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Vol. 58 No. 41

Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield

Week of Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Bridge City elections beginning to take shape Dave Rogers

For The Record

In Bridge City’s council race, Carl Harbert and Phillip Todora, Jr., have filed in Place 1, with incumbents Tammi Fisette, Place 3; and Terri Gauthier, Place 5, seeking reelection.

Kevin Mott, Place 1 incumbent, has not yet filed.

Two seats are open in the Bridge City ISD and incumbents Michael Johnson in Place 6 and Mark Anderson in Place 7 are the only ones to have filed so far.

Orangefield ISD holds its elections in November.

Mary Ekene, a 35-year-old collections supervisor, filed Tuesday afternoon to run for Orange City Council, rounding to six the list of candidates for two available seats in the May 6 election.

Ekene registered to run for

at-large Place 6, against incumbent Larry Spears, Jr., and Veronica Monique Woodle. In District 3, incumbent Essie Bellfield faces challenges by Paul Burch and Terri Salter.

Incumbent Randy McIlwain in Place 1 and Barry L. Bates in Place 2 guarantee Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s school district a full slate of candidates in May’s election.

Their filing last week joins incumbent Marlene Courmier, who filed for re-election in Place 3. David Jones is the incumbent in Place 2.

In the City of Pinehurst incumbent Sarah McClendon has filed, joining fellow incumbents T.W. Permenter and Dan Mahon on the ballot.

Filing for the May 6 election for city councils and school boards began Jan. 18 and ends at 5 p.m. Feb. 17.

City and school board sec-

retaries reported no other new filings in the past week.

City secretary Theresa Van Meter was not available Tuesday to update the filings list-

ed for West Orange, where only Mayor Roy McDonald had filed for re-election by the end of January. Also up for election this year are the

seats held by Carl Thibodeaux and Frances Droddy-Lopez.

Two at-large seats are being contested in the West Orange-Cove CISD election as

well.

Incumbent Ruth Hancock and Tricia Stroud have filed for them.

Strutters go Gaga for Super Bowl secret

Reliable Cleaners looking back to the future Dave Rogers

For The Record

Keith Wallace has been a fixture in Orange County civic circles for two decades or more.

His Reliable Dry Cleaners & Laundry recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.

But the realities of modernday economics are forcing Wallace to consider going back to reach the future.

“Dry cleaning is not a necessity product; as the dollar in your pocket dwindles away, you see more and more stuff

When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.

(Leviticus 19:33-34)

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Nine members of the Bridge City High School Strutters -- Chelse Cisneros, Ashlynn Koons, Lyvia Ebarb, Lauren Guidry, Avery Harris, Mia Woodruff, Madison Esquivel, Victoria Doan and Sydney Hanson were part of the Super Bowl 51 halftime show in Houston Sunday.

Bridge City Strutters join Lady Gaga in Super Bowl show Keith Wallace bought Reliable Dry Cleaners & Laundry in 2006. He has 22 employees. His Reliable Dry Cleaners & Laundry recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.

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you can do for yourself at home,” he said.

So Wallace, who has made drive-through drop-off and pickup lanes a staple of Reliable Cleaners, is looking to expand his offerings to his regular customers by adding home and business pickup and delivery service.

“When we first came to town, we had one location and six delivery trucks,” he said.

“My first job when I was 16 was home pickup and delivery.

“We grew our business through routes and then we opened our storefront locations.”

Reliable Dry Cleaners & Laundry currently consists of one dry cleaning plant and headquarters at 1131 Green Ave., Orange, and three storefront locations (3011 N. 16th St., Orange; 2230 Texas Ave., Bridge City; and 1415 N. Main St., Vidor).

The business does daily pickups at Orange hotels and plants.

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Dave Rogers

For The Record

The tape didn’t self-destruct and the mission wasn’t impossible.

Still, the air of secrecy Cathy Riley and her girls labored under for the past couple of months left everyone involved feeling like some real espionage agents.

Never mind that more than 100 million people watched them perform Sunday as part of Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl 51 halftime show.

The nine Bridge City Strutters involved couldn’t tell their friends or family about it until they had departed

Houston’s NRG Stadium Sunday night.

“Everyone had to sign a [secrecy] contract, no social media, no contact, the show was all confidential,” said Riley, who has been director of the Strutters for 20 years.

To violate the secrecy agreement would mean exclusion from the show.

Mia Woodruff, Lauren Guidry, Lyvia Ebarb, Avery Harris, Chelse Cisneros, Madison Esquivel, Ashlynn Koons, Sydney Hanson and Victoria Doan were the Strutters in the on-field crowd of 800 dancers who surrounded the stage.

“At first the whole team was invited, but then the le-

gal team from the Super Bowl decided they could only take [age] 16 and up, so we could only take nine girls,” Riley said.

“Initially, just my principal [Elisha Bell], me and the superintendent [Todd Lintzen] were the only ones that knew.

Then we had to have a bus driver, Mrs. [Valrie] Gilbeaux, who teaches English with me. She had to sign a contract, be confidential and not talk about it.”

The Strutters’ participation began when Riley was contacted by Joyce Pennington, whose Texas company runs the dance/drill team camp the Strutters attend each summer.

“She contacted me in December and said it was an amazing opportunity, so I definitely wanted to give that opportunity to those girls,” Riley said.

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Citizens Sheriff’s Academy begins March 21 Staff Report

For The Record

Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt will be putting on the Eighth Orange County Citizen’s Sheriff’s Academy March 21-April 27.

Class dates will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, with class times being from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The purpose of the Citizen’s Sheriff Academy is to improve Sheriff’s Office community

relations and enhance public cooperation. The program offers the Orange County Sheriff’s Office a chance to show the Merritt public the selection and training process that applicants must go through, the continued training requirements, operation

procedures and tactics, and its efforts to provide a professional level of law enforcement to the citizens it serves.

Citizens gain a better understanding of the criminal justice system and law enforcement administrators gain a better understanding of citizens’ concerns and perception of law enforcement.

Citizens spend a few hours in “observations” of divisions such as Patrol, Corrections, and Communications get a

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feel for the inner workings of the Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone interested in being a part of the next Academy can pick up an application at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office beginning Monday, Feb. 6. Deadline for applications is March 8.

For further information, contact Captain Dennis Marlow at dmarlow@co.orange. tx.us or by phone 409-8827821.

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Pinehurst’s Mathews to head SRA board Staff Report For The Record

A pair of Orange County residents, Stan Mathews of Pinehurst and Earl Williams of Orange, have been named to the top two slots on the Board of Directors for the Sabine River Authority of Texas.

Election of officers was made at the annual board meeting held in Rockwall.

Other elected officers include David Koonce of Center, secretary/treasurer; and Cliff Todd of Carthage, secretary pro-tem. Other members of the SRA Board include past president J.D. Jacobs, Jr. of Rockwall, Sharon Newcomer of Mauriceville, Jeanette Sterner of Holly Lake Ranch, Mac Abney of Marshall and Laurie Woloszyn of Longview.

Mathews owns and operates Mathews Jewelers, Inc., established in Orange, Texas in 1984 and expanded to Beaumont in 2002. Born and raised in Orange as the son of J. L. and Laverne Mathews,

Stan Mathews

Earl Williams

he is very active in his community. He has served as Board Member, VP of Economic Development and Life Ambassador for the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Mathews was named 1997 “Small Business Person of the Year.” He previously served as a school board member of Little Cypress Mauriceville CISD and as an advisory board member for Memorial Hermann Baptist

Orange Hospital.

He is a member of the Texas Jewelers Association, a member of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Lamar University Cardinal Club Board of Directors and a 22-year member of the Orange Rotary Club.

In his leisure time, he enjoys golf, fishing and travel.

Stan and his wife, Linda, have two children and five grandchildren and reside in

“My Five Cents”

On Wednesday, at a joint session of the Texas Senate and House, Governor Abbott gave the State of the State address. He began by sharing that Texas has remained “exceptional” and expressed optimism that Texas’ economy, even with the recent oil downturn, continues to be strong and is the 10th largest in the world. We are also number two in the nation for the number of Top 500 companies in our great state.

The Governor laid out the emergency items in his budget, which included $500 million to improve and overhaul child protective services and ensure we are protecting the most vulnerable children of our state. He also shared a priority to ban sanctuary cities in Texas and his intention to maintain $800 million, which was allocated last legislative session, in spending on border security. His other emergency items included calling for a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution and a renewed effort to address ethics reform in the state.

This week marks the end of the first month of the legislative session. Senate committees are beginning to hold hearings and the Capitol is buzzing with constituent groups and association visits.

Here are five things happening at your Capitol this week: 1. Sanctuary Cities As I mentioned above, Governor Abbott has added the ban of sanctuary cities in Texas to his list of emergency items. Senator Charles Perry has filed SB 4, which would ban entities, such as cities, counties and colleges, from implementing policies to refuse to enforce federal immigration laws. Entities would be denied state grant funds, if their law enforcement agencies failed to honor requests from Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to hand over immigrants in custody for possible deportation. There is also a top-down provision in the bill, which means that an entity in violation, could lose their state grant funds and cause every

Follies 2017: “A Hee Haw Salute!” will be presented by the Service League of Orange at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 29 at Lutcher Theater.

The show will feature live music, corny jokes, Hee Haw Honeys and all your favorite characters from the long-running television show.

Tickets are $25.

The event is a fundraiser put on every three years by the Service League of Orange, a group of about three dozen women who give back to their community, assisting students and seniors.

A Community Kick Off Party will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 4 at Orange’s Riverfront Pavilion.

Open auditions for the show will be held at 7 p.m. March 11 at First United Methodist Church in Orange.

A Gala will be held March 25 at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center.

BC Chamber accepts scholarship apps The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for four $500 scholarships – two per school – it plans to award seniors at Bridge City and Orangefield High Schools.

Applications are available at www.bridgecitychamber.com, the high school counselor’s office, or the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce office at 150 W. Roundbunch Road.

Deadline for completed applications to be turned in at the high school counselor’s office is April 7.

By State Senator Robert Nichols

entity under them to lose their funds as well.

1. State of the State

Sen. Robert Nichols

Pinehurst, Texas.

The Sabine River Authority of Texas is governed by a nine-member board of directors appointed by the Governor of Texas. The board is responsible for overseeing the development of water resources in the Sabine River Basin.

Members of the board are required to reside within a county situated wholly or partially within the watershed of the Sabine River. They are leaders in their communities dedicated to serve as active participants in the water issues being addressed by the Sabine River Authority of Texas.

Created by the Legislature in 1949, the Sabine River Authority is an official agency of the State of Texas. The Authority was created as a conservation and reclamation district with responsibilities to control, store, preserve, and distribute the waters of the Sabine River and its tributary streams for useful purposes.

Follies 2017 ‘Hee Haw Salute’ set April 29

1. Small Schools Funding This week, Representative Trent Ashby and I filed SB 678 and HB 1390, to correct the formulas which fund certain small schools at a lower level.

Currently, if a school has an average daily attendance of 1,600 and covers less than 300 square miles, they receive a smaller portion of state funds than a district with the same

attendance which covers more than 300 square miles. This bill will alleviate this practice and provide an equal funding formula for all schools in Texas. With an equal multiplier, many schools will be provided additional funding, which will go a long way in helping to improve the education of our students.

A change in the funding formula will affect approximately 450 schools across the state of Texas. This legislation would allow communities the option of maintaining local governance of their school board without having to work around a punitive formula.

1. Eminent Domain Since entering the Senate, I have fought for the rights of private property owners. During the 81st Legislative Session, I sponsored the Landowner’s Bill of Rights to guarantee property owners receive a complete and easily understandable description of their rights when facing the prospect of eminent domain. Because of this, I was happy to co-author Senator Schwertner’s SB 626, SB 627 and SB 628, all bills which address eminent domain in our state.

