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County Record Vol. 53 No. 31

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, November 6, 2013

OCSO union contract remains unresolved Debby Schamber For The Record

In recent weeks, in the news has been stories about the lack of an agreement on a contract between Orange County Commissioners and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Union.

There are two sides to every story and the Sheriff’s Office Union representatives have said the allegations against them are “untrue.’

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Union members initially thought reaching an agreement for this contact was going to be easy since they felt

Vets invited to O’field Veterans’ Day program Orangefield Elementary fourth grade students along with the faculty and staff would like to invite all Veterans and their family members to attend their Veterans Day program “A Tribute To Our Veterans” on Monday, Nov. 11 in the elementary gym which is located at the back of the school.

There will be two show times, one at 9 a.m. and again at 6 p.m.

Guests may park in any of the school’s parking lots, however weather permitting there will be golf cart service to help those who need transportation from the side or back parking lots to the gym for the morning performance.

For more information please contact Annette Allen at 735-5346.

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no changes were necessary. In June a letter of intent was submitted to county officials and a letter was returned stating they too were ready for negotiations. In July, they proceeded forward and met with Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux and Pct 3 County Commissioner John Banken in a closed meeting. Eventually, what was thought to be an easy process came to a screeching halt. The county offered a proposal and it was countered with a proposal from the union. The union gave in on the insurance changes but some items were non-negotiable.

As a result, recently the unions attorney, Greg Cagle, has filed and received a list of arbitrators. They are in the process of striking from the lists.

The history of the negotiation process which resulted in

the current salaries of the employees is important when considering what is currently occurring.

For many years, the OCSO was the lowest paid law enforcement agency in the area.

The employees united and petitioned the citizens of Orange County to vote and adopt the Local Government Code 174 known as the Fire and Police Department Employees Relations Act. This was approved and allows firefighters and law enforcement officers to organize and bargain collectively with their public employer regarding compensation, hours and other conditions of their employment, according to information from the OCSO Employees Union.

Following adoption of the act, employees united and created the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Employees Associ-

ation. Over the years, the members found their pay was not enough to maintain an effective staff and after the achieved their training, employees left in search of better pay and benefits.

As the association grew, they began to bargain with county commissioners to increase their pay, create better working environments, establish certificate pay to encourage higher education and to establish job security through the form of just-cause termination.

In 1998, the association successfully negotiated a contract which put the just cause termination procedure in the contact. But, they still were not able to negotiate their salaries to a comparable market value. The market value is based on other counties of the same size and revenue and

what the salaries of those county employees receive. Initially, during the negotiation process, the union was able to obtain a slight increase in salaries, but still not market value.

As time went on, the union attempted to once again get the salaries up to market value. In 2007 negotiations stalled because the sheriff’s office employees were not the only personnel wanting their salaries brought up to fair market value. In addition, elected officials wanted their salaries raised as well. During this stall, the association voted to allow the county to fix all the other county employees first and bring them to fair market value. The association would then wait and return a separate budget year and ask to be brought up to fair market value.

Also during 2007 budget year, commissioners created a salary survey committee made up of county employees. It was their job to compare salaries with job descriptions with counties of equal size and revenue base. In the end, the Orange County Matrix System was adopted by commissioners and put into place in 2008.

As a result, Orange County employees and elected officials were at fair market value while the sheriff’s office employees remained at the lower pay, according to information from the OCSO Employees Union.

The costs to increase the employees wages with the exception of the OCSO union employees was $2.4 million.

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Historic Japanese flag leaves questions Debby Schamber For The Record

Veterans Day began in 1919 when U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Nov. 11 as the day to honor veterans on Armistice Day. Congress amended this act on June 1, 1954, replacing “Armistice” with “Veterans,” and it has been known as Veterans Day since then.

A local group of historians is doing what they can to honor veterans while preserving history as well. They recently acquired a Japanese flag which once covered the body of a Japanese solider who placed the flag over his body before plunging a dagger into his body. The soldier was about to captured and wanted to die defending his country and flag by committing suicide.

Harakiri was originally reserved only for samurai. It was part of the samurai bushido honor code and was used vol-

Local historian Bruce Lockett shows the Japanese flag discovered in a cave. The Japanese soldiers had each signed their name on the flag. The final living soldier used the flag in harakiri.

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untarily by samurai to die with honor rather than fall into the hands of their ene-

mies.

The events leading up to the finding of the soldier, were the

stunning defeats suffered by the United States, Great Britain and the Netherlands in the early months of the Pacific War. Thousands of Allied military personnel became prisoners of the Japanese. The Americans were captured in the Philippines and were initially detained in filthy, overcrowded prisoner of war camps near Manila, but eventually most were shipped to other parts of the Japanese empire as slave laborers.

One of these camps was on the island of Palawan which is located on the western perimeter of the Sulu Sea. The Palawan compound was known as Camp 10-A, and the prisoners were quartered in several unused Filipino constabulary buildings that were sadly dilapidated.

The 150 POWs were used to complete the arduous labor on the airfield, hauling and crushing coral gravel by hand and pouring concrete seven

days a week. The total area to be cleared was approximately 2,400 yards by 225 yards, with the actual airstrip measuring 1,530 yards long and 75 yards wide. The men also repaired trucks and performed a variety of maintenance tasks in addition to logging and other heavy labor.

U.S. forces under General Douglas MacArthur had successfully landed in the Philippines at Leyte on October 19, 1944. While this was not known to the prisoners, the daily sightings of American aircraft led them to believe their deliverance was not far off. The commanders of the camps also became worried about possible future invasions.

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Louisana car theft suspects apprehended Debby Schamber For The Record

Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s office and the Orange Police Department spent the day Tuesday searching for three suspects from Louisiana who allegedly ditched two stolen from a Lafayette dealership.

Law enforcement began looking around 8 a.m. when the stolen vehicles were discovered at a gas station at the corner of Interstate 10 and Simmons Drive. One suspect was quickly taken into custody while law enforcement began their search in nearby areas. Two of the suspects were believed to have ran into the swamp near Bluebird Fish Camp. Helicopters, airboats, dogs, horses and manpower were all used to locate the suspects. In the end it was the Orange County Sheriff’s Office who located the suspects with personnel from their marine division.

Arrested were John Malbrough and Daron Davis, both 20 from Lafayette, and Cleon Green, 20, from Broussard, La. They are charged with felonies of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Evading Detention.

David Ball For The Record

War is no game, but one Orange man uses play things to commemorate and honor those who have served.

William Moore has been making lead toy soldiers for years, but stopped for awhile.

Now he has recently started making his lead warriors again in honoring veterans.

“By now, 72 years later after World War II ended, several wars have come and gone.

Some still persist such as Iraq and Afghanistan. The uniforms of the American military have changed color but the objective is still the same- freedom at any price,” Moore said.

He added it takes just an ounce or two of lead to make a lead toy soldier, but a real person whom the toy represents takes a family and country of values to make a military man or woman.

“The boot camp personnel who build a civilian into a military fighting machine really begins at home. I know, because I spent 20 TOY SOLDIERS Page 3A

William Moore, 74, of Orange, holds one of the lead toy soldiers he makes in honor of those who have served or those who are serving the country.

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Commissioners met with good news and bad news Debby Schamber For The Record

It was good news and bad news for Orange County Commissioners during a meeting Monday afternoon.

In the midst of not wanting to hire any new employees because of a deficit in the budget, commissioners were forced to agree to allow the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to hire an attorney to fill a vacant position. Michelle Brister is leaving Orange County to take a position in Hardin County. The state of Texas requires representation for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Serivces. The position has a starting salary of $62,000 per year plus benefits.

County Attorney Doug Manning, informed the court he has been conferring with Randi King, with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office about seeking contractual Title IV-E reimbursement for a pro rata portion of the salary and other expenses.

The money reimbursed would cover the amount of time spent on CPS cases by the attorney and the secretary. If they county does not hire the attorney, it could end of costs upwards of $400, 000 for outside legal services.

Pct. 3 Commissioner John Banken made a motion not to fill the position until the end of December and he requested the amount of the reimbursement brought back before the court so they can decide how to proceed.

Also action taken was regarding allowing only mandated travel by county employees. It was stated since the start of the budget year, there has been a “mass exodus” of employees incurring traveling expenses to obtain training

Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux

and commissioners were only trying to hold down “unecessary” travel.

A motion was made to put into effect immediately that all department heads are to make a list of mandated travel for the budget year up through the last day of Sept.

Banken suggested instead of three people from a department attending training, that only one attend and they train the others. In addition, there was an inquiry if “webinars” could be done instead of traveling.

Karen Vance spoke on behalf of some departments and stated although some training may nor be mandated, it is still very important. She told the court, positions such as an Election Administrator, needs education on new laws and machines used during the voting process.

Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux added, “we can deal with recommended changes, but forced changes are a lot tougher.”

There is still no contract agreement between the county and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

“They have refused the offers,” Thibodeaux said. “This will cause un-do stress to the taxpayers since the county

cannot afford the current contract.”

Thibodeaux added he thought the contract offer were fair. However, the county has been presented with a list of arbritrators.

During a previous meeting, commissioners voted to not fill a vacant custodian postion in the maintenance department. The motion was about to pass when Pct. 3 Commissioner John Banken wanted to opent the issue for discussion.

Banken stated commissioners made a pledge to the citizens of Orange County to work on the budget deficit and come up with a solution within the next few months.

His remarks were met with opposition from Mark Wimberley, of the maintenance department, who said the position was the “bottom of the barrell” and would not make much of an impact on the budget problems. He added the former employee job duties included cleaning the bathrooms at the sub-courthouse in Vidor.

However, in light of a recent dispute over the hiring of a worker in the maitenance department, two other department have decide to not fill their vacant positions in their departments. The vacant postions are in the auditors office and in records management.

Also after the court was informed of the high costs of electricity, more than $7,000 per month, at the Orange County Visitors and Expo Center, Banken asked all department heads to be responsible for shutting off the lights before leaving at the end of the day from county buildings.

County offices will be closed on Monday for Veteran’s Day. The next commissioners court meeting will be 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Educators, Mike King, working on HB details for completion Debby Schamber For The Record

The state of Texas passing HB5 was only the beginning as educators work now to implement the changes. But, first an agreement must be made as to what they will consist of before they can be changed.

However, part of the bill is already in place and the number of state mandated tests have changed from 15 to five tests. The five tests are over subjects such as Algebra I, U.S. History, Biology and English I and II. What is still in the works are the graduation plans.

Mike King, Bridge City Superintendant, along with other educators and professionals are on a committee to devise a list of their recommendations to the State Board of Education. They recently met in Austin and took the proposed rules by the State Board of Education and worked to bring HB5 into what they felt what was the spirit and intent when it was written and passed in the first place.

The current plan is a 4 by 4 plan which is four years of math, English, social studies and science before a student can graduate.

“That plan limits the number of electives and career preparation classes,” King said.

The career preparation classes include options such as cosmetology, welding and criminal justice.

After the proper wording is completed, HB5 will allow students to take classes with the opportunity of one of five endorsements to graduate. The endorsements are STEM which is science, technology, engineering and math, Public Service, Arts and Humanities, Business and Industry or

Multi-Disciplinary.

The endorsements are determined by the electives and advanced Mike King classes students take during their school years. However, students will still be required to take the four years of math, science, social studies and English, but can also partake in the en-

dorsement programs in order to find their career path.

‘What qualifies as the fourth year of math, science, English and social studies will include the broader choices, King said.

“The intent of HB5 is to give districts more flexibility to help students prepare for college and/or a career,” King said.

The State Board will hold a public hearing on Nov. 20 where the group will present their ideas. Area educators will then work to implement the plan into their districts.

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Japanese flag discovery raids. Each shelter was 150 feet long and 4 feet high. The Japanese had ordered that the entrances at each end of the shelters be only large enough to admit one man at a time. The shelters were roofed with logs and dirt and were located on the beach side of the camp.

While not totally bombproof, they did offer a significant level of protection. There were also several shelter holes that could hold up to three men.

On December 14, Japanese aircraft reported the presence of an American convoy, which was actually headed for Mindoro, but the Japanese thought was destined for Palawan. All prisoner work details were recalled to the camp at noon.

Two American Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft were sighted, and the POWs were ordered into the air raid shelters. After a short time the prisoners re-emerged from their shelters, but Japanese 1st Lt. Yoshikazu Sato ordered them to stay in the area. A second alarm at 2 p.m. sent the prisoners back into the shelters, where they remained, closely guarded.

Suddenly, 50 to 60 Japanese soldiers under Sato’s leadership doused the wooden shelters with buckets of gasoline and set them afire with flaming torches, followed by hand

grenades. The screams of the trapped and doomed prisoners mingled with the cheers of the Japanese soldiers and the laughter of their officer, Sato.

As men engulfed in flames broke out of their fiery deathtraps, the Japanese guards machine gunned, bayoneted and clubbed them to death. Most of the Americans never made it out of the trenches and the compound before they were barbarously murdered.

However, about 30 to 40 Americans escaped from the massacre area, either through the double-woven, barbedwire fence or under it, where some secret escape routes had been concealed for use in an emergency. They fell or jumped down the cliff above the beach area, seeking hiding places among the rocks and foliage. They would later be hunted down and killed as they hid. Others would try to swim five miles to a neighboring island. Some would be shot as they tried to swim to safety, but 11 men made it to tell their story.

In 1952, the remains of 123 of the Palawan victims were transferred to the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery near St. Louis, Mo., where they lie in a mass grave, honored today by the few who remember.

OCSO contract fore commissioners to ask for their salaries meet fair market value standards. If commissioners agreed on the one year contract deal, it would have meant nearly a $1 million increase in the budget.

However, their request was denied and instead they were told the contract would need to be for four years in order to get the employees to fair market value. The association countered with a three year contract, but commissioners refused to make a deal.

It appeared they were headed to a stalemate until Judge Carl Thibodeaux presented a new plan. He proposed if the association would accept a four year contract, then on the fourth year, then they would receive a larger pay raise.

However, by allowing this deal to take effect, it would mean an increase in costs to $1.8 million. But, it passed in commissioners court with full approval, according to information from the OCSO Employees Union.

Now, it comes to the current negotiations. The union was under the belief that unless fair market value increased significantly, they would not ask for a salary increase.

