Sterling Shipyard relocating to Bridge City

Last week, Coach Dwayne DuBois returned home to be-come head football coach of the Bridge City Cardinals.

There’s another homecom-ing this week as Harry Mur-dock announced his intent to return to Bridge City, bringing his shipyard with him.

Sterling Shipyard of Port Neches acquired a section of 400 acres at the foot of the Vet-erans’ Memorial and Rainbow Bridges on Highway 87 to build

a facility there.“They will develop ships and

it will be a repair facility on a portion of the property,” said Bobby Fillyaw, director of the Orange County Economic De-velopment Corporation who arranged the deal. “It’ll grow and produce about 200 jobs.”

Fillyaw added the OCEDC is also working with other com-panies to utilize the remaining 400 acre property.

“It’s a win for the county. They’ll need some infrastruc-ture down there and beef-up their electrical system,” he

said.In addition to the permanent

jobs, there will also be con-struction jobs created building the facility, Fillyaw said.

“This will be added revenue for the school district and for Bridge City. It will have a mul-tiplier effect,” he said.

Fillyaw said the financial portion of the deal is still being worked on and he doesn’t have an exact amount as of yet what the total investment will be.

On a down note, however, Fillyaw said low gasoline prices are hampering development in the energy sector the county relies upon.

“We need a happy medium between low and high energy prices in reinvigorating the economy,” he said.

He added prices need to sta-bilize for economic develop-ment to occur.

Murdock, president of Ster-

County reverts to prior employeetravel policy

The Orange County Com-missioners Court has reversed course on the employee travel policy at their regular meeting on January 26.

County Judge Brint Carlton said the police was adopted by the court two years ago requir-ing approval from the commis-sioners court for employees to travel.

Carlton said the policy was created to “rein in travel.”

That policy was overturned at Monday’s meeting where de-partment heads approve travel for employees.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said the depart-ment heads have controlled traveling “very, very well.”

“I don’t want to be a micro-manager. It’s up to them to take charge without our approval.

We’ll watch it and if it gets out of hand.....” Banken said.

He added this is neces-sary travel within the de-partments’ budgets.

Crump said the court implemented the pol-icy two years ago because it was facing a $3.1 million deficit.

The assistant county auditor, likewise, was approved to fly to Lubbock to attend educational training at the Tyler Technolo-gies facility.

This item did not pass at last week’s meeting due to a dead-locked vote. Carlton was absent from the meeting to break the tie.

Carlton also said Ryan Pea-

OHS student art to be exhibited in HoustonThe Orangefield High School

Art Department’s students were judged last weekend by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo judging commit-tee. The students scored excep-tionally well in the contest, which has over 200 school dis-tricts in participation. 

Best of Show was senior, Vic-tor Vuong, for his painting, “Always There.” Thanh Tsan, senior, was a Gold Medal win-ner for her Prismacolor draw-ing entitled, “Dreek’s First Hunt.” Bettye Crochet, sopho-more, was also a Gold Medal winner for her mixed media work titled, “Out to Pasture.”

In addition, Bre Norton, Sarah Perry, Alyssa Kelley, and Morghan Isaacs were named as Finalists.  Numerous blue and red ribbons were awarded, as well as several white rib-bons.  Twenty-two seniors re-ceived scholarship applications in the competition.

The top three winners moved on to Houston where they will be on display through-out the course of the rodeo.  The remainder of the winners are on display in the halls of Orangefield High School.  Ms. Sherry Windham is the art teacher in charge of the contest for the school district.

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Orange native Earl Thomas III will be playing in his second consecutive Super Bowl. His family, likewise, is making it possible for 400 fellow resi-dents to watch him play.

The Thomas family is paying for a Super Bowl watch party starting at 4 p.m. on February 1 at the Student Center at Lamar State College-Orange, accord-ing to Thereze Sichko, secre-tary for the athletic depart-ment at West Orange-Stark High School.

It’s on a first come, first serve basis. Slava Foods will provide finger foods and soft drinks for the event. No alcohol is al-lowed.

There will also be door priz-es including memorabilia auto-

graphed by Earl Thomas III.Sichko said Earl’s mother,

Debbie Thomas, contacted her and got the ball rolling.

“It’s about Earl giving back to Orange,” Sichko said. “All of his glories, the keys to his suc-cess is all because of Orange. He always remembers.”

She added even though Thomas is playing far away, the people of Orange can still be a part of the game.

Cindy Wyles, director of publi information for LSC-O said there will also be two Or-ange police officers and securi-ty officers patrolling the cam-pus.

Earl Thomas III is a graduate of WO-S High School, the Uni-versity of Texas at Austin, and a member of the Seattle Se-ahawks.

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In the late 19th Century and throughout the early 20th Cen-tury, the biggest event to hap-pen to a town was to have a cir-cus visit. Townspeople would first be aware that the circus was coming when the advertis-ing railroad car would pull in and park on a side rail at the edge of town. The advance people would then begin to hang posters on barns, build-ings, fences, and any other place they could find to hang advertising information. The circus would come into the town by train. Unloading of the tents and all the other equipment would begin.

The citizenry would come out to watch all the work and especially to see the animals. There would be “tame” ani-mals like horses, but also “wild” animals like lions, ti-gers, and elephants. The ele-phants were the star attrac-tions. They were huge and they

could do anything that was re-quired of them to set the circus up. It was amazing to see them pull loaded wagons, carry heavy loads in their trunks, and then see them pull the ropes that raised the large can-vas tents and then become ag-ile performers in one of the rings. They seemed to always be huge, powerful, yet gentile beasts. Most of the time they were, but that could change in a moment.

In November, 1921, the Sells-Floto Circus came to Orange. The circus had started in 1902 as the Otto Floto Dog and Pony Show. Otto Floto was the not-ed sportswriter for the Denver Post. The Post was a part own-er in the show and honored their famed writer by naming the circus after him. He loved the circus.

In 1906 the show combined with the Sells Brothers Circus and became the Sells-Floto Circus. One of the attractions

Floto’s last showCircus elephant killed in Orange

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Youngsters from Orange are pictured standing on the carcass of Floto, the large male Asian elephant that went beserk on Nov. 18, 1921, while the Sells-Floto Circus was in town.

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was their herd of five Asian el-ephants.

The circus was in Riverside California in 1908 on the edge of town near a Standard Oil tank field when an oil tank sud-denly ruptured and exploded. The elephants were only about two blocks from the explosion and resultant fire. They stam-peded. Charging through the east side of town, the herd caused some property damage before they were stopped. One elephant managed to escape and continue the rampage. Sev-eral people were injured and one lady died as a result of be-ing trampled by the elephant. Finally the elephant was brought under control.

In 1920 the circus was in Sa-linas, Kansas when a barking dog caused the elephants to stampede. This time the ele-phant named Snyder went out of control, injured three people and killed two before he was killed by gunfire.

The Sells-Floto Circus had set up in Orange in the area near Division and Eighth Streets. The circus was set up and one performance had been held when on Nov. 18, Floto, a large male Asian elephant went berserk. The real reason is not known; possibly he was an-gered when the smaller ele-phant Billy Sunday, named for the famed evangelist, tried to get into Floto’s feed bucket. Maybe Floto was in “must,” the time when a male elephant’s hormones rage. There was even one theory that a boy had slipped Floto a large plug of chewing tobacco. No one knows for sure what happened to cause Floto, a normally well behaved elephant to go so out of control. He broke loose from the corral where he was tied and began a one elephant stam-pede through Orange.

Floto was a mature elephant of unknown age. He was bought from the German zoo, Hagen-beck, in 1904. He had been part of the stampedes at Riverside and Salinas. Floto was large, and strong. It was terrifying to see him storming down the

streets with his keepers and handlers unable to stop him. A panic of sorts gripped Orange. It was natural in that time for those with firearms to form a posse and try to stop Floto. People rushed home and got whatever rifle or shotgun they had and then joined the chase.

Floto crossed the Brunner Bridge across Adams Bayou and went into West Orange. He was chased through the re-mainder of the day. He holed up in a wooded area through the night with the posse sur-rounding the woods until day-light. The next day, he was fi-nally cornered, shot and killed. It is at this point that fact and fuzzy memories collide.

There have been several ex-cellent articles written about Floto and his demise. There have been oral recitations of the great chase and execution of Floto. There are differences in the shooting of Floto. None of the differences matter, dif-ferences in remembering is hu-man nature. One account has Edgar Brown Jr. loaning a “high powered rifle” to Sheriff J. W. Helton. Helton is then reputed to have fired the fatal shot.

An account related by circus

historian Harry Kingston of Beaumont was written on the circus blog, “Buckles Blog.” Kingston writes: “I can take the story a bit further as the man that shot the elephant retired to Jasper, Texas and was a rela-tive of my mother-in-law, Mary Alice Dabney. She set up an ap-pointment for me to meet him, as she knew I loved the circus. The man was Dewey Godfrey. He had been there and worked at Orange Supply. Floto es-caped the circus and the locals were shooting him with .22 ri-fles and just making him mad. Dewey was the only one in town with a 30-30 rifle and knew what to do. Dewey went out with the sheriff and found a real mad Floto. He shot him be-hind the ear and that was all it took. Floto went down. Dewey got a saw and cut off Floto’s tusks and put them in the First National Bank of Orange.

I got the see the left end of Floto’s tusk. Dewey gave me an-other piece for my circus col-lection and a letter signed by him that it belonged to Floto.

A lot of the tusk was cut up to make gun handles, as later on Dewey worked for Reming-ton Arms, in Bridgeport Conn.

I thought your bloggers would like to hear a little more about some circus history as this came from a man who was there.”

Another report by Frank Braden in Illustrated World magazine relates: “The whole city took up arms in a jiffy. A local hardware store threw open its doors and issued arms and ammunition. Armed men descended on the lot, riddling Floto’s body with bullets. The news was on the wires within the hour. Armed Texans had bagged the mightiest specimen of man-killing game ever known within the borders of the Lone Star State.”

There are also various re-ports of the remains of Floto. After his death there were pic-tures taken of various citizens standing by and atop the body. Reportedly the carcass was skinned by a local trapper named Pavell. Pavell then took possession of the hide. Over the years it has disappeared.

Reportedly some took large chunks of meat and then cooked and canned it. There have been no definite record-ings of the disposal of the skel-eton. One report on Buckles

Blog said that it was buried near “the old water tower.” An-other contributor wrote that he had a small ivory ball num-bered “41” that was made from a tusk.

In addition to postings on Buckles Blog there have also been articles in “The White Top”, the magazine of the Cir-cus History Society, and Band-wagon, another circus history publication. Circus people are passionate about preserving their history. They also love el-ephants, seemingly above all the other circus animals.

There was no loss of life in Orange. There was some prop-erty damage and various de-grees of panic from people see-ing a large elephant loose in the streets. Some reports stated that Floto had been shot as many as 60 times.

Sells-Floto elephants would stampede again. In 1926, 14 el-

ephants stampeded in Cran-brook, British Columbia. As they were being unloaded from their train car, a barking dog frightened them and they stampeded to the woods. They were eventually recaptured with no loss of life. Trainers said the high altitude may have also affected them.

The Sells-Floto Circus was eventually sold and absorbed into the Ringling Brothers Cir-cus, as were many other small circus properties. The story of Floto and his rampage through Orange is a part of recorded circus history, as it is in Or-ange.

When Otto Floto heard about his namesake elephant being shot and killed, he was in his office, still a sports writer, he put his head on his desk and cried; circus people love their elephants.

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body was hired as the emer-gency management coordina-tor to replace Jeff Kelley.

Peabody has a legal back-ground. He attended law school with Carlton and also did some investment work with him.

“I know him very well and he’s someone I can work to-gether with,” Carlton said.

The judge said the county has missed from $1 million to $1.5 million by not meeting re-quired FEMA reinvestments through grant applications.

He added that Ken Luce, as-sistant EMC, has a strong back-ground in on-scene incident command.

The county will also save some money in the difference in salaries paid to Peaboday compared to Kelley.

Carlton, furthermore, said he will look through applica-tions for three department head vacancies and narrow down his choices. Jeanine Den-man, county judge secretary, was replaced by Holly Wheeler who worked with Carlton in the district attorney’s office.

The commissioners ap-proved the on-site sewer grant application of $275,000 to the Department of Rural Affairs.

Leslie Waxman of David Waxman and Associates, said the applications are taken ev-ery two years for a CDBG from the Agriculture Department.

She said the county should take a chance and see if they can get the grant.

Kurt Guidry, assistant main-tenance supervisor for the county, sought approval for a $30,000 invoice to Member’s Building Maintenance, a jani-torial contractor. The invoice was for the months of October through December.

Guidry said he was out on surgery leave at the time.

There was a long and some-times argumentative discus-sion over the summer on hir-ing the contractor and laying off county janitorial employ-ees.

Banken rhetorically asked if the contractor hasn’t been paid since October.

“That’s no way to do busi-ness. It’s inexcusable. It seems someone was trying to inter-nally sabotage the contract. I don’t like it one bit. This should had been brought to the court’s attention,” he said.

Guidry said then-supervisor, Mark Wimberley, had some is-sues with the contractors and didn’t sign off.

Guidry added Member’s Building Maintenance has since had a change in manage-ment and there has been better communication.

No action was taken on the item since Guidry is the inter-im department head and he has the permission and authority to sign off.

Businessman Gary Biehslich was at commissioners court for

a second straight week re-questing the waiving of penal-ty, interest, and attorney’s fees associated with GT Auto.

Biehslich said the experience has been “aggravating,” partic-ularly since the the Orange County Tax Office and the Or-ange County Appraisal Dis-trict made the mistake.

He fears it will send the mes-sage the taxpayer is responsible to pay for their mistake. He would like for both offices to go back over their operations and clean things up.

Gary Biehslich, owner of GT Auto in Vidor, requested the waiving of penalty, interest, and attorney’s fee associated with his property.

In a letter to the commis-sioners court, Biehslich wrote GT Auto owns a rent house and two garage buildings, all on adjoining property to Burg-er King’s administrative build-ing. All were purchased at dif-ferent times.

As a result of a tentative of-fer to purchase GT Auto, he decided to make sure all possi-ble items that could hinder any sale were addressed.

There was a building identi-fied as built in 1972 on the Or-ange County tax statement that was incorrect. Bieshslich

wrote Chief Appraiser Mike Cedars of the OCAD to look into the matter on Nov. 21, 2014. He then wrote the OCAD on Dec. 3, 2014. He received a tax statement for taxes dating back to 1998, the date he pur-chased the Burger King prop-erty for a total of $782.91 plus penalty and interest and attor-ney fees totaling $801.46.

Banken said the court owed Biehslich an answered.

Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, was absent for last week’s and this week’s meeting.

Banken said he wanted an answer from Manning and if it would be possible for him to e-mail an opinion on the matter.

David Dubose said he was afraid Biehslich would be as-sessed another late penalty if he had to wait. Carlton said he wouldn’t since he brought it to the court’s attention.

Dubose said he was also in favor of contacting Steve Byrd, a tax attorney for the county, to get his opinion.

Lastly the citizens com-ments section of the meeting was inadvertently left off the agenda, according to County Judge Brint Carlton.

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ling Shipyard, said they chose the property in Bridge City be-cause the channel will be deep-ened and widened and traffic will increase as a result.

“It’s a good investment. We will move everything to Or-ange County. It’s a big cost to regroup. It will be nice,” he said.

Murdock said Sterling hasn’t brought their plans before the Orange County Commission-ers Court yet to receive any in-centives.

Funding, likewise, is still in the works as well as securing commercial electrical power.

Murdock said the majority of their new construction and re-pair work are on barges and tow boats.

“I’m glad to move back to Or-ange County. I worked at Or-ange Ship Building for 20-plus years,” Murdock said. “I live in Bridge City. This will help the school district and the city tax-wise. I live there and I like to spend my money there.”

