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Week of Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Orange County goes DYI on park pavilions Dave Rogers

For The Record

So much for tearing down and replacing the pavilions for day-campers at Claiborne West Park.

County commissioners heard Tuesday that with FEMA failing to fund the total effort, Kurt Guidry, county maintenance director, has found an architect who says a total tear-down is no longer required.

“We had a structural engineer declare the buildings were unsafe and had to be torn down,” Guidry reported. “Well, that mitigation grant fell through, and yesterday, another architect we’ve used for county work, Dohn LaBiche, gave us a letter that said the buildings could be renewed if we just change out the post and shore up the firepits.”

Guidry said the county can replace all the posts in the

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three pavilions that have been taped off since last year for $4,000 in parts with labor from his five-man maintenance

department.

The bathrooms can be fixed, too.

Which is good, since the county determined it would cost about $80,000 to buy the portable restroom facility that it had considered as a temporary fix until new permanent facilities could be built.

In other business Tuesday, commissioners welcomed a new county extension agent for agriculture and natural resources, Jeff Huckaby.

Huckaby has spent the past 29 years as ag science teacher in the Orangefield, Brookeland, Buna, Hardin-Jefferson and Kirbyville school dis-

tricts. Besides being an FFA advisor, Huckaby has served as assistant principal in Buna.

“He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table,” said Eric Zimmerman, district extension administrator for Texas A&M AgriLife.

In other county news, Tina

Barrow, county elections administrator, called the turnout for last week’s state constitutional amendment election “outstanding.”

She noted that the 6,090 Orange County voters who cast ballots on 10 amendments proposed by this year’s Texas Legislature more than tripled the number that vot-

ed in 2017, the last amendment election.

In 2017, nearly two-thirds of the voters took advantage of a two-week early voting period. This time, more people came out on Nov. 5 election day (3,430) than voted early (2,660).

Locally, a big amendment in the news was one pushed

by State Rep. Dade Phelan, keeping state officials from redirecting funds that were designated for flooding mitigation projects.

Also, Jessica Hill, executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, is adverCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Veterans Day hits home for Orange’s Hughes

Martha Hughes of Orange pays tribute to the many military service members in her family during a Veterans Day assembly at St. Mary Catholic School Monday, Nov. 11. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange’s Martha Hughes wore red, white and blue Monday and wasn’t the least bit shy about showing off her patriotism.

It was Veterans Day and her grandchildren in Orange and Deweyville were taking part in their schools’ annual tributes to the men and women who have served in American armed forces.

She even took to the microphone during the assembly at St. Mary Catholic School and described how watching the new movie “Midway” over the weekend took her back to recall her childhood spent on an Army base during World War II. Later, she recalled touring war memorials while traveling to Washington D.C. when her husband, Bill Hughes, was president of the Orange Chamber of Commerce.

“Everywhere we went, I cried,” she said.

Veterans Day is special for Martha, 81, because everywhere she looks in her family, there’s a veteran or two or three.

Her father, all three brothers, five brothers-in-law and two husbands went to war between 1917 and 1953. A flock of nephews and grandsons and at least one niece have since followed suit in Vietnam and the Middle East.

“We all were raised to be patriotic,” Martha said. “We love our country and the people in it. All the people.”

Her father, Paul B. Monroe and his wife Caroline were from Kentucky.

After fighting in France in World War I, Paul raised seven kids with Caroline. All three of Martha’s brothers were in the service and all three of her sisters married service men.

Paul Junior, now 95, was in the Army Air Corps during PATRIOTIC EVENT Page 3A

The Orangefield Bobcats (10-1, 7-1) break onto the field flying the stars and stripes for their final home game of 2019 season before Coach Josh Smalley and crew head into the state football playoffs. The Bobcats prevailed 42-19 over Anahuac setting the stage for their playoff bout Thursday against the Franklin Lions at Warren. The Bridge City Cardinals also finished their regular season with a win defeating Splendore 24-20 to earn a ticket to the playoffs this week against the Navasota Rattlers. The Cardinals and Rattlers will face off at 7 pm Friday at Huffman.

RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Tasting event goes to Imelda rebuild Penny Leleux

For The Record

The 2nd annual Taste of the Holidays was held Tuesday at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center benefitting Orange County Disaster Rebuild. The event was created last year to raise money to help Tropical Storm Harvey flood victims rebuild their homes. A huge success last year, it raised about $6,500 according to

Michelle Tubbleville, executive director of Orange County Disaster Rebuild. In the wake of Tropical Storm Imelda they hope to raise more this year.

“We’ve sold about 10 more tickets than last year,” said Tubbleville about an hour before the event. “The night’s not over, so we will let you know if we sell out.” Tickets were still available online at TASTES OF Page 3A

Holly Bush runs Holly’s Cookie Corner out of her home as a cottage business. She was one of the new vendor booths at Taste of the Holidays Tuesday benefitting Orange County Disaster Rebuild.

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WWII Veterans of Orange County celebrated A baker’s dozen of World War II veterans gathered at Robert’s Meat Market and Steak House Wednesday, Nov. 5 to celebrate the 98th birthday of Bridge City’s Cedric Stout, a sailor in the U.S. Navy who survived the Japanese Attack on the Pear Harbor Naval Base on Dec. 7, 1941. From left, they are Millard Cox, Burdette Oldbury, J.D. Dixson, Lennie Benoit, Ruby Parks, John Pittman, Cedric Stout, J.B. Arrington, Tom Brooks, Ray Fontenot, Eugene Goudeau, Robert Rothrock, Athanase “Junior” Benoit. Attorney Rex Peveto sponsored the vets’ lunch.

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County Judge John Gothia issues proclaimation honoring veteran of Pearl Harbor

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Cedric Stout of Bridge City, left, accepts a proclamation from Orange County Judge John Gothia declaring “Cedric Stout Day” to honor the 98th birthday of the Pear Harbor survivor during the Nov. 5 meeting of the Wednesday Lunch Bunch at Robert’s Meat Market and Steak House.

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LSCO and TSU agreement results in student transfers, scholarships Larry Johnson For The Record

Lamar State College Orange lived up to its vision of being a place of hope and opportunity today when the college signed a student transfer agreement with Texas Southern University.

The transfer agreement was only part of the celebration, though, as Texas Southern University President, Dr. Austin Lane, offered full scholarships to a group of LSCO’s Early College High School students from West Orange-Stark High School.

Tears and cheers filled the Shahan Events Center as Dr. Lane announced the scholarships from the stage during the signing ceremony in front of LSCO faculty, staff, and students, as well as representatives from TSU and West Orange Cove Consolidated Independent school district.

“This partnership with TSU allows us to achieve both our vision and our mission,” LSCO President Dr. Johnson said of college’s vision of being Where Hope Meets Opportunity and mission of Transforming Lives. “There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about our students and knocking down hurdles so you can achieve your goals.

We prepare our students so they finish with us and go to TSU as confident, well-

LSCO President Dr. Thomas Johnson and Dr. Austin Lane of Texas Southern University shake hands after signing the much hoped for student transfer agreement on Tuesday.

rounded individuals.”

Dr. Lane called Dr. Johnson “one of the most passionate presidents you’re ever going to find” and praised the effort of the 14 Early College High School students who were the first cohort of the program that began in 2017.

Now in their third year of taking classes at LSCO, they will finish their associate degrees and make the seamless transition to TSU as college juniors.

Dr. Lane said the student

transfer partnership is a direct pipeline that will keep connecting local high schools to LSCO to TSU. Much like a college football coach visits high schools to recruit and offer scholarships to athletes, Dr. Lane said he was at LSCO today as a coach.

“I’m here today as a coach because I’m coming with some offers for all of you and what I mean by that is we’re going to give you a full ride,” he said to the students.

“You’ve already done the

was only part of the celebration, though, as Texas Southern University President, Dr. Austin Lane, offered full scholarships to a group of LSCO’s Early College High School students from West Orange-Stark High School. the least we can do is take care of that, right? If you work that hard, we ought to have some skin in the game to help you get to the finish line - to help your mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, and all those folks.

We’re going to take care of all of it for you.”

Later, as the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Tyler Junior College, he worked with Dr. Austin Lane and today the two were able to see how their own lives crossing enabled them to change students’ lives.

Patty Collins, Executive Director of Colledge Affairs for LSCO, “These are the things welcomes the audience to the signing ceremony between LSCO we’re doing – we’re changing and TSU for the new student transfer agreement. Collins is also a people’s lives,” Dr. Johnson Bridge City ISD school board trustee. said. “I can’t think of a better work, right? You’ve only got cation. As a young police of- partner than my friend, Dr. two years left and the least ficer in Houston, Dr. John- Lane.” we can do is take care of son was married and had After the signing ceremothat, right? If you work that two young children when he ny, Dr. Lane and his execuhard, we ought to have some decided to further his edu- tive team met each of the skin in the game to help you cation. In a time when most Early College High School get to the finish line - to help doctoral programs required students who thanked them your mom, dad, grandma, students to take classes on for their scholarships. They grandpa and all those folks. campus during the day, TSU then toured the LSCO camWe’re going to take care of had an evening program pus. that allowed Dr. Johnson to all of it for you.”

LSCO has signed student Dr. Johnson said you never continue working and sup- transfer agreements with forget those who extend a porting his family at the Stephen F. Austin State Unihand to help you and Texas same time he earned his versity, Lamar University, Southern University played doctorate. and McNeese State UniverThe transfer agreement sity. a major role in his own edu-

Patriotic event features Martha Hughes From Page 1 World War II; Jim, 93, was in the Marines during World War II and fought in the Pacific; John, who died last year at 83, served in the Navy aboard the USS Enterprise during the Korean War. Martha’s oldest sister, Caroline, married Sonny Cronan, who fought in Burma during World War II. Sister Virginia married James Shutz, 96, who fought with the Army in Germany during World War II. Sister Julett outlived two husbands, Joe Howell and John Broadnax, both of whom served in Ko-

rea with the Army.

Martha’s brother Jim enlisted in the Marines when he was 15 and received two purple hearts for war wounds by the time he was 18, Martha said.

She said he was missing in action for a time on a Pacific island.

“I was about 5 and I just remember seeing my mother faint when they called on the phone to tell her they had found him,” she said.

Both Bill Hughes, to whom Martha was married 45 years, and Glenn Kirkland,

to whom she was married eight years, spent about a quarter of a century in the Army on active or reserve duty.

Bill Hughes died in 2002, Kirland in 2013.

Hughes, an engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers, had his own business as a contractor for Armco steel buildings.

