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County approves fund request for BASS University Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

It appears two highly successful professional bass tournaments are still paying dividends for Orange County.

Officials with The BASS University have reached out to John Gothia and other local contacts about the possibility of holding a two-day class in Orange County in early 2016.

This program is highly popular and is held around the country each year.

“This is a great opportunity for Orange County,” Gothia said to commissioners. “It shows what we’ve done over the past four years with our success with the Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments we’ve held.”

Gothia’s purpose in speaking with Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday was to gain approval for a $10,000 request in hotel occupancy tax funds,

which will be utilized to promote the event and attract out-of-area participants to attend the two-day class and stay in loBurton cal hotels.

The BASS University is a program which allows anglers from the general public to have the opportunity to interact with some of the top professional anglers in bass fishing and learn techniques and valuable information. The program is a two-day class and is slated to be held Jan. 23-24, 2016, in Orange County.

Approximately five such classes are held from December through February each year, which is when most professional anglers are off from the tour trail and available to

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Filing for march Primary elections begins saturday Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

ORANGE—The 2016 election year looks to be a big one and it all begins with the March Primary elections.

Filings for the March Primary elections begins Saturday, Nov. 14 for candidates in Orange County who want to run for office. Interested candidates may file with the county chairperson of the Democratic Party and Republican Party.

The filing period ends on Monday, Dec. 14.

There are several county positions which candidates can file for this coming election year, including Orange County Sheriff, which is currently held

by Keith Merritt.

Two of the four positions for Orange County Commissioner are open for filing as well. The Precinct 1 position will surely draw interest as current Commissioner David Dubose announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election.

The Precinct 3 seat, which is held by John Banken, is also slated to be on the ballot.

All four Orange County Constable positions are also

open for filing. Current Constables are Chris Humble, Precinct 1; David Cagle, Precinct 2; Mark Philpott, Precinct 3; and Weldon Peveto, Precinct 4.

Other positions available for filing include Orange County Attorney, currently held by John Kimbrough; Orange County Tax Assessor/Collector, held by Lynda Gunstream; and Orange County Clerk. The clerk position was previously held by Karen Jo Vance and is currently open. This is for a two-year term to fill the vacancy.

Also including in the filing period is the Orange County Second Court at Law seat, currently held by Judge Troy Johnson, as well as seats in the Orange County 128th District Court and 163rd District Court, held by Judge Courtney Arkeen and Judge Dennis Powell, respectively.

Interested candidates may call Deborah Mitchell, Orange County Democratic Chairperson, at 409-779-1744, or Orange County Republican Chairperson Sheila Faske at 409-769-5051 for more information.

Week of Wednesday, November 11, 2015

The County Record Salutes Our Orange County Veterans

Army sword of honor

Family passes down sword through three generations David Ball

For The Record

Duty. Honor. Country.

These are three words many use to describe the military. There is another thing that comes in threes- three generations of the Nicholas family of Orange serving the nation.

One visible momento of that service is a U.S. Army service sword passed down through the generations.

Three dates are inscribed on the sword for three generations who have served the nation.

The first was great-uncle, James Morris Nicholas, who graduated Texas A&M University in 1937. The elder Nicholas served in Patton’s army during World War II. The second generation was Scott. The third will be Bill Nicholas’- Scott’s fathergrandson, Tyler Joe Stevens who graduates from A&M in December 2015.

Three graduation dates will be on the sword.

The family must bleed maroon and they have a long and distinguished legacy of military service.

Bill’s daughter, Laura Nicholas, for instance, is also working on a doctorate degree from A&M. She works in Informational Technology and

she transformed the system for Pearland ISD. Bill was a Coast Guardsman. He later worked as a risk management engineer at plants before retiring 18

months ago. He now does consulting work.

Eighteen years ago the Nicholas brothers started their careers earning academic and military honors.

Lt. Col Scott Nicholas, has his name inscribed on a U.S. Army service sword after he graduated from Texas A&M in 1997. His great-uncle, James Morris Nicholas, was the first to have his name inscribed after graduating in 1937. The third generation will be Tyler Joe Stevens who graduates from A&M in December 2015.

Scott was a senior at Texas A&M University, majoring in history and government.

Chris finished an associate’s degree in design and drafting at Lamar Institute of Technology. Both received high honors from their schools.

Scott was the executive officer of the Corps at A&M and on an ROTC scholarship he earned after his second year.

He was also named to the commandant’s honor roll for the second time in college.

Scott was the former commanding officer of the Parson Mounted Cavalry. He carried the sword of his great-uncle during the review.

After graduation, Scott signed a six-year enlistment with the U.S. Army and he was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Later, he became an Apache helicopter pilot. He first served with the Special Forces group, the Army Rangers.

In 1996, Scott led the Parsons Cavalry onto the field for review and marched past then Gov. George W. Bush and 6,000 spectators. His parents, Bill and Madeline Nicholas, were among those spectators.

Bill and Madeline said the nicest thing was hearing the announced say that Scott was

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Service League of Orange announces Toy Coffee Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

ORANGE — The holiday season is right around the corner, and one organization is preparing to help those in need just in time for Christmas.

The Service League of Orange has announced plans for its annual 59th Annual Toy Coffee event, which will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,

Thursday, Dec. 3. As always, guests who attend the event are asked to keep with tradition and bring a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation.

Traditionally, the event has been held in a beautifully decorated house in the Orange-area, but this year the Service League has something different on tap as the Toy Coffee will be held at First Presbyterian Church, located at 902 W.

Green Ave. in Orange.

“We are trying something different this year, and we are really excited about the location,” said Lisa Fournet, Toy Coffee Chairperson. “We weren’t sure about a house and were looking through our resources, when the church was volunteered for us to use.”

According to Fournet, cochairperson Barbara Meyer spoke with Jennifer Umben-

haur, wife of Pastor Mike Umbenhaur, about the Service League making plans for the Toy Coffee when Umbenhaur stated the church might be a possibility.

The Service League met with the church officials and filled out a form to request usage of the church for its annual event.

The Board of Directors of First Presbyterian Church approved the request at its next meeting.

“We wanted to keep the Toy Coffee in the historical district of Orange this year, and when the church was offered, we knew it was just meant to be,” Fournet added. “The church is so beautiful and has so much history.”

The church was established in 1878, according to information provided by First Presbyterian Church. Construction of the Lutcher Memorial Building

at First Presbyterian Church was completed in 1912 and features classic Greek Revival architecture. It is also credited with being the first air-conditioned public building constructed west of the Mississippi River.

The church is also known for its beautiful opalescent stained glass windows, such as “The

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Boogie Woogie Train Gala set for Thursday Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

ORANGE — A night of fun and music benefiting a local non-profit group is running right on track.

The Boogie Woogie Train Gala will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, which is located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. Tickets for the gala, which benefits Friends of the Orange Depot, are $30 and only a few remain. Tickets can be purchased at Lookin’ Good Salon at 3711 n. 16th St. in Orange.

Proceeds from the Boogie Woogie Train Gala will toward the renovation of the Southern Pacific Depot on Green Avenue in Orange. The Friends of the Orange Depot is continuing its fundraising efforts to transform the depot in a museum and the gala is the latest event as the organization works towards its overall goal of $650,000.

According to Susan Quigley, chairperson of the Boogie

Musician Ezra Charles, a native of Beaumont and current resident of Houston, will be the featured entertainer at the Boogie Woogie Gala on Thursday night at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. The gala is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Orange Depot, a local non-profit group which plans to convert the historic Orange Train Depot into a museum.

Toy Coffee hosted in Orange ple,” among others.

The church is home to a beautiful sounding 38-rank Casavant Organ, which is a three manual instrument with 2,435 pipes. It was installed in the spring of 1953 and the first recital was held on May 3, 1953.

Everywhere you look at First Presbyterian Church, art is a

large focus of its construction and will be available for viewing during tours at the Toy Coffee.

“We will have docents providing tours of the church,” Fournet explained. “Everyone is really excited and this church has a lot of history that many people may not know.

We’re excited to bring the Toy

from Orange, Texas. Bill also has roots in Port Arthur.

Scott made the dean’s list at A&M every other semester.

Scott’s brother-in-law was a captain in the Army and he flew helicopters in Vietnam.

His brother-in-law drove to the PX in Fort Polk, La., purchased a captain’s uniform, and then drove back to Texas to swear-in Scott for military service.

Bill’s father once met General Patton at Fort Polk. He was a dive bomb pilot who was stationed in Malaysia. He was to be part of the force to invade Japan near the end of the war.

Bill’s father was also with the third group of airmen to

return from the Bermuda Triangle after the first two groups disappeared.

Scott was recently promoted to lieutenant colonel, making him the highest ranking member of the family over Morris who was a major. He is also commander of the 1-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion at Ellington Field in Houston.

Bill said two generals, who are Scott’s bosses, have nothing but accolades to say about him.

Bill said Scott pulls people up with him and he believes he’s as only as good as his support personnel is.

Chris received his degree in the late 1990s. He already

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serve as instructors in the program. Two events are already scheduled for 2016, with one in Tulsa, Okla. in mid-January, and another in Columbus, Ohio in mid-February, according to thebassuniversity.com.

“There is always good attendance at the events. These classes average about 250 people each weekend,” Gothia added. “The one they held in Tennesee earlier this year had a large turnout, and two-thirds of those who attended were out-of-town guests.”

Barry Burton, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 2, believes Orange County’s reputation as a fishing destination has come full-circle.

“This is a direct result of the success we have had with the Bassmaster tours,” he said.

Jody Crump, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 4, concurred.

“I like the concept that they (The BASS University) are thinking of us and are coming to us now to hold such an event,” Crump added.

Commissioners approved the request for hotel occupancy tax funds with a 4-0 vote.

Commissioner David Dubose of Precinct 1 was not in attendance on Tuesday.

Commissioners also approved action authorizing Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton to sign an agreement between the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce and HeadTurner3, LLC, also known as HT3 Outdoors, to allow HT3 Outdoors to promote and conduct the 2016 Yellowfin Elite Series Classic Redfish Tournament in Orange County next year. The event will be held April 8 - April 10, 2016, at the City of Orange Boat Ramp.

In other news, fireworks retailers will now be eligible to sell their products besides the Fourth of July holiday and New Years Day. A new law has allowed counties in Texas the option of permitting fireworks retailers to sell their products, in addition to the usual two usual times each year.

Commissioners approved the item by a 4-0 vote. Fireworks permit holders may only sale their products in unincorporated areas of Orange County.

Charles, who is known for his lively performances, is a native of Beaumont, Texas, and has performed in and around the Houston-area for many years.

According to a press release, Charles has retired from touring. However, music runs deep into his soul and he has created a new presentation known as “The Story of Boogie Woogie” which features numerous classic piano pieces which define boogie woogie. Charles also explains in how it was created and spread around the world, which makes for a memorable experience.

Charles premiered “The Story of Boogie Woogie” in March 2015 at Ovations Theater in Houston. The event sold out quickly and each subsequent performance in many other venues across the region has been to standing room audiences.

Along with Charles’ performance, guests will enjoy a variety of beverages and appetizers from Old Orange Cafe. The “co-chief conductors” of the

mately 2,300 guests have attended the annual Toy Coffee event and donated more than 2,800 toys and almost $24,000, according to information from the Service League.

The Service League of Orange hopes to surpass those figures at this year’s Toy Coffee.

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served in the Navy and served on the flight crew of the USS Constellation (CV-64) for four years before returning to college.

Chris spent the majority of his service time in the Persian Gulf before making his way back to San Diego, Calif.

When the Constellation reached Hawaii en route, the fathers of the crewmen were flown in and allowed to accompany their sons to San Diego for the last leg of the journey on May 4-10, 1995.

Bill said it was a really nice thing the Navy did allowing the fathers to travel with their sons.

Chris remained in the re-

event will be Colburn and Angie Hill McClelland, while the “chief auctioneer” will be Ron Cowling.

Guests will also be able to take part in a live auction featuring many beautiful and interesting items, such as Ludlow Diamond Filigree Earrings, a football autographed by Orange-native and Super Bowl champion Earl Thomas III, a fresh-flower arrangement for six months from J.Scott Hasty, a duck hunting trip for two, a wine tasting for 20, a framed original painting of the depot by local artist C. Delle Bates, four tickets to DisneyWorld in Orlando, Fla., which includes accommodations, and much more.

“We have had so much support from the community and our sponsors,” said Rose Simar of the Friends of the Orange Depot. “Not only will we have a live auction, but there will be a silent auction and we will even have door prizes at the gala. It’s looking like it will be a great night.”

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Coffee back to the community of Orange and to do our best to support those who are less fortunate for Christmas.”

In 2014, the event was held at two houses simultaneously in the Orangefield area. A total of 352 guests attended the Toy Coffee and donated more than 500 toys and nearly $3,600 in cash. Since 2009, approxi-

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Woogie Gala, a total of $450,000 is needed to begin converting the train depot into a museum.

“We can’t start construction until we have $450,000 in funds, but we should have that amount after the gala,” Quigley said. “We hope to begin construction in January, and, if all goes as planned, open the museum by summer.”

Approximately 35 tickets remain available for purchase for Thursday’s gala. Quigley said tickets must be presented at the door to gain entrance. Dress for the gala is “Sunday Best” and not formal.

“It looks like we are doing really good on working toward our goal,” she added. “We are very confident this will be a great event and everything will turn out wonderfully.”

The event promises to be a night to remember. The featured entertainer is the talented Ezra Charles, who will perform his one-man show of “boogie woogie” piano classics for the dancing pleasure of those in attendance.

serves while attending college.

He made the President’s list for achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. Less than five percent of Lamar students reach that level.

Bill said Chris loved the Navy and working in flight launch.

Bill said Scott and Chris had an influential teacher in elementary school named Larry Buchman. He was later principal of Bridge City Intermediate School.

Bill said it’s an honor to protect the nation and it’s frustrating to him when others put themselves before their nation.

This year is flying by and Thanksgiving will be here in a few weeks. Simply Sweet Treats is having a promotion for the month of November. Anyome who comes in and purchases a slice of pie or cake will be entered into a drawing to receive a FREE Pumpkin Pie for the holidays. The Winner will be announced Tuesday, November 24.

You may pick up your pie Wednesday, November 25th, between 9 am and noon, at which time we will be closing for the Holiday.

