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Week of Wednesday, December 30, 2015

County to review ‘open carry’ Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Tuesday’s meeting of the Orange County Commissioners was canceled due to lack of a quorum, so next week’s meeting should have a full agenda.

Although commissioners were unable to take any action at the last scheduled meeting for 2015, next week’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, should have the same agenda. This includes the topic of carrying a handgun in various Orange County courtrooms and facilities.

The item on Tuesday’s agenTexas rock outfit ZZ Top will perform at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Tickets are $65-$80 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Several others shows have recently been added to the Golden Nugget 2016 lineup.

da was to discuss and possibly take action on authorizing the placement of signs regulating the carrying of a handgun into an OrCarlton ange County courtroom, offices essential to operation of a court as decided upon by the County Judge and the Commissioners Courtroom.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, a person may carry any handgun openly or concealed, but must

be licensed by Texas or a state with reciprocity in order to do so. The handgun must be carried in a shoulder or belt holster, according to state law.

Open carry of firearms is prohibited at businesses and locations which display legal restrictions signs, such as those for Section 30.06 and Section 30.07 of the penal code.

The Section 30.06 sign applies to those with a concealed handgun and prohibits the carrying of a weapon even with a concealed handgun license.

The sign for Section 30.07 will

ban open carry. Both are prohibited by businesses or locations displaying both signs, which are listed in English and Spanish.

Open carry may go into effect on Jan. 1, 2016, but licensed gun owners will not be able to carry openly in every location, especially schools, hospitals and medical complexes, nursing homes and many other locations which will remain gun-free zones.

In an opinion issued by Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney Gener-

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ZZ Top highlights additions to Golden Nugget lineup Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

That “Little Ol’ Band from Texas” is headed across the border for a showcase in Southwest Louisiana.

The Texas rock trio known as ZZ Top will perform Saturday, April 23, 2016, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets are $65$80 for ages 21 and older and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, including charge by phone at 800-7453000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Originally from Houston, the band formed in 1969 and performed its first ever concert as a group in Beaumont, Texas, on Feb. 10, 1970 with a showcase at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

The band, which features Billy Gibbons on vocals and guitar, Dusty Hill on vocals

and bass, and drummer Frank Beard, is best known for hit songs such as “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs,” “Got Me Under Pressure,” “Sleeping Bag,” “Cheap Sunglasses,” “Tush,” “La Grange” and many others.

During its multi-decade long career, ZZ Top has released 15 studio albums and three live albums amassing more than 25 million albums sales in the United States alone.

The band’s most recent studio album, “La Futura,” was released in July 2012 and peaked at number six on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. In July 2014, ZZ Top released “Live at Montreux 2013” on CD and DVD and features 17 songs, as well as live interviews with bandmembers.

ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Basketball teams from Orangefield, Vidor, Buna, Anahuac, Port Neches-Groves, along with Bridge City, took part in the annual Cardinal Classic at Bridge City High School on Monday and Tuesday. Bridge City’s Graydon Glover (14) looks to make a quick pass while surrounded by Anahuach Panthers on Monday afternoon. The Cardinals defeated Anahuac 60-41 on Monday. PNG eventually prevailed as champion of the tournament over Big Red 69-43. Leading scores for BC were Ryan Mirabella and Graydon Gover . PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

Fireworks: Celebrate while respecting local laws and safety Jennifer Clarke For The Record

As the New Year approaches, flags begin to fly and lights begin to blare at the local firework stands. And for many people, even in the Orange and Bridge City communities, fireworks are a staple celebrating the coming of the New Year.

The bright colors, the loud pops and booms, and the swirl of flames is a stimulating and exciting experience, perhaps matching the anticipation of opportunities ahead.

But fireworks are heavily regulated, and for good reason.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”), “the risk of fire death relative to hours of usage is higher for fireworks than for

cigarettes.” And while such a claim may seem unbelievable, when accounting for the “estimated 17,800 reported fires . . . started by fireworks,” which caused significant damage including “an estimated 40 civilian injuries and $32 million in direct property damage,” just in 2011, alone, the importance of public safety becomes paramount. Over the course of four years, NFPA documented an “average of 19,700 fires associated with fireworks per year. . .

The largest numbers of these outdoor fires associated with fireworks involved grass fires (6,800 per year), brush fires (4,500), dumpster fires (1,700), unclassified or unknown-type natural or vegetation fires (1,300) and other outside trash, rubbish, or waste fires (1,200).”

(http://www.nfpa.org) The fires resulted in the deaths of an average of four people a year, “while data from death certificates show that five people per year were killed directly by fireworks” (NFPA).

The amount of property damage and physical injury necessitates many cities and municipalities enforce safety restrictions to protect the public.

Anyone participating in an event that will involve fireworks or high levels of noise are expected to request a permit. The City of Orange requires that anyone who intends to create a firework display request a permit ten days prior to the event, and there are criteria that must be met to receive approval. Under Article 5.400 § 2(a), it is unlawful for anyone to

“possess, store, manufacture, display, purchase, acquire, sell, offer for sale, sell at retail, or use, discharge or explode any Fireworks.” Without approval from the Fire Marshall, fireworks are not allowed within the corporate boundaries of the City of Orange.

While fire is a serious hazard, noise also contributes to the existing legislation. Many cities and municipalities regulate noise levels and put restrictions on the times certain types of noises are allowed. According to Preventative Vet, July 5th is the busiest day at animal shelters, and the cause is fireworks, but “according to the ASPCA, the National Council on Pet Population

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Orange County family keeps the faith with “little white crosses” Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Sonia Smith and Tina Johnson pose for a selfie in front of their “little white cross” construction site.

Faith and religion are subjects some people prefer not to discuss in order to avoid conflict, but, for others, it is something to be shared because it is part of who they are.

This past Monday morning, the Eric and Sonia Smith, along with their four children, were at the parking lot in front of Walmart in West Orange passing free wooden crosses to any who wanted to have one. Some were unpainted, others were painted white, but both were free and were going quickly.

“We were there maybe 45 minutes, and had already passed out about 60 crosses,” said Sonia Smith as she waved to vehicles driving slowly to and from Walmart.

The Smiths, and their children, Conner, 15; Seth, 9; Olivia, 7; and Korbyn, 6, who are from Orangefield, stood along the drive and waved to traffic with crosses in hand and signs stating the crosses were free.

The Smiths are members of Turning Point Church in Vidor and, along with others, began passing the free crosses out in fall of 2015 following the media coverage of the Minnesotabased group calling for the removal of the large white cross

at Port Neches Park.

“A Mid-County group started passing out crosses after that, so our Fishers of Men ministry decided to help,” she said. “We did that for about a month and were finishing up when the Nativity scene in Orange was moved off city property. So, once that happened, it all started up again.”

The Orange County Atheist group did not request the Nativity scene to be removed from City Hall in early December, but the group had requested having its only holiday greeting banner placed alongside it. City officials opted to remove the Nativity scene from city property and allowed it to be placed on private property next door, which is owned by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.

Smith said crosses have been passed out to those who wanted them in Bridge City several times, but they had only been in Orange once before Monday.

“There is no other purpose for us doing this but to spread the love,” Smith continued.

“We’re just Christians standing up for together for what we believe.”

Smith said there had been no problem passing out the crosses as motorists were stopping

Islamic State suffers double blow as Ramadi falls REUTERS- News Service

U.S.-led forces have killed 10 Islamic State leaders in air strikes, including individuals linked to the Paris attacks, a U.S. spokesman said, dealing a double blow to the militant group after Iraqi forces ousted it from the city of Ramadi.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi planted the national flag in Ramadi after the army retook the city centre from Islamic State, a victory that could help vindicate his strategy for rebuilding the military after stunning defeats.

“Over the past month, we’ve

killed 10 ISIL leadership figures with targeted air strikes, including several external attack planners, some of whom are linked to the Paris attacks,” said U.S. Army Colonel Steve Warren, a spokesman for the U.S.-led campaign against the Islamist group also known by the acronym ISIL. One of those killed was Abdul Qader Hakim, who facilitated the militants’ external operations and had links to the Paris attack network, Warren said. He was killed in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Dec. 26.

Two days earlier, a coalition air strike in Syria killed Charaffe al Mouadan, a Syria-based Islamic State member with a direct link to Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the suspected ringleader of the coordinated bombings and shootings in Paris on Nov. 13 which killed 130 people, Warren said.

Mouadan was planning further attacks against the West, he added.

Air strikes on Islamic State’s leadership helped explain recent battlefield successes against the group, which also lost control of a dam on a stra-

tegic supply route near its de facto capital of Raqqa in Syria on Saturday.

“Part of those successes is attributable to the fact that the organization is losing its leadership,” Warren said.

He warned, however: “It’s still got fangs.”

The Iraqi army’s seizure of the centre of Ramadi on Sunday is its first major victory against the hardline Sunni Islamists that swept through a third of Iraq in 2014, and came after months of cautious advances backed by coalition air strikes.

and accepting the free crosses nearly as quickly as the children and their father, Eric, could hand them out.

Vernon Douglas of Sulphur, La. was leaving Walmart and stopped to pick up one from the Smith family.

“I think it’s great they are out here doing this,” Douglas said.

“Too many people are afraid to talk about their faith, much less show their faith, but I think more of us need to do it nowadays.”

Smith said the crosses are built and painted at the Palms Event Center in Orange, but manpower is hard to come by.

“We definitely need volun-

teers to help build these crosses,” she explained. “We’ve had some church groups offer to help, along with some Boy Scout groups and some others.”

Smith said her family and the church will continue to hand out the free crosses for as long as they are able.

“The fellowship we have shared by meeting so many new people has been a blessing,” she said. “Handing out these crosses has been more of a blessing to my family than anything.”

For more information, find the public group Little White Crosses of Orange County on Facebook.

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Chamber sets date Hankins: Dozing into the New Year BC for Taste of the Bayou

Editor’s Note: The late Robert Hankins was one of the last of a rare breed of real journalists. His “beat” covered Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. At the time of his death on August 21, 2010 he was the editor of The Record Newspapers.

Among his contributions he also wrote a weekly column.

Below is one of them written in 2009. We still miss you around here Robert.

Robert Hankins For The Record

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aving fallen asleep in many city council meetings, I can probably tell you it’s the right thing to do.

Here’s a dream I had a few evenings ago. It’s written in novel form because all writers dream that way; we just can’t type it up at the same time.

Mayor Steve Sanders’ eyes shifted from the left, then

the right.

What was on the agenda, he wondered? He quickly scanned his packet, which had been expertly prepared by his secretary.

Same old story. The Wendy’s on Oceanside wanted to be annexed, but the Dairy Queen across the street didn’t like it.

Also on the agenda, a new problem for the tugboat captains; and in other business there was a big pile of trash over on Fifth Street.

He turned to Councilman Billings and said, “You know, if I didn’t get to bang a gavel every now and then, I wouldn’t even be in politics.

“This meeting is called to order,” he said.

“I’d like to ask our new city manager, Phil Phillips, to say the prayer. Mr. Phillips went to Princeton, we appreciate him being here and think he will do a great job.”

“Certainly mayor,” Phillips said. “I’d be happy to say the prayer.”

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Phillips continued, “Now I lay me down to sleep, pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I die before I wake. Pray the Lord my soul to take. Ahhhhh. Men.” Sanders was stunned. And this was on Cable Channel 3? Could they edit it out?

“Is that it?” he asked. “Is that all you can come up with?”

“I’m sorry your honor,” Phillips replied.

“How about this? God is great, God is good, let us

thank him for our food. Ahhhhh. Men.” A perplexed Sanders scratched his head.

“OK,” he said. “You couldn’t get the war, or the economy or anything like that in there? Gas prices?

How about, ‘Give our leaders the strength they might do right for the people of the city,’ and all that? We hired you for $200,000! We definitely need ‘Harm’s way’ and ‘Iraq’ in there somewhere.”

Just then, town librarian Millicent Harper stepped to the microphone. Millicent had a habit of causing trouble over the years, was an avid man-hater down on life.

“I agree,” she said. “I think if we can’t get the prayer right we should just abolish it. We could be talking about that big pile of trash on Fifth Street instead!”

And so the meeting went on, and on.

And everyone fell asleep.

Which, as usual, was probably the right thing to do.

ZZ Top highlights Golden Nugget lineup in 2004, the Hollywood RockWalk in 1994 and, most importantly, have even been declared “Official Heroes for the State of Texas” by the Texas House of Representatives.

Visit www.zztop.com for more information on the band.

Another rock show on tap for the Golden Nugget will feature the rock group, Night Ranger.

Night Ranger will perform Friday, March 11, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles. Tickets are $15-$30 and on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Night Ranger last performed in Southwest Louisiana in the summer of 2014 and will be making its first ever appearance inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget.

The band, which still fea-

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tures core members Jack Blades, bass and vocals; Kelly Keagy, drums and vocals, and Brad Gillis on guitar, along with Keri Kelli on lead and rhythm guitar, and Eric Levy on keyboards, are best known for their highly popular hits “Sister Christian,” “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” “Four in the Morning,” “When You

Close Your Eyes,” “Sentimental Street” and others.

Night Ranger is touring in support of its most recent studio album, “High Road,” which was released in June 2013 through Frontier Records and peaked at number 105 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. This is the band’s 11th studio release, and its first

fireworks under Article III § 13-41 which generally prohibits noises, “(a) Any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unnecessary noise which causes material distress, discomfort, or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is hereby declared to be a nuisance, and is prohibited; and (b) Any noise of such character, intensity, and continued duration, which substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by person of ordinary sensibilities, is declared to be a nuisance in violation of this article.”

Citizens generally call due to the excessive noise which scares small children, wakes people, and causes problems to the public according to the Bridge City Police Department.

The police do respond to these calls.

The purpose of regulations is not to dim the celebration of any time honored tradition, but

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al, on Dec. 21, Paxton stated “the responsible authority that would notify license holder of their inability to carry on the respective premises must make the determination of which government courtrooms and offices are essential to the operation of the government court, in consultation with the government court.”

Since commissioners could not meet Tuesday, there will be no official decision by county officials in place prior to Jan. 1, 2016.

However, according to Douglas E. Manning, Assistant County Attorney, state provisions are.

“By statute, a person cannot carry (a concealed handgun) inside a courtroom anyway,” Manning said following the cancellation of Tuesday’s meeting. “There are ‘black and white’ areas which are covered until the (commissioners) court makes a ruling, as well as grey areas which law enforcement can make determinations on if there are any issues.”

Manning said he will present a synopsis of opinions which have been gathered from the Attorney General and various other governmental entities across the state of Texas to Commissioners Court at the next meeting for them to make an informed decision.

“We will just convey that information to Commissioners Court and let them make the decision,” he said.

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since the June 2011 album, “Somewhere in California.”

