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Week of Wednesday, February 24, 2015

New BC police headquarters taking shape

Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Summer is still several months away, but for officers and staff of the Bridge City Police Department it cannot get here soon enough. A much anticipated construction project finally began this year as the Bridge City Police Department will have a new home this summer. The project is taking shape as the frame of the 6,000 square foot building has already been built. “The building our police de-

partment uses right now is way too small for their needs,” said Jerry Jones, City Manager of Bridge City. “Not only is JONES the layout of the building not what they need, but the biggest issue is traffic. There is only one entrance and exit off of Texas Avenue and that can be really difficult at times.”

The new Bridge City Police Department is being built in the 500 block of Texas Avenue, which is directly behind the RaceWay fuel location opposite Ferry Drive.

The site will cover approximately 3.285 acres, all of which was donated to the city by resident, Dr. S. Mark Messer. “We are very fortunate to have someone like Dr. Messer,

who cares about the community,” Jones said. “We had looked at a couple of different options before he offered to donate this property. It’s the perfect location to have the police depart-

ment because officers can get anywhere they need to go so easily thanks to the new designs we have.” BC POLICE Page 3A

ORANGEFIELD SOPHISTICATS WIN ‘BEST IN CLASS’

‘The Record’ weekend election issue Staff Report

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Election Tuesday is just days away and The Record Newspapers want to make sure you have all of the available information at your fingertips. The Record Newspapers, which is typically published every Wednesday, will have a special election-edition available beginning this Saturday, Feb. 27, at convenience stores across Orange County and many businesses and its nor-

mal locations on Monday in advance of Election Day on Tuesday, March 1. The special edition will include a variety of need-toknow information for election Tuesday, including statements from the candidates in the majority of local races. This special election publication, the first ever weekend edition of The Record Newspapers, will not be delivered in all areas, but it can only be picked up at stores and local businesses.

DuBois named BCISD athletic director Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The future of the Cardinals looks to be in good hands for the immediate future as Dwayne DuBois was named athletic director on Monday night. The Bridge City Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met in a regular scheduled meeting on Monday evening and, following a closed door, executive session to discuss administrative contracts, approved DuBois to officially be the Athletic Director of Bridge City ISD. According to Todd Lintzen, the new Bridge City ISD superintendent, who was also taking part in his first meeting of the Board of Trustees in his

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new position, the decision needed to be made. “It was just the appropriate time to do that,” Lintzen DUBOIS said of making DuBois the athletic director. Richard Briggs has served as the Athletic Director for Bridge City ISD since 2014 after the district removed Cris Stump from the position while retaining him as head coach for another football season. Briggs announced following the start of the 2015-2016 school year that he planned to step down from the position following the end of the school DUBOIS Page 3A

The Orangefield High School Sophisticats competed this weekend at Champion Contest at Cypress Woods High School. The girls won best in class for every dance they competed in for both officers and team. They received a judges award for all scores being above a 90, showmanship award and division champions. The Sophisticat officers and team both won Grand Champion. The Sophisticats are directed by Jill Morris and Jerri Graffagnino.

County considers risk control program Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

In its continuing effort to reduce costs to Orange County taxpayers, commissioners will take part in a program which could reduce future expenses to the county. Orange County Commissioners listened to a presentation Tuesday afternoon from Robert Ruiz, the management consultant for the Texas Association of Counties on an overview of a new Risk Control Re-

imbursement Program which could help reduce costs for the county and, potentially, its taxpayers through less insurance claims. “The purpose of this program is to help drive down costs,” Ruiz said. “It is meant to help control losses amd minimize them.” According to the Texas Association of Counties website, the Risk Control Reimbursement Program (RCRP) was approved by the TAC Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP)

Board of Directors to assist Texas counties in creating, enhancing and maintaining effective risk control programs. This voluntary program allows TAC RMP members participating in qualified programs to seek reimbursement for the costs associated with implementing approved risk control projects. Counties are able to participate through two options, one of which is the Risk Management Program and the other is the Law Enforcement Program.

The Risk Management Program option is available to members participating in the Auto Liability, Workers Compensation, Public Officials Liability and Property programs. The Law Enforcement program is available to members which participate in the Law Enforcement Liability program. Projects presented for consideration under the Risk Control Reimbursement Program should meet one of the followCOUNTY Page 3A

Trial begins for OC jailer accused of assaulting inmate Debby Schamber For The Record

The trial of a former Orange County jailer, Brian David Lee, 40, began Monday. Lee is accused of the aggravated assault of an inmate, Jerry Carthel, in January 2015. If convicted he faces first degree felony charges and up to 99 years in prison. He is also eligible for probation. Carthel had reported his vehicle stolen while he was at the Bayou Club on Simmons Drive. It was later recovered and when officers from the Orange Police Department went to return the keys to him they discovered he was “highly” intoxicated. It was determined he was unable to drive so the officers attempted to assist him in getting a ride

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home. However, they were unsuccessful. Witnesses at the scene informed officers Carthel had been at the club for some time in a corner. He had been seen drinking and occasionally sleeping. Carthel informed officers

alcohol no longer “did the trick” so he had also been drinking mouthwash. According to court testimony, mouthwash is about 26 percent alcohol. The officers located a large bottle which was about half empty in his pants. Officers disposed of the mouthwash at the scene. Fearing Carthel was a danger to himself and others he was taken into custody on a charge of public intoxication. Once he was placed into the back seat of the patrol vehicle, he began yelling and banging his head against the windows. The officers told him to stop and he quickly complied. Once inside the jail, Carthel is lead to the area where he will be begin to be booked into the jail. He began to beat his

head against the wall. He is told to stop and he complied. Lee was a few hours into his shift at the jail when he received notice another inmate was being brought into the jail. At the end of the hallway from the sallyport there is an area in the jail where inmates are patted down while still in handcuffs. In a video admitted into evidence, Lee is seen putting on gloves to prepare for the pat down. He asks Carthel a few questions, one of which was if he had anything illegal on him which is an effort to protect jail personnel during the pat down. According to testimony, inmates have come into the jail with things such as knives, needles, drugs, etc. Carthel appears to become

agitated and used profanity when he said to take the handcuffs off. Lee stopped the pat down and leaned in towards Carthel and asks him, “What? What did you tell me to do?” Quickly, Lee does a take down with Carthel and he lands with a loud thud. Jurors looked at the video numerous times throughout testimony. At times, some looked away or at the floor as it played. The OPD officers who testified said the swift and sudden movements came as a shock to them. Carthel is seen on the floor bleeding from his mouth. He moans and grunts and he repeatedly says he is sorry. He also complains of back pain.

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May ballot heavy on Bridge City races Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

With the passing of the filing deadline this past Friday, the ballots have been set for the May 7 general election. Only a handful of elections are scheduled in May, but the community of Bridge City will have a lot to consider as change could be in the air with numerous races on the ballot between city and school. City of Bridge City The City of Bridge City has three races on the ballot this spring. Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and Place 2 councilman Mike Reed have reached term limits and cannot seek re-election for those respective positions. Roccaforte has chosen to file for the Place 2 seat and will be opposed by last minute candidate, Carl Harbert. In Place 4, incumbent Eric Andrus is seeking re-election and will be opposed by candidate Phillip Todora Jr., while Place 6 councilman Danny Cole. who is also seeking reelection is opposed by a pair of former Bridge City councilmembers, Lucy Fields and Kevin Mott. Current Place 1 councilman David Rutledge has filed for the open position of Mayor and will be unopposed.

Bridge City ISD The Bridge City Independent School District will have a busy May election as all three incumbents have filed for reelection and will be opposed. Rebecca Rutledge, the Place 3 incumbent, will be opposed by Bryan Gremillion, while Place 4 incumbent, Thad Hill, will face off against candidate Bryant Champagne. In Place 5, incumbent Jerry McInnis will be opposed by Brandy Slaughter. City of Orange The City of Orange will only have one race on the May ballot as incumbent Mary McKenna of District 4 will be opposed by former councilmember Annette Pernell. Incumbents Dr. Wayne Guidry, District 2, and Bill Mello, Place 5, will be unopposed. West Orange-Cove CISD Several filings on Thursday and Friday have assured the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will have an election for its Board of Trustees on May 7. There are three at-large positions available and six candidates seeking those seats. Incumbents Linda Platt-Bryant and Bryan Thomas Muhammad have filed for re-elec-

tion and will be opposed by former WO-C CISD Trustees Ricky Jacobs and Tony Dallas, as well as new candidates Demetrius Hunter and Bonnie Moses. OC WC&ID 2 Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 will have an election for its Board of Directors this May. Incumbents Jerry Foreman and Linda Primeaux have filed for re-election and will be opposed by new candidate, Grayling Mouton. City of West Orange The City of West Orange will not have an election this May as incumbents Shirley Bonnin, Dale Dardeau and Mike Shugart Sr. are unopposed. City of Pinehurst The City of Pinehurst will not have an election this spring either. Mayor Pete Runnels will be unopposed on the May ballot, as will incumbent councilman John Zerko and new candidate, and former councilman, Dan Barclay. LC-M CISD Incumbents Rex Peveto and Ray Rogers, Position 6 and Position 7, respectively, of the Lit-

tle Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees have filed for re-election and will be unopposed. Orange County Navigation and Port District The Orange County Navigation and Port District will not have an election in May either, as incumbents Barbara Winfree, Precinct 2, and Jimmy Smith, Precinct 3, are unopposed. Orange County Drainage District The Orange County Drainage District’s Board of Directors will not have an election in May, as incumbents J.B. Arrington and Jimmy Scales, Precinct 2 and Precinct 3, respectively, will be unopposed. Mauriceville MUD The Mauriceville Municipal Utility District will not have an election in May as both appointees to vacated positions, Dennis Rountree and Jay Scheiderer, have filed to retain those seats on the May ballot. Early voting for the general election is from Monday, April 25 through Tuesday, May 3. Election day will be Saturday, May 7.

GOALS adult spelling bee scheduled March 11 Staff Report

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Greater Orange Area Literacy Service is sponsoring an Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser at Lamar State College Student Center on Green Ave., Friday, March 11, from 11:30 am1:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and lunch is included. Clubs, organizations, and businesses sponsor a team of three adults each, to compete for the winning trophy. Each team has their own cheering

section for which a trophy is awarded. The deadline to enter is Thursday, March 4. Sponsors will receive a form to fill out listing team members and include the $350 entry fee. Once registered, team members receive lists of words to study and “Bee” rules. The Words are taken from the National Spelling Bee study book. The following donations may be made by March 4 to receive recognition in the Bee program; ABC letters $25 each;

Honey Bee, $100; Bumble Bee, $200; Pollen provider, $400 and Queen Bee $500. Call the GOALS office for more information. The money raised from this year’s fundraiser will go to purchase student materials, GED test scholarships and operational expenses. All donations are tax deductable. If you wish to be a volunteer tutor, GOAlLS will provide training..

GOALS was established 22 years ago, offering free one- toone tutoring in basic reading, GED preparation and English as a second language. Many students have been able to get better jobs, and receive their GED (equal to high school diploma). Please contact the GOALS office at 886-4311, or email goals1993@sbcglobal.net, if you are interested in being on a team or would like to be a sponsor.

More than a dozen area youth participated in the Children’s Auction this past Saturday at the Greater Orange Coin Club’s annual spring show, which was held Saturday and Sunday inside the Orange County Expo and Convention Center off FM 1442 in Orange. The event also featured more than 20 vendors who were buying and selling rare coins, paper money and precious metals. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

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The new site will have two entrances and exits, one off of Lake Street and the other off of Rachal Drive. It will include multiple offices for staff and BCPD administration, as well as lockers, shower areas, break room, evidence room, armory, garage and covered parking in rear of complex. The total project will cost approximately $700,000 to $750,000 when completed.

This cost includes construction of the building, which is $449,050 with the bid awarded to TMCI, and the parking lot will cost approximately $154,000. The addition of roads to the project will complete the project. Jones said the contract for the project was awarded in November of 2015, but weather prevented start of the project until early this year.

OC jailer trial Other officers assist in controlling the situation by holding Carthel’s legs and placing part of their body against the upper portion of his body. A short time later the pat down is completed and he is moved to the nearby booking area. Jail nurse, Tiffany Dickerson, testified because of the blood on the floor and the excess in his mouth she decided to send Carthel to a local hospital for evaluation. She also noticed Carthel had numerous decayed teeth but could not determine the source of the bleeding other than some sort of laceration in his mouth. She also said his movements were inconsistent with a back injury. Once at the hospital it was determined Carthel had six

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broken ribs. As a precaution, Carthel had to be sent to a trauma hospital where he remained for a few days. His spine was not found to have any injury, according to the emergency room physician. Following the incident, Texas Ranger Bobby Smith was called by Sheriff Keith Merritt, to investigate. Also an internal investigation was done by the chief deputy at the time, Clint Hodgkinson. It was determined by Hodgkinson, there were three departmental violations and in April, Lee was terminated. According to a written statement from Lee read by Smith, Carthel had hold of one of his fingers and began to turn towards him which caused Lee to conduct the take

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The Bridge City Police Department will also be the new location of the Municipal Court. The complex will have its own separate entrances for the police department and for the court, along with a spacious parking lot in front of the complex to accommodate local residents. “We looked at a bunch of different options, in the beginning, before we decided to move the police department to this location,” said Mayor Kirk Roccaforte. “This including moving City Hall there, but we,

the whole council, felt we did not need a new City Hall. The police department was the bigger priority.” Moving the Municipal Court to the new police department location was part of the plan all along because it made sense to keep the two entities in close proximity, instead of opposites ends of the city as they are now. “Moving the court there is a good move,” Roccaforte said. “Besides having both in one location, it will give us more room at City Hall. Security will be a lot better around the new

building for the officers and the staff with fencing surrounding most of the property and electric entry gates along the sides of the building.” The rear of the property is also perfectly suited for a new microwave tower which will be used for 911 purposes and is part of the region-wide $17 million 911 improvement project across much of Southeast Texas. While the new facility continues to be built, with an estimated completion timeframe of late June or early July, the

city will have to consider what to do with its current police department location on Texas Avenue. As Roccaforte and Jones both stated, an appraisal will most likely be conducted and the property put up for sale this spring. “It’s in a prime location along Texas Avenue, and there are a lot of uses that someone could make of this building,” Jones said. “The first step is to get the appraisal. We will worry about the rest down the line.”

down. During his prior employment Lee had injured his finger and required two surgeries to repair it. The statement also read Lee did not know if Carthel had contraband on his person or if he was going to try and break his finger. Lee stated he did not lose his temper and reacted because of a possible injury.