SB 626 will help to strengthen private property rights by providing more information

to landowners and require there be certain disclosures for condemning entities. SB 627 will update the Landowner’s Bill of Rights to explain to landowners their right to negotiate survey terms and recover damages caused by the survey. SB 628 helps to reinforce the ability of a property owner to buy back condemned land by defining what information a condemning entity must show in order to keep the condemned land and prevent buy back.

1. Superintendents at the Capitol The Texas Association of School Administrators held their midwinter conference in Austin this week. My staff and I had the opportunity to attend two of the Education Service Center Region breakfasts as well as welcome many Superintendents from East Texas to the Capitol office.

As Senate District 3, with its 101 school districts, is a predominantly rural area, the concerns and needs of its school districts vary from those of a more urban district.

Because of this, I appreciate opportunities to talk with educators to better understand how decisions made in Austin are impacting local schools.

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Local coach’s gift to students went far beyond sports Dave Rogers

For The Record

Leroy Breedlove, the man for whom the playing field at West Orange-Stark’s Dan R. Hooks Stadium was named last fall, passed away last Friday at 86.

“I’m telling you that guy was an icon,” Mark Foreman, a former WO-S football assistant, said. “He was an icon in the community, and at the junior high.”

Breedlove, a former track and basketball standout at Texas Southern University, taught and coached in Orange from 1964 to 1998.

He spent most of that time at M.B. North, which was a high school when he came to the community, and later a junior high/middle school.

“He liked to take those young ones and work with them,” said Dan Hooks, head football coach at WO-S from Breedlove 1981-1999 and coach of back-to-back state champions in 1986-87.

“He did a good job. All of those players that won state came up through his program.”

Breedlove also helped out by coaching spring sports at WO-S. “The kids loved him,” Foreman said. “He was real, real strong on discipline, but the kids knew he cared about

them.”

It was more than Xs and Os from Breedlove.

“I said it on my Facebook page: ‘He was a coach who acted like a coach AND a dad.

That was just the perfect combination that kids needed,’” Raymona Papilion said.

“That meant he cared first about your education, then helped you blossom into a good athlete.”

Papilion said she was probably the only player to go four years with Breedlove as her coach for both high school basketball and track at WO-S. And he made sure she knew how to get through all the paperwork when she enrolled at Louisiana Tech on a track scholarship.

Papilion lives in Houston

now and works in technical support for an alarm company.

“It was a blessing to have him come into my life. Really it was,” she said.

A native of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Breedlove taught school for 44 years in all. But mostly he motivated youngsters.

Foreman remembered Tuesday that Kevin Smith, who was a two-time state champion for WO-S and a two-time Southwest Conference champion at Texas A&M, offered thanks to Breedlove when the Dallas Cowboys chose him in the first round of the NFL in 1992.

And then Smith won three Super Bowls with Dallas.

Strutters go Gaga during Super Bowl For two weeks prior to the Super Bowl, the girls traveled by bus to Houston stadiums to practice for six to eight hours per day to learn their moves for what ended up as a sevensong, 13-minute performance.

From Jan. 23-Jan. 29, the girls practiced their routines at high school stadiums in Baytown and Pasadena.

“We didn’t really get to dance like they normally do. It was more movement, with little computerized torches,” explained Riley, who kept a keen eye on her girls. “The Strutters always followed Lady Gaga on stage, were at the front, around her at the piano. You could see them at the very end when she jumped off.”

Last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were dress rehearsals inside NRG Stadium where the high school dancers worked with Lady Gaga and her backup dancers.

“She was so kind and friendly, a very, very nice lady, who was very loving to the girls,” Riley said of the singer. “She actually went into the crowd of 800 kids and high-fived and hugged them.”

Lady Gaga made a name early in her career with outrageous costumes and shocking acts and statements.

Don’t think that Lintzen, Bridge City’s superintendent and one of the few Cardinal insiders who knew the secret, didn’t keep a nervous eye on the halftime show.

“There were probably a lot of people that were doing that,” he said. “But I looked at the NFL, which said it was go-

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Nine members of the Bridge City High School Strutters -- Mia Woodruff, Lauren Guidry, Lyvia Ebarb, Avery Harris, Chelse Cisneros, Madison Esquivel, Ashlynn Koons, Sydney Hanson and Victoria Doan – led by director Cathy Riley, right, were part of the Super Bowl 51 halftime show in Houston Sunday.

ing to be a family-oriented show, and it being a good opportunity for the girls.

“It was a good event. They’ll remember that for the rest of their lives.”

On Super Bowl Sunday, the girls were told to dress in their own Lady Gaga costumes, which mainly included brightly colored clothes and wigs.

The Strutters joined the other dance groups in assembling at “an undisclosed location” which turned out to be Butler Sports Complex a couple of miles south of NRG Stadium.

A police escort cleared the buses’ way to the Super Bowl, and from there, it’s a bit of a

blur for Riley.

“They bused us up there, and buddy, it’s on,” she recalled. “It took eight minutes to get the stage set and then we ran. Boy, did we run. I don’t know the last time I ran.”

The Strutters director and Gilbeaux, the bus driver, watched from the sidelines.

“When this started, I had a very different perception of Lady Gaga,” Riley admitted.

“But it wasn’t the same when she was working with those kids.

“I know we were all a little concerned that she might throw something in [controversial], but every piece of cho-

Reliable Cleaners back to the future High School. His father, Bill Wallace, had worked at the Industrial Towel & Uniform Co. in Beaumont until it closed and then he bought Smith Reliable Dry Cleaners in Orange in 1979.

Wallace said he helped as his dad, with step-mother Jane Wallace and aunt Jean Phillips, built the former Smith Reliable into a business with many locations.

His father also operated a uniform business, which he sold in 2005.

Keith Wallace bought Reliable Dry Cleaners & Laundry in 2006. He has 22 employees.

In Orange schools, Breedlove established his home.

His assignments included football, basketball, and track, as well as mathematics in his early years.

He taught at not only M.B. North High School and Middle School, but also at Stark High School, West OrangeStark Intermediate, Middle and High School campuses.

Breedlove and his wife Mary have been married for

“The drive-through is our niche,” he said. “Our saying is ‘Never Unbuckle.’ Our girls know who you are and you never have to get out of your car.”

Wallace and wife Shelly have two sons, Logan, 17, and Lance, 15.

He serves as a Port of Orange commissioner and was a member of the Orange County Economic Development board of directors, prior to its recent reorganization.

“I ran for port commissioner in 2001 for the sole purpose of starting a county-wide economic development corpora-

reography she did was the same as practice, every word she sang or said was the same as practice – except the ‘Hi mom and dad’ part.

“I was very pleased she did it like she did it.”

She spoke for her girls when wrapping up the experience.

“It’s a once in a lifetime event even going to the Super Bowl,” Riley said. “How many people even go to a Super Bowl?

“It was pretty cool. Bigger than life at the actual event. I thought watching it on TV would be just as good. But it wasn’t.”

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tion,” he said.

“I actually founded Orange County economic development. I’m not bragging, but I was the only one who was willing to run for office to get it started.”

He’s on the forefront who see the area’s well-being tied to the recruitment of new business.

“We’re hoping the economy gets better so we can do better,” Wallace said.

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52 years. Together, they have seven children, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

In retirement, he volunteered in local summer track and field recreation programs and has especially enjoyed working with local youth.

Additionally, he has assisted his granddaughter to national level qualification and placement in track and field events.

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From The Creaux’s Nest HOW WILL FUTURE COMPARE WITH THE PAST Mark your calendar, as of Jan. 15, 2017, with the last survey of the jobs monthly report, 227,000 jobs were reported, with a low 4.8 unemployment. Under the Obama Administration surveys showed 19 straight months of jobs growth. Trump took over on Jan. 20. You might want to keep those figures and check them again on Jan. 20, 2020, to see what success the Trump Administration had. Other Obama successes, 2016 was a record year for new auto sales and new home startups, interest rates remains at an all time low. For most of the last three years gas at the pump has remained under $2 a gallon, the price when Trump took over. The Affordable Care Act has added 20 million plus to the insurance roles, folks who previously had no coverage. Experts say repealing the Act would kill millions of jobs nationwide. Officials, including Trump and Tom Price and the Administration are a long way from fulfilling one of Trump’s most repeated promises.

Trump admitted to Bill O’Reily Sunday that it may be 2018 before a replacement. He had vowed Obamacare would be gone on day one and replaced with a secret plan.

Also on the O’Reily interview Trump said, “It’s time to get tough on foreign leaders,” while showing his respect for killer, thug Vladimir Putin. I made two predictions several months ago. One Trump would never release his tax returns, he’s hiding too much. The other was that he would never fall out with or put Putin in a bad light because he would be leaving too many billions on the table. It’s all about the Trump brand. He won’t be president always and the bottom line is to make the Trump family one of the nations wealthiest. The Trump Administration will bring many problems for the United States from DoddFrank to immigration and a pick and choose travel ban that excludes some Muslim countries and bans others.

One-hundred of the Unites States largest companies have filed briefs to oppose the brand. Seventy-three million people voted against Donald Trump. He lost the popular vote by 10 million. Hillary beat him by three million, other candidates got seven million. Those voters are still out there but he has an estimated 18 million supporters who would stand in front of a oncoming train for him. They believe anything he says. He could pee on their leg and convince them its raining and those are the people he appeals to with his off the wall comments. “Don’t forget, mark your calendars.” *****I must move on. Come along, it won’t do you no harm.

GREATEST COMEBACK, OVERTIME SUPER BOWL

Last week, I said I would never bet against Tom Brady and Coach Bill Belichick. With my heart rather than my brain I predicted an Atlanta Falcon win with Bridge City’s Matt Bryant kicking a 54-yard field goal to seal the game. That opportunity came for Matt, a field goal would have put Atlanta ahead by 11 points forcing the Patriots to have to score twice. Instead the Falcons went backwards until it was fourth and 33. They had to punt. Behind by eight points Brady led the Patriots on a 91-yard drive and with 2:33 left, tied the game 28-28 to put the game in overtime. The Patriots won the toss and drove 75 yards to seal the victory 34-28. Atlanta never touched the ball in overtime. I will always believe if Bryant could have been allowed to kick that 50 yard field goal Atlanta would have won. The truth is that they blew a 28-3 lead in the second half. Brady led the Patriots on four consecutive scoring drives to erase the 25 point deficit. He became the first quarterback to win five Super Bowls. He cemented his legacy as the greatest to ever play the game. He staged the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, in the only overtime game ever played. Brady has had plenty of accomplishments in his 17 year career, countless records, but nothing compares to this game. Any eight-year-old youngster who watched Sunday’s Super Bowl in Houston will recall this super thriller when he’s 80 years old. The New England Patriots have been the model of consistency in the NFL. Belichick and Brady have been together 17 seasons. They won their first Super Bowl 15 years ago. Brady will turn 40 in August, Belichick is 64. How long can they last? George Blanda set a record as the oldest quarterback in 1978 at age 48. Brady, when asked by Terry Bradshaw, who entered the day Sunday sharing the honor of winning with four titles, if he planned to retire, Brady responded, “Hell no, there is no way I’m retiring, I’m having too much fun. I’ve worked too hard to get to this point.” There’s a certain point when age strips all quarterbacks of their physical gifts. As for the Atlanta Falcons, they can be back; this was never supposed to be their year. They’re still young, especially on defense. Coach Dan Quinn is only in his second season. The future is on their side to make more playoffs. Giving up a 25 point lead to lose the Super Bowl however will linger and be painful for awhile. As for me, I’ll always regret that Matt Bryant didn’t get the chance to kick the field goal that would have changed history and given Matt a Super Bowl win.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 YEARS AGO-2007 Orange native Wade Phillips, born June 21, 1947, in a

downtown Orange hospital is named head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Wade’s dad, O.A. “Bum” Phillips, is also an Orange native, born at home on John Street. Wade’s first coaching job was at Orange’s Lutcher Stark High School in the early 1970s. Wade followed in his father’s footsteps.