Sterling Shipyard was estab-lished in January 2009 with the intent to provide shipyard ser-vices to local operators, ac-cording to company informa-tion. Sterling has since been able to work with many local and International companies as well as multiple United States governmental agencies.

“Sterling Shipyard’s success stems from the fact that we are

willing to accept any new chal-lenge and are confident that we can successfully build and de-liver any type of vessel that our client’s require, both on time and on budget,” the website read. “As Sterling progresses, we look forward to the contin-ued diversification and growth of our portfolio of vessels which brings new challenges and ulti-mately grows the company. At Sterling, our employees are our greatest asset and each employ-ee maintains a culture of: work safe, work smart and prove to

the industry, our clients, and ourselves that there’s no better vessel than a Sterling built ves-sel.”

Sterling is currently one of the largest employers in Jeffer-son County with a workforce of 200.

Sterling Shipyard uses Auto CAD capabilities, construction maintenance and repair of all types of vessels. The yard has a 1,350 ton capacity dry dock as well as a 900 ton capacity dry dock.

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WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

From time to time, every newspaper I’ve ever read makes mistakes and we make our share. We sometimes blame the Gremlins, or computer glitches, but most often it’s an employee error. Someone not following the rules. Last week on this page, in a sub-head, we had the Texans playing the Seahawks in the Super Bowl. Four sets of eyes looked at it. No one caught it. No harm done. We did however make a more costly mistake when we ran the previous week’s K-Dan’s/Danny’s Food Center ad. That does cause problems and should never happen. Old ads should be deleted and not find their way back into the folder. We apologized to Kenneth Smith and Danny Brack. They are loyal advertisers of many years and they rely on us to get their message to their customers. Their weekly specials are important to their customers also. We apologize to the customers too. Those two stores pride themselves in bringing quality meat and produce to their shoppers. A butcher is always on hand for special orders. As independent grocers they have more control than the chain stores. They hand pick only the best quality meats at affordable prices. Their meat doesn’t arrive pre-packaged, they guarantee every cut to be the very best quality. When you shop with any independent, locally owned merchant, your money stays local. Always shop locally when you can. Be sure and check out our family of advertisers. They deliver this publication to you free each week. *****I’ve got to move on. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to clear up that issue. Hop on board and come along; I promise it won’t do you no harm.

LOOK FOR A GREAT SUPER BOWL

For over a week now the talk hasn’t been about what promises to be a great Super Bowl game between the Patriots and Seahawks, instead thousands of stories have been about Tom Brady’s deflated balls. My belief is that the referees only checked the balls by feel not inflation before the game. One person is believed to now be involved. It really doesn’t matter, Brady still had to throw and someone had to catch the ball. The score was 17-7 at the half with deflated balls and with pumped up balls Brady ran the score up to 47-7. I believe Coach Belichick will use the incident to fire up his Patriots. He will ask his team if they want to be known as cheaters or champions. This game won’t be a blowout. I’m pulling for Earl Thomas and the Seahawks, who will have to play a great game. New England will never be shut down. Brady really has something to prove. On the other hand, you never know which Russell Wilson will show. If his magic is working, he’s unstoppable but he can’t play half a game like he did last week. If I were betting, I’d take either team with seven points.

FOLLOW THE MONEY

One of the most poisonous Tea Party congressmen in the country, Steve King, hosted a GOP candidates Christian Right Forum in Iowa. A parade of would-be candidates for president showed up. Christi, Cruz, Perry, Walker, Huckabee, Carson, Santorum, who won Iowa two years ago, even Donald Trump and Sarah Palin showed up as advisers to the candidates. Palin rambled and no one figured out what her message was. Romney, Bush, Paul and Rubio stayed away. Most candidates don’t have a chance but are in it for the money. Santorum has made a living running for president. Old man Ron Paul retired wealthy on campaign funds he was able to keep after running. Perry had enough left from his “oops” campaign to be able to pay his lawyers now. Some are wondering why Mike Huckabee is giving up a $2 million a year gig to run. Simple, follow the money. Six million for his book, “God, Guns, Grits and Gravy.” If he raises $50 million for a campaign and spends only $40 million, he pockets $10 million. Running for president is the only political office in the nation that a candidate gets to keep political contribution for their own use. That’s why so many run. Not one at King’s summit has a chance against Hillary. I’m not sure Bush or Romney can get the nomination.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME16 Years Ago-1999

The 580-foot ship Cannes, seized last week with five tons of cocaine in Houston by the U.S. Coast Guard, is being stored at Orange’s CBH Services. The cocaine, valued at $375 million, is the largest cocaine bust in Texas. U.S. officials arrived in Orange to continue the investigation. *****The Bridge City Business and Professional Women’s club names Beverly Vincent “Woman of the year.” Beverly and husband Gale have three daughters, Melissa, Connie and Amber. Beverly is very active with CASA and PTA and other major civic projects. *****Architect Mark Magnuson tells commissioners court that renovations to the exterior of the court house is estimated to cost $537,950 and would take six months to complete. Judge Carl Thibodeaux said the money for the project has been budgeted for this year. *****Denver wins Super Bowl 34-19 over Atlanta. The Falcons had five turnovers including three

interceptions. The Denver offensive line was awesome. They double and tripled teamed Shane Dronett all day. No one laid a hand on Elway. *****Blind radio personality on KOGT Terry Lyons celebrates 20 years with the station. Station manager Bill Forte hired him to do telephone ad sales but because one D-Jay was fired and another quit, Terry was forced to go on the air. The rest is history. He never sold the first commercial. He does the morning show plus is host of Trading Post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (Editor’s note: Since then Terry has passed away.)*****The following Bridge City football players sign college letters of intent. All-Staters Jared Williams and Jeremy Stolfa, kicker Raun Bryant, Dathan Juneau, Eric Bramblett, Bryan Wiggins, Daniel Kibodeaux, Jeremy Buckley, Dustin Denhan, quarterback Brad Miller, Charles Higginbotham and Shane Peveto. They all played for Coach Les Johnson, Darrell Brock, defensive coordinator and Rick Colson, offensive coordinator.*****The coach at Orangefield said he will have three players sign this week.*****Pole vaulting champion Eric Eshbach will celebrate a birthday February 4.*****Butch Campbell served up great gumbo at the Orange County Day in Austin.

36 Years Ago-1979

Runnels Tire Company holds open house at their Simmons Street location. Joe Burke eats only the icing on the cake. He’s on a diet. *****Sue Collins goes blonde. Sue dyed her hair when she heard blondes have more fun.*****The Lutcher Stark Tigerettes basketball players are Janie David, Joanie David, Mary Lou Ewing, Marty Price, Sherry Anderson, Geri Anderson, Becky Hare, Hildy Bulovas, Nina Mumbach. Hattie Mae Wood is coach.*****A new 1974 Step Side C10 pickup at Harmon Chevrolet will set you back $2691, with monthly notes as low as $46.*****Dick Bivens, at Texas Avenue Grocery, has a 10 ounce jar of oysters for 99 cents; beef hindquarters 99 cents lb.; Miracle Whip, 69 cents; Texas Pride beer, 6 pack, 12 oz. cans, 89 cents; Borden’s 1/2 gallon buttermilk 77 cents; Del Monte catsup, 29 cents; lettuce, 25 cents a head; baking hens 59 cents lb; lean hamburger meat, $1.09 pound; soup bones 9 cents pound.*****Juliet Patton, of Gravely Tractor, is hit with some kind of bug that has her bedridden.*****Gene Rutledge is the new postmaster at Corrigan. He and wife will be missed by friends in Bridge City. *****Joan Greco is doing commercials on KOGT. Ed is putting his move on her. *****The local daily newspaper is putting trash out on District Attorney Sharon Bearden. *****The Witnesses, a musical outreach group from First Baptist Church, have recorded an album. Some singers are Keith Branson, Doug Massey, James Decker, Ruthie Harris, Sheree Davis, Ann Sanders, Sheri Kiser. Director is Mrs. Bennie Ross Talmadge.

56 Years Ago-1959

Orange County Commissioners authorized the employment of Maxine “Max” Boatman as deputy sheriff succeeding Tom Eddleman. *****Two Orange physicians are accepted into membership on the American Board of Surgeons. They are doctors Malcolm E. White and Dr. Gene W. Slagle.*****The Texas Port Association elects J.T. Arledge president. He is the Orange County Port Director. *****Inez Runnels is teaching people to drive. She is co-owner of the local Texas Driver’s License School with her husband County Clerk Joe Runnels, Jr.

A FEW HAPPENINGS

We were sorry to learn about the death of Glenda Kinder, 63, who passed away Jan. 23. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 27. She was the owner of Glenda‘s Bake-A-Cake, on Western Ave., for over 35 years. Glenda was a special lady, giving much of herself to help others. Rest in peace. Please see obituary.*****In the last few days we also lost Rodney LeJeune, 79, a resident of Nederland. He was a native of Church Point, LA. The Cajun musician was well known and always thrived to promote the Cajun culture. He will be missed. Like a good Cajun he spread joy and a good time wherever he performed.*****Make a note: The good doctor, Jimmy Jones, will have a 75th birthday celebration Saturday, Jan. 31, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Winfree Baptist Church on Hwy. 62. The doctor will also be celebrating 50 years of medical practice. No gifts please, just your presence. No he’s not ready to retire yet. Y’all come.*****Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell attempted to strong arm the Keystone project through the senate Monday. His first show of power failed. It was an attempt to throw sand in President Obama’s face. He’ll have to try again. That should humble him.*****Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu has no business getting involved in U.S. foreign policy. It’s an effort to get Netanyahu reelected. John Boehner invited him to address congress on March 3, just two weeks before Israel goes to the polls and also to poke a finger at President Obama. Vegas casino owner, billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is the deep pocket in this rigged deal. You’ll see I’m right.*****The tidal wave of snow that spread through the northeast Monday and Tuesday found some Orange County natives in the worse of the storm. Even though the blizzard wasn’t as bad as predicted, it was bad enough. In Hudson MA., where Mark Dunn’s daughter Jenna and her family live, she reported they had plenty wood for heat and husband Robby was out plowing snow, his line of work. Robby calls snow “white gold.” They received over 30-inches. The other bad spot was in Long Island, New York, where Jenna’s cousin and Karen’s son, Sean Gros, is stationed with the Coast Guard. He was on 48-hour duty at the CG station. A Gulf Coast boy from Bridge City finally saw his first snow, a 29-inch freezing blizzard. He’ll take the South.*****We had news from Gerald Morris’ daughter who gave us an update on her dad. He was able to open his eyes for a few seconds and his heart rate was holding steady and blood pressure was alright. His temperature was also good. He is improving and the family thanks everyone for their prayers.*****Our neighbor here on Henrietta Street, The Shabby Chic Boutique, is having a major expansion. They have acquired the entire building and will be expanding service. Stay tuned for later announcements. *****Can you believe Bob Dylan on the cover of AARP magazine? He is turning 75. His best quotes are in the magazine compiled by Cindy Clark. *****As spring approaches some Orange County folks start planning trips to LasVegas. For you who are country music lovers you will find legendary entertainer Reba McEntire, paired with Brooks & Dunn, who are back together in their new home, The Coliseum, at Caesar’s Palace. Mariah Carey has signed up to do her first residency in Vegas, also appearing at Caesar’s, filling in for Celine Dion who has taken a leave to care for her ailing husband Rene’Angelil.*****Specials now at Peggy‘s on the Bayou Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. “All the Catfish You Can Eat.” Dine in

only. On Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. all the “All the Popcorn Shrimp You Can Eat.” Load up for $15.99 with the trimmings. The food is always good at Peggy‘s. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. Three sets of twins celebrate birthdays in the coming week. On Jan. 28, a special buddy, Mary Stanton, sees another year done gone. Now she embarks on another one. The Amedo twins, Lynn Greenwell and Leslie Smith celebrate today. So do the Sarah and Frank Todaro twins Mary Ann Scofield and Rosalie Clark. They’re the best thing that ever happened to John and Pat. Also on this day retired Bridge City teacher, a nice guy, Bill Dixon celebrates. Others are Colin Briggs, Justin Gearhart, and Cheryl Gonzales. Actor Alan Alda turns 78 and model Barbi Benton turns 64. *****January 29 is Bobby’s better half, a special lady, Devra Cormier‘s, special day, also old buddy Wayman Ogden moves the clock forward. Traci Anderson, Ricky Miller and Amy Campbell celebrate. They join Oprah Winfrey, 60, actor Tom Selleck, 69, politician Paul Ryan, 44, and Olympic diver Greg Louganis, 54.*****On Jan. 30 Brenda Dubose, Jason Myers, Shirley Jordan and Lindsey Garrett celebrate. They join actor Gene Hackman, 84, actress Vanessa Redgrave,77 and singer Phil Collins, 63.*****On Jan. 31, Lily Fields, C.B. Burns, Marty Delano and Skipper’s youngest, Scott Free. Also celebrating are Amanda’s twins Lucas and Mason Adams, who used to run around this office, Lucas leading the way. Celebrity birthdays are pitcher Nolan Ryan, 67, actress Minnie Driver, 44 and country singer Tyler Hubbard, 27.*****On Feb. 1, Wayne Sullivan, Lisa Monceaux, Virginia Williams and Bobby Anderson celebrate. They join Lisa Marie Presley, 46, Don Everly, 77 and country singer Skylar Laine, 20.*****On Feb. 2, the “Old Aggie,” who survived “Bear” Bryant, Don Kachtik, celebrates. Also Fred Dohmann, Kelly McBride and Vance Thomas celebrate. They join Tommy Smothers, 77, Duane “Dog” Chapman, 61 and singer Shakira, 37.*****On Feb. 3, Charlie Johnnie turns the big number. Also a year older is Stephanie Carpenter, Michael Hillard and Alissa Allensworth. They join actress Morgan Fairchild, 64 and quarterback Bob Griese, 69. *****As a grand opening special, Boogies Express Wash, 1480 Texas Ave. in Bridge City, is offering free car washes on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29.*****Ross Smith’s Sabine River Ford has been topping the charts in Ford sales throughout the region, including Pasadena. Ross is keeping his promise that Sabine River Ford will go all out to make sure that auto buyers can get the best deals right here at home keeping Orange County buyers local. Everyone wins. *****Last week, “Mr. Cub,” Ernie Banks, Chicago’s great shortstop from 1953 to 1972, died at age 83. Folks my age were lucky enough to be able to follow him through his entire career. He was the Cubs first black player and one of the best to ever play the position. He was top notch on and off the field.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Bill Dixon, Cheryl Gonzales, Hollie Fregia, William Carpenter, Justin Gearhart, Chase Rendall, Colin Briggs, Jim Snider, Mary Ann Scofield, Rosalie Clark, Sheryl Richard, Sterling Werkheiser, Virginia Robinson, Kerstin Jewel, Wyman Ogden, Paula Perkins, Devra Cormier, Caitlyn Eubanks, Rachel Beaulieu, Ricky Miller, Traci Anderson, Amy Campbell, Lindsey Garrett, Shirley Whitley, Carolyn Martin, Brenda Dubose, Jason Myers, Jeanie Kreger, Shirley Jordan, Amy Campbell, Ted Blanchard, Chuck Rowley, Lily Fields, C.B. Burns, Marty Delano, Eric Mangham, Regina Gaspard, Ron Mason, Scott Free, Steven Kimbell, Telisha Kuykendall, Lucas Adams, Mason Adams, Quade Clark, Wayne Sullivan, Virginia Williams, Brittany Leonard, Garrett Kerger, Jake Williams, Lisa Monceaux, Bobby Anderson, Daric Rogers, Fred Dohmann, Kelly McBride, Vance Thomas, Don Kachtik, Michael Hilliard, Stephanie Broussard, Rosalie Jones, Stephanie Carpenter and Alssa Allensworth.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK

Joe Meaux brought his pet monkey to Tee-Boy’s Bar. Dat monkey him, jump on everyting and grabs olives, slices of lime and whatever and eats dem. Joe, he order a drink but dat monkey him, jump on da pool table, grabs one of dem balls and sticks it in his mouth. Everyone in da bar is amazed dem when dat damn monkey swallow dat pool ball whole.

