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County Record Vol. 56 No. 44

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Preliminary plat for Orangefield okayed David Ball

For The Record

The Orangefield community may soon grow a little more after the Orange County Commissioners Court reviewed the preliminary plat of Magnolia Ranch Subdivision at their regular meeting on February 16. Daniel Dotson with Fitz and Shipman consulting engineers and land surveyors, said the proposed new subdivision will initially have 82 lots on 80 acres. The total plat is for a maximum of 180 lots. Water and sewer service will come from the Orangefield Water Corporation from a forced main of of FM 105. Preliminary approval for the plat has come from the city of Bridge City and the Orange County Drainage District.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said he was concerned about drainage issues. “The first thing people CARLTON do is add culverts in front of their houses and create drainage problems. The open ditches carry at least three times more water than a pipe. There needs to be something in the deeds where they can’t add pipes to the ditches,” he said. Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, called them cosmetic culverts. Banken next said residents of the subdivision will request street lighting in which the county doesn’t provide. He said they will have to go to their ho-

meowners association or do it individually. Another concern voiced by commissioners was entering and exiting the subdivision. Dotson said there will be entrances at Hollis Road off of FM 1442 and entrances off of

FM 105. Brazos Austin will be the developer and the project is slated to be completed in three years. Clark Slacum, county engineer, said the subdivision will be a big benefit for the county and the Orangefield area.

“It’s a good subdivision here. We can work with them,” he said. The commissioners tabled using courtesy buses for the 2015 BASS Masters Tournament to be held March 19-22 at the Orange Boat Ramp due to

The Showboat was the roughest of the spots “Across the River”. There was a tendency of the management to do anything to keep the customers drinking and gambling until they were out of money.

Falcon’s Matt Bryant returns with Flat Stanley David Ball

For The Record

There was a very special guest for Katey Gauthier and Kristi Trahan’s 3rd Grade classes at Bridge City Intermediate School on Tuesday afternoon. Matt Bryant, professional football player and Bridge City alumni made a visit to the school along with Flat Stanley.

His nephew, Aidyn Mulhollan, introduced the Atlanta Falcons kicker to his classmates. Aidyn sent the Flat Stanley to his uncle and Bryant told the class how Flat Stanley spent the week with him. Bryant nicknamed him Flats. Flats was in the locker room, the weight room, the computer equipment room, the playing equipment room, the hot tub

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The Grove Nightclub was a place where those wearing a coat and tie or an elegant evening dress would not feel out of place. Easily the nicest of all the places, serving the best food, it was the place the U.S. Navy contracted to hold commissioning parties when ships were launched at the Orange shipyards.

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‘Across the River’ Mike Louviere For The Record

Matt Bryant, professional kicker for the Atlanta Falcons and former Bridge City Cardinal, returned home on Tuesday afternoon to visit a third grade class room at Bridge City Intermediate School. He answered questions, gave out autographed footballs and posed for photographs. Above: Matt Bryant poses with his nephew Aidyn Mullhollan with Flat Stanley the two exchanged. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

them wanting more information. Bobby Fillyaw, director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, said the buses were utilized two years ago at the first tournament. He hopes this year’s event will be better attended and buses will be needed. The drivers were paid from the event’s proceeds and the county paid for the fuel. Three buses would be needed during peak times, he said. Several commissioners were hesitant this time with the county paying for fuel costs. Valli Lott, transportation director, said the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission representative told her using the buses would not be allowed because they are a not-for-hire service. Fillyaw added he has been working with Shaun Davis, executive director of the SETRPC about using the buses. Banken said $90,000 was given in Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax money for the BASS Masters Tournament and he doesn’t think the county should have

When the highway was built across the marsh to Orange, it was only natural that there would be businesses that would build there to attract Texas residents. Louisiana had looser laws regarding alcohol and gambling. Once the bridge was built replacing the ferry across the river, it was easier for Orangeites and others to go “Across the River.” It was only natural that there would be bigger and fancier night clubs built. The stretch of night clubs on the east bank of the Sabine River became known as East Orange, Louisiana. To a degree they were wide open businesses. They were exempt from Texas laws and so far away from Vinton and Lake Charles, Louisiana that the Calcasieu Parish laws were seldom enforced. Orange, Texas was not much more than a sawmill town. Even though there were some large sawmills that produced millions of board feet of lumber and shingles and there were a number of very wealthy timber barons, the average citizen was what would now be of a low middle class. That would change in 1940 when the U.S. Navy announced that they would be signing a contract to bring wartime shipbuilding to Orange. Orange would grow from a small town of about 7,000 in 1940 to over 70,000 by the time the war ended in 1945.

People were coming into Orange from rural areas in East Texas, South Louisiana and other regions. People who had never had money were suddenly making as much money in one month as they had formerly made in one year. They were working hard, making money and when they had time off, and were away from the job, they wanted to party. The night club operators were ready and willing to take all the money anyone wanted to spend, anytime. There were nice night clubs, cheap beer joints and several that defied classification. Crossing the river from Orange, the first place on the right was Felix DeMary’s Dinner Club. The Flamingo Club was next. They were nice places with dinner meals, bands and dancing. Across the highway at the foot of the bridge was the Night Owl, Club Irving , and Buster’s, owned by Buster Johnson and billed as “The Spot You Should Not Miss”. Johnson once booked the Guy Lumbardo Orchestra for a one night stand. In the middle of these clubs on the left side of the highway was the Showboat. It was a club with drinking, dancing, slot machines, and nearly everything designed to empty the pockets of the customers. The Showboat was an actual real paddle wheel river boat that had forACROSS THE RIVER Page 3A

WOCCISD board still reviewing candidates Mike Louviere For The Record

The Board of Trustees of the West Orange Cove Consolidated Independent School District had a full calendar on Tuesday, February 16. At 4:30 p.m. the board met in closed executive session to conduct legal, business, and personnel items. The board came into the meeting room and reconvened in open session, adjourned, and then opened a regular called meeting at 6:05 p.m. The first item on the agenda of the regular meeting was the superintendent’s report. Interim Superintendent Dr. Sylvia Martinez stated she only had one item on her report and that was recognition of the football team. Coach Cornel Thompson introduced each of the team members present who were then individually congratulated by each member of the board. The record this year was 13-2, not including the playoff game. It was the fifth time the football team from WOS had been to the state playoffs. An action item for the next meeting regarding a needed increase in the budget to cover unexpected items that have surfaced; including some legal fees. Other items concerned General Operating Funds, the Student Nutrition Fund and tax collection. WOCCISD Page 3A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Dear Women Against Feminism Caroline Brewton Feature Columnists For The Record

This is what a feminist looks like. (And that could be the subject of a whole different argument. However, we have bigger fish to fry than debating the importance of appearance. Suffice to say, judging a person’s political and social opinions based on that criteria alone is shallow and no reliable marker). Just like there are a variety of women on your Tumblr page from all different walks of life, feminists don’t just come in one flavor. I am one among many. I have something to say to you. I want you to rethink your position. It’s easy to say “I don’t need feminism,” here in the United States, where you have the opportunity for education, mobility and relative security. But globally? In India, the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman made international headlines after she was attacked by several men while riding home from the movies with a friend. She later died from the injuries she sustained. The attack sparked outrage in India that led to the formation of a judicial

committee to take public suggestions on the prosecution of sex crimes. The committee indicated that systematic failure of the government and police force fostered a climate in which vioCaroline Brewton lence against women could flourish and was therefore a contributing factor. In Nigeria, several hundred girls in Chibok were captured by the violent militant group Boko Haram. Recent activity from the group had forced local schools to close due to the deteriorating security situation — the militants have killed thousands of civilians. They object to the education of women based on their interpretation of Islam. Despite the danger, the girls in Chibok showed up to take final exams. While they were at the school, men in trucks rounded them up and took them away at gunpoint. Some managed to escape, but others remain in the thrall of the militants, which inspired the #BringBackOurGirls awareness campaign across international social media.

In Pakistan, a woman named Farzana Parveen was stoned to death in broad daylight in Lahore. Early reports pointed to her father and other family members being responsible for the crime. Recently that narrative has come into question — her sister leveled accusations against Parvana’s husband, who did admit to killing his first wife to marry Parvana. Regardless of whether it was her own family or her husband who led the stoning, two women died in Pakistan. Because to some people in some places, the life of a woman is still disposable. Many of our arguments seem to be semantic (“feminism” has a negative connotation) or superficial (“This is what an anti-feminist looks like”). And yes, we have achieved some progress. Here, we can vote, go to school, work outside the home. These are things to celebrate. But can we stop being feminists? No. We need to turn our gaze outward. You may feel secure, but women around the world do still need feminism. And they need it without judgement or condemnation. To contact Caroline: carolinebrewton31@gmail.com

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‘Across the River’ in the early days From Page 1

merly been named “Harry Lee”. The Showboat was the roughest of the spots “Across the River”. There was a tendency of the management to do anything to keep the customers drinking and gambling until they were out of money. It was also a spot known for rough treatment of anyone leaving with money in their pockets. It was said that when the water was clear at low tide you could see numerous billfolds laying on the bottom as you crossed the gangway to the ship. Several times Orange boat. Even though they had no authority, Orange police would often go to the area and try to help with identification of bodies. Law from Calcasieu Parish seldom went due to the extreme distance. The places by the bridge never closed. Doors were open and lights were turned on around the clock. Groups of people who were ending their shifts at Levingston and Consolidated shipyards would often walk across the bridge and go to the clubs and not come back until they were out of money or it was time to go back to work. As there were men with money, there were also women to help them spend their dollars. It was like a “forever party” with hundreds of party goers. The road through the marsh was a ridge that had been built by dredging the mud from the marsh and allowing it to settle enough to build the roadway. There was a long wooden beam trestle bridge that was referred to as “The Mile Bridge” because it was a mile long. Across that bridge on the south side was a small café run by Pete Aucoin. It was said to have the best gumbo in the area. It was built on piers off of the side of the road over the water and Aucoin would often go outside and make grunting noises and call up alligators for the amusement of his customers. On solid land at the end of the road on the north side was the Grove Night Club, operated by Sam and Marian Smith. It was elegant for the time and the area. It was a place where those wearing a coat and tie or an elegant evening dress would not feel out of place. Easily the nicest of all the places, serving the best food, it was the place the U.S. Navy contracted to hold commissioning parties when ships were launched at the Orange shipyards. Wartime shortages did not apply at the Grove. Throughout the rationing years, the Grove was able to obtain all the meat, sugar, butter, and any other rationed items in whatever quantity they needed to have what they needed for the parties. It was a great arrangement for the Smith. All of the clubs were profitable for all the club owners. Most of the clubs operated for several years after the profitable war years ended. The beginning of the end was when Highway 90was relocated and a new bridge was built upstream from Orange. One by one the businesses began to close as traffic shifted to the new highway and ceased to flow past their businesses. Felix DeMary was the one who stayed the longest. He stayed in business until the bridge at Orange was removed. The Showboat had been towed to Mississippi and turned into a restaurant. The Smiths had long since closed the Grove. The other clubs just faded away. Buster Johnson opened a new club on the new highway, still called Buster’s. There were new night spots built on the new highway, but they were eventually put out of business when the highway was once again relocated and became Interstate 10. The site of Buster’s is now the Louisiana Highway Information Station. The north part of the old highway is accessible from Interstate 10. It goes for several miles to the location of the old bridge. The bridge was burned by arsonists in 1974. The location is now called “the burned bridge.” According to local legend, the bridge was burned because a woman caught her husband in a car with a woman on the west end of the bridge. She supposedly drove to the east end and set the bridge on fire.

Falcon’s Matt Bryant and the cold tub with him. He also held the ball while Bryant kicked. Flats met the trainers, sat with the special teams coach and the head coach. Bryant even rescued Flats when he was stuck in a refrigerator. Bryant reassured the class there would be pictures of him and Flat Stanley. The students next asked

questions about the cold tub, the team’s mascot, his days playing at Bridge City, other teams he has played against, playing in different weather conditions and if he had any blocked kicks in which he answered yes, but added it wasn’t his fault. Bryant has been playing in the NFL for 13 years with the Giants, the Buccaneers, and

County business

to pay for the fuel, particularly when other organizations who requested HOT funds were turned down. The court voted to table the matter until they hear from the SETRPC on using the buses and also getting a fuel estimate to sued the buses. David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner, opposed tabling the item over fuel costs and he wanted approval for the buses at the meeting. Fillyaw said he would need a decision by next week to stay on schedule for the tournament. Commissioners also met in closed executive sessions on three agenda items. The first involved a discussion of Montano vs. Orange County in the United States District Court for the Easter District of Texas- Beaumont Division. No action was taken by the commissioners court. A jury last week awarded the Montano family $2.4 million in a federal lawsuit against the county. In a prior Record article, it read attorneys representing the family members of Robert Montano filed a lawsuit alleging Orange County employees consciously chose not to ensure that Robert Montano, who is a known mental health patient, received basic human needs, medical and mental health care, food or water. In addition, the family along with the attorneys from the Bernsen Law Firm are sought a temporary injunction to shut down the daily activities of the Orange County Jail. The second closed meeting involved Orange County Texas v. Coutney Patranella. Again, no action was taken and it will be placed as a future agenda item. The final closed meeting regarded the purchase, sale or exchange of real property. The court approved the temporary use of the property until October for $199.50 per acre for a total of $2,499.93. The commissioners approved a series of non-binding resolutions recommended by the county judge and the commissioners court about unfunded mandates from the state government to county governments. The resolution reads the Orange County Commissioners Court’s opposition to unfunded mandates is because Texas counties are responsible for the operation and management of many and various governmen-

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the Falcons. “After high school, everyone got a lot larger than me,” he said explaining why he became a kicker. “I try not to get stepped on.” Bryant made sure everyone in class received an autographed football and he posed for a group picture.

