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Orange woman celebrates 100th Christmas Jennifer Clarke For The Record

“You get one life. Live it like you enjoy it,” says Cecile Foreman, 100 years old, from Orange, Texas. Born on December 15, 1915 in Louisiana, Foreman traveled to Texas at nine months old and has lived in the Orange area ever since. “Texas is the best place I have ever been,” she notes. And in her century of life, Cecile has seen many events and experienced many transitions. “I traveled, and explored, but I call this place home,” says Foreman. She lived on her own until Ike took her home, and she now resides with her eldest daughter, Ann Hoffpauir, and her husband. Ann is the oldest daughter of seven children. Mrs. Foreman’s eldest son, Roland Sullivan, from her mar-

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The City of Orange is hosting the WOS Mustang “State Championship” celebration parade scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Orange Riverfront Pavilion located in downtown Orange, at 601 Division Ave. The event will begin at 1 pm with the parade scheduled to follow at 2 pm in downtown Orange. Registration forms, which include rules and restrictions for parade entries will be available at the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) by calling 409-883-1011 and at the Orange Chamber of

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With the approaching Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, the majority of city, state and federal locations will be closed in observance of those days. All non-essential offices in the cities of Orange, West Orange, Bridge City and Pinehurst will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25, as well as Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, respectively. West Orange will also be closed on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Non-essential offices in Orange County, as well as state and federal offices will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

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100TH Page 2A Mustang players Kedrick Gant, Keion Hancock, Corey Skinner, Blake Robinson and Mandel-Turner King hold up the State Championship poster after getting their medals. RECORD PHOTOS: Meri Elen Jacobs

Commerce (409-883-3536). More information will be available after the Christmas Holiday. Immediately following the parade, Mustang coaches and platers will be acknowledged by representatives from local cities and the county. Also, there will be performances by the Mustang band, drill team and cheerleaders. Food and drink vendors will be on site to sell sandwiches, pizza and beverages, but no alcohol will be allowed. Please no pets, no dogs and no coolers will be allowed at the event. Please contact the Orange CVB for additional information.

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riage to James Melton Sullivan, is 84 years old. Cecile Foreman married Hugh (“Tubby”) Foreman in 1944, and they had Foreman six children together. “Tubby” Foreman passed away in 1993. Mrs. Foreman also has several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She grew up in a neighborhood surrounded by her extended family. Her cousins were her neighborhood friends, “six of them lived next door, five across the street, and there were six of us,” and they spent their time playing together.

WOS Mustang parade set for Jan. 10 Staff Report

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as well. Financial institutions such as First Financial, BBVA Compass, Sabine Federal Credit Union, MCT Credit Union and others will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Those with Waste Management garbage service will have trash collection on Saturday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. With a busy holiday delivery season coming to a close, the United States Postal Service will not deliver mail on Christmas day nor New Year’s Day. The offices of The Record newspapers will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day and reopen at 8 a.m., the following business day as normal.

Coach Randy Ragsdale hugs son, Ryan Ragsdale after the Mustangs won the state championship.

Soaked from his ice bath, Head Coach Cornel Thompson leads the team in singing Happy Birthday to Jack Dallas after the big win.

Trainer Cruz Hernandez shows off his gold medal after the win.

DeMorris Thibodeaux and Aric Cormier celebrate after the Mustangs won, 22-3.

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 23, 2015

100th Christmas celebrated by Cecile Foreman From Page 1

“Everything we did was fun,” Foreman says, “hop scotch, jacks, marbles. I was a good marble player. The boys didn’t like for me to play marbles or baseball.” She enjoys the closeness of family, “they are my favorite people,” Foreman asserts. Her best friends were Lela Hare and Lorraine Youngblood. She also recalls her close friend Ina Guidry who moved away. There have been quite a few transformations during Foreman’s lifetime. She was born and raised Catholic. And she is a member of St. Mary’s in Orange. She recalls that in her youth, “you had to go to mass, every Sunday, you didn’t want to die with a mortal sin.” While getting to church may be a bit more difficult these days, her faith is still important. She suggests it is a “good way to keep civilization civilized.” Notably, the coming of electricity to her part of town stands out in her memory. “We have gone from oil lamps to solar energy,” she says. As a child, one of her chores was to clean the oil lamps in the home, refill the kerosene, and trim the wick in a specific way to eliminate smoke. “The modern comforts are probably my favorite of all the changes that didn’t exist then,” says Foreman, “things are easier.” As a child, she recalls using Octagon soap. “It was the only soap, we bathed with it, washed our hair with it, washed clothes with it,” but when she was a teenager, Ivory Soap came out, “it cost twentyfive cents to buy,” and she remembers being very careful with that soap. Not all changes have been as easy to digest. Foreman was reading the paper one morning with her son-inlaw who noted that ribeye steaks were on sale for $5.99 a pound; “we used to sell a whole cow for five dollars,” says Foreman. Life during her youth was agrarian in practice, and she raised her children in much the same way, though her husband, “Tubby,” did have to teach her “how to be a farmer’s wife,” Foreman notes. As a child, Cecile Foreman attended St. Mary’s school, and then Anderson. And because she had been surrounded mostly by French speaking people growing up in an area heavy in Acadian ancestry, it was in school that Cecile learned English. She went through to high school, but like many in her generation, she was unable to complete her education as she had to work and help earn an income for the family. Her first job was as a waitress at a restaurant. “During that time, women couldn’t get jobs in offices or anything,” says Foreman. She made $1.00 for working the morning shift and $2.00 for working the evening shift as a waitress. After that, she went on to work at a paper bag facto-

ry where she made $6.00 a week. She met Sonny Block, a bondler at the bag factory, and she recalls “he was studying for a better job. He married a pretty blonde from down the road. She used to sit on the steps at lunch and help him study welding.” Later, Sonny, whose son she still knows today, taught Cecil how to weld, and she started classes after work. World War II was a strange time, Foreman recalls. She had already lived through the Depression, but she notes “I was used to it, people didn’t have enough, it was just the way life was.” During war time, the world was changing. “We were told to be afraid,” she says, “we lived in fear. Each night we had to turn out our lights and shut the shades,” Foreman asserts. The people had been warned of potential air strikes, and advised to keep it dark, so enemies could not see from the air. She remembers “everything went to the war effort,” they could not even buy shoes, all goods and services were affected. “We were supposed to hate the Germans,” she notes, “I only knew one full-blooded German my whole life.” She met him working at the paper bag factory. “I promised to teach him French, and he promised to teach me German,” says Foreman. But the biggest change for her, perhaps, came in the form of work. “I don’t like war time, but we were required to do what we could,” she says. Before the war, “we were only good for washing diapers,” Foreman recalls, “wartime changed people’s minds. Women could fly planes. They could shoot as straight as men.” Cecile Foreman became a welder during the war and welded gun mounts on battleships. The government offered training to women then and placed them in jobs. The position paid $42.00 a week. She had to pass a test before being interviewed by a federal official. She recalls him asking her about her recent marriage, “I wondered what that had to do with anything,” she says, “he [her husband] can’t tell me what to do.” She was placed in the shipyard to work on the battleships and “used to go to bed at night wondering if the gun mounts held.” As thousands of women entered the gate each morning, patriotic songs were playing over loud speakers, “we sang as we went to work,” she notes. Some men had “attitudes about women,” says Foreman, “but we soon blew that to pieces.” After the war effort, Foreman settled in to her life on the farm. “Tubby was a good farmer. I was a good farmer’s wife,” she notes. They had a dairy farm for a long time, and her husband, “Tubby,” would deliver milk to the homes in the area. She recalls him often telling her he was “coffee drunk”

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when he finished his route. Edgar Brown used to invite him in regularly for coffee which he drank from a silver cup. Then a law was passed that changed how they delivered milk. It could no longer be delivered house to house, and a federal inspection took place once a month. The Foreman’s also had a meat market on their farm where they butchered hogs and made sausages. There was a display case for meat as well. She recalls having to help her husband through butchering each time, “I studied that too, and he couldn’t find the joint on those hogs,” she says. The meat market was also subject to federal inspection. “A woman was in the market with a cat on her lap once,” recalls Foreman, “and the inspector came in: ‘Do you know where you are?’ he asked her. ‘I do. Do you?’ she asked him.” The inspector chastised the woman for having a cat inside the market. “We aren’t born into life knowing those things,” says Foreman. She told him, “Federal Inspectors have to tell us.” In many ways, being in the country was better than city living, according to Foreman. They grew their own food. “We raised chickens, turkeys, ducks, guineas, hogs, and beef,” she says. They saved the seed, dried out parts to make feed, “we used everything,” she says “we even used to raise peanuts and make peanut butter.” Foreman wonders how people of today would survive without many of those skills, that were essential life skills for her generation, if something like another Depression occurred. Cecile Foreman has done a lot of teaching and learning in her lifetime. She has passed on her knowledge to her children, and even encouraged them to do more than herself. “I am afraid of horses. I wouldn’t get on one, but all of my children rode horses and learned about them,” she says. She taught her children through hard work and play. When they were little and it was time to pick peas in the garden, “we would line up down the rows, and we would each pick peas all the way down,” her daughter, Ann notes, “after we would go to the old Dairy Queen, on 10th and Park in Orange, for malts, we always looked forward to it.” Her family and children were outdoors, and worked hard, but they had fun doing it. All of her girls ride, and her oldest, Ann, loved to ride steers. Cecile also enjoyed gardening. Even though she was constantly working on the farm, she made time for her yard and keeping the plants up. When people would ask why she took the time for gardening, she would tell them, “I am just helping God keep the world beautiful.” And while she has outlived even many of her nieces and nephews, Cecile Foreman is grateful for family, “I have been fortunate, I have had a good life, and even had relatives I liked,” she says. Many of her relatives grew up around the Orange area as well working in various positions at the courthouse and in businesses throughout the county. Family is important to her, and her children were an integral part of the family’s survival even in their youth. The girls would come home and do chores at the farm even when the boys were old enough to work after school. Ultimately, her sons took over the family business,

American Legion to host New Year party The American Post Legion 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will have a new year party with karaoke provided by Texas Star. Admission is free and there will be food. No BYOB as a cash bar will be provided.

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Foreman’s Construction & Landscaping, which is still operating today. She recalls when they “were using draft horses to pull machines around in the plants to cut grass near tanks,” but that was before the invention of weed killer and various other sprays. According to Cecile Foreman, the secret to a long and successful life is “live it to suit yourself. You can’t go wrong with that.” She further notes that “as long as you know what is right and what is wrong, you should be fine,” and .Foreman believes in teaching children

right from wrong. “Some people talk to children like they aren’t people,” she says, “but they are listening, you have to remember they will be grown up.” As a child, Cecile recalls “I could whip two boy cousins, and I did, until I was taught it wasn’t girl like, and I stopped.” She also learned to trust her mother’s instinct. “Where you see a crowd of kids, you have to check it out,” she advises. “It is important to teach children what they should leave alone,” she notes as she recalls her own children gathered around a snake when they were young. “We just want it to open its eyes,” they said, and she taught them then, that if a snake is resting peacefully, “you let the snake stay peaceful.”

Foreman loves to be entertained. As a child, her brother brought her to a movie starring Tom Mix. “It was a dime to go see a western,” she recalls. In the particular film she saw with her brother, Mix, the star, is killed, “I carried on right there in the theater. My brother never took me to the movies after that,” she says. Now, she reads, watches television, spends time with her family, and takes naps. She likes to read adventure and suspense, and a little bit of history, but “anything too historical, I already lived,” she says. “She wants to be entertained,” says daughter Ann Hoffpauir. After a century, she has likely earned it.