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Orange County LSET group selects veterans

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Leadership Southeat Texas members honor veterans Staff Report For The Record

Leadership Southeast Texas has announced the 53 members of the 2016 class and there are six local community leaders on the Orange County Team number 1. This group has been tasked with selecting a community service project in their area and has chosen support of the Veterans Advocacates of America in Vidor as their project.

The Veterans Advocates for America (VAA) operates out of The First United Pentecostal Church in Vidor with the pastor, Brother Bruce Lockett acting as the director. The VAA is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization that assists veterans in appeals and filings for their VA benefits as well as interceding with the VA on medical issues. The VAA gets approximately 50 new cases per month and at any one time can have as many as 2,000 active

cases. These are free services that the VAA provides are free.

The LSET projects primary objective is to help the VAA complete a 650 square foot office expansion that is now under construction. This office space will provide room for additional volunteers, expanded services to veterans and offer a more welcoming environment to their clients. Currently the slab is in place and the rough frame in is done. The project goal is to help get the building dried in with electrical service

by December. The secondary goal is to help finish the interior of the addition by adding drywall, HVAC, paint and furnishing the office with desks, chairs, filling cabinets and miscellaneous office equipment.

There are many success stories that come out of the VAA. Some of Brother Lockett’s most gratifying cases are when he has been able to get Vets an increase in their monthly bene-

fits and in many cases receive lump sum payments of back benefits. He describes the overwhelming response from a Vet and his wife who live on $1200 per month when they get an increase in their benefits to $4100 per month as life changing.

The VAA also provides meals, wheelchairs, crutches, clothing and any other donated supplies to the Veterans free of charge. All workers are volunteers and all their office equipment has been donated with the exception of their copier.

The LSET Orange County Team #1 consists of: Barry Burton - Orange County Commissioner, Pct. 2, Kristen Coyle Comptroller for Gerdau, Lydia Gonzales – Bridge City Jr. High Principal, Beverly Satir – Owner of It’s All About The Mouse Travel Agency, Janet Schepcoff – Plant Manager DuPont SRW, and Jerry Vandervoort – Project Executive, SpawGlas Construction.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has named Kirk Roccaforte as the Grand Parade Marshal for this year’s Seventh Annual Christmas Light Parade. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s November networking coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Mayor Roccaforte was presented an acrylic award by Chamber board member and parade chairman Lucy Fields to commemorate the occasion. Photo Above: Kirk Roccaforte is pictured with his wife, Shirley and Bridge City Chamber of Commerce board member and parade chairman, Lucy Fields.

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From The Creaux’s Nest SALUTE TO VETERANS PAST AND PRESENT Today, Wednesday, November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. Orange County has many former vets and some who are now on active duty. It saddens me however that so many of our WWII heroes have passed away in the last couple of years. Its been 70 years since that war ended so the minimum age today of a WWII Veteran is 90 years old and most are older. I’m proud to have known so many of those fine men who went off to war as youngsters, most only teenagers, leaving home for the first time. Some volunteered but most had no choice, they were drafted.

Many never came home. This country has paid a big price with the loss of so many young lives who went to battle to protect our freedom in all of the wars. I’ve lived long enough to have known men who fought in World War I. I recall when those great soldiers started leaving us until the last one was gone. Today we again face the time when those from the Greatest Generation of WWII soldiers will also have served their time here with us. War and the sacrifice made by our military throughout the generations is taken way too lightly by our younger generations. On this day, we should all take a moment and give thanks for the United States Veteran. Personally, I’m thankful for my WWII friends through the years and pray for those who are still with us. My friends know who they are and how much I care for them. *****I’ve gotta move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

WELCOME ABOARD TOMMY MANN The Record is proud to announce that longtime reporter Tommy Mann has joined our two publications as a freelance reporter. Tommy is well known, liked and respected in our circulation area. He knows the entities very well the cities, school boards, port, county, as well as most service organizations. He also is very good at writing feature stories. If you know of any feature story let him know. We look forward to a long relationship with this talented young man.

CONDOLENCES With deepest regret we were sorry to learn of the death of Florence Sonnier, 73, who died Nov. 5. “Ponke” was from the Julious and Inez Carpenter family, well known Orange pioneers. She had been married to our friend C.J. Sonnier for 45 years. “Ponke” and C.J. owned the Border Street News Stand when I first met them in 1970’s, in fact, they owned it when Elvis died. Both good, salt-of-the-earth people. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. I’m proud to have known this wonderful lady. Please see obituary.*****Long time Bridge City resident Jane Perry, age 89, died last week, Nov. 3, in Cleveland, Tennessee. She had been living with her son since the death of her husband Tom. The couple were very active members of the Bridge City community, both longtime members of First Baptist Church and served on many committees. They did a lot of Chamber work and Tom had served as city councilman and was a school board member. Bridge City has had few citizens who contributed more of their time. Jane was a wonderful lady who always had a smile and a kind word. She was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi and always showed her southern personality. Bridge City is better off today because of Jane and Tom’s contributions. They are together again. Please see obituary.*****Our sympathy also goes out to the family of Mozelle Fancois, 95, of Bridge City, who passed away Nov. 3. I first met this nice lady in the mid 1950’s when she and her husband J.R. “Blackie” Francois were very active in the community. “Blackie”was a pioneer and former chief in the volunteer fire department. If my memory serves me right, I believe he was Bob Montagne’s brother-in-law. Ms. Mozelle was very active in the Lions Club, St. Paul United Methodist and other projects over the years. Funeral service for Mozelle Francois was held Friday, November 6. The Francois family and many others helped build the Bridge City community. We are fast losing too many of these early pioneers. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 Eight weeks since Hurricane Rita local congregations still stuck with various degrees of devastation, some churches are without steeples. Rita brought almost everyone some endings and some new beginnings.*****Chamber president and CEO Betty Harmon retires after 19 years. Vicki Scott takes over as new president.*****Heritage House complex was seriously damaged. Civil War guns were looted after the windows were blown out at Border Street museum. Police recovered the rare guns and they are now in the police evidence locker.*****Gary Stelly and Richard Corder to be marshals of the 31st. annual Bridge City holiday parade to be held Saturday, Nov. 19.*****Aaron Brannen, Bridge City distance runner, wins state crosscountry championship. He beat last years champ, Ernesto Perales, of Pharr Valley, who ran out of gas. Branner kept going and ended up 50 meters ahead of the second place runner. The Bridge City team finished in second place over all. The Cards were the 3-A defending champions.

Coach is Rick Miller. Team members are Brannen, Randy Becker, Garrett English, Brad Heath, Ryan Kelly, Scott Stephenson and Kevin Young.*****Bridge City pitcher Kevin Angelle signs a full ride scholarship with Texas A&M. More than 15 top name colleges and universities offered scholarships for Kevin’s abilities. Kevin credited his dad Lee, his late uncle Bobby Kendrick, who was killed in an auto accident while escaping Hurricane Rita, for helping to develop his skill. He also thanked his uncle Clint Landry, David Sparks and coach Billy Bryant. (Editor’s note: I don’t recall the details but I know Kevin rejected the A&M offer and attended school elsewhere. His friend

Clayton Ehlert, of Little Cypress-Mauriceville, did sign with A&M. I don’t know if he stayed.)******Commissioner John Dubose has announced that he has arranged with the Texas Environmental Quality Board for disposal of household hazardous materials. A pick up station for paint, pesticides, etc., will be at 2502 Roundbunch.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: November 2005: Clora Beatrice Gautier, 79, of Orange, died Nov. 6.“Bea” was born in 1926 in Comanche, Texas. She was proceeded in death by her husband Rene.*****Kenneth “Red“ Wagner, 84, of Orange, died Nov. 7. He was a WWII veteran, a retired painter. He raised chickens and birds. He was preceded in death by wife Ruth.*****Janie Barrett, 60, of Orange, died Nov. 7. A native of Joplin, Missouri, she had lived in Orange most of her life.*****Adice Byrd, 96, of Orange, died Nov. 8. She was the mother of Darby Byrd, Orange banker..*****Allen Bendy, 72, of Bridge City, died Nov. 10.

Service was held Sunday, Nov. 13. Butch Thurman and Roy Dunn officiated. He was a United States Army veteran. He is survived by daughter Tina, sisters Florine, Frances and Jerry, brothers Johnny and Roy, and grandchildren Allena and Destin.*****Lydia “Liz” Hogden,56, of Orange, died Nov. 11. Liz was a personal care giver and for the past nine years she cared and worked for Charmaine Runnels. She is survived by brothers Randall Morris, Nelson Morris, sisters Molly Smith and Patty James.*****Clara Laughlin, 90, of Orangefield, died Nov. 11. She worked in the school cafeteria for 23 years. She was preceded in death by husband Joe and son Gene Laughlin.*****Ronald W. Dement, 62, of Mauriceville, passed away Nov. 12. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was a construction operator and supervisor.*****Vera Browning Stephens, 87, died Nov. 12. A native of Munday, Texas, she and husband Cecil moved to Orange in 1942. They owned and operated Lerner’s Department store for 45 years.*****M. Lynette Bogoyas, 76, of Orange, died Nov. 13. She was a graduate of Orange High School. She was employed at Southwestern Bell Telephone in Orange for 29 years. She is survived by husband Andy, son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Julie Bogoyas.

40 Years Ago-1975 Andre Robertson, quarterbacked West Orange to a 42-6 win over Little Cypress-Mauriceville. Starting for W.O. Chiefs were; Earl Thomas, Lorrance Willis, Chris Ulery and Don Sargent. LC-M battlers Rick Smith, Oscar Coburn and Kevin Harmon fought the good fight and were given high marks.*****The Bridge City Cardinals lose 21-20 in a hard fought game against Silsbee. Quarterback Richard Slaydon rushed for 132 yards, putting him over the 1000 yard mark. Gary Gauthier added spark to the Big Red offense. The Tigers are stateranked and go on to the playoffs.*****Orangefield Bobcats, coached by Ed Peveto, played a hard fought game only to be blanked 28-0 by HullDaisetts. The Bobcats, loaded with talent, just couldn’t put it together on this night. Getting high marks from coach Peveto were: Dudley Kraus, Billy Strong, Ronnie Huckaby, Mike Wiley, Ricky Fontenot, Ron Hutchinson, Jesse Edgerton and Greg Peveto.*****A large bunch of Orangeites attended the West Texas-McNeese football game. Former LC-M coach Jim Crossland is defensive coordinator at WTS. Orange County boys on the WTS team were: Larry Spears, who brought out dad and mom, the Johnny Spears and friends; a dozen others were spotted at the game. Former LC-M coach Gary Clark, Stark coach Don Dean, who was Crossland’s quarterback at LC-M,. Jim’s wife Diane flew in for the game and to visit local friends.*****First Savings Association of Orange holds grand opening at new building on 16th Street in Orange.*****Doyle Wayne Morse and Sherry will celebrate their third anniversary on Nov. 21.*****Uncle Jim McKay took Dennis Hall treasure hunting in the Sabine River bottom. Results; six fire grates from old steam engines, two larger fire grates, bullets and a bag of historical stuff.*****Congressman Charlie Wilson’s $25 a plate dinner, hosted by Houston Baker, draws a large crowd, including the main speaker, John Henry Faulk, television and radio personality.

Also speaking were State Comptroller Bob Bullock and Justice Martin Dies.

65 Years Ago-1950 Members of the Orange Police Department get new uniforms. Members of the department are Chief Raymond Sanders, Asst. Chief Hanry Stanfield, Captains Alton Williams, Frank Swanzy, O.A. “Slim” Folsom, T. Tinsley and Morris Collier , Officers are W.O. Morris, P. Barras, Raymond Harper Joe Lippeatte, B. Tinsley, C. Lindsey, C. Akin, Bob Henderson, Joe Peveto, E. Cooper, E. Sparks and A. Barron.*****Members of the Colburn School third grade ‘Western Orchestra” under the direction of Gladys Hall were William Attebury, Sidney Mercer, Charles Robinson, Buddy Faries, Arlon Barnett, Wayne Coleman, Anthony Jeanise, Brenda Greer, Patricia Ellis, Melba Meyers, Ann Parish, Darlene Harrell, Dale Kelly, Jo Ann Toucheck, Barry Murphy, Elizabeth Gulley, Arlene Palmer and Carol Jo Sheffield.*****Mrs. Sam Hattman played the lead in the Town Theater production of “George Washington Slept Here.”

A FEW HAPPENINGS Last year, our friend Earl Duhon, the top brass at Dupuis Tire and Service, was handed what could amount to a death sentence-- colon cancer. He fought the good fight, beat the cancer and last week had his last operation. The doctors put his plumbing back together.. Last Friday they checked the blow-out valve, the whistle blew and they turned him loose and declared him cured. Thank God.*****John Lennon’s acoustic guitar, a Gibson J 160E that the Beatle used to write hit songs, sold for $2.4 million. John McCaw had bought it in the 1960’s for $275. The drum head the Beatles used on the Ed Sullivan show sold for $2.1 million.*****The United States economy added 271,000 jobs last month. Unemployment dropped to 5 percent.

The Obama Administration has added 13 million jobs, 8 million were lost under theBush/Cheney era. The best news is the Bush $4 a gallon gasoline was down to $1.85 this morning. It was terrible just getting five gallons for a $20 bill.*****Right now is the time to call Pete at Coastal Landscaping, 738-2070 to get your fall trimming, pruning and especially re-mulching. He just did nine. It looks great and ready for winter.*****We had predicted that with Paul Ryan picked as Speaker of the House, that our former congressman Kevin Brady, from the Woodlands, would be the new chairman of the Way and Means committee. Brady had been passed up before when the post went to Ryan. Brady became the seventh chairman from the Texas delegation. Brady’s post is the most powerful and the oldest panel in congress.*****It seems to be the year of Taylor Swift, however, it was Katy Perry, who came out on top of the Forbes’ list of the “World’s Highest Paid Women.” Perry, 31, raked in $135 million from June, 2014 to June, 2015, putting her $55 million ahead of Taylor Swift, 25, who came in second with $80 million. In both cases it almost sounds vulgar.*****Now here’s a guy who’s been busy. Eddie Murphy, 54, is going to be a father for the ninth time. Paige Butcher, 36, and Murphy are expecting her first child.*****Last week, the “Top Ten County Songs of the Week,” had only one female artist, Carrie Underwood, who came in at #5, with “Smoke Break.”*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day during the next few days. On Nov. 11, it’s Veterans Day in the USA, those celebrating are the “Iceman” Greg LeBlanc, Michael Fisette, Cynthia Dupuis, Janelle Cochran and Pattie Hank’s pretty daughter Bree Hanks. They join celebrity actors Leonardo DiCaprio, 41, Demi Moore, 53 and golfer Fuzzy Zoeller.*****Nov. 12 finds Karen’s middle son, Sean Cade Gros,

U.S. Coast Guardsman, stationed in New York, celebrating. Also having a big day are Jeannie Blacksher, Bridge City Elementary teacher Pat Stanton, Liz Briggs, Tina Duncan and Sharon Sims. They are joined

by Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci, 54, singer Neil Young, 70 and baseball player Sammy Sosa, 47.*****On Nov. 13, Michele Fontenot, Karen Schrieber, Sidney LeBlanc, Daniel Chesson, Darla Murphy and Katie Hoffpauir all celebrated. Also this is the 40th wedding anniversary of Debbie and David Fusilier. We were there. Deb worked for the newspaper 37 years. They are grandparents now. They are joined

by The View’s Whoopi Goldberg, 60, and TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, 48.*****On Nov. 14, a wonderful lady, widow of Chief Jerry Wimberly, former bank executive Ruby Wimberly celebrates.

