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It started to get a little heated Monday in the Orange County Comssioners Courtroom during the public hearing regarding the creation of one or more Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZ). It is in conjunction with the proposed 299 Loop in Vidor. There are people on both sides of the coin and a couple of them almost got ejected from the meeting. Duane Gordy with the Community Development Education Foundation was on hand with maps of the proposed zones and to answer any questions commissioners and citizens had on the matter. He explained the TRZ needs to be in place to capture reinvestment

opportunities that will arise from the development of the new road. “They have to be there in advance of growth, or THIBODEAUX you don’t capture anything. There have already been three projects identified that make this necessary. It doesn’t have to be about the one project. The zones can be used to facilitate more than this transportation project,” said Gordy. “This is about the ability to capture revenue growth in advance of it happening, so Orange County can now put dollars aside to meet those transportation impacted needs.”

County Judge Carl Thibodeaux, said his objection was the county being required to front the $40 million to pay for it and the county was in no

position to do that. “Nobody in the court is against the loop,” said Thibodeaux. He just said the county wasn’t in a position to

pay for it. Gordy said he did not see that happening. “At this point, we don’t believe there is going to be a financial institute that

Car burglaries increase during holiday season

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The holiday season is upon us. And just as we prepare for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and visiting the malls and shopping centers, thieves are also preparing to shop . . . . . in your vehicle. The Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA), a division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, reminds drivers that a vehicle is burglarized every two minutes and stolen every eight minutes in the state. These crimes can escalate during the holiday season when drivers frequently shop for gifts and travel to visit friends and family. During these times, drivers are more likely

Former Orange County native Elva Richardson at home in Conroe. RECORD PHOTO: Mike Louviere

to leave belongings within view inside vehicles. The hustle and bustle of the season may also cause drivers to become negligent in locking doors and taking keys. To make matters worse, a thief won’t necessarily stop with taking your vehicle and the things inside. They may also look for personal documents and items that can help them steal your identity or gain access to your home, where

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In celebration of Thanksgiving, the Kindergarten classes at Orangefield Elementary held their annual Thanksgiving Feast. The children spent the week preparing for this event. They all created and decorated headbands, vests and necklaces. Some classes even made tom-toms. Students helped prepare all of the Thanksgiving Feast trimmings, mashed potatoes, corn, beans, and rolls. They also set the tables in their classrooms to enjoy this event with all of their classmates.

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is going to require that guarantee,” said Gordy. According to Gordy, if the language is drafted correctly in the original paperwork of the proposed regional mobility authority (RMA) the county would not be liable. A RMA is a political subdivision formed by one or more counties to finance, acquire, design, construct, operate, maintain, expand or extend transportation projects. Gordy said the RMA is responsible for acquiring the financing and with other projects he has worked with, he implied the downside really dosen’t exist. He said there has never been a project that did not experience economic growth. Commissioner Precinct 1 David Dubose said from the numbers Gordy supplied he didn’t see how it would be payed for otherwise. From the numbers commissioners recieved it appeared to Dubose the county would be assuming a short fall of 1.5 million every year till year 18. “This is something I find

In May, 2015 Elva Richardson will celebrate a century of life. Richardson started his life as a man when he turned 13 and his father was killed in a timber accident. He took on the challenge of becoming the man of the family by working at any job he could find. Possessed with an above average mechanical ability for a young man, he built a car from salvaged and scavenged parts when he was only 14 years old. Jobs were scarce in the depression years and he was lucky enough to become part of the Works Progress Administration, or as it was known, the WPA. Richardson worked as the driver of a two and a half ton truck, called a “duce and a half”. He hauled bridge timbers and “mess cans”. The cans were the lunches for the workers and often when he delivered his load, he was given the utensils for serving and helped the cooks serve the food. In 1940 he and a friend went to Leesville where the large army camp was being built. The two young men hoped to find work. When they got there they were told that there were more men than there was work. “A man told us that if we went to Orange there was a shipMAN OF STEEL Page 5A

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It got a little crazy at the American Legion Post 49 in Orange, Saturday as nine teams of three adults raced on tricycles around the hall, vying for the chance to be the first champion of what will become an annual event. Debbie McGalin won the top honor after several hard fought battles that included thrills, spills and lots of laughter. Dani Eaves came in second. Betty Frederick, who came in third was clearly the most enthusiastic racer of the day, hooping, hollering and highfiving the crowd when she won her first to heats. Debra Courvelle, organizer for the event, announced afterward the event raised $1,342 to help Blue Santa buy toys to give to area families in need. They also collected were two tubs full of non perishable food items that will be donated to Orange Christian Services. Blue Santa provides a merrier Christmas for around 350 Orange County youngsters each year. Deputy John Badeaux, organizer for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Blue Santa program, said this year, requests includBLUE SANTA Page 3A

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Real history busts the myths of Thanksgiving The Mayflower brought the group of English settlers now known as the Pilgrims to North America. Leaving England in the fall of 1620, the Pilgrims were attempting to land near the mouth of the Hudson River, but instead ended up in Cape Cod Harbor. Plymouth, the colony established there by the Pilgrims in 1621, became the first permanent European settlement in New England. The story of the Pilgrims and their harvest feast has since become one of best-known in American history, but you may not know it as well as you think. Discover the facts behind these well-known Thanksgiving myths as provided by the History Channel online. • MYTH: THE FIRST THANKSGIVING WAS IN 1621 AND THE PILGRIMS CELEBRATED IT EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER. Fact: The first feast wasn’t repeated, so it wasn’t the beginning of a tradition. In fact, the colonists didn’t even call the day Thanksgiving. To them, a thanksgiving was a religious holiday in which they would go to church and thank God for a specific event, such as the winning of a battle. On such a religious day, the types of recreational activities that the pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians participated in during the 1621 harvest feast–dancing, singing secular songs, playing games–wouldn’t have been allowed. The feast was a secular celebration, so it never would have been considered a thanksgiving in the pilgrims minds.

• MYTH: THE PILGRIMS WORE ONLY BLACK AND WHITE CLOTHING. THEY HAD BUCKLES ON THEIR HATS, GARMENTS, AND SHOES. Fact: Buckles did not come into fashion until later in the seventeenth century and black and white were commonly worn only on Sunday and formal occasions. Women typically dressed in red, earthy green, brown, blue, violet, and gray, while men wore clothing in white, beige, black, earthy green, and brown. • MYTH: THE PILGRIMS BROUGHT FURNITURE WITH THEM ON THE MAYFLOWER. Fact: The only furniture that the pilgrims brought on the Mayflower was chests and boxes. They constructed wooden furniture once they settled in Plymouth. • MYTH: THE MAYFLOWER WAS HEADED FOR VIRGINIA, BUT DUE TO A NAVIGATIONAL MISTAKE IT ENDED UP IN CAPE COD MASSACHUSETTS. Fact: The Pilgrims were in fact planning to settle in Virginia, but not the modernday state of Virginia. They were part of the Virginia Company, which had the rights to most of the eastern seaboard of the U.S. The pilgrims had intended to go to the Hudson River region in New York State, which would have been considered “Northern Virginia,” but they landed in Cape Cod instead. Treacherous seas prevented them from venturing further south.

• MYTH: THE ORIGINAL THANKSGIVING FEAST TOOK PLACE ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF NOVEMBER. Fact: The original feast in 1621 occurred sometime between September 21 and November 11. Unlike our modern holiday, it was three days long. The event was based on English harvest festivals, which traditionally occurred around the 29th of September. After that first harvest was completed by the Plymouth colonists, Gov. William Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving and prayer, shared by all the colonists and neighboring Indians. In 1623 a day of fasting and prayer during a period of drought was changed to one of thanksgiving because the rain came during the prayers. Gradually the custom prevailed in New England of annually celebrating thanksgiving after the harvest. During the American Revolution a yearly day of national thanksgiving was suggested by the Continental Congress. In 1817 New York State adopted Thanksgiving Day as an annual custom, and by the middle of the 19th century many other states had done the same. In 1863 PresidentAbraham Lincoln appointed a day of thanksgiving as the last Thursday in November, which he may have correlated it with the November 21, 1621, anchoring of the Mayflower at Cape Cod. Since then, each president has issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation. President Franklin D. Rooseveltset the date for Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of November in 1939 (approved by Congress in 1941.)

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Car burglaries rise on holidays they can burglarize additional property. In other words, the theft or burglary of your vehicle may simply be a gateway to the commission of additional crimes. “Auto burglars are more likely to scout malls, shopping centers, entertainment venues, hotels, and other business parking lots this time of year looking for opportunities to break into vehicles,” said Michelle Lanham, program coordinator for ABTPA’s Reduce Auto Theft in Texas (RATT) public awareness task force at Denton Police Department. “Drivers need to understand that almost anything they leave inside their vehicles can be valuable to a thief.

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hard to pass on to other members of the court coming up at a later date, long term debt. Gordy said those numbers were gathered around three years ago when it was just being looked at as a pass through toll. “Since then we’ve learned of more growth and development that might be more readily available,” said Gordy. He implied there is potential industrial growth with the development of infrastructure in that area. “I’m all for a 299 Loop, I’m not for the county paying $40 million to pay for a loop,” said Dubose. Some citizens of Vidor were concerned the loop would just have businesses relocating out of the city and moving north, while Jimmy Smith, a Vidor realtor said Vidor is experiencing a boom and he foresees 20,000 people moving into the area. He said some of the property along the proposed loop would become high dollar waterfront property which would bring many tax dollars into the county and be very positive for Orange County. There is much discussion to continue. The public has 30 days from the public hearing to voice there opinions. Maps of the proposed Transportation Reinvestment Zones are on display in the Commissioners Courtroom and at the office of Commissioner Precinct 4 Jody Crump.

