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Vol. 51 No. 31
Week of Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Vergie Scales turns 100, honored by county Commissioners Owen Burton, Precinct 2 and Jody Crump, Precinct 4 were absent from Monday’s meeting. The court voted on a policy change in the way sick hours
are calculated to work with the new Incode X software the county has implemented. It does not change the amount of sick hours, only the way they are calculated said personnel
director Jill Shores. The current method has to be done manually and can’t be reflected correctly on employee pay stubs. The change in calculation will not only give employ-
ees a more accurate accounting of sick hours, but it will also free up man-hours required to manually make the COUNTY BUSINESS PAGE 2A
Little Cypress ‘Hope For Health 5K Run’ Junior Finishers
Vergie Scales (seated) was honored for her 100th birthday by Orange County Commissioners’ Court Monday. Pictured with Scales (left to right) are: David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner. Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux and John Dubose, commissioner Precinct 3. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux
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Vergie Mansfield Scales turned 100 years young on Halloween. A proclamation was made Monday at Orange County Commissioners Court honoring Scales. She was raised in the Duncan Woods area of Orangefield and married Grover Scales at the age of 16. The couple had six chil-
dren with one of them dying in childbirth. Still living are her son Roy Scales, and two daughters, Wanda Scales Sanders and Pam Scales Crew. Vergie was a reporter for the Orangefield-Bridge City area until 1985. “I sure hope I live 80 percent of your life span, I’ll be tremendously thrilled,” said Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux.
OC veteran helped rebuild Japan Mike Louviere For The Record
Jim Brewer was 13 years old when he decided it was time to leave home and take care of himself. His first job was working for a timber estimator in his home town of Lufkin. The pay was 50 cents per day with room and board. His next job paid 75 cents a day. Then he found a better paying job; he delivered for a drug store and earned $1, plus a sandwich each day. Brewer decided to see what the big town of Beaumont held for him so he moved there and worked as a dishwasher and soda jerk until he heard about the shipyard work available in Orange. To work in a shipyard in Orange, one had to be at least 16
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With over 120 runners, Brooke Manuel finished 6th, Lauren Cox finished 8th, and Meagan Brzezinski finished 10th overall. In the 1019 year old division, Brooke Manuel finished in 1st place, Lauren Cox in 2nd place, and Meagan Brzezinski was 3rd place. According to Coach Willis all of the Junior High girls did a fantastic job and were some of the top finishers. Above from left to right: Lauren Cox, Brooke Manuel and Meagan Brzezinski. RECORD PHOTO
Clark: Korean vet guarded gold Mike Louviere For The Record
Jim Brewer in Japan, 1945.
years old. Brewer was not old enough, but he found a way to get some paperwork that said he was 16 so he went to work; he was hired as an electrical helper and worked at that until he lost his wallet with all his money. “The shipyard held back two days pay. I needed money so I quit so that they would have to pay my back pay,” Brewer said. “Then I got hired again. This time they hired me as a welder-tacker at 75 cents an hour. That was a good deal. Then I got a raise to $1 an hour. In addition, I learned to weld. I stayed with that job until my dad talked me into moving to Galveston. I moved, but did not like Galveston. I decided to join the Army.” Brewer enlisted in 1944 and did his basic training at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas. After basic training he was sent to the Philippines. He was first assigned to an infantry unit, but because he was not yet 19 he could not go into combat. He was reassigned to a construction battalion. “By the time we got to the Philippines most of the fighting was over,” he said. “My unit VETERAN REBUILDS PAGE 3A
John Clark joined the U. S. Marine Corps to serve his country in the years after World War II. He also joined to get an education. In those times the G.I. Bill was in effect. The Bill would pay for one year of college for one year of military service. Many young men were able to get a college education paid for by joining the military. Clark was sent to Korea as a member of the 1st Marine Division about six months after the cease fire that stopped the fighting. Clark’s outfit was stationed near Inchon, the site of the amphibious invasion that helped turn the tide of the conflict. “Right after I got in the Division, they started rotating the Division back to the United States,” Clark said. “I spent some time in the 1st and then rotated to the 24th Division. I ended up having to stay in Korea three months longer than the other guys.” Clark was assigned to the Headquarters Company as a Message Man and a Teletype Operator. One of his jobs was t guard gold. “They paid us in script and with the U.S. being on a gold standard we had to have enough gold in the country to back up the script,” he said. “We had little safes that held the gold and we had to guard them around the clock. We also had safes with top secret files and medicinal drugs that we guarded. We always wore our sidearms, 45 caliber pistols.”
John and wife, Jeanette Clark have been active in the Veteran of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary for many years.
One thing that is well known about Korea is that the winters are brutally cold. It snowed in November and the snow never melted. It just kept building up all winter until it finally started to thaw in the spring. Clark’s friend Roy B. Marshall was in the Army in Korea about the same period. Marshall was a member of the U.S. Army 2nd Division and was stationed in an area called “Little Chicago,” near the 38th Parallel. Marshall agreed with Clark about the cold. “I was in the motor pool and one day and officer asked me if I could cook,” he said. “I told him I could cook a little and he asked me if I wanted to replace a cook that had rotated home. Of course I took it. The motor pool was cold and the mess hall was warm.” KOREAN VETERAN PAGE 3A
Veterans homeless shelter Mike Louviere For The Record
Ever since Burt Stigen bought the old Shady Rest Motel property and opened the City of Refuge as a shelter for homeless veterans, there has been a constant worry about funding to keep the shelter operating. The shelter is wholly dependent on donations for operating costs. The main building containing the chapel, office, kitchen, and dining area is in dire need of replacement. A fundraising
effort is under way to raise the cost of a new building. There have been donations from the private sector, from the Stark 64 Veterans Association, and from the American Legion. Now the community as a whole has an opportunity to help the City of Refuge. On Saturday, Nov. 12, there will be a day long benefit for the COR. The event is sponsored by The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sabine Aerie 2523. American Legion Post 49 is hosting the benefit at the Post home on Green Avenue.
Scheduled to start at 11 a.m. and last until 6:00 p.m., there will be live music, raffles, auctions, a 50-50 raffle and the main attraction, B B Que plates. The events are scheduled to rotate and run throughout the day. It will be an “in and out” function. There will be the opportunity to go to the benefit and stay as long as you care to to take advantage of all the action. For information on the benefit, call Yvonne at 409-7453842 or 409-988-4154
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calculations. “It’s going to be great for our office,” said Shores about the approved calculation changes. “Employees will to be able to look at their check stub and know as of the Sunday of the pay period ending date what their balance is on sick leave.” On the recommendation of Jeff Kelley, director of Emergency Management, the burn ban has been temporarily lifted. “The overnight recovery that we’ve had this week, the humidity at night, has been very high. It has kept the fire danger and fuel amounts down to a reasonable level.” He said there was rain expected in the next 36 hours and after talking with the National Weather Service that morning he was willing to “roll the dice” and advise lifting the burn ban temporarily. “There are no guarantees in life, but we think we have the best opportunity of rain in the next 36 hours, than we’ve had in the last seven months.” Kelley also reported that about one quarter of the slab at the project on FM1442 has been poured. He informed the court it was time to renew the Orange County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP). “The Hazard Mitigation Plan has a five year life. That mitigation plan is essentially the key that unlocks mitigation funding. The reason we have been able to get those generator grants and some of these other mitigation buyout programs is because it’s listed in our HMAP
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as an exercise or activity that Orange County would take or like to take if it had the funding to do so.” Kelley said it has to be updated every five years, taking out the projects you’ve done and that are adopted as a city plan and part of a larger regional plan. “We got out in front of it, because we got a little worried and thought it was going to expire and started working on ours, alone and during that process the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (S.E.T.R.P.C.) was able to secure some grant funding to hire a consultant to come in and do everyone’s (plan), so we jumped on with that. Since we’ve done so much work, they allowed us to go first. Ours has gone to FEMA and it has been approved by FEMA pending adoption,” said Kelley. The court voted to adopt the HMAP and Kelley will get it posted on line. Kelley also reported on the proposed 800 Megahertz radio system for Orange County. Representatives from Motorola were present to answer questions commissioners had on the project estimated at $4.8 million. Commissioner Precinct 3 John Dubose asked if that was part of the regional radio system Sue Landry reported on recently at the S.E.T.R.P.C. meeting. Kelley said that even though that project was called ‘regional’ it did not include Orange County. He also informed the commissioners that currently the county agencies piggyback off the City of Orange’s system. The new project would be a three site simulcast system in place in Orange County that will integrate fully with Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Kelley said currently, some of the equipment the county has will be noncompliant in 2015 and there are some areas of the county that does not have coverage, which can put deputies at risk in certain spots of the county because they have no radio access. Kelley said he knew the county doesn’t have the money for the project at this time. “I think we’ve got to get there somehow.” He is suggesting a search for grant funding and application fees which would require about $6,000. The commissioners decided to put the item on a future agenda where Motorola can do a complete presentation on a day the full court is present. That would also give County Commissioner Precinct 1 David Dubose time to find out why Orange County isn’t included in the regional radio system project at S.E.T.R.P.C. In a report on mosquito control, Patrick Beebe said service requests were 453 for the month of October–13 calls for weeks one and two; 440 for weeks three and four. “Our mosquito problem actually hit on the 17th,” said Beebe. Since it was a coastal event that happened, Beebe had been in contact with other counties and parishes along the Gulf. Harris County Mosquito Control system crashed because of the number of calls. “I was told it got real interesting,” he said. No mosquitoes collected to date have carried any diseases including encephalitis or West Nile. Beebe said mosquito activity spiked very high in weeks three and four and dropped on Oct. 28, when there was a temperature drop. “I’d like to say we did it with our treatments, but we had some help.” He said larval development was normal. Treatments for the month included 106,247,000 acres by vehicle; 47 treatments for larva; 54 areas treated by plane, covering 160,640,000 acres; which totaled 266,887,000 acres. “You’re fighting a losing battle, but it’s helping,” said John Dubose.
unit was assigned to jobs rebuilding what had been destroyed in the fighting. I did get shot at one time. My sergeant and I were sitting on a dirt pile in this dirt pit we were working in and a bullet hit between us. We bailed off of that pile and hit the ground. Later we found out that two Jap soldiers had been captured. They did not know the war was over, I guess. The people were so grateful to be liberated that they treated us like kings.” Brewer’s next move was to Japan, to an area about thirty miles from Tokyo. “What we saw there was really bad. There was a lot of destruction from bombing raids and not much left at all,” Brewer said. “The people had to just put together whatever they could to live in and they had no food. They would eat anything they could out of a garbage can. “Old women would stand by our lines after we had eaten and were headed to wash our mess trays. They would have these gallon cans and wait for someone to walk by and scrape what was left on their tray into their can,” he said. “Some would go to the cans we dumped garbage in and fish out pancakes that were in there. There would be coffee and water and a lot of other stuff. They would take these pancakes and sort of wring them out and let them dry and then eat them,” said Brewer. “One guy that was working under me had been a kamikaze pilot; he spoke very good English, but was arrogant,” Brewer said. “This guy would decide that he did not want to work and would say that his shovel was not working right. I would climb into the cab and there would be nothing wrong. “After he had pulled this trick a bunch of times, he did it one day and I was in the wrong mood. I had checked out his shovel and it was working well. He had climbed out of the pit and was standing on the edge. I climbed up to where he was and told him that there was nothing wrong then I hit him so hard that he rolled down into the pit.” Brewer’s unit was assigned jobs rebuilding airfields. They operated rock crushers and dug dirt out of large pits to be hauled to the job. The workers in some cases had been in the Japanese military. They were taught to operate the heavy equipment and do some basic road building type construction. The majority of Brewer’s time was spent in Japan. “Once I got to go on TDY to Kyoto,” he said. “We could check out a bicycle and tour around the area. We saw some damage and we saw some stuff that was not damaged too badly. We went to a Shinto shrine and saw a rope about 1 ½ inch thick that was made of human hair. After his enlistment ended he went into the Active Reserves, then into the Inactive Reserves for three years. He served time in the Naval Reserve in the Seabees, and then he rejoined the Army Reserves. His total time of military service when he retired was 37 years. After so many years of service his country in the military, Brewer has continued his tradition of service. He joined the VFW in 1962 and has been a member of Post 2775 in Orange since that time. Brewer has served as Post Commander three times, District Commander one time and has served on several committees as chairman. He is a Mason and a Shriner. He also coached baseball for a number of years.
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DuPont Sabine River Works engineers Johnathan Huntoon and Patrick Knight present a check for $2000 to West Orange – Stark High School Principal Hutcherson Hill (center.)
Dupont grant funds WO-S High School science projects From Staff Reports For The Record
West Orange – Stark High School students will benefit from a $2000 grant from DuPont Sabine River Works. DuPont engineers Jonathan Huntoon and Patrick Knight presented the grant funding to WO-S High School Principal Hutcherson Hill recently. The grant will fund partnership projects which emphasize renewable energy, environmental stewardship, and bridge building. Hutcherson Hill, WO-S High School principal, said. “I consider it a great honor to have a partnership like the one we are so fortunate to have with DuPont Sabine River Works. I would like to personally thank Mr. Huntoon for his efforts and his tireless enthusiasm to support math and science education at West Orange-Stark High School. This grant will be beneficial as we continue to provide project-based learning and relevant instruction.”
Lutcher Stark Bengal Guards ‘35-’44 to meet The Lutcher Stark Bengal Guards, 1935-1944, will have their monthly meeting on Friday, Nov. 18 at The Sunset Grove Country Club, 2900 W. Sunset Drive. The meeting will start at 11:00 am. Members are urged to attend.
OC Republican Party to hold meeting Nov. 22 The Orange County Republican Party their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Salvation Army Complex on the corner of MLK and Strickland. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Temperatures would often drop as low as 15 to 20 degrees below zero. Korea is a peninsula that is so narrow that the soldiers and marines were never more than 50 miles away from the sea. This caused high humidity that added to the adverse weather. The army and Marine troops slept in tents, Marshall’s tent slept 16 with two small heaters. Clarks’ Marine’s were in conical tents. Both had the same type heaters. “The heaters were fired with diesel and the drums of fuel were outside and had a tube that ran to the heater,” he said. “We had to wrap the diesel drums to try to keep them warm enough so the diesel would keep flowing. It would not completely freeze, but it would get so thick that it would not run down into the heater. If we did not have diesel, we did not have heat.” Both men had the same type of clothing. “We had some heavy clothes and some that were not so heavy, we wore lots of layers,” Clark said. “You did not want to sweat, you could really get into trouble if you sweated and got wet. You would literally freeze with a coat on.” “Those big ‘Mickey Mouse’ rubber boots were good, they were heavy but they kept your feet warm,” Clark said. “That weather was really bad. It was either cold and raining or hot and dry. I was glad when I finally got to go home. “I went about three months without taking a shower,” Clark said. “When I finally got to a place to shower, they had to hose off the walk to the shower to get the ice off of the walk and I had to hurry to get in the shower. They had hosed down the shower to get the ice off of that floor. When I finished the shower, they had to hose everything off again so I could get back to get dressed. After going through that I just started to bathe out of a bucket.”