It was also noted that although there were several camera angles available, it was not possible for Lee’s or Carthel’s hands to be seen clearly or at all. However, Smith testified he did not believe Carthel had Lee’s fingers because he would have had to contort his hands in a contorted manner in order to grab them. In addition, he thought because of

Carthel’s level of intoxication and because he was unsteady on his feet, such a move would have not only been noticeable, but also very difficult. “He pretty much threw him to the ground,” Smith told jurors. Smith also told the jury he felt there were other options available other than taking Carthel down.

It was also said Lee was shocked to learn Carthel had broken ribs. In addition, it was suggested by his defense attorney during opening statements, Carthel could have had the broken ribs prior to his arrival at the jail. Trial testimony resumes Wednesday in the 163rd District Court with Judge Dennis Powell presiding.

Let’s Keep John Banken Our County Commissioner John Banken, current County Commissioner, also served as your Mayor and Councilman of Bridge City. He has served 19 years as an elected official chosen by you... and the only candidate with government experience.

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year. In his first season as head coach, DuBois resurrected a Bridge City Cardinals football program. Following consecutive 2-8 losing seasons, DuBoise guided the Cardinals to a third place finish and 7-4 record in District 10-4A Division I, which ended with a 44-20 Bi-District loss to eventual state semi-finalist Carthage Bulldogs. Prior to arriving at Bridge City High School, DuBois served as head coach and Athletic Director at Hardin-Jefferson, where he helped guide the Hawks to consecutive deep playoff runs. He served as offensive coordinator at Vidor High School, before taking the job at Hardin-Jefferson, and helped the Pirates to consecutive playoff appearances in 2011 and 2012.

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ing criteria, such as the elimination or minimizing of recognized risk exposures assocated with county operations, protecting the health and safety of employees, and preventing or minimizing the possibility of property losses. Examples of projects which could be considered eligible for reimbursement include safety equipment, such as safety glasses, traffic vests and first aid kits, or even employee orientation materials which may address employee safety and prevention of workrelated injuries. Other examples include various equipment such as defibrillators and power stretchers, and even safety shoes for work classifications such as law enforcement and parks and recreation, among others. Ruiz informed commissioners that Orange County qualifies for up to $45,000 in the Risk Management Program and up to $18,365 under the Law Enforcement Program. However, just because the funds are available does not mean they are guaranteed. “Everyone has to apply for their funds,” Ruiz explained. “The better your application, the better chance you have because you are competing for these dollars.”

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• Current County Commissioner • Full Time Commissioner • Brought First Walmart in Orange County to Bridge City • Brought McDonalds to Bridge City • Built First Public Library in Bridge City • 19 Years Experience in working with governmental budgets • Supports Employee Unpaid Furlough • Endorsed by Sabine Area Central Labor Council AFL‐CIO • Member of BC Chamber of Commerce • Past President of Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission • Member of Leadership Advisory Board • Advocate for 4 H and Agricultural Committee • Overall volunteer for AgriLife

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John Banken knows where his citizens live and their needs. “My community is important to me. The areas of Bridge City, Orangefield, Victory Gardens, Duncan Woods, West Orange, South Vidor and surrounding areas are vital to our economical growth.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest WATCH FOR SPECIAL WEEKEND EDITION Saturday we will publish a special “Super Tuesday” issue of The Record. We will feature all local county races, with voter information. Candidates will be highlighted with statements for your consideration. The special newspaper will be available throughout Orange County, including Vidor. Some of you will not receive home delivery; however, the paper will be available in over 100 locations, convenience stores, Wal-Mart, H.E.B., Market Basket, Walgreen’s, etc. On Monday morning the paper will be at locations such as the Courthouse, banks, and other places not open on Saturday. The special issue will also be at our Penny Record location, on Roundbunch Road, in Bridge City and at the County Record office on Henrietta Street, off of MacArthur, across from Granger Chevrolet. We will cover the Super Tuesday presidential elections, plus extra features. Creaux and I will have a Sherlock Breaux column and Cajun story, according to space available. Advertising space is available. Contact us at 735-7183 by 3 p.m. Thursday or the email address ads@therecordlive.com. Large distribution assures good readership.*****I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. REPORTS AND SURVEY SHOW BRIGHT ECONOMIC FUTURE President Obama sends economic report to Congress on Monday. The report predicts that the economy will grow 2.7 percent in 2016 and 2.5 percent in 2017 with an unemployment rate of 4.7 percent in 2016 and 4.5 percent in 2017. Obama said “Claims that America’s economy is in decline that we haven’t made progress are simply not true.” The President added, “Today technology doesn’t just replace jobs on the assembly line but rather affects any job where work can be automated.” The economic report of the President was first required by Congress through the employment Act of 1946 and comes within two weeks of the President’s budget proposal. Jason Furman, chairman of the council of economic advisers, said “The major long term drag on growth is Demographic. The biggest difference is that population growth is slower. The Baby Boom has turned into a Retirement Boom.” A Small Business barometer survey by insurance giant Allstate finds the environment for small businesses is certainly as good as it’s been since before the recession of 2007. Their positive outlook is rooted in the benefits of technology, generally improving economy and better lending conditions. These are the good old days for America’s small business owners. According to the nationwide survey by Allstate, there never has been a better time to own a small business. Despite some global and national economic uncertainty hometown entrepreneurs are bullish about their prospects. Despite all the political talk about the country going to hell in a hand basket, don’t believe it, we live in a great, stable county. CONDOLENCES Walter “Buddy” Piat We were sorry to hear about the death of Walter “Buddy” Piat, 83, of Bridge City, who passed away Feb. 16. Services were held Friday at St. Henry Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughterElizabeth and husband Tommy, son Paul and wife Dawn and several grandchildren. Please see obituary. Peggy Gene Knight Our deepest sympathies to our friend Tim Knight and his family on the loss of his wife Peggy Gene Knight, age 70, who passed away Feb. 17, at M.D. Anderson. Peggy, a longtime educator, spent much of her time speaking to other faculty members across the country while Tim, a writer and historian, recorded many historical stories about the local music scene and published a book on Cajun fiddler Harry Choates. Peggy is survived by her husband Tim, mother Gene Thomas, of Orange, daughter April Wilson, sons Andrew and wife Beverly, of Mauriceville, Richard, of Groves, and brother Tommy Thomas and wife Judy, of Mauriceville. Services were held Sunday, Feb. 21. May she rest in peace. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 The Texas Longhorn Club in Vinton reopens. Special effects of a unique fog screen, invented by a Finland company, makes objects “seem to appear and move in thin air,” said general manager Tina Cotton. “’It is a screen you can walk through.” The Texas Longhorn is the first in the country to utilize this new feature. *****Coach ‘Chief’ Wilson returns for reunion. Harold Wynne Wilson was born in Orangefield, in 1928. Chief is a 1946 Orange High graduate and a 1950 grad from SFA. He earned his masters there in 1958. He started coaching in 1951 at Orange High under Coach Chuck Dean. He was in the Air Force during the Korean conflict and then went to work for Coach Bum Phillips at Neder-

land. Chief was still at Nederland when they won state in 1958 but Bum was gone to A&M, working for Bear Bryant. When Chief came to Bridge City he had only 19 players. Steve Worster was in the eighth grade. Three years later, they played for the state championship. The next year, they won Bridge City’s only state championship. He stayed as coach 13 years coaching his last team in 1974. *****I stayed up late to watch Apolo Anton Ohno win the gold in the 500-meter, short track. He was the United States’ bright spot at the Olympics in Toronto, Italy. *****A jazz funeral was held in New Orleans for Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, who grew up in Orange and was buried here Sept 17, 2005. *****Judge Carl Thibodeaux is in Washington this week with the Work Force people. While there he is also twisting the tail of FEMA. The Judge never quits. *****Exhibits of Illuminated Manuscript from the 17th and 16th century are on display at the Stark Museum of Art during the Lenten season. The earliest is dated back to 1458. *****Longtime Methodist, Attorney H.D. Pate, will become a Catholic in April. He followed his friend Moe Litton into the faith. (Editor’s note: H.D.’s wife,Pat, over the last ten years, has really become a devoted Catholic and is involved in many church activities on a daily basis.)*****The Mustang Relays, with twelve area teams, was won by Nederland girls and West Brook boys. WO-S placed third. Leading the way for WO-S was senior Deon Beasley, who took the gold in the triple jump, 100M and 200M and was the anchor leg for the 400 yard relay. (Editor’s note: Beasley was one of the best all around athletes I ever watched. I don’t know what happened at Texas.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: N.D. Palmer, 71, of Orange, died Feb. 12. He is survived by his wife Jerrie and their children and step children. *****Selma Edelle Manuel, 86, of Orange, died Feb. 19. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernice Manuel, daughter Linda Carol Barrett and son Randall Manuel. Left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren and their families. *****Paul Gilcrease, 79, of Orange, died Feb. 19. Funeral service was held at Claybar Funeral Home on Feb. 22. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Janet and Buck Almaguer and several grandchildren. *****Charles “Charlie” Phelps, 72, of Bridge City, died Feb. 22. Service was held at First Baptist on Saturday, Feb. 25. He is survived by his wife Carolyn and daughters Ellen Fry, Jo Lynn Matula and son Charles, Jr. *****Jacky Lynn Folsom, 51, of Mauriceville, died Feb. 21. Service was held at Claybar on Feb. 25. Survivors are his mother Louise Folsom, son and daughter-in-law Clinton and Jennifer, son Clarence, one granddaughter Dakota Folsom and two brothers. 40 Years Ago-1976 Betty Em Giarratano, Diane Baxter and Martha Geirretts liberated themselves from husbands and children and headed to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Four days might also be just the break that Bernard, Frank and Bax need to more appreciate the ladies. Gordon swears he’s just sitting at Village Creek, writing. Not sure I’m buying. *****Orange County Sheriff’s Posse wins relay race run in the Astrodome against Gonzales,. Dudley Baker, Jr. wins calf scramble that earned him $275. *****Harry’s Appliance has moved to a new location on 10th Street and Main. Big warehouse clearance sale going on now. *****Word has reached us that the cute Bobbie Stakes is a college student now days since her family is grown. *****The scenery around Orange County is just beautiful. The dogwoods, pear trees and others are putting on new leaves.*****Things are busy at Franklin’s Sporting Goods, 1700 DuPont Drive, as Little League, Pony-Colt and girl’s softball players come in for baseball equipment. Everyone got sports gear from Mr. Franklin before Wal-Mart, Academy, etc. *****Deweyville basketball girls lose state playoff game by two points. Fans got rowdy, which didn’t cause the Pirates to lose but it didn’t help. *****Mothers Grace Dumesnil and Jo Bernard were spotted skating at Brown’s Rink in Bridge City. Those two gals are pretty agile. *****Maxine Gothia, a B.C. High student, is also a welder in a shipyard. *****Jack King named chairman of the 13th Bridge City Lion’s Club anniversary banquet. Pretty Janice Lapeyrolerie is club sweetheart. *****Ann Lieby wants to know why Wilson Roberts posted a picture of a mattress that supposedly belongs to Roy Dunn, on the Howard’s Food Center bulletin board. (Editor’s note; Best I remember it had something to do with a mattress Jimmie Conn put on the esplanade on Texas Ave. with a sign stating, “Some old gal followed Roy as far as she could with that mattress on her back.” Some more Conn bull corn.)*****Hubbard Electric ladies basketball team wins state title beating Grapevine 65-57. Players are Barbara Williams, Donna Evans, Julia Lambreth, Kay Moody, Regina Myers, Donna Seals, Faith Crawford, Ernestine Finley, Melinda Peck, Nelva Welch, Patricia Pace, Vonda Light and Sara Lane. A FEW HAPPENINGS A benefit for Donald Wayne Cole will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Bridge City Community Center, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Music by “One Way” at 12 noon, “Three Legged Dawg” at 2 p.m. “Still Kicking” 4 p.m., “Eazy” at 6-till. There will be plenty of food, silent and live auctions, children’s activities, etc. Wayne is fighting cancer and can use help with his medical expenses. He’s a great guy and worthy of your help. Come have a good time for a good cause. *****We haven’t heard how things are going for our friend Bobby Fillyaw, who is running for county judge in Newton. His dad was a longtime county judge there. Bobby and Shirley Zimmerman ran Orange County EDC for several years and are both running for public office. *****Congratulations to West OrangeStark quarterback Jack Dallas and linebacker Steven Tims, who both won the Willie Ray Smith award. Dallas got the offensive award and Tims won defensive award. It is the first time one team took home both awards. Dallas is a junior and will be returning, Tims is a senior. Cornel Thompson is WO-S head coach. *****The Beaumont Enterprise endorsed Sheriff Keith Merritt. Even though this publication doesn’t make endorsements in local races, as a column and opinion writer, I agree with the reasons the Enterprise gave for endorsing the Orange County Sheriff for reelection. By the way, Sheriff Merritt will have a big, free barbecue at the VFW Hall Tuesday evening for campaign watch.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch had a fun gathering at JB’s Bar-B-Que last week. John Roy Fredrick, a stand in for Nova Dee, and Pete are always good for a story. Judge Thibodeaux always has one or two new ones to tell. The Bunch was honored to have 94-year-old, Pearl Harbor survivor Cedric Stout and wife Cherry, who looks after him. He’s a real hero. The group meets at Robert’s this week and P.K.’s Grill next week. *****Happy 60th anniversary to Cliff and Helen McCardle. They were married March 3, 1956, in Gulfport, MS.*****On Feb. 25, 1963, 53 years ago, Cassius Clay became heavy weight champion by TKO in the seventh round, defeating the “Big Bear” Sonny Liston. Clay, who later adopted the name Muhammad Ali, was 21-years-old. I saw that fight with