In the news lately was the proposals from the county of no more sick leave buy-backs, holiday pay does not count toward overtime pay and certification pay will be limited to 17 SWAT members and 10 in-

But, long before then, under Lieutenant General Walter Krueger, the U.S. Sixth Army moved into the city of Manila to retake it from the well dugin Japanese forces. General Douglas MacArthur issued orders for the start of preplanned operations to recapture the entire southern Philippine archipelago from the Japanese, all code-named VICTOR. With Mindoro island already in Allied hands since December 1944, the Americans wanted to establish another base of operations that would diminish the threat of Japanese troop incursions from the larger islands down south and cut off reinforcements coming from Japanese occupied Indochina in mainland Asia via the South China Sea and the southwestern Sulu Sea. The U.S. Eighth Army of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger was directed to invade and seize the provincial capital of Palawan, Puerto Princesa, after which they would proceed to the Zamboanga Peninsula in western Mindanao and parts of the Sulu Archipelago.

After two days of punitive air strikes by the U.S. 13th Air Force and a fierce naval bombardment by 7th Fleet warships offshore, the first assault

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structors. In addition, the sheriff’s office must pay 60 percent of their dependent coverage for medical insurance costs instead of the current 40 percent. Sixty percent is what other county employees costs are currently. The Evergreen Clause will be for 30 days and the “just cause clause” will remain in effect for one year. But, they will continue to discuss the clause further over the course of the year.

According to David Lampman, president of the association, they did not ask for a pay raise this year and have accepted the dependent insurance changes like those paid by other county employees.

For some employees this has meant increase in costs to nearly $700 monthly for insurance.

The sheriff’s office may have the largest budget, but they also have the largest number of employees.

Also in recent headlines is the fact that Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt is paid less than his chief deputy. This was inevitable since the employees received increases while the salaries of elected officials was frozen.

According to other county employees, they have suggested other ways to cut the budget. One of these suggestions includes paying commissioners part-time pay since they have full time jobs on top of

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which was approximately onehalf of the Palawan garrison.

Putting things in order on the island lasted until late April, when the remaining Japanese simply withdrew farther into the trackless mountain jungles of Palawan. Meanwhile, airfield construction began almost immediately on Palawan. Although marshy soil conditions slowed the engineers’ progress, American fighter planes were using the Puerto Princesa airstrip by late March 1945.

The flag now shows signs of age. But, it is believed the Japanese soldiers knew of their destiny and signed the flag before they died. Although it is not known what it says, because of the short character length it is believed to be their names. It has been presented to the Vidor American Veterans Post 236 for safe keeping and a future presentation in a new museum.

from the thick jungles. The Japenese soldiers continued to retreat and some headed for the caves. But, this would not stop the American troops.

They fired into the caves and threw grenades. After a while all was quiet and the American soldiers entered the cave where they found the bodies of the soldiers. One soldier took it upon himself as he laid near a wall of the cave to not be taken alive and plunged the bayonet through the flag into his body.

Merindino took the flag, a valuable keepsake, and rolled it up into his jacket. He later brought it home and has saved it all these years. He has since died and the flag was then handed down to his daughter.

Casualties on Palawan were unbalanced to say the least.

Not including the POWs, there were U.S. Army forces lost and 12 were killed and 56 wounded, while the Japanese dead numbered almost 900 and another 140 wounded,

wave from the 186th Regimental Combat Team began moving ashore at Puerto Princesa on the morning of February 28. This included a man from Beaumont, PFC Lawrence Merindino.

The men of the 186th quickly fanned out, with two battalions striking north along the eastern side of Puerto Princesa Harbor while a third battalion crossed the bay at its midpoint and then pushed north.

However, as their efforts continued and the day progressed, they realized Lt. Gen. Sōsaku Suzuki’s 35th Army would not put up a fight at Puerto Princesa and had withdrawn into the hills to the northwest.

More disturbing was the revelation of a massacre of approximately 150 American prisoners of war the previous December. This fueled their efforts to take over the island.

By the third day of battle, on March 3, fierce fighting erupted as soldiers entered the hills

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years in the U.S. Navy, serving our country and representing my family.

“I give one or more figures to my friends who are veterans of the WWII era. Their eyes don’t light up like they did when we were children, but I can hear their hearts say, ‘Thank you, friend.

I needed this.’ And my heart responds with you’re welcome with a big debt of gratitude to you friend, my hero,” Moore said.

One of his greatest pastimes was to visit the dime store in Leesville, La. from 4 to 12 years of age.

His favorite counters was the one displaying the toy soldiers.

The store had farm animals and cowboys and Indian toys in that section, too and he would visit that section as long as he could.

One of his closest uncles received two lead soldier molds for Christmas a year later and Moore got his start then.

Moore admired the molds so much, his uncle gave them to him once he was grown. He was pouring his own toy lead soldiers by the time he turned 14.

Years later, Moore still longs for those lead soldier molds and he sought to find them at garage sales and estate sales.

Moore, however, got back into the toy lead soldier hobby crafting after attending an estate sale in Groves in 2012.

“I saw a single antique toy solder of the WWII vintage. The price was $16 for a single figure. Eight dollars would be my top price. I decided to come back the next day when the price would be reduced to half price. When I arrived early the next day, the antique figure had already been sold. Disgust, disappointment and a general feeling of failure set in,” Moore said.

Fortunately for Moore, he found two molds a week later like the ones he had in his youth along with a small electric kiln at an estate sale in Orange for $5.

“My life as a child was filled with simple events at the time, but when I reflect back on each event made life worth living,” he said.

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being a commissioner. It has also been suggested they be paid like city council members who receive minimal pay.

There is not a definitive answer at this time on the large budget deficit. Commissioners meet weekly during a meeting to hash out one cut at a time.

“I was just informed the judge hired an outside person to negotiate with us,” said Lampman. “His name is Larry Watts and he used to work for CLEAT.”

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From the Creaux’s Nest WE SALUTE THE VETS THAT KEEP US STRONG Next Monday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Government offices, banks, etc. will be closed. However many businesses are having sales so it’s a good time to shop. Veterans, past and present, are our true heroes. It pulls at the heartstrings to see those youngsters return from battle with limbs missing, maimed or disfigured.Too many of our young are lost in battle. I pray some day there will be no conflicts but I know that wishful thinking will not stop wars.

Speaking of wars, here’s something that surprised me. It’s often been debated about the time the USS Constitution known as “Old Ironsides” docked in Orange. Ms. Pearl Burgess said it was March 17, 1932,St. Patrick’s Day, and it stayed until March 19. Pearl was 11 years old. She said all the schools closed so the children could visit “Old Ironsides” They had a great time and got to walk all over it. She says that the USS Constitution was the American 44gun frigate famous for it’s exploits in the War of 1812, 200 years ago. That’s what surprised me. “Old Ironsides” today is docked in Boston Harbor and I got to view it a few years ago. Now we know the rest of the story.

Many brave souls have died to keep us free. Our country could use more peace and understanding right here at home. There is just too much hatred, disrespect for our country, our leaders and our flag. Too manyextremists destroying our fiber instead of shoring it up. That’s just a few of the many changes in my lifetime.

Our veterans were true heroes back then and we were all proud to claim kinship to a veteran. We were truly one country. Today we are polarized and mean spirited. I even hate to admit that. *****Gotta go.Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

FIRST TEST ON SUPPRESSING VOTE The amendments election that ended Tuesday was the first test of how photo ID would suppress the vote. Even though it was a light vote, they have created a chart that gives them some idea of how it will effect future elections. Voter ID has one purpose and it’s not to prevent fraud, it’s designed to disenfranchise certain voters.

Here’s just one example of how stupid it gets. Former Speaker of the U.S. House, 90 year old Jim Wright, was denied the right to vote because of an outdated driver’s license. They wouldn’t accept anything but his original birth certificate. He had given up driving two years ago. A lot of elderly people won’t have a driver’s license. Real targets however are Hispanics and Blacks. Many Mexicans who have been citizens of the U.S. a long time would have to get original birth certificates from Mexico, copies are not accepted. Women, with maiden names on voter registration and married name on driver’s license are disqualified even though they are looking at the person’s picture. Mexicans use both mother’s and father’s last name. You can imagine those problems. What Greg Abbott and the Austin Gang are really after is to discourage those people from voting, thus suppressing the vote by at least five percent and that will win most elections for one party. Even Ted Cruz, if he had to show his birth certificate, would have to get it out of Canada where he’s a natural born Canadian. I bet his little footprints are on it. He can’t deny he’s a native of Canada any more than Carl Thibodeaux can say he don’t want to be born in Louisiana anymore. That’s what Cruz said, so you see how silly the whole thing is. No doubt the proponents of voter ID are serious about suppressing the vote. It might just backfire. They know the day of reckoning is coming. No matter how hard they try they can’t stop it, just slow it down. By 2020 Texas will be blue and pretty purple before that.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 12 Years Ago-2001 The Bridge City Cardinals and Orangefield Bobcats will meet in the second Bayou Bowl. The Bobcats are the host team. The Cardinals were winners of the Bowl last year. They received the Buzzie Gunn Trophy. The trophy is a traveling trophy that yearly goes to the winner. The Buzzie Gunn Trophy is a symbol of good sportsmanship. The late Buzzie Gunn is recognized for his contribution and love for high school football. Gunn photographed many of America’s greatest athletes for scores of publications includingSports Illustration. Locally, he captured many of Orange County’s most memorable events and images such as the Bridge City and West Orange-Stark state championships, as well as the Stark High Tigers in their hay-day.

Nationally, he sat in the New York Yankee dugout where he was able to record Mickey Mantle and the Yankee greats. Buzz was a second generation photographer. His dad, T.L. started it all. Today the third and fourth generation, Chris and his son Tony, shoot high school football. *****The tenth game of the 2001 season finds the B.C. Cardinals heavy favorites and a cinch for the playoffs.

Their only loss was an embarrassing lost to Newton at home last week. The Bobcats have struggled all season with only two wins against S.F.A. and Woodville. However, they have the districts leading passing game in quarterback John Modica and receiver Colby Walton. The Bobcats are young and rebuilding under Coach Kevin Flannigan. Bridge City coach James Conway’s team is solid, having rebuilt in previous years. (Editor’s note: This year the Bayou Bowl sounds like history repeating itself with the shoe on the other foot. The Bobcats, 12 years later, are again the host.)*****The West Orange-Stark Mustangs and Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears meet in the Orange Bowl in an annual cross town battle. Last week, Emily McKee was crowned W.O.-S homecoming queen. *****John Harrington will lead the Bridge City Chamber Christmas Paradeto be held Saturday, Nov. 17. *****Gene Rutledge is recovering from hip surgery at Baptist Hospital. *****The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated

the New York Yankees in seven games to win the World Series.

Orange pitcher John Patterson is in the Arizona organization.

Orange has had four players, Andrea Robertson, Bruce Aven, Jay Canizaro and Patterson, in the major leagues.*****One hell of a relish” is from the kitchen of Nancy Vincent.*****Ray Trahan is good at dragging the sack and that’s how we came about getting some of Nancy’s special relish. (Editor’s note: she must not make the stuff anymore; at least none of it has made its way to me. In fact, nothing from Nancy has.)*****Rev. Dale and Sally Vance will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11.

(Editor’s note: Since then Preacher Dale has gone to the big church over yonder. Ms. Sally is still beautiful and getting around.

With a daughter-in-law likeKaren Jo you’re not allowed to slow down.)*****Sammy Carpenter and Mitzi Harris will be wed later this month.*****Former Bridge City place kicker Dominic Colletti, son of Marialiece Saucier, is having a fantastic year kicking for Mary Hardin-Baylor. He has missed only two field goals all season. (Editor’s note: I wonder what became of that boy anyway.)*****Attorney General John Cornyn got caught trying to sneak black inmates from three state prisons, who are not allowed to vote, into his congressional redistricting plan. If Cornyn’s plan withstands the courts Orange County would be gerrymandered and we would loseCongressman Jim Turner and we would be attached to the Houston area. (Editor’s note: That’s exactly what happened.)*****Leah Johansson is marrying off both her boys. Eric will wed Michelle Lindley onNov. 17 and Ryan will wed Stacy McCorkle on Dec. 22. *****Christopher Slade LeBlanc will celebrate his birthday Nov. 14. *****The sons of George and Sandra Navarro, Justin and Jonathan, are both in the United States Air Force. Both are Bridge City graduates. *****Nov. 2 is a special day for the Dunn family.Nathaniel Isaac Melvin was born. He’s Mark Dunn’s first grandchild by way of daughter Jenna. He’s alsoRoy and Phyllis’ first great grandchild.

He was born in Framingham, MA. He arrived at exactly the same size and weight as his grandfather Mark. He will be a good size boy. (Editor’s note: Nate has turned 12-years-old and that’s about the amount of times his great grandparents have seen him. That‘s the downside of living so far apart.)*****On Thursday, Nov. 8, we lost one of the great ladies of our day. She was a special lady from a one-of-a-kind mold. Jewel Bearden, 83, a 60 year resident of Orange, former sheriff’s department employee, retired school counselor and bailiff for Judge Pat Clark was born in Caledonia on Jan. 2, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Bob Bearden and son J.B. Bearden, Jr. She is survived by son Jim Sharon Bearden, two grandchildren Tyler and Jim Sharon and longtime companion“Buffy” Bearden. (Editor’s note: She will forever live in the memory of this writer. I’m sure by now“Buffy” has gone to dog heaven.)

37 Years Ago-1976 It all began with the resignation of Judge Fred Trimble from the 163rd District Court and the appointment of County Courtat-Law Judge David Dunn by Gov. Dolph Briscoe to fill Trimble’s unexpired term.County Judge Grover Halliburton, who was twice elected to the post, resigned and accepted the commissioners’ appointment to fill the court-at-law position. With a motion by Commissioner Raymond Gould and seconded by Morris Collier, J.L. “Pete” Runnels, was unanimously selected to fill the county judge seat. Judge Halliburton, a six-year veteran of the court, was saddened by his departure. He had worked to upgrade and modernize county government. Great strides were made under his leadership. Pete Runnels, 33, is a graduate of Stark High School and Sam Houston University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He also has served three and a half years as administrative assistant to the county judge.

