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BCCC awards Messer, Nickum for service David Ball

For The Record

There was a changing of the guard on Monday night for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. The chamber hosted the Taste of the Bayou 55th Annual Banquet at the Bridge City Elementary School on January 12. The 2014 Citizen of the Year, the 2014 Business of the Year, the 2014 Ambassador of the Year were presented as well as the introduction of the 2015 chamber president. The outgoing president, Lucy Fields, and

ambassador chair, Scot Shaffer, also made some parting remarks. S. “Mark” Messer, DDS, of Advanced Dentistry, was named as 2014 Citizen of the Year. Messer, son of Shannon and Thelma Loreen Messer, graduated from Silsbee High School in 1965. In December of 1967 he married Rebecca Flag and they have three children: Marcy Messer Hudson, Marion Messer and Jeremy Messer and one grandson, Kaden Messer. Dr. Messer was a corpsman in the Navy. He completed aviLucy Fields presented S. Mark Messer, longtime Bridge City Dentist, with the Citizen of the Year award at the Taste of the Bayou annual Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Banquet Monday at the Bridge City Elementary.

Bill Nickum was presented the Business of the Year award Monday by outgoing Bridge City Chamber of Commerce President Lucy Fields. Nickum owns the State Farm Insurance Agency located on Texas Avenue.

Incoming President Scot Schaffer presents Elyse Thibodeaux with the Ambassador of the Year Award. Thibodeaux is now the president elect. RECORD PHOTOS: Penny LeLeux

BCISD extends gratitude to school trustees Larry Johnson For The Record

January is School Board Recognition Month and Bridge City ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. “Even though we are making a special effort in January to show appreciation to our board members, we realize their many contributions reflect a year-round commitment. They generously give of themselves to ensure that decisions directly affecting our local schools are made by representatives of this community, people who are close to our schools and know our teachers, parents, and students,” said Mike King, Bridge City ISD. “As elected officials, they are the voice of their communities, serving first and foremost in the best interest of Texas schoolchildren.” “Board members shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices. Their ultimate goal is always focused on the future success of the children in our district,” King said. “It’s more important than ever before that the com-

munity supports public education so that today’s students are prepared to be productive citizens and the leaders of toKING morrow. Our board members provide vision and leadership in their roles as advocates, and they will continue to stand up for public education and guard against anything that takes away from our children or undermines our public schools,” he said. Board members serving Bridge City ISD and years served are: Mark Anderson 10 years, Kirk Ellender 15 years, Thad Hill eight years, Lon Hubbard 15 years, Michael Johnson four years, Jerry McInnis eight years, and Rebecca Rutledge 18 years. “Our district benefits from the tireless work and countless hours contributed by these local citizens who work without pay. Please help us thank these dedicated volunteers for their efforts to make a difference and their unfailing commitment to the continued success of our students now and in the future,” he said.

Dryden Ferry on the Neches River was replaced by the Rainbow Bridge in 1937.

BC before bridges Dryden Ferry spanned Orange and Jefferson counties

Mike Louviere For The Record

A bridge across the Neches River between Orange and Port Arthur was just a far fetched idea when the Dryden Ferry began operating across the Old River Cove portion of Sabine Lake. One source places the ferry operating as early as 1913. There were no highways only shell roads, and crossing the marsh to get to the shore of the lake was a major engineering project.

The strip of water that runs alongside present day Lake Street was originally a canal dug so that a pile driver mounted on a barge could drive pilings for the base of the trestle bridge that would become one of the longest wooden bridges in the south. Hundreds of telephone pole pilings were driven into the mud. Eight inch by eight inch creosoted timbers were bolted to the pilings and then four inch by eight inch stringers were DRYDEN FERRY Page 3A

ation medical school finishing his naval career in 1969. He attended the University of Maryland, Lamar University and Baylor College of Dentistry, graduating in 1975 with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in only five and-a-half years. In 1975, Messer and his family came to Bridge City to start his practice. His father, (who received the citizen of the year award in 1988) owned Shannon Messer Real Estate in Bridge City which also officed the original Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. That office was expanded to include Dr. Messer’s original dental office. He purchased his current location in 1980. This year, Messer will celebrate 40 years of practicing in Bridge City. Dr. Messer has served as a delegate to the TX Dental Society, Bridge City Chamber and Rotary Club presidents as well as numerous other positions. He has participated in Smiles on Wheel,s Dentistry from the Heart- providing free dentistry to anyone needing it and the Cash for Candy program buying children’s Halloween candy for $1 per pound and sent it to troops in Afghanistan who gave the candy to local children in exchange for information. He is a member of the Bridge City Pentecostal Church and enjoys spending time with his family, attending seminars and traveling in his spare time. Messer said during his acceptance speech his wife Rebecca was from Groves. He asked Dr. Michael Olson if he could use some help in his practice. They’ve been in Bridge City ever since. “It’s been a great life,” Messer said. “Brdige City has been the best place to raise a family and now my grandsons are growing up here. Bridge City has done a lot more for me than I’ve done for Bridge City.” State Farm- Bill Nickum Agency was named as the 2014 Business of the Year. Bill and Ellen Nickum came to Bridge City in August 1965 as newlyweds. Ellen accepted a teaching position with BCISD and is presently employed by the district. Nickum received his BBA in Marketing in 1968 from Lamar State College of Technology. He began his career with State Farm Insurance in 1969 BCCC Page 3A

County commissioners to fill vacancies David Ball

For The Record

Personnel issues took center stage at the regular meeting of the Orange County Commissioners Court on Monday afternoon. Commissioners discussed either posting and taking applications to fill vacant department head posts or to hire longtime department employees from within. The department heads are

Mark Wimberley, operations and maintenance department director; Jill Shores, personnel department director, CARLTON and Donna Minter, transportation department director. John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said if applications are taken, they would

have to be taken from all over the United States. David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner, he was in favor of promoting from within. Banken said the court should try to promote those individuals in departments. “Many, many have been loyal through the years,” Banken said. “What are the incentives to stay in a department, work there 20 years, and lose out on a top position?” Banken added he realized

there may be someone in the department who is not qualified for the position, but he encouraged commissioners to visit the departments and get to know them. Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, said it’s not an indictment on the county employees. “We have great employees. If our people are the most qualified.....” he said. COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

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Growing into a seven year itch Caroline Brewton Feature Columnist For The Record

John Gothia presented plans for the upcoming return of the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament in March to the Orange Rotary Club Tuesday. Three new events will be added to make this year’s event bigger and better. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux

Bassmaster fishing returning to Orange Penny Leleux

For The Record

It’s no secret Bassmaster is returning to Orange. Area residents have been waiting with baited breath for more information. The wait is over and information is in the process of being released. John Gothia unveiled plans Tuesday at the Orange Rotary Club to make this year’s event bigger and better than when Bassmaster Elite Series came to Orange in 2013. The first event broke previous attendance records, doubling them with over 30,000 in attendance. “We built it so it would be more than a fishing tournament,” said Gothia This year three more events will be added to week’s sched-

ule. Instead of one, there will be two concerts. Dustin Lynch will perform on Thursday and Tracy Byrd will headline Saturday’s concert. There will once again be a fireworks display at the conclusion of Saturday’s concert. The kid’s fish tank, which was very popular, will return, once again sponsored by Gopher Industrial. A 5K titled “Run Your Bass Off” will be held Saturday morning, sponsored by Invista. Last year they offered the “High School Experience- Bass Backstage” but didn’t have enough time to fully promote it and intend on expanding it to several hundred high schoolers. It show them the ins and

outs of running televised fishing tournaments. The get to meet the fishermen, learn about photography and video and more. With the popularity of high school fishing teams the top 12 qualifying area teen teams will get the opportunity on Saturday to fish with 12 of the Elite fisherman in private waters in Vidor and will have their own weigh-in at 2 p.m. on the Bassmaster stage one hour before the Bassmaster weigh-in. “That’s growing a lot of excitement,” said Gothia. Art in the Park will also be scheduled for Saturday and will return to Stark Park this year. The event in 2013 brought an additional economic impact of $2.6 million.

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Have you heard of the sevenyear itch? No, I’m not talking about marriage. I’m talking about your taste buds. The idea is that every seven years or so, the flavors you enjoy (or don’t enjoy) switch up. In my case, it was lemon, and it happened after my twenty-first birthday. It was too close to a seven-year mark not to do some creative Googling. Thank goodness for Yahoo! Answers. It turns out I’m not crazy, and people really do believe in the seven-year itch. See, I hated lemon growing up. I thought lemon-flavor ruined sweetness. I wouldn’t even squeeze it on salmon. In fact, I didn’t appreciate bitter tastes at all — or bitter experiences, either. Getting a scrape would ruin my whole day. A bad grade on a test meant my life was going to be horrible. This mentality persisted for several years. The lemon — the bitterness — didn’t ruin anything. My attitude did. But the human experience isn’t limited to the sweet things. I will leave it to deeper thinkers than I to say whether we must experience deep sadness to really understand true happiness, but I really do believe sadness and tragedy are essential to our ability to empathize with others. And that really is necessary. Things don’t have to be perfect to be good, and the expectation that they will be stands in the way of your own happiness. Take it from someone who knows. I used to spend weeks agonizing over an upcoming vaccination. Yeesh. So when the sad times come, or you’re served lemon cake at your best friend’s bridal shower, take it in stride. Now I do, thanks to some adult perspective and an excellent lemon-

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mousse cake invented by a friend from college.

So what changed? What’s the answer? Seven-year itch? No. I think the seven-yeartaste-bud-rule is something common that mutates out of an old wives’ tale, maybe the more familiar seven-year itch of relationships. Instead of blaming seven-year itch, I like to think that I came to appreciate complexity as I grew older. Of course your tastes will change. It doesn’t always accompany a convenient metaphor for your newly-accumulated wisdom. These days, I enjoy lemon. I can handle a paper cut. That’s what happens when you grow up. So save that slice of lemon cake for me, okay?

