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County approves new position at Expo Center Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Following a brief hiatus due to the Thanksgiving holiday, commissioners returned to session on Tuesday afternoon to take care of new business and unfinished business. Orange County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday afternoon and one of the main items on the agenda was the discussion and possible creation of a new position at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. The position would be under the direction of Sabrina Gray, Event Coordinator of the complex. The item was placed previously on the Nov. 17 agenda but any action was postponed because the position was originally described as part-time when it was actually supposed to be a full-time position. According to Gray, the employee in this new position would be utilized in a variety of ways at the facility, including

set-up and taking down equipment before and after Expo Center events. This person would need to perform janitorial duties Banken as well in the ballroom, Conference Room No. 2, the DuPont Room, warming kitchen, commercial kitchen and all hallways in designated rental areas. “I need a staff person who can maintain the various rental properties and assist me with events,” Gray said as she addressed commissioners. “There’s a lot of maintenance to do around the complex too.” Other duties, as described on the agenda, would have the employee helping maintain the grounds, such as plants and the like. Commissioners and Gray discussed at length the possible pay-scale for this new position.

At the previous meeting, Gray requested a wage increase from $8.76 per hour to $10 per hour for three part-time positions at the Expo Center. These positions are not like other county part-time jobs, where the employees work 29 hours, and are strictly limited to weekend activities at the facility. “It might be like five hours on a Saturday or Sunday, and they may work just one weekend a month or 3 weekends in a month. It just depends on the number of events going on,” Gray said at the Nov. 17 meeting. Gray asked for the increase in salary for those positions, which could from hotel occupancy tax funds, because of the occasional issues in having someone on standby or available on a weekend for so few hours at such a low wage. For the new position, Gray and Commissioners agreed to start the pay at $10.38 per hour, which is at level NE -1 on the county pay matrix. The vote

was approved 3-1 with Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, being the dissenting vote. In other news, Commissioners approved a request from Ryan Peabody, the Orange County Emergency Manage-

ment Coordinator, for the purchase of a machine to create identification badges for county employees. The funds would be provided through Homeland Security grant funds and previously appropriated departmental funds

with no further capital outlay funds required. Peabody said 52 percent of the purchase would be paid for by Homeland Security grant funding. Peabody previously stated

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BC Students Display Christmas Spirit

Senior Citizen Supper set for Sat.

‘Light of the World’ program Staff Report For The Record

Project GLOW will host The Light of the World presentation Dec. 3, at 7 pm in the Bridge City High School cafeteria. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door the night of the program. Those scheduled to perform are the Bridge City Strutters, several Bridge City school choirs, the BCHS drama department, local businesses and the BC Police Department and BC Fire Department. Local businesses Amy’s Elite Dance Force, Studio C and Tiger Rock Martial Arts will perform. All proceeds from the program will be donated to the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance.

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A yearly tradition in the community of Mauriceville is back once again for another evening of food and fellowship. The 39th Annual Mauriceville Senior Citizen Supper will be held starting at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, inside the cafeteria of Mauriceville Elementary School, 20040 FM 1130 in Mauriceville. The event is open to all past and present Mauriceville residents who are ages 55 and older. The Christmas dinner will include all the trimmings and tasty treats, as well as gifts delivered by Santa Claus and his elves. Judge Derry Dunn, Orange County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2, will serve as emcee for the evening and live music will be provided by area gospel group, The Marin Family. According to a press release, the Mauriceville Senior Citizen Supper began in 1977 as “a dream of Cha Cha Hol-

somback.” She created the event as a way to show gratitude to the senior citizens of the community and held the first event at her house, which was attended by 68 senior citizens. The annual supper is funded through donations from the community and food is prepared by volunteers. As a special treat for those who may be homebound and unable to attend the dinner, some of Santa’s elves make special deliveries to the resident, complete with a fruit basket. Along with the food, music and fellowship, prizes are awarded in several categories, such as “oldest woman,” “oldest man,” “person who traveled the farthest distance,” “oldest graduate from Mauriceville” and a “Good Samaritan” award. Call Mary Jane Johnson at 409-745-1357, Patsy Viator at 409-745-1308 or Nelda Burton at 409-882-4436 for more information on this event.

Each year Bridge City high school or middle school students participate in creating the school district’s annual Christmas card. This year’s card designs were submitted by middle school students. One hundred forty middle school students submitted entries. The top three finalist were Taylor Clark, center, first place; Jaycee Donahey, right, second place and Lauren Bacon, left, third place. Other finalist included Kaitlyn Lawrence, Lauren Brinkley, Brendin Shomo, Estrella Labatos, Macy Mouton, Marc Story and Carly Garrett.

Three Bridge City Middle School students were nominated by their teachers for outstanding behavior and leadership in class. Sixth grader Joseph Carpenter, center, Graciela Lyons, right, seventh grader and eighth grader Paige Wells, left. Teacher of the Month is Mrs. Cassie Bearden.

Heritage House hosts “Christmas with Santa” open house Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Santa Claus is coming to town, and a local organization is providing area children with an opportunity to make last minute changes to those Christmas lists. The Heritage House Museum, located at 905 W. Division St. in downtown Orange, will hold its 37th annual “Christmas with Santa” open house event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, and Thursday, Dec. 10. The event has taken place for

many, many years and has become a tradition for many residents in the Orange area, according to Leslie Williams, president of the Heritage House Museum Board of Directors. “My mom (Elizabeth Williams) helped found the Heritage House, and I remember bringing my children here The Heritage House Museum will present its 37th Annual Christmas with Santa open house event from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, and Thursday, Dec. 10. The event is free and open to the public.

when they were young,” Williams said. “They are in their 30s now, so I am sure we have some families who are on the third generation by this point.” Guests will be treated to free tours of the house, led by docents, and children will have the opportunity to speak with Santa Claus and, if desired, have a photograph taken with Santa for a small fee. Along with the opportunity to visit Santa Claus, but many classic toys are on display as well as a train set which is set-

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Toilet Paper Tea celebrates life of loved ones Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Orangefield Christmas Parade set for Dec. 12 Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Christmas events are on tap everywhere you look this month, and one of the newest traditions is back to celebrate its fifth year. The Fifth Annual Orangefield Christmas Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12. The theme set for this year’s festival will be “Homecoming Christmas” and will honor the Orangefield High School homecoming queens through the years. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., Dec. 12, and start near the U.S. Post Office on FM 408 and travel on FM 105

where it will end at Sandbar Road behind the stadium. The festival will begin at 11 a.m. and be held at Jewel Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442 in Orangefield., and will feature a variety of will feature a food, crafts, music and children’s activities. The festival is free of charge and open to the public. For information on the parade, call Windee Jenkins at 409-988-8526; and for information on booths at the festival call Dena Van Pelt at 409-988-5937. All proceeds from this year’s Orange Christmas Parade and Festival will benefit the Orangefield Cormier Museum.

A yearly event held every holiday season celebrates the memories of loved ones and assists those in need throughout the year. Southeast Texas Hospice will hold its annual Toilet Paper Tea fundraiser from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, not its usual Thursday as in previous years, at its office, which is located upstairs at 912 W. Cherry Ave. in Orange. This annual event, which was created several years ago, allows the organization to continue its mission to assist those who are terminally ill, and

LCM to host Beary Merry Christmas Market The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc. will host its third annual Beary Merry Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 am-3 pm, at Little Cypress Elementary, 5723 Meeks Drive. The event will kick off with a new and improved breakfast with Santa from 9-10 a.m. There will also be vendors from across southeast Texas, performances by student groups, a silent auction, vendor auction, a sweet shop, arts and crafts vendors, pictures with Santa and much more. Vendor spaces are available and can be secured by going to the LCM website, clicking on the “Community” tab and selecting Education Foundation, or by contacting Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 651-2187, Rossie Hughes, 313-7461, rossiedee@yahoo.com or Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 651-2187.

Christmas with Santa open house up by J.W. Smith each year, a former board member who remains involved each Christmas. “People continue to come back to our event each year because it has become as much of a tradition for them as it has for us,” said Linda Garrett, office manager of the Heritage House. “It’s like stepping back in time with the house and the toys, and it’s right here in Orange, so people don’t have to fight traffic or go to the mall to see San-

ta.” While returning guests are always appreciated at the “Christmas with Santa” open house, Williams hopes new visitors will attend to experience what the organization has to offer. “An added bonus of this event each year is that it introduces people to the Heritage House,” Williams added. “It teaches them a little history about Orange and what life was like in that era. Plus, we are al-

their families, throughout Orange County and Southeast Texas. “We do this event each year because these donations allow us (Southeast Texas Hospice) to better help the patients,” said Mary McKenna, director of Southeast Texas Hospice. “Instead of using money to buy office or cleaning supplies, we can use all funds for the patients needs.” The event is held each year to assist the organization with the gathering of supplies which are used to help its clients through difficult times, while allowing the organization to extend its budget over the course of the year to better assist terminally

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ways looking for new members and it lets them become familiar with who we are as an organization.” Built from native pine lumber, the six-room house is two stories tall, has five fireplaces and reflects life as it may have been from the 1900s-1920s for an upper-middle class family in Orange. According to its official website, the house is listed as a Recorded Historic Texas Landmark by the Texas Historical

Commission. A new addition this year will be the presentation of small gift bags to children who attend, instead of refreshments. In 2014, more than 100 children attended the two-night event. For more information on the Heritage House or this event, visit www.heritagehouseoforangecounty.com or call 409886-5385.

ill patients. Guests who attend the Toilet Paper Tea are asked to bring donations of office or cleaning supplies, such as black pens, scratch pads, index cards, paper clips, white out, glue sticks, staples and other materials. Supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs, toilet bowl cleaner, dishwasher soap, coffee, liquid hand soap and other useful items. “We have been able to save thousands of dollars over the years, and it’s all because of the support we have received from the community,” McKenna

added. “It’s just such a blessing.” Southeast Texas Hospice’s memorial Dove Tree will be on display again this year. The tree has special meaning for guests and staff as each dove placed on the tree has the name of a person they wish to remember, whether it is a loved one who is battling illness or one who has since passed. Doves can be placed on the tree for a donation of $10 or more. For more information on this event or about the organization, call Southeast Texas Hospice at 409-886-0622.

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Orange Kiwanis Christmas Parade rolls out Friday Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

December has arrived and that means the return of one of the best family-oriented holiday activities in Southeast Texas. The Kiwanis Club of Orange will present the 67th Annual Orange Christmas Parade beginning at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4 through the streets of Orange for area residents. This year’s parade is being held in honor of the late Ben Culpepper Jr., a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Orange and respected businessman of the community. According to Johnny Trahan of the Kiwanis Club of Orange, the additions made to this year’s event are hopefully the start of a new tradition. “The Kiwanis Club added these extra activities this year because we want it to be more than just a parade,” Trahan said. “We want it to be a downtown event, like it used to be many years ago. It will be like a small festival this year, complete with food like pizza and Larry David’s famous gumbo.” The floats and other participating vehicles, as well as bands

and dance teams, will line-up in the old Sears parking lot along MacArthur Drive and then travel east to Green Avenue and into downtown Orange. The parade will conclude at the intersection of Fifth Street. Guests may line-up along the route from its originating point to its ending point. Originally sponsored by the Orange Jaycees, the Kiwanis Club of Orange has sponsored the event since 2013. As always,

County business the purchase of this machine would be very beneficial for the county, as it would not only allow for proper identification of all Orange County employees, but it would serve as sufficient identification during an emergency situation like re-entering the county following a natural disaster. Commissioners also approved several fund transfers, including one from Judge Rodney Price, Orange County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4, for the purchase of three new scanners for his office. Each scanner is valued at $855.35.

the annual parade will feature dozens of entries which are decorated in lights to celebrate the holiday season. Entrants are classified into three categories, which includes commerical, non-profit and schools, and awards will be presented in each category. Also, there will be a Judges Choice award and a Grand Marshall’s Choice award presented. This year’s Grand Marshall

is Judge Courtney Arkeen of the Orange County 128th District Court. Arkeen is a graduate of Orangefield High School and a current resident of Bridge City. This year’s event have been expanded to include pre-parade activities for children, such as face-painting, bounce houses and ornament making at a location onn Seventh Street beginning at 5:30 p.m. Following the parade, Santa Claus will reportedly take time out of his schedule to visit with children who need to make last minute additions to their Christmas wish lists. “We hope it works well and grows each year,” Trahan added. “We want it to become bigger and better each year and have it become like our own little version of Dickens on the Strand (in Galveston).” A new addition to this year’s parade will be a Christmas Laser Show, which is being presented by the Lutcher Theater. The laser light show will be held at Stark Park, which is along Green Avenue in front of the Lutcher Theater. “We are so excited to welcome back Tim Walsh and Laser Spectacles, Inc. for this

Christmas-themed laser show,” said Lynae Sanford of the Lutcher Theater. “Laser Spectacles did both of our laser shows during both Bassmaster Elite Series and we had such a great turnout each time. We are really looking forward to this event.” Sanford said the laser show will be projected onto the side of Stark Museum of Art building directly across from Stark Park on Green Avenue, so guests will be able to view the show and enjoy activities fol-

lowing it. Events following the laser light extravaganza will include the announcement of winners of the 67th annual Orange Christmas Parade at 8:30 p.m., near the judges stand at City Hall. This will be followed by the official Christmas tree lighting by Mayor Jimmy Sims, also at City Hall. Find the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Tx official Facebook page for more information on the organization and updates on the parade.