Runnels brings lots of experience to the judgeship. Sworn in Nov. 17 by County Clerk Sallie Frazier, Runnels said, “I am indeed honored to have been selected to serve as county judge.”*****F.L. “Butch” Butcher passed away and was buried on Monday, Nov. 15. He was a good man. ****Angela Yokum will be one year old on Nov. 20. *****Jerry Smith has resigned his post at First City National Bank. *****Phyllis Dunn returns from a trip to Missouri where she visited relatives and also longtime friend Doris Holt Fogal. Doris and husband Frank operate Honey Bear Cave. ***“Axe” won’t have Grover to kick around anymore. Watch him zero in on Pete. That’s the way the daily newspaper sells papers. *****Deer hunters go west!Bobby Smitherman, Jerry Pesson and Huey Simon and their brides are on a trip. *****Bob Montagnewill become democratic chairman replacing Pete Runnels, who resigned to become county judge.*****Congrats to pretty Katy James who was the spotlighted member of the month byB&PW.*****Big Red’s Pantry, owned by Howard Morse, breaks ground for new supermarket which was destroyed by fire.

Bill Townes will be manager and assisted by Kenneth Morse. *****Doug Harringtonout-lies Dr. Fissette with a fish story of fish being so plentiful that four jumped in his boat. All legal size of course. *****Harry and Rena Veillon owners of Irving Street Appliance at 2317 Irving. They are having their big once-a-year sale. *****Turkey Toms for Thanksgiving are 49 cents a pound at Weingarten’s. Borden’s Ice Cream, ½ gallon, $1.19. *****Jimmy Conn runs pictures of Richard Corder and Roy Dunnholding their “pet sticks” in local paper. *****Mark Dunn covers Neil Young’s concert for the family paper, Opportunity Valley News. *****Doug Childress and Uptown Country play for dance at VFW. *****David and Debbie Fusilier celebrate their first anniversary Nov. 13.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Port Arthur born Janis Joplin, who died in 1970, was honored Monday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her siblings, Michael and Laura attended the ceremony that featured a performance by Kris Kristofferson, who wrote some of Janis’ big hits, including “Me and Bobby McGee.”*****Courtney Arkeen, 128th District Judge, and husband Cody are expecting twins, a boy and girl. Boy, that’s a quick way to jump start a family. Congrats and happy sailing. *****Our condolences to Earlene Gipson on the death of her mother, Billie King Brown, 95, who passed away Oct. 29. Service was held Saturday, Nov. 2.*****Houston Texan coach Gary Kubiak is still being evaluated after collapsing during half time of Sunday’s game against the Colts in Reliant Stadium.

Speculation Tuesday morning was a possible “mini stroke” that serves as a warning stroke. It occurs when a blood clot briefly blocks an artery and interrupts blood flow to part of the brain.

The body dissolves the clot. Symptoms of such attacks are similar to stroke but doesn’t last as long. Being an NFL head coach is a tough, demanding job and all coaches, from high school to the pros, live with constant stress. In high school a coach’s job depends on 16-17 and 18 year oldsand in the long and short run, the job comes down to wins and losses. Some days you are the top dog, some days you’re the hydrant. I admire the folks who do it but “No thanks.” You never hear anyone say, “It’s just a game” when their team is winning.*****The Bayou Bowl banquet Monday night at the new Orange County Convention and Expo Center was a big success. The Bayou Bowl, between Bridge City and Orangefield, began 13 years ago in 2001. It was the brainchild of Roy and Mark Dunn, promoted by The Record Newspapers, who after a few years turned it over to the Rotary Club. The Gunn family donatedBuzzie’s personal trophy to be presented to the winning team after his death. *****On Nov. 22, 50 years ago,President John F. Kennedy was killed in Dallas. Many Kennedy title books have been written since his inauguration,

over 872 from 2000 to 2010. *****I had predicted the World Series would go to seven games. It only went six. I thought the St. Louis Cardinals would win two out of three home games. When they lost game five, I knew then it could likely just go six games. The Boston Red Sox won it at home in Finway Park for the first time since 1918 when Babe Ruth played for Boston. It was a great series, all close games but game six. *****How long has it been since the Texas Longhorns were in the “Coaches top 25?” Three Texas schools are in the top now, Baylor, #5, Texas A&M, #13 and Texas Tech, #23.**********A few folks celebrating their special day in the following week. On Nov. 6, our friend the outdoorsman Johnny Montagne, Sr. celebrates. ***Also celebrating are Greg Broussard, Jackie Litton, Kay Wingate and Faye Harrington. ***Maria Shriver turns 58 on this date. ***On Nov. 7, former Pearl Harbor survivor Cedric Stout turns 91. Also celebrating is former Police Chief Wilson Robert’s, Kree’s grandfather, and the next day, Nov. 8, Wilson and V.J. will celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss.***Aaron Hommel, Debra Burch, Dixie Brent and Dee Moran will celebrate Nov. 8.***Bonnie Raitt will turn 64 on that date.***Nov. 9 findsL.C. Boudreaux, Susan Veillon, Linda Faulk and Madalyn Carpenter celebrating.***On Nov. 10, longtime friend Judy Hunt is a year older as is Della Buxton, Joann Alford, Pat Kemp, Trey Todora and Lois Davis.***The “Ice Man” Greg Leblanc celebrates on Nov. 11 as does Bree Hanks, one of Pattie’slovely daughters. and Cynthia Dupuis, Jeanelle Cochran and Michael Fisette. ***On Nov. 12, our buddy, and a great guy Sean Cade Gros celebrates. So does Charmaine Faircloth, Scott’s widow, and also Mary’sother half Don Stanton and daughter-in-law, teacher Pat Stanton. Also on Nov. 5, Don was married to prettyMary for all of 47 years. Celebrating also are Jeanne Blacksher, a beautiful lady, Liz Briggs, Shelby Newton, Sharon Sims, and Matthew Etheridge. Happy birthday to all.

See complete list. ***Happy anniversary to Shirley and Kirk Roccaforte who celebrate 35 years on Nov. 10. What a trip that guy is on. **********My bet is that the West Orange-Stark Mustangs will win the Dist. 21-3A championship by defeating Silsbee in a see-saw battle at Dan Hooks Stadium Friday night. The eyes of Texas will be watching that outcome. *****We received an email from Pattie Hanks about the Down Life’s Highwaycolumn on Doug Harrington. Pattie, who is with the school system in Las Vegas, was with us in Mr. Cox’s Neighborhood and reminded us of all the pranks that went on. She remembered writing about Viagra before it became public from an announcement Doug got from the pharmaceutical company. Doug put one blue pill in a pill bottle when the first batch came in and labeled it “Year’s Supply” and sent it to Roy. Another thing she remembered was when Doug fixed a nice area near his drive in window, loaded it down with fertilizer and nice shrubs. He never admitted it but I believe it was Wilson Roberts who planted a load of pot seed in the new bed. A few months went by and Doug had a nice crop of Marijuana plants that he wasn’t aware of until someone said, “That’s a nice crop of Hemp you have there.” Doug dug up the whole thing and replaced the bed with rocks. ***** BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK John Dubose, Kember Ess, Margaret Thibodeaux, Robert Rubel, Viola Thibodeaux, Carrie Larson, Derek Grooms, Faye Harrington, Kathy Johnson, Kay Wingate, Johnny Mantagne, Robin Schaffer, Jackie Litton, Greg Broussard, Claris Collins, James Bergeron, Barbara Lopez, Kayla Helm, Bob Johnston, Cheryl Swenson, Chuckie Ganze, Dee Moran, Bryana Hernandez, Debra Burch, Keith Longlois, Aaron Hommel, Dixie Brint, Jim Reid, Madalyn Carpenter, Sue Barnes, Eric Meadows, Linda Faulk, Pauline Chatelain, Keith Royal, Susan Veillon, Cecil Welborn, Charlotte Wooten, Donna Bradley, L.C. Boudreaux, Rana Miller, Troy Crochet, Della Buxton, Jean Levingston, Jeff Bland, Judy Hunt, Joann Alford, Patricia Kemp, Karen Clopp, Trey Todora, George Roberts, Lora Hanks, Lois Davis, Greg LeBlanc, Michael Fisette, Cynthia Dupuis, Michelle Brown, Ryan Pickering, Allison Ball, Bree Hanks, Edee Risher, Gerald DeLeon, Jeanelle Cochran, Jeanne Blacksher, Tina Duncan, Kathy Reeves, Larry Gunter, Liz Briggs, Matthew Ethredge, Norma Rampmaier, Phillip Kimbrow, Sharon Sims, Shelby Newton, Cyndi Longlois, Steve Fishe, Carol Ware, Charmaine Faircloth, Clara Edwards, Crystal Jones, Pat Stanton, Sean Gros, Don Stanton and Danielle Graffagnino.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Babineaux came from his home in Sout Louisiana to visit his aunt in Beaumont. Babineaux went into a Beaumont store and he tell da clerk, “I’d like some boudain please.”

Da clerk look at him and he say, “Are you a Cajun?”

Babineaux him, he is really offended. He answer, “Well yea, I’m a Cajun me, but let me axe you something, if I had axe for Italian sausage, would you axe me if I was Italian, hanh?” “If I axe for German bratwurst, would you axe me if I was German?” “If I axe for a Kosher hot dog, would you axe me if I was Jewish?” “Wat if I axe for a taco, would you say, are you Mexican you?” “Would ya hanh?” “Would ya?”

Da clerk say, “Well no.”

Wit deep self righteous indignation, Babineaux say, “Well damit, all right den, why you axe are you a Cajun jus because I axe for boudain?”

Da clerk answer, “Well sir, it’s because you’re in Home Depot.”

C’EST TOUT Because of several interruptions in my schedule I got way behind this week and didn’t get to make my regular rounds. Like the U.S. Mail however, I got what I had in on time. Deadline is what makes this job stressful. If stress will kill you I best order a plot because I’ve been meeting deadlines for five decades.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and at Peggy’s Off the Bayouat Hwy. 62 next week. Everyone is always welcome. Come enjoy the fellowship, find out the happenings around the county. *****I received a few suggestions on how to handle the clean up of county restrooms. One suggestion was, if Commissioners didn’t want to hire anyone, since they just meet for two hours each week, they should take turns cleaning the commodes and call it cost savings. Extreme times call for extreme measures. *****Well, I’ve probably done all the damage I can do for one week. Keep those cards and letters coming. If you don’t have a stamp send an email. Be sure to check us out daily on our web,therecordlive.com and please shop our family of advertisers.

Take care and God bless.

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BC Chamber announces Miss Bridgefield and Little Bridgefield Pageant winners Staff Report

For The Record

Bridge City Chamber of Commerce hosted the Little Bridgefield and Miss Bridgefield Scholarship Pageants on Nov. 2 at the Orangefield Elementary.

The Little Bridgefield Pageant was open to infants through 8th grade girls & boys competing in different age brackets.

Our winners are Bridgefield Baby - Aniston Yu, Bridgefield Tot - Chloe Phillips, Mr Bridgefield Korbyn Sloan Smith, Bridgefield Sweeteheart Avery Ruth Weidner, Little Miss Bridgefield - Daisy Brooke Cutchins, and Junior Miss Bridgefield - Danika Dubose and Most Photogenic was Adley Simonton.

The winners all received a crown, sash and trophy and will be riding in the Bridge City Christmas parade.

The Miss Bridgefield Scholarship division was open to any 9th - 12th student living within the Bridge City or Orangefield school districts.

Delaney Vogelie was crowned the new Miss Bridgefield 2013. She received a crown, sash, $500 scholarship and a beautiful bouquet from J-Scotts Aflorist.

Miss Congeniality for the Miss Bridgefield Pageant was Kelly Zoch.

Miss Bridgefield 2012 Brooke Bertles was on hand to crown the new winners.

Pageant pictures were taken by Amber Glaser Photography.

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LCM Award Inductees for 2013 named Staff Report

For The Record

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD named the LCM Awards Inductees for 2013 and honored them at a reception and during halftime at the Friday, Nov. 1, football game against Central High School.

The purpose of the “LCM Hall of Fame” is to recognize and honor an individual of the utmost character and integrity who has made an extraordinary impact on the LCM District. This includes a person who has volunteered time, talent, or resources over a period of time resulting in enhanced educational opportunities offered to the students of LCM CISD, a donor of a one-time contribution of such significance that the entire District is positively affected; or a person, who by their involvement in LCM schools, has made a lasting impact on students, faculty, staff, and the community. The honorees in this year’s “Hall of Fame” include Linda and Larry Warner who are retirees from LCM with a long history of service to the District and community, Ross Smith who is a local business owner who has given back to the District through the busi-

nesses he owns and the boards on which he serves, and Nelson Nolden who was the longtime Director of Bands at LCM who established a program of excellence that lives on today.

The LCM “Distinguished Alumni Award” is to recognize and honor graduates of character and ability who have distinguished themselves in a manner that brings honor and/or positive recognition to the LCM District and community. Evidences of this include being distinguished in his or her chosen profession or life work, demonstrating such integrity, stature, and ability that faculty, staff, students, and alumni take pride in and are inspired by his or her recognition, or exhibits in word and deed the importance of his or her education at LCM CISD, and whose interest and loyalty are evident. The LCM Distinguished Alumni inductees include Thomas Dunn, D.V.M. who practices veterinary medicine in Orange, local attorney, Steve Parkhurst, local family practice physician Calvin Parker, M.D., and Joe Dan Dunn, who is conducting post-doctoral research at Duke University in North Carolina, and Ross Smith, listed

above, who is also being inducted into the LCM Hall of Fame.

The LCM District is also proud to recognize and honor the men and women who have served our country in the military. The virtual “LCM Military Wall of Honor” is the District’s way of demonstrating respect, appreciation, and indebtedness for their service.

Any active military personnel or honorably discharged veteran who is an alumni or employee of LCM CISD is eligible. This year’s “Military Wall of Honor” will include LCM alumni in active duty Army Staff Sergeant Cole Aven and brothers Nate Clark and John Clark, both Privates First Class in the Marines. Staff Sergeant Gary Frederick, a 20-year Army veteran and First Lieutenant Trini Gonzalez, who served seven years in the Air Force, will also be inducted.

Included in this year’s honor-

ees is Lance Corporal Shane Goldman, who was killed in action on April 5, 2004 during Operation Freedom in Iraq.

Photographs and biogra-

phies of these are included on the LCM CISD website at www.lcmcisd.org. After logging in, go to the “Community” tab and each category will

be listed on a separate page.

Also included on that page are downloadable applications, which may be submitted at any time during the year.

