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Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Loose ends delay Orange County’s Chevron deal Dave Rogers

For The Record

No fewer than eight news outlets sent reporters to Tuesday’s final meeting of the year for the Orange County Commissioners.

But the story they were after, an up-or-down vote to approve a tax abatement agreement with Chevron Phillips Chemical for a possible $5.6-billion petrochemical plant, was a non-starter.

“We’ve been working with

the project over the last several months to work out some language that everybody is comfortable Hill with,” Jessica Hill, director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, told commissioners.

“We’re very close to getting there, but we’re just not there yet.”

LSCO’s Crockett earns Rogers Award Dave Rogers

For The Record

One of the biggest cheerleaders always on the scene for Lamar State College Orange is also one of its biggest success stories.

And the impact Dr. Suzonne Crockett has had on the college and the Orange community was saluted last Thursday, Dec. 12, when LSCO’s Associate Dean of Academic Studies accepted the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award in a ceremony at Lamar University in Beaumont.

“Suzonne’s greatest contribution to our community is her belief in the potential for education to improve the lives of our citizens,” Dr. Michael Shahan, president emeritus of LSCO, wrote in a nomination letter for Crockett.

Dr. Thomas Johnson, LSCO’s current president, joined Regina Rogers, the daughter of the late Julie and Ben Rogers, to present the award. Johnson pointed out that Crockett came to LSCO originally as a developmental DR. CROCKETT Page 3A

Regina Rogers, left, and Dr. Thomas Johnson, Lamar State College Orange President, right, present Dr. Suzonne Crockett with the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award Thursday, Dec. 12 at Lamar University in Beaumont. Crockett, Associate Dean of Academic Studies at LSCO, was one of four recipients for 2019.

Commissioners agreed to take no action.

They will next meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, as they canceled next Tuesday’s meeting and moved the Dec. 31 meeting back two days because of the year-ending holidays.

Chevron Phillips Chemi-

cal announced in January 2019 it was considering Orange County as the location of a $5.6 billion ethylene plant.

Its official stance since has been that Orange is just one of two or more locations under consideration, with a decision not expected until

mid- or late-2020.

County officials have revealed no details about the terms of an abatement, but the county has made 10-year agreements that abated 100 percent of property taxes with other new or expanding businesses.

Since January, Chevron

Phillips Chemical has acquired about 1,700 acres of land between the Orange County Airport on U.S. 87 and Chemical Row, on Farm to Market Road 1006.

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Former councilman breaks Pavilion ground Dave Rogers

For The Record

Bill Mello was in a merry mood Tuesday. And he wasn’t alone.

About 30 of the city’s movers-and-shakers showed up eight days before Christmas for the groundbreaking of Orange’s Riverside Pavilion.

They were greeted by strong winds and bonechilling temperatures.

There was a whole lot of moving-and-shaking going on.

“This is wonderful,” said Mello, the former city councilman who was one of the most influential in getting the project approved.

“I think it’s going to be such a plus for Orange.”

The dignitaries took turns shoveling sand back and forth as cameras clicked in front of them.

The $700,000 pavilion, a metal building on a 125,000 square-foot concrete slab, is expected to be open in time for the 2020 Bassmasters Elite tournament at the end of May. Located next door to the Orange Boat Ramp, the pavilion is expected to host not only fishing tournament weigh-ins but to be a concert venue and a host to citywide and neighborhood events.

Mello couldn’t fit in the first salvo of photos.

Undergoing treatment for brain cancer, he is wheelchair-bound. His van was wheeled into place and several city council and Cham-

Bill Mello, former Orange city councilman, is surrounded by city leaders Tuesday as he grabs a shovel to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Riverside Pavilion at the Orange Boat Ramp on the Sabine River.

ber of Commerce representatives joined him in commemorating the occasion.

“This is going to be a marvelous deal for our area,” he said when it was over. “It’ll be more of a boost for our area than anybody realizes.”

Orange Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., agrees.

“This is a new beginning, a fresh start to this side of town,” he said.

“We’ve already invested several million dollars with the rebuilding of Cooper’s Gully. We’ve invested money from the EDC to Sabine Park Apartments.

“So now we have a reinvestment zone created for this area and then a new pavilion for families to enjoy.”

On Dec. 10, City Council approved four reinvestment

zones in the East Orange neighborhoods of Navy Park and Brownwood that will offer homebuilders property tax abatements.

The project will allow a 100-percent city property tax abatement for up to two years of construction. After that, it drops to 90, 75, 60 and 20 percent per year.

“We’re just trying to build on what many have talked about for decades and that’s the river,” Spears said at the boat ramp.

“We want to bring people over here. We want to start having functions for families to come out and enjoy.

“And I think this is a great start today.”

The 2020 Bassmaster Elite tourney is set for May

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John Gothia, Orange County Judge, along with Gopher Industrial’s David Jones, is credited with bringing the BASS event to Orange in 2013.

Mello figured the city spent close to $100,000 for temporary tents for those tournaments.

Said Gothia: “Doing the Chamber tournaments over the years proved the need [for a permanent pavilion], that we had an opportunity for something here.

“Finally, after several years of hard work and negotiations and getting everybody to buy on with it -that it was needed -- we’re finally going to get this thing built.

Lost in Translation: local man performs in foreign film Penny Leleux

For The Record

John Frederick Jr. of Mauriceville has worked on many films in the last two years.

One of them presented a few challenges along the way.

Frederick submitted for a film called “The Moment” earlier this year that was to be shot in Houston. He received a request for a video audition. Everything seemed normal until he got the “sides,” which is film lingo for the lines they want you to perform in an audition. They were in Chinese. Houston, we have a problem. Frederick

doesn’t read or speak Chinese.

He e-mailed Vivianna Wang, the writer/director of the film and let her know of his dilemma. She apologized and resent the sides in English.

“They didn’t really make sense when I got them, but I did the self tape as written,” said Frederick. He got the part. The entire script was in Chinese. Frederick pointed out to Wang that the English translations of his part did

not make sense. “People don’t talk like that,” he told her. She let him take the lead on the translations to make it more accurate. There were even a few scenes he adlibbed that weren’t in the script.

He completed the shooting in July and the film went into preproduction.

Last week he received a VIP invitation from Wang to the US China International Film Festival in Houston that was held Sunday. It included a meal and awards ceremony.

He thought it was the premiere of “The Moment.”

Once again, there was a little loss in translation.

A trailer for an earlier film

by Wang was what was screened. Wang had invited Frederick so he could network with producers and directors at the festival.

“Almost everyone was speaking Chinese,” said Frederick. He said she would spot someone and bring him over, they would speak in Chinese and then they would leave. He didn’t have a clue what was going on.

John and Tammra Frederick were VIP guests Sunday at the US China International Film Festival in Houston.

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Analysis: In Texas elections in 2020, national issues could trump local ones ROSS RAMSEY The Texas Tribune The week behind us and the week ahead could foreshadow the next year in Texas politics. In spite of election filings and news happening here, national events and federal politics dominated the conversation.

As dangerous as it is to predict the future, we are beginning an election year that will almost certainly be more about Washington, D.C., than home.

Donald Trump, impeachment, trade and the economy dominate political conversations. And much of the strategic talk about Texas elections is national. Is the state in play in the presidential race? Is it true that a halfdozen seats in the congressional delegation could flip to the Democrats from the Republicans? Are national groups really going to start the 2021 redistricting fights by fighting over which party is in the majority in the Texas House?

All politics are local, except when they’re national.

The Texas candidate lists were finalized, with a couple of exceptions, last Monday, presenting plenty to chew on even without the national spin on issues.

Like the Republicans four years earlier, Democrats running for president will come into the Texas primary election without a clear nominee already chosen. Instead of coasting through, those candidates will have to spend money and engage with voters here, potentially raising turnout and also sucking up attention that might go to candidates in races lower on the ballot.

the U.S. House’s articles of impeachment. On the other hand, that president and his party are bragging about a growing economy with low unemployment, an overhauled trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, and if it holds, a deal on tariffs with China.

To some extent, the political money in Texas will be chasing issues of national interest, like the makeup of the Texas House and how that body’s majority will have a strong say in congressional redistricting. A handful of seats here could have a large impact on the majority in Washington — just as it did

President Donald Trump campaigned at an October rally in Dallas.

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In some cases, the sheer number of candidates will test voters’ patience. A dozen relatively unknown Democrats are vying to take on U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Numbers like that virtually guar-

candidates. That’s 89 candidates in six races, without counting third parties.

In four of those races, the number of GOP candidates is in the double digits, led by the 15 people who want the

Local issues will be around, but in the background. This time, the eyes of Texas voters are going to be on national concerns and personalities. antee runoffs and make it easy for voters and donors to withhold their loyalties in the first round.

Some of the races right behind that one are also crowded. The numbers are crazy.

In the six congressional seats where Republican incumbents aren’t seeking election, there are 24 Democratic candidates and 65 Republican

nomination for the spot left when U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon, ends his term; the 13 Republicans who hope to replace U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, R-Sugar Land; and the 12 who want the seat held by U.S. Rep.Bill Flores, R-Bryan.

Thornberry’s seat is safely Republican; it would take a real mistake to open that

spot for another party’s entrant. But at least three of the empty seats could go either way. In Olson’s 22nd Congressional District, five Democrats are running. In the 23rd Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, is the incumbent, nine Republicans and five Democrats are trying to get to the general election. U.S. Rep.Kenny Marchant, RCoppell, is retiring, and five Republicans and seven Democrats are running to replace him.

Voters will be busy.

The issues, however, could be identical in each of those congressional districts, from the Panhandle to the TexasMexico border to south of Houston to Central Texas to the suburbs north of Dallas.

It’s a presidential election year. It will start, apparently, with a sitting president who is awaiting Senate action on

when Republicans redrew the Texas maps in 2003.

The 2018 races at the top of the Texas ballot were closer than usual, raising questions about how strong Republicans are in a state they’ve effectively owned for decades. No Democratic presidential candidate has won here since Jimmy Carter, but Donald Trump visited seven times in 2019, checking the state’s pulse and providing Republican booster shots.

Local issues will be around, but in the background. This time, the eyes of Texas voters are going to be on national concerns and personalities.

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Mooney calls Sheriff’s job his lifetime goal Lost in translation Dave Rogers

For The Record

The worst-kept secret in local politics is now openly campaigning to be the next Orange County Sheriff.

A state law kept Lane Mooney from announcing until early December his desire to be the one to replace retiring Sheriff Keith Merritt.

But the Vidor native and current Precinct 4 Constable isn’t hiding his intentions anymore.

“The decision to be Sheriff is not one I made on a whim,” Mooney said. “My whole career I’ve wanted to be Sheriff of Orange County.”

Mooney’s desire to be Sheriff doesn’t make it a done deal. He will be running against current Sheriff ’s Lt. Rob Strause, himself a former constable, in the March 3, 2020 Republican primary.

Because no one registered for the job from the Democratic Party, the primary winner will go on to take office Jan. 1, 2021.

Mooney, 55, would, by law, have been required to resign from his position as Precinct 4 Constable if he had made a public announcement of intent to run for Sheriff with more than a year and 30 days left on his four-year term as constable.

“If I’d have made an early announcement, I’d have had to quit the people of Precinct 4, and I wasn’t going to do that,” he said.

“I’m a man of the people and I’m a duty-bound individual.”

A graduate of Vidor High and a member of the First Baptist Church in Vidor, Mooney has been in law enforcement since 1988, he said.

He worked for the Vidor Police Department, then as a deputy for the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office.

“In my career, I worked my way up from patrol, to the Orange County SWAT Team. I was assistant team leader there.”

