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Week of Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Oversight of Risk Management changed Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Orange County continues to make efforts to improve its operations in all departments and took another step to do so on Tuesday afternoon. Ryan Peabody, the Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator, addressed Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday and recommended moving oversight authority for Risk Management

St. Mary Alter Society gifts and gumbo Staff Report For The Record

St. Mary Altar Society Annual GIft Shop and Gumbo Lunch The women of St. mary Altar Society will be holding their annual gift shop and gumbo luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 19, at St. Mary Parish Hall, 912 W. Cherry Ave., Orange. Doors will be open from 9 am-2 pm. The gumbo, cooked by Larry David, will be served from 11 am-1 pm. Meal tickets will be available at the door for $8. This will include a 20 oz bowl of chicken gumbo over rice, potato salad, crackers, tea and homemade cake for dessert. Take out is available with the container being furnished. Delivery is available for orders of five or more. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 17. In addition to lunch, there will be homemade baked and canned goods, frozen gumbo and homemade casseroles for sale. The Sweet Shop will have homemade cake, cookies, goodies and candies. There will also be crafts, aprons and Christmas gifts for sale and a silent auction including gift baskets and more beginning at 9 am. For questions or more information, call 8864623 or 779--7076.

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and Airport Departments to Commissioners from the Emergency Management Department. He also recommended Peabody making the Risk Manager position, which is held by Missy Pillsbury, into an independent department head.

“Our current risk manager (Missy Pillsbury) is doing a great job,” Peabody said. “She manages grants that we receive as Orange County and does a great job with that. This will just move the position out from under Emergency Management and eliminate redundancy as we streamline operations.” Peabody said Pillsbury would still work with Emergency Management as needed, and the move would not require any classification of the posi-

tion. Pillsbury stated she was fine with the change of oversight and commissioners approved the move by a unanimous vote. She received praise for her hard work as risk manager and for the county airport. In other news, Sabrina Gray, Event Coordinator of the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, was prepared to address commissioners about hiring an employee for the facility. However, the agenda

misrepresented the position as part-time while Gray stated it was supposed to be for a fulltime position. Since it was incorrectly listed, commissioners tabled the item to be placed on the next meeting agenda. Gray was able to speak to commissioners about another topic, which was a request for a wage increase from $8.76 per hour to $10 per hour for parttime help at the Expo Center. “These positions are not like other county part-time jobs,

where the employees work 29 hours,” Gray explained. “They are strictly limited to weekends, when we have activities at the Expo Center. It might be like five hours on a Saturday or Sunday, and they may work just one weekend a month or 3 weekends in a month. It just depends on the number of events going on.” The funds for this wage increase would not come from

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WO appoints new fire chief, assistant Tommy Mann Jr.

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The West Orange Volunteer Fire Department officially has new leadership in place. The City of West Orange held a specially scheduled meeting this past Monday at City Hall and the two leading items on the agenda were to appoint two people to positions of chief and assistant chief of the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Roy McDonald appointed Terry Veitch as the new fire chief and Dean Dyson as assistant fire chief. Both men were approved for these appointments unanimously by city council. “I’m thankful for this opportunity,” Veitch said following his appointment. “It’s been a honor to be with the city as long as I have, and I’m looking forward to this new experience as fire chief.” Dyson has been serving as assistant fire chief since 2011, according to McDonald, and agreed to continue serving in

that capacity. Veitch has been with the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department for 12 years. “This fire chief position has been open for only a few months at most, and we wanted to get it filled quickly,” McDonald said. “Dean (Dyson) agreed to step up and take charge, until we were able to fill the position, so we knew our citizens were in good hands.” In other news, the official Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration was announced at the end of Monday’s council meeting. The annual event will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, at City Hall and is open to the public. The celebration will include the tree lighting, singing of Christmas Carols, a visit with Santa Claus, and the reading of “A Cajun Night Before Christmas” by Carl Thibodeaux, former Orange County Judge and current West Orange councilmember. “I love doing it every year,” Thibodeaux said. “And it seems like everyone else loves it too.”

Joe Alford, West Orange city attorney, at left, gives the oath of office to Dean Dyson and Terry Veitch as the two men had been appointed as assistant fire chief and fire chief, respectively, of the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department during Monday’s West Orange city council meeting. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann

The Orange chapter of Altrusa International, Inc. prepared approximately 200 orders of chili on Thursday as part of its annual fundraiser for scholarships, which will be awarded to local high school students in 2016. Pictured, clockwise, from left, are: Joey Williamson, Gale Beckett, Eva Magnuson, Pat Caillavet, Patti Nimitz, Neil Nimitz, Geraldine Chesser, Patrick Breckel and Debbie Hughes. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann

Altrusa helps students with annual chili fundraiser Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

A local organization known for dedication to the community continued with an annual tradition on Thursday to assist local high school students. The Orange chapter of Altrusa International, Inc. held its annual chili supper fundraiser this past Thursday inside the Gillespie Building of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. The event is held each year to raise funds for scholarships, which are given to two local students, one from West Orange-Stark High School and one from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. “This is our largest fundraiser each year,” said Gale Beckett, president of the lo-

cal chapter of Altrusa. “It’s primarily for scholarships, so students can attend any of the Lamar campuses, but it hasn’t always been just for scholarships.” In 2008, following the devastation of the storm surge unleashed by Hurricane Ike, the organization opted to use the proceeds from its chili fundraiser to assist four families in Bridge City on the road to recovery. Each year the Altrusa organization prepares approximately 40 gallons of chili and several pounds of rice for its limit of 200 orders, which are made through pre-paid ticket purchases each year for the fundraiser. “The public has always been very receptive of our event,” Beckett added. “We

deliver most of the orders to local businesses, but a lot of people come here to pick them up at a specified time. We enjoy doing this for the community and for the students we try to assist each year.” Altrusa International was founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1917, according to its official website. Altrusa members are united through their dedication to develop and apply leadership abilities, to capitalize on its worldwide member network and to find partners to help improve its communities. Along with its annual chili dinner fundraiser, the local chapter of Altrusa International also presents a “Woman of the Year” award each spring.

Family of Tami Higgenbotham wants justice Debby Schamber For The Record

The family of Tami Higgenbotham, who was murdered in Feb. 2013, is still seeking answers in the case against Joshua Latham of Mauriceville. The murder charges against Latham have been dropped by the Newton County District Attorney’s Office. Latham now faces charges of tampering with evidence after he flung Higgenbotham’s purse out of his vehicle. He also faces a failure to appear charge after he fled the state and failed to show up for the murder trial in Feb.

2015. Higgenbotham’s family arrived at the nearly empty court room only to discover they would not see justice for her on that day. PHOTO: The family of Tami Higgenbotham, who was murdered in Feb. 2013, stand outside the Newton County court house awaiting the trial of Joshua Latham of Mauriceville. The charges of murder have been dropped. Latham now faces charges of tampering with evidence and failure to appear. They made signs to express their distress over the happenings during the past two years.

Latham has chosen to allow a jury to decide his fate on the charges. However, due to an oversight by the jailor who brought him into the court room in handcuffs, the trial has once again been postponed until Dec. 7th. The judicial district judge presiding over the case explained it was against his constitutional rights to be seen by the jury pool in handcuffs. If convicted of the charges Latham could receive up to 10 years in prison and is eligible

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From civilian ID Tech to Investigator, Ward gives his all Editors note; this is part of an ongoing series into the lives of local police officers. Debby Schamber For the Record

From civilian I.D. Technician to patrolman and to investigator, Stephen Ward has worked the ins and outs of the Orange Police Department. Ward began his career as an ID technician at OPD in 2010. His prior job at a Mid-County church helped him gain the necessary experience to become a part of the profession he had always wanted. Since childhood, Ward had always wanted to be in law enforcement. His interest gained momentum through the criminal justice program offered in high school. He rode along with officers at various local police departments. It was not long before he knew law enforcement was definitely in his future. As an ID Tech, Ward collected evidence at the various crime scenes. He would take pictures and collect things such as DNA, fingerprints and much more. An ID Tech is over the evidence and property room. Ward also transported evidence to the property room

Stephen Ward has worked in various departments at the Orange Police Department. He currently is a Detective Sgt. Before becoming a detective he worked as an ID Tech and on patrol. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber

and held it until it was sent to the crime lab or taken to the court house. Ward took his expertise a bit further when he became certified in using the laser transit machine. This is a very useful tool when taking precise mea-

surements at wreck scenes. In 2013, Ward was sponsored by OPD and attended the regional police academy. When he completed the academy he was ready to start patrolling the streets of Orange. Due to the high call volume, officers

go from call to call. This leaves little time for anything else. But, when Ward could find the time he worked to free the streets of drugs. As a result, he made 28 arrest on narcotics charges which is considered to be higher than normal. Ward worked as a patrol officer for 18 months before becoming a detective. He works closely with one shift of patrol officers. After they turn in their reports, it is up to Ward to follow up on cases where an investigation is needed. By doing this he works a wide variety of cases. In other agencies, detectives may only work one type of case, but at OPD the investigators get cases ranging from burglary to assault. His experience as an ID tech has a lot of advantages which he puts to use as an investigator. He is able to look at a crime scene and knows exactly what to look for and how it will be collected and eventually put to use for a conviction. “It is a high advantage,” Ward said. Eventually, he would like to work in the narcotics division to round out his experience, he said. Although there are many, there is one case which stands out in his mind. He worked the

Anonymous begins ‘war’ on ISIS by hacking accounts Staff Report For The Record

The international hacking collective Anonymous has begun posting alleged personal information of suspected ISIS extremists. This comes just a few days after Anonymous declared “war” on ISIS, after the terrorist group that claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks in Paris last weekend. Anonymous has already collected lists of Twitter accounts

and websites belonging to ISIS in order to take them down, and the group claims to have already successfully taken some of those sites and accounts down. The group also leaked alleged personal information about suspected ISIS members. In one instance, an Anonymous Twitter account on Monday evening shared a bunch of names found from an alleged “jihadist site,” preceding that list with a message: “ISIS we are coming for you.”

Anonymous has been busy shutting down social media accounts and websites linked to ISIS since January, when the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo was attacked by terrorists. Shortly after that event, Anonymous claimed to have taken down nearly 800 Twitter accounts and 50 email addresses associated with ISIS. However, Anonymous has wrongly identified people, including alleged extremists from ISIS and Al Qaeda, in the past. So, it’s important to not

begin a witch hunt for these people based on this information alone. Anonymous operates almost exclusively online and does most of its “activist” work through hacking and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which basically overload servers with tons of bogus requests. Anonymous has also been known to inundate phone networks with spammy phone calls, among other things, in order to disrupt communications.

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case of an aggravated robbery at a local business. The victim was distraught and scared. Ward worked to calm her down. Within 24 hours the suspect was in custody. Ward was able to return to the victim and inform her of the arrest. “It felt good to be able to go back and tell her about the case,” Ward said. Every eight weeks Ward takes his turn to be on call. Every detective is part of this rotation. He can also be called out on homicides since he is part of the Homicide Investigation Team. The team is made up of local investigators

who assist one another when needed. “It’s a team effort,” Ward said. The most challenging part of being an investigator is making sure the details are all there when submitted to the district attorney’s office. “It has to be top notch to get a conviction,” he added. No matter what Ward is doing, he is working to do the best job he can. “I enjoy where I am at and what I do,” Ward said. “It makes it easier to go to work when you love what you do.”

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Stark Elementary Staff members Karen Collins, Beth Wilson-Brown, Patrice Ivory, Alice Rhodes, Chris Jowers, and Shae Landry are all smiles after WOCCISD receiving retention incentive checks.

