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Christmas Lights Parade ready to roll Dec. 5 varro, and First Baptist Church to organize and stage the parade. Granger Chevrolet and Sabine River Ford provide trucks to pick up all the donated toys at the staging areas. “The event is free for families to attend,” says Hanneman. And participants are able to enter the parade through the donation of a toy. In order to enter the parade, Hanneman advises that anyone interested
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BJ Hanneman, an executive for the Bridge City Chamber, is looking forward to her second year working on the Bridge City Christmas Parade, “It is a lot of fun getting to see and meet everyone,” she says. The night parade has been a Bridge City tradition for seven years, but even prior to that, the parade took place during the day. “The parade used to travel down Texas Avenue, the entire street would be closed off,” notes Hanneman. The parade has become an important part of the community because it is “a good way for families to get into the Christmas spirit at the beginning of the season,” suggests BJ Hanneman. The event is free and family friendly and incorporates many of the members of the community. The Bridge City Strutters, High School Band, local first responders including the volunteer fire de-
‘Light of the World’ program Staff Report For The Record
Project GLOW will host The Light of the World presentation Dec. 3, at 7 pm in the Bridge City High School cafeteria. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door the night of the program. Those scheduled to perform are the Bridge City Strutters, several Bridge City school choirs, the BCHS drama department, local businesses and the BC Police Department and BC Fire Department. Local businesses Amy’s Elite Dance Force, Studio C and Tiger Rock Martial Arts will perform. All proceeds from the program will be donated to the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance.
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simply visit bridgecitychamber. com and download the application. The parade is December 5, 2015 and begins at First Baptist Church on Roundbunch traveling to the elementary and ending at the Intermediate school. Judges will be provided for four categories including Vehicle, Dance, Ambulatory, and Float with several awards available in each category. All groups
will pause to perform in front of the judges. The narrator of this year’s parade is Michael Hanneman. This year’s Parade Marshall is Mayor Kirk Roccaforte. Directly after the parade this year, Bridge City Bank will be showing an outdoor movie. It is also free and open to the public. BJ Hanneman suggests these are great opportunities to “get in the spirit of the season.”
Perfect Attendence Pays Off Among the many attractions of the Bridge City Christmas Lights Parade is Santa and Mrs. Clause., seen here during the 2014 parade.
partment, police department, and Constable Mark Philpott all participate. The Bridge City City Council as well as many local businesses usually have a float. And an organization, Jeepers4Jesus, is involved throughout the parade along with Scot. C. Schaffer.
All participants provide an entry fee of a toy donation to the Ministerial Alliance. According to Hanneman, “last year the Ministerial Alliance helped over 700 families.” It is a concerted effort on behalf of all who participate with the help of Bridge City ISD, George Na-
Repubicans file for March Primary election Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
The filing period for the March Primary elections has become very active in the past week. Seven incumbents and four new candidates have come forth in the past week to file for a spot on the ballot in the Republican and Democratic Primary elections, which are scheduled to take place in March 2016. The Republican Party in Orange County has basically had all of the activity since filing began on Nov. 14. Two incumbents, Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt and Orange County Attorney John Kimbrough, have filed for re-election to their respective positions. Both have switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party for the 2016 Primary. All four Orange County Constables, Chris Humble, Precinct 1; David Cagle, Pre-
cinct 2; Mark Philpott, Precinct 3; and Weldon Peveto, Precinct 4; have filed for reelection on the Republican ballot and are currently unopposed. John Banken, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 3, has filed for re-election and is currently unopposed on the Republican ballot. In Precint 1, new candidates Shirley Zimmerman and Johnny Trahan will face off in March to hopefully fill the seat being vacated by current commissioner David Dubose. Judge Troy Johnson is seeking re-election to the Orange County Second Court at Law seat, while Judge Courtney Arkeen and Judge Dennis Powell have filed for re-election to their positions in Orange County 128th District Court and Orange County 163rd District Court, respectively. Two new candidates have
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As an incentive to attend school every day, Orangefield Elementary takes all students who received perfect attendance the previous school year to Moody Gardens in Galveston. This year 35 students participated in this event. They toured the Rainforest and watched an IMAX movie.
CCS looking to add gymnasium to educational facility Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
Community Christian School is growing and its leadership is looking to the future to benefit not only its students, but the community as a whole. Community Christian School, located at 3400 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Orange, recently announced plans for the construction of a multipurpose gymnasium. Although it would benefit students of the private school greatly, it is not intended to be solely for school or church use. “Our heart is to provide this
opportunity for the community and increase our ministry opportunities,” said Pastor Daniel Rose of Community Church of Orange. “The gymnasium would not only allow us to give our children a complete educational opportunity, but it would allow us to reach out to so many others in the commuThis image is what the proposed new gymnasium and classrooms would look like at Community Christian School in Orange. The proposed $3.5 million project would have 13 classrooms, lockers, showers, weight room, and math and science labs.
nity.” Rose stated the gym could be utilized by local residents for a variety of community activities, such as a summer basketball league and even Little Dribblers. Community groups and civic organizations looking for meeting space could potentially use the gym as well. “God has called us to this community, whether that’s having a child bounce a basketball or a meeting for financial counseling,” Rose explained. According to Rose, the gym-
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59th annual Toy Coffee set for Dec. 3 Service League of Orange event hosted at First Presbyterian Church Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
Guests of the annual Toy Coffee holiday event will have the opportunity to experience something a little different this year. The Service League of Orange will hold its 59th Annual Toy Coffee event from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at First Presbyterian Church, 902 W. Green Ave. in downtown Orange. Admission for the event is a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation. The event will feature a mix of holiday decorations with the many wonderful and breath-taking architectural designs of the historic facility. The church was established in 1878, according to information provided by First Presbyterian Church. Construction of the Lutcher Memorial Building at First Presbyterian Church was completed in 1912 and features classic Greek Revival architecture. It is also credited with being the first air-conditioned public
building constructed west of the Mississippi River. The church is also known for its beautiful opalescent stained glass windows, such as “The Good Shepherd,” “The Holy Family” and “Jesus in the Temple,” among others. “A normal tour of the church takes about 45-minutes,” said Cara Love of First Presbyterian Church. “The tour for the Toy Coffee will only be about 10 minutes, but it will give the guests a glimpse of so much of the beauty that is located here. The focus will be on the windows and architecture, along with the decorations.” One unique feature is The Chrismon Tree, located on the second floor. A Chrismon Tree is slightly different than a typical Christmas tree in that they are always white and gold. The purpose of the tree is to remind people of the life, teaching and ministry of Jesus. The white of the tree sym-
bolizes Jesus’ purity and perfection, while the gold represents His majesty and glory as King of kings, according to church information. The tree is a reminder of God’s creation, which is fresh and alive and represents people who are alive and growing in Jesus. The Chrismon Tree is displayed during Advent, which is the four Sunday’s before Christmas and will be on display until Jan. 6, 2016, which is the Feast of Epiphany. The ornaments on the tree are handmade by churchmembers and each symbol has a meaning. These symbols are the fish, butterfly, dove, shell and Jerusalem Cross. The church is home to a beautiful sounding 38-rank Casavant Organ, which is a three manual instrument with 2,435 pipes. It was installed in the spring of 1953 and the first recital was held on May 3, 1953. “Guests will have a real treat for the Toy Coffee as
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Darren Hoyland will be playing on one of the organs,” Love added. Since 2009, approximately 2,300 guests have attended the annual Toy Coffee event and donated more than 2,800 toys and almost $24,000, according to information from the Service League. Parking will be available in a lot located on Elm Street, between 8th and 9th Streets. Guests will follow the sidewalk along 8th Street to the front of the church. Shuttles will be available to help transport guests. Guests will enter through the main entrance of the church and proceed upstairs to the left as the tour begins and then come back down the right stairs and go into the lower sanctuary for refreshments. An elevator is available for those who may be unable to utilize the stairs, but the stairway portion of the tour does include a large part of the information for the event.
filed for spots on the Republican ballot for the Orange County Tax Assessor - Collector position, Debbie Meaux and Karen Fisher. The seat is currently held by Lynda Gunstream (Democrat) who has announced she will retire. Brandy Robertson has officially filed for the Orange County Clerk position on the Republican ballot in 2016, as well. Robertson was appointed the position by Orange County Commissioners Court following the departure of Karen Jo Vance. This seat is for the remaining two years of the term and will be on the 2018 ballot as well. Sheila Faske has filed to retain her position as Orange County Republican Chairperson and is unopposed. In the Orange County Democratic Party, there is only one position currently set for the March 2016 ballot. Deborah Mitchell, the current Orange County Democratic Chairperson, will be opposed by new candidate Don Brown for leadership of the local party. The filing deadline for the March Primary elections is at 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.
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Community Christian School From Page 1 nasium will be a $3.5 million multi-purpose project which will include typical gymnasium facilities such as the gym itself, locker rooms and showers. It will also include a weight room to be utilized by school athletes. The new facility will be approximately 2,000 square feet and will serve educational purposes as well, such as 13 new classrooms, a science lab and math lab to allow students to obtain the best education possible. “In order to remain competitive educationally in areas of science and math, we need
these labs for our students,” he said. “It requires a huge committment from the church and the community. “Our first fundraiser went really well,” Rose continued. “We’ve already had $2 million in pledges. These people have given because they care about the kids and the community. We have three students in our junior class, which has 17 students, who have the possibility of being considered as National Merit Scholars. That’s a big deal. Our students always do well with scholarships and this is an exciting possibility for these students and the school.”
Rose believes it is the responsibility of not only his church, but all churches, to reach out to the community and welcome all to “God’s Kingdom.” “The Willow Creek apartments are being built next door, and we’ve already had meetings with them,” Rose said. “We want them to be involved too. Our primary purpose is to bring glory to God, and we can do that by being good neighbors.” According to Rose, Community Christian School has been on a growth increase for the past four years. Although there
is no timetable for construction, he would like to begin shortly after reaching approximately 75 percent of the fundraising goal. “We will reach out to alumni and others in the community for support, but most of it will come from the body of the church and school,” Rose added with a laugh. “But if anyone else wants to help, that’s fine too. “Our main hope is that this building has a lot more than just people from the church in it, when it’s finally ready for use,” he continued. “If it’s only church members, then we have failed.”
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From the Texas Department of Public Safety: The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to always celebrate responsibly and to make safe driving habits a priority during the heavily travelled Thanksgiving holiday weekend. “As Texans travel to be with family and friends this Thanksgiving season, we urge all drivers to use extra caution on roadways and always drive sober,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “The increased traffic and potential for inclement weather and impaired driving can make holiday travel especially challenging, and DPS troopers will be working nonstop to keep the roads safe for everyone.” DPS troopers will be patrolling Texas roadways throughout the holiday weekend looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt
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Bennett, 93, passed away Nov. 18. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Jean Harmon Bennett, daughter, Barbara Bennett Olson and husband, David; grandchildren, Michael Robert Olson and wife, Stacey and Katherine Elizabeth Olson Triska and husband, Jeremy and great grandchildren, Chloe Jane Olson, Layla Ann Olson, and Holden Luke Triska. Gravesite services were held Saturday in Houston. .
