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Replacement JP pick draws citizen dissent “It is so unfair, very unfair, not to have elected Ms. Barnett,” said Essie Bellfield, an Orange city council member who said she lives in Precinct 1.

Members of the court voted 4-0 for the appointment.

Commissioners John Banken and Jody Crump and County Judge Stephen Carlton followed the lead of Precinct 1

Franklin Gans, president of the Orange chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), tells the Orange County commissioners court members his group wants an explanation for its choice of Hershel Stagner as Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.

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The party line topped judicial experience Tuesday in Orange County, when commissioners court selected a longtime local funeral director over four practicing attorneys to take over for retiring Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 David Peck.

Hershel Stagner, Jr., an employee of Claybar Funeral Home for 36 years and the

Commissioner David Dubose, who recommended the Stagner pick.

Barry Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner, was absent.

According to Carlton, six people applied for the job and met the residency requirement. They were attorneys Barnett, Cimron Campbell, Michael Abbott and Christine Brown-Zeto, and Lannie

Claybar, a City of Orange police officer.

Barnett and Campbell both said they had experience as a justice of the peace when expressing to the court their interest in the Precinct 1 job a week earlier.

All members of the commissioners court were elected for their current terms as Republicans. Stagner’s applica-

tion letter prominently listed his membership in the Republican party.

“That had nothing to do with my vote,” Dubose said when asked if his decision was based on party membership.

“All of the six candidates were good candidates,” he REPLACEMENT JP Page 3A

Christmas ornaments go up in Orange

company’s Operations Manager for the last 15, will take the $63,118-per-year office in January and serve through 2018, when he’ll be up for reelection, if he chooses.

Three people came to the podium during the citizen’s comment period at the end of the meeting and disagreed with Stagner’s pick, supporting instead attorney Gail Barnett. A Democrat, Barnett ran unsuccessfully against Peck in November 2014.

City banks on H-E-B agreement Dave Rogers

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The City of Pinehurst’s deal to bring an H-E-B grocery store to the vacant MacArthur Shopping Center will refund $1.056 million in sales taxes over what is expected to be a seven-year period.

That’s one of the details of the city’s big Nov. 8 announcement revealed in a copy of the Economic Development Agreement (EDA) furnished by the city in answer to a Texas Open Records

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The city’s investment, though, is expected to be paid back many times over because of other new businesses expected to locate near H-EB. “They’re asking nothing on property taxes and I guess their building will be valued at $10 million plus equipment,” said Harry Vine, the city code enforcement officer who said he spent a couple of years negotiating the deal.

“And it (the H-E-B store) will attract other business that will pay taxes and permit fees.”

Under the terms of the EDA, H-E-B, a San Antoniobased supermarket chain that operates more than 350 stores in Texas and Mexico, has until Dec. 31, 2021 to open the store, which, according to the EDA, must be of no less than 60,000 square feet.

That is roughly the same size as the new H-E-B store at the intersection of College and 11th Streets in Beaumont.

Vine has said the new store would require two to three years to build and employ 250 to 300 people.

But the project is still awaiting closing on the 7.727acre property at 2600 MacArthur Drive, where the Sears store once did business.

A company named MacArthur Shopping Center Venture, Inc., owns the property.

It’s connected to Beaumont’s Phelan Investments.

Vine says someday soon bulldozers will appear to flatten the existing buildings.

The nearby “satellite” stores will be built to order for their tenants which the city will help attract with its reinvestment zone.

In the same Nov. 8 meeting H-E-B Page 3A

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” Above: City works in Orange began setting up the new Christmas decorations on the grounds of City Hall on Tuesday.

Right: James Lawrence, a manager of the City of Orange Public Works department, sets up the Nativity scene on the lawn of Orange City Hall Tuesday afternoon.

The city’s holiday display for 2016 includes a 42-foot Christmas tree, said to be the largest to grace the traditional presentation. International Paper Company donates the City Hall tree each year.

Workers said this year’s tree comes from the same North Carolina grower that provides the tree for the White House in Washington, D.C. RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

Surviving wreck uphill battle for BC woman Dave Rogers

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A wreck Sept. 22 has left Linsey Williamson trying to rebuild what is left of her life.

Her vehicle struck a tractortrailer and left her clinging to life. She remains in a Beaumont hospital.

Recovery has proven to be an uphill battle Surviving a wreck is only the beginning On Sept. 22, mistakes are made and life as Linsey Williamson. 28, of Bridge City, knew it, changed forever.

Williamson was headed home about 7:30 p.m. in a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado

pickup truck when she was involved in a wreck with a tractor trailer on Highway 62 near Highway 105. According to reWilliamson ports, Williamson was driving south on Highway 62 while the tractortrailer was going north. The driver of the tractor trailer saw her vehicle crossing the center line and he attempted to avoid a head-on collision.

However, Williamson’s vehicle struck the tractor-trailer and spun clockwise until coming to rest in the center

lane. Charges are pending against Williamson.

Like most people involved in serious wrecks, Williamson has no recollection of the incident.

Emergency personnel worked to free her from the crumpled wreckage for about an hour. Finally, she was removed and placed into an awaiting helicopter. Barely hanging onto life, she was life-flighted to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Williamson was rushed into surgery where doctors worked for about 10 hours to put her body back together.

She was given nearly 20 units of blood because of her inju-

ries and blood loss from the crash. Doctors reported if she had arrived minutes later she would not have survived.

Everyone held their breath as they waited to see if she had suffered brain damage. In this instance, their prayers were answered and there was not any brain damage, but there were many other obstacles that lay ahead.

Williamson suffered a large gash and shattered bones in her left leg, broken ribs and damage to her left arm and wrist.

Jamie Baker, Linsey’s mother, tried to call her daughter SURVIVING Page 2A

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-Surviving wreck From Page 1 several times to see where she was and didn’t get an answer.

Finally, persistence paid off and the Texas Department of Public Safety trooper at the scene answered and informed her there had been a wreck.

Baker rushed to the hospital to see her daughter. However, when she arrived there was some confusion as to her daughter’s identity and the hospital listed her as Astro Doe. Baker was able to identify her which was only the beginning of the emotional roller coaster. Following surgery Williamson was moved to the Intensive Care Unit where she remained for 16 days.

The first few days in ICU were extremely difficult. She experienced “crazy” hallucinations from the medications. Later she would tell her mother during this time she saw her grandmother who had passed away some time ago.

Williamson first memory after waking up is her excessive hunger and thirst. But, she was not allowed to eat or drink and received nutrition through IVs.

In ICU, Williamson tried pull out the IVs so her uninjured leg and arm were tied to the bed.

This only added to her frustration.

“I remember hearing my mom’s voice and I screamed at her to take me home,” Williamson said.

Eventually, Williamson was moved to a room and then to rehab where she remains. Since the initial surgery, she has undergone 16 more surgeries. Doctors tried to save her leg. They repaired the severely damaged leg the best they could and did surgeries where they went inside to clean it thoroughly. But, infections in the knee area were a constant threat.

In the end, Williamson was left with a decision to make.

They could let her keep her leg and it would forever be a hindrance and a nuisance for the rest of her life in addition to the possibility of infections which could ultimately cause her death. Plus, the hospital would release her to a nursing home.

For Williamson, this left the difficult choice of amputation above her knee or to keep her leg. The days leading up to the huge decision were wracked

with problems.

“I didn’t even want to talk of amputation,” Williamson said.

But, in the end, she knew what she had to do and that was amputate her leg. But, that would only lead to a new set of problems. In addition to the amputation, she has undergone skin grafting.

Replaced by the pain of her once heavily damaged leg were now “phantom pains”which are pains where the ailing limb used to be located. Sometimes, Williamson moves her good leg to the empty spot on the bed where her leg was.

“I try to let my brain know it’s not really there anymore,” she said. “It’s really bad.”

Williamson has also had surgery on her arm and wrist. She currently cannot use her left wrist and hand. When she uses the other hand to lift the damaged hand and lets go of it, the hand lifelessly drops. Doctors are hopeful she will regain the use of her arm, wrist and hand through therapy. For Williamson this cannot happen too soon. Before the wreck, she enjoyed baking and crafting. She sold some of her baked goods and preserves at local conve-

nience stores. In addition, she worked at a dog grooming shop giving dogs a bath.

Although, not related to the wreck, Williamson recently underwent gallbladder surgery after she developed problems associated with gallstones.

Just days ago, for the first time since the wreck she got out of bed and stood up. With assistance and use of a walker, she proudly stood for more than three minutes. It will take time and therapy to make her muscles strong again.

For her mother, to see her daughter smile and laugh again after such a long ordeal was in itself a big accomplishment.

“I’ll be glad to see her smile and lead a normal life,” Baker said. When Williamson is released from the hospital she will have to go live with her parents.

They will have to modify their home to make it handicap accessible. In addition to her best friend from childhood, Marissa Myers, and numerous family members, is a very special best friend who comes to visit. It is her dog Arhelia. The small dog is a chiweenie and snuggles up on Williamson’s bed. The dog has been certified as a therapy

dog. When Baker gets ready to bring the dog to the hospital for a visit, she straps a small, black vest onto the dog. This is the cue for the dog to get excited and she is eager to go.

There are many hurdles ahead for Williamson. She would like to have a prosthetic leg someday. Plus, she will need additional therapy. But, without insurance, these goals are unattainable. Therefore, a bank account has been set up for people to make donations. It is at Bridge City Bank and the account number is 18850006. Donations would be greatly appreciated.

During this difficult time, the chaplain at the hospital has frequently visited with her. Together they have prayed for strength and healing. But, this uphill battle has proven to be quite overwhelming at times.

Williamson spent her 28th birthday in the hospital and now with impending holidays, depression looms. Cards and letters with words of encouragement would help to put more smiles in her life and fewer tears. The address is; Linsey Williamson, Room 6119, c/o St. Elizabeth Hospital, 2830 Calder, Beaumont, Tx. 77702.

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Replacement JP said. It was kind of a hard decision to make. In Hershel’s case, my phone lit up starting Sunday with people calling in in support of Hershel. My email went crazy. I had to kind of take that into consideration, too.”

Bellfield, Henry Lowe, and Franklin Gans expressed disappointment that the court hadn’t appointed Barnett.

Lowe pointed out that Barnett “garnered several thousands of votes from the citizens of Precinct 1” in her election run against Peck and said she should have been picked.

“I think it would have been fair,” he said.

Bellfield pointed to Barnett’s credentials.

“She’s been a judge. She’s a lawyer. And she lives in the community where most goes

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Hershel Stagner, right, shakes hands with Orange County Judge Stephen Carlton Tuesday after county commissioners selected him to replace Judge David Peck, who is retiring in January as Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.

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on in Precinct 1,” Bellfield said.

Gans, who identified him-

self as outgoing president of the Orange chapter of National Association for the Ad-

vancement of Colored People (NAACP), was next.

“The NAACP would really like to see things done equitably,” he said. “We would like to have a real explanation as to why Mrs. Barnett might not have been the candidate selected, with her qualifications, with her being in Precinct 1.

“So NAACP is very concerned about that.”

A bit of levity found its way into the proceedings when Bellfield asked the court members exactly who was the man they had appointed.

“He’s sitting in back,” Carlton said.

Bellfield turned and looked as Stagner rose up a bit from the back bench and the councilwoman did a double take.

“That’s Hershel. I know him. A very nice person,” Bellfield said.

