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Vol. 56 No. 38

Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield

Week of Wednesday, January 7, 2014

Robertson to fill County Clerk position David Ball

For The Record

Two new members were welcomed to the Orange County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting on Monday afternoon.

County Judge Brint Carlton and Precinct 2 County Commissioner Barry Burton joined the court after their election victories and being sworn-in on January 1.

One agenda item that gathered the most attention was appointing a person to fill the vacant position of the Orange County Clerk. Karen Jo Vance, longtime county clerk, retired in December.

Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, said he was in favor of people interested in the job submitting resumes since four people has contacted his office and are interested in the position. He also suggested a three

week time interval to receive applications.

David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner, asked who will run the ofROBERTSON fice in the meantime. He was informed Brandy Robertson, chief deputy clerk, would continue filling in the top position during the time interval.

Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, said Robertson becomes de facto county clerk since she is the chief deputy.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, asked Manning what were the qualifications and specifications for the job.

Manning said he can tell the court about the legal qualifications of the position, but he can’t speak on policy matters

for the court.

Banken said he was concerned by the court picking and choosing people for the job, it would turn into a political item.

Both Banken and Dubose said they too have received calls from residents interested in the county clerk job, but Dubose believes Robertson should

be the person stepping into the job since she’s already in the office.

“The right thing to do is to appoint the lady who already in the position so it won’t turn into a political thing,” Banken said.

Crump then made a motion to receive applications for the position for three weeks. The

motion was defeated 3 to 2 with Crump and Burton voting no.

Dubose next made a motion to appoint Robertson as county clerk for a two-year period.

The motion passed 3 to 2 with Crump and Burton voting no.

The court next approved the purchase of seven 2014 Dodge Chargers for the Orange Coun-

BC officials begin new terms

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OC Republicans take oath of offices New Years Day David Ball

For The Record

The start of the new year marked a change of government in Orange County.

A number of Republicans were sworn-in to office on January 1, 2015 in the 128th District Courtroom. Local GOP candidates rode a statewide Republican tidal wave to victory in 2014.

Those taking the oath of office included County Judge Brint Carlton, County Court at Law Judge Mandy White-Rogers, District Clerk Vickie Edgerly, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Joy Dubose-Simonton,

Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Rodney Price, County Commissioner Precinct 2 Barry Burton and County Commissioner Precinct 4 Jody Crump.

Carlton, Dubose-Simonton and Burton each faced opponents in their campaigns and each said they were eager to begin working for the county.

Carlton said he believes Orange County has a bright future and he plans to work with others in the county and regionally as well.

“I’m excited to get to work for Orange County, but we have some challenges,” he said.

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City officials sworn in for the 2015 term at the Bridge City council meeting Tuesday night. Municipal Judge James Scales, City Attorney Paul Fukuda, Associate Muncipal Judge Ida Schossow, and City Secretary Shery Tisdale.

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One lane closed on Rainbow Bridge David Ball

For The Record

BCCC hosts ‘Taste of the Bayou’ on Monday Dr. Mark Messer, DDS, will be named ‘Citizen of the Year’ and Bill Nickum’s State Farm Insurance agency will be named as ‘Business of the Year.’

David Ball

For The Record

Joy Dubose-Simonton takes the oath of office to become Precinct 3 justice of the peace from her husband, Bridge City City Councilman Robert Simonton, in the 128th District Courtroom on New Year’s Day. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

ty Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Keith Merritt said the motion was approved from the last budget. He waited until January to make the purchase.

The purchase, however, was $1,100 short due to striping and other accessories to the vehicles needed to be made from the capital outlay.

The OCSO can come up with $1,100 and a line item transfer was approved.

Merritt said the OCSO will be selling the nine older vehicles in the county’s auction to be replaced by the seven new ones.

The OCSO formerly traded in their older vehicles but discovered they received a better trade-in through the auction.

Each individual vehicle costs $35,040 for a total of $245,280.

It will take six to eight weeks

Two longtime members of the Bridge City community will be honored on Monday night for the 2015 Taste of the Bayou Annual Banquet, presented by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Mark Messer, DDS, will be named Citizen of the Year and Bill Nickum’s State Farm Insurance agency will be named as Business of the Year.

The new chamber president will be Scot Shaffer of Farmers Insurance. He replaces outgoing president, Lucy Fields.

The event will start at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12 at the Bridge City Elementary School cafeteria and gymnasium. The banquet is open to the public and is a family-friendly event.

The chamber annual meeting begins at 7 p.m.

B.J. Hanneman, administrative assistant and museum curator for the chamber, said a $15 ticket brings with it a lot of entertainment and a lot of

food.

Rusty Benoit and The Gulf Coast Playboys Band will provide the entertainment. Restaurants participating will begin serving at 6:30 p.m. and include: Hushpuppy’s Seafood, Peggy’s on the Bayou, Texas Gumbo Hut, Moz Grill, Gulf Coast Cajuns, Bridge City Pizza, Tico’s Cuban Cafe, Domino’s, Da Shak, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Tequila’s and Chicken Express.

Hanneman said all of the restaurants are local and from Orange County.

“The Taste of the Bayou is an opportunity for Orange County restaurants and food service businesses to showcase their wares to the public,” she said.

Tickets are $15 per person or a sponsored table for eight people with special business promotion for $160.

To make reservations for

this event, download a reservation from the chamber’s website at www.bridgecitychamber.com, or call 409-7355671, or email at bcchamber@sbcglobal.ent, or fax 409-735-7017, or come by the office at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Checks and credit cards are accepted.

Hanneman said attendees don’t have to make reservations and can pay at the door on Jan. 12.

She added the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is doing well with a growing membership and an even bank balance.

The museum is receiving donations and offering free tours. The chamber plans to expand the tours with different area schools.

Drivers traveling south over the Rainbow Bridge may have had an unexpected delay on Tuesday morning.

The Texas Department of Transportation started maintenance on the bridge on Monday, Jan. 5. In order to do the work, TxDOT closed the right lane until next year for painting and repair work.

This lane closure will be permanent and remain in place 24 hours a day the remainder of the year, the state agency reported. A year later, the other lane will be closed for further maintenance and the present lane reopened.

Sarah Dupre, public information officer for TxDOT, said there will be a lot of construction equipment on the bridge and it wouldn’t be feasible to remove it everyday.

TxDOT declared in an August press release the Transportation Commission approved more than $26 million for maintenance on the Rainbow Bridge as of July 31. Saffo Contractors, Inc. was awarded the project.

“This type of maintenance must be done to keep our bridges in safe working order,” said Tucker Ferguson, district engineer for the Beaumont District of TxDOT. “When completed, the bridge will have been cleaned, repainted and any repairs will have been made.”

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Flu bug active in Orange County David Ball

For The Record

The flu season in the United States has begun and about half of the country is experiencing high levels of flu activity, according to information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The flu is also widespread in Orange County according to some health providers.

Cindy Toler, an LVN at Gulf Coast Health Center in Orange, said the flu season has been bad.

“It’s worse than last year. People have gotten the flu shot and they’re still getting it (the flu),” she said.

Flu shots protect against Strains A and B of influenza.

Toler explained vaccine manufacturers cover for last year’s strand, but not this year’s.

“Last week, we had eight patients with symptoms. Pedis (children) are particularly susceptible,” Toler said.

Some of the flu symptoms include achiness, vomiting, nausea, fever and fatigue.

Gulf Coast has been treating patients with Tamiflu.

Toler recommended frequently washing your hands and staying away from people who are ill as a precaution to getting the flu.

“The current vaccine is basically the same vaccine that was used last year but does not seem to be preventing this type of flu,” he said. “To obtain the best results, patients with flu-like symptoms should seek medical are within 48 hours of the first symptoms.”

Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy noes, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.

The first defense against the flu is proper immunization followed by managing exposure. Typically immunization should be early to mid-October.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

If you are sick with flu-like illness, the CDC recommends you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to deep from infecting them.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available,

On the other side of the county at the Mauriceville Medical Clinic, Office Manager Penny Mullins said they saw several patients the week before Christmas who tested positive for the flu, but things have since tapered off.

“Last year was not as bad as this year,” she said.

Though Mullins doesn’t have the exact figures, she said she is almost positive some patients received a flu shot and still got the flu.

Mullins’ clinic is receiving patients who have body aches, fever and coughing.

They’ve also been seeing many who have a respiatory illness.

Patients are tested for Influenza A and B by using a nasal swab and treated with Tamiflu.

Mullins also recommends the same precautions of staying away from sick people and washing your hands.

Reports of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths are elevated, according to the CDC website. “Activity is expected to continue for several weeks, especially in parts of the country that have not yet seen significant activity,” it stated.

Dr. Servet Satir of the Golden Triangle Family Care Center in Bridge City said they have seen an increase in flu patients the last four to six weeks.

At first it was Type A. However at this time they are seeing Type B flu.

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Bridge City officials sworn in . . .

The City of Bridge City conducted oath of office ceremonies during the city council meeting on Tuesday night. Taking the oath was Municiple Judge Jimmy Scales and Associate Municipal Judge Ida Schossow. Returning to their positions were City Attorney Paul Fukuda and City Secretary Sherry Tisdale.

Above: Fukuda administers the oath of office to Scales and Schassow.

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Rainbow Bridge tracting crews working on the bridge for safety reasons.

Jerry Jones, city manager for Bridge City, said TxDOT didn’t contact the city before construction started on Jan. 5.

As pertaining to traffic pileups, Jones said he traveled over the bridge on Monday evening and found one lane to be sufficient to move traffic along.

He anticipates if there are any traffic jams it will be during the morning commute or

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if an accident occurs on the bridge.

Dupre said emergency response vehicles should use the highway shoulder until reaching the bridge. From there, the vehicles should use whatever room is available to get to their destination if no continuous equipment is lined up.

Drivers are also being asked to use both lanes up to to merge points and then take turns merging.

“We have to do mainte-

Elected officials Carlton said he would like to make some improvements to the county budget and to get more businesses and families to move here so the county may grow.

Another item on the new county judge’s plate is finding a new county clerk to replace Karen Jo Vance who retired in December.

He said the county currently has an acting county clerk and the commissioners court will see who the best appointment will be to the position.

Another “big concern” to Carlton is in the creation of Transportation Reinvestment Zones in the county such as for the FM 299 Vidor Loop.

“I will look into what is the county’s constitutional and financial responsibility is to the TRZs,” he said.