Tee-Boy, he screamed at Joe, “You monkey jus ate my cue ball, he swallow it whole him.”

Joe witout looking up from his drink say, “Dat don’t surprise me, he eats everyting in sight. I’ll pay for the cue ball and utta stuff me,” den Joe left with his monkey.

A few weeks later, Joe and his monkey returned. Dat monkey find da cherries, grabs one, puts it near his read end and den eats it. He does the same wit da peanuts.

Tee-Boy him is disgusted, he said to Joe, “Did you see what you monkey did, he put a cherry and a peanut to his butt den he eat it.”

Joe answer, “Well, he still eats everyting in sight but since he pass dat cue ball he measures everyting first.”

C’EST TOUT

It’s would be a sad note if Baptist Orange Hospital were to close. For over a 100 years Orange has always had a hospital. For a longtime it had two. We learned of the possible closing two weeks ago and had hoped that a meeting last Friday would resolve the problem. More on this later. It’s my belief that if Texas participated in the Medicaid Expansion program, with $88 billion from the Federal Government, many small hospitals like Baptist Orange could be helped. It would also be a big help to county government. Orange County spends nearly $2 million a year onindigent care. As of now, a hospital spokesman says there is no plan to close the hospital.*****TheWednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week at Robert’s next week. Everyone always welcome. Good fellowship with good folks.*****Thanks for your time, mine is up. Take care and God bless.

From the Creaux’s Nest

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Orange Community Players,Inc. will offer complementarywine every night throughoutthe run of “Dixie Swim Club”which begins Feb. 12. On theValentine’s Night performance,Saturday, Feb. 14, they will havean array of sweets during inter-mission.

“Make your reservations now,tickets going fast for ValentineNight,” said director Diana Hill.“...bring a friend, your hubby,girls night out, your bestfriend...”

The curtain rises on “TheDixie Swim Club” at 7:37 p.m.,Feb. 12-14, 19-21, with a mati-nee at 2:37 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22at the theater located at 708 W.Division Ave. in Orange.

The cast includes: KristenCampbell, Angie McClelland,Tanya Guillotte, Codie Vasquezand Janet Bland, with Keri Fore-man as understudy.

It’s the tale of five southernwomen, whose friendshipsbegan many years ago on theircollege swim team. Every Au-gust they spend a weekend freefrom husbands, kids and jobs.They meet at the same beach

cottage on North Carolina’sOuter Banks to catch up, laughand meddle in each other’s lives.

Tickets are $15 for adults and

$10 for students. They can bepurchased online at or-angecommunityplayers.com orreserve seats by calling (409)

882-9137 and leaving a messagewith the day you plan to attendand the number of people inyour party.

Orange County Health Inspector JamesScales made the following inspections onarea businesses from Jan. 1 through Jan.15:

Papa John’s Pizza, 2305 MacArthurDr., Orange – Storage racks above sinksare rusted and need to be repaired/re-placed. Score – 97

Wendy’s #50, 3113 Edgar Brown Dr.,Orange – Ceiling tiles found sitting on topof ice machine; old foods left on the veg-etable slicer; storage shelves are rustedand clean dishes are being stored, need tobe repaired. Score – 94

Sonic Drive Inn #5783, 2210 Hwy. 62,McLewis – Floors, equipment and storageshelves throughout restaurant need to becleaned of old foods/dirt. Score – 97

Hog’s Heaven Mobile Unit, Orange –No score, pre-opening inspection.

Smoker’s Express, 1050 16th St., Or-ange – Store name and address areneeded on all bags of ice sold at store; tow-els are needed inside restroom; slight moldwas found on Slushi machine. Score – 90

Bridge City Middle School, 300 BowerSt., Bridge City – Score 100

Kwick Stop #4, 3110 16th St., Orange– Pulled several expired foods fromshelves; motor oil being stored above petfoods; floors throughout and ceiling insidewalk-in cooler need to be cleaned of dirtand dust; back storage room needs to becleaned and organized; storage inside rest-room needs to be organized. Score – 90

Taco Bell #2680, 835 Texas Ave.,Bridge City – Floors throughout need to becleaned of old foods and dirt; slight moldwas found on drink dispensers. Score – 97

California Corn Dog Stand/Walmart,795 Texas Ave., Bridge City – Floors undercounter needs to be cleaned of oldfoods/dirt. Score 97

Moreno’s Mexican Food MobileRoadside Vendor, Orange – No score,pre-opening inspection.

Driver and Hand Food Stand MobileUnit – No score, pre-opening inspection.

Dollar General #12697, 1752 Hwy. 12,Vidor – Shelves inside milk cooler need tobe cleaned of old milk., Score – 97

Novrozsky’s Restaurant, 1035 N. MainSt., Vidor – Raw chicken being storedabove raw onions and shrimp; front coolerholding water – needs repair; floors andequipment need to be cleaned of old foods;back door needs to be resealed. Score –90

Spindletop Restaurant, 1480 W. Free-way Blvd., Vidor – Hair restraints needed;water turned off at hand-washing station;pipes at the hand-washing station needs tobe repaired; front panel missing on front ofice machine – need to be repaired; air ventsand ceiling tiles missing throughout – need

to replace; floors and equipment need to becleaned of old foods; need to discard allbroken and unused equipment; need tohang mops up to air dry and back panel onreach in cooler and cover for the floor drainin kitchen are needed. Score – 86

Little Caesar’s Pizza, 2421 16th St.,Orange – Employee found eating pizza inback storage storage area; and pizza foundsitting on storage racks for dry goods; em-ployee drinks without lid and straw; im-proper jewelry and fingernails; employeesusing cell phones; no certified food man-ager on staff; floors and equipment need tobe cleaned of old foods. More cleaningneeds to be done and no cell phone usage.Score – 90

Cypress Plaza #1, 7014 N. Hwy. 87, Or-ange – Store name and address areneeded on all bags of ice sold at store; hotwater was not a proper temperature. Score– 92

Subway #51959, 2496 MLK Dr., Or-ange – Score – 100

Dollar Tree #1193, 170 Strickland Dr.,Orange – Pulled several dented cans fromthe shelves; back walk-in freezer door notclosing completely – need to repair; alsonoted that more cleaning and organizing isneeded in the back store room. Score – 93

Family Dollar #4946, 1540 StricklandDr., Orange – Several dented cans foundthroughout store; found freezer had icebuildup on foods inside freezer – need to

repair. Score – 93North Star Children’s Center, 5830 N.

Main St., Vidor – Need to clean inside cab-inets – especially under sink; light shieldneeded. Score – 97

Market Basket #4, 3709 N. 16th St., Or-ange – Floors in back storage room, insidemilk cooler and walk-in freezers need to becleaned of old dirt and trash; equipmentlight fixtures and equipment inside meat de-partment are rusted and need to be re-paired or replaced. Score – 97

Market Basket Deli #4, 3709 N. 16thSt., Orange – Buckets of seasonings foundsitting on floors; storage racks rusted andneed to be replaced or repaired; floors(baseboards) need to be cleaned and sev-eral old pans found damaged and need tobe replaced. Score – 93

CVS Pharmacy #6381, 2425 N. 16thSt., Orange – Shelves inside milk coolerneed to be cleaned of old milk. Score – 97

Texas Food Store, 305 Burton Ave., Or-

ange – Pulled several (2013-2014) expiredfoods from shelves; lots of spider webswere found inside storage room; mold wasfound on Slushi machines and outside ofthe storage cabinets need to be cleaned ofold foods. Score – 90

Little Cypress Intermediate School,2300 Allie Payne Rd., Orange – Score –100

Kid’s Castle, 100 Parkside Place Dr.,Bridge City – Score 100

Get-N-G0, 1150 Texas Ave., Bridge City– Store name needs to be on all bags of icesold at store; chemicals are being storedabove paper goods; slime was found insideice machine. Score – 90

Dairy Queen, 11785 N. Hwy. 62, Mau-riceville – Area above grill/fryers needs tobe cleaned of old grease; toaster needs tobe repaired. Score – 97

Valero #377, 7523 IH-10 E., Orange –Area under milk inside walk-in cooler needsto be cleaned. Score – 97

Over the past month theLamar University Texas NursingStudents’ Association(LUTNSA) presented a “Break-through to Nursing” outreachproject in which sixth, seventh,and eighth grade students fromSt. Mary Catholic School andWest Orange-Stark MiddleSchool were able to learn aboutthe nursing profession in a funand interactive way.

rough this outreach projectLUTNSA officers (President-Shelby Harmon, Vice President-Michael Glorioso,Secretary-Hazel Nakao) and ac-tive members (Hannah Macon,Taylor Poyner) aimed to breakthe “traditional” view of who canbecome a nurse and promoteawareness about the diverse job

opportunities available in nurs-ing. In total, over five hundredstudents participated in break-out activities including learningto perform hands-only car-diopulmonary resuscitation(CPR), leg bandaging, and theproper way to wear personalprotective equipment (PPE) suchas gowns, gloves, and facemasks.

A mentorship program was setin place to give students the oppor-tunity to follow up with questionsor request advice from currentLUTNSA members.

Upon conclusion of the Break-through to Nursing project stu-dents were given a LamarUniversity recruitment packet toencourage students to begin think-ing about what career path theywill choose in the near future.

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LU nursing studentsshare love of medicine

ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORTS

Kristen Campbell,Angie McClelland, Tanya Guillotte, Codie Vasquez and Janet Bland frolic on thebeach celebrating “The Dixie Swim Club” which opens at Orange Community Players, Inc. Feb. 12for a two week run. RECORD PHOTO: Mike Louviere.

Free wine at each performance of ‘Dixie Swim Club’

American Legion tohold BBQ fundraiser

e American Legion Post 49,108 Green Ave., Orange will holda BBQ plate lunch fund raiserfrom 11:00 am until 1:00 pm,ursday, Feb. 5.

Cost of each dinner is $8 andconsists a link, potato salad,beans, bread and dessert. Walkins are welcome and delivery isavailable.

Call 886-1241 after noonWednesday, Feb. 4 and before9:00 am, ursday, Feb. 5 for or-ders and deliveries.

e American Legion Post islocated at 108 Green Ave.

BCLL to hold info ‘Road Show’

Bridge City Little League willhold a meeting hosted by theTexas Little League, District 32.Little League representativesfrom Williamsport, Pa. andWaco, will be conducting themeeting.

e goal of the meeting is tomake board members and par-ents know what to expect fromLittle League. Inc.

e meeting will be held Feb.7, at 9:00 am, at the Bridge CityElementary school. An umpireclinic is also being offered at 9:00am for all those interested in um-piring.

American Legion hosts Valentine Dance

e American Legion Post 49is sponsoring a Valentine’s Dancewith karaoke by Chad with TexasStar. e dance will be Wednes-day, Feb. 14, at 7:00 pm at theAmerican Legion, 108 GreenAve., Orange.

ose in attendance will beable to vote for a King andQueen. Voters will pay $1 pervote for their choice of King andQueen.

ere will be no BYOB asthere will be mixed drinks avail-able at the cash bar.

For more information, pleasecall 886-1241 or visit the Post.

Dr. Jimmy Jones to celebrate birthday

James B. “Jimmy” Jones, MDwill be celebrating his 75th birth-day, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Satur-day. Jan. 31, at Winfree BaptistChurch on Hwy. 62 in Orange.Dr. Jones will also be celebrating50 years of Medical Practice. Dr.Jones isn’t retiring. Come and goas you please

No Gifts Please.

OHS hosts Big Bat BashOrangefield High School will

host their inaugural OHS Big BatBash, Saturday, Jan. 31, at 4:00pm. OHS baseball players willparticipate in a hit-a-thon fol-lowed by a home run derby in-cluding Orangefield alumni. Allalumni are encouraged to partic-ipate.

To register, or for more informa-tion, former players can contacthead coach Todd Trawhon at 735-4504, or by emailingtodd.trawhon@orangefieldisd.net.

Barbecue dinners will also beavailable at the event.

Orange Rotary presents benefit concert

e Orange Rotary Club ishonored to present An Eveningof Classical Music withFrancesco Attesti and MatteoGalli. Francesco Attesti is an Ital-ian pianist of international ac-claim. e epitome of Francesco’scollaborative work to date is hisperformance with the CzechChamber Philharmonic Orches-tra of Prague, performing the Eu-ropean premiere of “Chiavi inMano” by the Pulitzer Prize win-ning composer Yehudi Wyner.Francesco is a Paul Harris Fellowand member of the Rotary ClubCortona Valdichiana, District2071 in Italy. Matteo Galli is thechief organist at the St. Mariapresso St. Satiro Basilica inMilan, where he is also the artis-tic supervisor and where he at-tends to the musical and concertplanning furthered directly bythe Basilica or in relationshipwith the most important musicalAuthorities of Milan. Together, in2007, these two published thefirst recording of Verdi’s Re-quiem, transcribed for piano andorgan, on the “Le Voci dellaCitta” label.

e benefit concert will be atthe First Presbyterian Church inOrange, Texas on Monday, Feb-ruary 9, 2015 at 6:00 PM. Ticketscan be purchased for $25 at theoffice of Steirman, Whitfield &

Co. All proceeds from the con-cert will go towards the OrangeRotary Club’s community serviceprojects.

Mardi gras 2015e Orange Convention and

Visitor’s Bureau invite the com-munity to help kick off MardiGras, Feb. 7, at 6:00 pm for theparade and after party at thePavilion. Guests will enjoy beer,food and entertainment featuringJamie Bergeron and the KickingCajuns on stage at 7:30 pm.

Chuck Young AlumniBaseball Game Feb. 21

e Chuck Young AlumniClassic Baseball Game is plannedfor Saturday, Feb. 21, at theBCHS Baseball Field. e Home-run Derby will begin at 11:00a.m., and the alumni game willstart at 12:30 p.m.  ose inter-ested in participating in thederby and/or the game may con-tact Coach Chris Moore at . Wehope many alumni will salute theBCHS baseball teams and CoachYoung by attending theevent.  Come visit with CoachYoung and share stories with for-mer teammates.

Glenn Pearson AlumniBasketball game set

e 8th annual Glenn PearsonAlumni Basketball game will beSaturday, Feb. 7, at 3:00 pm in theBCHS competition gym inBridge City. e alumni game isplayed to honor the memory ofMr. Pearson and his 32 years ofdedication to the Bridge Cityschool district.

Any male who graduated fromBCHS and received a Varsity let-ter in BC Boy’s Basketball is in-vited to participate in the game.

Participants will need to pro-

vide the year you graduated fromBCHS, name of the varsity coachyou played for, years in whichyou lettered, career highlightsand contact information – tele-phone and/or email. is infor-mation needs to be sent to CoachKnight at   as soon as possible.

Participants will also need tocontact Jennifer at 883-7254 toorder a jersey, unless you stillhave yours from the last alumnigame.

Forms can be mailed to TonyKnight, BCHS, 2690 Texas Av-enue BC, Texas 77611, or it canbe dropped off in person toShawn Knight in the high school’sfront office. Coach Knight can becontacted at 735-1661/1664.Please leave a voice mail with areturn phone number.

Gus Harris to speak to OC historians

e Orange County HistoricalSociety will have their first quar-terly program of the year Feb. 3,at 6:30 pm, in the conferenceroom of the Orange City.

Gus Harris, Jr., who along withhis family, has been engaged inranching and farming for a num-ber of years, will speak on thehistory of rice farming in OrangeCounty.