Texas celebrates three decades of Lemon Law relief for new car buyers Staff Report

For The Record

Don’t let the stress of having problems with a new vehicle put the squeeze on you. This month the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is celebrating the 30-year anni-

versary of the state’s Lemon Law. To mark the occasion, Governor Rick Perry proclaimed Nov. 1 “Texas Lemon Law Day.” Through this law, consumers buying or leasing defective new vehicles have filed more than 16,000 complaints and

received more than $113 million in relief.

“Buying a new car or truck is a big decision for many families,” said TxDMV Executive Director Whitney Brewster.

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Texas was one of the first states to pass a Lemon Law to assist buyers and manufacturers with new vehicle warranty performance.

“The Lemon Law is a true case where we took lemons and turned them into lemonade,” said former Senator R.E. ‘Buster’ Brown who authored the bill during the 68th Texas Legislature in 1983. “As a state senator, I heard about so many cases where an individual purchased a vehicle and spent years trying to get an incurable flaw fixed. This law provides real relief for the inno-

cent car owner.”

The TxDMV provides a wealth of consumer protection resources to assist Texans before they even begin the process of buying a vehicle. Once the purchase is complete, if you have repeated problems getting the vehicle to operate the way it should, the TxDMV may be able to provide “Lemon-Aid.” The first step for consumers is to file a Lemon Law complaint form with a $35 fee and provide notice of the complaint to the manufacturer with a final opportunity to fix the problem.

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St. Mary principal announces raffle winner Staff Report

For The Record

St. Mary Catholic School recently concluded a raffle ticket fundraiser that included 2 Dallas Cowboys vs Viking tickets; 2 nights at the Hilton Gardens in Dallas and $650 Visa Cash Card for meals/travel expenses. A.J. Scales from Orange was the lucky winner as his ticket was drawn by Father Daleo at St. Mary Catholic Church during mass. Mrs. Darby presented the winning tickets to Mr. Scales. Mrs. Darby stated, “We deeply appreciate all that participated in the purchasing of these tickets, as all proceeds went back into the school. We are truly blessed to have such amazing support

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Community Bulletin Board OC Dems to meet The Orange County Democratic Party will hold an executive committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Robert’s Meat Market and Steakhouse, 3720 W. Park St. in Orange.

The Dems will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Orange County Commissioners’ Courtroom, 123 S. 6th St. in Orange. The party is recruiting volunteers, precinct chairs and precinct captains. Those interested can either attend the meeting or call 409-882-9620 for more information.

LSC-O to host health fair A Health and Affordable Care Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Lamar State College-Orange.

There will be flu shots, screenings, information about ACF agencies, refreshments and more.

There will also be face painting and other activities for children.

WOS football tickets go on sale Wed. The WOS Varsity football ticket sales vs. Silsbee, this Friday, Nov. 8, will be on sale the following days and times in the Athletic office: Wednesday - 1-3 p.m.; Thursday - 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.; and Friday - 9 a.m.-noon only.

Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students. All tickets

at the gate are $5. Game time is 7 p.m. They will also recognize Seniors for Football, Band, Drill team and the Cheerleaders prior to the game.

CCS holds Holiday Extravaganza Community Christian School Partners In Education will be hosting the Annual Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Door will open at 9 a.m. for a fun filled day for every family and will close at 3 p.m. With vendor booths, games, entertainment, silent auction, food court and pre-sold dinners you can shop till you drop, have lunch, play games then go home with a fully prepared meal.

Silent auction will close at 2 p.m. and winning bidders can pick up items at 2:45 p.m. Entry fee is $1 and tickets are .25 cents each. The school is located at 3400 Martin Luther King Dr. in Orange.

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Thrift & Gift to hold open house The Thrift & Gift Shop, located at 350 37th St. in Orange, will hold its annual Open House 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

Volunteers and vendors have been busy making handmade, oneof-a kind items to decorate your home for the holidays. Homemade baked items will be available. This year the non-profit organization celebrated its 40th year in Orange.

OC Retired Teachers to meet

Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Breakfast Connection at 7:30 a.m., Thursday at Southeast Texas Hospice located at 912 W. Cherry in Orange.

The Orange County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet at 11:00 am on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St., Orange.

The guest speaker will be Scott Hasty of Scott’s AFLORIST. He will discuss new concepts in fall flower arrangements.

Dallas Mullins, with Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA), will offer information on TRTA Endorsed Benefits for members. 2013-2014 Membership Directories will be available.

Vets invited to Orangefield Veterans’ Day program

Visitors Center to host Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Orangefield Elementary fourth grade students along with the faculty and staff would like to invite all Veterans and their family members to attend their Veterans Day program “A Tribute To Our Veterans” on Monday, Nov. 11 in the elementary gym which is located at the back of the school.

There will be two show times, one at 9 a.m. and again at 6 p.m.

Guests may park in any of the school’s parking lots, however weather permitting there will be golf cart service to help those who need transportation from the side or back parking lots to the gym for the morning performance.

The Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center will host the 5th annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11. Sponsors of the event will be the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 292 whose fundraising efforts provided the All Veterans Memorial erected on the grounds of the Visitors Center. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11a.m.

Vietnam Veterans Chapter #292 is the sponsor of the event which honors veterans of all eras. Msgr. Michael Jamail will give the invocation and benediction and a live trumpeter will play Assembly and Taps. The Nederland High School Choir will sing our National Anthem and God Bless America; and our guest speaker will be Al Caldwell of Clear Channel Media. HEB Plus is providing refreshments for the reception after the program.

VVA Chapter #292 will also hold a raffle drawing for two rifles and a spray washer. Tickets may be purchased the morning of the event or from chapter members.

The Visitors Center will open at 9 a.m. and invite everyone in the community to attend this special event.

Have breakfast with the GOACC

Master Gardeners to meet The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardener Association will be held Thursday, Nov. 14 at the new Orange County Expo Center on Hwy 1442 in Orangefield. It is located one mile south of Interstate 10 exit 869.

The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper at 6 p.m.

The November meeting will be a business meeting with the election of officers for 2014.

The public is welcome to attend. Enter the front doors of the building facing Hwy 1442 and take the first doors on the right into the Texas A&M AgriLIFE offices For more information check out the Web site: www.txmg.org/ orange.

Retired Seniors to meet

Thank You Veterans We salute your courage, your honor, and most of all, your sacrifice.

Please accept our special “thank you” from Americans who truly appreciate your willingness to serve our country, and what it cost you.

God Bless You

The Peterson Family

The Retired Seniors of Orange County will meet at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11 at The Salvation Army Bldg., located on the corner of Strickland and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. They will have a report from the Christmas Party Committee.

Those that plan to stay for the noon meal, please bring a covered dish. All seniors are welcome to attend or bring a guest. For more infornation, call 409-883-6l6l.

Eagles to host pool tourney The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange, will host a pool tournament each Friday beginning at 8 p.m. The two tables are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Popcorn will be served and a drink special will be offered until 11 p.m. The community is invited to come meet the members of Aerie 2523 and join in the fun.

For more information leave a message for Sharon Bodin after 4 p.m. at 886-7381.

Post 49 hosts lunch fundraiser American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will hold a plate lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, November 7. Cost is $8. The meals consist of brisket, link, potato salad, beans, bread and dessert. Walk in’s are welcome and delivery is available.

Call 409-886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 for orders and deliveries.

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Deaths and Memorials Services to be Held H.B. “Curley” Lindsey Orange H.B. “Curley” Lindsey, 84, of Orange, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Eddie Blankenstein. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Born on July 5, 1929, in Camden, Tenn., Mr. Lindsey was the son of Herbert L. and Hattie Lorena (Fare) Lindsey.

He was a long time resident of Orange and retired from DuPont Sabine River Works, where he was a supervisor.

Mr. Lindsey was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He served during the Korean War attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was a 60 year member of Madison Lodge 126 AF&AM where he was a Master Mason and was involved with DeMolay International which is part of the Masonic order, and he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Orange.

He had a love of sports and was a member of the West Orange-Stark Athletic Booster Club and served on the Board of Directors of DuPont Federal Credit Union.

Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lindsey and his great-granddaughter, Faith McGalin.

He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Thomas Lee, Carolyn and Roy Barfield, Anita and Ron Lake, all of Orange and Elizabeth and John Blackstock of Lumberton.

Also surviving are his grandchildren and their spouses, Lindsey and Brittany Lee, Erin and Manuel Godina, Robert and Chelsi Barfield, Timothy and Melissa Barfield, James Michael and Courtney Simon, Derrick and Ashley McGalin, Duston and Lori McGalin, Christopher McGalin and Jaxson Blackstock; and great-grandchildren, Molly Lee, Jaci Barfield, Bryce Barfield, Samantha Simon, Macy Mae Simon, Kynslee McGalin and Kamden McGalin.

Pallbearers will be Lindsey Lee, Robert Barfield, Timothy Barfield, James Michael Simon, Derrick McGalin, Duston McGalin, Christopher McGalin and Jaxson Blackstock. Honorary pallbearers will be Erin Godina, Neil Burrell, U.B. Samuel, Dexter Bassinger, and Bobby Bernard.

Margaret “Peggy” Ebarb Prescott Vinton, La. Margaret “Peggy” Ebarb Prescott, 52, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at her residence.

A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Nibletts Bluff Park in Vinton, La. with Mr. Anthony Grant officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Sulphur, La. on Sept.

4, 1961, Peggy was the daughter of Glyndell W. and Margaret (Townsend) Ebarb. Peggy’s boys were her pride and joy; she loved them more than anything in the world. She was also an avid football fan and loved watching her boys play.

Preceded in death by her

grandparents, Peggy is survived by her parents, Glyndell and Margaret Ebarb; sons, Thaddeus “Tad” Prescott, Jace Prescott and Dak Prescott; granddaughter, Kennedy; brothers and sisters, Melissa Slusher and husband, Bruce, Phillip Ebarb and wife, Stacey and Valrie Gilbeaux and husband, Troy; ex-husband, Nathaniel Prescott; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and her extended families.

Services Held Billie King Brown Formerly Bridge City Billie King Brown, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Bridge City, passed away on Oct. 29, 2013, at the age of 95 years (young). A Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 2 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with Funeral services following. Burial followed the service at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Bridge City.

Billie was born to H. Patton and Faye Patton on Aug. 30, 1918 in Huttig, Ark. She married Wm L. “Buddy” Brown in October of 1941.

Billie was artistic and enjoyed oil painting, ceramics, and traveling with family and friends. She loved her church family, where she was a member for many years, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Billie was a loyal fan of all her great-children’s sports and activities. Her 21 great-grandchildren and several greatgreat-grandchildren brought her tremendous joy.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Travis King; second husband, Wm L. “Buddy” Brown; daughter, Beth Self; sisters: Jimmie Lobb and Tommie Patton; brother, Gene Brown; and her parents.

Survivors include her daughter, Earline Gipson of Georgetown; son Jimmy Brown and wife Darlene of Thornton, Texas; grandsons: Tod Gipson, Ty Gipson of both Georgetown, Robert Brown of Bridge City, Mark Self of Orange, Michael Self of Groves; granddaughters: Gia McEntire of Georgetown, Tammy Whitehead, Terri Goodwin both of Orange, Donna Peveto of Austin and Dana Smith of Orange; nephew, Richard Lobb of Orange; along with her great- and great-greatgrandchildren. Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are a crown to the aged and parents are the pride of their children.

In lieu of flowers, memorials

may be to the Winfree Baptist Church, 19525 Texas 62, Orange, Texas 77630.

Honored to serve as pallbearers were: Tod Gipson, Ty Gipson, Robert Brown, Mark Self, Michael Self, and Rick McAbee. Honorary pallbearer was Windell Hebert.

Jack Allen Waller Buna Jack A. Waller, 81, of Buna died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation was held Friday at Memorial Funeral Home.

A native of Chapman, Ala., Jack was a longtime resident of Buna and a retired welder with Ingalls Shipyard & Burton Shipyard.

Jack served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Willie Eugene Waller and Maud Dunn Waller.

Jack is survived by his wife Frances Waller, son Donald Ray Waller both of Buna; daughters, Jackie Arlene Girlinghouse, Rhonda Faye Myers, and Evelyn Marlene Smith all of Orange, grandchildren: JR Girlinghouse, Timothy Girlinghouse, Cynthia Bergeron, Anthony “Blake” Girlinghouse, David Keith Waller, Donald Ray Waller, Kimberly Ann Waller, Dillen Joseph Waller, Jeffery Allen Waller, Richard Darel Myers, Nichole Smith, and Ethan Smith, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Nita Clarice Mehl Bridge City Nita Clarice Mehl, 65, of Bridge City, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral Services were Saturday, Nov. 2 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Burial was at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation was Saturday, at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers were Olan Weeks, John White, Joel “Dode” White, Larry Rivas, Kade Bland, Tyler Richard, Joseph F. “Trey” Hebert and Rayburn J. Hebert.

Born in Port Neches on March 26, 1948, Nita was the daughter of John Cecil White and Marie Ethyl (East) White.

She was an executive secretary at James River. Nita loved being a grandmother. She loved attending all of her grandchil-

dren’s sporting events and tending to her flowers and plants.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and nephews, Jimbo Noland and Chad Richard. Nita is survived by her husband, Kyle Mehl of Bridge City; daughter, Brandie L. Richard of Bridge City; and son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie L. and Donna Richard of Bridge City.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tyler Richard, Kade Bland, Victoria “Tori” Richard, Rhoni Nicole Richard, Joseph F. “Trey” Hebert and Rayburn J. Hebert; sisters, Sarah Weeks, Sue Harrington and Addie “Dee Dee” Rivas; brothers, John T. White, Dode White, Hayden White; and many nieces and nephews.

Angie Swiney Orange Angie Swiney, 41, of Orange passed away Oct. 31, 2013.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Monday, Nov. 4 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The funeral service was Tuesday at the funeral home. Officiating was the Rev. Tim Linscomb of Calvary’s Purchase Church in Orange. Serving as honorary pallbearers were the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.

Angie was born Oct. 4, 1972 in Beaumont to Vernon and Barbara (Tillman) Odom. She was a member of the Blue Knights International Law En-

forcement Motorcycle Club and loved the people in it. She also enjoyed all kinds of different crafts, including painting, decorating or just making something out of nothing.

She is preceded in death by her mom, Barbara Odom and is survived by her husband, Perry Swiney of Orange; father, Vernon Odom of Vidor and daughters, Savannah Kelly

and Makenna Kelly of Vidor.