Dubose-Simonton said her

for them to arrive.

The court also approved allowing two NE4 employees to work in the county judge’s office for the purpose of training the new administrative assistant for a limited time period.

Carlton said the funding is budgeted at an 11 week maxi-

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swearing-in to office has been a long time in the making, particularly after winning her General Election bid in November over incumbent Janice Menard.

“Those have been the longest two months in my life,” Dubose-Simonton said.

Once in office, DuboseSimonton said she would like to make some needed changes to the JP3 office. She added she kept all of the current office employees so she anticipates a smooth transition.

In fact, her staff will be running the office while she is in JP training.

“I’m very comfortable things will be taken care of. The staff have been very receptive to changes,” she said. “I want the citizens to feel welcomed and to come and visit.”

Burton said his campaign

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was “a lot of hard work.” He expected the hard work to continue when starting his office as precinct commissioner.

“We have a good group here (in Precinct 2) and we have some good things going on in Orange County,” he said.

On the other hand, Burton said there are also some challenges to be faced such as pressing budget issues.

“I feel I’m not only responsible for only Precinct 2, but I’m also responsible for the whole county. I want to make us financially sound as a county,” he said.

Burton added his uncle, longtime Precinct 2 Commissioner Owen Burton left him some advice while serving on the commissioners court: “You’re there to help row the boat, not to rock the boat.”

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Banken favored a time limit maximum of two months for the training.

Lastly, the court approved installing at no cost to the county a 911 host site at the Orange County Expo Center.

This system will serve as a

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nance on our bridges, especially with so much saltwater there,” she said. “We do the Rainbow Bridge every 20 years. We want to keep it in topnotch shape because it’s our historical bridge in the area.”

Dupre said the first step of the project will be used to set up scaffolding. After that, the bridge will be completely wrapped so no paint will fall into the Neches River and cause environmental damage.

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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.

Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.

Do not attend school or other public functions when sick with a fever.

In the event you get the flu, seek medical attention as soon as possible. In the event your provider gives you medication (anti-viral), be sure you take it as instructed. It is not a preventative but it can shorten the length of your illness and mean the difference of a milder illness versus a very serious illness that could result in a hospital stay, Satir advised.

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building.”*****John Stephens, a good guy with the drainage district, had heart bypass surgery and is now home and doing well. *****Karen’s youngest son, Collin Slade Gros, celebrated his 8th birthday Jan. 10. *****Mr. and Mrs. Grady Johnson celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 11. A reception sponsored by children David, of Groves, Ron, of Denver, Elaine, of Granbury, Ken and Steve, of Orange. (Editor’s note: Grady “The Governor of Pinehurst” Johnson is now 90 years old. Son Steve says, “He still points that crooked finger, tells you what to do and reminds you he’s still the boss.”) Grady is one of those great East Texas folks. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Bessie Hare Permentor, 76, died Jan. 2. ***Garland “Bud“ Sherman, 58, of Deweyville, died Jan. 2***Robert Mazzola, 44, died Jan. 3. ***Jeannie Hardy, 55, of Orange, died Jan. 3. ***Jack Wood, 73, of Pinehurst, died Jan. 3. ***W.R. “Bill“ Potter, 94, died Sunday, Jan. 5. He is survived by sons Richard and Danny and their families. ***Roger Phillips, 62, of Orange, died Jan. 5. *****Louis Dugas says, “When we are young and can move fast, time moves slowly. As we age and our movements are slower, time moves rapidly.

Can anyone explain that? (Editor’s note: I still miss Lou, even when he was cranky he was special.)

From the Creaux’s Nest SIMONTON ONLY SEVENTH J.P. SINCE 1948 New Orange County officials took office Jan. 1. To County Judge Britt Carlton, Commissioner Barry Burton and Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, Joy Simonton, we send our best wishes. Going back to 1948, Judge Simonton is only the seventh Justice of the Peace in Pct. 3, starting with John T. Denny when the office was located in Orangefield.

The office was then moved behind a little Sak-N-Pak store on Texas Ave. where Stop and Drive is now located. When Judge Toups was elected Judge Flo Edgerly’s mother, Abbie Carter, was office manager, assistant. When Toups died his roommate Judge Andrus was appointed. He also inherited the grocery store. They operated the J.P. office in a little white building that still exists today. Judge Andrus retired, moved to the lakes where he ran for the J.P. office and was elected. Martin Ardoin retired from the plant and was Dist. Judge Gene Hoyt’s bailiff. He ran for J.P. and served until Flo Edgerly was elected. She served for 20 years and was replaced by longtime chief clerk Janice Menard. It was during Ardoin’s time that the J.P. office on Roundbunch was built. The new office on Hwy. 87-South was built while Menard was judge. She had some input in how the building was to be built, just as Ardoin had done on the Roundbunch office. Judge Ardoin is credited in stopping a longtime practice in the Bridge City area, then known as a “Speed Trap” and having a “Kangaroo Court.”

The Justice of the Peace court is the people’s court; it’s not a district court. Judge Ardoin understood that and Judge Edgerly expanded on it. She really believed the court was primary to help people, a small claims court where people and businesses could get relief. She believed the J.P. court wasn’t only to fine people but to also help them. Judge Menard also ran a citizen friendly court. I gave this background so new Judge Simonton would know the history of J.P. Court, Pct. 3. Sometimes I hope to expand on it. Judge Joy Simonton has an interesting life story, adopted by Joy and John Dubose as a child; she later searched out and found her natural parents who were no longer together. Today her adopted parents and natural mother and father all know each other. Joy brought them together. The new judge was raised in a good home with adopted brother Johnny. Her dad John was involved in public service since she was a child. Her husband Robert is a longtime Bridge City councilman. She has a good knowledge of public service. Judge Simonton is raising a family and has a law degree. She has all the tools to be a good judge. She’s there to help whenever she can. Judge Menard had a good and able staff that Judge Simonton has retained. That’s a good thing. So to the child I’ve known since she learned to walk, I wish her the very best as Justice of the Peace of Pct. 3, an office that has quite a history.

CONDOLENCES We were very sorry to learn about the death of Brenda Lee Sanders Beaumont, 50, who passed away Friday, Jan. 2, at Baptist Hospital, Beaumont after suffering a massive heart attack. Brenda was the daughter of our friends Sue and Tommy Simar. Our prayers and thoughts are with them and their family during these sad times. We knew Brenda to be a friendly, outgoing lady, who never seemed to meet a stranger. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Dorman Funeral Home. Our sincere condolences to everyone who had the privilege of knowing this nice lady. May she rest in peace. *****Our deepest sympathy also goes out to the family of Sue McFerrin, 79, who passed away Jan. 2. Services were held Jan. 6 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Mrs. McFerrin had been a longtime school teacher at Sims Elementary in Bridge City. Please see obituaries..

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 12 Years Ago-2003 New Orange County officers sworn in are Janice Menard, J.P. Pct. 3; Roy Derry Dunn, J.P. Pct. 2; Owen Burton, commissioner Pct. 2; Beamon Minton, commissioner Pct. 4; Carl Thibodeaux,county judge; Michael Shuff, county court at law judge; Buddie Hahn, 260th district judge; Karen Jo Vance, county clerk; Vickie Edgerly, district clerk; Vergie Moreland, county treasurer; Joe Parkhurst, J.P. Pct. 1; Sherry Smith, J.P. Pct. 4. (Editor’s note: They served us well and they were all good Democrats.)******County Commissioner John Dubose named Judge Pro-Tem. He replaces Sue Bearden who was defeated in the Democratic Primary runoff by Burton. *****Raymond Smith is installed as new Orange Chamber president replacing Carl Himel.

Former State Rep. Ron Lewis served as master of ceremonies for the annual Chamber banquet. *****Hunter Scott Bolison, born at 5:52 P.M., Jan. 2, at Baptist Hospital in Orange, is the first baby of 2003. Parents are Jennifer and Timothy Bolison. (Editor’s note: Belated happy 12th birthday Hunter.)*****Pretty Lou Raburn is sporting a couple of black eyes. She was digging in the attic; something fell on her causing a concussion. *****Lovely Lyndia Peck hit a heavy weight and broke her heel. She’s in a cast all the way up to her calf. *****Nancy and Lewis Gay celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. (Editor’s note: Both of those fine people are gone now.)*****Dr. Williams tells Judge Grover Halliburton that giving him a prescription for Viagra “Would be like putting a new flagpole on a condemned

37 Years Ago-1978 Don Burgess is sworn in Sunday as 260th district judge by law partner H.D. Pate. Wife Bobbie held the Bible.*****W.T. Oliver started the day before preparing a feast for the New Year’s Eve party and 23rd wedding anniversary celebration of Roy and Phyllis Dunn. The gathering was held at the Dunn home. Oliver featured 20 gallons of gumbo, 20 gallons of jambalaya, five gallons of sausage and blackeyed peas, Mexican corn bread and other trimmings. Paul Wise furnished the back-up music for a variety of singers.

A highlight was the picking and singing of Father Walter Montedon. Between walking their baby Jenny, Gordon and Diane Baxter did a couple of numbers. H.D. Pate sang along and prompted Sen. Carl Parker into singing ten songs by announcing the Senator didn’t know but two. Vicki Curtis and Dennis Hall teamed up on the guitar while the crew harmonized. Furnishing foot-tapping and leg-clapping were State Rep. Wayne Peveto, Judge Grover Halliburton, Betty and Bernard Gaiarratano, Danny Brack, Judge Burgess, Barbara Gillis, Sue Pate and Betty Harmon. Big eaters were Bobby Cormier, Dewey “Teddy Bear” Cox, Bill Forte, Jack Parcel, Tim Lieby, James Fontenot and Ace Amedo. Don Jacobs sang his novelty songs including “The Legend of Roy Dunn.” Harold Beeson, judge of Rose City, author and newspaper reporter came without Shelia.

The only time he ever behaved. Around 100 folks attended the annual party. *****Bridge City resident John Dubose was named business manager and controller of the Port Arthur News.