Judge Sid Caillavet and Joe Blanda. Those two great guys are gone now. We enjoyed many sporting events together. It’s hard to believe 53 years have gone by since Clay beat Liston.*****What’s up with the Bridge City boys: Cameron Dishon had a big weekend for the Rebels, going 3 for 8 at the plate, with a double, two singles and two walks. Ole Miss went 3-0 on the weekend with a sweep over FIU. ***Matt Menard went 2-10, while drawing 3 walks for the Bears. Matt was hitting in the three hole and playing catcher. Baylor lost the series 1-2 to Washington.***Texas closer Chase Shugart threw three scoreless innings while surrendering no hits and striking out three. He was throwing up to 97-mph. The Longhorns won the series 2-1 over UNLV. Shugart will be looking for his first collegiate save as Texas takes on Stanford this weekend. ***Zach Smith has gotten off to a hot start for Texas A&M Kingsville, hitting 333. The Javelins are 4-3 for the year. *****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days: On Feb. 24, our friend Doug’s widow, Regina Harrington, celebrates and also Dalton Bonds, Bill Bennett, Scarlett Fontenot and Taylor Brownlie. The are joined by celebrities actors Billy Zane, 50 and Edward James Oimos, 69 and boxer Floyd Mayweather, 39.*****Feb. 25 finds Orangefield school board member, Bridge City assistant chief and motorcycle cop Brad Frye celebrating. Joining him are Angela Brinson, Zelda Jones and Doris Byrd. Celebrities celebrating are comedian Carrot Top, 50 and actress Tea Leoni, 50. *****On Feb. 26, a great guy, everyone’s friend, Coach Moe Litton celebrates another birthday. Much water has run under his bridge. Also celebrating are Claudia Williams, Braelyn Baugh and Amanda Beeson. They join singer Michael Bolton, 63 and pianist and rock & roll singer Fats Domino, 88. *****On Feb. 27, our lifelong friend Anna Belle Rost celebrates a big one. Also David Claybar, Butch Choate, Jeffrey Fregia celebrate, along with Darryls’s better half Gretta Brinson. Celebrities celebrating are singer Josh Groban, 35, actress Joanne Woodward, 86 and Bill and Hillary’s kid, Chelsea Clinton, 36.*****Feb. 28 finds Nolan LeBlanc celebrating his special day, also Ginger Romero, LaVerne McDonald, Kurt Reeves, Amy Ball, Kathy McKenzie and Anna Marshall. Celebrities celebrating are country singer Jason Aldean, 39, race car driver Mario Andretti, 76 and actor Gavin MacLeod, 85.*****On Feb. 29, we just get to wish these Leap Year babies happy birthday every four years but here goes. I’m going to start with my buddy Logan Dubose, who I’ve known since birth and he’s been hyper since. He’s Joyce and John Dubose’s grandson, Johnny’s boy and in this case the acorn didn’t fall far from the tree. Also celebrating a Leap Year birthday are 80-year-old twins, Tabitha and Taylor Holste, who are celebrating their 20 th birthday thanks to Leap Year. Having a birthday on this day is a brilliant young man Will Brinson, also Kevin Jones and George Cassidy. Joining them are self-help author Tony Robbins, 56 and actor Antonio Sabato, Jr. 44.*****On March 1, Jennifer Thomas is a year older and Mr. John Repasky, of Bridge City, turns 99 and looking forward to 100. Best wishes John. Joining them are singer Justin Bieber, 22, director/ actor Ron Howard, 62 and country singer Tate Stevens, 41.*****We hear Jasper received an overload of trout fish so they sent them to Claiborne West Park. The trout were released at the park lake Tuesday. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Otto Thibeaux’s 19-year-old daughter Agnes tells her papa and mama Clotile, dat she tinks she is expecting, her. Da parents dem, are very worried. Dey go to Harrington’s Drug Store and buy a pregnancy kit. Da test results show dat sur-nuff, Agnes is pregnant. Otto him, starts shouting, cussing and kicking da cat. “Who is dat pig wat did you like dat?” Otto axe, “Tell me, Agnes, I want to know me.” Agnes her, pick up da phone and makes a call. Bout half hour later, a Ferrari stops in front of Thibeaux’s house. A mature, distinguished man in an expensive suit get out of da car and come into da house, him. He sits in da living room with Otto and Clotile and dere daughter, Agnes, and tells dem, “Your daughter has informed me of da problem.” “I can’t marry her me, because of my personal family situation, but I’ll take da responsibility, me.” If a girl is born, I will bequeath her two retail stores, a town house, a beach villa and $1 million in da bank.” “If it’s a boy, my legacy will be a couple of factories and $2 million in da bank.” “If it’s twins, I’ll give a factory and $1 million to each.” “Now, Mr. Thibeaux, if dere is a miscarriage wat do you suggest I do?” At dis point, Thibeaux, wat had remained silent, place a hand firmly on da gentleman’s shoulder and tells him, “Mais, den you can try again.” C’EST TOUT President Obama’s plan to close Gitmo was released just before the Nevada caucus and a few hours before the GOP debate. This news gave the candidates new talking points and changed the conversation. It also gave the talk radio ‘Talking Heads’ fresh material. It will be debated over and over. Mitch McConnell and others will say it can’t be done. If you were betting, who would you bet on?*****By this time next week the local election season will be all over but the crying. We have really enjoyed visiting with the candidates. Those we have met have all been very nice folks. They are working hard to gain your vote. Every precinct has a local race. In Pct. 1, five candidates are vying for commissioner to replace David Dubose. For the fist time in several years a woman is running to be on the court. Marcel Adams was the first woman to serve and Sue Bearden the second. Four women are running for other countywide seats. Two incumbent JP’s are being challenged, David Cagle, in Pct. 2, and Weldon Peveto, in Pct. 4. Sheriff Keith Merritt faces opposition and also county commissioner John Banken, in Pct. 3. With so many local races, it should be the largest Republican turnout in a primary in county history.; My guess has been 12,000. I might be low. Early voting usually accounts for 35 to 40 percent of the vote.*****My time is up, thanks for yours. Please take time to vote. If you are a Democrat who doesn’t want to cross over, go vote Democratic, but vote. It’s a patriotic thing to do. I’ll be back in our weekend special edition. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 24, 2016 •

Bridge City Chamber celebrates opening of Delta Life Fitness e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Delta Life Fitness-Orange County at their brand new location: 3509 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange, TX 77630. Delta Life Fitness is off to a great start with over 100 new members signing up before opening day. In 2009 Josh Cherry was asked by mothers, who had sons in his son’s Cub Scouts group, to lead them in a workout that was efficient and could be completed in the time their sons were at their Cub Scouts meeting. ey were looking to lose weight, get stronger and get results. Josh created a bootcamp style workout that targeted their heart rate and helped them lose weight. He felt he was on to something. He opened the first Delta Life Bootcamp facility in 2010 in College Station, Texas. At this time, his facility catered to both men and women members. In 2012, his duty for the Marine Corps called and he had to sell his gym facility

to work for the Marine Corps. Josh and his brother-in-law Robby Marlow had always dreamed about opening and running a business together. After Josh sold his facility he and Robby came up with a plan to start an online workout program. In 2011, they began an online workout program that catered to both women and men. e program paid for itself, but they learned digital sales and marketing as well as diﬀerent technologies that would propel their next concept, Delta Life Bootcamp, to the next level. In March 2013 DLF cofounders Robby and Cassie Marlow began teaching bootcamp classes in the park. Class size quickly grew and he decided it was time to transfer his classes from the park to a facility. He opened the doors to the ﬁrst Delta Life Bootcamp using the new concept in November 2013. While Robby was opening this location, Josh and Christin Cherry began their own bootcamp in the

Bridge City Chamber of Commerce celebrates a ribbon cutting for Delta Life Fitness in Orange County. park in December 2013. ey became so popular they were able to move their outside class to their ﬁrst facility in March 2014. At this point, Josh and Robby decided to change their target market to women only. ey quickly outgrew this building as their memberships continued to grow. ey moved to their second facility June 2014. e third Delta Life Bootcamp opened their doors in

Midcounty, Texas in August 2014. In the ﬁrst month the owner had over 100 members. Word began to spread that Delta Life Bootcamp was making huge advances in the women’s only ﬁtness market. People started to inquire if they too were able to open their own Delta Life Bootcamp facility. At the start of 2015 Delta Life Bootcamp had three locations,

but the seed was planted in Josh and Robby’s mind that other people were interested in running Delta Life facilities too. rough a lot of hard work and dedication Josh and Robby began to learn how to license the Delta Life brand and assist them in owning their own facility. In just one year, they helped open 8 more facilities bringing the total amount of gyms to 11. Delta Life

Bootcamp also rebranded during 2015 and became what it is known as today, Delta Life Fitness. A weight loss program for women meant to inspire women to make signiﬁcant and lasting changes to their weight, their health and their life through their own empowerment. For more information, call 409920-4345 or check out their website at www.deltalifeﬁtness.com.

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Entertainment Southeast Texas

With Tommy Mann Jr.

‘Bullets Over Broadway’ plays Lutcher Theater e national tour of the new musical comedy Bullets over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will make its Orange premiere March 5, with two performances scheduled for 2:00 and 7:30 PM, at e Lutcher eater. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are available at or by calling the Lutcher eater Box Office at lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher eater Box Office at 886-5535. A playwright who needs someone to back his next show. A mobster who needs some way to please his showgirl girlfriend. is could be the start of a beautiful friendship – or a brand new musical comedy! Loaded with big laughs, col-

orful characters and the songs that made the 20s roar, Bullets Over Broadway brings musical comedy back with a bang. Hailed by Time Magazine as, “Musical Theatre Gold!” and described as “A Fun Machine from Start to Finish!” by The New Yorker, Bullets Over Broadway tells the story of an aspiring young playwright newly arrived on Broadway in 1920’s New York who is forced to cast a mobster’s talentless girlfriend in his latest drama in order to get it produced. Following his work on the Broadway production of Bullets Over Broadway, originally directed and choreographed by ﬁve-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, the tour is helmed by

director Jeﬀ Whiting and features six-time Tony Award® winner William Ivey Long’s original Broadway costumes. Bullets Over Broadway features existing music of the period, including “Tain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do,” “Let’s Misbehave,” I’m Sitting On Top Of e World” and “Runnin’ Wild.” e original production of Bullets Over Broadway premiered on Broadway last season at the St. James eatre. e production received six Tony-Award® nominations, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Choreography. Bullets Over Broadway is recommended for audiences 12 years of age and over. is show is sponsored locally by Cloeren Incorporated.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record is week’s entertainment schedule has nearly something for everyone with big events such as “Riverdance” in Orange, national acts in Lake Charles and family entertainment in Beaumont. More information on local music acts and venues can be found at www.localmusicguide.net. Wednesday, Feb. 24 “Riverdance” @ Lutcher Theater Heart and Soul @ The Boudain Hut Lee Pelly @ Buffalo Wild Wings Clint Faulk @ Cafe Del Rio Curse and the Cure @ The Capri Club Joe Ecker @ Cigar Club Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Dead Horse Trauma, Angel Siren, Skanky Dave and the Bumpin’ Uglies, Lost Cause @ The Gig Josh Taylor @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Beaumont Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Mid County The SLAGS @ Rush Lounge Mike Zito @ Tammy’s Bar Scott McGill @ Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp Thursday, Feb. 25 “Riverdance” @ Lutcher Theater Creeping Phlox @ Bar Local Scott McGill, Mike Zito @ The Bayou Cafe #2 The New Waves @ Blue Martini Heart and Soul @ The Boudain Hut Curse and the Cure @ Cafe Del Rio Uncle Lucius @ Courville’s Danny Dillon, Lee Pelly, John Teague, Jerrett Zoch @ Dixie Dancehall Rusty Yates @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Larry Tillery and the Vagabond Dreamers @ Good Times Pub Michael Krajicek @ The Grill Put Johnson, Tyler Darby and Nathan Currie @ La Cantina - PA The Cadillacs @ Larry’s French Market Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Beaumont

Tyler Darby @ Luke’s Mid County Hank and Cupcakes, Pagoda Mambo @ Luna Live BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Dustin Ringler and Edwin Worthy @ Madison’s Gregg Martinez and the Delta Kings @ Mikko Live Jerry D and Rockin’ Randy @ Orange VFW Hall John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood The SLAGS @ Rush Lounge Scott McGill @ Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp Friday, Feb. 26 Melissa Etheridge @ Golden Nugget Casino Jabour Bakla @ L’Auberge Casino Resort “Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend” @ Ford Park Arena Toe Up @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Curse and the Cure @ The Bayou Cafe #2 The New Waves @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut The Flava Band @ Cafe Del Rio Vegas Bayou, Cedryl Ballou and the Zydeco Trendsetters @ Caribbean Cove Alex Rozell @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe Sidereal Affinity, Sadistic Hospitality @ The Center Stage Brittany Pfantz @ Cigar Club Danny Dillon and West 105 @ Cottons Cay Brad Brinkley and Comfort Zone @ Cowboy’s Minority Stone @ Dylan’s Rusty Yates @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ Gator Lounge Larry Tillery @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill The Molly Ringwalds @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Ken Marvel Band @ Larry’s French Market LN and the Crush @ Luke’s Beaumont Jimmy Kaiser @ Luke’s Mid County Viridian, Dark Side of the Lake @ Luna Live Rainy and the B Sides @ Mackenzie’s Pub Orphan Annie @ Madison’s