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tal programs as required or authorized by state law. Some county government programs are fully or partially supported with funds disbursed by the State of Texas pursuant to the state appropriations process. The State of Texas, acting through the Texas Legislature or through a state agency or executive order, mandates that counties implement certain governmental programs or perform certain duties and obligations including financial commitments by a county to expend county funds. During each regular session of the Texas Legislature, all state funds that support county programs are reviewed through the state appropriation process and by other state budgetary review systems. The review process may result in a reduction, or cessation, of state financial support of county government programs causing an unforeseeable disruption and reduction of the county budget and operations. Texas counties cannot achieve reliable financial planning and the necessary bond ratings sufficient to support county-related obligations when the state mandates a new program that is not fully funded or under conditions where the state reduces or fully withdraws prior funding and disbursement for county government programs. The Orange County Commissioners Court does hereby resolve that for the foregoing reasons, it is in the best interests of Texas counties and their taxpayers to support and favor the passage of legislation in the form of an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas that would expressly prohibit the imposition of a mandatory governmental program on Texas counties, whether by an act of the Texas Legislature or a state agency or by executive order, unless the State of Texas has fully-funded and disbursed all necessary funds to enable Texas counties to operate said governmental

program. The following list of resolutions from the commissioners fall under opposition to unfunded mandates: Opposition to appraisal caps and revenue caps Opposition to diversion of dedicated funds Opposition to a regional indigent health care system Opposition to granting powers to municipal utility districts and special utility districts Oppostion to any legislative action that would remove current county authoirty to regulate fireworks State legislators providing full funding to the Emergency 9-1-1 Services Program for maintenance and improvement Request the State of Texas implement the additional funding for mental health services Request the Texas Legislature and the Texas Railroad Commission required that Texas counties, their citizens, and groundwater conservation districts be provided all available information concerning proposed oil and gas waste facilities in their area and a full opportunity to participate in the evaluation of any application for additional facilities Support for Constitutional amendment for state highway fund Requests that state law be amended to require a due process permit proceeding and approval by the local commissioners court and groundwater conservation district before any permit is granted for uranium mining Requests the Texas Legislature provide appropriate funding for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and other medical treatment/therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Support from royalty revenue from county roads Repeal of HB 259 for the reestablishment of local control over the premises of public buildings Support of the extension of

Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code establishing wind energy generation as a significant economic development industry in Texas Lastly, the six-week waiting period for hiring new county employees was waived to hired a maintenance technician for the maintenance and operations department. A full-time dispatcher was also hired for

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An item presented for consideration is to make a change in the school calendar to move a teacher workday to August from the current Memorial Day. This change would allow teachers to have a holiday with their families. Other calendar changes would be to change some weather days and school holidays. Board Vice President Bryan Muhammad was on the agenda to ask the board to consider the placement of a sign and dedication of the playing field at Dan Hooks Stadium in honor of former coach Leroy D. Breedlove. This item had been previously discussed, but all of the issues the board needs to resolve before the sign placement and dedication of the field can be done have not been discussed and acted on by the board. The board then went into a two hour closed session and discussed business and personnel items. They also conducted another round of interviews with what appears to be the final two candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. There is a possibility the board will announce the finalists in the very near future

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 18, 2015

From the Creaux’s Nest WHAT ARE YOU GIVING UP FOR LENT? For Catholics, Feb. 18, is Ash Wednesday. Several other denominations observe the Lenten season that last 40 days and ends with the celebration of Easter. Beside the Chinese New Year, which is Thursday, Feb. 19, there is not much going on here. In some places it’s a big celebration. What Southeast Texans are waiting on is the arrival of spring. Mid-morning Tuesday, while speaking on the phone with Wesley Dishon, he said very light snow flakes were falling at his place in Bridge City. The snow was barely detectable. There was no mistake about the snow that has fallen in the Northeast. Some spots over 7 feet in the last month. The states, counties and city governments must have been well prepared or as well as you can be when such a disastrous storm hits. I’m surprised there hasn’t been more deaths reported, which is a credit to the public officials. Our next worry is that in just four months we will be facing hurricane season. I’m not ready to give my prediction yet. I’ll comment on that one another day but it isn’t good.*****I have to get going. I’d appreciate it if you climb on board and come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm. PHILADELPHIA LOOKS TO AGAIN MAKE HISTORY The Democratic Party has selected the “City of Brotherly Love,” Philadelphia, as the site of its 2016 convention. Philadelphia’s deep-rooted place in American history is a perfect setting for what could be the nomination of the country’s first woman president. William Penn founded the city in 1682. During the American Revolution the city played an instrumental role as a meeting place for the founding fathers of the United States who signed the Declaration of Independence, in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787. Philadelphia was one of the nation’s capitals during the Revolutionary war and the city served as the United States capital while Washington, D.C. was under construction. In 1681, as partial repayment of a debt, Charles II, of England, granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania Colony. As a Quaker, Penn had experienced religious persecution and wanted his colony to be a place where anyone could worship freely. Fast forward 335 years, where in 2016, a woman, Hillary Clinton, is expected to be the first female nominee of a major political party. If she is successful and becomes the first woman president of the United States, this historical event would have started with her nomination in Philadelphia, the cradle of our democracy. The city that hosted the first and second Continental Congress, which signed the Declaration of Independence, could again serve another first, the city that hosted the nomination of our first woman president. If that day comes, I pray that I will still be here to share in the historical event. It now seems a likely possibility that Philadelphia, in 2016, could give our country another overdue historical happening. The convention will be held the week of July 25, a week after the Republican convention. Both conventions will be held considerably earlier than in previous cycles, usually held in August and September. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 16 Years Ago-1999 On March 1, Ruby Wimberly exits Orange Savings Bank after 39 years. When Wimberly began her career on Feb. 1, 1960, Orange Savings and Loan was located behind the news stand on Front Street, across from the Strand theater. She worked every position in the bank before becoming president in 1984. She was the first female bank president in Orange County. The mother of three sons recalled having a very difficult time balancing career and motherhood. Her last child was born after she started working at the bank and there was no maternity leave at the time. She didn’t have to work, her husband Jerry had a good job with the fire Department but she enjoyed working and it supplemented their income. Ruby graduated from St. Mary High School in 1954. She said if she ever wrote a book it would be about the thrift industry crisis of the 1980’s because she lived it. (Editor’s note: Today Ms. Ruby is home recovering from a broken hip. We wish her the best).*****Les Johnson resigns as head coach and AD at Bridge City, 48 hours after the Bridge City board agreed, in an executive meeting, to extend Johnson’s contract. He promptly resigned. Johnson, the fifth active, winningest high school coach in Texas, has been coaching 39 years. Three times more B.C. students participate in sports now than when Johnson arrived. Prior to Johnson’s arrival, attendance and support of the local football program in the community had all but dried up. Johnson brought back excitement to football, filling the stands and developing some outstanding young football players. He helped many to obtain scholarships, 27 in his four year tenure. Johnson unfortunately was a victim of local politics. He and Wanda, as well as his assistants will be missed. They brought football back as a contender in Bridge City.*****Trey Latiolais, of Bridge City, is named to the prestigious Texas High School Coaches Association first team. He was nominated by Coach Les Johnson, who said, “There wasn’t a finer young man. He is well deserving of this award.”*****Audrey and Walter Gaston, founders of The Penny Record, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 20. (Editor’s note: Both have passed away since 1999.)*****Kortnie Lynn Frazier celebrates her second birthday Feb. 14. (Editor’s note: Today that baby is 18 years old.) 36 Years Ago-1979 Several Orange County residents journey to Houston to help

with the Bob Hope Texas Telethon Saturday and Sunday at Channel 2 studios, shown in Fort Worth, Dallas, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Austin, San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Port Arthur. Some of the stars appearing are Andy Williams, Mac Davis, Kenny Rogers, Jimmy Dean, Johnny Desmond, George “Goober” Lindsey, Bobby Ames, Vic Damone, Bobby Vinton, Gordon MacRae, Fred Travalena, Kathy Crosby, Lynn Anderson and Doug Kershaw. The show hoped to raise $2 million for Hughen School. Bill Hughes, general manager, and Norstok Steel owner Joe C. Norman, presented Dennis James a photo of the new proposed Bob Hope High School for Hope to have. Norstok is the general contractor. W.T. Oliver promoted Hope and friends for the telethon. Local folks helping with the event in Houston were the June and Earl Bishop, Jane and Weldon Leger, Pat and Charlie Johnson, Phyllis and Roy Dunn and Martha and Bill Hughes.*****Beatrice “Bea” Barrett passed away after battling cancer for five months at M.D. Anderson. She was a rare lady. Survivors are Billy, Lester, Thomas, Vera and Kenny.*****W.T. Oliver, while riding in a limo with Andy Williams, was mistaken for Charlie Rich. He responded, “I’m Charlie Richard from Breaux Bridge.*****Trubie Shelton has a birthday coming up next month, March 6, and a party is being planned. Judge Shelton’s special day is March 13, so their family and friends combine the parties.*****Dwight Thacker has been named head of the March of Dimes. Thacker has been employed by the Bridge City school district for 11 years.*****Let it be known throughout the county that Ruth “Bear” Corder caught the biggest bass--four pounds--on the weekly Corder expedition to Toledo Bend. Son, 11-year-old Bart Allen, learned what it’s like to fish all day, get sun burnt and not catch anything. All four of the Corder boys know how to use a Garcia ambassador reel.*****A.J. Judice, the “Crazy Frenchman,” is trying to change his image. He has let his hair grow long and has a face full of grey beard. He’s billing himself as the “Silver Fox.” 41Years Ago-1974 Orange native Coach Bum Phillips will leave Oklahoma State to join the Houston Oilers. Sid Gillian is general manager and head coach of the Oilers.*****Jim Ehlert, formerly Quick Car Wash operator, is now a new car salesman at Harmon Chevrolet.*****The Mike Pasternaks and R.J. and Marty Conway have returned from a week’s stay in Acapulco.*****Charlie Dupre is new sales manager at Butler-Baker Pontiac.*****Maac Hughes has opened a new sign company on Texas Avenue in Bridge City.*****Carl Thibodeaux, of West Orange Pharmacy, is collecting old prescription bottles.*****Roy writes an article on streaking. Prior to its publication most folks thought streaking is what young ladies did to their hair.*****Dick Manuel is up and about after being injured in a auto accident. He’s still a long way from being recovered.*****Tommy Segura, Miss Ann and Jimmy’s boy, receives honors from the Air Force.*****Doug Patterson will be leaving training camp in Florida next week.*****Moe Litton will sponsor BC high School’s Bass Club.*****Gary Savoy has another birthday coming up next week.*****C.A. Buxton will be 48 in a few days.*****Buddy Moore, formerly of West Orange, has purchased The Kountze News.*****BCYRA elects officers. They are Art Miller, president; Jack King, VP; Laura Richard, secretary, and Fred Kressman, treasurer.*****LC-M track stars are Ricky Smith, Tom Day, Clint Plant, Cennis Neie, Steve Romels. The coach is Larry Warner. 56 Years Ago-1959 March 2 will be the 123rd anniversary of the founding of the Village of Madison, which later became the City of Orange. Also that is Texas’ Independence Day.*****State Rep. Louis Dugas introduced two school bills in legislative session this week.*****Lou Costello dies of a heart attack. He and Bud Abbott had a split in 1957.*****County Judge Sid Caillavet is in Austin protesting truck load limits from 58,000 to 72,000. His comments was , “The only time we will catch an overweight truck now is when they go through a bridge floor and we find them there the next morning, still stuck.”*****Orangefield’s girls basketball team, coached by Adolph Hryhorchuk, considered one of the state’s best coaches, is headed to the state championship. Team members are Adell Cox, Wilma “Rusty” Montagne, Ruth Winfree, Joy Heathman, Robbie Self and Ginger Trahan. The Bobcats play the number one team in the state. A FEW HAPPENINGS Congratulations to the BC Lady Cardinals who defeated Huffman 63-33 in the bi-district round of the girl’s state basketball playoffs. Congratulations to Coach Jennifer Willis and her team. The LCM Lady Bears also defeated Splendora 62-43. Both teams will be moving on.*****Last week, a jury in Federal court awarded the family of Robert Montano, who died in the Orange County jail $2.4 million. Without going into the details, I believe that award will never withstand. At some point I believe it will be modified or reversed. If this award stands, look for the courts to be flooded with lawsuits. Regularly jail house prisoners scream about mistreatment that isn‘t happening. That‘s my take.*****We were sorry to hear that Warren Landry, Sr., has been battling health problems. Not feeling well is tough on a man like Warren who all of his life has been a go-getter. He never let grass grow under his feet and has been successful in his endeavors. I understand his health problems all started when he came down with a case of shingles about a year ago. We wish this good man good health.*****March 3 is Golden Triangle Day in Austin and a load of Orange Countians plan to attend. It‘s a lot of fun and you get to rub shoulders with the lawmakers. While you have their ear, let them know what you think about the open carry gun law that they will vote on. Don‘t be afraid to speak up, they want to hear from you.*****Conn’s has already left town, doors shut tight. My best guess unfortunately is that Baptist Hospital will also shut down soon with the exception of the emergency room and a few other services like x-ray, etc. That is just too large a building not to believe that another operator would locate there. I still believe if Texas participated in the Medicaid Expansion, where the state would get $88 million over the next 10 years from the Federal government, small hospitals like Baptist would be saved and the county would save over $1 million a year on indigent care.*****Judge Derry Dunn, J.P. in Pct. 3, has been doing double duty, taking care of his precinct and pinch-hitting for Judge Peck, JP in Pct. 1, while he is recovering in a Houston hospital. Judge Dunn got some discouraging news last week. A flare up had occurred on one of his legs that had the bacteria infection. Starting next week, he will have to travel to Houston twice a week for treatments. New J.P; Joy Simonton will be pressed into action to help with the Pct. 1 case load, arraignments, etc, along with Judge Rodney Price and Dunn. We pray that Judge Dunn’s new complications are soon resolved. Has he thought about suing BP Oil Co. for bacteria?*****I suspect by next Monday the WOCCISD school board will name a new superintendent. I believe it will be Travis Witherspoon but I’ve been wrong before. Also, it won’t be long before they name the football field and track for Coach Leroy Breedlove. The stadium will remain Dan R. Hooks Stadium. I knew Breedlove, he was quite a guy.*****A