Gus will supplement hisspeech with slides of photo-graphs going back nearly 100years. e historical society en-courages the public to come jointhem in learning of a bygone era,so important to the early econ-omy of Orange County.

Income tax assistanceoffered through AARP

e AARP Tax Filing Assis-tance Program will be offeredstarting at 12:15 pm, Wednesday,Feb. 4, at the Orange Public Li-

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brary. Trained volunteers will beavailable from 12:15 through 4p.m. each Wednesday and Fridaythrough April 15.

Those interested in assis-tance should bring All W-2 and1099 forms, including social se-curity benefit statements;records of catalo gains andlosses, receipts of medical ex-penses, taxes paid, interestpaid, contributions, casualtyand theft losses, job expenses,sales tax receipts for majorpurchases and social securitycards for dependents; all healthinsurance information, form1095-A if received and anyhealth care exemptions re-ceived from the IRS or the mar-ketplace and a copy of your2013 tax return.

Mardi Gras parade sete 12th annual Mardi Gras

Krewe of Krewe’s Grande Paradewill be Feb. 7, at 6:00 p.m.  etheme for this year’s celebrationwill be “Mardi Gras Rocks”. eevent is a traditional Mardi GrasParade with illuminated floats,decorated trailers and Krewemembers tossing beads, cups andtrinkets to enthusiastic spectators.

e Greater Orange AreaChamber of Commerce invitesyou to stay in our hotels andenjoy Historical Downtown andthe spirit of Mardi Gras. Begin-ning at 7:30  p.m. there will be aconcert by Jamie Bergeron andthe Kicking Cajuns at the City ofOrange Boardwalk and Pavilion.Food and beverage vendors will

be at the event (no dogs, no pets,no coolers).

Parade applications are avail-able at or by calling 883-3536.

El Mina Shrine hosts MardiGras/Valentines Dance

e El Mina Shrine will host adance Feb. 14, at 8:00 pm at theOrange County Convention andExpo Center on Hwy. 1442 in Or-ange. Music will be provided byNa Na Sha.

Tickets are $30 per couple andcan be purchased in advancefrom Pierre DeLaFosse (883-8568or Mike Kelly (886-7729), or theymay be purchased at the door.

No beverages are sold at thecenter, therefore you must bringyour own drinks. Coolers arewelcome. Ice and cups will befurnished.

Gumbo Bowl to benefitProject Safe Graduation

e inaugural Gumbo Bowlwill be held Jan. 31, 2015 at Clai-borne West Park at 10:00 a.m.

Project Safe Graduation or-ganizations form Vidor, Orange-field, Bridge City, WestOrange-Stark, Little Cypress-Mauriceville and Deweyville willsquare off for this first timeevent. It will be a fierce battle tosee which organization makesthe best gumbo in the surround-ing area.

Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m.Entertainment will be pro-

vided by Knotch Boys and BowTie DJ Services.

A washer tournament isplanned. Tickets will be availablesoon for $10 which will includegumbo, potato salad and a drink.

Come join the fun of the firstGumbo Bowl and contribute toarea Project Safe Graduationprograms in an event that is sureto become a yearly tradition.

e Bridge City Chamber ofCommerce announced the Stu-dents of the Month for January attheir Monthly Networking Cof-fee on January 13th at Orange-field Cormier Museum hosted byOrangefield ISD.   Bree Newsomwas chosen as the Bridge CityHigh School Student of theMonth and Kristen Blanke waschosen as the Orangefield HighSchool Student of the Month.

Bridge City High School Stu-dent of the Month, Bree Newsomis the daughter of Daniel andRenee Newsom.  Bree is ranked11 of 187 with a GPA of 4.37.Bree’s awards and honors in-clude:

• Presidential Honor Roll(2011-2015)

• Honors Chemistry, Physicsand Algebra II

• AP English III and IV andUnited States History

• College Algebra, Psychology,Government and Economics

• Geography Award (2012)• Biology Award (2012)• World History Award (2013)• English II Award (2013)• AP US History Award (2014)• Chemistry Honors Award

(2014)• Spanish I Award (2012)• Yearbook Leadership Award

(2012-2014)• Rotary Youth Leadership

Nominee (2011-2014)• Rotary Youth Leadership

Award (2014)• All Region Choir Member

(2014)• State Solo and Ensemble

Choir Advancer (2012-2013)Bree’s clubs and organizations

include:  National Honor Society2012 to present, Cardinal SingersVarsity Choir 2011 to present,Yearbook Editor 2013 to present,Newspaper UIL, Current EventsUIL.  Bree’s community serviceincludes: serving at the Hospital-ity Center with her church youthgroup, tutoring fellow classmatesand younger students, caroling tothe elderly in nursing homes, andvolunteering at the Humane So-ciety.

Cathy Riley, English Depart-ment Chair, said “Conscientiousand studious, Bree Newsom, isan exemplary student who fo-

cuses on accuracy and details inher classes.  I have observed thatshe opts for the most challengingassignments and projects be-cause that is what Bree loves themost – a challenge.  She is abovethe norm and is never satisfieduntil excellence is reached.  Breealso encompasses a wonderfulsense of humor and is a stellarrole model for others to emulate– every teacher’s dream.”

Genevieve Garrison, BusinessDepartment and Cardinal Year-book Advisor, said “Bree is anawesome student.  She managesher time well while in class andwith completing her assign-ments.  She works well with oth-ers during group projects andunder strict deadlines.  She un-derstands the significance of astrong work ethic, diligence andacademic integrity.  She is a veryresponsible and determined in-dividual.  As the Cardinal Year-book editor, Bree was alwayswilling to assist me whenneeded.  She proofread pagesensuring accuracy, organizeddata files when needed and en-sured my entire yearbook con-tents were in order at all times.She is a very generous individualwith her skills, time and re-sources.”

When asked about her futureplans, Bree said “I plan to attendTexas A&M University in the fallof 2015 to pursue and educationas a communications major.With this degree, I hope to oneday become a human resourcemanager for a company of somekind so I can put my variousproblem solving skill sets to gooduse.”

• • •Orangefield High School Stu-

dent of the Month, KristenBlanke, is the daughter of Johnand Marla Blanke.  She is rankednumber 1 out of 136 with a 4.0GPA on a 4.0 scale.  Kristen’sclubs and organizations include:

• President of the NationalHonor Society

• Vice President of the TexasAssociation of Future Educators

• Class president• Participates in Volleyball and

Track• UIL Accounting and com-

puter applicationsKristen’s awards and honors:• National Merit Scholarship

Semi-finalist (finalist status de-termined in February)

• Texas Bluebonnet Girls’ State• Rotary Youth Leadership

Awards• Accounting UIL state quali-

fier• Scholastic All-District athlete• Cross Country regional qual-

ifierIn community service, Kristen

has volunteered as a lifeguard atGreat Escape Camp at South-wind, First Presbyterian ChurchVacation Bible School and Trunkor Treat, Christmas in Orange-field.

Misty Bellard, UIL sponsor,says, “Kristen has been a memberof my Computer Applicationsteam for three years now and Iwould describe her as an intelli-gent, dedicated, and hard-work-ing student. She is involved inmany other clubs and extra-cur-ricular activities and is the oneher sponsors count on and herpeers look to her as a leader. Sheis a wonderful choice to repre-sent our school.”

Jennifer Rumsey, English de-partment head, says, “KristenBlanke is one of the most brilliantyoung ladies that I’ve ever hadthe pleasure to teach. She is anatural leader among her peers,rising to the top of the class withher outstanding character andkindness. Kristen was a true joyto teach, and I know she has avery successful future ahead ofher.”

Fred Cascio, AP English 4teacher, says, “Kristen Blanke isthe quintessential student. Herwork ethic and performance areabove reproach. It’s a pleasure toteach such a bright, energetic, anddiligent student. Her contribu-tions to the class are always per-spicacious and most welcome.”

Grant Gilson, physics and en-gineering teacher, says, “Kristenis an excellent student who ex-emplifies leadership in theclassroom. She is the type ofperson who helps others andshe does it in a way that makesthat person feel good – not likeshe know something and they

don’t. She has the highest gradein physics for the entire yearand won the Big O Award forphysics last year. I know Kristenwill accomplish anything shesets her mind to and will be aleader in whatever field shechooses.”

After graduation, Kristen willattend Texas A&M Universityand study business.

Both students of the month re-ceived gift certificates and giftsfrom:  e Classy Peacock, Wal-mart, Wellspring Credit Union,Tiger Rock Martial Arts, CentralOffice Supply, Sabine FederalCredit Union, Michele MichelleDay Spa, Little Caesars BridgeCity, Complete Staffing andComtex Wireless.

Kristen Blanke was chosen as the Orangefield High School Stu-dent of the Month for January.

Bree Newsom was chosen as the Bridge City High School Studentof the Month for January.

Blanke, Newsom named January Students of Month

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BCHS nabs UIL winsBridge City High School com-

peted at the Nederland UIL Ac-ademic Tournament onSaturday, Jan. 23. e followingare the results from this contestin the large school division:

In Number Sense, KendallGibson took 4th place; Calcula-tor Applications, Kendall Gibsonplaced 2nd, Zach Dionne placed3rd, and Kevin Fontenot placed4th. e Calculator Applicationsteam of Kendall Gibson, ZachDionne, Kevin Fontenot, andMoyleang Taing took 1st placeteam.

In Computer Applications,Amanda Chavez placed 4th andFaith Stephson placed 5th. esponsor for Computer Applica-tions is Stacia Ener.

In Spelling, Diana Pham took

1st place. e Spelling team ofDiana Pham, Amanda Chavez,Faith Stephson, Sarah Kidder,and Edward Doan took 1st placeteam. e sponsor for Spelling isKathie Dorman.

In Ready Writing, BrittneyLauritzen took 2nd place. In Lit-erary Criticism, Jessica McKin-ney placed 1st and TabithaBlakeney placed 5th. e Liter-ary Criticism team of JessicaMcKinney, Tabitha Blakeney,Alma Montoya, and StephanieRomero took 1st place team. esponsor for these events is DianeGrooters.

In LD Debate, Emily Lawrenceplaced 1st, Alex Hargrave placed4th, and Ruby Sanders placed6th. e sponsor for LD Debateis Michael Blakeney.

CCS spelling bee resultsCommunity Christian School

students recently participated inthe ACSI Area SpellingBee. ey went up against manybright students from surround-ing schools and gave their best. 

ose students include:ird GradeSamiah Brown, Participation

RibbonFourth GradeConnor Dewberry, Participa-

tion RibbonFifth GradeDestiny Knox, Participation

RibbonSixth GradeRachel Rose, Participation

RibbonSeventh GradeKaelan Long, 3rd PlaceEighth GradeJacob Carter, Participation

Ribbon

Orangefield HS takesUIL wins at H-F meet

Students at OrangefieldHigh School participated inthe Hamshire-Fannett Invita-tional UIL meet on Jan. 9 and10. The following shows thestudents that placed in theirevents.

Computer ApplicationsFirst place, Kristen Blake and

fourth place, anh Tsan. Spelling and VocabularySecond place team - anh

Tsan, Sage Granger, Olivia Davis,Anna VanPelt and YuritzyGomez.

AccountingFirst place, Kristen Blanke;

fourth place, Nathalie Bergman;

fifth place and Victor Vuong.First place team - Kristen

Blanke, Natalie Berghman, Vic-tor Voung, Kayla Boyett andKaylea Daigle.

Feature WritingSecond place, Kayla Boyett

and fourth place, Allie Crouch.Editorial WritingFirst place, Allie Crouch; ird

place, Kayla Boyett and fourthplace Jerri Agee.

News WritingFourth place, Kayla BoyettHeadline WritingKayla BoyettCalculator Applicationsird place, Victor Voung

OHS Art students taketop scores in Houston

e Orangefield High SchoolArt Department’s students werejudged last weekend by theHouston Livestock Show andRodeo judging committee.  estudents scored exceptionallywell in the contest, which hasover 200 school districts in par-ticipation. 

Best of Show was senior, Vic-tor Vuong, for his painting, “Al-ways ere.” anh Tsan, senior,was a Gold Medal winner for herPrismacolor drawing entitled,“Dreek’s First Hunt.” Bettye Cro-chet, sophomore, was also aGold Medal winner for hermixed media work titled, “Out to

Pasture.” In addition, Bre Nor-ton, Sarah Perry, Alyssa Kelley,and Morghan Isaacs were namedas Finalists.  Numerous blue andred ribbons were awarded, aswell as several whiteribbons. Twenty-two seniors re-ceived scholarship applicationsin the competition.

e top three winners movedon to Houston where they will beon display throughout the courseof the rodeo.  e remainder ofthe winners are on display in thehalls of Orangefield HighSchool.  Ms. Sherry Windham isthe art teacher in charge of thecontest for the school district.

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Chicken Noodle SoupNANCY’S KITCHENNancy McWhorterFor e Record

It’s not a good way to start anew year.  I have been confined tomy house thus far this month ofJanuary because of an Upper Res-piratory Infection.  I have had noappetite and have  subsisted onmostly cereal and cottage cheesewith fruit.  I certainly did not wantto be around people because thisailment is something I did notwant to share with others.  

When my new friend and yourvery own Record’s Evelyn Bran-don learned I had this cold,she  emailed me this recipe forChicken Noodle Soup.  e noteshe included  said, “You needsome of my Chicken NoodleSoup.”   Although it is not a fa-vorite soup of mine, I have al-ways heard it ishighly recommended for helpingcure colds.  e one thing Iwould do different is use chickenbreasts instead of chicken legs.

I am going to give you Evelyn’srecipe, just as she wrote it.  Per-haps I will make it because herrecipe sounds like a KEEPERsoup recipe I could, should,would try.  Perhaps it will speedmy recovery.

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP(From the Recipe files of Eve-

lyn Brandon)“Start with chicken broth, add

an envelope of onion soup mix,chopped and sautéed celery,onion, green onions and mush-rooms.

I use chicken legs only.  rowthe legs in the pot and boil themuntil the meat is ready to comeoff the bones.  Remove the meatand add noodles, soup veggies(Veg-all, etc.  I buy the frozensoup mix) and anything else you

like in soup.  I also add a smallamount of heavy whippingcream (maybe a couple of table-spoons) to make it thick andhearty. 

Before I add the meat backinto the pot, I season it with salt,pepper, garlic powder, and onionpowder, then toss around to coatwell.  Add chicken back in and letsimmer until all the flavors areset.”

If you are suffering with thesame malady as me, why not giveit a try?  It could help lead to aspeedy recovery.

Gray puts name in for WOCCISD BoardI, John H. Gray Jr., would like

to announce that I will be run-ning for a seat on the Board ofTrustees for West Orange CoveConsolidated IndependentSchool District. I am a lifetimeresident of Orange and a 1990graduate of West Orange-StarkHigh School.

I was instrumental in crowningthe #demandbetter slogan duringa somewhat controversial debateover the superintendent positionat our district. During that highlypublicized conversation over so-cial media, I recognized thatthere is a need for board mem-bers who truly have the district’sbest interest in mind.

Even before that, I realizedthat our district, like everyother district, have areas that

we can improve upon. It isgoing to take a board that iswilling to work along side of theparents, staff, students and tax-payers of the district. I am readyto do just that.

I take pride in WOS and be-lieve that positive communica-tion from all parties involved willresult in tremendous acheive-ments that will mark our districtfor Excellence!

I ask all of the #demandbettersupporters and all concernedparents and taxpayers to joinme in my journey to a seat onthe board of trustees. I pledgeto work along side of each oneof you to bring you positive re-sults in any concerns that youmight have where our districtcan improve because after all ...the common goal should be thebetterment of the district andthe wonderful staff and stu-dents. So again, I ask you foryour support as I continue to#demandbetter!

John Gray Jr.

