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BC supports building of apartment complex David Ball

For The Record

Now the city of Bridge City is on board in supporting the building of an affordable rental apartment complex in the city.

The Bridge City City Council met Monday night for a special meeting. One of the items approved was a resolu-

BC Knights Offer Lenten Fried Fish Dinners Dinners will be served each Fri. (except Good Fri.) during Lent at the Bridge City KC Hall on W. Round Bunch, adjacent to St. Henry Catholic Church. Dinner is $8 (fried fish, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw) Customers can dinein or take-out dinners. We will also delivery 10 or more orders. For more info contact our Grand Knight, Jimmy LeBlanc 409.670.2155

Income Tax Assistance The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 11 and Tuesday April 15. Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1-00 Forms including Soc. Sec. Benefits statements.

Records of Capital Gains and Losses Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Soc. Sec. cards for dependents.

Also, a copy of the 2012 tax return is very helpful to volunteers assisting in the preparation of the 2013 return. Electronic filing will be available. No Tax Returns will be started after 4 p.m.

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tion supporting Citrus Cove Bridge City, formerly known as Acadiana Village, located at 1200 Texas Ave. Councilman Danny Cole voted against the motion. Cole was concerned about the apartment complex name change and if they receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds.

Tom Neyhart of Endgame Development, LLC, responded there was a mix-up in the funding with HUD and he would have to wait eight to 10 months to appeal why the name was changed. Neyhart added the complex will not be a HUD or Section 8 facility.

The project did receive tax credits to offset construction costs and as an incentive to build the complex.

As previously reported in the April 18, 2012 edition of

The Record, there was a standing room only group of citizens that were in attendance to Roccaforte discuss and question the then named proposed Acadian Village project. Neyhart was at the workshop to try to explain the project and answer questions and concerns about the project.

There was a great deal of opposition to the project from citizens that were concerned the housing complex will not be beneficial to the community. There was concern the project would be federally funded and would deteriorate

in the manner of some of the current HUD and Section 8 projects in the area.

He explained the project was not a HUD or Section 8 project. Prospective residents

will be subjected to criminal background investigation, credit checks, background checks for drug use and conviction. No one convicted of a felony will be eligible to rent

an apartment in the complex.

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OC hiring freeze and staffing policy David Ball

For The Record

Orange County department heads will now have to wait six weeks to replace an employee vacancy after the commissioners court approved a hiring freeze and the establishment of a staffing review committee policy at their meeting Monday afternoon.

Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, proposed modifying the Orange County Personnel Policy to delay any new hires for six weeks. He said he received the idea after attending an continuing education course in Galveston.

The policy is designed not to double pay employees from payroll and is based on the city of El Paso’s policy. The addendum to the policy is to start a Staffing Review Committee. Crump said the county paid out more than $111,000 to outgoing employees from January 1, 2014 through February 19, 2014 alone. There will be a six-week delay for the department on the last day of the employee’s employment with the county.

Early in the discussion, John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said he would second the motion if Crump would abandon the idea of a staffing committee. Crump replied the policy is not exempting the employees’ pay.

David Dubose, Pct. 1 commissioner, said he would like for the commissioners to table the motion and discuss more about the proposal. Jeff Kelley, emergency management coordinator, said he was concerned about employees with 20 years of tenure with the county being paid at that level versus new employees coming in being paid at a lower rate.

“There will be a difference,” Kelley said.

The final vote tally was 4 to 1 with Dubose voting against the proposal. He said he wanted more time to study the proposal before voting. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said the county had to start somewhere to begin erasing a $3.1 million deficit.

The committee will consist of Commissioners Banken and Crump, a representative from the County Auditor’s Crump office, a representative from the County Attorney’s office (non-voting, legal advisor member) a representative from the DA’s office, a representative from the Human Resources department and a representative from the Treasurer’s office.

The new employment policy immediately had an effect.

Gene Smith, Veterans Service Officer, requested approval to fill the coordinator position at the Veterans office with the departure of Doug Childers. Dubose asked Smith if he could fill the vacant position with a part-time employee. Smith said he could, but part-time personnel often select the hours they want to work rather than being available all the time. Thibodeaux said a part-time employee may have an opportunity to go full-time. Smith said a parttime employee receives free training if they work more than 1,000 hours per year.

Dubose said citizens should thank a veteran for the freedoms in this country and he doesn’t think commissioners should be cutting the Veterans office hours at the present time.

Smith was told by the court his office would have to wait six weeks to fill the position

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Orange County native and Seattle Seahawk Super Bowl Champion Earl Thomas III is given the ‘Key To The City of Orange’ on the bandstand at Mardi Gras ceremoines on Saturday. Presenting the plaque to Thomas was Jimmy Simms RECORD PHOTOS: Larry Trimm

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Fund-raiser for those who served David Ball

For The Record

Texas Military Honors Team Fund-raiser event 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 700 Jefferson St. in Beaumont. The cost is $50 per person and $35 for veterans.

To sponsor a veteran’s seat, notify a member of the committe. Purchases for tables are also available for businesses or large groups. The evening will consist of a variety of local restaurants hosting a dinner and silent auction will take place during the event and entertainment. Joe Tortorice Jr., president and CEO of Jason’s Deli will be the guest speaker.

He was also a member of the

United States Air Force.

The purpose of the organization is to provide, free of charge, each military veteran who has served the country honorably with military honors when he or she dies, according to information provided by the organization.

Members volunteer their time and effort to see each veteran receives honors for their service when a request is made to the funeral home. Members dress in full military uniform, providing grave side services, gun salutes and Taps, if possible. A color guard is also provided for special events and the members talk to school students on the importance of honoring the flag and veterans. Members and the board

do not receive compensationthey do this out of love for their country and to the service of the men and women who gave so much to keep the country free.

Pamela Vincent, owner of Luv Lingerie and Boutique in Bridge City, is a member of the women’s auxiliary and one of the organizers of the event.

She said the 12 women in the auxiliary began planning the fund-raiser two months ago.

“We were told (by the board) to go for it and 12 women ran with it. It’s been phenomenal.

We were going to schedule it at the end of March, but we moved it up because of the (primary) elections,” Vincent

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OC starts hiring freeze and committee County Business David Ball

For The Record

The commissioners’ court wants to assure minimal impact to services to citizens, while being fiscally responsible and implements the following amended policy: Applicability of hiring freeze: The six-week hiring freeze will apply to positions that become vacant in all departments. Of those departments that the authority of the policy is in question, the court asks for voluntary participation in the spirit of fiscal responsibility in the county budget and the community.

The six-week waiting period begins on the day after the final day the employee is employed by the county. Certain positions are exempted from the six-week waiting period.

Positions automatically exempted are front line customer service positions where collecting of money is a primary function of the job.

Those that are statutorily required where only one position exists in the department to perform the function to only include bailiff, court coordinator and court reporter. Positions covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Positions 100 percent funded with special revenues (e.g. Roads & Bridges and law library). Positions 100 percent funded with grant funds. Positions 100 percent funded with discretionary funds that cannot be used to offset general fund expenses. Positions that originally met the six weeks waiting period and then become vacant within six months from that date. Positions that are filled with employees who are current county employees unless funds will be paid out

to the employee vacating the position due to unused accrued compensatory time.

Positions that are vacated and no funds are paid to the person vacating the position beyond hours worked.

Newly elected officials or those appointed to elected positions who replace unfrozen budgeted positions that are exempt under law or the Civil Service rules or exempted by the Civil Service Commission are not required to go through the hiring freeze waiver process the first time they replace the unfrozen positions.

Committee to review requests for hiring freeze exceptions: A five member committee organized by the Human Resources director to review requests for exceptions from the six-week hiring freeze and other personnel related exceptions during the time this freeze is in effect will be created.

This committee is known as the Staffing Review Committee. Members of the committee will include representatives from the following: Two representatives from the commissioners’ court, County Auditor’s office, County Attorney’s office (non-voting, legal advisor member), Human Resources office, County Treasurer’s office, District Attorney’s office The committee will review requests for exception to the six-week hiring freeze as soon as reasonable after requests are presented. The SRC members may also assess the current staffing table and review requests from departments to modify or add staffing levels. The committee may be tasked to review additional staffing related matters as well. The committee would provide recommendations to

commissioners court on the matters it reviews. Guidelines for requests for exceptions: Requests for exceptions will be submitted to the committee through the HR department on the Exception Request Form. The request must address any of the following criteria if applicable: Position functions that are critical to the health, welfare and safety of the public in general Position functions that are critical to revenue generation for the county Position functions that are critical to the care and safety (direct care) for persons that are in legal custody of the county or when a direct services is involved Positions and functions that are part of a caseload staffing requirements that are typically established through statute, licensing, certification, or accreditation requirements Positions and functions where there is a legal liability for failure to perform the service How the current responsibilities are being managed Why they cannot continue being managed in this way for the six-week period The consequences of not filling the position immediately The cost impact of filling the position early The committee will review whether the position meets the criteria described herein and if the situation warrants the exception. Exceptions approved by majority of committee was placed on the next available commissioners’ court agenda for final approval.

Temporary employment

A. If an employee is out on an unpaid leave, the department can fill the position with a temporary employee for a period not to exceed six months so long as it is consistent with the period of time the regular employee will be out on unpaid leave. Because there is no budgetary impact, the temporary may be hired without SRC or commissioners court approval.

B. If an employee is out on paid mandatory required leave for a period expected to last longer than 10 days, and the department has the funds in its current budget to pay for a temporary employee, the department shall: Request the Auditor’s Office verify that funds are available Request that the HR Office verify that 1) the employee is out on a mandatory required leave, and 2) the time frame the temporary employee is being requested for does not exceed the time of the mandatory required leave Requests of this nature do not require SRC approval prior to going to commissioners court for approval.

C. If an employee is out on a mandatory required leave for a period expected to last longer than 10 days, and the department does not have the funds in its current budget to pay for a temporary employee, the request must go to the SRC to make a recommendation to commissioners court on the request.

Temporary employees for cases where the department has allowed the regular employee to go out on paid leave for non-mandatory required leave shall not be considered.

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under the new policy. Crump added Smith can file a request with the Staffing Review Committee for a six weeks moratorium. Smith said he would like a replacement now but he will wait the six weeks.

Jim Seales, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Orange, said there are 800 VFW members in Orange, 9,000 veterans in Orange County and 32,000 veterans in Jefferson County and he can’t understand why the court wants a part-time employee because they will need training anyway. He added many more troops overseas will be coming home and everyone needs to support the troops and hire a full-time worker. Smith said he didn’t agree with the court’s decision because they were micro-managing.

“We’ll give it another shot in six weeks. It hurts the department, it hurts the veterans and widows, the whole team,” he said.

In other county business, commissioners approved authorizing Thibodeaux to sign the Texas General Land Office contract for street repairs in the county under Hurricane Ike Round 2.2 funding.

The county may have to wait until April or May to see any action done due to environmental studies being completed.

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Bridge City resident Ross Smith enjoys the ride during the Orange Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday.

Several thousand participants and spectators came out to enjoy the annual festival.

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Affordable housing one in the complex that will not be a good citizen for Bridge City. We do not want anyone in our complex who does not pay their bills,” Neyhart said.

“All of the residents will have to pay all of their rent. No one will get any federal rent subsidy or any kind; they have to bear all of their expenses.”

He explained he wanted to build a quality project. There will be granite counter tops as opposed to laminate counter tops. Each of the apartments will have a full range of appliances in the kitchens, plus a washer and dryer. There will be six different floor plans, 14 one bedroom, 38 two bedroom, and 28 three bedroom apartments. In addition, there will be 16 handicap units.

The size of the apartments will be between 800 and 1,300 square feet.

Questions were raised about why the apartments were being built in Bridge City. Ney-

hart answered there is a need for apartment housing in Bridge City based on the market studies he conducted.

The cost of the project will be in the range of $7,500,000.

Rents are set at a minimum income level and rents are based below market value of comparable apartment housing in the area. The rates are set to a minimum income to $11,074 to a maximum income of $37,260. Rents in the income levels will range from $323 for a one bedroom, one bath apartment to $897 for three bedrooms, three bath apartments.

Other concerns voiced were about the drainage situation on Charles Street. Neyhart stated that he had a civil engineer that is looking into the current drainage and looking at what had to be done to install the drainage system. One challenge will be to build at current federal floodplain ele-

Organization funding from the event goes to uniform a man from head to toe. Uniforms can cost up to $660. The Texas Military Honors Team also began a couple of new programs. The organization will give military veterans who didn’t have a military funeral one including grave side services, guns salutes and Taps played.

Another program is adopting a local veteran rather than solely sending money only to national veterans groups. Vincent said one of their goals is to get members to join the organization, particularly younger members.

