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County seeks ‘Hail Mary’ in lawsuit Dave Rogers

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After last week’s negative finding in its appeal of damages awarded in a jail death lawsuit, Orange County is hoping for a last-gasp ruling.

County commissioners met in closed session for 90 minutes at the end of Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting to discuss the Nov. 29 ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

That decision not only rejected the county’s appeal of the 2015 jury decision that awarded $1.5 million in damages to his family for pain suffered by Robert Montano while in custody prior to his death; it also reinstated a $900,000 “wrongful death” award that the 2015 trial judge had stripped from the verdict.

Jody Crump, Commissioner Precinct 4, said in a Tuesday evening interview the county could be on the hook for as much as $3.1 million

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(counting $440,000 for plaintiff’s attorney’s fees plus interest) in as soon as 60 days.

Commissioners took no official ac-

tion Tuesday.

But Crump said they had previously retained appellate lawyer David Gaultney, a former Texas Court of Appeals justice, and he is already working on another appeal.

“He’s our counselor,” Crump said, “and he started an appeal the day (Nov. 29) the judgment came down. I think he’s going to file it Thursday.”

Crump said the county would ask for an en banc appeal, which would be a rehearing before all 15 judges of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider the decision made by the three-judge panel of the court.

BP asked the Fifth Circuit

for an en banc rehearing of its oil spill settlement and the state of Texas was granted an en banc hearing by the Fifth Circuit, which in turn ruled against its Voter ID Law earlier this year.

More than legal maneuvers, there’s a sense of concern around the courthouse as to where the $3.1 million

might be found to pay the judgment.

At the time of Montano’s death in 2011, the county did not have liability insurance in case of such lawsuits. It does now.

The county struggled for months to put together its operating budget for 2017, skimping on raises and trim-

ming future employee and retiree benefits along the way.

“If the appeal doesn’t come forward, we’re looking at about 30 to 60 days (to pay),” Crump said.

Asked where the money would come from, Crump said: “That’s what we have to figure out now.”

Asked if county employees

should worry about job security, Crump skirted the question.

“We have to figure out where that $3.1 million is coming from,” he said.

County Judge Stephen Carlton missed Tuesday’s meeting because of a commitment to the Air Force Reserve.

Pearl Harbor offers lessons at 75

Fans’ prayers go to hometown hero Earl Thomas Dave Rogers

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NFL All-Pro Earl Thomas missed his team’s game two weeks ago with a hamstring injury, then broke his leg in Sunday night’s return and finally told his Twitter followers he was considering retiring.

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It’s been a crazy couple of weeks for Earl’s fans, who number quite a few in his hometown of Orange and even more across Longhorn

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Nation and millions across the NFL. Thomas, the 2015 Person of the Year for the Record Newspapers, was all-state in high school football for West Orange-Stark, All-American for the University of Texas and now a four-time Pro Bowler for the Seattle Seahawks.

Toby Foreman was among many who couldn’t recall the Seahawks free safety ever missing a game before the Nov. 27 game at Tampa Bay. “The only injuries I can recall him having in high school was with the ankle,” said Foreman, now Beaumont Central’s head coach and formerly West Orange-Stark track coach and football assistant. “He had ankle injuries a couple of times.”

Then Foreman recalled how Thomas dealt with them.

“His sophomore year he hurt his ankle right before the district track meet, but he gutted it out and ran,” the coach recalled.

“The hurricane (Rita, 2005) year, he was a junior, and we had to play three games in eight days” to make up for games missed.

“I remember the Orangefield game was the one in the middle, and we were careful with him. But he played in all three.

“In my opinion, he can definitely handle pain. I remember he waited until after the Super Bowl a couple of years ago to have shoulder surgery a couple of years ago.”

Terry King, who was WO-S trainer when Thomas played for the Mustangs, recalls the town’s favorite son playing a tough two-sport doubleheader.

“One time, we’d gone pretty deep in the football playoffs and were playing the same weekend there was a EARL THOMAS Page 2A

On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, the American Army and Navy base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The attack came as a surprise to the American Army and Navy and lead to great losses of life and equipment. More than 2000 American citizens were killed and more than 1000 were injured. The Americans also lost a large proportion of their battle ships and nearly 200 aircraft that were stationed in the Pacific region. More than 60 Japanese servicemen were killed, injured or captured. The Japanese Navy also lost five midget submarines and 29 aircraft.

PEARL HARBOR Local survivors recall ‘day of infamy’ Dave Rogers

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Robert Rothrock remembers exactly where he was late Sunday afternoon Dec. 7, 1941, when he heard about the Japanese invasion of Pearl Harbor.

“Me and some kids had been down to the creek and we were (walking) on the Cotton Belt Railroad tracks coming home,” says the 91-year-old Little Cypress resident, a native of Fort Worth.

“This boy I was with had two little sisters and they came and told us they heard it on the radio.”

Alice, Rothrock’s wife, was just 7 and living in Port Neches on the date President Franklin D. Roosevelt said “would live in infamy” -- when Japanese planes flew out of the early-morning sky to bomb and strafe the Hawaiian naval base, claiming more than 2,400 lives and pulling the United States into World War II. “That was the first time I ever heard newsboys in the street screaming, ‘Extra! Extra! Extra!’ about the bombing,” she said.

Cedric Stout didn’t need mainstream media.

The news reached him first-hand via a couple of Japanese torpedoes that sunk his battleship, the USS Utah.

The Bridge City man, 95, is a rare find these days, a man who survived the hail of explosive ordinance from the sky and the hellfire that was flaming oil floating atop the harbor’s waters and is still walking among us on the 75th anniversary of what’s become

Robert Rothrock of Orange enlisted in the Navy as soon as he could after the Dec. 7, 1941 bombing of the U.S. Naval Yard at Pearl Harbor, spending three years in World War II’s Pacific Theater.

known as Pearl Harbor Day. He’s the only Pearl Harbor survivor surviving from a list of Golden Triangle men who were there that day provided by the Southeast Texas Veterans Group and published in this paper 10 years ago.

Bill Stephenson of Vidor, 93, who was aboard the USS Honolulu during the attack, died a week ago at a Beaumont hospice.

Like most stories from Pearl Harbor survivors, Stout’s begins with breakfast in the mess hall of his ship.

Then he heard the first bomb ex-

Cedric Stout of Bridge City was lucky to survive his sinking ship during Japan’s sneak attack on the American Naval Base at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

plode.

Initially, the newly minted sailor thought it was a drill.

“I saw all the commotion going on and thought, somebody’s having some fun,” he said as part of an oral history prepared for the Pearl Harbors Survivors Association. “But then a bullet went ‘phew’ right over the top of my head and I knew it wasn’t no fun.”

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The USS Arizona sinks blazing into the harbor after being attacked.

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While home on leave from the Navy, Cedric Stout married Delma Courville on Christmas Eve, 1944. They raised nine children in Bridge City.

America, the USS Utah was being used for target practice by the Navy in 1941.

At Pearl, it was berthed on the opposite side of Ford Island from Battleship Row, where most of the attack’s damage was inflicted.

Within minutes of the first shots being fired that morning, torpedoes fired by divebombing Japanese planes slammed into the Utah’s hull and the ship began to list. Just 10 minutes later, the ship snapped its mooring lines, rolled over and capsized.

In those 10 minutes, Stout said he received an order to abandon ship and complied -eventually.

At first, he said, machine gun fire from the attacking warplanes kept him from running across the deck.

“When it became apparent that the Utah was going to roll over,” Stout said, “we decided our chances were better dodging bullets than staying aboard to drown.”

Just in time, Stout and other sailors made it to the lines, slid down to the dock and found cover ashore.

A total of 64 men went down with the ship and died.

For the rest of that long day, Stout helped the rescue effort. He then spent three days in the hospital for shell shock.

Earlier this week, Stout was fighting a cough and unavailable for a new interview.

But daughters Darlene Montagne and Janine Carter reported their dad was in great health overall.

“He still cuts his own grass and he just passed his driver’s license eye test, though he doesn’t drive around a lot these days,” Montagne said.

“His heart doctor said ‘You don’t look 95 at all.’”

“His bones are as strong as a 45- or 50-year-old,” Carter said. “He’s a strong old dude.”

Stout was born in Leonville, La., in 1921 and grew up in a family of sharecroppers, working the fields by hand during the Depression. At 17, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, a public work relief program for unemployed, unmarried men and spent time building parks in Oregon.

He returned to Louisiana and joined the Navy, enlisting in March of 1941.

“He said he decided to join the Navy because everybody said that was where you got the best food,” Carter said.

“But he was a seasick sailor,” Montagne added. ”He did not like the Navy when he

was in there.”

Stout spent most of the war aboard a ship. After the Utah was sunk, he was assigned to a succession of destroyers, destroyer tenders, supply ships, transports and even a 200foot tug.

“He stayed down in the engine room,” Carter said. “He was a mechanic.”

On leave in 1944, he married Delma Courville of Sunset, La., and the couple had nine children.

“If you went to school in Bridge City between 1964 and 1985, you probably went to school with one of us,” Montagne said.

After the war, Stout drove a bus in Port Arthur for a time.

Then he began a long career working for a grocery wholesaler. He retired in 1988.

After Delma’s death in 1999, Stout took a new bride, Cherry.

Montagne said for most of her life, her father rarely spoke of his time in the Navy.

“It wasn’t until we were all grown and people started asking him about it that he’d tell his story,” she said.

“When you have nine kids, there’s no time for stories.”

The bombing of Pearl Harbor made an immediate impression on another Port Arthur vet – Rothrock.

“I said, ‘I ain’t going to school no more. I’m going to war,’” he recalled.

And he almost did just that,

just then. He had made it through the Fort Worth recruiting office and was headed to the train station to leave for boot camp.

“I was on the bus going to Dallas,” he said. “And then my momma caught up with me. I was only 16.”

Busted for lying about his age, Rothrock waited until his next birthday. This time, it took.

“I joined the day after I turned 17 and left Fort Worth the day after Thanksgiving, 1942.”

Rothrock spent the next three years on the USS American Legion, a passenger liner converted to a troop carrier that transported as many as 3,000 Marines at a time into brutal combat operations at Guadalcanal and Bougainville.

Like all in her generation, “Miss Alice” also did her job to support the Allied war effort.

After Pearl Harbor, the government required her family to keep its Scott Pet gas station open all night to be available to fill the tanks of vehicles involved in the hurried construction of the nearby synthetic rubber plants.

At 7, Alice Scott left the heavy work to her dad and two brothers while she handled the books.

“My job was to stick the customer’s gasoline (ration coupon) strips into the book we had to turn in to get gas to refill the station’s tanks,” she said.

“Back then, we had coupons for everything: gas, food, everything was rationed. That’s how we all lived.”

In what has been a trying and troubling year for the United States at home and abroad, this 75th annual remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day offers Americans a pause to appreciate their bounty.

“Freedom isn’t free,” is a message men like Stout and Rothrock strain to hammer home to those they will soon leave behind. But the crucible of Pearl Harbor led to glorious achievements resulting from everyone united in shared sacrifice.

The importance of pulling together for the greater good is a lesson still worth teaching 75 years after Dec. 7, 1941.

basketball tournament,” King said.

“We got knocked out of the football playoffs on Friday and there were a lot of athletes on the football team who were going to play basketball. Our basketball coach, Doug McCarter, told them, ‘Get your rest and come out Monday.’

“Earl shows up Saturday and plays a couple of basketball games. He was always a real driven athlete.”

Thomas excelled in four sports during his high school days.

“He was a four-sport letterman at least three years,” Foreman said. “I especially remember his junior year: “We went to the semifinals in football and the state tournament in basketball. He was all-district in baseball and went to the state meet in three events. Then he pretty much spent all summer playing seven-on-seven or going to camps.”

At UT, Thomas red-shirted as a 2007 freshman but started every game for the Longhorns the next two years, including 2009 when UT lost the National Championship Game to Alabama.

The Seahawks made him their first-round draft pick in 2010 and he had started 106 straight games before skipping the Tampa Bay game.

But it was a mid-air collision with teammate Kam

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Orange native and NFL All-Pro Earl Thomas of the Seattle Seahawks is being taken from the field after an injury during Sunday night’s game against North Carolina Panthers.

Chancellor in the next game, Sunday night against Carolina, that left Thomas’ shinbone (tibia) broken.

Monday morning, the Seahawks reported that Thomas would miss the rest of the season to heal.

But by that time, Thomas had created a Twitter storm.

“This game has been so good to me no regrets,” came the Sunday night Tweet. “A lot is running through my mind including retirement thanks for all the prayers.”

Several NFL reporters have said in the past two days that Thomas is maintaining those retirement thoughts while Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday Thomas was joking.

As of Tuesday night, no new information had been offered by Thomas via Twitter or his personal website, which has not been updated since Sunday’s game.

“Maybe that was just emotional. Who knows?” King said.

Foreman has faith in Thomas.

“Being a selfish fan, I’d like to see him back on the field, continuing a Hall of Fame career,” the coach said. “But Earl is an intelligent guy and whatever decision he makes will be in the best interest of his family.

“I know he’s going to pray about it. I know he’ll make the right decision.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest DECEMBER 7, PEARL HARBOR—75 YEARS AGO The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 75 years ago. President Roosevelt had been steering the United States away from the war in Europe and Asia but the invasion galvanized our country uniting all Americans who were determined to defend our way of life. Millions of Americans volunteered to serve their country and help the war effort. Every patriotic American wanted to do their part to help secure freedom’s victory over tyranny. I recall when the announcement came that we had been attacked at Pearl Harbor, a place we had never heard of. It happened on a Monday and schools let out early. I went uptown; groups of men were gathered at every street corner. Little did we know how much our lives would change as we entered WWII against Japan and Germany, much like 9-11, in 2001, made major changes in how we live today. We hadn’t fully recovered from the Great Depression and now every community planted Victory Gardens when spring came. For months we had all lights out for simulated raids while the sirens squalled. Today, the United States and Japan are sworn allies but after their raid on Pearl Harbor Americans were bitter haters of the Japanese people. On that sunny Sunday morning the surprise attack in Honolulu killed 2,403 Americans. The great battleship USS Arizona was blown up, hundreds of sailors and marines are still entombed inside. Orange Countian Cedric Stout, 95, of Bridge City, is believed to be the only area’s surviving veteran of Pearl Harbor who was on the USS Utah when the raid came. The Utah was a former battleship. All were trapped when the ship capsized after being struck by a Japanese torpedo.

The Utah was not a lucrative target for the Japanese. It was commissioned in 1911 and was converted to a target vessel in 1931 for planes doing practice bomb runs. It had been stripped of its big guns and had a crew of only 525.

Sixty-two sailors were killed, most of them trapped when the ship rolled over. Cedric and a fellow sailor made their way out through a port hole and were amazed at the sight that awaited them. Several stories have been published by us about Cedric Stout and other area Pearl Harbor survivors over the years. Stout is the only survivor today. See Dave Rogers feature in this issue. As for the Utah, the Navy worked for years trying to salvage the vessel before giving up. The National Park Service hopes someday to bring tourists to visit the ship but that is still at least a few years away. Because of our friendship with Stout most of us who know him or have read about him have accepted the USS Utah as our connection to Pearl Harbor.*****Gotta move on. Come along, it won’t do you no harm.

