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Week of Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Judge plans to review county jail death case Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton said he plans to undertake and make transparent a “full public review” of the Montano jail inmate death case.

County commissioners court voted Jan. 3 to pay the family of Robert Montano nearly $3.2 million after losing a lawsuit and two rounds of appeals concerning the 2011 death of Robert Montano while in the county jail.

Testimony in the trial revealed Montano was kept for more than four days in an observation cell and died from renal failure.

In 2015, a jury awarded the

family $1.5 million in damages for pain suffered by Robert Montano, plus $900,000 for wrongful Carlton death. The total, now $3.175 million, Carlton said, included $440,000 for the family’s attorneys fees plus interest.

The county did not have liability insurance at the time and must pay the full amount

by Feb. 15.

So far, commissioners haven’t voted yet on how to pay it. Carlton says though the county has the money in its fund balance, it can’t spend

it because of budgeting rules.

So one alternative is to use a “tax anticipation note” to borrow the money for a year.

“We have the money to pay it, but the way budgets work, we can only spend what’s budgeted this year,” the judge said. “Next year, we can put it in the budget and pay it back.”

After the county’s liability

on the case is removed, a review can begin.

“There’s still ongoing litigation, but once it’s all final, the court will look at doing a public review of the incident,” Carlton said.

“I want a full public review on this case: what happened on that day, what happened on the legal end and with the

appeals. I want people to understand what happened and why.

“I want to be sure the county won’t find itself in this situation again.”

In business before the court Tuesday, commissioners considered a contract with Golden Triangle Emergency Center for care of inmates.

Baptist Hospital closes its Orange emergency room Thursday.

“It just affords us the ability to take care of inmates,” explained Jody Crump, Commissioner Precinct 4. “It’s just sort of a stopgap measure, so we don’t have to take them all the way to Beaumont.”

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Leaders pursue hospital district Dave Rogers

For The Record

Coming to a city council or school board meeting near you: A hard sales pitch for help in starting a hospital district that would build and operate a new full-service hospital.

Orange is the largest city and Orange County is the largest county in the state without a hospital, County Commissioner Barry Burton said last Friday at a meeting attended by about three dozen business and civic leaders.

“I think having a hospital is one of the most important things for every city and every county,” Gisela Houseman said.

“Because we will die if we don’t -- literally and figuratively.”

A growing number of civic leaders say a hospital district, a government entity with the authority to levy taxes, is the fastest way to replace the

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steadily diminishing services of Orange’s former hospital.

Baptist Hospital-Southeast Texas announced in December its emergency room services will close Thursday.

That follows the hospital stopping delivering babies in 2013 and eliminating in-patient services in 2015.

At the meeting, Orange’s city manager, Shawn Oubre recapped an effort begun by the city almost two years ago to study the needs of the city and efforts to lure private investment kept coming back to the need for a hospital district, which would increase the availability of federal funds.

The timetable is short to get a hospital district approved by the current Texas Legislature and the effort requires buy-in from all the cities and school districts in the county.

“Time is of the essence,” Oubre said. “If we don’t get this done in the next 60 to 70 days, we’re going to have to wait another two years.”

Hence the rush to get resolutions in to forward to Orange County’s representatives in the Legislature, State Rep. Dade Phelan and State Sen. Robert Nichols, who have agreed to sponsor a bill establishing the district.

County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton said he and commissioners would take over the work begun by the city of Orange.

Tuesday, county commissioners approved a resolution in favor of creating a hospital district in their regular meeting. The city council of Pinehurst was set to vote on the same resolution Tuesday night.

“It’s our last option,” Carlton said, “especially for expediency.”

If the Legislature is able to approve a district, Oubre said a county-wide election would be held in November. Carlton said the issue could be voted on as soon as May if a petition drive were used.

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Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton, a major in the Air Force Reserve, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for service last year in South Korea.

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Judge Carlton awarded Defense Meritorious Service Medal Dave Rogers

For The Record

When Orange County issued a disaster declaration for flooding last March, the person doing the declaring was in South Korea.

County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton was two weeks into a three-week deployment with the Air Force Reserve at the time.

“It was not an option to leave (Korea),” said Carlton, a major who is 11 years into what he hopes is a 20-year career as a reservist.

Ironically, Carlton was involved with a training exercise to prepare for the possibility of evacuating American personnel from South Korea at the same time people were actually evacuating parts of Orange County be-

cause of rising waters.

“We were in constant contact,” County Commissioner Jody Crump recalled. “Any time I needed the judge he would answer the phone or call back.

“I know we had a bunch of conference calls. We’d gather everybody at the EOC [Emergency Operations Center] and patch him into a conference call.”

“It worked out pretty well but it obviously was a challenge trying to do it from a hemisphere away,” said Carlton, who returned straight from the airport to the EOC. “I spent many hours on the

phone with the emergency management people. With the time difference, I was on the phone in the middle of the night.”

But assignments have changed for Carlton, who was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his work in South Korea.

The change is for the betterment of his sleeping arrangements and the likes of his family, which includes wife Claire, 2-year-old daughter Mayve and a son who is expected in March.

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BC’s ‘Taste of Bayou’ banquet success Debby Schamber For The Record

Bridge City’s biggest cheerleaders shared their love for Bridge City Monday night.

“I’s just great to be in Bridge City,” former mayor Kirk Roccaforte proclaimed midway through the Taste of the Bayou and 57th Annual Banquet put on by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce.

“I’ve said it a million times: Bridge City is definitely the best place to live,” Roccaforte said.

Michael Hanneman, a surprised speaker, agreed.

“This community is unlike any other I’ve ever lived in. I’m privileged to be a part of it,” he said.

Scot Shaffer couldn’t have asked for a better sendoff.

“Every year they get better,”

Bridge City Chamber of Commerce dignitaries Kirk Roccaforte and Charlotte Schexnider Chiasson stand together following the ‘Taste of the Bayou’ annual banquet where Chiasson was named “Citizen of the Year’ and Roccaforte’s Bridge City Radiator and Auto was named “Business of the Year.

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the outgoing Chamber president said of the event held at Bridge City Elementary

School.

“We sold out (of seats) about four days prior to the banquet.

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That’s always a plus.”

The full house of 300 enjoyed tasty delights from a baker’s dozen of local restaurants and food distributors, bid in the silent auction for sports memorabilia and posed in the photo booth while the Gulf Coast Playboys Band supplied the dinner music.

Shaffer, the owner of Farmers Insurance Agency on Texas Avenue, handed over the gavel to incoming president Elyse Thibodeaux, owner of Tiger Rock Martial Arts in Bridge City.

The Chamber named Charlotte Schexnider Chiasson its Citizen of the Year and named Roccaforte’s Bridge City Radiator & Auto Repair its Business of the Year.

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Taste of the Bayou

Jennifer Restauri is the 2016 winner of the Texas Art Education Association Outstanding Art Educator Award, Museum Education Division for her significant contributions to TAEA and to art education in state, local and/or national level. Jennifer traveled to Dallas, Texas in November 2016 to the TAEA Award Ceremony.

Jennifer Restauri’s official title at the Stark Museum of Art is Curator of Education, but she has been much more than that to the staff she oversees and with whom she works. Jennifer is always an advocate for students and visitors. Learning about and creating art are two things Jennifer is passionate about bringing into the community and into the schools. Among the many programs Jennifer has created and implemented, she is most proud of the positive impact the Juried Student Art Exhibition competition has had on our community.

Judge Carlton honored him working in the Air Force Medical Operations Center at the Pentagon.

“It is interesting to be in the heart of the Department of Defense,” he said. “Everywhere you go, there are the chiefs, the head men and women of our fighting forces.

“There are 23,000 people who work in that building.

That’s bigger than Orange, West Orange and Pinehurst together,” he said. “And for somebody new like me, there’s

no close parking space.”

Carlton’s first Pentagon duty was in early December.

With only an hour’s difference in time zone, it was easier to take care of county business.

“Being in DC makes it easier, but just like when I was in Korea, I called in and stayed in touch. I was in a conference call for a two-hour executive session with attorneys.

“The only difference is when I’m not here, I’m not al-

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lowed to vote. The problem there comes if we had a 2-2 vote. I think we’ve only had one of those in my two years.”

The judge says his commitment is for two weeks or less away from Orange two to three times a year.

“When he was up there last time, I had made a bunch of phone calls to him,” Crump said. “It is a unique situation, but he can be accessed by phone. It’s simple to do.”

Claiborne West Park sets fish delivery Staff Report For The Record Claiborne West Park is ready to host the trout fishermen again.

The Texas State Fish Hatchery will be releasing 500 rainbow trout into the park’s lake Tuesday, Jan. 17 and again, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, reports Mike Hill, park

director.

“They usually get here around 10 a.m.,” Hill said of the hatchery deliveries.

The trout release is an annual event for the park, Hill said.

“I’ve been here 14 years and we’ve done it every year,” he said.

The park opens seven days a week at 7:30 a.m. and the

County hospital district intersection of Interstate 10 and FM 1442 would be central.

A consultant’s report paid for by many of those at Friday’s meeting showed the county could support a 25bed hospital, with two operating rooms, an emergency room and full imaging capabilities.

The 2015 estimate for land and structure, Oubre said, was $59 million.

Because there would be a construction time schedule of three to five years for a new hospital, Carlton men-

tioned the possibility of negotiating with Baptist to use their existing building on a temporary basis.

Jessica Hill, executive director of the county’s Economic Development Corporation, told what she knew of a recently created hospital district for the east side of Liberty County. She said residents of that district were taxed at a 7-cent rate.

Oubre said in an earlier interview that Jasper had a hospital district that collected no taxes.

“As we talk to people about

gates close at 5 p.m. There is a catch limit of five fish and a valid Texas fishing license is required.

Most of the park’s fishers won’t need instructions, though.

“A lot of time it’s the same men every year,” Hill said.

“They travel all over to catch these trout, here, to Beaumont, to Houston.”

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the importance of a hospital district, we also need to talk to them about using it,” Carlton said. “We need to support it.”

He said people in Bridge City now travel across the Rainbow Bridge to go to the hospital in Port Arthur while people in Vidor cross the Neches River to go to Beaumont hospitals.

“It needs to be on major roads,” Carlton said, “so it’ll draw people from every corner of the county.”

High School graduate who was in the first class to attend Hatton Elementary, has been active in promoting and beautifying Bridge City for nearly 50 years. She was executive vice president of the Chamber for 15 years.

Her latest project has been the writing and publishing of a local history, “The History of Prairie View-Bridge City,” the sales of which benefit The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library expansion project.

“We live in an exceptional community,” Chiasson said.

“What an honor it is to be up here.”

Chiasson’s parents, Leo and Lula Mae Chiasson, raised 11 children in Bridge City and she brought five sisters and a brother to Monday’s banquet, along with her two daughters and her grandchildren.

“I accept this award on behalf of my family,” she said.

“When you honor me, you honor my family.”

Chiasson also introduced Suzonne Crockett, her “fabulous boss” from Lamar State College-Orange, where she works in the education-mathematics and leisure learning division, and recalled a truism from a former Bridge City merchant.

“Tom Perry used to come to my office and talk all the time about being a small business owner,” she said. “He always said, ‘You can pay someone a salary but you can’t pay them to care.’

“I want you all to know that I care.”

The business that is now Bridge City Radiator & Auto Repair began in 1979 as a parttime business owned by Kirk and Shirley Roccaforte. After the 2015 death of Shirley Roccaforte, Kirk Roccaforte has run the business with the help of son Aaron Roccaforte and employees Tara Crone and Kyle Manuel.

“I’d like to accept this in honor of Shirley. I miss her so,” Roccaforte said upon accepting the Business of the Year award.

“I’d like to thank my employees, and my son Aaron, who came to help me out.

Without Aaron, I don’t know if I could have kept it going.”

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Shirley Zimmerman was awarded the Lifetime Ambassador honor presented to her by incoming president Elyse Thibodeaux.

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Shirley Zimmerman was awarded the Lifetime Ambassador honor.

She has chaired and cochaired many events over the years such as the Celebrity Roast, National Night Out and the Taste of the Bayou.

“I’m very, very honored to be a part of this wonderful organization,” she said.

Beth Arnold was introduced as Ambassador Chairperson, replacing Thibodeaux. Arnold is marketing director for Wellspring Credit Union.

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Cajun Comedy Relief set for Jan. 21 Staff Report For The Record

Orange’s VFW Post 2775 plays host to Lone Star homecoming edition of Cajun Comedy Relief on Saturday,

Jan. 21.

The event benefits PAWS of Beaumont and Traci’s Texas Tails, pet adoption and rescue agencies.

Entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. at the hall on High-

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way 87 North with the music of Bayou Sounds before the comedy begins at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Jim Richard, founder of the popular fundraising event in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a native of Orange.

He has been staging the show for 24 years and is bringing some of the most popular comedians from those shows.

MawMaw Thibodeaux will open. The native of Catahoula, Louisiana, was a finalist in the Last Couyon Standing comedy competition in Lafayette.

Darryl Pellerin from St. Martinville, another finalist in the Last Couyon Standing and author of the Cajun Medical Dictionary, will follow.

Other acts in the lineup include Steve Shaw from Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Opelousas native Kent Gonsoulin. Shaw was voted most popular comic in New Orleans. Gonsoulin is a past winner of the Cajun Joketelling Contest.

Richard began Cajun Comic Relief in 1992 as a fundraiser for the Lafayette Catholic Service Center. It has raised more than $1.2 million for non-profit organizations, including Goodwill Industries and D.R.E.A.M.

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Sarah Jefferson-Simon touched the lives of many Debby Schamber For The Record

There are many words to describe Sarah Jefferson-Simon. A few of them are caring, dedicated, hard-working, God fearing, loving, determined and the list goes on. During her 55 years of life, her caring heart and warm smile touched the lives of many people.

Sarah died at a Houston hospital on Friday. Members of the community, family and friends are mourning the loss of this incredible person who could make everyone feel truly special.

“She was a good person and she should have been here longer,” said Diztorsha Lavan, Sarah’s daughter.

Sarah graduated from West Orange-Stark High School in 1980. Her parents wanted her to become a pharmacist. But, she knew from a young age she wanted to become a police officer. After high school graduation she attended the University of Houston on a volleyball scholarship. She returned to her hometown and worked at a local department store where she met the wife of Major Don Sullivan, of the Orange Police Department. Eventually, Sullivan met her and Sarah informed him she really wanted to get a job at OPD. “Sarah was very smart,” Sullivan said. “She had an instinct for knowing how to do things.”

He knew there was something special and extremely valuable about her and went to talk to the Sam Kittrell, the police chief.

“I was somewhat skeptical but told him to encourage her to submit an application and we would see if his instincts were valid.” Kittrell said.