“But this lady has the credentials. I think she should have been your first choice.”

In an interview after court, Stagner said he his eye on a justice of the peace job for a while.

“It is something I have considered doing for a long time as I was coming down to the twilight of my career working in the funeral home,” he said.

“I wanted to stay active in serving the public and serving the community and this is just a different way to continue my service.”

Stagner operated Claybar’s Vidor funeral home in the 1980s and during that time he served as President of the Vidor Chamber of Commerce and was named Vidor’s Citizen of the Year in 1985.

He is a member of the Orange Rotary Club and a past member of the Orange Noon Lions.

Stagner believes his experience helping families at the funeral home prepares him to work in what he called “the People’s Court.”

AgriLife ‘agent’ promotes better food, health

Fallon Foster, a family and consumer agent at Orange County’s Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, has been named to the 40 Professionals under 40 list for Southeast Texas.

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It was no fluke that Fallon Foster’s latest photo shoot featured her and a rolling cart of program materials.

“I’m constantly going,” says the family and consumer science agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

“I’m go, go, go.”

Foster greeted a guest in her office at the Orange County Expo Center on FM 1442, just south of Interstate 10. But she made it clear she spends most of her time on the road.

“I just finished up a ‘Do Well, Be Well’ diabetes class in Bridge City,” she said. “The

Lamar University grad preaches.

“We’re a microwave society.

We want it fast, quick and convenient,” she said. “But it all goes back to healthy eating.

“The obesity rate is high. If we can teach them how to cook and preserve foods, we can bring it down.”

Texas A&M AgriLife is a network of 250 county extension offices and 900 professional educators available to all Texans throughout the state.

It covers everything from animal and plant science to

classes last five weeks and are two hours a day. We have classes in Orange, Vidor, Mauriceville and Bridge City throughout the year.”

She also teaches food handling class year-round, teaching restaurant and other food workers and certifying them with the certificates they need.

And don’t get her started on kids’ cooking camp.

“The No. 1 part of my job is the blessing of being a consumer science agent,” she said.

“It’s like I’m a home ec teacher to the public.

“Except I teach adults and children.”

Healthy eating is what this

H-E-B agreement

nutrition, recreation and disaster planning.

“The extension agency is to educate individuals,” Foster said. “That’s why you have an umbrella in the Texas A&M system. It’s a database to rely on, stuff that’s already been researched.”

Foster, a native of Beaumont, first came to AgriLife for an internships as part of her health degree at Lamar.

She worked under the direction of then-Orange County extension agent Paula Tacker.

Foster then worked for as the Orange Better Living for

Texas assistant for a year. It’s a program that works with lower income families on how to establish a proper diet.

Then she moved back to Beaumont and spent four years working as children’s program coordinator at the Southeast Texas Food Bank.

“Paula told me she was leaving,” Foster said. “So I came back to Orange.”

Foster now is in her final semester toward a master’s degree in public health. And she’s already earned a major honor.

She was named to the 40

“Being a funeral director, he gets people in all kinds of conditions that he has to patch up,” Dubose said while explaining his choice of Stagner. “So going out to a crime scene or to a wreck to pronounce somebody dead, I think he’d be a good one to do it.”

Highlighting other court action Tuesday was a decision to return Sheriff’s Office dispatchers to their old status under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Orange County and Orange County Sheriff’s Office Employees Union.

The county had created a separate pay matrix for the dispatchers last summer after Carlton said they didn’t meet the definition of certified peace officers. Tuesday, he said he’d found a statute causing him to change his mind.

Professionals under 40 lists for 2016 by the Beaumont Enterprise, SoutheastTexas.com, Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization and the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce.

Hers is one of 40 young lifes profiled in the November 2016 Events Book published by the Beaumont newspaper.

“It was something really exciting,” Foster said of the honor.

But her job provides her with many chances to feel good.

“When they say ‘I really enjoyed your class,’ that makes me feel as good as being recognized,” she said.

‘Let us get your place ready for the holidays’

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that Pinehurst city council voted to approve the deal with H-EB, the city agreed to create a reinvestment zone that covers the area bounded by 28th Street, MacArthur Drive and Adams Bayou, which includes some unimproved land on the north of the old shopping center.

The reinvestment zone would grant property tax incentives to new businesses.

“The only thing you couldn’t develop is something in the floodway, which is the bayou itself,” Vine said. “You may have to bring fill in to some of the property.

“But this is one of the biggest undeveloped areas in the city.

I think it would be attractive and beautiful. I’m hoping they’ll do commercial development and homes, too.

“We’ll just have to wait and see.”

Terms of the city’s EDA call for Pinehurst to refund 80 percent of H-E-B’s sales tax each year until the total hits the $1.056 million figure or 15 years, whichever comes first.

Once that $1.056 rebate is reached the city would keep the 1.5 cent sales tax.

Vine points out that H-E-B has agreed to spend money up front on infrastructure that will reduce the city’s long-term cost for the EDA to about $800,000.

According to the agreement, H-E-B will pay for a traffic light, sidewalks and some water improvements, some other things.

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From The Creaux’s Nest IN SEARCH OF THE STATE CROWN The West Orange-Stark Mustangs, coming off a 49-7 win over Bellville in Porter last week, return to Texas Drive Stadium in Porter Friday at 7:30 to face Giddings. The two teams are vying for the 2016 UIL football state championship in 4-A Division 2. WO-S is the defending state champion. The Mustangs are 13-0, with eight shutouts, scoring 690 points while allowing only 51 points to five teams, 21-27-14-7. The Giddings Buffalos have an 11-2 win-loss record scoring 487 points while allowing 274. They are coming off a 26-14 win over Liberty. Their only losses were to Navarro in the opening game 37-21 and to Brownwood in a 36-35 loss in game five. The Buffalos are a well disciplined team that has taken advantage of turnovers in several of their games. Their offense will be a real test for the Mustang “Chain Gang.” West Orange-Stark may be facing their toughest test yet this season. A win will put the Mustangs one step closer to the state championship game and a chance to repeat as state champion for the second time in three years. All of Orange County supports Coach Cornell Thompson, his staff and outstanding Mustang team. Everyone who can is urged to attend the game Friday and show Orange County support for one of our high schools. Wear your own school colors if you’re attending from Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Orangefield or Vidor. Go Mustangs, take that giant step toward that big leap and the state crown.*****I’ve got to move on.

This week will be a shorter column. I’ve let my life get complicated cutting into my research and writing time. I’m down to just a couple hours before deadline and just getting started. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

CONDOLENCES Remembering Burl LaSalle Burl passed away November 28, at age 61. We had known Burl most of his life. He was raised in Bridge City and over the years had become like a family member. Making it without the help of Burl through two bad storms, Rita and Ike, would have been almost impossible. He worked day and night to help our family get back in our homes. Burl always had a hearty appetite and as long as we had the vittles he would work from can to can’t. He was a strong worker who could move large furniture, even refrigerators by himself. I called him “Mule” because he never seemed to get tired. We spent many hours and days with Burl. He had a genuine like for people and wherever and whenever he worked he brought and played his radio. He loved music and a variety of it. A few years ago, Bruce and Donna Self took Burl into their tribe. For awhile the late Terry Harvey and Burl cooked a mess of different Cajun meats. Their hog cracklins were as good as I’ve ever eaten. Two great guys that are now gone. Burl had been in failing health and Bruce looked after him, however a few weeks ago, Burl escaped his oxygen tank and came over to visit. We dug up old bones for about an hour. It was like he was making his last visit. He did something usual, Burl never shook hands, but on this day he took my hand and squeezed it and told us goodbye and to take care, then he said, “As soon as I can start cooking for myself I’m going to lose this weight.” A few days later he had a heart attack and it was down hill from there. I will not forget Burl and the help and kindness he gave us. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 All Orange County football teams announced by the Record Newspapers: West Orange-Stark Mustang Earl Thomas MVP. He had over 1200 rushing yards, 24 touchdowns and two return kickoffs for touchdowns. West Orange-Stark’s Dustin Locks was named Defensive MVP and Bridge City Cardinal John Dishon Offensive MVP. Orangefield Bobcat Brett Ramsey was named Two Way MVP. Cody Mills was named Newcomer of the Year.

West Orange-Stark’s Dan R. Hooks was named Coach of the Year.*****Toy Coffee showcases the Orange homes of Jackie and Jim Berry, who own three homes in the Historical District and the craftsman style 1921 cottage, owned and restored by Kelly and Monte Morphew. The homes are catty-corner to each other.*****Prior to the Orange Christmas parade Major League baseball player, pitcher John Patterson, took time to visit and sign a baseball for 13-year-old Sean Shehane of Mauriceville. (Editor’s note: Sean is now 23-years-old. I wonder if he still has that baseball.)*****Judge Pat Clark says little Pat and his wife are expecting another child. They already have twins.*****Phillip Welch will replace Mike Gentry as incoming Orangefield ISD superintendent. He will take over in July. Welch is a 1977 graduate of Bridge City high School.

He is the son of Frank and Lorayne Welch of Bridge City.

While he worked on his masters degree Phillip spent a few years as director of the Orange County Mosquito Control Department. He also served a couple of years as an assistant basketball coach under Bill Tennison. Jared, Phillip’s son, is a senior at Orangefield. (Editor’s note: We

haven’t heard from Phillip in quite a while. Last time he came by he was escorting a beautiful lady. I believe he is the Superintendent at Hardin Jefferson.*****A strange turn of events: Ms. Phyl and her sister Jo’s only aunt, Joyce Hemmer, 94, died in Oklahoma last week. Joyce fell and son-in-law Jessie took her to the doctor for a check up even though she seemed to be alright. Arriving home after the doctor visit he walked around to the passenger side to help her and discovered she had died. Two days later, Joyce’s daughter, Jessie’s wife, Mary Ann died. A double funeral was held.*****Judy and Don Shockley celebrate their wedding anniversary Dec. 2. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by and since then Don has passed away.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Ruth Mcllheran, 54, of Orange, passed away Nov. 28. Services were held Dec. 2. She was a homemaker, a member of the Service League of Orange, Kiwanis, Women of St. Francis, Girl Scout Leader and Boy Scount Leader. She is survived by her husband Michael E. Mcllheran, mother Manuela Hernandez, daughter Julia Ruth Wood, and sons Thomas Mcllheran and Edward Mcllheran.*****Graveside services for Janet Myers Smith, 56, were held Dec. 5. Born in Orange she had worked as a respiratory therapist in Houston. She is survived by her son Roger Smith, daughter Marcy Richard, brother Russ Myers of Bridge City, sister Nancy Gryder of Orangefield and two grandchildren.*****Mary F. Everett, 76, of Bridge City, died Nov. 28. Funeral services were held Dec. 1. A lifelong resident of Bridge City she had retired from DuPont. She was an avid gardener, loved playing Bridge and reading. She was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi Professional Women’s Organization. She is survived by her husband John Everatt, son Owen, daughters Terri Barclay, Cindy Clay and son Stephen Everett and their families.*****Felton Joseph Hebert, 63, of Bridge City died Nov. 26. Services were held Nov. 29. A lifelong resident of the area he had worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for C&B for 23 years. He is survived by his wife Judy Hebert, parents Alton and Mildred Hebert, daughters Melissa Leah and Kelly Renee, step-daughter Cindy Dautreuil and grandchild Cody Ernesto Alonzo.