The 24th Division moved to a position near the Imjin River. The Chinese Communists, called Chicoms, would make jabbing moves toward the 38th Parallel. The 24th Division was there to counter any crossing of the Parallel. “They later told us that if the Chicoms had crossed in the numbers they could have mustered that our division would have only been able to hold them back for 12 to 18 minutes,” he said. “There were more casualties after the cease fire than there were in the years of the fighting. Korea was really torn up. Seoul was nearly destroyed; they fought through there five or six times. There were nearly no trees left in the country, it was really rough on the Koreans that had to live there.” When Clark finally got to go home, he was on a ship, still guarding gold. “Our ship had one hold com-
pletely sealed from the top. The only in was a door on two sides of the hold. They were locked with a big padlock and we had orders to shoot anyone that touched the lock. Around the clock there was a Marine there with his pistol and if someone would have touched the lock and he did not shoot the guy, the guard would be in trouble.” After his discharge from the Marines, Clark used the G.I. Bill and got his education. He retired from a career in newspaper advertising. Clark and his wife Jeanette have been members of the local VFW post for over 30 years. John has served as Post Commander and District Commander. In 2008 he received the J.T. Rutherford Award for Outstanding Service to the VFW. In 2007 and 2008 he was named an All American Commander. Jeanette has been Ladies
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Auxiliary President seven times and named Outstanding President four times. She has also served as National Publicity Chairman. John Clark did not join the VFW until 1977. He was not sure that he was eligible. When he found that he was he joined and has been a valuable member. Korean veterans have the distinction of being veterans of an undeclared war. Due to the Korean action being classed as a “Police Action” or a “Conflict,” Korean veterans have been denied the respect they are due. Legislation was finally passed in the early 1990s to give them a status that put them on the level of the veterans of World War II and other declared wars. Members of the “Forgotten War” are finally forgotten no more.
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From the Creaux’s Nest SALUTE TO OUR HEROES--OUR VETERANS Over the years, young men and women have chosen, for many reasons, to serve, starting with the Revolutionary War. On Nov. 11, we stop to observe and honor our vets, the real American heroes. For years, besides volunteers, the United States had a draft. Many served at a time when it put a stress on their families. Today, we have an all-volunteer military. Every generation has produced a new generation of heroes. WWII vets are referred to as “The Greatest Generation” but they are no greater than the youngsters today, in Iraq, Afghanistan and serving around the world. The real backbone of this country since it’s independence has been, and will continue to be, the men and women who serve to protect this great nation. We salute every veteran who has ever worn the uniform of the red, white and blue, the greatest troops the world has even known.***** Our week started on a sad note. Sharon Tucker, 48, one of our distribution supervisors, died of a massive heart attack at her home Sunday, Nov. 6. She was in charge of several newspaper routes. Our condolences to her husband Bobby Tucker, son Joshua Doyle and their family. Visitation will be held at Dorman Funeral Home, Thursday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Service to be held Friday, 11 a.m. at Dorman’s. Sharon was a nice lady, a great mother and wife and a friend to everyone. May she rest in peace. *****Well, I have to move on. Please come along, it won’t do you no harm. ORANGE COUNTY UNWANTED STEPCHILD As long as I can remember, going back to Kinard, Louis Dugas, Clyde Haynes, Wayne Peveto, Ron Lewis and Mike Hamilton, Orange County has always had a state representative from our county. If the new state representative district stands, Orange County will no longer have it’s own state rep. Over and over, the Republican controlled state has treated us like unwanted stepchildren. Our state senator and area congressional delegation are all from the Houston area. Our state representatives seat will be held by Allan Ritter of Nederland. He’s a nice enough guy that I’ve known a long time, but that’s not the point. For the first time we don’t have a choice for state representative. Someone needs to run from Orange County. It doesn’t matter much if he’s Republican or Democratic, what’s most important is that he or she is an Orange Countian. A Democrat would have a better chance running against an incumbent Republican. If Orange County supported them and the Port Arthur Jefferson County Democrats supported them, they would have a good chance. Here at home, citizens would have to forget party affiliation, which doesn’t matter that much, and vote for a local representative, then we would have a pretty good chance of electing our own. Otherwise, for the first time we won’t have anyone whose first interest is Orange County. Filing deadline is Dec. 12. It will have to be a good candidate but it’s doable. Romney won’t excite many Orange County voters. Neither will Obama, so it’s a trade off. With a light vote a local guy could get there with loyal support. Our own state representative is far more important then you think. Is there a candidate out there? TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME Eight Years Ago-2003 Sims Elementary first graders Katelyn Potter and Skylar Kahla captalized on unseasonably warm, early November weather with a cool commodity grown in Kahla’s yard. With lemons the size of grapefruit the two friends began a joint venture, a lemonade stand. (Editor’s note: Since that day the girls have grown into young ladies and the lemon tree, which froze last winter, is making a comeback and should bare fruit in a few years.)*****Orange County sailor Eddie Parks marries Michigan Marine, Jennifer “Jenn” Patterson, on Nov. 9 at Brown Center. The couple will remain in the service. They had known each other over three years and met in Kuwait. (Editor’s note: I wonder if they are still in the service and still married?)*****All State Jessica Lemoine, a Bridge City baseball catcher, has received a full scholarship in sports and academics from the University of Louisianan at Lafayette. She is the daughter of Jody and Wendie Lemoine and the granddaughter of Billye Minter and Louis and Mildred Lemoine. Her brother Jordan is a freshman at Bridge City. *****Year of the Bobcats. Orangefield Bobcats, Bayou Bowl champs, are the county’s only football playoff representatives. Coach Flanagan’s team has had a fantastic year. They will meet Liberty in the first playoff game. They lost to them last year and are looking to return the favor. ***** A LITTLE ABOUT THE PROFESSIONALS. The folks at Bridge City Bank are Jerry Davidson, president; Keith Fontenot, vice president, Phyllis Brint, vice president, Ben D. Organ, Jr., commercial lender, Thad Angelle, lender, Mike McGee, lender. *****Dal Sasso Realty is going strong with Tony Dal Sasso, Chrisleigh Dal Sasso, Brent Dearing, Donna Thomas, Kelly Price, Ted Miller and Gerald Eddleman. *****Realtors at Jerry Hughes Realty are Jerry, Loretta and Debbie Hughes, Gertie Ewing, Sherry Hommel, Pat Caillavet, Darla Bertrand, Reba Miller, Charles Cessac and Mike Barras. ******A NEW RESTAURANT OPENS: Robert Raminez, owner of Robert’s Meat Market, opens a new restaurant and steak house in Pinehurst adjacent to his store. The restaurant will open its doors Nov. 17. A few featured steaks on the menu will be 32 oz. Porterhouse, 20 oz. T-Bones and a 12 oz. Filet Mignon. (Editor’s note: Fast forward eight years and Robert’s Restaurant, today, is one of the area’s leading restaurants, not only featuring fine dining but also offers a nutritious daily lunch buffet.)*****For the second year in a row, despite winning 16 games and losing only four, two each season, Dan Hooks and his Mustangs didn’t make the playoffs. Next season West Orange-Stark will drop down to 3-A. The Mustangs are loaded and will be looking for a state 3-A championship. ***** Big News:
38 Years Ago-1973 Bridge City football Coach H.W. “Chief” Wilson has coached his last season. He had high hopes to return to the state playoffs but missed by one game. He said this group was his best since the 1966 state championship team. The majority of senior Cardinals have been playing together since the Peewee days. The seniors say they are like brothers. They are Kenny Brown, Mark Truncle, Bo Worrell, Terry Bridgers, John Clinton, Steve Trevino, Jimmy Lacomb, Steve Culp, Lanston Fall, Chuck Majors, Clint Belk, Jimmy Talbert, David Guidry, Mark Dunn, Craig Turner, Mark Flanagan, Darell Melancon and David Smith. (Editor’s note: Those were a great bunch of youngsters but on the field they were tough. I don’t remember a team at Bridge City so rugged. A bunch of poor boys that came up rough. They are one of the top defenses Bridge City ever produced. They didn’t allow a point in their first seven games. Back then only one team out of a district went to the playoffs. West Orange-Stark beat the “Wild Bunch” in the last game of the season and went on to represent the district.)*****Seniors at Little Cypress-Mauriceville who played for Coach Jim Crossland were Mike Watts, Robert Dunn, Robert Jacobs, David McKinley, George Mortimer, Hunter White, Mark Patten, Steve Pachuca, Donnie Harmon, Tommy Barrett, Gary Wilson, Ted Seago, Danny Haliburton, Tab Finchum, Larry Lunsford, Benny Woodcock, Jerry Person, Don McClain, Jimmy Reaves, Chris Tiger, Scott Morrison, Robert Mandy and Tommy Martin. *****Twirlers at Bridge City High are Tracy Stout, Sharon Primeaux, Jonell Chauvin, Debbie Newsom, Sharon Clark, Melanie McClain, Mary Henderson and Debbie Voohries. *****Annie Hargrave makes great candy. She made a box full that she sent to Tommy Segura, Miss Ann’s little boy stationed overseas in Uncle Sam’s Air Force. *****(Editor’s note: I knew a majority of the youngsters mentioned in this column. It’s hard to believe that 38 years have flown by. Some of those kids are still around; some of the girls married those senior boys. The vast majority left the area, some never to be heard of again. Time moves on. Today’s youngsters will be tomorrows past and on to the senior years. Quicker than one’s mind can imagine.) BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 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, Steve Carlton, 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 Fisher, Carol Ware, Charmaine Faircloth, Clara Edwards, Crystal Jones, Pat Stanton, Don Stanton, Danielle Graffagnino, Karla Holden, Kimberly Ray, Mary Cassidy, Michele Fontenot, Karen Schrieber, Carol Lopez, Sidney LeBlanc, Tim Johnson, Cecilia Broussard, Daniel Chesson, Darla Murphy, Donald Miller, Cody Edgerton, Paul Smith, Katie Hoffpauir, Ruby Wimberley, Kristina Schisler, Lauren Fruge, Ella Jo Gosset, Lauren Peet, Traci Birmingham, Mary Dixon, Pat Gifford, Susie Riedel, Vicci Milligan, Anna Cappandona, Casey Smith, Dana Perkins, Fred Fuselier, Hattie Arnold, Judie Wilson, Julian Oceguera, Cynthia Graham, Julie Smith, Glenda Dixon, Stuart Bertles, Kelli Peery, Lindsey Franklin, Nikki Courtney, Shane Preston, Travis Sheppard, Wade Barron, Wally Sieck, Carol Izer, Chris Ford, Cora Betzen, Elton Myers and Madison Miller. A FEW HAPPENINGS Congratulations to County footballers. Three teams are headed to the playoffs. Vidor, coached by former Bridge City player Jason Mathews, will meet Crosby at 7 p.m. Thursday at Lamar. ***Coach Thompson’s West Orange-Stark Mustangs will meet Cleveland at 1 p.m. Saturday in Baytown. ***Coach Chris Stump’s Bridge City Cardinals advance to take on Coldspring at 6 p.m. Saturday in Barbers Hill. If you like high school football it’s possible to attend all three games. Bring home the bacon. *****At Bridge City Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2:10 p.m., three Cardinal baseball players will sign to play college baseball. Cameron Dishon, Ole’ Miss, Jacob Lemoine, U. of Houston and Matt Menard will take his baseball talent to Baylor. Parents invite everyone to attend the ceremony. *****Dr. Conrad Murray, 58, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, “King of Pop.” Murray was accused of giving Jackson a lethal dose of a powerful anesthetic. He could get four years in prison. I look for him to be out in 18 months. *****We were sorry to hear about the death of Smokin’ Joe Frazier, 67, who lost his battle with cancer. I will never forget “The Thrilla in Manilla” when Joe beat Muhammad Ali. Frazier was a great heavy weight-boxing champion and a great class guy but spent his life in the shadow of Ali. He died Monday, Nov. 7, after a brief battle with liver cancer. *****Cong. Kevin Brady made a u-turn after holding town hall meetings in what he believed would be his new district. He reversed his course after it appears the Federal Courts would strike down the new district lines but leave the old lines for now. That put Brady in high gear to get back in this district. Skipping his congressional work in Washington, he rushed through the district with five town hall meetings, three in Orange on Monday. *****The death of Andy Rooney, 92, is another loss of one of our national treasures. His kind doesn’t come around but once in a lifetime. He was an original, going back to WWII. ******A few special folks we know who are celebrating their special day. Attorney Steve Carlton moves one step closer to becoming a senior citizen on Nov. 10. ***One of Patty Hank’s lovely daughters, Bree, is a year older on Nov. 11 and still very sexy. ***The beautiful Jeanne Blacksher celebrates Nov. 12. ***One of our best buddies, a great youngster, always nice to be around, Sean Cade Gros turns 21 on Nov. 12. Best wishes. ***Charmaine Faircloth, the gal with the great personality, celebrates Nov. 12. ***Also second grade teacher, pretty Ms. Pat Stanton and her father-in-law, Don, celebrate on the same day, Nov. 12. So much for being born under the same sign. ***A special lady, Ruby Wimberly celebrates her special day on Nov. 14. ***A dear lady we know Pat Kibbie Gifford will also celebrate on Nov. 14. Happy birthday to all.*****Happy anniversary to Shirley and Kirk Roccaforte, who celebrate their 33rd on Nov. 10. What a love story that is. Best wishes for good health and many more happy years. *****I found the following interesting. In 1948, A.F. Burns compiled the following information for the Chamber of Commerce directory, “Orange, the Gateway to Texas, the City of Your Future.” Population in the 1940 U.S. census, 7,472, estimate in 1947, 35,000. That was after the war years. During the war, up to 1945, the population was estimated to be over 70,000. Climate: annual temperature 68.26 degrees F. Here is what might surprise you. The annual rainfall 48.7 inches. What is significant is that in the last 30 years our annual rainfall has ranged from 63 inches to 77 inches a year. It might be that we are not in a drought but just returning to what is normal, somewhere around 50 inches of rain a year. The last few decades we have
been getting way more rain than we should have. I certainly like it better when it rains too much but I understand it will be several years before we’re abnormal in rainfall again. So get used to normal rainfall, about 20 inches less of rain annually. *****Congrats to Bree Fontenot, Bridge City Cross Country runner. Bree, who came in second at regional, is the only Orange County runner to make it to the state meet. All of us wish her the best. “Go get that medal girl!”*****Commissioner’s Court honored Virgie Scales, age 100, with a proclamation this week. Ms. Virgie, who was a Mansfield from Duncan Woods, is the sister of the late County Commissioner Asa Mansfield and also married into the Scales family, Orange Oilfield pioneers. Congrats and happy 100th birthday. *****We were glad to hear that our buddy, attorney Sharon Bearden, got a good report in Houston and is good to go and left Friday for the deer hunt Friday. *****Our friend Doug Harrington took his last radiation treatment Monday and headed home to Crockett. *****We received an email from Bobby Taylor’s daughter, Kayci Donnaud, and I misplaced it. Sorry, but I understand Bobby, who has been taking treatments at M.D. Anderson, is doing much better. Hopefully he will be coming home soon. I know he and Barbara must be tired of living out of a suitcase. *****The women of St. Mary’s Alter Society will hold it’s annual gift shop and luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Hall, 912 Cherry St. Gumbo will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It promises to be a big day with great bargains, homemade food goods, silent auction, etc. Mark your calendar. I plan to be there and enjoy all the good cooking. *****CREAUX’S TIP OF THE WEEK: Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely light scent when the light is turned on. Works as well as burning a candle. *****CAJUN DEFINITION: Courtbouillion, pronounced coo-vee-yon. Rich, spicy, tomato based stew made with fish fillets, onions and sometimes mixed vegetables. I like it best with extra veggies. *****With Herman Cain on the hot seat, I don’t know what the Tea Party will do. They will stay home before voting for Romney. Why haven’t the allegations come out on Cain before now? I know one thing, anytime the leech, attorney Gloria Allred, gets involved, there is money in the making. Now the sex claims against Herman has become a shake down. *****Gisla Houseman is attending the Country Music Awards this year. She is sponsoring local reports from the show by Gary Lee Love. The CMA is the best award show. It will air Wednesday night. My guess is “Entertainer of the Year” will be Jason Aldean, “Male Vocalist” Blake Shelton, “Female Vocalist” Miranda Lambert, “Vocal Group” Lady Antebellum and “Vocal Duo” Sugarland. *****Freedom Communications, Channel 6, KFDM, is selling to Sinclair. Now it is clear why station manager “Uncle Larry,” took his retirement marbles and went to the house. Sinclair is one of the country’s largest and may have a different retirement plan. *****Special thanks to Ray Pousson for the homegrown sweet potatoes, orange meat and very sweet. Thanks also to Neighbor Cox for the saddle blanket mustard greens and Ms. Vivian for the great homemade cake. *****President Bill Clinton has a new book out this week, “Back to Work.” He says you’re always better off doing something. I buy that; I bet that’s what our Boy Al is thinking also. *****Chris “Hardball” Matthews also has a new book out on Jack Kennedy. I’d like to have that one. *****On Nov. 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy, 43, defeated Richard Nixon to become the youngest and first and only Catholic president. *****Gregg, at La Uno Taxi, in Orange, is offering special cab rates for the holidays. He’s a good, safe designated driver. Keep him in mind. 409-460-0835. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s Restaurant this week. Everyone is invited to join a great group of folks. Good food, good folks. Next week, the Bunch will meet at Novrozsky’s. CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Nick Lachey will be 38 on Nov. 9; Vanessa Minnillo, 31; Brendan Gleeson, 56 and Sisgo, 33. ***Miranda Lambert will be 28, Nov. 10; MacKenzie Phillips, 52; Tracy Morgan, 43 and Ellen Pompeo. ***Dami Moore will be 49 Nov. 11; Calista Flockhart, 47, Leonardo Di Caprio, 37 and Neil Young, 66. ***Danny Sosa, 43 on Nov. 12; David Schwimmer, 45; Craig Parker, 41; Tonya Hardin, 41 and Ryan Gosling, 31. ***Woopie Goldberg will be 57 on Nov. 13; Jimmy Kimmel, 44; Gerard Butler, 42 and Chris North, 57. ***Prince Charles, 63 on Nov. 14; Yanni, 57; Josh Duhamel, 39 and Travis Baker, 36. ***On Nov. 15, Sam Waterston will be 71. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Wen Brother Nolan Gaspard, a Penicostal preacher in Abbeville, go visit a new family in town he always has a meal wit dem. He brings hot sauce, Tabasco and a few green Cayenne peppers and such. On dis Sunday, Brother Gaspard visit a new family from up North, from Cleveland, Ohio. Wen dey set da meal, da Preacher, he load his food down wit his Louisiana hot stuff. Da Yankee family dem, mama, papa and dere teenage boy, figure dey should go along wit da Preacher so dey load dere food down wit Gaspard’s hot sauce. It was so hot dey couldn’t eat it dem. Da boy axe da Preacher, “You preach hell fire and brimstone and damnation and all dat you?” “I sure do,” said da Preacher, “Dat’s my duty to show da peoples wats gonna happen to dem.” Da boy him, say, “Well, I’ve heard dat all my life but you da first preacher I ever saw dat took his samples along wit him.” C’EST TOUT Of all the happenings around the country none upsets me more than the sexual abuse of children by assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky at Penn State. We trust our children to those people. If a big, husky coach abuses my 10 years old son, I would want to kill him myself with a two-by-four, beat him to death. That makes my blood boil. Sandusky, accused of sexually abusing boys, for the past six years, operated a series of youth sports camps at a satellite campus after he was prohibited from taking kids to the main campus by the A.D. and a vice president at Penn State. Both have been charged with failing to report what they knew to police. Coach Joe Paterno, 84 years old, is not charged. He did report what he knew to his bosses but to me, that doesn’t seem like he did enough to stop the abuse of children. I believe Coach Paterno, winnest Division I coach, had a moral obligation to speak up knowing sexual things were taking place with children. He did the legal thing but he should have gone an extra step. Don’t mess with our kids and our elderly, that’s when I’m for capital punishment. *****Mark is back from Massachusetts where a snow blizzard and two other snow days came along. He enjoyed the visit with daughter Jenna, Robby and the grandkids however. *****Allen has returned from Tulsa where he experienced the earthquake and tornados in the area. For once he was glad to get home to the mosquitoes. *****Nicole, our Girl Friday, left Wednesday for Oklahoma City to attend the wedding of her best friend and a week’s vacation. As for us, we are promised the best rain we’ve had in seven months. I’ll be looking forward to it but not betting. *****Well, I’m about done all the damage I can do for this week. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Tell those who don’t advertise with us they are missing the best vehicle to get their message out to the most consumers in our trade area. Everyone reads the Record. Have a nice week, take care and God bless.