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BCCC begins new year community activities and organizations as he has for many years. Past president of Bridge City Chamber, charter member and past president of Rotary International, 15 year board member and executive board member of Texas Workforce Solutions, and a deacon of Second Baptist Church. Nickum said his office staff has more than 90 years of experience collectively. He added it’s been a tough 10 years with two hurricanes hitting Bridge City, but God gives everyone opportunities in life. “They either make you or break you. Be victorious in everything you do,” he said. Fields, the 2014 chamber president, said there’s been some ups and downs for the chamber during the year such as the computer crashing the losing an administrative assistant. Those challenges have since been fixed. The chamber started the

as a claims adjuster in Beaumont. He wanted to pursue an agency and was appointed an agent on March 1, 1973. Bill and Ellen chose Bridge City to establish the business because of the people and a great place to live and rear their family. Nickum began as a new market agent meaning he did not have policy holders, even any of his own. His office was a card table in the corner of the bedroom. He was a door-to-door salesman, building his business one policy at a time. He built his present office on Texas Avenue in 1984. He said he has been blessed through the years with a very successful agency. Nickum has own numerous awards with State Farm. He is top agent and leader in the area district for 40-plus years. He has maintained a very dedicated and loyal staff through the years which is the success of any business. He remains very active in

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bolted to them. Planking was applied and a four foot high railing was constructed to each side to keep the cars from going off the side. The finished bridge was 16 feet wide and 5,117 feet long. There was barely enough F I V E Proom OIN T CR for one Model T car to pass another, but it was a sturdy, safe crossing of the marsh. A similar bridge was constructed on the Port Arthur side, but was only about half as long. N C Ithere wasK Ea O On May 8, 1926 AL MA formal opening ceremony, even though the ferry had been in operation for some time before that date. Over 3,000 cars attempted to make the crossing. The ferry could only carry about six cars and by the end of the day only 1,000 had crossed. Those waiting in line had to attempt to back up or try to turn around on the narrow bridges on both sides. The ferry was a combination of a small tug boat and a barge. The tug was owned by R.C. Crittenden and the barge, about 80 feet long and 24 feet wide was owned by Sy McFarland, of Orange. Usual capacity was four to six cars. Once the crossing was made, the tug would disconnect from the barge and turn around and reconnect for the return cross-

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ing. The crossing usually took only 15 to 20 minutes, however depending on the traffic the waiting time could be over an hour or more. Sitting in a car waiting for the ferry could be miserable in the summer months. There would be clouds of mosquitoes and the choice was either to sit and fight the mosquitoes or roll the windows up and sit in the heat and sweat. On the east bank, Henry and Mary Bailey had bought land and built a small business they called a “lunch room”. They would sell fried fish sandwiches, French fries, and even ice cream cones to those waiting in cars. The food was good and the business successful and continued to operate after the closing of the ferry until a fire destroyed the building in 1997. To establish the ferry, Orange County had contributed $35,000, Jefferson County $30,000 and the State of Texas $65,000. Originally the ferry crossing was free during the day with a five cent charge after 5 p.m. The state later made the crossing free at all times. When the bridge was first discussed, the parties in North Jefferson County said the ferry was good enough. The statement was made that the only people that used the ferry were

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fisherman and people from Port Arthur that went to visit people in Louisiana. As more cars became available to more people, the waiting lines got longer and there was more discussion about a bridge. In May and June of 1929 there was some severe flooding on the Neches River causing the Old Spanish Trail to be closed. People needing to cross from Beaumont to Orange had to use the ferry. The increased number of cars needing to cross changed the attitude of many of those who had been against the bridge and serious discussion of a bridge began. The bridge that had once been called “a menace to navigation” was finally built at the mouth of the Neches River. The bridge opened on September 8, 1938. The ferry continued to operate for several months until the highway authorities were convinced that trucks could navigate the steep incline of the bridge. In all the years that the ferry operated there was no major tragedy. There were two fatalities when two young men drove through the wooden barriers on the Port Arthur side and their car went into the river and they drowned before they could be rescued.

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said he wanted the best people to be selected. Dubose voted no on all three vacant positions and favored hiring from within. Banken also voted no on one of the positions. In another personnel matter, the court approved filling the vacant night foreman position due to the retirement of Michael Hale on January 5. Banken said the new hire will save the county $11,000 a year because his or her salary will be less. Crump said the six-week mandatory waiting period for new hires was waived too for this position. Lastly, a day and time for the

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year with $51,000 in the coffers and ended the year with $61,000. They also received a $10,000 grant from the Hotel Occupancy Tax committee to refurbish the floors and windows of the Teacherage Museum at the chamber. The also received a $250 grant so they could purchase a laptop from Walmart to backup the main computer. Later in the year, they received an additional HOT grant for $5,000 to add historical items to the museum. The museum has also had some out of state visitors. The chamber added 31 new members over the year. They added a feature to their website in which each member can see which type of business fellow members have. The chamber has 4,603 followers on FaceBook. The chamber participates in and encourages residents to Shop Orange County to keep money in the county. Likewise,

Thibodeaux said she wants to forward businesses and meet people. She added she got to know half the people in attendance at the banquet through the chamber. Shaffer, meanwhile, gave up his post as chair of the ambassadors to become president of 2015 Bridge City Chamber of Commerce.

Shaffer, chairman of the ambassadors, turned over that office to Elyse Thibodeaux. Shaffer said the chamber couldn’t work without their ambassadors. “They help the chamber to move forward by coming up with the ideas and doing it. They work extremely hard,” he said.

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County business Banken said there is suppose to be a committee in place to handle such issues, look at applications and make a recommendation to the court. Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, said he has previously served on the committee in which the top three or four candidates are narrowed down in a closed meeting and a decision is made. There is also a five day deadline to receive applications. When the voted was taken, commissioners approved taking applications from within and from outside the departments over a five day deadline. County Judge Brint Carlton

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there has been a 17.2 percent increase sales tax revenue. “What stays local grows local,” Fields said. She said there have been coffee socials to promote and grow local businesses. “I’m a transplant to Bridge City 17 years ago. My love for Bridge City has no bounds,” Fields said.

next commissioners court meeting is still up in the air. There will be no meeting for next Monday because Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday. Carlton said he will also be out of town on Tuesday. Carlton suggested holding the next meeting on Thursday and in Vidor if recording facilities are available such as at Vidor City Hall. Some on the court said they couldn’t meet in Thursday but they could meet on Wednesday. Also, it was still uncertain if the meeting will be held in Vidor or in the commissioners courtroom in Orange.

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14, 10 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Please see obituary. CONDOLENCES We were also sorry to learn about the death of Jessie Lea Young Sartin, 96, who passed away on the same day, Jan. 11, at the same age as Inez Hearn. They were longtime Bridge City residents. Services for Mrs. Sartin will be Thursday, Jan. 15, at the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Please see obituary. Our condolences to her family. OUR SYMPATHY Derek Allen Phillips, 27, of Mauriceville passed away Jan. 6. We had known his grandparents, who ran the grocery store on Hwy. 12, and his father Wyatt Paul for many years. Derek was much too young to leave us. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 11 Years Ago-2003

From the Creaux’s Nest FOOTBALL-WEATHER-A MIX BAG The first college national championship game is now in the record book. In the end it wasn’t even close. The Ohio State Buckeyes, the underdog, whipped up on the Oregon Ducks 42-20. Never bet against Coach Urban Meyer. He may not be the country’s best college coach but he’s one hell of a recruiter. Give him a couple of years and he’ll end up with the best high school talent in the country. One such player is running back Ezekiel Elliott who ran all over that big pasture, from one end to the other. His total effort was 246 yards and four touchdowns. The Buckeyes overcame four turnovers to give Urban Meyer his third national championship with two at Florida. Heisman trophy winner Marcus Mariota, a Hawaii native, started with a bang but couldn’t lead the Ducks to their very first championship. He had the fans on his side and most were pulling for the Ducks. I hate to see college football come to an end. It’s been nice during these cold, wet times. *****Speaking of the weather, it’s been a mixed bag. One very cold day blew in with enough cold to kill a mess of plants. If your lantana, hibiscus, etc were not covered they are probably gone. Some will come back from the roots. We should all be as smart as Carol Bearden who landscapes with evergreens and plants that only need water and feed in the summer. She doesn’t have to do like the rest of us, covering our stuff with sheets, blankets, cardboard. Her place always looks good, come ice or snow no damage to her plants will ever show. *****Well, it’s come time for me to go on down the line. I’d be honored if you hopped on board and came along; I promise it won’t do you no harm. FRANCE WAKES UP TO TERROR If any good comes out of the Paris attacks, it is that France, who has had a blind eye to terrorism, has finally realized that it is a real fact. The United States government had tried to persuade France to engage in the war against terror. Now Prime Minister Manuel Valls has declared that France is at war with radical Islam. Valls said, “It is a war against terrorism, against Jihadism, against Islam, against everything that is aimed at breaking fraternity, freedom and solidarity.” Well at least it got his attention. About 500,000 Jews live in France, 5,000 police officers have been deployed to guard more than 700 synagogues and other Jewish institutions across the country. The attacks on the “Charlie Hebdo” satirical newspaper and a Kosher Super Market have convinced many to leave France for the Jewish homeland. The Jews have an extra threat, they are targeted. Over 3.7 million people, including 40 world leaders, participated in Sunday’s rally to express solidarity in the wake of last weeks attacks in France. The White House admits they should have sent someone with a higher profile to the rally but that in no way diminishes the support and help the U.S. has given France since the attacks. The march came together within 36 hours and it would have been impossible to provide proper security for President Obama. In the end, the American people stand shoulder to shoulder with France. REMEMBERING INEZ HEARN-1918-2015 A longtime special friend Inez Memphis Duplissey Hearn, 96, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11. We had known this wonderful lady for over 50 years. Over the last few years we visited about the times she and the late Fain Holbrook worked together at Orange Montgomery Ward, where she was the manager. Those two were a riot. Nez survived many hardships in life. She had that pioneer spirit; work hard, laugh a lot, love family and have faith in God. It is said that she would have you in the pea patch or picking mustard greens before sunup but not until she had fed you a pan of homemade biscuits, bacon and eggs. Nez often worked two jobs to make ends meet but always had enough to share with those in need. When she retired, she moved to her hometown of Lecompte, LA. to care for her mother. She started working with the Counsel for the Aging and was awarded by the governor for her excellent work. She would deliver meals throughout the country-side to senior citizens. Once she ran into a ditch, got a ride home, got another car and finished her route. I asked her what she was doing when she turned the car over? She was 81 at the time. She answered, “Delivering food to the old folks.” Nez had a strong belief in people looking after one another. If someone was sick or needed help, Nez was the first to offer a helping hand. People around Bridge City who came up in the 60’s and 70’s, remember her great cooking, her nieces, the Young girls and her beautiful granddaughter Theresa Hearn, who happened to be home from Nashville when her grandmother passed away Sunday. Inez had a great family. Her children Janice, Ray and Harold and their families and sister Joy are a treat to know. I’m thankful that God chose to put me and Nez down in the same place. We’ve lost a wonderful lady who spread joy and love. May she rest in peace. Service will be Wednesday, Jan.

