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Week of Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Trump overtakes Clinton in election Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County did its part in helping businessman Donald Trump shock the world Tuesday.

In their race for the presidency of the United States, Trump, the billionaire developer/reality TV star, was leading former First Lady Hillary Clinton in electoral votes with only a handful of states still undeclared at midnight.

In an election that saw a record 32,142 votes placed in Orange County, the final totals here were 25,385 for Trump -- who captured nearly 80 percent -- with 5,716 for former Clinton.

Sheila Faske, GOP Chair for Orange County, called the shot, predicting last week that local voters would give Trump a bigger mandate than the 76-22 edge Mitt Romney enjoyed over Barack Obama in Orange in the last presidential election.

This time, Orange County voters backed the Republican nominee by 79 percent to 18 percent for Democrat Clinton.

“This election brought to light the level of corruption

and opened the conversation for citizens that are struggling,” Faske said Tuesday night.

“Orange County spoke loudly.”

Deborah Mitchell, county Democratic Party chair, called for a strategy session at 4 p.m. Nov. 20 at party headquarters.

“What’s sad is the number of Dem votes, no matter what we do,” she said. “We have got to do something else!”

With 87 percent of the Texas vote counted by midnight, Clinton was actually running better in the state than Obama did in the last two elections.

The first female candidate to top a major presidential ticket was down eight points to Trump in Texas, 52 percent to 44.

Democratic presidential nominees were trounced in Texas by double digits the last four times. Obama lost Texas by 12 percentage points in 2008 and 16 in 2012.

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Donald Trump captured crucial victories over Hillary Clinton in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, a remarkable show of strength in an unexpectedly tight race for the presidency. As the race lurched past midnight, neither candidate had cleared the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.

Christie Combs WWII vet deserves attention, salute remains missing Dave Rogers

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As the holidays grow near, families gather together. The family of Christie Lynn Combs, 44, is hoping to do the same.

“She has four kids that miss her very much and want nothing other than to hear her voice and know she is OK,” said Cassie Marco, of the Missing Hearts. a volunteer organization to help families

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when a loved one is missing. The ages of Combs’ children are 26, 23, 18 and 15 years old.

Combs was Christie Combs last seen by family members in June. Combs, who was living at the time with her 72-year-old boyfriend in Groves, had come to Orange June 10th to visit with her ailing mother. During this time, she also visited with her daughter who also arrived at the small apartment.

By June 12, Combs daughter returned home because of having to go to work the following day. On June 13, Combs posted on Facebook she was in Orange and for a friend to call her. A short time later, she walked out of the small apartment never to be seen again by her family.

Not long after, her posts on Facebook stopped.

Combs does not own a vehicle and depended on others to help her get around. It is believed when Combs left the residence she was wearing jeans, a T-Shirt and carrying a backpack. She also had her phone and a tablet. The service to her phone has since been disconnected.

When Combs did not return or contact her family, they filed a missing person report with the Orange Police CHRISTIE COMBS Page 3A

The heroes of the Greatest Generation are quickly disappearing.

When people pause Friday to offer a Veterans Day recognition to American veterans of all wars, less than 4 percent of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II will be around to be saluted.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says there are 620,000 U.S. vets still alive who served or fought in the war against Germany and Japan in 1941-45.

All of those figure to be age 90 or older.

Those government statistics also show those vets are dying at a rate of 372 each day, which is more than the 297 American servicemen that died each day during World War II. “We probably (only) have maybe four or five,” World War II vets in Orange Coun-

Eugene Goudeau of Orange donated the ship’s bell from the USS Dyson to the Heritage Veterans Memorial, 3810 Martin Luther King Drive, in 2011.

ty, said Mark Hammer, who runs Orange County’s state veterans office, 10984 FM 1442.

“This veteran in my office says that was a real war – a world war and not a conflict like we’re doing now.”

The war was certainly real for Orange’s Eugene Goudeau.

“My life was in danger for 24 hours a day for three years,” the DuPont retiree said.

“God blessed me in many ways. I’m not supposed to be here from what I went through in the war.”

The 92-year-old Goudeau, who grew up in “company housing” near the Port of Orange because his father worked at the Lutcher-Moore sawmill, enlisted in the Navy in 1942.

He served throughout the war as a crewman on the USS Dyson, a destroyer that saw action in the Pacific Theater WWII VETERAN Page 2A

New H-E-B store coming to Pinehurst Dave Rogers

For The Record

Pinehurst is set to welcome a new neighbor.

And maybe even a Pied Piper for economic growth.

The city council celebrated Election Day by voting unanimously on economic development incentives to bring a new H-E-B grocery store to the vacant MacArthur Shopping Center on MacArthur Drive.

Additionally, council voted

to create a reinvestment zone around the new H-E-B store that would grant property tax incentives to people that want to build or improve that area.

“We signed the resolution tonight making it official that H-E-B is going to be our neighbor here,” Pinehurst Mayor J.J. “Pete” Runnels said, announcing the wrapup of months of behind-thescene negotiations between city staff and the San Antonio supermarket chain that oper-

ates more than 350 stores in Texas and Mexico.

“We’re looking forward to being a part of this community,” said John Rose, Senior Due Diligence Officer for HE-B, a privately held company ranked as the 12th largest retailer in the United States, based on 2014 revenues.

Code Enforcement Officer Harry Vine, who assisted City Administrator Robbie Hood in negotiations, said the city looked at the H-E-B deal as a win-win, providing a much

needed service for citizens and an economic driver for future business growth.

“I’m sure that with this announcement there will be a lot of people wanting to be next to H-E-B,” he said. “They are like a giant magnet. I look at this like planting a giant oak tree that’s going to produce a whole lot of acorns.”

Vine confirmed the old Sears store was the proposed site for the new grocery.

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Election results County’s first Republican sheriff, pulling an upset 51-49 win.

In Orange County, where Republicans ran unopposed for every countywide office, Lawrence “Larry” Meyers, a Fort Worth native running as an incumbent for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2, was the Democrat getting the most votes, 6,129, and that was good for only a 20-percent share of votes cast.

In the other statewide races involving two parties or more, Orange County voters awarded every Republican candidate at least 75 percent of the vote.

Incumbent Brian Babin of Woodville won re-election as U.S. Representative for District 36 with 26,284 votes (92 percent) over Bridge City’s Hal J. Ridley Jr., who repped the Green Party.

Orange County has 53,053 registered voters and 61 percent of them turned out to vote.

The 32,142 votes cast in Orange County were up 4.2 percent from the previous high Orange County mark of 30,836 cast in the 2012 election.

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Early voting in Orange County set a new record, despite there being no contested local records. There were 22,940 early votes cast, a 13.8 percent increase over the same period in the 2012 election, when the previous high of 20,153 early votes was set.

Early voters cast 71.4 percent of Orange County’s votes.

Of this year’s early votes, 1,855 were cast by mail. Orange Public Library, one of four early voting sites, received the most ballots, 7,219.

Each of the Orange County offices on the ballot featured just one choice, the candidates running unopposed after winning their party’s spring primary election.

They included: Judge, County Court-At-Law No. 2, Troy Johnson; County Attorney, John Kimbrough; County Clerk, Brandy Robertson; Sheriff, Keith Merritt; County Tax Assessor-Collector, Karen Fisher.

Two County Commissioner seats were on the ballot: Precinct 1, Johnny Trahan; Precinct 3, John Gothia. Voting included all four Constables: Precinct 1, Chris Humble; Precinct 2, David A. Cagle;

Precinct 3, Mark Philpott; Precinct 4, Jimmy Lane Mooney.

State Representative District 21, Republican Dad Phelan, who ran unopposed.

The Republican sweep of the 10 state-wide offices on the Orange County ballot included: Railroad Commissioner, Wayne Christian; Texas Supreme Court Justices Place 3, Debra Lehrmann; Place 5, Paul Green; Place 9, Eva Guzman; Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judges Place 2, Mary Lou Keel; Place 5, Scott Walker; Place 6, Michael E. Keasler; Ninth Court of Criminal Appeals Justice, Place 2, Charles A. Kreger; District Judge 128th Judicial District, Courtney Burch Arkeen; District Judge 163rd Judicial District, Dennis Powell.

Dr. Ron Risinger was officially elected to his second four-year term on the Orangefield school board, with a 570-78 win over reluctant challenger David Chris Wagstaff.

Wagstaff had tried to take his name off the ballot but was too late, according to state law, necessitating the election.

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ter graduating from boot camp at Great Lakes (Ill.) Naval Station was to join his new crewmates in Orange to take the Dyson on a shakedown to Cuba and then to the Pacific.

The Dyson was part of Destroyer Squadron 23, which earned a Presidential Unit Citation for its service in the Solomon Island Campaign over a four-month period from Oct. 1943 through Feb. 1944.

James Forrestal, secretary of the Navy, said the sailors and their commanders showed “extraordinary heroism in action … boldly penetrating submarine-infested waters during a period when Japanese naval and airpower was at its height … to carry out sustained bom-

bardments against Japanese coastal defenses and render effective cover and fire support for the major invasion operations in this area. “ … They countered the enemy’s fierce aerial bombing attacks and destroyed or routed his planes; they intercepted his surface task forces, sank or damaged his warships by torpedo fire and prevented interference with our transports.”

As covered in the citation, a destroyer was the jack-of-alltrades in the Navy. It was able to use its five 5-inch-38-caliber guns for ship-to-shore bombardments, ship-to-ship battles and anti-aircraft fire that successfully shot down many an attacking fighter

plane. Near the end of the war, the Dyson’s gunners fought off several kamikaze-style attacks by suicide planes.

The destroyers were 396 feet long but only 39 feet at their widest point and there were 329 men and officers in a crew.

Goudeau’s battle station was as a sight setter for one of the 5-inch guns. He worked with a crew of more than a dozen men totally encased in a rotating steel enclosure around the gun mount. He used radar to sight the gun.

“I really didn’t see any action,” he joked. “A few times the gun captain would open his hatch so we could see.” ship to New York in 1946,

H-E-B coming to Pinehurst Sears store was the proposed site for the new grocery.

H-E-B operates a Pantry store on North 16th Street.

Vine said the new MacArthur Drive store would be at least 68,000-square feet, which would be twice the size of that. For comparison sake, the new College Street H-E-B in Beaumont is 64,000-square feet.

“One of the things we need to recognize,” said councilman Dan Barclay, “is this is a company with a reputation second to none who already knows our community. And they’ve chosen to expand their presence in this community.

“What this really means for the whole community,” Barclay said to Rose, “is you (HE-B) guys know us and you’ve decided to increase your presence here. We appreciate it.”

Vine said the new store would employ between 250 and 300 people. But he said it in a way that suggested H-E-B might be looking to shutter its 16th Street store after it opens in Pinehurst.

“That could be some new people, probably some of the old people who are still in this area,” Vine said of the new store’s employees.

He was asked if that meant

the store would move its employees from the old location.

“We’ll just have to see how that develops,” Vine said.

Nothing is happening in store operations for a while, according to Vine.

Asked the timetable for opening the new store, Vine said: “That’s a really good question. What they’ve told us is this is usually anywhere from a two- to three-year process.”

Rose was not available for interviews, having departed mid-meeting with an associate who met with council members in an early-meeting closed session that lasted about 15 minutes and preceded council’s vote.

Asked about the city’s incentive agreement, Vine said, “H-E-B Corporation is going to put in and pay for out of their pocket things that will improve infrastructure for the city. That’s going to include a traffic light, some water improvements, some other things.

“Then once that is completed, once they are open, we will rebate to H-E-B a portion of the sales tax they create.

“So this is not any money we have to spend, which is wonderful. And it will also bring money into the area,

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and into the city coffers.”

Jessica Hill, the executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, was at the meeting to recruit a new Pinehurst representative for her board.

She clearly liked the city’s deal with H-E-B. “From the county’s perspective, we’re excited about new development and new growth in Orange County,” she said. “Obviously, the residents are going to benefit from a new store at this capacity.”

The reinvestment zone adopted by the council covers an area bounded by 28th Street, MacArthur Drive and Adams Bayou, including all the currently used or vacant storefronts on the north side of MacArthur Drive and some unimproved land north of those sites.

Among other action taken by council Tuesday night, a unanimous vote added Pinehurst to the list of cities adopting a proposal against the use of Orange County funds toward the proposed Vidor Loop, or FM 299. The cities of Vidor, Orange, Bridge City and West Orange previously passed a similar list.

Christie Comb remains missing Department on Sept. 10th.

“It’s not like her to not contact her kids,” Marco said.

“No matter what, she always did that.”

What makes the family even more eager to hear from Combs is the fact that she has a medical condition which requires medication. However, she failed to pick up the latest prescription from the pharmacy for her seizures.

Through the course of the investigation by OPD, it was discovered the last known location of Combs was at a residence located on Boondocks Road in Fannett. This was believed to be in late June or early July.

Combs is described as small build, and stands about five foot three inches tall. She

weighs about 110 pounds. She is fair skinned with some freckles. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Combs sometimes wears contacts but she may also wear her glasses which are square shaped. She walks with a limp due to a knee injury she received when she was in a wreck. She also wears dentures. Combs also used the first name Cee-Cee. In addition, Combs has several tattoos. But, they may not be easily seen because they may be concealed. One of them is a sun on the top of her right foot with the name Kristen underneath it. She also has a small playboy bunny on her lower back and a wizard holding a crystal ball on her shoulder blade area.

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Marco said her organization has received a few tips, but they have not panned out and have proven to be “dead ends.” Other leads need additional information before the investigation can proceed.

With each passing day the family’s anxiety grows as they fear the worst. However, it is their hope they find Combs alive and well, Marco said.

“This is an open case and an active investigation,” said OPD Captain Robert Enmon.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call OPD at 409-883-1026 or 409-8831095. However, anyone wanting to remain anonymous, and can give detailed information can call Crimestoppers at 409-833-TIPS.

H-E-B operates a Pantry store on North 16th Street.

Vine said the new MacArthur Drive store would be at least 68,000-square feet, which would be twice the size of that. For comparison sake, the new College Street H-E-B in Beaumont is 64,000-square feet.