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vation requirements and not flood out current properties on Charles Street.

Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and several councilmen made statements in favor of the project and the positive effect it would have on the community.

“We are always happy when a business wants to locate in our city. It will bring in new residents; it will add tax dollars to our city. It may bring back some of the citizens we lost to Ike,” Roccaforte said.

“Some of the problems you are afraid may come in with new apartments are not caused by the apartments, they are caused by the 50 and 60 year old houses around the apartments. It is not that the apartments are bad, there has just been deterioration all around them as a result of the passage of time and original people moving out and a different class of people moving in.”

Bridge City residents Claudine Hogan and Kim Hubbard are enjoying the Orange Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday.

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm

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“It takes seven men to do a service. We want the group large enough in the event of splitting up for two families funerals. We have a lot of senior members. We need younger members to keep it vibrant,” she said.

RSVP by February 21 by contacting one of the names below. Seating is limited. Help the Texas Military Honor Team honor our heroes.

The Women’s Auxiliary Executive Board Committee Pamela Vincent at 409-549-1210: Kiesha Luna at 409-330-0013: Tisha Armstead at 409-5431125: Toni Johnson at 903-

780-8674: Cyndy Denison at 409-779-7109.

Those who can’t attend the fund-raiser can still make a donation by purchasing a ticket for a veteran for $35.

“We want to make the public aware there is an organization available to do this. The men doing this are doing it from their hearts. It takes dedication to make sure the families are taken care of,” Vincent said. For more info or for assistance to a veteran, call Pamela Vincent at 409- 5491210, or go to www.facebook. com/texasmilitaryhonorsteam.

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with sexual innuendo. One of his albums, “Love Grenade” featured a nude woman on the cover, tied up like a Thanksgiving turkey on a platter with vegetables and a hand grenade in her mouth. It’s obvious this guy has no respect for women. I think Greg Abbott has underestimated the resentment his association with Nugent has with women of all parties. Many in November will go into the voting booth and vote for Wendy Davis. Abbott, campaigning with Nugent, I suspect to attract the weird right, is a bone-headed move.

Davis is a long shot but if what I’m hearing from women is true, Wendy will make them look at their whole card, come with plenty money and bring out all the big guns to save Abbott. Women don’t forget.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004

From the Creaux’s Nest MOVING ALONG WELCOME ABOARD Thankfully the winter Olympics in Russia came and went without incident.***** Congratulations go out to Jay, the City of Orange and also, the Orange Chamber for a great Mardi Gras parade and party. Corky says it was the largest crowd he has ever seen in downtown Orange and he has seen many. The Christmas parades that started at MacArthur Shopping Center to downtown Orange used to have people lined up on both sides of the entire stretch.

He’s probably right; this parade had the most folks congregated in a smaller area. Former Orange Mayor, the pride of Rayne, LA, “The Frog Capital,” Essie Bellfield was in her element dancing to Wayne Toups’ accordion music. She danced the night away. *****Congrats also to the Bridge City Lady Cardinal basketball team on their great season. Bridge City doesn’t make many basketball headlines so their season was special. *****Congrats to West Orange-Stark boy’s basketball team. *****Thur., Feb. 27, the West Orange City Council will honor number 29 with “Earl Thomas Day.” Earl got some great reviews for his participation in the Mardi Gras activities.

I heard a lot about his well mannered, humble appreciation of the people’s response to the Super Bowl champion. *****It was old home week at Robert’s Restaurant last Wed.. It’s a great place for the natives to gather. Spotted in the packed house, besides the Lunch Bunch crew, were Norman and Loretta Berry, John and Linda Heard and friends, also Ms. Pearl who was dining with her two daughters Beverly and Juanita and a friend from Houston.

Pearl has some pretty daughters but she was the one getting all the attention. A constant flow of people stopped at her table to greet her. The Lunch Bunch will dine at Peggy’s on Hwy. 62 this week and back to Robert’s next week. Everyone is always welcome, no dues, just good fellowship. *****March 2 is Texas Independence Day. It’s one of our most important historical days. It used to upset our friend, historian attorney Louis Dugas that so little was done to mark that holiday. Did you know that the folks who died at the Alamo never knew Texas had declared its independence? *****I’ve got to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

BEST BET GOOGLE ALL CANDIDATES Just a few days remain before the replacement of Congressman Steve Stockman will get down to just two candidates from the dozen running to make the runoff. The winner in May will face Democrat Michael Cole, from Orange, and Hal Ridley Jr. of Bridge City running in the Green Party. No candidate has emerged with an advantage in the 36th District republican Primary. The district covers nine counties, from Orange to Houston. Half of the districts population, 712,000, is in Harris County. The remainder is spread across the other eight counties. That doesn’t give rural counties much of a chance. Example, in 2012, in the race Stockman won, half the vote came from Harris County. One thing I found in common is that they are all against Obama and for shutting down the border and are all for gun rights. Very little on a possible platform for the future from any of them. The candidate with the most money is Tea Party member Ben Streusand. Dr. Brian Babin of Woodville is the best known locally also known here is Doug Centille, former chief of staff for U.S. Rep Kevin Brady. I hear there is one candidate who is against the flood insurance plan that will hurt Orange County and devastate the Bridge City area with extremely high insurance rates. Many will be forced to move away.

Out of town investors will buy up the houses for rentals. I must find out who that candidate is. We need a congressman on our side.

What I intend to do, not only in the congressional races but also in local races, is to Google the candidates and find out the most I can about each one. I suggest you do the same. That’s the only way you can be an informed voter. Check their political ads in our paper then check them out by Googling their names. You can separate the rice from the chaff and not end up with another Steve Stockman.

I believe anyone who gets as little as 15 percent of the vote in the GOP Primary will make the May 27 runoff. Locally, with only four contested races, I look for only 14,000 votes to be cast. A very important race for county judge will pull the wagon. Early voting ends Fri. Election Day is next Tues., March 4.

TED NUGENT A NEGATIVE FOR ABBOTT It’s plain to see why Ted Nugent is alienating so many, especially women, from both parties, and independent voters. Nugent, a draft dodger, came up with an elaborate scheme to dodge the draft and the Vietnam War and he has admitted to sleeping with underage girls while on tour. According to Nugent, Pres. Obama is a ‘Subhuman Mongrel,” something he would be arrested for saying in some other countries. He refers to Hilary Clinton as a ‘Bitch” and even worse.

He calls feminist “Fat Pigs.” Nugent can hardly get out a sentence without a curse word. He says there is nothing wrong with using the “N” word. I’m sure some of his followers agree. His music is filled

Former Bridge City Judge Guy O’Neal Rascoe, 81, died Sat., Feb. 28, after a lengthy illness. A native of Haynesville, La., born Feb. 6, 1923. He had been a resident of Bridge City for 54 years. He served as municipal judge 16 years. He was a WWII Army veteran. He retired from U.S. Steel after 31 years and was a Master Mason. He is survived by wife Roxie and four children. *****Darryl Brinson is named executive editor of the Record Newspapers. He replaces Jerry Childress, who was appointed Veterans Service Officer. *****Russell and Stephanie Turkel are the proud parents of a new baby girl. Mya Rose was born Sat., Feb. 28. She has a three years old sister Zoe. Grandparents are Dr. Arlene and Richard Turkel and Cathleen and Ron Ledbetter. Uncle Scott Turkel came from Austin to welcome the new baby. (Editor’s note: Boy, that doesn’t seem that long ago. Those two girls are 13 and 10 already.)*****Jimmy Molley celebrates his 84th birthday with a large party. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Sybil Goulas Scales, 72, of Bridge City, died Feb. 28, 2004. Service was held March 1 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Sue is survived by husband Buster, sons Jimmy, Johnny and Kendal, daughters Christy, Nancy and Cyndi, Susan and Jodie. ***Service was held for Mildred Reed Doyle, 80, of Orange. She died Feb. 29. Service was held March 2. She is survived by husband Jessie, six daughters, Sue, Mary Lynn, Anita, Cindy, Ann and Shelie and son, Mike Doyle.***Bernice Holms Harris, 88, of Orange, died Sat., Feb. 28.

For years she was manager of the Anderson Elem. School Cafeteria.

She is survived by sons Keith and Larry Weatherby and daughter Linda Womack. ***Charles M. Burks, 82, died Feb. 28. ***Jack Roberts, 92, died Feb. 22. ***Laurence Winfree, 92, died Feb. 25. Service was held Sat., Feb. 28. His funeral procession from Dorman Funeral Home following his horse-drawn hearse which he had built, to Winfree Cemetery, where he was laid to rest beside his wife Gladys. (Editor’s note: Since then, son Lester “Buckshot” Winfree has joined his mom and dad in death.)*****Orange Christian Services is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Services was organized March 3, 1979 and was originally housed at the old St. Mary School building. Today, in 2004, they have 45 churches of 10 dominations. (Editor’s note: This year, in 2014, they are 35 years old. Congratulations.)

40 Years Ago-1974 Fire Chief Henry Stanfield retires after 42 years active service to orange Fire Department. In 1928, when he was 13-years-old, Henry started hanging out at the fire house, located between Fourth Street and Main in Orange. He took up residence at the station that same year. He became a fireman at age 21. *****Once again the people of Bridge City are forced to make an important decision. The citizens will vote on a home rule charter on April 6. *****Jo Amodeo goes to Washington for treatments for her hearing. Former Newton County sheriff Curtis Humphries was there at the same place, accompanying his grandson who is also under going acupuncture for hearing.*****Jim Ehlert, formerly of Quick Car Wash, is now selling cars for Harmon Chevrolet.*****The Mike Pasternak’s and Marty and R.J. Conway have just returned from a weeks stay in Acapulco.*****Charlie Dupre is the new sales manager at ButlerBaker Pontiac..*****Mac Hughes has opened a new sign company on Texas Ave. in Bridge City.*****Carl Thibodeaux of West Orange Pharmacy is collecting old prescription bottles.*****The latest craze is “streaking.”*****Dick Manuel is up and about after being injured in a car wreck. He’s a long way from being recovered however. *****Doug Patterson, one of the best baseball pitchers to ever come out of Orange County, left for pro-ball spring training in Florida.*****Moe Litton is working on forming a BCHS Bass Club.*****Gary Savoy will celebrate another birthday this week.*****Buddy Moore of West Orange is the new publisher of the Kountze News. Archie made the paper famous and Buddy is from the same mold. *****Sergeant Thomas Segura of Bridge City, stationed at Karot Royal Air Force Base in Thailand, is presented the Airman of the Quarter plaque.*****The Little Cypress track team features Ricky Smith, Tom Day, Clint Plant, Dennis Neie, Steve Romeis and is coached by Larry Warner.*****Indicted for obstruction of justice are H.R. Haldman, John Ethrilichman, John Mitchell and Robert Mardian. (Editor’s note: All were convicted the following January. Mardian’s conviction was later reversed. The rest served jail time.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to hear of the untimely death of Bonnie Pepper Peveto, 72. Bonnie passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, at her home.

Services were held last Saturday, Feb. 22. Bonnie was such a beautiful, nice lady and had many friends. She had taught special education at Orangefield and was a longtime employee for Orange County Road and Bridge. Lately, she had worked part time for James Stringer. Our condolences go out to sons, Dean and Chad, daughter, Dana and their families. May she rest in peace. *****Last week I wrote that the U.S. would earn nearly 30 medals, meaning 28 or 29. I also asked if anything could prevent Russia from being number one. Apparently not. The U.S. got 28, it wasn’t enough, Russia earned 33 medals. The U.S. got only nine gold, Russia 13.

The U.S. was fourth in gold medals. Not too good. *****For the last few Sundays, 93-year-old Leon Hale hasn’t had a column in the Chronicle. No reason has been given as to why but it must be health problems. In his last column, three weeks ago, he didn’t mention being under the weather. The wise old columnist is a favorite of mine, also Glen Oliver and Neighbor Cox. Hale was one of Judge Joe Parkhurst’s professors at Sam Houston.*****Finally arrested in Mexico after escaping 13 years ago was drug lord “El Chapo” Gusman. The billionaire was the boss of the Sinaloa Cartel, the world’s largest exporter of drugs. The United States wants to extradite the 56 year old.