few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. On Feb. 18, our buddy Norman Barry, who used to be the youngest in the crowd, is catching up with us old folks. He turns 75. Also celebrating on this day Justin Broussard, Charlotte North and Jeremy Crocker. They join John Travolta, 60, Yoko Ono, 81, Vanna White, 57, Cybill Shepherd, 64 and George Kennedy, 89.*****Feb. 19 finds Christy Faulk, Jason Clark, Martha Pittman and Ruby Sanders celebrating. They are joined by singers Smokey Robinson, 74, Seal, 51, and actor Jeff Daniels, 59. This also is the day Clay Dunn died at age 65 in 1959.*****On Feb. 20, Sydney Peet, Nathan Dickman, Ty Broussard and Ron Teaff all celebrate. They are joined by Charles Barkley, 51, actor Sidney Poitier, actress Sandy Duncan, 68 and Ivana Trump, 65. This was also the birthday of the late Chief Jerry Wimberly.*****Feb. 21 finds our buddies Misty Songe and Ray Cravins, as well as Chris Menard, Erin Boren and Amanda Newman all celebrating. They join actors Jennifer Love Hewitt, 35, William Baldwin, 51 and Kelsey Grammer, 59.*****On Feb. 22, County Judge Britt Carlton has a birthday, also Bridge City beauty Leslie Fussell Fabriguze, Leslie Braus, George Stevens and Chad Boatman. They join Drew Barrymore, 39 and basketball player Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, 64.*****Feb. 23, John Hughes is a year older, as is Misti Bishop, Crystal Jones and Juanita Sullivan. This also is the day that teacher Annie Lee Knight died in 1996. Celebrity birthdays on this day, Peter Fonda, 74, actress Dakota Fanning, 20 and author Francesca Simon, 59.*****On Feb. 24 our friend, Doug’s widow, Regina Harrington celebrates. Also student Taylor Brownlie, Dalton Bonds and Scarlett Fontenot. They join singer, Kaplan, LA. native, Sammy Kershaw, 56, boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr., 37, actors Billy Zane, 48, and Abe Vigoda, 93. Happy birthday to all.****Thousands of undocumented immigrants were scheduled to start applying for President Obama’s program to allow them to stay and work legally in the United States. Congressional Republicans however, will try to derail the program through legislation. The battle could lead to a partial government shutdown. They are trying to halt the plan through a funding bill for Homeland Security, which runs out of money Feb. 27. Meanwhile, a Texas federal judge has temporally delayed the immigration sign up. The executive branch will appeal the ruling to the New Orleans 5th Circuit Court.*****Bruce and Donna Self and the gang at Burger Town, on 1442 at 105, is featuring a great Lenten special, a regular $5.49 Fish or Crab Burger for only $2.99 every Friday, also if you get this paper in time, the special is good Ash Wednesday. They feature a menu of good food.*****Next week, The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at PK.’s Restaurant, on Strickland in Pinehurst. It will be the first time for the Bunch to visit PK’s so make a mental note. This week they dine at Robert’s. Everyone welcome, enjoy great fellowship. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Bernice Say, Justin Broussard, Jeremy Crocker, Betty Drachenberg, Betty Smith, Leah Gunstream, Charlotte North, Ruby Sanders, Christy Faulk, Darrin Havens, Jason Clark, Martha Pittman, Ty Broussard, Nathan Dickman, Ron Teaff, Sydney Peet, Allison Floyd, Erin Boren, Beverly Satir, Jim Izer, Amanda Newman, B.E. “Bob” Hankins, George W. Stevens, Chad Boatman, Harry Risher, Jasmine Lindner, John Curphy, Leslie Braus, Wesley Arnold, Brint Carlton, John Hughes, Jody Andes, Betty Davis, Crystal Jones, Misti Bishop, Juanita Sullivan, Kelle Betz, Matthew Bland, Rachel Doucet, Joe Hebert, Dalton Bonds, Brently Sholmire, Regina Harrington, Scarlett Fontenot, Taylor Brownlie and Bill Bennett. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Irene Robicheaux was feeling bad ‘bout herself and felt like she couldn’t put it off no more, she had to do someting bout her body dat had gotten plum out of shape. She got Dr. Marceax to give her permission to join a fitness club and start exercising her. The doctor check her out and said it would be okay, so she join the aerobics for seniors. Wen she got home her, Clovis, her husband, axe how it went. Irene said, “Honey, me I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down and boy, I perspired for an hour me. You know what Clovis, by da time I got dem darn leotards on me, da class it was over.” C’EST TOUT So far the 2015 Texas Legislative session has produced very little. The past month has been mostly about guns. The senate state affairs committee approved bills allowing concealed guns on college campuses and virtually everywhere else. The way is clear for discussion in the full senate when they begin passing bills next month. The bill activists support the most, proposing open carry of guns without permits has yet to get a committee hearing. Gun activist Kory Watkins promised fierce primary challenges to any Republican who opposed it. Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said “We are now one step closer to passing these historical bills out of the senate.” Watkins, the controversial leader of open carry, told lawmakers that his group would seek to oust them if they voted to require Texans to pass a background check in order to secure a license to open carry a handgun. “I will walk around until my feet bleed to make sure you’re never an elected official again,”Watkins said. Most of the higher education leaders and college students testified that they had concerns about the open carry citing the unique campus environment that already encourages heightened emotions and fears. Harris County sheriff Adrian Garcia argued against the bills. Most law enforcement agencies say it’s an unfunded mandate on local law enforcement. In January, a confrontation between Democratic State Rep. Poncho Nevarez and gun activists led to house rules making it easier to install panic buttons in representatives’ offices and a security detail to protect Nevarez. I fear that is just the beginning. My guess is that the legislatures will now back the radical position of the gun activist and pass open carry. Others have already expressed concerns for their lives if they fight the bill.Today Texas has the most gun friendly legislature in the state’s history. I see dark clouds ahead, mostly for law enforcement. They no longer will have to ask if a suspect in a crime is “packin,” they will know he is because that’s his right according to Texas law.*****Well, I’ve come to the end of the trail. Thanks for tagging along. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Check us out on the web, therecordlive.com 24-7 for updates. Take care and God bless.

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Community Bulletin Board

WOS Project Safe Graduation Car Show e WOS Project Safe Graduation, along with Granger Chevrolet, will hold a car show Feb. 21, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at 2630 MacArthur Dr., Orange. Entry fees are $10 for pre-registration and $15 the day of the show. ere will be t-shirt sales, booth rentals, t-shirt ads, local bands playing from 1:00 until 5:00 pm and 15 trophies handed out. For more information, call Samantha Blount at 988-8098 or Ralph at 988-3356.

BC boosters to hold membership meeting e Cardinal Athletic Booster Club will hold a Spring membership rally ursday, Feb. 19 at 6:00 pm in the BCHS Library. e group is inviting folks to come out and support ALL Cardinal Athletes and join the fun of working together for all the students and athletes at BCISD. For all new members who join, there will be a Dallas Cowboy golf bag that will be given away and Cristal DuBois, wife of head football coach Dwayne DuBois, will be on hand to talk about organizing the CABC Mom’s Club. ere will be a sale in Cardinal inventory and sweatshirts.

Texas A&M AgriLife to offer Apiary classes e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office is holding two bee classes on Saturday, Feb. 28. e first class, at 2:00 pm, is called Bees and Me. is class will talk about what bees need to make honey and how you can help. It will also be on Bee basics, colony collapse disorder, insecticides, and Africanized Bees. e second class will start at 3:30 pm and is called Be a Beekeeper. If you have ever thought about keeping bees, come and learn about our upcoming 12 month course offering. e course starts March 14 and will be held the second Saturday of the month and will include hands-on mentoring and instruction. e cost for the classes will be $200, with a $100 deposit to reserves your space. Both classes will be held in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office at the Orange County Convention and Expo building. For more information or to register, call 882-7010.

TPWD offers hunter education safety class e Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will offer hunter education safety classes Wednesday, March 11 and ursday, March 12 from 6:30 until 9:30 pm in Orangefield. Hunters must attend both classes. Certification is required if the student is 17 years old and was born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, to hunt in Texas. Hunters can become certified at the age of nine years old. e classes are not just for hunters, anyone with firearms will benefit from the classes. For more information, location of classes or to register for classes, call Danny Odom at 883-8118.

Swamp Pop Blow Out March 14 e 2nd Annual Swamp Pop Blow Out will be held March 14, beginning at 6:30 pm, at the VFW Hall, Hwy. 87 in Orange. Tickets are $20 and are available at Swam Pop Sounds, 2003 MacArthur Dr., Orange, from Feb. 23 - 27 and March 2-6. Entertainers for the Blow Out will be Gregg Maretinez, Charles Mann, “Jivin” Gene Bourgeois, GG Shinn, Ken Marvel and TK Hulin. e event is BYOB. For more information call 735-2294.

Vendor booths available for Bassmaster Elite Vendor applications are being accepted for the Bassmaster Elite event the week of March 19-3/22. If you are interested in having a booth at the event or have any questions, contact the Orange Chamber of Commerce at 883-3536.

Orange County Republicans to meet e Orange County Republican Party will host their February meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Raymond Gould Community Center, 385 Claiborne, Vidor. Social time will begin at 6:30 PM with refreshments and visiting with your neighbors and the meeting starting at 7:00 PM. Speaker will be Jody Crump, Commissioner Pct. 4.

Writer’s Guild schedules meeting e Orange County Writers Guild will meet on the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month, March 3, from 6:0007:00 pm. Tena Sandford will be instructing the

class. Any questions may be directed to Tena Sanford at tena0123@hotmail.com or Karen Stevens at karen.stevens@coldwellbanker.com Or you can call 409 988-2588. e meeting will be held at 105 Cameilla, in Orange, behind Dairy Queen.

VFW Women to hold garage/craft sale e Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2775 will host an indoor garage and craft sale. Tables are being rented on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served selection for $10 per table. All tables must be rented from the auxiliary. e sale will take place April 25, from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm—NO EARLY BIRDS. e hall will be available Friday, April 24th for set up from 3:00-8:00pm. Donuts will be available upon opening. Beginning at 9:00 am the kitchen will serve hot dogs, nachos and chili pie. Non-alcoholic beverages and chips can be purchased at the bar. Contacts Cathie Duhon, Chairman at 883-6909 (home) or 553-6180 (cell); Ramona Henson at 3301677 and Patsy Kemp at 886-2796 (home) or 9883269 (cell) for table rentals or further information.

Faith UMC Women to serve Lenten lunches Faith United Methodist women are once again hosting their annual Lenten luncheon series. Each Wednesday during Lent you are invited to join us for lunch and a guest speaker from various local churches. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 25, from noon until 1:00 pm, and each Wednesday thereafter through March 25. ese luncheons are open to the entire community. Faith UMC is located at 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange, Texas. Pastor: Dr. Billy Watson For more information, call church oﬃce at 8861291, Monday - ursday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Annual Trash Off Scheduled e 20th annual Community Trash Oﬀ will be held Feb. 28, from 8:00 am through 1:00 pm. Teams will meet at headquarters, located at the City of Orange Boat Ramp on Simmons Dr. Teams will consist of 3-5 people and each team will be assigned a designated area to clean. A free lunch will be provided after the Trash Oﬀ where door prizes will be awarded. e team with the most people will receive a special prize. at team will receive 1 Marshall spot at the Bassmaster Elite Series, presented by Stark Cultural Venues. e role of a marshal is to be the eyes on the water to help protect the integrity of this great sport and help enhance the sport by operating BASSTrakk devices. To be a marshal it is required to be a member of B.A.S.S. Registration forms and waivers are available online at shangrilagardens.org, or by calling 6700803.

Master Gardeners hold plant fair e Orange County Master Gardener’s Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair will be held Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 am – 1 pm, at Jewel Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield (Exit 869 S off IH 10). Perennials, annuals, shrubs, tropical, Satsuma’s, limes, lemons, cold-hardy avocados, Texas Superstars and heirloom vegetables are just a few of the unique and hard to find plants we will have available. Five 10X10 booth spaces are available for rent at $25 each. For more information contact Sheri Bethard at 409 673-5057.

Bridge City Little League Sign-ups Bridge City Little League is accepting registration for boys and girls ages 4-16 for Spring 2015. ere will be divisions for baseball, softball, and challenge league. To take advantage of a discount of $10 per child, parents must register online (www.bcll.org) by Jan. 16. BCLL representatives will be available on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the BC Elementary cafeteria from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm if parents need assistance in registering their child(ren), but regular registration costs will apply on that day ($110-ﬁrst child; $60-second and third child). If you wait and register after Jan. 17, an additional $20 late fee will apply. Tryouts begin in late January and opening weekend will be March 6-7.

Income tax assistance offered through AARP e AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will be oﬀered starting at 12:15 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 through 4:00 pm each Wednesday and Friday through April 15.

Alumni baseball game set e Chuck Young Alumni Classic Baseball Game is planned for Saturday, Feb. 21 at the BCHS Baseball Field. e Homerun Derby will begin at 11:00 am and the alumni game will begin at 12:30 pm. ose interested in participating in the derby and/or the game

may contact Coach Chris Moore at chris.moore@bridgecityisd.net. It is hoped that many alumni will salute the BCHS baseball teams and Coach Young by attending the event, as well as visiting with Coach Young and sharing stories with former teammates.

ose interested in assistance should bring All W-2 and 1099 forms, including social security beneﬁt statements; records of catalo gains and losses, receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and social security cards for dependents; all health insurance information, form 1095-A if received and any health care exemptions received from the IRS or the marketplace and a copy of your 2013 tax return.

Animal Shelter needs blankets, other items

A volunteer with the Pinehurst Animal Shelter is asking for help during the winter months for the dogs who are in the shelter. e shelter is in need of towels, blankets, collars, leashes, toys, treats, food and other items that may be helpful to them. If you would like to help with any of these items, please contact Traci James at 409-9882614. Items can be dropped oﬀ at the shelter, or the County Record oﬃce, 320 Henrietta, Orange (attention Evelyn). You can also visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PinehurstAnimalShelter

Texas Red Flashers set meeting e Texas Red Flashers of the Red Hat Society will hold their Feb. 19 meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Birthday ladies are: Queen Helene, Helen Brous-

sard and Lady Betty Boop, Betty Morgan. Ladies will bring small door prizes and decorate their hats with Valentines. All ladies are welcome. For information, call 409-866-1609.

Evadale VFD to hold Car/Bike Show e Evadale Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 2nd Annual Car and Bike Show April 4. Check in time is from 8:00 am until noon. Cost is $25 for pre-registration and must be in by March 25. Entry fee day of the show will be $30. Winners will be named in Best in Class, People’s Choice and Fireman’s Choice. For more information, contact Larry Fountain at 409-233-9426, or Billy Lamb at 409-276-2280. Fish and BBQ plates will also be available for purchase. Proceeds to beneﬁt the Evadale Volunteer Fire Department.