From The Creaux’s Nest GO MUSTANGS Last week the West Orange-Stark Mustangs decisively defeated the Wharton Tigers 47-15 in the Class 4-A Region III, Division II area round playoffs. Mustang quarterback Jack Dallas threw four first half touchdowns which appeared like Coach Cornell Thompson was honing his passing game. Wharton was the perfect team for WO-S to prefect their passing game against. Dallas was 16 of 21 for 219 yards through the air. The Mustang ‘Chain Gang’ continues to be reliable. They are, and for many years have been, the Mustangs anchor keeping the team grounded and affording a good offense the opportunity to win. This Friday, the Mustangs go up against a good Caldwell team in the Region III semi-finals. Thanks to writer Meri Ellen Jacobs, who for years has done and excellent job covering the Mustangs in her weekly column “Mustang Insider.” Meri Ellen has chronicled the exploits of the West Orange-Stark football team and watched every game and knows each player personally. She has watched the good ones come along and go on to become college and pro stars. She could write a great book about a school with a rich football tradition of success. Meri Ellen has already written most of the story through her columns. She just needs to add the human side of the great youngsters and coaches that have been a part of Mustang football. I’m sure she has some great schoolyard stories about the youngsters who went on to stardom and also about the young men in the trenches who, when they graduated, left their mark as someone special who had contributed to the Mustang tradition and pride that goes with it. Life will go on and from time to time they will glance back at Meri Ellen’s columns and remember particular games, the bus rides or sharing a special experience with teammates. The pride of once being a Mustang will be renewed over and over as they travel the road of life. That’s how it is with traditions. Good luck this week. Just one more step towards state playoffs. All of Orange County will again be pulling for WO-S to march on.*****Well, I’ve got to move on and keep up my personal tradition of 45 years of producing a column that has been well received for five decades. I am thankful this Thanksgiving for the many loyal readers and our family of advertisers who make it all possible. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. GIVING THANKS FOR THE CREATOR’S GIFTS On Thanksgiving Day, an American holiday, we have images of football, family gatherings, turkey with stuffing, pumpkin pie and thoughts of the pilgrims, the acknowledged founders of the feast. Giving thanks for the Creator’s gifts was always, from ancient times, customs of the native people of North America. They held ceremonies to give thanks for a successful harvest. Today giving thanks still is the primary reason for the celebration. The Pilgrims gave thanks to God. To those people of strong Christian faith it was a joyous outpouring of gratitude. Texas, Florida, Maine and Virginia each declared itself the site of the first Thanksgiving and historical documents support the various claims. Spanish explorers and English colonists celebrated religious services of thanksgiving years before the Mayflower arrived. President George Washington was the first president to proclaim a day of thanksgiving, issuing his request on October 3, 1789. Ironically exactly 74 years to the day before Lincoln, on October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation setting the last Thursday of November ‘a day of Thanksgiving and praise.’ Prior to this, each state scheduled its own Thanksgiving holiday at different times. Presidents Washington, Adams and Monroe all proclaimed national Thanksgiving, but this custom fell out of use by 1815. By the 1850’s, almost every state and territory celebrated Thanksgiving on its own. Sarah Joseph Hale, edition of the poplar woman’s magazine, “Godey’s Lady’s Book,” petitioned several presidents on this matter without success but her efforts finally succeeded in 1863 when she convinced Lincoln that a national thanksgiving might save to unite a war torn county. President Lincoln declared two national Thanksgiving Days that year, one for August 6, celebrating the victory at Gettysburg and a second for the last Thursday in November. Neither Lincoln nor his successors made the holiday a fixed annual event. The President still had to proclaim Thanksgiving each year and the last Thursday became the customary day.In a controversial move, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, to lengthen the Christmas shopping season, made it the next to last Thursday in November. Two years later, Congress responded by permanently establishing the holiday as the fourth Thursday in the month of November. Notice they didn’t say last Thursday. Throughout his proclamation of October 3, 1863, Lincoln invokes the Almighty God, “No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things, they are the gracious gifts of the Most High God. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens, in every part of the United States and also those at sea and those who are in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwells in the Heavens.” In the last part of the proclamation President Lincoln added, “The interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as may be consistent with the Divine purpose, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and union. Throughout the ages, since the Pilgrims, religion has been a big part of the thanksgiving celebration. Giving thanks to God on this day is in the American tradition. however, today, we seem to have drifted away from what at one time was considered a “Holy Day.” This Thanksgiving Day, don’t forget to thank God for his many blessings and give Him praise for the well being of the family and for the bounty He has provided. 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TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Agp-2005 A dazzling season playoffs ends for Big Red. The Bridge City Cardinals fall 27-10 to the Hutto Hippos in Region III semi-finals. The Cards suffered the loss of their star quarterback, junior John Dishon, who was injured in an auto accident. After the stunning 23-0 victory over Jasper last week Class 3-A teams statewide playoffs began bracing for the emergence of the very talented and dangerous B.C. Cardinals. That all ended, perhaps prematurely, without the flash and dash of Dishon on both sides of the ball. It was the third post season bid for Coach Claude Tarver in his four seasons at Bridge City.*****The West Orange-Stark Mustangs are in Texas top four. The Mustangs 12-0 defeat over a strong Giddings team 42-11, was a team effort as the offensive line made holes for Kenneth Beasley and Earl Thomas all night. The defense allowed only 299 yards rushing, none through the air. The only pass completed by the Buffalos was caught by Thomas. WO-S will face the Wimberly Texans, 13-0, on Friday in Katy, in the State semifinals. It started in August with 183 teams and the Mustangs are one of the four remaining. Beasley has rolled up 1,365 yards on 221 carries, 6.2 yards per carry, averaging 516 points for Coach Dan Hooks in 13 games, a 39.69 average per contest. Beasley has verbally committed to the Texas Longhorns. Junior Earl Thomas rushed for 112 yards on 13 carries for a TD and caught a 41 yard Beasley pass for a six pointer against Giddings.*****For 49 years. the Service League of Orange has held an annual Toy Coffee. On Thursday, David and Sharon Kosboth’s home, 2749 Sunset Drive, across from Sunset Grove Country Club, will be the sight of the Toy Coffee, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. *****The Rev. Lynn Ashcraft, who became pastor of North Orange Baptist Church in 1973, announced he will retire on Dec. 31, after 32 years. During his tenure the church moved to a new site, built a sanctuary, plus other buildings, including a gym.*****Nick Wingate, 86, to marshal Jaycee Christmas parade. His meat market was destroyed by Hurricane Rita. Wingate Meat Market was started by his father, Claude and uncle George Wingate. When the brothers were teenagers they butchered a cow and sold the meat door to door. Nick and his brothers were in business for several years. The last 40 years Nick, his wife and son have operated the meat market on MacArthur Drive. (Editor’s note: Nick died a few months ago at age 96.)*****The Oak Ridge Boys are coming to Lutcher Theater on Dec. 6. *****Van Choate acquired Tuffy’s Eatery. In 1985 Donald “Tuffy” Bishop opened Tuffy’s on the corner of Hwy. 12 and Hwy. 62, in Mauriceville. He operated the restaurant for seven years until he sold it to Mike Hamilton. Mike adopted the name “Tuffy” and was called that by many of the State Representatives he served with in Austin. The restaurant again has been sold, this time to Van and Josette Choate.*****County to condemn Rita damaged property in order to begin process for FEMA to remove debris.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Wilson J. “Gator” LeBlanc, 66, of Mauriceville, died Nov. 18. He owned and operated his own trucking company. He is survived by his wife Patsy and daughters Tonya, Melissa and Peggy and two adopted children Robby and Veronica.*****Dawn Delaney Aytes, 50, of Orange, died Nov. 20. She worked at the Orange County Tax office 20 years and 10 years with Orange County Ambulance. She is survived by her mother Virginia Clark and sons Clifford and James Aytes.*****Helen Rose Edwards, 78, of Orange, died Nov. 21. She is survived by sons Michael and Joseph Variot and daughter Crystal Edwards.*****Birdie Landry, 80, of Bridge City, died Nov. 22. A native of Scott, Louisiana, she was one of 17 Duhon children. She was active in the Senior Citizens Association, Merry Mixers and volunteered at nursing homes and hospitals.*****A.C. Hazlewood, 84, of Orange, died Nov. 22. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Dupont in Orange. Service was held Nov. 26.*****Cornelia Rebecca “Connie” Moore, 85, of Little Cypress, died Nov. 23. A 1935 French High graduate, she moved to Orange in 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Moore. She is survived by her son Lynn Alan Moore and daughter Catherine Crouse. Service was held Nov. 28.*****Serenity Hope Harvey, infant daughter of Crystal and Billy Harvey, died Nov. 23. She is also survived by brother Brandon and sisters Trinity and Kinity, all of Bridge City. 40 Years Ago-1975 The Orange County Bass Club newly elected officers are: Gary Glende, president; Jimmy McKee, vice-president; Carl K. Thibodeaux, secretary; Willie Hayes, treasurer. directors will be Troy Woodall, Harold Bull and Leslie Bolt.*****Walter Smith celebrated a birthday on Nov. 26. He is the mate of Mary Dorothea Fountain Smith.*****Five members of the Dolly family celebrate birthdays, Vera, Nov. 5; Jerry, Nov. 7; Kenny, Nov. 10; Kathy, Nov. 11 and Gerald, Nov. 12. They will just have one big party.*****Jo Ann Brabham celebrates Dec. 3. She may be 43 but she looks 33.*****The Texas A&M Aggies beat Texas 20 to 10. A&M coach Emery Bellard just wouldn’t run up the score on his old friend Darrell Royal. Anyway, that’s the rumor that Aggie Doug Harrington is spreading.*****Beth Dugas stars in the production of “Applause.”*****Coach Vernon Glass leaves Lamar.*****Joy Young sent her sister, Inez Hearn, a turkey’s butt in a cupcake holder. Danny Blacksher was the delivery boy. In retaliation, Inez and son Harold, arranged for a fire truck to pull up to Joy’s house with sirens blaring. The fireman jumped out, pulling hoses and nearly gave Joy a heart attack. Those sisters are something else.*****Dick’s Texas Ave. Grocery, in Bridge City, weekly specials are: Sirloin steak, $1.27 lb.; T-bone steak, $1.57 lb.; Round steak, $1.27 lb.; 25 pounds meat freezer order, $24.95; Halves, 69 cents lb.; Hinds, 89 cents lb. A FEW HAPPENINGS It was great news hearing that our friend Elaine Myers, from the Horseman Store, who has been battling cancer for the last couple of years, has been declared cancer free. What a blessing for this strong, hardworking lady. Elaine is a born optimist who always sees the glass half full.*****We had a nice visit with native character Jerry Priddy, who had everyone at Harmon‘s car lot in stitches telling stories about his hospital experiences. Jerry‘s stories are hilarious. He could be a standup comic if he could stand up that long. He’s a sit down story teller.*****Dr. Amber Dunn was home for a few days from Garden City, Kansas. She witnessed her first tornado which hit Garden City. She was raised in hurricane country so a tornado was a new experience.*****Also visiting at the Dunn’s this week is grandson Sean Gros, a U.S. Coast Guardsman, who came in from New York to spend Thanksgiving with his family. He and his cousin Amber just missed each other by hours.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days: On Nov. 25, our longtime buddy Howard Morse, business man and Bridge City bank board member turns 91. He’ll do to ride the range with. Also celebrating is Trendz owner Sherry Hickman, Joel Gilbert and Serena Simonton. Celebrities celebrating on this day, actress Christina
Applegate, 44, singer Amy Grant, 55 and Dancing with the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli, 60.*****Nov, 26 finds a unique, special kind of guy, D.J. “Ace” Amedo, celebrating. Also having a birthday on this day is the prettiest district judge in Texas, the mother of twins, Judge Courtney Burch Arkeen, and one of Kim and Lon Hubbard’s lovely daughters Taryn Hubbard celebrates as does Holly McKinley and Shelly Hollier. Dist. Attorney, football analyst and college game forecaster John Kimbrough celebrates today also. They are joined by celebrities singer Tina Turner, 76, comedian Rich Little, 77 and country singer Joe Nichols, 39. Nov. 26 is also Thanksgiving Day in the USA.*****Nov. 27 finds Melissa Fisher, a nice lady celebrating as does June and the late Fred Gregory’s lovely daughter, former beauty queen Sharon Gregory. Also having a birthday on this day is Betty Simonton, Cindy Huckabay, Don North, Bobby Adams and Roy’s sister Shirley Kogas. They join actors Robin Givens, 51 and Jaleel (Urkel) White, 39 and politician Caroline Kennedy, 58.*****On Nov. 28, Russell Dillow, married to Mary Sartin, former teacher, celebrates today. Also a great guy, Debbie’s husband, David Fusilier celebrates. Our former editor Jerry Childress, wherever he might be, turns a year older today. Cassandra Carpenter, Barbara Peveto and Haley Barlow also celebrate. TV show host Jon Stewart, 53 and actor Ed Harris, 65 also celebrate.*****Nov. 29, finds county commissioner Barry Burton a year older today. Maybe he’s a bit wiser. Also celebrating are Troy Manuel, Jim Bob Aven and pretty Angela Webb.They join game show host Howie Mandel, 60, sportscaster Vin Scully, 88 and actor Andrew McCarthy, 53.*****On Nov. 30, Norris and Pat Brandon’s chicken raising daughter Evelyn celebrates. So does the ‘Big Red’ man Ray Leleux’s buddy Vance Chauvin and Erin Evans, Sandra Smith and Kenneth Manuel. Celebrities celebrating on this day are baseball player Bo Jackson, 53, singer Billy Idol, 60 and actor Ben Stiller.*****On Dec. 1, our longtime College Station friend Bill Hare, who last week lost his Beall‘s sidekick Tommy Locke, celebrates a birthday as does Amanda George, Frank Welch and Wesley Duncan. Also on this day Janelle and George Sehon celebrate their 37th anniversary. Congrats and best wishes for many more healthy, happy years. They join singer/actress Bette Midler, 70, director Woody Allen, 80 and former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle, 38.*****Gas at the pump is the lowest price since President George W. and Cheney, (the oil men) took over the government. The price, around $1.70 a gallon, is not yet as low as it was when President Bill Clinton left office. My bet is if a Republican is elected in 2016, we will see $3 plus gas within a year to 14 months after they take over.*****This week, British Prime Minister David Cameron called for Britain to join the growing ranks of nations bombing the Islamic State’s home base in Syria. The United States, France, Russia and Turkey are among the countries that have intensified air strikes against the Islamic State. My bet is that President Obama’s strategy will work in the long haul. The coalition will eventually defeat ISIS or greatly diminish their forces before Obama leaves office without body bags of our young arriving home every day.*****This week we are publishing Ms. Pearl’s Thanksgiving poem. We are glad to report that Pearl is doing fine. She can’t run as fast as she used to but her mind is sharp as ever.*****Congrats to Orangefield’s coach, Josh Smalley, and the Bobcats for a great season. Coach Smalley and his staff are doing a good job with the athletic program in all sports.*****Thanks to Capt. Chuck Uzzel we will eat good this holiday season. His gifts of wild ducks and geese will make for some great meals. Capt. Chuck is a good boy, he always takes care of the old folks.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and back at PK’s Grill next. Everyone is welcome. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Father Guillory is an elderly priest at Lafayette’s St. Joseph Catholic Church. One day, speaking to da young priest, Father Desormeaux, he said, “It was a good idea you had to replace da first four pews with plush bucket theater seats. It worked like a charm. Da front of the church fills up first.” Da young priest nodded and da old priest continued, “And you told me a little more beat to da music would bring young people back to church so I suppose me, da Rock-N-Roll gospel choir was annutter good idea. We are packed in da balcony.” Father Desormeaux, said, “Tank you Father, I’m pleased dat you are open to da new ideas of youth.” “Well,” said Father Guillory, “I’m afraid you’ve gone too far wit da drive-thru confessional.” “But Father,” protested da young priest, “My confessions have nearly doubled since I began dat me.” “I know son,” replied Father Guillory, “But da flashing neon sign, Toot-N-Tell or Go to Hell,” cannot stay on da church roof no. C’EST TOUT Over the last few months we have heard a lot about the presidential races but very little about state and local races until now. Political contests here at home should draw a lot more attention than it does. Now that Orange County has become a one party primary, two things will happen, we will have a light turn out in the March Primary. The last county judges race drew 6,000 votes out of 50,000 registered. That elected a county judge. Many of the candidates and office holders who declare themselves as Republicans do it as a matter of convenience and because of straight party vote. Their hope is not to face opposition, first in the primary and especially in November. The March Primary will be a little larger because of the presidential race and Texas still having a chance to pick the Republican nominee. So far, I haven’t noticed any ground swell of support for any of them in this county.*****A lot of good local office holders deserve to be re-elected but none more than Sheriff Keith Merritt, who is a good, dedicated sheriff and leader. County Commissioner John Banken is also doing a good job representing Pct. 3, which takes in West Orange, Orangefield and Bridge City. Banken, a former city councilman and mayor of Bridge City, is sincere about his service. He’s not a yes man and can be counted on to speak up when he feels something is not in the best interest of the citizens. For years he has been active in the community and in the Ministerial Alliance. He’s doing a good job and shouldn’t draw any opposition. If he does, he deserves to be re-elected.*****More on politics later but for now my time is up. Thanks for yours. Please read us cover to cover, shop our family of advertisers when you can. A blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours. Stay safe on the road. God Bless.
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Spanish help Texans lay claim to first Thanksgiving From Texas Almanac Texas State Historical Assc.