Martha and Bill came to Orange in 1962. Bill was active in local politics and civic leadership. Martha volunteered for the Red Cross, Hughen School, the Cham-

ber of Commerce and the Miss Texas beauty pageant.

The couple raised three boys and two girls. The boys all attended Texas A&M. A grandson is now a highranking member of A&M Corps of Cadets.

Martha, the youngest of seven children, grew up on military bases around Texas.

Her father, Paul, returned from France to work in a civil service job building laundries for the ever-expanding Army and Navy bases.

She said she and her two teenage grandchildren went Sunday to see “Midway,” which tells the how the U.S. military handed the Japanese Navy its first major defeat after a string of island-hopping successes that included a gut punch at Pearl Harbor.

Tasting event raises Imelda funds From Page 1 the time. She said last year they sold over 100 tickets on the day of the event. At the time of the interview they were sitting at about 377 tickets sold. A sell out is 400.

For only $25 participants filled their bellies with samplings from restaurants located all over Orange County including: Lucy’s Cafe and Bakery- Orange; Small Bites @ Lucy’s- Orange; Market Basket Stores- Orange County; Fresh Prep- Bridge City; Spanky’s Restaurant- Orange; Boardwalk Grill- Orange; The Hut- Orange; Holly’s Cookie Corner- Bridge City; Tuffy’s Eatery- Mauriceville; Schnitzel- Vidor; Tropicana Ice Cream Parlor- Bridge City; Dough Dough GirlsOrangefield; Southern Charm Restaurant-Orange; Reel Cajun Restaurant- Orange; Jumping Bean-Orange; Burger Town- Orangefield; Cakes Plus- Mauriceville; Cajun Works-Vidor; Mission Grounds Coffee-Vidor; Ricky’s- Bridge City; Mikes

Diner- Orange; Tacos El Primo-Orange; and Dickeys BBQ- Orange.

Entertainment was provided by Gulf Coast Cajun Band.

“We’ve helped over 300 families in the year and a half since we’ve been established,” she said.

Orange County Disaster Rebuild was created after Tropical Storm Harvey devastated the area in 2017.

“It was established in May 2018,” said Tubbleville.

Orange County was the third hardest hit according to the federal register. Seventyfive percent of Orange County was affected and only 12% had flood insurance.

Orange County Disaster Rebuild is dedicated to helping those who were uninsured or underinsured from natural and man-made disasters in Orange County.

“We’ve provided furniture, septic system rebuilds and repairs, medical needs. If they needed dentures or something they lost in the storm,

we try to replace those things, so any kind of unmet need that was related to Harvey and now Imelda. That’s what we do,” said Tubbleville.

“This money (from the event) is not restricted, so we are able to use it during any storm. When we get grants, we have those that are restricted.”

“This is our main moneymaker right now. We are planning some other events, so we are going to announce those pretty quick,” she said.

“We are trying to finalize those before we say what we are doing, but we are excited that this is happening.”

If you need help, please call the disaster case management hotline, 2-1-1, and take option 1. Give them your information and they will pass that information to a case management team that will call you back to set up an appointment to walk you through the process of recovery.

County business From Page 1 tising for a new assistant.

The business development manager job will pay between $20 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, Hill said.

Both County Judge John Gothia and Commissioner Johnny Trahan, who represents the county among the 14 voting members of the EDC board, said Hill needs administrative help as she operates a one-person office currently.

“She’s pretty well overwhelmed,” Trahan said of Hill. “A lot of stuff is already happening, especially now.”

Hill says she works as “a leased employee” of the county, meaning she falls under the county’s human resource department but her salary is paid by all EDC member organizations.

Those the county – which is the biggest OCEDC sponsor -- and the cities of Pinehurst, Bridge City, West Orange, Orange, Vidor, Sabine River Authority, Orangefield ISD, Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Orange.

The current wooing of an $8 billion Chevron Phillips Chemical plant takes up

much of her time, Hill admits, but there are plenty of other projects in play, as well.

“I’m still pushing forward on it,” she said of her work with Chevron Phillips. “I’m in communications with them all the time and we’re finding fewer and few obstacles in going forward.

“We’ve got three other projects we’re working on that are relatively far along -industrial projects that we’re finalists for. It’s important how we leverage those projects and investments for the benefits of the citizens.”

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“My granddaughter said the movie put together for her all the stories she’d heard and seen about World War II,” Martha Hughes said.

“It all flooded back to me.

It was a reality to me. I remembered the German prisoners of war at Fort Hood that worked in the laundry with my dad.

“Before the movie was over, we all cried.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest TRUMP IMPEACHMENT TESTIMONY BEGINS At 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, aides in the White House Situation Room gathered around a speaker-phone, pens in hand, to document what they heard. The call was from President Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky, the new Ukrainian president. By the end of the conversation Trump asked Zelensky, in dire need of U.S. military aid to fight Russian led invasion, for a favor. He said, “You have to do us a favor though.” He wanted dirt on Joe Biden and wanted Ukraine to find evidence that Russia wasn’t involved in the 2016 elections. That 30 minute conversation has now emerged as a mortal threat to Trump’s presidency. This week, the House of Representatives begins public hearing that could lead to Trump’s impeachment.

The Ukrainian saga is yet another Trump and Rudy episode in which Putin and Russia are the beneficiaries of White House decisions. Sean Hannity’s clones, Jim Jordan, Devin Nunes and others will try to switch focus using smear campaigns in the hearing but the evidence is stacked against Trump as witnesses testify to the real facts. Take the blinders off, perk up your ears and be a fair jury. Remember Trump, is using tax payer money as the bait. The Whistleblower story broke Sept. 9 and the money Trump was withholding for months was released to Ukraine two days later on Sept. 11. The people testifying, mostly Republicans, with a long history in the state department, were at one time all praised by Trump as “good people, patriots.” The next few days on television will prove if the president is a crook or not. The evidence is about Trump, not Joe Biden, Hillary or the Steele Dossier; it’s all about that phone call, bribery, obstruction of justice and violating our constitution. You be the judge. *****I have to move on but I’ll be watching the hearings.

Come along, it won’t do you no harm.

A GREAT TIME WITH WWII VETS The Lunch Bunch again hosted World War II heroes. A great crowd joined in the celebration. The veterans were fed lunch compliments of attorney Rex Peveto and his law firm. What I noticed about those old veterans is that they all seemed to have good appetites. Where some of us might have left food on our plates, those vets ate all they were served. Someone said that’s a generation thing. I was told all WWII Vets were raised in the Great Depression with very little to eat. They were all thankful to Rex for the feed. Also thanks to Mark Dunn and the Record Newspaper for the beautiful cake announcing Pearl Harbor survivor Credric Stout’s 98th birthday. Special thanks also to Record reporter Dave Rogers, who is the keeper of the records on the WWII Veterans, contacts them all throughout the year and stays in constant touch with his heroes.

Thanks to photographer Larry Trimm for his contribution of great photos and thanks to waitress Carrie, who gives great service and finally to Robert, of Robert’s Restaurant, for making his facility available. This week the Lunch Bunch will dine with WWII veteran JB Arrington at his J.B.’s Barbecue restaurant. Next week the Bunch will dine at Southern Charm, always good food and service. Last week, Judge Troy Johnson said he was invited

by John Roy. It was great to have the Judge with us but an invite is not necessary. Everyone who wants to break bread and enjoy fellowship with some of the county’s great folks is always welcome. Just drop in and you will be welcomed, no dues or reservations.

REMEMBERING MIKE HAMILTON We were sorry to learn of the death of Michael “Mike” Hamilton, 58, who passed away Friday, Nov. 8, after suffering a major heart attack a few days earlier. Mike was a former state representative who served Orange County until, due to redistricting, Gov. Rick Perry pitted him against an incumbent state representative in Hardin and other East Texas counties. When Mike was first elected he bought Gov. George W. Bush to his Tuffy’s restaurant for a big reception. Rep. Hamilton carried the mantle for Orange County on many important local issues. He was always available and attended most local functions. His office was in Mauriceville with Beth Rash, his assistant, maintaining the local office. Hamilton served in the Texas Legislature from 2003 to 2012. During his time in office he served in various roles. He was a great asset for this part of the state in water funding and issues. Even though Mike and I were often adversaries, I always respected his service to the local people, something we haven’t had since Rick Perry’s and Tom Delay’s gerrymandering. Service for the former state representative was held Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Beaumont. His interment is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13.

He will be laid to rest at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin along with other public officials who served Texas. He would be proud of that fact. Our condolences to his mother Carrie Hebert, wife Terry, daughters Melissa and Lacey, sons Alex and Michael and their families. Mike left us way too young. May this good man rest in peace.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 Lester “Buckshot” Winfree is well deserving of the Command Control Center being named for him. The

ceremony Monday brought a lot of people out. A large group of high-profile people including U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady. Many in the crowd were his longtime friends and family led by wife Barbara, little brother Bobby Cormier and Devra, Dr. David Olsen and Barbara, Port Director Gene Bouillion, board members John Young, Jimmy Smith, Jerry Hughes and Keith Wallace. Stan Mathews, Jim Pruter, Joel Steirman, Jerry Davidson, Corky and Betty Harmon, Giesla Houseman, State Rep. Mike Hamilton, mayors T.W. Permenter and Roy McDonald, Nancy Vincent and Gary who are headed to cold country to visit mom. Pete Shelton, longtime Beaumont Port Director and Shaun Davis, manager of SETEX Regional Planning were in attendance. These were just a few of the over 250 friends who attended. Also in attendance was his chauffeur and personal photographer Johnny Montange.***** Sean Hannity is caught with his finger in the pie. He superimposed video of past “Tea Party” gatherings with a recent rally that didn’t draw many people.

Hannity used fear mongering and unsubstantial rhetoric.