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Stark Museum to expand with library and education wing Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The future is looking bright for the Stark Museum of Art. A groundbreaking ceremony was held this past Thursday on the east side of the Stark Museum of Art in advance of the construction of a new, two-story structure. The first floor will serve as the Art Education Wing and the second story of the project will house the Eunice R. Beckenstein Library and Archive. “Our addition to the museum will help serve our educational and artistic programs,” said Walter Riedel III, president and CEO of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. “The Stark Museum reached more than 13,000 guests in 2013.” The new two-story addition will be approximately 15,000 square-foot, cost approximately $7 million to $8 million and is expected to open in 2017. It will include ceramic tile throughout the addition, in-

clude an elevator, lighting system which will utilize LED technology in the majority of the structure, along with occupancy sensors. According to Riedel, the new building will be built primarily from concrete and steel and will make it virtually fireproof. “This building is even designed to withstand a category 5 hurricane,” Riedel added. The Stark Foundation decided now was the time to expand the Stark Museum based on recent growth patterns. To date, general visition has already increased 10 percent compared to 2014 and school program attendance has increased 31 percent. In 2015, to date, more than 100 education-facilitated public programming days have taken place and more than 6,300 visits to the education studio for various art making projects by school students and public studio program participants. “This is such an incredible opportunity for our program,”

said Jennifer Restauri, Curator of Education. “Our eduction studio has been retrofitted to suit our needs, but it gets kind of hard when you don’t have sinks or a drain in the floor.” The Art Education Wing, which will replace the education studio outbuilding where art programs are currently offered for the various education programs, will provide additional space for growth of programs. It will include two studios, along with a multi-purpose room, gallery, restroom, storage and a small kitchen-area for catering. “Having a dedicated space will really underscore our philosophy at the museum,” she added. “I come from an education background, and I like to get hands-on and be involved in whatever art we are creating with the students. We believe in active-learning and having a building on site will allow us to increase those experiences. We will even be able to do special programs and lectures.” The second floor of the new

A special groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the soon-to-be constructed Stark Museum Library and Archive and Art Education Wing. Pictured, from left to right, are Rob Clark, Vice President, Architectural Alliance; Larry David, Chairman of Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; Trina Nelson Thomas, Director of Stark Art and History Venues; Walter G. Riedel, III, President and CEO of Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; Jerry Vandervoort, Project Executive, SpawGlass Corporation; Kenneth Eberling, Area Manager, Honeywell Building Solutions; and Gus Harris, Chief Properties Officer of Stark Foundation. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

addition, the Eunice R. Beckenstein Library and Archive, will house the very valuable and important Stark Foundation

Archive collections, which also includes historic documents and photographs of the Stark and Lutcher families, some of

which date back to the Civil War, according to Riedel. Many of these valuable documents include information on the social activities and charitable endeavors made by the families, plus various business concerns and activities in Orange and other areas. “We have so many amazing collections here,” said Trina Nelson Thomas, director of Stark Art and History Venues. “I’m proud that you can come here and talk art, look at art and make art, and you don’t have to be an expert at any of those to do it.” Thomas said having the new addition to the Stark Museum of Art will allow the museum the opportunity to try new things it previously had been unable to do. “This adds a layer on what we can offer the community,” Thomas added. “We want to expand our adult-offerings, and this will allow us to do that.”

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MUSTANGS EARN LIFETIME OF MEMORIES On a writing pad sitting here on my desk last Thursday, before Fridays state championship game, I wrote my prediction, West Orange-Stark 22-Celina 20. I really believed the Mustangs would win but only be a two point conversion. I was looking for a very tight game, a nail biter. It was a great win for the team, school and community. Mustangs 22-Bobcats 3. The West Orange-Stark state championship came after a 28 year wait. Friday they won the Class 4-A, Division II title game after losing just last year. The Mustangs are now a three time state football champion, 1986, 1987 and 2016. The only other two Orange County schools to win state championships were Orange Wallace, an all black school with Ernie Ladd on the team and Coach Smith leading the troops. They won in 1954. Coach Chief Wilson and a gutsy bunch of Bridge City boys, including All American Steve Worster won the state championship in 1966, after losing in 1965. The last area team to win was Newton, 10 years ago, 2005. They also have won three state championships in 1986 and 1987. Port NechesGroves won in 1953, 55 and 1975. Mustang quarterback, junior Jack Dallas was named offensive MVP. It was Jack’s second time to perform in the title game. As a sophomore he led the team to the finals but lost 25 -35 to Gilmer. Steven Tims, junior linebacker, was named defensive MVP. He recorded 12 tackles, three for big losses. For WO-S Coach Cornell Thompson, it was the third time he was part of a state championship win. He was an assistant to Coach Dan Ray Hooks when they won back to back in 1986-1987. Back to back titles are hard to achieve. There are many things that have to go right during a season and the grueling playoffs. Coach Thompson and his staff have a stable of experienced Mustangs returning. On paper they are poised to repeat. Next year they will bring far more experience then this year. However, great talent and good coaching alone won’t get them there. They will need a streak of good fortune along the way. No one is prouder than Thompson’s boyhood friend Clint Landry that Cornell got to win his own state title. The two friends grew up in West Orange as country boys when West Orange was all country and they ran the back roads together.*****Now I must move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. CLINTON TO PROMOTE EFFORT TO CURE ALZHEIMER’S

Hillary Clinton calls for wider efforts to cure Alzheimer’s. Clinton called for a dramatic increase in federal spending to find a cure for the only cause of death, ranked in America’s top 10, that can’t be prevented, slowed down or cured. As president, she will propose spending 2 billion a year in an attempt to cure the degenerative brain disease by 2025. It is the first time a presidential candidate has made Alzheimer’s a major campaign issue. From 2000 to 2013, Alzheimer’s death rate increased 71 percent while heart disease fatalities dropped 14 percent. It’s a disease that has impacted most families. We all know someone who either has or is caring for someone who has the disease. It’s a hardship and drains on anyone who has a loved one that must be cared for. Most of the afflicted are older people, the larger number are women. Their primary caretakers are younger and have families of their own to care for. I thought after President Reagan’s battle with Alzheimer’s, the disease profile would be noticed more than it has been in our national conversation. If it was a special goal, like going to the moon was, we might finally find a cure. Meanwhile, the percentages among our elderly continues to grow. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 Elton John, 58, and David Furnish, 43, were the first gay couple to be legally bound under the new British law. “The John and the Furnish” spent $1.25 million on the reception. Their parents attended the wedding. They planned a secluded honeymoon. (Editor’s note: I believe they are still together at age 68 and 53.)***** Rodney Price and Orange County Deputy, Mike Marion, have announced as candidates to replace J.P. Sherrie Smith.*****Bridge City native kicker Matt Bryant makes a 41-yard field goal in overtime to beat Atlanta 2724. Matt also kicked a 50 yarder. Matt put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in position to win the NFL South.*****Karen Jo celebrates a birthday Dec. 23, Flo on Dec. 25, Sharon Bearden, Dec. 27 and his son Jim Sharon on Jan. 3.***** The crew at Ginger & Company Beauty Salon are Pam Seymour, Bobbie McFarland, Judi Hildalgo, Linda Estillette, Robbie Whitson and Ginger. (Editor’s note: I know Judi passed away but I think most of the crew is still there. I could get a lot of good info if I could be a fly in beauty shops. I’d go from one to the other and load my bag with gossip.)*****Highlights of 2005: Hurricane Rita blew in Saturday morning, Sept 24.*****Justice of the Peace Janice Menard was named Bridge City Chamber 2005 Citizen of the Year.*****Michael Coy Darby, first child of Craig and Donna, was born at 8:50 p.m., Jan. 2, and is the first child born in Orange County.*****Dr. Darrell Myers became BCISD Superintendent replacing Sam Lucia. For 66 days before he was able to come to the district, Joe Chenella served as superintendent.*****Bridge City residents watched for the Strutters on television Monday Jan. 10. They were at the tap-

ing of “Good Morning America” in New York, as they ended a week of instructions and sightseeing in the Big Apple.*****The Bridge City Masonic Lodge, No 1345, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Jan. 22.*****Coach Nathan Toon and Coach Brandon Prouse led the Orangefield Bobcats to their first basketball post-season since 1959. The Bobcats ended the season 24-8.*****The Press Club of Southeast Texas named the Penny Record ‘Outstanding Non-Daily Newspaper.’ The Record also received two other awards. Mark Dunn received first place for Newspaper Sports Photo titled ‘Gauthier Wins Texas Gold’ for Michael Gauthier’s photo finish in the 100-yard dash at state track meet. Roy Dunn received second place for Down Life’s Highway column titled, ‘We Buried Mom Today.’*****The “Cuties” performing in the middle school cafeteria on Valentine’s Day were all Bridge City senior males in a mock beauty pageant.*****Bridge City coach Sissy Lemons departs to Nederland. Kori Tyler became head softball coach of Lady Cards.*****David Permenter, 37, was charged with the murder of his wife Cynthia Ann Permenter. He shot her in the front yard at their home, 400 Gum Street, Bridge City, with a 12 gauge shotgun.*****On March 2, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed veteran kicker Matt Bryant, who was formerly with the New York Giants.*****Bridge City council got two new members when Robert Simonton defeated two-term councilman George Navarro in a very close race. David Rutledge ran unopposed in a special election for Place 4. Moe Litton and Kirk Roccaforte easily defeated their opponents.*****BC Cardinal baseball team, under second year coach Billy Bryant, competed in the UIL Class 3-A State Baseball Tournament. Pitcher Kevin Angelle and Darrell Stevens were named to the ‘Texas Coaches All-State’ team. Hunter Hays was named to the state’s ‘All State Tournament’ team.*****On Dec. 6, one of Bridge City’s founding fathers, Bubba Hubbard, died at his home. The now famous “C.W. Hubbard and Others” lawsuit led to the city of Bridge City’s incorporation.*****These are just a few of the highlights. Maybe I will get to more next week.*****Gone but not forgotten: Cheryl Lynn Weeks Messer, 28, of Orange, died Saturday, Dec. 24 as a result of an auto accident. Service was held Dec. 27.*****Johnny Lee “Brother” Allen, 21, of Bridge City, died Dec.. 21, in Port Neches. He was a 2003 Bridge City High graduate. His parents are Johnny and Nellie Allen of Bridge City.*****Olivia Manuel, 89, of Orange, died Dec. 20. A native of Abbeville, Louisiana, she was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church.*****Henry Grady Lapointe, 53, of Bridge City, died Dec. 22. Grady was the son of the late Stanford and Nellie Lapointe. Among his survivors are his brother Delbert Lepointe, sisters Jo Ann Branham and Martha Nantz, nephew Corey Lapointe and nieces Cayla and Charity Branham.*****Lula Mae Higgins, 72, of Orange, died Dec. 18. Her daughters are Diane Willey, Lois Hodges, Betty Marshall, Jackie Feuge, Vickie Hawkins, Robin Hawkins, 21 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.*****Henry Luther Mitchell, 88, of Orange, died Wednesday, Dec. 21. Graveside services were held Dec. 23 in Gause, Texas. He was a WWII Marine and retired from the City of Orange. He was a life member of the VFW Post 2775 and a member of IBEW Local 479.*****Lavenia “Sis” Simmons, 82, of Deweyville, died Dec. 22. Service was held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. She was a retired deputy for the Motor Vehicle office in Deweyville. she was a board member of People’s Ambulance Service and a former water board member. A FEW HAPPENINGS Elaine Myers and her sisters, Justine Huselton and Diane Clark celebrated their mom, Eloise Thompson‘s, 96th birthday this past weekend. They traveled to Merryville, LA on Friday to celebrate with family and friends. Mrs. Thompson worked for the WOISD for 37 years before retiring in 1994. Best wishes for continued good health.*****Just as swiftly as the Miss Universe crown was given to — and then taken away from — Miss Colombia Sunday night, host Steve Harvey quickly issued a public apology for his role in the mix-up. “I feel terrible,” Harvey later tweeted. Some are saying now that the mix-up could have been a planned thing to bring attention back to the Miss Universe Pageant which has been failing in ratings in the last few years.*****On Dec. 21, 1620, 395 years ago, pilgrims on the Mayflower came ashore for the first time at what is now called Plymouth, Massachusetts. I had never thought about it before but that was 128 years after Columbus discovered America. I don’t believe he ever set foot on the mainland.*****A true New Orleans Saints fan, Sean Gros, stationed in New York, came home in November to attended the Saints/Texans game in Houston and this week he traded being off at Christmas to attend the Saints/Detroit game played in New Orleans Monday. His brother Collin met him in N.O. They attended the game and enjoyed a night in the French Quarters. Detroit won but neither team made the playoffs. Sean is now saying, “Wait until next year.”*****The best party around New Years Eve will be at the VFW, featuring G.G. Shinn, with Parker James, Ken Marvel and Swamp Pop Rock Band featuring Jiven’ Gene. Special entertainment by Dana Melancon. Party hats and all the rest. Tickets $30. Contact the VFW for more information.*****Speaking of musicians, Lyle Overman stopped by for a long overdue visit. He plays and sings only at church these days. He keeps Janice working three days a week at Ginger & Co. so she can have her own spending money.*****Most of what I heard in the Republican debate last week was politicians using fear to advance their political ambitions. Their rhetoric wasn’t specific plans or strategy, mostly amateurish sounding garbage of fear to help fuel their political machinery. They seemed lost and confused when the subject turns to foreign policy. On the other hand, all three Democratic candidates in the Saturday night debate had a clear command of the issues and discussed them with specifics.*****One Republican says kill the family of ISIS, I guess their wives, kids and grandparents. Another says carpet bomb them all. Meanwhile, one talks about shooting down a Russian plane, a sure way to start WWIII.*****I went down to Bridge City Seafood, located at Peggy’s on the Bayou, and bought a quart of fresh shucked oysters. Boy, talk about good. I made French bun Po-Boy and nearly hurt myself. For some reason oysters are extra good this season.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On Dec. 23, our buddy, Dayle and the late Buzzie’s little boy, a great guy, Chris Gunn, celebrates today. Also Sue Cowling, Walter LeBlanc and Rodney Petty, Sr. celebrate. Celebrities having birthdays on this day are Soap Opera actress Susan Lucci, 69 and coach Jim Harbaugh, 52. This is the date our friends Carol and Buddie Hahn celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary.*****Dec. 24 finds Al’s better half Helen DeRoche celebrating and our friend, former school principle, Joy Scarbrough, who we haven’t heard from for too long, Terri Estes, Mike Dillion, Mindy Granger, Toni Thompson and Lewis Sims also celebrate. They join singer Ricky Martin, 44 and TV’s American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, 41.*****Dec. 25,