42 Years Ago-1973 District Judge Graham Bruce, Tax Assessor-Collector Louvenia Hryhorchuk and District Attorney Jim Sharon Bearden are all sworn into office. Also sworn into office New Year’s Day were County-Court-at-Law Judge David Dunn, Sheriff “Buck” Patillo, Commissioners Casey Peveto, Gordon Dunn, and Asa Mansfield, Constables Morris Collier, John Ford, Forrest Hudson and Carl Ward. Also sworn in was District Judge Fred Trimble.*****Immediately following oath, District Attorney Bearden announced that Bill Joyce, former sheriff’s captain and Newton police chief, had been hired as criminal investigator for the county attorney’s office. Bearden also hired Steve Williams as assistant in charge of misdemeanor cases.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were saddened to learn of the death of Terry Fall, 80, who passed away Dec. 27. Service was held Tuesday, Dec. 30. We only learned of her death when our paper came out on Dec. 31. We had known Terry since we were all young parents raising our youngsters. She was a beautiful, sweet lady. Our condolences to son Lanston and daughter Peggy and their families. We will never forget her. May she rest in peace.*****Former Orange Republican chairman Zach Johnson, who graduated from Lamar in December and will turn 23 on Jan. 20, has landed a job in Austin as new state representative Dade Phelan’s administrative assistant.

He’s living his dream. I predict someday Zach will return to Orange County and run for public office. Politics is his passion.*****Congratulations to Orangeite, Seattle Seahawk, former West Orange-Stark and University of Texas star, who has been named to the NFL All Pro team.

Earl Thomas has made the team four out of five times. He and the Seahawks meet Carolina in a playoff game Saturday, 7:15 on FOX. *****The Cowboys beat the Lions Sunday to advance as a Wild Card in the playoffs. They will meet Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in what could be Ice Bowl II in Green Bay, noon, Sunday on FOX. I fear Chris Christi may not be hugging Jerry Jones after this one. I hope I‘m wrong. *****Little Jimmy Dickens, 94, died Friday, Jan. 2.

Country legend Hank Williams, Sr., nicknamed him “Tater” after Dickens song, “Take an Old Cold Tater and Wait.”

Jimmy had many novelty songs including, “Out Behind the Barn,” “Country Boy,” I’m Little but I’m Loud.” He stood 4 foot, 11 inches and carried a guitar as tall as he was. He had performed on the Grand Ole Opry since 1948. He had known all the greats. His last performance on the Opry was Dec. 20, the day after his 94th birthday. Five days later on Christmas day he suffered a stroke after cardiac arrest. He was one of the jewels of country music. He wrote many songs including the one about good and bad luck, “May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose.” RIP Jimmy. *****The Beverly Hillbillies is a real classic television show series which ran from 1962 to 1971. Television only carried three networks and the Hillbillies was a show looked forward to each week. Donna Duglas, a Louisiana girl, who in her youth was a beauty queen, Miss Baton Rouge, Miss New Orleans and was chosen from 500 to be Ellie Mae Clampett on the Hillbillies, the family who struck oil in Arkansas and headed to Beverly Hills. The show also starred Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan and Max Baer, Jr., who turned 77 Sunday. I will never forget Ellie Mae, clad in tight jean shorts, flannel shirt, rope belt and her critters. The Clampetts, from the Ozarks, were somewhat of a forerunner to the 60’s counter culture.

Donna Douglas, 82, died at her home, in her hometown of Zachary, Louisiana, near Baton Rough. She had pancreatic cancer. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day this week. On Jan. 7, Michael “Mike” Collins, Teresa Collins, Betty Jagen and Libby Campbell all celebrate.

They share birthdays with actors Nicolas Cage, 50,Dustin Diamond, 37, singer Kenny Loggins, 66 and TV host Katie Couric, 57.*****On Jan. 8, a youngster we have known since he was a puppy, former Bridge City and Lamar football star, Lanston Fall, has a birthday. It’s on a sad note he lost his mom Terry Fall last week. Sean Brinson, one of Gretta and Darrell’s boys celebrates as does Joey Halliburton, Mike

Comeaux, Sandra Cole and Nadine Whitsett. They share this day with singer David Bowie, 67, game show host Bob Eubanks, 76 and a guy who started a new men’s hair style in the U.S., North Korea’s idiot leader Kim Jong Un, 31.

This also would have been Elvis’ 80th birthday.*****Jan. 9, finds Ken Steppe, Susan Kelly, Pat Gunstream, Chad Meadows and Harold Williams all celebrating. They join Princess Kate Middleton, 32, singers Crystal Gayle, 63 and Joan Baez, 73.*****On Jan. 10, one of my favorite young guys, Roy and Ms. Phyl’s youngest grandchild, Collin Slade Gros, turns 20.. Also our friend Frank Skeeler, a true Aggie, celebrates as does Sandy Uzzle and Emily Breaux. Joining them on this day are singers Rod Stewart, 69, and Pat Benatar, 61 also boxer George Foreman, 65.****On Jan. 11, Orange city councilman Bill Mello is a year older, as is Teresa Franklin, Grant Gibson, Madeline Dawn Evans and David Thompson. They share the day with singers Naomi Judd, 68, Mary J. Blige, 43 and actress Amanda Peet, 42.*****On Jan. 13, sweet and pretty Lyndia Permenter celebrates. Also longtime friend Mel Kemp Campbell, Kent Hannegan, Jack Stout, Mandy Jaarah and JoLynn Sholmire. Celebrities celebrating on this day are singer Trace Adkins, 52 and actors Orlando Bloom, 37, Patrick Dempsey, 48 and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 53.*****Our friend Gerald Morris is back in a Houston hospital battling pneumonia. He did get to come home for Christmas then returned to a nursing home for therapy. Unfortunately he developed fluid around his heart and pneumonia.

Our prayers are with him and wife Julia for a successful recovery. *****Justice of the Peace David Peck continues to recover. He is undergoing intense therapy in Houston in preparation of surgery that he will undergo later. Patsy says, “Thanks for all the prayers and acts of kindness.

Peck was transferred to Houston Monday. *****Last week 21 states raised the minimum wage from $7.25 to $8 per hour. Seventy-five cents an hour more means workers will have $30 more a week to spend on gas, school lunches, etc. Texas should at least do that much. *****Speaking of state government, State Rep. James White, who ended Mike Hamilton’s state political career, has filed 25 bills.

His big one is to end the ban on handguns. Everyone over the age of 18 would be allowed to strap on a holster and pistol without a license. I bet law enforcement loves that bill. If the Texas Cowboy Hat bill passes it’s icing on the cake. The Wild West returns. *****Port Commissioner Keith Wallace got to spend the holidays on a deer lease with his 12 and 15 year old sons. The boys both bagged their first deer. Something they will always remember. Keith says, “It’s memories for him also plus spending camp time with the boys. *****We just learned that David Johnson, one of Grady Johnson’s sons, has had quadruple by-pass surgery today. David is in our prayers for a speedy recovery. *****Great News! Gina Cessac has just learned 19 pathology reports have come back negative for cancer. She is still in the hospital recovering from surgery. She asks all to keep her in their prayers so she can soon be home with her boys. *****The sign truck was spotted at the location of the new Judice’s Cajun Cafe’, so it won’t be long now before folks will be enjoying that good Cajun fare from the Judice name.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Several years ago, TeeNeg Comeaux’s sister Clara Mae met a guy from up north and married him. She had been gone all dem years so TeeNeg and da family had never met her husband Urban until dey came for a visit over da holidays.

During the visit talk turned to the weather like it always does wen trying to make conversation. Urban, him, he say, “It gets so cold in Minnesota in the winter, we have to put heaters under the cows to milk them.”

Tee Neg tink bout dat, den not to be out done by dat Yankee he say, “Mais, dat ain’t nuttin, it gets so hot here in Sou’h Loosiana, we got to feed ice to da chicken hens so dey won’t lay hard-boiled eggs dem.”

C’EST TOUT As of this week, the GOP controls both bodies of Congress.

Now it’s time to show that Republicans can govern. I fear that John Boehner’s control of the Congress is too flimsy to make great strides. The Speaker, in order to appease the Tea party, was forced to name Steve Scailiseas majority whip. As it turned out, Scailise was exposed as being a supporter of a white supremacist group in the past. A few years ago he told a reporter that he was David Duke without the baggage. Well, now he is baggage and Boehner is stuck with him. I have little faith that the Congress will be able to shine in any area. I have a little more hope that new majority leader Mitch McConnell and the Senate will be the grown ups that can get bipartisan bills passed that can move the country forward. President Obama said send him legislation that he could sign. To continue to beat up ObamaCare won’t accomplish anything. Our nation must reach a consensus on immigration reform. If Republicans don’t like Obama’s executive order, then send him a bill he can sign. I really believe the President has a sincere hope that the White House and the Congress can work together on some important issues. I believe McConnell knows that the country is looking for them to lead, not just obstruct, but get things accomplished. McConnell also knows that if the GOP is to have any chance in the presidential race in 2016, the legislature must show progress. A jobs bill would really expand the economy that is primed to make big strides in the coming year. Due to low oil, manufacturing, farming and etc. almost every one who shops will benefit. Consumers will find lower prices on the shelf. Plastics, which are oil based, will save a lot, even utilities will be cheaper. We’re set to boom and if the Republican Party wants in on taking credit for the good times, then they must produce or Obama will get all the credit and Democrats will be poised to take back the Senate and keep the White House. The ball is in the GOP’s court. *****I’ve got to move along. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers when you can. Tell them we sent you. Also check out our website for constant updates at therecordlive.com Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless..

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Community Bulletin Board Income tax assistance offered

Friends of the Orange Depot to meet

e AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting at 12:15 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 through 4:00 pm each Wednesday and Friday through April 15. ose interested in assistance should bring All W2 and 1099 forms, including social security benefit statements; records of catalo gains and losses, receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and social security cards for dependents; all health insurance information, form 1095-A if received and any health care exemptions received from the IRS or the marketplace and a copy of your 2013 tax return.

e January meeting of the board and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held at 5:30 p.m. on ursday, Jan. 15, following a New Year’s reception at 4:45pm at the Grace Lutheran Church board room, 2300 Eddleman Road in Orange. Anyone interested in helping the Friends raise funds for the renovation of the Southern Pacific Depot at Green Ave. and 11th Street is invited to come and meet the other volunteers.

A volunteer with the Pinehurst Animal Shelter is asking for help during the winter months for the dogs who are in the shelter. e shelter is in need of towels, blankets, collars, leashes, toys, treats, food and other items that may be helpful to them.

If you would like to help with any of these items, please contact Traci James at 409-9882614. Items can be dropped off at the shelter, or the County Record office, 320 Henrietta, Orange (attention Evelyn).

