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Week of Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Super Bowl mom Mary Bryant proud of son board member in Bridge City, said of her son, the veteran kicker who scored eight of Atlanta’s points in their 44-21 destruction of the Green Bay

Packers in the NFC Championship Game.

“You have all these little boys who dream of playing football. You don’t want to

squash that dream, but you think, ‘Nobody’s going to find a little boy from Bridge City,’ Mary Bryant said.

“From a little boy who was

told he might not make it, to a man walking out there on the field in the Super Bowl.”

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Bridge City ‘icon’ retires after 42 years

Mary Bryant embraces her son, former Bridge City Cardinal now Atlanta Falcon kicker Matt Bryant, after Sunday’s 44-21 victory over Green Bay propelling the Falcons to the Super Bowl.

Dave Rogers

For The Record

After more than three decades of watching her son push the rock up football’s mountains, Mary Hargrave Bryant was there Sunday when Matt Bryant and his Falcons teammates topped

the highest peak and earned their spot in Super Bowl 51.

Though he’s one of the oldest players in the NFL at 41, the Bridge City native will be playing in his first Super Bowl on Feb. 5 at Houston’s NRG Stadium.

“I’m very, very proud of Matt,” Mary, a former school

County taps ‘rainy day fund’ for $3.2M Dave Rogers

For The Record

It was a bad news-good news 25-minute stretch for Orange County Commissioners Court Tuesday.

First, commissioners voted 5-0 to hand over more than 40 percent of the county’s “rainy day fund” to pay the

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$3.2-million lawsuit award resulting from the 2011 death of a man being held in a county jail observation

cell.

Then, less than a half hour later, a representative of Jefferson Energy Terminal presented nearly $2.4 million worth of checks to the court.

Speaking in the citizens’ comment time near the end of the meeting, Mark Viator thanked the court for granting the company a tax abatement for the project that has grown from $46 million since conception to $278 million.

Viator is government affairs director for the crude oil blending and storage facility on the Orange County side of the Port of Beaumont.

“When people talk about economic development, tax abatements and tax incentives are very important to companies,” Viator said. “I want to say that to you, and I want to thank you for what you’ve done for us.

“You’ve helped us expand and create economic development in Orange County. We hope to continue to expand.

Thank you.”

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Joey Hargrave, Annie Hargrave, Becky Romero and Cliff Hargrave are planning a retirement party. The party is to honor Annie for 42 years of working at Market Basket in Bridge City. The celebration party for family and friends is from 2 pm. to 4 p.m. January 29th at Fellowship Baptist Church located at 1965 Miller Drive in Bridge City.

Annie Hargrave retiring from Bridge City Market Basket Debby Schamber For The Record

In 1974, when Annie Hargrave began working at Hughes grocery store in Bridge City, the average cost of a loaf of bread was 28 cents, while a gallon of milk was $1.39.

A lot has changed in 42 years, but one thing has remained constant. The smile and warm greeting customers received from Annie stayed the same and her laughter remains in the hearts of many who had the pleasure of meeting her.

It was not uncommon for customers to search for her when they ready to check out with their groceries. When she completed ringing them up, she cheerfully thanked them and sincerely told them to have a nice day.

Customers over the years formed a bond with this special lady. During the holidays they brought her gifts such as Christmas ornaments and baked goods. They didn’t miss the opportunity to celebrate her birthday either.

“I tried to do customers the way I would want my mother to be treated,” Annie said. “I

love my customers.”

Those who knew Annie personally, describe her as a “straight shooter” and a “free spirit.” She also is said to have “a heart of gold.”

If put into the position, Annie would certainly be the person you would want to be in your corner, according to Mike Hart, former co-worker and good friend of Annie.

“You always knew where you stood with Annie,” Hart said. “But, she is an amazing person and I love her to death.”

Her current store manger at Market Basket, Randy Becker, has kind words of her too.

“Behind that rough voice is the heart of a warm soul. Annie would and has paid for a stranger’s groceries and given out hugs where she thought they were needed. She will do anything for her family and friends. She loves everyone and they love her back,” Randy Becker said.

To Annie he says, “ Annie, we love you and will miss your presence at Market Basket. It is time to share you with Joe.” Annie, who is originally from Port Arthur, moved to Bridge City in 1960. Along with her husband, Joe, they raised three children, Becky, Joey and Cliff. In 1974, a friend of Annie’s called her about a local grocery store to tell her they were hiring. Annie decided to submit an application and a short time later she was hired.

The name, owners and location of the store is one of the many things which have changed over the years. The original location of the store is in the same shopping center, but it was at the opposite end.

The owners and name change began in 1962 when Johnnie Alford, Ed Hughes, Howard Hatfield, Roy TheriANNIE HARGRAVE Page 3A

Orange 14th annual Mardi Gras parades set for Feb. 18 Staff Report

For The Record

Historical Downtown Orange will host the 14th annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes Grande Parade at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18.

The theme for this year’s parade is “It’s a Party.”

It’s a traditional Mardi Gras parade with illuminated floats, decorated trailers and Krewe members tossing beads, cups and trinkets to en-

thusiastic spectators.

The day-long celebration begins with a 1 p.m. Munchkin Parade for youngsters 12 and under. Entertainment by Donny Broussard and the Louisiana Stars follow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with food and beverage vendors available.

The Bernie Alan Band will perform after the Grande Parade, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Orange Riverfront and Pavilion.

The parades are sponsored by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce while the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau oversees the music.

Parade applications are available at www.orangetexaschamber.org or (409) 8833536. All parade applications are due Feb. 8.

The Munchkin Parade requires an adult to accompany each child. Live animals are

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Golf carts (with an adult driver) are allowed but ATVs and Side by Sides are not permitted.

Costumes are recommended. Participants are asked to decorate wagons, strollers, wheel barrows and walk.

Bring your own beads and candy to throw to the crowd.

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Dems unveil infrastructure plan, 15 million jobs Staff Report For The Record

Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a $1 trillion infrastructure plan in an opening bid to swing President Trump to their side ahead of one of the biggest debates of the year, according to a variety of news sources.

Democrats led by Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) are calling for a $1 trillion investment over the next decade they claim will create 15 million jobs.

The plan would provide billions of dollars in funding for road, bridge and sewer improvements, expanded broadband internet access in rural areas, railroad repair, public school construction and expanded port and waterway infrastructure.

It includes a $200 billion “vital infrastructure fund” that would finance major projects such as rail lines and tunnels connecting New York City and New Jersey.

Also included are $210 billion to repair “crumbling” roads and bridges, $180 billion for rail and bus transit, $75 billion for school construction, $70 billion for port, waterway and airport improvement and $100 billion for energy infrastructure.

Trump called for a massive $1 trillion investment in infrastructure during his campaign — substantially larger

than what Democrat Hillary Clinton proposed — but left vague many of the details of what he had in mind.

“That is something that congressional Democrats have sought for years, but congressional Republicans have stymied us at every turn,” Schumer said at a press conference Tuesday.

“We’re challenging President Trump to support our plan. He campaigned on a promise of bigger and better infrastructure. This plan is the way to make it happen,” he added.

He was joined by Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Pat Leahy (D-Vt.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) in unveiling the proposal.

The lawmakers said they would push for environmental and labor protections to be included in the package.

Trump and Schumer discussed infrastructure investment as an area of shared interest during a meeting at the White House on Monday afternoon.

Schumer told reporters Tuesday that the new president “seems open to a bill this large.”

But Schumer advised him that if he wants the bill to pass, he will have to press Republican leaders and rankand-file members who are worried about the impact on the deficit to support it.

package considered by Congress this year needs to be paid for and not add to the deficit.

Schumer, however, is not interested in only cutting taxes to help private companies build toll roads.

“We will not support tax credits for developers,” he declared Tuesday.

He wants a significant upfront investment from the federal government, something more along the lines of traditional plans that helped build the nation’s highway system and mass transit systems around the country.

“That’s not the American tradition; ask Dwight D. Eisenhower,” Schumer said of using tax incentives to promote the creation of toll roads, referring to the nation’s 34th president, who oversaw the creation of the American interstate system.

Democrats such as Nelson say they wish they had gotten more investment money included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that passed in 2009.

Democrats have also endorsed spending more money on energy infrastructure.

Cantwell, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said the package should devote resources to building and improving energy transmission lines and shoring up cybersecurity.

Trump’s campaign recommended “leverag[ing] new revenues” and forming public–private partnerships to incentivize the investments in transportation, clean water, a modern electrical grid and security infrastructure.

A campaign position paper reported on by Fortune magazine estimated that $167 billion in private investment could be used to leverage a $1 trillion infrastructure plan that would spare taxpayers from bearing any of the burden.

Clinton pushed a $250 billion, five-year plan during her campaign.

Republicans in Congress have embraced the idea of creating tax breaks to spur private infrastructure investment and have warned against any plan that would require massive allocations of federal dollars.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told reporters last month the level of the national debt “is dangerous and unacceptable” and pledged to oppose anything resembling the massive infrastructure spending bill President Barack Obama enacted in his first year in office.

“What I hope we will clearly avoid, and I’m confident we will, is a trillion-dollar stimulus,” he said.

McConnell at Monday’s meeting at the White House reiterated his view that any

Linn Cardner retiring from United Way Orange County Staff Report For The Record

After 34 years of service, Linn Cardner will be retiring from the United Way of Orange County.

Linn Cardner is a graduate of The University of Texas with a BBA degree. She received numerous honors while at the University including being the first women president of the College of Business Student Council and being chosen an Outstanding Student a junior, an honor usually reserved for a Senior. She moved to Orange with her late husband, Dr. David V. Cardner.

They raised 4 sons, all of whom are graduates of West Orange-Stark High School.

She became acCardner tive in the community helping raise funds for the Orange YMCA prior to its closing.

She was a member of the Orange Service League and one of the earliest members of the Republican Party of Orange County as well as helping to establish the local party. In 2011, Linn received the Citizen of the Year award presented by the Greater Orange Area

Chamber of Commerce.

Linn Cardner has spent the last 34 years of her life working to help the citizens of Orange County through her work with the United Way of Orange County. The main focus of her job has been to coordinate the annual fund raising campaigns provide funds for the United Way agencies.

Prior to Hurricane Rita the United Way campaigns twice raised over one million dollars. Since that time and after hurricane Ike the campaign funds have not flowed at the same rate during annual campaigns. She attributes that to contributors moving away

from the area, companies downsizing, and the lack of new industry/companies moving into Orange County.

Retirement brings a number of opportunities for Linn.

There are many undone household projects begging for attention. There is also travel to friends and family that have been put on hold for a while.

A retirement reception will be held in Linn’s honor on Tuesday, January 31st from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the United Way office, located at 1506 W. Park in Orange. The public is invited to attend.

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Annie Hargrave retires

Bridge City’s Matt Bryant is ready to take on the New England Patriots when they clash with Atlanta in Super Bowl 51.

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Matt, she said, had a difficult birth. But he’s proved himself again and again to be tough enough.

“When he was born, they told us there was a possibility he might not make it,” the player’s mother recalled.

“But he’s done well.

“Matt has so much determination. He’s a fighter. He’s been blessed. We’ve all been blessed.”

Bryant, playing for his fifth team in 15 NFL seasons, led the high-scoring Falcons in scoring this year, booting 34 regular season field goals plus three more in the playoffs.

“I don’t know how much longer Matt will play. I’m sure he’s getting close to retiring,” Mary Bryant said. “I just wish he could get a [Super Bowl] ring before he retires.”

Mary was in Atlanta Sunday night when the thrill of seeing her son succeed turned a tad chaotic.

Besides a household that includes wife Melissa and seven children under 20 years old, there’s a ton of Super Bowl prep taking place for the Bryants, according to Mom. “Everything is just crazy,” she said. “They’re trying to get ready for the Super Bowl.

“Even though I have nothing to do with it, they hit you with, ‘Do you want to go here? Do you want to go there?’

“I’m so excited he gets to play in the Super Bowl.”

The Bryant clan will be in evidence for the game between the Falcons and New England Patriots.

Besides Matt’s wife and kids and Mary, the entourage will include Matt’s three siblings, brothers Tim and Billy and sister Sherry Mulhollan. Cousins Paul and Van Bryant and Debbie and Rodney Townsend are also going to see the big game.

“The family’s going for all the activities, Friday through Sunday,” Mary Bryant said. “If they win, there will be a big party out on the field Sunday night.”

Mary’s looking for the party.

“I think they have a chance,” she said. “I really do.”

County business million check for the company’s 2016 taxes, plus a second check of $112,500 for payment to the county’s PILOT in-lieu-of taxes program and a third for $11,250 for the Orange County Economic Development Corporation.

Those dollars, however, were monies anticipated in the 2017 county budget.

The $3,175,674.79 payment for the Montano vs. Orange County Texas lawsuit was not.

It was labeled an “emergency expenditure” and, according to the day’s agenda, “Commissioners’ Court finds the expense to be of grave public necessity.”

The commissioners were unanimous in directing the county clerk to file an amendment to the original county budget, taking the amount from the fund balance.

The payment comes after Orange County lost a series of appeals of a 2015 federal court decision.

That jury awarded the family of Robert Montano $1.5 million for pain suffered and $900,000 for wrongful death

ot and Bruce Thompson joined together to form Market Basket. At the time each independent grocer owned one store each. The five grocers joined forces in order to keep advertising costs low and pool their purchasing power.