Christmas Day, those celebrating birthdays are Judge Flo Edgerly, Ronnie Hutchison, Janelle Deutsch, Mary Frances Hartley, Evelyn Foster, Earline Russell, Velma Theriot and Randy Wuske. Celebrities celebrating on this day are singers Jimmy Buffet, 69 and Barbara Mandrell, 67 and actress Sissy Spacek, 66.*****Dec. 26 finds Kent Broussard, Laura Floyd, Emily Glover, Ashley Burris and Jennifer Ferguson all celebrating. They join TV show host John Walsh, 70 and basketball player Carlton Fisk, 68. This is also the date our friend Curtis Lee died in 2011.*****On Dec. 27, Mayor Kirk Roccaforte will celebrate his first birthday in 37 years without his beloved wife Shirley who passed away last week, Also our buddy who will do to ride the range with Sharon Bearden, notches another year down life’s highway. Celebrating also is the guy the county let get away, Bobby Fillyaw and Coach Russell Bottley, who is a true fighter. He battled cancer and won. Happy birthday also to Max Pelham, Bobby Sibert, Rob Turner and Jean Marshall. Celebrities having birthdays this day are Good Times actor John Amos, 76 and football player Jamaal Charles, 28.*****On Dec. 28, David’s pretty wife, Harriet Dubose, celebrates as does our longtime friend Karen Jo Vance. We miss her and hope she’s having a great retirement. Also celebrating on this day are Linn Cardner, Lynda Montagne, Stacy Roberts and Jacob Broussard. They join R&B singer John Legend, 37, actor Denzel Washington, 61.*****Adam’s dad, our buddy, Kenny “KeeKee” Dupuis celebrates on Dec. 29, also Jacklyn Bradberry, Pam White, Lauren Leger, Sam McLellan and Pam LeDoux. They are joined by celebrity actors Jude Law, 43, and Jon Voight,77.*****The Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week for our annual Christmas gathering. Next week, Dec. 30, we will dine at P.K.’s Grill.*****A No-No. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller sent boxes of oranges as Christmas gifts to state officials. Texas citrus growers are upset with him. The Oranges came from neighboring Louisiana. He’ in deep do-do.*****That did not happen in our case. On the way to Houston, on Tuesday’s foggy morning, John Heard and Linda stopped by to drop off some Orange County, Texas oranges and grapefruit. What a great gift.*****Sen. Lindsey Graham dropped out of the Republican presidential race. He never got his campaign off the ground. Citizens are just not buying in to putting American boots on the ground. However, in all fairness, he has more foreign policy knowledge than any of the others. Most are just fear mongering, sounding like teenagers attempting to talk about issues they have no knowledge of. At least Sen. Graham knows the subject, even if you don’t agree with his arguments to send in troops.*****Throughout the football season I’ve enjoyed Meri Elen Jacobs reporting on the Mustangs. I have really been impressed with her photo action shots. She just keeps getting better and better.*****Another county employee getting out of Dodge. Deputy Assistant in Emergency Management, Brian Shajari, is leaving Dec. 28. He will go to work for Lucite International in Beaumont. His experience and training will be missed. That leaves a one man show with little experience. God forbid we should have a disaster.*****I was pleased to learn that our friend Dirk Flowers walked for the first time without a walker in months. He did pretty darn good. Keep on keeping on.*****Our own Tommy Mann is on the president’s list at Lamar University. There never was any doubt in my mind that the boy is sharp and is doing a great job for The Record. Besides working, he carried a full course load of 12 semester hours with a grade point average of 4.0 for the last semester. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK “Marie,” Sostan whispered to his wife late one night, “If I died me, would you get married again?” “Mais, yeh, I guess,” she replied. “Would you sleep in de same bed wit him?” “Well, it’s de only bed in de house, so I guess I’d have to.” “Would you make love to him, hanh?” “Cher,” Marie said patiently, “I guess, since he’d be my husband.” “Would you give him my pickum-up truck?” “No, Sostan, I wouldn’t never give him your pickum-up truck,” she yawned. “Besides, he don’t know how to drive a stick shift him, now go to sleep.” C’EST TOUT It’s Christmas Time Around the World There are many places that do not recognize or celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ. To Christians its Christmas around the globe. We believe our God is everywhere regardless of who chooses to celebrate His birth. I’ve found throughout my long life that Christmas affects people in many different ways. When I was just a boy we were very poor and unwrapping packages on Christmas morning wasn’t a big deal because there were none to unwrap. Church, Mid-night Mass, the singing by the large choir, the beautiful service itself, left a mark on me that I carry today. Others may have had a different experience in their youth that has followed them through the years. Many remember big feasts and a festive mood, with very few gifts, while others remember all the wonderful packages to open and the toys Santa brought. I believe the spirit of sharing with family can be a personal thing. I’ve known people that for some reason Christmas is a sad time, others feel guilt because they can’t provide enough material things for the family. For most of us its a joyful time, just to be with family, to break bread together, brag on Mama’s cooking, laugh, joke and enjoy each other, visit about the years gone by when Uncle Dan and Aunt Mae were still around. Mostly Christmas is a fun time to be around children even though I feel we give them way too much. I’m guilty of that. Just to witness the happiness and excitement in those youngsters is very rewarding. Because of my upbringing, I think about those children making good Christmas memories they will carry into the ages. For now, it’s Christmas for you and your family. I wish all the joys of the season. I wish you will join me in remembering the real reason that this joyous time and the real reason for the celebration. May Christ be in your thoughts and in your hearts.*****From all of us at The Record have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Take care and God bless.

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Scarlett Neely as the Student of the Month. She is a senior at Orangefield High School where she is in the National Honor Society, Debate Team, Student Council, Theater Troupe, Library Club, Texas Association of Future Educators and Future Farmers of America. She is the high ranking girl in her class, regional qualifier for the Lincoln-Douglas Debate, State Qualifier in Congress Debate, and a District Qualifier for the Stark Reading Contest. NeelyÂ has been accepted to the University of Texas, where she plans to major in political science. She would like to intern at the Capitol while obtaining her bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. Upon graduating, she would like to attend anÂ Ivy League Law school and eventually become an International Human Rights lawyer and be active in politics.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Dixie Fusilier as the School District Employee of the Month. Fusilier is the custodian coordinator and has been employed with Orangefield ISD for 14 years. Candi Patterson, high school counselor says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ms. Dixie runs our campus behind the scenes making our dayto-day operations possible. She has a huge heart for our district and our students. She makes everyone feel welcomed, at home, and that their needs are met. She goes the extra mile every day to make sure our students and staff have all they need. She is a blessing to us all.â&#x20AC;?

Meyers celebrates special birthday Nativity scene should be placed Special to î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Record From Elaine Meyers

It was 1919 and one week before Christmas, the doctor was called to the house of Virgie and Johnny Marze in Merryville, La. He rode up on his horse, but not before a pretty three pound baby had been born. Her father wrapped her in blankets and placed her in a box next to the ďŹ replace surrounded by warm bricks.Â He made her a cap to keep her head warm.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e tiny baby became the mother of four daughters, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. AďŹ&#x20AC;ectionately, many have called her Eloise, Mama, MeMaw, Mother, Sister, Aunt Eloise and Friend. Eloise Marze grew up in tough times.Â Being the oldest of ďŹ ve children she knew the meaning of hard work.Â She was blessed with two brothers and two sisters.Â Her

Elaine Meyers grandmother lived with them in the twenties as she needed special care; being totally blind. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e great depression was hard on her family.Â She fell in love with her one true love, Basile î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson.Â He would walk or ride a horse ďŹ ve miles one way to

court her. In 1937 they both graduated from Merryville High School and married on Feb. 7, 1938. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompsons had four daughters, Joanne (who passed away at 8 months of age), Elaine, Diane and Justine. In 1975 her beloved Basile passed away. Mrs. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson retired in 1994 after working as a cafeteria manager for the West-Orange school district for 37 years.Â She is a member of Canaan Primitive Baptist Church and dearly loves her church family.Â A people person, î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson enjoys a host of friends.Â At the age of 90, she volunteers numerous hours a week. She has traveled to many countries and more than half of the states.Â Her birthday was celebrated this past weekend with Elaine, and her two sisters, Diane and Justine when they traveled with their mom to Merryville for a birthday celebration!