WOCCISD surprises returning staff with retention incentive Staff Report For The Record

West Orange – Cove Superintendent Rickie Harris spent his day Monday walking through each of the District’s five campuses. He moved quickly from door-to-door at each campus. He also met collectively with the staff members of the transportation department and Educational Service Center. Harris was doing his best to meet personally with as many of the District’s 400 employees as possible. He was intent upon delivering an important message and $145,500 in retention incentive checks. Harris said, “Today was an exciting day for me. I visited campuses, met with individual staff members, and personally thanked our returning employees for choosing to continue to serve as Mustangs. With this personal thanks, I also distributed tokens of the District’s appreciation.” During the 2015-2016 budget process, Superintendent Harris and the WOCCISD Board of Trustees recognized budget limitations and the resulting inability to provide raises for all staff. In identifying this

North Early Learning Center custodian Nina Reed proudly shows her retention incentive check.

challenge, the Team of 8 preplanned a surprise retention incentive to be delivered prior to the holidays. The incentive was delivered, with no announcement, on Monday, Nov. 16. Individuals new to the district who started work on or after July 1, received a token appreciation gift and Harris’ personal encouragement to make WOCCISD an extended career. Employees that were already working as full-time Mustangs continuously prior to July 1, received retention incentive checks that reflected the

County business county coffers, but would instead be supported through hotel and motel tax funds. “The HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax) funds are designed to put people into our hotels,” stated David Dubose, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 1. “If this is what it takes to help make sure our events are successful, then we should do it.” Jody Crump, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 4,

amount of years they have dedicated to the District’s schools. Employees who have been with WOCCISD five years or less received checks for $250. Employees with six to 15 years of service received checks for $500. Employees who have served the District for 16 or more years received checks for $750. After receiving her check, North Early Learning Center custodian Nina Reed said that this was “the best Monday ever!” Many staff members repeated similar sentiments and added hugs after receiving their surprise retention incentive check. Angel Istre, an aide at North Early Learning Center, said, “I was very surprised and excited! I thought that it was very thoughtful of Mr. Harris to hand deliver the surprise to us personally.” At the end of the day of surprise visits, Superintendent Harris sent an email to staff, “I value each and every one of you. I love being a Mustang and believe that we have an outstanding team. We are empowering lives through excellence everyday!”

for probation. However, Orange County does have a hold on him on charges he violated the terms of his probation on a prior burglary of a habitation. He could receive up to 20 years in prison for the charge. William Maudlin, Higgenbotham’s father, said the result was “typical” for Newton County. However, he does feel Dec. 7th may actually be a great day. It is Pearl Harbor Day and since it is a day of remembrance and she served in the military “this is the perfect day.” “We just want to have justice for Tami,” Maudlin said. But, the family will have to wait longer. The Newton County District Attorney informed the family Latham will not face murder charges now but may in the future if additional evidence is presented. The day Tami died began when the 41-year-old left her residence in Vinton, La. to go to Orange. During the trip to Orange she had texted her sister, Staci Robinson, saying she was going to sell her phone to Latham. Higgenbotham wanted to upgrade her phone so she had decided to sell hers. Around 1 p.m. Higgenbotham sent a text to her sister saying Latham wanted her to help him pick out wedding rings. By 1:30 the texts from Higgenbotham stopped. Knowing it was odd for her sister since she was “always connected”, Robinson became worried and tried over and over to call her but each call went straight to voice mail. Robinson wondered what had happened to her and the pickup truck was later found at Blue Bird’s Fish Camp on Sim-

only anticipated to be an additional $200 per year from hotel and motel tax funds for these positions. After some discussion, commissioners approved the change by a unanimous vote. The next meeting of Orange County Commissioners Court, which was scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, has been canceled. The next meeting will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1.

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mons Drive, but Tami was no where to be found. Robinson showed a picture of her sister to people in the area. They told her they had seen Higgenbotham and she had gotten into a vehicle with Latham. However, when Robinson asked Latham if he had seen her sister, he denied ever meeting up with her. Latham’s girlfriend, Dusti, told Robinson Latham was at work on the day of the disappearance. However, Robinson would later learn he didn’t have a job. Robinson looked Latham in the eye as she handed him a flyer about her missing sister. Latham, who was wanted in connection with the disappearance of Higginbotham, was arrested in Maryville, Tn. Orange police contacted local officials in Maryville, and told them Latham had relatives in the area.Maryville police checked the relatives residence, and found Latham, along with his girlfriend, and their twoweek-old infant. He was held on charges he violated his probation. During the interview with police, Latham told them where Higgenbotham’s body could be found. But, his stories on how the body got there changed many times and he claimed other people, such as a motorcycle gang and the Aryans were responsible. Detectives went in search of the location north of Mauriceville where they found Higginbotham’s body in a heavily wooded, hunting lease in Newton County. Police said there were certain features on the body that matched descriptions of the missing woman. Further testing and autopsy re-

sults would reveal it was indeed her. In the autopsy report written by Dr. Tommy Brown, it stated the cause of death was asphyxia due to external compression of the neck and the manner of death was homicide. In addition, according to the report, there were two post mortem abrasions on her right forehead area. The family recently found the spot where Higgenbotham’s body was once laying. They carved a cross in the tree at the spot and held each other tight while remembering her. The emotionally charged moment was filled with sadness but also one with relief since the family said they had been wanting to find the location for a long time. A recent post on Facebook by Franki Bass, Dusti’s mother, wrote “I have prayed and prayed about this situation and I am sick and tired of people claiming to know all there is to know. All the lies are fixing to be exposed. I promise that on my grave. I am done keeping my mouth shut. The truth about the drugs, money and the people involved is going to come out. I will not let my kids or my grandkids take the fall for something those (expletive) from Vinton done. I am sorry that someone paid the price with their life behind a drug deal gone bad but it is time the truth come out and the guilty ones pay the price.” The family of Higgenbotham feel there are still many questions left unanswered and they have their suspicions of two other people as well. However, they remain steadfast in their belief of Latham’s involvement in the death of Tami.

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asked Gray if she was having difficulty having part time workers show up for events. Gray said she has dealt with some minor difficulties in staffing, but she has been fortunate with three part-time employees to pull from for events. “It’s really hard to get someone to be there, to leave their family on a weekend, for $8.76 an hour,” she responded. The increase in the wage was

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From The Creaux’s Nest PARIS ATTACK WAKES UP GIANTS Last week, Paris, France was hit by a handful of terrorist. Attacks like the Paris massacre can be planned from almost anywhere, Possibly the plotters came from outside Syria. France however, is striking back. War planes hit terror targets inside Syria and conducted raids in Belgium, putting pressure on the Islamic state. United States war planes attacked hundreds of trucks the extremist group uses to smuggle crude oil it has been producing in Syria, 116 trucks were destroyed. The truck attacks had been planned long before the terrorist attacks in Paris. President Obama said the new campaign is called “Total Wave II.” The same approach had been used by the U.S. against Nazi Germany in WWII. Plans are to destroy the 1000 trucks and the area in Syria where the oil is being refined. U.S. officials have long been frustrated by the ability of the Islamic state to generate tens of millions of dollars. The fear of causing civilian causalities has caused the distribution system for exporting oil left largely intact. To reduce the risk to civilians, warplanes are dropping leaflets so drivers can abandon their trucks. President Obama said in the end, the strategy will choke off the Islamic states financing and cut off its supply lines and make it harder to hold territory. France has significantly escalated its role in the fight against the extremist group and President Obama met with Russia’s Putin in Turkey. An affiliate of the Islamic state, claims responsibility for bringing down a Russian airliner that killed 228 on board. If Putin will commit, along with France and the U.S., Isis can be defeated. The U.S. Pentagon has some very intelligent people and I would rather trust their judgment than the “Talking Heads” and all the armatures running for president. We should never put boots on the ground and get our U.S. young killed when it’s not our duty to do so. The U.S. authorities say their intelligence indicates no real threat or creditable threat against the homeland. The Paris attacks have generated a war of words between President Obama and the Republicans who want to replace him. None have any creditable foreign policy experience. Some have called for U.S. boots on the ground to attack Islamic state territory in Syria and Iraq.*****I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. JFK ASSASSINATION REMEMBERED November 22, 1963, a day I will never forget. Most people nearing 60 years-old and older know where they were on that dreadful November day. This week marks the anniversary of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in Dallas, a day that riveted the world. The President’s death, the ascension of fellow Texan Lyndon Johnson to the presidency, the apprehension of suspect Lee Harvey Oswald, the murder of Oswald by Jack Ruby, and the ensuing decades of conflicting conspiracy theories, are a jumble of confusion. People often forget that police officer J.D. Tippit was killed by Oswald on that day. For 52 years people have asked me whether I though there was a conspiracy. I believe Oswald acted alone in the killing. I’m not sure of the deal leading to the assassination. OUR CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the death of Ruth Scales, age 82, who passed away Monday, Nov. 16. She and Harold had been married 63 years. She was very active in her church, First Baptist of Orangefield. Everyone who knew Ruth has a kind word about her. Our deepest sympathies to Harold and his large family. Services for Ruth will be held Friday, 10 a.m. at First Baptist of Orangefield. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church. Please see obituary.*****We were also very sorry to learn of the death of Tommy L. Locke, 76, of Kirbyville, who passed away Monday, Nov. 16. Tommy was employed with Beall’s for many years and owned his own business, retiring at the age of 65. He was active in the Lions Club in Orange and loved fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen, of Kirbyville, daughters Jennifer and Diane, sister Cindy Naivar, brother Gene Lock, seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19 from 6 pm until 8 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 11 am Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Please see obituary. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 The citizens are still fighting the effects of Hurricane Rita. Saturday will be the last day for the Blue Roof program.*****West OrangeStark Mustangs defeat Palestine Wildcats 42-13 to advance in the playoffs. They will face the Giddings Buffalos in the state quarterfinals. Quarterback Kenneth Beasley scored four rushing touchdowns and one through the air. He rushed for 190 yards.*****The Bridge City Cardinals stunned the Texas sports world by crushing the Jasper Bulldogs 23-0. The Cardinals advance to the third round against the Hutto Hippos. Bridge City held Jasper to just 140 yards on 40 carries and 56 years passing. Quarterback Dishon had 133 yards rushing and passed for 90 yards. Coach Claude Tarver praised special team kicker A. J. Hecker and punter Jeff Stringer.*****Orange County Parks Director Donna Scales says the 453 acre Claiborne West Park suffered a lot of Rita damage. Over 400 trees were lost in the 139 acres developed for the public. She said the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers have been great. This is the second crew working in the park. The first was from Florida, the second from Alabama. Before

