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County Record Vol. 56 No. 45

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, February 25, 2015

WO council votes to oppose Senate bill David Ball

For The Record

Legislation in the Texas Senate may have a direct impact on the status of West Orange and other cities as municipalities.

The West Orange City Council, consequently, passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 343 and any other legislation which would threaten, diminish and/or eliminate the authority of a home rule municipality at their regular meeting on February 23.

Mayor Roy McDonald reported there is legislation afoot to abolish the rights of home rule charter cities in Texas so all municipalities would be the same as a general law city.

“We would have to rely on Texas law and the city would

have very little authority. We will be presenting this resolution to our legislator personally,” McDonald said.

MCDONALD There are two categories of cities in Texas: home rule and general law, according to the Texas Municipal League website.

General law cities are smaller cities whose powers are limited; they operate according to specific state statutes that define their powers and duties.

They are restricted to doing what the state directs or permits them to do.

If a general law city has not

been granted the express or implied power by the state to initiate a particular action, none may be taken.

Home rule cities are cities with populations of more than 5,000 in which citizens have adopted home rule charters. A

charter is a document that establishes the city’s governmental structure and provides for the distribution of powers and duties among the various branches of government.

In order to be implemented, the charter must be approved

by the people at an election.

Likewise, changes in the charter must be approved by a vote of the people.

The city’s resolution reads as follows: Whereas, in 1868 a federal judge named John Forest Dil-

Vince Buffamonte Alumni Game

Rediscovering Our History

Rio de Sabinas Orange’s River

Mike Louviere For The Record

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arly Spanish explorers first named the river Rio de Sabinas because of the great number of bald cypress trees they encountered. “Sabinas” is the Spanish word for cypress.

Some of the earliest inhabitants were the Caddo tribe on the upper regions and the Attakapas tribe on the lower regions. As English speaking people came into the area, the river became known as the “Sabine River.”

The river formed in Hunt County in extreme northeast Texas where three forks, the Cowleech, Caddo, and South Forks joined together; the site in now part of the Lake Tawakoni Reservoir. The Sabine is from 510 to 553 miles long, depending on which source is consulted. It is the 33rd longest river in the United States.

From 1836 to 1845 the river served as the International Boundary between the Republic of Texas and the United States. There was a seven year surveying project to establish and mark the boundary. One marker remains near Lo-

The Sabine River today.

gansport, Louisiana. It is the only international boundary marker located inside the United States.

Steamboats began running from Sabine Pass at the mouth of the river to Logansport, nearly 200 miles upriver, in the early 1840s. Once it was found that the river could be navigated that far north, the river became a major transportation route for all types of cargo, but mainly for the cotton that was grown on the plantations around Belgrade and farther upriver. Boats would carry goods for the towns on the trip upriver and bring cotton downriver to Sabine Pass.

Resin, or Reason, Green, in the early 1830s settled an area on a bend about seven miles north of Sabine Lake. As the area became populated it became known as Green’s Bluff.

In 1840 the town changed the name to Madison in honor of President James Madison.

There was confusion in the mail service due to the town of Madisonville, located farther north. In 1858 the name of the town on the river was changed RIO DE SABINAS Page 2A

RECORD PHOTO: Mike Louviere

Former LCM Battlin’ Bear baseball players Hunter Gonzales and Ryan Waddell are back on the field during the second annual Vince Buffamonte Alumni Baseball Game on Saturday. Gonzales makes the throw to first for the third out as Waddell heads to the dugout. The LCM Alumni took on the 2015 LCM Bears during the annual event. No one kept score. This week the LCM Bears travel to Longview for the Pine Tree Baseball Tournament.

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

lon issued a ruling that cities can do only what their state government expressly authorizes them to do; and Whereas, after that federal court decision, the people of Texas decided centralized government was not in their best interest and, in 1912, adopted a constitutional amendment affirming Texas’ commitment to local decision-making; and Whereas, the Texas Constitution, in Article XI, Section 5, authorizes cities with a population of 5,000 or more to adopt, by election, a home rule charter which grants the citizens of that city the power of self-government; and Whereas, the City of West Orange adopted it home rule charter in May 1956; and Whereas, Senate Bill 343, filed by Senator Don Huffiness during this the 84th Texas Legislative Session, would totally upend the relationship between Texas cities and state government by causing Texas to revert to the rule created in Dillon’s 1868 federal court decision and would require City of West Orange voters and local elected officials to get the Texas state legislature’s permission to enact any local ordinance.

In other city business, a public hearing was held prior to the regular meeting regarding the site of the proposed housing project at 816 Memphis St. Resident JoAnn Priddy asked if the housing leases required a criminal history background check. She was informed that they do.

She also asked who she could speak with about leasing guidelines.

Billie Trahan asked what it took to get a house condemned in the city.

She said there is a vacant WO OPPOSES Page 3A

Murder suspect on the run Debby Schamber For The Record

When it was time for the murder trial against Joshua Latham, 27, of Mauriceville, to begin Monday in a Newton County court room, he was nowhere to be found.

Warrants have been issued for his arrest.

“We are actively looking for him,” said Texas Ranger Bobby Smith. “I don’t have any doubt we will find him.”

Latham is accused of the 2013 murder of 41-year-old Tami Higginbotham, of Vinton, Louisiana. He faces up to 99 years in prison for the first degree felony.

Latham is currently on felony probation which was extended four years after he violated the terms.

After serving time in the Orange County Jail he was transferred to Newton County where he later posted bond and was released from custody.

The case stems from an inci-

dent when Higgenbotham, left her residence on Feb. 8 from Vinton to go to Orange.

Her truck was found later at LATHAM Blue Bird’s Fish Camp on Simmons Drive, but she was no where to be found. During the trip to Orange she had texted her sister, Staci Robinson, saying she was going to sell her phone to Latham. Higgenbotham wanted to upgrade so she had decided to sell her phone.

Around 1 p.m. Higgenbotham sent a text to her sister saying Latham wanted her to help him pick out wedding rings. By 1:30 the texts from Higgenbotham stopped.

Knowing it was odd for her sister since she was “always connected,” Robinson became worried and tried repeatedly to call her but each call went straight to voice mail.

Robinson later went to the fish camp and showed a picture of her sister to people in the area. They told her they had seen Higgenbotham and she had gotten into a vehicle with Latham. However, when Robinson asked Latham if he had seen her sister, he denied ever meeting up with her. Latham’s girlfriend told Robinson, Latham was at work on the day of the disappearance. However, Robinson would later learn he didn’t have a job.

Latham, who was a ‘person of interest” in connection with the disappearance of Higginbotham, fled the area.

He was arrested a few days later, Feb. 14, in Maryville, Tennesse. Orange police contacted local officials in Maryville, and told them Latham had relatives in the area.

Maryville police checked the relative’s residence, and found Latham, along with his girlfriend, and their two-week-old infant. The woman and child

were reported to be safe. He was held on charges he violated his felony probation.

Detectives and the Texas Ranger went to Tennessee to interview Latham concerning the disappearance of Higgenbotham. During the interview he reportedly told them where Higgenbotham’s body could be found.

Investigators went in search of the location north of Mauriceville on Feb. 15 where they found Higginbotham’s body in a heavily wooded, hunting lease in Newton County. Police said there were certain features on the body that matched descriptions of the missing woman. Further testing and autopsy results would reveal it was indeed her. Additional testing indicated Higgenbotham was strangled to death.

“The innocent doesn’t run,” Robinson said.

The family of Tami Higgenbotham hope to soon see justice served and Latham behind bars where they feel he belongs.

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Rio de Sabinas to Orange, possibly because of a grove of orange trees in the area.

The river had always been important to the town and the traffic on the river had been varied. From reports of the pirate Jean Lafitte going up the river to Ballew’s Ferry ten miles north of Orange to bring slaves for sale to Louisiana plantation owners to more legitimate river traffic such as dry goods and cotton, Orange grew as river traffic increased.

During the Civil War years, Orange was the site of Confederate army activities, being located between the Confederate forts at Sabine Pass and Niblett’s Bluff. After the battle at Sabine Pass on September 8, 1863, there never was another threat of Union activity on the river, so Orange remained safe for the remainder of the war years.

After the war and reconstruction, Orange began to become an important part on the

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timber and lumber industry.

Due to the virgin pine an cypress forests, Orange became a lumber boom town. At its peak there were 17 sawmills in Orange. Millions of logs were floated in large rafts down the river to the Orange mills.

Milled lumber was taken by river to Sabine Pass to be loaded on larger ships and shipped to Galveston and thence worldwide.

The industry became so profitable that at one time Green Avenue in Orange had more millionaires than any other street in any town in the United States of similar population.

Because of the amount of lumber produced Orange became a vital part of World War I shipbuilding. Shipyards in Orange built large four and five masted sailing cargo ships for the war effort. At the war’s end there were 19 ships in Orange either under construction or just finished, that no one want-

ed. The contracts were cancelled. Steam ships were coming into use and steel was replacing wood in construction.

With no buyers, the ships were stripped of useful metal parts, towed down river to the area at the mouth of Conway’s Bayou, set afire and burned to the water line, and allowed to sink. Nineteen remain there today, a popular fishing spot and a hazard to navigation for careless boaters.

The sawmills in Orange gradually closed for a variety of reasons and by the mid 1930s the lumber boom in Orange had ended. In 1940, another boom would begin when steel ship building would come to Orange.

Levingston and Weaver shipyards had been established in Orange, building wooden ships. They would be joined by Consolidated Shipbuilding; a branch of United States Steel.

All three became major shipyards because of their location

on the deep, wide river.

U.S. Congressman Martin Dies had been successful in getting a contract signed with the U.S. Navy for shipyards in Orange to build warships for the war everyone knew was coming. In 1940, the population of Orange was about 7,000.

After the war started and the shipbuilding began Orange exploded. By the war’s end in 1945 Orange had grown to a population of 70,000. Orange was the only place in Texas that had built warships for the war effort. Consolidated built destroyers and destroyer escorts.

Weaver built YMS class minesweepers. Levingston built auxiliary vessels and seagoing rescue tugs for the British Royal Navy. The river had once again brought a profitable era to Orange.

After the war, because of the location on the freshwater river, the U.S. Naval Station was built at Orange. A reserve fleet of surplus warships was

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT

Deborah Mitchell looks to the future David Ball

For The Record

Deborah Mitchell of Orange said she stays involved in the community and politics for one particular reason- she cares about the future.

“I want to be involved for the future. I’m involved in local politics, no state politics because local politics is at root of who we are,” she said.

Mitchell currently serves as the chair of the Orange County Democratic Party. She’s also a member of the NAACP, Community in Unity- a youth organization, the general coordinating organization for the Lion’s Den playground, the Greater Orange Area Literacy Council and the advisory board of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office and a former two-term Orange City Councilwoman. She’s a minister at

her church, New Light Christian Center in Beaumont where she serves on the Legacy Committee which sees MITCHELL what things the church can do for the community.

She has also served in the Camp Fire Girls, the Boy Scouts of America, Little League baseball while her children were growing up. She’s been an employee for West Orange-Stark CISD for 36 years where she currently serves as the Head Start director at the North Early Learning Center.

In fact, Mitchell has been married to her husband Eric, who also serves as a West Orange-Stark CISD school board trustee, for 38 years. They have

five children and 10 grandchildren.

“I live for them (her family).

That’s why I’m politically active. I try to make a difference in my community, my church and for families,” Mitchell said.

She added another reason why she is so active is there are some who have their own voice and there are others in the community who need a voice.

Mitchell said her involvement in Head Start has been a “journey,” working with state and local authorities. Serving on the city council has also revealed to her how important it is to sit in one of the council’s seat and make decisions for the city.