She is also survived by her stepsons, William Swiney and wife, Katie and David Swiney both of Orange; stepdaughter, Sabrina Hardy and husband, Scott of Orange; seven grandchildren; brother, Darren Scott Odom and wife, Kristi of Orange and sister, Kerri East and husband, Joey of Vidor.

Chip F. Stevens 57 Navy Veteran Bridge City TX Resident Calvin Fredrick Chip Stevens Jr. 57 of Bridge City, Texas died Tuesday July 23, 2013 at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas.

Mr. Stevens wishes to be cremated.

A memorial service will be held at Liberty Baptist Church Nov. 8, 2013 at 6 p.m.

Chip was born Dec. 31, 1958 to Calvin Chop Stevens and Ruth Minton Johnson at De Moines, Iowa.

He spent his childhood in the North Loop and Scotia, Neb. area attending elementary and high school. After his service in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a pipe fitter for the refineries in the Bridge City Texas area.

Survivors include his mother Ruth Johnson of Valley View Living Center in Ord, Neb.; a son, Matthew St. John of Florida; two daughters, Angela Stevens of Deweyville, Texas and Darci Stevens of Groves, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Rodney Veskema of Ord, Neb.; a brother, Kevin Stevins of Scotia, Neb.; three nieces and nephews and a special friend, Jean of Bridge City.

He is preceded in death by his father.

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Former Marine, Native Bulletins From Page 7A American, on a mission OC Historical Society to meet The Orange County Historical Society will have their annual dinner meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 at PK’s Grill located on Strickland Drive.

The after dinner speakers will be Jo Ann Stiles and Ellen Rienstra of the Stark Foundation.

They will present some of their research on the Brown, Stark and Lutcher families.

To make a reservation please call 409-988-5523 or email ochs. tx@outlook.com and give your name and number (including yourself) of those planning to attend.

Edward Jones offices join local food drive

Pictured are Mrs. Cheryl Fragomeni of the Comfort Inn handing an Orange County information book to Eddie Gray, a Native American and Former Marine. Gray is walking the USA to support Veterans Rights. His trip had already taken him more than 5,300 miles when he was welcomed at the Comfort Inn in Orange.

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Eddie Gray, 38, is a Native American on a mission. He is also a former US Marine and a member of the American Legion. Since April of 2008 he has walked over 5,000 miles on his around-thecountry trek to highlight veterans’ benefits. For the past week or so he has been in Orange, spending a lot of time with fellow Legionnaires from American Legion Post 49 in Orange – even getting a make-over for the Halloween Party. On Wednesday he stopped in to see the folks at the Orange VFW on Highway 87.

Wherever he travels, he makes a point to visit with local vets at the Legion and VFW. The camaraderie from other former servicemen and women make him feel at home. He also stops at VA hospitals when he can to visit with those veterans less fortunate than he.

He keeps a notebook of where he has been and with whom he has met, planning to write a book about his experiences when he finally returns home.

While Gray was in the Marine Corps stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, he was in a vehicle accident that left him with a broken sternum. He was medically discharged and then went to work for the U.S. Forest Service because of his love of the outdoors.

Eddie is now on a leave of absence from the US Forest Service and is used to the outdoors. Until the weather forecast turned wet, Eddie slept in the woods outside the Legion Hall in downtown Orange. Now, thanks to the generosity of the Comfort Inn at Highway 62 and I-10, he has a nice hotel room to relax, clean up and sleep in.

Gray said, “Having some private space here at the Comfort Inn allowed me to rest undisturbed and to catch up on my laundry and cut my hair. Just easy R&R.” Mrs. Cheryl Fragomeni, Sales Manager for the Comfort Inn said, “We’re proud to have him here. He’s walking for a good cause and needs support. Of course, it was nice to get him out of the rain too.”

Fragomeni went on to say, “The hotel owners work hard to promote Americanism, both here and in their native Pakistan where they have opened an orphanage that teaches American values to kids and encourages them to come to the USA for college and grow business here in the Land of Opportunity.”

Eddie will leave the Orange area on Saturday, traveling through Louisiana to Exit 44 on I-10 where he will be picked up by members of the Coushatta Tribe and brought to Kinder LA for the next stop on his journey.

Sign-up underway for BC/ OF Christmas Baskets Christmas Baskets will be given to indigent Bridge City and Orangefield residents who are age 60 years and over whose income is below poverty. Sign–up will take place at the Ministerial Alliance building next to First Baptist Church of Bridge City during the month of November and through Dec. 4 Sign –Up is 9 a.m. - noon on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Eligibility depends on proof of income. You must present a utility bill to verify address and have an ID of all family members.

Donations are needed for this program to continue. Any business, church, individual, or organization may make a donation to the account of Bridge City Orangefield Ministerial Alliance Christmas Basket Fund at the Bridge City

Local Edward Jones branches are supporting a Fall Food Drive benefiting Orange Christian Services.

The Orange and Bridge City area Edward Jones offices are currently collecting non-perishable food items at their locations until Friday, Nov. 15.

Orange Christian Services provides assistance throughout all of Orange County and is a partner agency with Southeast Texas Food Bank. The Edward Jones branch offices are unable to accept financial contributions for O.C.S. but will be happy to provide you with O.C.S. contact information. Any and all donated items will be greatly appreciated.

Those who would like to receive a coat must be registered with The Salvation Army located at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange. For more information about the program, please contact The Salvation Army at 409-291-8400.

Donations sought for BC Library rummage sale The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library are taking donations for the rummage sale that will be held Saturday, Nov. 9 in the library expansion. All funds from the sale will be used for the completion of the empty expansion. To date, The Friends have raised funds for the next phase, which will be air conditioning and cabling.

If anyone has something to donate for the rummage sale, they are asked to bring it to the Bridge City Public Library located at 101 Parkside Drive in Bridge City during normal library hours.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. , Monday through Wednesday; Thursday is late night open from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. only on Friday.

LCE PTO hosts Fall Festival The Little Cypress Elementary PTO is hosting a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 16. There will be games and activities for the kids along with the vendor booths and food. Potential vendors are welcome to inquire. For more information, contact Tiffany Richards at (409) 988-1455 or tiffden@yahoo.com.

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“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with lyrics by Tim Rice. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.

Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.”

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GOACC seeking nominations for annual meeting The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Citizen of the Year, 2013 Non Profit Community Service Award, and 2013 Community Service Business Award. All nominations will be due by noon, Tuesday, Nov. 12. Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on Dec. 10.

To obtain nomination forms and guidelines please visit the Chamber Web site www.orangetexaschamber.org or contact the Chamber office.

“Coats for Kids” will keep kids warm this winter The Salvation Army in Orange is holding “Coats for Kids,” a coat drive from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. Coats sizes infant to 12 years of age are being accepted. For added convenience, this warm contribution can be made without leaving your vehicle.

Coats for Kids is a program designed by The Salvation Army of Orange as an effort to bridge the gap between the holiday giving time and when it is time to bundle-up children for cold weather.

“Coats are a common request from parents for their children during our Angel Tree drive at Christmas time,” explains Capt.

Michael Cox, “but in our area it is often difficult to purchase coats until after the first of the year and after our toy drive is complete.”

Coats will be distributed to kids in Orange County from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 11.

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t some point on virtually every fishing trip a client will invariably ask, “How many days a week do you fish?” If that question is asked on the second day of a two day booking, it is usually because everything but the catching part is less fun than it was the day before.

Not a whole lot of folks spend eight hours on the water two days in a row and their body parts tend to balk the second day.

I would be very comfortable with four days a week, but unfortunately it never works that way.

That would give me four days with clients, one day to scout new water and the weekend off as I hate to fish weekends.

My latest run has hardly resembled that schedule as I got backed up with folks that I canceled due to the wind that howled all spring and summer.

I have fished clients on all but four of the past thirty-four days and after taking this weekend off I am looking at another string of consecutive days.

The weather could change those plans, but we have fished several funky days in the latest run.

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H WEST ORANGE-STARK over SILSBEE

This is the game for all the marbles as far as District 21-3A is concerned. Several preseason prognosticators picked Silsbee as this league’s champion, but looking at common opponents, the Mustangs have the edge, not to mention the home field advantage to boot.

H ORANGEFIELD over BRIDGE CITY ***BAYOU BOWL

This is a huge game for the Bobcats who need a win Friday night to secure a playoff berth. The Cards have had a rough season and would like nothing better than to end it with a victory. But the Redbirds will have to play their best game of the season to do it.

H LITTLE CYPRESS-

MAURICEVILLE over VIDOR

The big question is will the Battlin’ Bears recover from the loss to Central last week. The Pirates would love the end the season with a pair of victories and a .500 winning percentage and the Bears are anxious to get the state playoffs started and may look past Friday night’s season finale.

He’s gone. Orangefield Bobcat runningback Carl Wiley dashes for 80 yards and a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage against Buna on Friday.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

H DEWEYVILLE over GROVETON The Pirates would love to head into the playoffs on a roll after a big 50-12 victory over New Waverly and then a win on the road Friday night at Groveton. A win will secure second place in the district standings, but a loss will drop them to third.

H ORANGE COMMUN. CHRISTIAN

over MAGNOLIA LEGACY PREP

The Lions are fresh from a big 80-35 win over Houston Texas Christian and are looking for their eighth victory Friday night as the regular season comes to an end.

H VINTON over LAKE ARTHUR This will be a much tougher opponent than De Quincy, who the Lions blanked 28-0 to run their season record to 7-2. The Lions close out the regular season at home Friday night before finding out who their playoff opponent will be.

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WOS senior Chris James comes out of the pile still on his feet, as he races 64 yards for the score against the Bridge City Cardinals.

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Mighty Mustangs have date with destiny Friday MUSTANG INSIDER MERI ELEN JACOBS FOR THE RECORD

Although the storm clouds had moved on by Friday’s game time, the Mustangs rained on Bridge City’s senior night, beating the Cardinals, 40-16.

“At least we got out of the game healthy and it’s another victory,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “Now the big game is finally here. We had lots of mistakes and I think we were looking ahead. We did some good things and we did some not so good things. But this time of year, you’re just looking for the win and we got it.”

The Mustangs started out strong, causing a fumble on Bridge City’s first play from scrimmage and recovering the ball at the 11-yard line. Bridge City’s defense held for three straight plays, forcing the Mustangs to rely on Kicker Rodikson Cano to put points on the board.

It didn’t take long for WO-S to get on the board again. The duo of quarterbacks Dillon Sterling-Cole and Chase Rutledge hooked up several times to move the ball before running back Chris James took the handoff up the middle to put the score at 10-0.

Bridge City answered back with a field goal of their own, making it 10-3 with a little more than three minutes in the first period. However, James used his first scoring play to weave through the Cardinals to the sideline, as he ran 64 yards to put the Mustangs up, 17-3, less than a minute later.

Sterling-Cole struck again, hitting receiver Dwain Boullard for a 23 yard touchdown with less than five minutes to go in the half. Seventeen seconds later, Deionte Thompson jumped in front of a Chase Shugart pass and took it 31-yards for the score. The

previous PAT was botched so the Mustangs faked the PAT and Tre Baldwin crossed the line on a shovel pass from Rutledge. The Mustangs led, 31-3.

The Mustangs got on the board one last time before the half, when Sterling Cole scored on a two yard sneak.

Cano’s kick was good and the Mustangs led, 37-3. But it didn’t remain that long as the Cardinals were able to score on a thread the needle pass from 13 yards out as time expired in the half. The PAT was no good and the score stood at 37-9 as the bands took the field at half time.

The Mustangs did most of their scoring in the first half and were hampered with penalties and two fumbles that kept them out of the endzone.

The only points of the half were scored when Cano hit a 24-yard field goal. Bridge City scored again in the fourth quarter after back to back penalties put them inside the ten for several plays.

WO-S finished the game with 405 total yards and held Bridge City to 138 yards.

Now that the first nine games are over, the much anticipated game for the district championship is here. The Mustangs will meet the Silsbee Tigers Friday night at 7pm at Dan R. Hooks Stadium.

“We will have to have an all out team effort,” Thompson said. “We’ll go at it for 48 minutes and the best one will prevail.”

The Tigers (7-1, 5-0) barely escaped last Friday with a 3433 win over the Hardin Jefferson Hawks. Their only loss of the season was their season opener against Port Neches-

The WOS Chain Gang defense stops Bridge City on third down.

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Groves, 45-21.

“They are a mirror image of us,” Thompson said. “They run the same offense and the same defense and they have athletes that can flat out fly.”

The Tigers are led by three year starter Patrick Reed, who runs a pretty balanced offense.

He has over 1000 yards rushing and has passed for 1470 yards. His favorite receiver is Zayon Jackson, who has 39 receptions for 638 yards.

All of the sub varsity games were rained out but both will play Thursday night in Silsbee starting at 5 pm. This will be the last game for the freshmen and JV. The freshmen are undefeated. The junior varsity tied their first game against LC-M but won all the others.

Although Silsbee and WO-S have made the play-offs, the coveted district title is on the line. Come out early and cheer on the Mustangs. The senior football players, band, drill team and cheerleaders will be honored prior to the game.

Tickets will be on sale at the athletic office, Wednesday 1-3pm; Thursday - 9-12 & 1-3pm; Friday - 9-12 only.

Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students. All tickets at the gate are $5.

WOS football tickets go on sale Wed.

The Mustang defense swarmed the Bridge City Cardinals all night, holding them to only 128 yards offense.

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The WOS Varsity football ticket sales vs. Silsbee, this Friday, Nov. 8, will be on sale the following days and times in the Athletic office: Wednesday - 1-3 p.m.; Thursday - 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.; and Friday - 9 a.m.-noon only.

Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students. All tickets at the gate are $5.

Game time is 7 p.m. They will also recognize Seniors for Football, Band, Drill team and the Cheerleaders prior to the game.

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Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast H LAMAR over

NORTHWESTERN STATE

The Cardinals have been playing real good football the last few games after posting their first Southland Conference win over Nicholls State 56-34 Saturday night in Beaumont. But the Demons are tough at home, so the Redbirds will have to continue putting many points on the scoreboard.

H McNEESE STATE over

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

Orangefield Bobcat quarterback Carmichael Wiley trudges through Buna Cougars for a large gain in the 35-20 victory.

RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

The Cowboys will have to rebound after taking it on the chin 41-7 Saturday night by the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. The Lumberjacks have been posting big scores lately, so the Cowboys had better arrive at Nacogdoches Saturday ready to play defense.