The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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A bond between Veterans in strong indeed Mike Louviere For The Record
Orange has a long and proud history of military service. Orange is also home to two very active official veteran’s organizations, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Orange is also the home and birthplace of a very unique veteran’s organization, the Stark ’64 Veterans Association. The planning for the 2010 reunion of the Lutcher Stark Class of 1964 reunion was underway when one of the planners, Carol Stewart suggested compiling a list of veterans of the class. Mike Ball agreed to undertake the job and was soon joined by Jerry Gatch and Lloyd McDonald. The original thought of veteran recognition as a simple list soon turned into a booklet of veteran’s stories, along with pictures. No one was pressured into sending information, but the vets that were contacted all sent some information, some brief, some a little more detailed. By the time of the reunion 40 vets had been identified. Six veterans were deceased. Twenty eight were profiled in the booklet, with one more contributing at a later date.
Twenty four of those profiled were in attendance at the reunion. Their stories varied, some were in combat, and some were not. Some of the vets had only served a short enlistment; several had made careers out of the military. The highest ranking veteran had been a Navy Captain, the highest decorated had earned a Sliver Star. There was even one girl from the class, Lila Withrow Quilici, who had been to Vietnam as a “roadie” with a rock band that performed for the troops. Quilici, who had been under fire several times, became the “pin up” for the vets. At the reunion was a special ceremony in which all of the veterans present were recognized and presented with a specially designed commemorative pin. “A bond developed that night between several of our class that did not exist previously. I didn’t even know who all the vets were until we began to work on this project,” said Gatch. “Our newfound camaraderie combined with us learning about the City of Refuge, led to the formation of the Stark ’64 Veterans Association.”
There is a bond between veterans that can only be understood by other veterans. The Stark Vets that the City of Refuge was a shelter for homeless veterans and was in need of help. They immediately began to meet by phone, email, in person and any other way they could think of to communicate
about what they could do for the COR. The agreement to organize was unanimous, so the paperwork was begun. As the organizing work was being done there was also a fund raising effort. Among the Stark Vets alone there was $1200 donated to the COR for general use. Gatch agreed to be the Executive Director and to coordinate the efforts of the group. The Stark ’64 Veterans Association was formally incorporated as an IRS 501 (c) 3 organization. Early in 2011 the Vets began a fundraising campaign among the entire class. There was $3000 raised and the decision was made to conduct a picnic for the residents at the COR. Money not spent on the
picnic was donated to the COR to go toward the cost of building a cabin. The goal of the ’64 Vets is to build a cabin dedicated to those from Orange County were killed in Vietnam. Since the spring of 2010 the Stark Vets have donated $5000 to the COR. Membership in the Stark ’64 Veterans Association is open to anyone. There are three categories of membership, the first is for members of the Stark Class of 1964, the second class is for any veteran, and the third class is for non-veterans who wish to be veteran supporters. Membership in the association is free and there are no dues. All that is asked is a desire to support and help veterans who wish to help other veterans. For information about joining the association, you may contact Jerry Gatch by email at: thegatcher.gatch@gmail. com
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Veterans Day: Honoring Generations of Heroic Service U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutison
Special To The Record
This year, Veterans Day falls on a Friday. Many people will take their children to a community parade where proud members of the local veterans’ service organizations will march. Some will lay flowers and plant flags on the graves of loved ones who served our nation. Others will just enjoy a three-day weekend or go shopping to get a head start on Christmas. No matter how we choose to celebrate this holiday, we should remember the great debt to those men and women who put their country first and served in our nation’s armed forces. Texas is home to more than 1.7 million veterans, almost five percent of the total population of our state and second only to California in sheer numbers. These veterans are as diverse as the state itself. Young, old; rich, poor; every race, every religion – all raised their right hands and swore to protect and defend this nation and our Constitution. It was their willingness to sacrifice -their lives if need be -- for our liberty and freedom that sets American veterans apart. It is that willingness to go wherever the mission called them regardless of the risks, leaving their loved ones behind, that we honor our nation’s veterans on this special day. Many servicemen and
women paid the ultimate price defending our liberty. There are veterans buried in almost every cemetery in America. Others rest on foreign shores near where they fell. But most veterans came home. They resumed their civilian lives – working, going back to school, raising families. Veterans are an integral part of the fabric of American society. The family doctor, the school janitor, the mechanic at the corner gas station, the community banker, your insurance agent: these are America’s veterans. Your grandfather, your father, your aunt, your son or daughter: these are America’s veterans. They no longer wear a uniform. They are part of our neighborhoods, our churches, our businesses, our communities. And it is because of their service that we continue to live free today. Sadly, each week, more than 1,800 veterans—mostly those who served in World War II—pass away. Most of these veterans are in their 80s and 90s. The tales of their service are an important part of our nation’s history, and there is a way for all of us to help preserve their individual stories, as well as those from all of the military conflicts in which our men and women have faithfully served. The Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project (VHP) is collecting, preserving and making accessible the
personal accounts of America’s war veterans so that future generations will be able to learn about the realities of war from those who fought the battles. Whether it is taped oral histories or personal memorabilia such as letters and photographs, the Veterans History Project is adding the material from individual veterans to the Library of Congress’ permanent collection. You can volunteer to interview veterans from your family or community and have their stories be part of the Library of Congress’ veterans’ archives. Simply visit www.loc.gov/vets to learn how. On Nov. 11, we pause, collectively, as a nation, to honor the millions of men and women who served our nation. One day each year, the entire country says “Thank you.” But every day of the year, these brave men and women deserve our gratitude. God bless the United States of America and those who fought to keep her free. Happy Veterans Day. Kay Bailey Hutchison is the senior U.S. Senator from Texas
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Community Bulletin Board OC Historical Commission hosts dedication of Historical Markers The Orange County Historical Commission invites the public to attend a program for the dedication of historical markers that highlight the contributions of the Orange County citizens, businesses and government to the World War II effort. The dedication will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. on the corner of Simmons Drive and Green Ave. in Orange. The following will have historical markers: U.S. Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Weaver Shipbuilding, Riverside Addition: World War II Housing in Orange, Office of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding and Consolidated Steel Corporation, Levingston Shipbuilding and Edward T. Malloy, and the U.S.S. Aulick. Orange County Historical Commission Members: Granvel Block, Florence Craig, Mark Dunn, Betty Harmon, John King, Karen Maddux, Dorothy Meadows, Jerry Pennington, Nancy Peveto, Wayne Prouse, Juanita Toronjo and Elizabeth Williams.
WOCCISD to hold Parent Council Meeting West Orange – Cove CISD invites parents of all students in the district to a Parent Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 10, from 10 - 11 a.m. in the West Orange – Cove Administration Building Board Room, 505 N. 15th St. All parents are encouraged to participate.
Bridge City Middle School Choral Dept. to honor Vets The Bridge City Middle School Choral department will be paying tribute to all veterans in observance of the upcoming 2011 Veterans Day. A musical salute will be presented Thursday, Nov. 10, with a patriotic concert. All area veterans and the public are invited. The concert will be held in the Bridge City Middle School Cafetorium at 2 p.m.
BC American Legion Membership/Fund Raiser The Bridge City American Legion Post 250, which serves the Bridge City/Orangefield community, will hold a Membership/ Fund Raising effort on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Bridge City WalMart, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many patriotic items will be available. Funds raised will help us in our effort each year to send a boy from each local high school to the American Legion’s Boys State Program held for a week in Austin. This past summers participants were Cody Banken from Bridge City and Robert Ehrlich from Orangefield. We also provide Blue Star Banner Certificates and Flags to family members of local residents currently on active duty in the military. We look forward to speaking with all local Veterans who are potential members. We hope they will join us in our wonderful patriotic-fellowship and other activities. Any veterans interested in joining our group, or to answer any questions are urged to call either Commander Mike Reilly at 883-4753 or Adjutant Arlene Howland at 409-745-3427. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please send to “American Legion, Bridge City Post 250,” PO Box 1561, Bridge City TX 77611.
Orange VFW, Ladies Auxiliary to honor POW/MIAs Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and The Ladies Auxiliary will honor all POW/MIAs and their families during a special ceremony on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. Post Commander Robert LaFleur and Auxiliary President Cathie Duhon will preside over the program. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 348, will have their TEXAS WALL set up for viewing. The wall honors all Texas POW/MIAs from the Vietnam War. The program is open to the public and will take place
at the VFW at 5303 Sixteenth Street on November 11th at 11 am. For further information, contact Commander Robert LaFleur at 886-0315 or 313-0502.
Farmers’ Market held Wed. and Sat. The Orange County Farmers’ Market has opened for the season and expanded to include Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., in addition to the usual 6:30-10 a.m. on Saturdays. The market ends when the produce is sold out, which is often earlier than the times shown. The following items are now available: Satsumas, mustard and turnip greens, radishes, sweet potatoes, watermelon, tomatoes, yellow squash, okra, hot peppers, bell peppers, smoked turkeys and chickens, jelly, fresh eggs, local honey, blueberry juice, blueberry bushes, and house plants. The market is held in the parking lot in front of Big Lots on MacArthur Drive. For additional information, contact Texas AgriLife at 882-7010.
Benefit for City of Refuge set for Nov. 12 A benefit for the City of Refuge, a Veteran’s homeless shelter, will be held on Saturday, Nov 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, located at 108 Green Ave in Orange. The event is sponsored by Sabine Aerie 2523 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles and all proceeds will go to the City of Refuge in Vinton, La to hlep them fund a very much needed building. Barbecue plates, music, raffles and 50-50 auctions will be available. For more information, contact Yvonne at 409-745-3842.
Thrift & Gift Open House set for Nov. 12 The community is invited to our Thrift and Gift Open House on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop, bargain room and Allen’s Antiques will be opened. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 409-886-7649.
Golden Triangle Bromeliad Society to meet The Golden Triangle Bromeliad Society meets on the second Monday of each month. This month’s meeting will be Monday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Center Building in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens at Tyrrell Park off Fannett Road in Beaumont. Refreshments will precede the meeting. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more information on the meeting or directions, please call 409-866-5721 or 409-892-4498.
Orange County Retired Senior Citizens to meet The Orange County Retired Senior Citizens will have their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Building on MLK in Orange. Those attending are asked to be on time because a guest from the CHAMPS group will be giving an update on the Shelter of Last Resort building being built on FM 1442. Please bring a covered dish for the noon meal and also bingo prizes. They are still collecting soaps for Orange Christian Services. All seniors are invited to attend. For more information, please call 409-883-6161.
Orange County Retired Teachers Association to meet The next meeting for the Orange County Retired Teachers Association will be held on Monday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street, Orange, TX. The guest speaker will be Penny Pearson from the South East Texas Regional Planning Commision. She will speak on the RSVP program. The members will continue collecting aluminum pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House and will bring children’s books or donations for the TRTA Children’s Book Project.
Red Hot Flashers to meet Nov. 17 The Red Hot Flashers will meet Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Lady Evangline/Billie Becker’s home, Ye Ole Boat House. Ladies are to bring a red hat and Christmas items to decorate their hats for the Christmas party. Lunch will be at St. Mary’s Altar Society’s gift shop. Birthdays are Lady Sunshine, Bobbie Johnson and Lady Contessa, Doris Jones. For additional information, call 988-1956.
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The Lutcher Stark Bengal Guards, 1935-1944, will have their monthly meeting on Friday, Nov. 18 at The Sunset Grove Country Club, 2900 W. Sunset Drive. The meeting will start at 11:00 am. Members are urged to attend.