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His current office scanners are approximately 10 years old and outdated. Orange County Commissioners approved the division of a 2.06 acre tract of land, which is located in Precinct 2 of Orange County adjacent to Morris Road. According to Clark Slacum, County Engineer, the property owner requested the land division from one tract of land into a 1.39 acre tract and 0.67 acre tract so they may be sold. John Banken, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 3, stated prior to the end of Tues-

day’s meeting that some citizens have questioned the delay in reopening stretches of Bessie Heights Road due to bridge construction. “The bridges being replaced in the Bessie Heights area are taking longer than we anticipated, and I want to apologize to the residents in that area,” Banken said. “The wrong guardrails were ordered by the contractor and we are waiting on that.” County Engineer Clark Slacum stated three different contractors were involved with the construction of the three

bridges and the guardrails did not meet specifications for the new constructs. “All structures are complete, but there has been a delay due to the guardrails,” Slacum explained. “As soon as the materials come in, they will be fixed. We are hoping to have the materials in this week and the bridges open by the end of the week. We didn’t want to open the bridges without the guardrails because of safety concerns.”

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Burton, Roger Holsomback and other volunteers have kept ChaCha’s dream alive. The event will be held at Mauriceville Elementary School. This is one of those great annual events where old stories are told about the historical good old days in and around the Mauriceville area. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005

From The Creaux’s Nest ROLL ON MUSTANGS--ROLL ON The West Orange-Stark Mustangs rolled over the Caldwell Hornets 69-13 in the class AA-Regional III Division II Regional semi-finals last Friday in New Chaney. The Mustangs move on to the region finals against Bellville, the team that defeated New Caney. Jeremiah Shaw, 12-108; Melech Edwards, 8-96; Keion Hancock, 5-86 were the top ground gainers for WO-S. Quarterback Jack Dallas completed 4 of 10 passes for 90 yards. The “Chain Gang” defense allowed only 37 yards rushing and 239 through the air. A win by the Mustangs will put them in the state quarter finals. Roll on Mustangs.*****I have a long way to go and a little time to get there. I best get started. I’ll have to take some short cuts. The holidays have prevented me from gathering much news from the natives anyway. Hop on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. A BIG DIFFERENCE FROM TODAY’S REQUEST Just to give you an idea of what Orange youngsters asked for in their letters to Santa 80 years ago in 1935. Dear Santa, Will you please bring me some books, fireworks, and a monkey. Bring Margaret Ann a Shirley Temple doll. Bring my mother some gold earrings and daddy a nice pair of socks. Look by the fireplace for poor-boy sandwich and a bottle of milk. Zeola wants a rain coat. I love you Santa, From Wynn Pearce, Jr. Dear Santa, I live at 1102 Cherry Ave. and am a little girl, 3-years-old. Please bring me a Shirley Temple doll, a little bed, two books. I love you, Elaine Seastrunk Dear Santa, Please bring me and my little brother a train, football, pistol and a wagon. Your Friend, Hara Gunstream Dear Santa Clause, I have tried my best to be good this year so want you please bring me a train, cars, gun, candy and nuts. Love, Larry Gunter Dear Santa, These are the things I want for Christmas. A tea set, telephone and doll. Please bring them to me. Thank You, Edith Toney Dear Santa, I want you to bring some of the poor people things because they need it very much. One of them told me to ask you to bring her a doll. The little boy said he would like to have a scooter. Your Friend, Gerald Lee Bridges. CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn about the death of Reba Dickerson, 75, who died Nov. 24. Service was held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Saturday, Nov. 28. Reba taught school in Orange before she and her late husband Bobby Ray Dickerson opened the Old Wood Shop. She also was the founder of the Painted Daisy chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters. She hosted artist Tom Windham and his art class at the Wood Shop and the Thrift and Gift Shop. She is survived by son Donald and daughter Shirlyn Findlay and her family. Please see obituary. 39th ANNUAL MAURICEVILLE SENIOR SUPPER SATURDAY This Saturday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. Mauriceville will host its annual Senior Citizen (55 and older) Christmas Dinner. Judge Derry Dunn will serve as master of ceremonies, music will be provided by “The Martin Family” gospel group. The annual supper started in 1976, as a dream of the late ChaCha Holsomback. The event is sponsored by donations from the community. All the great food is prepared by volunteers. Prizes are awarded to the oldest man and woman, also to the person who came the farthest, and to the oldest graduate of Mauriceville. A special good Samaritan award will be given. Volunteers like Patsy Viator, Mary Jane Johnson, Nelda

The West Orange-Stark Mustangs had a bad day in the semifinal round of the football state playoffs. The Mustangs lost to Wimberley 52-29, ending a great year at 12-1. The Record Newspapers announces the 2005 All-Orange County Football Team. Coach of the Year--Claude Tarver--BC MVP--Kenneth Beasley--WO-S Offensive MVP--John Dishon--BC Defensive MVP--Cody Sparks--BC Newcomer--DePauldrick Garrett--WO-S First Team Offense: QB-Andy Haegguist-Vidor; RB-Dale Armand-BC; RB-Aaron Arceneaux-Orangefield; RB-Earl Thomas-WO-S: WR-LaDarious White-WO-S; WR-Jacoby Franks-WO-S; WR-Brad Croak-Vidor; TE-Seth HarleyLC-M; C-Tyler Tibbitts-BC; L-Andrew Havens-BC; L-Jonathan Sturiese-WO-S; L-Jarrod Gooch-Vidor; L-Scott Haggard-Orangefield; L-David Morgan-LC-M. Kicker-A.J. Hecker-BC. First Team Defense: NG-Israel Rodriguez-BC; DT-Jacoby Arline-WO-S; DT: Marcos Krummel-LC-M; DE-Justin Alexander-WO-S; DE-JeiPaul Sinclair-WO-S; OLBRenaldo Rine-WO-S; OLB/DE-Austin Ponthiue-BC; ILBJeremy Lynch-WO-S; ILB-Sam Elmore-BC; Sec-Jerrod Lewis-WO-S; Sec-Jadon Ellender-BC; Sec-Jeff HuebelOrangefield; Sec-Kyle Hughes-LC-M. Punter-Jeff Stringer-BC; Punt Returner-Derrick ColemanBC. 40 Years Ago-1975 Jim Bachus, art teacher of West Orange High School, has a one man show at Scofield’s of Orange, 910-10th Street.*****Bridge City Chamber elects officers . President Tim Lieby; vicepresident Dr. Mark Messer; secretary treasurer Dorothy Alford.*****A state grant allows for an additional investigator in the district attorney’s office. Jack McLeland, with OPD, will fill that position. Art Hughes, deputy sheriff will replace Linnes Hubbard.*****Louis Dugas and Doug Harrington celebrated birthdays next week. Lou on the 12th and Doug on the 15th. Doug, 35, was caught by surprise with a birthday party. Among the gifts was a framed photo of H.D. Pate, given to Doug by Pate.*****Three Orange County lawyers were designated by the state bar as specialist in their fields. They were Louis Dugas, criminal law; Marlin Thompson, labor law and Buddie Hahn, family law and criminal law.*****One pound of Folger’s coffee, all grinds, is 79 cents at Kroger.*****Bridge City linebacker Randy Feverjean, has signed to play football for the McNeese Cowboys.*****David Claybar, of the Medical Services committee of the Greater Orange Chamber, noted that two Orange physicians were awarded special recognition by their professional associates. Dr. Sudha K. Sur, a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Dr. Howard Williams, named a fellow in the American Academy of Family Practice located on Park Avenue. A FEW HAPPENINGS The Kiwanis Club’s 57th annual Christmas parade will be held this Friday, Dec. 4. A laser show will follow the parade at Stark Park in downtown Orange.*****On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Bridge City Chamber Christmas light parade will start at 7 p.m. After the parade, a movie “Frozen” will be shown on the lawn of Bridge City Bank. Everyone loves a parade and these two promise to be good ones.*****Christmas tree lighting at West Orange will be Sunday Dec. 6. On Thursday, Dec. 3, the annual can drive to benefit the Christian Services and Salvation Army will be held at Granger Chevrolet.*****Kobe Bryant will end a 20 year career with the Los Angeles Lakers after this season. Kobe came right out of high school to join the Lakers in 1996. He earned five championship rings and 17 All Star selections. Kobe has the longest tenure with one team in NBA history. He also won two Olympic Gold Medals. He had often been compared to the great Michael Jordan and was something to watch, especially during the Shaquille O’Neal years in the early 2000’s. They had the perfect chemistry until their fall out.*****We are glad to report that our friend Marv Howland is home. He broke his back in August and had surgery. He was in rehab for several months. Marv is making slow but steady progress. He is such a good man, a very giving person who has helped so many. Our prayers for a full recovery.*****”The Drummer Boy,” our longtime friend Gene Edgerly celebrated a birthday Dec. 1. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. On Dec. 2, Eddie Robertson, Beverly Blalack, Edd Brown and Lisa Walker all celebrate. Celebrities celebrating this day are singer Britney Spears, 34, and politician Harry Reid, 76.*****Dec. 3rd finds Jo Ann Huard, Ms. Phyl’s sister, celebrating. She recently moved from Arkansas back to Texas. Celebrating this day also is Oscar Davis, a great guy and Korean Veteran, who turns 87 today, along with Carolyn Andrus, Wayne Scales, Sandra Huthison, Susan MacCammond, Sylvia Bland and our friend Francis Curl Hogg. They are joined by singer Ozzy Osbourne, 67, Olympic figure skater Katarina Witt, 50, Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, 31. and actress Julianne Moore, 55.*****On Dec. 4, Dana Simmons, Dick Jackson, Catherine Allen, Gwen Tallant and Stephanie Kreger all celebrate. Celebrities celebrating on this day are super model/ talk show host Tyra Banks, 42, actors Jeff Bridges, 66 and Marisa Tomei, 51.*****On Dec. 5, our buddy, the Mayor of Starks, Rene Hanks celebrates. Also Shea Bolton, Mary Bridges, Susie Collins, Francis Breaux and Belinda Force. They are joined by singers Little Richard, 83 and Gary Allen 48, actors Frankie Muniz (“Malcolm in the Middle”) 29. and