H HIGH SCHOOL

Hardin-Jefferson over Hamshire-Fannett, Nederland over Beaumont Central, Beaumont Ozen over Lumberton, Port Neches-Groves over Livingston, Beaumont West Brook over Baytown Sterling, Port Arthur Memorial over LaPorte, East Chambers over Hardin, Kirbyville over Warren, Newton over Woodville, Evadale over Sabine Pass, Tomball Concordia Lutheran over Beaumont Kelly, Tomball Rosehill Christian over Beaumont Legacy, West Sabine over Grapeland, Anahuac over Kountze, High Island over Chester, Hull-Daisetta over Colmesneil, Jasper over Center, West Hardin over Iola, Lufkin over Conroe, North Shore over Deer Park, Brenham over Caney Creek, Crosby over New Caney Porter, Humble Summer Creek over Dayton, Barbers Hill over New Caney, Houston Stratford over Ridge Point, Cleveland over Shepherd, Liberty over Tarkington, Huffman over Splendora, La Marque over Stafford.

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Yes, that is Orangefield runningback Carl Wiley this time on defense making a tackle against Buna.

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Today’s NFL features younger quarterbacks, simpler plays FOR THE RECORD

If one were to scrutinize the starting offensive lineups of the 32 National Football League teams, it would be revealed that more than half of the teams are dependent on young quarterbacks who have been out of college five years or less.

In the old school, a drafted quarterback would serve as a bench-warmer for at least five years or longer, studying reams of information from a playbook that resembles a reference encyclopedia.

Or he would be the quarterback for the scout team—the one imitating the upcoming opponent-- and run all of their offensive plays.

If he was lucky, he would fill in for his team’s starting quarterback if he was unfortunate enough to be incapacitated from an injury, or for “mop-up duty” if his team was either comfortably ahead late in the game or was too far behind to have a legitimate chance to catch up.

Nevertheless, it was a tough life for a young quarterback in the not-too-far-away “good old days.”

Today the NFL teams are swooping down on the successful college quarterbacks— especially those who are tall (6-foot, three) or larger, have rocket arms and are very mobile—and making them their top draft choice with the idea of playing them in their rookie year or for certain within the next two seasons.

A few years back many NFL teams who were panicked because their long-time quarterback went down with an injury that would keep him rehabbing for a month or two, discovered that the young backup played rather admirably. In many cases, the coach would look stupid sitting down the rookie when the greybeard

starter was fully recovered.

A case in point closest to home is the Houston Texans when Matt Schaub was injured and young Case Keenum replaced him. The former University of Houston star quarterback has started only two games, but he has done an admirable job and has yet to be intercepted. Schaub and former backup T.J Yates slung 11 interceptions, four of which were returned for enemy touchdowns.

But looking at the big picture in the entire NFL, many teams are having success with young quarterbacks.

The first one that comes to mind is Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, who took over as the starter during last season, led his team to the playoffs and currently has engineered eight victories in nine games. Wilson is complimented by one of the best defenses in the NFL spearheaded

by Orange native Earl Thomas III at free safety.

Cam Newton stepped right in as the starting quarterback after the Carolina Panthers drafted him out of Auburn three years ago.

And to make his starting job less complicated, the offensive coordinator gave Newton a booklet of packaged plays, which have built-in options for both the run and the pass, according to this week’s issue of ESPN The Magazine. There are at least a dozen teams using this simplified playbook.

“This means the quarterback can call one play, then read the defense’s movement and initiate a different play.

See a cornerback backing off his coverage? Throw a quick screen pass to a wide receiver.

See a weak box? Run right at it,

either with a quarterback keeper or a traditional handoff,” the article pointed out.

“Packaged plays aren’t new at any level—colleges and high schools have run them frequently the past decade—but they’re gaining momentum in the NFL, especially for teams with inexperienced quarterbacks.

“The beauty of packaged plays is that they replace verbose playcalls and endless presnap audibles with simple, sometimes one-word, plays that bundle several options into one.

“That’s a big reason the Buffalo Bills, with three green quarterbacks, were running one play every 23.4 seconds, second fastest in the NFL,” the article stated.

And the fastest team is the Philadelphia Eagles who use the packaged plays as the center core of their offense. They were rattling off a snap every 22.6 seconds and before Sunday’s 49-20 romp over the Oakland Raiders, were averaging 6.2 yards per play—third in the NFL. But Sunday at Oakland, Nick Foles, subbing for the injured Michael Vick, tied an NFL record by throwing seven touchdown passes for 406 yards. Foles completed 22-of28 passes, frequently exploiting mismatches and blown pass coverages.

Other young starting quarterbacks finding success are Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton, Oakland’s Terrelle Pryor, Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck, Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin III, Kansas City’s Alex Smith, Miami’s Ryan Tannehill and NY Jets’ Geno Smith just to name a few.

We’re not bad-mouthing such great veteran quarterbacks as Denver’s Peyton Manning, New Orleans’ Drew Brees, New England’s Tom Brady, Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo, Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger or Baltimore’s Joe

Flacco, but merely showing how the new breed of NFL quarterbacks are finding early success with much simpler offensive plays.

KWICKIES…Quarterback Tony Romo is doing a good job of keeping the Dallas Cowboys on top of the NFC East Division, even though their record is a mediocre 5-4. Dallas has a tough game Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints in the Louisiana Superdome and is an early sevenpoint underdog. But the Saints had a tough time beating lowly Buffalo two weeks ago and then were upset 26-20 by the New York Jets Sunday while Romo put up huge offensive numbers against Detroit in a harrowing 31-30 loss at Detroit and a 27-23 victory Sunday over the Minnesota Vikings.

My alma mater, the McNeese State Cowboys, really took it on the chin Saturday night at home when Southeastern Louisiana took over first place and remained undefeated in the Southland Conference with a 41-7 thumping of the Pokes. Now the Cowboys must hope that Sam Houston State can beat Southeastern Louisiana Nov. 16 in Hammond and throw the SLC into a three-way tie and all three teams get invited to the post-season tournament.

Although the Lamar Cardinals won’t figure into winning the Southland Conference, they have come a long way to being a bona fide college football team this year. Saturday’s upset victory over Nicholls State by a convincing 56-34 score verifies this point. And the Cardinals did it after Head Coach Ray Woodard suspended 20 players Saturday morning for violating team rules and made them sit in the stands during the first half of the Nicholls State game in their street clothes. Woodard found out that many of his reserves play college football

well as the Redbirds rolled to their second-highest point total of the season.

Here are some scores from last weekend of teams that might become playoff foes for our local high school football teams: Coldspring 28, Cleveland 14; Liberty 28, Shepherd 16; La Marque 31, Columbia 0; Brenham 63, Huntsville 21; Carthage 49, Diboll 6; Giddings 14, Smithville 8; Waco Connally 62, Waco La Vega 60; Jasper 48, Huntington 8; Groveton 37, Anderson-Shiro 16; Corrigan-Camden 57, Hemphill 14; Cameron Yoe 45, Marlin 10; Humble Summer Creek 41, Barbers Hill 10; Crosby 49, Humble 9; Navasota 56, Caldwell 7; Tenaha 42,

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JUST BETWEEN US…As the regular 2013 high school football season ends this weekend for many teams, a “new season” also begins for the successful teams that have qualified for the state playoffs.

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NFL Players Association will support ‘all players’ in Dolphins mess Staff Report For The Record

The NFL Players Association says it is in contact with Miami Dolphins offensive linemen Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin as the league continues its investigation into allegations Incognito harassed Martin, who left the team last week after an incident in the team cafeteria.

“We expect that the NFL and its clubs create a safe and professional workplace for all players and that owners, executives, coaches and players should set the best standards and examples,” the union said in a statement early Tuesday morning.

“It is the duty of this union to hold the clubs and teams accountable for safety and professionalism in the workplace. As the representative

organization of all players, the NFLPA will insist on a fair investigation for all involved.

We will continue to remain in contact with the impacted players, their representatives and player leadership.”

The union is in an odd spot, USA Today reports, since it represents Incognito and Martin and would support a grievance filed by either player. No grievances had been filed as of Monday night.

Incognito hadn’t appealed the suspension and the union wasn’t conducting its own formal investigation, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on an active league investigation.

The Dolphins suspended Incognito for conduct detrimen-

tal to the club Sunday night, hours after Martin’s representatives presented evidence of the alleged harassment, including a voicemail message.

Coach Joe Philbin said that was the first the team had heard of the allegations, leading owner Stephen Ross to contact NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about investigating.

If the league finds the Dolphins were aware of the alleged harassment and failed to act, Martin could have a grievance on the grounds of an unsafe workplace – a significant issue for any union. And if the Dolphins failed to follow any terms of the collective bargaining agreement in suspending Incognito, he could have a grievance as well.

A person with knowledge of the Dolphins’ thinking told USA TODAY Sports on Mon-

day it was “certainly a possibility” the team would cut Incognito, who can be suspended for a maximum of four weeks without pay for conduct detrimental to the club.

Asked whether Incognito will get claimed if he hits waivers, an executive in personnel for another NFL team USA TODAY Sports, “I think he can file his retirement papers.”

Incognito, 30, would lose $252,941 for each game he’s suspended – 1/17th of his $4 million base salary in the last season of a three-year contract that is set to expire in March.

Martin, 24, is back home in California going through counseling, the person with knowledge of the situation said. He is signed through 2015, with a base salary of $607,466 this season.

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I do believe that better numbers of redfish are finally starting to school more frequently on the south end of

the lake and that is a start.

I do not believe that the most recent north wind dropped the lake level a single inch as the marshes are still full following last Thursday’s

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Colburn: Fishing Most of them already got canceled once or twice and they are determined to go fishing come hell or high water.

They got to experience both three of the past five days!

Once on the water I couldn’t be happier regardless of how many days in a row I have fished, but I can do without the alarm clock going off at 4:00 a.m. thanks to daylight savings time the stops at the gas station to fuel up, launching the boat and sitting in the dark waiting on customers that are invariably just a little late for a multitude of reasons.

On the other end of the day it’s the fish cleaning, boat washing and putting together tackle that suits the skills of the next group that makes a hot shower an anticipated event.

While too many clients are better than too few, the inability to scout out new fish and try new patterns is tough to overcome.

No client wants to pay money to go hunt fish so you just keep beating up on the same patterns and the same lures until it all comes unglued and

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one day there is no need for a filet knife at the end of the trip.

I basically wasted two excellent fishing days recently simply because I was locked into a bite that had been ridiculously good over the previous five or six days and I couldn’t adapt.

When the clients lost confidence, rather than stay in the area and change colors and retrieves, we bolted and tried live bait which proved to be a big mistake.

It isn’t that fishing live bait isn’t productive, but you have to do your homework to make that program work as well and I hadn’t fished live bait this year.

The following day, in conditions better suited for eating gumbo and watching football on the tube, we went back to what had worked earlier in the week and caught some very nice trout.

The trout were holding a little deeper and they wanted a slightly larger tail fished on a very slow retrieve.

When all was said and done, we quit because we chose to quit with the fish still biting.

Aside from all of the wind this has been a really crazy year on Sabine.

Every pattern has been late to develop and we are still waiting on some significantly colder weather to rescue the fall fishing.

We caught incredible numbers of the largest trout we have seen in a long time throughout the winter and the spring, but the summer was tough and the easy fall bite just hasn’t materialized.

We are seeing more gulls working on most days, but the ratio of keeper trout to throwbacks is not good.

Very seldom have we culled any numbers of keeper fish if the first few trout we catch under a group of birds are small.

If you are lucky enough to work a flock by yourself and the first trout or two are solid fish you can still do well until you lose the school.

Usually one redfish means several more before the school scatters, but that hasn’t been the case either.

That has happened once or twice for us, but more often than not, our limits have been

November prime camping in Texas Staff Report For The Record

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Visitors Center to host Veteran’s Day Ceremony

St. Mary “Good Samaritans” of the week

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The Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center will host the 5th annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11.

Sponsors of the event will be the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 292 whose fundraising efforts

provided the All Veterans Memorial erected on the grounds of the Visitors Center. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11a.m.

Vietnam Veterans Chapter #292 is the sponsor of the event which honors veterans of all eras. Msgr. Michael Jamail will give the invocation and bene-

diction and a live trumpeter will play Assembly and Taps.

The Nederland High School Choir will sing our National Anthem and God Bless America; and our guest speaker will be Al Caldwell of Clear Channel Media. HEB Plus is providing refreshments for the reception after the program.

VVA Chapter #292 will also hold a raffle drawing for two rifles and a spray washer. Tickets may be purchased the morning of the event or from chapter members.

The Visitors Center will open at 9 a.m. and invite everyone in the community to attend this special event.

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Pictured from right to left: Zach Thomas – Pre-K 4 student and Victoria Cole – 1st Grade student.

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St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness

displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school. The principal, Donna Darby choses winners and announced the winners among all students. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior.

St. Mary Catholic School had numerous students participate and place in the Orange County Livestock Show. Students participated in the art contest as well as the livestock competition. Students worked many hours on their art work and preparing their animals for the show and their hard work paid off.

Winners in group picture included: Top row from left to right: Amber Lester – 6th grade – Honorable Mention Award MaCartney Miller – 8th grade – Won Grand Champion – Swine Senior Showman Katlyn Poncho – 8th grade – 3rd place Audrey Johnson – 5th grade – 2nd place Nathan Hughes – 8th grade – Participated in Swine Pig Showing Jude Fuselier – 6th Grade – Grand Reserve Champion of

High marks for weekend opener OUTDOORS CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

The 2013-2014 hunting season has now officially begun and it could not have opened under better conditions. The weatherman cooperated and Texas hunters were greeted to chilly temperatures and plenty from the deer blind to the duck blind.

The annual opening morning for deer hunters is much anticipated event that thousands of hunters look forward to each year. The amount of traffic headed out of town and to parts unknown is staggering as hunters loaded with gear filled the highways starting early last Friday in anticipation of Saturday’s opener.

The majority of all the hunters I spoke with was really positive as many of them, especially here in east Texas, were impressed with the amount of animals they saw. There were some solid deer taken from the lakes area by local hunters keying in on acorn rich flats.

Many hunters who opted for watching corn feeders got to see a show as well with the

cooler temperatures increasing deer movement during the day.