They fear another escape in Mexico. Drug wars will start in Mexico for control. This is no time to visit.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day: On Feb. 26, our buddy of many years, everyone’s friend, Moe Litton celebrates another birthday. ***Joining him is Anita Murchison, Zachary Gilliam, Marilyn Powell, Claudia Williams and Betty

Sherman.*****Feb. 27 is a special day for a special lady, the girl from Rye, Bill’s better half, Ellen Nickum.***Also, lifelong friend, Anna Belle Rost marks number 79 on this day. The girl from Abbeville has aged well.***Also, friends Greta Brinson, David Claybar and Butch Choate all celebrate along with Chelsea Clinton, 34 and Michael Bolton 61.*****On Feb. 28, LaVerne McDonald, Kurt Reeves and Royce Prendergast all celebrate with Mario Andretti, 74.*****Feb. 29, Logan Dubose, a special guy, much like his dad Johnny celebrates. He is the grandson of Joyce and John Dubose and has grown up into a handsome young man.***Also, celebrating is Darryl and Greta’s son, Will Brinson.*****On March 1, Jennifer Thomas, John Gooch, Robert Foster and Monica Wilson all celebrate also with Justin Bieber, 20.*****On March 2, Graig Nugent, Kay Butler and Tommy Andrus all celebrate on Texas Independence Day.*****On March 3, pretty, full bodied Tammy Tini, at the Express Mart celebrates along with Lori Bonds, Carolyn Miller and Joan Broussard. This would have also been the birthday of our late friend, Franklin Scales. *****On March 4, Buddy’s better half, Carolyn Sheppard, former teacher celebrates. Also, celebrating on this day is Darrell Evans, Jo Young and Travis Reeves.*****Next Tuesday is Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” and the following day, Ash Wednesday, will begin 40 days of the Lenten season ending Easter Sunday. Lenten season has changed a lot since I was a boy.*****We were glad to hear that Brother Harrell is doing fine since having quadruple heart bypass. Other ministers have been subbing for him at his Pentecostal Church. *****Gene Smith took over a bad situation at the Veterans office and has turned things around. He diligently works at managing the VA office. It’s a big job and Gene doesn’t play games. If he says he needs help to efficiently take care of the veterans and stay away from a bad back log, he’s not playing, he’s serious. In six weeks the commissioners’ court needs to do the right thing for our veterans and let him replace the departed employee. *****One of the most active community guys I know is Port Commissioner Keith Wallace. The guy is everywhere doing good deeds and has time to look after his Reliable Cleaners. Keith will do to ridge the range with.

Birthdays This Week Anita Murchison, Betty Sherman, Kayden Meulemans, Braelyn Baugh, Michael Gray, Claudia Williams, Eleanor Shult, Marilyn Powell, Zachary Gilliam, Amanda Beeson,Jeffrey Fregia, Beth Lee, Ellen Nickum, Bailey Noah, Beth Mathews, Butch Choate, David Claybar, Gretta Brinson,James Wilkinson, Lindsey Moreau, Sarah Havens, AllishaBonneaux, LaVerne McDonald, Anna Marshall, Randy Lowe, Bob Moore, Amy Ball, Kathy McKenzie, Kurt Reeves, Royce Pendergast, Ginger Romero, Logan Dubose, Will Brinson, Kevin Jones, George Cassidy, Jennifer Thomas, John Gooch, Louise Hamilton, Monica Wilson, Robert Foster, Aiyana Bland, Kay Butler, Craig Nugent, Apryl Carter, Tommy Andrus, Brittany Waguespack, Lola Duncan, Lori Bonds, Joan Broussard, Andy Pryor, Donna Sullivan, Carolyn Miller, Vickie Parish, Darrell Evans, Jo Young, Frances Brood, Travis Reeves, Barron Nimitz and Carolyn Sheppard.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Tee-Not Dupuis hitch hiked from Kaplan to Lafayette him, to attend da big Mardi Gras celebration. Tee-Not him, he don’t know much bout big city life. He was walk down dis alley wen two robbers jump him. Tee-Not, wat is strong him, put up one heck of a fight but da robbers finally got da best of him.

They emptied Tee-Not’s pockets only to be disappointed.

One of dem robbers say, “You stupid Cajun, you got youself beat up an almost killed fighting for just $2 in you pocket.”

Shaking his head Tee-Not said, “I’m not stupid like you say, me, I have a hundred dollar in my sock me.”

C’EST TOUT It was a slow start to the election season, folks didn’t seem to have any interest. Then, thanks to Jerry Wilson and Kenneth Young, TV cameras came from everywhere and in a few hours everyone knew we were having an election. I have known those two dudes for many years. Ken has been a friend for over 50 years. He and his late wife Joyce raised their three kids in Bridge City and Ken helped to establish the Little League program.

Along with a handful of guys he worked every day to build the fields and concession stand. After Ike came he moved to Vidor.

Ken was always involved in local politics and helped elect John Dubose mayor and county commissioner. Over the last few years however, he’s gone further to the extreme right than anyone I know. If anyone is to the left of Ted Cruz and Steve Stockman he brands them RINO. He calls Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, Sen. Coryn and others RINO’s. He provoked Jerry by calling him a RINO with homemade signs. In all fairness Jerry was Republican before it was cool. He and Ken have been at odds for years. Ken knows Jerry has a short fuse and his sack is short a few marbles.

Ken shouldn’t have been surprised that Jerry exploded after the personal attacks. I’m fond of Ken, everyone knows that, but he has to share in the blame. Jerry was absolutely wrong but it should be a city case and fine. Ken should give it up and let the youngsters take over. If Jerry is elected party chairman it should be interesting in the years ahead. David nicknamed Jerry “Rocky.” Now he can take the name like Hamilton took the name “Tuffy” and be forever known as“Rocky” Wilson.

Better yet, if he loses why don’t he do like Ken, fold his tent and call it a day. Those two old boys over the years have kept local politics interesting. They are both strong personalities that were bound to collide. Another chapter in Orange County politics. *****I’ve got to get out of here. Thanks for your time.

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Outstanding Former BC student, SGT. Erica McRell receives esteemed military award Bronze Star Medal

Sgt. Rafael Rhodes (left) and Sgt. Erica McRell (right) receive honors

Sgt. Erica McRell and her faithful companion, Jonny

Melodie McClain For The Record Staff Sergeant Erica Cabiness McRell, is a military working canine trainer in the 7th Security Forces Squadron (SFS). She is also a former Bridge City High School student who has recently received a very prestigious award, The Bronze Star Medal; the fourth highest US Armed Forces individual military decoration.

She was also named Security Forces Hero of the Week.

The Bronze Star Medal was established in February of 1944 to boost morale among troops and acknowledge brave and exceptional service in combat. By giving this extremely highly regarded award, the United States military honors individual members of the US Armed Forces for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service exhibited while in a combat zone.

McRell played a serious role in the careful planning and execution of over 100 combat patrols in southern Afghanistan. In a position of leadership, the risk was high and direct protection was low. She was responsible for finding more than 50 improvised explosive devices (IED’s), saving countless lives and reducing terrorist activity significantly.

McRell, at 27 years of age, is the first female military working dog trainer, along with her canine comrade and friend, Jonny, to be aligned with an Army Special Forces unit.

McRell received her medal at an awards ceremony Jan. 24 at Dyess Air Force Base. Tech. Sgt. Rafael Rhodes, 7th SFS received the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon for his bravery and service in Afghanistan, as well, at the ceremony.

Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck, 7th Bomb Wing Commander praised them both saying, “These two defenders are heroes and warriors. They selflessly go down range to save lives without hesitation.” He also gave much deserved credit to the faithful military dogs that were there with their trainers during every event they encountered.

Military dogs have a motto: Faithful, Fearless and Forever.

They proudly serve their country as fellow comrades in the field, bonding closely with their trainers. “They help to provide a secure atmosphere for thousands of deployed service members and millions of dollars in Department of Defense resources,” said Sgt. McRell.

Mary Quebodeaux, McRell’s Mother, of Deweyville is very proud of her daughter’s accomplishments, and rightfully so.

“Erica was never afraid of anything and she loved a challenge,” Mary said. “She loved animals and had a Doberman dog named Daphne she got on her 13th birthday that was her whole world.”

Her father, Lawrence Quebodeaux, Jr, now deceased “would have been so proud of her,” adds Mary. Erica has one sister, Lauren, and a little boy, Liam, only 20 months old.

She excelled in high school cross country running, going to state competition at least twice. “She still runs today.” Mary adds. Just this week she participated in a 5K run in Abilene, where she makes her home now. In the ‘Run or Die’ competition she came in a smooth 4th place. Erica gives credit to Bridge City Coach Rick Miller for encouraging her to be her best while participating in the athletics program at Bridge City. She attended BC school for seven years, before going to Deweyville where she graduated in 2005.

After High School, Erica worked as a waitress for a short time.

She says her friend from BCHS, Josiah Thomas, had a major influence in her decision to join the military. They are still close friends. She trained in New Jersey then went straight to Afghanistan.

Congratulations and a big “Thank you” go out to Staff Sgt. McRell and Sgt. Rhodes for being brave, enduring extreme discomfort and great hardship on behalf of your country and the welfare of others.

This is the first opportunity for Orange County to have a county judge from the Bridge City area.

The county must stand with its cities that are facing the devastating changes in flood insurance.

As Judge, I will stand with our cities to fight for real reform of the Flood Insurance maps and rates. If current law is allowed to stand, the tax base in our cities will be crippled. This will affect all taxing entities, our cities, our schools as well as Orange County.

During Hurricane Ike, I stayed with the Sheriff’s Department at Mauriceville and was here to assist our people and cities immediately after the storm. As county judge, if disaster were to strike again, I will be on the front line.

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Community Bulletin Board Income Tax Assistance The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 11 and Tuesday April 15. Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1-00 Forms including Soc. Sec. Benefits statements.

Records of Capital Gains and Losses Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Soc. Sec. cards for dependents.

Also, a copy of the 2012 tax return is very helpful to volunteers assisting in the preparation of the 2013 return. Electronic filing will be available. No Tax Returns will be started after 4 p.m.

Mobile Election ID Certificate station in Jefferson Co. Mobile station is issuing Election Identification Certificates (EICs) in Jefferson Co. Wed. and Thur.

Wed., the station will be at the Alice Keith Community Center at 4075 Highland, Bmt. Thursday, the station will be at the Port Arthur Public Library at 4615 Ninth Ave. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EIC’s are available without charge to qualified Texas voters who do not already have an approved form of photo ID, which is now required for voting in person. Acceptable forms of ID in addition to an EIC are: •Texas driver license issued by DPS •Texas personal id card issued by DPS •Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS •U.S. military id card containing the person’s photograph •US citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph •US passport Applicants for an EIC will need to present proof of citizenship and identity. For most applicants a birth certificate and two forms of supporting documentation arer needed. A complete list of documentation requirements is available at http://www.dps. texas.gov/DriverLicense/eicDocReqmnts.htm.

benefit the BCCC Bayou Bowl Scholarship. For more info contact 409-735-5671. Contributions may be tax deductable.

Nominations for Texas’s Outstanding Sr. Volunteer - Deadline is Sat. Visit “SalutetoSeniorService.com” to nominate and vote for an outstanding Senior volunteering at least 15 hours per month. Home Instead, Inc. will donate $500 to each state winners’ designated and approved nonprofit organization and share their personal stories online on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. A national winner will also be selected by a panel of senior care experts. Call for more info 409-892-7494.

SETX Hospice Annual Mystery Dinner Theater Mar. 31 & April 1 Two nights of fun and frolick begin at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Hall in Orange includes dinner, door prizes, silent auction and entertainment. “A Fatal Night at the County Fair” is a mystery that needs to be solved. Put your fair clothes on and come out to the county fair. Tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased in advance at the hospice office. For more info or reservations call 1.800.749.3497 or 409.886.0622.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Fundraiser Menu for Thursday, Feb. 20 consist of beef tips over rice, normandy blend in cheese sauce, green beans, bread and cookie @ $8 per plate. Orders may be picked up, eaten at the Eagles or delivered with an order of two or more lunches. Please place orders by 3 p.m. Wednesday. Orders may be placed with Jarlene @ 409.474.9291; e-mail jeripa15@aol.com or call The Eagles @ 886.7381 after 4 p.m. or fax the Eagles @ 886.9725.

Historical Society to discuss train depot Tuesday The Orange County Historical Society will have a special meeting at 6:30 p.m., March 4 in the conference room of the Orange Public Library. Brown Claybar and Michael Hoke will give a presentation on the restoration of the Orange Train Depot.

For more info contact Ed Henry at 409-883-4115. The public is invited.

The Orange Co. Retired Teacher’s Asso. meets Mar 10 Monday, March 10 at 11 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St. Carolyn Williams will present a program, teaching members to create birdhouses at the Orange Co. Retired Teachers Asso. meeting. Guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Frat. Order of Eagles Ann Charity Fair for Cancer Therapy Res. Mar 15 Live entertainment, live auction, 50/50 tickets, scratch offs, cake walk, raffle tickets, shrimp etouffe and gun safe drawing all happening Mar. 15 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange. Followed by main event: Dance at the VFW in Starks, La. from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. featuring Britt Godwin and B.B. & Co. Adm.$5.

