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County approves new energy saving project Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Renovations and repairs are coming to several Orange County facilities and it will not cost the county a cent. Orange County Commissioners unanimously approved a measure to have Way Service, Ltd. to conduct repairs and make upgrades to several county buildings in an effort to increase savings related to energy efficiency.

“This project will be paid for through a calculation of savings to the county,” said John Banken, Commissioner of Precinct 3 Much of this project will include either repairs or upgrades to a variety of energy related systems, such as lighting, HVAC and more, and will potentially save Orange County millions of dollars. The total cost of this project is approximately $6.4 million, which will be spread out over a period of 15 years, and the total scope of savings is estiimated to be $7.1 million over that same period of time. “This project will be paid for through a calculation of sav-

ings to the county,” said John Banken, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 3. “If we do not meet Carlton these savings goals, then, by law, (Way Service, Ltd.) has to guarantee the savings,” said Orange County Judge Brint Carlton. “They would basically have to write us a check for the difference.” According to a story in the Jan. 27, 2016, edition of The County Record, all air-conditioning systems at county buildings have been inspected for energy savings potential and condition. Each system has had a “data-logger” installed which downloads operational information and interior conditions to a computer for analysis. A centralized control system for all air-conditioning systems, which would alert personnel of potential issues and save manpower, has also been recommended as part of the project. Lighting systems in each county building have been inspected and will most likely be retrofitted with newer, less expensive LED systems. Other items which are ex-

pected to be repaired or replaced include the water tower at the Orange County Courthouse, the marble facade of the courthouse, as well as air-ducts inside the Orange County Courthouse Administration building. According to its official website, Way Service Ltd offers a

variety of services which can reduce owning and operating costs while simultaneously improving working conditions, upgrading infrastructure and protecting the environment. The company provides services for municipalities, healthcare facilities, educational facilities and for the manufacturing in-

dustry and has offices based in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Vidor. In other news, commissioners approved a request by Orange County Constable David Cagle of Precinct 2 to add a carport to the rear section of the Precinct 2 office building. The carport will be approxi-

mately 20-feet by 60-feet and be useful for Cagle and staff in inclement weather conditions. The carport, which has been stated to cost approximately $7,500, according to one bid, will not cost Orange County taxpayers any money as it will be funded through the use of drug forfeiture funds.

Orangefield Elementary Celebrates Mardi Gras

2016-17 Strutters Announced

Children of Orangefield Elementary School celebrated Mardi Gras with a classroom parade this week. The students created their own costumes and donned Mardi Gras beads to celebrate the annual event. It is all part of the fun in Ms. Istre’s first grade class as Remi Evans, Jessica Montagne, Emma Chester, and Madison Schlicher hand out beads to kindergarten students in celebration of Mardi Gras.

Coach “Moe” Litton gets Hall of Fame ring Staff Report For The Record

Bridge City High School proudly announces the 2016-17 Bridge City Strutters. The new group of award winning Strutters include Seniors Avry Harris, Lauren Guidry, Hattie LeBleu and Autumn Magnuson; Juniors are Chelse Cisneros, Victoria Doan, Lyvia Ebarb, Madison Esquivel, Ashlynn Koons and Mia Woodruff; Sophomores are Elizabeth Dean, Sydney Hanson, Macie Moore, Jaelyn Nichols and Carlee Weeks; Freshmen include Madison Juneau, Haley Spikes and Hannah Silveira. The Strutters are ld by instructor Cathy Riley.

Retired Bridge City and Orangefield athletic trainer, H.N. “Moe” Litton, once again has been honored by the Southeast Texas Coaches Assocaition. On Saurday, Litton, who was inductd into the SETCA Hall of Fame in 1999, received the official ring symbolising the distinction. Litton who was inducted into the Hall of Fame with former coaches Pappy Drennan, Alex Durley, Bum Phillips and Joe Washington were celebrated during the 2016 SETCA

Coach “Moe” Litton during his tenure at Bridge City High School.

Hall of Honor Banquet in Beaumont. Former coach, and long-time family friend, Melynda Foreman Collins, did the honor of presenting Coach Litton his ring. Former Coach Joe Washington was also among the celebrants who received a SETCA Hall of Fame ring on Saturday. After serving four years in the Navy during World War II, Litton attended SFA University, earning his Bachelors degree in 1953 and his Masters in 1956. While at SFA, he played football and was a letterman for the Lumberjacks. His first coaching job was

for the Hemphill Hornets. From there his coaching career included Jacksonville, Vidor, Orangefield and Bridge City. In 1964 he became the first certified National Athletic Trainer at the high school level in Southeast Texas. Training became his passion, and after retiring from BCHS in 1987, he went to work for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital as a sports medicine consultant until 2008, and continued taking care of young athletes in this area, as far as Hemphill and Anahuac.

UIL realignment reshapes districts for two years Tommy Mann, Jr. For The Record

Every two years, the University Interscholastic League changes the landscape of high school sports with its realignment announcement and this past Monday was little different. The UIL announcement its reclassification of high school football and basketball districts on Monday in Beaumont,

and for the five Orange County high schools that meant lots of speculation on what the new districts would look like for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. For West Orange-Stark and Orangefield in the new football District 12-4A Division II of Region III, the district makeup remains exactly the same with Hamshire-Fannett, Liberty and Hardin-Jefferson joining the Mustangs and Bobcats.

“I didn’t think our district would change too much,” said Josh Smalley, athletic director and football coach of the Orangefield Bobcats. “The only thing we thought might happen, and didn’t happen, was that Jasper would come into our district too. Instead they ended up in a whole different region.” The Orangefield Bobcats, with its above listed district opponents in football, have

tentatlively scheduled Buna, Kirbyville, Woodville, Livingston, Beaumont Kelly and Diboll as non-district opponents. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs, the defending Class 4A Division II State Champions, have tentatively scheduled Nederland, LC-M, Bridge City and Silsbee as non-district opponents, along with its four district matches. The team is still working to fill its two remaining non-district open-

ings. For basketball and other sports, the District 22-4A makeup consists of Orangefield, West Orange-Stark, Bridge City, Little CypressMauriceville, Hamshire-Fannett, Silsbee and Beaumont Harmony Science Academy, which replaces the departing Hardin-Jefferson Hawks. “The biggest shock to me, out of all of this, is losing Hardin-Jefferson out of our basket-

ball and baseball district,” Smalley added. “We now have Beaumont Harmony Science Academy in the district, and none of us are really familiar with them at all.” Bridge City and Little Cypress-Mauriceville will experience a couple of changes to its football district as the new football District 10-4A Division 1 will feature familiar op-

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Races begin to take shape for May elections By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record ere has already been some movement in the ﬁlings for the May elections. e ﬁling period for places on the May general elections is open

from now through Friday, Feb. 19 for several cities and school districts, water districts and the port and navigation district.

City of Orange e City of Orange will have

three council seats open for election this year, and all three incumbents have ﬁled for re-elections. Mary McKenna and Bill Mello, District 4 and Place 5, respectively, have ﬁled for re-election, as has Dr. Wayne Guidry,

the incumbent in District 2. McKenna will be opposed by former councilperson Annette Pernell for the District 4 chair. People interested in ﬁling may contact city secretary at 409883-1042 for more information.

City of West Orange e City of West Orange has three at-large city council positions open for filing, which includes seats held by Shirley Bonnin, Dale Dardeau and Mike Shugart Sr. As of Tuesday, all three incumbents have filed for re-election and are currently unopposed. Anyone interested in running for office may call the city secretary at 409-883-3468 for more information.

City of Pinehurst

e City of Pinehurst will have three seats open for ﬁling this election a well. Seats available include the Mayor position, which is held by Pete Runnels, as well as at-large council seats held by

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for J&J Wings and Seafood. Located in Pinehurst, this family owned business strives to provided quality food and service. Available on the menu are their special salted pepper wings, shrimp, catfish, tilapia, oysters, okra, sweet potatoes, corn nuggets, popcorn shrimp and more. They are located at 2246 MacArthur Dr. and can be contacted at 886-9020.

The cast of the upcoming “Murdarrr Mystery Dinner Theater” rehearse on Monday night ahead of its performance on Saturday, Feb. 6, inside the Bridge City Community Center. Tickets for the adults-only fundraiser for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce are $40 each or $300 for a table of eight and can be purchased by calling 409-735-5671. (Courtesy photo)

BC Chamber to hold mystery dinner theater this Saturday By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record For one night, Bridge City will be overun with pirates as part of a fundraising event for a local organization. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold one of its most popular fundraising events, a mystery dinner theater, at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, inside the Bridge City Community Center, 101 Parkside Drive in Bridge City. Tickets are $40 per person or $300 for a table of eight. The event is strictly for ages 21 and older as alcoholic beverages will be available at the dinner, which is being catered by Hush Puppy. This year’s production, “Murdarrr Mystery Dinner,” is about a group of pirates who have converted their pirate ship into a restaurant, the Salty Dog Seaside Seafood and Steak House. “The dinner theater event has become a popular fundraiser for not only the chamber, but also for the Bridge City Historical Museum, which this also benefits,” said B.J. Hanneman of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. “The funds which are generated from the dinner help us with chamber activities throughout the year.

In 2013, the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce opted to hold its first adults-only night for its dinner theater event and it met with great success. The 2014 dinner theater event, “Dangerous Night on a Desert Isle,” was equally as successful. “We didn’t have a dinner theater in 2015, so a lot of people have asked about it this year,” she added. “We’ve had a good response to it already, and it’s a great way to have a fun date night.” Hanneman said the production is approximately 90 minutes long with the social gathering beginning at 6 p.m. It will also feature a silent auction with sports memorabilia and other items. All guests are encouraged to dress like pirates as part of the event, and a prize will be awarded for the best dressed pirate. Also, there will be fun photograph opportunities as a set of stocks, which were used for public displays of punishment typically during the 1700s, will be available for photographs. To order tickets and pay by phone, call the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 409-7355671 or e-mail at bcchamber@sbcglobal.net for more information.

John Zerko and Mike Anderson. As of Tuesday, Runnels has filed for re-election as Mayor and is unopposed at this time. Anderson, who had initially filed for re-election this past week, has withdrawn his application and will not seek re-election. Only former city councilman Dan Barclay has filed for a place on the May ballot for a council seat at this time. Call the city secretary at 409886-3873 for more information.

City of Bridge City

e City of Bridge City will have four positions open for ﬁling this year, and two are guaranteed to have new representatives. Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and

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ponents Cleveland, HuffmanHargrave and Silsbee, but Livingston and powerhouse Navasota will join the district. Along with its six district opponents, the Bridge City Cardinals have tentatively scheduled Hamshire-Fannett, Houston North Forest, Newton and West Orange-Stark as opponents. The LC-M Bears have tentatively agreed to non-district games with West OrangeStark, Jasper, Hardin-Jefferson and Lumberton. The Vidor Pirates remain in District 22-5A for all sports with its common opponents in Port Neches-Groves, Nederland, Lumberton, Beaumont Central, Beaumont Ozen, and Baytown Lee. Goose Creek Memorial has departed for the 6A classification and has been replaced by the Port Arthur Memorial Titans which have dropped from 6A to 5A.

Vidor, which will have seven district games, has tentatively scheduled Barbers Hill, Pasadena Memorial and Aldine MacArthur as its non-district opponents. Several area teams experienced considerable changes to their football and other sports districts. Beaumont West Brook will remain in Class 6A, but the school will shift from Region III to Region II and is now part of District 12 with Conroe, Conroe Oak Ridge, The Woodlands, The Woodlands College Park, Lufkin and Montgomery. Jasper also shifts from Re-

gion III to Region II in Class 4A Division II and is now included in the football District 8 with Diboll, Huntington, Rusk and Tatum. The Deweyville Pirates drop from Class 3A to Class 2A Division I, which should greatly benefit the school district, and will now compete in District 12 Division 1 and face Centerville, Groveton, Lovelady, West Hardin and West Sabine. For basketball and other sports, Deweyville will be in District 24 competing against Evadale, Hull Daisetta, Sabine Pass and West Hardin.

