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Record number have registered to vote in Texas

By STEVE KNIGHT The Lufkin News The Lone Star State has more than 15 million registered voters, an all-time high number for the state, according to Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos.

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This photo taken from Trout Street shows the General Electric/ Lufkin Industries foundry behind the cupola as crews work to

remove the building.

Dismantling memories GE says it’s keeping foundry property and remodeling campus to become assembly and distribution center for pumping units

By STEVE KNIGHT The Lufkin News

In a blog entry posted last week on General Electric’s website, Lorenzo Simonelli, president and CEO of GE Oil & Gas, remarked that the company is “writing the industry.” not include Lufkin Industries — next chapter for the oil and gas That next chapter likely will at least not the Lufkin Industries

that the now Boston-based conglomerate found when it forked over $3.3 billion for the company in 2013.

That next chapter will not include the hundreds of AngeSEE FOUNDRY, PAGE 3A

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

It’s a small world at Heritage Festival Different nationalities celebrated through food, customs and entertainment

By SHEMEKA THOMPKINS The Lufkin News The 13th annual Heritage Festival hosted by Main Street Lufkin celebrated diverse cultural backgrounds on Saturday at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center.

The festival provided several different forms of entertainment, along with free food, fun and exposure to different customs and cultures.

Norma Hinson is the wife of the late Laverne Hinson, one of the original members of the Undoing Racism Committee who started the Heritage Festival sev-

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Darlene Stewart, Tracy Pinkerton and Patricia Allen of the Messianic Synagogue pose behind their SEE FESTIVAL, PAGE 6A booth at the 13th annual Heritage Festival on Saturday at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center.

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As of Thursday, the number of registered voters is 15,015,700, representing about 78 percent of the state’s estimated voting age population of 19,307,355.

Voting age population estimates include Texans who may not be eligible to vote, such as non-citizens or convicted felons who have not yet fully discharged their sentence.

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Early voting in Angelina County Early voting for the general election will take place at the Angelina County Courthouse Annex, 606 E. Lufkin Ave. in Lufkin, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24-28; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Oct. 29; noon-5 p.m. Oct. 30; and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4.

Early voting also takes place from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at these locations: Diboll City Hall, 400 Kenley St. in Diboll; Huntington Civic Center, 1179 U.S. Highway 69 north in Huntington; and Zavalla City Hall, 838 E. Main St. in Zavalla.

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTINGS

Accidental shootings result in death of one child every other day EDITOR’S NOTE — This is part of an ongoing collaboration between The Associated Press and the USA TODAY Network to examine issues related to gun violence in America.

Angelina County teen recovering well from 2015 shooting incident

By RYAN J. FOLEY, LARRY FENN and NICK PENZENSTADLER The Associated Press

By CASEY SIZEMORE The Lufkin News

Hours earlier, he was a happy 4-year-old who loved Ironman and the Hulk and all the Avengers. Now, as Bryson Mees-Hernandez approached death in a Houston hospital room, his brain swelling through the bullet hole in his face, his mother assured the boy it was OK to die.

“When you are on the other side,” his mother, Crystal Mees, recalls telling him, “you SEE SHOOTINGS, PAGE 5A

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There has only been one accidental shooting in Angelina County over the last two and a half years.

On Sept. 27, 2015, then13-year-old Jackson Shepherd and his parents, Ashli and John, were mending fences on their property, according to a Lufkin News story published in July. As Jackson and his mother were going inside, SEE COUNTY, PAGE 5A

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COMPASSION EXPERIENCE

Dr. H.L. “Doc” Hughey

Memorial services for Dr. H.L. “Doc” Hughey, 90, of Lufkin will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Congregational Church with The Reverend Randall K. Green officiating. Private entombment will be held in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park Mausoleum prior to the services.

Dr. Hughey was born December 3, 1925 in Navasota, Texas to the late Henry Boozer Hughey and Emma Lee (Cummins) Hughey, and died Saturday, October 15, 2016 at his residence.

Dr. Hughey graduated from high school in Pittsburg, Texas in 1942. He earned his undergraduate degree from North Texas in 1944 and his DDS from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1947. He operated a private practice in Pittsburg from 1947 to 1955. Dr. Hughey served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1957, and then opened an office in Lufkin, where he practiced until his retirement in 1984. He was a founding member of Christ Congregational Church.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Dorothy (Lee) Hughey of Lufkin; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Louise Hughey of Mansfield, Brian and Karen Hughey of Kingwood, and Michael and Michelle Hughey of Frisco; daughters and sons-in-law, Lee Ann and Steve VanAmburgh of Dallas, Lauri and Frank Butler of McKinney; son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Lisa Whitten of Dallas; grandchildren and spouses, Clay and Erin Hughey, Russell and Michelle Hughey, Robin and David Engelson, Laura Hughey, Austin Hughey, Jessica and Garrett Sechrist, Bradley Hughey, Sam VanAmburgh, Kate and Jere Thompson, Pete and Molly Van Amburgh, Mary Kendall Butler, Meredith and Jesse Zeringue, Luke Whitten, and Jake Whitten; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and daughter, Doris C. Hughey and Gayanne Hughey; and wife, Mildred Hughey.

Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip Pate, Pete Smart, Vince Whitaker, Dr. David Glenn, and Jerry Highnote.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ Congregational Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 27, Lufkin, Texas 75902.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Monday evening at Carroway Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Interactive tour on poverty scheduled for Nacogdoches

By PAUL BRYANT see the children’s homes, walk The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel through schools and markets, and hear life-changing stories of NACOGDOCHES — Grace hope — all from the perspective Bible Church is scheduled to host of a child whose life began in povfor three days The Compassion erty,” the website shows. It “is an Experience — an interactive ex- excellent opportunity for anyone hibit that allows participants to who has never had the chance experience what life is like for to travel outside the U.S. to get a poverty-stricken children in de- small glimpse of what life can be veloping countries. like in developing countries.”

“We are trying to highlight the More than 700 million people global missions Grace has been in developing countries live on part of for a while,” said Terrell less than $1.90 per day, according Eggers, an elder and lead pastor to the organization. at the church on Raguet Street.

The interactive tour is inside a “It also lets people know where climate-controlled trailer “pulled the money goes when they sup- by a huge truck,” said Tim port missions and raises aware- Glenn, a spokesperson for The ness of the needs some of our Compassion Experience. “It’s missionaries have” around the pretty amazing when you see it world. all unfold.”

The event is set for Friday Eggers said Grace Bible through Monday, Oct. 24.

Church partnered with the orga“People can walk through it nization in Nicaragua. and experience what it’s like to “We do send some of our peolive in a particular city in Ni- ple to help missionaries we have caragua,” Eggers said. “People there.” can not only see pictures but Compassion International is walk through the day of a per- a child sponsorship program. At son in poverty there. It is pretty least 80 percent of its finances unique.” are used for program activities, According to The Compassion its website shows.

Experience website, the event is a Participants are asked to make self-guided tour. reservations, but walk-ins are “Through the use of an iPod, welcome.

Paul Bryant’s email address is a headset and 3,000 square feet pbryant@dailysentinel.com. of interactive space, visitors will

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Korbet Thomason

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Korbet Thomason, 48, of Joaquin, formerly of Huntington, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in a Lufkin hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

New American Standard, 1995 Mr. Thomason was born December 4, 1967 in Springfield, Vermont, the son of Michael Warren Thomason and the late Wendy Ann (LaRock) Thomason. He was a self-employed auto mechanic. Mr. Thomason was a Christian and deeply “loved his Jesus”. He had previously lived in Huntington for 10 years.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Thomason of Huntington; daughters, Dee Riggs of Hudson, LaWayna Stephens of Kilgore; son, Josh Stephens of Carthage; twelve grandchildren; father, Michael Warren Thomason of Logansport, Louisiana; sister, Kim Cuicci; and brothers, Keith Thomason Ernestine Anderson and Tommy Thomason.

Services for Ernestine Anderson, 92, of Lufkin, are pending with He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Kirk Thomason.

Colonial Mortuary. Mrs. Anderson died Saturday at her residence.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

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OBITUARIES

James Lee Barnes

Services for James Lee Barnes, 66, of Mount Enterprise, will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches.

Funeral services for Mr. George V. Williford, age 76, of Lindale, were held Mr. Barnes was born Dec. 12, 1949, and died Oct. 14, 2016, in a Naat 4 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church cogdoches hospital.

Tims Funeral Home, directors. in Lindale, with the Pastors Rick Ivey and Nick Sholars officiating. Burial

George V. Williford

will follow in the Lindale City Cemetery with services under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale. Mr. Williford died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his home in Lindale. He was born September 24, 1940 in Zavalla, Texas the son of the late, Dudley James and Iona (Stringer) Williford.

George received his Master’s Degree from Texas A&M. He began his career as a youth director with the First United Methodist Church in Brenham and Beaumont area and later in Tyler at Marvin United Methodist Church. He began his career in Education Administration as a principal in Elgin, Texas in 1974, principal in Nacogdoches in 1980 and in 1982 he joined the Katy, Texas ISD as Director of Special Services. In 1986, he became Superintendent at Somerville ISD and came to Lindale as Superintendent in 1989 until 1995.

After leaving Lindale, George was the Church Business Administrator at the First United Methodist Church in Lufkin until 2001 and later worked in Real Estate in Lufkin until retiring in 2004 to Chandler. In 2014, The Willifords then moved back to Lindale. Mr. Williford is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Williford of Lindale; daughter, Jan Simmons and husband, Brady of Lindale; son, Jeffrey Williford and wife, Andreia of Tyler; sister, Glenda Williford Allison and husband, Jerry of Port Arthur; six grandchildren, Mary, Anna, Caden, and Levi Simmons of Lindale; August and Isabella Williford of Tyler; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patricia and Jack Purl of Hideaway; and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Caden Simmons, Jack Purl, Steven Purl, Todd Purl, Jerry Allison, Jamie Parks, Jason Allison, and Neal Williams.

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Judy Booth Services for Judy Booth, 93, of Nacogdoches, will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22, at First Baptist Church’s Chapel.

Mrs. Booth was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Middleton, Georgia, and died Oct. 6, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service Cason Monk-Metcalf, Nacogdoches, directors.

John Marvin Cely II Services for John Marvin Cely II, 34, of Galveston, are pending with Carroway Funeral Home.

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By SHEMEKA THOMPKINS The Lufkin News Lufkin police arrested Stevan Ray Alshouse, 21, of Lufkin, Friday afternoon for failure to control speed, expired license and failure to maintain financial responsibility after he was found to be at fault in an accident in the 2500 block of Daniel McCall Drive.

——— Police arrested LaKerra Lynsey Duncan, 20, of Lufkin, for failure to maintain financial responsibility, failure to yield at an intersection and no driver’s license following an atfault traffic accident in the 2800 block of Paul Avenue on Friday afternoon.

——— Police arrested Jeanna Ann Vandagriff, 20, of Groveton, for theft after she stole about $545 worth of property from a store in the 2900 block of Brentwood Drive on Friday night.

——— Police arrested Don Botley, 21, of Corrigan, for public intoxication in the 200 block of South Timberland Drive early Saturday morning.

——— Officers found Brandon Chase Burnett, 26, of Huntington, in possession of a controlled substance after they took him into custody for theft and disorderly conduct in the 2500 block of Daniel McCall Drive Friday afternoon.

——— A woman reported that her boyfriend assaulted her in the 300 block of Stonewood Drive on Friday night.

——— Someone reportedly stole a gaming console that another person was trying to sell in the 900 block of South Second Street on Friday afternoon.

——— Someone reported burglary of a motor vehicle in the 1000 block of South Timberland Drive between Thursday evening and Friday morning.

——— Someone allegedly tampered with government records by changing their address information at the Angelina County Appraisal District, according to a police report.

——— A man reported that someone used his work fleet card, debit card and wife’s credit cards between Thursday and Friday morning after he visited Cherry’s Grocery in the 2700 block of North Raguet Street.

——— Someone in the 400 block of College Drive reported that several subjects opened checking accounts, and the person believed it was a scam.

——— The Lufkin Police Department made nine other arrests

late Friday and early Saturday.

Arrests and charges included: Malik Rashad Lawrence, 18, of Lufkin, warrant for no driver’s license; Stevelyn Aundra McCuin, 48, of Lufkin, possession of drug paraphernalia and warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of promise to appear; Floyd Marcelius Barnes, 38, of Lufkin, criminal trespass; Earl Calvin Russaw Jr., 38, of Diboll, warrants for driving while license invalid, failure to maintain financial responsibility and speeding; Anthony James Russaw, 35, of Diboll, warrants for no driver’s license, expired license plates, failure to maintain financial responsibility and speeding; Deedrick Ramon Ross, 30, of Lufkin, warrants for speeding, no license and motor vehicle inspection violation; Richard Terrell Miller, 26, of Lufkin, warrant for driving while license invalid and no driver’s license; Curtis Wayne Brown, 34, of Lufkin, warrant for no driver’s license and no insurance; and James Mitchell Wood Jr., 37, of Lufkin, warrants for no driver’s license, no insurance and failure to maintain financial responsibility.

——— The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office made six arrests late Friday and early Saturday.

Arrests and charges included: Molly Langford Clark, 54, of Lufkin, warrant for possession of a controlled substance and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance; Candice Jean Hudspeth, 44, of Lufkin, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft; Bobby Wesley Woodson, 57, of Lufkin, warrant for driving while intoxicated (second); John Victor Anderson, 32, of Lufkin, warrant for failure to register as a sex offender and failure to comply with other requirements; Timothy Vance Airhart, 26, of Lufkin, assault/ family violence; and Kenneth Eugene Bright, 37, of Lufkin, possession of a controlled substance and warrants for forgery, child safety system under 8 years old, no insurance and failure to display driver’s license.

——— The Hudson Police Department arrested Travis Wayne Roberts, 38, of Lufkin, on a warrant for driving while license invalid.

——— The Angelina County Jail housed 265 inmates as of 2 p.m.

Saturday.

——— We listen to local police and fire departments’ scanner traffic, but sometimes miss crimes, wrecks, fires or other incidents, especially if they happen overnight. If you know of something we’re not covering yet, please let Editor Andy Adams know by emailing him at aadams@lufkindailynews.com, or submit a news tip online by visiting lufkindailynews.com/tips.

Services for Edgar W. Ditsworth Jr., 62, of Gardner, Kansas, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Grace Baptist Church in Gardner, Kansas. Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin. Mr. Ditsworth was born July 20, 1954, and died on Oct. 14, 2016, in Gardner, Kansas. Gipson Funeral Home, directors.

Georgia Carole Galindez Services for Georgia Carole Galindez, 71, of Huntington, are pending with Carroway Funeral Home in Lufkin. Mrs. Galindez was born Oct. 10, 1945, in Houston and died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in Huntington. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Lisa Renée Gillam Services for Lisa Renée Gillam, 57, of Zavalla, will be held at 3 p.m.

Wednesday in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Huntington.

Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery.

Mrs. Gillam was born Aug. 3, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Zavalla.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Carroway Funeral Home, Huntington, directors.

Services for Alton “Pig” Green, 58, of Lufkin, will be held at 11 a.m.

Monday in the Tims Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Green was born Oct. 26, 1957, in Nacogdoches County and died Oct. 7, 2016, in Lufkin.

Tims Funeral Home, directors.

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ear Jeff: My father-in-law tunately, he passed away within had no life insurance, but six weeks of being diagnosed. purchased a The insurance 10-year term policy company asked my for $100,000. It ended mother-in-law for up taking the insura complete copy of ance company about his medical records, six months to get the which she provided. policy approved and She can very easily issued. About four be taken advantage months after it was of, and I want to make issued, he went to the sure she is treated doctor with a broken fairly. Is there a time arm. The doctor ended limit that the insurJEFFREY BATES up finding that he had ance company has to cancer and brain tumors. Unfor- pay the claim, or can they drag

their feet? Should I complain to the state insurance commission? Thanks, “Wish It Hadn’t Happened” Dear “Wish”: Under the Texas Insurance Code, a life insurance policy must provide that settlement of the life insurance claim must be paid no later than two months after the date of receipt of proof of the death, and the right of the claimant to the policy proceeds. Your letter does not mention how much time has passed since the death, and the company is entitled to

investigate the timing involved, but they are not allowed to wait indefinitely. The Commission does have a complaint resolution program, which can be reached at (800) 252-3439, or via email at ConsumerProtection@tdi.texas. gov.

Dear Jeff: My daughter recently ran away and got married.

She is 17 years old, but will soon be 18. Can my husband and I do anything to end this marriage?

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“If you want to vote, you must be registered, so it’s good to see that so many Texans are preparing for this November’s election,” said Cascos.

The last day to register in time for the Nov. 8 election was Oct. 11.

The number represents a preliminary estimate of the number of voters who will be registered for the election. The number will likely increase a bit as last-

minute applications continue to be processed during the next few days.

In the last presidential election year, Texas had 13,646,226 registered voters or 75 percent of voting age population. In 2008, the number was 13,575,062 or about 77 percent of the voting age population.

More recently, ahead of the 2016 primaries in March, Texas had 14,238,436 or 74 percent of estimated voting age population.

Angelina County election workers have also seen a lastminute flurry of voter registrations.

“We’ve seen a huge influx of last-minute applications,” Angelina County Elections Administrator Connie Brown said. “In the last three days (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week), we have received about 300 applications. This is typical for a large general election. Governor’s elections are the same

doing and making that campus look as good as possible, but the main thing we’re interested in is jobs. If they can keep the 300-plus jobs that are hopefully still here and they can grow that through investment, that’s what we want to try to entice them to do.”

A 2010 story in Demolition Magazine may provide a glance of what’s happening on the property, as the story describes the process of dismantling a former General Motors iron foundry in Saginaw, Michigan.

North American Dismantling Corporation, a Lapeer, Michigan company that specializes in heavy industrial demolition, undertook the job of decommissioning a 1 million-acre site that started producing metal sand-mold castings in 1917. That foundry was closed in 2007.

According to the story, the company’s scope of work called for the demolition and removal of all structures down to the concrete foundations.

Dan Clark, a project manager molition project cost about $15 and estimator for North Ameri- million.

Steve Knight’s email address is can Dismantling, told the magasknight@lufkindailynews.com. zine “one of the first steps in the demolition process involves asbestos remediation, environmental cleaning and testing — using various testing procedures to ensure we are meeting or exceeding the criteria set forth in the U.S. EPA’s plan.”

According to the story, the remediation process included sealing off storm sewers, capturing any water used in power washing and cleaning of contaminants and vacuuming hazardous and non-hazardous dust and debris.

After remediation and environmental cleaning efforts were finished, the company completed the demolition of an estimated 20,000 tons of ferrous and nonferrous materials, which were processed and prepared for recycling by hydraulic excavators and other types of specialty demolition equipment.

According to the story, the de-

way, but this time (the influx of applications) coincides with what we had in 2012.”

The last day to request a ballot by mail is Oct. 28. Early voting in person begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, voters can visit VoteTexas.gov or call (800) 252-VOTE. Steve Knight’s email address is sknight@lufkindailynews.com.

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lina County-based employees the company laid off in the last 18 months. It had 4,400 employees worldwide at the time of its acquisition.

And that next chapter will not include the historic foundry, which had made its home in downtown Lufkin for more than 100 years, when the company was known as the Lufkin Foundry and Machine Company.

Crews have been seen working for the last few months to demolish and remove buildings at the foundry property. Residents have seen debris being taken away and equipment removed from the site. It’s believed to be part of the decommissioning process.

To an observer on Trout Street, the street named for the Wisconsin native who brought patents for sawmill equipment to the company in its early days, the property looks like a tornado or hurricane blew through.