Mooney is most proud of his work for the Texas Narcotics Control Task Force.

He says he was a K-9 handler, and a team leader and operator for the Task Force.

“I’ve honed my craft mostly in narcotics, but I’ve been a patrol sergeant. I’ve had leadership roles,” he said.

He was elected Constable in 2016 and began his term Jan. 1, 2017. It expires at the end of 2020.

Besides his job and church, Mooney owns a couple of Vidor businesses – Mooney Boys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Giant Pest Control – and is active in the Vidor Chamber

“The meal was interesting,” he said. There were lots of different dishes, “each with rice.” He said there were dishes with shrimp, several chicken dishes and beef.

He was confused as to what the etiquette would be since there was a plate with a smaller plate, and then there were different plates in the middle. He said he saw several women at the table go to a buffet table and bring back plates of food and others were food on their plates from those plates. He was unsure of if he was supposed to bring his plate to the buffet or if he was supposed to serve himself from the dishes on the table. It was a culture that he was unfamiliar with and wanted to be correct. When he asked a man near him, that fellow was also unsure and said he thought go to the buffet.

“I took my plate to the buf-

impact the lives of her congregation, from the very young to the very old.

She is also on the Executive Board of Directors for the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Stark Community Board, a graduate of Leadership Southeast Texas and a classroom volunteer for the West OrangeCove school district.

“She is very well known in our community and has earned the reputation as a community leader for her tireless -- and I do mean tireless -- efforts to improve Or-

County business districts in which the property lies, West Orange-Cove and Bridge City.

Both have applied for Chapter 313 school value limitation agreements and the Texas Comptroller’s Office has accepted the one for WOCCISD. The City of Orange granted a request to disannex 400plus acres to put all the land in Orange County’s unincorporated area. And the county has sought Reinvestment Zone status from the state, necessary to grant the Chapter 312 Property Tax Abatement.

The agenda item has been posted on the county website since mid-November.

“We placed this item on the agenda 30 days ago, because state law requires us to do so, in hopes we’d be able to finalize that language between then and now,” Hill said.

“With the holidays and lots of folks being out on both sides of the table, we thought it was in everybody’s best interests to wait.”

County Judge John Gothia explained that the 86th Texas Legislature, meeting this spring, changed the posting requirements for adoption of tax abatements from the regular 3 days required for most public meetings to 30 days.

“This is a new posting requirement out of the last Legislative session: for any abatement we do, we have to post 30 days in advance,” he said.

“So it’s a little bit different and we’re having to kind of learn our way through.”

Hill said that under the law, the county must start over on the 30-day notification, which should happen early in 2020.

“I think at this point, we’re

Lane and Michelle Mooney are pictured after Mooney officially filing for the office of Orange County Sheriff.

fet area and an older Chinese woman came to me,” he said.

“No, no, we bring to you,” the woman told him.

He told his wife, Tammra, “Just eat a little and I’ll take you to dinner after we leave.”

It wasn’t that he didn’t like the food, he just wasn’t sure of the protocol.

There were several films screened, all in Chinese.

Only one had English subtitles. Then it was time for the awards ceremony.

“It was different for sure. I didn’t understand most of what they said, but there were lots of awards given out.

We just clapped when everyone else clapped,” he said. I met a few people but didn’t know who they were. I guess my movie will be at the next festival.”

The way home required a drive through Whataburger.

No translation needed.

of Commerce.

He’s also a non-commissioned officer in the Texas State Guard.

“I do a lot for the community,” he says. “I’ve helped set up shelters. I’ve done a lot of

search and rescue. I’m involved in the community.”

He and wife Michelle have been married 33 years. They have two sons, Marshall and Matthew.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be holding a Candlelight Worship Service with Holy Communion on Tuesday, December 24. The service will start at 5:45 pm. The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. Come and enjoy a joyous celebration of our Lord’s birth!

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ange, Texas,” said Butch Campbell, longtime LSCO administrator and current security director.

Crockett went on to earn a doctorate from Sam Houston State University. Along the way, she has served as Division Director of Education, Leisure Learning and Mathematics, was on the committee that hired Johnson as president in mid-2018 and has worked countless hours the past three years to restart and improve the school’s Kids 2 College Camp.

“Dr. Crockett inspires the faculty, staff and students ev-

ery day,” Johnson said. “She embodies the ‘Volunteer Spirit.’

The Rogers Family set up an endowment in 1979 to annually provide a $1,000 cash award to a member of the Lamar University faculty or staff who made a significant contribution to public service in Southeast Texas. The award was expanded a decade later to recognize four annual award winners, one representing each of the four regional campuses carrying the Lamar name.

from September’s Imelda for an additional 30 days in hopes that a third, ongoing damage assessment by the Feds will authorize public assistance by FEMA. Phil Noland of the county

maintenance department announced contractors are set to begin Dec. 30 repairing Imelda damage at the Raymond Gould Community Center.

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very happy with where we are,” Hill said.

“We’ve done a good job of taking care of Orange County, making sure that our citizens and our businesses are going to be well taken care of when we do get to a final agreement.”

Reporters from all three Orange County papers (The Record, The Orange Leader and Vidor Vidorian) and radio station KOGT, were joined by those from the Beaumont Enterprise, Beaumont Examiner, Channel 6 and Channel 4 for Tuesday’s meeting which began with announcement of a $20,000 donation from Entergy to Orange County Rebuild for Tropical Storm Imelda recovery.

“We wanted to give them a big thank-you for stepping up and helping Orange County. This money goes right back into Orange County, for those who were affected,” said Michelle Tubbleville, county coordinator of special projects.

October 2019 sales tax receipts of $439,000 were noted by Christy Khoury, county treasurer, and Karen Fisher, county tax assessor-collector, reported that the county took in $1.5 million in property taxes in November.

Commissioners agreed to pay weekly bills totaling $335,000 and set up two special budgets for grants the county received after the county’s 2020 general budget was approved in September.

The first was for $45,000 for grants for critical communication and emergency management; the second was for $6.1 million in FEMA grants for Hurricane Harvey.

Commissioners extended the declaration of disaster

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Good Shepherd Lutheran to hold Christmas Eve service

Dr. Crockett earns Rogers Award math student in 1996, went on to receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Lamar University and teach high school math before returning to LSCO in 2004 as a developmental math instructor.

“Her passion for student success was evident from the start and has only continued to grow over the last 15 years,” Johnson said.

Crockett is the wife of Rev. Ronnie Crockett, pastor of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Orange. She performs an array of tasks for the church that significantly

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From The Creaux’s Nest THE HISTORICAL IMPEACHMENT OF A PRESIDENT On Wednesday the full House of Representatives votes on two articles of impeachment against President Donald John Trump. The charges are on constitutional grounds.

The first article is that Trump misused the power of his office by soliciting and pressuring a foreign government, Ukraine, to investigate his domestic political rival and interfering in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The second article charged that the President categorically obstructed the congressional impeachment inquiry into his conduct. The report to the congress before voting said, “Trump is engaged in a pattern of misconduct that will continue if left unchecked.” The report also said “Trump sought to write the impeachment clause out of the constitution.” The Trump Administration hasn’t been forthcoming and has stonewalled the hearings at every turn.

The trial will be held in the Senate that Speaker Mitch and Senator Lindsey Graham have already declared will not be a fair trial. Mitch is working with White House and Trump lawyers to plan strategy and “Little Lindsey,” the prosecutor in the senate, says, “Dead on arrival.” It’s really sad watching what is happening to our country.*****I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

REMEMBERING “MISS JENNY” Virginia Nell Cox, 91, passed away Dec. 12, 2019. Funeral service was held Dec. 14 with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. I had known Jenny and Millard Cox for 25 or so years. They had been married 71 years. Mark first introduced me to Cox as our neighbor and from that day on he became “Neighbor Cox.” His family calls him Billy.

Our newspaper was located in the Creaux’s Nest building, in Mr. Cox’s neighborhood. Cox and I spent a lot of time at an old spool table under the Hackberry tree until Hurricane Ike drove us off. Those were great years spent with Cox and Miss Jenny. She was a pretty lady, very nice and I always found her to be soft spoken, always a lady. Cox would plow the soil and Jenny’s green thumb planted the seeds. They produced great crops that the Cox’s shared with the neighborhood. All the original folks in that neighborhood are now gone except Bill Nickum and Cox. Over the last three years Jenny had spent her time at Golden Years Assisted Living. Putting her in a nursing home is something Cox prayed he would never have to do. He wanted to take care of her but because of her dementia that became impossible. It broke his heart. He had loved her since they were youngsters in Joaquin. He visited her every day, usually bringing her fruit or nuts which she enjoyed. I often felt sadness for him. He is blessed with good health for a 95 year old but living alone after he and Jenny’s long life together can be very lonely. He has a great family. Their marriage produced a son Rodney and a daughter Karen and many offspring. Cox, a WWII veteran, has weathered the storms of life, losing parents and all his siblings. He’s left with a family who he’s been a great example to. He’ll miss Jenny as we all will but Cox knows she’s better off now in her Heavenly home. May she rest in peace. Our condolences to all the family members and friends. I’m proud to have shared the friendship of Jenny and Neighbor Cox. He and I will ride the rest of the trip together in friendship.

THE LONGHORNS FIRST BLACK PLAYER Last week’s column on the 50th anniversary of the big Texas vs Arkansas “Shootout,” that Texas won 15-14, brought a lot of response, some from far away. What got the most attention was that the national championship game featured only all White players. The first Black letterman at Texas was Julius Whittier, who made his debut in 1970, one season after the all White national championship team. Texas Board of Regents dropped its ban on Black players in 1963, but integration was painfully slow and difficult. Whittier, from San Antonia, was one of only 300 of the 35,000 students who were Black. Whittier starred two years at guard then switched to tight-end as a senior in 1972. That season he caught every touchdown pass the Longhorns threw. In Whittier’s three seasons Texas was 20-1 in the Southwest Conference, 28-5 overall. He earned a Philosophy and Law degree from Texas.