Ross Bagley (“Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) 26. *****Dec. 6, finds Richard Briggs, who has worn several hats at BCISD celebrates as does Debbie Bishop, Woody Canter, Barbara Cartwright, and Mayme Bock. Celebrities celebrating on this day, politician Andrew Cuomo, 58, comedian Steven Wright, 60 and Cleveland Brown’s Johnny Manziel, 23.*****On Dec. 7, Our friend Jim Keith, who moved away after “Ike” celebrates. We haven’t heard from him in several month. Also celebrating are Randy Philpott, Clarence and Mark’s brother, also Buddy Sheppard, Lois Boehme and Tracy Gilliam. They join Larry Bird, 59, basketball player; Terrell Owens, 42, football player; and actress Ellen Burstyn, 83.*****Celebrating on Dec. 8 are Samantha Peveto, Channing Larkin and C.R.. Davis. They join actors Kim Basinger, 62 and Teri Hatcher, 50 and country singer Sam Hunt, 31.*****Suicides in Texas prisons have risen from 22 in 2008 to 31 in 2014. Twenty-three inmates have taken their own lives this year. There has been 980 attempted suicides this year, up from 750 in 2008.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at PK’s Grill this week and Robert’s Restaurant next. Everyone is always welcome.*****John and Jeanette Clark stopped by. John, an old newspaper man, has slowed down his VFW work and now serves as the Chaplain. Jeanette is of course, sweet as ever.*****This week in 1942, a nationwide gasoline rationing went into effect to help the war effort. Many other products were rationed. In fact, by years end, almost everything was rationed. Neighbor Cox and I remember those days. Cox would go on to WWII. Eighty percent of today’s population wasn’t born yet.*****Sen. Robert Nichols and his sidekick J.D. Hale stopped by Tuesday just in time to run into J.B. Arrington, the barbeque king, (see his ad in this issue). Anyway, it was an experience for the Senator to meet politician Arrington, who serves on the Drainage District Board. The Senator and J.D. eat at J.B.’s often and say it’s real treat.*****We were sad to report that longtime music teacher Ann Bryant, the widow of Cecil Bryant, is in grave condition at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Our prayers are with her and the family. What a great lady she is. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Cheryl Fornols, Jake Glazner, Vergie Thomas, Lisa Walker, Beverly Blalack, Edd Brown, Eddie Robertson, Marie Moran, Wayne Scales, Barbara Blackwell, Sandra Huthison, Susan MacCammond, Todd Wilson, Trisha Anderson, Amber Franklin, Vincent Hoyt, Carolyn Andrus, Chris DeCuir, Slyvia Bland, Bill Force, Dana Simmons, Catherine Allen, Dick Jackson, Gwen Tallant, Stephanie Kreger, Francis Breaux, Belinda Force, Susie Collins, Mary Bridges, Rory Piccone, Shea Bolton, Steve Hightower, Debbie Bishop, Woody Carter, Cheryl Jones, Barbara Cartwright, Lois Cornwell, Mayme Bock, Richard Briggs, Emily Mangham, Michelle Potter, Vianna Miller, Jim Keith, Tracey Gilliam, Buddy Sheppard, Lois Boehme, Randy Philpott, Channing Larkin, C.R. Dick Davis and Samantha Peveto. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Every trip, truck driver Tee-Nonk Dartez stop by Fayola’s Truck Stop Diner for a piece of her fresh, homemade pie. One day, wen he was dere, tree bikers came in. Da first biker, him went over to old man Dartez and pushed a cigarette into his pie and sat down at da counter. Da second biker went over to da old man and spit in his glass of milk and sat down at da counter. Da turd biker turned over old man Dartez’s plate and sat down next to his buddies. Tee-Nonk, an old truck driver himself, didn’t say nuttin, he jus got up and left da diner. One of dem bikers said to Fayola, “Dat guy is not much of a man.” Fayola replied, “Old man Dartez is not much of a truck driver either, he jus backed over tree motorcycles on his way out. He jus crushed um.” C’EST TOUT The Texas Ethics Commission says Attorney General Ken Paxton can not accept gifts from out of state donors to finance his legal defense on securities fraud cases. Paxton, who last year was the darling of the Texas GOP, is facing felony indictments on three charge of violating state securities laws. Meanwhile, former Texas governor Rick Perry, who is facing felony charges also, has been tapping into the $3.5 million he went home with from his failed presidential bid. He reportedly has spent $2 million of it and will have to spend the rest.*****Donald Thrump continues to spread bigotry, venom and outright lies. He mocked a handicapped reporter and his supporters cheered. He lies about thousands and thousands of Muslims in New Jersey applauded the 9-11 attacks. The evidence shows it didn’t happen. Thrump knows today he will never be president of the United States but its a game with him that has set the GOP back years and isn’t helping our country either. He also tapped into a certain mindset of supporters that help him lead the Republican field but not nearly enough whackos to elect him president. The more the GOP condones Thrump, the deeper he digs their grave. The truth is that ‘The Donald’ is not the only candidate paying loosely with the facts. Ben Carson and Carley Fiorina doesn’t let the facts get in the way of a good story.*****My time is up. Thanks for yours. Read us cover to cover, check us out on the web 24/7 at www.therecordlive.com and shop our ‘Family of Advertisers.’ Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 2, 2015 •

Taste of Southeast Texas

Turkey SOS EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record

The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) awarded Orangefield Water Supply Corporation (Orangefield WSC) a Community Assistance Grant in November 2015 as part of its FY-2016 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to leverage local funds to replace water meters in its water distribution system.

SRA awards O’field WSC grant e Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to award Orangefield Water Supply Corporation (Orangefield WSC) a Community Assistance Grant in November 2015 as part of its FY-2016 Economic Development Initiative. e $10,000 check will be used to leverage local funds to replace water meters in its water distribution system. David Montagne, SRA’s Executive Vice-President and General Manager, in a letter to Orangefield WSC, wrote “Orangefield WSC’s project to implement water meters with automated water use readout service is an initiative that SRA supports in its efforts to improve water and wastewater systems throughout the basin” and “SRA looks forward to working with Orangefield WSC in the future as

we continue to focus on increasing the economic vitality of the Sabine River Basin” Funds provided for the Community Assistance Grant Program must fall within four project categories, which include 1) Water Supply; 2) Wastewater Management; 3) Water Conservation; and 4) Water Quality and are limited to $10,000 per project. Funds for the grant for Orangeﬁeld WSC were approved by SRA’s Board of Directors in October 2015. In order to be eligible for the Community Assistance Program, applicants should be a governmental entity, district, or a non-proﬁt, member-owned Water Supply Corporation or Sewer Service Corporation and

located within the Sabine River Basin of Texas. Water resource projects should be consistent with the statutory mission of SRA. Created as a conservation and reclamation district in 1949, responsibilities of the Sabine River Authority of Texas are to control, store, preserve and distribute the waters of the Sabine River and its tributary system for useful purposes. e Sabine River Basin covers a large portion of East Texas with a population of over 551,000 in all or part of 21 counties according to U.S. 2010 Census ﬁgures. A large portion of that area is rural in nature. For more information about SRA’s Community Assistance Program, contact Mary Vann at (409) 746-2192 .

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Nov. 23-25: Sebastian Neri and Hyerin Kim

Billy J. Fowler and Brittany M. Weise John W. Walles and Edna E. Bradley Robert K. Netterville and Amber L.

Scarbrough Jessie L. Ellis and Amber L. Benoit Hesacai J.R. Ivers and Emily M. Briscoe

ORANGE POLICE REPORTS Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Nov. 30: Larceny from vehicle, 7112 IH-10 Traffic accident, FM 105 Warrant service, 201 8th St.

Damaged property, 205 Border St. Fraud/illegal use of credit cards, 201 8th St. Miscellaneous incidents, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 2801 Sunset Dr. Assist other agency, 201 8th St.

Aggravated assault, 201 8th St. Theft, 3301 Cosmos St. Warrant service, 3201 16th St. Warrant service, 3118 edgar Brown Dr. Traffic accident, IH-10 at 23rd St.

Every year at anksgiving, my fiance, Kelly Sharpton tells me how his mom used to make a turkey hash with left over turkey. I have asked him how she made it, and all he can remember is that she would shred the turkey off the bones and smother it down in a skillet with a brown gravy. His mom passed away in September of 2007, so it’s impossible to ask her for her recipe. But even if she were here, I feel confident that she wouldn’t have a recipe. Most of the older women who cooked like she did rarely used recipes. is year, I started a search for turkey hash. I came across lots of recipes for it, but none were the way he described it. I found this one on Food.com that sounded a lot like the way Kelly described it to me. Only thing is it wasn’t labeled as hash, but as Turkey SOS. Since we didn’t have a turkey at anksgiving this year, I’m

going to make it for Christmas. If you have a recipe for turkey hash/turkey SOS, please share it with me so I can try yours and see if any match the dish Mrs. Sharpton made. Send recipes to news@therecordlive.com attn: Evelyn. Bon appétit!!

Turkey SOS 20 ounces shredded turkey 4 ounces mushrooms finely chopped (stems and pieces) 1/4 cup all purpose flour

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Officers with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls between Nov. 21-Dec. 1: Nov. 24 Animal bite, 7377 Royal Oaks Cr, Orange Criminal trespass, 2970 N. Main St., Vidor Death investigation, 2101 Honeysuckle Dr. Orange Criminal trespass, 3087 N. Hwy. 62, Orange Mental health concern, 205 Border St., Orange Nov. 25 Burglary of motor vehicle, 1065 W. Circle Dr., Vidor Criminal mischief, 8410 Stonebridge, Orange Warrant service, 27th St./Waffle House, Orange Disturbance, 380 Live Oak St., Vidor Nov. 26 Reckless driving, Hwy. 12 E. Disturbance/assault, 3294 Linscomb Rd., Orange Nov. 27 Lost firearm, 5595 W. Roundbunch Rd., Orange Theft/burglary, FM 1442 at Japanese, Orange Disturbance/assault, 1103 Mitzi Rd., Vidor Nov. 28 Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 720 Doty Rd., Vidor Theft, 818 Parish Rd., Orange Burglary of motor vehicle, 1970 Summerville Ln., Orange

Theft, 1460 Lucille St., Vidor Welfare concern, 11845 N. Hwy. 62 Assault, 3445 Ponderosa, Vidor Nov. 29 Disturbance, 160 Waddell Rd., Vidor Recovery of stolen vehicle, 10125 E. Greenwood Dr., Orange Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 635 Spoonmore, Vidor Theft, 8895 Northridge Dr., Orange Theft, 16954 FM 1442, Orange Criminal mischief, 5355 Atkisson Cr., Orange Threats, FM 105 and FM 2802, Vidor Nov. 30

Salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to taste 2 1/4 cups milk or heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce Directions Brown turkey. Add mushrooms, drained. Sprinkle mixture with ﬂour and seasonings. Add milk or cream and whisk until smooth and thickened. Add worcestershire sauce. Serve over toast or biscuits.

Disturbance/assault, 7158 Royal Oaks Cr., Orange Burglary of habitation, 2315 Battlin’ Bear Dr., Orange Disturbance/aggravated assault, 3282 Brent, Orange Death investigation, 6399 Chandler Rd., Vidor Welfare concern/injury to child/elderly, 583 Kennedy, Vidor Theft from motor vehicle, 454 Durso Rd., Orange Theft, 450 Russell Rd., Vidor Theft of recreational vehicle, 2932 Oilla Rd., Orange Disturbance, 9508 Hwy. 12, Orange

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Deaths and Memorials

Lorene Ognoskie Orange Lorene Ognoskie, 86, of Orange, died at her home on December 1. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10:00 a.m., at St. P a u l Lutheran Church, Groves. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00-9:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home, Bridge City and an hour prior to services at the church. Lorene Dorothy (Warnasch) Ognoskie was born May 11, 1929 to John and Emma (Jenke) Warnasch in Paige. While in grade school her family moved to Barker. She graduated from Addicks High School in 1947. She married Daniel F Ognoskie Feb. 8, 1947. He died on May 31, 2008. Lorene worked as a telephone PBX operator for many years. ey moved to Orange in 1954. ey were blessed with four children: the Rev Daniel (Judith) Ognoskie of Dwight, Ill, Dorothy (Donald) Restelle of LaPort and John and Paul Ognoskie of Orange; grandchildren Michelle and Katy Ognoskie, Dana (Josh) Mericle, grandson Anthony Reeves and three great grandchildren Aneaus Caylor, Kailen and Kaylee Mericle. Also surviving is her brother Leroy (Martha) Warnasch of Cypress and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and husband. She had been a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church in Orange and presently was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church, Groves. Interment will be at Claybar Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. In lieu of ﬂowers memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Groves.

Clara Harmon Orange e Celebration of Life for Mrs. Clara Harmon, 90, of Orange will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11:00 a.m., at the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m., at the church. She died Nov. 27, at Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include one son, Willie Ray Harmon; two daughters, Audrey Ann Welcome and Marion Turner; one brother, Raymond Williams and one grandson, Chris Welcome. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Beverly Duhon Orange Beverly Pickell Duhon, 68, of Orange passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont. Beverly was born Jan. 2, 1947 in Sulphur, La., to Nolia (Trahan) and Elmer Pickell. She had lived in the Orange area for 23 plus years, prior in Port Arthur and Sulphur, LA. Beverly was a member St. M a r y ’ s Catholic Church. She was a nurse for many years working with Dr. Morbia in Port Arthur, and Dr. Darby in Sulphur. She enjoyed going ﬁshing, crocheting and caring for her dog, Sparky. Beverly was a loving person who will be missed dearly. She loved spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Beverly is survived by her daughters, Lana Broussard-McDaniel and husband, Wayne and Rochelle Broussard-Ibarra and husband, Francisco, all of Orange; son, Tracy Lynn Broussard and wife, Crystal Gayle and hus-

band, David Duhon, all of Westlake; brothers, Everette Pickell and wife, Jean of Eunice, La. and Eugene Patrick Pickell and wife, Donna of Sulphur. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Antonio Ibarra and ﬁancée, Victoria Dennis, Sabrina Ibarra, Brooklyn Broussard, Eric Ibarra, Treysten Broussard and numerous nieces and nephews. A service of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Honoring Beverly as pallbearers will be Antonio Ibarra, Francisco Ibarra, Mitch Robertson, Wayne McDaniel, Dario Ibarra and Edward Ibarra.