And when vehicles are left unlocked and unattended, drivers are inviting thieves to walk away with everything they see inside, which often includes gifts, purses, wallets, packages, electronics, suitcases, garage door openers, keys, and personal information.” According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, thieves committed 214,294 acts of vehicle burglary and stole 65,671 vehicles in Texas during 2013. In some jurisdictions, more than half of the vehicles stolen had unlocked doors and keys left inside. But drivers can avoid becoming

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Republican appellate court to turn him loose. He is facing five to 99 years but will never serve a day. This ruling by Judge Richardson gives him some breathing room, then it won’t look so bad if he rules for Perry on the two felony charges. Perry, running for president, is a great way for him to raise millions, spend some and keep the rest, enough to afford appealing to the Supreme Court if need be. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004

A TIME FOR GIVING THANKS It’s come on Thanksgiving time and we certainly have plenty to be thankful for. It looks like Thanksgiving time I remember as a boy with the changing of the leaves. It’s not New England but I still appreciate the bright colors, even on the Tallow trees, Oaks, etc. I hope you all get to enjoy a nice day with your families. This year, for the first time, too many of our tribe are away and can’t get home. On a personal note, I’m very thankful for the many years of loyalty so many of you have shown for this column. We may not always be on the same page but your readership has kept this column the most read in our trade area and that makes all the long hours spent worth the time.***** My heart is heavy today because of the illness of so many personal friends. Don Harmon, one of the greatest persons I know is back in the hospital as I write this. He has been transferred to Beaumont and is undergoing surgery to relieve fluid on his brain. Don has always been a benefactor to anyone in need. He’s full of goodness. He and brother Corky have been partners for 57 years and Don’s illness is weighing heavy on him. We pray for the best.***Our prayers go out to Mayor Don Peters, who is very ill also. He has been in the hospital but is home now. He’s fighting a tough battle. Our thoughts are with him.***Attorney Lynwood Sanders is recouping at Harbor Hospice after having his leg amputated. I hear he’s improving every day. We wish him the best.***We are glad to report that our buddy and sweetheart Ms. Pearl Burgess, 94, is on the mend. She has been facing several health problems that would have defeated most normal people. Not Ms. Pearl. She’s 98 pounds of toughness and a thousand pounds of optimism and positive attitude. She is publishing a Thanksgiving poem this week and we’re grateful to her for that.*****If we enjoy good health we are truly blessed. Give thanks and pray for those who are under the weather. I’d best get going. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. PASS A BILL The United States Senate, after several months of negotiating, came up with an immigration bill that both sides and the President agreed on. Once and for all, it would fix the long standing immigration problem. The bill passed the Senate with bi-partisan support of 68 senators. The Senate sent the bill to the Congress expecting a quick vote. That was seventeen months ago. Speaker John Boehner, being held hostage by his Tea Party members, has refused to bring the bill up for a vote. Senate members pleaded with him to just let the Congress vote. Sen. John McCain called it the best bill we could ever hope to have. Others said, “Shame on the Congress if they don’t take up this bill.” Several months ago President Obama warned if the Congress didn’t pass a bill before the end of the year he would take executive action. Congress ignored him and more or less dared him to do it. I said at the time that if Obama did pass his executive action, you would hear the Republicans squeal. On Thursday, President Obama unveiled a landmark plan that includes more border security, rounding up criminals and protecting four million immigrants with families, who have been in the country five years, from deportation. Republicans can’t agree on their course of action. FOX News and talk radio are spinning everything from the President’s lawlessness to impeachment. Other Republican Senators are saying shame on the Congress for not passing a bill. Some FOX News talking heads are making a big deal out of Obama, saying he wasn’t a king or emperor, only the Congress could grant citizenship. It’s apples and oranges. They claim he was referring to amnesty and citizenship and that’s not what he did last week. He granted three year green cards. That is not set in stone. The Congress or the next president can change it. But it’s a good starting point. The craziest thing I’ve heard said was on the Chris Wallace show Sunday, on FOX. Sen. Ted Cruz suggested paralyzing the country. “Don’t approve anything, don’t approve nominations or any funding that doesn’t affect national security. In other words, they would sit on their hands and not approve anything. That’s exactly what the Congress has done for the last six years. The American people said they wanted the Congress to function. They want the Republican Senate to govern. Next year, 24 senate seats are up for the GOP, several in purple states. Democrats only have two seats in purple states. They only need four to take over the Senate and Mitch will only get two years. He will want to accomplish things not just obstruct. As far as the President’s plan being legal, you can book it. There are a lot of things people may not like about the President but he’s not stupid. Obama’s proposal on family values sounds perfectly reasonable and consistent with whatever previous presidents, Democrat or Republican alike, have done. It would become irrelevant if Congress finally got to work and passed a bill on immigration reform that would offer a more permanent solution. Quit squealing. It’s simple, PASS A BILL. PERRY INDICTMENTS NOT DISMISSED Gov. Rick Perry lost his bid to dismiss indictment charges. Judge Richardson over ruled the governor’s technical objections to special prosecutor Michael McCrum. Perry’s legal team immediately hung its hope that the case against Perry violates his constitutional rights. Lawyer Anthony Buzbee said, “We are confident we will ultimately prevail and expect a favorable ruling by the end of November.” I have no doubt somewhere down the line somebody is going to save Perry; I also believe that if he is tried, he will be convicted. If he is like Tom DeLay then they will find a

Lester and Marialeice Saucier will be marshals of the Bridge City Christmas Parade. *****Wayne Dionne, of Bridge City, catches a monster of a flounder on Bailey Road canal. It weighted 8.5 pounds and was over 23 inches long.*****Louis Dugas, who has been writing a column for many years, first in the Dunn owned Opportunity Valley News and then The Record Newspapers announced this week, in his column “LeRaconteur” that he had written his last column. He said, “In the years that I have written this column enough words were used to write at least two books. Now, I want to write that book. I may not succeed but I want to try. I love writing this column and I will miss the comments, yet I must try. Maybe Roy will let me reminisce once in a while. God bless all of you.” (Editor’s note: A great friend of many years, Louis was a historian. He often amazed us all with unknown tidbits about Orange County. He was a former state representative, the youngest ever at the time and also a former district attorney and a great defense attorney. Lou started his book but didn‘t get far before he became ill and died.)*****Ferry Road project to began in Bridge City. City manager Don Fields said work will start in February. All of Ferry, from Texas Ave to Roundbunch, will turn into three-lanes with continuous left turns. The intersections will be widened. (Editor‘s note: The road work took nearly nine years to complete but did away with the narrow, two-lane road that was once the main highway from the Orange to Port Arthur ferry.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: body of 23 year old John David Hannagan of Orangefield was recovered from the Neches River. His truck and trailer had been parked at Esther’s Seafood several days. His 14-foot aluminum boat was recovered by two fishermen near the Entergy out flow area where Hannagan’s body was found.***Willy Bailey, 93, died Nov. 26. He was one of the original Bailey’s who came to the Bridge City area in 1926. He was the son of Capt. Henry and Mary Bailey, who settled on Sabine Lake.***Bill Gibson, 81, died Nov. 22.***Dr. Earnest Lanier, 86, of Bridge City, died Nov. 20.***Charles “Butch” Floyd, Jr., 59, of Orange, died Nov. 28.***William “Bill” Linscomb, 79, of Orange, died Nov. 26.***Lucille Fredrick, 94, of Mauriceville, died Monday, Nov. 29.***Elda Marie Suire, 85, died Nov. 25.***Marian Von Dohler, 95, of Orange, died Nov. 25.***** 40 Years Ago-1974 Jim and Mel Hicks of Hick’s Construction have retired and are moving to Florida.*****James Colvin, a good man, passed away last week. He was Rocky’s dad.*****Roy and Chrystal Wingate are working hard preparing for the bicentennial.*****Bill Smith and Fain Holbrooks lead the sales team at Conn’s Appliance. Fain is teaching Bill everything he knows. That can’t be good for Conn’s.*****Ace Amodeo turned 50 on Nov. 26 and didn’t want anyone to know that he had reached a half century.*****On the basketball court for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears is Clint Plant, Dale McCall, Gary Mikisch, Buck Roberts and C.E. Roth.*****Toni Leigh Green, a real beauty, married Darrell Wayne Terry on Nov. 28.*****On Nov. 30, a wedding shower was held for Frances Herman, bride elect of Ronald Bacak.*****The Dolly’s of Orange are celebrating five birthdays in December. Mama Vera on the 5th, Jerry on the 7th, Kenny on the 10th, Kathy on the 11, and daddy Gerald on the 12th.*****Jo Ann Shelton is marrying somebody on Dec. 10.*****Lowell Scribner is the manager of Palais Royal.*****State Senator D. Roy Harrington speaks to the Bridge City Rotary.*****Jo Ann Brabham celebrates a birthday Dec. 3.*****Cecil Scales says, “If you buy a car from them now, he will bail you out of jail free if you land in one over the upcoming holidays.*****Charles Frederick is a police officer with the Orange Police Department and is voted “Best Liked” Law Enforcement Officer.”*****Congressman Charles Wilson has nominated Samuel Ceraso Sichko, of Orange, to the United States military academy in West Point, New York.*****Harvey Barron is back with the Sherriff’s Department.*****On the basketball courts for the Stark Tigers is Donald Mosby, Michael Davis, Marcus Floyd, Gerald Antoine and Robert Kelly.*****Cowboy Bob Lilly says this will be his last year unless coach Tom Landry ask him to return in 1975 as a back-up player only. A FEW HAPPENINGS Officer Darren Wilson, a Ferguson, Missouri policeman, who’s father Jerry Wilson lives in Orange, will not face state criminal charges in the killing of Michael Brown.The 18-year-old who was 6 foot, 5 inches and weighted 240 pounds. Here‘s all I’m going to say about that. First, Brown disobeyed the officer; secondly, anytime a citizen strikes a peace officer and if the officer fears for his life there will be consequences. Remember, a peace officer puts his life on the line everyday. The end of the day may bring undesired results but they are what they are. Sometimes everyone loses. There are no winners in this case and violence and destruction won’t undo it. What’s done is done. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will meet Dec. 3 at Robert’s. Everyone is always welcome.*****One of our loyal readers wanted us to send her thanks to the good Samaritan who was so helpful Tuesday morning of last week. It seems she had a blow out while on Hwy. 62. A kind man changed her tire but wouldn’t take payment. He did however take some freshly picked lemons. ***** A few folks we know celebrating their special day. On Nov. 26, a bunch of great folks celebrate their big day. I’ll start with the prettiest district judge in Texas, mother of twins and just a nice person, Judge Courtney Arkeen, celebrates.*** This guy I’m sure is not the prettiest district attorney in Texas but he’s a good guy who has been doing a heck of a good job for Orange County over the years. John Kimbrough really is a people’s person and pretty good at picking college football. The next guy, D.J. “Ace” Amodeo, who turns 90, is an interesting person with an interesting past. He knows plenty Orange County history. Ask him about the Orange jail house killing back in the 50’s. Happy birthday Ace.***Russell Dillow, one time Bridge City school board president, owner of the Orange Sears store, celebrates as does our friend Eric Andrus, owner of Central Office Supply, grandson of a good man, Bill Smith, proof that an acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree.***Pretty Taryn Hubbard, daughter of Kim and Lon Hubbard, also celebrates. They share birthdays with singers Tina Turner, 74 and Joe Nichols, 37.*****On Nov. 27, Thanksgiving Day, June and the late Fred Gregory’s daughter Sharon, who was once voted Miss Teenage America, celebrates as does Mark Bourgeois, son of the late Tommy Bourgeois. Also celebrating are Betty Simonton, Melissa Fisher, Don North, Cindy Huckabay and Roy’s sister Shirley Kogas. They join Carolyn Kennedy, 56 and actress Robin Giv-