A new Thanksgiving tradition has taken root in Texas. El Paso residents now claim the first Thanksgiving in North America. The modern event, first observed in April 1989, commemorates a day of thanksgiving celebrated by Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate and his expedition on April 30, 1598.
The History Juan de Oñate was a member of a distinguished family that had loyally worked for the Spanish crown. His father had discovered and developed rich mines in Zacatecas, Mexico. Oñate, himself, had opened the mines of San Luis Potosí and performed many other services for the Spanish king. But he wanted to carve an unquestioned place in history by leading an important expedition into unexplored land. San Elizario, above during a modern celebration, is at or near the site where Juan de Oñate staged a celebration of thanksgiving in 1598. Photo by Robert Plocheck. He was granted land in the northern Rio Grande Valley among the Pueblo Indians by the viceroy of New Spain. The viceroy moved to a new post, however, and his successor was slow to grant Oñate permission to begin his expedition. Finally, in 1597, approval came. To reach his new holdings, Oñate chose to bypass the traditional route that followed the Rio Conchos in present-day Mexico to the Rio Grande and then northward along the Rio Grande into New Mexico. In the summer of 1597, Oñate sent Vicente de Zaldívar to blaze a wagon trail from Santa Barbara in southern Chihuahua, along which could be found adequate water supplies. Zaldívar underwent many hardships, including capture by Indians, in carrying out his instructions. No mention of the hardships was made, however, when he made his report to Oñate. (The trail blazed by Zaldívar has become the route of the modern highway between Chihuahua City and El Paso.) By early March 1598, Oñate’s expedition of 500 people, including soldiers, colonists, wives and children and 7,000 head of livestock, was ready to cross the treacherous Chihuahuan Desert. Almost from the beginning of the 50-day march, nature challenged the Spaniards. First, seven consecutive days of rain made travel miserable. Then the hardship was reversed, and the travelers suffered greatly from the dry weather. On one occasion, a chance rain shower saved the parched colonists. Finally, for the last five days
of the march before reaching the Rio Grande, the expedition ran out of both food and water, forcing the men, women and children to seek roots and other scarce desert vegetation to eat. Both animals and humans almost went mad with thirst before the party reached water. Two horses drank until their stomachs burst, and two others drowned in the river in their haste to consume as much water as possible. The Rio Grande was the salvation of the expedition, however. After recuperating for 10 days, Oñate ordered a day of thanksgiving for the survival of the expedition. Included in the event was a feast, supplied with game by the Spaniards and with fish by the natives of the region. A mass was said by the Franciscan missionaries traveling with the expedition. And finally, Oñate read La Toma -the taking -- declaring the land drained by the Great River to be the possession of King Philip II of Spain. Some historians call this one of the truly important dates in the history of the continent, marking the beginning of Spanish colonization in the American Southwest. A member of the expedition wrote of the original celebration, “We built a great bonfire and roasted the meat and fish, and then all sat down to a repast the like of which we had never enjoyed before. . .We were happy that our trials were over; as happy as were the passengers in the Ark when they saw the dove returning with the olive branch in his beak, bringing tidings that the deluge had subsided.” After the celebration, the Oñate expedition continued up the Rio Grande and eventually settled near Santa Fé. As one historian noted, when Jamestown and Plymouth were established early in the 17th century, they were English attempts to gain a foothold in the New World. Santa Fé was but one of hundreds of towns the Spanish already had established in the New World. Sheldon Hall, president of the El Paso Mission Trail Association that sponsored the modern celebration, also said that the first drama presented in North America was part of the celebration. The play, written by a Capt. Farfan of the expedition, was produced by the soldiers and depicted the conversion of the Indians to Christianity.
The First Thanksgiving With El Paso’s entry into the Thanksgiving sweepstakes, Texas now has two observances in what’s becoming a crowded field of locales vying for attention as the site of the first Thanksgiving. The second Texas claim was
an event held earliest of all those claiming primacy. The Texas Society of Daughters of the American Colonists placed a marker in 1959 just outside Canyon. It declared that the expedition of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in May 1541 celebrated the first feast of Thanksgiving in Palo Duro Canyon. Fray Juan Padilla said a mass at this observance. However, later research indicated that grapes and pecans were gathered by the celebrants for the feast, and neither grow in Palo Duro Canyon. There is now some doubt whether this was a special thanksgiving or a celebration of the Feast of the Ascension. It was held in Texas, but may have been on one of the forks of the Brazos River farther south, probably in Blanco Canyon.
Other Claims to the First Thanksgiving
the “first Thanksgiving.” Even earlier in Florida, a small colony of French Huguenots living near present-day Jacksonville noted a special thanksgiving prayer. The colony soon was wiped out by the Spanish. Maine, too, stakes a claim to the first Thanksgiving on the basis of a service held by colonists on August 9, 1607, to give thanks for a safe voyage. Virginians are convinced their ancestors celebrated the first Thanksgiving when Jamestown settlers in 1610 held a service of thanksgiving for their survival of a harsh winter. Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Maine had annual thanksgiving observances before the 19th century. Throughout the 19th century, Thanksgiving observances spread from state to state. Occasionally, special national
There’s no doubt that today’s Thanksgiving tradition is New England born and bred. It’s not a single tradition, however, but a combination of traditions, according to one researcher. Randall Mason, a researcher for Plimoth Plantation Inc., which operates a model 17th century village at Plymouth, Mass., says today’s celebration is a cross between a British harvest festival and a special day of religious thanksgiving, both originally observed by pilgrims in New England. In 1621, just months after their arrival from England, residents of Plymouth celebrated a harvest festival, which was indistinguishable from those observed throughout Britain at the time. It was a secular event with feasting and games. The only religious observance was the saying of grace before the meal. Two years later, the governor of Plymouth colony called for a special day of religious thanksgiving for the end of a drought that plagued the colony. This was an extra day of prayer and religious observance, according to Mason. Special days of religious thanksgiving were called throughout the colonial period. Connecticut is given credit for initially adopting an annual day of general thanksgiving. The first for which a proclamation exists was called for Sept. 18, 1639, although some may have been held earlier. Another on record was held in 1644, and from 1649 onward, these special days of general thanksgiving were held annually. Massachusetts Bay Colony began annual observances in 1660. Several other states, however, claim the first thanksgiving. Puritans who arrived to establish Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 observed a special day of prayer that is often called
days of thanksgiving were proclaimed by American presidents. George Washington called the first national observance in 1789. Sam Houston proclaimed that March 2, 1842, Texas Independence Day, be a day of celebration of freedom and thanksgiving. But Gov. George Wood proclaimed the first Thanksgiving observance in Texas for the first Thursday in December 1849. Abraham Lincoln initiated the tradition of a national annual day of thanksgiving with a proclamation in 1863, during the Civil War. Franklin D. Roosevelt deviated from the practice of observing the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving in 1939. Retailers noted that a November 30 observance of Thanksgiving that year would leave only 20 shopping days until Christmas,
since the shopping season usually opens with the November holiday. A Nov. 23 observance was recognized by 23 states, and a similar number stuck to the November 30 celebration. Texas and Colorado commemorated both days. (Alaska and Hawaii, of course, were not in the Union at the time.) In 1941, FDR signed the law making the fourth Thursday in November the nation’s official Thanksgiving day. However, in 1944, 1945, 1950, 1951 and 1956, November had five Thursdays, and while other states changed their observances to coincide with the national law, Texas remained the lone holdout, observing the last Thursday in 1956. The Legislature changed the law in 1957 making the fourth Thursday in November the state’s official Thanksgiving.
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Obituaries & Memorials Norma Fischer Bridge City Norma Lea Fischer, 90, of Bridge City, passed away Nov. 22, in Pinehurst. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, Nov. 28, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Lahoma, Ok, Sept. 30, 1925, she was the daughter of Robert Ivan Davis and Lolita Alvina (Metzler). Norma graduated in 1943 from French High School in Beaumont. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Tallant Sunday school class, Eastern Star of Oklahoma and United Methodist Women. She was an excellent cook and will be greatly missed by many. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, William Reed Henderson, II and Glen Carl Fischer; sister, Roberta Richardson and brother, Douglas Davis. She is survived by her children, William Reed Henderson, III and wife Phyllis, of Orange, Tommy Glen Fischer and wife Gail, of Victoria, Australia, and Linda Marie Tibbitts and husband Larry, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Joe Henderson and wife Debbie, Charlotte Archer and husband Chris, Lisa Holt Schultz and Emily Hartman and husband Paul; great-grandchildren, Gage Archer, Brandon Archer, Lacey Monceaux, Rayli Hickox and Jett Schultz and her brother, Robert Davis. The family of Mrs. Fischer would like to thank Pinehurst Nursing and Rehab and Heart to Heart Hospice for their love, care, and compassion during this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City, TX 77611.
Laurence Callahan, Sr. Mauriceville Laurence James Callahan, Sr., 71, of Mauriceville, passed away Nov. 21, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Ricky Land. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Orange, Feb. 25, 1944, he was the son of Arthur Eugene Callahan and Joyce (Hilliard) Callahan. Laurence was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was also an electrician for North Star Steel for 15 years and a volunteer fireman for Bridge City Fire Department for 31 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alvin Callahan, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann (Fontenot) Callahan; children, Laurence J. Callahan, Jr. and wife Mary Ruth of Mauriceville, and Donna Slade and husband Jim of Pearcy, Arkansas; grandchildren, Sammi Lee Bahnsen and husband Joshua, Erin Evans and fiancé Kenny Tarver and Jacob Evans; step-grandchildren, Celia Roberts, Shelina Green and husband Keith, Joshua Clanton and wife Natalie, Jessica Callahan and husband Doug; great-grandchildren, Silas Bahnsen, Oliver Bahnsen, and Ezri Bahnsen; step-great-grandchildren, Rayden Carey Clanton, Sebastian Corey Roberts, Lily Marie Roberts and Atticus Green; siblings, Joseph Callahan of Orange, Charlsie Stewart of Lake Charles, Barbara Gosh of Minnesota and Elizabeth Langdon of Houston. Serving as pallbearers will be Alvin Callahan, Jr., Gene Callahan, Jeff Daigle, Ricky Bodin, Shon Branham and Chris Landry. Honorary pallbearers are Bridge City Fire Department, Lenny Wolf and George Johnson.
Margaret McCullough Pinehurst Margaret Ruth “ Peggy “ McCullough, 89, of Pinehurst, passed from this life Saturday, Nov. 21, at her residence. Born July 28, 1926 in Sour Lake, to Robert Roy Scaife and Bernadette (Landry) Scaife, she lived for the last 18 years in Orange. She had previously lived in Huntington Lake and Cut Off, La. Peggy worked and retired as a deli manager for the Brookshire Brothers Grocery Store and she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. At St. Mary’s, she served in the Altar Society and she donated her time and
treasure by sewing aprons and other items to assist the church. Peggy was also active along with her husband in gatherings and functions at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. She was a professional clown who went by the name “ The Kajun Klown.” She was a member of Clowns of America. She also had a passion for gardening and was a master gardener, she participated as a volunteer in the opening of the Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange as well as in other gardening groups in town. Peggy also gave of her time and treasures to the Thrift and Gift Shop where she made many friends. She will be remembered by her family for her uncanny sense of humor and wisdom to her love of cats and for her crafting ability. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Ernest Briggs and Duone “ Mac “ McCullough; five sisters, three brothers, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Those who will most cherish her memory are her niece, whom she looked upon as a daughter, Judy Duersch and husband, Nolan of Mesa, Az.; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces great nephews and extended family. Services to remember and honor her life will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Serving as the Celebrant will be Father Joseph P. Daleo, pastor of the church. Rite of Christian burial and interment will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont where she will then be laid to rest next to her husband, Ernest. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 912 West Cherry Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.
Larry Lee Hartburg Larry Starling Lee, 59, of Hartburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, at his residence following an illness. Born Nov. 18, 1956 in Port Arthur, to Lerue and Katherine (Leuschner) Lee, he grew up in Nederland and graduated from Nederland High School, he lived in Hartburg for many years and retired from the Transportation Department with the Port Neches – Groves I. S. D. After his retirement, he went to work as a sales associate for Home Depot and worked there until his passing. Larry was very passionate about fishing and he enjoyed going with his family and friends. Larry also enjoyed spending time with his family and will be missed by many. Larry is preceded in death by his parents and those who will most treasure his memory are his wife of 12 years, Marci Callahan Lee of Hartburg; daughter, Kasey Kristine Sclerandi and husband, Derek of Nederland; step daughter, Amanda Revere and husband, Brance of Orangefield; step son, Mark Bryant Smith of Vidor; sisters, Charlotte Lee Whipple and husband, Ron and Melaney Lee Gobel and husband, George all of Bastrop ab d grandchildren, Kamryn Revere, Kolton Revere and Ashton Smith. Larry is also survived by numerous members of his extended family and friends. Services for Larry will be held privately among the family. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.
Charles Brandon, Jr. Orange Charles “Charly” “Chuck” Ernest Brandon, Jr., 34, of Orange, passed away Nov. 19. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was Pastor Laurie Smith. Born in Orange, Sept. 26, 1981, he was the son of Charles Ernest Brandon, Sr. and Sherry (Pepper) Brandon. Charles loved his father dearly and enjoyed spending time with his friends and cousins. He was a very hard worker who loved sports, especially basketball. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his mothers, Sherry Pepper Brandon and Cindy Douget Brandon; sister, Kristi Brandon; brother, Brent Lee Brandon and his grandparents, Joe and Rose Brandon and Dolores Douget. He is survived by his father, Charles Brandon, Sr.; grandfather, Claude Douget; children, Gracie Michelle Brandon, Max Lee Brandon and Avery Jay Brandon; siblings, Calvin J. Reyn-
olds, Jr., Deanna M. Ashford, Lila M. Reynolds, Derek C. Reynolds, Matthew C. Brandon and Angela B. Brandon; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a love offering may be made to the Brandon family.
reader and learner, he would also appreciate a history or science book placed in his memory at one of the school libraries at either Orangefield or WOS.