Three of the grocers remained single supermarket operators while Hughes and Thompson formed a 50-50 corporation of joint expansion.

As partners, in the 1960s Thompson and Hughes bought four stores. During the 1970s they continued to grow with more purchases. In 1983, Thompson purchased Hughes interest in their jointly held corporation. Hughes held onto two remaining stores until the late 1990s when he sold them to Thompson. During the next decade, customers saw an extensive remodeling plan and expansion throughout the chain. Today, Market Basket remains a privatelyowned grocer serving the East Texas and Louisiana region with 34 full-service supermarkets and employs more than 2,000 people.

Over the years, technology has evolved along with the her job as a cashier. As a checker, she began with a cash register with big clumsy buttons. She also had to make notes of what was on sale so she knew what to charge customers. In later years computers were what checkers used and a quick scan helped make checking easier. But, she didn’t use a scanner until they moved to the new store.

During her years at the store, she wasn’t always a checker. She also worked as a booth operator. Eventually, she went back to not only being a checker but was promoted to head checker. Her duties not only consisted of checking groceries, but stocked items such as magazines, tobacco and candy. She also stocked the drug isle.

Annie can laugh about it

now as she recalls an instance where her feet were up in the air after falling into a box. She tells the story of taking a break at the store. She sat down on a box not knowing it was empty.

As a result, she fell into the box leaving only her feet up in the air. The only way for her to get out was with the assistance of others.

Annie developed friendships while working at the store. Her “best friends” are Arlene Toups, Dot Cormier and Doris Harris. Three other special bonds to not be broken are with Mark Watts, Mike Hart and Paula Regier. Together or apart, the memories they shared are forever special to Annie.

“To the rest, there are too many to name, I love them all dearly,” Annie said.

Annie remained in the store location with the exception of Hurricane Ike in 2008. The store was damaged and a trailer was put in the parking lot so customers could get the essentials as Bridge City worked to rebuild. She was one of the first checkers to work in the small trailer.

The Hargrave children have special memories of their own when it comes to their mother’s employment.

“To this day, everytime I go into the store, everybody asks me how my momma is doing,” Joey said.

During Annie’s history at the store, she has witnessed children grow into adults and have children of their own. In some instances those children have children too.

The Hargrave children did what many children have done and that is find a way to make money for activities. During the days of glass cola bottles, they collected the bottles and turned them in for cash. It wasn’t much, but could provide enough change for them to go bowling or other fun things to do.

There was a down side to

Besides receiving a check from Jefferson Energy Terminal, Jessica Hill, executive director of the Orange County EDC, was busy Tuesday presenting and gaining approval a plan to award hotel occupancy tax funds.

Commissioners agreed to dispense $77,200 in 2016-17 funds to 11 groups.

The recipient of the largest amount of funding was the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, awarded $30,000 to stage its summer fishing tournament.

Lutcher Theater received

$10,000 and the Orangefield Cormier Museum $5,700.

Five groups received $5,000 awards – Friends of Orange Depot, Gulf Coast Cajuns for Cajun Festival, Vidor Chamber of Commerce for its Barbecue Festival, Heritage House for special events and Conn Park Complex for parking improvements.

Orange Amateur Radio Club was awarded $3,000 for HAMfest, Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and Museum $2,000 and Bow Tie Events $1,500 to stage Music by the Stars.

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having the mother everyone in town knew. According to Joey Hargrave, there was no way to get away with anything at school. When he walked through the doorway, she would be waiting to ask him if he had anything to tell her. As a result, he would confess.

“She always knew what happened good or bad at school,” Joey said.

Cliff Hargrave was 8 years old when his mother began working at the grocery store.

When he got home from school, he had to stay in the house until his older sister Becky arrived too. He remembers the cans of sauce,cheese and along with other groceries she brought home so he could

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Chuck Young Alumni Classic Baseball Game Bridge City Baseball will be hosting our annual Chuck Young Alumni Classic on Saturday, February 18th. Events will begin at 10:30am with the home run derby, and the alumni game to follow around noon. If interested in participating please contact Coach Chris Moore at chris.moore@ bridgecityisd.net.

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after Montano died of kidney failure while in custody.

The total due by Feb. 15 includes $440,000 for plaintiff’s attorneys fees plus interest.

Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton said after the close of Tuesday’s session that the county fund balance was originally projected to stand at $7.8 million dollars at the end of the 2016-17 fiscal year.

With Tuesday’s budget amendment, the projected fund balance, also called the “rainy day fund” by some governing bodies, would stand at $4.6 million.

Neither the judge nor the four commissioners commented about the case that caused the expenditure. Until a “release from judgment” is granted in what is expected to be a week to 10 days, the lawsuit remains technically “in litigation.” ”Once there is a release of judgment received,” Carlton said, “I do intend on having a special commissioners’ court meeting or workshop to discuss this issue in great detail,” with the public.

The Hargrave children have planned a retirement celebration party for family and friends from 2 pm. to 4 p.m.

January 29th at Fellowship Baptist Church located at 1965 Miller Drive in Bridge City.

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From The Creaux’s Nest BRYANT IN SUPER BOWL LI NEAR HOME It’s great that after a long, successful career Bridge City, native Matt Bryant will have a chance to play in a Super Bowl. The game, played in Houston Feb. 5, is just 90 miles from where he was raised and played high school sports. A fact not known by many is that the very first coaches at Bridge City High School were his father, Casey and uncle, Cecil Bryant. Cecil, who attended Lamar, named the team the Cardinals. Both have died in the last few years. Matt’s mother Mary still lives in Bridge City. His brother Billy was a successful baseball coach at the school until politics got his job. Mary served on the school board for several years. Matt was raised practically on the school grounds. His dad once told me that Matt had destroyed their back fence he kicked balls at it so much. He was just a couple hundred yards from the football field so he spent many hours kicking over the goal post. He kicked and retrieved his own kicks for hours. One day while working at an Orange pawn shop he was called and told to report as soon as he could to the New York Giants. He kicked in that week’s game and made the winning field goal.

Like they say, “the rest is history.” The Atlanta Falcons are making their second Super Bowl appearance. In 1998 they lost to Denver 34-19. Coach Dan Reeves had been fired at Denver. Defensive star Shane Dronett left Denver and followed Reeves to Atlanta. Dronett was a Bridge City High School star just like Bryant. What are the odds that Atlanta plays in only two Super Bowls and both had a player from the same high school. Both were named to the All Pro team.

Matt will miss playing in the Pro Bowl because of getting ready to play in the Super Bowl. The game will feature Atlanta, the team that scored the most points against New England, the team that allowed the fewest points. The big guns will be Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan against four time Super Bowl winner, quarterback Tom Brady. It may get down to a field goal winning the game. If so, I’m betting on our own Matt Bryant.*****I have to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

REMEMBERING HOWARD MORSE Howard Morse, age 94, died January 22. Service will be held Thursday, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 at Memorial Funeral Home in Vidor. Howard was in the grocery and convenience store business for over 45 years. I will always treasure our many years of friendship. His family has also been very special to me. We have lost a good man. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

REMEMBERING NEIL BOND Neil passed away last week, Jan. 16, at age 82. We had known Neil and Mary Bond for the 35 years he had worked for the BCISD. Many people probably have forgotten that Neil also owned the Bridge City Western Auto store during that time. Over the years we were fortunate to spend a few Christmas Eves with the Bonds at their Cow Bayou home.

Neil, each year, cut his own large tree on his farm near Mexia. The Bonds enjoyed their bayou home as well as neighbors Lois and A.J. Judice. Between the two guys being characters there was never a dull moment on Cottage Lane. The Bonds left the area but Bridge City remained important to them. In fact, their son Brandon, like his dad, is a longtime BCISD employee. The Bonds were a great family and Mary was a special lady. Our condolences to Mary, sons Ronald and Brandon, grandsons Clayton and Russell and great grandsons Hudson and Cole. Please see obituary.

10 YEARS AGO-2007 Congrats to Judge Carl Thibodeaux, the recipient of the ‘Monk Award.’ It’s a big honor and well deserving.*****Best wishes also to Commissioner John Dubose, new president of Southeast Texas Regional Planning. John is smart, dedicated and a hard worker. He will be in Washington on Feb. 2 to meet with our senators, congressman and committee members.***** Art Buchwald, 81, died Jan. 17. The news writercolumnist was the Will Rogers of our time. Art stated, in one of his last interviews, that what disappointed him most about dying was he would miss the results of Global Warming. *****Over the years, Orange County has had some colorful elected officials. Present County Commissioner Owen Burton, a native who has a vast knowledge of present and former citizens, is quite a storyteller. Owen tells the story of Joe Heinen buying the county mosquito plane after Junior Bruce was forced to get rid of it. According to Owen, Joe sat on a five-gallon bucket to fly it and Amos Roy was the only person around with nerve enough to fly with him and sit on the other bucket. *****Former Commissioner Thomas ‘Tick’ Granger and wife Sarah celebrated their 59 wedding anniversary Sunday, Jan. 21. They had 7 children, 6 living, and 18 grandchildren. ‘Tick’ and brother Wade also had a plane once. Franklin Scales tells great stories about those flying brothers***** I am a student of famous quotes. You won’t believe who said this one about President Clinton. I quote, “Clinton lied. A man might forget where he parks or where he lives but he never forgets oral sex, no matter how bad it is.” You didn’t think Barbara ‘First Lady’ Bush had a sense of humor did you? Here’s another one. Rodney Dangerfield said, “Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night.” Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computers, says, “My girlfriend always laughs during sex, no matter what’s she’s reading.” Just one more before I get in trouble. A quote from George Burns, “Sex is one of the nine reasons for reincarnation. The other eight are unimportant.”***** On this day, Jan. 22, 1973, two events happened. Former President, Texan Lyndon Johnson, died at

age 64. Meanwhile the United States Supreme Court handed down its Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion.*****Peyton Manning and the Colts will probably be favored by six points over the Chicago Bears, but I don’t believe it will be a run away. Whatever happens history will be made, for the first time ever; two black coaches will coach Super Bowl teams. Longtime friends Tony Dungy for the Colts and Lovie Smith for the Bears and Manning will play for the first time for the championship in his distinguished career.***** Scooter Libby’s trial starts. He is the fall guy for Dick Cheney, Karl Rove and the White House in the outing of CIA agent Valerie Plane. Remember her husband told the world the Bush Administration was lying about WMD material coming from Africa to Iraq. *****President Bush’s approval poll numbers are now at 34 percent.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: George Brian Clary, 50, of Orange, died Wednesday, Jan.17. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. A resident of Orange Clary and was a 1975 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School.

He was a retired co-owner of Orange Shipbuilding Co., Clary was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend who loved life, boating, skiing, golf, the UT Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert M. “Bob” Clary in 2005. He is survived by his wife, Candace Clary; mother, Laura Hughes Clary; daughters, Alexia Clary, Madison Clary, all of Orange; stepson, Wesley Turner; stepdaughter, Rachel Lawson, both of Port Neches, sister and brother in law, Julie and David Ford of Houston; brothers and sisters in law, David and Donna Clary and Tommy and Ava Clary, all of Orange.*****James Richard “Sonny” Dorman, 77, of Bridge City, passed away Friday, Jan. 19. A memorial service to celebrate Sonny’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral. He was a lifelong; resident of the Orange and Bridge City area, worked as a superintendent for the Babcock and Wilcox Vessel Manufacturing Company, was a member of the Boilermakers Local #587 in Orange and he previously owned and operated the Silver Fox Club in Bridge City. He is survived by his son, James Cady, daughters, Juanita Wright, Gloria Wilhelm, Laurel Witwen, and Sunni Oceguera, brother, Bobby Dorman, and grandchildren, Andrew Wright, Amy Wright, Jerry Wilhelm, Heather Marchlinski, Katy Gonzalez, Nikki Jones, Jonathan Witwen, Hannah Witwen, Devin Oceguera and Haydin Oceguera and six great-grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1977 Johnny Carson, host on NBC’s Tonight show, files a $1.1 million federal lawsuit against Earl Braxton, a Utica, Michigan manufacture of Porta-John Outdoor Toilet. The manufacture brought out a new line of latrines called, “Here’s Johnny.”*****Jeff Fruge, an Orangefield football player, makes the AA All Star football team. He has signed to play with McNeese. *****David Block has left for Tel Aviv University where he received a scholarship. He is an international law major at Lamar. Daddy Kyle is proud of David’s commitment. *****Curtis Jeanis is elected new president of the LaDonna club. *****Ronald Crabtree chosen by Rotary International to participate in a study exchange group. He will spend six week in England. Ron is the Director of Planning for the City of Orange. ***** Bridge City Chamber holds it’s annual banquet. Roy Dunn served as Master of Ceremonies, former Sen. D. Roy Harrington, who replaced Harry Hubbard as guest speaker, spoke on the need for better communication between labor and management. Dr. Mark Messer was welcomed in as new president. Bobby Smitherman chosen as Bridge City ‘Citizen of the Year.’*****The new Orange Noon Lion’s club is chartered. Robert Nelson is it’s first president. Other officers are Victor Campbell, W.E. Pritchett, Oscar Dominguez and Lennart Carlson. *****Former sheriff Chester Holt is hospitalized after suffering a massive heart attack. He is on his way to recovery and was praised as one of the state’s best sheriffs. When he left office there were no major unsolved crimes in Orange County. *****Mike and Sis Keogh and the H.D. Pate attended the Union Station Presidential Inauguration Ball. President Jimmy Carter, Vice-president Walter Mondale and their wives visited the ball. The Keogh’s and Pates were part of the 973 Texas delegation to the inauguration.*****Rocky Holt came down from Arkansas, where he is stationed with the Air Force, to visit his grandfather Chester, who is in the hospital.*****Construction starts again on Lynwood Sanders’ office after being destroyed by fire.***** Waggoner Carr, former Texas Attorney General, writes a book on the Sharpstown scandal. Carr has a lot of good friends in Orange County, including W.T. Oliver. Carr was Speaker of the House when Oliver served in the House.*****Don Campbell is appointed ‘Go-Texan ambassador for 1977 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. His Orange County committee includes Don Kachtik, Elaine Meyers and Wayne Frederick.