ens, 49.*****On Nov. 28, a real good guy, Debbie’s longtime husband, head man at Cormier’s Well Service, David Fusilier, celebrates as does our former editor, Veterans Officer, Air Force retired Jerry Childress, who last I heard was married to Barbie, celebrates today. Also Barbara Peveto, Cassandra Carpenter and Cappy Ricks. They join Jon Stewart, 51, and singer Randy Newman, 70.*****On Nov. 29, a good, down to earth guy, with lots of common sense, independent and will be a conscientious county commissioner, John Burton’s boy, Barry, celebrates. He will replace his uncle Owen on the court.***Margaret Louviere turns 94. Her claim to fame is not only her son Mike but at one time she was famous for her banana nut bread. Also Trey Manuel and his son Maddox both celebrate. Granddad Kenneth Manuel celebrates on the next day. Three generations.***Also celebrating are Jim Bob Aven, Sharon Evans and Angela Webb. They join Howie Mandel, 58 and actress Kim Delaney, 52.*****Nov. 30, I could write a page full on this next one. Anyone who knows Norris and Pat Brandon’s girl knows what I’m talking about. Evelyn will do to ride the range with. Happy birthday “Girl Friday.”***Here’s another joker in the same mold as Kee-Kee and Ray Leleux, “Mr. Big Red,” Vance Chauvin, celebrates as does Erin Evans and Brad Braus. They join singer Billy Idol, 58, Bo Jackson, 51, actor Ben Stiller, 40 and actress Kaley Cuoco, 28.*****On Dec. 1, our longtime friend and the friend of the working man, Flo’s “Yes Man,” Gene Edgerly, gets a year older as does longtime Beall’s manager Bill Hare, Amanda George, Kelsey Dardeaux and Wesley Duncan. They join singers Lyle Lovett, 57 and “Whispering“ Bill Anderson, 77 and actress Jenny McCarthy, 42.***We also send happy 36th anniversary wishes to George and Janelle Sehon.*****On Dec. 2, Vergie Thomas, Lisa Walker, Beverly Blalack, Edd Brown and Marie Moran all celebrate. They join singer k.d. lang, 53, actors Stefanie Powers, 72 and “Friends” David Schwimmer, 48.*****Last Friday, the GOP controlled House Intelligence Committee concluded that the U.S. military, CIA and Obama Administration performed properly in Benghazi. No misconduct. For three years attempts have been ongoing to make Benghazi Hillary Clinton’s albatross. Rep. Steve King said, “It was ten times worse than Watergate and Iran-Contra. It became a major obsession for FOX News. They have yet to report that the Republican panel debunked all the noise about Benghazi being a major scandal. There will be those who still want to hang Hillary with it despite the report. As for FOX and talk radio, they have gone underground with this favorable report. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Holly McKinley, Christi Nelson, Mason Grizzaffi, Shelly Hollier, Taryn Hubbard, Katie Deal, Wanda Ferguson, Wanda Monogue, Colby Daville, Juantia Schilcher, Dana Bryant, Emily Fischer, “D.J. “”Ace”” Amodeo”, Eric Andrus, Jessica Harkness, John Kimbrough, Mark Bourgeois, Melissa Fisher, “James “”Red”” Powell”, Nick Miller, Bobby Adams, Sharon Gregory, Tena Kenney, Abby Floyd, Betty Simonton, Cindy Huckabay, Don North, Mildred Frank, Georgietta Daves, Russell Dillow, Andrea Tupper, Jerry Childress, Bette Smith, Haley Barlow, Lynda Walther, Preston Shuford, David Fusilier, Tiffany Osborn, Cappy Ricks, Cassandra Carpenter, Drew Craft, Barbara Peveto, Jade Seibert, Melissa Jenkins, Keith Lange, Sharon Evans, Troy Manuel, Abby Reynolds, Shirley Beaudion, Angela Harkness, Angela Webb, Carrisa Guidry, Freda Riley, Erik Tutt, Jim Bob Aven, Zenobia LeBlanc, Erin Evans, Jamie Applebach, Evelyn Brandon, Sandra Smith, Kenneth Manuel, Leah Vogt, Tish Garrett, Brad Braus, Howard Minor, Ricky Harper, Ryan Anderson, Vance Chauvin, Bill Hare, Stephen Clopp, John Garrison, Frank Welch, Kelsey Dardeau, Mitchell Backer, Wesley Duncan, Amanda George, Cheryl Fornols, Jake Glazner, Vergie Thomas, Lisa Walker, Beverly Blalack, Edd Brown, Eddie Robertson and Marie Moran. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Pooldo Comeaux’s a 70-year old, extremely wealthy widower who owns several big rice farms an da big bank in Abbeville. One day he showed up at da Abbeville Country Club wit a breathtakingly beautiful, sexy, 25-year old blond dat knocks everyone’s socks of with her youthful sex appeal and charm. She hangs on to Comeaux’s arm an listen intently to every word he says. His buddies at da club can’t get over it. Dey corner him an axe, “Pooldo, how you get dat trophy girlfriend, hanh?” Comeaux him, he replies, “Girlfriend? She’s my wife!” Dat really knocked dem over. “Pooldo, how you persuade such a gorgeous young woman to marry you?” “Mais, I lied bout my age, me,” Comeaux replied. “Wat do you mean?” dey axe. “Did you tell her you was 50?” Pooldo, him, he smile and say, “Mais no, me, I tole her dat I was 90.” C’EST TOUT They threw Brady under the bus: Even Orange County friends of Congressman Kevin Brady were saying that he was a shoe-in to be named chairman of “Ways and Means.” Kevin was next in line and should have been promoted, he even believed he would be and used the promotion as a reason citizens should vote for him. Several months ago, in this column, we said not so fast, because if Paul Ryan wanted the chairmanship they would throw Brady under the bus and that’s exactly what happened. Paul Ryan will be the new chairman despite Brady being a good soldier and voting with the crazies. Votes I’m sure he would have rather not made. A small handful, run the “Do nothing Congress” and Brady is not one of them. He made a concerted effort for the post, revamping his party fundraising operation and aggressively lobbying his fellow Republicans for their support to no avail. When Ryan said he wanted it, the game was over.*****Good luck on Friday to Coach Thompson and his Mustangs in the game against La Marque. Read us cover to cover and please shop our family of advertisers. Thanks for your time and have a nice, safe Thanksgiving. Take care and God bless..

The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Man of Steel

From Page 1 the Ordering Office. “All the steel came in by rail. I learned early that things happened to cause late delivery. I just added two weeks to the time they said it would take for delivery. That kept me out of trouble and kept the bosses happy,” said Richardson. He was active in the Orange community as his certificate for 55 years of service to the Lions Club shows. He has also received the Melvin Jones Award, the highest award a Lion can earn. There is also a certificate of appreciation signed by the International President of the Lions International. Only a few months shy of his 100th birthday, the modest man looks and acts much younger. He now lives in Conroe near his daughter, Charlotte. He enjoys early morning breakfasts with his church men’s group, and before a recent fall worked out at a fitness gym almost daily.

Elva Richardson with daughter Charlotte Richardson Evans. RECORD PHOTO: Mike Louviere

yard being built there and we would have a better chance of finding work there,” said Richardson. “Another man overheard us talking and said if we would let him ride to Orange with us, he would buy the gas. We took his offer and drove to Orange.” When they got to Orange they went to the shipyard to look for the hiring office, they found it and the man they gave the ride to saw some men in a car he recognized. “Our rider went to the car and talked to the men a while and came back and told us they were going to give us a job, to be at the office the next morning. We went back and sure enough, they had our names and had jobs for us to go to,” said Richardson. Richardson went to work helping to pour the concrete for the “ways.” The “ways” were the places where the ships were actually built. They had overhead cranes and were built on a slope so that the ships could slide into the water. “I started out helping to put the rebar in the forms so that the concrete could be poured. There was nothing here, we started to build the shipyard so they could build the ships,” said Richardson. In a short time he moved from that job to the Heavy Storage Warehouse. He had attended classes that were held in a fire station to learn to read blueprints, so before long he moved to become a shipfitter apprentice. He had not been on the job long when the foreman came to him and told him the shipfitter had been fired for being drunk and he was going to become the shipfitter. “I told him I did not know anything about the job and he told me it was OK, no one else did either,” said Richardson. “ My pay jumped from 75 cents an hour to about $1.05.” Richardson had only been employed a few months, but with a strong work ethic and the desire to educate himself, he soon moved up to a Leaderman in the Preassembly Department. His crew put together the structure of the ships. They built the transverse frames and bulkheads, and installed gun mounts and aluminum deckhouses. If he looked north of the shipyard, he saw Riverside being built. His most unusual experience was working on a top secret project. A rocket launcher had been designed to be mounted on the Landing Craft Infantry

(LCI) ships. These were a fixed mount and were designed to be fired in support of the landing forces in both the Atlantic and Pacific campaigns. “The Navy wanted 2,000 of these made. It was very top secret and all the building was done in the back of the shipyard, way out of the way. We built them and tested them, but we never fired them. We just tested them to see that they would fire. They were propelled by a five inch shell and there was a rack where the rockets were stacked one on top of another. When one fired, another dropped down in its place. My job was to be sure that the welds were smooth enough for the rockets to drop down,” said Richardson. In 1941, he met the lady that he would marry. They met at a skating rink when he made a visit back home. She was not a skater, but he talked her into trying. Myrtle was a teacher and had no trouble getting a job in Orange. “She got a job teaching school. Her class started with 29 students and the next week she got ten more, then about ten more every Monday for weeks and weeks. They finally built three schools in Riverside. At one time Myrtle was principal at both Tilley and Manley elementary schools,” said Richardson. At the time of Myrtle’s death they had been married 66 years. Richardson made the transition when Consolodiated Shipyard became the American Bridge Division of United States Steel. He had moved into

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Invista presented a $10,000 donation to the WOCCISD Education Foundation at a recent meeting of the WOCCISD Board of Trustees. Pictured are Amber McDonald, Invista Site HR Manager; Krispen Walker, WOCCISD Education Foundation President; Kelsey Bounds, Invista Public Affairs; Ashley Baker, Invista HR Generalist; and WOCCISD Superintendent James Colbert.

Eleven Little Cypress-Mauriceville band students earned chairs in the 2014 Texas Music Educators All-Region Jazz Band. These include Alex Borel, Piano; Cody Girouard, Logan Comeaux, and Tommy Holland, trumpet; Troy Kaufman, alto saxophone; Lincoln Causey, baritone saxophone; Immanuel Brooks, drums; Chris Boaz, bass; and Logan Brown, Jackie Payne and Andrew Usie on trombone. LCM is hosting the concert, which was held earlier this month.

Local earn certificates, AAS degrees Lamar Institute of Technology will graduate almost 250 at its Fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 12. e event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Montagne Center. Local candidates to receive Associate of Applied Science degrees are: Bridge City: Keshia LeeAnn Tomplait, computer drafting technology; Kay Nelda Williams, criminal justice security, threat groups and homeland security; Sasha Renee Francis, diagnostic cardiac sonography; Robert Tyler Landrum, instrumentation technology and Michael Cody Fisette, industrial mechanics. Orange: Michael Rayn Rutherford, Dylan W. Simpson, computer drafting technology; Aaron Daniel Best, computer information systems; Donovon Ryan Crochett, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; Ernest Warren Beadle, Adam Thomas Ridley, Edmon William Willette, instrumentation technology and Krislie Lindsey Acord, process operating technology. Vidor: Charla E. Alldredge, Evy Kathleen Benson, Kara Michelle Warren, accounting technology; Lauren Elizabeth Mansfield, child care and development; Ricky Wayne Geiger, Sheldon Emory Jenkins, computer networking and troubleshooting technology; Jonathan W. Tynes, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; Greg Matthew Hutchinson, industrial mechanics; David Lee Burrahm, Rory N. Lebeouf, Robert Joseph Reed, instrumentation technology and Joshua Ryan Dean, Jose Demetrius Mojica, Keri Lyn Opie, Cody Shane Teems and Jonathon Blake Tinkle, process operating technology. Vinton: Chelsi Denay Clark, diagnostic medical sonography. Candidates to receive certificates of completion are: Bridge City: Hunter Leland Gothia, instrumentation technology and Joshua L. Simon, regional fire academy. Mauriceville: Logan Thomas Holland, regional police academy. Orange: Jalanta Cuyler Allen, computer support technology; Tyler David Roberts, regional fire academy; Ethan Wayne Cowart, Joshua O’Niell Lemoine, Leslie Adam Lovelace, Travis Raymond Seals, Seth Elton Wofford, regional police academy and Aaron Daniel Best, web development. Vidor: Cierra Ann Powell, emergency medical technology.