New York Giant kicker Matt Bryant is back in Orange County. Bryant has returned to help out his former coworkers at K&C Pawn in Orange where he is displaying commemorative footballs he earned during the 2002 season. *****Home invasion turns deadly for Orange County couple. Joan Ortiz Leleaux, 65, was found dead in a shed. Her husband Emerson Leleaux was found in the house still alive and was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital. Sheriff’s Dept. Deputy Chief John Tarver said Mrs. Leleaux was apparently dragged from the garage to the shed. Walter Wade Rice, Jr., age 30, was arrested and was being held in Dequincy awaiting Orange County authorities.*****Steve Worster, former Bridge City and UT great, has been selected for induction into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame. Worster, number 30, led the Longhorns from 1968 through 1970. Worster was the star of the famous Texas win over Notre Dame in the 1970 Cotton Bowl. *****Orange County still has one player in the NFL playoffs. Jason Matthews and the Titans, beat the Steelers 31-31 in overtime to advance towards the Super Bowl.*****Coach Ronnie Anderson was inducted into the Texas High School coaches Baseball Hall of Fame.*****Former Bridge City coach Glenn Buffaloe, 80, passed away Jan. 9, in Palacios. He died from Alzheimer’s. Ironically his friend and fellow coach Joe Van Breeman died last month from the same thing.*****Two Orange boxers will be competing in the regional Silver Glove championship in Little Rock. Derrick Buford and Cody Richard are both Texas state champions. Silver Glove is for boys under the age of 15. *****Eric B. Ridley completes Marine boot camp. He is the son of Laura Ridley and grandson of Hal and Laverne Ridley. (Editor’s note: Hal has died since and Laverne is in a nursing home.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Danny “Dano” Gene Michael, 53, recently died. A memorial will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, at 4389 Caribou St. in Bridge City. ***Charlie Permenter, 87, died Jan. 16. ***Janey Grayson died Dec. 15. ***Services for Joan Leleux, 65, who was murdered Jan. 11, will be held at Dorman Funeral Home Jan. 16. 67 Years Ago-1948 On Jan. 2, Chester Holts, 38-year-old, was named sheriff of Orange County. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late sheriff Dick Stanfield. Holts had been a deputy for 18 months. He and his wife Iva have a 19-year-old son, Morgan, a 14-year-old daughter, Nova Dee and a 16-month-old baby girl, Wanda. Holts will be a candidate for the post. (Editor’s note: He was elected and went on to serve for 21 years, the longest tenure by an Orange County sheriff. He and his family made their home in the jail. Chester, his wife and son are all deceased. The two girls live in the Mauriceville area.)*****District clerk is Tom M. Dodd, district judge is F.W. “Dub” Hustmyre, county attorney is Graham “Bubba” Bruce. *****President Harry Truman, in his State of the Union message, asked for a $40 reduction for everyone. He asked that the $3.2 billion loss in federal income be made up by higher corporate taxes. *****Ward Stephenson forms law firm with his father K.W. The firm, Stephenson and Stephenson, is located in the Bancroft Building. Ward was recently admitted to the bar. He was a commander in the U.S. Navy. 57 Years Ago-1958 Louis Dugas Jr. seeks a third term as state representative. He was first elected in 1954. Dugas served as assistant to Sen. Jep Fuller while attending the University of Texas. *****A political fight is brewing in the county judge’s race. Judge Sid Caillavet, Charlie Grooms and former County Clerk and Orange Mayor Joe Runnels, Jr. *****Tommy Gunn, 10 yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Gunn, outdid dad and granddad on deer hunt. He bagged a seven-pointer. Nothing for them. A FEW HAPPENINGS Judge Carl Thibodaux will be honored Thursday evening, starting at 5:30p.m., at the Expo Center. Under Thibodeaux’s 20 year leadership the county made great strides. Several new buildings have been built. He was a good leader.*****Congratulations to Dr. Mark Messer, named “Citizen of the Year” by the Bridge City Chamber and also to Bill Nickum Insurance named “Business of the Year.” Those two men are great citizens who have, over the last 40 years, contributed much to the betterment of Bridge City.*****The Texas Legislature convened Tuesday. One bill that will be introduced Wednesday by State Rep. Todd Hunter of Corpus Christi is of interest to our area. The bill calls for windstorm insurance that covers homeowners and small businesses in the 14 coastal counties to be spread across the entire state. It’s a relief from policies that cost coastal property owners more than policies in other parts of the state.*****Over the years, since becoming the city of Bridge City’s first city attorney H.D. Pate has gained a lot of knowledge about the law. Few lawyers have more knowledge than Pate. He still practices law in Bridge City. If you have the need for an attorney, H.D. can help you or guide you to someone who can.*****A few folks we know celebrating their birthday. On Jan. 14, Stephanie Sehon, Michelle Connor, Rob Fisher, Joan Lyons, Chris Williams and Brittany Trantham all celebrate. They share birthdays with Faye Dunaway, 73, Jason Bateman, 45, and rapper L.C. Cool J., 46.*****Jan. 15 finds Tyler Reves, Joy Hughes, Don Thompson, Dee Culpepper and Brennan Broussard

all celebrating. They join Saint’s quarterback Drew Brees, 35, actors Mario Van Peebles, 57 and Chad Lowe, 46. This is also the day Charo turns 63. *****On Jan. 16, our friend, a great guy Glenn Oliver chalks up another year. Also celebrating are Brandy Brones, John Green III, Joel Meyers, Clayton Gearhart and Matthew Lee. They share birthdays with race car driver A.J. Foyt, 79, and singers Ronnie Millsap, 71 and Sade’, 55. *****On Jan. 17, former Pinehurst councilperson, a nice lady, Gail Meadows celebrates. It seems like only a couple of months ago I wished her a happy birthday. It was a fast year wasn’t it? Celebrating on this date are Pct. 2 constable David Cayle. (If you don’t like David you don’t like anyone.) and also Attorney John Cash “Jack” Smith. What a trip that guy is. They share birthdays with Muhammad Ali, 84, Betty White, 92, First Lady Michelle Obama, 50, actor Jim Carrey, 52, comedian Steve Harvey, 57 and rocker Kid Rock, 43.*****Jan. 18 finds pretty Ms. Brenda Oliver celebrating as does Terry Bush DeCuir, Laverne Walley, Dylan Huckebay, Tara Thompson and Virginia Sanford. They share birthdays with actor Kevin Costner, 59, and Green Bay Packer Julius Peppers, 34.*****On Jan. 19, Bridge City elementary teacher Beverly Delahoussaye, Steve Griffith, Zach Johnson, Melissa Berry and Gloria Bertrand all celebrate. They share this day with astronaut Buzz Aldrin, 84, TV host Bill Maher, 58, Melissa Rivers, 46 and country singer Brantley Gilbert, 20.***Jan. 19 is also Martin Luther King Day.*****On the national front, the GOP presidential field of hopefuls is headed to a full field. Some new, others previous also-rans. John Ellis Bush (Jeb) is running fast to get ahead of the pack. With former V.P. candidate Paul Ryan bowing out, it’s a sure sign his former running mate Willard M. Romney (Mitt) is marching towards a third try. This guy so much wants the Romney name in the history books he’ll expose himself to some more rejection, even after he and his wife said never again. Romney is going to run to the right of John Ellis. He will have plenty of company there. Cruz, Paul, Huckabee, Perry and a dozen more are already calling Jeb a liberal. When the clown show ends by Aug. 2016, everyone will view Hillary Clinton as a breath of fresh air.*****I just received a New Year’s card from Joe and Nancy Chenella but no note in it. They still live in College Station.*****I was disappointed again to not see kicker Matt Bryant make it to the Pro Bowl despite having one of the best kicking percentages in the NFL. Matt is a free agent now plus Atlanta has hired a new coach. Matt has faced that situation before. New coaches often have a kicker they want to bring with them. Hopefully Matt stays and they don’t try to cut his money.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at Novrozsky’s this week and at Robert’s next week. Everyone is always welcome. Good fellowship, good food. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alcid Breaux is on his death bed him, and knows da end is near. His nurse Agness, wife Telma, daughter Joyce and two sons Boo Boo and Louis are wit him. Breaux axe for two witnesses and a camcorder so he can record his last wishes. Wen ready Breaux begins to speak. “Boo Boo, I want you to take the Vermillion houses, my daughter Joyce, you take da apartments on Landry Street, Louis, me I want you to take the offices in da Gocheaux building, Telma, my dear wife, please take all da residential buildings on da banks of Bayou Tech,” Nurse Agness and da witnesses were shocked, dey didn’t realize his extensive holdings. As Breaux slips away, nurse Agness says, “Miss Telma, you husband must of been such a hard working man to have accumulated all dat property.” Telma replied, her, “Property? Da ass him had a newspaper route.” C’EST TOUT I’ve watched the Dez Bryant catch over and over. He went high up in the air, came down with a perfect 31-yard catch, took two steps, reached for the goal line with the ball. The ball came out when it hit the ground, however Bryant’s knee was down one yard short of the goal line. A referee standing five feet away called it a catch. First and goal from the one. The review booth said not to believe your lying eyes. Many sports writers throughout the country believed that Dallas would get a pay back call against Green Bay. The reason being that in the game against Detroit, played a week earlier, Detroit was robbed in the last minute when officials called pass interference against Dallas rookie linebacker Anthony Hitchens then picked the flag up. No call? It’s not for sure that the Cowboys would have scored from the one but they would have had four tries. During the week, the NFL, embarrassed by the no call the previous week, had called Detroit and apologized. The reason given for the incomplete pass call from the tooth is the “Calvin Johnson rule” in 2010. The same referee ruled the Texans’ go-ahead touchdown against Chicago was wiped out when it was determined Johnson didn’t maintained possession throughout the process. It was deemed ridiculous at the time. The review booth is hanging their hat on the rule book that says, “If a receiver falls to the turf he must keep the ball secure throughout the process,” which I think Bryant did. There’s an interpretation of what constitutes a “Football” act. Lunging towards the goal line apparently isn’t a football act. We have seen it thousands of times where a runner lunges to stick the ball over the goal line. Now the ruling against Bryant says it’s not a common football act. I’ve seen this call twice and I’ve watched a lot of NFL football. The Texan’s and Johnson got screwed and Bryant paid for the previous last week’s call. In closing, I believe the Cowboys would have been a better match up with Seattle than Green Bay will be. The best to Earl Thomas the Seahawks. I’ve known all my life that “payback is hell” and I’ve had it both ways. *****Gotta go. Thanks for your time. Please read us cover to cover, support our family of advertisers when you can. Also catch up-to-the-minute news on our website, therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless.

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Cenergistic presented the award to the District on Monday, Jan. 12, during the monthly Board meeting. Those pictured are, from left, Don Anderson, Marlene Courmier, Woody Cox, Roy Mazzagate, Greg Perry, Rex Peveto, David Jones, Dr. Pauline Hargrove, Jason Woods, Dr. Leonard Merrill, Phillip Matthews and Tammy Rountree.

Energy savings bring LC-M national accolades StaďŹ&#x20AC; at Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District are achieving big savings with energy-eďŹ&#x192;cient behavior â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and now those good habits are earning national recognition. Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District has achieved a 19 percent cost savings totaling $394,243 in 30 months since forming a strategic alliance with Cenergistic, a national energy conservation company, which will present the organization with its Environmental Excellence Award January 12th. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reaching this level of savings at this stage of the program is a signiďŹ cant achievement. Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District has done an excellent job of implementing Cenergisticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizational behavior-based approach to energy conservation and maintaining productive efforts at all levels of the organization. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e administration and all staďŹ&#x20AC; members are to be commended for clearly fulďŹ lling their commitment to being good stewards of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy dollars and the environment,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. William S. Spears, Chairman and Founder of Cenergistic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strong support from everyone involved in the organization has created an atmosphere of cooperation that should continue to grow and ensure even greater success well into the future,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Spears said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am extremely pleased to present Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District with our Environmental Excellence Award.â&#x20AC;?