Jay Blume Conroe Jay Donald Blume Sr., 105, of Conroe, formerly of Orange passed Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Park Manor in Conroe. Jay was born April 20, 1910 in Beaumont, to Martha S. (Hensley) and Edward D. Blume. He lived in Orange for 60 plus years until being displaced following Hurricane Ike. He then moved to Conroe to reside independently and be near family at the Carriage Inn Senior Livi n g Facility. Jay was an active Christian for over 70 years and a member of the North Orange Baptist Church for almost all of that time. He was ordained as a church deacon in 1948. He enjoyed playing golf, baseball, basketball, going fishing and games, dominos, forty-two and cards. After high school Jay began work at automobile dealerships in Beaumont. He worked at Consolidated Steel Shipyard in Orange during World War II and following that he returned to the automobile business for nearly 40 years. During that time he was employed by various automobile dealerships in and around the Golden Triangle; as well as, Houston, Bryan and Conroe. He worked in the capacity of setting up and managing automotive Parts Departments, as Service Manager and automotive Salesman and Manager. He was preceded by his parents; first wife of 64 years, Amanda Evelyn Blume; second wife of 9 years, Elba Hendley Blume; sisters, Zula, Cora, Nettie, Eula Olive May and brothers, John, Earl, Tillman and Jack. Jay is survived by his daughter, Sandra Kay Warren and husband, Bill of ; son, Jay D. Blume Jr. and wife, Patricia of Montgomery; grandchildren, Christiana Blume, Monica Johnson, Jeffery D. Blume and great grandchildren, Haleigh Blume, Olivia Blume, Ashley Johnson, Jacob Johnson and Keaton Blume. A funeral service will be held Friday, Dece. 4, at 1:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from noon until service time. e Rev. Rusty Dollar will be officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Orange Baptist Church or the charity of your choice in the memory of Jay D. Blume Sr.

James Wooten, Sr., Orange James S. Wooten Sr., age 99, passed away peacefully in Orange Sunday, Nov. 29, surrounded by family members. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Perry and F a n n i e Wo o t e n , along with 12 brothers and sisters. Also passing before him was his wife, Mildred Strong Wooten to whom he was married for 55 years. He was born in 1916 in Liberty County, where the family lived until later moving to the Nederland area. He met and married Mildred Strong of Center and they resided there a few years before permanently moving to Or-

ange. He was trained as a medic at Camp Barkley during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1944. He lived through the struggles of the Depression and learned the traits of being frugal, working hard, supporting your family and being self-reliant. After learning carpentry skills at an early age, he began working in the home-building industry and later obtained his real estate license. In the early 1960’s he was instrumental in the development of the Forrest Heights addition in North Orange. Working with Sid Johnson, they transformed raw acreage into plats and then built affordable starter homes on the lots. He firmly believed every working family should be able to own their own home and he personally provided financing for several for young families. Many people still live in homes touched by his hammer or paintbrush. roughout the years, he owned several commercial properties in Orange, served as honorary deputy for several sheriffs and continued to work as a selfemployed paint contractor until age 79 when he finally retired after developing heart problems. Even with declining health, he continued to love a good belly laugh and will especially be remembered for the laughter he shared with his brothers and sisters during their family get-togethers. In his later years, he reminisced much about the “good old days” and missed the time when a man’s word and handshake could be trusted. He will never be forgotten by his surviving son, James Wooten Jr, son, Edgar Wooten and daughter Charlotte Wooten. He is also survived by grandson Timothy Wooten and wife Miranda; granddaughter, Kim Lawrence; great-grandson, Tyler Wooten; great-granddaughter, Hannah Suitts; former daughter-in-law, Sandra Tucker; sister-in-law Loretta Wiggins; sister-in-law, Velma Wiggins and many, many wonderful nieces and nephews. His family invites family and friends to visitation at Dorman Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 5:00-7:00 pm. However, the family respectfully requests no home visits at this time. A graveside service will be held at Strong Cemetery in Huxley, under the direction of the Rev. Edward McRae at 1:00 pm ursday, Dec. 3. e family is thankful for the expertise, patience and kindness of the staff of the Meadows and Gentiva Hospice.

Jimmie Smith Vidor Jimmie L. Smith, 70, of Vidor, passed away Nov. 20, in Orange. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, Dec. 6, at First Baptist Church in Vidor. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. Terry Wright. Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm. Born in Eupora, Mi, she was the daughter of Tommie and Pauline L awrence. Jimmie was very involved in her church. She loved to sing and participated in many trios, quartets and choir programs throughout the years. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed spending time with her family. Jimmie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Lawrence and sister, Bobbie Oswalt. She is survived by her husband, Lowrey A. Smith; children, Jeﬀ Smith and wife Kathaleen, of Austin, and Ellen Trinkle and husband Kevin, of Vidor; grandchildren, Dillon and Kristen Smith and Nathan, Kaylie and Jeremy Trinkle; brothers, Harold Lawrence, of Ackerman, Mi. and Michael Lawrence, of Eugene, Or; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert Davis Humble Robert Wayne Davis, 71 of Humble, passed away peacefully at home, Nov. 24. A memorial service will be held at St Paul’s Methodist Church on Dec. 6, at 4:00 p.m. Robert was born in Texas City,

June 17, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Beulah Desper and sister Lucille Calhoun. He is survived by his wife Kristine Moore Davis; children Robert Wayne Davis Jr., and wife Erica, of West Springfield, Ma., Veronica Davis Hamann and husband Robert, of Agawam, Ma., Shana Hardizi and husband Hamid of Houston and Dianne Davis Foley of West Springfield. He is also survived by sister Emma Jean Griffin, and husband Tom and brother Albert Desper, and wife Deborah, all of Bridge City; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Vernon Strother Vidor Vernon “Bo” Strother, 66 died ursday, Nov. 26, at his home. A native of Oakdale, LA, Bo was a longtime resident of Vidor who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Bo loved to fish and hunt but especially enjoyed spending time at the beach with his grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Memorial Funeral Home with interment following at Restlawn Memorial Park. Bo is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, elma Strother, daughters, Elizabeth Hewett of Splendora, Marlesa Gould and husband Ron of Vidor, Stephanie Ardoin and husband Chad of Ville Platte, LA, Denice Jackson and husband Josh of Bronson and Chrissie Strother of Mauriceville; sons, Norman Smith of Splendora, Brian Strother and wife Jennifer of Madison, AL, Jeffrey Strother and wife Heather of Vidor and Justin Warren of Vidor and 33 grandchildren. Bo was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Strother, parents, Cliffton and Sylvia Strother and brothers, Cliffton Strother, Jr. and Shorty Strother.

Karen Guidry Orange Karen Marie Guidry, 57, of Orange, passed away Nov. 27, at her home. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Chaplain Kevin Trinkle oﬃciating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Karen was born July 31, 1958 to Preston Joseph LeDoux and Winell Breaux. She worked as a nurse for Dr. Bell and more recently Dr. Palmer but her biggest joy in life was her boys. Karen was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bo LeDoux and her niece Jody Clement. Karen is survived by her ﬁancé A.J. “Bubba” Simpson; stepmother Mittie LeDoux; sons Bryan Guidry and girlfriend Sara Berlinger and Tyler Guidry; grandson Landon Scott Guidry, his mother, Amber LeBlanc and her daughter Lexie LeBlanc; former husband, Allen Dave Guidry; sisters Kathy Martin Wallace and husband Corey and Cheryl Jagneaux; brother David LeDoux

and wife Susan and niece Shannon Benoit and husband Joel. Serving as pallbearers were Scott Lambert, Vince Lapeyrolerie, Beau Myrick, Craig Clement, Todd Duhon, Darell Duhon, Keith Wallace and Justin Simpson. Larry Hughs served as honorary pallbearer.

Sandra Hall Orange Sandra Lou (Sidan) Hall, 73, of Orange, died Wednesday, Nov. 25. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. Travis Hood and the Rev. Jeﬀ Bell. e family will receive friends at the cemetery 30 minutes prior to the service. Sandra was born in Lake Charles, La. and was the daughter of Ralph Carl Sidan and Annie (Tarver) Sidan. She was a homemaker and member of Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Harrold Lynn Staggs and Lynn Staggs, Sandra is survived by her husband, Roger V. Hall; nephews, Bret Staggs, Troy Staggs and great nephew, Bryce Staggs. For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Cove Baptist Church, 1005 Dupont Dr., Orange, Texas 77630. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Colleen Honkomp Orange Colleen Marie Honkomp, 59, of Orange, passed away Nov. 25, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, ursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am. Born in St. Louis, Mo, Dec. 31, 1955, she was the daughter of Kenneth Phelan and Doris (Stortz) Phelan. Colleen was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and writing and loved history. She was a great cook and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Kathy Tedder and nephew, Jeffery Tedder. She is survived by her husband, Oliver “Jim” Honkomp; children, Oliver “Jimmy” Honkomp and wife Teather, Kevin Honkomp and wife Amber, Joseph Honkomp and ﬁancé Heather, Kathern Danzer and husband Jeffery, Krissy Morris and husband Ryan, Christopher Honkomp and wife Chanidapa, Mathew Honkomp and wife Katelyn, Olivia Honkomp and ﬁancé Efren, Schawn Honkomp and wife Mandy and Adam Honkomp; grandchildren, Oliver Honkomp III, Alicia Honkomp, Katelynn Edwards, Ryan Morris, Annalynn Honkomp and Mathew Honkomp, Jr., Kirra Honkomp, Alex Pizano and one on the way; brother, Kenneth Phelan and wife Sherry and niece, Kandace Tedder.

Kenneth Ballard Orange Kenneth R. Ballard, 79, of Orange, passed away Nov. 25, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness which he fought with the same courage, strength, and unabashed grit that was so characteristic of how he lived his life. An informal memorial gathering for fellowship of friends and sharing of stories was hosted by the family Friday, Nov. 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Always a generous man and a strong proponent of education, he willed that his remains be donated to the teaching hospital at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for the advancement of medical study by UTHealth students. Born in Gladewater, Aug. 1, 1936, Kenneth was the son of Lester Ballard and Aleita (Etzel) Ballard. He graduated from Stark High School in 1954. After working for A. Schulman Corporation for 22 years, he left the company’s Orange plant as its maintenance foreman in 1978 to start his own business. As owner of IH-10 Auto Salvage, Inc. for 37 years, he built and ran a successful business (with no bailouts, he always enjoyed noting) that was one of the numerous lifetime accomplishments that made him so proud. His trusted word and a handshake often operated as his bond in business deals, and countless friendships developed out of business relationships. A beloved husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin, he was a great family man who always enjoyed spending time with friends and family; he did everything he could for those around him. His unforgettable sense of humor and sharp wit made him a joy to be around regardless of the time or place. He and his loving wife of 38 years, Mary, enjoyed many favorite past-times together, including travelling for sport and leisure, going dancing at any number of venues around Southeast Texas, and driving across the Sabine River to gamble in Lake Charles. He was an avid outdoorsman from the time he was an adolescent and was a longtime member and supporter of Ducks Unlimited, once being named Sportsman of the Year by the organization’s Sabine Chapter. His passion for hunting and fishing played a central role in his relationships with all of his grandsons, who loved and admired him as their “BigPaw;” he enjoyed many such trips with them, and he was most proud of being with each of his grandsons both when they caught their first fish and when they shot their first deer. Although he was unable to go to college himself, he believed strongly in the importance of young adults furthering their education beyond high school and was always there to support his children and grandsons however

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Orange County Happenings

Area Wide Community Events Schedules BC Christmas parade scheduled for Dec. 5

Extension office offers children’s literacy book program

BCLL offers discount sign-up rates

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Molina Foundation Children’s Literacy Book Program invites all youth Pre-K to 5th grade along with an adult to join us for our Reading Book Fair. This will be on Thursday, Dec. 3rd, at 6 pm at the extension office, located at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. This is free to the public. Please RSVP at 882-7010.

Get your early bird discount of $10 off each child by going online to www.bcll.org to register today. Boys and girls ages 4-16 may play in baseball, softball, and challenge leagues. The early bird discount is being offered thru Dec. 31. From Jan 1-17, registration fees will increase to $100 first child, $50 second and third child, with the fourth child being free. After Jan. 17, a $20 late fee will apply. Tryouts begin in late January and opening weekend will be March 4-5, 2016. Coaches registrations are also being accepted at this time.