He went on to be a criminal prosecutor in Dallas. He died Sept. 25, 2018, at the age of 68. He had been battling Alzheimer’s. In 2014, his family sued the NCAA on behalf of college players who suffered brain damage. The case is still pending. The rest is history at Texas with Roosevelt Leaks, Earl Thomas and many former NFL stars to follow, including Earl Thomas of Orange. Julius Whittier started it all.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 We would like to wish some of our special senior citizen friends a very Merry Christmas to Wilson “King” Dunn, married 72 years.***To our friend Dot Eshbach, the former world traveler with her late friend Margaret Saint.*** Millard “Neighbor Cox” and Ms. Jenny, who received an early present Tuesday from grandson Kevin Duplechain and wife Erin. They are the proud new parents of a baby girl. His mom, Karen, former Bridge City teacher, was

traveling from her home in Oklahoma to Dallas to see she and Keith’s first grandchild.*** Best wishes to WWII veteran, Pearl Harbor survivor Cedric Stout and his bride Cherry. He makes us proud to know him.***A very Merry Christmas to a new friend we found this year, Pearl Burgess Stanfield, age 89, a remarkable, lovely lady.***To Anabel Anderson, our friend of many years. We will always cherish the friendship A great lady with an outstanding family.***To one special gal, Inez Hearn, who has been a joy to know.***To Joyce “Poche” Bernard, a Cajun queen.***Shannon Messer, a prince of a guy.*** Adolph “the old coach” Hryhorchuk. (Editor’s note: Today all are gone.)***** We were saddened to learn of the death of Joel Elliott Jeffcote, 64, who passed away Sunday. Services were Wednesday (Dec. 23). In his life Joel accomplished a lot. We knew him as a power broker with Gulf States who blazed a trail in both Louisiana and Texas. Joel was a doer, very active and exceptionally smart, no matter where he traveled Bridge City was always home.*****Texas Monthly published their Bum Steer of the Year awards. The 2010 Bum Steer of the Year goes to Tom DeLay. I believe he should get it for the last decade. Gov. Perry made the list also with a host of others.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2009 Bravo Frederick Jr., 82, of Mauriceville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16. Funeral services were Saturday. Bravo worked as a safety inspector for Mobil Oil and retired after 36 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was also a member of Masonic Lodge. Bravo is survived by his son Russell Frederick; grandchildren, Michael Frederick and Becky Frederick; four great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter and sister, Wanda Linscomb.***** Edith L. Rhoads, 95, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15. Services were held on Friday. In 1954, they moved their family to Orange, and took ownership of the Dairy Queen on Park Avenue. That store was built in 1945, and when it was demolished in 1974, to make way for the new building now still standing, was the oldest continuously operating Dairy Queen in the State of Texas. They owned the Orange County franchise for Dairy Queen, and continued in the business, eventually opening three more stores in Orange County. She is survived by her three children, Benny Rhoads, Bartley Rhoads; daughter, Claire Rhoads Smith; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1974 Editor’s note: Below are some of the people who were in our lives, friends we have written about, folks who played an important part in our community. We can’t cover them all but here are some who have made an impact 40 years ago. Judge Sid Callavet, W.T. Oliver, Sheriff Chester Holts, Dewey “Teddy Bear” Cox, A. J. Judice, Cecil Beeson, Louis Dugas, T.L., Sue and Buzzie Gunn, Jimmy Conn, Judge James Neff, Henry and J.D. Stanfield, Jackie Harmon, Paul Cormier, Bill and Elaine Townes, Tony Dal Sasso, Frank Zeto, Jim Morris, Bubba Hubbard, Fred Gregory, Leon Parish, Elmer Newman, Gus Harris, Maurice Collier, Sally Frazier, P.M. “Red” Woods, Arthur Simpson, D. Roy Harrington, Judge Graham Bruce, Alvin Keown, Ann and Jimmy Segura, Major Inman, Larry Gunter, Jim Stelly, Bob Montagne, Jim Gilliam, C.R. Nash, Larry Ward, Leland and Vivian Morrow, Marlin Thompson, Judge Malcolm Dorman, Davis Cooper, Charlie and Juliet Patton, Patsy Fisette, Tim Lieby, Joe and Inez Runnels, Bill Cunningham, Bill Hughes, Henry and Tony Houseman, Ed Bacon, Allen and Viola Bendy, Butch Lusigan, N.J. “Vic” Vicnair, Aton Williams, Dick Bevins, Tony, Frank and Betty Em Giarratano, Frank Manshack, Charlie Fredrick, Grover Halliburton, Lowell Scribner, Houston Baker, Gordon Baxter, Ed Lovelace, Vivian Dorman, J.B. Thibodeaux, A.J. Broussard, Uncle Jim McKay. (Editor’s note: All of the above people were mentioned in the pages of our newspaper in 1979 and are all today deceased. Their contributions while on this earth were many. Over the years they have been thought about often by friends and family.

tract plus other incentives. This figures to be $36 million a season, about $1.2 million per game or for an average of 110 pitches in seven innings of pitching. Not bad pay to play.*****Our friend John Heard came through with our Christmas citrus. We got a couple of bags of fresh picked grapefruit and a large bag of Orange County Navel oranges. The crop was a little late this year. Merry Christmas to John, Linda and their family. *****Sean and Collin Gros, of Bridge City, attended the big history making game Monday night at the New Orleans Superdome.

Sean, an avid Saints fan, has watched the team at home and away. He was in the right place to witness the Saint’s 34-7 win over the Colts. He and Collin were able to watch Drew Brees break Payton Manning’s touchdown record of 539 by tying him, then Drew broke the record with another TD pass, making it 540. He then set a new record with touchdown 541. Today, Brees is four ahead of Tom Brady, who has 538. Sean was so excited he sent Ms. Phyl, his grandmother, a picture of what was happening in the stadium at the time. It was a special outing for the brothers. Brees is a Texas native who played high school at Austin West Lake.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will hold its annual Christmas gathering at Robert’s this week.

Hope to see many friends. The Lunch Bunch will not meet again until Jan. 8, 2020 to start thee New Year. Everyone always welcome.

BREAUX BIRTHDAYS On Dec. 18, Mandy Hoffman, Tracey Lynn Broussard and Mayor Brown Claybar celebrate birthdays. Also actors Brad Pitt 56, Ray Liotta, 65 and singer Christina Aguilera, 39.*****Dec. 19, finds Kirstie Parkhurst, Gina Cessae, Kristen Broussard, Christina Carpenter, Mitch Hidalgo and Bill Cardner celebrating birthdays. Joining them are actors Jake Gyllenhaal 39, Alyssa Milano 47, Jennifer Beals, 56.*****Celebrating on Dec. 20 are Joy Boyd, Jeremy Granger and Kenneth Pigg. Also celebrating are actor Jonah Hill 36, singer David Cook, 37 and baseball player David Wright, 37.*****On Dec. 21, Glenda Granger, Paula Hall and Rachel Guidry celebrate birthdays, also actors Samuel L. Jackson 71, Kiefer Sutherland 53, Jane Fonda 82, Ray Romano 62.*****Celebrating on Dec. 22 are Rodney Harmon, David Mohon, Yvonne Veillon, Debi Foster. They are joined by singers Meghan Trainor 26, Jordin Sparks, 30, new anchor Diane Sawyer, 74.*****On Dec. 23, longtime friends Chris Gunn and Sue Cowling celebrate birthdays. Also celebrating are actors Susan Lucci 73 and Sofia Black D’elia, 28 and model Holly Madison, 40.*****Dec. 24 finds Billy Moore, Terri Estes, Helen DeRoche and Mike Dillion having birthdays. Also celebrating are singer Ricky Martin 48, TV host Ryan Seacrest 45 and MMA fighter Jason Miller, 39.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK A letter from Cuzzin Sostan.

Dear Cuz, I’m dropping you a line to let you know wat’s going on with some of da old folks here. Miss Florene , Sugar Bee’s 93 year old aunt, drove to Lafayette las week to do some Christmas shopping. Da family didn’t know she was gone. While dere she call 911 on her cell and told dem dat her car had been broken into. Florene is hysterical her, she explains to da dispatcher, “Dey stole da stereo, da steering wheel, da brake pedal and even da accelerator.” Da dispatcher say, “Stay calm officer Comeaux is on his way.” A few minutes later Comeaux radios in, “Disregard,” da officer says, “She got in da back seat by mistake.”

I went to Abbeville Sunday to visit our old uncle Harold Breaux. I axe him, “Wat do you old folks do now dat you retired?” Uncle Harold say, “I’m fortunate me, I have a chemical engineering background. One of da tings I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, scotch and margaritas into pee and me, I’m damn good at it too.”

I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Sostan

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TECHNOLOGY HAS AND WILL CHANGE US

Our condolences to George Sehon and his large family on the death of his mother, Mary, who passed away Dec. 12, on George’s birthday. Funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 16, with burial at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches. Mary gave much of herself for the good of others.

May she rest in peace.*****Condolences to Chief Deputy John Tarver and his family on the loss of his mother Marie Tarver, age 82, who passed away Dec. 10.*****We also were sorry to learn of the death of Larry Stringer, 80, who died Dec. 10. He was a great guy and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our deepest sympathies to Judge James Stringer and his family.*****We were glad to hear that Court-at-Law judge Troy Johnson ended up without an opponent. Judge Johnson has earned a second term. He cleared a clogged docket and earned the praise of most Orange County bar members. We hope to see Troy around a little more in the next term.*****We got a nice visit from longtime friend Lyle Overman. He suffered a stroke sometime back but has come a long way in regaining his physical abilities and speech. Unfortunately, the lifetime entertainer has lost his ability to play the piano and sing. He has entertained many over the years and was considered the best. Lyle was H.D. Pate’s favorite entertainer.*****Speaking of Pate, Henry Aimsworth, longtime union man, brought me a picture of Pate and his daughter Penny, then about 12 years old, meeting presidential candidate Michael Dukakis at Jefferson County airport. Pate and Henry both were “Yellow Dog Democrat.”*****A few of our friends celebrating in the next few days. Mayor Brown Claybar celebrates a birthday on Dec. 18.***Longtime friend Gina Cessac has a birthday Dec . 19.*** A great guy, Drainage District board member, longtime union leader Kenny Pigg celebrates another birthday Dec. 20.***A guy we’ve known since he was a young lawyer, the boy from Sanderson, in West Texas, retired district judge Buddie Hahn celebrates a birthday on Dec. 21. Two days later, on Dec. 23, he and Carol mark their 53rd wedding anniversary.***On Dec. 22, Dan and Manon Mohon celebrate their 57th anniversary. They are the mayor and first lady of Pinehurst.***Our buddy, a boy I remember in short pants, Buzzy and Dayle’s first born, Chris Gunn, celebrates a birthday Dec. 23. His claim to fame is that he’s married to pretty Cindy. Also happy birthday on Dec. 23 to Sue Cowling.***Al’s other half, Helen DeRoche, celebrates Dec. 24 and best wishes to Billy Moore and Mikey Dillon who have birthdays on Dec. 24.*****Houston Astros Gerrit Cole became a New York Yankee pitcher for a $324 million, nine-year con-

Over my lifetime we have come from a pair of mules pulling a load of sugar cane, four party phone link and electric lights to the internet and Smart phones. Who could have imagined that? The changes I’ve witnessed would take this entire column to cover so let’s just take a peek at just the last decade. Ten years is a long time for most every industry and in consumer tech it might as well be a lifetime. At the turn of the decade, 2010, Alexia was just another female name, self-driving cars were just a pipe dream, the IPad hadn’t launched yet or the photo sharing phenomenon Instagram, Folks being consumed by Facebook was yet to come. When Steve Jobs unveiled the IPad in January, 2010, it was considered the most famous tablet, second only to Moss’s tablets. It was always unrealistic to expect tablets to fully replace laptops that through the decade had been made possible by speedy advances in wireless bandwidth. Digital downloads gave way to streaming.

Most of the products since 2010 have been labeled “Smart,” Smart thermostats, Smart refrigerators, Smart watches, Smart TV’s and Smart speakers such as Amazon Echo and Google Home. A big thing for consumers this past decade are the voice based personal assistants that live in Smart speakers in our phones, cars and even in our bathrooms. The Google assistant and Seri were not yet a thing 10 years ago. Consumer tech has come a far way in a short span. Now we can ask Alexa to flush the toilet. In just a few weeks we will embark on a new decade with changes coming so rapidly that it will blow our minds if it comes all at once. By the end of the new decade, in 2020, today’s progress will be old hat, just like the pair of mules is today.

I won’t be here with you when that New Year’s Eve rolls around in 2029 and a new dawn, in a new decade, reveals things not yet thought of. Meanwhile, I hope to have finally mastered this old Smart phone that has been dumped for the newer Smart phone. As a boy I’ve drawn water from a pump well and read by the light of a coal-oil lamp.

A sad iron pressed our clothes which had been washed on a scrub board. We shaved with a straight razor, kept sharp on a razor strap that doubled as a spanking tool for Mom to mostly threaten with. Yes, technology has followed me all these years and I’m not done yet.*****I’ve gotta go. Take care and a special blessing to all.

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Cardinal Christmas And A Happy New Year

Bridge City Elementary School BCE students dress like their heroes on Hello Week

Hello Week had a Hero’s Day this year where our students dressed as some of their heroes.