Rita the park contained two playgrounds, six shelters, barbecue grills, bath rooms, picnic grounds and an amphitheater. Surprisingly most structures survived with very little damage. Scales said they are working hard to have the park ready in December.*****With the opening of deer season, 13 year old Kane Tolar, of Bridge City, bagged a 10-pointer at the Newton County 87 Hunting Club.*****Seven year old Griffin Patterson, of Orangefield, tagged his first deer, an 11-point buck. The buck was bagged opening day in Groveton. Proud parents are Brigg and Amy Patterson.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Bettye Hyland. 77, of Bridge City, died Nov. 14 at Hospice Care Center, in Houston. She was the first employee of Bridge City Bank and worked there 27 years. She sang in the choir at First Christian Church. The daughter of Allen T. and Thelma Hebert, she is survived by her husband George Hyland and sons George, Jr. and Michael and her mother Thelma.*****Connie Cruse Dickey, 54, of Orange, died Wednesday, Nov. 16. Service was held Nov. 19 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating were Chaplain Mike Evans and her brother Rev. George Cruse, Jr. She was the daughter of George and Peggy Cruse. She was a retired correctional sergeant in the Orange County Sheriff‘s Department. Serving as pallbearers were Justin Cruse, Eric Ridley, Dana Soiett, Butch Holbrooks and Joey Hebert, Sr. and Jr.*****Walter D. Hoffpauir, 81, died Nov. 17. He was a WWII Army veteran and an area meat cutter for 50 years. He was a native of Kaplan, Louisiana.*****Judy Isaacs Savage, 45, of West Orange, died Nov. 18. She was a hair dresser. Judy is survived by her mother Tomiko Isaacs and two daughters Meagan and Whitney Savage.*****Lucille Cora Duhon, 70, of Orange, died Nov. 18. Funeral was held at Dorman Funeral Home Nov. 21.*****Dan Domas, 19, was killed in an auto accident Nov. 18. Dan, a Texas A&M student and friends left College Station to attend the West Orange-Stark game in Lufkin when they were hit by another Aggie student returning to A& M. The accident was not fatal to the other passengers. Dan was a sophomore. Dan had been a star on the WO-S baseball team and wanted to be a coach. He is survived by his parents Dan and Annely Domas.*****Marlene “Sally” Smith, 73, of Orange, died Oct. 4, in Little Rock, where she had evacuated from Hurricane Rita. A memorial service was heldNov. 19.*****Donald E. Sargent, 76, of Orange, died Nov. 20. He was a retired supervisor with Dupont. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, two sons and three daughters.*****Betty Lormand, 74, of Bridge City, died Nov. 24. Service will be held Nov. 28 at Claybar in Bridge City. She was a native of Port Arthur and lived in Bridge City since 1953. She was retired from Insurance Concepts. She was proceeded in death by her parents Otto and Gertrude Blanchard and son Gary W. Lormand. She is survived by her husband Curney W. Lormand, Sr., son Curney, Jr., daughter Denise. Father Jim McClintock, pastor of St. Henry Catholic church will conduct the service. 40 Years Ago-1975 Bridge City attorney, H.D. Pate, was elected president of the Orange County Bar Association. He also celebrates a birthday this week. H.D. has come a long way. He started on the streets of Austin, delivering the Austin morning paper at the age of 6-years-old. He received a football scholarship to UTA, then attended law school and became Bridge City’s first attorney. (Editor’s note: And like they say, “The rest is history.”)*****Harry Waddell, a Bridge City resident, pride of Rock Island, a former roommate of Roy Dunn at Mrs. Shugard’s boarding house in Port Arthur, returned to the place of his youth and bagged a large, 12-point deer. His dad and brothers are avid hunters and hundreds of antlers hang around the old homestead.*****County Judge Grover Halliburton, who has had a couple of rough weeks as head of Commissioner’s Court said, “It’s times like this that I wish “Stick” Stringer would have won the election. (Editor’s note: Grover and James were opponents for county judge. “Stick” is on commissioner’s court today. He is a businessman and one heck of a good representative for the citizens. How are you going to pressure someone like “Stick”? The people love. him.*****Former Orange mayor Neal Miller, Jr. has been named vice president and director of governmental relations by Gulf Oil Co.*****The 1975 Dist. 10-AAA All Orange County Football Team named Richard Slaydon, offensive player of the year. Randy Fults, defensive player of the year; Gary Worster named Dist. 10-AAA most valuable player; offense linemen C.E. Roth, L.C. Powers, Bridge City ends; Ricky Smith, LCM; Reggie Kelley, Stark; quarterbacks Slaydon of B.C. and Craig Couvillion, Stark; running backs, Wendell Rhodes, Stark; Lorrance Wills, W.O.; kicker, Terry Cockerham, B.C.; defense Fults, B.C.; Jimmy Krahe, Stark; Anthony Lestiage, W.O.; Neal Jenkins,B.C.; linebackers Randy Feverjean, B.C.; Patrick Sillers, Stark; David Tuttle, B.C.; Bruce Read, LC-M; defensive backs, Gary Worster, B.C.; Thad Thompson, B.C.; Steve Convillion, Stark. A FEW HAPPENINGS The women of St. Mary Altar Society will be holding their annual gift shop and gumbo luncheon this Thursday, Nov. 19, at St. Mary Parish Hall, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The women have done a lot of work preparing for the event. They make the best cake, cookies, candy, and canned goods, every item, baked or canned, is homemade and Ideal for Christmas gifts. Of course I can‘t say enough about Larry David‘s famous gumbo.*****Our friend, attorney Joe Alford started a new cancer treatment Monday in the form of a pill in hopes of buying six months plus. We pray that it will be much more. Joe is taking the situation much better than I or most everyone else would. I admire him greatly. Not only for his strength but also for being a good man. We pray for he and his family and ask that you put Joe on your prayer list.*****Beebe and the mosquito control crew are doing all they can to combat the influx of saltwater skeeters. If you can’t enjoy your yard however, and want to rid the place of skeeters for at least six weeks, call Cindy at Pestco, 886-4248. They use only natural herbs, no chemicals. You will be pleasantly surprised when Jessie sprays.*****Our buddy, “Sleepy” Smith had knee surgery on Oct. 6. We understand he’s starting to get around and was at McDonald Baptist Church service Sunday. What a guy.*****Brett’s Favre’s jersey, #4, will be retired at halftime ceremonies at the Green Bay Packer/Chicago Bears game Thanksgiving Day. Bart Starr, 81 years of age, who has just returned from Mexico where he underwent stemcell treatment to help in his fight against brain cancer will attend. The Hall of Fame quarterback guided Green Bay from 1956 to 1971.*****Local candidates started signing up for the March primary Saturday. I still look for a couple of surprises. Our three constables in Pct. 1, Pct. 2 and Pct. 3 are doing a good job and should have no opposition.*****I noticed that actor Clu Gulager turner 87 this week. I bet most people don’t know who he is. He is a television and film actor who is most noted for his role as Emmett Ryker in the NBC western series The Virginian. He once performed at Orange’s Jaycee Rodeo.******Our friend John Heard says he will make a fair crop of oranges and grapefruit this year. He brought a few Satsuma’s and they are sweet and juicy.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. On Nov. 18, LCM teacher Melanie Claybar celebrates her birthday as does Aimee Huckabay, Theresa Evans, Celeste Hart, Jonathan Vogt and Stephanie Williams. They join Linda Evans, 73, Owen Wilson, 47 and Kevin Nealson,

62.*****On Nov. 19, our buddy Joel Steirman is a year older. Charles Cagle, Cecil Allen, Ben Carpenter, Trina Stringer, Liz Harris, Linda Klein, Veronica Smith and John Moore all celebrate today. They are joined by celebrities Jodie Foster, 53, Larry King, 82 and Meg Ryan, 54.*****Nov. 20th finds one of the best guys we know, Roy and Ms. Phyl’s middle child, Allen Dunn celebrating. Also celebrating on this day is one of the late Dot Eschbach’s sons, Edgar Eschbach, former BC resident Carey Green, pretty Sunni Oceguera, Lon Hubbard, Jan Briggs and Jim Pruter. They are joined by VP of the United States, Joe Biden, 73, country singers Dierks Bentley, 40 and Josh Turner, 38 and actress Bo Derek, 59.*****On Nov. 21, Lamar’s Butch Campbell, Bart Williams, Jason LeLeux and Marie Campbellall celebrate. They join celebrity football players Michael Strahan, 44 and Troy Aikman, 49, baseball player Ken Griffey, Jr., 46 and actress Goldie Hawn, 70.*****On Nov. 22, 52 years ago, the late president, JFK, was killed in Dallas. Celebrating a birthday on this day is our longtime friend H.D. Pate, who came to Bridge City many years ago and helped establish Bridge City as a city. He still has a law practice there. A great lady, legal secretary Jackie Roberts also celebrates today as does Cecil Broom, Larry Bridges, Belinda Thibodeaux and Barbara Trahan. This would have been our late fried Bobby Taylor’s birthday. he died in March, 2013. Celebrities celebrating today are tennis player Billie Jean King, 72 and actors Mark Ruffalo, 48 and Jamie Lee Curtis, 57.*****On Nov. 23, Mr. Lions Club, a Lunch Bunch member, Randle Morris, celebrates today as does Scott Mackey, Ann Caples and O.J. McCune. They are joined by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, 55 and singer Miley Cyrus, 23.*****On Nov. 24, Candace Todora, Phillip and Janice’s daughter, celebrates as does Jeff Hollis, Thomas Hutchison, Steven James and Jessica Stark. They join celebrities actress Katherine Heigl, 37, football player Jimmy Graham, 29 and Olympic runner Carmelita Jeter, 36.*****Our longtime friend, the pride of Rayne, Louisiana, former Orange mayor and Orange city councilperson Essie Bellfield stopped by. Essie spends each day spreading good will. She’s an ambassador for promoting our area. Anytime a new business opens, she goes by and thanks them for locating in our community. We need more caring people like Ms. Essie.*****I was glad to find out that a woman has filed for county commissioner. Shirley Zimmerman is also very qualified to serve on Commissioner’s Court. She probably knows more about the workings of the county than almost anyone else. She has spent years working for the Orange County Economic Development. I’m sure there will be a crowded field running for commissioner of Pct. 1 now that David Dubose is retiring.*****Donald Trump came to Beaumont and said a bunch of nothing. He’s going to build a wall, “What’s it going to cost Donald?” “It’s going to be a great wall, a Trump wall.” “What’s it going to cost Donald?” “Much less than you would expect.” “How much Donald?” *****Good luck to the Orangefield Bobcats and West Orange-Stark Mustangs in the playoffs.***** Congrats to the Bridge City boys Dwayne “Beaver” DuBois and Josh Smalley for their great coaching work this season. Bridge City is proud of both of them.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at Luigi’s this week and Robert’s next. Everyone welcome. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Clotile had been after her husband, Joe Badeaux, to go see da doctor for da problem he was having, him. Badeaux had only been to da doctor twice, once wen he was a little boy, den wen he was examined for da Army. Badeaux reluctantly went to Dr. Fontonot’s office. Da waiting room was full wen he walked in. Badeuax is a little shy him. Da lady at da desk asks him, in front of everybody, “Wat’s da matter wit you, hanh?” Badeaux, a little embarrassed, look around. Da lady asks again, “Wat you seeing da doctor for today?” Badeaux anser, “Dere’s sumtin wrong wit my penis.” Boy, Eunice, da desk clerk, got all huffy her, and she shouted, “Mr. Badeaux, you don’t have to say sumtin like dat in front of all dese people, wat if you embarrass dem?” Badeaux answer, “You da one wat asks me in front of em.” “Yeah, but you could of made sumtin up and said sumtin is wrong wit you arm, ear or whatever, den wen you see Dr. Fontonot, you tell him wat is da real problem.” Badeaux t’row his hands up, his face turn red, he turn around and go out of da office, den he turn round and came back in. He walk up to Eunice and she aks him,“Mr. Badeaux, wat you seeing da doctor for today?” Badeaux tells her, “Dere’s someting wrong wit my ear.” Eunice smile at him, den she asks him, “Wats wrong wit you ear, Mr. Badeaux?” “Me, I can’t pee outta it,” Badeaux say. Everyone sitting in da room bust out laughing. Badeaux rushed out da office and went home. No one knows wat he told his wife Clotele or wat became of his problem. C’EST TOUT Did the Orange County Commissioners Court act in haste in their support of a 10 mile toll road from Beaumont to Vidor? Jefferson County Commissioners Court has tabled the issue for future study. They have concerns over the economic feasibility and the impact it will have on natural resources. There are many unanswered questions. The toll road would be owned by a private partnership, it would be the only privately owned toll road in Texas. Several miles of wetlands in the Big Thicket National Preserve would be impacted. Wetlands play a key role in reducing storm surges. According to Janice Bezanson, executive director of Texas Conservation Alliance “The projection of $9 billion in revenues over 50 years is a red flag, that’s $180 million per year at the $2 to $2.50 per car toll that’s being suggested. It would take 8,000 to 10,000 cars per hour, 24 hours a day, for five decades, to produce these revenues. That’s totally implausible.” This road is not a loop, it would run from Hwy. 105 at Parkdale Mall to Hwy.105 at Main Street in Vidor. It really serves little purpose. There’s a hidden agenda in there somewhere. Orange County commissioners should revisit this proposal. There’s something not quite kosher about this deal.*****Thanks for your time, mine is up. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 18, 2015 •

POLITICAL STATEMENT

Keith Merritt announces for Sheriff’s race

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc.’s Susan Swan and Rossie Hughes model a bench that turns into a picnic table, made by LCM High School’s building trades class, taught by Wayne Stephenson. This will be an item up for grabs at the Silent Auction at the Beary Merry Christmas Market, on December 5, at Little Cypress Elementary.