After boasting in 2014 that a $60 million investment in the foundry would bring the company into the 21st century, then teasing people with a possible sale, GE/ LI officials closed the facility last year when crude oil prices fell.

Since then, GE/LI officials have said little about the decommissioning process and whether there are environmental concerns at the property.

In an email, GE Oil & Gas spokeswoman Lindsey Benton said the company takes each decommissioning project it undertakes seriously and has a specialized team of experts leading the work.

“We exceed all federal and state regulations,” Benton said.

“This team considers comprehensive environmental, health and safety aspects before, during and even after the decommissioning work has been completed. At this stage, we have found nothing out of the ordinary to report.”

The building removal process is nearly completed, she said. Additionally, Benton said the company has plans for the property.

“We are keeping the foundry property and remodeling the campus to become an assembly and distribution center for our pumping units,” she said. “We expect the work to be completed in the spring of 2017.”

GE/LI officials have also said little about the decommissioning process to city of Lufkin officials.

Mayor Bob Brown said there have been no communications with the company in at least four months.

“All of the players change over from time to time,” Brown said. “The last sit-down conference was when they were going to close the Buck Creek plant, consolidate everything on the Lufkin campus and try to grow that business. Our commitment to GE/Lufkin is to do everything we can to retain as many employees as possible and keep some semblance of that business right here in Lufkin.”

Brown said city officials have expressed frustration that communications with the company are sketchy.

“We tried to find out which buildings were for sale, what they are retaining, and those targets have moved,” he said.

“Buck Creek is still for sale and the headquarters is off the market right now. We wish them the best in cleaning up what they’re

As a parent, you do have the right to ask a judge for your daughter’s marriage to be annulled if the wedding took place without your consent. However, a petition seeking annulment must be filed within 90 days of the marriage. You mention that your daughter will soon be 18.

You should be aware that, once she is 18, you will not have the right to seek the annulment, even though the wedding took place while she was 17.

The column above is meant for general information and educational purposes only, and neither this column nor the transmittal of a legal question via regular mail or email constitutes the creation of an attorney/client relationship between the reader and Jeffrey Bates and/or Southern Newspapers. For specific advice regarding legal matters affecting you, please consult an attorney. To submit a question to be answered in this column, please send it via email to JeffreyPBates@aol.com, or via regular mail to Ask the Lawyer, 101 S. First St., Lufkin, TX 75901.

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are going to see Mommy cry a lot.

It’s not because she’s mad. It’s because she misses you.”

And this: “It’s not your fault.”

But whose fault was it?

Bryson shot himself last January with a .22-caliber Derringer his grandmother kept under the bed. It was an accident, but one that could be blamed on many factors, from his grandmother’s negligence to the failure of government and industry to find ways to prevent his death and so many others.

The Associated Press and the USA TODAY Network set out to determine just how many others there have been.

The findings: During the first six months of this year, minors died from accidental shootings — at their own hands, or at the hands of other children or adults — at a pace of one every other day, far more than limited federal statistics indicate.

Tragedies like the death of Bryson Mees-Hernandez play out repeatedly across the country.

Curious toddlers find unsecured, loaded handguns in their homes and vehicles, and fatally shoot themselves and others. Teenagers, often showing off guns to their friends and siblings, end up shooting them instead.

Using information collected by the Gun Violence Archive, a nonpartisan research group, news reports and public sources, the media outlets spent six months analyzing the circumstances of every death and injury from accidental shootings involving children ages 17 and younger from Jan. 1, 2014, to June 30 of this year — more than 1,000 incidents in all.

Among the findings: ■ Deaths and injuries spike for children under 5, with 3-year-olds the most common shooters and victims among young children.

■ Accidental shootings spike again for ages 15-17, when victims are most often fatally shot by other children but typically survive self-inflicted gunshots.

■ States in the South are among those with the highest per capita rates of accidental shootings involving minors.

Another finding: The vast majority of shooters and victims are boys. A shooting last year in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a case in point.

Cameron Price, 4, and his 6-year-old brother, Ka’Darius, were riding their bikes outside the Levingston Motel, where their family had taken a $30-anight room.

They decided to go inside, into a room where several adult acquaintances of their parents had been smoking marijuana.

A gun was sitting out, and Ka’Darius thought the chrome and black .40-caliber pistol was

This October 2016 photo shows Ruthie Price in Shreveport, La. In 2015, her 4-year-old son, Cameron, and his 6-year-old brother, Ka’Darius, went into a room where several adult acquaintances of their parents had been smoking marijuana. A gun was sitting out, and Ka’Darius thought the chrome and black .40-caliber pistol was a toy. A single shot rang out. Robert Price found his younger son slumped over on the arm of a couch when he entered after hearing a loud “pop” while in the bathroom of an adjacent room. He cradled the toddler before he was whisked to a hospital, where he died.

Ka’Darius later told police he “pushed the bad button” and he understood his brother “had a hole in his head,” was going to the hospital and not coming home.

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There were more than 1,000 accidental shootings involving children aged 17 and younger from January 2014-June 30, 2016, according to research by The Associated Press and the USA TODAY Network. The news organizations’ tally for 2014, the last year government statistics are available, is higher than the CDC reports.

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Then a single shot rang out, and the bullet fatally struck the younger boy.

Ka’Darius later told police he “pushed the bad button” and he understood his brother “had a hole in his head,” was going to the hospital and not coming home.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 74 minors died from accidental discharges of firearms in 2014, the latest year for which comparable data are available. The AP and USA TODAY analysis counted 113 for that year, suggesting the federal government missed a third of the cases.

While accidental shootings account for only a fraction of firearm deaths in the U.S., gun safety advocates have long argued that they are largely preventable.

They demand stricter laws requiring guns to be kept locked up and unloaded. But gun rights

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py is going really well, and he is doing a lot more walking.”

He said there has been some improvement on Jackson’s strength of grip in his hand.

“He has some paralysis on his left hand, and there has been some improvements — not a lot, but he will get there,” Shepherd said. “The doctors told us from the get-go that the use of his fingers and fine motor skills is going to be the last thing to come back. It is just a matter of time, but now he can grasp stuff and use his hand.”

He said the family is “doing better.”

“It could be a lot better, but doing better,” Shepherd said.

“Not much we can do otherwise, but I cannot complain.”

Casey Sizemore’s email address is csizemore@lufkindailynews.com.

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County Jackson was taking a .22-caliber handgun out of his waistband; it dropped, hit the floor and went off. “(Ashli) was right behind him, saw it hit the floor and saw it go off, and it hit him in the side of the head,” John Shepherd said. “She screamed for me, and we called 911.”

At the time of the July report, Jackson had undergone multiple surgeries with a final surgery scheduled in August.

He was also still in rehab to regain full functionality.

John Shepherd told The Lufkin News Thursday that Jackson is still making “good progress,” but has a long road ahead of him.

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supporters argue those measures make guns less useful in emergencies; citing CDC statistics, the National Rifle Association argues in public statements that such deaths have declined significantly in recent decades and that the chance of a child dying in a firearms accident is “one in one million.”

Bob Anderson, chief of the mortality statistics branch of the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, suggested the NRA was citing statistics that underestimate the risk guns represent to children. He said the undercount documented by the AP and USA

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TODAY Network is “significant and important,” but not surprising.

The agency has long suspected that its statistics on accidental firearms deaths are too low, he said.

Gun safety advocates have urged a public health approach that includes more government research, more public awareness and stricter state laws.

That is just what Crystal Mees is advocating in Texas after the death of her son at her mother’s house.

Mees had given birth months earlier to a baby girl and needed sleep, so she had taken Bryson and his 2-year-old sister there to spend the night.

It began as a typical night.

After their baths, Bryson asked if he could hop in bed with his grandfather, who was already asleep. His grandmother, Anna Sperber, said yes, before she fell asleep on the living room couch with the younger girl.

When Sperber got up to get a blanket hours later, she saw Bryson face down on the bedroom floor. She thought he had fallen asleep.

Then she noticed the lump on his head and panicked when she saw the pistol she kept under her bed lying next to him. He had shot himself above the right eye.

Crystal Mees blames her mother for her son’s death and no longer talks to her or brings her two children around; she says she had warned her to keep the gun out of children’s reach. She plans to push for a “Bryson’s law” in Texas to make it easier for prosecutors to bring charges against adults who allow children access to firearms.

Both women attended the funeral, where relatives dressed up as Bryson’s beloved Avengers. He was buried with Legos, toy cars and his grandfather’s favorite cologne.

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A look at the races for Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals Editor’s note: This is the second candidate for justice, Supreme of a series of stories profiling can- Court, Place 3 didates ahead of the November At the age of 20, Glass gradugeneral election. ated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a

By STEVE KNIGHT degree in English. She received The Lufkin News many academic honors, including Phi Beta Kappa. At the age of In addition to federal and 23, she graduated from the Unicounty races, Angelina County versity of Georgia School of Law. voters during the November gen- Glass was the Libertarian nomieral election will also help decide nee for governor in 2010 and 2014. several state judicial posts.

For more information, Here is a look at the races for visit facebook.com/KathTexas Supreme Court and Court i e - G l a s s - f o r- Te x a s - G ove rof Criminal Appeals justices: nor-105208186193054/.

■ Debra Lehrmann (incum■ Rodolfo Rivera Munoz — bent) — Republican candidate Green candidate for justice, Sufor justice, Supreme Court, Place preme Court, Place 3 3 Munoz was born on March 3, Lehrmann has served on the 1945, in Kingsville. “What moSupreme Court of Texas since tivates me more than anything June 21, 2010; prior to this ap- in my campaign for the position pointment, she served as a family on the Texas Supreme Court is law trial judge for 23 years. She the fact that Indians like me, serves as the court’s liaison to the with ‘rights preexisting AmeriBoard of Disciplinary Appeals, cans,’ are being exterminated the Commission for Lawyer Dis- here and now by the same Jucipline, the Texas Association for dicial System which the Texas Court Administration, the State Supreme Court presides over,” Bar Family Law Section, the Munoz said in his campaign Family Law Council and the Tex- website blog. as Attorney-Mediator Coalition.

For more information, visit roA member of Phi Beta Kappa, dolforiveramunoz.com.

Lehrmann graduated with high ■ Paul Green (incumbent) honors from the University of — Republican candidate for jusTexas in 1979 and the University tice, Supreme Court, Place 5 of Texas School of Law in 1982.

A native of San Antonio, Green She was recently awarded her received his business degree LL.M. in judicial studies from from the University of Texas in Duke University School of Law. 1974 and his law degree from St. For more information, visit Mary’s University School of Law http://75.103.78.169/wp/. in 1977. After law school, Green, ■ Mike Westergren — Demo- a third-generation lawyer, joined cratic candidate for justice, Su- his father in a mid-sized litigapreme Court, Place 3 tion practice and remained there A resident of Corpus Christi, for 17 years until he was elected Westergren earned his juris to the Court of Appeals in 1994. doctorate from the University of During his career as a lawyer, Texas School of Law in 1970. He Green served as president of the holds a Bachelor of Arts degree San Antonio Bar Association, difrom the University of Texas and rector of the State Bar of Texas an Associate of Arts degree from and as a member of the House of Del Mar College.

Delegates of the American Bar ■ Kathie Glass — Libertarian Association.

For more information, visit texansforjusticepaulgreen.com.

■ Dori Contreras Garza — Democratic candidate for justice, Supreme Court, Place 5 Garza serves as a justice on the 13th Court of Appeals, a post she has held since 2003. She was born in San Juan and raised in Pharr, and she graduated from PSJA High School in 1976. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting in 1980.

Garza moved to Houston and worked as an accountant for several years before deciding to go to law school. In 1987, as a mother of two daughters, she began law school in the night program at the University of Houston Law Center and continued working full time. In 1990, she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.

For more information, visit justicedori.com.

■ Tom Oxford — Libertarian candidate for justice, Supreme Court, Place 5 A 2008 Beaumont Enterprise story stated that Oxford was a lawyer with Waldman Smallwood Law Firm and performed pro bono work involving immigration and family law cases.

■ Charles E. Waterbury ­— Green candidate for justice, Supreme Court, Place 5 Waterbury was previously a candidate for the Texas Supreme Court in 2014. He earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in 1989 and his law degree from Baylor Law School in 1992. Waterbury maintains his own law practice in Dallas.

■ Eva Guzman (incumbent) — Republican candidate for justice, Supreme Court, Place 9 Guzman joined the Supreme Court of Texas in 2009, making history as the first Latina to sit on the court. Guzman served at two other levels of the state judiciary: the Houston-based 14th Court of

October 17

American Legion Auxiliary 113 Business Meeting. 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post, Angelina County Senior

Candidates for judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 6 include Republican Michael E. Keasler (incumbent), Democrat Robert Burns and Libertarian Mark W. Bennett.

■■■ Early voting for the general election will take place at the Angelina County Courthouse Annex, 606 E. Lufkin Ave. in Lufkin, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24-28; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Oct. 29; noon-5 p.m.

Oct. 30; and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4.

Early voting also takes place from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at these locations: Diboll City Hall, 400 Kenley St. in Diboll; Huntington Civic Center, 1179 U.S. Highway 69 north in Huntington; and Zavalla City Hall, 838 E. Main St. in Zavalla.

Election Day is Nov. 8.

Steve Knight’s email address is sknight@lufkindailynews.com.

GOSPEL MEETING “The Call to Christ”

Angelina Church of Christ 2213 Tulane Dr., Lufkin, TX Speaker: John Haffner Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 Class 9am - Sermons 10am &6pm Monday, Oct. 17 - 7 pm Tuesday, Oct. 18 - 7pm

Everyone is invited!

October Is Adopt-a-Dog Month

Dogs & pups are everywhere!

October Adoption Fee $30

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Appeals and the 309th District Court in Harris County. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, a law degree from South Texas College of Law and an LL.M. from Duke University School of Law. For more information, visit evaguzman.com.

■ Savannah Robinson — Democratic candidate for justice, Supreme Court, Place 9 Robinson told the Austin American-Statesman that she wants to represent “workers, consumers and homeowners,” people who tend to be ignored by the Supreme Court. She said she would urge the court to improve do-it-yourself legal forms, particularly for divorce and probate disputes, to make legal help more affordable.

■ Don Fulton — Libertarian candidate for justice, Supreme Court, Place 9 Fulton holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the Southern Methodist University School of Law, where he graduated in the top half of his class while working two jobs.

For more information, visit donfulton.com.

■ Jim Chisholm — Green candidate for justice, Supreme Court, Place 9 No biographical information was readily available.

Candidates for judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 include Republican Mary Lou Keel, Democrat Lawrence “Larry” Meyers (incumbent), Libertarian Mark Ash and Green Party candidate Adam King Blackwell Reposa.

Candidates for judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5 include Republican Scott Waler, Democrat Betsy Johnson, Libertarian William Bryan Strange III and Green Party candidate Judith Sanders-Castro.

Loving pets end up in shelters for all sorts of reasons that have nothing to do with their behavior, like housing restrictions, relationship breakups and financial constraints. These pets don’t know why they’ve been abandoned, but they’re waiting for someone like you to come to their rescue.

Center, 2801 Valley.

Angelina County Genealogical Society. 4 p.m., Kurth Memorial Library, 706 South Raguet Street.

Jerky Making 101. 6:30-8 p.m., AgriLife Extension Service, 2201 S. Medford Drive. Retired county agent, hunter and jerky maker Mike Whiteman will discuss preparing jerky at home. Cost: $10. No advance registration required. For info: 634-6414 ext. 101.

Kurth Memorial Animal Services and Adoption Center 1901 Hill St. • Lufkin • 936.633.0218 petfinder.com • petharbor.com

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eral years ago. Norma Hinson still visits the festival each year.

“The variety of nationalities keeps me coming back each year,” she said Saturday. “I love sampling the different foods and exhibits.”

The festival featured several dance performances led by Mina Patel along with performances

by Roy Cox with the harmonica.

The North Lufkin Children’s Choir also performed with Patel as she led a few Indian dance numbers.

“We came here this year because this is a great place to come and allow our kids to have a chance to be exposed to other cultures,” said Brenda Robinson, a representative of the children’s choir.

The choir set up a booth with free handouts of pumpkins, books and candy. Several other organizations and volunteers from the Lufkin area were also there to provide information and hand out free goodies.

Patel is a longtime volunteer at the festival and provides free Indian wardrobe to the community during the event; this year, she

also provided free jewelry. Volunteers from the Salvation Army Women’s Ministries came out to lend a helping hand to Patel, who often gives her time at their facility as well.

“Mina does a lot of volunteering and help for the community, and we just wanted to give back,” said Renea Wilson, case worker at the Salvation Army Women’s Ministries.

Other organizations at the festival included the Lufkin Fire Department, East Texas Cosmetology Center, Knights of Columbus, First Missionary Baptist Church, the Lufkin High School student council and CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial.

Although Saturday was a busy day with several other events around town, Main Street Director Barbara Thompson said she was happy with the turnout at the Heritage Festival.

“With everything else going on in the world, I am glad that the city has continued to allow us to have this event so that we can continue to bring the community together,” Thompson said.

Shemeka Thompkins’ email address is sthompkins@lufkindailynews.com.

Music in the Park

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EMERGENCY SURGERY

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and Zeinko’s 13-year-old son, Dusty. McReynolds said Dusty is an enthusiastic The 13-year-old son of a woodsman whose father and Lufkin firefighter took the grandfather were raised in trophy bull on a blackthe woods along the Attoyac powder elk hunt in Colorado River. earlier this year.

“He has grown up huntJeff McReynolds, of ing and fishing since he was Lufkin, told The Lufkin a small boy,” McReynolds News that he went on the said. Now that Dusty is 13, hunting trip with Deputy SEE ELK, PAGE 3B Fire Marshal Travis Zeinko

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13-year-old Lufkin boy bags trophy elk

New making mythological Halloween costumes arolyn “Marme” New is making seven Halloween costumes.

Hilary’s children are Cora, who will be Artemis the Greek Goddess of the Hunt and Forest, with silver arrows and JANICE ANN ROWE a deer antler headpiece. Wesley is Ares, God of War, and Helen will be Iris, Goddess of the Rainbow.

Eliot and Bethany’s Benjamin will be Count Dracula, Hamilton is a bat, and 6-month-old Mary Catherine will be a spider. Her mother Bethany is the spiderweb. You have to see this to appreciate the effort that Carolyn has done. Mary Catherine is in one of those baby pouches and will be on Bethany like a spider. All of this mythology started when Cora studied it in the fourth grade.

Best wishes to Sherrie Luce and Greg Thames, who were married Saturday at Manhattan Fine Dining with a small family wedding. They honeymooned in Galveston.

I attended the Pineywoods Cattle Baron’s Kickoff Party at Beard Fine Jewelers. Darrell Beard presented Jennifer Webster, chairman of the gala, with the custom-made

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Seven-year-old Landon Courtney rests at the hospital after his emergency brain surgery.

Every second counts

By STEPHANIE STEVENS The Lufkin News A simple bump on the head turned into a life-threatening encounter for Landon Courtney last May while he was at Pineywoods Community Academy.

He had been playing a game in the gymnasium when he accidentally fell, striking his head against the floor. Within minutes, he started vomiting and slipping in and out of consciousness.

The nurse immediately called his parents.

“I walked into the nurse’s office, and she said, ‘We need to get him to the hospital now,’” said Landon’s mom, Ellie, who works as the Early Childhood director at Lufkin First Assembly. “The

Lufkin boy bounces back after fast emergency surgery to remove epidural hematoma saves his life nurse got in the car and held him and tried to keep him awake by asking questions as I drove.”

Landon’s father, Stephen, who is a pastor at the church, arrived at the hospital in Lufkin minutes after Ellie did.

A CT scan showed bleeding on Landon’s brain. Without emergency brain surgery, he would die.