Bum was the head coach of the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints.*****Last Monday, the BCISD school board, in a unanimous vote, hired 43 year old Chris Stump as new athletic director and head football coach. Dr. Darrell Myers is superintendent and Brian Beard is board president.*****Community Women in Action honors longtime educator Ann Bryant as their Senior of the Year. Ann was born May 14, 1929 in Port Neches to Earl and Ethel Kitchens. She learned early about responsibility and a strong work ethic. She and her brother James milked 100 cows twice a day and helped in almost every facet of the dairy business. She earned the nickname “Milk Bottle” from the other kids in school. She also delivered milk in bottles door to door. She married Cecil Bryant in 1948 and started her teaching career. (Editor’s note: Ann still lives in Bridge City and is still active. She will be 88 in May. A great lady.)*****Longtime school board member Gus Garza has been hospitalized in Victoria with a bad heart condition. He and his late wife Angelina came to Bridge City in 1947. Gus served on the school board for over 25 years. (Editor’s note: Gus, who was a retired photographer with Texaco has since passed away.)*****Lathan Edward Schlicher, son of Robert and Tiffany, turns one year old February 13.*****Payton Choate, 9 years old, shot an eight-point buck in Newton County on November 18 and he’s still bragging about it.*****The Bridge City Chamber hosted ribbon cutting for the new location and building of Debbie’s Gold Gym, at 1640 Texas Ave. Buggs and Debbie Crews are the owners.

(Editor’s note: Happy 10th anniversary on their new location this Valentine’s Day.)*****We were all saddened this week to learn about the death of Justin Hahn, son of Carol and Judge Buddie Hahn. (Editor’s note: Justin, a personable young guy, a natural born salesman who never met a stranger. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. I will never forget this special young man. My thoughts are with Carol and Buddie on this day. God bless.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Heath Alan Duhon, 29, of Orange died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007. Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Little Cypress Baptist Church. Heath was born Jan. 12, 1978 in Orange to Ronnie and Rhonda Duhon. He was a plant operator Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Misty Duhon; daughters, Alyssa and Baylee Duhon; parents, Ronnie and Rhonda Duhon; grandmother, Ruby Bonner and great-grandfather, Pierre Duhon. He is also survived by his brothers, Brant Duhon; and Jeremy Farwell, and their siblings.***** Carl Edward Rowsey Jr. 54, of Orange, passed away Friday, Feb. 2. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Carl is preceded in death by his wife, Della Marie Rowsey and is survived by his daughter, Angela Coursey and her husband Kenneth, sons, Christopher Rowsey, Sr. and his wife Susan and Carl Rowsey, III and 14 Grandchildren.***** Robert “Glen” Poisel, 53, of Orange died Monday, Feb. 5. A Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. He served in the U. S. Army and was a lifelong resident of Orange where he enjoyed rock hunting, reading and reenacting the Civil War and the early pioneer days.He is survived by his parents, Joyce and William Poisel Sr., his brothers William “Sonny” Poisel Jr. and his wife Claire and Mickey Poisel; two nieces, two nephews and one great nephew.***** Captain Jack Piediscalzi, 76, of Bridge City died Wednesday Feb. 7, 2007 at his home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Bridge City with Pastor Paul Zoch officiating. Captain Piediscalzi was self-employed and an entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife, Anneita Piediscalzi, sons Jack.and Mike; daughters Dee Bocchino, Rhonda Hardin, and Kim Montoya, adopted daughter, Terri Lance. Jack is also survived by his grandchildren, Christie, Sheri, Alicia, Shelby, Lisa, Rodney Wayne, Tracie, Colman, Hannah and Hayden and great-grandchildren, Brandon, Katie, Emily, Tyler, Samantha, Alexandra, Gavin and Justleigh.

40 Years Ago-1977 Jarvis A. Buckley, Jr., Melvin Hogan and Gary Johnson will run as a slate for the West Orange-Cove school board. They are running as an anti-merger slate. *****The 1977 Chevy El Camino is tough, beautiful to look at, and is on sale at Harmon Chevrolet at 3rd and Green in Orange, for only $5,217. *****Country western songwriter and vocalist Mac Davis will be the headliner for Orange County Night at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Feb. 26. *****Hanks Real Estate now has a full crew including pretty Kim Thrailkille, Edward Patton, and Florence Miller, who is Sheila Beeson’s mother. Robert Hanks is owner. *****State Rep. Wayne Peveto has enough backing in Orange County to warrant the introduction of a bill, which would create Orange County’s third district court. *****‘The Followers’ have just released their first gospel album. Daryl Segura and Charles Hartman, two young Bridge City guys, are part of the musical group. *****Ted Wilkinson, formerly of Orange and general manager of Holly Motor Company on MacArthur Circle, is now part owner of Pharris-Wilkinson Pontiac-Buick in Bryan. He and wife Josie send regards to Orange Friends. (Editor’s note: Ted has had three wives since Josie, and last we heard he had a dealership in Victoria.)*****Fain Holbrook celebrates a birthday Feb. 18.*****Spec Faries celebrates his day Feb. 15. *****Grey Davis will reach 13 on Feb. 21. *****Orange Savings and Loan opens their new location on 16th. St. in Orange. *****Ribbon cutting held at ‘The Shoe Tree’ in Bridge City. City Manager C.R. Nash did the honors. *****Bill Boren is fighting the rainy weather as he tries to complete his apartment complex on Patillo Road near Bridge City. *****Terry Bridges, former Bridge City baseball star, pitched his first game for Lamar in a tourney held in Mexico City. Terry won his first game. *****According to W.T. Oliver and Roy Dunn, gumbo captains of the Bridge City gumbo team, Bridge City, Louisiana, declared the ‘Gumbo Capital of the World’ by Governor Edwin Edwards, has challenged the B.C. Texas team to a gumbo cook off. The Texas team has accepted and the cooking duel will take place in Orange, April 30. ***** Filing as Bridge City school board incumbents are Bill Townes, Gus Garza and former teacher Barbara Landry. *****Rusty Wilson, Bridge City Distributive Education director, has talked several Rotarians into judging D.E. competition to be held in Port Arthur. Judges are H.D. Pate, Tim Lieby, J.R. Wilson, Barry Wiseman and Ken Wyatt. *****The number one country song is ‘Near You’ by George Jones and Tammy Waynette.

A FEW HAPPENINGS A couple of weeks ago David Self suffered a massive heart attack that required a quadruple bypass. We understand his recovery is going well, however he no longer will own and operate David Self Tractor, the Mahindra dealership. The tractor outlet in Buna will resume under different ownership and should be back in full operation next week. The Winnie and Beaumont stores will not reopen. *****We were sorry to learn about the death of “Chuck” Peet, he was only 51 years old. Charles Peet, Jr., was a great guy who battled cancer. The guy had a great personality. He and his friend Van Choate together were a riot.

Visitation will be held Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Our condolences to wife Misty and her family.

Please see obituary.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at PK’s Grill this week. Next week the Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s. That will be the first time in the last couple of years to lunch with those folks. Novrozsky’s is now under new management. Everyone is welcome and we urge you to attend this first gathering.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days: Feb. 8: Kaitlyn Ezel, Lois Powell and Barbara Fix celebrate birthdays today. They share with celebrities wrestler Big Show, 45, metal singer Vince Neil, 45 and actor Seth Green, 43.*****Feb. 9: Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois and Karen Fuslier share birthdays today. Doyce Sherman, raised way out in the country in Abbeville, celebrates a birthday today. Also celebrating are Cynthia Fisher and Lisa Woods. Joining them are actors Joe Pesci, 74, Charlie Day, 41, Mia Farrow, 72, singers Travis Tritt, 55 and Carole King, 75.*****Feb. 10: Our buddy, Richard’s boss, CEO of Peggy’s on the Bayou, Peggy Albair, celebrates today.

Also having another birthday are the Gunn twins Travor and Tyler Gunn. I’ve been wishing these twins a happy birthday since they were little tots, over 20 years ago.*****Feb. 11: Twins Deric and Eric Prevost are a year older today. Also celebrating are Brittany Carpenter, Kevin Bourque, Jody Connor and Stephen Allen. They are joined by actors Taylor Lautner, 25 and Jennifer Aniston, 48, singer Kelly Rowland, 36 and politician Jeb Bush, 64.*****Feb. 12: Christy Reves, Jordan Guererro, Michelle Moore, John Hall and Sara Childsb celebrate today. Celebrities joining them are pop singer Mike Posnerb, 29, baseball player Todd Frazierb, 31 and children’s author Judy Blume, 79.*****Feb. 13: Celebrating today are Judy Ford, Liz Fontenot and Jeremy Delano. Joining them are singers Robbie Williams, 43, Peter Gabriel, 67, TV host Jerry Springer 73 and football player Randy Moss, 40.*****Feb. 14: City councilman and former Pinehurst mayor, married to pretty Lyndia, TW Permenter is a year older today. Also celebrating are Judy Harrison and Fred Kennedy. Celebrating birthdays on this day also are actors Tiffany Thornton, 31 and Danai Gurira, 39, football player Jim Kelly, 57 and politician Michael Bloomberg, 75. *****Congratulations to Dayle and Stump Weatherford chosen Queen and King of the Mardi Gras ball. They will be highlighted in the parade in Orange Feb. 18.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Da young widow Miss Maude and her little boy child, Tee-Mac, live way out in da country on da bayou near Forked Island. Las week, Miss Maude sent Tee-Mac to da bayou to get a bucket of water. Tee-Mac say, “Okay, Mama, I go me.”

Before long he came running back to da house as fas as he can him. Out of breath, he say, “Mama, Mama, I didn’t got no water me. A big gator done snatched da bucket rat ottua my hand him.”

His Mama say, “Son, you know we got to have some water us, to cook wit, to wash wit and to drink. Now TeeMac, you take dat utta bucket and bring youself back down dere and get us some water. Dat alligator was probably as scared of you as you was of it.”

“Mama,” Tee-Mac say, “If dat dere gator was as scared of me as I was of him, dat water, it ain’t fit to use no.”

C’EST TOUT Super Bowl Bits and Pieces.

A audience of 111.3 million viewers watched the first Super Bowl ever to go into overtime. The largest however for any American TV show was 114.4 million viewers who watched the Patriots beat Seattle Seahawks in 2015.