OC Republican Party to hold meeting Nov. 22 The Orange County Republican Party their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Salvation Army Complex on the corner of MLK and Strickland. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Light up Bridge City for the holidays The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club and the City of Bridge City are planning to “Light up Bridge City” for the upcoming Holidays. The plans are to attach “shooting Star” pole decorations along Texas Ave., along with eight foot “Angels” pole decor on the corners of Texas Ave. and Roundbunch. There will also be a dickens Christmas Vignette depicting skaters, a Christmas Tree on the corner of Texas Ave. and Roundbunch. They are asking for donations from the area businesses as well as individuals in order to purchase the life size silhouettes for the corners vignette. Any amount of donation would be greatly appreciated. Checks can be made to BC Rotary-Christmas Decor. An account has been set-up at Bridge City Bank for this purpose. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 191 Bridge City, 77611. For further information contact: Lou Raburn at 409-735-2688 or 882-4142, or Lucy Fields at 697-1206 or 626-1974
South Texas Beef Symposium, Trade Show with CEU’s
The Symposium and Trade show will be held Nov. 14 from 8:30 am to 4 p.m. at the Ford Park Event Center in Beaumont. The focus for the beef symposium and trade show will be, survival and recovery of the drought. Topics of discussion will include; health problems and management during and after drought in a cow-calf herds, Managing forages and pastures during and after a drought, Cattle marketing, calves and cows during and after a drought, and What happens now to the cowcalf herds “The Beef Cattle Industry”. Pre-registrations is required. Cost is $20 per person and includes, BBQ lunch, Discussions and Trade show. Three (3) CEU credits will be given. To register contact the Jefferson County Extension office at 409-835-8461
American Legion to host pool tournament The American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will be hosting a pool tournament every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. There is a ten player maximum. The community is encouraged to join in the fun and free food to help support the Veterans. For more information, call 409-3304847.
Orange Community Band to meet every Thursday The Orange Community Band rehearses every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, located at 4103 Meeks Drive in Orange. They are in need of players for the following sections; flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, and percussion, but ALL are welcome! The band performs Veteran’s Day, Christmas, Memorial Day, and Independence Day concerts. At least one traditional band concert is performed annually. Please visit us on Facebook at Orange Community Band.
Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support group meetings The Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas will be hosting a support group for female survivors of sexual assault the first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Foundation of Southeast Texas building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont. To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis Center at 409-832-6530.
BCISD to administer Credit by Examination
Bridge City ISD, in accordance with Chapter 74.24 TAC, will administer the Texas Tech University Credit by Examination Tests. Testing dates will be December 6, 7 and 8, 2011 and June 5, 6 and 7 2012. Students in grades first through fifth will be allowed to take each of the five tests (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) at the elementary level without prior instruction. The student must score at least 90 on each of the five four tests to be considered eligible for grade level acceleration. Students in grades sixth through 12 will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which they have had no prior instruction. Students must score at least 90 on the test to receive course credit. Additional information and registration forms can be obtained by contacting Gina Mannino at: gina.mannino@bridgecityisd.net.
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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements:
Marvin Walston Orange Marvin Walston, 68, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at his residence. Arrangements pending at Dorman Funeral Home. To Be held:
Sharon Kay Tucker Orange Sharon Kay Tucker, 48, of Orange passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, at her residence. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dorman Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange . She was a native and life long resident of Orange ; born on June 25, 1963 to the late Dorothy Artmese (Dorman) and Billy Doyle Griffith Sr. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church of Deweyville. She loved to make candles and spend time and going hunting with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Doyle Griffith Jr. She is survived by her husband, Charles “Bobby” Tucker of Orange; son, Joshua Doyle Tucker of Orange; sister, Rhoda Fenton of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers, Lloyd Eugene Franklin of Orange, Tim James Griffith and wife, Sheri of Vidor and numerous nieces and nephews.
Odile Thibodaux West Orange Odile Thibodaux, 91, of West Orange, died Saturday, Nov. 5, at Orange Villa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Born in Donner, La. on March 18, 1920, Mrs. Thibodaux was the daughter of Clay and Edna (Louviere) Barrilleaux. She worked at Worth’s Department Store, and later worked at Bealls for 18 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and a member of the Catholic Daughters for 35 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Owen Thibodaux, Mrs. Thibodaux is survived by her sons, Barry Thibodaux of Orange and Carl Thibodaux of Monroe, La.; grandchildren, Brad Thibodaux and wife Deanna of Bridge City, Bryan Thibodaux of Nederland; six great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.
Mary Olschefski Orange Mary Hobba Olschefski, 94, of Orange died Saturday Nov. 5, at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles after an illness of several years. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. She was born June 23, 1917 in Hancock, Michigan, the location of the Women’s Hospital. She was the daughter of James Henry Hobba and Eliza Jane White Hobba of Houghton, Mich. Mary married Arthur “Art” Olschefski March 17, 1940. At the time of Art’s death they had been married 70 years. They met at an ice skating rink while both were students at Michigan Tech. After marriage Mary and Art lived in Wilmington, Delaware and Charlestown, W.V. before Art’s employment with DuPont brought them to Orange in 1947. Mary served on the board of directors of Girl’s Haven and Boy’s Haven. She was also a
leader in Bluebirds and Campfire Girls, and was an active member of the Jones Elementary School PTA, Orange Humane Society, and a charter member of the Sunset Grove Country Club. Mary served as a “Gray Lady” at Orange Memorial Hospital for nearly 20 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Orange. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Art, her parents James and Eliza Jane Hobba; sisters, Ellen Hobba Thomas, Agnes Hobba, Jamima Hobba Speckman; and brother, Henry James Hobba. Survivors include her daughter, Jane Olschefski Louviere, and husband Mike of Sulphur, La.; grandson, Alan Bruce Cameron of Florence, Texas; granddaughter, Mary Jane Cameron Follett of Derby, England; one nephew, and two nieces. She is also survived by her much loved Persian housecats, Mikey and Heller.
Eddie Mansel Lancaster Mauriceville Eddie Mansel Lancaster’s journey began on April 12, 1949 in Kilgore, Texas. His journey ended peacefully after 62 years, on Oct. 30, at his home in Mauriceville. Mansel grew up in Longview and he was a proud graduate of Longview High School’s class of 1967. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Mansel’s brother and sister would enjoy your company at the Brazos Cattle Company in Beaumont for lunch following the service. Mansel attended Kilgore Junior College before beginning his life-long career as an Insulator and member of the Insulator’s Local Union #22. Most of all, he deeply adored and treasured his family and friends. They were everything to Mansel just as he was to them. Mansel is now eternally surrounded in love by his father James Edward “Eddie” Lancaster, mother Jeanean Warnock Lancaster, grandmother Veva M. South, grandparents Henry and Mamie Lancaster, uncle Harry C. “Unk” Warnock, uncle Huey (Billie) Lancaster, and daughter NaTasha LeeAnn Lancaster. His loving embrace leaves behind the following survivors: his sister Tonna Lancaster Reed of Lufkin; brother Dale Lancaster of San Francisco, Calif.; aunt Pearl M. Warnock of Beaumont; daughter Natalie (Layne) Barnes of Spring; son Dwayne Stanley, son Devin (Tara) Harris of Lago Vista, Texas; former wife Patricia Lancaster of Cleveland, Texas; and two very special nieces Lacy and Emily Reed of Austin. He was cherished by his grandsons Oryin Harris, Kacy Broussard, Auston Barnes and Blake Barnes. He is also survived by his aunt Mollie Ann Foley of Marshall, Texas; uncle Ben David (Ethelyn) Lancaster of Ranger, Texas; uncle Clifton (Sue) Lancaster of Bryan, Texas; and uncle Robert Lancaster, also of Bryan. The family would also like to extend tremendous heartfelt thanks to Mansel’s extraordinary friends Terry and Sundee Champeaux of Mauriceville, Mike Lawson of Bridge City and many other loyal and dedicated friends. He loved you all. Mansel’s kind heart, generous spirit, blue eyes and contagious laugh will be greatly missed, but never ever forgotten. Held:
Clifford Lionel Pendleton Orange Clifford Lionel Pendleton, 81, of Orange passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, in Beaumont, and is now rejoicing with the Lord. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Ozark Cemetery in Joplin, Mo. with the Rev. David Wagner of Community Church in Orange
officiating. In 1975, he became the founder and owner of Plano Honda Motorcycles. He enjoyed singing in several different groups with the church’s he attended and often played the piano and ukulele in lobbies of hospitals and nursing homes. Most recently he was a faithful and active member of Community Church. More than anything, Mr. Pendleton was a true servant of the Lord and had the heart of a giver. Mr. Pendleton was born Aug. 21, 1930 in Borger, Texas and was the youngest son of the late Clifford Lionel and Dorothy (Dunlap) Pendleton. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Gene Pendleton, Pat Simon, Rozanne Nance and Polly Pendleton. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Brooksie Lee Pendleton of Orange; son and daughter-inlaw, Steve and Karla Pendleton of Silverton, Colo.; daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and David Wagner of Orange; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Lindell Pendleton of Dallas and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eugenia “Lou” Dorman Orange Eugenia “Lou” Dorman, 75, of Orange passed away T hur sday, Nov. 3. Funeral Services were held on Monday, Nov. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Mrs. Dorman’s great nephew, the Rev. Matthew Richard of Eastwood Baptist Church in Gatesville officiating. Interment followed at Jett Cemetery. Mrs. Dorman was born June 3, 1936 in Orange, Texas to Sidney Joseph and Lorena (Boudreaux) Dronett. She was a homemaker, enjoyed crocheting and was a member of the VFW ladies auxiliary. She was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church where she enjoyed participating in the Lutheran Women Missionary League. “Lou” loved helping with the Wesco Little League and the West Orange Pony Colt baseball leagues and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert “D.D.” Dorman; brother, Tommy Dronett and sister, Laura Richard. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Bobby Ray Dorman; daughter, Ollie Dorman Voss; son, Bohn Dorman and wife, Susan all of Orange; granddaughters, Traci Hicks of Nederland, Ashley Lewis and husband, Jonathan of Port Arthur and Amber Dorman of Laredo and grandsons, Robin Hicks and Kirby Dorman, both of Orange. She is also survived by her six great grandchildren; sister, Dot Dargis and husband, Tony of Flemington, NJ; brothers, Carl Dronett of Orange and J.D. Dronett and wife, Maria Teresé of Cali, Columbia; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Dorman’s family would like to thank Dr. Wesley Palmer and his staff, all the staff at Golden Years Assisted Living and Odyssey Hospice for all their care and support during this time. They would also like to thank Mrs. Dorman’s beloved caregiver and friend, Joy Richard for everything that she has done to help. Kirby Dorman, Robin Hicks, James Wade Cady, Brayden Lewis, Slade Hicks and Sidney Dronett served as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Odyssey Hospice, 550 Fannin St., Suite 1230, Beaumont, TX 77701.
Cecil Darrell “Pete” Gray Vidor Pete Gray, 86, of Vidor died Thursday, Nov. 3, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 7, at First United Methodist Church of Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial that followed at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.
Born on Dec. 20, 1924 and a native of Beaumont, he has lived in Vidor since 1978, and was a retired Senior Master Sargent with the United States Air Force. Pete was a member of the graduating Class of 1941 from Vidor High School. Pete was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Corcoran; brothers Roy and TC Gray; and his sister Rita Riley. He is survived by his wife Opal Gray of Vidor; sons Bob Gray of Plano, Texas, Barry Gray of Las Vegas, N.M., and David Gray of Orange; daughters Carolynn Baker of Bel Air, Md., five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Garrett “Gilbert” Patin Orangefield Garrett Patin, 16, of Orangefield died Thursday, Nov. 3, at his residence. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 6 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial that followed at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Born on Aug. 9 1995 and a native of Beaumont, he has lived in Orangefield for four years, and was a sophomore at Orangefield High School. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, he loved his animals and playing video games. Garrett was preceded in death by his grandfather Gene Loftin. He is survived by his parents Mark and Bobbie Patin of Orangfield; grandparents Ginger Loftin of Vidor, Jimmy and Peggy Patin of Vinton, La.; aunts and uncles Cindy Anderson, Pam Loftin, Heather and Daniel Burroughs all of Vidor, Todd and Karen Patin of Groves; cousins Brad Anderson, Greyson Burroughs, Makayla Burroughs, Kelby Loftin and Kara Loftin.
Marion “Jack” Ulery Orange Marion “Jack” Ulery, 80, of Orange passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, in Beaumont after a brief illness. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Reverend Tony Hoefner of Faith United Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Ulery was born in Copeland, Kan. on April 5, 1931. His parents were Roy and Emmaline (Ulery) Shrauner. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a draftsman for Levingston and American Bridge. He later owned his own landscaping company and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Chris Ulery and is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Ulery of Orange; daughter-in-law, Kim Ulery of Orange; grandchildren, Chrisleigh Roccaforte and husband, Aaron of Bridge City and Chase Ulery of Orange and great grandson, Trent Roccaforte of Bridge City. Howard Trammell, Chase Ulery, Tommy Martin, Jerry LaChance, Clint Smith and Aaron Roccaforte served as pallbearers. Bruce Smith served as an honorary pallbearer.
LaDelle Carter Stanford Orange LaDelle Carter Stanford, 87, of Orange passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at The Meadows Nursing and Rehab. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m at Dorman Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dan Calkins officiating. A graveside service will follow the service at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. She was a native of Hamburg, Ark.; born on Jan. 31, 1924 to the late Anna B. McCoy and Ruben Joseph Carter, Sr.. She had lived in Silsbee until 1968 when she moved to Orange and she was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Her joy in life was
spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leroy Stanford; twin sister, LaNelle Carter; sister, Maxine Land; brothers, Watson Carter, George C. Carter and David L. Carter. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Shaw of Orange; sons, Gary Stanford and wife, Stephanie of Houston, Richard Stanford and wife, Cathron of Houston; brother, Jack Carter and wife, Joan of Mississippi; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandson. Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Stanford, David Stanford, Brendan Lee, Dylan Lee, Paul Lee and Wayne Hunter. Honorary pallbearer will be Stephen Shaw.
Clint Johnson Orange County
Ernest Clinton Johnson passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 1. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Nov. 4, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City the Rev. Jim Seratt of Grace Community Church in Vidor. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born on July 15, 1933 in Bessmay, Texas, Clint grew up in Buna where he met and married Mary Ellen Permenter, and they moved to the Golden Triangle Area, settling in Orange County. Clint served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany and Korea. After the loss of his wife he moved and raised his three sons in Groves, Texas. He retired from Chevron where he also met Hazel Claire Clark Hudgins and they married in Jan., 1986. Clint and Hazel were dedicated members of Grace Community Church of Vidor where he serves as Deacon, and they both were honored as “Mother and Father” of the church. They were blessed by all the members of this wonderful church family through the years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Victor Johnson and Mildred Sheffield Johnson; brother, Jerry Johnson; and sister; Linda Johnson. Clint is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest “Gene” and Alicia Johnson, Randy Johnson, and Gary and Sarah Johnson; three daughters and son-in-law, Charlene Hudgins of Fargo, North Dakota, Marcy Carr of Orange, Texas, and Sherri and Mike Wiley of Orange; a beloved sister, Verbalee Baker. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Stephen Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Lindsey and Jeremy Johnson of Nome, Texas, Mark Johnson of Austin, Derek Cook, Mike Wiley Jr. of McLewis, Texas, Ryan Carr of Bridge City and Mary Jewel Sfarjilani of Little Elm, Texas; great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Alyssa Wiley of McLewis, Keaden and Zoic Carr of Bridge City, Ryleigh Claire Sfarjilani of Little Elm, and Jakoby Johnson of Salt Lake City; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Mike Wiley Jr., Ryan Carr, Colbert Steele, Richie Johnson, Jerry Johnson and Greg Johnson served as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearer was Mike Wiley Sr.