“When I talked to her I could see the same things that he did.”

Sarah was even greater than either of us could have known, Kittrell said.

During the early part of her career, her friend and coworker,Lisa Jackson, remembers an event which makes her laugh. Sarah had single handedly made an arrest of a man who stood about 6-feet-nineinches tall named Baby Boy Blue. She proudly did this without any problems.

Within two years, she was promoted to investigations.

Sarah spent much of the early part of her career working narcotics.

It wasn’t long before she earned the reputation for be one of the best undercover officers in Texas or Louisiana. In an undercover capacity, she worked throughout the area with many local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. She not only had the courage to work in a very dangerous environment, but she had the knowledge, wisdom, skills, and training which meant her cases passed the scrutiny of the courtroom, according to Kittrell.

“Day in and day out Sarah dedicated herself to protecting not only the lives and property of our citizens but to protecting the rights of all citizens,” Kittrell said. “She was tough on crime, but she was fair to everyone.”

To accomplish all that she did while still being the mother that she was equally incredible. She worked day and night but she was always there to be a part of the lives of her family.

Her phone rang constantly.

Sometimes it was information about a crime. At other times it was a request from a neighboring agency for help, and many times it was someone just needing some of her advice or counseling, Kittrell said.

For many, Sarah was the “go-to” person for answers to their questions.

During her many years of service, she took being a police officer seriously. Hard work and dedication caused her to work many hours. Sarah loved a challenge and if told something wasn’t going to happen, then she was going to make sure it would happen.

“She took her oath to protect and serve very seriously,” said Diztorsha said, Sarah made an impact on other officers as well. Lauren Kemp, fellow officer and friend said Sarah, who is a strong and powerful woman served as a role model for her since she too was a single mother.

“She taught me how to conduct myself accordingly as a female officer which I attri-

Former Orange police officer Sarah Jefferson-Simon died at a Houston hospital on Friday.

bute to my ability to remain in the profession as long as I have and the importance of balancing my work with the demands of being a single mother in a non-traditional profession,” Kemp said.

Everywhere Sarah went in the community, people knew and respected her.

“My mom loved her job, she loved the citizens and she loved the people she worked with,” Diztorsha said.

Sarah’s children formed a bond with Sarah’s co-workers too. It was not uncommon for them to pick up the kids from school. They all shared in the triumphs and joys of the Jefferson children as a family.

Sarah remained an investigator for 23 more years before her retirement in 2014.

However, Sarah did not have plans on retiring at the time and wanted to continue her police work which she often referred to as her “ministry.” Sarah was conducting surveillance in order to get a search warrant just a few blocks from the police station when she was involved in a wreck. As a result, she was unable to perform her duties and forced into retirement.

Even after retirement, she did not want to quit working, Diztorsha said.

Her service to the community did not end there. Sarah would run for Precinct 1 Constable in 2012. She did not win the election that time, but would win the seat on the WOCISD school board in 2014. Sarah, who always gave 100 percent of herself and, became vice president of the school board of trustees. She was also chosen by the Texas Association of School Boards to work other members across the state to make the education system better.

Things as simple as going to the local grocery store was no simple task. Sarah would stop and chat to some people, but also offer words of wisdom and encouragement to others.

In the end it could take hours to complete, but in her eyes always worth every moment.

At home with her children, she didn’t always tell them “no.” But, according to Herman, her son, she made sure

they knew the value of the issue at hand.

Sarah and her children lived by the Golden Rule, “ Do unto others as you would have then do unto you.”

But, she also taught them other things,such as never looking down on other people.

“You never know what they have been through,” Herman said. “It might be your day today, but it might be their day tomorrow.”

Most importantly, to love

and respect one another.

“There is good in everyone and she wanted you to know there is good in you, “ Herman said.

It was common for Sarah to cook extra on Sundays and take plates of food to needy families or the homeless. For some it was a holiday tradition as they eagerly waited to see her smiling face and delicious food. This is something she learned from her grandparents.

“She had a lot of character and demonstrated it in everything she did,” Diztorsha said.

Some may remember Sarah as loving the color red. As an investigator she was required to wear dress clothes. For Sarah this included her high heel red shoes. But, when she needed to be in pursuit, she quickly kicked them off before running.

“Her smile is what I will remember the most,” Jackson said.

Herman and Diztorsha are grown now, but still treasure from their childhood.

Both are impacting people’s lives, just like their mother.

Herman is also a pastor at Old Field Church of God in Christ in Bon Wier.

A community memorial celebrating her life, love and legacy will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday at West Orange-Stark Elementary School located at 2605 Martin Luther King Drive in Orange. There will be a public viewing 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Community Church located at 3400 Martin Luther King Drive.

Promptly at 11 a.m. there will

be a celebration of life. Following the service there will be a procession of police units to her final resting place which will allow citizens to pay their respects. The route will be down Martin Luther King Drive,to Strickland Drive,

then to MacArthur Drive and onward to 16th Street and finally to Highway 87. A police honor guard will take place at Magnolia Memorial Gardens immediately following the processional.

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From The Creaux’s Nest CLEMSON NATIONAL CHAMPIONS What a game. The lead changed three times in the last five minutes. Each time the fans cheered, sure their team had just won the game. With Alabama leading by three points and only six seconds left on the clock, Clemson could have tied it up with a field goal, putting the game in over-time, instead Clemson took the big gamble. On the last down they went for the win, completed a pass in the end zone for a 35-31 win over last year’s champion Alabama. One second remained on the clock. The win sent shock waves around the country. It had been 35 years since Clemson had won a national championship so the final score was appropriate. The loss broke Alabama’s 26 game winning streak. A win would have tied Coach Nick Saban with coach Bear Briant’s six national championships. The Bear took 19 seasons to accomplish his record, Saban has won all since 2003. He’s still one behind Bryant but he still gets $8 million a year, more money than Bear saw in his lifetime of coaching. At 65, he’s still the king of college football. Alabama’s senior class earned 51 wins, one short of the NCAA record. Saban still has 18 year old quarterback sensation Jalen Hurts to go along with a great crop of recruits coming back. For now though the day belongs to Clemson who never gave up when they were trailing and put it all on the line on one play to win it all.

My only problem was it lasted too long and too late, nearly midnight. I don’t believe I will ever again see a more exciting final five minutes in a college game.***** I have to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

THE DONALD--WOULD BE DICTATOR Dictators handpick their own military leaders who are loyal to them. That gives them the military power to rule the country. In dictatorships, the government controls all news outlets. Dictators strike back at anyone who opposes them.

They want and demand total control. Most have big egos that often lead them to bite off more than they can chew. In a democracy it’s difficult to accomplish what a dictator can because of the lack of absolute control. However, what we know about president-elect Donald Trump is that he has vowed to change all the military generals, naming some loyal to him is probably his thinking. The way Trump diminishes the news media is by calling them liars and insisting that all of the nation’s media puts out fake news. He can’t control them so he goes around them with his Twitter account. He’s a top salesman but not by any ethical gold standard. Most of his claims are falsehoods. He has a type of disrespect for the United States Constitution and the common voter. He led working class people to believe in a man who rides a golden elevator and sits on a gold commode that he represents their best interest. Trump doesn’t believe he should produce his tax returns nor should his appointees be required to. Trumps refusal to accept anything that contradicts him is consistent with the thought process of a narcissist, a trait of most dictators. Donald Trump will become more unpopular and untrustworthy at home by continuing to support our enemy Vladimir Putin. He doesn’t seem to care that Putin is no friend to the U.S. For Trump to believe the intelligence reports he would have to admit that our intelligence agencies know more than he does. His sick ego won’t accept that. The senate will rush Trump’s appointments through in one week, which usually take two months. Like the dictator does, forget the vetting and background check, just do what I say do. Trump was going to “Drain the Swamp” but he’s loaded his cabinet with folks from Goldman Saks, folks he called evil and would have no place in his administration. Here’s Trump’s hypocrisy. Evils from Goldman: treasury secretary Stevin Minuchin, chief strategist Stephen Bannon, securities and exchange commissioner Jay Clayton, economic council director Gary Conn and others. Trump, who promised to look after the little guy, has brought in folks that are not going to change the system. The middle-class will carry the load while the rich get richer.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2007 Congrats to Jerry McGinnis chosen ‘Citizen of the Year’ by Bridge City Chamber. There is no one more deserving. *****Belated happy birthday to Kenneth Young. He celebrated his 76th on Friday, Jan. 5. Kenneth, who still lives in Bridge City with wife Joyce, was the first president of Bridge City Little League and was the driving force to build the first Little League Park. He’s a great guy for a Republican. (Editor’s note: Kenneth and Joyce have since passed away.)*****Also happy birthday to Collin Slade Gros, who celebrates his 12th birthday on Jan. 10. ‘Billy Jack,’ to us around the Creaux’s Nest, is just a great, fun kid. *****Sorry to hear that Barry is shutting down the Yellow Rose. It’s a going business that serves a great barbecue. It and the Frame Shop are both for sale.*****Do you remember when the Bush Administration was pushing so hard to allow drilling in Alaska? There was a good reason for that and it wasn’t the shortage of oil. It had to do with big oil companies not having to pay royalties on public lands, including the Gulf of Mexico. They knew some day the jig would be up and that time has come.*****I’ve been puzzled by the lack of military medals presented by the Pentagon, only two silver stars and 26 service crosses for both Iraq and Afghanistan. *****The Neo-cons made fun of global

warming with its climate changes, warm weather in the East, cherry blossoms on the trees in Washington, the weather today in Boston is 72 degrees, it should be 32 degrees. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s, 12 noon.

Last week the group was joined by Rodney Price, new Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace. He was getting some tutoring by Judge Joe Parkhurst and Judge Derry Dunn. Both of Derry’s parents attended a two-room schoolhouse. That’s amazing, all grades in two rooms, 1st. to 11th.*****This should make Cajuns happy. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served from 1933 to 1945, listed as his favorite food a corn meal mush cooked in an iron pot. It was started with a little grease and stirred often until smothered. Hell man, that’s Couche Couche, (Cush-Cush). It’s still one of my favorite foods. The 32nd president was one of my favorites. Now that I know he was raised on Cush-Cush, I like him even better. *****Our buddy, Neighbor Cox, is named after the 13th president, Millard Fillmore. Here’s what I found out about him. After sneaking around with his schoolteacher, he married her. The teacher-student relationship, in some cases, has been around a long time, even in my day. There was one I would have married. *****Country singer Del Reeves, 74, died New Year’s Day just like Hank, Sr. did. Del did impressions of many artist, including Hank. He also has his own big hits and those he wrote for others. He cracked me up when he did Jimmy Stewart, Walter Brennan and Johnny Cash. *****Our buddy Mary Stanton is back at work as manager of the Exxpress Mart after being away a couple of months. Husband Don is on the mend. She will work the good shift, 3:00 a.m. to 12 noon. ***** Elvis Aaron Presley was born this week, Jan 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. *****Former Texas House Speaker Bill Clayton, 78, who served four terms as Texas speaker, died in Lubbock on Saturday, Jan. 6. Clayton was a conservative Democratic, at a time when the Texas Democratic Party was split down the middle, between liberals and conservatives. Local state representative Wayne Peveto, a conservative, sided with Clayton, who helped him pass the Peveto Bill, a tax reform bill. Clayton appeared in Orange on behalf of Peveto’s re-election bid against challenger Ron Lewis, which Peveto won. Clayton was born in Olney, Texas, on September 11, 1928.***** GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Jeanne Maultsby, 81, died on Dec. 29. A memorial service will be held Jan. 14, 2:00 p.m., St. Paul Episcopal Church in Orange. We had personally known Jeanne and her late husband, Bill. They were married 57 years and went through great personal losses, daughters Tana, died in 1995 and Darla, died in 2000. Bill was a longtime newspaper, radio and television newsman. Jeanne was one of the kindest, sweetest ladies we have known. Despite all her problems, she was always available to help others. The four people in that family are now gone from this life but I’m sure they have had a joyful reunion. Our sincere condolences to the grandchildren.***** Geraldine Trahan, 77, passed away Jan. 3, 2007. Services were held Sat. Jan 7. Our condolences to Frances, Becky, Tina and the rest of the family. Geraldine had a large family who loved her very much.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 40 Years Ago-1977 It’s 17 degrees in Orange County on Jan. 10. Water pipes, citrus trees, plants, animals and humans are being affected.

Natives say the Yankees can have back the cold and we’ll gladly take back the humidity and extreme heat. ******Bridge City police chief Wilson Roberts has lost 27 pounds on his diet. (Editor’s note: He has found the lost weight and many pounds more.)*****Beverly Parker, wife of new senator Carl, is sporting a cast on her leg. The break occurred while making her last run down a Colorado ski slope. *****Ann Segura’s mother sent the Opportunity Valley News crew their annual sweet potato pie made in East Texas. (Editor’s note: I remember that nice lady’s pies, never tasted better) Barry Wiseman has had knee surgery. This was the second time the old football knee has been worked on.*****Benis Lee has left Orange Bank. Word is out that he will join American National Bank in Beaumont. *****Sue Pate was selected ‘Woman of the Year’

by Professional and Business Women’s club. *****Dr. Mark Messer is elected president of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. *****Flo Edgerly is in Austin attending a reception in honor of State Senator Carl Parker, who is taking his oath of office. Flo was also invited to attend Gov. Briscoe’s reception. ***** Bridge City Chamber banquet to be held Jan. 18 at the high school cafeteria. Harry Hubbard, state president of the AFL-CIO, will be the guest speaker. (Editor’s note: Flo worked for Harry a number of years. I suspect that was the connection to get him as banquet speaker, etc.)*****A behavior modification seminar will feature elementary school counselor Larry Buchman every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The seminar is to teach parents how to best react to their child’s behavior. Mary Stanton is PTA chairperson for the seminar. *****DERA held their first fishing tournament of the new year and Chief Atkinson won it. Other winners were, Virgil Wilson, Al White, Ordean Williams and Bob Rose. *****Top 10 Country single, ‘Broken Down in Tiny Pieces,’ by Billy ‘Crash’ Cradddock.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to hear about the death of Sarah JeffersonSimon, 55, who passed away January 6 in a Houston hospital.

She was WOCC school board vice-president. She had been on the Orange Police Force for 25 years but was forced to retired due to a major accident. She was a special lady that will long be remembered.*****Orange County is approaching 90,000 citizens without a hospital. A hospital district sounds like the best and only approach to me. Many would prefer the district to be in the center of the county IH-10 to 1442, but what becomes of that big, nice building Baptist owns. I believe a 30 to 40 bed hospital at its present site is the only workable solution. It’s been several years since babies were born in Orange County. I recall when there were teeshirts that read “Born in Orange Texas.” It was a pride thing. Now your obit may read “native of Beaumont, or some other place.”*****Ms. Pearl Burgess has written what she says may be her last poem that appears in this publication.