He seeks support from the less knowledgeable with bigotry. *****Ms. Mattie Dellinger has been writing a column in the Center, Texas newspaper, “Light and Champion,” for many years. Her column is very much like this one, a little bit of everything. However, Ms. Mattie, a historian, with a computer mind, goes way back farther in time than we do. She recalls events more than 80 years ago, Amelia Eirhart, Huey P. Long, Will Rogers, Henry Ford, Lindbergh’s flight and the kidnapping of his baby. She remembers FDR’s “Fireside Chats,” the CCC camps and the birth of the Dionne quintuplets, born in Canada in May, 1934. She even recalls when Alexander, the grown son of Blondie and Dagwood, was called “Baby Dumplin” and his sister, born in the 1940’s, was named “Cookie.” Once Mattie said she didn’t like Willie Nelson. He heard about it, came to Center, loaded Mattie in his bus and drove her around town. She has been a fan since. Willie sent an emissary to bring her a gift for her last birthday. You see, Mattie is 97-years-old. Thanks to Neighbor Cox, who has been one of Mattie’s many fans and one of ours also, for passing Mattie’s columns on to us. (Editor’s note: Mattie has since died but folks in East Texas still recall her writings.)***** Phyllis Dunn was surprised last week when she tuned to “Nightline” on ABC and saw a special on the HINI Virus filmed at University Hospital Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The feature was about the ICU unit at Case where granddaughter Dr. Amber works. A great gift for a grandmother to have a visual of where Amber is working and who she works with. *****Do you remember wrestler Ike Khoury? He was a gentle giant, a great guy and a good wrestler. He made his home in Bridge City for many years. Coincidently, Ike the storm, destroyed Ike the wrestler’s old BC home. Ike died a few years ago. He wrestled all over the country with Paul “Big Ears” Bauch, who had the ugliest ears I ever saw. Ike was featured on a television wrestling show out of Houston.

Everyone around BC loved Ike. Anyhow, I just learned that pretty Christy Khoury, chief deputy treasurer for county treasurer Vergie Moorland and running to replace the retiring Vergie, is Ike Khoury’s granddaughter. She has a lot of fond memories of the gentle giant.***** The national GOP has created the Tea Party movement. It’s a snake that is sure to bite them in the end. They created a monster they can’t control. Wait and see.*****Pam Dionne of Bridge City was a $5,000 winner at Delta Downs “Hot Seat Give A-way.”***** The Wednesday Lunch Bunch met at Van Choate’s last week. It was a great outing. WWII veteran Cedric Stout brought his wife and two lovely daughters. Christy Khoury brought a friend.

Judge Joe Parkhurst brought pretty and lucky Gayle, who recently hit a nice jackpot. Nelda Burton attended, leaving Commissioner Owen home fighting spiders. Nova Dee Strickland announced that her book “BugscuffleAre We There Yet” will be available Dec. 15.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 10 Years Ago-2009 Robert E. “Bob” Hailey, 78, of Orangefield, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10. Graveside services were at the Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Bob retired as a heavy equipment operator for the Orange County Road and Bridge department and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by daughters, Beate Griffin, Ana Schultz, Yvonne Hilliard, Annette Hailey, Elaine Smith, Gina Ledbetter, Charlotte Belrose, Dianne Walker and Suzanne Nichols; son, Arthur Foux; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.***** Vena G. Harrison, 80, of Orange, died Wednesday, Nov. 11. She was a member of the Orangefield and Orange Communities since 1948.

Vena was retired from Holiday Inn and enjoyed being a member of TOPS. She is survived by her husband Gene Harrison; daughters Sharon Meyer, Bonnie Borel and Vena Katherine Hutson; son Johnny Harrison; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

45 Years Ago-1974

The American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49 had open house for Veterans Day. Guest speakers were David Claybar and Raymond Scott.*****Wyatt’s Cafeteria opened this week in Northway Shopping Center. *****The Opportunity Valley News publishes its All East Zone Football Team. Players on the star studded team were: On offense, Randy Fults, Bridge City center; John Lee, Stark guard; Kelly Bunch, LC-M guard; Jerry Hillburn, Stark tackle; Paul Speed, South Park tackle; Reggie Kelly, Stark end; Rick Smith, LC-M end; Craig Couvillion, Stark quarterback; Ken Maxson, South Park halfback; Lorrance Wills, West Orange fullback and Andre Robertson, West Orange punter. On defense, Randy Feverjean, Bridge City tackle; Victor Enard, West Orange tackle; David Smith South Park end; Doug Cash, Stark end; Charlie Hillebrant, Bridge City linebacker; Andrew Martin, Stark linebacker; Ken Johnson, South Park linebacker; Eddie Horn, South Park cornerback; Chris Judge, West Orange cornerback; Gary Worster, Bridge City safety; Dale McCall, LC-M safety and Eddie Lovelace, LC-M place kicker. Coach of the Year was Steve McCarty, South Park. Most Valuable Player on offense was Ken Maxson and MVP on defense was Doug Cash of Stark. *****The 1974 Homecoming Queen for Stark was DeAnn Albright. *****Terry Ann Carter is bride-elect of Don McFarlane and Toni Leigh Green is bride elect of Darrell Wayne Terry. *****Gene Koci is president of the Bridge City Optimist. He announced that the Christmas parade would be held Dec. 7. *****Doug Harrington, Jerry Pesson, Bobby Smitherman, Curney Lormond and Bill Townes were just a few of the many deer hunters who scattered throughout Texas to hunt the big buck.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Millard “Neighbor” Cox will visit Dr. Morbia for the first time Thursday. Talk about a pair of aces. Morbia is from India and Cox was raised in Joaquin with the Indians. One thing I know is that if Cox has a problem, Dr. Morbia will find it and get it solved.*****I ran into former Orange policeman Gerald Jones last week. We had a long visit where he refreshed my memory on the Danny Gray shooting and attempted jail break. One of the Dowden brothers is now out of the pen and Blansett died years ago.

Jones said he had also worked the car accident that killed Terri Stakes and two others 45 years ago this past May, two days before her graduation.*****LSU emerges as number one after defeating Alabama 46-41. LSU will be at Mississippi Saturday on ESPN 6 p.m. Other games of interest that could change the rankings are #3 Clemson, still undefeated, should remain that way against Wake Forest. The game will be on ABC at 2:30 p.m.; #5 Georgia will play #13 Auburn on CBS at 2:30 p.m. and #10 Baylor will play Oklahoma on ABC at 6:30 p.m. Alabama should win over Mississippi State on ESPN at noon. It should be another exciting Saturday of college football.**** In the NFL, the Saints and Cowboys went into a daze and lost games they should have won. However, they are still number one in their divisions. It’s been a longtime since Drew Brees didn’t throw one TD pass. The Saints only scored 9 points on 3 field goals. Dallas and New Orleans both looked like their defenses were on vacation.*****Long John weather will be with us the next couple of days but we have been spared the brunt of the Arctic cold front.*****Is the chase for the Heisman Trophy already over? Joe Burrow, LSU, has a big lead on the pack with 63 first place points; Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma, 34, is in second place; in third place is Ohio State’s Justin Fields, with 12 points; in fourth is Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, with 7 points. All are quarterbacks. Ohio State’s defensive end Chase Young, a junior, is in fifth place. Burrow was the only one to get first place votes, receiving 21 in a U.S.A. survey.

BREAUX BIRTHDAYS

A few folks celebrating birthdays this week. On Nov. 13, Karla Holden, Kimberly Ray, Cody Edgerton, Karen Schriber and Sidney Leblanc celebrate. TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, 52 also celebrates along with actress Whoopi Goldberg, 64 and Gerard Butler, 50.*****On Nov. 14: Darla Murphy, Mary Dixon, Pat Gifford, Susie Riedel and Dana Perkins have birthdays. Also British Royalty Charles, Prince of Wales turns 71, actor Josh Duhamel, 47 and composer Yanni, 65.*****Nov. 15: Julian Oceguera, Nikki Courtney, Travis Sheppard, Wade Barron, Carol Izer, Chris Ford, Glenda Dixon, Stuart Bertles, Paige Bigler and Kelli Peery celebrate birthdays.

They are joined by actors Ed Asner, 90, Sean Murray, 42 and Johnny Lee Miller, 47.*****Nov. 16: Celebrating today are Dr. Servet Satir, Pete Gresham, RaeAnna Todora and actors Brooke Elliott, 45, Bruno Amato, 58 and Marg Helgenberger, 61.*****On Nov. 17: Laurie Kosh, Patsy Brister, Reba Eddins and Barbara Musser celebrate. They are joined by actor Danny DeVito, 75, director Martin Scorsese, 77 and show host RuPaul, 57.*****Celebrating on Nov. 18 are Theresa Evans, Lyndsie Neie, Malanie Claybar, Bryan Garrett, Mickey Smith, Tim Bayliss, Aimee Huckabay, Jonathan Vogt. Also baseball player David Ortiz, 44, actors Owen Wilson, 51, Damon Wayans, Jr., 37 and news anchor Megan Kelly, 49.*****Celebrating on Nov. 19 are Helen Stankus, Kade Parkhurst, Michelle Judice, Kristina Denman, Linda Klein, Liz Harris, Trina Stringer, Ben Carpenter and Charles Cagle. Also having birthdays are Calvin Klein, 77, actors Jodie Foster, 57, Meg Ryan, 58 and TV host Larry King, 86.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK

Slim Gilbeaux hangs around Tee-Boy’s Bar and Grill, hustles a little pool and plays dominos for to make a little money. He stays dressed up, with his white shirt and spitshined shoes. His fingernails are as clean and shiny as his 1998 Cadillac. One day he drove up to the welfare office to pick up his monthly check. He marched straight up to da counter and said, “Hi, I’m Gilbeaux me, and I jus hate drawing welfare. I would much rater have a job me.”

Jules Hebert, da social worker said, “Mr. Gilbeaux, your timing is excellent, we just got a job opening. A very wealthy old man in Lafayette, wants a chauffeur and bodyguard for his beautiful daughter. You’ll have to drive around in his 2019 Mercedes C.L. He will supply all your clothes and meals. You will be expected to escort his daughter on overseas holiday trips and you will have to satisfy her urges. You will be furnished you own two bedroom loft, loaded with a Plasma TV, stereo, bar and such.

The salary is $200,000 a year.”

Gilbeaux him is jus plain wide-eyed. He said, “You’re kidding me.”

Da social worker Mr. Hebert said, “Yeah, well Gilbeaux, you started it.

C’EST TOUT ON THE NATIONAL FRONT A question many political people are asking is, “Will Trump dump VP Mike Pence for Nikki Haley as his running mate?” Some say she is lobbying for the job while others, who have known Trump many years, say he has absolutely no loyalty. For his own benefit he will throw anyone under the bus.*****On another front, Donald Trump and his charitable foundation has been fined $2 million for using the foundations money for personal and campaign expenses, including $10 thousand apiece for large, photographs of himself to be hung in all his hotels and golf course clubs. You will recall in 2016 Trump dodged a debate by holding a televised fundraising in Iowa that he said raised $6 million for veteran’s charities. He only gave out $2.8 million and pocketed the rest. The state of New York ordered the foundation to disband and Trump and family never be allowed to have another foundation. Maybe that’s why he moved to Florida.*****Meanwhile, John Bolton has a book deal with Simon & Schuster with a $2 million advance for the book to come out before the election. It will be a tell-all best seller.*****Former Texas Governor, U.S. Energy Secretary, Rick Perry, gets a lucrative oil and gas deal from Ukraine for Perry supporters Houstonian Michael Bleyzen and his partner Alex Cranberg.