Gladis G. Chance Orange Gladis G. Chance, 79, of Orange, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services to remember her life were held on Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with Brother John Fortenberry, officiating. Interment followed at the King Cemetery in Hartburg. Gladis was born on June 21, 1932 in Joaquin, Texas to her parents, Albert Willis and Annie Mae (Weatherford) Willis, she was a longtime resident of the area, she was a homemaker and
she was of the Baptist faith. Gladis will be remembered for assisting others and spending time with her family. Gladis is preceded in death by her father, Albert Willis; her mother, Annie Mae Bergeron; her husband, Robert Lee Chance Sr.; her daughters, Carolyn Martin and Gloria Phillips; her sister, Katie Bell Kibodeaux and husband, A.C. and her brother, Emery Willis. Those who will most cherish her memory are her sons, Robert Lee Chance Jr. and wife, Betty Sue of Deweyville and Weldon Ray Chance and wife, Phylis of Bridge City; her grandchildren, Tammy Cossey, Benny Standley, Patrick Standley, Stacy Woodson, Kenneth Brones, Thomas Campbell, Robert Chance, III, Michelle Glover and Mandy Rector; fourteen great grandchildren; a host of extended family and friends.
Joseph “Joe” Vincent Huntsville, Texas Joseph “Joe” Vincent, 82, of Huntsville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Nov. 4, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Sulphur, La. on Dec. 17, 1928, Joe was the son of Joseph Elvin Vincent and Ezora (Bellard) Vincent. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp, worked at DuPont and was a member of Painters Local 130. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucille Vincent; and son, Tommy Joseph Vincent. Joe is survived by his sons, Hubert Wayne Vincent, Kirk Douglas Vincent; daughter, Beverly Joyce (Vincent) Rosenbaum; son, Malcolm Keith Joseph Vincent; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Cody Woodrome, Dennis J. Rosenbaum, Roger Menard, Clifford Raymer, Donald Raymer and Christopher Raymer served as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers were Michael Rosenbaum, Lewis Valdez and Adrian Valdez.
Roy Alvin “Sonny” Nichols Orange Roy Alvin “Sonny” Nichols, 86 of Orange, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, at his residence. Memorial services to remember his life were held on Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Sonny was born on June 2, 1925 in Merryville, La. to the late Dempsey Alvin Nichols Sr. and Josephine Adelia (Smith) Nichols, his lived in Orange for 62 years, worked as an Instrumentation Technician for the DuPont Sabine River Works Plant in Orange, where he retired in 1983. He served in the United States Army during World War, II, enjoyed fishing, hunting, being in the outdoors, spending time with his family, he helped raise his grandchildren, he enjoyed vegetable gardening, trapping, cooking and grilling. Sonny was of the Presbyterian faith and he served on the School Board of the Little Cypress School District during the 1960’s. Sonny is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dempsey Alvin Nichols Jr.; and his sisters, Mary Ellen Reeves and Delores McWilliams. Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Jo Anne Nichols of Orange; his daughter, Donna Bacon and husband, Mark of Orange; his son, Robert Alvin Nichols and wife, Linda of Orange; his grandchildren, Michelle Lee Tubbleville, Stacy Lynn Nichols, Randall Allen Nichols, Cameron Dean Peet, Casey Dyan Lemaster, Dustin Bacon, Noah Bacon and Heath Bacon; eight great grandchildren and numerous extended family.
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All area veterans, military families and patriotic citizens are invited to attend ‘A Salute To Our Veterans’ presented by the St. Mary Catholic School Student Council Pride & Patriotism Committee on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Texas State Representative, Mike Hamilton will be the Special Guest Speaker. An honorary roll call will be held recognizing each veteran and family members of current active duty military in attendance. St. Mary Catholic School is located at 2600 Bob Hall Road in Orange. For more information, please call 409-883-8913
First UMC to host ‘Women’s Dinner’ Nov 12 The women of First United Methodist Church will have their traditional “Women’s Dinner” Saturday, Nov. 12, in the church Praise Center. There will be 14 decorated tables, each featuring
the unique taste and style of the table hostess. The tables will display the hostess’s collection of china, crystal, silverware, and beautiful floral arrangements, as well as other items to carry out the theme the hostess has chosen. The “Table-Scapping” will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a delicious catered meal by David Claybar at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Joanne Pledger, telling her version of “The Story of Ruth”. Also, the program includes “The Men’s Ensemble”, led by Doug Rogers. Tickets may be purchased in the church office until Thursday Nov. 10. The proceeds of this fund-raiser will be given to local agencies for the needy. All women in our community are invited to attend. For more information, call 409-883-9068.
Solid Rock Bapt. Church to host benefit Solid Rock Baptist Church, located at 1207 Link Ave in Orange, will host a benefit fellowship for their Associate Minister, Herbert Jones on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.. All of the churches in Orange and surrounding community are invited to attend. Richard Keaton, pastor at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Port Arthur, will deliver the message. There will also be a garage sale Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at the church. Christian books, baked goods, clothing, shoes and miscellaneous items will be sold. For more information, please call 409-886-5387.
St. Mary Altar Society offers gift shop, luncheon Staff Report
For The Record
The Altar Society of Saint Mary Catholic Church is holding its Annual Gift Shop on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the 40th year that the Altar Society has held this fun filled event. The Gumbo Dinner, prepared by Larry David, will be $6 and served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take-out dinners are also available and large orders may be delivered. These group take-out orders need to be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 15. The “Gift Shop” will also sell Homemade Baked and Canned Goods, Crafts, and Frozen Foods. A Silent Auction will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there are many amazing Gift Baskets. For example, “Movie Memorabilia” which includes T-shirts, hats, plush toy animals, and a set of Star Trek characters donated by John and Mary Ann Scofield. Other baskets are “Wine and Cheese,” “Italian,” “Kitchen,” “Spiritual,” “Christmas,” “Red Hat,” “Cowboy,” “Baby Boy,”
and “Baby Girl.” Raffle Tickets will be sold for $1 each with prizes including a Print from C. Dell Bates, Power Drill, Television, Printer, Afghan, Lutcher Theater
tickets to “Moulin Rouge”, His and Her Adirondack Chairs, and a Necklace and Earring Set. Call Rosalie Clark to purchase a ticket at 409-886-2577. Come join us and bring a
friend. For more information, please contact Anna Belle Rost at 886-4623 or 779-7076, or Jeanette Boehme at 883-4021.
St. Mary students volunteer at soup kitchen Staff Report
For The Record
St. Mary Catholic School’s National Junior Honor Society has become involved with the Soup Kitchen at St. Mary Church. Beginning this year, three 8th grade students go to the Church Parish Hall to help serve on most Wednesdays. The students have been
touched by not only the needs of those that are less fortunate but the generosity and spirit of the workers at the Soup Kitchen. Pictured are St. Mary National Junior Honor Society Members, Tyler McCorvy, Madison Miller and Mitchell Lee ,that were serving at the Soup Kitchen on Oct. 26.
Orange County Retired Senior Citizens to meet The Orange County Retired Senior Citizens will have their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Building on MLK in Orange. Those attending are asked to be on time because a guest from the CHAMPS group will be giving an update on the Shelter of Last Resort building being built on FM 1442. Please bring a covered dish for the noon meal and also bingo prizes. They are still collecting soaps for Orange Christian Services. All seniors are invited to attend. For more information, please call 409-883-6161.
First Baptist Church Orangefield
First Christian Church of Orangefield
9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:30 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m. Wed.: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m., Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Youth & Children Activities, 7:15 p.m. - Choir Practice Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com
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: Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Ladies’ group: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays Come as you are! Boots & hats welcome!
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1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Pastor Brad Morgan 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
Apostolic Pentecostal Church IH-10 at Highway 62, Orange (409) 745-3973 Rev. Leo Anderson Sun. Morning at 7:30 a.m. on A.M. 1600 KOGT Radio Sun.: 2 p.m. • Tues: 7:30 p.m. 24 Hour Prayer Line: 409-779-4703•409-779-4702
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The Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church will be holding their annual Gift Shop on Thurdays, Nov. 17. Pictured above are (from left to right) Mary Jean Prather, Jeanette Boehme, Shirley Wolfford, Mary Ann Scofield, and Kate Wolfford.
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First United Methodist Church 502 Sixth Street, Orange 409-886-7466 Pastor: Rev. John Warren Dir. of Fine Arts & Music: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Dir. of Youth & Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux Sunday School for all ages: 9:50 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary: 11 a.m., Visit our web site: www.fumcorange.org
West Orange Christian Church
900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:40 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m. “Our church family welcomes you!”
Trinity Baptist Church 1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th 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
Miracle Restoration Revivals Church 608 Dogwood St., Orange 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.
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: Marilyn Ball 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: Traditional Worship - 8:15 a.m.; Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:45 a.m.; CSI, Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Youth Worship “Living Stone”
Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, Orange 409-882-0862 Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor Sun. Morning 10 & 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 6 p.m.
Echo Church 1717 FM 3247, Orange 409-735-8580 Pastor George A. Cruse Jr. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship Contemporary music! Come as you are!
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Happy 61st Anniversary Jack and Nee Betty Jean “BJ” (Ramsey) Huffman were married Nov. 3, 1950 at the First Baptist Church by Bro. Cooper Waters. The couple has recently returned to their home county after being away for a long time. Jack is a retired City Manager, having served the City of Orange, Greely, Colo. and Irving, Texas. BJ is a retired school teacher from the Iriving Independent School District. The couple will celebrate their anniversary with their three children, Jack D. Huffman Jr., Matt Huffman and Connie Diane Huffman Randal.
Heritage Center Apartments to host Annual Holiday Fair The Heritage Center Apartments will host their Annual Holiday Fair on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will take place in the Heritage Center main building, located at 100 South College Street near Orange Count Court House building. Baked goods, hot links, drinks, crafts and some garage sale items will be available.
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The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 9, 2011
EvEnts For thE rEcord November 9 - Wednesday Nov 9 - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - Destination Training Beaumont at Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau 505 Willow Street, Beaumont, 409-880-3749 10:30 a.m. - Weekly Story Time at Theodore Johns Branch Library 4255 Fannett Road, Beaumont, 409-8386606 10:30 a.m. - Pre-School Story Time ages 3 - 5 yrs at R. C. Miller Memorial Library 1605 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409838-6606 10:30 a.m. - Story Time, Arts & Crafts at Willard Library 3590 E Lucas Drive, Beaumont, 409-838-6606 12:00 p.m. - “Gift of Life” and Lamar University Continuing Ed. Series on Cancer for Healthcare Professionals at “Gift of Life” Office 2390 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409454-5907 4:00 p.m. - Orange County Farmers’ Market. Parking lot of Big Lots, on MacArthur Drive in Orange. 409882-7010. 5:00 p.m. - “Gift of Life” and Lamar University Continuing Ed. Series on Cancer for Healthcare Professionals at “Gift of Life” Office 2390 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409454-5907 6:00 p.m. - “Gift of Life” Breast and Ovarian Cancer Educational Outreach Seminar at Faith Temple 2009 Park Street, Beaumont, 409-4545907 November 10 - Thursday Nov 10 - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 52nd Girl Scout National Convention hosted by Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Houston at George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston 9:00 a.m. - Walking Club at McFaddin Ward 1906 Calder, Beaumont, 409-838-1902 2:00 p.m. - Bridge City Middle School Choral Department Veteran’s Day Tribute. BC Middle School Cafetorium. 2:30 p.m. - “Teaching and Assessing Critical Thinking: Helping College Students Become Better Thinkers” at LU Setzer Student Center 4400 S MLK Jr. Parkway, Beaumont 6:00 p.m. - Harvest of Hope Gala at MCM Elegante 2355 I-10 @ Washington Blvd., Beaumont, 409-924-4421 6:00 p.m. - Seminar: Bookkeeping 101 at Lamar Small Business Development Center
801 Pearl, Beaumont, Beaumont, 409.880.2367 6:00 p.m. - First Aid Course at American Red Cross 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644 6:30 p.m. - Grocery Store Tour at HEB 3025 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409-4540417 7:30 p.m. - B B & Co Featuring Britt Godwin & Bubba Moore - Classic Country at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road #9B, Beaumont, 409866-2288 November 11 - Friday Nov 11 - Friday 8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300 8:30 a.m. - “How to Make Learning ‘Stick’ at Mamie McFaddin Ward Bldg, Rm 242 4400 S MLK Jr. Parkway, Beaumont 9:00 a.m. - 52nd Girl Scout National Convention hosted by Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Houston at George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston 11:00 a.m. - Orange VFW and Ladies Auxiliary to honor POW/MIAs. 5303 16th Street. 409-886-0315 or 409-313-0502. 11:00 a.m. - Vietnam Veteran’s Chapter 2 Veteran’s Day Event at Ben J. Rogers Visitors’ Center 5055 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont, 409-835-3891 5:30 p.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Beaumont 6:30 p.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop -Silsbee at First UMC of Silsbee 670 North 5th St, Silsbee, 409833-2668, ext. 119 or 122 7:00 p.m. - American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave in Orange, Pool Tournament. 7:00 p.m. - The Guess Who Live in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-643-7508 7:30 p.m. - Lamar Opera Theatre Amahl and the Night Visitors at Lamar University Music Bldg. Rothwell Recital Hall 4400 S MLK Jr. Parkway, Beaumont, 409-880-8144 8:00 p.m. - Murder FM at The Gig 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-839-1808 November 12 - Saturday Nov 12 - Saturday 6:30 a.m. - Orange County Farmers’ Market. Parking lot of Big Lots, on MacArthur Drive in Orange. 409882-7010.
8:00 a.m. - Farmer’s Market at Beaumont Athletic Complex 950 Langham at College, Beaumont 8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300 8:00 a.m. - Stars Over Texas Softball Tournament at Ford Fields 5110 IH-10 South, Beaumont, 409-9551-5400 8:00 a.m. - Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Crockett Street Entertainment District Crockett Street, Beaumont, 713-314-1341 8:00 a.m. - Moe Hayne Band Featuring Johnny & Barry Piggott 50-60-70 & Motown at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road, #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288 8:30 a.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Orange at Lamar State College Orange 506 Green Ave, Orange Wilson Bldg #125, Orange, 409833-2668, ext. 119 or 122 9:00 a.m. - Bridge City American Legion Membership/Fundraiser. Bridge City Walmart on Texas Ave. 409883-4753 or 409-745-3427. 9:00 a.m. - CPR for the Professional Rescuer Course (Life Guard, EMS, Health Care Worker) at American Red Cross Beaumont Chapter Office 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644 9:00 a.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Jasper at 21st Century Community Learning Center 1013 Helen Street, Jasper, 409-833-2668, ext. 119 or 122 9:00 a.m. - 52nd Girl Scout National Convention hosted by Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Houston at George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston 10:00 a.m. - Christmas Family Photo Day at McFaddin Ward House 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409-832-2134 10:00 a.m. - Autumn Fair 2011 at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 2111 West Park Ave, Orange, 409-670-9113 11:00 a.m. - City of Refuge Benefit at American Legion Post 49 Hall. 409-745-3842. 1:00 p.m. - Art Show and Art Contest at Kirby Hill House 240 West Main, Kountze, 409246-8000 1:00 p.m. - Wildcatter Weekend: “A Bumper Crop of Creativity” at SpindletopGladys City Boomtown 5500 University Dr., Beaumont, 409-835-0823 1:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Family Day, Silly Gecko at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-8660399 2:00 p.m. - Orange County Historical Commission to dedicate historical markers.
Golden Triangle Bromeliad Society to meet
The Golden Triangle Bromeliad Society meets on the second Monday of each month. This month’s meeting will be Monday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Center Building in the Beaumont Botanical Gardens at Tyrrell Park off Fannett Road in Beaumont. Refreshments will precede the meeting. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more information on the meeting or directions, please call 409-866-5721 or 409-892-4498.