LC-M Foundation sets Breakfast with Santa e Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation’s Breakfast with Santa, which kicks off the Beary Merry Christmas Market, has been expanded this year. e three main choices include a Chik-Fil-A chicken biscuit, McDonald’s sausage biscuit, or homemade pancakes. Breakfast is from 9-10 a.m. and the market is from 10 am-3 pm. Breakfast tickets are $6 and include an early 9:30 a.m. entry into the market area. Tickets for the market only are $3. ere is limited seating for the breakfast and those tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Tickets can be purchased at Mauriceville Elementary School in Mauriceville and at the LCM Administration Office, at 6586 FM 1130 in Orange, beginning Dec. 5. e market will once again be held at Little Cypress Elementary, 5723 Meeks Drive. Children will be able to have their photos with Santa in a real sleigh and have them in hand before leaving the Beary Merry Market. Silent auction items include a red wooden picnic table/bench, constructed by Wayne Stephenson’s Building Trades class, a fire pit, Adirondack chairs, a chicken and sausage dinner for 10, Star of Texas wrought iron items and much more. Vendors are coming from across southeast Texas

bringing fudge, peanut brittle, stained glass, wood products, crafts and gifts of all kinds. e Christmas Shop is a place for kids (or adults) to shop for their family or friends. Elves will be on hand to help children wrap their purchases so they will be a surprise for the recipient. e Bake Shop will have good things to eat on site or to take home. Some vendor spaces are available and can be picked up at the LCM Administration Building or by going to the LCM website (www.lcmcisd.org), clicking on the “Community” tab and selecting Education Foundation and downloading the form, or by contacting Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 409651-2187. A 10 by 10 booth area is $50. Table rental in the hallway area is $30. All proceeds from the Market go to the Foundation’s Grants-to-Educators program. Since the group began giving grants in 2004, it has awarded 130 grants totaling over $158,000. Sponsorships for the event are still available and those can be accessed through the same website or location as above. For additional information or questions, contact Rossie Hughes, 313-7461, rossiedee@yahoo.com or Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 651-2187.

My name is Keith Merritt and I am running for re-election to continue to be your Orange County Sheriff for the next four years. I do not consider myself a politician, but instead a very proud public servant. I am running on the Republican ticket. I have been your Sheriff for the past seven years. I won the election as your Sheriff and took office on January 1, 2009. I did not have an opponent for my second four year term as your Sheriff. I am asking for your continued support again for the March 1, 2016 Primary election to serve another four year term as your Sheriff. Many people have supported my career in Law Enforcement that began in 1979 when I first started out as a Reserve Deputy for the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office. I served as a Pct. One Reserve Deputy Constable for the late Constable Jack ompson. I then went on to become the Constable for Pct. One for fourteen years, then ran and was elected and took office as your Sheriff on January 2009. I currently hold a Master Peace Officers certificate with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. With that said,

Sheriff Keith Merritt I wish to thank the many people that have supported me over the past 36 years not only in my Law Enforcement career but also as a friend. From 1989 to 2004 I was the trainer and handler for two Orange County drug dogs, Ali and or. is was a very rewarding experience for me. e K-9 program was a huge success for area Law Enforcement and the citizens of Orange County, conﬁscating over $8,000,000 worth of narcotics and properties. During this time I gave over 300 demonstrations and Drug Awareness

talks using drug dogs Ali and or to all area schools in Orange County helping to educate over 30,000 students about the dangers of drugs. I have been married to Marlene Hennigan Merritt for the past 46 years. We have two sons, Robert 42, and Craig 39, three grandchildren Jordan, Easton and Taylor, and two great grandchildren McKarsyn and Ayden. I proudly served in the U. S. Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. I attended and graduated the Noncommissioned Officer Candidate Course and was promoted to the rank of E-5 Sergeant. I received an Honorable Discharge in 1972. Before going into Law Enforcement I worked at Chevron Chemical in Orange for 15 years, as both an Operator and then promoted to Supervisor. I have been a member of the Orange Lions Club for over 18 years. I was named Lion of the Year in 2006 and again in 2015. I received my Private Pilot’s license in 1997 from the Federal Aviation Administration. Since being elected as your Sheriff we have accomplished a lot at the Sheriff ’s Office. But at

the same time we have had very difficult challenges that we have been faced with and I am very proud to say we handled them professionally, while keeping in mind our commitment to protecting and serving the citizens of Orange County. I have the experience, knowledge and desire to carry out the duties of Sheriff. I sincerely care about the citizens of Orange County, the dedicated employees at the Sheriff’s Office and all Orange County employees that share the same desire to be a public servant. My management style has and will always be to deliver professionalism, courtesy, trust and integrity to the citizens of Orange County. You deserve and will receive the very best in Law Enforcement services. All of the employees at the Sheriff’s Office hope that over the past several years we have gained your trust in every aspect. I thank you again for your support and friendship and I humbly ask for your vote to re-elect me as your Orange County Sheriff. Sincerely, Keith Merritt Sheriff Orange County

Tenneil Dr., Orange Possession of drug paraphernalia, 7327 N. Hwy. 87, Orange Aggravated assault, N. Hwy. 87 and FM 3247, Orange Nov. 12 eft, FM 1078 (next to Battlin’ Bear Estates), Orange

Aggravated assault, 11826 E. Sandridge Rd., Vidor Cruelty to animals, 5195 Chandler Rd., Vidor reats, 2590 Spooner Rd., Vidor Nov. 13 Suspicious vehicle/criminal mischief, (unlawful possession of ﬁrearm) 4340 Revere Ln., Vidor Burglary of habitation, 8180 Melcer Dr., Orange Nov. 14 Aggravated assault/domestic disturbance (ﬁrearm), 1205 W. Circle Dr., Vidor Disturbance/criminal trespassing, 10143 FM 105, Orange Nov. 15 eft, 1703 Sheba Pl., Vidor Disorderly conduct, 2315 Inwood, Vidor Criminal mischief, 7535 Hwy. 12, Orange Sexual assault of a child, Hetzel Ln., Vidor eft, 190 N. Fisherman Rd., Vidor Pursuit/evading arrest, 9000 N. Hwy. 62, Orange Nov. 16 Burglary of motor vehicle, 17941 S. Hwy. 62, Orange Criminal mischief, 7325 Sandbar Rd., Orange Disturbance/assault, 6621 Morris Rd., Orange Assault, Carla St., Vidor Burglary of habitation, 321 Alex Ln., Vidor

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Officers from the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls during the week of Nov. 10-17: Nov. 10 eft, 6871 N. Hwy. 62, Orange Terroristic threats/distur-

bance, 1255 Liberty St., Vidor Disturbance/assault, 7414 Royal Oaks Cr., Orange Fraud, 3085 Call, Vidor Nov. 11 Disturbance/assault, 3220 FM 1131, Vidor Burglary of habitation, 3935

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that the Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Candice Harris. She was presented her certificate and gift bag by Chamber Ambassador Christy Khoury at the Nov. 10 coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. She received gift certificates and gifts from several local merchants. Harris is the daughter of Brian and Brandi Harris. She has a GPA of 3.79 and is ranked 35 of 121. Candice’s awards and honors include: Homecoming Court; FFA Greenhand Award; Big “O” awards from numerous teachers and Highest Science Average. After graduation, Candice plans to obtain a degree in business to prepare for law school and ultimately become a successful family attorney.

Seniors Derick Dearing and Kaitlyn Smith, Co-Presidents of Bridge City High School’s Student Body presented to the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Region 5 Meeting about the merits of Student Council to individual campuses as well as the community as a whole as well the value of being involved in TASC (Texas Association of Student Councils). Kaitlyn and Derick are pictured with TASSP Executive Director Archie McAfee.

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Deaths and Memorials

Elizabeth St. Julien Vinton, La. Elizabeth St. Julien, 84, was born April 30, 1931 in Orange, to the late Butler and Alice Wilkes Gans. A native of Orange, she resided in Vinton, most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served in the Catholic Daughters and as a Greeter. She departed this life on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1:36 AM. She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Phyllis (Donald) Ceasar of Vinton and Rachel (Clarence) Stephens of Orange; ﬁve sons, Donald (Sharlene) St. Julien and Ricky (Tracy) St. Julien both of Beaumont, Jason (Beverly) St. Julien of Orange, Steven (Stacy) St. Julien of Lafayette, La., and Derrick (Angela) St. Julien of Montgomery; 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph St. Julien; and four brothers, Eugene, Wallace, Matthew and Walter Gans. Her funeral will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, Nov. 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Father Carlos Garcia will oﬃciate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Orange, under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday at 9:00 AM in the church.

Arlon Fields Orange Arlon Duane Fields, 75, of Orange, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 16, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at First U n i t e d Methodist Church in Orange, with the Rev. John Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, in the Praise Center at the church. Born in Portales, NM, on May 9, 1940, he was the son of Wallace Fields and Bernice Kimbell Fields. Arlon moved to Orange, with his family at a young age and graduated from Stark High School in 1958. He was a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie class of 1963, where he was proud member of the Corps of Cadets. After college he served honorably as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. Arlon spent his professional career at Dupont, SRW where he retired as an area superintendent after 35 years. After retirement, Arlon enjoyed fishing, traveling, spending time with his family and serving his community. As a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church he served on many different committees. He also participated in local organizations including Habitat for Humanity and United Way. As a tutor for the Adult Literacy program, Arlon helped many adults to earn their GED. He was loved by many friends and will be missed. Arlon was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Lynn Smithson Skidmore Fields and his children, Duane Fields, Travis Fields, Stacey Brister and husband, Larry, Greg Skidmore and wife, Amy and Donnie Skidmore. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Jake Fields, Gage Fields, Jessica Skidmore, Caitlin Vidalier, Devon Skidmore and Christian Skidmore; two great grandchildren; siblings, Dona Gaye Fertitta and husband, Buddy, Ken Fields and wife, Susan, Don Fields and numerous nephews and nieces. e family would like to thank their close friend and caregiver, Molly Stringer for her love, care and compassion during this time along with Texas Home Health Hospice.

Tommy Locke Kirbyville Tommy L. Locke, 76, of Kirbyville passed away Monday, Nov. 16, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born May 23, 1939 in Shelby County, to Sybil

(Powdrill) and Vernon Lee Locke. He lived in the Kirbyville area since 1992 and previously in Henderson and New Mexico. Tommy was employed with Bealls Department Store for many years and owed his own business, retiring at the age of 65. He was of the Southern Baptist Faith and member of First Baptist Church of Jasper. Tommy enjoyed ﬁshing, working in his yard and his vegetable garden. Tommy was also very active in the Lions Club in Orange, Carlsbad, NM and Jasper. Tommy was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, who loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Amy Hudnall. Tommy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Locke of Kirbyville; daughters, Jennifer Blount and husband, Darryll of Orange and Diane Murray and husband Patrick of Kirbyville; sister, Cindy Naivar and husband, Bill of Hiram, GA and brother, Gene Locke and wife, Vicky of Orange. He is also survived by his grandchildren, John Blount, Destrick Back, Brad Murray, Bobby Murray, Katie Ames, Kelsey Murray and Kelli Murray; 15 great grandchildren and one on the way and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held ursday, Nov. 19, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, at 11:00 am, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Honoring Tommy as pallbearers will be John Blount, Destrick Back, Brad Murray, Bobby Murray, Mitch Ames and Adam Carter. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. e family would like to express a thank you to Harbor Hospice of Jasper, especially Vicky Beall and nurses aids, for all the love and care given to our love one, Tommy.

Walter Ebanks Orange Walter R. Ebanks died Nov. 13, at age 97. He was born on Grand Cayman Island, came to the USA as a deckhand and volunteered to serve in the US Army in June 1941. He became a naturalized citizen of the US in Hawaii during World War II. He served as a Technical Sergeant in the Army Corps of Engineers and also qualified as a sharpshooter. He was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism displayed in rescuing a drowning enlisted man on Oahu in 1945. Walter met his future wife Dorothy Griner at Lamar Junior College after the war, and they married Dec. 20, 1946 in Beaumont. ey have lived in Orange and been members of the First Presbyterian Church since 1954. During his career as a CPA, he was a founding partner in the firm Ebanks, Owens, and Butler, and he served as County Auditor for a few years in the 1960s. He served the First Presbyterian Church as Deacon and in several other capacities. Walter was preceded in death by his parents John Timothy and Elizabeth Susannah Ebanks of Cayman and his 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; son Bruce (Annalisa) Ebanks of Louisville, KY; daughters Claire (Robert) Eike of Oak Park, IL, Carol Ebanks of Orange and five grandchildren. Memorials may be donated to the General Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630, to OCARC 905 West Park Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630, or to a charity of choice.