The folks who went both south and west appear to be happy as late summer rains allowed for extra green foliage and browse to still exist as well as help out with body weights and antler growth. The numbers of animals and their overall condition was a common point of discussion with many hunters as they remarked on how good the overall deer herd looked. As of this column I haven’t seen any giant bucks that were taken opening weekend but you can bet a few hit the ground. Hopefully the cooler weather won’t stay away too long and will come back to help kick off the rut. Once the bucks start actively chasing does it’s just a matter of time before some real wall hangers start showing up.

Out on the water the story was nearly as good as a nice push of ducks showed up in our area ahead of the front.

From public land to private leases the results were good.

Plenty of gadwall and teal

filled the majority of the straps along with wigeon and a few pintails. The populations of geese are still a little behind schedule but more speckled bellies are arriving daily.

Heading into this weekend it looks like we are going to have a little bit of rain and not quite as cool temperatures as last weekend but still very comfortable. Louisiana will open up their duck season starting Saturday morning and for the past week the marsh has been buzzing with both hunters and ducks.

Last minute blind maintenance has been tops on the list for most hunters. Many of the boats running in the bayous are piled full of cane and other materials along with hopeful hunters waiting on Saturday’s legal shooting time. The marsh looks to be in good shape and there are plenty of birds in the area. If you plan on making that run in the dark this weekend please remember there will be extra traffic so be sure all your lights work and you allow yourself enough time to get to the blind safely.

Secondary Art Carter Claybar – 6th grade – 2nd place Second Row from left to right: Koen Maddox – 3rd grade – Honorable Mention Award Sydney Schmitt – 5th grade – Honorable Mention Award Lauren Abrego – 6th grade – Honorable Mention Award Dayne Seay – 5th grade – 3rd place Derian Jones – 5th grade – 1st place Lily Riedel – 4th grade – Honorable Mention Award Bottom row from left to right: Ty Butler – 1st grade – 4th place Hannah Allison – 1st grade – Honorable Mention Award Paige McKee – Kindergarten – 3rd place Zachary Khatt – 2nd grade – 1st place Aidan McAllister – 3rd grade – Honorable Mention Award Pheonix Lawless – 3rd grade – Honorable Mention Award

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Cowboy Church to host Baseball Coaches Hall of Famer Staff Report

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Elliott Johnson will be the guest speaker Sunday morning at the Cowboy Church of Orange County. After 40 years of coaching (30 as a collegiate head baseball coach), Elliot Johnson left coaching in 2011.

His overall collegiate record was 921-499, which ranked 8th among active coaches on the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics career victory list (17th all-time) and 8th in career winning percentage (13th all-time).

Coach Johnson’s Trevecca teams won three conference and two NAIA District titles during his 11 years at the Nashville school (1980-1990).

His Olivet Nazarene University teams won four conference, two NAIA Regional, and one NCCAA National championship from 2000-2007. Two of those teams appeared in the NAIA World Series (20022003). For many years, his teams were among the NAIA’s best, peaking at #5 in both

2003 and 2004. His 2008 Southern Nazarene team achieved the highest ranking ever for that school (17th).

Coach Johnson was named “coach of the year” a total of eight times.

In 1993, Johnson completed a Doctor of Arts degree at Middle Tennessee State University. His video combining youth baseball fundamentals with positive values has been required viewing for NYSCA certification of youth baseball coaches ever since. He has authored 30 athletic-related devotional books and six baseball videos, and he has patented the Stride Guide, a hitting instructional device.

On separate tours with Athletes in Action and other organizations, Johnson has coached college baseball players in games, clinics, and evangelistic outreaches in the South Pacific, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, Alaska, Turkey, and the central United States. He

served six years as NAIA District 24 baseball chairman in Tennessee and seven years as NAIA national rater/oversight committee member in Texas and Oklahoma.

He has directed NAIA district/regional tournaments and has served on boards of directors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Kansas, Tennessee, and Chicago. For over 30 years, Johnson has directed a charitable foundation, the Winning Run Foundation.

Coach Johnson is a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hall of Fame, the Trevecca Nazrene University Hall of Fame, and the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

In 2008, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes awarded him the Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award. He has been blessed to recruit and coach numerous NAIA AllAmericans and professional

players, including Ben Zobrist who still plays for the Tampa Bay Rays. Fourteen of his former players or coaches have become college baseball coaches and seven have attained head coaching jobs.

Coach Johnson began publication of Trail Ride Magazine in 2012. He speaks at cowboy churches and other venues around the country while distributing the magazine. At home, he cares for his horses, provides horsemanship lessons to young riders, and serves as a personal athletic trainer to young athletes.

The Cowboy Church of Orange County is located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange, just off of Hwy. 62, about one mile north of IH-10. The service will begin at 10:30. The public is invited to come early and have coffee and donuts as they listen to the church’s Cowboy Cross Band. The dress is casual. Boots and hats are always welcome, but never required.

E. Dale Lee is Pastor of the church and may be reached at 409-718-0269.

Orange County Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

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Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m.

Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch office@stpaulfamily.org Sun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided at all services) For Mid & Sr. High Youth Sun. Afternoon: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

For Children Ages 4–10 on Wednesday evening – 6 to 7 p.m. – JAM (Jesus & Me) Club

First United Methodist Church Orange

Knights of Columbus offer shrimp gumbo and smoked turkeys The Bridge City Knights of Columbus will be serving shrimp gumbo dinners on Sunday, Nov. 10. Shrimp gumbo, rice, potato salad, dessert, and tea for $10 per serving • Dine In • Drive Up • Take Out • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 770 Ave. A, Bridge City.

Tickets are available from members of Bridge City Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #3406 Plan ahead and stock up for the winter with quart and gallon containers of shrimp gumbo. Advance Orders Only-

Shrimp Gumbo-Quarts $15 and Gallons $50. Advanced Orders due Sunday, Nov. 03.

All proceeds go toward Sacred Heart Benevolent Fund The BC K of C will also be smoking turkeys for Thanksgiving. Advance orders only; $35 per Turkey. Orders for turkeys must be placed with a KC Member on or before Sunday, Nov. 10. You can pick up your order in KC parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Christmas Bazaar to be hosted by Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Bridge City is hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar and Flea Market, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at the church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road.

Members of the church have made various handcrafted reli-

409-738-2070

gious and non-religious items to sell.

Raffle tickets for a beautifully handmade quilt are $1 each.

Among crafts for sale are Christmas wreaths, bows, decorations and floral arrangements.

This year’s Bake Shop includes their famous Pumpkin Bread, Apple Nut Cake, Chow Chow, Spiced Tea and Cocoa Mixes, Cookies in a Jar, and Cinnamon Sugar Pears, all home made just like grandma use to cook.

Many gifts are priced $6 and below. There are toys and stocking stuffers for children.

Vendors participating in this year’s bazaar are: Heart N’ Cross Art, Luv Lingerie, Cheris Elite Face Painting, Miche Purses, Proclaimed Blessings, Hand Crafted Wood Products, and Mary Kay Cosmetics including their Home Décor.

A Moon Walk is available to entertain the kiddos, while you shop.

Bring your cameras to take pictures with an early 50’s red Chevy pick-up decorated for Christmas.

Proceeds go toward the music program, which provides scholarships to Lamar University Music majors.

Wesley UMC Christmas Bazaar Wesley United Methodist Church at 401 37th St. in Orange is having its annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9-4. There will be unique gifts, Christmas decorations, crafts, jewelry, pecans, walnuts, links, taco soup (frozen to go), sweets and much more.

Door prizes will be given each hour.

Alter Society holds annual gift shop and luncheon The Saint Mary Church Altar Society invites you to its Annual Gift Shop and Luncheon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. The gumbo luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a cost of $8 each. Take-outs are available and the containers are furnished. There will be crafts, a silent auction, a raffle, frozen foods, home canned items, delicious baked goods and more. The popular Mrs. Santa’s Workshop items will be sold again this year. Come join the fun and enjoy a scrumptious meal, all for a good cause.

502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8 a.m. - Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. - Celebration Service in Praise Center 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - Worship in Sanctuary 5 p.m. - UMYF & Kids Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux www.fumcorange.org

Trinity Baptist Church NEW LOCATION: 1819 16th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-4573 - Church 409-988-3003 - Pastor Paul Zoch Worship Services: Traditional - 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays (Young & Young @ Heart) Potluck: 6 p.m.

Fun, Games, Singing & Bible Study: 7 p.m.

The Little Church with a Big Heart.

Church Sponsors YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

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Living Word Church Hw 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659 www.livingwordtx.org Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Service - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: Bible Study at 9:15 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:30 a.m.; Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Children’s Activities.

First Christian Church of Orangefield 4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

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 & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

Christ of Latter-day Saints Services at 9 a.m.

6108 Hazelwood 409-779-9039

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

Minister: Kurtis Moffit www.westorangechurch.org “Our church family welcomes you!”

Celebrating 50 years Four Area Locations

YOUR CHURCH LISTING COULD BE HERE!

Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

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THE RECORD

• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APARTMENTS 2/1 APT. IN BRIDGE CITY, 465 Shady Ln., Lg. laundry room w/ W&D connections, all elec. appliances, ceiling fan, Lg. bedroom, lots of cabinets and pantry, vanity in bath and cabinets in the laundry room, Lg. closets, CA/H, concrete parking and patio, No Pets, you pay elec. and water, yard maintinace provided, $650 monthy + $300 dep., call for appointment at (409) 7356277 or 626-1968.

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT . Christian lady will share her home with another Christian woman. Real upscale neighborhood. Room has TV, King bed, Armiore, plenty of Closet space, bathroom. May use washer and dryer and kitchen as long as you clean up afterwards.

No smokers or drinkers, no pets, background check req.

Call Edee for appointment @ (409) 670-9272.

BRIDGE CITY 1/1, 260 Canal St., very nice and clean, ceiling fans, blinds, all ceramic tile floors, CA/H, Lg. all tile bathroom w/ vanity and mirrors, nice size bedroom and closet, Kitchen has all S.S. appliances plus dishwasher and Garbage disp., all granite counter tops, small dining area, living room has extra

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closet for storage, concrete parking and patio, No Pets, you pay elec. and water, yard maintinace provided, $525 monthy + $300 dep., call for appointment at (409) 7356277 or 626-1968.

COMMERCIAL NICE OFFICE SPACE, on Bland St., BC, former lawyer’s office, newly redone, nice.

(409) 735-2030. (M&R)

$800 monthly + $800 dep, $30 background check fee, (409) 988-8386. (10/9) 5388 PATILLO, BRIDGE CITY, three bedrooms, large shady fenced yard, $750 monthly. 409-988-4179.

2/1 CARPORT HOUSE for rent, 1104 11th st. Orange. $480 mo Rent, $300 Deposit.

409-886-2964, 409-313-2056 or 337-304-5993. 11/6

FOR RENT ON ROUNDBUNCH RD, BC, various sizes and prices, frontage available. Rear spaces cheaper and perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. (409) 735-2030. (M&R)

M.H. RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 7347771. (cctfn)

STORE FRONT, BC, on Texas Ave. across from Market basket, (409) 735-2030. (M&R)

RV CAMPER FOR RENT, 2 slide outs, $440 monthly, includes all utilities except Propane, (409) 886-1115.

(11/13)

HOME RENTALS NICE BRICK 3 OR 4 BEDRMS. 2 BATHS IN BCISD, fenced in back yard, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room, Lg. kitchen and dining area, $950 MONTHLY + $800 DEP., (409) 735-2030. (M&R) 3/1 IN ROSELAWN, CA/H, security system, No pets or smoking, No Sec. 8 housing,

THE RECORD NEWS LIZ WEAVER You Can’t Buy Better Orange County Advertising (409)

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3/1 / 3/2 & 2/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 and $650 And $350 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699. (11/6) RV SPACE FOR RENT at Peggy’s on the Bayou, $350 monthly, includes Elec. / water and sewer, (409) 886-1115.

HOME SALES

NICE BRICK ORANGE HOME on corner lot, 3/2/2, 2404 Post Oak Lane, LCMISD, garden room overlooking back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walk-ins in master bdrm. , shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, new tile / laminated and carpeted floors, fenced back yard, (Reduced to $239,000) for more info call Edee @ (409) 670-9272.

4/1 W/ COVERED CARPORT, #12 circle G in Orange, Lg. family, dining and den, wood floors under carpet, workshop, backyard privacy fence, enclosed patio, corner lot, vinyl siding, (409) 886-3545 or 330-0437.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, on corner lot, CA/H, tile in Kit. and baths, 1,490 sq. ft., no rent or lease, serious inquiries only! $89,900, (409) 670-2431 or 720-8422, leave message.

BRIDGE CITY 2/1, 195 Osborn, brick, all elec., new stove, fire place, Reduced to $79,000, has transferable flood ins. @ $247 yearly, (832)

• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

813-8995 or (409) 960- 8048.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2, 350 Gum St., Lg. detached garage, 1/2 house has hardwood floors, soid pine walls, Lg lot with trees, needs some updating, BCISD, $65,000, (409) 5439053.

OWNER FINANCING 1322 IRVING, 2/1/1 Hardwood Floors, $29,900-$2,500$27,400. 10%-10 years- P&I $364.07 409-504-5945.

BRIDGE CITY 2/1/1 W/ carport, 753 Ave. B, 1 small room for 3rd. Brm. or office, CA/H, carpet in bdrm. and living rm., elect. cook top and wall oven, fenced i back yard, Lg. storage room in back of garage, $64,900, (409) 749-9557 or 749-9561. (11/13) 3/2 BRICK ON 30 ACRES, FM 1078, completely remod-

409-594-5650

VIDOR 3/1.5/2, 345 Palmetta, furnished, all appliances, washer and dryer, too much to list! Beautiful front and back yard, fenced back yard, above ground pool, Lg patio w/ furniture, 20’x12’ sunroom w/ pot belly stove, 14’x30’ shop, serious inquiries only, price reduced from 98K to $92,500, no owner financing or renting, will make a great starter home! For more details call (409) 769-8371.

2 CEMETARY PLOTS for sale at Foreest lawn Memorieal Park, lot 174 blk “A” space 3-4, total price $3,500, (409) 882-0661 or 882-1674. (smfr) CEMETERY

ELECTRIC RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Free Estimates Specializing in older home rewires

Office (409) 735-4171 or 749-4873

PLOT

SALE at Hillcrest Memorial 988-0684.

only no owner finance, (409) 735-8346.