40 Years Ago-1976 Bill and Patsy Nacol celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary on Nov. 28.*****Restoring old houses is almost a fad in Orange. Mark Dunn is the latest. He purchased a house on Cherry Street that was one of the four houses to survive the 1865 storm in Orange. The house was moved from the Sabine River banks to Cherry Street years ago.****Rev. Bo Lewis is leaving Drake Presbyterian to pastor a new church near Dallas. He and Becky will be missed.*****Leo Welch of Orange was the winner of a new car given away

by Hughes Market Basket in Bridge City. Denise Lormand, Miss Bridge City, drew the winning ticket.*****Chuck Majors was selected to the Blue Key national Men’s Honor Fraternity. The Lamar student is the son of Dr. Joe and Mary Majors of Bridge City. (Editor’s note: Chuck went on to become Dr. Majors and the last we heard he was practicing dentistry in Caldwell, Texas.)*****Bridge City Rotary Club welcomes new members Chapman Bell of Golden Triangle Savings and Loan; Bobby Cormier, of Orangefield’s Cormier Enterprises; Jim Moss, Gulf States plant manage; Bill Nacol, Jewelry Store; C.H. “Charlie” Guidry, Triangle Shifting and Fleeting.****Bubba Hubbard was recently a guest at the London Rotary Club, England’s oldest club.*****Dr. David and Barbara Olson attended the Dental Society Convention in Las Vegas.*****Richard Soloman is re-elected Bridge City Fire Chief. David Riley, is Assistant Chief, Truck captains are John Echols, Leroy Breaux and Larry Callahan. Don Landry is secretary and Steve Hoggs treasurer.*****Texas A&M beats Texas Longhorns.***** Ms. Dennis Calliavet is in the hospital with pneumonia. She’s the family wood chopper and Judge Sid reports he’s getting low on Wood.*****Speaking of the Calliavet clan, grandson Phillip is restoring the old Calliavet homestead at 1412 Orange Av.*****L.K. Jarrell has purchased the Midway Gulf on Texas Ave. and is turning it into a discount tire shop.*****Danny’s West Orange Food Center is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is the county’s only 24 hour store.*****New County Judge Pete Runnels now has his name on his office door. Dennis Hall painted it. Secretary Willie Blanchard was still mistakenly answering the phone, “Judge Halliburton’s office.”*****Ethel Campbell sent President Jimmy Carter a column written by Gordon Baxter and Betty Em that appeared in the O.V.N. The article got a nice response from the President.***** “Living it Down” by Freddy Fender was in the Top 10 country songs. Number one was “Good Women Blues” by Mel Tillis; Number two “Somebody Somewhere” by Loretta Lynn.*****Tim Lieby named chairman for Bridge City Chamber Banquet to be held Jan. 11. Citizen of the year award to be presented. Former winners are Bubba Hubbard, 1970; Albert Gore, 1971; Glenn Pearson, 1972; Gus Garza, 1973; P.M. Wood, 1974 and George Besse, 1975.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Our buddy Corky Harmon hasn’t been to work here at the Used Car Lot for a few months but Monday Betty brought him into work for a few hours. He says she just wanted him out of the house. She said it was time for him to quit sitting around watching TV. He’s very weak but working on getting stronger. He seems happy to be back to work.*****A few months ago we were the first to publish that HEB was going to build a large, 63,000 sq. foot super market. Now we have learned from a Beaumont source that HEB has acquired only the Sears store and parking lot. The Phelan Company will remodel the rest of the MacArthur Center. They plan to build according to longtime renters specifications. They hope to attract large chain outlets even though HEB will be the anchor. There is no sales tax on groceries, just on other items. The satellite stores in the center would be a big plus for Pinehurst sales taxes. HEB will close the 16th Street store. It will probably be late 2018 before any of the stores open if by then.*****We heard from our longtime friend, Sis Keogh, now 87 years old. Sis is living at Brookdale Retirement Center in Houston to be near her son and his family.

Sis said she misses Bridge City and all the folks she knew there and would love to hear from them. She also told us that she has been honored by being nominated for Ms. Senior Houston. If she wins that title she can move on to Ms.

Senior America. Way to go Sis.. Give her a call.*****We talked to our friend H.D. Pate in Houston’s Methodist Hospital and right now his major problem is that his blood pressure falls way too low. That has turned out to be a constant problem. He’s just laying there so if any of his friends want to call him that would be fine. He said he’s heard from Judge Pat, Wilson Roberts and Roy in the last few days.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. Nov. 30: Vance Chauvin, the “Big Red” man celebrates today. Also celebrating are Norris and Pat’s little girl Evelyn Brandon and Brad Braus, Erin Evans, Sandra Smith, Kenneth Manuel, Tish Garrett and Ryan Anderson. Celebrities celebrating on this day are actors Kaley Cucco, 30, Ben Stiller, 50 and rock singer Billy Idol, 60.*****Dec. 1: Two good ole boys, Gene Edgerly and Bill Hare celebrate today. Those guys will do to ride the range with. Also celebrating are Amanda George, Kelsey Dardeau, John Carrison, Jamie Medley Douget and Wesley Duncan.*****Joining them are singers Bette Midler, 70 and Janelle Monae, 30, football player Desean Jackson, 29 and director Woody Allen, 80.*****Dec. 2: Vergie Thomas, Lisa Walker, Beverly Blalack and Jake Glazner celebrate today. Also having birthdays on this day are pop singer Britney Spears, 34, country singer Jana Kramer, 32, football player Aaron Rodgers, 32 and actress Lucy Liu, 47.*****Dec. 3: Ms. Phyl’s sister Jo Ann Huard celebrates today as does BCISD employee Susan MacCammond. Also celebrating is a nice lady, Bill’s daughter and Eric’s mom, Carolyn Smith Andrus, at COS, Wayme Scales and Annelise Borg. Celebrities having birthdays on this day are metal singer Ozzie Ozbourne, 67, actors Julianne Moore, 55, Brendan Fraser, 47 and Steve Harris, 50.*****Dec. 4: Gwen Tallant, Dana Simmons, Catherine Allen and Stephanie Kreger all celebrate today. They are joined by actors Jeff Bridges, 66 and Marisa Tomel, 51, also TV host Tyra Banks, 42 and rapper Jay Z.*****Dec. 5: The mayor of Starks, Rene’ Hanks is a year older today. Other folks having birthdays are Leslie Dishon, Shea Bolton, Susie Collins, Belinda Force, Mary Bridges and Steve Hightower. Joining them are rock singer Little Richard, 83, country singer Gary Allan, 48 and race car driver James Hichcliffe, 29.*****Dec. 6: Richard Briggs, former BCISD employee celebrates today. Cheryl Jones and Rosalyn Potter, BCISD teachers, have birthdays also as does Debbie Bishop, Michelle Potter and Barbara Cartwright. Joining them are football player Johnny Manziel, 23, pop singer Tiffany Houghton, 22, actors Janine Turner, 53 and Cade Sutton, 13.

Happy Birthday to all.*****The Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and at PK’s next week. Everyone welcome.*****USA Today’s Super 25 High School Rankings list two Texas teams in the top seven. At #4 is DeSota, 13-0. Quarterback Shawn Robinson passed for 344 yards and a TD in the 49-45 win over Abilene in the 6-A Regional I playoff. Saturday they face Cedar Hill in 6-A II quarter finals to be played in Arlington.*****Allen, 13-0, listed #7, will face Dunkanville next Saturday in a 6-A I quarter final also to be played in Arlington.***** Back in the early 1800s, in local taverns, pubs and bars, people drank from pint or quart size containers. A barmaid’s job was to keep an eye on the customers and keep the drinks coming. She had to pay close attention and remember who was drinking in ‘pints’ and who was drinking in ‘quarts’, hence the phrase, “Minding your “P’s” and Q’s” was born.***** CAJUN STORY OF THE YEAR Dear Cuz, It’s been a longtime since I rote me. Sugar Bee said to tell you “Hi.” We doing okay us. Jus a few lines to let you know wats going on in S’out Louisana.

I guess you hear dat not long ago, one of dem nuclearpower ships visited New Orleans. Our cuzzin, Tee Ned Breaux, loaded up Clotile and da chillens and drove from Church Point to New Orleans to look at dat nuclear ship wat is tied up at da Poydras Street warp.

He stop an axe a policeman, “Mr. Officer, can you tole me where is dat nutria-power ship?” Me, I got to see and show Clotile and da chilluns how dem lil animals can run a big boat all by deyself.”

C’EST TOUT From Senator Nichols In 1996, Nelda Laney, the wife of then Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, realized the Texas Capitol needed its own unique Christmas ornament to adorn the Christmas Trees at the Capitol. The ornament became an annual tradition with the proceeds of the sales going to support ongoing Capitol conservation, eminence programs and educating the public about the history of the Capitol and its grounds. The 2016 Capitol ornament features a replica of the 20+ foot Capitol Christmas Trees, which are placed in the Senate and House Chambers. The ornament is decorated with lone stars, garland and Capitol ornaments from the past. To buy your own and have a little piece of Capital history you can visit www.texascapitolgiftshop.com. Christmas has been a favorite holiday of mine since I was a young boy. Of course, I was lucky to grow up in a toy factory where my father, Talley Nichols, manufactured toy cap guns. As you gather with friends and family during this Christmas season, I wish you a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours.*****Thanks Senator.

My time is up. Thanks for yours. Read us cover to cover, take care and God bless.

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Orange County Happenings Service League 60th Annual Toy Coffee

First Baptist Church in Bridge City Program

Field of Plenty Training

The Service League of Orange cordially invites you to attend The 60th Toy Coffee at the home of Chris and Micca Riedel located at 2320 South Teal Road in Orange. The event will be held Thursday, December 1st from 10 am to 2 pm. In the annual tradition bring a new, unwrapped toy or cash donation to be given to The Salvation Army so all children may have a Merry Christmas. For more information, contact Rita Ballard at 409-6705984 or Mindy Currie at 409-779-8867.

This Sunday, December 4th at 6 pm, the First Baptist Church Bridge City Music Ministry will present “The Reason for Joy: A Christmas Advent Celebration” an hour of scripture readings and music by the FBC Christmas Choir, Children’s Choir, ensembles, soloists, and congregation. “The Reason for Joy” will be followed by “A Taste Of Christmas”, holiday food and treats, sponsored by FBC’s Sunday School Classes. The community is cordially invited to join the First Baptist Family for these events.

A nursery for children 0 – 3 years will be available from 6 pm – 7 pm for the program. First Baptist Church Bridge City is located at 200 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. For more information, call the church office at 735-3581 or email music@fbcbc.org.Cajun Comic Relief to help Pups The Cajun Comic Relief show will host a benefit for two local dog rescue groups, PAWS and Traci’s Tails, on January 21 at the VFW on Hwy 87 in Orange. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Tickets are available at Tractor Supply in Orange and Puppy Love in Beaumont. There will be Cajun comics, Cajun music, a silent auction, food and drinks. For more information please contact Jim Richard at 337-298-9717.

Now is the time to think about gardening for next year. Join The Field of Plenty and the Texas A&M AgriLife Service with free hands-on training in different garden interests at The 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. The 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.

Bridge City Light Parade Has Been Extended The Bridge City Light Parade Entry Deadline has been extended to December 1, 2016. Applications can be faxed to 4097456588 or emailed to bccchamber@bridgecitychamber. com or dropped off at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City Tx 77611 through the slot in the front door.