Here we have some students with their local public servants who are our heroes also.

Gratitude For Tree Planting

BCE Fantastic Fall Festival 2019

Thanks to our families that came out to help plant trees Saturday, December 14, 2019. Students and families from BCE and BCI did an amazing job, and got to learn all about planting and caring for trees. It was a great turnout!

Students had a fantastic Fall Festival this year sponsored by our phenomenal PTO! The children enjoyed jumping in inflatables, eating popcorn, and participating in games and lots of fun activities that day.

40 New Trees Adorn BCE & BCI Campuses

Bridge City Elementary Kindergartners Hunt Bears BCE kindergartners enjoyed a bear hunt the first week of school. Mrs. Toups was caught here in a picture telling the students she had seen the bears running down the hall before they arrived. The students learned the location of various places in our school building while hunting for their bears. Such fun while learning!

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Students and their families work together to plant 40 new trees on the campuses of Bridge City Elementary School and the Bridge City Intermediate School campuses Saturday, December 14, 2019.

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Deaths and Memorials Mary Verdine Sehon, 87, Beauxart Gardens

The Tony Award®-winning Broadway revival of The Color Purple will play at Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts in Orange, Texas on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Tickets start at $55 and are available at lutcher.org. Group rates are available by calling the Lutcher Box Office at 409-886-5535.

Lutcher Theater presents award-winning ‘Color Purple’ e Tony Award®-winning Broadway revival of e Color Purple will play at Lutcher eater for the Performing Arts in Orange, Texas on ursday, January 2, 2020. Tickets start at $55 and are available at lutcher.org. Group rates are available by calling the Lutcher Box Office at 409-8865535.

Based on the Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the Warner Bros. / Amblin Entertainment motion picture, e Color Purple is adapted for the stage by Tony- and Pulitzer-winner Marsha Norman with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. e Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (e Hollywood Reporter), this

2020 Lutcher Theater Events

Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.: Farewell Angelina March 8, 3 p.m.: An American In Paris March 19, 7 p.m.: Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

joyous American classic about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly re-conceived production that is a glory to behold.” (New York Times) e revival of e Color Purple opened to great acclaim in summer 2013 at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, followed by a Broadway bow on November 10, 2015 at the Bernard B. Jacobs eatre. e Color Purple went on to win two 2016 Tony Awards®, including Best Revival of a Musical, two Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, the 2017 Grammy Award® for Best Musical eater Album and a Daytime Emmy®.

March 30, 7:30 p.m.: Fiddler on the Roof April 5, 7 p.m.: Viva Momix April 30, 7:30 p.m.: Rent

Mary Verdine Sehon, 87, of Beaumont, died ursday, December 12, 2019, at Christus Hospital – St. Elizabeth Beaumont. She was born January 28, 1932, in Church Point, Louisiana, to Emeline Babineaux Miller and Joseph Miller.

Mary served many years as a representative of the local Al-Anon. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, and doing puzzles. She also loved to travel and to pick wildflowers. Most of all, she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Glenda Sellers and her husband, Pete, of Silsbee; Pamela Chapman and her husband, Butch, of Beauxart Gardens; George R. Sehon, Jr. and his wife, Janelle, of Bridge City; Michael Sehon, of Beauxart Gardens; and Paul J. Sehon and his wife, Debbie, of Spring; grandchildren, Jimmie Choate; Michael Choate and his wife, Michelle; Shane Chapman and his wife, Raeann; Jason Chapman and his wife, Brandi; Jennifer Byrd and her husband, Jesse; Dawn Exline and her husband, Joshua; Christine McGill and her husband, Scott; Meaghan Sehon; Weston Sehon; Stephanie Hurst and her husband, Alex; Angel Sehon; and T-Ray Sehon; seventeen great-grandchildren; brothers, LeRoy Miller and

Iris Jean Fontenot, 81, Orange Iris Jean Fontenot, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas.

A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, at Hartburg Baptist Church in Hartburg.

Born in Orange, Texas, on July 6, 1938, she was the daughter of Millard Lavine and Beatrice (Smith) Lavine. Iris graduated from Deweyville High School where she played on the basketball team. She enjoyed spending time traveling, gardening flowers, and crocheting. She was a big fan of John Wayne and liked to attend and watch football games. Her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren who knew her as “Mammaw” were her pride and joy in life. Iris loved her family dearly and her memory will live on in those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Beatrice Lavine; grandson, Beau Andrus; and her son-in-law, Mike Andrus.

Iris is survived by her loving husband of 60 years,

Jimmy “Dean” Cormier,77, Bridge City, Jimmy "Dean" Cormier, age 77, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. Jimmy was born on January 18, 1942 in Rayne, Louisiana.

Dean grew up on a farm in Rayne picking cotton and corn. After meeting his bride, Margaret, they moved to Bridge City to raise their sons. Dean worked at Gulf Maritime Warehouse in Port Arthur as the Warehouse Foreman for over thirtysix years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling as a pastime. Dean was always available and willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Odelion and Rena Cormier, a brother, Joseph Cormier, and four sisters, Beatrice Cormier, Martha Cormier, Nerline Cormier, and Lee Cormier Taquino. ose left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret Meche Cormier, five sons, Jimmy Cormier, Jr., Philip Mark Cormier, Paul Wayne Cormier and wife, Donna, Michael Wade Cormier, and Warren Odelion Cormier all of Bridge City, Texas; 2 grandsons, Ryan Blake Cormier and Gavin Paul Cormier; a great-granddaughter, Luna Bliss Cormier; a brother, Horace Cormier and wife, Marie of Bridge City; three brothers-in-law, Jeffery Meche and wife, Donna,

Virginia “Jenny” Cox, 91, Bridge City Virginia Cox, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2019 at Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange, Texas.

A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was her son-in-law, Reverend Keith Duplechin. Burial followed the service at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas.

Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Clayton, on July 13, 1928, she was the daughter of Albert Sydney Dry and Ludie Dry. Virginia was a hardworking and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time outdoors tending her garden, working jigsaw puzzles, and could do just about anything she put her mind to.

She was preceded in death by her parents; as well as her brothers, Henry Dry, Sydney Dry, and Albert Dry, Jr.; and her sisters, Fannie Marie Bris-

his wife, JoAnne, of Katy; Louis O’Neal Miller, of Round Rock; and Nathan G. Miller, of LaBelle; sister-inlaw, Emma Lou Sehon, of Nederland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Emeline and Joseph Miller; husband, MARY VERDINE George Rayford Sehon, SEHON Sr.; sister, Lena Mae Lancaster; brothers, Joe Miller; Jaro Burley Miller; Elroy Miller; and J.C. Miller.

A gathering of Mrs. Sehon’s family and friends was held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 16, at Broussard’s, with her interment followed at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local AA or Al-Anon organization.

Joseph Fontenot; daughters, Claudia Andrus, of Hartburg and Kim Jackson and husband John, of Wing, AL; grandchildren, Jason Chambers, Dusty Andrus, and MJ Andrus and wife Tammy; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Andrus and Destiny Andrus; siblings, Gay Storms, Sandra Moore, IRIS JEAN Wayne Lavine, Kathy FONTENOT Killen, and LaDonna Archer; along with numerous other loving family and friends.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Mrs. Fontenot’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Pinehurst Nursing Home for all of their wonderful care and compassion. omas Meche and wife, Renee, and Forrest Meche and wife, Ellen all of Welsh; six sisters-in-law, Lillian Miller and husband, Glenn of Lake Charles, Katherine ibodeaux of Lake Charles, Wanda Gaspard and husband, Terry of Lake Arthur, Bernadette Meyer and husband, JIMMY ‘DEAN’ Darrell of Roanoke, CORMIER Phyllis Johnson and husband, Bobby, and Paula Quibodeaux and husband, Emory "Bubba" both of Welsh; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held from 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 with a Rosary held at 6 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Chapel in Welsh, Louisiana. Visitation was at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday until time of service. Funeral services was held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday with Rev. Alan Trouille officiating. Burial was followed in Bon Pasteur Cemetery in Welsh.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonwelsh.com for the Cormier family. ter, and Patricia Ann Dunahoe.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Millard (Billy) Cox; children, Rodney Cox and wife Diana of Port Arthur, Texas, Karen Duplechin and husband Keith of Lufkin, Texas; five grandchildren, Carly Palumbo and husband VIRGINIA ‘JENNY’ Troy, Christopher Cox, COX Kevin Duplechin and wife Erin, Kody Duplechin and wife Carlie, and Kegan Duplechin and wife Jessica; and five great-grandchildren, Josey, Corabelle, and Lucy Duplechin as well as Luke and Liv Duplechin. e family would like to thank the staff of Golden Years Assisted Living and Best Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care.

Bridge City Chamber seeking Business, Citizen of the Year The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through January 8, 2020. Nominations can be dropped off or mailed to the Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Nominating Committee. A mail slot is available on the front door of the Chamber after hours.

Criteria for the Business of the Year -The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the business’ volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the community, and describe how the nominee displayed exemplary: • Staying power • Growth in number of em-

ployees • Increase in sales and/or unit volume • Current and past financial reports • Innovativeness of product or service offered • Response to adversity • Evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community oriented projects Include specific projects or committees on which the business was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, or other activities.

Criteria for the Citizen of the Year - The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the individual’s volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the community, and describe how the nominee displayed exemplary:

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• Commitment • Support Skills • Leadership • Outreach to Other Citizens • Desire to Make a Positive Impact in the Community Include specific projects or committees on which the volunteer was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, or other activities.

The Business of the Year & Citizen of the Year awards will be given to a deserving business and citizen in recognition of their outstanding contributions directly to the City of Bridge City/Orangefield Area during the past year(s). The award recipients will be honored at the 60th Annual Chamber Banquet to be held February 3, 2020.

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Golden K Kiwanis to hold Holiday Breakfast e first Annual Holiday Breakfast for members and friends of Golden K Kiwanis will be held Wednesday, December 18, at 9:30 a.m. at Ten West Restaurant off the I-10 feeder road, formerly the location of Gary's Cafe in Orange. ere will be no program, but it is simply a gathering of the club to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Breakfast is Dutch Treat. e Golden K Kiwanis Club, for those age 50 and above, meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Orange Salvation Army Main Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange 77630, across the street from a Shell service station, except for holidays on Wednesdays. ere will be no meetings on Wednesday, December25, nor on Wednesday, January 1. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, January 8, with Diane Grooters continuing Part 2 of her recent trip to Eastern Europe. Grooters is a retired English teacher from Bridge City High and both West Orange-Stark Middle and High Schools. For further Golden K information, email: annieoakley1116@gmail.com.

First Methodist to host Christmas Night Out Child care and gift wrapping available for a good cause. Have a night out on us. e goal of this event is to help our community through the hectic holiday season. On December 18, from 5-

8pm the community is invited to bring in presents for the youth group to wrap or Christmas cards that need to be addressed. We will also provide the church facility to provide a night of childcare so parents can Christmas shop that night. Register your child online here: https://tinyurl.com/childcaregiftwrapping Both services will be in the Family Life Center located at the corner of 5th Street and Elm Street.

Cost: All donations All donations from this will go to our Angels and Elves shopping trip in which we bless our community by buying gifts for less fortunate families in our city.

Countryland Properties Light competition Countryland Properties is sponsoring a community wide Christmas Lights competition. If you and your family decorate the exterior of your home in Christmas Lights, you are eligible to join the Fight.