City of Orange holiday schedule All non-essential City of Orange oﬃces will be closed ursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28 in observance of anksgiving. Garbage regularly picked up on ursday, will be picked up on Friday. Friday pickup will be Saturday. Regular City business will resume Monday, Dec. 1.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Jeanie Istre as the School District Employee of the Month for November. Jeannie Istre is the WO–S Literacy Coach. Primarily, she assists in the support of teachers. Additionally, she works in the development, alignment, articulation, and evaluation of the curriculum; as well as assisting in the alignment of instructional strategies, resources, assessments and staff development. She is also involved in tutoring senior students before, during, and after school. Istre comes early to work and stays late. She serves on multiple student and teacher support committees.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Toy Coffee is Dec. 4

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The Service League of Orange will host it’s annual Toy Coffee 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. “Our first Toy Coffee was held in 1956,” said Lisa Fournet, publicity chairman for the Service League. “So this will be our 58th annual Toy Coffee event. This year there are two beautiful homes to tour!” Visit the homes of Katy and Mark Taylor located at 9085 Liston Cut Off Road, Orange: and Melanie and Michael Lafleur located at 9070 Liston Cut Off Road, Orange. Each guest is asked to bring new unwrapped toys or money donations for the Salvation Army. “All children deserve a Christmas,” she said. For more information contact Joyce Sonnier- Toy Coffee Chair, 409-466-0861.

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Community Bulletin Board

Benefit for Shelly Adams ere will be a beneﬁt for Shelly Adams, owner of A Little Bit Gaudy, from 9:00 am - 11:00 pm, Saturday, Dec. 6, at the VFW in Vinton. Adams recently had brain surgery, and proceeds from the beneﬁt will help defray medical expenses. ere will be an open car show (contact Joyce or Stan Allen at 337-540-4090), silent and live auctions, BBQ lunches, dance exhibitions, music, fall fashion show, jambalaya dinners and a dance. Music throughout the day will be provided by Brad Brinkley, Creole Cookin’, Darrell Crochet and the dance will be played by Zydecane. For more information, contact Dianne at 337912-5664 or J.T. at 409-779-3630. Donations may be made to Capitol One Bank, acct. # 5628989089.

City of West Orange holidays

All non-emergency departments of the City of West Orange will be closed ursday and Friday, Nov. 27- 28 in observance of the anksgiving holidays. Waste Management will not be picking up trash on Friday, but will be picking it up Saturday.

City of Orange holiday schedule

All non-essential City of Orange oﬃces will be closed ursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28 in observance of anksgiving. Garbage regularly picked up on ursday, will be picked up on Friday. Friday pickup will be Saturday. Regular business will resume Monday, Dec. 1.

BCISD announces mandatory in-service for substitutes

A mandatory substitute in-service for new substitute applicants will be held at the Bridge City I.S.D. Administration Building ursday, Jan. 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Applications are available through Dec. 19.

American Legion BBQ fundraiser

e American Legion Post 49 will hold a BBQ fundraiser Dec. 4, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, at the Post at 108 Green Ave. in Orange. e meal is $8 and consists of smoked chicken quarters, link, potato salad, beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon Wednesday, Dec. 3,

and before 9:00 am ursday, Dec. 4 for orders and deliveries.

OC Retired Teachers set meeting

Orange County Retired Teachers will meet Monday, Dec. 8, at 10:30 am at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St., Orange. R. A. Hidalgo, President of District 5, Texas Retired Teachers Association, will speak about retired teachers’ health care and the upcoming Texas Legislative Session. Hughie Allen will provide Christmas music. Members will bring dishes for a covered dish luncheon. Members continue to collect pull tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House, as well as books for the Texas Children’s Book Project. Anyone interested in joining OCRT can receive further information by contacting Kay Kline at 735-9300 or email .

WOHS Christmas dance, reunion set

e West Orange High School annual Christmas dance and reunion will be Saturday, Dec. 13, at the American Legion on Green Ave. in Orange. Doors open at 6:30 pm, for a social until 8:00 pm. Music and dancing will be from 8:00 pm until midnight. ere will be a cash bar and snacks are welcome. Tickets are $10 per person. Music will be provided by Ken Marvel Band, with Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois. For more information, contact Jenny Guidry at 738-2294. e dance is open to the public.

Ministerial Alliance open later hours

e ﬁrst Monday of each month, the Bridge City/Orangeﬁeld Ministerial Alliance will open from 5:00-7:00 pm for those who work and cannot get there during normal business hours. e alliance will be assisting people with food. e Ministerial Alliance is located at 285 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, and can be contacted at 735-8296.

BCLL offering online discount

Bridge City Little League is now oﬀering online registration for Spring 2015, with an early bird discount of $10 per child if you register them by Dec. 31. Coaches, umpires, and other volunteers may complete their application online also at this time. More information can be found at .

Storybook Christmas Parade

Cherished Christmas stories of Santa Claus,

BC Christmas Parade is Dec. 6

e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is lighting up Bridge City this holiday season with their 6th annual Christmas Light Parade. e parade begins Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Roundbunch Rd., ending at Bridge City Intermediate School. Applications to be in the parade will be accepted through Dec. 2 and are available online at www.bridgecitychamber.com or at the chamber oﬃce located at 150 W. Roundbunch. Entry fee for the parade is a donated toy from each participant. e toys collected will go to the Bridge City/Orangeﬁeld Ministerial Alliance for their Christmas Toy Drive. is year’s parade marshal will be Kenneth Dupuis, owner of Dupuis Tire and Automotive. 2014 Citizen of the Year, Jerry Jones (city manager) and 2014 Business of the Year, Bridge City Bank will be featured in the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus, also known as Don and Angie Breaux, will also be in the parade as they have for many years. Parade judges will be Beverly Perry,

Applications for the annual Bridge City Christmas Parade, set for Dec. 6th, are being taken online at www.bridgecitychamber.com.

Debra Bridgers and Mickey Litton Tompkins. One Best overall award will be given as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for ﬂoat, vehicle and dance entries.

For more information, call the chamber at 735-5671 or visit the chamber website at http://www.bridgecitychamber.com/.

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Rudolph, and Frosty will come to life and roll through Orange this holiday season as the Kiwanis Club of Orange, presents “A Story Book Christmas” Parade. e 66th Annual Orange Christmas Parade is scheduled for Dec. 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. e lighted parade will feature ﬂoats from area schools, businesses, and organizations representing the favored Christmas stories we all know and love. Entry forms are available at the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce or on the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Facebook page. is year’s parade is being held in memory of the late Ben Culpepper, Jr.

Orange Community Bridge League

Join bridge players for games on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10:00 am, in the Orange Community Center, 103 N. 5th St. For more information, call 313-0266, or 988-9166.

Mattea to sing at Lutcher on December 6th e Lutcher eater kicks off the holiday season with Grammy Award winner Kathy Mattea presenting Songs and the Season Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 PM. Tickets ranging from $30-$45 are available now at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher eater Box Office at 409-886-5535. With close to 30 Top 40 country hits, twice named Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year, Grammy award winner Kathy Mattea performed at the Lutcher 20 years ago and returns to celebrate this holiday season with a thoughtful blend of old favorites and new songs from her celebrated holiday albums, Joy For Christmas Day and Good News. In correlation with this performance, the Lutcher eater will be collecting non-perishable food items, toys, cash and gift cards to be donated to the Salvation Army for those in need this holiday season. Patrons can find this donation location on the Lutcher first floor lobby. Kathy Mattea, Songs and the Season is sponsored locally by Mathews Jewelers.

Learn to line-dance e Orange Blossom Dancers, hold a ladies dance class every Monday at the Salvation Army Gym, from 6:00-7:30 pm. e classes are free, except for a $2 donation to the Salvation Army. Beginning Oct. 6, a new beginner class is being oﬀered. Even if you have never taken a dance class, come and learn the basic steps and simple line dances. For more information, call Dayle GunnWeatherford at 313-0306

Farmer’s Market Wed. & Sat.

e Farmers Market in Big Lots parking lot is going on Wednesdays, from 2 p.m. until ‘sell out’ and Saturdays, from 7 a.m. until noon. Among the selections fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and squash, there are baked goods, homemade jelly, eggs and sometimes plants (including carnivorous pitcher plants) and much more.

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Catholics should ‘rekindle’ commitment to end racism e scenes of chaos and violence in Ferguson, Missouri, Nov. 24 following the grand jury’s decision not to indict the white police oﬃcer in the shooting death of Michael Brown, an African-American teenager, reveal deeper issues going on in the country, said one of the country’s black Catholic bishops. “e racial divide that exists between blacks and whites is not addressed adequately except when tragedies such as this happen,” said retired Bishop John H. Ricard of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, who is president of the

McDonald Memorial Baptist Church offers Thanksgiving meal McDonald Memorial Baptist Church, located at the corner of South & Broad St. in West Orange invite you to join us for a free community-wide anksgiving meal, ursday, Nov. 27 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please call 883-3974 to make reservations.

Churches offering Soup Kitchen lunches e following churches in Orange oﬀer lunch throughout the week to those in need. All meals are provided free of charge. Monday Mount Sinai Baptist Church 1109 N. 2nd St. 886-2089 Tuesday First Presbyterian Church 902 W. Green Ave. 883-2097 Wednesday St. Mary Catholic Church 912 W. Cherry 883-2883 ursday Mt. Olive Baptist Church 106 W. Park 886-2508 Friday First Presbyterian Church Saturday Salem United Methodist Church 402 W. John Ave. 883-2611

City of West Orange to light tree Dec. 1 e City of West Orange will hold their annual Christmas tree lighting celebration Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., at the gazebo adjacent to City Hall, 2700 Western Ave. ose in attendance will enjoy holiday activities including the tree lighting, caroling, and the traditional ready of e Cajun Night Before Christmas by Judge Carl ibodeaux, and a visit from Santa.

National Black Catholic Congress. e smashed windows, lootings, car and building fires when the grand jury’s decision was announced were “part of a cycle of violence that is going to continue spiraling,” he added. e reactions also went against the Brown family’s wishes to keep “protests peaceful.” In a statement, the family urged the public to channel their “frustration in ways that will make a positive change. We need to work together to fix the system that allowed this to happen.” When asked what can be done to work toward this “positive change,” particularly by the Catholic community, the bishop said Catholics should return to the passion many of them showed during the civil rights movement. “We need to rekindle that commitment and not be so silent and only react when there is a great tragedy that forces us to,” he said Nov. 25 from St. Joseph’s Seminary in Washington where he is rector for the Josephites, the order founded to serve newly freed slaves in the United States and now ministers in African-American communities. e bishop noted that many church leaders were at the forefront in integrating schools and fighting against racial discrimination in the 1950s and ‘60s. St. Louis Archbishop Robert J.