“One of the things we need to recognize,” said councilman Dan Barclay, “is this is a company with a reputation second to none who already knows our community. And they’ve chosen to expand their presence in this community.

“What this really means for the whole community,” Barclay said to Rose, “is you (HE-B) guys know us and you’ve decided to increase your presence here. We appreciate it.”

Vine said the new store would employ between 250 and 300 people. But he said it in a way that suggested H-E-B might be looking to shutter its 16th Street store after it opens in Pinehurst.

“That could be some new people, probably some of the old people who are still in this area,” Vine said of the new store’s employees.

He was asked if that meant the store would move its employees from the old location.

“We’ll just have to see how that develops,” Vine said.

Nothing is happening in store operations for a while, according to Vine.

Asked the timetable for opening the new store, Vine said: “That’s a really good question. What they’ve told us is this is usually anywhere from a two- to three-year process.”

Rose was not available for interviews, having departed mid-meeting with an associate who met with council members in an early-meeting closed session that lasted about 15 minutes and preceded council’s vote.

Asked about the city’s incentive agreement, Vine said, “H-E-B Corporation is going to put in and pay for out of their pocket things that will improve infrastructure for the city. That’s going to include a traffic light, some water improvements, some other things.

“Then once that is completed, once they are open, we will rebate to H-E-B a portion of the sales tax they create.

“So this is not any money we have to spend, which is wonderful. And it will also bring money into the area, and into the city coffers.”

Jessica Hill, the executive director of the Orange Coun-

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ty Economic Development Corporation, was at the meeting to recruit a new Pinehurst representative for her board.

She clearly liked the city’s deal with H-E-B. “From the county’s perspective, we’re excited about new development and new growth in Orange County,” she said. “Obviously, the residents are going to benefit from a new store at this capacity.”

The reinvestment zone adopted by the council covers an area bounded by 28th Street, MacArthur Drive and Adams Bayou, including all the currently used or vacant storefronts on the north side of MacArthur Drive and some unimproved land north of those sites.

Among other action taken by council Tuesday night, a unanimous vote added Pinehurst to the list of cities adopting a proposal against the use of Orange County funds toward the proposed Vidor Loop, or FM 299. The cities of Vidor, Orange, Bridge City and West Orange previously passed a similar list.

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From The Creaux’s Nest FBI CAST CLOUD ON ELECTION No doubt the email flap for nine days affected the election for president and down ballot candidates. Twenty-four million voters cast ballots during that period. FBI Director James Comey’s brief notice to Congress on Sunday, effectively ending the bureau’s revived examination of Hillary Clinton’s handling of classified information, may have provided major relief for the Democratic presidential nominee. But the unusual nineday episode is likely to have lasting consequences for the FBI and the director whose 10-year tenure runs until 2023. Comey’s decision Oct. 28 to open a review into newly discovered emails, recovered in a separate investigation into the estranged husband of a top Clinton aide, generated fresh rebukes, mostly from Democratic lawmakers, whose previous strong support gave Comey, a Republican, made-man status on Capitol Hill.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, a prominent member of the Senate Judiciary Committee that oversees the FBI, said the director’s decision Sunday raised “troubling” concerns about his move to notify Congress of the new review nine days before.

“There’s no doubt that it created a false impression about the nature of the agency’s inquiry,” Feinstein said. Although Congress could tie up the bureau for months in protracted hearings and requests for investigations by the Justice Department’s inspector general, analysts said Comey and the FBI face a much more consequential test from the candidate who wins the White House. “I don’t know how you work with a Clinton White House after this,” said Jim Davis, a former FBI official who served as a spokesperson for the bureau. “But then again, I don’t know how you work with a Donald Trump White House.*****Next week I’ll comment on the election.

My deadline was too early but the paper, hopefully will have the results before their deadline. I’ve got to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

CORRECT PREDICTION: CUBS WORLD SERIES WINNERS I rightly predicted that the Chicago Cubs would win the World Series in game seven even though the Cleveland Indians were favored. On paper I liked the Cubs chances better. In my prediction I said I liked the Cubs pitching and power over the Indians speed. It was a great World Series, with outstanding pitching but in the end I was right, it was the Cubs power. Game seven was filled with thrills and even a game rain delay. The 10th inning thriller ended up with a 8-7 Cubs win. I believe the Cubs’ manager tried to over manage and a couple of time I thought he might have blown the game. I didn’t bet, but if you did on my prediction, send me enough for a burger at Peggy’s.

It had been a 108 year old title drought for the Chicago Cubs.

If you believe in numbers, 10 innings produced 8 runs—108.

Cubs second baseman, Javier Baez, hit a homerun on the 108th pitch from a Giant’s pitcher, to give the Cubs a 1-0 victory and jump-start the Cubs preseason. There are 108 stitches on a baseball. The length of the movies “Taking Care of Business” and “Back to the Future, Part II” which both feature the Cubs winning the World Series, are each 108 minutes long. The Series was as good as it gets. I don’t expect to be here for another 108-year wait. There is a saying that goes like this, “When the National League wins, Democrats win the presidency.”

VETERANS MEMORIAL FRIDAY, 1 P.M The American Legion, Post 250, will have a memorial honoring all veterans on Friday, Veteran’s Day, at Bridge City Wal-Mart at 1 p.m. Bobby Vincent invites everyone to come out and join in the celebration. Refreshments and a lot fellowship.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Sheriff’s chief deputy Michael Marion, 39, becomes attorney.

Marion will practice law in the areas of small claims court, will cases and wills and probates.*****Little Cypress-Mauriceville superintendent Pauline Hargrove is named to Lamar University Educator Hall of Fame.*****On Friday, Nov. 10, 18 months after ground breaking, the Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold ribbon cutting of their new building located at 3901 I-H 10. The property was donated

by Mildred Wozencraft. Stephen C. Howard is chairman of the Red Cross board.*****Orange County Commissioners are planning to buy a plane to fight mosquitoes. Commissioner Owen Burton said it made more sense to him to buy a plane rather than hire a spray plane at $325,000 to cover the entire county just once. Patrick Beebe is mosquito control director and is also a pilot. The Court is concerned about West Nile in the county.*****In this week’s election Judge Carl Thibodeaux was the top vote-getter with 10,728 votes. Gov. Rick Perry got 7,375 votes. Of those 2,925 were straight party Republican votes.

Democrats voted 9,328 against him. The only Republicans to carry Orange County were congressmen Kevin Brady, who had a very weak opponent and Kay Bailey Hutchison, who beat two opponents. (Editor’s note: Ten years ago Orange County was a strong Democratic county. It changed two years later when a Black man was at the top of the Democratic ticket. Some activist believe the county will start swinging back Democratic with Obama gone.)*****Attorney Sharon Bearden is a grandfather of twins born to Melissa and Jim

Sharon Bearden II. Melissa gave birth to a boy and girl born Nov. 3, in Houston after 35 weeks. First born was Hallie Gayle Bearden, born at 6:13 p.m., weighing 5 pounds, 6 ounces. A minute later brother Hutch Elway Bearden was born weighing 5 pounds, 9 ounces. The twins have an older brother Jim Sharon Bearden III. Hutch had to stay in ICU, Hallie is home.

Editor’s note: It’s hard to believe the twins turned 10-years-old last week which means Grandpa Bearden is 10 years older.

The kids have a lot of grandparents. Ronda and Mark Carter, Wayne and Michele Smith, Carolyn Bearden and Liz and Sharon Bearden. Ashley and Tyler Bearden are the twins uncle and aunt.)*****The Houston Chronicle reports if Kinky would have dropped out of the governor’s race, Chris Bell would have been elected.*****Johanna Goldsmith, an Austin actress, was the blond in the “Harold, Call Me” advertisement, run at the last minute of the campaign, that cost Harold Ford, Jr., the Tennessee senate seat. She said she didn’t have an idea who Harold was. She was paid by the RNC. Television anchor Ed Bradley, 65 and actor Jack Palance, 85, both died this week.*****The West Orange-Stark Mustangs are the only area football team in the playoffs. The Mustangs meet Liberty Friday in Pasadena.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: David Lee Benton, 56, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5. A memorial service will be held Nov. 10. He worked as a pipe fitter for Pipe Fitters Local #196 and was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He is survived by his parents, Julius and Rosalie Benton, sons Mark Benton and Kevin Benton, daughter Gretchen Benton, sisters Jan Adkins, Julie Sims and Jennifer Peloquin, brother Ken Benton, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.*****Dennis “Bum” Hance, 54, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8. Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. He worked as a deck hand on tug boats and fishing boats. He is survived by his daughter Catherine Hance, sister Bette Marcus, brothers Phillip Hance and Charles Hance and their families.*****Nina Frederick, 79, passed away Nov. 8.

Services were held Nov. 11. She loved to hunt and fish, raise cattle and work in her garden and with her fruit trees. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Bravo Frederick, Jr., son Russell and daughter-in-law Dora, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and sister Eunice Nobles.*****Joseph Begneaud, 79, of Orange, died Nov. 7. Services were held Nov. 10. He retired as an optician with Texas State Optical and served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Dorothy Begneaud, daughters Amanda Garrett, Shirley Ann Osborne, son Alvin Joe Coleman, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1976 Construction has begun on Howard’s Big Red Pantry.

Howard’s Food Center, which burned recently, is changing to Big Red Pantry.”*****Ground breaking has begun on the Sonic Drive In, located on Texas Ave., in Bridge City.

(It’s hard to believe Sonic has been here 40 years.)*****Pat Walker announces the winners of the Bridge City PTA Halloween costume contest. Winner of ‘Scariest’ in 2-yearold to second grade group, is Sandy Griffin. Tara Nabours is winner of second grade to fifth grades; ‘Most Horrible’ winner is Rodney Townsend Jr., ‘Comical’ is TJ Griffin. Other winners were Donna Marie Johnson, Kim Newsom, Adam Venable and Ricky Sears.*****Chosen as West Orange High School royalty are Beverly Mitchell, homecoming queen; Ronda Hodge, band sweetheart and Kathy Nelson, football sweetheart.*****Jarvis Buckley is elected president of OrangeLamar Student Government. He is the first at the Orange branch. Other officers are vice-president Glen Procella and treasurer Debbie Aldrich. Senators elected are Lee Ford, Sam Wilby, Gay Jenkins, Jeff Wheatly, Devvie Smith and Pam Baker. Votes cast were 287.*****Mark Dunn writes feature on Hondo Crouch, who recently died.****Able assistants for Carl Thibodeaux at West Orange Pharmacy are Evelyn Hughes and Francine Arthur.*****For it’s third anniversary, Danny’s Food Center is selling slab bacon for 78 cents a pound, Schepps milk, 78 cents a gallon, Oven Maid bread, 4 loves $1, whole fryers, 35 cents pound, Lite Fluff biscuits, 10 count, 10 cents each, round steak, 98 cents pound, bananas, 10 cents a pound.*****Annual peace officers barbecue, hosted by Bridge City Police Chief Wilson Roberts, to be held Tuesday night.

(Editor’s note: The peace officers annual feed was started by Sheriff Chester Holts in 1958.)*****Roy Wingate has been under the weather for several weeks. The pain got worse and he was admitted to Orange Memorial for test. Ulcers, the price of success, are expected to be the problem.*****Staff Sergeant Thomas Segura was presented his second award as Airman of the Quarter. General Robert Coverdale cites Tommy as a credit to the 11th Tactical Air Left Wing of the United States Air Force. He is the son of Anne and Jimmy Segura of Bridge City. Tommy and wife Becky have one son, Aaron. (Editor’s note: Tommy and Becky both served in the Air Force and are now retired.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS Our prayers go out to our friend and number one sport’s writer, Joe Kazmar, who has undergone surgery and is in ICU. Kaz has major problems. We’re pulling for him. He can use your prayers. Kaz’s Korner and Kaz’s Fearless Forecast will not be in the Record until Joe returns which we hope won’t be too long. Kazmar has been writing sports for over 40 years.*****We hadn’t heard from our friend Lou Raburn in some time. We go back many years with Lou. It seems like in another life. A lot of water has run under the bridge since. We now hear that Lou, at age 84, is doing quite well, still driving and is active member of the Bridge City Rotary Club.*****A big day in downtown Orange Saturday, November, 12. You don’t want to miss it. The Gumbo Cook-Off returns to the Riverside Pavilion starting 12 noon. Live entertainment sponsored by the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau. Bring your coolers and chairs and come pass a good time. Good gumbo and fun for all.*****What will cable news television do once election news is over. All they have talked about for over a year is politics. I bet all of their ratings come down.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and with Tammy Yawn at PK’s Grill next week. Everyone always welcome.*****When I was having bad shoulder pain I tried everything but nothing worked. I visited Dr. Thrash at the Chiropractic Clinic on 16th Street, in Orange, and after three treatments I’m as good as new. If you have problems give Dr. Trash a try.*****Speaking of problems, our longtime friend Donna Peterson, Sr. had to have elbow surgery and just removed the cast. Meanwhile, son Richard tore a bicep and was put out of commission. Daughter

Donna, the baby and son Chuck are operating on all cylinders.

Good folks.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. Nov. 9: Madalyn Carpenter, teacher Linda Faulk, Susan Veillon, Donna Bradley all celebrate.