MUSTANGS A GAME AWAY FROM REPEATING West Orange-Stark Mustangs will face the Navarro Panthers in the Class 4-A Division II State Semifinals Friday, 7:30 p.m. at NRE Stadium in Houston. Both teams are undefeated. Navarro has scored 648 points while allowing 171 in 14 games. They had four shutouts. West OrangeStark is coming off a 48-5 win over Giddings, Navarro beat Giddings 37-21 in their first game of the season. The closest game the Panthers played was against Refugio winning 14-6. Navarro is a high scoring team that runs a variation of the T-Formation and has developed a good passing game off of it. The Mustang Chain Gang will have their hands full with Navarro’s potent running game. The high scoring Panthers have relied on the big plays to bust a game open. The Mustangs have been selfish with giving up points. Turnovers could determine the state collide, the winner will play for the State Championship. For the Mustangs it would be a chance to defend their championship and again repeat as 4-A, District II State Champions. Last Friday’s game drew a good crowd of Orange County supporters for the Mustangs. Wear your own school colors, let the Mustangs know Orange County supports them.

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CONDOLENCES We were indeed sorry to hear of the death of Glenn Roy Bradley, 87, of Bridge City, who was killed in an auto accident on Texas Ave. on Nov. 28. The former Army veteran was a hero to many. We first got to know Mr. Bradley through Coach Dwight Thacker. A couple of years ago this publication published a story on Bradley. He was famous for making wooden toys that he gave away. Some of his art is now scattered all over the world. Services were held last Friday. Please see obituary. May this good man rest in peace.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Orange County and the City of Orange honor the state champion and gold medal winner by declaring Dec. 11, “Drew Bean Day.” Bean, a senior at Little Cypress-Mauriceville, won the state 4-A cross country championship.

He won by running the course in 15 minutes, 15 seconds. One minute, 40 seconds faster than his run as a freshman. LC-M track coach David Guidry said, “Drew is the most dedicated student I’ve ever coached.” Bean started running track in the seventh grade. This season he will compete in the 1600 and 3200.*****Wanda Landrey,

author and historian, will be autographing her new book, “Betting, Booze and Brothels” at Harrington’s Pharmacy on Dec. 20. the book tells about vice, corruption and justice from Spindletop to the 1950s in Jefferson County and the Tom James commission bust. The book took Landry and Laura C. O’Toole ten years to research and write. (Editor’s note: If there is still any old Local 195 Pipefitters around, they will remember the Hall being upstairs in the Dixie Hotel, next door to the famous brothel. If you went in the wrong doors you were in the presence of the ladies. Not many of us around who remembers Judge Claude Might.***** Orangefield girl’s basketball coach Sondra Ancelot couldn’t be more pleased with her snappy squad of Lady Bobcats as they downed the Port Neches-Groves Lady Indians 76-44 in the final round to win the tournament crown. Scoring was led by Kristy Sanders and Kaylin Little. The combined talents of Sanders and Little, along with Jessica Shores, Alyssa DeRamus, Laura Riddick, Paige Roy and Nichole Judice out gunned all opponents as they climbed the ranks toward the tournament championship.*****December 2006 new car prices at Harmon Chevrolet, a fully loaded, ’07 Chevrolet Crew Cap, $21,295; ’07 Malibu, 4 door, $16,495; ’07 Avalanche, $30,967; ’07 Tahoe, $29,595; ’07 Suburban LS Group, $31,642.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Scott William Sexton, 28, died Thursday, Dec. 7. Services were held Dec. 9. A graduate of Little CypressMauriceville High School as valedictorian and with honors from Rice University, he was employed by Deloitte Consulting as a senior consultant. He is survived by his father Charles and mother Kaye, grandmother Doris Welsh, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.*****Gary “Greaser” Johnson, 54, passed away Friday, Dec. 8. Service will be held Dec. 12. A longtime resident of the Orange area he was a member of the Boilermakers Local 587 and worked construction. He is survived by sons Chad and Jack, daughter Candice, brothers Tony and Webb and sisters Clara Jo, Adele, Karen, Patrica, Debra, Codia and their families.*****Bettye Jo “Nanny” Rinehart, 75, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5. Services were held Sunday, Dec. 10. A 50 years resident of Orange she was a homemaker. Nanny is survived by her daughters Rhonda MacFarlane and Melody Barron, son Hughes Stanley, brother Charles Lacy and grandchildren.*****Myrtle Bennett passed away Dec. 8. Funeral services were held Dec. 10. She retired as a secretary from the Pipefitters Local 195 and was an active member of her church. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

40 YEARS AGO-1976 The 1976 Opportunity Valley News All Orange County Football Team named. Most Valuable Player was Cal Peveto, Vidor; Offensive Player, Tony Mulhollen of Bridge City; Defensive Player, Jeff Fruge, of Orangefield; Named Coach of the year, Ed Peveto of Orangefield. Offensive players named were James Gallier, center, Bridge City; Lon Hubbard, guard, Bridge City; Butch Leger, tackle, Vidor; Brian Day, end. Orangefield; Randy Martell, quarterback, West Orange; Tony Mulhollen, back, Bridge City; Tony January, back, West Orange; Wade Kachtik, back, Little Cypress-Mauriceville; Rory Rhodes, Stark; Defensive Players named were Jeff Fruge, line, Orangefield; Hosie Boston, line, West Orange; Charles Champine, line, Stark; Doug Seymour, line, Vidor; Patrick Sillers, linebacker, Stark; Cal Peveto, linebacker, Vidor; James Bell, linebacker, West Orange; Ronnie Rudeseal, linebacker, Orangefield; Jeff Peveto, back, Orangefield; Kevin Harmon, back, Little Cypress-Mauricevile; Lynn Hogg, back, Little Cypress-Mauriveville; James Skeeler, punter, West Orange; Back up players were Bennie Pousson, West Orange; Mark Eghers, Stark; Shon Jones, Little Cupress-Mauriceville. The team was selected from 4-A, 3-A and 2-A players.*****Orange passes mix drink law. Election was backed by the Orange Chamber chairmen Lew Malcolm and Robert Nelson.*****Roy Wingate named “Citizen of the Year” by the Greater Orange Chamber.*****Carl Thibodeaux’s ‘Pet Stick’ is missing. Apparently someone lifted it from his business, West Orange Pharmacy, on Western Ave. Only two other ‘Pet Sticks’ exist. Richard Corder owns one, Roy Dunn the other. Dunn let Carl borrow his stick for one day to help relieve the pain of his loss.*****Sherry Morse, the girl with good lungs, celebrated her 29th birthday on Dec. 4.*****Huey Simon is spreading his babies out, the oldest is 24, the youngest 8 and his lovely, young wife is expecting. He says he hasn’t decided if he should smile or cry.*****On Dec. 26, Ann McCullen and Jack Landen will be wed.*****Doug Harrington took Danny Brack and Carl Thibodeaux fishing to help Carl get over his loss. Doug celebrates his 35th birthday on Dec. 15.

A FEW HAPPENINGS A little trivia: I bet you didn’t know that Steve Worster, the All-American football player, was also an All-State baseball catcher in high school. (Editor’s note: I was in the stands at Stark High and visited with a baseball scout with the St. Louis Cardinals who was taking notes on Steve. He said he was primarily looking for big catchers and big first basemen. That was 50 years ago.)*****Another little trivia from 1966, Joe Chenella was serving as time keeper when Bridge City scored against Conroe in the playoffs before the clock started. Bridge City led 7-0 with no time off the clock after Mike McElhaney recovered his own kickoff in the end zone.*****Here are some other interesting numbers, Steve Worster’s Cardinal career rushing yardage was 4,957 yards, 2.8 miles, on 736 carries,, for a 6.7 yard average. A story that has been told for 50 years is that with the score 30-6 in the state championship game and two minutes left, extra point kicker Charles Johanson purposely missed the extra point so the score would reflect Steve’s number 30. I’m told a coach told him to miss it. True or not it’s a good story.*****Everyone’s friend Gabby Hammett will be entering Baptist Hospital in Beaumont Wednesday morning where he’s scheduled to have a procedure to check out a spot on his lung.*****Meanwhile, Judge Claude Wimberly is home after a six day stay in hospital for a bronchial infection.*****Next Wednesday, Dec. 14, Betty and Corky Harmon will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. I’m not sure about how much celebrating is going to happen but it does mark a special occasion. It’s not a record but 60-years with one woman is a darn good average. Betty was a child bride who raised Corky’s two sons and had two children of their own. Congratulations to our longtime friends.*****Senator Robert Nichols and

his sidekick J.D. stopped in early Friday morning for a short visit. They had attended the Orange Chamber banquet. They were pleased at Butch Campbell’s selection as “Citizen of the Year.” We also congratulate Butch, who we have known since he was a puppy. J.D. and the Senator will be on the road for the next two weeks then will take off for the holidays before the session begins in January. I wouldn’t be surprised if Nichols is not preparing for a statewide run. He would be a good choice at several positions.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. Dec. 7: Our buddy Jim Keith, who reads us on-line celebrates today. So does former Bridge City councilman Buddy Sheppard and Randy Philpott. Celebrities celebrating this day are pop singer Aaron Carter, 29, basketball player Larry Bird, 60 and football player Terrell Owens, 43.*****Dec. 8: Samantha Peveto, C.R. “Dick” Davis, and Channing Larkin all celebrate. Joining them are rapper Nicki Minaj, 34; country singer Sam Houston, 32 and baseball player Josh Donaldson, 31.*****Dec. 9: Barry McKenzie, Bobby Couthran, Mark Braus, Jay Fuss and Elissa Kern all celebrate. They are joined by movie actor Kirk Douglas, 100, football player Dick Butkus, 74 and TV actress Simon Helberg, 36.*****Dec. 10: Our buddy “T-Ray” Sehon turns 20 on this date. He just underwent foot surgery and is going through a tough time.

We wish him well. Also celebrating are Cindy Briggs, Sean Ureta, Shelly Motts, Doris Peveto, Karri Piccone and Monica Placette. Also having a birthday on this date is Dan Mohon who turns 77. He just had his second hip surgery last week and is doing great. Dan is one of the good guys. They share birthdays with chef Bobby Flay, 52, TV actress Raven Symone, 31, reality star Evelyn Lozada, 41 and TV show host Susanne Reid, 46.*****Dec. 11: Longtime friend that we haven’t seen in a long time, David Claybar is a year older as is Kent Sarver, Cody Caples, Jo Lynn Mott, Tara Fountain, Rob Clark and Nathan Vogt. They are joined by TV actor Rider Strong, 37, music producer Dj Yella, 49 and pop singer Brandon Rogers, 39.*****Dec. 12: George Sehon, the family head of a large clan celebrates along with Lucy Hanks, Pattie’s mom, Rene’s longtime bride, as does Scott Derouen, Bonnie Albright, Zackery Anderson and Daniel Bates. Celebraties celebrating today are actors Jennifer Connelly, 46, Regina Hall, 46 and Kate Todd, 29.*****Dec. 13: Coach Dwayne “Beaver” Dubois, Bridge City athletic director and football coach chalks up another year as does Hazel Smith, Dennis Lee, Jenny Duncan, Kristy Kidwell, Melinda Swares and Melissa Poydence. Joining them are pop singer, Taylor Swift, 27, actors Jamie Foxx, 49 and Steve Buscemi, 59.*****The Texas Bucket List crew featured the Windmill Museum in Nederland last weekend.

They are due to feature Orange next Saturday and Sunday, 5 a.m. and 5:30 .m. on ABC and NBC local stations.*****In the last three weeks, Judge Carl Thibodeaux has had three new stints installed, two in his legs and one to his heart. I believe “Thib” holds the record for having the most stints in his body.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch was scheduled to dine at PK’s this week, however due to a conflict, the Bunch will dine at Robert’s and be at PK’s next week. The annual Christmas gathering will be at Robert’s on Dec. 21. Everyone is invited to attend for picture taking and fellowship.*****Special thanks to Mustang Insider Meri Elen Jacobs, who is doing such a great job recording the weekly history of the West Orange-Stark Mustangs as they make their way toward another chack at the state championship. Meri Elen tells their story in words and pictures.***** We were glad to hear that Joe Kazmar is much improved and is due to have his column and Kaz’s Fearless Forecast back this week.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Clotile Robicheaux had just gotten out of the shower her, when her husband Sostan came in da bashroom. Suddenly the doorbell rang. Clotile put a towel around her and went downstairs. Wen she opened da door, da next door neighbor, Clovis Comeaux, was standing dere.

He said, “Clotile, I’ll give you $500 if you’ll drop dat towel.”

She dropped dat towel, grabbed da $500, slammed da door shut and ran upstairs to tell Sostan.

Before she say a word her, Sostan yell out, “Hey Bebe, was dat Clovis wat dat $500 he owes me.”

C’EST TOUT I was watching the game like many of you when teammate Kam Chancellor, moving at top speed, collided with safety Earl Thomas III. The results for Thomas was a broken tibia that will sideline him for the rest of the season. The former West Orange-Stark and University of Texas star tweeted from the locker room Sunday stating, “The game has been good to me. A lot is running through my mind, including retirement. Thanks for all the prayers.”

Chances are that Earl was just feeling disappointment.

He has been competing in football since he was seven years old. Facing his first major injury is a set back but he’s a competitor, he’ll be back on the field. Missing the playoffs and maybe another chance at the Super Bowl is hard on a champion. My take is that without Earl’s leadership and play at safety it will be difficult for the Seahawks to make it to the Super Bowl. The rookie at safety will be tested. He already gave up a TD on his first play in Sunday’s game. See you next year Earl.*****Meanwhile, Bridge City’s Matt Bryant, 42, continues to be one of the most reliable kickers in the league with 27 of 29 field goals. He kicked three Sunday in a 29-28 loss to the Chiefs. Matt also in that game tied the franchise record with a 59-yard field goal. Three yards short of his 62 yard record.*****My time is up. Thanks for yours. Please read us cover to cover, shop our family of advertisers when you can. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 7, 2016 •

Bridge City Chamber Taste of the Bayou

North Orange Baptist Live Nativity

e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now taking reservations for the Taste of the Bayou 57th Annual Banquet. e event will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017at the Bridge City Elementary School. e 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 409-735-5671 or email bcchamber@bridgecitychamber.com.

e entire family is invited to come out on Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th from 6:00-8:00 pm to experience “Village of the Nativity.” Over 100 church members are joining together to recreate Bethlehem in order to help you hear first hand from the townspeople about the newborn King as you walk through a lighted first century recreation that ends with baby Jesus lying in a manger surrounded by his parents, shepherds, and the wise men. Enjoy the numerous sights, sounds, and smells that would have been experienced some two-thousand years ago, and finish up the evening with a cup of hot cocoa, cookies, and some Christmas carols. North Orange Baptist Church is located just one mile north of I-10 on 16th Street (Highway 87) and is free to the community. More information is available at www.nobcfamily.com or 409-883-5678.

Field of Plenty Training Now is the time to think about gardening for next year. Join e Field of Plenty and the Texas A&M AgriLife Service with free hands-on training in different garden interests at e Field of Plenty. Mark your calendar for January 28th, 2017 to get your new year off to a good start learning how to grow and cook vegetables for healthy living. Workshops will include Beginner’s Seed Saving, Vegetable Garden Basics, and Cooking What You Grow in the morning starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting forty-five minutes each. After a break for lunch, Composting Basics will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Keyhole Gardens will be from 1:30 -2:30 pm . Attend one or all the workshops. Please call the Texas A&M AgriLife office at 409-882-7010 to preregister. e Field of Plenty is a donation community garden and an Orange Christian Services Project. It is located at 2120 Wickard directly behind Orange Christian Services on West Park Ave in Orange.

Edward Jones to Host Holiday Open House Karen Collier a local financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, invites the public to attend a holiday open house from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday , December 19th at 675 W. Roundbunch Rd., in Bridge City.

"We are happy to be part of the Bridge City/ Orangefield community and would like to express our appreciation for the confidence and support we receive year-round," Karen said. ere will be pictures with Santa and refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact the office at 409-735-9413.