Singer Mac Davis will perform during Orange County Night.*****The number one country song is ‘I Can’t Believe She Gives It All to Me,’ by Conway Twitty. Ronnie Milsap came in at #2 with ‘Let My Love Be Your Pillow.’ (Editor’s note: These old boys could really sing those love songs.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We ran into Andy and Margaret Verrett at the doctor’s office last week. Andy, former Bridge City Police Chief, was undergoing several days of tests although there didn’t seem to be anything wrong with him. Andy seemed to be as full of it as ever. Over the last couple of years Margaret has had her share of health problems but is now hitting on most cylinders.*****We also ran into two beauties at PK’s Grill last week, Babette and Josette, Mark Philpott and Van Choates’ wives. You wouldn’t believe what they are doing as their service to the county.*****A special 87th happy birthday to Consuelo Jerez, Ethel’s mom, Mark’s mother-in-law, who celebrated Monday, Jan. 23. Best wishes for many more.*****Many folks have been taking advantage of Dupuis’ big tire sale. The sale at Dupuis Tire and Service in Bridge City ends January 31. If you need rubber now is the time to buy.*****Congrats to Jeff and Leslie Anderson on the birth of their newest grandchild, Anderson Rhett Phillips, born Jan. 23. Little Anderson weighted in at 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Adam and Whitney Anderson Phillips. The new baby will be joined by his big sister 15 month old Olivia.*****A few folks we know who will be celebrating their special day in the next few days. Jan. 25: Our friend Roy McDaniel, a historian, turns 92 today. (See story by Dave Rogers.) Roy is an interesting guy with a lot of knowledge about our history going back to before WWII. Also celebrating are Garland Gresham, Tyler Thompson, Malissie Bailey, Chelsea Anderson, Payton Lafleur and Jessica Hobbs.*****Celebrities sharing this day are singer Alicia Keys, 36, actors Jennifer Lewis, 60 and Michael Trevino, 32.*****Jan. 26: Our buddy over many years Nancy Vincent chalks up another year, also Mike Faulk, Ron Huebel, Haley Parish and Frank Richardson. They are joined by TV hostess Ellen Degeneres, 59, actress Cera Payton, 31 and hockey player Wayne Gretzky, 56. This is also our friends H.D. and Pat Pate’s wedding anniversary. Congrats

and many more.*****Jan. 27: Leland Clay Gros, one of Roy and Ms. Phyl’s great grandsons, turns 8 years old today.

“Scoot” is special to his family. Also celebrating are Tommy Wolfford, Melanie Prosperie and Kimberly Barclay and Rodrick LaFleur. Joining them are pop singers Mark Owen, 45, and Katie Waissel, 31 also drummer Nick Mason, 73.*****Jan. 28: I always have warm thoughts when I think of our longtime friend Mary Stanton. She’s special so we wish her a special happy birthday today. Also celebrating is longtime educator Bill Dixon, Justin Gearhart, William Carpenter, Colin Briggs, Sheryl Richard and Jim Snider. They are joined by rappers J Cole, 32, and Rick Ross, 41, movie actor Elijah Wood, 36 and basketball player Andre Iguodala, 33.*****Jan. 29: A nice lady, Bobby’s other half, Devra Cormier, celebrates today as do the Amadeo twins, Lynn Greenwell and Lesie Smith. Judge David Dunn turns 75, Sidney Longron turns 85 and Wyman Ogden turns a year older today. Joining them are Oprah Winfrey, 63, singer Adam Lambert, 35, actor Tom Selleck, 72.*****Jan. 30: Everyone’s friend, a special lady who for many years who has lived with Judge Pat, the most conservative liberal I know next to Don Burgess, Rosalie Clark, celebrates a birthday today for the first time without her late twin sister Mary Ann Scofield.

Our thoughts are with her. Also happy birthday to former major league pitcher John Patterson also Brenda Dubose, Jason Myers and Amy Campbell. Celebrities having birthdays today are actors Christian Bale, 43, Wilmer Valderrama, 37 and singer Phil Collins, 66.*****Jan. 31: Happy birthday to Lily Fields, Skipper’s youngest Scott Free and Amanda’s twins Lucas and Mason Adams. Joining them are singer Justin Timberlake, 36, actresses Kerry Washington, 40 and Minnie Driver, 47. Happy Birthday to all.*****I was sorry to learn that two old boys I had known for many years passed away last week. Preston Conway, 88, died Jan. 17. He lived in Hemphill but was a native of Orange. The cement contractor was married to pretty Margaret Broussard for 63 years before her death. She was the sister of Louis Dugas, Vivian Dorman, A.J. Broussard and the only surviving sibling Richard Broussard. Preston had been active in the community. He was very outspoken but always got his point across.

Our condolences to his family.*****Also last week, on Jan. 16, Bernard Giarratano, 82, passed away. Raised in Orange, he was from a well known family. His dad Tony once owned an Italian restaurant in the area. Together they wrote the song “My Happiness” that was stolen from them. Bernard left the priesthood and married Betty Em, who was in a wheelchair throughout her life. She wrote a column for the Opportunity Valley News titled “From Where I Sit.” Scott Giarratano was their only child. They were great people. She died a few years ago. Service for Bernard will be Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Please see obituaries for these men.****Last week, The Wednesday Lunch Bunch was visited by new Pct. 4 constable Lane Mooney. This week The Bunch will dine at JB’s Barbeque and at Robert’s next week. Everyone always welcome.*****Sean Cade Gros, of Bridge City, was home a week from his Coast Guard post in McKinleyville, CA. He left the Lake Charles airport Sunday but didn’t make it back to his job Monday. United Airlines computers all went down stranding him in Houston and then overnight in San Francisco. When traveling by plane you never know if you will reach your destination.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Tee-Man Comeaux was driving down old Highway 90.

Bout da time he get to Esterwood, a policeman pull him over for speeding. He axe Comeaux for his drivers license. Comeaux fumble around and finally got it out. All dis time da policeman him, was looking him over. Den he say, “Mr. Comeaux, I can’t help but notice your eyes, dey are bloodshot dem. Have you been drinking, hanh?”

Comeaux him, he bolt up and gets really indignant and says, “Let me axe you something Mr. Policeman, I couldn’t help but notice me, dat your eyes are glazed, have you been eating doughnuts?”

C’EST TOUT President Donald Trump bragged at his inaugural address that he is the leader of “A historic movement the likes the world has never seen before.” Historians struggle to cite a precedent for a new president who is the target of such powerful grassroots movements. On Saturday, a multitude of American women demonstrated against the new president’s policies and rhetoric. In many cities throughout the U.S. and around the world they see Trump as dangerous.

They accused the new president of trying to roll back hardwon equal rights for women. Over a half million women, nearly as many as those who attended the Friday inauguration came by bus, train and plane to Saturday’s march in Washington. Those women are mothers, working professionals and older women who fought the battle over women’s rights in the 1960s. They were not your radical, political groups. Women around the country organized the great movement in just two short weeks. They are not playing, and their target will start with senators and congressmen in the mid-term elections. On Saturday, Trump’s sick ego kicked in and he sent his press secretary out to tell the press, “This was the largest audience ever to witness an inauguration period, both in person and around the globe.” Aerial photos showed that Trump drew a smaller crowd than President Obama. Estimates are that Obama drew 1.8 million to his first inauguration. Trump nearly 600,000. Trump repeated the claim while visiting the CIA. He also accused the media of being dishonest and liars. It’s his way of discrediting the media, that way if they catch him with his hand in the cookie jar he can always say, “I told you they are dishonest.” It’s his dictator mentality. Now Trump is claiming that illegal voters cost him the popular vote. He claims up to five million voted. There is no proof and it would be very hard for voters to get by Republican and Democrat poll watchers. Trump’s sick ego just can’t stand that he got beat by three million popular votes. The new word when the Trump team is not exactly telling the truth is “Alternative Facts.” That way they claim it’s not a lie, it’s a “Falsehood.”

Stay turned. It’s going to get worse. Trumps ego is what’s scary. He has claimed he will be the greatest job creator that God ever created. We’ll see, unemployment is at 4.5 percent.

My bet is we will be in a recession in two and a half years. *****Thanks to you for your loyalty. Read us cover to cover and check our website daily. See you on the next turnaround.

Take care and God bless.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

February features even more great music

By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record The month of January is already on the way out, but there is no shortage of music and entertainment on tap this week and into February. Be sure to follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for all of the latest music announcements and daily listings.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Kris Harper @ Jack Daniel’s Bar and Grill Alex Rozell @ Rikenjaks Trey Rose @ Rush Lounge Tyler Darby @ Tradewinds Tavern Thursday, Jan. 26 David St. Romain @ Blue Martini Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Mason Fedducia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Bayou Sounds @ Larry’s French Market Will Wesley and the Jukebox Band @ The Lone Wolf Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Brittany Pfantz @ Rikenjaks Curse and the Cure @ The Rodair Roadhouse Live5 @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Jan. 27 Foreigner @ Golden Nugget Casino Lauren Daigle @ Ford Park Plush @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut John Guidroz @ Cecil’s Tim Burge @ Dylan’s

Mason Fedducia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Clint Faulk @ Gator Lounge The Killawatts @ Jack Daniel’s Bar and Grill Bronco Jr. @ Just One More Tavern Chester and Jairus Daigle @ The L Bar Travis Matte and the Kingpins @ Larry’s French Market The 33s @ Loggerheads Bar The Fanatics, Steve Fitzner @ The Logon Cafe The Kadillacs @ The Lone Wolf Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Recypher @ Luna Live Rainy and the B-Sides @ Mackenzie’s Pub The Teague Brothers Band @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza - Calder Ave. Rick Danna @ New York Pizza - Neches St. The Scheme @ Rikenjaks Caleb Williams @ The Rodair Roadhouse Live5 @ Rush Lounge David Joel Band @ Sawdust Saloon Shadow Giant, Creeping Phlox, Forming the Void @ Texas Rose Saloon Pug Johnson @ Thirsty’s Saturday, Jan. 28 “Pippin� @ Lutcher Theater Tracy Lawrence @ Golden Nugget Casino NeedToBreathe, Switchfoot @ Ford Park Scott H. Biram @ The Gig Pug Johnson @ Al-T’s Jamey Lewis and The Noose, 2 Throwed Handz, Dogs With Hands, Mealy Mouth @ The Art Studio Plush @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Honky Tonk Special @ Brick and Barley The Rodairs @ The Capri Club Tim Burge @ Cecil’s

Orange County-based music group The Fanatics return to the local scene following an all-too-lengthy hiatus as the band performs this Friday night, Jan. 27, at The Logon CafÊ in Beaumont. The show is open at to all ages and admission is charged at the door. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Nervous Rex @ Dylan’s Mason Fedducia and Jake Spinella @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Clint Faulk @ Gator Lounge Kevin Johnson @ The L Bar Pee Wee Bowen Band @ Larry’s French Market Flashback @ Linda’s Lounge Good Grief, Darkbird, The Disgustoids @ The Logon CafÊ The Kadillacs @ The Lone Wolf Rob Copeland @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County The Jerryatricks @ Mackenzie’s Pub Amber Martin (Tribute to Janis Joplin) @ Madison’s Sinners, Durwood and the Muscadines @ My Place American Pub The Mammoths @ Neches Brewing Company Chalkline Empire, Shield, Motorbud @ The Red Room The Pegwinders @ Rikenjaks Brad Brinkley @ The Rodair Roadhouse Live5 @ Rush Lounge The Fabulous Hellcats @ Tammy’s Eric Tessmer @ Texas Ave. Tavern Sunday, Jan. 29 Tony Faulk and Chaos @ The Boudain Hut Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Glen Lenderman Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks Live5 @ Rush Lounge

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Helping high school students, protecting police top priorities Sen. Robert Nichols Special to e Record Here in Austin, the Legislature has ended our second week of session. We are o the starting block and continue to pick up the pace for the long race ahead. During this time, as more bills are ďŹ led and the members have a chance to meet with each other, many of the issues which will deďŹ ne the course of the coming months begin to appear.

Here are ďŹ ve things happening at your Capitol this week: 1. Committee Assignments On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Patrick announced the committee assignments for the 85th Legislative Session. I am pleased to continue to serve as the Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, as well as serving on the Senate Fi-

nance, Business and Commerce and Administration Committees. Over the next weeks, committees will begin to meet and vote on bills to be sent to the Senate oor.