Friends of the Orange Depotset meetings e regular meetings of Friends of the Orange Depot will be held every other month in 2015. e next meeting of the board and volunteers will be held on ursday, March 12, 5:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church. e group will participate in Art in the Park on March 21, so the meeting is one week early that month. Normally, the meetings will be scheduled on the third ursday of every other month. If anyone would like to sign up to help in the FOOD booth for Art in the Park, please come to the March 12 meeting.

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Electrical issues addressed for Lions Club Penny LeLeux For e Record It is still several months before the annual Lions Club Carnival kicks off, but some of the site preparation is underway. Precision Hydrovac Excavation, LLC was at Lion’s Den Park Friday, digging to run new electrical lines underground for the south side of the carnival grounds. Pam Honeycutt of the Orange Lions Club said the overhead line to the Bingo pavilion had been “not good” for a long time. ey had attempted to do the excavation last year before the carnival, but the rains kept the grounds too soft to support the trucks. Precision Hydrovac donated their services to help fix the ongoing electrical issues. “e city has been trying to do away with overhead wires,” said Honeycutt. e Lions have repaired to the lines on a continual basis since Hurricanes Ike and Rita, but the ultimate fix, to replace the line, had not been possible, until now. “We tried to do it last year, but we couldn’t get the trucks in,” said Honeycutt. She said besides upgrading the electricity for Bingo, they one day hope to get a new ride to replace the Scrambler, which had to be scraped after Hurricane Ike. e new ride would also be located on that side of the park and be serviced by the new line. ey were trying to hurry up and get the task done last week, because of the rain expected this week. Using a hydrovac system is initially more expensive, but many times saves money in the long run and is 100 percent safer than traditional excavation methods using a “ditch witch” or digging by hand. With traditional methods, you run the risk of cutting into water, gas or electrical lines which could already be buried in the location you are digging without proper pre-location of lines. Even when you have done a “onecall,” where utilities come out to locate the lines ahead of time, there are many instances of things discovered that were never

Precision Hydrovac Excavation, LLC uses blasts of water at 3,000 PSI to dig lines for electrical conduit at Lions Den Park in preparation for the 2015 Lions Club Carnival. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux

recorded and no one had knowledge of. at actually occurred this time too. ey uncovered something that looked like old railroad ties and concrete. Even the city of Orange, when called to the site did not know what it was or that it was located there. At one time, the location had been a city dump. e beauty of hydrovac systems, is that when something like that, or other lines are found with the digging, there is no damage to the existing lines as the digging is only being done with water.

Brent Mays, the operations manager and co-owner of Precision Hydrovac said the trucks dig with 3,000 pounds per square inch (PSI) of water, but as long as the water is not held directly onto the line, no damage results at all. “If your digging traditionally, and you cut a line; you’re shut down.” He said the down time could be two or more days. It depends on how long it takes for the proper people to come in, make an assessment of the situation and make repairs. “A lot of times you’ll be taken oﬀ the job, even though it wasn’t you’re fault.”

“It’s used in plants and pipeline right of ways,” said Brandon McDaniel, Precision’s superintendent. “It’s becoming more and more standard because it’s safer than mechanical digging.” Currently, Precision Hydrovac Excavation LLC has six 2-man crews and is shooting for 10 by the end of the year. eir ultimate goal is to acquire 20-24 trucks in the next couple of years. Precision came into being after Chad Havens, owner of Bridgefield Electric had hired hydrovac excavators out of Houston several times. He joined with Mays, Krissy Reese and Mark McKenna to form Precision Hydrovac Excavation, LLC two years ago this month.�Most of their work is in the Houston area, west and north Texas, North Carolina and Tennessee. “We’ll go anywhere,” said Mays Cost of the process is about $2,600 for a full day, so it will never be used for residential purposes said Mays. He said the trucks are very expensive. e process is slow, but is simple and only requires water. As the water digs the hole, the vacuum pump sucks up the water and debris into the truck’s tank. e truck will hold 13 yards of debris and will hold 21,000 gallons of water for excavation. Since the dirt is sucked up into the truck, they bring in a load of sand to backfill the hole upon completion. Mays said they would finish their portion of the project Friday, but the city was going to have to do a “one call” before they could dig up the railroad ties and concrete the old fashioned way. Currently there are only two or three other hydrovac excavation companies out of Houston. Precision is the only one located in the Golden Triangle. Mays said the hard part is finding the right people to put on the trucks; “responsible, good operators.” For more information on Precision Hydrovac Excavations, LLC you can contact Mays at 337-515-6143. Opening day for the Lions Club Carnival this year is scheduled for Sept. 30.

COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORTS Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from Feb. 1-15: Texas Gumbo Hut, 2875 Texas Ave.- Moving location, No score. Vidor Middle School, 2500 Hwy. 12, Vidor - Score 100 Smoke Shop, 585 N. Main, Vidor Pulled several expired foods from shelves; mice feces found at drink station; store does not have required food service permit. Score - 90 Neches Grocery, 3035 Hwy. 1131, Vidor - Store does not have required food permit. Score - 97 Sweet Vee’s Family Eatery, 1009 Simmons Dr., Orange - Pre-opening inspection. No score. Bright Horizon Learning Center, 5830 N. Main St., Vidor - Ownership change and name change. No score. Super Star Food Mart, 420 S. Main St., Vidor - Need to date sandwiches inside reach-in cooler; pulled several expired foods from shelves; front cabinets and cappuccino machine needs to be cleaned of old foods; store does not have required food service permit. Score - 86 Step-N-Go, 234 S. Main St., Vidor Pulled several expired foods from shelves (2013); chemicals are being stored above paper goods and drinks; mold found on slushi machines and cappuccino machines need to be cleaned of old foods; store does not have required food permit. Score - 87 The Shrimp Boat, 18606 Hwy. 62 S., Orange - Need to date foods inside freezer; store does not have required food service permit. Score - 93 Orange Truck Stop, 333 Lutcher Dr., Orange - Pulled several expired foods from shelves; bait shrimp being stored with foods for pueblic sale; several dead roaches found throughout; bird feather and feces were found inside storage room; dead bait fish found on floor; no certified food manager on staff; entire store needs to be cleaned of old food and dirt; store in very poor condition. Score - 77 West Orange Middle School, 500 N. 13th St., Orange - Score 100 Orange Food Mart, 4710 Meeks Dr., Orange - Store name and address are needed in all bags of ice sold at store; walk-in cooler motor freezing over, needs repair; store does not have required food service permit. Score - 90 Subway #62184, 1545 N. Main St., Vidor - No certified food manager on staff; store does not have required food service permit. Score - 94 Super Stop #3, 2745 Evangeline, Vidor - No hot water found inside store; gas can sitting on top of drinks in storage room; regular unscented bleach is

needed to sanitize; cappuccino machine needs to be cleaned of old foods; inside of ice machine needs to be cleaned of mold; store does not have required food service permit. Score - 84 LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 108 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Hotel does nothave required food service permit. Score - 97 Hampton Inn Orange, 2080 IH-10 W., Orange - Hotel does not have required food service permit. Score - 97 Orangefield Elementary School, 10288 Hwy. 105, Orangefield - Score 100 Kotoyama, 2226 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Employee drink without lid and straw; need to date all foods inside cooler and freezer; chicken being stored above beef/shrimp/noodles; freezer door icing over, need to repair; soap needed at hand washing station; entire kitchen (ceiling/floors/equipment) needs to be cleaned of old foods; need to clean under and outside of all equipment. Score - 76 Wienerschnitzel Hot Dogs, 2420 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Hair restraints needed; freezer door icing over, needs repair; floors under equipment, air vents and around fry station needs to be cleaned of old food and grease; restaurant does not have required food service permit. Score - 87 Shipley Donuts, 710 N. Main, Vidor - Using same pan liner multiple times to bake kolaches; restaurant does not have required food service permit. Score - 93 Gateway Travel Plaza, 1480 W. freeway Blvd., Vidor - Need to date all foods (sandwiches) inside coolers; pulled several expired foods (2014) from shelves; lid missing on top of drink dispenser/ice machine; mold found on Slushi machines; storage shelves and cabinets need to be cleaned; floors inside walk-in cooler need to be cleaned and drinks need to be organized; store does not have required food service permit. Score - 82 Hushpuppy’s Seafood, 1202 N. Main St., Vidor - Found restaurant prepping food (shrimp) outside; hand washing sink dripping water from bottom, needs repair; area around fryers/vents needs to be cleaned of old grease; restaurant does not have required food service permit. Score - 87 Guadalajara, 137 Strickland Dr., Orange - Found fajita beef/chicken out of proper temperature; need to cover all foods inside cooler/freezer; pipes at three compartment sink dripping water, needs repair; vents above stove/grill and area around fryers needs to be cleaned of old food and grease; floors throughout need to be cleaned of old food/dirt and ceiling needs to be repaired in kitchen. Restaurant does not have required food service permit. Score - 82

8A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 18, 2015

West Orange – Stark Middle School students who placed at the UIL District Academic Meet are front row: Angie Vindel, Shamyra Sutton, Jerren Terrell, Mike Ramirez, Isaiah Chatman, Jazmine Schexnider, Le’niaya Mouton; back row, Jay’zn Robinson, William Reynolds, Keontae Strother, Halle Brown, David Sargent, Manuel Gomez, Jonatan Ramirez, and Joshua Almeida; Not pictured: Donavon Guidry, Dehl’zraiye Simien, Justin Veitch, and Kalen Green.

Eleven West Orange–Stark High School choir students competed in Solo & Ensemble competition at Lumberton High School recently. All 11 committed to memory a Class I solo from the UIL Prescribed Music List. Students sang in English, Spanish, and Italian. Seniors Felicia Amy, Josh Cotton and Sadie Greer, and Juniors Nathan Hayes and Avelia Self earned superior ratings. Seniors Nik Talia Jules, Tylaseua Declouet-Robbins, Johnkeria Lynch, Tiara Kelley and Keonna Jenkins, and Junior Joseph Sterling earned excellent ratings. Students that received a superior rating will advance to compete at State Solo and Ensemble competition in May in Austin, Texas. Angela Greer is the WO-S High School Choir Director.

WOSMS UIL group earns ribbons West Orange - Stark Middle School students earned ribbons in individual and team competitions at the District UIL Academic Meet. Results are as follows: Donavon Guidry, First Place, Listening Skills, 8th Grade; Willliam Reynolds Second Place , General Math, 7th Grade; Donavon Guidry, Jonatan Ramirez and Jay’zn Robinson, Second Place, Listening Skills Team , 8th Grade; Angie Vindel, Keontae Strother, and Justin Veitch, Second Place, Chess Team, 7th Grade; Kalen Green, William Reynolds and Dehl’zraiye Simien, ird Place, General Math Team, 7th Grade; Isaiah Chatman, ird Place, Modern Oratory, 7th and 8th Grade; Keontae Strother, ird Place (Tie), Chess, 7th Grade; Angie Vindel, ird Place (Tie), Chess, 7th Grade; David Sargent,

Fourth Place, Maps, Graphs, & Charts, 8th Grade; Halle Brown, Fourth Place, Modern Oratory, 7th & 8th Grade; Jerren Terrell, Fourth Place, Listening Skills, 6th Place; Shamyra Sutton, Fifth Place , Ready Writing, 6th Grade; Le’niaya Mouton, Fifth Place Impromptu Speaking, 7th Grade; Joshua Almeida, Sixth Place (Tie), Modern Oratory, 7th & 8th Grade; Mike Ramirez, Sixth Place, Prose, 7th Grade; Manuel Gomez, Sixth Place, Science II and Jazmine Schexnider, Sixth Place, Impromptu Speaking, 7th Grade. Students sponsors are Darcus Cook, Listening; Jobie Hill, Mathematics; Brian Yancey, Chess; Jennifer Watson, Ready Writing; Anthony Moten, Modern Oratory; Mary Motley, Impromptu Speaking; Cody Florence, Prose; Tara Kemp, Science II; and Jessica Tant, Math, Charts, and Graphs.

West Orange-Stark High School students competed and placed at the UIL Academic Practice meet hosted at Port Neches – Groves High School this past weekend. WO-S journalism students placed in two events. Brittany Barclay placed fourth in News Writing and first in Editorial Writing; Felicia Amy placed third in News Writing; Emma Dorantes placed second in Editorial Writing and Tyffani Hinson placed sixth in Poetry. WO-S Journalism students are sponsored by Meri Elen Jacobs. Poetry students are sponsored by Ebonique Celestine. Pictured, from left, are Brittany Barclay, Felicia Amy, Tyffani Hinson, and Emma Dorantes.

Saturday, Jan. 31, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Quiz Bowl team competed in the first round of the Channel 6 Academic Challenge. They defeated Vidor 255-40. The team members are Shri Murthy, Aaron Rose, and Arish Bheraiya. Jessica Robertson is alternate. This segment is scheduled to air Saturday, Feb. 21. The team is coached by Charlette Roddy and Marcia Brown. Students pictured from left are, Shri Murthy, Aaron Rose and Arish Bheraiya.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation Prize Patrol was busy recently roaming the halls of Mauriceville Elementary School. The prize patrol is pictured at top presenting the LC-M Education Foundation Grant Check to Jose Ochoa, Junior High School band director.

Locals earn collegiate academic honors Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the fall semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. e Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the fall semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0. A second designation, “Distinguished Student,” recognizes those who earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPR while taking at least 15 hours for the fall semester. Among those recognized were: Bridge City Jason, J. Broussard, Senior, Bachelor of Business Admin. - Supply Chain Management - Distinguished. Keith A. Read, Senior, Bachelor of Science - Horticulture, Dean’s Honor Roll.

Orange Michael J. Chen, Sophomore, Bachelors Degree - Unspeciﬁed - Business Administration, Dean’s Honor Roll. Haley B. Cole, Senior, Bachelor of Science Health, Dean’s Honor Roll Jessica A. Hanson, Junior, Bachelor of Science Biomedical Engineering, Dean’s Honor Roll. Megan B. Lisle, Sophomore, Bachelor of Science - Health (Lower), Dean’s Honor Roll. Cody M. Malin, Senior, Bachelor of Business Admin. - Management. Dean’s Honor Roll. Pinehurst David A. Parr, Junior, Bachelor of Arts - Music, Dean’s Honor Roll. Vidor Alexia R. Minton, Junior, Bachelor of Arts Music, Dean’s Honor Roll.