Ruth Scales Orangefield Ruth Anderson Scales, 82, entered into eternal peace on Monday, Nov. 16, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont Ruth was born Oct. 4, 1933, daughter of the late R. W. and Mattie Lou Anderson. She graduated from Orangeﬁeld High School in 1951. She married Harold Austin Scales on Oct. 24,

1952. ey worked beside each other for 63 years raising their family. Ruth was a lifelong active member of First Baptist Church of Orangefield where she served formerly as pianist, currently on the bereavement team and yearly with Vacation Bible School. Ruth and her husband loved vacationing and traveled all 50 states. Ruth was a very kind and gentle Southern lady; she had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to her family and others. She was preceded in death by her parents; sibling, Keith Anderson and grand-daughter Lyndie Morgan Scales. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her devoted husband, Harold Austin Scales; children, Kathy Scales Muller of Dallas, Clay Scales and wife, Sherry, of Pearland, Dana Scales-Bourque and husband, Kevin, of Bridge City and Wayne Scales and wife, Lynn, of Orangefield; brothers, Donald Anderson and wife, Mary, of San Antonio and Ronald Anderson and wife, Wilma, of McLewis; adoring grandchildren, Bret Muller and his wife, Jennifer, Reid Muller, Jared Scales and his wife, Crystal, Brittany Granger and her husband, Brandon, Elissa Scales and Austin Scales; great grandchildren, Lillian Tew, Madelyn and Juliana Muller. Services will be held Friday at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Orangefield. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Bret Muller, Reid Muller, Jared Scales, Austin Scales, Jimmy Scales and Ryke Anderson. Friends and relatives are invited and may call upon the family at the church of Orangefield ursday, from 5:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Orangefield, P. O. Box 288, Orangefield, Texas, 77639 or a charity of your choice.

Elvira Krummel Beaumont Elvira “Grandma” Lopez Krummel, 96, of Beaumont, died Monday, Nov. 16, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont. She was born Sept. 9, 1919, in Amelia, to Concepcion Prado and Juan Lopez. Grandma was a former employee of ree Sisters, K-Mart, and S&M Bargain Center and was also known to many as “e Tamale Lady”. Grandma was loved by co-workers and customers. She will be deeply missed. Grandma is survived by her son, Richard Krummel and his wife, Louella, of Orange; daughter, Ruth M. Guerrero and her husband, Louis, of Colmesneil; brother, Jesse Lopez and his wife, Mary, of Liberty; sisters, Emma Orena of Crandall; Francis Vogel of Vidor; and Connie Delarosa of Magnolia; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; ﬁve greatgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marcos Krummel, Sr. and son, Marcos Krummel, Jr. A gathering of Mrs. Krummel’s family and friends will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., ursday, Nov. 19, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jeﬀerson County, Nederland.

Lloyd Bradley Orange Lloyd “Wayne” Bradley, 87, of Orange passed away at his home early Friday morning, Nov. 13. A funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Oﬃciating was the Rev. Charles Miller and the Rev. John Bickham.

Born on Dec. 20, 1927, he was the son of Lloyd Roy and Edna Grace (Meynig) Bradley. He served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II and afterward worked at Texaco in Port Arthur where he became the foreman in the maintenance department. Mr. Bradley was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City where he served as a deacon and also taught the boys Sunday school class. He enjoyed doing the yard and more often than not you could ﬁnd him doing some handyman work in his shop. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenneth Wayne Bradley and sister, Helen Ruth Hebert. Mr. Bradley is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bernadine Bradley; daughter, Christie Lynn McNamara; grandchildren, Derek Bradley, Heath Bradley, Trey Bradley, Jordan McNamara Tally, Chase McNamara, Jessica Goodwin and Bradley Wayne Goodwin; 12 great grandchildren and brother, Glenn Roy Bradley. Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons, Derek, Heath, Trey, Brad, Chase and Brooks.

Gerald Shrode Orange Gerald Ann Shrode, 76, of Orange passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, at her residence. Gerald Ann was born May 30, 1939, to Katherine Louise (Dickerson) and aylas Ray Killian. She was a lifelong resident of Orange and was a member of Brownwood B aptist Church. Gerald Ann worked as a waitress and a store clerk for several years. She enjoyed reading, playing her computer games and cooking. Gerald Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents. Gerald Ann is survived by her daughters, Vikki Lytle and husband, Randy of Orange, Paula Hull and husband, Victor of Orange; son, Richard Shrode of Orange; grandchildren, Brandi, Brittany, Brian, David, Randy, Misty, Tiﬀany, Joshua and Derek. She is also survived by 23 great grandchildren and a host of friends. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 2:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Burch oﬃciating. Burial will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery in the Echo Community. Honoring Gerald Ann as pallbearers will be Derek Hull, Randy Lytle, Victor Hull, Kaleb McDonald, Joshua Hull, Randy Hubbard and Brian Lytle. Honorary pallbearers will be JT Estillett, ayleas Middlebrooks and Godric Middlebrooks. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Harry Howlett Bridge City Harry Elmo Howlett, Jr., 82, of Bridge City passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, at e Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born April 9, 1933 in Horatio, Ar., to Harry Howlett, Sr. and Gwendolyn Gore Howlett. Harry had lived in this area for 59 years and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. He retired from Texaco as an electrical engineer after 37 years of service. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 14, at Levingston Funeral Home, with Dr. Joe Worley, oﬃciating. Harry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Emily Howlett, of Bridge City; two sons, Richard Clay Howlett and wife, Ramie of Bridge City and William Lane Howlett and wife, Sarah of Groves; brother, Don Howlett and wife, Sue of Kingwood; four grandchildren, Amy, April,

Heather, and Andrew and three great grandchildren, Hailey, Jacob and Charles. In lieu of ﬂowers, friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: Alzheimer’s Association, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 or the American Heart Association, PO Box 7015, Beaumont, TX 77726.

Arthur Miller Orange Arthur Miller, 80, of Orange, passed away Nov. 9, in Orange. Arthur was born Aug. 4, 1935, in Jennings, La. He was the son of Marius and Amelie (Premeaux) Miller. Along with his parents he was predeceased by his siblings, Amos, Lillian, Charles, Allie, Alma, Hazel, C.J. and Nell, all of Louisiana. ose left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 60 years, Jeanette (Nealey) Miller; sons, Toney Miller and wife Suzanne, of Orange and Michael Miller, of Texas City; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arthur was a welder, pipefitter, machinist, artist, graphic designer, cartoonist and a sculptor. He worked with many different types of media from paint, to clay, to feathers, to metal. His passion was keeping Native American cultures alive and was the focus of his art in his later years. He loved his family and was always supportive and present for anything that was happening with his children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Daniel Rose, of Community Christian Church in Orange.

Clint Sonnier Orange Clint Earl Sonnier, Sr., 57, of Orange, passed away Nov. 10, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Bell, of Calvary B a p t i s t Church in Port Acres. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Born in Orange, March 11, 1958, he was the son of Ralph Sonnier and Jessie G. (Hardin) Sonnier. Clint enjoyed spending his time on the water fishing. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Keith Sonnier and Raymond Sonnier. He is survived by his mother, Jessie Sonnier and father, Ralph Sonnier, both of Orange; children, Helena Larousse and husband Norbert, of Houma, La and Clint E. Sonnier, Jr., of Indiana; grandchildren, Kateland Larousse, Erica Peacock and Landry Larousse; step-granddaughter, Alexis Larousse and his siblings, Curtis Sonnier and wife Donna and Donald Sonnier and wife Terri, all of Orange and Richard Sonnier, of Corpus Christi.

Clara Hawthorne Orange e Celebration of Life for Mrs. Clara Hawthorne, 76, of Orange, was Saturday, Nov. 14, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist

Church in Orange. Rites of Christian burial followed in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. She died Tu e s d a y , Nov. 10, at e Oaks of Beaumont, in Beaumont. An Orange native, she lived in California a number of years before returning to Orange in 2003. Her working years were spent as a seamstress. She is survived by her husband, Edward Hawthorne of Orange; son, Byron Hawthorne of Port Arthur; daughter, Jacquelyn Arion of Long Beach, CA; three brothers, Rudolph Bell of Vinton, Marvin Roberts of Orange and Henry Roberts of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Deborah Guillory of Austin; ﬁve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Gerald Dykes Deweyville Gerald Bruce Dykes, 78, of Deweyville passed away Monday, Nov. 9, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehab. Gerald was born Dec. 7, 1936 in Soso, Ms., to Lucinda (Turner) and B r u c e Dykes. He lived in the Deweyville area for 30 plus years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Deweyville. He served his country in the US Air Force and retired as a boilermaker in 1990. Gerald enjoyed going camping, hunting, fishing and working in his flower and vegetable gardens. He loved his animals, Little Bit, Feather, Buddy and Tomcat. Gerald also enjoyed watching sports, especially his step-granddaughter, Madison. Gerald was a loving person, who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and his dog, Naenae. Gerald is survived by his wife, Shirley Dykes of Deweyville; daughter, Ethelree Dykes of Laurel, MS; son, Everett “Stogey” Dykes and wife, Sonya of SoSo, MS; step children, Angie Cunningham and husband Scott of Littlefield, Brady Scarborough of San Antonio, Daphne Armour and husband Dan of Lumberton; sisters, Zelda Brunson and Donis Stanfield, both of Houston and Jean Shelton of San Diego, CA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Casey Dykes, Somner Dykes, Swana and Erin Paluch; step-grandchildren, Brandon and Brooke Davis, Ethan Davis, Emma Davis, Madison Gallien, Ashley Cunningham, Kayley Cunningham and great grandchild, Carson Paluch. A funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 13, First Baptist Church of Deweyville, with the Rev. Damon Bickham officiating. Burial was to follow at Doyle Cemetery in Starks. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers were Dan Wimberly, Otis Ray Hennigan, Cal Ebner, Larry Welch, Gerry Weldon, Johnny Deranger and Brad Bickham. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Duncan, Eddie Zerlott and A.C. “Plug” Weitzel.

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Orange County Happenings

Area Wide Community Events Schedules

Free Women’s Personal Protection Seminar Tiger Rock will be hosting a Free Women’s Personal Protection Seminar this Saturday, November 21st from 2:30-3:30p. This is for women and girls age 12 and up. No experience is necessary to participate. Wear comfortable clothes that they can move in and we will also be talking about awareness and strategies to avoid situations that could lead to possible attack during the holiday shopping season. The women who attend will also be learning and practicing easy to use and remember escape techniques. Holiday shopping can be fun but it can also present dangers that women of all ages should know how to combat. We are going to have a fun and enjoyable time while we work on becoming a safer community of women. St. Mary Altar Society Annual GIft Shop and Gumbo Lunch The women of St. mary Altar Society will be holding their annual gift shop and gumbo luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 19, at St. Mary Parish Hall, 912 W. Cherry Ave., Orange. Doors will be open from 9 am-2 pm. The gumbo, cooked by Larry David, will be served from 11 am-1 pm. Meal tickets will be available at the door for $8. This will include a 20 oz bowl of chicken gumbo over rice, potato salad, crackers, tea and homemade cake for dessert. Take out is available with the container being furnished. Delivery is available for orders of five or more. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 17. In addition to lunch, there will be homemade baked and canned goods, frozen gumbo and homemade casseroles for sale. The Sweet Shop will have homemade cake, cookies, goodies and candies. There will also be crafts, aprons and Christmas gifts for sale and a silent auction including gift baskets and more beginning at 9 am. For questions or more information, call 886-4623 or 779--7076. WOCCISD announces Thanksgiving dismissal times West Orange – Cove CISD will hold a district-wide early release for all staff and students for the Thanksgiving holidays. Campus Early Release times for Friday, Nov. 20 are as follows: North Early Learning Center will release at 10:25 a.m. West Orange -Stark Elementary will dismiss at 11 a.m. The West Orange – Stark Academic Alternative Center will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. West Orange – Stark High School will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. West Orange – Stark Middle School will dismiss at 12:25 p.m. Classes will resume for students on Monday, Nov. 30. VFW hosts Zydecane The VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Creole Cookin’, Nov. 19, from 7 pm-11 pm. Tickets are $6 per person. The bar is open for beer, wine coolers, sodas and set-ups; BYOB. For information, call 886-9738. Fraternal Order of Eagles releases schedule of events On Nov. 21, there will be a benefit for Jerry Working from 8 ammidnight at the lodge. Dec. 12, a members Chinese Christmas part will be held from 6 pm-until. There is a $10 limit on gifts. Dec. 31, the New Year’s Eve Dance will be held from 8pm-midnight. Cover is $10 per chair, or $60 per table. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring your own party snacks. Reserve your chair or table early. For more information, or questions about any of these events, call 886-7381. The lodge is located at 803 N. 28th St., Orange. 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.