According to Dr. Pauline Hargrove, LCM CISD Superintendent, â&#x20AC;&#x153;LCM is honored and humbled to receive the national Environmental Excellence Award! î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is distinguished recognition reďŹ&#x201A;ects our commitment to be good stewards of all that is entrusted to us. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of education possible in the most eďŹ&#x192;cient and eďŹ&#x20AC;ective manner. Maximizing taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dollars through energy conservation beneďŹ ts everyone and our environment. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is achievement is due to the cooperative eďŹ&#x20AC;orts of each person in our district. I congratulate and appreciate each one!â&#x20AC;? Greg Perry, LCM CISD Assistant Superintendent concurs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited to be receiving this Environmental Excellence Award.Â Energy savings have been stressed continuously since we started this program, and now it is part of our normal daily operations.Â All the LCM faculty and staďŹ&#x20AC; are dedicated to being good stewards of taxpayer money, and the savings that have been realized in this program are proof that we are being successful.â&#x20AC;? A primary beneďŹ t of the Cenergistic program is that all costs come out of the existing utility budget, with savings projected to more than pay for the program, as they have done for Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District. Additional savings can be redirected to other parts of the budget. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e conservation program examines all areas of energy use throughout Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independ-

ent School District. Cenergisticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservation experts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in natural gas and electricity, water and sewer, HVAC systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS) and mechanical systems, behavior modiďŹ cation, communications, grounds care, data analysis, information systems management, organization development, construction management, human resources, utility rate structures, and many other areas of specialization that positively impact energy conservation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; work closely with Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Energy Specialist, Mr. Lockwood Cox. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey train him to analyze all energy use throughout the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s systems, and to ensure that energy is used as eďŹ&#x192;ciently as possible, following Cenergisticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy management program. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e program delivers an environmental beneďŹ t from a reduced carbon footprint. Energy not used prevents the emission of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. According to EPA/EGrid ďŹ gures, in the ďŹ rst 30 months of the program, Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District saved 13,849 MMBTU, the equivalent of 109 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions being prevented, 23 cars removed from the road, or 2,785 pine trees grown for 10 years. Mr. Cox tracks energy consumption â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including electricity, water, sewer, natural gas and fuel oil â&#x20AC;&#x201D; using energy-accounting software. He compares current energy use to a baseline period and calculates the amount of energy that would

have been used had conservation and management practices not been implemented. By tracking consumption and analyzing energy use, he can quickly identify and correct areas that need immediate attention. Cenergistic is a technologypowered, data-driven energy conservation company. Cenergistic helps organizations reduce consumption of electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and water. Its proven approach is built on a proprietary methodology, which optimizes clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; infrastructure, improves internal processes and changes behavior to ensure that savings endure. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is approach empowers the average client to save 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30% oďŹ&#x20AC; expected utility bills. For the past six years, Cenergistic has earned national recognition from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, including the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sustained Excellence Award in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Bourque bags trophy bucks On the weekend of Nov. 22, Ethan Bourque bagged these two trophy bucks at the RW Trophy Ranch in Terrel, while hunting with his grandfather Bo Graham. Ethan is a 7th grade student at Bridge City Middle School.

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Community Bulletin Board Mardi Gras parade scheduled e 12th annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewe’s Grande Parade will be Feb. 7, at 6:00 p.m. e theme for this year’s celebration will be “Mardi Gras Rocks”. e event is a traditional Mardi Gras Parade with illuminated ﬂoats, decorated trailers and Krewe members tossing beads, cups and trinkets to enthusiastic spectators.

e Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to stay in our hotels and enjoy Historical Downtown and the spirit of Mardi Gras. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. there will be a concert by Jamie Bergeron and the Kicking Cajuns at the City of Orange Boardwalk and Pavilion. Food and beverage vendors will be at the event (no dogs, no pets, no coolers). Parade applications are available

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CASA Vol orientation Advocates for Children, Inc. “A CASA Program” is having a volunteer orientation at 6 p.m., Tues., Jan. 27 at 2120 Gloria Dr., Orange. 77630. If you’ve ever thought about being a CASA volunteer, here is your opportunity to get the answers to all your questions. ey are especially in need of more male volunteers said Nikki Jones, director. “Some of these kids have never had a father ﬁgure, or had one for only a short period of time. ere is 30 hours of training that can all be done at the CASA facility or 20 hours can be home study with 10 hours face to face. Requirements for volunteers are one face to face visit per month with your child for and hour. “Of course many go over that, going to their ball games and birthday parties,” said Jones. According to CASA guidelines, being an excellent volunteer requires about 1215 hours a month. For more information call the oﬃce at 409-886-2272.

Orange DAR to meet

Felix is an 8 week old Shep/rottie mix pup. He is super sweet, playful and looking for his forever home. He weighs 7.2 lbs, has had first set of shots, worming and dental exam. He has been started on Trifexis for fleas and heartworm preventative.

e William Diamond Chapter of e Daughters of the American Revolution of Orange will have their monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 19, at 10:00 a.m. e meeting will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Refreshments will be served. e program for the meeting will be “Preservation of Family Heirlooms”. It will be presented by Sarah Bellian, curator/archivist of e Museum of the Gulf Coast. Any woman 18 years of age or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of e American Revolution is eligible for membership. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to attend.

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Crawfish Bread EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN

Evelyn Brandon e Record ere’s a scripture that says “Man cannot live by bread alone” but I think I could. I love bread and this has been a lifelong love of mine too. It started back when I was a child and has continued to present time. I remember when I was young, and my little Cajun granny calling all the grandkids, telling us what time the bread would be coming out of her oven. is bread was like no other to me. She made good homemade French bread. Crusty on the outside, warm and soft on the inside. All we had to do was show up, slather on the butter and eat. My daddy makes that bread now and it’s divine! When it rains, you can almost bet there will be bread at his house. I love all kinds of bread though, and I love those creative breads with toppings most of all. I was introduced to this bread at a anksgiving gathering at an aunt’s house and I knew there was a new love aﬀair beginning.

It’s a little out of the ordinary, unless you’re from south of Interstate 10, then as we all know, anything goes.

Crawfish Bread 1 stick butter (not margarine) pinch of garlic powder (optional) pinch of paprika (optional) 1/2 cup Duke’s mayonnaise 1 pound Monterrey Jack cheese, grated 2 green onions, chopped 1 pound pre-cooked crawfish (boiled and chopped) 1 loaf French bread (If I buy the bread, I get the loaf with the garlic butter spread already on it.) Pre-heat oven to 325 In large bowl, combine butter, garlic powder, paprika, mayonnaise, cheese, green onions and crawﬁsh. Stir until thoroughly combined. Spread mixture on each half of bread. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until mixture is completely melted and beginning to turn light brown and bubbly. Cut and serve immediately. is bread goes great with gumbo or etouﬀee. Bon appétit!

e Orange County Master Gardener’s Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair will be held Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 am – 1 pm, at Jewel Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield (Exit 869 S off IH 10). Perennials, annuals, shrubs, tropical, Satsuma’s, limes, lemons, cold-hardy avocados, Texas Superstars and heirloom vegetables are just a few of the unique and hard to find plants we will have available. Five 10X10 booth spaces are available for rent at $25 each. For more information contact Sheri Bethard at 409 6735057.

El Mina Shrine Dance

e El Mina Shrine will host a dance Feb. 14, at 8:00 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center on Hwy. 1442 in Orange. Music will be provided by Na Na Sha. Tickets are $30 per couple and

can be purchased in advance from Pierre DeLaFosse (883-8568 or Mike Kelly (886-7729), or they may be purchased at the door. No beverages are sold at the center, therefore you must bring your own drinks. Coolers are welcome. Ice and cups will be furnished.

VFW Fundraiser

e Men’s Auxilliary of the VFW Post 2775 in Orange will hold a spaghetti and meatball fundraiser Wednesday, Jan. 14, at

6:30 pm. Plates are $7 each and will be available until 7:30 pm. e public is invited. For more information, contact Chairperson George Wright at 748-9488. e Men’s Auxilliary is to encourage and promote the Veteran’s of Foreign War.

BCLL Sign-ups

Bridge City Little League is accepting registration for boys and girls ages 4-16 for Spring 2015. ere will be divisions for baseball, softball, and challenge league. To

take advantage of a discount of $10 per child, parents must register online () by Jan. 16. BCLL representatives will be available on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the BC Elementary cafeteria from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm if parents need assistance in registering their child(ren), but regular registration costs will apply on that day ($110ﬁrst child; $60-second and third child). If you wait and register after Jan. 17, an additional $20 late fee will apply. Tryouts begin in late January and opening weekend will be March 6-7.

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SETCA inducts four former coaches to Hall of Fame, names 2014 coaches of year

Well ... so much for no cold weather this winter COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

“You don’t have to worry about us flaking out,” stated the first client out of the truck. “We expect to fish in bad conditions this time of the year and we will grind all day long for one shot at the right trout.” I cannot tell you how many times those same words have been a part of the introduction process while standing in the predawn shadows at the launch. Judging by their attire, however, there was certainly no reason to question their commitment to staying the course. ey had donned their waders before ever leaving the LaQuinta in Bridge City and every piece of their high end foul weather gear sported a Simms tag. I don’t know if Simms makes underwear as well, but if they do they were probably wearing a pair! I had the boat in the water thirty minutes prior to their arrival and a steady drizzle at that time had given way to a frigid downpour that showed no sign of breaking up. I had on enough clothes to sufficiently break the 15 mph wind chill of a 38 degree morning, but the driving rain had already managed to creep under the hood of my rain jacket. I wasn’t sharing their enthusiasm as we eased away from the dock, but I reminded myself that I was at least getting paid for my discomfort. e Roseau cane lining the northeast shoreline offered only minimal relief from the wind as they did indeed diligently grind away to no avail most of the morning. We were strategically scattered out in waist deep water and four hours of casting and changing lures had yielded only five suicidal redfish and not a single trout. I correctly assumed that none of them had been blessed with a swing See COLBURN, PAGE 2B

By Mark Dunn e Record Several Orange County coaches will be honored by the Southeast Texas Coaches Association during the annual “Hall of Honor Luncheon” on January 31. e annual event will bestow ‘2014 Coach of the Year’ honors to the head coaches of 17 high school sports , affiliated programs and media. Highlighting the event will be the induction of four former coaches, three with stints in Orange County, into the association’s “Class of 2015 Hall of Fame.” Former Bridge City athletic director Claude Tarver and West Orange-Stark trainer Mark “Doc” Collins will be inducted along with former coaches Terry Poole and Kenneth Skidmore e Luncheon will begin at noon at the Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont. Tickets for the event are $10.00 to the public. Orange County coaches receiving ‘2014 Coach of the Year’ honors will be Cornell ompson, head football coach for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs, Jennifer Fikes, head basketball coach for the Bridge City Lady Cardinals and Vicki Castiono head volleyball coach for the Little CypressMauriceville Lady Bears. Also being honored will be Terry Landry of Orange as football official. According to Mark Former, former WOS coach and president of the Southeast Texas Coaches Association, the Hall of Honor Luncheon will begin at noon at the Holiday Inn Plaza in Beaumont. “We hope to pack the house,” Foreman said, “Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the ceremonies and celebrate with us the careers of four coaches whose careers shine a positive light on the greatness of the Golden Triangle.” Hall of Fame inductee Claude Tarver began his coaching career in Silbee in 1974. In 1985, he obtained his first athletic director and head football coaching position at Cedar Hill. In 1986, he returned to Southeast Texas as the athletic director and head football coach at Hamshire-Fannett where he coached from 1986 to 2002. In 2002, Tarver became the athletic director and head football coach at Bridge City, retiring in June 2007 with a head coaching record of 158-81-4, ninteen winning seasons, thirteen playoff teams – five of which reached the state quarterfinals, and six district champions. Hall of Fame inductee Mark “Doc” Collins spent a decade at West Orange-Stark as head athletic trainer. He retired from Barbers Hill in 2008. During Collins tenure at WOS and Barbers Hill, he was a part of many successful championship teams including WOS in football in 1986, 1987 and state finalist in 1988. He was trainer for the 2011 WOS state track championships. At Barbers