Democratic Convention Mar 22 Please attend the Democratic Convention from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Eagles Aerie 2523 at 308 28th St. in Orange. Optional breakfast $7.

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Qualified •Education •Legal Experience •Integrity

Nominations for a special ‘small business’ person awards April 11

H A genuine respect and understanding of the law.

H Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice law in all state

The Southeast Texas Small Business Person of the Year awards will be presented during 2014 Business Development Week and Governor’s Small Business Forum on April 10. Nominees must be located in Hardin, Jefferson or Orange Co. and defined as “small” under the applicable SBA size standards. For more info please contact Jessica Hill at 409.838.6585 or go to jhill@bmtcoc.org. Application categories and forms are as follows: Entrepreneur of the Year * Small Business Exporter of the Year * Family Owned Business of the Year

H Conservative Christian with family values.

H Ten years of actual court room experience.

H Education: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from South Texas College of Law

Eagles to host pool tourney The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange, will host a pool tournament at 8 p.m. each Friday. The two tables are free Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Popcorn will be served and a drink special will be offered until 11 p.m. The community is invited to come meet the members of Aerie 2523 and join in the fun. For more info leave a message for Sharon Bodin after 4 p.m. at 886-7381.

Shriners Sponsor Mardi Gras Dance - Sat night Dance the night away with music by Na-Na- Sha at the Orange County Expo Center (FM 1442).All public is invited.

BYOB. Admission is $15. For more info call 409-883-8568.

BCCC Mystery Dinner Mar. 28 and 29 BC Chamber “Dangerous Night on a Desert Isle” 4th Ann. Mystery Dinner is coming Mar. 28 Family Night - no alcohol (Table for 8 is $150) or $20 per person. Mar. 29 for Adults only (Table for 8 is $300) or $40 per person. If you would like to decorate a table there is a $50 fee and the winner will receive a trophy.

Please make contributions payable to” BCCC” and return to 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611. Contributions

courts in Texas and in federal court before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

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H Committed to seeing the best interest of the county and its citizens are served.

I have 17 years of legal experience in family law, civil law, criminal law and probate law. I have spent numerous hours in various courts around Texas advocating on behalf of my clients in trial, hearings, and pleas. The legal experience I have gained will bring a new prospective to the Justice of the Peace Court and will allow me to fairly, firmly and accurately administer the business of the court.

I humbly request your vote and want to be your FULL TIME Justice of the Peace

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Deaths and Memorials Services to be held Jeanette Lincecum Orange Jeanette Duhon Lincecum, 82, of Orange, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 25 2014, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 27 at St. Helen Catholic Church of Orangefield with Father George Kidangen officiating. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb.26 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Kaplan, La. on Feb. 1, 1932, Jeanette was the daughter of Wilson Duhon and Marie Suire (Duhon). She had worked as a Clerk for Orange County Tax Office and had retired as a teacher’s aide at LCM ISD after 23 years. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church of Orangefield. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She enjoyed baking and was known for her “Sand Tarts”, “Tea Cakes” and “Gingerbread Cookies” but most of all she loved her family and loved spoiling her twin granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 49 years, Charles Philip Lincecum in 2003.

Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Shirley Duhon and husband Earl; grandchildren Casey Duhon and fiancé Blake Tally, Courtney Duhon Telles and husband Josh; great-granddaughters, Chrislynn Duhon, Paisley Telles and Sofia Tally; and brothers Alvin Duhon and Eric J. Duhon all of Orange.

Serving as pallbearers will be James Ryan, Bobby Moore, Earl Duhon, III, Pat Burton, Roy Burton,Josh Telles. Honorary pallbearers will be her two brothers: Eric Duhon and Alvin Duhon and Earl Duhon, Jr. Those who wish to make memorial donations, the family request they may be made to Harbor Hospice or St. Helen Catholic Church Building Fund.

Jo Lynn Withrow Orange Jo Lynn Burns Peveto Withrow, 68, of Orange, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 27 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be John and

Greg Withrow, Frank Quilici, Stephen Padgett, Rex and Eric Peveto. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in New Orleans, La., on April 5, 1945, Jo Lynn was the daughter of A.F. Burns Jr. and Margie (Green) Burns. She worked as a nurse at St. Elizabeth, was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, and volunteered her time at the soup kitchen of First Presbyterian in Orange. Jo Lynn was a lady of faith, and enjoyed serving with the Garth House and the Women of Wesley. Her time and heart was spent with her grandchildren. She battled cancer for over twenty years with great strength, and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and first husband, Simon Peveto. Jo Lynn is survived by her husband, James “Buddy” Withrow of Orange; daughter, Janie Johnson and husband Robert of Orange; son, Brent Peveto and wife Tracy of Orange; step sons, John Withrow and wife Jessica, of The Woodlands, and Greg Withrow and wife Lisette of Friendswood.

Jo Lynn is also survived by her grandchildren, Brett and Kenna Peveto and Jacob Johnson; step grandchildren, Liam, Bella, Campbell, Carly and Addie Withrow; and sister, Janie Melton and husband Tommy of Orange.

Bernell Andrews Bridge City Bernell G. Andrews, known as “Bud” passed away Feb. 18, 2014 at his home in Bridge City. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 1, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 1401 Martin Luther King Drive, Orange, TX. Bud was born in Buffalo, N.Y. on April 1, 1928. He was a World War II veteran. He was a wrestler in this younger years, known a Farmer Jones. He was a heavy equipment operator in construction.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Bernell and Louise Andrews: two brothers and one sister.

Andrews is survived by his wife of 37 years, Edna M. Andrews; five brothers, Fred Andrews, of Port Arthur, John, Peter, Larry and Kenneth Andrews of N.Y. He is also survived by five children; Gayle Andrews, Deniece McRae, Larry John Andrews, Jerry L. Andrews and Terry B. Andrews; eight grandchildren, three great-grand children, nine step children, 18 step

grand children and six step great-grand children.

Mother Elizabeth Morris Robinson Orange The Celebration of Life for Mother Elizabeth Morris Robinson, 88, of Orange will be Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Starlight Church of God In Christ. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 until 11 a.m. at the church.

She passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. A native of Welch, La., she resided in Orange 62 years. She was a member of the Grace Temple Church of God In Christ, formerly the Washington Temple Church of God In Christ. She was Sunday School Superintendent at the church and also Mother of the Church.

She is survived by five sons, Alex Morris of Beaumont, John, Matthew and Michael Morris, all of Houston, and Minister James Morris of Orange, four daughters, Charter Sibley, Leona and Betty Morris, all of Orange and Celestine Morris of Houston, three brothers, Matthew, Alfred and Nelson Vital all of Oakland, Calif., 35 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. Offer sympathy expressions at www.sparrow funeralhome.com

many years as a car hop. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Essie “Jewel” Lingo; sons, Ira Davis, David James Davis; husband, Mason Myers; brothers, Elton Lingo, Lawrence “Cotton” Lingo, John Wesley Lingo; sisters, Hazel Nesbitt, Ethel LeBeouf, Vivian Lembo; son-in-law, Jerry Cockerham.

Edith is survived by her daughter, Mona Davis Cockerham; sons, Ramon Eugene Davis, Ramsey “Billy” Davis and wife, Tammy, all of Orange; daughter-in-law, Debra Richardson of San Antonio; brothers, Vernon Lingo, David Lingo and wife, Angie, all of Orange; sister, Charlotte Tournear of Orange; brother-in-law, Jim Nesbitt of Brazoria. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Evelyn Nobles Formerly Orange

Aaron Lesmeister “Bird”

Feb. 24, 1987 to June 20, 2009 Happy Birthday Aaron We feel your presence and comfort whenever we see a hawk soaring overhead. You are forever in our hearts.

~ Mom, Dad & Mavrick ~

Evelyn Rose Nobles, 93, of The Woodlands and longtime resident of Orange, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in The Woodlands.

A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at Slade Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in

Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Dan T. Hannon of Christ Church United Methodist in The Woodlands. Cremation was held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Greenville, Texas, on October 18, 1920, Evelyn was the daughter of Herbert Irving Jones and Mattye (Jennings) Jones. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she participated in the

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Edith Myers Orange Edith Lingo Myers, 72, of Orange passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at her residence. A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Dorman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 12 noon at Davis Cemetery in Bonwier, with a gathering of family and friends prior to the service at 10:30 am at the funeral home.

Honoring Edith as pallbearers will be David Lingo, Gaylan Belair, David Foreman, Larry Granger Jr., James Mitchell and Vernon Lingo. Honorary pallbearers are Eugene Davis and Billy Davis.

Edith was best known for working at Elmer’s Drive-In for

Caring Ministry.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William “Dub” A. Nobles; son, William “Tony” Nobles; grandson, Stephen Jackson; sister, Jeanette Martin; and brother, Jennings Jones.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Nancy Rodd and husband, Robert of the Woodlands, LouAnn Wiggins and hus-

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band, John of Quinlan; son, David Scott Nobles of the Woodlands; grandchildren, William Scott Jackson and wife, Melissa, Michael Allen “Mike” Jackson and wife, Traci, John A. Wiggins, Brent T. Wiggins; and eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 502 N 6th St., Orange, TX 77630, Christ Church United Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 or Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, 8303 Southwest Fwy #960, Houston, Texas 77074.

Services held Mary Lawrence Deweyville Mary Ann Badeaux Lawrence, 83, of Deweyville passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 at her residence. A visitation was Feb. 24 at Dorman Funeral Home.

A funeral service was Feb. 25 at the funeral home. Burial followed at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Honoring Mary as pallbearers were Chris Mevcer, Jonathon Janise, Colbey Smith, Jeff Benoit, Ray Thomas and John Gradnigo Jr. Honorary pallbearer was Donald Cummins.

She was born on March 12, 1933 to parents Julia (Munseys) and Theodore Badeaux in Orange, Texas. She was a Nurse’s Aide CNA for many years. Mary was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray Lawrence Sr.; sons, Mike Lawrence, John Lawrence; daughter, Judy Lawrence; brothers, Leroy Trahan, T.A., Dudley, Ed-

ward and Dewey Badeaux; sisters, Stella Badeaux Cheat wood, Iris Badeaux Omak and Matilda Badeaux Chance.

Mary is survived by her sons, Roy Lawrence and wife, Vicky of Mauriceville, Ray Lawrence Jr. and wife, Vickie of Mauriceville, Pete Lawrence and wife, Debra of Orange, Tommy Lawrence and wife, Cora of Deweyville; daughters, Joyce Newman and husband Jim of Vancouver, Wash., Betty “Jodie” Lingo and husband, Rick of Washougal, Wash., Janie Fontenot and husband, Jerry of Vinton, La.; 23 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Ernest Badeaux of Houston; sisters, Delpha (Pee Wee) Badeaux Hernandez of Jackson, Miss., Laura Badeaux of Orange.

Mory Dans Orange Mory was born Oct. 12, 1963, in Orange to Lee Roy and Kitty Bickham.

Mory’s visitation was Feb. 21 at First Baptist Church of Deweyville.

Her funeral service was Feb. 22. at the church, with the Rev. Damon Bickham officiating. Burial followed at Deweyville Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Joshua and Jeremy Slone, Kerry and Kirk Bickham, Matthew Tompkins and Zack Wellons. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Knobloch, Robby and Kamen Collins, Jaxon, Mason and Tucker Slone.

Mory graduated from Deweyville HS in 1982, where she met the love of her life and HS sweetheart Brian Dans: married on Nov. 18, 1983. Soon after their family began to blossom.

Brian his teaching degree and Mory took on the role of a loving wife and dedicated mother.

Mory was a tender soul, who loved everyone she met and knew. She loved her parents with all her heart and her family as well. Aside from her heavenly father, family always came first in Mory’s life. Her days were spent loving everyone that surrounded her. She enjoyed frequent shopping trips with her daughters and vacations at the beach with family and friends.

One of her greatest loves is grandson, Kamen. They spent

many hours playing together and developed a lasting bond.

Mory is survived by her husband of 30 wonderful years, two daughters; Katie Knobloch and Tim of Deweyville, Dannielle Collins and Robby of Deweyville, one grandson; Kamen Collins of Deweyville, two brothers; Lee Roy Bickham Jr. and Carol of Hughes Springs, Thomas Bickham and Melissa of Chancellor, Ariz., one sister Denise Slone and Jerry of Deweyville; Mory is also survived by her mother-inlaw, Dorothy Dans; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steven and Joyce, Phillip, Jay, Kelly, Darryl, Kim, Dennis and Michael Dans, Wayne and Julie Guidry and her beloved nieces and nephews.

Mory is preceeded in death by her mother and father and her great-grandmother, Mory Tompkins; her father-in-law, Jesse Dans, and aunts and uncles.