Diabetes Educational Classes

Animal Shelter in need of blankets

No Line Dance Class Jan. 19

e Orange Blossom’s line dance class will not meet on Monday, Jan. 19. Class will resume the following week at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Cost is a $5 donation each week to the Salvation Army.

For more information contact Dayle Gunn at 409-313-0306.

Red Flashers to take casino trip

e Paragon Casino in Marksville is offering a casino trip departing Jan. 21 and returning Jan. 22. e cost is $70 per person. e Texas Red Flashers will be participating in the trip. All are welcome to join. ere are 10 seats left for the trip.

All interested in going, please call Helen Broussard, 886-1609.

American Legion hosts fundraiser

e American Legion Post 49 will hold a plate lunch fundraiser ursday, Jan. 8, from 11:00 am through 2:00 pm. e cost per plate is $8 and will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert.

Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available.

For orders and deliveries, call 886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, Jan 7, or before 9:00 am on ursday, Jan. 8.

Project Grads host Gumbo Bowl

Project Graduation groups form area schools have banded together to host the inaugural “Gumbo Bowl” at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Claiborne West Park. Judging will be at 1 p.m. $10 will get you a bowl of gumbo, potato salad and a drink. A washer tournament is also planned.

Have you been told by your healthcare provider you are Diabetic or Pre-Diabetic? If you answered yes, then come join us for our 2015 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Diabetes Educational session. e first session will be held Tuesday mornings, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Jan. 6 – Feb. 3; a 5 week session. Cost is $20 per person for the session. Scholarships are available.

It is important to attend all five classes to receive the full educational benefit. If you are interested in the course please call the Extension office at 882-7010.

Reception for Judge Thibodeaux

e public is invited to attend the retirement reception honoring Orange County Judge Carl ibodeaux, RPh., in celebrating 20 years of service to Orange County. e reception will be Jan. 15, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at the Orange County Conventionand Expo Center, 11475B Hwy. 1442 in Orange. e program will begin promptly at 5:30 pm.

Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

CASA Gala scheduled for Feb. 13

e Advocates for Children, Inc. more commonly known as CASA will host a black tie event, “Open Your Hearts Gala” 6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center featuring Jimmy Wayne.

It will be an evening of dining, dancing Tickets are $75 for individuals or $125 for couples. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.advocates-4-children-inc.org/CASA_Fundraiser.html or at the CASA office, 2120 Gloria Dr., Orange. For more informations call 409-886-2272.

Kate Robards presents Mandarin Orange at OCP Kate Robards will offer a special benefit performance of her one woman show, “Mandarin Orange” for Orange Community Players at 7:30 p.m., Jan 9-10, 2015. Tickets are only $10.

Robards is a writer, performer, and an MFA candidate in writing at California College of the Arts.

Her play, “Mandarin Orange”, chronicles her journey from small town Orange to life as an expat in Shanghai, China.

It was a featured as a Washington Post “highlight” at Capital Fringe in July 2014. e play made its San Francisco debut in September at Exit eatre.

Robards is a creative producer for FOGG eatre and an

associate producer for e Cutting Ball eatre, both in San Francisco.

St. Mary Student Council recently hosted the Texas Association of Student Councils Middle Level Conference in San Marcos. The state team consisted of Shelby Smith, Megan Do, Elizabeth Johns, Adrian Willingham, Amber Lester, Krystal Lester, Elizabeth Doan, Thomas Nguyen, Nicholas Wilson, Geordan Grant, Matthew Erb, Kylie Braquet, Jenna McCorvy and Mark Pesek.

The team was responsible for organizing all supplies and assembling all 1200 goodie bags for the students and advisors. Shelby Smith gave the opening welcome. Megan Do gave the invocation and Krystal Lester lead the pledges. Shelby also closed the event with a special thank you to all who were involved in the production of the conference.

LSC-PA confers degrees Lamar State College-Port Arthur awarded a total of 138 associate of applied science degrees, 43 associate of arts degrees and 27 certificates of completion during its Fall 2014 Commencement ceremony.

Local students who earned degrees/certificates are: Bridge City: Guadalupe Quilantan Estrada (instrumenta-

tion technology).

Vidor: Breana Sarver (paralegal).

Recipients of Certificates of Completion include: Bridge City: Amanda S. Carver (licensed practical nurse).

Orange: Austyn Marie Evans (licensed practical nurse); Mandi M. Ramirez (licensed practical nurse); Cryslynn Rane Wolfford (cosmetology operator).

Don’t miss this very special homecoming. For Reservations Call 409-882-9137.

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, along with other local chambers held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Complete Staffing. Complete Staffing provides employee outsourcing services for numerous job markets, our clients and personnel placements include; petro-chemical, medical, IT, accounting, administrative, professional, warehouse, skilled & unskilled laborer and local manufacturing. They are located at 1154 Texas Avenue and can be contacted at 735-2600.

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Deaths and Memorials

Jason Lynn Krustchinsky Ellinger, Texas

Jason Lynn Krustchinsky, 39, of Ellinger, passed away on Dec. 28.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 am,  u r s d a y, Jan. 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Visitation will begin at 10:00am, ursday prior to the service.

Born in Pasadena, Tx, on Feb. 21, 1975, he was the son of Robert Lee Krustchinsky and Jo Ann (Halliburton) Krustchinsky.

Jason was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Houston, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved to hunt and fish, and he loved the Cowboys. Jason was a good man who will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Jason is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Krustchinsky; son, Ryan Krustchinsky; and his triplets, Blake Krustchinsky, Sara Krustchinsky, and Lauren Krustchinsky. He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry Krustchinsky and Bobby “B.J.” Krustchinsky.

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

Rhoda Rhodes Port Arthur Rhode Louise Rhodes, 52, of Port Arthur, passed away Dec. 31, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

A memorial service was held Monday, Jan. 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Orange, Dec. 31, 1962, she was the daughter of Luther Paul Rhodes and Sylvia Rigsby Rhodes. Rhoda always had a smile on her face and something good to say. She was loved by all who knew her. Rhoda devoted her life to helping alcoholics and addicts recover.

She is preceded in death by her father, Luther Paul Rhodes; grandparents, Buddy and Cleona Rhodes and Haldor and Wilda Rigsby.

Rhoda is survived by her fiancé, Charles E. Keith, Jr. of Groves; mother and step-father, Sylvia Rhodes and Frank Setters of Vidor; sister, Rhonda Rhodes Lomonte and husband, Chuck of Beaumont; brothers, Paul Rhodes and wife, Stacy of Port Arthur, Rodney Rhodes and wife, Tammie of Bridge City; nephews, Trey Rhodes and wife, Shea, Reese Rhodes, Toby Fuss and wife, Crystal, Spencer Fuss and wife, Kristin; nieces Regan Lomonte, Sadie Mouton and husband, Brian; great nieces, Harper Rhodes, Zoey Huneycutt, Shyanne Fuss, Alisha and Rayven Fuss; great nephews, Joey Fuss, Will and Jakob Mouton; and Charles’ daughter, Marcie Keith and his parents, Ed and Geneva Keith, all of whom loved her very much.

Aaron Jones Nederland Aaron L. Jones, 76, of Nederland, died Dec. 30. He was born June 14, 1938, in Brachfield, to Edna Rousseau and Dewey Jones, and had been a longtime resident of the area.

Aaron retired from Huntsman as an operator after 40 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Aaron was a deacon at the Seventh Street Baptist Church and lived to serve the Lord. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Kathy Jones of Nederland; son, Dewey Jones and his wife, Linda, of Vidor; daughters, Kay Johnson of Buna and Julie Findlay and her husband, Scott, of Orange; grandchildren, Ben, omas, Brandy, and Megan; great-grandchildren,

Gavin and Matthew; and sisters, Reta Faye Burks of Henderson; Nelda Pool and her husband, Odell, of Groves; Arlene Stockholm and her husband, Jerry, of Beaumont; and Dot Newton and her husband, David, of Henderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Dillon Jones.

Funeral service was Saturday, Jan. 3, at Seventh Street Baptist Church, Nederland. Interment followed at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Jones’ memory to Seventh Street Baptist Church FLC, 200 North 7th Street, Nederland, Texas 77627.

Mattie Wheatley Huxley Mattie Mae “ Red “ Wheatley, 88, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Born on July 18, 1926 in Pickens, SC to James Bowling and Vertie Irene (Medlin) Bowling, she lived in Huxley for the last three years and had previously lived in Orange and Brookeland. Red was a homemaker and she was of the Nazarene faith. She enjoyed visiting with her friends, going to the casino, playing bingo and getting her hair and nails done.

In addition, she enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family.

Red is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James W. Wheatley; son, Jerry Wheatley and numerous members of her extended family.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, James W. Wheatley, Jr. and wife, Mae, of Huxley and Dennis Wheatley and wife, Christine, of Orangefield; brother, Larry Bowling and wife, Lou of Greenville, SC; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.

Services to remember and honor Red’s life were Monday, Jan. 5, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. David Abshire, chaplain with New Century Hospice in Beaumont. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Brookeland Cemetery in Brookeland.

Honoring Red as pallbearers were Wyndol Wheatley, Randy Cruse, Robert Berry, Jerry Padgett, Shane Haddaway and Ben Eastman. Honorary pallbearers are Daulton Belcher, Mikayla Belcher, Levi Cruse and Remington Cruse.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com

Brenda Beaumont Orange Brenda Lee Sanders Beaumont, 50, of Orange, passed from this life on Friday, January 2, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.

Born Nov. 9, 1964 in Paris, Tx. to Susan Scott (Stalker) Sanders and John Floyd Sanders, she lived in Orange for the past 8 years and had previously lived in Paris. Brenda worked in various capacities in the food service in-

dustry and she was of the Nazarene faith. She enjoyed growing flowers, animals and pets, music and spending time with her family. She never met a stranger and will be missed by many.

Brenda is preceded in death by her father; mat e r n a l g r a n d p a rents, Oren D. “ Bud “ Sanders and Annie Ola Sanders and her maternal grandparents, Clifford Scott Stalker and Carrie Lee Stalker. ose who will most cherish her memory are her parents, Susan and John T. Simar of Orange; brothers, John Clifford Sanders and wife, Kimberly of Bridge City and O. D. “ Bud “ Sanders and wife, Kimmi of Clifton Heights, Pa; stepbrothers, Jeffery Simar and wife, Mary of Call, and David Simar of Orange; nieces, Brittany Nicole Sanders and Amber Michelle Sanders both of Paris and Erin O’Flynn and Stephanie O’Flynn of Clifton Heights; nephews, Devin O’Flynn and Danny O’Flynn of Clifton Heights.