Celebrities joining them are pop singer Delta Goodrem, 32, TV actor Eric Dane, 45 and TV show host Caroline Flack, 37.*****Nov. 10: Attorney Steve Carlton celebrates getting older today. Also sharing birthdays are Judy Hunt, Joann Alford, Trey Todora, Patricia Kemp and Jeff Bland. Also celebrating are country singer Miranda Lambert, 32, TV actors Ellen Pompeo, 47, Josh Peck, 30 and wrestler Tyback, 35.*****Nov. 11: The ‘Iceman’ Greg LeBlanc celebrates as does Michael Fisette, Cynthia Dupuis and Pattie’s middle daughter Bree Hanks. Celebrities joining them are actors Leonardo Dicaprio, 42 and Demi Moore, 54, pop singer Jacob Whitesides, 19 and YouTube star Onision, 30. This is also Carla and Brad Roy’s anniversary. Congrats.*****Nov. 12: Coast Guardsman Sean Gros celebrates today. Jeanne Backsher, Tina Duncan, Charmaine Faircloth, Liz Briggs and the Stanton’s teacher Pat and father-in-law Don. Joining them are actors Ryan Gosling, 36 and Anne Hathaway, 34, also basketball player Russell Westbrook, 28 and pop singer Jason Chen, 28.*****Nov. 13: Sidney LeBlanc, Tim Johnson, Karla Holden, Michele Fontenot, Cody Edgerton and Katie Hoffpauir all celebrate. Celebrating also are TV show hosts Jimmy Kimmel, 49, Whoopi Goldberg, 61 and Monique Coleman, 36, actors Matt Bennett, 25, Gerard Butler, 47.*****Nov. 14: Longtime banker, the late Capt. Jerry’s widow, mother of three sons, grandmother to several Ms. Ruby Wimberly celebrates a birthday today. Also celebrating are Pat Grifford, Susie Riedel, Mary Dixon, Fred Fuselier and Ella Jo Gosset. Also celebrating are actor Josh Duhamael, 44, reality star Chip Gaines, 42 and rapper Torrence Hatch, 34.*****Nov. 15: Julian Oceguera is a year older as is Cynthia Dixon and Nikki Courtney. Getting a year older are actress Shailene Woodley, 25, pop singer Jeffree Star, 30, and rock singer Chad Kroeger, 42. Debbie and David Fusilier are celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary. We congratulate this fine couple and wish them many more healthy and happy years.*****Dallas Cowboy Dak Prescott is making local relatives prouder every week. Sunday Dak threw for 247 yards, 21 of 27, for three touchdowns in a 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.*****Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as U.S. Attorney General, died Monday at age 72. She was appointed by President Bill Clinton and became the second longest attorney general in history. She will be remembered for the deadly raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco and the first World Trade Center attack, the investigation to the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building and also the custody battle for a Cuban boy named Elian Gonzales. She served during the most tumultuous period in American life. She died of Parkinson’s disease.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK News from Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill Old man Otis Premeaux, in his mid-90s, well dressed, hair groomed, wearing fresh flowers in his lapel and smelling of good after shave, walks into Tee-Boys, sits himself at da liquor bar, next to an elderly lady in her mid-80s.

Premeaux order a drink him, takes a big sip and turns to da lady and says, “So, tell me, do I come here often me?”

A little while later, old man Clovis Comeaux comes in and shuffled slowly toward da ice cream parlor section, where dey serve milkshakes, sundaes and other ice cream dishes.

Comeaux pull himself slowly, painfully up on a stool. After catching his breath, Agnes, da pretty young waitress, axe, “Wat can I get you Mr. Comeaux?”

“I’ll take a banana split me,” he answered. Den he shuffle on da stool to get more comfortable.

Agnes, making da banana split axe, “Crushed nuts?”

“No babe,” he answer, “Arthritis.”

C’EST TOUT Salute to Veterans Past and Present. On Friday, November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. Orange County has many former vets and some who are now on active duty. It saddens me however that so many of our WWII heroes have passed away in the last couple of years. Its been 71 years since that war ended so the minimum age today of a WWII Veteran is 90 years old and most are older. I’m proud to have known so many of those fine men who went off to war as youngsters, most only teenagers, leaving home for the first time. Some volunteered but most had no choice, they were drafted. Many never came home. This country has paid a big price with the loss of so many young lives who went to battle to protect our freedom in all of the wars. I’ve lived long enough to have known men who fought in World War I. I recall when those great soldiers started leaving us until the last one was gone.

Today we again face the time when those from the Greatest Generation of WWII soldiers will also have served their time here with us. War and the sacrifice made by our military throughout the generations is taken way too lightly by our younger generations. On this day, we should all take a moment and give thanks for the United States Veteran. Personally, I’m thankful for my WWII friends through the years and pray for those who are still with us, especially 92-year-old Millard “Neighbor” Cox and 95-year-old Cedric Stout. Two great guys and good friends.*****Well, I’m going to kick back and watch the election results. I predicted Hillary would get 329 Electorial College votes, Trump 209. Also the best Democrats could do is tie the senate, maybe win by one.*****That’s all for me. This could be a historical issue, a paper to store away for generations to follow. Take care and God bless.

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Orange County Happenings Veteran Job Fair

We invite you to join us for our Veteran Job Fair on Thursday, November 10th, 2016 from 9 am to 1 pm.

The event will be held at the Bob Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur. The “Hiring Red, White & You!” statewide job fair seeks to connect Texas Veterans and their spouses with area employers who are looking for qualified candidates for a variety of positions. There is no charge to participate! Booths are limited and available on a first come basis. Each employer will receive a 10 x 10 booth and 2 box lunches. Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas 409-719-4750

Eagles To Sell Fish Plates

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will be having a Fish Dinner on November 10 from 10:00a.m - 2 pm, The plates will sell for $8.00 each.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2523 located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange, you may reach them at 409-886-7381

Golden K Kiwanis releases schedule of events

Meetings are at 9:30 a.m., each Wednesday at Sunset Grove Country Club for buffet-breakfast, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m., with speaker at 10:20 until 11 a.m. Items on buffet will be scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy and grits. Coffee, orange juice, ice water, iced tea and/or soft drinks are also available.

We would like to request ALL sons & daughters of LATE or CURRENT MEMBERS to come be a part of our group! Your mother or father enjoyed or enjoys being a part of Golden K Kiwanis. We need YOU! We do not want our group to vanish!

Please attend! Keep GK alive!

Scottish Society to meet 11/10

The Scottish Society of Southeast Texas will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in the Parlor at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1350 N. 23rd St. @ Gladys, Beaumont, Tx. A 30th Year Celebration of the Society’s founding(1986-2016) will commence with our usual good food (some Scottish) accompanied by bagpipe melodies, stories of an active participation in many multicultural festivals and education programs throughout the Golden Triangle, and the photos of colorful members. Guest are invited to attend. If you are interested in Scotland, its history and culture, call 409-898-4986 for more information.

Orange County Friends

Orange County Friends (OCF) is a social club open to all residents in Orange County. Our dues are $15 per year. Please contact Pam Cox at 409-670-8646 for questions regarding membership or activities. November activities are follows: Nov. 14 2:00 pm BOOK CLUB at the Jumping Bean, Nov. 14 - 6:00 pm NIGHT BUNCO, Nov. 16 - 1:30 pm MAH JONG, Nov. 18 - 9:00 am OUT & ABOUT at Mistletoe & Moss.

Orange Country Friends

The Orange Public Library is having a used children’s book sale on saturday november 12, 220 fifth St . One Day Only From 10:00 A.m-2:00 P.m in the meeting room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Public Library.

Denim and Diamonds Gala set for November

Save the date for the Denim and Diamonds Gala to be presented by the Friends of the Orange Depot on Saturday, Nov. 19, 6:30 PM, at the VFW Hall on 16th St. Special country music enter-

tainment, BBQ, silent and live auction will be featured. Because of a $50,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation the group received, every ticket sale or donation will be matched by this foundation. F.O.O.D. needs your help to complete the project for our city, so mark your calendar. Co-chairs for Denim and Diamonds are Rose Simar and Diana Hill. More coming on the newly designed website www.orangetxdepot.org where donations are excepted on-line with a credit card. Honor your family and buy an engraved brick for the depot pathway.

Used Children’s Book Sale

The Orange Public Library is having a used children’s book sale on Saturday November 12, 2016. One day only From 10:002:00 P.M in the Meeting Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the orange Public Library.

The Texas Red Flashers Meeting

The Texas Red Flashers have changed their meeting date to Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 11:30 a. m. at the Sunset Grove Country Club.Special guests will be Prince Malak and Prince Darius. They will be accompanied by Princes Diane and Lady Vi. Get in line to hold them and take pictures. We have waited nine months for them to make their appearance.Birthday ladies are: Lady Sunshine, Bobbie Johnson: and Lady Diane, Rose Smith. For information call 409-886-1609 All ladies are welcome.

Meeting Of The Friends of the Orange Depot

The board and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on Thursday, November 10, at 5:00pm for refreshments, 5:30pm, meeting, at Grace Lutheran Church, 2300 Eddleman Road in Orange. There will be important updates on the Depot renovation and the gala, Denim and Diamonds, coming up on November 19 at the VFW Hall on Highway 87. Tickets for sale by calling 409-886-1970 or at Lookin’ Good Salon on 16th Street.

Thrift & Gift Open House

We are awaiting your arrival Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m-1:00 pm. Displayed are homemade crafts, beautiful quilts, antiques, collectibles, glassware, jewelry and more. Our sign will be off Strickland Drive and between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union pointing towards 350-37th Street. Our Telephone Number is 886-7649

American Legion Invites you to Racing Into CASA Christmas

American Legion Post 49 Orange, Tx Invites you to Racing Into Casa Christmas. The 2nd Annual Adult Tricycle Racing Tournament. November 12, 2016, Registration Starts at 4:00 pm, Racing Begins at 5:00 pm. $5.00 Entry Fee Per Driver, For More Information Contact Deborah 409-886-1241

ELF THE MUSICAL to play LUTCHER THEATER on November 12, 2016

(ORANGE, TX, 10/25/16)- NETworks Presentations, LLC, WarnerBros. Theatre Ventures andUnique Features, bring the Broadway musical ELF to the Lutcher Theater in Orange, TX, Saturday, November 12, 2016 for two performances at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are available now at Lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409886-5535.

From the producers that brought Shrek the Musical, Annie, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to the Lutcher, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly

crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF. Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklarand Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) andBob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). The production will feature direction bySam Scalamoni and choreographyby Connor Gallagher.

The New York Times says that ELF is”A SPLASHY, PEPPY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!” USA Today calls ELF “ENDEARINGLY GOOFY!” Variety proclaims, “ELFis happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!” ELF THE MUSICAL is sponsored locally by MCT Credit Union.

Wesley UMC Christmas Bazaar

Come ready to shop our Christmas Bazaar at Wesley Methodist Church, located at 401 37th Street in Orange on November 12, from 9 am to 4 pm. You will find unique gifts, Christmas decorations, a sweet shop, crafts, jewelry, pecans, walnuts, taco soup (frozen to go), links, door prizes and much more. Contact: Doris @ 409-670-7703

Orange County Retired Teachers Association Meeting

The Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street, Orange Tx. The guest Speaker ill be Tommy White, Esq who will talk on issues important to retirees. Guest are welcome

LSC-O Cypress Branches Literary/Artistic Journal Contest

LSC-O’s Cypress Branches Literary/Artistic Journal is now taking entries for the annual publication scheduled for release in the spring of 2017. A contest to award prizes to the winners in each category has begun with an entry deadline of December 1.

The contest is open to all LSC-O students. Faculty, staff, and members of the community are encouraged to enter but are ineligible for prizes.

Contest rules and entry applications can be found on the Lamar State College-Orange website at: Cypress Branches App and Rules. For additional information, contact Dr. Arlene Turkel at arlene.turkel@lsco.edu or call 409-882-3902.

Hunter Education Safety Class

Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Enhanced Safety Course 4 hr. Field Part will be taught Monday Nov 14, 2016 from 6:00 Pm Till 10:00 Pm. You must complete the FREE enhanced Hunter Ed on line home study computer sections, print completed test and bring them to class. This Class is not for just hunters but, anyone who handles forearms can benefit from it.

Lass class for this year. Call Danny Odom for more Information and register at 883-8118

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Good Shepherd Chili Meal fundraiser

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church(Bridge City) is conducting a Chili fundraiser on Wednesday, November 16th from 11am to 1 pm. We are using our famous chili recipe that we used in the past, of which all of you gave us Thumbs up. The chili meal is the first part of our annual Christmas Bazaar. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward our Music Scholarship Program which provides $1000.00 scholarships each fall and spring semester to two music major students at a local college and/or university.

Our menu selection is listed below for your convenience: Chili Meal (1 pint chili, 1 cup rice, 1 small bag of Fritos, cheese, onions, dessert) $8.50; 1 Quart frozen Chili, $12.00; 1 Pint frozen Chili, $6.00; Tickets can be purchased by calling the church office @ 409735-4573 On the day of this event (Nov. 16th) the meal and/or frozen orders can be picked up, delivered, or you may dine in. Tea will be provided for those who wish to dine in.

Please call the church today to purchase your tickets in order to guarantee your meal.

The Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, November 19th from 9am-2pm. This year the Bazaar will include the products of 7 different local businesses: KUT UPS, PROCLAIMED BLESSING, PREMIER DESIGN, RUSTIC & LACE, SWEET CREATIONS, CRAFTS BY LISA, SCENTSY. There will be a wide range of items just right for all your Christmas gift giving. Various homemade crafts, Shabby Chic decor, jewelry, glass block lighting decor, framed tiles, Montana West purses, food mixes and dips, speciality coffee, Lady Bug product, Para-cord bracelets, embroidered kitchen linens, Christmas Decor and ornaments, plus much more. All proceeds go toward our Music Scholarship Program that awards two college music majors $1000 scholarships each fall and spring semester. The Church wishes all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.There will be 7 local vendors all selling various items for Christmas gifts. The church will be selling homemade basket items, Rada Cutlery, Durham-Ellis nut products. The nut products can be purchased now by calling the church. Thank you so very much for your support, and may god bless you.

Altar Society “Holiday Extravaganza” And Lun-

cheon

ties Referral Information

You are cordially invited to the Altar Society “Holiday Extravaganza” And Luncheon At : Saint Mary Church Parish Hall 912 West Cherry, OrangeTexas Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.

Homemade baked and canned Goods, Crafts, Christmas Gifts, Frozen Entrees, Jewelry, Silent Auction including Gift Baskets and more.

Mrs Santa’s Workshop Specialty Gifts.