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Orangefield representatives review the information on district reclassification released by the UIL on Monday morning. The Bobcats are now in District 12-4A Division II with West Orange-Stark, HamshireFannett, Hardin-Jefferson and Liberty. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

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Motion filed to halt County Commissioner Pct. 3 relocation of Orange City Hall I will serve Orange County with For The Record

The City of Orange has temporarilty halted its plans to move its headquarters to a new location in town, as well as possibly sell its current City Hall building. A motion has been filed by a group of local citizens recently in the 260th District Court of Orange County, which has forced the City of Orange to put its plans on hold to relocated City Hall to the First Financial Bank building on 16th Street. It has also forced the city to halt any possible action in regards to its current City Hall in downtown Orange. “I feel the city did not follow its charter or its own procedures to involve the public to make this kind of decision,” said Leslie Barras of the group, Historic Orange Preservation Empowerment (HOPE). “We were supposed to have a hearing (Tuesday, Feb. 2), but the city agreed to hold off on its purchase and asked for later date.” Barras said the organization HOPE and the City of Orange will now meet in the 260th District Court of Orange County, presided over by Judge Buddy Hahn, on Wednesday, March 2. “A win by HOPE only means the city will have to step back, get the public involved and possibly look at other options,” Barras added. “People should have the option to have a say in what the city is trying to do.” In early January, the City of Orange approved plans to relocate City Hall in an effort to better purchase the current

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First Financial Bank location at 819 16th St. and convert it into a a new City Hall. This location will also house the Orange Convention and Vis-

itors Bureau. A study was conducted by Architectural Alliance this past year to determine if the current City Hall facility in downtown Orange could meet the needs of the community for the future. Results from the study indicated the City Hall location “was not conducive to current and future needs of the city” and the costs to convert and construct a new facility were not feasible. Numerous vacant locations in downtown Orange were considered and inspected for repairs and several were in excess of $1 million. The First Financial Bank property has been appraised at approximately $4.75 million, which was out of the city’s price range. However, First Financial agreed to make a charitable contribution in the form of a gift of $2.75 million, which will leave the city owing $2 for the property. According to Stephen Lee, president and CEO of First Financial, the plan for the bank is to build a new facility on the lot adjacent to its current location. “I’m a customer of First Financial Bank myself, and I can’t even get the corporate office to return my call,” she added. “I just have some questions I want answered as a citizen and customer, like, what will

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From The Creaux’s Nest NOW ON TO THE SUPER BOWL Payton vs. Cam will be in the big spotlight Sunday when the Broncos play the Panthers in Super Bowl 50. CBS will air the game live from San Francisco beginning at 5 p.m. Commercials are going for $5 million per 30 second spots. Several celebrities are expected to appear in cameos and the British band Cold Play will perform at half time, with featured guest Beyonce and Bruno Mars. For Denver to win, Wade Phillips’ defense will have to hold Cam down to 24 points or less. Payton just doesn’t have the comeback he once had. Stock up on goodies, get your rowdy friends together, there’s going to be a big shootout on the West Coast. *****I’d best get going. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. CRUZ-CLINTON CLAIM VICTORY IN IOWA The long awaited Iowa caucus has come and gone, billions have been left in the state. Every four years Iowa has an economy boost by just being the first state to hold elections in the presidential primaries. It’s a big circus with the results probably having nothing to do with the eventual outcome of who becomes president. Every four years however, candidates play the same game. They move in with large organizations, spend months and leave many bucks that the chamber of commerce loves. The results were that extreme right winger Ted Cruz made Donald Trump pay for all of his back stabbing insults and branding Cruz a birther. Cruz beat Trump pretty soundly and freshman Senator Marco Rubio finished third, stepping on Trumps heels. It couldn’t have come out any better. Trump needed his wings clipped. It’s a joke for that jerk to even be running for president. Cruz is too far to the right to be elected president, Rubio is a lightweight but he may be who the establishment has to dance with. Trump will continue to disrupt the process and he’ll win some. His ego took a blow and he will now shift into another gear and put everything on New Hampshire. My belief is that the GOP’s best qualified candidate is Gov. John Kasich, of Ohio. He’s the best Republican governor in the country, but he’s not wild eyed enough to suit the right wingers. *****In the Democratic contest, Sec. Hillary Cliton scraped out a narrow win over Bernie Sanders. Even though the votes were close, it’s really a good win for Clinton. Think about it, Iowa has almost no minority vote so if she can break even in a state without that vote, she will win big in states with large Black and Hispanic voters. Bernie is good for the Democratic Party, he’s registering many young people and that makes the Party stronger. In the end, Sanders could be Clinton’s greatest asset. With his support in the general election, along with endorsements from President Obama, VP Biden and the establishment, she would be difficult to beat. In my opinion, for the GOP to have a chance to win, it will have to be someone other than Cruz. Trump or Rubio. CONDOLENCES Constance (Connie) Fontenot Bourgeois We were very sad to learn of the death of Constance (Connie) Fontenot Bourgeois, 76 of Groves, who passed away Jan. 28. She was survived by her husband of 56 years, Gene Bourgeois, who we had known for over 60 years, long before he became famous as Jivin’ Gene. A native of Port Arthur, Connie was a member of St. James Catholic Church and had lived in Groves since 1964. Connie had worked as a floral designer for many years and also taught CCD classes in her Parish. She is survived by her husband Gene, daughter Elizabeth Cormier and son-in-law Blaine Cormier, brothers Noson Fontenot and Cedric Fontenot, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service was held Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. See obituary. Mary Beth McDuff We were also very sorry to learn of the death of Mary Beth McDuff, 77, who died Jan. 28. Ms. McDuff had been a teacher and principal for West Orange-Stark ISD for 25 years before her retirement. Service was held Sunday, Jan. 31. She was a resident of Port Neches. See obituary. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2016 Orange County Pct. 3 commissioner, John Dubose, is in Washington trying to get more federal money for Hurricane Rita recovery. Dubose said Rita is definitely a forgotten storm. He met with representatives from Homeland Security and said all they talked about is polices for Hurri-

cane Katrina. They seem to have forgotten about Rita, There’s definitely a difference in reimbursement policies for Katrina and Rita. Dubose and the Southeast Texas delegation were hoping to obtain $2 billion for Texas from President Bush’s $18 billion hurricane recovery budget. He said they are getting help from Congressman Kevin Brady and he was optimistic about getting funds. *****Brittney Zenos crowned Miss Bridge City in the 38th B.C. pageant. Also crowned was first runner up, Lynsie Renee Fontenot, second runner up Hannah Dunahoe and Miss Congeniality Heather Marie Gisclair.*****Edith and Charles Pratt will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Feb. 9. (Editor’s note: Charles has since passed away but Edee is still hanging tough. She’s a remarkable lady.***** Congrats to Cody Duplechin and the Bridge City tennis team. Cody won singles title and the team won the tournament. *****The Steelers beat the Seahawks 27-10 to win Super Bowl XL. The Steelers are five time Super Bowl champions. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Calvin T. Emerson, 78, of Bridge City, a native of Dunn, Louisiana, died Jan. 30. A navy veteran during the Korean conflict, he was retired from NOVA Chemicals and was a deacon at First Baptist in Bridge City. He is survived by wife Billie Jean and their children. *****Gary R. Russell, Sr., 59, of Orange, died Jan. 30, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Patsy and a large family. *****Brandy Cole Molbert, 23, of Orange, died Jan. 30. Service was held Feb. 3. *****Travis Moore, 86, of Orange, died Feb. 1. He was a WWII Army veteran and owned Travis Grocery and Market for 29 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 120. *****Georgia Marie “Gee Gee” Umfrid, 40 died Feb. 2. She was born in Orange to George and Frances (Ragusa) Miller, in 1965. She is survived by husband Scott Umfrid and their children. *****Laura Andrus, 72, of Bridge City, died Feb. 2. Service was held at Triangle Baptist, in Orangefield. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Fred Vandiver, sons Donald Andrus, Thomas and wife Carolyn Andrus and their children. 40 Years Ago-1976 Fain Holbrook, with Conn’s on MacArthur Center, welcomes you to the once-in-a-year Friedrich Air Conditioner sale. Fain says he’ll be glad to tell you the full Friedrich story. *****Bridge City Cardinal quarterback and running back Richard Slaydon becomes a Texas Longhorn. He became the first Orange County player to sign with the Longhorns since Bridge City’s All American Steve Worster.*****Former Bridge City high school coach Van Williams is now a backfield coach at West Texas State.*****District Attorney Sharon Bearden will add a new assistant to his staff Feb. 7. He is Michael Shuff, a native of Silsbee. *****Attorney Roy Wingate has purchased the Prince property on the corner of Border and Henderson. A new attorney will be added to the Wingate-Carlton Law Firm. (Editor’s note: If I remember correctly, the new lawyer who came in was Tommy Gunn. I know Tommy was there in 1980.)*****On Feb. 6, ‘Blondie’ and ‘Dagwood,’ Vera and Gerald Dolly, celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary. *****On Feb. 8, ‘Lady Snake,’ Elizabeth Risinger, became the bride of ‘Cobra,’ Arthur Turner, Jr. The two met at the Golden Triangle CB Club. Everyone in 1976 had a CB radio and also a ‘handle’ name. *****City election is Saturday at Bridge City. Jim Shepherd, incumbent, Place 6, is unopposed. Lou Garriga is challenged by Billy Wright for Place 2. Georgia Calliouet is running for the post held by Jack Pepper, who is not seeking reelection.*****Bridge City students, Arthur Simmons and Ronnie Weishaar, receives the ‘President’s Honor Scholarship’ to Texas Lutheran Collage in Sequin.*****Orange Savings and Loan is paying 7.5 percent interest on a $1,000, 4-year certificate of deposit, 5 percent on a No-Time-Limit CD. They paid out $2,770,750.74 in interest. *****Former United States Senator Fred Harris, presidential candidate, will visit Orange Saturday, Feb. 14.*****Delegates will be elected to go to the Democratic National Convention.*****Novella Choate is opening a nice night spot in Bridge City.*****Doug Harrington can’t get the best of J.K. Conn, so he might as well give it up. Jimmy plays hard ball. A FEW HAPPENINGS We were glad to hear that after a rough three months things have turned around for our friend Jimmy Dillon. Since January he has been on the upswing. He’s one tough guy.*****Congrats to Ricky and Jerrilynn Hollier, of Bridge City, who were named Duke and Duchess for the Krewe of Aurora, Mardi Gras, 2016.*****National signing day for colleges has arrived. Lamar seems to be making a better effort to recruit locally. It will be interesting to see which players in Orange County colleges are interested in.*****Speaking of signing, we heard from Coach Josh Smalley who proudly announced that two of his players will be signed up Wednesday Feb. 3. Austin Moore will sign with Lamar and Matthew Watkins with Southeastern Oklahoma State. The signing will take place at 10:45 a.m., in the competition gym, Orangefield High, and Coach Smalley invites folks to come by and celebrate the occasion. We also understand that another local talent, Derick Dearing, of Bridge City, has signed with Lamar.*****Our buddy, Tommy Simar, brought us some goodies. He and Sue are good people.***** We heard from our longtime friend Joe Chenella, former BCISD employee. It seems while his wife Nancy and daughter were attending a conference in Dallas, Joe was doing yard work in the springlike weather in College Station.***** We were pleased to have a visit from Diana Hill. Back when we were both youngsters she was a real beauty and she still is a very pretty woman. She has a big, beautiful Christian heart that has never changed.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days: On Feb. 3, a good guy, Charlie Johnnie, turns 71, also celebrating are Stephanie Carpenter and Alssa Allensworth. Celebrities joining them are football star Julio Jones, 27, Amal Clooney (George’s wife) 38 and actress Morgan Fairchild, 66.*****On Feb. 4, the late Ms. Dot Eshbach’s pride and