Ms Pearl is 96 years old, hoping to make 97 next Oct. 27. She has been writing most of her life and is still very sharp but her health has slipped with each passing year. She has always been very active but the years have slowed her down. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. Jan. 11: Plumber, Orange city councilman, Bill Mello, notches another year down the road of life on this day. Also celebrating are Davie Thompson, Grant Gilson, Teresa Franklin and Ann Olliff. On this day our longtime friends Margie and Harry Stephens have been sleeping together at least 31 years.

Happy Anniversary. Celebrities celebrating birthdays are

singer Mary J. Blige, 46, soccer player Emile Heskey, 39 and reality star Kyle Richards, 48.*****Jan. 12: Celebrating today are Beth Linder, Bill Braus, Susan Leblanc, David Pendergast and Jimmie Allen. They are joined by radio host Howard Stern, 63, acress Naya Rivera, 30, and baseball player Bobby Crosby, 37.*****Jan. 13: Pretty Lyndia Permenter, T.W.’s longtime bride, celebrates a birthday today. She’s a very nice lady, also Kent Hannegan, Jack Stout, Patricia Coppage and Jolynn Sholmire all share birthdays with celebrities actors Liam Hernsworth, 27, Orlando Bloom, 40, Patrick Dempsey, 51 and Julian Morris, 34.*****Jan. 14: I’m drawing an inside straight because on this day Judge Jerry Pennington, Attorney Rodney Townsend, Judge Joy’s other half, Robert Simonton, Joey’s better half, Mel Campbell and a special beauty Stephanie Sehon all celebrate birthdays. They are joined rapper LL Cool J, 49, actor Jason Bateman, 48, and singer Dave Grohi, 48.*****Jan. 15: Don Thompson, Joy Hughes, Tyler Reves, Dee Culpepper, Brennan Broussard, Carson Peet and Margaret Cavanaughb all celebrate. They are joined by rapper Pit Bull, 36, Saints quarterback Drew Brees, 38, and actor Chad Lowe, 49.****Jan. 16: A good guy, our friend Glenn Oliver has a birthday today. Also celebrating are Kaitlyn Louvier, Clayton Gearhart, Gary Dearing, and John Arnold. Joining them are actors Richard Hones, 45, Josie Davis, 44 and TV talk show host James May, 54.*****Jan. 17: Attorney Jack Smith hits number 78 on this day. He catches up to Bearden and is ahead of Peveto, who will reach that number in March.

All three of these lawyers graduated in the same year. Our buddy, Constable of Pct. 2, David Cagle is a year older as is Jeff Overman, Gail Meadows and Pattie’s oldest Erin Hanks. Celebrities joining them are First Lady Michelle Obama, 53, actor Jim Carey, 55 and comedian Steve Harvey.

Happy Birthday to all.*****We were glad to see that Beth Meaux was back at work at the Bridge City Bank, Orange branch. Beth has been battling cancer with chemo and radiation. This is her second bout; she beat cancer 12 years ago.

We pray that this nice lady’s health will continue to improve.*****Coach Les Johnson and his lovely wife Wanda stopped by a few days ago. They were running away from home for a couple of days. They had been visited by 32 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren over the holidays. By the way, Les predicted Clemson would win the National title because he said Clemson’s defensive line is the biggest, fastest, best in the country, however, it was the offense that beat Alabama.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alex Comeaux and Marie had been married a long time dem and dey were pretty happy. Da only ting was, Comeaux him, always complain ‘bout everyting. One day, he was in da woods getting some firewood wit his ole mule. Comeaux complain so much dat da mule got aggravated him, and he kicked Comeaux with boat his back feets and kilt him. At da funeral, wenever a man walk by Marie and say something to her, Marie shake her head yes. Wen a woman come by and say something, she shake her head no. Da priest Father Dessarmeaux, he sees all dat and he can’t stand not knowing wat’s going on. He walk up to Marie and axe, “Marie, why you shake you head yes for the mens and you shake you head no to da womens?” Marie answer, “Da mens say how sorry dey are for me and I shake my head dat I’m alright. Wen da womens walk by dey axe me if da mule is for sale.”

JACK OUTFOXES ‘MR. KITTY” I’ve written before about Mr. Kitty, the cat that belongs to the Jack Smith’s and hates to ride in a car. He’s smart enough to know what the Smith’s are up to when they load up bags and plan to hit the road. With the first opportunity Mr. Kitty pulls his escape. Last week, after leaving Colorado, the Smith’s stopped in West Texas at the same motel where the cat had escaped before. Loaded up and ready to go the Smith’s blamed each other for letting Mr. Kitty out. They searched the room and concluded the cat wasn’t anywhere inside. Jack had paid $99 for a gadget called a TAB CAT which was suppose to locate a cat within 200 yards. The gadget indicated the cat was in the room. The alarm got louder and louder showing they were within two feet of the collar Mr. Kitty was wearing. He had dropped down in a small space behind the microwave and TV set. Without the TAB CAT they would not have found him. They removed the micro and there he was wrapped in a ball. Jack suspects that’s where he was last year when the entire town couldn’t find him and they had to leave him behind. Mr. Kitty showed up later and the Smith’s had to return to get him. Once Mr. Kitty escaped in Colorado and the Smith’s had to drive back from Orange to retrieve him. Kitty could outsmart the Smith’s but he couldn’t escape Jack’s little gadget. Jack said “TAB Cat” was the best $99 he had ever spent.

C’EST TOUT Last Wednesday morning I stopped by the Penny Record office in Bridge City which was closed, to pick up the paper. The phone rang and I started not to answer but curiosity got the best of me. When I did a heavy male voice said, “Hey, where is the Cajun story in this paper?” I quickly turned to page four. Sure nuff, it had been left out of the Breaux column. “Sorry, I said, I don’t know why it’s not in.”

The guy said, “Somebody is stupid down there,” and hung up. I know in at least 20 years that was the first time we missed but boy did it stir up the natives. We were called everything in the book. Heard from Cajuns in Louisiana and Yankees in Delaware, who read us on the web. I wrote a Cajun story but it didn’t make it to the folder. I don’t know why.

“No lady, I’m not senile yet.”****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at Robert’s this week, next week at PK’s Grill.

Everyone always welcome. Good fellowship, great folks.****President Barack Obama sure gave a great farewell speech Tuesday night****My time is up. I thank you for yours.

Please shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Martina McBride performing at Golden Nugget

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record A lot of great live music is on tap for the coming week, including three consecutive nights of national acts converging on venues in Southwest Louisiana. Make the most of the week and find something you enjoy.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 Phillip Glyn Band @ e Boudain Hut Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Street Side Jazz Trio @ Jack Daniel’s Bar and Grill Ronnie Fruge @ Rikenjaks Trey Rose @ Rush Lounge ursday, Jan. 12 Winger @ Delta Downs Event Center Shaine Barnhill @ Blue Martini Phillip Glyn Band @ e Boudain Hut Mason Fedducia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar e Kings of Mojo @ Larry’s French Market Twangsters Union @ e Lone Wolf Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Chris Shearman @ Rikenjaks Jimmy Kaiser @ e Rodair Roadhouse Zipties @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Jan. 13 Cheap Trick @ Golden Nugget Casino Alabama @ e Pavilion at Coushatta Casino Resort e Mockingbirds @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Tim Burge @ Cecil’s Brad Brinkley @ Dylan’s Mason Fedducia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Curse and the Cure @ e Embers Club e Kings of Mojo @ Jack Daniel’s Bar and Grill Ken Marvel Band with Jivin’ Gene @ Larry’s French Market Twangsters Union @ e Lone Wolf Rob Copeland @ Luke’s Ice-

house Mid-County Bayou Rush @ Mackenzie’s Pub Encore @ Madison’s Urban Pioneers @ Neches Brewing Company Lee Pelly @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza - Calder Ave. Rick Danna @ New York Pizza - Neches St. Honey Jar @ Rikenjaks Tyler Darby @ e Rodair Roadhouse Allison Collins @ Rush Lounge Dustin Sonnier @ Sawdust Saloon Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist @ irsty’s Saturday, Jan. 14 Martina McBride @ Golden Nugget Casino ree Legged Dawg @ Beaux Jangles e Mockingbirds @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Scott McGill and Old Dog Mac @ e Capri Club Danny Dillon, Aaron Sterling and Morgan mitchum @ Cowboy Harley Hooch @ Dylan’s Mason Fedducia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Alter Ego @ e Embers Club Ozz, JudasX, Arn Mait'n @ e Gig Royboy Collins @ Jay’s Melody Club Grey Wolfz @ Kawliga’s BB and Company @ Larry’s French Market Twangsters Union @ e Lone Wolf Tim Burge @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Eazy @ Mackenzie’s Pub Rob Copeland and e Outsiders @ Madison’s Pea Patch Orchestra @ Neches Brewing Company Jerry Morgan, Hunter Burchett, Sylvia Buchner, Robert Miller, Harry and Sharon Meaux, Southern Koast, Hellen Miller, Rejena Bolton, Rex Harris, Trinity Hughes, Signed Sealed and Delivered, Seven Sisters @ e Palace eater – Kirbyville Blues Tonic @ Rikenjaks Zydecane @ e Rodair Roadhouse Allison Collins @ Rush

Lounge e Renegades @ Tammy’s City Freaks, Raw Hunny, Vection @ Texas Rose Saloon Blake Sticker @ irsty’s Sunday, Jan. 15 Tony Faulk and Chaos @ e Boudain Hut Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Ken Marvel Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks Orphan Annie @ Rush Lounge Scott Desormeaux and Keith Buesing @ e West Bar and Grill Monday, Jan. 16 Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Rachael and Ian @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Jan. 17 “e Jackie Robinson Story” @ Lutcher eater Caleb Williams @ Dylan’s Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tyler Darby and Pug Johnson @ Madison’s Charlston and Derek @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

Country music superstar Martina McBride will perform inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14. Tickets start at $65 for ages 21 and older and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. Courtesy photo

LSC-Orange names top Fall ’16 students Seventy-six Lamar State College - Orange students, 69 from Texas and 7 from Louisiana, have been named to the president’s list for the fall 2016 semester. An additional 118 Texas and 8 Louisiana students made the dean’s list. e presidents list includes those students who have attended LSC-O full-time during the semester, having completed 12 or more credit hours, and have earned 4.o semester grade point averages. e dean’s list is comprised of full-time students who earned a GPA of 3.4 and above. e faculty, staff, and administration salutes all of the students who have strived to achieve academic excellence.

The president’s lists includes: Beaumont: Madison D’Anne Almanza, Dental Assisting; Michelle Renee Deckert, Pre Vocational Nursing; Kiera Lasha Dellahoussaye, Pre Vocational Nursing; Nicole Marie Meche, Vocational Nursing; Margaret Elizabeth Thompson, Pre Vocational Nursing.

Bridge City: Jason Allen Bischof, Instrumentation; Lisha Joy Ellis, Pre Upward Mobility Nursing; Jessica Ann Jones, Process Operating; Jacqueline Medina, Dental Assisting; Katrina Dawn Phillips, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Inesa Svalaityte, Pre Vocational Nursing; Delaney Breanne Voegeli, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts.

Buna: Hannah Ruby Barnett, Pre Vocation Nursing and Colt Garrett Kirkendall, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts.

Groves: Abigail Denise Bartlett, Dental Assisting.

Kirbyville: Anna Mae Clark, Pre Vocational Nursing and James L Kelley, Process Operating.

Kountze: Cali Cheyenne Winger, Pre Vocational Nursing.

Lafayette: Brittany Lashaye Bernard, Vocational Nursing.

Lake Charles: Justin Michael Jones, Process Operating; Lacy Katrice Rougeau, Process Operating; Dymphna Roque Simon, Vocational Nursing.

Lumberton: Charlea Lenn Adams, Academidc Studies in Natural Science Mauriceville: Cory John Lenz Academic Studies in Liberal Arts Nederland: Kayli Nicole Smith, Pharmacy Technology Orange: Christopher Joseph Bahr, Pre Vocational Nursing; Joseph William Bloodworth, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Cade Dallas Buller, Industrial Technology; Brad Holden Couture, Process Operating; Ciara Rosealine Crooks, Pre Vocational Nursing; Ryan Alan Dionne, Process Operating; Anisa Fatima, Academic Studies in Natural Science; Iqra Fatima, Academic Studies in Natural Science; Adrienne Marie Fontenot, Academic Studies in Natural Science; Dylan Andrew Frazier, Process Operating; Jamie M Hall, Process Operating; Troy Hilton Holbrook Process Operating; Caleb Dale Holmes, Process Operating; Chad William Hughes, Dual Enrolled High School; Melanie Bazan Lee, Teaching EC4 4 thru 8 Special Ed EC12; Skyler Wayne Lovelace, Pre Vocational Nursing; Amber Denise Lund, Academic Studies in Natural Science; Shelby Rene Mumford, Pre Vocational Nursing; Eugean Corley Smith, Industrial Technology; Laci Lynn Smith, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Hunter Garrett Stevens, Process Operating; Krisana Brooke Stubbs, Academic Studies in Sociology; Michael A Sweezy, Instrumentation; Brooke Renee Tant, Teaching 8 thru 12 other EC12; Janna Lynn West, Vocational Nursing; Carley Breann Williams, Process Operating; Angela Michelle Wilson, Process Operating; Cody Wayne Winkle, Process Operating; Dane Edward Wright, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Diana Oliva Wright, Process Operating.

Port Arthur: Royce Daniel Miles, Academic Studies in Computer Science and Sandy T Nguyen, Medical Office Assistant.

Port Neches: Janice Cherry Bevil, Academic Studies in Sociol-

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2016 income tax assistance available AARP Tax Filing Assistance will be offered starting 12:15 PM, Wednesday, February 1st at the Orange Public Library. IRS-certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 PM every Wednesday and Friday through April 12th and Tuesday, April 18th. April 18th is the last day to file 2016 taxes.

Anyone coming for assistance should bring the following: Proof of identification (photo ID) Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents Wage and income statements (Form W-2, Social Security, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, W2G).

Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) Records of any Capital Gains and Losses Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements A copy of last year’s federal and state returns is very helpful in the preparation of the 2016 return.

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e speakers for the next 4 weeks are as follows: Wed., Jan. 11 - Tommy Byers, an asst. For Texas A& M AgriLife Extension, will speak about eating & cooking for a healthier lifestyle & classes offered.

Wed., Jan. 18 - Orange County Judge Brint Carlton will speak about current issues in Or-

ange�County, including the hospital ER closure.