BRIDGE CITY POLICE REPORT î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec. 5, 2015. Sunday, Nov. 29 â&#x20AC;˘ Suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Suspicious person in the 1100 block of Texas Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Disturbance in the 100 block of Gary.

â&#x20AC;˘ Alarm in the 1900 block of Texas Avenue. Monday, Nov. 30 â&#x20AC;˘ Disturbance in the 2600 block of Texas Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Welfare check in the 800 block of Carolina. â&#x20AC;˘ Disturbance in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Suspicious person in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue.

â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment in the 100 block of Live Oak. Tuesday, Dec. 1 â&#x20AC;˘ Disturbance in the 400 block of Shady Drive. â&#x20AC;˘ Welfare check in the 100 block of Magnolia. â&#x20AC;˘ Suspicious activity in the 100 block of West Roundbunch. â&#x20AC;˘ Disturbance in the 200 block of Elizabeth.

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In regards to the Nativity scene I feel it necessary to share my thoughts and beliefs with the citizens of Orange. After speaking with Governor Abbottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce, the Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce and the Alliance Defending Freedom Organization, I have come to the conclusion that the Nativity scene should be replaced in its original location on City Hall property. We, as a city, should be proud to display our beliefs without the fear of reprisal, persecution or retaliation. Unfortunately, in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s litigious society we live in, we must ensure everything is done to protect our wonderful city and citizens. To protect the city, I urge that as the Nativity is returned we also erect additional scenes such as Santa Claus and reindeers and other holiday ďŹ gurines. In doing so, I feel we protect the city and citizens the best we can should a problem arise.

Doing so will make the community a stronger and closer entity and shows our undivided support to our Lord. It will also send a message that we will not back down. As your councilman, I can assure you that I will do everything I can to ensure the legal and proper return of the Nativity scene back to City Hall. I will not relent until such return is completed. I would like to thank Governor Abbottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce, the Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce and the Alliance Defending Freedom Organization for their assistance and support with this. I would also like to thank the Stark Foundation for their acceptance and replacement of the Nativity scene. And, ďŹ nally, I would like to thank all the citizens of Orange who voiced their opinions and beliefs. I would like to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christ-

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Patrick Pullen mas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year. May God bless Orange and its citizens. Respectfully yours, Patrick Pullen Councilman, District 1

Cagle announces for re-election My name is David Cagle, and I am honored to be serving as the Constable of Precinct 2 in Orange County. I am asking for your vote and support for my reelection. I am married to Kathy (Whitehead) Cagle, and we are residents of Mauriceville. We have ďŹ ve children and ďŹ ve grandchildren between us. We are active members of First Baptist Church, Mauriceville. I have been the Constable of Precinct 2 for the past three years. I have punctually served all the civil papers that have come through my oďŹ&#x192;ce, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars being paid to Orange County. I have diligently performed the duties of bailiďŹ&#x20AC; for Judge Dunn as prescribed by law. I have worked closely with the local school district, assisting them with problems when they arise and providing security on the campuses. I have assisted with the SheriďŹ&#x20AC; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce on calls for service when needed, seven days a week and patrolled the neighborhoods deterring crime

Constable David Cagle and in response to citizen complaints. I have been a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working Constableâ&#x20AC;? as my day starts by 7 a.m. with the school zones, followed by court room duties and then the serving of papers in the afternoon and late evenings. I have been active and available to the citizens. My cell telephone is connected to my oďŹ&#x192;ce telephone and has been since I was elected, which makes me avail-

able to the citizens seven days-aweek. In conjunction with my other duties, I have been active in local civic and charitable organizations such as: î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Mauriceville CrawďŹ sh Festival, Pinehurst Senior Citizen Labor Day Picnic, Orange County SheriďŹ&#x20AC; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Posse Rodeo, Special Angels Rodeo, Orange County Cowboy Church Rodeo, Orange County Canned Food Drive, Mauriceville Youth Football Association, MDA Fundraiser, Orange County Youth Go-Texas Livestock sale and the annual Cops and Kids Picnic, just to name a few. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is was all done for the betterment of our community. In closing, I look forward to continuing to serve the great citizens of Precinct 2 as your Constable. I will continue to be an active Constable that is available, competent and trustworthy. I need your support and I am asking for your vote. Please vote to Re-Elect David Cagle as the Constable of Precinct 2.

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Deaths and Memorials

Mildred Higginbotham Bridge City Mildred Higginbotham, 87, of Bridge City, passed away on Dec. 21, in Orange. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am,  u r s d a y, Dec. 24, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. O ffi c i at i n g will be the Rev. Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:007:00 pm, with a Rosary at 6:00pm, Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, she was the daughter of Duperville LeBlanc and Gladys Bergeron Leblanc. Mildred was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. She was an exceptional mother and wife. She loved spending time with her family and loved to dance. She will be missed by those who love her. A special thank you to the staff of Golden Years for their care and dedication for the many months Mildred was there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Higginbotham; parents and her son, John Higginbotham. Mildred is survived by her daughters, LaDonna Peveto and husband Greg, of Orange and Laura Higginbotham, of Vidor; grandchildren, Scott, Kiera, Kirk, Lisa, Kim, Micah, and Krista; several great-grandchildren and her sister, Mary Ellen Knight, of Grandbury. For those who wish to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Beverly Capps Bridge City Beverly Joan Capps, 70, of Bridge City passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, at her home. A memorial service was held at Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Ofﬁciating was the Rev. Keith Royal and eulogies were given by Aaron Capps, Brandon Hanson and Bobby Tisdale. Born in Beaumont, April 21, 1945, she was the daughter of Lyman Elijah Smith and Louis Elizabeth (Brown) Smith. Beverly was a member of Winfree Baptist Church. She loved her church, her family and the Lord. She epitomized hospitality and never met a stranger. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayden Gene

Capps; parents; son, Hayden Gene Capps, Jr. and her brothers, Elton “Bud” Smith and Jerry Smith. Beverly is survived by her sons, Jeﬀ Capps and wife Angie, of Bridge City and Aaron D. Capps, of Port Arthur and her two grandchildren, Gracie and Landon Capps. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Linda Guillory Deweyville Linda Louise Knox Guillory, 64, of Deweyville, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, in Beaumont. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Tom Hanlon Orange Tom Hanlon, 76, of Mauriceville died Sunday, Dec. 20, at his residence. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Vidor and was a member of the Iron Workers Local Union #135 for 45 years. He was a dedicated family man and was an avid ﬁsherman and c amp er. He served his country in the US Navy. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter Christina Adams and daughterin-law Shannon Hanlon. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Carolyn Hanlon of Mauriceville; sons omas Hanlon, Jr., of Vidor, Chad Lemons and his wife Tammy of Mauriceville; daughters Trudy Garrison and her husband Sam of Mauriceville, Cindy Rutledge and her husband Ricky and Brenda Yellott, all of Vidor; brothers Bob Hanlon of Pittsburgh, Matt Hanlon of Vernon, PA; sisters Peggy Massimino of Bridgeville, PA, and Ruth Baron of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Jana, Dwayne, Rickey Taylor, Tom, Tonya, Jonathan, Chealsey, Keith, Kayla, Mark, Amber, Clayton, Hannah, Derick, Anna, Alisa and Britney, by love Justin Journeay, Jacob and Branden Jones; 13 great grandchildren and lots of other family and friends.

Elton Gipson Orange Elton DeWitt Gipson, 63, of Orange, passed peacefully on Dec. 19, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, Dec. 23, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Oﬃciating will be Father

Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary Mausoleum. Born in Orange, on March 16, 1952, DeWitt was the son of Hershel DeWitt Gipson and Dorothy Marie (Mazzola) Gipson. He was in the last graduating class at St. Mary High School in 1970, and was an active member at St. Mary Catholic Church. DeWitt went to work with his grandfather in 1977, and started his own business in 1983, Performance Blasting & Coating, fulfilling his dream of owning a successful business to hand down to his sons and grandchildren. He loved spending time with his family and friends. One thing he loved most was bass fishing, his heart will always be at Toledo Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his future wife, Kelli Montgomery of Groves; former wife, Deborah “Debbie” Gipson; son Elton DeWitt Gipson, Jr. “Deon” and wife Kera; son, Jason Gipson and wife Melinda, all of Orange; grandchildren, Ryan, Kinley, Logan, Jace and Lane Gipson; brother, Grant Gipson and wife Helen and sister, Marialane “Cowbella” Gipson Hawkins and husband Curt, all of Orange and nieces and nephews, Aaron Gipson, Candace Gipson and Blaise Hawkins. Serving as pallbearers are Aaron Gipson, Blaise Hawkins, Dennis “Bubba” Morgan Jr, Doug Dees, Kevin Conley, Randy Sahualla, Ronnie Raley and Todd Bickham, Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are Adam Middleton, Bryan Ware, Daniel Wilbur, David Nash, Don Michalk, Don Vanderbilt, Earl Kaspar, Jerry Gray, Jim Morrison, Mark Terry, Matt Marchak, Mike Chirafis, Nick Boyle and Ronald Polidore. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in DeWitt’s name to St. Mary Catholic Church at 912 W Cherry Ave. Orange, Texas 77630.

Shealynn Dickson, Kaleigh Dickson, Konnor Dickson, Bennett Dickson and Anderson Dickson. A gathering of Mr. Burns’ family and friends was held Monday, Dec. 21, at Broussard’s, Beaumont. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 55284, or to Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

Andrew Burns Orange

Clois Jay, 87, of Orange, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating was the Rev. David Jay of County Line Baptist Church in Union, Ms. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Rosehill, Ms., April 21, 1928, Clois was the son of R.M. Jay and Ninie (Walker) Jay. He was a business agent for Carpenter’s Local 2007 for many years and also a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Clois loved the outdoors, and he especially enjoyed hunting and ﬁshing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Clois is preceded in death by

Andrew E. “Andy” Burns, 81, of Orange, died Friday, Dec. 18. He was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Ladonia, to Fronie Dickerson Burns and Bill Burns. Andy is survived by his cherished friend, Sara Chimeno, of Beaumont; children, Gordon Burns of Conroe, Cris Burns and his wife, Kelly, of Austin, Rebecca Dickson and her husband, Jeﬀ, of College Station and Bobby Burns of Buna; grandchildren, Colin Burns, Ricky Dickson, Joey Dickson, Rachel Dickson, Jacob Dickson, Matthew Dickson, Lucas Dickson, Kayla Burns and Abbey Burns; great-grandchildren,

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the oﬃce of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Dec. 14-18: Bryant J. Freeman and Niccole D. Frederick Johnny W. French, Jr and Jessica R. Shelton Michael W. Tolbert and Brooke Hayes

William H. Fontenot and Brooke L. Smith Ismail A. Aleshinloye-Abass and Cynthia L. Adams Jerrod W. Gooch and Amber D. Cash Michael S. Dorsey and Angela D. Breaux Anthony L. Tolbert and Alissa H. Staggs Robert L. Phillippi and Janet

M. Salyard Keith A. Kirkland and April D. Johnson Aaron J. Johnson and Leah M. Bourge Moises A. Sierra-Velasquez and Reina J. Sanchez-Rivas Jacorey J.D. Walker and Jonquetta L. Winbush Judd G. Dobson and Danyel L. Wyatt

Billie Buxton Lumberton Billie Ruth Buxton, 83, of Lumberton, passed away ursday, Dec. 17, at the Village Creek Care Facility in Lumberton. Born Jan 25, 1932 in Houston, to Garland Ray Brown and Lydia (Ferguson) Brown, she lived in Lumberton for the last eight years and had also resided in Lufkin and Orange. Mrs. Buxton was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed going ﬁshing, being in the outdoors, traveling and going to the casino. Mrs. Buxton is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Roy S. Buxton. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Darrell R. Duhon and wife, Debrah of LaPorte; grandchildren, Brandi Bishop and husband, Jason and Lee Duhon; great grandchildren, Cameron Duhon and Marisa Bishop and her great-great granddaughter, Mia Martin. Services to remember and honor Mrs. Buxton’s were Monday, Dec. 21, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating was Brother John Fortenberry. Rite of Committal and interment followed services at Wilkinson Cemetery in Little Cypress.