“I was humbled to be selected by the people. I believe in community service is a way to give back and make a difference. I believe in not talking the talk, but in walking the

walk,” Mitchell said. “Voting is a responsibility.

Mitchell came by her community involvement honestly.

Her father was involved in the community and her mother was a stay at home mom.

Growing up in North Carolina, Mitchell helped form the first African-American committee at her high school. The purpose of the committee was to share African-American history and to instill pride and dignity to the students.

At North Carolina Central College, she was part of the student development committee. “Parents need to be role models for their children; not the TV or the Internet, to develop character and integrity,” she said. “People need to be politically involved and be a voice.

Candidates need to represent my needs and issues for everyday living.”

brought to Orange and remained until the early 1970s.

The status was changed to a Reserve Base in 1975. The facility closed in 2008.

The third boom the river brought to Orange was when DuPont decided to build a chemical plant in Orange. The river provided water needed for the processes in the plant and for shipping of products in and out of the plant. After DuPont several other chemical companies decided to locate in Orange. The area south of Orange became known as “Chemical Row”.

The city on the river has settled to a population of 18, 595 on the 2010 census. There are a couple of small shipyards that are showing a profit and the chemical industry, though scaled back is still in Orange.

The river flows pretty much as it always has by Orange.

From Orange down to Sabine Lake, it is industrialized now, with the small shipyards, and the port that was established in 1914. A portion of the river going into Sabine Lake has become part of the Intracoastal Waterway with a large amount of barge traffic replacing the long gone steamboats.

On the bend of the river where Orange County started and so much local history has happened, the City of Orange has built a park with a wooden walkway on the bank of the river. Even with all the changes it is possible to walk on the river on a quiet evening and in the mind’s eye see the riverboats that used to ply the river in the old days.

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Commisioners Court: David Ball

For The Record

Bus use for the Bassmater Elite Series Tournament was nailed down at the meeting of the Orange County Commissioners Court on Feb. 23.

Commissioners voted unanimously to approve using three county buses during the tournament to be held on March 19-22. The decision to pay for fuel costs, however, was not unanimous with Precinct 3 Commissioner John Banken voting no.

Prior to the vote, Bobby Fillyaw, director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, said he spoke with representatives from the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission who ensured him the buses could be utilized for the event.

A temporary public transportation route was also established that will run from the MacArthur Shopping Center, down to Green Avenue, onward to the Orange Trade Days at 200 Turrett just off Simmons Drive.

Liability coverage has also been taken care of.

Banken told Fillyaw that Val-

Buses to be provided at fishing tournament Fillyaw answered he didn’t want to pay for that cost but he would if it meant having buses for the tournament.

“We’ll find a way to pay for it,” he said.

Barry Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner, asked if the money for the fuel could be taken from Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax money. Fillyaw said that would certainly be a legal cost for HOT funds.

David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner, then made a motion for the county pay for the fuel provided costs not exceed $500 out of the contingency fund.

Banken said the court had to be consistent in giving out the money because other organizations were turned down in HOT money requests and the OCEDC is requesting to do the same thing as the others.

“I’m opposed to paying for the fuel,” Banken said.

Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, asked Fillyaw what the economic impact of the tournament was two years ago for the county. He answered it had a $3.2 million impact.

The commissioners also approved a preliminary plat for the Magnolia Ranch subdivi-

li Lott, county transportation director, was not contacted at all during the week on proceedings.

“There was no okay from either (Bob) CARLTON Dickinson or Shaun Davis (both from the SETRPC),” Banken said.

County Judge Brint Carlton said he previously spoke with Davis who approved their use.

The discussion next turned to fuel costs.

Lott said her department will try to use their propane buses for the route. It was estimated the propane buses get six to seven miles a gallon at $1 per gallon. Three buses each driving 120 miles a day would total around $180 per bus.

Lott added she could get some accurate figures on fuel costs after the court meeting.

Also, Fillyaw said drivers were paid $10 an hour for a total of $890 from the OCEDC two years ago at the tournament.

Banken then asked Fillyaw if he wanted the county to pay for the gasoline for the buses too.

Orange to get new RV park David Ball

For The Record

There will be a new RV park in Orange mixed amongst the motels on Interstate 10.

The Orange City Council approved a motion of intent to enter into an agreement for the Orange Economic Development Corporation with Outdoor Hospitality. The agreement will be for the expenditure of funds for demolition and infrastructure improvements at the old Knight’s Inn at 2214 Lutcher Drive. The amount is not to exceed $250,000 for the purpose of economic development.

Mark Frey, owner of Frey’s Nursery Landscape which is

park would received economic development funds.

Another item related to a property was rezoning lots on 10th Street and Hart Avenue from R-2 Medium Density Residential Zoning District to C-S Special Commercial Zoning District.

The location is where the former Old North Orange Church was located.

The owner of the property wishes to place a restaurant there.

Lastly, an agreement with SpawGlass was authorized for $61,337 for the architectural and HVAC repairs of the Central Fire Station.

next door to the property, plans for the park to have 51 spaces, a main lodge, laundry house, shower house, pool house, and a rally barn, which make up the main component of the estimated $1,530,000 project, according to Jay Trahan, director of the OEDC. The financial request for incentives include: $75,000 demolition of former Knight’s Inn property $175,000 infrastructure improvements related to water/ sanitary sewer/drainage During the OEDC meeting held prior to the city council meeting, several motel owners voiced their opposition to the RV park being located so near their motels and that the RV

WO opposes Senate bill house on Crockett St. that has become “very unsightly.”

“It’s an old neighborhood, but it’s not a ghetto,” she said.

Trahan has also field to run for city council for the May 9, 2015 General Election.

The council approved amending terms of a legal services agreement with Lewis

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paid a flat fee versus an hourly rate they were paid previously.

Lastly, Cody Marshall was approved for membership as a firefighter in the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department.

Marshall just turned 18 and is a junior in school. He was a junior firefighter prior to joining the WOVFD.

Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP regarding additional demolition projects.

City Manager Mike Stelly several properties in the city have already been demolished and there is still some funding left over to do three or four more properties.

The law firm will now be

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sion in Orangefield.

Project engineer Daniel Dotson asked the commissioners if they would approve any other option than having a deed restrictions about not laying pipes in the ditches. He added the developer could build a detention pond instead.

Dotson added other subdivisions in the county have laid pipes in their ditches. Banken replied he is basing his decision on the Magnolia Ranch subdivision and not other subdivisions.

“We have made mistakes before. A subdivision in Bridge City floods and the county has to pay a ton of money to fix it.

That’s not fair to the taxpayers to subsidize,” Banken said.

It was agreed there could be a stipulation to increase the size of the pipe as needed.

The court approved appointing Minnie Hightower as personnel director.

Hightower currently lives in Oxford, Mississippi for the past seven years, but she’s originally from Galveston County.

She has 20 years experience in personnel matters.

She served as the Human Resources director at a Toyota plant that manufactures parts.

She was also the HR director at Lowe’s and as the office administrator in the sanitation department for the city of Lufkin.

She said she found out about the job in Orange County from the Texas Municipal League website. She thought it would be a great opportunity to move back closer to home, particularly since her children are now out of school.

Her daughter also attended the commissioners court meeting with her. Hightower said she is Miss Mississippi Teen USA and takes high school courses online.

Both Dubose and Banken

voted no to the appointment.

Dubose said there are two employees in the department with 20 years experience and they should have the opportunity to move up. Banken agreed and said there are people in the county who are already qualified.

March was proclaimed as Red Cross month in the county.

The American Red Cross flag/banner will be flown in the community during that time.

Some highlights from the proclamation reads it is a time to recognize Everyday Heroesthose who reach out to help people in need, they work tirelessly to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand, they offer comfort and they prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

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and Michael and their extended family. Please see obituaries.

From the Creaux’s Nest MOTIVA STRIKE--PECK RECOVERING The strike at Motiva by steel workers brings back memories of years past. The 1950 strike at Texaco and Gulf played havoc with the local economy. As far as I recall, I don’t believe we have had any major strikes since 1980. Hopefully labor and management works their issues out before long and the strike doesn’t go deep and get ugly. The cold front that blew in this week sure adds a burden to the picket walkers. Two strikers walk at the same time at all gates. They take turns walking 20 to 30 minutes at a time around the clock, with different shifts of picketers. The strike is against all unionized oil companies in America. Shell is the company that the national steel workers targeted. When a contract is reached it will be used to secure contracts with all the other oil companies. The strike at Motiva, a friend tells me, has a lot of support from local citizens. They could use a break from the cold weather. *****I had a nice, long conversation with Judge David Peck Monday night. I hadn’t realized how close he had come to entering the Pearly Gates but they turned him away saying, “Not yet.” He had two choices, he could lay there and wait for the bus to come for him or he could battle for his life.

He chose the latter and it’s been a hard fought battle but he’s giving it all he’s got. He’s in a special rehab facility in Galveston.

When the trainer showed up, in typical Peck style he told him, “I’m here to work, what are you here you for?” David is up to walking 1,000 yards on the treadmill and improving daily. He says he’ll be back sooner than anyone thinks. He is in constant contact with his JP office staff. They call him on certain matters and he advises them. He’s had a lot of help from the other judges, including Judge Mandy Rogers. I believe Judge Peck misses the job more than the job misses him. He believes he will show a lot of improvement in the next month to six weeks. We pray that his optimist outlook continues and before too many moons he will be back giving us a hard time.*****I’ve got to move on now, I have a lot to do and little time to do it in. I’d be honored if you came along. I promise it won’t do you no harm.

O’REILLY MISREPRESENTS--NO BIG SURPRISE There is no doubt Bill O’Reilly was embellishing and misspoke about his time covering the Falklands for CBS. He said he was in a war zone but the truth is all American journalists were based in Buenos Aires, over 1,000 miles from the fighting. O’Reilly has claimed covering the riots, which were demonstrations, and afterwards he saw fatalities around the presidential palace. No such reports at the time appeared anywhere. Seasoned newsmen and camera personnel say it just didn’t happen, O’Reilly made it up. There also were other misrepresentations by O’Rielly. He and CBS parted ways after such reports. That was then, today O’Rielly, who has the biggest ego in show business, and that’s exactly what his show is, it should be called, “The All Spin Zone.”

Nothing fair and balanced about it. He bashes the president constantly, but I’ve never heard the balance part of it, giving him credit, like for cutting unemployment in half, 10.2 to 5.6, cutting the deficit by three-fourths, adding over six million manufacturing jobs, saving the auto industry from bankruptcy, taking the country from the brink of a recession, saving the home market and least we forget, ordering the killing of Bin Laden. It all gets down to frustration by O’Reilly and the GOP. Regardless of what they attempt Obama comes out on top. The Congress sat on their hands and did nothing for four years.

They bet everything on him being a one-term president and he beat them. Now they want to destroy his legacy. What they are doing however, is giving credibility to the enemy. Last week, O’Reilly had a big holy war promotion, “millions wanting to kill Christians and Obama standing idly by doing nothing.” Two lies, not millions, there are only 30,000 ISIS fighters and they kill many more Muslims than they will Christians. The code word “idly by” means “boots on the ground.” It’s all about the money with O’Reilly, he’s made plenty for himself and FOX, so they will never let him go. In fact, FOX and Bill paid $10 million to settle a sexual abuse lawsuit against him. He’s a phony, but has a nitch. Last Thursday, he had nearly a half-million viewers, but at the same time, 34 million were watching something else. He would have you believe everyone watches his show. A couple of weeks ago, a grade report on presidents was published. Obama was in the all time best six presidents. Lincoln--A; FDR--A; Clinton and Obama tied with a B plus; Reagan--C-plus; George H. Bush--C. Since then the Talking Heads have revved up the hate mongering. That’s why Rudy came out with the stupid statement, “Obama doesn’t love this country.” That will sure not give comfort to our friends around the globe. Our enemies loved it. ISIS doesn’t need to recruit here, we have hate mongers doing it for us.