Visit www.nightranger.com for updated tour information and band news.

The Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles is looking to have a big concert year in 2016 with nearly 20 shows already scheduled. Along with ZZ Top and Night Ranger, recent additions to the lineup include Don Williams, March 18; Leon Russell, April 2; Aaron Neville, April 16; Air Supply, May 21; and Kansas, July 8.

Other shows already on tap include Three Dog Night, Jan. 1; Pitbull, Feb. 6; Eddie Money, Feb. 12; Lou Gramm, Feb. 13; and Belinda Carlisle, April 22.

Visit www.goldennugget. com/lakecharles/ for the full schedule of events inside the Grand Event Center.

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Study and Policy estimates that fewer than 2% of cats and only 15-20% of dogs entering shelters are ever reunited with their families” (http://www. preventivevet.com). Animals are not the only ones who suffer from the effects of fireworks. “According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, up to 20% of military personnel who served in Iraq or Afghanistan experience PTSD each year,” and the startle response can often trigger problems for these men and women. (time. com). There are yard signs available through www.militarywithptsd.org, but while the group mailed “2,500 signs,” as of July 1, 2015, “3,000 people remain on a waiting list” (time. com).

The City of Bridge City prohibits fireworks under the noise control ordinance. “As soon as they start up, we start receiving calls,” says Judy Day with Bridge City Police Department. The city prohibits the

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Taste of the Bayou Annual Banquet on Monday, Jan. 11, at 6 pm, at the Bridge City Elementary School.

The family friendly event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 per person and a sponsored table for eight at $160.

There will be food available from Tico’s Cuban Cafe, Judice’s Cajun Cafe, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Texas Roadhouse, Circle Dr. Baptist Church and Hush Puppy Express. Music will be provided by the Gulf Coast Playboys.

There will be a photo booth and a sports memorabilia silent auction by Don Bonin as well as a special appearance from Boudreaux Dagator.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact The chamber at 735-5671, or email, bcchamber@sbcglobal.net, or by stopping by the office at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd.

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From The Creaux’s Nest GOODBYE TO THE OLD-WELCOME TO THE NEW 2015 comes to an end on a high note. Christmas day set a record at 82 degrees. “It was the first full moon on Christmas in many years but was hidden by heavy clouds. The economy is strong, unemployment low and gas prices are $1.38 a gallon, lower than when the year began. We used to import 60 percent of our oil, now we export oil. This is just to mention a few things. 2016 promises to be an interesting year. Every four years the country elect’s a president and this is the year. Already the Republican Primary has created a lot of waves with at least one loose cannon who is reshaping the Party to his likeness. He is sure to bring others, from the capital to the court house, down with him. It is anyone’s guess who the nominee will be.

The Democratic Party may nominate the first female president.

The general election will be one hell of a blowout. I hope I’m around to witness that clash. Locally, all races will be over in March with no Democrats in local races. I look for a low primary vote. The last Republican Primary drew only 6,000 votes in an off year. The count should go up to 10,000 or so. Fifty-thousand are registered to vote with 24,000 voting in the presidential election in November in a very close race. In our neighboring state of Louisiana, the citizens elected a Democratic governor, John Bel Edwards. There is no major state race in Texas. Anyway it’s a year for politics. A lot of start up jobs are in the works for Jefferson County and the Lake Charles area. If we can have a year without a major storm it should be a good year. We look for sales tax revenue to keep climbing. Bridge City will continue to see business growth and several new outlets and fast food establishments will open in the Orange area.*****Thank you for your loyal support over the years. We look forward to the new year with optimism for ourselves, our business, our community and county. I best move on. Next time we meet it will be in the New Year. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUMP’S MONEY Presidential candidate Donald Trump said his company is valued at $10 billion. That’s true but when he says he’s worth $10 billion, that is not true. In most of the investments he controls only 51 percent interest. Investors hold 49 percent, plus money experts say he has a personal indebtedness of nearly $2 billion. They say Trump’s net worth is closer to $2.9 billion. That is still a lot of money but not in the class he claims. The Saudi Prince has invested heavily in several Trump projects, plus he is his chief money lender. After Trump’s attack on Muslims, the Prince said, “No more, he’s done with Trump.” That’s not all, a $6 billion golf community, under construction in Dubai, has removed his name from the project.

Trump was tossed from a business network in Scotland where he had invested more than $300 million in golf courses and other developments. “Lifestyle,” a retailer in the Middle East, India and Africa stopped selling Trump branded products. Last week DAMAC pulled down the Trump name at the Trump International Golf Course. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon withdrew the US entrepreneur’s membership of the GlobalScot business network ‘with immediate effect’, following Mr Trump’s comments about Muslims.

My guess is that Trump may soon feel the international rebuke in dollars and cents. I believe more bankruptcies are in his future. He’s filed for bankruptcy four times, leaving the lenders and investors holding the bag. He went south with the money. In most cases, he didn’t have his own money involved and billions were involved in the four. World leaders have now rebuked him. Trump is basically a high dollar scam artist. His family must be pulling their hair out by now. It’s all ego with ‘The Donald.’ He would like us to believe he’s in the league of Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, the Koch brothers and others, but he’s way down the list. No doubt Trump is a shyster who has the gift to maneuver and that’s what he’s doing to his mindless followers. He’s controlling them with garbage he can’t produce. He’s talking trash that could only be accomplished by a dictator. The United States has three branches of government. His whole gimmick is nothing but hogwash that won’t sell to reasonable citizens. Like Jim Jones, he can lead just a certain kind of people to the trough and convince them to drink the poison. I’ll bet my favorite pair of ‘Buck Naked’ underwear that Trump will never be president of this great country. I have a bigger beef than him being a con artist and it’s his vulgar mouth and treatment of women. I’ll explain later.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the death of Brad Morphew, 85, who died on Dec. 22. Service was held Saturday, Dec. 26, at Claybar Funeral Home, in Orange. He was an Orange native and he and his late wife Dorothy collected antiques and worked together restoring furniture.

He was an antique car buff and collected them over the years. He is survived by his five children and their families, his sister Rose Ayo, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Our sympathies to our friend Monte and his siblings on the loss of their dad.

TURNING BACK THE HAND OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 The year comes to an end with Orange County effected by two storms, one named Rita, that came ashore and her big sister Katrina,

that struck the New Orleans area. Orange County took in many refugees from Katrina before being hit by Rita.*****Johnny Winter, who will headline the Janis Joplin Bash, Jan. 28, has granted an exclusive interview to The Record’s Vickie Parfait. Vickie, a former disk jockey, became acquainted with Johnny a few years ago.

Johnny, who is now 61 years old, and his band will be inducted into the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame. (Editor’s note: Both Vickie and Johnny have passed away in the past few years.) *****Rep. Mike Hamilton is again being challenged by Attorney Paul Clayton, who was unsuccessful in his challenge in 2002. Pct. 2, Justice of the Peace Derry Dunn is being challenged by Bertha Dunbar, a 20-year employee of the J.P. office. Pct. 4, Justice of the Peace Sherry Smith is not running for re-election. The open seat has drawn three Democrats, Lori Smith, sheriff deputy Mike Marion and Tim Ladesna, a county attorney office employee.*****Raymond Smith has filed as a Republican for county judge against Democratic Judge Carl Thibodeaux. Smith is the only Republican candidate.*****Michael Coy Darby, born Jan. 2, 2005, was the first baby of the year. Now, on Jan. 1, 2006, he turns one year old. (Editor’s note: Today, in 2016, he turns 11 years old.)*****DuPont SRW Employee Federal Credit Union has now become Sabine Federal Credit Union.***** A FEW 2005 HIGHLIGHTS: In April, Christine Lemaire and Sarah Fontenot, of Bridge City High, won a $2,000 scholarship, offered through the Miriam Lutcher Stark‘Reading and Declamation’ contest.*****Bridge City Chamber named Robert and Connie Hanks “Small Business Persons of the Year.” Hank’s Realty changed their name to Sel-Best Realty in 2003.*****The city of Bridge City makes plans to annex 501 acres, extending jurisdiction nearly to the Neches River.*****Life in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita got a joyous diversion from the Bridge City Chamber. The Chamber went on with its 31st annual holiday parade on Nov. 19.*****Waiting in line became a full time occupation in October after Hurricane Rita struck on Sept. 24. Everyone stood in line to buy cell phones because all landlines were out of order. Hundreds waited in line to get free ice, canned food and bottled water which was distributed by soldiers.

Free meals were served by the Salvation Army and the Red Cross.

In October, many folks remained homeless. With no electricity, many camped out in their homes, drank bottled water and read by flashlight.

Days were very hot, 90 to 100 degrees. At night, portable generators hummed and mosquitoes, in swarms, buzzed. It was hard times for the natives as they worked to rebuild their homes and community.

The citizens proved to be tough and marched on. They never gave up and by year’s end had most of the homes in the community back together. Only some debris was left to be hauled off. (Editor’s note: Just as things got back to normal, Hurricane Ike came calling, worse than Rita, and everyone had to start art all over again. (That’s life on the Gulf Coast.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Calvin “Cal” Stewart, 82, of Orange died Dec. 30. He was a retired engineer for American Bridge and a Navy reservist.*****Edna Jones, 83, of Orange, died Sunday, Jan. 1. She is survived by her daughter Kerry Kittrell and grandchildren.*****N.J. “Jim” Robicheaux, 76, of Orange, died December 31. A native of St. Martinville, LA, he was a captain in the Army National Guard and an engineer for Entex Gas. Jim was active in the community and served on several boards. He is survived by his wife Marion, daughter Susan Tharp, two sons John and Alan and their families.*****Clarence Milton Linscomb, 53, an Orange native, died at his home in Georgetown. Services were held at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. He was a 1951 Orangefield High School grad and a Pipefitter by trade. He spent most of his life in Orange County.

40 Years Ago-1976 On Saturday, Jan. 10, Orange’s first privately owned ambulance service will begin. MEDI-QUIK, at 410-5th St., a 24-hour service, call 883-6530. Hal Sanders, David Franzel and Wayne Smith, owners.*****Congrats to Peggy and Bobby Smitherman on the birth of their baby girl, Misty Layne, on Dec. 30.*****At the 15th Street Package Store, you can buy a fifth of 100 proof J.W. Dant for $5, or IW Harper, fifth $5, a fifth of seven year old Old Charter for $6.95, Jim Beam, half-gallon $11.50.*****A 50-pound freezer order of meat from Dick Bivins’ Texas Ave. Grocery sells for $50.80.

Calf halves, cut and wrapped, 79 cents a pound, T-bone steak, $1.59 per pound.*****Homemade, smoked sausage, pan sausage, Italian sausage, $1.09 per pound. Custom slaughtering, $5; butchering, 14 cents a pound, cut and wrapped, at Glass Farm and Slaughter House, Farm Road 1089 in Orange since 1957.*****Many New Year’s Eve parties were held around the area. Roy and Phyllis Dunn celebrated their 21st. wedding anniversary with a big party at their home. The large crowd saw host Roy pass out in the corner, sound asleep, after Doug Harrington spiked his punch with 190 proof grain alcohol. Roy’s a tee-totaler and thought he was drinking plain punch. Dennis Hall walked into a sliding glass door and ended up at the hospital being sewed up. Harold Beeson kept trying to hustle Beverly Williamson, Joe’s wife, and when that didn’t work, he set his eyes on pretty Vickie Curtis. Cash stood in the shadows with a watchful eye. Harold’s wife, Shelia, didn’t pay it no mind, “More bark than bite,” she said. Buddie Hahn tried to keep order. H.D. Pate was trying to out drink Don Burgess. Carl Parker sang while Don Jacobs and Vickie picked the guitar. Barbara Gillis was still there when daylight came, she had left but had returned for more Bloody Mary’s. Things got less orderly when Ed Bacon was appointed the enforcer, causing Dennis to go through the glass. He did see, thankfully, that no one drove off that had been drinking too much. He appointed designated drivers. Two days later Dunn was still nursing a headache and had threatened to kill Harrington. “Happy New Year, 1976.”

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were proud to hear that longtime Lamar Orange employee Butch Campbell was honored with the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service award. He was recognized by Regina Rogers, who personally presented the award. Butch is well deserving. We have known him since he was a pup and he has always given of himself to worthy causes. I have one special memory of Butch when he was 12 years old. He kicked a field goal at a Little League game in Port Arthur to win the game giving our football team the tournaments championship.

I’ve kept up with him ever since.*****Earl Thomas, Orange native, West Orange-Stark graduate, former Texas Longhorn, safety for the NFL Seattle Seahawks, has been named to the 2016 All-Pro Bowl for the fifth time. Earl brings a lot of recognition to Orange and also gives back to the community he calls home.*****Don’t forget the West Orange-Stark State Championship celebration Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Riverfront Pavilion starting at 1 p.m. with a parade scheduled at 2 p.m. Following the parade, players and coaches will be honored.

There will be lots of entertainment with food and drink vendors on site. Just a fun time celebration. Come join in celebrating our latest state champions.*****The WednesdayLunch Bunch held its Christmas gathering last week hosted by Robert’s Restaurant.

Despite many folks going out of town for the Holidays a nice group

attended. The oldest guy I know, 94 year old Pearl Harbor survivor, Cedric Stout and his lovely wife Cherry showed up along with Nova Dee Strickland and Pete Fredrick. Both know a lot of Orange County history. Of course, we always enjoy Judge Carl Thibodeaux and his stories. Sheriff Keith and Marlene were talking about starting to put up political signs come Jan. 1. This will be the first time he has run under the Republican banner. In fact, all candidates are doing so. What Keith is worried about is that he has had a strong following over the years, a lot of friends and so many are Democrats.

He’s just hoping they will vote and continue to support him. He’s by far the only real choice.*****The Lunch Bunch will dine at P.K.’s Grill for the last gathering of the year. Next week, the first gathering of the New Year, Wednesday, Jan. 6, will be held at J.B.’s Barbecue.

It should be a fun time. Everyone always welcome. This will be the first time to dine with the “Old tobacco chewing horse trader. Y’all come.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days: On Dec. 30, Kari Stringer, Rebecca Hannegan and Marie Perkins celebrate. They are joined by basketball player LeBron James, 31, golfer Tiger Woods, 40, boxer Laila Ali, 38 and TV show host Meredith Viera, 61.*****Dec. 31, finds Debbie’s longtime mother-in-law, Norma Fusilier, a very sweet lady, celebrating. On this day also Richard Hunter and Jessica Anderson also celebrate.

This is also the date Roy and Phyllis Dunn celebrate their 61st. wedding anniversary. Reckon she has earned a place in heaven. They are joined by actors Anthony Hopkins, 78, Val Kilmer, 56 and Ben Kingsley, 72.*****On Jan. 1, Robert Hoke, Ronnie Hearn, Joanne Hill, Glenda Wilburn and Cynthia Hernandez celebrate.