American Legion to sell BBQ chicken plates The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave, Orange, will hold a BBQ chicken plate lunch fund raiser from 11 am-1 pm, Thursday, Dec. 3. Plates are $8 and consist of smoked chicken quarter, link, potato salad, beans, bread and dessert. Walk ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon Wednesday, Dec. 2 and before 9 am Thursday, Dec. 3 for orders and deliveries. City of Orange announces holiday schedules The City of Orange has announced their holiday schedule and closures. They are as follows: Thanksgiving: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Garbage regularly picked up on Thursday, will be picked up on Friday. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Nov. 30. The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 24 has been canceled. Christmas: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Dec. 28. The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 22 has been canceled. New Year: All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year. Garbage regularly picked up on Friday, will be picked up on Saturday. Regular City business will resume on Monday, Jan. 4. Fraternal Order of Eagles releases schedule of events

Kiwanis set date for Christmas Parade The 67th Annual Orange Christmas Parade will run on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “The Magical Music of Christmas.” Categories for entry are: commercial, non-profit and schools. Awards will be presented in each of these three areas and additional awards will be given for the Grand Marshall’s Choice and Judges’ Choice. For more updates on the Christmas parade, please visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX’s Facebook page. WOCCISD to have early class release West Orange – Cove CISD will observe an early release for all students and staff on Friday, Dec. 4. Student early release times for Dec. 4 are: •North Early Learning Center will release at 10:25 a.m. •West Orange -Stark Elementary will dismiss at 11 a.m. •The West Orange – Stark Academic Alternative Center will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. •West Orange – Stark High School will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. •West Orange – Stark Middle School will dismiss at 12:25 p.m. Buses will run. Christian Writers Guild cancels Dec. meeting The Orange County Christian Writers Guild will not be meeting in December. Meetings will resume in January on the usual second Tuesday of the month. Merry Christmas from the Orange County Christian Writers Guild. For questions, please contact Karen Y. Stevens at karen.stevens@coldwellbanker.com or 409 988-2588. LCM to host Beary Merry Christmas Market

Dec. 12, a members Chinese Christmas part will be held from 6 pmuntil. There is a $10 limit on gifts. Dec. 31, the New Year’s Eve Dance will be held from 8pm-midnight. Cover is $10 per chair, or $60 per table. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring your own party snacks. Reserve your chair or table early. For more information, or questions about any of these events, call 8867381. The lodge is located at 803 N. 28th St., Orange.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc. will host its third annual Beary Merry Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 am-3 pm, at Little Cypress Elementary, 5723 Meeks Drive. The event will kick off with a new and improved breakfast with Santa from 9-10 a.m. There will also be vendors from across southeast Texas, performances by student groups, a silent auction, vendor auction, a sweet shop, arts and crafts vendors, pictures with Santa and much more. Vendor spaces are available and can be secured by going to the LCM website, clicking on the “Community” tab and selecting Education Foundation, or by contacting Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 651-2187, Rossie Hughes, 313-7461, rossiedee@yahoo.com or Robin Milstead at milsteadrob@aol.com or 651-2187. A 10x10 booth area is $50. Table rental in the hallway area is $30. All proceeds go to the Foundation’s Grants-to-Educators program.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host their seventh annual Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6:00 pm. Following the parade, there will be a seasonal themed movie on the lawn behind BC Bank. The event is free and the community is invited to attend. For more information, contact the BC chamber at 735-5671. WOHS Annual Christmas Reunion Dance scheduled The WOHS annual Christmas Reunion Dance will be held Dec. 5, at the VFW, Hwy. 87, Orange. Doors open and the social hour begins at 6:30 pm, followed by dancing from 8 pm-midnight. Music will be by The Ken Marvel Band with Jivin’ Gene and Parker James. BYOB and snacks are welcome. Tickets are $10 per person for the casual attire event. The public is invited. For more information, contact JimmyGuidry at 738-2294. Vidor Chamber schedules Christmas cruise The annual Vidor Classic Christmas Cruise is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, from 2-8 pm at Capital One Bank. There will be live entertainment from Na Na Sha from 5 pm-until. Official lighting of the Christmas tree by Miss Vidor will be at 6:30 pm. Food and craft vendors will be on hand and Christmas carols will be performed by Vidor ISD choirs. Classic car entry fee is a can of food, a new toy or a donation. The event is free. For more information, call the Vidor Chamber of Commerce at 769-6339. GetDaNet Fishing Club to host tournament GetDaNet Fishing Club is preparing to host its first tournament of the 2016 year on Dec. 19, at Sam Rayburn. Weigh-in will be held at Caney Creek Park, but participants will not be required to launch there. Trailering for the tournament is O.K. This is not an open tournament. Participation has the condition that at least one angler from a boating pair must be a registered member of GetDaNet Fishing Club. If you would like to get involved with our fishing club, we’d love to have you as a member. Yearly dues are $30 for an individual and $50 for a husband-and-wife couple. VFW hosts Cadillacs The VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Cadillacs, Dec. 3, from 7 pm-11 pm. Tickets are $6 per person. The bar is open for beer, wine coolers, sodas and set-ups; BYOB. For information, call 886-9738. Jefferson County Singles to hold dance The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host a dance featuring Eazy The Band, Saturday, Dec. 5, 7-11 pm and Ken Marvel & Swamp Pop, Sunday, Dec. 6, 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.

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POLITICAL STATEMENT

Gothia announces for OC commissioner

St. Mary Catholic School is honored to announce Jillian Bland as the “Teacher of the Month” for December. Mrs. Bland was chosen by her dedication and pride she has in St. Mary Catholic School. Bland has been an asset to the school in many ways. She was recognized during morning announcements and received many special items with this reward including a reserved parking spot, teaching supplies and personalized snacks.

A person well-known in the community and service with civic organizations has announced plans to become an elected oﬃcial. Bridge City resident John Gothia announced earlier this week he has ﬁled as a Republican candidate for the position of Orange Community Commissioner in Precinct 3. He will oppose fellow Republican and incumbent Precinct 3 commissioner, John Banken, in March 2016. To the Citizens of Orange County and Precinct #3 • My name is John Gothia and I am running for Orange County Commissioner Pct. #3 and would like your vote as the Republican choice. I graduated from Bridge City High School then attended Lamar University for Business before starting my career with Altria where I have worked for 30 years as a Manager. I am married to Glynis Wright Gothia, a Bridge City ISD teacher. Our

Sheriff Keith Merritt sons Hunter and Forrest are also graduates of Bridge City High School. For over 25 years I have been involved as a dedicated volunteer and board member for several organizations that help those in need in our community and also serve as a volunteer to help promote our area for Economic Growth. I have lived in

Bridge City for over 50 years and my family and I are proud to call Orange County our home. • I believe our County is at a major turning point in our future and we need someone with the leadership skills necessary to promote and grow Orange County. As your Commissioner I intend to capitalize on this opportunity. In recent years we have all watched as Orange County has not had the growth that is needed to continue our quality of life while other communities around us have grown. Due to this our tax base has reduced, the budgets have had to be cut and services to the citizens have diminished as well as the employees of the county being negatively aﬀected. I know how to balance a budget while remaining fair to all involved, and I also know that the way to increase the services back to the citizens and to the employees is through economic growth. I

have the proven ability to bring community and business leaders together to promote our County to business groups and other opportunist looking for expansion or new locations. • I have the skills necessary to manage the business of the county’s day to day operations along with the energy it’s going to take to return Orange County back to a prosperous and growing community. • My goal is to work hard to return Orange County back to being ﬁnancially sound by making it the best place to live, work and play. By doing so the children of our community will be able to remain in Orange County while enjoying the better quality of life and job opportunities. • I will make a positive impact for the citizens of Orange County by helping to realize the opportunity and I ask for your vote for Commissioner in Precinct #3.

Dillon Dickerson and Dalton Dickerson and sister and brotherin-law, Jean and Benny Rasnic of Norman, Ok. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Betty Dickerson Burns and her husband, Kurvis of Shreveport, La; brother-in-law, Bill Dickerson of Farmington, Mi. and many nieces and nephews. For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Cove Baptist Church, 1005 Dupont Dr., Orange, Texas 77630 or to the charity of choice.

try Club, where she was a member. She was preceded in death by her son, David McLellan; grandson, Ian Fultz and her brothers, Edward, Charles, Robert, Wilbur and R a l p h Schwartzentruber. She is survived by her husband, L l o y d McLellan; children, Diane Fultz and husband Herb, of Monclova, Oh, Carol Chadwell, of Pinehurst, Charles McLellan and wife Sherry, of Orange and Alan McLellan and wife Susanne, of Woellstein, Germany; grandchildren, Renee Fultz, Lisa Chadwell, Kyle Chadwell, Kimberley McLellan and Kelley McLellan; great-grandchildren, Reese Knighton and Paislee Chadwell and her sister, Dorothy Grant, of Lansing, Mi.

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he could in their educational endeavors. His belief in the value of higher education led him and Mary to provide college scholarships for the past several years to graduating seniors at Orangeﬁeld High School. He was a great man who was highly respected by colleagues, friends, and family alike. His humor, love, and generosity will be remembered by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, L.G. Ballard and his sisters, Kay Jones and Reba Gearhart. ose left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Mary Belle (MacMillon) Ballard; two daughters, Melissa R. Pousson and husband Ray and Joy L. Richard, both of Orange; two step-children: Leslie Simon and husband Mike Miller, of Houston and Sammy Simon and his brother, Doyle Ballard and wife Norma, all of Orange. He also leaves behind what he considered to be a principal part of his legacy, his four grandsons: Benjamin R.

Pousson of Orange, Taylor R. Pousson of Austin, Matthew L. Richard and wife Michelle, of Gatesville and Cody M. Richard of Houston; two step-grandsons, Eric Simon of Orange and Danny Simon of Houston and his two beloved great-grandchildren, Emily and Luke Richard of Gatesville. He is also survived by his longtime boss, Tom E. Royston, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends, all of whom mourn his passing while relishing in the memories and legacy he leaves behind. e family would like to extend its sincerest heartfelt gratitude to caregivers Joan Williams, Angie Townsend, Debbie Courtney and his favorite cousin, Rosalie Scott, all of whom provided such exceptional and personal care during his illness while going along with his jokes and other usual shenanigans. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family requests that anyone wishing to honor his memory make a donation to Answered Prayer, 602

Azalea Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630.

Reba Dickerson Orange Reba Anderson Dickerson, 75, of Orange, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, at her residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. Travis Hood, pastor of Cove Baptist Church in Orange oﬃciating. Burial was to follow at Jerusalem Cemetery in Winnﬁeld, La. Honorary pallbearers were Benny Rasnic, Tim Rasnic, Dalton Dickerson, Jimmy Findlay, Collin Findlay and Dalton Dickerson. Born in Nocona, Dec. 10, 1939, she was a daughter of Orville and Bell (McNeely) Anderson. Following her graduation from Basile High School in 1958, she attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La, where she met her future husband. In 1963, she received her

degree in education from the University of Houston. She taught elementary school in Orange before she and her husband opened e Old Wood Shop. She was the founder and a beloved member of the Painted Daisy Chapter of e Society of Decorative Painters. She hosted local artist Tom Wi n d h a m and his art classes at e Old Wood Shop and e rift and Gift Shop; she was a long time member of Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 51 years, Bobby Ray Dickerson, Reba is survived by her son, Donald Dickerson of Fannett; daughter and son-in-law, Shirlyn and Jimmy Findlay of Bridge City; grandchildren, Collin Findlay,

Mildred McLellan Pinehurst Mildred Sophia McLellan, 91, of Pinehurst, passed away Nov. 24, in Orange. Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Dayton, Oh., on Sept. 17, 1924, she was the daughter of Louis Schwartzentruber and Sophia (Weisenhaupt) Schwartzentruber. Mildred loved to play golf at Sunset Grove Coun-

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 2, 2015

MUSTANGS INSIDER

WO-S pounds Caldwell 69-13

How good is a good trip on the lake?