CONDOLENCES We want to mention two special ladies who passed away in the last few days. Dioris Thibodaux, age 86, died Feb. 20. She, along with her husband Joseph, owned and operated the Rodair Club, a Cajun dance hall, for nearly 40 years. Everyone who knew her was taken in by her smile, style and Cajun cooking. She was a joy to watch on the dance floor. Our condolences to her family and many friends. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 24.***We were also saddened to learn of the death of Laura Sue Donnaud, 85, who passed away Feb. 20 Services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. In the years we knew her she was such a beautiful lady. She was a registered nurse and supervisor at Orange Memorial Hospital, now Baptist Hospital. She and her late husband Ray raised a great family. Our sincere sympathies to daughter Sheila, sons Charles, Thomas

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 How quickly those years have flown by. It seems like yesterday to me but it might seem longer ago to you. Here are a few of the things that were happening 10-years ago.

Major Steve Jones, with Orange Police Department, explains the new child curfew that goes into effect March 1. Jones said a curfew was needed for children 6 to 18, on streets and public places the during school day and at night. Bridge City Police Chief Steve Faircloth said the ordinance to be voted on by city council is almost a carbon copy of what Orange has.*****Kody Duplichien, a Bridge City High tennis champion picked up his third single championship over the weekend. (Editor’s note: Fast forward to last week when Kody became a new dad. The father of a son, who could also be a future tennis star. Neighbor Cox is that boy’s great-grandfather so he has good genes.*****Mrs. Paul “Nettie” Roy is doing fine after being hospitalized. She was outfitted with a stint. It seems stints are the in thing lately.*****The 77th Academy Awards are history. “Million Dollar Baby” won four awards, best picture, Hillary Swank took home best actress, Morgan Freeman, best supporting actor and Clint Eastwood, best director. Jamie Fox captured best actor for his role in “Ray,” the life of Ray Charles.*****The Orange courthouse closes for Texas Independence Day. (Editor’s note: Louis Dugas was a strong advocate for that.)*****The Bridge City baseball team, coached by Billy Bryant, wins the Don Gibbens Tournament hosted by LC-M. The Cards posted four wins and beat Jasper for the championship. Some of the Cardinal stars were Ben Myers, Hunter Hays, Johnny Dishon, Darrell Stevens, David Coulter, Derrick Coleman, Kirk Vincent, Kevin Angelle, Ryan Richard, Jay Schroder and A.J. Heckler. (Editor’s note: What a great bunch. The above sounds like an all star team.)*****The Little Cypress-Mauriceville softball team, coached byTom Wolley, won the Bayou Classic and the Jasper tournament in consecutive weeks outscoring opponents 86-6. Pitcher Cody Trahan has surrendered one earned run in 43 innings, with 92 strikeouts and ERA of .05. LC-M has the sticks also with Trahan batting .538, Miriam Richard .571, Joi Oldbury, .519,Stephanie Zimmerman, .483 and Karlie Harrell, .450. The team average is .428. (Editor’s note: How could anyone forget those Lady Bears.)***** Coach Nathan Todd and Coach Brandon Prouse lead the Orangefield Bobcats to their first post season basketball playoffs since 1959.

The Bobcats ended the season with a 24-8 record. Players are Erik Smith, Michael Camp, Chris Barnes, Jeff Heubel, Trey Peveto, Jared Allerman, Randall Locke, Calvin Granger, Kyle Little and Brett Ramsey.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Junius Andrew Wingate, 84, died Feb. 26. After joining the Order of Teaching Christian Brothers he took the name of Brother Amedy Lucian Wingate. He was a PH. D in Theology. After teaching all over the country and Mexico, he retired in Orange where he continued to live a very simple life, allowing himself very few modern conveniences. He is survived by brothers Nick and Roy Wingate, sisters Barbara Marshall, Mable Lawrence and Edith Pratt.***Daudre “Mee-Mee” Smith, 62, died Feb. 24. She was a clerical specialist for Dupont for 40 years. She is survived by daughters Melanee and Mark Scales and Melissa and Glenn Guidry and their children. The Orangefield boys basketball team served as pallbearers.***Steve Taylor, 42, died Feb. 27, at his home. He was a school teacher. He is survived by his mother Bobbie Taylor, grandmother Mabel Rost, sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Chad Hogan and their children. ***Rev. Dr. R.C. Hammock, 74, died Feb. 24.***Pat Norsworthy, 76, died Feb. 22.***Maybell Warren, died Feb. 22.***Mildred Smith Gammage, 98, a longtime school teacher, died Feb. 26.***James “Barney” Barnwell, 79, died Feb. 25.***Blanche Atkinson, 89, died Feb. 24.***Alan Kubish Buller, 47, died Feb. 23.***Charlotte “Chanky” Marcantel, 67, died Feb. 26.***John H. Guinn, 92, died Feb. 28.***Clarence Everette Feuge, 81, died Feb. 22.***Caleb Day, 18, of Bridge City, died Feb. 22.***Iona “Onnie” Scales Davis Heathman Dailey, 92, died Feb. 24.

40 Years Ago-1975 Former Orange police chief, businessman, banker, Alvin Keown, chosen chairman of the Easter Seal Crusade.*****Grand opening held for Wayne and David Clothing Store, at 410-5th St., former location of Gil’s Shoes. Owners are Wayne Smith and David Frenzell.*****Gary Savoy is now working for Conn’s Appliance in the MacArthur Shopping Center. Other Conn’s employees are Bill Smith and Fain Holbrook. Gary’s wife, Judy, owns Savoy Studios, a dance school.*****Marine officer Neal Kelly, of Bridge City, is home on leave. His buddy Larry King, who is in the Marines and stationed in Hawaii, is home for a few days also. Neal visited with school chums Mark Dunn, UTA football player, home for the weekend and football teammate Langston Fall, who plays for Lamar.*****Speck Faries celebrated his 58th birthday last week.****The first annual team match of the American Legion Boxing Club will be held Feb. 28. Referees for the main events are Bubba Busceme and Paul Jorgenson. Some fighters participating are Willie Store, Marty Delano and Mike Harrison. Twenty events are scheduled each night.*****Roy Dunn has lost 42 pounds since Sept. he says there is nothing to it; if you don’t mind starving, being short tempered, irritable, hard to live with and just plain hungry.*****Joe Kazmar named Salesman of the Year for the second year in a row at Butler-Baker Pontiac.*****Fiat, the biggest selling car in Europe, comes to Orange at Gasow Motors, 807 Simmons Dr., owned

by Paul Gasow.*****Attorney Cimron Campbell opened his new law office March 1, at 714 Division Ave., across from the Court House, in the former office of Murry Harris. Cimron has been associated with the Sexton, Watson, Campbell law firm for the past six years. Cimron has been appointed to represent Dowden in the Danny Gray case. He has been able to gain a change of venue for his client.*****Three Orangefield students are nominated as “Outstanding Teenagers of America” for 1975. They are Lydia Jean Franks, Robert Keith Mott and Janice Kay Ledoux.*****Betty Harmon pulled a leg muscle while doing her strip act at the Follies. A doctor’s care was required.*****Cliff and Helen McCardle celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary.*****On March 1, Bridge City hires it’s first city manager, Bill McClure, from Altus, Oklahoma. He is 46-years-old, married and has two sons. He takes office April 1.

(That was April Fool’s and boy did it work out to be.)*****Robert Giles, Jr. is hired in Bridge City’s first city planner.*****Dist. Judge Pat Pate, of Oklahoma, visits his brother from time to time so H.D. can brief him on the law. Of course no one is buying that story.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Great news this week is that Gina Cessac’s final report finds that she is cancer free. Many people prayed for this good lady.

Thank God that prayers were answered.*****this week in 1836, the San Antonio Alamo was under siege. It fell to Mexico and Santa Anna on March 6. Sam Houston used the cry, “Remember the Alamo” to defeat the Mexican army at San Jacinto.*****In 1954 the vaccine discovered by Dr. Jonas Salk became available to all school age children in time to defeated Polio.*****Ed Shultz, host of the Ed Show on MSNBC, has been doing a special report on the effects of the BP oil spill. A lot more harm has been done than we were led to believe. The show airs at 4 p.m. and is worth watching.*****Joey Logano, 24 years old race car driver, won the Daytona 500 NASCAR seriesSunday. Meanwhile,

longtime racer Jeff Gordon ran his final Daytona 500 race. He is a four time NASCAR champion. Gordon wrecked on the last lap Sunday and said that reminded him of why he was walking away.

Crashing cars going 200 mph ain’t for the faint of heart.*****The Voice returned to NBC Monday night with Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aquilera and Pharell Williams. The spinning chair gimmick works. Of all the talent shows, the Voice has the best judges. They don’t over try, they just blend together and seem to have a good time.*****Jasper native Savion Wright made the final 24 cut on American Idol. Almost every year someone from this part of Texas or Southwest Louisiana makes it to the top finalist. Last season Wright missed the top 30. His brother was Alfred Wright whose body was found in a wooded area in Nov. 2013. He had been dead 18 days. The family suspects foul play.*****We ran into Thad Hill over the weekend. He’s a BCISD board member. We were impressed with this young man when we first met him over 20 years ago when he came knocking on our door running for his first political office. He beat the most popular man in town for a city council seat. He’s a natural politician without trying to be. He likes people and it shows. I’ve often wondered why he hasn’t run for higher office.*****Our girl Penny made a quick trip to Branson this weekend, spending Friday night in Hot Springs. The cold weather followed her to Branson so she hitched up her wagon and headed here before she got iced in. She barely made it out.*****You won’t believe this. Jason Arrington, the top guy at JB’s Barbecue, has talked pretty Alisha Scott into marrying him. He’s JB’s grandson. An acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree. He’s full of it.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On Feb. 25, Bridge City police officer, Orangefield school board and motorcycle rider Brad Frye celebrates on this day. Also Angela Brinson and Zelda Jones. They join actor Sean Astin, 43, better known as Patty Duke’s son, comedian Chelsea Handler, 39 and actress Tea Leoni, 48.*****Feb. 26, is a big day for everyone’s buddy, Coach Moe Litton, who just keeps keeping on. Celebrating also are Claudia Williams, Amanda Beeson and Betty Sherman. They join singing Michael Bolton, 61, Fats Domino, 86 and Erykah Badu, 43.*****On Feb. 27, our longtime friend, Abbeville High School grad and a constant volunteer for good causes, Anna Belle Rost, turns 80. I give her age only because she’s proud of it. Also celebrating is David Claybar, Butch Choate and our sexy buddy, Darrell’s bride, Gretta Brinson. They join actress Joanne Woodard, 84, Chelsea Clinton, 34 and Ralph Nadery, 80.*****On Feb. 28, Ginger Romero, Kurt Reeves, LaVerne McDonald and Amy Ball all celebrate. They join country singer Jason Aldean, 37, actress Bernadette Peters, 66 and race car driver Mario Andretti, 74.*****Feb. 29 finds Leap Year babies, two great guys, Logan Dubose and Will Brinson celebrating.*****On March 1, Louise Hamilton, Jennifer Thomas, Monica Wilson and Robert Foster all celebrate. They are joined by Justin Bieber, 20, Ron “Opie” Howard, 60, actress Catherine Bach, 60 and Robert Conrad, 79.*****March 2, Texas Independence Day finds Kay Butler, Craig Nugent, Apryl Carter and Tommy Andrus all celebrating. They join rocker Jon Bon Jovi, 52, football player Ben Roethlisberger, 32 and actress Gates McFadden, 65.*****March 3, those celebrating are Norris Brandon, who was born on 3-333, not a bad hand for a good guy. Also Joan Broussard, Donna Sullivan, Carolyn Miller and Lori Bonds. They are joined by football player Herschel Walker, 52, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic runner, who will be 52. This also would have been the birthday of the late Franklin Scales.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at PK’s Restaurant in Orange, on Strickland, this Wednesday. Next week The Bunch will be back at Robert’s.