Carlson greets parishioners at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church in Ferguson, Mo., Nov. 24 following a prayer service. e service was held the same evening as violence began to erupt following the announcement that a St. Louis County grand jury would not indict a Ferguson police oﬃcer in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown. (CNS/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review) “e church took an active role” back then, he noted and added that church leaders in St.

Louis have made eﬀorts but overall the church as a whole has not been as “visibly active.” Bishop Ricard, who grew up in the segregated South in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was a seminarian in Washington when the Civil Rights Act passed, does not have a simple reason for why the church has not been as outspoken in recent years but he thinks complacency is partly to blame. “People throw up their hands in air when there aren’t clear solutions or they are distracted by other things going on,” he said.

Two World War 2 Veterans from Orange were honored recently for their service at the Port Arthur Civic Center. Medical Technician Joe Luna (Left) served three years in The Pacific Theater & participated in the release of POWs from the Philippines. Navy Chief Clifton Stutes served 22 years. He survived suicide boat attacks on Okinawa and witnessed the atomic bomb testing at Bikini Atoll. The event was hosted by the Texas Military Honors Team.

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Holiday Leftover Recipes from Nancy and Evy Nancy’s Kitchen by Nancy McWhorter

Evy’s Cajun Kitchen by Evelyn Brandon When families gather for Thanksgiving, or any holiday dinner where the food is likely still cooking as guests start arriving, it’s always nice to have snacks and finger foods available to munch on while waiting for the meal to be served. One of my favorite snacks to prepare is boudain dip. It’s not too heavy, and it is perfect with crackers, chips or a veggie tray. It’s quick and easy and just right for a last minute party food. You can’t go wrong with this popular request. Happy Thanksgiving!

We had family over for Thanksgiving but instead of turkey, we had a spiral ham. There is several ways to use leftover ham such as ham sandwiches, dry beans cooked with ham, ham casseroles, etc. There are plenty of ways to use leftover turkey too. Although turkey is not our favorite, there are many people out there that did have turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner. Now these people probably have lots of leftover turkey. My former daughter-in-law, Theresa Stewart that now lives in Nottingham, England gave me a recipe that is BOUdAin dip the answer to help use up those leftovers. Ingredients You look at all that 1 package boudain/or leftover turkey and don’t have the energy to make another full meal for the family. There is shopping to be done, decorating the house inside and out, assembling the Christmas tree, presents to be wrapped and all the other things that go along with getting ready for the Christmas holidays. This dish is not only quick and easy it will also help use that leftover turkey and provide a substantial meal for the family. Theresa is a good cook and I appreciate her sharing this recipe with the The Record and me. I will prepare it soon but use chicken instead of turkey.

SW TURKEY CASSEROLE

1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (7 oz.) can diced green chile peppers, drained 1 cup sour cream 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas cut into strips 10 oz. cooked turkey, diced 8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken soup, mushroom soup, chile peppers and sour cream. Line the bottom of a 9X13 inch baking pan with corn tortillas. Follow with a layer of turkey. Pour part of the soup mixture over turkey, sprinkle with ½ of the cheese. Repeat layers and top with Cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.

pre-packaged rice dressing 8 ounces sour cream, softened 3-5 Tablespoons mayonnaise, you don’t want

it to be too moist - just casing and crumble into “sticky”. a microwavable bowl. Tony’s seasoning, to taste Microwave boudin for about 2 minutes. Directions Add sour cream, mayo Remove boudin from and seasoning. Continue

heating until mixture is thoroughly heated. Mix well and serve with crackers and/or other “dippables” Bon appétit!

Bill Nickum LUTCF

1930 Texas Avenue • Bridge City • 735-3595

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Thomas takes care of his Orange County fans e phone rang a week ago ursday while I was watching an old $25,000 Pyramid game show hosted by the late Dick Clark and waiting to leave for my 10 a.m. Silver Sneakers class at the Body Workz. On the other end of the line was Debbie omas, mother of NFL player Earl omas III. Debbie said that she just received a text message from her son Earl who wrote that he wanted wife Susan and I to watch him play in his football game in Washington on the next Sunday. I told her that Susan would call her in the early afternoon as soon as she got home from school. After I hung up, I scratched my head and remembered that the Seattle Seahawks had an important game with the first-place Arizona Cardinals Nov. 23 and not the Washington Redskins. I sounded real excited when Susan came home and she wasn’t following what I was telling her very well. So when she returned the phone call, she was floored when Debbie told her that Earl wanted us to watch him play football against Arizona and was sending us two tickets to the game, two round-trip airline tickets to Seattle and two nights stay at the Seattle Hilton. Now both of us were very excited!!! We spent last Friday night at a hotel near George Bush Airport in Houston, hoping to get to see the West Orange-Stark playoff game against Giddings at nearby Turner Stadium. at part of the scenario didn’t come to pass. When we boarded the United Airlines 737 jet airbus, the plane had 200 passengers and crew and was completely full. Several members of Earl’s family were on the flight including uncles and aunts George and Betty Franks, Anthony and Quianna omas and their three children, his grandmother Dora omas, younger brother Seth, and his parents Earl, Jr. and Debbie omas. His parents and Seth flew into Seattle a day earlier to be with him when he launched his Earl omas III Educational Foundation with a fundraiser that netted $230,000—$50,000 of which was Earl’s personal contribution. When we arrived in Seattle shortly after noon on Saturday, Earl had arranged to have two Cadillac Escalades meet us at the airport and bring us to the Hilton. Game Day Sunday in Seattle lasted the entire day but began with a steady rain coming down. A stretch limousine picked us up at the hotel three hours before kickoff and drove us right down to the underground parking lot for the Seattle players. As we were unloading, a gorgeous black Rolls

watched the second half of the Dallas-New York Giants game. e walls were adorned with his various game jerseys and other football memorabilia. After the party we were driven back to the hotel by Earl’s 6-5, 300-pound body guard who was behind the wheel of a new black Mercedes-Benz. We returned to Houston on another United 737 that also was completely full. While driving back to Orange I asked Susan, “What did I do to deserve such a great, all-expenses paid trip like that?” She replied without hesitation, “You hung onto my coattails,”

A happy Earl Thomas is greeted by Susan Kazmar (left) and Joe Kazmar coming out of the locker room at Century Link Stadium in Seattle after Thomas led the Seahawks’ defense to a 19-3 victory Sunday over the Arizona Cardinals. Susan was recognized by Earl with a trip to Seattle because she was his pre-calculus teacher at West Orange-Stark and tutored him for the SAT.

Royce needed to get by. It was Earl, who was in a hurry, but had enough time to greet us and have a picture taken. Our group had a special invitation to a private pre-game party under Century Link Stadium that was almost like a carnival, with various games, a band, cold drinks and snacks. By game time, the rain had stopped and the sky was cloudless as we climbed up to our seats on the third level of the huge stadium. e game was billed as being between the NFL’s two best defenses and the 9-3 halftime score verified it. Just as the Seahawks were driving for the game’s only touchdown, I got whacked on the back of my head. A young lady about three rows up from us came flying down after being knocked over by an un-sober man who had fallen out of the stands into her. Somehow my left arm helped break her fall as she landed in the row in front of us. Dazed and scared to death, she slowly got up and thankfully was all right. e fellow who started the mishap suffered a gashed chin and was escorted downstairs. e Seahawks scored to increase their lead to 163 late in the third period. But Arizona took the ensuing kickoff and was driving when Earl made a crucial stop on a third-down pass completion, forcing the Cardinals to punt.

at play, in my opinion, swung the momentum Seattle’s way for good as they went on to beat the NFL’s winningest team 19-3 to the delight of the unbelievably loud crowd. e victory put the Seahawks back in the playoﬀ hunt, tying them with the Dallas Cowboys for the two NFC wild card spots if the season ended today. Our Orange entourage had passes to greet the players as they were coming out of the locker room. As he always did at West Orange-Stark and Texas, Earl was the very last player to come out of the dressing room. He was interviewed after the game by the Seattle Times and was quoted in Monday’s edition as saying, “For the ﬁrst time this year, I think we played for pure reasons, with no strings attached.” e Seahawks also were as close to a full defensive squad as they’ve had since the opener against Green Bay. e limo then brought us to Earl’s home in the upscale suburb of Bellevue where we were treated to a barbecued beef meal with all the trimmings. I went downstairs to his “Man Cave” which had a monstrous television with theater-like comfortable couches with drink-holders and

Earl Thomas III

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MUSTANG INSIDER

Mustangs romp past Giddings, Cougars next Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record

Living up to exactly what was expected, the Giddings Buffalo held tough against the Mustangs until the fourth quarter, when WO-S pulled ahead and finished the game strong, 34-14. e win moves the Mustangs on to the regional round where they will face the LaMarque Cougars (11-1) Friday night at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown at 7 pm. “We’re still alive,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “I’m happy that we are still playing. It took us the first half to get into the game mentally after having to deal with our off week and then the game against Scarborough.” e Mustang offense finished strong with a fairly balanced attack with 232 rushing yards and 141 passing yards. Quarterback Jack Dallas had 12 of 20 pass completions and 4 carries for 22 yards, including the first touchdown of the game. After the opening kickoff, both teams traded three and outs before the Mustangs finally got on the board with Dallas’s quarterback draw from three yards out. Hector Vela’s kick was good and WO-S was on the board with less than 6 minutes off of the clock. e Buffs answered right back as running back Raylon Hickey took the kickoff almost all the way back. Two plays later, Hickey tied the game at 7-7. e Mustangs were able to answer back at the beginning of the second quarter. Running back Grant LaPoint-Teate, who finished the game with 174 rusing yards, took the ball in from just two yards out, after a 25-yard Dallas pass to Will Johnson set the Mustangs up at the two yard line. e Mustangs went to the locker room at the half, up 14-7, after ending the second quarter, knocking on the door of the goal line when Dallas ran for 31 yards but was knocked out of bounds close to the end zone. Giddings was not intimidated by the Mustangs and took no time putting seven more points on the board to tie the game to start the third quarter. WO-S answered back with a 11 play scoring drive of their own, most on the legs of LaPoint-Teate. Trey Baldwin did the honors to score six from just one yard out. Vela’s kick was no good, but the Mustangs were still up by 6, 20-14. Baldwin would hit the endzone two more times late in the fourth to seal the game. e first of his last two was set up after the Mustangs went for it on fourth down and Dallas hit receiver Jeron Preston on a crucial nine yard pass to keep the drive alive. On the very next play Baldwin fumbled but Mustang Mandel-Turner King came up with the advancing ball and Baldwin took it in for the score on the next play. Vela’s kick was good and the score stood at 27-14. Giddings took the Mustangs kick off for a ride again, stopped at the 28 yard line. ree plays later,

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The Chain Gang defense held Giddings to just seven first downs and 135 offensive yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Quarterback Jack Dallas scores the first touchdown on a quarterback draw. Dallas rushed for 22 yards and threw for 141. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

WO-S' Grant LaPoint-Teate had a great night on the ground, rushing for 174 yards and a touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

Playoff Tickets & Directions

e West Orange-Stark vs. La Marque Cougars, Regional Round Football game will be played on Friday, Nov. 28, at 7:00 pm at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown. Tickets will only be on sale in the WOS Athletic oﬃce on Monday, Nov. 24, from 9:00 pm -12:00 pm and 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $8. Directions to Stallworth Stadium, 2100 East Archer Road Baytown, (corner of Sjolander & Archer Rd.) • I-10 W to Beaumont • Continue I-10 W to Baytown • Exit Sjolander Road, turn south, travel approximately one mile to Archer Road & turn right on Archer. Stadium is visible on the left.