Jesus’ Love Never Melts Be our guest for a morning of Advent activities for children in grades kindergarten through 4th grade. Children will learn Christmas songs, make crafts, make snow, learn the story of the birth of Jesus, play games, and enjoy a snack. Date: Saturday, December 10, 2016 Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Address: 502 N. Sixth Street, Orange, TX 77630 FUMC’s Praise Center (snowmen at doors) Registration: You can contact the church office at 886-7466 to pre-register through December 7th.

First United Methodist Christmas schedule First United Methodist Church of Orange invites you to come celebrate the birth of our lord and savior. Our weekly service includes 8:00 am Traditional Service in the Slade Chapel between 5th and 6th streets on Elm St., 9:00am Contemporary Service in the Praise Center on 5th Street between Pine St. and Elm St., 11:00am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary on 6th and Elm Street.

Special services for the holidays include: e Children’s Program, “e Mystery of Simon Shepherd”, on Dec. 4th in the Praise Center at 5:30pm Dinner served; Children’s Advent Event, “Jesus’ Love Never Melts”, on Dec.10th in the Praise Center from 9:30a-11:30am; e Choir Cantata, “Tapestry of Light”, on Dec. 18th at 11:00a in the Sanctuary; Blue Christmas Service on Wed. Dec. 21st at 6:00p in the Slade Chapel and Candlelight Service on Sat. Dec. 24th at 6:00p in the Sanctuary.

NO SERVICES on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day… one combined service at 11:00a in the Sanctuary.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Open House Please stop by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City, for our Open House on Saturday, December 10th, starting at 5:00 PM and continuing throughout the Bridge City Christmas Parade.

Refreshments will include, hot chocolate, coffee, water and candy. Restrooms available.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Annual Fundraiser e 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. e 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. e church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

Pecans and Walnuts available Wesley United Methodist Church has pecans and walnuts to sell. Pecan halves and pieces are $9.50. Walnuts are $8.00. Get them in time for Christmas. Call jan at 409-734-8036.

New Year's Eve Dance at Eagles #2523 e Eagles #2523 will be having a New Year's Eve dance on December 31st from 8 PM to midnight, featuring "Creole Cooking Band". e cover charge will be $10.00 per person at the door.

First come, first serve basis, you can bring your own snacks and the party favors will be provided.

We are located at 803 North 28th St. in Orange.

For more information call 409-886-7381.

Orange Community Players presents Yuletide Orange Community Players will present Yuletide VI, A Country Christmas, on December 8, 9 and 10. Please join them at 7:00 pm for “Greets & Treats.” Performances will begin at 7:37pm.

Tickets are $25 for the food, beverages and entertainment. Please call 409-882-9137 for reservations or order tickets online at www.orangecommunityplayers.com.

December Schedule for Golden K Wed., Dec. 7 - Ida Schossow, Orange Chamber of Commerce President, will be speaking to us about upcoming events in Orange, Wed., Dec. 14 - John Cash "Jack" Smith, city of Orange Attorney & native son, will give a visual presentation on Mr. H.W. "Lutcher" Stark, a very well-known citizen & Orange financial contributor, Wed., Dec. 21 no meeting due to holidays, Wed., Dec. 28 - no meeting due to holidays and Wed., Jan. 4 Speaker TBA. Please arrive 9:30 a.m for buffet.

WOCCISD release early Dec. 8-9 West Orange – Cove CISD will observe an early release on ursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9. Elementary campuses and the Alternative Center will release at the same time on both days: • North Early Learning Center will release at 10:35 a.m.

• West Orange -Stark Elementary will dismiss at 11:10 a.m.

• WOS Academic Alternative Center will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.

Early release times have been adjusted slightly at the Middle School and High School campuses on ursday as this release is in support of the UIL District Middle School Academic Meet. Release times are as follows for Middle and High School: • WOS Middle School will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. on ursday and on 12:25 p.m. on Friday.

• WOS High School will dismiss at 1 p.m. on ursday and 12:10 p.m. on Friday.

Buses will run. ursday's early release is for students only. e Friday early release is district-wide and will include students and staff.

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Chiasson book signing At BC Public Library e book signing is hosted by e Friends of the Bridge City Public Library and will be held at the Bridge City Public Library located at 101 Parkside Drive. December 7 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.e historical book has been a twentyyear labor of love by Bridge City native Charlotte Schexnider Chiasson. Sections in the book include early Prairie View, Cow Bayou, our town… our people, cemeteries, schools, sports, Orangefield, the road system, early businesses, organizations, US Postal Service, churches, Bridge City Chamber of Commerce, Acadian influence, city facts, notables and present day. e book has been published by Wise Publication in Sulphur, Louisiana.

All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to e Friends of the Bridge City Public Library for the library expansion project. e historical hard-back book is $40 plus $4.50 if shipping is necessary. Anyone may obtain more information about purchasing the book by calling the library at 409-735-4242.

Christmas In Orangefield e Orangefield Cormier Museum presents Christmas in Orangefield-Celebrating Western Heritage. Saturday, December 10, 2016 in the museum parking lot (9974 FM 105, Orange, TX 77630). e parade will begin at 10:30 am along HWY 105 in front of the school. e museum will be open from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. e vendors will open immediately following the parade: Food, Crafts, Christmas decor, Clothing, Jewelry, and so much more. Plus lots of activities for kids of all ages: sand pit, Uncle Jesse's Farm, New Laser Tag, Jump House, Large slide, and a Gaming Truck! Please make plans to join us.

Orange County Friends December Activities 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 �409670-8646 for questions regarding membership or activities. December activities are follows: Dec. 9 – Day Bunco 10-12, Dec. 12 - Night Bunco & Christmas Cookie Exchange - 6pm, Dec. 13 - OCF Christmas General Meeting - 11-12:30 at JB's BBQ and Dec. 14 - Mah Jong at 1:30 to 3:30. Come join us for lunch and bring an ornament to exchange. Also, accepting can foods to donate to OCS.

LSC-O 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. e 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.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Nettles highlights holiday season entertainment

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e holiday season is now in full swing and there are big events across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana each week until the end of 2016, so make plans to enjoy a night out of live entertainment at any of the area’s great live entertainment venues. Be sure to visit for upcoming events, and information on local artists and venues.

Wednesday, Dec. 7 Phillip Glyn Band @ e Boudain Hut Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Josh Taylor @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Ronnie Fruge @ Rikenjaks Dane Monic @ Rush Lounge Rob Copeland @ Tradewinds Tavern ursday, Dec. 8 Travis Tritt @ Jefferson eatre

Stephen Chadwick @ Blue Martini Phillip Glyn Band @ e Boudain Hut Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Blake Sticker @ e Grill e Katelyn Johnson Band @ e Lone Wolf BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Alex Rozell and Tyler Darby @ Madison’s omas Teague @ Neches Brewing Company Back N Tyme @ Orange VFW Hall Tom Brandow @ Paradise Daiquiris (Moss Bluff, La.) Paul Gonsoulin @ Rikenjaks Curse and the Cure @ e Rodair Roadhouse Zipties @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Dec. 9 e High Rollers @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Alex Rozell @ Cecil’s Cajun Café e Cadillacs @ Cottons Cay Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, David Joel Band @ Cowboys Culverhouse @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar T-Broussard @ Gator Lounge Bretten Low @ Honky Tonk Texas Blake Sticker and Jared Foreman @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill e Disgustoids, Carreerrs, P’Darrigerreo @ e Logon Café e Coleman Brothers @ e Lone Wolf Tin Pan Alley @ Mackenzie’s Pub Space Monkey @ Madison’s Silas Feemster @ Neches Brewing Company Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza - Calder Ave. Rick Danna @ New York Pizza - Neches St.

Country music artist Jennifer Nettles will perform a holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 10, inside L’Auberge Casino Resort Event Center in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the venue box office. Courtesy photo Toe-Up @ Paradise Daiquiris (Moss Bluff, La) Frayed Soul @ Putter’s Deli Honey Jar @ Rikenjaks omas Teauge @ e Rodair Roadhouse Tricky Dickies @ Rush Lounge Joseph Dailey @ irsty’s 70’Times7, Subject 2 Change, Burn Out Brighter @ Wesley Foundation - Beaumont Saturday, Dec. 10 Jennifer Nettles @ L’Auberge Casino Resort e High Rollers @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Keith Kire @ Cecil’s Cajun Café Fast Lemon @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar T-Broussard @ Gator Lounge

Danny Dillon and Old Union Southern @ Honky Tonk Texas Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ e Lone Wolf Paul Gonsoulin @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Eazy @ Mackenzie’s Pub Encore @ Madison’s Sinners @ Neches Brewing Company John Guidroz, Michael Juan Nunez @ Rikenjaks Brad Brinkley Band @ e Rodair Roadhouse Tricky Dickies @ Rush Lounge Lee Pelly @ Tammy’s Curse and the Cure @ Texas Ave. Tavern e Fabulous Hellcats @ irsty’s Sunday, Dec. 11 Rockin’ Horse @ e Boudain Hut Kenneth Espree @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar

Chester and Jairus Daigle, Kris Harper and Matt Moss @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Ken Marvel Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Step Sisters, Here/After @ e Publicity Phillip Glyn Band @ Sawdust Saloon Monday, Dec. 12 Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Roger Tienken @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Dec. 13 Saliva, Podunk, Image 6 @ e Gig Caleb Williams @ Dylan’s Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Charlston and Derek @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 7, 2016 •

Deaths and Memorials Virginia Lorraine Hollis, 91, Bridge City

Virginia Lorraine Hollis, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on We d n e s day, November 30, 2016, at e Meadows of Orange, in Orange, Te x a s .

Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 2, 2016, at Dorman Funeral Home; committal service and interment to follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on ursday, December 1, 2016, from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM. Virginia was born on Monday, March 9, 1925, to the late Anise Lee (Hart) and Jesse Beaucham Fairchild in Rosston, Arkansas, and spent the majority of her life as a resident of Bridge City, Texas. She was of the Baptist faith and was an active member of the First Baptist Church – Bridge City. Virginia was a homemaker, where she loved to spend her day taking care of her husband of 49 years, Robert Mack Hollis, Jr., and her 3 children. In her spare time, she loved to sew and her children remember her for the many clothes she made for them growing up. She was a wonderful cook and was always a great sport when the family would go fishing, and camping.

Preceding Virginia in death are her husband, Robert Mack Hollis, Jr.; parents, Anise and Jesse Fairchild; brothers, Denwell Fairchild and Johnny “Red” Fairchild; and grandchildren, Gary Hollis and Shane Cassel.

Virginia is survived by her son Bobby Hollis and his wife, Tina of Orange, Texas; daughters, Diana Burris of Orange, Texas and Beth Cassel of LaPorte, Texas; brother, Robert Fairchild; grandchildren, Bryan Hollis, Darren Burris, and Kory Burris; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Cody, Zachary, and Harperjay; and many members of her extended family who loved and will miss her dearly.

Honoring Virginia as Pallbearers are Darren Burris, Bryan Hollis, Cody Burris, Korey Burris, Tyler Burris, and Ken Fairchild.

Glenn Roy Bradley, 87, Bridge City Glenn Roy Bradley, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 28, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reve r e n d Tr a v i s Hood and Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 14, 1929, Glenn is the son of Lloyd and Edna Bradley. He is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. Glenn retired from DuPont Sabine River Works as a Production Foreman. He was a faithful member of Cove Baptist Church and volunteered at Orange Christian Services. Glenn enjoyed camping with his family, traveling, and was one of Bridge City Cardinals’ biggest fans. He made wooden toys and tops and sent them with missionaries all over the world. e love he shared with all of us will have special meaning in our lives forever.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Bradley; siblings, Wayne Bradley and Helen Hebert; grandson, Gary Allen Bradley; and his granddaughter, Shannon Pruett. ose left to cherish his memory include his children, David Bradley, of Anahuac, Gary Bradley and wife Donna, of Bridge City, and Glenda Bloomfield and husband Charles, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Malena Whittaker, Amanda Bradley, Charles Bradley, and Missy Crumpler and husband Josh; his greatgrandchildren, Blake Pruett,

Brandon Phillips, Jaylen Jones, Mason Pruett, Keith Bradley, Kayden Meulemans, Madi Bradley, Corbyn Shelton, Kynedi Crumpler, Sydnie Crumpler, and Madyson Crumpler; and lots of extended family and numerous friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry McInnis, Ray Perry, Dwight acker, Harvey Gunter, Ed Reed, John Lumpkin, Leigh Sherer, and Jacob Monceaux. Honorary pallbearers are John Harrington, David acker, and Bridge City High School Athletes. e family would like to extend a special thank you to Jesus for filling our father’s heart with love and him sharing his love with all of us.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Cove Baptist Church at 1005 Dupont Dr. Orange, TX 77630, Bridge City High School Athletics at 2690 Texas Ave. Bridge City, TX 77611, or to Orange Christian Services at 2518 Park Ave. Orange, TX 77630

Thomas E. Sonnier, 77, Orange omas E. Sonnier, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 29, 2016, at his home.

Born in Orange, Texas, on January 25, 1 9 3 9 , omas was the son of Albert and Anatile Sonnier. He worked as a truck driver for Airliquid for 39 y e a r s . omas loved music and even played in a band when he was younger. In his later years, omas liked going to the casinos. He enjoyed dancing and loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He will be greatly missed. omas was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, LeRoy, Cliffton, A.B., and Albert, Jr.; and his sisters, Hazel, Ella, and AnnaBell. ose left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 56 years, Murel Sonnier; children; omas Sonnier, Jr. and Patricia Sonnier and spouse Bryan Richardson, both of Orange; grandchildren, Dustin, Katie, Mallory, omas, Rachel, Steven, Alvin, Timothy, and Brianna; and several great-grandchildren.

A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Jo Ann Hargrove, 72, Vidor Jo Ann Hargrove, age 72, of Vidor, Texas passed away on November 30, 2016. She enjoyed spending time playing video games. In her younger days, she enjoyed fishing and shrimping.

She also enjoyed working in her garden, growing plants and playing bingo. She was a wonderful cook. Most of all, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Robert Riley, Jr. and wife, Vivian of Vidor, Texas, Lucretia Riley of Vidor, Texas, Denise Gibson and husband, Rev. Alfred Gibson of LeBlanc, Louisiana, Kenneth Riley of Groves, Texas, Gregory Riley of Vidor, Texas and Vernon Smith, Jr. of Groves, Texas, along with 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Minnie Calais of Jasper, Texas and brother, James “Jimmy” Jackson of California.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred Jackson and Beatrice Toups Jackson and one daughter, Darlene Harrington. e family will receive friends on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 5 – 8:00 P.M at Riley Smith Funeral Home and on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. with the funeral service to begin at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, Vidor, Texas. Rev. Alfred Gibson will

be officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, DeQuincy, Louisiana.

Scott Allen Holmes, 45, Orange Scott Allen Holmes, age 45 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 in Orange.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PMon Sunday, December 4, 2016 at H a r r i s C e m e te r y in West Orange under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the family residence, 1905 Irving St. W. Orange, Texas.

Scott was born in Orange, Texas on June 5, 1971 to the late Martha LeBouef Holmes and Glenn Tillman Holmes, Jr. He proudly served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marines. Scott was an iron worker, welder and a Senior Pipe GF. Scott loved spending time with his family, especially his children and was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Martha Holmes and grandparents, Stanley and Margery Hagey LeBouef. ose left to cherish is memory are his wife, Christi Holmes, three sons; Kevin Scott Holmes, Steven Block and Devan Delano, five daughters; Bella Holmes, Katti Sonnier, Jessica Bounton, Tiffany Ebbins and Tawney Delano all of Orange, TX. Brothers, Brian Holmes and his wife Sherri of West Orange, Franklin Butler of West Orange, Ray McFarlin of Silsbee and his brother in arms, Charles Butcher of Bridge City. One sister Jamie Holmes of Vinton, LA. ree grandchildren; Lily Holmes, Hannah Holmes and Sonny Delano.