Gloria Price West Orange
Arnold Lee Lilley Sr. “Tex” “Buddy” “Paw Paw Tex”, 74, passed away Nov. 18, at his home, accompanied by his wife, Cora. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at First Baptist Church Orangefield. Graveside service were held at Bland Cemetery, with Pastor, Cody Hogden officiating. Full obituary is available online at claybarfuneralhome.com. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnett Lilley; mother and step-father Leona and Less Rhodes and siblings A.W. Lilley, Earl Lilley, Doug Lilley and Linda Malone. He is survived by his loyal wife of 54 years Cora Mae “Peet” Lilley; son Lee Lilley and wife Mitzi of Call; daughter Ginger and son in law Cody Hogden of Bridge City; grandchildren, Gary Lilley, Kelley “Lilley” Presley and husband Bryan Presley and Brooklyn Hogden; great grandchildren, Madison Lilley, Breyton Lilley and Landon Presley; sisters, Gracie Casper, Bernice “Pee Wee” Mayes, Helen Harris and Annie Petronella. A host of brothers and sisters in law, as well as nieces, nephews and friends; special friends, Brenda and Richard Hogden, Bob and Esther Jackson and Bill and Fran McAfee. Tex was born in Livingston, Oct. 22, 1941. He spent his childhood in Texas City, and resided in Orange, for 55 years. He held great pride to have served his country in the United States Navy from 1959-1965 on the USS Wren DD-568. He often shared stories with his family about how much he enjoyed the days he served in the Navy. Following his service time he spent most of his life providing for his family as a shipyard superintendent at Livingston Shipyard in Orange, Dry Dock, as well as other companies and eventually retired from Bethlehem Steel. He stole countless hearts with his sense of humor, smile and kindness. He loved spending time with his wife and making jokes or making up songs about her to keep her laughing even through his last days. The family would like to thank Dr. Jones of Orange, Carol Campbell and Monic with Gentiva Hospice for the loving care they provided him. He thought a lot of each of you. Your kindness truly made a difference! Also thanks to the Veterans Administration. In Lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in memory of Tex to First Baptist Church Orangefield, PO Box 288 Orangefield, Texas 77639.
Gloria Price, 90, of West Orange, passed away Nov. 16, at her home. Funeral services was Sunday, Nov. 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. David Abshire, Chaplain with New Century Hospice. Burial was to follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born in Orange, Jan. 17, 1925, she was the daughter of Bert A. Borel and Nettie Mable (Garner) Borel. Gloria was a bookkeeper for the Orange County Water District #2. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Price; brother, Gerald Borel and sister, Marjorie Gallier. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Henderson; grandchildren, Tammy Gallien, Melissa Talbot and Amy Faul; 10 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers are Matthew Samuels, Renik Powell, Joseph Travis, Dustin Thibodeaux, Devin Castalano and Chucky Richard.
Bennie Cotton Orangefield Bennie Lon Cotton, 83, of Orangefield, passed away Nov. 17, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial followed at Mary Williams Cemetery in Orangefield. Born in Orange County, Jan. 6, 1932, he was the son of Willie Reese Cotton and Violet Garison Cotton. Dad was born on south 105 but lived his entire life in Orangefield, on property that had been in the family since the 1800s. Dad was a true Texan. Although born in 1932 he was the fifth generation of his family born in Texas and the eighth to live in Texas. The family came here when this was still called Mexico in the late 1820s. They got here as fast as they could and many held Republic of Texas Land Grants. Six great uncles fought in the Texas Revolutionary Army and his great aunt was a member of Austin’s Old Three Hundred. Dad was known all over the state for his love of Texas high school football. Articles were written about him in newspapers from the Dallas Morning News to the Amarillo Globe News and even the Texas Monthly, which called him Texas’ greatest high school football fan. Displays about him and his collection of football memories and artifacts have been displayed in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco, and the state’s Texas History Museum in Austin. Dad had many great stories to tell and many amazing experiences but the most important reason he was so well respected was his character. Coaches trusted him because he never spoke of another team’s weakness or vulnerability. He sat on many sidelines and in many locker rooms and never betrayed a trust. The last game he saw was just days before his passing between PNG and Dayton at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown. He still followed old friends like Houston Stratford, WOS, Orangefield, Canadian High (Panhandle team), and Odessa Permian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Cotton; son-in-law, Chuck Tipton; brother, Virgil Lynn Cotton; sister, Stella Faye “Pill” Cotton Hinson and his parents. He is survived by his son, Will “Sarge” Cotton and wife, Jacky of Mauriceville; daughters, Marianne Payne and husband, Glen of Vidor and Suzie Tipton of Orangefield; grandchildren, Christy Swanson and husband, Mike of Mauriceville, Kimberly Wood and husband, Shannon and Savannah Tipton, all of Cheyenne, Wy. and Andrew Tipton of Clovis, NM and great grandchildren, Brett Swanson, Gabrianna Wood and Genevieve Wood. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Scales, Wayne Chandler, Gerald Chandler, and Randy Wilson, John Hinson, Tim Hinson, John Garison and Bryan Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Buster Snelson, David Hinson and Mike Garrison. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to two charities about which he cared because they feed hungry children: the Southeast Texas Food Bank Backpack Program and the Salvation Army. As a life-long
Arnold Lilley, Sr. Orange
Robert Bennett, Jr. Orange Robert W. Bennett, Jr., 93, of Orange, passed away Nov. 18, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 21, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston. Born in Central City, KY, June 14, 1922, he was the son of Robert W. Bennett, Sr. and Bessie Raabe Bennett Davis. Robert worked as an insurance agent for many years at Phoenix Mutual and served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Ann Bennett and Lee Ann Quinn and brother, Morton Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Jean Harmon Bennett; daughter, Barbara Bennett Olson and husband, David; grandchildren, Michael Robert Olson and wife, Stacey and Katherine Elizabeth Olson Triska and husband, Jeremy and great grandchildren, Chloe Jane Olson, Layla Ann Olson and Holden Luke Triska.
Stephen Hall West Orange Stephen “Steven” Edward Hall, 44, a native of West Orange, passed away Nov. 18, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, Nov. 23, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Officiating was the Rev. Gary Wheeler of First Church of Orange. Burial was to follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Born in Orange, March 10, 1971, he was the son of Lloyd Hall and Hilda Trevino Hall. Stephen was a musician, a singer, and a songwriter. He served as minister of music at several churches, including First Church of Orange and Eastview United Pentecostal
Church in Nacogdoches. He volunteered at Parkway Life as a music director. Stephen was very actively involved in The Pentecostals of Alexandria where he played the keyboard and organ and also sang in the choir. While in Alexandria he also assisted with music at Apostolics of Grant Parish. He occasionally assisted on the keyboard at Landmark Church in Lafayette. He also volunteered at the Anchor in Beaumont as a keyboardist and as an organist at Livingway in Lake Charles. He loved the Lord with all his heart and faithfully served Him. Stephen was a very devoted husband, son, brother, and friend. He was a graduate of West Orange Stark High School and attended Lamar State College in Orange. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virgil and Ida Hall and Ricardo and Virginia Trevino and infant brother, Derek Hall. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Rebecca Hall of Beaumont; parents, Lloyd and Hilda Hall of Orange; brother, David Hall; sister, Christina Trosclair of Orange; nieces and nephews, Alyssa Watts and husband, Byron, Christopher Hall and Ashlynn Trosclair and great niece and nephew, Alexis Watts and Brayden Watts. Serving as pallbearers were Christopher Hall, Tim LeBlanc, Bryan Davis, Donald Davis, Kyle Williams and Johnathan Dean. Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Trevino, Robert Trevino, Larry Trevino, Luis Trevino, Martin Trevino, Anthony DeLoach and Ray Davis.
Vernon Lingo Orange Vernon Ray Lingo, age 83, passed away Nov. 18, in Orange. Mr. Lingo resided in Fields, La. for over 50 years. He was a true outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish and trap. He was a member of the DeQuincy Masonic Lodge No. 279 F & A M and the Order of the Eastern Star Adah Chapter No. 34. He was the son of the late Lawrence Lingo and the late Jewell Mitchell Lingo. He is survived by his three daughters, Cynthia Ann Lingo Doyle and husband, Jimmy of Fields; Cassandra Sue Lingo Belair and husband, Gayland of Orange, and Janice Marie Lingo Carlin of Fields; one son, Robert Ray Lingo and wife, Betty of Orange; six grandchildren, Walter Ray Doyle and wife, Stacey of Longview; Brandi Lingo Lowman and husband, Nick of Oakdale, La; Paula Sue Belair and friend Art Quinone of Orange; Rodney Paul Belair of Orange; Michael Carlin and Makayla Carlin of Fields; four great grandchildren; Jackson Doyle, Dakotah and Eric Dinger and Katlin Belair. He is also survived by one brother, David Lingo and wife, Anglique Foster Lingo of Orange, and one sister, Charlotte Lingo Tournear of Orange. He is also survived by seven step grandchildren, namely Joy Doyle Baldwin, Wesley Doyle and wife, Beverly, David Doyle, Anna Lee Kelley Swain and husband, Ivan, Justin Richard, Joshua Richard and Jason Nichols; eight step great grandchildren, and eight step great-great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Shirley Sue Weldon Lingo three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at Riley Smith Funeral Home, in DeQuincy. The Rev. Jerry Hext officiated. Interment was at Hyatt Cemetery, Fields, La. Pallbearers were Walter Doyle, Rodney Belair, Michael Carlin, Blake Doyle, Jas Taylor, Art Quinones, Nick Lowman and Wesley Doyle. Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 West Fourth Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana.
Kevin Odom Orange Kevin Dean Odom, 42, of Orange, passed away Nov. 17, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with the Funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 21, at Claybar Funeral Home, with Pastor Lee Wagliardo of Journey Community Church in Lumberton officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Aug. 1, 1973, Kevin loved rebuilding and racing cars, especially Mustangs. He worked as an auto mechanic for Superior Tire in
Nederland. Kevin was a loving son, brother, companion, and step father. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Joyce Thistrup and Corbit Odom; aunt and uncle, Rita and Jeep Cartwright. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sherry and Will Parish of Orange; father and stepmother, Jay and Mary Odom of Brookeland; longtime companion, Laurie Saunders of Bridge City; step children, Shelby Ash, Justin Ash, and Tyler Ash; sister, Julie Cammack and husband, Terry of Bridge City; niece, Alyssa Strickland; nephew, Lance Cammack; grandparents, Dorothy Akers and Margie Schultz of Orangefield; aunt and godmother Diane Speece and husband Mike; uncles and aunts, Mickey and Ethel Odom, Danny and Vicki Odom, Craig and Mary Ann Odom; stepsisters, Alyson Parish and Haley Parish; step brother, Nathan Parish and wife Lindsey and numerous loving family and friends. Serving as pallbearers were Louis “Bubba” Long, Jeremy Gothia, Trevor Latiolais, Jason Vice, Justin Ash and Tyler Ash. Honorary pallbearer was Charles Saunders. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff on the Oncology, fourth floor at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Shane Wesley Jones Tyler Shane Wesley Jones, 49, of Tyler, formerly of Deweyville, passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 20, at his residence. Born on Sept. 8, 1966 in Orange, he lived in Tyler for the last 20 years, he worked as a Tow Truck Driver for the Crow Towing Company in Tyler and he attended The Lord’s House Church in Tyler. Shane will be remembered as a family man with a dynamic personality who made friends wherever he went. Shane is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edgar and Ruth Stephens. Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife, Carol Vincent Jones of Tyler; parents, Ezra and Patsy Gordon of Mauriceville; father Johnny Jones of Tyler; daughters, Melanie Jackson, Amber Ruiz and Jasmine Ruiz all of Tyler; sons, Joshua Ruiz, Alex Jones, Aaron Graham and Adam Graham all of Tyler and Dyllan Wilkinson and wife, Holly of Conroe; sisters, Elizabeth Owen and husband, Gregory of Orange, Laurie Sills and husband, Ron of Lumberton, Sheenah O’Halloran of Mauriceville and Chandra Allen and husband, David of Port Neches; brother, Shon Jones and wife, Sarah of Deerfield, Wi. and numerous grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. Services to remember and honor Shane’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Nov. 28, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Rev. Damon M. Bickham, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Rite of Committal will follow services at the Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. A gathering of Shane’s family and friends for a time of reflection will be from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Friday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home.
Travis Lee Odom Orange Travis Lee Odom, 71, of Orange passed away at his home Monday, Nov. 23. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, Nov. 27, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. A graveside service and interment will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Noble Cemetery in Noble, LA. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Friday, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church. Born in Converse, LA, on April 1, 1944 he was the son of Melvin Lee and Beulah Ann (Webb) Odom. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sheila Jeannette Gibson Odom and children, Randall Lee Odom and wife, Clayleene of Magnolia, Kari Lynn Odom of Houston and Dana Rae Odom-Harrell and husband, Derryl of The Woodlands. Also, he is survived by his grandchildren, Lane Taylor, Rylan Odom, Kaghan Odom, Dylan Harrell, Irelan Odom, Derick Harrell and Daniel Harrell; sister, Billie Burns; brother, Charles “Sonny” Odom and wife, Carol Ann and many nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Randall Odom, Derryl Harrell, Lane Taylor, Rylan Odom, Keith Galloway, Tim Morgan, Larry Hammett and Jimmy Pittman. Honorary pallbearers will be Kris Burns, Lonnie Peveto, Randy Locke, Ed Reed and Howard Aaron. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Eastgate United Pentecostal Church, Foreign Missionary Fund, PO Box 424, Vidor, TX 77670.
The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Orange County Happenings
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Area Wide Community Events Schedules
Extension office offers children’s literacy book program
GOACC to hold annual meeting, dinner
GetDaNet Fishing Club to host tournament
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Molina Foundation Children’s Literacy Book Program invites all youth Pre-K to 5th grade along with an adult to join us for our Reading Book Fair. This will be on Thursday, Dec. 3rd, at 6 pm at the extension office, located at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. This is free to the public. Please RSVP at 882-7010.
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the chamber’s annual meeting to recognize the 2015 citizen of the year, non profit community service award and business commu nity service award. The event is scheduled for Dec. 1, at 6:00-6:30 P.M. for social time and 6:30 P.M. for dinner, at Sunset Grove Country Club, 2801 W. Sunset Drive, Orange.
GetDaNet Fishing Club is preparing to host its first tournament of the 2016 year on Dec. 19, at Sam Rayburn. Weigh-in will be held at Caney Creek Park, but participants will not be required to launch there. Trailering for the tournament is O.K. This is not an open tournament. Participation has the condition that at least one angler from a boating pair must be a registered member of GetDaNet Fishing Club. If you would like to get involved with our fishing club, we’d love to have you as a member. Yearly dues are $30 for an individual and $50 for a husband-andwife couple.