Taste of Southeast Texas

A high-speed chase that started in Pinehurst and traveled through Vidor and into Beaumont re-sulted in major damage to a Pinehurst Police Officer’s vehicle when he was unable to negotiate aturn into a curve along Interstate 10 near Ford Park. The suspect is still at large but a tentativeidentification has been made.

Police chase ends with officer’saccident in Jefferson County

Tuesday, Jan. 27, at approximately 1:14 a.m., Of-ficer Leonard Roff of the Pinehurst Police Depart-ment observed a suspicious vehicle in the 1900block of Strickland Drive.

e driver of the vehicle committed a traffic of-fense by making an illegal left turn in front of Offi-cer Roff’s police vehicle. Officer Roff attempted toinitiate a traffic stop.

e driver of the vehicle refused to pull over anda vehicle pursuit ensued.

Officer Roff began to purse the vehicle, a silver2012 Silver Honda four-door registered in PortArthur.

e vehicle traveled South on MLK Jr. Drive be-fore turning West on Tulane Road. Officer Roffpursued the vehicle onto Old Highway 90 to Inter-state 10. ey traveled North on FM 1136 andthen West on Highway 12.

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooperjoined the pursuit as they approached the City ofVidor. e pursuit continued westbound onto In-terstate 10 in Vidor and into Beaumont.

As the pursuit neared Ford Park, Officer Roffwas forced to exit the interstate due to a fatality

accident already being investigated by the Beau-mont Police Department.

As he traveled west on the Interstate 10 accessroad he failed to negotiate a curve near the SouthMajor Drive overpass at Interstate 10 and left theroadway.

His vehicle, a 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup truck,struck a road sign and a small grove of trees.

Officer Roff suffered minor cuts and bruises dueto the impact and broken glass.

He was transported by ambulance to MemorialHerman Baptist Hospital in Beaumont where hewas treated and released.

e vehicle sustained major damage and is be-lieved to be a total loss. Other police units pursuedthe vehicle into Harris County but they were un-able to successfully stop the vehicle.

At this time the suspect is still at large but a ten-tative identification has been made.

Incidentally, the 2012 Silver Honda is believedto be the same vehicle that was involved in a pur-suit approximately 45 minutes earlier in PortArthur following a report of aggravated assault in-volving an assault rifle.

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

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So much forthe value ofsuperstition

Having always been a littlesuperstitious, I recentlydared to entertain thethought that possibly all Ihad to do to improve the“catching” part of fishingwas to openly complainabout the conditions. Itworked a week ago!

I no sooner hit the “send”key to mail in my article than Mother Nature de-cided to make it appear that I was trying to dis-suade readers from taking advantage of a red hotSabine Lake. e morning I wrote that column itwas raining, the river was high and steadily dump-ing more muddy water into the lake and we hadcaught very few fish in the three previous days offishing.

e very next day the water was still ugly, but itwas twenty degrees warmer and a light east windhad allowed small stretches of water on theLouisiana side of the lake to clear. Doug Pattersonjoined me in the hunt as I simply wanted to givethe lake one more shot before running over toCalcasieu until things improved on this side of thestate line.

e clearer water was unexpected, but the realdifference makers were a surface temperature thathad climbed twenty degrees and the presence ofsmall mullet loping across the shallow flats. Weimmediately started catching redfish on tails andCorkies and before calling it a day we were catch-ing trout up to four pounds as well.

e next day was foggier, but even warmer, andthe decision to stay here on Sabine was a goodone. My clients caught both trout and redfish assoon as I lowered the troll motor and we left themstill biting that afternoon. At that point, I wasstarting to believe that I was onto something bysimply bemoaning the weather in print to changeour luck. Wrong!

COLBURN-FISHINGCAPT. DICKIE COLBURNFOR THE RECORD

See COLBURN, PAGE 3B

Seahawks get healthy, Pats get grilled

Having two weeks to getready for the Super Bowlcan affect both teams prac-ticing their tails off to be-come pro football’s worldchampion Sunday night.

e media had a fieldday with the New England Patriots’ weak expla-nations of how their dozen game footballs lost acouple of pounds of pressure during the AFCchampionship game Jan. 18 against the Indi-anapolis Colts.

And the defending world champion SeattleSeahawks have assured the media that their twoinjured All-Pro defensive stalwarts—cornerbackRichard Sherman and free safety Earl omas—will be able to go full speed by Sunday.

New England head coach Bill Belichick andstarting quarterback Tom Brady both held newsconferences last week claiming to have “noknowledge” of how or why their game footballslost air pressure during the game with Indi-anapolis, but the Colts dozen footballs were allup to National Football League specificationswhen checked by game officials.

Belichick even tried to give a lengthy andwordy explanation of how the footballs couldhave lost the pressure that was totally refutedSunday morning on CNN by Bill Nye, e Sci-ence Guy.

“What Belichick said didn’t make any sense tome,” Nye commented in the interview. “e onlyway a football loses air pressure is with thisthing.” He displayed an inflation needle and thenadded, “Go Seahawks.”

Before the Seahawks left for Glendale, Ari-zona, head coach Pete Carroll delivered a stateof the Seahawks press conference Friday in Seat-tle and said his team “practiced as though wewere playing the game last week.”

“Richard (Sherman) participated in all thepractices and he looks to be fine. He still has anelbow to take care of, but he’s practices well,” thepersonable Carroll said. “Earl (omas) wastaking it a bit easier, letting his injured shoulderget better but he practiced Saturday, getting thelast day of practice in and looked fine. Both theseguys are scheduled to play Sunday and should beOK,” Carroll explained. “e have to deal withtheir issues, but they’ll be playing in the footballgame.”

Both Sherman and omas got hurt makingtackles in the Green Bay game. Sherman hurt hiselbow but never missed a down while omassuffered a slight shoulder separation and misseda few plays when he was taken to the trainingroom to be checked out and then returned to ac-

tion.According to an Associated Press article that

appeared in Monday’s editions, Earl pronouncedhis separated left shoulder as “pretty good”.omas added that tackling the likes of NewEngland’s star tight end Rob Gronkowski will bea challenge he will meet in the Super Bowl.

Earl said that his first major injury is “a lot todeal with.” He said he got the big picture. “WhenI come alive, nothing is limited, I can play fear-less and throw my body around and whateverhappens, happens,” Earl told the AP.

e Seahawks know they need both omasand Sherman as close to full strength as possibleagainst the potent Patriots.

If the Legion of Boom is not well, booming theopposition, particularly in the match-up, Seattlewill be in trouble.

Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn,who most likely will be the new head coach ofthe Atlanta Falcons next season, is willing to letSeattle play a significant amount of man-to-mandefense with omas the only protection in theback.

e rest of Seattle’s coverages are simplified.Quinn said that there isn’t a lot of disguise and

confusion with Seattle’s defense, resulting in theSeahawks playing faster and more efficiently.

Seattle was one of three defenses in NFL his-tory to lead the league in scoring defense in threestraight seasons, according to the AP. ey werethe first team since the Chicago Bears in 1985-86 to lead the NFL in total defense and scoringdefense in consecutive seasons.

“e numbers Seattle has posted lend cre-dence to the argument the Seahawks are amongthe best of this generation,” the AP article con-cluded.

But the way Patriots quarterback Tom Bradycan put points up on the scoreboard, Seattle hadbetter keep living up to its defensive reputation.

And the key to Seattle’s offense is All-Pro tail-back Marshawn Lynch. Whether he is barrelingup the gut, darting outside or flashing his under-rated receiving skills, Lynch opens up the offensefor everyone else.

Don’t be surprised if the New England defensestacks up the box and dares Lynch to beat them.

Because the Patriots know as well as the Sea-hawks that defense wins championships!!

I believe Seattle has the better defense and willSee KORNER, PAGE 3B

Earl Thomas III, a West Orange-Stark graduate, gets ready to take part in the Super Bowl thisweekend as a member of the Seattle Seahawks.

KAZ’S KORNERJOE KAZMARFOR THE RECORD

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Andrew Daspit does battle on the court for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin' Bears against the Orangefield Bobcats in districtaction this week. Defending for the Bobcats is Matthew Watkins. Also in on the action is LCM's Cameron Parker. The Bears downedthe Bobcats 55-44. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

Orangefield Bobcat Matthew Kress brings the ball down courtagainst the LCM Battlin' Bears. The Bobcats take on Hardin-Jef-ferson on the road Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

LEFT: The Little Cypress-Mau-riceville Bears and the Orange-field Bobcats scramble for theball in district action thisweek. LCM's Marlon Sanders,Justin Anderson and AndrewDaspit move in as Orange-field's Nick Harvey vies for theball. LCM won the contest 55-44 at the Bear Cave. RECORDPHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear Marlon Sanders drives the ball down court as Orangefield'sMatthew Kress defends for the Bobcats. The LCM Bears host the Bridge City Cardinals on Friday.RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

Earl Thomas Super Bowl PartyEarl omas is sponsoring a free Super Bowl Party at Lamar State

College – Orange Student Center (407 Green Avenue), Sunday, Feb.1, beginning at 4:00pm.

ere will be door prizes and food provided. is event will havea limit of 400 people. 

The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 28, 2015 • 3B

find a way to win Super BowlXLIX 27-21.KWICKIES…I was saddened

to hear of the passing of ErnieBanks, 83, who was loved by theChicago Cubs fans and theplayers alike and referred to as“Mr. Cub”. He played all 19years of his career at WrigleyField, wore No. 14 on his uni-form and coined the phrase“Let’s play two.” Banks becamethe Cubs’ first African-Ameri-can player on Sept. 17, 1953 andwent on to become an 11-timeAll-Star and two-time NationalLeague Most Valuable Player(1958-59). He hit 512 homeruns, had 1,636 RBI and was in-ducted into the Hall of Fame in1977 and is considered to beone of the greatest players of alltime not to play in the post-sea-son. He played 1,125 games atshortstop and finished his ca-reer by playing 1,259 at firstbase.

More than 113 million profootball fans will be tuned in toSuper Bowl XLIX Sunday onNBC and be treated to a greatgame between the Seattle Sea-hawks and the New England Pa-triots plus 30-secondcommercial spots costing arecord $4.5 million—up fromlast year’s record $4 million for30 seconds.

e Lamar Cardinals men’sbasketball team has an unblem-ished 8-0 record at the Mon-tagne Center going into thisweek’s schedule but is only 2-9away from the Beaumont school.

e Redbirds hope to keep theirhome streak alive as they hostedStephen F. Austin Monday nightand Abilene Christian Saturdayat the Montagne Center.

And while on the topic of col-legiate basketball, congrats arein store for Duke’s brilliantcoach Mike Krzyzewski who be-came the first NCAA Men’s Di-vision basketball coach to reachthe 1,000-win milestone Sundaywhen his Blue Devils (17-2) ral-lied to defeat St. John’s 77-68.The only other college basket-ball coaches to reach 1,000 winsare NAIA coaches HarryStratham (1,085) of McKendreeCollege and Danny Miles(1,015) of Oregon Tech whoboth are still active and NCAAWomen’s Division coach PatSummitt (1,085) who is retiredfrom the University of Ten-nessee.

JUST BETWEEN US…eHouston Astros will go intospring training next month withseveral new faces and a muchhigher total salary number. Gen-eral manager Jeff Luhnow hiredA.J. Hinch as the team’s newmanager, an entirely new coach-ing staff and new additions to theroster such as catcher HankConger, shortstop Jed Lowrie,slugger Evan Gattis, outfielderColby Rasmus, relievers LukeGregerson and Pat Neshek. Po-tential starter Dan Straily and in-fielder Luis Valbuena. e totalsalary figure is expected to spikemore than $18 million to above$68 million.

Kazmar From Page 1BColburn From Page 1B

e very next day a stiff northeast windushered in more rain and colder tempera-tures and as of yesterday, the bite was still allbut non-existent for the wee contingent ofpersistent anglers continuing to challengeMother Nature.I would like to think that thisweek’s column could change things onceagain as we have enjoyed more sunshine, butthat may indeed be wishful thinking.

A hard west wind that blew across theweekend just pounded the clearer stretchesalong the east shoreline and we are lookingat more rain for the weekend.After runningup to the Tyler area to fish last weekend I canassure you that there is also a world of freshwater yet to arrive.e water was still out ofthe banks of many of the small feeder creeksand it looked like rapids pouring across thefloor of the pine forests.

In the event that all of this negativity doesindeed soften Mother Nature’s heart onceagain, the Louisiana shoreline will be the firstarea to clear.We did very well on floatingCorky Fat Boys and five inch Tails in red shadand Hot Chicken rigged on 1/8^th ounceheads.

While waiting on improved conditions,more especially on the north end of the lake,I received a report Sunday evening that couldchange the game for trout fishermen willingto change their tactics.In an effort to get outof the wind and still fish last Sunday, two vis-iting Houston fishermen caught six redfishand fourteen trout up to five pounds driftingthe Causeway reefs.

ey said the water looked terrible even onan incoming tide and their best bite cameright at the end of the tide change.By theirown admission, having no clue as to whereto begin, they started out drifting worms andfive inch tails at depths of eight to twenty-two feet of water.After quickly catching twofish on one drift on a Catch 2000 they spentthe remainder of their trip in less than tenfeet of water.

ey were casting in the direction thatthey were drifting and said that they felt likethe reds and the trout were suspended aboutfour to six feet deep.Regardless of the waterclarity, technique or choice of lures….the factthat the fish were even there and feeding was

a very positive sign for those of us that haveexhausted every other possibility on thetougher days.

The deeper water is not nearly as dirtycloser to the bottom and the salinity levelsare higher at those depths as well.Whenthe bait fish start stacking up deeper it cansimply be a matter of tying on the rightlure. They did add that their friends nevergave the shallower Catch 2000 bite a tryand they finished with only four black

drum and two redfish.Perhaps the best solution of all is to

switch gears and chase double digit bass andslab crappie on Toledo Bend andRayburn.The larger sows are already start-ing to stage for the spawn and the crappiebite has improved drastically over the pastweek as well.I ate a pile of fried crappie filetsthat a show dog couldn’t jump over Saturdaynight and I don’t know why I fish for any-thing else!

Brief warm-ups welcomed by trout fishermen!

The LCM High School Journalism team competed at the Neder-land practice meet on Saturday, Jan. 24 and brought home sev-eral medals. Junior Jeffrey Holland placed fifth in News Writing;Sophomore Valen Elliott placed fifth in Feature Writing and seniorWendy Cates placed sixth in Editorial Writing. The team iscoached by Lindsey Fruge and will next compete at PNG on Feb-ruary 14. Pictured left to right: Valen Elliott, Jeffrey Holland andWendy Cates.

4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Crack Sticks1 loaf thin sliced bread (crust re-moved)1 8 ounce package cream cheese,softened3/4 cup confectioner's sugar1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup melted butter

Flatten bread with rolling pin.Combine cream cheese and con-

fectioner's sugar. In a separatebowl combine cinnamon andsugar, set aside.

Spread a Tablespoon of cheesemixture on a slice of bread androll up jelly roll style.

Dip in melted butter, then incinnamon and sugar mixture.

Place on un-greased cooliesheet and bake at 350 for 20 min-utes, or until brown.

Lemon Garlic Pepper Wings2 pounds chicken wings1/2 cup lemon juice1 clove garlicSalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup vegetable oil

Place wings in bowl, pour onlemon juice and garlic pepper.

Shake wings making sure to coatall wings evenly. Marinate 2hours at room temperature, stir-ring occasionally to keep coated.

Wings may be BBQ'd or justplaced in a sauce pan and bakedfor 2-30 minutes, basting occa-sionally.

Slow-Cooker Turkey Chiliis slow-cooker chili recipe is

as easy as it is delicious. Brown-ing the meat before adding it tothe slow-cooker brings out therich flavor of the dish.