Perry was one of the Three Amigos who were negotiating a meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelewsky to investigate Trump’s Democratic rival Joe Biden. Perry will be out of a job with Trump come December but it seems he’s secured his future livelihood.*****I’m all done. Thanks for your time. Stay warm and God bless.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 13, 2019 •

Disaster Recovery Centers new hours Effective Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, all Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be closed on Sundays and the new hours of operation are Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.

DRCs offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Imelda. e FEMA website offers a DRC locator to help survivors find the nearest center. Visit online at https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing at LCM e College Board has changed its procedures and deadlines for ordering our AP exams. Students who are planning to take AP exams must now register in November instead of March. erefore, students enrolled in AP courses who are planning to take AP exams must sign up by November 13th with Ms. Childress in the counseling office. e cost is $94 per AP exam or, for students who are eligible for free or reduced meals, $15 per AP exam. Students who register after the November 13th deadline through March 13th will be charged an additional $40 fee for late ordering. ese deadlines, prices and fees are set

by College Board, not LCM. We must adhere to them to order our tests and cover their costs.

Please address any questions to MS. Childress, 409-886-5821.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet Orange K Kiwanis meets at 9:30 a.m. each Wed., with meeting beginning at 9:45 a.m. at Salvation Army Building located at 1950 MLK Dr. in Orange, 77630. e guest speaker on Wed., Nov. 13: Kathy Dorman, discusses her expertise of ham radio operating. (Program and guest courtesy of Diane Grooters.) Food provided by Linda Pittillo. e following week on Wed., Nov. 20: Mary Ann Fetchin will discuss non-profit cat-saving group she started. (Program and guest courtesy of Diane Grooters.) Food provided byDiane Grooters and on Wed., Nov. 27: No meeting planned due to anksgiving holiday.

Master Gardeners Association to meet e November meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners Association will meet on ursday, November 14, at 6:00 PM at Robert’s Restaurant in Orange for dinner with a special guest speaker, Chris Kovatch. e dinner is to honor the class of students who have recently completed classroom work to become certificated Master Gardener’s through the Texas A&M AgriLife program. Sheri Bethard is currently President of Orange County Master Gardeners Association and can be reached for additional information at 409-735-7070.

St. Mary Altar Society Holiday Gift Shop e St. Mary Church Altar Society is holding its Annual Gift Shop on ursday, November 14th, in the Parish Hall at 912 West Cherry, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. e Gift Shop will have homemade baked & canned goods, frozen entrees, holiday gifts, crafts, jewelry, a Silent Auction and much more. A BBQ Chicken luncheon will be sold from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. consisting of half a chicken, potato salad, beans, dessert, and tea all for $8. Take-out meals are available (containers furnished). e delicious chicken is prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Get an early start on purchasing holiday foods and gifts. Come and bring a friend.

St Paul UMC Holiday Bazaar e 3rd Annual St Paul UMC Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, November 16 from 9 am to 3pm. Lots of local vendors and crafters will be there to help you start your holiday shopping. Gumbo will also be served. Come support local businesses and get a jump start on your Santa list; 1155 W Roundbunch Rd in Bridge City Texas.

Good Shepherd Lutheran to host events Good Shepherd Lutheran has several big events coming up. We are selling Gumbo Meals on Wednesday, November 20 from 11 am to 1 pm and on Saturday, November 23 from 11 am to 2 pm. For the reasonable price of $9.50, you will get

gumbo, rice, potato salad, and crackers. We are also selling frozen quarts for $12.00 and frozen pints for $6.00.

We are having our annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 23 from 9 am to 2 pm. Some of the vendors who will be here are Rustic & Lace, Sweet Creations, Band Saw Boxes & More, Tallant Stained Glass, Trendy Treasures, Young Living, Mary Kay, and Paparazzi Jewelry. e church will be selling Durham Ellis Pecan products, frozen gumbo, gumbo meals, baked items, and raffle tickets for a Christmas Quilt. e beautiful quilt was made especially for this raffle. e tickets are $1.00 for 1 or $5.00 for 6 tickets. e drawing for the quilt is December 7.

All of these activities are conducted with the specific purpose of supporting our Music Scholarship Program, which benefits two Lamar University music students. Please join us on Wednesday for gumbo and on Saturday for food, to get a good start on your Christmas shopping, and to help further the ministry in the community of our church.

Kiwanis announces 71st Christmas parade e Kiwanis Club of Orange will present the 71st Annual Orange Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6 p.m. is year’s theme will be “A Disney Christmas.” Parade entries will be accepted through Tuesday, December 3.

Entry forms are available on the Kiwanis Club of Orange Facebook page. ey are also available at Mann Insurance Agency, 1505 Park Avenue, Orange and from the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce (1012 Green Ave., Orange). e parade entry fee is $20. All fees offset the cost of the parade. Advance registration is required for every entry. On-site registration is not accepted. Parade questions may be directed to the Kiwanis Facebook page or via email to KiwanisOrangeTX@gmail.com Kiwanis Club of Orange Facebook page: www.facebook.com/orangetxkiwanis

Pond Management Seminar e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is holding a Pond Management Seminar on ursday, November 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM. e topic of discussion will be general pond management. e cost is $20 per person and CEU’s for Pesticide License holders will be offered. It will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office building at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX. Please call the Extension office at 409-882-7010 to reserve your spot.

5A

Trees for Bridge City Homes

Dementia Care Givers' Support Group

On December 14th, homeowners in Bridge City will have a chance to get a free Oak tree for their yards. e City will be giving away 250 trees to citizens of Bridge City. Each residence will be given one tree from the four varieties of Oak trees being made available to us as part of a grant program from the non-profit Trees for Houston and the Arbor Day Foundation. Bridge City residents may come by City Hall at 260 Rachal or call 7356801 to sign up for a tree. e City will be taking reservations from citizens between November 1st and November 29th after which the reservations will open to other Orange County residents. Tree pick-up will be Saturday, December 14th at the BCISD Bus Barn on West Roundbunch.

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..

Trees for Schools and Park At the same time the trees are being given away at the bus barn, a crew of your neighbors, along with Trees for Houston and the Arbor Day Foundation, will be planting another 50 trees around the Bridge City Elementary (BCE) and Intermediate (BCI) Schools and at the City Park. If you’d like to volunteer to help with that project, please let us know by calling City Hall at 735-6801. en on Saturday December 14th come to the BCE parking lot around 8:30 am with a pair of gloves, a shovel if you have one, and a 5-gallon bucket that you don’t need anymore. We’ll put you and your equipment to work.

Wesley United Annual Fund Raiser Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts early November. Pecan halves and pieces $10.50 per pound and walnuts $8.50 per pound.

Call Jan 409/734-8036 or the church 409/8867276 to place an order or for additional information.

Community Christian School Golf Tourney 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.

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 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 Music Academy 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.

Orange County Beekeeping Group 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.

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.

First Presbyterian Annual Open House First Presbyterian Church, located at 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas, will host its Annual Christmas Open House during the Orange Christmas Parade on the evening of Friday, December 6, 2019. Doors of the Frances Ann Lutcher Memorial Building will open at 5:30pm and remain open throughout the parade. Be our guests, watch the parade and indulge in cookies, cocoa and coffee. Bags of popcorn will be served on the sidewalk in front of the church. For any questions contact the church office at 409-8832097.

Orange County Beekeepers Group Meetings e Orange County Beekeepers Group meets the first Tuesday of each month 6pm 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 409-7280344 Texas Master Beekeeper, or Christie Ray 409-550-9195 owner of QueenBee Supply in Orange.

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Deaths and Memorials

Joseph A. Richard, Jr., 88, Orange Joseph A. Richard, Jr., 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Joey Hargrave and Pastor Robert Hargrave. Burial was followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Arnaudville, Louisiana, on March 19, 1931, he was the son of Joseph A. Richard, Sr. and Ida Fitzgerald Richard. Joseph retired as a Production Supervisor after 39 loyal years at DuPont Sabine River Works in Orange. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years and was a member of the Rambler’s Traveling Club. Joseph enjoyed spending his spare time wood carving, fishing, and playing golf. He loved being with his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved JOSEPH A. him.

RICHARD He was preceded in death by parents, J.A. “R.C.” and Ida Richard; and his brother, J.D. Richard.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Ann Richard; children, Cheryl Fornols and husband John, of Orange, Gary Richard and wife Karen, of Orange, and Pam Broussard and husband Bill, of Mauriceville; grandchildren, Shay Marze and husband Kelly, Jason Hardey, Jennifer Clarke and husband Paul, Philip Richard and wife Kristin, Scott Little, Tiffany Schlicher and husband Robert, Stephanie Blackburn and husband Caine, and Brad Broussard; great-grandchildren, Aidan Clarke, Ryliegh Clarke, Sterling Richard, Larsen Richard, Payton Marze, Macoy Marze, Karson Hardey, Branden Blackburn, Ethan Blackburn, Matthew Blackburn, Lathan Schlicher, Madisyn Schlicher, and Blair Broussard; and his sisters, Barbara Wiggins and Patsy Hall; along with numerous other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Branden Blackburn, Ethan Blackburn, Matthew Blackburn, Lathan Schlicher, Macoy Marze, and Aidan Clarke.

Caroline Gayle Lemoine Caroline Gayle Lemoine passed peacefully in the arms of her mother on November 2, 2019.

Caroline was born in Houston, Texas, on October 31, 2019. During her two short days here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by her family and everyone who had the chance to meet her. She was a very active baby and loved to hear music and the sound of parents’ voices. Caroline was a fighter and tough to the end.

Before she went to meet her Heavenly Father, Caroline was baptized by her loving nurse. Her loved ones are eternally grateful for the special time they had with her. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that take up the most room in our hearts.

Caroline was greeted in Heaven by her great-grandparents, Sylvia Lemoine, Tom Woodruff, and Sandra Woodruff.