Wed., Jan. 25 - Maureen McAllister, the new person taking the reigns of the Orange Co. United Way, will provide�latest updates on United Way. Wed., Feb. 1 - Reid Caruthers will present historical artifacts�from his Hamilton Co., Tennessee family after the Civil War, including his great grandmother's wedding dress.

A buffet breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m. in the Bayou Room at Sunset Grove Country Club. All speakers & media have their meal provided by Golden K Kiwanis, consisting of scrambled eggs, bacon, grits, gravy, biscuits, jelly, butter, Orange juice, coffee, & water.

A very short business meeting takes place about 10 a.m., with the speaker commencing about 10:15 or 10:20 a.m. e meeting concludes at 11 a.m.

Orange County Friends Meeting Orange County Friends meets several times each month for bridge, mah Jong, and many more activities. To find out more about our group, please visit our Facebook page at Orange County Friends or call Karen McKinney at 746-3730.

Monday, January 16 - Night Bunco 6 pm

Texas Red Flashers Meeting e Texas Red Flashers will meet ursday, Jan. 19, 2017, for our first meeting of the year. 11:30 a.m. at the Garden District on Hwy 87. Call for directions.

Birthday lady is Lera Mae Dickey, Lady Lera.

Ladies wishing to participate in the door prize drawings will bring presents.

All ladies are welcome.

For information call 409-886-1609

Friends of the Orange Depot Meeting e first meeting of the board of directors and volunteers of Friends of the Orange Depot in the new year will be held ursday, January 19, at 5:30PM at Grace Lutheran Church on Eddleman Road in Orange. A gathering with refreshments will be at 5 PM and anyone interested in becoming involved is encouraged to attend, especially those who would like to work on the Museum Planning Committee. Parents with ideas about how to make the museum child-friendly are welcomed.

On the agenda at the meeting will be plans for the grand opening of the restored depot as well as discussions on it serving as a community special events center, a part of the original concept to make the museum a multi-purpose facility.

Fundraising will continue in the new year to fund the museum exhibits, which will feature the history of Orange industries in the last century, railroad transportation, lumber, shipbuilding and petrochemicals. e board welcomes questions from potential donors to help in this phase of the project for Orange.

Messages can be sent to info@friendsoftheorangedepot.org. e website, www.orangetxdepot.org, has posted photos from the 2016 gala held recently and updates on the remaining naming opportunities still available.

Field of Plenty Training Now is the time to think about gardening for

next year. Join e Field of Plenty and the Texas A&M AgriLife Service with free hands-on training in different garden interests at e Field of Plenty. Mark your calendar for January 28th, 2017 to get your new year off to a good start learning how to grow and cook vegetables for healthy living. Workshops will include Beginner’s Seed Saving, Vegetable Garden Basics, and Cooking What You Grow in the morning starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting forty-five minutes each. After a break for lunch, Composting Basics will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Keyhole Gardens will be from 1:30 -2:30 pm . Attend one or all the workshops. Please call the Texas A&M AgriLife office at 409-882-7010 to preregister. e Field of Plenty is a donation community garden and an Orange Christian Services Project. It is located at 2120 Wickard directly behind Orange Christian Services on West Park Ave in Orange.

Ellis Pecans Reduced Prices Wesley United Methodist Church has reduced the prices on their remaining pecan halves and pieces. New crop pieces and halves are available for $ 8.50 Ib. Place your order, For pick up or delivery call Jan @ 734-8036 or Doris @ 670-7703

Chuck Young Alumni Classic Bridge City Baseball will be hosting our annual Chuck Young Alumni Classic on Saturday, February 18th. Events will begin at 10:30am with the homerun derby, and the alumni game to follow around noon. If interested in participating please contact Coach Chris Moore at chris.moore@bridgecityisd.net

LSCO ogy Rose City: Tori Marie Godkin, Dental Assisting Silsbee: Yeimmi Arriaga, Pharmacy Technology and Kindel Nicole Kelley, Process Operating Starks: Emily Michelle Broussard, Academic Studies in Business Sulphur: Lindsey Ann Roach, Medical Office Professional Vidor: Amberly Renee Bowman, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Sunny Rae Breland, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Brenda Torres Ceron, Pre Vocational Nursing; Aubrey Leann Ford, Pre Vocational Nursing; Kacie Lynn Lummus, Process Operating; Adrin Terran Martin, Dual Enrolled High School; Hannah Gail Odom, Academic Studies in Communication; Amber Michelle Okun, Pre Upward Mobility Nursing; Courtney Danielle Parker, Vocational Nursing; Erin Rae Welborn, Teaching EC4 4 thru 8 Special Ed EC12; Amanda Gail Wilcoxson, Teaching EC4 4 thru 8 Special Ed EC12.

Vinton: Marisa Kay Guidry, Dental Assisting West Orange: Terra Devenana Hoffpauir, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts The dean’s list includes the following students: Beaumont: Ashley Janell Cochran, Vocational Nursing; Casandra Diane Jimmons, Vocational Nursing Ahli Dion Little, Vocational Nursing, and Raccobi Tenesie Malone, Vocational Nursing.

Bridge City: Ragan Allen Burns Academic Studies in Business; Chelsey Lynn Chaffin Academic Studies in Business; Samantha Michele Crooks, Dental Assisting; Ping Yang Fan, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Julianna Grace Gaspard, Teaching EC4 4 thru 8 Special Ed EC12; Jonathon Paul Holland, Teaching 8 thru 12 other EC12; and Eli Patrick Lyons, Process Operating.

Buna: Eden Litricia Burke, Vocational Nursing; Ashlee Brooke Conner, Pre Vocation Nursing; Sarah Danielle Dempsey, Pre Vocation Nursing;

Continued from Page 5A Felicia D Dobie Pre Vocation Nursing; Jaelyn Kay Heirtzler Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Stacy Kaye Moore, teaching 8 thru 12 other EC12; Chelsea Marie Rebert, Medical Office Assistant; Sarah Elizabeth Richardson, Pre Vocation Nursing; Sarah Kathleen Sweat, Pre Vocation Nursing.

DeQuincy: Chelsea Jane Fontenot, Vocational Nursing Evadale: Hula Nicole Bowman, Vocational Nursing; Brittanie N Marie, Teaching EC4 4 thru 8 Special Ed EC12; Jordan Tyler Totten, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts.

Groves: Michael Dale Dugas, Instrumentation; Mary Marissa Frank, Dental Assisting; Forrest Walker Knowles, Information Technology Support Specialist; Margie Danielle Stuber, Pre Upward Mobility Nursing.

Jasper: Allison Ann Guin, Vocational Nursing.

Kirbyville: Paige Renea Berryman, Pre Vocation Nursing; Jessica Nicole Ripka, Teaching 8 thru 12 other EC12.

Kountze: Dalton Van Croft, Industrial Technology.

Lake Charles: Courtney Danielle Davis, Vocational Nursing; Destinie Nicole Dellafosse, Vocational Nursing; Emily Ann Tamayo, Academic Studies in Sociology.

Lufkin: Tevin Ha Keem Barlow, Process Operating.

Nederland: Corrie Lynn Nunez, Pre Upward Mobility Nursing; Candace Michelle Spell, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts.

Newton: Lloyd Alson Dubose, Vocational Nursing.

Orange: Brian Edward Bailey, Information Technology Support Specialist; Daniel Keith Brinson, Process Operating; Amanda Renae Brown, Pre Vocation Nursing; Bruce Tyler Burns, Process Operating; Kaci Kay Burton, Academic Studies in Communication; Rodikson Aronis Cano, Pharmacy Technology; Hannah Loil Carruth, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Alvin Planted Childress, Safety Health and Environment; Callie Amanda Choate, Teaching 8 thru 12 other EC12; Caitlin Mackenzie Currie, Dental Assisting; Keleigh Marie Dempsey, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Whintony Ranae Ellis, Teaching 8 thru 12 other EC12; Ashlyn E Ellison, Academic Studies in Business; Shaylon Paige Elms, Dental Assisting; Jada Juanell Fairchild, Teaching 8 thru 12 other EC12; Sarah Hagan Frederick, Business Mangement; Molly H Freed, Teaching EC4 4 thru 8 Special Ed EC12; Madalyn Leigh Frey, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Carlie Breann Fults, Pre Vocation Nursing; Cody Lee Gantt, Process Operating; Adam Javier Garza, Process Operating; Candice Cheyenne Harris, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Meranda Lynn Hayes, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Jacob Trevor Hryhorchuk, Process Operating; Sundas Imtiaz, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Jamaris Rolawn Jackson, Process Operating; Patrick Arden Johnson, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Ronald Chris Johnson, Process Operating; Billy Joe Jones, Academic Studies in Computer Science; Scotty Ray Jordan, Process Operating; Clay Aaron Landry, Instrumentation; Mason Wayne LeBoeuf, Ac-

ademic Studies in Criminal Justice; Justin Luke Lummus, Process Operating; Stephen Michael Maldonado, Process Operating; Michelle Rose Martin, Academic Studies in Criminal Justice; James Verrien Miller, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Jermaine Jerrod Mitchell, Process Operating; Trameka Shuntae Mitchell, Vocational Nursing; Felix Moran, Academic Studies in Computer Science; Trenton Lake Myrick, Teaching EC4 4 thru 8 Spe Ed EC12; Kyana Rose Petersen, Process Operating; Brianne Paige Peveto, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Justin Blake Ray, Academic Studies in Criminal Justice; Tyler Allen Ridgaway, Information Technology Support Specialist; Rocky Paul Self, Academic Studies in Sociology; Catherine M Seppi, Academic Studies in Business; Ashley Anne Shaw, Academic Studies in Natural Science; Justin Craig Small, Process Operating; Benny Lenard Smith, Process Technology; Justin Craig Smith, Process Operating; Christen Michelle Sutton, Pre Vocation Nursing; Tyler Austin Teague, Process Operating; Ashley Faye Turner, Medical Office Assistant; Layne Ray Verdine, Academic Studies in Criminal Justice; Dustin James Verrett, Process Operating; Cassidy Rose Webster, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Aubrey Elyse Welch, Pre Upward Mobility Nursing; Ethan Jackie Williams, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Jannie A Wilson, Vocational Nursing; Craig James Withee, Academic Studies in Computer Science.

Orangefield: Caitlyn Michelle Glawson, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts Port Arthur: Aaliyah Antionette Brown, Dental Assisting; Samantha Page Harrell, Pharmacy Technology; Megan Brooke Peterson, Information Technology Support Specialist; Tyronza Nateeshia White, Pharmacy Technology.

Port Neches: Melissa Lynn Overstreet, Vocational Nursing Silsbee: Laura Ann Acklin, Vocational Nursing; Charissa Marrie Johnson, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Mandolyn J Pete Pre Vocation Nursing and Medical Office Professional.

Singer: Courtney Diane Mitchell, Dental Assisting.

Spurger: Karley Miranda Wood, Academic Studies in Communication.

Sulphur: Tina Linette LeJeune-Deshotel, Vocational Nursing and Kayla Rachelle McKay, Pre Vocation Nursing.

Vidor: Colin Maxwell Bailey, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Cassandra Marie Brush, Dental Assisting; Clinton James Dunigan, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Jerrod W Gooch, Process Operating; Nicholas Christopher Granito, Process Operating; Brianna Marie Holden, Academic Studies in Business; India Elise Moore, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Rusty James Morris, Academic Studies in Communication; Trevin Jaret Olbrich, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts; Andrew Micheal Smith, Safety Health and Environment; Carly Danae Smith, Vocational Nursing; Haley Renee Steinhardt, Academic Studies in Liberal Arts.

Vinton: Shequilla Antoinette Sterling, Academic Studies in Sociology.

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Ten students from Little Cypress Junior High earned chairs in the All-Region Band. Those students are (from left) Landon Acord, Spencer Layman, Allie Shaffer, Spencer Brister, Emma Kasti, Brianna Martinez, Blade Barlow, Rylie Dollar, Aiden Watson and Jace Peveto.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Carworks located at 2000 Strickland Drive in Pinehurst. The new business sales pre-owned cars and is owned by Melissa Butler with over 13 years in the car business. For more information contact (936) 404-1221.

The entire band also entertained students at Little Cypress Intermediate. This is the school whose fifth graders will attend LCJH next fall. The concert is also a way of interesting the students in signing up for band when they start the registration process this spring.

Six LU students tapped top grads with Plummer Awards Lamar University honored six students with the Plummer Award, recognizing them as the top male and female graduates in December’s 2016 graduating class. LU President Kenneth Evans presented the awards during commencement ceremonies December 16 and 17 in the Montagne Center. e Plummer Awards honor the late Otho Plummer, who was chairman emeritus of the Lamar University Board of Regents and a longtime board member.

Kennedy Kilpatrick from Evadale earned a Bachelor of Science in speech and hearing sciences. She plans to return to Lamar University and complete her masters in speech language pathology and conduct research on dementia. After completing her graduate degree, she wants to work in southeast Texas as a licensed speech-language pathologist. Kilpatrick served as a junior clinician in the Speech and Hearing Clinic during the Spring 2016 semester. She was a chapter secretary for the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association at LU and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She also studied abroad in Europe for psychology in summer 2015.

Kilpatrick received the Tom and Melba Harkin Scholarship and has been on the President’s List for the last 7 consecutive semesters.

Lauren Leger from Orange earned the Bachelor of Business Administration in management. She hopes to return to LU for a master’s degree and plans to work in the fashion industry as a clothing buyer or run her own clothing boutique. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma, where she served as student vice president of programming. Leger volunteered for various organizations such as Southeast Texas Food bank and Lions Club International. She received the Sabine Federal Credit Union Scholarship and Community Christian School: Partners in Education Scholarship.

Kesandra Morin from Houston earned the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences.

Her future plans are to become a high school history teacher and volleyball coach. She wants earn a master’s degree and work her way to an athletic director position. Morin received an Associate of Science Degree in 2007 and began studies for a career in IT before deciding to pursue her passion for teaching and coaching. She has played volleyball for 15 years and has coached for 5 years.

Maegan White from Vidor earned the Bachelor of Arts in English. In spring 2017, she will

begin a teaching certification program and graduate school to pursue a master’s degree in English. She plans to teach college English and become a published author. White was on the National Dean’s List and National President’s List from 2013-2016. She has published for LU’s Pulse Magazine since 2014, where she has earned recognition and recently worked as co-editor. She also is a writer for the University Press. White was honored with the LU College of Arts and Sciences 4.0 GPA Award and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She receives the Caldwell and Rosine McFaddin Memorial Scholarship, the Carolyn J. Keating Scholarship in English and the Language Scholars Endowed Scholarship in English.