Bellville next in Mustangs’ playoff run Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record

“Well… did y’all have a good day?” asked Gene Locke while helping tie off my bow rope back at the dock. Without hesitation, both clients nodded their heads in a positive direction and continued unloading their waders, rods and a lot of stuff they could have left at home. By the time they had dried off and loaded their gear in their truck I was cleaning the last of the eight trout and one redfish that we had to show for seven hour of wading. “If they think that’s good,” they should have fished with you yesterday offered a helpful onlooker gathered around the cleaning table. “Good” is a relative term when rating a fishing trip. e variables that can affect the outcome range all the way from the weather to lack of sleep the night before. Number or size of the fish is always the ultimate measuring stick for the casual angler, but for hard core fishermen looking for that one big trout bite, the term “good” takes on an entirely different meaning. e day before this trip, we did not wade and the fish fed all morning on a dead calm lake. When we couldn’t get bit fishing the shoreline, all we had to do was ease back out into the open lake and fish under the gulls. Nine slot reds satisfied the itch to catch a big fish and we had plenty of trout to go around. As far as they were concerned, they had a “good”day. On this particular trip, the nine fish lying on the cleanout table were not indicative of how successful the day had been. It had rained most of the morning, the wind was howling out of the northeast and we were limited to fishing only two small areas on the Louisiana shoreline. e bottom in

e West Orange-Stark Mustangs wasted no time, pouncing on the Caldwell Hornets early and never letting up as they went on to win, 6913, this past Friday in the Regional Semifinal game at New Caney’s Texan Drive Stadium. e win sets up a contest between WO-S and the Bellville Brahmas Friday night at 7:30 pm in the same stadium. “I didn’t believe in my wildest hallucinations that we were that much better than they were and that the score would be that high,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “We played hard and were able to score quick and we just got after them. at’s the effort you have to have at this time in the season.” e Mustangs relied more on the run, racking up 358 yards on the ground and six rushing touchdowns. e defense was able to score on two of their four interceptions and special teams scored on a punt return. On their first possession, it only took eight plays for quarterback Jack Dallas to march his offense down the field and cross the goal line for six points. Jeremiah Shaw had three carries on that drive before scoring from three yards out. e Chain Gang defense went to work immediately and forced the Hornets to punt after three plays. After trading the ball on back to back punts, the Mustangs took three plays to up the score by six. Dallas’ pass to KJ Miller for 24 yards put the Mustangs up and Dallas scored on the two point conversion for a 14-0 lead. e Mustangs ended the first quarter as Keion Hancock ran out of the “wildcat” formation and hit the end zone in just two plays. WOS led, 20-0 to start the second quarter. On their next possession, after forcing the Hornets to punt, Shaw took the handoff and headed for the end zone from 21 yards out for the score. Dallas’ two point conversion was good and the Mustangs lead, 28-0. After gaining their first first down of the game, the Hornets were forced to punt and sophomore Jarron Morris returned the punt 81 yards for a touchdown. Hancock, who also helps with the kicking duties, hit the first PAT and the Stangs were up, 35-0. e Chain Gang again forced the Hornets to go three and out, and on the Mustangs next play, Malech Ed-

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COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Not only can Jack Dallas pass the ball, 2453 for the season, he can also run if he wants to. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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wards hit the holes and took the ball 62 yards for the score. Hancock’s PAT was again good. e Hornets finally were able to get going after a pass from Caldwell’s quarterback Joseph Crnkovic was tipped into the hands of Tanner Stefka who ran 51 yards before being brought down at the 15. Two plays later, the Hornets got on the board on a 4 yard run by William Deleon. Crnkovic’s PAT was good. On the Hornets next possession, Mustang Malick Phillips picked off Crnkovic at the three yard line and returned it 97 yards as time expired. Hancock’s PAT was good and the Mustangs headed to the locker room up, 49-7. To start the third quarter, the Mustangs kicked off to Caldwell, but on their first play from scrimmage WO-S Ronald Carter picked off Crnkovic and returned it 25 yards for six. Hancock again put the ball through the uprights for the extra point and with only 20 seconds ticked off the clock after the half, the Mustangs led, 56-7. On the next possession, WO-S took their time moving the ball down the field on the ground, using Shaw and Miller before Hancock took the honors and crossed the goal line from four yards out. Crnkovic was again intercepted by Morris, setting up a touchdown run by Quentin Chargois. Dallas’s PAT was good and the Stangs led 69-7 going into the fourth quarter. e Hornets got on the board again late in the game when Crnkovic hit Devin Morris for a 72 yard score. “I’m proud of the way we played,” ompson said. “Our little sophomore Jarron Morris played well with two interceptions and a punt return for a touchdown and our defensive ends Ronald Carter and Keyshawn Holman had good games.” Dallas also had an outstanding game setting several records and breaking two that he set last year. With 335 career passing completions, he passes up Jimmy Salter’s record of 333. He also set a record this week with 4816 career passing yards, passing up Salter again, who passed for 4717. He passed Salter’s career passing touchdowns with 63 and also broke his

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KJ Miller had one receiving touchdown for 24 yards, two carries on the ground and also returned three kick offs. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs own single season passing record with 32 and single season passing yards with 2453 to outdo last years’ 2363. e Mustangs will now turn their attention to the Bellville Brahmas who are 11-2 and just defeated Giddings this past Friday, 37-20. Giddings was the Brahmas ﬁrst loss of the season in week two, 26-28. “ere are no ugly ladies at this dance,” ompson said. “Bellville traditionally has a good football program with good, tough kids. ey run the Slot T/Wing T similar to Orangeﬁeld with athletes. ey just throw the ball more.” According to ompson, the player that the Mustangs will have to know where he is at all times is fullback Mac Briscoe. On the defensive side of the ball, middle linebacker Dillon Johnson is the “bell cow” and has started since his freshman year. e Mustangs will be the visiting team when they meet Bellville Friday night at 7:30 at Texan

Drive Stadium in New Caney. Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic Oﬃceursday, 9-12 and 1-3 and Friday, 9-12 ONLY. Adult tickets are $6 and students $4 presale, with all tickets $8 at the gate. Directions From the South Take US 59 N towards New Caney and exit FM 1485. Make a U-turn at FM 1485 and continue on the service road of US 59 S for approximately 1 ¼ miles. Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway to enter the stadium. From the North - Take US 59 S towards New Caney and exit FM 1485. Continue on the service road of US 59 S for approximately 1 ¼ miles. Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway to enter the stadium, which is the visitor parking lot. For those who use a GPS, do not use the stadium address. Use 21262 US 59, New Caney, Texas 77357, which is Porter Glass and Mirror, the business right in front of the stadium.

Quarterback Jack Dallas only threw for 101 yards Friday night but it was enough to set and break several passing records for the Mustangs. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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If you can dial your calendar back a month to the October 25 meeting between our Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins when the Texans had surrendered 41 points in the ďŹ rst half, your can see the deďŹ nition of progress being made. Most fans ďŹ gured the team would just toss in the towel and call it another failed season like last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-14 ďŹ asco. But that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the case. Instead, the team bowed its neck and made a decent game of it, although they still lost 44-26 and watched their record drop to 25. Some of the leaders pushed their teammates and decided they were NOT going through another 2-14 season. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey merely agreed to push it up sev-

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New Orleans came to Houston Sunday with the worst defense in the league, forcing the Saints to change defensive coordinators during their bye week. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defense may have been improved, but it was the Texans who prevented an opponent from scoring a touchdown for the third time in the last four games. Houston breezed to a 24-6 win for a 6-5 record and a legitimate shot at getting into the playoďŹ&#x20AC;s either as the division champion or a wild card team. Besides being tied for the division lead, the Texans also are tied for the AFC wild card with the Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Hoyer returned as the Texansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starting quarterback and had one of his best games, completing his ďŹ rst 11 passes which put Houston in front 14-0 in the ďŹ rst quarter.

Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Houston Chronicle had glowing words for Hoyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been good. Excellent at times. Sleeker than Ryan Fitzpatrick, light-years beyond Ryan Mallett and the smoothest arm Texans fans have seen since Matt Schaub in 2012, when 124 and the playoďŹ&#x20AC;s were facts of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the 30-year-old on his ďŹ fth team in seven seasons spent Sunday unleashing his sweetest game of the year at the same time the Texans proved they were better than average for the ďŹ rst time since the new show began.â&#x20AC;? Hoyer completed 21-of-27 for 205 yards, two touchdowns and a 107.6 quarterback rating for the undrafted Michigan State product. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e defense, as usual, was led by defensive end J.J. Watt, who had his ďŹ fth multiple sack game, upping his NFL-leading total to 13 Â˝ and harassing Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall

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GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES

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Scientists Overboard

Two Terrell County game wardens and some deputy sheriﬀs responded to a 911 call about a boating accident with injuries on the Rio Grande River. A university research group with several boats was coming down the river when one boat hit a submerged rock. e collision, which threw four of the boat’s ﬁve occupants overboard, resulted in two injuries. One injured researcher was airlifted to a nearby medical facility while the other injured person was driven to an ambulance waiting nearby. Together with the agency’s Forensics Reconstruction and Mapping Team, the wardens are investigating the accident.

Not the Best Time to Take a Drink

Two Val Verde County game wardens were on patrol checking dove hunters east of Del Rio. As they sat at an intersection, they saw the driver of a passing vehicle take a drink from a bottle of wine. e wardens initiated a traﬃc stop and asked the driver about the open bottle of wine they saw in the

passenger seat. e man said he was on his way to meet with his priest because he was going to be an altar server that morning. He planned to provide the bottle of wine as a gift, he said, but he wanted to see what ﬂavor the wine was, so he took a drink. e wardens ﬁled a case for having an open container of alcohol.

immediately respond to search for the stranded boaters, so the warden launched his patrol boat and quickly located the stranded boaters, about three miles into the Oklahoma side of the lake. The warden towed the boat back to the nearest boat ramp. The passengers were cold but otherwise all right.

Stranded but Not Abandoned

Shock on the Border

A Grayson County game warden received a call from the Grayson County Sheriff ’s Office about a possible stranded boat on the Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma. The caller said a young man flagged her down as she drove by the Denison Dam boat ramp. The young man told the woman his boat had broken down, so he swam for two hours back to the shore to find help. The warden went to the boat ramp and talked to the young man, who said when his boat broke down a few hours earlier, he’d put on a life jacket and tried to swim his small boat to shore. After about 30 minutes, however, the young man said he had to let go of the boat, on which three passengers were still waiting for rescue. The Grayson County Sherriff ’s Office had advised the warden that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol would not be able to

A Red River County game warden received a call from the Red River County Sherriff ’s Office about a landowner who said several subjects were shocking fish in the Red River. e warden had dispatch call the warden in McCurtain County, Oklahoma before he went to the river. When he arrived at the river, the warden saw the suspects exit the river on the Oklahoma side. e warden relayed a description of the suspects’ vehicle to the McCurtain County officers, who stopped and held the suspects until Oklahoma wardens arrived. e wardens didn’t find any fish with the suspects, but they did confiscate a shocking device.

You Look Familiar…

As a Delta County game warden and a Hunt County warden patrolled Greenville City lakes early one morning, they contacted a man who was sitting in his parked truck. One warden immediately recognized the man as someone he had arrested on a warrant for aggravated assault of a peace oﬃcer in 2011. During the arrest, the warden had found methamphetamine when he searched his vehicle. e man served three years in prison and was released on parole. e wardens noticed the suspect seemed very nervous as they spoke to him, though he consented to a vehicle search. e wardens found a glass pipe and methamphetamine. e suspect said he would be going back to prison for violating his parole.

Voices in the Bushes

was “looking for the voices in the bushes.” When the warden asked what the voices were saying, the man said he kept hearing a high-pitched “Whoooooop!” e warden arrested the suspect for possession of a controlled substance.

Captain America Lives in Texas

As a Wharton County game warden patrolled a field during the South Zone dove season opener, he came across one hunter dressed like Captain America, wearing flag shorts and a Captain America T-shirt. e hunter harvested 15 birds opening morning. When the warden checked the same field later that afternoon, he saw a familiar face: Captain America was still there, shooting dove, even though he had reached his daily bag limit that morning. e warden walked over to the hunter and asked him how his hunt was going. Captain America said it was “going great” and that he had already harvested 10 birds that afternoon. When the warden asked him how he did that morning, the hunter paused before realizing he had talked to the same warden that morning. e warden advised Captain America to consider wearing camouflage next time he was out hunting. e warden seized his 10 birds and issued a citation.

Don’t Lie to the Wardens

As two Atascosa County game wardens checked dove hunters in the special white-winged dove area of Atascosa County, they saw a hunter cleaning six mourning doves. e wardens saw the hunter toss something in the brush as they drove up. After inspecting his pile of cleaned birds, the wardens saw two quail carcasses. e hunter denied harvesting the quail, even though he was hunting alone. e wardens looked in the brush where they had seen the hunter throw something and found two quail breasts. e wardens gave the hunter a citation for exceeding the daily bag limit of mourning dove and for possessing quail in closed season.

A Freestone County game warden received a call from a landowner, shortly after midnight, about a possible road hunter. He had seen a truck drive slowly past his property several times, shining headlights into his pasture. e warden went to the property, and as he was getting a description of the suspect’s vehicle from the landowner, the truck he was looking for happened to drive right by the warden’s vehicle. e warden observed the truck shine its headlights into the landowner’s pasture several times before following the truck. When the truck stopped in the middle of a public roadway for a few minutes, the warden initiated a traffic stop. Although the warden did not find any hunting equipment in the truck during a consensual search, he did find a glass pipe and methamphetamine. e driver said it looked like a drug pipe but it wasn’t his. e warden asked the suspect why he was shining his lights in the pasture. e man said he

While setting up on a suspected baited area, a LaSalle County game warden and a Dimmit County game warden heard some shots nearby and decided to investigate. Upon arriving at a tank dam where they heard the shots, they saw three individuals standing on top of the dam hunting dove. After talking to the three people, the wardens found a sack of milo in the back of the men’s vehicle and all over the ground around the hunters. e wardens also found one of the hunters was over his daily bag limit of mourning dove, another hunter was hunting without a license and all three were hunting over a baited area. e man without a hunting license reluctantly gave his ID to the wardens, who discovered the man had a warrant for child neglect. e wardens took him to the LaSalle County Jail.