To enter, go to: www.countrylandtx.com/lightfight and fill out the submission form to register your home for the competition. You will then be added to our Light Fight map and will receive a yard sign with instructions on how to vote for your home. We highly recommend that you light up this sign so it can be read at night. As families are driving around looking at Christmas lights,

they can pull up Countryland's Light Fight map on their mobile device to see where all the homes they can vote for are located. All the votes will be tallied and the winner will be presented a trophy on December 21st along with $250 donated in the winners names to a local charity (list will be provided of the local charities).

Orange County Beekeepers Group Meetings

Orange County Beekeeping Group

e Orange County Beekeepers Group meets the first Tuesday of each month 6 pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange.

Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome to attend our meeting. We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. is group works with the Orange County Ag Agent to expand beekeeping opportunity in Orange. We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. Officers of the Orange County Apiary Committee are normally in attendance to answer questions and assist Orange County residents. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact the Orange County Agrilife office 409-882-7010, Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 Texas Master Beekeeper, Christie Ray 409-550-9195 owner of QueenBee Supply in Orange or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356, owner of Muldrow Bee Farm.

e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. e group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public. For information or assistance with honeybee removals, please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356.

Dementia Care Givers' Support Group

e 2019 Adopt a Beach calendars have arrived in Orange from Commissioner George P. Bush of the Texas General Land Office. e Grand Prize Winner, whose artwork is shown on the cover, was Grace Wimberley, a student at St. Mary Catholic School. Also winning a spot on the calendar was Dalton Hogan, another student from St. Mary Catholic School.

3,900 students across Texas entered the Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest, and both Miss Wimberley and Mr. Hogan’s artwork were among the top 40 chosen to appear in the calendar. ese calendars will be distributed to schools throughout the state of Texas in January. Grace and Dalton’s compositions were also exhibited in the South Central Gallery at the state

capital. ey both received certificates of congratulations delivered to St. Mary School with the Texas State Seal from Senator Larry Taylor who sponsored the exhibit.

Grace and her art teacher, Cindy Claybar, each received a prestigious prize package that included two round trip coach tickets from United Airlines to any destination the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and Central America, as well as a 7 night Caribbean cruise from Royal Caribbean. ey also won a class part at Schlitterbahn Water Park in New Braunfels.

Dalton received a ticket to the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, a ticket to the Texas State Aquarium, two tickets to the Houston Zoo, and two all day passes to Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

Pinnacle Music Academy

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be holding a Candlelight Worship Service with Holy Communion on Tuesday, December 24. e service will start at 5:45 pm. e church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

Come and enjoy a joyous celebration of our Lord's birth!

Good Shepherd Christmas Eve service

Community Christian School has rescheduled their Golf Tournament at Sunset Grove Country Club to April 4th. e tourney will cost $100 per player / $350 foursome and the deadline to enter is Nov. 9th. ere will be a $50 Ball Drop, $25 Strokes, $1200 Grand Prize, a Hole in One for hole #14 sponsored by Sabine River Ford with a new truck the prize with other prizes as well.

Please call 409-883-4531 or email karad@ccorange.org for registration details.

Adopt-A-Beach Calendars arrive in Orange from Texas Land Office

proceeds help fund our music programs at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Please come and see us at 985 W. Roundbunch Road, next to Happy Donuts.

Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this opportunity to learn an instrument in the local area. For more information, call 409-2413920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.

Community Christian School Golf Tourney

Pictured, from left, are Dalton Hogan, Cindy Claybar and Grace Wimberley. Hogan and Wimberley have artwork appearing in the 2020 Adopt-a-Beach calendars published by the Texas General Land Office.

e Dementia Care Givers' Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and Second ursday of every month at 6:30 p.m..

Seek & Find Resale Store e Seek & Find Resale Shop is open on ursdays from Noon to 6:00 pm, Fridays from 12 noon to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are selling all types of used items clothes, toys, books, household items,etc. Our

AA/NA Meeting every Wednesday Pathway to Freedom is an Open Discussion Fellowship of men and women who have been affected either directly or indirectly by the use of any mood altering chemical or codependent behavior. We believe that as we look to a loving God for help, and put into practice those principles for living which He has given in His Word, we shall find both the strength and freedom we need to live productive and happy lives. We believe that our "higher power" is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

While we do believe that Jesus is the Christ, the resurrected and living Son of God, the meeting holds no view concerning denominational preference or beliefs.

Join us at Cove Baptist Church located at 1005 Dupont Drive in West Orange each Wednesday at 7pm for Pathway to Freedom. For more Information call 409-883-4155 between 9 AM and 4 PM. You can leave a message, if no answer and we will call you back.

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX 77632. Call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info.

Calls are kept Confidential.

Bridge City Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-7499036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 163rd District Court Judge

Rex Peveto casts hat into election My name is Rex Peveto. I am running in the Republican Primary on March 3, 2020 for Judge of the 163rd District Court of Orange County. My family has called Orange County home for generations and has always tried to serve whenever there was a need. My grandfather, Horace Peveto, was president of the Board of Education for the McLewis school. My father, Wayne Peveto, served as Orange County State Representative for over a decade. My father-in-law, Joe Ben Welch, helped establish and was the first president of what is now Lamar State College Orange. My uncle, Clifton Rankin, served as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. My wife, Robin, has taught the Nurses Aid program at Bridge City High School for the last 16 years. From the time I was young, my family has taught me the value of service and the importance of giving back to the community. I strove to incorporate that lesson in my life and to pass that lesson on to my children.

In 1987, I graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. I then attended Lamar University where I graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a minor in Economics.

After graduating from Lamar University, I married my high school sweetheart, Robin Welch.

Robin had also graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. We moved to Houston where Robin helped put me through law school by working as a Registered Nurse at the Texas Chil-

Rex Peveto dren’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. Immediately upon my graduation from South Texas College of Law, we moved back home to Orange County, a place that we both loved and where we wanted to live and work and start our own family. Robin and I have three sons, 1) Taylor (24), a senior at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy; 2) Justice (21), a senior, majoring in Biology and a Pre-Dental School student at Lamar University, Beaumont; and 3) Eli (19), a freshman Computer Science major at Lamar University, Beaumont.

Over the course of my 25 year career practicing law, I have been the lead counsel in every type of case that will come before a State District Judge. I primarily represented individuals and small businesses, but I have also been retained by corporations and municipalities. I tried civil and criminal cases from both sides of the docket, as plaintiff attorney and as defense attorney. In addition, I've handled family law, products liability

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cases, probates, wills, real estate and real property law, adoptions, and resolved various other legal matters for my clients. I believe my diverse legal background and experience make me the most qualified candidate for Judge of the 163rd District Court.

I've served as a President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Orange County Bar Association and was honored to receive the prestigious nomination to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum due to my experience and success in trying cases to jury verdicts. I've also been a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and more importantly have received strong support in my campaign from local lawyers in Orange County, my friends in law enforcement, and my friends in the educational community.

As I began my introduction, service has always been important to me. When the children were young, our LC-M community did not have a Little Dribblers program, and I was asked to lead the effort to begin one.

I'm proud to say the LC-M Little Dribblers program is still going strong today. For over 20 years in my life, I have served as a Sunday School teacher in my church. I proudly served on the LC- M School Board for 9 years, during which time I filled various offices, including that of President, Vice President, and Secretary. I would be honored to continue to serve Orange County as your next Judge for the 163rd District Court. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or visit my Facebook page: www.facebook.com\electrexpeveto online at www.electrexpeveto.com.

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Christmas shopping for a fisherman

CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FISHING WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

Seventeen year old Dalby Perrin and a friend were obviously somewhat mesmerized by the wall of rods in front of them when I first noticed them in an Academy store last week. As a matter of fact, they weren’t even into the time tested bending and shaking stage when I initially saw them. “at’s Dickie Colburn ... he’s a fishing guide so let’s ask him,” said Dalby’s friend when he noticed me digging through Corkies a short distance away. “Naw,” replied Darby, “he’s a saltwater guide so he doesn’t know anything about bass fishing.”

“Are you in the process of trying to pick out a Christmas present for yourself or someone else,” I asked. “I am trying to decide on the best rod for me,” replied the youngster without even looking my way. “My Aunt told me to pick out any rod I wanted, but one rod doesn’t do everything for bass fishing.”

Having agreed with his assessment, I asked if his present was a one rod deal or a designated amount of money. It turned out that it was a very generous check that would easily cover any rod I would

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buy two or pos ” I offered, “You can sibly even three quality rods and cover all of your bases. Almost every rod company represented on this wall offers a selection of rods that any bass fishermen would be pleased to own.”

“My Uncle is a trophy trout fisherman and he said that you can’t get a really good rod for under $300, that’s why my Aunt Tee gave me so much.” “at isn’t altogether accurate,” I replied, “but unlike bass fishermen, trout enthusiasts do tend to spend a lot of money on a single rod. ey need a rod that will do one or two things really well rather than an arsenal of rods designed to handle far more tasks.”

“You would be lucky to even find a rod that would satisfy a discriminating trout fishermen in the entire store,” I pointed out. “Smaller Rod builders like Laguna, Sarge, and Waterloo, just to name a few, specialize in designing quality trout rods that meet very specific needs and the cost usually reflects that factor.”

Major companies like Diawa, Falcon, Castaway and Shimano not only offer more reasonably priced rods that will work equally well for trout fishermen, but a complete line of bass sticks as well. e bottom line is that your tackle dollar will go a little further without sacrificing most of the advantages of the more expensive rod!

Having bought into my perspective, we even got around to the fact that I had bass fished even longer than I have trout fished and guided on Toledo Bend for 25 years. I instantly became a more credible resource and that was all it took for Darby to decide on two new rods that would cover everything

That super clear water that happens during the winter months magnifies the need for a stealthy approach, pinpoint casts, and subtle lure presentations.

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a stealthy approach, pinpoint casts, and subtle lure presentations.

One cannot go barging across a gin clear flat like an overweight water buffalo on a unicycle and hope to achieve the desired result. Quiet and slow is the name of the game when chasing fish in this kind of water where even the most subtle movement could spook a fish that may change your fishing life.

The clear stuff demands a different tactic but it also pays out big rewards when done properly.

I can remember the first time I really fished ultra clear winter time water on Sabine Lake like it was just yesterday.

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had my eyes opened to just exactly how clear the water could get and I was truly amazed.

My clients and I had worked our way south down the lake chasing schools of unmolested gulls as the crowds were no where to be found.

One of those fantastic days on the water where the entire lake belonged to just us and nobody else.

About 10 o’clock the tide had just about stopped and the fish turned off for the time being so we decided to make a little run to an area that held some structure and hopefully some fish.

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be so clear.

We settled in to a stretch of water that was anywhere from 6 to 8 feet deep and began probing the area with soft plastics.

One of my clients had a small back lash that required my attention so I put my rod on the deck and took care of the problem before making another cast.

As I worked on the backlash I happened to catch a glimpse of some color in the water and initially paid it no mind.

While handing the rod back to the rightful owner I noticed the color again and this time decided to investigate.

What I had been seeing were small patches of shell on the bottom in 7 feet of water, I couldn’t believe it. I took my rod and dropped the jig beside the boat and watched as the soft plastic came to rest on the bottom as clear as it could be.

After winding up the slack I picked up the jig to judge the depth by how much line was still out and sure enough it was a good 7 feet.

That type of visibility is almost unheard of in Sabine Lake and only happens a few times a year so I was more than shocked to see it first hand. The amount of knowledge I gained on that trip by being able to see first hand what the shell looked like and where it was located was invaluable, especially when the normal visibility returned.

My clients and I spent the rest of the trip casting jigs to the previously unknown structure and had a marvelous afternoon picking up trout and redfish that we may never had found otherwise.

Fast forward several years ahead, same time of year, same type of water and nearly identical results.