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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.

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. GetDaNet Fishing Club to host tournament GetDaNet Fishing Club is preparing to host its first tournament of the 2016 year on Dec. 19, at Sam Rayburn. Weigh-in will be held at Caney Creek Park, but participants will not be required to launch there. Trailering for the tournament is O.K. This is not an open tournament. Participation has the condition that at least one angler from a boating pair must be a registered member of GetDaNet Fishing Club. If you would like to get involved with our fishing club, we’d love to have you as a member. Yearly dues are $30 for an individual and $50 for a husband-andwife couple. Outlaw Bible Church food drive/Thanksgiving lunch

The Outlaw Bible Church is having a food drive for non-perishable canned goods Sunday, Nov. 22. There will also be a holiday dinner immediately following services, beginning at 10:55 am. Citizens of Bridge City and the surrounding area are invited for lunch and fellowship with the members of the church. Those will not be with their families are especially encouraged to attend. Genesis 2:18 - “It is not food that man should be alone.” The church is located at 2005 FM 408, Bridge City. For questions or more information, please call 738-3160.

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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 pmmidnight. 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.

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Cardinals of Character is a good character program that castrated at Bridge City Elementary School. Teachers are asked to nominate one student each six weeks who show exceptional character in their classroom. Some examples of showing good character are doing the right thing without being asked or when noone is watching, helping others, and setting a good example. Some good character traits teachers are watching for and recognizing in the students are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Winners of this six weeks Cardinals of Character award are: (BELOW TOP) Pre-Kindergarten, Brytllie Hamrick, Diego Ortiz, Jett Hebert, Camila Sanchez and Landon Hinesley (TOP RIGHT) Kindergarten winners are Konner Quigley, Ava Propps, Pelin Aras, Addyson Knight, Caleb Woodard, Arianna Collazo, Parker Dishon, Cly Troquille, Kayla Ener, Naidelin Collazo and Zoey Larson. (BELOW BOTTOM) First grade winners are Madeleine Doyle, Weldon Freeman, Audrey Bailey, Braxton Kiamar, Aliana Hisquierdo, Aliyah Garcia, Cynthia Cordova, Kacie Potter, Sheyenne Bendy, Kaston Flowers, Corey Delcambre, Maggie Gilleland and Skye Myers. (ABOVE LEFT) Second grade winners are Landon Leleux, Jonah McElroy, Konner Lebert, Odes Gordon, Carson Sauceda, Brenner Moreau, Dalton Coats, Brennon Kay, Kevin Ramirez, Brooklyn Tregre, Kayden Meulumans, Mekhi Adams and Phillip Clark.

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Friday, Nov. 13, was National Young Readers Day. Third and fourth grade students at Orangefield Elementary participated in this event by hanging out in their pajamas and reading books. The students enjoyed several special guests reading to them including Stephen Patterson, the superintendent, Zach Quinn, the elementary principal, and Teri Rainey, the assistant principal.

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‘Broom’ flies to the Lutcher Theater The Olivier Award Nominated Room on the Broom flies into North America and directly to the Lutcher Theater from London’s West End bringing a witch, her cat, a dragon, a few friendly animals and much more! This Lutcher Incredible Kids Event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, for two performances at 9:30 and 11:30 am. $5 student tickets and $10 adult tickets are available by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 886-5535. The same company that brought us The Gruffalo and The Snail and the Whale, Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation of the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, takes audiences aboard a magnificent broom for an unforgettable adventure! Room on the Broom is an ideal family treat for those who love the book and as an introduction to theatre for preschool and kindergarten children and their families. Expect enchanting puppetry, sing-a-long songs and hilarious fun for everyone aged three and up. Join a witch and her cat as they fly happily along on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night! With the help of a daft dog, a

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Community Christian School’s 7th grade class did a study on the short story, “The Doll’s House”, written by Katherine Mansfield. They made their own 3D houses, and wrote background stories on their particular house.

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These “Friendly” ladies, members of the Friends of the Bridge City Public Library, donated hours of their time to paint the new addition to the library. Pictured from left to right are Heidi Welch, Marian Small, Charlotte Chiasson, Annette Fontenot, and Bertie Herman. Painters not shown are Pat Small and Linda Dubose. The paint was provided through a generous grant from the Foundation for Southeast Texas. The Foundation’s mission is to make a positive difference in the quality of life in the area by encouraging philanthropic gifts and by assisting donors in achieving their charitable goals through the professional management and considered and caring distribution of such gifts.

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Apple Glazed Baby Carrots NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record I am not a person that is fond of plain cooked carrots but if cooked other than boiled; I have developed a taste for them. And what would be a good homemade stew without fresh carrots? I researched through my recipe ﬁle and choose this carrot dish for this week’s recipe. If you don’t have baby carrots, sliced carrots could be used. I use my own homemade low -fat, saltfree chicken broth from my freezer instead of the canned chicken broth. It seemed to me that it needed sweeting so I did add a sweeter not called for in the original recipe. is would be a nice change from traditional Sweet Potatoes for anksgiving dinner. If you don’t tell, no one will know this KEEPER is heart-healthy.

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Gusty winds add to the challenge COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Our confidence level was waning and I was more in tune with a small group of teal bucking a stiff southeast wind than I was with the black-chartreuse She Dog attached to the end of my line. Over the past hour we hadn’t caught the first fish and I could only see the noisy topwater between every other whitecap anyway when the jolt of a solid strike snapped the wind-blown slack out of my line. e 20-pound braid sliced through the tops of the white caps as the fish raced parallel to the shoreline in an effort to dislodge the mouthful of hooks. “It’s a redfish,” I stated as the line peeled off the reel, “but at least it’s a fish and I’ll take it in this wind. ”Twelve year old Cain Sears hustled his way to the front deck and I handed him the rod as I made my way to the rear of the boat to retrieve the landing net. I was so sure that it was a redfish, in fact, that I opened a bottle of water and leaned against the console to enjoy the tug of war. “You might want to hand me that net,” said his dad, Marshall, “I caught just a glimpse of the tail, but it looked like a trout!”I immediately handed him the net, buried the Talon anchor in the mud and picked up the troll motor to give the youngster more room. I never saw the fish until Marshall lifted it over the side and it was indeed a long thick-bodied trout. After carefully removing the lure, Marshall measured her without ever taking her out of the net, high-fived his son and proudly watched as Cain slid his hand under her belly and watched her swim away. “She was just over 28-inches,” announced Marshall, “but I don’t think she would have quite made eight pounds. A very nice fish nonetheless!” See COLBURN, PAGE 4B

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Mustangs, Bobcats winners Cardinals fall in showdown against Carthage By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record ree Orange County high school football teams entered the first round of the playoffs, and now only two remain. e West Orange-Stark Mustangs, Orangefield Bobcats and Bridge City Cardinals all had playoff football games this past weekend, but only two will continue to play another week. e Mustangs and Bobcats will advance to the Area round, while the Cardinals season has come to an all too quick end. e Mustangs (10-1) traveled to Baytown this past week and easily defeated the Houston Scarborough Spartans, 63-0. e game was never in doubt as West Orange-Stark scored on its first play of the game when quarterback Jack Dallas connected on a 38 yard scoring strike to omas

Wallace. e Mustangs galloped to a 47-0 half-time lead, before pulling back on the reins in the second-half to defeat the Spartans, 63-0. Coach Cornel ompson’s vaunted “Chain Gang” defense stymied the Spartans all night and restricted Scarborough to more than negative 40 yards of offense. WO-S advances to the Area round and will take on the Wharton Tigers (8-3), which finished in second place in District 12-4A Division 2, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, at Maddry Stadium, which is located at 828 Sheldon Road in Channelview. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students in advance. Tickets are $8 at the gate on Friday. Wharton, which defeated La Grange 27-24 in the Bi-District round of the playoffs this past week, is led by Coach Tim Finn. e Orangefield Bobcats jumped out to a fast

start in its game this past week in Mont Belvieu against the Houston Worthing Colts and almost gave the game away, but the Bobcats demonstrated its toughness and came from behind for a 37-28 win to advance to the Area round this week. e Bobcats gained a measure of revenge by defeating the Colts in the playoffs, as it was the Colts who beat the Bobcats by a score of 35-31 on Oct. 2. Orangefield (6-5) jumped out to a quick 13-0 in the first quarter as its potent running attack moved the ball and took time off the clock, and the Bobcats maintained a 19-13 lead at the half courtesy of two touchdown runs by Christopher McGee and one by Hunter Evans. However, in less than a 60-span of the third See ROUNDUP, PAGE 2B

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quarter, the Bobcats found themselves down by nine-points. Worthing quarterback Alfred Robertson zipped for a 54-yard score and then connected with sibling Johnitz Robertson on a 45-yard strike to give the Colts a 28-19 lead. A lesser team may have given up, but Coach Josh Smalleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bobcats are no such team and proved it by scoring the games ďŹ nal 18 points on the way to a bidistrict win. OrangeďŹ eld had more than 400 yards of total offense in the victory, despite having three costly turnovers as well. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bobcats advance to the Area round for the second consecutive year and will face the Giddings BuďŹ&#x20AC;aloes (11-0), the winner of District 11-4A Division 2. OrangeďŹ eld and Giddings will square oďŹ&#x20AC; at 7:30 p.m., Friday, at Pearland Stadium, aďŹ&#x20AC;ectionately known as î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Rig, which is located at 3775 South Main at Oiler Drive in Pearland, Texas. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students through î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday and can be purchased at the OHS Fieldhouse. Tickets are $8 at the gate on Friday. Giddings, which cruised by Sweeny this past Friday for a 357 victory in the Bi-district round, is led by Coach Chris Jones. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bridge City Cardinals have been the surprise team of the season as the team compiled win after win on its way to a 7-3 season and third place ďŹ nish in District 10-4A Division 1. However, as surprising as the Cardinals have been this year, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luck ran out this past

Orangefield Bobcat running back Christopher McGee trudges for yardage in the 37-28 bi-district playoff win over Houston Worthing. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland Saturday night in Lufkin as the Carthage Bulldogs defeated Bridge City, 44-20. Carthage scored on its ďŹ rst offensive possession for a quick 70 lead. Turnovers plagued the Cardinals most of the night, including its ďŹ rst play from scrimmage, and the Bulldogs

capitalized on those mistakes on the way to a 24-0 lead. Bridge City ďŹ nally got on the board just before half-time and narrowed the lead at the break, 27-7. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Cardinals narrowed the Bulldogs lead to 27-14 in the third quarter following Derrick Dearingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second score of the game, this time from 23-yards out. Unfortunately, Carthageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense score 17-consecutive points for a 30-point lead and coasted to a 44-20 victory. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Cardinals season ends with a 74 record, but with a lot of excitement for the future under Coach Dwayne DuBoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leadership. Orangefield Bobcat head football coach Josh Smalley congratulates the team following the thrilling 3728 playoff victory over Houston Worthing. The Bobcats now take on Giddings in the area round of the state football championship. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Bridge City Cardinal defenders Kade Wheat (36) and Zach Honeycut (8) take down a Carthage ball carrier in fierce playoff action on Saturday. Big Red fell to Carthage 44-20 in the playoff bout. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

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Bridge City Cardinal ball carrier Zach Honeycut pushes off a Carthage defender and moves the ball downfield in playoff action on Saturday. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Senior Quenton Chargois steps out of a tackle headed to the end zone. Chargois had five carries for 101 yards and a touchdown in the 63-0 win over Scarborough.