She will be remembered and loved always. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. dormanfuneralhome.com.

Myrtle Blake Orange Myrtle Breaux Dorman Blake, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on Feb. 20, 2014 at her daughter’s residence. A graveside service was Feb. 22, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating was Chaplain David Abshire of New Century Hospice. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Walker, Willard LeBlanc, Josh Sims, Jimmy Kirkpatrick, Bill Sims, and Mike Pachuca Jr. Myrtle was born in Midland, La. on December 28, 1929. She was the daughter of Drozan and Ada (LeJuene) Breaux..

She was preceded in death

by C.A. “Al” Blake is survived by her son, Ronnie Dorman, and wife Kathie; daughter, Debbie Pachuca, and husband Mike Jr., all of Orange; grandchildren, Robyn Sims, Jeff Walker, Lee Dorman, Jackie Collins; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Kirkpatrick, of Orange; and brother, Lawrence Breaux, of Oberlin, La. The family wishes to acknowledge with grateful appreciation the care and love given to our mother by Henry Smith, Melba Potter, and David Abshire.

Nancy Creel Orange Nancy Marie Gerrish Creel, 64, of Orange, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

Services by which to honor her

life were Feb. 21 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Larry Doucet, officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment followed services where she was laid to rest at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. A gathering of family and friends for a time of reflection was Feb.20 at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers are Arthur Rabago, Roy Maricle, Justin Granger, Warren Morris, Joe David Vercher, Sr. and Joe David Vercher, Jr. Born on Nov. 28, 1949 in Orange to her parents, Stanley Gerrish and Thelma Octavin (Nation) Gerrish, she was a lifelong resident of Orange and she worked as a waitress most recently at Waffle House in Orange where she retired in 2010.

Nancy was of the Christian faith, she enjoyed working puzzles both crossword and word search, playing bingo, sewing and spending time spoiling her grandchildren.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents. Those who will most cherish her memory are her sons, Bobby Nichols of Pasadena and Hershel Hoffpauir of Orange; her stepfather, Tommy Vercher of Orange; her sister, Susan Peddy of Woodville; her brother Malcolm Gerrish of Orange; her grandchildren, Devin Hustoft, Justice Nichols and Iyana Hoffpauir. Nancy is also survived by numerous members of her extended family. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Wilson Trahan Orange Wilson Trahan, 89, of Orange passed away on Feb. 18, 2014 at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont.

A visitation was Friday, Feb. 21 at Dorman Funeral Home, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. A Christian Burial Service was Feb. 22 at the funeral home with Deacon Melvin Payne officiating. Entombment followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

He was born on July 5, 1924 in Abbeville, La. to parents Eugenia (Touchette) and Oscar Trahan. He had lived in the Orange area for 60 plus years. Wilson was a blacksmith with Livingston Shipyard for 32 years and was a member of St. Mary Obits Cont. Page 9A

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Catholic Church. Wilson loved playing the harmonica, going to horse races and training them.

He was preceded by his wife of 62 years in 2005, Ozite Trahan; son, Billy Trahan; parents and 16 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his sons, Earl Trahan and wife, Patricia of Little Cypress, Roger Trahan and wife, Betty of Vinton, Ricky Trahan and wife, Ludy of West Orange, Robert Trahan of Orange. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ranell Bray, Shannon Trahan, Brandi Conn, Amanda Forester, Brandy Psencik, Kim Back, Renee Delano, Kelly, Brett and Seth Trahan, Gillum Arnold; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Bray, Aiden Delano, Keagan and Taylor Trahan, Gabriel and Logan Back, Arlana, Brandon and Makayla Delano, one on the way, Kinsley Trahan and additional two great-granddaughters.

Millie Gordy Orangefield Millie Gordy, 77, of Orangefield, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were Feb. 20 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Jacob Fitzgerald of First Baptist Church in Zavalla. A graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. at Village Mills Cemetery in Village Mills.

Born in Village Mills, Texas, on Dec. 9, 1936, Millie was the daughter of James Ellis Overstreet and Ebbie (Mullins) Overstreet. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

She loved playing dominos and hunting and fishing with her husband. Millie will be sadly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her father James Overstreet; mother, Ebbie Overstreet Pearson; stepfather, Tommy Pearson; son, Gerald Edmond Wiggins; brother, Bill Overstreet; and sisters, Alma Jewel Stephenson and Lottie Behannan.

Millie is survived by her husband, D.M. (Delbert) Gordy of Orangefield; children, Wayne Wiggins and wife Sheryl of Orange, Rhonda Ladner Fayard, Rudy Ladner and Jeannine, Randy Ladner and wife, Valerie, Russell Ladner and wife Stephanie, Ronnie Ladner and Mandy, all of Lakeshore Miss., Deborah Wells, Pamela Milligan, Quentin and Brian Gordy all of Orange.

She is also survived by her three oldest grandchildren, Clayton Ladner and wife Jill, Ashley and Joel Wiggins, 21 younger grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters Lois Powell and husband Pete, formerly of Orange and Pauline Dixon and husband Charles of Mauriceville.

Bonnie Peveto Orange Bonnie Lee Pepper Peveto, 72, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at her home. Funeral services were Feb. 22 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Serving as pallbearers were Dean, Justin, Zack and Chad Pepper, Patrick Toomey and Dale Dugas.

Born in Oklahoma City, Okla. on July 25, 1941, Bonnie was the daughter of Raymond Lee Riley and Era Marie (Blocker) Riley.

Bonnie taught special education at Orangefield and was a secretary at Orange County Road and Bridge. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

After retiring from Orange County she enjoyed traveling and had a deep passion for life and her children whom she loved dearly.

Preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie is survived by her sons, Jack Dean and Chad Pepper, both of Bridge City; daughter, Dana Toomey and husband, Patrick of Little Cypress and her children’s father Jack Pepper of Bridge City.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Zackary Dean, Taylor Dayne, Justin and Brean-

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na Pepper and Renna Lee Toomey; great-grandchildren, Patrick Dean and Peyton Lee Pepper; brother, Allen Ray Riley and wife Sheila of Bryan; and half-sister Lana Henley of Austin; special friends and traveling buddies, Norma Hoffpauir and Sherry Flowers.

Charles Cook Formerly Orange Memorial service for Mr. Charles “Gale” Cook, 90, of Nacogdoches was Feb. 22, 2014, at Laird Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Little officiating.

Charles “Gale” Cook was born in Port Arthur on June 13, 1923, to Lee Cook and Bernice Jacobs Cook. Gale joined the Army Air Corps on Dec. 17, 1941, and separated Oct. 30, 1945. He served a tour in the China Burma India Theater and the Pacific Theater of Operations with the 20th Army Air Force. Gale was a graduate of the Texas A&M College of Architecture. He was a practicing registered architect for 61 years. Gale married Judy Murphy on Dec. 5, 1943.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; his son, Charles Dean Cook; and his parents.

Gale married Julia Morris on Sept. 7, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Julia; his children, Sandra Cook Weaver and husband, Ralph, Philip Gale Cook and wife, Nancy, and Colleen Cook and friend, Tina Talamini; stepdaughters, Mona Morris Shires and husband, Rick, and Mary Morris Parker and husband, Mike; his grandchildren, Jason Burke Weaver and wife, Christine, Collin Gale Weaver and fiance, Christina, Zachary Jon Weaver and wife, Ellen, Charles Justus Cook, Nicholas Gale Cook and wife, Bonnie, Caroline Murphy Cook, Kristin Shires, Kendall Shires, Noelle Parker and Hope Parker, as well as two great-granddaughters, Katherine and Emily Weaver.

Jason, Collin and Zachary Weaver, Justus, Nicholas and Caroline Cook will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family wishes to express special thanks to Gale’s caregiver of the last months, Tasha Sailors. Also, thanks to Dr. Brent Campbell and staff, as well as Dr. Philip LaBarbera and staff. Memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas or the charity of your choice.

Richard Quigley Bridge City Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley, 84, of Bridge City, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange.

Funeral Services were Feb. 22, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers were Jeremy, Cory and Cody Quigley, Jeff Burton, Patrick Scott and Clint Perkins.

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Feb. 12, 1930, Rusty was the son of Richard Lee Quigley, Sr. and Velma (King) Quigley. Rusty was an electrician at Firestone, where he retired. He served proudly in the Navy and was a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Bridge City. Rusty had a passion for saltwater fishing, his family, hard work and would often spend time in his beachside cabin. He was fondly loved and will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margie N. Quigley; sister, Jill Edwards; and brother-in-law, Floyd Edwards.

Rusty is survived by his son, Mike Quigley of Bridge City and daughter, Patricia Ann Burton and husband, Stephen of Austin.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeremy, Cody and Cory Quigley and his wife, Kristin, all of Bridge City, Jeff Burton of Austin and Lisa Scott and husband, Patrick of Houston; great-grandchildren, Konner Quigley and Abigail Scott and nephew, Rick Edwards. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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Overdue debt paid in full COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

“Here’s the deal,” stated Robbie L. Bias after I unwittingly replied that I did not have a group to fish the following day.“You owe me one,” he stated in no uncertain terms and I am collecting on that debt tomorrow morning.

Either you drive up here to the camp and show me those two creek channel holes in the back of Toro that you beat up for years or I will drive down and you will take me wade fishing for the first time!”

It was obvious that he was not going to be put off again and because there was a possibility of another unplanned baseball game Monday evening, we agreed to the wading gig. Robbie has a daughter and two grandkids in Beaumont so he drove down that night and enjoyed a family visit as well.

He made a very good spinnerbait that I used on Toledo Bend back in the early seventies and we traded information almost weekly until I started spending more time chasing trout and redfish closer to home. He is a year older than I am and has gotten a little fatter as well as he had to squeeze into the largest pair of waders I had on hand.

We could not have picked a better day, but you wouldn’t have known that listening to him bitch and moan. He continually reminded me that the weather was better suited for hunting big bass on T-Bend when he wasn’t griping about the muddy bottom, but I would have expected no less.“This crud is more like duck hunting mud”….”We take the kids to Galveston in the summer and it ain’t like this”…..”How far do we have to walk to catch a fish?”

I wouldn’t have fished at all had he not insisted, but it was actually a win-win trip for me.It afforded me an opportunity to wade some water that I hadn’t fished all year and if the fish weren’t there he would be ready to go to Peggy’s on the Bayou and eat by ten o’clock.

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Texans no. 1 Pick may not be Johnny Football KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

The National Football League’s Scouting Combine that just concluded at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is becoming the Holy Grail for teams selecting the correct collegiate football players in the upcoming draft in May. More than 300 college football prospects, talented enough to play at the next level in the NFL, were invited to this year’s combine where the scouts from the 32 NFL teams tested these athletes with onfield drills that measured speed, size and the athletic ability to successfully compete in the league.

This group included a record 102 underclassmen that chose to leave college and declare for the NFL draft.

Besides the on-field drills, the combine also conducted personal interviews with each player with the team’s general manager, head coach or even the owner. A player can have anywhere from 10 to 15 interviews in one night.

Medical examinations also provided a key source of information. Each team uses its complete medical staff for the physicals, and prospects are checked from head-to-toe.

Much of the focus was on the Houston Texans who earned the No. 1 draft pick because it was the lousiest NFL team during the 2013 season. So the Texans’ staff scrutinized the best players in this year’s draft, hoping to fill their biggest need which is at the quarterback position.

The three best players at this position appear to be Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel, Louisville’s Teddy Bridgewater and Central Florida’s Blake Bortles. But the best athlete in the upcoming draft could very well be defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney, an All-American from South Carolina.

The consensus around the Lone Star State is that the Texans should select Manziel as their No. 1 overall pick and be done with it. After all Manziel is a Texas native, played his college ball at nearby Texas A&M and definitely is a fan favorite. And if the draft were a popularity contest, Manziel would win hands down.

Unfortunately, that’s not exactly the way teams decide on who should be their No. 1 pick. The NFL teams have less than 10 weeks to decide whether this prospect can step right into a starting position and contribute to team victories, if he’s going to blend into the team’s chemistry or is he just going to play for a huge paycheck.

Texans’ General Manager Rick Smith told the Houston Chronicle Monday. “Quarterback is obviously the most important position in our game because, really, it’s difficult to win without one. The quarterback in our league, to me, is the position that’s the most important.”

Joe Kazmar’s grand daughters Jennifer 16 (left) and Shannon 13 (right) standing with Earl Thomas III at the River Front Mardi Gras Parade

The top two quarterbacks, Manziel and Bridgewater, are as different as night and day. Manziel is flashy and hyper on the field while Bridgewater is calm and refined. However, both seem to get the job of winning done really well. Manziel will take off and run with the football while Bridgewater will spend more time searching for an open receiver and has developed into a smart, accurate passer.