Ingredients1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey1 large onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 (1.25-oz.) envelope chili season-ing mix1 (12-oz.) can beer1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels1 red bell pepper, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained

and rinsed1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce3/4 teaspoon saltToppings:  shredded  Cheddarcheese, finely chopped red onion,sliced fresh jalapeñosPreparation1. Cook first 4 ingredients in a largeskillet over medium-high heat, stir-ring often, 8 minutes or until turkeycrumbles  and  is  no  longer  pink.Stir  in beer, and cook 2 minutes,stirring occasionally. Spoon mix-ture  into a 5 1/2-qt. slow cooker;stir in corn and next 6 ingredientsuntil well blended. Cover and cookon  LOW  6  hours.  Serve with  de-sired toppings.

BarbecueDeviled EggsIngredients12 large eggs1/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup chopped smoked pork1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot sauceGarnish: paprika

PreparationPlace  eggs  in  a  single  layer  in  alarge  saucepan;  add  water  to  adepth of 3 inches. Bring to a boil;cover,  remove  from heat,  and  letstand 15 minutes.Drain and fill pan with cold waterand ice. Tap each egg firmly on thecounter until cracks form all overthe shell. Peel under cold runningwater.Cut  eggs  in  half  lengthwise,  andcarefully remove yolks. Mash yolkswith mayonnaise. Stir in pork andnext 4 ingredients; blend well.Spoon yolk mixture evenly into eggwhite halves. Garnish, if desired.

Crisp and SpicySnack MixIngredients2 cups crisscross of corn and ricecereal (such as Crispix)1 cup tiny pretzel twists1/2 cup reduced-fat wheat crackers(such as Wheat Thins)1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar craers(such as Cheez-It) $1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon ginger stir-fry sauce(such as Lawry's)1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon saltCooking spray

PreparationPreheat oven to 250º.Combine the first 4 ingredients ina  bowl.  Combine  butter,  stir-frysauce,  powder,  cumin,  and  salt;drizzle over cereal mixture, tossingto coat. Spread mixture into a jellyroll pan coated with cooking spray.Bake at 250º for 30 minutes or untilcrisp, stirring twice.

Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato WrapWrap sandwiches are so versa-

tile. You can fill them with yourfavorite meats and condimentsfor an array of options. Individ-ually wrap them in plastic wrapor secure with a toothpick foreasy pick-up-and-go treats.

Ingredients1 cup mayonnaise1/2  cup  dried  tomatoes  in  oil,drained and chopped8 (10-inch) flour tortillas1  large  head  iceberg  lettuce,chopped1 medium onion, thinly sliced (op-tional)

16 bacon slices, cooked and crum-bled1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper

PreparationCombine  mayonnaise  and  toma-toes in a small bowl. Spread evenlyover 1 side of each tortilla, leavinga 1/2-inch border.Layer  lettuce, onions, and baconevenly over tortillas; sprinkle withsalt and pepper.Roll up tortillas; cut in half diago-nally,  and  secure  with  woodenpick.

Chili Con Queso2 large Velveeta Cheese blocks, cutinto chunks1 medium onion, finely chopped2 small cans chopped green chilies(amount optional)

1 can Cream of Celery Soup1 small can evaporated milk

Put all ingredients into crockpot on low to cook and keepwarm. Serve with nacho chips.

Sweet Heat Hot DogsTake hot dog toppings beyond

traditional sauerkraut and mus-tard by dressing with sweet-hotpickles, shredded red cabbageand a creamy topping made ofmayo, whole grain mustard, andhot chili sauce.

Ingredients3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon whole grain mus-

tard1 green onion, minced2  tablespoons  Asian  sriracha

hot chili sauce8 hot dogs8 hot dog buns, toasted1 cup chopped sweet-hot pickles

2 cups shredded red cabbage

Preparation1. Preheat grill to 350 to 400 de-

grees (medium-high) heat.2.  Combine  first  3  ingredients

and 1 Tbsp. chili sauce in a smallbowl. Brush hot dogs with remain-ing 1 Tbsp. chili sauce.

3. Grill hot dogs, covered withgrill lid, 4 to 6 minutes or until thor-oughly heated. Place hot dogs inbuns,  and  top  with  mayonnaisemixture.  Sprinkle  with  choppedpickles and shredded cabbage.

Taste of Southeast Texas ~ Super Bowl Edition!EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN

Evelyn Brandon ~ e Record

It's Super Bowl time and we all knowthat we can't watch any kind of sport-ing event without snack foods - espe-cially football. ere will literally be

millions of snacks being servedthroughout the day that Sunday, and Iwant to share a few of my favorites.

Our family usually just serves a fewlittle finger foods and a variety of easysnacks during the day. Instead ofstanding in the kitchen and cookingbig meals, we like to spend our time

watching all the pre-game activities,commercials and commentaries.

With all that being said, I hope youenjoy the day and that your team wins.We will be supporting our "hometownhero" Earl omas III and his Sea-hawks. Bon appétit!

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 28, 2015 • 5B

Three LCM volleyball players signed with colleges on Monday, Jan. 26. Jade Piper signed with Se-ward County Community College in Kansas. Jade is an All-District outstanding setter, OrangeLeader Top Setter, Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Honorable Mention, Texas Sports Writers As-sociation Second Team, Volleyball Academic All-State and YMBL All-Tournament. Malayzia Winbushand Darby Strother signed with Trinity Valley Community College in Athens. Malaysia was namedAll-District Outstanding Middle, Orange Leader Top Blocker, Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Sec-ond Team, Texas Sports Writers Honorable Mention and YMBL All-Tournament. Darby’s honors in-clude All-District First Team and Orange Leader First Team. Pictured above from left – seated areMalaysia Winbush, Jade Piper and Darby Strother. Standing – LCM Principal Dr. Terri Estes, CoachVicki Castino and Athletic Director Randy Crouch. Pictured at right is Jade Piper.

Alisha Fuss signed a letter of intent to play college softball withLaTourneau College today at LCM High School. Fuss was sur-rounded by family and friends.

Clayton Whatley, 4th grader at Bridge City Intermediate School,attended the 2014 Season Awards Banquet for The Gulf CoastKarters in Houston last weekend. Clayton received the 2014 HighPoints Jacket for racing in CHONDA Cadet Class. Clayton alsobrought home a 1st place trophy for the Spring Series and an-other 1st in the Fall Series while setting the 2014 fast timerecord holder in CHONDA Cadet with a 47.295 second lap. Clay-ton is entering his sixth year in Kart racing in 2015. His familyand friends are all very proud of him.

Two Battlin’ Bear Baseball players signed to play at junior colleges following graduation. CobyRoddy is a three year LCM Baseball Varsity starter who has chosen Alvin Junior College as his nextstop on his baseball journey. Academics played a big role in his decision, as Alvin Junior Collegeoffers a great Nursing program which is the field of study that Coby has chosen to pursue. Also athree year starter for the Bears, Brennon Moore accepted an offer to play at Panola Junior College.Just a three hour drive north to Carthage, Panola is a great place for him to start his college career.Friends & family will be a short drive away from being able to watch him play.

O’fieldlifterscompete

e Orangefield powerliftingteam participated a meet Jan. 22at WOS. e results are as fol-lows:

Girl’s results:Lauren Groom, 2nd in her

class; Brooke Morphew, 4th inher class; Krista Wheeler, 2nd inher class; Skyler Hammons, 4thin her class; Kathleen Lozano,7th in her class; Bre Norton, 3rdin her class; Morghan Kelley, 5thin her class and Mahala Mc-Clanahan, 4th in her class.

Boy’s results:Cade Datillio, 5th in his class;

Wesley Reed, 1st in his class;Cameron Guillot, 2nd in hisclass; Vincent Wilson, 6th in hisclass; Austin Moore, 1st in hisclass; Shayne Arceneaux, 3rd inhis class;

Jerrod Watkins, 1st in hisclass; Adam Jacobs, 2nd in hisclass; Jake Bradley, 6th in hisclass; Aaron Galitz, 4th in hisclass and Luke Padilla, 5th in hisclass.

Property taxdue on Feb. 2in Orange Co.

Property taxes are normallydue on Jan. 31, but because thisyear the last day to pay falls onthe weekend, the law considerspayments timely if paid in the of-fice or postmarked on the nextregular business day. e tax of-fice will be accepting paymentson Monday, Feb. 2, withoutpenalty and interest. Because theFeb. 2 postmark is crucial toavoid penalty and interest, tax-payers need to be aware of thelast pick-up time posted for themail box or have a post officeclerk personally stamp the mail.

Payments can be made at theOrange Tax Office located at 123S. 6th Street or the Vidor Tax Of-fice at 155 Wilson. Drop boxes lo-cated outside the front entrancesare available for “after hour” pay-ments. Tax payers also have theoption of paying online by goingto www.co.orange.tx.us/taxofficeand clicking on “Tax Records andTax Payments Online”. e creditcard service provider charges afee of 2.5% of the total tax beingpaid or $1.50 if paid by an E-Check.

For inquires, contact the taxoffice at (409) 882-7971 or (409)769-0064.

Open Letter fromWO-C CISD to

CommunityDear Citizens,West Orange-Cove CISD ex-

presses out gratitude for the over-whelming support that the entirecommunity has shown during theWest Orange-Stark High Schooljourney to the State Champi-onship football game. e fansupport exhibited by individuals,businesses, industry and alumni(near and far) was unbelievable.ank you to all who sent wellwishes, attended rallies, “Sendoffs,” and games. Your commit-ment by supporting live broad-casts, sharing greetings/photoson social media, purchasing ad-vertisements and wearing Mus-tang blue captured the “12th‘Stang” spirit. is experience willtruly be a life-long memory thatwe will never forget.

Additionally, we want to thankand acknowledge the commu-nity efforts of those who haveembraced our team through var-ious celebrations including theCity of Orange, the Orange Ro-tary Club, area churches andneighboring school districts. Wewould also like to recognize thesupport of the WO-S AlumniFoundation, WOCCISD Educa-tion Foundation and all whohave contributed in any form tothese church, organization orcivic recognitions.

e WO-S High School Mus-tang football team had an amaz-ing season. It is through hardwork, determination and an un-willingness to accept defeat thatour team advanced that our teamadvanced so far. Our goal, everyyear, is to end the year as statechampions. While we did notachieve the title we sought, weare stronger for the experienceand very grateful that this com-munity and our alumni havebeen by our side every step of theway. We value your upliftingwords and dedicated support.

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Deaths and MemorialsRodney LeJeuneNederland

Rodney LeJeune, 79, of Neder-land, died Sunday, Jan. 25, atChristus Hospital St. Elizabeth,Beaumont.He was bornJuly 27,1935, inC h u r c hPoint, La, toA m a d aMatte andG a b r i e lL e J e u n e ,and hadbeen a long-time resident of the area.

Rodney was a United StatesArmy veteran and had retiredfrom Consolidated Freightwaysafter 33 years as a truck driver.He was a well-known Cajun mu-sician and singer. Rodney was amember of e Cajun FrenchMusic Association and receivednumerous awards for his music.He enjoyed camping and pid-dling in his workshop. Rodneywill be remembered as a lovinghusband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include his lovingwife, Cookie LeJeune of Neder-land; son, Dale LeJeune and hiswife Deanna, of Nederland;daughter, Karen “DeeDee” andher husband, Greg, of Sour Lake;grandson, Chance Hobbs; grand-daughter, Kalli Hobbs-Davis andher husband, Dannie; great-grandson, Luke Davis; sisters,Jane Bordelon and her husband,Farrel, of Ville Platte, La. and EllaSolieau, of New Orleans; brother,Dewey LeJeune and his wife,Mary-Lois, of Bridge City and ahost of other relatives andfriends.  

He was preceded in death byhis parents; sisters, Emily White,Alicia Dies, elma Vincent, andLeola Hanks and brother, J.D.LeJeune.

Funeral service were Wednes-day, Jan. 28, 2015, at Broussard’s,Nederland, with interment tofollow at Fairview Cemetery,Winnie.

Memorial contributions maybe made in Mr. LeJeune’s mem-ory to American Cancer Society,755 South 11th Street, Suite 212,Beaumont, Texas 77701.

Elroyce JohnsonOrange

Elroyce Johnson, 79, of Or-ange, passed away Friday, Jan. 23,at Methodist Hospital in Hous-ton. Elroycewas born inCenter, onApril 4,1935, toDorris andAnnie John-son. He wasa member ofCove BaptistChurch andrecently at-tended MacArthur Heights Bap-tist Church.

He is preceded in death by hisparents, Dorris and Annie John-son; his wife, Maxine Johnson;twin daughters, Tina and GinaJohnson; and his sister, DorisSigler of Pearland.

He is survived by his daughter,Gayle Stegall and her husband,James of Bridge City; son, RandyJohnson of Orange; one brother,McNeil Johnson of Village Mills;sisters, Eloise Willis of Carroltonand Linda Dillard of Houston.

He is also survived by hisgrandchildren, Melani andShane Woodruff of Bridge City,Michelle Flanakin of Rockwall,Wayne Stegall of Bridge City;great grandchildren, Madison,Mia,  and Marlee Woodruff, andMikaela, Mathew Slade, andMaddox Stegall.

A graveside service was held atthe Hillcrest Memorial Gardens,Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Orange. eRev. Jay omas officiated.

Willie Jo AmenBridge City

Willie Jo Amen, 91, of BridgeCity, passed away January 23, atO a k w o o dM a n o rN u r s i n gHome inVidor.

F u n e r a lservices willbe at  10:00a.m., urs-day, Jan.29,  at Clay-bar FuneralHome in Bridge City. Officiatingwill be Mr. Barry Jones of9th and Elm Church of Christ inOrange. Entombment will followat Greenlawn Memorial Park inGroves. ere will be no visita-

tion.Born in Cleburne, Sept. 16,

1923, she was the daughter ofWillie Ray Crawford and RoseElla Dickerson Ray. Mrs. Amenwas a member of 9th  and ElmChurch of Christ. e familywould like to acknowledge, withgrateful appreciation the loveand care provided to Mrs. Amenby the staff of Oakwood ManorNursing Home.

She is preceded in death byher parents; husband, GeorgeArthur Amen and daughter,Sharon Ray.

She is survived by her daugh-ter, Sheala Vice; daughter andson-in-law, Sandra and JoelFowler, all of Bridge City; sixgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and brother, BudRay of Pearsal.

In lieu of flowers, memorialcontributions may be made to9th and Elm Church of Christ,501 9th  Street, Orange, Texas,77630.

Evett DaigleOrange

Evett Daigle, 89, of Orange,passed away Jan. 23, at eSabine House in Orange.

A grave-side servicewas heldSunday, Jan.25, at Hill-crest Me-m o r i a lG a r d e n sCemetery inOrange. Of-ficiating wasthe Rev.Lynn Ashcraft. 

Born in Woodlawn, La., Sept.8, 1925, he was the son ofomas Daigle and AlzinaGranger Frugia. Evett loved trav-eling with his wife. He enjoyedreading and treasured the timehe spent with his children andgrandchildren.

He is preceded in death by hiswife of 53 years, Allison Daigleand brother, Nelson Daigle.

He is survived by his daugh-ters, Ellen Ray and husband,Hugh Dean of Orange and Patri-cia Richard of Austin; sons,Michael Daigle and wife Wandaof Orange and Fred Daigle ofRound Rock; sister, Virginia Fos-ter of Beaumont; 12 grandchil-dren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Melvin GarrisonMauriceville

Melvin Homer “Mike” Garri-son, 88, of Mauriceville, died Fri-day, Jan. 23, at Oakwood ManorNursing Home in Vidor.

Funeral services were heldat 10:00 a.m.M o n d a y ,Jan. 26, atClaybar Fu-neral Homein Orange.Officiat ingwas the Rev.Ed Rawls,pastor of Sil-ver OaksB a p t i s tChurch in Mauriceville. En-tombment followed at HillcrestMemorial Gardens near BridgeCity.