Celebrities enjoying birthdays on this day are football player Jason Pierre-Paul, 27 and actor Morris Chestnut, 47.*****On Jan. 2, David Villanoueva, the boy who once attended the World Fair and also spent several years with Kee-Kee Dupuis and the gang at Dupuis Full Service Station, is a year older. Also celebrating is June Gunstream, Kathy Mercer, Courtney Anderson, Angela Abshire and Cody Johnson. Celebrities celebrating birthdays today are actors Cuba Gooding, Jr., 48 and Taye Diggs, 45 and TV show host Jack Hanna, 69.*****Jan. 3rd is the birthday of Jim Sharon Bearden, one of the good guys that I had the pleasure of seeing sworn in as a lawyer. After the ceremony, I also had the pleasure of sharing a great meal prepared by his grandmother Jewel. Celebrating a birthday on this day also is our friend, Nelda’s other half, former commissioner, Owen Burton, who will do to ride the range with celebrates today. Also Barbara Dardeaux, Ann Burns, Betty Johnson and Alvin Wright. They join football player Eli Manning, 35, and actors Mel Gibson, 60 and Victoria Principal, 65.*****Jan. 4, finds longtime friend Beth Rach celebrating, as does lovely Ms. Virgie Moreland, Nancy Lapeyrolerie, Devin Forse and Mary Williams. They join country singer Patty Loveless, 59 and actress Dyan Cannon, 79.*****On Jan. 5, longtime friend and political adversary, Bridge City’s gift to Vidor, Kenneth Young, turns 84.

Also Fain’s widow and a very nice lady Vivian Holbrooks celebrates and Donald’s widow, Tommy’s momma, Mairlou Pachar Gunn, a special lady, celebrates today. It’s also Melinda Vail’s birthday.

Celebrities celebrating today are actors Diane Keaton, 70 and Robert Duvall, 85 and TV show host Charlie Rose, 74.*****We had an interesting Christmas meal thanks to Capt. Chuck Uzzle,who furnished the wild ducks and geese. Our chef Allen made a big pot of goose, sausage and okra gumbo and stuffed duck breast (stuffed with Italian and plain sausage) wrapped with bacon. Talk about good.

We also baked Louisiana sweet potatoes and even had cracklins and boudin balls from the famous Benny’s Boudin Market, in Scott, compliments of our relatives in Louisiana. The Pilgrims would have been proud of us.*****If you haven’t visited Danny’s or K-Dan’s lately you will find big changes. They have installed new meat cases that better display their fresh cut meat, not pre-packaged. Also a wide array of their specialty items made fresh in their market. I was impressed also with the newly installed produce cases. Check them out.*****Our prayers are with Don Cole, Jr. that the new year will bring improved health. He was in the hospital before Christmas with a bout of Diverticulitis but came home the day before Christmas Eve. He’s doing good now. He has more immunotherapy scheduled in January. His children and grandchildren are here for a few days so he’s happy. He still needs lots of prayers. He’s such a good guy, from a great family.*****Don’t forget the big G.G. Shinn Bash at the V.F.W. on New Year’s Eve. Jivin Gene, Ken Marvel and many others will be on hand to entertain. Tickets are still available at the V.F. W. Come party.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Da utter day, Agnes Comeaux went to Dr. Amos A. Boudreaux’s office.

Wen da doctor axe her why she came to see him, she say, “Dr. Boudreaux, I’d like to have some dem birth control pills me.”

Da old doctor him, was taken aback. He tink abot dat for a minute and den said, “Excuse me, Ms. Agnes, but you’re 70 years old, wat possible use could you have for birth control pills, hanh?”

Ms. Agnes, her, said, “Well doc, dey sure help me sleep dem.”

Doc him, was really puzzled, “Now Ms. Agnes, tell me how in da world do birth control pills help you go to sleep?”

“It’s like dis, I put dem in my granddaughter’s orange juice and I sure sleep better at night, me.”

C’EST TOUT Another year done gone. I’ve seen many roll around sitting here at this old desk. The sad times have been when we lose another friend and over the past year, we’ve lost way too many. The feel good comes from the readers and their compliments. This is really a hard line of work with a lot of pressure. We need more local business support. There is no better way to reach the local consumer than to advertise right here at home. We cover the area like a blanket.

If you are presently not using us to spread your message and sell your product, give us a try. We have a lot of loyal customers who have been advertising with us for many years and we’ve helped them grow their business. Well, it’s time to sing “Auld Lang Syne” an old Scott tune written by Robert Burns in 1796. It literally means “Old Long Ago” or simply “The Good Old Days.” Have safe and Happy New Year. God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 30, 2015 •

ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORT Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from Dec. 1-23: PERFECT SCORES Smoothie King #1290, 3111 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange - No violations - Score 100 Turning Point Church, 3600 N. Main St., Vidor - No violations - Score - 100 Circle K KIddie Ranch, 16944 Hwy. 62, Orange - No violations - Score 100 Just For Kids Daycare, 480 E. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City No violations, Score - 100 ••• Star Stop #4/Exxon Deli, 1415 16th St., Orange - Store name and address are needed on all bags of ice sold at store; found several expired foods (20142015) from shelves; mold found on Slushi machine; ice scoop found laying on top of ice machine and walk-in cooler needs to be cleaned and organized; mop heads found inside 3-compartment dish sink, needs to be at mop sink; store is currently storing all drinks on the floor inside walk-in cooler. Score - 89 Little Caesar’s Pizza, 2421 16th St., Orange - Employee found with painted/artificial nails; storage shelves and oven needs to be cleaned of old foods; cleaned dishes found with old

foods still on them; walls, floors and outside of all equipment needs to be cleaned of old foods; damaged and broken dishes on shelves need to be removed/replaced; lots of cleaning is required at this location (follow-up inspection required); need to post latest food service permit, certified food manager certificate and current inspection report. Score 92 Subway #7114, 1090 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Chemicals being stored next to cutting equipment; cutting boards on main serving line need to be repaired (deep cuts into boards); several employees were found with improper jewelry on nose/eyes/mouth; employee jacket found on some packaged foods on shelves; floors behind/around equipment need to be cleaned of old dirt and foods; mold found inside ice machine and ice container at drive-thru window; light shield needed above drive-thru window.

Score - 88 Wendy’s #50, 3113 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange - No hot water found at all three hand washing sinks and two restroom sinks. Plumber was called out immediately and arrived during inspection; employees were found using the hand washing sinks without required hot water; air vents throughout are

rusted and need to be repaired, oneness back door has paint chipping off; several support lines in ceiling tiles near three compartment sinks are rusted and need to be repaired. Score 95 Burger King #1110, 605 N. Main St., Vidor - Vents above fryers need to be cleaned of old grease; need to clean all food warmers of old foods; floors throughout need to be cleaned more often; floors in walk-in freer are rusted, need to repair; floors inside walk-in cooler has several soft spots, entire floor needs toe repaired; found several damaged ceiling tiles inside dining room. Score - 98 McDonald’s #7018, 755 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Liquid/shell eggs found being left on counter at room temperature; milk/coffee found expired; equipment/warmers/cold coffee machines and inside of all coolers need to be cleaned of old foods; dishes found sitting inside hand washing sink; found employee drinks and two pizza boxes inside coolers; floors/tops of equipment/storage shelves need to be cleaned of old foods; light shields needed; wall needs to be repaired in back storage room - appears to be coming apart and tape is holding it in place. Score - 85

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Dec. 21-23: Jeremy Brian Domigue and Taylor Layne Cloy Joel James and Loredana Apavaloaie Issac Mark Peevey and Melanie Marie Richard

Larry Joseph Bellow and Michelle Yvette Ledet William Matthew Myers and Hailey Deas Tompkins Joshua O’niell Lemoine and Mallory Lynn Wappler Alex Douglas Loveland and Stephanie Kenna Draves

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Make skin health priority in 2016 e Skin Cancer Foundation Recommends Sun Safety as a Healthy New Year’s ResolutionNew York, NY (December 29, 2015) —— e beginning of a new year means starting fresh, particularly when it comes to health habits. In 2016, e Skin Cancer Foundation urges everyone to make skin health a top priority. Here are four healthy skin guidelines to follow in the new year: 1. Don’t Skimp on Sun Protection Proper sun protection is essential year-round since the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are present every day. Skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease and it is strongly linked to sun exposure —— about 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 86 percent of melanomas are caused by the sun’s UV rays. For that reason, it’s critical to follow a complete sun protection regimen to help prevent skin cancer. e Skin Cancer Foundation recommends incorporating the following sun protection tips into your daily routine: • Seek the shade, especially during the sun’s peak hours, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• Do not burn.

• Cover up with clothing, including a broadbrimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

• Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

• Apply 1 ounce (about the size of a golf ball) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours and after swimming or excessive sweating.

2. Visit the Dermatologist Annually for a Professional Skin Exam While skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, it’s also one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. A yearly full-body skin exam performed by a dermatologist is critical, and can be lifesaving. In fact, the five-year survival rate for patients whose melanomas are detected early is 98 percent, and this survival rate falls to 16 percent once the disease spreads to distant organs.

3. Perform Routine Self-Exams

In addition to having a professional skin check annually, it’s important to examine your skin on a monthly basis to monitor for any new, changing or suspicious lesions. If you notice something new or changing, see a physician immediately. Performed regularly, self-exams should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes. Afraid you’ll forget? Make selfexams a habit by scheduling a recurring reminder in your cell phone.

4. Ditch Tanning ere is no such thing as a safe or healthy tan.

Whether obtained on the beach, in a tanning bed, or through incidental sun exposure, a tan represents skin damage. Tans are the skin’s attempt to repair itself from UV damage from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you have a tan, you have sustained skin cell damage. ese imperfect repairs cause gene defects that can lead to skin cancer as well as skin aging, including wrinkles, leathery skin and age spots. ose tempted to use a tanning bed this winter should think twice —— people who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by an alarming 75 percent. Just one visit is all it takes to increase your skin cancer risk —— a single session increases the risk for the two most common forms of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, by 29 percent and 67 percent, respectively.

For more information, visit the Foundation’s website, , which features more than 600 pages of medically-reviewed content on skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.

POLITICAL STATEMENT

Cagle announces for re-election My name is David Cagle, and I am honored to be serving as the Constable of Precinct 2 in Orange County. I am asking for your vote and support for my re-election. I am married to Kathy (Whitehead) Cagle, and we are residents of Mauriceville.

We have five children and five grandchildren between us. We are active members of First Baptist Church, Mauriceville.

I have been the Constable of Precinct 2 for the past three years. I have punctually served all the civil papers that have come through my office, resulting in thousands of dollars being paid to Orange County. I have diligently performed the duties of bailiff for Judge Dunn as prescribed by law. I have worked closely with the local school district, assisting them with problems when they arise and providing security on the campuses. I have assisted with the Sheriff ’s Office on calls for service when needed, seven days a week and patrolled the neighborhoods deterring crime

Constable David Cagle and in response to citizen complaints.

I have been a “Working Constable” as my day starts by 7 a.m. with the school zones, followed by court room duties and then the serving of papers in the afternoon and late evenings. I have been active and available to the citizens. My cell telephone is connected to my office telephone and has been since I was elected, which makes me

available to the citizens seven days-a-week.

In conjunction with my other duties, I have been active in local civic and charitable organizations such as: The Mauriceville Crawfish Festival, Pinehurst Senior Citizen Labor Day Picnic, Orange County Sheriff ’s Posse Rodeo, Special Angels Rodeo, Orange County Cowboy Church Rodeo, Orange County Canned Food Drive, Mauriceville Youth Football Association, MDA Fundraiser, Orange County Youth Go-Texas Livestock sale and the annual Cops and Kids Picnic, just to name a few. This was all done for the betterment of our community.

In closing, I look forward to continuing to serve the great citizens of Precinct 2 as your Constable. I will continue to be an active Constable that is available, competent and trustworthy. I need your support and I am asking for your vote. Please vote to Re-Elect David Cagle as the Constable of Precinct 2.

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Officers from the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls between Dec. 22-27: Dec. 22 Missing person, 5828 W. Grigsby Rd., Vidor Burglary of building, 7200 N. Hwy. 87, Orange eft, 9176 FM 105, Orange Forgery, 929 N. Burton Rd., Orange Sexual assault/child, 2400 block Joe Ln., Orange Vicious animal, 3730 Montrose, Vidor Unusual circumstances, 4650 Rebel Ln./St. Elizabeth Hospital, Vidor Narcotics incident/possession of controlled substance, S. Farragut at 4th St., Orange Disturbance/hara ssment , 4504 W. Hoo Hoo Rd., Orange Dec. 23 Cruelty to animals, 4045 Oil Patch Rd., Orange Fraud, 720 Joshua Cr., Orange Fraud, 8201 Earsel Rd., Orange Suspicious vehicle/recover

stolen property, 2471 Young Ln., Orange Trespassing, 17493 Fm 105, Orange Disturbance, 5828 W. Grigsby, Vidor Dec. 24 Burglary of habitation, 3360 FM 1131, Vidor Traffic arrest/warrant, 1410 Main St., Orange Death investigation, 5249 Broussard Cr., Orange Disturbance, 3205 Michelle, Vidor Assault, 4280 Labouve St., Pine Forest Fraud, 4478 Old Hwy. 87, Orange Death investigation, 2078 Abes Dr., Orange Dec. 25 Disturbance, 1525 Cheyenne, Vidor Burglary of habitation, 15679 FM 1442, Orange Welfare concern/assault by threat, 830 Courmier St., Vidor Assault, 608 Strickland Dr., Pinehurst

Dec. 26 Burglary of motor vehicle, 1107 Cordwood Cr., Orange Assault, 2627 Angie Ln., Orange Burglary of motor vehicle, 3921 Strong, Bridge City eft, 4125 Oak Dr., Vidor Assault/disorderly conduct, 4729 Randall Rd., Orange Medical call/disturbance, 820 Cherokee, Orange Criminal mischief, 205 Border St., Orange Assault, 6430 Marshall Willey Rd/. Vidor Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 3613 Dronett, Orange Dec. 27 Cruelty to animals, FM 1078, Orange Burglary of motor vehicle, 8183 Glennwood Dr., Orange Missing person, 8240 Quail Trail Rd., Orange Animal bite, 6030 Corrigan Rd., Vidor

BRIDGE CITY POLICE REPORT

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e Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 6 – Dec. 12.

Sunday, Dec. 6 • eft in the 1100 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 20 block of Parkland.

• Disturbance in the 300 block of Lake.

• Suspicious person in the 400 block of David.

Monday, Dec. 7 • Harassment in the 300 block of Quincy.

• Disturbance in the 500 block of North John.