She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Chance and Madison Lemoine, of Bridge City; brother, Jace Evrett Lemoine; grandparents, Shane and Melani Woodruff, of Orange, Todd Lemoine, of Bridge City, and Tiffany and Neil Liepke, of Bridge City; great-grandparents, James and Gayle Stegall, of Orange, Marvin Lemoine, of Orange, and Masako Woodruff, of Orange; aunts, Mia Woodruff, of Orange, Marlee Woodruff, of Orange, Jonah Lemoine, of Bridge City, Shanna Janeaux, of Bridge City, and Madison Lemoine, of Port Neches; along with numerous other loved ones.

Raymond L. “Slick” Salazar, 86, Bridge City

George M. Hare, 78, Orange

Raymond L. “Slick” Salazar, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Prior to the Mass held at St. Henry Catholic Church on Monday, visitation was held at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2019, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Leger officiating. Burial was followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 27, 1933, he was the son of Joseph Salazar and Virginia O’Quinn Salazar. Raymond proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force. He retired as an Insulator after 37 loyal years with Gulf Oil. Whether it be softball, RAYMON L. baseball, horseshoes, rabbit hunting, or even playing washers, Raymond ‘STICK’ SALAZAR loved sports and getting to spend time with his family. He enjoyed performing Vaudeville Acts and dancing any chance he got. He was always around to help anyone who needed it with a smile on his face. Raymond adored his family and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph “Joe” and Virginia Salazar; son, Raymond Salazar and David Salazar; 4 brothers; and 5 sisters. ose left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 67 years, Barbara Ann Salazar; daughters, Ramona Louise Fullerton and Mike, of Bridge City and Rhonda Lorayne Wells and Scott, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Edward Lisotta, Erin and Freddie Guerra, Kayla and Randy Verdin, Raygon and Garrett Gibbs, Chris and Carol Wells, and Ashley Wells; and his great-grandchildren, Ambreah, Katherine, Landon, Alaina, Abbie, Brady, Savannah, and Ryan; along with numerous other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Wells, Michael Fullerton, Freddie Guerra, Randy Verdin, Garrett Gibbs, and Christopher Wells.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to any children’s hospital of your choice.

Mr. Salazar’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Bonne Vie for the compassionate care they showed him during his stay.

George M. Hare, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 5, 2019, at his home.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Jay omas. Interment was at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at Camp Ruby Cemetery near Livingston, Texas.

Born in Orange, Texas, on July 26, 1941, he was the youngest of 14 siblings born to Henry and Easter Shepard Hare. He grew up on the family farm in Orange. George started rodeoing as a teenager where he made lifelong friends. He married the love of his life, Claudine, and made their home in Orange. He loved home and his family and friends; but his grandkids, greatgrandkids, and great-great-grandkids were his pride and joy. George enjoyed GEORGE M. working with and helping youth learn to ride bulls and bareback horses as HARE well as working with show animals. He had a passion for music and enjoyed singing and playing his fiddle. George was a devoted member of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church where he loved his church family and spent many years worshipping and volunteering. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Easter Hare; brothers, Elzy, Henry, Jr., Herchel, Van, Alton, and omas; sisters, Martha Bailey, Addie Venable, Laura Johnson, Bessie Permenter, Lily McGuire, and Opal Owens; daughter, Rhonda Gann; and his granddaughter, Ashley Lawrence. ose left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Claudine Hare; son, Arnold Majors and Sherry; grandchildren, Katie Venable and J.R., Cheyenne Warthen and Josh, and Chas Majors and Loran; great-grandchildren, Austin Borel and Ali, Carter Warthen, Patrick Lawrence, Coree Majors, Charlee Majors, and Carley Warthen; great-great-granddaughter, Jacelyn Borel; sister, Karen Ratcliff; and lifetime friend, David Cook; along with many other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be J.B. Aven, Donny Ratcliff, Shawn Hare, Ed Worthy, Charles Bailey, and Keith Bailey. Honorary pallbearers are George’s nephews, along with Mike Sulsar and Lewis Williams.

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Gerald A. Beach, 83, Orange Gerald A. Beach, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

A Mass of Christian Burial were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Westphalia, Texas, on June 17, 1936, he was the son of Alois C. Beach and Annie (Kleypas) Beach. Gerald proudly served in the Texas National Guard. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone, who later became AT&T, for 35 years, and was also a part of the AT&T Pioneers Volunteer Group. Gerald was a devout Catholic and faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 57 years, where he served as Grand Knight at three different GERALD A. councils, was a Fourth Degree Knight, and coached the Knights of ColumBEACH bus slow-pitch softball team. His grandchildren were the light of his life, and he was very involved in all of their activities. He was also an honorary Paw-Paw to three special girls in his neighborhood, who he loved like his own. Gerald will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alois C. and Annie Beach; his siblings, Rose Irvin, Dennis Beach, Alan Beach, Jerome Beach, Leon Beach, and Arthur Beach; and his son-in-law, Cris Quinn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janis Beach of Orange; his children, Brian Beach and wife Jenna of Orange, Becky Beach Quinn of Beaumont, and Beth Beach Manuel and husband Ty of Orange; his grandchildren, Dr. Cristin Quinn Fritz and husband Dr. Ryan Fritz of Denver, Colorado, Coridon Quinn of Beaumont, Allie Beach of Orange, Cristopher Quinn of Beaumont, Caitlin Quinn of Beaumont, Brandon Beach of Orange, Trent Manuel of Orange, Brooke Manuel of Orange, and Connor Quinn of Beaumont; and his siblings, Evelyn Green of Temple, Beatrice Arnold of Westphalia, Geraldine Voigt of Temple, Bernadette Zomnir of Benbrook, Kathy Weber of San Marcos, Terrance Beach and wife Beverly of Corpus Christi, and David Beach and wife Sydney of Pasadena.

Serving as pallbearers will be Coridon Quinn, Cristopher Quinn, Brandon Beach, Trent Manuel, Connor Quinn, and Dr. Ryan Fritz.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the building fund at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, Texas 77632, or to the church rebuilding fund at Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, 144 County Road 3000, Lott, Texas 76656.

Jerry Stephen “Steve” Doucet, 74, Orange Jerry Stephen “Steve” Doucet, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2019, at Houston Methodist Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., ursday, November 14, 2019, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019, with a recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Following the Rosary, there will be a sharing of memories by Morgan Doucet, Aaron Doucet, Gina Mannino, Damon West, Todd Doucet, and Rodney Balsomo.

Born in Sour Lake, Texas, on July 27, 1945, he was the son of Gaston Doucet and Marie (ibodeaux) Doucet. Steve proudly served his country GERALD A. in the U. S. Navy on USS Ranger.

BEACH He went on to work as a carpenter for Texaco, which later became Huntsman Chemical. Steve was also the union representative for OCAW. He was a faithful member of St. Henry Catholic Church for 43 years. Steve was very involved in the Catholic Youth Organization, and taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) for many years.

He served as a Eucharistic Minister for Pope John Paul when he came to San Antonio, Texas. Steve and Mary recently visited Italy and he enjoyed being able to see Pope Frances.

He was a certified volunteer chaplain at the Mark Stiles Prison. Steve loved to minister to and help the prisoners, but they also helped him and changed his life forever.

He loved Jeeps, going to the beach, collecting coins, cooking, and joking around. Steve was the happiest when he was surrounded by his kids and grandkids.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Marie Doucet; and his infant daughter, Jennifer Dawn Doucet.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 54 years, Mary Francis (Menyeard) Doucet; his children, Joseph Todd Doucet and wife Leigh of Llano, and Eric Gaston Doucet and wife Kindel of e Woodlands; his seven grandchildren, Addison Doucet, Aaron Doucet, Dr. Ashley Mahabadi and husband Dr. Navid Mahabadi, Allie Doucet, Morgan Doucet, Carter Doucet, and Conner Doucet; his brothers, L. J. Doucet and Robert “Bud” Doucet; his sister, Pat Brown; his parrot, Silva; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Serving as pallbearers will be Addison Doucet, Aaron Doucet, Carter Doucet, Conner Doucet, Navid Mahabadi, and Alden Doucet. Honorary pallbearers are L. J. Doucet and Robert “Bud” Doucet.

In memory of Steve, contributions can be made to Kolbe Prison Ministries, Criminal Justice Department, 710 Archie, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

To place a memorial, call 409-735-5305

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Metal quintet Five Finger Death Punch, featuring vocalist Ivan Moody, at left, and guitarist Zoltan Bathory, returned to Beaumont for the first time since 2011 with a spectacular 16-song, 85-minute set of hard rock and metal to the roaring approval of several thousand fans this past Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, inside Ford Park Arena in Beaumont. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

Metal concert heats up Ford Park

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record For the better part of fourand-a-half hours on Sunday night (Nov. 10, 2019), several thousand hard rock and heavy metal music fans enjoyed what could arguably be classified as the best rock show in Southeast Texas this year.

Metal titans Five Finger Death Punch returned to Southeast Texas on Sunday, for the first time in eight years, as the band continues touring in support of its May 2018 release, “And Justice for None.” e tour, which began Nov. 1 in Las Vegas, includes fellow rock acts ree Days Grace, Bad Wolves and Fire From the Gods.

Five Finger Death Punch hit the stage at full throttle and didn’t let up once during its spectacular 16-song, 85-minute long set of tremendous hits, such as “Wash It All Away,” “Sham Pain,” an acoustic version of “Wrong Side of Heaven,” and “Under and Over It,” and fantastic covers “Bad Company,” “Blue on Black,” and “Gone Away.”

As if the music wasn’t good enough, the stage production included easily the best light show in Southeast Texas for all of 2019 with multi-color laser

Saint Mary Catholic School wishes to thank all Veterans for their service to our Country. We would also would like to thank all Veterans’ families. Our Student Council held its annual Veterans Day Program.

Chief Master Sargent Mark E. Foreman was the guest speaker. Foreman, of Orange, spoke about his service in the Air Force. He also reminded us that each Veteran’s family member make sacrifices in order for them to be able to defend our Country. Pictured is CM Sgt Foremen holding the attention of his audience.

Canadian rock act Three Days Grace, featuring guitarist Barry Stock, performed as the main support act to Five Finger Death Punch during Sunday’s hard rock and metal concert at Ford Park Arena in Beaumont.

The group was touring in support of its 2018 release, “Outsider.” Photo

by Tommy Mann Jr. lights, huge amounts of pyrotechnics and even confetti bombs mid-set.

With the show being held prior to Veterans’ Day, patriotism was on full display from the bands and the fans, and Ivan Moody, the charismatic vocalist of Five Finger Death Punch was

no exception as he expressed how privileged he, and those in attendance, are to live in a country where you are able to make your own choices, speak your mind and vote your conscious.