Former Bridge City Cardinal athletic director Claude Tarver will be among four retired coaches to be inducted into the SETCA Hall of Fame on January 31. Also to be inducted are Mark ‘Doc’ Collins, Terry Poole and Kenneth Skidmore. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Hill Collins was part of the 1997 Girl’s Basketball Championship. He has earned numerous awards including 1989 THSCA South Football All Star Trainer, 2009 SETCA West Football All-Star Trainer and 2014 SETCA Hall of Honor inductee. “For those of you who know Doc and have had the privilege of working with him, know he wore many hats when he was at work,” Foreman said, “He never had an assistant but worked diligently with the coaching staﬀ, the faculty, the ﬁeld crew and maintenance, the administration and the

community. It was not unusual to see Doc working on the football field, dragging the infield before a baseball game, fixing a broken water faucet, covering for a teacher, or treating someone in the community that needed him to “patch them up” He was truly a team player!” Terry Pool coached in Southeast Texas for the past 31 years. A 1976 graduate of Lamar University, he coached all levels of football at Lumberton, Hardin-Jefferson, Silsbee, West-Orange Stark, West Hardin, and Nederland. Pool was Head Football and Athletic Director at West Hardin where he qualified for the playoffs every year and was named Coach of the Year in 2002 for Hardin County. In his football coaching career, while he was a varsity defensive secondary coach and varsity defensive coordinator, he coached 30 first team All Districts, three All State, and a Willy Ray Smith Award winner. Twelve of these players went on to play college football, four of his former athletes are now head coaches or athletic directors in the state of Texas and two are college coaches. Hall of Fame inductee Kenneth Skidmore is a lifetime member of the Texas High School Coaches Association. In 1988 he was named as a member of the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football committee. In 1989 he was the Texas High School Coaches Association All Star Football committee chairman. Kenneth was inducted into the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association Hall of Honor in 1999. He was named District Coach of the Year 11 times in 18 years as head coach. His head coaching record is 131 wins, 62 losses, and 5 ties. Skidmore also coached the shot and discus events in track and field at Barbers Hill. He coached young men that qualified for the state track meet in the shot put four times winning one state runner up and two state championships. He coached young men, including his son, Ken, who qualified for the state track meet in the discus throw six times, winning three state championships in that event.

SETCA 2014 Coach of the Year Awards Baseball: Michael Nelson, Silsbee Boy’s Basketball: Duane Joubert, Kountze Boy’s Cross Country: Gerard Moreno, Huffman Boy’s Golf: Cliff Tooley, Tarkington Boy’s Power-Lifting: Cory Harrison, Buna Boy’s Soccer: Brian Bean, Beaumont Central Boy’s Track: Newton Coaching Staff Boy’s Tennis: Lee Holland, Vidor Football: Cornel Thompson, WO-S Girl’s Basketball: Colin Toot, Hamshire-Fannett Girl’s Basketball: Jennifer Fikes, Bridge City

Girl’s Cross Country: Deanne Fudge, Barbers Hill Girl’s Power-Lifting: Rodney Burks, Vidor Girl’s Soccer: Jason Hopson, Lumberton Girl’s Tennis: Stephanie Ansel, PN-G Girl’s Track: Jamie Hansen, Hardin-Jefferson Softball: Latonya Dorsey, Huffman Volleyball: Vicki Castino, LC-M Media: Andrew Chernoff Official: Terry Landry Trainer: Ricardo Serna, PN-G

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at a big trout when I started hearing their cell phones ringing at more frequent intervals. I had gotten one unexpected shot at a six to seven pound trout that shook my lure as I reached to pick her up, but I knew better than even mention that single opportunity. ey were already plodding my way and their body language indicated that the fish and the weather had won. I was too cold and they were too young to risk sharing any motivational information! Rather than return to the launch, we opted to hook a left into Cow Bayou and run to Peggy’s on the Bayou to warm up and eat a bowl of gumbo or, in Jason’s case, two bowls and a shrimp Po Boy. e highlight of their morning may have been the fact that a friend heading back to town after lunch agreed to run one of them back to the launch to pick up their truck. After making the slow and seemingly even colder return trip to the Boat Club alone, I was pleased to find a couple of logs still glowing in the fireplace. About the time that I was warm enough to dread having to go back outside and load up the boat, my cell phone rang. “Hey Captain…..we decided to drive over to Lake Charles and gamble tonight and were wondering if you could fish us on Big Lake tomorrow. It looks like more of the same weather, but we won’t have to deal with as much fresh water.” I was suddenly very cold again! “Let me get home, make a pot of coffee and check with the wife,” I replied. “I might have to go shopping with her or mow the yard or something important like that. I am much too old and wise to even consider such nonsense and my finger tips still haven’t thawed out, but you know … the water over there will be in better shape with all of this runoff and maybe ... meet me at seven o’clock tomorrow morning!” In talking with a number of Big Lake (Calcasieu) guides at the Houston Boat Show last week it was evident that their big trout bite had improved over the past two months. e trout bite, regardless of size, was off much of last year and a number of their guides were running over to Sabine on a regular basis. ey did have one significant advan-

AFC, NFC title games set for this weekend KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

NFC SEATTLE (13-4) over GREEN BAY (13-4) 2:05 p.m. Sunday at Century-Link Field in Seattle (FOX)—e Seahawks are on a good roll now with everybody playing for each other as they stand two victories away from another world championship. But things won’t be easy as the Packers come to town with a big chip on their shoulders as they seek revenge for the 36-16 whipping the Seahawks gave them in the season opener in September. And that was done with Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers healthy. e Seahawks’ defense will get him out of his comfort zone Sunday and make him hobble around Century-Link Field looking for receivers to throw to. I look for the ﬁnal score to read Seattle 27, Green Bay 19. AFC NEW ENGLAND (13-4) over INDIANAPOLIS (13-5) 5:40 p.m. at Gillette Field in Foxborough, MA. (NBC)—is game pits a veteran head coach (Bill Belichick) and his prized quarterback (Tom Brady) against a less-experienced coach (Chuck Pagano) and upstart quarterback (Andrew Luck). ese same two teams met in Indianapolis during Week 11 with the Patriots winning quite handily 42-20. But things could be a bit diﬀerent on Sunday with the Colts defense and Luck much improved. Indianapolis has won seven of its last eight games, but will come up just short, 34-31.

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Sometimes a hot chickena and sausage gumbo is the best part of a cold trip out on the lake.

tage when chasing the gulls in the fall in that they were launching in Louisiana and could keep more and smaller fish. Most of the Texas guides trailer to Big Lake only to chase trophy trout in the winter or take advantage of the more liberal limits during the flounder run every fall.I have no idea, nor do the Big Lake based guides, as to why the trout bite all but dried up for a scary period of time last year, but it had the recreational fishermen equally concerned. We have done so well on trout over seven pounds fishing Sabine over the past several years that the annual eastern migration of Texas anglers has decreased significantly. Having said that, I still think your odds of catching a trout over nine pounds is better on Big Lake than Sabine. I don’t know that the numbers of fish that size are any greater, but the ship channel basically splits the lake and there is a greater abun-

dance of the type of structure that attracts big trout. e secret to consistently locating and catching any fish, especially the wiser trophy trout, is eliminating non-productive water. at is easier accomplished on Sabine as there is much less shell, but that modest advantage also results in more fishermen beating up on fewer key spots. ere is virtually no shoreline or flat on Big Lake absent of shell. Isolated reefs tend to take a beating from the oyster fishermen, but there is more than enough shell for everyone to fish. Hopefully, it will quit raining sometime this month and freshwater will not further scatter the trout on Sabine. We were already enjoying unusually clearer and saltier water than usual for this time of the year so the hit could be marginalized. Cold and dirty is a bad combination, but the fish have to deal with it and they will adjust.Will you?

I’ve been watching National Football League games for more than 60 years and one rule has always been consistent—the ground cannot cause a fumble. at rule basically was true on a pass completion, too, until a few years ago when Detroit’s AllPro tight end Calvin Johnson went up in the air, made a sensational grab of the pass, nearly did a flip in the air as he landed in the end zone and then rolled a couple of times to the back of the end zone and as he was raising the football in the air triumphantly, it squirted out of his hands and landed on the ground. After scrutinizing the play for five minutes, the replay officials in the booth said it was not a catch because Johnson “did not maintain control of the ball throughout the process of contacting the ground before he regained control of the football,” according to NFL Rule 8, Section1, Article 3, Item 1. is rule came into play late in Sunday’s Divisional Championship game at Green Bay late in the fourth quarter with the Packers leading the Dallas Cowboys 26-21 on a fourth-and-two situation from the Green Bay 32 yard line with 4:42 left in the game. Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo threw the pass intended for 6-foot-2 wide receiver Dez Bryant near the left sideline who leaped high in the air and snatched it from the grasps of the shorter Packer defender Sam Shields and came down with what was ruled a catch at the one yard line. And because it looked as though the Cowboys would score the go-ahead touchdown with four tries, Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy threw the red flag challenging the decision. Replays showed the Bryant bobbled the ball with part of it touching the ground as he rolled into the end zone, despite the fact the referees said the play ended on the one-yard line. After turning the ball over on downs, the Cowboys offense never touched the football again and the result was another heart-breaking playoff loss at Lambeau Field. e last setback occurred in what is referred to as the “Ice Bowl” in 1967 when the Packers scored on the final play of the game and won 21-17 with the wind chill factor registering minus 48 degrees. e Cowboys had several chances to win this game Sunday, blowing a 21-13 third-quarter lead and not getting enough pressure on hobbled quarterback Aaron Rodgers throughout the game. Green Bay (13-4) takes its good fortune to Cen-

Dez Bryant reacts to the reversal of his incredible catch against Green Bay this past Sunday afternoon.