Everyone is invited to join the fun and fellowship. 12 noon.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Brad Frye, Zelda Jones, Doris Byrd, Angela Brinson, Betty Sherman, Braelyn Baugh, Claudia Williams, Eleanor Shult, Marilyn Powell, Zachary Gilliam, Amanda Beeson, Jeffrey Fregia, Bailey Noah, Beth Mathews, Butch Choate, David Claybar, Gretta Brinson, James Wilkinson, Lindsey Moreau, Sarah Havens, Allisha Bonneaux, LaVerne McDonald, Anna Marshall, Amy Ball, Kathy McKenzie, Kurt Reeves, Royce Pendergast, Ginger Romero, Logan Dubose, Will Brinson, Kevin Jones, George Cassidy, Jennifer Thomas, John Gooch, Louise Hamilton, Monica Wilson, Robert Foster, Aiyana Bland, Kay Butler, Craig Nugent, Apryl Carter, Tommy Andrus, Brittany Waguespack, Lori Bonds, Joan Broussard, Andy Pryor, Donna Sullivan, Carolyn Miller, Vickie Parish, Darrell Evans, Jo Young, Frances Brood, Travis Reeves, Barron Nimitz and Carolyn Sheppard.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Anna Mae Boudreaux is not very bright her and to make tings worse she has always been very poor. Most everyting she owns has been handed down stuff, nutten new.

Her eyesight had gotten bad so her Papa told her to go see bout some glasses. Dr. Badeaux had Anna Mae read some letters and numbers wit her left eye while covering her right eye. Poor Anna Mae got so mixed up wit which eye to close and which to open that Dr. Badeaux, in disgust, took a paper lunch bag, cut a hole out and axe Anna Mae to read da letters, den flip it over and read wit her utta eye.

As she did, da doctor notice tears running down her face.

He said, “Look, dere’s no need to get so emotional bout getting glasses.”

“Mais, I no dat,” Anna Mae said, “but me, I had my hopes and heart set on wire frames.”

C’EST TOUT Congress returned this week. They have until Friday to avert a Homeland Security shutdown. Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security, said on “Meet the Press” that he was hoping someone will exercise some leadership citing new terrorist threats, including shopping malls. He said it was absurd that we’re even having this conversation. Funding will expire for 240,000 employees, including customs, border protection, secret service, the Coast Guard, FEMA, etc. If the $40 billion bill is not passed and there’s a government shut down, Republicans will take another hit. The American people will take off the blinders and say “Enough Already.” Surely some adults will step up and show Boehnor and his Congress what they are doing to their party but also to the security of our homeland and avert the shutdown.*****Well, I have run out of time and space. Thanks for coming along. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers when you can. I’m cold and ready for some of Peggy’s gumbo so that’s where I’m headed. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 25, 2015 •

Community Bulletin Board Crawfish benefit to beheld A crawfish benefit to be held in memory of Roscoe Leblanc will be March 14, from 11:00 am until, at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield. The cost will be $20 per person for crawfish, potatoes and corn. There will also be a link, boudain and bake sale.

There will be a live auction and raffle along with a horseshoe tournament, washers and live music.

The horseshoe tournament will begin registration at noon and the tournament will start at 1:00 pm.

Cost is $30 per team. Bring your own drinks.

For more information, or to make donations, contact Kelly Leblanc at 409-679-7491.

Lions to host golf tournament The Orange Lions Club, in cooperation with the Lions District 2-S1, will host the 23rd Annual Lions Eye Bank Golf Tournament Saturday, May 2.

The golf event will begin with a 8:00 a.m. shotgun start and will take place at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. A variety of food, drinks, prizes and contest will be included in the event.

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.lionsgolftournament.org.

BCCC seeks Business/Employee nominations Have you received exceptional service from a local business or one of its employees? Has an employee or a business exceeded your expectations? Why not nominate them for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Employee or Business of the Month award. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce accepts nominations for “Employee of the Month” and “Business of the Month” from all members of the community.

To submit a nomination for either Employee or Business of the Month, email the nomination to the Chamber at bcchamber@sbcglobal.net or drop off the nomination off at the Chamber office 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611.

Please include your name, name of the employee or business you are nominating and the reasons why. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at 735-5671.

American Legion selling fish dinners The American Legion Post 49 will sell fried fish dinners Thursday, March 5, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The meals are $8 each and will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and a dessert.

Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available.

Call 886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, March 4 and before 9:00 am Thursday, March 5 for orders and deliveries.

Car and Bike show scheduled The Evadale Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold their second annual car and bike show April 4, from 8

a.m. - noon. Prizes will be awarded in three categories - Best in Class, People’s Choice and Fireman’s Choice. Entry fees are $25 pre-registration and $30 day of the show. All proceeds will benefit and Evadale VFD and Fire Department Scholarship fund.

BBQ and fish plates will be available for purchase.

For more information, contact Billy Lamb at 409-276-2280 or Larry Fountain at 409-233-9426.

Texas A&M AgriLife to offer Apiary classes The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office is holding two bee classes on Saturday, Feb. 28. The first class, at 2:00 pm, is called Bees and Me. This 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.

The 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.

The course starts March 14 and will be held the second Saturday of the month and will include hands-on mentoring and instruction. The 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 The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will offer hunter education safety classes Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, 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.

The 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 8838118.

Swamp Pop Blow Out March 14 The 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. The event is BYOB. For more information call 7352294.

Vendor booths available for Bassmaster Series Vendor applications are being accepted for the Bassmaster Elite event the week of March 193/22. If you are interested in having a booth at the

event or have any questions, contact the Orange Chamber of Commerce at 883-3536.

Writer’s Guild schedules meeting The Orange County Writers Guild will meet on the first Tuesday of the month, March 3, from 6:00-7 p.m.

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.

The meeting will be held at 105 Cameilla, in Orange, behind Dairy Queen.

VFW Women to hold garage/craft sale The 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.

The sale will take place April 25, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. — NO EARLY BIRDS. The hall will be available Friday, April 24th for set up from 3-8 p.m.

Donuts will be available upon opening. Beginning at 9 a.m. the kitchen will serve hot dogs, nachos and chili pie. Non-alcoholic beverages and chips can be purchased at the bar.

Contact Cathie Duhon, Chairman at 883-6909 (home) or 553-6180 (cell); Ramona Henson at 330-1677 and Patsy Kemp at 886-2796 (home) or 988-3269 (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. These 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 - Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Annual Trash Off Scheduled The 20th annual Community Trash Off will be held Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. through 1 p.m.

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.

The team with the most people will receive a special prize. That team will receive 1 Marshall spot at the Bassmaster Elite Series, presented by Stark Cultural Venues.

The role of a marshal is to be the eyes on the

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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 The Orange County Master Gardener’s Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair will be held Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 am –1:00 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 or sheribethard@yahoo.com.

Income tax assistance offered through AARP The 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.

Those 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 1095A if received and any health care exemptions received from the IRS or the marketplace and a copy of your 2013 tax return.

Lutcher Stark class of 1955 plans reunion Attention Tigers – Lutcher Stark High School Class of 1955 is hosting their 60th class reunion Friday, Aug, 14 and Saturday Aug. 15 at Sunset Grove Country Club, 2200 W. Sunset Dr., Orange They are inviting any classes of Lutcher Stark High School to join them. For more information call 409-745-1596 or email kclaybar@aol.com.

Animal Shelter in need of 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. The 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

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Deaths and Memorials

Ruth Fournier Bridge City Ruth Stevens Fournier, 94, of Bridge City, passed away Feb. 23, at Sabine House in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., ursday, Feb. 26, at St. Paul U n i t e d Methodist Church in Bridge City.

Officiating will be the Rev. Mark Bunch, the Rev. Stephanie Hughes and Brother Adam Nimitz. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Webster County, Nebraska, on Dec. 19, 1920, she was the daughter of the Rev. Frederick H. Stevens and Dollie A. Stevens. Ruth was a member of the United Methodist Women and St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was a substitute teacher for Bridge City ISD and enjoyed playing bridge and singing.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Edward Fournier; son, Steven Edward Fournier and grandsons, Steven Kea and Jacob Halliburton.

She is survived by her children, Shirley Maynor and husband, Bill of Cotton Valley, Louisiana, Faye Harrington and husband, John of Bridge City, Patricia Davis of South Haven, Mississippi, Phyllis Nimitz and husband, Kolter of Grapeland, Paul Fournier and wife, Barbara of Delta, Ohio and Sarah Halliburton of Bridge City; grandchildren, Susan Mayor, Sharon Frith, Michael Maynor, Claudia Smith, Adam Nimitz, Natalie Klebek, Barron Nimitz, the Rev. Stephanie Hughes, Lisa Rutherford, Ginger Hadar, Jeff Harrington, Jody Keddy, Joey Halliburton, Jared Halliburton and Patrick Halliburton; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Ethel Richert, Phyllis Sims, Barbara Walker and Rosemary Barr.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Maynor, Will Frith, Barry Smith, Barron Nimitz, Adam Nimitz, Dan Klebek, Maac Hughes, Jeff Harrington, Logan Conner, Joey Halliburton, Jared Halliburton, Patrick Halliburton, and Kenneth Pulliam.

Neal Westmoreland Orange Neal Westmoreland, 39, of Orange, died Saturday, Feb. 21. He was born Nov. 30, 1975, to Sheri Lyn Breaux and Richard “Ricky” Dennis Westmoreland, in Dallas. Neal was a disabled veteran spending about five years with the United States Coast Guard. He loved people and was always helping others. Neal spent time volunteering helping those in need at the Presbyterian Church in Orange.

He was a member of the Community Church in Orange, where he also graduated from their Christian School.

Survivors include his parents, Sheri and Richard Westmoreland; sister, Bethany Westmoreland Lopez; nephew, Vaughn Lopez; and grandmothers, Tommie Westmoreland and Dody Breaux.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lowell Westmoreland and Albert Breaux, Jr. A gathering of Neal’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Dr., Beaumont.

His memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, at Broussard’s. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Laura Clary Orange Laura Alice Hughes Clary, 93, died at home in Orange, Feb. 23, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Taylor, AR July 21, 1921.

She was preceded in death by her p a r e n t s George H. Hughes and Celia Elizabeth Boyette Hughes; her husband of 62 years Robert M. “Bob” Clary; son George Brian Clary and 10 brothers and sisters.

Survivors are her sons and daughters-in-law omas Everett and Ava Clary, Robert David and Donna Clary and daughter and son-in-law Julie Michelle Clary Ford and husband David; seven grandchildren Amy Clary McIlwain and her husband Randy, Christina Ford Eddy and her husband Kyle, Grant Ford and his wife Cristen, Kevin Ford and his fiancé Sara Benson, Alison Clary, Alexia Clary, and Madison Clary and five great-grandchildren Cameron McIlwain, Hannah Eddy, Colton McIlwain, Emma Eddy, and Carson

McIlwain. She is also survived by sister-in-law Roberta Clary and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be ursday 5:00 8:00 PM at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Services will be at Friday at 2:00 PM at Claybar Funeral Home with the the Rev. J.B. Prouse and Chaplain Kevin Trinkle officiating. Following services, burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.

Pallbearers will be Grant Ford, Kevin Ford, Randy McIlwain, Kyle Eddy, Wellman Richards, and Bubba Simpson. Honorary Pallbearers will be nephews Lowell Hudnall and Jimmy Hughes, friend Nancy Mericle, and Laura’s granddaughters.