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Baked Catfish EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record With today being Fat Tuesday, and Lent just a couple days away, I know most people are preparing to make their sacrifices through prayer, self denial and repentance of sins. ere are several Christian denominations who don’t eat meat on Fridays and there are those who give meat up for Lent. My daddy was Catholic when we were small children and mama was Baptist; but I remember daddy and his sacrifices during Lenten season and the fact that he didn’t eat meat on Fridays when he was still Catholic. One of the things that I like about this time of year is the fact that almost all restaurants have fish or seafood on their menu specials. Since I cook at home or at my parent’s house, I love to cook seafood dishes on Fridays and have them for left-overs on the weekends. During the next several weeks, I will share some seafood dishes with y’all and hope that you will try them. If you do, and you like them, please let me know. You can email me any comments or requests at news@therecordlive.com.

Baked Catfish 4 catfish filets (or fish of your

Coin Show at Orange Expo Center Penny LeLeux For e Record The Greater Orange Coin Club has a new location for their spring show scheduled for 9 a.m.6 p.m., Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. This year they have moved to the Orange County Convention and Expo Center located on Farm Road 1442 one mile south of Interstate 10. Admission is $2 for adults, kids are free. There will be approximately 30 vendors to buy, sell or trade. Free appraisals. A special treat for youngsters 17 and under is a free auction Saturday at 2 p.m. Gary Foreman is in charge of the kid’s auction and he said they will each get $20 in fake money they can use to choice) In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper, Cajun seasoning and dill green onions and parsley oil and butter zest of lemon Soak fish in seasoned milk bath for an hour or two (I use half and half ). When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375. Brush a foil lined baking sheet with olive oil and/or butter. Drain fish and pat dry, then place onto baking sheet. In a small bowl combine seasonings and set aside. Mix olive oil and butter and brush fish with half of the mix-

ture, reserving the remainder. Sprinkle seasoning mixture on top. Add lemon zest to the top of the fish and bake uncovered at 375 for approximately 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish is mostly opaque throughout. Take care not to over-cook. Use tip of knife to check thickest part of fish. Actual time will depend on size and thickness of fish. Drizzle reserve butter mixture on top of each filet. Sprinkle with green onions and parsley and serve hot. Bon appétit!

Pull Apart Pizza NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record Unlike most women, my sisterin-law, Ava, is not into shopping. Her interest is any kind of sport whether it is football, baseball, basketball, volley ball, tennis, etc. Growing up she was on the girls’ basketball and volley ball teams and was an avid tennis player. When she was in nursing school, she coached her classmate’s soft ball team. One of Ava’s favorite pastimes is watching any kind of sports on television. As for myself, I never have been a huge sports fan and knew only the basic rules of football. at is each team had four chances to go 10 yards to acquire a ﬁrst down and once they crossed the goal line, that was a touchdown earning the team 6 points and an extra point if following the touchdown, the ball was kicked over the goal post or even better if they could run it across the goal line and earn an extra two points. Ava has taught me many things about football that I did not know. Now I am also a huge fan of LSU and the Saints and she is also a fan of my favorite Texas teams (Texas University & Texas Cowboys). Ava and I now enjoy watching football together and if there is something I don’t understand, she will patiently explain it to me. For the Super Bowl, neither of us cared which team won so to make it interesting we picked sides. She took the Sea Hawks and I took the Patriots. It was a

Buddy Holly story comes to Lutcher on Feb. 23-24 Before the Beatles or the Stones ever played a note, Rock & Roll was forever changed by a kid from Lubbock, Texas, Buddy Holly… Witness his story explode onto the stage in a toe-tapping, handclapping extravaganza, which will have you “up and dancing in the aisles!” Buddy the Buddy Holly Story will play the Lutcher eater for 2 performances only, Feb. 23-24, both at 7:30 PM. Tickets ranging from $45 to $65 are available at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Box Oﬃce at 886-5535. Buddy tells the true story of Buddy Holly through his short yet spectacular career, and features the classic songs “at’ll be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “Everyday,” “ Not Fade Away,” “Heartbeat,” “True Love Ways,” “Rave On,” e Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace,” Ritchie Valens’ “LaBamba,” and many more! is show is sponsored locally by Tommy and Kathy Gunn. e Frances Ann Lutcher eater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange.

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bid on 82 items ranging from collector tokens, paper money, silver certificates, graded coins, mercury dimes and novelty items. It is their way of getting young people interested in coin collecting. “I know it’s part of the Scouts. Part of the requirement to get their badge,” said Foreman. You can call Foreman at 409-882-9829 for more information on the children’s auction. They will also be having drawings for five silver eagles; three on Saturday and two on Sunday. The Greater Orange Coin Club hosts monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Orange Public Works Building 803 Main. Dues is $12 a year. Any one interested is welcome to attend.

PETS OF THE WEEK

Ginger

Peggy

Thelma

Each week The Record Newspapers features a pet, or pets of the week for adoption through local shelters and rescue organizations. This week’s pets are again rescues from Pups in Peril. Ginger is about 12 weeks old and looking for a forever home. This little Lab girl is an extreme cuddler. If you would like to add her to your family please fill out an adoption application and make arrangements to meet her online at www.pupsinperil.org. Little Thelma is expected she to be ready for her forever home in about a week or so. Thelma is around 10 weeks old and has received her first round of vaccines as well as treatment for intestinal parasites. Thelma has been started on Heartguard Plus for Heartworm prevention and is on Nexgard for Flea preventative. Thelma’s vet thinks she is an Australian Shepherd mix. She is a smart and energetic little girl. If you are interested in Thelma please fill out an adoption application. Gentlemen, are you looking for a nice single girl who will worship the ground you walk on? Be waiting at the door when you get home from a long day at work, wearing only what nature intended? A girl who will give you kisses and listen intently when you’ve had a bad day? A girl who will keep you warm at night, watch football and not complain about they guys coming over? Never complains about the toilet seat being left up or how loud you snore? A girl who only wishes to get a new fancy collar every once in awhile? If this is the kind of girl you are looking for, drop me an email.. let’s talk! www.pupsinperil.org ATTN: Peggy Jean. If you are interested in making one of these puppies a part of your family, please contact Pups In Peril and fill out an application. Applications for all these pups may be filled out online at www.pupsinperil.org. You can also see more of the dogs available for adoption on Pups in Peril’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PupsInPeril

close and interesting game. Guess whose pick won? One of the welcomed changes, the TV audience was allowed was to watch the half-time performance. Although I can never understand the new age singing (I can never understand the words in the song), we still enjoyed the performance. For Ava and my meal, we treated ourselves to Brookshire’s in Crust Pizza, homemade Frosted Root Beers and store bought Apple Fritters. I am not big on Pizza but do crave it once in a while. For this week’s recipe I have what I think would be a KEEPER recipe taken from the internet. I believe it would be a favorite for the younger generation. If you try it and like it, please let me know.

Pull Apart Pizza 2 cans of pizza dough or biscuits

2 cups of Mozzarella cheese 1 cup Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes 1/3 cup olive oil 1 (6 oz.) pkg. pepperoni (1/2 pkg.) 1 tsp. minced garlic Cut pizza dough or biscuits into quarter pieces. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and toss so that the oil spreads evenly. Place into a greased baking dish and spread evenly. Bake approximately 35 minutes at 350 degrees (or until the top is brown and the center is thoroughly cooked). TIP: Be sure to check it in the middle before you pull it out. If the middle is still not cooked thoroughly, be sure to continue baking and check it every 5 minutes until it is done. Flip it over on a plate while it is still hot. Can use a Bundt pan or a regular 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

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SE Texas hit with another shot of cold COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Not one of the three of us was totally committed to the task at hand after the first hour of fishing. While that attitude more often than not yields less than favorable results, it is almost always a deal killer for the winter fisherman ... especially those dedicated enough to pull on their waders and climb in the water! It was a spur of the moment trip born of boredom, but the basic premise for wading off into thigh deep water in a howling southeast wind with only three lures in a Ziploc bag was not without some merit. An approaching front was only hours away, big trout tend to feed very aggressively just ahead of a front and Cleon didn’t have to pick up his wife and Mother-in-law until three o’clock! Had I not run into the persistent duo while renewing a truck license I would have caught four fewer redfish in my life, but I would also have spent a more comfortable morning cleaning reels in the kitchen. It wasn’t like I was kidnapped, however, and I did have just enough gear in the backseat of the truck to join in the fun. e incoming whitecaps were breaking less than waist high, but the wind still deposited the accompanying foam all the way from our chests to the top of our caps. e fact that the three of us were content to stand and fish so close to one another was a clear indicator that our enthusiasm had steadily diminished, but we continued to grind away only because Scott caught a 27-inch trout on his third cast. at happening had taken place ten or twelve redfish earlier, however, and we were all much drier at the time.It was also Scott that first mentioned that the wind had died, but it seemed to be getting colder by the minute. at phenomenon is not uncommon immediately following the wind See COLBURN, PAGE 3B

BASEBALL 2015

Teams re-live ‘glory days’ as season begins MARK DUNN

FOR THE RECORD

‘Glory Days’ will be relived in Orange County on Saturday as former high school baseball greats take the field in alumni games. e annual fund raisers usher in the long awaited 2015 baseball season and come with food and an entertaining afternoon of baseball. Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville and West Orange-Stark each will have crowds back on the home field this weekend. e events start early with home run derbies before moving on to the alumni baseball games. Bridge City will be hosting the Chuck Young Alumni Classic at Cardinal Field. e Home Run Derby starts at 11 a.m. e Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears will hold the second annual Vince Buffamonte Alumni Baseball Game. Home Run Derby participants take the field at 9 a.m. with game time scheduled for noon. West Orange-Stark will host their annual Mustang Alumni Game at Ronnie Anderson Park. e “Odd Years” will face-off with the “Even Years” beginning at noon. e 2015 baseball season is expected to be a thriller with four of Orange County’s teams in the same district this season. e new Region III Dist. 24-4A is comprised of Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, West Orange-Stark and Orangefield. Teams will face their cross-county opponent twice in district contests. Fans will get a chance to watch all four teams in action during what is being coined as the Orange County Baseball Tournament, March 5-7. For three days and on three separate baseball fields the tournament will offer a preview of things to come as the season begins. e Orange County Baseball Tournament will be hosted at Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Orangefield

Bridge City Cardinal pitching sensation Chase Shugart is on the hill during the 2014 playoffs. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

and West Orange-Stark stadiums. ey will be the home team on their home ﬁeld throughout the tournament. Bridge City is a participating teams and will travel between the three. Also joining the fray will be East Chambers, Hamshire-Fannett, Lumberton, Port Arthur Memorial, Jasper and Beaumont Central. e tournament begins ursday, March 5 and concludes on Sat-

urday, March 7. No match ups between the Dist. 24-4A teams of Orange County are scheduled. ose ﬁreworks will happen when traditional baseball titans the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears and the Bridge City Cardinals collide in their district opener on March 20 at Cardinal Field. Orangeﬁeld opens their season against Silsbee, March 17, on the road. e Bobcats and Cardinals

won’t meet up until April 2 in Orangefield. e West Orange-Stark Mustangs open their season on March 17 against Hardin-Jefferson and will host the Orangefield Bobcats on March 24. Dist. 24-4A is comprised of Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, West Orange-Stark, Orangefield, Hamshire-Fannett, Silsbee and Hardin Jefferson.

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Over-eager adults ruin legacy of Chicago champs KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

It was very disheartening to read the Associated Press’ story last week about the team that reached the finals of the Little League World Series last August being stripped of its title last week for using “ringers” to win the national title. Things like this happen too often when over-eager parents who either weren’t good enough athletes or wished they could have played the game of baseball better, lives their “wannabee dream” through their children. In the case of Jackie Robinson West, the team that breezed through the district, sectional and regional phases of the Little League tournaments last summer were victims of a scandal that had to be mapped out long before the team even was selected. If there was a dazzling shortstop who lived a tad outside the prescribed boundary, a little whiteout and a graphic pencil put him within that boundary. The same could be said about a great pitcher or catcher. Those adults knew exactly what was needed to field a potential championship team and drew up the “legal” boundaries accordingly. But not everyone bought into this deceptive practice and word got out that Little League officials should look into the new boundaries that the South Side had concocted. This may not be exactly the way it happened, but the “real” story should be very similar to what you’re reading. It breaks my heart to see these innocent youngsters get penalized for something done with malice in mind, because 61 years ago I was one of those proud kids who had busted our butts to win the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. And for every one of those 61 years,

Now is the best time of new year for anglers

OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

As far as I am concerned, late February and March has to be one the best times on the calendar for a wide variety of reasons. Spring is closing in and everything starts to heat up, especially the fishing. Anglers all over the state look forward to this month with great anticipation every year because in just about any body of water you fish, fresh or salt; you stand an excellent chance of doing battle with a career fish. Freshwater anglers have long known the magic that can happen on those days when the winds lay and the temperature climbs. Big fish climb up from the deeper water and make their home for the next few weeks on the inside grass lines where they will eventually spawn. Right now they are fighting for space as it seems like the crappie beat them to the punch as the warmer temperatures have pushed these fish up shallow. That space between the grass and the bank is going to get crowded really soon and that spells success for most fishermen. Now the freshwater folks won’t be the only ones taking advantage of the warmer temperatures, saltwater anglers will be reaping the benefits as well. Over the past several days the water temperatures steadily increased in many places. The warmer surface temps have triggered a better bite, especially the one on topwater plugs. Now the mainstay throughout the winter was the unbelievable redfish bite and that continues on an almost daily rampage. The ridiculous numbers of redfish have diehard big trout hunters pulling out their hair and cursing aloud as it seems these fish are nowhere to be found when the redfish show up. is winter has been one of the quietest ones I can remember in a long time as far as big speckled trout are concerned. See UZZLE, PAGE 3B

I was proud of what we accomplished and the legacy that came with that world championship. The 14 of us plus our manager Mike Maietta, assistant coach Lou Masucci and trainer Dominic “Lindy” Buonome were life-long celebrities in our hometown of Schenectady, New York. When our chartered bus approached the city limits of Schenectady after the long trip from Williamsport in 1954, we were met by a motorcade of fire engines and police cars who escorted us to the steps of city hall where the mayor and city bigwigs said so many nice things when they got their turn at the podium. New York State Governor Thomas E. Dewey presented each of us with a personal letter telling us how proud the state of New York was of our team. Even as the senior citizens we are today, those memories are still fresh as if they happened yesterday. And anytime when some civic organization decided to honor us on an anniversary of our accomplishment, the city went all out to make us feel like the champions we were. Area newspapers, radio and television stations set up interviews weeks before the event took place. During the fall of 1954, our team was honored by 25-30 different civic organizations which hosted banquets for us. Businesses gave us gift certificates for the kind of merchandise they handled while others presented us with U.S Savings Bonds. The New York Giants, who had won the 1954 National League pennant, invited our world championship Little League team to be their honored guests during the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.