tury Link Field in Seattle to play against the defending world champion Seahawks Sunday. Seattle (13-4) is an early 7½-point favorite for the right to go to Super Bowl XLIX in a game that kicks off at 2:05 p.m. Orange time. e Seahawks were the only team that didn’t have to struggle too hard to win in the divisional championship round. ey used a plethora of huge plays to subdue the feisty Carolina Panthers 31-17 Saturday night in Seattle to become the first defending Super Bowl champion to win a playoff game since New England in January 2006. Strong safety Kam Chancellor broke the game wide open with his 90-yard interception return for a touchdown midway through the fourth period. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was at his best against the Panthers, directing six offensive plays of 25 yards or more, including a franchiseplayoff record 63-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse plus two earlier catches of 33 yards each. Wilson threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns and scored a passer rating of 149.2, the fifth highest in NFL post-season history. Wilson now has a career passer rating of 109.6 in the playoffs, the highest all-time for any quarterback with at least 150 pass attempts. e two AFC games were exciting with the highly-favored New England Patriots overcoming two 14-point deficits to subdue the Baltimore Ravens 35-31 as quarterback Tom Brady threw for three touchdowns and scored once on a run. See KAZMAR, PAGE 3B

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• 3B

Nineteen Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School boys claimed 22 honors on this year’s District 10-4A Football team. Athletic Director and Head Coach, Randy Crouch, introduced them to the Board of Trustees at Monday night’s Board meeting. Those selected for the All-District Teams include Carter Beck – DL Second Team, Kade Bland – LB Honorable Mention, Reese Bromley – WR First Team and Return Specialist Second Team, Marvis Brown – OL First Team, Tyler Brown – K Second Team, Trey Chandler – DB Second Team and WR Honorable Mention, Robert Green – RB First Team, Dylan Gruber – DB First Team, Taylor Hulsey – OL Second Team and DL First Team, Sam King – DL Second Team, Mitchell Lee – TE Second Team, Bay Quebodeaux – LB First Team, Ethan Reed – OL First Team, Coby Roddy – WR Second Team, Marlon Sanders – DB Honorable Mention, Chris Schilz – P Second Team, Jake Sonnier – QB Honorable Mention, Drake Trawhon – LB Second Team, and Chris Winters – RB Honorable Mention. Pictured are Carter Beck, Robert Green, Tyler Brown, Coby Roddy, Kade Bland, Ethan Reed, Chris Schilz, Drake Trawhon, Mitchell Lee, Dylan Gruber, Chris Winters, Bay Quebodeaux, Marvis Brown, Trey Chandler, Marlon Sanders, Reese Bromley, Taylor Hulsey, and Sam King. Not pictured – Jake Sonnier.

Kazmar Baltimore ran up 428 total yards of offense with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco connecting on four touchdown passes. New England (13-4) will host Indianapolis (13-5) Sunday at 5:40 p.m. after the Colts stymied Denver’s Peyton Manning and upset the Broncos 24-13 at Mile High Stadium Sunday afternoon. Manning’s replacement at Indianapolis, Andrew Luck, was brilliant in his first road playoff win, connecting on 27-of-43 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns. His offensive line surrendered zero sacks. e media already is buzzing about Sunday’s game being the last one of Manning’s career and the swan song of head coach John Fox, after the Broncos spent a ton of money obtaining free agents defensive end DeMarcus Ware, cornerback Aqib Talib and safety T.J. Ward, all three of whom made all-Pro this year. e Broncos have won four straight AFC West titles but keep coming up short in the playoffs, or the “real season” as Fox calls it. Although Fox had a four year record of 46-18, he thought the time was right for this decision to part ways with the Broncos. e real season continues for the Colts, who are seven point underdogs to New England for the right to play in the Super Bowl. I still believe Seattle and New England will earn that right Sunday!!! KWICKIES…It was great that

From Page 2B Houston Astros versatile Craig Biggio finally got into the prestigious Baseball Hall of Fame. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. It’s a shame that Jeff Bagwell didn’t get voted in with Bidge. Unfortunately, I don’t feel the same way about Roger Clemens. And while on the subject of Halls of Fame, it was great that Port Arthur native Jimmy Johnson was a first-time finalist to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after 16 years. e former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl winning coach will be considered at the annual selection committee meeting Jan. 31 in Phoenix. Orange’s Earl omas III also must not be too happy about the NFL’s interpretation of Rule 8, Section 1, Article 3, Item 1 about maintaining control of the football throughout the process of contacting the ground before regaining control of the football. e rule cost Earl a brilliant interception in Seattle’s 31-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers Saturday night. A tip of the Korner Kap to Orangefield’s Colby Choate who was instrumental in Saturday’s victory by the Texas All Stars who defeated the Louisiana All Stars 17-10 in overtime of the EBS Border War Football Showcase played at Cowboy Stadium on the McNeese State campus in Lake Charles. e former Bobcat standout scored a touchdown and then made the game-winning interception which ended the overtime period. e Lamar Cardinals appear

to have a much better men’s basketball team for the 2014-15 season than in previous years. First-year head coach Tic Price apparently has revived the Redbirds as they posted their third Southland Conference victory in four league outings, slipping past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 66-64 on the road Monday night after overpowering Central Arkansas 84-65 Saturday at the Montagne Center on the Lamar Campus in Beaumont. e Big Red shot a sizzling 61 per cent from the field in the first half Saturday night before Price turned the game over to the reserves in the second half. After a slow start the Cardinals currently stand at 9-7 for the season. JUST BETWEEN US…Ohio State went into Monday night’s national championship college football game with a distinct advantage over Oregon. e next semester had not started so the Buckeyes could practice as much as they wanted or needed to last week. But Oregon’s classes already were in session, so the Ducks were limited to only 20 hours of practice last week as per the NCAA rules. e extra practice time paid off for the Buckeyes who blasted the Ducks 42-20 despite being a sixpoint underdog and committing four turnovers. is was the third national championship for Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, who garnered similar honors in 2006 and 2008 at the University of Florida.

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Deaths and Memorials

Clyde Leleux Orange

Anthony Pietrowicz Jr. Orange

Clyde Leleux, 93, of Orange, passed away Jan. 12, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, ursday, Jan. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:009:00 pm, Wednesday Jan. 14 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kaplan, La, Feb. 24, 1921, he was the son of Albert Leleux and Anna (Guidry) Leleux. Clyde served in C. C. Camp and the U.S. Army in World War II and retired from civil service and as a guard for the Port of Orange. He loved hunting, ﬁshing, and working in his garden. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. Clyde loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He is preceded in death by his wife, Billie Leleux; parents, Albert and Anna Leleux; and six brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Loretta Barton and husband, Johnny of Orange and Barbara Cloud Menard and husband, Kenneth of Orange; grandchildren, Johnny Ray Bendo, Jr., Mitzi Whitney and husband, Winston, and Jason Bendo and wife, Rita; great-grandchildren, Amy Bendo, Winston “Deuce” Whitney, Jr., and Jackalyn Whitney and his brother, Lurcey Leleux.

Anthony “Tony” Bernard John Pietrowicz Jr., 58, of Orange passed away Friday, Jan. 9, at his residence. Tony was born Sept. 5, 1956 in Bayonne, NJ to Jean (Swirida) and Anthony Bernard John Pietrowicz Sr. He was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army. Tony had a love for nature and the outdoors; you could always ﬁnd him with a rod and reel in his hand. He was a devoted father and grandfather; his grandchildren were the center of his world. Tony never met a stranger and he was a loving person who will be missed dearly; especially by his beloved dog, Sparkle. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Jason Pietrowicz. Tony is survived by his wife, Terri Pietrowicz of West Orange; daughters, Melinda “Mindy” VanDevender and husband, Bubba of Nederland, Heather Smith of Orange, Brooke Smith of Bridge City; grandchildren, Blake, Balen, Whitney, Ashlyn, Hunter, Kennedy, Karlee, Kaleigh, Kayson, Chelsie, Bryce and great grandchild, Ella Kay. He is also survived by his sister, Veronica Sessbrueger of Lake Tahoe, NV; brothers, James Ryan of Salt Lake, UT, Edward Pietrowicz and wife, Ruth of Texas City. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 3:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 2:00 pm until service time. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Inez Hearn Bridge City Inez Memphis Hearn, 96, longtime resident of Bridge City, passed away Jan. 11, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mattie Duplissey; husband, Leslie Hearn; brothers, Bill D u p l i s s e y, Carl Duplissey, Percy D upli ss e y ; and sister, Demple Dalton. Inez is survived by her children, Janice Overman, Harold Hearn and Ray Hearn all of Bridge City; six grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Her surviving sisters include, Joy Young of Bridge City, Kay Grayson of Woodworth, LA, Billie Jean Malone of Alexandria, LA, and Ruth Willis of Pineville, LA. Inez was born in Lecompte, LA Dec. 17, 1918, the third of nine children. She graduated from Lecompte High School in 1934. Inez worked at Montgomery Ward in Orange and Port Arthur beginning in 1950 for 26 years, many of those as a manager. She also worked at Beall’s part-time during some of those years. After retiring, she moved back to Lecompte to take care of her mother and started working for the Rapides Parish Council on Aging. She was awarded Older Worker of the Year in 1998 by the governor of Louisiana. Inez retired from there when she was 82. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lecompte for 27 years and later attended First Baptist of Bridge City after moving back. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 10:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home. e service will be conducted by the Rev. Lynn Ashcraft, interim pastor at First Baptist Bridge City, and Darrell Segura. Grandson Daren Hearn of Bridge City will deliver the eulogy. Special music will be performed by Breanna Overman. Graveside services will be on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Woodworth, LA with services conducted by the Rev. John A. Hebert. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeffrey Overman, Daren Hearn, Scott Malagarie and David Hearn, Maxie Neely of Bridge City, Kerry Hearn of San Antonio, Kevin Malagarie of Pearland, and Kevin Malagarie Jr. of Baytown. Honorary pallbearers are Dow Gene Anderson of Bridge City, John Paddison and Jake Paddison of Nashville, TN, Corey Malagarie of Alvin, Kris Hearn of Port Neches, and Brad Hearn of Beaumont. e family would like to send a special thank you to the staffs of Magnolia Manor Nursing Home and Harbor Hospice for the excellent care they provided Inez.

Jessie Sartin Bridge City Jessie Lea Young Sartin, 96, of Bridge City, died Sunday, Jan. 11, at Silsbee Oaks Health Care in Silsbee. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. ursday, Jan. 15, at the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. J.W. Harrell and the Rev. Alfred Gibson. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. ursday at Leesville Cemetery in Leesville, La. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Ja. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will continue ursday morning at the church from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Born in Vernon Parish, La., March 4, 1918, Mrs. Sartin was the daughter of Henry Coleman and Exie (Perkins) Young. She was a homemaker and member of the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Willie “Bill” Sartin, Mrs. Sartin is survived by her brother, John C. Young and his wife, Pam, of Lake Charles; niece, Shirley Gilley of Bridge City and a host of other nieces

and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Geane, Jack McDuﬃe, Travis Ashworth, Russell Young, Jackie Sartin and Don Holston. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Rubel, John Toups, Dalton Deslatte and Bill Henagan. e family would like to acknowledge, with grateful appreciation, the love and care provided to Mrs. Sartin by the staﬀ of Hall 4 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care.