Services to remember and honor Brenda’s life were. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating was the Rev. Mark Sanders and the Rev. K. Ray McDowell.

Cremation followed the services.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Sue McFerrin Bridge City Sue McFerrin, 79, of Bridge City, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 6, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Mark Bunch.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Wilson Valley Cemetery in Little River, Tx. Officiating will be the Rev. Donnie Fulton.

Born in Temple, Dec. 9, 1935, Sue was the daughter of Earl Crow and Ruby ( Ti l l m a n ) Crow. Sue was a very kind and caring person.

She t a u g h t fourth grade at Sims Elementary for 24 years and still remembered all of her student’s names years later. Sue was married for 54 years to the love of her life, Bob McFerrin. She enjoyed traveling and took many extended trips with her family.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and never missed one of their sporting events.

Sue was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, United Methodist Women, as well as Methodist Camper’s Club and SPARC. She never met a stranger and had many friends whom she deeply cherished. Her family would like

to especially thank e Cancer Center of Southeast Texas for all of their special dedication and care, along with Southeast Texas Hospice.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband Robert McFerrin.

She is survived by her children Vicki Jeter and husband Glenn, of Bridge City, Roberta Trahan, of Nederland, Della Alford and husband Avery, of Bridge City, and Robert McFerrin, of Enid, Ok; her grandchildren Stephani Carpenter and husband Frank, of Bridge City, Jaime Broussard and husband Chris, of Missouri City, Zach Jeter and wife Rachel, of Missouri City, Amanda Alford, of Houston, Lyndalyn Alford, of Houston, Pharaby Joy Ryan, of Sedro Woolley, Wa., Justin Trahan, of Nederland, and Sunny Cloud and husband Chaney, of Lake Charles; nine great-grandchildren; her brother Earl Gene Crow and wife Patricia and her nephews Scott Crow and Wade Crow.

Serving as pallbearers were Robert McFerrin, Frank Carpenter, David van der Laan, Chris Broussard, Zach Jeter and Justin Trahan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church at 1155 West Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611.

Will Bloomer Vidor Will Bloomer, 38, of Vidor died ursday, Jan. 1, in Vidor.

A native of New Orleans, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Will is a 1995 Vidor High School graduate and worked for JZR in Port Arthur as a x-ray tech. He served his country in the US Army.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday, Jan. 5, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial following at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.

Will is survived by his son Donovan Bloomer and daughter Gwendelynne Bloomer, both of

Vidor; parents Robert and Sue Bloomer of Orange; brothers Robert Bloomer Jr. of Lake Charles and Raymond Bloomer and Keith Bloomer both of Vidor, Woodrow Bloomer of Orange and sisters Linda Ely and Lisa Burnett both of Vidor, along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Dorothy Hillard Orange Dorothy Mae Hilliard, 83, of Orange, passed away Jan. 2, at her home.

Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

O ffi c i at i n g was the Rev. Malcolm Monroe of Bellville U n i t e d Methodist Church in Bellville.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Orange, Aug. 24, 1931, Dorothy was the daughter of Gus Duhon and Nellie (Freeman) Duhon. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Dorothy was a very patient, loving mother and a grandmother who loved to dote on her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Dorothy’s family would like to thank her caregivers, Myra Bell, Edna Bell, Dwanna Craig and Mary Wesley; and her nurses, Lauren Morgan, Latoya, and Alex Gonzales.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Walter Hilliard, Jr.; and her three sisters.

She is survived by her children, Marilyn Prewitt and husband Jimmy, Nancy Weidner and husband Mick, Janet Anderson and husband Don, all of Little Cypress and Walter Hilliard and wife Brenda, of West Orange; grandchildren, Chuck Lemmond and wife Kim, Melissa Girouard and husband Brady, Jon Weidner and wife Amber, Erin Weidner, Kyle Anderson and wife Kristine, Ryan Anderson, Hayden Anderson, Michael Hilliard, and Jessica Hilliard; great grandchildren,

Chris Reeves, Lauren Reeves, Mallory Reeves, Cole Girouard, Wyatt Girouard, Kennedi Lemmond, Abbi Lemmond, Clint Prewitt, Jordan Prewitt, Dalton Newton, Avery Weidner, Luke Weidner, and Knox Anderson; great-great grandson, Jace Cooper; sister, Vera Boyett and her best friend, Mary Ann Beltz.

Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Chuck Lemmond, Jon Weidner, Kyle Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Hayden Anderson, and Michael Hilliard.

Honorary pallbearers are Chris Reeves and Olney Beltz.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 700 North Street, Beaumont, TX 77701.

LaWanda Burch Vidor LaWanda Ann Burch, 75, was born April 24, 1939 in Shelbyville, to Charlie Reynolds and Nancy Brown. She went to meet her Lord and Savior Jan. 4.

She is survived by her husband George W. Burch; daughters Marci Hinds and husband Kolin of Little Cypress, Nanci Green and husband Mike of Orangefield, Lori Hebert of Vidor and Hope Foreman of Vinton; 16 g randchildren and three great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald Hebert; daughter Staci Lisenby; brothers J.C. Reynolds, Robert “Uncie” Reynolds, Burtis Reynolds; sisters Delma Stewart and Evilon Parker.

She loved her family very much and enjoyed fishing, gardening and attending ALL of her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She was a true example of unconditional love.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral service will be Wednesday Jan. 7, at 2:00 PM.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 7, 2015 •

Taste of Southeast Texas

Robert Best-O is the big “60”

Creamy Corn Soup NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record

Hollyn’s Crawfish Alfredo EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record asdfasdWith the colder weather coming on, I think about cooking comfort foods. I love anything thick, rich and hearty - it just makes sense to me. ere’s nothing like cold weather outside and a warm oven inside. It makes a home seem even “homier”. e first time I made this dish it was cold and raining and there was ice everywhere. I wanted some kind of comfort food and some kind of bad. I started digging around and found this recipe on a Facebook page Beazell’s Cajun Seasoning. is is one comes from Mrs. Beazell herself, Hollyn Chellette of Berwick, La. Finding this meant I had to get out in the cold and get everything I didn’t have. But it was well worth the trip.

Once you make this keeper and see how quick and easy it is, you will want to make it again

and again.

Hollyn’s Crawfish Alfredo 1 pint whipping cream 1 cup grated Romano cheese (I bought the fresh one in the tub) 2 pounds cooked crawfish 2 Tablespoons Beazell’s Cajun seasoning (or what you have available) 1 pound pasta, cooked and drained In large skillet, over mediumlow heat, bring cream to a boil.

Reduce by about 1/3 and whisk in Romano cheese until it melts completely and disappears.

Add crawfish and Cajun seasoning and cook another 2-5 minutes.

Turn off heat and add pasta.

Toss with sauce until well coated.

Bon appétit!!

***Note - Once my crawfish had been cooked, and before I added it to the mixture, I seasoned it with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a small amount of Cajun seasoning - all to taste.

Remember not to cook crawfish too long as it will become tough.

In the over 6 years I have lived in Minden, this is only the second time I have been down with an Upper Respiratory Infection.

It really wiped me out for a few days. I don’t know which is worse; the symptoms of the cold or the effects of the medicine taken. I totally lost my appetite and spent much of the time just sleeping. is is the KEEPER recipe which helped get me through those days. I was glad I did not have to leave my house for the ingredients as I did not wish to expose others.. e recipe contained some of the staples I like to keep in my kitchen. And even if you are not ill, this soup is perfect for the rainy, cold winter weather we are experiencing.

Sauté bell pepper and onion in butter; add cream cheese, can milk and chicken broth. Heat slowly on low stirring until smooth; add corn. Season with salt (if desired) and pepper to taste. Heat through but do not boil.

Serves 4 *I try to avoid using too much salt so I omitted it…that choice will be yours.

Happy birthday! Love, Chandra

CREAMY CORN SOUP 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper ¼ cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp. butter 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth (33% less sodium) 1 (15.25 oz.) can cream style corn *Salt to taste, optional Pepper to taste

Bridge City canine to the rescue Melodie McClain For e Record

Bella, a beloved family pet, saved the day when her non-stop barking sounded the alert that something was wrong.

Owner, Kevin Hanks, lives in an apartment above the boathouse in back of his Grandmother’s house. Late Saturday afternoon, he heard his longtime friend barking continuously for about five minutes. He came outside to see what the commotion was about and saw Bella at the corner of his Grandmother’s home, barking and looking very anxious. He hurried downstairs and around to the front, with Bella leading the way.

Hanks saw his Grandmother, Mary Jo McClain, lying in the driveway. She had fallen on her way back from the mailbox and could not get up. He ran over, helped her to her feet and called for help once they were inside her house. Fortunately, nothing was broken and she was treated at home for abrasions and bruises.

Mrs. McClain says, “You have to be tough to be old.”

Bella is an eleven year old, unusual mix of Rottweiler, Australian Sheppard, Chow and Lhasa Apso. She is a beautiful, usually quiet, serene kind of dog. When she comes up to you, she sits and puts up her paw to shake hands. ”In her younger years, she could walk on her hind legs for a good 20 feet. She doesn’t demand a lot of attention and loves to chase rabbits and be outside,” Hanks said.

No one ever taught Bella to be a great watch dog or to bark when danger is present, so just how did she know something was wrong? I learned through a small amount of research that animals use a variety of highly tuned senses to determine when danger is imminent.

Pheromones are airborne chemical messengers released from the body of an animal or human through sweat, urine and other body fluids. ey can have a physical or emotional effect on other animals or humans close by.

Many animals, including dogs and cats, detect pheromones by using their vomero-nasal organs.

Pheromones provide them with detailed information about their surroundings. ey offer almost a blueprint of every animal, or human, around them.

Pheromones provide many animal species the ability to detect what mood other animals or humans are in, or if they are ill, hurt or even pregnant. is ability, along with a heightened sense of hearing, explains why a dog is usually the first to sense danger. Mrs. McClain said, “I’m so thankful Bella was there. I was bleeding and getting cold.”

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But I do know if she had not kept barking the way she did, there’s no telling how long my Mother would have had to lay there.