Clois Jay Orange

his parents, his wife, Anita Jay and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his brothers, W.F. Jay and Douglas Jay, both of Newton, Ms; children, Greg Jay, Donnie Jay and wife Pat, Joey Jay and wife Nikki, and Gayla Jay, all of Orange; grandchildren, Jill Jay, Jennifer Chitty, Cory Jay, Sam Dougharty and wife Lacey, Mandy Jay, Justin Dougharty and wife Dalana, Christen Trahan and husband Brandon, Shai Greer, Chelsea Greer, Jessica Jay and Josie Jay and his great grandchildren, Skyler, Slayde, Ailee, Laikyn, Baylee, Hannah, Mason, Cameron, Zane, Cayse, Makayla, Brandon, Weston, Stevie and Danny. Serving as pallbearers were Cory Jay, Justin Dougharty, Sam Dougharty, Skyler Scott, Slayde Jay and Danny Brister. Honorary pallbearer was Wayne McDonald. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Cypress Baptist Church Building Fund, 3274 Little Cypress Dr., Orange, TX 77632.

Wanda Linscomb Mauriceville Wanda Linscomb, 84, of Mauriceville died Wednesday, Dec. 16, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Orange, she was a lifelong resident of Mauriceville. Wanda was a member of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church and a homemaker. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 19, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Burial followed at Wi l k i n s o n Cemetery in Mauriceville. Wanda is survived by her sons Joe Linscomb of Gist and James Linscomb of Mauriceville; daughter Jana Lee of Mauriceville; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist.

Mildred Grant Deweyville Mildred Beatrice Grant, 91, of Deweyville passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Mildred was born Nov. 27, 1924 in Tampa, Fl. to Jesse and Mary Ellis. She has lived in Deweyville for 52 years and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed going ﬁshing with her late husband, working in her garden and sewing. Mildred was a loving person who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Mildred was preceded in

death by her parents and her husband of 64 years, Reese Grant. Mildred is survived by her sister, Martha McDowell of Deweyville; niece, Barbara Hansen and husband, Howard of Channelview. e family will hold a private service at a later date. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed for the family at .

Ralph Nunez Orange Ralph James Nunez, 77, of Orange, passed away Dec. 16, in Beaumont. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Feb. 22, 1938, he was the son of Eddie Joseph Nunez and Estelle Marie Derise Nunez. Ralph was a past Grand Master of Bridge City and a retired sheet metal worker with Local 196. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy Nunez; sons, Scott Nunez and Bryan Nunez and wife, JoAnne, all of Orange; eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Gary Chance, Joseph Conley, Jacob Nunez, Bryan Nunez, and Scott Nunez.

John Mathis Orange John W. (Johnny) Mathis, 63, of Orange, passed away Dec. 15, in Port Arthur. Born in Lake Alfred, Fl, on September 27, 1952, he was the son of John L. Mathis and Viola Ethel Lee Mathis. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Alton Cole and brother, Donald Mathis. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Mathis; children, L i n d a M a t h i s Ward and Nicholas Mathis; sisters, Dean Swanson and husband Kenneth, M a r g i e Nichelson and husband Rick, Sylvia Hernandez, Ann Simmons and husband James, Rosemary Eubanks and husband Charles and Patsy Nicholson and daughter Cassidy; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his fur baby, Cindy. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. e family wishes to thank the staﬀ of the Southeast Texas Medical Center, especially Tiﬀany and Bryce, for the continuous care, compassion, and love they showed from the moment Johnny arrived at the hospital. ey were truly our angels on earth.

Sen. Nichols named to Sunset On Dec. 18, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was appointed to the Sunset Advisory Commission by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. “I am honored to have been chosen to serve on the Sunset Advisory Commission for a second time,” said Nichols. “e work done by the Sunset Advi-

The Mauriceville Elementary staff and student council, along with some help from the St. Maurice Catholic Church of Mauriceville, First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, Sabine River Ford, and ITW Mueller, were able to provide Christmas assistance through their Purple Santa program to 57 MVE children this Christmas. Pictured are teachers and staff as they get presents ready to distribute to the children who will receive them.

sory Committee is essential for maintaining transparency, accountability and eﬃciency in state government.” Nichols, who previously served on the Commission from 2009 to 2013, also served as Vice Chairman. He will be fulﬁlling the unexpired term of Senator Jane Nelson. Other members selected for the Commission include: Sen. Van Taylor, who will serve as Vice Chairman; Sen. Kirk Watson; Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa; Sen.

Charles Schwertner; and Lt. Colonel Allen B. West (ret.), the President and CEO of the National Center for Policy Analysis, who will serve a public appointee. “e Sunset Commission has a challenging assignment ahead of them this session,” said Lt. Governor Patrick. “ese appointees will first decide if the functions of state agencies under review are needed, and secondly, whether they are operating in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

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Safety key in Christmas lighting When Clark Griswold sets out to create a festive holiday atmosphere in the movie classic, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” all havoc breaks loose. He staples his sleeve to the gutter, loses his balance on the ladder, slides oﬀ the roof and can’t get the 25,000 twinkling lights to work because of faulty wiring. Once the lights do work, he causes a power outage because of the amount of electricity they use. Don’t take a ‘vacation’ when decking the halls! Entergy reminds you to be safe and save energy when lighting up the season. Check out these important tips:

Regina Rogers, left, and Dr. Mike Shahan, right, present the Rogers Community Service Award to Lamar State College-Orange’s Butch Campbell.

LSC-O’s Butch Campbell tapped with Rogers Community Award In the mid 1970’s, Butch Campbell began his teaching career at a very small, but inviting little campus known as Lamar University-Orange. After 40 years of dedicated service in countless capacities, Campbell continues to be what many consider the cornerstone of Lamar State College-Orange. Giving of his time, talents, and treasure, Campbell has served the LSC-O campus beginning with his role as a Physical Education instructor and championing his current position as Director of Security and Community Liaison. With his “cando” approach and encouraging attitude, in his words, “e Beautiful Little Campus Downtown”, oﬀers each one of its employees the opportunity to live the campus mission of providing quality education to the area as well as serve the community of Orange and surrounding areas. Dr. Mike Shahan, president of LSC-O, contacted Campbell to inform him that he was the recipient of the campus’ 2015 Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award. is announcement was not a surprise to most of the faculty and staﬀ at LSC-O and in true form, Campbell received the news with exceptional humility. “All of the volunteers that were recognized by e Foundation and the Rogers Family, don’t do it for the recognition, they do it because they are rewarded each and every time

they help someone. Nothing makes you feel better about yourself ”, stated Campbell. “I was honored to be the person to represent Beautiful Lamar State College-Orange. Time and time again, this College has shown our pride and our concern for our Community by giving back, through donations, service, and volunteering. Who wouldn’t be honored to represent Beautiful LSC-O?” Butch Campbell has spearheaded a number of committees at LSC-O and has received countless awards including the President’s Award, numerous Staﬀ Favorite awards, Gumbo Cook-Oﬀ Winner as LSC-O representative, past United Way chair, and is the founder of the Annual LSC-O Spring Day, started in 1976, and LSC-O Elves Committee. Campbell, always considering it an honor to work at LSC-O said, “I have been extremely lucky to work with such a caring group of people, and an Administration that encourages each of us to get involved!” Within the community, Campbell serves as board member and volunteer to countless organizations. A life member of the Orange Lions Club, he is past president, recipient of the Jack Wiech and Melvin Jones Award, and is this year’s recipient

See ROGERS AWARD, Page 9A

OUTDOORS • Make sure the lights used are designated for outdoor use and the cords are not worn or frayed. • Use a non-conducting fiberglass or wooden ladder when working with strings of lights, and stay clear of all overhead wires. • Do not replace bulbs when the electricity is on. • Never let light bulbs touch flammable materials such as plastic or dry grass and leaves. • For outside use, work only with three-wire grounded extension cords. • Use rubber gaskets in light sockets or hang sockets downward to keep water out. • Keep connections and lights off the ground by hanging them over wooden stakes. INDOORS • If using a live tree, make sure it is fresh and green, with needles that are hard to pull from the branches. • Place the tree in a stand with water, well away from heaters or the fireplace. Check water daily. • Examine all lights before putting them on the tree or using them in other home decorations.

Don’t take a ‘vacation’ when decking the halls! Entergy reminds you to be safe and save energy when lighting up the season. Do not use lights with frayed wiring or loose sockets, and make sure they have been tested for safety by an independent testing laboratory. • For greater efficiency and safety, use smaller LED lights, which burn cooler and use about 75 percent less energy than traditional bulbs. • Make sure all light sockets have bulbs in them. Children are fascinated by lights and could put their fingers in empty sockets. • Keep bulbs from touching tree branches. Never burn candles on or near the tree and never use flammable decorations. • Never use lights on a metallic tree. If the lights become faulty, the entire tree could be electrified. • Be careful not to overload extension cords, outlets or even whole circuits in the house. • Turn off decorative lighting when you leave the room.

• Place wires where they cannot trip anyone. Do not run them under rugs. “Our most important message to you is to respect electricity at all times,” said Vernon Pierce, director of customer service for Entergy Texas. “Following safety guidelines can make sure you and your family stays safe and gets to enjoy this time with those you care about.” Entergy Texas, Inc. delivers electricity to more than 430,000 customers in 27 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power, making it one of the nation’s leading nuclear generators. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers.

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Orange County Happenings Area Wide Community Events Schedules To List Your Organization’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com or call 409.886.7183 Orange to celebrate State Champ Mustangs The City of Orange is hosting the WOS Mustang “State Championship” celebration parade scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Orange Riverfront Pavilion located in downtown Orange, at 601 Division Ave. The event will begin at 1 pm with the parade scheduled to follow at 2 pm in downtown Orange. Registration forms, which include rules and restrictions for parade entries will be available at the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) by calling 409-883-1011 and at the Orange Chamber of Commerce (409-883-3536). More information will be available after the Christmas Holiday. Immediately following the parade, Mustang coaches and platers will be acknowledged by representatives from local cities and the county. Also, there will be performances by the Mustang band, drill team and cheerleaders. Food and drink vendors will be on site to sell sandwiches, pizza and beverages, but no alcohol will be allowed. Please no pets, no dogs and no coolers will be allowed at the event. Please contact the Orange CVB for additional information. American Legion to host New Year party The American Post Legion 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will have a new year party with karaoke provided by Texas Star. Admission is free and there will be food. No BYOB as a cash bar will be provided. Annual Mardi Gras parade scheduled The 13th annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewe’s GrandeParade will be Jan. 30, at 5:30 pm in downtown Orange. Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys will provide entertainment following the parade at the Riverfront Pavilion. Food and beverage vendors will be at the event. No dogs, pets or coolers are allowed during the event. Parade applications are available at the chamber office, 1012 Green Ave., Orange. For additional information, please call 883-3536.

press. Music will be provided by the Gulf Coast Playboys. There will be a photo booth and a sports memorabilia silent auction by Don Bonin as well as a special appearance from Boudreaux Dagator. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact The chamber at 735-5671, or email, bcchamber@sbcglobal.net, or by stopping by the office at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd.