American Legion to sell BBQ chicken plates
Kiwanis set date for Christmas Parade
The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave, Orange, will hold a BBQ chicken plate lunch fund raiser from 11 am-1 pm, Thursday, Dec. 3. Plates are $8 and 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 Wednesday, Dec. 2 and before 9 am Thursday, Dec. 3 for orders and deliveries.
The 67th Annual Orange Christmas Parade will run on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “The Magical Music of Christmas.” Categories for entry are: commercial, non-profit and schools. Awards will be presented in each of these three areas and additional awards will be given for the Grand Marshall’s Choice and Judges’ Choice. For more updates on the Christmas parade, please visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX’s Facebook page.
Mauriceville Christmas tree lighting scheduled
LCM to host Beary Merry Christmas Market
Mauriceville will hold its annual tree lighting ceremonies Dec. 1, at 6:00 pm at the intersection of Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 12. The tree is located next to Woodridge Land office just north of the intersection. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served, and Christmas carols will fill the air. Santa and Mrs. Claus will pay a visit. Kevin Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville will be master of ceremonies. Those in attendance are asked to bring non-perishable/canned food items to be donated to needy families during the holiday season.
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc. will host its third annual Beary Merry Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 am-3 pm, at Little Cypress Elementary, 5723 Meeks Drive. The event will kick off with a new and improved breakfast with Santa from 9-10 a.m. There will also be vendors from across southeast Texas, performances by student groups, a silent auction, vendor auction, a sweet shop, arts and crafts vendors, pictures with Santa and much more. Vendor spaces are available and can be secured by going to the LCM website, clicking on the “Community” tab and selecting Education Foundation, or by contacting Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 651-2187, Rossie Hughes, 313-7461, rossiedee@yahoo.com or Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 651-2187. A 10x10 booth area is $50. Table rental in the hallway area is $30. All proceeds go to the Foundation’s Grants-to-Educators program.
City of Orange announces holiday schedules The City of Orange has announced their holiday schedule and closures. They are as follows: Thanksgiving: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Garbage regularly picked up on Thursday, will be picked up on Friday. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Nov. 30. The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 24 has been canceled. Christmas: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Dec. 28. The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 22 has been canceled. New Year: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Jan. 4.
Fraternal Order of Eagles releases schedule of events Nov. 21, there will be a benefit for Jerry Working from 8 ammidnight at the lodge. Dec. 12, a members Chinese Christmas part will be held from 6 pm-until. There is a $10 limit on gifts. Dec. 31, the New Year’s Eve Dance will be held from 8pm-midnight. Cover is $10 per chair, or $60 per table. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring your own party snacks. Reserve your chair or table early. For more information, or questions about any of these events, call 886-7381. The lodge is located at 803 N. 28th St., Orange.
BCLL offers discount sign-up rates Get your early bird discount of $10 off each child by going online to www.bcll.org to register today. Boys and girls ages 4-16 may play in baseball, softball, and challenge leagues. The early bird discount is being offered thru Dec. 31. From Jan 1-17, registration fees will increase to $100 first child, $50 second and third child, with the fourth child being free. After Jan. 17, a $20 late fee will apply. Tryouts begin in late January and opening weekend will be March 4-5, 2016. Coaches registrations are also being accepted at this time.
Trinity Baptist Church to present Story-Time From Charles Dickens to Charlie Brown, there are many favorite stories at Christmastime. But the original Christmas story that resonates through the ages also resonates with the dramatic and musical production, Story-Time presented by Trinity Baptist Church, Sunday, Dec. 13. Members of Trinity Baptist are engaged in a church-wide effort to prepare for the production. Preparation includes rehearsing musical numbers and dramatic scenes, building a set, gathering props, designing lights and publicizing the event. The TCB sewing group are busy several days a week constructing the many costumes for the play. Approximately 40 church members are excited about being a part of this wonderful production. They are committed to contributing time and talents to the production directed by Dan Cruse and Lynae Ashcraft Sanford. Story-Time will remind the audience to take a purposeful look at the original Christmas story, the story of the birth of Christ. Those present will be encouraged to focus on this true season in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Two presentations of Story-Time are planned for Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. The community is invited and admission is free. Because space is limited, reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 886-1333 or by emailing staff@trinityorange.com. Gary Price serves as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church. Dan Cruse is the worship leader. More information about the church is available at trinityorange.com. Trinity Baptist Church is located at 1819 N 16th St., Orange.
BC Christmas parade scheduled for Dec. 5
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host their seventh annual Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6:00 pm. Following the parade, there will be a seasonal themed movie on the lawn behind BC Bank. The event is free and the community is invited to attend. For more information, contact the BC chamber at 735-5671.
WOHS Annual Christmas Reunion Dance scheduled The WOHS annual Christmas Reunion Dance will be held Dec. 5, at the VFW, Hwy. 87, Orange. Doors open and the social hour begins at 6:30 pm, followed by dancing from 8 pmmidnight. Music will be by The Ken Marvel Band with Jivin’ Gene and Parker James. BYOB and snacks are welcome. Tickets are $10 per person for the casual attire event. The public is invited. For more information, contact JimmyGuidry at 738-2294. Vidor Chamber schedules Christmas cruise The annual Vidor Classic Christmas Cruise is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, from 2-8 pm at Capital One Bank. There will be live entertainment from Na Na Sha from 5 pm-until. Official lighting of the Christmas tree by Miss Vidor will be at 6:30 pm. Food and craft vendors will be on hand and Christmas carols will be performed by Vidor ISD choirs. Classic car entry fee is a can of food, a new toy or a donation. The event is free. For more information, call the Vidor Chamber of Commerce at 7696339.
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The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 25, 2015
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Seafood Cornbread Dressing Evy’s Cajun Kitchen By Evy Brandon
Texas Squash Dressing Nancy’s Kitchen By Nancy McWorter
Thanksgiving is upon us once again. It’s time for families to gather around the dining tables and share feasts prepared with the labors of love. This recipe from my Aunt Mabel Quinn, of Anacoco, La., has been a long standing favorite in my daddy’s side of the family throughout the years. My mama’s traditional dressing is still shared at our Thanksgiving table, but this seafood dressing is a standout for us. The Cajun side of my family always brings something a little different to the table, but we like it that way. I truly hope you all enjoy the togetherness and love of your families through this Thanksgiving season - be thankful every day for what you have. It could all be taken in the blink of an eye. Not what we say about our blessings, but how age directions or prepare your own cornbread. we use them, is the true measure of our Thanks- When done put in large bowl and crumble. giving. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remember, give thanks. Melt margarine in skillet and add chopped seasoning mix and sauté until wilted. Add, Seafood Cornbread Dressing soup, broth, shrimp and crawfish and crabmeat. Mix well and heat but do not boil. Add 2 boxes Jiffy Corn Bread (or you can make a seasonings a little at a time, taste and adjust large skillet or your own cornbread) until you get the desired taste you like. 1 cup margarine In a large greased baking pan, put the bread 1 small container of chopped seasonings on- mix. Add your seafood mixture a little at a ions, celery, bell pepper, green onions time and mix; keep doing this until all is mixed 1 can cream of mushroom soup together. You may have to add a little more 1 can chicken broth moisture (broth) to the mix if it is not moist 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined enough. Don’t add a lot at a time, you don’t 1 pound crawfish tails want it to be runny. 1 pound lump crab meat Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes until garlic powder, salt, black pepper and red golden brown. pepper to taste Prepare Cornbread mix according to pack-
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y dear friend from Bridge City sent me this recipe. Ironically it is also similar to Ava’s my sister-inlaw’s Squash Dressing which she often prepares for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Although similarity, there are a few differences. Whichever method is used, it would be an appealing KEEPER dressing for a holiday meal.
Texas Squash Dressing
(Combined recipe from the recipe files of Audrey Lawson & Ava McWhorter) 5 yellow squash 2 boxes cornbread Mix (Ava uses 1 regular cornbread box & 1 Mexican pkg. cornbread) 4 eggs ½ cup chopped onion (Ava uses 2 cups chopped green onions or 1 white onion, chopped) ½ cup chopped bell pepper (Audrey only)
2 cups chopped celery (Ava only) 2 tsp. minced garlic (Ava only) 1 lb. Jimmy Dean sausage, fried & drained (Audrey only) or shredded cooked chicken, reserving broth (Ava only) 1 10 ½ oz. can cream of mushroom soup or Ava uses 1 (10 ½ oz.) canned cream of chicken soup Chicken broth (homemade or canned chicken broth) Desired seasonings to taste ½ lb. cheese of choice, grated (Audrey only) Cook squash until well done, drain and mash; set aside. Prepare the two cornbread mixes together following directions on the boxes using four eggs. Do not overbake, just until lightly brown on top; crumble and set aside. Sauté the vegetables until tender. In a large bowl mix squash,
crumbled cornbread, cooked vegetables, sausage (or chicken), canned soup and desired seasonings. Audrey stirs in grated cheese. Add chicken broth being sure it is enough for desired moisture. Place into a lightly greased 9 X 13 inch pan or baking dish. Bake at 400 for 20 – 30 minutes.
Dressing is best served with giblet gravy and cranberry sauce.
NOTE: Ava maintains since all ingredients are precooked, be sure not to overcook as it will cause the dressing to be dry. Moist dressing (but not runny) is preferred. She sometimes prepares her dressing without the chicken.
May you know God’s many blessings. Happy Thanksgiving. Nancy
Your Thanksgiving Turkey Is An Immigrant This week Thanksgiving tables across the nation will be laden with that most American of birds, the turkey. But while certain turkeys are native to this country, the holiday bird commonly eaten today is typically American in a way many people don’t suspect—it’s descended from immigrants. “These are essentially Mexican birds, arrived in the U.S. by way of Europe,” explains ar-
chaeologist Erin Thornton, who studies turkey husbandry among the ancient Maya. Genetic studies show that M. gallopavo gallopavo, the South Mexican wild turkey, is the ancestor of all today’s domestic turkeys. Bones from these birds were present as early as 300 B.C. at the Maya city of El Mirador in Petén, Guatemala, which is a site outside their natural range. This suggests
that they were being traded by humans and raised in captivity. Another study of bones, fossilized excrement and DNA from dozens of archaeological sites concludes that a different turkey lineage was domesticated separately in the American Southwest at approximately the same time. But those early domesticated turkeys weren’t raised for their succulent taste.
Holiday shopping tips from an expert Staff Report For The Record The most important thing shoppers can do to prepare for holiday shopping is research and budget, reports Ben Glacer of DealNews.com Glacer says, “Start with how much money you can allot for holiday gifts (without dipping into important long-term savings), and then determine what items you want at what price points, and where they will be available at those prices. Then, have a back-up plan for each item, as the best deals will surely sell out quickly. When the day comes, stick to your list to resist impulse purchases.” Thanksgiving is actually the single best day of the year for deals, beating even Black Friday (which actually comes in third behind Cyber Monday now). So whatever you’re shopping for, it’s worth checking to see if Thanksgiving has a worthwhile deal. Electronics deals are particularly strong on Thanksgiving, with TVs, laptops, and tablets seeing many of their best deals of the year on that one day. We’ve already seen great electronics deals advertised from Walmart, Target, Dell, Best Buy, and others, and Amazon is usually our deal leader. “The deals really are that good on Black Friday,” Glacer
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says, ”that doesn’t mean you have to skip out on family time! Almost all of these amazing deals are now available online; very few doorbusters are instore only anymore. So after your done with dinner, you can do a little online shopping, and compare prices at more retailers to boot.” Amazon has been our number one retailer for Black Friday deals for several years running. Last year, online tech retailer Newegg was number two. Rounding out the top five are Best Buy, Walmart, and Target, showing that retailers with brick-and-mortar locations are still a Black Friday force. Pretty much everything is on sale on Black Friday, Glacer says, so regardless of what you are buying, it is worth it to check out deals. Especially at this point in the year, almost everything will be cheaper in just two weeks. Electronics are the biggest category on Black Friday, with TVs, laptops, and tablets often seeing their lowest prices of the year. Apparel, large home appliances, and smaller kitchen appliances are other major categories. Most items see at least decent deals on Black Friday, though there are a few categories that see better deals later on in the winter. For example, gift cards are a popular purchase, and we’ve already seen some great deals advertised that include bundled gift cards. But throughout December, these items are even more deeply discounted and are available practically every day,
making it the perfect time to grab them as stocking stuffers. Be on the lookout for $100 of iTunes credit for as little as $70. Winter coats are another item that will see deeper clearance-level prices later on in winter (if you can wait that long for this purchase). Also, travel deals, like cruises and airfares, are another lackluster category on Black Friday. After Cyber Monday week, holiday deals drop off. Great deals pop up throughout December, but are more spread out and less consistent. And though some deals can get better the closer you get to Christmas (like for toys), it also means inventories will get depleted and options will become limited. So after the Black Friday season, it might be best to wait until the new year to make certain purchase. Clothing is one of the most heavily discounted items after the holidays, making up 45% of after-Christmas sales. These even includes luxury brands. Fitness gear traditionally goes on sale in January to take advantage of all those New Years’ resolutions. The same is true for gym memberships, which are always discounted in the new year. After a booming season of deals on Black Friday, consumer electronics go more quiet in December. Also, the major industry expo the Consumer Electronics Show usually takes place in January, unveiling new products, which means discounts on older items.
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10 Ways To Handle Awkward Family Situations This Holiday Staff Report For The Record
wait, pull that relative to the side and say what you need to say. “It’s important to come to a compromise, to forgive, and forget,” says Nevarez. “That doesn’t mean you’re going to get a 20-minute apology from this person. What is your intention behind having this conversation? Are you trying to win this argument or are you really trying to come to a resolution?” Be honest.