The Texans new head coach Bill O’Brien loves coaching quarterbacks, which means he can select a quarterback he can nurture and develop to his preferred system of play over the years.

O’Brien got a good dose of quarterback Bortles under game conditions while at Penn State last season when Central Florida upset the Nittany Lions 34-31 at Happy Valley. Bortles threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns.

The victory enabled UCF coach George O’Leary to beat his protégé O’Brien. When O’Leary coached at Georgia Tech, O’Brien was an assistant coach for seven years.

O’Leary thinks very highly of the 6-5, 232-pound Bortles because he’s so athletic and so very competitive. O’Brien values O’Leary’s opinion which could help Bortles become the Texans’ No. 1 draft pick.

Clowney tried to convince the Texans that good offense wins games but defense wins championships and used the 2013 Seattle Seahawks as his example.

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Rattle up fish in February OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

Down in Alexandria Louisiana resides the home of the undisputed most popular fishing lure known man, the one and only Ratl-trap by Bill Lewis lures.

No matter where you go to fish you can bet that somebody somewhere is probably chunking a Rat-l-trap. During this time of the year these lipless crankbaits step up to front of the line as far as catching fish is concerned. Springtime means red “traps” fished in and around the grass on both Toledo bend and Sam Rayburn. Chunking and winding the various shades and sizes of Rat-l-traps has produced countless numbers of fish for anglers over the years on both of the big lakes. Plenty of folks use these versatile lures to help them locate fish in an area, the Rat-l-trap enables anglers to cover plenty of water in just about any

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depth imaginable.

In the month of February and on into the spring the Rat-l-traps will be a mainstay of most anglers who are looking to catch numbers of fish as well as some really big fish. The 1/2 ounce size is perhaps the most popular of the Rat-l-trap family, probably due to the fact that it catches both numbers and quality fish. The 3/4 and 1 ounce sizes were designed for bigger fish and different applications, these larger versions are really popular on Rayburn while the 1/2 ounce is preferred on T-bend.

Here at home on the Sabine River and in Sabine Lake the Rat-l-trap works especially well on both fresh and saltwater fish. My personal favorite fish to catch on the Rat-l-trap has to be the redfish. By running the banks of the river and Intracoastal canal with a chrome or gold 1/2 ounce Rat-l-trap you can really get your string stretched by quality redfish. My good friend Chris Gunn of Orange just lives and dies by the Rat-l-trap, hard to blame him because they really work. Many years ago when Chris Uzzle Page 3B

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ter was much more off-colored than I expected, but I have caught fish in worse. Robbie felt compelled, however, to point out that it looked like a pig pen compared to Toledo Bend.

The incessant complaining, which was never intended to be interpreted as friendly teasing, ceased momentarily when a very nice trout jerked the slack out of his line and headed for the ICW.“It must be a big choupique,” he shouted as the fish turned sideways and bucked his light drag. Make no mistake about it.Robbie Lavergne Bias (the L. is now no longer a secret) can flat out fish, but he was more intent on jacking with me than catching that trout.

“What do you do with these nasty things when you catch them,” he asked holding up the five pound plus trout.“You don’t eat them with all of those worms….do you? I wish it would have been a choupique!”

We were going to release the fish we caught anyway, but it certainly had nothing to do with worms. By the time Robbie finally announced that his waders were cutting off the circulation to his feet we had caught and released 15 to 20 more of those fat choupiques. The two largest specks were 26 to 27-inch ish and we each missed a larger fish while half heartedly trying to get a grip on them to remove the lure.

We finished the day as expected with a shrimp Po-Boy on a jalapeno bun at Peggy’s and I was instructed to find a more user-friendly

area to wade should he ever make another trip.

In all honesty, it was a special day as we recalled the names of past T-Bend guides and great bass fishermen that we worked and fished with four decades ago!

While I was very pleased to find those trout, I was surprised that they continued to feed to some degree even after the tide all but stopped.

We stayed in a very small area and muddied it up even more due to plodding around in the thigh-burning mud, but the fish never moved on us.

Even more surprising, and I can’t recall this happening in a long time, we never changed lures the entire morning. Robbie wasn’t about to change as long as he was catching fish and having changed lures only after he caught that first trout, I was simply too lazy to dig out another lure.

The bait that was so good to us all morning was a pink and silver Catch 2000. The bait and color is listed as 20MR-HP. I started with a chartreuse/gold model that has been good lately, but couldn’t get the first strike. We never fished any water deeper than four feet and never hooked the first redfish.

As he pulled out of the driveway I promised to drive up to T-Bend and show Robbie those spots before one of us dies to which he immediately snapped back, “Then you better make it quick!”

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2nd with a score of 312 and Westbrook was 3rd posting a 317. Teams are made up of 5 players with the 4 lowest scores accounting for the team total. BC had strong play from all 5 members.

Sophomore Skyler Petroski and Junior David Hearn shot rounds of 74 each while Sophomore Justin Smith had a

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Defense won the Super Bowl for Seattle when the defense shut down Denver’s potent offense,” Clowney said at the Combine last week. “You had a great quarterback in Peyton Manning, but defense won the Super Bowl for Seattle.”

Clowney was measured at 6-5¼ and 266 pounds Monday and was the fastest defensive lineman at the Combine, running the 40-yard dash in a remarkable 4.53 seconds, which is the average speed of the wide receivers at the Combine.

He believes he should be the No. 1 draft choice.

Clowney came out of Rock Hill, S.C. and was recruited by almost every major college program in the country. He was the highest-rated prospect. Now he is again.

“That’s one of my goals, to go No. 1,” Clowney said. “I came out of high school as the No. 1 player, so I want to come out of the Combine as the No. 1 guy.”

Clowney knows Houston Texans owner Bob McNair, who also graduated from the

University of South Carolina, which shouldn’t hurt his chances of being the Texans’ top pick in May. The next 10 weeks should be very interesting around the offices in Reliant Stadium. Manziel should have the inside track as the top choice, but stranger things have happened, like drafting defensive end Mario Williams over quarterback Vince Young in 2005.

KWICKIES…Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan has returned to the Houston Astros to serve as the team’s executive advisor to his son Reid, the president of business operations, General Manager Jeff Luhnow and owner Jim Crane.

Former Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, who was hired last month as the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, has been working really hard getting the playbook together. When he finishes that project, he will then start working with quarterback Joe Flacco and the Ravens offense during April OTAs. College basketball’s two winningest active coaches matched wits Saturday night

round of 81. Sophomore Conner Guillotte shot an 83 and Junior Noah Mathews carded an 87.

Bryce Shaver of Lumberton won the individual title with a score of 73. After regulation play, Petroski and Hearn would have to go back out along with Cameron Duhon of Orangefield and Tyler Ford of

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Lumberton to decide 2nd and 3rd place medalist. All four players had rounds of 74 and after 2 playoff holes Skyler Petroski took 2nd place and Cameron Duhon the 3rd place medal.

The BC team was the District Runner up and Regional qualifier last year and has their goals set high for this year.

technical fouls and ejected from the game. “I just thought that was the worst call of the year,” Boeheim said after the game. “I hated to see the game decided on that call.”

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and I started fishing together I first saw how hard and vicious the redfish strikes could be, from then on I was as they say “hooked”. Redfish on Ratl-traps are the leading reason for freshwater enthusiasts to return to saltwater during the fall and winter months. The same fisherman who believe that fishing is not fishing unless it is at one the lakes are the very same folks you see sneaking out of the boat launch when the weather chills and the rumors are out about redfish running the shorelines. The initial strike and subsequent run associated with this style of fishing is perhaps one of the best thrills you may encounter in our part of the world, just ask someone with a doubled over rod and screaming drag if you don’t believe me.

In the coming weeks it would be wise to not get caught out on the water without one of these fish catching baits, they work well in a variety of conditions and are very user friendly. Chrome, gold, crawfish patterns, as well as shad imitations are perhaps the most popular for both fresh and saltwater fishermen.

Get a couple next time you are out shopping because when the fish turn on, these lures are usually the first to go.

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‘Uncle Vanya’ is a poignant and political classic, filled with humor, hope and loss.

“Uncle Vanya” has been translated and adapted thousands of times since its premiere in Moscow in 1899 and is widely considered one of the greatest plays of modern drama.

Lamar University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will perform Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece Feb. 27 to March 2, directed and adapted in a new version by faculty member Joel Grothe.

The play tells the story of the Voynitsky family living on a countryside estate and dealing with major political and social upheavals in Russia around the turn of the 20th century. The story remains relevant today because Chekhov tackled subjects to which anyone can relate, such as family conflict, wasted opportunity, unrequited love and societal unrest.

“I think our audiences will really respond to it. It’s the kind of play that we do in a university theatre setting that not a lot of others in the area are going to do,” said Grothe, assistant professor of theatre.

Grothe’s adaptation features a mostly contemporary setting, moving the action to Louisiana to examine the incredible cultural dichotomy of the region.

“It’s a new take on a classic.

I read about a dozen different adaptations, but I wanted to do my own version and give the actors a chance to take more ownership of the language, as they would in a film,” said Grothe. “It also worked to depict the cultural and class dichotomies of the play in a region where those lines still exist today.”

Travon Haggerty of Baytown, a senior communication major with an emphasis in film, takes on the role of Vanya. The cast also features Chaz Romero, Orangefield; Natalie Sell, Klein; Rebecca Aswell, Bastrop; Tracie VanLaw, Winnie; Hayden Gilbert, Lumberton; and Joseph Jordan, Vidor.

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Travon Haggerty of Baytown, starts as Vanya.

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Voynitsky. David Hooker, English instructor at the Lamar Institute of Technology, appears as Professor Serebryakov.

Performances of “Uncle Vanya” will be in the Studio Theatre, inside the University Theatre building, located at 4400 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway on the Lamar campus. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 27 through March 1, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 2. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $10 for senior citizens, students and LU faculty/staff; and $7 for LU students. Call (409) 880-2250 for reservations and additional info or visit www.lamar.edu/ theatre.

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Paradise Donuts and Deli cut the ribbon in Bridge City

Paradise Donuts and Deli celebrate their grand opening

Staff Report For The Record The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to their membership with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Paradise Donuts and Deli is located in the new shopping center at 2875 Texas Ave., Suite B in Bridge City. Owned and operated by a local Christian family, Joseph, DeAnn, Elijah, Rebekah, Hannah and Samuel are hometown folks.

As the first in Texas, they are excited to bring something new and different to Bridge

City. Everything in the restaurant is made fresh daily and they boast they have the best tasting donuts, twists, apple fritters and cinnamon rolls.

Their sausage, boudain and crawfish rolls are made from homemade bread daily. Once you try them, they assure you that you will come back for more.

At Paradise, lunch is served daily with a menu to include delicious sandwiches or wraps with one of a variety of delicious soups which changes daily. They can also provide sandwich platters for home or office events.

Paradise is open Monday thru Saturday from 4:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. As proud supporters of the Cardinals & Bobcats, they are proud to invest back into the community. An open invitation is extended to stop by to visit and attend their Grand Opening on Saturday, March 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Elite Dance Force wins awards Staff Report For The Record

Throughout the past two weekends in February, Amy’s Elite Dance Force’s Competition Dance Team has attended two different dance competitions and have come home victorious from both events.

This is the dance studio’s second year in business. Amy’s dance team consists of 18 dancers, who range from 5-15 years old.

The team has twelve routines they take to competition with them including one Junior Production/Large Group, one Mini/Junior Small Group, a Junior Trio, a Mini/Junior Duet, and many solos.

These routines received numerous Platinum, Elite High Golds, and High Gold achievements throughout both dance competitions. Throughout both events these dancers have achieved 1st and 3rd Overall Junior Large Group/Production, 1st and 5th Overall Mini/Junior Small Group, 2nd and 3rd Overall Junior Trio, 4th

Overall Mini/Junior Duet, and several Top Overall Soloist awards, beating out over 20 routines in each section of competition.

They also won many top costume awards and a few special awards including “Sassy Moves,” “Cute and Sassy Routine,” and “Most Photogenic.”

At last weekend’s event the team took home two top teacher awards.

Most of AEDF’s dancers have only been taking dance classes for the past year and a half and it is more than half of the team’s first time to ever be on a competitive dance team.

These well-rounded dancer’s work hard in both school and dance and their continuous dedication and love for the sport is what has helped them achieve such high recognition in both recent competitions.

Their dance teachers and parents are very proud and wish them much luck throughout the rest of their 2014 competitive dance season.

Amy’s Elite Dance Force is located at 2875 Texas Ave in Bridge City.