My family has always had dogs and cats around.

Many cherished companions, playmates and protectors have been a part of our lives and will continue to be. Hopefully, I will never take any of them for granted.

I wish I could tell Bella how grateful I am for what she did for my Mother. In my book, she rates right up there with Lassie, Rin Tin Tin and Benji, who were always in the right place at the right time, helping someone out.

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Orange boxer top of card for Beaumont bout David Ball For e Record

Cold weather challenge for duck hunters, anglers alike COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Ninety-nine percent of the fresh and saltwater fishing addicts logging the most time on the water over the course of the next two months will be there for one reason only ... the opportunity to catch a double digit bass or trout.

Waterfowl hunters rightfully garner the most double takes from sane folks that can’t figure out why anyone would subject themselves to the to the worst weather Mother Nature has to offer for an opportunity to shoot at a duck, but winter time fishermen warrant that same incredulous glance. Duck hunters will, however, forever claim the top spot simply because they not only endure those miserable conditions ... they pray for them!

While duck hunters have relied on the warming properties of neoprene, goretex and thinsulate for years, their fishing counterparts have learned to follow their lead in attempting to endure the coldest of days. In spite of that, the fishermen should, however, still vault to the top of that “What the heck are you thinking” list when it comes to adequately coping with the elements.

Duck hunters at least have the good sense to hunt out of a blind or kneel down in a stand of roseau cane, both of which offer some protection from a biting wind. Not those bass fishermen, no sir, they put on their insulated overalls, gloves, ski mask and racing helmet only to climb in their boat and roar off across the lake in excess of 50 miles per hour.

Nothing like cranking up the wind chill factor an additional thirty miles per hour!

At the same time, while they usually cruise at a See COLBURN, PAGE 2B

It’s been more than a decade since there was professional boxing bouts in Southeast Texas. at will end on Jan. 17 at the Montagne Center at Lamar University in Beaumont. LOEF Boxing Promotions is promoting the event in partnership with Corona Extra.

At the top of the card is Cody Richard of Orange. He will face Blake Franklin of Shreveport for the Junior Welterweight Texas State Title in the North American Boxing Union. Richard, 25, is 16-1 as a pro with nine Knock Outs. Franklin is 14-7 with six KO’s.

“I’ve been fighting since I was 10 years old and I’m excited to be fighting here,” Richard said.

“You’re going to see a lot of action on the 17th. I graduated from Lamar University and fighting at home means a lot to me.” ere will be two title fights in Beaumont that night with a belt on the line.

Also joining Richard on Jan. 17 are a slate of local boxers on the down card.

Promoter Allen Jaco said the last time there was professional boxing in Beaumont was in 2002.

“It will be a show. It will be exciting and entertaining,” Jaco said.

He added he will have other bouts at the Montagne Center for April, July and October.

“We plan to hook up with a larger draw later.

But first we need to get Southeast Texas fight fans to get behind this,” he said.

Jaco said Southeast Texas has a great boxing tradition with fighters such as Bubba Busceme, Ronnie Shields and Wilford Scypion. He added he doesn’t see any reason why the young local boxers he promotes can’t do the same.

“We have some very good athletes in Southeast Texas. We also have a lot of sports lovers here and we want them to be part of the excitement,” Jaco said.

Jaco said his boxers are the 409 vs. everybody else. “It’s been my mission since I got my license to bring boxing to Beaumont,” Jaco said.

Jaco said his boxers are the 409 vs. everybody else.

“It’s been my mission since I got my license to bring boxing to Beaumont,” Jaco said.

Jaco said his boxers are the 409 vs. everybody else.

“It’s been my mission since I got my license to bring boxing to Beaumont,” Jaco said.

Richard said he’s currently training in Houston. His father helps with the training and is his manager, but Richard’s roots are in the Golden Triangle.

Richard said he’s been watching video of his opponent and he plans to fight him in either a quick fight or a long one.

He added he would like to KO Franklin in

Cody Richard of Orange spoke at a press conference Tuesday night at the Hotel Elegante in Beaumont. Richard will be facing Blake Franklin of Shreveport for the Junior Welterweight Texas State Title in the North American Boxing Union at a bout on January 17 at the Montagne Center at Lamar University in Beaumont. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

front of the hometown crowd.

Richard said he would become nervous fighting in front of friends and family when he was younger. Now that he’s more mature, that doesn’t bother him.

“I started at the old Navy base when I was 10.

I turned pro at age 19. I’ve been fighting in the 140 pound weight class,” he said. “I’ve been training hard with a lot of sparring partners. I want the local fans to come out.”

For more information go to www.montagnecenter.com.

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more bearable pace to their chosen spot, many bay fishermen in search of the trout of their dreams still leave you questioning the wisdom of their game plan. After going to the trouble of dressing in several layers of clothing and foul weather gear they then wrestle their way into a pair of waders and abandon a perfectly dry boat to walk around in waist deep water all day long!

Having doggedly pursued both species on both venues for the better part of five decades I am no less passionate today, but I am much more appreciative of the advances in foul weather gear. I still don’t know what you can do to avoid numb fingers, but it is now possible to stay remotely dry and warm with the proper clothing in some pretty miserable weather. e Holy Grail for those bay fishermen is the 30-inch double digit speckled trout. Ironically enough, because a large number of upper coast fishermen are also bass fishermen or were bass fishermen at one time, they are more concerned with the weight of a trout rather than the length. In defense of that position, because of our incredibly rich ecosystem it is indeed possible for them to catch a ten pound trout that might measure a hair short of the coveted 30-inch mark.

Without a doubt, the odds of ever even seeing a trout that size are not favorable for even the most persistent and determined fishermen.While we are seeing more nine pound fish each year than we used to, I personally know only a handful of fishermen that have ever caught a 10pound trout off Sabine Lake. It is a monumental challenge and unfortunately the best time to get it done is during the coldest time of the year.

Local bass fishermen, however, are blessed to have two trophy bass impoundments less than ninety minutes away and it isn’t simply because of their close proximity that the possibility of catching their double digit fish is much greater. It can happen any time of the year and does, but pre-spawn bass are at their heaviest between now and early March.

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Seahawks ready to defend Super Bowl championship KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

The Osborne’s took advantage of the winter bite last week!

Both Rayburn and Toledo Bend have yielded unbelievable numbers of ten pound bass over the past fifteen years and 2014 was just crazy good, especially on Toledo Bend. e first 10 years I guided on Toledo Bend I never personally saw a 9-pound bass and I guided out of Marinas from Converse to Indian Creek.

Florida bass were later stocked, they fared better than ever expected and I know several youngsters still in high school that have already caught ten pound bass.

So many fishermen practice catch and release today that it is impossible to even guestimate how many double-digit bass are caught each year, but 2014 had to be the best of all.

I have a very good friend that I once guided with that now re-

sides in the Negreet Creek area tell me at a Christmas party that he and friends that fished with him last year caught and released a total of 14 bass over 10 pounds between the third of August and the second week of December. at number is even more astounding when you consider the fact that this same man caught just one 9-pound bass in his first 14 years of guiding!

Not all of the duck hunters will put their cold weather gear away in a couple of weeks as many of them simply lock up their guns and break out the fishing tackle.

Joey Suire best explained that mind set while cleaning ducks one day last week when he stated with justifiable anticipation, “Cuz, isn’t it nice of the bass to wait until duck season closes to start spawning?”

Anyone planning on attending a National Football League Divisional playoff game Saturday or Sunday had better bring plenty of their cold weather apparel because all four games will take place where the snow flies and the thermometer plummets.

Saturday’s games will be at Foxborough, MA., which usually has snow and below freezing temperatures in January and Seattle, WA. where the temperatures usually linger in the 30’s with a cold rain falling almost every day. ings won’t be any better at Sunday’s two games which will be played in frigid Green Bay, WI. and in Denver, CO. e teams located at all four sites have had an extra week to heal some of their bumps and bruises while their opponents each had grueling, tough games in last weekend’s Wild Card Round. e Divisional Playoff Round gets started Saturday at 3:35 p.m. when the sixth-seeded Baltimore Ravens (11-6) meet with top-seeded New England (12-4) in an AFC game. e Patriots are a solid seven-point favorite.

Four-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro Earl omas and his Seattle Seahawks (12-4) teammates play the NFC game at Century Link Field against the mysterious Carolina Panthers (8-8-1), one of only two teams in NFL history to win a division crown with a losing record. e Seahawks are favored by a whopping 11½ points. omas, an Orange native, is considered the best free safety in the league and still has the coaches and football analysts talking about the touchdownsaving play he made in the NFC title-clinching season’s finale against the St. Louis Rams where the outcome of the game still was in question.

According to Clare Farnsworth, a writer with Seahawks.com, “e play occurred late in the fourth period with the Seahawks leading 20-6.

Rams quarterback Shaun Hill threw a pass into the left flat that was getting to running back Benny Cunningham on a third-and-goal from Seattle’s six-yard line.

“Earl was at mid-field, five-yards deep in the end zone. By the time Cunningham passed the fiveyard line, Earl was closing fast as only he can. As Cunningham reached for the goal line with the ball in his right hand, Earl slapped it out of Cunningham’s hand and out of the end zone for a touchback.”

“Look at Earl omas punching the football,” analyst Charles Davis said during the replay that the FOX crew originally had called a touchdown.

“Wow.” “Wow pretty much was the universal reaction to

Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys will be challenged by both the Green Bay Packers and the frigid weather of Wisconsin this Sunday.

a play that probably shouldn’t have been made by omas, and likely would not have been made by any other free safety in the game,” the article concluded.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said, “e play of the day is that ball Earl knocks out with an inch to go at the goal line. He’s taken great pride in continuing to develop. He just will not rest at getting better and keeps working at it on a daily basis and week to week. He’s a fantastic aspect of our team.”

Earl and his Legion of Boom defensive teammates will face the Panthers who boast a defense almost as good as Seattle’s. ey both run the football more than most NFL teams. e two teams met in the regular season at Charlotte, N.C. earlier in the season with the Seahawks escaping with a hard-fought 13-9 victory.

Carolina’s offense ranks below normal among NFL teams, but Seattle is ignoring that statistic. e Dallas Cowboys used a reversed pass interference call by the officiating crew late in the fourth quarter and a 10-yard punt by the Lions to set up the touchdown that put them ahead for the first time in the game 24-20, which turned out to be the final score to win only their second playoff game in 17 years.