Gumbo Luncheon-$8.00 Served 11 am-1Pm, Meal Tickets Purchased at the door, Take out Available(Containers furnished) No Delivery For large orders FAX orders by noon, November 16th, to 409883-3547, stating how many and time you are to pick up.

Referral for a preschool child who may have a developmental delay or disability may be made to the Special Education Department of Bridge City Independent School District. Parents of a child with suspected physical, emotional, or learning disabilities should contact the special education office at 735-1552 for referral information.

To qualify for special education services, the child must be referred,evaluated, and found to have a disability. To be eligible of special education services, the child must live in the school district and be at least three years of age at the time service begins. Services are also available from birth for a child who is deaf, blinder deaf/blind.

McDonald Baptist Church Host a Free Thanksgiving

Orange Chamber seeking

Dinner

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year, 2016 Non Profit Community Service Award, and 2016 Community Service Business Award. All nominations will be due by 12:00 P.M(noon), Friday, October 28,2016.

Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on December 1, 2016. To obtain nomination forms and guidelines please visit the Chamber websitewww.orangetexaschamber.org or contact the Chamber office (409) 883-3536.

McDonald Baptist Church will host a free community wide Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. November 24, Thanksgiving Day. Area residents are invited to attend the special dinner in the church gym, located on the corner of South &Broad Streets in West Orange.

Meal reservations are required. There will be a no to go meal available. The reservation deadline is November 21. Call the church office at 883-3974 for more Information.

BCISD To Purge Records

Effective December 31, 2016 Bridge City ISD special education records will be purged for students whose special educations ceased prior to August 2009. Any previous special education student, who is at lease 18 years of age, or the parent/guardian of a minor student, may pick up records in the Special Education Office. Additional information may be obtained by calling 735-1552

BCISD Child Find/ Child Serve

Child Find/Child Serve is a requirement, which ensures that school districts regularly identify, locate, and appropriately place children and students with special needs.

Bridge City IDS want to effectively meet these requirements. If you know of a child or young adult , ages 3-21, with a special need, or if you are the parent of such a child or young adult, please contact the bridge City ISD Special Education Office at 735-1552

Preschool Programs For Children With Disabili-

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Holiday Extravaganza at St. Mary’s Catholic Church

The Altar Society of Saint Mary Catholic Church is having its Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” and Luncheon on Thursday, November 17th, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at 912 Cherry Avenue.

The menu includes gumbo, prepared by Larry David, potato salad, and homemade cake for $8. Eat at the parish hall or take it out (containers provided), from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. FAX in an order by noon on November 16th and we will have the order ready for you.

FAX number 409-883-3547.

There will be crafts, homemade frozen entrees and goodies, a silent auction, Mrs. Santa’s Workshop gifts, and much more. Come shop and enjoy a delicious lunch. Bring a friend!

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Taste of the Bayou

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now taking reservations for the Taste of the Bayou 57th Annual Banquet.

The event will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017at the

Shangri La Gardens thanks the participants of the 2016 Scarecrow Festival: Agape Massage Big Thicket Association Bray & Briscoe Families CASA - Nikki Jones Children's Garden Committee Community Christian School 11th Grade Class Community Christian School 7-8th Fine Arts Classes Cottage Cuttings Cub Scout Pack 125 Orangefield E.K. Key Elementary Faith UMC Orange Youth Farmers Insurance Field of Plenty Freys Landscape Friends of the Depot Friends of the Orange Public Library Girl Scout Troop 130003 Girl Scout Troop 3632 Golden Triangle Emergency Center Golden Triangle Sierra Club Group Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Heritage House Museum HYPHEN Young Adults, a Ministry of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church International Paper Ivy League Garden Club Jasper, TX Master Gardeners Keke Fairchild Kimbrough's Kids LCE – St. John and Matthew's classes Life Church Little Cypress Christian Academy Little Cypress Junior High

Lucy's Café & Bakery Maggie Reynolds, Carolyn Gorby, Kerri Droddy Master Gardeners of Orange Mauriceville Middle School Michelle Clark Mrs. Mott and Mrs. Comeaux's 3rd Grade Class Ms. Davis and Ms. Ellis' 3rd Grade Class National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Orange County 4H Boots & Bridles Horse Club Orange Fire Department Orangefield Elementary School Orangefield FCCLA R&R Auto Supply - NAPA Sabine FCU Sabine-Neches Texas Master Naturalists Southeast Texas Hospice Steirman Whitfield & Co. Stephanie Jeane Sunset Grove Country Club Teachers of Tomorrow Texas Red Flashers Red Hat Society The Ebarb Family The Home Depot Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Orange Vinton High School Environmental Class Watson Wheeler Family Wayne and Alice McCray Wellspring Credit Union What's Happening Orange County?

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Bridge City Elementary School. The BC Chamber invites everyone to come to this family friendly event. Attendees will get to sample delicious food from several local restaurants and enjoy musical entertainment provided by the Gulf Coast Playboys Band. Tickets are $15 per person or $160 for a sponsored table for 8. If you have a restaurant, catering business, bakery, food truck, etc. and you would like to participate (chamber membership not required) or you would like to purchase tickets, call the Chamber at 409-7355671 or email bcchamber@ bridgecitychamber.com.

Applications available for BC Christmas parade

Applications are now available for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 pm. This year the chamber will honor first responders.

BC Bank will show a seasonal themed movie on the lawn behind the bank following the parade.

For more information, visit the chamber’s website at bridgecitychamber.com, or call the chamber at 735-5671.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Annual Fundraiser

The church’s 2016 Music Program Fundraiser is currently underway. Orders for pick-up and/or delivery can be placed by calling the church at 735-4573, or Pat Greene at 626-2585.

The church will be selling pecan halves, one pound bag for $9; pecan pieces one pound bag for $8.75; raw almonds and roasted cashews, one pound bag for $6.75; hot and spicy peanuts, one punned bag for $2.50; walnut chunks and pieces, one pound bag for $8.75; trash mix, one pound bag for $3.50; peanut brittle, 7 ounce bag for $3.50; frosted praline pecans and frosted cinnamon, 12 ounce bags for $8.75. The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

Denim

and

Diamonds

Gala set for November

Save the date for the Denim and Diamonds Gala to be pre-

sented by the Friends of the Orange Depot on Saturday, Nov. 19, 6:30 PM, at the VFW Hall on 16th St. Special country music entertainment, BBQ, silent and live auction will be featured. Because of a $50,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation the group received, every ticket sale or donation will be matched by this foundation. F.O.O.D. needs your help to complete the project for our city, so mark your calendar. Co-chairs for Denim and Diamonds are Rose Simar and Diana Hill.

More coming on the newly designed website www.orangetxdepot.org where donations are excepted on-line with a credit card. Honor your family and buy an engraved brick for the depot pathway.

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Deaths & Memorials Wallace Jean Simon, 92, Port Neches Wallace Jean Simon, 92, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care.

Wallace Wallace was born AuSimon gust 8, 1924 in Youngsville, Louisiana to Jean Ozick “Ory” Simon and Emedia Baudoin Simon. He was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. Wallace retired from Gulfport Ship Building in Port Arthur.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Reverend Shane Baxter officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.

Visitation for family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches.

Wallace was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Dale Simon and Michael Jean Simon, three sisters, and seven brothers.

Surviving relatives include his wife of 63 years and the love of his life, Joan Simon of Port Neches, Texas; daughter, Linda Carol Bornette and husband Randy of Orange, Texas; sons, Jesse Lee Simon and wife Theresia of Port Arthur, Texas; Curtis Wayne Simon and wife Martha of Groves, Texas; (Charlotte, Hillary, Fred and Daniel Wayne) along with 16 other grandchildren and 28 greatgrandchildren. We will always miss you & we love you so much.

Reverend Charles W. Holt, PHD, 86, Orange Reverend Charles W. Holt, PHD, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2016, at his home surrounded by Charles family.

Holt Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A celebration of life will be December 10, 2016, with a time and location announced at a later date.

Born in Mineola, Texas, on July 26, 1930, he was the son of Jack and Thelma “Polly” Holt.

Charles was a preacher in many parts of the United States for 70 years. He also spent time as a counselor and a writer for the Orange Leader. He enjoyed trav-

eling with his family, especially to the mountains. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jack Holt, Jr. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Virginia Holt; children, Sandra J. Newman, of Mesa, AZ, Sharon “SK” Clark and husband Larry, of Scottsdale, AZ, Larry C. Holt and wife Barbara, of Orange, Michael D. Holt and wife Emily, of Arona, Italy, Ronald A. Holt and wife Tish, of Petaluma, CA, and Dwight W. Holt, of Puyallup, WA; grandchildren, Kameron, Kairrie, Aaron, Jason, Ryan, Lee, Katie, Kristen, Kandice, Kareese, Joshua, Zackary, and Eden; 9 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Michael S. Holt.

Gail Arnold, 65, of Orange Gail Arnold, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2016.

Born in Buna, Texas, on October 25, 1951, she was the daughter of Pilgrim “Ben” and Helen May Whitmire. Gail was a very proud mother and an honorary member of VFW Post 2775, she will be greatly missed.

Gail is survived by her loving husband, Ledley Judson Arnold, Jr.; children, Trisha Todd and husband Lance, of Lakeview, J.T. Langhorn, III, of Lumberton, and Cory Hoyt Arnold, of The Woodlands; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Jerry Nell Williamson, Betty Davis, Bernice Jewell, and Richard Whitmire; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Michael D. Lingo, 85, of Bridge City Michael D. Lingo, 85, of Bridge City, passed away on November 4, 2016, in Port Arthur.

A graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, NoMichael vember 7, Lingo 2016, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Tony Goins of Bridge City Church of Christ.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Paxton, Texas, on April 22, 1931, he was the son of John Lingo and Ella (Jordan) Lingo. Michael was a shift foreman at DuPont and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group, and a member of Bridge City Church of Christ. He loved golf and tennis, and he enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball. Michael loved his grandchildren very much. He will be missed greatly

by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and two brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Chrystelle Lingo, of Bridge City, TX; children, Clay Lingo and wife, Janet, of Baton Rouge, LA, and Gay Ferguson and husband, Scott, of Orangefield, TX; and three grandchildren, Cristen Ardabili and husband, Shawn, Catelyn Myers, and Joshua Ferguson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sunny Glen Children’s Home at P.O. Box 1373, San Benito, TX, 78586, or to Harbor Hospice of Beaumont at 2450 N Major Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77713.

Rita Renee “NaNa” Bryant Laird, 37, of Kountze Renee “NaNa” Bryant Laird, 37, of Kountze, died Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was born on April 30, 1979, in Port Arthur, to Nina Ann Bryant and Richard Lynn Bryant.

Rita was a loving wife and mother. She loved doing all kinds of activities with her children. She was a busy body who enjoyed crafting, scrapbooks, and planning special events such as family gatherings, crawfish boils, and birthday parties for her children, both young and old. She loved taking trips and hated having nothing to do. Rita was an angel and blessing to all who knew her or was around her. The love she had for everyone is indescribable. She will forever be loved and missed by all that knew her.

Survivors include her parents of Orange; husband, Jody Laird of Kountze; children, Alston Garrette of Orange, Hunter McHugh, and Kolton McHugh, both of Honey Island; stepdaughter, Kendra Laird of Honey Island; godchild, Nicole Slaughter; siblings, Melinda Bryant of Port Arthur; Richard “Bubba” Bryant, Jr. of Port Arthur; Bobbie Bryant-Felder and her husband, Jon, of Crosby; and Brandon Bryant and his wife, Gina, of Huffman; nieces, Miranda Smith and her husband, Anthony, of Port Neches; Lauren McMillan; and Hannah McMillan, both of Lumberton; nephews, Preston Davis, Dustin Bryant, Jon Felder II, Kevin McGarrahan, Ryan Felder, Landon Bryant and Garrett McMillan; and great-nieces, Angel Smith, Aleah Smith, Azlyn Smith, and Anzly Smith.

She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Bobbie McKnight and Rite Delino; and parents-in-law, Joel and Sylvia Laird.

A gathering of Rita’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2016, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at OldHardin Cemetery, Kountze.

James Eugene Saltzman, 80, Orange James Eugene Saltzman, 80, of Orange, passed away on November 7, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral James services will Saltzman be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Orange Forrest Lawn in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a rosary at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

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Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, on August 20, 1936, he was the son of Ivy and Elvina Saltzman.

James owned Saltzman Paint and Body for 36 years. He was also the chairman for both the March of Dimes and CRAC Rescue Unit of Orange for many years, and enjoyed cooking Barbeque. James was a great dad and grandparent, who will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Jane Saltzman.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Orelia Saltzman; his daughters, Diana Virva of Bridge City, and Janet Brown and her husband Jim of Orange. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Wolfford, Eddie Wolfford, Frank Giarratano, Paul Virva, Mark Virva, and Terry Stuebing.

Honorary pallbearers are Frankie Giarratano and Jordan Hodges.

David Wallace Richard, 73,Bridge City David Wallace Richard, 73, of Bridge City, passed away on November 5, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral David services will Wallace be 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Mr. Larry Gunter officiating.

Visitation will be from 3:004:00 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Born in Orange, Texas, on November 15, 1942, David was the son of Ethan Wallace and Leona (Stanfield) Richard. He worked as a heavy equipment operator with Local 450 and was a Master Mason and member of Madison Lodge 126 AF & AM. He had many hobbies that he enjoyed, such as commercial shrimping and hunting. David was a very determined and hardworking man, who enjoyed living life to the fullest.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charlie Richard; and sister, Nancy Thompson.

David is survived by his wife, Jeanie Richard; daughters, Angie McHugh and husband Jake, and Lisa Rene Bradford and husband Jim; grandchildren, Taylor Morgan, Natalie Morgan, Trevor Morgan, Hunter McHugh, Kolton McHugh, Olivia Bradford, and Parker Bradford; greatgranddaughter, Brenna Brumley; sisters, Jeanette Vail and Gloria McDonnold; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the people of Gentiva Hospice Eron Mikah Kenneth Johnson, 17, Rock Hill, South Carolina Eron Mikah Kenneth Johnson, 17, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, in a car accident in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where Eron he resided.