Elite Dance Force posing after their victories

LCM Powerlifters Win Various Medals at Meet

Congratulations Pvt. Alex Parish Pvt Alex Parrish, of Orange graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA on November 27, 2013. Pvt Parrish successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of 472 recruits in Delta Company, Training Platoon 1065. While in recruit training Pvt Parrish was a fireteam leader. Following his leave home, he returned to Camp Pendleton for Military Combat Training and graduated Feb. 11, 2014. Pvt Parrish is currently attending Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School in 29 Palms, Calif.

Powerlifters picking up medals at the recent LCM Meet include, from left, Tyler Hanna, Taylor Swares, Robertnica Stevens, Nautica Peeples, Blake LeBlanc, Courtney Price, Nikki Mathis, Carter Beck, Taylor Reichart, Ryan Burke. Courtney Price was named the best girl lifter of the meet.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 26, 2014

St. Mary Catholic School Student Council receives multiple awards

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Connecting New Audiences AUSTIN – The Texas Buffalo Soldiers program has scheduled some exciting programs and activities for families this spring. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department programs bring history to life with stories, costumes and activities, while providing an opportunity for audiences to explore what it was like to be a Buffalo Solider.

Buffalo Soldiers were our country’s first professional black soldiers. The 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments served on the western frontier more than 100 years ago. Their posts ranged from Texas to the Dakota territories where the soldiers’ main job was to support the westward expansion of the United States.

“What many people don’t realize is that Buffalo Soldiers were some of the original outdoorsmen. These soldiers were hunting and fishing, camping, riding bikes and even serving as some of the country’s first park rangers,” says Texas State Parks outreach coordinator Ky Harkey.

“We teach outdoor skills while making connections to history and the outdoors,” say

Luis Padilla, Buffalo Soldiers Program coordinator. “Our goal is to not only share history, but to share Our Story.”

“Buffalo Soldiers programs offer hands-on, interpretive exhibits where you can learn how to track an animal, fish with a cane pole, cook over a campfire, dress up in costume and even saddle a horse” says Padilla.

“These programs are entertaining, engaging and fun for the whole family. There is no way anyone can leave our programs and not feel a connection to the past.”

Programs are offered across the state this spring, including several programs in the Austin area, as well as Lake Bob Sandlin and Lake Brownwood state parks. Interested audiences are encouraged to visit texasstateparks.org/buffalosoldiers to learn more and find upcoming Buffalo Soldiers calendar listings. Volunteer opportunities also exist. Learn more by visiting the Buffalo Soldier volunteer website.

To schedule a visit for your group or school, contact Sgt. Luis Padilla at BuffaloSoldiers@tpwd.texas.gov or (512) 389-8569.

BCAmerican Legion Post 250 Memorialized “The Four Chaplains”

Pictured is Chaplain Bobby Vincent, who lit a candle for each of the Four Chaplains and Arlene Howland (Post Adjutant) who read the legend of the four.

Staff Report For The Record Post 250 presented a program in memory and in honor of the four Chaplains who literally gave their lives that others might live.The Four Chaplains, one Catholic Priest, one Jewish Rabbi, and two Protestant Ministers – all Army Chaplains aboard the troopship “Dorchester” were going through Torpedo Alley when an enemy submarine torpedoed the ship.

As the troops jumped ship into the freezing waters, the four chaplains took off their

own life jackets and gave them some of the last soldiers to leave before the ship sank. This tragic event was the third largest loss of life in a single event during There were few, if any, dry eyes during the ceremony.

These “Four Chaplains” represented the true ideal of brotherhood and patriotism. As the ship sank, the four chaplains held each other, arms linked in a circle and prayed, each in their own way, to our Heavenly Father. One survivor said it was the greatest thing he had ever seen or hoped to see, this side of heaven.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, February 19, 2014

LCJH Choir receive awards at solo and ensemble competition

Orange County Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Evening Services: Youth & Children - 6:30 p.m.

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m.

Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Vocalists are front row from left to right - Oriana Amodeo, Trinity Harmon, and Mayra Hernandez. On the second row are McKenzie Guillory, Nick Mugleston, Connor Reno, Hayley Votava, and Meagan Mathews. Third row from left include Haylie Cates, Aaryn Arnold, Rachel Belcher, and Aidan Croaker. Seth Gardner is not pictured.

Staff Report For The Record Friday evening, thirteen members of the Little Cypress Junior High Choir attended the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 10 solo and ensemble contest.

Each student prepared and memorized a solo for performance in front of a single

judge who gave them a written critique and rating.

Ten of those singers received “Superior” or First Division ratings for their performances.

They are Oriana Amodeo, McKenzie Guillory, Nick Mugleston, Connor Reno, Hayley Votava, Meagan Mathews, Aaryn Arnold, Rachel Belcher, Aidan Croaker, and Seth Gardner. Three students earned “Excellent” ratings. They are

Haylie Cates, Trinity Harmon, and Mayra Hernandez.

These results are even more impressive considering that their contest date had to be rescheduled for a month later than planned, during which time the students did not get

to practice during school hours.

According to LCJH Choir Teacher, Stephanie Teague, “I am very impressed with the level of dedication and commitment the students have shown.”

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Fundraiser The Fraternal Order of Eagles’ weekly fundraiser is being held Thursday. This week’s menu includes Chicken & Dumplings, Peas & Carrots, Purple Hull Peas, Bread & Cookie for $8. You may dine

in, pick up your order or delivery is available when 2 or more lunches or ordered.

Send in you orders by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Leave a message at the Eagles after 4 p.m., fax 8869735, e-mail peggycloud@att. net or call Peggy at (409) 6984875 before 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Fraternal Order of Eagles located at 803 N. 28 St.

Orange

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ASH Wednesday Service at St. Mark Lutheran Church The families of St. Mark Lutheran Church cordially invites our community to attend a potluck meal and Ash Wednesday service. We will gather at 6 p.m. to enjoy the meal that we wish to share with all of you, followed by our evening worship service at 7 p.m. We are a

small church but great in faith and love. We look forward to an evening of great fellowship and food as well as begin our Lenten journey with the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. We worship a God who loves all of his children, so please join us and allow us to share God’s. Blessings with you on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13 Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

SETX Hospice Ann Mystery Dinner Theater Mar. 31 & April 1 Two nights of fun and frolick begin at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Hall in Orange includes dinner, door prizes, silent auction and entertainment. “A Fatal Night at the County Fair” is a mystery that needs to be solved.

Put your fair clothes on and come out to the county fair. Tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased in advance at the hospice office. For more info or reservations call 1.800.749.3497 or 409.886.0622.

Church Sponsors YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

Four Area Locations

1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch office@stpaulfamily.org Sun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided at all services) For Mid & Sr. High Youth Sun. Afternoon: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

For Children Ages 4–10 on Wednesday evening – 6 to 7 p.m. – JAM (Jesus & Me) Club

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8 a.m. - Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. - Celebration Service in Praise Center 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - Worship in Sanctuary 5 p.m. - UMYF & Kids Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux www.fumcorange.org

Trinity Baptist Church NEW LOCATION: 1819 16th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-4573 - Church 409-988-3003 - Pastor Paul Zoch Worship Services: Traditional - 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays (Young & Young @ Heart) Potluck: 6 p.m.

Fun, Games, Singing & Bible Study: 7 p.m.

The Little Church with a Big Heart.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Services at 9 a.m.

6108 Hazelwood 409-779-9039

Celebrating 50 years

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Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Lynn Ashcroft, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule: Bible Study at 9:15 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:30 Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Children’s Activities.

First Christian Church of Orangefield 4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

Cowboy Church of Orange County 673 FM 1078 Orange 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Ladies & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:40 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, West Orange, Texas 77630 (409) 882-0862 Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch Services: Sunday Morning 10:00 am Morning Service 11:00 am Nightly Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Service 6:00 pm

New Life Assembly of God

7375 FM 105 Orange, Tx Pastor Keith Pennington Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Wed Worship 7 p.m.

Contact Linda Ward 735-2709

Living Word Church Hw 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659 www.livingwordtx.org Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Service - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

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Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APARTMENTS NOW LEASING 1 & 2 BDRM. APTS at the VILLAGE APARTMENTS in Bridge City. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood setting. Select units have covered parking and washer / dryer conections.

Some units have full size washer / dryers included.

Huge walk-in closets, ceramic tile flooring, garden tub/shower, ceiling fans in all rooms. Top rated school district, family friendly.

Small pets welcome! Just moments from all of the big refinery job sites. Starting at $725 monthly. Call and ask for Victoria @ (409) 7357696. (2/26) 1/1 FURNISHED APARTMENT, 2619 Briggs Dr., Victory Gardens, 3 blocks from Bridge City. Drug / smoke and pet free, all utilities paid, $600 monthly, (409) 735-4569. (2/26) MOVE IN SPECIAL! Clean 1 and 2 bedroom apts.,Chateau Royal Apartments, 208 10 th. St., Orange, (409) 886-4176.

(2/26) LAND FOR SALE SELLER FINANCE! 2 to 4 acre tracts. LCM Schools, MMUD water nad sewer can be financed with land. Culvert, drive and dirt pad installed. Mobiles and livestock OK. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC (409) 745-1115. (3/18) 5 ACRE RESTRICTED HOMESITE. Mauriceville schools, improved pasture with 2 small ponds. MMUD water and sewer available.

Additional acreage available for purchase. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC (409) 745-1115. (3/18) NEW

DEVELOPMENT!

Twin lake estates – Now preselling lots! Orangefield IWSD, concrete streets, public water and sewer, natural gas, private lake access. Restricted homesites, call today to reserve your lot! Opening Soon! COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC (409) 745-1115. (3/18) ROOMS FOR RENT “GOLDEN GIRLS” – A TAKE OFF OF REAL LIFE. Many older ladies are now home sharing expenses.

Searching for two ladies, non-smokers, to share home. Furnished bedrooms with king size bed, laundry room inside home and kitchen. $300 with all utilities paid. Upscale Neighborhood. Come share my home with me. Phone 409-6709272. (tfn)

BC AREA, as little as $30 daily for rooms, m.H.’S by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 7358801 or 734-7771. (Cctfn) HOME SALES 3/2/2, 2404 POST OAK LANE, LCMISD, Nice brick orange home on corner lot garden room overlooking back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walk-ins in master bdrm. , Shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, new tile and new carpeted floors, fenced back yard, (reduced to $190,000) for more info call edee @ (409) 670-9272 or 330-4470. (tfn) REMODELED 2/1 IN BC, ON FARM DR., (409) 6781741. (2/26)

COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES NICE OFFICE SPACE, ON BLAND ST., BC, former lawyer’s office, newly redone, nice. (409) 735-2030.

(M&r) FOR RENT ON ROUNDBUNCH RD, BC, various sizes and prices, frontage available.

Rear spaces cheaper and perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. (409) 735-2030.

(M&r) HOME RENTALS 4/2 IN BRIDGE CITY. $800 mo. Refrences required 474-9127 (KG tfn) M.H. RENTALS 3/1 & 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 BLOCK FROM SCHOOLS, Large Lot, W./D Hookups, No Pets, $550 And $400 Monthly + Dep., (409) 7208699. (3/5/14)

USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & Up, Harry’s appliances, 302 10th. St. (10Th. & Main), orange, we buy used appliances, 886-4111. (HS)

20 GAS DRYERS! $100 & Up, all work! Call Harry at (409) 886-4111.

GAS DRYER, $100; ELECTRIC DRYER, $100; Washing Machine, $100, (409) 735-7163. (JD tfn) HOUSEKEEPING- residential, commercial. Excellent references. 409-7348096 (H-02/19)

EMPLOYMENT TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers: Company. Home Every Week. Excellent Pay & Benefits. Pd Empty & Loaded. No Touch, 50% D&H. CDL-A, 3 yrs exp.

• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday 800-588-7911 x225 (2/2 MISCELLANEOUS 4 PC KING SIZE BEDROOM SUITE: Excellent condition. Hand carved with Sleigh bed. includes matress & bed springs. Pd $2500 asking $1500 Call 318.374.0804 for showing.

(3/5) DINING TABLE W/ 4 CHAIRS, $350; headboard, paid $1,000 will take $450; entertainment center, $250; dyson vacuum, still in warranty; call to see at (409) 670-9272 or 330-4470. (edee) MOVING

Bridge City 2 - 30’ Fema Trailers for rent, 1/1, mosty furnished One M. H. space available

FOR SALE: 2 CEMETERY PLOTS, HILLCREST CEMETERY, 4560 Hwy 87: Lot 66D-4 and Lot 82D-3. in the Catholic (Garden of Gethsemane) area blessed by the Bishop $1500 OBO. Call 409.383.7186 or (7786) (02/26)

(409) 697-2552

Stakes Electric

Residential & Commercial Free Estimates

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Apply Online at www.gulfmarkenergy.com

I’VE GOT PUPPIES; they’re eating me out of house and home! Beautiful black and white, will grow to 40-60 lbs. They need good homes! Call Jonnie at (409) 988-9472.