Pallbearers will be Frank Butler, Melvin arp, Richard Gallo-Watler, Charles Butcher, Joseph LeBouef, Terry LeBouef, Jose Guadarrama and Ray McFarlin.

Jerry Dale Schlabs, 66, Orange Jerry Dale Schlabs, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2016, after a brief illness.

A mem o r i a l service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., December 3, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on November 24, 1950, Jerry is the son of Louis and Victoria (Frerick) Schlabs. Jerry married Gail Barrios in 1979, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. He spent his 40+ year career as a certified top grade welder in local industries. Jerry expressed his love by doing for others, through acts of service.

He was a man of many talents and could build or fabricate anything. He was an excellent cook and had a magical way with plants and gardening.

Upon retirement, he discovered a love for reading, and spent many hours relaxing with a book. He will be missed beyond words.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Louis Schlabs; and his son, Christopher D. Schlabs. ose left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Gail Schlabs; mother, Vickie Schlabs; sons, Jonathan Schlabs and wife Casey of Vidor, and Brian Schlabs of Round Rock; granddaughters, MacKenzie Lea Schlabs, Willow Claire Schlabs, and his siblings, Elaine Fisher, Albert Schlabs, Sue Ricks and Cristy Jacobs, his large extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Orange Public Library, Orange, Texas 77630.

Joe Gearen, 58, Orange

Joe Gearen, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2016, at his home.

A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on December 23, 1957, he was the son of Rusty and Wilma Gearen. He was a graduate of Orangefield High School and a lifelong resident of the Orangefield/Bridge City area. Joe worked as an ironworker for Deep South Crane and Rigging in Beaumont and was a member of Ironworkers Local 135. He enjoyed riding his four-wheeler and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerald Gearen and Bubba Goodson; and his sister, Bridgette Gearen.

Joe is survived by his wife, Sha Gearen; son, Matt Gearen; the grandchildren he was raising, Brendin and Raven; stepchildren, Chala Plessala and husband Adam, and Jeremy, Karlan, and Kobie Jorgenson; grandchildren, Blakelea and Daxton Plessala and Kaleb Jorgenson; and his siblings, Richard Gearen, Kathy Hill, Pam Kimball, and Jimmy Goodson.

Peggy Hernandez Riley, 68, Orange

Peggy Hernandez Riley, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2016.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 pm, Monday, December 5, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memor i al Gardens in Orange.

Vi s i t ation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm.

Born in Morgan City, Louisiana, on January 28, 1948, Peggy was the daughter of Tee and Betty Jane Hernandez.

Peggy retired from Kroger after working as a checker for 11 years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange as well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2523.

Peggy loved traveling all over to see her nieces’ and nephews’ sporting events, dance and high school band competitions, and other activities they were involved in. She enjoyed spending time with her kitty, “Callie” and helping with numerous charity events. Peggy was a loving and dependable friend. She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt, Mary Ward.

Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Michael Riley; Betty Person, who was like a mother to her; niece, Misty Ray and husband Gary, of Enterprise, AL; nephews, Chase Hernandez, of Alvin, Jeremy Nichols and wife Stephanie, of Little Cypress, and Charlie Nichols and wife Mindi, of Bridge City; great-nieces, Marlee Hernandez, Jaelyn Nichols, Cecily Ray, Marlee Bradley, Brittany Garner, and Malanna Molley; great-

nephews, Mason Hernandez, Chase Ray, and Justin Bradley; goddaughters, Kim Rodrigues and husband Cesar, Taylor Fountain, and Tatum Fountain; her brothers, Charles “Chuck” Hernandez and John “Bill” Hernandez and wife Mary; and Patty Ferguson, Jenny Forsythe, Dana Leyva, and Barbara Stewart, who were like sisters to her.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chase Hernandez, Jeremy Nichols, Charlie Nichols, Gary Ray, Justin Bradley, and Tip Fountain. Honorary pallbearers are Mason Hernandez, Chase Ray, and Keith Forsythe.

Lenis T. Hall, 88, West Orange Lenis T. Hall, 88, of West Orange, died November 30, 2016.

Mr. Hall was born in Lindale, Texas on December 8, 1927. He was a son of Clinton Paul and Charline (Tiner) Hall. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during WW II. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Melba Hall; daughter, Sandra Kay Hall Granger; and brothers, Billy B. Hall and James C. Hall.

He is survived by his grandchildren, James Prince and Natasha Turner.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

David Miller, 70, Silsbee David Miller, 70, of Silsbee, died ursday, December 1, 2016. He was born on March 5, 1946, in Houston, to Bertha Surles Miller and William Lee Miller. David served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and later owner-operator of Silsbee E.M.S. David was an active member of Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department for over thirty years.

Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Melendy; mother of his son, Wanda Barnett Miller; son, William Russell Miller and his wife, Hillary, of Cypress; grandchildren, Connor James Miller and Samuel Curtis Miller, both of Cypress; and sister, Janis Hawthorne of Gainesville, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Miller’s committal was handled by Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

James Casey ‘Tater’ Aytes, 35, Orange James Casey “Tater” Aytes, 35, of Orange, Texas, passed away on ursday, December 1, 2016, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, in Beaum o n t , Texas.

Cremat i o n arrangements are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Tater was born on Tuesday, June 9, 1981, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Melody Dawn (Delaney) and James David Aytes. He was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, and a member of the First United Methodist Church – Mauriceville. Tater, Class of 2000, received his High School diploma from Little CypressMauriceville High School. In

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his spare time, Tater enjoyed playing video games and writing poetry. Tater was a man who loved being home with his family and his favorite dog, Willy, and spending time with his church friends.

Preceding Tater in death are his parents, Melody and James David Aytes; and his step-sister, Mandy Owens. ose who will cherish Tater’s memory most are his step-mother, Susan Aytes; caregivers and honorary stepmother, Michelle and Uncle, Shane Delaney; brothers, David Hastings and Austin Aytes; and his nieces, nephews, many members of his extended family, and friends who loved, and will miss him dearly.

Tater’s family will be having a celebration of his life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution, on behalf of James Casey “Tater” Aytes, may be made to United Cerebral Palsy;

Barbara Jane Turner, 70, Orange Barbara Jane Turner, 70, of Orange, passed away on December 1, 2016, at her home in Orange.

A memorial service will be 7:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating will be Glenn Perritt.

Vi s i t ation will precede the service, starting at 6:00 PM Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 25, 1946, she was the daughter of Robert M. Turner, Sr. and Viola Marie (Font) Turner. Jane graduated from West Orange High School in 1964. She travelled extensively in the southern United States and loved nature and the outdoors. She cherished her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and nephews, Sterling Turner, and Robbie Turner.

She is survived by her children, Shane Carney, Mellissa Perritt, and Jerijane Powell; grandchildren, Frank Salmon III, Robert Perritt, Jr., and Jacob Perritt; great-grandchildren, Ayden, Brendan, Reagan, Jayden, Laykin, and Arya; brother, Robert M. Turner, Jr.; and niece, Ashley Turner Broussard.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Perritt, Jr., Frank Salmon III, Jacob Perritt, Ayden Perritt, Brendan Salmon, Jayden Perritt, Mike Haller, and Dillon Broussard.

Martha Carolyn (Clark) Carlton, 77, Newton County Martha Carolyn (Clark) Carlton, 77, of Newton County, p a s s e d away at her home on Friday, December 2, 2016. Cremation is under the arrangements of Dorman Funeral Home.

Martha was born on Tuesday, October 3, 1939, in Bardwell,

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Deaths & Memorials Kentucky, to the late Doris (O’Conner) and omas Uriah Clark. She was a resident of Newton County for 29 years and prior to moving to Newton County, was a resident of Hemphill, Texas. Martha was a Christian woman and she was of the protestant faith. As a homemaker, she proudly wore the title of Matriarch. She loved spending time at home with her husband, Wayne Carlton, Sr., and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; Candy, her dog, was also a joy in her life. She always enjoyed watching the family ducks roam the property. In her spare time, Martha loved to read; if it was a book she could get her hands on, she was reading it. Martha was by no means Lady Luck, but she very much enjoyed spending time at the casino.

She was also a queen, the Social Media Queen, who enjoyed her Facebook page. Martha was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who was loved and will be missed by many.

Proceeding Martha in death are her parents, Doris and omas Clark; son, Adrian Wayne Carlton, Jr.; sister, Rachel Brown; and grandson, Anthony. ose left to cherish her memory most are her husband, Adrian Wayne Carlton, Sr.; daughters, Terri Coleman of Beaumont, Texas, Patricia Allison of Beaumont, Texas, and Jennifer Davis of Mauriceville, Texas; sons, Jimmy Allison of Chorpus Christi, Texas and her grandson who she raised as her son, Douglas Wayne Carlton; brother, John Clark of Clarkston, Illinois ; sister, Wanda Oliver of Troy, Illionois; grandchildren, Shannon, Brandon, Nick, Jenna, Gracelyn, Regina, and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Bryce, Kyle, Allyson, and Lynix; and nieces, nephews, and many member of extended family, and friends.

James R. Willingham, 74, Orange James R. Willingham, 74, of Orange, passed away on December 2, 2016, in Orange.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating will be Reve r e n d Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Pell City, Alabama, on August 25, 1942, he was the son of James E Willingham and Eugenia Hesterly Willingham.

James was an operator for DuPont for 38 years. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Lincoln, Nebraska. He loved to hunt, especially squirrel, duck, and deer hunting. He also enjoyed fishing on the Sabine River, experimental cooking, reloading, and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Eugene Willingham.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Willingham; daughter, Dana Young and husband, John, of Orange; grandchildren, Blake Young and wife, Cassie, of Orange, and Ashley Powers and husband, Jacob, of Austin; great-grandchildren, Kynzlee Young, and Brayden Young; and brother-in-law, Brian Guidry and wife, Melissa.

Jane Lynnette Honeycutt, 83, Orange Jane Lynnette Honeycutt, 83,

of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on ursday, December 1, 2016.

Cremation is under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Jane was born on Sunday, May 21, 1933, to the late Blon D Decker and birth father, John J. ompson, in Atlanta, Texas.

At the age of 2, Jane moved with her family to Orange, Te x a s , where she remained a resident for the remainder of her life. Jane was a devout Christ i a n woman, of the Baptist faith, and was an active member of the North Orange Baptist Church.

For 68 years, she worked at the church and especially enjoyed her time working with the children for Mother’s Day Out. Jane was married to her childhood sweetheart, Charles Monroe Honeycutt, for 57 years, until his passing in 2008. Together, Jane and Charles raised their 5 beautiful children. Jane was a genuinely, good person and she loved children. She was someone who always saw the good in people and responded, to even the most difficult situations, with all the love she could give. At home, Jane could be found with the western channel on, hoping to catch Dances with Wolves or Gone with the Wind.

She was also known for her excellent cooking, especially her salmon patties. Jane was a mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and friend who will be loved and missed by many.

Preceding Jane in death her husband, Charles Honeycutt; parents who raised her to be the beautiful, godly woman she was, Blon D. and AW Decker; son, Mark Sumner Honeycutt; brothers, James Decker and Jody ompson; and sister, Polly Ann Decker. ose who will cherish Jane’s memory the most are her daughters, Jenny Gautreaux of Orange, Texas, and Melissa Payne of Port Arthur, Texas; sons, Barry Honeycutt of Orange, Texas, and Stan Honeycutt of Orange, Texas; sisters, Judy Slocomb of Galveston, Texas, and Linda Stone of Orange, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and many members of her extended family.

Continued from Page 7A contributions as well. In particular, he made large donations to the Jerry Lewis MDA Association, one of his favorites.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Jerry T. Hughes, Michael P. Hughes, and Karen D. Redkey; grandchildren, Loren Hughes, Holly Williams, Olivia Basinger, and Keaton Hughes; greatgrandchildren, Jaylen McKinnley, Tylen Hughes, and Taeya Hughes; sister, Jessie Fay Rodgers; and many other family members and friends.

A very special thanks to Linh Nguyen who cared for him at Cherished Years. You captured his heart and he loved you dearly. Also, thank you to Christie Frazier with Cherished Years, and Carmin White with Gentiva Hospice.

Taylor Nichole LutherSwiney, 18, Orange, Taylor Nichole LutherSwiney, 18, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Friday, December 9, 2016, at 1:00 PM, with David Luther officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow the funeral service at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held on ursday, December 8, 2016, from5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Taylor was born on Saturday, August 30, 1998, in Orange, Texas, to mother Erin Marie (Luther) Swiney. She was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, but did spend time living in Japan, in 2000, when her father, Branden Swiney, received transfer orders from the United States Army. Upon returning from Japan, Taylor was enrolled in the Little Cypress- Mauriceville School district and was a very involved student in her high school. Taylor was a member of many clubs and organiza-

tions at Little Cypress- Mauriceville High School and was voted by her peers to hold several leadership roles; President of HOSA and Vice President of TAFE. She was also a member of the Battlin’ Bear Band, where she was a band officer, played the bass clarinet, and was a valued member of the Woodwind Ensemble. During marching season, Taylor, who held the position of Lieutenant, could be found on the field with the band’s color guard. Taylor received her high school diploma from Little Cypress- Mauriceville High School and graduated number 71 in her high school class; Class of 2016.

After high school, Taylor applied and was accepted to Stephen F. Austin State University, where she planned to major in Education and minor in Sign Language; her dream was to be able to teach deaf children. Taylor was a very strong and outgoing person, who managed to always light up a room with her beautiful, contagious smile. She was a daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, and friend who was loved, and will be missed by many. ose who will cherish Taylor’s memory most are her parents, Erin and Branden Swiney; brother, Cameron Swiney; sisters, Madison Swiney, Kayla Swiney, and Josephine “Josie” Swiney; maternal grandparents, Debra Luther and Robert Luther; paternal grandparents, Mary Swiney and Jackie Swiney; aunts, Jamie Pollock and her husband, Jeff, Lisa Laughlin and her husband, John, Lori Pomonis and her husband, Jason, and Julie Boneau and her husband, Joseph; and many members of her extended family, and all of her very dear friends.

Honoring Taylor as Pallbearers are Jason Pomonis, Jeff Pollock, Joseph Boneau, Jordan Pachuca, Chase Courtier, Blake Castillo, William Swiney, and Ryan Porter; Honorary Pallbearers are Cameron, Dallan, Waylon, Brendon, Maximos, Jordan, Jacob, and Rylan.

Alceuse “Al” Deranger, 91, Orange, Alceuse “Al” Deranger, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 5, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., ursday, Decem-

ber 8, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Born in Arnaudville, Louisiana, on May 9, 1925, Al was the son of Dennis Deranger and Franc o i s e ’ (Mayer) D eranger.

He was a member of the United S t a t e s Army and proudly served his country in World War II in Austria, France, and Germany. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus. Al was of Cajun descent and enjoyed Cajun music and dancing. He was an old school gentleman known as a “champion of women”. Al loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed.

Al was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and 2 brothers.

He is survived by his loving wife, Genie Allemand Deranger; children, Johnny Deranger and wife Sandy, Priscilla Varnado and husband Paul, Joe Deranger, Paul Deranger and wife Cindy, Charles Deranger and wife Dorothy, Marie Burge and husband Brian, and Rachelle Deranger; step-son, John Allemand, Sr.; step-grandson, John Allemand, Jr. and wife Annalise Himmel Allemand; numerous other grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; his sister, Alice Devillier; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family.