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance

Starks VFW to host New Year Dance

Shangr La hosts 6th annual Christmas Strolls

The Starks, La. VFW will host a new year dance Thursday, Dec. 31, from 9 pm- 1 am, with Redbone Cookin’ and special guest Joe Harmon and members from The Harmonics providing music. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information contact DD Entertainment at 337-3047933.

Shangri La Botanical Gardens will host their 6th Annual Shangri La Christmas Strolls, Dec. 23 and 26, all from 6-8 pm. Tickets are $6 for adults; seniors, students and children are $4 and Stark Cultural Venues members are free. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive a 50% discount on admission per person for one evening for each item donated to support Orange Christian Services. Shangri La Botanical Gardens is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

City of Orange announces holiday schedules The City of Orange has announced their holiday schedule and closures. They are as follows: Christmas: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Dec. 28. The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 22 has been canceled. New Year: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Jan. 4. Fraternal Order of Eagles schedule of events Dec. 31, the New Year’s Eve Dance with Creole Cookin’, 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.

OC livestock clinic opened to all counties

Blue Man Group returns to Lutcher

Attention all livestock exhibitors, County Extension Agents, Ag Teachers, volunteers and leaders, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County and Orange County Livestock Show Association will be holding a two day livestock clinic open to all counties for youth and adults. The two day clinic will increase youth and adult knowledge and abilities in grooming, caring, feeding and showing, beef cattle, chickens, rabbits, goats, lambs and swine. Please, do not bring your animals. The clinic will be held Friday, Jan. 29, 6-8 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange, with dinner provided and Saturday Jan. 30, at the Orange County Livestock Barn, Arnell Road in Mauriceville. Youth registration is 8-9 am, with clinic beginning at 9 am. Adult registration will be 8-8:30 am with clinic beginning at 8:30 am. Youth registration fee is $10 and adults are $20. No charge for children under 7 years of age. Early Bird registration deadline for youth is Jan. 15. All youth who register early will receive a free t-shirt. Be sure to bring your folding chairs as seating is limited. Concessions will be available. Call or stop by the Orange County Extension office to register, 882-7010.

After six successful years on the road, Blue Man Group will circle the United States one more time prior to taking the theatrical tour worldwide. Audiences can catch the wildly popular, award-winning Blue Man Group when they return to Orange Dec. 22-23.Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 886-5535.

WOCCISD to observe staff/student holiday West Orange – Cove CISD will observe the holiday break from Monday, Dec. 21–Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Monday, Jan. 4, is a staff development day for all staff and a holiday for students. Classes will resume for students on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Students will not be required to make up the additional Dec. 18 holiday day. Staff members will make up the day on a date to be determined. BC Chamber sets date for Taste of the Bayou The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Taste of the Bayou Annual Banquet on Monday, Jan. 11, at 6 pm, at the Bridge City Elementary School. The family friendly event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 per person and a sponsored table for eight at $160. There will be food available from Tico’s Cuban Cafe, Judice’s Cajun Cafe, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Texas Roadhouse, Circle Dr. Baptist Church and Hush Puppy Ex-

The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host a dance featuring Cadillacs, Sunday, Dec. 27, from 5-9 pm. Tickets are $8 per person and beer wine and setups are available. Singles and married welcome. This is non-smoking in this facility. For more information, call 409-727-0013.

Pitbull to perform at Nugget, Lake Charles Golden Nugget Lake Charles welcomes hip hop artist and rapper Pitbull, for a one-night performance on Saturday, Feb. 6. The popular musician and entertainer will take the stage at 8 PM in the casino’s Grand Event Center. Ticket prices range from $45 - $95 and go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 10 AM. To purchase tickets, please visit www.ticketmaster.com. On Feb. 6, doors will open at 7 PM. For a complete list of upcoming performances and to book your stay at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles, please visit www.goldennuggetlc.com. AgriLife Extension has limited nuts remaining The Orange County AgriLife Extension/4-H still have pecans for sale in the office at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center located on FM 1442. There are one pound bags of pieces-$9.50; three pound

box pieces-$27; chocolate covered or white chocolate or toffee covered pecans-$7; Specialty nuts: one pound roasted and salted cashews-$9; one pound roasted and salted pistachios-$8; one pound raw almonds-$7; peanuts: 12 ounce chocolate peanuts-$5; 12 ounce honey roasted peanuts-$5; one pound hot and spicy peanuts-$4; Specialty mixes: Texas deluxe nut mix-$9; hunter’s mix-$6; California mix-$6; cran-slam mix-$7; mountain mix-$5; Samplers: four flavor one pound pecan sampler -$14; two pound fruit & nut sampler-$22; butter flavored syrup with pecan pieces 11 ounce jar-$5 (Only two left); 12 ounce bag cherry sours-$3. There is a very limited number of bags for some of these come by or call the office at 882-7010. Your name will be put on them and they will be held if you call. Christian Writers Guild cancels Dec. meeting The Orange County Christian Writers Guild will not be meeting in December. Meetings will resume in January on the usual second Tuesday of the month. Merry Christmas from the Orange County Christian Writers Guild. For questions, please contact Karen Y. Stevens at karen.stevens@coldwellbanker.com or 409 988-2588. 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.

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 936-465-1203.

City of Pinehurst garbage pickup changes The City of Pinehurst will continue residential garbage pickups twice a week until Jan. 5. Afterwards, Republic Services will be furnishing a 96 gallon polycart for garbage services. The polycarts will be delivered to residences beginning on Dec. 14. This service will be a one day per week service, with pickup on Tuesday, starting Jan. 5. Garbage should be out by 7 am. Heavy trash and bulk items, including white goods, will be collected from residences at curbside on Tuesday, starting Jan. 5, with a limit of two per household. Heavy trash/bulk consists of domestic waste generated from a typical household, such as appliances and furniture that precludes the resident from placing it in the container. Orange County Christmas bird count to be held The annual Christmas Bird Count in Orange Count will be conducted on Jan. 1. This count includes much of Orange County between Orange and the Neches River including Bessie Heights and the Old River Unit. Participants will meet at the Country Store gas station at the intersection of FM 1442 and FM 105 in Orangefield at 7:00 a.m.. Those interested in participating should contact Gary Kelley at garymke@sbcglobal.net for more information. Fraternal Order of Eagles schedule of events Dec. 31, the New Year’s Eve Dance with Creole Cookin’, will be held from 8 pm-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.

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Christmas Mice NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record

The Faculty, staff, students, and administration of Lamar State College-Orange dug deep again this year in support of the Blue Santa Program. On Dec. 4, Dr. Mike Shahan, along with members of the LSC-O Elves committee, presented a check for $3,000 to Sheriff Keith Merritt and members of Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The contribution will assist in helping more than 150 families and approximately 350 children with the annual toy giveaway. In a long standing tradition, the LSC-O Elves set the goal, fundraising events were scheduled, and as customary of the college, an outpouring of support was realized. Numerous events included links sales, cooked by the master, Butch Campbell, Frito pie sales, casual dress, “What’s in Your Wallet Wednesday’s” and the ever popular Silent Auction. The annual “Cooks for a Cause” was a huge success with “friendly” competition among the campus community. The LSC-O Elves would like to thank the “Beautiful Little Campus Downtown” for their tremendous outpouring of support. Not only did the additional funds help the Blue Santa Program, but an awareness of the needs of our community recognized by the Orange County Sherriff’s Office has been brought to the forefront. Through the blessings received, may each person never forget the needs of the neighbors in our beautiful community. May we also give thanks and show sincere apperception for the continued service of all of the amazing men and women and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Special Occasion

Christening of Victor Alexander Peterson December 20, 2015 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Rogers Award of the Lion of the Year Award. He has served as a participant of Cops and Kids for over 18 years dishing out his famous hot dogs and links as well as Master Chef for many local fundraisers and banquets. He has been a board member for Orange Camp ﬁre, March of Dimes Walk-Chair, Back to School Orange County, and Orange Chamber of Commerce. Butch Campbell has worn many hats over the last four decades. His continued dedication to LSC-O and the entire community of Orange County exemplifies the model citizen. He is a mentor, counselor, and

From Page 1A educator. His character epitomizes one of a true champion. If a person is counted among his friends, he is truly blessed. Campbell has set the bar high on the importance of family and community. LSC-O is a far better place and Orange County has prospered by his service. “Mom and Dad taught me to help others and to care for every person. I think they would be proud of the foundation that they gave me”, said Campbell. “And, I sure hope I can pass this down to my kids.” May all be encouraged by his example and strive to meet the challenges he sets forth.

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Before you read this week’s “recipe’, I want you know about my dear, special niece Karen Maxfield. Karen’s husband, Jay, passed away three years ago after a lengthy struggle with Leukemia. Karen diligently devoted herself to him as a supportive caregiver. It was an indeed a difficult time emotionally, physically and financially. Karen and Jay lived on a large acreage (I think about 25 or more acres) and enjoyed a full and happy life. Jay had a successful plumbing business which Karen helped with by taking care of the books. At the same time she transcribed for lawyers, doctors and the military. Also being a certified rehabilitator of feral animals involved taking care of recued sick and/or injured undomesticated animals. She actively cared for them and once healed released them back into their natural habitat. She did and still does this at her own expense. She temporarily gave all this up while caring for Jay. Karen still maintains their acreage and home and is transcribing again. Besides all this, she manages to raise all kind of flowers, trees and her favorite, a prospering rose garden. In the summer she raises a productive vegetable garden and in the winter she takes pieces of stained glass, using a kiln turns them into beautiful pendants and earrings which she sales for a profit. Most recently she has taken on a job with a cruise line scheduling clients’ plans and activities. She

is able to do all these things from her home. After all this she teaches a Sunday school class. She has lots of friends and an active social life. She has a bubbly personality, a positive attitude and a fun-ﬁlled sense of humor. Everyone that knows Karen admires and loves her. Last year and again this year, she took time from her busy schedule and created a book of recipes, remedies and food crafts. She sold and donated the money to her church’s Christmas mission project. It was so successful this year, it sold out and required a second printing. is week’s KEEPER “recipe” is taken from last year’s book (I don’t have the new one YET).

CHRISTMAS MICE Chocolate Chips or Chocolate Bark Maraschino Cherries with stems, well drained Chocolate Oreos Hershey Kisses Glass of hot water Sliced almonds

*Cake icing in a tube *Cake sprinkles Melt the chocolate in the microwave oven (follow directions on the package). Holding the cherries by the stem, dip into the hot chocolate. Place the dipped cherry on top of a halved Oreo. Hold the bottom of the Hershey Kiss against the glass of hot water to melt it enough that it will attach to the chocolate covered cherry forming the head. While the Chocolate Kiss is still warm, attach the sliced almonds for ears. Use a pinch of cherry for the nose. To make the eyes Karen used icing in a tube and a black sprinkle for the center of the eye (*she said these items are available in the cake bakery grocery isle). Good news! Karen now has a “fella” (Steve) and this month they became engaged. Praying the celebration of our Savior’s birth brings hope, joy and peace on earth. Merry Christmas Ya’ll

Special Christmas Crescents and Green Bean Bundles EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record It’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate family, friends and the birth of our Savior. It’s always so wonderful to have family and friends stopping in during the holidays and if there’s one thing we sure know how to do, it’s eat! Beginning in November, our family gathers to spend time together for anksgiving, birthdays Christmas and New Years day. ere is always lots of good food, desserts and appetizers being brought in from family and friends. e thing I love most about gathering at my mama and daddy’s house is all the laughter, love and food we share. Our family has dwindled down to a very few and there are usually only a handful of us for the dinners, but the food is wonderful and plentiful. e crowd is much smaller than in the holidays past, but there’s still plenty on the table and it’s all delicious - as always. My wish for all of you is that the light of love shines upon you and may your life be ﬁlled with blessings in this Christmas season.