• Alarm in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Burglary in the 100 block of Mann Street.

• Disturbance in the 200 block of Circle Drive.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 • eft in the 1100 block of Bernice.

• Disturbance in the 2500 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of East Darby.

• Burglary in the 100 block of Blueberry.

• Assault in the 900 block of Center.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 • Report of deceased person in the 200 block of Dupuis.

• Welfare check in the 900 block of Norbert.

• Suspicious activity in the 700 block of North John.

• Suspicious person in area of Harvey and Jones.

See BCPD, Page 7A

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Deaths and Memorials

William McDaniel Sr. Orange William McDaniels Sr. age 88 passed away in Port Arthur, Dec. 27. He was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Madison, In. and served in the US Navy from 1944-1948.

William worked under Sheriff Chester Holts as a Deputy at the Orange County Sheriff Department, later retiring from the Nelda C. Stark foundation as a Guard. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge 126, he was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus. He was a HAMM radio operator call letters (K5PUD) and a member of American Legion and VFW. He lived in Orange from 1948 after marrying Ruth Ann (Cruse) McDaniels.

He is survived by three children David McDaniels of Bridge City, Nellie Gant of Port Arthur and William P McDaniels Jr., of Chino, Ca.; two grandchildren and three great grand children.

William chose to donate his body to Science under direction of UT Medical Branch Houston. A memorial service may be held at a later date.

Barry Pruitt Orange Barry Lynn “Batman” Pruitt, age 61 of Orange, passed away S a t u r d ay, Dec. 26, in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p m , Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Dorman Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth LaVergne officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Mr. Pruitt had been a long time resident of Vinton, before moving to Orange. He was born in Edgerly, La., Sept. 21, 1954 and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Barry was employed with Turner Industries as a warehouse foreman and expeditor. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

He also enjoyed watching football, especially his beloved St. Louis Rams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Pruitt and Fern Lee Peters Pruitt, a sister Barbara Barrentine and fatherin-law Henry Farland.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Debbie Pruitt of Orange; daughter, Mailakei LaVergne and her husband Kenneth of Jasper; sons; Colby Pruitt and his wife Tiffany of Vinton and Ashly “Pooh” Pruitt and wife Jessica of Sulphur, La., sisters; Bettye Wilfer of Sulphur, Beverly LeBleu and husband Loree of Lake Charles, Bonnie Broussard and husband Mark of Baytown and Bridgette Johnson and husband David of Carlyss, La.; brother, Billy Pruitt and wife Pam of Big Woods, La. and brother-in-law Jim Barrentine of Sulphur; grandchildren; Levi “Joey” LaVergne, Olivia Faith “Baby Girl” Pruitt, Joshua Bryan Pruitt and Carter “Car T” Kyle Pruitt, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a special cousin, Tammy Joyce of Manhattan Ks. and my brother Bigs.

Martha Benoit Orangefield Martha Sue “Blondie” Smith Benoit, 83, of Orangefield, passed away Dec. 23, in Port Arthur surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Dec. 28, at St. H e l e n Catholic Church in Orangefield.

O ffi c i at i n g was Father Steve Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Emblem, on Sept. 30, 1932, she was the daughter of omas Jefferson Smith and Lucy Dee (Spradlin) Smith.

Martha was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She worked for several years in the cafeteria at Orangefield High School. She

was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield.

“Blondie” loved to go dancing with the love of her life, “Blackie”.

She was a wonderful cook and made the best cakes for the St. Helen’s Bazaar to be auctioned off. She loved plants and her favorites were yellow roses and orange gladiolus. She enjoyed sitting on the back porch and visiting with family and friends and watching the hummingbirds, dragonflies and butterflies.

She loved to talk, laugh and tell stories. One of her favorite things to do was to rock her babies, grandbabies and great grandbabies. She always wanted to know if you wanted something to eat or drink. She would tell you if you looked tired and wanted you to go get some rest.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Ricky Dale Joseph Benoit and Mark Gerard Benoit; granddaughter, Sommer MiChelé Burk; brother, Jack E.E. Smith; brothers-in-law, Curtis Benoit, omas “Tick” Granger, Billy Ray Martin and Ivan “Butch” Croak and sisters-in-law, Iva Dell James, Myrt Benoit and Rosa Mae Benoit.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 wonderful years, Loveless Joseph “Blackie” Benoit of Orangefield; her children, Yvonne Fisher and husband David, of Orangefield, Geralyn Ochsner, of Orangefield, Matt Benoit and wife Jeanne-Beth, of Mauriceville, Teresa Kay Burk and husband Paul, of Orange; daughter-in-law, Barbara Benoit of Waller; special daughter and sister to the Benoit kids, Helen Mott Holmes, of Orange; siblings, Sarah Granger, Mary Lou Martin (twin) and Betty Croak; sister-in-law, Elva Jean Smith; brothers-in-law, C.J. Benoit and A.J. James; grandchildren, DeeAnna Chesson and husband Mike, Kyle Fisher and wife Karen, Jason Ochsner and wife Amy, Heather Ochsner, Amber Ochsner, Ricky Benoit and wife Larissa, Markus Benoit and wife Christine, Jeana DeLaney and husband Jason, Matthew Dale and Cory Benoit, and Shelley Burk Bagley; great-grandchildren, Ariel, Eric, Daniel and Austin Chesson, Morgan and Maggie Mae Fisher, Katelyn and Tanner Steele, Reed Galloway, Tylor Hargarve, Sophia Benoit, Gavin Allen DeLaney, Shalyn Bagley and awaiting the arrival of Elijah Gerard Benoit; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends who love her.

Serving as pallbearers were Matt Benoit, David Fisher, Jason Ochsner, Kyle Fisher, Ricky Benoit, Markus Benoit, Matthew Dale Benoit and Cory Benoit.

JoAnn Hanks Pinehurst JoAnn Taylor Hanks, 79, of Pinehurst, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Jeff Sanders of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church.

Graveside services were held at West Hamilton Cemetery in Patroon.

Born in Hemphill, Sept. 27, 1936, JoAnn was the daughter of Claud Spencer and Verdie Lee (Monroe) Taylor. She was a member of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hanks; son, James Allen Kingrey and grandchildren, Leslie Kingrey, Jamie Kingrey, Christopher Kingrey and Timothy Kingrey.

JoAnn is survived by her son, Hershel Kingrey; step-daughter, Debbie Ellis; grandchildren, Sarah Kingrey, Gary Nelms, Stacy Kingrey, and Joanna Kingrey and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Claude Taylor and wife Lynda Sue and Buford Taylor and sisters, elma Taylor Huff, Lucy Taylor, Patricia Taylor, and Linda Taylor Bergeron.

Joan Trevino Orange Texas Joan Marie Trevino, 82, of Or-

ange passed away Monday, Dec. 21, in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Vi s i t a t i o n will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 pm. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Born in Orange Jan. 6, 1933, she was the daughter of Ellis D. and Delphia M. (Clay) Russell.

She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Orange. From 1974 to 1975 she was a past Matron of Orange Chapter 214 of the Eastern Star, from 1987 to 1988 she was a past Matron of Bridge City Chapter 1038 of the Eastern Star and was a life member and officer of the American Legion in Orange, Post 49.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, John D. Trevino and is survived by her children, Richard Ellis Trevino, Linda (Trevino) Posey and husband omas, and Steve Trevino and wife Nanette. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Billy Kibodeaux, Richard Kibodeaux, Daniel Kibodeaux, Steven Trevino, Candice Trevino, Trevor Trevino, Ray Posey, Randall Posey and Jennifer Posey; 19 great grandchildren; brother, Ellis D. Russell, Jr. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

John Cordova Orange John Gabriel Cordova, 58, of Orange, passed away on Dec. 22, in Beaumont.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Offic i at i ng was Pastor Jimmy Ponton and Pastor Billy Manning.

Burial was to follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.

Born in Orange, on May 17, 1957, he was the son of Gilbert James Cordova and Mary Pauline Busher Cordova. John retired from DuPont Sabine River Works as a Valve Mechanic and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He loved riding motorcycles and was a member of Circuit Riders Motorcycles Ministry and he also enjoyed working with stained glass. He enjoyed his coffee and sharing his faith to introduce many people to the Lord.

He was preceded in death by parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Josie Brown Cordova; sons, Justin Cordova and wife Rachel, Luke Cordova and wife Danielle; daughters, Reshell Roy and Jessica Lee and husband Michael; brother, Mike Cordova and wife Debby; sisters, Patricia Clark and husband Paul, Paulette omas and husband Don and Sandra Courville and husband Wayne and his grandchildren, Jada Lee, Jonah Lee, and Lexi Cordova.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Cordova-Brookey, Kelly Cordova, Brian Clark, Jeff Clark, Logan Lewis, Nathan Courville and Ben Orta.

Wilbur Ouzts Hemphill Wilbur Lamar Ouzts, 86, of Hemphill, passed away Friday, Dec. 25. He was born April 2, 1929, in Gibsland, La., to Mary Ella Mays Ouzts and Wilbur Don Ouzts.

L amar served in the U n i t e d States Army as a Sergeant during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952 and later served in the Air Force. He retired from the Texas Highway Department after 31 years and built his dream home on the banks of Toledo Bend Lake, where he resided over 30 years.

Survivors include his children, Kay Abbott and her husband,

Mike and Donnie Ouzts, all of Orange, Al Ouzts and his wife, Rosemarie, of Little Cypress and Kevin Ouzts and his wife, Cyndi, of Port Neches; grandchildren, Chris Watson of Orange; Stefanie Helms and her husband, Steven, of Lumberton; Bryan Ouzts of Oklahoma; Marcus Ouzts of Little Cypress; Matthew Hettinger of Florida and Dalton and Mason Ouzts, both of Port Neches; great-grandchildren, Savannah and Stanley Hettinger of Florida; and Noah Helms of Lumberton; sister-in-law, Mabel Day and her husband, Terry, of Spring and nieces and nephew, Betty Sue Kettler, Glenda Buttram, Rhonda Villasenor, Mark Day and all their families.

To whom Dad loved being around and catching up on old times, one thing for sure, he will be truly missed by all and by his neighbors who looked forward to his daily golf carting expeditions.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 45 years, Carolyn Ouzts; brothers, Herman, Arlton, and Ed Ouzts and sisters, Bobbie Rhodes and Gladys Harvey.

Graveside service was Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Theresa Brown Vidor eresa Rose May-Brown, 51, of Vidor, passed away ursday, Dec. 24, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Cremation will follow. e family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Born in Falmouth, Ky, she was a daughter of Lee Roy King and Joyce Tunstil. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. eresa was preceded in death by her father, Lee Roy King; mother, Joyce Tunstil and brothers, Jimmy and Glen.

She is survived by her husband, Carlos Brown; children, Steven Dale Iles and his wife, Leslie Johnson, Jessica Lynn Barrow and her husband, Justin Cyle Barrow, Roy Lee Iles, omas Sumner Iles, Anthony Earl Iles and Brandon Kyle Brown; sisters, Dianna and Norma; father-inlaw, Arvin Eugene May and 13 grandchildren.

Howard Nelson Orange Howard P. Nelson, a 31 year resident of Orange, passed away on Dec. 25.

His service was held in the Slade Chapel of the Orange First United Methodist Church. His son-in-law, the Rev. Michael L. Fraley and the Rev. John Warren presided. He was interred in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles, La. Mr. Nelson was predeceased by his parents and his daughter, Lisa Nelson Fraley.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Billie Jo (Nelson) Nelson; sons, Mark H. Nelson and his wife Susan, Erik J. Nelson and his wife Jennifer and son-in-law, the Rev. Michael L. Fraley. e eight cherished grandchildren are: James McKinley, William McKinley, Andrew Nelson, Sam Fraley, Madeleine Nelson, Jillian Nelson, Sylvia Nelson and Lawson Nelson. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Helen Nelson, one nephew and three nieces.

Howard was born on April 12, 1930, in Fort Worth, and was the son of Wyly D. and Frances S. Nelson. His early years were spent in various locations where his father worked as a Sugar Engineer, ending up in the early 1940’s in Lake Charles. He achieved the status of “Eagle Scout” while a member of Troop V at First Methodist Church, Lake Charles.

Howard graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1947, from McNeese Jr. College in

1949 and he received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from L.S.U. in 1952. At L.S.U. he was a “Distinguished Military Student” receiving a Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During the Korean War, he served in France, being promoted to 1st Lieutenant while serving as Company Commander of the 478th Engineer Dump Truck Company.

After he and his wife returned to Lake Charles, he worked as a Chemical Engineer for P.P.G. and in the position of both Safety and Training Directors. Some 12 years later, he and his brother-inlaw, Jack Nelson, founded Nelson Dodge, an automobile and heavy truck dealership. In his later years, he worked as sales manager for the B.B.B of Southeast Texas. During this period, he became a Mediator with the Dispute Resolution Center of Jefferson County. Mr. Nelson was always active in the Methodist Church. As a young man, he was chosen to represent the Methodist men of First United Methodist Church, Lake Charles, to the National Conference at Purdue University. He served on the Lay Advisory Board of Perkins School of eology at S.M.U. in the 70’s. At University U.M.C. in Lake Charles, he served as an Administrative Board Chairman, Finance Committee Chair and as Pastor-Parish Relations Chair. At Orange First United Methodist Church, he served as the head of one of the Usher Teams and as President of the Men’s Bible Class, which he dearly loved and never missed.

Professional and recreational affiliations included American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Society of Training Directors, American Institute of Safety Engineers, National Safety Council, Greater L.C Rotary Club, Ducks Unlimited, AARP, and the L.S.U. Alumni Association.

He dearly loved his family, his church, duck hunting, playing bridge, dancing and listening to big band music.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Orange.

Don Cassell Vidor Don Burron Cassell, 73, died Friday, Dec. 25, at his residence.

He was a native of Shelbyville and a longtime resident of Vidor.

Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a Mason and also a member of Local 450. Don loved going to the beach but he especially loved spending quality time with his children and grandchildren.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Memorial Funeral Home, with entombment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

He is survived by his son, Glen Robinson and wife Stormy of Vidor, three daughters, Cheri Courts and husband Bubba of Vidor, Venus Nichols and husband Shorty of Orange and Shelia Suire of Bridge City, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Dub Cassell and wife Bobbie and Wayne Cassell and wife June and one sister, Peggy Turner and husband Vernon.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Elizabeth Cassell and his parents, William Charles Cassell and Jimmalee Webb.

Carol Martinez Orange Carol Jean Martinez, 80, lifelong resident of Orange, passed away on Dec. 24, at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. David Millner of Calvary Baptist in West Orange.

Graveside services were held at noon at Dutch Cove Cemetery in Moss Lake, La. Born in Palestine, on May 8, 1935, Carol was the daughter of Homer Cecil White and Audrey

Virginia Johnson, of Arlington.