Members of the The Jackie Robinson Little League team celebrate after winning the U.S. Little League World Series title. After residency issues were discovered, the team was stripped of its title.

We got to personally watch Willie Mays make that sensational basket catch of Vic Wertz’s drive, whirl around and make a throw almost in one motion. We also were the guests on NBC’s Today Show that was hosted by Dave Garroway, who, coincidentally was a native of Schenectady, got to watch the famous Radio City Rockettes perform and were treated to Brigadoon, which was playing on Broadway at the time. Each one of our 1954 Little League World Championship team has fond memories of our accomplishment 61

years ago. Members of last year’s Jackie Robinson West championship also should be remembered for their great accomplishment, despite the greed and stupidity of a handful of adults who ruined it for them. KWICKIES…Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith, head coach Bill O’Brien and director of player personnel Brian Gaine are headed for the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week. They look for this combine to be a very important first step in preparing for the NFL draft April 30-May 2 if the Texans hope to im-

prove on last year’s 9-7 record. Much of what the Texans do in the upcoming draft depends on what they do in free agency. They must make a concerted effort to re-sign unrestricted free agents cornerback Kareem Jackson, offensive tackle Derek Newton, outside linebacker Brooks Reed and quarterback Ryan Mallett. The Lamar Cardinals baseball team was defeated twice last weekend by undefeated Illinois 8-1 Saturday and 9-3 Sunday. In between Head coach Jim Gilligan won his 1,300 career game in Saturday’s nightcap as the Big See KAZMAR, PAGE 3B

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KAZMAR

Cheryl and Ben Sharp caught and released redfish all morning!

Colburn switching to the north, but it doesn’t always include a driving rain as well. is time, however, it did and we blamed our self-imposed misery on Cleon all the way back to the landing. Our griping apparently hit a nerve as he graciously paid for our gumbo! e water still looked good Monday, but we did get enough rain to expect at least a little bit of a hit on water clarity before we see more sunshine. Previous to Monday’s rain event we had enjoyed a ten day run of unseasonably warm weather and improved catching. e trout had joined in the chase and the redﬁsh bite hadn’t slowed at all. Not surprisingly, the reds were still doing their thing in the rain. e only thing missing for me of late has been catching any numbers of the big trout that make enduring the cold worth the misery. In fact, I was catching very few trout of any size prior to the warm-up, but that bite im-

From Page 1B proved drastically. I did notice in the seminar schedule for the upcoming Houston Fishing Show that Sabine’s own Capt. Adam Jaynes will discuss catching monster trout on Sabine Lake and his topic could not be timelier. He and his clients do catch their fair share and he pays his dues while others simply talk about stalking big trout. His talk is scheduled for 3:30 Wednesday afternoon onFebruary 25th. e show takes place at the George R. Brown Convention Center from February 25 thru March 1st. e doors open at noon Wednesday thru Friday and at 10 o’clock Saturday and Sunday. If you want to talk to the pros about catching the kind of ﬁsh you prefer to catch, you will love this show. You can put your hands on virtually any rod and reel that you have considered buying and get the inside from factory reps as well.

OF lifters compete ursday, Feb. 12 the Orangefield Powerlifting team competed in the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Quad Meet. In the boy’s division finishing first were Austin Moore (1410lbs) in the 181’s and Adam Jacobs (1240lbs) in the 242’s; finishing second were Cameron Guillot in the 165’s and Aaron Galitz in the SHW division and finishing third were Shayne

Uzzle e norm during the winter months is to take advantage of the warmer days ahead of oncoming fronts and be on the water just prior to the weather change. Now with the more consistent temperatures the pattern should hinge on greater tide activity so if you are looking for an advantage there you have it. If there is any draw back to fishing in the spring months it will be the wind and you can bet there will be plenty of it. The stretch of shore line from Blue Buck to Willow Bayou will get plenty of traffic due to the predominant winds coming from the southeast. On the days when the wind decides to lay down it’s always a great idea to get back closer to deep water, the river

Arceneaux in the 198’s and Juan Padilla in the SHW. In the girl’s division, finishing first was Brooke Morphew (650lbs) in the 148’s and in second were Krista Wheeler in the 123’s, Skylar Hamons in the 165’s, and Bre Norton in the 198’s and finishing third was Britton Edgerly in the 123’s. Both teams compete next week at the Orangefield powerlifting meet.

From Page 2B and intracoastal. The islands that border the deeper water will be a haven for these big fish as they move up on the flats to feed and I can’t think of a better place to start. Good strong tide movements and a little presence of bait should certainly get you in the game. If at all possible when fishing with more than one person be sure to cover the different water columns. Use a topwater to help locate fish and probe the deeper water with a slower sinking plug or even soft plastic lure. If you are fortunate enough to have all the factors come into place that next strike you get may be the best fish of your life and that is exactly what makes this time of year one of the best.

The very prestigious Protege Art Contest was recently judged in Beaumont at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Twenty-five pieces of the most outstanding artwork from area high school seniors were selected. Hannah Blacketer and Shelby Williams of Orangefield High School were chosen to participate. Their work will be framed and hung in the museum. The opening to the show is Feb. 24, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Beaumont museum. All are invited to see the work from Southeast Texas schools on display. Pictured are Hannah Blacketer, left and Shelby Williams.

e price of admission is only $9 and you could easily spend the entire evening and not see everything. I would recommend making a short list of any speciﬁc product you wanted to put your hands on from rod and reels to waders, any guide or factory rep you wanted to talk with and any seminar you would like to attend before ever leaving home. Otherwise, you inevitably realize on the way home that you forgot something. On a more serious note, CCA Texas and CCA Louisiana will co-sponsor a joint crab trap clean up on Sabine this Saturday. e joint eﬀort will be based out of Walter Humphrey State Park.Tarps and gloves will be provided for volunteers and local chapters will serve drinks and food from 12 til 2 p.m. For more information contact Jerry Mambretti at or any of your local CCA chapters.

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Red ran over New Mexico State 9-2 at the Cardinal Classic held last weekend at Vincent-Beck Stadium in Beaumont. The Illini won all four of their games in the double-round-robin format, Lamar finished 2-2 with a pair of wins over New Mexico State, which lost all four games. The Cards swing back into action this weekend with a four-game series against Manhattan with the opener set for 6 p.m. at Vincent-Beck Stadium in Beaumont. The two teams will play a doubleheader Saturday and conclude the series Sunday at 11 a.m. Former Bridge City star pitcher Jake Lemoine received another honor last week when he was named to USA Baseball’s preseason Golden Spikes Award Watch List, bringing the University of Houston junior pitcher’s total to six for the 2015 season, according to the U of H Sports Information Director’s office. Lemoine earlier was named a Preseason Second Team honoree by Baseball America and D1Baseball.com, a Second Teamer by Perfect Game and Preseason Third Team All-American by Louisville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball Newspaper plus being named to the 15-man roster for the Preseason American Athletic Conference Team. Brandt Snedeker won the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for the second time in three years, breaking his own scoring record by firing

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From Page 2B a five-under par 67 on Sunday’s final day. Snedeker totaled 265 to win the event by three strokes over runner-up Nick Watney. Thirdround leader Jim Furyk faltered on the final day with a 74 after blazing through Saturday’s round with a 63. Former Houston Astro and Deer Park native Andy Pettitte will have his New York Yankees No. 46 uniform retired at a ceremony set for Aug. 23. He also will be honored with a plaque at famed Monument Park in Yankee Stadium. The talented southpaw played 15 of his 18-season career with the Bronx Bombers and holds the franchise record for strikeouts (2,020) and starts (438) and will become the 19th player to have his number retired by the Yankees. JUST BETWEEN US…Pitchers and catchers for the Houston Astros are due to arrive for spring training at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. on Friday with position players required to arrive Feb. 24. The Astros first full workout takes place Feb. 25. This year’s team hopes to improve on last year’s 70-92 record, which was an improvement by 19 victories over the 51 games won in 2013. Hopefully there will be an improvement over last season because the 2015 payroll is up nearly $20 million.

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Deaths and Memorials

Patsy Cook Orange Patsy Ann Cook, 79, of Orange, passed away Feb. 13, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Offic i ating was her nephew, the Rev. Tim Ennis of Pursuit Church in Houston. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Patsy Ann was born in Gonzales, June 19, 1935. She loved her family unconditionally and was an excellent cook. She taught her family that compassion and kindness do mean something. Patsy Ann was always picture perfect, impeccably dressed, and ready to run the roads. She will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Paul Ennis and Stella, and Jessie (Crawford) Ennis; son, Matt Cook, Sr.; baby sister Deana Fay Ennis. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Melvin Cook of Orange; children, Mark Cook and wife, Elaine of Orange and Melanie Hyatt and husband, Danny of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Matthew Cook, Jessica Everett and husband, Dustin, Jacob Cook and wife, Angelique, Casey Cook, Sandy Hyatt, Megan Doiron, Bailey Ann Hyatt; great-grandchildren, Mattie, Ashlyn, Easton, Harlee, and Emma Everett, and Jacelyn and Dreyden Cook and her siblings, Rev. David Ennis and wife, Glenda, Dale Ennis and wife, Mae, and Sherry Figeley and son Kevin and “other daughter”, Lori Hardin Ardoin. Serving as pallbearers will be Rex Burks, Richard Burks, Rocky Burks, Rodney Burks, Matthew Cook, and Jacob Cook. Honorary pallbearers are Dustin Everett and Kevin Figeley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Hospice 2450 N. Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77713. e family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Harbor Hospice, Ledawn, Cathy, Brenna, the south wing nurses, Dr. Arfeen, and to family friends Brenda and Jerry Anderson and Lydia Pretz for all they did for Mrs. Cook.

Florence Foreman Beaumont Florence Margaret Foreman, 80, of Beaumont, passed away Feb. 10, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Burial of cremated remains will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Oﬃciating will be D e acon M e l v i n Payne. Born in Orange, June 3, 1934, she was the daughter of Ovenil Foreman and Emily Morvent Foreman. Florence served in the U.S. Air Force for six years and she worked for the U.S. Government for over 30 years as an IRS agent. Florence was a pitcher for the Air Force softball team and was MVP for the Air Force wide softball tournament, she also played locally. She had a one of a kind laugh and was generous to a fault. Florence is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jean Bates and Hilda Harris and her brother, Stephen Foreman. She is survived by her brother,

Edward Foreman and wife, Charlotte; sister, JoAnn Phelps and husband, Jerry and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Hospice 2450 N. Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77713.

Maite Wilkinson Orange Memorial services for Maite Mae Rumery Wilkinson will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church, at 11:00 am in Orange, for Maite Mae Rumery Wilkinson, 93, who passed away Monday, Feb. 9, in Santa Fe, NM. Pastor Bill Godwin will conduct the memorial services. Maite was born Sept. 12, 1921 to Leroy and Byrda Rumery in Lake Charles. Later the family moved to Orange where she met and married her husband, Curtis Lincoln Wilkinson. ey raised their four children, Curtis Roy, John Carroll, Sally Arlene and Loretta Ann. Later they moved to Breaux Bridge, La. until his death in 1997. ey were married for 58 years. Maite relocated to Santa Fe, to live with her daughter, Sally and husband, Mark. She is survived by one sister, Virginia Rumery Tubbleville, of Orange; son, Curtis Roy Wilkinson and wife Marie, of Breaux Bridge, La. one daughter Sally Wilkinson Daley and husband, Mark of Santa Fe. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Stacey Lessard of Slidel, La., Shannon Carmouche, of Baton Rouge, La., Jessica Wilkinson and Meredith Centineo of New Orleans, La., John Wilkinson and Melanie Wilkinson of Orange; Melissa Kirkland of Conroe, Carol Anderson of Fayetteville, SC and Jeremy Wilkinson of Austin and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Dixie Peveto, Corrine Craig, and Jackie Pengelly; husband, Curtis; son, John Carroll Wilkinson and daughter, Loretta Ann Wilkinson. Maite was involved with her neighborhood ﬁre department for years, she worked the election polls and was always willing to help out in anyway she could in her church. Up until the time of death, Maite enjoyed going to her various classes at the Senior Center where she mastered the art of jewelry making and ceramics that she loved to give as gifts to members of her family. She was energetic and full of life. She will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind.

Jack Jones Orange Jack Hilton Jones, 85, of Orange passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Magnolia Mannor in Groves. Jack was born April 30, 1929 in Kearny, Ne. to Maud (Berry) and Arthur McKay Jones. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean Conﬂict. Jack worked as an electrician with the Civil Service for many years and lived in the Orange area since 1953. He was a member of Kirbyville United Methodist Church. Jack volunteered for many years with Orange Little League, where loved teaching the game of baseball to the youth. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and his ﬁve siblings. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Nettie Frazier Jones of Orange; children, Steve Jones and wife, Kay of Orange, Randy Jones and wife, Stephanie of Kirbyville, Sallie “Betsy” Jones Benazzouz of Houston; grandchildren, Terri Jones Ballenger, Ryan Jones, Sarah Benazzouz, Kael Jones, and Zachary Benazzouz. He is also survived by three great grandchildren, twins, Jenna

and Jayme Bivens and Kayla Ballenger. Jack’s wishes were not to have any services. In lieu of ﬂowers please donate to Cal Farley’s Boy Ranch or the charity of your choice in the memory of Jack Hilton Jones. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at .