Also celebrating are former Bridge City council person Pat Kibbe Gifford, Susie Riedel, Lauren Peet, Mary Dixon, Dana Perkins and Casey Smith. Celebrities celebrating on this day, actors Maggie Gyllenhaal, 38, Marg Helgenberger, 57 and Lisa Bonet, 48.*****On Nov. 15, a good guy, Julian Oceguera celebrates. Also Glenda Dixon, Nikki Courtney, Julie Smith, Travis Sheppard, Chris Ford, Cynthia Graham and Jaycelyn Sonnier, Harry and Margie Stephens grandchild, Stephanie’s daughter turns 11 years old on this day. Just the other day she was crawling on the floor at Harry’s Appliance. Soon she’ll be a teenager. They join director Martin Scorsese, 73, actor Danny DeVito and Saturday Nigh Live producer Lorne Michaels, 71.*****This Saturday, Nov. 14, sign up begins for the March 2016 Primary Elections. Locally, we might see some surprises. I’m expecting a couple. Sheriff Keith Merritt is an on hands administrator who runs a good department, lately however he has been disappointed with the big cuts in his budget and the overall treatment of the Sheriff’s Department by the court and accounting department. It’s awfully frustrating but instead of throwing up his hands, I look for Sheriff Merritt to find the department needs his experience and leadership. There were rumors he would not fight it anymore but I believe he will announce for reelection but for the first time under the Republican banner. Recent Orange County history has proven that the best route to take even though I believe next November a Democrat can get elected in Pct. 1. Some people have suggested what Commissioners Court needs is a woman. They cite how Marcel Adams and Sue Bearden kept the back room deals by the good ole’ boys from going unpublished. I’ll have plenty more to say in the coming weeks.*****The long awaited movie, “My All American” the story of Freddie Steinmark and the 1969 Texas Longhorns, opens this weekend at most theaters. It tells about Freddie’s struggles with cancer in his left leg and how it took his life. Bridge City’s Steve Worster was an All American on that team.

President Richard Nixon attended the game and saw Texas come from behind to win 15-14 over Arkansas. It’s not your typical football movie.

It’s more of a story about life and a Colorado boy and his girl friend facing an illness that would lead to his death. Most of us who followed Steve and his Texas Longhorns remember almost every incident during those times 46 years ago.*****We were sorry to hear that our friend Marv Howland isn’t doing very well. He is in the Lake Arthur Convalescent Center. Our prayers are with this great soldier and his wife Arlene.*****The Republican candidates for president debated Tuesday night. I don’t imagine we learned much we didn’t know.*****Just think about all the money Trump will make if his son and daughter run the business in receivership worldwide. Cheney’s earnings would be peanuts. The rumor is “The Donald” is coming to Ford Park. He’ll draw a large crowd of onlookers, not necessarily voters. Other candidates will come later.*****Saturday is the Democratic debate. Not much to learn there either.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and Luigi’s next. Everyone welcome.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Greg LeBlanc, Michael Fisette, Cynthia Dupuis, Michelle Brown, Ryan Pickering, Allison Ball, Bree Hanks, Edee Risher, Gerald DeLeon, Jeanelle Cochran, Jeanne Blacksher, Tina Duncan, Kathy Reeves, Larry Gunter, Liz Briggs, Matthew Ethredge, Norma Rampmaier, Phillip Kimbrow, Sharon Sims, Shelby Newton, Cyndi Longlois, Steve Fisher, Carol Ware, Charmaine Faircloth, Clara Edwards, Crystal Jones, Danielle Graffagnino, Karla Holden, Kimberly Ray, Mary Cassidy, Michele Fontenot, Karen Schrieber, Carol Lopez, Sidney LeBlanc, Tim Johnson, Cecilia Broussard, Daniel Chesson, Darla Murphy, Donald Miller, Cody Edgerton, Paul Smith, Katie Hoffpauir, Ruby Wimberley, Kristina Schisler, Lauren Fruge, Ella Jo Gosset, Lauren Peet, Traci Birmingham, Mary Dixon, Pat Gifford, Susie Riedel, Vicci Milligan, Anna Cappandona, Casey Smith, Dana Perkins, Fred Fuselier, Hattie Arnold, Judie Wilson, Julian Oceguera, Cynthia Graham, Julie Smith, Glenda Dixon, Stuart Bertles, Kelli Peery, Lindsey Franklin, Nikki Courtney, Shane Preston, Travis Sheppard, Wade Barron, Wally Sieck, Carol Izer, Chris Ford, Cora Betzen, Elton Myers, Madison Miller, Marie Richard, Clarissa Cortez, Amaris Brown, Allene Manuel, Servet Satir, Mary Loyd, Pete Gresham, Rebecca Collins, Thad Angelle, Bryson McFarland, Chris Byers, RaeAnna Todora, Dwayne Duncan, Dyanna Sandlin, Martha Foley, Laurie Kosh, Nancy Aycock, Patsy Brister, Reba Eddins, Barbara Briggs, Barbara Musser, Chuck Kirby, Katy Taylor and Kenneth Haas.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe and Agnes Broudreaux were on dere way to Galveston from Morgan City when dey stop at Kee Kee Dupuis’ service station in Bridge City for gas.

Dey axed if dere was a seafood restaurant wit good food at a good price.

David, da attendant, give dem directions to Peggy and Richard Albair’s Cow Bayou restaurant and boat dock.

Nailed on da front of da restaurant is a sign dat reads, “Boat Launch for $3.”

Joe said, “Look Agnes, we can boat eat here for tree dollars us.”

C’EST TOUT As it turns out all the county workshops that were held were a waste of time. The elected officials and department heads put in a lot of work pruning their budgets to what they absolutely needed. They apparently were totally ignored. The haste to have the county report a balanced budget led to cuts at random. I had never heard of the county’s chief financial officer, the judge, not being responsible for putting together the budget. I spoke with three former county judges who said they had never heard of the auditor being responsible for the budget. That’s an unelected position. Also the Commissioners were kept in the dark about what cuts were made without their impute. Commissioners John Banken and David Dubose expressed their resentment. Banken was upset and has a right to be. He was led to believe the cuts, like $200,000 cut in the last hour from the sheriff’s budget, would be reinstated after the budget was approved. Line items were unlawfully cut etc. Banken is working hard to be a good commissioner. He’s embarrassed about the way the budget was handled. For example, the sheriff’s office, which badly needs new cars, was not allowed one. I’ve never seen the morale among elected officials, department heads and employees so low. A true “balanced budget” is one thing but stripping services strictly for bragging rights is no way to run the government. There’s a lot more to this picture than the public realizes.*****Thanks for your time. I’ve gotta go. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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Archaeological dig uncovers mammoth find e Texas Archaeology Association, based in East Texas, recently made a mammoth find in the region. Casey Roby and family came across the bones of a wooly mammoth in East Texas while on a weekend outing on privately owned land. Roby was initially unsure of the origin of the bones, so contacted Bruce Lockett, director TASA, for information. Roby and Lockett had worried on historical projects together in the past. TASA volunteers began researching skeletal records of prehistoric animals known to have roamed the area and determined the remains to be bones of a mammoth. e remains have been dubbed the TASA Mammoth for purposes of documentation and recognition.

Texas is rich in prehistoric remains, so this site, though exciting is not extremely rare. Early man hunted these animals for meat, fur, bone and tusks.

Some bones have washed up along the shoreline at McFaddin Wildlife Preserve and others have been found throughout the state. e largest concentration of such bones were found at a Waco site where remains of approximately 22 mammoths have been found.

A shoulder bone, leg bone and knee cap, alone with other portions of the leg and shoulder were among segments found at this site, which extends across a broad area. Initial examination showed the bones to be in good shape. A fossilized hood of an unknown animal also was located near the site, which is being kept secret in order to preserve it for complete exploration and excavation. preliminary investigation showed that the bones might have been broken to trench the interior marrow, which served as food for early man. In some cases bone was crushed, apparently to make weapons or other items. Knife marks on the bone indicate that the meat was cut from the bones and also make it unlikely that an animals might have carried off portions of the bones, though the mammoth might have been sectioned and distributed to other members of a tribal group. e size of the leg and shoul-

der bone would have placed the mammoth’s belly at about six feet high, with another six to eight feet of body mass above that. e weight of the prehistoric beast, which roamed the earth some 10-12 thousand years ago, would be estimated at eight to 10 tons.

TASA documented and verified the find with measurements, photographs, comparison photos of bones at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and other information. The bones found were an absolute match, though follow-up contact with the museum is planned. University verification of the age of the bones also will be part of the study. Lockett has set up teams within TASA, which has worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission and Division of Archaeology in Louisiana in the past, to continue studying the find. Packets will be forwarded to those two state groups seeking guidance in that research.

Searching for additional dines at the site will continue with Roby serving as the lead project manager. Pat Young, Clifford Caruthers, Jim Gill and Barney Anders will lead portions of the project involving searches to examine vegetation, land conditions, conditions of the bones another remains in the area that may be found or night already have been found. John Lockett will be directing the research and development areas of the project gathering information and documenting the finds. Bruce Lockett says there is a high concentration of vegetation in the area, so he expects the discovery and research to be a slow process. ose interested in helping with research, documentation, or the site project may contact TASA to volunteer by calling 409-951-9368, 409-7698955 or writing to TASA at PO Box 905, Vidor, Tx. 77662.

“We have only found a few pieces of the puzzle,” Bruce Lockett said. “is is the tip of the iceberg for research.”

Examining the skeletal remains of the woolly mammoth found Southeast Texas are Barney Anders, Bruce Lockett, and Casey Roby,who discovered the bones.

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Deaths and Memorials

Willie Ward Orange Willie Bell “ Billie “ Ward, 84, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

Born Nov. 23, 1930 in Silsbee, to S a m Fairchild Humble and Gertrude Leona (Bell) Humble, she lived in the Orange area since 1976 and had previously lived in Silsbee.

She worked as an aide in the home health care industry and she was a member of the East Congregation of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Orange. Billie was a faithful student of the Bible, she enjoyed growing flowers and watching hummingbirds. Billie will be remembered by her family as a determined lady, who always placed others above herself. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Billie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Manuel “Buck” Ward; sisters, Frances Jenkins, Bobbie Jenkins and Jackie Gilchrist and brothers, Sam Humble and Leon Humble. ose who will most cherish her memory are her daughter, Linda Fouts of Beaumont; sons, James H. “Jimmy” Ward and wife, Sally and Kenneth Ward and wife, Carolyn, all of Orange; sister, Joanna Scoggins and husband, John of Deer Park; six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Billie is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. �Services to honor Billie’s life will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Speaking for the services will be Elder Mark Perkins. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the Knupple Cemetery in Silsbee.

A gathering of Billie’s family and friends will be from 6:009:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Polly Decker Orange Polly Ann Decker, 74, longtime resident of Houston, and more recently of Orange, passed away Nov. 9, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, ursday, Nov. 12, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Roosevelt Payne. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:0012:00 pm, ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Atlanta, Texas, Dec. 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Alexander Woodrow Wilson Decker and Blon Dee (Jett) Decker. Polly was a member of First Baptist Church of Orange and was a member of the Bengal Guards. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James “Bubba” Decker.

She is survived by her sisters, Linda Stone and husband Jackie, whom she lived with and Jane Honeycutt; a special niece and nephew, Mona Malone and husband Dennis and Marty Belcher and wife Vickie; seven other nieces and nephews; lots of great nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund at 7637 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Orange, Tx 77632.

John Foster Jr. Orange John Foster, Jr., 84, of Orange, passed away Nov. 9, at his residence in Orange.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. John Warren.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest

Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Homer, La, Oct. 18, 1931, John Foster was the son of John Adolphus Foster Sr. and Iryne (West) Foster. In John’s younger days he enjoyed playing golf and earned a degree in Journalism.

He was a former member of Orange Jaycees and VFW. John Foster was preceded in death by his wife Jeannett Foster and his parents.

He is survived by his nephew, Troy Holbrook, of Orange; niece, Stacey Holbrook, of Hamburg, Ar; great-niece, Veronica Holbrook, of Arkansas and his greatnephews, Adrian Scott Moore and Ian Moore, both of Arkansas.

Betty Tiller Orange Betty Jean Ham Tiller, gracious, gifted and loving, died Nov. 5, from complications of Alzheimer’s at the age of 84.

Born in Cushing, Aug. 25, 1931, she was beloved by her parents Homer D. Ham and Jakie Edmons Ham and her one b r o t h e r, Clarence Dan (Josh) Ham. A f t e r graduating from Cushing High School, Betty continued her education at Jacksonville Baptist College in Jacksonville, Tx. and then received her Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, in 1952 and her Master’s degree in 1954.

She began her teaching career as a first grade teacher in 1952 at Shepherd. While teaching at Carthage, she met Harold Tiller and they married on May 31, 1955, and afterward lived in Orange, where she taught a total of 28 school years before retiring.

She was married to Harold for 58 years before his death in 2013.

She was a member of Texas State Teachers Association, Alpha Delta Kappa, and was presented a P.T.A. Life membership while teaching at Salk Elementary School. Her students recall her fondly, and barely a visit to the grocery store was complete before “Mrs. Tiller” was spotted and run to for a hug by former or current students. She impacted many children’s lives through her gifted teaching and was proud of each one, keeping a photo record in an album complete with their names.