The Sesame Street gang returns to Ford Park Arena this weekend for its annual visit to Southeast Texas as “Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend” will be featured at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $15-$30 each at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Ford Park box office. (Courtesy photo) Safira @ Mikko Live Lochness Mobsters, The Be Helds @ My Place American Pub Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza Pasta - Calder Rick Danna @ New York Pizza Pasta - Neches Party@Joe’s @ Rush Lounge Earl Collins @ Suga’s Deep South Rod Rishard @ Taco Rey Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist @ Thirsty’s Scott McGill @ Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp John Cessac @ Vidor VFW Hall Alter Ego @ White Horse Bar and Grill Saturday, Feb. 27 “Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend” @ Ford Park Arena Prime Time @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Sean Ardoin @ Benoit’s Louis Hall The New Waves @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain

Hut Center Stage @ Cafe Del Rio Curse and the Cure @ The Capri Club Brad Brinkley and Comfort Zone, Vegas Bayou @ Caribbean Cove Keith Kire @ Cecil’s Wayne Dylan @ Cigar Club Tyler Darby and the Train Wreck, Jefferson Revival @ Dylan’s Rusty Yates @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Joe Mendoza and The Shuffle Kings @ The Embers Club Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist @ French Quarter Bar and Grill Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ Gator Lounge Total Strangers @ The Gig Alex Rozell @ The Grill Charlie Robison, Cody Canada and the Departed @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Chris Miller and Bayou Roots @ Larry’s French Market Louisiana’s Bad Habit @ Logger-

heads Bar Pug Johnson @ Luke’s Mid County Mid Life Crisis @ Mackenzie’s Pub The Ruxpins, The Ramblin Boys @ Madison’s The Nameless, Fuzzy Junkies, Juxtapose @ My Place American Pub Tracy McGinnis, Jessie Rauser, Kim Janes @ Putter’s Deli Party@Joe’s @ Rush Lounge Billy Kenner Project @ Suga’s Deep South Realign @ Tammy’s Bar Tony Faulk @ Texas Ave Tavern Forever Forgotten, Of Course Not @ Texas Rose Saloon Ghostwriter @ Thirsty’s Courtney Hale Revia @ Vine 2 Wine John Cessac and The Outlaws @ White Horse Bar and Grill Sunday, Feb. 28 “Sesame Street Live: Make a New

Friend” @ Ford Park Arena Clint Faulk @ The Boudain Hut Scott McGill @ The Boudain Hut North Chester and Jairus Daigle @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Zydecane @ Jefferson County Singles Club Wayne Cook @ Suga’s Deep South Trees on Mars, Colossi @ Texas Rose Saloon Monday, Feb. 29 Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tuesday, March 1 “Goodnight Moon” @ Lutcher Theater The Lakeview Band @ Cafe Del Rio LN and the Crush @ Madison’s Kris Harper @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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Riverdance returns to Lutcher

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour! The tour makes stops in over 60 North American cities during the 2015/2016 Season, including a stop in Orange, at the Lutcher Theater for two performances, Feb. 24, and 25, at 7:30 pm. Tickets ranging from $45-$70 are available now at Lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 886-5535.

OC Healthy Heart Fair and Walk coming up

The Orange County Healthy Heart Fair and Walk will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 am-1 pm, at the LSC-O gym. Health care agencies will be on hand to offer screenings and information about diabetes, blood pressure, cardio, eye exams, weight loss and more. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear a red t-shirt, comfortable exercise clothes and shoes. Sponsors are HEB and Walmart. Agencies desiring to participate should call 409-779-2744.

OCSLA to hold Spring bash

The Orange County Livestock Show Association (OCLSA) will be holding their Spring Bash, Saturday, Feb. 27, at the OCLSA Barn in Mauriceville. Each overall Grand Champion will receive a belt buckle and $100. Each overall Reserve Champion will receive a large rosette and $50. Showmanship 60/40 split with a $5 entry paid at the gate. Entry fee will be $25 per animal. Checks are accepted payable to OCLSA. Entry fees will be accepted up until the end of check in. Check In will be 7-8:30 am for Swine, Lamb and Goat with show time at 9 am. Check in 10-11:30 am for Steer and Heifers with show time at 12:30. Swine, Lambs, & Goats shown by weight. Steers shown by breed and weight. Heifers shown by breed and age. Steer and Heifer classes rosettes for Breed Champions American, English and Exotic : Class 1, 0-6 months, Class 2 7-12 months, Class 3 13-18 months, Class 4 19-24 months, Class 24 months and up. Concession Stand Provided. Generators Welcome. Questions Contact: Tommy Harrington 504-5210 or Jennifer McConnell 746-9727.

LU presents “A Year with Frog and Toad”

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

American legion holds fish fry fundraiser

The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will hold a fried fish plate lunch fund raiser, from 11 am-1 pm. Thursday, March 3. Cost of the plates are $8 each. Each plate will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon Wednesday, March 2, or before 9 am Thursday, March 3 for orders and deliveries.

Benefit to offset medical expenses for Goodwin

There will be a benefit for Jarlene Goodwin, March 5, from 11 am-until, at the Eagles Lodge, 803 N. 28th St., Orange. Goodman suffers from stage 5 emphysema, with advanced lupus and requires a stem cell treatment. BBQ chicken dinners will be sold, 50/50 pot, raffles, auction, games and more will be available. Music will be provided by Three Legged Dawg. For information, call Pop Chris at 409-499-3013 or Tim Martin at 409-289-4787. All proceeds will benefit Goodwin’s medical and travel expenses.

LCM planning multi-year reunion

The Little Cypress - Mauriceville classes of 1970 thru 1979 are having a multi-year reunion on Saturday, March 5, at 7 pm, at The Orange Boat Club. Classmates and their guest are encouraged to dress in their 1970’s attire for “That ‘70’s Thing”, complete with ‘70’s music provided by a DJ. Cost is $10 per person, pay at the door. BYOB, set ups and beer available for purchase. You may bring appetizers and finger foods. For more information or questions, please call LeAnn Carroll Day, 9887310, Lydia Pretz, 988-8417, Rene Smith, 238-9129 or Angie Burch Cline, 3301044.

Bullets Over Broadway to make Orange premiere

The national tour of the new musical comedy Bullets over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will make its Orange premiere March 5, with two performances scheduled for 2:00 and 7:30 PM, at The Lutcher Theater. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are available at lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 886-5535. Bullets Over Broadway is recommended for audiences 12 years of age and over.

Friends of BC Library to host Author Forum

The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library will host an Author Forum, Friday March 11, at 6 pm, in the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside Dr., Bridge City. Guest authors will include Glenda Dickey Parr and Bob Parr and Arlon Davis. Tickets are $20 and will include a meal, silent auction and guests will meet the authors. For tickets call 735-4242 or any Friends member.

Cancer Support and Information Group

Everyone has been affected by cancer one way or another. Learn how people are beating cancer. Take control of your life. Join Sheila Brock Hidalgo and Dr. Albert Pugh every Tuesday at 6:30 PM., at Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange. There is no cost and it’s open to the public.

Afternoon Music Fest scheduled at Riverfront Pavilion

The City of Orange is pleased to announce the Afternoon Music Fest at the Riverfront Pavilion in downtown Orange, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 1-6 pm. “This event is sponsored by the City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) to promote the arts, tourism and the hotel industry, and as a quality of life evet for the residents and visitors,” says Brandy Judice, CVB Coordinator for the City of Orange. Entertainers include Alex Rozell (1:30-2:30), The Pegwinders (2:45-4:30) and Brad Brinkley & Comfort Zone (5:00-6:00). There is no admission fee to attend

the event. Bring your own coolers and chairs. There will be bounce houses for children. Also, no pets. The Riverfront Pavilion is located between 5th and 6th Streets at Division Avenue near the Lutcher Theater in downtown Orange. For additional information please contact the Orange CVB at 83-1011, or visit the CVB website at www.orangetexas.org.

Lutcher Stark High School combined class reunion

The Lutcher Stark HS Class of 1966 is celebrating their 50th class reunion, with a combined reunion with the classes of 1967 and 1968. Each class will have their own Friday night social. Saturday will have a combined class picnic, evening social, dinner buffet and dance featuring G. G. Shinn of the Fabulous Boogie Kings fame. Sunday there will be a combined class breakfast buffet for those interested. For more information please check our website www.lutcherstarkclassof1966.com. Orange County A&M Mothers’ Club scholarship apps available The 2016 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club scholarship application is available. For a copy of the application, contact the local high school counselor and/or scholarship coordinator. Applications are also available at https://orangecountymoms.aggienetwork.com/scholarships/. For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at btrawhon@gmail.com or 409-882-4195.

Master Gardeners to hold plant sale

The Orange County Master Gardeners’ Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair will be held Saturday, March 19, from 8AM – 1PM at Jewel Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield (Exit 869 S off IH 10). Perennials, annuals, shrubs, tropicals, Satsumas, limes, lemons, grapefruit, figs, Rio Grande Cherries, Thornless Blackberries, cold-hardy avocados and Texas Superstars are just a few of the unique and hard to find plants we will have available. Specialty booths will be available selling unique items. For more information check our website http://txmg.org/orange/2016-annual-bloomin-crazyplant-fair/, or email Sheri Bethard at sheribethard@yahoo.com.

VFW to host Annual Swamp Pop Blow Out

The VFW Hall, located on N. Hwy. 87 in Orange, will host the 3rd Annual Swamp Pop Blow Out, March 19. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The show, which is open to the public, will feature Gregg Martinez, Parker James, GG Shinn, Ken Marvel and TK Hulin. Tickets are $20 and is open to the public and is BYOB. Tickets are available Feb. 8-19 at Swamp Pop Sounds, 2003 MacArthur Dr., Orange. Shop first Thursday in Orange Several businesses will be open late the first Thursday of each month in 2016. By visiting each location on “FirstThursday” you will be eligible to win monthly giveaways of merchandise and or services. Enjoy refreshments, trunk shows, educational events and much more. The following businesses will be open late on First Thursday: Infocus, J. Scott’s Aflorist, Mathews Jewelers, Merle Norman and Parlours. The businesses will be open until 7:30 p.m.

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8A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Joe Waldrum of Deweyville ISD as the School District Employee of the Month. Mr. Waldrum has been an educator for a total of 41 years. The first seven years, he taught in Glenwood, Ar. The past 34 years he has taught at Deweyville High School. Along with his teaching assignments, Mr. Waldrum has also been a coach for 26 years. Nineteen of these years have been while at Deweyville High School. He has been an FFA advisor every year that he has been in education. In his time at Deweyville, Mr. Waldrum has taught hundreds of students. Many of his present students will tell you that he taught not only their siblings, but their parents as well. Mr. Waldrum will do anything at any time for anyone that is in need. He is a true Deweyville Pirate and is an important asset to our students, faculty, school, and community.

WOS students win Lutcher awards West Orange-Stark High School students Tyffani Hinson and Olivia Basinger earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 112th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. On Sunday, Feb. 21, West Orange-Stark High School students competed in the local-level contest, which was coordinated by Dylan Bennet, West OrangeStark High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest. Tyffani Hinson won first place in Declamation with Obama’s Selma Speech (2007) by Senator Barack Obama, while Basinger won first place in Interpretive Reading with her presentation of an excerpt from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Second place in Declamation went to Jared Dupree, with Elaziah Nickerson receiving second-place honors in Interpretive Reading. Morris Joseph and Margan Ferguson served as the emcees for the West Orange-Stark competition. Dr. Alicia Sigee, West

The 2016 winners of the school-level competition held Feb. 21, at West Orange - Stark High School (Left to Right): Tyffani Hinson, first place, Declamation; Jared Dupree, second place, Declamation; Olivia Basinger, first place, Interpretive Reading and Elaziah Nickerson, second place, Interpretive Reading. Orange-Stark High School Assistant Principal, presented awards to the 2015-16 schoollevel contest winners. Each second-place winner was awarded $1,500 in scholarships from the Stark Foundation, while the two first-place winners were awarded $2,000 in scholarships. e first-place winners from West Orange-Stark High School will go on to compete against the first-place winners from other

participating Orange County public high schools at the County Final of the Stark Reading Contest, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutcher eater. e Stark Reading Contest is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as part of its continuing mission to enrich the quality of life in the Orange community and encourage education.

Nolan Haney was recognized as the Student of the Month by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. Nolan is a senior at Deweyville High School where he serves as FFA Vice President. He is also a member of the basketball team as well as the Bass Club and plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University to become a Wildlife Biologist.

St. Mary Catholic School is honored to announce “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week, Kolby Hughes and Kirra Jarrah. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior.

Orangefield High School UIL Academic Teams traveled to Center, for an Invitational meet on Saturday, Feb. 20. OHS brought 28 students and came home with 18 medals. Allie Crouch brought home a medal in each Journalism Event: fourth place in Editorials, fourth place in Features, first place in News and first place in Headline Writing; Jesse Wilson also brought home a Journalism medal for second place in Editorial Writing; Kinley McFarlin brought home the first place medal for Computer Applications; Gabby Kearns brought home the thjrd place medal for Social Studies; Shae Nugent brought home the third place medal for Current Events. The Spelling Team of Anna VanPelt, Olivia Davis and Whitney Flanigan brought home the first place team medals, with Anna placing fourth and Olivia placing fifth as individuals. OHS’s speaking events also brought home medals with Scarlett Neely placing first in LD Debate; Yuritziy Gomez placing third in Informative Speaking; Justin Dupuis placing third; Preston Penny placing fifth and Griffin Batchelor

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Arrest nets 41 grams of meth On Monday, Feb. 22, at approximately 4:00 pm, Narcotics Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office and the City of Orange Narcotics division arrested a white female at the intersection of Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 12 in Mauriceville. Investigators observed a

white Chevrolet pick-up truck which failed to signal a turn and also drove on the shoulder of the roadway along Hwy. 62. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection along Hwy. 12 and the driver was identified as Samantha Kaye Thomas, 21, of Buna.