Born in Orangefield Oct. 22,1926, Mike was the son of Hughand Agnes (Richard) Garrison.He was a veteran of the U.S.Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air

Force and served in the Occupa-tion of Japan during WWII. Heworked for DuPont Sabine RiverWorks and retired after 39 yearsof service.

Mike attended Silver OaksBaptist Church. He was a verytalented woodworker; enjoyedhunting, fishing, working oncars, telling stories and he lovedto eat. Most of all, he loved hisfamily dearly.

ose who met Mike at thepearly gates  Friday  morningwere his beloved wife, Dorothy;son, Ronnie and his old friend,Bill Hardesty – Bill, I’m return-ing the dollar.

Mike is survived by his sonand daughter-in-law, Michaeland Betty Garrison of Orange;son, Gary Garrison of Westport,Ct; daughter-in-law, Susan Gar-rison of Orange; grandchildren,Shon Garrison, Andrea Pietz,Ashley Garrison, Ben Harrison,Josh Garrison, Darren Harrison,Lindsey Ferree; great grandchil-dren, Jenna, Shaeleigh, Braydon,Trevor, Gavin, Bailey, Kennedy,Payton, Kate, Alana, Johnny, Liaand Ethan.

He is also survived by hisbrother, Butch Garrison ofHemphill; sister, Susie Phillips ofSulphur; nephew, Buster Snelsonof Mauriceville and sister-in-law,Christie Breaux of Orange.

Serving as pallbearers will beShon Garrison, Ben Harrison,Josh Garrison, Jared Ferree,Shane Pietz and Johnny Breaux.Honorary pallbearers will beBuster Snelson, John Hendricksand Bennie Cotton.              

In lieu of flowers, memorialcontributions may be directed toSilver Oaks Baptist Church,16460 FM 1442, Orange, Texas77632, or to the Wounded WarProject, PO Box 758517, Topeka,Kansas 66675.

Glenda KinderWest Orange

Glenda Kinder, 63, of WestOrange, passed away Jan. 23, ather home in West Orange.

F u n e r a ls e r v i c e swere Tues-day, Jan.27,  at Clay-bar FuneralHome inOrange. Of-ficiating wasthe Rev. Barry Bradley of FirstBaptist Church in Orange. Burialwas at Hillcrest Memorial Gar-dens in Orange.

Born in Port Arthur, Oct. 4,1951, she was the daughter ofJ.D. West and Aubrey Hext West.Glenda owned and operatedGlenda’s Bake-A-Cake in Or-ange, for over 35 years, and tookgreat joy in participating in thebirthdays, weddings, and an-niversaries of so many in thecommunity. Her shop was asource of great joy and friend-ship, and her staff were more likefamily than employees. Our fam-ily would like to thank them forall the love and support shown tous during this difficult time. Youall know how loved you were,and we are honored that youloved her the same in return.

For over 15 years, Glenda par-ticipated in the Orange LionsClub Carnival, where she cookedhot dogs and danced to theoldies. She took great joy in giv-ing back to the community sheloved, and the good work of

Lions Club International.Glenda’s greatest legacy is the

love and support she showed forso many.  A natural caretaker,Glenda took great joy in cookingfor those she loved, and she wasas great a cook as she was abaker! Her family has lost thegreatest cheerleader ever, be-cause Glenda believed that youcould achieve anything you setyour mind to do, and never lether loved ones forget it.  Hergrandbabies will cherish hermemory, and she will live onthrough each of them. eybrought each other such joy!

Glenda’s family would like toexpress the deepest gratitude toSoutheast Texas Hospice and Dr.Servet Satir for demonstratingthe love and care of Jesus toGlenda and her family duringthis journey.

She is preceded in death byher father; husband, GeorgeKinder and son-in-law, MartyMcDaniel.

She is survived by her com-panion, Charlie Stout of WestOrange; mother, Aubrey West ofDeweyville; daughters, RamonaMcDaniel of New Braunfels,Kacey Prejean and husband,Wyatt of Little Cypress and LisaCarroll and husband, Scooter ofOrangefield; grandchildren,Blake, Meagan, Hayden, De-laney, Zoe, Hope , and Connerand brother, John West ofDeweyville.

Serving as pallbearers will beJohn D. West, Jr., Jason D. West,Travis Kitchens, Teddy Stout,Kent Jowell, Mark Kilchrist, andClint Dryden. Honorary pall-bearer is Danny Hoosier.

Nancy DrakeNancy Clayton Drake, 47, died

Wednesday, Jan. 21, at her resi-dence.

She loved to cook, fish, and lis-tening to Johnny Cash. Nancyespecially enjoyed taking care ofpeople and considered herself aloving and nurturing person. Shewas a loving mother and a veryspecial grandmother.

Nancy is survived by herdaughter, Shabana Johnson andhusband Lance of Nederland;grandson, William David John-son; Fiance, Barrett Hayles;brother, David Dean Clayton, Jr.and three sisters, Sheila JewelHickman  of McComb, MS.,Joyce LeAnn Bonnin of Gar-dener, KS., and Donna JuneWilkerson of Orange.

She was preceded in death byher husband Bobby Merle Drake;parents, David Dean Clayton, Srand Betty Lou Clayton and sister,Debra Lynn Couch.

Visitation will be held Mon-day, Jan. 26, beginning at 6:00p.m. at Memorial Funeral Homeof Vidor.

Funeral services were Tuesday,Jan. 27, at Memorial FuneralHome, with interment followingat Restlawn Memorial Park inVidor.

Madge SharpVidor

Madge Lee Sharp, 86, a life-long resident of Vidor died Mon-day, Jan. 19, in Beaumont. Shewas a member of Pine ForestBaptist Church since 1953 and along time member of the Benev-olent Committee at the church.She was also one of the originalfounders of the Christian CareCenter of Vidor and a devoted

wife, mother and grandmother.Madge is

survived byher threedaughters ,Gwen Mal-donado andh u s b a n dJerry ofNederland,J o A n nW h e e l e rand BarbTurner ofPoint Blank and Cindy Ham-monds and husband Tommy ofOrange; brother, William Goodeof Beaumont; 11 grandchildrenand 19 great grandchildren.

Madge is preceded in death byher husband, G.T. Sharp and ason, Charles Sharp.

Funeral services were Satur-day, Jan. 24, at Pine Forest Bap-tist Church in Vidor withinterment following at RestlawnMemorial Park.

William DroddyWilliam “Bill” Lloyd Droddy

left this world on Jan. 19. Bill was76 years oldand was theson of Addisand ArtieDroddy. Hewas born inOrange, onOct. 1, 1938.

From avery youngage Bill in-st inct ivelyknew how an engine should runand showed off his skill throughmany drag races out on the backroads of Southeast Texas. In1963, Bill and his family movedto Houston where he took a jobfor A. J. Foyt in the service de-partment. He became one of Mr.Foyt’s go-to men when an engineneeded a little tune up. He wasinvited to go, and did go to, atleast one of A. J.’s Indianapolis500 races. He loved fast cars. Hecould assess a car’s problemswithout much hesitation.

He is survived by his son,Roger Lloyd Droddy and partner,Judy Harvey, of Cypress; daugh-ter, Kerri Lynn Droddy of Vidor;brother, Joe Droddy and wife,Jonell of Vidor; and his longtimecompanion, Nelda Scott of Lum-berton. His nieces and nephewswill always remember theirUncle Bill.

He lived, he loved, he soughtafter knowledge, he trusted oth-ers, he was loyal; he rose to thetop of his profession. He was agood man. He has a host of life-long friends that speaks volumesof a man’s character. He lovedlife, but most of all he loved hischildren, Kerri and Roger.

Friends are invited to join thefamily at a memorial servicewhich will be held at Claybar Fu-neral Home in Orange, at2:00pm on Saturday, Jan. 24. Avisitation will be held Saturday

from noon until the time of theservice.

Tyrell SacraTyrell “Pops” Sacra, 81, died

T u e s d a y ,Jan. 20, inD a y t o n ,OH.

A formerresident ofVidor, Popsloved to fishand watchall types ofsports. Heenjoyed spending time with hisfamily and was passionate aboutstudying the word of God.

Pops is survived by his daugh-ter, Connie Griggs and friendDennis Hall of Dayton and sons,Darrell Sacra and wife Bonnie ofWilliamsburg, VA, Duane Sacraand wife Cecilia of Las Vegas,NV, and Ronald Wells and wifeDonna of Mauriceville. He is alsosurvived by eight grandchildren,Amanda, Craig, Justin, Jessica,Beth, Nikki, Phillip, Stephen andnumerous great grandchildren.

Pops was preceded in death bytwo wives, Dorothy Sacra andShirley Sacra; daughter, DebbieMcCargish and granddaughter,Kellie Martin.

Visitation will be held Mon-day, Jan. 26, beginning at 6:00p.m., at Memorial Funeral Homeof Vidor.

Funeral services will be Tues-day, January 27, at 10:00 a.m., atMemorial Funeral Home, withinterment to follow at RestlawnMemorial Park in Vidor.

Gary FlowersBridge City

Gary Paul Flowers, 58, ofBridge City, passed awayWednesday, Jan. 21, at his home.

Funeral services will be at12:00 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, atWinfree Baptist Church inBridge City. Officiating will beBrother Donald Toutcheque.

Visitation will be from 11:00a.m. until service time on Saturday.

Gary was born Dec. 4, 1956 toWilliam and Mary Virginia(Martin) Flowers. He served inthe United States Army and af-terward he was an auto me-chanic specializing in bodyworks. He loved being with hisfamily and friends, enjoyed fish-ing, barbequing, gardening oranything to do with the out-doors; he was also an animallover.

He is preceded in death by hiswife, Laura Flowers; dad,William Flowers and sister,Cathy Bayless.

ose left to cherish his mem-ory are his mother, Mary Flow-ers; sons, Gary Paul Flowers, Jr.and wife Wendy, Chris Archerand wife Charlotte, and JimmyArcher; eight grandchildren; twogreat grandchildren; brother, JimFlowers and sisters, MargaretRobinson and Lisa Jernigan.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 28, 2015 • 7B

Catholics mark anniversary of Auschwitz liberationCatholic leaders joined in commemora-

tions of the 70th anniversary of the liberationof the Auschwitz concentration camp, where1.2 million mostly Jewish prisoners werekilled by the Nazis during World War II.

"When we ask how God was present in thehell of Auschwitz, we must remember God'slast word is one of peace," said CardinalStanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, Poland.

"Peace is a gift from God, for which wehave to ask him. is is why we gather todayto pray before taking the next step -- and wemust take that step, drawing conclusionsfrom the past and from the witness of his-tory."

The cardinal preached at a Jan. 27 Massin Auschwitz's church-run ecumenical Cen-ter for Dialogue and Prayer. The Mass wasconcelebrated by the Vatican's nuncio toPoland, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, andattended by Polish President Bronislaw Ko-morowski and around 150 former camp in-mates.

Cardinal Dziwisz said questions stillneeded to be asked about human responsi-bility for Auschwitz atrocities, but added thatthe camp's liberation was also a reminder

that peace could be achieved by human ef-fort.

Holocaust survivor Hy Abrams, 90, holdsa book in Brooklyn, N.Y., that documents allthe different concentration camps he washeld in during World War II. Abrams wastaken at age 20 by German Nazi soldiers andseparated from his mother, father, brotherand three sisters. (CNS/Reuters)

He said numerous great initiatives hadbeen launched to ensure future generationsremembered the past while "responsiblybuilding the future," helped by survivors whorecalled "the cry of the victims falling silentas they were brutally suffocated."

Besides Jewish inmates, who made up 90percent of victims, approximately 100,000mostly Catholic Poles were killed by Germanoccupiers in Auschwitz's gas chambers andexecution sites. e Nazis also killed Roma,Russian POWs and prisoners of other na-tionalities at the camp, located in Oswiecim,Poland.

St. John Paul II visited Auschwitz in 1979,and Pope Benedict XVI visited in 2006. Or-ganizers of World Youth Day 2016 in Krakowexpect Pope Francis to visit the camp while

he is in the country.e anniversary of the camp's liberation by

invading Soviet forces was attended by headsof state and government and official repre-sentatives from 40 countries and included in-terfaith prayers at the nearbyAuschwitz-Birkenau extermination centerand a wreath-laying at the camp's infamousDeath Wall.

In a Jan. 27 Twitter message, Pope Francissaid, "Auschwitz cries out with the pain ofimmense suffering and pleads for a future ofrespect, peace and encounter among peo-ples."

Meanwhile, Cardinal Reinhard Marx,president of the German bishops' conference,said Auschwitz ranked "among the funda-mental experiences of mankind" as a placewhere "the Germans systematically and in-dustrially organized the destruction of Euro-pean Jews."

He added that the death camp remained"an open wound on the body of humanity,"and said it was important to ask "why thecrimes of Auschwitz happened on a conti-nent marked for at least a millennium byChristianity."

During the recognition por-tion of the Little Cypress-Mau-riceville Board of Trusteesmeeting, the Board recognizedthe volleyba;; team for their out-standing accomplishments – as ateam and individually. e teamtook the District Championship,with a 38-5 record overall and12-0 in district. ey had a 23match winning streak withoutlosing a game and a 26 matchwinning streak. ey took Sec-ond at the Huffman and Dickin-son Tournaments and wereSilver division YMBL Tourna-ment Champions.

eir individual accomplish-ments include Sarah Woods, All-District MVP, Texas GirlsCoaches Association All-Stateand was named to the All-Starteam which will play in Austinon July 16. Sarah is the first LCMgirl to ever play in the All-Stargame.

Melanie Hamerly was an All-District alternate, Orange LeaderMVP, Beaumont EnterpriseSuper Gold Team MVP, TexasSports Writers ird Team, Vol-leyball academic All-State,YMBL Tournament MVP, andAll Tournament at the DickinsonTournament.

Jade Pipe is the All-Districtoutstanding setter, Orange

Leader Top Setter, BeaumontEnterprise Super Gold Honor-able Mention, Texas SportsWriters Association SecondTeam, Volleyball Academic All-State, and YMBL All-Tourna-ment.

Malayzia Winbush is All-Dis-trict Outstanding Middle, Or-ange Leader Top Blocker,Beaumont Enterprise SuperGold Second Team, Texas SportsWriters Honorable Mention, andYMBL All-Tournament.

Darby Strother earned All-District First Team and Orange

Leader First Team. MarissaPowell was named All-DistrictSecond Team and OrangeLeader Second Team. BaileyBrittain won All-District Honor-able Mention, Kender Myers aVolleyball Academic All-Statespot, and Bailee Burnett wasnamed Volleyball Academic All-State.

Makenzie Hearn received All-District Honorable Mention, Or-ange Leader First Team, andYMBL All-Tournament whileMaddie Frey won All-DistrictHonorable Mention and Orange

Leader First Team.Coach Vicki Castino has been

busy collecting accolades thisyear, though she prefers to focuson the girls’ achievements. Shewas named 24-4A Coach of theYear, Orange Leader Coach ofthe Year, Beaumont EnterpriseSuper Gold Team Coach of theYear, and Southeast TexasCoaches Association Coach ofthe year. She will also coach theSoutheast Texas All-stars onJune 12 and the Texas Girl’scoaches Association All-Stars inAustin on July 16. 

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville ISD Board of Trustees congratulated and recognized the LC-M HighSchool volleyball team for their successes during the 2014 season.

School board honors LC-M volleyball team

Across U.S., people pray, march, rally to mark Roe anniversaryFrom Alaska to Hawaii and

dozens of locations in between,pro-life advocates participatedin marches, rallies and prayerservices marking the Jan. 22 an-niversary of the U.S. SupremeCourt's Roe v. Wade decisionthat legalized abortion virtuallyon demand.