2. Helping High School Students During the 84th Legislative Session, Senate Bill 149 was passed and established 'individual graduation committees' to help students graduate if they have failed to pass the required state exams. ese students must meet the requirements laid out for them by the individual graduation committee, which is made up of teachers, principals and counselors. e students attendance records, past credits, performance in classes and other tests as well as class projects are all looked at to determine if a student should be allowed to graduate through a committee. is legislation had a clause in it, stating that it must expire in September 2017. I have coauthored, with Senator Kel Seliger,Senate Bill 463 which will remove that clause and make the individual graduation

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3. Protecting Our Police In the last few years, we have seen many of our police force injured and sadly killed due to violence. While some law enforcement agencies across the state have funding to purchase protective gear for their oďŹƒcers, not all do. Senate Bill 12 has been ďŹ led, which I have co-authored, and if passed would help local, county and state law enforcement agencies to buy high-quality protective vests for ďŹ eld oďŹƒcers. e grant program will be housed under the Governor's Criminal Justice Division. ese vests, which are capable of stopping a high powered rie, will go a long way in ensuring those who protect our state, our protected themselves.

4. Filing Budgets e primary purpose, and

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Back-2-Back State Champions Parade, Celebration honors WO-S football team e City of Orange is excited to announce the Back 2 Back WOS State Championship Parade and Celebration! is event will be held at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion on Saturday, January 28, from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M. e parade will begin at 5 P.M. in downtown Orange. Registration forms will be available at the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 803 W. Green Avenue. You may also call the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau for an application at 409.883.1011 or 409.883.1010.

Immediately following the parade, Mustang players and coaches will be acknowledged. ere will also be performances by the Mustang band, drill team, and cheerleaders. Food and drink vendors will be on site, but no alcoholic beverages will be allowed.

Please note, no dogs or pets will be allowed at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. For additional information, please contact the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau at 409-883-1011 or 409-883-1010.

2017 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club scholarship Application e 2017 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club scholarship application is available. For a copy of the application, contact the local high school counselor and/or scholarship coordinator.

Applications are also available at https://orangecountymoms.aggienetwork.com/scholarships/.

For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at (409) 8824195 or btrawhon@gmail.com.

Orange AAUW Booksale Request e Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is beginning their annual drive to collect “gently usedâ€? books for their scholarship fund. All books, ďŹ ction, non-ďŹ ction, hardbound and paperback are needed. Also wanted are audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, video and board games, and puzzles. ese may be delivered to the Mann Insurance Agency, located at 1505 Park Avenue at 15th Street, during regular business hours. If unable to deliver your donations, you may call 886-5739 or 8862194 to arrange for pickup. e AAUW will collect books until March 31st. e book sale will be in conjunction with Art in the Park.

Meeting for Orange African American Museum e Orange African American Museum committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 303 N. 8th Street, Orange, Texas.

Currently the 501 (3)(c) organization is in the fundraising stage to renovate the building that will house the museum and build the exhibits. ey have set a goal of raising $100,000 by Juneteenth (June 19) of this year. ose interested in helping with fundraising are invited to attend. For more information contact Henry Lowe at 409221-7989

Hunter Education Safety Class Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Enhanced Safety Course 4 hr. Field Part will be taught Monday Jan 30, 2017 from 5:30 PM Till 9:30 PM. You must complete the FREE enhanced Hunter Ed on line home study computer sections, print completed tests and bring them to class. Last class for this year. Call Danny Odom for more information and register at 883-8118. is class is not just for hunters but, anyone who handles ďŹ rearms can beneďŹ t from it.

Revival at West Orange Christian Church

Field of Plenty Training

e Revival Team from rocksolidministries.org, Tom & Beth Weaver, will be at West Orange Christian Church on January 29th - February 1st. Come be “Revived by His Word� with messages such as: “Rising Up from Defeat�, “What about Me�, “Kingdom Economics�, “e Importance of Obedience� and “We have No King� on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Monday - Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come. e church is located at 900 Lansing St. in West Orange and for more information please call Nelda at 409-719-3992.

Now is the time to think about gardening for next year. Join e Field of Plenty and the Texas A&M AgriLife Service with free hands-on training in dierent garden interests at e Field of Plenty. Mark your calendar for January 28th, 2017 to get your new year o to a good start learning how to grow and cook vegetables for healthy living. Workshops will include Beginner’s Seed Saving, Vegetable Garden Basics, and Cooking What You Grow in the morning starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting forty-ďŹ ve minutes each.

After a break for lunch, Composting Basics will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Keyhole Gardens will be from 1:30 -2:30 pm . Attend one or all the workshops. Please call the Texas A&M AgriLife oďŹƒce at 409882-7010 to preregister. e Field of Plenty is a donation community garden and an Orange Christian Services Project. It is located at 2120 Wickard directly behind Orange Christian Services on West Park Ave in Orange.

Orange County Historical Society e Orange County Historical Society will have it’s ďŹ rst quarterly program on Feb. 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the City of Orange Public Library. e speaker will be local attorney, Jerry Pennington, who will examine several old land deeds from a bygone era. In addition, he will give an overview of our complex court system. e meeting is open to the public.

2016 INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE AARP Tax Filing Assistance will be oered starting 12:15 PM, Wednesday, February 1st at the Orange Public Library. IRS-certiďŹ ed volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 PM every Wednesday and Friday through April 12th and Tuesday, April 18th.

April 18th is the last day to ďŹ le 2016 taxes.

Anyone coming for assistance should bring the following: Proof of identiďŹ cation (photo ID) Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents Wage and income statements (Form W-2, Social Security, 1099R, 1099-Misc, W2G).

Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) Records of any Capital Gains and Losses Forms 1095-A, B or C, Aordable Health Care Statements A copy of last year’s federal and state returns is very helpful in the preparation of the 2016 return.

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e speakers for the next meeting on Wed., Jan. 25 - Maureen McAllister, the new person taking the reigns of the Orange Co. United Way, will provide latest updates on United Way. Wed., Feb. 1 - Reid Caruthers will present historical artifacts from his Hamilton Co., Tennessee family after the Civil War, including his great grandmother's wedding dress.

A buet breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m. in the Bayou Room at Sunset Grove Country Club. All speakers & media have their meal provided by Golden K Kiwanis, consisting of scrambled eggs, bacon, grits, gravy, biscuits, jelly, butter, Orange juice, coee, & water.

A very short business meeting takes place about 10 a.m., with the speaker commencing about 10:15 or 10:20 a.m. e meeting concludes at 11 a.m.

Durham–Ellis Nut Products Clearance Sale – Further Price Reductions Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has further reduced the prices on their remaining inventory of nut products.

You can purchase last year’s Pecan Pieces for $ 5.75, new crop Pecan Pieces for $ 8.00, Roasted Cashews $ 5.75, Raw Almonds $ 5.75, Walnut Halves & Pieces $5.75, Trash mix $3.00, and Frosted Cinnamon Pecans for $ 6.25.

Place your order for pick-up or delivery by calling the church at 409 735-4573.

Chamber welcomes cleaning service

Ellis Pecans Reduced Prices

Wesley United Methodist Church has reduced the prices on their remaining pecan halves and pieces. New crop pieces and halves are available for $ 8.50 Ib. Place your order, For pick up or delivery call Jan @ 734-8036 or Doris @ 670-7703 Chuck Young Alumni Classic Bridge City Baseball will be hosting our annual Chuck Young Alumni Classic on Saturday, February 18th. Events will begin at 10:30am with the home run derby, and the alumni game to follow around noon. If interested in participating please contact Coach Chris Moore at chris.moore@bridgecityisd.net.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church bible study

e Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will begin a weekly bible study titled “Fear and Life� beginning on Sunday, Feb. 5th at 5:00 p.m. and continuing ursday, Feb. 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. If the words, Nibiru, Wormwood, Apocalypse, Anitchirst, Rapture or Eternity bring up questions about life or fear of the end times, this study is for you. It is a great study on the Book of Revelations. Childcare will be provided, please call 409-735-4573 for more information and to reserve childcare.

Old First Orange Baptist Church located at 7925 I-10 East t located on feeder road before Hwy. 62 , Orange

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You don’t want to miss another great time of worship at our 5th Sunday Singing event THIS Sunday!

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The cleaning business is locally owned by Christiana Taylor and the business is ran with the assistance of Christina’s daughter Destiny Taylor. A Little Bits Cleaning provides residential and commercial cleaning.

For more information please contact 409-313-3424.

Nichols only constitutionally required task, of the legislative session is to prepare a balanced conservative state budget for the following two ďŹ scal years. e House and Senate have ďŹ led their version of the base budget, which will serve as the basis for budget negotiations. e Senate's budget which contains $103.6 billion in state general revenue is less than what Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced was available last week. It contains an additional $2.65 billion to cover public school enrollment growth, maintains the $800 million for border security, adds an increase of $260 million for Child Protective Services and additional funding for prekindergarten.

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5. Reimbursement For Border Security Recently, a group of Texas Republican lawmakers shared a $2.8 billion 'invoice' which is being sent to the federal government to ask for reimbursement for the states cost related to securing the border. e cost includes money spent by the Texas Department of Public Safety to monitor the border, money spent by state and county jails to house unauthorized immigrants and healthcare provided for unauthorized immigrants at medical facilities in the state. e amount of money the state spends on border security has surged in the past few years.

I believe it is necessary to use the states funding to ensure our border is secure, however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the Federal government, not the taxpayers of Texas. I support this request for reimbursement.

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Taste of Southeast Texas Shrimp Pasta Salad NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter For The Record

Pictured left to right:Â Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent; Shirley Zimmerman, Lifetime Ambassador/Director; Kim Peveto, Office Manager; James Scales, Health Inspector

Bridge City Chamber names Jan. Employees of the Month The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Kim Peveto, Office Manager of the Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service for receiving the January Employee of the Month Award. Kim was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by Shirley Zimmerman, Lifetime Ambassador and Director, at the January 2017 Networking Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD at the Cormier Museum. She received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total Impressions Salon, Dupuis Tire & Service Center, The Penny Record, Bridge City Dairy Queen, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, The Classy Peacock, Neches Federal Credit Union, Complete Staffing, and Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City.

June of 2016, marked Kim’s 20th year with Orange County. 15 years of that time at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. She has many

duties as OďŹƒce Manager including: issuing press releases, working with the committee to sponsor and organize the yearly Senior Citizens Rally Day, organizing the “Do Well Be Wellâ€? diabetes program, organizing all the food safety programs (adult and children) for the County Extension Agent, as well as starting a 4-H Food and Nutrition Club to teach 4-H youth about food and kitchen safety and how to prepare healthy meals, just to name a few of her duties. James Scales, Orange County Health Inspector, said, “Kim is an extremely hard worker and a huge asset to her department and to the 4-H kids and volunteers in Orange County.â€?

Kim is a lifelong resident of Bridge City graduating from Bridge City High School in 1983. She is the mother of twin boys and loves cooking and spending time with her family. Peveto is a member of Community Church in Orange. Kim said, “I am a people person and love working with the community. I never met a stranger.�

Blacks, Hispanics less likely to control high blood pressure Blacks and Hispanics with high blood pressure are less likely than whites to get their condition under control, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. “High blood pressure is very common, and it is strongly linked to cardiovascular diseases like stroke, heart attack and heart failure,â€? said Edgar Argulian, M.D., M.P.H., senior study author and assistant professor of medicine and a cardiologist at Mt. Sinai St Luke’s Hospital in New York. “High blood pressure is also very treatable, so from a public health perspective, it’s important to know if prevention and treatment strategies are working and what dierences exist across racial and ethnic groups.â€?

Researchers found that lack of health insurance and younger age creates an even bigger gap in treatment and control between the two minority groups and whites. Having insurance reduces, but does not eliminate the gap. “Expanded healthcare coverage would help minimize this problem, but there are multiple factors that contribute to this disparity,� said Sen “Anna� Gu, M.D., Ph.D., lead study author and assistant professor at St. John's

University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in New York. “We need better patient education, better physician-patient communication and support for patients making lifestyle changes like exercising more and eating healthy. e good news is that more people are receiving treatment and getting their high blood pressure under control. At the same time, it is important to note that disparities between whites and racial and ethnic minorities persist.� e study looked at data from 8,796 adults with high blood pressure in the 2003-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants were considered to have high blood pressure if their systolic (top number) blood pressure was 140 mg Hg or higher, their diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure was 90 mm Hg or higher or they were taking high blood pressure medicine.

High blood pressure control was deďŹ ned by the seventh panel of the Joint National Committee (JNC) as below 140/90 mg Hg for those without chronic kidney disease or diabetes and below 130/80 mm Hg for those with either condition.

Researchers found: High blood pressure treatment rates were 73.9 percent for whites, 70.8 percent for blacks and 60.7 percent for Hispanics.

High blood pressure control rates were 42.9 percent for whites, 36.9 percent for blacks and 31.2 percent for Hispanics.

Younger (less than 60 years) blacks and Hispanics without health insurance were more than 40 percent less likely than whites without insurance to achieve high blood pressure control. e percentage of all adults in the study taking medications for their condition increased during the study period from 65.6 to 77.3 percent.

Researchers accounted for several factors that might cause biased results, including age, poverty, smoking and being overweight. ey found study conclusions unchanged when they conducted an alternative analysis using newer JNC 8 standards, which are less stringent for most adults 60 years and older.

Researchers suggest closing this gap may require dierent approaches for the black and Hispanic populations. “It is an established fact that high blood pressure is more common among blacks and more aggressive,â€? Argulian said. One positive study ďŹ nding, he noted, is that blacks received more intensive therapy, including two or more kinds of drugs, for high blood pressure than either whites or Hispanics.