Serving as pallbearers will be his children. Honorary pallbearer is John Allemand, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to the American Heart Association at 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320 Austin, TX 78759

Stefan Taylor Addison, 26, Orange Stefan Taylor Addison, 26, of Orange, Texas, passed away on

December 3, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., ursday, December 8, 2016, at Pecan Acres Baptist Church at 2000 Duncan Woods Ln., Vidor, TX 77662.

Officiating will be Brother Paul Fregia, of Pecan Acres Baptist Church and Brother George Gau, of Tu r n i n g Point Baptist Church.

Speaking will be T o d d Shores.

Vi s i t ation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Pecan Acres Baptist Church.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 9, 1990, Stefan was the son of Delton Lawrence Addison and Stephanie Ann Taylor Flores. Stefan’s son, Traeson, was the love of his life. He loved spending time with him, coaching his teams, and playing basketball with him. He enjoyed fishing with his Paw Paw, working out, being with family, and especially eating. Stefan was a friend to all and will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marggie and Freeman Addison; and his aunt, Brillianna Renee Taylor.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jessica Addison; his son, Traeson Addison; parents, Stephanie Flores and husband Bert, of Bacliff and Delton Addison and wife Alisha, of Bridge City; parents-in-law, Laura and Johnny DeRamus, of Orangefield; grandparents, Bobbye and Jim Taylor, of Orange; sisters, Cheyenne Ellis and husband Paul, of Bon Weir, Karma Addison, of Bridge City; niece and nephew, Addison and River Ellis; brother and sister-in-law, Alyssa Scales and Jonathon DeRamus; along with numerous other, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

Serving as pallbearers will be Zach Shores, Zach Peevey, Dallas Brantley, Herschel Walker, Dylan Hussey, Garrett Holmes, and Keeton Addison. Honorary pallbearers are Zack Chitty, Dennis Addison, and Jonathon DeRamus.

Thomas G. Hughes, 83, Orange omas G. Hughes, 83, of Orange, passed away on December 1, 2016, in Orange.

A graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Orange F o r e s t Lawn in West Orange.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Tommy was born in Center, Texas on June 4, 1933 to Annie B. Anderson Hughes and Martin Dies Hughes. He graduated from Center High School where he was co-captain of the basketball team. Tommy served his country in the United States Air Force. He loved playing golf and did for many years at the D.E.R.A. He also enjoyed shooting pool, playing shuffleboard, and cards with his friends. He retired from DuPont after 37 years of service as a lab analyst.

Tommy was a very caring, generous, and giving person, not only to his family and loved ones, but anonymous charitable

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cardiff Screens. Cardiff Screens can help with all your residential and business screens needs. They also provides awning services. Cardiff Screens is located 205 10th Street in Orange,TX and can be reached at (409) 882-1692.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Nine + Wedding Design, Event Planning and Rentals. NINE+ is a full-service event planning company founded by Terri Scarborough. A mother of nine, Terri started floral design work when the kids were young. From there, her work has transpired into a full service wedding and party event business with over 20 years of experience. Terri has a passion for making others’ dreams come true and she wants to help you. Nine + is located at 8480 HWY 87 N. and can be reached at (409) 882-4786.

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Chex Muddy Buddies NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record My two great granddaughters, “Ana” (short for Anastasia) Austin, age 14 and Whitney Austin, age 11 were here from Colorado for the anksgiving holidays. e girls alternate Christmas and anksgiving each year with the Fountain, Colorado parents and the Keatchie, Louisiana parents.

Previous to their visit, their grandmother (my daughter, Carol) and I decided since their mother would be working the Tuesday before anksgiving, she (Carol) and I would have them spend the night with us at my house and call it a “Slumber Party.” Since we planned this before they even left Colorado, I called ahead to find out each of their favorite snack so I could have it here for them. Ana’s choice was guacamole and Whitney’s was this Chex Cereal snack.

My son-in-law, Herb, is Youth Minister at his and Carol’s church, Haughton, Belle Park Baptist and Carol is the Girl’s Youth Director. ey have a very active group. at weekend the girls joined them at the annual YEC (Youth Evangelist Conference) in Lafayette, Louisiana returning on Tuesday.

Upon their return, Carol and the girls arrived here for our “Slumber Party.” Shortly after their arrival at my home, we left to attend my church’s (Minden First Baptist) member’s annual anksgiving banquet. After the banquet was over, we retreated to my house. e girls

were so tired from the weekend activities; they lay down on the floor in their sleeping bags to watch a bit of TV. ey soon fell sound asleep. ey were so deep in sleep; I did not awake them to move them to the guest bedroom’s bed. ey slept there on the living room floor all night and awoke rested and refreshed at 10:30 a.m. the next day. Following a breakfast (brunch?) of pancakes, we sat around the kitchen table eating their choice of snacks and playing a game called “Farkle.” I lost of course. is is this week’s KEEPER, recipe and because it is a favorite of Whitney’s, she showed me how to prepare it. It was her choice to use the peanut butter chips instead of peanut butter. SHE calls it “Puppy Chow;” (it does sort of look like “Puppy Chow”). I don’t know if it was on purpose but Whitney did not use the butter or vanilla extract. It was a rare treat. It makes a bunch; I think it could be divided into thoughtful homemade Christmas gifts. I was sorry to see our time together end and I miss them

still. Aren’t grandchildren a joy?

Chex Muddy Buddies (Whitney’s Puppy Chow) 9 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex or Chocolate cereal or combination (Whitney used the Rice Chex) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (Substituted Chocolate chips) ½ cup peanut butter (or may use chips) ½ cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 ½ cup powdered sugar PREP TIME: 15 minutes SERVINGS: 18 (½ cups each) Into a large bowl, measure cereal; set aside. In 1 quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter (chips), and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2 gallon resealable food storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator

OCARC Staff and Clients doing their part helping Orange County Sheriff’s Office with the Operation Blue Santa Program

The City of Pinehurst Police Department received 2 grants from the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDot) for their recent participation in the 2016 Labor Day incentive and their participation in both the Memorial Day and Labor Day incentive programs. The grants are $3000 each and will go towards equipment for the police department. Pictured is Lt. Keith Reneau and Officer Mark Grizzaffi receiving 2 ceremonial checks from Bridgett Hlavinka, who is the Traffic Safety Specialist of the Beaumont office of the Texas Department of Transportation.

Chief Fred R. Hanauer III states that he is proud of his officers for their proactive approach to traffic issues and also of Lt. Keith Reneau for spearheading the program. He stated further, “The important thing is that we can purchase new equipment such as radar guns and other things used to further our efforts without using local tax dollars and at the same time, insuring a safer community. I appreciate everyone involved especially Mrs. Hlvinka of TxDot.”

ORANGE POLICE REPORT Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on November 29, 2016: Fraud, 201 8th St Assault, 2540 Park Ave Robbery, 1406 10th St Found Property, 1202 16th St Death, 5 Lakeside Robbery, 804 1st St Mental Subject, 223 Schley Assault, 6105 Rosewood Process Service, 400 blk Pampa November 30, 2016: Privacy Violation, 7112 IH 10 Public Intox, 7112 IH 10 Custody/Jail Incident, 201 8th St Traffic Accident, 16th And Burton Privacy Violation, 7112 IH 10 Missing Person, 201 8th St Sexual Offense, 201 8th st Death, 1705 10th St Process Service, 16th and Park Process Service, 1100 Block 16th St December 1, 2016: Department Activity, 203 N

10th St Traffic Accident, 16th And Green Damaged Property, 1201 9th St Damaged Property, 3745 Ridgemont Dr Traffic Accident, 105 And 62 Traffic Accident, 62 And 1078 Traffic Accident, Mlk AND 87 Misc Incidents, 901 Link Ave December 2, 2016 - December 4, 2016 Burglary, 111 Pine Ave Damaged Property, 2540 Park Ave Assault, 2540 Park Ave Privacy Violation, 108 Green Ave eft, 2008 Burton ave Miscellaneous, Strickland And 37th Process Service, 12099 Fm 1442 Lost Property, 201 8th St Death, 4505 Bob Hall Rd Sexual Offense, 3448 Edgemont Dr Other Crimes Against Society, 7112 IH 10

ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORT Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses for November 16, 2016-November 30, 2016 The Donut Palace, 5320 North Highway 105 Vidorsausage/boudin found at unsafe temperatures. No record of time found on holding sausage/boudin out of room temperatures. Using same pan liner multiple times to bake kolaches. Score 93 West Orange Middle School, 500 N 13th Street Orange- - No violations found on todays inspection.

Score 100 The Brown Estate, 4205 Park Avenue Orange- - No Violations found on todays inspection. Score 100 St. Mary’s School, 2600 Bob Hall Road Orange- - No Violations found on todays inspection. Score 100 West Orange High School, 1400 Newton Street Orange- No Violations found on todays inspection. Score 100 Wendy’s #50, 3113 Edgar Brown Drive Orange- several flies found throughout. venta-hood needs to be cleaned of old grease. Score 98 Early Learning Child Care, 2395 Highway 12

Vidor- No score was givenfirst health inspection given to this daycare. city of vidor no longer giving daycare inspections so health department began inspecting daycares. Score 0 Subway #62184,1545 North Main Street Vidor- No Violations found on todays inspection. Score 100 Burger King#110-,605 North main Street Vidor- No score was given today.restaurant had a outside/inside remodel and was closed for a few months. Pre-opening inspection was done and no issues were found. Score- 0 Pizza Hut #2729, 1152 Texas Avenue Bridge CityPre-opening inspection. okay to operate. No Score Pine Forrest Fuel, 4255 North Main Street- Store opened deli section of store.okay to operate deli.

Community Church School, 3400 North MLK drive Orange- - No Violations found on todays inspection. Score 100 Subway #4151, 300 North Main Street Vidor- Dead insects found in most of light shields, walls near ice machine need to be cleaned of old dust.

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PLAYOFF GAMES Joe Kazmar For The Record

WOS Mustangs Over Geronimo Navarro WEST ORANGE-STARK (140) over GERONIMO NAVARRO (14-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday at NRG Stadium in Houston— The Mustangs are facing a team that has won as many games as they have and must be treated as a team that can beat them. I don’t think that will happen but the Mustangs must continue to play tough offensively, defensively and in the kicking game and good things will happen. Navarro wasn’t supposed to beat Cuero last weekend, but came through with an impressive 35-21 victory and want to do the same thing to our Mustangs. However, it’s not going to happen!!!

CLASS 6A Div. I—Allen (14-0) over The Woodlands (14-0), Lake Travis (13-1) over Atascocita (121); Div II—DeSoto (14-0) over Klein Collins (13-1), Cibolo Steele (13-1) over Cinco Ranch (11-3).

CLASS 5A Div I—Denton Ryan (14-0) over Highland Park (12-2), Richmond Foster (14-0) over Manvel (14-0); Div II—Aledo (14-0) over Mesquite Poteet (11-3, College Station (14-0) over Corpus Christi Calallen (13-1).

CLASS 4A Div I—Abilene Wylie (12-1) over Kennedale (11-3), China Spring (13-1) over Carthage (11-2); Div II—Gilmer (131) over Sweetwater (12-1).

CLASS 3A Div. I—Mineola (12-2) over Wall (11-3), Malakoff (14-0) over Yoakum (10-4); Div II—Gunter (14-0) over Canadian 12-2), Arp (12-2) over Boling (122).

Mustang Head Coach Cornel Thompson shows off the trophy for the quarterfinal game last Friday as he talks to his team after the big 48-5 win.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustangs prepare for Navarro

MUSTANG INSIDER MERI ELEN JACOBS For The Record

Neither wind, nor rain, nor cold could keep the Mustangs from performing Friday night in the 48-5 win over the Giddings Buffaloes at Texan Drive Stadium in New Caney. Although things started off a little off kilter, once the Mustangs got going, they didn’t stop until the last seconds ticked off of the clock.

The Mustangs will now face the Navarro Panthers this Friday night at 7:30 in NRG Stadium in the

semi-final round.

“After a shaky start, I thought that Paul Ivory got in there and got the job done in place of Ryan (Ragsdale),” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “We were able to do some things on the offensive side of the ball that we were capable of and defensively, we did a good job. Overall we played pretty good with missing starters from both offense and defense. Above all, I’m proud for the victory. We just assured ourselves 48 more minutes of football.”

Ragsdale sat out with a groin injury and Demorris Thibodeaux is out with a broken collar bone. The

Mustangs got Justin Brown back, who has been out several weeks with a broken arm, and receiver Blake Robinson.

The first possession was a disaster when Ivory’s snap sailed over quarterback Jack Dallas’ head two times, with the second resulting in a safety. Giddings was able to get add three more with a 22 yard field goal. While the defense was working on the field, the Mustang offense was rallying around Ivory and “Coach” Ragsdale was encouraging Ivory to get the job done. Those were the last two errant snaps as the combination of Ivory and Dal-

las were able to lead the offense for the win.

The Mustangs took the lead on their second possession as Dallas capped off a 2 minute, 6 play drive with a 3 yard touchdown. Kicker Chad Dallas’s PAT was good to put the Mustangs up, 7-5.

On Giddings’ next series, Malick Phillips picked off Buffalo Rusin Grimm to set up the second touchdown. Four plays later, Jeremiah Shaw took the handoff and bullied his way 29 yards for six. Dallas’s PAT was good. After three downs,

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CLASS 2A Div. I—Crawford (13-1) over Abernathy (12-2), Refugio (13-1) over Centerville (11-3); Div II—Iraan (14-0) over Wellington (13-1), Bremond (140) over Burton (13-1).

CLASS A (Six-Man) Div. I— Borden County (14-0) over Jonesboro (14-0); Div. II—Richland Springs (14-0) over Balmorhea (14-0).

PRO PICKS—Oakland over Kansas City (Thursday Night); Houston over Indianapolis, Minnesota over Jacksonville, Denver over Tennessee, Pittsburgh over Buffalo, Arizona over Miami, NY Jets over San Francisco, Cincinnati over Cleveland, San Diego over Carolina, Dallas over NY Giants, Washington over Philadelphia, Atlanta over LA Rams, Tampa Bay over New Orleans, Detroit over Chicago, Seattle over Green Bay; New England over Baltimore (Monday Night).

“How do you WIN? By getting average players to play good and good players to play great.

That’s how you WIN.” Bum Phillips

The Chain Gang defense held Giddings to 145 total yards.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Kavyn Cooper heads for the endzone on a 61 yard touchdown play. Cooper finished the game with 5 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown.

RECORD PHOTO: Earl Davis

Panthers hope they’re WOS worthy “This is first time for us. They’re going to be a tremendous challenge. They’re on a record-setting year on the defensive side of the ball. We’re just glad to be there on our side.”

Both teams are 14-0 but WO-S manhandled its fourth-round opponent, Giddings, 48-5, last week.

The Chain Gang Defense of the No. 1-ranked Ponies owns eight shutouts and has outscored opponents 738-56, for an average game score of 53-4.

Navarro needed two scores of more than 90 yards out by defensive back Garrett Weaver to get

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Don’t look for the head coach of the Navarro Panthers to say anything crazy and wind up on the West Orange-Stark bulletin board this week.

You could almost hear Les Goad genuflecting to Cornel Thompson and the Mustangs over the phone Tuesday afternoon.

“Well, they’re just awfully talented and have been here multiple times,” Goad said about the Mustangs, his team’s opponents in a Class 4A Division II state semifinal game at 7:30 p.m. Friday at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Navarro senior running back Jared Leal sprints down field during the Panthers match up against Bandera on Friday, Nov. 4.