Miroslava Zendejas from Baytown earned the Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice. Her future plans are to earn a graduate degree in criminology or a law degree in criminal or immigration law. Zendejas completed undergraduate research during her internship with the Center for Homicide Research and through the McNair Program. She participated in the Reaud Honors College and is an Honors College Graduate. Zendejas has been recognized with the Outstanding Community Leader Award, the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award, the Academic Excellence Student Award and a grant of $10,000 for a summer research project as a Beck Fellowship Finalist. She participated in LU Model United Nations and Partners in the Park, a weeklong experiential learning program sponsored by the National Collegiate Honors Council in collaboration with the National Park Service. Zendejas received the Academic Undergraduate Scholarship and the Tom F. and Ann D. Jones Honors Scholarship.

Kurt Fischer from Jasper earned the Bachelor of Business Administration in management information systems. He hopes to work in an analyst position with a company where he holds an influential role in solving business problems. After focusing on his career, Fischer wants to earn a doctorate degree and teach at a university. Since 2015, he has led on campus as president of Lamar University Green Squad, president of Lamar American Marketing Association (AMA), and presidential adviser of Lamar Association for Information Systems. Fischer has consistently earned a place on the President's List and has maintained a 4.0 GPA de-

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SPORTS and Outdoors

FISHING ORANGE COUNTY

Cold front may do the trick COLBURN-FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

I canceled or postponed a ton of trips in 2016 due to the flooding and some pretty tough winds, but I never lost a day due to cold weather.That all changed this past weekend.It was C-O-L-D! There isn’t a fish in Sabine Lake that I want to hunt down when it is 27 degrees at daylight and still in the mid 30’s at lunch. As of today, we are back to having to deal with a howling wind that dictates which shoreline you will fish on any given day, but we can at least feel our fingers now.

I would never have believed that it could warm up this much this fast, but that may well have been the coldest weather we see this winter. While it shut down the fishing for us wimps, it may well have been just what we needed to really kick the “catching” in gear .As of Monday morning the surface temperature had given up 7 to 10 degrees and most of the shallower marshes were reduced to mud flats.

That overdue scenario will immediately inject the deeper bayous and ultimately the lake with an infusion of shrimp, bait fish and hungry redfish. The only downside for the short term is that we were finally putting together some pretty consistent patterns on the trout.

We fished right up until the front arrived last Friday and we couldn’t have asked for better conditions. I just thought it was cold, 47 degrees with misting rain, but there was no wind and a strong outgoing tide. The fish weren’t where they were supposed to be, but when we found them there was a lot of them and they were hungry.

We easily caught and released 15 to 16 solid trout that we could have kept and turned loose a pair of reds as well. I cleaned two trout for supper and both were incredibly fat and full of small shrimp. We caught them with a Catch 2000, a bait that I no longer fish enough, and a Corky Fat Boy. Color wasn’t much of a factor as we caught them on pink, day glow, and black/chartreuse.

As far as not catching them where they were supposed to be goes, we expected them to e shallow, but caught them drifting the flats 4 to 5 feet of water.I wasted a lot of time fishing two to four feet of water in the back portion of Coffee Ground and drains on the Louisiana shoreline as far south as Willow Bayou.

While I would like for you to believe that our success was due to expertise and past experience, it was anything but that!

I made a long cast to clear a buried loop of line and prevent a potential backlash and as I was stripping off line I felt a very subtle tap.It turned out to be our largest trout of the day and she was swimming with a lot of hungry friends.There was no shell in the area, no change in depth or bottom consistency…….they were just there.

Locating those fish was pure luck.Hopefully, their main diet following the cold snap will now consist mainly of bait fish and suspending lures like the Corky, Maniac Mullet and Catch V or Catch 2000 will be the ticket.A bait that can get equally hot is the Softdine XL or Mirrodine XL.The Softdine, not unlike the SEE COLBURN Page 2B

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Area ref creates title game buzz Dave Rogers

For The Record

Mauriceville resident Mike Defee was an unlikely star in Monday night’s College Football Playoffs Championship game.

The veteran Big 12 Conference referee blew up on Twitter and the Internet during the highly anticipated game won by Clemson over Alabama with just a second left.

People noticed his physique, especially his supersized arms.

Let the writer for the Men’s Health website explain: “The game was an instant classic, yet all anyone was able to talk about was Mike Defee, the totally jacked referee officiating the game …

Every time Defee signaled to make a call on the field, his

biceps and triceps busted out of his tight, black-and-white striped shirt.”

While ESPN announcers Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler admired his arms, others tweeted photos of Defee from their TV screens accompanied by comments, like: • “Despite heightened National Championship security, this ref managed to sneak two guns in.”

• “I can’t stop staring at his arms.”

• “Why’s the head ref the most jacked guy on the field?”

• “The ref’s arm is never not flexing,” captioned a photo of Defee signaling a first down.

A Vine video of Defee signaling penalties was altered to make it look like he was slugging punching bags and pumping dumbbells. Some-

Mauriceville resident Mike Defee was an unlikely star in Monday night’s College Football Playoffs Championship game.

one even created the fake Twitter account: @ MikeDefeeArms.

Although Defee spent Tuesday traveling back from

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All 4 home teams win big in wild card round KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR For The Record

The home field proved to be a big advantage in last weekend’s opening round of the National Football League’s 2016 playoffs.

All four home teams—Houston, Seattle, Pittsburgh and Green Bay— posted double-digit victories in their respective games last Saturday and Sunday.

And their reward for being victorious is to go into this weekend’s divisional round of the playoffs as underdog visiting teams, assuming the roles of their last week’s victims.

However, I don’t think the home teams will make a clean sweep this weekend. The games should be much closer with an upset or two thrown in for good measure.

Our Houston Texans came out of their wild card game as unruly hosts for the Oakland Raiders, who lost starting and second-string quarterbacks to

injury and had to go with untested rookie Connor Cook, who established an NFL record by being the first quarterback in history to make his NFL debut in the playoffs.

The Texans’ No. 1 defense made life miserable for Cook, forcing him to hurry his throws which resulted in three of his passes being intercepted.

Cook completed only 18 of 45 passes for 161 yards, a touchdown and three aerials picked off.

Houston, which was favored by four points, glided to a 2714 win in what Head Coach Bill O’Brien called “our best game of the season.”

The Texans will have to come up with another gem of a game Saturday when they travel to play the 14-2 topseeded New England Patriots in Foxborough, MA. as a 15½-point underdog.

Houston has managed only a single victory against the Patriots in franchise history, while losing seven other times.

They also are 0-4 in Gillette

Stadium. O’Brien is 0-2 against Pats’ head coach Bill Belichick, losing 41-28 in the divisional playoffs on Jan. 13, 2013 and 27-0 on Sept. 22 of this season.

The Dallas Cowboys are picked by many to go all the way to the Super Bowl and meet New England. But they had not better count those chickens before they hatch because Green Bay is coming to town Sunday with huge chips on their shoulders.

The Packers are looking to avenge a 30-16 shellacking the Cowboys put on them in October at Lambeau Field. The loss left Green Bay with a 4-6 record and prompted quarterback Aaron Rodgers to proclaim his team would “run the table” and then made good on his boast—so far.

The four-point underdog Pack is running on all cylinders, routing the New York Giants in the second half and winning handily 38-13.

The Seattle Seahawks utilized their “Legion of Doom Minus Earl Thomas III” defense to completely stymie Detroit 26-6 Saturday night as

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the Lions went the entire season without posting a victory in an outdoor stadium. Worst yet, Detroit hasn’t won a playoff game on the road since 1957.

The ‘Hawks must go on the road to Atlanta where the Falcons have been waiting a long time for a deep playoff run under quarterback Matt Ryan now that they’ve finally got an offense that has been getting the job done the entire stretch of the season.

Atlanta is an early fourpoint favorite which should get the Seahawks’ attention for this Saturday afternoon match-up.

Perhaps the best game will be at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City where the Chiefs await the red-hot Pittsburgh Steelers, who reeled off their eighth straight victory Sunday over the Miami Dolphins to the tune of 38-12.

Pittsburgh was favored by one point Sunday, probably on the strength of their 43-12 mauling of the Chiefs on Oct. 2. However, by Monday the SEE KAZ Page 2B

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KAZ’S FEARLESS FOOTBALL FORECAST NFL Divisional Round Playoff Games This Weekend NFC

GREEN BAY (11-6) over DALLAS (13-3) 3:40 p.m. Sunday (FOX)—The Cowboys have already proven they can’t beat the New York Giants in two tries while the Packers made mince-meat (38-13) out of them Sunday to advance to the divisional round.

I’m a huge fan of Aaron Rodgers, and when he predicted two months ago that Green Bay will run the table, I believed him. Rodgers seems to do whatever is necessary to win and delivers every time (so far). The Cowboys are an early four-point favorite, but they were favored to win both games against the Giants and even Philadelphia. I look for a final score of 42-39.

SEATTLE (11-5-1) over ATLANTA (11-5)

chance to win. I look for Houston’s defense to do a real good job stopping the Pats, but I worry about the offense being able to move the football and give the defense a chance to rest. I look for a final score of 24-14.

KANSAS CITY (12-4) over PITTSBURGH (12-5) 12:05 p.m. Sunday (NBC)—I was shocked to see the early line Sunday night which had the Steelers a onepoint favorite. But on Monday the Vegas Boys came to their senses and had the Chiefs favored by 2½ points.

Both teams are on a pretty solid winning streak and are playing great football. I think Arrowhead Stadium is one of the loudest and most difficult stadiums in which to play. I look for a final score of 27-24.

3:35 p.m. Saturday (FOX) ---This should be an interesting battle between the highest-scoring offense vs. a very stingy defense. Although the Falcons are favored by four points, whenever the playoffs begin, the Seahawks turn it up several notches and meet most challenges. I look for a final score of 36-34.

AFC NEW ENGLAND (14-2) over HOUSTON (10-7) 7:15 p.m. Saturday (CBS)—The Patriots started off as a whopping 16-point favorite which dropped to 15½ on Monday (big deal!!).It would be hard to find a bona fide NFL fan who believes the Texans really have a

Mike Defee creates buzz with requests for Defee to appear on shows like Good Morning America and Inside Edition.

“It is wild. We’ve had major, major, major phone calls for him this morning,” said Mary Ellis of Newtron Beaumont, an electrical and instrumentation construction company managed by Defee.

ABC News aired an interview done with Defee after the game.

“I’m just amazed that people in the social world make a big deal out of a football official,” he said. “I’m a 55-year-old man. I’m really not in the Twitter world.”

Of course, the interview included talk about his fitness routine.

“Contrary to what some people think I don’t just work arms,” Defee said.

“I try to keep my whole body in shape. I’ve had several players come up to me and grab me by the arm and say, ‘Gee, ref, what’s your workout routine?’ or ‘How much do you bench?’

“It’s a compliment, coming from these young kids.”

Defee began his officiating career locally on a crew that included Orange County Attorney John Kimbrough. They started out doing small school games and ended up calling 5A playoff games, Kimbrough recalls.

While a bad knee sent Kimbrough to the radio booth, Defee has been officiating Divi-

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sion I football games for almost two decades.

He started in the Southland Conference and has worked for a dozen years or so in the Big 12.

Kimbrough said he was back judge on the top Big 12 crew headed by well-known referee Randy Christal until Defee was promoted after Christal retired.

Defee worked three Big 12 championship games, the Rose Bowl, the Sugar Bowl and the 2012 national championship game as back judge. This was his first national championship game as referee, coming after being the referee for the 2015 Cotton Bowl between Alabama and Michigan State, which served as last

year’s CFP semifinal.

A Google search of Mike Defee Tuesday morning turned up aggregations of the championship game tweets on websites as random as Men’s Health, Sporting News and US Weekly, which described his arms as “superbuff.”

The video of the Monday night ABC News interview referenced above was followed immediately by a story about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie handling their divorce privately.

Friends say the attention embarrasses Defee.

“He’s a great guy, a great, great boss,” Ellis said.

“I’m glad he’s getting the recognition. He’s very health conscious. It’s paying off.”

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Corky series, is a soft plastic version of the hard plastic MirrOdine.

On the warmer days, do not be shy about tying on a shallow diving crankbait like Heddon’s Swimming Image. The smaller profile can be deadly when the fish are aggressive and it stays in that top column of water as well. When they got so difficult to find in local stores last year, a number of local anglers did just as well with the Echo 1.75 and the KVD square bills.

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If you are not into fighting the wind, you still have four days left to drive over to the Houston Boat Show. If you are just window shopping and looking to visit with guides and vendors this show isn’t nearly as entertaining as the Houston Fishing Show in early March. If you are looking for a new boat or RV, however, it is the place to do some comparative shopping provided you or the wife or both of you have very good jobs!

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odds makers reversed themselves and established Kansas City as a 2½-point favorite.

The Steelers feature the three-pronged offensive attack of rock-ribbed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, big play wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell, who pounded through the Dolphins defense for a franchise postseason record 167 yards and two touchdowns.

All Bell did in his postseason debut was break Hall of Famer Franco Harris’ team record for yards rushing in a playoff game. Harris ran for 158 yards in a Super Bowl victory over the Minnesota Vikings 42 years ago.

KWICKIES…The undefeated Baylor Bears moved into the No. 1 position in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 Collegiate Basketball Poll for the first time in the school’s program history. NCAA defending champion Villanova lost to Butler last Wednesday opening the door for 15-0 Baylor to move in. The Bears and No. 5 Gonzaga are the only unbeaten Division I teams in the poll.

Gregg Williams, 58, was named defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns where he will take a young defense that finished at or near the bottom in every meaningful category. Williams revived his coaching career after he was banned by the NFL for one season in 2012 for his involvement in New Orleans notorious “Bountygate” scandal. He spent the last three seasons with the LA Rams.

Golfer Justin Thomas held off a late charge by Hideki Matsuyama to win the SBS Tournament of Champions by three strokes at Kapalua, Hawaii. The victory earned Thomas $1,220,000 while Matsuyama pocketed $712,000.

JUST BETWEEN US…According to an article posted Monday on KOGT.com, the Seattle Seahawks have a huge fan base in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Baltic States, Germany and the Czech Republic. The Community of Seahawkers love football, particularly the Seahawks and wanted to send a gift to the injured Earl Thomas. Go to KOGT.com to see the rest of the story.

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Chase Rutledge, a graduate of West Orange-Stark High School, has caught fire as a member of the Lamar State College Port Arthur men’s basketball team. scoring in double-figures four of the last five games for the Seahawks. He is averaging 7.6 points per game and is hitting nearly 41 percent from 3-point range.

LSCPA plays at home Saturday in the Carl Parker Center, located at 1500 Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur. Tip time against Kilgore College is 4 p.m.