joy, grandson, state and national poll vaulting champion, Eric Eshbach celebrates. Also celebrating are Brad Freeman, John LeBlanc, Mel Moreau and Luther and Sylvia’s boy Rheese Rhodes. Joining them are rock star Alice Cooper, 68, singer Davin DeGrew, 39 country singer Clint Black, 54 and politician Dan Quayle, 69.*****On Feb. 5, we wish happy birthday to Madison Johansson and David Cooper. They are joined by baseball player Hank Aaron, 82, singer Bobby Brown, 48, country singer Sara Evans, 45 and football player Roger Staubach, 74. On this date six years ago, everyone’s friend Mary Fontenot died, in 2010.*****Feb. 6 finds one of Bridge City’s real beauties, longtime school teacher, mother of three fine young men, Ms. Ginny and Neighbor Cox’s little girl, Karen Duplichin, celebrates. Also having a birthday are Betty Harmon, a great friend, Cindy Lessard, David Gryden and Grant Jones. Celebrities celebrating this day are Zsa Zsa Gabor, 99, singer Fabian, 73 and TV newsman Tom Brokaw, 76. On this day President Reagan and Babe Ruth, the legendary baseball player, celebrated birthdays. *****Feb. 7, finds Luke Lyons, Jamie Beaulieu, Darlene Brown and Jeanna Campbell celebrating. They join Chris Rock, 51, country singer Garth Brooks, 54 and actor Ashton Kutcher, 38.*****On Feb. 8, our buddy, ‘The Crawfish Man,’ Big Daddy, Todd Landry, turns a year older today. Also celebrating are Dolores McQueen, Lois Powell and Barbara Fox. Celebrities celebrating are actor Nick Nolte, 75, actress Mary Steenburgen, 63 and singer Vince Neil, 55.*****Feb. 9, the boy from Abbeville, Doyce Sherman, swamp popper Jivin’ Gene and his buddy, sweet Karen Fusilier all share birthdays. This will be a sad birthday for Gene, who just lost his wife Connie. It’s ironic that all three of these Cajuns celebrate on Mardi Gras Day. They are joined by actor Joe Pesci, 73, songwriter/ singer Carole King, 74 and country singer Travis Tritt, 53.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dined at Robert’s this week and will be at PK’s Grill next week. Everyone is always welcome.*****The NFL announced this week that NBC will join CBS and the NFL network for Thursday night football telecast during the 2016-2017 regular season games. CBS and NBC will broadcast five games apiece; NFL will retain exclusive rights to eight games. At this rate we soon will be able to watch pro-football everyday. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Michael Hilliard, Stephanie Broussard, Rosalie Jones, Stephanie Carpenter, Alssa Allensworth, Lisa Ludwig, Don Mosier, Lydia Wilson, Brad Freeman, Eric Eshbach, John LeBlanc, Lindsey Hollingsworth, Mary Bull, Mel Moreau, Rheese Rhodes, Syliva Holloway, Jack Jones, Madi Johansson, David Cooper, Grant Jones, Haley Arnold, Harold M. Collins, Lindsey Day, David Gryder, Peggy Jones, Cindy Lessard, Darlene Brown, Charles Smith, Jamie Beaulieu, Jeanna Campbell, Luke Lyons, Jeremy Sleeman, Kaitlyn Ezell, Lois Powell, Dolores McQueen, Addison Geldard, Kezavien Roberts, Todd Landry, Barbara Fix, Doyce Sherman, Lisa Woods, Jivin’ Gene, Karen Fusiler, Leonard Bock, Sandy Sanford and Cynthia Fisher. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Sostan’s wife, Sugar Bee, was traveling between Abbeville and Kaplan on da way to see her sister Nelda, when a state trooper pull her over. Trooper Fontenot walked up to her car window, flipped open his ticket book. Sugar Bee say, “I bet you gonna try to sell me a ticket to da Louisiana Troopers ball hanh?” Trooper Fontenot real stern say, “Look Ma’am, state troopers dem don’t have balls.” Dere was a moment of silence; Fontenot closed his ticked book, tipped his hat, got in his patrol car and left him. C’EST TOUT The greatest players from Pittsburgh, Dallas and San Francisco dominated the Super Bowl 50 Golden Team that was voted on to celebrate Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Steelers, Cowboys and 49ers have combined to win 16 Super Bowls, so it was no surprise they totaled for 19 players on the 26-member dream team voted on by the Pro-Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors.The Golden Team roster was as follows: OFFENSE: Quarterback, Joe Montana, San Francisco; Running Backs, Franco Harris, Pittsburgh and Emmitt Smith, Dallas; Wide Receivers, Jerry Rice, San Francisco-Oakland and Lynn Swann, Pittsburgh: Tight End, Jay Novacek, Dallas; Center, Mike Webster, Pittsburgh; Tackles, Forrest Gregg, Green Bay-Dallas and Art Shell, Oakland; Guards, Gene Upshaw, Oakland and Larry Allen, Dallas; DEFENSE: Ends, Charles Haley, San Francisco-Dallas and Reggie White, Green Bay; Interior Linemen: Joe Greene, Pittsburgh and Randy White, Dallas; Outside Linebackers: Jack Lambert, Pittsburgh and Ray Lewis, Baltimore; Cornerbacks: Mel Blount, Pittsburgh and Deion Sanders, San Francisco-Dallas; Safeties: Ronnie Lott, San Francisco and Jake Scott, Miami. SPECIALISTS: Placekicker, Adam Vinatieri, New England-Indianapolis. Punter: Ray Guy, Oakland. Returns: Desmond Howard, Green Bay. You can’t argue with that team, however many other great stars come to mind, such as Mean Joe Green, Lawrence Taylor, or even O.J. Simpson, etc.*****Thanks for your time, mine is up. Read us cover to cover, shop our Family of Advertisers, check out the political advertisements and follow us 24/7 on the web, www.therecordlive. com. Take care and God bless.

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Entertainment Southeast Texas

The Beach Boys are returning to Beaumont for a concert for the first time in three decades. The band will perform Saturday, March 4, at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. Tickets are on sale now.

With Tommy Mann Jr.

The Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. announced on Monday that legendary rock outfit Chicago will appear in concert on Sunday, May 29. Tickets go on sale Friday at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Beach Boys bringing summer Legendary rock act Chicago to Southeast Texas this March schedules Memorial Day show By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record It may still be winter, but it will definitely feel like summer inside a Southeast Texas venue next month. One of rock music’s most legendary acts, e Beach Boys, are returning to Southeast Texas for a concert on Friday, March 4, inside the historic Jefferson eatre in downtown Beaumont. Tickets are $43-$75 and on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Beaumont Civic Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For more than 50 years, e Beach Boys music has spanned numerous generations and defined an era of music that will never be remade. e group is known for hit songs such as “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Little Deuce Coupe,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me Rhonda, “California Girls,” and “Good Vibrations,” among others. Over the course of the group’s 55 year career,

e Beach Boys have released 82 singles, 29 albums and seven live albums, including its most recent release in December 2015, “Live in Chicago 1965.” e Beach Boys most recent studio album, “at’s Why God Made the Radio,” was released in June 2012 and peaked at number three on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Led by members Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, e Beach Boys perform an average of 150 shows per year. e group is completed by Jeﬀrey Foskett, guitar; Brian Eichenburger, bass; Tim Bonhomme, keyboards; John Cowsill, percussion; and Scott Totten, guitar. e Beach Boys current tour began on Jan. 27 in Napa, Calif. and continues until March 14 in Kansas City, Mo., with the band performing ﬁve to six nights per week. e group will then head overseas for a six shows in Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan beginning March 18 before returning for a spring U.S. run starting April 28 in Utah. Visit www.thebeachboys.com for more information on this iconic act.

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record A band which helped deﬁne a generation with its music and one of the newest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is headed to Southwest Louisiana. e rock group Chicago will perform a special Memorial Day weekend concert inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., on Sunday, May 29. Tickets are $80$110 for ages 21 and older and go on sale at 10 a.m, Friday, Feb. 5, at all Ticketmaster outlets, including online at www.ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Originally known as Chicago Transit Authority, the band got its start in the late 1960s. e group shortened its name to Chicago with the release of its second self-titled album in 1970. Chicago has fused rock and jazz to create a career which has spanned six decades and generated more than 20 Top 10 hits, 11 number one singles

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Memorial Day Concert Sunday, May 29 and ﬁve consecutive number one albums during that time. e group has more than 100 million albums sales to its credit as well behind the popularity of hit songs such as “25 or 6 to 4,” “Love Me Tomorrow,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Stay the Night,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “Along Comes a Woman,” “Will You Still Love Me?” “Look Away” and more. In December 2015, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its incoming class for 2016, which included Chicago, Steve Miller, Cheap Trick, N.W.A. and Deep Purple. Visit www.chicagotheband.com for more information on this legendary music group or www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles for updated show information at the venue.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

Aaron Williams @ Thirsty’s The Flava Band @ White Horse Bar and Grill

February has arrived and their are tons of great events featuring both local and national acts, and it all starts this weekend. For information on local artists and venues, visit www.localmusicguide.net. Wednesday, Feb. 3 Clint Faulk @ The Boudain Hut Curse and the Cure @ Buffalo Wild Wings David Joel @ Cafe Del Rio Lee Pelly @ The Capri Club Jim Pharis @ Cigar Club Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tyler Darby @ Luke’s Beaumont Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Mid County Brad Broussard @ OB’s Bar and Grill The Fuse @ Rush Lounge The Burnpile, Faux Ferocious @ Texas Rose Saloon Thursday, Feb. 4 David Joel Band, Larry Tillery and the Vagabond Dreamers @ Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas Total Strangers, Evan LeBouef, Tendo @ Bar Local Encore @ Blue Martini Clint Faulk @ The Boudain Hut Bronco Jr. @ Cafe Del Rio Brad Broussard @ Coconut’s Bar and Grill Chris Stacey @ The Grill Courtney Hale Revia @ Katherine and Company Skeeter Jones @ La Cantina -P.A. Static King, The Crazy Ivans, Octopoodle @ The Logon Cafe BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Alred Doucet Band @ Mikko Live Creole Cookin’ @ Orange VFW Hall John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood The Fuse @ Rush Lounge

Popular artist Pitbull will perform on Saturday, Feb. 6, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. Friday, Feb. 5 Aaron Watson, Cody Jinks @ Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas Encore @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Bayou Rush @ Cafe Del Rio Clay Parker @ Cigar Club Rock Alley @ Cotton’s Cay Deep Creek Band @ Dylan’s Twangster’s Union @ Honky Tonk Texas Zach Gonzalez @ Luke’s Mid County Tin Pan Alley @ Mackenzie’s Pub Dead or Alive Acoustic Trio @ Madison’s At Fault @ Mikko Live Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza Pasta - Calder Rick Danna @ New York Pizza Pasta - Neches The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Earl Collins @ Suga’s Deep South

Saturday, Feb. 6 Pitbull @ Golden Nugget Casino Cody Johnson Band, Sam Riggs, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys @ Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas Encore @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut “Murdarrr Mystery Dinner Theater” @ Bridge City Community Center Ginger and the Blues Kings @ Cafe Del Rio Crossroads @ The Capri Club Alex Rozell @ Cecil’s Kory Fontenot @ Cigar Club The Pegwinders @ Dylan’s Curse and the Cure @ The Embers Club Alex Rozell @ The Grill Kinky Friedman @ The Logon Cafe LN and the Crush @ Luke’s Six String Mafia @ Madison’s NaNaSha @ Orange VFW Hall The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Ronnie Stallworth @ Suga’s Deep South Zeroheros, Screech of Death, Delicious Fuzz @ Texas Rose Saloon

Mark Nesmith @ Thirsty’s Pocket Vinyl, Warren Rabbit @ Victoria House John Cessac @ Vidor VFW Hall Courtney Hale Revia @ Vine 2 Wine Sunday, Feb. 7 Wayne Toups and ZydeCajun @ Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Encore @ Rush Lounge Wayne Cook @ Suga’s Deep South Monday, Feb. 8 Rootbeer and Mermentau, Rad Wagon, The Von Dukes @ Luna Live Jamie Bergeron and Kickin’ Cajuns @ Mikko Live Tuesday, Feb. 9 Blake Sticker @ Dylan’s The Disgustoids, Kill Matilda @ The Logon Cafe The Flamethrowers @ Luna Live Alex Rozell @ Madison’s Bernie Alan @ Mikko Live

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Entertainment Southeast Texas

The Beach Boys are returning to Beaumont for a concert for the first time in three decades. The band will perform Saturday, March 4, at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. Tickets are on sale now.