On Friday, May 7, 2016, traveling with my daughter and sonin-law, Carol & Herb Farley, we left for San Antonio at 6 a.m. to attend the wedding of my son, Dwight Stewart to Brenda Mataya scheduled for Saturday, May 8. At 3 p.m., we arrived at our destination, the home of my niece; Karen MaxďŹ eld living in Saint Hedwig, a small town located on the outskirts of San Antonio. This is where we stayed for the scheduled weekend wedding activities. That gave us plenty of time to freshen up and change clothes in order to attend the rehearsal dinner at 6 o’clock that evening.

Karen opted to skip the rehearsal dinner requiring us to follow the GPS directions to the restaurant. Using the GPS directions, we ended up totally across town from where the rehearsal dinner was taking place. This tells me one cannot always depend on GPS accuracy. Thank goodness for cell phones.  We called Dwight and following his directions arrived about an hour late. Graciously, they had waited on us to start the meal. It was a wonderful dinner eaten while enjoying the company of family and friends.

The day of the wedding (5/8/16), Karen and her ďŹ ancĂŠ, Stephen, rode with us to the “Gift Chapelâ€? located at San Antonio’s Fort Sam Houston where the wedding took place. This time following Karen’s and Stephen’s directions, we arrived early. It was one of the loveliest and sweetest weddings I have ever attended. I was greatly impressed with Chaplain Miller that performed the ceremony.

Afterwards, following others, we made it to an Italian restaurant for the wedding dinner again a rare treat of joining with family and friends.

The following Sunday, June 8, 2016 as a celebration of their union, Brenda and Dwight hosted an Open House in their lovely home from 1 to 5 p.m.

Even with Karen along to help us get there, we again arrived later

than we intended. It was not because of anyone’s fault but because of the rainy weather. On our way there, we encountered ďŹ ve (yes ďŹ ve) car accidents, which greatly slowed traďŹƒc movement. We barely arrived in time to join in the skype to Dwight’s and now Brenda’s daughter-in-law, Christy and baby grandson (my great grandson), Austin.

Dwight’s son, my grandson, Andrzej is still in Hawaii on his one year conďŹ nement project study titled “HI-SEAS.â€?  It is a mock-up of what it is like being isolated with ďŹ ve other people on Mars.

It is hopefully a step toward Andrzej’s lifetime goal of becoming an astronaut. The one year long project will be complete this August and he will ďŹ nally get to see his son, Austin, (born September 8, 2015) for the ďŹ rst time.

The Open House appeared to be a great success. Mingling and again visiting with family and friends while touring through Dwight’s and Brenda’s charming and delightful home. Dwight has not only gained a precious, amiable wife but has also been blessed with an endearing, charismatic mother-in-law, Carol Trostle. She and Brenda prepared all the elegant food and various beverages served to guests. Everything was tasty but my favorite was the salad that Carol had prepared. I do not usually care for pasta salads

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however, greedy me, this salad was so good that I indulged myself with two extra helpings. I am thankful that Carol was willing to share this week’s recipe.

No doubt, it is a KEEPER.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD From the files of Carol Trostle 1 (16 oz.) pkg. spaghetti 2 lbs. fresh or frozen medium shrimp, peeled & cleaned 3 Water Salt 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 celery sticks, diced 1 (7 oz.) jar pimento, drained 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas 4 cups mayonnaise Seasoned salt to taste Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, breaking pasta before cooking; drain well.

Cook shrimp in water and salt until done. Add shrimp and garlic to cooked spaghetti, tossing to mix thoroughly. In the meantime, combine celery, pimento, peas, mayonnaise and seasoned salt. Add this to the spaghetti mixture, mixing lightly but well; chill until ready to serve.

SERVES 12 NOTE: If one wished, each attendee left with a small memorable souvenir drinking glass with the engraving: “Eat  DRINK Be Married Brenda & Dwight  May 7, 2016�. I have mine on display in my kitchen hutch.

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SPORTS and Outdoors

FISHING ORANGE COUNTY

You Have To Go To Know COLBURN-FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

Even before we reached East Pass it was obvious that Mother Nature would unfortunately make our initial decision of the day as to where to start an easy one.

The trout bite had been improving daily when Elvin Nelson scheduled his three day vacation, but we had already lost two of them to the wind.

We salvaged the first day dinking around in Black’s and Cow bayou for redfish that the low water had forced out of the bordering marshes.That didn’t scratch Elvin’s itch, but he admitted that it was still better than spending the day following his wife around the Mall!

The redfish were mixed in size ranging from 14 to 28 inches and the bite was better than expected.We caught them on everything from Chatterbaits to plastic tails and easily pulled off or missed as many fish as we caught.Had he not had “big trout” on his brain, it would have been a very good day considering the conditions.

The following day we weren’t as fortunate and he did indeed spend his day shopping in Lake Charles with his wife.A powerful northwest wind ripped across the entire area and we were more concerned with stowing away lawn furniture than even considering an attempt at fishing.

So….. here we were his final morning and the wind was still blowing pretty good.“Is there any place we can fish with any chance at all of catching a trout,” asked Nelson as I idled into the whitecaps breaking across the mouth of East Pass.

“I know one stretch of shoreline that we can probably wade,” I responded, “but it will involve a long wet ride and the bottom is not user-friendly.”I took it as a “yes” when he snugged down the hood of his rain jacket and slid a little more of his body behind the console.

Twenty soggy minutes later I buried the Talon in the mud and we climbed out of the boat and into water that looked a great deal like a cookie dough Blizzard left in the truck a little too long. Not only was the water that color, but pretty much the same consistency as well.

For the next hour we slowly navigated the mushy uneven bottom more concerned with not falling down than making the perfect cast. I missed one strike on a Catch V and Nelson landed a suicidal slot red that gave it up for his jointed Corky.

We were fishing, but I was miserable.I had lost all confidence and continued to throw the same non-productive bait when Nelson pointed in the direction of the shoreline.

“Hey, I saw a mullet jump over there so that means fish can at least breathe in this crud,” he shouted.Two casts later his rod bowed over in response to the pull of a three pound trout and I immediately declared the day to be a huge success.It wasn’t the fish Elvin was hoping for, but it was a trout!

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Did Texas teams influence Super Bowl participants?

KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar For The Record

Sunday’s two lop-sided conference championship games produced the participants for Super Bowl LI that will be played Feb. 5 at NRG Stadium in Houston, the home of the Houston Texans.

Unfortunately neither of the two Lone Star State’s franchises made it to this year’s extravaganza—although they got to the Final Eight--as the two top-seeded, heavily-favored teams--the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots—will be lighting up the huge scoreboard in NRG in less than two weeks.

But both the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys could very well have had a hand in helping Atlanta and New England get to the Big Dance.

Although the Texans lost by the convincing score of 34-16 to New England in the Divisional Championship Game, they showed the New England coaching staff that quarterback Tom Brady was vulnerable to a pass rush right up the middle.

They proved it by sacking the future Hall of Fame quarterback two times, hitting him eight times and hurrying him on almost every play.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, who were overwhelmed 36-17 by the Pats, got to Brady for two early sacks, but only hit him three times and allowed him to complete 32 of 42 passes for a franchise-record 384 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 127.5 passing rating.

Houston also showed the Patriots that a team with a weak, low-scoring offense can’t stay on the same field with New England. Pittsburgh

Competing Super Bowl LI quarterbacks, Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons. Super Bowl LI will be played Feb. 5 at NRG Stadium in Houston, the home of the Houston Texans.

won their division championship game WITHOUT scoring a touchdown.

The Steelers proved their offensive ineptitude by not scoring a touchdown just before half after having a firstand-goal from inside the oneyard line.

The Cowboys may have helped Atlanta by playing a super-physical game against the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Championship Game and softening them up for the Falcons.

The Packers faced Atlanta Sunday without three offensive linemen and with three receivers playing with injuries that kept them out of practice last week. The Cowboys forced Green Bay to go “all-in” to luckily pull out its dramatic 34-31 victory as time ran out.

But most of the magic that

Packer quarterback Aaron Rodgers displayed during the eight-game winning streak fizzled quickly at Atlanta Sunday. Rodgers found his team trailing 31-0 early in the third quarter thanks to the porous defense.

The Packers allowed Atlanta to reach Green Bay territory eight times on nine possessions and ended up losing to the Falcons 44-21.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan connected on 27-of-38 passes for 392 yards and four touchdowns, zero interceptions and a passing rating of a phenomenal 139.4. He also ran for a 14-yard touchdown.

He became the first NFL quarterback with at least three touchdown passes in four consecutive playoff games.

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quarterbacks, perhaps of all time. But I believe the determining factor in winning this year’s Lombardi Trophy will lie in which defense plays best and with the fewest mistakes.

New England is an early three-point favorite and if I had to make a decision right now, I probably would take the points and root for Bridge City native Matt Bryant to kick the winning field goal.

KWICKIES…Speaking of Matt Bryant, Atlanta’s 41-year-old kicking specialist had to turn down his invitation to play in his first Pro Bowl Sunday because he has bigger fish to fry the following Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Beaumont Central’s head football coach and former SEE KAZMAR Page 2B

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Duck hunters prepare for final weekend

Capt Chuck Uzzle For e Record For all those hunters who have spent the last couple of months waking early, fighting the weather, and staring at the skies in search of ducks it’s almost over.

In what feels like the blink of an eye the Texas duck season that started back in September with early Teal will end on Sunday leaving waterfowlers wishing for more. e light geese conservation season will allow hunters a chance to keep chasing birds but for the majority of duck hunters it will be a long 8 month wait until the next season kicks off. Local hunters who cross the Sabine river saw their season end this past weekend and for many it was uneventful due to the warmer weather.

At least according to the latest forecast the final weekend

will be cooler for those who head out for one last closing hunt.

So far this season has really been a series of highs and lows for most hunters, it was truly feast or famine. Out of the gate both Louisiana and Texas started off about as hot as you could ever hope for. Huge numbers of teal and gadwall covered up spreads from the saltwater marshes to inland rice fields.

All the rains at the perfect times had many areas lush, green, and full of the best food available. I made several trips to scout some rice fields early in the season and was just absoultely blown away at the amount of ducks that were here early, it was amazing.

As it usually happens the

shooting during the first week or so was incredible and so was the hunting pressure. It didn’t take long for the ducks to get out of the rice and look for food in other areas like freshwater lakes and brackish marshes. e next several weeks for both Texas and Louisiana were consistent and solid, the weather and ducks both cooperated as the first half ended leaving hunters anxious to crank the second split up. en like a bad dream everything slowed down, a season on fire suddenly got as cold as ice.

A warming trend farther up the flyway just basically held up any new ducks during the migration which in turn put even more pressure on birds already in the area.

It didn’t take long for those ducks to get smart or get shot and that was a bad combination any way you look at it.

As the final month of the season got started the weather got colder and more new birds

began to fill the marshes and the hunting drastically improved. Local refuges and public hunting areas seemed to be revived and that was like a shot in the arm to many hunters who had all but written off the season.

Another big influx of birds began to arrive locally and the hunting took another step up only to suffer one small set back in the form of heavy rains that flooded just about everything. e flooded prairies now offered ducks new areas to rest and feed which meant it was much harder to find huntable concentrations of birds because they were spread out seemingly everywhere. A few hunters took advantage of the situation and got some great hunts in flooded oak flats that were full of mallards and wood ducks.

Others concentrated on scouting more and locked down a few areas that were overflowing with green winged teal where they had some super hunts. As always the persistent hunters who were willing to go the extra mile continued to have success while others lamented the bad conditions. is weekend will conclude what has been overall an average year for many hunters. e early season success had many, including myself, believing that this year may be one for the books but as usual those hopes were dashed by a multitude of factors lead by weather.

For me personally the year was well below average, the ducks were here today and gone

tomorrow. It was truly frustrating for the most part. I did manage some really good hunts out of state and that’s what saved my sanity. ank goodness for those few hunts.

As we now are at the end of the season it’s always tough be-

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cause you have to stare at the calendar and start counting the days all over again.

Waiting on September to roll around once more and usher in the high hopes and expectations that every waterfowler always has.

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five pounds and the bite didn’t last long, but it once again proved there are no bad days as long as you can fish safely.

I would not have given a nickel for our chances when we first arrived. e second the lure slid beneath the surface it disappeared. Every strike was a solid thump, however, and it was apparent that in spite of the reduced visibility the fish were aggressively hunting their next meal.

By the time I walked in the gym to watch a basketball game that night, I had learned that we had a more legitimate shot at the kind of fish Elvin was looking for than I realized.I received one text and

picture of a trout over eight pounds and another that looked to be the same size that were caught the same day.e texts didn’t include maps or way points, but one of the fish came off the southeast corner of the lake.

Waiting for the water to clear up in order to hustle a big trout is obviously not necessary.It helps the confidence factor, but it is more about being at the right place at the right time than water conditions.I was more than pleased with our own catch, but I was downright excited to see eight pound fish in the lake again!

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West Orange-Stark student, football player and assistant football coach Toby Foreman has been extremely busy showcasing his Jaguar players to the college coaches as the Feb. 1 National signing date approaches. “Anything that benefits the kids is a positive for me,” Foreman told a Jefferson County newspaper last week.