She became a member of First Baptist Church of Orange in 1955 and had been an active member prior to the time of her illness, having served in many different capacities. She also used her leadership skills in bridge clubs and swim teams.

She herself was not athletic although a dedicated walker, but she remained an avid sport supporter, from the Dallas Cowboys to Astros, and of course, her son Kevin’s Little League Baseball team, swim team for all three of her children, dance and gymnastics for her youngest daughter Amy, and also cheering on grandchildren during baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming and gymnastics games and meets.

Betty spent many hours researching her family history. She became a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), having established the Benjamin W. Anderson line.

Benjamin W. Anderson and his son John W. Anderson and family came to Nacogdoches in 1834. Following this extensive research, she also became a member of Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT).

Betty and Harold built enduring friendships through neighborhood and community bridge clubs, enjoyed playing duplicate bridge and became Life Masters in 1993. ey also joined other friends as they traveled extensively throughout the United States and to more than 21 foreign countries. ey served as volunteers with Shangri La

Botanical Garden and Nature Center and the Nature Classroom program prior to Shangri La’s opening. Betty opened her home to host many bridal showers, parties and bible studies, utilizing her talents in cooking, baking and entertaining to bless others. She served year-afteryear at the Lions Club Carnival burger stand. And, she crafted the most beautiful and elaborate Christmas stockings and special quilts for every member of her family. e most important part of Betty’s life has been her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother.

Her son, Timothy Kevin Tiller, and his wife Connie, now live in Houston. Her daughter Carolyn Tiller Wilson, and her husband Byrne (Gil) Wilson, also live in Houston and have three children, Graham Tiller, Erin Grace and Anderson Ross Wilson. Her youngest daughter, Amy Jean Landry and her husband Richard Landry, live in Granger and have three children and a son-in-law, Allison Paige Barnard and husband Taylor, Logan Hughes and Luke Richard Landry.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Hilda Eagleton and her staff at Quality Living in Houston, for the loving care they gave to Mom. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. and funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, both at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., at Glenfawn Cemetery in Rusk County.

and disappointments in life. He had a childlike heart that longed to be loved and accepted. He was unfamiliar with simple pleasures like Sunday school, baseball, and bedtime stories. In his journey he had given his life to the Lord but his spirit was weak. In losing him we are reminded how God is gracious to sinners, He’s in the business of saving fleeing rebels, and He delights in showing mercy.

How grateful we are for those promises for Kevin. He had such a kind heart and was generous with all he had. It brings great comfort to those who loved him most that he is no longer suffering.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Mazzagae, Jr. and his grandmother, Dorothy Blessitt.

He is survived by his mother, Debra Granger; sister, Trisha Kemp and husband Bryan and brother, Ray Granger, all of Orange; nieces and nephews, Megan Kemp, Cameron Kemp and Ciera (Granger) Patti and numerous other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, Nov. 15, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be the Rev. Brad Bickham. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

John Lutz, Sr. Vinton, La.

Garland Weeks Orange

John William Lutz, Sr., 81, of Vinton, passed away Nov. 8, in Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, ursday, Nov. 12, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with F a t h e r Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:008:00 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Butte, Mt, Sept. 7, 1934, he was the son of Edward Jacob Lutz and Mae (Noon) Lutz. John was a retired Gunnery Sergeant for the United States Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Barry Wilkins, Jr., Robert Teal, Adrienne Teal and Ohan Shahbazian; brother, Edward Joseph Lutz and sister, Mary Lou Sellers.

He is survived by his sons, John William Lutz, Jr. and wife Sandra of Bridge City, and Andrew Emmett Lutz and wife Elena of Summerville, SC; daughters, Teresa Ann Wilkins of Phoenix, Az, Deborah Kay Smith of Seattle, Wa, Diana Marie Shahbazian and husband Hoosik of Lake Stevens, Wa. and Susan Lynn Lutz of Phoenix; grandchildren, Johnna Lutz, Mark Wilkins, Alex Wilkins, Vanetta Wiseman, Kristina Shahbazian, Ana Shahbazian, Gregory Shahbazian, Noel Shahbazian, Steven Teal, Jennifer Lutz, Veronika Lutz and Regina Maness; great grandchildren, James Wiseman, Bailey Wiseman, Breiann Wilkins, Emma Wilkins, Tyler Wilkins, Codey Wilkins, Michael Conley and Morgan Conley and sisters, Arlene Lutz, and Gloria LaRue and husband Gary.

Serving as pallbearers will be John Lutz, Jr, Deborah Kay Smith (Lutz), Hoosik Shahbazian, John Mannes, Andrew Lutz and Michael Conley. Honorable Mention is Earl Rougeau.

Garland Daniel Weeks (Bones), passed away at his residence Nov. 5, surrounded by loved ones. Born May 12, 1943 in Shelbyville, to Daniel and Hazel Weeks. He was raised in Orange and was a retired union pipefitter out of Local 195 in Port Arthur.

Garland enjoyed spending time with his family especially on Sundays when all would gather together to watch e Dallas Cowboys game.

He is preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his three children, Sharon Ann Truitt Weeks.

Garland is survived by his sons, Daniel Weeks and Mark Weeks and wife, Janet; daughter Shannon Ann Weeks; sister, Peggy Caraway and husband, Burl and his brother, Jimmy Weeks. He is also survived by his six grandchildren: Jessica Weeks Graham and husband, Nick, Josh Weeks and wife, Brittni, Jade Weeks, Jewell Weeks, Justin Whitton and Julian Whitton and four great grandchildren, Gracelynn and A. J. Hayes, Nevon Terry and Paisley Weeks and special friend, Rosanne.

A memorial service to celebrate Garland’s life will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, Nov. 13, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Kevin Mazzagate Orange Kevin was born in Orange, and went to school at Orangefield ISD. He later in life earned his GED. He worked as a salesman and also did contractor work.

Kevin lived a life of struggles and reached out to many to help find his purpose. From childhood to adulthood his actions reflected a road traveled by one who has suffered from the pain

Wendy Lanthier Orange Wendy Kay Lanthier, 51, of Orange, passed away Nov. 8. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City.

O ffi c i at i n g will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Orange, Oct. 27, 1964, she was the daughter of Brad Lanthier and Donna Long Lanthier. Wendy was a lifelong member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and a graduate of Bridge City High School in 1983. She served in the United States Navy for four years where she was stationed in Hawaii and she also worked as a corrections officer for the State of Texas.

Wendy was an avid cook and very creative in the kitchen. She could recreate any recipe by taste. Of her many hobbies, going to the beach and crabbing were her favorite. Wendy was one of the friendliest people you could ever meet and never met a stranger. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Wendy is survived by her parents; children, Andrew Minner and wife Hannah, of Mauriceville, Garret Minner, of Bridge City, and Mylah Naranjo, of Portland, Tx; sisters, Karri Stelly and husband Charles, of Bridge City and Shonda Townsley and husband Billy, of Cedar Park and her nieces and nephews, Rory Piccone and wife Brandi and Anders and Harrison Townsley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the memorial fund at 945 West Round Bunch Rd. Bridge City, Texas 77611.

Florence Sonnier Orange Florence “Ponke” Sonnier, 73, of Orange, passed away Nov. 5, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

C r e m at i o n will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Orange, June 20, 1942, she was the daughter of Julious Carpenter and Inez Hubbard Carpenter. Florence was very active.

She rescued and took care of animals and enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, John Sonnier.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, C.J. Sonnier; brothers and sisters, Jerry Carpenter, Nelda Morgan and her daughter Lesa Morgan, Robert Carpenter, Lynda Scott and David Carpenter; grandchildren, Dillan Sonnier, Danielle Sonnier, Amy Landry and Ryan ibodeaux and her great-grandchildren, Weston Sonnier, Emma Landry and Peyton Landry.

Ruby Terry Orange Ruby Lee Terry, 89, of Orange, passed away Nov. 2, in Orange.

A graveside service was held Sunday, Nov. 8, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Stephen Dollar of Pine Forest B a p t i s t Church.

Born in Groesbeck, Dec. 25, 1925, she was the daughter of omas McWaters and Addie Sandifer McWaters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Terry and son Lester Anderson, Jr. She is survived by her son, Leslie Anderson and wife, Becky, of Bastrop; grandchildren, Russell Anderson and Michael Anderson and great-grandchildren, Alexis Marie Anderson and omas Gabriel Anderson.

Robert Hamilton Orange Robert Allen Hamilton was born July 7, 1959 in Orange, to Hallie "Possie" Wukasch Herring and Robert Glenn Hamilton. Both preceded him in death, along with his beloved younger brother, Clay Morgan Hamilton, and cousin, Sterlin Wade Stringer. He is survived by family, Linda Hamilton Sanders of Conroe, Dr. M. Jason Sanders of Houston and numerous nieces and nephews in Orange, who Robert always held dear to his heart.

Robert was born with dyslexia and attention deficit disorder, disabilities unrecognized at that time as special needs. His struggles began in school and, sadly, led to drug use as a juvenile. He was imprisoned in the mid-1980s for delivery of a controlled substance and served 20 years of an unimaginable 40-year sentence before being paroled. In 2005,

he once again returned to state prison, this time at the mercy of a three-strikes-out law that dealt him an 80-year sentence for burglarizing a home which he owned. He was not guilty of the crime, but served another 10 years before God granted him the ultimate pardon and eternal freedom on Oct. 28. His chains were finally removed and he was set free.

Robert is survived by 200,000 Texas inmates, in addition to countless guards, officers and chaplains who serve in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. His family wishes to recognize and thank one in particular, Robert's parole officer Freddy Hackney Jr., for his extraordinary support and a job well done as a parole officer.

They also wish to thank the many faithful friends in Orange, and elsewhere who prayed in support of Robert during his final years in prison.

Of interest and great pride to Robert, during those final years, were his ancestors. His great uncle, Isaac Ryan of Lake Charles, died defending Texas at the Alamo. Robert's family history includes ancestors in the Wars of 1776 and 1812 and the Civil War, and he was a descendant of Rev. James Pierpont, who founded Yale University in Hartford, Ct. Another ancestor of pride to Robert was his great grandfather, Captain James Allen Capps, who raised his family in Washington, La. in the mid1800s. Washington was considered one of the revolutionary all-black towns in the United States in the 1870s. Robert's grandfather, James Allen Capps, Jr., settled in Orange, and married Mary A. Nogess. The family property along State Highway 62 in Orange was the land of his forebears, land that Robert loved and on which, if ever granted his freedom, he hoped to live out his remaining days.

A memorial service for Robert was held in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church in Conroe, on Tuesday.

In his memory, the family requests donations be made to the Restorative Justice Ministries Network of Texas, 1229 Avenue J, Huntsville, TX, 77340.

Dorothy Perry Bridge City Dorothy Jane Perry, a former longtime resident of Bridge City, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Cleveland, Tn. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 9, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City with burial following at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Jane was born in Vicksburg Ms. on May 13, 1926 to James and Ethel Sneed. She worked as a bookkeeper for Edgar Brown.

She was an active member of the community; serving as a longtime volunteer for the Julie Rogers Gift of Life, American Cancer Society Relay for Life and longtime supporter of the Port Arthur Little Theater. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Bridge City and was very active with the Budget Stewardship Committee, Teller Committee, Golden Harvest and active participant in Sunday School and Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Billy Perry, sister, Mary Moulder and brother, Jim Sneed.

She is survived by a son, Tom B. Perry Jr. and wife Sheila A. of Cleveland; grandchildren, Hillary J. DeBord of Ringgold, GA, Kenon Perry of Brooklyn, NY and great grandson, Ogden Perry of Brooklyn.

Serving as Pallbearers were Bryan DeBord, Donnie Mayfield, Russell Allen, John Woods, Darrell Segura and Don Fields.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 200 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 731231718.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 11 2015

Orange County Happenings OES to pay tribute to veterans

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance

All Veterans are invited to Orangefield Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day Tribute on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9:00 a.m., in the elementary school gym. Parking will be available in all parking areas and weather permitting golf cart shuttles will be provided.

The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host a Cajun dance featuring Carl Hollier & Cajun Playboys, Nov. 14, 7-11 pm and Ken Marvel & Swamp Pop, Sunday, Nov. 15, from 5-9 pm. Tickets are $8 per person and beer wine and setups are available.

Singles and married welcome. This is non-smoking in this facility.

For more information, call 409-727-0013.

LCM to host veterans ceremony On Wednesday, Nov.11, at 11:11 a.m., LCM will hold their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. It will be held in the gymnasium of the school, 7327 Highway 87 N., Orange. Staff who are veterans, student and staff family members and Veterans in the community are all invited to participate. The veterans will meet in the lobby of the high school auditorium at 10:45 a.m. for seating instructions.

One unique feature of this tribute is that the honor guard and trumpeters wear actual United States military uniforms from different eras. Bernard Perricone, government teacher at LCM HS, is a collector of military paraphernalia and outfits the students participating in the event. The sweepstakes-winning LCM Choir will also perform, as will trumpeters from the LCM Band, also a sweepstakes winning organization. Drew Crochet will be this year’s veteran speaking to the group. This is always a moving ceremony.

For additional details, please contact Stacey Smith. Student Activities Coordinator, 886-5821, ext. 1660.

Fraternal Order of Eagles appreciates veterans Veterans are invited to come by The Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 803 N 28th St, Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10 am-3 pm. Links on a bun, chips and a coke will be served in appreciation for your service. For more information please call The Eagles at 886-7381.

Scottish Society to meet The Scottish Society of Southeast Texas will meet Thursday, Nov. 12, at St. Andrews’s Presbyterian Church, 1350 N. 23rd St. and Gladys, Beaumont. A covered dish supper will be served at 6:30 pm, followed by the program. The program will be Edinburgh, Scotland 600 BC to the Present: Who’s There and What’s There.

Guests and other visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call 409-898-4986.

Community-wide pep rally for BC Cardinals There will be a community wide pep rally for the Bi-DIstrict bound Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:45 pm, at Larry Ward Stadium in Bridge City.

WOS football tickets on sale The WOS vs. Scarborough bi-district football game will be played on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 pm at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown.

Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic office the following days: Wednesday, Nov, 11, from 9 am-12 pm and 1-3 pm and Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9 am-12 pm. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $8.