She was a member of the Orange Garden Club and the recipient of the Little Cypress PTA Lifetime Membership Award. She was a dedicated volunteer of the American Red Cross in Orange, for over 30 years. She not only taught water safety but was an integral part of the local emergency response team.

She worked for 25 years as a Nurse at Orange Memorial Hospital. She was an active fund raiser for the American Cancer Society for many years and she was a troop leader for a Cub Scout group. Throughout her life, she attended First Baptist Church of Orange for over 40 years, raising seven children there. She taught many hours of Sunday school and Vacation Bible School.

She was an avid supporter of Orange Community Players and the local arts. She also taught Slimnastics at the Thomen Community Center. She loved her family, animals, and nature, and had many genuine friends.

Her favorite childhood memories were of summers spent at Moss Lake with family, especially all of her cousins. On occasion, she planned a Martinez family trip to Hodges Gardens in Louisiana. As an adult she enjoyed trips such as snorkeling in Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, and seeing shows in Las Vegas and Branson.

Her family considered her to be spiritually inspiring. She enchanted people with her smile which was very contagious and had a way of lighting up a room.

To her family she will always be the brightest star in Heaven.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Dewey Jean Martinez, of Orange; children, Deborah Avant and Pamela Jaus, of Arlington, Elizabeth Ford, of Pasadena, Christopher Martinez and Mark Martinez, of Orange, Neal Martinez, of Houston and Susan Martinez, of Lincoln Park, Mi; grandchildren, Nathan Ross, Andrew Ross, Piper Wilson, Hunter Avant, Brian Hall, Kristen Hall, Michelle Martinez, Jared Martinez, Audrey Martinez, Olivia Martinez, Mark Martinez, Matt Martinez, Jarred Martinez and Bradley Washington; three great-grandchildren; brother, Scott White, of Smithville.

Serving as pallbearers were Todd Martinez, Mark Martinez, Neal Martinez, Jarred Martinez, Nathan Ross, Andrew Ross, Hunter Avant and Brian Hall.

Brad Morphew Orange Brad Morphew, 85, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, in Beaumont. Funeral services were held S a t u r d a y, Dec. 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating was Deacon M e l v i n Payne, of St. M a r y Catholic Church in Orange.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Orange, on No. 13, 1930, he was the son of Orville Morphew and Marie Morphew Burch. Brad was a loyal West Orange-Stark fan. He enjoyed collecting antique cars and restoring antique furniture with his wife.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Latiolais Morphew; parents and siblings, Donnie Ray Burch and Arlene Jerdee.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Kenneth Slaughter of San Antonio; son and daughter-in-law, Thad Ray and Regina Morphew; son and daughter-in-law, Britt and Jodi Morphew; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Michael Guillot and son and daughter-in-law, Monte and Kelly Morphew, all of Orange.

Brad is also survived by his grandchildren, Oleatha, Tyson, Chad, Kendall, Lexi, Allison, Samantha, Kailey, Mackenzie, Elizabeth and Madeline; along with 11 great-grandchildren and sister, Rose Ayo. The family would like to give a special thank you to his home health care nurse, Janell.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 30, 2015 •

PINEHURST POLICE REPORT e Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 6 – Dec. 12, 2015.

Sunday, Dec. 6 • Burglary in the 3200 block of

Lancelot.

• Assist other agency in the 800 in the Memphis.

• Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

Officials seek man who escaped prison

An Orange man who was being held in the Bland Greer Law Enforcement Center in Hemphill escaped Sunday evening. Kenneth Morris, 24, was being held in connection with several burglaries and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Recent maintenance on a ventilation cover at the facility was not completed properly and as a result of the wrong bolt being used on the vent cover, the inmate was able to escape with the help of other inmates by removing the bolt.

Anyone with information regarding Morris’ whereabouts is asked to contact the Sabine County Sheriff ’s Office at 409787-2266.

Kenneth Morris

• Disturbance in the 200 block of Strickland.

Monday, Dec. 7 • Suspicious person in undisclosed block of Strickland Drive.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 • Alarm in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive. ursday, Dec. 10 • Assist other agency in the 700 block of Albany.

• Alarm in the 1900 block of Strickland.

• Disturbance in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue.

Friday, Dec. 11 • Suspicious person in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Assist other agency in the 2300 block of MacArthur Drive.

Saturday, Dec. 12 • Suspicious activity in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Assist other agency in undisclosed block of Tanglewood.

• Animal call in the 1000 block of 28th Street.

• Assist other agency in the 2400 block of Collins.

• Assist other agency in the 800 block of Newton.

• Informational report in the 3600 block of Martin.

Deaths and Memorials

Harriette Walters Huntsville, Texas Harriette R. Walters, 92, of Huntsville and lifetime resident of Orange, passed away on Dec. 28, in Huntsville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, ursday, Dec. 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Reagan Cooksey, of Northside Baptist Church in Huntsville. A graveside service will immediately follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna.

Born in Orange, on Aug. 8, 1923 she enjoyed 92 years of life.

She was the daughter of

Clarence T e a g l e Rogers and Florence B a x t e r Rogers. Harriette loved her family and friends and was always happy to get together and play cards.

She was truly one of a kind and will be missed greatly.

Harriette was preceded in death by her husband, A. Britt Walters.

She is survived by her two children, son, Roger Walters and

wife Martha Lynn and daughter, Martha “Marti” Walters Boyle and husband Larry, all of Huntsville; grandchildren, Patrick Boyle and wife Jill, of Roundrock, Brittany Boyle Kolkhorst and husband Todd, of Austin, Britt Walters and girlfriend Ashley Rolland, of Huntsville, Jason Boyle and wife Krystal, of Las Cruces, NM and Clint Walters and wife Amanda, of Huntsville; step-grandchildren, Lisa Boyle Powers, of Atlanta, Ga and Dana Boyle, of Savannah, Ga; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Cecile Gordon, of Beaumont;and niece, Kyle Coker, of Roundrock.

Serving as pallbearers will be Patrick Boyle, Jason Boyle, Todd Kolkhorst, Britt Walters, Clint Walters, and Colt Christian.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Northside Baptist Church at 1207 FM 980, Huntsville, TX 7732.

Taste of Southeast Texas

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Recipe for a Happy New Year NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record is week’s KEEPER recipe was sent to me by my son, Dwight Stewart. e ingredients are free and forever available. If prepared as directed, it should be used all of 2016 and each year thereafter.

Take twelve whole months.

Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness, hate, and jealousy.

Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.

Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty or thirty-one different parts, but don’t make up the whole batch at once.

Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.

Mix well into each day one part of faith, one part of patience, one part of courage, and one part of work.

Add to each day one part of hope, faithfulness, generosity, and

kindness.

Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation, and one good deed.

Season the whole with a dash of good spirits, a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play, and a cupful of good humor.

Pour all of this into a vessel of love.

Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,

garnish with a smile, and serve with quietness, unselfishness, and cheerfulness.

You’re bound to have a happy new year.

Cabbage

add to pot. Add cream and butter and cook, stirring to mix, until the butter is melted, about five minutes. Season with salt and cayenne. Add parsley and stir to mix.

Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and breadcrumbs.

Bake until bubbly and hot, 20 to 30 minutes.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Nancy McWhorter

Ham, Black-Eyed Peas, Cabbage Black-eyed peas bring good luck in the coming year. e cabbage, or any other greens for that matter, ensures prosperity, and the ham (or any cut of pork) symbolized health. is menu is very much a southern tradition.

Black-eyed peas (botanically they are really beans) have long been associated with AfricanAmerican and southern cuisine.

In the Low-Country of Georgia and South Carolina, black-eyed peas (sometimes field peas are substituted) served on New Year's Day is called Hoppin' John. e peas are usually cooked with bacon, ham or salted meat, and sometimes a handful of collards is thrown in the pot for good measure. e peas are said to resemble coins. e first written recipe for Hoppin John appeared in "e Carolina Housewife" in 1847.

Most food historians generally agree that Hoppin John is an American dish with Af r ic an/French/C ar ibb e an roots. ere are many tales or legends that explain how Hoppin' John got its name: • It was the custom for children to gather in the dining room as the dish was brought forth and hop around the table before sitting down to eat.

• A man named John came "ahoppin" when his wife took the dish from the stove.

• An obscure South Carolina custom was inviting a guest to eat by saying, "Hop in, John."

• e dish goes back at least as far as 1841, when, according to tradition, it was hawked in the streets of Charleston, S.C., by a lame man who was known as Hoppin' John.

Greens such as cabbage and collards, or other sturdy greens, symbolizes greenbacks (money).

Regarding the pork, one source explains that pigs were considered symbolic of both health and wealth, because families could eat for the entire winter on the fatty meat one pig produced. Having pork could mean the difference between life and death in a long, cold winter.

Black-eyed Pea Jambalaya Makes 10 to 12 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 pound cubed ham 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas with jalapenos 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth Salt and cayenne to taste 8 cups cooked rice 1/4 cup chopped green onions Heat oil in large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add sausage, ham, onions and bell peppers.

Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are golden, about 8 minutes.

Add the peas and beef broth and reduce the heat to mediumlow. Season with salt and cayenne. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

Add the rice, a little at a time, and gently stir to mix. e mixture should be moist but not soggy. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the green onions and serve warm.

Makes about 8 servings 1 large cabbage head, cored and chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 4 slices white bread, toasted, soaked in a little milk, and then squeezed dry 1/2 pint heavy cream 1 stick butter Salt and cayenne to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 pound mild Cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup dried fine breadcrumbs Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Boil cabbage in water until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic.

Cook, stirring, until soft and lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

Add cabbage and reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until very tender, about 10 minutes.

Tear bread slices into bits and

Baked Ham Makes 10 to 12 servings 1 bone-in ham, 8 to 10 pounds 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 3 teaspoons dry mustard 1 cup cooking sherry, cola or pineapple juice Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Trim off excess fat. Score ham's surface into diamondshaped pattern. Combine sugar and dry mustard and stir to blend, and then rub the mixture over ham. Wrap ham loosely in foil and pour in whatever liquid you choose. Close the foil and bake for 20 minutes per pound.

Remove from oven and unwrap the ham. Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing to serve.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Orange County Happenings Area Wide Community Events Schedules To List Your Organization’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com or call 409.886.7183

Donations being sought for TPSA sponsors

Annual Mardi Gras parade scheduled

City of Orange announces holiday schedules

Orange County Christmas bird count to be held

Bridge City Independent School District will host the TPSA High School Law Enforcement & Firefighting Association East Region competition Jan. 15-16.

Goody bags are being put together for the 12 sponsors that will be attending. Coupons, gift certificates, promotional items, etc. would be most helpful. The goal is to persuade these folks to eat, shop, enjoy and spend locally as well as to make them feel welcome. Deadline to turn items to go in goody bags is Jan. 11.

If you have anything you would like to donate, please call the chamber office at 735-5671 to make arrangements for drop-off or pickup.

For more information on TPSA, visit http:// www.txpublicservice.com. For questions or moreinformation, please call BJ at 735-5671.

The 13th annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewe’s GrandeParade will be Jan. 30, at 5:30 pm in downtown Orange. Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys will provide entertainment following the parade at the Riverfront Pavilion.

Food and beverage vendors will be at the event. No dogs, pets or coolers are allowed during the event.

Parade applications are available at the chamber office, 1012 Green Ave., Orange. For additional information, please call 883-3536.

The City of Orange has announced their holiday schedule and closures. They are as follows: New Year: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Jan. 4.

The annual Christmas Bird Count in Orange Count will be conducted on Jan. 1. This count includes much of Orange County between Orange and the Neches River including Bessie Heights and the Old River Unit. Participants will meet at the Country Store gas station at the intersection of FM 1442 and FM 105 in Orangefield at 7:00 a.m.. Those interested in participating should contact Gary Kelley at garymke@sbcglobal.net for more information.

G.G. Shinn headlines New Year’s Eve dance

The VFW, Post 2775, N. Hwy. 87, Orange will hold a new year’s eve dance featuring buy popular request, G.G. Shinn and Parker James. Also performing will be Ken Marvel’s Swamp Pop Band featuring the legendary Jivin’ Gene. Master of Ceremonies and D.J. will be Dana Melancon.

Tickets are $30 and that will include party favors, hats, tiaras and all the bells and whistles.

BYOB, beer and set ups sold by the VFW. No ice chests will be allowed.

Tickets can be purchased at the VFW hall after 3 pm daily or by emailing sandraandgg@ gmail.com.

For more information, contact the VFW at 8869738 or visiting Facebook.com/ggshinn.

American Legion to sell fish dinners

The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange will hold a fried fish plate fund raiser from 11 am-1 pm., Thursday, Jan. 7. Plates are $8 and 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, Jan. 6 and before 9 am Thursday, Jan. 7 for orders and deliveries.

Orange to celebrate State Champ Mustangs

The City of Orange is hosting the WOS Mustang “State Championship” celebration parade scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Orange Riverfront Pavilion located in downtown Orange, at 601 Division Ave. The event will begin at 1 pm with the parade scheduled to follow at 2 pm in downtown Orange. Registration forms, which include rules and restrictions for parade entries will be available at the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) by calling 409-883-1011 and at the Orange Chamber of Commerce (409-883-3536).

More information will be available after the Christmas Holiday.

Immediately following the parade, Mustang coaches and platers will be acknowledged by representatives from local cities and the county.

Also, there will be performances by the Mustang band, drill team and cheerleaders. Food and drink vendors will be on site to sell sandwiches, pizza and beverages, but no alcohol will be allowed.

Please no pets, no dogs and no coolers will be allowed at the event. Please contact the Orange CVB for additional information.

American Legion to host New Year party

The American Post Legion 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will have a new year party with karaoke provided by Texas Star. Admission is free and there will be food. No BYOB as a cash bar will be provided.

OC livestock clinic opened to all counties

Attention all livestock exhibitors, County Extension Agents, Ag Teachers, volunteers and leaders, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County and Orange County Livestock Show Association will be holding a two day livestock clinic open to all counties for youth and adults.

The two day clinic will increase youth and adult knowledge and abilities in grooming, caring, feeding and showing, beef cattle, chickens, rabbits, goats, lambs and swine. Please, do not bring your animals.

The clinic will be held Friday, Jan. 29, 6-8 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange, with dinner provided and Saturday Jan. 30, at the Orange County Livestock Barn, Arnell Road in Mauriceville.

Youth registration is 8-9 am, with clinic beginning at 9 am. Adult registration will be 8-8:30 am with clinic beginning at 8:30 am. Youth registration fee is $10 and adults are $20. No charge for children under 7 years of age. Early Bird registration deadline for youth is Jan. 15. All youth who register early will receive a free t-shirt.

Call or stop by the Orange County Extension office to register, 882-7010.