The nearest facility able to perform such a procedure was 120 miles away, at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in

Houston.

“Because they had to intubate him for the life flight, we could not ride with him,” Ellie said. “It felt like a very long drive for us.”

Dr. David Sandberg, director of pediatric neurosurgery at Memorial Hermann, was finished seeing outpatients in the clinic when he got the call from the trauma team that a 7-year-old boy with a large epidural hematoma was en SEE SURGERY, PAGE 3B

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Thirteen-year-old Dusty Zeinko’s father holds the gun Dusty used to shoot his first elk on a Colorado hunting trip earlier this year.

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Retired Senior Volunteer Program in need of volunteers The following organizations in Angelina County have a pressing need for volunteers: Angelina Arts Alliance, Angelina County Senior Center, Area Agency On Aging, Brandon Elementary, city of Lufkin (Main Street), Community Reassurance Program, DETCOG Homeland Security (CERT), DETCOG Lufkin, DETCOG Ombudsman Program (Regional), Diboll High School, Family Crisis Center, Goodwill Industries, Habitat For Humanity — Lufkin, Hope Center of North Lufkin, Hospice in the Pines, Lufkin Adult Learning Center, Lufkin American Red Cross, Lufkin Police Department, Lufkin State Supported Living Center, Lufkin Veterans Administration, Museum Of East Texas, Pregnancy Help Center, RSVP Advisory Council & County ADV. COMM, RSVP Office — Angelina County, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Adult Day Center, Seasons Of Hope Center, Second Blessings Food Pantry & Thrift Store, Temple Elementary School — Diboll, Temple Memorial Library — Diboll, Texas Forestry Museum, The Meadows, Timber Point Apartment Homes, Woodland Heights Medical Center and the Women’s Shelter Thrift Store.

If you are 55 or older and interested in volunteering at any of the organizations listed, call Marilyn Gardner with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at 362-6922. RSVP serves as a volunteer placement agency for these organizations.

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Rowe Continued from Page 1B pendant from Beard’s that each of the chairmen has received for the past seven years. Also, he is again donating a ladies Rolex watch for the raffle. A percentage of sales at Beard’s this month goes to the American Cancer Society. Hole in One catered the hors d’oeuvres that everyone enjoyed. Judy Watts, store manager, was greeting all of us at the door. Linda and Gandy Oliver were there when I arrived. The staff of Beard Fine Jewelers were there to accommodate all of the guests and those from the Chamber of Commerce. I bought one of Jacqueline Cavender’s cookbooks, “As the Spur Stirs.” The proceeds from the cookbook benefit the American Cancer Society and cystic fibrosis. She was autographing the books and they will be on sale at Cavender’s here in Lufkin if you missed getting one. She told me that I would laugh and cry when reading the personal comments from those that contributed to the cookbook who had cancer or cystic fibrosis touch their lives, and she was correct. It is 272 pages with 450 recipes.

Jody Tinkle, who taught at Trout Elementary, had some “annuals” from the years 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984 and 1985. If you are a “collector,” is that a good name for hoarder? Trout would like to use copies at their open house on Thursday, Nov. 3.

Contact Katy Swift (633-7368) at Trout if you have any memorabilia that they could use.

Patsy Hines and I went to see the Panther Players in Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at the Tom Jack

Lucas Auditorium. I think that I know many people until I attend something like this. Diana Hineman was the only one that I knew. Her son Matt Hineman was crew head backstage. The players were good, and we all had good laughs. Arthur Warren Erickson IV was Charlie, and Cody Carter was Willy Wonka.

Guess I need to read the book.

Tino Solis, Oompa Loompa leader, stole the show. The costumes and stage sets were really something. Deborah Garrett is the technical director, and David Young is the head of the theater department. They have started a Panther Players’ Booster Club with Sharon Day as president; vice president, Debbie Hill; secretary, Keokuk Carpenter; and treasurer, Linda Jones. Other members are Crystal Carter, Dana Cox, Jennifer Ericson, Sherri Langley, Kim White and Dawn Young. They had ornaments for sale to help raise funds for the club. I bought four ornaments with the Panther paw on them. Other choices were: drama mask, Panther head and LP each for $5. I bet they have some left, and you can contact Sharon Day at 240-6691 if you would like one or email her at dday@consolidated.net.

When I got barbecue sandwiches from Bodacious Barbecue on West Frank Avenue, I found that they are adding an outdoor patio.

Terri and Roger Self have a son, Riley, who is now 14, on the LMS eighth-grade Purple football team. JonAnna and Glen Arnold’s son, Charlie, is on the same team. Go Panthers!

There was a Facebook video of the middle school dance team

taken by Cyndi and Pat Aldred, and I suppose it was of Bella.

Shelia Nutt sent me a message that she and Bryce Nutt, along with their sons Randy Glenn Arnold, T.J. Arnold, Jordan Nutt and Tyler Nutt, were all alumni of Trout Elementary School.

Joey Nutt is a third generation attending Trout in kindergarten.

Kelly Rowland, administrator at First Christian Church, was honored all week celebrating her 10 years as the “heart” of the office. She was honored at the Bean Supper with a plaque and check. Dr. Sidney J. and Elizabeth Spain were honored with the establishment of a Ministerial Education Fund at Brite Divinity School. They were at the Bean Supper to receive this honor.

The Annual Bean Supper raised $2,025 plus 132 pounds of beans for CISC to serve food to neighbors in our community.

Thanks to Yolanda Richard and her volunteers for their efforts for our community.

Joe Murray and Ken Herman were together at Manhattan.

They won the Pulitzer Prize for The Lufkin News in 1977. Ken is a columnist for the Austin American-Statesman.

Darrell Durham found a big rock in Newton County and took it to Neal Naranjo, who said that it was 65 million years old. That makes East Texas old.

Joe and Norma Pearson returned to Navarro College in Corsicana for Joe’s 70-year Barracks Bunch Reunion. There were 15 that attended this special homecoming, which was also the first year of the college reunion.

Janice Ann’s email address is roweja@suddenlink.net.

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Services Just For You Elk Continued from Page 1B “his father thought it was time to introduce him to Rocky Mountain elk hunting.”

McReynolds said Travis Zeinko invited him on the family hunting trip because they have spent a decade bow hunting with each other.

“I immediately told him I was in,” McReynolds said. “It was an honor and a privilege to be a part

of this incredible hunt.”

McReynolds described the day the 13-year-old boy tagged his first elk as a crisp, cool morning with the sun rising over the eastern Colorado mountain range.

He said they were calling from a small aspen grove to attract a bull.

“On the ridge above, a lone bugle answered our calls,” McReynolds said. “I glanced

at Dusty; he was adjusting his black-powder rifle in the direction of the bull. I had full confidence in him, gave the thumbsup and continued calling.”

He said they could hear the bugle through the heavy timber making its approach, breaking branches and dislodging small rocks.

McReynolds said he and Zeinko continued to call the

elk, which was “more than the lovesick bull could take.”

“He stepped into a small opening about 65 yards from Dusty — the black powder roared,” McReynolds said. “When the smoke cleared and after a little tracking, Dusty put his hands on the awesome four-by-four bull.”

Zeinko told The Lufkin News that Dusty was excited after tagging the elk.

“He had buck fever and was shaking from head to toe,” he said.

Zeinko said the trip with Dusty and McReynolds was the best hunting trip of his life.

“It was great just watching a young boy enjoying the outdoors and being successful on his first hunt,” he said. “Me and Dusty have been hunting together since he was a young boy, and this was

one of his greatest accomplishments. As a father, I am just so proud of my boy.”

McReynolds said he is also proud of Dusty.

“Dusty, congratulations on your first elk, and thank you to the Zeinko family for including me on a hunt of a lifetime,” McReynolds said.

Casey Sizemore’s email address is csizemore@lufkindailynews.com.

Surgery Continued from Page 1B route to the hospital. Sandberg sprung into action, racing to the hospital’s trauma center to meet Landon. The instant Landon arrived, Sanberg said, he knew something was seriously wrong.

“In front of my eyes, one of his pupils started to dilate,” Sandberg said. “What that means is that his brain is shifting over from the blood clot, and the patient is at risk of death or permanent disability without immediate intervention. It’s a life-threatening emergency. You have to move quickly.”

It’s no easy feat to mobilize an emergency brain surgery.

Staff must be available at a moment’s notice, and an operating room must have the appropriate equipment ready to go. Patients must be entered into the system, hooked up to machines that monitor vital signs, and have appropriate intravenous and arterial lines placed. The patient then needs to be positioned for the procedure and have his or her scalp prepped. It’s a process that takes time, but time wasn’t on their side.

As the operating room was being prepared, Sandberg called the boy’s parents.

“The neurosurgeon called while we were just passing through Humble to tell us he had arrived and that they needed to start the surgery and that he didn’t look good,” Ellie said.

Sandberg explained the procedure and the considerable risks, and he warned that he couldn’t guarantee a favorable outcome.

“It was so scary to hear, but we appreciated his honesty,” Stephen said. “As we were speeding from Lufkin to Houston, me and my wife, we were just praying and crying. And I was reminded as a father that the Lord gives us children to raise and take care of and to love, but at that moment,

I couldn’t do any of that — only pray for my son.”

Within just nine minutes of arriving at the hospital, Landon was on the operating room table with Sandberg ready to make the first cut.

Sandberg said traumatic brain injuries like Landon’s are more common than most people realize. The emergency brain surgery was straightforward — remove the clot, stop the bleeding, close the skull.

“It’s well published that every minute counts for these types of injuries,” Sandberg said. “Had he arrived at the hospital just an hour later, or if we had delayed rushing him to the OR, he might have died or never been the same kid again. Instead, he walked out of the hospital, and he’s just fine.

As a physician, Landon’s outcome is just so gratifying. Even though we do this day in and day out, I never cease to be amazed at the teamwork that can enable a child to have life-saving surgery so quickly after they arrive at our hospital.”

Less than an hour after the surgery, Ellie and Stephen arrived at the hospital to hear the good news from Sandberg — their son had survived.

Over the next few days, Landon bounced back quickly.

Within hours of the operation, his breathing tube and catheter were gone, and he was able to smile and say, “Daddy.”

“That’s when I finally just lost it,” Stephen said.

Within days, Landon was eating and walking on his own.

In less than a week, he was discharged and able to return home. Within three months, he had completely recovered, jumping on his trampoline and chasing his family around with his Nerf gun.

“He is doing great now,” Ellie said. “He was out of school for

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Seven-year-old Landon Courtney meets the PHI Air Medical flight crew based in Lufkin that took him to the Children’s Memorial

Hermann Hospital after his accident.

almost a month and could do no physical activity until May 1. We were very cautious that first month, and he was careful not to bump his head. He had a few visits with the physical therapist after, but otherwise, since mid-May he has been back to normal. He even did the ropes course at church camp this summer.”

Ellie thanked the many

problem and get him moving to where he needed to go, and the flight crew was fantastic. They texted us every 15 minutes to let us know how he was doing.”

She said she and her husband “know that God touched his body.”

“It’s a miracle,” she said.

“From what Dr. Sandberg said in our first visit to his office after, he was surprised to see

people who have supported the family.

“So many people stopped what they were doing and prayed for him that afternoon and evening; it was so comforting to our family to receive all the texts, Facebook messages and support,” she said. “We had a great ER doctor here in Lufkin that was quick to read his CT scan and diagnose the

him doing so well. The amount of blood pushing on his brain — we all thought there would be lasting side effects. His pupils dilating like they did could mean disabilities or death. God has a purpose and a plan for Landon and his life, and he is a walking testimony of God’s healing touch.”

Stephanie Stevens’ email address is sstevens@lufkindailynews.com.

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On behalf of the American Cancer Society and the Pineywoods Cattle Baron’s Gala Committee, we would like to say a big THANK YOU to the East Texas community for the generous support of this year’s Gala, Lucky 7. Now in its seventh year, funds from the Gala support local cancer education programs, services, materials, and lifesaving research for those diagnosed with the disease.

THANK YOU to our amazing donors, supporters, vendors, friends, and volunteers.

Hats Off to our Hosts

A heartfelt thank you to the Overdorf Family for graciously hosting this year’s Gala, Lucky 7!

American Cancer Society Staff

Letha Tullos – Senior Director, Relay for Life Melissa McKnight – Senior Manager, Relay for Life Kim Herman – Relay For Life Judy Sheffield – Relay For Life Daisy Drinkard – Health Systems, Hospitals Paige Reynolds – Development Manager, Distinguished Events Andrea Jones – Senior Coordinator

Chairmen: Jennifer and Daniel Webster Co-Chairmen: Tracie and Joe McCleskey Executive Assistant: Marcy Weibe ACS Staff: Paige Reynolds, Event Specialist Master of Ceremony: Danny Merrell; Mike Martin Auctioneer: Scott Droddy Advisory Committee: Terri Self, Brigettee Henderson, Kelley Moore, Becca Chance, Shelli Ellis, Robin Flournoy, Dr. Amy Ross Baron’s Reception: Tracie McCleskey, Chair Beverages: Cassi Y’Barbo, Chair Clay Shoot: Randy Baker, Dr. Kyle King, Will Alvis, James Flournoy Cocktails for a Cure: Kati Kennedy, Chair; Celebrity Bartenders – Travis Clardy, Jeff Davis, Kyle Keller, Danny Merrell, Brad Maule, Jeff Patterson, Dr. Joe Pettigrew, Rusty Rust, Laura Sadler Decorations: Lacey Martin, Chair, Lynanne Alsbrooks, Jamie Askey, Shanna Crew, Susan Elliott, Crystal Fondren, Crystal Sepulvado, Heather Robertson, Victoria Simmons, Kari Spurgeon, Cathy Stubblefield, Raegan Williamson Donor Appreciation: Cissy McCarroll, Chair; Ellen Hollis, Debbie Lloyd, Julie Castleberry, Christi Stage, Martha Bates Donor Appreciation Party: Keela Morgan and Susan Belasco, Chairs Entertainers: John Michael Montgomery, Bill and Phil Show, Master DJ Chris Burrowes, Bryan Harkness Entertainment: Dr. Roger Self, Chair Food: Eddie Deen & Company Catering Food – (night of event): Kimberly Graham, Chair, Food – (week of event): Robin and James Flournoy Guest List/Invitations: Val Dobrec

ADRA Medical Imaging – Troy T. Coleman, MD, Hal Levine, MD, Jason May, MD, Purvak Patel, MD Alene’s Florist Jack Alexander, LTD - Debbie & Jim Alexander Alexander, Lankford & Hiers, Inc. Alexander Valley Vineyards Angelina Excavating/Joe McCleskey Angelina Radiation Oncology Associates – Dr. Sid and Catherine Roberts Arbor Resources, LLC Austin Bank Bancorp South Borgfeld & White, PC Bridge Bay Resort

Live auction:

A Pineywoods Home Health Care, Inc. Angelina Federal Employees Credit Union/Roy Simmmons Bonner Roofing Cavanaugh’s Jewelry DP Solutions - Bruce Love Eddie Deen Catering Brenda Elliott Bobby and Barbara Ferguson Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, and Lighting Gallery Stan and Deanne Gabriel Gann Medford Real Estate Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong Terry Haney Family Mary Martha Henderson Trey Henderson Family Dug Hightower Framing Home Building Supply Johnson Furniture Mike Love and Associates Law Firm Harold and Louise Maxwell Joe McCleskey John Michael Montgomery David Moore Moore Family Ritter Millwork Root Construction Roger Self Sherwin Williams Sound Tech T-Rex Outdoor Sports David and Harriett Tamminga Jeff Todd Jim Todd Mike and Terry Windsor Jake and Stephanie Windsor

Bid Board

Cheesecake Factory East to Oak Designs Brigettee & Trey Henderson Laney & Hudson Henderson Kendra Scott The Family of Joe Lowery Lufkin Fire Department Oh Sugar Photography Pineywoods Storks Amy & Jeremy Ross Southern Home Builders Stephanie & Jake Windsor

SiLent auction

A Pineywoods Home Health Care Abney & Sons Hardware Aesthetic Concepts Alderman, Cain & Neill PLLC Law Office of Kaye M. Alderman Cyndy Aldred Alvey Chiropractic Jeff & LeAnne Anderson Angelina Arts Alliance Angelina Eye Center

Angelina College Men’s Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer Angelina College Women’s Soccer and Softball Angelina County Sheriff’s Department Whitney Anthony Vicki Avery Randy Baker

2016 gala Committee

Hole in One Contest: G.G. and Troy Tiemann, JM Chevrolet Honorariums/Memorials: Linda Stafford and Jennifer Cyr, Chairs Hospitality: Michelle Briley, Chair; Ashley Clark, Reba Squyres, Samie Montes, Leah Hufstetler, Jessica Knight, Susan Harris Logistics: Andrew Moore & B.J. Viet, Chairs & Joe McCleskey Mystery Boxes: Debbie and Jim Alexander, Bobby Nichols and Lufkin Jewelry on the Square, Restoration Wine Bar Photographers: Allyson Langston Pig Races: Marian Corley and Morgan Mullins, Chairs Pig Races: Whataburger, Sponsor; Pig Sponsors – Whataburger, Contractor’s Supply, Lufkin Printing-Dana & Kevin Smithhart, Curtis & Clark, Sparks Girls Night Out Group, Deaton Law Firm, Amy Ross, DDS, Terri & Roger Self, DDS, Briley Green Boutique, Representative Trent Ashby, Shelli & Dr. Keven Ellis, Studio 319, Josh Ridings Farm Bureau, Jeff Havard Farmer’s Insurance, Jennifer L. Webster, CPA, Commercial Bank of Texas, Southern Supply, James & Dr. Robin Flournoy, Crystal & Nathan Gann, Print Coordinators: LeAnne Anderson, Chair Prize Solicitation-Live Auction: Lisa George, Abby Todd, Chairs Prize Solicitation-Bid Board: Hudson and Laney Henderson, Stephanie Windsor Prize Solicitation-Silent Auction: Sharon Hunter, Chair; Nanci Scott, Donna Dorman, Lisa Denman, Emily Fleniken, Chris Fleniken, Connie Welch, Karah Stracener, Gina Green, Alexis Pigg, Reba Squyres, Louise Maxwell, Carla Kelley, Sherri Baugh

Prize Solicitation-Small Prizes: Mandy Hamilton and Briana Sanches, Chairs; Maci Dover, Marca Ramsey, Lyndy Vines Public Relations – Mary King, Chair, Stephanie Oliver, Leigh Ann Farmer Raffle: Katie Stewart, Chair Raffle Items: Beard Fine Jewelers & Integra Insurance Service, Sponsors Ranch Advisor: Andrew Moore Reservations: Dr. Amy Ross, Chair; Laci Driscoll, Jeremy Ross Revenue Enhancers: Melissa and Chad Roberts Rock the Range 2016 Clay Shoot: Event Sponsors: Taylor McKewen, D.D.S., Vince Treadwell-Edward Jones, Lufkin Creosoting Co., Texas State Bank Food Sponsor: East Texas Monument Co. Sign Sponsor: Lufkin Printing Company T-shirt Sponsor – AAA Trophy Sponsors: Abney & Sons Hardware, Alexander, Lankford, & Hiers, Amy Ross, D.D.S., Bancorp South, Bartlett, Baggett & Shands, Cook Saw Shop, Inc., Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers, East Texas Endodontics, Ellis Chiropractic, Gann Medford Real Estate, Inc., Hendrixs Rentals, Hinckley Orthodontics, Hughes Dozer & Dump Truck and Hughes Petroleum Products, Inc., J.A.M. Distributing Company, Jordan Family Dentistry, Joseph Koch, M.D., Liz Jeffrey – American Real Estate, Lufkin Printing Company, Inc., McWilliams & Sons, Randall and Kelly Noe, Petty Construction, Ray’s Drive In, Rollin Bone Outfitters, Ross Motorsports, Security & Guaranty, Stafford’s Liquigas, Inc., Texas Slam, The Advanced Financial Group, USA Landscaping In-Kind Donors: AAA Trophy, Brookshire Brothers, Scott Davis, Jay Jackson, State Farm, Jordan