Directions: Stallworth Stadium – 2100 East Archer Rd. Baytown, (corner of Sjolander & Archer Rd.) •I-10 W to Beaumont •Continue I-10 W to Baytown •Exit Sjolander Rd., turn south, travel approximately one mile to Archer Rd. and turn right on Archer. Stadium is visible on the left.

Eagles to sell fish dinners Fried fish lunches will be sold at The Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 803 N. 28th St., Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11am-2 pm. The lunch includes cole slaw, potato salad and fish for $8 per plate. For more information call The Eagles @ 886-7381.

CCS hosts Holiday Extravaganza Community Christian School, 3400 MLK Dr Orange, will host its Holiday Extravaganza, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 am- 3pm.

There will be food, a silent auction, pet pageant, games and so much more.

Thrift & Gift Shop to host Holiday Open House The Thrift & Gift Shop invites the public to their annual Holiday Open House, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 am-1pm, at 350 37th St., Orange. The Shop offers a unique selection of items for holiday decorating and for gifts. Many handmade, one-of-a-kind items such as wreaths, arrangements, quilts, wall hangings, aprons and more are offered. Many items are proudly made by seniors. We encourage you to buy USA, not China. Across the street, the Wesley Methodist Church will be holding their Christmas Bazaar.

Good Shepherd to host pecan fundraiser Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has started their annual Durham-Ellis nut and products fundraiser. This fundraiser supports their music program, which provides scholarships to music major students at our colleges and universities.

This year they are selling pecan halves 1 lb. bag for $8.75, pecan pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, walnut halves and pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, roasted cashews 1 lb. bag for $ 6.75, raw almonds 1 lb. bag for $6.50, trash mix 1 lb. bag for $ 3.50, hot and spicy peanuts 1 lb. bag for $ 2.50, peanut brittle 7 oz. bag for $ 3.50 and frosted praline pecan 12 oz. bag for $8.75 .

You can place your order by calling one of the following ladies: Tana @ 735-2044, Grace @ 617-9531, Pat @ 626-2585, or Kathy @ 988-5292.

BCISD substitute/aide/nurse/secretary inservice Individuals who are interested in working as a substitute teacher/ aide/nurse/secretary must submit an online application from Oct. 19 through Dec. 11. No applications will be accepted after Dec. 11, no exceptions. A mandatory substitute inservice will be held at the Bridge City ISD Administration Building, 1031, W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 9:00 -11:30 a.m. Please be sure to print the appropriate substitute forms packet and bring completed to the inservice. Forms may be printed by going to the following link: http://www.bridgecityisd.net/District/Department/4-Human-Resources?ts=201510190953. The School website is www. bridgecityisd.net for more job postings and information.

BCLL offers discount sign-up rates Get your early bird discount of $10 off each child by going online to www.bcll.org to register today. Boys and girls ages 4-16 may play in baseball, softball, and challenge leagues.

The early bird discount is being offered thru Dec. 31. From Jan 1-17, registration fees will increase to $100 first child, $50 second and third child, with the fourth child being free. After Jan. 17, a $20 late fee will apply.

Tryouts begin in late January and opening weekend will be March 4-5, 2016. Coaches registrations are also being accepted at this time.

GOACC accepting nominations The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Citizen of the Year, Non Profit Community Service Award and Business Community Service Award. All nominations are due back to the Chamber by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30.

Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 1.

Ezra Charles to headline Boogie Woogie Train Gala The Friends of the Orange Depot will hold the Boogie Woogie train Gala, Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6:30-10:00 pm, at the Orange County Expo and Event Center. Featured entertainment will be Ezra Charles, who is retired from touring with his band and is now a one man show.

Tickets to the show are available for a $30 donation to the Lookin’ Good Salon, 3711 N. 16th St., Orange, or from other F.O.O.D. counters.

Heavy appetizers will be available from Old Orange Cafe, and wine and beer. There will also be a silent and live auctions.

Proceeds from the gala will go toward the goal of renovating the Southern Pacific Depot on Green Ave., which will be transformed into a museum.

CCS hosts Holiday Extravaganza Community Christian School, 3400 MLK Dr Orange, will host its Holiday Extravaganza, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 am- 3pm. There will be food, a silent auction, pet pageant, games and so much more.

Second Annual Special Angels Rodeo scheduled The second annual Special Angels Rodeo is scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Arena. There will be adaptive rodeo events, including barrel racing, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and roping. Additional carnival games have been added to this year’s event as well as a petting zoo with certified safe animals. This will be a safe and secure environment with law enforcement, fire and medical personnel on site. The event is free to spectators.

Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit the OCSP Special Angels Rodeo on Facebook, or email specialangelsrodeo@yahoo.com. Those with questions can also contact Lue at 670-2206, Jo at 670-6358, or Kevin at 651-9948.

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AgriLife to offer table manners, etiquette class

The VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Jerry Dee and Rockin’ Randy, Nov. 12, from 7 pm-11 pm. Tickets are $6 per person. The bar is open for beer, wine coolers, sodas and setups; BYOB. For information, call 886-9738.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is holding a two-part series called Table Manners and Etiquette for Youth, on Nov. 16 and 19, from 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Orange County Extension Office on FM 1442 in Orange. The classes will be presented by Mar-

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Area Wide Community Events Schedules ilyn Dartez. Students will have a four-course meal to practice what they learn. Fee is $10 per person and is limited to only 20 participants. Please RSVP by Nov. 9, at 882-7010.

TPWD to hold Hunter Education class Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Safety class will be held Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 16-17 from 6:30-9:30 pm in Orangefield. Must attend both sessions. Certification is required if you are at least 17 years old and were born on or after Sept. 2, 1971 to hunt in Texas. You can be certified at 9 years old. Call Danny Odom at 409883-8118 to register, or for information. This class is not just for hunters - anyone with firearms can benefit from this class.

AgriLife Extendion to hold meat canning class The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office will be offering a meat canning class from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the extension office, 11475 FM 1442, Orange. Cost is $20 per person (cash or check). The class is limited to 15, so early reservations are strongly encouraged.

Master Gardeners to hold monthly meeting The November meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Orange County EXPO Center with a pot-luck supper at 6:00 PM and the meeting at 6:30 PM. This is a change from the normal meeting date of the second Thursday of the month. This month we will be voting on new officers for 2016 and several items to be purchased along with discussion of the December Christmas banquet. It is important all members be present at this meeting. The public is invited to attend any of our meetings. For more information, contact Sheri Bethard at sheribethard@yahoo. com.

GOACC to hold annual meeting, dinner The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the chamber’s annual meeting to recognize the 2015 citizen of the year, non profit community service award and business community service award. The event is scheduled for Dec. 1, at 6:00-6:30 P.M. for social time and 6:30 P.M. for dinner, at Sunset Grove Country Club, 2801 W. Sunset Drive, Orange.

Kiwanis set date for Christmas Parade The 67th Annual Orange Christmas Parade will run on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “The Magical Music of Christmas.”

Categories for entry are: commercial, non-profit and schools.

Awards will be presented in each of these three areas and additional awards will be given for the Grand Marshall’s Choice and Judges’ Choice. For more updates on the Christmas parade, please visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX’s Facebook page.

LCM to host Beary Merry Christmas Market The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc. will host its third annual Beary Merry Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 am-3 pm, at Little Cypress Elementary, 5723 Meeks Drive.

The event will kick off with a new and improved breakfast with Santa from 9-10 a.m. There will also be vendors from across southeast Texas, performances by student groups, a silent auction, vendor auction, a sweet shop, arts and crafts vendors, pictures with Santa and much more.

Vendor spaces are available and can be secured by going to the LCM website, clicking on the “Community” tab and selecting Education Foundation, or by contacting Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@ aol.com or 651-2187, Rossie Hughes, 313-7461, rossiedee@yahoo.com or Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 651-2187.

A 10x10 booth area is $50. Table rental in the hallway area is $30.

All proceeds go to the Foundation’s Grants-to-Educators program.

BC Christmas parade scheduled for Dec. 5 The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host their seventh annual Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6:00 pm. Following the parade, there will be a seasonal themed movie on the lawn behind BC Bank. The event is free and the community is invited to attend.

For more information, contact the BC chamber at 735-5671.

WOHS Annual Christmas Reunion Dance scheduled The WOHS annual Christmas Reunion Dance will be held Dec. 5, at the VFW, Hwy. 87, Orange. Doors open and the social hour begins at 6:30 pm, followed by dancing from 8 pm-midnight. Music will be

by The Ken Marvel Band with Jivin’ Gene and Parker James. BYOB and snacks are welcome. Tickets are $10 per person for the casual attire event.

The public is invited. For more information, contact JimmyGuidry at 738-2294.

Vidor Chamber schedules Christmas cruise The annual Vidor Classic Christmas Cruise is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, from 2-8 pm at Capital One Bank. There will be live entertainment from Na Na Sha from 5 pm-until. Official lighting of the Christmas tree by Miss Vidor will be at 6:30 pm. Food and craft vendors will be on hand and Christmas carols will be performed by Vidor ISD choirs. Classic car entry fee is a can of food, a new toy or a donation. The event is free. For more information, call the Vidor Chamber of Commerce at 769-6339.

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The West Orange – Stark Elementary first grade class celebrated the 50th day of school Monday, Nov. 2, by dressing in 1950’s fashion. First grade students are C.J. Brown, Sanaa Jones, Dak Sims, Allison Gutierrez, Alan Lopez, Ma’Laya Thomas, Ja’Cuincy Walker, Madison Porterfield, Jamarien Miller, Jocelynne Martinez, K’den Graves and London Stone. The day ended with a “Sock Hop.”

On October 15, the following Bridge City Middle School Students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society: Nicholas Barton, Chrislyn Burch, Caden Carpenter, Taylor Clark, Madison Cole, Aspen Daniels, Camren Dionne, Josh Fuselier, Carly Garrett, Kelsey Land, Kaitlyn Lawrence, Gracie Martin, David McKeever, Bryce Miller, Breanna Molin, Jaci Monceaux, Brianna Morris, Rylan Ply, Natilee Reed, Arthur Ridley, Bailey Roy, Micah Satir, Brendin Shomo, Hannah Silveira, Halle Skinner, Keagan Smith, Sadie Stone, Austin Stuart, Allie Stump, Brianna Taylor, Jonah Watts, Josie Watts, Shelbi Whitaker, Tanner Wilson and Cameron Yadon.

This academic and service orientated group of eighth grade kids must maintain grades and conduct in order to be eligible participate in NJHS. Inductees must also be involved in at least two co-curricular or extracurricular activities and participate in service and community activities for the betterment of the community.

Bacon named Chamber student of month e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Bridge City High School Student of the Month for November is Bailee Bacon.

Bailee was presented her certificate by Chamber Ambassador and Board Member Lucy Fields at the Chamber’s Networking Coffee on Nov. 10, hosted by Bridge City Bank. She received gift certificates and gifts fromseveral local merchants.

Bacon is the daughter of Hilton and Lana Bacon. She has a GPA of 4.30 and ranked #17 of 164.

Awards and honors include: • Basketball Newcomer of the

Year 2013 • KFDM 12 Star Athlete of the Week • National Honor Society – 3 years • Rotary Youth Leadership Award • LEAP English • College Algebra, Government and Economics Clubs and organizations include: • Student Council Senior Class President • Student Council National Honor Society Representative • Varsity Basketball – 4 years • Varsity Softball

• BCHS Flag Runner • Ready, Set, Teach • Police Explorers In community service, Bacon has volunteered at Southeast Texas Hospitality Center with her church youth group as well as the Ministerial Alliance and Beaumont Food Bank.

Mrs. Arron Conner has had Bailee in Principles of Human Services and says, “Bailee is a sweet, caring young lady both in and out of class. She is always ready to help others in time of need. She comes to class every day with a big smile and positive attitude; what a joy!!”

Deaths and Memorials Ella Wilson Orange Ella May Wilson, 88, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Born July 16, 1927 in El Vista, near Port Arthur, to Alvin Paul Breville, Sr. and Elaure (Morgan) Breville, she was a long time resident of Ora n g e , especially in t h e McLewis and Mauriceville communities. Ella attended First Baptist Church in Mauriceville and she loved working in her yard and knitting.

Ella is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everette Earl " Red " Wilson; sister, Mervline and her brothers, Robert Lee Breville, John Breville, Alvin Paul Breville, Jr. and Howard Breville.

Ella is survived by her daughters, Linda Zylks and Ella Rose; sons, Wayne Trahan and Roger Dale Trahan; sister, Evelyn Greenwald; grandchildren, Terry Trahan and wife, Annie and their children, Kirstyn and Rainey, Jessica Trahan Lopez and husband, Paul, Scott Zylks and wife, Dana, Stacy Zylks, Shannon Stutler and husband, Shane, John Bergeron, eresa Martin, Eric Bergeron, Karen Lee and Michael Arceneaux; her dearest and lifelong

friend, Doris Goodman. Ella is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many members of her extended family.

Graveside services to honor Ella's life were Friday, Nov. 6, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Speaking at the service will be Mrs. Carolyn Hanlon, dear friend of Ella. Following graveside services, Ella was laid to rest next to her husband.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Mozelle Francois Bridge City Mozelle Crump Francois, 95, of Bridge City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 3. She was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Silas, to Newtie and Sally Crump. She married J.R. “Blackie” Francois on Feb. 15, 1946, in Orange.

She was a resident of Bridge City for 59 years, living the last few months of her life at Holiday Nursing Center in Center. While in Bridge City, she had been a member of the Bridge City Lioness Club, where she received numerous perfect attendance awards and held several officer positions. She was a faithful and active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for over 50 years and she was a member of United Methodist Women. Her favorite pastimes were reading, watching the Houston Astros and the Dallas

Cowboys.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and her sister, Maxine Metcalf.

She is survived by her sister, Dorlene Gibbons; nephew, Don Gibbons (Reba); nieces, Carolyn Renick (Ron), Kathy Newman (Henry), Susan Percival (Robert) and numerous greatnieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. e family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be her nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Paul White, Fred and Jackie Crnkovic, Jack and Billye Bradberry and Betty Roden.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675, www.woundedwarriorproject.or g/donate or to a charity of your choice. e family would like to thank her friends and neighbors who so kindly helped her through the years. eir support enabled her to live at her home on her own for many years.

In Ready, Set, Teach and Lifetime Nutrition, Mrs. Michelle Huff describes Bailee as “a very hard worker, her fourth grade students adore her and is very deserving of the honor. I also work with Bailee on Friday nights. She is my first female to be our BCHS Flag Runner.