Nielsen rating says a million viewers slipped away in the third quarter when the Falcons led 28-3. They missed the Patriots come back.****Nine members of Cathy Riley’s Bridge City Strutters Drill Team performed with Lady Gaga’s halftime choreography group. The Strutters performance had to be kept a secret over two weeks while they rehearsed. The rehearsals were held in Baytown and Pasadena every day. Lady Gaga was at every practice. The girls have a lot of stories and memories that will last a longtime. Ms. Riley has done a great job and her Strutters have received many honors over the past 20 years. Riley said, “It’s an opportunity that may come only once in a lifetime.” *****Texas’ top law enforcement “The Rangers’ are on the trail of who might have stolen Tom Brady’s Super Bowl game jersey. It was Brady’s fifth championship win. The jersey was stolen from New England’s locker room. It is the most valuable Super Bowl collectors item.*****One hundred forty thousand out-of-town folks visited Houston during Super Bowl week. Many traveled through Orange County. In the two weeks leading up to the game one million plus visitors used the Houston airport system. Houston received some $250 million in economic stimulus. More than 1.3 million people attended Super Bowl live festivities downtown.*****I’ve hung around here way too long and I’ve gotta get gone. Thanks for your time. I hope you will read us cover to cover. We have stuff you won’t read elsewhere. Take care and God bless.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Rock, country, hip-hop ... choices endless

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e big music events just keep on coming and the local scene is heating back up as spring creeps ever closer. Check out what’s happening this coming week around Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana and ďŹ nd something that’s right for you. Visit for more information on artists and venues.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 Phillip Glyn Band @ e Boudain Hut Curse and the Cure @ CafÊ Del Rio Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Street Side Jazz Trio @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Liverpool Legends (Beatles Tribute band) @ Jeerson eatre David Joel @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Ronnie Fruge @ Rikenjaks Caleb Paul @ Rush Lounge Rob Copeland @ Tradewinds Tavern Tim Burge @ e West Bar and Grill ursday, Feb. 9 Big Richard South @ Blue Martini Paul Orta and the Kingpins @ CafÊ Del Rio e Dirty River Boys, e Teague Brothers Band @ Courville’s Julie Williams @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar El Javi @ e Grill Zach Gonzalez @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Rob Copeland and Bryce

Shaver @ Madison’s Curse and the Cure @ Neches Brewing Company John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Wayne Dylan’s Piano Bar @ Rancho Grande Mike Krajicek @ Rikenjaks Rapture @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Feb. 10 Daryle Singletary @ Backyard Dance Hall Kaos @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut e Bogarts @ CafÊ Del Rio Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition @ Cowboys Caylan Daughrity @ Dylan’s Julie Williams @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Leauxco @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Zach Gonzalez @ Jeerson eatre John Cessac and e Texas Outlawas @ Loggerheads Bar Crossroads @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Tyler Darby @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County High Street @ Mackenzie’s Pub SNAFU @ Madison’s J Wesley Hardin @ Neches Brewing Company Tim Burge @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Toe Up @ Paradise Daiquiris – Moss Blu e Living Deads, e Ramblin’ Boys, Super Evil Master Plan @ e Red Room e RKW Show @ Rikenjaks Curse and the Cure @ e Rodair Roadhouse Rapture @ Rush Lounge Bernie Island Band @ Rusty Nail

George Dearborne and Branded @ Sawdust Saloon Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist @ irsty’s Saturday, Feb. 11 Toby Mac, Matt Maher, Mandisa, Mac Powell, Capital Kings, Ryan Stevenson, Hollyn @ Ford Park Kenny Rogers @ Golden Nugget Casino American Vinyl @ L’Auberge Casino Resort Mike Ferrell @ Al-T’s Champagne Room @ Beaumont Civic Center Kaos @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Cajun Harmony @ Brick and Barley ree Legged Dawg @ CafÊ Del Rio Alter Ego @ e Capri Club Curse and the Cure @ Cowboy Harley Davidson e Teague Brothers Band @ Dylan’s Julie Williams @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar El Javi @ e Grill David Joel Band @ Honky Tonk Texas Paws teh Cat @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Kevin Lambert @ e L Bar Still Cruisin’ @ Larry’s French Market Howard Sonnier and Highway Lights @ Linda’s Lounge Jericho Burley @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont e Kings of Mojo @ Mackenzie’s Pub Merle Jam @ Madison’s Mad Maude and e Hatters, Mayeaux and Broussard @ Neches Brewing Company Zach Gonzalez @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Hooch @ Rikenjaks Aaron Williams @ e Ro-

Christian hip-hop artist TobyMac will headline a concert this Saturday, Feb. 11, at Ford Arena in Beaumont.

Tickets are $15 - $69.75 are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Ford Park box office. Visit for more details. Courtesy photo dair Roadhouse Rapture @ Rush Lounge Texas Legacy @ Rusty Nail Wayne Cook @ Suga’s Deep South e Alley Kats @ Tammy’s My Beautiful Disaster @ Texas Ave. Tavern Blake Sticker @ irsty’s Sunday, Feb. 12 Tony Faulk and Chaos @ e Boudain Hut Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Ken Marvel Band @ Jeerson

County Singles Club Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks Rapture @ Rush Lounge Kiana Smith @ Suga’s Deep South Danny Dillon @ e West Bar and Grill Monday, Feb. 13 Seeker, Cognitive, Mirages @ e Center Stage Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Trey Rose @ Rush Lounge

Tuesday, Feb. 14 Brad Brinkley @ Dylan’s Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Brittany Pfantz @ e Grill Tyler Darby and Pug Johnson @ Madison’s Roger Tienkden @ Rush Lounge eresa Grayson, Earl Collins @ Suga’s Deep South Curse and the Cure @ Texas Rose Saloon Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

ORANGE COUNTY HAPPENINGS 2016 Income tax assistance AARP Tax Filing Assistance will be offered 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 W2, Social Security, 1099-R, 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.

American Legion Flag Ceremony e American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 will conduct a ag retirement ceremony and a P.O.W. - M.I.A. ceremony on Feb. 16th at 5:00 p.m. at the post home. e post is located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange. e public is invited to attend both ceremonies and encouraged to bring their children. It is a great opportunity to teach children what happens to a ag that is no longer serviceable to y in our Country’s honor.

February with Orange County Friends Orange County Friends is a group of ladies open to all Orange County residents.

We meet several times each month. Please contact Lois Ferrell at �988-5602 for membership information. Our dues are only $15 per year.

Feb. 8 - Mah Jong at 1:30 at Karen Akers home 349-0477.

Feb. 9 - Creative Corner glass etching at 1pm at First United Methodist Church.

Contact Debra McCombs at 313-4769.

Feb. 20 - Night Bunco at 6pm. Contact Carolyn a lemons to play. 670-1839. Cost is $10.

Feb. 28 - Lunch Bunch at 11am at the Wheelhouse Restaurant in Port Neches.

Contact Lois Ferrell at 988-5602.

Shriners Mardi Gras Dance Feb. 25th e Orange Shrine Club is hotting a Mardi Gras dance on February 25. Music will be furnished by e Na Na Sha Band from Gonzales, La. e dance will be held at the VFW Hall, located on Hwy 87, approximately 1/2 mile North of IH 10 (towards Deweyville).

Tickets can be purchased in advance from Pierre DeLaFosse at 409-883-8565 or David Dunn at 409-882-1650, or at the door. Tickets are $15 per person, dress is casual. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. and continues until 11:30 p.m. with beer and set ups only, which will be sold by the VFW therefore you must BYOB. No coolers allowed. Everyone is welcome.

Come out and “pas a good time.�

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e speakers for the next meeting on Wed., Feb. 8 - TBD; Wed., Feb. 15 - Rita Savage Ballard will speak about the upcoming variety show, performed once every 3 years, called e Follies, created by e Service League of Orange. Tickets will also be available for those desiring to purchase.

Rita is an energetic, funny, & entertaining person, so please plan to hear her!

Wed., Feb. 22 - Golden K President Janelle Ramsey will provide us information about George Washington's birthday (Feb. 22), why February is a short month, & why Leap Year Day was created every 4 years.

Handouts of puzzles will also be distributed.

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.

Fraternal Orders Of Eagles e Fraternal Order of Eagles will be selling Fish Dinners on Friday February 10, 2017 from 11 to 2. e dinners will consist of Fish, Hush Puppies, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Onions, Pickles and Bread. We will be selling the dinners for $8.00. So come by and get a dinner. You can dine in or carry out or give us a call and we will have the dinners ready for you when you get here. If you would like to order a dinner buy or unable to come pick it up that's no problem. We will Deliver e Dinners To You. Aerie #2523, 803 N 28th Street Orange Texas (409)886-7381 ank You For Your Support!!!

2017 LCM Girls Softball Kid’s Camp Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School softball coach, Dena Adkins, has announce the 2017 LCM Girls Softball Kid’s Camp for girls 6 to 12 years old.

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Deaths and Memorials

Charles (Chuck) Peet, Jr, 51 Orange Charles (Chuck) Peet, Jr., a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend passed away peacefully on February 5th after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Chuck was born on January 26, 1966 in Orange, Texas to Charles (Bubba) and Linda Peet. Chuck CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ graduated from LCM PEET JR. high school in 1984.

Chuck was married to Misty Simon and had a son, Cullen Peet. Chuck had several occupations during his lifetime, but for the last 10 years he owned a pilot car business and loved travelling the country escorting oversized loads and making friends wherever he went. Chuck also loved to spend time with his family and friends out on the water, riding ATV’s, or just relaxing by a campfire.

Chuck is preceded in death by his father Charles (Bubba) Peet Sr. and his grandparents, Charles W. and Verde Peet and Albert and Miriam Wright. Chuck is survived by his son Cullen and his fiancé Cassi, his granddaughter Huntley, his mother Linda, his brother Drew and wife Kris, his nephew Tyler, his niece Jessica, his beloved aunt Karolyn Fruge, uncle and aunt Alvin and Shirley Wright, aunt Sylvia Smith , many cousins, and more wonderful and devoted friends than anyone could ask for.

To all that knew Chuck, he was the life of many a party and always willing to raise a glass with friends and family. He had a personality that was hard to miss and thankfully impossible to forget.

Chuck was always ready to help out a friend, no matter if he had not seen you for 10 years or just the day before. He was blessed to have so many friends that were like family, who helped make his last days with us as joyful as possible. His joy for life will remain in all those who knew him as we celebrate life in his honor.

A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. at Claybar funeral home in Orange, Texas on Friday, February 10th with a funeral service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 11th.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at or at P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Honorary pallbearers will be David Winford, Fred Hanauer, Lanny Dunlap, John Hennigan, Tim Conrad, Van Choate, Greg May, Jeff Wilburn, Larry Locke, Buddy Strickland, and Maurice Smith.

David Benson Eatman, 71 Orange David Benson Eatman, 71, of Orange, passed away on February 4, 2017, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir of Second DAVID BENSON Baptist Church in EATMAN Bridge City. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,

Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on October 21, 1945, he was the son of William Leon Eatman and Mildred (Steed) Eatman. David graduated from West Orange High School in 1964. He began his career at Dow Chemical in Freeport, Texas as a railcar technician, and was a member of the emergency response team for 10 years. After returning to Orange, David later became the owner and president of Railcare, Inc. He had a love for skeet shooting and quail hunting. His real passion was quarter horse breeding and racing. David’s greatest joy was his family, especially his children. He took care of all those he loved. David will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother-in-law, Steve Henderson.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Eatman; his children, Dyan Morris, Staci Eatman, Kyle Eatman and his wife, Christina, of Orange, and Jamie McCabe and his wife, Wendy, of Kingwood; his grandchildren, Kaci McCarver and her husband, Kyle, of Friendswood, Blake Eatman, and Ashton Eatman, of Orange, and Cort Eatman of Bastrop; his two great-grandchildren, Brinley and Bexley; his sister, Wanda Henderson of Mauriceville; his brother and best friend, Jerry Eatman and his wife, Judy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

David is also survived by his constant companions, his miniature schnauzers, Tanner and Bear.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kyle Eatman, Blake Eatman, Kyle McCarver, Rowdy Eatman, Lawrence Odom, and Jamie McCabe.

Alicia S. “Suzy” Pelloat, 78 Vidor Alicia S. “Suzy” Pelloat, 78, of Vidor was born August 27, 1938 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and passed away January 30, 2017 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

She was retired from the Orange County Treasurer’s office where she worked as a Treasurer Clerk. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, eresa “Terrie” Lewis; grandchildren, Ashton and Emily Lewis and Macie White; great-granddaughter, Caroline Smith; and a cousin, Prissy Lackey (as close as a sister).