SELLER FINANCE! 2 to 4 acre tracts, LCMISD, MUDD water and sewer can finance with land, culvert, drive, dirtpad inastalled. Mobiles and livestock OK. For more information call (409) 745-1115 or www.countryland tx.com/twinlakes-estates. (10/31)

10 ACRE REPO in West Grigsby subdivision, property has water tap,electricity, cleaared out and bulit up homesite. Acreage adjoins large timber co. tract. owner financing garunteed, livestock and mobiles OK. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409745-1115.

5 ACRE REPO, IN QUAIL TRAILS 3 SUBDIVISION, Property has private drive, Marcieville water / septic, LCMISD, and is secluded.

Mobiles and livestock OK, available, gauranteed owner financing. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409745-1115.

LAND & LOTS

STAKES

Home RepaiR Inside or Outside, Painting, Plumbing, Electric & Carpentry 25 years Experience Call Jimmy Harmon

eled, updated kitchen w/ beautiful cabinets, barn, 2 ponds, dep water well, aerobic septic, (409) 882-4106.

2961 LEDOUX, OF, off Ollia rd., .49 acre, private rd., Total price $15,000 neg, (shed on lot not included), As- Is, Cash

FOR

Housekeeping & maintenance personnel needed!

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2 BD/ 2 BA Mobile Home for sale. Front and back porch, shed included. Well maintained, currently sat up in Grishams Mobile Home Village, West Orange. No owner financing. 409-8865018 or 409-670-6616. (11/6)

Waitresses HARD COUNTRY CAFE

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Certified Quantum-Touch® Practitioner

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Phone, Internet, TV, Fiber, PRI, Point to Point

Dawn Starnes 409-460-3340 Local Account Executive

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Shawn’s Custom Painting

Interior and Exterior. Licensed and Bonded.

(409) 659-3147 • General Landscapes • Tropical Landscapes • Spring/Fall Clean Ups • Lawn Maintenance • Palm Trees Installed • Grass Installation • Tree Removal • 8 Yard Loads Delivered • 60/40 Sand/Garden Mix • Driveway Materials

Shawn Falgout Owner

TERRELL’S

738-5001

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer

HARRY’S

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

APPLIANCE & SERVICE INC Big Selection of Reconditioned Appliances All Used Appliances Sold with Warranty

Insured & Bonded

Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Haul Offs and Stump Grinding.

Since 1963

• FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS/DRYERS AIR CONDITIONERS • RANGES

We Sell Parts For All major Brands ~ We Service What We Sell

886-4111

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FINANCING AVAILABLE

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302 N. 10TH. Street

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Ultimate Details

Cow Bayou Marina $5 Entry Fee Come out and enjoy the sun with trampolines in the water, paddleboats & much more.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Our Details include

•Handwashing •Surface Preparation •Polishing •Waxing •Polymer •Sealant

•Interior vinyl / leather Treatment

Much More!

Professional Auto and Boat Detailing With a Personal Touch!

330-1424 Website:

ultimatedetails.net

Serving Bridge City And Surrounding areas Call to Schedule an appointment 302

THE RECORD APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 8864111.

details: www.advocates-4children-inc.org (10/30)

20 GAS DRYERS! $100 & up, All work! Call Harry at (409) 886-4111.

COOK POSITION (NO FRYING) 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. TuesdayFriday. JB’s BBQ, apply in person.

AUTOS ‘02 SIVERADO LS, Ext. cab, 187K miles, new brake shoes & oil change, Cold A/C, Pioneer DVD radio, very clean, $6,850, (409) 6705054.

2 - TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SR5’S, one black ‘95 and one ‘94 green, call for more info @ (409) 745-5223 or 779-4350.

2 DR 1994 FORD F-150 Eddie Bauer extended cab long bed w/cover. one owner. $3,600 or best offer. 409-8863233. (11/6) EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS Owner Operators-Are you ready to work for an industry leader?!? We offer Great Pay, Hometime & 100% Paid Fuel Surcharge on ALL LOADED MILES!! Call A&R Transport!

Come See How we Roll!! 888202-0004 EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED, Executive Director position open at the CASA office in Orange.

Go to this website for more

MEAT SLICER/SERVER position 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.Sat. J.B.’s BBQ, 5750 Hwy 90 West. Apply in person.

LONE STAR CARPENTRYremodel, repair, Baths-KitsPorches-Decks-Floors-Etc. Free Estimates. 409-8830205 or 409-738-5639. 11/20 MISCELLANEOUS JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 30 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $2,500, used vey little, will sell for $1,000 for all, perfect cond., great buy! Can be seen at the Penny Record Office in Bridge City! (409) 474-2855.

TDRILL PRESS, $25; 3500 series generator, as-is, $200; skate board ramp, $15; heavy duty swing set, $20, (4009) 886-3386.

RV ACCESSORIES: Ready Brute tow bar, self locking, 8,000 lb. towing cap., coiled safety cables; Road Master adapter bar; Road Master Brake Pro portable towed car breaking system w/ tow car lights and wiring; New black stove top cover; Warning

Triangle flare kit, professional grade, with case; Assorted Nisc. RV accessories, will consider any reasonable offer (409) 920-5448.

TEAL SOFA W/MATCHING OTTOMAN, like new, $400, 409-330-5959.

MASTER BUILT PRO ELECTRIC Smoker, uniflame, 22” charccoal grill w/ elec. rotisserie, several pieces of PVC pipe & fittings (various sizes), double roll away bed, (409) 735-2966.

FULL SIZE SPRING AIR MATTRESS, good cond., $75; Solid wood upright 7 drawer dresser, $150; Bookcase w/ 4 shelves & 1 drawer, real nice, $200; Kenmore dryer, multi settings, works great, $100; Whirlpool Propane dryer, multi settings, works great, $125, (4098) 735-7783.

DINING TABLE W/ 4 CHAIRS, $500; Headboard, paid $1,000 will take $450, call to see at (409) 670-9272 or 330-4470.

15’ WELDBILT ALUM. BOAT, 40 HP mercury motor, galvanized trailer. Moving $2,500, 409-886-4752 or 409-6707713. 11/6 FOR SALE 1865 MASONHAMLIN organ (walnut), green wingback chair, 100 year old wicker loveseat, four dining chairs, small one-drawer desk-very old. Call 886-

3582 or 670-5365 to see on Sat. Nov. 9 only. 11/6

Sherry after 2 @ (409) 8833725.

10K GENERATOR, never run on a load, $800; 10” Craftsman table saw, extra blades, $100; 2 gl. back pack sprayer, used one time, $50.

Can be seen at 4421 Tulane Rd., Orange (McLewis), (409) 670-5263.

FREE CUR PUPPIES to good homes, beautiful! (409) 2214160.

SERVICE HOUSEKEEPINGRESIDENTIAL, commercial.

Excellent references. 409734-8096 (11/27) LONE STAR CARPENTRYremodel, repair, Baths-KitsPorches-Decks-Floors-Etc. Free Estimates. 409-8830205 or 409-738-5639.

(11/20) HOUSEKEEPINGRESIDENTIAL, commercial.

Excellent references. 409734-8096 (11/27) PETS FOUND! SMALL BLACK & WHT. Chinese boxer, female, (409) 3372454 or 882-5630.

MIXED TERRIER PUPPIES, free to good homes, will be small. Also 4 kittens. Call

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of STEVEN R. SEPULVADO, Deceased, were issued on the October 24, 2013, in Cause No. P-16647, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: BARBARA A. HANRAHAN. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Jerry V. Pennington Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2010 Orange, Texas 77631-2010

DATED the 24th day of October, 2013

Jerry V. Pennington Jerry V. Pennington

Attorney for BARBARA A. HANRAHAN State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. 7th Street P.O. Box 2010 ORANGE, TEXAS 77631-2010 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353

GARAGE SALES FRI. & SAT., 452 ROSE LANE, McLEWIS, HUGH SALE! Just past Flying J, 7 till ? Large selection of baby clothes, baby items, Kid’s clothes 3T-10 & 12, chairs, tent, weedeater, household items, new juicer, toaster, motorcycle helments & leather jacket, Much More, too much to list!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

FRI. & SAT., 10TH. AND CYPRESS, ORG., First Christian Church, 7:30 till 3. Maple pedistal table w/ 4 chairs, too much more to list! Come See!

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of ORYS C. GUNSTREAM, JR., Deceased, were issued on the October 28, 2013, in Cause No. P-16646, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: LON CRAFT. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

SAT., 275 SCHOFIELD, BC, 7 till ? Sm - Lg. Junior’s and women’s clothes, scrubs, girl’s clothes, toys, home decor, picture frames, twin bed, misc.

c/o Jerry V. Pennington Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2010 Orange, Texas 77631-2010

SAT., 3075 PATILLO RD., ORG., 8 till noon. Lots of misc.

DATED the 28th day of October, 2013

FRI. & SAT., 505 MEADOWLAWN, BC, off Ferry, 9 till 1. Used washer and dryer, men’s shirts, men’s shorts and jeans, women’s clothes / shoes and purses, Christmas items, knick-knacks, puzzles, ladies cowboy boots, small appliances, misc.

ESTATE SALE! ‘01 Dodge Van w/ wheel chair lift, lift brings chair inside the van, original cost was for lift over $3,000, price for van with lift is $3,995. Electric hospital lift bed, cost over $3,000, sell for $750. Almost new sofa, cost over $3,000, will sell for $700. Call for details and to see @ (409) 735-7163.

HUGE SAT. SALE!, hosted by Friends Bridge City Public Library, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. 101 Parkside, electronics, shoes, clothes, jewelry, household, toys, cookbooks, decorations, TVs, antiques, furniture, baby yellow jaundice lamp, glassware. Fill a bag $2 begins at noon.

SAT. 702 SWEETGUM ST. ORANGE, Huge Garage Sale! 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Across from LC-M High School, take Medford to the end, turn left, next street turn right to end.

19” and 32” television, metal bunk bed, VCR player, Christmas tree and stuff, fabric, paperbacks (western and romance), winter clothes and more. 11/6 SAT. 2205 OAKFOREST DR. ORANGE, 8 a.m.-noon.

Kitchen and bakeware, cookie and cake decorating, audio/video equipment, craft and glass cutting, prints, vinyl records, CDs, linens, blankets, women’s clothing and more. 11/6 SAT. 2700 BOWIE OFF IRVING ST., 8 a.m. until Garage/Estate Sale-antiques, appliances, clothes, furniture, nick nacks, collectables, sit under hair dryer and much more! 11/6 THIS WEEK 1160 FM 1078 ORANGE Large variety of quality items. Baldwin piano, professional artwork, furniture, home décor, record albums, dishes, clothing, mens jeans, porch swing, outside tools, gym equipment, books, electronics, pvc pipe. 11/6 SAT.-SUN. 690 LYNN STREET by Vidor High School, Estate Sale 8 a.m. - 4p.m. furniture, sewing machine, piano, 1991 Buick Parkavenue, hospital bed, household items, more. 11/6 SAT. 3745 WHIPPOORWILL, ORANGE, 8 a.m.-noon, 4- Family Garage Sale, furniture, Formals, banquet chair covers, bathroom fixtures, household furniture and misc. items. Lots of clothes, shoes etc. 11/6

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARGARET ANN MATTHIS, Deceased, were issued on October 22, 2013, in Cause No. P-16615, pending in the County Court at Law of ORANGE County, Texas, to: BRENT ASHLEY MATTHIS and STACEY YEVONNE MATTHIS ELLIS. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Steve Parkhurst Attorney at Law 1009 Green Ave. Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 28TH day of OCTOBER, 2013

Jerry V. Pennington

Steve Parkhurst

Attorney for Lon Craft State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. 7th Street P.O. Box 2010 ORANGE, TEXAS 77631-2010 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353

Steve Parkhurst

Jerry V. Pennington

Attorney for BRENT ASHLEY MATTHEIS and STACEY YEVONNE MATTHIS ELLIS State Bar No.: 00797206 1009 Green Ave. Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0892 Facsimile: (409) 670-0888

PUBLIC NOTICES: AL-ANON MEETS ON Wednesday & Sunday at 7pm.

1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior.

Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 962-

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experience the warmth of friendly people, beautiful music, and inspiring sermons. Join us at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC each Sunday at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM for worship experience at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we!

The State of Texas To all persons interested in the Estate of Lillie Mae Myers, Deceased Cause No. P16671 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on October 28, 2013, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Lillie Mae Myers, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so.

To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on October 28, 2013.

KAREN JO VANCE, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

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children-inc.org [there is an application at this website]. 30 hours of training is required.

Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is needed! The program serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.

SUICIDE RESCUE of Orange County. Suicide is not the answer, give us a chance, 769-4044 Vidor.

CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting.

Comprehensive training is provided, Anyone interested

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Little Cypress-Mauriceville C.I.S.D. will accept sealed proposals for Dumpster Service until 2:00 p.m. on November 21, 2013 at the Business Office, 6586 FM 1130, Orange, TX 77632. Proposal documents and additional information can be obtained at the LCM Maintenance Office or by calling 409-670-4612.

LCM CISD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

NOTICE OF PARTITION SALE By virtue of an Order Directing Sale of Property Not Susceptible to Partition In Kind, Cause No. A-130076, styled Weston Colby Desormeaux vs. Paul Killiam, Et Al, in the District Court of Orange, Texas.

I will offer for sale and sell at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the backdoor of the Courthouse of Orange County, Texas, the following described property in Orange County, Texas: A 5.04 acres tract in the Richard Ballew,

Astract No. 2 in Orange County, Texas.

Terms of the sale shall be for cash and the proceeds from such sale shall be deposited in the office of the District Clerk of Orange County, Texas, to be disbursed in accordance with the Order of the Court.

W.D. Triggs, Sr. W.D. Triggs, Sr.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RAYMOND E. MARCANTEL, Deceased, were issued on October 19, 2013, in Cause No. P-16,616, pending in the County Court at Law of OraNgE County, Texas, to: NEYSA JEAN MARCANTEL. all persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Steve Parkhurst Attorney at Law 1009 Green Ave. Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 19th day of October, 2013

Steve Parkhurst Steve Parkhurst

attorney for NEYSa JEaN MarCaNTEL State Bar No.: 00797206 1009 green ave.

Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0892 Facsimile: (409) 670-0888

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DONALD LORAINE SHOCKLEY, Deceased, were issued on October 25, 2013, in Cause No. P-16628, pending in the County Court at Law of ORANGE County, Texas, to: JUDITH ANN SHOCKLEY. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Steve Parkhurst Attorney at Law 1009 Green Ave. Orange, Texas 77630

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