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Deaths and Memorials

Garland Earl Holmes, 64, Beaumont Garland Earl Holmes, 64, of Beaumont, passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2017. He was born August 31, 1952, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Frances Ann Lovelace Holmes and James Earl Holmes. Garland was a graduate of Nederland High School, class of 1970, and attended GARLAND EARL Lamar University. He HOLMES was a thirty-three year employee of Dupont.

Garland had a passion for travel and did so extensively in his younger years. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson, music and concerts, and was an avid reader. Garland was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church from birth.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Holmes; son, Jesse Carter and wife, Hillary, of Vidor; brothers, Roger Holmes and wife, Anthea, of Queensland, Australia; David Holmes and wife, Karen, of Lufkin; and Stephen Holmes and wife, Linda, of Sour Lake; nephews, Austin, Corbitt, and James Holmes; nieces, Shanna Burke; Kristin Holmes, and Hannah Holmes.

A gathering of Mr. Holmes family and friends will be at 9:00 a.m. with his funeral service to at 11:00 a.m., ursday, January 12, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m., ursday, at Oak Grove Cemetery, Hornbeck, Louisiana.

Darla Loftin Griffin, 65, Sour Lake Darla Loftin Griffin, 65, of Sour Lake, died Saturday, January 7, 2017, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, at approximately 10:15 p.m. She was born on November 9, 1951, to Mary Odell Jordan Loftin and Harmon Loftin, in Beaumont.

She was a 1970 graduate of French High School. After graduation, Darla lived in Germany for one year then resided in Sour Lake the remainder of her time. She enjoyed shopping, scrapbooking, taking pictures, and spending time with her family and three dogs, Buckshot, Pugzee, and Sally.

Darla’s sense of DARLA LOFTIN humor brought so GRIFFIN much joy into everyone’s life. When she was around you were sure to have fun. She loved her girls and family more than life itself. e last fourteen years she fought so many illnesses with courage. Her heart was tired and went home to be with the Lord.

Survivors include her husband of thirty-five years, George Calvin Griffin; daughters, Shannon Wilkins Garcia of Sour Lake; Nicole WilkinsMarshall and husband, Nickole, of China; mother, Mary Odell Durham of Sour Lake; stepsons, Kevin Griffin and his wife, Michelle and Brant Griffin and his wife, Charla, all of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Brandon Biano and his fiancée, Taylor Clakley, Mason Garcia, Brayden Marshall, Kaleb Griffin, Kaylee Griffin, Kyler Griffin, Kolby Griffin, Andrea Teter, Taylor Griffin, Kadin Griffin, Adam Gilliand, Zakk Adams, and Boux Adams; sisters, Stacy Bernard of Beaumont and Rita Durham of Trinity; brothers, Lex Evans of Sour Lake; Andy Durham and his wife, Denise, of Fannett; and Dan and Daniel Durham-Charest, of Liberty; godchild, Ashlyn Murphy; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Leonard Harmon Loftin “Smut”; grandparents, Ollie and John Jordan and Jimmie Zorn Loftin and Leonard Harrison Loftin ; grandchild, Cole Garcia; greatgrandchild, Emerson Biano; and loving pet, Juanita.

A gathering of Mrs. Griffin’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., ursday, January 12, 2017, at First Baptist Church, 765 6th Street, Sour Lake.

Her interment will follow at Phelps Cemetery, icket.

Walter Erickson, Sr., 92, Beaumont Walter Erickson, Sr., 92, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born on March 15, 1924, to Clara Erler Erickson and Einar Erickson, in Beaumont, and was a United States Army veteran having served in World War II. Walter was a retired machinist for Union Oil of WALTER California.

Survivors include his ERICKSON SR. daughter, Judy Holmes and her husband, Jim, of Houston; sons, Walter Erickson, Jr. of Beaumont; Robert Erickson and his wife, Ollie, of Village Mills; and Wayne Erickson and his wife, Joy, of Nome; brother, Charles Erickson of North Carolina; eleven grandchildren; and nineteen greatgrandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Erickson.

A gathering of Mr. Erickson’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,

January 10, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church, 2955 South Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 2955 South Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707.

Mary Louise Lee, 68, Orange Mary Louise Lee, 68, of Orange, passed away on January 7, 2017, in Orange.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Born in Oakland, California, on October 11, 1948, she was the daughter of George Lee and Jeannette (Watkins) Lee. Mary MARY will be greatly missed by all who knew and LEE loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Christina Fiedler.

She is survived by her children, Gerald Dusterhoft, Mary Dukes, and Zachary Duff; grandchildren, Mary, Alex, and Devon Dukes, Chris omas, Aleene, and Zachary Duff, Devin, and Gage; one great-grandson, Carson; and siblings, George Lee, James Lee, and Ann Evans.

Delores Leona McKinzy, 78, Lumberton Delores Leona McKinzy, 78, of Lumberton, died Sunday, January 8, 2017. She was born on July 9, 1938, in Salisbury, Missouri, to Gladis Carlille Terrell and Frank Terrell Survivors include her children, Josh McKinzy and his wife, Brittany, of Honey Island; Rita McKinzy of Oklahoma; Wade McKinzy and his wife, Sissy, of Louisiana; and Iris McKinzy and his wife, Laura, and Angie Lee, all of Silsbee; grandchildren, Pat McKinzy, Samuel Lee, Jeremiah Lee, and Holly Lee; and great-grandchild, Amber McKinzy. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Iris Gene McKinzy; and son, Mitchell McKinzy.

A gathering of Mrs. McKinzy’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., ursday, January 12, 2017, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee, with her interment to follow at Hooks Cemetery, Kountze.

Colonel Nathan Swerdlow, Rtd., 98, Beaumont Colonel Nathan Swerdlow, Rtd., 98, of Beaumont, died Sunday, January 8, 2017.

He was born on November 7, 1918 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

Funeral services for Colonel Swerdlow will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Temple Emanuel, 1120 BroadCOL. NATHAN way Street, Beaumont, under the direction of SWERDLOW Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Kol Israel Cemetery, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Robert A. Swerdlow Memorial Scholarship at Lamar University, P.O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Texas 77710; or to Temple Emanuel, 1120 Broadway Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

Marie C. Seibert, 90, Westlake, Ohio, Marie C. Seibert, 90, of Westlake, Ohio, and longtime resident of Beaumont, Texas, died Sunday, January 8, 2017.

A gathering of Mrs. Seibert’s family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m., with her funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2017, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1350 North 23rd Street, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

Her interment will follow at Forest Lawn memorial Park, Beaumont.

Ingeborg Harrell, 60, Vidor Ingeborg Harrell, 60, died Friday, January 6th, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Germany and has been a resident of Vidor, TX for the past 20 years.

Ingeborg enjoyed life and listening to all kinds of music, especially Rock & Roll. She loved spending quality INGEBORG time with her family and pets. Ingeborg is HARRELL survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Carl Harrell of Vidor; 3 daughters, Jessica Manuel and husband JR of Idabel, OK, Vanessa Brown and husband Jimmy of Vidor, and Veronica Soirez of Idabel, OK; 2 step-daughters, Patricia Janecek and husband David of Beaumont, TX and Jennifer Harrell of Houston, TX; 12 grandchildren, Crystal, DJ, Mark, Skyler, Emily, Ashley, RJ, Chris, Matthew, Nathan, Christopher, and Alisha; 2 great grandchildren, Nemo and Kaedence, and 1 sister, Christina Jones and husband Kenny of El Paso, TX. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Joyce Layfield, 79, Vidor Joyce Layfield, 79, died Friday, January 6th, 2017 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She was a longtime resident of Vidor, TX

who loved to spend quality time with her family and grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, January 9, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with her funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Joyce is JOYCE survived by her loving LAYFIELD husband of 61 years, Alford Layfield of Vidor; 2 sons, Larry Layfield of Vidor and Darrell Layfield and his wife Nikki also of Vidor; 4 granddaughters, Heather Layfield, Erica Layfield, Haley Ridley and her husband Adam, and Kylie Layfield; 6 great grandsons and 3 sisters; Linda McDowell of Vidor, Mary Rutledge of Longview, TX and Patricia Horn of Arkansas. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters.

Mary Ann Stelly, 50, Hamshire Mary Ann Stelly, 50, of Hamshire, died ursday, January 5, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1966, in Mobile, Alabama, to Mary and Melvin Rice.

Mary worked as a custodian and in the cafeteria at HamshireFannett Schools for many years. She loved her family, hummingMARY ANN birds, and flowers.

Mary enjoyed drag racSTELLY ing, garage sales, and listening to Cajun music on Cajun Express.

Survivors include her husband, John Stelly, of Hamshire; children, Ray Edward Stelly and David Lee Stelly and his fiancée, Jaime Levron, all of Hamshire; grandchildren, Logan Paul Stelly, Alexis Faye Levron, and Blake James Johnson; mother and stepfather, Mary Alice Rives and James Rives, of Winnie; brother, Melvin Edward Rice II and his wife, Loretta, of Robertsdale, Alabama; sister, Veronica Phelps and her husband, Ricky, of Irvington, Alabama; and numerous other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Edward Rice, I. A gathering of Mrs. Stelly’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.

Mary Jeanette McCreight, 87, Saratoga Mary Jeanette McCreight, 87, of Saratoga, died Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on November 29, 1929, in Mont Belvieu, to Myrtle Patterson Taylor and Pete Taylor.

Mrs. McCreight worked fortysix years in the Hardin County Tax Assessor Collector’s office.

MARY JEANETTE She is survived by McCREIGHT her daughter, Kathy Hollier and her husband, Todd, of Nederland; grandchild, Jacob Hollier of Beaumont; sister, Margaret Wright of Woodville; nieces, Carolyn Huerkamp of Beaumont and Suzanne Nall of Fort Worth; and greatnephew, Chris McCallon of Beaumont. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gayle McCreight; brother, Ted Taylor; and niece, Cindy Johnson.

A gathering of Mrs. McCreight’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2017, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow atOld Hardin Cemetery, Kountze.

James B. “Jim” Neathery, Sr., 85, Beaumont James B. “Jim” Neathery, Sr., 85, of Beaumont, died January 6, 2017, in the tranquility of his home in Beaumont, Texas. He was born March 20, 1931, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Willie May Mashaw and James H. “Hank” Neathery. Shortly after his birth, Jim moved to JAMES Iberville Parish with NEATHERY SR. his parents.

Jim enjoyed an idealistic boyhood being raised on a sugar plantation fronting the West Bank of Mississippi River, a vivid hunting and fishing paradise. He attended elementary school at White Castle, High School at St. John, Plaquemine, Louisiana, and graduated from Gulf Coast Military Academy at Gulf Port, Mississippi, and attended agricultural and mechanical studies at LSU. Jim raised and trained bird dogs and swiftly shot quail and dove from his horse amongst thousands of acres of sugarcane and cornfields. e East side of the Atchafalaya Flood Way Basin Swamp Land was his paradise for hunting duck, squirrels, and deer. Fresh water fishing was also a complimentary passion in the same area during spring and early summer. Grand Isle, Louisiana, was his summer destination for offshore fishing game such as large specs and tarpon. Once he moved to Beaumont, Texas, in 1959, his quest continued for larger bill fish and tarpon in the

Gulf of Mexico and the Mexico Pacific Coast. Jim rejuvenating his passion for golf in the 1970’s and whittled his handicap to single digits for many years.

Jim was a thirty year member of e Rotary Club of Beaumont with twenty years perfect attendance. He served as Training Officer for many years and as Commander for two years of the Beaumont USCG Auxiliary at which time he was presented with the 100 Fathom Award by the United States Coast Guard Commander at New Orleans, Louisiana. Jim served the boating community as Training Officer and Program Chairman for 10-plus years in the Beaumont Power Squadron.

Jim enjoyed 21 years with his partner from Opelousas, Louisiana, in the Bi-State Fishing Rodeo. He was a long time member of the Sales and Marketing Executives of Beaumont, Sabine Transportation Club, and a Senior Member of the Houston, Texas Chapter of Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

He was in sales and Management of Construction Machinery and Material Handling Equipment for thirty-seven years. When he retired from the machinery business in 1988, Jim relied on his Texas Real Estate Brokerage license acquired in 1961 to run a commercial real estate business in Beaumont that covered South East and Central Texas.

Jims’ paternal grandparents were James Miller and Georgia Hayes Neathery of Van Alstyne, Texas. ey arrived in Pilot Grove, Texas, with their parents by wagon train in 1852. Maternal grandparents were William A. and Mae Hudson Mashaw of Ruston and Shreveport, Louisiana. ey arrived in North East Louisiana in about 1870. Jim married Marilyn Amelia James on July 28, 1950, in ibodeaux, Louisiana. ey lived in Baton Rouge until relocating to Beaumont, in December of 1959.

Survivors include their three children, six grandsons, and great-grandson, Nancy Lynn Neathery Flores, preceded in death by her husband, e Honorable Judge G.R. “Lupe” Flores, of Beaumont; their sons, James “Jamie” Flores and his wife, Erin; Christopher Hansel Flores and his son, Jacob Hansel Flores, of Beaumont; and Andrew Michael Flores of Palm Harbor, Florida; James B. Neathery, Jr. of Beaumont, and his son, James B. Neathery III of Austin, Texas; Charles Miller Neathery, preceded in death by his wife, Marlené Marshall Neathery, of Dallas, Texas; and their sons, Kyle Marshall Neathery and Trenton Kelly “TK” Neathery; brother-in-law and sisterin-law, Francis H. James and Enola Schexnayder James, of Nederland, Texas; Dr. Trenton L. ‘Trent” James and Kay Sundbury James, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Anne James Preator of Las Vegas, Nevada. Jim’s only sibling was a brother, the late William Hansel “Buddy” Neathery, who died in 1989.

A private committal was held under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

Jim requested that donations in his memory be made to Salvation Army, 2350 I-10 East, Beaumont, Texas 77703.

Thomas Johnston Sibley, 78, Beaumont omas Johnston Sibley passed away on January 6, 2017 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. He is survived by his daughters, Sarah Sibley Cox (Jeffery) of Austin, Texas, Marilouise Sibley Avery (Barron) of Washington, DC, and two grandsons, Foster Avery and Moore Avery. He is also surTHOMAS vived by his sister JOHNSTON SIBLEY Penny Barrett of Sequim, Washington. He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Ruth Johnston and Vance Neulon Sibley.

Tom was born in Casper, Wyoming on June 11, 1938. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he received his undergraduate degree in geology and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He received his law degree from Louisiana State University, and during his time at LSU, he worked for the Louisiana Mineral Board.

Tom practiced law in Beaumont for over fifty years. He was licensed to practice in both state and federal court in Texas and Louisiana, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, where he successfully argued several cases. He was board certified in Texas in residential, commercial and farm and ranch real estate.