A memorial mass will be at 10:00a.m on Sunday, February 11, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Rebecca Lee Lange, 58 Orange Rebecca Lee Lange, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Cazzy Francis, of Pathway REBECCA LEE Church in Port LANGE Neches.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Born in Victoria, Texas, on May 16, 1958, Becky was the daughter of David and Gerry Lange. Becky loved her grandchildren, her son, and her pets. She enjoyed spending time painting, dancing, and doing arts and crafts. Becky was such a free spirit and always overcame adversity with a smile on her face. She will be greatly

missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Becky is survived by her mother; her son, Jason Lange and wife Heather, of Nederland; grandchildren, Cade Lange, Marshall Lange, Nathan Huff, and Kaden Huff; and her siblings, Donna Click and husband Jack and Mike Lange and wife Angie, all of Orangefield.

Serving as honorary pallbearers are Cade Lange, Marshall Lange, Ian Lange, Tripp Leger, Nathan Huff, Kaden Huff, and William McCoy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas at 2050 Spindletop Ave. Beaumont, TX 77705.

Linda Marie (Harrison) Zerko, 67 Orange Linda Marie (Harrison) Zerko, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Dorman Funeral Home, with burial to LINDA MARIE immediately follow at HARRISON ZERKO Autumn Oaks Memorial Park; James Berry officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held just prior to the funeral service from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home, on February 3, 2017.

Linda was born on Friday, April 3, 1949, to Floy (Hearn) and Willie Harrison, in Orange, Texas.

She remained a resident of Orange, Texas, where she raised her beautiful family. Linda worked for many years and retired as a Private Healthcare Sitter. She was a Christian woman and enjoyed attending services at Community Christian Church. Linda loved her family and could be found wherever her grandchildren were. She enjoyed shopping, pedicure dates with the girls in her family, and the occasional trip to the casino.

Linda was a wife, mother, sister, and MeeMee, who will be missed by all those who knew her.

Preceding Linda in her death is her mother, Floy (Hearn) Harrison and grandparents, Cordy Hearn and Buck Hearn, Ivy Love Harrison and John Harrison.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Martin Eugene Zerko; father, Willie Harrison; daughters, Lisa Fuselier and her husband, Johnny, and Gina Harrison and her husband, Lanny; brothers, Howard Eugene Harrison and Allen Lee Harrison; sister, Janice Harrison Greenwell and her husband, Robert Bruner; grandchildren, Britni Collins Ulery and her husband, Chase, Emilee Collins, Christian Fuselier, and Hunter Fuselier; and numerous nieces, nephew, and extended family.

Honoring Linda as Pallbearers are Johnny Fuselier, Shannon Fuselier, Lanny Harrison, Christian Fuselier, Hunter Fuselier, Chase Ulery, Kannon Davis, and Jacob Harrison.

Jerry W. Hummel, 79 Orange Jerry W. Hummel, 79, of Orange, passed away on January 31, 2017, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. A graveside service will be held2:00 p.m., Sunday, February JERRY W. 5, 2017 at Highland HUMMEL Park Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

Visitation will precede the funeral service starting at 10:00 a.m.

Born in Williamsburg, Kentucky, on March 10, 1937, he was the son of Charles R. Hummel and Virgie (Smith) Hummel. Jerry was a member of North Orange Baptist Church and was involved in their senior adult choir. He began working at Allied Signal in Orange in 1959 and retired as a supervisor in 1994. He loved rock hunting for faceting stones and making jewelry, and he en-

joyed fishing. He was a devoted husband, and an inspiring father, and grandfather. He was loved much and loved much. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Charles Hummel, Blanche Pickard, Virginia Pemberton, Ray Hummel, and Edward Hummel.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth S. Hummel of Orange, TX; children, Jerry Wayne Hummel and wife, Leslie, of Vidor, TX, Bobby D. Hummel and wife, Leigh, of Austin, TX, and Eddie M. Hummel and wife, Season, of Austin, TX; six grandchildren, Candice Johnson and husband, Charles, Jermey Cornwell, Nicholas Hummel, Maegan Hummel, Staci Revilla and wife, Kathryn, and Greyson Hummel; three great-grandchildren, Deontre’, Devin, and Cadence Johnson, and sister, Lena Parker of Oak Ridge, TN.

Mattie Elizabeth-Rash Eaves, 72 Vidor, Mattie ElizabethRash Eaves, 72, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Joaquin, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Mattie was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church who liked to read, travel and MATTIE ELIZABETHtaking pictures. She esRASH EAVES pecially enjoyed spending quality time with her family and will be missed. Visitation will be ursday, February 2, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Friday, February 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Eaves Cemetery. Mattie is survived by 3 daughters; Elizabeth Davis and her husband Jesse of Vidor, Jada Runkle and her husband Kipp of McKinney, TX, and eresa Bennett of Silsbee, TX, 2 sons; David Eaves and his fiancé’ Judy Cartlidge of Gist, TX and Jesse Eaves and his wife KK of Hillister, TX. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, 1 sister; Beathel Menard of Gist, TX along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mattie was preceded in death by her husband; David B. Eaves, parents; Carroll and Cecil Rash, 3 sisters; Robbie Hunt, Margaret Nelson and Margie Ferguson and 2 brothers; Robert and Jesse Rash.

Margaret Inez Knowles, 85 Vidor Margaret Inez Knowles, 85, of Vidor, TX died Monday, January 30th, 2017 at her home. A native of Premont, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Margaret was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Azalea Garden Club of Vidor where she was a past President and the MARGARET INEZ current First Vice PresKNOWLES ident. She loved gardening, sewing, reading, and cooking. Visitation will be ursday, February 2, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Friday, February 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Margaret is survived by 3 daughters; Charlotte Zomparelli and her husband Luigi of Sour Lake, TX, Leslie Williamson of Vidor, and Renata Smith of Crosby, TX, 2 sons; Walter Knowles and his wife Kathy of Spring, TX and Richard Knowles of Vidor, 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter and 1 brother; Tom Ahlman of Franklinton, LA. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband; William H. Knowles, 1 brother; Robert Ahlman and 1 sister; Ruth Brunet.

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Grandma was a bootlegger, my Valentine Down Life’s Highway Roy Dunn For The Record Everyone who has a grandparent should spend some time with them.

After all, we are a part of them, and they are a part of us.

Availa Duplantis was a special person in my childhood. She was my grandma. With a strong arm and a strong will, she was a Cajun whose heritage included German, Spanish and Acadian French. Like most people exposed to the Cajun culture, her ancestors were absorbed into the Cajun way of life. She spoke only French.

She had been with child 21 times.

Most died shortly after birth; some were stillborn. Grandma Availa had three sets of twins. e longest surviving twin, Meldan (Tee-Dan), a very talented artist who spent most of his life in the newspaper business, passed away several years ago. He was single when I was a small child and would often play and spend time giving me a little attention. He was the only male in my young life that did.

Prior to the killing of President John Kennedy by Lee Harvey Oswald, Dan did a pen-and-ink drawing of Oswald that he took from a picture that ran in the New Orleans paper. He had the artwork on display in a Beaumont show two months before Oswald shot Kennedy. I always thought that ironic.

After Jack Ruby, who I knew, killed

Happenings It will be held at LCM High School softball ďŹ eld on February 11, from 1:00—4:00 p.m. e cost is $25.00 per camper.

Checks made out to LCM Softball, or cash will be accepted the day of the camp. Please arrive early to take care of expenses.

T-shirts will be oered and can be bought the day of the camp.

Skills being taught include: ¡ Hitting fundamentals—Tee work, front toss, and machine drills ¡ rowing— e coaches and players will go over dierent drills your daughter can work on to become a better thrower ¡ Fielding—e sta will include many drills for inďŹ elders and outďŹ elders to improve their defensive skills ¡ Base Running: Fun on the bases and how to run them properly To register for the camp, please email Coach Dena Adkins at dadkins@lcmcisd.org.

Orange County TAMU Mothers’ Club scholarship apps 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.a gg iene twork .com/s chol arships/.

For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at (409) 882-4195 or btrawhon@gmail.com.

Texas Red Flashers Meeting e February meeting of the Texas Red Flashers will be held February 16, 2017, 11:30 a.m., at the Garden District on Hwy 87.

Call for direction.

Birthday ladies are: Queen Helene, Helen Broussard, Lady Cinderilla, Amanda Garrett, and Princess Sunshine, Dawn Burleigh.

Ladies will bring door prizes to participate in the drawings.

All ladies are welcome. For information, call 409-886-1609.

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.

Glow-in-the-Dark Golf to benefit children It’s time to brush o on your golf swing for the 4th Annual Kiwanis Glow-In-e-Dark Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. But don’t worry about taking a shot in the dark, because when the sun goes down, the course at Sunset Grove Country Club will

Oswald, Dan painted a picture of the murder scene using house paint. e large painting hangs in my den today, a reminder of his talent and the times.

Two other uncles stand out in my mind. Uncle Minos died a few years back at age 90. He was Availa and Nelson Duplantis’ eldest son. Another uncle, Manson, spent his later years in Port Arthur and as a carpenter, worked for me at Dunn’s Blu. He built ‘most everything at the bayou place.

Uncle Tee-Dan and Uncle Manson were extremely proud of me and always showed it. ey were aware of the poor background I had to overcome and the struggles Mom and I faced. ey didn’t live nearby and couldn’t have helped us anyway.

I mention them to bring us to a point in Grandma’s life when she was a bootlegger. She made home brew and white lightning and the two boys peddled the stu. (Dan always swore he knew where some was still buried.) When she got busted 90 years ago, Grandpa took the rap and served the time.

Times were hard for her and her large family. I came along as an extended child. She treated me as her own. Mom was very young.

We both caught hell from Grandma.

She was a strong disciplinarian. She taught me a lot, including the value of hard work.

She told me stories about the Civil War and how her dad stayed alive by eating a white dog. (Afterwards, he often got upset at the sight of a white dog.)

I recall many of her stories. I was close to her and always thought I was her favorite. At age 12, I worked to help support her, but if I got out of line, she didn’t spare the rod. She didn’t hesitate to put soap in my mouth for saying a bad word or having me kneel on pea gravel for disobeying.

I recall times when we were all so hungry. She never owned much, didn’t even have running water. She traveled by buggy and wagon.

She lost her husband, Nelson, when I was ďŹ ve. I became the little man in her life. She had the only bed so on cold winter nights I slept with her on her feather mattress. She would warm a brick, wrap it up in a grass sack and put it at the foot of the bed. e only downside of snuggling next to her in that warm bed was that I had the chore of emptying the ‘pojom’ (slop jar) in the morning.

My folks still kid me about sleeping with Grandma until I was 14-years-old.

I plead not guilty, but they insist it happened. Anyway, it beat the pallet on the oor ar our shack with the Norther whistling through all the cracks and no heat in the house. e last thing she did before going to

Grandma Availa bed was grind the coee. In the morning, she made a pot, one spoonful of water at a time. She gave me a demitasse full with sugar and cow cream, dark and strong. I loved it. I wouldn’t be tough enough to drink it today.

A Cajun never puts the coee pot directly on the ďŹ re. It stays fresh if you keep the pot in a pan of hot water. It keeps it from scorching.

Grandma was like two dierent people in my life. In her elder years, she was so kind and warm. She had a rocker, her only possession that had been handed down to me. She rocked for hours, saying her constant rosary.