Don’t let your holiday season turn into a telenovela. Whether you’re up against a racist aunt or facing an interrogation about your love life, there are tried and true ways to handle awkward family situations with grace. Here are 10 tips recommended by Celeste Nevarez, director of clinical projects at the nonprofit Family Service of El Paso, and Paul Peluso, president of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. 1. Prep with a mental rundown. You can already predict which relatives will be difficult and what buttons they’re likely to push. So anticipate how you will react to annoying or offensive remarks well before family get-togethers. “Many of us don’t think about it until 15 minutes before and then start asking, ‘Oh why, God?’” says Nevarez. “Think and set realistic expectations.” For example, if you suspect Uncle Harry will bug you about when you’re getting married, come up with a polite response for when he does. 2. Team up. Bringing a date or friend to dinner means you already have ally. But if you’re without a plus-one, buddy up with a sibling or cousin instead. “There’s safety in numbers,” says Peluso. “This person can help you when they see you are getting upset or bothered and give you an excuse to get out. Maybe come up with a safe word or safe gesture for highconflict situations.” Saying the safe word is your buddy’s cue to distract your relative with a new topic of conversation or as a last resort, come up with an excuse for you two to leave the party. 3. Pick your battles. “You didn’t come to Thanksgiving dinner to duke it out with your brother’s girlfriend,” Nevarez says. She suggests letting certain comments slide, but speaking up when that won’t do. Use your own judgment about what you think that means. “Make that relationship a priority to you rather than coming back with something snooty that might drive a wedge between you later,” she says. When you speak up, pinpoint what’s bothering you instead of being
Trinity Baptist to present Story-Time (A Christmas play) Staff Report For The Record
From Charles Dickens to Charlie Brown, there are many favorite stories at Christmastime. But the original Christmas story that resonates through the ages also resonates with the dramatic and musical production, Story-Time presented by Trinity Baptist Church, Sunday, Dec. 13. Members of Trinity Baptist are engaged in a church-wide effort to prepare for the production. Preparation includes rehearsing musical numbers and dramatic scenes, building a set, gathering props, designing lights and publicizing the event. The TCB sewing group are buStory-Time will remind the audience to take a purposeful look at the original Christmas story, the story of the birth of Christ. Two presentations of StoryTime are planned for Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. The community is invited and admission is free. Because space is limited, reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 886-1333 or by emailing staff@trinityorange. com. Gary Price serves as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church. Dan Cruse is the worship leader. More information about the church is available at trinityorange.com. Trinity Baptist Church is located at 1819 N 16th St., Orange.
7. Keep tabs on what you eat and drink. When you’re drunk, you’re more likely to get rowdy. But it’s not just booze that can change your mood. Peluso also says that food can be a trigger, especially if you’re sensitive to certain ingredients, like sugar. “If we don’t feel good, that’s going to affect our emotions,” he says. vague. Don’t generalize with statements like, “You guys always/never ...” To avoid sounding accusatory, use “I” statements, such as “I feel uncomfortable when...” vs. “You shouldn’t talk like that.” This tactic lets you express yourself without blaming anyone. If a relative’s guest is getting out of hand, it’s better to notify your relative, especially if this is your first time meeting the guest. 4. Stay in the moment. Getting ready for the holidays is a
big deal, with everyone spending a lot of time and money on travel, food, and gifts. Embrace the sacrifices your family members made and appreciate how special it is to be together. “Focusing on the present is the most important,” says Nevarez. “If you do decide to handle an issue, focus on the present, not that one time 30 years ago.” Peluso adds that nostalgia can be dangerous. “Make a deliberate choice not to bring up an embarrassing or painful story from the past,” he says. Keep storytelling sessions positive.
5. Head to the bathroom. If it’s getting intense, but not so intense that you should bolt, run to the toilet. “People sometimes laugh when I mention it, but the bathroom can be a really great escape. Go and take a minute,” says Nevarez. Then rejoin the group when you’re ready. 6. Ask for one-on-one face time. Some conversations don’t make sense for the whole family to hear, but need to happen stat. If there’s a talk that can’t
8. Do it for the kids. If there are children around, be extra cautious of your behavior. Think about your language, the content of your convos, and your strategies for handling conflict. “Kids can learn a lot of positive and negative from conflict,” says Peluso. “And very young children will always make any conflict about themselves.” Don’t leave your little niece dreading the holidays because of that one year you went all wild woman. 9. Get a move on. If offensive behavior continues after you’ve
asked a relative to stop, Peluso points out that you always have a choice. “If it’s not your house, you have the choice of leaving,” he says. “If it is your house, you have the option of asking that person to leave.” Know what you can and cannot handle. “Nothing says you have to stay chained to the Thanksgiving table,” says Nevarez. Explain politely and firmly why you are leaving or why your relative must go. Best case scenario, both parties are accepting and you can follow up with a call or email after the holidays. If things become violent, call the police. 10. Remind yourself that your family probably is normal. Many family problems are fairly common. One that rears its head big-time around the holidays is sibling rivalry. “Sibling rivalry is natural, even if you’re an adult and you’ve moved away from the family,” says Peluso. “Many people tend to reoccupy old childhood roles when they go home for the holidays and there’s this expectation that you’re going to act the same way you did as a kid, even if you’re not that person anymore.” Take comfort in the individual identity you’ve developed as an adult and don’t give in to competition. This article was first reported by Christine Stoddard of Cosmopolitan.
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Scoreboard does the talking for Mustangs WOS Mustangs Moving On In State Football Playoffs
MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For The Record
Although the Wharton Tigers “trash talked” the Mustangs all last week, the Mustangs kept quiet and let the silver helmet do the talking Friday night as they beat the Tigers, 47-15 to advance to the regional round of the playoffs. WO-S will meet Caldwell at 7pm Friday in New Caney at Texas Drive Stadium after Caldwell defeated LaMarque in the last minute of their game, 42-39. “I am thrilled with the victory and that we are still alive,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “I was happy with the first half effort but we made too many mental mistakes that caused physical mistakes in the second half.” The Mustangs led at the end of the first quarter 14-2. On their first possession, quarterback Jack Dallas led his offense down the field, going 62 yards in nine plays, before junior Keion Hancock crossed the goal line from 14 yards out. Dallas’ pass to receiver Aric Cormier was good for the two point conversion. The Chain Gang defense held the explosive Tiger offense to three and out and WO-S took only four plays before Dallas hit Thomas Wallace in the endzone for six points from the 13 yard line. Wharton moved the ball down the field but
Malech Edwards heads to the end zone for the Mustangs at the end of the game. Edwards had 8 carries for 53 yards with his one touchdown being called back. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs
sophomore Jarron Morris spoiled the drive when he intercepted Tiger Jimmie Woods on the four yard line. On the next play Dallas was sacked in the end zone and the Tigers got on the board for a two point safety. However, the Mustang defense held Wharton and sacked Woods on fourth down to take control of the ball.
It only took six plays and a couple of minutes into the second quarter for Jeremiah Shaw to get loose and run the ball 38 yards for the score. Dallas took the ball in for the two point conversion. The next possession for WO-S turned into another score as receiver KJ Miller put six on the board on a 21 yard pass from Dallas. The two point conversion failed.
Just as the Tigers thought they might score, Justin Brown stepped in front of the ball and intercepted it, returning it 36 yards to put the Mustang offense at the middle of the field. It only took Dallas one play to hit Hancock for his second touchdown of the night from 51 yards out. The Tigers next possession was spoiled by none other than
WOS Mustang quarterback Jack Dallas passed for 221 yards, completing 16 of 20 passes, four for touchdowns. Dallas currently has 2352 yards through the air and 31 passing touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs
Morris as he intercepted Woods for the second time. Two plays later, Wallace caught a 15 yard Dallas pass to put the ‘Stangs up, 40-2 before heading to the locker room. The second half, the Mustangs only scored once on a 13 yard run by Shaw. Hancock attempted the extra point and
made it, putting WO-S up, 472. Late in the game, Wharton scored twice before the final seconds ticked off the clock. “We looked like we relaxed in the second half and gave up two touchdowns,” Thompson said. “We cannot play in the
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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Bobcats’ season ends, Mustangs to face Caldwell next Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
The Mustangs continue on their quest for another state title, but the season has come to an end for the Bobcats. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs and Orangefield Bobcats had mixed results in the Area round of the Class 4A Division 2 playoffs this past Friday, as the Mustangs won and the Bobcats fell. West Orange-Stark traveled to Channelview this past Friday and faced off against the Tigers, where they made quick work of Wharton and cruised to a 47-15 victory. The Mustangs, led by junior quarterback Jack Dallas, used a balance attack to dismantle Wharton, which was the second place team representing District 12-4A. Dallas completed 16 of 20 passes for 220 yards, while the running game churned out more than 200 yards as well. Dallas also had four touchdown passes on the night, all in the first half, to help pave the way to a 40-2 lead at half-time. The Mustangs vaunted “Chain Gang” defense continues to flex its collective muscle as the unit limited the Tigers offense to 208 total yards, most of which came in the secondhalf after the game was out of reach. The defense kept Wharton from reaching the end zone until the fourth quarter. West Orange-Stark (11-1) advances to the Regional round of the playoffs for the fourth straight season. The team will take on the Caldwell Hornets at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at Texan Drive Stadium at 21360 Valley Ranch Parkway in Porter, Texas. Caldwell (8-4) is the second place team from District 11-4A and finished behind the Giddings Buffaloes, which defeated Orangefield this past weekend. Caldwell has advanced to the Regional round after de-
Orangefield Bobcat quarterback Matthew Watkins trudges through the Giddings defense in the tough area round playoff bout on Friday. Giddings prevailed in the playoffs 45-13. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland
Jeremiah Shaw breaks through the Wharton defense to score his first touchdown of the night. Shaw had 11 carries for 106 yards and two touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs
Orangefield running back Tristen McGee rambles for yardage against the Giddings Buffaloes in area round playoff action Friday. The feisty Bobcats fell to the Buffaloes 45-13. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland
feating Columbus, 28-21, in the Bi-district round and then defeating District 10-4A champion La Marque, 42-39, on a late score. In the victory, Caldwell maintained a balanced offensive attack as well. The running game was led by Keyshawn Chambers, who gained 232 yards on 17 carries, while quarterback Joseph Crnkovic completed 18 of 26 passes for 278 yards. On paper, the Hornets match the Mustangs in scoring firepower. Caldwell has outscored opponents 500-398 this season and averages 41.6 points a game, while giving up 33.1 points per game. The Mustangs have outscored opponents 497121 and average 41.4 points per game, while the “Chain Gang” defense gives up just 10 points per game. The defense also has five shutouts to its credit. The winner of the game between West Orange-Stark and
Caldwell will play against the winner of the game between Giddings and Bellville in the Class 4A Division Quarterfinals the following weekend. The Orangefield Bobcats, which advanced to the Area round for the second consecutive season, traveled to Pearland to battle the Giddings Buffaloes. The undefeated Buffaloes proved too much to handle for the Bobcats and ended Orangefield’s season, 45-13. Orangefield (6-6) found itself in a hole quickly and was unable to overcome the Buffaloes defense, which kept the Bobcats ground game in check all night as the team managed 213 total yards of offense. The Bobcats trailed 31-7 at the half and scored its lone first-half touchdown on a fouryard pass from Matthew Kress to Wesley Frillou. Kress added a 10 yard touchdown toss to Zach Dischler late in the fourth quarter for the final score.
The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 25, 2015
WOS Mustang sophomore Jarron Morris and junior Jalen Powdrill tackle Wharton’s running back. The Chain Gang defense held the Tigers to 206 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs
After having to sit out for several games with an injury, Mustang junior Keion Hancock has made up for lost time. Hancock had 114 total yards, a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs
Mustangs take on Caldwell playoffs like we did in the second half. We have to play 48 miutes. We are playing another very good spread team in Caldwell. They are very well coached and physical and have a good program.” The Caldwell Hornets are led by senior quarterback Joseph Crnkovic, who would rather pass than run, but has the ability to tuck it and go if necessary. Brothers Keyshawn and Domonique Chambers and Curtis Williams are all threats on the offense. Keyshawn
Malick Phillips takes down Wharton quarterback Jimmie Woods. The WO-S defense forced Wharton to run the ball and were able to keep them out of the endzone until the last 8 minutes of the game. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs
The WOS Mustang defense met Wharton’s Donte Elliot and didn’t let up. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs
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Chambers touchdown with 54 seconds left put the Hornets up over LaMarque and bother Domonique’s interception with 36 seconds left sealed the deal. The Hornets are led defensively by middle linebacker, Mike Ashley. Domonique Chambers also is a threat as safety in the secondary. The Mustangs beat Caldwell in the playoffs in 2008, 37-7. Tickets were only on sale this past Monday. They can be purchased at the gate for $8. Directions from the south are as fol-
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lows: Take US 59 North out of Houston towards New Caney. Exit FM 1485 and make a Uturn at FM 1485. Continue on US 59 South feeder road for approximately 1 ¼ miles. Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway into the Stadium. Coming from the north, take US 59 South and exit FM 1485. Continue on the service road for approximately 1 ¼ miles. Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway to enter the stadium. Parking for the Mustang fans, who are the visiting team will be on
the East side of the stadium where you pull in from Texan Drive Stadium. **Note: If you are using a GPS, please do not put in the stadium address. Many systems are not yet updated. It is best to use the address for Porter Glass and Mirror (21262 US 59, New Caney, Texas 77357), located just at the corner of US 59 S and Valley Ranch Parkway.