Laura was a founding member of Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church which she loved dearly along with her Bible Study class. As long as health permitted, she attended both regularly.

She was one of the founders and co-owners of Orange Shipbuilding Co. Inc. She was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, loved watching the Astros, a wonderful cook but by far an exceptional grandmother and greatgrandmother. e compliment we heard most often was what a sweet, beautiful lady she was.

A special thank you to her caregivers, Nancy Mericle, Carol Haynes, and Rita Dalrymple. Also special thanks to Dr. David Cox and Gentiva Hospice for their outstanding and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4647 16th St. Orange, TX 77632 or the charity of your choice.

Joseph Holllier Vidor Joseph Louis Hollier, 55, of Vidor, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, at his home.

Memorial services will be Saturday, Feb. 28, at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Bible Baptist Church in Vidor.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Alleman and his father, Joseph Hollier.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Hollier; daughter, Tracy Reynolds and fiancé, Bobby Strong of Vidor; son, Bobby Reynolds and wife, Dawn of Orange; grandchildren, Nathaniel Mooney, Daniel Reynolds, Lane Wright, and Sydney Wright.

He is also survived by his brother, Donald Alleman and sister, Patricia Comeaux, both of Rayne, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.

Margie Haley Orange Margie Fay Blacksher Haley, 78, of Orange passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Margie was a lifelong resident of Orange; born Feb. 26, 1936 to Hazel (Hoffpauir) and Shelby Mulhollan.

She was a member of the Church of Christ of Vidor. Margie enjoyed doing her Bible studies and was a member of Garden Club for many years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Margie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

She is preceded by her parents; husband, Billy Ray Haley; great grandchild, Danielle Miller and sister, Betty Ward.

Margie is survived by her children, Judy Longron and husband, Todd Sr. of Orange, Robert Blacksher Sr. of Orange, Sheri Broussard and husband, Davin of Orangefield, Joe Blacksher Sr. and wife, Pam of Silsbee, Kirk Blacksher, wife, Tinna of Hamshire; siblings, Tommy Mulhollan and wife, Joan of Call, Patsy Zoch of Orange, Glenda Duhon and husband, Will of Bridge City, Becky Venable of Orange, Debbie Myers, and husband, Roland of Orangefield and David Mulhollan and wife, Ella of Orange.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Todd Longron Jr. and wife, Becky, Misty Bellard and husband, Micheal, Robert Blacksher Jr. and wife, Joy, Patricia Blacksher, Christie Spell and husband, Ronnie, Cory Broussard and wife, Dawn, Joe Blacksher Jr. and wife, Sarah, Crystal Parker and husband, Wes, Scott Kay, Taylor Kay and wife, Chelsea, West Kay, Natasha Blacksher; great grandchildren, Gus, Coop, Colt, Dayne, Laney, Gilbert, Dyllan, Desiree, Dalyn, Aaliyah, Crissa, Ashtin, Chase, Sarah Jo, Preston, Laura Ann, Hunter, Aliva, Ashton and Kadince and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 2:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with Mark Ellgrendre officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.

Honoring Margie as pallbearers will be Kirk Blacksher, Joe Blacksher Jr., Robert Blacksher Jr., Cory Broussard, Micheal Bellard and Darren Duhon. Honorary pallbearers are Todd Longron Jr., Davin Broussard, Todd Longron Sr., Joe Blacksher Sr.

and Robert Blacksher Sr. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com

Ida Knight Vidor Ida May Durham Knight, 68, of Vidor died Sunday, Feb. 22, at e Meadows Nu r s i n g Home in Orange.

A native of Colmesneil, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. She liked to take pictures, travel, and spending time with her family. Ida was a 1965 Vidor High School graduate and has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Lamar University in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Bethany Cemetery in Colmesneil, at 2:00 pm.

Ida is survived by her husband of 48 years John H. Knight, Jr.; son John Benjamin Knight; daughter Karisima Michelle Knight; granddaughter Lauren Ashley Knight; four brothers Gerald, William, Allen and Donnie; two sisters Cindy (Mary) and Lori and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Dorothy and Ben Durham and step mother Phyllis Durham.

Nora Schlicher Orange Nora Juanita Schlicher, 88, of Orange passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

She was born Nov. 26, 1926 in Orangefield, to Clara (Boudreaux) and Lawrence Sittig. She had lived most of her life in the Orangefield area and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Orange.

Juanita enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Garret Schlicher Sr.; son, Lawrence Garret Schlicher Jr.; sister, Alva Sittig Osbon; brother, Lloyd Sittig.

Juanita is survived by her grandchildren, Deke Schlicher of Houston, Francene Cole and husband, Matthew of Virginia; daughter in law, Debbie Schlicher of Orange; great grandchildren, Dean Edwin Schlicher, Jeanna Robin Schlicher, Paris Schlicher, Megan Elizabeth Cole, Jackson Edward Cole. She is also survived by her special friends and adopted family, Michael and Linda Duhon of Orange, Mary Ann and Garland Underwood of White Oaks, Tommy and Samantha Lowe of Orange.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 27, at 2:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from noon until service time at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City.

James Freeman Orange James Allen Freeman, 44, of Orange, passed away Feb. 17, at his home. A graveside service and interment Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Deweyville Cemetery. Officiating was Brother Damon Bickham.

Born in Orange, April 4, 1970, he was the son of Billy Gene Freeman and Edna Mae (Cosper) Freeman.

James Freeman was a loving husband, father, and son to his family.

He had many wonderful times with the community sharing his love of music and computers. James had a passion to see his son play in every sport and developed a passion to learn photography, so he could capture his son playing the sports he loved. Both James and his daughter loved to spend time creating music.

Together they composed music and sang the songs they created together.

James and his loving and caring mother, Edna, shared the same passion in watching the grandchildren in all of their activities.

He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Gene Freeman.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Dana Cheri Freeman; mother, Edna Mae Freeman and children, Carin Allison Freeman and James McKenley Freeman.

Serving as pallbearers were James M. Freeman, Mason Gonzales, Blake Bradley, Tyrone Waggoner, Kyle Pickard, Jonathan Armstrong, Logan Risinger and Colton Myers.

Betty DeYoung Houston Betty Nixon DeYoung, 84, of Houston, formerly of Port A r t h u r, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 20. e family takes solace in knowing that she is now in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. She was born on March 23, 1930, in Port Arthur, to Bertha

Corkran Nixon and Barney Allen Nixon.

Betty graduated from Port Arthur Jefferson High School in 1948 and she and A.J. were married on Aug. 28 of that year. She was a Proof Auditor at Merchants Bank and later an Internal Auditor for Sabine Bank until she retired in 1982. Betty and A.J. moved to Estes Park, Co., where they enjoyed their retirement for 20 years, before moving to Fredericksburg in 2003, where she lived until 2011 at which time she moved to Houston to be close to family and entered an assisted living facility.

Betty was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Port Arthur for 35 years where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was a member of Estes Park Baptist Church and then became a member of First Baptist Church of Fredericksburg.

Survivors include her son, Jim DeYoung and his wife, Lauren; daughter, Suzanne Walstad; grandchildren, Lauren and Kyle Walstad, all of Houston; sister, Myrtle Dowden of Nederland; sister-in-law, Barbara Nixon of Bridge City and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, A.J. DeYoung; parents; sister, Hazel and brother, Charles.

We would like to sincerely thank Janice Young and her staff at Serenity House and Janice Hoffman with Excel Hospice who cared for her with love and special attention.

A gathering of Mrs. DeYoung’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., ursday, Feb. 26, at Broussard’s, Nederland.

Her funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Broussard’s Mortuary, Nederland with Dr. Don Higginbotham officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.

Mary Allen Orange Mary Sue Allen, 66, of Orange, passed away Feb. 15, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Haven of Rest Cemetery near China.

She is survived by her boyfriend, Barry Wiggins; daughter, Tammy Sue Schwartz; and her grandchildren, Taylor Schwartz, Chris Schwartz and omas Schwartz.

Dioris Thibodeaux Port Acres Dioris Marie ibodeaux, 86, of Port Acres, died peacefully at her home Friday, Feb. 20. She was born Feb. 6, 1929 to Ida and Clovis Lavergne in Church Point, La. Dioris was a loving wife, m o t h e r, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She and her husband of 56 years, Joseph ibodeaux, owned and operated the Rodair Club, a staple in the Cajun community for 39 years.

She was an amazing dancer, was known for her impeccable style, amazing smile, and delicious Cajun cooking. She loved being outside working in her flower beds and her yard reflected that passion every spring when her flowers were in full bloom. Her greatest joy, however, was her family to whom she was the perfect example of true, selfless love.

She is survived by her sons, Edward ibodeaux and wife, Anita and Ronnie ibodeaux and com-

panion, Dottye Pearson, all of Port Acres; granddaughters, Kara McCaw and husband, Randall of Port Neches and Michelle Higginbotham and husband, Charlie of Bridge City; grandsons, Brandon Sessions and Jason ibodeaux and girlfriend, Darlene Hill, all of Nederland; five great-grandchildren who she loved “Big, Big” and sister, Etheline Lavergne of Baton Rouge, La. Dioris is preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Arleen ibodeaux; granddaughter, Brandi ibodeaux and sisters, Bernice Schexenider, Rosa Bell Matte, Agnes Smith, and Eva Mae Benoit. e family would like to extend a very heart-felt thank you to the staff at River City Hospice, especially Elsie and Baileigh, for such great care.

Her funeral service was Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Broussard's Funeral Home, Nederland, with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.

Gerald Miller Orange Gerald Miller, 63, of Orange, died Friday, Feb. 20, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with Father K e v i n Badeaux officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born Sept.

2, 1951, in Port Neches, Gerald was the son of Joseph Miller and Leviana Mae LaBove Miller. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a crane operator with Geraud Steel in Rose City.

He enjoyed salt water fishing and playing pool. For the past three years, he has been playing Dark Orbit, a video game played with people from all over the world and was known as Papa Bear by the other gamers.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Miller and sister, Bernice Nelams Andrews.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Miller; daughters and sons-in-law, Stacy and John Head, Melissa and Rodney Stevens, Tania and Tim Webb and Leslie Rodgers. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Blake Perry, Madison Head, J.J. Blankenship, Clay Blankenship, Felisha Blankenship, Chrystal Miller, Courtney Webb, Jacob Webb, Dax Rodgers, Lanie Rodgers; great grandchildren, Brayden Jateff, Rayleigh Miller and his brother, Jimmy Nelams.

Serving as pallbearers were Gurvis Oswalt, Brance Revere, Blake Perry, Rick Stalls, Daniel Johnson and Jareb Logan. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Parker, Buford Nunnaly and Ewel Shelley.

Laura Donnaud Little Cypress Laura Sue Donnaud, 85, of Little Cypress, died Friday, Feb. 20, at Mid Jeff Extended Care in Nederland.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the

chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow in Wilkinson Cemetery in Little Cypress.

Born in Buna, Dec. 24, 1929, Sue was the last surviving child of omas H. and Clora (Furloug h) Nation. A registered nurse, Sue was a long time shift supervisor at Baptist Hospital in Orange, retiring after 34 years of service and she was a member of the Salvation Army Church in Orange.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray J. Donnaud; granddaughter, Danielle Huggins and her sisters and brothers.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Mack Smith of Little Cypress; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Charlotte Donnaud of Orange, omas and Nancy Donnaud of Port Saint Lucie, Fl. and Michael and Cheryl Donnaud of Little Cypress.