Investigators noticed that omas was extremely nervous. When asked omas admitted to being in possession of methamphetamine and handed investigators approximately 41 grams which omas had on her person along with a digital scale. Thomas was arrested for possession of a controlled substance,a second degree felony, and transported to the Orange County Correctional Facility. Bond was set at $15,000. Sheriff Keith Merritt will continue to dedicate all necessary resources to combat illegal drug activities in our communities. If you have any information regarding illegal drug activities in Orange County please contact the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office.

Samantha Thomas

Ricky Ryan was recognized by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce as the School District Employee of the Month. Mr. Ryan is the district math supervisor for the Little Cypress Mauriceville CISD. He not only oversees the math programs for the entire District, he also is a teacher on the high school campus. Mr. Ryan goes above and beyond the call of duty in helping the math teachers on our campus (and other campuses as well). He will tutor any students for any math course, as well as will help teachers prepare for their classes with difficult math concepts. He is always willing to jump in to cover a math class as needed, and ended up teaching an entire section this year when there was an overflow.

Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement on the passage of the nine bills aimed at better serving our nation’s veterans and increasing the oversight and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “Whether it’s increased and improved services at the new Conroe VA Clinic or my Veterans’ Resource Fair, I will continue to support access to the tools and resources our local heroes need. These bills will enhance veterans’ access to health care, including a provision I championed to speed up medical disability examinations at the VA. They will also aid our veterans looking for a better education and good paying jobs, while forcing accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs.”

Orange County Marriage Licenses e following marriage licenses were issued by the oﬃce of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Feb. 15-19: Adriain M. VanDevender and Karen A. Gray Joseph E. Figueroa and Megan T. Bickham Ben M. Kovatch and Blair S. Mowatt Kevin W. Hodges and Kimberly A. Sims Michael D. Powell Sr. and

Aubrey A. Spicer Jeremy M. Myers and April M. Bailey Joshua A. Bryan and Brittany S. Hurst James C. Stone and Shanelle L. Wilson Max S. Quinn and Delsie L. Baldwin Eric J. Stevens and Ashlee M. Nation Gary L. Beall and Holli D. McAlpin Darrell G. Gallow and Alysha

M. Bonenberger James W. Crow and Megan R. Hudson Robert E. Lunsford and Crystal A. Lunsford Darrell W. Roberts and Josie M. Bourgeois Travis A. Cooley and Karen L. Hassig Terrell W. Brister and Ashley N. Bradley Blake D. McCranie and Amber L. Froisness

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As water clears, fish start biting COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

After three weeks of wondering why the water clarity in Sabine Lake would not clear up, it did just that in one night. Gusty daily winds are a given this time of the year and contribute to the problem on a temporary basis, but even after the SRA shut the gates on Toledo Bend the water clarity was still more akin to a day old chocolate shake than tea. I could have caught almost as many fish in the Wal-Mart parking lot as I did in the lake the previous week and while I believe trout will still bite in dirty water, my confidence level was taking a hit. en, a friend unexpectedly called and said that he found some clearer water that we needed to check out. At least for me, it proved to be a much needed shot in the arm. e clarity had improved to a foot and a half and we caught and released three limits of trout up to five pounds. We fished only a very small stretch of shoreline and the following day those fish had moved, but more importantly, the water clarity had improved all over the lake. No one will be happier with the improved conditions and a favorable weather forecast than the Triangle Tailchasers as they will be hosting their second Open Trout Tournament this weekend. ey posted some impressive weights last month in spite of the miserable conditions and modest number of teams willing to grind it out. is is a team event with a four fish limit and a side pot for largest trout as well. Registration is set for Friday evening from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Daley’s in Nederland. Ancelet’s Marina will host the weigh-in with teams allowed to start weighing in at 2:15 p.m. ere will be a half pound bonus for each trout weighed in alive. See COLBURN, PAGE 4B

The UIL biennial realignment will impact Coach Josh Smalley’s Orangefield Bobcats’ schedule over the next two years.

UIL’s biennial shakeup Livingston’s move to impact county teams By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Athletic directors and fans alike look forward to the ﬁrst Monday in February as the UIL announces district realignments for high schools across Texas. Changes which occur days and weeks later can be equally as exciting, but also less desirable for those who are impacted. is past week the University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced several revisions to its district realignments, which were made public on Feb. 1. Many of these revisions were made based on appeal, such as Beaumont West Brook which appealed its placement in District 12-6A based on district ﬁnances and travel time. e UIL will leave West Brook in that district for

football against several Conroe teams, as well as Montgomery and Lufkin, but shift it to District 22-6A for all other sports. e UIL also announced it was moving Livingston High School from Class 4A to Class 5A based on incorrect enrollment ﬁgures, which was originally provided by the school. e Livingston Lions will now move to District 22-5A, which will change from an eight team district to a nine team district. is district includes Vidor High School. e change with Livingston High School directly impacts all ﬁve Orange County High Schools. Livingston was originally placed in the new seven school football District 10-4A Division 1 with both Bridge City and Little Cypress-Mau-

riceville. However, with its change to Class 5A, Livingston is forced to change its schedule to play the eight other teams in District 22-5A for district contests, and still amend it schedule to two non-district games down from four nondistrict contests. is change impacts Orangeﬁeld as well, which had tentatively agreed to a non-district contest with Livingston. It also forces Vidor to amend its schedule to include the extra new district opponent by dropping one of its alreadyagreed upon non-district games, which was Aldine MacArthur High School. “It took away our fourth game on the schedule against Livingston, but we were fortunate to be able to add LC-M instead,” said Coach Josh See UIL, PAGE 2B

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WO-S Mustangs sweeps Smith Awards

West Orange-Stark made history Wednesday, February 17 when Jack Dallas one the Offensive Willie Ray Smith award and Steven Tims won the Defensive Willie Ray Smith award. Although eight Mustangs have won this award, two have never won in the same year, for any school. Local sportswriters voted both as their top players for the year. Dallas finished the season with 3113 passing yards and 44 touchdowns. Tims finished finished on the defensive side of the ball with 215 total tackles.

UIL Smalley, Orangefield ISD Athletic Director. “We normally schedule LC-M, so now we have to find a second scrimmage. “It’s hard to believe one school caused all of this,” Smalley added. “It was chaos that day, when UIL announced the change. I had coaches from schools all over calling about games because now so many different schools are having to find last minute teams to fill a vacant spot on the schedule.” Coach Dwayne DuBois of Bridge City High School and his Cardinals are in the same predicament of having to readjust its schedule. “is really affects us all,” DuBois said of changing Livingston in classifications. “By bumping (Livingston) up to Class 5A, they didn’t really punish them. I know (the UIL) has a job to do, but it’s punishing us.” DuBois and Coach Randy Crouch of Little Cypress-Mauriceville traveled to Huffman on Monday to redraw its district schedules. DuBois said other teams, such as Silsbee and Cleveland, are now on the search find a seemingly elusive 10th game for the football schedule. “I had a school from Midland call me about a game, but that’s a 12-hour trip,” DuBois continued.

From Page 1B “Even if we meet halfway, that’s still a six-hour trip. If the game starts at 7 p.m., on a Friday, then you have to leave really early, and, even if the game ended at 9:30 p.m., you still wouldn’t be getting home until 4 a.m. the next morning. I just don’t think that is very safe. Doing it on a Saturday afternoon isn’t really any better because of how early you would be leaving to make it there.” For football, District 10-4A Division 1 will include Bridge City and LC-M, along with Cleveland, Huﬀman Hargrave, Navasota and Silsbee. For all sports in District 22-5A, schools will include Vidor and Livingston, along with Port Neches-Groves, Nederland, Lumberton, Beaumont Central, Beaumont Ozen, Port Arthur Memorial and Baytown Lee. For basketball and other sports, the District 22-4A makeup consists of Orangeﬁeld, West Orange-Stark, Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Hamshire-Fannett and Silsbee. Beaumont Harmony Science Academy was originally added to the district but has since withdrawn from the UIL citing a miscommunication when it was being placed in the UIL. e school will reportedly either compete in the Texas Christian Athletic League or the Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League for the next two years. “Losing Harmony Science Academy didn’t really impact us any,” Smalley said. “We’re just a six team district now. If the UIL would have added a team, then that would have been bad for us and the other teams in the district.”

OF tennis takes part in H-J meet e Orangefield Tennis Team participated in the Hardin Jefferson Invitational Tournament on Friday, Feb. 19. Several teams advanced to quarterfinals this week. Boys “B” Doubles teams, Blayne Milstead and Colby Childers and Ty Hawkins and Griffin Patterson were defeated in the quarters. Also advancing to this level were Mixed Doubles team, Taylor Decker and Jeremy Broussard and Girls “A” Doubles team Abby Green and Ashlyn Turley. Boys “A” Doubles, Slade Granger and Dakota Harrison lost a close match to Silsbee in the semifinals. Orangefield will participate in the Orange County Tournament on Friday, Feb. 26.

Game Warden Field nOTeS e following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Too Many to Count

Two Val Verde County game wardens were checking hunting camps when they discovered a hunting party had taken too many deer. To keep up with the growing list of violations, the game wardens resorted to drawing up a chart on paper. In total, the wardens filed three charges for untagged deer, four charges for hunting with another individual’s license, one charge for hunting without a license, one charge for incorrect deer processing, one charge for being over the limit on antlered deer and one charge for no proof of hunter’s education. e wardens also filed 18 warnings for harvest log violations. e wardens seized and donated five deer, and restitution is pending.

Man Overboard

A Grayson County game warden got a call about a boat circling Lake Texoma with no operator. Witnesses reported seeing the boat come out of a cove at a high rate of speed earlier that day. A search of the area and a subsequent investigation revealed the operator, who was not wearing a kill switch or a life vest, had been thrown out of the boat. e TPWD Dive Team and other wardens continued searching for the victim until they found him days later. e dive team recovered the body from

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Billy Cannon runs back an 89-yard punt return on Halloween night 1959 to beat Ole Miss.

Louisiana without LSU? Governor threatens football without tax increase

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

I remember arriving in Lake Charles, Louisiana in early September of 1959, a fuzzy-faced 17-year-old from Upstate New York who had a diﬃcult time understanding the Cajuns speaking English and also getting my McNeese State classmates to interpret my Yankee dialect. e more people I met in the Lake Charles area, the more confused I got as to why they were LSU football fans instead of talking much about supporting the McNeese Cowboys’ football team, which was pretty good in its own right. But as time went on, I got to understand that the LSU Tiger football team was almost like a religion in Southern Louisiana.

e further east I traveled in Louisiana, the tougher it was to understand the English language spoken by the Cajun residents in those small communities, especially those along some of the many bayous that decorated that region of the state. But the one common denominator those hardworking natives knew was that on Saturday everybody grabbed their portable radios and tuned in to the “Ellesshue” football game. I enjoyed catching a ride to Wildcat Stadium on the Lake Charles High School campus on Saturday nights where McNeese played their home football games. But the weirdest thing I remember most vividly was that more than half of the McNeese fans had radios held up tightly to their ear listening to the LSU game. ere wouldn’t be much action happening in the McNeese game when a deafening roar would go up in the stadium, which I quickly found out meant LSU had either scored or the Chinese Bandits had caused a turnover. One incident I’ll always remember about that de-

fending national championship 1959 LSU team was that three days after my 18th birthday, on Halloween night, the undefeated No. 1 Tigers were playing No. 3 Ole Miss before a packed stadium in Baton Rouge. Ole Miss was leading 3-0 with 10 minutes left in the game when they, instead of punting out-of-bounds like they intended, kicked to Billy Cannon who utilized his 9.4 speed and went untouched into the end zone with an 89-yard touchdown that gave LSU a dramatic 7-3 victory. Unfortunately, LSU lost the following week to Tennessee and Ole Miss avenged that Halloween Night loss by blanking the Tigers 21-0 in the Sugar Bowl, but had to share the national championship with Syracuse that year. Billy Cannon won the 1959 Heisman Trophy and went on to become a doctor after his pro career was over. What made that ﬁrst year at McNeese such an exciting one for LSU football was that there was no NFL See KORNER, PAGE 2B

Jim Morrissey said that Texas Parks and Wildlife will be on hand with their live release trailer to collect trout to be taken back to Sea Center and they encourage teams to save and donate their smaller keeper fish as well. ey would ideally like to return to the Center with 40 trout. e fingerlings produced by these fish will be stocked in Sabine Lake.He also added that Wade will be taking orders for boiled crawfish at the registration and yours will be ready as soon as you weigh in. If you have never eaten Ancelet’s boiled crawfish you have a culinary treat ahead of you. ey are as good as any you will ever eat and you don’t have to fish a tournament to order up a batch! Darin Johnson, president of the SabineNeches CCA Chapter, also reported that Saturday’s crab trap round-up on Sabine resulted in a record number of abandoned traps being removed. Texas Parks and Wildlife loaded 121 traps collected by volunteers on their trailers. Trey Smith might have to conduct an inhouse drawing before fishing team tournaments in the future. His ten year old daughter, Maddy, and he fished the Southeast Texas River Champs tournament on the Sabine Sunday and finished second with 12.80 pounds and a five pound kicker fish. It took better than 16 pounds to win the event! “I couldn’t have been prouder,” said Smith, “but it sure took me a long time to figure out how to make the winner’s circle more frequently. I should have been fishing with a female partner all of this time!” He and Amie Comeaux just blew the Angler’s Quest field away two weeks ago with a 29-pound stringer on Rayburn and they weighed in a solid thirteen pound catch off the riverSaturday. “She also somehow managed to find a little room on the front deck of the boat and caught her first 8 pound bass on a lipless crankbait on Rayburn last month,” added Trey. With the Orange Jazz Company fishing tournament set for March 19th, there is a lot of local interest in the rapidly improving fishing on the river.It has taken better than sixteen pounds to win the last two events and five pound-plus bass have been showing up at most of the weigh-ins. e OJC fun day event will be much more than a team bass tournament as there is something for the entire family with a redfish division, kickball tournament, food, and vendor booths. For more information or to register early, you can look them up on facebook at OJCFish or drop by Simon Outfitters on McArthur Drive.