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2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls 1 c shredded cheese (any kind) Directions Combine Sausage and Cream Cheese together then mix in cheese. Separate crescents into triangles, then cut triangles into half, lengthwise. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of cream cheese mixture onto each crescent triangle and roll up.� Bake at 375 degrees about 15 min, or until golden brown. Serve and Enjoy

Green Bean Bundles Stick of butter, melted 3 cans French style green beans 1 pound bacon 8 Tablespoons brown sugar You will need a pan with a rack

to suspend the beans so they won’t be standing in bacon grease while cooking and toothpicks. Directions Preheat oven to 350 Wrap ﬁve beans with a single piece of bacon. Dip bundle into melted butter and secure bundle with a toothpick. Place bundles on rack in pan and sprinkle brown sugar over each bundle. Heat in oven 30-35 minutes or until the bacon has crisped on the edges and is cooked through. Remove and serve immediately. ***My friend Melissa Lambert tells me this recipe is also delicious with asparagus. Bon appétit !!

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His 17th birthday will be one that he never forgets. And neither will the thousands of fans who watched and cheered or his team mates that helped him make it the best birthday ever. The Mustangs showed up for quarterback Jack Dallas’ birthday celebration at NRG Stadium this past Friday at 4, hungry for a state championship and left satisfied, with gold medals around their necks, after beating Celina in the 4A Division 2 state game, 22-3. Dallas was also named the offensive MVP while Steven Tims was named MVP for the defense. “I knew Monday that we were going to win the football game,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “We had the best Monday practice that we had all year. We were really focused.” Celina’s offense, who had averaged 50 points a game, had no answer for the Mustang Chain Gang from the first series. Bobcat quarterback Connor Pingleton left the game early on with a fractured arm and back up Caleb Knowles took over. “Our game plan didn’t change one bit,” Thompson said. ”I understand it was a championship game but we had to do offensively and defensively what we had practiced all week long.” The Bobcats were the first to score when Eduardo Paulino kicked a 26 yard field goal after Celina recovered a Mustang fumble at the 12 yard line. After being pinned deep in Celina’s territory twice in the first quarter, the Mustangs were finally able to get on the

scored the two point conversion to put the Mustangs up, 8-3.

On the Mustangs very next series, on the 3rd play, running back Jeremiah Shaw took the

Jeremiah Shaw eludes a Celina Bobcat on his way to score the second touchdown. Shaw had 13 carries for 71 yards in the game. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Senior Malech Edwards slips past the Celina defense. The Mustangs relied more on the run than the pass to beat the Bobcats. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Using one of the same plays he scored on last year, quarterback Jack Dallas runs 24 yards around the right end in the third quarter to score. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

hand off and scampered through the Celina defense 21 yards for the second score. The two point conversion failed and the Mustangs led, 14-3, going into the half. The Mustangs came out in the second half and Dallas did the honors again on the first series, running the ball 24 yards around the right side to go up, 20-3. Dallas’ pass to KJ Miller was good for the two point conversion. Although WO-S never

scored again, 22 points was enough to bring home the gold medals and the state title for 2015. The Mustangs showed their versatility, using the ground game to put 20 of the 22 points on the board, when just last week against Cuero, all six touchdowns were passing ones. Dallas finished the season with 209 completions for 3113 yards. Thomas Wallace was

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Mustangs win state football championship

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As a Mustang tradition, senior Malacci Hodge signals the beginning of the fourth quarter holding up his “fours.” RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

his top receiver with 54 catches for 984 yards and 17 touchdowns. Leading rushers for WO-S were Jeremiah Shaw with 960 yards and 13 touchdowns and Malech Edwards with 811 yards and 8 touchdowns. As the minutes ticked down, excitement grew on the sidelines. Payton Robertson was in for Dallas in the last couple of series and Dallas did the honors in the last minute of the game, dousing Thompson with a cooler of ice water before the last second ticked off of the clock. “The football team has no idea what it does for relationships in Orange,” Thompson said. “We kept growing in numbers. The kids called my attention to it. Everyone was wanting the same thing and we were all in it for the same reason, to win.” Players, cheerleaders and coaches swarmed the field as the clock went to zero. Amidst the medal presentation and the trophy presentation, the crowd on the field and fans in the stands, sang “Happy Birthday” to Dallas. Just before midnight, Dallas and the rest of the team, cheerleaders, band and drill team were greeted as they came into Orange with a police escort that brought them all the way through town with flashing lights and sirens, into the high school parking lot that was jam packed with fans, families and parents, honking their horns and cheering for their state champions-the 2015 Mustangs!

Steven Tims, Morris Joseph and Ronald Carter drive Celina’s Caleb Knowles to the ground. Knowles took over in the first quarter when starting quarterback Connor Pingleton went down with an arm injury. Tims was named defensive MVP after the game and finished the season with over 200 total tackles. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

The offensive line blocks for quarterback Jack Dallas. The win, according to Dallas who was named offensive MVP, was a total team effort that took every play on the team doing his part. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

The Chain Gang defense pulls down Celina’s Jarron Alexander. The defense held the Bobcats to 212 total yards and only three points. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Ryan Ragsdale and Jack Dallas do their traditional hand shake while taking the field before the game. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Superintendent Rickie Harris hands the coveted trophy to Head Football Coach Cornel Thompson after the game. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Quarterback Jack Dallas poses with center Ryan Ragsdale after receiving their medals. In the press conference after the game, Dallas credited the entire team with the win. PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Fans cheer on the Mustangs to start the second half. The WO-S Celina game had one of the best attendcances all weekend with the WO-S side packed full. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Coach Randy Ragsdale hugs son, Ryan Ragsdale after the Mustangs won the state championship. Ryan played last year in the football game and was first baseman on the state finalist baseball team. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Christmas column notates 50th year in existence KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar e Record It’s hard to believe I’ve been writing this Christmas column for 50 years and have loved every minute of it. I hope you readers have enjoyed reading these sometimes clever and sometime humorous gifts to sports celebrities and local folks half as much as I have enjoyed creating them over the years. Usually if your name shows up with some sort of facetious present, it’s only because I like you. Some sports celebrities are not nearly that lucky. is year we will skip the incident where Santa drops this list and I find it and just commence with our 50th Anniversary Kaz’s Christmas Column with these gifts: WEST ORANGE-STARK QUARTERBACK JACK DALLAS—e best birthday present ever last Friday when he led the Mustangs’ offense to their 22-3 victory over Celina to win the third state championship in school history and deny Celina from winning their ninth title, which would have been a UIL record. He also earned Most Valuable Offensive Player Award after the game. WEST ORANGE-COVE ISD SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER BRYAN “CHOP’ MUHAMMAD—A cigar shaped like a horseshoe so he can continue to blow smoke out both sides of his mouth. WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS HEAD COACH CORNEL THOMPSON—A document of completion after hearing him say over and over “Let’s Finish It.” e Mustangs finished the season 15-1 and are now on top of the world because he is such a great high school head football coach. SUNSET GROVE GOLFER RICHARD DUFFEE—Optimism that in the future he can trade in that cane he now uses to help him get around for a golf club so he can get back to playing with his noonday buddies. LOCAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR ED RASMUSSEN—A huge gift-wrapped package with blocks spelling out his favorite word—PENULTIMATE—which pertains to the next-to-last event in a program or bridge tournament. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES RUNNING BACK DEMARCO MURRAY—A “Wayback Machine” that would put him back with the Dallas Cowboys where he was happy and productive instead of at Philadelphia where his greed for more money turned him into a less-than-mediocre running back and an unpopular flop with those fickle Philly fans. FORMER PHILADELPHIA EAGLES STAR RUNNING BACK LESEAN McCOY—A catcher’s mitt to wear in case he’s is forced to shake hands with Eagles’ head coach Chip Kelly, who unceremoniously dumped him in favor of DeMarco Murray. SUNSET GROVE GOLFER JIM RODDA—e “Adolph Menjou Award” for having one of the flashiest golf wardrobes of any member. CLEVELAND BROWNS

QUARTER BAC K J O H N N Y MANZIEL—A set of Bunny Ears to represent his status as the NFL’s biggest playboy and also because he usually acts like a dumb bunny, especially out of uniform. HOUSTON TEXANS—An enlarged map of Indiana that once again shows the city of Indianapolis on it after the Texans won there Sunday (16-10) on their 14th try in franchise history. It may have been the most important visit there after taking over sole possession of first place in the AFC South Division with just two games (at Tennessee and at home against Jacksonville) remaining in the regular season. SUNSET GROVE GOLFER BOB HOOD—e “Jack of All Trades Award” for his willingness to join me to either play golf, play bridge or go fishing. Actually I’m joining him in these fun activities. HOUSTON TEXANS HEAD COACH BILL O’BRIEN—A pet chimpanzee to help him draft or trade for a “real” NFL quarterback. He believes that if a guy backs up Tom Brady at New England he must be great. But give the guy some credit—he’s on his fourth-string quarterback, in first place in the AFC South Division and still very much in the NFL playoff picture. TIME WARNER CABLE—A huge chicken and a case of ExLax to denote what the West Orange-Stark football fans think of them televising a Louisiana high school playoff game at the last minute after a lengthy pre-game show featuring the MustangsCelina state championship game Friday. But Time Warner did everyone a huge favor by showing the game on Channel 373— for a fee of $8.99. I hope they choke on their profit from the game. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—e “All-Around Award” for being only one of two NFL teams (St. Louis Rams) ranked in the top 5 in both offense and defense. However, the award hasn’t helped the Rams much, whereas the Seahawks have already clinched an NFC playoff spot after outscoring their last three opponents 103-26. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS QUARTERBACK RUSSELL WILSON—A trophy for setting an NFL record by completing three or more touchdown passes with zero interceptions in the last five games. SUNSET GROVE GOLFER KEN RUANE—A king-sized get well card from all his golfing and marathon running buddies who wish him a speedy recovery from his surgery at M.D. Anderson last Friday. DENVER BRONCOS QUARTERBACK BROCK OSWEILER—A gold embroidered photo of Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck who successfully did the same thing Osweiler will someday do—replace Peyton Manning as his team’s starting quarterback. FORMER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STAR PETE ROSE—A book suggesting that he would have had a much better chance to get back into MLB’s good graces and even the Hall of