Bailee is a very sweet young lady and I love having her.”

She plans to attend Lamar University after graduation.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 11, 2015 •

Taste of Southeast Texas

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California Almond Pie NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record is is to tell you about the time I made my “Praline Cream Pie” (see column 9/6/2006) for one of our family’s traditional anksgiving dinners here in Louisiana. When I removed the pie from the oven it looked perfect. However when I cut it open the inside was runny liquid. To this day, I do not know what I did wrong. I do recall how my family laughed and teased me. I finally just told them to “Hush and drink their piece of pecan pie.”

Now when we have a anksgiving family dinner, they always remind me to be sure to prepare my “Traditional Praline Pecan Soup Pie.” Now this week I have for you a new and different traditional KEEPER anksgiving Pie. e only thing I was not too happy about was I had to buy a whole two pound box of cake flour for the two tablespoons called for in the recipe. I searched the grocery’s baking isle for a smaller size but the one and only box was the brand “Swans Down” weighing two pounds. I will probably never use it again before the expiration date. If there is anyone out there that needs a two pound box (minus two tablespoons) of cake flour just let me know and I will send it to you.

CALIFORNIA ALMOND PIE 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell FILLING: ½ cup light brown sugar

2 Tbsp. cake flour 1 ¼ cups light corn syrup 3 Tbsp. butter ¼ tsp. salt 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. almond extract 1 ½ cups sliced almonds Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix brown sugar and flour in a saucepan. Add corn syrup, butter, and salt, and warm over low heat just until butter melts. Beat eggs with vanilla and almond extracts. Add to sugar mixture and stir. Turn into unbaked 9-inch pie shell. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

YUMMY! Following the September 13, 2008 Hurricane “Ike” our Texas home was flooded and beside all the household damage, I lost a huge amount of my collection of cookbooks. When my daughter, Carol Farley, a member of the Haughton’s “Red Hat Society” told her organization about my loss word got out far and near. I started receiving cookbooks in

the mail from many Red Hat Society members throughout the USA and even one as far away as England. I also received a cookbook from Moss Bluff, Louisiana “Moss Bluff Chapter #16273” compiled by Queen Joann Kaufmann & Vice Queen Karen Merrill just for me titled “Fluff in the Bluff.” I still feel humbled and honored that all these dear people opened their hearts to me during a difficult period of my life. is week’s recipe was taken from a cookbook titled “”Blue Ribbon Pies” sent to me by a “Red Hat” member, O.M. Terisa Wise of Elmer, Louisiana. Her group calls their selves “Red Hatters for Christ.” e cookbook is a collection of blue ribbon winners’ pie recipes.

Contributor Diane Kirk won a blue ribbon for this recipe at the Madera District Fair, Madera, California. e cookbook was published in 1987 by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10010. e ISBN number is 0-312-00732-9.

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Nov. 2-6:

Garyth Wesley Rawls and Brittany Katherine Burks Ronald Legg Jr and Nele Logotaeao Thuening Rapheal Paul Valdez and Barbara Anne Valdez Gage Wayne Moore and Marissa Michelle Ivy

John Curtis Reynolds Jr and Summer Sheleen Plant Raymond Joseph Dean II and Emily Danielle Ingalls Jesus Manuel Rodriguez-Moreno and Maria Guadalupe Flores Freddy Paul Richard and Nancy Kay Theriot Eric William Sparks and Tamara Sue Rendon Ryan Michael Crosiar and Joi Renee Oldbury Rodney James Balthazar and Kimberly Michelle Dolph

Jacob Lee Worthington and Kayla McKinley Perkins Derek Scott Villafano and Alisa Nichole Teinert Cory Joseph Witham and Megan Leigh Dunbar Curtis Gene Lindsey and Kelly Nicole Gilliam Johnathan Mark Flyte and Pamela Kaye Theresa Crotts John Edward Halloran IV and Sandra Nichole Holly Junies Nathaniel Tims and Darnetta Jackee’ Irvine

These ladies are preparing to make some gumbo and potato salad. Pictured, from left, are Alexine Adams, Debra Bass, and Rosalie Clark

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 11, 2015

KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

David Hillary brings VXA to Sabine Lake COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

For the first 20 minutes the catching was as good as it can possibly get on Sabine Lake, but I couldn’t really enjoy it knowing that it wasn’t going to last long.e outgoing tide had been shutting down early all week long and being on the water well before first light was the key to limiting out before most folks had even launched. ursday morning we were unfortunately running late!

I was tying another lure on Trent Gilley’s line and we had two solid trout still lying on the floor of the boat when the bite, for all practical purposes, stopped as quickly as it had started. “I knew this could happen,” I muttered aloud after several more casts produced not a single strike.“All of this muddy runoff is finally here and that outgoing tide has been our saving grace all week long.”

“I wish we could have gotten squared away a little earlier as well,” said David Hillary, “but as far as we are concerned, just being on the water is a big deal.When you have been through what these guys have been through, a tough bite is of no consequence!”

Hillary, one of the founders of Veterans Xtreme Adventures, has walked the same walk as the veterans that his organization now strives to help in their daily battle to overcome both the visible and invisible wounds of war. Survival is obviously more about resuming a healthy viable life than simply coming home alive and the VXA not only broadens their support group, but affords veterans the opportunity to share an enjoyable day afield.

“I can’t help but laugh at what some folks consider to be a bad day,” said Hillary between casts.“One minute I was in the best physical and See COLBURN, PAGE 4B

Christopher McGee heads for the goal line to score for the Orangefield Bobcats in the 48-35 loss to Hampshire-Fannet. The Bobcats open the playoffs against Houston Worthing on Thursday. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Mustangs, Bobcats will win Bridge City could see early playoff departure JOE KAZMAR For the Record Playoff Games is Week WEST ORANGE-STARK (9-1) over HOUSTON SCARBOROUGH (1-9), 7 p.m. ursday at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown—e Mustangs wrapped up the District 9-4A-II title and then enjoyed a bye week to get ready for this fourth-place team in a four-team district. e Mustangs whomped Scarborough last season and I can’t imagine this year’s opponent improving much since then.

CARTHAGE (8-2) over BRIDGE CITY (7-3), 7 p.m. Saturday at Abe Martin Stadium in Lufkin—Carthage has been to the state championship finals more than once and will give the Cardinals fits with all their talent. Hopefully the

Redbirds can stay alive in the playoffs by pulling off a huge upset.

ORANGEFIELD (5-5) over HOUSTON WORTHING (7-3), 7:30 p.m. ursday at Barbers Hill Eagle Stadium in Mont Belvieu—e Bobcats should be every familiar with this opponent who they met during the regular season.

INCARNATE WORD over LAMAR—After that devastating 30-28 Homecoming loss Saturday night to Nicholls State by missing a 23-yard field goal as time expired, let’s hope the Cards aren’t looking ahead to their meeting with the Southland Conference champion McNeese Cowboys on Nov. 21. ey need to regroup and win in San Antonio Saturday.

AREA FIRST-ROUND HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF GAMES—Class 6A—Pearland (10-0) over Beaumont West Brook (6-4). Class 5A— Beaumont Central (5-5) over Houston C.E. King

(8-2), Nederland (7-3) over New Caney (7-3), Port Neches-Groves (8-2) over Dayton (7-3), Crosby (10-0) over Lumberton (7-3), Houston Stratford (9-1) over Houston Waltrip (6-4), Richmond Foster (8-2) over Fort Bend Elkins (82). Class 4A-I—Silsbee (8-2) over Chapel Hill (37), Jasper (6-4) over Brownsboro (5-5), Kilgore (7-3) over Huffman (6-4). Class 4A-II— Hamshire-Fannett (7-3) over Houston Kashmere (3-7), Teague (8-1) over Woodville (7-3) LaMarque (8-2) over Liberty (4-6), Mexia (6-4) over Shepherd (8-2), Fairfield (7-3) over Diboll (7-3), Lorena (7-3) over Tarkington (4-6), Coldspring (6-4) over Groesbeck (5-5), Giddings (100) over Sweeny (2-8).Class 3A-I—Kirbyville (9-1) over Kemp (4-6), Malakoff (9-1) over Buna (5-5), East Chambers (9-1) over Palestine WestSee FORECAST, PAGE 2B

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wood (8-2). Class 3A-II—Newton (6-4) over Buffalo (4-6), Trinity (7-3) over Corrigan-Camden (6-4), Crockett (7-3) over Lexington (5-5). Class 2A-I—Alto (10-0) over Groveton (3-7), Lovelady (10-0) over Cayuga (28), Centerville (4-6) over Grapeland (4-6). Class 2A-II— Maud (7-3) over Evadale (5-4), Tenaha (5-5) over Colmesneil (37), Normangee (8-2) over Overton (3-7).

COLLEGE—Bowling Green over Western Michigan, Northern Illinois over Buffalo (Both Wed.); Georgia Tech over Virginia Tech (urs.); Abilene Christian over Southeastern Louisiana, Stephen F. Austin over Houston Baptist, Central Arkansas over Nicholls State, Sam Houston State over Northwestern State, Ohio State over Illinois, Baylor over Oklahoma, Clemson over Syracuse, LSU over Arkansas, TCU over Kansas, Michigan State over Maryland, Alabama over Mississippi State, Notre Dame over Wake Forest, Stanford over Oregon, Iowa over Minnesota, Florida over South Carolina, Oklahoma State over Iowa State, Utah over Arizona, Houston over Memphis, Michigan over Indiana, Florida State over North Carolina State, North Carolina over Miami, UCLA over Washington State, Temple over South Florida, Texas A&M over Western Carolina, Tulane over Army, Navy over SMU, Cincinnati over Tulsa, West Virginia over Texas, Kansas State over Texas Tech, Tennessee over North Texas, Middle Tennessee State over Florida Atlantic, Old Dominion over UTEP, UT-San Antonio over Charlotte, Marshall over Florida International, Southern Mississippi over Rice, Auburn over Georgia, Vanderbilt over Kentucky, BYU over Missouri,

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Derrick Dearing finds running room against Splendora as the Bridge City Cardinals defeat Splendora 35-14. The Cardinals now face Carthage in round one of the state football playoffs.

The playoff bout will take place in Lufkin at 7 p.m. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant Louisiana-Lafayette over South Alabama, Duke over Pittsburgh, Massachusetts over Eastern Michigan, Akron over Miami, O., Air Force over Utah State, Texas State over Georgia State, Arkansas State over LouisianaMonroe, Georgia Southern over Troy, Nevada over San Jose State, California over Oregon State, Appalachian State over Idaho, Colorado State over UNLV, Louisville over Virginia, Boise State over New Mexico, San Diego State over Wyoming, Hawaii over Fresno State.

PRO PICKS—NY Jets over Buffalo (ursday Night); Dallas over Tampa Bay, Green Bay over Detroit, Carolina over Tennessee, St. Louis over Chicago, New Orleans over Washington, Philadelphia over Miami, Pittsburgh over Cleveland, Baltimore over Jacksonville, Minnesota over Oakland, Denver over Kansas City, New England over NY Giants, Seattle over Arizona; Cincinnati over Houston (Monday Night). Bye week for Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Diego and San Francisco.

Bridge City Cardinal running back Cayce Draper smashes through the Splendora defense. The Cardinals won the district bout 35-14.

On Saturday the Cardinals launch their playoff campaign against Carthage in Lufkin at 7 p.m.

RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear Mitchell Lee hauls in a pass from Beau Bickham for a touchdown against the Huffman Eagles. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

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Bridge City Cardinal quarterback Camden DuBois picks up good yardage against Splendora as Big Red rolls to victory 35-14. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

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Orangefield Bobcat running back Triston McGee breaks loose for a touchdown against the Hampshire-Fannet Hawks. The Bobcats lost a hard fought battle against the Hawks, 48-35. On Thursday the Bobcats take on Houston Worthing at Barbers Hill in the first round of the playoffs. Kick-off is 7:30 p.m. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Undefeated McNeese captures Southland title KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

I got to thinking back to the Labor Day weekend when I plopped down on the couch to watch my alma mater, the McNeese State Cowboys, play their “sacrificial lamb” football game at Baton Rouge against the mighty LSU Tigers to open their 2015 season on national television. e national anthem played and the teams were on the sidelines as the traditional coin flip was taking place at the middle of the field at “Death Valley” when lightning was seen on the horizon. e game officials immediately declared a 35-minute pause in the action to comply with the new NCAA ruling that states if there is lightning flashing within eight miles of the stadium, a

moratorium of at least 35 minutes must be observed.

As fate would have it the 35 minutes turned into an hour, then two and finally the nearly 100,000 fans at Tiger Stadium were told the game had officially been canceled.

I was pretty certain at the time that LSU would have won that Sept. 5 contest, but something happened after that day to both the Bengal Tigers and the McNeese Cowboys—they didn’t lose a game on their schedules until they both faced crucial games in their respective conferences Saturday night.

LSU had to travel to Tuscaloosa to take on Southeast Conference West Division pre-

season favorite Alabama while the Cowboys had a match-up at home in Lake Charles against defending Southland Conference champion Sam Houston State, which also was favored to repeat again this year according to the preseason media that follows the SLC. During those two months since the cancellation between LSU and McNeese, I seriously began to wonder if perhaps that “sacrificial lamb” game—where the Cowboys trade an embarrassing loss for a nifty pile of cash—might have been one heck of a battle if the weather had cooperated. e Bayou Bengals rode the explosive running of young Leonard Fournette to glide through their first seven games this fall without too much opposition while the 8-0 Cowboys lead the conference in defense and have allowed only one team to score more than 14 points

against them.

On Saturday the Crimson Tide’s defense completely bottled up Fournette, who had gained at least 150 rushing yards in every game, limiting him to 31 yards on 19 carries. Alabama’s premier running back junior Derrick Henry outdid his counterpart by gaining 210 yards on 38 carries to lead the Tide to a 30-16 victory.

McNeese had its anxious moments, too, at Cowboy Stadium Saturday night as Sam Houston got off to a quick 10-0 start.

However, the Pokes head coach Matt Viator must have read them the riot act after that because the Cowboys scored 27 straight points to crush any thoughts the Bearkats might have had of winning another SLC title. e 27-10 victory gives the Cowboys an automatic berth into the FCS post-season tournament that begins at the end of

the month.