NFL’s second half could be much different

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

e ﬁrst week of the second half of the National Football League began last week as teams have a much better idea of their own strengths and weaknesses and also that of their upcoming opponents. ere were at least a halfdozen games that were decided in the ﬁnal minute of the game Sunday and there also were that same number of Super Bowlwinning quarterbacks whose team was saddled with losses Sunday. e stronger divisions of the two conferences appear to have dominant leaders, while the weaker divisions are in a turmoil. Teams that have been strong defensively over the years are sitting near the bottom of their division today.

H e a d coaches are throwing that red challenge flag, disputing the game officials’ decisions until they have no more challenges remaining, which hasn’t happened in the past. It must make the referees gun-shy to call obvious rules infractions. e day of the 100-yard rusher seems to be disappearing rapidly as quarterbacks are now throwing the football 50 or 60 times a game. Rarely is there a kickoff or punt return where there isn’t a flag thrown for a holding or block-in-the-back infraction. And some of the most serious injuries are caused on a return play.

Each week there are disputes of what constitutes a legal catch and what doesn’t. I watched two instances Sunday when the receiver caught the football and then got mugged in the end zone or out of bounds and dropped the ball. After discussions with the replay booth and those monitoring close plays in New York, the ruling was overturned. Some of the best head coaches in the NFL are having major problems winning football games. New Orleans Sean Payton has a big problem, and that’s the Saints’ defense, which has allowed four touchdown passes in each of the last three games. And when a particular facet of the game is going badly, that’s when the team needs to make changes. I’ve said all along that the biggest problem at New Orleans is their rotund defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, who’s been ﬁred from every job he’s ever had in the NFL. He may be

gone before this Korner hits the streets on Wednesday. Mike McCarthy has been doing a tremendous job as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers, but they’ve hit a big bump in the road after being undefeated through their ﬁrst six games this season. e Packers have lost their last three games—and it’s no disgrace to lose to the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers who were both undefeated when the Packers played them—but to get beat Sunday by the Detroit Lions, who had won only one of eight games is ridiculous. ere’s a real good chance Green Bay’s losing streak may extend to four games when they travel to Minnesota Sunday to play the red-hot Vikings. Seattle Seahawks’ head coach Pete Carroll has been successful in most of his stops along the way to the NFL, but his team seems to have a major prob-

lem—holding fourth period leads. Believe it or not the Seahawks have led in their last 57 straight games, which is an amazing statistic. And in their ﬁve losses they’ve suﬀered so far this season, they were leading in the fourth period, only to somehow lose it in the closing minutes. And they boast perhaps the best defense in the NFL. Anyone who has watched the last few Denver Broncos’ games has to believe something is wrong with quarterback Peyton Manning. Although his team was undefeated until two weeks ago, he just doesn’t look like one of the game’s greatest quarterbacks. Monday it was revealed that Manning has a tear on the plantar fascia of his left foot and will miss at least the next game against the surging Chicago Bears. Here in Texas, the Dallas Cow-

boys are still reeling from the loss of quarterback Tony Romo, who may return to action Sunday at Miami, while the Houston Texans are just suffering due to the lack of a bona fide NFL quarterback and a hard-headed head coach. ere are plenty of reasons why the division standings look like they do, and there’s a good chance that when the second half of the season is complete, things should look a bit different. at’s my promise to you!!! KWICKIES…Eight members of last week’s Associated Press Top 25 College Poll suffered losses Saturday with three of those setbacks coming to another member of that poll, including No. 4 Baylor, who took it on the chin 44-34 to the No. 7 Oklahoma Sooners. No. 20 Mississippi State was soundly defeated by No. 3 Alabama while

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Mule deer outlook promising; Hunters reminded of CWD testing Prospects are good for the upcoming mule deer hunting season, which gets under way Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Texas Panhandle and Nov. 27 in the Trans Pecos. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists say above average habitat conditions have bolstered body weights and antler growth this year. Also, the state agency is asking hunters and landowners to submit harvested mule deer for sampling as part of enhanced, statewide monitoring efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease. Although not required in the Panhandle, mule deer harvested in far West Texas are required to be submitted for testing under TPWD’s Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan protocols. e plan includes mandatory check stations for susceptible species like elk and mule deer taken inside the CWD Containment Zone, which covers portions of Hudspeth, Culberson, and El Paso counties. See a Texas CWD zones map on the department’s website. e Texas Animal Health Commission and TPWD will also use the CWD check stations in a cooperative effort to monitor for bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Texas. e tissue samples used for this effort would be the same samples currently collected as part of the ongoing CWD monitoring effort. Hunters taking mule deer inside the Containment Zone during the 2015-16 mule deer hunting season are required to submit their harvest (un-

Korner

No. 25 Memphis was edged by the undefeated Houston Cougars 35-34. Other Top 25 teams losing last week included No. 7 Stanford, No. 9 LSU, No. 10 Utah and No. 18 UCLA. This week’s AP Top 25 College Football Poll has Clemson, Ohio State and Alabama retaining their top three place, Oklahoma State and Notre Dame each moved up one spot to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. Big changes occurred in the second five with still-undefeated Iowa up two notches to No. 6, Oklahoma jumped five places to No. 7, Florida came up three slots to No. 8, Michigan State jumped five places to No. 9 and Baylor

frozen head) for CWD sampling at a check station within 24 hours of take. Over 800 tissue samples have been collected for CWD testing purposes from hunter-harvested deer and elk from the Trans Pecos ecoregion the past three hunting seasons, and CWD has not been detected in mule deer located outside of the Hueco Mountain area. “We recommend hunters in the Containment Zone and High Risk Zone quarter deer in the ﬁeld and leave all but the quarters, backstraps, and head at the site of harvest if they are unable to bury the inedible carcass parts as deep as possible on the ranch or take them to a landﬁll,” said Shawn Gray, Mule Deer Program Leader for TPWD. Mandatory check stations will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 27 – Dec. 13 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec 14. Stations will be located in Cornudas at May’s Café (on US 62-180) and in Van Horn at the Van Horn Convention Center (1801 West Broadway). Hunters who harvest deer in the Containment Zone outside the general season under the authority of MLDP (Managed Lands Deer Permits) will need to call TPWD at (512) 221-8491 the day the deer is harvested to make arrangements to have the deer sampled for CWD. Deer and elk harvested in other areas of the Trans Pecos and Panhandle regions may present their deer for CWD testing, to aid in statewide sur-

lustrated on a map shown on TPWD’s main CWD web page http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/diseases/cwd/. All deer brought to the check stations this season will be aged as part of disease surveillance. Additional biological information such as antler measurements and ﬁeld dressed weights will also be collected as time allows.

Continued from Page 3B dropped six spots to No. 10. TCU came up two notches to No. 11, Houston moved up three places to No. 13 and LSU tumbled from No. 9 to No. 17. Newcomers decorate the bottom four places in this week’s poll—Southern Cal, Oregon, Washington State and Ole Miss. I Fearlessly Forecasted 31 of the 33 high school playoff games correctly last weekend, which is a high for me. Unfortunately, that coin has two sides and I missed 9-of-14 Pro Picks to bring me crashing back to Earth. JUST BETWEEN US…Houston Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus, who belted four home

Colburn e Sears would have never kept the fish in the first place, but since Cain wasn’t the one that hooked it, the catching part was more of a formality than a memorable happening. Add to that, the fact that the elder Sears has caught and released six trout over nine pounds over the past four years and it is easier to understand their brief and under stated celebration. As far as I was concerned, however, in light of the difficult year we have endured due to more flooding and fresh water runoff than we have ever experienced, it was a happening. Surprisingly enough, even with the latest round of rain and flooding north of us, the trout bite has steadily improved over the past two weeks. Easily, our number one concern has been the absence of trout in the 25-inch and above class. At least for me, up until last week they had been all but non-existent. at all changed following the trip with the Sears. We caught and released two more trout over five pounds on that trip and two days later Evan Broussard, Joe Leone and I

veillance eﬀort to contain the disease. A voluntary check station will be established at the Hip-O Taxidermy in Alpine (east side of town on US 90, across from Dairy Queen) during the ﬁrst three weekends of the general season, Saturday through Monday (Nov. 28–30, Dec. 5–7, and Dec. 12–14), from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday. Other check station locations are il-

runs in the first four playoff games last month, accepted the Astros’ qualifying offer of $15.8 million to remain on the club. In the previous three years since becoming part of the last collective bargaining agreement, all 34 players who received qualifying offers declined those oneyear deals, according to a recent article in the Houston Chronicle. But Rasmus really enjoyed being a member of the Astros and decided to accept their offer rather than becoming a free agent. If he did turn down the offer and signed with another team, Houston would receive a draft pick in the first compensation round of the 2016 draft.

Continued from Page 1B caught and released eight trout over 25 inches with the two largest just over the seven pound mark . Gene Locke and Doug Patterson invited me to fish a half day with them at the end of last week and they both caught and released a trout in the six pound class. We have struggled to catch numbers, but we have basically turned our backs on gulls that are everywhere one day and nowhere to be found the next. As a matter of fact, we have caught more slot redfish than keeper trout when we have explored that bite. Only because I guide and the majority of my clients are more interested in numbers than size do I spend so much of my time fishing plastics under a cork or cranking on a Swim Bait. Both choices will occasionally fool a bragging size trout, but we are quickly entering the time of year when the entire Corky-line up, suspending hard baits and topwaters are the most consistent performers. I have spoken at several seminars this fall and via request, a portion of every talk has focused

on switching out the stock treble hooks on topwater lures for single hooks. I really bought into this a few years back not because they were easier to fish through floating grass, but because they were more forgiving when dealing with school trout. Capt. Johnny Cormier finally convinced me that a topwater lure yielded far fewer strikes, but larger fish even when fished under the gulls. Treble hooks are a pain, whether stuck in the mouth of smaller fish or a body part, and the single hook remedied that problem. I also cannot say that I miss a single strike due to fewer barbs. I can state, however, that I have experimented with it on my Corkies and suspending hard baits and the single hook doesn’t work nearly as well in that application. On a number of those lures it completely changes the action. I hate the cold, but we still need a biting front and a stiff north wind to light the fuse!

Prospects are good for the upcoming mule deer hunting season, which gets under way Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Texas Panhandle and Nov. 27 in the Trans Pecos.

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Mustangs roll past Scarborough 63-0 MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record e Mustangs more than took care of their first play-off opponent, Houston Scarborough, by knocking them out, 63-0. ey will take on the 8-3 Wharton Tigers Friday night in Channelview at 7:30 in Ray Maddry Memorial Stadium. “We got the first round under our belts,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “We were able to let everyone get some experience at the varsity level in the play-off setting. But the cost of living goes up this week in Channel view.” e Wharton Tigers beat LaGrange Friday night, 27-24, and will be the home team this week. “It will be a tough task to get by these guys,” ompson said. “ey run to the football defensively just like we do. ey have a big offensive line and they spread the field. I would compare them to Silsbee. ey live on the big play.” Junior Jimmie Woods leads the Tiger offense and according to ompson, has a pretty good arm. ey also have two good running backs in Benjamin Baylor and Dontre Elliott, as well as four “go to” receivers in Antoine ompson, Cameron Branch, Markese Holmes and Robert

McGrew. “We can’t give up the big play,” ompson said. “And we can’t be shell-shocked over them scoring points. ey are a pretty good, well-balanced team with a lot of size.” Eleven Mustangs scored ursday night, including a defensive touchdown. omas Wallace hit the end zone on the first play from scrimmage when quarterback Jack Dallas passed to Wallace who ran right down the sideline for the score. On the Spartans next play after the kickoff, Scarborough quarterback Jared Holley fumbled the ball and Aric Cormier finally got his hands on it and took it in to put the Mustangs up, 14-0. It took two plays for the Mustangs to hit the end zone again on a Dallas pass to Keion Hancock for a 39 yard touchdown pass. Dallas’ third pass of the game was also a touchdown, a 59 yarder to KJ Miller. WO-S then went to their ground game and Jeremiah Shaw had the first rushing score of the night from 38 yards out. Shaw finished the game with three carries for 47 yards. Payton Robertson took over for Dallas in the second quarter and on his second play to navigate, handed off to Malech Edwards who took the ball 37 yards for six points. Kicker Ryan Baham-Heisser’s PAT was good

and the Mustangs led, 40-0. e Mustangs scored their last touchdown of the half with freshman Ja’Vonn Ross who toted the ball across the goal line from 5 yards out. Robertson had a 32 yard quarterback keeper to set up Ross’ score. Despite a running clock the second half, WO-S was able to put two more touchdowns and a field goal on the board. In his first varsity game, Jamarcus Joulevette scored from 11 yards out. Quenton Chargois scored the last touchdown of the game, running through several Spartan defenders 61 yards for six. e Mustangs attempted three field goals with Baham-Heisser making a 22 yarder. e Chain Gang defense held Scarborough to -39 yards and no first downs, while the WO-S offense racked up 461 yards. Tickets for this weeks’ game will be on sale ursday, 9-12 and 1-3pm and Friday, 9-12. Presale prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students, with all tickets $8 at the gate. e Mustangs will be the visiting team. Directions to the Ray Maddry Memorial Stadium (1100 Sheldon Rd., Channelview, TX) are as follows: Take I-10W towards Houston. Take exit 783 towards Sheldon Road. Turn right on Sheldon Road and the stadium is on the right.