The WOS (Visitors) vs. Bellville, quarterfinal football game will be played on Friday, Dece. 4, at 7:30 pm at Texas Drive Stadium, New Caney. Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic office Thursday, Dec. 3, from 9 am-12 pm and 1-3 pm and Friday, Dec. 4, from 9 am-12 pm. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $8.

exit FM 1485. Make a U-turn at FM 1485 and continue on the service road of US 59 S for approximately 1 ¼ miles. Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway to enter the stadium. From North - Take US 59 S towards New Caney and exit FM 1485. Continue on the service road of US 59 S for approximately 1 ¼ miles. Turn right onto Valley Ranch Parkway to enter the stadium.

Directions **Note: If you are using a GPS, please do not put in the stadium address. Many systems are not yet updated. It is best to use the address for Porter Glass and Mirror (21262 US 59, New Caney, Texas 77357), located at the corner of US 59 S and Valley Ranch Parkway. From South - Take US 59 N towards New Caney and

Parking at Texan Drive Stadium When pulling into Texan Drive Stadium off Valley Ranch Parkway, you are entering on the Visitor/East side of the stadium where the Visitor/East box office is located. Valley Ranch Parkway continues around the facility to the Home/West side of the stadium where the Home/West box office and Press Box are located.

You Really Should Have Hunted Legally

HOW TO SEE THE MUSTANGS

Nice way to spend a winter day!

Colburn neither area was user-friendly as the knee deep mud made each step a challenge. What was never mentioned at the cleaning table was that they kept the one red to grill only because they were tired of eating turkey. Over the course of the day they had cussed and released at least a dozen more that ambushed their Corkys. e eldest of my two clients had also caught and released his ﬁrst eight pound trout and, as he reminded me several times over the course of the day, “When you’re seventysix the window is quickly closing.” e trip was “good” enough in fact that they booked two more the following week before leaving. Big trout or not, very few anglers would have listed that day

Continued from Page 1B in the “good trip” column. “Good” is deﬁnitely a response not to be taken at face value! While on the subject of wading for big trout, I have possibly experienced every mishap short of drowning and, fortunately, most have been more comical than painful. Aside from simply tripping and ﬁlling my waders with cold brackish water on far too many occasions, I have also dropped everything from pocket knives to instant cameras in water too deep and murky to warrant hunting them. About the time you think that you have seen or done it all, however, you witness one more “uhoh” you would never have even considered. Upon climbing back in the boat after a two hour wade recently, one of my two young

Korner spleen. e Colts downed Tampa Bay 25-12 to remain tied with Houston for first place in the AFC South Division. Perhaps this situation will become clearer after Dec. 20 when the Texans try to win at Indianapolis for the first time in franchise history. KWICKIES…And while we’re on the subject of the Houston Texans, the NFL announced last weekend that under its flex scheduling system, the Dec. 13 game against the New England Patriots slated for a noon kickoff at NRG Stadium has been changed to a prime time nationally-televised game that begins at 7:30 p.m. on that Sunday. ere were a few alterations to this week’s Associated Press Top 25 Collegiate Football Poll, although Clemson and Alabama retained their top two places, Oklahoma came up two spots to No. 3, and despite being only one of two teams still undefeated, Iowa slipped down one notch to No. 4 while Michigan came up one place to No. 5. Ohio State came up two spots to No. 6, Stanford shot up six slots

clients asked his brother to help him pull his waders off. inking that he had simply had enough, I asked him if he preferred to stay in the boat and drift fish the remainder of the day. He didn’t acknowledge the question and never made eyecontact while sheepishly thrusting his arm deep into the right leg of his waders. With a smile of relief, he extracted his cell phone from the wader boot. “I thought that I had put it back in my pocket until I felt something vibrating every few minutes on the side of my calf,” he stated while checking his missed calls. “I missed my pocket after answering a call, but at least I didn’t drop it in the lake.” Sometimes “good” is just finding a dry cell phone!

Continued from Page 3B to No 7, North Carolina, who I believe is the college football’s most underrated team, moved up three places to No. 8, Notre Dame dropped five slots to No. 9 and Florida State jumped four places to No. 10. TCU jumped four spots to No. 11 after beating Baylor in that yucky weather Friday night and the Bears dropped from No. 7 to No. 12. And while on the topic of college football, several coaching moves are being made with one of the biggest being Mark Richt’s announcement that he stepped down as Georgia’s coach Sunday. Virginia Tech’s long-time coach Frank Beamer retired and is being replaced by Memphis’ head coach Justin Fuente. Rutgers not only fired football coach Kyle Flood but also axed athletic director Julie Hermann. e University of Texas woman’s basketball team defeated Tennessee 64-53 Sunday, snapping the Lady Vols’ 27game home victory skein. e eighth-ranked Lady Longhorns remain undefeated after five games this season. Kobe Bryant announced Sun-

day that this season would be his ﬁnal one after a 20- year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant went right from high school in suburban Philadelphia to the Lakers in 1996 and earned ﬁve championship rings and 17 AllStar selections with the franchise. JUST BETWEEN US…Congrats to Head Coach Cornel Thompson for leading his West Orange-Stark Mustangs into the fourth round of the state football playoffs for the fifth straight time. The 12-1 ‘Stangs only setback came at the hands of Class 5A power Richmond Foster, who fell in the playoffs last weekend. Thompson’s Mustangs have rolled over Houston Scarborough, Wharton and Caldwell in the first three rounds of the state playoffs and will face Bellville (11-2) Friday at 7:30 p.m. in New Caney. Bellville downed Caldwell 41-30 in Zero Week and barely got past Hamshire-Fannett 21-19 in the area round. Let’s hope Coach T continues cracking the whip and making the trip right to the state finals again this year.

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BC’s Denton picked to CHAIN GANG GETS IT DONE play for USA football Staff Report For e Record Bridge City Cardinal sophomore wide receiver, Hunter Denton, has been selected to represent the United States against Canada at the 2016 International Bowl, Feb. 5. e International Bowl series will be played at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. e games will be broadcast live on ESPN-3. Denton is among just 58 high school football players selected among nearly 8,000 players nationwide. Denton will play wide receiver for one of the four high school-aged national teams which will compete against national teams from Canada. Denton will take the field for the United States on February 5. “I am really excited and proud,” said Gary Denton, father of the young football player. “Hunter was given the opportunity to try-out and made the cut from players from all over the United States.” Denton, 6-2 and 170 pounds is one of the fastest Bridge City athletes in a Cardinal uniform this season. He clocks a 4.4 in the 40 and played at wide receiver, corner back and a kickoff and punt returner in one of the best seasons the Cardinals (7-4, 4-2) have had in several years. e U.S. National Teams are assembled and managed by USA Football, which is recognized as the sport’s national governing body by the U.S. Olympic Committee. U.S. rosters and coaching staffs will be announced throughout December and are available on . Canadian rosters will be announced in early 2016. e games are a collaboration of the sport’s national governing bodies in each country – USA Football and Football Canada – featuring top student-athletes in high school football’s greatest annual international competition.

The Chain Gang defense swarmed Crnkovic, forcing the Hornets passing game to four interceptions and just 15 of 35 completions. RECORD PHOTOS: Meri Elen Jacobs

Bridge City Cardinal sophomore Hunter Denton seen here during game action in the 2015 season. Denton has been selected to play wide receiver for the United States against Canada in the select USA Football Team on Feb. 5. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant e event will feature a week of practices and activities for each team, culminating in internationally sanctioned competitions. e NCAA recognizes USA Football’s International Bowl as a national team competition. Playing for the United States in the International Bowl is exempt

from high school a senior’s limit of two all-star game appearances. USA Football and Football Canada are among the 71 national federations who are members of IFAF. IFAF’s member nations span six continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America.

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 2, 2015

KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

Mustangs continues march into postseason JOE KAZMAR For e Record Playoﬀ Games is Week

Sophomore Jarron Morris had two interceptions and an 81 yard punt return for a touchdown for the Mustangs. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Keion Hancock has been on fire after returning from an injury early in the season. Hancock had five carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

WEST ORANGE-STARK (121) over BELLVILLE (11-2) 7:30 p.m. Friday at New Caney—e Mustangs have played three relatively soft foes in the first three rounds of the state playoffs and could very well be encountering a fourth this week. Coach T certainly doesn’t want his team to get caught in that kind of trap and will practice even harder to prepare for this quarterfinal contest CARTHAGE (10-3) over SILSBEE (11-2) 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Stadium in Tyler— Carthage just knocked the state’s No. 1 team from the ranks of the undefeated when they outlasted Navasota 55-48 Friday night. e Tigers have been getting better with every game and will have to bring their “A” game this week. McNEESE STATE (11-0) over SAM HOUSTON STATE (9-3) 7 p.m. Saturday at Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles—e No. 4-seeded Cowboys endured a bye week while the Bearkats fought for dear life to nip Southern Utah 42-39 Saturday in the first-round game at Huntsville. e Pokes got behind early to Sam Houston during the regular season last month before scoring 27 unanswered points and winning comfortably. It promises not to be as easy this time. HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS OF INTEREST—Class 6A-I— Galena Park North Shore (10-3) over Dickinson (12-1); Class 6AII—Katy (13-0) over Manvel (112). Class 5A-I— George Ranch (13-0) over Temple (12-1); Class 5A-II— Ridge Point (10-3) over Angleton (8-5); Class 4A-II— Celina (13-0) over Krum (8-5), Gilmer (13-0) over Atlanta (9-4), Sinton (12-0) over Cuero (8-5); Class 3A-I—Cameron Yoe (12-1) over Teague (11-1); Class 3AII—Franklin (13-0) over Corrigan-Camden (9-4); Class 2A-I—Shelbyville (12-0) over Lovelady (13-0); Class 2A-II— Tenaha (8-5) over Muenster (121). FCS Tournament Playoffs (Second Round-Sat.)—Illinois State (9-2) over Western Illinois (7-5), Jacksonville State (10-1) (9-3), over Chattanooga Charleston Southern (9-2) over e Citadel (9-3), North Dakota State (9-2) over Montana (8-4), James Madison (9-2) over Colgate (8-4), William & Mary (9-3) over Richmond (8-3), Northern Iowa (9-3) over Portland State (9-2). COLLEGE—Bowling Green over Northern Illinois (Fri.); Clemson over North Carolina, Alabama over Florida, Michigan State over Iowa, Baylor over Texas, Stanford over Southern Cal, Houston over Temple, West Virginia over Kansas State, Western Kentucky over Southern Mississippi, Grambling over Alcorn State, Georgia Southern over Georgia State, Arkansas State over Texas State, Louisiana-Lafayette over Troy. PRO PICKS—Green Bay over Detroit (ursday Night); Houston over Buffalo, Arizona over St. Louis, Seattle over Minnesota, Tennessee over Jacksonville, Chicago over San Francisco, NY Jets over NY Giants, Tampa Bay over Atlanta, Baltimore over Miami, Cincinnati over Cleveland, Denver over San Diego, Kansas City over Oakland, Carolina over New Orleans, New England over Philadelphia, Pittsburgh over Indianapolis; Washington over Dallas (Monday Night).

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 2, 2015

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Good Shepherd Lutheran to host Pizza with Santa Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be hosting their annual Pizza with Santa, Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 6:00 pm, at the church, located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City. There will be pizza, salad, cookies and punch between 6-6:30 pm. Santa will begin receiving children between the ages of zero and 12 at 6:30 pm. He will have a gift bag for each child. Guests are welcome to bring cameras to for photos, or the church will gladly take photos of your child and email them to you. The public is invited.

First Baptist BC to offer Christmas program, Taste of Christmas On Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6 pm, the First Baptist Church Bridge City Music Ministry will present “GOD With Us, a Christmas Advent Celebration” an hour of scripture readings and music by the church Christmas Choir, ensembles, soloists, and congregation. “GOD With Us” will be followed at 7 pm by “A Taste Of Christmas” sponsored by FBC’s Sunday School Classes. The community is cordially invited to join the First Baptist Family for these events. A nursery for children zero-three years will be available from 6-7 pm for the program. The church is located at 200 W. Roundbunch Rd. For more information, call the church office at 735-3581 or email music@fbcbc.org .