WOCCISD to observe staff/student holiday

West Orange – Cove CISD will observe the holiday break until Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Monday, Jan. 4, is a staff development day for all staff and a holiday for students. Classes will resume for students on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

Students will not be required to make up the additional Dec. 18 holiday day. Staff members will make up the day on a date to be determined.

BC Chamber sets date for Taste of the Bayou

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Taste of the Bayou Annual Banquet on Monday, Jan. 11, at 6 pm, at the Bridge City Elementary School. The family friendly event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 per person and a sponsored table for eight at $160.

There will be food available from Tico’s Cuban Cafe, Judice’s Cajun Cafe, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Texas Roadhouse, Circle Dr. Baptist Church and Hush Puppy Express. Music will be provided by the Gulf Coast Playboys.

There will be a photo booth and a sports memorabilia silent auction by Don Bonin as well as a special appearance from Boudreaux Dagator.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact The chamber at 735-5671, or email, bcchamber@sbcglobal.net, or by stopping by the office at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd. Starks VFW to host New Year Dance

The Starks, La. VFW will host a new year dance Thursday, Dec. 31, from 9 pm- 1 am, with Redbone Cookin’ and special guest Joe Harmon and members from The Harmonics providing music. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information contact DD Entertainment at 337304-7933.

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Fraternal Order of Eagles schedule of events

Dec. 31, the New Year’s Eve Dance with Creole Cookin’, will be held from 8pm-midnight. Cover is $10 per chair, or $60 per table. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring your own party snacks. Reserve your chair or table early.

For more information, or questions about any of these events, call 886-7381. The lodge is located at 803 N. 28th St., Orange.

City of Pinehurst garbage pickup changes

The City of Pinehurst will continue residential garbage pickups twice a week until Jan. 5. Afterwards, Republic Services will be furnishing a 96 gallon polycart for garbage services.

The polycarts will be delivered to residences beginning on Dec. 14. This service will be a one day per week service, with pickup on Tuesday, starting Jan. 5. Garbage should be out by 7 am.

Heavy trash and bulk items, including white goods, will be collected from residences at curbside on Tuesday, starting Jan. 5, with a limit of two per household. Heavy trash/bulk consists of domestic waste generated from a typical household, such as appliances and furniture that precludes the resident from placing it in the contain-

er.

Fraternal Order of Eagles schedule of events

Dec. 31, the New Year’s Eve Dance with Creole Cookin’, will be held from 8 pm-midnight. Cover is $10 per chair, or $60 per table. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring your own party snacks. Reserve your chair or table early.

For more information, or questions about any of these events, call 886-7381. The lodge is located at 803 N. 28th St., Orange.

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance

The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host a dance featuring Cadillacs, Sunday, Dec. 27, from 5-9 pm.

Tickets are $8 per person and beer wine and setups are available. Singles and married welcome.

This is non-smoking in this facility. For more information, call 409-727-0013.

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is offering free meals each Wednesday at 5:00 pm. For more information contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 30, 2015 •

Taste of Southeast Texas Mild Chili and Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record IWhen it’s cold, I love soups and savory meals. I’m not sure what it is about soups and chili on a cold day, but it just seems to warm the heart as well as the body.

I love chili, but like most people, I don’t like it very spicy. I make a simple and very fast chili.

It’s done in just a few short minutes and can be cooked for as long as you want it to simmer.

And of course, you can make it as spicy or mild as you would like to.

Mild Chili 2 pounds hamburger/turkey meat 2 small cans tomato sauce 2-3 Tablespoons minced garlic medium onion 2 cans Bush’s pinto beans (regular flavor) 2 envelopes McCormick’s mild chili seasoning In large cast iron Dutch oven, brown meat. After about 10 minutes, add onions, garlic, 1 can tomato sauce and chili seasoning.

Stir until meat is browned completely and onions are clear. Add beans and remaining tomato sauce. Simmer until done and serve immediately.

One of my favorite soups to make is broccoli cheese. is recipe is an easy crock pot soup.

Crock pots are one of my favorite inventions. ey make it so easy to put all your ingredients in and walk away to do all your chores and errands. is one is really quick and easy to prepare.

Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped 2 Tablespoons butter 1 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup (I prefer cream of mushroom) 1 1/2 cup half and half 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed

BCPD ursday, Dec. 10 • Alarm in the 1400 block of Turner.

• Suspicious activity in the 200 block of Dupuis.

• Suspicious activity in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious person in the 100 block of Texas Avenue.

Friday, Dec. 11 • Suspicious person in the 100 block of Tenney.

1 10 oz. package frozen broccoli Saute’ onion and pepper in butter. Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on low 3-4 hours. Do not add salt.

I hope you enjoy these recipes and you add them to your favorites, like I have mine.

Bon appétit!

Continued from Page 5A • Forgery in the 800 block of La Pointe.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Shadowdale.

• eft in the 100 block of Patillo Road.

Saturday, Dec. 12 • Suspicious person in the 1600 block of Texas Avenue.

• Animal call in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 100 block

of West Darby.

• Disturbance in the 1000 block of West Roundbunch.

• Suspicious person in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Gary.

• Disturbance in the 600 block of Henry.

• Welfare check in the 2300 block of Granger.

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Travelers advised to monitor weather closely during holiday e Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to monitor weather forecasts and take necessary precautions due to the threat of severe or winter weather in various parts of the state. Travelers are advised to monitor weather conditions along their route before travelling, and avoid unnecessary travel if possible in affected areas.

Texans are encouraged to follow these safety tips in the event of severe weather or flooding: • When severe storms threaten, the safest place to be is indoors. See for additional safety tips.

• Avoid areas already flooded and avoid any fast-flowing water.

• Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains or other areas – never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection. (Please note it is against the law to go around barriers.)

• Dangerous waters can seem deceptively calm, and if you encounter flooding, move to higher ground.

• Keep in mind that flood dangers are even harder to recognize at night.

• Stay informed by monitoring weather radios and news broadcasts for updated information on current and anticipated severe weather in your area.

For additional safety tips related to flooding, see www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/ reatAwareness/flashFloodAwareness.htm.

DPS offers the following tips for staying safe during winter weather: • Avoid traveling when sleet, freezing rain or snow is predicted, and monitor road conditions by visiting www.drivetexas.org.

• Monitor local weather broadcasts and follow up-tothe-minute weather conditions, at http://www.weather.gov/.

• Purchase an all-hazards weather radio for up-to-date

warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information.

• Sign up for your local emergency notification system.

• On icy roads, drive slowly and increase distance required for stopping, and avoid using cruise control. Remember that ice often forms first on overpasses.

• Watch for downed trees and power lines across roads. If power is out, treat all intersections as four-way stops.

• Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained before any trip.

• Keep your gas tank full.

Winterize your vehicle by checking the battery, windshield wipers (including appropriate freeze resistant-fluid), tire pressure, tire tread, fluid levels, and lu-

bricate door and trunk locks to prevent freezing. In addition, here is a list of emergency supplies drivers can keep in their vehicle: • Blankets/sleeping bags, extra clothing, gloves and a hat.

• Cell phone, radio, flashlight and extra batteries.

• First-aid kit and pocket knife.

• High calorie, non-perishable food and bottled water.

• Bag of sand or cat litter to provide traction for tires.

• Windshield scraper, tool kit, booster cables, tow rope and a shovel.

Visit www.txdps.state.tx.us/ dem/reatAwareness/winterstorm.htm for additional information and tips regarding winter weather preparedness.

Happy 61st Wedding Anniversary

Dec. 31, Phyl and Roy Dunn - The Record Staff

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ALL-ORANGE COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM Mark Dunn

For The Record

The Record Newspapers are proud to announce the 2015 All-Orange County Football Team. The team combines players selected from all Orange County’s football teams and is likely the best collection of football players in Texas.

The team includes football players from three Orange County playoff teams and is highlighted by state champions the West Orange Stark Mustangs.

The state championship game was a return trip for the WOS Mustangs who finished runner-up in the 2014. They ‘finished it’ this season with a 22-3 victory over Celina to win the 2015 Class 4A Division 2 state football championship.

Mustang quarterback Jack Dallas was named Offensive MVP of the state championship game. His defensive counterpart, WOS linebacker Steven Tims, was named state championship Defensive MVP. Dallas leads the 2015 All-Orange County Football team as Most Valuable Player. The West Orange Stark junior quarterback finished the season with 209 completions for 3113 yards. Dallas scored two touchdowns in the state championship game while the famed Mustang Chain Gang defense

Jack Dallas - WOS Mustangs The Record’s All-Orange County H Most Valuable Player

Thomas Wallace - WOS Mustangs The Record’s All-Orange County H MVP - Offense

Mandel Turner-King - WOS Mustangs The Record’s All-Orange County H MVP - Defense

Demorris Thibodeaux - WOS Mustangs The Record’s All-Orange County H Newcomer of the Year

held Celina to just a first quarter field goal.

A key member of that famed defense is named 2015 All Orange County Defensive MVP Mandel Turner-King.

All-Orange County Offensive MVP goes to WOS Mustang receiver Thomas Wallace.

Wallace had 54 receptions for 984 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2015. The Jack Dallas and Thomas Wallace combination knocked Cuero out of the playoffs in the state semi final game with Wallace scoring four touchdowns on five receptions for 204 yards in the 41-28 victory that propelled WOS to the state championship.

All-Orange County ‘Newcomer of the Year’ also goes to a WOS Mustang, sophomore wide receiver and defensive back Demorris Thibodeaux.

It will be no surprise that WOS head football coach Cornel Thompson has been named the 2015 All-Orange County ‘Coach of the Year.’ Thompson led the Mustangs to 15 wins, a district championship and a second consecutive state finals appearance in 2015. West Orange-Stark outscored their district opponents 169-3 before rolling off postseason victories over Scarborough, Wharton, Caldwell, Bellville, Cuero and Celina in the state finals.

Filling out the 2015 All-Or-

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The Record’s All-Orange County First Team Quarterback Matthew Watkins - Orangefield Bobcats

ange County Football Team are superlative performers from two other local post season teams. The Bridge City Cardinals posted a 7-4 season in the debut of new head football coach Dewayne DuBois. The Orangefield Bobcats finished the season 6-6 under third year head coach Josh Smalley. Also included are standout players from the Little Cypress Mauriceville Bears under head coach Randy Crouch.

The Record’s 2015 All-Orange County Football Team

The Record’s All-Orange County First Team Offense Casey Draper - Bridge City Cardinals

The Record’s All-Orange County First Team Defense Derrick Dearing - Bridge City Cardinals

• Kicker: Tyler Brown, LCM • Kick Returner: Hunter Denton, Bridge City • Punter: Brogan Brown, Bridge City SECOND TEAM DEFENSE • Linebackers: Kade Wheat, Bridge City; Keegan Johnson, Bridge City; Triston McGee, Orangefield

• Defensive Line: Mason Gonzales, Orangefield; Kade Bland, LCM; Drake Trawhon, LCM; Kane Booth, Bridge City; Nick Menard, Bridge City • Defensive Backs: Zack Honeycut, Bridge City; Payton Choate, LCM; Trey Guillory, LCM; Byron Trahan, Bridge City • Punt Returner: Colt Poole, Bridge City

• Most Valuable Player: Jack Dallas, WOS • Offensive MVP: Thomas Wallace, WOS • Defensive MVP: Mandel Turner-King, WOS • Newcomer of the Year: Demorris Thibodeaux, WOS • Coach of the Year: Cornel Thompson, WOS FIRST TEAM OFFENSE • Quarterback: Matthew Watkins, Orangefield • Runninbacks: Jeremiah Shaw, WOS; Cayce Draper, Bridge City; Sam King, LCM • Wide Receivers: KJ Miller, WOS; Aric Cormier, WOS; Payton Robertson, WOS • Tight End: Cale Puckett, Orangefield •Offensive Line: Stuart Viator, LCM; Jake Bradley, Orangefield; Morris Joseph, WOS; Tristen Scott, WOS • Center: Ryan Ragsdale,WOS • Kicker: Matthew Rainey, Orangefield • Kick Returner: KJ Miller, WOS • Punter: Tyler Brown, LCM FIRST TEAM DEFENSE • Linebackers: Derick Dearing, Bridge City; Bay Quebodeaux, LCM; Steve Tims, WOS; Austin Moore, Orangefield • Defensive Line: David Souredellia, Bridge City, Brandon Bray, Orangefield; Jalen Powdrill, WOS; Te’ron Brown, WOS • Defensive backs: : Malick Phillips, WOS; Jarron Morris, WOS; Chris Winters, LCM; Zack Dischler, Orangefield • Punt Returner: Peyton Choate, LCM SECOND TEAM OFFENSE • Quarterback: Camden Dubois, Bridge City • Runningbacks: Colt Poole, Bridge City; J’Lon Douglas, LCM; Quinton Chargois, WOS • Wide Receivers: Dominque Tezeno, WOS; Rufus Joseph, WOS; Malick Phillips, WOS • Tight Ends: Mitchell Lee, LCM, Austin Fitts, Bridge City • Offensive Line: Joseph Adams, Bridge City; Jim Jones, LCM; Tyler Doyle, LCM; Ledarian Carter, WOS; Te’ron Brown, WOS

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Great guy deserving of a great day of fishing FISHING REPORT DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien has helped lead Houston to a playoff berth for the 2015 season.

Houston Texans have come long way in ’15 KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

e Houston Texans looked anything like a possible playoffbound team during the first two months of the season when they started off at 2-5, which included two games where they trailed by more than 40 points before halftime.

To say “they’ve come a long way baby” would almost be an understatement as the Texans enter the final week of the 2015 National Football League season in first place in the AFC South Division with an 8-7 record and optimistically look forward to qualifying for the playoffs for the first time under Head Coach Bill O’Brien. ey could have used the assistance of a Cincinnati victory over Denver Monday night or a Tennessee upset over Indianapolis on Sunday or, better yet, just

beat Jacksonville Sunday at NRG Stadium to claim the division championship that will guara n t e e Houston a home playoff game Jan. 9 or Jan. 10. e outcome of the final Monday Night Football game between Cincinnati and Denver was important to the Texans because of the obscure “strength of schedule” tie-breaker that would separate them from Indianapolis, even if both teams finish 8-8, according to Monday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle.

“We have to play to win,” O’Brien told the Associated Press after Sunday’s 34-6 victory over Tennessee. “I think the bottom line is we need to win. I don’t think we can look at any

Texans quarterback Brandon Weeden

scenario—this scenario, that scenario—I believe that we just need to play to win.”

Inside linebacker Brian Cushing believes the Texans have taken on the personality of O’Brien—tough, focused, resilient and confident.