Yordano Ventura, who helped the Kansas City Royals win the 2015 World Series, died in an auto accident Sunday in his native Dominican Republic. The 25-year-old pitcher, who his teammates called “Ace,” was one of the most popular players on the team. He played his whole career with the Royals, signing a $23 million, five-year deal with Kansas City before he started on opening day in 2015. He was 14-10 with a 3.20 ERA in 2014, his first full year in the majors and helped the Royals reach the World

Series for the first time in nearly three decades.

The University of Oregon hired David Reaves as co-offensive coordinator last Tuesday and then placed on administrative leave Sunday after he was arrested for driving under the influence. The process to terminate his employment started this week.

JUST BETWEEN US…There will be some familiar faces at NRG Stadium for Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5. Matt Ryan’s backup quarterback is Matt Schaub, famous for the many Pick Sixes that got him canned from the Texans, defensive end Brooks Reed, Richard Smith, the Texans’ former defensive coordinator from 2006-2008 who has Atlanta improving every week and Falcons’ offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, who tutored Andre Johnson to his best two seasons in Houston.

On January 19th, the 7th Red team defeated Hamshire Fannett 35 to 20. Reesie Ryder led the team with 10 points 14 steals. Hannah Murchison contributed 9 points 10 rebounds. Emma Gaspard had 6 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Caryss Carpenter chipped in 4 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. The lady Cardinals are now 6-1 on the season and 3-0 in district.

The 7th grade white team had a fabulous night defeating the shorthorns 20 to 4. Bridget Brown had a super night with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Harlee Tupper chipped in 4 points. Hallie Boswell had a great defensive game with 7 steals and 2 points. Lacey Fawvor had 5 steals and 2 points. The White team is now 2-1 in district play.

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Mustangs open district at 3-0 Jaylen Mathews scored 17 points to lead the West OrangeStark boys to a 75-32 win over OrangeďŹ eld last Friday at OrangeďŹ eld. e Mustangs improved to 30 in District 22-4A play, 9-11 overall.

Mathews had plenty of support as Corey Skinner poured in 15 points and Malik Phillips backed him up with 11 markers.

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Kentavious Miller and Brettline White each scored in double digits as the Mustangs won a close on over Bridge City, 48-43.

Miller led the way with 13 points while White chipped in a dozen. e Mustangs played at Silsbee Tuesday night. Friday, they host Little Cypress-Mauriceville to complete the ďŹ rst half of league play.

4A play on a two-game roll.

Emmi Lummus, Faith Fregia and Paris Fregia scored 12, 11 and 10 points, respectively to power the Lady Bobcats past the WO-S girls 46-27 last Friday.

OrangeďŹ eld led 27-13 at half and was up by 22 points entering the ďŹ nal period.

Cameron Choate and Lummus each had four rebounds and Lummus added four steals.

Paris Fregia had three rebounds and three steals.

On Jan. 17, Paris Fregia scored 12 points to lead the Lady Bobcats to a 44-24 win over LCM. Jayme Deutsch and Lummus each scored ďŹ ve points. e Lady Bobcats played at Bridge City Tuesday night and are back on the road at Hamshire-Fannett Friday.

OrangeďŹ eld girls win a pair Wins over West OrangeStark and Little Cypress-Mauriceville sent OrangeďŹ eld into the second half of District 22-

Bridge City wallops H-F Longhorns Zach Honeycutt scored 18 points, Brandon Vela added 16 and Hunter Wiegreffe backed

them with 13 points as Bridge City downed Hamshire-Fannett 79-55 in District 22-4A action.

Wiegree continues to lead the team in scoring for the season with 11 points per game, while Max Baker is next with a 10-point average. Dane Piper tops the team with eight rebounds per game. e Cardinals were at OrangeďŹ eld Tuesday night and they host Silsbee Friday.

Lathrop’s big night not enough for OF Payton Lathrop scored 21 points and Alex Catt added 13 points for OrangeďŹ eld but it wasn’t enough against Little Cypress-Mauriceville as the Bears won the District 22-4A game 57-53 on Jan. 17.

Caleb Kress led the team with nine rebounds and Mason Gonzales pulled ďŹ ve. Kress and Zach Dischler each had four assists. e Bobcats hosted Bridge City Tuesday. ey are home to Hamshire-Fannett Friday.

LCM powerlifters conquer Silsbee Meet Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s high school powerlifting squad took eight ďŹ rst-place medals and the team title at the Silsbee meet.

Jeremiah Armstrong won the superheavyweight class, lifting a total of 1,520 pounds in the squat, bench and dead lifts in the meet held last ursday in Silsbee.

Four other boys and three other girls from Bear

Iron, the team’s nickname, won gold. ey were Colt LeBleu, Lucas Russell, Ethan McKay, Hunter Angelo, Breanna Dyson, Kelsey Dyson and Ceideah Walker.

David Kendrick is LCM powerlifting coach and Kim Levens assistant coach.

LCM’s next competition will come at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4 at the LCM meet.

Super Bowl food lineup top notch

Super Bowl LI in Houston will be watched live by more than one billion people, but for those with a ticket, the action on the plate will rival the game on the ďŹ eld.

Led by Senior Executive Chef Mark Cornish, Aramark — the exclusive food and beverage partner of NRG Stadium — has created a game day line-up that will have hungry fans downing Lone Star-inspired oering like a linebacker on a fumble. Chef Cornish will be assisted by 2,400 Aramark associates -- including visiting executive chefs from Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Chiefs), FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland Browns) and U.S. Bank Stadium (Minnesota Vikings) -- responsible for sourcing, preparing and serving the Super Bowl LI Menu from start to ďŹ nish. is world-class culinary team is also getting a boost from talented culinary students at Houston Independent School District.

"Our team of service stars is looking forward to enhancing the game day experience for every fan coming to NRG Stadium for Super Bowl LI," said Carl Mittleman, President of Aramark's Sports and Entertainment division. "We've been working closely with the NFL and our partners to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience that complements the action on the ďŹ eld with a variety of unique and innovative hospitality oerings."

To celebrate the many avors the great state of Texas has to oer and Houston's thriving culinary scene, Aramark is oering a menu that runs the gamut of classic, specialty and signature fare throughout NRG Stadium. Whether guests are enjoying ďŹ eld level concessions, tasting menu items on the club level or delighting in the progressive menu in the suites, they can experience the diverse tastes of Houston that are being served.

AFC-NFC Tribute Items Fans attending the Super Bowl will have more than their favorite team to rally around. To honor the two teams competing in this year's game, Chef Cornish has created two items that pay tribute to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, using signature ingredients from each team's hometown.

Beantown Griller -- Slow Cooked Tri Tip Pot Roast, Sweet Caramelized Onions, Cabot Cheddar Cheese on Whole Grain Bread. Served with a Side of Bacon Infused Baked Beans e ATL Fried Chicken Stak -- Crisp Wae Fries, topped with Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Peach Marmalade BBQ Sauce, Sour Cream and Green Onions Student Culinary Collaboration To round-out the Super Bowl LI menu, culinary arts students at Houston Independent School District, also an Aramark client, were invited to develop a specialty item. rough a collaboration with Aramark's team at NRG Stadium, a team of student chefs from Westside High School worked alongside Chef Cornish to create the sandwich: e Bayou City Bånh MÏ 51 – A Bånh MÏ-style sandwich with grilled fajita steak, avocado spread and pickled vegetables.

Aided by parameters and under the direction of their classroom instructors, the Westside High School students tested several recipes and concepts, before presenting two dishes to a panel of Aramark judges, who selected the winning menu combination.

Celebrity Chef Partnerships NRG Stadium's line up of Houston-centric fare is further bolstered by a stable of renowned chefs and restaurateurs – including Ronnie Killen, long considered the city's top BBQ pit master; Chris Shepherd, James Beard Award-winning chef; and Grady Spears, nationally acclaimed Texas chef

– all of whom have existing partnerships with Aramark at the stadium.

"Taste Of Houston" Within general concessions, fans will ďŹ nd assorted classics accentuating the tastes of Houston, such as Ronnie Killen's BBQ Burnt End Sandwich and Brisket Sandwich; Grady Spears's Steak Sandwich; Fuddruckers' All American Pigskin Burger; Loaded Baked Potatoes; Bum's Sausage Sandwich; Topped Dogs; Extreme Nachos; Chopped Beef Sandwich; Fish and Pork Tacos.

Clubs and Suites For guests dining on the club level, the menu will feature Chris Shepherd's signature 44 Farms Jalapeno Cheese Dog with jalapeno bacon jam and Chef Cornish's Texas Surf & Turf, a cold-smoked tenderloin sandwich served accompanied by gouda mac and cheese infused with lump lobster and House-Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese with house made Pimento cheese on Texas toast and a side of house fried pickles.

Within suites, ticketholders will be able to choose from a menu package featuring Jackson and Company's Chicken Empanadas with creamy avocado sauce; Jalapeno bacon Wrapped Chicken with raspberry chipotle sauce; Smoked Meatballs and Pimento cheese grits; Maple Crusted Beef Tenderloin; and Drunken Pear and Goat Cheese Salad.

"Houston is one of the country's most diverse cities and the Super Bowl provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the wide array of cuisine and talent contributing to its culinary renaissance," said Aramark's Chef Cornish. "While the game may be the main event, the Aramark team has been working tirelessly to create a world-class menu that brings the best of our city to life for visiting fans from across the country."

LCM Lady Bear Jenna James inked her intent to play for Bossier Parish Community College next season.

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Deaths and Memorials

Neil Ray Bond, 82, formerly of Bridge City Neil Ray Bond, 82, of Shiloh, passed away January 16, 2017 in Groesbeck, Texas. Funeral services will be 10 AM, ursday, January 19, 2017 at BlairStubbs Chapel with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. Joe Roark, David Knight, NEIL RAY Eddy Plummer, Bill BOND Beene, Michael Oliver and Dan Beene will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Wallace, Moe Litton, Fred Reagan, Glen Shoemaker and Benny Lucas.

Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

Neil was born October 27, 1934 in Coolidge, Texas to Homer and Zula Anders Bond. After graduating from Mexia High School, he continued his education, graduating from Sam Houston State University with a BA Degree and receiving his Teacher/Administration certification from Texas A&M. He also served his country in the US Army. Neil married the love of his life and best friend, Mary New, on February 21, 1953.

Neil retired from Bridge City ISD, after 35 years of service as Assistant Superintendent of Finance.

During this time, he received numerous awards, including TASBO School Business Official of the Year. He served as Limestone County School Superintendent, 1961-1964. Neil, also, served as a minister for 55 years with the last 30 years serving as Pastor of the Fallon Church of Christ.

Neil enjoyed visiting with people, he knew no strangers. He was a friend to many and always more than willing to help anyone in need. His love for the Lord, his family and others was exemplified in the way he lived his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Reba Sawyer; and brother, Edwin Plummer.

Neil is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Mary Bond of Shiloh; sons, Ronald Bond of Houston and Brandon Bond of Bridge City; grandsons, Clayton Bond and wife, Jill of Port Neches and Russell Bond of Austin; great grandsons, Hudson and Cole Bond of Port Neches; sister, Patsy McAdams of Grand Prairie; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Cherokee Children’s Home, P. O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832 or Mexia Academic Award Program, P. O. Box 534, Mexia, TX 76667.

Howard Percy Morse, 94, Vidor Born to T.N. & Emily Jane (Waldrep) Morse on November 25, 1923 in Saratoga, Texas, died Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 at his Vidor residence.

He was a retired grocer having began his career in Bridge City in 1954. In 1956, he had the opportunity to HOWARD PERCY open Howard's Big MORSE Star/Big Red Pantry and remained in the grocery and convenience store business for over 45 years. He was active in the Orange Lion's Club, Orange Jaycees and was an active member of the Bridge City Masonic Lodge No. 1345 as well as the El Mina Shrine of Galveston. He also served on the Bridge City Bank Board of Directors. Howard served his country in the US Army during WWII. He is preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn (East) Morse; son, Kirby Lee Morse; grandson Gary (Skipper) Morse and well as his mother, father and siblings. Those left to cherish his memory are wife Wanda (Joy) Morse; children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as numerous nephews and nieces and other family and friends who will cherish his legacy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, January 26, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Rosalind Ann Lawson, 60, Orange Rosalind Ann Lawson, 60, of Orange, passed away on January 16, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Sonny SturROSALIND ANN geon of Trinity Baptist LAWSON Church in Silsbee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 27, 1956, she was the daughter of James Lawson, Sr. and Audrey (Scoggins) Lawson. Rosalind worked at Silsbee Oaks Healthcare for 20 years. She participated in the Special Olympics, where she won numerous awards and medals. She loved to bowl, play basketball, and call Bingo. She was also an active member of Trinity Baptist Church in Silsbee, where she helped with Vacation Bible School.

Rosalind will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Lawson, Sr. and her sister, Pam McElhaney.

She is survived by her mother, Audrey Lawson; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Wayne Hebert, Sandra and Ernie Morris, and Kathy and Larry Romero; her brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Brenda Lawson, Jr. and Mike and Charlotte McElhaney; her many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and her very special friend, Charles Williams.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jerad Romero, Justin Romero, Ethan Romero, David McElhaney, Julian Herrera, and Tommy McGraw.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Trinity Baptist Church for the Youth Ministry, 880 Gentry Rd., Silsbee, Texas 77656

Brenda Joyce Williams, 60, Orange e Celebration of Life for Ms. Brenda Joyce Williams, 60, of Orange, will be Saturday, Jan. 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral BRENDA JOYCE Home.