Johnson Eron was born on Thursday, April 8, 1999, in Houston, Texas. He was a freshman at York Technical College, where he planned to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and a Masters of Education degree. Eron hoped to teach Spanish and coach football. Eron was a son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend who was loved by many, and will be dearly missed.

Those preceding Eron in death are his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Buckley; maternal Aunt, Telesa Buckley; and paternal aunt, Ella Ellahee Eron is survived by his parents, Treana and Tracy Atkins; father, Tobe Johnson; four brothers, Endreas Johnson, Tobe Johnson, Jr., Tirius Johnson, and Javis Johnson; two sisters, Eriel Johnson and Alexis Atkins; grandmothers, Lynn Buckley and Oda Mae Walker; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a multitude of friends.

Funeral services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Dorman Funeral Home, with rite of committal and internment to follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be held for family and friends on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home.

Victoria B. Sullivan, 97, Orange Victoria B. Sullivan, 97, of Or-

ange, passed away on November 6, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Victoria Thursday, Sullivan November 10, 2016, at North Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Thursday, at North Orange Baptist Church.

Born in Zwolle, Louisiana, on March 12, 1919, she was the daughter of Irving Savell and Lillie (Batson) Savell. Victoria was a member of North Orange Baptist Church for over 70 years.

She was active in every activity of the church. She served as president of WMU for two consecutive years. She held Vacation Bible School clinics in other churches in the area as well. She taught Sunday School for over 60 years, from youth to senior adults, and retired from that when she turned 90. She also worked at Wayside Florist for many years. She was an avid reader of the books in the church library and loved to play bridge.

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

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Walter J. Cox, Harlan Bollman, and Bill Sullivan; and her 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Walter Ray Cox and his wife Edith, of Orange, Howard Glenn Bollman, of Orange; her daughters, Sherry Lynn Tiger-Landry and her husband Sunny, of Beaumont, and Vickie Clampitt and her husband Don, of Dallas; her sisters, Stella Melder, of Beaumont, and Betty Hudson, of Locust Grove, Georgia; she is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

A special thanks to her caregivers, Velma Hopkins and Nadine Hinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the library fund at North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 North 16th Street, Orange, Texas 77632.

Vernon Gray, Jr., 69, Orange The Celebration of Life for Mr. Vernon Gray, Jr., 69, of Orange, will be Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Vernon Church.

Gray Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. He died November 3, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. Known to most as “Honey Bunch”, he was an Orange native and a 1966 graduate of M.B. North High School. Employed by Inland Orange, he retired after 30 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Gray of Orange, daughter, Kimberly Carter of Orange, his mother, Mary Gray of Orange, brothers, John H. Gray and Michael Gray of Orange, and Vernon W. Gray of Beaumont, TX, sisters, Gloria Harmon and Bonnie Coleman of Orange and Verna Graham of Spring, TX, 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Offer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com Patricia Rose “Pat” Christian, 85, Orange Patricia Rose “Pat” Christian, 85, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 in Orange. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Winfree Baptist Church.

Pat was born January 25, 1931 in Orange, TX to Theodore Roosevelt Burke and Edna (Garison) Burke. Pat was a member of Winfree Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was a talented floral designer and artist, and she loved to paint. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Billy Joe Christian, and her brother, Gerald Franklin Burke.

She is survived by her children, Nancy Jane Christian Hinson and husband, Tim of Orange, and Kenneth Mark Christian and wife, Kathy of Hemphill; her grandchildren, Crystal Houston and husband, Jeff, Mark Christian and wife, Tracy, Regan Ramos and husband, Josh; great grandchildren, Olivia Christian, Ava Ramos, Christian Ramos, Isabella Houston, Joshua Houston, and Jordan “Bubba” Houston; great-great grandchildren, Jasper Houston and Rhyder Houston.

Ervine Depwe Avant, 89, Orange Ervine Depwe Avant, 89, of Orange, passed away on November 7, 2016, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor.

Ervine Visitation Depwe will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Rollie Burr with Heart to Heart Hospice.

Born in Orange, Texas, on December 2, 1926, she was the daughter of Walter Ervin Depwe and Vivian Viola McGill Depwe.

She married Fred Sanders Avant on February 14, 1948. Ervine had formerly worked for Stark High School, Dupont, and Orange Memorial Hospital in the insurance department. She was a lifetime member of Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church in Orange. Ervine was an avid reader who also enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, collecting tea pots and blown glass. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brother, Tom Depwe. She is survived by her children, Susan and Billy Ash, Judy and Steven O’Grady, Fred “Sandy”, Jr., and Dale Avant, and Laura and Jesse Dyess; her grandchildren, Tim Mancil who lived with her for many years, Brittney O’Grady Chang, Kelsey O’Grady, Jamie Dyess; her bonus grandchildren, Zina French, Jesse “Bubba” Dyess, Jeffrey Dyess, Brett Holton, and Lauren Hagan; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jesse Dyess, Steven O’Grady, Tim Mancil, Sandy Avant, Bubba Dyess, and Jeff Dyess.

Nathan T. “Tucker” Johnson, 66, Orange Nathan T. “Tucker” Johnson, age 66, of Orange - and longtime resident of Houston passed away on November 5, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Tucker was born in Orange on November 23, 1949 to Nathan Johnson and Clara Conn. He graduated from Orangefield High in 1968 where he was voted most popular in his senior class.

He was quite a comedian in school and always kept his friends laughing and in good spirits.

Tucker was warm hearted and always quick with a joke. He loved to entertain and to make people laugh. He was a good athlete as well. As a team motivator and leader, he helped to lead his baseball team to the state finals in 1967. After graduating high school, he attended Panola College for one year where he played baseball as a walk-on pitcher. He was also very active at Old First Orange Church where he sang in the choir.

Tucker moved to Houston in 1974 where he became successful in various sales positions where his likable personality and charm served him well in this profession. He spent many years as a supervisor and trainer for Tweeter / Home Entertainment. It wasn’t long after moving there that he met his best friend for life, Nina Hermann, who became his wife in 1976. They were married for 24 years until she passed away from a long-term illness in 2000. Tucker was well respected and admired by family and friends for the unwavering love and care he provided Nina during those trying years. Tucker was also preceded in death by his parents, his wife’s parents Arne and Edna Hermann and Nina’s brother Peter Hermann.

He is survived by his sister, Frances Breaux, of Bridge City; nieces Charlotte Wolfford and husband, Eric, of Mauriceville; niece Sherry Breaux of Bridge City; nephew Raymond Henry of Vidor; great nephews, Adrian Wolfford and wife Kira, Aaron Wolfford, Austyn Wolfford and his adopted cat Benny.

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ORANGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH Bridge City, Texas, November 8, 2016 – The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the November Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Kathleen Lozano.

Kathleen was presented her certificate and gift bag by Chamber Ambassador Wanda McGraw of Sabine Federal Credit Union, at the November 8th coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. She received gift certificates and gifts from: The Classy Peacock, Bridge City Walmart, Wellspring Credit Union, Beaumont Occupational Services, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, COS Printing, Sabine River Ford, Complete Staffing, Serendipity Chicks, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Bank, Neighbors Emergency Center and Five Point Credit Union.

Kathleen is the daughter of Will and Lisa Williford. She has a GPA of 3.81 and is ranked 36 of 108. Kathleen’s awards and honors include: · Honor Roll 2013-2016 · Microsoft Office Word and Excel Certification · Perfect Attendance 2014 & 2016

Kathleen’s clubs and organizations include: · FCCLA member, President 2017 · National Honor Society · Fishing Club Member, Secretary 2017 · Orangefield Varsity Powerlifting 2013-2014 · Art Club 2013-201CCLA member, President 2017 · National Honor Society · Fishing Club Member, Secretary 2017 · Orangefield Varsity Powerlifting 2013-2014

- Obits. Cont. 8A Ila “Terrye” Honeycutt Gifford, 62, Orange Ila “Terrye” Honeycutt Gifford, 62, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 in Orange.

Cremation will take place under Wallace the direction Simon of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Terrye was born January 6, 1954 in Alameda, California. She was a teacher and a counselor.

As a wife, mother, and grandmother she will be sorely missed by her family and friends. God bless her.

Terrye was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Vane Honeycutt and Mary Nan (Davis) Honeycutt, and her brother,

· Art Club 2013-2014 · Student Council 20132015 · Cheer Manager 20142015 In community service, Kathleen has volunteered for First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen, FCCLA Galveston Convention Room Consultant, Special Needs Baseball, and Shangri La Spring Festival. “Kathleen Lozano is an exceptional leader in name and deed. Not only does she hold the office of President for FCCLA (Family, Community, Career Leaders of America), she steps up and does the behind the scenes grunt work when others disappear. She is intuitive and sees what needs to be done and does it. She has been a major organizer, going above and beyond service expectations, in FCCLA events: Toy Collection, Shirt Design, FCCLA Regional Competitions, Painting with a Paw Fundraisers, Recognition Projects, and our TWIRP week organization. She is a fun loving pleasure to be around. She knows how to make work fun. She is humble, yet strong. She encourages others. She has a great sense of humor and an amazing work ethic. She comes

early, stays late and makes checks in between. She is a stand out in terms of character, priorities and decision making. She is a true Leader for America”, said Mrs. Bonneaux. “Kathleen is an outstanding student. She always goes above and beyond. She is very friendly, kind and hardworking. I truly enjoy having her in class”, said Mrs. Deutsch. “Kathleen Lozano is a sweet and lovely young lady.

She always has a smile on her face and an interesting or cute story to share. She is an outstanding student, intelligent and interactive in the lesson.

She is a well-rounded student, who takes care of her school work, but also involves herself in extra-curricular activities and clubs. A great choice for student of the month”, said Mrs. Johnson.

After graduation, Kathleen plans to attend Lamar University and obtain a degree in Nursing or Speech Pathology.

Pictured left to right: Ambassador Wanda McGraw of Sabine Federal Credit Union, Lisa Williford, Kathleen Lozano, Counselor Candi Patterson, Principal Zach Quinn, and Director of Curriculum Kim Smalley.

Gordon Honeycutt.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Gifford; children, Marri Brooke Grissom, Wesley Honeycutt Gifford, and Spencer Vane Gifford; and her grandchildren, Mary Therese “Mollye” Grissom and Margarett Hurley Grissom.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen, 902 W. Green Ave. Orange, TX 77630 or to a local soup kitchen.

eyville, Texas on November 15, 1941 to Ruth McBride Hryhorchuk and Nick Hryhorchuk . She worked for many years with her family at Ruth’s Cafe as a cook.

She loved making bows and cooking, especially cakes. Darlene also enjoyed watching her soaps and game shows.

She is preceded in death by her father, Nick Hryhorchuk, mother Ruth Christian and stepfather James “Pop” Christian.

One sister, Phyllis “CheChe” Powell.

Survivors include her brother, Ellis “Tiger” Shoemake and his wife Lois of Deweyville and sister Betty “Tootsie” Hryhorchuk of Deweyville, TX. Brother-inlaw, Leonard Powell of Deweyville, TX. Six nieces and nephews; Ruth Hryhorchuk, Talon Shoemake, Chance Shoemake, Raven Shoemake, Ramona Summers and Bubba Powell. As well as numerous great nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Deweyville Calvary Baptist Church Youth Group.

Pallbearers will be Bubba Powell, Leonard Powell, Rick Summers, Darrell

Darlene Hryhorchuk Wilson, 74, Deweyville, Texas Darlene Hryhorchuk Wilson, age 74, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home in Deweyville, Texas. Services will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Visitation will be from5:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home.

Darlene was born in Dew-

BRIDGE CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH Bridge City, Texas, November 8, 2016 – The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the November Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Zachery Oceguera.

Zachery was presented his certificate and gift bag by Chamber Lifetime Ambassador Beverly Perry of Bridge City Bank, at the November 8th coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. He received gift certificates and gifts from: The Classy Peacock, Bridge City Walmart, Wellspring Credit Union, Beaumont Occupational Services, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, COS Printing, Sabine River Ford, Complete Staffing, Serendipity Chicks, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Bank, Neighbors Emergency Center and Five Point Credit Union.

Zachery is the son of Jesus and Virginia Oceguera. He has a GPA of 4.43 and is ranked 10th of 171 seniors.

Zachery’s awards and honors include: • Dual Credit College Courses – 12th • National Honor Society Representative – 11th, 12th • National Honor Society – 10th-12th • Honors, Pre-AP, AP Classes – 9th-11th • AB Honor Roll – 9th11th • HOBY Award Nominee – 10th

Zachery’s clubs and organizations include: • Drill Team Escort – 10th-12th

• Art Club President – 12th • Spanish Club – 11th12th • One Act Play – 11th12th • Art Club – 9th-12th • Student Council 9th12th • Student Council Food Drive – 11th • Ping-Pong Club – 9th In community service, Zachery has volunteered at Common Ground Community Church Vacation Bible School, St. Henry’s Catholic Church Mural, and the Bridge City Heritage Festival.

Faye Parish, College Algebra Instructor, said, “Zachery Oceguera is in my College Algebra class and has the highest year to date average. He is a delightful young man. He has impeccable manners and always strives to succeed. In class, he is always willing to help a fellow classmate understand what a concept means.

Zach will succeed in any endeavor he chooses and will be an asset to society.”

Cathy Riley, English Department Chair and Director of Bridge City Strutters, said

“Zach Ocegura is a leader in all aspects and a stellar student. I came to know Zach when he tried out for Strutter Escort, and he is in his third year with the Strutters organization. He traveled with us to Ireland and Disney World, and he is invaluable to our team. I also taught Zach in my English III AP class. He is a conscientious student who strives for perfection – an absolute gentleman and an outstanding role model for others to emulate. In fact, Zach is revered by BCHS faculty because he demonstrates a positive influence as he leads by example.”

When asked about his plans after high school, Zachery said, “I plan to attend Texas A&M University or the University of Texas, getting a degree in business, receiving an internship at the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California and becoming a part of their business team.