Corner of Green Ave and Simmons Drive in Orange. 5:30 p.m. - India Fest at Beaumont Civic Center 701 Main Street, Beaumont, 409-8383435 Ext 1 6:30 p.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop -Silsbee at First UMC of Silsbee 670 North 5th St, Silsbee, 409833-2668, ext. 119 or 122 7:00 p.m. - Rip the Red Carpet! at Lamar University Setzer Center Ballroom 4400 MLK Jr. Blvd., Beaumont, 409-880-2395 7:00 p.m. - Josh Turner Live in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-6437508 7:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Date Night, Black Suit and Black Dress at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399 7:30 p.m. - Lamar Opera Theatre Amahl and the Night Visitors at Lamar University Music Bldg. Rothwell Recital Hall 4400 S MLK Jr. Parkway, Beaumont, 409-880-8144 November 13 - Sunday Nov 13 - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300 8:00 a.m. - Stars Over Texas Softball Tournament at Ford Fields 5110 IH-10 South, Beaumont, 409-951-5400 9:00 a.m. - 52nd Girl Scout National Convention hosted by Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Houston at George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston 1:00 p.m. - Wildcatter Weekend: “A Bumper Crop of Creativity” at SpindletopGladys City Boomtown 5500 University Dr., Beaumont, 409-835-0823 3:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Paint Your Pet at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399 November 14 - Monday Nov 14 - Monday 9:30 a.m. - Orange County Retired Senior Citizens to meet at Salvation Army Building on MLK in Orange. Bring hand soaps for Orange Christian Services, covered dish for lunch and bingo prizes. 409-883-6161 11:00 a.m. - Orange County Retired Teachers Association to meet at Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street in Orange. Bring aluminum pull tabs and children’s books for donations. 5:30 p.m. - I Can Cope Support Group at Baptist Hospital Dauphin Center 740 Hospital Drive, Ste. 140, Beaumont, 409-212-5974 6:30 p.m. - Lecture: William
Henry Stark: The Quiet Man at Lutcher Theater 707 Main, Orange, 409.883.0871 6:30 p.m. - Golden Triangle Bromeliad Society to meet at Beaumont Botanical Gardens in Tyrrell Park just off Fannett Road. 409-866-5721 or 409-832-4498. November 15 - Tuesday Nov 15 - Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - Shangri La Sponsors Recycling Day at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 2111 West Park Ave, Orange, 409-670-9113
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8:00 a.m. - Diabetes Lifestyle Education Classes - Beaumont at Christus Outpatient Pavilion 755 N. 11th Street, Ste P1058, Beaumont, 409899-7555 9:00 a.m. - Thanksgiving Pie and Cookie Sale at Nutrition & Services 4590 Concord, Beaumont, 409-892-4455 6:30 p.m. - Spindletop Service Unit (Beaumont) Girl Scout Adult Support and Informational meeting at Scouting Bldg Wesley United Methodist Church 3810 N. Major Drive , Beaumont
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‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS
Mustangs take on Cleveland in playoffs
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Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast H WEST ORANGE-STARK (7-3) over CLEVELAND (73) Sat. 1 p.m. at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown—The Mustangs appear to be peaking at the right time, going undefeated in District 21-3A for the seventh time in eight years. The Indians are no strangers to the playoffs and should give the ‘Stangs all they can handle. H COLDSPRING (10-0) OVER BRIDGE CITY (8-2) Sat. 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Stadium in Mont Belvieu—The team that defeats Coldspring in the playoffs will probably emerge as the 2011 Class 3A Div. II state champion, so let’s hope the Cards can pull off this humongous upset. H VIDOR (8-2) over CROSBY (6-4) Thurs. 7:30 p.m. at Provost-Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont—This game will get the state playoffs started in Southeast Texas as the Pirates tied for the most wins in the school’s history. If the Pirates continue to play as well as they have all season long, they should advance to next week’s round.
Abear Simien ran all over the Hardin Jefferson, giving running back Britton Lindsey a break. Simien had 159 yards on seven carries, while Lindsey had 81 on 6 carries. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs
MUSTANG INSIDER MERI ELEN JACOBS FOR THE RECORD
Friday afternoon, only one thing stood in the way of the Mustangs capturing their fifth district title in six years-the Hardin Jefferson Hawks. But the Mustangs made quick work of the Hawks, proving why they are 5-0 in district and taking their game to the next phase of the game-play-offs. The 58-6 win puts the Mustangs facing the Cleveland Indians (7-3, 4-2) Saturday at 1 pm at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown. The Mustangs came out strong against the Hawks and never let up. JaMarcus Rhodes caught a 22-yard pass from quar-
terback Jimmy Salter to put the Mustangs up, 6-0, on WO-S’s first offensive play. Rhodes also scored later in the first period on a 6-yard pass from Salter and also on a 30-yard pass from freshman quarterback Chase Rutledge. Running back Britton Lindsey, although he only carried the ball six times, scored three touchdowns with runs of 7, 15 and 5 yards. Defensive back Quinton Tezeno took a direct snap on a wildcat play and scored from 24 yards out. Ra’Shon McDonald scored six on a 31-yard pass from Tezeno. Running back Abear Simien was the work horse for the night tearing through the Hawk defense for 159 yards on seven carries and one touchdown. “We’ve had to play a lot of back-ups
through our regular season, due to injuries,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “Hopefully in the third phase, the play-offs, well be able to play with our full team and have everyone back full speed.” The Chain Gang defense held tough, allowing zero first downs and yards for the Hawks in the first half. HJ’s quarterback Jared Gieseke was picked off twice by the Mustang secondary, one by senior Taywaun Lucas and one by senior DeCarlos Renfro. Although victory is sweet, the Mustangs know that they must put that game behind them and prepare for the Cleveland Indians. “Cleveland is very athletic-kind of like a MUSTANGS ENTER PLAYOFFS PAGE 8B
H NICHOLLS STATE over LAMAR—The Cards have a legitimate chance to log a Southland Conference victory in Thibodeau Saturday. Hopefully those last two thrashings by Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin won’t have any residual affects. H MCNEESE STATE over UT-SAN ANTONIO—This game will close out a somewhat disappointing home season for the Cowboys. The Pokes finally snapped their four-game losing streak last weekend with a victory over Nicholls State and will give them something on which to build if they can win this game and the finale against Lamar in Beaumont. H HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS—Thurs.—Tatum (8-2) over Woodville; Fri.—Beaumont West Brook (6-3) over Deer Park (8-2), Nederland (9-1) over Goose Creek Memorial (46), Barbers Hill (9-1) over Beaumont Ozen (5-5), Tyler Chapel Hill (10-0) over Jasper (6-4), Newton (8-2) over Jefferson (55), Beaumont Legacy Christian (8-2) over Hallettsville Sacred Heart (5-4), West Hardin (8-2) over Thrall (5-5). Sat.—Port Arthur Memorial (9-1) over Pasadena South Houston (3-7), Port Neches-Groves (7-3) over Dayton (7-3), Huffman (8-2) over Silsbee (8-2), Kirbyville (2-8) over Rusk (3-7), Moody (64) over West Sabine (4-6). KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST PAGE 4B
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The Bridge City Cardinals celebrate with the Buzzi Gunn Trophy after defeating the Orangefield Bobcats 34-0 in Bayou Bowl XII.
RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm
Bayou Bowl XII goes into the record books MIKE LOUVIERE FOR THE RECORD
The Bobcats clawed at the Cardinals all night long, but to no avail. When the dust settled the Cardinals had won the Bayou Bowl by a score of 34-0 giving them the ninth victory and the fifth shutout of the Bobcats since the 2000 rivalry started. Winning the game gave the Cards a playoff berth and will make their next opponent the Trojans of Coldspring-Oakhurst High School. The Trojans are undefeated this season. The Trojans are ranked 52 in the state and average 378 yards rushing and 75 yards passing. They ended their season by defeating the Liberty Panthers 68-13. “We played Coldspring last year and they are a very fast team. We will have our work cut out for us,” said Cardinals coach Cris Stump. “I was
proud of our kids tonight, they played hard, we came to win and we did.” From the opening kickoff, the Cardinals dominated the game. Taking the ball on the 44 yard line, they made two first downs with the first two plays. Matt Menard handed the ball off, kept the ball, and passed the ball and in seven plays used a quarterback sneak to score the first touchdown with 9:25 on the first quarter clock. Eric Truncale took the kick for the Bobcats and was tackled on the 33 yard line by Cardinal Malachi Busby. The ‘Cats made two first downs on their first two plays, ran the ball several times and were looking at a second and two situation on their eighth play when there was a fumble and Cameron Coulter recovered the ball for the Cardinals. The Cards kept the ball moving for eight plays and then on play number nine, Menard kept the ball and made a 25 yard dash across
the goal line for touchdown number two. A good PAT put the score at 14-0. After three plays the Bobcats quarterback Wesley Ackerman rolled out and passed the ball. Mitchel Hubbard of the Cardinals was the receptor of the ball, giving the Cards possession with 1:07 remaining in the quarter. Two plays later the quarter ended. The Cards had made nine first downs. On the fourth play, Menard kept the ball and gained yardage that looked close enough for a first down, but on the measurement it was short and the ball went to the Bobcats. A handoff from Ackerman to Ty Johnson gave the Bobcats a gain of five. Ackerman handed off to Carmichael Wiley for a gain of four. Another handoff to Wiley gained a first down. Four plays later the ‘Cats had to punt out of trouble. On the Cards possession, Menard kept the ball three times and came up just short of another first down. From the Power I formation
Menard passed to Hubbard for the first down. The Bobcat defense kept the pressure on the Cards and kept another first down off the books. After four plays the Cards booted the ball back to the Bobcats with 2:57 on the clock. The Bobcat offense kept the ball for the last ten plays of the half. Ackerman handed to ball off to every back on the team. There were some gains on nearly every play and three first downs, but the Cardinal defense was able to keep the Bobcats off of the scoreboard. The half ended with the Bobcats 15 yards short of the goal line. Second half play started with the Bobcats taking the ball on the 35 yard line. The possession was a series of running plays with Ackerman handing the ball to Jeromey Watkins, Wiley, and Justin Bradley. On the fifth play Dustin Verrett had the ball, but was faced with a sea of red and no place to go. Faced with a BAYOU BOWL PAGE 5B
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BC head to playoffs with Bayou Bowl win
Bridge City Cardinal quarterback Matt Menard rambles for yardage against the Orangefield Bobcats in Bayou Bowl XIII. This week the Cardinals take on the Coldspring Trogans in the first round of the state playoffs. RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm
JOEY ENCALADE FOR THE RECORD
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here was no question this time who should be in the playoffs. The Bridge City Cardinal revenged last year’s loss to the Orangefield Bobcats, bringing the Buzzie Gunn trophy back to BC with a victory in the Bayou Bowl, 34-0. With this win the Cardinals advance to the first round of the state playoffs. The game will be Saturday at 6:00 pm, in Barbers Hill, facing the undefeated and No. 3 state ranked Coldspring Trojans. The Bridge City Cardinals got right down to business against the Bobcats. They took their opening drive and
marched down the field, capping it off on a one yard TD run by Matt Menard. Daniel Faulk made the score 7-0 with 9:25 in the first quarter, after his extra point. Not only did the offense have a good start, but the defense got things started early, on their way to their second shutout of the year. A big stop from Zach Cole and a fumble recovery from Cameron Coulter got the ball back to the Cardinals on the Bobcats first drive. Menard took over on the second Cardinal drive, and on a 3rd & 6, he picked up the first down with a 20 yard run. A few plays later he would score on a 25 yard run. Faulk did his job, extending the score to 14-0 with 2:10 left in the first. The defense stopped the Bobcats on their
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It seems like whenever one thinks of a college football program that’s squeaky clean, the name Penn State quickly comes to the forefront. The Nittany Lions and their famed head coach Joe Paterno are what college football is all about. Or at least it has been for the last half century until last weekend when allegations of an explosive child-sex abuse scandal related to former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky stunned the college football world. Sandusky, 67, was arrested Saturday and released on $100,000 bail after being arraigned on 40 criminal counts. By late Sunday night two top Penn State officials charged with covering up the incidents that reportedly occurred on campus back in 2002 stepped down after an emergency meeting of the university’s Board of Trustees. According to foxsports.com Penn State Athletic Director Tim Curley requested to be placed on administrative leave so he could devote the time needed to defend himself against perjury and other charges, university President Graham Spanier said. Gary Schultz, vice-president for finance and business, will step down and go back into retirement, Spanier said. However, resignations of Paterno and Spanier weren’t discussed at the meeting, which was arranged Sunday and lasted two hours, university spokesman Bill Mahon said. Curley and Schultz were charged Saturday after a grand jury investigation of Sandusky, who has been charged with sexually abusing eight boys over 15 years. Sandusky was once considered Paterno’s heir apparent, retired in 1999 but continued to use the school’s facilities for his work with The Second Mile, a foundation he established to help at-risk kids. Curley and Schultz were accused of failing to alert police, as required by state law, of their investigations into the allegations. “This is a case about a sexual predator that used his position within the university and community to repeatedly prey on young boys,” state attorney General Linda Kelly said Saturday. Paterno, who last week became the college football coach with the most wins in Division I history, wasn’t charged, and the grand jury report didn’t appear to implicate him in wrongdoing. According to foxsports.com in a statement issued Sunday night Paterno said he was shocked, saddened and as surprised as everyone else to hear of the charges.
“If this is true, we were all fooled along with scores of professionals trained in such things, and we grieve for the victims and their families. They are in our prayers,” Paterno said in a statement issued by his son, Scott. Under Paterno’s four-decades-andcounting stewardship, the Nittany Lions became a bedrock in the college game. Fans packed the stadium in State College, a campus routinely ranked among America’s best places to live and nicknamed Happy Valley. Paterno’s teams were revered for both winning games—including two national championships—and largely steering clear of trouble. As head football coach, Paterno has spent years cultivating a reputation for putting integrity ahead of modern college-sports economics. Sandusky, whose defenses were usually anchored by tough-guy linebackers— hence the moniker “Linebacker U.”--spent three decades at the school. He drew up the defenses for the Nittany Lions’ national title teams in 1982 and 1986. The charges against him cover the period from 1994 to 2009. The allegations against Sandusky, who started The Second Mile in 1977, range from sexual advances to touching and oral and anal sex. The young men testified before a state grand jury that they were in their early teens when some of the abuse occurred. There is evidence even younger children may have been victimized. In a statement, The Second Mile said that to “our knowledge, all the alleged incidents occurred outside of our programs and events.” The group said it was never made aware of the allegations against Sandusky in the grand jury report. There also reportedly is a faction in the State College vicinity that is calling for Paterno to resign because he didn’t confront Sandusky or do enough when made aware of the situation, including state police commissioner Frank Noonan. But as soon as a graduate assistant personally told Paterno about the Sandusky incident, Paterno immediately followed the chain of command and went to Athletic Director Tim Curley and repeated to him what the graduate assistant had told him. As far as this Korner is concerned, Paterno fulfilled his obligation in the scenario by turning the matter over to the university officials. Their failure to act shouldn’t be a reflection on Paterno, but it certainly puts a black eye on Penn State
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KWICKIES…There won’t be many college football games that featured smashmouth football like the one between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama Saturday night. Despite the fact the Bayou Bengals were a five-point under-dog, they played like the No. 1 team they are and came up a 9-6 overtime winner without a single touchdown being scored. And speaking of the rankings, LSU maintained its No. 1 status in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll, No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 3 Stanford each moved up one place while Alabama slipped down to No. 4. No. 5 Boise State, No. 6 Oregon, No. 7 Oklahoma and No. 8 Arkansas remained the same from last week while No. 9 Clemson and No. 10 Virginia Tech each jumped two notches from last week. Undefeated University of Houston came up three places to No. 11 while the Texas Longhorns returned to the Top 25 as No.21 this week. Former West Orange-Stark standout wide receiver Mark Roberts is getting plenty of playing time as a true freshman with the undefeated (9-0) and No. 11-ranked University of Houston Cougars. Roberts caught one pass for 58 yards in the Coogs’ 56-13 drubbing of UAB Saturday in Birmingham, AL. Another former WO-S Mustang, Earl Thomas, led the Seattle Seahawks with eight tackles Sunday in their 23-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington. The game showed how inept the Seahawks’ offense is with Tarvaris Jackson at quarterback. Why Seattle didn’t try to keep veteran QB Matt Hasselbeck is beyond me. With Missouri officially being welcomed to the Southeastern Conference, don’t be surprised if college football’s oldest traditional rivalry west of the Mississippi River—Missouri vs. Kansas-- comes to a screeching halt. The two teams first met on the football field in 1891. JUST BETWEEN US…The Houston Texans came through with still another impressive victory Sunday when they overwhelmed the Cleveland Browns 3012 to move three games over .500 for the first time in the franchise’s history with their 6-3 record. The Texans also maintained their hold on first place in the AFC South Division over the Tennessee Titans (4-4). A lot of credit must go to Orange native Wade Phillips, the Texans’ first-year defensive coordinator, whose team is surrendering just over 17 points per game. Houston travels to Tampa Bay Sunday before having its well-deserved bye week.