Fame if he had taken steroids, used drugs or whipped up on a female instead of gambling on baseball games, which got him banned for life from the game. CINCINNATI BENGALS BACK-UP QUARTERBACK A.J. McCARRON—e distinction of being the first quarterback from the University of Alabama to win in the NFL since Jeff Rutledge in 1987. McCarron, who led the Crimson Tide to back-toback national championships in 2013-2014, is subbing for the injured Andy Dalton. SUNSET GROVE GOLFER CRAIG COUVILLION—He’s called several clever names by his golfing buddies, but the one he likes to hear best is “Pop” by his grandkids after he finishes playing a round. FORMER MIAMI DOLPHINS HEAD COACH DON SHULA—An Apple Tree to signify that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as he hopes Carolina goes 19-0 this season because his son Mike is the Panthers’ offensive coordinator. CAROLINA PANTHERS—A huge No. 4 to signify they are only the fourth team in NFL history to go 14-0. Victory No. 14 came on a last-second field goal to end a scoring marathon (3835). FORMER HOUSTON TEXANS QUARTERBACK RYAN MALLETT—A Personal Valet to make sure he wakes up on time with his new team—the Baltimore Ravens—because of his history of tardiness. McNEESE STATE EXCOACH MATT VIATOR—A Stepping Stone which signifies what being a successful Cowboy coach that went undefeated this season did for him after he accepted the head coaching position at Louisiana-Monroe for twice the salary. AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO Mike Lemons, Archie McClelland, Mark Dunn, Jeff omas, Johnny Montagne, Jerry Triggs, Ronnie Hutchison, Julie Mouton, Pierre De la Fosse, Chris Trout, Gwen Whitehead, Troy Manuel, Missy Pillsbury, John Prather, Brad Prejean, John Morris, Larry Moerbe, Judy Arnaud, Andy Conner, Tom Toal, Julie Mouton, Steve Betz, Jerry Windham, Bill Van, Rodney Barrett, Gail Beckett, Larry Ancelot, Bobby Nelson, Carl Sanders, Matt Purgahn, David ompson, James Denmon, Mike King, Durwood Bennett, Bob Cockerill, Chris Allen, Matt Morgan, Sid Caillavet, Doug Patterson, Mike Shuff, Jim King, Tiki Russell, Alex Morrow, John Cochran, David Benoit, Bart Corder, Roy Peterson, Jimmy Givens, Jimmy Sichko, Ken Ruane, Ron Hopperton, Joe Murphy, Walter Cox, David Ess, John Dubose, Lacy Hale, Mark Williams, Gary Cook, Bobby Eddings, Tommy Gunn, Mac Guillory, Buddy Hahn, Glynn Aldredge, Jim Rodda, Kerry Lamb, Brian Hudson, Stephen Patterson, Mike Poutra. Joe Ely, Trez Sichko, Ella Mulhollan, Allen Beauchamp, John Patterson, Wanda Peveto, Larry Duhon, David Sand, Milton Newton, Mike Parish, Robert Baca, Jim Brown, Ruth Hancock, Mark Hebert, John Toomey, Beth Baas, Stacy Hoffpauir, Tina Lawrence, Richard Duffee, Tammy Torrez, Derry Dunn, Mike Shahan, Wes Duvall, James

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Jay James, John GriďŹ&#x192;th, Howard Nelson, Randy Jarrell, Jimmy Jones, Joe Payne, Donald Moss, Betty Melton, Doug Nelms, Cecil Sylvester, Roy Knolley, Wade Smith, Shea Brown, Sam Ambers, John Raughton, Pat Leverne, James Scott, Ann Harner, Jenny Taylor, David Trahan, Donnie Shockley, Jr., John Crawford, Jim Gordon, Jim Colley, Dennis Doggett, Sue Rathburn, Keith Lyons, Wayne Franklin, Mandy Rogers, Terry Landry, Billie Rogers, Albert Gore, Betsy Phillips, Trent Cooper, Steve Toal, James Ray, Mike Hughes, Mark Magnuson, Ed Rasmussen, Gary Mulhollan, Miles Hall, Bobby Tanner, Jason Gipson, Jade Saucier, Georgia Corder, Ron Logan, Ken Manuel, Don Harmon, Sanford Lummus, Hunter Sheridan, Lewis Sims, Tommy Carroll, Van Wade. And a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to my e-mail readers Dick and Gail Kazmar, Bobbie, Dick and Joe Wechter, Don and Linda Bivens, Karen and Brian Smith, Earl î&#x20AC;&#x201C;omas, Brock and Glenna Bult, R.C. Slocum, Paul Groncki, Jim Rodda, Bobbie Earle, Wayne and Kaye Morris, Tony Ottati and for anyone I may have missed, especially you, my loyal readers who have been with Kazâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Korner since its inception Sept. 12, 1966.

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Phi Theta Kappa honor society inducts members

e Alpha Nu Gamma Chapter of Phi eta Kappa International Honor Society welcomed over 30 new members for the fall 2015 semester. e Induction Ceremony was held at the Brown Estate, on Friday evening, Dec. 4. LSC-O students become eligible for membership once they have completed at least 12 college-level credit hours and earned an institutional GPA of 3.5 or better during their last ﬁve years of enrollment. Attendance at the induction ceremony is not a condition of membership. e beneﬁts of Phi eta Kappa membership include recognition of academic achievement, as well as opportunities to apply for scholarships and participate in service projects and leadership development programming. Dr. Hunter Keeney, LSC-O Instructor of Biology, gave the keynote address. Mr. Michael Yeater, VP for Student Services and Auxiliary Enterprises, also spoke, highlighting the importance for students of involvement in campus organizations. Ms. Bobbi Miller, LSC-O Instructor of Sociology and Phi eta Kappa Co-Advisor, presented both Dr. Keeney and Mr. Yeater with honorary member

New members of the Lamar State CollegeOrange Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

certiﬁcates. Ms. Dee Simon, Phi eta Kappa Chapter VP, lit a candle— representing the ﬂame of knowledge and wisdom—for each new member. Ms. Angela Randall, Phi eta Kappa Chapter President, led inductees in the oath of membership.

New Phi eta Kappa local members include the following: Bridge City: Gloria Barnhart, Jason Bischof, Lisha Ellis, Caleb Spruell and Jessica Westlund. Mauriceville: Tiﬀany Vu Orange: Kimberly Arrington, Brittneyanne Bergeron, Joseph Bloodworth, Angela Brown,

Bethany Butler, Hannah Faulk, Molly Freed, Mackenzie Murdock, Carrie Poole, Tyler Richard, Pamela Rogillio, Lora Rutherford, Jacob SalliesTami Shafer, Amanda Stout and Courtney Webb. Vidor: Johnie Hinson and Amber Okun.

KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

Plenty of games for football fans JOE KAZMAR For e Record

Bowl Games is Week Poinsettia Bowl 3:30 p.m. Today in San Diego, CA (ESPN)—Boise State (8-4) over Northern Illinois (8-4). GoDaddy.com 7 p.m. Today in Mobile, Ala. (ESPN)—Bowling Green (10-3) over Georgia Southern (8-3). Bahamas Bowl 11 a.m. urs. in Nassau, Bahamas (ESPN)— Western Michigan (7-5) over Middle Tennessee State (7-5). Hawaii Bowl 7 p.m. urs. in Honolulu (ESPN)—San Diego State (10-3) over Cincinnati (75). St. Petersburg Bowl 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Petersburg, FL. (ESPN) — Marshall (9-3) over Connecticut (6-6). Sun Bowl 1 p.m. Sat. in El Paso (CBS)—Washington State (8-4) over Miami (8-4). Heart of Dallas Bowl 3:20 p.m. Sat. in Dallas (ESPN)—Washington (6-6) over Southern Mississippi (9-4). Independence Bowl 4:45 p.m. Sat. in Shreveport, LA. (ESPN)— Virginia Tech (6-6) over Tulsa (66). Pinstripe Bowl 2:30 p.m. Sat in New York (ABC)—Duke (7-5) over Indiana (6-6). Foster Farm Bowl 8:15 p.m. Sat. in Santa Clara, CA. (ESPN)—UCLA (8-4) over Nebraska (5-7). Military Bowl 1:30 p.m. Mon. in Annapolis, MD. (ESPN)— Navy (9-2) over Pittsburgh (8-4). Quick Lane Bowl 4 p.m. Mon. in Detroit (ESPN2)—Minnesota (5-7) over Central Michigan (75). Armed Forces Bowl 1 p.m. Tues. in Fort Worth, TX (ESPN)—California (7-5) over Air Force (8-5). Russell Athletic Bowl 4:30 p.m. Tues. in Orlando, FL. (ESPN)—North Carolina (11-2) over Baylor (9-3). Arizona Bowl 6:30 p.m. Tues. in Tucson, AZ. (ASN) –Colorado State (7-5) over Nevada (6-6). Texas Bowl 8 p.m. Tues. in NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. (ESPN)—LSU (8-3) over Texas Tech (7-5). PRO PICKS— Oakland over San Diego (ursday Night); Washington over Philadelphia (Saturday Night); Houston over Tennessee, Kansas City over Cleveland, New England over NY Jets, Indianapolis over Miami, Detroit over San Francisco, Buﬀalo over Dallas, Tampa Bay over Chicago, Carolina over Atlanta, Pittsburgh over Baltimore, New Orleans over Jacksonville, Seattle over St. Louis, Green Bay over Arizona, Minnesota over NY Giants; Denver over Cincinnati (Monday Night).

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

The following churches will hold candlelight services and/or The Lord’s Supper or Communion on Christmas Eve:

First Baptist Church of Orangefield 9788 FM 105, Orange 5 pm

First Baptist Church

200 W Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 5 pm

Cowboy Church of Orange County 673 FM1078, Orange 5 pm

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 5:15 pm

First United Methodist Church 502 N. 6th St., Orange 6 pm

Bridge Point Fellowship

1355 W. Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City 4:30 & 5:30 pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church holds two Christmas services

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, invites the community to attend two days of worship services. There will be a Christmas Eve service at 5:15 p.m. for special music including a choir anthem. and congregational singing of hymns. The annual Candlelight service begins at 5:30 p.m. which includes Holy Communion. Christmas Day Worship with Holy Communion starts at 10:00 a.m. Good Shepherd church wishes each and all a heart full of joy as you remember God’s amazing love shown through His Son, Jesus. Sanders bids farewell to FUMC with recital

The First United Methodist Church will bid a fond farewell to Justin Sanders, organ player and bass baritone, on Sunday, Jan. 3, at 3 pm, at the church. Sanders will be going to Utah to pursue his degree in vocal performance and organ performance at Utah State University. The recital will feature organ works on the newly renovated 1946 M.P. Moller pipe organ in the sanctuary, as well as solos and duets. The recital will feature a number of influential friends. A reception will follow in the old fellowship hall (Administrative Center). The community is welcome. The church is located at 502 N. 6th St., Orange.

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1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided). For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

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

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

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

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

Faith United Methodist Church

Pastor: Michael Procella

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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First Baptist Church of West Orange

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

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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

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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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19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

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duplex apartment, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. cA/H Newly remodeled. Open concept, laminate flooring. bcISD. Gas, water & trash paid. $650 mo. Deposit $400 call 409-553-1483 one bedroom furnished apartment. Single Occupancy: Smoke, drug, and pet free. All utilities paid. 600 monthly, plus 300 deposit. 2619 briggs Drive 3 blocks from bridge city. 735-4569 room For rent room for rent, utilities paid $400 month. 409-460-3710 aPPlianCeS 30 GaS drYerS, $100 TO $200, cALL HARRY @ (409) 886-4111. uSed aPPlianCeS starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St.(10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-886-4111 maytag washer and dryer for sale. $300.00 for the pair. 409-221-7909 autoS buick lesabre 2004, 3.8 V^, 4 door swdan w/70K miles. Leather heated seats, dual control Ac, cD

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