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40 feet of water, just north of the original target search area.

No Luck Pulling Trucks

A Van Zandt County game warden got a call from a landowner who said his ranch truck was stolen from his hunting camp. e warden was en route to the landowner’s location when the landowner called him back to say he had found his truck stuck on an easement by the Sabine River, close to another deer camp. When the warden arrived on scene, he found three individuals with two trucks stuck on the easement. After interviewing each person, the warden determined not only had the individuals stolen the landowner’s truck to pull out their own stuck

Continued from Page 3B truck, they had also shot a small whitetail buck the night before on the neighboring ranch, on which they did not have consent to hunt. e individuals confessed they shot the deer at night.

Two-Timing Suspect

When two Bowie County game wardens got a call about a shoplifter, one warden recognized the name of the suspect from an aggravated assault case the day before. e suspect left the shoplifting scene on foot, leaving his friends and vehicle behind. When the wardens arrived on scene, they found the suspect walking down a nearby road. He appeared highly intoxicated and had marijuana in his

Korner team in Louisiana until 1966 when the league gave New Orleans a franchise. But even after the Saints came into existence, the hunger for LSU football never waned, until last week when Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards claimed “a massive ﬁnancial shortfall might threaten the most sacred of Louisiana rituals: LSU football,” according to last Friday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle. “Should the state’s public universities run out of money this spring or summer, Edwards vowed in a speech televised across the state ‘You can say farewell to college football next fall and student-athletes would be ineligible to play next semester. I don’t say this to scare you, but I’m going to be honest with you,” the article continued. Edwards’ speech about no more LSU football was probably an attention-getter more than anything, because he is pushing for nearly a billion dollars in new taxes by June to make up for the budget shortfall. “It’s hard to imagine an empty Tiger Stadium on a crisp October Saturday thanks to the state’s inability to raise enough funds on other fronts in coming months,” the article concluded. KWICKIES…e Houston Astros are looking to improve on last year’s team that came within

possession. e wardens turned the suspect over to Bowie County.

Even Off Duty Game Wardens Never Quit

While a Titus County game warden was vacationing with his family at a ranch in Morris County, a vehicle drove onto the ranch. The two men in the vehicle asked for permission to retrieve their hog dogs from the property, as well as the hog the dogs had cornered. The warden recognized the driver as a local poacher, but the driver didn’t recognize the warden without his uniform. The warden identified himself and asked to see their hunting licenses, which the hunters provided. The war-

Continued from Page 3B six outs of defeating the World Champion Kansas City Royals in the American League playoffs. Of the 11 players to see the field in half of last season’s games , only third baseman Luis Valbuena was as old as 29. When the Astros went to the World Series in 2005, seven of the 12 position players who appeared in half the games were at least 29 years old. And that didn’t include 37-year old Jeff Bagwell who played in just 39 games. Danny Hamlin’s win by .010 over Martin Truex, Jr. in Sunday’s Daytona 500 was the closest margin of victory in the auto race’s history. Both drivers were racing in Toyotas which was the winning car for the first time in the great American Race. Former NFL running back Joseph Randle, who chose to be a criminal rather than a Dallas Cowboy, did his specialty again last weekend when he was arrested in Wichita, Kan. on charges of battery, drug possession and criminal damage court records show. It was the 24-yearold Randle’s fifth arrest in the past 17 months. Bubba Watson made birdies on No. 16 and 17 and closed with a three-under par 68 Sunday to win the Northern Trust Open at Los Angeles. Watson trailed Jason Kokrak by two shots with four holes to play be-

fore rallying to win his ninth PGA Tour event by one stroke. It was Watson’s second victory in three years at Riviera. e Lamar Cardinals will open their 2016 football season with a home game against FCS powerhouse Coastal Carolina Sept. 3. Coastal Carolina has made the FCS playoffs in each of the past four seasons and is in its final season of its transition out of FCS and into FBS. And while on the topic of Lamar, the Cardinal baseball team got Head Coach Jim Gilligan’s final season started on the right foot by sweeping Southeast Missouri State in a three-game series last weekend at Vincent Beck Stadium in Beaumont. e Redbirds used a pair of 2-1 victories in the first two games before winning 5-2 Sunday. JUST BETWEEN US…Belated congrats to West Orange – Stark Mustangs Steven Tims and Jack Dallas for winning the Willie Ray Smith Awards last week. Tims, a senior, was voted the area’s top high school defensive football player while junior Jack Dallas garnered the honor of being the area’s top offensive player for the 2015 season. e choices had to be quite easy for the panel as these two also won the exact same awards after the Mustangs won the state championship in mid-December.

den informed the men trespassing or hunting were not allowed on the ranch and requested they leave immediately. About 15 minutes later, as the warden and his family were leaving the ranch, he drove up on the hunters’ vehicle, which was blocking the ranch’s private roadway. No one was in the vehicle, but the two hunters came out of the nearby woods about 10 minutes later. Before instructing them to leave the property or face arrest, the warden informed both men he was going to ﬁle charges on them for criminal trespass, advising them he would contact them later. e hunters left the ranch, parking about a quarter mile away. e warden found three hog dogs, one of which was bleeding from a puncture wound possibly caused by a wild hog. e warden led the dogs off the ranch to the hunters. When the warden asked the driver if he had all his dogs, the driver turned his back to the warden without answering, got in his truck and drove

off. After conducting a computer check, the warden found the driver had been convicted three times for driving with an invalid license. Charges for criminal trespass and driving while license invalid are pending.

Eighth Time’s the Charm

A Smith County man accepted a plea deal of 45 years in conﬁne-

ment as a result of a traﬃc stop conducted by a Smith County game warden in June 2015. During the stop, the man showed signs of impairment. e warden called a DPS Trooper to assist with the investigation, which revealed the man had a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. is conviction is the man’s eighth for driving while intoxicated.

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Taste of Southeast Texas Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Brown Butter Garlic Shrimp

NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter For e Record

EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon For e Record

My birthday is not until April but my son, Dwight Stewart and hi fiancée, Brenda Mataya, surprised me with an early birthday present; an irobot vacuum cleaner. All you have to do is place it where you want it to start vacuuming and turn it on; no more having to push my dated Kirby vacuum cleaner. This robot will vacuum the whole house or a room and the feature I use most frequently is the “spot clean.” It can be programmed to automatically vacuum. Since I have no set routine or schedule, I use it manually as needed. The first time I used it was to vacuum my bedroom carpet. It made so many trips under the bed; I had to empty the dust bin three times. When finished vacuuming, it will put itself away (called “dock”) into the base. When I went online to register the irobot, they suggested I give it a name; I decided to call it Mr. Belvedere. Mr. Belvedere has lightened my housecleaning chores and frees some of my time to accomplish other chores such as cooking. Now that I live alone and my age has slowed me down, I only cook two or three times a week and rarely on Sunday. I

I know I have told y’all that I love to browse cooking and recipe pages and blogs. And every once in a while I will see something that i cannot pass up. ose recipes will always include seafood or vegetables with a twist. While browsing one of the online blogs, “Add a Pinch”, I came across this recipe by Robyn Stone. Robyn says “garlic shrimp makes a fast, yet fabulous, quick ﬁx favorite dish. So versatile, this garlic shrimp can be used to top pasta or a bowl of cheesy grits!” Guess what? She was right! is dish is awesome and I loved it added to the top of a baked potato. Of course the possibilities for any recipe like this are endless. Go ahead and try it, see what you can come up with. A little imagination will go a long way with this KEEPER shrimp recipe.

decided long ago that that Sunday is a day of rest. I have never been a gourmet cook and use ingredients easily accessible at the grocery stores. I like and prefer preparing one dish meals which usually cuts down on kitchen cleanup. I recently prepared this KEEPER recipe for my sisterin-law, Ava and my dinner. I halved the recipe ingredients except for the cheese. I always use lean ground beef and when browning it I add about ½ cup water which makes it easier to break into pieces and brown until the water has evaporated. Do not add salt as the onion soup mix is salty.

Beef and Cabbage Dinner 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb. ground beef

1 packet Lipton Onion Soup 2 cups shredded cabbage ½ cup Kraft shredded triple cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400 degree. Heat oil in a in a large skillet (I used my black skillet) over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion soup mix. Stir until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in the cabbage. Cook, stirring frequently until cabbage is soft then stir in the cheese. Place mixture in a glass baking dish and bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. I like my new friend, Mr. Belvedere. I still have fun watching him perform. He learns where the furniture is and slows himself down when approaching it. It is almost like he can think especially when he docks himself.

Brown Butter Garlic Shrimp 4 Tablespoons butter 6 cloves garlic 1/4 medium sweet onion, diced 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Instructions

Melt butter to a large skillet over medium heat, As the butter melts, it will begin to foam as it transitions from a bright, lemon yellow color to golden and then ﬁnally to a nutty brown color. As the butter begins to turn the nutty brown, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add garlic and onion and cook until onion be-

gins to become tender. Add shrimp and stir frequently until shrimp turn pink and lose their translucence. Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper ﬂakes and parsley. Toss shrimp to make sure all are well coated. Remove from heat and serve. Bon appétit!

eft, 3915 Barnhill Rd., Pine Forest Feb. 21 Burglary of residence, Dennis St., Orange eft, 4693 Gilbert Dr., Orange Indecency with a child, 8000 block W. Ashford Park, Orange Feb. 22 Assault, 1375 Bahama Dr., Vidor Injury to a child, 2500 block Patillo Rd., Orange/Bridge City Elementary School

Suspicious circumstances, 10058 FM 105, Orange eft, Four Oaks Ranch Rd., Vidor eft, 900 Texas Ave., Bridge City/Hillcrest Memorial gardens

Disturbance/interfere w/emergency call, 18638 S. Hwy. 62, Orange Aggravated assault/stabbing, 320 Greathouse, Vidor

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Officers from the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls between Feb. 16-22: Feb. 16 Death investigation, 235 Oldbury Rd., Vidor eft, 9 Stradford, Orange Dog bite, 7894 Oleander Rd., Orange Assault, 8782 Arledge Rd., Orange Terroristic threat, 3340 FM 1131, Vidor

Death investigation, 8185 Kestrel West Rd., Orange Credit card abuse, 2435 Joe Ln., Orange Feb. 17 Possession of methamphetamine, Hwy. 105/Camp, Vidor Fraud, OCSO oﬃce, Clairborne, Vidor Aggravated assault w/ ﬁrearm/shooting, 298 Sharon Ln., Vidor Mental health concern/suicidal person, 4100 block FM 408, Orange

Feb. 18 Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 3674 1st Ave., Orange eft, 7689N. Hwy. 87, Orange Disturbance, 8337 Hwy. 12, Vidor Feb. 19 Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 3025 Call St., Vidor Runaway, 106 Patillo Rd., Bridge City Feb. 20 Burglary of building, 2403 Carolyn, Orange

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Deaths and Memorials

Virginia Broussard Beaumont Virginia Hart Broussard, 79, of Beaumont, died Saturday, Feb. 20. She was born May 15, 1936, to Virginia ompson Clause and James Hart Clause, in Bunkie, La. S h e moved to Orange, at three weeks of age. When she finished school, she worked as a secretary at a car dealership and a ladies fashion shop. She met her (future) husband, Dan, when he moved to Orange from Louisiana in 1953. ey both loved to dance, but she walked off the dance floor the first time he asked her to dance. He finally got her attention again in February, 1957, and they were married in August, 1957. ey moved to Beaumont in 1964 and she worked for First Federal Savings & Loan and then the Beaumont Better Business Bureau. She and Dan danced their way through life and were still dating and dancing until she suffered a stroke in January 2015. She loved people and always had a big smile on her face. She was a beautiful lady, wonderful wife and mother, and will be dearly missed. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Dan Broussard; daughters, Renee Broussard of Houston and Stephanie Childs of Beaumont; son, Stephen Broussard; grandchildren, Danny Broussard, Craig Smith, Stephen Smith, Courtney Blanton, Michelle McSwain, Amy Broussard, Sarah Dillion and Trace Broussard; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way and sister, Fran Harriman of Orange. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jimmie C. Fox. A gathering of Mrs. Broussard’s family and friends will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with a Christian Vigil at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Broussard’s, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m., ursday, Feb. 25, at St. Jude addeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Ave., Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.

Harry Shenksy Orange Harry “Ted” Shensky, 86, of Orange, passed away Feb. 16, at his home. A memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Norristown, Pa, Aug. 19, 1929, he was the son of Harry Oswald Shensky and Alice M. Mullens. Ted worked as a seaman for Keystone Shipping Company for 38 years and was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Glenn Shensky; daughter, Donna Wilkins; brother, Donald Shensky and sister, Alice Shensky. He is survived by his children, Wayne Shensky, Stacy Sylvester and Gregg Shensky and his grandchildren, Damian Shensky, Jason Shensky, Aaron Shensky, Glenn Shensky, Tara Maldonado, Joshua Shensky, Dana Shensky, Shannon Shensky, Desiree Shensky, Eddie Mulholland, Judy Mulholland Newton, Kerry Smythe, Kristen Smythe, Tommy Housman, Brianne Sylvester and Eva Sylvester.