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Wesley Ackerman carries for the Bobcats in Bayou Bowl XII.
The Bridge City Cardinal defense led by Tyler Roberts stops Orangefield in Bayou Bowl action. RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn
Cardinals head into playoffs the touchdown, on a four yard score. After Faulk’s PAT, the score was 21-0 with 5:21 left in the third. The defense stiffened up again, taking the ball back on downs, allowing for another scoring drive for the Cardinals. Clark added another big run, this time finding the end zone with a 51 yard TD run. With 15 seconds left in the third, Faulk made it 28-0. The Cardinals would put their final scoring drive together after another defensive stand, getting the ball back on downs. With 4:43 left to play in the game Menard would score his fourth rushing touchdown of the game, an 11 yard run, bringing the final score to 34-0. The defense would keep their shutout intact, taking the ball back on downs. Orangefield would get the ball back on a fumble, but Tyler Roberts would make sure the shutout stood, when he picked off a pass late in the game. Bridge City would run out the clock for the victory. Matt Menard had another huge day with 150 yard rushing on 21 carries and 4 touchdown. He was also 6 for 10 in the passing department for 68 yards. Hunter Clark had 174 yard rushing on
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11 totes and a touchdown. Ashton Hunter had 16 yards on 4 carries, and Tyler Robert had 1 carry for 5 yards. In the receiving department, Tanner Cervenka had three catches for 32 yards. Cameron Dishon had 2 catches for 29 yards and Roberts had 1 catch for 7 yards. There are a lot of teams that don’t make it to the playoffs. Let take advantage of this time and back our Cardinals. It was another great day to watch great high school football, the best band and cheerleaders in the area, and how about those STRUTTERS.
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fourth and long play, the ‘Cats kicked the ball. On the first play for the cards, Menard carried the ball for a gain of seven yards. On the second and three play Menard handed the ball to Hunter Clark. Clark evaded several Bobcat tacklers and made a 55 yard run to the 16 yard line. On the next play Tyler Roberts made a run up the middle and scored. Unfortunately there was a flag on the play. Holding was the call and the ball was brought back to the 40 yard line with 7:40 on the clock. This was only the second penalty of the night and the first for the Cardinals. The Cardinals shook off the penalty and five plays later Menard scored his third touchdown. Daniel Faulk boot the ball across the cross members and the score was 21-0 with 5:21 on the clock. Starting on the 35 yard line the Bobcats fought hard, but were just held back by the Cardinal defense. After eight plays they lost possession and the Cardinals started their play on the 29 yard line. With less than a minute remaining in the quarter, Menard handed the ball to Clark and Clark dashed across the goal for the fourth touchdown. Faulk made his fourth PAT and put the score at 28-0. With 15 seconds of play left in the third quarter, the Bobcats took possession on the 50 yard line. In the beginning of the fourth quarter, Wiley carried the ball for a gain of four yards. Watkins made a first down four plays later. A play later Ackerman completed a pass to Mason Sonnier for a first down. On the first and ten play Jakob Brown made a run to the left side and was blasted by Dylan Sams of the Cardinal defense. The hit was so intense that Brown was taken out for the remainder of the game. Needing 14 yards for a first down and on the Cardinal 36 yard line, Ackerman tried a pass. Hubbard of the Cards tipped the ball away and the Cardinals took over the ball. In seven plays Menard took the ball across the goal from the 11 yard line for his fourth touchdown. The PAT went wide to the right and the score was 34-0 with 4:43 left in the game. On the Bobcats first play after the tackle two exuberant Cardinals jumped together and bumped chests. The officials blew whistles and threw flags and penalized the Cards five yards for the action. After failing to make a first down, the ball went to the Cards. On the third down play the Cards fumbled and the Bobcats recovered. With 56 seconds of play left in the game a pass was intercepted to give the Cardinals possession. The Cardinals let the clock run out and another Bayou Bowl was history with a final score of 34-0, Cardinals.
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I was chasing my windblown cap across the parking lot at the public boat launch on Simmons Drive Sunday evening when K.T. Lejeune and a friend idled up to the bulkhead. By the time his fishing partner backed their truck down the ramp I had finally caught up with my cap and was waiting to winch their boat back on the trailer. The Louisiana anglers were strapping everything down for their trip back across the river when K.T. called me over to look at their catch. While they were obviously pleased with their effort in the blustery wind, with the exception of a beautiful trout in the five pound class, I was not surprised that they had limited on both trout and redfish. “We caught every one of these fish right around that bend,” said K.T. pointing in a northerly direction from the launch. “What is really crazy is that we were bass fishing and we ain’t caught the first bass yet!” Even that statement didn’t surprise me as the salinity level is so high in the river that local anglers have been catching trout, reds, and flounder above Interstate 10 since early summer. The surprise came, however, when he held up one of his rods to show me what they caught their fish on. Every rod in the boat had a Whacky worm tied on the business end and there were used up worms lying all over the floor of the boat. “The red fish don’t mess your worms up too bad, “he said, “but those trout tear up a worm every time they bite it with those big teeth.” I whole heartedly agreed with his assessment, but I was still trying to process the whole Whacky worm thing.
I have just worn redfish out in the marsh and up in the bayous with a Whacky worm over the years, but the few trout I ever caught on one were just an accident. The limiting factor in opting to fish the Whacky worm is that you aren’t going to cover much territory and if the fish are deeper than six feet, things really slow down. Other than that……Why not? K.T. did add before they drove away that they found the fish chasing shrimp next to the shoreline.“I think we could have caught them on any lure,” he stated with conviction, “but we just never took the time to find out!” While on the subject of trout and aluminum boats, it seems as though I am shocked at least once or twice a day at the lack of respect accorded aluminum boat owners by some folks running larger bay boats. For the most part, the only place and time this abuse takes place is in the open lake when a group of screeching gulls can apparently induce temporary insanity. The same bay boat operator that will drive out of his way to hunt another flock of birds should another bay boat already be on the scene will run right over the top of an aluminum boat as if it were a mirage. It is almost as if the small boat owners automatically relinquish their right to being treated with any courteousy once they leave the river or bayous. I recently asked Johnny Cormier if I was just over reacting being on the water every day and he just shook his head and laughed. Both Johnny and Adam Jaynes scout in their aluminum boats when they aren’t guiding in their center consoles and Johnny pointed out
that I couldn’t appreciate how bad it really is until I was the one in the smaller boat. “I have it happen to me all the time,” said Cormier, “and you are not wrong in thinking that you get no respect once you are in the open lake.” “I think the thing that makes me the maddest,” he added, “is when a larger boat will run right in on top of me when I am already working some birds and then apologize and say that they didn’t know it was me.” The obvious question that prompts is, “Does that mean if it hadn’t been Johnny it would have been okay to do it to someone they didn’t know?” The bite under the birds will only continue to improve until the cold of winter sets in and, regardless of the size of your rig, respecting other fishermen will serve you well. Always look for another flock of gulls before opting to move in on a flock already occupied by another angler regardless of the size of their boat. When you are already on fish under the birds, welcome fishermen that are courteous enough to shut down and close the gap on their troll motor. Even if they do approach too quickly and scatter the fish, assume at least once that they just didn’t realize that they had done anything wrong. Believe it or not, there are a lot of folks that welcome and appreciate pointers from experienced fishermen far more than a string of ugly words or a glare. You will discover time and again in the future that folks that you helped rather than chastised will prove to be a priceless resource both on and off the water. Acting ugly doesn’t make catching fish any easier!
Bucks, ducks make season official CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE
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It’s official, hunting season in Texas is now 100 percent open and the results so far
have been outstanding. South zone duck and goose hunters have been covered up with birds along coastal marshes for the last two weeks while deer hunters all over the state have been doing about average for this early in the year. Local deer hunters in east Texas are reporting sporadic rutting activity due to the warmer temperatures that have been present. Overall success rates have been about average according to several
lease managers I spoke with this week. Some of the best reports I have gotten have been from the lakes area, several leases near Toledo Bend have had some nice bucks taken during the past week. Almost all of the better bucks that were taken from that area were chasing does. Hunters concentrating on food plots and corn feeders have reported steady activity
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Dawn Stout of Orange proudly displays a great buck she took opening weekend in Eden Tx.
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from either deer or hogs due to the terrible drought that has plagued the state for the last several months. Food is scarce and the easy meals offered up at feeders are hard for most animals to pass up. I continue to get some great stories and reports from local hunters and the opening weekend appears to go in favor of the lady hunters. Dawn Stout, of Orange, sent me a couple of photos of a pair of very nice bucks taken in Eden, Texas by her and fellow hunter Michelle Wales of Vidor. Michelle owns the company JustForDoes.com which markets products for lady hunters such as scent free products like soaps and shampoo as well as other things the well prepared lady hunter should not be without. Both Michelle and Dawn took their bucks with archery gear so you know these ladies are serious hunters. Congrats to both on great deer. North zone duck hunters have reported tough going over the weekend. Hunters all the way to Lake Fork are reporting slow hunts compared to last year at this same time. The early season cold fronts really pushed the ducks farther down the flyways this year instead of stalling them out to the north like years past. The big problem is with low water conditions on playa lakes, the birds are really concentrated in small areas. It’s truly a case of feast or famine, if you have water the hunting is terrific and if you don’t have water it’s extremely difficult. South Zone hunters continue to make due with plenty
of teal and gadwall making appearances in the decoys and filling straps. The last full moon brought another push of teal down to our area but who knows how long they will hang around. Local hunters who cross the river to hunt in Louisiana will have their first opportunity to shoot ducks this weekend as the general waterfowl season opens Saturday. Most local marshes are void of grass which will make holding birds difficult but at least we have water. Just like our neighbors to the north the lack
of water and food will certainly scatter the birds and make them a little tougher pattern. Hopefully we can get some freshwater in the system and get back to more normal. Goose hunters on the coastal prairies are reporting really good numbers of birds for this early in the season. Compared to years past most guides agree the geese are a couple of weeks ahead of schedule. The increased numbers of geese early in the season make for some superb combination hunts. Right now your chance at a limit of ducks along with a hefty strap of geese is really good if you are in the right places.
Shangri La Closes the Scarecrow Festival with Autumn Fair on Nov. 12 Staff Report
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Enjoy the final day of the Scarecrow Festival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center by attending the annual Autumn Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Come cheer for a favorite scarecrow as prizes are awarded to the winning scarecrow designs starting at 2 p.m. This year’s festivities will provide a day full of family-friendly fun in celebration of the fall season. Regular entry fee to Shangri La gives visitors access to all activities for a whole day of excitement. All ages are welcome. This year’s Autumn Fair includes lots of fun activities and opportunities to win a prize. Whether decorating a pumpkin to take home, participating in a pumpkin ring toss, making a corn husk doll,
getting your face painted, going on a scarecrow scavenger hunt or running in a scarecrow dash, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. As an added bonus, attendees can meet Maxine, Shangri La’s rehabilitated owl, at the Nature Discovery Center from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outpost tours will be available during the day, and a fun fall obstacle course will offer a challenge at this year’s Autumn Fair. Many games, such as the scarecrow scavenger hunt, are available for visitors of all ages. A Guess the Seeds contest will allow visitors to polish their guessing skills to see how many seeds are in a jar, with the closest guess winning an indoor compost bin. In addition, the Scents of the Season contest promises to be a grand time for the whole family as visitors take turns guessing the scents to win a prize.
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ed up into the left ventricle or main pumping chamber of the heart. It is a brief, minimally invasive procedure that takes the physician about ten minutes to perform. Approximately two and a half liters of blood are delivered per minute by the pump from the left ventricle into the ascending aorta, providing the heart with active support five times faster than other devices. Traditionally, treatment involves the standard intra-aortic balloon pump, also inserted with a catheter, which has been in use since the 1950s. This high-tech ventricular assist device provides a new advanced treatment option that can be implanted in the cath lab unlike most ventricle heart assist devices that require open-chest surgery to be implanted. “This innovative device can also be used to assist the heart during ablation procedures when a patient experiences a life threatening arrhythmia,” said Irakli Giorgberidze, M.D., Electrophysiology Laboratory director and assistant professor of Medicine at BCM. “It is a significant breakthrough that we can implant this cutting-edge device using a minimally invasive approach in the cath lab,” said Paniagua who is also assistant professor of Medicine at BCM. “It can pump faster and provide a much greater blood flow than the standard balloon pump.” “We strive to offer our veterans the latest and the best in the field of cardiology,” said Biykem Bozkurt, M.D., F.A.C.C, Cardiology Section chief and a professor of Medicine at BCM. “We are proud the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center has some of the best doctors in the country and offers the latest, minimally invasive alternatives for our Veterans.”
“This innovative catheter-based heart pump is helping us save lives by providing temporary support for patients who are experiencingadvanced cardiac failure or shock in recovering from heart attack or other injury,” said David Paniagua, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., co-director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, (left) with the device and Irakli Giorgberidze, M.D., Electrophysiology Laboratory director. PHOTO: Bobbi Gruner
“Shrek the Musical”–lots of laughs, great performances Penny LeLeux For The Record
“Shrek” took to the stage at the Lutcher Theater Sunday afternoon and evening. As promised by Merritt David Janes, who played Lord Farquaad, there was something for everyone. Adults chuckled more than the youngsters in the audience. Janes did an amazing job as the vertically challenged Farquaad. It was hilarious to watch him dance around the stage on his knees. The appliance he had to wear really animated the character’s legs. He was over the top in his characterization. Donkey, played by André Jordan, was also an exceptional performance. At times you would swear he was channeling Eddie Murphy, who is the voice of Donkey in the movies. Princess Fiona was played by Liz Shivener, while Shrek was played by Lukas Poost. Both gave great performances. All of the vocals in the entire show were phenomenal, including Dragon, performed by Kelly Teal Goyette. It was interesting how they portrayed Dragon. It was a huge puppet controlled by four puppeteers dressed in black. The musical version of Shrek was as much fun as the movies. They did include “I’m a Believer” at the end, just like it is in the movie. After intermission, lots of Shrek ears could be seen worn by youngsters in the audience. It was a great evening at the Lutcher. Leaving the theater, long time educator and Lutcher Theater sponsor Ken Wernig could be seen with his grandchildren. “Wasn’t that great!” He exclaimed. “Lord Farquaad and the Dragon!” His face lit up with the exuberance that anyone knowing Wernig can easily picture. He would make a good Farquaad... or Donkey... with the level of animation he delivers in his daily life. Next on the marquee is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” scheduled for Nov. 20. Two shows are scheduled for 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Go to www.lutcher.org to purchase tickets. See you at the show!
Shrek, played by Lukas Poost is pictured with Princess Fionna, played by Liz Shivener. Standing behind the pair is Donkey, played by André Jordan. Courtesy Photo
Shangri La wants your recyclables on Nov. 15 Staff Report
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will partner with Waste Management, Inc. to celebrate America Recycles Day by offering area residents free recycling services on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to bring recyclable products to Shangri La’s parking lot, at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas. Shangri La will be accepting recyclables in their parking lot from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 15. Recyclable items must be separated into the following categories: plastics with resin codes 1-7, aluminum, cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper and steel cans.