Starlight COGIC Invite You To Join Them For Their 60th Church Anniversary Starlight COGIC at 2800 Bob Hall Rd invite you to join them for their 60th Church Anniversary, December 1st-4th. The theme is Still Standing. The Guest Speaker is Dr. Charles Hawthorne of Detroit, Michigan.

On Thursday, December 1st, the focus them is “Great God”.

This night is old fashion dress up night and a tambourine contest will be held.

On Friday, December 2nd, the focus theme is “Great Vision...

Remember When”.

Saturday, December 3rd, a Musical will be held at 6:00 pm.

The Musical will be featuring Psalms 100 choir, consisting of past Starlight COGIC on Sabine St. choir members.

The conclusion of the matter is Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Orange Christian Friends December Activities Orange County Friends (OCF) is a social club open to all residents in Orange County. Our dues are $15 per year. Please contact Pam Cox at 409-670-8646 for questions regarding membership or activities. December activities are follows: Dec. 1 - Bridge at 12 noon at The Garden District.

Dec. 2 - Out & About - Main Street Market - meet at Northway Shopping Center at 9 am for a day of shopping the Main Street Market in Beaumont. Cost is $10 for admission.

Dec. 9 – Day Bunco 10-12 Dec. 12 - Night Bunco & Christmas Cookie Exchange - 6pm Dec. 13 - OCF Christmas General Meeting - 11-12:30 at JB’s BBQ. Come join us for lunch and bring an ornament to exchange. Also, accepting can foods to donate to OCS. Dec. 14 - Mah Jong at 1:30 to 3:30

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Open House Please stop by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City, for our Open House on Saturday, December 3rd, starting at 5:00 PM and continuing throughout the Bridge City Christmas Parade. Refreshments will include, hot chocolate, coffee, water and candy. Restrooms available.

North Orange Baptist Live Nativity The entire family is invited to come out on Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th from 6:00-8:00 pm to experience “Village of the Nativity.” Over 100 church members are joining together to recreate Bethlehem in order to help you hear first hand from the townspeople about the newborn King as you walk through a lighted first century recreation that ends with baby Jesus lying in a manger surrounded by his parents, shepherds, and the wise men. Enjoy the numerous sights, sounds, and smells that would have been experienced some two-thousand years ago, and finish up the evening with a cup of hot cocoa, cookies, and some Christmas carols. North Orange Baptist Church is located just one mile north of I-10 on 16th Street (Highway 87) and is free to the community. Make “Village of the Nativity” a meaningful part of your Christmas experience with your family this year. More information is available at www. nobcfamily.com or 409.883.5678.

LSC-O Cypress Branches Literary/Artistic Journal Contest LSC-O’s Cypress Branches Literary/Artistic Journal is now taking entries for the annual publication scheduled for release in the spring of 2017. A contest to award prizes to the winners in each category has begun with an entry deadline of December 1.

The contest is open to all LSC-O students. Faculty, staff, and members of the community are encouraged to enter but are ineligible for prizes. Contest rules and entry applications can be found on the Lamar State College-Orange website at: Cypress Branches App and Rules. For additional information, contact Dr. Arlene Turkel at arlene.turkel@lsco.edu or call 409-8823902.

GLOW sets date for community event The Light of the World is gearing up for an evening of hope and giving and will kick off our Bridge City Holiday weekend with our Community Christmas Program “The Light of the World”. All proceeds going to our Bridge City / Orangefield Ministerial alliance. This year we will have our 5th grade Honor Choir, Middle School Choir, BCHS Cardinal Singers, BCHS Arts department, BCHS Strutters, Tiger Rock Martial Arts , Amy Elite Dance Force, Studio C, & a surprise performance by some of our elected city officials. What a way to light up the night! The heart of Project GLOW (Go Light Our World) is to start our Holiday Season off by giving to those that may be less fortunate during this Christmas season.........the season of giving! The program will be held Thursday, December 1st at the Bridge City High School at 7pm . tickets are $5.

Orange Chamber seeking nominations The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year, 2016 Non Profit Community Service Award, and 2016 Community Service Business Award. All nominations will be due by 12:00 P.M(noon), Friday, October 28,2016. Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on December 1, 2016. To obtain nomination forms and guidelines please visit the Chamber websitewww.orangetexaschamber.org or contact the Chamber office (409) 8833536.

Bridge City Chamber Taste of the Bayou The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now taking reservations for the Taste of the Bayou 57th Annual Banquet. The event will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017at the Bridge City Elementary School. The BC Chamber invites everyone to come to this family friendly event. Attendees will get to sample delicious food from several local restaurants and enjoy musical entertainment provided by the Gulf Coast Playboys Band. Tickets are $15 per person or $160 for a sponsored table for 8. If you have a restaurant, catering business, bakery, food truck, etc. and you would like to participate (chamber membership not required) or you would like to purchase tickets, call the Chamber at 409-735-5671 or email bcchamber@bridgecitychamber.com.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Annual Fundraiser The church’s 2016 Music Program Fundraiser is currently underway. Orders for pick-up and/or delivery can be placed by calling the church at 735-4573, or Pat Greene at 626-2585.

The church will be selling pecan halves, one pound bag for $9; pecan pieces one pound bag for $8.75; raw almonds and roasted cashews, one pound bag for $6.75; hot and spicy peanuts, one punned bag for $2.50; walnut chunks and pieces, one pound bag for $8.75; trash mix, one pound bag for $3.50; peanut brittle, 7 ounce bag for $3.50; frosted praline pecans and frosted cinnamon, 12 ounce bags for $8.75. The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

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Entertainment

Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record The holiday season is now in full swing and there are big events across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana each week until the end of 2016, so make plans to enjoy a night out of live entertainment at any of the area’s great live entertainment venues. Be sure to

visit www.localmusicguide. net for upcoming events, and information on local artists and venues.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Clint Faulk @ Cafe Del Rio Thomas Teague @ The Capri Club Paul Thorn @ Courville’s

Alex Rozell @ The Grill Kevin Johnson Duo @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Justin Martindale @ Rikenjaks Trey Rose @ Rush Lounge Zach Gonzalez @ Tradewinds Tavern Danny Dillon and Phillip Flip Griffin @ The West Thursday, Dec. 1

Dr. James B. Jones & Dr. Manuel Hababag .......are pleased to welcome Nancy Boone, F.N.P. to the West Orange office at 2607 Western Avenue.

Nancy is accepting new patients and will also be doing DOT physicals.

The public is cordially invited to come by the office located at 2607 Western Avenue and meet her in person.

For appointments and general information please call 409-886-4407.

Courtesy photo The Goo Goo Dolls will perform Sunday, Dec. 4, inside the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont with special guest act, Safety Suit. This show is open to all ages and tickets are $45-$80 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Beaumont Civic Center box office.

Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Curse and the Cure @ Cafe Del Rio Jimmy Kaiser @ The Grill Mobley, Total Strangers, Catch Fever, Kara Partain @ The Logon Cafe Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Tyler Darby and Chris Stacey @ Madison’s Danny Dillon and Aaron Sterling @ Neches Brewing Company Zydecane @ Orange VFW Hall Kris Harper @ Rikenjaks Anteeks @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Dec. 2 AM/FM @ Blue Martini Newsboys, Hawk Nelson, Ryan Stevenson, Graham Saber @ Glad Tidings Church Lake Charles Danny Dillon and Aaron Sterling @ The Boudain Hut North Tim Burge @ Cecil’s Cajun Café Framing the Red, Angel Siren @ The Center Stage Drivin’ Dixie @ Cottons Cay Encore @ Dylan’s

The Fruge Family @ Gator Lounge The Velostacks, Delicious Fuzz, Motorbud @ The Gig SNAFU @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza - Calder Ave. Rick Danna @ New York Pizza - Neches St. Unkle Jam, Rob Copeland @ Rikenjaks Allison Collins @ Rush Lounge Saturday, Dec. 3 Loverboy @ Golden Nugget Casino The Bellamy Brothers @ Honky Tonk Texas AM/FM @ Blue Martini Simple Logic @ Cafe Del Rio My Beautiful Disaster @ The Capri Club John Guidroz @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe L.A. Roxx @ Christmas Under the Oaks Festival - Sulphur, La. Sofa Kingz @ Dylan’s The Fruge Family @ Gator Lounge El Javi @ The Grill Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County The Ruxpins @ Madison’s Rob Copeland @ Pine Tree Lodge Killer Hearts, Raw Hunny, Johnwayneisdead, Pig Charm-

er @ The Red Room Fox Island, Ryan Bourque @ Rikenjaks Allison Collins @ Rush Lounge John Cessac and The Texas Outlaws @ Tammy’s Eric Tessmer @ Texas Ave. Tavern Etyma, Pariah, Holoverse @ Texas Rose Saloon Sunday, Dec. 4 Goo Goo Dolls, SafetySuit @ Jefferson Theatre The Cadillacs @ Jefferson County Singles Club Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Pine Tree Lodge Sabine River Brass Band @ The Publicity The Strangers @ Rush Lounge Monday, Dec. 5 Roger Tienken @ Rush Lounge Greg Jr., Nite Pup @ Texas Rose Saloon Tuesday, Dec. 6 Caylan Daughrity @ Dylan’s Rob Copeland and Danny Broussard @ Madison’s JCC Project @ Portus Angel Garcia @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

Police Reports Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on November 22, 2016: Process Service, Mlk And Strickland

November 23-27: Assault, 101 W Dewey Ave Process Service, 1521 7th St Public Intox, 7112 IH 10

Traffic Accident, 1601 Green Ave

Process Service, 16th And IH10

Found Property, 1802 Main Ave

Public Intox, 2300 MacArthur

Process Service, 1813 Church St Process Service, 3862 Cochran St

Theft, 4301 27th St Traffic Accident, Strickland And Edgar Brown Death, 1611 Browning St

Assault, 1500 16Th St

Public Intox, 2nd And Burton

Ambulance, 413 Morrell Blvd

Process Service, 1800 Macarthur

Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on

Process Service, 3606 Bowling Lane

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Traffic Accident, 800 Park Ave Assault, 3700 16th St Assist Other Agency, 1321 16th St DUI, EB 866 Misc Warrant, 1811 Church St Public Intox, 2600 Allie Payne Assault, 608 Strickland Dr Assist other Agency, 1522 Browning St Traffic Accident, 200 Navy St Traffic Accident, 105 And S 43 Fraud, 201 8Th St Public Intox, 3300 Womack, Death, 2409 Northmont Damaged Clairmont

Property,

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Theft, 911 Pine Ave Theft, 201 8Th St Assault, 201 8th St Theft, 803 Sandlewood Dr

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Deaths & Memorials Burl Curtis LaSalle 61, Orangefield Burl Curtis LaSalle ,61,Orangefield Texas passed away on November 28, 2016.

Burl was born on April 4th, 1955 in Port Arthur Texas to Burl Curtis Leonard and LaSalle Mary Ruby LaSalle at St. Mary’s Hospital. Burl grew up in Bridge City Texas and graduated from Bridge City High School in 1973. He attended College at Lamar in Orange, after that he worked at various jobs in Beaumont area. Burl was a quiet man that lived a simple life and would go out of his way to help anyone.