PHOTO: Allison Magin

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Mustangs advance in state playoffs to face Navarro Giddings ended up punting back to WO-S and in less than two minutes, Dallas again did the honors with a quarterback sneak behind Mandel Turner-King.

The Buffaloes showed new life when they moved the ball down to the 13 yard line, but on third down and two, Turner-King pounced on a loose ball that gave the Mustangs possession with less than a minute in the half. Dallas found a streaking Jeremiah Shaw down the left sideline all alone, who took the ball 49 yards to put the game at 27-5.

The Mustangs had the ball most of the third quarter, scoring on a one yard run by Jack Dallas. Giddings still couldn’t break through the Chain Gang defense and ended up punting four plays later.

Dallas found Kentavious Miller for a 54 yard catch for six to open the fourth quarter.

Kavyn Cooper added six more on a 61 yard jaunt down the field. Dallas hit the last PAT, making 6 of 7. The Mustangs earned a trip to the semi-final round for the third year in a row after the 48-5 win.

“This is the sixth year that we have been to at least the fourth round,” Thompson said. “We aren’t satisfied with that. We have to take care of business this week. Navarro is a senior laden team and they’re pretty good.”

According to Thompson, the Panthers line up offensively in the Slot T/Wing T. “This will be the tenth time that we’ve lined up against this,” Thompson said. “Every team runs it a little differently and they are more power oriented with the ISO, buck sweep and bootleg pass.”

Navarro has two 1000 yard rushers in full back Jake

WOS Mustang Keyshawn Holman tackles Alexis Orocio in the back field.

Wright and half back Jared Leal. Both are two way starters. Slot back Tanner Law also has close to 1000 yards.

“With those three, you hardly think about their quarterback Will Eveld until he throws the ball,” Thompson said. “Tight end Tanner Whitson is his go to receiver.

They are definitely capable of running and throwing the ball.”

On defense, the Panthers run a 3 3 stack, pressure de-

fense, playing both man and zone, and have been affective with it. They have several players that go both ways.

The only common opponent the two have is Giddings. Navarro beat the Buffaloes, 3721.

Tickets for the game will be on sale Thursday, 9-12 and 1-3 and Friday, 9-12, at the athletic office. Adult prices are $11 and $6 for students with all tickets at the gate $15.

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past Cuero 35-21 last week.

“We ran into Cuero three years in a row, but we finally got over that hump,” says Goad, in his eighth year at the school which is located in the off-the-beaten-path town of Geronimo, between Austin and San Antonio.

“This is a tremendous honor to play against a program so rich in tradition.”

The Panthers, 35-3 since 2014, have built some tradition of their own.

“Our senior class is really strong,” Goad says. “We’ve had 10 or 11 seniors every year, but I think they just had a little more maturity this year. They finally came together as a group.

“And we finally got past Cuero.”

The Panthers beat Cuero despite being held under 200 yards rushing by the Gobblers.

In the playoffs, Navarro is averaging 370.5 rushing yards and 432.8 total yards per game while outscoring opponents 50.5-17.3 per game.

Leading the rushing attack for Goad are three seniors -Jake Wright, Jared Leal and Tanner Law -- who run from the Slot-T, the same offense favored in these parts by Bridge City.

Wright, a two-time district MVP at linebacker, has rushed for 1,140 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. Leal has 1,052 yards and 20 TDs while Law has 975 yards and an 8-yard per carry average to go with eight TDs.

Junior quarterback Will Eveld, has thrown for 1,449 yards and 20 touchdowns despite passing fewer than 10 times per game.

Weaver, a 5-8 speedster who scored last week on a 94yard kickoff return and a 97yard interception return, has eight pickoffs this season.

“Obviously, we’re going to have to do something that most people haven’t done,” Goad says of his team’s prospects of denying WO-S its third straight title game appearance.

“We’re going to have to control the ball a little bit and put some points up, which seems a big task for most people. On the other side of ball, we’re going to have to not give up the big play.”

Mustangs’ playoff alters hoops sked The West Orange-Stark football playoff game Friday night has caused a shift in boys basketball schedule.

The games set for Friday Dec. 9 against East Chambers, have been moved to Saturday Dec. 10.

The junior varsity game will begin at 2 p.m. with the varsity contest to begin at 4 p.m.

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RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

team NRG Park is located within the Inner Loop of the south-

ern portion of Interstate Loop 610 between Kirby Street and Fannin Street.

Directions are as follows:From the North-Take I-45 (south) or Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south); Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 Loop (west); Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit; Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main; From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall; From South Main turn right on McNee; Enter main gate at NRG ParkFrom the South-Take I-45 (north) or Hwy. 288 (north) to 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit; Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main; From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall; From South Main turn right on McNee; Enter main gate at NRG ParkFrom the East-Take I-10 (west) to 610 (south); Take 610 (south) to Fannin or South Main exit; Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main; From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall; From South Main turn right on McNee; Enter main gate at NRG ParkFrom the West-Take I-10 (east) to 610 (south); Take 610 (south) to South Main or Fannin exit; Exit and turn left on South Main or Fannin; From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall; From South Main turn right on McNee; Enter main gate at NRG Park Come out and support the Mustangs!!

The atmosphere and weather will be just right inside NRG Stadium Friday night.

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ASTROS TRY TO FIX BIGGEST WEAKNESS EARLY KAZ’S KORNER For The Record Joe Kazmar

The Houston Astros found out early in the 2016 major league baseball season that they had a huge deficiency in their regular batting order.

More than half of the starting lineup had batting averages around or under the .200 mark and with plenty of strikeouts to boot.

The front office kept jockeying players from their Class AAA affiliate to the majors, but with little success. Most of the elevated players came to the majors with glaring weaknesses, which didn’t take the opposing teams long to discover.

The result was the same— too many batters hitting around that anemic .200 batting average-- which limited the number of big innings for the Astros because they were unable to drive in runners in scoring position with any regularity.

However, the 2016 Astros were among the major league leaders in hitting home runs, which kept them in many ball games.

But the bottom line was that the Houston Astros were one of the weakest hitting teams in the major leagues which probably prevented them from getting into the post-season playoffs.Throw in the fact that three of their front-line pitchers had to shut their respective seasons down in late August and early September due to injuries and there’s another reason the Astros didn’t finish the season strong.

This really bothered general manager Jeff Luhnow early in the summer and he opened up the team’s purse strings and committed $138.5 million in guaranteed money to untested infielder Yulieski Gurriel, who can play both infield and outfield, and more recently obtained outfielder Josh Reddick and catcher Brian McCann.

But the biggest deal Luhnow made was last weekend when he got a commitment from veteran slugger Carlos Beltran, who will be 40 years old during the upcoming 2017 season and brings impeccable credentials to his new team.

Beltran, you remember, was a late-season pickup for the Astros back in 2004, who helped Houston reach the playoffs.

Beltran’s performance in the 2004 post-season was almost unbelievable to this day.

In 12 games against Atlanta and St. Louis he batted .435 with eight homers, 14 RBIs and six stolen bases.

But the Astros were unable to re-sign Beltran for the 2005 season—the one where they went to the World Series—and he inked a whopping sevenyear, $119 million deal the following January with the New York Mets.

Ever since that day, the fans at Minute Maid Park booed

Beltran lustily every time he came to the plate. Hopefully the booing will stop now that he’s one of us.

Beltran spent most of the last three years with the New York Yankees, but finished last season with the Texas Rangers after a trade-deadline deal.

During his 19-year major league career Beltran has banged out 2,617 hits including 536 doubles, 78 triples and 421 home runs for a career .281 batting average and drove in 1,536 runs.

You can count on a couple of fingers the number of 2016 Houston Astros who topped .281 last season.

And Beltran hasn’t given any indication of slowing down, despite his age. Last year he hit .304 with the Yankees and .280 with the Rangers, belting 29 home runs and driving in 93 runs.

The Astros plan on using the switch-hitting Beltran as their main designated hitter, but he also could play the outfield or first base if they get into a bind.

Luhnow, who desperately tried to keep the Astros’ payroll in the lower echelon compared to the other major league franchises, has committed $54.5 million of their 2017 payroll to Yulieski Gurriel, Reddick, McCann and Beltran’s $16 million and is a sure bet to exceed $100 million for the first time since 2009.

Like they say in the high finance circles—it takes money to make money.

So let’s hope that Luhnow’s four-player investment pays off in playoff dollars when this 2017 season concludes.

KWICKIES…Earl Thomas fans were saddened to see him carried off the field in Seattle Sunday night with a broken

Photo: Carlos Beltran, SI.com

leg. Earl nearly made one of the most sensational interceptions ever seen by NFL fans.

Today his NFL future is up in the air as he contemplates rehabbing and resuming his career or perhaps even considering retirement.

After listening to Dallas Cowboys fans waiting for their heroes to fall out of their tree and come back to earth all season long, most are convinced that the Pokes are for real and are now expecting them to be the top contenders for a Super Bowl berth. As long as Idiot Owner Jerry

Jones keeps Tony Romo on the bench and puts 100 per cent of his trust in Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott the team should be fine.

JUST BETWEEN US…In case you haven’t seen my mug around town or read my writing for the past six weeks, the reason is that I suffered another bout with diverticulitis which led to a perforated bowel and peritonitis which infected all parts of my body and put me in Baptist Hospital Beaumont’s ICU for 12 days.

My chest looked like a chicken coop with all those staples in

it. However, things got a little better and I was sent to The Meadows for four weeks of rehabilitation that I reduced to two weeks, probably because I was in half-decent shape before I got sick. Anyhow, I was released from The Meadows last Friday night and I’m here at home getting around with a walker. Most of my staples are out and the Home Health folks are visiting me quite frequently. It’s been quite an experience for someone who has had good health most of my life.

NASA Awards Contract for Refueling Mission Spacecraft

Staff Report The Record NASA has awarded the Restore-L Spacecraft Bus and Support Services contract to Space Systems/Loral of Palo Alto, California. Restore-L is a robotic spacecraft equipped with the tools, technologies and techniques needed to service satellites currently in orbit.

The contract has a firmfixed-price and includes a three-year core period and a two-year indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity portion.

The total maximum value of the contract is $127 million.

Space Systems/Loral will provide spacecraft bus, critical hardware and services for the development, deploy-

ment and operations of the Restore-L mission. They also will provide related services to accomplish mission integration, test, launch and operations.

The Restore-L Project is managed within NASA’s Satellite Servicing Projects Division at the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.

The Satellite Servicing Projects Division at Goddard was established in 2009 to continue NASA’s 40-year legacy of satellite servicing and repair. Restore-L is a free-flying mission projected to launch in 2020 to perform in-orbit satellite servicing on an operational government asset in low-Earth orbit.

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Santa Claus and his collection of mechanical toys return to the Heritage House Museum Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa is now on the third generation of some children he’s seen at the restored 1902 house.

Heritage House is a middle class home that was saved from demolition and moved to 905 W. Division Avenue in downtown Orange. After a restoration, the house opened to the public as a local history museum.

The Santa visits started nearly 40 years ago and have become a tradition for Orange County families.

Santa will have his model train set up. As children wait to sit on his lap and whisper their wishes, they can play with a variety of wind-up toys. The Heritage House board members will be serving punch and cookies.

The visit is free, but Heritage House has a small charge for photographs with the Jolly Old Elf.

Orange Community Players will present Yuletide VI, A Country Christmas, on December 8, 9 and 10. Please join them at 7:00 pm for “Greets & Treats.” Performances will begin at 7:37pm. Tickets are $25 for the food, beverages and entertainment. Please call 409-882-9137 for reservations or order tickets online at .

Community Christian School’s 2016 Homecoming King and Queen are Ricky Foster and India Alexander.

Congratulations!

John Rzeznik, at left, and Robby Takac, better known as the Goo Goo Dolls, performed in front of a capacity crowd this past Sunday night inside the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. The band performed many of its well known hits, including “Long Way Down” and “Iris,” as the fans clamored for more.

The Jefferson Theatre will be the site of another concert as country music star Travis Tritt returns to the Golden Triangle on Thursday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $45-$79 for all ages at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Beaumont Civic Center box office.

First United Methodist Christmas schedule First United Methodist Church of Orange invites you to come celebrate the birth of our lord and savior.

Our weekly service includes 8 a.m. Traditional Service in the Slade Chapel between 5th and 6th streets on Elm St., 9:00am Contemporary Service in the Praise Center on 5th Street between Pine St. and Elm St., 11:00am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary on 6th and Elm Street.

Special services for the holidays include: The Children’s Program, “The Mystery of Simon

Shepherd”, on Dec. 4th in the Praise Center at 5:30pm Dinner served; Children’s Advent Event, “Jesus’ Love Never Melts”, on Dec.10th in the Praise Center from 9:30a-11:30am; The Choir Cantata, “Tapestry of Light”, on Dec. 18th at 11:00a in the Sanctuary; Blue Christmas Service on Wed. Dec. 21st at 6:00p in the Slade Chapel and Candlelight Service on Sat. Dec. 24th at 6:00p in the Sanctuary.

NO SERVICES on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day… one combined service at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

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Duck season set to resume LU names all-conference OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

After a 12 day layoff the Texas duck season is set to resume once again on December 10th and it happens to fall just perfect after the coldest weather of the year. e weather man appears to have cooperated as forecasts call for freezing and near freezing temps for several days leading up to S a t u r d a y ’s opener.

Reports from farther up the flyway suggest the biggest influx of birds has yet to happen as they migrate from the north. Many outfitters I have spoken with say the same thing and that is they believe the biggest migration is about two weeks behind schedule. If that is truly the case then the coastal hunters should be in for a great second half of the year.

Due to many factors such as lack of available water in many areas to the north and the coldest weather of the year on the horizon it would make perfect sense to see a major increase of ducks and geese to this part of the state. e only problem with that theory is that ducks and geese don’t read so for the time being all local hunters can do is chase the birds that are here.

As far as chasing birds are concerned I have really noticed an increase in the number of hunters, especially younger hunters. is is a great thing to see as they will no doubt be the future of the sport for many years to come but that also comes with a set of problems. e increased numbers of hunters has upped the level of competition for prime areas to hunt which in turn has pushed many hunters to the wrong side of the law. Local public hunting areas that are only open on specific days are routinely hunted on non-hunting days by those either ignorant of the law or just brazen enough to do it and not care.

I spoke to a game warden at the launch on Sunday and it was

Senior Brendan Langley has been named first-team AllSouthland Conference as a defensive back and punt return specialist announced league officials Tuesday afternoon. In addition to Langley, five other Cardinals were named to the 2016 All-Southland teams as voted on by the league head coaches and media relations directors.

Langley was joined on the team by classmates Xavier Bethany, Koby Couron, Kade Harrington and DeAndre Jennings and sophomore Cameron Hampton. Bethany garnered second-team recognition, while Couron, Hampton, Harrington and Jennings received an honorable mention nod.

A versatile athlete, Langley impacted all three phases of the game during his career with the Cardinals. Transferring to LU as receiver, he converted to the defensive side of the ball midway through his junior campaign.

Langley spent the whole 2016 season at corner and become one of the nation's best.

Langley guided the Southland's top pass defense which

surrendered fewer than 190 yards per game. He led the Southland, and ranked among the nation's top 10 in interceptions per game. His six interceptions on the season tied for the second most in the country.

Langley tied a school record with three interceptions in the squad's victory over Southeastern Louisiana to earn conference defensive player of the week honors. His three-interception game equaled an outcome that had only been seen two other times in program history, and the first time since 1983. e other two Cardinals to record three picks in a game are Donald Rawls (1983) and Pat Gibbs (1971).