PSA AL-ANON meets Wednesday & Sunday at 7 pm. 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior.

Meets every Tues. At 7 pm.

CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer Advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting. Comprehensive training is provided, anyone interested should contact the crisis center at (409) 8326530.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, INC. “A casa program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time.

You can apply by calling 1-877-586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.Advocates-4-children-inc.Org [there is an application at this website]. 30 Hours of training is required. Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is needed!

OPEN HOUSE NEW HOMES

Meadow Brook Subdivision All underground utilities Class A subdivision includes sidewalks, Street lights

1417 Elizabeth Stone Drive 3/2/2 w/1,900 sq. ft. of living space.

Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 1st.

Come See!

License #’s Customer: # 25151 Master: # 14161

Run Regular Shifts in Beaumont.

CDL-A w/ “X” Endorsement Needed 1 yr 18-wheeler or Tanker Exp. Req.

PETS

At immaculate conception education building, 4100 lincoln (corner of lincoln & washington) in groves. For more information call 9620480.

3/2/2 w/1,900 sq. ft. of living space.

409-749-4873

Excellent Pay & Benefits + 401K Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Drivers and Safety Bonuses No Over the Road, you’re home daily

PRIVATELY-OWNED, SINGLE MAUSOLEUM CRYPT for sale in Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Price negotiable. Call 409330-0030. (3/12)

1408 Elizabeth Stone Drive

Specializing in older home rewires.

Drivers: New Year, New Career!

800–577– 8853

Curtis

R&R RV PARK

HERE’S MY CARD

Call:

SALE!

Mathis TV, wood cabinet, collector’s item, will consider all offers; dining table w/ 4 chairs, $300; head board, paid $1,000 will take $250; small but tall glass top, 3 drawers at bottom, $100; large wood entertainment center, $350; roll up wood desk, $75; angel to go on mail box, $35; Dyson vacuum w/ instructions and extended warranty, $100; rocking chair, grandma type, very old, $10; computer char, brown, comfortable, $10; coffee table w/ white and gold trim, $35; dolls for sale, make offer. Antique dish set, make offer. NOTE I would like to buy a pillow top mattress! Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 670-9272. (Edee, tfn)

(409) 735-5305 or 886-7183

BURTON BOAT WORKS l.l.c. outboard motor and boat repairs

Mike Burton

2968 E. Roundbunch Orange, Texas 77630 ph: 409-883-BOAT (2628) • fax: 409-8832629

Residential & Commercial Cleaning

Sparkling

NOW HIRING

LLC Cleaning ServiCe Cleaning ServiCe 409-886-1630

3515 Mockingbird, Suite D, Pinehurst

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

HARRY’S

Since 1963

APPLIANCE & SERVICE INC Big Selection of Reconditioned Appliances All Used Appliances Sold with Warranty • FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS/DRYERS AIR CONDITIONERS • RANGES

We Sell Parts For All major Brands ~ We Service What We Sell

886-4111

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The Record • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 9B

Theme: Children’s Books

Garage Sales

Last Week’s Solution

UPCOMING SALE! SAT. 3/8, 1000 REBECCA, BC, Multi Family, 8 till 3. Furniture, 2X and 3X clothes, books, kitchen items, baby items, exercise equip., Much More! (3/5) SAT 105 DAVIS ST. W.O 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Large garage sell, cleaning out storage buildings.

Glassware, rolltop desk, kitchen hatch, wooden decoys, pocket knives, many small collectables, vintage frames, old magazines, more.

ACROSS

1. Bikini, e.g.

6. U.S. central bank 9. Old World duck 13. _____ New Guinea 14. Luau souvenir 15. *Middle-earth region 16. Not slouching 17. Be in a cast 18. *Black Beauty 19. *Greg Heffley’s brother 21. Take without

Executive Director Executive Director opening for CASA program in Orange.

College degree preferred; must be aggressive self-starter; good computer/communication skills; some accounting background a plus; supervising volunteers and staff; diverse skills needed; Salary DOE. Get Application and background checks at website: www.advocates-4-children-inc. org Send all: application, resume, references and background check forms to casaocjanes@sbcglobal.net or fax to: 1-409-886-0527. You may call 1-877-5866548 for more details.

owner’s consent 23. Compass dir.

24. Agitate

25. OB-GYN test 28. “The Sun ___ Rises”

30. Marked by smallpox 35. Misfortunes 37. Flock members 39. Alluring maiden 40. Surveyor’s map 41. *King of the Elephants 43. Long forearm bone 44. Carried a torch 46. Buddhist teacher 47. *Piglet and Winnie-the-Pooh, e.g.

48. Quill-dipping vessel 50. *”Froggy Goes to ____” 52. E or G, e.g.

53. Adam’s apple spot 55. *Shel Silverstein’s constrictor 57. *”The Jungle Book” protagonist

Public Water-Sewer System Superintendent Located in Orange County, Texas, the Orange County Water Control & Improvement District No. Two (sometimes known as the West Orange Water Department) (the “District”) is conducting a Superintendent Search following the recent retirement of its longtime employee who most recently served as Superintendent over about the last eight years. Effective as of the date of his retirement in January 2014, the District’s Board of Directors appointed another District employee as Interim Superintendent. The Board further authorized and directed its Personnel Committee, with appropriate staff and other support, to conduct a search for a person to serve as non-interim Superintendent. The current Interim Superintendent is eligible to be selected, but the Board is not obligated to do so, nor is the Interim Superintendent required to apply for consideration.

The District, established in the first half of the 1950’s, is substantially coextensive with the City of West Orange, Texas. Demographic and other information about the City may fairly be applied to the District. Presently about 1,600 accounts receive District services of potable water supply and wastewater collection, treatment and discharge. Services are provided by a staff of about 3 office employees and about 5 field employees.

The District seeks qualified applicants to consider for the vacant noninterim Superintendent position. Qualifications include demonstrated experience and ability related to the effective management and operation of a public water supply and wastewater collection and treatment system. Responsibilities include direct and indirect personnel supervision, regulatory compliance, office and field operations, financial management, customer relations, and interfacing with Board of

Directors and District consultants.

Persons interested in applying should transmit all required and any supplemental application materials to Alan Sanders, attorney for the District, at his mailing and physical address, Wesleyan Tower, Suite 1400, 24 E. Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas, 77046, or by fax at 713-759-6830, or by email at Alan.Sanders@LewisBrisbois.com, no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014. Timely receipt is required, and it is the sole responsibility of each applicant to provide for timely delivery rather than simply depositing their materials into the custody of third parties such as the Postal Service or commercial delivery services.

Required materials include a properly completed, signed and dated Application; Background Check Authorization directed to the District; and Background Check Authorization directed to references, former employers and other pertinent recipients. If desired, an applicant may include supplemental materials such as a Resume, Recommendation Letters, copies of relevant licenses and certifications, and a brief narrative of their interest in and qualifications for the position.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all applicants for any reason not otherwise prohibited by law and also to waive any one or more informalities or noncompliance with the application process. Applicant information will be kept confidential except as otherwise provided by law. All applicants are subject to District’s Drug Free Workplace Policy during the selection process and if hired. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation and starting date are negotiable. However, the District presently anticipates that the position will be compensated at a salary that is in the range of $40,000 to $60,000 per year, plus benefits.

60. *Roald Dahl title character 64. Painting support 65. Poor man’s caviar 67. Dora the Explorer’s farewell 68. Accent mark 69. PC monitor technology, accr.

70. *Children’s literature, e.g.

71. Fusses 72. Lawyers’ league 73. Swelling

DOWN

1. Impersonator 2. Hawaiian tuber 3. Kind of column 4. Filthy dough

Field Workers 2 temporary positions; approx 10 months; Duties: to clean culvert pipes with shovel, to dig out Johnson grass in cane fields with shovel, to dig quarter drain ditches with shovel for water management. To plant cane by hand and assist with the harvesting of the crop. $9.87 per hour; OT varies, not guaranteed.

Job to begin on 3/20/14 through 1/15/15. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by M.J. Naquin, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985)447-3296.

Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

5. Sonia Sotomayor or Gloria Estefan, e.g.

6. Antiaircraft fire 7. European org.

8. “Likewise” 9. *Old Woman’s home 10. Type of missile, accr.

11. Gaelic 12. *Like Willie Winkie 15. *Abused beagle 20. Jimmy Fallon’s guest, e.g.

22. Not square 24. Sears’ partner 25. *Pig-tailed, readheaded nine-year-old 26. To bet everything 27. Isometric core exercise 29. ____ vs. Class 31. 1973 event in Chile e.g.

32. Russia’s prosperous peasant 33. “Sesame Street” Muppet 34. *”_____ of a Wimpy Kid”

NoTicE To cREdiToRs Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of betty Mcdonald brister, Deceased, were issued on February 17, 2014, in Cause No. P-16759, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Ronnie Wayne brister.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Ronnie Wayne brister stephen c. Howard Attorney at law 903 W. Green, orange, Texas 77630 dATEd the 17th day of February, 2014

Stephen C. Howard

Stephen C. Howard Attorney for Ronnie Wayne Brister State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 E-mail: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

36. Flight segment 38. Actress ____ Gilbert 42. “Dancing with the Stars” number 45. Thumb drive, e.g.

49. Rolodex abbr.

51. Thick soup 54. Approximately, as in date 56. Helped 57. *Amelia Bedelia, e.g.

58. Norse capital 59. Marries 60. Self-referential 61. Pick-up ____ 62. Student’s quarters

63. Away from port 64. Greek H 66. Scepter’s partner

Field Workers

Field Workers

3 temp. positions; ap6 temp. positions; approx prox 9 months; Duties: To 10 months; Duties: To opérate farm equipment opérate farm equipment during field maintenance; during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm by hand; operating farm equipment during harvestequipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm ing of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; and field sanitation duties; operation and performing operation and performing minor repairs and mainteminor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and nance of farm vehicles and Enlarged for proofing. equipment; Able to work equipment; Able to work Actual size: 1 col.

4.5"humid weather, in hot, humid weather, in xhot, bending and stooping to bending and stooping to reach ground To level reach becrops published in ground level crops and able to stand on feetNewspapers and able to stand on feet The Record for long periods of time. for long periods of time.

Once hired, workers09/18/13 may Once hired, workers may be required to take a ranbe required to take a random drug test at no cost to dom drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result failure to comply may result in immediate termination. in immediate termination. $9.87 an hr; OT varies, not $9.87 an hr; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin guaranteed. Job to begin 3/25/14 through 12/31/14.

3/25/14 through 1/15/15.

3 months experience in 3 months experience in job offered required. . All job offered required. . All work tools provided. Houswork tools provided. Housing and transportation proing and transportation provided to workers who can vided to workers who can not reasonably return to not reasonably return to their permanent residence their permanent residence at the end of the work day; at the end of the work day; Transportation and subTransportation and subsistence expenses to the sistence expenses to the worksite will be provided worksite will be provided by the employer upon by the employer upon completion of 50% of the completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guarappropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day duranteed in a work day during contract. Employment ing contract. Employment offered by Edgard Farms, offered by Ross Frederick L.L.C. located in Paulina, located in St. Martinville, LA. Worksite located in LA. Worksite located in Edgard, LA. Qualified apCecilia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer plicants may call employer for an interview at (225) for an interview at (337) 206-0139 or may apply for 845-5086 or may apply for this position at their nearthis position at their nearest State Workforce Agenest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., cy located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Beaumont, TX 77701.

PlEAsE fAx ANy coRREcTioNs by 5 P.M. TodAy to 735-7346 Thanks, Nicole fAx # 735-7346

NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in Tex. Util. Code) and P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.237(A)(3)(B), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on February 19, 2014 a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All of Entergy Texas’ retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected by the Commission’s approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on non-fuel base rates.

Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the March 2014 billing month. Entergy Texas proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915.

The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows: Delivery Voltage

FACTOR BY VOLTAGE LEVELS

Fixed Fuel Factor

Secondary

$0.0422741 per kWh

Primary

$0.0411922 per kWh

69kV/138kV

$0.0395962 per kWh

230kV

$0.0390082 per kWh

The revised fuel factor would result in an increase in Entergy Texas’ annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $136.27 million, or 24.4%, on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective September 2013, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate increase of 7.4% annually, or $8.42 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texas’ next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of March 2014 through August 2014.

Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (select option 4, then press 4, then press 2, then press 2, then press 1)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 42253 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.

ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.

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