He was active in many professional and civic organizations throughout the years. He served on the board of the Beaumont Country Club as secretary for over 50 years. He also served as president the BPM Club and the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.

Tom loved the beach. He and his family spent over twenty-five happy years at “Sibley Seabreeze” on Bolivar. He enjoyed many years of camp closings and summer vacations with his family at the Broadmoor and at Sea Island. He loved all of his dogs over the years dearly, and was frequently spotted walking them with his gin and tonic every night in the neighborhood.

Tom was an avid reader and read thousands of books in his lifetime. He also loved piddling around the house and yard that he lived at and called home on Harrison Avenue for 45 years. He was always known for having one of the best yards in Beaumont in its golden days.

His greatest accomplishments in life were his two daughters, Sarah and Marilouise, whom he loved dearly. Of late, his pride and joy, were his grandsons, Foster and Moore. Tom adored all of them and looked forward to their visits, calls and photos. He was happiest when he was with them. Tom will be remembered as a loving son, father and grandfather.

A private family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, P.O. Box 3429, Beaumont Texas 77704 or to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont Texas 77704.

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Deaths and Memorials Virginia Holm, 82, Nederland Virginia Holm, 82, of Nederland, died ursday, January 5, 2017. She was born on February 13, 1934, in Forrest, Mississippi, to Janie and Horace McQueen.

Survivors include her sons, Randy Holm of Nederland and Jeff Holm and his wife, Lisa, of Willis; daughVIRGINIA ter, Geri Ward and her HOLM husband, James, of Magnolia; grandchildren, Candice, Jared, Katelyn, Tyler, Alayna, and Madison; great-grandchildren; Coy and Sofia; brother Buddy McQueen; and sister, Mable Dobry.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Holm; two brothers; and two sisters.

A memorial service for Mrs. Holm will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2017, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 101 Block Street, Port Neches, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Holm’s memory to American Cancer Society, #4 Bayou Brandt, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77706.

Barney Leblanc, 57,Groves Barney Leblanc, 57, of Groves, died ursday, January 05, 2017.

He was born on January 14, 1959, in Port Arthur, to Barbara Hebert and Kerney Leblanc.

Barney was a United States Navy Veteran.

He loved his family and friends, woodworking, geo-caching, painting, BARNEY traveling, and his cats.

LeBLANC Survivors include his wife, Anita Leblanc of Groves; mother, Barbara Hebert of Nederland; daughters, Natasia McNeer of Lumberton and Kashia McCord of Groves; adopted daughter, Tristie Burge; son, Jeff Leblanc of Nederland; sisters, Phyllis Parish of Groves and Mitzi Woods of Nederland; grandchildren, Lilly McNeer and Nash McNeer of Lumberton, Patience Grubbs and Wyatt Rathjen of Nederland; and numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jara Leblanc; and his father, Kerney LeBlanc.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Mr. Leblanc may be made to.

A gathering of Mr. Leblanc’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, Nederland.

Sherry Marie Cole, 38, Vinton, Louisiana Sherry Marie Cole, age 38, a resident of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2017.

She is survived by her children, Mikayla Cole and Jadestin Mitchell, mother, Reba Bartholamew and husband, Robert of Vinton, Louisiana, brothers, Gary Cole of SHERRY Orange, Texas and COLE Willie Cole of Port Neches, Texas and her grandmother, Minnie Smith of Edna, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her father Loranza Cole, Jr. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 beginning at 3:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church, West Orange, Texas. Pastor David Milner will be officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, DeQuincy, Louisiana.

Hazel Marie Balducci, 93, Sour Lake Hazel Marie Balducci, 93, of Sour Lake, passed away, ursday, January 5, 2017, at Kountze Nursing Home, Kountze. She was born on August 24, 1923, the tenth and youngest child of Frank and Annie Coker Smith. She was a very devoted member of the Victory Temple inHAZEL MARIE Beaumont.

BALDUCCI Marie was raised in Marquez and Jewett, Texas and later moved to Galveston, where she met her husband. In 1953, they moved to Saratoga and later, moving with their house, to SourLake.

She will be fondly remembered for her passion for making the most beautiful, brightly, colored, handmade quilts, and Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, too. Her well manicured yard that came to life in the spring with gorgeous pink and white Azalea bushes, bridal’s wreath, yellow Lillys and a rose bush, which was once her mothers, that has survived many moves over the years. Several years ago, her yard won “Yard of the Month” in Sour Lake. She not only had a green thumb but was an excellent cook, too! How could we ever forget the german chocolate cakes, 7-up cakes, spaghetti sauce, and fried chicken, the list goes on. Her favorite sweets, a ree Musketeers bar and Blue Bell ice cream. And then, there were

those nicknames, Pete, Aunt Pete, and Pecklewood.

Survivors include her son, Richard Balducci of Sour Lake; sisters-in-law, Noami Ippolito of Austin; Gayle Vanskike of Texas City; and Joyce Kleimann of Hitchcock; nieces, JoAnn Beth of Houston; and Edith Shirley of Huntsville; nephews, Delmer Smith and Carrell Smith of Leon; and munerous other nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Paul Balducci; and several brothers and sisters.

A gathering of Mrs. Balducci’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2017, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Guedry Cemetery, Batson. Pallbearers will be, Gary Turnage, Louis Orem, III, John L. Kleimann, Richard Mansfield, Doss Dillard, and Richard Buller.

Honorary Pallbearers are Gerald Loper and Delmer Lee Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to, Victory Temple, 2630 South 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

Edward Lee Perry, 73, Beaumont Edward Lee Perry, 73, of Beaumont, died ursday, January 5, 2017. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Decherd, Tennessee, to Francis Pauline Potts Perry and Clarence Edward Perry. Edward served his country in the United States Army in the 327 Brigade of the 101st EDWARD LEE Airborne and later retired in 1986 from PERRY General Motors Division. He also worked for Priority One for ten years.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Perry of Sour Lake; children, Stephanie Pitts and her husband, Ron, of Silsbee; Darryl Perry and his wife, Sheila, of League City; Virgil Perry and his wife, Jodie, of Manteno, Illinois; Rebecca Edwards and her husband, Nelson, of New Lenox, Illinois; Jessie Andersen and her husband, David, of Silsbee; Billie Rae Perry of Williams Bay, Wisconsin; Robert Perry of Williston, North Dakota; Katherine Perry of Wilmington, Illinois; and James Austin of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Amber Pattarozzi and her husband, Terry; Jimmy Pitts; Steven Pitts; Seth Perry and his wife, Rachel; Nicholas Perry; Nathan Perry; Matthew Perry; Daniel Perry; Jacob Perry; Nicole Perry and her husband, Shaun; Brandon Perry; Dillon Perry; Kyle Edwards; Madison Edwards; David Andersen; Ben Andersen; and Brice Omoar; great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Anthony, Addison, R.J., Olivia, Layla, Travis, Danika, Peyton, Blake, Brayden, and Elizabeth; brothers, Virgil Henry Perry and his wife, Denise and Ray Perry and his wife, Sandy; and sisters, Paulette Basile and her husband, Norman and Sharon Carrier and her husband, Paul. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Dean Perry; and mother of his children, Betty Perry.

A gathering of Mr. Perry’s family and friends will be 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Broussard’s. His committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Immediately following the funeral service, family and friends are welcome to gather at the Silsbee Country Club, 6200 Country Club Road, Silsbee.

Claudia B. Ogden, 74, Vidor Claudia B. Ogden, 74, died Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. A native of Columbus, Georgia she was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of the 4-H Club. She loved animals, going on cruises and cooking. Claudia was a senior citizen adCLAUDIA vocate who stood up for senior’s rights and OGDEN worked as a Social Worker in numerous nursing facilities. She loved to spend quality time with her family and friends.

A memorial gathering will be on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with her memorial service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Claudia is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Charles Ogden; 2 daughters, Elizabeth L. Walker of Vidor and Tanya Sowell of Denham, LA; and 1 son, John S. Walker of Vidor. She is also survived by 1 sister, Virginia B. Neal and husband Edward of South Carolina; and 4 dogs; Harley, Gidget, Millie and Jenny. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Deumah Bishop and Marian Burns. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Charles “Junior” Ray O’Neal Jr., 62, Lafayette LA Charles “Junior” Ray O’Neal Jr., 62, died Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 at his home in Lafayette, LA surrounded by his family.

A native of Clarksville, TX he was a longtime resident of Lafayette, LA. Junior was a corporate pilot and ordained Baptist minister who enjoyed woodworking, hunting, barbeques and crawfish boils. He also

CHARLES RAY O’NEAL JR.

enjoyed being a drone pilot and was a New Orleans Saints fan. Visitation will be Friday, January 6, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Forest Baptist Church with interment to follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor. Junior is survived by his loving wife Diane “Sissy” O’Neal of 40 years; 3 daughters, Cassie Lacombe and husband George of Youngsville, LA, Lacey Haynes and husband Matthew of e Woodlands, TX, and Bethany Moore and husband Hal of Carencro, LA, and 1 son; Adam O’Neal and wife Carley of Lafayette, LA. Junior is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Lily Diane, Benjamin, Charles Mitchell, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Olivia, and Jude, 1 sister; Carroll Gilcrease, 1 brother; Tom O’Neal and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Ray O’Neal Sr. and Dorothy Mae O’Neal and 1 son, Matthew Grant O’Neal.

Denise Elaine Hillsten Taylor, 49, Beaumont Denise Elaine Hillsten Taylor, 49, died on January 4, 2017 at Harbor Hospice Center in Beaumont, Texas. She lost her battle with breast cancer. She was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on May 22, 1967 to Kenneth L. and Carolyn R. Cunningham Hillsten.

Denise lived in ColDENISE ELAINE orado, Massachusetts, HILLSTEN TAYLOR Michigan, Illinois, and Texas. She was salutatorian of her graduating class from Little CypressMauriceville High School in 1985. After high school, she attended Lamar University where she graduated cum laud with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She had a long and prestigious career that took her to work for several refineries in Chicago, IL, in Texas City, TX, and in Port Arthur, TX where she was a member of the volunteer counsel and was awarded the 2005 Volunteer of the Year. Her final employment was with the TPC Group in Port Neches, TX. She married Jim Taylor in 1999 and they created a happy home with Nichole, her step-daughter, in Nederland. ey recently built their dream home on several acres of land outside of Beaumont, JD Ranch, where they raised Longhorn cattle. She enjoyed her Bunco group of friends and was a proud member of the Orange Chapter of AAUW, American Association of University Women.

Denise was an active member of Celebration Women’s Ministry. Celebration is a woman-to woman ministry of sharing, encouraging, disciplining, and mentoring in the faith. Denise believed whole-heartedly in the purpose of the ministry that is “to strengthen and enrich the spiritual lives of women by helping them discover and grow in the fullness of life that God intended for all women to experience as citizens of His Kingdom on earth and as a foretaste of His Kingdom in Heaven.” It is because of that faith that we know that Denise has truly been healed.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Henry and Vera Hillsten of Keenesburg, CO and maternal grandparents, John and Annabel Cunningham of Polo, IL. Denise is survived by her husband Jim, of Beaumont, TX; her step-daughter Nichole (Daniel McCown) Taylor; her grandchildren Madison Dean and Wyatt McCowan; her parents, Ken and Carolyn Hillsten of Orange, TX; her brother Kevin (Catherine) Hillsten of Nederland, TX; her nephews, Brian (Ashley) and Troy Hillsten of Nederland, TX. Also, her great-nephew, Braden.

A gathering of Mrs. Taylor’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Fellowship Center at First United Methodist Church, 104 13th Street, Nederland, with her memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m., in the sanctuary, on Monday, January 9, 2017, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Memorial donations may be given in Denise’s name to American Cancer Society, #4 Bayou Brandt, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77706, Celebration Women’s Ministry (celebrationministries.org), or to the Denise Hillsten Taylor Scholarship Fund, account number 90194, at any MCT Federal Credit Union for the LCM High School Band. e family would like to thank all of the nurses and caregivers at Harbor Hospice Center for their thoughtful care.

Mahlon Paul Hardt, 12, Nederland Mahlon Paul Hardt, 12, of Nederland, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston after a long battle to defeat acute myeloid leukemia. He was born on January 8, 2004, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Alaina Denise Hardt. His mother passed away MAHLON PAUL June 26, 2015. Mahlon HARDT has now been reunited with her in heaven.

Mahlon loved God and was a member of the Episcopal Church. He was a Boy Scout with Troop 75 of Port Arthur. He attended Central Middle School of Nederland and loved the Nederland Bulldogs. Mahlon was also a huge Lamar University Men’s Basketball fan. He was a member of Hunt with Heart and recently enjoyed hunting with his cardiology team at Beaver Creek Ranch, where he shot his first ram. Mahlon loved gaming and was a master Lego creator. His dream was to be a Marine Biologist and a YouTube sensation as a gaming demonstrator. Mahlon was learning how to play the saxophone and was interested in guitar too. He longed to play soccer someday like his Uncle Todd and Uncle Miles. If he could have gotten his “Make A Wish”, he wanted to go to London to the set of Dr. Who, see the real Platform 9 ¾, see Big Ben and meet the

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Queen. He was an expert on Harry Potter, Dr. Who, Minecraft, and Call of Duty. Mahlon was a smart and witty little guy whose smile could light up a room. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. If you would like to read more about Mahlon’s battle with leukemia you can visit his Facebook page Help Mahlon Kick Leukemia’s Butt.

Survivors include his grandparents, ‘Nana’ Angela and Gary “Pappy G” Luke of Nederland, TX; Kevin and Sharon Clarke of Lake Charles; great grandparents, Lt. Col. Franz and Lynn Nelsson of Kountz; Dudley and Joyce Clarke of Lake Charles; Gail Wing of Texarkana. Uncles: Todd Luke of Nederland; Christopher Eric Luke of Waller; Keith Clarke of Lake Charles; Russell Hardt of Texarkana; Larry Osborne and his wife, Bonnie; Kevin Luke of Kountz; Shelby Luke Jr. and Nancy.

Aunts: Leah Lawler and her husband, Miles, of Great Falls; Chelsea McLemore and her husband, Daniel, of Orangefield; Emily Rodriguez and her husband, Ricky, of San Antonio; Deborah Fox and her husband, Steve, of Beaumont; Kim Duplechain of Lake Charles; Sylvia Held of Illinois; and Sharon Rose of Missouri; and cousins, Lorelei, Jensen, Zaiden, Caleb, Karah, Kevin, Jr., Shelby, Kaden, Elizabeth, Josh, Jennifer, Jayden, and many more.

Memorial contributions for Mahlon may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2425 Nall Street, Port Neches, Texas 77651 or Leukemia Texas, 4925 N O’Connor Road #125, Irving, Texas 75062 or through Be e Match (bone marrow registry) Gulf Coast Marrow Program La Concha Lane, Houston, Texas 77054 A gathering of Mahlon’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., ursday, January 12, 2017, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2425 Nall Street, Port Neches.