Also surviving are her grandchildren and their spouses, Meredith and Pat Seay, Melinda and Jason Gipson, Micah and Becky Smith, Walker and Kaycie Donnaud, Kerri and Robert Arrington, Allison Ward, Brandi and Clint Beard, Travis and Mandy Donnaud, Mary and Mike Hesson; 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Arrington, Jason Gipson, Walker Donnaud, Micah Smith, Garrett Morrell, Grant Morrell and Travis Donnaud. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Burnaman, James S. Donnaud and her great grandsons.

Doris Jackson Vinton e Celebration of Life for Mrs. Doris Jackson, 93, of Vinton, was Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial followed in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

She died Feb. 13, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles.

A native of Downsville, LA, she resided in Vinton 15 years. She was a member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son, Donzell Jackson of Fairfax Station, VA; two daughters, Doris Stephens of Chicago, IL, and Delores Bell of Vinton; one sister, Faye Ola Bailey of San Leandro, CA; eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Offer sympathy expressions and additional Life Legacy information at www.sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Janice Wilkinson Orangefield Janice M. Wilkinson, 78, of Orangefield, passed away Feb. 19, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 22, at First Baptist Church in Orangefield with Bro. Cody Hogden, pastor, officiating.

Born in Hermitage, Ar., May 10,

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Deaths and Memorials 1936, she was the daughter of Rufus Russell Wallace and Ona (St. John) Lyons. Janice was a small business owner. She owned a beauty salon and later in life owned H u n t e r Creek Grocery store on Hwy 1442 for overs 20 years. Janice was a member of First Baptist Church in Orangefield.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. “Bob” Wilkinson; mother, Ona Lyons; and father and step-mother, R.R. and Betty Wallace.

She is survived by her children, Milton R. Williams and wife, Martha and Michal Williams and wife, Laura, all of Orange; grandchildren, Chris Williams and wife, Emily, Greg Williams and wife, Channah, Shane Williams, Cheyenne Williams, and Kacie Kressman and husband, Kyle; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Wallace and wife, Jane, of Crossett, Ar. and her sisters, Patty Baugh and husband, Don, of Clear Lake, Linda Totty and husband, Don, of Baytown and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Sheryl Rowe Bridge City Sheryl Lynn Rowe, 64, of Bridge City, passed away Feb. 18, at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with e Rev. Harry Davis officiating. Inurnment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Nacogdoches, Oct. 8, 1950, she was the daughter of Glenn Eugene Hill, Sr. and Eloise (Yates) Hill. Sheryl loved to read, do puzzles, play games, cook, and to be in

the water. But most of all she loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She was kind, charitable, and generous woman. Sheryl will be g r e a t l y missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Timothy Ray Rowe.

She is survived by her children, Manda Rowe of Nacogdoches, Laurie Maxfield and husband, Ricky of Bridge City and Michael Rowe and wife, Jennifer of Bridge City; grandchildren, Madison Rowe and Bailey Rowe; siblings, Glenn Hill and wife, Valerie of Lubbock and Carol Smith Yeatts and husband, Gordon of Houston; brother and sisters-in-law, James Rowe, Sharon Belk and husband, Richard, Martha Rowe and Steve Goodwin and her beloved dog, Zeus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the favorite charity of your choice.

Joe Warren Vidor Joe Edd Warren, 57, of Vidor, passed away Feb. 15, at his home.

Born in Kirbyville, Oct. 27, 1957, he was the son of Raymond Lee Moore, Sr. and Barbara Jean Roff Warren Moore. Joe was a simple country boy who loved the simple country life. He graduated from Orangefield High School in 1977. Joe was the owner of Budget Transmission. He loved to read, listen to music, and watch Nascar.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Randy Warren and his sisters, Charlotte Miller and Sharon Laurie.

He is survived by his children, Shanna Jolinda Warrren of Tennessee and Brandon Reaux of Bridge City; grandchildren, Devin Reaux, Teagen and Marion Champagne and Zachrey Callahan; his longtime

St. Mary Catholic School named Kristi Braquet as its “Teacher of the Month” for February. Braquet was chosen for her dedication to the pride and faith traditions that she instills in St. Mary Catholic School. She was recognized during morning announcements and received many special items with this reward. Pictured, from left, are Braquet and Donna Darby, St. Mary Principal.

St. Mary Catholic School named its “Good Samaritan” award winners for the week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The winners received a certificate and other prizes. Pictured is the fourth grade class; Peyton McKee, Shirley Allison (Cafeteria Manager).

friend, Chris Haley; brothers, Raymond Lee Moore, Jr., Willie Moore, Christopher Moore, Wayne Warren, Vernon Warren and wife, Robyn, Pernell Moore, Billy Cole and Mike Cole; sisters, Debra Pagano, Janice Mendez and husband, Louie, Patricia Moore, Rayma Lee Gallegos and husband, Paulin and Selina Gail Livingston and husband, Gary and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Richard Hamilton Kountze Richard E. Hamilton, 66, of Kountze, died Tuesday, Feb. 17. He was born Nov. 7, 1948, to Christine Fry Hamilton and Kenneth E. Hamilton, in Beaumont. Richard was a United States Marine Corps veteran having serviced in Vietnam.

Survivors include his son, Ryan Hamilton of Beaumont; brother, Kenneth Hamilton and his wife, Sandra, of Orange; Harold Hamilton and his wife, Jenny, of Lumberton and Roger Hamilton and his wife, Ronnie; sister, Kathy Williams and her husband, Bob and brother, David Hamilton and his wife, Susie, all of Beaumont and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Patricia Jo.

A family graveside service will be held at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont.

Ralph Hogan Orange Ralph Charles Hogan Jr., 68, of Orange passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Pinehurst Nursing Home in Orange.

Ralph was born Jan. 13, 1947 in Lake Charles, to Burneat Eve (Taylor) Paul and Ralph C h a r l e s Hogan Sr. He had lived most of his life in Orange, was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and graduated from St. Mary’s School. Ralph served his country during the Vietnam War in the Navy. Ralph enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and tinkering with his trucks and cars. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Ralph was a loving father, son, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be missed dearly.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Cathy J. Hogan and sister, Burneat E. Cooper.

Ralph is survived by his sons, Lewis Hogan and wife, Dominque and Dustin Hogan; mother, Burneat Eve Paul and husband, James, all of Orange; father, Ralph Charles Hogan Sr. of Duson, LA; sisters, Beth Wheeler and husband, Kenneth of Orange, Judy Paul Books and husband, Barry of Austin, Janice Hogan

of Branch, LA, Nancy Mitchell and husband, omas of Tarboro, NC; brothers, James H. Paul and wife, Jo Ann of Mebane, NC; Michael Hogan of Lafayette, LA, Mitchell Hogan of Duson, Tommy Hogan and wife, Gina of Duson, Charlie Hogan and wife, Lizabeth of Orange. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Olivia Hogan, Dalton Hogan; dear friends, Shan and Bonnie Stewart of Houston, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Capitola Ball Orange Capitola “Cap” Ball, 94, of Orange, died February 17, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. K. Ray Mc-

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Dowell, pastor of Orange First Church of the Nazarene officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Loretta, Tn, on Oct. 27, 1920, she was the daughter of Joseph Delmar Cole and Zella (Alvis) Cole.

She worked as a cook in various school cafeterias, was a member of Orange First Church of the Nazarene and had volunteered for over 20 years with Orange Christian Services.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cleon Clifford Ball; sons, Clifford Ball and Donald Ball and all of her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by five grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and her church family at Orange First Church of the Nazarene.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 25, 2015

NFL Combine hints Winston will go 1st KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

Taking bass fishing to a new level COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

You just never know when you are going to meet and have the time to visit with a total stranger that unexpectedly makes your day. I very much enjoyed one of those chance meetings while waiting to check out at Academy earlier this week. Pappy Lejeune had just met his daughter in the parking lot to return her son and was picking up a few spinner baits before driving back to Toledo Bend. She lives in the Baytown area and Beaumont is kind of half way for the two of them.

“I didn’t think it was ever going to happen,” stated an obviously pleased, Pappy Lejeune, “but I think I saved my youngest grandson’s life. I took him to watch bass tournament weigh-ins the past two weekends and he had a career day of fishing on Sunday!”

I don’t know many folks that would consider those to be life saving events, but seventy-four year old Pappy was more than pleased to have the sixteen year old back on what he considers to be the right track. “Bass fishing should not be the most important thing in anyone’s life, “he pointed out without a hint of a smile, “but it’s right behind church on Sunday and eating.”

Lejeune, who has lived on the Louisiana side of Toledo Bend since 1969 was concerned not only that young Colton, heaven forbid, not like bass fishing, but possibly take the wrong route in trying to occupy his idle time. “He’s a good boy,” but he sees his real father very seldom and he has already been through two “almost step-dads,” added Pappy.

“I have really been worried about him because he plays tennis and soccer, but not any real sports and he was happy to just stay home and catch redfish and croaker and stuff like that instead of bass See COLBURN, PAGE 3B

FOR THE RECORD

Turning pro in the sport of baseball or basketball is not nearly as difficult a transition than what is required for a college quarterback to join the National Football League.

Major league baseball is the same game as the one played by colleges and universities with the exception of the use of wooden bats instead of those ultra-lively aluminum ones used by the amateurs.

And the National Basketball Association plays by the same basic rules as the collegiate game, except it is quite a bit faster with much less time to shoot a basket.

But being an NFL quarterback is as different as night and day from the game being played in college.

According to an article appearing in Sunday’s Houston Chronicle, “While amateur offenses spread out farther and roll off points faster than in the past, professional franchise quarterbacks just can’t be found. “e kids with the killer arms and swift legs can’t survive in the NFL, spinning in circles while the weight of a slowly-changing league drags them down.” e article points out that Baylor led the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring last season, averaging 48.2 points and reaching 60 four times. Oregon was fourth with 45.4, breaking 50 five times.

But the Bears’ quarterback Bryce Perry and the Ducks’ Marcus Mariota will have to re-learn their position as pros, throwing away years of progress and hoping they can adapt to a new world in the NFL. Mariota admits he has not been in a huddle since high school. Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians commented, “So many times you’re evaluating a quarterback who has never called a play in a huddle and never used a snap count. “ey hold up a card on the sideline, the quarterback kicks his foot and throws the ball—that ain’t playing quarterback. ere’s no leadership involved there. When you get them and they have to use verbiage and they have to spit the verbiage out and change the snap count, they are light years behind,” Arians concluded.

During the last five drafts, only Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck (No. 1 overall, 2012) and Seattle’s Russell Wilson (No. 75, 2012) are considered among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks.

Cam Newton has led Carolina to the playoffs two consecutive seasons, but was erratic last year. Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton, San Francisco’s

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Colin Kaepernick, Washington’s Robert Griffin III, Philadelphia’s Nick Foles and St. Louis’ Sam Bradford have both shined and sputtered.

Miami’s Ryan Tannehill stepped forward in 2014. ere also were some draft disasters during that time period, too, like Tim Tebow, Geno Smith, E.J. Manuel, Brandon Weeden and Blaine Gabbert.

“Some were typecast and cast out. Some were rushed, thrown into the chaos of a win-now league and never given the time they needed to adjust to their new world. Some just never had it, thriving in college and quickly dying in the pros,” the Chronicle article pointed out. “e most recent potential bust was the biggest name in the 2014 draft—Cleveland’s Johnny Manziel,” the article concluded.

“As for the 2015 quarterback prospects, only Florida State’s Jameis Winston is viewed as proready. UCLA’s Brett Hundley, Mariota and Petty are among the projects, with a clear drop-off after Winston, the early favorite for the No. 1 pick, and Mariota, the 2014 Heisman trophy winner,” the Chronicle story predicted.

Winston completed 16-of-16 passes in drills

Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis where the combine took place last week and ended Monday. Mariota, who had a better time than Winston in the 40, connected on 13-of-15 passes.