Doris Hickman Hartburg Doris Rae Hickman, 83, of Hartburg, passed away Feb. 17, in Beaumont. A graveside service was held Saturday, Feb. 20, at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Oﬃciating was the Rev. Damon Bickham, of First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Born in Hartburg, Sept. 24, 1932, she was the daughter of

eodore (Ted) Lavine and Dorothy Alice (Cameron) Lavine. Doris was a member of Hartburg B aptist Church in Deweyville. She worked for the Deweyville Independent School District as a librarian for Deweyville Elementary School. Doris enjoyed getting to spend time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She loved gardening, her flowers and her cat Miss Kitty. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hickman and daughters, Merry Hickman and Cindy Buxton. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Koonce and husband Mack; son, Ted Hickman and wife Kristina, all of Hartburg; grandchildren, Tiffany Whitfield and husband Robert, Krystle Cardner and husband David, Mack Koonce, III, Ted Allen Hickman and Shelby Benoit, Kristopher Hickman, and Blake Hickman; great-grandchildren, Lexis Moss, Scarlett Whitfield, Kaydance Whitfield, Asa Hickman and Cambria Hickman, along with her sister, Barbara Callahan, of Hartburg. Serving as pallbearers were Kristopher Hickman, Ted Allen Hickman, Blake Hickman, Mack Koonce, III, David Cardner and Robert Whitfield.

Betty Moore Orange Betty Ann Crew Moore was born in Orange, Jan. 19, 1927. She departed this world February 17, to join her Heavenly Father and her husband, William ‘Red’ Moore, to whom she was married 56 years. Her daughter and son-in-law, Kathryne and Ron Rehfuss were by her side as she peacefully passed. Betty graduated from Orange High School in 1944, where she was a cheerleader and the Coronation Queen during her Senior Year. She attended North Texas State University. Betty married William, the love and laughter of her life, in 1947. ey enjoyed traveling extensively, dancing together and entertaining. Betty loved to garden and had quite a green thumb. She was a grand Bridge player and she loved to cook. Anyone who knew Betty, loved her sweet personality, enjoyed her quirky sense of humor and her heart filled with kindness toward everyone. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Betty worked at Levingston Shipbuilding Co for many years where she was an executive assistant. Following the closing of Levingston Shipbuilding, Betty continued to work for Ed and elma Paden, former owners. Betty was the daughter of the late Henry and Irma Crew of Orange. She is also predeceased by her brother, Henry Earl Crew, Jr and mother-in-law, Robbie Baker Moore. In addition to Kathryne and Ron, Betty is survived by her brother and sisterin-law, Robert and Josephine Crew of Orange, nephew and wife Robert Jr. and Eileen Crew of Garner NC, nephew and wife John and Vicki Crew of Dallas, nephew and wife Patrick and Rose Crew of Idaho Falls ID and nephew William Robert Crew of Oman, Saudi Arabia. She is also survived by grandchildren, Allana Levens of Orange, Jada and Matt Phillips of Houston and Heath and Juli Rehfuss of Houston. She has six great grandchildren, Hallie and Jadyn Stack of Orange, Samuel and Henry Phillips and Elise and Gabe Rehfuss of Houston. e family wishes to acknowledge the love, companionship, compassion and care of Debbie Courtney who devoted her time and energy to taking care of Betty. Her constant presence was a blessing to Betty and the family and added much to her daily life and longevity. Tasha Broom and Geneve Mayfield of New Century Palliative Care were also instrumental in Betty’s well-being. e staff at Sabine Place in Orange, including Patti, Angie, Bonnie, Debra, Fumi, Miss Jean, Ladericka, Latoya, Martha, Nat, Ora, Stephanie, Stephen, Tamyra, Tara, Teranie, Tiffany exhibited thoughtfulness, help-

fulness, gentleness and compassion above and beyond the daily care required during Betty’s stay there. Ron and Kathryne recognize and thank each and every one. A graveside service was held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. e Rev. Mike Umbenhaur, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Orange, oﬃciated. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family requests donations be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 129, Orange TX 77631 or to Gideon’s International, PO Box 445, Orange TX 77631.

Walter Gibbs Bridge City Walter H. “Buddy” Piat, Jr., 83, of Bridge City, passed away Feb. 16, in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Feb. 19, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Oﬃciating was Father Steve Leger. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Military honors were provided by the United States Navy and the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. Born in Lafayette, La, Aug. 30, 1932, he was the son of Walter Henry Piat, Sr. and Bernice (Burliegh) Piat. Walter was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 250 in Bridge City and a life member of the VFW Post 4759 in Starks. He loved his family more than anything and was always everyone’s “Buddy”. He was preceded in death by parents; sister, Nelda Willis Riveria and granddaughter, Lacy Jane Gibbs. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Piat; children, Elizabeth Piat Gibbs and husband Tommy, of Vidor and Paul Piat and wife Dawn, of Tomball; grandchildren, Elwin and Cody Ballard, Don Gibbs, Jr., Jacob Piat, Brian Gibbs, Romandy Gibbs, and Dylan Bartlett; greatgrandchild, Phoenix Chelciu; nephew, Wayne Willis, of Deweyville and numerous other nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Cody Ballard, Elwin Ballard, Keith Gregg, Chad Nunez, Junior Gibbs and Dylan Bartlett. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Willis and Jacob Piat.

Sevelle Parker Orange Sevelle Parker, 90, passed away at Destrehan, La., Wednesday, February 17. Beloved husband of Faye Coon Parker; father of Brenda Past o r e l l a (Howard) and Tommy P a r k e r (D orothy); son of the late James W i l l i s Parker and Laura Belle Lawrence Parker; three grandchildren, Bradford Parker (Ranell), Bridget Galatas (Jeremy) and Derek Parker (Leisha) and ﬁve great grandchildren. Mr. Parker was a native of Sikes, La. and a resident of Orange, where he was a member of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church for 65 years. Funeral services were held at Pinehurst Pentecostal Church, Friday, Feb. 19, with the Rev. W. W. Smith oﬃciating. Interment followed in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home.

Jerry Slone Deweyville Jerry Wayne Slone, of Deweyville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, at his home in Deweyville, at the age of 55. Jerry was born July 27, 1960 in Orange, to Johnnie Mae (Stephens) and Jerry D e a n Slone. He had lived in t h e Deweyville area for the past 43 years, prior in Orange, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Deweyville. Jerry loved to hunt and ﬁsh with his boys and his baby girl, work on his tractor,

relax on his back porch and watch his kids and grandkids that were the pride of his life. Jerry was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother and friend who loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Mason Slone; father “Paw” Jerry Slone; sister, LaDonna Morgan; mother and father-in-law Kitty and Lee Roy Bickham and sister-in-law, Mory Dans. Jerry is survived by his wife of 33 years, Denise “Barbara D” Slone; mother, Johnnie Mae Slone; daughter Jillian Busby and husband, Jeff; sons Josh Slone and wife, Shayna, Jeremy Slone and wife, Sarah and Matthew Tompkins and wife, CarlaJo, all of Deweyville; sisters Brenda Bland and husband, Richard of Lindale, Cindy Sheppard and husband, Tommy of Lumberton; brothers-in-law Lee Roy Bickham and wife, Carol of Hughes Springs and omas Bickham and wife, Melissa of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren Jaxon Slone, Tucker Slone, Willa Slone, Payton Busby, Cooper Busby and Keadon Tompkins. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a large extended family. A funeral service will be held ursday, Feb. 25, at 10:00 am, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville, with a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6:00-9:00 pm, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. e Rev. Damon Bickham will be officiating. Cremation will follow after services. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Honoring Jerry as pallbearers are Lee “Baby George” Manning, Tommy Sheppard, Richard Bland, John “Pistol” Weston, Daniel Davis, Paul Sanchez and Tabor Ebner. Honorary pallbearers are Josh Slone, Jeremy Slone, Matthew Tompkins, Jeff Busby, Lee Roy Bickham, omas Bickham, Arthur Pickett, Greg ompson and Kirk Bickham. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made at the Community Bank of Deweyville under Jerry Slone.

Carl Hutson Hartburg Carl “Glen” Hutson, age 60, of Hartburg passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Glen was born in Orange, to Essie (Matthews) and Grover Lester Hutson. He enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling and especially ﬁshing. Above all else, he was a kind man who would give the shirt oﬀ his back if someone needed it. Glen was a loving brother and uncle with a large extended family who loved

spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Essie and Grover Hutson; brothers, W.H. Hutson, Douglas Hutson and Rex Hutson and by his brother-in-law R.C. Storms. Glen is survived by his sisters, Velda Knight of Hartburg, Betty Storms of Starks, Ann Light and husband, Mickey of Buna; brothers Earl Hutson and wife, Justine of Hartburg, James “Pee Wee” Hutson and wife, Sharon of Orange and Benjamin “Frank” Hutson of Hartburg. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 2:00 pm at the chapel of Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends to take place Feb. 23, at the funeral home from 6:00-9:00 pm. e Rev. Damon Bickham will be oﬃciating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg, at 3:30 pm. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Honoring Glen as pallbearers are Michael Durio, Jonathan Hutson, Justin Hutson, Roy Storms, Gary Sonnier and Mickey Light.

Dorothy Johnson Orange Dorothy Johnson, 92, of Orange, passed away Feb. 23, in Hemphill. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. ursday, Feb. 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. Keith Meyer, pastor of Old First Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at E g y p t Cemetery in Colmesneil. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Silsbee, Feb. 23, 1924, she was the daughter of Napoleon Bonepart Poindexter and Vinnie Elizabeth Smyly. Dorothy was a longtime member of Old First Orange Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her cats and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde A. Johnson, on April 22, 1974; infant son, Clyde A. Johnson, Jr.; daughter, Dorothy “Louise” Dupuy; sisters, Esma Campbell, Ethyl Landry and Hazel Blakeny and daughters-in-law, Lisa Johnson and Beverly Johnson. She is survived by sons, Jimmy Clyde Johnson, Sr. (Lyn), of Onalaska and Eddie Lamar Johnson,

Sr., of Orange; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Daugereaux (J.W.), of Orange; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 14 greatgreat-grandchildren and 4 greatgreat-great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Wayne Pentecost, Ricky Pentecost, Buba Jimmy Johnson, Jr., Jerome A. Johnson, J.P. Jason Johnson, Eddie L. Johnson, Jr., Scott Perry Koci and Austin Tyler Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 96011 Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.

Walter Piat Jr. Bridge City Walter H. “Buddy” Piat, Jr., 83, of Bridge City, passed away Feb. 16, in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 19, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Oﬃciating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Military honors will be provided by the U n i t e d States Navy and the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., with a wake service at 6:30 p.m. ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Lafayette, La, Aug. 30, 1932, he was the son of Walter Henry Piat, Sr. and Bernice (Burliegh) Piat. Walter was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 250 in Bridge City and a life member of the VFW Post 4759 in Starks. He loved his family more than anything and was always everyone’s “Buddy”. He was preceded in death by parents; sister, Nelda Willis Riveria and granddaughter, Lacy Jane Gibbs. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Piat; children, Elizabeth Piat Gibbs and husband Tommy, of Vidor and Paul Piat and wife Dawn, of Tomball; grandchildren, Elwin and Cody Ballard, Don Gibbs, Jr., Jacob Piat, Brian Gibbs, Romandy Gibbs, and Dylan Bartlett; greatgrandchild, Phoenix Chelciu; nephew, Wayne Willis, of Deweyville and numerous other nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Ballard, Elwin Ballard, Keith Gregg, Chad Nunez, Junior Gibbs and Dylan Bartlett. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Willis and Jacob Piat.

Orange County students take part in LSC-PA’s Citizen Bee Area high school students will converge on Lamar State College-Port Arthur on ursday, March 3, for the 26th annual Regional Citizen Bee, a contest that tests public and private high school students on their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, important American documents, people, issues, civic values and current events. e 2016 Regional Citizen Been will take place in the Performing Arts Center at Lamar State College-PA. e public portion of the contest will begin at 7 p.m. Admission to the event is free and the public is welcome to attend. e event is organized by LSCPA with local sponsorship by Total Port Arthur Reﬁnery. LSCPA instructor Mavis Triebel coordinates the event with help from the Citizen Been Steering Committee: Ken Carona, Dr. Barbara Huval, Dr. Percy Jordan, Peter Kaatrude, Dr. Beverly Parker and Dr. Gary Stretcher. Each school pays an entry fee and sends as many as three students and an alternate but the students compete individually, answering questions that cover the U.S. Constitution, important documents, people, issues, civic values and current events. All questions and answers are available to students before the contest in an on-line study guide provided by the Bill of Rights Institute. e contest includes a one-hour private written examination, followed by oral questions in a public forum on the stage of the 400-seat theater in Lamar State’s new Performing Arts Center, 1700 Procter Street. e top four contestants in the regional contest earn cash awards, with the ﬁrst-place winner receiving $500 and second place $250. ird place

receives $125, while the fourth place student takes home $75. All contestants receive a Citizen Bee Tshirt. During the event, Port Arthur Mayor Delores Prince will present a proclamation signed by the City Council oﬃcially declaring March 5 as “Citizen Bee Day” in the city. Participating in this year’s competition are: Acorns To Oaks Academy: Seth Gibson; Bob Hope School: Casey Bernal, Diana Sanchez, Jesus Torres; Central Medical Magnet, Beaumont: Josue Baltierrez, Dakota Hastings, Britany Porter; Christian Homeschool Enrichment Labs, Groves: Ethan Honza, Ezra Pedraza, Jay Richard; Grace High School: John Clayton; Jasper High School: Will Monroe, Gracie Roth, Caleb Sullivan; Legacy Christian Academy: Lauren Currie, Zoe Wright; Memorial High School, Port Arthur: Steven Dao, Adam Galvan, Stephanie Farias, La’Ericca Lambert; Kelly Catholic High School, Beaumont: Anna Fiedler, Hayden Raps, Maurice Rissman; Nederland High School: Kade McCarvy, Nathan Rooney; Port Neches-Groves High School: Riley Andrews, Leah Dismukes, Nolan Ford, William Ntsoane; Pyramid School of Learning, Groves: Jaalah Baaheth, Naamah Baaheth, Esai Prescod; Sabine Pass High School: Barron Beard, Valeria Perez, Emma Walther, Mandy Forsythe; West Brook High School, Beaumont: Ty Fuselier, Bassem Syed, Noah Worley, Jessa Johnson.