He had a love of music which ran from Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin to Bill Monroe and the Carter Family. He loved animals and almost always owned a cat when he was growing up. Burl and his brother lived in a small house on Lake st. in Bridge City for years until his brother Brian (red) passed away on Christmas Eve of 2001. A few years later he met Bruce and Donna Self , and they literally took him in to be a part of their family, and the Burger Town Family. Burl had a big heart and a old soul and never met a stranger. Burl cared so much for people that he wanted to continue after he was gone by donating to the Gift Of Life organization at Houston Herman Hospital.

Burl was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Curtis and Mary Ruby LaSalle and his brother Brian Eric (Red) LaSalle.

Burl is survived by a sister Mollie LaSalle of Colmesneil one nephew Christopher Edwards also of Colmesneil, Numerous cousins in Orange, Jefferson, and Sabine County.

Burl is also survived by his adoptive Family of Bruce & Donna Self and all of the crew at Burger Town that he was so special to.

Dorothy Marie Cole, 83, Orange Dorothy Marie Cole, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Dorothy Texas.

A Cole graveside service, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016, beginning at 2:30 PM, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange, Texas; Brother Berry Bradley will be officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Dorman Funeral Home, prior to the graveside service, on Thursday, November 17, 2016, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Procession will be leaving Dorman Funeral Home at 2:00 PM and traveling to Orange Forest Lawn, for graveside services.

Dorothy was born on Monday, April 10, 1933, to the late Julie McHenry and Alex Willis in Oakdale Louisiana. She was a devout Christian woman and a member of the West Orange Baptist Church. Dorothy was a homemaker, who worked very hard to keep the home for her loving husband, Robert Cole, Sr., and their children. She was a woman who loved taking care of and spending time with her family. When she was able to have some time to herself, Dorothy loved being able to go have her hair done and go shopping; it was always a treat when she could find pretty things. Dorothy is described by her family as a caring and loving woman, and as the best mother, and grandmother.

Those preceding Dorothy in death are her parents, Julie and Alex Willis; her husband, Robert

R. Cole, Sr.; son, Bruce Cole; daughter, Mona Lisa Cole Vance and her husband, Donald; brothers, Woodrow Willis, Phillip Willis, Herman Willis, and Sherman Willis; and sisters, Ola Harris and Alpha June “Crickett” Johns.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Sabrina Kay Tumlinson and her husband, Charle of Orange; son, Robert R. Cole, Jr. and his wife, Jessie, of Orange; sister, Imer Douget; daughterin-law, Lorraine Cole of Orange; grandchildren, Robert Cole and his wife, Stacia, Phillip Cole and his wife, Nicole, Tabitha Fedoroff and her husband, Micah, Charlie Tumlinson , Karen Anne Vandevender and her husband, Mike, James Puente and his wife, Allison, Joey Vance and his wife, Doree, Cody Vance and his wife, Lauren, and James Blair; greatgrandchildren, Madison, Raven, Taylor, Hunter, Kresten, Bruce, Jennifer, Jillian, Hollie, Hunter, Bishop, Meagan, Chole, Joshua, Piper, James, Addison, Ariel, Erick, Daniel, Jace, Alssya, Asher, Avery, Julia, and Payton; greatgreat-grandchildren, Tanner, Braydon, Emerson, and Jarrett; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family who loved, and will miss her dearly.

Harold A. Allbritton, 81, Orange, Harold A. Allbritton, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed to his heavenly home on S a t u r d a y, November 19, 2016.

His family will be honHarold oring his Allbritton wishes for cremation, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Harold was born on Saturday, February 9, 1935, In Tullos, Louisiana, to parents Eunice Estelle (Cockerham) and Oscar Doughty Allbritton. He graduated from LaSalle High School in Olla, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana.

Harold began working for DuPont in Orange, Texas, in 1956 and retired in 1993. He loved God, family, outdoors, traveling, and woodcarving. Harold was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church where he taught boy’s Sunday School Class for several years.

Preceding Harold in death are his parents; daughter, Susan Allbritton; and brother, O.D. Allbritton.

Harold is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nelda Crick Allbritton; sons, Mike Allbritton of Olla, Louisiana, Wayne Allbritton and his wife, Paulette; grandchildren, Mark Allbritton, Alicia Mouton (Bobby); great-grandchildren, Blake, Allie Jo, Kylie, Azlyn, and Gabrielle, all of Orange, Texas; sister-in-law, Pearl Allbritton of Jena, Louisiana; nieces and nephews; his special friends from preschool days to the end, Shirley Cockerham Lunsford and Donald D. Doughty; and his best woodcarving buddy, Logan Ratcliff.

Friends are invited to join the family, in celebration of Harold’s life, Monday, November 28, 2016, from 3:00 PM- 5:00PM in the fellowship room of Little Cypress Baptist Church, 3274 Little Cypress Drive, Orange, Texas.

In Lieu of flowers, on behalf of Harold Allbritton, donations may be made to the Building Fund of Little Cypress Baptist Church.

Leonard Wayne McKamie, 50, Orange Leonard Wayne McKamie, 50, of Orange, passed away on November 20, 2016 at his home.

Born in Louisville, Arkansas, on November 23, 1965, he was the son of Haskell Wayne McKamie and Frances Pauline (Rudolph) Fisher. Leonard graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana. He enjoyed video games and building any type of model.

He was simple, but a wonderful

man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Pauline McKamie, of British Columbia; his step-dad, Truman S. Fisher; and his brothers, Daniel Gamble and Keith Gamble, of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Robert “Bobby” Arch Martin, 84, Orangefield R o b e r t “Bobby” Arch Martin, 84, of Orange field, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2016.

A memorial gathering will be held Robert from 1:00 Martin p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Jasper, Texas, on August 10, 1932, he was the son of J.A. and Odell Martin. Bobby was a member of a bowling league and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandson, Jayson Roberts.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Martin; children, Jackie Roberts and husband George, of Orangefield, Johnny Martin and wife Hollie, of Orangefield, and George Martin, of Jasper; grandchildren, Justin Roberts, Kari Shellhammer, Crystal Martin, John Robert Martin, Gracie Martin, Carey Chapman, and Tabatha Marks; 8 great-grandchildren; brothersin-law, Tom Phelps, of Vidor and Cleabern Phelps, of Jasper; and his aunt, Marie Harris, of Groves.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association at 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320 Austin, TX 78759.

Glenn C. Mangham, 92, Orange Glenn C. Mangham, 92, passed away peacefully at Sabine House assisted living on November 20, 2016. He was born in Nacogdoches, TX on July 23, 1924, having lived there all of his young life. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific rim. He married Juanita Jones on August 10, 1945, and they were married for 68 years until her death on June 19, 2014.

Shortly after his graduation with a degree in accounting from Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College, Glenn and Nita moved to Orange where he went to work for the then new E. I. DuPont Company and worked there until his retirement in 1982, ending his career there as chief shift supervisor.

Glenn enjoyed a long retirement, participating in many hobbies, including golf, fishing, and building furniture and toys for his grandchildren. He and Nita also enjoyed trips with friends, but he was always glad to get home. Glenn was a good friend, a great judge of character, and unabashedly proud of his (children and) grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Nita, his sister, Mary Lee Bivin, and his daughter-in-law, Brigitte Fuerst Mangham. He is survived by his daughter, Glenda, her husband, Steve Wilson, and their daughters, Stefanie and Annie; and his son, Sam, and his children, Eric, Scott, and Emily; and his grandson, Ethan.

There will be no memorial service, but there will be a private inurnment at a later date. If you wish to remember Glenn, you may give to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Orange, the Orange Public Library, or the charity of your choice.

James Elton “Pete” Guillot 59, Orange James Elton “Pete” Guillot, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2016, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral serJames vices will be Guillot held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Mr. Melvin Payne, Deacon of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation will be prior to service beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Born in Orange, Texas, on September 20, 1957, Pete was the son of Elton and Mary Guillot.

Pete graduated from Lamar University with a degree in real estate. He followed in his father’s footsteps and had rental property and a lawn service that he enjoyed. Pete lived his life following the simplest of scripts, “If you want a friend, be a friend”.

He was a kind man, and a light to his community who brought a smile to everyone that knew him.

He was so loved and indispensable to his family. Pete was very in tune with nature and loved spending time outdoors fishing and camping. He touched many, many lives and will be greatly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elton Matthew Guillot.

He is survived by his life partner and soul mate who has stood by his side for 25 years, Lin Livingston; his mother, Mary Guillot; sister, Joyce Morris and husband Paul; and his nieces and nephews, Robert Morris and wife Julie, Andrew Morris, AnneMarie Guillory and husband Steven, Renee Celeste and husband Zach, and Michele Morris.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kirt Lee Frank, Andrew Morris, Steven Guillory, Zach Celeste, Paul Morris, and Robert Morris.

Elizabeth Ann Fontenot, 58, Orange Elizabeth Ann Fontenot, 58, of Orange, T e x a s , p a s s e d away on November 22, 2016, at her home surrounded by Elizabeth loved ones.

Funeral serFotenot vices will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Cowboy Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend E. Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Hartford City, Indiana, on February 13, 1958, Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Louise Lieber. She was a member of Cowboy Church where she enjoyed going to her bible study group. Elizabeth liked playing bunco, shopping, essential oils, and spending time with her many friends going to Tequilas. She loved her grandkids and enjoyed going to story time at the library.

She met her husband through “The Way Ministries” and shared a lifetime of love with him. Elizabeth was a two time cancer survivor and a selfless woman who was always doing for other people. She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her father John Lieber; and her grandmother, Grace Bliss.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Billy Fontenot; her mother, Lou Lieber; children, Amber Cormier and husband Robert, of Orange-

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field and Scarlett Fontenot, of Orange; grandchildren, Sophia Cormier and Chad Cormier; and her brother, John Lieber, of Florida.

Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Cormier, Gary Fontenot, Larry Cormier, Farley Fontenot, Kevin Breaux, and Shane Williamson.

In lieu of flowers, books may be donated in her name to the Bridge City Public Library or contributions made to a charity of your choice.

Judy Kay Parsons, 68, Winnie Judy Kay Parsons, 68, of Winnie, died Monday, November 21, 2016.

She was born December 5, 1947, in Houston, to Erma Powell Judy Dillard and Parsons Roy Dillard.

Mrs. Parsons is survived by daughters, Tammy Parsons and Mindy Credeur, both of Winnie; son, Randy Dillard and his wife, Lupe, of Old River; grandchildren, Garret Freeman; Ryan Credeur and his wife, Lucinda; and Emily Credeur; great-grandchild, Ryelynn Credeur; sisters, Brenda Burton and her husband, Lee; Sheila Dillard; Donna Evetts and Becky Johnson; brothers, Roy Lynn Dillard and his wife, Shirley; and Ricky Dillard; numerous nieces; nephews; other family members; and friends.

She was preceded in death by husband, Woodrow Parsons; and son-in-law, Randy Credeur.

A private family committal was held for Mrs. Parsons, under the direction of Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie.

Shirley Ann Chapman, 82, Orange S h i r l e y Ann Chapman, 82, of Orange, passed away on November 22, 2016, at her home in Orange.

Funeral services will be Shirley 2:00 p.m., S a t u r d a y, Chapman November 26, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Russel Willis, chaplain with Gentiva Hospice in Beaumont.

Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Trawick, Texas, on November 16, 1934, she was the daughter of Dallas Foman Ferguson and Artie Lee (Barrett) Ferguson. Shirley was a loving wife and mother. She liked to sew, crochet, and was an avid reader.