Family Dentistry, Lufkin Coca Cola, Southern Supply, Inc., Daniel Webster, Whataburger, William George, Woodland Heights Medical Center Prize Sponsors: Brandon Belt, Ferguson Bath Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Jordan Family Dentistry, KICKS/Danny Merrell, Lufkin Farm Supply & Nursery Volunteers: Will Alvis, Bob Anderson, LeAnne Anderson, Randy Baker, Ray Ann Baker, Susan Belasco, Mandy Camp, Dale Bounds, Chris DeVore, Val Dobrec, Hudson Henderson, Paula Hughes, Kyle King, Mary King, Tracie McCleskey, Andrew Moore, Kelly Noe, Paige Reynolds, Joe Rich, Carl Smith, Dana Smithhart, Linda Stafford, Todd Stafford, Daniel Webster, Jennifer Webster Sign Coordinators: Emily Jordan and Deanne Gabriel, Chairs Social Media/Website: Robyn DeVore, Kim Ogden and Hilary Walker Souvenir Bags: Dr. Jennifer McCarroll, Chair; Jamie Landrum, Kayla Walker Technology: Dan Huerta and Chris DeVore, Chairs Treasurer/Finance: Michelle Richardson, Chair Video Production: Starla Bickerstaff, Chair Volunteer Advisor: Dr. Sid Roberts Volunteer Coordinators: Paula Hughes, Chair; Tricia Freeman Underwriting/Sponsors: Brian Cyr, Chair, Charlotte Ashcraft, Michael Dorman, Lynne Haney, Brant Lee, Stephanie Love, Chase Luce, Erika Neill, Mary Ridings, Amy Ross, Troy Schuster, Dana Smithhart, Valena Spradley, Van Watson, Daniel Webster, Jennifer Webster, Scott West, Jackie Zimmerman

underwriters and sponsors

Broford, LTD Brookshire Brothers Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Carroway Funeral Home Dr. Kaywin Carter Cavender’s Chance Law Office City Wide Directories, LLC Commercial Bank of Texas DOC/Texas Specialist Center Davis Insurance Marianna & Rufus Duncan East Texas Asphalt Edward Jones/Vince Treadwell, CFP Brenda Elliott

Fast Track Construction, LLC Faust Distributing-Miller Lite First Bank & Trust Deanne & Stan Gabriel Bettye & Murphy George Foundation Haglund Law Firm George H. Henderson Family Mary Martha Henderson Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation JM Chevrolet Dr. Jerry Johnson Jordan Family Dentistry JE Kingham Construction Lee Transervices Lufkin Coca-Cola Lufkin ER

MWW Family Partnership Louise & Harold Maxwell Taylor McKewen, DDS Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Morgan Insurance Raymond Moore Family Nacogdoches Eye Associates Neighbors Emergency Center Phillips 66 RBC Wealth Management Amy Ross, DDS Schlotzsky’s Secure Document & Storage Retrieval Security & Guaranty Harriett & David Tamminga Texas State Bank G.G. & Troy Tiemann

Todd, Hamaker & Johnson, LLP Jennifer L. Webster, CPA Winston & Denman Timber Co. Dr. Craig & Julie Wood Woodland Heights Medical Center Wright Buick GMC

Angelina Federal Employees Credit Union Relay for Life Team Auntie Pastas Bella Gifts from the Heart Bella Salon Bliss Boutique Michele Briley Boys & Girls Club Brookshire Brothers Butcher Boys Smokehouse Carrington’s CASA of the Pines Cavanaugh’s Jewelers Cavender’s Changing Lives Dance Center The Children’s Clinic of Lufkin Choice Cut Meat Market Clear Springs Restaurant Cotton Patch Nacogdoches Creative Photography Crown Colony Country Club Dallas Mavericks Dee Leon’s Fine Dining Dixie Rose Daniels Donna’s Floral Designs Mary Duncan Earth & Stone Dustin Ellerman Traci Elliott Connie Estes Excel Car Wash Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery Fish & Still Equipment, Inc. Fit & Firm Fort Worth Zoo Fowler’s Clay Works Maureen & Eck Franks GG Distributing Grandough Baking Company Greer’s Fred Griffin, DDS Grizzly’s Grogan’s Cleaners HAAS Athletics Hammer Equipment Cindy Hammond Harold’s House Harry’s Building Materials James Hilliard & Sons Landscaping Shay Hobbs Diane & Brad Hodges Hole in One Cafe House of Traditions Houston Zoo Brenda Hubbard Hughes Entertainment Sharon Hunter Ivan Smith JM Chevrolet/Marcy & J.J. Weibe Liz Jeffrey – American Real Estate Jerry’s Tire Shop/George & Carla Kelley Jess Lea Boutique Johnson Furniture Just V Photography

Kendra Scott KICKS 105 and Danny Merrell Kimbro Solutions Laine’s Hallmark Larkspur Transitional Care Center Legends & Lofts at Nacogdoches The Liquor Store “Quick Stop II” Livewell Athletic Club Mike Love & Associates Lufkin ER Lufkin Med Spa Lufkin Plastic Surgery Lumberjack Harley Davidson Macy May Main Event Venues Manhattan Restaurant Nancy Manning Art Margaritaville Resort Casino Market to Market Harold Maxwell Connie McLaughlin Mickeys Tint & Car Audio Miller’s Point Modern Cleaners Carol Moore David Moore Morgan Oil My MD Select Nac Burger The Nest Kim & Chad Ogden Ordinary Citizen Outback Steakhouse Panther Pride Permanent Cosmetics by Raegan The Pink Leopard Romy & Carl Ray Polk Posados Quality Bargains R&R Outfitters / Reba & Rodney Squyres R Kelly’s Truck Parts Rattlesnake Ranch Real Graphics Regency Cleaners JoAnn Roquemore Ross Motorsports The Round Top Collection Kim & Dr. Matt Rowley Savvy, The Agency Nanci Scott Shanklin Bowties Shelley’s Bakery Café Sitto Ducks Skate Ranch Smoothie King Nacogdoches Soggy Bottom Retrievers /Lauren Daniel Sandra Sorrell Southland Ag & Outdoors Southwood Drive Animal Clinic Spring & Prince Linda Stafford Alvin Stanaland Construction Studio 319 Susan’s Studio of Dance

Sweet Ethel Mae TJ Maxx/ Ted Maness Ellen Temple Texas State Optical Texas Urological Center Trailwood Storage Twisted Sisters Tome’ Catering USA Landscape Services The Very Thing!

Connie Welch Whataburger Simon Winston Paul Wood Josh & Misty Zeleskey Zip Nac

Crown of Thorns Nursery David Butler Dixon Furniture Dunagan Warehouse East Texas Monument Everett Griffith & Associates Farmer’s Insurance, Ray & Alisha Allen Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery George H. Henderson Expo Center Grandough Baking Co. Hammer Equipment Hampton Inn & Suites Kathryn & Marty Hensley Brad Hodges Logging Home Depot Huntington Market and Deli James Hilliard & Son’s Landscaping Jordan Family Dentistry Clay Keath KICKS 105 Larry Bruce Gardens Louis Lloyd Lufkin Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Lufkin Creosoting Co. Lufkin Farm Nursery Lufkin Printing Co. Maddux Lumber & Hardware Joe McCleskey Troy McCleskey Dean and Michelle McMullen Danny Merrell Phil Metzinger Andrew Moore David, Brian and Alan Moore Moore Brothers Construction Moore Building Associates Chad Morgan State Farm Newk’s Eatery Outback Steakhouse Payne Electrical Contractors Pines Gun Club Posado’s R&K Distributors, Inc. Jimmy & Melissa Railey Ralph & Kacoo’s Renee’s at the Red Door - Bethany Oliver, Kalise Dickerson, Lacey Forrest Chad Roberts and citywidepromo.com Jeremy & Dr. Amy Ross Tom Selman Shelton’s Place Southern Supply, Inc. Stevenson Beer Distributing, Co. The Liberty Bell Tommy’s Watch & Jewelry United Rental Company USA Landscape Services Jennifer L. Webster, CPA Whataburger William George Co. Dee Winston Robert Witherspoon Woodland Heights Medical Center Jackie Zimmerman

Ray Ann Baker Audrey Barnes Jessica Barnett Melanie Bazor Cullen Brewster Carla Carr Kim Chong Ondey Clarke Natalie DeJesus Miranda Dugat Diane Dunbar

auction and prize donors

Jim Dunbar Tyler Dunbar Denise Faulkner Autumn Finchum Ashley Freeman Sam Freeman Tricia Freeman Jennifer Garcia Gina Green Carrie Hawkins Vanessa Herrera

SMaLL prizeS:

A Rustic Touch - Linda Modisette American Cookie Company Angelina Arts Alliance Bases Loaded Baseball/Softball Academy Bodies N Balance Chad Morgan State Farm Insurance Cracker Barrel Keep Collective - Katie Massie Fit & Firm Heritage Bank KTRE Lufkin Visitors & Convention Bureau Lufkin ER McDonald’s Outback Panda Express Regions Bank Sew Junkies Smoothie King Starbucks Studio 319 - Sharon Hunter Studio 319 - Laci Driscoll Sunshine Creations The Loft Lufkin The Very Thing Tsubaki Whataburger Woodland Heights Hospital Younique, Lacey Martin

in Kind donationS:

A-1 Smith Portable Toilets AAA Trophy Alexander Valley Vineyards Americare EMS Angelina College Athletics Angelina Excavating - Joe McCleskey Bases Loaded Baseball & Softball Academy Big Thicket Brewery Best Buy Brookshire Brothers Chick-Fil-A City of Lufkin Contractors Supply

Media SponSorS:

Charm JM Billboard Advertising KTRE9 Lufkin News Lufkin Printing Co., Inc. Smith Koenig Radio TJMag & Co. Townsquare Media

Volunteers Monica Hightower Anthony Hodge Paula Hughes Bob Inselman Kristen Kendrick Kyle King LHS Cheerleaders LHS Panther Pride Jaime Landrum Janie Lee Legacy Hospice

Ruth Lopez Eli Madera Jessica Madera John Malnar Linda Malnar Krista Mendez Kim Molandes Melinda Moore Megan Morehead Neighbors Emergency Center

Skye Pounds Frankie Racine Griselda Reyes Myrtl Richards Rachel Ridings Bennie Rogers Crystal Sanches Sheila Sanches Tom Selman Shelby Shelton Shelly Slaton

Misty Spencer Sarah Tatum Joyce Trojan Angie Turner Katie Usher Phobie Villagrana Kayla Walker Paula Warden Rosalie Zamora

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Panthers hurt chances of home playoff game Lufkin falls to West Brook despite 665 yards, 63 points

By BRANDON OGDEN The Lufkin News Lufkin’s odds of hosting a firstround playoff game dropped considerably on Friday night.

When the ball dropped to the ground in the end zone on a final Hail Mary attempt, giving Beaumont West Brook a 70-63 victory, it increased the chances of Lufkin’s first playoff game this season being at Longview.

The Panthers (4-3, 1-2) will need to win at least two of their next three games to earn a postsea-

son berth, starting Friday at Oak Ridge, which is currently in the fourth slot at 2-2.

Lufkin put up 665 yards of offense on Friday at Abe Martin Stadium, but it allowed 809 yards to West Brook. This came one game after the Panthers gave up 609 yards in a 63-42 loss to The Woodlands. In Lufkin’s other loss of the season, Bossier City Parkway had 812 yards in a 69-54 decision.

“It’s the same story,” Lufkin head coach Todd Quick said.

“I’m very pleased with how the

offense clicked and executed. We had chances defensively to get off the field on third down in longyardage situations, and we didn’t make the play. The effort was good, but we’re just not making plays and not finishing. We didn’t make tackles when we needed to.

“We have to get that corrected.

We are a lot better football team than we showed last night.”

The Panthers’ offense continued to dazzle, especially senior quarterback Kordell Rodgers.

He was 24 of 42 for 383 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for

130 yards on 13 carries with two more touchdowns.

“He really is playing well,” Quick said. “He is taking coaching and performing. He is a special kid.”

The Panthers rushed for 282 yards as a team, including 65

by Kahlil Brown — who left the game early with an ankle injury — and 76 by Tre’ Grant.

Quick said he was pleased with the play of the offensive line, which helped create running lanes and time for Rodgers to throw the ball.

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING

Dhailon Phillips had 11 catches for 149 yards and a touchdown, and Malik Jackson made four grabs for 125 yards and a score.

Another injury for the Panthers, who are already playing without defensive backs Savon Fields and Zamarion Johnson and receiver Javante Ellington, on Friday was to receiver Breylon Garcia. The 6-4 sophomore had to be taken out of the stadium on a stretcher. Quick said Garcia had a scan on Friday night, and it came back negative. Quick said they will take caution with Garcia and go through concussion protocol before making a decision on when he can return to the field.

AROUND DISTRICT 12-6A

■■ COLLEGE PARK 38, CON-

ROE 35: College Park jumped out to a 21-0 lead and held off a Conroe rally to pick up its first win of the season.

Conroe running back Donaven Lloyd, who is the district’s leading rusher, ran for 368 yards and three touchdowns.

■■ THE WOODLANDS 42, OAK RIDGE 2: The Highlanders continued their dominance as they held Oak Ridge to just 132 yards in a 42-2 decision.

The Woodlands quarterback Eric Schmid was 16 of 19 for 167 yards and two touchdowns, and he added a rushing touchdown.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Former Panther McNeal to be inducted into Hall of Fame Former Lufkin High School quarterback Reggie McNeal will be inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame as the group announced its 2017 class on Wednesday.

McNeal led the Panthers to a state championship back in 2001.

After graduating from LHS, McNeal went to Texas A&M, where he threw for 6,992 yards and rushed for 1,884 yards.

McNeal had a professional football career with the Cincinnati Bengals, Toronto Argo-

nauts, Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos.

Joining McNeal in the Texas High School Football Hall mcneal of Fame 2017 Class are “Mean” Joe Greene, Lovie Smith, Dat Nguyen, Tommy Joe Crutcher, Johnny Walker, Steve Lineweaver and Eddie Peach.

pro football

Lufkin swimmer Natalie Naramore pushes through the water during Saturday’s Lufkin Invitational Swim Meet held at the Boys

GARY STALLARD/For The Lufkin News

and Girls Club of Deep East Texas. Athletes from 14 different high schools competed in Lufkin’s biggest home meet of the year.

Lufkin wins invitational Schools from throughout Texas compete at Panthers’ event

By GARY STALLARD For The Lufkin News Athletes from 14 different high schools throughout the eastern part of the state converged on the Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas Saturday for the Lufkin Invitational Swim Meet, with several local swimmers finishing with strong performances in the Pack’s biggest home meet of the year.

First-place finishes for the day included the Hudson men’s 400-yd. medley relay team (Nolan Craft, J.D. Lopez, Jacob Hufstetler and Blake Byerly); Lufkin’s Seth Peterson (men’s 200-yd. individual medley); Hudson’s Sylvie Gowin (women’s 50-yd. freestyle); Piney-

woods Community Academy’s Seth Kreid (men’s 100-yd. freestyle); and PCA’s Diana Kolb, who touched the wall first in the women’s 100-yd. backstroke.

Lufkin won the overall team score, with the Pack men topping the competition and the Lady Panthers finishing second.

Following are the individual event finishes and times for area competitors, along with final team scores and rankings.

Women 200-yd. Medley Relay — 3rd, Lufkin A (Mattson Wesoloski, Moriah Uybengkee, Jamie Jackson, Avery Durres), 2:24.93; 6th, Hudson (Lauren Egner, Sarah Freeman, Renee George, Elizabeth Lawrence), 2:43.45; and

8th, Lufkin B (Anisha Rao, Daisy Lopez, Daniela Ramirez, Ashia Young), 2:45.66. Men 200-yd. Medley Relay — 1st, Hudson (Nolan Craft, J.D. Lopez, Jacob Hufstetler, Blake Byerly), 1:51.39; 4th, Lufkin A (Joshua Simmons, Whit Wesoloski, Gael Merino, Arhum Khan), 1:55.95; and 5th, Lufkin B (Evan Dorman, Jarrett Raley, Susheel Deshpande, Matthew Thornton), 1:59.78. Women 200-yd. Freestyle — 3rd, A. Durret (Lufkin), 2:34.57; 6th, A. Young (Lufkin), 3.04.69; and 7th, Tori Riggs (Lufkin), 3:05.60.

Men 200-yd. Freestyle ± 2nd, N. Craft (Hudson), 1:59.38; 4th, Evan Dorman (Lufkin), 2:04.27; 5th, A. Khan (Lufkin), 2:14.38; 7th, Will Lanigan (Lufkin), 2:25.77; and 8th,

Gavin Park (Lufkin), 2:33.34. Men 200-yd. Individual Medley — 1st, Seth Peterson (Lufkin), 2:13.06; and 4th, G. Merino (Lufkin), 2:34.93. Women 50-yd. Freestyle — 1st, Sylvie Gowin (Hudson), 27.23; 4th, M. Uybengkee (Lufkin), 31.52; 7th, L. Egner (Hudson), 32.21; 18th, J. Jackson (Lufkin), 37.08; 20th, Daniela Ramirez (Lufkin), 37.25; 28th, Renee George (Hudson), 41.96; and Kayla Moultrie (Lufkin), 59.94. Men 50-yd. Freestyle — 5th, A. Khan (Lufkin), 25.57; 7th, M. Thornton (Lufkin), 26.13; 11th, Aldo Merino (Lufkin), 27.37; 13th, J. Raley (Lufkin), 27.88; 24th, G. Lovett (Hudson), 32.07; and 31st, SEE SWIMMING, PAGE 2C

COLLEGE SOCCER

AC teams fall to Coastal Bend, Eastfield College Both Angelina College soccer teams were at home on Saturday, but the visiting teams were the ones leaving in a celebratory mood.

Coastal Bend College’s Cougars handed the Roadrunners a 5-1 loss, and then Eastfield College blanked the Lady Roadrunners in a 1-0 thriller to cap AC’s frustrating night.

The Lady Roadrunners and the Lady Harvesters found themselves embroiled in a battle of the goalkeepers. AC’s Bre Hinojosa, stepping into the nets in an emergency role, kept Eastfield off the scoreboard the entire first half, notching several saves over those 45 minutes. Eastfield’s Karla Corchado was just as effective, thwarting several AC attempts.

The Lady ’Runners couldn’t seem to catch a kicking break: Carley Elkins nearly gave AC a lead in the 28th minute, only to see her attempt slip off the crossbar. Finally, the Lady Harvesters’ Yesmin Gabino slipped one through at the 13th minute of the second half to break the scoreless tie. AC’s ladies poured kick after kick toward the nets over the next 30 minutes —

Cowboys, rookie QB Prescott, look to keep rolling vs. Packers

By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott’s NFL career is off to a great start. Veteran Aaron Rodgers is looking for more consistency in Green Bay. It’s a surprise that the Cowboys’ young signal-caller has been more accurate than the two-time NFL MVP more than a month into the season. They’ll meet for the first time on Sunday when Dallas (4-1) visits Lambeau Field to face the Packers (3-1).

Prescott, fourth in the league in completion percentage at 69 percent, has yet to throw an interception. Rodgers is 31st in the NFL at 56 percent, with three picks.

“He looks like he’s played in the offense for quite some time,” Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said about Prescott. “He’s done a really good job particularly ... as far as his decisions with where he goes with the football.”