The WOS Mustang 'Chain Gang' defense was in the Spartan back field all night. The Spartans were held to no first downs and -39 yards in the bi-district playoff round. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

WOS Mustang defender Mandel Turner-King hit Scarborough's quarterback, Jared Holley in the back field for a loss. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Bridge City Cardinal ball carrier Max Baker finds running room against Carthage in the bi-district round of the state football championship. The Cardinals concluded a great season with a loss to Carthage in the playoff game 44-20. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

Pick Mustangs to win again Joe Kazmar For the Record Playoff Games is Week WEST ORANGE-STARK (101) over WHARTON (8-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Channelview—e Mustangs’ No. 1 objective last ursday against Houston Scarborough was to avoid injury, because losing wasn’t even a possibility. Wharton edged past LaGrange 27-24 in the opening round of the playoffs last week and should be a much more formidable opponent for the ‘Stangs. GIDDINGS (11-0) over ORANGEFIELD (6-5), 7:30 p.m. Friday in Pearland—e Bobcats don’t have to worry about their Friday night opponent being formidable, Giddings is awesome after whipping Sweeny 35-7 in the first round. e ‘Cats have to play their game that got them to the playoffs and hope it’s enough to pull off a tremendous upset. McNEESE STATE over LAMAR—e Cowboys will come to Beaumont Saturday night with two huge objectives in mind—(1) Finish the season with an unbeaten record (2) avenge the upset loss they suffered at the hands of the Cardinals. Lamar would call the season semi-successful if they could disrupt the 2015 Southland Conference champion Cowboys’ trek to the FCS tournament with a seasonending victory. AREA ROUND HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF GAMES— Class 5A-I—George Ranch (11-0) over Nederland (8-3), Richmond Foster (9-2) over C.E. King (9-2), Houston Stratford (10-1) over Temple (10-1), Magnolia West (83) over Bryan (8-3); Class 5A-II— Crosby (11-0) over Ridge Point (8-3), Port Neches-Groves (9-2) over Angleton (6-5); Class 4A-I—

Silsbee (9-2) over Sealy (6-5), Navasota (11-0) over Jasper (7-4), Stafford (11-0) over Carthage (83), El Campo (8-3) over Kilgore (8-3); Class 4A-II—Bellville ( 9-2) over Hamshire-Fannett (8-3), La Marque (9-2) over Caldwell (7-4), Sinton (11-0) over Cuero (Llano (4-7), Center (9-2) over Fairfield (8-3), Coldspring (7-4) over Atlanta (7-4); Class 3A-I—Grandview (10-0) over East Chambers (10-1), Kirbyville (10-1) over West (10-1), Cameron Yoe (10-1) over Malakoff (10-1), Teague (9-1) over Rockdale (9-2); Class 3A-II— Newton (7-4) over Marlin (6-5), Corrigan-Camden (7-4) over Dublin (5-6), Jarrell (11-0) over Crockett (8-3), Franklin (11-0) over Clifton (6-5); Class 2A-I— Centerville (5-6) over Harleton (65), Shelbyville (10-0) over Price Carlisle (10-1), Lovelady (11-0) over San Augustine (6-5), Alto (11-0) over Beckville (10-1); Class 2A-II—Muenster (10-1) over Iola (9-2), Hubbard (9-2) over Maud (8-3), Tenaha (6-5) over Era (5-6), Normangee (9-2) over Lindsay (82); Class A Six-Man—Chester (10-0) over Milford (9-2). COLLEGE—Central Michigan over Kent State, Northern Illinois over Western Michigan (Both Today Wed.); Southeastern Louisiana over Nicholls State, East Carolina over Central Florida, Texas State over Louisiana-Monroe (All urs.); South Florida over Cincinnati, Boise State over Air Force (Both Fri.); Abilene Christian over Northern Colorado over Abilene Christian, Incarnate Word over Houston Baptist, Stephen F. Austin over Northwestern State, Sam Houston State over Central Arkansas, Clemson over Wake Forest, Ohio State over Michigan State, Alabama over Charleston Southern, Oklahoma State over Baylor, Notre Dame over Boston College,

Stanford over California, Iowa over Purdue, Ole Miss over LSU, UCLA over Utah, Florida over Florida Atlantic, Oklahoma over TCU, Michigan over Penn State, Houston over Connecticut, North Carolina over Virginia Tech, Florida State over Chattanooga, Navy over Tulsa, Wisconsin over Northwestern, Tulane over SMU, West Virginia over Kansas, Iowa State over Kansas State, Middle Tennessee over North Texas, Western Kentucky over Florida International, Louisiana Tech over UTEP, Southern Mississippi over Old Dominion, Rice over UT-San Antonio, Kentucky over Charlotte, South Carolina over e Citadel, Auburn over Idaho, Arkansas over Mississippi State, Georgia over Georgia Southern, Tennessee over Missouri, Texas A&M over Vanderbilt, Pittsburgh over Louisville, Akron over Buffalo, Rutgers over Army, Maryland over Indiana, Massachusetts over Miami, O., Georgia State over South Alabama, Minnesota over Illinois, BYU over Fresno State, Georgia Tech over Miami, Utah State over Nevada, Louisiana-Lafayette over New Mexico State, Colorado State over New Mexico, Washington State over Colorado, San Jose State over Hawaii. PRO PICKS—Jacksonville over Tennessee (ursday Night); NY Jets over Houston, Chicago over Denver, Oakland over Detroit, Atlanta over Indianapolis, Philadelphia over Tampa Bay, Dallas over Miami, St. Louis over Baltimore, Carolina over Washington, Kansas City over San Diego, Seattle over San Francisco, Minnesota over Green Bay, Cincinnati over Arizona; New England over Buffalo (Monday Night). Bye week for Cleveland, NY Giants, New Orleans and Pittsburgh.

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Orangefield Bobcat senior Triston McGee comes up with the ball for a critical onside kick recovery in playoff action against Houston Worthing. The Bobcats won the bi-district bout 37-28. This week The Bobcats take on Giddings in the area round. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

WOS Mustang running back KJ Miller hits the open field for a 59 yard touchdown, the fourth touchdown of the night. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Bass Classic dates set for 2016 season e 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will celebrate its tenth anniversary in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex on May 20–22, 2016. e fishing competition will take place on Lake Ray Roberts, and Toyota Stadium in Frisco will host activities for the whole family. Proceeds from the three-day festival will continue to benefit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) youth fishing and urban outreach programs, which have received $2.25 million dollars since the TTBC event first began in 2007. “Toyota has been a proud supporter of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department since 2002, and we are excited to spotlight another great fishery in the state of Texas through the TTBC,” said Katie Scallan, senior manager marketing, Gulf States Toyota. “Toyota’s roots have been firmly planted in the great state of Texas since 1969 with the founding of Gulf States Toyota, and for more than a decade, Tundras and Tacomas have been built at our manufacturing facility in San Antonio. Our roots have deepened since relocating our North American headquarters to Plano, and we look forward to continuing to promote and support the many great resources Texas has to offer for many years to come.” As host venue, Toyota Stadium will feature a wide array of family-friendly activities held in conjunction with the event. Fans can expect the return of the annual three-day star-studded lineup of country music concerts, a large outdoor consumer expo and numerous outdoor family activities—all held in addition to the fishing action taking place at Lake Ray Roberts, one of the TPWD’s premier fisheries. Over the past nine years of the event’s history, the partnership between TTBC and TPWD has showcased some of the best fisheries that Texas has to offer while raising awareness of conservation efforts and funding the department’s youth fishing and urban outreach programs. “e TTBC has been key to TPWD’s efforts to increase fishing opportunities in urban areas through its Neighborhood Fishin’ Program,” said Dave Terre, chief of research and management for TPWD’s Inland Fisheries Division. “About 100,000 people a year benefit from this program, and about 50,000 of those are new to fishing. e TTBC also supports a number of other conservation and outreach efforts aimed at involving more people in the outdoors.” 2015 TTBC Champion Brent Ehrler will join the 2016 TTBC field alongside the top 15 in 2015 Angler of the Year points from both the FLW Tour and Bassmaster Elite Series, and five chosen exemptions. e 36 anglers will compete on Lake Ray Roberts over the three days, with the field being reduced to the top10 for the final round on Sunday, May 22. Ticket and concert information will be available in early 2016. For more information and event news, visit www.toyotatexasbassclassic.com.

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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.

Starlight COGIC celebrates anniversary 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.

ladies: Tana @ 735-2044, Grace @ 617-9531, Pat @ 6262585, or Kathy @ 988-5292.

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.

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, 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.

409-738-2070

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Genesis 2:18 - "It is not good that man should be alone." The church is located at 2005 FM 408, Bridge City. For questions or more information, please call 738-3160.

First Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

409-886-4167

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

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

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

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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

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Outlaw Bible Church holding food drive/Thanksgiving lunch

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

Pastor: Rev. John Warren, Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers, Organist: Justin Sanders

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

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

Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m. Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

Good Shepherd to host pecan fundraiser

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

First Baptist ChurCh OrangeField

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

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

Harvest Chapel

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

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

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trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333 Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 5 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

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West Orange Christian Church

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

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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 for rent: single family home, 4 bedroom, 2 baths, double garage on two lots in bridge city. Living area 1,400 square feet, 2,000 square feet with garage. Includes walk-in shower, electric garage doors, dish washer, excellent neighborhood near bridge city Elementary School at 1040 Arthur Street. Some restrictions apply. No indoor pets, no smoking. $1,100/month. $1,000 deposit. Minimum 12 month contract. Available December 1. call 409221-0601 or 886-7183 (ask for Mark). 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) 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)

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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) 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 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. 409-988-4555

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 WEDDINGS: Ordained officiate available for weddings and funeral services. Traditional and nontraditional with reasonable rates. Contact: David 409-651-1443

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GaRaGe sales Garage sale at 711 4th street old town orange on Fri 11/20 & sat 11/21 from 8 am to noon. Flat screen tv’s, glassware, scrapbooking items, old jewelry and Christmas itmes. Garage sale at 6663 Guy lane off hwy 87, 77632 on sat. Nov. 21st from 7 am to noon. Lots of everything. ThURsday 8aM To noon at 1029 vincent (off Hwy 408) a Carport sale. Clothes, plus size & Junior, lots of misc that includes housewares, decor, recliner, Christmas decor and Coca Cola collection.

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Tiger Rock hosting free Women’s Personal Protection seminar Tiger Rock of Bridge City will be hosting a Free Women’s Personal Protection Seminar this Saturday, November 21st from 2:30-3:30p. This is for women and girls age 12 and up. No experience is necessary to participate. Wear comfortable clothes that they can move in and we will also be talking about awareness and strategies to avoid situations that could lead to possible attack during the holiday shopping season. The women who attend will also be learning and practicing easy to use and remember escape techniques. Holiday shopping can be fun but it can also present dangers that women of all ages should know how to combat. We are going to have a fun and enjoyable time while we work on becoming a safer community of women.

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