She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Freddie L. Chapman; her brother, Roy Ferguson; and her sister, Bobbie Bacon.

She is survived by her daughter, La Donna Chapman; her sons, Freddie Lee Chapman, Jr. and his wife Patricia, Randy Eugene Chapman, James Allen Chapman and his wife Laura, Charles Leslie Chapman, and Bradley Guillot and his wife Carrie; her grandchildren, Shane, Courtney, Chris, Brandon, Shawn, Heidi, Tyler, Kimberly, Chase, Aaron, Dustin, and Casey; her greatgrandchildren, Cameron, Jacob, Breanna, Caleb, Corbin, Trystin, Jaydon, and Jordan; and her nieces, Patty Ferguson, Shonna Moore, Brenda Glover, and Bonita Hall.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bradley Guillot, Cameron Guillot, Jacob Guillot, Caleb Perkins, Chase Chapman, Tyler Chapman, Benjamin Moore, and Jared Sensat.

The family would like to give a special appreciation to Gentiva Hospice, her daughter, La Donna Chapman and her nieces, Patty Ferguson, Shonna Moore, Brenda Glover, and Bonita Hall for the loving care given to Mrs. Chapman.

James Eugene Whatley II, 55, Orange James Eugene Whatley II, age 55 of Orange, Texas, passed away while deer hunting on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Jasper, TexJames as. Services Whatley II will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow at Autumn

Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home.

James was born on May 14, 1961 in Orange, Texas to Clara Estelle Turner Whatley and James Eugene Whatley, Sr. He graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High School in 1979 and DeVry University. He owned and operated American Audio Video in Orange. James loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Eugene Whatley, Sr. and his mother Clara Estelle Casiano.

Those left behind to share his memories are his three sisters; Brenda Faye Robinson of Houston, TX, Lisa Loretta Marsiglia and her husband Michael of Beaumont, TX and Susan Clarise Sankowich of Bessemer City, NC. One brother, Guy Mitchell Whatley of Orange, TX. Ten nieces and nephews; John Granger, Eric Robinson, Sabrina Robinson, Andy Marsiglia, Adam Marsiglia, Samantha Marsiglia, Elizabeth Marsiglia, Alexander Sankowich III, James Sankowich and Steven Sankowich. Seven great nieces and nephews; Olivia Robinson, Trinity Granger, Mia Marsiglia, Zoe Marsiglia, Azeral Marsiglia, Grace Sankowich and Emerson Sankowich.

Erita Morvant Delahoussaye, 87, Bridge City Erita Morvant Delahoussaye, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, p a s s e d away on November 20, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Funeral serErita vices will Delahoussaye be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Donatus Mgbeajuo, of St. Therese Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Vermillion Parish, Louisiana, on April 23, 1929, she was the daughter of Rene and Clemence Morvant. Erita was a member of the Eagles of Bridge City and the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. She enjoyed dancing, shuffleboard, and she took pride in her yard, which she won the beautification award for. She loved her granddaughters and great-grandsons. She loved her family and lived life to the fullest. She loved to gamble at Delta Downs and play Bingo. Erita will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Clifton J. Delahoussaye; sisters, Unia “Bay”, Marie “Chacon” and Effie; brother, Leo “Chook” Morvant, Sr.; and her in-laws.

Erita is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann Delahoussaye Durio and husband Max, of Orange; grandchildren, Tanya Durio Nuss and husband John, of Bridge City, and Kimberly Durio Slocum and husband Shannon, of Jakarta, Indonesia; great-grandchildren, Kane Guillory, Cameron Nuss, Nash Slocum, and Quinn Slocum; along with her brothers, Mayo Morvant and wife Oudia, of Erath, LA, Elson “Bea” Morvant and wife Mary Ann, of Duson, LA, and Willis Morvant and wife Marie, of Erath, LA. Serving as pallbearers will be John “Nathan” Nuss, Kane Guillory, Ronnie Durio, Randall Delahoussaye, Mark Hebert, and Earl Duhon, III. Honorary pallbearer is Cameron Nuss, Nash Slocum, Quinn Slocum, Larson Hebert, and Rodney Miller.

Laura Navarre, 48, Orange, Laura Navarre, 48, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2016.

A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 Laura p.m., ThursNavarre day December 1, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 3, 1968, she was the daughter of Chester Navarre and Madelyn Brown. Laura loved animals, enjoyed working out, and staying active. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lee and Lilly Ward and Patricia Norsworthy. Laura is survived by her father, Chester Navarre and wife Terry, of Santa Fe; mother, Madelyn Brown and husband Benton, of Mauriceville; step-mother, LaJuan Navarre; siblings, Lisa Leigh Broussard, Regina Murillo, Carla Bryan, Patricia Navarre, and Jackie Brabham; cousin, Danny Swain; and several nieces and nephews

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Staff Report

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Hoops Action Gets Cranked Up

SPORTS AND OUTDOORS B Fierce Mustangs take on Giddings

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Upcoming Games Dec. 1-3 Boys Bridge City (varsity) at Evadale tournament Bridge City (F/JV) at Nederland tournament LC-M (varsity) at Nederland tournament LC-M (junior varsity) at Evadale tournament WO-S (varsity) at Nederland tournament Orangefield (varsity) at Evadale tournament Orangefield (F/JV) at Nederland tournament Girls WO-S (varsity) at Evadale tournament

Dec. 2 Girls Vidor at LC-M (4:30, 5:45, 7) Kelly at Orangefield (varsity) (6)

Dec. 2-3 Girls Bridge City (varsity) at New Braunfels tournament

Dec. 6 Boys PN-G at Bridge City (4:30, 5:45, 7) LC-M at Jasper (4:30, 6, 7:30) WO-S at Nederland (4:30, 6, 7:30) Kirbyville at Orangefield (5, 6:30, 8) Girls Kelly at WO-S (varsity) (6)

Justin Sibley carries the ball for the Mustangs in state playoff action against Bellville.

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Dominique Tezeno looks for running room against the Brahmas. Tezeno was 2 for 2 with a touchdown catch.

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have to have a great week of practice and we have to get everyone on the same page.”

Although Thompson said last weeks’ practice wasn’t great, the Mustangs rose to the occasion and relied on their experience to beat the Brahmas. Quarterback Jack Dallas had a great night, completing 12 of 18 passes for 266 yards and five touchdowns. The defense also did an outstanding job, holding the Brahmas to only 172 total yards and holding Mac Briscoe to 24 totes for 74 yards, one of those a 38 yard touchdown. Briscoe en-

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The Mustangs proved Friday night that they are definitely not a one dimensional team. The Bellville Brahmas were able to slow down the run but were unsuccessful at slowing down the pass as WO-S scored five touchdowns through the air to beat Bellville, 497. The win sets up a match-up with the Giddings Buffaloes this Friday at 7:30 pm in Texan Drive Stadium.

“We are glad to be 13-0 and are

looking to be 14-0,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “Bellville is a pretty physical team and we can always count on that from them and the fact that they are wellcoached. We were fortunate to sneak in some big plays and our line gave Jack (Dallas) time to stay in the pocket and throw. And the result is that we are the regional champs.”

The Mustangs have reached this round the last six years, with only 8 teams left.

“From AA-6A there are some pretty darn good football teams at this level,” Thompson said. “We

tered the game with over 2000 rushing yards.

On the first series, Dallas hooked up with Keion Hancock for an 11yard touchdown. The Brahmas were called for offsides on the PAT and the Mustangs decided to go for two as Jeremiah Shaw took the hand-off and crossed the goal line.

The Brahmas answered back six plays later with both teams trading punts until the Mustangs hit pay dirt three plays into the second quarter when Dallas found Domi-

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Never-say-die Bridge City Cardinals eye 2017

Dec. 8-10 Boys Bridge City (varsity) at Central Heights tournament LC-M (varsity) at Hardin-Jefferson Marathon Orangefield (varsity) at Bill Tennison tournament, Orangefield Bridge City (F/JV) at Vidor Pirate Classic LC-M (freshmen) at Vidor Pirate Classic Orangefield (F/JV) at Vidor Pirate Classic Girls Bridge City (varsity) at Silsbee tournament Orangefield at Bill Tennison tournament, Orangefield WO-S at Bill Tennison tournament, Orangefield

Bridge City’ Cardinal quarterback Byron Trahan takes the snap and rolls out during playoff action against Stafford.

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Bridge City’s Brennon Tregre gets his hands on a Stafford ball carrier during state playoff action.

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Bridge City’s Hunter Denton streaks down field against Stafford in the regional semifinals.

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Patrick Morris breaks loose for the Bridge City Cardinals in playoff action against Stafford.

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Dec. 9 Boys East Chambers at WO-S (5, 6:30)

Dec. 13 Boys LC-M at Kountze (4:30, 6, 7:30) WO-S at PN-G (4:30, 6, 7:30) Orangefield at Anahuac (4:30, 6, 7:30 Girls Kelly at Bridge City (5:30, 7) Liberty at LC-M (5, 6:15) Lufkin at WO-S (5:30, 7)

Dec. 16 Boys Evadale at Bridge City (5, 6:30) Orangefield at Vidor (TBA) Girls Bridge City at Hardin-Jefferson (5, 6:30, 8) Jasper at LC-M (5, 6:15) Orangefield (varsity) at FTCA (5) Legacy Christian at WO-S (5)

Dec. 19 Girls Bridge City at Starks (TBA) Dec. 20 Boys Sabine Pass at Bridge City (1, 2:30) Orangefield at Tarkington (4:30, 6, 7:30) Girls Deweyville at LC-M (5, 6:15) Hardin-Jefferson at Orange-

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Dave Rogers

For The Record

When folks look back on the 2016 Bridge City Cardinals football team, they’ll see a group of players that refused to quit.

The clock just ran out on them, as Stafford won the third-round Class 4A Division I playoff game 37-28 last Friday in Channelview.

That after Bridge City rallied from a 31-14 deficit to get within three points. Only an unsuccessful onsides kickoff with 1:59 to go separated the never-say-die Cards from a tying field goal or winning touchdown.

The Spartans added a final-play interception return TD to widen their final margin.

“You hate to see it end like that, but the great thing about it was they never quit,” coach Dwayne DuBois said.

“They were down 31-14 and they could’ve folded their tent. But they kept fighting.”

Bridge City had won seven straight games, including all five District 10-4A-I games, ending its season with a 9-3 record.

“It was a great way for our seniors to end their careers, making the playoffs two years in a row,” said DuBois, who returned to coach at his alma mater in 2015.

“I told those guys when I got here if they’d buy in, great things would happen. Any time you win the district championship and make the third round of the playoffs, you’ve

had a great season. We just came up a little bit short.”

Stafford’s speed offset a huge advantage in time of possession for the Cardinals, who ran 64 plays (and averaged 5.2 yards per snap) and the Spartans, who ran 44 plays (averaging 7.4 yards per snap).

“Probably next to West OrangeStark, Stafford was probably the most talented team we faced all year,” DuBois said.

“They were 10-3 going in, but two of those losses were early-season forfeits and they had only given up like 82 points in 12 games. I think the most points they had given up in a game was 31 in their district loss to El Campo.

“We scored 28 and held them under their average. But Friday night,

they were just the better team.”

Bridge City rushed 50 times for 260 yards and three touchdowns, with Patrick Morris leading the way with 96 yards on 20 assignments.