Ellen Kuester Orange Ellen Anne Kuester, 45, of Orange, passed away Feb. 10, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, Feb. 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Oﬃciating was Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Born in Houston, April 20, 1969, she was the daughter of Noel James Kuester and Susan Quigley. Ellen had a Master’s Degree from Lamar in Deaf Education. After getting her degree she taught Deaf Education at C o r p u s Christi ISD. Ellen enjoyed watching NCIS and making crafts to give to her relatives and to her nurses. She loved her cat Stewart very much, he gave her great joy. She is preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Jimmy and Anne Quigley and Hartwell and Muriel Kuester. She is survived by her mother, Susan Quigley; sisters, Amy McCarthy and husband, Daniel of Houston and Sarah Spickard of Dallas; brother, Alex Kuester of Washington D.C. and her nieces and nephews, Mikaela McCarthy, Anna McCarthy, Danielle McCarthy, and Nora McCarthy all of Houston, Ryan Spickard and Reagan Spickard both of Dallas and her step-mother, Helen Kuester of Houston.

Christopher Harvey Nederland Christopher Wayne Harvey, 38, of Nederland, passed away Feb. 8, at his home. A visitation will be from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Galveston, Nov. 26, 1976, he was the son of Billy Harvey, Sr. and Cathy Harvey. Christopher loved the beach, riding four-wheelers with his kids, and just being outdoors. He also enjoyed listening to music and hanging out with his friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Cathy Harvey. C h r i s to pher is survived by his wife, Jennifer Harvey of Nederland; father, Billy Harvey and wife, Peggy of Bridge City; sons, Gaige Harvey and Kaleb Harvey, both of Nederland; brothers, Anthony Harvey and Sandra and Billy Harvey, all of Bridge City; nieces and nephews, Mersady Harvey, Trinity Vercher, Brandon Harvey, and Brinkley Harvey and great-niece.

Mauriceville Middle School’s Writing teacher, Julie Pelt, received some very good news recently. She submitted seven of her students’ poems to the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americansâ and was notified that three of those will be published in the upcoming edition to be delivered in April 2015. The students being published include (from left) Axl Rosen, Rylee LeVasseur and Joseph Fuselier.

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Craig, Worthy named Students of Month e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for February at their Monthly Networking Coffee on Feb. 10, hosted by Jolie Moi in Bridge City. Kynedie Craig was chosen as the Bridge City High School Student of the Month and Morgan Worthy was chosen as the Orangefield High School Student of the Month. Orangefield High School Student of the Month, Morgan Worthy is the daughter of Marsha and John Worthy. Morgan is ranked 14 of 138 with a GPA of 4.0 and on 4.0 scale. Morgan’s awards and honors include: • Homecoming Queen • Academic All-State Volleyball • Perfect attendance award • Last year regional and district qualifier in track-800 meter run • 2nd Team All-District Basketball • 2nd Team Orange Leader Basketball Morgan’s clubs and organizations include: basketball-4 years varsity, track-4 years varsity, volleyball-3 years varsity, 1 year junior varsity, National Honor Society. Morgan’s community service includes: Altar Server and Youth Ministry at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Little Dribbler’s Basketball Association volunteer and NHS gardening volunteer at Orangefield Elementary Paula Droddy, technology instructor, says, “Morgan Worthy takes care of business. She is a very mature and focused young lady.” Misty Bellard, technology department head, says, “Morgan is an outstanding student possessing such qualities as self-motivation, dependability, and intelligence. She stays on top of her assignments with perfection in mind. She strives to always do her best at each task she is given. When given the opportunity to choose a student aide, Morgan was an easy choice because of these attributes and her positive attitude. She is a well-mannered, mature young lady who also has the respect of her peers. She is involved in numerous afterschool activities and attends others as a peer supporter. She is an ideal student.” After graduation, Morgan will attend Texas A&M University for a kinesiology degree and then attend Texas State University’s physical therapy school for a doctorate degree. ••• Bridge City High School Student of the Month, Kynedie Craig, is the daughter of Stacy Richoux. She is ranked number 95 out of 183 with a 3.28 GPA. Kynedie’s awards and honors include: • First Place Calendar Cover Design Award at Motiva • Selected for the 2015 Protégé Art Contest (Senior Artists) at the Museum of Southeast Texas in Beaumont • Blue Ribbon for the 2015 Houston Livestock School Art Rodeo Contest • ird Place Portfolio as a Junior at BCHS Kynedie’s clubs and organiza-

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Last month, Sunshine Copeland, received a $4,400 grant from IP Paper for the Orangefield Elementary library.The money has been used to incorporate technology into the classroom through electronic books. Copeland purchased a wide variety of e-books that will be used in classrooms from kindergarten to fourth grade.

Bridge City’s Kynedie Craig, top, and Orangefield’s Morgan Worthy were named Students of the Month by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce.

tions include Art Club Vice President and Book Club Member. Her community service includes face painting at Bridge City Elementary School and volunteering at the Bridge City Heritage Festival. Debbie Gregg, Art Teacher, said “Kynedie is a very talented young lady. I am pleased to announce that I selected her as the Fine Art Student for the month of February. Kynedie is amazing with the way she handles every art medium she puts her hands on. She creates beautiful original pieces that are very impressive. She was selected to exhibit her artwork at e Art Museum of Southeast Texas. is is a very prestigious award. She was selected to display her work with 19 other students out of hundreds of other students who submitted work from area schools.” Cathy Riley, English Department Chair, said “Kynedie Craig is a conscientious student always exercising time management and maintaining an A average in English IV class. She is a mature, studious young lady and a joy to teach. When Kynedie ﬁnishes the task at hand, it gives me much happiness to observe her reading books and, I might add, she creates the most artistic literary projects.” Claris Collins, Science Department Chair, said “Kynedie is so pleasant and a joy to have in class. She was in my IPC class two years ago and is now in my Physics class. She comes to class prepared and with a smile on her face. Because of her diligence, she makes the grade and is able and willing to help other stu-

dents in the class. Kynedie is certainly deserving of the Student of the Month award.” After graduation, Kynedie will attend college. Both students of the month received gift certiﬁcates and gifts from: e Classy Peacock, Wal-

mart, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts, Central Oﬃce Supply, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Michele Michelle Day Spa, Little Caesars Bridge City, Comtex Wireless, Five Point Credit Union, and Jolie Moi.

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Deaths and Memorials

David O’Neal Orange David N. O’Neal, 92, of Orange, passed away Feb. 17, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Old Fort, Tn., Oct. 13, 1922, he was the son of Samuel Houston O’Neal and Ellen Leona Curbo O’Neal. David served in the U.S. Army and worked as a machinist, welder, and mechanic at Crumplers Machine Shop. He attended Canaan Primative Baptist Church, the VFW, and the NRA. He loved square dancing and was a member of the Merry Mixers and he was a volunteer at Orange Baptist Hospital. David was very kind and giving man who used his skills to help out neighbors with any and all handy man needs. He is preceded in death by his parents; ﬁrst wife, Bonnie Jean Wallingford; second wife, Josie Pearl Weaver; son, Charles R. O’Neal and his brother, Clyde Victory O’Neal. He is survived by his son, David Richard O’Neal; grandchildren, Bonnie O’Neal Montague, Jessica O’Neal, Shawn O’Neal, Carrie O’Neal Smith, and David O’Neal; six greatgrandchildren; brother, Charles Melvin O’Neal and his sister, Ruby Leona Stewart.

Doleska Bilbo Orange Doleska “Rue” Bilbo, 92, of Orange, passed from this life on Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Pinehurst. Born on Nov. 22, 1922 in Opelousas, La., to Joseph Samuel Rougeau and Mary Adelaide (Gallo) Rougeau, she was a lifelong resident of Orange, and a member of the 40th S t r e e t Church of Christ in Orange. She worked as a telephone operator for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Orange. Rue was a very humble lady who was giving to others, often placing the needs of others before herself. She enjoyed growing ﬂowers, was an avid reader, a history buﬀ and she enjoyed games which challenged her thinking. Mrs. Rue will also be remembered as a faithful Christian lady who loved her family and friends. Her life was a pure example of Christian living. Rue is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Franklin Bilbo, Sr.; son, James Franklin Bilbo, Jr.; daughter, Karen Gayle Wilson and her dear family friend, John Herrington. ose who will most cherish her memory are her son, Gary Wynn Bilbo of Orange; sister, Vi Owens of Houston; grandchildren, Stephanie, Stacey, Candace and Crystal; numerous great grandchildren; niece Sharon; dear friend, Peggy Hale and numerous members of her extended family. Graveside services to remember Rue’s life will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 18, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Conducting the services will be Evangelist Darrell Powell, minister with the West Orange Church of Christ. A gathering of Rue’s family and friends will be from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 on Wednesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Thelma Flanigan Orange elma Jo Anderson Flanigan, 72, of Orange, passed from this life Sunday, Feb. 15, at Christus Hospital - St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born on Sept. 9, 1942 in Orange, to Jesse Anderson and Mazie Helene (Cole) Anderson. She was a lifelong resident of Orange. She was and homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. elma enjoyed going to the

casino and playing bingo and she took care of many members of her family. elma was a good cook, her family will fondly remember her roast, gumbo and her coleslaw. She was loved by many and will be missed. elma is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wa r re n Lloyd Flanigan; brothers, Bobby Gene Anderson, L. J. Anderson and Floyd Lee Anderson. ose who will most cherish her memory are her daughters, Paula Stanley and husband, Greg and Melissa Kirksey and husband, Sam; son, Allen Flanigan and wife, Kathy; sister, Viva Lee Spurlock; brother, Daniel Anderson and wife, Brenda; special friend and caretaker, Debbie Schlicher, all of Orange; six grandchildren, Drew Flanigan and wife, Meagen, Troy Flanigan, Katy Flanigan, Corey Stanley and wife, Stephanie, Leisha Johnson and husband, Nicholas and Amber Wilkerson and husband, Dwayne; her four great grandchildren, Taylor Johnson, Jase Johnson, Easton Stanley and Karson Stanley. Services to remember and honor elma’s life will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. W. W. “ Bill “ Smith, oﬃciating. Rites of committal and interment will follow services where she will be laid to rest next to her husband at Jett Cemetery in Orange. A gathering of elma’s family and friends will be from 5:00 until 9:00 P.M. ursday at the funeral home. elma’s family wishes to thank the ICU staﬀ at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. For those who desire memorial donations, please make a donation in memory of elma to the American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701-3723, .

Newton Hodges Newton Kennedy Hodges passed away peacefully in his home on Feb. 15. He was born May 1, 1921. He was a lifelong resident of O r a n g e County and served in the Navy during WWII as a Chief Machini st Mate. He retired from D up ont after 34 years. He was preceded in death by his father Hugh Hodges Sr.; mother Eunice Hodges (Sellers); first wife, Minnie Belle (Mince) Hodges; brothers Cecil Hodges of Woodville, Hugh Hodges Jr. of Oscoda, MI. and sister Joyce Brown of Hemphill. He is survived by his wife Odessa McCaskill Hodges; son John Hodges, of Fredricksburg; daughter, Jane Rost of Mauriceville; son Blake McCaskill of Sulphur; daughters Nancy Hartsfield (McCaskill) of Montgomery, Gloria Cribbs (McCaskill) of Sugar Land; sister Mary Anne Gallier of Hemphill; grandchildren Mary Goodwin, Sally Rost, Blake Lyons, Brooke Lyons, Nathan Hartsfield, Kristina McCaskill; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. Services will be held there on Wednesday Feb. 18, at 10:00 AM. e family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to American Diabetes Association 2400 Augusta Dr., Suit 175, Houston, Texas 77057-4989.

Martha Pepper Hamshire Martha Addaline Pepper, 77, of Hamshire, formerly of the Orange area, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Martha was born Feb. 15, 1938 in Converse, La., to Mary Alene (Latham) and James Velton “JV” McDonald. She has lived most of her life in the Orange area and graduated from Orangeﬁeld High School. She was a member of First Baptist

Church of Vidor. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and doing crossword puzzles. Martha was a loving wife, mother, sister, g r a n d mother, and friend who will be m i s s e d dearly, especially by her grandbabies. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Whitener and son in law, Kyle Roberts. Martha is survived by her husband, Norman Pepper; daughters, Deborah Lynn Long and husband, Robert of Marshall, Carolyn Nadine Allen and husband, Jim of Hamshire, Melissa Kaye Pepper of Orange and Sandra Alene Tyler of Orange; sisters, Marie Sarver and husband, Roy of Lufkin, Cynthia Worthy and husband Wren of Jasper and Patsy Miller of Orange; brothers, Lloyd “Pete” McDonald and wife, Linda Sue of San Antonio and Johnny McDonald and wife, Lynell of Gist Community. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Erik Roberts, Rana Smith, Alesa Granberry, Cory Teague, Kody Rountree and their spouses; 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Dorman Funeral Home, with Dr. Robert King oﬃciating. Burial was to follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Honoring Martha as pallbearers were Erik Roberts, Cory Teague, Kody Rountree, Jessie Smith, Matt Granberry and Ryan Hickman. Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Hickman, Hunter Roberts, Colin Roberts and Dayton Smith.

J.W. Flannery Bridge City J. W. Flannery, 79, of Bridge City, passed away Feb. 16, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Randall “Flipp e r ” Doolittle of O u t l a w B i b l e Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow in care of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Humminoak, Ar., on May 3, 1935, he was the son of George Wesley Flannery and Reba Jewell Fagg Flannery. J.W. worked in many fields from Citrus Orchards, farming, truck driver, pipe-fitter in construction, and shade tree mechanic. He played in country and western band from the time he was 18 years old, he was self-taught and never learned to read a sheet music. He continued to play right up until January 2015, when his illness would not allow him to hold his guitar. He was blessed to have two wives in his life Shirley whom he was married to for 48 years and lost her to cancer; they had four wonderful children together - and his second wife Charlette, whom he lost to cancer after 7 years of marriage. He was an excellent housekeeper and made the best buttermilk biscuits that would melt in your mouth. He was full of jokes and a voice from heaven when he sang. He loved his children and took pride in all of his family. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert Flannery, first wife, Shirley Turf Flannery and his second wife, Charlette Flannery; grandchildren, Dwayne Prudholm, Carollyn (Miki) Kittrell, and Teresa Jefferson. He is survived by his children, Michael Flannery and wife, Linda, Anthony (Tony) Flannery and wife, Robin and Terri Flannery Vidalier; grandchildren, Jay Robert Flannery, Jessica Flannery, Justin Tankersley, Joseph Guilbeaux, Shannon Gilmore, Glenn Boyd, Richard Callahan, Michael Callahan, Billy (Bo) Deal, Marcia Stuteville, Alonda Callahan, Donald Flannery, Lydia Flannery Sonnier and Angelika Simon; 28 great-grandchildren; nine g re at-g re at-g randchildren; brother, Eugene (Gene) Flannery

and his sister, Betty Blankenship. Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Flannery, Billy Bo Deal, Justin Tankersley, Joseph Guilbeaux, R.J. Hampton, and Ronnie Sonier. Honarary Pallbeares are Michael Flannery and Tony Flannery. Mr. Flannery’s family would like to send a special thank you to Angela Deal and his caregivers at Altus.