On Jan. 24, people gatheredfor an interdenominational

prayer service in Anchorage,Alaska, and nearly 3,000 milesaway people took part in aMarch for Life rally at Hawaii'sstate capitol in Honolulu thatfeatured musicians and keynotespeakers.

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, thestate's three bishops celebrated anoon Mass Jan. 21 at the Cathe-dral Basilica of St. Francis of As-

sisi and then led participants ina procession to the state capitolfor a rally and the opportunity tovisit state legislators. Partici-pants were asked to bring babyitems such as diapers, blankets,bottles or socks, and socks andtoiletries for the elderly to becollected at the Mass and dis-tributed to organizations thatprovide support to expectant

mothers and the elderly. Thousands of people took

part in a Jan. 18 march, whichconcluded with a rally at thestate capitol in Little Rock,Arkansas. The keynote speaker,newly elected Republican Gov.Asa Hutchinson, told the crowdthat 28 years ago he attendedhis first pro-life rally at thesame spot.

CommerCial

CommerCial leaSe 1,200 SQ. FT iN oraNGe, beautiful-ly decorated space in strip center by John-son’s mini storage on mlK, for more info call (409) 883-5652. (2/4)

For rent on roundbunch rd, bC,

various sizes and pric-es, frontage available. rear spaces cheaper. Perfect for shops, stor-age, warehouses, etc. 409-735-2030 (m&r)

APARTMENTS

oraNGe Home away From Home. ideal for 2 workers. efficiency apartment. all bills

paid. $250 weekly. 979-798-1567. (2/4)

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briDGe CiTy GaraGe aParTmeNT, spa-cious, designed for security,indoor stair-well and Garage door opener. available Feb. 1st., $575 monthly + $500 dep., water and sewer included, (409) 719-7607 or 719-7328. (1/28)

1 beDroom FUlly FUrNiSHeD in orange, includes all appliances inc. washer and dryer, utilities paid, $850 monthly + $500 dep. Call Christine @ (409) 779-6580. (2/4)

1 beDroom in or-ange, all appliances inc. washer and dryer, $575 monthly + $500 dep. you pay utilities, $575 monthly + $500 dep. Call Christine @ (409) 779-6580. (2/4)

MOBILE HOME RENTALS

NiCe 3/2, $700 monthly + dep., (409) 988-6893 or 626-0988 (2/4/15)

M.H PARK

STaDiUm VillaGe m.H. ParK 330 bower, across from Jr. High School bridge City 77611, Spaces for rent $180 monthly. Concrete street and parking (409) 988-6893

or 626-0988 (2/4/15)

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lC-m SCHoolS, 3.5 acres, Fm 1130 area. Culvert, Drive and Padsite installed, mobiles and livestock ok, mudd water and Sewer available. Coun-tryland Properties llc (409) 745-1115. (1/28)

3.4 aCre rePo oN PriVaTe roaD. water and sewer, electricity, drive and padsite in-stalled, lC-m schools, owner financing avail-able. CoUNTrylaND ProPerTieS llC (409) 745-1115. (1/28)

10 aCreS oN west Grigsby rd. with 500’ private drive, adjions large timber tract. access to mauriceville water and sewer and electricity, mobile Homes and livestock oK. CoUNTrylaND ProPerTieS llC (409) 745-1115. (1/28)

APPLIANcES

USeD aPPliaNCeS, starting at $99.95. Har-ry’s appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), orange. we buy used appliances, 886-4111 (hs)miSC.

21 GaS DryerS, Pro-pane and Nat. gas, $100 to $300 ea., 409-886-4111. (tfn Harry)

MISc. FOR SALE

iNVaCare wHeel-CHair, brand new m91 sure step, heavy duty, elevating seat, head rest, reclines, adjusting foot rest, 300 lb. capac-

ity, 6.5 mph, manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 obo! (409) 499-2121. (tfnKG)

Jugg’s Pitching machine: like new, auto feeder, throws 30-90 mph, fast & curve balls, etc. pd $2500, used very little, will sell for $1000 for all. Perfect condition. Great buy! Can be seen at the Penny record office in bC. 409-474-2855. (tfn)

For Sale....Two cem-etery plots in Hillcrest memorial Gardens-$2,500 for both in last Supper area. Seller will pay the transfer fee. 817-709-8107.

PETS

aKC lab Puppies $750 409-422-4447 (1/28)

Needs a good home, inside. Cute, sweet and very loveable 2 black and white female kit-tens about 4 months old. one has long hair and one is medium length. Someone threw them away on my street. i have had both of them spade. They will make wonderful pets. Please call 886-7863. (1/28)

LOST AND FOUND FoUND! we rescued two young male dogs, about 10 months old, 1 tan & wht and one black, they have collars but no tags. Found on 37th. st. (orange/Pinehurst) behind roselawn, if not claimed free to good homes. (409) 886-7240. (1/28)

GARAGE and ESTATE SALES

SaT., 322 marTiN, bC, (77611) 8 till 2. wood splitter, lum-ber, T-Posts, tools, XXV size Nomex coveralls, women’s plus size clothes, size 18 mother of the bride dress, shoes, crafts, purses, much more!

PSA

al-aNoN meets wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., orange. Call 409-779-4289 or Cindy 994-5503 for de-tails.

GolDeN TriaNGle ToUGH loVe is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying un-acceptable behavior. meets Tues. 7 pm. at the immaculate Con-ception ed. bldg., 4100 lincoln (corner of lin-coln & washington) in Groves. For more info call 962-0480

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EMPLOYMENT

Drivers: Local-Home Daily & Regional-Out/Back Openings! Great Pay, Bonuses & 100% PAID Health Ins! CDL-A, 1yr TT Exp. w/X-End.

Req. Martin Transport Call: 855-979-1946. (1/28)

Drivers: Oils Down – Freight is UP! Regional Freight! Excellent Mon-ey & Home Time! Com-

pany & Owner Op’s. CDL-A, TWIC & Hazmat. 855-252-1634.

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MAsTER ELECTRI-CIAn sERvInG ALL OF yOUR ELECTICAL nEEDs. FREE EsTI-MATEs. LICEnsED & InsURED TECL#27079 nEW COnsTRUC-TIOn, REMODELs, sHOPs, BARns, RE-WIREs, PAnEL UP-GRADEs 422-4447 (1/28)

sEWInG, HEMMInG and custom made items. you still have time to get custom made Christmas outfits for holiday pictures! 238-1230. Js

Housecleaning, iron-ing, sewing and shop-ping service. Call sha-ron, 409-883-9584. Leave a message. (1/28)

Experienced House-keeper. Call Helen 409-734-8096.(2/18)

PSA

ALCOHOLICs AnOn-yMOUs meets daily at noon and 8 pm at 240 Dobbyn st. in Bridge City. If you are strug-gling with a drinking or drug problem come

see what AA has to of-fer. Call 409-735-8094 for more info.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lu-theran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compas-sionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join.

DEMEnTIA CARE GIv-ERs sUPPORT GROUP meets monthLy the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30 pm. at st.Francis of As-sisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Dr. in Or-ange in the Brother sun

Room of the Canticle Bldg.

RAPE AnD CRIsIs CEnTER of sETX pro-vides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general cri-sis. In addition, a 24 Hour Hot line is provid-ed for crisis interven-tion, referrals and sup-port group sessions for sexual assault/rape victims. victims are not alone, help is provided. All of the services as provided are free. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273 or 409-835-3355. volunteer advocates are needed to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medi-cal setting. Comprehen-sive training is provided. For more info call 409-832-6530.

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Field Workers

10 temp. positions; ap-prox 6 months; Duties: to operate farm equip-ment in the wheat and soybean fields, cultivat-ing, operating combine, transporting crop and fertilizer, water distribu-tion, planting of crop by hand and harvesting. CDL License required. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to be-gin on 3/18/15 through 9/18/15. 3 months ex-perience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent resi-dence at the end of the work day; Transporta-tion and subsistence expenses to the work-site will be provided by the employer upon com-pletion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by TAF Trucking, L.L.C. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified appli-cants may call employer for interview (337)519-2856. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

2 temporary positions; approx 10 months; Du-ties: 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 harvest-ing of the crop. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week; OT varies, not guaran-teed. Job to begin on 3/20/15 through 1/15/16. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transpor-tation provided to work-ers who can not rea-sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and sub-sistence expenses to the worksite will be pro-vided 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. Na-quin, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Quali-fied applicants may call employer for interview (985)447-3296. Appli-cants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

12 temporary positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/15/16; Du-ties: To opérate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equip-ment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and perform-ing minor repairs and maintenance of farm ve-hicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, hu-mid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Test-ing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termina-tion. $10.18 per hour; 35 hours per week ; OT var-ies but not guaranteed. 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transpor-tation provided to work-ers who can not rea-sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and sub-sistence expenses to the worksite will be pro-vided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during con-tract. Employment of-fered by Adeline Enter-prises, L.L.C. located in Jeanerette, LA. Quali-fied applicants may call employer for interview (337) 276-5503. Appli-cants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701. Field

Workers2 temp positions; ap-prox. 10 months; job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/15/16; Duties: to op-erate all types of farm equipment including trucks and vehicles during field mainte-nance in the sugar cane and grain fields. Farm maintenance includes but not limited to cut-ting grass and limbs of trees, cleaning of fence rows and ditches and shovel work to maintain field drainage; plant-ing of sugarcane by hand; planting of grain in the fields; farm, field and housing sanitation duties; operation and performing minor re-pairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Must be able to work in hot, hu-mid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time and lift 50lbs or more. Once hired, workers may be required to take a ran-dom drug test at no cost to worker. Testing posi-tive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guar-anteed; 3 months ex-perience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent resi-dence at the end of the work day; Transporta-tion and subsistence expenses to the work-site 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 con-tract. Employment of-fered by Newton Cane Co. located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for in-terview (318) 346-4403 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beau-mont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

6 temp. positions; ap-prox 10 months; Du-ties: To opérate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equip-ment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and perform-ing minor repairs and maintenance of farm ve-hicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, hu-mid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Test-ing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 an hr; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/15/16. 3 months ex-perience in job offered required. . All work tools provided. Housing and transportation pro-vided to workers who can not reasonably re-turn to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transpor-tation and subsistence expenses to the work-site will be provided by the employer upon com-pletion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Ross Frederick lo-cated in St. Martinville, LA. Worksite located in Cecilia, LA. Quali-fied applicants may call employer for an inter-view at (337) 845-5086 or may apply for this position at their near-est State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

1 temp positions; ap-prox. 10 months; job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/15/16; Duties: to oper-ate farm equipment dur-ing field maintenance; planting of sugar cane by hand; operating farm equipment during har-vesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor re-pairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stoop-ing to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a ran-dom drug test at no cost to worker. Testing posi-tive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guar-anteed; 3 months ex-perience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent resi-dence at the end of the work day; Transporta-tion and subsistence expenses to the work-site will be provided by the employer upon com-pletion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by D and D Planters, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Worksite located in Napoleonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 985-513-0406 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beau-mont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

1 temp positions; ap-prox. 10 months; job to begin 2/26/15 through 12/31/15; Duties: to operate farm equip-ment during field main-tenance; planting of sugar cane by hand; operating farm equip-ment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and perform-ing minor repairs and maintenance of farm ve-hicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, hu-mid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Test-ing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience re-quired in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transpor-tation provided to work-ers who can not rea-sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and sub-sistence expenses to the worksite will be pro-vided 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 Smithland Plantation located in Joneville, LA . Quali-fied applicants may call employer for interview (318) 339-8140 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beau-mont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

2 temp positions; ap-prox. 10 months; job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/15/16; Duties: to oper-ate farm equipment dur-ing field maintenance; planting of sugar cane by hand; operating farm equipment during har-vesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor re-pairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stoop-ing to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a ran-dom drug test at no cost to worker. Testing posi-tive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guar-anteed; 3 months ex-perience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent resi-dence at the end of the work day; Transporta-tion and subsistence expenses to the work-site will be provided by the employer upon com-pletion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Hebert Bros. Farm, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 985-513-0406 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beau-mont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

10 temporary positions; approx 10 months; Job to begin on 3/15/15 through 1/15/16; Duties: preparing fields includ-ing weeding by hand, manual shovel work in fields, walking, stoop-ing, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching and kneeling to reach ground level crop during planting and harvesting of sugarcane and soybean. To oper-ate and perform minor maintenance on farm vehicle and equipment. Farm sanitation du-ties. Work is done in all weather. Workers may be required to take ran-dom drug test at no cost to worker. Testing posi-tive or failure to comply may result in termina-tion. 3 months experi-ence in job offered re-quired. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week; OT var-ies, not guaranteed. All work tools provided. Housing and transpor-tation provided to work-ers who can not rea-sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and sub-sistence expenses to the worksite will be pro-vided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during con-tract.. Employment of-fered by M. Hymel Sons, Inc. located in Vacherie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for an interview at (225) 265-7797. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

3 temp positions; ap-prox. 10 months; job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/7/16; Duties: to oper-ate farm equipment dur-ing field maintenance; shovel work, tree cut-ting and weed control with backpack sprayer; planting of sugar cane by hand; operating farm equipment during har-vesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor re-pairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stoop-ing to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Heavy lifting of 50lbs. Once hired, workers may be required to take a ran-dom drug test at no cost to worker. Testing posi-tive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guar-anteed; 3 months ex-perience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent resi-dence at the end of the work day; Transporta-tion and subsistence expenses to the work-site 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 Carmouche Planting Company, Inc. located in Belle Rose, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 225-473-1985 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beau-mont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

5 temporary positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/15/16; Du-ties: To opérate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equip-ment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and perform-ing minor repairs and maintenance of farm ve-hicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, hu-mid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Test-ing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hr a week; OT varies but not guaranteed; 3 months experience require in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation pro-vided to workers who can not reasonably re-turn to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transpor-tation and subsistence expenses to the work-site will be provided by the employer upon com-pletion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Harang Sugars, Inc. lo-cated in Donaldsonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for in-terview (225) 473-3339. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office lo-cated at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

20 temp positions; ap-prox. 10 months; job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/15/16 Duties: to oper-ate farm equipment dur-ing field maintenance; planting of sugar cane by hand; operating farm equipment during har-vesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor re-pairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stoop-ing to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a ran-dom drug test at no cost to worker. Testing posi-tive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guar-anteed; 3 months ex-perience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent resi-dence at the end of the work day; Transporta-tion and subsistence expenses to the work-site will be provided by the employer upon com-pletion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by HMC Farms, L.L.C. lo-cated in New Iberia, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for in-terview (225) 207-0505 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beau-mont, TX 77701.

Field Workers

10 temp positions; ap-prox. 10 months; job to begin 3/15/15 through 1/15/16; Duties: Gen-eral worker needed for sugar cane farm. Work includes tractor driv-ing, field prep, fertilizing plants, and harvesting of crop. Field prep in-cludes manual shovel work, cleaning drains, and hoeing of weeds, spot spraying and gen-eral farm labor. Help re-pair and maintain farm, field equip, levees, roads and shop. Load and unload trucks. Job involves stooping, lift-ing and working outside in inclement weather. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience re-quired in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transpor-tation provided to work-ers who can not rea-sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and sub-sistence expenses to the worksite will be pro-vided 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 Daniel Na-quin Farms, Inc. lo-cated in Thibodaux, LA. Worksite located in Thibodaux and Schrie-ver, LA. Qualified appli-cants may call employer for interview (985) 446-3245 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Work-force located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701. located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

La Moine’sHair Quarters

Now hiring hair dressers in Orange.

Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.Call La Moine’s @

886-7286 or 886-2175

BOOKEEPER NEEDED for local CPA firm. Please mail resume to: Penny Record Ad PO, Box 1008 Bridge City, TX 77611

10B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 28, 2015