Hunter Denton’s one carry went for a 54-yard score with 1:59 to go and teammate Cayce Draper had 13 carries for 53 yards. Max Baker gained 48 yards on nine carries, getting the first of BC’s two fourthquarter TDs on a four-yard run.

A one-yard run by BC quarterback Byron Trahan put the Cardinals ahead 14-10 with 1:35 left in the first half.

But the Spartans raced down the field to score on a long pass for a 17-

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Mustangs take on Giddings nique Tezeno for a 17-yard strike. Kentavious Miller scored the two point conversion on a pass from Dallas.

Bellville may have nightmares about the next two series as Dallas hooked up with a wide open Miller for two touchdowns, one for 31 yards and the other for 51. The Mustangs led at the half, 30-7, as both of Chad Dallas’ PATs were good.

Late in the third, Kavyn Cooper scored on a 41 yard run. Chad Dallas’s PAT sailed

through the uprights. In the first series of the fourth quarter, Dallas hit Jarron Morris for a 60-yard touchdown pass.

On their next series, Cooper took the ball for 25 yards for the last six points. Cooper finished the game as the leading rusher with 79 yards on 4 carries.

The Mustangs will face the 11-2 Giddings Buffaloes who are led by quarterback Rustin Grimm. Chabastin Taylor, according to Thompson, will run out of the wildcat and is

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extremely athletic and can run. Another player to watch on offense is Jason James, who plays on both sides of the ball as defensive back and wide receiver, and can run.

“Giddings is still Giddings,” Thompson said. “They are extremely athletic and can run. They are one of the better defenses, if not the best, we’ve played.”

Defensive ends Alex Orocio and Richard Rogers are both “pretty dang good,” according to Thompson and the

Mustangs will have to do something about those two.

The two teams have a history that started in 2005 when the Mustangs won, 4221. The last time the two hooked up, WO-S won, 34-14 in 2014. The Mustangs also have two familiar foes in Hardin Jefferson and Liberty.

Giddings beat HJ, 28-21 and Liberty, 26-14Tickets will be on sale at the athletic office, Thursday, 9-12 and 1-3pm and Friday, 9-12. Prices are $8 for adults and $6 for students with all tickets at the gate $8.

Directions to the stadium

are as follows: TEXAN DRIVE STADIUM NEW CANEY ISD 21360 Valley Ranch Parkway, New Caney, TX 77357 From the South – Take I69/ Hwy 59 N towards New Caney and exit FM 1485.

Make a u-turn at FM 1485 and continue on the service road of I69/Hwy 59 S for approximately 1 ¼ mile. Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway to enter the stadium.

From the North – Take I69/ Hwy 59 S towards New Caney and exit SH 99 The Grand Parkway. Continue on the

service road of I69/Hwy 59 S for approximately 1 ¼ mile.

Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway to enter the stadium.

From the West – Head East on SH 99. Take exit 69 N. Then exit FM 1485 and make a u-turn at FM 1485. Continue on the service road of I69/ Hwy 59 S for approximately 1 ¼ mile. Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway to enter the stadium.

(Note: This address may not appear correctly on GPS. Please use the address for Porter Glass & Mirror. We are located directly behind them: 21262

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Keyshawn Holman, Mandel Turner-King and Morris Joseph stuff Mac Briscoe. Briscoe, who came into the game with over 2000 yards had 24 carries for a mere 74 yards and scored the only touchdown.

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Materials Fee: Non-members-$25, Members-$20

Bellville did everything that they could to stop the Mustangs. Kavyn Cooper slips throw the Brahma defense. Cooper had 4 carries for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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DuBois, Draper top BC all-league picks, LCM’s Douglas defensive MVP yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 217 yards and seven TDs on the ground, topped five first-team offensive picks for his school.

Bears junior Chris Winters, who rushed for 1,010 yards and 17 touchdowns, was a first-team pick at running back while junior Katon Brown, LC-M’s leading receiver with 28 catches for 509 yards and five touchdowns, was picked first-team wide re-

ceiver.

Luis Zuniga and Brandon Jenkins were LC-M’s firstteam picks on the offensive line.

Lineman Hunter Fontenot, linebacker Kayne Williams and defensive back Trey Guillory were first-team defensive picks for the Bears, who finished the year 5-6.

Second-team offensive selections for LC-M included wide receiver Keegan Sonnier,

linemen Mike Davis and Jim Jones and kicker John Gonzales. All but junior Davis are seniors.

LC-M placed six players on the second-team defense: linemen Truman Franklin and Alex Reed, linebacker Taylor Vaughns, defensive backs Mark Netherly and Chris Winters and punter Brett Guy. Franklin, Netherly and Winters are juniors, the others seniors.

First Team Quarterback LCM’s Beau Bickam

Bridge City Cardinal head football coach Dwayne DuBois was named Coach of the Year, seen here with quarterback Byron Trahan during last week’s playoff bout.

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Dave Rogers

For The Record

A Bridge City trio, including Coach of the Year Dwayne DuBois, tops the 2016 All-District 10-4A football team announced this week.

Fullback Cayce Draper, who led Bridge City’s 10-4A champions with 148 carries for 1,227 yards and a dozen touchdowns rushing, was named Offensive Player of the Year while Cardinal junior Hunter Denton was named Special Teams Player of the Year.

Patrick Morris, the Cardinals’ second 1,000-yard rusher with 145 carries for 1,129 yards and 12 TDs, was named a first-team running back.

Chase Boneau, the team’s leading receiver with five catches for 100 yards and one score, earned a spot at firstteam tight end.

Defensive MVP LCM’s J’Lon Douglas

Cardinal blockers Joseph Adams and Zayne Trahan were first-team picks on the offensive line.

Senior lineman Seth Green, junior linebacker Blake DiChiara and junior defensive back Justyn Romero were first-team picks on defense for the 9-3

First Team Runningback LCM’s Chris Winters

Redbirds, who reached the third round of the Class 4A postseason.

Bridge City quarterback Byron Trahan, who led the team with 13 touchdowns, and running back Max Baker, who just missed 1,000 yards (86-920, 11 TDs) earned second-team offense honors, as did linemen Trace Moore and Nick Menard and kicker Alfredo Heraldez.

The Cardinals’ second-team defensive picks included Zeek Mendez and Ethan Hamm on the line and Zach Honeycutt in the secondary.

LC-M’s third-place team was led on the All-District team by J’Lon Douglas, a junior linebacker named 10-4A Defensive Player of the Year.

Silsbee running back Calvin Tyler was named 10-4A Most Valuable Player with Navasota freshman lineman Jordan Jefferson named Newcomer of the Year.

LC-M quarterback Beau Bickham, who passed for 1,592

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Just in time for Christmas COLBURN: FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record It was supposed to be a quick dash into Simon Outfitters to see if Jonathan had a particular color in a plastic tail that had been working well for me of late.The fact that he did and I found it almost immediately, however, did little to shorten the expedition.

The Christmas shoppers were already out and one question quickly escalated to seminar status.This is the one time of the year, aside from a birthday, that Mom not only tolerates Dad’s addiction to fishing, but becomes an enabler by buying him something he may not buy for himself.

In order to escape, I elected to take the advice of one of those shoppers and compose a short list of “can’t miss” gifts.I did the same thing last year, a week too late by most accounts, and it was amazing how little my list has changed.

You can’t even take the wife out to eat for less than $50 so here is my list of “can’t miss” gifts for your outdoorsman that fall in the $50 to $300 range and I rely on all of them throughout the year. Easily my first choice would be a Frogg Togg rainsuit.

If you want one that stores away easily and works just as well for the golfer, opt for one of the modestly priced All Sports or Classic suits.I carry three pair of them in the boat for clients, but they are great for breaking the chill at an early season baseball game as well.For convenience sake, buy the slip on pants rather than bibs.

I think for most cases, the

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Toad Skinz suits will cover all of the bases for your fisherman and they are not only dry and durable, but nice looking as well.I prefer the bibs for suits that will not be taken on and off all day long.If he has shown a propensity for not knowing when to call it a day, regardless of the weather, buy him the Pilot model.He will not get wet unless he falls in and they are warm in the stiffest of north winds.

Number two on my list, due not only to versatility but safety as well, is a pair of Salt Life sunglasses.They feature Zeiss lenses, look fantastic and handle every light condition throughout the day.Not only can you see deeper into the water with them, but they repel rainwater when running the boat and that feature alone is invaluable.They offer an extensive array of frames and lens colors to satisfy even the most fashion conscious angler!

My third choice is exclusively a fishing gift unless your husband is not at home and you need something to free your youngster’s Frisbee from a low hanging limb.For quality and dollar value, you cannot buy your fisherman a better rod than one of Laguna’s liquid series rods.

They were exclusively a custom rod building company initially, but decided a couple of years back to offer the same high quality blanks built with standard wraps for half the price.You can still purchase one of their gorgeous custom wrapped rods

in your fisherman’s favorite colors, but most of us would rather have two rods than one really pretty one!

In order to simplify things, they requested imput from fishermen across the state and now build less models that better fill the most needs.I have managed to cut my arsenal down to three different models, but that is because most of my time is spent chasing only saltwater fish.

For my money, the most versatile model is the 7 foot medium light followed by the 6 foot 5 inch version in the same action.Those two rods will handle everything from fishing live bait to effectively working topwaters and soft plastics. My third choice is a 6 foot 5 inch medium action rod with spiral wrapped eyes.

As a rule, attempting to buy any fisherman the right rod is a leap of faith, but you can’t go wrong with any of these if your angler chases reds, trout and flounder.

And last, but it could just as easily be first is a Bubba Blade fillet knife.I have no idea how many of these I have ordered or helped clients and friends purchase over the past two years, but not one of them has been disappointed.The only bump in the road is that you still have to catch something to fillet unless your wife needs the turkey carved, etc.

I have duplicates of three different models, but if I were buying only one it would be the 7-inch flex blade.I haven’t caught a fish that it wouldn’t handle.

Hopefully, this list is in time to make your shopping a little easier!

Goose huntimg numbers continue to build.

Waterfowl world sets sights on geese HUNTING & FISHING Capt. Chuck Uzzle For The Record Duck season first split crawls to a close, goose numbers continues to build.

The first half of duck season sputtered to a merciful end for most local Texas hunters and on this Sunday it closes for Louisiana hunters as well.

Reports from all along the coast were almost mirror images of one another, the combination of few birds, high bluebird skies, and little wind was the kiss of death for most hunters. The lack of any “hunter friendly” weather was easily the biggest problem most waterfowlers faced, the steady stream of cold fronts promised by the weather folks basically disappeared and so did many of the birds.

The birds that still remained in the area got educated real fast and headed for areas with little or no hunting pressure. A few really dedicated souls who had both time and resources went mo-

bile and found some out of the way spots that were holding ducks and got in on some nice hunts, many of these were actually on public land so contrary to popular belief it can be done.

Well now that we won’t be able to shoot ducks until the split reopens many hunters will either try to fish or go chase deer for a few days. The rest of the waterfowl world will set their sights on geese and they should be able to find some as daily it seems more birds come into the area. The numbers of geese already in our part of the state are really up from last year at this time, the coastal prairie is prime right now and it looks like it may only get better.

A little boost from the weatherman is all you need to help get these wary birds down from ultra high altitudes and clos-

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14 halftime lead.

Two third-quarter scores by Stafford left the Cardinals trailing 31-14.