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Mustang Justin Brown stops Giddings’ Raylin Hickey for a loss. RECORD PHOTO: Earl Davis Deionte' Thompson snagged an interception late into the game, running it back 82 yards, to set up the Mustangs last score of the night. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

Mustang Insider Deionte’ ompson jumped in front of the Buffalo receiver and took the ball 82 yards before being tackled at the 8. On the next play, Baldwin took the ball in for the final score. Vela’s kick was good, and with less than two minutes left to play, the Mustangs were up 34-14. e Chain Gang defense held Giddings to just 7 first downs and 137 total offensive yards, and intercepted the ball twice, the first by Will Johnson early in the game. “I was proud of the way Grant ran, and I felt like the O-line blocked well for us,” ompson said. “e defense did a good job, especially in the fourth quarter and when they needed to. We had a couple of big plays by our defensive backs, with two interceptions by DT and Will. e final score was 34-14 and the Mustangs are still alive.” Next up for the Mustangs are the feisty Cougars of LaMarque, who beat Sweeney 19-7 last Friday. is will be the fifth meeting in school history between the two teams. e Cougars have won three of the last four outings and either won or played for the state championship those three years. In 2000, the Mustangs defeated LaMarque for the first time, 10-6, in the Astrodome and WO-S played for the state championship three weeks later. “LaMarque is a perennial playoff team, but so are Mustang Trey Baldwin was the short yardage we,” ompson said. “We have yet to play four quarters specialist for WO-S Friday night, scoring and we have some things to work on this week. Any- three times, even though he only had 36 thing short of 48 minutes of play and we won’t make yards on 7 carries. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall it.” e Cougars, who run the Wing T with some spread sets, are led by #22 Alan Cooper, #24 Daequan Jones and #6 Ladarrian Ellis-Jones, who quarterbacked last year. Junior Jalen Williams is the quarterback for LaMarque. According to ompson, they are the LaMarque of old with their speed, size quickness and tradition. “We will be battling the anksgiving holidays and will have to have their undivided attention in practice in this week,” ompson said. “But if the game is close late, I think we have a good chance.” Tickets were only on sale this past Monday, but will be available at the gate for $8. Directions to Stall worth stadium (2100 East Archer Road, Baytown) are as follows: Take I-10W to Beaumont and on to Baytown. Exit Sjolander Road and take a left, going south. Go approximately one mile and turn right onto Archer Road. e stadium will be on the left. e Mustangs are the visitors.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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‘Usual Suspects’ ... not just the name of a good movie “I loved that movie,” said 15 year old Isaac, “but I couldn’t believe it was the name of a fishing bait as well. I thought Dad was kidding when he said y’all caught your fish on Usual Suspects last week. “Which came first… ..the movie or the bait?” I couldn’t answer that question, but after consistently catching both reds and trout on a very windy day, Isaac was hoarding empty packages rather than bothering to try recalling which colors worked the best. He initially planned to order some after anksgiving, but called later to say that they found almost every color and size at Simon Outfitters before leaving town the following morning. I didn’t buy into the Baton Rouge based H & H product as quickly as Isaac. As a matter of fact, it took two years of getting consistently worn out by Capt. Adam Jaynes and Capt. Johnny Cormier before I ever gave their Tsunami Swim bait an honest shot. Not surprisingly, I discovered it to be very difficult to find in area tackle shops so I fished them only when I found them while shopping for other baits. Enter Tal Cowan, the owner of the popular Texas Tackle Factory line up. While talking with him about his own baits he mentioned that H&H was about to come out with a Swim Bait and based on their track record it would be a good one. Cowan’s forecast proved to be right on the money. Only weeks after that conversation, I purchased my first package of three inch Suspects and that sealed the deal with Swim Baits for me. ere are, without question, several other very good Swim baits on the market, but their color choices are more limited and the four inch Suspect tracks just as true as the shorter version. When you are in the business of providing clients with tackle

two hundred plus days a year, the ultimate hope is that one size and one color fits all and that the lure is durable. I have found them to be no more or no less durable than any of the other quality Swim Baits and, much to my chagrin; I have discovered that both color and size can make a huge difference on any given day.In my opinion, that is where the Suspect really shines! I have had enough days where the three inch version was hotter than the four inch and vice versa and I have caught fish on one color when they would not touch another. More importantly, I have heard the same thing from the majority of fishermen that have elevated them to their start-

ing line-ups.Size is usually not as critical as color when fishing a Suspect at any depth and I still find that the smaller version yields more strikes. Easily the most appealing trait of the lure is that it is as effective bumped off the bottom in fifteen feet of water as it is fished on a slow steady retrieve in less than two feet of water. For the most part, regardless of depth, it is at its best when fished on a slow steady retrieve. It can be difficult making yourself fish it that way after imparting some kind of action with conventional tails for years, but it’s the vibration of the paddle tail that most attracts fish. As much as I wish there were, there is no single bait or color that will catch fish everyday regardless of the weather or water clarity. ere are also baits that are more fun to catch fish on

Chris fooled this nice red with a four inch Suspect!

Outlook improves for goose hunters I stood at the edge of my driveway with my head cocked to one side and a smile on my face, the big group of speckle bellied geese finally came into view and the picture was now complete. I turned to walk back into my yard to continue a little boat maintenance and I froze again, this time it was snow geese that stopped my forward progress. I don’t know what it is but it seems I hear geese almost everywhere these days, sort of like you think you hear the phone ring when you are in the shower, you are not quite sure but you have to stop and listen anyway. For legions of waterfowl hunters the goose represents a regal and extremely challenging quarry. Many hunters believe the mature snow goose is perhaps the toughest of all game birds to hunt, they have great eyesight and their instincts are incredible. On a typical goose hunt most hunters take plenty of the juveniles, they are by far the easiest to lure into shotgun range. Mature snows, with their noticeably whiter plumage and bigger bodies, tend to be decoy wary and much tougher to fool. A true big mature snow is indeed a trophy to be proud of as any hunter can attest to. e flocks of these great birds invade the Texas coastal prairies and afford hunters some outstanding action. Guides along the coastal prairie will tell you the most successful usually coincide with foggy mornings. e overcast skies and foggy weather make it much easier decoy these wary birds into your spread. During the last weeks of the second split it seems like the geese start making the transition from rice stubble to plowed fields where they are dining on all sorts of different foods. Hunters with access to plowed ground and green fields have the upper hand for the rest of the season as the menu will change once these birds ready themselves for the migration back north. Green field hunts in December and January can be awesome as the geese load up on the protein rich grass, sometimes it’s difficult to even shoot them out of a field. I have seen farmers drive into green fields to work and the geese will get up just long enough for the farmer to pass and then they go right back to same spot and continue eating. Late regular season hunts and early conservation season hunts will more than likely be better in these green fields.

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than others (any size topwater), but at the very least, the swim bait is a user-friendly bait that requires little more than casting and retrieving. We caught a lot of good ﬁsh today on the four inch version and I may well zero on it tomorrow, but if I crash and burn with any Swim Bait ... it will be with a Usual Suspect! us far, the runoﬀ from last weekend’s downpour has dirtied up the river a little, but it still

hasn’t slowed down the bite to any significant degree. We did a little better on trout and reds fishing brighter colors like space guppy and wildfire tiger, but I think most any color pattern that includes a chartreuse tail will work. Two days in a row we kept two fish flounder limits that averaged better than three pounds and we didn’t fish for them until after tiring of catching reds and trout. All of the flounder were taken on

either a three inch Swim Bait or a quarter ounce spinnerbait with a chartreuse Gulp swimming mullet body. ere was just enough low land flooding from Saturday’s downpour to dislodge some pretty significant floaters and send them down both Cow and Adams bayou. Slow down and consider starting your day after first light if you haven’t been out in a while. Happy anksgiving!

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Deaths and Memorials

William ‘Bill’ Ogg Orangefield

Timothy Collins Houston

William “Bill” Ogg, of Orangeﬁeld, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25. Funeral services are pending with Claybar Funeral Home.

e Celebration of Life for Mr. Ti m o thy Ray Collins, Sr., 57, of Houston, will be Saturday, Nov. 29, at 11:00 a.m., at the Starlight Church of God In Christ. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the church. He died Nov. 22, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston. A United States Army Veteran, he was a former Medical Health Technician at Western State Hospital in Steilacoom, WA. Survivors include his wife, Janet Collins of Houston; three sons, Alangelo Collins and Timothy R.Collins, Jr., both of Houston, and Andrew Collins, III of Tacoma, WA; one daughter, Tanshell Williams of North Charleston, SC; mother, Evana Collins Franklin of Houston; ﬁve sisters, Ramona Collins Washington, Connie Hicks, Shona Sweet, and Sonya Garrett, all of Houston and Catrice Mitchell of Orange and eight grandchildren. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at www.sparrowfuneralhome.com

James Molley, Sr. Orange James Joseph (Jim) Molley Sr., 94 of Orange, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, at the Meadows Nursing home in Orange. He has fought the good fight and is now with his heavenly Father, in the company of the many friends and family that have preceded him. Jim was born Feb. 25, 1920 in Orange, to Joseph James Molley Sr. and Victoria (Mazzu) Molley. He attended Lutcher Stark High School and was active in sports. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in October 1942. He trained in Eagle Pass, before being stationed in Oahu, Hawaii. He was honorably discharged in Feb., 1946. Jim returned to Orange and became a business owner, building and operating the Macarthur Courts Motel and Tower Restaurant and the Whang Doodle Restaurant and J&J Sporting Goods on the circle in Orange. Jim met the love of his life, Gloria Ann Brown and they were married on Nov., 28, 1950. This week would mark their 64th wedding anniversary. They built a wonderful life together and operated several businesses. The Molley family homes located where the Super Wal-Mart now stands were a gathering place for family and friends. Jim and Gloria were gracious hosts to dignitaries and celebrities as they traveled through southeast Texas. Jim was a gentle soul with an unyielding love for his Lord and his family. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a St Mary’s Knights of Columbus. He met no stranger and was eager to offer a helping hand. He had a special place in his heart for his pets. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Gloria and his brother Joseph Molley Jr. Those left to cherish his memory are, daughter and sonin-law Eva and Mike Magnuson of Orange; son and daughter-inlaw James Jr. and Vickie Molley of Silsbee; son and daughter-inlaw Robin and Tanya Molley of Orange. Grandchildren Gabrielle Thompson and her husband Tommy of The Woodlands; Lauren Poutra and her husband Blake of Orange; Mclain and Mikail Molley of Orange. Step grandchildren, April Johnson and he husband Cole of Yantis, Josh Magnuson and his wife Rachel of Vidor; Ian, Evan, Aaron and Olivier Morris of Atlanta Ga.; Great grandchildren, Rylee, Ella, and Harper Thompson; Madding and Murphy Poutra; Lucas, Macie and Maddie Magnuson; Nikolas Johnson; and many nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Rosary will begin at 5:00 pm with visitation to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Monday, Dec. 1, at St Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnny Molley, Ronnie Puckett, Greg LeBlanc, Nolan LeBlanc, Josh Magnuson, Antoine Leblanc, and Stanley Copper. The family would like to graciously thank the nurses and staff at The Meadows Nursing Home for the loving care they provided Jim during his last years.