Pictured left to right: Jesus Oceguera, Virginia Oceguera, Zachery Oceguera, Principal Alisha Bell, Superintendent Todd Lintzen, Beverly Perry, and Counselor Crissa Bonnin.

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Elite Kayak Series Open

Staff Report For The Record The Professional Kayak Anglers Association, Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mid County Ram present the first-ever Elite Kayak Series Open, Nov. 11-12. Watch live weigh-ins at Mid County Ram, 8181 Memorial Boulevard, off U.S. 69 in Port Arthur. Activities will begin at 1 p.m. with weighins at 3 p.m. both days.

This event will allow some of the top Kayak pros in the country to hit the big stage of the Elite Redfish Series and capture potentially the largest first place prize in Kayak redfish history. A $10,000.00 check awaits the top finisher, with a full 50 angler field.

The winner of this event will be recognized at the Elite Redfish Series Classic Kickoff as part of Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas Feb 24-25-26, 2017.

“The big stage, full production staff and a professional drive through weigh in proves, the Big Time has finally come to Kayak tournament fishing,” Pat Malone, president and chief executive officer of Headturners3, LLC, said.

The November Open is just the first event in an exciting new series that will find professional kayak tournaments at each lo-

cation the Elite Redfish Tournament Series visits in 2017.

“The time to bring professional kayak redfishing to the forefront with live fish, on-stage and full tournament production is here and awaits anglers everywhere who want to take their Kayak redfishing to the next level,” Malone said.

Visit Mid County Ram on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12, to see the live weigh ins beginning at 3 p.m. each day. While you’re there, register to win a Yeti 75 cooler for test driving one of Mid County’s Ram trucks.

This tournament is set to become another real Head Turning event and will launch a tournament series that will have tour stops at each of the 2017 Elite Redfish Tournament Series tour stops, Malone said. For the first time ever, this open event will have the festivities including a catered captain’s dinner and meeting, morning launch and weigh ins all taking place at Port Arthur’s leading dealership, Mid County Chrysler-Dodge-JeepRam. For more information on this and other Port Arthur events, go to www.VisitPortArthurTx.com; for more about the professional Elite Redfish and Elite Kayak Series, visit (http://theredfishseries.com)

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NANCY’S KITCHEN

The Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are just around the corner. I have noticed the grocery stores are starting to put many of the ingredients needed for those occasions on sale.

For example Carnation Evaporated Milk is on sale for $1.00 a can at Walmart. I do not use or buy milk so when a recipe calls for milk, I substitute evaporated milk. Carnation is my favorite brand; when it is on sale, I stock up a bit at a time. Take advantage of all those on sale opportunities. It will help defray some of the cost of holiday preparation plans.

This week I have a recipe I tried out of curiosity. I believe it to be a KEEPER for either homemade Christmas giving or to just enjoy serving to families and friends at home gatherings.

It did not seem overly spicy to me but if you don’t like spicy, just omit the cayenne pepper.

Follow the instructions carefully. It will take patience for each stage. Before starting, I suggest you have each ingredient pre-measured and the baking sheet ready to use.

SUGAR & SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE ALMONDS

1 Tbsp. sugar ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 1 ½ cups sugar ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. water 2 ½ cup whole almonds

1.

In a small bowl, stir together the 1 Tbsp. sugar, the cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; set aside.

In a 4-quart saucepan combine 1 ½ cups sugar and the water.

Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Add almonds and stir constantly over medium-high heat until water evaporates and sugar starts to dry and turn gray. (Sugar mixture will start to foam and then start to dry and looks like sand. This takes 5 to 6 minutes…took a bit longer for me.) Continue stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar starts to melt and caramelize, coating about half of the almonds in a reddish-brown sugar mixture and the rest in a glossy sugar mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon mixture over almonds, stirring constantly, and immediately transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading almonds to separate. Cool; then break apart. Store almonds in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Makes 4 ½ cups.

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‘Tons’ no fun for OC spikers Dave Rogers

For The Record

The 2016 volleyball playoffs ended for two Orange County teams last week with losses to “ton” teams.

First, Huntington knocked out Bridge City 3 sets to 2 in bidistrict Nov. 1 and Tarkington was a four-set winner over Little Cypress-Mauriceville in the area round on Nov. 3.

LC-M, 29-15 overall, tied Silsbee for the District 12-4A title at 9-1.

“We had a great season working as a team and accomplishing goals all the while being heavily supported by some great fans,” coach Cammie Palmer said.

The coach sees a big future for the Lady Bears, who graduate only three seniors.

“I’m very proud of the team and all that they accomplished by working together,” Palmer said.

“They worked hard. When being a team and hard work are capitalized upon, great things happen.

I’m very proud to be a Lady Bear.”

Stats for LC-M against Tarkington were Renna Toomey, six kills, 14 digs; Kayla Dominguez, 26 assists, eight digs; Kaitlin Avery, seven kills, 16 digs, one block; Rayley Broussard, one kill, two assists, one dig; Ally White, six kills, six digs, eight blocks; Berkley Dobranski, two kills, two aces, 10 digs, three blocks; Madison Taggart, six kills, two aces, four digs, three blocks; Isa Weizenegger, one assist, one dig; and McCartney Miller, 11 digs.

The Lady Bears swept Jasper 3 sets to zero in bidistrict Nov. 1.

Taggart had seven kills and seven blocks. White had six kills, four blocks and nine digs, the latter matched by teammate Toomey. Broussard had 16 assists.

Bridge City was another young team in 2016 that impressed its coach with its strong finish.

“I knew the season would consist of many growing pains due to youth and very little varsity experience,” coach Becca Peveto said.

“But I always believed we could ‘find a way or make one.’

“After the first round of district, we were sitting in fifth place, but we wound up representing district 22-4A as the third-place team.”

The Cardinals were two points away from a four-set loss to Huntington when the BC players rallied to take the fourth set 25-23.

“Never mind that we lost the match, the desire and determination displayed through that fourth game and the entire 2016 season truly sums up the amount of heart and desire this team has,” Peveto said.

Against Huntington, Reyna Owens led BC with 18 kills and Madison Caraway chipped in 14.

Triniti Willis had 19 assists and Hannah Wiegreffe 16. Abby Faulk had 19 digs, Willis 15 and Aleah McClanahan 11. Hope Hill was a perfect 23-for-23 on serve receive and Wills had a teamhigh three aces.

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BC Cardinals look to build on title Dave Rogers

For The Record

With its first district championship since 2002 in the bag, the Bridge City Cardinals have reason to celebrate 2016.

But they’re not looking to rest on their laurels.

“I thought last Friday we played maybe our most complete game of the year,” Cardinal coach Dwayne DuBois said of Bridge City’s 56-14 win over Huffman in the Nov. 4 regular-season finale.

“That doesn’t mean we’re playing as good as we can, but it does mean we’re peaking at the right time.

You want to be playing your best football when you go into the playoffs.”

The post-season begins this weekend for all Orange County high school teams.

The undefeated District 10 Championship Team, the Bridge City Cardinals, walk on the field before defeating the Huffman Hawks 56-14 in the district finale Friday. This week Big Red will take on Center in the first round of the state playoffs. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson

Bridge City, 7-2 on the year after going 5-0 in District 10-4A Division I, plays

6-4 Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Spendora’s Wildcat Stadium.

WOS Mustang running back Jeremiah Shaw rounds the corner in the grasp of Orangefield’s Mason Gonzales.

RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

The Roughriders finished fourth in District 9-4A-I behind Kilgore, Henderson

and Carthage.

“They did finish fourth in their district but they actually beat the first-place team (Kilgore),” DuBois said. “They’re a solid team.”

Center features a spread offense and a wide-open attack.

“They like to throw the ball around like Navasota, Huffman and Little Cypress-Mauriceville,” the coach said, ticking off a list of 10-4A teams vanquished by the Cards.

Bridge City scored four touchdowns in the second quarter en route to a 42-0 halftime lead over Huffman. Overall, the Cards ran for 396 yards and passed for 74 more.

Cayce Draper ran 19 times for 126 yards and a touchdown and Max Baker

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Jack Dallas rolls out looking for a Mustang receiver against the Orangefield Bobcats.

RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

WOS Mustangs seal district win undefeated MUSTANG INSIDER MERI ELEN JACOBS For The Record

The District Championship was on the line Friday night when the Mustangs took the field at F.L. McLain Stadium. A loss to the Bobcats would give both teams the “Co-Championship” ti-

tle. WO-S put on a show and showed just how stingy they can be. They weren’t willing to give up their title, or many yards and certainly not any points as they beat Orangefield, 60-0 for the outright District title. “We got after them pretty good,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “Several of

them were a little embarrassed with the way they performed against Liberty last week. We executed well on offense and defense and we had lots of points set up by our special teams. I felt like we played a pretty close to complete game and I told them congratulations for being the District Champi-

ons.”

The Mustangs took the opening kick-off and marched down the field in 9 plays, as senior Mandel Turner-King burst through the middle for the first six points. Kicker Chad Dallas’s PAT was good and the Mustangs led, 7-0 and never looked back Orangefield

couldn’t get anything going and ended up punting it right back to WO-S. It only took three plays for Dallas to hit KJ Miller for a 32 yard pass for a touchdown. The Mustangs scored on their next possession in four plays when Dallas hit Keion

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If Mustangs ‘Go’ school will close The high school football playoffs start this week and the West Orange-Cove school trustees from looking ahead.

They voted to OK a contingency school calendar that will close schools on Friday, Dec. 16 if the high school football team makes it to the state championship game.

The Class 3A Division II state championship game is set to begin at noon Dec. 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

West Orange-Stark High’s football team has played in the last two state championship games, losing to Gilmer two years ago in Arlington then winning over Celina last year, when the title game was played in Houston.

If the Mustangs, unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the state all year, do make it to the state final, school officials would declare it a “bad weather day.” Students would be required to make it up Jan. 9, a day originally declared a “staff development day.”

The Mustang Chain Gang defense moves in on an Orangefield ball carrier. On the tackle is Mandel Turner-King assisted by Tyshon Watson.

K.J. Miller heads for the goal line as the WOS Mustangs romp to a 60-0 win over the Orangefield Bobcats RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

Jeremiah Shaw carries the ball for the WOS Mustangs against the Orangefield Bobcats.

RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Mustang defender Cory Skinner takes down Orangefield ball carrier Christian Louvier.

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Orange County football teams head into playoff action . . .

Second year Bridge City Cardinal head football coach Dwayne DuBois gets a water bucket shower as his team claims the distrcit championship out right after defeating Huffman.

RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson

Orangefield Bobcat running back Tyler Tran rambles for tough yardage against the No. 1 ranked WOS Mustangs. On Saturday the Bobcats take on Bellville in the bi-didtrict round of the state playoffs.

RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Bridge City’s Caleb Honeycutt gets his hands on a Huffman ball carrier as Cardinal teammate Justyn Romero moves in to assist. Cardinals won the contest 56-14.

RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson

The Orangefield Bobcat defense swarms a WOS Mustang ball carrier in the Bobcat’s final home game before going into the playoffs.

RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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WOS Mustang KJ Miller snags a Jack Dallas pass in the end zone for a touchdown against the Orangefield Bobcats.

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Orangefield quarterback Mason Gonzales puts the Bobcats in action against the WOS Mustangs.

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Playoffs get underway

in the regional finals a year ago against West OrangeStark, so they’ve got a lot of experience winning in the playoffs,” Bobcats coach Josh Smalley.

“But they run the same offense we do – the slot T – so we see it every day in practice.

Also, while the team we play next is good, we just got through playing the No. 1 team in the state of Texas.”

Orangefield was limited to 57 total yards and top running back Christopher McGee was held to 15 yards on 16 carries by the Mustangs’ Chain Gang Defense.

But McGee should go over the 1,000-yard mark against Bellville.

Smalley also likes the fact his 5-5 team has an extra day to refuel from the WO-S game and prepare for the Brahmas.

“This is the first time Orangefield has ever been in the playoffs four straight years,” the coach noted. “And we’ve got a chance to go farther in the playoffs than ever, past the second round.

“Hopefully, we’ll get started Saturday night against a

also topped the 100-yard barrier with 114 yards and a score on five carries. Quarterback Byron Trahan rushed for three short TDs and helped the offense by hitting 3 of 4 passes for 74 yards.

The Card defense held Huffman to 184 yards rushing and 120 yards through the air.

LC-M tackles 9-1 Henderson in bidistrict If the playoffs were easy, everybody would play in them.

That’s how Little CypressMauriceville has to look at its bidistrict game against 9-1 Henderson. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Crockett’s Driskell Stadium.

The Lions are District 9-4A runnersup while LC-M, 5-5 overall, enters the post-season as 10-4A Division I’s third-place qualifier, going 3-2 in the league.

The Bears completed the regular season with a pulsepounding 42-41 road win

over Navasota in two overtimes Nov. 4.

“I was really pleased with our coaching, both offensively and defensively,” coach Randy Crouch said. “We were tackling better and offensively, doing some things.

“We can build on that. We have to, this week.”

Christopher Winters’ fourth touchdown of the game and the sixth PAT of the game by John Gonzalez provided the winning points for the Bears, but it was actually a defensive stop of a twopoint play that ended the game.

The Rattlers had scored and kicked a game-tying PAT that figured to force a third overtime but elected to try for a two-point play instead because of an LC-M penalty on the play.

Winters rushed for 121 yards on 29 carries and teammate J’Lon Douglas carried 18 times for 114 yards and two scores. Quarterback Beau Bickham completed 16 of 31

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passes for 204 yards, with Winters, Keegan Sonnier and Ronald Guillory snagging four catching four passes each.

Crouch says Henderson is similar to Navasota when it comes to athleticism.

“They have an outstanding quarterback and on defense, they’re pretty fast and move around real well,” Crouch said.

Bobcats hope to catch Saturday night fever After falling by a 60-0 score to West Orange-Stark in their final regular-season game of the season, the Orangefield Bobcats are looking for a big turnaround in their playoff opener.