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Faith UMC hosts Lenten Lunch Series /Devotional

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Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange, will host a Lenten Lunch Speaker Series and devotional time each Wednesday during Lent. A light lunch will be served. The series will be from noon-1 pm, on Feb. 24, March 2, 9 and 16. For more information, call 886-1291, Monday-Thursday, from 9 am-2 pm.

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

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St. Francis to sell Lenten fish dinners

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

St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling fish dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the church), 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, from 5-7 pm on the following Lenten Fridays: 2/26, March 4, 11 and 18. Dinner includes two pieces of fish, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8. Dine in or carry out plates will be available.

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

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

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

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BC Knights to sell Lenten fish dinners

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The Bridge City Knights of Columbus will begin having their Lenten fish dinners Friday, Feb. 19 through Friday, March 18. Dinners will be available from 10:30 am-1:00 pm, at the KC Hall (next to St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City). Dinners are $8 each and will consist of fish, french fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. They may be taken out or eaten in at the KC Hall. For deliveries, please call orders at 735-7325 or 237-1234 before 9 am on Friday.

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 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.

NAACP schedules events for February Thursday Feb. 25, the monthly NAACP meeting will be held at 7:00 pm, at the WOC Administration Building on Park St. All candidates are invited. For information, contact President Gans at 221-8438. In observation of Heart Awareness month, TLOD and Agencies will hold the Healthy Heart Maters Health Fair, Saturday Feb. 27, from 10 am-1 pm, at the LSC-O gymnasium. There will be free health screenings, refreshments and door prizes. Wear your red t-shirt, join exercise and more. Please RSVP to 779-1744.

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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McDonald Memorial Baptist Church 104 Broad St., West Orange 409-883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00a.m. Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6:00 p.m. Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Tommy Anthony Minister of Music: Pam Nugent Minister of Youth: Brandon Swarers

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First Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

409-886-4167

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

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

Pastor: Michael Procella EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

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

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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

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

Harvest Chapel

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

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333 Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 5 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

Pastor Douglas Shows Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

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• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday HOMES FOR RENT For lease. 3/2/2 CA/H W/D hookups in bc. $1350 a month plus deposit. 409 549 6532 For lease 4/2/1 CA/H W/D hookups in Orange $850 a month plus deposit. 409 549 6532 House for Rent in quiet adult neighborhood, LcM school district 2bR, 1 bath, LR, Kitchen with appliances. Dining room/office - ceiling fans, A&H. Water furnished, Hardwood floors. carport - Storage room w/ WD Hookups. $700 monthly, plus deposit. 409-883-3619 APARTMENT FOR RENT 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment for rent in Orange. beautiful Upstairs, has F/P, washer dryer. Stove refrigerator, garbage disposal, tiled floor in kitchen & bathroom, all appliances included. Tiled counter top w/ natural cabinets. Natural & Soft color scheme. $620.00/$500.00 deposit call christine 409779-6580.

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1/1/1 IN BC, Duplex apt, watr and garbage paid, appliances furnished, $650 monthly + $325 dep., (409) 963-5594. (2/24) 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment for rent in Orange. Downstairs, has F/P , washer dryer. Stove/refrigerator , garbage disposal, hardwood floors throughout, vessel sink in bathroom, all appliances included. Tiled counter top w/ natural cabinets. Natural & Soft color scheme. carport parking and storage unit included. $620.00/$500.00 dep. call christine 409779-6580. 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment for rent in Orange for March 1. Downstairs apartment, newly renovated, has f/p , washer dryer . Gas Stove refrigerator , garbage disposal, hardwood floors throughout except kitchen, hall and bath. All appliances included. Tiled counter top. And natural cabinets. Natural & Soft color scheme. Deck off of Master bR $775.00/$600.00 deposit call christine 409779-6580

Very Clean, Senior discount. 1BR Duplex, Orange, Water paid. No pets. 409-735-6691 or 409-7280547 MOBIlE HOME FOR RENT Mobile home for rent, 3 bR/2 bath, central air/ heat, laundry room. Newly remodeled. bcISD, $750 month / $350 deposit. Shady Estates Mobile Home Park, bc. 409-474-1147

APPlIANCES 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 TO $200, cALL HARRy (409) 886-4111. uSED APPlIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St.(10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-8864111

WANTED

PLEASE, does any one honest have a reliable work vehicle to sell, As cheap as possible to a recent heart bypass trucker? It must be dependable, not fancy, good tires. and priced low. (409) 718-7910.

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1999 CHEV. cavelier (as is) $1,000.00 Runs Good 409-221-8269

MISC.

Electric Cash register with scaner used only 1 month 180 Obo 7469735 EQuIPMENT SAlE: Retiring. 40’Aluminum ladder, carpet power stretcher, knee kickers, floor scrubber/polishersander, tack strip. tile scraper, limnonym rollers, sewer taps and augers, airless painters, concrete tool, electric concrete breaker, roto hammer, torpedo heaters, Ridgid 300 pipe threader, screw jacks, Starrett micrometer caliper’s and dial gauges, metal stencils, 8’ wood tables, screw jacks, Miller 220 welder, 1/2 ton chain fall, come-along, end and side grinders, Acetylene torches and tips, acetylene cutting rig, centrifugal trash and diaphragm well pumps, water well augers and extension pipes, lawnmower and engine parts, come See! (409) 7209364. (2/24) Proform Treadmill like new condition. Incline feature used 12 hrs. 425 ObO 776-9735)

HERE’S MY CARD Robert E. Hamm

ORANGE’S OLDEST HOMETOWN APPLIANCE DEALER

SI NCE 1963

HARRY’S

Agent

RobertHammInsuranceAgency 8747 9th Ave. Port Arthur, TX 77642

Cell 409•454•0258 Tel. 409•727•8869 Fax 409•727•5960 rhamm@farmersagent.com

APPLIANCE & SERVICE, INC.

• FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS & DRYERS • RANGES • AIR CONDITIONERS We sell parts for all major brands - We service what we sell! FREE LOCAL 302 10th St. Orange DELIVERY

409•886•4111

M.B. CONSTRUCTION 28 Years in Business

All Types of Concrete Work Commercial & Residential

Specializing in House Foundations, Driveways, Metal Building Slabs, Patios, etc.

Con Mills, Owner

Phone 409•883•5735 Fax 409•886•7880 CELL 409•221•7978

FREE ESTIMATES

3410 Edgemont Orange, Texas 77630

S.R Tankersley - Owner, Bridge City, TX Metal Buildings • RV Covers • Rafters • Carports Metal Roofs • Patio Covers, Etc.

NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG!

409-474-1049

409-474-2867

Jones AC & Heating TACLA 004732C

Lee Team Realty Inc. Janice Gray 409•782•7155 jangray1655@sbcglobal.net Dawn Jones 409•720•7477 jonesdawn@sbcglobal.net

YOU BUSINESS CARD AD HERE, FOR AS LITTLE AS $25.00 A WEEK!

808 8th St. Orange, TX 77630

Office 409•883•8882 Cell 409•720•7607

Everett Jones Owner

The Record • Week of Wednesday, february 24, 2016 9B

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The Orange County Water Control & Improvement District No. Two (sometimes known as the West Orange Water Department) (the “District”), located in Orange County, Texas, is conducting a Superintendent Search. Effective as of February 27, 2016, the District’s Board of Directors has appointed another District employee as Interim Superintendent. The Board further authorized and directed its Personnel Committee, with appropriate staff and other support, to conduct a search for a person to serve as non-interim Superintendent. The current Interim Superintendent is eligible to be selected, but the Board is not obligated to do so, nor is the Interim Superintendent required to apply for consideration. The District, established in the first half of the 1950’s, is substantially co-extensive with the City of West Orange, Texas. Demographic and other information about the City may fairly be applied to the District. Presently about 1,600 accounts receive District services of potable water supply and wastewater collection, treatment and discharge. Services are provided by a staff of about 3 office employees and about 5 field employees. The District seeks qualified applicants to consider for the vacant non-interim Superintendent position. Qualifications include demonstrated experience and ability related to the effective management and operation of a public water supply and wastewater collection and treatment system. Responsibilities include direct and indirect personnel supervision, regulatory compliance, office and field operations, financial management, customer relations, and interfacing with Board of Directors and District consultants. Persons interested in applying should transmit all required and any supplemental application materials to Alan Sanders, attorney for the District, at his mailing and physical address, Wesleyan Tower, Suite 1400, 24 E. Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas, 77046, or by fax at 713-759-6830, or by email at Alan.Sanders@ LewisBrisbois.com, no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Timely receipt is required, and it is the sole responsibility of each applicant to provide for timely delivery rather than simply depositing their materials into the custody of third parties such as the Postal Service or commercial delivery services. Required materials include a properly completed, signed and dated Application; Background Check Authorization directed to the District; and Background Check Authorization directed to references, former employers and other pertinent recipients. If desired, an applicant may include supplemental materials such as a Resume, Recommendation Letters, copies of relevant licenses and certifications, and a brief narrative of their interest in and qualifications for the position. Attorney Sanders will provide the District-furnished Application and Authorization forms, upon request by fax, letter, or email. The District reserves the right to reject any and all applicants for any reason not otherwise prohibited by law and also to waive any one or more informalities or noncompliance with the application process. Applicant information will be kept confidential except as otherwise provided by law. All applicants are subject to District’s Drug Free Workplace Policy if hired. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation and starting date are negotiable. However, the District presently anticipates that the position will be compensated at a salary that is in the range of $40,000 to $60,000 per year, plus benefits.

FIELD WORKERS 2 temp positions; approx 10 months; Job to begin on 4/10/16 through 2/10/17. Duties: to operate farm equipment during field maintenance, planting of sugar cane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hour; 35 hr week; 7am-3pm; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by joint employers Monte Vallot’s Farm and William Vallot Farms, Jr. all located in Abbeville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 893-0744. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 595687.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

2006 Ford F150 Owed $716.05 Case 580M Series 2 Owed $871.98 Big Tow BE-10 Trailer Owed $871.98 1991 Ford Ranger Owed $370.80 2006 Nissan GXE Owed $883.50 Vehicle Stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing 0548449 VSF 16527 Hwy. 62 S., Orange , TX 77630. PH (409)886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, as storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov

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. Victims are not alone, help is provided. All of the services as provided are free. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273 or 40AN 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.

GARAGE SALES

1st MOVING SALE

SAT., 510 LARRY WARD, BC (77611), No Early Bids Please! 7 till 11. Clothes, household items, jewelry, lots of Misc

Pinehurst Animal Shelter 886-4378/998-2614 Bridge City Animal Shelter 735-5028 Pups in Peril 540-0299 Sweet Pups 769-1684

2415 McKee Drive Orange, TX 409•330•5808 saTurday, 2/27 8:00 AM - UNTIL

SO MUCH TO SELL: This will be the 1st of many sales on Saturdays weather permitting. Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Antiques, Kitchen, Linen, Plants, Side by Side Fridge, Vacuum Cleaners, Steam Cleaners, Tools, Electronics, Small Appliances, Too much to list! Most everything goes!

SINCE 1963

10B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 24, 2016

ORANGE POLICE REPORT Oﬃcers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Monday, Feb. 22: Assault, 205 Border St. Miscellaneous incidents, 111 Pine Ave. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Brooke Tant as the Student of the Month for February. Brooke is a senior at Little Cypress Mauriceville High School where she serves as an active Key Club member, Honey Bears Drill Team Captain, Honor Roll student, REAVEALED Committee Chair and Gold Medal Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Contest (2014 & 2015). In addition she is in National Honor Society, Spanish Club, UIL Spelling and TAFE. Brooke plans to attend Lamar State College-Orange to pursue a degree in Education.

Orangefield UIL contest winners were honored at the School Board meeting, Monday, Feb. 22, by Dr. Stephen Patterson, superintendent of schools. Dr. Patterson presented the students who placed in the Elementary and Junior High UIL meet with Bravo awards for each event in which they placed.

Pictured are Dr. Chris Riedel and students from St. Mary Catholic School’s Pre-K 3 class. Dr. Chris Riedel visited St. Mary Catholic School Pre-K 3 class to teach them about dental hygiene. Students learned how to correctly take care of their teeth from Dr. Riedel who owns Horizon Dental in Orange. Students were able to ask questions and inquire about his work as a dentist.

Buy Classified ~ 409-735-5305

Warrant service, 111 Pine Ave. Followup investigation, 3819 Meeks Dr. eft, 2801 Enner Rd. eft, 4406 Sweet Gum Abandoned vehicle, 400 2nd St. Warrant service, 3709 N. 16th

St. Traﬃc accident, 16th and Sunset Burglary, 201 8th St. eft, 2912 Byley Blvd. Stolen vehicle, 2700 block IH10 Fraud/stolen identity, 517

Bridal Wreath St. Assist other agency, 25 E. Harding Possession of synthetic narcotic, 1900 MLK and Strickland Aggravated assault, 608 Strickland Dr.