My good friend Johnny Cormier and I were prowling around on Lake Calcasieu during a January day in search of a big fish and the species didn’t really matter.

We stopped a couple hundred yards from an area where we knew some fish had been hanging around were preparing to make a wade when we started seeing fish laying right next to these scattered shell piles.

From Page 1B From our vantage point of the front deck we could see so much better in the water that we decided to forego the wade in favor of a little sight fishing.

The majority of the fish we were seeing were upper end slot limit redfish and they were not bothered by our presence at all as they rooted around in search of a meal. It was absolute chaos for quite sometime as we just made long drifts and picked off these fish one by one on a variety of baits.

The opportunity to watch these fish and how they reacted to our presentations was eye opening and something very few anglers get the opportunity to witness. One thing we saw was how important the little things were in the clear water. For instance we compared using fluorocarbon leader to not using any at all and it was hands down better fishing with the clear leader material.

Another thing that seemed to fit in line with conventional thinking was using a smaller bait.

We continuously changed plugs to see how they would work under those conditions and the smaller offerings won the battle.

This is very similar to how we attack the same clear water in the summer, a Jr Spook or Spittin Image will often out fish a Super Spook or similar sized plug in that environment. The biggest difference here was being able to actually see the fish and how they reacted, it was incredible.

The winter months are not exactly what you would think of when the subject of clear water comes to mind but trust me when I tell you it’s a mighty good time to check it out.

For some reason the water seems to settle out quicker in the winter and the big fronts that empty the bay will help wash away most muddy runoff and usher in clean clear water in its place.

The potential to see things you never saw and catch fish in a way that was previously unthinkable is all you need to know to get yourself out there and see it for yourself. It’s well worth the time and effort to witness one of the coolest things you will see on the water or in the water.

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‘Passport to Texas’ radio series now ‘Under Texas Sky’ podcast Staff Report For e Record AUSTIN— After 26 years of stories covering Texas’ wild things and wild places, the Passport to Texas radio program is coming to an end as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department transitions to its new Under the Texas Sky Podcast. e podcast features long-format audio adventures that cover topics such as the restoration of paddlefish at Caddo Lake to pollinators and native plants, and everything in between. e latest episode is an interview with wildlife artist Clemente Guzman, who illustrated the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine for 29 years. He talks about his wild work and his journey telling the stories of nature through art.

Under the Texas Sky is produced and hosted by Cecilia Nasti, longtime voice of the Passport to Texas radio program. She presents the great outdoors to listeners through the experiences of everyday people as well as experts inside and out-

side of TPWD. e podcast is not just about Texas Parks and Wildlife Department programs and projects, but about the people who benefit from the work the agency does to keep Texas vibrant.

For 26 years, Passport to Texas covered all things parks and wildlife in Texas, from travel to history, from traditional hunting and fishing to mountain biking and birding. e 90-second, weekday series aired on about 100 radio stations across the state. e series audio engineer has been Joel Block, president of e Block House Studios in Austin, which specializes in spoken word projects and numerous other statewide and national projects. Block now helps produce and engineer Under the Texas Sky. Listeners can stream or download the podcast at underthetexassky.org, or find it on major podcast platforms.

Archived episodes of the Passport to Texas radio show can be found online at https://passporttotexas.org/.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP), which includes establishing fees for participation in the MLDP and clarifying existing program provisions.

TPWD seeks public comment on changing deer programs Staff Report For e Record AUSTIN – e Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP), which includes establishing fees for participation in the MLDP and clarifying existing program provisions.

“The MLDP is an extremely popular program that provides landowners and land managers with additional flexibility to manage deer populations, improve habitats, and provide greater hunting opportunities,” said Alan Cain, TPWD white-tailed deer program leader. “Increased participation in the MLDP has made it challenging for wildlife staff to administer the program and provide technical guidance to participants. In response, the Texas Legislature earlier this year enacted Senate Bill 733, which authorizes the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to establish a fee for participation in the MLDP.” e proposed fee amendment would establish a $30 fee for each management unit within a property that is enrolled in the Harvest Option (HO), provided the property is not part of an aggregate acreage enrolled in the MLDP; a $30 fee for each aggregate acreage enrolled in the HO; a $300 fee for the first management unit of each

property enrolled in the Conservation Option (CO) plus a $30 fee for each additional management unit of a property enrolled in the CO; a $300 fee for each aggregate acreage enrolled in the CO; and a $30 fee for each management unit of a wildlife management association or cooperative enrolled in the CO. e fee amounts were selected by the department after soliciting and receiving input from department staff, stakeholder groups, and advisory committees regarding what would be a reasonable fee for participation in the MLDP considering the benefits received, the demands on department staff in administering the various options available to landowners under the MLDP, and which would not result in significant attrition from the MLDP by landowners. e proposed regulation changes are available for review in the Dec. 6 edition of the Texas Register. e public comment period is open through January 23, 2020, when the TPW Commission will meet to vote on adopting these changes.

Comments on the proposed changes may be submitted to Alan Cain by phone (830) 480-4038 or email alan.cain@tpwd.texas.gov. Comments also may be submitted via the department’s website athttps://www.tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/public_comment/ or in person during the TPW Commission meeting January 23, 2020 at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744.

Completing the coaching staff for the 2020 Lamar University baseball team, Will Davis added Hunter Doucet as the volunteer assistant coach

Lamar baseball’s Davis adds Doucet to coaching staff Completing the coaching staff for the 2020 Lamar University baseball team, Will Davis added Hunter Doucet as the volunteer assistant coach, as announced by the university on Tuesday.

Doucet comes to Lamar after four seasons as a student manager with the baseball team of the University of Mississippi, including one season as the head manager. Doucet was also the hitting coach for the Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders this past summer.

Doucet helped Ole Miss record a 164-88 record overall and a 64-53 mark in four seasons as a manager, including a school record 48 wins in 2018

when the Rebels won the SEC tournament. Ole Miss hosted an NCAA Regional three of the four season Doucet was in Oxford, Miss., and advanced to the Fayetteville Super Regional in 2019, falling just a game shy of the College World Series.

The Rebels had 26 MLB draft picks in that time.

As the hitting coach for Fond Du Lac, Doucet led his team to a .268 batting average with 30 home runs. He coached three Northwoods League All-Stars including Illinois's Kellen Sarver, Western Carolina's Andrew Bullock, and Iowa's Zeb Adreon. The Dock Spiders finished the year on a nine-game winning streak

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Before attending the University of Mississippi, Doucet graduated from Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School in Beaumont, Texas, in 2015. He was the team's ace his senior season with a 1.25 ERA and a 6-0 record. He had an opposing batting average of .177 and threw a no-hitter on senior night, and helped his team reach the state championship game after failing to qualify for the playoffs the previous eight seasons.

Doucet graduated from Ole Miss in December 2019 with a bachelor's in marketing.

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Royal named BC Employee of December e Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized an outstanding Employee of the Month for December, Cheryl Royal from Bridge City High School, for serving the campus in a number of ways.

Royal has been working at Bridge City ISD for 20 years beginning as a U.S. History teacher and currently serving as the Student Activities Director, Student Council Advisor, and teacher of the leadership class.

One may observe her setting up a Christmas wonderland or Easter egg hunt, attending various sports or fine arts events, playing games with her leadership class, and planning the Homecoming senior picnic that included fun-filled games. e list is endless and envelops the essential qualities of memory making. Not only does Cheryl Royal plan and enact various activities for the students and faculty but also for the entire working body of the high school.

Royal has influenced more students and teachers during her tenure.

Her positive influence will

Colburn from flipping and pitching to effectively cranking on a jerk bait.

Before parting ways, I lauded his Aunt for her generous cash gift in lieu of trying to decide on which rod to select for her favorite nephew and Darby whole heartedly agreed. “You are usually considered to be the “favorite” nephew when you are the only nephew,” he replied.

“I’ve got two new rods now,” beamed the youngster, “and enough money left over to buy a spool of braided line. I saw them one more time that morning while climbing in their truck and wished both a Merry Christmas.

Before climbing in the truck, Darby shook my hand and thanked me for the help while

Cheryl Royal, center, is joined by Bridge City High School administrators as well as representatives of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce after being named the Chamber’s Employee of the Month for December. carry over for many years to come because the students she taught and the faculty she mentored will forever mention her name and tell stories of her wit,

knowledge, and love.

Cheryl, you are loved, you are treasured, and you are golden to BCHS! ank You for your guidance to our students and

staff, and thank you for your continuous energy in maintaining caring relationships throughout the school community.

Ousley named OF Employee of December e Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized this outstanding Employee of the Month for December Brian Ousley from Orangefield ISD for serving the campus in a number of ways.

Mr. Brian Ousley is truly a servant leader.

As Director of Support Services, Mr. Ousley is responsible for all district transportation, maintenance, facilities and food service.

He is most often the person behind the scenes making things happen for the school district.

He also coordinates the district safety plan and emergency operations plan.

Most mornings and afternoons, you will find him behind the wheel driving a school bus because of a shortage of bus drivers.

He never complains and he always has a positive attitude.

When he is not driving a bus, you will find him welcoming kids to school on the different OISD campuses.

He enjoys serving the district and our students while wearing

Brian Ousley, center, is joined by Orangefield High School administrators as well as representatives of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce after being named the Chamber’s Employee of the Month for December. so many different “hats.”

He is always on call when there is an issue with the buildings and is the first one on the scene to help diagnose and fix a problem. He is respected amongst his team, the district

staff and our students.

Brian Ousley is a 1986 graduate of Orangefield High School and has served our district for 28 years. He began his career at Orangefield as a coach and teacher and has also served as

assistant principal and campus principal prior to his current role of Director of Support Services.

We are honored to recognize Mr. Brian Ousley, congratulations Mr. Ousley!

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Original Medicare also does not cover some costs that many seniors would like to cover, such as dental and vision care expenses.2,3 is is why so many retirees decide to buy Medigap policies or enroll in comprehensive Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans – they recognize the shortcomings of original Medicare. e downside of Part C plans is that you are restricted to the doctors in their networks. Original Medicare allows you to choose any doctor that accepts

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From Page 1B wishing me a Merry Christmas as well. “Now there is only one problem,” he said with a conniving smile, “I have to convince my Mom I now need two new reels rather than one!”

Unless you know exactly what you are looking for when trying to make a purchase for your special fisherman, there is no substitute for first checking out the more personal smaller tackle shops. eir only business is catering to fishermen and they are far more familiar with what works for a particular need and what doesn't.

You are going to make a fisherman happy either way, but it is even better when the new rod is just the right one!

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OES kindergarten students were excited to perform this year's Christmas play for all of the elementary students. Ms. Susan Bolich, Mrs. Annette Allen, and the Kindergarten Teachers, did an amazing job leading the students.

Smith named BC Student of December e Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had the honor of presenting a certificate for Student of the Month for Bridge City High School to Keagan Smith, son of Brad and Johnna Smith.

“Keagan has been an irreplaceable member of the Bridge City Band for seven years. He is a wonderful student, an outstanding student leader, and a gifted musician. He will leave a legacy for his younger peers to maintain, and his character is second to none. He has been a pleasure to know and work with over the years.” -Tami Goss, Director of Bands.

“Keagan is an outstanding student and a keen observer of life. I have enjoyed watching Keagan observe and analyze the current happenings in the world and his immediate surroundings. In combination with his already acquired knowledge, he reaches new understandings and applies this to novel situations. He makes impactful decisions that empowers him to meet new challenges. I have enjoyed watching Keagan grow and mature with new perspectives as he faces life’s challenges, and I am looking forward to watching Keagan continue to

Keagan Smith, center, is joined by Bridge City High School administrators as well as representatives of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce after being named the Chamber’s Employee of the Month for December. grow and mature as he begins new adventures outside BCHS.” Shannon King, History Teacher.