They face 8-2 Bellville in their Class 4A Division II bidistrict game Saturday at 6 p.m. at Texan Drive Stadium in Porter.

“They’ve got a fullback, Mac Brisco, who has rushed for 1,800 yards, and they were

Mustangs take on Tarkington Hancock for a 69 yard touchdown.

On the last play of the first quarter, Bobcat Caleb Kress attempted a pass that was intercepted by Cory Skinner.

Skinner took the ball 40 yards before being run down at the 13 by several Bobcats.

The Mustangs hit the end zone two times in the second quarter. Rufus Joseph scored to start the second quarter with a two yard catch from Dallas. Freshman kicker Paulino Santos, who was 5 for 6 on the night, made his first PAT and the Mustangs were up, 26-0. Miller scored his second touchdown of the night on a 40 yard pass from Dallas. Miller finished the night with 2 catches for 72 yards, both touchdowns. Dallas completed 7 of 11 passes for 208 yards and four touchdowns.

Orangefield started the second half with their longest drive for the night, racking up 2 first downs and eating up over 5 minutes off of the clock. On fourth down, the Chain Gang defense held and the Mustangs got the ball on the 39 yard line. Five plays later, Jeremiah Shaw punched it in from 10 yards out for the score.

The Mustangs special teams dazzled the crowd as Jarron Morris returned three punts for touchdowns, with one called back for holding.

The first touchdown was a 55 yard return in the third quarter and the second was a 66yard return and the final score for the Mustangs in the fourth quarter.

Dominique Tezeno scored to start the fourth quarter on a 19 yard run. “This is the time of year that everyone has

been waiting for,” Thompson said. “We are fortunate to be 10-0 but we have also prepared ourselves to be 10-0. It’s now sudden death. One bad game and it’s over.”

The Mustangs will now face the Tarkington Longhorns in the first game of the play-offs Thursday night at 7:30 at the “Butch” in Beaumont. The Longhorns (3-7) lost a close game Friday night to Madisonville, 22-15. They are coached by Stan Howard, who was at Bellville last year.

The Longhorns run basically the same offense that the Brahmas ran last year, the wing T, the spread and the slot T, so according to Thompson, the Mustangs must be prepared for everything. Senior Clay Jones , who plays both ways, is their go to guy on offense. Jones is the slot back, who runs sweeps and reverses out of the back field.

Kolby Hvamstead also carries the ball and according to Thompson, can flat out run.

The Longhorn’s go to receiver is Tight End Jared Haltom.

On the defensive side of the ball, Tarkington runs the 50 and the 40 4 man front, so the Mustangs must be prepared for both.

“Tarkington is a fairly young team with 2-3 freshmen on varsity that play and a bunch of sophomores so they should be pretty good next year,” Thompson said. “We will prepare ourselves to play this week and take them one at a time, starting with Thursday night. This is Texas High School Football play-offs.

Someone is going to get beat that shouldn’t. Don’t let it be the Mustangs!”

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good Bellville team.”

Bidistrict Football playoffs Thursday West Orange-Stark (10-0) vs. Tarkington (3-6, Fourth 11-4A), 7:30 p.m., Thomas Center, Beaumont, Class 4A Division II Friday Bridge City (7-2) vs. Center (6-4, Fourth-place 9-4A), 7:30

p.m., Wildcat Stadium, Splendora, Class 4A Division I Little Cypress-Mauriceville (5-5) vs. Henderson (9-1, Runnerup 9-4A), 7:30 p.m., Driskell Stadium, Crockett, Class 4A Division I Saturday Orangefield (5-5) vs. Bellville (8-2, Champ 11-4A) 6 p.m., Texan Drive Stadium, Porter, Class 4A Division II

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The combined 9/JV team ended the season 9-0 with a 22-6 victory over the Orangefield Bobcats. Jay’zn Robinson scored on a 15 yard pass from Tyrone Wilson. Jalin Mims scored the two point conver-

sion. Ja’Vonn Ross scored on a 15 yard run and Wilson scored from four yards out and the two point conversion.

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Waterfowl season kicks off Saturday for local hunters OUTDOORS Capt. Chuck Uzzle

when it came time to pump and many outfitters reaped huge benefits. Some of the prime areas in that part of the state have not looked this good at this time of the year in quite some time. The opening weekend was basically just an extension of the great teal season for hunters in that part of the state. In fact the blue wings and green wings made up a good bit of the numbers of ducks taken for many hunters. Perhaps the biggest bonus during the opener was the amount of pintails that have already shown up. Several hunters reported taking their pintails early and then getting the opportunity to just watch a few flocks work their decoys.

Going forward for water-

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Saturday morning will officially usher in the 20162017 waterfowl season for all our local hunters and expectations run the gamut from cautiously optimistic to gung ho. Texas duck and goose hunters cranked up last weekend and the initial reports were mixed at best.

Many local marshes that are historically proven early season producers had half limits on average which is a far cry from the norm. High water during the late summer stunted vegetation growth in many areas so the food sources have somewhat changed and the birds have obviously followed.

Before you get the wrong idea about the prospects for the season, it was not all bad, there were some good hunts reported. Several great reports came from public lands where gadwall, pintails, and plenty of teal made up the majority of the straps. A decent amount of widgeon were also taken by several hunters I spoke with as well.

Local hunters who cross the Sabine River and chase ducks and geese in Louisiana will get their first opportunity as the season opens in the Coastal Zone on Saturday morning.

Many hunters running the marshes reported a decent influx of birds last weekend during the Youth Only hunts.

Saturday’s youth results were much slower compared to Sunday’s according to the reports I received as it seemed overnight the numbers of birds in area took a big jump.

These small fronts we have been getting are certainly helping bolster the number of ducks that are already here.

Everything right now points to a huge population of birds still hanging out around the Dakota’s and they are in no big hurry to move due to the unseasonably warm weather

Local hunters who cross the Sabine River and chase ducks and geese in Louisiana will get their first opportunity as the season opens in the Coastal Zone on Saturday morning.

farther south in the flyway.

The current forecast doesn’t look to be bringing any helpful cold weather anytime soon so local hunters will have to rely on the full moon coming up to help spur a little migration movement in order to improve the local numbers of ducks.

Farther down the Texas coast the opening weekend brought better reports overall as quick limits were the norm in areas around Matagorda, El Campo, and Garwood. Solid populations of speckled bellied geese were bonus birds for duck hunters fortunate enough to have combo shoots near agricultural fields. The concentrations of birds were a bit more predictable down there for those who had plenty of water. Pumping water onto prime locations is big business and in years past the opportunity to have “duck water” was at a premium. This year the higher than normal summer rainfall helped out the farmers and hunters alike

fowlers the biggest concern will be weather and that always seems to be the case. It’s been a tough stretch for the last several seasons and that trend appears to be continuing, in fact the Farmer’s Almanac is actually calling for a dry warm winter and that’s exactly what we don’t want.

Regardless of the forecast most waterfowlers will continue to battle through the conditions in one way or another. Many hunters will go as hard as they can locally and then get on the road if necessary to seek out other opportunities. Hopefully we can get some cooperation from both the weather and the birds because local hunters are certainly due for a break.

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Information needed to assist in the Murder investigation of Eric Stansbury Special For The Record

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Abbeville Police Department, is searching for anyone that may have seen this vehicle or any of these individuals. The individuals, who were seen driving the truck, may have been responsible for the murder of Eric Stansbury.

At approximately 4:00am on the morning of Tuesday, October 25, 2016, Stansbury left his residence, going to work in Beaumont, and never arrived. Stansbury’s body was later found inside his truck, a blue Ford F-250, which had been abandoned in a vacant lot in Abbeville, Louisiana.

It appeared Stansbury had been shot to death.

After obtaining several leads, Abbeville Police Department Detectives believe Stansbury encountered the suspects, who had run out of gas, somewhere along IH-10 between Hwy 1132 and Main Street (FM 105) in Vidor.

Some type of altercation may

have occurred that led to Stansbury being taken against his will, possibly leaving a work boot and a cowboy hat at the crime scene.

The suspects were driving a gray 2016 Dodge 4 door truck with red or blue colored pallets in the bed of the truck. Detectives are trying to find out if someone may have seen the victim’s or suspect’s trucks along the road anywhere or at a convenient store in Vidor or possibly even in the Beaumont area between the hours of 4:00am and approximately 7:00am.

The suspects may have been buying gas and possibly garbage bags. The suspect’s truck was later seen following Stansbury’s truck, eastbound in Lake Charles, around 8:00am.

If you saw anything that would assist detectives in this case, please contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 409-670-4125 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 409-833TIPS (8477).

St. Mary Catholic School kicks off Book Fair and Birthday Party Staff Report For The Record St. Mary Catholic School kicked off their Book Fair this morning with a skit presented

by Mrs. Sue Craft’s Drama Class. The theme for the fair is “Bookaneers: Where “Books are the Treasure”. Various ac-

tivities are scheduled for each day of the week. Tuesday morning Teachers will participate in a “pirate-themed” game to win prizes. Wednesday is “Look Like a Pirate” day with extended hours. Everyone is welcome to join us from 4-6pm with games, entertainment and special guests.

Thursday is the last day and “Grand Treasures” day. Students are invited to bring a “grand” parent “grand” friend or anyone “grand” to spend one-on-one shopping time immediately after morning prayer. As always, Book Fair week is a treat for the entire school.

Above- Pictured (left to right) is Mrs. Pousson & Mrs. McCorvy , Clifford, Reagan Pitre, Jonier Pete, Amiyah LeBlanc, Jessica Hughes, Mrs. Craft and Emilie Mayfield.

Above - Pictured (left to right) Korbin Walker, Luke Laughlin, Nylah Thomas, Ben Harris, Matthew Nguyen, Sean Nieto, Justin Khatt, Dr. Jackson, Audrey Broussard, Blakely Craft, Mrs. Thompson, Kylee Lanting, Tristan Balthazar, Katie Boehme, Braylon Stokey and Emma Davidson

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Marriage Licenses Issued

By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of October 31, 2016 through November 4, 2016:

William C. Thrailkille and Elizabeth A. Shaw Justin L. Bossier and Hannah E. James Thomas J. Almond and Nancy M. King Cody W. Vance and Lauren N. Goff Travis G. Small and Angela D. Cuellar Kane J. Kellum and Miranda S. Edwards Thomas E. McClendon and Carol J. Haynes Loren M. Roberts and Brittanie N. Marie Howard H. Keith III and Jacqueline N. Tennis John E. Dorn Sr. and Elisa A. Tounzen Michael T. Green and Payton N. Monzingo Terry D. Statum Sr. and Amy S. McKay Charles K. Wedekind and Ruthli Hernandez Carlos Vargas and Krystal R. Ortego Bryan A. Higginbotham and Kandace N. Trevisan Donnie R. Davenport Jr. and Sierra N. Savant

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By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record Live theater, musicals and concerts will make this week one of the best for entertainment across the region, so find what suits your tastes and enjoy. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for updated information on venue and artists listings.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Reed Blanchard @ Cafe Del Rio Justin Martindale @ Rikenjaks Caleb Paul @ Rush Lounge Alex Rozell @ Tradewinds Tavern Thursday, Nov. 10 Big Richard South Band @ Blue Martini Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Bryce Shaver @ Cafe Del Rio Barbara Lynn and the Jazz Innovators @ Downtown Event Centre Brittany Pfantz @ The Grill Skeeter Jones Trio @ La Cantina - PA Black Irish Texas, Carreerrs @ The Logon Cafe Kris Harper @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Boxing Dei Dei @ Madison’s Creole Cookin’ @ Orange VFW Hall Alex Rozell @ Rikenjaks Curse and the Cure @ The Rodair Roadhouse

Perkins Road @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Nov. 11 Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis @ Golden Nugget Casino Swagger @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Tin Pan Alley @ Cafe Del Rio Ronnie Fruge @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe The Kings of Mojo @ Cottons Cay Travis Matte and the Kingpins @ Cowboys Josh Garrett Band @ Dylan’s Holoverse, ESE, Revels, El Oso and the Honeybears @ The Gig Genki Genki Panic, UnU, Lung @ The Logon Cafe Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Tommy Conners, Toni Jo Clay, Britt Godwin @ Mackenzie’s Pub Unkle Jam @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza - Calder Ave. Rick Danna @ New York Pizza - Neches St. Curse and the Cure @ Pine Tree Lodge Frayed Soul @ Putter’s Deli X-It 43, Brittany Pfantz @ Rikenjaks Perkins Road @ Rush Lounge Saturday, Nov. 12 Elf The Musical @ Lutcher Theater (3 pm/8 pm) Sawyer Brown @ Beaumont Civic Center Aaron Watson @ Jerry Nel-

Entertainment

Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Orange County-based pop-rock outfit Boxing Dei Dei will perform a special Thursday night concert at Madison’s, which is located off Dowlen Road in Beaumont.

son’s Hill Country Swagger @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Three Legged Dawg @ Cafe Del Rio The Kings of Mojo @ The Capri Club Paul Gonsoulin @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe John Cessac and Dennis

Shaeffer @ Cowboy Harley Davidson The Teague Brothers Band @ Dylan’s Delicious Fuzz, Savage Remains, Knockin Bones @ The Gig Blonde Roses, Jamey Lewis and the Noose, Babe @ The Logon Cafe Crossroads Trio @ Lukes Icehouse Beaumont Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Eazy @ Mackenzie’s Pub Sofa Kingz @ Madison’s Blake Sticker @ Neches Brewing Company Pea Patch Orchestra @ The

Neches River Wheelhouse Louisiana’s Kingfish, John Guidroz @ Rikenjaks Perkins Road @ Rush Lounge Lee Pelly @ Tammy’s Rock Alley @ Texas Ave. Tavern Vection, Pariah, City Freaks, Robert Chipman’s Acoustic Experience, Sgt. Doobie and Tommy Stovall, Lee Pelly, Tats, Bucky Johnson, Motorbud @ Texas Rose Saloon Sunday, Nov. 13 Rockin’ Horse @ The Boudain Hut Ken Marvel Band @ Jeffer-

son County Singles Club Eazy @ Pine Tree Lodge Perkins Road @ Rush Lounge Monday, Nov. 14 Angel Garcia @ Lounge

Rush

Tuesday, Nov. 15 Tim Burge @ Dylan’s Pug Johnson and Tyler Darby @ Madison’s Ray Boudreaux @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

Denim and Diamonds Gala set for November Denim and Diamonds Gala set for November Save the date for the Denim and Diamonds Gala to be presented by the Friends of the Orange Depot on Saturday, Nov. 19, 6:30 PM, at the VFW Hall on 16th St. Special country music entertainment, BBQ, silent and live auction

will be featured. Because of a $50,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation the group received, every ticket sale or donation will be matched by this foundation. F.O.O.D. needs your help to complete the project for our city, so mark your calendar. Co-chairs for Denim and Diamonds are

Rose Simar and Diana Hill.