McNeese became the only team in Southland Conference history to win eight league games in a season and needs only to defeat arch-rival Lamar Nov. 21 to complete an undefeated season, matching their 1963 team. ey also won their first eight games in 1979, 1995 and 2007. e Cowboys lead the SLC in total rushing and scoring defense and are ranked No. 1 in the nation in rushing defense (70 ypg), No. 3 in scoring defense (10-9 ppg) and No 5 in total defense (280 ypg).

Offensively, the Pokes are averaging 215 yards per game rushing, led by Ryan Ross and quarterback Daniel Sams, who also is second in the SLC in total offense (230 ypg).

Maybe that Sept. 5 cancellation saved LSU some early-season humiliation!!!

KWICKIES…e Missouri

Tigers football team was successful with their threat to boycott their upcoming game Saturday in Provo, Utah against BYU if their president didn’t resign. Tim Wolfe, who ignored various racial incidents that have occurred on campus of the 35,000 students—of which eight per cent are African-American—resigned his position as president of Missouri University Monday morning. One of the major complaints of the students was that Wolfe has only a bachelor’s degree.

Last week was a tough one for several undefeated college and NFL teams. LSU, TCU, Michigan State, Memphis and Toledo all fell from the unbeaten ranks in the NCAA while Denver dropped out of the elite group in the NFL. Clemson, Ohio State, Baylor, Iowa, Houston and Oklahoma State still have perfect

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Duck hunters reminded to follow clean, drain and dry requirements AUSTIN – e Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding waterfowl hunters to Clean, Drain and Dry before and after each trip to help avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Unknowingly, waders, boats, trailers, even decoys can often harbor these invasive species, spread them to new places and destroy aquatic habitats.

In Texas it is unlawful to possess or transport prohibited aquatic invasive species, dead or alive, anywhere in the state. TPWD regulations also require boaters statewide to drain all water from their boat and on-board receptacles before leaving or approaching a public body of fresh water in order to prevent the transfer of invasive species. is regulation applies to all types and sizes of boats whether powered or not: personal watercraft, sailboats, kayaks/canoes or any other vessel used on public waters.

Because waterfowlers use specialized gear, boats

aren’t the only things on which invasive species can hitch a ride. “at leaky decoy could be all a zebra mussel needs to get a foothold in a non-infested lake,” said Kevin Kraai, TPWD waterfowl program leader. “It’s best to check your decoys ahead or time and avoid putting out any leaky ones.”

Unless left out during the season, decoys are not in the water long enough for zebra mussel larvae to latch on to the exterior and grow to adult size.

But zebra mussel larvae (veligers) and plant fragments could be carried in the wet and humid interior. e good news: thoroughly draining and drying decoys destroys the invasive species.

Be mindful that with the cooler weather temperatures, duck hunters need to leave gear out to dry for longer periods to effectively kill invasive hitchhikers.

Korner records in the collegiate ranks while New England, Cincinnati and Carolina remain undefeated in the NFL. And while we’re on the subject of great college teams, there was a change at the top of the Associated Press Top 25 College Poll this week as Clemson edged ahead of over-rated Ohio State as the No. 1 team.

Alabama shot up four places to No. 3, Baylor dropped two slots to No. 4, Oklahoma State skyrocketed from No. 12 to No. 5, Notre Dame, Stanford and Iowa all moved up two notches to No. 6, No. 7 and No. 8, respectively, LSU dropped five places to No. 9 and Utah moved up three places to No. 10. TCU dropped from third to No. 12, undefeated Houston gets no re-

Continued from Page 3B spect for its No. 16 position while Wisconsin, Navy and Northwestern are newcomers to this week’s poll.

Area NFL fans will get an opportunity to watch Orange native Earl omas in action Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks host the Arizona Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. Baseball brass and players agents are at the annual general manager’s meeting at Boca Raton, Fla. this week as a precursor to the winter meetings which will be held next month in Nashville, TN. Very few trades are expected to occur, but the GMs will get a good idea of who might be available when the wheeling and dealing becomes hot and heavy.

Not only did a driving rain

Colburn mental condition of my life only to wake up in a hospital with two broken legs, third degree burns and gunshot wounds not only to my chest, but one that entered the top of my head and exited my mouth as well.A fish that won’t bite hardly constitutes a bad day!”

“As you would expect,” pointed out Hillary, “the majority of the veterans that we reach out to are already comfortable around guns so most of our trips are hunting outings.We are blessed to be able to schedule hunts on a large tract of land close to our home base in the DFW area and we take a group of veterans out nearly every week.” e VXA got off the ground thanks to supporters and fund raisers four years ago, but has really taken off in the past year.“We were able to get over 600 veterans in the field this past year and as a result many of them are not only growing stronger, but volunteering to help others do so as well, stated a beaming Hillary.

Fishing trips like he put together with us last week are not only more difficult to plan and make happen, but more expensive as well. Not surprisingly, Hillary not only downplayed his own lengthy recovery, but his dedication to helping fellow veterans via his own money and time as well.

His understated assessment of having survived his own injuries and countless operations was, “It just wasn’t my time to go.”After spending the day with him, however, I choose to believe that God had a bigger plan for him and he

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hamper the Lamar homecoming during Saturday’s Southland Conference game with Nicholls State, but the visiting Colonels escaped Beaumont with a 30-28 victory when Cardinals junior kicker Alex Ball missed a chipshot 23-yard field goal as time expired.

JUST BETWEEN US…It’s really ironic that a Jefferson County daily newspaper has finally decided the West OrangeStark Mustangs are the No. 1 team in the Southeast Texas area, after putting them behind East Chambers all season long.

But the newspaper elevated the Mustangs after a bye week, dropping their favorite Buccaneers team to No 3, behind Kirbyville, who shellacked them 30-14 last week.

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David Hillary of Veterans Extreme Adventures released this solid redfish. has more than answered that calling.

Taking these young heroes fishing was once again a humbling experience for me.I would like to thank Capt. Ellison for also sharing his boat and expertise as well as Wes Higgins with Rat-L-Trap lures, the LaQuinta Inn on Texas Avenue in Bridge City and Keith Daley of Daley’s Hunt N Fish. anks to Peggy’s on the Bayou, the entire group was also

introduced to everything from gumbo to shrimp Po Boys at lunch.e Orange Boat Club not only made all of their facilities available for the day, but welcomed them that night to yet another home cooked meal.ey also returned to the DallasFt.Worth area with several new recipes for cooking up their catch of the day.

Fish or no fish, they are already looking forward to another trip just to eat!

Keith Langlois, Chance Lemoine, Jonah Lemoine show off opening day ducks.

Duck hunters searching for season’s silver lining OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

Every great political candidate surrounds themselves with an army of supporters who at a moments notice can turn the worst information into something positive; these people are called spin masters. Any harsh judgment or critical comments about their candidate are quickly turned around and made into some sort of glowing endorsement, it seems that duck and goose hunters may have been taking lessons from these spin masters. Every year the duck population surveys are published and as soon as they are made public the hunters start the positive vibes flowing. It doesn’t seem to matter that numbers are down from the average or that limits may get cut again, the true hard core water fowl guys can turn it all into a bed of roses. “is year will be different”, “e breeding surveys are always wrong”, “the almanac says this will be cold winter so we are really going to get the ducks” and so on it goes until you actually start believing the stories. Sure, you can get on a duck lease just about anywhere these days when 5 years ago it was almost impossible, big deal. Yes the classifieds are full of hunting gear, duck boats, and assorted tools of the trade, that doesn’t mean a thing. If this sounds like something you may have said in the past welcome to the club, the fraternal order of the quack heads. You see anybody who truly lives to hunt ducks and geese can never be swayed by some measly information from the parks and wild life, they always paint the gloomiest picture possible don’t they? Right about now most sane people would call this stage of your life the “denial” stage and they are probably right. Who else but a died in the wool water fowl hunter would get up well before the crack of dawn, battle inclement weather constantly, load up a boat load of expensive gear

and a dog only to go out and stare and an empty sky on a regular basis in hopes that today will be the day.

Only duck and goose hunters would, only duck and goose hunters.

Duck and goose hunters certainly got an opportunity to use each and every one of those famous phrases or excuses this past weekend as many local hunters took to the Louisiana marshes for opening weekend. A much anticipated opener fizzled in many areas as the ducks were scarce to say the least. e normally fast and furious shooting that is associated with opening morning was sporadic for the majority of hunters. ere were a few areas that reported some great hunts with big numbers of ducks but those were few and far between.

Gadwall and teal made up the majority of the birds taken along with a handful of widgeon. Most hunters attribute the slow start to the well above normal water levels

that everyone has been dealing with. e high water spreads out the birds and makes normally shallow ponds where birds traditionally feed too deep. e cold front that just pushed through our area should help immensely as the north wind has helped dump excess water from the marshes.

Look for much better results in the coming weeks.

I have had few reports other than from both Texas and Louisiana where hunters are taking good numbers of geese.

Speckled bellied geese are thick near cut rice fields and are offering those willing to set up spreads some good hunts. Snow geese have yet to build into real huntable numbers for the most part. e majority snow geese that have been taken were shot by duck hunters lucky enough to get a passing shot. Farther down the coast the numbers of snow geese are better but the hunting is still much slower than expected. Historically the week of anksgiving is when everything breaks loose and the goose hunters really get with the program. If you enjoy chasing geese all you can do is hope it gets better because right now it’s mighty slow.

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Mustangs preparing for postseason run MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record After an open week, the Mustangs (9-1) will face the Houston Scarborough Spartans (1-9) ursday night at Stallworth Stadium at 7 pm. e Mustangs beat the Spartans last year in the first round of the play-offs, 64-0.

“We had a great week for our open week,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “e kids came out and worked well. is is a play-off game that we need to win if we are going to move forward in the play-offs.” e Spartans, according to ompson, are a better team this year. ey have a new coach, Keith Alex, and a number of players back from last years’ team. ey have big lineman and a sophomore quarterback, Jared Holley, who is pretty quick. ey also have a pretty good receiver in senior Titus Randle, who moved from the quarterback position last year.

“I’m more concerned with us taking care of our business,” ompson said. “We need to play hard, because when you don’t, that’s when injuries occur. We have to improve every week to make a run.”

While the Mustangs defense has been busy holding all four district opponents to just three points, the offense has been putting up pretty big numbers. e offense has averaged 358 yards per game and 42 points in district play. Quarterback Jack Dallas has passed for 1855 yards and 22 touchdowns with only four interceptions.

Malech Edwards leads the way on the ground with 95 carries for 581 yards and six touchdowns, followed by Jeremiah Shaw with 73 totes for 399 yards and five touchdowns. Eleven different players have carried the ball for 1484 yards. e Mustangs’ top receiver is omas Wallace with 36 catches for 523 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Kentavious Miller has the number two spot with 23 catches for 398 yards and six touchdowns.

Dallas has thrown to 15 different receivers.

Passing up Jimmy Salter, Dallas has set the record for career touchdown passes with 53. Salter finished with 51. Dallas has also moved to the number two spot in career passing yards with 4218 behind Salter’s 4717 and career passing completions with 293 behind Salter’s 333. e Mustangs will be the home team ursday night. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 9-12 and 1-3pm and ursday, Nov. 12 from 9-12 p.m. only. Ticket prices are $6 for Adults and $4 for students.

All tickets at the gate are $8.

To get to Stallworth Stadium, (2100 East Archer Road, Baytown, corner of Sjolander and Archer) take I-10 West through Beaumont to Baytown. Exit Sjolander Road and turn south, travelling approximately one mile to Archer Road. Turn right and the stadium is visible on the left. e home side is the drive past the stadium.

WO-S Mustangs vs.

Scarborough Thursday, Nov. 12, Stallworth Stadium, 7 p.m.

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Duck hunters should Clean, Drain and Dry after each hunt.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear runningback senior Sam King rushed for 69 yard on 12 carries against the Eagles. King finished the year as the leading rusher for the Bears with 1047 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel The Orangefiled Bobcat defense swarms a Hamshire-Fannet ball carrier. Hunter Evans (24), Triston McGee (20) and Austin Moore (33) are in on the tackle. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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ese three steps can prevent further spread of invasive species in Texas: CLEAN all boats, motors, trailers and equipment. Remove plants/vegetation, seeds, mud, mussels/snails and other material before leaving any water, trail or field access. Be sure to check your boots, dogs, decoys, and vehicle.

DRAIN all water from boats, floats, bilges and motors prior to leaving any water body. Remove drain plugs and open all water draining devices.

DRY all gear and equipment completely before going to other waters or landings. Although bleach isn’t recom-

mended for use on boat motors or other warrantied equipment, spraying felt-soled boots, decoys, or other durable gear with a 10 percent bleach solution (rinse with water after 10 minutes) can help to stop the spread of invasive species as well as diseases.

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in Lakes Texoma, Ray Roberts, Lewisville, Bridgeport, Lavon, Waco and Belton, and the public has played a very pivotal role in ensuring that these invasive species do not spread any further than they have.

More information about invasive species can be found online at www.texasinvasives.org

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Orange County Church Directory To List Your Church’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com

and Wave-n- Rave Gifts will their goods. The church will be selling homemade baked cakes, pies, and candy, hand crafts and meal to go. Tickets for the gumbo meal can be purchased in advance by calling Tana Hightower at 409 735-2044.

Besides the indoor bazaar the church has added a Flea Market and Book Fair, which will be held outside on the street side of the church.

The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City.

Starlight COGIC celebrates anniversary

Good Shepherd Lutheran ChurCh 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

“Thank you veterans for defending our Country and helping to ensure our Freedom.”

The Starlight COGIC family, at 2800 Bob Hall Rd invites the public to join in their 59th church anniversary.

Services will be Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 11:00 a.m. The theme is “The Glory is Still in the House”, II Chronicles 5: 13-14. The Guest Speaker is Pastor Chris Green of DeSoto.

Wesley UMC to host Christmas Bazaar

Good Shepherd to host pecan fundraiser

Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St., Orange, is having its annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 am-4 pm. There will be many unique gifts, Christmas decorations, a sweet shop, crafts, jewelry, pecans and walnuts, taco soup (frozen to go), links, door prizes and much more.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has started their annual Durham-Ellis nut and products fundraiser. This fundraiser supports their music program, which provides scholarships to music major students at our colleges and universities.