Derek Phillips Mauriceville Derek Allen Phillips, 27 of Mauriceville passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Beaumont. Derek was born on March 10, 1987 in Orange, to Ja n e l l e Lundy and Wyatt Paul Phillips. He was a member of Power of Praise Christian Center in Orange. He enjoyed working in sales with Allied Prudential in Beaumont. Derek also enjoyed traveling, cars and car racing. He was a loving person, who lived life to the fullest and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his father, Wyatt Paul Phillips and wife, Laci of Vidor; mother, Janelle Lundy Hill of Mauriceville; daughter Londyn Bryant (Phillips) of Beaumont; sisters, Mindy Wilson of Orange, Shala Carr of Beaumont; nephews, Jayson Zeigler Jr. of Orange, Jarvis Ford of Orange; nieces, Cailen Hallock of Beaumont, Skyelar Hallock of Beaumont. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Power of Praise Christian Church in Orange; with Dr. PA Hardin oﬃciating. Burial was to follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Honoring Derek as pallbearers were Terry Dodson, Stevan Smith, Cash McCarson, Ethan Johnson, Jason Zeigler and Cody Hallock.

Perry Burr Winnie Perry R. Burr, of Winnie, passed away peacefully Jan. 7, at the age of 89. He was born in Orange, on Sept. 30, 1925, to Mattie Smith and Perry Roy Burr. Perry spent his entire childhood in the Orange area. Upon graduation he joined the Merchant Marines serving on the Tullah o m a . When honorably discharged, he decided to continue his military service by joining the Navy, serving on the USS Casablanca. When his tour ended, he returned to Orange and attended McNeese Junior College on a football scholarship. At the end of the 1947 season, he was recruited by LSU, where he continued his football career and obtained a BS in business. He was employed for a time with DuPont and then Phillips Petroleum in Beaumont. In 1950, he moved to Winnie, where he met and married his wife of 61 years, Letha F. Dugat. After a short stint as business manager at East Chambers ISD, he obtained

his real estate license and embarked on a long and prosperous career in commercial and residential real estate and construction. He and Letha spent time traveling Central America. After retiring, he spent many hours honing his woodworking skills building furniture for his family. ey spent many summers enjoying their condo in Galveston with family and friends, sailing and playing golf. Perry is survived by his wife, Letha Burr; step-daughters, Carolyn Cormier and her husband, Rodney, of Winnie and Catherine Good and her husband, Don, of North Carolina; grandchildren, Travis Saunders and his wife, Debbi, of Austin; Natalie Richter and her husband, Jay; Blayne Nolen and his wife, Monica; and Stace Farrow and her husband, Rusty; all of Winnie; and Leslie LaVictoire and Perry LaVictoire, both of North Carolina; and numerous great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and great-grandson, Sawyer Farrow. Mr. Burr, Perry and PaPa was a very quiet and caring man. His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, Winnie. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Winnie, P.O. Box 1570, Winnie, Texas 77665, or the charity of your choice.

Marjorie Stansbury Orange Marjorie E. Stansbury, 80, of Orange, passed away Jan. 9, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, on March 10, 1934, she was the daughter of Virgil John Anderson and Hannah eriot Anderson. Marje loved being outdoors, camping and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Hannah Anderson; daughter, Paula Mooneyham; brothers, Daniel Anderson, Leo Anderson and Leonard Anderson and sisters, Agnes Bertrand and Dorothy Boudreaux. She is survived by her children, David Stansbury and wife, Carol of Orange, Resa Woolman and husband, Walter of Lake Charles, Michael Stansbury and wife, JoAnn of Orange, Phillip Stansbury and wife, Kathleen of Rockport, Darryle Stansbury and wife, Twila of Moses Lake, Wa., Cheryle Mooneyham and husband, Bill of Shenandoah, Stephen Stansbury and wife, Sheila of Nederland and Jon Stansbury and wife, Susan of Lumberton; sister, eresa Bonnette; grandchildren, Robin, Dale, Darren, Wade, Janet, Aaron, John Michael, Tiffany, Amber, Cheryl Charles, Jeff, Patrick, Amber, Adam, Andrew S., Luke, Ben, Mitchell, Jacob, Evangeline, Jaqueline, Heather, Kenneth,

Holly, Candi, Jonathon, Caleb, Dyllon, Andrew M. and Samuel and 21 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Dale Stansbury, Darren Stansbury, Wade Woolman, Aaron Woolman, Adam Stansbury, Luke Stansbury, Ben Stansbury, Mitchell Stansbury, and Kenneth Stansbury. Honorary pallbearers were John Michael Stansbury, Andrew Mooneyham, Jacob Stansbury, Jonathon Stansbury, Andrew Stansbury, and Samuel Mooneyham. e family wishes to express special regards to Dr. Miguel Castellanos, Dr. Steven Mazzola and the doctors and staﬀ at Baptist Hospitals in Orange and Beaumont for their excellent care.

Jack Taylor Woodville Jack Reuben Taylor, 89, of Woodville, died Saturday, Jan. 10, at Silsbee Convalescent Center. He was born on Aug. 20, 1925, to Nancy and George Taylor in Port Arthur, and was a graduate of South Park High School Class of 1942. Jack was a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II. He was a loving husband, daddy, and Paw Paw. Jack was a member of the VFW 1806, Masonic Home and School of Texas, and a 32 Degree Master Mason for South Park Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Velma Taylor; daughter, Jacqueline Woods and her husband, James, of Farmer Branch; son, Daren Cassidy and his wife, Donna, of Beaumont; daughter, Jennie LeBlanc and her husband, Joe, of Orange; son-in-law, Bill Tolar of Woodville; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lula Richardson; brother, George W. Taylor, Jr.; and one daughter, Diana Tolar. A gathering of Mr. Taylor’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., ursday, Jan. 15, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.

Rob Martinez Beaumont Rob Martinez, 52, of Beaumont passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6. A funeral service was Sunday Jan. 11, at the funeral home, with a visitation following until 6:00 p.m. Mr. Marwas tinez born June 4, 1962 in Houston to Roberto C. and Elia (Landa) Martinez. For over 20 years he worked as a chemical engineer for Arkema. He enjoyed live music, art receptions and hanging on a back patio with friends. He was involved in and supported the local arts, music and nightlife. He is preceded in death by his brother, Alex Martinez and is survived by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Areli and Eddie Duran; nephew, Giovanni Duran; niece, Alexa Duran; nephew, Edgar Duran and wife, Jessica and niece, Nyana Duran all of Beaumont.

Tommy Trahan Orange Tommy Trahan, 59, of Orange, passed away Jan. 7, at his home in Orange. Born in Orange, on June 14, 1955, Tommy was the son of Lenis Trahan, Jr. and H e l e n (LeBlanc) Trahan. He was a 1973 graduate of West Orange High School. Tommy was an animal lover. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed working with children by coaching and refereeing little league. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mike Trahan; and his grandparents. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Trahan; sisters and brothers in law, Debbie Berliew and husband, Bobby, all of Orange and Cindy LeBoeuf and husband, Ricky, of Seabrook. He was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews, Holley Cahal and husband, Robb, Misty Hogden, Peggy Berliew, Bridget Freeland, Brandon LeBoeuf and wife, Brianne, and Justin LeBoeuf and wife, Heather; and nine great nieces and great nephews. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Claybar Funeral Home. A mass intention will be scheduled at a later date.

Alfred Peveto Vidor Alfred Lloyd “ Al “ Peveto, 84, of Vidor, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, at his residence. Born Oct. 19, 1930 in Orange, to Edmon and Lois (Deaton) Peveto, he was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church in Vidor, he worked as a rice farmer and then later as a mechanic for the DuPont Beaumont Works Plant where he retired after 31 years of service. Al also served his country as a member of the First Marine Division of the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War, where he received an honorable discharge and a Purple Heart. Al was also a member of the Vidor Masonic Lodge #1286 A. F. and A. M., member of the Scottish Rites, a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and a member of the American Legion Post 0393 in Cleveland. Al is preceded in death by his parents. ose who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Jeanell Peveto; daughter, Marty Taylor and husband, Hyman; son, Vernon Peveto and wife, eresa; granddaughter, Savannah Peveto; brother, Ed Peveto and wife, Gloria; brother in law, Ken Stephenson and wife Pam; sister in law, Joyce Chesser and his special friend, J. D. Walker. Graveside services to honor Al’s life were Friday, Jan. 9, at the Jett Cemetery in Orange. Oﬃciating was Mr. J. D. Walker, friend of the family. Military Honors and interment followed services. For those who desire memorial donations, please make a donation in memory of Al to the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group to assists them in honoring our nation’s veterans, Post Oﬃce Box 12352, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

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Orange County Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield

Wesley United Methodist Church

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Serv. - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m. Wed. Evening Services: Yth & Children - 6:30 p.m. Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

401 N 37th St., Orange Pastor Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sunday 11 a.m. Bible Study Wed. 6 p.m. www.orangewesley.org 409-886-7276

St. Paul United Methodist Church 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch office@stpaulfamily.org Sun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided) For Mid & Sr. High Youth Sun: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Taizé Service - 6:30 p.m. For Children Ages 4–10 Wed. 6 to 7 p.m. – KFC ”Kids for Christ” (Jesus & Me) Club For info regarding preschool enrollment call 409-735-5546

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-4573 - Church 409-988-3003 - Pastor Paul Zoch Worship Services: Traditional - 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Contemporary: 11 a.m. Mondays Compassionate Friends 7pm Tuesdays Compassionate Friends 10am Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly caring and casual church of the future! Come grow with us!

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group: 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

Trinity Baptist Church 1819 16th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Gary Price Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursery Provided

Pope Francis Calls for Reconciliation in Sri Lanka Thursday for the second leg of his trip. The pope was greeted in Colombo by Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, Maithripala Sirisena. He won a close election last week, defeating Mahinda Rajapaksa, who as president had long enjoyed the backing of Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese Buddhist majority but was criticized for failing to use his strength to heal the country following the civil war. Tuesday, the pope addressed the difficulties of healing after the devastating war between government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam, which ended in 2009. He urged Sri Lanka’s multiethnic, multi-

Catholic News Service Staff Report Pope Francis arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, launching a call for reconciliation in a country still healing from a 26-year civil war and emerging from a hard-fought presidential election that highlighted ethnic and religious tensions. The pope’s arrival in Colombo marks the start of his second visit to Asia as pontiff, underscoring his focus on the developing world and a continent that is home to 60% of the world’s population but just 12% of the global Catholic community. Pope Francis travels to the Philippines on

200 W. Roundbunch, BC Off: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Lynn Ashcroft, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Children’s Activities.

900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m. Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt “Our church family welcomes you!” www.westorangechurch.org

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, West Orange, Texas 77630 (409) 882-0862 Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch Services: Sunday Morning 10:00 am Morning Service 11:00 am Nightly Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Service 6:00 pm

Living Word Church Hwy 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659 www.livingwordtx.org Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Serv - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Service - 7 p.m. Come As You Are!

Philippines embody different challenges for the Catholic Church. In Sri Lanka, Catholics make up just 7% of the population, dwarfed by a large Buddhist community that constitutes more than two-thirds of Sri Lankans. The Philippines is home to half of Asia’s Catholics. With 80 million faithful, it has the third-largest Catholic community in the world. Wednesday, he will travel to Madhu, a town in northern Sri Lanka that is predominantly Tamil and home to an important sanctuary that was the site of a 16th-century massacre of Christians. Sri Lanka is still divided along ethnic and religious lines. The U.N. said in 2011 that 40,000 civilians were killed in the last phase of the war, and tensions remain high over responsibility for war crimes during the conflict, the release of political prisoners and the return of confiscated land.