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Cowboys-Texans Super Bowl still remote possibility KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar
For The Record
Sunday was a terrific day for the Lone Star State’s two National Football League franchises. Both the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys came up with impressive victories. The Texans found out early last week they would be without the services of their starting quarterback Brian Hoyer, who was recovering from a concussion he suffered a last Monday night at Cincinnati. Hoyer was replaced in that game by T. J. Yates who had returned the team only a couple of weeks ago. Yates made the most of his good fortune and threw the touchdown pass that made Houston a 10-6 upset winner over the previously-undefeated Bengals. Yates spent all of last week studying the Texans’ playbook, cramming as much information as he possibly could for the upcoming game against the New York Jets—the NFL’s best defensive team—Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston. Not only did Yates have another outstanding performance against the Jets—he threw for 229 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions—but he led his team to another upset victory, beating the four-point-favored Jets 24-17 and keeping Houston in a first place tie in the AFC South Division with Indianapolis, both sporting 5-5 records. The Indy Colts overcame two 14-point deficits to win 2421 over Atlanta on a last-minute field goal by veteran kicker Adam Vinateri. Houston’s third-straight victory was aided by another rockribbed performance by the defense plus a gadget-play touchdown where Yates tossed a lateral to wide receiver Cecil Shorts—who played some quarterback in college—who
found a wide open Alfred Blue near the goal line and hit him on a 21-yard pass for the touchdown that snapped a 1010 third-
quarter tie. As usual, the defense was led by J.J. Watt who had eight unassisted tackles including five for a loss, sacked Jets quarterback and former teammate Ryan Fitzpatrick twice, bring his total for this season to 11½, and hit him five times. It was somewhat of a joyous day for the Cowboys as starting quarterback Tony Romo returned after missing seven games—all losses—from a fractured collarbone to lead his team to a 24-14 victory over the Dolphins in Miami. Dallas is 3-0 this season with Romo at quarterback and 0-7 with him out with an injury and technically since Week 2 of 2014, the Cowboys are 16-3 when he starts and 0-8 when he doesn’t. All but one of this season’s seven consecutive losses—a 30-6 setback by still-undefeated New England—were by a touchdown or less which the Cowboys actually had the lead in the fourth period. It was the longest losing streak in a single season since 1989 when Jerry Jones bought the team and replaced Tom Landry as coach with Jimmy Johnson. Troy Aikman was a rookie quarterback and the team went 1-15. Because of so many threeand-outs in the fourth period, the Cowboys’ defense just got worn out by being on the field most of the time. Two of those losses came in an overtime period. In a game that began in a downpour with gusty winds but ended in the Florida sunshine, Romo looked a little rusty but got more confident as
the game rolled on. He completed 18-of-28 passes for 227 yards but had two picked off. Romo connected with his favorite receiver Dez Bryant on a 16-yard touchdown toss and also found Terrance Williams on a 31-yard scoring pass. “I got more comfortable as the game went on,” Romo told the Associated Press after the game. The Cowboys took advantage of the Dolphins inability to stop the run by rushing for 166 yards on 38 carries and led Miami in time of possession 38:50 to 21:10. Darren McFadden provided the offensive balance by rushing for 129 yards on 29 carries. However the victory upped the Cowboys’ season mark to 3-7 which still ranks as tied for the worst record in the NFC along with Detroit and San Francisco. But the Cowboys are only two games out of first place in the NFC East Division, which is led by the New York Giants (55), who had a bye last week. And their reward for snapping their losing streak is a game against the undefeated 10-0 Carolina Panthers tomorrow (Thanksgiving) before a nationally televised audience. The boys in Las Vegas must have been VERY impressed with the Cowboys’ victory Sunday because they have made Dallas a 1½-point early favorite for the Thanksgiving Day game. The Houston Texans will face the NFL’s worst defensive team Sunday when they host the New Orleans Saints at NRG Stadium and are favored by a field goal. I wonder what the Las Vegas odds might be for a Dallas Cowboys-Houston Texans match-up for Super Bowl 50??? KWICKIES…The Men’s Golf Association of Sunset Grove Country Club met Saturday and elected officers for 2016. The new President will be Mark Magnuson, Mike Hughes was re-elected vice-president,
Kenny Ruane was re-elected secretary, yours truly was reelected treasurer and Bob Hoepner was re-elected membership chairman. The MGA meets on the third Saturday of each month with breakfast at 8 a.m. which is followed by a tournament, the format of which is decided by Club Pro Kerry Lamb. Golfers interested in joining for 2016 can contact Hoepner, any club officer or Lamb in the pro shop. Only one team from Orange County and three others in Southeast Texas remain in this week’s Regional semifinal round of the state football playoffs this week. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs (11-1) meet Caldwell (8-4) at 7 p.m. Friday in New Caney, Silsbee (10-2) plays El Campo (9-3) Friday in Conroe, Newton (8-4) meets Franklin (12-0) Friday in Henderson and Beaumont Legacy Christian (10-2) takes on Shiner St. Paul (12-0). The combination of the nation’s No. 2 defense and the lack of a run defense by Lamar Saturday night enabled my McNeese Cowboys to finish the regular season with a perfect 11-0 record and 10-0 in the Southland Conference after edging past the Cardinals 2014 in the traditional season’s finale. The Cowboys rolled up 443 yards of offense—with a majority of that total via rushing—while holding the Redbirds to 176 yards. Lamar’s Kade Harrington, who leads the nation (FCS) with a pergame average of 202.2 yards rushing, was held to 77 yards on 17 carries by the Pokes’ defense. This marked the fifth undefeated season in school history for the Cowboys, who have an automatic bid into the FCS Tournament which begins this week. And speaking of the McNeese State Cowboys, who are the ONLY undefeated team in this year’s 24-team FCS Tournament and are the No. 4 seed, have a first-round bye. The
Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast • WEST ORANGE-STARK (111) over CALDWELL (8-4) 7 p.m. Friday at Porter—The Mustangs had another relatively easy playoff game last week in the Area Round, but things get much tougher in the Regional semifinals. Caldwell is coming off a tough 42-39 win over La Marque last Friday. • SILSBEE (10-2) over EL CAMPO (9-3) 7 p.m. Friday at Moorhead Stadium in Conroe— The Tigers appear to be getting better with each game and should have their work cut out in this one. • NEWTON (8-4) over FRANKLIN (12-0) 7 p.m. Friday in Henderson—Those four losses the Eagles got early this season came from much larger schools to prepare them for undefeated playoff teams like this one. • SHINER ST. PAUL (12-0) over BEAUMONT LEGACY CHRISTIAN (10-2)—Legacy Christian will be up against one of the better teams in the TAPPS Division, but probably has
played better competition along the way. • HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS— Class 6A-I—Galena Park North Shore (9-3) over Cypress Falls (11-1), Houston Lamar (11-1) over Dickinson (11-1); Class 6A-II— Katy (12-0) over Friendswood (8-4), Manvel (10-2) over Strake Jesuit (8-4); Class 5A-I—Richmond Foster (10-2) over Temple (11-1), George Ranch (12-0) over Bryan (9-3); Class 5A-II—A&M Consolidated (9-3) over Ridge Point (9-3), College Station over Angleton (7-5); Class 4A-I—Navasota (12-0) over Carthage (93); Class 4A-II—Giddings (12-0) over Bellville (10-2); Class 3A-I— Cameron Yoe (11-1) over Grandview (11-0), Teague (10-1) over West (11-1); Class 3A-II—Corrigan-Camden (8-4) over Crockett (9-3); Class 2A-I—Shelbyville (11-0) over Centerville (6-6), Lovelady (12-0) over Beckville (11-1); Class 2A-II—Tenaha (7-5) over Normangee (10-2), Muenster (11-1) over Hubbard (10-2). • FCS Tournament Playoffs
(First Round-Sat.)—Dayton (101) over Western Illinois (6-5), Fordham (9-2) over Chattanooga (8-3), Coastal Carolina (9-2) over The Citadel (8-3), Sam Houston State (8-3) over Southern Utah (8-3), Montana (7-4) over South Dakota State (8-3), New Hampshire (7-4) over Colgate (7-4), William & Mary (8-3) over Duquesne (8-3), Northern Iowa over Eastern Illinois (7-5). • COLLEGE—Texas Tech over Texas (Thurs.); Western Kentucky over Marshall, Iowa over Nebraska, Pittsburgh over Miami, Buffalo over Massachusetts, Akron over Kent State, Georgia State over Troy, Toledo over Western Michigan, Central Michigan over Eastern Michigan, Arkansas over Missouri, Tulsa over Tulane, Oregon over Oregon State, Boise State over San Jose State (All Friday); Michigan over Ohio State, Appalachian State over LouisianaLafayette, Kentucky over Louisville, Cincinnati over East Carolina, Temple over Connecticut,
Duke over Wake Forest, Boston College over Syracuse, Tennessee over Vanderbilt, Georgia Southern over South Alabama, Middle Tennessee State over UT-San Antonio, Utah over Colorado, BYU over Utah State, Virginia Tech over Virginia, North Carolina over North Carolina State, Rice over Charlotte, Florida State over Florida, Kansas State over Kansas, Texas A&M over LSU, Northwestern over Il-
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Pokes will host Saturday’s 2 p.m. first-round winner between Sam Houston State and Southern Utah on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in Lake Charles. Over-rated Ohio State finally got knocked down a few pegs to where they really have belonged all season, losing to Michigan State 17-14. In this week’s Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll Clemson retains the No. 1 spot, with Alabama moving up one place to No. 2, Iowa shot up three slots to No. 3, Notre Dame came up one spot to No. 4, Oklahoma moved up one place to No. 5. The second five are just as mixed up from last week with Michigan State up from ninth to No. 6, Baylor surged three places to No. 7, Ohio State sunk from second to No. 8, Oklahoma State dropped five places to No. 9 and Florida dropped two spots to No. 10. TCU dropped four places to No. 15 and Houston went from No. 13 to No. 21. It appears Deweyville will be the only local school that will be affected by the University Interscholastic League’s realignment that officially takes place on February 1. But in their announcement last week, the UIL will have the Pirates moving from Class 3A down to Class 2A. Beaumont Ozen is slated to move from 5A to Class 4A and Port Arthur Memorial will drop from 6A to Class 5A.
It’s kind of ironic that the Houston Texans used the same play to help defeat the New York Jets Sunday that led to the end of the University of Houston’s undefeated season. The quarterback laterals to a wide receiver who throws a pass to a wide open teammate near the goal line. The University of Connecticut used that play Saturday to come from behind and beat the Cougars 20-17. JUST BETWEEN US…It really blows my mind to read about the West Orange-Stark Mustang football team in the Jefferson County daily newspaper that has followed the team for two 10-game regular seasons and two deep trips into the state playoffs and still doesn’t know the correct classification of starting junior quarterback Jack Dallas. This is the same newspaper that had East Chambers as the best football team in Southeast Texas every week until the final game of the regular season when the Buccaneers got crushed by Kirbyville in the game for the district championship and then was ousted from the playoffs last week in the area round. Those sportswriters must either be lazy, careless or stupid or all three. Fifty years ago when I was doing their job, if I did it like they do, I’d be swabbing out the bathrooms the next week.
The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Rat-L-Traps cover all the bases COLBURN FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record
Over the years I have thrown everything from unweighted tails to Corkies under a popping cork when wade fishing, but until this past week I had never tied on a Rat-L-Trap when stalking big trout.Not that it worked because we never caught the first trout with one, but my two clients caught redfish until Carter Sensat finally cried, “Uncle.” I still haven’t personally caught the first fish on a Trap while wading, but only because I stayed with a Corky Fat Boy the entire time.The game changed when the redfish crashed the party and interrupted a slow, but steady trout bite on fish up to four pounds. Unwilling to allow one more red to mangle his last Fat Boy, Darrel Pence cut it off and tied on a more durable half ounce Rat-L-Trap. Carter watched him immediately start catching and releasing slot reds until he could no longer stand it and waded back to the boat to dig one out of a box of mine.It was a half ounce model and close to the same color and that proved to be good enough for both Carter and the rampaging redfish. I have to believe that they caught some of those fish more than once as the bite never
slowed down, but every fish pulled drag like it was their first mistake.I did manage to catch two more trout as well as more reds on my Corky while all of this was taking place, but never got the first shot at the sow trout I was looking for. It is no revelation for anglers in this area that a redfish will track down and kill a Rat-LTrap, especially for those that spend more time fishing the river and bayous than the lake. They throw spinner baits and plastic frogs as well when dealing with scattered grass, but most of them prefer to hunt reds with a Trap or a shallow diving square bill crankbait. There is no telling how many redfish Capt. Chuck Uzzle and Chris Gunn caught fishing the river with Traps prior to Chuck deciding to start a guide business and share his boat and knowledge with paying clients. Chris, on the other hand, chose to continue fishing only when he wanted to fish, but the RatL-Trap is still his “go to” bait. How confident is Gunn that the Trap remains his best option for duping redfish?I was talking with him at the launch only last week and while in the process of discussing a hot stretch of shoreline he stated, “I
don’t get to fish nearly as much as I’d like to and I am always afraid that the redfish might be biting and I’d never know it if I was fishing with anything other than a Rat-L-Trap!” While the afore-mentioned shallow diving crankbaits don’t cast as easily as the Trap and don’t effectively fish deeper water, they are absolutely lethal when fished around hard structure lining the shoreline like bulkheads, retaining walls and partially submerged cypress knees.If you fish one long enough you will not only catch reds, but specks and bass as well. The benefits of fishing a square bill have not eluded the makers of the Rat-L-Trap and they have now added the Echo 1.75 in 15 different colors to their fish catching arsenal.I have already caught several nice trout on both the Sexy Chrome and Ghost Minnow patterns. This is not to infer that speckled trout will not readily ambush a Rat-L-Trap.I don’t throw them a great deal when chasing trout exclusively, but I rely on input from a lot of excellent recreational fishermen that just wear the trout out with the lipless crankbait.Not surprisingly, they all have their favorite colors and the majority of them rely on a half ounce model. I don’t know that I had ever thrown a Trap at a trout before
First half of duck season ends hunters eager for reopening HUNTING & FISHING Capt. Chuck Uzzle For The Record
The first half of duck season for most Texas hunters in our area will end on Sunday and will not re-open until Dec 12th. Reports from all along the coast were almost mirror images of one another, “either you got ducks or you don’t”. The birds that still remained in the area after the opening week or so got educated real fast and headed for areas with little or no hunting pressure. A few really dedicated souls who had both time and resources went mobile and found some out of the way spots that were holding ducks and got in on some nice hunts, many of these were actually on public land so contrary to popular belief it can be done. The best reports I’ve gotten have been from the rice fields so far and that looks to continue. High water in salt marshes has really changed things around for many hunters. Well now that we won’t be able to shoot ducks until December 12th many hunters will either try to fish or go chase deer for a few days. The rest of the waterfowl world will set their sights on geese and they should be able to find some as daily it seems more birds come into the area. The numbers of geese already in our part of the state are really up from last year at this time, the coastal prairie is prime right now and it looks like it may only get bet-
ter. The cold front that hit last week was just what the doctor ordered as big numbers of new geese invaded Texas. A little boost from the weatherman is all many hunters will need to help get these wary birds down from ultra high altitudes and closer to decoying in your spread. There are some really big concentrations of geese just south of IH-10 near Winnie and across the river near the usual spots in Iowa, Fenton, and Welsh, as well as farther south down the coast. Hunters wanting to take advantage of the numbers of birds around those areas really need to scout and find the flyway these birds are using, you just can’t pick a spot and hope to decoy these birds into range because that just isn’t going to happen. Contrary to popular belief geese are really smart; you need to do your homework to have any chance at all. Big goose spreads with some sort of motion like flags or kites will help with getting wary birds into range. Full camo or white suits while laying in a spread is a must, just like gloves, facial camo or a mask should be. If the birds are coming to your decoys don’t call too much and let them work their way in, if they try to leave give them a call and many times they may circle back and try again. The use of a flag is
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really helpful especially on young geese or Ross geese; they seem to really like the motion and sometimes will just dive into a spread. If you have never hunted geese before don’t get discouraged if your results aren’t what you think they should be, geese are tough to say the least. One day they will have you pulling your hair out wondering why you did all this work only to be frustrated as wave after wave just flies too high over your spread or just simply refuses to decoy. But on those days when it all works right it can be the best feeling in the world seeing those big birds come in with their feet down and wings cupped ready to light. One word of advice for those folks hunting around big concentrations of geese and other hunters, do yourself a favor and hold the “skybusting” to a minimum. Hunters who take ill advised shots at high flying birds don’t help anybody out, especially other hunters. Snow geese are already tough enough to hunt without educating them even more with “mile high” shots that make even the youngest and dumbest geese seem like old veterans. Work a little harder on the decoy placement, scouting, and calling if you want to up your odds of success. Pay close attention to the weather and remember that fog, low skies, and wind are the goose hunters best friend. Good luck and enjoy your time in the field. From Page 4B nesota over Atlanta, NY Giants over Washington, Indianapolis over Tampa Bay, Jacksonville over San Diego, NY Jets over Miami, Arizona over San Francisco, Seattle over Pittsburgh, New England over Denver; Cleveland over Baltimore (Monday Night).