Arthur Dobbs Bridge City Arthur Miller Dobbs, 96, was born in Coal Valley, Al., April 23 1918 and passed away Jan. 23. Arthur married Christine Ratcliﬀ Dobbs on Jan. 3, 1942 and enjoyed 73 years together until his passing. Graveside services were held at the Auburn Cemetery in Mississippi.

Michael Bland Orange Michael Eugene Bland, surrounded by his wife, children, sister and other family members and friends, went to be with his Lord Friday, Feb. 13, after suffering viral pneumonia. Mike was born on Friday the 13th of October, 1950, to Beverly Ann Hurst Bland and Percy Aron“Jack” Bland, Jr., in Orange County. Mike is survived by his wife, Doris Bland; two children, Carrie Lynn Bland Cuevas and Matthew Cole Bland; stepdaughter, Annie Bradford; sister, Latanya Dixie Fears; sons-in-law, Chuck Cuevas and Peter Rispin; eight grandchildren, Patrick (Ian), Hay Hay (Hailie), Lizzy (Elizabeth), Eugenia (Jillian), Jake/Coon (Tanner), Coco Crisp (Kolton), Stanley (Petey), Daphine (Daphne) and a large extended family. Mike was predeceased by his son, Michael Aaron Bland; brother, Lance Aaron Bland and his parents. Mike grew up helping with the farming and stock raising on land off Highway 12 in Mauriceville that was originally homesteaded and handed down by his third great grandparents. In his younger years, Mike loved hunting in the undeveloped woods of Mauriceville. He graduated from Mauriceville High School, and left home to attend Sam Houston where he obtained a Master’s Degree. He taught Ag at Forest Park for a few years and also at Deweyville and Buna, he served in the Army, worked at the shipyard and various jobs while completing his education and supporting his family and eventually landed at DuPont in Orange. After retiring from over 30 years with DuPont, he was finally able to return to teaching, his real passion. He taught Ag Science and related subjects at Big Sandy High School and thereafter for a short period of time at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. Mike loved his family, friends, students, animals and grandkids. Mike had a passion for working the land, he loved being in the woods, especially at his camp in Warren. He was always willing to buy you a tree and plant it for you. His sense of humor, large personality, and rural sensibilities will be greatly missed, and his departure will be an immeasurable loss to many, especially his family. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included Matthew Bland, T-Ray Viator, Ricky Viator, Jeff Viator, Jerry Paul Viator, Orey Viator, Kevin Johnson, Joe Parfait, Rusty Gates, Tom Randall, Dwight Turner, Mike Morgan, Bubba Lormand, Justin Baker, Wayne Fears, Bryan Fears, Daniel Fears, Chuck Cuevas, Ian Cuevas, Ronny Pate, Peter Rispin, Jim Bradford, Jodie Johnson, Al Tatum, Elton Evans, and Dr. James Jones. ese guys, and many others, were friends and family he knew he could call on at any time and he was ready to return the favor. Special thanks go to the people named herein and those faculty and students who kept in touch. Graveside services were held at Weeks Chapel Cemetery in

Harrisburg, Tuesday, Feb. 17, Pastor Kevin Brown, oﬃciating. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville Building Fund, 11540 Highway 12, Mauriceville, Texas, 77626, 409-7453013, or the Weeks Chapel Cemetery Fund, 315 CR 234, Jasper, Texas, 75951, 409-3831275, would be appreciated.

Sylvia Sonnier Orange Sylvia Marie Sonnier, 80, of Orange, passed away ursday, Feb. 12, at her residence. Born on Sept. 11, 1934 in Orange, to Arthur Weldon Plant and Lillian Elizabeth ( Wa l l e t t ) Plant, she was a lifelong resident of Orange and she worked as a sales clerk for Builders Mart in Orange. Sylvia was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and she enjoyed ceramics, going dancing and going fishing. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Mike McFetridge and her second husband, Jon C. Bunn; brothers, Larry J. Plant, Bobby Plant and Beryl Plant; and her stepsons, Keith Sonnier and Raymond Sonnier. ose who will most cherish her memory are her husband of 14 years, Ralph Sonnier of Orange; son, Michael J. McFetridge and wife, Lynn of Anderson, SC; daughter, Deborah Rankin and husband, David of Orange; stepsons, Jim Staples of Weimar, Michael Ray Sonnier of Denver, Co, Curtis W. Sonnier and wife, Donna of Mauriceville, David Sonnier and wife, Teri of Orangefield, Clint E. Sonnier of Orange and Richard D. Sonnier of Corpus Christi; brother in law, Leroy Sonnier of Johnson City, Tn; grandchildren, April Butler, Antel Pope, Michael McFetridge and companion, Talicia, Shannon Savee and husband, Anthony, Robert Revis and wife, Alice, Jennifer Ferrell, Courtney, Stephanie, Helena and husband, Nathan, Elizabeth and Richard Aaron and numerous great grandchildren and extended family. Services to honor Sylvia’s life were Monday, Feb. 16, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with Father Joseph P. Daleo, officiating. Rites of Christian burial and interment followed services at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Charles Forster Orange Charles W. Forster, 97, of Orange, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Sabine House Assisted Living Center in Orange. Born March 1, 1917 in Rockford, Illinois to Elmer Forster and Blanche (Derthick) Forster, he resided in Orange since 1980 and he had previously lived in

Los Angeles, Ca. Charles worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service and then went on to manage the Credit Union of the Postal Service from 1947 until 1980. Charles also served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. During his time in the military as a Staﬀ Sergeant he went on to earn the American Campaign Medal, e Good Conduct Medal and the Word War II Victory Medal. Charles was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Orange. He enjoyed working with stained glass, was an avid gardener and enjoyed basket making. He assisted with the R. C. I. A. program at St. Francis and enjoyed walking at the Northway Park. Charles married his wife, Ruth on June 18, 1951 and they adopted their sons, Peter and Paul on Jan. 18, 1957. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Ruth Forster; grandson, Peter Charles Forster and his brother, Gerald Forster. ose who will most cherish his memory are his brother in law, John Davis and wife, Betty of Orange; four grandchildren, Craig Forster, Jane Byers, Mark Forster and Erin Forster; 11 great grandchildren; nephews, Rodney Davis, Carl Davis and Don Davis and also numerous members of his extended family. Services to honor Charles’ life will be at 10:30 A.M. ursday, Feb. 19, at a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orange, with Father Tom Phelan, serving as the celebrant. Rite of Christian burial, military honors and entombment will follow the mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Orange. A gathering of Charles’s family and friends will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Wednesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with a Christian wake service to be held at 6:00 P.M. Honoring Charles as pallbearers are Craig Forster, Rodney Davis, Mark Forster, Greg Byers, Carl Davis and John Davis. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Loftin and Jack Oldani. e family wishes to thank Charles’ nephew, Rodney Davis for looking after and caring for Charles since the passing of Mrs. Ruth. For those who desire memorial contributions, please make a donation in memory of Charles to the Building Fund at St. Francis Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, Texas 77632.

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It was like this when I got here ... Rev. Evan Dolive For the Record A lot has been written about the decline of the mainline church over the years. ere are numerous theories have been passed around. Nearly every pew-sitting faithful Christian in America has her or his own opinion. As a minister I have heard a lot of these complaints from the masses; the request is simple. ey want the church to be the center of social and political life as it seemed to be in the 1950s and 1960s. ey want the pews packed with people, the nursery overﬂowing with babies, and the church to have the same level of particularity that it did years ago. e church today ﬁnds itself having to share time and attention with the rest of the world. Because of this (and numerous other factors), the church for the most part has seen the number of people attending the hallowed halls of a

church house begin to decrease. In an effort to find a culprit for the shrinking size and popularity of church, a scapegoat has been named and they are “young people today” — a catchall term for people under the age of 35 (or thereabouts) who have seemingly left the church en masse. ey are vilified as the sole reason and cause for the church

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FUMC presents drama series First United Methodist Church of Orange will present a drama series for the five Sundays of Lent. Worship services begin Feb. 22 and will be held in the Slade Chapel on Elm St., between 5th and 6th Streets. e chapel will be transformed into a courtroom. ere will be two services each week; one at 9:00 am with contemporary music and the other at 11:00 am with traditional music. e author, Wm. Clayton McCord writes: “e goal of the People vs Judas Iscariot is based upon the Ash Wednesday reading of Joel 2:13: ‘Return to the Lord, our God, for God is gracious and merciful; slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.’” e series is guided by three objectives: 1) to revisit the passion narrative, hearing details through key witnesses in ways we might not have considered before; 2) to prompt reflection upon out own need for forgiveness and 3) to focus n the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ and his suffering for the sins of the world.

Winfree Baptist to host “Spring Thing” e Spring ing fundraiser at Winfree Baptist Church will be Saturday, March 7, from 10:00 until 4:00 pm. e event will include a BBQ cook-oﬀ, open car show and craft sales. All proceeds will beneﬁt the 110th anniversary. For more information, contact the church at 735-7181.

LC Baptist to host Expo e Little Cypress Baptist Church will host the 5th annual Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana 2015 Crisis Preparation Expo, from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm, Saturday Feb. 21 at LCBC, 3274 Little Cypress Dr., Orange. e expo is an exhibition hall where those in attendance can come and go to view displays

from dozens of experts or topics of interest in crisis preparation. Some crisis preparation gifts will be given away by vendors. Forty classes lasting about 45 minutes each from 25 people with experience in crisis preparation at three levels. e lectures are scheduled to begin at 10:00 am and the class listing may be picked up at www.littlecypressbaptist.org, beginning ursday before the vent. For more information, visit the website listed above, or call 8838905.

St. Frances sells fish dinners St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling ﬁsh dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the Church) located at 4300 Meeks Drive from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on the following Lenten Fridays: Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 6, March 13, March 20 and March 27. Dinners include two pieces of ﬁsh, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8. Dine in or carry out.

El Bethel Baptist holds fish fry e El Bethel Baptist Church senior choir will hold a ﬁsh fry dinner Friday, March 6, from 9 am to 2 pm, at the church. Dinners will consist of southern fried ﬁsh, dirty rice, green beans, potato salad, bread, cake and a drink. Deliveries will be available for those ordering three or more dinners. For delivery call the church at 883-8996, 988-9002 or 670-5057. e church is located at 704 N. 12th St in Orange.

to not be busting at the seams with people. If only those “young people” could just stop being so selfish on Sunday mornings and just come to worship God at 11 a.m. like people have been doing for years, the world might be a better place. Maybe you have heard some of these gems before: • “Young people today don’t care about religion ... unless they can find it on an iPhone.” • “Yong people today weren’t made to come to church and that’s why they aren’t here.” • “I know young people today like contemporary music but I don’t care for it.” • “Young people today would rather sleep than come worship the Lord.” • “Young people today are too busy with sports and extra activities. ey are too overextended. If they can put effort into sports, they can put effort into God.” • “Young people will spend all day getting ready for a prom or a dance but show up to church in jeans and t-shirt.” e list goes on. How does a “young person” effectively convey the notion that “the church was like this when I got here?” I have met some people who are deeply spiritual, caring, compassionate, loving people, but they don’t attend church. But young people for the most part do not have a problem with the church or with Jesus or even with teachings of church. So why the absence on Sunday morning? For many people, the problem is the people who call themselves Christians but don’t live up to Christian ideals. ey say the church focuses on the wrong things; why are some people so acutely aware of the “sins” of others but cannot see the hungry child in their own backyard. If you want young people in your church, give them something to do. Young people are ready to go, do, serve, be, and ex-

tend the ministry of Christ to all people — but they have to a place through which they are able to do so. ere is a drive in young people who want to do something greater than themselves and to give and love, but when it’s met with pledge cards, committee meetings, condescending looks for wearing jeans and t-shirts, or saying they have to wait until they are 45 and have three kids to make a diﬀerence, then what’s the point? I can worship God in my house or in nature just as easily as I can in a building with stained-glass windows. Give “young people” the chance to and they will knock your socks oﬀ ... I promise. You will see movements of God that you would have missed if you had “stayed the course.” e decline of the church is not my generation’s fault. It was in decline long before I was born; it was like this when I got here. But that doesn’t mean it is too far gone. e church does a lot of things right and can still do more. Let the “young people” lead; let them be the hands and feet of Christ in the world and watch what happens. Listen to their passions, listen to their concerns, and listen to where they feel God is leading them. It’s not “young people’s” fault for the decline of the church, but they can surely be a part of the answer. Keep the faith ... all is not lost. Rev. Evan Dolive is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He lives in Orange and works for a local hospital serving as Chaplain. Rev. Evan is passionate about faith, life and the integration of the two. Rev. Evan is also the author of evandolive.com and can be reached online via email at evan@evandolive.com or on Facebook (fb.com/evandoliveauthor) and Twitter (@RevEvanDolive).

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The petition of ANGEl cRUsETURNER and NATHAN GEE, Petitioners, was filed in the County Court of Law of Orange County, Texas, on February 3, 2015, against JosEPH MATTHEW PicKEll, numbered 150080-D, and entitled In The InTeresT OF FAITh ALeX PICKeLL A ChILD. The suit requests oRiGiNAl PETiTioN foR TERMiNATioN AND ADoPTioN of sTEPcHilD The date and place of birth of the child/ren who are the subject of the suit: FAITh ALeX PICKeLL sePTeMBer 18, 2003 BeAuMOnT, JeFFersOn, TeXAs The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren's interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child's adoption. IssueD AnD GIVen under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this February 4, 2015. VicKiE EDGERly, District clerk Orange County, Texas

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