Community Wide Revival The community is invited to attend a community wide revival beginning Jan. 18. Evangelists Paul and Vanessa Cherry will bring the Word and music. The revival will last four days and each night be moved to a different church. Participating churches will encourage their members to attend

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tigation. Mr. Sirisena also opposes an international inquiry but has pledged to set up a credible domestic body. Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, arrives in the faith’s main bastion in Asia this week. WSJ’s Ramy Inocencio previews the pontiff’s path from cathedrals to palaces and grandstands. The pope greeted well-wishers during a procession in his opentop Popemobile. Forty brightly decorated elephants were arranged by the start at the airport. Yellow-and-white Vatican flags flew along the roads into the Sri Lankan capital. The pope has singled out Asia as a special priority since his March 2013 election, seeing opportunity in a continent that has a small, but growing Catholic population. In 2010, about 3% of Asians were Catholic, compared with 72% of Latin Americans and a third of Europeans, according to the Pew Research Center. Sri Lanka and the

religious population to promote “human dignity, respect for human rights and the full inclusion of each member of society.” “Sri Lanka for many years knew the horrors of civil strife and is now seeking to consolidate peace and to heal the scars of those years,” Pope Francis said. “The process of healing… needs to include the pursuit of truth….as a means of promoting justice, healing and unity.” The pope’s comment appeared to refer to the establishment of an investigation into abuses during the war and the possibility of bringing perpetrators to justice. Mr. Rajapaksa resisted an international inves-

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NoTicE To cREdiToRs Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Billie Bryant Becker, Deceased, were issued on January 13, 2015, in Cause No. P17087, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Steven Bryant Wolford and Della Becker Hutchison, Indepenent Co-Executors. 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 steven bryant Wolford della becker Hutchison stephen c. Howard Attorney at law 903 W. Green, orange, Texas 77630 dATEd the 13th day of January, 2015

Stephen C. Howard

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

NOTICE TO ALL NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING PERSONS HAVING Enlarged for proofing. CLAIMS AGAINST CLAIMS AGAINST Actual size: 1 col. THE x 5 ESTATE OF THE ESTATE OF ERNEST GENE GARY WARE, To be published in WALLES, DECEASED The Record Newspapers DECEASED 09/18/13

Notice is hereby given Notice is hereby given that original Letters PlEAsE ANy original Letters Testamentary for thefAx that Testamentary for the Estate of GARY WARE, coRREcTioNs by Estate of ERNEST GENE Deceased, were issued on WALLES, Deceased, P.M. TodAy the 21st day of 5 November, were issued on the 18th 2014, in Cause No. to 735-7346 day of November, 2014, in P17042, pending in the Cause No. P16991, pendThanks, County Court at Law of ing in the County Court at Orange County, Texas, Nicole Law of Orange County, Probate Division to: Texas, Probate Division to: SANDRA LYNN WARE. EMMA SUE WALLES. fAx The residence of such The residence of such 735-7346 Executrix is 4408 # Bob Hall Executrix is 1600 Ogden, Road, Orange TX 77632 Vidor TX 77662 All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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

DATED November 21, 2014

DATED November 18, 2014

Sandra Ware

Emma Sue Walles

SANDRA LYNN WARE Independent Executrix

ciTATioN by PUblicATioN The state of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons interested in the Estate of Emma Renee Gunter Dyer, Deceased cause No. P13940 in county court at law, orange county, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an AMENDED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRS, for Independent Administration and Letters of Administration Pursuant to Section 401.003 of the Texas Estates Code in this estate on November 6, 2014 requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Emma Renee Gunter Dyer, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on November 25, 2014. Karen Jo Vance, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By:

Brandy Robertson, Deputy Brandy Robertson

EMMA SUE WALLES Independent Executrix

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JamES aNThONy mEChE, Deceased, were issued on January 5, 2015, in Cause No. P17078, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: SaNDRa LyNN BROuSSaRD mEChE.

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: Paul m. Fukuda attorney at Law 312 Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 6th day of January, 2015

Paul M. Fukuda

PAUL M. FUKUDA Attorney for Sandra Lynn Broussard Meche State Bar No. 00789915 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-883-4357 Fax 409-883-6263

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given Notice is hereby given that that original Letters original Letters Testamentary Testamentary for the Estate Enlarged proofing. for the Estate of for JAMES BETTY JANE PARSONS, size: 2X5” of KENNETHActual EADS, Deceased, Deceased, were issued on were issued on December 17, January 9, 2015, in Cause 2014, in Cause No. P17032, No. P-17073, pending in Toinbe pending the published County Court in the the County Court at Law at Law,04302014 of ORANGE issue County, of the of OraNgE County, Texas, Texas, LINDA Newspapers GAIL to: KENNETH WAYNE Theto:Record EADS. PARSONS. all persons having claims All PlEAsE persons having fAX claims ANy against this Estate which against this Estate which is is currently being adminiscurrently being administered coRREcTioNs by tered are required to presare required to present them ent them to the undersigned 5 P.M. MoNDAy to the undersigned within the within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. time and in to the 735-7346 manner prescribed by law. c/o Steve Parkhurst Thanks. Attorney at Law LINDA GAIL EADS 1009 Green Ave. c/o: JOE D. ALFORD Orange, Texas 77630 Attorney at Law 105 S. Market Street DATED the 9th day of Orange, Texas 77630 fAX January, 2015

# day 735-7346 DATED the 9th of January, 2015 Joe D. Alford

JOE D. ALFORD

Attorney for LINDA GAIL EADS State Bar No. 01012500 Attorney at Law 105 South Market Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-882-9014 Fax 409-882-0564 E-mail: jd.alford@hotmail.com

each night at a different location. Sunday, Jan. 18 Winfree Baptist Church; Monday, Jan. 19 - First Baptist Church; Tuesday, Jan. 20 - Circle Drive Baptist Church and Wednesday, Jan. 21, Second Baptist Church.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CURTIS ARMSTRONG, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CURTIS L. ARMSTRONG, Deceased, were issued on the 7th day of January, 2015, in Cause No. P17076, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: BEVERLY JEAN ARMSTRONG BURCH. The residence of such Executrix is 1104 Rivedale Road, Grenada, MS 38901. The resident agent is Rex Peveto, 11i Border Street, Orange, TX 77630 All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED January 7, 2015

Beverly Jean Armstrong Burch BEVERLY JEAN ARMSTRONG BURCH, Independent Executrix

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES JOSEPH BLANCHARD, Deceased, were issued on January 9, 2015, in Cause No. P-17074, pending in the County Court at Law of OraNgE County, Texas, to: ROBERT FISHER. all persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Steve Parkhurst Attorney at Law 1009 Green Ave. Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 9th day of January, 2015

Steve Parkhurst

Steve Parkhurst attorney for KENNETH WaYNE ParSONS State Bar No.: 00797206 1009 green ave. Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0892 Facsimile: (409) 670-0888 E-mail: sparkhurst@dieslaw. com

Steve Parkhurst attorney for rOBErT FISHEr State Bar No.: 00797206 1009 green ave. Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0892 Facsimile: (409) 670-0888 E-mail: sparkhurst@dieslaw. com

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PUBLIC NOTICE On December 30, 2014, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or “the Company”) filed an Application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT” or “Commission”) requesting Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CCN”) authorization pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act (“PURA”) § 37.056, and a public interest determination pursuant to PURA § 14.101 (which requires Commission review of certain sales, transfers and mergers) related to ETI’s proposed acquisition of Union Power Station (“UPS”) Power Block 1, a nominally rated 538 MW (summer rated 495 MW) combined cycle gas turbine (“CCGT”) generation unit located on a 300+ acre site on U.S. Highway 167 approximately six miles northeast of the City of El Dorado, in Union County, Arkansas. The Company’s Application also includes a request that the Commission determine, for purposes of future retail rate-setting, that the full investment to acquire UPS Power Block 1, including any acquisition adjustment, should be eligible for inclusion in rate base. The docket number and style of the case are PUC Docket No. 43958 - Application of Entergy Texas, Inc. for Approval of an Amendment to Certificate of Convenience and Necessity and for Public Interest Determination for Purchase of Unit 1, Union Power Station. As part of its electric supply resource planning, ETI has determined that it needs to obtain additional long-term capacity and energy supply resources in the near future. On June 12, 2014, Union Power Partners, L.P., the current owner of UPS, made an unsolicited offer to ETI’s parent, Entergy Corporation, to sell UPS’s four power blocks and associated land and facilities to the affiliated Entergy Operating Companies, including ETI. The Entergy Operating Committee determined that ETI should be allocated UPS Power Block 1. The total direct cost of UPS Power Block 1 and the associated land and facilities is approximately $239 million (including estimated transaction costs and excluding any necessary closing-related adjustments and transmission additions). Approval of the Application will affect all of ETI’s customers in all areas of its service territory, but ETI is not seeking to change its rates in this proceeding. The PUCT will review the Application, establish an intervention date for interested persons, and determine whether the Application should be approved. If the PUCT adopts the 45-day intervention deadline proposed in the Application, the deadline to intervene will be February 13, 2015, and a letter requesting intervention should be received by the PUCT, at its address provided below, by that date. A prehearing conference is expected to be held in Austin, Texas in the near future. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon these proceedings, or obtain further information, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the PUCT’s Office of Consumer Protection at 512-936-7120 or 1-888782-8477. Hearing and speech impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the PUCT at 512-936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2988. All communications should refer to Docket No. 43958. Persons with questions or who want more information about this Application may contact ETI at 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-800368-3749 (select option 4, then 4, then 2, then 2, then 1) during normal business hours. A complete copy of the Application is available for inspection at the Company address listed above. A copy of ETI’s Application may also be viewed on the Commission’s webpage at www.puc.state.tx.us. The Commission maintains an electronic copy of all filings on the “filings – interchange” section of its webpage. The control number for this proceeding is 43958.

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6 temp. positions; approx 10 months; Duties: to operate tractors in the sugar cane fields during the preparation of the fields for the planting season. To assist with the planting and the harvesting of the sugar cane during the harvesting season. Must be able to walk, stand, stoop and reach ground level crop. Work is done in all weather conditions. $10.18 per hour; OT house varies not guaranteed; Job to begin on 3/1/15 through 1/1/16. 3 months of experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Palo Alto, Inc. located in Donaldsonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 4734303. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

8 temp positions; approx 10 months; Duties: to operate farm equipment during the field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week; OT varies, not guaranteed; Job to begin on 3/1/15 through 12/31/15. 3 months of experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Dufeco Planting Co., Inc. located in Convent, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 206-0463. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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Field Workers

4 temp positions; approx 9 ½ months; Duties: to operate farm equipment; planting of sugarcane by hand, farm, field and shed sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; Job to begin on 3/1/15 through 1/1/16. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Welcome Plantation, Inc., Welcome North, L.L.C., and Sweet River Farms, Inc. located in St. James, LA. Worksite located in Lakeland, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (225) 473-9548 or may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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