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Bree Fontenot, a senior at Bridge City High School will compete in the Cross Country State Meet on Saturday, Nov. 12 in Round Rock, Texas. She has ran Cross Country for two seasons and place second out of 164 girls with a time of 11:47.9 on a two mile course in the Region III meet this past weekend in Humble. The top ten individuals will advance to State. Earlier this season, Fontenot ran in the Clear Lake Invitational Cross Country meet and broke the school record with a time of 11:45.49 over the two mile course. The prior record was held by Mary Nguyen who ran a 12:06 last season. Fontenot won the District CC 21-A Title with a time fo 12:19.52 over the two mile course at Claiborne Park, which advanced her to Regionals. Fontenot’s coach is Cody Knight at Bridge City High School.
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All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
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TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JESSE M HERRING THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF HUE T. HERRING Defendant, NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave. or by mailing it to 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas 77630
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KATHERINE ANN RICKERT, Deceased, were issued on October 25, 2011 in Cause No. P15978 pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: WAYNE WILLIAM RICKERT. The residence of such Executor is Orange County, Texas. The Post Office address is:
NOTICE TO ALL Actual size: 1x5” Actual size: 1x5” PERSONS HAVING Said PLAINTIFF'S ORIGINAL PETITION CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOHN was filed and docketed in the Honorable 128thin District Court of Orange County, Texas at the To be published inTo be published JOSEPH MARTIN, District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas DECEASED The Record onNewspapers The Newspapers JULY 29, 2011 inRecord this cause, numbered A-110298-C on the docket of said court, and styled,
09/28/2011 09/28/2011 BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff V.S. ******PLEASE FAX ANY ******PLEASE FAX ANY MARTY HERRING AKA MARTIN DOUGLAS HERRING, ET AL Defendant CORRECTIONS BY CORRECTIONS BY The nature of plaintiff's demand is fully shown below: 5 P.M. MONDAY 5 P.M. MONDAY Plaintiff Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing to 735-7346 toassigns 735-7346 LP, its successors and by and through its attorney of record, Anthony Waddell
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN JOSEPH MARTIN, Deceased, were issued on October 19, 2011 in Cause No. P15951 pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Steven P. Martin. The residence of such Executor is Orange County, Texas. The Post Office address is: Steven P. Martin 255 Elizabeth Street Bridge City, Texas 77611
of Barrett Daffin Frapper Turner & Engel, LLP, 15000 Surveyor Blvd., Addison, Texas 75001, 972-386-5040, brought suit against Defendants Marty Herring aka Martin Douglas Herring, Dana McKnight, Tuan Herring, the Unknown Heirs of Hue T. Herring, and the Unknown Heirs of Jesse M. Herring, to enforce the Loan Agreement on the property located at 3575 Ponderosa, Vidor, TX 77662 and legally described as:
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BEING A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.25 ACRES AND BEING ALL OF LOT NUMBER 15, AND PART OF LOT NUMBER 14 AND LOT NUMBER 16, BLOCK NUMBER 1 OF PECAN ACRES SUBDIVISION IN ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 82, ORANGE COUNTY MAP RECORDS, SAID 1.25 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS:
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
COMMENCING AT 1/2-INCH IRON ROD FOUND IN THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD KNOWN AS PONDEROSA, SAID CORNER BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NUMBER 14 AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NUMBER 13 OF SAID SUBDIVISION;
DATED this the 4th day of November, 2011
THENCE, NORTH 01 DEG. 18 MIN. 00 SEC. WEST, BASIS OF BEARINGS, ALONG TH EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID PONDEROSA STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 113.68 FEET TO 3/4-INCH IRON ROD FOUND FOR CORNER AND BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED;
Respectfully submitted, SANDERS & SANDERS, L.L.P
THENCE, CONTINUING, NORTH 01 DEG. 18 MIN. 00 SEC. WEST, ALONG THE EAST OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID PONDEROSA STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 200.82 FEET TO A 3/4-INCH ROD FOUND FOR CORNER;
Alan Sanders
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THENCE, SOUTH 88 DEG. 42 MIN. 09 SEC. EAST, ALONG THE RESIDUE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 16 FOR A DISTANCE OF 272.29 FEET TO A FENCE FOOTING IN CONCRETE FOR CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEG. 18 MIN. 00 SEC EAST, ALONG THE RESIDUE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 16, 15, AND 14 FOR A DISTANCE OF 200.82 FEET TO A FENCE FOOTING CONCRETE FOR CORNER; THENCE, NORTH 88 DEG. 42 MIN. 00 SEC WEST, ALONG THE RESIDUE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 14 FOR A DISTANCE OF 272.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1.25 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
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ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this the 6th day of OCTOBER A.D., 2011. VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas
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“Shrek the Musical”–lots of laughs, great performances Penny LeLeux For The Record “Shrek” took to the stage at the Lutcher Theater Sunday afternoon and evening. As promised by Merritt David Janes, who played Lord Farquaad, there was something for everyone. Adults chuckled more than the youngsters in the audience. Janes did an amazing job as the vertically challenged Farquaad. It was hilarious to watch him dance around the stage on his knees. The appliance he had to wear really animated the character’s legs. He was over the top in his characterization. Donkey, played by André Jordan, was also an exceptional performance. At times you would swear he was channeling Eddie Murphy, who is the voice of Donkey in the movies. Princess Fiona was played by Liz Shivener, while Shrek was played by Lukas Poost. Both gave great performances. All of the vocals in the entire show were phenomenal, including Dragon, performed by Kelly Teal Goyette.
The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 9, 2011 • 11B
It was interesting how they portrayed Dragon. It was a huge puppet controlled by four puppeteers dressed in black. The musical version of Shrek was as much fun as the movies. They did include “I’m a Believer” at the end, just like it is in the movie. After intermission, lots of Shrek ears could be seen worn by youngsters in the audience. It was a great evening at the Lutcher. Leaving the theater, long time educator and Lutcher Theater sponsor Ken Wernig could be seen with his grandchildren. “Wasn’t that great!” He exclaimed. “Lord Farquaad and the Dragon!” His face lit up with the exuberance that anyone knowing Wernig can easily picture. He would make a good Farquaad... or Donkey... with the level of animation he delivers in his daily life. Next on the marquee is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” scheduled for Nov. 20. Two shows are scheduled for 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Go to www.lutcher.org to purchase tickets. See you at the show!
Hotel/Motel Tax applications now being accepted
The Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax committee has released applications for non-profit entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the County’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Any 501(C)(3) organization in Orange County that attracts visitors to Orange County Texas can make application to the committee. There are a number of restrictions by state law as to how the funds can be utilized. First, the funds must be used in a manner that encourages overnight visitors to Orange County. Secondly, expenditures must fall within one of the following categories. Convention Centers and Visitor Information Centers: the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operation and maintenance of convention center facilities or visitor information centers, or both; Registration of Convention Delegates: the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials for the registration of convention delegates or registrants; Advertising, Solicitations and Promotions that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry: advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists and convention delegates or registrants to the county; Promotions of the Arts that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry: that the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, sculp-
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dishwasher, $900 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 735-2030. ORANGE, 2314 BUTTER, $650 monthly + utilties, (409) 499-4162 or 738-2883. 3/2/2 IN W.O. recently remodeled, large living room, den, formal dining room, kitchen w/breakfast area, stove, air, central heat, nice size yard, quiet neighborhood, storage shed. $750/month + deposit. No pets, no HUD. 670-8201 or 670-8203. 3/1 IN W.O. newly remodeled, hardwood floors, total electric, CA/H, stove, large yard with storage building, quiet neighborhood, dead-end street. No pets, no HUD. $650/mo. + deposit. 670-8201 or 6708203. BRIDGE CITY BRICK 3/2, fenced back yard, $1,000 monthly + dep., (409) 7352030. (M&R) MOBILE HOME 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)
ture photography, graphic and craft arts, motion picture, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms, Historical Restoration and Preservation Activities that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry: historical restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitation and promotional programs to encourage tourists and convention delegates to visit preserved historic sites or museums. Sporting Event Expenses that Substantially Increase Economic Activity at Hotels: Expenses including promotional expenses, directly related to a sporting event in which the majority of participants are tourists who substantially increase economic activity at hotels and motels within the county. Certain Portions of Sporting Facilities: Expenses for a certain percentage of a facility’s patrons that are directly contributing to increased local hotel activity. Shuttle Services for Convention Activities: Shuttle services for an event is an eligible expense provided the shuttle services begins or terminates at a local hotel facility. Applications can be downloaded from the Orange County Economic Development Corporation web site at HYPERLINK “http://www.orangecountyedc.com”www.orangecountyedc. com. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. December 5, 2011 at the OCEDC offices; 1201 Childers Road, Orange, TX
Greenwood Acres, restricted to site built homes, MMUD water & sewer available, seller will finance. WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115. MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2 BEDROOM IN BC, in Shady Estates, all appliances Refrig / microwave/ stove, ceramic tile, full bath, roomy and cute inside, #107 Hazel st., BC, $4,500, will finance with $1,000 down (409) 474-1518 or 474-2260. ‘68
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GT Fastback, Automatic, runs and drives well, Price $6950, for details mail me at stephbo2@msn.com / 512-782-4586. ‘98 FORD TAURUS: motor, 3.0 V-6, asking $350 OBO; Whole car, $500, for more info call (409) 221-9996. ‘96 MERCEDES BENZ C280 as is. Needs wiper motor, rt headlight lens, inspection and tags. $1200. Great buy! Email cdcampbell2@gt.rr.com for more info.
TRAVEL TRAILERS
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Fleetwood Terry 23’ 5th. wheel, queen bed, jacknife sifa bed, dinette, slde out, $5,000, (409) 989-8116.
I BUY JUNK CARS 886-0010 ‘T R U C K S & VA N S ‘88 CHEVROLET P.U., runs good, $1,200, 543-8089 or 886-7329.
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UP TO $10,000 IN DISCOUNTS
RANCH HOUSE AND 5 ACRES, 3/1 with screened porch and 2 living areas, beautiful pasture, LCMISD, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115. (11/9) MAURICEVILLE, two lots in
‘04 FORD F-150, excellent cond., 30K miles, garage kept, reg. cab, loaded, (409) 768-1840.
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430 HOLLY ST., BC, lots 28 - 29 - 25’ of 27 a n d 15’ of 30, $30,000, water and sewer tap paid; 450 Holly, 1 bedrm. house, zone B, buy ALL for $50,000, No Owner Finance, (409)735-5041.
‘90 FORD F-150, straight 6, 5 spd. manual trans., good cond., $1,600; ‘98 Dodge Dakota, v-8, 5 speed man. trans., good cond., A/C, needs power steering pump, $1,200, (409) 221-0798 or 735-9729.
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3 BEDRMS. WITH 2 FULL BATHS, Mobile Home, CA/H, located in Shady Estates, BC, $675 monthly + dep., includes water & garbage, references req., (409) 474-1518.
QUAIL TRAILS OFISD, two new 2.5 acre partially cleared lots, livestock and mobiles OK, financing available, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115.
A/C, C. player, auto trans., PS/B, good motor, no oil leakage, real workhorse, $3,000 OBO, ask for Ruth @ (409) 735-7353
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LAND & LOTS OVER AN ACRE, VICTORY Gardens, nice quiet neighborhood, water and electric ready, cement dr., perfect homesite, $28,000 OBO, Call Mike @ (409) 735-7680.
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BRIDGE CITY 2 BEDROOM, nice and clean, stove, refrig., mini blinds, CA/H, garbage paid, No Pets, $425 monthly + dep., (409) 735-5230. (11/16)
2412 CRABTREE, W.O. 2/1/1. Did not flood. Shady, privacy fence in backyard. Make Offer. 409-351-3250.
77630 or interested persons can call the OCEDC offices at (409) 883-7770 and have an application mailed to you. The Hotel/Motel Tax Committee will review the applications and hold a public hearing in December. The committee will then make recommendations to the Orange County Commissioner’s Court for expenditure of the funds. One major project that will be considered for funding will be the CHAMPS project to be located on Highway 1442. This proposed facility was the focal point for the passing of the tax. This will be a multi-million dollar project that will serve many uses for Orange County. I t has not been determined how much of the tax funds will be dedicated to that project. All remaining funds will be dedicated to the various projects around Orange County.
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2 BEDROOM IN BC, in Shady Estates, Mobile Home, all appliances, $500 monthly + $200 dep. includes water and garbage, (409) 474-1518.
HOME SALES 4/2/2 IN LCMISD, 1717 Greenbriar ave., screened in patio, corner lot, $95,000, (409) 883-8389.
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2001 Jeep Wrangler
2003 GMC Denali XL
Hardtop, Local Owner, bimi comes with it, Auto Trans.
2004 GMC Envoy Aski
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THURS & FRI, Nov. 10 & 11. Once again at 611 Sherrill in W.O. Clothes, shoes, purses, men’s suits - lots of household & misc items. THUR, Nov. 10 8am to 2pm. 1301 TURNER DRIVE, B.C. No furniture, but lots of stuff.
SAT., 497 E. SUSAN CIR, BC, 8 till ? Household items, books, games, glass, wind chimes, etc. SAT., 235 BLAND ST., BC, 1st. street off E. Roundbunch, behind Walgreens, indoor sale, 9 till 1. Room full of collectables from me and my Mom’s estate, dealers with card 20% discount.
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FRI. & SAT., Nov 11 & 12. 8am to 2pm. 100 SOUTH COLLEGE STREET. HERITAGE CENTER APT Annual Holiday Fair. (Heritage Center main building, near OC court house). Baked goods, hot links, drinks, crafts, some garage sale items.
RV - 1977 Avion
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Very nice 3/2/2 home on 2 acres with updates, nice size living room with fireplace, storage bldg, etc. $164,900 Call Tracy Permenter at 920-0714 for your appointment.
GARAGE SALES
Your Friend in Transportation,
1969 Chevelle Malibu
2497 Oilla Rd, OFISD
SAT.& SUN., 245 E. DARBY, BC, 8 till ? Lots of good stuff!
$10,50 0 6.0 , heated front/rear seats Fully Loaded
2006 Jeep Commander $15,250
SAT.,CORNER OF AUSTIN & LANSING ST, W.0. 7 TO 11am under car port, furniture, appliances, home goods, tools, kid’s items.
210 Green ave.
Downtown Orange . For a good Deal see Billy Snyder Owner
SAT, CORNER OF 533 LEE ST., RACHAL & BLUEBERRY, B.C. 7am...no early birds, please. Clothes, small appliances, generator, hand tools, lots more! SATURDAY, Nov. 12. 2182 TREEMONT LANE, ORANGE. 7am3p.m. Big Bigger Biggest Garage Sale! Downsizing, possibly moving... so we have LOTS of great stuff for sale! Baby bed, dishwasher, bicycle, barbecue pit, dog house, mens and womens plus size clothes, tons of classy decoratives, antiques, dishes, pots and pans, books. Come on out! You won’t be sorry! SATURDAY 8am-1pm. 4240 WHITE OAK RD; end of road. 2 Family sale, Name brand clothes, Furniture including a dinette set, Lots of household items, Something for all ages. SAT., 300 HENRY, BC, corner of Henry and Gilmer, yard sale 7 till 1:30. Plus size clothes, Christmas sweaters, purses, home goods, etc. SAT., Nov 12, 8am to 1pm. 898 IDYLWOOD,BC. Bargin prices, brand names, too much to list!!! Come check it out!!!
6cyl. Auto Trans. extra Clean
5.7 HEMI, Beautiful Leather , 3rd row , 3 sunroofs
Orangefield Elementary Fall Festival is Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10am to 2pm at Jewel Cormier Park! Free Entry! Great Family Day! We are looking for vendors! Call 409.313.1608 for details!
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Port Arthur Refinery
Would Like To Thank Our Many Veterans for Their Courage, Dedication and Sacrifices.
Happy Veterans Day!