Quite impressive for a rookie who took over after veteran Tony Romo went down with a back injury in the preseason.

Prescott has attempted 155 passes without an interception,

second most by a quarterback to start his NFL career behind New England’s Tom Brady (162.) Prescott is off to the best interception-free start for a rookie.

“I’ve got high expectations for myself. I only want to get better,” Prescott said.

It sure helps to be able to hand the ball off to the league’s leading rusher in rookie Ezekiel Elliott (109.2 yards per game).

Rodgers’ completion percentage may be uncharacteristically low, though it’s not like the Packers’ offense is stuck in neutral. Rodgers has thrown nine touchdown passes, five to Jordy Nelson. Green Bay amassed a season-high 406 yards in total offense in last week’s 23-16 victory over the New York Giants, when Rodgers showed vintage touch with a sideline pass to Davante Adams for a 29-yard score.

But given the high standards set by McCarthy’s offenses in recent years, Green Bay’s choppy start does stand out.

Penalties maligned a couple other big plays last week. Timing seems to be just a touch off at times, and there have been uncharacteristic drops by receivers.

SEE COWBOYS, PAGE 2C

PRO FOOTBALL

Texans confident in Osweiler as they prepare for Colts

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer gary STALLARD/AC Press

Angelina College’s Luis Garcia (9) just misses out on a header attempt as Coastal Bend keeper Daniel McNicholas snatches the ball away during Saturday’s match. The Roadrunners dropped a 5-1 decision to the Cougars, and Eastfield College blanked the Lady Roadrunners 1-0 at Jase Magers Field in Lufkin. the Lady ’Runners would finish with a 15-4 edge in targeted shots — but nothing got past Corchado, leaving Eastfield with the 1-0 win.

In the early game, Coastal Bend got goals from Randy Martinez (2), Omar Rada, David Segura and Sam Fearon in the win. AC’s

Luis Garcia scored his team’s lone goal, battling for possession through two defenders before slamming the ball home.

The Roadrunners will host Laredo on Sunday in a match rescheduled from last month.

Game time at Jase Magers Field

in Lufkin is noon. The Lady Roadrunners will host Jacksonville on Tuesday night as part of a men/ women doubleheader kicking off at 5:30 (women) and finishing with the men at 7:30 p.m. AC will celebrate Sophomore Night in pre-game activities.

HOUSTON — Brock Osweiler’s second poor road performance has some wondering if the Houston Texans are having buyer’s remorse about their new quarterback.

But as the AFC South-leading Texans prepare to host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, they insist they’re still confident their $72 million man is the one to lead the team.

“Brock is working very hard.

He’s very prepared,” coach Bill O’Brien said. “I think all of us, including (him), we all have to do a better job.”

Osweiler is in his first season in Houston after the Texans lured him away from Denver with that huge contract.

He’s had an up and down season, leading Houston to three wins at home, but struggling in lopsided losses at New England and Minnesota .

He failed to give specifics SEE TEXANS, PAGE 3C

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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Huntington takes down Diboll HUNTINGTON — Huntington swept Diboll (25-20, 25-21, 25-22) on Friday.

Leaders for Huntington were Torie Comeaux with 12 digs, 11 kills and 4 aces on 14 for 14 serving; Shelby Wagner with 2 aces and 13 assists; Chandlyr McGaughey with 11 assists, 12 digs and 13 for 13 serving; Lisa Nuckols with 7 kills and 2 blocks;

Grace Bartlett with 10 digs; and Callie Evett with 15 digs and a 2.47 passer rating.

Leaders for Diboll were Mia Williams 9 digs, 9 assists, 7 points, 1 ace, 1 block assist and 12 kills; Iris Ramos 2 digs, 1 kill and 1 block assist; Morgan Chandler 4 digs, 1 assist, 2 points, 1 solo block, 4 block assists and 2 kills; Ariana Compean 6 digs and 1 kill; Allie

Stump 2 digs, 3 assists, 1 point and 1 block assist; Arianna Garza 5 digs, 1 assist, 4 points and 8 kills; Dessity DeJesus 8 digs; Alexis Grimaldo 8 digs, 2 points, 1 kill and 3 block assists; Nia Mitchell 9 digs, 7 assists, 4 points, 4 block assists, 5 solo blocks and 2 kills; Leslie Medina 8 digs and 7 points.

Huntington will host Jasper on Tuesday.

like that.”

■■ WHAT WILL DEZ DO?: Star receiver Dez Bryant returned to practice this week but wasn’t sure he would be available against the Packers after missing two games with a hairline fracture in his right knee. He

came back after getting hurt against Chicago and scored a touchdown, but it’s been a cautious approach since the injury was revealed. “I’m OK with it because we are sitting at 4-1,” said Bryant. “It’s no need to rush things.”

A (M. Wesoloski, M. Uybengkee, A. Durret, N. Naramore), 2:05.80; and 6th, Hudson A (E. Baker, R. George, E. Lawrence, S. Gowin), 2:19.09. Men 200-yd. Freestyle Relay — 2nd, Lufkin A (S. Peterson, J. Simmons, A. Khan, M. Thornton), 1:40.51; and 5th, Lufkin B (W. Lanigan, G. Park, J. Raley, W. Wesoloski), 1:51.90. Women 100yd. Backstroke — D. Kolb (Pineywoods Community Academy), 1:07.30; 4th, M. Wesoloski (Lufkin), 1:13.19; 5th, L. Egner (Hudson), 1:16.50; 8th, E. Baker (Hudson), 1:21.03; and 10th, A. Rao (Lufkin), 1:31.47. Men 100-yd. Backstroke — 1st, N. Craft (Hudson), 57.42; 3rd, E. Dorman (Lufkin), 1:04.19; 5th, S. Kreid (Pineywoods Community Academy), 1:05.15; 6th, J. Simmons (Lufkin), 1:05.22 and; 8th, S. Deshpande (Lufkin), 1:13.05. Women 100-yd. Breaststroke — 1st, H. Flynt (Huntington), 1:12.82; 2nd, S. Gowin (Hudson), 1:16.88; 4th, M. Wesoloski (Lufkin), 1:20.84; 8th, N. Naramore (Lufkin), 1:29.20; and 11th, D. Lopez (Lufkin), 1:33.80. Men 100-yd.

Breaststroke — 2nd, J.D. Lopez (Hudson), 1:09.14; 5th, W. Wesoloski (Lufkin), 1:15.34; 7th, J. Raley (Lufkin), 1:18.03; and 11th, J. Nelson (Lufkin), 1:38.29. Women 400yd. Freestyle Relay — 1st, Hudson A (E. Baker, L. Egner, S. Freeman, S. Gowin), 4:37.88; and 3rd, Lufkin A (A. Rao, N. Naramore, D. Lopez, T. Riggs), 5:14.43. Men 400-

yd. Freestyle Relay — 2nd, Hudson A (J. Hufstetler, B. Byerly, N. Craft, J.D. Lopez), 3:43.91; and 5th, Lufkin B (W. Lanigan, G. Park, A. Merino, J. Nelson), 4:22.13.

Combined team scores: 1st, Lufkin (224); 2nd, Longview (212); 3rd, Beaumont West Brook (147); 4th, Hudson (212); 5th, Whitehouse (56); 6th, Longview Pine Tree (50); 7th, Mt. Pleasant (34); 8th, Pineywoods Community Academy (28); 9th, Vidor (25); 10th, Huntington (25); 11th, Central Heights (22); 12th, White Oak (18); 13th, Harmony High School (16); 14th, Beaumont Ozen (6) and 14th, Tatum (6).

Women team scores and rankings: 1st, Longview (106); 2nd, Lufkin (86); 3rd, Hudson (57); 4th, Beaumont West Brook (54); 5th, Longview Pine Tree (39); 6th, Mt. Pleasant (34); 7th, Huntington (25); 8th, Vidor (19); 9th, Whitehouse (18); 10th, Harmony High School (16); 11th, Pineywoods Community Academy (15); and 12th, Tatum (6).

Men team scores and rankings: 1st, Lufkin (138); 2nd, Longview (106); 3rd, Beaumont West Brook (93); 4th, Hudson (59); 5th, Whitehouse (38); 6th, Central Heights (22); 7th, White Oak (18); 8th, Pineywoods Community Academy (13); 9th, Longview Pine Tree (11); 10th, Beaumont Ozen and Vidor (6).

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“I’m not worried about that at all. Those things happen,” Rodgers said. “I missed some passes.

Those guys shouldn’t be worried about me, either. We’re going to get better. We’re not going to have inconsistent performances

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Elias Torres (Lufkin), 42.82. Women 100-yd. Butterfly — 2nd, Hannah Flynt (Huntington), 1:04.44; 3rd, Diana Kolb (Pineywoods Community Academy), 1:08.39; 7th, J. Jackson (Lufkin), 1:45.44; and 8th, T. Riggs (Lufkin), 1:46.65.

Men 100-yd. Butterfly — 2nd, S. Peterson (Lufkin), 59:55; 5th, J. Hufstetler (Hudson), 1:03.27; and 8th, G. Merino (Lufkin), 1:06.27.

Women 100-yd. Freestyle — 4th, M. Uybengkee (Lufkin), 1:10.17; 5th, Emily Baker (Hudson), 1:10.53; 8th, A. Durret (Lufkin), 1:13.51; 9th, Sarah Freeman (Hudson), 1:14.60; and 10th, A. Rao (Lufkin), 1:16.19. Men 100yd. Freestyle — 1st, Seth Kreid (Pineywoods Community Academy), 53.61; 4th, Joshua Simmons (Lufkin), 56.69; 5th, M. Thornton (Lufkin), 58.33; 7th, S. Deshpande (Lufkin), 1:00.10; 9th, W. Wesoloski (Lufkin), 1:02.00; 10th, Gavin Park (Lufkin), 1:03.90; 16th, Jalen Nelson (Lufkin), 1:08.55; 19th, G. Lovett (Hudson), 1:12.13; 26th, Kyle Banks (Huntington), 1:28.11; 27th, Jacob Lenderman (Hudson), 1:34.37; and 28th, E. Torres (Lufkin), 1:54.88. Women 500-yd.

Freestyle — 2nd, Natalie Naramore (Lufkin), 6:25.59; and 4th, D. Lopez (Lufkin), 8:08.79. Men 500yd. Freestyle — 3rd, W. Lanigan (Lufkin), 6:26.48; and 4th, A. Merino (Lufkin), 6:26.65. Women 200yd. Freestyle Relay — 3rd, Lufkin

scoreboard Pro baseball LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All Games on TBS Cleveland 2, Toronto 0 Friday, Oct. 14: Cleveland 2, Toronto 0 Saturday, Oct. 15: Cleveland 2, Toronto 1 Monday, Oct. 17: Cleveland (Bauer 12-8) at Toronto (Stroman 9-10), 7:08 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18: Cleveland (Clevinger 3-3) at Toronto (Sanchez 15-2), 7:08 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 19: Cleveland at Toronto, 3:08 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 21: Toronto at Cleveland, 7:08 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 22: Toronto at Cleveland, TBA National League Chicago vs. Los Angeles Saturday, Oct. 15: Los Angeles (Maeda 16-11) at Chicago (Lester 19-5) (FS1), 7:08 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 16: Los Angeles (Kershaw 12-4) at Chicago (Hendricks 16-8) (FS1), 7:08 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18: Chicago (Arrieta 18-8) at Los Angeles (Hill 3-2) (FS1), 7:08 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19: Chicago (Lackey 11-8) at Los Angeles (FS1), 7:08 p.m. x-Thursday, Oct. 20: Chicago at Los Angeles (FS1), 7:08 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 22: Los Angeles at Chicago (Fox or FS1), TBA x-Sunday, Oct. 23: Los Angeles at Chicago (Fox or FS1), TBA

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AUTO RACING NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Hollywood Casino 400, at Kansas City, Kan., NBC, 1 p.m.

DRAG RACING NHRA, AAA Texas Fall Nationals, finals, at Ennis, Texas, FS1, 1 p.m.

GOLF European PGA Tour, British Masters, final round, at Hertfordshire, England, TGC, 6 a.m.

Champions Tour, SAS Championship, final round, at Cary, N.C., TGC, 1:30 p.m.

PGA Tour, Safeway Open, final round, at Napa, Calif., TGC, 4 p.m.

MLB BASEBALL NL Championship Series, Game 2, L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, FS1, 7 p.m.

NBA BASKETBALL Preseason, Atlanta at Orlando, NBA, 5 p.m.

Preseason, Denver at Portland, NBA, 8 p.m.

Edmonton 5, Calgary 3 Philadelphia 4, Los Angeles 2 Saturday’s Games Pittsburgh 3, Anaheim 2 Florida 4, Detroit 1 Toronto 4, Boston 1 San Jose 3, Columbus 2 Minnesota 4, Winnipeg 3 Tampa Bay 3, New Jersey 2 Ottawa 4, Montreal 3, SO Washington 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 St. Louis 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Nashville at Chicago, late Dallas at Colorado, late Philadelphia at Arizona, late

NFL FOOTBALL Baltimore at NY Giants, CBS, noon Philadelphia at Washington, FOX, noon Dallas at Green Bay, FOX, 3:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Houston, NBC, 7:20 p.m.

SOCCER Premier League, Watford at Middlesbrough, NBCSN, 7:30 a.m.

Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 at F.S.V. Mainz, FS1, 8:30 a.m.

Premier League, Burnley at Southampton, NBCSN, 10 a.m.

Bundesliga, RB Leipzig at VfL Wolfsburg, FS2, 10:20 a.m.

MLS, Toronto at Montreal, ESPN, 2 p.m.

MLS, Colorado at Portland, ESPN, 4:15 p.m.

WNBA BASKETBALL WNBA Finals (best-of-5 series), Game 4, Minnesota at Los Angeles, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, late Sunday’s Games Anaheim at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Edmonton, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

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Tomlin leads Indians past Blue Jays CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Tomlin baffled Blue Jays batters for nearly six innings and Andrew Miller blew them away as the Cleveland Indians edged Toronto 2-1 on Saturday to take 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Carlos Santana homered off 20game winner J.A. Happ and Francisco Lindor had an RBI single for the Indians, who have won five straight postseason games for the first time in their 116-year history.

An afterthought in August, Tomlin has emerged as an unlikely October star for the Indians. He allowed one run and three hits in 52⁄3 innings before Cleveland manager Terry Francona called on his bullpen led by the magnificent Miller, who is making the Blue Jays look like Little Leaguers.

The lanky left-hander struck out the side in the seventh, two more in the eighth and has 10 strikeouts in 32⁄3 innings in the series. He has not allowed a run in 16 career postseason innings.

Cody Allen struck out Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista in a perfect ninth for the save, finishing a three-hitter. The Indians had never been up 2-0 in four previous ALCS trips.

After bludgeoning Texas in the AL Division Series by hitting eight homers and scoring 22 runs, Toronto has one run and 10 hits — eight singles and a pair of doubles — in two games against the Indians.

Bautista is 0 for 6 in the series with five strikeouts and in a 0-for14 postseason tailspin. The only bat flipping Joey Bats has done is

back into the rack.

The series heads north to Toronto’s raucous Rogers Centre for Game 3 on Monday with Cleveland’s Trevor Bauer slated to face Marcus Stroman.

Tomlin originally was scheduled to pitch Game 3, but the right-hander was pushed up after Trevor cut his right pinkie while repairing one of the drones he enjoys flying as a hobby. The 31-yearold Tomlin pitched himself out of the rotation by going 0-5 with a 11.48 ERA in August, but injuries to Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar gave him another chance and he’s made the most of it.

Tomlin, who ignored taunting Boston fans to close out the Red Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS, relied on his curveball to keep the Blue jays guessing.

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Montero’s pinch-hit slam lifts Cubs over Dodgers CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Montero snapped an eighth-inning tie with the third pinch-hit grand slam in postseason history, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 in their NL Championship Series opener Saturday night.

Pinch-hitter Chris Coghlan was intentionally walked by Joe

Blanton with two outs in the eighth, loading the bases and bringing up closer Aroldis Chapman’s spot in the batting order.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon sent up Montero, who drove an 0-2 slider into the right-field bleachers for his first hit of the playoffs.

The crowd of 42,376 at Wrigley Field roared as Montero rounded

the bases and kept cheering until the veteran catcher popped out of the dugout for a curtain call.

Dexter Fowler homered on the next pitch as the Cubs rebounded quickly from a shaky performance by their bullpen. Adrian Gonzalez hit a tying, two-run single off Chapman in the top half of the inning for Los Angeles.

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Buechele’s TD passes send Texas over Iowa State 27-6 AUSTIN (AP) — Shane Buechele passed for 296 yards and two touchdowns and Texas got coach Charlie Strong a desperately-needed win, snapping a three-game losing streak with a win over Iowa State 27-6 Saturday night.

Buechele threw scoring strikes of 37 yards to Jerrod Heard and 75 yards and Devin Duvernay in the third quarter as the Longhorns’ high-powered offense overcame a sluggish start.

Texas (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) hadn’t played at home in a month and the losing streak fueled intense speculation that Strong’s job is on the line in his third season.

He has two seasons left on a

five-year contract that pays him more than $5 million per season.

The win also snapped a 14-game losing streak when Texas trailed at halftime.

Texas played its best defensive game of the season. Strong took over defensive play-calling two weeks ago and the Longhorns responded with eight sacks against Iowa State, containing a Cyclones offense that was averaging 39 points over the previous three games.

D’Onta Foreman rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown for Texas, his seventh game in a row with at least 100 yards.

Joel Lanning passed for 140 yards for Iowa State (1-6, 0-4).

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SFA’s Tamrick Pace braces for impact as SLU’s Abraham Freeman and Sean Clavelle take him down.

SFA crushed by SLU 58-34

By KEVIN GORE The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel NACOGDOCHES — A team looking forward to an open date to refresh and regroup, Stephen F. Austin held on and held on for more than three quarters against an opponent that was looking to remain in title contention.

But when the dike finally sprung a big leak, it was far too much to overcome and rally back from.

Southeastern Louisiana’s Courtney Rutledge returned a blocked field goal 72 yards for a touchdown midway in the fourth quarter, and the Lions went on to pile it on in a 58-34 decision over the Lumberjacks at Homer Bryce Stadium Saturday.

SFA (3-4) has lost three straight Southland Conference games since a hopeful 3-1 start.

Trailing 37-34, the Lumberjacks were lining up for a 44-yard field goal attempt when SLU’s Jon Taylor came up with the block for Rutledge to scoop and score for a 10-point lead.

Any attempt for a rally was snuffed out on SFA’s next possession on another return.

SLU’s Jacorey Fuller picked off SFA quarterback Hunter Taylor’s pass and returned it 41 yards to increase SLU’s lead to 17.

SFA accomplished some things in the loss.

Its struggling rushing game plowed out 208 yards as the offense outgained SLU 460-446.

Sophomore running back Loren Easly had a career-high game with 169 yards rushing and three touchdown runs, including a 74-yarder late in the third quarter that got the Lumberjacks within 3 points of the Lions.

Easly added a 61-yard run in the second quarter and a 2-yarder early in the third frame.

Still, SFA couldn’t keep up with the Lions, who feasted on the Lumberjacks’ defense with big plays.

Lion quarterback Justin Alo threw for 270 yards on just 13 completions, three of which resulted in touchdowns. Juwan Dickey caught scoring throws of 27 and 10 yard, and Brandon Acker added a 19-yarder.

At one point, SLU led 30-10 with a 27-7 run after the game was tied at 3-3 early.