And Detroit was left to remember the one that got away and the Lions failure to win a post-season game for the 23rd consecutive season.

Now the Cowboys (13-4) must travel to Green Bay to play the Packers (12-4) Sunday at 12:05 p.m. for the first time at Lambeau Field since the famous Ice Bowl in 1967 that they lost on one of the last See KAZMAR, PAGE 3B

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Duck hunters flock to the coast for non-stop action OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

With time running out on the clock for duck hunters many have resorted to taking their game on the road. Putting miles on your gear is nothing new to waterfowlers as they constantly scout by boat or truck on almost a daily basis.

Well instead of scouting locally many will take advantage of the unbelievable hunting opportunities that Texas coast offers up. When you start talking coastal duck hunting places like Rockport, Port O, and the Laguna Madre automatically come to mind. ese areas are well known for producing some of the best waterfowl hunting in the state. It’s time to add another name to that list and it’s Matagorda. is under publicized jewel of the Texas coast offers up everything the higher profile areas do and more, plus it’s closer to our part of the

world which means less travel time. e opportunity to hunt ducks, geese, and sand hill cranes in the morning while catching trout in the afternoon is a fantastic way to spend a couple of days.

Each year I make the trek down to Matagorda with my son Hunter and his two best hunting buddies Chance and Jonah Lemoine of Bridge City. We look forward to our annual “Road Trip” that we make every season and Matagorda rarely will disappoint. Sunrise Lodge on Matagorda Bay which is run by my good friend Bink Grimes is our headquarters when we make the trip. Nestled in between East and West Matagorda bays on the Colorado River the Sunrise Lodge offers up exceptional access to all the best areas for both hunting and fishing. e accommodations are first rate and the food is top notch as well. It’s perfect place to stay since it affords you the flexibility to both hunt and fish without having to do whole lot of traveling.

During our stay at Matagorda we hunt both East and West Matagorda bays if the weather permits.

On days when the fog would make hunting tough we usually fish early and then make afternoon

hunts or vice versa when the weather cooperates. e amounts of ducks in both bays are impressive to say the least, the flocks of redheads and pintails were just mind boggling. Unlike other trips to the coast where you just shot your 2 redheads and prayed that a different species of duck would show up we are often treated to an amazing variety of both divers and puddle ducks. We shot as many as 6 different species of birds on several trips which made for some great hunts. e redheads are certainly the stars of the show as they number in the thousands and are all over both bays. ese fast flying ducks readily decoy and will put on a show as they come by in large groups. Knowing that the redheads were going be a constant it makes it easy to pass on marginal shots in favor of a higher percentage opportunity at the gorgeous drakes. Being able to pass up birds and not feel pressure makes the hunting experience 10 times more enjoyable as you can watch and take in the whole experience, a fantastic hunt that every waterfowl hunter should make at least once.

If you need a break from the bay make the trip up to Wharton with Bink for a sandhill crane hunt.

Grimes also runs waterfowl hunts for Bill Sherrill and this is a an opportunity that you should not pass up. Agricultural fields have been holding large numbers of cranes and geese during the season so far and hunters often take advantage that fact.

Most groups are rewarded with some terrific decoying action as these huge birds just come in one wave after another. It won’t take long to limit out and put some geese down as well if you get the right conditions. It’s just another opportunity to hunt a different bird in a different set of conditions.

It’s awful tough to ask for more than that.

Now if you are looking for a change of pace or an opportunity to hunt a different way in a new location I would highly recommend making a road trip somewhere down the Texas coast. e numbers of ducks and geese will amaze you. e trip is affordable and well worth any time and effort you may spend. Take my advice and try a road trip because you won’t be disappointed.

For more information on hunting or fishing Matagorda you can contact Bink Grimes at 979241-1705.

West Orange-Stark grad Earl Thomas III (25) will work to get the Seattle Seahawks back to the Super Bowl this season.

Javiery Vindel was announced as the student of the month by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Vindel is described as a hard working student and a strong lady who has overcome and persevered through so much. She is involved in National Honor Society, Key Club, and has been on Homecoming court.Javiery plans to attend college to become a civil engineer.

Kazmar plays of the game, which was played in a minus 20 degree wind chill. e Cowboys must play much better than they did against Detroit because they can’t depend on getting as many favorable calls from the officials as they did Sunday. However, if the Packers have a weakness, it has to be stopping the run. But the Cowboys’ pass defense must step it up a notch or two, if they expect to move on in the playoffs. e second game Sunday features Indianapolis (12-5) at Denver (12-4), with the Broncos favored by seven points. e Colts will have a difficult time adjusting to both the cold temperature, wind and the high altitude and better get up there a few days early.

KWICKIES…I was saddened to hear of the passing of Ray Conner, who spent many an af-

From Page 2B ternoon playing with the undering Herd at Sunset Grove Country Club.

With their 26-10 setback to the Indianapolis Colts, the Cincinnati Bengals became the first team in NFL history to lose four consecutive opening-round playoff games. Andy Dalton tied Warren Moon for the most consecutive opening-round losses by a starting quarterback. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis tied Marty Schottenheimer, Jim Mora and Steven Owen for the most consecutive playoff losses (six) by a head coach. e coaching carousel continues to go round and round as the Oakland Raiders have requested permission from the Dallas Cowboys to speak with offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, according to an ESPN report.

Linehan is in his first year with the Cowboys and has received a lot of credit for turning the

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Pokes’ offense into one of the NFL’s most explosive units. e Raiders already have interviewed Seattle’s offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. e Big 12 Conference should remember this bowl season as one to forget with only TCU and Oklahoma State coming out victorious out of seven bowl games involving Big 12 members. It was the worst showing for the Big 12 since a 2-6 bowl record in 2003.

JUST BETWEEN US…It may be a little late to pick my Super Bowl XLIX choices but I really like the Seattle Seahawks’ chances of repeating because they are playing so well, especially on defense. eir opponent will probably be the New England Patriots, although I really am a Peyton Manning fan and hope he can notch one more before he calls it quits.

Ducks to win college title Joe Kazmar e Record NFL Divisional Round Playoff Games is Week NFC SEATTLE (12-4) over CAROLINA (8-8-1) 7:15 p.m. Sat. (FOX)—e Seahawks finished the season with a six-game winning streak and seem to get better with each game. e Cougars were on a six-game losing streak before turning things around and winning their final four regular-season games and then trouncing the injury-riddled Arizona Cardinals 27-16 Saturday.

Seattle is tough to beat at Century-Link Field which the Panthers will find out Saturday when the Seahawks win 24-10.

DALLAS (13-4) over GREEN BAY (12-4) 12:05 p.m. Sunday (FOX)— e Cowboys play great on the road (8-0) and certainly will have to at frigid Lambeau Field Sunday. e last time these two teams met there in the playoffs was in the famous Ice Bowl of 1967 won by Green Bay. e Packers have the NFL’s best quarterback in Aaron Rodgers who probably will be named the NFL’s MVP if J.J. Watt doesn’t win it. e Pokes will have to play much better than they did against the Detroit Lions Sunday and will in their 31-28 upset over the Packers Sunday.

AFC NEW ENGLAND (12-4) over BALTIMORE (11-6) 3:35 p.m. Sat. (NBC)—is game looks to be a scoring slugfest with two of the game’s most talented quarterbacks—Tom Brady and Joe Flacco— going against each other. I like the Pats even though their defense isn’t nearly

as good as the Ravens. Both teams are well-coached which might decide the outcome with New England pulling out a 31-23 victory.

DENVER (12-4) over INDIANAPOLIS (12-5) 3:40 p.m.

Sun. (CBS)—is game also could be a shoot-out between Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and the Colts Andrew Luck. But both teams have adequate defenses to keep the score in check, with Denver pulling out a 41-37 squeaker.

COLLEGE NATIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OREGON (13-1) over OHIO STATE (13-0) 7:30 p.m. Mon. at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX—e Ducks have the ability to score from anywhere on the field and do it quite often in most of their victories. Ohio State should have the advantage in coaching with Urban Meyer, but he’s not going to be out there on the field with pads on. It should be an exciting game with plenty of scoring, but Oregon will be the national champion after its 44-35 victory.

Pictured are three students from West Orange-Stark High School who have earned positions in the All Region Choir. They are Joseph Sterling, Rachael Self, and Felicia Amy. Angela Greer is the WOS High School Choir Director. These WO-S students will perform with the All Region Choir Nov. 18, at the Julie Rogers Theater in Beaumont.

Pearson Alumni game set for Feb. 7 e 8th annual Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball game will be Saturday, Feb. 7, at 3:00 pm in the BCHS competition gym in Bridge City. e alumni game is played to honor the memory of Mr. Pearson and his 32 years of dedication to the Bridge City school district.

Any male who graduated from BCHS and received a Varsity letter in BC Boy’s Basketball is invited to participate in the game.

Participants will need to provide the year you graduated from BCHS, name of the varsity coach

you played for, years in which you lettered, career highlights and contact information - telephone and/or email. is information needs to be sent to Coach Knight at as soon as possible.

Participants will also need to contact Jennifer at 883-7254 to order a jersey, unless you still have yours from the last alumni game. Forms can be mailed to Tony Knight, BCHS, 2690 Texas Avenue BC, Texas 77611, or it can be dropped off in person to Shawn Knight in the high school’s front office. Coach Knight can be contacted at 735-1661/1664.

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LSC-O students pledge to complete degrees, certificates Statistics show the surest way for anyone to land a job in his or her chosen field is to finish college and earn a degree or certificate.

And that’s exactly what students at Lamar State College-Orange promised to do when they signed a mass pledge to complete their associate degrees or certificates before leaving community college for transfer or to enter the job market. Administrators, faculty and staff also signed the pledge, committing themselves to do whatever they can to facilitate completion of student credentials.

On ursday, October 30th, in the Academic Center atrium, and on Friday, October 31st, in the foyer of the Ron E. Lewis Library building, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each date, students gathered to sign the completion pledge, part of a national community college movement. Students, faculty and staff had an opportunity to sign pledge cards, as well as banners—one for students and one for faculty and staff—to be displayed in prominent locations on campus as reminders to all of the educational commitments affirmed during the event. e event was hosted by the college’s Phi eta Kappa chapter, Alpha Nu Gamma. Phi eta Kappa Honor Society members are serving as the student arm of the Community College Comple-

tion Challenge (C4), a national education initiative.