WILLIAMS Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.

She died Jan. 15th at her residence.

An Orange native, she was a 1976 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School.

Survivors include son, Richard Williams, sister, Cynthia Wilson, and God Daughter, Brenda O’Neal, all of Orange.

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Curley John Myers Sr., 84, Formerly of Orange Curley John Myers Sr., 84, died Saturday, January 21st, 2017 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Estherwood, LA, he was a longtime resident of Orange, TX. Curley enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening and spending quality time with his family especially his grandchildren. He CURLEY JOHN also volunteered time MYERS SR. at his church. Visitation will be Monday, January 23 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Curley is survived by 4 daughters; Patricia Ann Miller of Willis, TX, Kathy Campbell and her husband Lynn of Mauriceville, TX, Margie Droddy and her

husband Roy of Vidor, TX, and Tammy Cruse and her husband Randel of Spring, TX, 2 sons; Rudolph James Myers and his wife Sherrie of Cedar Creek, TX and Curley John Myers, Jr. and his wife Anetha of Orangefield, TX. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 4 brothers; Raymond Myers, Lawrence Myers, Eugene Myers and Harry Myers, and 2 sisters; Yola Abshire and Jeanette ibodeaux.

Frances M. Ford, 86, Vidor Frances M. Ford, 86, of Vidor died Wednesday, January 18th, 2017. She was a native of Crowell, TX and a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church.

Frances worked as an LVN and retired from Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. During FRANCES M. her spare time she enFORD joyed bowling, reading and writing short stories and drawing. She also liked to spend quality time with her family. Visitation was Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A graveside service followed at 1:00 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Frances is survived by 2 daughters; Cindy Jones of Orange, TX and Robin Anders and her husband Marty of Evadale, TX, 2 sons; Gary Hebert of Vidor and Randall Hebert and his wife D'Anna of Evadale, 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and 2 brothers; Joe Newton and his wife Jaynell of Winnie, TX and Billy Reynolds of Hobbs, NM. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands; V.L. "Bill" Hebert and Finley Ford, and 3 brothers.

Jon Alva Cothern, 45, Formerly Of Vidor Jon Alva Cothern, 45, died Friday, January 20th, 2017 in Beaumont, TX. Born in Ft. Worth, TX, he was a lifelong resident in Vidor, TX. Jon enjoyed automotive technology, especially installing radar detectors and stereos. Jon also loved to spend quality time with his teenage JON ALVA daughter Whitney.

COTHERN Visitation will be Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with his funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Jon is survived by his mother; Norma Cothern of Vidor, 1 daughter; Whitney Cothern of Vidor, 2 brothers; Jay Cothern and his wife Kelly of Fannett, TX and Joe Cothern and his wife Brandy of Vidor. He was preceded in death by his father; H.J. Cothern, Jr. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Annie May Hillebrandt Salles, 97, Beaumont, Annie May Hillebrandt Salles, 97, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Loving Care Personal Care Home, Beaumont. She was born on May 4, 1919, De Queen, Arkansas.

Annie loved children and was passionate about her cows, chickens, and gardens.

ANNIE MAY Survivors include HILLEBRANDT SALLES her children, Lesslee Paul Salles, Jr. and his wife, Carolyn; Andrew Arthur Salles; and Carroll D. Salles, Sr. all of Beaumont; sisters, Margaret Barnes of Beaumont and Leify Holt of Buna; sister-in-law, Betty Sanford of Louisiana; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lesslee Paul Salles, Sr. and daughter, Lela Ann Courville.

A gathering of Mrs. Salles’ family and friends was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.

Leta “Lea” Kay Jackson, 67, Beaumont, Leta “Lea” Kay Jackson, 67, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Memorial Hermann Hosptial, Houston. She was born on July 8, 1949, to Emily Morris Reasoner and John Orville Reasoner, in Beaumont.

Survivors include her husband, William H. Jackson, Jr. of BeauLETA ‘LEA’ mont; stepsons, KAY JACKSON William H. Jackson III and his wife, Brianna, and Matthew T. Jackson; and grandchildren, Paige Foreman and Jayden Jackson, all of San Marcos; brother-in-law, T. Harmon Jackson and his wife, Sherry; and Tristen Jackson and Brendan Jackson, all of Brandon, Mississippi.

A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Lea requested no funeral or memorial service

but that everyone honor her memory by remembering her love for life, friends, family, animals, travel, gardening, and was an avid reader.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

Daniel Lee Segura, Jr., 46, Beaumont Daniel Lee Segura, Jr., 46, known to many as “Dilly”, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in his home.

He was born on December 25, 1970, to Gloria Varela Segura and Daniel Lee Segura, Sr., in Beaumont, and was a lifetime resident.

Dilly was survived by his children; daughDANIEL ‘DILLY’ ter, Denise Segura and LEE SEGURA JR. son-in-law, Desario Chase; son, Daniel Lee Segura, III; former wife, Charlotte Segura; granddaughter, Tegan Chase; mother, Gloria Segura; grandmother, Augustina Varela; and sister, Melinda Segeada, all of Beaumont. He also leaves behind many other loving family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Lee Segura, Sr. A gathering of Dilly’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., a Rosary will be recited at 11:00 a.m., and his funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

His interment will take place following the service at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.

Maurine Kariel Plettman, 92, Beaumont Maurine Kariel Plettman, 92, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was born on September 21, 1924, in Marshall, to Adele Stein Kariel and Louis Kariel, Sr. Maurine graduated from Marshall High School as valedictorian. She received her Bachelor’s MAURINE degree, with honors in KARIEL PLETTMAN English, from the University of Texas, where she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi, as well as Phi Betta Kappa.

Stanley was overseas when he asked Maurine to marry him and deputized her brother, Louis, to put the ring on her finger. After marrying, Maurine and Stanley moved to Beaumont in 1949, when he joined Orgain Bell and Tucker.

Her community involvement centered on Temple Emanuel.

Maurine and Stanley traveled the world extensively, exploring 4-star restaurants, birds, and seeing all the sights. She relished playing bridge and canasta with decades-long card-playing friends.

Maurine was sweet and gentle, while being a strong, emotional center for the family.

She loved being a grandmother to her two grandsons, Jonah and Zane, who she taught to be ruthless scrabble players.

Maurine is survived by her daughters, Linda Plettman Surley, of Missouri City; Susan Plettman Rankin and her husband, James, of Austin; Elaine Plettman and her husband, Steve Cummings, of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts; brother, Louis Kariel, Jr. and his wife, Audrey, of Marshall; and grandchildren, Jonah Plettman Rankin and Zane Wolfe Rankin, both of Seattle, Washington.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of sixty-four years, Stanley Robert Plettman; and her brother, Stanley Kariel. e family wishes to thank Maurine's longtime caregiver Gwen Comeaux for her gentle compassionate and enthusiastic care, as well as her newer compassionate caregivers from HomeInstead. e family would also like to thank Connie Collis for her diligent, thorough, and professional assistance on all business matters.

Mrs. Plettman’s funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., ursday, January 19, 2017, at Broussard’s.

2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Hebrew Rest Cemetery, 2290 Pine Street, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, you may make memorial contributions to Temple Emanuel, 1120 Broadway, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

Don Terrell James, Sr., 70, Beaumont, Don Terrell James, Sr., 70, of Beaumont, died ursday, January 19, 2017, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on December 12, 1946, in Austin, and was a United States Army veteran having served during Vietnam.

Survivors include his DON TERRELL son, Don James, Jr. of JAMES SR. Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Tina James and her husband, Zach Buus, of Houston; brothers, Joseph “Skip” James of Orange and Mark Hurst of West Palm Beach, Florida; sister, Lynda Saxton, of League City; grandchildren, Hunter James, Savannah Buus, Preslee Buus, and Cosette Buus.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bettye and Cy Hurst.

A memorial service for Mr. James was at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium.

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Deaths and Memorials Norma Faye Metcalf Noble, 84, Beaumont, Norma Faye Metcalf Noble, 84, of Beaumont, died ursday, January 19, 2017, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on April 18, 1932, to Molly White Metcalf and Kenneth Metcalf.

Norma retired as an insurance clerk for Broussard’s Mortuary NORMA FAYE on 1093 Calder and METCALF NOBLE worked for forty years at Prudential Insurance Company. She was a member of Dowlen Road Church of Christ and Daughter of the Republic of Texas. Norma loved her pets.

Survivors include her husband, James Louis Noble and brother-in-law, Henry Noble and his wife, Deanie, of Port Acres.

A gathering of Mrs. Noble’s family and friends was from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 23, 2017, at Broussard’s. A graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, at Spring Hill Cemetery, Sabine County.

Ricky Neil Myott, 59 Ricky Neil Myott was born August 18th, 1958 in St. Alban’s, Vermont; the fourth child of five. He has left behind his brother, Larry (Lois) Jewett, sisters, Nancy (Randy) Hopson and BettyAnn (Patrick) Tallon and many nieces and nephews. Rick was welcomed to his new RICKY NEIL home by his parents MYOTT Leo and Rita Myott, brother Pete and some very special friends. Due to difficult circumstances, Rick was raised with Pete, away from the rest of the family. Life wasn’t always good to him but nothing life threw at him could dampen his spirit for long. He learned to look out for himself and while he didn’t always make the best choices, he was always sure that what he wanted was the thing he had to have! He was so fortunate to have some very good people in his life who helped him out in some very tough spots. You know who you are and we, his family, thank you for your efforts on his behalf.

In 1988 Rick was reunited with the rest of his birth family, who had been adopted by three different families, and his life, and theirs, was changed forever. He knew that now, he didn’t ever have to be alone again. While he didn’t get to spend as much time with each of us as he would sometimes have liked and spent more time with each of us than he would sometimes have liked, he always knew he was well loved. And when that love wasn’t enough, he had his AA and his NA family to turn to. ank you for loving him as you have.

It seems that Rick was destined to live the life he did so that he could come to this place and spread the love he received to others in need of it. We will smile and remember him every time we ask his question ‘Did anyone tell you today?” and we WILL ask it… because he believed it was important for each of us to know we were loved and we will need to carry on that legacy. He never failed to ‘find a pocket’ or notice ‘something on your shirt’ because “Somebody has to keep you on your toes!”

We, Rick’s family, thank each of you for coming to this celebration of his life and for the support of your visits and gifts of comfort brought to the house.

Cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rick’s memory to Spindletop MHMR Services, 3401 57th Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.

Debbie Dean, 59, Nederland Debbie Dean, 59, of Nederland, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

She was born on June 28, 1957, in Port Arthur, to Dorothy and Hugh Allen.

Debbie was an avid gardener. She loved the beach water and being outside, and most of all loved her family and grandchildren.

DEBBIE Survivors include DEAN her son, David Brown and his wife, Shanna, of Nederland; daughter, Tiffany Dean LaRose and her husband, Kyle, of Nederland; grandchildren, Andrea Dean and Kael, Kaleb and Kolten Brown; brother, Paul Allen and his wife, Julia, of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A gathering of Ms. Dean’s family and friends was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2017, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street.

Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

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Lucille Anne McCarthy, 88, Port Arthur, Lucille Anne McCarthy, 88, of Port Arthur, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was born on August 24, 1928, in Bronx, New York, to Isabel and Francis Friedly.

Lucille enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family and friends.

She will be dearly missed. “anks for the memories.”

Survivors include her daughters, Jean Philpot

and her husband, Dean, of Kingwood; Nancy Whitsitt of Port Arthur; and Janet DeTorre and her husband, Victor, of Houston; sons, Richard McCarthy of Kountze and John McCarthy of Austin; grandchildren, Christopher, Ross, Patrick, Michael, and Kelsey; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Cami; and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John McCarthy; and daughter, Jill Avery.

A Memorial Mass for Mrs. McCarthy was celebrated 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3706 Woodrow Drive, Port Arthur, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. McCarthy’s memory to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3706 Woodrow Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.

Dorothy Ree Blanchard, 80, Nederland, Dorothy Ree Blanchard, 80, of Nederland, died Monday, January 16, 2017. She was born on March 3, 1936, in Singer, Louisiana, to Georgettia Burgess and Anthony Myers.

Dorothy’s main interest in life was taking care of her family.

Survivors include DOROTHY REE her son, Troy BlanBLANCHARD chard and his wife, Jamie and grandchildren, Hunter and Camryn Blanchard, all of Sour Lake; sister, Marie Doyle of DeRidder, Louisiana; brother, H.C. Myers and his wife, Jean, of DeRidder, Louisiana and Claybert Myers and his wife, Pam, of Midwest City, Oklahoma; special niece, Freddie Abshire; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clayton Ray Blanchard; four brothers; and three sisters.

Memorial contributions for Mrs. Blanchard may be made to Nederland Fire Department, 1400 Boston Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627.

A gathering of Mrs. Blanchard’s family and friends was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Leslie (Les) Alan Lynd, 62, Pearland Leslie (Les) Alan Lynd, 62, of Pearland, died Wednesday January 11, 2017. He was born on September 20, 1954, in Port Arthur, Texas to omas and Evelyn Lynd.

Les was a United States Navy Veteran where he specialized in avionics. His education in avionics carried LESLIE ‘LES’ with him in his profesALAN LYND sional life, most recently as an Avionics Technician with Duncan Aviation in Houston, Texas.

Les enjoyed music, movies, history, astronomy, crossword puzzles, attending air shows and loved being with his children and grandchildren.