Taylor was 17-of-38 for 213 yards with two interceptions. Zach Conque was 4-of-16 for 28

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Ohio State tops Wisconsin in OT MADISON, Wis. (AP) — J.T. Barrett threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to leaping receiver Noah Brown in overtime, and No. 2 Ohio State finished off No. 8 Wisconsin with a sack on fourth-and-goal from the 4 for a 30-23 victory on Saturday night.

Barrett also ran for two touchdowns for the Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten).

The touchdown throw gave Barrett his 89th career touchdown passing or rushing, breaking the school record set by quarterback Braxton Miller.

The Buckeyes rushed the field after defensive end Tyquan Lewis sacked quarterback Alex Hornibrook to end the thriller.

Just in time too, after school officials warned fans that severe weather was rolling through the area right before the final play.

■■ NO. 3 CLEMSON 24, NORTH CAROLINA 17, OT: CLEMSON, S.C. — Deshaun Watson threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Artavis Scott in overtime and Marcus Edmond followed with an interception to give No. 3 Clemson a 24-17 victory over North Carolina State on Saturday.

The Tigers (7-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) looked all but done in regulation, but Kyle Bambard’s 33-yard field goal try as time experience was wide right.

Clemson took advantage with Watson’s strike to Scott. Then Edmond reached high to grab a throw in the end zone from NC State’s Ryan Finley, and Clemson escaped with its path to the ACC title game and the College Football Playoffs still all clear.

■■ NO. 1 ALABAMA 49, NO. 9 TENNESSEE 10: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jalen Hurts and Bo Scarbrough each ran for over 100 yards and Alabama again got points from its defense and special teams.

Alabama (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) has won 19

straight overall and 10 in a row in the annual series. Tennessee (5-2, 2-2) has lost its last 13 games against Western Division schools.

It was the most lopsided victory by either team in the rivalry since a 51-0 Alabama victory in 1906.

■■ NO. 10 NEBRASKA 27, INDIANA 22: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Terrell Newby ran for one score and Tommy Armstrong Jr. hooked up with Stanley Morgan Jr. on a 72-yard touchdown pass with 9:57 left to play for Nebraska.

The Cornhuskers (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) won their seventh straight game overall and their fifth in a row in the series, last played in 1978. It’s also the first time since 2001 that Nebraska has won its first six.

■■ NO. 22 ARKANSAS 34, NO. 12 MISSISSIPPI 30: FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Jared Cornelius scored on a 6-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter and Arkansas outlasted Mississippi.

Austin Allen was 19-of-32 passing for 229 yards and three touchdowns for Arkansas (5-2, 1-2 Southeastern Confererence), giving the junior an SEC-best 18 touchdown passes for the season. Rawleigh Williams added a career-high 180 yards rushing on 27 carries.

■■ NO. 13 HOUSTON 38, TULSA 31: HOUSTON — Emeke Egbule returned a fumble 24 yards for a touchdown with 1:21 remaining to lift Houston past Tulsa.

The game was tied at 31 when Garrett Davis knocked the ball out of the hands of quarterback Dane Evans. Egbule scooped it up and dashed into the end zone for the score.

Tulsa (4-2, 1-1 American) had a chance to tie it, but Jesse Brubaker was stopped just short of the goal line after a reception on the last play of the game.

yards with one interception.

SFA’s receivers struggled at getting open against the Lions defenders throughout the game.

One refreshing feature was the running game, which ranked near the bottom of the Southland entering the game.

Easly, who has been hampered with injuries in the early stage of the season, averaged 12.1 yards per carry, a hopeful sign that the offense may run the ball successfully in its final four games.

But the 21 completions in 54 attempts and the miscues — two turnovers, a blocked field goal, a missed field goal and 72 yards in penalties — left the Lumberjacks in catch-up mode.

Receiver Trae Hart provided a spark with six catches for 76 yards, and Tamrick Pace had four receptions for 63 yards.

Linebacker George Stone’s 50-yard interception return for a score in the second quarter cut SLU’s lead to 30-17.

A 2-yard run by Easly early in the third made it 30-24, but SLU closed with a 28-10 run, the returns being the back-breakers.

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when asked about areas in which he’s looking to improve this week.

“The most important thing is we need to be more consistent because we are a great football team,” he said. “We have a great offense. We just consistently have to be that offense.”

For that to happen Osweiler will have to get receivers DeAndre Hopkins and rookie Will Fuller involved early on Sunday. Houston’s offense stalled in Sunday’s 31-13 loss to Minnesota when Hopkins and Fuller had no receptions by halftime.

Both O’Brien and Osweiler have talked at length about the importance of getting Hopkins going after the Pro Bowler has been held to less than 60 yards receiving in four games this year after only having five such games all of last season.

He and Osweiler connected a few times in the second half last

week, including on Houston’s only touchdown.

“It starts with me breaking the huddle and basically just saying to myself: ‘Is there a way for me to get Hop the ball on this play?’ Because, like you saw last week, when you throw him the football, good things happen,” Osweiler said. “We’re well aware of that and that’ll definitely be a focus.”

Colts coach Chuck Pagano was very complimentary of Hopkins and understands the challenges the Texans have in getting him the ball since he faces the same obstacles with his receiver T.Y. Hilton.

“Anytime you got a gamewrecker like him ... he’s going to garner the respect and attention of everybody that plays him,” Pagano said of Hopkins.

“They’re doing a great job of moving him around and trying to get him loose and get him some free access.”

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Baylor quarterback Seth Russell (17) scores over Kansas linebacker Mike Lee in the first half Saturday in Waco.

No. 11 Baylor still undefeated after 49-7 win over Kansas WACO (AP) — Seth Russell threw two touchdowns and ran for two more while playing only the first half, Ryan Reid returned the first of his two interceptions for a score and No. 11 Baylor remained undefeated with a 49-7 win over Kansas on Saturday.

Shock Linwood’s 4-yard score on the first play after a Kansas fumble was his 36th career rushing touchdown and broke a tie with Alfred Anderson for the most in school history. Linwood was already the career rushing leader for the Bears (6-0, 3-0 Big 12).

Kansas (1-5, 0-3) had five turnovers that led to 21 points for the Bears. The Jayhawks have lost 15 Big 12 games in a row, and dropped 36 consecutive road games since winning at UTEP seven years ago.

Reid’s 64-yard interception return ended the first offensive drive for Kansas and gave the Bears a 14-0 lead. He returned a pick in the second quarter 52 yards to the Jayhawks 19, but Baylor then had the first of its three missed field goals.

The Bears led 42-0 after Russell’s last pass, a 4-yard TD to Ishmael Zamora with 1:45 left in the first half.

Russell, 14-0 when starting for Baylor, was 9-of-22 passing for 144 yards. He led the Bears with 68 yards rushing, and got flipped after he leaped in the end zone for a 26-yard TD when converting a fourth-and-3 to make it 21-0 in the first quarter.

■■ NO. 20 WEST VIRGINIA 48, TEXAS TECH 17: LUBBOCK — Skylar Howard ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead No. 20 West Virginia past Texas Tech 48-17 on Saturday to keep the Mountaineers unbeaten and in the hunt for the Big 12 title.

The Mountaineers (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) held Texas Tech (3-3, 1-2) to its lowest offensive output this season, just 379 yards, and harassed quarterback Patrick Mahomes most of the day. He threw for 305 yards, his second-lowest passing total of the season, and was replaced in the fourth quarter by Nic Shimonek.

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CAN’T MISS MATCHUPS Philadelphia (3–1) at Washington (3–2) The Eagles let one slip away at Detroit as their first two turnovers of the season led to their first loss. Still, the Philly defense ranks second in both yards and points allowed and has held every opponent under 300 total yards. The Redskins have won three in a row, but it hasn’t been pretty. Kirk Cousins and the offense have been inconsistent, and the defense is getting run over (5.1 ypc against, last in the NFL).

Cincinnati (2–3) at New England (4–1) What to make of the Bengals? They are 24th in scoring despite ranking 10th in offense. Their three losses have come against teams that are a combined 12–3, so the schedule has been tough. But they haven’t scored as many as 23 points in a game since barely escaping the season opener against the Jets. It doesn’t get any easier this week as they will be the visitors for Tom Brady’s first home game of the season. All Brady did at Cleveland last week was throw for 406 yards and three touchdowns, all to Martellus Bennett.

Rookies Ezekiel Elliott (21) and Dak Prescott (4) have the Cowboys atop the NFC East.

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but a full 25 yards better per game than the No. 2-ranked Jets (68.4). They his was the plan. When the Dallas Cowboys, seemingly deshave also allowed just 2.0 yards per carry, a full yard better than the next perate for help on defense, drafted running back Ezekiel Elbest run defense (also the Jets, 3.0). And it’s not as if teams have been liott fourth overall in April, this was what they had in mind: forced to throw, because the 3–1 Packers haven’t won a game by more Elliott, running behind the NFL’s best offensive line, picking than a touchdown all season. up chunks of yards and helping the defense by keeping it off the field.

The Cowboys will not give up on the running game, so And yet, this was decidedly not the plan: When the as long as they don’t fall behind big early, bank on Elliott Cowboys drafted quarterback Dak Prescott in the fourth eventually finding some room to run. But he’ll have to earn round, it was to have him sit and learn from veteran Tony his yards, and Prescott will have to do more than he ever Romo. Instead, Romo was injured in preseason, and has as a pro to win in a hostile environment.

Prescott has taken every snap so far.

Who has the edge: Packers The first part of the plan has worked to perfection. Elliott has lived up to the hype, leading the NFL in carries When Green Bay has the ball: The Packers had their (109) and yards (546) through five weeks and keying a best offensive game of the season last week, posting 406 rushing offense that leads the NFL in attempts, yards and total yards against the Giants. Rushing for 147 yards was touchdowns. Dallas ranks second in the league in time of key, but 81 of those yards belonged to Eddie Lacy, who John Gworek possession, helping a defense that ranks 17th in yards alAthlon Sports left the game with an ankle injury. If Lacy can’t go against lowed to rank eighth in points allowed.

Senior Editor Dallas, it will be tougher to take advantage of a Cowboys @JohnGworek Prescott, however, has far exceeded expectations, defense that ranks 29th in yards per carry against (4.6). throwing for four touchdowns and running for three more Rodgers hasn’t thrown for 300 yards in a game since last while not throwing an interception. Dallas ranks 21st in November, a string of 11 straight that is by far the longest passing offense (241.8 ypg), but Prescott is tied for third in of his career. If Lacy isn’t 100 percent, he may need to break that streak the NFL in completion percentage (69.0). A lot of teams would take those for the Packers to get a win. numbers when they come without turnovers.

Who has the edge: Packers Can Elliott and Prescott lead the Cowboys into Lambeau Field and keep Final analysis: If you are going to go into Lambeau Field and win with rolling against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers? They may need a new plan. a rookie quarterback who was viewed as a project just a couple months ago, When Dallas has the ball: This may be the week that Prescott has to having the league’s best running game is good place to start. Catching Rodprove he can beat someone with his arm, because no one is stopping the gers while he is off to the slowest start of his career doesn’t hurt either. But run like the Packers. Granted, Green Bay’s opponents have not been great given how well the Packers defense has played against the run, it’s a tough rushing teams, but the numbers are staggering. The Packers are allowing ask to put it on Prescott’s shoulders to out-duel Rodgers on his home turf. just 42.8 yards per game on the ground, which is not only tops in the NFL Prediction: Packers 26, Cowboys 17

Atlanta (4–1) at Seattle (3–1) The Falcons went to Denver and handed the Broncos their first loss of the season, so there’s no denying they are for real. But this will be their fourth road trip in five weeks, and for the second week in a row, they face the team ranked No. 1 in total defense — and this one isn’t starting a rookie quarterback like Paxton Lynch. Russell Wilson and the Seattle offense started slow (15 points in Weeks 1-2) but have come alive with 64 points in their last two games.

NUMBERS GAME

111.5

Ben Roesthlisberger’s passer rating at home since the start of the 2014 season — compared to 88.3 on the road. After throwing for 680 yards and nine touchdowns with no interceptions in consecutive wins, Roethlisberger is 14–3 at home in the last two-plus seasons with 51 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

Away from Heinz Field, it has been a different story; Big Ben is just 8–7 with 17 scores and 16 picks on the road.

POWER RANKINGS

OUTSIDE THE HUDDLE Denver coach Gary Kubiak was hospitalized after Sunday’s loss to Atlanta and was later diagnosed with what the team called a complex migraine condition that caused extreme fatigue and body weakness. Kubiak will not coach this week against San Diego. Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis will serve as the Broncos’ interim coach in his absence. ...

Following a 16–10 loss to Washington on Sunday, Baltimore fired offensive coordinator Marc Trestman on Monday and replaced him with quarterbacks coach Marty Mornhinweg. The Ravens have lost two in a row since a 3–0 start and rank in the bottom third of the NFL in points scored (18.8 per game), total yards (338.2 per game) and third-down conversions (35.5 percent). ...

Baltimore is hoping the change works as well

as it did for Buffalo, which has won three in a row since replacing offensive coordinator Greg Roman with Anthony Lynn. The Bills defense has played a big part — they’ve forced nine turnovers and scored two touchdowns during the streak — but Lynn has also unleashed the old LeSean McCoy. McCoy is averging 110 yards rushing per game and 6.1 yards per carry over the last three games, up from 58.5 per game and 3.8 per carry during an 0–2 start. ...

The defending NFC champs are on the ropes. The Carolina Panthers fell to the basement of the NFC South at 1–4 with a 17–14 home loss on Monday night to Tampa Bay. Cam Newton missed the game with a concussion, but the biggest issue was the same as it has been all season: Four turnovers and no takeaways. Through five weeks, no team has given the ball away more than Carolina (14).

Next man up Playing quarterback for the 0–5 Cleveland Browns is a dangerous job. So much so that the Browns may start their fourth different quarterback this season on Sunday when they travel to Tennessee. Rookie Cody Kessler was knocked out of Sunday’s loss to New England, which forced Charlie Whitehurst into action. Whitehurst also ended up leaving the game, however, and both he and Kessler are questionable for this week. Josh McCown, who started Week 2 after Robert Griffin III was injured, has also been cleared to practice.

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Bears are back TPWD wildlife experts confirm four Class 1 black bear sightings in three ET counties

By MATT WILLIAMS For The Lufkin News One of the cool things about leaving a game camera in the woods is you never know what might be on the flash card when you go back to review the images.

Game managers and deer hunters routinely use cameras to monitor deer movements around corn feeders and along well-beaten trails, but whitetails aren’t the only critters that sometimes walk in front of the viewfinder.

A few East Texas landowners have been making some neat discoveries at their game camera sets in recent months, and their findings have grabbed the attention of wildlife biologists all around the region.

We’ve got bears, folks.

Since August, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife experts in Tyler have fielded a number of reports from landowners/hunters about black bears on their property. Four of the incidents have been substantiated with photographs deemed authentic enough for biologists to call them “Class 1” sightings.

“That’s part of the criteria we use for establishing a Class 1 sighting,” said Dave Holderman, a TPWD wildlife diversity biologist based in Tyler. “It’s where we have some type of physical proof (such as a carcass), an expert eyewitness account or photographic evidence that we are able to substantiate as authentic.”

Holderman is TPWD’s point man when it comes to black bears in this neck of the woods. He said all of the recent Class 1 sightings — one in Bowie County near Dekalb, one in Smith County about 10 miles from Whitehouse and two in northern Red River County — were accompanied by game camera photographs taken around corn feeders on private property.

One photo series shows a bear approaching a feeder, then running away after it apparently knocked the feeder over to get at the goodies inside.

This isn’t the first time an East Texas landowner has yelled bear to TPWD and follow-up investigations have turned up rock-solid evidence to support the claim.

Holderman noted that there have been around 20 Class 1 sightings documented in eastern Texas over the last 20 years.

Most have occurred in counties in far northeast Texas near Oklahoma and Arkansas, both of which have significant black bear populations.

The biologist added that the department has responded to numerous other reports of black bears in eastern Texas over the years, but a high percentage of them have lacked evidence convincing enough to be labeled as Class 1.

Holderman said there have been about two to six “Class 2” sightings recorded annually in East Texas over the last four years. A sighting is considered a Class 2 when there is a detailed description of a bear made by an experienced observer, but no physical or verifiable photographic evidence is obtained.

“Those Class 2 sightings have occurred over a much broader area spanning down into southeast Texas counties like Polk, Angelina and Tyler,” Holderman said.

TPWD District 6 leader Gary Calkins of Jasper ruled on a Class 2 sighting about three months ago in Newton County. While investigating the report, Calkins said he found what looked to be bear signs on some trees, but there were no tracks, hair or other definitive evidence to say it was a bear for certain.

“It’s been a pretty good while since we’ve had Class 1 sighting in southeast Texas, but we have had some very credible reports where we just didn’t have the physical evidence to bump the sighting to a Class 1,” Holderman said. “Louisiana has a lot of black bears and they are ranging westward. I would suspect that the Class 2 sightings in southeast Texas are bears that are coming across the Sabine River out of Louisiana.”

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife biologists have confirmed four Class 1 black bear sightings in East Texas in recent months, including one in Smith County, one in Bowie County and two in Red River County. All four sightings were backed with game camera photographs taken on private property at corn feeders. TPWD District 5 leader John Silovsky says a landowner provided these two photos to TPWD as evidence in one of the sightings.

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According to past TPWD reports, there have been a couple of sightings of sows with cubs — one in Shelby County in 1993 and another in Jasper County in 1995.

Holderman notes that the most recent Class 1 sightings in Red River, Bowie and Smith counties are the first Class 1 sightings documented in East Texas since September 2011. It is also the first-ever Class 1 black bear sighting documented in Smith County.

“The Smith County bear is the most surprising to me, but if you look at it on a scale of how far a bear can travel, it’s not that far from the source population, which is likely southeast Oklahoma or southwest Arkansas. There are lots of bears in that country.”

Depending on how you map it, the Smith County bear may have traveled 100-150 miles, possibly farther, to find its way to the Whitehouse area where it was ultimately documented by a game camera. What experts can’t say for certain is what caused the bear to leave its home range and trek so deep into eastern Texas, but Holderman offered up a couple of good guesses.

“It’s purely speculation, but I would guess that the two things that might drive a bear out of a source population in Arkansas, Oklahoma or Louisiana are either a food shortage in the region of those source populations or some sort of population density factor,” he said.

“Bears aren’t good dispersers because the females don’t disperse well at all. The males are programmed to start dispersing once they become independent from their mother.

“I think the best hypothesis for what is going on is that those bears might range out 100 miles or so from their natal area looking around for other bears,” he added. “Ultimately, a young male is going to be looking for a female to breed. Once they get over here where there’s no resident bear population, they figure it out pretty quickly and they go in a different direction or head back towards their natal population.”

Interestingly, there was a time when eastern Texas was home to large numbers of black bears and other animals like the red wolf, jaguar and mountain lion whose populations were wiped by early settlers who lumbered their habitat and shot them into oblivion.

Holderman said native populations of black bears in East Texas were pretty much wiped out by 1910 by hunters. Early reports document that two Liberty County hunters once killed 182 bears within a 10-mile radius of the Trinity River drainage between 1883-85. According to TPWD reports, the last native black bear shot in East Texas is believed to have been killed in the late 1950s in Polk County.

That’s sad stuff to think about. Maddening in a sense.

What’s even sadder is that the damage will probably never be reversed, despite efforts to help push the process along.

In 2005, TPWD adopted the East Texas Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan and established the East Texas Black Bear Task Force to work toward helping restore black bear populations to their native range through education, research and habitat management.

TPWD has always stood fast that stocking bears isn’t part of the plan. And it never will be without public and political support to back it.

Instead, the goal of the department and its coalition of partners is to educate people about bears and to conduct research to identify suitable habitats for them should the spillover from other adjacent states continue.