With Tommy Mann Jr.

The Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. announced on Monday that legendary rock outfit Chicago will appear in concert on Sunday, May 29. Tickets go on sale Friday at all Ticketmaster outlets.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

Aaron Williams @ Thirsty’s The Flava Band @ White Horse Bar and Grill

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Orange County Happenings Area Wide Community Events Schedules To List Your Organization’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com or call 409.886.7183 Orange Shriners to sponsor Mardi Gras dance The Orange Shriner’s will hold a Mardi Gras dance on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 7-11 pm, at the VFW, Hwy. 87 (one mile north of IH-10), Orange. Entertainment will be provided by Na Na Sha, from Gonzales, La. Tickets will be $15 per person. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling 883-8568 or 882-1650. No coolers will be allowed for the BYOB event. Beer and setups will be available. AAUW accepting book donations for scholarship fund The Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is beginning their annual drive to collect “gently used” books for their scholarship fund. All books, fiction, non-fiction, hardbound and paperback are needed. Also wanted are audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, video and board games and puzzles. These may be delivered to the Mann Insurance Agency, located at 1505 Park Ave. at 15th St., during regular business hours. If unable to deliver your donations, you may call 886-5739 or 886-2194 to arrange for pickup. The AAUW will collect books until March 31. The book sale will be in conjunction with Art in the Park. Orange Rotary and Lutcher welcome Attesti and Galli in concert The Orange Rotary Club and Lutcher Theater are presenting a performance by Francesco Attesti and Matteo Galli from Italy, Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 at the Lutcher Theater. The artists are generously donating their services and travel the U.S. so local Rotary Clubs can make this is a Rotary benefit event. The Orange Rotary Club’s proceeds will go toward purchase of playground equipment for Little Cypress Intermediate Stay and Play program that serves special needs children, in addition the Lutcher Theater receives a portion and is using their portion to help fund their Arts in Education Program. Kevin Spencer (Magician, presented at Lutcher Theater several years ago) will be working with special needs children and their teachers on Feb. 1112. Tickets go on sale Monday, Jan. 11 online at www.lutcher.org and at 8865535. Tickets are only $25 and $15 for students. Extension office to offer Certified Food Manager cert. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office will be offering the Certified Food Managers certificate classes. This certificate is required for all food establishments in Orange County. There will be three different sessions held this year. The first session will be held Feb. 24-25, with registration deadline being Feb. 5. Each participant must go to http://foodsafety.tamu.edu to complete the registration form and mail to TAMU along with payment. A Cost of $125 per person includes the two day course, handbook with all materials and national certification exam. Anyone needing to retest will need to go to the same website and complete the form for retest and send to TAMU along with payment. The course and exam will be conducted by Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. For more information, of if you have any questions, call the AgriLife office 882-7010. Back ‘N’ Time band to play VFW The Back ‘N’ Time Band will provide entertainment on Jan. 30, from 7-11 pm and Feb. 13, from 8 pm-12 am., at the VFW Club on Hwy. 87 (North of IH10) in Orange. The band plays classic country, swamp pop and old time rock and roll music. Tickets are $6 singles and $10 couples. BC Chamber striving to solve Murdarrr Mystery The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is calling all Pirates to help solve their latest murder mystery at a mystery dinner to be held Feb. 6, at 6 pm, at the Bridge City Community Center. Tickets are $40 per ticket and $300 for a table of eight. For reservations or ticket information, call 735-5671 or email bcchamber@sbcglobal.net. Community Trash-Off slated for Feb. 13 The 21st Annual Community Trash-Off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, from 8 am-1pm, at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located on Simmons Drive in Orange. This year’s Community Trash-Off is presented by INVISTA and hosted by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in collaboration with the City of Orange. Participating teams and individuals will have the opportunity to win prizes and enjoy a free pizza lunch after the event. Teams are limited to 3-5 members. To register a team, visit shangrilagardens.org to download registration and waiver forms. For more information, contact Gabrielle Flud at gflud@ shangrilagardens.org or call 670-0803. Extension office to offer food handlers course Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering the first class Feb. 18, at 6 pm, at the AgriLife Office. This is a Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program. This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The fee is $20 per person, payable the day of class by cash or check. Please call 882-7010 to reserve your seat. SOST takes guests back to “When Swing was King” The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) takes guests back to the good ole’ days “When Swing was King” on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont. This Pops Concert celebrates the great era of music that had people on their feet dancing and features guest conductor and clarinetist Carl Topilow teaming up with SOST Music Director Chelsea Tipton, II for a swinging good time for all. Single ticket prices range from $18 to $45; senior, student and group discounts are available. To purchase tickets or get more information, go to www. sost.org or contact the Symphony office at (409) 892-2257.

Orange County Retired Teachers schedule meeting

La Botanical Gardens, who will inform members about spring planting and pruning. A light lunch will be served.

Concession Stand Provided. Generators Welcome. Questions Contact: Tommy Harrington 504-5210 or Jennifer McConnell 746-9727.

Community invited to WOCCISD licensing meeting

Community Trash-Off slated for Feb. 13

West Orange – Cove CISD would like to invite individuals and community members with interest in the sale of WOCCISD or WOS merchandise to a conversation regarding logo/brand licensing Thursday, Feb. 4. The district is currently in the early stages of developing a policy regarding the sale of all WOS or WOCCISD branded merchandise by outside vendors. All stakeholders are invited to learn more regarding WOCCISD’s goals associated with licensing; and, also present individual input regarding a licensing program. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the WOCCISD Educational Service Center Community Outreach Room, 902 W. Park Ave. in Orange.

LU presents “A Year with Frog and Toad”

Lamar University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will perform the enchanting musical “A Year with Frog and Toad,” based on the beloved series of children’s books, Feb. 26-28 in the University Theatre. Arnold Lobel’s treasured characters, best friends Frog and Toad, hop from the page to the stage in a story of friendship and adventure. Kids of all ages will enjoy this inventive and exuberant production directed by Lou Arrington and Brian LeTraunik. Be sure to join us after the show for cookies and pictures with Frog and Toad. The University Theatre is located at 4400 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway on the LU campus. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $10 for senior citizens, students and LU faculty/staff; and $7 for LU students. Tickets for children under 12 are only $5. Call 409-8802250 for tickets or more information, or visit lamar.edu/theatre.

BCHS Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball game scheduled

The annual Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at 3 pm. There will be two scholarships awarded in Pearson’s honor. Those interested in playing in the game should contact Coach Sterling at Larry.Sterling@bridgecityisd.net. The next BCHS Alumni meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 pm, in the BCHS counselor conference room.

BC Knights to sell Lenten fish dinners

The Bridge City Knights of Columbus will begin having their Lenten fish dinners Friday, Feb. 12 through Friday, March 18. Dinners will be available from 10:30 am-1:00 pm, at the KC Hall (next to St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City). Dinners are $8 each and will consist of fish, french fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. They may be taken out or eaten in at the KC Hall. For deliveries, please call orders at 735-7325 or 237-1234 before 9 am on Friday.

LU to host Le Grand Bal

Lamar University will host Le Grand Bal, a gala evening of art, fine dining, dancing and entertainment on Saturday, April 2. This year’s theme, “Lamar Deco,” celebrates the glamour and luxury of the Jazz Age. Activities at the black-tie event include a reception and silent art auction from 6-8 pm in the Dishman Art Museum, as well as a gourmet buffet, libations, music and dancing from 7 pm-midnight in the Montagne Center. Tickets are $150 per person, with underwriting opportunities available at levels ranging from $750 to $10,000. For additional information or reservations, call the College of Fine Arts and Communication at (409) 880-8137 or visit lamar.edu/arts.

American Legion to sell BBQ dinners

American Legion Post 49 will hold a BBQ chicken plate lunch fund raiser on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 11 am-1 pm, at 108 Green Ave., Orange. Dinners are $8 each and will consist of smoked chicken quarter, link, potato salad, beans, bread and dessert Musical tribute announced for Boogie Kings’ Dale Gothia There will be a gathering for a musical tribute and celebration of the remarkable life of Dale Gothia, at 3 pm, Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Jefferson County Singles Dance Hall. The event will be hosted by G.G. Shinn and Ken Marvel and Swamp Rock. There are many specially invited musicians and singers.

Orange County Christian Writers Guild to meet

The OCGWG will hold their monthly lesson Feb. 9, from 6-7 pm, at the Brown Hearing Center, behind the Strickland Dr. Dairy Queen (park in back and go to the last door and up the stairs). This meeting will be a grammar lesson on quotation marks and other punctuations. The guild is free and the public is invited. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Stevens at 988-2588 or email karen.stevens@coldwellbanker. com.

OCSLA to hold Spring bash

The Orange County Livestock Show Association (OCLSA) will be holding their Spring Bash, Saturday, Feb. 27, at the OCLSA Barn in Mauriceville. Each overall Grand Champion will receive a belt buckle and $100. Each overall Reserve Champion will receive a large rosette and $50. Showmanship 60/40 split with a $5 entry paid at the gate. Entry fee will be $25 per animal. Checks are accepted payable to OCLSA. Entry fees will be accepted up until the end of check in. Check In will be 7-8:30 am for Swine, Lamb and Goat with show time at 9 am. Check in 10-11:30 am for Steer and Heifers with show time at 12:30. Swine, Lambs, & Goats shown by weight. Steers shown by breed and weight. Heifers shown by breed and age. Steer and Heifer classes rosettes for Breed Champions American, English and Exotic : Class 1, 0-6 months, Class 2 7-12 months, Class 3 13-18 months, Class 4 19-24 months, Class 24 months and up.

The 21st Annual Community Trash-Off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, from 8 am-1 pm, at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located on Simmons Dr. in Orange. This year’s Community Trash-Off is presented by INVISTA and hosted by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in collaboration with the City of Orange. Participating teams and individuals will have the opportunity to win prizes and enjoy a free pizza lunch after the event. Teams are limited to three-five members. To register a team, visit shangrilagardens.org to download registration and waiver forms. For more information, contact Gabrielle Flud at gflud@shangrilagardens.org or 670-0803.

CASA to hold information session

CASA will be holding an informational session Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6 pm, at the Orange CASA Office, for those wishing to become advocates for kids who are in foster care. Please RSVP to join the informational meeting. The office is located at 2120 Gloria Dr., Orange. For information, call 8862272.

Jackson Community Center to offer free tax assistance

Beginning Jan. 23-April 18, the Jackson Community Center will be offering free tax assistance through the Lamar University Community Tax Center. Fast refund and electronic filing are available to eligible families and individuals earning up to $54,000. Open Monday-Friday, from 9 am-5 pm and every other Saturday, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Eiizabeth Campbell at 409-779-1981 or email jccorange@gmail.com.

AARP offers free income tax assistance

The AARP Free Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 12:15 pm, at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15-4:00 pm every Wednesday and Friday through April 18. Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1099 forms including social security benefits statements and social security cards for dependents Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, contributions, sales tax receipts for major purchases and fForm 1095-A A copy of last year’s tax return is very helpful to the volunteers assisting in the preparation of the 2015 return. Electronic filing will be available.

American Legion to sell BBQ dinners

American Legion Post 49 will hold a BBQ chicken plate lunch fund raiser on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 11 am-1 pm, at 108 Green Ave., Orange. Dinners are $8 each and will consist of smoked chicken quarter, link, potato salad, beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon on Wednesday Feb. 3 and before 9 am on Thursday, Feb. 4 for orders and deliveries.

SOST takes guests back to “When Swing was King”

The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) takes guests back to the good ole’ days “When Swing was King” on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont. This Pops Concert celebrates the great era of music that had people on their feet dancing and features guest conductor and clarinetist Carl Topilow teaming up with SOST Music Director Chelsea Tipton, II for a swinging good time for all. Single ticket prices range from $18 to $45; senior, student and group discounts are available. To purchase tickets or get more information, go to www. sost.org or contact the Symphony office at (409) 892-2257.