More information about C4 may be found at www.cccompletioncorps.org.

Phi eta Kappa Honor Society, founded in 1918, is an international organization that recognizes and promotes scholarship and leadership among students enrolled in two-year colleges and programs of study. Learn more about Phi eta Kappa at .

For students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree, information about College Fish, a free online tool that connects community college students with transfer scholarship opportunities, was also distributed at the event. Learn more at www.collegefish.org.

In April 2010 leaders of six national organizations representing the nation’s 1,200 community colleges signed e Call to Action, a pledge to increase student completion rates by 50 percent over the next decade. Phi eta Kappa Honor Society was the only student organization asked to participate. Phi eta Kappa launched the Community College Completion Corps in response to this call.

At the 2010 White House Summit for Community Colleges President Obama called for community colleges to produce an additional 5 million degrees and certificates in the next 10 years, part

of a goal to restore the United States as the world’s leader in college graduates. e U.S. is now ranked 16th among industrialized countries in the percentage of citizens holding higher education credentials.

In 2010, Texas Governor Rick Perry pledged that Texas would fulfill requirements set forth by the Complete College America Alliance of States to revise statewide policy and enact legislation aimed at boosting college completion rates.1 Nevertheless, improving completion rates remains a challenge. e Texas Student Success Council reported in February 2014 that Texas has one of the nation’s largest community college enrollments, yet ranks 44th among states in attainment of Associate’s degrees, with only 14.5 percent of full-time community college students earning a degree or credential within three years.2 e advantages of college completion are clear: Students who complete their degrees or certificates will earn an average of $500,000 more over the course of their careers than their peers who did not complete. In addition, individuals with credentials are less likely to become unemployed than their coworkers who did not earn credentials. ese benefits are among the top 10 reasons to earn a community college degree: http://www.cccomple-

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Talon Shoemake as the Student of the Month.Talon is a senior at Deweyville High School where he is involved in Spanish club, history club, national honor society and volunteer for Texas Food Bank and Community Service Outreach. Academic accomplishments include UIL Headline Writing-1st in district, 4th at regionals, and class president. Talon’s future goals are to study Pre-Med Pediatric Oncology.

tioncorps.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/top_reasons.pdf.

During the eight-hour event in October (four hours each day), Phi eta Kappa members persuaded more than 100 LSC-O students to sign the college completion pledge.

On Dec. 1, 2014, LSC-O’s Alpha Nu Gamma Chapter held an induction ceremony welcoming 29 high-achieving students (having GPA’s of 3.5 or better) as members of Phi eta Kappa Honor Society. With this influx of exemplary new members, Alpha Nu Gamma is preparing to launch the second phase of the C4 signing campaign, which will take place during the Spring 2015 semester (specific dates and campus locations to be announced). e chapter’s goal is to collect a total, for both Fall and Spring, of at least 500 completion pledges from LSC-O students.

Lamar State College-Orange has agreed to track completion rates among students who signed the pledge and share that data with Phi eta Kappa, International, to help assess the effectiveness of the C4 initiative.

Students, faculty, and staff who miss the on-campus C4 events may also pledge online at http://www.cccompletioncorps.org/pledge.

St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior.

Winners are Bryce Wiley and Addyson Orillion.

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Community Church Briefs Wednesday Night Live at 1st UMC First United Methodist Church invites the public to attend their Wednesday Night Live Sessions. e mission is to stimulate personal spiritual growth and fellowship. WNL strives to build maturing disciples and maintain an active agenda of informal fellowship.

WNL provides personal enrichment courses for FUMC members and area residents. e winter session begins Jan. 7 with a special program and ends March 11. Participants enjoy fellowship over dinner, served at 5 p.m.

Classes begin at 6 p.m.

Join them at their Praise Center located on 5th street between Elm and Pine. Call 409886-7466 for more information.

Social Issues Explored through Media Ellen Wiemers is class will explore social issues; human trafficking, immigration, domestic violence and how we relate care for gay persons through movies and discussion.

Romans (Life Lessons by Max Lucado) Suzanne Magee e book of Romans offers an expanded and detailed look at God’s special plan for the human race. It will show you the “before and after” conditions of your life in relation to Jesus Christ. As you begin this study, consider your lifestyle before you became a

Christian. Identify some of the major changes Christ has made in your life. Book $10.00 Immigration and the Bible - Sarah Boehme is spiritual growth study shares the story of the Bible as a narrative of immigrants and migration. We will explore the biblical and theological understandings of immigration, immigrants, and migration. is study seeks to enable the participants to examine what it is to be a sojourner and to live into the biblical mandate of hospitality for “the stranger” and “aliens” in our midst.

Ash Wednesday meal

First United Methodist Church will host an Ash Wednesday meal and service Feb. 18.

A Lenten soup will be served at 5 p.m. before the 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday service in the Chapel.

New Annointing holds singing

Area residents are invited to join members of New Anointing Church at 7:00 pm., Friday, Jan. 30 for an old-fashioned gospel singing. is is an open-mic singing, so singers should bring their gospel song on tape and/or CD, bring musical instruments, or musicians can play for you.

e church is located at 10681 N. Hwy 87 (about 7 miles on left from Northway Shopping Center).

For more information, call 746-9515.

Churches offer free lunches

e following churches in Orange offer lunch throughout the week to those in need.

All meals are provided free of charge.

Monday Mount Sinai Baptist Church 1109 N. 2nd St. 886-2089 Tuesday First Presbyterian Church 902 W. Green Ave. 883-2097 Wednesday St. Mary Catholic Church 912 W. Cherry 883-2883 ursday Mt. Olive Baptist Church 106 W. Park 886-2508 Friday First Presbyterian Church Saturday Salem United Methodist Church 402 W. John Ave. 883-2611

God created all people, desires to save them In every age and in every culture, people seek God just as the ree Kings did and, in every age, with the help of the Holy Spirit, they find him in the surprising humility of a baby born in a manger, Pope Francis said.

"Led by the Spirit, they come to realize that God's criteria are quite different from those of men, that God does not manifest himself in the power of this world, but speaks to us in the humbleness of his love," the pope said Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica Jan. 6.

(CNS/pool via Reuters) Before beginning the Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis and two families -- each with two small children -- paid homage to the newborn Lord by kissing a statue of Baby Jesus that had been placed in front of the main altar on Christmas Eve. e journey of the Magi from the East and their discovery of the babe, the pope said in his homily, is a sign that Jesus came to save all peoples, not just his fellow Jews.

"According to tradition, the wise men were sages, watchers of the constellations, observers of the heavens in a cultural and religious context which saw the stars as having significance and power over human affairs," the pope told the congregation. "e wise men represent men and woman who seek God in the world's religions and philosophies: an unending quest." e Holy Spirit prompted them to follow the star, kept them strong when their quest proved difficult and filled them with the grace they needed "to have a personal encounter with the true God," he said.

While it would have been understandable to not believe that the baby was the Messiah, the Holy Spirit helped them "enter into the mystery," the pope said. "e wise men are thus model of conversion to the true faith, since they believed more in the goodness of God than in the apparent splendor of power." e feast of the Epiphany, he said, is a time for all Christians to ask themselves where God can be found in their lives and whether they resist the temptation to put their faith in people or things that demonstrate worldly power.

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"e crib points us to a different path from the one cherished by the thinking of this world," Pope Francis said. "It is the path of God's self-abasement, his glory concealed in the manger of Bethlehem, on the cross upon Calvary, in each of our suffering brothers and sisters."

While Pope Francis and thousands of people were at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, thousands more lined the main boulevard leading to St. Peter's Square for the traditional, folkloric Epiphany celebration. Marching bands, baton twirlers and more than 1,500 people in Renaissance costumes paraded up the street ahead of the ree Kings on horseback.

Vatican police said there were 50,000 people were in the square to recite the Angelus at midday with the pope. e revelation of Jesus to the ree Kings, the pope said at the Angelus, was the "manifestation of God's love and universal salvation. He does not reserve his love to a privileged few, but offers it to all."

Just as all human beings have one creator, the pope said, God willed that they would have one savior, Jesus Christ.

"For this reason, we are called always to nourish great trust and hope for every person and his or her salvation," he said. "Even those who seem far from the Lord are followed -- or better, pursued -- by his passionate and faithful love."

Like the Wise Men, he said,

Christians must continue to journey closer and closer to the Lord, attentive to the signs of God's presence, untiring and courageous.

"Attentive, untiring and coura-

geous -- but one thing is missing," he said. "Walk in the light!

And what is the light? e Gospel of Jesus. Always have a Gospel in your purse or pocket to read."

St. Mary Catholic School is honored to announce Mrs. JoAnn Sparacino as our “Teacher of the Month” for January. Mrs. Sparacino was chosen by her dedication and her tremendous pride in St. Mary Catholic School. She was recognized during morning announcements at St. Mary school and received many special items with this reward including a reserved parking spot, teaching supplies and personalized snacks. Pictured are JoAnn Sparacino, English teacher and Donna Darby, St. Mary Principal.

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21. Type of canned tomato 23. ___ talk of encouragement 24. *”Who’s Got The ____?” from “Damned Yankees” 25. Pick up, as in a criminal 28. Hit song by Katy Perry 30. *DesirÈe: “Quick, send in the ____” 35. Footnote word 37. Horsefly 39. Search helper

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Clyde Austin Dewitt, Deceased, were issued on October 23, 2014, in Cause No. P17017, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Jerry Joseph Dewitt.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o Jerry Joseph dewitt stephen c. Howard Attorney at law 903 W. Green, orange, Texas 77630 dATEd the 5th day of January, 2015

Stephen C. Howard Stephen C. Howard Att. for Jerry Joseph Dewitt State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 E-mail: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join.

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All of the services as provided are free. Our number is 1-800-7-WEcARE or 1-800-7932273 or 409-835-3355.

Volunteer advocates are needed to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting. comprehensive training is provided. For more info call 409-832-6530.

LOST DOG, missing since New Years Eve, 10 Yr. old Pit mix, black and tan legs, has collar,

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DEMENTIA cARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets monthLY the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the To be published in drive, adjions private second Thur. at 6:30 The Record Newspapers large timber tract.

Notice is hereby given pm. at St.Francis of AsAccess to Mauricevthat original Letters09/18/13 of sisi catholic church, Enlarged Administration for the Estate ille water and sewer for proofing.

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