“Keagan Smith is absolutely one of my favorite students because his passion for learning radiates determination for excellence. He focuses on accuracy and details as well as perceives a holistic approach to

thinking. Being an extraordinary writer, Smith earned a 4 on the AP Language and Composition Exam, and his essay work exudes passion and eloquent syntax.” One might see Keagan playing the saxophone in symphonic band, competing in various UIL academic events, or generously offering his time to

help his peers. His gentlemanly qualities demonstrates a positive influence on others uncompromising his morals and integrity just as a knight in shining armor full of valor and honor. I am so proud of Keagan, and I am honored to teach him.

HUZZAH, SMITH!” -Cathy Riley, English Teacher.

Morrison is OF Student of December e Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had the honor of presenting a certificate for Student of the Month for Orangefield High School to Sarah Morrison.

“When I think of Sarah Morrison, I think of studious and strong willed. In my two years of teaching Sarah, I have witnessed someone determine to not just to better herself, but to try and truly understand the world around her. She is clever, as when she perceives a challenging problem in Physics, or understanding others and the environment. She has been a delight to teach, and I will miss her when she goes on to better things to tackle.” - Mr. Gaspard, AP Physics.

“Oh, where to begin? Sarah is a wonderful student. She cares so much about her schoolwork.

Not just the grade in class, she really cares about learning the material and the why behind it.

“I can always count on her to

How much do you know about the Christmas tree?

Christmas trees have been sold commercially in the United States since about 1850.

More than 1,000,000 acres of land have been planted with Christmas trees.

In 1979, the National Christmas Tree was not lighted except for the top ornament. is was done in honor of the American hostages in Iran.

77 million Christmas trees are planted each year.

Between 1887-1933 a fishing schooner called the Christmas Ship would tie up at the Clark Street bridge and sell spruce trees from Michigan to Chicagoans. e tallest living Christmas tree is believed to be the 122foot, 91-year-old Douglas fir in the town of Woodinville, Washington. e Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition began in 1933. Franklin Pierce, the 14th president, brought the Christmas tree tradition to the White House.

In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony now held every year on the White House lawn.

Since 1966, the National Christmas Tree Association has given a Christmas tree to the President and first family.

Most Christmas trees are cut weeks before they get to a retail outlet.

In 1912, the first community Christmas tree in the United States was erected in New York City.

Christmas trees generally take six to eight years to mature.

Sarah Morrison, center, is joined by Bridge City High School administrators as well as representatives of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce after being named the Chamber’s Employee of the Month for December. get me to think in a different joyed getting to know her and moral standards make her who way. I told her the other day, her look forward to see what she she is and she is not afraid to questions make me a better will completion in the future.” - stand out if it means she is teacher. She has been a joy to Mrs. Oregel, AP Calculus. standing for what is Right! teach the last two years. Sarah is “I am proud to know her per“Sarah is thoughtful, kindso sweet and caring. I have en- hearted and respectful. Her sonally.” -Nurse Scoggin.

Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska.

100,000 people are employed in the Christmas tree industry.

98 percent of all Christmas trees are grown on farms.

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On average, over 2,000 Christmas trees are planted per acre.

You should never burn your Christmas tree in the fireplace.

It can contribute to creosote buildup.

Other types of trees such as cherry and hawthorns were used as Christmas trees in the past. omas Edison’s assistants came up with the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees.

In 1963, the National Christmas Tree was not lit until December 22nd because of a national 30-day period of mourning following the assassination of President Kennedy.

Teddy Roosevelt banned the Christmas tree from the White House for environmental reasons.

In the first week, a tree in your home will consume as much as a quart of water per day.

Tinsel was once banned by the government. Tinsel contained lead at one time. Now it’s made of plastic.

In 1984, the National Christmas Tree was lit on December 13th with temperatures in the 70s, making it one of the warmest tree lightings in history.

34 to 36 million Christmas trees are produced each year and 95 percent are shipped or sold directly from Christmas tree farms.

California, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and North Carolina are the top Christmas tree producing states.

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Year wraps up with great entertainment

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Visit each specific venue on the Internet for information about ticket sales and locations and event details.

Dec. 20 Aaron Watson, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Dec. 21 Tracy Byrd, Jefferson eatre, Beaumont Michael Bolton, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Dec. 22 Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Toyota Center, Houston Dec. 26 Kevin Fowler, Honky Tonk Texas, Silsbee Dec. 27 Foghat, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

Jan. 4 Josh Turner, Delta Downs Event Center, Vinton, La. Gary Puckett and e Union Gap Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 10 Cody Jinks, Wade Bowen, Ford Park Arena, Beaumont George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 11 Rick Springfield, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Josh Abbott Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 23 Queensryche, Blues, Houston

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Jan. 24 Jonny Lang, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 25 Farewell Angelina, Lutcher eater, Orange

Quick Strawberry Cake

Last year, I attended a meeting for GOALS, Greater Orange Adult Literacy Services at the Orange home of Judy Williams, Secretary of GOALS. Always a gracious hostess, Williams placed a truly scrumptious dessert on a plate from Dorraine Babcock, Lamar State College-Orange adjunct instructor, who obtained the delightful dish from an AgriLife newsletter under the 4H heading. We do not want to publish a recipe without proper attribution. Now, here is the rich recipe!

In a hurry but really need a quick dessert? en, here you go . . .

Equipment needed:

Dec. 28 Salt N Pepa, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 3 Sammy Kershaw, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Country music star Kevin Fowlerwill appear in Silsbee at Honky Tonk Texas the day after Christmas.

Jan. 30 TobyMac, Ford Park Arena, Beaumont Jan. 31 Alter Bridge, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 1 Celine Dion, Toyota Center, Houston Feb. 9 Charlie Wilson, Ford Park, Beaumont Feb. 10 Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group, Jefferson eatre, Beaumont Feb. 14 Gordon Lightfoot, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 15 Foreigner, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 21 Clay Walker, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 26 Los Lobos, Jefferson eatre,

Beaumont (from 9/19/19) Tesla, House of Blues, Houston

March 28 Chicago, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

March 5 Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Dee Jay Silver, Cajundome, Lafayette, La.

April 24 e Monkees, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles

March 6 Boz Scaggs, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Eagles, Toyota Center, Houston March 7 Eagles, Toyota Center, Houston March 14 e Charlie Daniels Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. KISS, CajunDome, Lafayette, La.

April 25 Luke Combs, Toyota Center, Houston King’s X, Warehouse Live, Houston Kane Brown, CajunDome, Lafayette, La. May 1 Shinedown, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. June 20 e Black Crowes, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, e Woodlands June 30 Elton John, Toyota Center, Houston

March 21 Puddle of Mudd, Drowning Pool, Hinder, Sick Puppies, Trapt, Hed PE, Tantric, Warehouse Live, Houston

July 1 Elton John, Toyota Center, Houston

March 22 Geoff Tate, House of Blues, Houston

July 11 Daughtry, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

1 baking pan, size 9"x13", sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray Large bowl Large cooking spoon

Ingredients: 1-15 oz can pumpkin puree 1-12 oz can evaporated milk 4 eggs 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves 1 tsp salt 1 box yellow or white cake mix 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup melted butter

Equipment needed: 2 round cake pans w/parchment paper or Baker's Choice spray Large mixing bowl Hand electric mixer Large cooking spoon Small spoon for spreading jam Colander to wash & drain berries Knife for slicing strawberries Spreading knife for whippedtopping

Ingredients: 1 strawberry cake mix with ingredients listed on box Pint of fresh strawberries, sliced Small jar of strawberry preserves Large container of whipped topping

Directions:

Directions:

Make 2-layer strawberry cake according to package directions.

Allow to cool. Remove from pans.

Preheat oven to 360 degrees.

Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with non-stick vegetable spray. In large bowl, beat pumpkin and milk, eggs, sugar, and spices until well-combined. Pour into prepared baking pan. en, sprinkle top with cake mix. Sprinkle next with chopped pecans.

Pour the melted butter evenly over top of cake. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until top is slightly browned and custard is set.

Serve warm or cold. Store in fridge.

Place one layer upon cake plate.

Spread layer of strawberry preserves on the layer. Now, place sliced strawberries on top of jam. Place second layer on top of first layer. Cover entire cake, top and sides, with whipped topping. Put sliced strawberries on side of cake. en, to finish, place sliced strawberries on top of cake and make some type of pattern.

Done!

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Expectation: Advent teaches us to dwell in hope JACOB RIVETT Commonweal Magazine commonwealmagazine.org The first reading for the First Sunday of Advent this year was Isaiah 2:1–5. It speaks of waiting for “days to come” when the nations “shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks,” and they will not “train for war again.”

Like Isaiah, we await a baby in a crib, the birth of the Messiah.

And after that Messiah’s Ascension into heaven, Christians again wait for his final coming.

This is the richness and beauty of Advent: we’re both waiting for Christmas and preparing for the eschaton (from the Greek for “the end”). By the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the readings will have shifted to focus on the virgin birth (Isaiah 7:10–14) and the Nativity (Matthew 1:18–24).

But much of the Advent liturgy, including the Liturgy of the Hours, trains our minds and hearts on waiting for the fullness of Christ’s presence among his people at the end of time.

We aren’t terribly used to waiting any more, at least patiently. We are especially bad atexpectant waiting: waiting that is patient, intentional, and eager.

Advent is a time to renew this eagerness of waiting for the

coming of the Messiah.

Much of the waiting we do experience we think of in the negative—a lack of something that we want. We wait for a bus that isn’t here yet, an apology we think someone owes us. But these things may never materialize: the bus may have broken down, the apology might not be forthcoming. This negative waiting is essentially different from the expectant waiting of Advent, since the virtue of faith assures us that the long-awaited Messiah has already appeared and sent the Holy Spirit as “the pledge of our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:14). Even our waiting for Christ’s return is not a lack, for the “fullness of the one who fills all things in every way” (Ephesians 4:23) is already present in the mystery of Christ’s kingdom, the church. What we truly await is the final revealing, “in power and great glory,” of what is already present in mystery (CCC §671). This pregnant tension between “already” and “not yet” transforms negative waiting into expectant waiting, uncertainty into hope. Rather than the anxiety that too often springs from uncertainty, Advent calls us instead to “rejoice in hope” (Romans 12:12).

What are we to do in this time of Advent, then? What can make

our waiting eager and expectant? If we want guidance on waiting for the final fulfillment of our hope, we might turn to the church’s monastic tradition.

Monks train their attention, making their lives a sign that “the world and its enticements are passing away” (1 John 2:17).

The practices of monastic life train the monk (or anyone who adopts them) to “be attentive... until day dawns and the morning star rises in [their] hearts” (2 Peter 1:19).

The monks have one perennial suggestion for how to wait: to ruminate or “chew over” the words of the Scriptures. We do this to internalize them, to taste their full savor, and to enjoy the richness made from taking the Books of the Old Covenant alongside the New, from experiencing them as integral to one another. The monks never grew weary of tasting how rich the associations in the Scriptures were, and Advent is a feast for those with the patience to see the connections as the liturgy of this season unfolds.

In Advent, the Christian assembly takes on the words of the prophets awaiting a better world, the New Zion. We celebrate the Lord as shoot, bud, and root of Jesse; the great King who will save the Daughters of Jeru-

salem; dew on the fleece of Gideon; Shepherd of Israel; the Prophet of Deuteronomy; the Lamb of God from Exodus; Vinedresser; Prince of Peace. In the ancient O Antiphons that ramp up the final days of Advent, he is the Wisdom of God, the presence in the burning bush, Key of David, Radiant Dawn, Keystone, the Son of the Virgin called Emmanuel, and finally, on Christmas Eve, the Radiant Bridegroom coming from the bridal chamber.