Orange County Retired Teachers schedule meeting

The Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 8, at 10:30 am at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St., Orange. The guest speaker will be Joseph Johnson from Shangri La Botanical Gardens, who will inform members about spring planting and pruning. A light lunch will be served.

Community invited to WOCCISD licensing meeting

MARDI Sponsored GRASbyDANCE El Mina Shriners Featuring the Band

NA NA SHA

ORANGE VFW HALL 1 Mile North of IH-10 on Hwy 87

Saturday, Feb 6 • 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm BYOB - Setups and Beer Available

ADMISSION $15.00 EACH

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Deaths and Memorials

Donald Reid Orange Donald Grayson Reid, son of Francis Elizabeth Peveto Reid, passed away Jan. 27, in Tomball, at the age of 64. He was born Nov. 9, 1951, in Orange. Donnie is preceded in death by his mother Francis Reid. Although he had no siblings, he was loved as a brother by his first cousins, Cathy and husband Ben Vance, Jamie and husband Max Cox and Christy Young and many other cousins and friends. Donnie was raised on 10th St. in Orange, lovingly spoiled by his mother and maternal grandmother Myrtle Doxey Peveto. He graduated from Stark High School in 1969 and studied art at Lamar University for several years. Donnie was an avid fan of college sports with LSU and University of Texas being his favorite teams. He will be remembered for his ability to capture an audience, both young and old, with humorous stories of family and friends. Donnie loved to laugh and loved to make others laugh as well. Many an evening was spent at the Cap or Spankys telling tall tales over a pint of Pearl beer. He loved to pull jokes on the unsuspecting. Stories will be passed down through many families on his feats of pulling off a good one. Donnie lived his adult years in Orange and Hockley. While living in Hockley, he played an integral role in the childhood of Emerson and Bryan Vance, Casey Cox and Kelsie Cox Clayton. From fishing adventures at the big lake to shopping adventures, Donnie was responsible for enough laughter and memories to last a lifetime. He was loved by many and his passing will leave a void in many hearts and lives. Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Worster, Sammy Parish, Steve Peveto, Jeff Peveto, Chris Peveto, Max Cox, Casey Cox, Chuck Clayton, Emerson Vance, Bryan Vance and Ben Vance. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. John Warren of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Donations can be made to Orange County Historical Society at 905 W. Division St. Orange, TX 77630.

Josephine Payne Orange e Celebration of Life for Mrs. Josephine E. “Josie” Payne, 96, of Orange will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at St. ere s e Catholic Church. e Mass of Christian burial will begin at 1 0 : 0 0 a.m. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will start at 9:00 a.m. A rosary will be prayed at 9:15 a.m. She died Feb. 1, at Christus Dubuis Hospital of Beaumont. A native of Opelousas, LA, she resided in Orange since 1948. She was a member of St. erese Catholic Church, she was involved in the Ladies Sodality, the Altar Society, was a Lector and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St. Peter Claver. She is survived by two sons, Laurence Payne (Regina) of Houston and Deacon Melvin Payne, Jr. (Beverly) of Orange; one sister, Alma ibodeaux of Orange; one grandchild, Hazel Williams of Houston; one great grandchild, Jordan Roberson of Houston; brother-in-law, Elias Gobert of Orange and sister-inlaw, Ann Collins of Orinda, CA. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Jimmy Hendrix Orange Jimmy “Scrap” Hendrix, 47, of

Orange, passed away Jan. 31. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, Feb. 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sister Liz Wi n d h a m . Military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, May 29, 1968, he was the son of Luther Clifford Hendrix and Susie Mae McCarver Hennigan. He was a process operator at Entergy and served in the United States Army. Scrap was a member of the American Legion and an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Clifford Hendrix; son, Joel Edward Hendrix and brother, Eddie Hendrix. He is survived by his wife, Gina Hendrix; mother, Mae (McCarver) Hennigan; sons, Brendan Hendrix-Allinder, Jimmy Hendrix and Jared Hendrix, all of Mauriceville and his step-sons, Gage Harrison, Gideon Harrison and Barron Harrison, also all of Mauriceville. He is also survived by his nephew, Lewis “Bubba” Hendrix and his many beloved friends.

Emmett Green Orange Emmett “Bunny” Jones Green, 66, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12. Funeral services were held Jan. 23, at El Bethel Baptist Church. Interment followed at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staﬀ. He was a 1968 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church. Emmett’s love and memories will remain in the hearts of his sons, Quincy Jarrod Green of Aurora, Co. and Michael Jordan of Orange; sisters, Rutha D. Clark (Gussie) and Necie Broussard (Henry) both of Orange and Sandra K. Forward of Midland; brother, James G. Paige (Henrietta) of Orange and grandchildren Keerston Green and Tai’lyn Green of Denver, Co.

Bruce Gallet West Orange Bruce Lee Gallet, 45, of West Orange, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, at his home, after a long illness. A Mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday, Feb. 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Orange, with the Rev. Fr. Joseph P. Daleo celebrating his life. Entombment followed in St. Mary Mausoleum, in Orange. Bruce was born in Orange, to John Diores Gallet and Rita Lynn Strain Gallet, March 6, 1970. He attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Orange. He was graduated from Bridge City High School in Bridge City. He attended Lamar University in Beaumont, majoring in history. History was Bruce’s passion. He knew the dates and details of many historical events. He loved to participate in historic board war games and in the re-enactment of the Battle of New Orleans with his cousin in Chalmette, Louisiana. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan. Bruce worked one summer at the Orange plant of Gulf Oil Chemicals Company in Orange, while attending classes at Lamar. He worked for a scaﬀold erection company upon ending his studies, when he was diagnosed with diabetes. He became medically disabled as his disease progressed. He suﬀered a stroke in 2015 and was treated at several rehabilitation facilities. He was making a good recovery when he died from a sudden heart attack

with his father at his bedside. He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Valery and Rena Touchet Gallet, Emitt V., Sr. and Rose Bagur Strain. He is survived by his father; brother, David Michael Gallet of Beaumont; uncle and aunt, Emmit V., Jr. and Ellen Strain of Chalmette; aunts Lillie Gallet Johnson of Chino, Ca, Sherrill Strain Foret of New Orleans; first cousins, Timothy Strain and wife, Charlene, of Chalmette, Charles Foret III of New Orleans, Karen Strain Binder and husband, Mike of Jefferson, LA. and many other cousins. e family wishes to thank Baptist Hospital Beaumont, e Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Healthsouth Rehabilitation Facility for the excellent care Bruce received during his illness. Our thanks go to Anna Belle Rost who was a great friend during Bruce’s lifetime and provided support in our grief over Bruce’s death. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in his memory to American Diabetes Association, 1701 Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA., 22311.

Mary McDuff Port Neches Mary Beth Elizabeth McDuff, 77, of Port Neches, passed away Jan. 28, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, Jan. 31, at First U n i t e d Methodist Church in P o r t Neches. Officiating will be Dr. Wesley Welborn. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm. Born in Jasper, Nov. 20, 1938, she was the daughter of Duvall Futch and Marie Lanier. Mary Beth was a teacher and principal for West Orange-Stark ISD and an educator for over 25 years where she retired from teaching and went into the ministry. She was a member of e First United Methodist Church of Port Neches where she taught Sunday school and was a member United Methodist Women. She enjoyed knitting, bass fishing, and reading. Mary Beth was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Michael McDuff and wife Tammy, of Orange and Richard McDuff, of Vidor; grandchildren, Melinda ibodeaux and husband James, Jade Carter and husband John, Jesika McDuff, Michael McDuff and wife Patricia, Jared McDuff and Lindsey McDuff; one great-grandchild; sister, Martha Palmer and husband Monty, of Port Neches; nieces, Beth Mondey and husband Faris, of League City and Diane Johnson and husband Errol, of Port Neches, along with many other great-nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be John Carter, Jamie Corht, Doug Husen, Errol Johnson, Faris Mondey, and James ibodeaux.

Catherine Leifeste Orange Catherine Lynette Leifeste, 58, of Orange, passed away Jan. 29, in Nederland. Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, Feb. 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Ofﬁciating will be the Rev. Daniel Rose of Community Church i n Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 10:00 AM. Born in Houston, Aug. 16, 1957, she was the daughter of Dr. W.W. “Bill” Leifeste and Sharon Ruth (Young) Leifeste Fuller. Catherine was a resident of Gulf Healthcare in Port Arthur where she enjoyed visiting with her friends. She was a loving and loyal friend with a very generous spirit who never met a stranger. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by

her father, Dr. W.W. “Bill” Leifeste and brother, Dr. Sam Leifeste. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Fuller; sister, Lauren Parrish; sister-in-law, Dr. Nina Leifeste; nieces and nephews, Tyler Leifeste and wife Amy and Samantha Leifeste, all of Orange, Mallori Parrish of Huntsville and Alex Parrish and wife Melanie of Orange and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family she loved dearly. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions can be made to Community Church Building Fund at 3400 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Orange, TX 77632.

Merrilee Rochau Orange Merrilee Rochau, 71, of Orange, passed away Jan. 28, at her home. Born in Mission City, British Columbia, Canada, Sept. 7, 1944, she was the daughter of J.W. Harr and Hattie (Faulkner) Muhs. Merrilee was a member of First United Methodist Church. She loved her family, her job and her community. She enjoyed taking care of everyone and loved cooking for her friends and family. Merrilee had a great sense of humor. She loved her ﬂowers and plants and had a green thumb when it came to gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Rochau; daughter, Nicole Risinger and husband Craig; grandchildren, Baylee Risinger and Seth LaComb; sister, Rita Rivest and brother-inlaw, Keith Rochau and wife Diane. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southeast Texas Hospice at 912 W. Cherry Ave. Orange, Tx 77630.

Frank Jeffers Vidor Frank Jeffers, 84, of Vidor died Friday, Jan. 29, at his residence. A native of Brookedale, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He played baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers for 16 years. He was a heavy equipment operator and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Frank is survived by his wife of 65 years Helen Jeffers of Vidor; daughters Narcille Noble of Mauriceville and Karen Jeffers of Vidor; three grandsons and four great-grandchildren.

Constance Bourgeois Groves Constance (Connie) Fontenot Bourgeois, 76 of Groves, passed away Jan. 28. Connie was born Oct. 19, 1939 in Port Arthur, to Beatrice (eriot) and Voorhies Fontenot. She attended St. James and B i s h o p B y r n e Catholic S c h o o l where she graduated in 1958. She was a member of St. J a m e s Catholic Church and lived in the Groves, since 1964. She had worked as a ﬂoral designer for many years, and taught CCD at Immaculate Conception Parish. Connie was all about family and loved to spend time with them. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Novella Choate and Barbara Burge. Survivors include her husband of 56 years Gene Bourgeois and daughter, Elizabeth Cormier and husband, Blaine, all of Groves; brothers, Noson Fontenot and wife, Michele of Bridge City, Cedric Fontenot and partner, Gail Hardy of Austin; grandchildren, Jenny Boudoin, Trayce and Katy Boudoin of Port Neches, Jason and Jessika Boudoin of Groves; step grandson, Daniel Cormier; step granddaughter, Shan Cormier; great grandchildren, Davin and Deegan Snell, Karys and Layle Boudoin and Jaylee Boudoin. A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, Feb. 1, at St. James Catholic Church, with the Rev. David Edwards serving as celebrant. Burial was to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Keller and the staﬀ at Christus Dubuis Hospital for the tender concern and care given to our loved one.