With deer season just around the corner, East Texas hunters headed to the woods are reminded to be sure of their targets and not mistake a black bear for an outsize feral hog. The bears are federally protected under the Endangered Species Act, and shooting one could be costly.

Sightings are rare, but if you are fortunate enough to see one, take a picture if you can or report it to TPWD so they check things out. Contact Holderman at (903) 566-1626 or Calkins at (409) 384-6894.

Matt Williams is a freelance writer based in Nacogdoches. He can be reached by email, mattwillwrite4u@yahoo.com.

Texas trio set to compete in BASS Championship at Conroe

by Matt Williams For The Lufkin News Three Texans are among the field of 113 anglers set to compete in the high-stakes BASS Nation Championship next month at Lake Conroe. The roster is comprised of qualifiers from 47 states and nine different countries. Albert Collins of Nacogdoches, David Porter of Rockwall and Jon Harshbarger of Kaufman will be among them.

The stakes will particularly high in the Nov. 17-19 event because the Top 3 finishers will earn berths to the 2017 Bassmaster Classic that will be held at Conroe on March 24-26. The ’Classic winner earns $300,000, plus the opportunity to parlay the victory into lucrative sponsorship deals.

Collins, 51, is arguably one of the most accomplished anglers who will compete

in the upcoming Nation Championship.

He has qualified for the event the last five consecutive years — four times via the Bass Nation Southeast Texas Division and, most recently, by winning the 2015 Championship on the Ouachita River in Monroe, Louisiana.

Collins also has some Bassmaster Classic experience under his belt, having qualified for the event twice in the last three years through the Nation Championship.

Both of his ’Classic appearances took him to Grand Lake in Oklahoma, where he registered finishes of 48th and 51st.

The personable pro says he would like nothing better than to earn a third ’Classic berth, especially since the 2017 event will be held close to home on a lake that suits his fishing style much better.

“It would definitely play more into my

hand than Grand Lake did,” Collins said.

But first things first. Collins must first qualify for the 2017 ’Classic to fish in it, and he’s going to have to beat out a strong field of fierce competitors to pull it off.

The defending champ says he spent 10 days on Conroe before the lake went off limits on Oct. 16. He likes what he found.

“I spent a lot of time graphing and I have a pretty good idea what I’ll be doing,” Collins said. “I don’t have much experience there during the fall, but hopefully I’ll be able to put a pattern together. I feel pretty good at this point.”

Conroe Big Bass Tour Charlie Michalak of Montgomery topped a field of 786 entries to win the Lake Conroe Big Bass Tour event held Oct. 8-9.

Michalak weighed in a 9.16-pounder that

earned him a fully rigged Nitro Bass Boat valued at $33,175, plus $1,000 for big bass of the hour. The remaining Top 10 overall fish ranged from 8.84 pounds to 7.63 pounds.

Combs Open offering $10,000 grand prize The Keith Combs Sam Rayburn Slam open bass tournament is scheduled for Oct. 29 out of Cassel Boykin Park.

Entry fee is $200 per team. Top prize based on 100 entries is $10,000. Cash prizes ranging $2,500 to $425 will be paid from second to 15th place; 16th-20th wins two Shimano reels. Big bass prize, $500 gift certificate to Tackle Addict. Also prizes for youths and top college team. For more info, keithcombsbassfishing.com.

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By MATT WILLIAMS For The Lufkin News NACOGDOCHES: Water level about one foot low and clear. Water temp in the upper 70s.

Bass are fair on Texas rig plastics and a few on cranks worked around grass beds in 4-6 feet of water. A few fish also reported on topwaters, buzz baits and frogs. Offshore bite is producing some decent numbers on Carolina rigs and shaky heads.

Crappie are fair around brush piles using live shiners; no limits reported.

TOLEDO BEND: Water level is about four feet low and clear. Water temp the low 80s, upper 70s.

Fishing guide Stephen Johnston says bass fishing is improving daily with the cooler water.

Topwaters are working for fish up to eight pounds along the edges of hay grass and hydrilla. Also some fish taking Texas rigs and wacky worms in front of the grass in 5-9 feet of water. Offshore bite still slow. Crappie are fair along creek channels in 10-12 feet of water. Brush pile bite is slow. Charlie Shivley at Bill’s Landing says crappie fishing is picking up along the edges of the river in 14-20 feet, suspended at 12 feet. Jigs are the ticket.

Catfish are fair to 40 pounds on trotlines and stump hooks. The shallow bite seems to be best.

SAM RAYBURN: Water level is about two feet low and clear. Water temp in the low 80s, upper 70s.

Fishing guide Stephen Johnston says bass fishing has been good with some solid fish reported on frogs, swim jigs, swim baits and topwaters worked along the outer edges of torpedo grass; bite has been good all day at times. Also some fish to five pounds reported offshore in 12-18 feet using Texas rigs and Carolina rigs. Some main lake schooling activity late in the day under still conditions. Crappie fishing beginning to slow around brush piles.

PALESTINE: Water level is 1 1/2 feet low and stained. Water temp in the upper 70s.

Fishing guide Ricky Vandergriff says bass fishing has been good to six pounds up north using Texas rig Brush Hogs along the edges of Kickapoo Creek.

Also a few topwater and buzz bait fish in the shallows up north. Down south, best bite is coming on points with a Carolina rig. Crappie are slow around bridges. White bass fair early on points near the dam. Catfish are good over baited holes in 15 feet.

NACONICHE: Water level at full pool and clear.

Water temp in the 80s.

Local angler David Russell says Flukes, Senkos and Texas rigs worked in timber and along boat lanes are producing bass to five pounds. Also some fish beginning to hit Rat-L-Traps.

CONROE: Water level is about four inches low and clear. Water temp in the upper 70s.

Fishing guide Butch Terpe says bass are good to six pounds in skinny water using Texas rigs and Carolina rigs around brush piles in 12 feet near drops. Rocks and docks also giving up a few fish.

Crappie are fair around brush piles in 12-20 feet using live shiners. Catfish are excellent over baited holes in 18-20 feet. Hybrids are fair in 10-12 feet using cranks.

LIVINGSTON: Water level is about two inches high and fairly clear. Water temp in the upper 70s.

Fishing guide Randy Dearman says bass fishing has been good along creek channel edges targeting stumps and wood cover using square bills, spinnerbaits and light Texas rigs. Also some fish holding on docks near channel breaks.

White bass are fair on cranks and spoons fished on points and other structure near river channel breaks. Catfish are fair on cut shad drifted on points and channel breaks. Punch bait soaked over baited holes producing some small keepers.

CEDAR CREEK: Water level is about 1 1/2 feet low and stained. Water temp in the mid-70s.

White bass are good on slabs fished on humps in 13-17 feet. Good numbers, but lots of non-keepers.

Catfish are good on humps in 13-20 feet using cut shad. Also some fish coming shallow on jugs. Black bass are excellent to seven pounds around boat docks and retaining walls using ’Traps, cranks and Texas rig creatures. Carolina rigs also producing some solid fish around brush piles in 12-14 feet.

Crappie are good around bridges in 8-20 feet of water. Also some fish holding around docks.

FORK: Water level is 1.98 feet low and clear.

Water temp in the mid-70s.

Tony Parker at the Minnow Bucket says lots of small fish are taking drop shots and shallow cranks in 2-10 feet; some topwater action early. A 10 pounder recently reported on a Carolina rig in 18 feet.

Crappie are around brush piles in 18-24 feet.

Bridges are quiet. Catfish are excellent in 25 feet along creek channels using punch bait and night crawlers. White bass are slow. ’PINES: Water level about full pool and slightly stained. Water temp in the upper 70s.

Local bass pro Jim Tutt says bass are good in the seven pound range using crankbaits and Carolina rigs on points down south. Farther north, Flukes, Senkos and topwaters will get you bit around bushes and grass. Crappie anglers filing some good reports on shiners soaked around river bends. No report on catfish.

PINKSTON: Water level is about a foot low and clear. Water temp in the upper 70s.

Bass are fair to four pounds on light Texas rigs and weightless Flukes worked slowly along outside grass edges in 7-8 feet of water. Also some topwater fish around shallow grass under low light conditions. A few anglers reporting success on spoons and deep cranks worked around shad balls on the main lake. Crappie still hit or miss around brush piles.

HOUSTON COUNTY: Water level is at full pool and stained. Water temp in the upper 70s. No report available this week.

RICHLAND CHAMBERS: Water level is six inches low and fairly clear. Water temp in the upper 70s.

Larry Winters at Midway Landing says white bass are hitting spoons and slabs on points and humps in 24-30 feet of water; not much schooling activity. Crappie anglers reporting decent numbers in 18-25 feet, suspended at 7-15 feet. Catfish are good on punch bait soaked on windy shorelines and in standing timber 15-18 feet deep. Black bass are fair to 4 1/2 pounds in 2-6 feet using cranks and spinnerbaits.

ATHENS: Water level is about five inches low and slightly stained. Water temp in the upper 70s.

Fishing guide Jim Brack says bass fishing has been fair on weightless Flukes fished on windy banks. Brush piles in the mouths of creeks also holding some fish in the 3-4 pound range.

Crappie are slow around deep brush piles.

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ear Dave: My mom is 95 years old, and she’s in amazing health.

Financially speaking, she has about $150,000 in Certificates of Deposit, money market accounts, and savings bonds. dave ramsey Is there a better place she can invest her money? — Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Certainly there are other investment vehicles that will make much more money than CDs, money markets and savings bonds.

However, at your mom’s age people aren’t generally investing for the long haul, unless they’re investing it for their heirs.

If she’s comfortable with her finances, I’d suggest just leaving things alone. Don’t try to force her into something new. At her age she may still have bad memories of the Great Depression and a negative perception of the stock market. In a case like that, mutual funds might make her fearful. I wouldn’t take the chance of robbing a 95-year-old lady of her peace to try and do the “proper” thing with money. However, if she’s agreeable to the idea of doing a little better with her money, you could start by moving a little into growth stock or balanced stock mutual funds.

But do something like this only if the change won’t upset her and leave her fretting over her money. What we want for your mom is financial peace.

— Dave Dear Dave: In your opinion, what is the limit you can responsibly spend for a wedding if the people involved have debt? — Paul Dear Paul: The cost of the average wedding in America rose to $32,641 last year. But when it comes to what you can reasonably afford, I think it becomes relative to exactly how much debt you have and what kind of income we’re talking about.

If you have $5,000 in debt but you make $150,000 a year, stop worrying, pay off your debt, and save up for a great wedding. If you make $28,000 a year but you have $30,000 in debt, then you need to have a really minimal wedding.

Anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 would be reasonable in that kind of situation — and even SEE DAVE SAYS, PAGE 3D

Couple opens mom-and-pop skate shop downtown, hoping to resurrect vibe of Hot Stuff store from ’80s

By CASEY SIZEMORE The Lufkin News

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Jennifer and Abb Grumbles, owners of The Roofing Company in downtown Lufkin, have opened a new portion to their business,

Main Street Skate Shop, at 117 S. First St.

Main Street Skate Shop held its soft opening Saturday during the Lufkin Antiques Weekend.

The owners, Jennifer and Abb Grumbles, said they decided to open the skate shop to offer local skateboarders a place to purchase their equipment and apparel without having to order it online.

“More or less, I am trying to bring back the mom-and-popstyle skate shop as opposed to the big chains like Zumiez,” Abb Grumbles said. “We are going to carry pro decks, pro truck and wheels, and clothing — anything from Santa Cruz to Thrasher and Street Plant. We will also be carrying beanies, socks, hats, hoodies, jackets and eventually skate shoes.”

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used books

Lufkin’s only used bookstore opens in Cotton Square Firewalker Books, Comics and Games offers fun events, plenty of reasons for guests to hang out

By VICKY CAMARILLO The Lufkin News Lufkin’s only used bookstore opened its doors this month, with a grand opening set for Halloween.

Firewalker Books, Comics and Games has well over 50,000 books, according to owner Richard D. Ramsey, but as the store’s name suggests, it offers more than just books. Within a month of the store’s debut, Ramsey has music, comic book and poetry events lined up, and the store has spaces for visitors to color, play board games and, soon, play video games. There’s also a snack bar, free coffee every day and free Wi-Fi. The bookstore, which is at 117 Cotton Square, is one of Ramsey’s latest diverse ventures: He’s a full-time nurse at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial; he has run for political office; he’s writ-

ten for and acted in the Discovery Life Channel show “Untold Stories of the ER”; and he’s a published author. The store is named after one of his fantasy novels, “Order of the Firewalker.”

“I drink a lot of coffee,” Ramsey said with a chuckle.

He said he’s lived in the Lufkin area for about four years, and he always drove by the vacant Booksmart store in Lufkin.

“I love bookstores, so I would always try to come by and see when they were open, and they never were. So I thought, ‘I need to buy that,’” Ramsey said.

He said it took “a lot of legwork” to buy the business, as he had to track down the heir of the late DeWitt Weaver, who owned Color Priced Books in Firewalker’s current space. Most of the books in the store were there when he arrived, and he brought in about 15,000 more.

“So I have a little bit of old and a little bit of the not-so-old,” he said. “I don’t have any new books, but I have a little bit of what people have not seen before. We’ve got rows and rows, hardbacks, paperbacks, any subject you can possibly imagine.

“Getting them organized has been a major chore — I’ve discovered that I don’t know the alphabet nearly as well as I thought I

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Richard D. Ramsey stands inside Firewalker Books, Comics and Games, a used bookstore at 117 Cotton Square in downtown Lufkin that opened its doors this month. did,” Ramsey said with a laugh.

“One thing I’ve learned is that books are heavy.”

Ramsey also plans to buy and sell “unique and remarkable” antiques in the store, whether

those are books, sports memorabilia, stamps or other collectibles.

He came across some antiques when he moved into the building — books that are more than 100 years old, including a dic-

tionary from 1839, and a deed of sale from 1913 signed by Thomas Temple, which he may donate to a museum.

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Election 2016

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The First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Technology plays big role in government changes

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s we enjoy cooler nights and watch the leaves as they start to drop, please don’t forget that Election Day is rapidly approaching. Early voting for the Nov. 8 election begins Oct. 24, so make sure to exercise your right and have your voice heard in this year’s electrent ashby tion! Visit votetexas.gov for helpful resources regarding where and when to vote. With that said, here’s an update on what’s happening in Austin.

House Interim Charge: Government Transparency and Operation. This week we continue our examination of the topics being studied by the Texas House with a look into the Committee on Government Transparency and Operation. As with many of the interim charges we’ve been over, emerging technology plays a huge role in our ever changing system of government.

This point is made clear with some of the charges given to the committee, such as the need to address potential gaps in the state’s cybersecurity

policies. Since many records are now kept on large servers, it is more critical than ever that personal information and sensitive government documents are secure and protected from cyberattacks.

In addition to the growing threat of a cyberbreach, the committee spent much of the interim studying issues related to access of public information.

In striving to protect the right of our citizens as afforded by the Public Information Act, the committee also considered whether the procedures for response are adequate for the citizens of Texas.

However, it is also necessary to protect small governmental bodies who may be overburdened financially by repetitious or redundant requests.

The committee also dove into the issue of dissemination of criminal records that may be inaccurate or incomplete. Though this is critically important to employers and other people who may be requesting such information, the challenges faced by those with an incorrect record could ultimately prevent them from obtaining a job, or worse.

Faith summit on foster care. As in all sessions past, and moving forward, protecting our Texas children is a top priority of the Legislature.

TODAY IN HISTORY

By The Associated Press Today is Sunday, Oct. 16, the 290th day of 2016. There are 76 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 16, 1916, Planned Parenthood had its beginnings as Margaret Sanger and her sister, Ethel Byrne, opened the first birth control clinic in Brooklyn, New York.

On this date: In 1793, during the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette, the queen of France, was beheaded.

In 1846, dentist William T. Morton demonstrated the effectiveness of ether as an anesthetic by administering it to a patient undergoing jaw surgery before an audience of doctors in Boston.

In 1859, radical abolitionist John Brown led a group of 21 men in a raid on Harpers Ferry in western Virginia. (Ten of Brown’s men were killed and five escaped. Brown and six followers were captured; all were executed.)

In 1969, the New York Mets capped their miracle season by winning the World Series, defeating the Baltimore Orioles, 5-3, in Game 5 played at Shea Stadium.

With that in mind, legislators, the Department of Family and Protective Services, local community partners and faith-based organizations from across the state are coming together to host a faith summit at the Texas Capitol on Nov. 2.

The summit will focus on opportunities for congregations to engage with families, collaborate with local partners and prevent families from entering the foster care system. If this is something you may be interested in attending, please know that registration is open, but seating is limited. Please visit dfps.state.tx.us/faith for more information.

Reminders: The mobile office is again on the road and I hope you will come see us around the district from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the Houston County Courthouse Annex in Crockett and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton. The mobile office will be at the San Augustine County Courthouse in San Augustine from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 26.

Trent Ashby is the state representative for District 57 that includes Angelina, Houston, Leon, Madison, San Augustine and Trinity counties. His email address is trent.ashby@house.state.tx.us. He and his staff are available during the week at (512) 463-0508 or 634-2762.

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fter seemingly going on forever, the 2016 presidential campaign is heading into the home stretch.

Thank God. This has been perhaps the most contentious presidential election campaign in our nation’s history. That has become an all-too-common refrain as candidates resort to sound bites, buzzwords and catch phrases that denigrate the office of the most powerful leader in the free world. Maybe it’s time to admit that we may have taken this ‘‘Anyone can grow up to be president’’ thing a bit too far.

Ordinarily we would use this space to explain why readers should vote for or against a particular candidate, but we’re not even going to make an effort to pretend that’s possible this election season.

Quite simply, the 2016 race for the White House has been one that is beneath our national dignity.

But we’re not suggesting that voters abdicate their responsibility and skip going to the polls. Actually, we dream of the day that every registered voter takes part in this cherished freedom.

The presidential campaign may have mushroomed into a full-blown circus, but there are plenty of other down-ballot races for county, state and national positions that are deserving of our attention.

Since the birth of this nation, too many American heroes have fought and died for the right to vote. Ignoring those ‘‘other’’ races damages the health of our country, and ultimately leads to the pick-your-poison decision facing us in this presidential election.

There are multiple sources of information for voters today. It’s our responsibility to study the issues and vote. And studying the issues means more than casting a ballot based on some snarky internet meme or whether a candidate has a capital ‘‘R’’ or capital ‘‘D’’ after their name. Voters who use that as their sole criteria are as irresponsible as those who choose not to vote.

Whoever wins this election faces a difficult task in attempting to end the partisan divide that has a stranglehold on this country. They’re going to need the help, and prayers, of every citizen in this country.

And while we’re at it, we’ll offer up a quick prayer that nobody will start the 2020 presidential campaign on the day after this election.

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A judicial slap to a careless Congress

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ASHINGTON — Another small step was taken last week on the steep and winding ascent back to constitutional norms. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the nation’s second-most important court, did its judicial duty by reprimandGEORGE WILL ing Congress for abandoning constitutional propriety.

The court declared unconstitutional the unprecedented independence that Congress conferred on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This legal skirmish about one aspect of this one tentacle of the administrative state may seem recondite and trivial. It concerns, however, two momentous matters. One is the integrity of the federal government’s Madisonian architecture. The other is something that not even the prescient James Madison could have anticipated — Congress’ modern eagerness to diminish itself.

The CFPB is empowered to “regulate the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services.” Being able to define financial products, it can regulate almost everything touching finance, from mortgages to financial advisers to retirement plans — even car loans, although expressly forbidden to do so. Acting like a freewheeling little legislature, it concocts laws as it improvises standards. It is authorized to “declare,” with scant congressional guidance, certain business practices “abusive,” “unfair,” “deceptive” or involving “discrimination.” It does so by whatever criteria it pleases, and imposes penalties it deems appropriate.