North Orange Baptist presents ‘Village of the Nativity

North Orange Baptist Church would like to invite the community to the Village of the Nativity, Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 pm. Over 100 church members are joining together to recreate Bethlehem in order for visitors to hear first hand from the townspeople about the newborn King as you walk through a lighted first century recreation that ends with baby Jesus lying in a manger surrounded by his parents, shepherds and the wise men. Enjoy the numerous sights, sounds and smells that would have been experienced some 2,000 years ago and finish up the evening with a cup of hot cocoa, cookies and some Christmas carols. The event is free. The church is located one mile north of I-10 on 16th St. (Highway 87) and is free to the community. For more information, visit www.nobcfamily.com, or call 8835678.

Good Shepherd offering refreshments during, after parade The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, is opening their doors to the community during the Bridge City Christmas Parade on Dec. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. Coffee, soft drinks and water will be served, as well as offer the use of rest room facilities. Please feel free to watch the parade from the church’s

front lawn and enjoy refreshments during and after the parade. Pastor Paul Zoch and his congregation wish all of you a Merry Christmas.

FUMC of Mauriceville offers Christmas Bible School A free Christmas Bible School will be offered at First United Methodist Church of Mauriceville Friday, Dec. 11, Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. Friday night kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with registration, supper, music and pictures. Saturday, late registration begins at 8:45.m. and the program runs from 9:00 to 2:30 and includes lunch and snacks. The closing program is Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. Parents or guardians must register each child. Ages: pre-K to 5th grade are welcome. Information also available on Facebook at Mauriceville Methodists. First United Methodist church is located at 11929 Highway 12 at Johnson Rd. in Mauriceville. For more information, call the church at 745-4446.

Good Shepherd to host pecan fundraiser Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has started their annual Durham-Ellis nut and products fundraiser. This fundraiser supports their music program, which provides scholarships to music major students at our colleges and universities. This year they are selling pecan halves 1 lb. bag for $8.75, pecan pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, walnut halves and pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, roasted cashews 1 lb. bag for $ 6.75, raw almonds 1 lb. bag for $6.50, trash mix 1 lb. bag for $ 3.50, hot and spicy peanuts 1 lb. bag for $ 2.50, peanut brittle 7 oz. bag for $ 3.50 and frosted praline pecan 12 oz. bag for $8.75 . You can place your order by calling one of the following ladies: Tana @ 735-2044 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.

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.

4 Annual Luminary Remembrance Service th

Saturday, December 5

Memorial Service will begin at 4:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Lighting at each cemetery will follow service. Luminaries will glow throughout the night.

Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 4560 South Hwy 87 Orange, TX Orange Forest Lawn 2312 Irving St Orange, TX

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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

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

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

www.fumcorange.com

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

Bring a chair for outdoor service. Light refreshments will be served. *Bad Weather Day December 12th

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For More Info Call: 409-735-7145

1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

First Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

409-886-4167

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

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

Pastor: Michael Procella EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

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

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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

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

Harvest Chapel

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

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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

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

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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

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19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

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For Sale by Owner 10418 FM 1130 in LCM 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 409-7792566 HOMES FOR RENT 2/1 IN BCISD, ceiling fans, gas stove and refrig. included, pantry, washer/dryer hookups inside house, living / dining room combination with patio doors opening to large covered deck overlooking private lake, covered parking for 2 cars, 8’x22’ storage room, nice yard with shade trees, located on quiet dead-end street in Bridge City, $950 monthly + $499 dep., (409) 735-8288. (11/11) 3/1/CP, Large yard, quiet location on dead-end street,$620 montly (includes garbage pick-up) + $500 dep., No inside pets or smoking, will be available in early Nov. (409) 735-6970 or (979) 240-4650. (11/11) 4/2 W/ ALL APPLIANCES, New House, CA/H, moderate income, must

have 4 children to qualify,large yard, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R) 3 BR, 2 Bath, Central Air / Heat, Roomy, Quiet Neighborhood. References required, NO PETS. $500 Deposit - $900 month 474-1147 APARTMENTS Don’t Worry, Be Happy in a newly remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with all bills paid. $800 month or $650 you pay electric. Deposit $400 Call 409-7353856 for more info. APPLIANCES 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 to $200, Call Harry @ (409) 8864111. (tfn) USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St.(10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-8864111 (TFN)

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ESTATE SALES 181 Tiger Lily, Bridge City - (Off of FM 1442 Turn on Fernwood, across from Methodist Church). Friday, Dec. 4, 8 am-5 pm and Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 am-4 pm. Solid maple hutch, table with 6 chairs, serving cart, dinette w/ chairs, couch, love seat, recliner, two lift chairs, end tables, corner curio, wooden rocker, four piece bedroom set with Craftmatic adjustable king bed, two vintage white twin beds, white mirrored vanity, three other white tables, vintage gray and chrome drop leaf table, large brown area rug, computer desk, file cabinet, office chair, bedding, towels, table cloths, dishes, appliances, some collectibles, glassware, home decor, knick knacks, Christmas items, GE electric dryer, lawn and shop tools, patio furniture, frames, books, wall decor, 2006 Grasshopper (model 618) zero turn lawnmower w/ 52 inch mowing deck, hydraulic power lift and folding deck, 18 hp Kohler engine, dual swivel rear wheels with approximately 550 hours; well maintained by the dealer. Always garage kept and very clean. 2005 Yamaha 650 V-Star custom motorcycle, blue with ghost flames on the tank, 2319 miles - garage kept.

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GARAGE SALES HUGE GARAGE SALE at 6581 Crosstimber, Orange 77632 onFri. Dec. 4th & Sat. Dec. 5th from 8 am until. No Early Birds Please! 2008 Tires, Rims & truck parts, furniture, toys, clothes, household items to much to list. Carport Sale at 3705 Martin in Pinehurst on December 5th from 8 to 3. NO EARLY BIRDS! Gift items, glass decorations & more. Big Garage Sale, Circle 4, Greenwood Acres, Maurceville (behind the bank) Dec 4-5, 8-5 pm Christmas items, tools, clothes, furniture antique,new fishing gear, estate sale items. Huge Garage sale Dec 4-5 from 8 until? 2543 Wagner Drive. Watch for signs half a mile north of I10 W off Hwy 62. Cleaning out 3 homes. Baby items: baby swings, bouncer, unopened formula. Lots of baby clothes, children & adults clothes, winter coats & sweaters, shoes and purses. Furniture: couch & chair, some antiques & vintage items, excercise equipment, lots of decorative items, what nots, all kinds of household items,kitchen items, large artifical Christmas tree, camping equipment, toys, some free toys, bedding, comforters and sheets. On Going Inside & Outside Sale at 4791 Nan Drive, down from Flying J’s Now to Christmas from 10 am to 2 pm. Large TV, Small TV, Estate prices, thrift prices, rummage sale prices. (12/16)

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Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of HAROLD NEAL FAIR Deceased, were issued on October 26, 2015, in Cause No. P17336, pending in the County Court at Law, ORANGE County, Texas, to: JAMES KELLY FAIR. 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: James Fair 4652 Lemonville Orange, Texas 77632 DATED the 30th day of November, 2015.

Jim"Sharon"Bearden JIM SHARON BEARDEN Attorney for Jesse Butler State Bar No. 01983000 116 South Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-883-4501

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GREGORY ALLEN STATON, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CARL NOLAN SMITH, DECEASED.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary were issued for the Estate of GREGORY ALLEN STATON., on NOVEMBER 18, 2015, in Cause No. 17253, pending in the County Court of Orange County, Texas, to: SARAH DEAN STATON.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary were issued for the Estate of CARL NOLAN SMITH., on NOVEMBER 13, 2015, in Cause No. 17367, pending in the County Court of Orange County, Texas, to: LISA RENE SMITH

The residence of such Independent Co-Executrix is c/o Douglas C. Sikes, PROVOST UMPHREY LAW FIRM, LLP, PO BOX 4905, Beaumont, Texas 77704. All persons having claims against this Etstate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Sarah Dean Staton, Independent Executrix of the Estate of Gregory Allen Staton, Deceased.

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The residence of such Independent Co-Executrix is c/o Douglas C. Sikes, PROVOST UMPHREY LAW FIRM, LLP, PO BOX 4905, Beaumont, Texas 77704. All persons having claims against this Etstate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Lisa Rene Smith,, Independent Executrix of the Estate of Carl Nolan Smith, Deceased.

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THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: NORMAN PADILLA, 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 EMILY PADILLA, Petitioner, was filed in the 163rd District Court of Orange County, Texas, on November 23, 2015, against NORMAN PADILLA, numbered 150951-D, and entitled IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF EMILY PADILLA AND NORMAN PADILLA. The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE The date and place of birth of the child/ren who is/are subject fo the suit: ISIAH THOMAS PADILLA SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS 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 November 24, 2015. VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm. In the rear of the Santuary Building at 4775 N. 16TH ST (N87) in Orange, 77962. Call Angela 409-474-2171 or Candy 409-779-4289 for details. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join. DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30

p.m. at St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Dr. in Orange in the Brother Sun Room of the Canticle Building.. GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGH LOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior. Meets Tues. 7 pm. at the Immaculate Conception Ed. Bldg., 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more info call 9620480 RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. In addition, a 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention, referrals and

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President Obama Unleashes Hunter-Killers on ISIS Staff Report For The Record

The Obama administration is dispatching a targeting force of elite U.S. special operations troops into northern Iraq, after top U.S. defense and intelligence officials warned the ISIS network is growing faster than the coalition that’s fighting it, senior U.S. officials told the online news agency The Daily Beast on Tuesday. The new special operations task force, led by the elite Joint Special Operations Command,

is aimed at denting the socalled Islamic State group’s popularity by decimating its leadership and gathering the intelligence needed to cut off more of its operations before they can launch. JSOC will initially lead the targeting effort in Iraq, but the special operations footprint could be expanded to include other special operations forces, a senior military official told The Daily Beast on Tuesday. “It depends on our success with the initial mission,” which will likely influence how much

the Iraqi government will allow, he said. “We will take every opportunity we can get,” he added. The task force will be roughly 200 strong, based in northern Iraq, a second senior defense official said. It’s the sharp end of the spear that will work with roughly 50 special operations advisers who are deploying to northern Syria later this month, to advise local forces how to fight. “It puts everybody on notice in Syria,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter told Congress on

Tuesday. “You don’t know at night who’s going to be coming in the window. And that’s the sensation that we want all of [ISIS’s] leadership and followers to have.” The war against ISIS began as a mission that President Barack Obama swore would not lead to ground troops. It became an operation in which U.S. officials only grudgingly acknowledged forces were not only on the ground but in combat. Tuesday’s announcement suggests that U.S. forces could now be on the front lines. The announcement of additional troops, made during a House Armed Services Committee on the war effort, surprised many at the Pentagon. Several of those involved in the effort struggled to answer basic questions about the new mission. Carter and Chairman Dunford told the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that the new “expeditionary” special operations force

would carry out raids and hostage rescues in Iraq and Syria. “You don’t know at night who’s going to be coming in the window. And that’s the sensation that we want all of [ISIS’s] leadership and followers to have.” “The raids in Iraq will be done at the invitation of the Iraqi government and focused on defending its borders and building the Iraqi security force’s own capacity,” Carter said at Tuesday’s hearing. Pentagon officials say ISIS has lost 40 percent of its territory in Iraq and 5 percent of what it once held in Syria since the coalition launched attacks in August 2014. But U.S. intelligence officials say it continues to draw 1,000 new recruits a month, and is spreading globally to at least a dozen countries, attracting new followers through violent actions like the attacks in Paris. The idea behind the new expeditionary force is to re-create a smaller version of the elite

Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) cell that operated in Iraq during the U.S. occupation. That force eventually carried out dozens of raids each night, with the evidence or information from captives in the first raid leading to the next raid. The downside for the U.S. public is that JSOC’s operations are top secret, so will likely only be explained when an operation is caught on someone’s cellphone camera, or when something goes wrong. JSOC members have been on the ground in limited numbers since the start of the U.S. antiISIS campaign. But the new expeditionary task force will also provide the kind of airpower, combat search and rescue, and medical capability that special operations officials say will enable more aggressive raids throughout Iraq and inside Syria with a lower risk of casualties—an important requirement of the casualty-averse Obama White House.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS BRIDGE CITY ISD’S 2014-15 Texas Academic Performance Report Texas Education Code Chapter 39 requires each district’s board of trustees to publish an annual report that includes the TAPR, campus performance objectives, a report of violent or criminal incidents, and information received under Texas Education Code §51.403(e) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board of trustees shall hold a hearing for public discussion of the report, and they shall widely disseminate the report within the district.

Bridge City ISD will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2015 in the Administrative Boardroom, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Bridge City ISD’s TAPR report.

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