However, Winston is a semi-traditional pocket passer and is the only elite prospect at the quarterback position and therefore viewed as proready and favored to be the No. 1 pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL draft set for April 30-May2. “e NFL is going to have to start getting used to evaluating these spread quarterbacks. It’s really hard,” NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said. “When you watch Hundley and Petty within the framework of their offense, they’ve got a long way to go to become pocket quarterbacks. “ey don’t throw with anticipation. If the first look isn’t there, both of them are hesitant and indecisive, which leads to sacks and other problems.

“You want to say you’re going to need at least a redshirt year as a second or third-round draft pick. But what they need is live snaps, not 7-on7 snaps in practice,” Mayock observed.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Dear Citizens of Orange County: Baptist Orange Hospital has proudly served the community since 1957 as a 99-bed acute care facility. Over the past several years, a number of factors have converged to cause a significant change today in the delivery of healthcare to our neighbors.

After eleven years of financial losses, the Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Board of Directors has determined that Baptist Orange Hospital is no longer sustainable as an inpatient healthcare facility. Baptist Orange will continue to provide high-quality emergency services to the community including lab and state-of-the-art imaging services such as EKG/EEG, CT Scans, MRI, an OP Infusion Clinic, Pharmacy and a Sleep Center. Beginning Monday, June 1, 2015 all other inpatient healthcare services will be referred to Baptist Beaumont Hospital healthcare facilities.

Baptist Orange Hospital has operated at an average loss of $1.8 million annually for the last eleven years due to the following factors: 1. Continued decline in patient demand over the past decade. Today, Baptist Orange averages about eight patient beds filled on a daily basis of the 112 licensed beds available.

2. Continued reductions Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.

Texas has declined to expand Medicaid, and Baptist Orange has been particularly hard hit by this decline in revenue.

3. The loss of Orange Disproportionate Share funding (DSH) forced Baptist Orange to discontinue its obstetric services in 2013. Subsidies have been significantly reduced since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. At the time of the bill’s passage, health officials assumed that millions of uninsured Americans would gain coverage through the new law, but that has not been the case.

4. Lack of medical specialists. Low patient demand has forced many physician practices to close and relocate.

5. Unable to qualify as a Rural Health Hospital or a Critical Access Hospital which would result in receiving funding at a higher level.

Baptist Orange Emergency Department will continue to refer patients to Baptist Beaumont Hospital for specialized and inpatient care. Baptist Orange’s Emergency Department will remain open 24/7 to meet the community’s urgent and critical care needs. We will continue to partner with State and local officials to bring you the highest quality wellness and healthcare services in Southeast Texas.

Board of Directors Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas

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Korner

Another nice red caught on a nasty weather day..

Colburn fishing with me.I don’t know how anybody can enjoy throwing a dead shrimp out on the bottom more than chasing bass.” After that declaration, I immediately knew that I would be doing more listening than talking and that was fine with me.

It turned out that we both knew a lot of the same guides and even local anglers that fished the Arnold’s Bay-Boones’s Crossover area when I was a full time guide on Toledo Bend. I was not about to mention that I was now a saltwater guide and was glad that he never asked. He spent the majority of the oneway conversation assessing the changes over the years and considered quality to be the single biggest change. “ey had over six hundred anglers fish these last two tournaments and we only saw two bass over ten pounds weighed in, but this is now a great “big bass” lake,” stated Lejeune. “I have caught more bass over nine pounds in the last five years than I did in the first forty years and three of my grandchildren have caught a bass over ten pounds!”

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From Page 1B pounds or better to win both of those tournaments, but tournament fishing is always tougher.

Colton and I fished the flat and small creek in front of my home and he caught five bass over six pounds including one over eight slow rolling spinnerbaits in twelve feet of water,” beamed Lejeune.

“I coached, netted and took pictures with my phone”, he boasted while trying to find the button on his phone that would validate his story. Mercifully, the clerk got it done as I do well just to answer mine when it rings.e fish were beautiful and Colton appeared to be very pleased with his efforts. As fate would have it, as soon as we exited the main doors I was greeted by two young anglers that addressed me as Capt. Colburn and asked what I was using to catch redfish.

Pappy Lejeune immediately glanced in my direction one last time and headed to his truck without the customary, “Enjoyed the visit.” Pappy takes his bass fishing seriously and I hope for Colton’s sake that he enjoys it as well. ere are things worse, however, than tennis, soccer and

Orangefield’s Jerrod Watkins signed with McMurry to play college football. Pictured are Jerrod’s mother, father, two brothers and his grandmother.

catching redfish!

We miraculously turned what I initially feared would be a miserable day on the water into an enjoyable day of catching last Friday, but the weather has gone to pot since. In fact, the wind switched to the south and blew us off the lake around noon that day, but we had a very good morning catching both reds and trout.

We saw only two other boats on the lake and they were fishermen as the crabbers packed it in ahead of the CCA sponsored crab trap clean up. It was reminiscent of the old days of being able to fish the flats at the mouth of Willow and ree Bayous without having to dodge the usual minefield of traps, floats and ropes. e lake had started to clear up again and silt was the only culprit causing dirtier water.

Runoff has not been a problem and the silt can settle out in one night with light winds. e trout bite continues to get better and the redfish bite has been a given. e only thing missing for us right now are the “big” trout of winter!

KWICKIES…While playing in a threesome with Craig Couvillion and Bob Hoepner at Sunset Grove Country Club Sunday, Couvillion observed a bird walking along the cart path of the Par 5, No. 7 hole that he didn’t recognize. And Craig is really up on his bird identifications. He scouted the Internet for several minutes and saw a photo of the exact bird under the category of partridge. You never know what kind of critter you’ll run across at Sunset Grove.

Twenty-four year-old Joey Logano became the second youngest driver to win the Daytona 500 Sunday and the $1.58 million for first place. He is youngest driver to win the prestigious event behind Trevor Bayne, who was 20 when he pulled off an upset victory in 2011.

Sergio Garcia, in his true form, bogeyed the final two holes and blew a chance to win last weekend’s Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles after teeing off on No. 17 with a one-shot lead. But his bogey on 17 put him into a first-place logjam and the bogey on No. 18 took him out of playoff contention, which was eventually won by long-shot James Hahn, who sunk a 25foot birdie on the third extra hole to defeat Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey. Hahn pocketed $1,206,000 by firing rounds of 66-74-69-69—278.

Kentucky Derby hopeful Far Right overtook a three-wide group of leaders to win the $300,000 Southwest stakes by 1¾ lengths in a driving rainstorm Sunday at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. Far Right was ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith and followed his come-from-behind win in last month’s Smarty Jones where he also beat the favorite Mr. Z, who is trained by D. Wayne Lukas.

Adrian Peterson’s agent reportedly got into a heated verbal altercation with the Minnesota

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When the NFL competition committee meets in Naples, Fla. this weekend, many coaches and team officials may propose taking another look at expanding replay and possibly making penalties reviewable. Replays become a hot topic each off-season because of lingering memories of controversial plays like the non-call in the Detroit Lions-Dallas Cowboys playoff game and Dez Bryant’s attempt to catch a pass against Green Bay which was ruled a reception and then overturned. e Lamar Cardinals baseball team proved to be unruly hosts last weekend as they swept a four-game series from Manhattan at Vincent-Beck Field in Beaumont. e Cards scored 39 runs and only allowed nine in the four games as they improved their early-season record to 6-2. e Redbirds return to action this weekend with a three-game series against UT-Pan American at Vincent Beck Field.

Former Beaumont Ozen star basketball player Kendrick Perkins reportedly has signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after being waived by the Utah Jazz Saturday. At 6-10, 280 pounds, Perkins will give the Cavs additional size and strength and a tough, physical defensive presence off the bench. Perkins played with the Boston Celtics when they won a title in 2008 and also went to the NBA Finals with Oklahoma City.

JUST BETWEEN US…e Houston Texans most likely will use their 16th pick in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft on an edge rusher, wide receiver, defensive end or offensive tackle. And they’re in luck because this year’s draft is loaded with talented players at those positions, according to the recently-completed combine at Indianapolis. e Texans also may need a cornerback if they lose Kareem Jackson to free agency.

Congratulations to the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears for capturing third place at the Vidor Golf Tournament held at Brentwood Country Club. Lauren Cox won second medalist. Nederland won the tournament followed by Port Neches-Groves then LC-M. Picture, from left, are Ashley Young, Lauren Cox, Hope Henry, Theresa Beckett, Kacie Nichols, Jessica McLain.

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Finding your own hot spot OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park will celebrate Texas Independence with special events this weekend.

Texas birthplace celebrates 179 years of Texas Independence Feb. 28, March 1 Staff Report For e Record WASHINGTON, Texas - All Texans - natural born or adopted alike - are invited to the annual Texas-sized birthday celebration at Washingtonon-the-Brazos State Historic Site at the exact spot where the Republic of Texas was born 179 years ago. e Texas Independence Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1. e state historic site will host the weekend celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on its expansive, 293-acre park grounds located between Brenham and Navasota, less than 90 minutes from Houston.

It was here on the banks of the Brazos River that 59 delegates bravely met on March 2, 1836 in an unfinished frame building to make a formal declaration of independence from Mexico. e Republic of Texas existed as a separate nation from 1836 to 1846. e two-day birthday bash features live music, traditional crafts, living history presentations, firing demonstrations, historical encampments, commemorative programs and a keynote address by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Sunday. ere will be no park entrance or parking fees. Vendors selling a variety of festival foods will be on site. Visitors can bring picnics and are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, however, state park rules apply and alcohol is prohibited. is year, several 7th grade students will be selected to lay a wreath at the site’s “Texas Independence Monument” next to Independence Hall on Saturday morning to kick off the programs. e students were chosen based on a Texas-related written essay.

Guests will step back into history at the two-day event to experience life in Texas in 1836 by visiting with re-enactors; witnessing firing demonstrations in the Texas Army camps; viewing demonstrations of cooking, weaving and period crafts; and walking the same trail as Texas’ forefathers and pioneer families. Texas musicians will provide musical entertainment, including the North Harris County

Dulcimers, the Lone Star String Band, which plays old-time music and “old fiddle tunes and songs,” the Star of Texas Dulcimers, and the Great American Medicine Show featuring Professor Farquar and his “historic narratives, comic chronicles, tall tales, unabashed balderdash and the greatest songs of the 19th century.” e featured exhibit at the Star of the Republic Museum—Enduring Spirit: African Americans in 19th Century Texas—opens on Feb. 1 and runs for a year. Artifacts on display will include typical documents of the period such as slave records, freedmen contracts and an oath of allegiance. Stoneware pottery made at the Wilson Pottery near Seguin, the first African-American business in Texas, will be exhibited as well as an example of the intricate and difficult Pine Burr pattern quilt. e state historic site includes three attractions: Independence Hall, Star of the Republic Museum, and Barrington Living History Farm) that will feature special activities during the two-day celebration. Admission fees for the museum and farm will be waived during the birthday celebration. Independence Hall is always open free of charge, however, visitors pay a modest fee for a guided program. Free bus shuttles will run throughout the park on Saturday and Sunday, as well as from the city of Navasota to park grounds. is event is made possible by ExxonMobil, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op, the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, the City of Brenham, the City of Navasota, Brenham/Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Blinn College, KTEX 106 Sounds Like Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Washington on the Brazos State Park Association.