She had a jug in her lap that turned cream into butter as she rocked. at rocker sits in my bedroom today, a prized possession. She died at the age of 90 after breaking a hip and getting pneumonia.

In my mind I often wander home where I used to run and play. I recall that strong woman’s love. I thank her often for assuring me I was as good as anyone, even though we were poor. She gave me a great gift of self-esteem. She was proud of the smallest of my accomplishments. ese roots of my raising and the stock from which I came are a proud heritage. I’ve missed her since her death on Dec. 29, 1968. She paved the way for me down life’s highway.

Mom has been gone for nearly 13 years now, a victim of Alzheimer’s, Aunt Anna Mae, my godmother, and Availa’s youngest child, died 11 years ago.

Grandma Availa was probably the strongest inuence in all our lives. She insisted on church and putting God ďŹ rst in our lives. e story is told that even as Grandma brewed the booze, she recited that rosary.

I messed with her a lot when she got older, kidding and playing tricks on her.

Paying her back, I would say, for all the whippings she gave me.

I guess you could say I’m the product of a bootlegging grandmother. at’s not so bad, thank God she wasn’t a politician. She was always my special Valentine in my upbringing.

From Page 5A brighten up with glow-in-thedark golf balls and course markings to light the way.

Sponsored by Sabine Federal Credit Union, this four-person scramble, nighttime event puts a fun twist on standard golf tournaments and is one you will not want to miss. e fee is $300 per team and tee sign sponsorships are available for $100. First Place winners will receive a $400 gift certiďŹ cate to the Sunset Grove Country Club Pro Shop and a ½ day ďŹ shing trip with Wave Dancer Charters in Galveston, Texas. e Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas, is a local, non-proďŹ t organization whose mission is to “serve the children of our community, one child at a time.â€?

One hundred percent of the funds raised by the Kiwanis Club go directly to projects and events such as the Rainbow Room, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Stay and Play Recreation Center, college scholarships for local high school seniors, and the Annual Orange Christmas Parade. �For more information about the golf tournament, call (409) 886-4411 or visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas’ Facebook page.

Orange AAUW book sale 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.

Bridge City Middle School Chess Team competed in the Silsbee Invitational Chess Tournament on Saturday, January 28th. Seth Kelone placed 3rd, Marlee Woodruff placed 5th and Branick Willis placed 6th. All our chess players showed excellent Cardinal Character and had a great time.

Pictured, back from left, Aiden Fukuda, Carson Drucker, Braddock Willis, Seth Kelon, Tommy Romero, Jesus Romero,Marlee Woodruff; and, front from left, Austin Ramirez, Kason Smith, Dakota Powers.

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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 @ 409 735-4573.

Ellis Pecans Reduced Prices Wesley United Methodist Church has reduced the prices on their remaining pecan halves and pieces. New crop pieces

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SPORTS and Outdoors

FISHING ORANGE COUNTY

Patience serves Karsyn well COLBURN-FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

Afternoon after afternoon and weekend after weekend, Michael Vaughan and his seven year old daughter Karsyn climbed into their deer stand and waited for a shot at a special deer.From Day 1 until the final day of youth season and regardless of weather conditions, they repeated that scenario.

It was not that she had not had several other opportunities that she patiently passed on nor was it the mounting pressure of having her older sister, Reagan, having bagged her buck on the opening day of youth season with her Grandpa Kevin that motivated the youngster. Karsyn set her sights on a massive buck that she named “Brows” due to his enormous brow length earlier in the season and would settle for nothing less.

A frustrating, but unforgettable season was all but over when she climbed in the truck on the final day. It appeared that the countless hours spent scanning the woods for one more glimpse of “Brows”, the memories of long whispered conversations with her Dad and the sleepless nights of anticipation would have to do.

I have never deer hunted a day in my life, but I can only imagine the adrenalin rush and excitement Karsyn and Michael experienced when “Brows” unexpectedly exited the cover of the tree line and eased their way.A fantastic shot, as attested to by the folks that have hunted with her and Michael, there was no doubt that this would be a fatal mistake for the buck.

Dad was undoubtedly for more anxious than daughter as she shouldered her 22-250 Remington and squeezed off the perfect shot. I don’t know if it is ethical to jump up and down and high five as much in relief as celebration immediately following such an event, but I have celebrated far less.

There is no doubt that Karsyn Vaughan will kill many more deer in her lifetime, but regardless of the size of the deer, none will be more memorable. More importantly, there is a pretty good chance that Michael will be there when it happens again!

The only bump in the road for Sabine Lake fishermen over the past week was a southwest wind that made fishing the Louisiana side of the lake all but impossible.That has been the preferred side of the lake basically because the water clarity has been a little better most days from Coffee Ground all the way to Green’s.

When the wind has allowed anglers to fish the Texas side it has been productive as well.I have no idea why the river is dirtier than the lake as we have suffered through no major rain events and Toledo Bend is releasing very little water, but that is very much the case.

While the numbers were down a little last week for the trout fishermen, there were at least two more big fish caught.Brad Robison caught a 28 inch trout that ate a topwater lure in three feet of water.He wasn’t into sharing the make or color of the lure, but did say that he caught the fish about thirty minutes after dark.

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Patriots validate dynasty theory KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar For The Record

Super Bowl LI very well could have been what the National Football League was in desperate need of—a super-exciting game that set many Super Bowl records.

After wallowing through a tough season marred by non-competitive games, declining ratings, terrible officiating and awkward national anthem protests, Sunday night’s game may have righted an NFL ship that was appeared to be slowly sinking.

Once again the combination of quarterback Tom Brady and Head Coach Bill Belichick turned the game around midway in the second half, transforming New England’s 28-3 third-period deficit into and astounding 34-28 Patriots overtime victory over the high-scoring Atlanta Falcons.

Great offensive plays and brilliant defensive alterations weren’t the only factors that led to New England’s recordsetting comeback. Several Atlanta errors and bad plays also entered into the equation. It definitely was a case of two lop-sided halves in one game.

Atlanta completely dominated the first half as Matt Ryan, the NFL’s Most Valuable Player of the 2016 season, played flawlessly and accumulated a perfect 158.3 quarterback rating.

Early in the third quarter, the Falcons scored another touchdown, increasing their lead to 28-3. And then, it was as if Popeye had given each Patriots player a can of his spinach, they came roaring back from that 25-point deficit to score 31 unanswered points.

According to an article in Monday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle, “In the first half, the Patriots seemed discombobulated and confused offensively.

They dropped passes. Brady overthrew open receivers. They committed two turnovers, including an 82-yard pick-six by cornerback Robert Alford.

“Brady was harassed by Atlanta pass rushers, including tackle Grady Jarrett who tied a Super Bowl record with three sacks,” the article pointed out.

However, the Patriots were an entirely different team after Lady Gaga’s halftime performance. On the second drive of the series, Brady marched them 75 yards on 13 plays, capped by a five-yard touchdown pass to running back James White which sparked the comeback.

New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady hoists the Super Bowl 51 trophy handed to him by Terry Bradshaw in post game ceremonies.

The Falcons never reached the end zone again.

A 33-yard Stephen Gostkowski field goal made it 28-12. Ryan was sacked on the next series and fumbled at the Falcons 25. Five plays later Brady tossed a six-yard TD pass to Danny Amendola, followed by an important two-point conversion making the score 28-20.

The Falcons drove the ball into field goal range as the clock was winding down to the four-minute mark. A Matt Bryant field goal would make it a twoscore game and probably lock up the Super Bowl for Atlanta.

But Ryan was sacked for a big loss and then a holding penalty occurred on the next play shoving the Falcons out of field goal range and forcing an Atlanta punt, putting the ball in Brady’s hands with 3:30 left in regulation.

Brady then came through with his finest and strongest drive of his 17-year career with the Pats.

“Ten plays, 91 yards in just 2:33. From New England’s 9 to Atlanta’s end zone and another two-point conversion with just 57 seconds left of regulation life.

The only thing that waited was the inevitable,” the Chronicle article stated.

This was the first time in 51 years a Super Bowl game went into overtime, tied at 28-28. New England won the coin flip, elected to take the football and Brady made short work of the renewed life his team received.

Brady rolled off 75 yards in eight plays in OT, giving New England a 34-28 win and the Patriots fifth Lombardi Trophy,

tying them with the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. The Pittsburgh Steelers still lead with six championship trophies.

Belichick is the first coach to have a Super Bowl ring for each finger on a hand while Brady tied Charles Haley for the most championships by one player, although Brady won all of his titles with one team.

New England is the only modern sports dynasty to win five Super Bowl championships with the same quarterback and coach, despite the strict confines of a hard salary cap.

Of the Patriots’ five Super Bowl victories, believe it or not Sunday’s sixpoint victory was their most lopsided.

They won the first four by 3, 3, 3 and 4 points.

The last Super Bowl played at NRG Stadium in Houston also was won by New England 32-29 over Carolina on a field goal as time expired in 2004.

Hollywood couldn’t have written a script and better than reality did for Sunday’s game.

KWICKIES…It was really strange that the odds on Super Bowl LI didn’t change during the entire week. New England started off at the beginning of last week as a three-point favorite and it remained that way until Sunday night’s kickoff. The over-and-under dropped from 60 to 56½.

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Speckled trout have been quiet this winter.

Big fish help shake off winter blues KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

As far as I am concerned February and the weeks leading up to March have to be some of the best times on the calendar for a wide variety of reasons. Spring is closing in and everything starts to heat up, especially the fishing. Anglers all over the state look forward to this month with great anticipation every year because in just about any body of water you fish, fresh or salt; you stand an excellent chance of doing battle with a career fish.

Freshwater anglers have long known the magic that can happen on those days when the winds lay and the temperature climbs. Big fish climb up from the deeper water and make their home for the next few weeks on the inside grass lines where they will eventually

spawn. Right now they are fighting for space as it seems like the crappie beat them to the punch as the warmer temperatures have pushed these fish up shallow. at space between the grass and the bank is going to get crowded really soon and that spells success for most fishermen.

Now the freshwater folks won’t be the only ones taking advantage of the warmer temperatures, saltwater anglers will be reaping the benefits as well.

Over the past several days the water temperatures steadily increased in many places. e warmer surface temps have triggered a better bite, especially the one on topwater plugs. Now the mainstay throughout the winter was the unbelievable redfish bite and

that continues on an almost daily rampage. e ridiculous numbers of redfish have diehard big trout hunters pulling out their hair and cursing aloud as it seems these fish are nowhere to be found when the redfish show up. is winter has been one of the quietest ones I can remember in a long time as far as big speckled trout are concerned. e norm during the winter months is to take advantage of the warmer days ahead of oncoming fronts and be on the water just prior to the weather change. Now with the more consistent temperatures the pattern should hinge on greater tide activity so if you are looking for an advantage there you have it.

If there is any draw back to fishing in the spring months it will be the wind and you can bet there will be plenty of it. e stretch of shore line from Blue Buck to Willow Bayou will get

plenty of traffic due to the predominant winds coming from the southeast. On the days when the wind decides to lay down it’s always a great idea to get back closer to deep water, the river and intracoastal. e islands that border the deeper water will be a haven for these big fish as they move up on the flats to feed and I can’t think of a better place to start. Good strong tide movements and a little presence of bait should certainly get you in the game. If at all possible when fishing with more than one person be sure to cover the different water columns. Use a topwater to help locate fish and probe the deeper water with a slower sinking plug or even soft plastic lure. If you are fortunate enough to have all the factors come into place that next strike you get may be the best fish of your life and that is exactly what makes this time of year one of the best.