Shirley Brandon Bridge City Shirley Ann Brandon, 81, of Bridge City, passed away Jan. 28, in Port Arthur. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 30, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Bobby H o ff p a u i r. Burial was to follow at H a r r i s Cemetery. Born in Orange, Sept. 3, 1934, she was the daughter of Vivian Lee “Buck” Harris and Georgia Bell (Jennings) Harris. Shirley was a volunteer for the Ministerial Alliance, a two time cancer survivor, and an advocate for the American Cancer Society. She was the chairman for the zoning committee in Bridge City and a member of Second Baptist Church where she was very involved as a Sunday school teacher. Shirley was a very loving person who enjoyed taking care of other people. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Brandon; brother, William Harris and her parents. She is survived by her children, David Brandon, of Bridge City, Tina Kelley and husband Brandon, of DeQuincy, La. and Michael Brandon and Miki Marley, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Tayler Brandon and Karsen Brandon; great-grandchild, Osiris Crow; sister, Bonita Bennett, of Little Cypress; brother, Larry Harris, of Orange and numerous other loving family and friends. Pallbearers were David Brandon, Michael Brandon, Brandon Kelley, Warren Bagwell, William Harris and Jason Head. Honorary pallbearers were William Dustin Stephens and Luther Bennett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Second Baptist Church, 340 Bland Dr., Bridge City, Tx 77611, or to e Purple Heart Service Foundation at 7008 Little River Turnpike, PO Box 49, Annandale, Va 22003.

Samuel West Mauriceville Samuel Gerald West passed away at his home, Saturday, Jan. 23. Gerald was born May 30, 1964 in Atlanta, Ga. He was a long time resident of Spring, before moving to Mauriceville four years ago. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Lara West of Mauriceville; children Kourtney Venoy, Kevin Venoy, Kara Gomez, Ashley Dunnam and Adam West; 12 grandchildren; brother John West and sister Cheryl McEntire, as well as many more family and friends.

Eva Bass Orange Eva Jewel Bass, 95, passed away Jan. 25, in Orange. Funeral services were ursday, Jan. 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating was the Rev. Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church, Mauriceville and the Rev. Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church, Deweyville. Born in San Augustine, Jan. 15, 1921, she was the daughter of James and Zelphia Sanford. Eva was a nurse at the Baptist Hospital in Beaumont for 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening in her spare time. She loved having a glass of Brandy and spending time with her many friends and family.

She is survived by her daughters, Carol Ford and Cheryl Bass; granddaughters, Laurie Kitchens Reimers and husband Joe Reimers, Susan Kitchens Puente and husband Richard Puente, Amy Kyburz Alvarado and husband David Alvarado and Brett Otte McLeod and husband Keith McLeod; grandsons, Jeﬀrey Kitchens, Justin Otte and wife Rebecca Otte and Ross Otte and wife Jaryn Otte; great grandchildren, Christopher Reimers, Andrew Reimers, Erich Reimers, Jeremy Kitchens, Aaron Kitchens, Nicholas Dronnet, Olivia Cupp, Whitney Dronnet and husband Manuel Savala, Emily Marler, Ashely Marler, Isabella “Izzibaby” Alvarado, Ethan Otte, Caleb Otte, Jacob McLeod, and Stormie Hammock and husband Shawn; great-greatgrandchildren Lily, Cyrus, Emmett and Carlie; nephews, Gary Ford and wife Blinda and Mark Sims, as well as other nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Christopher Reimers, Andrew Reimers, Erich Reimers, Nicholas Dronnet, Jeremy Kitchens, Aaron Kitchens, Jacob McLeod, Ethan Otte and Caleb Otte.

Paul Boudreaux Orange Paul Lowell Boudreaux, 91, of Orange, passed away Jan. 27, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Jan. 29, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Entombment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Born in Orange, on Feb. 17, 1924, he was the son of Arthur Louis Boudreaux and Mathilde Boudreaux. Mr. (Hotard) Boudreaux was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Paciﬁc eater, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a retired foreman for Gulf State Utility Company after 38 years and was a 39 year founding member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed by all who loved him. Mr. Boudreaux is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Florence “Cootie” Boudreaux. He is survived by his son, Lowell Boudreaux of Galveston; three grandchildren, Reagan Alexis Boudreaux, Madison Lee Boudreaux and Landon Ryan Boudreaux all of Mauriceville and two sisters, Alexine Adams of Orange and Carmel Norton of Baytown. He is also survived by his extended family which included many admiring nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Pallbearers were Chuck Saunders, Bill Adams, Raymond Saunders, Mike Norton, Alan Moon and Quincy Simmons. Honorary Pallbearer was Jack Barbee.

Gary Sheffield Vidor Gary Wayne Sheffield, 54, of V i d o r , passed away Jan. 25, at his home. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Mr. Tony Goins officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, May 9, 1961, he was the son of Billy Jack Sheffield and Mildred (Adams) Sheffield Hebert. He was a former resident of Bridge City and a graduate of Bridge City High School. Gary loved horses and being on the water boating and fishing. He also enjoyed spending his time playing the drums. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Mildred and Ralph Hebert, of Bridge City and his sisters, Kathy Buford-Solly and Vickie Simon and husband Edward, along with many nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Edward Simon, Chad Simon, Kevin Zeigler, Jim Simon, Keith Gentz and Rayford Parish.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 3, 2016 •

Taste of Southeast Texas Slow Baked Chicken Wings/Crab Dip Superbowl 50 is upon us. It’s time for the best football game of the season, not to mention family, good friends and good food. For me and my family, we like to eat a meal early in the day after church, then for the game, we love to just much on snacks. is year we aren’t picky about who wins, but I’m going to be pulling for the Denver Broncos. I hope your team wins!

Slow Baked Chicken Wings 5 pounds chicken drummettes/wing pieces 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup sweet French dressing 5 cloves peeled garlic (I use minced garlic) 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon dried pepper flakes or chipotle pepper Pour thawed chicken wings into large greased baking pan. Bake at 400 for about an hour, turning once. Transfer wings to another pan lined with foil. Blend all sauce ingredients together in blender and pour over wings in ﬁnal pan. Bake slowly at 250 for about 1-1/2 hour, basting every 30 minutes or so. At this point, they are done - just keep basting to keep moist. ey can be kept warm in a crackpot on the low setting. ***Other sauces are good with these wings too. I have used BBQ sauce and honey mustard sauce.

Crab Dip 1/2 pound lump crab meat 1- 8 ounce package cream cheese 1/2 cup mayo 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3 Tablespoons minced green

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Place 2 councilman Mike Reed have reached their term limits and neither will be able to seek re-election for those respective position. Also open are seats in Place 4 and Place 6, which are held by Eric Andrus and Danny Cole, respectively. Andrus has filed for re-election to Place 4 and will be opposed by Phillip Todora Jr., Former councilmember Lucy Fields has filed for the seat in Place 6 and will now be opposed by former councilman, Kevin Motte. Current Place 1 councilman David Rutledge has filed for the position of Mayor, while current Mayor Kirk Roccaforte has filed for the open seat in Place 2. Neither is currently opposed. Call the city secretary at 409735-6801 for more information.

West Orange-Cove CISD

e West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District has three positions open on the Board of Trustees for filing this May. At-large positions held by Bryan omas Muhammad, Hardy O’Neal, and Linda PlattBryant are available for filing. As of Tuesday, no candidates have filed for the May ballot. Call the superintendent’s secretary at 409-882-5500 for more information.

onions 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/s teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Salt & pepper to taste

Trustees will have two positions up for election this May. Seats open for ﬁling include Position 6, currently held by Rex Peveto, and Position 7, which is held by Ray Rogers. Peveto is the only candidate to ﬁle for the May election as of Tuesday. Call 409883-2232, Ext. 2320 for more information on this election.

sitions open for ﬁling this election period, which includes the seats occupied by J.B. Arrington, Precinct 2, and Jimmy Scales, Precinct 3. Both incumbents ﬁled for re-election within the past two weeks and remain unopposed. Call 409-745-3225 for more information on these positions.

e Bridge City Independent School District has three seats on its Board of Trustees available for ﬁling this election year. Seats currently held by Rebecca Rutledge, Place 3; ad Hill, Place 4; and Jerry McInnis, Place 5, will be on the ballot. As of Tuesday, Rutledge remains the only incumbent to be opposed as she will face candidate Bryan Gremillion. Interested candidates may call 409-735-1511 for more information.

Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 will have Board of Directors positions open for ﬁling for the May election, which includes seats held by Jerry Foreman and Linda Premeaux. Both incumbents have ﬁled for re-election and remain unopposed as of Tuesday. Interested parties may call 409-883-4003 for more information.

Bridge City ISD

Orange County Navigation and Port District

Two Commissioners seats are set to be on the ballot this May for the Orange County Navigation and Port District. Seats held by Barbara Winfree, Precinct 2, and Jimmy Smith, Precinct 3, are available for ﬁling. Interested candidates may call 409-8834363 for information.

LC-M CISD

Orange County Drainage District

e Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of

Two seats for the Orange County Drainage District’s Board of Directors have two po-

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Mauriceville MUD

e Mauriceville Municipal Utility District could have an election this May as two positions on its Board of Directors are open for ﬁling, as positions held by Dennis Rountree and Jay Scheiderer are set to be on the ballot. Roundtree was appointed to the Board in October 2014 and Scheiderer was appointed in September 2015. Updated information was not available late Tuesday. Call 409-745-4882 for info. Early voting for the general election is from Monday, April 25 through Tuesday, May, 3. Election day will be Saturday, May 7.

Combine all ingredients in casserole dish and gently stir until thoroughly mixed. Bake 35-40 minutes until slightly golden on top. Serve warm with crackers or chips.

Lutcher Theater patrons attending Annie on Saturday, Jan. 23, donated a record-breaking amount of pet food for the Humane Society of Southeast Texas. Six thousand eight hundred pounds, totaling almost three and a half tons of dog, puppy, cat and kitten food were brought by families and hundreds of kids who attended. Broadway star, Sunny (Sandy) and Heidi Gray (Annie) paused between shows to take a photo with the food collected. According to the staff at the Humane Society of Southeast Texas this contribution breaks all recent food drive records. The Humane Society continues to need financial contributions and adoptions to support the “Sandys” of Southeast Texas.

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Sabine trout catch break at tourney COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

When I saw Jim Morrissey’s number pop up on my phone I initially thought that he had yet another stat to report concerning last weekend’s Tailchaser Open Trout Tournament. If it weren’t for Jim, the results of virtually every redfish or trout tournament held on Sabine would never get shared with anyone that wasn’t on hand for the weigh-in. He does a fantastic job of not only updating live weigh-ins, but getting the final results to the media as well.. is call, however, was one that all area trout fishermen would welcome. “Hey, Mr. Colburn, I’ve got some great news that I know you will be glad to hear. e lake level on T-Bend is down to 172 feet and they are closing the gates for now!” Mother Nature may have other ideas as to how long the SRA can maintain the reduced water flow, but this could not have come at a better time for Sabine Lake anglers. Amazingly enough, the trout have yet to abandon the lake in search of higher salinity and less fresh water will only improve the catching. e Tailchaser tournament field was already on the thin side due to the current water conditions, but the teams that fished posted some very solid four fish totals. ose numbers were even more impressive considering the 20 to 25 mile per hour winds that raked the lake all day long. Brian Quebedeaux and Eddie Roberts won the event with 18.58 pounds narrowly edging out the second place team of Cutt Ableson and Trey Prye by less than half a pound. e top five teams all posted double digit weights and Prye and Ableson earned the side pot money for big trout with a 7.16 pound fish. See COLBURN, PAGE 2B

John Elway was a phenom on offense during his playing days, but as General Manager of the Broncos, he’s all about defense.