More detailed information on the weekend’s festivities will be continually updated at www.wheretexasbecametexas.org. e public can also call (936) 878-2214 or e-mail office@wheretexasbecametexas.org for more information. For lodging information, please contact the Brenham Visitor Center at www.visitbrenhamtexas.com/ or 1-888BRENHAM, or the City of Navasota at 936-8257055 or www.navasotatx.gov.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome Jolie Moi to its membership Feb. 10. Jolie Moi clothing boutique is locally owned and operated by Denise Simoneaux Sams. Located inside Michele Michelle Salon and Spa,1990 Texas Ave., Bridge City. Jolie Moi offers ladies clothing and accessories at affordable prices.

I can’t tell you how many times I have seen this happen, Joe Angler reads the fishing report in the paper or hears about one at a local tackle shop and decides he better get down there because the fish are literally “ jumping in the boat, or so the story goes. Well Joe Angler gathers up all his gear the next morning and at sunrise he is at “the spot”, only problem is he is not alone, not by a long shot.

Joe Angler now has dozens of boats all in the same small area all expecting to do a number on the fish; they are all sadly mistaken. Joe Angler now is stuck out in a big way, he has taken to the water with no game plan other than to get to “the spot” and let the carnage begin.

Joe Angler has fallen for one of the worst traps any angler can fall for, old information. ere is a saying in the fishing world that holds true most of the time, “if you are not the one telling the fish story you are probably too late to take advantage it.”

Let’s look back at what Joe Angler might have done to help prevent this from happening again.

When Joe read the report he should have looked for more pertinent information than “go to spot A”, he should have been concerned with

OHS netters fare well at Ned tourney e Orangefield varsity tennis team competed in Nederland on Friday, Feb. 20.

Boys B Doubles, Slade Granger and Dakota Harrison advanced to quarterfinals. Girls B Doubles, Abby Green and Ashlyn Turley as well as Boys B Singles Sean Edgerton advanced to the finals in the consolation bracket before being defeated. e JV and freshmen teams experienced success in the PNG Invitational. JV doubles, Ty Hawkins and Adam WInfree defeated Community Christian and Nederland before losing to PNG in the semifinals. Girls JV Doubles, Evie Arceneaux and Kara Ficken and freshman Jeri Agee advanced to the quarterfinals.

Winning first place in the boys freshmen division was Dylan Williams and Luke Truncale.

Orangefield will compete in Orange County this week.

patterns.

Patterns in the fishing world consist of things like d e p t h , str uc ture, time of day, m o o n phase, bait, presentation, and many others. Instead of worrying about the exact location of the fish “Joe” should have been concerned with how these fish were caught and on what kind of pattern the fishermen used to catch them.

Freshwater anglers are much better at this approach than saltwater anglers are; it seems saltwater folks get a little too concerned with exact locations.

If an angler can take some important information like depth, structure, and presentation from a report they can find water that will fit this pattern and that water will more than likely be much less crowded than “spot A”. Over the last few years I have watched boat after boat of Texas anglers go to the same spots over and over on Calcasieu, it’s unbelievably comical because it looks like people waiting on a parking space at the mall! Rather than going out and looking for signs of fish these people are looking for signs that say “fish here”, and when

that spot doesn’t pan out they look like deer in the headlights.

By taking useful information from a report an angler can make a much more informed decision on how and where to fish. By striking out on your own and doing some work you can find spots that many fishermen over look, when this happens you will become the one telling the fish stories instead of listening to them.

For the next several weeks we will be in a pattern of discovery, many anglers will crawl out of the boat onto virgin flats in search of that one big fish while many others still will be waiting for warmer weather to start their season. For those who decide to start early, the lessons they learn during this time of the year can be beneficial later on. By trying new areas you never know what you may “stumble” on, that one shell patch you didn’t know was there may be the key to your next great day on the water.

Discoveries like shell reefs, humps, guts, and other bottom contours are infinitely more valuable than a fishing report referring to “spot A”.

So next time you hear about a great fishing report be sure to listen to all the information and then decide what to do, the difference between hearing the report and listening to the report could mean the difference between a day on the water and a great day on the water.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 25, 2015

News from the Catholic Church Swiss Guard cookbook to hit shelves by summer

A cookbook featuring favorite dishes of the three most-recent popes and their elite military corps will be available this summer in English. "Buon Appetito, Swiss Guard" was written by 24year-old David Geisser, who had worked as a chef and published two popular cookbooks in his native Switzerland before joining the Swiss Guard nearly two years ago. "Many people do not know about the Swiss Guard," said Geisser, whose commander conceived of the coffee-table-size book as a means to make the Guard better known. e book serves as a fascinating and unlikely point of entry into the daily

life, history and tradition of one of the world's most enigmatic military corps. Sgt. Erwin Niederberger, 36, wrote the accompanying account of this history and tradition. He, too, was a pastry chef before joining the Guard 15 years ago. e book's more than 70 recipes are organized into nine main sections, including everyday meals, holiday dishes and desserts, recipes from the guards' two favorite Roman restaurants, and dishes from three towns on the outskirts of Rome where the guards often go on days off. A section on the traditional menu served at swearing-in ceremonies lets readers into a key moment of a guard's life.

St. Mary Catholic School students and staff celebrated Ash Wednesday by having mass at the school lead by Father Joseph Daleo. Students participate in the mass by reading the scriptures, leading songs, ushering and many other activities. Students, staff and visitors celebrated mass with Father Daleo and others distributing ashes to all present. Pictured is Father Daleo, student Ian McHann and grandparent Juanita Smith.

Church Briefs Cowboy Church to hold Bull Buck-Out e Cowboy Church of Orange County will host a Bull Buck-out Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 pm.

Senior bull riding will have $1,000 added money and Junior (15 and under) bull riding will have $200 added money. Call-ins Monday, March 16, 6:00 pm 10:00 pm. at 745-1471. ere will also be calf and sheep scramble and mutton bustin’.

Admission is $8 for adults; $4 ages 5-12 and 4 years and under, free.

Form ore information, visit w w w.cowboychurchorangecounty.org. e church is located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange.

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.

St. Frances to sell 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. 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 sets fish fry e El Bethel Baptist Church senior choir will hold a fish fry dinner Friday, March 6, from 9:00 am through 2:00 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 or other information call the church at 883-8996, 988-9002 or 670-5057. e church is located at 704 N. 12th St in Orange.

Baby born after RU-486 reversal is 'light of our life’ Two-month-old Gabriel Caicedo is one of 78 children who have been saved by a new medical protocol being used to reverse the effects of the RU-486 abortion regimen in its early stages. e baby is "the light of our life," said his father, Chris Caicedo. He and Gabriel's mother, Andrea Minichini, told their story at a Feb. 23 news conference held by the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life to call attention to a RU-486 reversal kit available to physicians. e RU-486 medical abortion procedure is a two-day regimen used to terminate early pregnancies by blocking the hormone progesterone needed to sustain a pregnancy. It involves two types of medication -- RU486 itself, which is mifepristone, and a prostaglandin, known as misoprostol, that stimulates uterine contractions, and taken two days later to expel the fetus.

At the news conference, association officials and Father Pavone said the reversal kits work to counteract the "abortion pill" by increasing the levels of progesterone in the mother's body. e

RU-486 protocol, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2000, involves three visits to a physician's office over the course of two weeks and has been known to cause complications ranging from stomach pain and bleeding to death resulting from sepsis. According to the FDA's website, despite the risks associated with it, many women go through with the protocol but end up having a surgical abortion because of "medical abortion treatment failures."

Christians abducted in Islamic State attack in Syria Dozens of Assyrian Christians were abducted by Islamic State forces during a new offensive against a string of villages in northeastern Syria, aid and civil rights organizations reported. e exact number of people being held was unknown, but Father Emanuel Youkhana, who heads the Christian Aid Program Northern Iraq, CAPNI, said that more than 100 residents had been captured during the assault, which began in the predawn hours of Feb. 23. "Knowing the brutal barbaric record of IS with the captured, the destiny of those families is a major concern to us," Father Youkhana said.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, february 18 , 2015 7B NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in Tex. Util. Code) and P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.237(A)(3)(B), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on February 18, 2015 a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All of Entergy Texas’ retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected by the Commission’s approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on non-fuel base rates.

Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the March 2015 billing month. Entergy Texas proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915.

The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows: FACTOR BY VOLTAGE LEVELS

Delivery voltage FixeD Fuel Factor Secondary Primary 69kV/138kV 230kV

$0.0286607 $0.0279272 $0.0268452 $0.0264465

per kWh per kWh per kWh per kWh

The revised fuel factor would result in a decrease in Entergy Texas’ annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately 128.66 million, or 19.3%, on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective September 2014, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatthours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate decrease of 20.8% annually, or $7.36 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texas’ next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of March 2015 through August 2015.

Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-3683749 (select option 4, then press 4, then press 2, then press 2, then press 1)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 44466 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.

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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARILYN LOMIE COTTON, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of MARILYN LOMIE COTTON, Deceased, were issued on the 19th day of February, 2015, in Cause No. P17111, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to BENNIE LON COTTON. The residence of such Executor, is 2018 Oilla Road, Orange, TX 77630.

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

Dated: 2015

February 19,

Bennie Lon Cotton BENNIE LON COTTON, Independent Executor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of DOROTHY MAE HILLIARD, Deceased, were issued on the February 10, 2015, in Cause No. P17098, pending in the County Court, Orange County, Texas, to: NANCY WEIDNER. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Jerry V. Pennington Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2010 Orange, Texas 77631-2010

DATED the 10th day of February, 2015

Jerry V. Pennington

Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for NANCY WEIDNER State Bar No.: 15759000 P.O. Box 2010 Orange, Texas 77631-2010 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353 E-mail: jerryvpenn@sbcglobal. net

1. Harvest helper 6. Obi ___ 9. Disagreeing votes 13. _ ____ in the sand 14. International workers’ group 15. *One of Violent Femmes?

16. Consumed 17. Common Russian given name 18. Dead-on 19. *He took a “Walk on the Wild Side” 21. *First woman in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 23. Cauliflower ___ on a boxer 24. Garden intruder 25. Attorneys’ org.

28. Italy’s obsolete money 30. Mexican liquor distilled from desert plants 35. Bolsheviks 37. *____ Kirkwood, founder of the Meat Puppets 39. Indian side dish 40. Pelvic bones 41. Pale with fear 43. Fill to excess 44. 1st letter of Hebrew alphabet 46. Wife of Zeus 47. *Video didn’t do it to the radio star 48. Motion sickness 50. Casino chip 52. Book org.

53. Ardent 55. Online pop-ups 57. Hot dish stand 60. *”It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But _ ____ __)” 64. “All joking _____” 65. Vatican vestment 67. “Odyssey” enchantress 68. *Van _____ 69. Floral necklace 70. Social group 71. Greek god of war 72. *”Roundabout” band

73. Flower holders DOWN 1. Worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples 2. Choir member 3. French “place” 4. Accustom 5. Sometimes d one to a ban or law 6. *Born to be this?

7. A in IPA 8. Star bursts 9. *”Who’s ____” 1971 album by The Who 10. Wet nurse 11. Village People hit 12. Workout segment 15. Bird supplier 20. Author ____ Jong 22. *”Losing My Religion” band 24. Cold War deterrent 25. Born under the sign of Aries 26. Isabella Swan of “Twilight” 27. Farewell in France 29. *”Tom Sawyer” band 31. Quarterback’s downfall 32. Locomotive hair 33. Bikini _____ in the Marshall Islands 34. *Clapton hit 36. Depletes 38. Seaside bird 42. Birth-related 45. *Famous stairway destination 49. “___ Maria” 51. Authoritative proclamations 54. Europe’s “boot” 56. It’s often mini 57. Boris Godunov, e.g.

58. Agitate 59. Middle of March 60. Wading bird 61. U.S. lake 62. Ballistic missile acronym 63. *Shirts sold at rock concerts 64. Eureka!

66. *Founding member of Mˆtley Cr¸e

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 25, 2015