More coming on the newly designed website www.orangetxdepot.org where donations are excepted on-line with a credit card. Honor your family and buy an engraved brick for the depot pathway.

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Holiday season begins early with concert by The Oak Ridge Boys

By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record The holiday season will get a jump start just a bit earlier than normal this year as a legendary music act brings its holiday tour to Southwest Louisiana.

The Oak Ridge Boys are back with a new Christmas album and holiday season tour, as the group returns to the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. The Oak Ridge Boys will perform its holiday concert on Saturday, Nov. 19, inside the Grand Ballroom of the Golden Nugget Casino in a special family-oriented event for ages eight and older. Tickets are $20$50 each and are available at the box office and all Ticketmaster outlets.

The current lineup of the Oak Ridge Boys, which features William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Richard Sterban and Joe Besnall, has been together for more than 40 years, while the group can trace its origins back to 1943 when it was founded by gospel music singer Wally Fowler in Knoxville, Tenn.

The Oak Ridge Boys are touring for its 27th time for the holidays and are doing so in support of its new album, “Celebrate Christmas,” the

band’s seventh holiday release.

According to Sterban, in a recent telephone interview, this is something The Oak Ridge Boys know fans look forward to every year and the group enjoys as well.

“Our Christmas show is really two shows in one,” Sterban said. “We do all of our hit songs that people know and then we take an intermission and come back and doing the Christmas show.

The songs cover the fun side of Christmas, the romantic side of Christmas and the spiritual side.

“We started a new segment last year where we come out and sit in four Cracker Barrel rocking chairs and tell stories and talk about what Christmas means to each of us,” he continued. “And Christmas is about the birth of Jesus and we all know that.”

Sterban said the reason The Oak Ridge Boys continue to tour every holiday season is simple.

“We simply love singing Christmas songs,” he added. “We look forward to these shows so much, and it is really a great family event that every one, no matter their age, can enjoy.”

The Oak Ridge Boys are known for hit songs such as “Elvira,” “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight,” “Bob-

bie Sue,” “Fancy Free” and many others, so constructing a set list which combines the band’s country and gospel hits, along with Christmas songs, can be a bit challenging.

“We spread the responsibilities around among the members of the group and making the set list each night is Joe’s (Besnall),” Sterban explained. “He has a knack for knowing what the audience really wants to hear and does a great job. With that being said, we’ve been rehearsing the Christmas show all October and once that Christmas set is down we don’t change it.”

The Oak Ridge Boys were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015 and join legendary acts such as Alabama, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, and The Statler Brothers which have received this honor.

Sterban’s career in music began many years ago, and, many people may not know, he got his first big break as one of the back-up singers for Elvis Presley as part of the J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet.

“For about a year-anda-half, I sang with the ‘King of Rock and Roll,’” Sterban said. “It was

LC-M band comes close at state Staff Report For The Record Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Battlin’ Bear Band trip to the big show came up a few glide steps short Monday at the UIL State Marching Contest at the San Antonio Alamodome.

The band missed quali-

fying for the 10-school Class 4A finals by one point.

Of the 23 Class 4A schools competing, the Bear band was scored as high as seventh by one judge and as low as 16th by another. It was edged out for the 10th and last qualifying spot for the finals by China Spring High School.

North Lamar High of Paris, Texas was the Class 4A champion, followed by Argyle, Princeton, Wills Point and Spring Hill to round out the top five. China Spring finished sixth.

The Battlin’ Bear Band is directed by Jose Ochoa.

Courtesy photo Legendary country and gospel music group The Oak Ridge Boys return to Southwest Louisiana for its annual Christmas tour on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. This is a family show for ages eight and older and tickets are $20-$50 at Ticketmaster outlets.

something special and I was so honored to be able to do it. There are so many great memories and stories and it was so great to be able to meet his fans and talk with people because they always had so many questions.”

They say all good things come to an end, but for Sterban, that apparently was not the case.

I got a phone call from William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys and he told me their bass singer was leaving and

wanted to know if I was interested,” Sterban explained. “There was very little hesitation on my part, and a lot of people doubted I should leave, but I think history has proven that I made the

right choice.”

For more information about the group, visit oakridgeboys.com, and, for the venue, visit www. goldennugget.com/lakecharles/ for information on upcoming events and

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St. Mary Altar Society to host “Holiday Extravaganza”Nov. 17 Staff Report For The Record

In 1880 ten Catholic families built a modest mission church, St. Vitalis, at Pine and Sixth St. in Orange, Texas.

Previously these families from Poland, Germany, Austria and Iceland took turns being hosts for masses celebrated by a visiting missionary priest.

In 1896 Father J.M. Moran became the first resident pastor. Two rooms were added to the rear of the church for his living quarters.

Now in 1883, St. Mary Altar Society was organized by two Dominican nuns who came from Beaumont to wash linens and vestments. They asked some of the women in the parish for help and thus, St. Mary Altar Society was formed.

For 130 years, we have been washing church linens and vestments. We bet it is easier now, then back in 1883!

Through the years, we have not only washed linens, cleaned the church, but also provided flowers for the altars, candles for the chapel, church linens, vestments, altar bread and wine, and mended the lin-

ens. We have helped the soup kitchen, Birthright, St. Mary’s youth and St. Mary School.

During the 1898 storm the St. Vitalis Church was blown off it’s foundations. it was restored and later moved to Ninth and Cherry Street on property purchased by the parish during Father Frei’s pastorship.

In 1911 the church was completely destroyed by fire.

In 1912 the first St. Mary Church was completed and dedicated. St. Mary School opened October 24, 1924, staffed by four Dominican nuns.

Father Joseph O. Berberich was sent to Orange to asset his brother, Father George Berberich, and was instrumental in the formation of parishes in Orangefield, Vidor and Bridge City.

Through the years the clergy and people of St. Mary’s have been supportive of the Catholic community of St. Theresa, which was founded by the Josephite Order.

In 1956 the present church on Cherry and Eighth Street was dedicated. The church

grew to 1300 families by 1978.

At this time, the Bishop instituted the new parish of St. Francis of Assissi for the northern part of the city, leaving 900 families at St. Mary’s.

Throughout the years, the St. Mary Altar Society has served the people and the Lord. There are those who pray that our work will continue and why we encourage our friends and church members, especially the young, to join us as they are our future of the next 130 years.

Our oldest member was Mrs. Coke (Marion) Tilley, who was 105 years old when she died. She join the Altar Society in 1924, and she is the reason that our organization is what it is today. She worked so long and so hard for the church.

The women of St. Mary Altar, located at 912 W. Cherry in Orange will be holding their annual Gift Shop and Gumbo Luncheon (this year now called “Holiday Extravaganza”). We have changed quite a bit of it, and it now has the looks more of a gift shop.

This is to be held on Thursday, November 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Hall located at 912 W. Cherry Avenue in Orange.

The Gumbo Luncheon will be cooked by Larry David and will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for $8.00. Meal tickets can be purchased at the door. Luncheon consists of gumbo over rice, crackers, potato salad, tea and dessert.

Take out orders are available for $8.00 with containers furnished. There will be “no” delivery. For large orders, fax by noon the day before on November 16th, to 409-883-3547, stating how many orders and what time you are to pick up.

Homemade, baked and canned goods are available, along with frozen entrees at $8.00 each, along with crafts, Christmas gifts, jewelry, a Silent Auction including gift baskets and more. Santa’s Workshop and other specialty gifts. Come see us and bring a friend! All proceeds go to St. Mary Altar Society.

For more information please call Anna Belle at 409-8864623 or 409-779-7076.

Good Shepherd Chili Meal fund raiser

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

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!

104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

Minister of Music: Pam Nugent / Youth Minister: Brandon Swarers

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

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.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church(Bridge City) is conducting a Chili fundraiser on Wednesday, November 16th from 11am to 1 pm. We are using our famous chili recipe that we used in the past, of which all of you gave us Thumbs up. The chili meal is the first part of our annual Christmas Bazaar. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward our Music Scholarship Program which provides $1000.00 scholarships each fall and spring semester to two music major students at a local college and/or university.

Our menu selection is listed below for your convenience: Chili Meal (1 pint chili, 1 cup rice, 1 small bag of Fritos, cheese, onions, dessert) $8.50; 1 Quart frozen Chili, $12.00; 1 Pint frozen Chili, $6.00; Tickets can be purchased by calling the church office @ 409-735-4573 On the day of this event (Nov. 16th) the meal and/or frozen orders can be picked up, delivered, or you may dine in. Tea will be provided for those who wish to dine in. Please call the church today to purchase your tickets in order to guarantee your meal.

The Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, November 19th from 9am2pm. This year the Bazaar will include the products of 7 different local businesses: KUT UPS, PROCLAIMED BLESSING, PREMIER DESIGN, RUSTIC & LACE, SWEET CREATIONS, CRAFTS BY LISA, SCENTSY. There will be a wide range of items just right for all your Christmas gift giving. Various homemade crafts, Shabby Chic decor, jewelry, glass block lighting decor, framed tiles, Montana West purses, food mixes and dips, speciality coffee, Lady Bug product, Para-cord bracelets, embroidered kitchen linens, Christmas Decor and ornaments, plus much more. All proceeds go toward our Music Scholarship Program that awards two college music majors $1000 scholarships each fall and spring semester. The Church wishes all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.There will be 7 local vendors all selling various items for Christmas gifts. The church will be selling home-made basket items, Rada Cutlery, DurhamEllis nut products. The nut products can be purchased now by calling the church. Thank you so very much for your support, and may god bless you.

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

MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

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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

Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m.

Grow Groups 9:30 a.m. Nursury Provided Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm Pastor; Keith Tilley / 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: Ruth Logan Burch

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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

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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!”

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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APPLIANCES 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 to $200 USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-886-4111.

GARAGE SALES Multi-family Nov. 16th 8 A.M. - till No Early Birds 4031 4th Ave Orangefield Paula Addition Designer Jeans, household items, holiday decor, & Much Much More.

155 Bower Dr. Saturday 8am-3:30 pm Adult clothes, furniture, dinning table & chairs, refrigerator, freezer, armiore, electric hopsital bed, treadmill, stairstepper, eliptical, queen size bed and much much more!

Large Garage sale Thurs 11th & Fri 12th 5008 N. Magnolia Addition behind Trampoline USA on I-10.

All kinds of stuff, some antiques, wicker furniture, hand turn old Victorla(1940?), Some men stuff & to much to list.

Christmas Bazaar Wesley Methodist Church November 12, 9 am - 4 Pm 401 37th Street

Estate Sale

Orange Texas 40 Bruce Lane Fri-Sat 8-3 Sewing Items, Singer Sewing Machines, Fabric Scraps, Dolls, Kitchenware, Fenton Glass & Glassware, Ladies Clothes 1X & 2XL, Piano, Table and Chairs, Love Seat, Lift Chair, Roll Top Desk, Bedroom Furniture, Cabinets, Electric Dryer, CASH ONLY

FOR SALE Bikes, Bikes, Bikes Some custom some plain some rebuilt. 2 on some smaller, some girls, some boys, 100 Owl Dr. Kingscourt trailer park.

Trailer 100 1-386-490-0721

YOUR LISTING HERE!

NOW HIRING all positions

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released.

Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov 1998 Mazda 626 Vin# 1YVGF22C7W5712737 Owed $331.75 2001 Ford F250 Vin# 1FTNW20F51EC94598

HELP WANTED FULL TIME AND PART TIME GROCERY STOCKERS GROCERY CHECKERS - DELI WORKERS APPLY IN PERSON ONLY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE K-DAN”S SUPER FOODS _ 9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS

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Restaurant Report Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses for October 16, 2016- October 31,2016 Cleven’s Southern Cookin, 9435 Highway 12 Mauiceville- Pre-opening inspection, opened without obtaining a food service permit with the county health department. Score -0 Chef Leo’s China Bistro, 345 North Main St Vidor-Date needed on all product inside coolers, employee drinks without lid and straw, missing/damaged floor tiles found throughoutneed to replace, need to clean and organized back storage room. Score-96

Marlan’s Lawn Care

Serving Bridge City & Orangefield for 20 years Your Complete Lawn Service

Little Flock Daycare, 8257 Highway 87 North Little Cypress- No Violations found on todays inspection, Score 100

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(409) 344-3226

Bridge City Elementary, 1035 West Roundbunch Rd Bridge City - No Violations found on todays inspection. Score-100

NO PHONE CALLS

Walmart Grocery #777, 3115 Edgar Brown Drive Orange- Walk-in freezers motor/door has buildup of ice-need to be repaired, Employee drinks found throughout without lid/straw, score 97

WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Walmart Bakery #777, 3115 Edgar Brown Drive Orange- Freezer door iced over and not close=ing completely-needs to be repaired, light shield above prep table needs to be repaired- Handling off light fixture, Missing floor grout, floor inside walk-in cooler/freezer needs to be cleaned, Score 96 Healthy Ways Cafe, 160 Vernon St VidorMissing dry wall downed in back storage area, Score 99 Orangefield Junior High , 7745 Sand Bar Road OrangeField-No Violations found on todays inspection, Score 100

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ORANGE’S OLDEST HOMETOWN APPLIANCE DEALER

SI NCE 1963

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