Alix Broussard Bridge City Alix Broussard, 93, of Bridge City, passed away Nov. 24, at Summer Place Nursing Home in Beaumont. A graveside service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, Nov. 28, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Michael Gore Silsbee Michael Lynn Gore, 55, of Silsbee, died ursday, Nov. 20. He was born July 3, 1959, to Dorothy Ashcraft Gore and omas Gore, in Galveston. Mike was a h e a v y equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Jenni G o r e ; daughters , Haley and Hanna Belle Gore, both of Silsbee; mother, Dorothy Gore, of Lumberton; sister, Kathy Cloud and her husband, Jimmy, of Lumberton and brother, Ricky Gore and his wife, Maxine, of Orange. He is preceded in death by his father. A memorial service for Mr. Gore will be at 6:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Thomas Gilcrease Orange omas Ray Gilcrease, 73, of Orange, passed away on Nov. 21, at his home in Orange. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 24, at North Orange Baptist in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Scott McIntosh, Senior Pastor of North Orange Baptist Church. Burial followed at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton. Born in Zwolle, La., March 12, 1941, he was the son of Edward Gilcrease and Hazel Adams Gilcrease. Tom made a career working for the Texas Department of Correction, e Jefferson County Sherriff ’s Department, Unocal and Mobil Chemical. He was an active member of North Orange Baptist Church. He loved gardening, canning, camping, and being in the outdoors. He also enjoyed helping his wife make blue jean quilts and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Timothy Wade Gilcrease. He is survived by his wife Dolores Gilcrease of Orange; son, Terry Ray Gilcrease of Nederland; daughters, Rene` Robinson and husband, Randall of Pearland, Tamara (Tammy) Norris and husband Wesley of Vidor, and Tracey Gilcrease Williford and husband Jerry of Jasper; brother, David Smith Gilcrease of Huntsville; 11 grandchildren and their spouses and five great grandchildren

In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 16th Street, Orange, Texas 77632.

Beau McClelland Orange

Beau McClelland, 44, of Orange died in Port Lavaca Nov. 18. He loved taking care of his cows. Funeral services were held at Pine Forest Baptist Church Saturday, Nov. 22, with internment following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City . Beau is survived by his parents Jerry and Betty McClelland; sister Karen McClelland, all of Vidor; brother-in-law Richard Coulter of Bridge City; nephews David Coulter and his wife Miranda, and their daughter Alyce, Cameron Coulter and Summer and Brady Coulter, all of Bridge City. He was preceded in death by his sister Julie McClelland Coulter.

Justin Lakey Orange Justin Douglas Lynn Lakey, 25, of Orange, died Sunday, Nov. 16, in Beaumont. He worked as an iron worker for Performance Contractors. Funeral was held at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor ursday Nov. 20, with internment following at Restlawn Memorial Park following the service. Justin is survived by his daughters Aspein Reign Lakey, and Hadleigh Brooke Lakey, both of Bridge City; mother and step father Tina and Adam Leger of Vidor; brothers Roger D. Beaumont, Jr. of Kirbyville, and Roman D. Beaumont of Orange; sister Savannah R. Beaumont of Vidor; step-brothers Ronald D. Lakey, Jr., Aaron D. Lakey and William D. Lakey, all of Bridge City; grandmother, Phyllis Hancock; stepgrandfather Ron Hancock and uncle Buddy Stephenson, all of Vidor.

Mary Land Bridge City Mary June Land, 90, of Bridge City, passed away Nov. 18, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian burial was Friday, Nov. 21, at St. H e n r y Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating was Father Steve Leger. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Aug. 2, 1924, June was the daughter of Cleaus Hulin and Leona (Trahan) Hulin. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved spending time and fishing with her family. June was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church of Bridge City as well as an original member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Bridge City Volunteer Fire Department, a past member of the Boys Scouts of America and participated in the yearly Relay for Life walk as a cancer survivor. She will truly be missed by all that knew and loved her. June was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Arledge Land; son, Harrison Arledge Land Jr. and her granddaughter, Robyn Lynn Land. She is survived by her son, Rickey Land and wife Doris, of Bridge City; daughters, Candy Lavine, Rebecca Land and Dorothy Truncale, all of Bridge City; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and three greatgreat grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Tony Lavine, Buddy Land, Jake Truncale, Nolen Chatagnier, Chuck Jackson, and Jason Ward. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 755 S. 11th Street, Ste. 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

Dorothy Burks Richmond, Texas Dorothy Hebert Burks passed away peacefully Nov. 19, in Richmond, TX. She was born Feb. 8, 1923 in Cow Island, La., to Jerome and Lillian Hebert. She retired from the City of Orange after working for many years in the Water and Sewer Department. She lived in Orange for 48 years before moving to the Houston area to be

closer to her daughters. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 53 years, Charles M. Burks; parents, and two brothers, Raymus and Rodney Hebert. She is survived by her children, Jimmie Sue Swilley and her husband, Jim of Richmond, TX, Lanny Burks of Maclenney, FL, and Lisa Shockley and her husband, Ken of Spring. She was “DeeDee” to her six grandchildren, Amy, Michele, Holly, Jason, Kevin and Ryan. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, Kayla, Hunter, Elizabeth, Alex, Samantha, Chloe, Keen, Jude, Kason B., and Kason P. She is also survived by one brother, Luther Hebert and three sisters, Lois LaBorde, Daisetta Hebert, and Fiety Bates, along with several nieces, nephews and many friends. Pallbearers were Jason Swilley, Kevin Shockley, Ryan Shockley, Randy Hebert, Roy McDonald, and Mickye Hebert. e family received friends at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Saturday, Nov. 22, and funeral services followed visitation. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make donations to the Charles M .Burks Memorial Scholarship Fund at Wells Fargo Bank, to beneﬁt LCM girls’ basketball or softball players. Please reference account number: .

Betty Parsons Orange Betty Jane Parsons, 81, of Orange, passed away ursday, Nov. 20, at H a r b o r Hospice in Beaumont following an illness. Born July 21, 1933 in Bald Knob, Ar. to Lonnie Aldridge and Nettie Bell (Rooks) Aldridge, she was a resident of Orange since December of 1966, she was a member of the Little Cypress Baptist Church and she worked as a Supervisor for the Bealls Store in Orange. Mrs. Parsons was very involved in her church, she loved the Lord Jesus Christ; sang in the choir and assisted in many capacities. She had a very strong work ethic and was an early riser. She enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends. She will be remembered for her cooking and her family will most fondly remember her biscuits. Her children shared that she raised them with a strong hand and she cherished taking care of many of her family. Mrs. Parsons is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 53 years, Floyd Parsons, and her sisters, Polly Aldridge, Eileen Hiler and Wanda ompson. ose who will most cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda Owens and husband, Gary of Orange and Tammie Falls and husband, Robert of Orangefield; sons, Billy Parsons and wife, Doris of Mauriceville, Terry Parsons and wife, Tricia of Village Mills and Kenneth Parsons and wife, Priscilla of Orange; mother of two of her grandchildren, Janice Reeves of Orange; 10 grandchildren, Brad Parsons, Brandi Moore, Bryan Parsons, Jennifer Parsons, Brooke Andradem Becky Book, Aaron Parsons, Ethan Parsons, Meeghan Haley and Braedon Falls; 10 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and members of her extended family. Services to remember and honor her life were Monday, Nov. 24, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Dustin Guidry, with First Baptist Church in Groves. Rite of committal and interment followed services where she was laid to rest next to her husband in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Honoring Mrs. Parsons as pallbearers were Brad Parsons, Bryan Parsons, Aaron Parsons, Ethan Parsons, Braedon Falls and Jeff Book Condolences may be listed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Normandine Vann Orange Normandine Gunter Vann, 88, of Orange, passed away peacefully Nov. 20. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃc i ating was Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Norma was born March 13, 1926 in Orange. She graduated from Orange High School in 1942. After graduating, she worked for Orange County Abstract Company. From 19431945 she worked in the personnel oﬃce at Consolidated Steel. Norma married the love of her life, William Vann, Aug. 3, 1945. She was a member of Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, George and Maude Gunter; her loving husband, William Vann; brothers Larry Gunter, Greg Gunter, Clifton Gunter, Herbert Gunter, and Charles Gunter; sisters Carol Ann Gunter, Margi Balas, and Georgie Jackson. ose left to cherish her memory are daughters, Maraline Vann of Orange and Georgeann Johnston and husband Andy, of Austin; grandson Lucas Vann Johnston of France; brothers Harold Gunter and Jim Gunter and numerous nieces and nephews. Norma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was considerate, competitive, and inquisitive. She was adept at cooking, baking, and sewing. She will be remembered as a dependable, charitable person.

Curtis Armstrong Orange

“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchhill Curtis Lavergne Armstrong was born in Orange, May 9, 1921 to Curtis L a m a r Armstrong and Mary Ethel Hatton Armstrong. A grandson of early Orange pioneer John Moses Hatton, Curtis grew up in a time when horses were an acceptable (and often preferred) mode of transportation and cattle drives still occurred across Roundbunch. He and his two older sisters, Loraine and Gladys, were raised on their parents’ dairy farm, learning at a young age the values of respect, honesty, and hard work. Curtis was a man of many hats – he was a World War II Navy veteran, a charter member of the Orange County Sheriff Posse and Mounted Quadrille, President of the West Orange School Board in the ‘60s, an operator at DuPont Sabine River Works, and a youth leader and Deacon at McDonald Memorial Baptist

Church. Yet to him, it was the relationships he built through those activities that mattered most. He had an unwavering faith in God and demonstrated Christ’s love for others through the simple things – a kind word, a smile, or a muchneeded hug. He had a zest for life and passion for adventure. He and his beloved bride of nearly 68 years made the most of their days. They shared a love of travel and introduced their two daughters to the wonders of this nation through yearly family vacations. They spent numerous days camping alongside Colorado streams, exploring national parks on dirt bikes, and fishing in east Texas lakes. Together, he and Martha explored all 50 states and eight Canadian provinces. A rancher at heart, Curtis cared for livestock throughout his life. Much to the delight of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his pastures held goats, sheep, donkeys, cattle, and even a llama or two. Age was never a deterrent to Curtis – in his 70s, he rode in the opening parade of the Sheriff Posse Reunion rodeo, in his 80s, he went on daily walks and bike rides, he continued his bee keeping business into his 90s, and continued making visits to the ‘young folks’ in the nursing home through September. He was known by many names – Lavergne, C.L, Curtis, Daddy, Pop, Papaw, Uncle Vern, Bernie – each one reflecting a relationship, a life influenced by the genuine compassion and the quiet strength of a humble cowboy from Orange. Curtis was reunited with his bride in heaven Nov. 19. He is survived by his daughters Beverly Jean (James) Burch of Grenada, MS and Judy Dianne (Bill) Brimm of Orange, as well as four grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren, and 10 greatgreat grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his lifelong love, Martha Gunstream Armstrong, his parents, and his sisters. The funeral wias held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 10:00 am, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Orange Christian Services, 2518 W. Park Ave., Orange, Texas 77630, or the charity of your choice.