This year they are selling pecan halves 1 lb. bag for $8.75, pecan pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, walnut halves and pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, roasted cashews 1 lb. bag for $ 6.75, raw almonds 1 lb. bag for $6.50, trash mix 1 lb. bag for $ 3.50, hot and spicy peanuts 1 lb. bag for $ 2.50, peanut brittle 7 oz. bag for $ 3.50 and frosted praline pecan 12 oz. bag for $8.75 .

You can place your order by calling one of the following ladies: Tana @ 735-2044, Grace @ 617-9531, Pat @ 6262585, or Kathy @ 988-5292.

Dixie Melody Boys to perform in Vidor One of Gospel music’s most popular quartets, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featured at Maplecrest Baptist Church, 17684 IH-10, Vidor, on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 10:45 am. Vidor. The Quartet will share their unique, four-part harmony during the 10:45 am service.

Jeff Bates to perform at Cowboy Church American country music artist Jeff Bates will be in concert on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Cowboy Church of Orange County. His two RCA albums accounted for seven chart singles on the Billboard country charts and three reached the top 40. He is often compared to Conway Twitty and has made an album with him.

The concert will be in the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, Nov. 15. The church is located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange, just off of Hwy.62, about one mile north of IH-10. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, Pastor Dale Lee may be contacted at 718-0269.

St. Mary Altar Society to hold gift shop luncheon The Saint Mary Altar Society Annual Gift Shop and Luncheon will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 am-2 pm in the Saint Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall, located at 912 W. Cherry. There will be homemade baked and canned goods, Crafts, Christmas gifts galore, frozen entrees prepared by the ladies, a silent auction, Mrs. Santa’s Workshop, and much more. A Gumbo Luncheon will be served from 11 am-1 pm. Take-out is available, with containers furnished, and there is delivery available on orders of five or more. For delivery, call by Nov. 17. The $8 meal consists of gumbo and rice, potato salad, crackers, drink, and a dessert. Bring a friend and browse, shop and eat.

Good Shepherd Lutheran to host annual Christmas Bazaar Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, of Bridge City will conduct their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 pm. All proceeds from the bazaar and Durham-Ellis Nut Products goes toward the church’s music program. This program furnishes two $1,000 scholarships each fall and spring semesters to local college music majors. In return they use their talents to help support and provide special music for each Sundays worship services. Because Good Shepherd is a small congregation with a big heart, it enables the church to employ other music students to share their talents as needed.

This year the following vendors; Garden Art, Proclaimed Blessings, Rags by Elaine, Rustic & Lace, Scentsy,

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is offering free meals each Wednesday at 5:00 pm.

For more information contact Pastor Frank Young at 936465-1203.

Wesley UMC to hold pecan, walnut fundraiser Wesley United Methodist Church is taking orders for Durham pecans and walnuts. Pecans and walnuts come in one pound bags and are from this year’s crop. Pecans come as pieces or halves and walnuts are mixed halves and pieces. Pecans are $9.50 per pound and walnuts are $8.50 per pound.

If you are interested in ordering some of the nuts, contact Doris Wilson at 886-4804, or Jan Neely at 735-5885.

409-738-2070

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

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

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, Organist: Justin Sanders

www.fumcorange.com

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

409-886-4167

Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659

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

trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

Living Word 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

www.orangewesley.org

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

Faith United Methodist Church

Pastor: Michael Procella

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

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.

First Baptist Church of West Orange

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

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

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

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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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Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m.

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Community Classifieds Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com CommerCial for rent on roundbunCh rd, bc, various sizes and prices, frontage available. Rear spaces cheaper. Perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. 409735-2030 (m&r)

rePo tracts available. 2.4 acres and 2 acre in LcMISD,Mobile homes and livestock OK, water / sewer and electric is installed.

Owner financing available. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLc, 409)745-1115. (11/3)

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10 acre tracts available in Mauriceville.

Wooded, secluded acreage with private drive off Hwy 12, mobiles and livestock OK Owner financing available. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLc, 409)745-1115. (11/3)

3 Wooded acres Mauriceville, end of circle 7, Lots 8,9,10 in Greenwood Acres.

Electric Available. 11/4 409-745-1028 37 plus acres for sale by owner in lCmisd, 5724 Gilbert dr., off 1130 in orange. 22 acres are mature trees, 15 acres cross fenced pasture.

No owner finance. For more info call 337296-5401. (12/30) tWin lakes estates newest development in the desired Orangefield ISD, .5 ~ 2.0 acre tracts w/private lake access. Water, sewer, gas, electricity, and internet are all available!

Several new homes completed and several under construction! come get your lot today! Owner financing available. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLc, 409)7451115. (11/3)

homes for sale orange, 1 bedroom older home/ 2 duplexes on a little over an acre of land! Little cypress School District. Nice shady yard, corner lot, cement pad for carport. 409735-6691 or 409-7280547 (11/18) open house - sunday 11/8 home for sale by owner from 2-4:30pm Hillbrook Estates, MLK exit off I-10 North. Home for Sale by Owner, 4413 Hillrook Dr. Orange, TX 77632: 4 bR, 3 1/2 bA, LR, DR, Office, 2 car garage, breezeway, Gunite pool, fenced yard, RV Pad, Upgrades, 2898 sq, $234,000 (409-2219725)

for sale by owner 10418 fm 1130 in LcM School (not Orange city Limits).

1670 sq ft, 4bR, 1 1/2 bA, Living Room Den combo, Fireplace, DR, Kitchen with center island. Detatched 2 car carport with 11x24 shop, detached 12 x 15 green house. completely refurbished inside and out. $160,000 NO OWNER FINANcE 409-7792566 homes for rent 2/1 in bCisd, ceiling fans, gas stove and refrig. included, pantry, washer/dryer hookups inside house, living / dining room combination with patio doors opening to large covered deck overlooking private lake, covered parking for 2 cars, 8’x22’ storage room, nice yard with shade trees, located on quiet dead-end street in bridge city, $950 monthly + $499 dep., (409) 735-8288. (11/11) 3/1/CP, large yard, quiet location on dead-end street,$620 montly (includes garbage pick-up) + $500 dep., No inside pets or smoking, will be available in early Nov. (409) 735-6970 or (979) 240-4650. (11/11) “ DED BOB ”

4/2 W/ all aPPlianCes, New House, cA/H, moderate income, must have 4 children to qualify,large yard, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R) 3 br, 2 bath, central Air / Heat, Roomy, Quiet Neighborhood.

References required, NO PETS. $500 Deposit - $900 month 474-1147 3/2 in bCisd, spacious, cA/H, tiles throughout, 820 Dugas St., $900 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 474-1147. (tfn KD) auto ‘01 JeeP WranGler, 60th, anniversary edition, full body lift, Kc running lights, 70K miles, in mint condition $13,000.

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

used aPPlianCes starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St.(10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-8864111 (TFN) multi PurPose mobile deer blind w/camper trailer. 8’ Wide x 16’ long.

Tandem axel, bumper pulled covered trailer.

Jacks on each corner. Walk through doors on each side.

Dark green camocolor. Trailer capable of transporting 2 4-wheelers & 2 dirt bikes. Many extras.

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misC. for sale Jogging stroller $75.00 call 409-7382969 4000 Watt lP Generator Sportsman brand New never been used. $400.00 409-779-3665 InvaCare WheelChair, brand new M91 sure step, heavy duty, elevating seat head rest, reclines, adjusting foot rest, 300 lb. capacity, 6.5 mph, manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 ObO! (409) 499-2121. (tfnKG) mausoleums two (2) mausoleum Spaces at Forrest Lawn. $12,000.00 for both. 409-779-1071

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boat ‘97 14’ ALUMAcRAFT, 20 hp. Mercury, trailer, trolling motor, excellent cond., $3,200 ObO, (409) 474-1147. (tfn KD) aPPlianCes 30 Gas dryers, $100 to $200, call Harry @ (409) 8864111. (tfn)

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Pets free abandoned male kitten, cute, sweet and loveable needs a good home.

About 5 - 6 weeks old, has had his first set of shots and I will pay for him to be neutured when he gets old enough. call 409886-7863

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GaRaGe sales driveway sale 11/14 from 7 am to 11 am at 722 McCartney off of Guy Lane. Furniture, Name brand clothes, High end Bicycle, misc and not junk.

Garage sale, friday & saturday the 13th & 14th from 8 am to 1 pm at 501 Hydrangea ave. kind Headboard, wrought iron bed frame, couch, tv stand, Lamps, Exercise equipement, kid stuff, Christmas stuff, sheets, curtain, housewares, pictures. frames and rods & reels.

Garage sale, friday & saturday the 13th & 14th from 8 to 5 both days at 2115 Crockett st. in West orange.

Multi family Garage sale on fri 11/13 and sat. 11/14 from 7 am to 4 pm at 4019 eddie st. orange. sofa/Loveseat, solid wood dining room set, Coffe & end table, baby bed, childrens clothes, adult clothing, plus sizes, scrubs, vacumn cleaner, books, records, CD’s, Home decor, lamps, Christmas, Mens junk, costume jewelry and lots of everything.

Garage sale saturday nov. 14th from 8 am to 2 pm at 5333 highlander in Victory Gardens. 3 Family, furniture, clothes, household items, way too much to list! last big yard sale this fri & saturday, nov 13th & 14th from 8 am until at 2588 elmira.

Camping gear, tubs of cheap books, DvD’s, Lp’s (50s albums), plants, tv, microwave tables, lamps, collectables, clothes, many holiday decorations, new gifts. Come see too much to list. Hwy 87 N past Dollar General, turn right at Hwy 3247 follow black & white signs, cross over RR tracks to Elmira is on left on right past brown board fence.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, noVeMBeR 11, 2015 9B Garage sale 11/14 from 7 am to noon fInally no RaIn! at 555 austin st. in Bridge City. truck tool box, tools, Exercise Equipment, patio bar, Gold recliner, play station 2/ 30 games, household items, clothes and etc.

FRI. & SAT., 9200 PARKWOOD, BC/ ORG 77630,off hwy 1442, N. Bridgefield est., 8 till2.Diningromm table and chairs, area rugsoutdoor furniture, queen mattress and box springs, pillows, pictures, shoes, purses, kitchen wares, mirrors, antique dressing table, bed w/ frame, dishes, jewelry, much more! fRI, & saT., 2588 elMIRe, oRG., 77632, off fM3247, 8 till ? Last big sale! plants, sm. table, DvD’s, Lp’s, books, lamps, collectables, holiday decor, new gifts, Come see! saT., 3644 W/ RoUndBUnCh Rd., BC. 77630. yard sale6:30 till noon. Business items, jewelry, furniture, 2 doors, home decor, antique cash register, More! saT., 275 WaRneR, BC 77611, 8 till ? Fall/ Christmas decor, furniture, sound system, dishes, sewing patterns, ladies’ and men’s clothes, Come see! saT., 4820 WesTMoRe, Wo, 77630, in Winona park off Hwy 105 W. of Hwy 87, Holiday sale-8 till 1. Furniture, 5 tv’s, nice clothing, lots of everythong & holiday items! saT., 9009 WaRBleR ln., BC/oRG. 77630,3 family sale -7 till ? Clorhes, home decor, lots of misc.

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saT., 2222 soUTh aVe., W.o., 77630, corner of Donnel and south ave., street behind super Wal-Mart.

Ggantic Multi Family wale! 7 till ? inside.

Boy’s and girl’s baby clothes (0-12M), baby swings, strooler, car seat, bassinetactivity items, toys,Jr. girl’s prom dresses, women’s and men’s clothes (including men’s suits, ranging from44 reg. jackets w/36x30 -36x30 pants), boots, shoes, purses,Christmas decor, books, pocket knives in boxes, household items, sanyo 12” tv W/ remote (1 year old), new vent-a-hood, comforter sets, bedding, Larfe ranfe of sizes on clothes,all priced to sell! Lotys and lots of misc.

seRVICes WEDDINGS: Ordained officiate available for weddings and funeral services.

Traditional and nontraditional with reasonable rates.

Contact: David 409-651-1443

BCISD schedules substitute/aide/ nurse/secretary inservice Individuals who are interested in working as a substitute teacher/aide/ nurse/secretary must submit an online application through Dec. 11. No applications will be accepted after Dec. 11, no exceptions. A mandatory substitute inservice will be held at the Bridge City ISD Administration Building, 1031, W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 9:00 -11:30 a.m. Please be sure to print the appropriate substitute forms packet and bring completed to the inservice. Forms may be printed by going to the following link: http://www.bridgecityisd.net/District/ Department/4-Human-

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401 37th street

I, Marcus Vines, am no longer responsible for debts incurred by anyone other than myself. 11/11/15 annoUnCeMenTs al-anon meets Wed. & sun. at 7 pm. in the rear of the santuary Building at 4775 N. 16tH st (N87) in orange, 77962. Call angela 409-474-2171 or Candy 409-779-4289 for details.

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.

Notice to Creditors

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Phyllis Elaine Taylor, Deceased, were issued on November 4, 2015 in Cause No. P17359, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Merrell Dean Taylor.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary the Estate of June Peveto, Deceased, were issued on the November 4, 2015, in Cause No. P-17361, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Caleb Hamilton Peveto

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Merrell Dean Taylor Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 4th day of November, 2015.

Stephen C. Howard

Stephen C. Howard Att. for Merrell Dean Taylor State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 E-mail: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Jerry V. Pennington Attorney at Law 110 7th Street Orange, Texas 776312010 DATED the 4th day of November, 2015

Jerry V. Pennington Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for Applicant State Bar No.: 15759000 110 Seventh Street ORANGE, TEXAS 77631-2010 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 996-1353

CITATION BY PUBLICATION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of Richard E. Chapman, Deceased Cause No. P17379 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on October 26 and October 27, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Richard E. Chapman, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to the Application hould they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on October 27, 2015.

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Kevin LeBeouf Kevin LeBeouf

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 11, 2015

H i s t o r y o f Ve t e r a n s D a y World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m. The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a

concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words: Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and Whereas the legislatures of twentyseven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be

dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” which stated: “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.

Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance.

I am also requesting the heads of all

On June 1, 1954, the signing ceremony with President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day. departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible.”

On that same day, President Eisenhower sent a letter to the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), designating him as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee.

In 1958, the White House advised VA’s General Counsel that the 1954 designation of the VA Administrator

as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee applied to all subsequent VA Administrators. Since March 1989 when VA was elevated to a cabinet level department, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has served as the committee’s chairman.

The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays:

Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production.

Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.

The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 9497 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.