Kiwanis Glow Golf benefits area projects It’s time to brush off on your golf swing for the 4th Annual Kiwanis Glow-In-e-Dark Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. But don’t worry about taking a shot in the dark, because when the sun goes down, the course at Sunset Grove Country Club will brighten up with glow-in-thedark golf balls and course markings to light the way.

Sponsored by Sabine Federal Credit Union, this four-person scramble, nighttime event puts a fun twist on standard golf tournaments and is one you will not want to miss. e fee is $300 per team and tee sign sponsorships are available for $100. First Place winners will receive a $400 gift certificate to the Sunset Grove

Country Club Pro Shop and a ½ day fishing trip with Wave Dancer Charters in Galveston, Texas. e Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas, is a local, non-profit organization whose mission is to “serve the children of our community, one child at a time.”

One hundred percent of the funds raised by the Kiwanis Club go directly to projects and events such as the Rainbow Room, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Stay and Play Recreation Center, college scholarships for local high school seniors, and the Annual Orange Christmas Parade.

For more information about the golf tournament, call (409) 886-4411 or visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas’ Facebook page.

For 15 years, volunteers have gathered to collect abandoned crab traps. Over the years, more than 32,000 traps have been recovered and discarded.

Crab trap hunters clean Texas’ waters Each February for more than 15 years, countless volunteers spend 10 days on the water along the Texas coastline searching the bays for abandoned crab traps left to foul shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines, “ghost fish,” and create unsightly views. To date, they’ve hauled off more than 32,000 of these derelict traps.

Between Feb. 17-26, Texas coastal waters will be closed to crabbing with wire mesh crab traps to facilitate the annual volunteer crab trap cleanup. Any traps left in bays — including traps tied to docks — will be assumed abandoned and considered “litter” under state law. is allows volunteers to legally remove any crab traps they find.

Volunteers are needed to assist in the coast-wide effort to remove the numerous traps that have been lost or abandoned since last year’s cleanup. To facilitate volunteer trap removal efforts, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will provide crab trap drop-off sites at locations in each major bay system along the coast from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 18, weather permitting. Additionally at all sites, dumpsters or

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collection areas marked with banners will be available to receive traps for the duration of the closure. Volunteers may focus their efforts on Feb. 18 or work at their own pace anytime during the closure, but traps cannot be removed prior to Feb. 17 or after Feb. 26. e Coastal Conservation Association Texas, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Galveston Bay Foundation, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are providing continued support to the crab trap removal program. Numerous other organizations and companies also are volunteering their services.

To participate, volunteers may pick up free tarps, gloves, trap hooks and additional information at their local TPWD Coastal Fisheries field stations.

TPWD requests that volunteers who remove traps record and submit information about the number of traps they collect as well as documenting any sightings of diamondback terrapins.

All other legal means of crabbing will not be affected during the closure period for wire crab

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Mustangs share the signing day wealth

Eleven members of West Orange-Stark’s Class 4A state football champions, made their college choices known Wednesday, Feb. 1. From left to right, they are Jeremiah Shaw, Navarro College; Ronald Carter, East Texas Baptist University; Mandel Turner-King, Kilgore College; Justin Brown, East Texas Baptist University; Cory Skinner, Tyler Junior College; Malick Phillips, Kilgore College; Morris Joseph, Texas-San Antonio; Keyshawn Holman, Texas Lutheran University; Te’Ron Brown, Kilgore College; Jack Dallas, Lamar University; Kentavious “K.J.” Miller, East Texas Baptist University. Photo by Meri Elen Jacobs

LC-M grads sign to play at next level Brandon Jenkins (right) and Trey Guillory (left) each signed to play football with colleges on Wednesday. Brandon is going to Kilgore Junior College. In the fall, Trey signed with the Air Force Academy to run track and yesterday also committed to the AF for football.

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Safety for our youth is our No. 1 priority For e Record Staff Report Let’s take a stroll down “Memory Lane” to the years that many of us lived free and without bills to pay or worries.

We dreaded waking up early for school but looked forward to innocent Friday night football games where we cheered our hearts out and bragged about our latest hallway crush. e internet as we know it today was just a twinkle in someone’s eye and cell phones weren’t permanent appendages. Our parents would call the parents of our best friends before weekend sleepovers to make sure that we would be properly supervised and Saturday dates to the movies were chaperoned by our older siblings. People knew the dangers of drugs and alcohol but we dare not speak on the topic because it was just that un-cool. ose were the days, right?

Unfortunately, the times are changing and as adults, it is up to us to ensure the safety of our youth. In the latest report, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 2014 saw the highest number of drug and alcohol deaths

in recent history. In fact, more than 43,000 people died from drug overdoses that year alone.

Further, the U.S. Surgeon General estimates that there are about 88,000 deaths yearly as a result of alcohol misuse. Teens are included in these figures and many people are left with the question of, “What can I do?”

At the Prevention Resource Center, we believe that the first step is open dialogue. Ask children open ended questions to encourage honest feedback.

When “How are you doing” isn’t enough, follow up with “Tell me about your day”. You will likely hear something that will spark further communication. During this time, make sure that you’re fully present by putting away cell phones, speaking kind words, and making eye contact; Conversation really does rule the nation. If you hear something alarming, make sure to address it right then; later could be too late. Talk to children about who their friends are and what they think the definition of “cool” is. On a random occasion, ask your child to send you their favorite songs and make

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TOP: Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Colt LeBleu took first in the 275-pound class at the Hamshire-Fannett powerlifting meet, with a winning three-lift total of 1,375.

ABOVE LEFT: Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Jeremiah Armstrong squatted an impressive 720 pounds en route to a 1,675-pound three-lift total and a win in last week’s Hamshire-Fannett high school powerlifting meet.

ABOVE RIGHT: Kelsey Dyson was one of six winning Bear Iron lifters for Little Cypress-Mauriceville at last week’s Hamshire-Fannett powerlifting meet.

Lionfish Symposium hosts forum The public will soon have a chance to ask the experts about the spiky, venomous fish invading Texas coastal waters and threatening natural resources.

Lionfish have become a problem in recent years as they’ve spread into coastal and marine ecosystems in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

With few natural predators, these Indo-Pacific predators have spread throughout the region, reducing the number of fish, shrimp and crab species as well as degrading reefs. In areas of high density, they are causing both ecological and economic damage.

The 2nd Lone Star Lionfish Symposium will hold a public forum from 7 to 8 p.m. on

Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Moody Gardens IMAX. During this forum, the public will have the opportunity to ask the attending experts questions about lionfish threats and management.

The symposium, co-sponsored by the Houston Advanced Research Center and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, will host partners from around Texas and the Gulf of Mexico to develop a unified, proactive and multifaceted approach to managing Texas’ lionfish invasion.

Other sponsors include the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Association – Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, The Nature Conservancy, the Coastal Conservation Association of Texas and Texas Sea Grant. Participants include private industry, universities, government agencies and various non-governmental groups.

The public is welcome to join the experts at Moody Gardens located at One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas, 77554. Guests will enter at the Visitor Center building and proceed through the Garden Lobby where the IMAX entry is on the right. The appetizer/drink area will be in the Garden Lobby.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

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The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Fashion Design and Culinary Arts students went to the Art Institute of Houston recently to explore the opportunities available in those fields. They toured the campus and admissions gave presentations of the programs offered by the Institute.

The trip included lunch at their culinary student-run restaurant called Courses. According to teacher Babs Foster, “It was a great experience for our students.”

Lutcher presents hit musical Rock the Presidents From rockin’ Sons Of Washington, the groovy/psychedelic I’m Not All Bad to the twangy country western style of Ronald Reagan, Childsplay eatre brings its smash-hit musical ROCK THE PRESIDENTS to the Lutcher eater. Embarking

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sure to listen for overt or hidden messages that might glorify dangerous habits. Again, when you hear things like this: take action, don’t wait. Overall, don’t be a stranger to a child’s world.

When they open the door, you step in to be an all-present, positive part of their life.

If you or anyone you know are struggling with addiction, help and assistance are avail-

Kazmar ond year in a row. Sunday he had to go four extra holes before outlasting Webb Simpson by making a 10-foot birdie putt on the short par-4 17th hole, the same hole the 24-year-old Japanese finished off Rickie Fowler a year ago.

I’ll always remember Coach Leroy Breedlove and the stories he used to tell me about his days playing with Satchel Paige and Ernie Banks and the Kansas City Monarchs.

Coach Breedlove, who touched so many lives here in Orange, died last week at the age of 86. He

on its second North American Tour, ROCK THE PRESIDENTS brings the history of our top executive office to life in this high-energy, multi-media extravaganza.

In the genre of the musical history lessons of “Schoolhouse

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JUST BETWEEN US…Fans who flocked to Houston for Super Bowl 51 needed to have a loaded wallet for the extravaganza. Parking tickets fluctuated wildly, with some lots offering spots for up to $200. e cheapest ticket on StubHub two hours before the game was $3,195 for a seat in the upper corner of the stadium. Inside, fans could buy frozen margaritas for $18 and Bud Light for $14. Water was $6. And the NFL wonders why fan interest continues to dwindle.

Rock,” Childsplay brings all 223 years of the first 44 presidents to life in this rocking, musical revue for kids and families.

Songs include Hail To e Chiefs, Who in the World is Millard Filmore?, More an Four Years, Here Come the Generals ,e Buck Stops Here, Shake America and e Sons of Washington. e non-partisan show takes a look at the legacies, the onetermers, the mistakes, the triumphs and even the presidential pets!

Performances of Rock the Presidents will be held at the Lutcher eater, Friday, February 17, 2017 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 for all students and $10 for adults and are on sale now by calling. (Tickets for Lutcher Incredible Kids Events are not available online.) e show is recommended for ages 7 and up.

Set amongst a presidential backdrop framed by a bald eagle and stars and stripes, the innovative scenic design from Holly Windingstad features a large screen center stage to showcase the multi-media aspects of the production.

Phoenix-based Limitrophe Films created the video aspects to bring a highvoltage, interactive element to the show. Presidential portraits, paintings and historical footage stream throughout the “concert.”

During the performance, the cast interacts with the video

screen in such engaging segments as a video game battle in Sons of Washington, a Game Show called “e Pres-i-Tron,” a ‘60s psychedelic lava lamp technique for I’m Not all Bad to the neon sign of the Lonely Presidents Lounge.

Childsplay has released the original cast recording of the ROCK THE PRESIDENTS soundtrack. e CD is available for download on iTunes and CDBaby.com. You can also listen to the album on Spotify.

ROCK THE PRESIDENTS was created by Dwayne Hartford (Book & Lyrics), Tempe composer Sarah Roberts (Music) and is directed by Anthony Runfola.

About Childsplay: Childsplay, Inc. is a nonprofit theatre company of professional, adult artists who perform for and teach young audiences and their families. e mission of Childsplay is “to create theatre so strikingly original in form, content or both, that it instills in young people an enduring awe, love and respect for the medium, thus preserving imagination and wonder, the hallmarks of childhood which are keys to the future.” e Lutcher Incredible Kids Events Series is sponsored by Gopher Industrial, Service League of Orange, and by the Lutcher eater Service Guild. e Frances Ann Lutcher eater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange.

Michael's oldest daughter Reagan shot a very nice 8 point the first day of youth season with Grandpa Kevin in Deweyville. Michael hunted all season long with Karsyn almost daily. She shot many hogs and a doe but they were specifically hunting for this very big body and rack deer.

She named the deer “Brows” because of the enormous Brow length.

Not only has she taken trophy-sized hogs and a nice doe, she is absolutely an incredible shot. For a young lady in the 7-8 year old class, she is such a devoted hunter at any age. What's impressive is that weather does not faze her at all ... rain or shine, freezing or 80 degrees, she is there.