What can patient rumination on all these associations bring us? In these scriptural resonances, one note is struck above all: accord. The fertile tension between “already” and “not yet” in which we live calls us to apprehend this accord with an attentive clarity of spiritual vision. In bringing together the Torah, Judges, the wisdom books, and the prophets with the gospels and the letters of the New Covenant, we discern in our expectant waiting the unity of God’s plan, stretching from before creation to the consummation of all things. With this in mind, we can resist the animosity, rancor, and discord of our world and instead attend to the Lord and his gifts of peace, harmony, and unity that can exist among precious diversity. “For in him all

the fullness was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace by the blood of his cross [through him], whether those on earth or those in heaven” (Colossians 1:19–20). Advent re-

minds us of this reconciliation and peace flowing from the divine fullness and the most holy sacrifice of the cross, precipitated by the Incarnation at Christmas and brought to its own fullness on the great Last Day.

Triangle Baptist Church 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Jon Brinlee, Pastor

Sunday:

Wednesday:

Sunday School for all ages - 9:15 am Morning Worship - 10:30 am Evening Worship - 6:00 pm Mid-Week Service - 6:00 pm Children & Youth Activities - 6:00 pm

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466

The Tabernacle “Full Gospel Church”

9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. Service - Traditional Worship in the Slade Chapel Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

3212 Concord Drive Orange Tx 77630 Pastor Carol Lee Sunday Worship 10AM Friday Bible Teaching 6PM

www.fumcorange.org

Pastor: Rev. Lani Rousseau Director of Music and Fine Arts: Caroline Dennis

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m.

Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Cove Baptist Church 1005 Dupont St. • Orange

Sunday: Life Groups 9:15 AM / Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening: 5 PM Wednesday Evening 6 PM / Wed. Youth Meeting 6 PM Charles Empey - Interim Pastor We Love You And God Loves You.

200 W. Roundbunch 735-3581 www.fbcbc.org

Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Youth & Children’s Activities Pastor: Keith Royal

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113 Sun: Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:00 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:00 p.m., Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

Colony Baptist Church

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

In His Steps

Not Your Average Church 2656B Mac Arthur Dr. • Orange • 409-221-2431 Saturday (Sabbath Day): 10:00 am Bible Class 11:00 am Worship / 6 pm Worship Tuesday: 7:00 pm Open Bible Study PASTOR: STEVE NEAL “We are here for lost souls, not noses and nickles.”

PASTOR SAM ROE Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm

Sunday Morning Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Praise Worship 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided) Wednesday SPICE 5:30 p.m. Includes meal, bible studies, children and youth activities. (Nursery provided).

Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Co-Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

Starlight

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366

611 N. 9th St. • Orange

Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

CORNERSTONE

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH

BAPTIST CHURCH

13353 FM 1130 • Orange

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546

3600 Nightingale • Orange • 409-883-4834 Sunday School: 9:45-10:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Sunday Disciple Training- 6 pm Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee 9:30 am Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm

2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

HOUSE FOR SALE Home for Sale, 4BR 2BA house in Wexford Park in Vidor with pool. For more details go to Luckystevenson@att.net or call 781-3724 qualified buyers only. $349,900.

FOR RENT For Rent at #15 Circle P, a 3 Bedroom, 2 bath w/ den & large living room.

Please call 409670-6166

LAND FOR SALE 29 Acres For Sale on FM 1442, 800’ Cow Bayou frontage, plus 2 acre pond. Nice location for beautiful home / ranch in Orangefield ISD. Call/Text Libby Mitchell @Regency Real Estate Professionals 409718-1933

TRUCK FOR SALE Truck for sale: 2010 Nissan Frontier SE $9995.00, $3000 less than blue book cost. Call for more info at 409-3131565 or 409-2384279.

HELP WANTED Local Established company is seeking a front office person.

Some computer experience is helpful since payroll processing, data entry and other office duties are included.

Please submit your resume to Penny Record PO Box 1008 Bridge City, TX 77611

SERVICES Free Scrap metal removal.

Do you have any old appliances? We will haul them away at no charge. Please call or you can text us at 409-330-1422.

American Legion Post 49 Hall Rentals Call for info @ 409-886-1241

NOW HIRING all

positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. The 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention at anytime, 24/7. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to someone whom can help you during a crisis.

The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange, meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m., please join us.

The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange. The second Wednesday morning of every month at 10:00 am and also on the second Thursday evening of every month at 6:30 pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Pathway To Freedom - AA/NA meeting every Wednesday at Cove Baptist Church 1005 Dupont Dr., Orange, TX at 7:00 PM. Call 409-883-4155 between 9 AM and 4 PM. Leave a message if no answer and we will call you back.

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

Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX 77632.

Call 4742171 or 988-2311 for more info. Calls are kept Confidential.

• WEDDINGS • ENGAGEMENTS • MEMORIALS • BIRTHDAYS • ANNOUNCEMENTS • CLASSIFIED ADS • GARAGE SALES

Bridge City AlAnon meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-7499036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

OR

SEWING

Costumes Hemming Jean Hems Stockings Alterations 409-238-1230

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle.

409-735-5305 409-886-7183 SALES OFFICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES MICHAEL COCKERHAM, Deceased, were issued on December 9, 2019, in Cause No. P18471, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: WEERANITTA COCKERHAM.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NORMAN DALE B L A C K M A N , Deceased, were issued on December 17, 2019, in Cause No. P18588, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ANNA CATHERINE BLACKMAN.

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.

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.

www.tdlr.texas.gov

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c/o:

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100 Dated the 9TH day of December, 2019.

James R. Dunaway James R. Dunaway Attorney for:

Weeranitta Cockerham

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100

Orange, TX 77631-0100 jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

Anna Catherine Blackman

c/o: Stephen C. Howard

Attorney at Law

903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 17th day of December, 2019.

Stephen Howard Stephen Howard Attorney for:

Anna Catherine Blackman

State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209

• Garage Sales • Birthdays • For Sale • Weddings • Rentals • Memorials • Services • Engagements CITATION BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Te s t a m e n t a r y for the Estate of MARIE JEANETTE BRAUS, Deceased, were issued on May 17, 2019, in Cause No. P18445, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: JAMES ELVA BRAUS. 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: James Elva Braus 909 Center Street Orange TX 77630 DATED the 12th day of December, 2019.

David Dies David Dies

Attorney for:

James Elva Braus

State Bar #:00797206 1703 Strickland Dr. Orange, TX 77630

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of GERALD ARTHUR GRAY SR., Deceased Cause No. P18608 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on DECEMBER 10, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Gerald Arthur Gray, Sr., Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on December 10, 2019.

BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

Phone: (409)883-0892 Fax: (409)670-0888 Email: rherford@dieslaw.

By:

Samantha McInnis, Deputy

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CIVIL CITATION - CCVPUBWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS To: Juan Guarjardo 2604 Havens Road Vidor, TX 77662

Respondent, NOTICE:

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your Attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plantiff’s Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty -two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being January 6. 2020.

Said ANSWER may be filed with the District Clerk’s Office, Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division Ave, Orange Texas 77630.

Said Plaintiff’s Original Petition was filed and docketed in the Honorable 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk’s Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division Ave, Orange, Texas on October 18, 2019 in the following styled and numbered cause: The suit requests Defendant be cited to appear and answer herein

CAUSE NO. D190429-C Betty Runyon VS. Juan Guarjardo The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: Gilbert Adams, III 1855 Calder Avenue Beaumont, TX 77701 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this November 22, 2019.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Vickie Edgerly

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CLINTON LAVERGNE aka CLINTON JOSEPH LAVERGNE, Deceased, were issued on December 9, 2019, in Cause No. P18590, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: KENNETH JOSEPH LAVERGNE. 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:

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100 Dated the 9TH day of December, 2019.

James R. Dunaway James R. Dunaway Attorney for:

Kenneth Joseph Lavergne

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100

Orange, TX 77631-0100 jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

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Chocolate Treats for the Holiday Season Ingredients: • Brownie bites • Marshmallow fluff • White, ready to spread frosting • Miniature marshmallows • Mini Pretzels (StatePoint) Whether you’re hosting a party, taking along treats to someone else’s gathering, or you just want to bring some joy and sweetness into your own home, experts say that ontrend flavors evocative of the season will be sure to please friends and family alike.

• Hershey’s Kisses Hot Cocoa with Marshmallow Chocolates

To get inspired, check out special seasonal editions of your favorite ingredients. For example, HERSHEY’s Hot Cocoa Kisses, which were launched last year, were so popular that most stores ran out of them by Thanksgiving.

• Add marshmallow spread equal parts marshmallow fluff and fluffy white ready-tospread frosting and top with miniature marshmallows.

Directions: • Buy brownie bites at your favorite bakery

• Use 1/2 small pretzels for mug handle

“We know that people love curling up with a cup of hot cocoa during the holidays,” says Heather Seamans, associate brand manager of Holiday at HERSHEY’s. “Now they have more than one way to do that!”

• Top off with a couple of Hot Cocoa Kisses More holiday recipes and tips can be found at hersheys.com.

The good news is that impressive holiday desserts don’t need to be tricky or time consuming to prepare. With easy recipes and ontrend ingredients, you can make fun creations to savor and share.

Enjoyed on their own, or as an accompaniment to a cup of hot cocoa, you can also incorporate them into this easy recipe for Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups:

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3720 West Park Avenue Meat Market: 883-0979 Monday - Sunday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Restaurant: 883-8966

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FAMOUS FOR FRESH, TOP QUALITY MEATS! Stuffed

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Freezer Pack 6

Freezer Pack 5

• 3 Lbs. Ground Chuck • 3 Lbs. Pork Steak • 10 Lbs. Fryer Leg Quarters • 3 Lbs. Beef Roat

• 5 Lbs. Ground Chuck • 10 Lbs. Fryer Leg Quarters • 3 Lbs. Bacon • 3 Lbs. Pork Steaks • 4 Lbs. Fish

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Freezer Pack 4

Freezer Pack 3

• 5 Lbs. Ground Chuck • 4 Lbs. Chuck Steak • 4 Lbs. Pork Chops • 12 Lbs. Fresh Fryers • 5 Lbs. Fish Filets • 4 Lbs. Pork Roast

• 6 Lbs. Top Sirloin Steaks • 4 Lbs. Chuck Steak • 3 Lbs. Boneless Stew Meat • 5 Lbs. Boneless Beef Roast • 4 Lb. Extra Lean Ground Round • 3 Lbs. Bacon • 10 Lbs. Fruer Leg Quarters

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Freezer Pack 2

Freezer Pack 1

• 7 Lbs. Thin Cut Ribeyes • 6 Lbs. Lean Ground Chuck • 3 Lbs. All Beef Sausage • 3 Lbs. Lean Beef Strips • 6 Lb. Chicken Breasts • 4 Lbs. Beef Roast

• 7 Lbs. USDA Heavy Beef T-Bones • 7 Lbs. Fresh Fryers • 6 Lbs. Rib Cut Pork Chops • 5 Lbs. Extra Lean Ground Round • 4 Lb. Boneless Rump Roast • 3 Lbs. Tender Cutlets • 3 Lbs. Lean Boneless Stew Meat • 2 Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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‘Robert’s Own’ Homemade Boudain and Smoked Sausage Are Legendary!

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SHOP ROBERT’S FREEZER PACK SPECIALS!

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Come Dine In Our Totally Remodelled and Expanded

Robert’s Steak House Homestyle Cookin’ At Our

Steam Table Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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