Moody and company were in

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The Kiwanis Club of Orange recently sold tickets for a chance to win a Cowboys vs. L.A. Rams package that included 4 tickets, a parking pass and a $1,000.00 gift card. The winning ticket was sold to Tina Romero, owner of Mathews Jewelers Orange. The proceeds of this raffle go directly to support projects like the Orange Christmas Parade that is on December 6. The Kiwanis Club of Orange meets each Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch and a short program, designed to keep the organization abreast of what is happening in Orange and around Southeast Texas. For additional information on membership, check out facebook.com/orangetxkiwanis/ or contact club President Shane Johns at 409-988-4939. Kiwanis Board members presenting the ticket to Ms Romero included Patrick Harrelson, Harry Vine, Ms. Romero, Shane Johns and Kristi Charrier.

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West Orange-Stark Mustang Elijah Gales has the whole Hamshire-Fannett defense chasing him down. Gales scored twice and carried the ball 11 times for 70 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

WO-S, BC, LC-M, OF all make playoff run

GERRY L. DICKERT HS ROUNDUP FOR THE RECORD

e West Orange-Stark Mustangs are in familiar territory as the 2019 regular season ends, taking home the District 10-4A, Division I championship with a 42-7 shellacking of Hamshire-Fannett this past Friday night. e Mustangs, who finished the regular season 7-1 overall and 4-0 in district play, will take on Huntington this ursday at 7:30 p.m. at Beaumont ISD Memorial Stadium. e Red Devils are in the playoffs in spite of their 1-9 and 1-3 records.

Hamshire-Fannett actually held an early lead, 7-0, before the Mustangs finally kicked into gear to eventually take a 14-7 lead at the half.

WO-S marched 60 yards in four plays, capped by a 25-yard touchdown run by Elijah Gales that tied the game at 7-7.

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e Orangefield Bobcats clinched the secondplace spot in District 12-3A, Division I with a convincing 42-19 win over Anahuac this past Friday night. at puts the Bobcats, 9-1 overall and 6-1 in district play, in a bidistrict round game against Franklin this ursday at 7 p.m. at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah. e Lions finished their season as the third place team out of District 11-3A, Division I with records of 6-3 overall and 4-2 in league play.

Anahuac went up by a touchdown early but Orangefield would answer quickly, tying the game at 7-7 when Clayson Choate took the kickoff 84 yards for the score.

After a failed fake punt attempt by Anahuac on its next possession, the Bobcats put their heads down and bulled forward for a drive to the Panthers 11 where Chase Broussard would do the rest to give the Cats a 14-7 advantage. e Bobcats upped their lead to 21-7 when Gunner Jones sprinted 13 yards for a touchdown, and then Choate picked off an Anahuac pass, returning it 47 yards for a 28-7 advantage. Before the half would end, Jones hit Broussard in the end zone with a 16-yard pass and a 35-7 lead going into the locker room. e Panthers finally found the scoreboard again on a pass play to close the gap to 35-13 but the Bobcats had an answer with a strong offensive drive was capped by Kadeon Evans’ 3-yard TD run and a 42-13 lead.

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Bridge City Cardinal Jackson Tims wrestled down a Splendora ball carrier during Big Red's 24-20 victory propelling them to the playoffs against the Navasota Rattlers on Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Kay Anderson

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Midway through the final quarter, WO-S strung together an eight-play, 52-yard drive with Zeigler going in from 30 yards out for the final 427 margin.

Terrell finished the game completing 6 of 15 passes for 134 yards and two TDs while ompson led all receivers with 52 yards on three catches. Gales had 75 yards on 10 carries and Zeigler finished with five for 53 yards.

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After a muffed punt by H-F later in the first quarter, the Mustangs took advantage for another touchdown when Jerren Terrell hit Jalen ompson for a 16-yard pass-andrun and a 14-7 halftime lead. e Ponies made quick work on offense at the start of the second half when Terrell hit Jayson Zeigler for a 32-yard touchdown off the screen pass for a 21-7 lead. ompson added a touchdown for the Mustangs on defense when he picked off an H-F pass for a 52-yard return and a 28-7 advantage midway through the third quarter.

With just seconds left to play in the third quarter, Gales finished a 57-yard, four-play drive with an 18-yard scoring run. e Mustangs led 35-7 heading into the fourth quarter.

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The Anahauc defense can't bring down Orangefield Bobcat ball carrier Kent Michael. Orangefield defeated Anahuac 42-19 advancing into the state football playoffs this week against the Franklin Lions at Warren.

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Anahuac added another TD late in the fourth to close the gap to the final 42-19 margin.

Orangefield’s Ashworth finished with 12 carries for 65 yards while Broussard had 13 carries for 64 yards. e Bobcats defense allowed just 20 yards on the ground by the Panthers.

Lumberton 20, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 14 (OT) It took a second-half comeback and an overtime period for Lumberton to beat Little Cypress-Mauriceville 20-14 this past Friday night.

In spite of the loss, the Bears ad-

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LC-M dominated the first three quarters of the game, going up 14-0 entering the fourth. e Bears marched 60 yards in seven plays to take a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Ethan McCollum hit DJ Spears for 23 yards and a touchdown for the lead.

In spite of some back-and-forth on the line of scrimmage thanks to several penalties, the Bears finally got back into the end zone in the second quarter when McCollum hit Brandon Pollack

from the 6 yard line. A two-point conversion pass from McCollum to Williams put the Bears up 14-0.

In the fourth quarter, Lumberton managed to not only match the LC-M score on the board with two touchdowns to tie the game at 14-14 but the Raiders defense wouldn’t allow another point to the LC-M offense.

In the overtime, the Bears tried an option pass that was intercepted by Lumberton. A half-dozen plays later, the Raiders were in the end zone for the winning touchdown.

Bridge City 24, Splendora 20 In a season of struggles, the Bridge

City Cardinals proved that perseverance pays off. e Cardinals, 3-6 overall and 2-3 in District 11-4A, Division I play, earned a playoff spot after a 24-20 win over Splendora this past Friday night at Larry Ward Stadium. e Cards needed Lumberton to win over Little Cypress-Mauriceville and the Raiders obliged with an overtime victory that helped catapult BC into the postseason. e Cards now take on the 6-4 Navasota Rattlers at 7 p.m. this Friday at Huffman Falcon Stadium.

Bridge City and Splendora battled back and forth this past Friday with the Cardinals scoring on an Oscar Car-

ranza field goal for a 3-0 early lead.

After a Splendora touchdown that gave the Wildcats a 6-3 advantage, BC’s Andy Lara found the end zone to retake a 10-6 lead. Again, Splendora responded, going back out front 13-10. e first half ended on a positive note for the Cardinals as Rylan Ply gave BC a 17-3 lead on a 3-yard touchdown run. e Wildcats answered in the third quarter with a touchdown for a 20-17 lead. It was Ply who put the Cardinals back out front for good as he ran 85 yards for a score and the 24-20 final.

The Orangefield Bobcat defense led by Dwight Davis swarms an Anahuac ball carrier in the 42-19 victory.

Orangefield (10-1,7-1) take on the Franklin Lions (6-3) at Warren on Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Junior quarterback Jerren Terrell hands off to Ja'Qualen Chaney in the Mustangs win over Hamshire-Fannett. Chaney had 8 carries for the night. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Bridge City's Bryce Miller finds running room against Splendora as the Cardinals move on to the playoffs with a 24-20 win. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Kay Anderson

Orangefield's Gunner Jones rounds the corner for yardage against Anahuac. The Bobcats smashed Anahuac 42-19 and move on to face the Franklin Lions at Warren on Friday for the bi-distict round of the state football championship. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Hamshire-Fannett's Kheagian Heckar had nowhere to run or hide from WO-S Mustang Shemar Manaway.

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Big trout bite improving CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FISHING WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

e only reason I was even on the road was to purchase some covers for the outdoor faucets before it really got cold. At that particular moment, my temperature gauge read 37 degrees and the north wind was blowing a bone chilling 15 to 20 mph.

I was waiting on the light to change when I spotted Dale Kent gassing up his Center Console at a convenience store on the opposite side of the highway.

“What are you doing,” I asked with my window cracked just enough to hear his reply.

“C.J. and I are headed to Big Lake to see if we can fool a big trout. ese conditions aren’t ideal, but the next two days are going to be as bad or worse and he only has two days off.” e unplanned conversation quickly moved inside and Dale said that over the past three weeks he and his friends had caught six trout over seven pounds wading the north end of Big Lake.

“I caught only one trout over six pounds last year and none the year before,” added the Houston angler, “so this has been unexpectedly good so far.”

“It is hard to believe that it could possibly get so bad so quickly,” said Dale. “I never thought I would get excited about catching a seven pound trout on Big Lake, but that has been my story and we have continued to fish hard.”

“My first trip over here was 15 years ago after hearing all of the crazy reports and we caught only one big trout that day.

When we got back to the landing, however, three other visiting Texas anglers were taking pictures of 21 trout over six pounds piled on an old tarp.”

“I told my brother, Kyle, that day that we better get back as soon as possible because that just couldn’t last very long,” added Dale. “I was wrong.It lasted a long time, but we are just now catching a few big trout again and it will never be like it was back then.”

He showed me a picture of a trout he guessed to weigh eight pounds, but released it without ever taking it out of the water due to other boats chasing gulls only a few casts away.

GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES Caught Red Handed Two game wardens were inspecting commercial shrimping boats in Galveston County when, during one of their inspections, they located a shrimp sack containing fresh caught red snapper onboard the vessel. Upon inspection of the bag, wardens found 12 undersized red snappers with the largest snapper measuring at about 11 inches in length. The daily bag limit for red snapper during the season is four fish with a 15-inch minimum length. The wardens issued the captain of the commercial shrimping boat two citations for exceeding the daily bag limit for red snapper and undersized red snapper. The illegally possessed red snapper were seized and donated to a local family in need. Civil restitution is pending.

Don’t You Be My Neighbor A Coleman County game warden and a McCulloch County game warden were on patrol when they received a call about three poachers in a dove field belonging to a local outfitter. When they arrived, the outfitter said two of the poachers hopped the fence and took off running back home, and a third man stayed behind. After talking to the man, one of the wardens went over the fence where he found the house and the two poachers who admitted to hunting on the neighboring property without landowner consent. ree shotguns and

No matter the weather, a bad day fishing is still better than a day hard at work. “at’s the biggest fish I’ve caught so far, but we have been getting at least one swing at a good one every trip!”

“We are in no hurry,” he added, “so you ought to run home and grab your waders. If the tide is even half way favorable the last hour of daylight will be the most productive.”