Colburn Dallas Smith caught an eight pound trout that ate his live shrimp while fishing the north revetment wall.He caught the fish around noon and added that it was the only fish he caught that day!

Bass Assassin’s new 5-inch Salty Snack continues to draw rave reviews, especially from folks that just hate fishing a Corky.It is a tail that is shaped much like a Corky Devil that you rig on the worm hook enclosed in the package.I only had two packages (three tails in a package) and they lasted two clients all day long.

After losing the first three or four fish they hooked, I rigged the exposed hook with more of

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From Page 1B the hook outside the body and they lost only one more fish.It sinks in a horizontal position and doesn’t twist as advertised.e only color I had was chicken on a chain, but I think it comes in seven other colors.

Even locating any scattered grass at the most productive depths is still a challenge for Toledo Bend anglers, but the bite has been good.Carolina rigged craw worms and lizards in any watermelon combination have been good as have six inch worms rigged on a shaky head.

You know the spawn is on when you have trouble finding a parking space at the launch on a week day!

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Orange County Church Directory

VALENTINE’S DAY Remembering the Unquantifiable Love of God

Starlight

Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366 Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org

Christina Fox Guest Contributor desiringGod.org When I was in elementary school, each year before Valentine’s Day we would bring in an empty shoebox. We would cover those boxes with pink and red papers and heart shaped cut-outs, and then add our names in big, sparkly letters.

When Valentine’s Day finally arrived, our classmates would drop cards into a slit cut out at the top of the box. Back then, kids only had to bring in cards for the people they liked. When you went home that afternoon, you counted your cards to see how many friends you had — it was a childish way to measure your worth.

These days, we don’t need shoebox Valentines for that, we have social media.

Based on the number of likes, follows, retweets, and pins, we can tally up how many “friends” we have, still boiling things down to numbers. We keep record of how much we are loved based on how others treat us. Our relationships are based on quid pro quo — scratching backs and procuring favors. “What have you done for me lately?” is the theme song that defines too many relationships. We only give as much as someone else has given to us. We like to keep the scales balanced. Not only that, but our memories are long. We never lose track of what we are owed.

Real Love Cannot Be Measured I once found a book on numbers for my kids to read. It listed the names of numbers higher than billions and trillions.

Now when they want to exaggerate and say that something is so big, bigger than they can count, they say “googolplex.” Yet even a number that high is still quantifiable.

Real love isn’t something you can measure. Tweet Share on Facebook But real love isn’t something you can measure. The love God has for us is beyond numbers and can’t be tallied. When God promised to bless Abraham with countless children, he used the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore as a metaphor. These are things people simply cannot count. Paul described the love of Christ as surpassing knowledge (Ephesians 3:19). And the psalmist wrote, “Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds” (Psalm 36:5).

God’s love for us goes farther than even time itself, into the deep recesses of eter-

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 nity past. It stretched all the way from forever, forward to the cross, and will continue into eternity future. “He chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:4–5).

His love for us is a love that doesn’t hold back. His love gives everything, to the point of sacrificing his very own Son. At the cross, the perfect eternal love of the triune God was shown most vividly as the Son bore all our sins for us. This is unquantifiable, immeasurable love.

God’s love for us is a love that doesn’t hold back. His love gives everything.

Tweet Share on Facebook Unlike many human relationships, we can’t add to God’s love for us. We can’t do anything to make him “unfriend” us. His love for us is perfect and complete. It is not based on what we can do for him or what we have to offer. It can’t be that way simply because he has no needs that we could ever meet. His love originates in himself and not in anything we have done or will do. This unconditional love is the love he set on Israel and it is the same love he has for us. “It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but it is because the Lord loves you” (Deuteronomy 7:7–8).

we have been changed. Our hearts of stone have been transformed to hearts of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26). We’ve been given the Spirit who now lives within us. As the Spirit works in us, making us more like Jesus, he enables us to love in a new and different way. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness” (Galatians 5:22).

Through the work of the Spirit, we can give without expecting anything in return. We can be patient, kind, and compassionate. We can love as Jesus loves.

But there is an order to this love that we cannot forget. It originates with God. He is the beginning and source to our love.

First John 4:19 says, “We love because he first loved us.” We cannot truly love apart from him. Only as we abide in God’s love can we extend his love to others.

Only as we abide in God’s love can we extend his love to others. Tweet Share on Facebook So this Valentine’s Day, as the world keeps a tally of love, may we never forget that God’s love for us is greater than anything we can imagine. It is greater than googolplex and more than the stars in the sky. It is immeasurable, steadfast, and permanent. And that same amazing love has been given to us to extend it to others.

May we give that love, without keeping score, knowing that God’s love for us keeps no record, because in Jesus, our debts have been marked: “paid in full.”

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Christina Fox (@christinarfox) writes for a number of Christian ministries and publications including True Woman, ERLC, and The Gospel Coalition.

She is the author of A Heart Set Free: A Journey Through the Psalms of Lament.

You can find her at www.christinafox. com and on Facebook.

In our own flesh, our love for others would always be conditional and dependent on how others treat us. But because God has poured out his immeasurable, unquantifiable love for us through Christ,

Kiwanis Glow-in-the-Dark Golf to benefit children It’s time to brush off on your golf swing for the 4th Annual Kiwanis Glow-In-TheDark Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

But don’t worry about taking a shot in the dark, because when the sun goes down, the course at Sunset Grove Country Club will brighten up with glow-in-the-dark golf balls and course markings to light the way.

Sponsored by Sabine Federal Credit Union, this four-person scramble, nighttime event puts a fun twist on standard

golf tournaments and is one you will not want to miss.

The fee is $300 per team and tee sign sponsorships are available for $100. First Place winners will receive a $400 gift certificate to the Sunset Grove Country Club Pro Shop and a ½ day fishing trip with Wave Dancer Charters in Galveston, Texas.

The Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas, is a local, non-profit organization whose mission is to “serve the children of our community, one child at a time.” One

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

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

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

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

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

Come as you are!

hundred percent of the funds raised by the Kiwanis Club go directly to projects and events such as the Rainbow Room, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Stay and Play Recreation Center, college scholarships for local high school seniors, and the Annual Orange Christmas Parade.

For more information about the golf tournament, call (409) 886-4411 or visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas’ Facebook page.

Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided.

Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm (www.faithorange.org)

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Gerald Ratcliff

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8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

“Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service Begins At 5 PM

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. C. W. Starr

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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APPLIANCES HARRY’S APPLIANCES Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

FOR RENT For Rent: 2/1/1 Duplex in Bridge City. All Bills paid exp. Electricity. All Appliances, Central A/H, some pets welcome. $700 month/$350 dep.

409-963-5594.

Apartment for rent in Orange. Nice clean, one bedroom, AC, Fridge, Stove, W/D hookup, Senior citizen discount. All bills paid except electric.

Call: 409-735-6691 or 409-728-0547 BCHS - 3 BR, 2 Full Baths, laundry room, Central Air/Heat. $ 795 month includes garbage. In nice, safe mobile home park at 310 Hazel in Bridge City.

Please call: 409-313-0067 2 story 2 bedroom 2 full bath on the bayou. $700 month $700 deposit. Very peaceful place have to see it. Must have references.

No children No pets. Call: 409-735-3339 For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in West Orange. Large living room, master bedroom with walk-in closet, washer and dryer, Fenced yard, large storage shed. 950/ month plus deposit.

409-504-8879.

For rent: Upscale 3 bed/1.5 bath, two-story home on wooded lot with large storage shed. New carpet, central air/heat, washer and dryer included! In Orange, lease required. 950+ deposit. 409-504-8879.

For Rent: Available March 1st in BCISD. Doublewide 3/2, large yard, w/no maintenance. No smoking. $825 a month w/800 deposit. Pets Negotiable.

409-330-6530

HOUSE FOR SALE 3bd/2ba Double car garage on two lots. Bridge City by walmart. Ca/Heat.

Good Neighborhood.

Handicap ramp. Call 409474-0232 for more info.

For Sale: LCM - 3338 Jerry St. 4/2/2 on 1 acre. New roof, AC & Septic System, Needs cabinets. $69,900 409-221-7365

HELP WANTED Help wanted: Drivers CO & O\Op’s. Earn Great Money Running Dedicated! Great Benefits. Home Weekly. Monthly Bonuses. Drive Newer Equipment! 855-582-2265

MISC FOR SALE For Sale: Queen size headboard w/frame $75 1 Queen mattress well used $20, 2 Like New Mattresses $75 each.

409-670-9272 AUTO FOR SALE 2013 Toyota Tacoma V6, TSS, SR5, 4 Wheel Drive, Non-Smoker, Full cab, 4 door. 44,250 miles. new tires, well maintained, excellent condition inside and out, like new. Luggage rack, Roll-n-Lock bed cover, bed liner, sticker good until 1/18 $28,500 Negotiable 409-832-7636

SERVICES For all your interior painting needs. Quality work at reasonable prices!! Please call Myron at 832-267-0770. Servicing the Golden Triangle!

References are available!

GARAGE SALES Estate Sale: This Friday, 2/10 & Saturday, 2/11 from 8 am to 1 pm at 2407 Golden Oak in Oak Creek Subdivision. Couch, Cedar chest, coffee table, end table, Dining room table w/6 chairs, 2 queen Bedroom sets and 1 full size bedroom set, collectibles, costume jewelry, clothes sizes 8, 10, 12.

Kitchen items, etc.

Garage Sale: Saturday, 2/11 at 8575 Thomas Road, off 1442 at 7am till No Early Birds! Includes Queen Platform bed, dresser,desk, other furniture, home decor, clothes,shoes and much more! Everything priced cheap!

Moving Sale: Feb. 17 & 18 3715 Hemlock in Orange

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Col lectables & More 1215 Dupont Dr. (Cove Area) Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:00 (or so) Look for Orange Fence and Orange Post Tops 409-988-4555

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ROBERT M. THOMPSON, Deceased, were issued on January 31, 2017, in Cause No. P17704, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Debi Derrick.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Stephen C. Howard 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of DOROTHY MARIE BROWNING, Deceased, were issued on the January 19, 2017, in Cause No. P17670, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Katherine Gayle Young.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Tommy Gunn 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

Dated the 31st day of January, 2017.

Dated the 30th day of January, 2017.

Stephen Howard

Tommy Gunn

Stephen Howard Attorney for: Debi Derrick State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

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Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Katherine Gayle Young State Bar No.: 28623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw. org

FIELD WORKERS WANTED Twelve (12) temp positions; approx. 10 months; job to begin 3/15/17 through 1/15/18; Duties: General worker needed for sugar cane farm. Work includes tractor driving, field prep, fertilizing plants, and harvesting of crop. Field prep includes manual shovel work, cleaning drains, and hoeing of weeds, spot spraying and general farm labor. Help repair and maintain farm, field equip, levees, roads and shop. Load and unload trucks. Job involves stooping, lifting 50lbs and working outside in inclement weather. $10.69 per hour; 35 hrs a week, mon-fri, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered.

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

Employment offered by Daniel Naquin Farms, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Worksite located in Thibodaux and Schriever, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985) 446-3245 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order #664211.

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FIELD WORKERS WANTED Eight (8) temp. positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 3/10/17 through 1/10/18; Duties: to operate tractors in the sugar cane fields during the preparation of the fields for the planting season. To assist with the planting and the harvesting of the sugar cane during the harvesting season. $10.69 per hour; 35 hr wk; mon-fri; OT varies but not guaranteed; 3 months experience require in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract.

Employment offered by Joe Beaud, III Farms, L.L.C. located in New Roads, LA. Worksite located in Morganza, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 718-3131. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 663017.

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