Judy Worthy, 71, Nederland Judy Worthy, 71, Nederland, died ursday, January 05, 2017. She was born on March 3, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Pearl and Willie Daugherty.

Survivors include her children, Kathie Janik and her husband, John, of Alaska; Sheila Yarbrough and her JUDY husband, Mark, of WORTHY Lumberton; Lisa Renee Cooper of Port Arthur; James Worthy, Jr. and his wife, Ashley, of Carville; and Alice Badeaux and her husband, Mitchell, of Port Neches; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; sisters, Jewel Chambers and her husband, Steve; Mary McCoy and her husband, Steve; and brother, Glenn Daugherty and his wife, Melissa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Worthy, Sr.; parents; and sisters, Brenda Braden and Paulette Jones.

A gathering of Mrs. Worthy’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., with her funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Central Baptist Church, 903 Avenue B, Port Neches, no graveside service following. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Robert Joseph Due, 65, Nederland Robert Joseph Due, 65, of Nederland, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, he was born on February 24, 1951, to Mae Marie Fryou Due and Woodrow Wilson Due. Robert was a Sales Manager at Rent-A-Center, Inc. ROBERT JOSEPH He never met a DUE stranger. Robert could talk to anyone which definitely helped his life long career as a salesman. He took immense pride in his work and was rewarded with numerous accomplishments and recognition everywhere he worked.

Robert loved entertaining his friends and family. He would throw something on the BBQ pit or boil crawfish and crabs and spend his day making sure everyone had a good time. He also enjoyed spending time on the water. That could mean boating, fishing, crabbing, or just hanging out with loved ones at the beach.

He was proud of his Cajun heritage. Robert loved taking trips down the bayou to visit his relatives and eat what he called “the best food in the world”.

Family was the most important thing to him.

That includes his sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that he considered family.

He adored his daughter and grand-pup.

Chances are everyone who knew him was repeatedly treated to pictures of Jamie and/or Lexie.

Robert will be greatly missed but he will live on in our hearts and memories forever.

Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Due of Nederland; Jamie’s Mom, Connie Roblyer of Nederland; his sister, Michelle Hobbs and her husband, Ken of, Beaumont; beloved grand pup, Lexie; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Rose Allen.

A gathering of Mr. Due’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private committal will be at Broussard’s Crematorium.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629 Beaumont, Texas 77704.

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Deaths and Memorials

Louis Monroe “Cookie” Cook, Jr., 65 Vidor Louis Monroe “Cookie” Cook, Jr., 65, died Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 in Galveston, TX. Born in Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Crystal Beach, TX 10 years ago. Cookie loved to hunt and fish.

He also enjoyed fireworks and was a nature LOUIS MONROE lover and bird watcher.

‘COOKIE’ COOK He was also an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Cookie is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Eileen Cook; 2 daughters, Stephanie Cook and wife Christina Abshere of Nederland, TX and Alana Robinson and husband Wade of Vidor; 3 sons, Robby Odom, Shannon Odom and wife Jeri, and Jarrod Odom and wifeLeyanna, all of Vidor, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 sister, Sandra Cook-Bowen and husband Billy of Brenham, TX. He is also survived by his mother, Mozelle Radcliff of Beaumont; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins along with his 2 chihuahuas, Baker and Rusty. Cookie was preceded in death by his father, Louis Monroe Cook, Sr. and 1 grandson, Roudy Odom.

Donna Lee Thomason, 84, Beaumont Donna Lee omason, 84, of Beaumont, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, in her home. She was born on March 1, 1932, in Bazine, Kansas, to Florence Olson-Schaben and Herman Schaben. Donna was an educator and served as a principal in West Orange Cove CISD for DONNA LEE many years before her THOMASON retirement in 2000.

She is survived by her daughters, Melinda Leiferman and her husband, Jim, of Orlando, Florida; LaNiece Sollock of Beaumont; and Reneé Senter and her husband, David, of Overland Park, Kansas; grandchildren, Mathew Leiferman, Meredith Leiferman, Grahm Sollock, Michael Leiferman, Audrey Senter, and

Taylor Senter; sisters, Carol Allen and Marlene Wyatt; and brothers, Troy Schaben and Robert Schaben.

Donna is preceded in death by her siblings, Audra Strecker, Celesta Bondurant-Cole, Ila Clapp, Adrian Schaben, Cletus Schaben, and Darla Gaye Schaben.

A gathering of Ms. omason’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Beaumont, 3739 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.

Melissa Kaye Drake Goin, 45, Sour Lake Melissa Kaye Drake Goin, 45, of Sour Lake, died Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was born on April 27, 1971, in Beaumont, to Margaret Donaghue Drake and Norman Drake, Sr. Survivors include her children, Carrie Rivette and her husband, Hunter, and Cody Yarbrough, all of MELISSA KAYE Silsbee; and Ricci Nolen of Sour Lake; DRAKE GOIN grandchild, Brooke Rivette; father, Dale Drake and his wife, Duli, of Zapata; brother, “Bubba” Norman Drake, Jr. of Vidor; nephews, Joshua Drake and Austin Drake; nieces, Erin Bailey and Allysan Drake; and greatnephew, Hayden Bailey. She is preceded in death by her mother.

A gathering of Melissa’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her interment will follow at Franks Branch Cemetery, Fred.

Beverly Doris Rayburn, 84, Lumberton Beverly Doris Rayburn, 84, of Lumberton, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1932, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Roxie Bearden Dunaway and John Dunaway.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Rayburn; children, Debbie Vashaw and her husband, Clifford, of Silsbee; Cathy Bellows and her husband, Tom, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania; Steve Rayburn and his wife, Jackie, of Beach City, Texas; Bruce Rayburn and his wife, Cathy, of Chesterfield, Virginia; and Craig Rayburn and his wife, Denise Ormand, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; fourteen grandchildren; and thirty-five great-grand-

children. She is preceded in death by her parents; and son, Mark Rayburn.

Mrs. Rayburn’s graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017, at Wilmer Memorial Cemetery, Lecompte, Louisiana.

Katherine Ann Hayes, 72, Beaumont Katherine Ann Hayes, 72, of Beaumont, died on Saturday, January 7, 2017.

She was born on June 14, 1944 to Jennie Magliolo Booker and Sterling Booker, Sr., in Beaumont.

A memorial service for Ms. Hayes will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, KATHERINE ANN 2017, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 HAYES Calder Avenue, Beaumont. A family committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

John Richard Benfield, 64, Bridge City John Richard Benfield, 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2017, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger, JOHN RICHARD of St. Henry Catholic BENFIELD Church in Bridge City.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held on ursday, January 12, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil held at 7:00p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 23, 1952, he was the son of Joseph and Rose Benfield. John was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

John is survived by his loving wife, Penny McLarty Benfield; children, Amy Taylor, of Bridge City, Amber Ferguson, of Lumberton, Kellen McLarty, of Groves, and Kevin McLarty and wife Cheyenne, of Orange; grandchildren, Alyssa Taylor Balsano, Linzy Taylor, Gabe Williams, Lydia Ferguson, Owen McLarty, Konner McLarty,

Carter McLarty, and Emma Mattingly; and his siblings, Helen Brevell, Ralph Benfield, and Becky Wheeler.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kellen McLarty, Kevin McLarty, Gabe Williams, Lynn Smith, Eddie Brevell, and Tommy Johnson.

Mrs. Evill Brown, 88 Houston e Celebration of Life for Mrs. Evill Brown, 88 of Houston, TX will be Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Power Christian Center World Outreach, 1100 Dell Dale, Channelview, TX 77530, under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

Rites of Christian Burial are scheduled for EVILL Monday, January 16, BROWN 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Hollywood Community Cemetery in Orange, TX. She died January 8th in Houston.

A native of Jamestown, TX and former Orange resident, she was a retired Food Service Manager from the West Orange-Cove School District.

While in Orange she was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.

Survivors include sons Lawrence Brown of Channelview and William “Fred” Brown of Houston, daughters Sharon Brown of Orange, and Debra “Quita” Brown, Janet Collins, and Altha “Tut” Pappas, all of Houston, brother Carl Robert Gasaway of Angleton, TX, sister Maxine Smith of Orange, 13 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.

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Alfred I. Aden, 93, Beaumont Alfred I. Aden, 93, of Beaumont, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born on August 25, 1923, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, to Alfred Ira and May Collier Aden. He served his country in the United States Naval Corp. in the battle of Normandy and was a veteran of World War II. He worked for Southwestern Bell (AT&T) for 35 years until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Louise; his sister, Stephanie Armistead; and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Nida Marshall Holmes and brother, John Aden.

A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., ursday, January 12, 2017, at Friendship Cemetery, County Road 456, Roganville, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Westgate Church of Christ, 6390 Westgate Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or the charity of your choice.

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FIELD WORKERS WANTED 6 temporary positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 3/1/17 through 12/31/2017; Duties: To operate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hour; 35 hr a week; mon-fri; OT varies but not guaranteed; 3 months experience require in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Harang Sugars, Inc. located in Donaldsonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 473-3339. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order 661415.

1 temp position; approx 10 months; Job to begin on 3/1/17 through 12/31/17. To operate farm equipment during field maintenance; to clean the fields and prepare the land for planting; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time.

Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 an hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, not guaranteed.

Must have 3 months experience in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by C B & C Farms, LLC located in Houma, LA 70360. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985) 860-4000 or apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 661409.

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FIELD WORKERS WANTED 5 temp positions; approx 10 months; Duties: to operate farm equipment; planting of sugarcane by hand, farm, field and shed sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment.

Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hour; Job to begin on 3/1/17 through 1/1/18; mon-fri; 35 hours a week; OT hours varies not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Welcome Plantation, Inc., Welcome North, L.L.C., and Sweet River Farms, Inc. located in St. James, LA. Worksite located in Lakeland, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (225) 473-9548 or may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 661425.

4 temp. positions; approx 10 months; Duties: To operate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 an hour; 35 hrs week; 7am-3pm; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed.

Job to begin on 3/1/17 through 1/1/18. Must have 3 months experience in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Spike Noel Farms located in Donaldsonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 717-4334 or apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 661423.

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Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hour; Job to begin on 3/1/17 through 1/1/18; 35 hours; mon-fri; OT hours varies not guaranteed. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Welcome Plantation, Inc., Welcome North, L.L.C. and Sweet River Farms, Inc. located in St. James, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (225) 4739548 or may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 661424.

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5 temporary positions; approx 10 months; Job to begin on 3/1/17 through 1/1/18. Duties: Workers will plant, cultivate, and harvest soybeans, sugarcane, wheat, and milo by hand or machine; operate and maintain farm vehicles, tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, self-propelled machinery and equipment to plant, cultivate harvest crops; perform general farm maintenance including weed and grass control; must be able to perform prolonged walking, stooping, sitting, and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; work is performed in all kinds of weather. Employer is a drug free workplace. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by the supervisor. Must take care to handle tools, equipment and product in a manner to avoid injury or damage. Operational specifications can change during the season due to crop, weather, or market conditions. Daily individual work assisgnments, crew assisgnments and location of work will be made by the employer or designated employee as the needs of the operation dictate. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties any given day and different tasks on different days. $10.69 per hour; 40 hrs week; 7am-3pm; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed . 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by William J. O’Brien located in Evergreen, LA. Worksite located in Avoyelles and St. Landry Parish. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (318)481-5788 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order #661428.

FIELD WORKERS WANTED 6 temp. positions; approx 10 months; Duties: to operate tractors in the sugar cane fields during the preparation of the fields for the planting season. To assist with the planting and the harvesting of the sugar cane during the harvesting season.

Must be able to walk, stand, stoop and reach ground level crop. Work is done in all weather conditions. $10.69 per hour; OT house varies not guaranteed; 35 hrs a week; mon- fri; Job to begin on 3/1/17 through 1/1/18. 3 months of experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Palo Alto, Inc. located in Donaldsonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 473-4303.

Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 661421.

FIELD WORKERS WANTED 3 temporary positions; approx 9 months; Duties: to operate tractors in the soybean and rice fields for planting, fertilizing and maintenance of the crop in the fields. Harvesting of the soybean and rice. Must be able to walk, stand, stoop and reach ground level crop. Work is done in all weather conditions. General Farm Labor. $10.69 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin on 3/1/17 through 12/1/17. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Anthony Plattsmier Farms located in Washington, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)945-7397. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order 661403.

FIELD WORKERS WANTED 5 temp. positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 2/20/17 through 12/20/17; Duties: preparing fields for planting of sod and soybean. To assist with the cultivation, irrigation, harvesting and loading of the crop. To operate and perform minor repairs on farm vehicles and equipment. Farm, field and shed sanitation duties and maintenance of field.

Work is done in all weather conditions. $10.69 per hour; 35 hr a week; mon-fri; OT varies but not guaranteed; 3 months experience require in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Belle Sod Co., L.L.C. located in Donaldsonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 225-473-7251. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order #660668 .

FIELD WORKERS WANTED 4 temp. positions; approx 9 months; job to begin 3/1/17 through 11/30/17; Duties: Hand picking of blueberries, hand weeding in blueberry fields, hand picking of sweet corn, tractor driving infields during harvesting, semi-driving for grain hauling during harvesting, servicing irrigation pumps in the fields. $10.69 per hour; 35 hr a week; Mon-Fri; OT varies but not guaranteed; 3 months experience require in job offered.

All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract.

Employment offered by Holley II located in Monroe, LA. Worksite located in Bastrop, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (318) 381-9504.

Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 661441.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 11, 2017

FIELD WORKERS WANTED 2 temp positions; approx. 9 months; job to begin 3/1/17 through 12/1/2017. Duties: to operate tractors in the grain fields for planting, fertilizing and maintenance of the crop in the fields. Harvesting of the crop. Must be able to walk, stand, stoop and reach ground level crop. Work is done in all weather conditions. Minor repairs to farm equipment. General Farm Labor. $10.69 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Kenneth Taylor Farms located in Washington, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 945-7474 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order 661417.

FIELD WORKERS WANTED 6 temp positions; 4 months; job to begin 2/20/2017 through 6/15/2017; Duties: to operate tractors in the fields during the preparation of the sugar cane, soybean and wheat fields for planting season. Washing and maintenance of farm equipment. Shovel work in fields. General farming work.

Must be able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to workers. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hr; 40 hrs a week; mon-fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Circle A Farm, Inc. located in Lafayette, LA and Stacey Albert Farms, L.L.C. located in Youngsville, LA. Worksite located in Maurice and Youngsville, LA . Qualified applicants should call employer for interview at (337) 278-1563. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order #660670.

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