John Elway’s transformation Changing Broncos into defensive juggernaut KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Seattle’s huge 43-8 upset over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII not only earned respect and popularity for the Seahawks, but it also got the ire and attention of Denver’s general manager John Elway. e feisty Elway, who had led these same Denver Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowls after the 1997 and 1998 seasons went right to work retooling the Broncos’ defense from top to bottom in the two years since that devastating loss to Seattle, according to an article appearing in this week’s edition USA Today Sports Weekly. “Determined to raise the level of physical play on defense, Elway brought in free agents such as safety T.J. Ward, cornerback Aqib Talib and

pass-rushing linebacker DeMarcus Ware, whose play and leadership also have helped fellow pass-rushing linebacker Von Miller blossom into a defensive force.” e last two drafts Elway also selected first-round picks Bradley Roby and Shane Ray. “After a one-and-done playoff season last year under John Fox—the Broncos were upset by the Indianapolis Colts— Elway brought in his former backup quarterback Gary Kubiak as head coach and added veteran defensive coordinator Wade Phillips,” the article pointed out. Phillips had spent valuable time under the tutelage of his famous father Bum Phillips, playing quarterback and linebacker for him in high school at Port Neches-Groves, playing defensive safety for him at the University of Houston and then coaching under him at Oklahoma State in 1973-74. “Father and son would later spend five seasons

together with the Houston Oilers, twice falling a game shy of reaching the Super Bowl and would spend five more less satisfying seasons together in New Orleans where Wade became a defensive coordinator for the first time and also an interim head coach,” according to Monday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle. Wade Phillips is now in his 38th season in the NFL making him the second-most tenured coach behind Tennessee’s Dick LeBeau. For the first time in franchise history the Denver Broncos finished with the NFL’s top-ranked defense. Just two weeks ago the Broncos extended the contract of defensive end Derek Wolfe, who had a team-high six tackles against the New England Patriots to go with a sack and a tackle for a loss. Denver’s defense was so good that New England’s All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski conceded the Broncos defense had gotten the better See KORNER, PAGE 2B

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of the Patriots and their dynamic offense. “It’s always frustrating when you have an opportunity, you’re in the red zone and you just don’t capitalize,” he said. “It’s not like we’re going out there and playing some defense that has nobodies on it. ey’ve got great players, and they just made more plays than us when they needed to.” Kubiak said last week’s victory over New England epitomized the style of football the Broncos had established throughout the season, winning close games with imposing defensive play and just enough scoring punch from the offense. “We won a lot of games this year just grinding as a football team, playing great defense, and we played tremendous against the Patriots,” Kubiak bubbled. irty-nine year-old quarterback Peyton Manning, too, has bought into the approach, which has seen a recalibration of the Denver offense. Instead of emphasizing the quick strike as the Broncos’ offense did in the past, they have consistently sought to establish the run while picking their spots to take shots in the passing game.

Continued from Page 1B e ultimate test looms Sunday in Super Bowl 50 and Denver will be facing a much different quarterback in Carolina’s Cam Newton, a strong and dynamic runner in addition to his emergence as a polished passer and playmaker. Wade Phillips gives the multitalented, hyper-athletic Newton his due, insisting there never had been a quarterback who presents so many different problems. However, Elway would rather bring the NFL’s No. 1 defense to the Super Bowl like he’s doing this year than the league’s No. 1 offense like he did two years ago against Seattle. And like I said last week, if Wade Phillips can design a defense in six days that virtually drove Tom Brady crazy, he should be able to come up with a scheme to harass Cam Newton in twice that time. I’m banking on it and looking for Denver to upset Carolina 2321. KWICKIES…e Las Vegas odds have jumped from three to six in a week and will probably favor Carolina by double figures by kickoff time on Sunday as the money continues to pour in by bettors picking Carolina to win

Super Bowl 50. During the 2015 NFL season gold footballs were presented to high schools throughout the country where participants of past Super Bowls once attended. Orange County has two schools that fall into that category in West Orange-Stark’s Kevin Smith (Dallas) and Earl omas (Seattle)— and Bridge City’s Matt Bryant and the late Shane Dronett (both Atlanta). Ironically the school that leads the nation with the most Super Bowl participants is Port Arthur Memorial/Lincoln with eight. Two Seattle Seahawks were named Most Valuable Players in Sunday night’s Pro Bowl, which was won by Team (Michael) Irvin 49-27 over Team (Jerry) Rice in Honolulu. Quarterback Russell Wilson, who was Irvin’s ﬁrst pick in the draft and responded with three touchdowns in the four series he played, was the Oﬀensive MVP while teammate Michael Bennett was named as the Defensive MVP. Orange’s Earl omas made the Pro Bowl but elected to miss it and let some of his injuries heal properly. Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel also made

headlines last weekend—the kind he makes more times than for actions on the football field—when he was pursued by a police helicopter for an alleged incident involving a former girlfriend in Dallas. She called the police at 2 a.m. about a “possible assault” at an apartment building and was concerned about his “welfare”. The Air One Unit police helicopter took off in the dark Metroplex sky searching

for Manziel. There was no word about his whereabouts at this writing. JUST BETWEEN US…It doesn’t make sense why the University Interscholastic League in its infinite wisdom moved Navasota into District 10-4A-I with area teams Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Bridge City, Silsbee, Cleveland, Huffman and Livingston when the redistricting for 2016-18 was

announced Monday morning. District 12-4AI which formerly was District 9-4A-II remained intact with state champion West Orange-Stark, Orangefield, Hamshire-Fannett, Hardin-Jefferson and Liberty. Deweyville dropped down from 3A to District 2-A and will join Centerville, Lovelady, West Sabine, West Hardin and Groveton for the 2016 football season.

More off-field troubles for quarterback Johnny Manziel.

Filling the boat with some big ones.

Colburn While the weigh-in was held at Ancelet’s marina, the teams were allowed to fish any public waters. I think the top two teams both traveled with Roberts and Quebedeaux getting it done on Calcasieu. e final totals were a little misleading in that each team was awarded a half pound bonus for each fish released alive and the top five teams were able to release all 20 fish! e next open tournament is set for February 27th. With improved conditions there will be a much larger field and I expect to see even more impressive catches at that final weigh-in.If you and your partner would like a shot at a nice payday start scouting tomorrow and plan on fishing the next event. For more information check out the Tailchaser web site. It is a success story that deserves being told in far more detail, but I was blown away as I eased off Nederland Avenue and

Continued from Page 1B turned into the Daley’s Parking lot Saturday morning. ere was no place to park! e lot and the store were packed and it was a virtual sea of black with members sporting Saltwater Boys Kayak Fishing Club jerseys. e gala event was actually a membership drive and the atmosphere would have enticed you to sign up if even you had never seen your ﬁrst kayak. While free hotlinks, boudain, drinks, and drawings for everything from coolers to a kayak were enough to keep you on hand all afternoon, it was the relaxed interaction of the club members (men, women, boys and girls) that made it quite evident why this club has grown so fast. ey have a great time in a family atmosphere. Jusselin Rabalais, the individual that got it all started said that a seemingly innocent idea that started with he and his brother three years ago has now ex-

panded to a local Chapter with over 200 members, make that 270 after Saturday, a new chapter in Houston and another to start in Corpus Christi later in the year. I learned more about the differences in one kayak and another in one afternoon than I had learned in my life, but this club is as much about sharing and charity as it is competition. at fact was highlighted when they presented Boys Haven with a $6,000 check from money earned in their tournament last year. You don’t have to own a kayak to join in the fun, but the SWBKFC is a great resource should you choose to pursue the sport. For more information you can go to their website at SWBKFC.com or attend a monthly meeting at Daley’s in Nederland.

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Bridge City Intermediate students celebrated Accelerated Reader with a field trip to Max Bowl. These students met their goal two out of the three 6 weeks for the fall semester. Special thanks to Mrs. Daniels for organizing this awesome field trip for our readers.

Pictured with St. Mary Catholic School students are visiting King and Queen of Mardi Gras 2016, Mike and Cheryl Zeto. St. Mary Catholic School was honored to have the 2016 Mardi Gras King, Queen and Royalty visit the school. Students assembled in the gym and the court passed out beads as everyone danced to Zydeco music. The count was announced and each class took pictures with each court present. Students enjoyed seeing their amazing costumes and loved getting beads.

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Leleux finds her niche in computer science at LU

Computer Science major Hannah Leleux of Bridge City has found her niche at Lamar University. The 21 year old recalls that, entering college, she was hesitant to commit to a field of study. Now a junior, she is highly involved in computer science as a tutor, researcher and Webmaster under STAIRSTEP— LU’s program designed to help more students earn degrees in selected computational science and physical science programs through various types of support. It only took a few semesters until she was positive she was on the right track. “I love computer science and I’m so glad I chose this field. I want to pursue it as my career for the rest of my life,” Leleux said. “And I’ve found a really good community at Lamar. The computer science department, including both staff and students, has been there for me at all times.” Leleux believes support from STAIRSTEP and its director and mentor, Peggy Doerschuk, to be major factors in her personal success. “My peers in STAIRSTEP push me to get better grades and help me if I’m ever falling behind,” she said. “Dr. Doerschuk has also played a big role in my education and development of my career skills.” She first reached out to STAIRSTEP for tutoring in computer science and was moved by all the help she received. Now, she works for them, gaining experience while guiding students through the same challenges she overcame with the program’s help not long ago. “Hannah has been participating with a team of STAIRSTEP since she joined the program in February of 2014. She has grown tremendously during this time,” said Doerschuk. “She has become more confident and self-assured, transforming from a good team member into a

Hannah Leleux great team leader.” “Hannah has strengthened her technical and research skills through various projects, like computer science education or machine learning in robotics. As STAIRSTEP Webmaster, she has gained experience in web design and content management systems. She’s also the team leader of research in computer science education and coordinates many of the team’s outreach activities,” said Doerschuk. Leleux feels unique as a woman pursuing computer science in the male-dominated field, but certainly not alone. Recently, she attended the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Houston where she met and befriended successful women working for Amazon and other technology giants. She also received a grant from the Association for Computing Machinery-Women to attend the SIGITE conference in Chicago, where she presented her team’s research, “Work in Progress: Programming is a SNAP! Increasing Knowledge and Interest in Computer Science.” “Hannah is a great role model for other students, especially young women who may be interested in computing. She is totally unlike the stereotypical nerds portrayed in the media—

she is very friendly and popular,” said Doerschuk. her greatest “Perhaps strengths are her enthusiasm, can-do attitude and ability to inspire others. It is rare to find these strengths in someone who is also humble. I have no doubt that she will be very successful in her chosen field of computer science, whether that be in a small Southeast Texas company, a West Coast high tech giant, or anything in between.” Leleux is also the recipient of the Bobby Waldron Memorial Scholarship in computer science established in memory of Dr. Waldron, a former chairman of the computer science department and former director of the Administrative Academic Computer Center. She plans to graduate in May 2017.

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The Missouri-based bluegrass group known as The HillBenders performed in concert on Tuesday night inside the Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts in downtown Orange. The group performed its album, “Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry,” in its entirety. The album is the band’s own interpretation of The Who’s classic album. Visit www.lutcher.org for the next upcoming event at The Lutcher Theater and ticket information. (Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.)

Lutcher presents ‘Elephant & Piggie’ e Lutcher eater presents a Kennedy Center commission, based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! is Lutcher Incredible Kids Event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 5, for two performances at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available by calling 8865535. Group specials are also available. Elephant Gerald is an elephant: lumbering, formally attired, prone to melancholy. Piggie is (what else!) a piggie: perky, smiley, full of fun. Total opposites? No way! In Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, Elephant Gerald and Piggie are best friends! And in We Are in a Play!, a brand-new vaudevillian romp of a musical, Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense—facing fundamental questions like, what do you wear to a fancy pool costume party? Should you share your ice cream? And how can two friends play with one toy? Backed by nutty back-up singers e Squirrelles, our duo

even gets the audience involved in the action. Young patrons can expect a musical experience ripped from the pages of their favorite books. ey’ll be doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! is show is recommended for age 4 and up. Script and lyrics were written by Mo Willems, with music written by Deborah Wicks La Puma. e production was directed by Jerry Whiddon and choreographed by Jessica Hartman. Since 1992, Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour has been a leader in bringing imaginative and original works to communities around the nation. The tours begin with a fully mounted production and engagement at the Kennedy Center for Washington, DC metropolitan area audiences. Prior to the touring season, the shows are reworked specifically for the road, complete with performing company and production staff. Many works are specifically commissioned by the Kennedy Center and affiliates in order to contribute to the development of new plays and musicals for

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The Lutcher Theater presents a Kennedy Center commission, based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! This Lutcher Incredible Kids Event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 5, for two performances at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students young audiences. This company was seen recently at the Lutcher Theater in Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical based on the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems. Lutcher Incredible Kids

Events is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, the Service League of Orange, the Lutcher eater Service Guild and by Gopher Industrial. e Frances Ann Lutcher eater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange.