Les was preceded in death by his parents, and brother David Lynd.

Survivors include his children, Dr. Kara Marquez and husband Michael, grandchildren Mason and Gavin Marquez of Spring, Texas; son Cody Lynd and wife Candi, grandchildren Lily and Khloe Lynd of San Marcos, Texas; son Colin Lynd and wife Evelyn, grandchildren omas Lynd, and Emily & Anthony Cortez of Groves, Texas. Les is also survived by brother omas Lynd Jr, and sister Karen Lynd of Nederland and e Virginia clan - sister Doris Ewing, nephew John Ewing and wife Amy, great niece Abigal and great nephew Isaac; niece Melanie Cale and husband Alan, great niece Grace Long; niece Madeline Damron and husband Rodney, great nephew Lucas, all of Mechanicsville, Virginia.

A gathering of Mr. Lynd’s family and friends was from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2017, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday January 14, 2017, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

parents, Huby and Arthur Graham; brother, Robert Graham; and grandson, Mitchell McFarland. e family would like to thank Betty’s care givers at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur and Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

A gathering of Betty's family and friends was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 101 Block Street, Port Neches.

James Edward Ashburn McIntosh, 93, Silsbee, James Edward Ashburn McIntosh, 93, of Silsbee, died ursday, January 19, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1923, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Edna Lurleen McIntosh and James Ashburn. Mr. McIntosh served his country in the United States Marine Corp during JAMES EDWARD World War II. He later ASHBURN McINTOSH retired as a home builder.

Survivors include his wife, Isabel McIntosh; his children, Diana A. Remillard and her husband, Eugene; Lurleen A. Tiscio and her husband, Vincent and James Edward Ashburn and his wife, Rebbeca, all of Punta Gorda, Florida; grandchildren, Christine Denton and her husband, Doug; Celeste K. Carter and her husband, Gary; Brady Denton; Nikki Denton; Yvette Rickard and her husband, Vernon; Amy Kirkus and her husband, Rob; Eran Johns and his wife, Tina; Michelle Dupress and her husband, Malon; James E. Edwards; and Joshua Eric Ashburn and his wife, Kayla; and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. McIntosh’s memorial service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, January 28, 2017, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 105 Turtle Creek, Silsbee, Texas. His committal was handled by Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Joseph Marion Mackan, 89, Silsbee Joseph Marion Mackan, 89, of Silsbee, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Silsbee Oaks. He was born on April 25, 1927, to Isla Railey Mackan and Emmett Ridley Mackan, Sr. in Beaumont, and was a United States Navy veteran. Joseph received a Bachelor of JOSEPH Science in MechaniMARION MACKAN cal Engineering in 1950 from Texas A&M University. He retired as a project engineer with Houston Chemical having previously worked at Mobil Oil. Joseph was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church since 1946.

Survivors include his sons, Dr. Emmett Ridley Mackan II and his wife, Laurie, of Beaumont and William Blake Mackan and his wife, Denise, of College Station; daughter, Elizabeth Belle Mackan of Silsbee; and grandchildren, Laura Brooke Mackan Cherry and her husband, Austin; Kevin R. Mackan; Lucas D.E. Mackan; John Odom and his wife, Pam; Michael Odom; and Paul Odom and his wife, Erica.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred “Milly” Parrish Mackan and brother, Emmett R. Mackan, Jr. A gathering of Mr. Mackan’s family and friends was at 12:00 p.m. with his funeral service that followed at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Rosedale Baptist Church, 7110 Concord, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rosedale Baptist Church, 7110 Concord, Beaumont, Texas 77708.

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Evelyn Thompson DeBorge Eason, 91, Silsbee, Evelyn ompson DeBorge Eason, 91, of Silsbee, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, in Silsbee. She was born on July 6, 1925, inHampton, to Hazel Randall ompson and Bird P. ompson.

Mrs. Eason was an office manager and bookkeeper for Silsbee Auto Company, Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church, and Barry & Barry Sand Company.

Survivors include her stepchildren, Truitt M Eason and his wife, Sherry, of San Antonio; James Mark Eason of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Jay Morgan Eason and his wife, Cheryl of Royal Oaks, California; grandchildren, Chris Eason of Beaumont, Melissa and Sean Eason, and Carter Eason, all of Austin, and Stacy E. Eason of Denver, Colorado; brother, Joel ompson and his wife, Barbara Jean, of Silsbee; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Joe D. DeBorge and George T. Eason; brother, Claude S. ompson; and stepdaughter, Selma Jean DeBorge Taylor.

A gathering of Mrs. Eason’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., ursday, January 26, 2017, at Abundant Life Pentecostal Church, 191 East Avenue N and Highway 327, Silsbee, with the Reverend D.D. White officiating. Her interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery, Silsbee.

Joe Henry “Joe Bill” Kahla, 92, Port Bolivar Joe Henry “Joe Bill” Kahla, 92, of Port Bolivar, TX, currently residing in Jasper, TX, died at his home on Sunday, January 15, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service was held on ursday, January 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Port Bolivar, with inJOE ‘JOE BILL’ terment to follow at HENRY KAHLA the Port Bolivar Community Cemetery. e family will greet friends on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Broussard's Mortuary in Winnie, TX from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

A native and long time resident of Port Bolivar, Joe Henry Kahla was born on November 11, 1924 to William Henry & Bertha Killingsworth Kahla.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II & Korean Conflict as a paratrooper. Joe Bill’s first priority was always his family whether it was as husband, dad, grandpa, or great-grandpa. A loving husband and father, he served on the school board, city council and 4-H leader in Port Bolivar.

His business endeavors included farming, fishing, shrimping, ranching, construction and real estate development. He designed and built the first boat house in Port Bolivar that allowed owners to lift boats out of the water. Joe Bill is responsible for developing a large part of the Bolivar Peninsula, including fishing piers, subdivisions, RV parks, and bait camps. His last development, while in his 80’s, was the Log Cabin RV park in Jasper, TX. He is survived by his wife of five years Shirley Guidry Kahla of Jasper; a sister Dorris Mae Cade & husband M.C. of Conroe; daughter Jo Ann Stanley & husband Glenn of Vidor; daughter-inlaw’s Lee Ellen Kahla of Jasper, and Kay Novak of Flatonia; a brother-in-law Billy Seago of Jasper; a sister-in-law Wilma Schoenrock & husband James of Mesquite; and daughter Johnette Bouse & husband Charles Ray of Jasper. He is also survived by his grandchildren Melissa & Ryan Raley of Brenham, Charlotte & Cody Odom, Joe Glenn & Karen Kahla, and Jodi & Bill Morian, Jr. of Jasper; Tony & Angie Stanley of Silsbee, Adam Stanley of Grapevine, Greg & LaNita Stanley of Vidor, Dusty Hughes of Port Bolivar, and Colt Hughes of Winnie, Texas. His great grandchildren are: Cooper, Marci, Wyatt, Harley, Jake, Jack, Billy, Matt, Sydni, Cherie, Andrea, Austin, Brenna, Colby, Haley, and Christian. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 68 years Anna Clara Mohr Kahla, sons Glenn Ray Kahla and John W. Kahla, DVM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department, 1806 Broadway Street, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeoasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home of Jasper.

Betty Jane Carbaugh, 97, Nederland Betty Jane Carbaugh went to be with her heavenly family on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Betty was born February 8, 1920, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, to Huby Brown Graham and Arthur W. Graham.

Betty is survived by her loving family, inBETTY JANE cluding her two sons, CARBAUGH Donald “Donnie” Carbaugh, Jr. and wife, Barbara and Ronald “Ron” Carbaugh and his wife, Christine; two daughters, Sandi Carbaugh Goodwin and her husband, John and Jane Carbaugh Hargett; sister, Mary Ann Gilbert; six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and seven step-great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-seven years, Donald Carbaugh, Sr.; her

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Deaths and Memorials

Eileen M. Phalen McBride, 97, Winnie Eileen M. Phalen McBride, 97, of Winnie died Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was born September 29, 1919, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Sophia Calnan Phalen and James Albert Phalen.

Survivors include daughters, Kathleen Ferguson and her husband, Glenn, of Galveston; Colleen Ruple and her husband, Gerald, of Beaumont; Maureen Christensen and her husband, Gary, of Graham, Washington; sons, Louie W. “Bubby” McBride, Jr. and his wife, Arlene, of Tacoma, Washington; Kevin McBride and his wife, Ann, of Pearland; daughter-in-law, Debra McBride of League City; brother, William “Bill”

Phalen of San Antonio; sisters-in-law, Jo Phalen of Houston; “Pitt” Huddleston and Emily Dale, both of Winnie; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren and her friend, companion and caregiver of ten years, Mary Lara.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louie “Bill” McBride, Sr.; and her son, Brian McBride.

After graduating from the University of Houston, with a degree in education, Eileen began her teaching career in Winnie. is is where she met the love of her life, Bill McBride. Along side her husband, she took on a new role in life, she became a rice farmer. She continued her rice farming business the rest of her life.

Eileen was active in many organizations

throughout her life, including the Chambers County Historical Society, the Winnie Hospital Axillary, and the Board of Directors of Allied Bank and Gulf Coast Bank.

As a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, her faith was the foundation of her life. She was the first secretary EILEEN M. and historian at the PHALEN McBRIDE church. She started the flower fund, was the bookkeeper of the Altar Society, taught CCD classes, and was a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, where she held the title of Lady Grand Cross of the Holy Sepulchre.

Through her strong faith and love of family, she has left a lasting legacy in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Summer Place in Beaumont and Altus Hospice for the wonderful care given.

A gathering of Mrs. McBride’s family and friends was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, #4 Bayou Brandt, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

Joel K. DuBose, 67, Sour Lake, Joel K. DuBose, 67, of Sour Lake, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on August 16, 1949, to Margie Harvey DuBose and Robert Willis DuBose, in Beaumont, and was a United States Navy veteran having served during Vietnam. Joel lived his life his way and enjoyed helping the underdog. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and they loved donuts with Papa Joe. Survivors include his wife, Valerie DuBose of Columbia, South Carolina; daughters, Kristi Stepan and her husband, Jason, of Sour Lake and Mandy DuBose, in Grove City, Ohio; sisters, Terry Kibodeaux and her husband, Edwin, of Orange and Tammy Payne and her husband,

Michael, of Honey Island; grandchildren, Justin Middendorf, Donna Middendorf, Grace Moore, and Anna Stepan; father, Robert DuBose; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Smith DuBose; mother, Margie DuBose and brother, Bobby DuBose.

A gathering of Mr. DuBose’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m. with his memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.

Joel Jerome Spell, 60, Wichita Falls Joel Jerome Spell, 60, of Wichita Falls passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016.

Joel was born on December 23, 1955 in Orange, Texas to Victor Melvin and Beverly Mae (Kegley) Stark. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, and retired JOEL after twenty one years SPELL of service. Joel spent nineteen years working at Howmet in Wichita Falls. He was a hard worker, and was always positive in life. Joel enjoyed fishing, and was a die-hard John Wayne fan. He was truly a happy-go-lucky man.

He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Jennifer McCormack; and step-father Charles Spell.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Spell of Wichita Falls; children Rebecca Thonus of Maryville, Washington and Brande Bradford of Chickasha, Oklahoma; six grandchildren; mother Beverly Spell; sister Jeanetta Deshotel of Groves, Texas; and a brother, Mark Spell of Chitose, Japan.

The family will have a private interment at DFW National Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com

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

Employment offered by Ross Frederick located in St. Martinville, LA. Worksite located in Cecilia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for an interview at (337) 845-5086 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order 664359.

Ten (10) temporary positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 3/15/17 through 1/15/18; Duties: To operate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.38 per hour; 35 hours per week ; mon-fri; OT varies but not guaranteed. 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Adeline Enterprises, L.L.C. located in Jeanerette, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 276-5503. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order #664367.

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Employment offered by Newton Cane Co. located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (318) 346-4403 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order #664411.

Two (2) temp positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 3/15/2017 through 1/15/18; Duties: propagation of plant material including planting, maintenance and harvesting of plant material in preparation for wetland use. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker.

Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.38 per hour; 35 hr a week; mon-fri; OT varies but not guaranteed; 2 month experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Dauterive Contractors, Inc. dba: Wetlands Restoration located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (337) 364-9613. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 664405.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NORMA LEA FISHER, Deceased, were issued on the 19th day of JANUARY, 2017, in Cause No. P17721, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Linda Marie Fischer Tibbits.

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.

Linda Marie Fisher Tibbitts 105 Troy Bridge City, TX 77611

DATED the 20th day of January, 2017.

Rex Peveto Rex Peveto Attorney for: Linda Marie Fisher Tibbitts State Bar No.: 00791437 118 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0220 Fax: (409)883-0259 Email: liz@pevetolawfirm. com

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES DAVID AYTES, Deceased, were issued on the 20th day of JANUARY, 2017, in Cause No. P17716, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Susan Rachel Owens, also known as Susan Rachel Aytes.

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.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GLADYS MARY BEASLEY, Deceased, were issued on the 21st, day of DECEMBER, 2016, in Cause No. P17666, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Geraldine Denise Beasley 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.

Susan Rachel Aytes P.O. Box 671 Angelton, TX 77516

Jerry V. Pennigton Attorney at Law 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630

DATED the 20th day of January, 2017.

DATED the 18th day of January, 2017.

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