Cornerback Johnathan Joseph referred to O’Brien as a “great coach” that players want to follow. e Texans have blazed a trail of difficulty to get to where they are today, going through four quarterbacks—all of whom have posted at least one Houston victory—losing their star running back and still remaining focused enough to contend for a playoff spot.

Last week the Texans obtained a fifth quarterback—B.J Daniels—from the Seattle Seahawks to back up Weeden while waiting for Brian Hoyer to be cleared from his concussion protocol from an independent neu-

See Korner, Page 4B

“is isn’t what I wanted to do,” snapped Wayne Hollier while glaring at me with an incredulous look on his face. At that moment he was huffing, puffing and struggling to get even one leg into the stocking waders. Having seen him only twice in the past thirty years, I had taken no chances and thrown a pair of large and x-large waders in the rod locker. It proved to be a good decision as even the largest pair provided a marginal fit at best.

While he is now, by his own admission, approximately twice as large as he was back when he was lighting up running backs, little else about him has changed to this day. If he likes you he will always like you and if he doesn’t there is nothing you can do to change his mind!

Even if you know him extremely well, you are still never quite sure of your status unless push comes to shove as there is nothing the man will not do for his friends. When he begrudgingly agreed to drive down with his wife, Dawn, to spend Christmas with her sister, he decided a day of fishing with an old friend may possibly salvage the week.

His last minute phone call surprised me and I was thankful that I did have an open day. Not surprisingly, it wasn’t the day he wanted, but any day would have been the wrong day. I should have taken a chance and let him pick a day before telling him what was open, but I thought that he may have possibly mellowed over the years. “ese aren’t real waders anyway,” he barked. “Waders have rubber boots on the bottom…… .you can’t walk around in the mud and shell with nothing but these things on.”His nephew, Jason, and I did our best to humor him while helping him

slip on a pair of wading boots over his stocking feet. “ Well that makes a little m o r e sense, but we are doing more dressing than fishing,” he mumbled while attempting to stand up for the first time since climbing in the boat.

After snapping a wading belt around his waist and draping the small tackle box over his shoulder he served up the inevitable question, “How do you pee with all of this gear on? I bet y’all don’t get in a big hurry to help me with that little problem!” It was the only time he laughed all morning.

“I fish with him all the time on Lake Fork,” said Jason as he and I exited the boat, “and it is the same thing all the time. We never have to worry about another fisherman getting close to us when we are sitting on a good spot. You should have been with us this morning when he opened the bag and found out the lady gave us kolaches instead of cinnamon twists……ho, ho, ho Merry Christmas!’

“We better catch a big trout after all of this,” he shouted while launching his lure well past mine. It was obvious that he has not only spent a lot of time eating, but fishing as well. “I hope this wading stuff never catches on up at the lake. ey’d be walking all over our spawning fish.”

Mercifully, Jason quickly caught two slot reds and a pair of solid trout, which still did little to stem the incessant bitching. “I am not walking all the way over there to find out what he’s using,” announced Wayne. “Did you give him the only lure that will catch a fish?”

Lady luck was in my corner and only moments later a huge trout just crushed my congenial

guest’s lure before going airborne. He was obviously pleased throughout the extended tug of war, but that did not preclude cursing the fish for running right at him at the last minute. e trout and the treble hooks narrowly missed his waders and I eventually lipped a beautiful seven pound fish for him with my Boga Grips.

Jason quickly snapped a few pictures with his phone and we released the trout to fight another day. “Well, what’s left,” boasted Wayne. “You and Jason ain’t never gonna catch a trout that big and these rubber pants are cutting off the feeling in my toes.” End of trip.

While finishing off the remaining stale kolaches and watching me half shell the redfish for Dawn, he announced for all to hear, “I am not paying you a guide fee for this….I am not even giving you any gas money.

If you want to get even you have to drive up and fish with us.”

For Wayne that was his way of saying, “anks, Dickie………I had a great time and I hope that you will come up and let Dawn and I repay your hospitality.” For any of you that might consider me to be a tad naive for choosing to interpret his statement that way, consider what Jason privately passed along while they were packing up to leave.

“Don’t ever tell him that I told you this, but he and Aunt Dawn put me and my three sisters through college even when things were tight for them. He won’t even acknowledge it, but it changed our lives forever.”Now, why does that not surprise me in the least? e SRA has trimmed back the discharge rate a little this week, but the high wind Sunday stacked a lot of water up in the marshes and the river.us far the muddier water and lower salinity level hasn’t scattered the trout too badly. We will know a lot more by the end of the week.

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Korner

rologist.

Houston finished 4-4 on the road, beating all three South Division opponents on the road for the first time in franchise history. ey lucked out on their current quarterback Brandon Weeden who was fetched out of the Dallas Cowboys’ scrap heap when back-up T. J. Yates went down with a knee injury just about the same time Tony Romo returned from his broken collarbone.

Weeden took over for Yates and threw the winning touchdown to enable the Texans to win at Indianapolis for the first time, then did a fantastic job Sunday against the Tennessee Titans (34-6) for his first NFL win as a starting quarterback since he led the Cleveland Browns past Kansas City 30-7 on Dec. 9, 2012.

It also was the first road victory for Weeden since he led the Browns to a 20-17 win over the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 2, 2012.

Continued from Page 4B Weeden also scored his first career rushing touchdown Sunday at Tennessee to become the first Texans quarterback in franchise history with two touchdowns passing and one rushing in the same game, according the Chronicle.

And Weeden’s 116.7 quarterback rating Sunday was a career high as a starter with the Browns, Cowboys and Texans. e 34-0 lead the Texans held before Tennessee scored with 2:08 left in the game equaled the largest in franchise history.

KWICKIES… e NFL’s hottest team was one of the latest to clinch a playoff spot as the sizzling Kansas City Chiefs became the first team since 1970 to start a season at 1-5 and then earn a playoff berth. The Cincinnati Bengals started the 1970 season at 1-7 and got into the playoffs that year.

Without an NFL-caliber quarterback or running back, the Dallas Cowboys simply can’t seem to find the victory

Start the New Year with a 1st day hike Begin the New Year on the right foot by participating in a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. “e First Day Hikes initiative has proven itself as the ideal way for people to physically make a statement about trying to live a more active lifestyle in the New Year,” said Brent Leisure, Texas State Parks Director. “Texas State Parks are an ideal setting for achieving that goal and enjoying nature simultaneously, with the added benefit of spending time with family and friends.”

On Jan. 1, more than 70 state parks and natural areas around Texas will host First Day Hikes to help visitors commit to their New Year’s resolution to drop a few pounds and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Events can be found at http://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/fi rst-day-hikes. ese events are part of the America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative taking place in all

50 states.

“Last year, we hosted a recordbreaking 41,000 people who hiked 72,442 miles in our state parks across the country when we launched America’s State Parks First Day Hikes,” said Priscilla Geigis, President of the National Association of State Park Directors. “ink of it as the start of a new and healthy lifestyle, for the whole family.

Whether you’re staying close to

See Hike, Page 5B

column very often, although they are in most of the losing games until late in the fourth quarter. Sunday they played Buffalo tight until 2:25 was left in the game when the Bills scored to put the game on ice 16-6. But the Pokes’ defense surrendered a whopping 236 yards on the ground which had something to do with the defense finally wearing down. The loss was the tenth in 11 games

without the services of injured starting quarterback Tony Romo.

The Seattle Seahawks lost both of their games this season to divisional rival St. Louis, after running off five straight victories before Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Rams, who seem to have Seattle’s number this year.

Fortunately, the Seahawks already had secured an NFC wild card, but instead of being the No.

5 seed, the loss dropped them to No. 6 after the Minnesota Vikings humiliated the New York Giants 49-17 Sunday night.

Sunday was a great day for quarterbacks who have worn the Houston Texans’ uniform in the past two seasons. Four signal callers led their present teams to victory Sunday—Brian Weeden directed the Texans to an easy 34-6 win over Tennessee; Ryan Fitzpatrick of the New York Jets

led his team to a 26-20 overtime win over New England; Ryan Mallett was the Baltimore Ravens’ winning quarterback in their 20-17 upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and Case Keenum propelled his St. Louis Rams to a 23-17 upset victory over the Seahawks in Seattle.

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Here’s wishing all you readers a very Happy and Prosperous 2016!!!

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Waterfowl hunters hit road in search of late season success OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

For months the faithful waited in anticipation for opening day and in what seems to be the blink of an eye the 2015-16 duck season is just about gone.

With a few weeks to go before the end many water fowl hunters have resorted to road trips to get that last little fix in before the party ends. For many hunters the coast has been the destination, especially the Rockport and Port O’ Conner areas since they have been covered up with ducks for most of the season.

The stories about rafts of redheads that black the sky are more than most hunters can stand, especially hunters who have had slow years. Don’t discount the reports because they are true, the ducks along the coast are thick and are absolutely amazing to watch.

The opportunity to hunt ducks in a different type environment is always a welcome change of pace and sheer numbers of birds down there right now is worth the trip. Perhaps the biggest draw is the fact

you can hunt so much public water and have success doing it.

With a little bit of effort a resourceful hunter can make a great trip down there and not break the budget. It’s far more acceptable down along the coast to hunt ducks in the open water along the bays than it is anywhere else so just about any hunter who can put together a blind can set up on some prime real estate.

Plenty of ducks and places to hunt equal a good time for any water fowl hunter.

Another popular venue for the water fowl hunter is the Katy prairie and Eagle Lake areas as well as the surrounding El Campo and Garwood.

These towns are smack in the middle of some prime agriculture and are just absolute magnets for ducks and geese.

Rice is the key to this part of the world and when you have food and water the ducks and geese won’t be far behind. This season has been strange for many hunters in that area due to the fact the snow geese have acted funny all season, typical patterns have gone out the window and made it tough to get consistent results.

The one thing that ha remained the

same is that if you get weather like fog or good low clouds and a stiff south wind you can really work the birds over.

Duck hunters on the other hand have had great success as it seemed like the green winged teal just won’t leave and the pintails are plentiful. Many hunters are reporting limits of ducks along with a handful geese being the norm.

Last but certainly not least on the water fowl hunters road trip list is the panhandle, places like Amarillo, Dumas, and Knox City are all hot spots that you may or may not know about.

Easily the biggest draw for hunters to this area is the opportunity to shoot Canada geese.

The panhandle area of Texas affords hunters the best shot at taking these beautiful birds in big numbers. With miles and miles of open agricultural country to choose from the geese in that area have a steady diet and little hunting pressure which translates into some great shooting opportunities for anyone who makes the trip.

Also what many folks don’t know or maybe don’t hear about is the fact that the snow geese up there receive even less hunting pressure than the Canada geese

do.

Once the snows reach the panhandle they get a chance to rest because very few if anyone hunts them until the special conservation starts at the end of regular duck season. The panhandle is probably one of the best places you can go during the special season simply because the snow geese have not been hunted and are much easier to decoy.

If you are considering a late season hunt I would certainly think about this area and put it near the top of any wish list.

Hike home or traveling, join us at one of America’s State Parks on New Year’s Day.” As guided and self-guided hikes are going on throughout the day, some special events are taking place as well, including midnight hikes, runs, a polar plunge, paddling treks, and bike rides.

Balmorhea State Park in Toyahvale is hosting a First Day Polar Plunge from 8- 11 a.m. into the artesian spring-fed swimming pool that it is renowned for. Visitors are encouraged to bring their swimsuits, towels and warm clothing to change into.

Start 2016 with an afternoon

Continued from Page 4B interpretive paddle session at Lake Ray Roberts State ParkJohnson Branch Unit in Pilot Point. A park guide will lead paddlers around the lake and point out the different animal and plant species that call the lake home. More information about this First Day Paddle can be found on the park’s website.

For background and First Day Hikes locater map, visit http://tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/par kinfo/first_day_hikes/. Look for hikes nationwide on NASPD’s database at http://www.naspd.org/initiatives-special-programs/firstday-hikes/.

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Bowl games on tap for weekend JOE KAZMAR For e Record

Bowl Games is Week BIRMINGHAM BOWL Today 11a.m. at Birmingham, AL. (ESPN)—Auburn (6-6) over Memphis (9-3).

BELK BOWL Today 2:30 p.m. at Charlotte, N. C. (ESPN)— Mississippi State (8-4) over North Carolina State (7-5).

MUSIC CITY BOWL Today 6 p.m. at Nashville, TN. (ESPN)— Louisville (7-5) over Texas A&M (8-4).

HOLIDAY BOWL Today 9:30 p.m. at San Diego, CA. (ESPN)— Southern Cal (8-5) over Wisconsin (9-3).

PEACH BOWL urs. 11 a.m. at Atlanta, GA. (ESPN)—Florida State (10-2) over Houston (12-1).

ORANGE BOWL (Semifinal) urs. 3 p.m. at Miami, FL. (ESPN)—Oklahoma (11-1) over Clemson (13-0).

COTTON BOWL (Semifinal) urs. 7 p.m. at Arlington, TX. (ESPN)—Alabama (12-1) over Michigan State (12-1).

OUTBACK BOWL Fri. 11 a.m. at Tampa, FL. (ESPN2_— Tennessee (8-4) over Northwestern (10-2).

CITRUS BOWL Fri. Noon at Orlando, FL. (ABC)—Michigan (9-3) over Florida (10-3).

FIESTA BOWL Fri. Noon at Glendale, AZ. (ESPN)—Ohio State (11-1) over Notre Dame (10-2).

ROSE BOWL Fri, 4 p.m. at Pasadena, CA. (ESPN)—Stanford (11-2) over Iowa (12-1).

SUGAR BOWL Fri. 7:30 p.m. at New Orleans, LA. (ESPN)— Ole Miss (9-3) over Oklahoma State (10-2).

TAXSLAYER BOWL Sat. 11 a.m. at Jacksonville, FL. (ESPN)—Georgia (9-3) over Penn State (7-5).

LIBERTY BOWL Sat. 2:20 p.m. at Memphis, TN. (ESPN)— Arkansas (7-5) over Kansas State (6-6).

ALAMO BOWL Sat. 5:45 p.m. at San Antonio, TX. (ESPN)—Oregon (9-3) over TCU (10-2).

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Fishing for the small fry

By John Gill For e Record e only small things about the ambitious Neighborhood Fishin’ program recently initiated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is that it benefits “small fry” (Texas kids), and some of the fish they can now catch.

What was started as a pilot program in 2004 and 2005 has become a favored child of the Inland Fisheries Division. Eleven metro areas are currently served on 17 active lakes. See .

TPWD points out that game fish will continue to be stocked in many other Texas public impoundments.

Neighborhood Fishin’, though, is unique and intended to serve urban residents and first-time anglers, specifically children. e cost-benefit analysis of the plan ranks high with TPWD and its local sponsors. e program involves a three-tiered approach: TPWD, local governments, and sponsors within the selected cities. Catfish and trout are used for stocking these locations and can be easily raised to catchable size. Annual contributions of $250,000 from the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, totaling $2.25 million, have been crucial to the

program’s success.