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fishing with Gerald Jones many years back.He not only knew more about fooling flounder with an ultra-light rod and small jigs than the rest of us, but also knew that the trout in Sabine Lake would eat a Trap as long as it was pearl with pink eyes.I’ve since caught trout on any number of different colors, but I never beat him and his pearl Trap with any other col-
or! I undoubtedly don’t fish the Trap as much as I should because I fish soft plastic Swim Baits so much.The Swim bait works a little better on flounder as well and has a smaller profile, but what it doesn’t have that the Rat-L-Trap does is an internal rattle chamber and that subtle noise can be every bit as important as profile or
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Bridge City Tiger Rock hosts area competition Staff Report For The Record
Recently, 62 students from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City competed against students from other area Tiger Rock academies at the Tiger District Tournament held at the Bridge City Middle School. Despite almost torrential rains
more than 258 adults, teens and children participated in this event. Students competed in traditional forms, sport sparring and board breaking competitions. “We are very proud of our students who competed,” states Elyse Thibodeaux, owner and chief instructor at the martial arts school. “Almost all of
our students left the competition with a medal in one or more events.” Martial arts training at Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City can make a difference in a persons’ confidence level, physical fitness and stress level. Share the gift with someone you love this holiday season.
SRA awards Mauriceville assistance grant
Above: Group photo of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City competition team.
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Re/Max Platinum under new ownership Staff Report For The Record
Re/Max Platinum of Bridge City is now under new ownership. The new owner is Charles Foxworth of Beaumont. Re/ Max Platinum has become Re/ Max One. Former broker Wilma Horner made the decision after “lots of prayer and one-on-one discussion with myself,” Horner said. “I decided it was the time for me to work full-time as a real estate agent,” she said. “I have not given up my Brokers license; I am now licensed as an Associate Broker. What this means is I will have more time for customers and clients looking to buy or sell a home. “ According to Horner the company will remain at the same location with the same agents under the new ownership. “There isn’t enough time and words to say thank you to those that have supported me all these years,” Horner said, “I am looking forward to what the future.” Horner can be contacted by by calling or texting 409-6563716, website: www.WilmaHornerHomes.com, or Email me at WilmaHorner@remax.net.
Kiwanis to host 67th Annual Christmas Parade The 67th Annual Orange Christmas Parade will run on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “The Magical Music of Christmas.” Categories for entry are: commercial, non-profit and schools. Awards will be presented in each of these three areas and additional awards will be given for the Grand Marshall’s Choice and Judges’ Choice. For more updates on the Christmas parade, please visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX’s Facebook page.
The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to award Mauriceville Municipal Utility District (Mauriceville MUD) a Community Assistance Grant in November as part of its FY-2016 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to leverage local funds to maintain its wastewater treatment
system. David Montagne, SRA’s Executive Vice-President and General Manager, in a letter to Mauriceville MUD, wrote “Mauriceville MUD’s project to remove trees from the treatment cells of its wastewater treatment plant is an initiative that SRA supports in its efforts to improve water and wastewater systems through-
out the basin” and “SRA looks forward to working with Mauriceville MUD in the future as we continue to focus on increasing the economic vitality of the Sabine River Basin” Funds provided for the Community Assistance Grant Program must fall within four project categories.
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Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is offering free meals each Wednesday at 5:00 pm. For more information contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-4651203.
Wesley UMC to hold pecan, walnut fundraiser Wesley United Methodist Church is taking orders for Durham pecans and walnuts. Pecans and walnuts come in one pound bags and are from this year’s crop. Pecans come as pieces or halves and walnuts are mixed halves and pieces. Pecans are $9.50 per pound and walnuts are $8.50 per pound. If you are interested in ordering some of the nuts, contact Doris Wilson at 886-4804, or Jan Neely at 735-5885.
Starlight COGIC to hold Thanksgiving service
Trinity Baptist Church “Hanging of the Greens”
Starlight Church of God in Christ, 2800 Bob Hall Rd., welcomes the community to join them for Thanksgiving day service from 11 a.m. to 12 pm. Enjoy praise and worship, singing, testimonial service and inspirational speakers. Let’s give thanks for the many blessings that are bestowed to us. The Pastor of Starlight is Superintendent E.B. Lindsey.
Christmas excitement has been in the air at Trinity Baptist Church of Orange. Sunday, Nov. 29, the church will start their celebration of the Christmas season with “The Hanging of the Greens”. The service will include several members reading scripture and explaining why the traditional flowers and greenery are used at Christmas. During the service the children will decorate the Christmas tree at the altar with Ancient Christian Symbols known as Chrismons. The symbols represent a variety of biblical and theological concepts. Chrismons are made with gold decorations of beads, ribbon and glitter. The Chrismons were handmade by members of the church. Dan Cruse will explain the meaning of each Chrismon as the children hang them on the tree. Each Sunday during the Christmas season the church celebrates the Lighting of the Advent Candle with different church families participating with a scripture reading and prayer. Advent begins four weeks before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Advent is the period of anticipation before Christmas. No, it’s not the presents that are being anticipated, but the biggest gift ever given to the world – the birth of Jesus. On Nov. 29, the Candle of Hope will be lit by Jerry and Lynae Sanford, December 6, Trent Ling and Macy Brush will light the Candle of Preparation; Dec. 13, Cliff and Helen McCardel will light the Candle of Joy. On Dec. 20, the Candle of Love will be lit by Rene and Judy Marsalon. December 24, during the 6 pm Candle Light Service, Gayle Peveto, Billie Burns and Elaine Meyers will light the Christ Candle. The Christ Candle reminds us that Jesus Christ should always be the center of our lives and is the true meaning of Christmas. Under the direction of Dan Cruse the TBC Choir will present special themed Christmas music during the Candle Light Service. The Candlelight Christmas Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 24, at 6 pm. Everyone is invited to come celebrate the birth of Christ during the special service. Refreshments will be served immediately following the service. Trinity Baptist Church is located at 1819 N. 16th St., in Orange.
Good Shepherd offering refreshments w/ parade The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, is opening their doors to the community during the Bridge City Christmas Parade on Dec. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. Coffee, soft drinks and water will be served, as well as offer the use of restroom facilities. Please feel free to watch the parade from the church’s front lawn and enjoy refreshments during and after the parade. Pastor Paul Zoch and his congregation wish all of you a Merry Christmas.
FUMC of Mauriceville offers Christmas Bible School A free Christmas Bible School will be offered at First United Methodist Church of Mauriceville Friday, Dec. 11, Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. Friday night kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with registration, supper, music and pictures. Saturday, late registration begins at 8:45.m. and the program runs from 9:00 to 2:30 and includes lunch and snacks. The closing program is Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. Parents or guardians must register each child. Ages: pre-K to 5th grade are welcome. Information also available on Facebook at Mauriceville Methodists. First United Methodist church is located at 11929 Highway 12 at Johnson Rd. in Mauriceville. For more information, call the church at 745-4446.
Good Shepherd to host pecan fundraiser
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has started their annual Durham-Ellis nut and products fundraiser. This fundraiser supports their music program, which provides scholarships to music major students at our colleges and universities. This year they are selling pecan halves 1 lb. bag for $8.75, pecan pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, walnut halves and pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, roasted cashews 1 lb. bag for $ 6.75, raw almonds 1 lb. bag for $6.50, trash mix 1 lb. bag for $ 3.50, hot and spicy peanuts 1 lb. bag for $ 2.50, peanut brittle 7 oz. bag for $ 3.50 and frosted praline pecan 12 oz. bag for $8.75. You can place your order by calling one of the following ladies: Tana @ 735-2044, Grace @ 617-9531, Pat @ 626-2585, or Kathy @ 988-5292.
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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.
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Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.
Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange
Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church
401 N. 37th St. Orange 409-886-7276
Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.
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Faith United Methodist Church
Pastor: Michael Procella
9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113
Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com
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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.
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First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch • 735-3581
Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.
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GARAGE SALES SAT., 150 GILMER MOVING SALE, 8 till? Furniture, sewing machine, games, TV sets, printer, ladies’ and men’s clothes, purses and shoess lots of misc. FRI Dec 4 an d SAT. Dec. 5, 181 TIGER LILY, BC (77611) turn off 1442 on Fernwood, ESTATE SALE, Fri 8 till 5 and Sat. 8 till 4. Solid Maple hutch, rable and 6 chairs, serving cart, dinett w/chairs, couch, loveseat, recliner, 2 lift chairs, end tables, corner curio,wooden rocker,4 piece bed room set with Crafymatic adjustable king bed, two vintage white twin beds, white nirrored vanity, 3 other white tables, vintage grey and chro,e drop tables, Lg brown area rug, computer desk, file cabinet, bedding, towels, table cloths, dishes, appliances, some collectables,, glassware, home decor, knick-knacksm Christmas items,G.E. dryer, lawn and shopt tools, patio furniture, frames, books, wall decor, 2000 Grasshopper model 618 0 turn 52” lawn mower w/ hydralic lift and folding deck (Kohler eng, dual swivel rear wheels, approx. 55 hours), ‘05 Yamaha 650 V-Starcustom motorcyccle blue w/flames on tank (grage kept, 2319 mles). Come See! (run 11/25 and 12/2)
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BLACK FRIDAY & Small Business Saturday Sale
Maci Moo Jewelry & Gifts
2415 McKee Drive Orange, TX 409•330•5808 Friday 11/27 Saturday 11/28
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Fashion Jewelry featuring Style & Co., Betsy Johnson, Anne Klein, Vera Bradley, Custom-made jewelry. Flags, Designer Handbags (new & preowned), Scarves, Hand painted glasswares, Seasonal items & much, much more!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm. In the rear of the Santuary Building at 4775 N. 16TH ST (N87) in Orange, 77962. Call Angela 409-474-2171 or Candy 409-779-4289 for details. 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. DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30 p.m. at St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Dr. in Orange in the Brother Sun Room of the Canticle Building..
FIELD WORKERS
FIELD WORKERS
Crawfish Farmers
Crawfish Farmers
4 temp positions; 5 ½ months; job to begin 1/1/15 through 6/15/15; 7am to 3pm. Duties: to operate 4 temp positions; 5 ½ months; job to begin 1/1/16 through 6/15/16; 7am to 3pm; Mon thru Fri; Duties: to operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the harvesting season. Preparing the crawfish for distribution. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Cajun Dump Truck, L.L.C. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants should call employer for an interview at 337-519-2856 or apply during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701. Job Order 572475.
12 temp positions; approx.. 5 months; job to begin 1/15/2016 and end on 6/20/16; 7am to 3pm; Mon thru Fri; Duties: to operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season. Preparing the crawfish for distribution. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing postitive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs per week; OT varies but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in Crawfish Farming required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Kent Soileau Farms, Inc. located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 945-9120 during normal business hours or fax resume to 318-8382268. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701. Job Order 573243.
Southern Sweets
Cake Pops, Cupcakes and Cookies... for your special occasions, unique gifts and themed birthdays!
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I, Marcus Vines, am no longer responsible for debts incurred by anyone other than myself. 11/11/15
LEGAL NOTICE
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine & Beer Retailers Permit by Papaya @ Texas Ave Inc./ Tico’s Cuban Cafe’located at 1145 Texas Ave. Suite E, Bridge City, Orange County, Texas. Officers of said corporation are Orlando Miquez, President & Secretary.
Notice to Creditors
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Barbara Ann Riddick, Deceased, were issued on April 1, 2015, in Cause No. P-17162, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Gerald W. George & Sherry L. Overbeck 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 Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 1st day of April, 2015.
Stephen C. Howard
Stephen C. Howard Attorney for Gerald W. George and Sherry L. Overbeck State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 E-mail: steve@stevehowardlaw.com
CITATION BY PUBLICATION The State of Texas To all persons interested in the Estate of John Clarence Townsend,, Deceased Cause No. P17391 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on November 18, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of John clarence Townsend. Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630 All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to the Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on November 18, 2015. Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By
Kevin LeBoeuf
Kevin LeBoeuf
Pinehurst Animal Shelter 886-4378/998-2614 Bridge City Animal Shelter 735-5028 Pups in Peril 540-0299 Sweet Pups 769-1684
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGH LOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior. Meets Tues. 7 pm. at the Immaculate Conception Ed. Bldg., 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more info call 9620480 RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. In addition, a 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention, referrals and support group sessions for sexual assault/rape. victims. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273
GROCERY/PRODUCE
person needed, exp. required. No phone calls!
SINCE 1963
Apply in person only at Robert’s Meat Market See Tina Myers before 5pm.
MORE EXPERIENCE = ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
LOCAL WORK BEAUMONT AREA Excellent Benefits including 401K Plus Sign-On Bonus for Experienced Drivers Quarterly Safety Bonuses CDL-A w/ “X” Endorsement 1 year 18-Wheeler or Tanker Experience Needed eoe
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