Langley also became the first player in program history to return two punts for scores in a single game to earn Southland Special Teams Player of the Week honors against Incarnate Word. Langley returned 21 punts for 245 yards (11.7 ypr) and two scores as a senior. He is one of just four athletes nationally to return at least two punts for touchdowns this past season.

Bethany has been one of the Southland's top safeties during his four-year career. e Burton, Texas native finished third in the league with 103 tackles (9.4 pg). He teamed with Langley to create one of the more intimidating defensive backfields in school history. Bethany ranked fourth in the Southland in interceptions, and was also among the league leaders in passes defended as a senior.

A two-year starter, Jennings has been one of the league's top tight ends during his time at LU. He recorded a career year for the Cardinals hauling in 22 passes for 217 yards. Couron started all 11 games for the Cardinals at defensive end in 2016. e Nederland, Texas native, recorded 25 tackles, including two for losses, and was credited with a pass break up and a quarterback hurry. e school's all-time leading rusher, Harrington's season was cut short by an injury midway through the year. Despite the injury, Harrington still rushed for 636 yards and four touchdowns, and hauled in nine passes for 120 yards.

Lamar University's Montagne Center, already the premier oncampus basketball facility in the Southland Conference, is now even better thanks to a new video display and scoreboards. e new four-sided video board, produced by Nevco of Greenville, Ill., is the centerpiece of the new installation.

Highly visible to all 10,080 seats (the largest seating capacity in the Southland Conference), the new 6 mm full-color LED video display system, which features more than 1.3 million pixels, has the ability to show live ingame video, instant replays and current statistics along with graphics, animations and messages from sponsors. e new board was made possible thanks to a generous donation from Susan Conn McCurry in memory of C.W. and Dorothy Anne Conn.

Fans cheering on the Cardinals will see custom animations and graphics. Combined with a new lighting system and power-

ful new sound system, LU boosters will experience dynamic pre-game introductions to get them pumped up even before the ball is tipped off.

"We are always looking to do new things to enhance the fan experience at our athletic venues," LU Director of Athletics Jason Henderson said." We think the new additions to the Montagne Center will add a level of excitement for our students and our fans. We were proud to work with Nevco on this project."

LED rings positioned above and below the main board will provide additional graphics and messages to the fans. In addition, new auxiliary scoreboards hung at each end of the arena

will provide fans with current statistics for each player on the court.

Fans attending LU men's and women's basketball games at the Montagne Center this season will also notice new digital scorers' tables that will add to their enjoyment of the game.

Also new this season will be three-sided shot clocks that also indicate game time positioned atop of each backboard, allowing fans to easily see the seconds tick down before a buzzer-beating attempt is launched. Also included in the new installation are end-of-period lights to help officials decide whether a shot was released in time, and new locker-room countdown clocks.

Lamar University’s Montagne gets a new video scoreboard

Six-year old Halen Maxwell is all smiles as he proudly shows off his first ducks. amazing to hear how many calls they get and citations they write on hunters who continue to hunt off limit areas.

Another big problem that is much more common to younger or beginning hunters is bird identification.

Now to say that veteran hunters never mistakenly identify a bird would be completely false because it does happen but not nearly as often as the beginner. Along with mis-identification there is also the problem with not knowing the exact limit on different species of birds.

You wouldn’t believe how many hunters show up at a check station believing they are perfectly legal only to find out they have some how broken the law. In a case like that it’s plain to see the hunter had no knowledge of breaking the law and had no intent or else they would

not have brought the illegal birds to the check station. e hunters who knowingly break the law and try to get away with it are a completely different story and usually are dealt with in a much harsher fashion. Young or beginning hunters can really help themselves out by reading and studying birds both in books and in the field. e ability to identify ducks in flight or at hand is something all waterfowl hunters should strive to perfect.

Hopefully the second split will open up this weekend and the numbers of birds in the area will equal the anticipation from the local hunters.

Looking at all the factors like weather, tides, and moon phases it sure seems like the odds for success have increased but only time will tell if it actually happens. Good luck and be safe.

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GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES e following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Deked Acting on tips about individuals routinely shooting feral hogs and deer from the roadway at night, Red River County wardens deployed a full body mount deer decoy with radio controlled head movements that simulate a live buck.

Shortly after setting up the deke, a truck stopped and the driver exited the vehicle and fired one shot at the decoy with a pistol. e subject was arrested for hunting from a public roadway and discharging a firearm from a public road.

Other citations were issued related to alcohol. An investigation is ongoing regarding hunting deer in closed season and hunting deer at night.

A Sobering Situation e duties of a Texas game warden don’t always involve illegal acts in the field. While on

patrol in Del Rio, a Val Verde County game warden took quick action after observing a vehicle driving on the wrong side of a busy four-lane divided highway. He was able to pull the vehicle over without incident and upon making contact it became immediately apparent to the warden that the driver was extremely impaired. A state trooper arrived within minutes to assist and they were able to control traffic and safely move the vehicle off the highway. Due to the condition of the driver, they were unable to perform standard field sobriety tests.

However, a breath sample using the trooper’s portable intoxilizer registered .209 BAC (blood alcohol content), more than twice the legal limit for driving while intoxicated. e driver was arrested and transported to county jail.

Two for One A Pecos County game warden received a call from a local ranch that had started their MLD (Managed Lands Deer)

permit whitetail hunting. e ranch foreman stated that one of their hunters mistakenly harvested a mule deer and the hunter would not be leaving for a couple days. e warden made plans to head to the ranch first thing in the morning prepared to educate the hunter on wildlife identification and issue a citation for hunting mule deer in closed season. Before he could get to the ranch, the warden received another call from the foreman letting him know a second hunter had come in late with another mule deer. Both hunters said they thought they killed whitetail deer, but were not sure when they took the shot. Both hunters were cited for hunting mule deer in closed season. (Restitution pending)

In the Spotlight A Matagorda County game warden was on patrol in the College Port area when he observed a vehicle spotlighting and the driver shoot from a public road. As the warden started to approach the vehicle,

another truck appeared and dropped off an individual in the field where the shooter had fired. Both vehicles drove away; the warden called another warden for backup, followed the vehicles and was able to stop both.

With the aid of thermal imaging the wardens located and apprehended the individual in the field. e onsite investigation revealed that the suspect had wounded a whitetail buck, but was unable to find the deer.

Drug paraphernalia was discovered in the suspect’s vehicle, along with a spotlight, a .22 caliber hornet rifle and a spent shell casing. Statements were taken and numerous citations are pending.

No Deke Required A Bowie County game warden observed a vehicle moving slowly along a county road. A short time later the vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway and the occupants began shooting at a herd of feral hogs that were crossing the road. e warden made contact

with the vehicle and the four occupants were found to be in possession of a .22 caliber rifle and several alcoholic beverages.

Multiple citations were issued for hunting from a public roadway, driving under the influence of alcohol-minor, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and minor in possession of alcohol. (Cases pending)

Legal Deer, Illegal Harvest A Titus County game warden received a photo on his cell phone from an informant showing a juvenile holding the head of a white-tailed deer he believed did not meet the county’s antler restrictions. After enlarging the photo on a computer, the warden determined the deer to be a legal spike buck having at least one unbranched antler, but the informant had also indicated the juvenile was acting like he did something wrong. e warden identified the juvenile in the photo and made contact with him and his guardian.

After interviewing the juvenile, it was discovered that three juvenile males and an 18-year-old male shot the deer off the road at night prior to the opening of deer season. e deer was shot with a bow and two .22 caliber rifles. e entire deer, except for the head, was then dumped deep in the woods on a private ranch. Citations were issued on a variety of violations including: hunting deer from a public road, hunting deer with the aid of artificial light, waste of game and no hunter education certification. (Cases and civil restitution pending)

Early Start, Bad Call

National Junior Honor Society members were inducted in May 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year. The eighth grade member include President Dayne Seay, Vice President Mallory Huggins, Secretary Laney Vigil, Treasurer Sydney Schmitt, Jacob Anderson, Mark Pesek, Olivia Grant, Jagger McCollum and Emilie Mayfield.

Pictured are (left to right) Anderson, Seay, Pesek, Schmitt, McCollum, Grant, Mayfield, Vigil and Huggins.

On Oct. 28, a Shelby County game warden was on patrol when he received a tip about a white-tailed buck being cleaned at a nearby hunting camp. e warden arrived at the camp and found an 8-point buck that had been harvested that afternoon. e hunters claimed they had to track the buck for some time, which was their reasoning for cleaning it so late. Upon further investigation, the warden discovered that at the direction of his father who was occupying the same hunting stand, a juve-

nile had shot the buck with a rifle. e father confessed to telling his kid to shoot the buck a day before the youth-only weekend season. (Charges and restitution pending)

Showing off His Trophy A week prior to opening day of deer season, an Angelina County warden received information that a Huntington man shot an 8-point buck from his back porch while the deer fed at a feeder. e warden showed up at the suspect’s residence, found evidence a deer had been shot under a feeder and during a search of the property for evidence, located a fresh deer carcass with the antlers removed.

An ice chest with the quartered venison was also found. e suspect drove up shortly and after making contact, the warden discovered a set of deer antlers in the bed of his vehicle. e subject was issued a citation for hunting deer during closed season. (Case and civil restitution pending)

Gone Fishing A Lubbock County landowner called the game warden after witnessing several individuals trespassing on his property. e warden responded and located three men, two of which were convicted felons, fishing well within the fenced and posted property. e warden placed all three men under arrest for criminal trespass and booked them into the Lubbock County Detention Center. One of the three men was also booked under a pending arrest warrant.

We Were Just Feeding the Decoys While on patrol in Jim Wells County and checking on dove hunters, a game warden noticed a group had placed a feeder in the center of their decoy spread.

As the warden was preparing to issue citations for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area, he discovered one of the hunters did not have a hunting license and was a felon in possession of a firearm. at individual was arrested. Gear and 40 dove were seized. (Cases pending)

Congratulations Cole Prejean on killing your 1st Buck!

St. Mary Catholic School students are voting for a staff member with the best “Ugly Sweater”. The sweaters were modeled for the entire school after Friday morning prayer. Pictured are (left to right) Ms. Corrao, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Bandiero, Mrs. Pousson, Mrs. Gunn-Weatherford, Mrs. King, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Wimberley and Mrs. Smith.

We love ya, Mom, Dad, Cade, Case, MawMaw, Pawpaw, Nana & Gamps

‘Tis the season for Rainbow Trout fishing ese stockings won’t be found hanging by the chimney, but they’ll still bring plenty of joy this winter to boys and girls of all ages. e Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) annual fish stockings of rainbow trout are currently underway on 18 designated Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state.

In the coming months, TPWD will stock nearly 300,000 hatchery-raised trout at lakes, ponds and river tailraces for fun winter fishing.

Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes in 11 urban areas around Texas offer family fishing opportunities in clean, well-lit spots in city parks with picnic tables

and restrooms and will be stocked frequently throughout the season.

For those who want to experience a true trout fishing destination adventure, the popular Guadalupe River fishery downstream of Canyon Lake between Austin and San Antonio will receive its first TPWD stocking Friday, Dec. 2. Temporary lease agreements with four privately-owned resorts provide free public fishing access to the river. More than 100 additional sites around the state will receive one or more stockings of trout.

TPWD has stocked rainbows

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Easy tips help cut energy bills e heat is on! While summer temperatures are reaching sweltering levels outside, you can stay one step ahead of their effect on your energy bill by implementing some simple and efficient solutions inside your home or business.

“Temperatures throughout Southeast Texas are hitting 95 and above, without figuring in the heat index,” said Vernon Pierce, Entergy Texas, Inc. customer service director. “While the first reaction is to crank down the A/C, remember that heating and cooling costs make up more than half of your monthly energy bill. By taking energy-efficient measures now, your air conditioner will run less and that, in turn, will help keep your bill down as the summer heat continues.”

Top ways to save energy and keep your costs lower without sacrificing comfort are: Get your A/C inspected. Inspectors can make sure your system is leak-free and operating as efficiently as possible.

Don’t forget about air filters; some units require monthly cleaning or replacing.

Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or the highest comfortable temperature. Every degree lower than 78 can raise your bill

as much as 3 percent. So if you crank down the A/C to a cooler 72 degrees, you’ve already increased your bill by 18 percent.

Buy a programmable thermostat. As energy usage rises, costs also rise. If you spend most of your day outside of the house, set your thermostat to automatically shut off or raise the A/C setting when you’re away.

Use fans to cool off, but remember – fans cool people, not rooms. Ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity and circulate the air, which helps you feel several degrees cooler. Just remember to turn them off when you leave the room.

Close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. Also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.

Seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and duct work.

Weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air inside the house and the hot air outdoors.

“We also encourage you to visit entergy.com/savemoney to access a slew of energy-saving tips and calculators that will help you determine the best cost-cutting scenarios to suit your lifestyle,” Pierce said. “And

to avoid the billing spikes that extreme temperatures can bring, we suggest you sign up for Level Billing if you haven’t already done so. at way, you can better control your monthly budget.”

What’s more, you also can take advantage of a variety of energy-efficiency programs and services through our Entergy Solutions program, which offers ways to help you lower your energy bill and find new ways to save energy – and money – at your home or business.

For customers struggling to pay their summer energy bills, Entergy Texas, Inc. helps lowincome, disabled and elderly customers through its customer-assistance fund, e Power to Care. e Power to Care is administered by Project Care Texas and funded by Entergy employees, customers and shareholders. Bill pay assistance is also available through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. rough these programs, in 2015 $6.5 million in assistance was provided to almost 35,000 Entergy Texas customers. For information on getting assistance or to contribute to e Power to Care, visit entergy-texas.com.

One of the best parts of the Thanksgiving holiday is the time St. Mary Catholic School students spend having Thanksgiving Dinner with friends and family. Donovan Industrial Service helped make this time for many families possible. This company owned by Donovan Weldon and its employees fill large baskets overflowing with everything families needed for Thanksgiving dinner.

Safe, secure with outdoor light People around Texas joined most of the country by setting their clocks back one hour on Nov. 6, marking the end of daylight savings time. With daylight growing shorter, now is a good time to consider outdoor security lighting, an economical and effective crime-prevention tool.

Entergy Texas can help customers light up their homes and

businesses and increase safety and security with private-area lighting options that are cost-effective and hassle-free.

“Properly lighting your home or business takes the cover of darkness away from lawbreakers and is an important step in crimeprevention efforts,” said Pat Waters, Director of Sales Growth and Services for Entergy’s lighting business.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, security lighting is the single most effective crime deterrent. It enhances natural surveillance, delineates private and public spaces, can help direct access and increases safety.

“Many of our security lighting customers tell us that, along with feeling safer, they appreciate the easy installation process and the worry-free maintenance that

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After a landmark donation of $500,000, Sheila Umphrey’s name will grace the facade of the new Industrial Technology Center at Lamar State College Port Arthur.

Umphrey name to grace Technology Center Sheila Umphrey has spent a lifetime in support of education and community expansion and progress, and her philanthropy has come home to Port Arthur once again.

Umphrey is making a landmark donation of $500,000 to Lamar State College Port Arthur, the single largest gift of its kind in the school’s more than 100-year history. In response, LSCPA is naming its new Industrial Technology Center the “Sheila McCarthy Umphrey Industrial Technology Center.” Texas State University System regents approved the naming of the building during its quarterly

meeting today in Huntsville.

“Sheila is a native of Port Arthur and today she is giving back to her community again as she presents this monumental gift to the college,” LSCPA President Dr. Betty Reynard said. “We are thrilled to acknowledge her donation with the naming of the newest addition to our campus, the Industrial Tecology Center. We are proud that this new building will carry her name because of what she represents to our community and to education in general.”

Sheila Umphrey knows firsthand the value of education.