Kenneth Richard Orange e Celebration of Life for Mr. Kenneth “Stickhorse” Richard, 58, of Orange was Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 2:00 p.m. during memorial services at St. erese Catholic Church. He died Nov. 16, at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. An Orange native, he was a 1974 graduate of West Orange High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at www.sparrowfuneralhome.com MORE OBITS, next page

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Deaths and Memorials

Uzzle Speaking of the conservation season, Texas could stand to take a page out of Louisiana’s playbook. Over across the river the goose hunters get to take advantage of the conservation season during the split between duck seasons, talk about a bargain. If Texas would allow hunters to be able to hunt under the special conservation rules during the regular season you can bet there would be a drop in the overall population. e problem with allowing the special rules to go into eﬀect that go along with the conservation season is that you are technically illegal by normal standards. During the conservation season you can hunt with an unplugged gun, you can now carry 5 shells instead of just 3. Also during the conservation season hunters can use electronic calling devices, these are illegal during the regular season. One possible way to get around this is to make it illegal to possess any bird other than a light goose if you are hunting with an unplugged gun or a calling device, if you have a duck in your possession you would be in violation of the law. is probably will never happen but it sure makes you wonder how good it could really be. For now though hunters will have to make due with the birds that are here and wait until January to break out the callers and unplug their shotguns. e only problem with having to wait until special season comes around is that there are a bunch of geese already leaving and heading back north, the special season is really only good until about Valentines day. After the middle of February these geese are spooky and ﬂying high, not a good combination for hunters. As for right now the hunting is good and should do nothing but get better. e next time you hear that faint noise above and look up and see that familiar line of geese in the shape of a “V” you can bet you’re not the only one looking to the sky and wondering.

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Rodley Faulk Bridge City

Snow geese have been crashing the party lately and there are no complaints from happy waterfowlers.

Rodley Joseph Faulk, 77, of Bridge City, passed away Nov. 21, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Nov. 25, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Oﬃciating was Father Steve Leger. Entombment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Kaplan, La., Nov. 20, 1937 he was the son of Lenes Faulk and Alicia Gaspard Faulk. Rodley loved the outdoors, working on cars and keeping ﬁt. He retired from Asbestos Local 112 and worked for Acme for a short time. He was a very self-disciplined and determined person who had a great sense of humor. Rodley was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol Faulk; son Kent B. Faulk and wife, Trisha of Orange; daughter Tami Faulk Guidry and husband, Richard of Bridge City; daughter Dawn Faulk of Houston; grandchildren, Kaleb Faulk, Katie Faulk, Taylor Faulk, Amy Guidry, and Mallory Guidry and great-grandchildren, Aleecia and Benjamin Faulk. Serving as pallbearers were Kaleb Faulk, Taylor Faulk, Richard Guidry, Jesse Rawls, Alex Edgerly and Don Page. Honorary pallbearers are Calvin Benoit and Dr. Tommy Fontenot.

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Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

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For rent in orange- 2 bed 1 bath $600 mo.; 3 bed 1 1/2 bath $700 mo.; 4 bed 1 bath $800 mo. HUD accepted 409670-0112. (11/26)

OLdER ORaNGE 1 bEdRm., 2 duplexes, a little bit over an acre of land, LcmiSd, nice shady yard, corner lot, cement pad for car port, (409) 735-6691 or 313-3513. (11/26)

For rent in BC, 5023 W. roundbunch rd., 3/1.5, utilities included, $800 monthly. reply by text only at (409) 779-4930. (11/26)

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Oak LN. LcmiSd, 1943 sf. Nice spacious, landscaped brick home on corner lot. Great neighborhood. Garden room overlooking fenced back yard. Split floor plan, lg family room, 2 walk-ins in mbr. Shower&jetted tub in master bath, open kitchen w/marbled countertops, lg pantry, bf room, fp, new tile, carpet central a/c, garage door opener & water heater. REdUcEd $186,900! call Gail 409-882-0661 or Edee 409-670-9272.(tfn)

DOWN 1. Bone to pick 2. Jewish month 3. ____-carotene 4. Change, as in U.S. Constitution 5. Resentment 6. Stir fry pans 7. Leave speechless 8. Big mess 9. Extra long stable cotton 10. Stash in the hold 11. ___ _ good example 12. Deuce topper 15. *German Chancellor 20. Freeze over 22. Query

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NoTicE To cREDiToRs Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mildred Katherine Potier, Deceased, were issued on November 19th, 2014, in Cause No. P17034, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: RHoNDA isAAcs. 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 George b. barron Attorney at law P.o. box 279 orange, Tx 77631-0279 DATED: the 19th day of November, 2014

George B. Barron

GEOrGE B. BArrON BArrON LAw OffiCE, PLLC SBT No.: 01817500 ATTOrNEy fOr ExECuTrix 108 N. 7th Street P.O. Box 279 Orange, Tx 77631-0279 Phone No.: 409-886-3090 fax No.: 409-886-4448

ROOm FOR RENT-fully To be published in furnished, private en- THEME: WORLD LEADERS The trance, TV andRecord cable, Newspapers 03/06/13 microwave, Frigidaire refrigerator, private ACROSS bath, linensPlEAsE furnished. fAx ANy $125 wk- $125 deposit. 1. Fictional elephant coRREcTioNs by 409-886-3457 (11/26) 6. Comprised or embodied laND

15. Corner joint 16. Moth-_____ 17. Mauna ___, Hawaii 18. Be theatrical 19. *He arrived with a puff of smoke? 21. “___ and ____,” 1992 Tom Cruise movie 23. *Former Haiti President, “Baby ___” Duvalier

NooN MoNDAy 9. Attention grabber before publication date 13. Swelling 14. Possess Thanks. 10 acRE

NEW TRacTS in mauriceville! Secluded acreage with owner financ409-745-1115. ing available, mObiLE fAxLLc, HOmES aNd LiVE- (11/26) # 735-7346 STOck Ok, LcmiSd schools. cOUNTRY- 3.4 acre REPO on a LaNd PROPERTiES private road. Water, sewer, electricity, drive and padsite, LcmiSd bC area 1 aCre schools. Owner financWith 3 mobile homes ing available. cOUNTRYLaNd PROPERalready set up on propTiES LLc, 409-745erty w/ metal roofs, 1115. (11/26) all electric, ca/H, has water / sewer and trees, did not flood during ike, $44,500, No Owner Finance, (409) 553-1479 or 735-5230. (11/26)

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manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 ObO! (409) 499-2121. (tfnkG) Jugg’s Pitching machine: like new, auto feeder, throws 30-90 mph, fast & curve balls, etc. pd $2500, used very little, will sell for $1000 for all. Perfect condition. Great buy! can be seen at the Penny Record office in bc. 409-474-2855. (tfn)

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The state of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons interested in the Estate of

20” maGNaVOX TV, new remote, (409) 7358843. (al 11/26) SEaRS cOaL OR WOOd STOVE circulator, automatic control, 32” long ~ 19.5” deep ~ 33” high, perfect for home / shop or camp, does a great job of heating Lg. areas. $500, (409) 792-0523. (11/26) mOViNG must sell dining room table with 6 chairs and extra leaf.

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The state of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Enlarged for proofing. interested in the Estate of

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John Albert Gunter, Deceased cause No. P17004 in county court at law, orange county, Texas

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The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on November 7, 2014, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of John Albert Gunter, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

Abigail Grace beauchamp a/k/a Abigail Grace Goodwin, Deceased To be published inP17055 the cause No. in 04302014 county court at law, issue oforange the county, Texas

entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate PlEAsE on November fAX 17, 2014, requesting that the Court ANy determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Conner coRREcTioNs byand their respective Roland Beauchamp, Deceased, 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.

The courtto may act on this application at any call of the 735-7346 docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after Thanks. the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION DETERMINE PlEAsETOfAX ANy HEIRSHIP in this estate on November 17, 2014, requesting that the Court coRREcTioNs byheirs of Abigail Grace determine who are the heirs and only Beauchamp a/k/a Abigail Grace Goodwin, Deceased, and 5 P.M. MoNDAy their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest fAX or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. # 735-7346 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 7, 2014.

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 18, 2014.

Karen Jo Vance, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHNNIE SAGE,SR., Deceased, were issued on November 21, 2014, in Cause No. P-17037, pending in the County Court at Law of OraNgE County, Texas, to: JOHNNIE SAGE, JR.. 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 21ST day of November, 2014

Steve Parkhurst Steve Parkhurst attorney for JOHNNIE SagE, Jr. 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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Cook, Deputy Angelique Cook

By: Michael

Excellent condition $350.00 Six shelf cabinet 48x60. Great condition $125.00 call 883-2178 (11/26) PSa aLcOHOLicS aNONYmOUS meets daily at noon and 8 pm at 240 dobbyn St. in bridge city. if you are struggling with a drinking or drug problem come see what aa has to offer. call 409-735-8094

for more info.

grieF SUPPort groUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. roundbunch rd, Bridge City. good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join.

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By: Angelique

24. With bound limbs 25. *Leader of the Free World? 26. Ar on Periodic Table 27. “The _____ in Our Stars” 29. ____ set, in a band 31. Exclamation for disgust 32. Religious paintings 33. Japanese-American 34. *One of biggest philanthropists in the world 36. Uh-huh 38. De Valera’s land 42. Marilyn Monroe’s original given name 45. Give in to pressure 49. Dojo turf 51. Cry like an animal 54. 180 on a road 56. *Begin and Sadat signed a _____ treaty in ‘78 57. Drill 58. Type of operating system 59. *James Monroe: U.S. President number ____ 60. *Kennedy and Khrushchev, e.g. 61. Dog command 62. *What monarchs do 63. *____ office 64. New Jersey hoopsters 67. Show disapproval

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The state of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Enlarged for proofing. interested in the Estate of

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William David Mumbach, Deceased cause No. P17051 be published the county, Texas in To county court at law,in orange

04302014 issue of the The alleged heir(s)Newspapers at law in the above numbered and The Record

entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on November 14, 2014, requesting that the Court PlEAsE fAX ANy determine who are the heirs and only heirs of William David coRREcTioNs Mumbach, Deceased, andby their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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to 735-7346 The court may act on this application at any call of the Thanks. docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after

The court to may735-7346 act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration ofThanks. 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

fAXin this case are cited to appear All persons interested before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest # 735-7346 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.

the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

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 18, 2014.

Gilbert, Deputy Michael Gilbert

Karen Jo Vance, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Michael

Gilbert, Deputy Michael Gilbert

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 14, 2014. Karen Jo Vance, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Tiffany

Schlicher, Deputy Tiffany Schlicher

ciTATioN by PUblicATioN The state of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons interested in the Estate of Karen Ruth Miller sanders, Deceased cause No. P16968 in county court at law, orange county, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on November 10, 2014, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Karen Ruth Miller Sanders, 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 10, 2014. Karen Jo Vance, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Angelique

Cook, Deputy Angelique Cook

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