Pictured are good Samaritans Tristan Tan, left and Derian Jones. St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior.

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Teachers of Tomorrow at LSC-O elect new officers e Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) organization at Lamar State College – Orange has selected oﬃcers for the spring 2016 semester. e group includes Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) education majors on the campus who are currently or have taken taking Introduction to Teaching or Introduction to Special Populations classes. e sponsor of the group is long time educator Dorraine Babcock. President elect, Amy Wood, a 2012 Vidor High School graduate, served as vice president of the TOT group last year. Amy plans to attend Lamar University after graduating from LSC-O to obtain her bachelor’s degree. She is the daughter of Janice and Michael Wood. Amy’s siblings are Michael Wood, Jr., Katina Watson and Maranda Mosley. e TOT organization elected Melanie Lee as the vice president.

She is a 1993 graduate of Redbank Valley Jr./Sr. High School in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. While in high school Melanie served as vice president of the Library Media Club. Melanie’s major at Lamar State College – Orange is AAT-1 and she plans to earn her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Lamar University. She has four children, Louis Bazan, Jr., Izabella Lee, Alexander Lee and Elizabeth Lee. Melanie is the daughter of Ruth Marie Spencer and James Kovach. Michelle Jackson was elected secretary of the TOT organization. She is a 2006 graduate of Vidor High School. While in high school Michelle was the sports trainer and served as vice president of the group. After graduating from LSC-O, Michelle plans to earn her bachelor’s degree in history from Lamar University. She is the daughter of Floyd and Tina Jackson

and has two siblings, Floyd Jackson, Jr. and Robert Jackson. Cedric Lee will serve as public relations oﬃcer of the TOT group. He is a 1983 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School. While in high school Cedric participated in sports and the student government where he served as class representative. Cedric is a volunteer at his church. He plans on obtaining his bachelor’s degree at Lamar University and wants to become a junior high school art teacher. Cedric is the son of William and Luveor Lee, has ﬁve sisters and one brother. He has two sons, Erik and Sheldon. If anyone would like information about the TOT organization or the associate of arts in teaching degree plan, please contact Suzonne Crockett, Education and Mathematics Division Director at Lamar State College – Orange at TOT Officers left to right: Amy Wood, President, Melanie Lee, Vice President , Michelle Jackson, Secretary 882-3053. and Cedric Lee, Public Relations.

Pictured from left are Tammy Dunahoe, Melissa Pitts, Melissa Isaacs, and Wanda McGraw.

Ministerial Alliance tabbed as BC Business of January e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that e Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance has been named Business Member of the Month for January. Director Melissa Isaacs, volunteers Melissa Pitts and Tammy Dunahoe accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Ambassador and Board Member Wanda McGraw at the January Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD. e Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance received gifts from several local merchants. e Ministerial Alliance is a non-profit organization that helps those in our community who are economically disadvantaged. Many people receive food assistance through their pantry program.

ey also offer other services such as: rent, utility, and medical prescriptions for those individuals who are in an emergency crisis situation. In November, thanksgiving boxes are handed out to elderly in need. ey also have a wonderful Christmas program for children. e children in need receive toys, clothes, and shoes for Christmas. Director Melissa Isaacs said, “e number of people in need continues to be on the rise. We are very thankful for a wonderful community that is happy to join hands with the Alliance as we continue to fight hunger.” Hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday 9 am-12 pm. Extended hours: first Monday of every month from 5-7 pm.

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the oﬃce of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Jan. 25-29: Joshua S. Elizondo and Ashley D. Gregoire Brendon M. Robin and Kristanny L. N. Garrett John Gallet Jr. and Rhonda R. Marek Edward Hawthorne and Dora L. omas Logan R. McInnis and Samantha N. East

James R. Hoﬀpauir and Pauline Valdez Gary A. Herrera and April L. Kilpatrick Ryan A. Burns and Brandi N. Manuel Brandon R. Bearden and Kristen S. LaFleur Joshua D. Venable and Reva S. Hanks Chad E. Allison and Bethany L. Christman Joshua A. Godeaux and Joy K. Rickett Dylan F. McGuire and Kacey N. Welch Daniel A. Paul and Alex J. Hight

Orangefield ISD was awarded a $15,298 cash incentive from the Entergy Texas SCORE Program for lighting upgrades. The SCORE Program helps organizations save energy and money by providing no-cost facility improvement recommendations and financial incentives based on energy savings. Orangefield ISD was able to streamline their LED lighting upgrade by partnering with Graybar Electric, an enrolled participating contractor in the Entergy Solutions Program. Orangefield ISD Superintendent Stephen Patterson said, “The program staff’s technical expertise guided us throughout the process, ensuring that we achieved maximum energy savings and all equipment functioned correctly.” The high-efficiency lighting will save 331,891 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, equal to eliminating the carbon dioxide emissions from 25,751 gallons of gasoline, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calculations. “We’re proud to serve as an energy-efficient role model in the community. In addition to the cash incentives from Entergy, these more efficient lighting fixtures will result in a monthly electrical savings. This savings can be plugged back into classrooms to address student needs. This project is a win for students, staff, and taxpayers.” Patterson said.

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Foods for the Lenten Fast

And when Jesus ... was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing. - St Luke, IV, 1:2 During Lent, Christians practise fasting from foods as a spiritual preparation to experience deeper communion with God. Since there is a body and soul connection, some people see fasting with the right diet and spiritual discipline as elements that complement each other to take them through the 40 days of fasting. Lessons from Jesus, the Apostles, Saints and church elders demonstrate that when you fast and pray, you become more sensitive to God’s presence. Fasting with a willing spirit, and not just with an attitude of fulfilling a religious obligation, means that you keep the purpose of fasting always before you. The purpose is to develop self-control and to remember God and His Kingdom. To effectively carry out the fast, it is critical to look at the way you fast and how much you eat. Eat modestly, simply put, fasting is the simplicity of eating. You should not gormandise to the extent that your stomach becomes overloaded and you feel uncomfortable. The essence of fasting is selfcontrol, so that if you experience some hunger during the day, it should remind you of God, your dependence on Him and of his promise in John 6: 27 to give you “food that lasts for eternal life”. (Orthodoxwiki.com) Restricted foods What foods should you eat and drink during the Lenten fast? It is important to read labels carefully to see what products you are consuming. During the Lenten fast, none of the following foods should be eaten on weekdays: Meat and meat products (beef, pork, chicken, etc., as well as products with beef gelatin or lard used in some commercial baked products). Dairy products (butter, milk, cheese as well as items containing dairy whey and milk extracts). Fish (include fish with backbones, like sardines, bass, trout, and shark but not shellfish such as lobster, shrimp, oysters and crabs). Oils (including olive oil), wines and alcoholic beverages. Fruits and vegetables Foods that are permitted during the fast include shellfish, fruit, vegetables and vegetable products. On Saturdays and Sundays during the fast, the quantity and frequency of meals is not restricted. In Islam, fasting is stricter during the holy month of Ramadan to the extent that it is forbidden to take even a drop of water. At sunset, the fast is broken by eating dates and other fruits. Rules for the Lenten Fast During Lent, you may fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. Do not eat any meat, and eat only one full meal on fast days. You may give up your own sacrifice of certain foods, like ‘junk’ snacks or desserts. No food should be eaten between meals, and at mealtimes smaller quantities than normal should be eaten. Engage in a new spiritual practice during Lent to strengthen your spiritual life. You may go to mass more often, or read a spiritual book or your Bible throughout the day. Get support from a friend or family member so you can stick it out together to resist the temptation to break your Lenten promise. If you feel some hunger during the fast, take time to pray for the starving people around the world, and even in your community. Think of fasting as a gift to God. (Ehow.com) Fasts have given rise to a whole new cuisine, using items like peanuts and potatoes.

Good Shepherd to ordain Zoch on Saturday

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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

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

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

www.fumcorange.com

gOOd shepherd lutheran ChurCh 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Bridge City is very pleased to announce the ordination of Pastor Paul Zoch on February 6th at 3:00 p.m. The church wishes to share this wonderful service with the community, as well as the reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Paul has been the lay minister at Good Shepherd for 18 years. During these years the church has experienced growth through new members and his leading the successful merger in 2013 between Trinity Lutheran Church, Orange and St. Mark Lutheran, Bridge City. Most of Reverend Zoch’s life has been spent in Bridge City, and he is a graduate of Bridge City High School. He received a BBA in Accounting from Lamar University and a MBA in Finance from the University of Houston. Now he has completed seminary work through the Theological Education Ministry program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to become an ordained minister. He has been active in community affairs since returning to Bridge City in 1997.

3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

409-738-2070

First Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

409-886-4167

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

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

Pastor: Michael Procella EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

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

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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

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

Harvest Chapel

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

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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

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.

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West Orange Christian Church

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

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19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, february 3, 2016 9B

MARDI GRAS COLORING FUN

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Zane Rey Wooley, Deceased, were issued on November 24, 2015, in Cause No. P17355, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Brandi Nicole Wooley. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Paul M. Fukuda Attorney at Law 312 Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED this the19th day of January, 2016.

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PAUL M. FUKUDA Attorney for Ardice Clay Ener State Bar No. 00789915 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-883-4357

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Texas State Genealogical Society donates funds Special to The Record The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is proud to announce the donation of $5,000 from the Texas State Genealogical Society to the Save Texas History Program. The funds will be used for the continued conservation of important Republic of Texas records in the Texas General Land Office Archives. With this most recent donation, the Texas State Genealogical Society has contributed a total of $50,000 to the Texas General Land Office’s conservation efforts since 2009. “The Texas State Genealogical Society has been a great partner with the Texas General Land Office when it comes to conserving early records of our ancestors,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “It is because of the help of the Texas State Genealogical Society, and other groups like them, that the Save Texas History program has been a success. I hope that other non-profits, individuals, foundations, and the private sector will be inspired to make their own donations to the Save Texas History program so that the General Land Office can continue to conserve historic documents for future generations.” The Texas State Genealogical Society is working to adopt the entirety of the Clerk Returns Collection of the Texas General Land Office, comprised of fifty boxes of documents. Clerk Returns were created by clerks for the local county board of land commissioners during the 19th century to record information associated with the issuance of a land certificate. A copy of each return was then sent to the GLO and was used to confirm the legal issuance of the land certificate and to check for fraud. Today, the collection is primarily used by genealogists. Clerk Returns contain the name of every person to whom a certificate was given, the amount of land granted to each person, the time of their emigration to the country, and the name(s) of the witness(es) who endorsed the claimants. “The Texas State Genealogical Society is pleased to continue our ongoing support of this project that preserves and provides access to these important and unique records not previously available to family historians. This donation raises our total commitment to this project to $50,000,” said John Wylie, Texas State Genealogical Society President. The TSGS is organized and operated as a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)3 corporation. The mission of TSGS is to research, record, accumulate, reproduce, distribute, and circulate genealogical and historical material; assist in making such material available to those who are, or may be encouraged to be, in family and Texas history; perpetuate the memory of Texans and their ancestors; stress the importance of accuracy through the careful documentation of research; make donations by acquisition or memorial to research collections which are open to the public; disseminate knowledge by sponsoring conferences, workshops, and seminars; publish useful to research for genealogists; and, sponsor awards for writing and honors recognizing the efforts of individuals and organizations. http://www.txsgs. org/. Created in 2004, the Save Texas History program is a statewide initiative to rally public support and private funding for the preservation and promotion of the historic maps and documents housed in the GLO Archives, and serves as a resource for teaching and digitizing Texas history. If you would like to donate to the Save Texas History program to adopt a document or collection, assist with archival acquisitions, develop educational programs, or support digital projects, please visit www.savetexashistory.org. Follow Save Texas History on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/SaveTXHistory and Twitter at https://twitter.com/SaveTxHistory.