As a young wife, she worked

at a bank while her husband, Walter, attended law school at Baylor University. In 1965, Walter graduated and would eventually become a legendary attorney.

Always at his side, Sheila was the rock upon which his legend was born.

Sheila Umphrey is a 1958 graduate of omas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur and studied fine arts at the University of Colorado before transferring to major in Commercial Art at Lamar University.

She spent decades as a successful interior designer, businesswoman, community leader, and philanthropist. As

part of that philanthropy, she has dedicated herself to supporting the growth of educational opportunities, including Southeast Texas.

The Umphreys have two children, Bart Umphrey and Paige Logsdon, and eight grandchildren.

The Sheila McCarthy Umphrey Industrial Technology Center will house the Process Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Computer Drafting, and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning programs. Construction has already begun on the new facility with completion expected in Summer 2017.

Habitat for Humanity and Back to School programs in Orange County.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is currently registering students for the Spring 2017

semester and classes in the Paralegal Program are available for those students interested in pursuing law as a career. Visit www.lamarpa.edu for more information.

Rainbow and brown trout are subject to a five fish per day bag limit, with no minimum length limit. Special regulations are in effect on two sections of the Guadalupe River: starting 800 yards downstream of the Canyon Dam release and extending to the east bridge on Hwy 306, the length limit is a 12-18 inch slot. Trout 12 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained, and only one of the five-fish daily bag can be 18 inches or longer.

From the easternmost bridge on FM 306 downstream to the second bridge crossing on River Road, there is an 18-inch minimum length limit and a one trout daily bag. Harvest of trout in these special zones is by artificial lures only.

Anglers age 17 and older must have a valid Texas freshwater fishing license, unless fishing within a Texas State Park where fishing licenses are not required.

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University School of Law. She joined MehaffyWeber in 2006, returning to LSCPA at the same time as an adjunct professor in the paralegal program. She teaches Paralegalism, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Torts, Interviewing and Investigation, and Advanced Legal Document Preparation.

“We are blessed to have students of vision and drive like Michele who seek out their dream career. Their success is our success,” LSCPA President Dr. Betty Reynard said. “The dedication she has shown in pursuing her career and then her contributions to society through the pro bono program exemplify what our college hopes to instill in our students.”

McPherson is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Bar Associations of Jefferson and Orange counties. She is a member of the Grace Lutheran Church where she serves on the Board of Disciple Development. She has also worked with the Salvation Army and St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City during the Hurricane Katrina fundraiser, PAWS of Bridge City, the Gift of Life-Julie Richardson Procter Run/Walk,

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each winter since the 1970s to provide Texans with additional fishing opportunity during the cold weather months.

“Most Texas waters get too warm for trout to survive in summer, so we stock them for a putand-take fishery during the winter months,” said Carl Kittel, TPWD hatchery program director. “e hatchery-reared fish will bite almost immediately after stocking and typically will take a variety of baits, from whole kernel canned corn or commercial soft bait to artificial flies and even small spinnerbaits.”

Fishing gear can be as basic as an inexpensive spincast rod and reel combo, a small plastic bobber, a fishing weight and a hook. It’s also a good idea to carry along a pair of needlenosed pliers to help remove hooks, and a five gallon bucket, small ice chest or fish stringer to keep your catch. Be sure to keep fresh trout cold on ice or refrigerated.

LSCPA paralegal instructor named Bar’s Pro Bono Attorney of the Year During one week in October of each year, pro bono attorneys are publicly heralded for the contributions they make to their communities.

For Michelle McPherson, pro bono work is a daily dedication.

McPherson, an adjunct paralegal instructor at Lamar State College Port Arthur, was recently named the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by the Jefferson County Bar Association. She is an attorney with the MehaffyWeber Law Firm in Beaumont.

“Every client is unique and every story is important,” McPherson said. “From the simple routine divorces that allow people to move forward to the demanding cases with complex child custody issues, property, or retirement issues—every person deserves to have help if he or she cannot afford it.”

Pro bono, or legal representation at no cost for those who qualify, is a passion for McPherson, who started her education at LSCPA as a paralegal student before earning a bachelor of applied arts and sciences at Lamar University in 2002.

She received her degree to practice law at South Texas

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Orange County Church Directory

Seven Reasons to Celebrate Advent

By Ryan Shelton Guest Contributor desiringGod.org I grew up in one of the branches of the church that did not celebrate Advent. Before the leftover turkey disappeared from the refrigerator, we were in full-blown Christmastide through December 25.

I was in my twenties before I was introduced to the tradition of Advent, and it frankly did not have much appeal right away. What was the value of four weeks of longing and expectation? It seems so contradictory to the prevailing atmosphere of festive, cheery glow in the shopping malls.

But I have grown to love Advent. And though it is not a mandated observance in Scripture, there are profitable reasons to consider making Advent part of your holiday rhythm. Here are seven potential benefits of observing Advent.

1. Advent reminds us we are not the center of God’s plan.

Advent is an opportunity to refresh your perspective that God has a grand plan for history that is so much larger than just you and your kin. For all the emphasis on gift-giving and sentimentality that characterizes our cultural holiday, we can tend to focus on our small circles of friends. So in the midst of a season that might shrink our gaze, Advent reminds us to pan the camera back out to the larger scope of God’s purposes for history.

Before the foundation of the world, God wrote “the book of life of the Lamb who was slain” (Revelation 13:8), a story culminating in the marriage of the Lamb and his Bride (Revelation 19:7). What a marvel that we are spectacularly included in this grand plan, but we are not individually the main characters in this story.

The expectation of Advent points our gaze to a far grander story than our sentimental yuletide inclinations.

2. Advent reminds us of generations of saints longing for the Messiah.

Not long ago, it was a luxury to have two-day shipping for online purchases. Now you can have your purchase show up in just a matter of hours. Do modern people even have a category for longing, pining, and waiting?

Advent gives us an opportunity to imagine the long-awaited coming of the Messiah, who was promised thousands of years before his arrival in Bethlehem (John 8:56; Hebrews 11:13). Generations of saints had promises from God in Scripture, and types that heightened their yearning for

Spirit be groaning inwardly (Romans 8:23)? What are we to make of the souls of martyrs under the altar of God crying out, “How long, O Lord?” (Revelation 6:10)? We do not have to look far to find reasons to grow in righteous discontentment with the sin-broken world around us, and lift up holy cries of lament.

Advent uniquely models this in the Christian calendar, as we remember similar cries for the first coming of Christ, and join their refrain for the second coming. the coming One. As we imagine ourselves in this kind of expectation, we begin to see glimpses of how Jesus expected his disciples to see predictions for his ministry in the entire collection of Scriptures (Luke 24:27, 44), not simply a few isolated prophecies. With this kind of yearning, the pages of the Hebrew Bible rustle with Jesus from Genesis to Chronicles.

3. Advent connects us to centuries of church tradition.

Church tradition is not our final authority like Scripture, but we are not the first generation to seek to live faithfully to God’s word. We are naïve to blindly disregard a practice that has been fruitful for so many citizens of God’s Kingdom.

We should remember our leaders, and consider the outcome of their faith (Hebrews 13:7), and celebrating Advent is an opportunity to imitate the faith of many faithful leaders who have gone before us.

We can avoid what C.S. Lewis called “chronological snobbery” by letting the voices of seasoned saints offer wisdom into our context.

4. Advent brings slowness in the midst of a frantic season.

The Christmas holiday, especially in the West, seems to be on a vector towards insanity. Black Friday appears to have no desire to remain confined by a 24-hour window, even while shoppers have literally been reported to stampede retail stores. Students are busy studying for finals, parents are busy shopping for gifts, families are busy traveling to visit relatives — even social calendars can crowd uncomfortably during December.

Advent provides opportunity to slow the pace, or even comparatively grind it to a halt. Remember the deliberateness of God. He completed his promise “in the fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4). Whether through daily readings, candle-lightings, or other Adventthemed traditions, we resolve to pause and reflect in a season that could otherwise drown

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out reflection — and be still.

5. Advent teaches us patience.

Patience is a fruit of God’s Spirit (Galatians 5:22). But though it is his work, we may seek out means whereby the Spirit of God can cultivate patience in our hearts.

As we observe Advent, God can grow patience in our hearts by demonstrating that God is patient, and not because he is slow (2 Peter 3:9).

By remembering the longing for Christ’s first coming, we see God’s mercy. He did not rush into swift destruction of his enemies and triumph of his kingdom — glorious as that will be.

Every moment of God’s patience is an opportunity for repentance for those who would otherwise be destroyed in his final coming (Romans 2:4).

During Advent we behold the patience of Jesus, and by beholding him we are transformed more into his likeness

by God’s Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18).

6. Advent demonstrates the rarer jewel of Christian discontentment.

Puritan author Jeremiah Burroughs wrote of The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. And indeed this rare jewel is worth cultivating, especially in view of a mass conspiracy of advertisements designed solely to rob it from you. But not all discontentment ought to be shunned.

Where Christian contentment is rare in the vast sea of discontented people, distinctly Christian discontentment may be rarer. How else can the result of the firstfruits of the

7. Advent fortifies confidence in the promises of God. Finally, the best application of all of a season of heightened, purposeful remembrance and expectation directs us toward the glorious Second Advent of King Jesus.

As we reflect on God’s faithfulness to his promises past, we are reassured in the promises we yet await. Jesus said he is coming soon (Revelation 22:12), and though our concept of soon may seem to have a different calibration than our Lord’s, the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith by tracing the exactitude of God’s faithfulness to the saints long ago. Confidence in the second coming of Christ inspires missions (Matthew 24:14), enables Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement (Hebrews 10:25), and equips us for joyful suffering (Hebrews 10:34).

So if you are like me, and did not grow up with the tradition of Advent in your family or church, consider the benefits to your Christian walk this season by joining many in the Christian faith who have found great benefit in purposefully preparing during Advent for the great celebration of Christmas. Let us join the voices of generations of saints past and present in the refrain, O come, O come, Emmanuel.

Ryan Shelton (@SheltonRyan) is a graduate of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He lives in the Chicagoland North Shore where he serves as the worship director of Winnetka Bible Church. He is co-author of Promised Beforehand: Readings for Advent.

Gospel Singing At New Anointing Church Area residents are invited to New Anointing Church at 6pm, Friday, Dec. 30th for an ole-fashioned gospel singing. This is an open-mic singing, so please bring your favorite gospel song on tape and/or CD or if you play a musical instrument bring it. If you just want to come and listen and be ministered to through gospel music....Come On!!! This will be an evening of worship and praise, lifting up the name of JESUS and bringing in the NEW YEAR. The church is located at 10681 N. Hwy 87 (about 7 miles on left from Northway Shopping Center). For more information, call 746-9515.

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

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

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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.

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

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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.

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Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service Begins At 5 PM

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

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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!”

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 7, 2016 9B

Crossword Puzzle Across

2. Class ‘A’ tuna (2 words) 6. Cuter crank 8. Sick tongs 10. The kind of Christmas that I’m dreaming of…

14. Stir chasm 15. What we’ll deck the halls with…

16. Traditional Christmas drink 18. Santa’s aides 19. Serpents 20. The war

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1. His birthday is December 25 3. Mitt searchers (2 words) 4. Big gardener 5. Corals 7. Dire erne 9. Taint ivy 11. Tote limes 12. Tenth cuss 13. Sore cog 17. Three words that describe him are stink, stank, stunk!

RESCHEDULED Garage Sale for this Saturday, December 10th from 7am to noon at 1029 Vincent, off Hwy 408 in Bridge City. Grandfather Clock, rolling computer table, chair, home decor, holiday decor, lots of misc, men, junior and plus size clothing.

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, 409-8864111.

HELP WANTED Suki’s Bridal is looking for a couple of part time sales girls. Great for highschool or college kid. Saturdays are a must. Apply in person Monday-Friday. Across from the LCM HS. (12/7)

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House for rent: newly renovated 2/2 house with CA/H, hardwood floors, stove, fridge, detached 2 car garage, fenced back yard. $825 plus deposit. Call 409-735-3856 (12/14)

FOR SALE Alot of Bikes! All different sizes children & adults. 100 Owl Drive or Call 1-386-490-0721. (12/14) Like new cash register w/scan bar.

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GARAGE SALES Garage Sale - Friday Dec. 9, 8am12noon. 3285 Brent Drive, Little Cypress off of FM1130. Household goods, leather sofa, lazy boy recliner, Michael Kors, Fossil, Vera & Bradley Purses.

Garage Sales on Dec 10th at 9135 Parkwood Orange 77630 from 7am12pm. Kids clothes, shoes, knicknaks, Christmas Decorations, Christmas trees, plus much more.

Garage Sale on December 10, 2016 from 8-4 at 3520 West Park in Orange. Huge wonderful garage sale with Christmas decorations, like new clothes, chairs, end tables, coffee tables, several chester drawers, beds, lot of kitchen things, towels, blankets, beautiful nic nacs, sofas, desks, and much much much more!!! Please come and support our garage sales. All money goes to our profit agency that operates out transitional women’s house.

Garage Sale on Dec 10th from 11am-5pm at 8400 Yorkshire Dr. off Hwy 87. Very beautiful Christmas Decor, shoes,books,furniture, & much more.

Estate Sale this Saturday, December 10th, from 7am-2pm at 1705 Dupont Drive, In the Cove. Items to include: sofa 200 and over sized chair 80, beds, shelving, clothes, household items, mystery and Christian books, magazines (better homes, nat’l geographic, food, and others), sheet music, Christian CD’s, old movies on CD, dvd, and video, glassware, electric wheelchair 350, manual wheelchair 150, hospital bed 350, trapeze bar for bed 80, medical shower bench 40, medical commode 80, frames, dryer, nomex, and many other things.

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CRAWFISH FARMERS Three temp positions; 6 months; job to begin 2/1/17 through 7/31/17; Duties: to operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season.

Preparing the crawfish for distribution. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by St. Martin Seafood, Inc. located in Breaux Bridge, LA. Qualified applicants call for an interview at (225) 667-6050. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 656830.

CRAWFISH FARMERS Twelve temp positions; 6 months; job to begin 2/1/17 and end on 7/31/17; Duties to operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season.

Preparing the crawfish for distribution. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $ 10.69 per hour; 35 hrs per week; OT varies but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in Crawfish Farming. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Michael Dwain Buller Farms located in Port Barre, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at 337-945-8930 or fax resumes to Dwain Buller at 318-838-2268 or apply during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 656824.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Runnels County Man Apprehended after Ramming Game Warden Vehicle Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN – A 52-year-old Ballinger man is in custody facing numerous felony charges following a confrontation with law enforcement Wednesday afternoon during which he allegedly rammed two patrol vehicles, including a Texas Game Warden’s vehicle head on in an attempt to avoid apprehension.

The game warden was able to disable the vehicle by shooting out the tires. The suspect, John Lloyd Jonas, was ultimately placed into custody after resisting arrest. He was transported to the Runnels County Jail and booked on multiple charges, including: Criminal Trespass (Class B Misdemeanor), Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (State Jail Felony) Evading Arrest (3rd Degree Felony), Resisting Arrest (3rd Degree Felony), and multiple counts of Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer (1st Degree Felony).

The incident began at approximately 5 p.m. yesterday after a Runnels County game warden, the Runnels County

Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a landowner complaint regarding a trespasser. The subject was alleged to be armed and information from the suspect vehicle showed that it had been reported stolen.

Officers located the suspect on a nearby county road and

upon approach, the suspect rammed two sheriff’s patrol vehicles and then rammed the game warden’s patrol vehicle head on.

The Runnels County Sherriff’s Office and Texas Parks and Wildlife Criminal Investigations Unit are investigating the incident.