I thanked him, but passed on the invitation with no reservations concerning my quick decision. I haven’t spoken with him since, but he was right about the weather which has done him no favors the past few days.

I don’t think any other fishermen shop with the fervor of dedicated big trout hunters.I

was in Rambo’s Tackle the day after the last modest front and seemingly overnight the more popular colors in Corkies, Mirrodine XL’s and the larger topwater lures were already disappearing. It is really a Catch 22 phenomenon as those anglers never buy just one or two of a certain color for fear that the peg on the wall will be empty on their next visit! e 53 anglers fishing the Sabine Lions Club Annual Flounder Tournament last weekend were greeted with some very difficult post-frontal conditions. In spite of that, sixteen flounder were weighed in and fourteen of them were released alive thanks to the efforts

of the S.A.L.T. Club weigh masters and the anglers themselves!

Roland Brown took home the first place check with a respectable 18-inch flatfish that tipped the scales at 2.97pounds. e final weights in no way reflected how consistent the flounder catch had been prior to the front. It was strictly a matter of the high pressure and less than favorable tides temporarily shutting down the bite!

It will be very interesting to see how much the catching on Sabine Lake is affected following the strongest front of the year. Lower levels and colder water usually ignite some of the best redfish catching of the year.

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eight mourning doves were seized out of the field and all three people were arrested and transported to the Coleman County Jail. Cases pending.

To The Hunter, The Spoils Two Liberty County game wardens received information about three local men who had allegedly harvested three whitetail deer in closed season. Since the three subjects were in different locations, a Hardin County game warden assisted with one of the interviews. e wardens split up and contacted all three men simultaneously so they couldn’t compare stories. ey all admitted to taking the three deer and forgetting to put fresh ice in two of the deer, causing them to quickly spoil in the heat. Charges and restitution were filed for taking whitetail deer in closed season and by illegal means, as well as waste of game for failing to keep them all in edible condition.

Dazed and Confused Two Montgomery County game wardens approached a man parked by a local boat ramp when they noticed the odor of marijuana coming from his vehicle. He admitted to possessing the marijuana and was arrested while protesting, “I thought this was Harris County!” After being told he was in Montgomery County, he was transported to the Montgomery County Jail. Case pending.

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Hunters take advantage of recent great conditions CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

Big Cardinal running back Andy Lara bulls his way for yardage during Bridge City's 24-20 victory over Splendora. Big Red enters the playoff against Navasota in Huffman on Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Kay Anderson

Wide open and out on his own Orangefield Bobcat receiver Chase Broussard makes the catch during the 42-19 rampage over Anahuac. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

A steady stream of boats, hunters, and dogs crowded the local launches Saturday morning as the Louisiana duck season officially opened while T e x a s hunters enjoyed their second weekend of the season. Adams bayou, the Vinton Drain ditch, Cow Bayou, Hiway 73 and Hiway 82 towards Holly Beach looked like a parade route as local hunters descended on the marshes in anticipation of legal shooting light and the first flight of ducks.

As expected it was a very hit and miss proposition to say the least. e current state of the marsh is very different than in normal years due to the increased levels of freshwater that was courtesy of Imelda and Toledo Bend overflow.

Wet conditions have kept freshwater dependent vegetation growing wild and that has definitely altered the plans of many hunters.

Ponds and flats that have historically been magnets for ducks have seen very few birds come into the area and stay as the ultra abundant food sources have ducks spread out all over creation.

Now if you are fortunate enough to have available food sources like some local hunters then it’s just a matter of time before you have birds. e reports from the Louisiana opener proved that theory out in a big way. Hunters that were much deeper in the marsh and affected less by the saltwater and freshwater ratios had great numbers of birds and outstanding hunts. e hunters closer to the rivers and bayous struggled somewhat but did manage to take a few birds. Teal and Gadwall made up the majority of the ducks taken for most hunters

Tony Dallas took advantage of some great weather conditions to take this magnificent buck. while a few were fortunate enough to take pintail, widgeon, and even a few mallards. e big surge of hunting pressure certainly changed the way the birds worked but look for that to settle down as the season continues and the number of hunters gets back to a normal level.

One thing that every hunter has enjoyed so far have been near ideal weather conditions as we have had some great cold fronts already make their presence known.

It was fantastic in the marsh as the colder temps and consistent winds kept the mosquitoes away and certainly slowed down the movement of the alligators and the dreaded snakes.

If the first half of November is any indication of the weeks ahead we may finally get to use a bunch of those heavy camo clothes that occupy space year round in our closets. e current artic blast we are feeling has bolstered numbers of ducks and geese in our area

as well as kick started deer movement all over the state.

One local hunter who took advantage of the recent increased deer activity was Tony Dallas of Orange.

Tony made a trip to south Texas where he took an amazing 150 plus inch whitetail while hunting down in Webb county, a known spot that produces some of the best deer in Texas.

Dallas said the recent front hit and it was “like a light switch turned on” as deer began to feed heavily and become much more active.

Dallas’ buck sported a ridiculously wide 22 inch inside spread and some gorgeous tine lengths throughout the entire rack. Truly a buck any hunter would be proud to take.

Hopefully the consistent weather and great conditions hold out as we all eye up the holiday season and increased opportunity to get outdoors. ings look really good right now for local hunters and all I can say is “it’s about time”.

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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.

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Join us at Cove Baptist Church located at 1005 Dupont Drive in West Orange each Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Pathway to Freedom.

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Bridge City Peewee won the STJFL 2019 Peewee Division II Super Bowl after going undefeated this season, taking a 13-7 win over West Orange-Stark at Port Arthur Memorial Stadium. Pictured are, top from left, Miller Toups, Mason Sanchez, Jonah Leblanc, Carter Arnold, Dawson Revia, Landon Capps, Cohen Hudspeth, Tripp Kinchen, Brandon Martin; front from left, Emanuel Mendoza, Renzo Gutierrez, Kennyan Ryan, Ethan Carey, Jacob Trahan, Parker Wall, Aiden Pizani, Brock Barker, Hunter Ahrlett, Austin Yeaman, Mason McFatter; and coaches: Head Coach Kelly Trahan, Offensive Coordinator Derrik Tregre, Assistant Offensive Coach Chad Revia, Defensive Coordinator Justin McFatter, Assistant Defensive Coach Jason Wall, and Special Teams Coach Justin Ahrlett.

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WO-S John Bundoc, who is a part of the Big Blue Productions that run the video board, films from the sidelines Friday night. After the scoreboard was put in, WO-S High School added a class, Advanced Audio Video, taught by Ms. Lacey Hale, to train students to run the board. Not only do they film, but they create the graphics, advertising and run the replays. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Concert fine form all night and full of smiles between songs, when not snarling full-on metal-style during songs, and it was obvious the band was enjoying being on stage in Southeast Texas, as Moody referenced from a conversation he had with a fan during the pre-show meet and greet.

“I was talking to a fan backstage and that person asked me ‘why not Houston?’” Moody told the audience in reference to performing in Beaumont instead of the much larger Houston market.

“Look around you. is is why,” he exclaimed with arms wide and a smile as the crowd roared with approval.

Hopefully, based on the turnout and overall feel of the show, Five Finger Death Punch will not wait another eight years to return to the area.

Rock act ree Days Grace served as main support for the show and wasted little time with banter and got right to the heart of the matter with a dazzling 10-song, 50-minute set of rock hits. is quarter has a ton of songs which can still be heard on rock radio daily and nearly each one was performed this night. e band opened the show with “e Mountain,” a song from the group’s March 2018 release, “Outsider,” and then went back to its 2003 self-titled debut record with a performance of the song, “Home.”

After that it was full steam ahead as the band broke out the big hits to a chorus of thousands with popular tunes “e Good Life,” “Break,” “Animal I Have Become” and “Never Too Late.” Great lighting and a strong stage presence combined with great songs are why this four-piece unit can still headline arenas as well.

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Vocalist Tommy Vext was in fine form and full of energy as he regularly sprinted the width of the stage during songs, while never missing a note.

He also displayed his patriotic spirit and suggested, in a bit of an expletive-laden rant that was met with roars of approval, that those who aren’t proud to be American citizens leave the country as soon as possible, and also thanking those who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America. e group performed songs from its new album, “N.A.T.I.O.N.,” released in October, such as “No Messiah,” “Killing Me Slowly” and “I’ll Be ere,” as well as songs from its debut record “Officer Down” and e Cranberries cover, “Zombie,” which the audience sang word-for-word with Vext while lighting the arena with cell phones.

A pleasant surprise by the group was an alltoo-brief inclusion of the song “Chop Suey” by System of a Down.

Vext also spoke about mental health and being kind to one another and how a small gesture can make a huge difference in someone’s day. Kudos! e Austin-based band “Fire From the Gods” opened the show with a brutal and entertaining 30-minute set. Although the majority of fans who arrived early may have been unfamiliar with the band, it didn’t take long for A.J. Tanner and company to win them over. Hopefully this band will make a return appearance to Southeast Texas very soon.

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Distinguishing marks of a mature church nition of what the Gospel is. It is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ the Son of God. This was, is and will ever be

man, woman and child, putting in place the one and only source of one’s salvation from sin and hell. His burial and resurrection established His

“Religion won’t do it. Good works won’t do it (Eph.2:8-9). It is by faith in Jesus Christ and the finished work He accomplished at the cross and empty tomb. ” Charles Empey

CHARLES EMPEY Guest Columnist For The Record

First Corinthians 15:1-4 “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,” In our text we see the defi-

the good news from heaven to all of mankind. The promise of our Messiah was announced from the moment of the fall of man into sin. As the Old Testament was written through the thousands of years, the announcement, or prophecy of the coming Savior became more clear, spoken of with more and more frequency. Isaiah Chapter 53 remains the clearest revelation of the coming Jesus you will find in the O.T. Jesus came on the scene literally fulfilling every prophecy that described Him and the work He would do in all the O.T. He was to be and ever will be the personification, the fulfillment of all that would save one’s soul. His shed blood atoned for the sin of every

authenticity as the Savior and the coming resurrection of every true believer, that being those who look to Jesus as their blood bought atonement for their sin…therein those calling out to Him, believing on Him as their Savior, accepting the Gospel work for their redemption. Romans 10:13 “Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” If you believe with all your heart in the Gospel, that finished work of Jesus, is for you repent from your sins and call to Him to forgive you of your sins. He will declare you are saved eternally (Jn. 3:16; Rom. 6:23). Your name is written in the Book of eternal life, and God doesn’t have an eraser on His pencil.