Bridge City had surprised the Spartans with its first pass of the game, an 11-yard pass from Trahan to tight end Chase Boneau, putting the Cardinals up 7-0 midway through the first quarter.

Boneau finished with three catches for 41 yards, more catches than he’d had all season. In all, Trahan passed 13 times, completing five for 74 yards.

DuBois said the Cardinals are taking a week off, but will begin preparing for the 2017 season next week.

“Obviously, we’re losing some good seniors,” the coach said.

“But I like our group going forward. I like where we’re going forward. We plan to be back next year.

“You want to get your program where you’re competing for district year-in and year-out. You may not win them all, but we’ve got a great nucleus returning and we have high expectations for next year.”

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Orange County Church Directory Trinity Baptist begins Christmas season Celebrations begin throughout Orange County Staff Report For The Record

Of all the seasons, the Christmas season is one of the favorite at Trinity Baptist Church of Orange. The blessed coming of the Christ Child, Who we have come to know as Savior and Lord, is an awesome celebration of life given through having a relationship with Almighty God through Christ.

Last Sunday, Trinity Baptist Church began the season with “The Hanging of the Greens”.

The service included several members reading scripture and explaining why the traditional flowers and greenery are used at Christmas. Under the direction of Dan Cruse special Christmas music was presented by the TBC Choir.

During the service the children decorated a Christmas tree at the altar with Ancient Christian Symbols known as Chrismons. The symbols represent a variety of biblical and theological concepts.

Chrismons are made with gold decorations of beads, ribbon and glitter. The Chrismons were handmade by members of the church. The children explained the meaning of each Chrismon as the decorations were hung on the tree.

One of the most beautiful and meaningful traditions of the Christmas Season is the lighting of the advent candles with different church families participating with a scripture reading and prayer. Last Sunday Kathy and Mike Bourgeois, with grandson Reese, lit the Candle of Hope. It draws our attention to the anticipation of the coming of the Messiah.

Four more Advent Candles will be lit before Christmas.

The second candle will be the Candle of Preparation, the third, the Candle of Joy, and the fourth will be the Candle

recreate Bethlehem in order to help you hear first hand from the townspeople about the newborn King as you walk through a lighted first century recreation that ends with baby Jesus lying in a manger surrounded by his parents, shepherds, and the wise men. Enjoy the numerous sights, sounds, and smells that would have been experienced some two-thousand years ago, and finish up the evening with a cup of hot cocoa, cookies, and some Christmas carols.

North Orange Baptist Church is located just one mile north of I-10 on 16th Street (Highway 87) and is free to the community. Make “Village of the Nativity” a meaningful part of your Christmas experience with your family this year.

More information is available at www.nobcfamily.com or 409.883.5678.

Decorating the Christmas tree at Trinity Baptist Church this week are Reese Broussard and Mason Burke.

of Love. The center candle, which is called the Christ candle, will be lit on Christmas Eve. The light reminds us that Jesus comes into the darkness of our lives to bring newness, life, and hope. The lighting of the Christ candle reminds us that the Messiah was indeed born into the world and walked among the people of the earth sharing the news of Salvation in Him. The annual Candlelight Christmas Service and the lighting of the Christ Candle will be held Saturday, December 24th at 6 pm. Pastor Gary Price welcomes everyone to come celebrate the birth of Christ during this special service. Refreshments will be served immediately following the service. Trinity Baptist Church is located at 1819 N. 16th Street in Orange.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Open House Please stop by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City, for our Open House on Saturday, December 3rd, starting at 5:00 PM and continuing throughout the Bridge City Christmas Parade.

Refreshments will include, hot chocolate, coffee, water and candy. Restrooms available.

North Orange Baptist Live Nativity The entire family is invited to come out on Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th from 6:00-8:00 pm to experience “Village of the Nativity.” Over 100 church members are joining together to

Uzzle: waterfowl hunting er to decoying in your spread.

There are some really big concentrations of geese starting to build up locally, as well as farther south down the coast. Hunters wanting to take advantage of the numbers of birds around those areas really need to scout and find the flyway these birds are using, you just can’t pick a spot and hope to decoy these birds into range because that just isn’t going to happen. Contrary to popular belief geese are really smart; you need to do your homework to have any chance at all. Big goose spreads with some sort of motion like flags or kites will help with getting wary birds into range. Full camo or white suits while laying in a spread is a must, just like gloves, facial camo or a mask should be. If the birds are coming to your decoys don’t call too much and let them work their way in, if they try to leave give them a call and many times they may circle back and try again.

The use of a flag is really helpful especially on young geese or Ross geese; they seem to really like the motion and sometimes will just dive into a spread.

If you have never hunted geese before don’t get discouraged if your results aren’t what you think they should be, geese are tough to say the least. One day they will have you pulling your hair out wondering why you did all this work only to be frustrated as wave after wave just flies too high over your spread or just simply refuses to decoy. But on those days when it all works right it can be the best feeling in the world seeing those big birds come in with their feet down and wings cupped ready to light.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday evening serviceS: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m.

Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

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First Baptist Church in Bridge City Program This Sunday, December 4th at 6 pm, the First Baptist Church Bridge City Music Ministry will present “The Reason for Joy: A Christmas Advent Celebration” an hour of scripture readings and music by the FBC Christmas Choir, Children’s Choir, ensembles, soloists, and congregation. “The Reason for Joy” will be followed by “A Taste Of Christmas”, holiday food and treats, sponsored by FBC’s Sunday School Classes. The community is cordially invited to join the First Baptist Family for these events. A nursery for children 0 – 3 years will be available from 6 pm – 7 pm for the program. First Baptist Church Bridge City is located at 200 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. For more information, call the church office at 735-3581 or email music@ fbcbc.org.

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MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

Minister of Music: Pam Nugent / Youth Minister: Brandon Swarers

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First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

“Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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One word of advice for those folks hunting around big concentrations of geese and other hunters, do yourself a favor and hold the “skybusting” to a minimum. Hunters who take ill advised shots at high flying birds don’t help anybody out, especially other hunters. Snow geese are already tough enough to hunt without educating them even more with “mile high” shots that make even the youngest and dumbest geese seem like old veterans.

Work a little harder on the decoy placement, scouting, and calling if you want to up your odds of success. Pay close attention to the weather and remember that fog, low skies, and wind are the goose hunters best friend. Good luck and enjoy your time in the field.

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided.

Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm (www.faithorange.org)

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small group) Studies: Ladies and Mens Group: 7 p.m. Monday

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service Begins At 5 PM

West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. C. W. Starr

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Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 30, 2016

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest at Conditionally Approved Area TX-7 in Galveston Bay

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Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-7 in Galveston Bay to commercial oyster harvest on Friday, Dec. 2, due to the undersized and low abundance of market-sized oysters in the area.

This closing is based on samples collected on Nov. 14 by TPWD in response to concerns expressed by the oyster industry.

Chapter 76, Parks and Wildlife Code, and the Oyster Management Proclamation, Section 58.21(c)(1), provide for the emergency closure of an area to oyster harvesting when it can be shown that the area is being overworked or damaged.

TPWD and the Oyster Advisory Workgroup, a group of Texas commercial oyster fishermen and dealers, have established criteria based on the abundance of market-sized oysters (greater than 3 inches) and the percentage of small oysters (2-2.9 inches) for determining when an area should be closed.

“This closure is designed to provide some protection to undersize oysters so they can reach legal sizes. The area will be closely monitored by TPWD and will reopen when criteria thresholds are met,” says TPWD’s Coastal Fisheries Deputy Division Director Lance Robinson.

Maps showing these areas can be found on the Department of State Health Services web site (http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/seafood/default.aspx).

Public Fishing Access Areas Open Friday on Guadalupe River Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has signed temporary lease agreements with four Guadalupe River property owners to expand public access to the trout fishery downstream of Canyon Lake.

Public fishing access will be available at Rio Guadalupe Resort (formerly Rio Raft and Resort), and Whitewater Sports from Friday, Dec. 2, through May 2, 2017. Additional access will be available at Mountain Breeze Campground Dec. 2 through April 16 and at Camp Huaco Springs from Dec. 2 through March 12 (except the weekend of Feb. 25-26 when Camp Huaco Springs will be closed for a special event).

Recognized as one of the top 100 trout

streams in America and the southernmost trout stream in the United States, this segment of the Guadalupe River is managed through special fishing regulations http:// tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/management/ stocking/guadalupe.phtml. It is stocked in the winter months by TPWD http://tpwd.texas. gov/trouttocking and the Guadalupe River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The leases provide anglers with free access to the Guadalupe River at the four properties from 30 minutes before daylight until 30 minutes after dusk.

Anglers may use the properties for bank fishing and to launch non-motorized watercraft such as rafts, kayaks and canoes for the purpose of fishing. The leases were made possible with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 30, 2016

‘Tis the Season for Rainbow Trout Fishing in Texas Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN – These stockings won’t be found hanging by the chimney, but they’ll still bring plenty of joy this winter to boys and girls of all ages. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) annual fish stockings of rainbow trout are currently underway on 18 designated Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state.

In the coming months, TPWD will stock nearly 300,000 hatchery-raised trout at lakes, ponds and river tailraces for fun winter fishing.

Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes in 11 urban areas around Texas offer family fishing opportunities in clean, well-lit spots in city parks with picnic tables and restrooms and will be stocked frequently throughout the season.

For those who want to experience a true trout fishing destination adventure, the popular Guadalupe River fishery downstream of Canyon Lake between Austin and San Antonio will receive its first TPWD stocking Friday, Dec. 2. Temporary lease agreements with four privatelyowned resorts provide free public fishing access to the

river. More than 100 additional sites around the state will receive one or more stockings of trout.

TPWD has stocked rainbows each winter since the 1970s to provide Texans with additional fishing opportunity during the cold weather months.

“Most Texas waters get too warm for trout to survive in summer, so we stock them for a put-and-take fishery during the winter months,” said Carl Kittel, TPWD hatchery program director. “The hatcheryreared fish will bite almost immediately after stocking and typically will take a variety of baits, from whole kernel canned corn or commercial soft bait to artificial flies and even small spinnerbaits.”

Fishing gear can be as basic as an inexpensive spincast rod and reel combo, a small plastic bobber, a fishing weight and a hook. It’s also a good idea to carry along a pair of needlenosed pliers to help remove hooks, and a five gallon bucket, small ice chest or fish stringer to keep your catch. Be sure to keep fresh trout cold on ice or refrigerated.

Rainbow and brown trout are subject to a five fish per day bag limit, with no mini-

mum length limit. Special regulations are in effect on two sections of the Guadalupe River: starting 800 yards downstream of the Canyon Dam release and extending to the east bridge on Hwy 306, the length limit is a 12-18 inch slot. Trout 12 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained, and only one of the five-fish daily bag can be 18 inches or longer. From the easternmost bridge on FM 306 downstream to the second bridge crossing on River Road, there is an 18-inch minimum length limit and a one trout daily bag. Harvest of trout in these special zones is by artificial lures only.

Anglers age 17 and older must have a valid Texas freshwater fishing license, unless fishing within a Texas State Park where fishing licenses are not required.

A complete list of trout stocking dates and locations is available at www.tpwd.texas. gov/troutstocking For a list and map of Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes, see www.neighborhoodfishin.org For details on the Guadalupe River public access leases, see http://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/management/stocking/guadalupe.phtml