Craig Bonds, newly appointed director of inland fisheries for TPWD,believes the urban-focused fishing project is a natural gateway to many other activities sponsored by the department.

Results from the current participating locations indicate that Neighborhood Fishin’ is achieving what was intended.

“We feel Neighborhood Fishin’ is the path to other endeavors of TPWD, such as camping, kayaking, birding, and hiking. Our goal is simple: expose children and first-time participants to an economical and enjoyable outdoors experience, and the results will lead to other outside adventures,” says Bonds.

TPWD goals for the Neighborhood Fishin’ Program are clearly stated. For every three adults participating, the agency wants at least one youth angler.

Overall, that goal is being met— and even exceeded in several cities.

“Since more of the Texas population lives in large metropolitan areas, our intent is to bring fishing close to home and make the experience affordable, successful, and simple to access,” Bonds says.

Owning a boat isn’t necessary, as all locations provide safe bank

access. ey are generously stocked twice monthly with catfish and trout (trout in winter; catfish the rest of the year except in August). Anglers may keep five trout and/or five catfish of any size each day. Fishing licenses are required at Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes, for those age 17 and over.

Success rates for fishermen at each location are high. Fish placed in Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes are fresh from hatchery ponds and anxious to nibble on a variety of baits. e averagesized catfish and trout measure around 12 inches.

Loaner tackle for those who don’t have fishing equipment is available at some locations. e long-range goal of TPWD is to have at least one Neighborhood Fishin’ site in each metro area of 100,000 or more population.

And to introduce fishing to countless kids who otherwise might not have ever seen a bobber dancing on the surface of a pond.

John Gill is an outdoor columnist for Journal Media Group and writes for Texas Sporting Journal and Texas Sportsman magazines. He is an officer of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association.

Big Thicket Centennial underway

e National Park Service (NPS) is turning 100 years old in August 2016! e keystone activity for the NPS Centennial at Big icket National Preserve will be the planting of a “Centennial Forest” of longleaf pine trees using the help of volunteers and school students who can watch there forest develop over the next century. You too can help us plant 100,000 longleaf pine seedlings in the Big Sandy Creek Unit of the preserve. We are inviting people of all ages to participate in one of the following planting events. We hope to plant over 100,000 longleaf pine seedlings by the end of 2016 and to have created a 300 acre “Centennial Forest” adjacent to an existing 100+ year old longleaf and loblolly pine forest.

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with the following planting dates: Monday, January 18th at 9 am (Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service) Saturday, January 23rd at 9 am Saturday, February 6th at 9 am Saturday, February 20th at 9 am Saturday, March 5th at 9 am

e Centennial Forest area is located north of Dallardsville, TX in the Big Sandy Creek Unit of the preserve. People interested in volunteering are asked to sign-up for this opportunity by calling the Visitor Center at 409-951-6700.

Details about the planting events, including directions to the planting site will be provided during the sign-up process.

Each day’s planting will begin at 9 am and start with a volunteer sign-up, a safety briefing, and a demonstration of how-to-plant the longleaf pine seedlings.

All tools and planting bags, along with water for refilling water bottles will be provided. Volunteers are asked to bring a lunch, gloves, good boots, and clothing appropriate for that day’s expected weather.

Big icket National Preserve is offering special Centennial programming and community involvement opportunities throughout the year to enhance participation in activities, education, and stewardship of our unique natural resources in Southeast Texas.

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Orange County Church Directory To List Your Church’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com

Religious Origins Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named. In the Medieval era, the knights took the "peacock vow" at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. At watchnight services, many Christians prepare for the year ahead by praying and making these resolutions.

New Year’s Resolutions...

A New Year's resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice, such as opening doors for people beginning from New Year's Day.

There are other religious parallels to this tradition. During Judaism's New Year, Rosh Hashanah, through the High Holidays and culminating in Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), one is to reflect upon one's wrongdoings over the year and both seek and offer forgiveness. People may act similarly during the Christian liturgical season of Lent, though the motive behind this holiday is more of sacrifice than of responsibility, in fact the practice of New Year's resolutions partially came from the Lenten sacrifices.

The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually.

Sanders bids farewell to FUMC with recital The First United Methodist Church will bid a fond farewell to Justin Sanders, organ player and bass baritone, on Sunday, Jan. 3, at 3 pm, at the church. Sanders will be going to Utah to pursue his degree in vocal performance and organ performance at Utah State University.

The recital will feature organ works on the newly renovated 1946 M.P. Moller pipe organ in the sanctuary, as well as solos and duets.

The recital will feature a number of influential friends.

A reception will follow in the old fellowship hall (Administrative Center). The community is welcome. The church is located at 502 N. 6th St., Orange.

Justin Sanders

First Baptist ChurCh OrangeField 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

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

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

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

Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m.

Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

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

www.fumcorange.com

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

Good Shepherd to host pecan fundraiser Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has started their annual Durham-Ellis nut and products fundraiser. This fundraiser supports their music program, which provides scholarships to music major students at our colleges and universities.

This year they are selling pecan halves 1 lb. bag for $8.75, pecan pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, walnut halves and pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, roasted cashews 1 lb. bag for $ 6.75, raw almonds 1 lb. bag for $6.50, trash mix 1 lb. bag for $ 3.50, hot and spicy peanuts 1 lb. bag for $ 2.50, peanut brittle 7 oz. bag for $ 3.50 and frosted praline pecan 12 oz. bag for $8.75 .

You can place your order by calling one of the following ladies: Tana @ 735-2044 or Pat @ 626-2585.

Wesley UMC to hold pecan, walnut fundraiser Wesley United Methodist Church is taking orders for Durham pecans and walnuts. Pecans and walnuts come in one pound bags and are from this year's crop. Pecans come as pieces or halves and walnuts are mixed halves and pieces. Pecans are $9.50 per pound and walnuts are $8.50 per pound.

If you are interested in ordering some of the nuts, contact Doris Wilson at 886-4804, or Jan Neely at 735-5885.

NOW SERVING DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS MONDAY - FRIDAY

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Sunday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mon. -Thur. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

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

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

Faith United Methodist Church

Pastor: Michael Procella

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of West Orange

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 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.

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is offering free meals each Wednesday at 5:00 pm.

For more information contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

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.

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

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

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

COwBOy ChurCh

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

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

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

COllisiOn speCialist

“Our church family welcomes you!”

19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

www.westorangechurch.org

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409-330-7882 CommerCial For rent on roundbunCh rd, bc, various sizes and prices, frontage available.

Rear spaces cheaper. Perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. 409-7352030 (m&r)

land For Sale 37 plus acres for sale by owner in lCmiSd, 5724 Gilbert dr., off 1130 in orange.

22 acres are mature trees, 15 acres cross fenced pasture. No owner finance. For more info call 337-296-5401. (12/30) tWin laKeS eStateS- Newest Development in desired Orangefield ISD .5-2.0 acre tracts, with private lake access. Water,sewer,gas ,electricity,internet are

all available! Over 60% SOLD OUT! come get your lot today! Owner Financing. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES,LLc. 409-745-1115 (1-13-2016) rePo tract. 2.0 ac LcMISD, Mobile homes and livestock OK. Water,sewer,electricity installed. Owner Financing. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLc. 409-745-1115(1-13-2016) 10aC tracts in maurceville. Wooded, secluded acreage with private driveway off hwy 12.

Mobiles and Livestock OK. Owner Financing. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLc. 409-7451115(1-13-2016)

homeS For Sale Will owner Finance, $43,000 with $2,000 down - for 15-20 year loan (no pre-pay penalty). 2 bR, 1 bath, 1 car garage on cul-de-sac.

1605 E. Lamar. Good neighborhood. call David at 409-673-7016.

Will owner Finance 65,000 with $3.000 down - for 15-20 year loan (no prepay penalty). 4 bR, 2 bath, 2 carports on corner lot. Good neighborhood. 107 W. New Jersey in cove, off Dupont. call - 409-673-7016 For Sale by owner 10418 FM 1130 in LcM

Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

School (not Orange city Limits). 1670 sq ft, 4bR, 1 1/2 bA, Living Room Den combo, Fireplace, DR, Kitchen with center island. Detatched 2 car carport with 11x24 shop, detached 12 x 15 green house. completely refurbished inside and out. $160,000 NO OWNER FINANcE 409-779-2566

homeS For rent retired couple wants to rent a 3 bR, 2 bath home in bridge city or surrounding areas in the next 2 - 4 weeks. call Jack @ 409-221-4875.

For rent in WoiSd, 2 bR/1b home has large kitchen w/stove, laundry room, all new double pane windows, NON Smoking, 1 Yr lease, Available Jan. 1st. $600 deposit $620.00 Rent w/ Water Paid call David @ 409-420-2767 For rent 2912 byley, 4/1 1/2/1, Fenced yard.

Rent $500, Deposit $200. call 832-671-7127 3/2 +2/1 C/a/h W/d hookup o.F.i.S.d. one block from school no pets 450 & 400 mth plus deposit. 409-7208699(1230) house for rent in quiet adult neighborhood. Little cypress ISD. 2bR, 1 bath, L/K combo, DR. Kitchen Appliances, Ac/H and carport w/ WD hookups. $700 month plus deposit. call 409-883-3619

4/2 W/ all aPPlianCeS, New House, cA/H, moderate income, must have 4 children to qualify,large yard, (409) 735-2030.

3 br, 2 bath, central Air / Heat, Roomy, quiet Neighborhood and references required, NO PETS with a $500 Deposit - $900 month 409-474-1147 For lease in bC Nice 3 bedroom home with 2 car garage, living room,Den ca/h with fenced yard. $900 month call for appointment.409-313-4652 For rent 16x80 o.F.i.S.d one block to school ca/h & w/d hookup. NO PETS, large lot 700.00 month plus deposit. 409-720-8699 For rent 3/2 in West Orange 1300 sq ft, safe neighborhood,fenced yard,storage.900.00 month plus deposit.

409-504-8879 For rent 3 br/1.5/2 story house, newly remodeled,carport & storage. 900 month plus deposit. 409-504-8879

aPartmentS duplex apartment, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. cA/H Newly remodeled. Open concept, laminate flooring. bcISD. Gas, water & trash paid. $650 mo.

Deposit $400 call 409-553-1483

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

one bedroom furnished apartment. Single Occupancy: Smoke, drug, and pet free. All utilities paid.

600 monthly, plus 300 deposit. 2619 briggs Drive 3 blocks from bridge city. 735-4569 room For rent

room for rent, utilities paid $400 month.

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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 late model Ge Washer and dryer , excellent condition. $500 for pair.

Jane 409-779-9345 maytag washer and dryer for sale. $300.00 for the pair. 409-2217909

motorCYCleS 2011 harleY daVidSonSuper Glide Less than 6K miles, HD cushion grips, special root beer paint color, well maintained One owner/ rider. Paid $14K, asking $9,500 firm. NO Trades, cash only.

miSC. 7x7 wood rack plus seasoned oak firewood.

80.00 409-988-3332 new/never used briggs & Stration storm responder. 8250 start, 5500 run 2 Heavy duty cords. 475.00 409-9883332 4000 Watt lP Generator Sportsman brand New never been used. $400.00 409-779-3665 28 Foot aluminum Extension Ladder $75.00 Please call 409-8839025 or 409-882-4615 read it on: www.therecordlive.com

autoS Wheels for Challenger/ Charger. chrome clad, with locking lugs, 20x8 $300.

409-779-3665.

Selling due to illness: 2014 Trail Master Side x Side w/ wench & windshield & 2014 Trailer.

Paid over 10K, aksing $6,000. 409-882-9662 or 409-988-3628

reWard $500 Reward Offered For Theft! A Juggs youth baseball training pitching machine was stolen from the Penny Record office at 333 West Roundbunch in bridge city.

The theft occurred in early December.

Please call Karen at 409-474-1147

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

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DEMENtiA CARE GivERs suppoRt GRoup meets monthly the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second thur. at 6:30 p.m. at st.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Dr. in orange in the Brother sun Room of the Canticle Bldg.

GoLDEN tRiANGLE touGH LovE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior.

Meets tues. 7 pm. at the immaculate Conception Ed. Bldg., 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more info call 962-0480 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-WECARE or 1-800-7932273 or 40an

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Big garage sale, Jan 2-3, sat-sun, 7am2pm, Moving sale Gps: 14013 FM 105, orange, tx. 77630; orangefield off Hwy105. “

FIELD WORKERS 4 temp. positions; approx 9 months; job to begin 3/1/16 through 11/30/16; Duties: Hand picking of blueberries, hand weeding in blueberry fields, hand picking of sweet corn, tractor driving infields during harvesting, semi-driving for grain hauling during harvesting, servicing irrigation pumps in the fields. $10.69 per hour; 35 hr a week; Mon-Fri; OT varies but not guaranteed; 3 months experience require in job offered. All work tools provided.

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

Employment offered by Holley Planting Co. located in Monroe, LA. Worksite located in Bastrop, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (318) 547-9524.

Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 589509.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KIPLING WYCLIFFE WISE, II, Deceased, were issued on December 15, 2015, in Cause No. P17316, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: A. PARIS BOYD. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o THE LAW OFFICE OF TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 15th day of December, 2015

Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN

State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney for Paris Boyd 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of

Charles Robert burch, Deceased Cause No. P17419 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

MICHELLE DENISE ANDERSON, Deceased Cause No. P17407 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on DECEMBER 21, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Charles Robert Burch, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on DECEMBER 7, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Michelle Denise Anderson, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to the Application hould they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to the Application hould they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on DECEMBER 21, 2015.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on DECEMBER 8, 2015.

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Kevin LeBoeuf Kevin LeBoeuf

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Michael Gilbert Michael Gilbert

DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION/PC -CDVPCWD THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: KATRINA KEEL, Respondent.

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

The petition of Kyle Jacob Mouton, Petitioner, was filed in the 163rd District Court of Orange County, Texas, on October 13, 2015, against Katrina Keel, numbered 130453-D, and entitled In the Interest of Presley Shae Nakole Mouton, a child.

The suit requests PETITION TO MODIFY PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP The date and place of birth of the child/ren who is/are subject fo the suit:

NEED ANY KIND OF DIRT WORK?

PRESLEY SHAE NAKOLE MOUTON MARCH 16, 2007 BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS

CALL

The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ ren’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this DECEMBER 18, 2015.

R&R CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION • LAND CLEARING PONDS SITE WORK CONCRETE DEMO ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARING

DOZERS • BACKHOES TRACTOR WORK

409-679-9096

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas By: Vickie Edgerly

Gary Ragan

SINCE 1963

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 30, 2015