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works won’t do it (Eph.2:8-9).

It is by faith in Jesus Christ and the finished work He accomplished at the cross and empty tomb.

The Gospel is the full portrait of God’s love for us. Read First John 4:9-10 “In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

So, Jesus said in Mark 16:15 “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

Hence, we churches need always to increase in our passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ…so passionate that we would take it to the doors of Orange, Texas, offering it to everyone possible. If we don’t tell them, who will?

Charles Empey is the Pastor of Cove Baptist Church, Orange, TX

Dementia Care Givers’ Support Group The 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 Thursday of every month at

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:

“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.”

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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

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

Starlight

Faith United Methodist Church

Mid-Week Service - 6:00 pm Children & Youth Activities - 6:00 pm

Nursery Provided

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466

The Tabernacle

Sunday School for all ages - 9:15 am Morning Worship - 10:30 am Evening Worship - 6:00 pm

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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GARAGE SALE

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.

Garage Sale this Friday, Nov. 15 & Saturday, Nov. 16th from 9am to 2 pm at 500 Jones St. in Bridge City. A lot of Christmas Decorations, Christmas trees, some lighted tools, antique baby bed, lighted hutch, table, dishes, coffee tables, granite coffee table/sofa table, end table, books, cook books, clothes, desk & chair, collections of angels and much much more.

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 3 Bedroom House located at 4164 Sparrow St. in Orange, actually Pinehurst. Call 409-882-1614 For Rent at 506 Border a 3/1, 2 story, large lot. Rent $600, Deposit $600 409-221-5848 Newly remodeled 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, 2 car garage. New carpet, new paint, no appliances included beside dishwasher.

Washer/Dryer Hook-up in the Garage. No cats allowed. Fenced in back yard. $1200.00 month, $1000.00 Damage / clean-up deposit. 23 Parkland Circle in Bridge City. Call for show appt. 409-718-0106

LAND FOR SALE

By Owner: 2.3 Premium Acres in West Orange, beautiful oak-lined property, near High School.

409-330-4882 or (cell) 713-203-7499, please leave message. (11/13)

TRUCK FOR SALE Nissan Frontier SE Truck for sale. Call 409-735-1565 for more info.

HELP WANTED Caregivers needed to take care of seniors. Apply today at www.HomeInstead. com/216 or please call 409-892-7494

NOW HIRING all

positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

Multi Family Garage Sale this Sat., Nov. 16 from 8 am to 1 pm at 2924 Lawn oak in Little Cypress, across from LCM High School. Furniture, men’s, women’s & children’s clothes, shoes, boots, toys, household items, curtains, car audio equipment & more.

ESTATE SALE Estate Sale this Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8:30 am to 3 pm at 6385 Chasse Knoll.

Furniture, collectibles, touring bikes, household items, king size bedroom suite, & much much more.

CEME TERY PLOT Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

2 spaces, side by side, Section 17, Row 2, Lot 92, Sp. 3 & 4. $6000.00 for both spaces. Call 409-886-7873 Hillcrest Cemetery Plot for sale. Please call 409-313-4404

SERVICES

TRACTOR WORK • Bush Hogging • Water • Dirt & Shell • Sewer • Electrical • Digging Services

LOCAL 409-670-2040

FOR SALE 409-735-5305 409-886-7183

HELP WANTED FULL TIME & PART TIME GROCERY STOCKERS GROCERY CHECKERS - DELI WORKERS APPLY IN PERSON ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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

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

GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE RFQ-2019-01-GEN-ENG The Orange County Drainage District is seeking to contract with qualified Engineering Firms and/or Engineers to provide general engineering services to the District. Copies of the RFQ may be located on the District’s website at: https://www.orangecountydrainage.com/documents.php and http://civcastusa.com (search for Orange County Drainage District). Please submit five (5) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: Douglas E. Manning, District Purchaser, Orange County Drainage District, 8081 Old Highway 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Proposals shall be received by the District no later than 12:00 pm on the 4th day of December, 2019 to be considered. The District reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises and labor surplus firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

The Orange County Drainage District is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE RFQ-2019-02-CDGB-MIT The Orange County Drainage District plans to apply for the upcoming Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding from the General Land Office. These services are being solicited to assist the District in its application and administration of the CDBG-MIT contract(s), if awarded, to support eligible activities in the Orange County, Texas. Accordingly, the District is seeking to contract with qualified Engineering Firms and/or Engineers to provide engineering services in conjunction with the awarded contract(s). Copies of the RFQ may be located on the District’s website at https://www.orangecountydrainage. com/documents.php and http://civcastusa.com (search for Orange County Drainage District). Please submit five (5) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: Douglas E. Manning, District Purchaser, Orange County Drainage District, 8081 Old Highway 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Proposals shall be received by the District no later than 12:00 pm on the 4th day of December, 2019 to be considered. The District reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises and labor surplus firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The Orange County Drainage District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE RFQ-2019-03-EDA

The Orange County Drainage District plans to apply for funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. These services are being solicited to assist the District in its application and administration of the EDA contract(s), if awarded, to support eligible activities in Orange County, Texas. Accordingly, the District is seeking to contract with qualified Engineering Firms and/or Engineers to provide engineering services in conjunction with the awarded contract(s). Copies of the RFQ may be located on the District’s website at: https://www.orangecountydrainage.com/documents.php and http://civcastusa.com (search for Orange County Drainage District). Please submit five (5) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: Douglas E. Manning, District Purchaser, Orange County Drainage District, 8081 Old Highway 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Proposals shall be received by the District no later than 12:00 pm on the 4th day of December, 2019 to be considered. The District reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises and labor surplus firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

The Orange County Drainage District is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

ORANGE’S OLDEST HOMETOWN APPLIANCE DEALER

SI NCE 1963

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302 10th St. Orange

ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE RFQ-2019-04-TWDB The Orange County Drainage District plans to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”). These services are being solicited to assist the District in its application and administration of the TWDB contract(s), if awarded, to support eligible activities in Orange County, Texas. Accordingly, the District is seeking to contract with qualified Engineering Firms and/or Engineers to provide engineering services in conjunction with the awarded contract(s). Copies of the RFQ may be located on the District’s website at: https://www.orangecountydrainage.com/documents.php and http://civcastusa.com (search for Orange County Drainage District). Please submit five (5) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: Douglas E. Manning, District Purchaser, Orange County Drainage District, 8081 Old Highway 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Proposals shall be received by the District no later than 12:00 pm on the 4th day of December, 2019 to be considered. The District reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises and labor surplus firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

The Orange County Drainage District is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

GRANT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE RFP-2019-01-EDA

The Orange County Drainage District plans to apply for the upcoming funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. These services are being solicited to assist the District in its application and administration of the EDA contract(s), if awarded, to support eligible activities in Orange County, Texas. Accordingly, the District is seeking to contract with a qualified Grant Administration Service Provider (individual/firm) to prepare the application and/or administer the awarded contract(s). Copies of the RFP may be located on the District’s website at: https://www.orangecountydrainage.com/documents.php and http://civcastusa.com (search for Orange County Drainage District). Please submit five (5) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: Douglas E. Manning, District Purchaser, Orange County Drainage District, 8081 Old Highway 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Proposals shall be received by the District no later than 12:00 pm on the 4th day of December, 2019 to be considered. The District reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises and labor surplus firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

The Orange County Drainage District is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

GRANT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE RFP-2019-02-EDA The Orange County Drainage District plans to apply for the upcoming funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. These services are being solicited to assist the District in its application and administration of the EDA contract(s), if awarded, to support eligible activities in Orange County, Texas.

Accordingly, the District is seeking to contract with a qualified Grant Administration Service Provider (individual/firm) to prepare the application and/or administer the awarded contract(s).

Copies of the RFP may be located on the District’s website at https://www.orangecountydrainage.com/documents.php and http://civcastusa.com (search for Orange County Drainage District). Please submit five (5) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: Douglas E. Manning, District Purchaser, Orange County Drainage District, 8081 Old Highway 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Proposals shall be received by the District no later than 12:00 pm on the 4th day of December, 2019 to be considered. The District reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises and labor surplus firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

The Orange County Drainage District is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

GRANT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE RFP-2019-03-TWDB The Orange County Drainage District plans to apply for the upcoming funding from the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”). These services are being solicited to assist the District in its application and administration of TWDB contract(s), if awarded, to support eligible activities in Orange County, Texas.

Accordingly, the District is seeking to contract with a qualified Grant Administration Service Provider (individual/firm) to prepare the application and/or administer the awarded contract(s).

Copies of the RFP may be located on the District’s website at https://www.orangecountydrainage.com/documents.php and http://civcastusa.com (search for Orange County Drainage District). Please submit five (5) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: Douglas E. Manning, District Purchaser, Orange County Drainage District, 8081 Old Highway 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Proposals shall be received by the District no later than 12:00 pm on the 4th day of December, 2019 to be considered. The District reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises and labor surplus firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

The Orange County Drainage District is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BCI observes Red Ribbon Week

“Start With Hello!”

Bridge City Intermediate students observed Red Ribbon Week with many activities like a pep rally and dress up days to help them remember to JUST SAY NO to drugs.

Students and staff alike enjoyed participating and having fun, while they learned valuable life lessons about staying healthy and drug free.

“Cardinal Scarecrow Contest” Winners

Bridge City Intermediate school celebrated ‘Start with Hello’ week! Students and staff were encouraged to make connections with their peers to create a culture of inclusion within the campus. Students dressed up, wrote kind notes to people all over the campus, shared a mix-it-up lunch with new friends, and talked about acceptance of one another regardless of their differences.

BCI Best Attendance Rewarded

Bridge City Intermediate students participated in the first annual Cardinal Scarecrow contest!

Winners from each grade level were awarded!

BCI Students Have Character Bridge City Intermediate recognized our students who had the best attendance on campus each six weeks with a sweet treat of Kona Ice and sundaes!

Bridge City Fire And Rescue Bridge City Intermediate students have character! Students at each grade level were recognized as the Clever Cardinal, Cardinal with Character, Outstanding Cardinal, and the Conscientious Cardinal. Students earning these awards each six weeks will receive a spirit tag.

BCI Student Council Members Elected Bridge City Intermediate students learned about fire safety from the Bridge City Fire and Rescue. Students walked through a smoke house, toured a fire truck, and learned about fire safety.

Bridge City Intermediate elected a student council president, vice president, secretary, and representatives from each class!

They’ll do the announcements each day and raise and lower the flag!

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