Until the court’s decision last week, the CFPB, unlike any federal institution created since 1789, was uniquely sovereign: Its director was appointed by the president for a five-year term — longer than the president’s — and the director could be removed by the president only “for cause.” That is, only for “inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance,” not for reasons of policy.

The court held that the CFPB is “unconstitutionally structured” because of its “novel agency structure.” There are several agencies that are controlled by bipartisan commissioners who can only be removed for cause, and they are described as “independent” agencies as a result. But they all have five members, chosen from both parties.

The court has just held, however, that as created

by Congress in the 2010 slapdash Dodd-Frank legislation, the CFPB’s single director “enjoys more unilateral authority than any other officer in any of the three branches of the U.S. government, other than the president.”

The court’s ruling makes the director subject to presidential control through dismissal. Another

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important challenge to the CFPB’s operations, currently in a federal district court, concerns Congress’ voluntary abandonment of its power of the purse: Dodd-Frank, which was passed with the support of only three House Republicans and three Republican senators, says the CFPB’s funding shall be “determined by the director” and shall come not from congressional appropriations but from the Federal Reserve. Small wonder it spends lavishly on itself. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who while at Harvard Law School proposed the CFPB, insists it is “highly accountable” to Congress. The CFPB disagrees, having proclaimed that its funding from outside the appropriations process gives it “full independence” from Congress. When a member of the House Financial Services Committee asked CFPB Director Richard Cordray about his agency spending $215 million refurbishing a building with an assessed valuation of $150 million, he, oozing disdain, dismissed the question: “Why does that matter to you?” Perhaps he should be forgiven for assuming that CFPB spending government money is none of Congress’ business, given that Congress has effectively said exactly that.

Although Madison assumed that the government’s rival institutions would jealously defend their powers, he worried that the legislative branch would threaten the equilibrium of the checks and balances by “drawing all power into its impetuous vortex.” Today, however, Congress is centrifugal rather than centripetal, expelling rather than concentrating power.

A peculiarity of today’s politics is the disproportion between Democrats’ fervent desires to serve in Congress and their lackadaisical willingness to cede its powers. Democratic candidates, both incumbents and challengers, are fighting ferociously to remain on, or get to, Capitol Hill. One wonders: Why? Their party is doctrinally devoted to marginalizing the legislative branch in order to expand the discretion of the administrative state as an instrument of executive power.

And the next president certainly will be impatient with Madison’s separation of powers.

President Hillary Clinton will be because progressives since Woodrow Wilson have considered this system an anachronistic impediment to energetic government powered by an unconstrained executive. President Donald Trump will be antiMadisonian because the system of checks and balances will impede the sweep of his unmediated fabulousness.

The CFPB’s progressive authoritarianism reflects, in the language of the Hudson Institute’s Christopher DeMuth, “regulatory insouciance” made possible by “legislative abnegation.” Both will continue until conservatism reappears.

George Will writes for The Washington Post.

His email address is georgewill@washpost.com.

By Bruce Tinsley

exas Gov. Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 2016 as “Principals Month” in the state of Texas.

In honor of our principals, we are asking our community to recognize our primary, elementary and secondary administraLatonya goffney tors at Lufkin ISD. Excellent school leadership is vital to the success of all students. Please join us during the month of October in recognizing the positive contributions our school principals have made on student achievement in Lufkin.

In his proclamation, Abbott said, “As school leaders, principals are entrusted with our most valuable resource — our next generation of leaders. These students are our promise for the future and it is critical that they receive a rigorous and well-rounded education.”

He went on to say, “Principals are expected to be education leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, spokesmen, budget analysts and guardians of policy mandates and initiatives. Principals set the academic tone for their schools and work collaboratively with teachers to set performance objectives and maintain high curriculum standards.”

The principals at Lufkin ISD are committed to our district’s mission to educate and equip all students for success through exceptional learning experiences. They work tirelessly to ensure a safe, nurturing and productive learning environment on their campuses. The countless hours they spend collaborating with their colleagues, planning with their campus leadership teams, coaching their teachers, and motivating their students while addressing the needs and concerns of their parents and community are astounding.

I am thankful to work with the best and brightest principals.

I would like to recognize our principals: Drew Huffty, ACE; Cindy Tierney, Anderson Elementary; Elizabeth Walter, Brandon Elementary; April Sebesta, Brookhollow Elementary; Betsy Mijares, Burley Primary; Kathy Jost, Coston Elementary; Dorinda Wade, Dunbar Primary; LaMona Coleman, Garrett Primary; Kelly Proutt, Hackney Primary; Jill Riggs, Herty Primary; Karen Vinson, Kurth Primary; Jesus Gomez, Lufkin Middle School; Kurt Stephens, Lufkin High School; Danny Whisenant, Slack Elementary; and Cindy Nerren, Trout Primary.

LaTonya Goffney is the superintendent of Lufkin ISD. Her email address is lgoffney@lufkinisd.org.

LETTERs TO THE EDITOR Thanks for all your help Here’s an East Texas-size thank you to the kind and competent nurses and staff of Woodland Heights Hospital ICU and PineCrest rehab facility who had me graduating from a wheelchair to a walker to a cane in just a week or so after major surgery. Love and good wishes to one and all. You are doing the Lord’s work.

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headlines IN Local HISTORY October 16

One year ago ■ Main Street Lufkin sponsors 12th annual Heritage Festival, offering East Texans a sample of different sights, sounds and tastes from other cultures at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center.

■ Hundreds of ladies dressed in pink attend CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial’s 23rd annual Power of Pink! event.

Ten years ago ■ Two injured at Monsters of Mud Show at the George Henderson Expo Center when a mud-rolling vehicle lost control and crashed into six vehicles.

Twenty years ago ■ Members of the Lufkin Junior High School West Task Force talk about converting the campus into a major park complex, making it into a home for the elderly or selling it.

From the pages of The Lufkin Daily News, compiled

by The History Center, TheHistoryCenterOnline.com.

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Papa Murphy’s looking for franchise partner in Lufkin

By STEVE KNIGHT The Lufkin News A pizza place is looking for a partner in Lufkin.

An official with Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc., known for its take-andbake pizza concept, said the company has plans to significantly increase its presence in the East Texas area, and that includes Lufkin.

Papa Murphy’s vice president of franchise sales, Gary Payne, said the

company is looking for a franchisee in Lufkin and hopes to open a store within three years.

“From a franchisee point of view, since the operation is very streamlined, our labor costs are lower, the hours of operation are easier and it’s a simpler concept to operate,” Payne said. “When we’re looking for franchisees, we’re looking for somebody with a huge background in food service, restaurants and operations.”

According to Payne, the Vancouver,

Washington-based company is opening two stores in Tyler and one in Longview. About 110 stores are open in Texas with about 20 more stores in development, he said.

Payne explained the take-and-bake concept, where hand-crafted pizzas are readied in the store for customers to bake at home.

“There’s no cooking in the store,” he said. “No ovens. No microwaves.

No freezers. It’s a high-quality product and everything is made fresh. Cheeses

are graded from blocks. Vegetables are chopped daily. The meats have no fillers.”

In addition, the company announced in July that all of its stores nationwide would serve chicken raised without antibiotics across its entire menu, he said.

Payne said the target customers are mothers and families.

“It’s a different target and a different eating occasion,” he said. “The reason we target moms and families is because

they’re trying to solve a dinner-time dilemma: bringing home something that is good and baked in their own oven, served hot and it’s ready. You don’t have to eat it when it shows up at the door; you can eat it when you want.”

The company was founded in 1981 and operates more than 1,500 franchised and corporate-owned pizza stores in 38 states, Canada and United Arab Emirates.

Steve Knight’s email address is sknight@lufkindailynews.com.

RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS The following is a list of restaurant inspections done by the Angelina County & Cities Health District Oct. 11-12.

The reports take into account the cleanliness of the restaurant or busi-

ness, not the quality of the food.

Shorty’s Smokehouse, 600 Finley, Lufkin Date of inspection: Oct. 11 Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 4

Reasons for demerits: Hand sinks for hand washing only; soap needed at rest room hand sink; repair wall, must be easily cleanable, nonabsorbent.

——— Taqueria Leon Mexican Restaurant,

600 Finley, Lufkin Date of inspection: Oct. 11 Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 5 Reason for demerits: Food manager required on site at all times; hand sink

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for hand washing only; soap required at rest room hand sinks.

——— Luckett’s Hole In One Café, 4306 S. First, Lufkin Date of inspection: Oct. 12

Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of demerits: 6 Reasons for demerits: Store raw eggs beneath ready-to-eat food; label food in walk-in cooler; repair leak at dishwasher sink.

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Continued from Page 1D Firewalker’s building is one of the original buildings in downtown Lufkin, Ramsey said, and it’s more than 100 years old; he had to replace all the lights and plumbing.

“I’ve heard so many stories and tales from people coming in, saying this used to be a bookstore, and it was a bookstore before it was a bookstore, and before it was a bookstore and a bookstore and a bookstore, it was a furniture store — there have just been multitudes,” Ramsey said. “The only thing it’s not been is a brothel.”

Because there aren’t many other stores on Cotton Square, his location puts him at a disadvantage, he said, “but I want to take that opportunity and run with it.”

He has 70 pounds of candy ready to give away on Hallow-

een, and he will also offer games such as a beanbag toss that night.

A poetry slam is scheduled for Nov. 1, and he’ll host an open mic/acoustic jam event on Nov. 2. Guests are welcome to bring their own instruments — anything from guitars, ukuleles and banjos to kazoos — or they can play the piano that Ramsey keeps at the store.

Two guests walked into Firewalker around 3 p.m. Wednesday, one of whom was local resident Caleb Tippit. Tippit, who’d brought a ukulele to the store, said it was his second time visiting the store, as he first stopped by the day it opened.

“I was super excited, because before that, the only other used bookstore was (Buy the Book), and that closed down,” Tippit said. “All my paperbacks were just dried up after that.”

Ramsey sat down at his piano

to briefly play an upbeat, vaudeville-style piece, and Tippit joined in, strumming his ukulele. Tippit then walked around the store to browse the books, still strumming away.

That’s the type of atmosphere Ramsey aims for, he said.

“I want to have a coffee house vibe, but something that’s also accessible to teenagers and preteens, too,” Ramsey said. “I’m going to have comic books and I’m going to have Dungeons and Dragons and I’m going to have a little snack bar, so I want to cater to the crowd that’s into superheroes and also the ones that like some jazz music and coffee and a good book.”

On Nov. 5, Ramsey will host a “Micro Comic Con,” where he hopes to bring in professional cosplayers and give away comic books and tickets to the “Doctor Strange” movie that will open

that weekend.

He also hopes to host an event for local authors to hold book signings.

“I’m all about art and artists, especially if they’re independent,” he said. “Any independent writers or anything like that, independent artists, I would love giving people like that a platform.”

The store’s hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and Ramsey plans to expand those hours as he generates more business. He said he’ll offer store credit to people who bring in used books, DVDs or video games.

For more information about the bookstore and its events, visit the Firewalker Books, Comics and Games page on Facebook or call 637-2665.

He said Main Street Skate Shop is the first “solely dedicated” skate shop in Lufkin since Beach Street.

“We had Dave’s Skate Park, but it was not a solely dedicated skate shop,” Abb said.

The Grumbles also operate The Roofing Company out of the same shop at 117 S. First St. in downtown Lufkin.

“We had the opportunity through The Roofing Company where I could open the skate shop myself,” Abb said. “I am not financing any of this. I am doing this all myself for the kids.”

He said he hopes the shop will help change public opinion of skateboarders.

“Around here, if you are not into baseball or football, or even soccer now, you are like the outcast,” he said. “I want to change people’s viewing of that. You can see how people view skateboard-

ers around here. … Skateboarders are not the bad people you think they are.”

He said skaters of all ages are welcome to come into the shop and tell him and Jennifer what products they, as customers, want the shop to carry.

Jennifer said the shop has an Instagram account, which can be found at mainstreetskateshop1, and a Facebook account at Main Street Skate Shop.

“The kids can go on there and tell us what they would like for us to carry,” Jennifer said. “I am posting pictures and asking the kids what kind of stuff they want us to get for them.”

Abb said the business hours for the shop aren’t set yet.

“We are going to have to let the customers dictate that,” he said.

“I do not know that it will do us any good to be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It will probably be more like

evening hours when the kids are out of school.”

He said the skate shop will host a grand opening in the near future.

The Deep East Texas Association of Builders will host the 2016 Parade of Homes from 1 to 5 p.m. today. The Parade of Homes will feature homes by area builders and Realtors who will be available to assist with questions and provide information. Please donate a non-perishable food or pet food item when you stop by

any Parade Home. For additional information and to view a digital version of the 2016 Parade of Homes magazine, visit DETAB’s website atdetab. org. You may also pick up a printed copy of the 2016 Parade of Homes magazine at area Brookshire Brothers stores.

For more information call 8753000 or info@detab.org.

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Skate shop Continued from Page 1D also carries skateboard decks by Girl, Chocolate, DGK, Blind, Flip and Anti Hero, along with longboards. He said the shop carries Independent grip tape and Independent, Thunder and Krunk hardware, such as skateboard trucks.

“We will also build blank decks for sale or let the kids build a board themselves if that is what they want,” Abb said.

Though the shop held its soft opening Saturday, Jennifer and Abb Grumbles have plans to make several additions.

Abb said he used to skate back in the ’80s and ’90s. However, he said it was Jennifer’s idea to open a skate shop even though she’s never been a skater.

“There used to be a shop similar to this over on Denman Avenue called Hot Stuff,” he said.

“I just want to try to bring that back.”

Casey Sizemore’s email address is csizemore@lufkindailynews.com.

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The more debt you have in relation to your income, the smaller your wedding expenses should be. A $32,000 wedding would be ridiculous for someone with a $28,000 income.

But $28,000 is a below-average income, so you shouldn’t reasonably expect an average wedding in terms of cost. It really all boils down to ratios.

Just remember, Paul, the amount of money spent on the ceremony, reception and all that

stuff isn’t what’s important. It’s the love that two people have for each other that makes the ceremony special and the marriage one that will last a lifetime!

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beldt’s Gaslight Pharmacy has been helping women overcome breast cancer for years with its Mastectomy Room.

The Mastectomy Room has post-mastectomy bras, breast prosthesis, partial prosthesis, after-surgery bras, turbans, compression garments, swimwear and camisoles, and it offers post-mastectomy fittings by a mastectomy fitter certified through the American Board of Certification.

“These (post-mastectomy bras) are for cancer patients or for anybody who has a difference in cup sizes or wants a really comfy bra,” fitter Jennifer Sanford said.

“They are super comfortable. I’ve got one on right now, and I don’t have a mastectomy.”

Sanford said the purpose of the room is to provide a comfortable and private atmosphere for post-mastectomy clients where they can feel beautiful, feminine and strong.

“Cancer has touched a lot of people that I know personally — my parents and grandparents,” she said. “It helps me relate to patients better. It’s important to me that there is a place where people feel safe, where they can go. And if they are upset, that is OK. They can be upset. So I feel like, as a fitter, it has helped me help my family deal with their different cancer diagnoses.”

She said she is there to help customers find what they need.

“After I was trained, instead of me asking them what they want and trying to provide that, I am able to help them understand what they want and what they need,” Sanford said.

The room is secluded inside the building, offering customers privacy.

“They give their name at the front desk and can walk back to this room,” Sanford said. “We have everything ready for the fitting. Their items will be bagged

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Fitter Jessica Sanford helps a client try on turbans in the Mastectomy Room at Abeldt’s Gaslight Pharmacy. up before they even leave the room.”

She said working in the room is a blessing.

“All of these people are survivors,” she said. “It’s a blessing to me. It’s a constant reminder that every day people are winning their fight.”

She said she’s seen customers’ morale improve when they visit the Mastectomy Room.

When a recent customer walked out of the room, “she told her son, ‘Do you recognize me?’

She was really pleased,” Sanford

said. “It definitely boosts their confidence and makes them feel like their whole self again.”

Jessica Knight, who worked at Abeldt’s five years prior to her breast cancer diagnosis and three more years afterward, said the room helped her after her double mastectomy.

“Going through reconstruction was a lengthy process before it was complete,” Knight said. “I needed prosthesis and comfortable bras while going through it.

It helped me feel normal before my reconstruction was com-

plete.”

She said mastectomies can be “very shocking.”

“It never truly bothered me that I didn’t have breasts, but I wanted everybody to look at me like I was normal,” she said.

“That was important to me, and this room helped me accomplish that. Also, if I had not decided to do the reconstruction, I could get more permanent prosthesis here.”

Knight said she likes the aftersurgery bras Abeldt’s provides.

“A lot of people don’t realize

that a lot of surgeries require drain tubes,” Knight said.

“They are very bulky, and the doctor gave me an oxygen tube that hooked together and hung around my neck like a necklace. That was awful and degrading. They have bras that have pockets that hold those in a more comfortable and discreet manner.”

Knight also said the fitters are very discreet and compassionate. An average fitting takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on

the client.

“Our products are reasonably priced, like $37 for a bra,” Sanford said. “You’re going to pay a lot more at other places like Victoria’s Secret.”

Call to reserve a private fitting between Monday and Friday at 639-2346. Fittings are free.

Abeldt’s Gaslight Pharmacy is at 200 Gaslight Blvd. in Lufkin, and its hours are 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday.

Stephanie Stevens’ email address is sstevens@lufkindailynews.com.

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clubs and organizations

Genealogical society meeting Monday

Lufkin sixth graders took an educational trip to Washington, D.C., this summer coordinated by Lufkin High School history teacher Garion Taylor.

Pictured are Cate Barrett, Malcolm Deason, Mattie Nicholson, Wil Stafford, Sree Karnati, Carter Jenkins, Jaiden Jinkins, Preson Jelinek, Camari Taylor, Ashley Galvan, Zaida Avila, Nicole Weiss, Andy Hopson, Febe Martinez, Gaby Martinez, Landon Mundt, Jacob Weibe, Charlie Deaton, Ebin Smith, Sloan Moss, Garrett Goforth, Pranov Rao, Peyton Martin and Diego Barahona.

The Angelina County Genealogical Society is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m.

Monday in the Community Meeting Room of the Kurth Memorial Library, 706 S. Raguet St. The ACGS Executive Board will meet at 2:30 p.m.

The program will be presented by Alana Inman, manager of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center. Her program is “The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center: What It Means for Family Historians.” Inman will speak about the value of local historical records in genealogy research.

The center is a component of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and serves as the official regional historical resource depository for 10 southeast Texas counties. Inman will explain the regional historical resource depository system and how it can provide access to county government records throughout the state and identify other resources available at the center that are useful for family historians.

More information about the Angelina County Genealogical Society can be obtained by calling ACGS President Hershel (Dickie) Dixon Jr. at 240-8378 or by visiting the ACGS website at rootsweb.com/~txacgs.

Junior Achievement Junior Achievement of Angelina County is gearing up to host its third annual USA Track & Field certified 5K,

10K and Half Marathon, as well as a one-mile fun run, beginning at 8 a.m.

Oct. 29 at Slack Elementary.

Participants can register for the race at RaceforSuccessLufkin.com and visit the website at juniorachievementangelinacounty.org for additional information.

To become a volunteer, contact Michelle Green at 632-0490 or at Michelle@ jaangelinacounty.org.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program These organizations in have a need for volunteers: Angelina Arts Alliance, Angelina County Senior Center, Area Agency On Aging, Brandon Elementary, city of Lufkin (Main Street), Community Reassurance Program, DETCOG Homeland Security (CERT), DETCOG Lufkin, DETCOG Ombudsman Program (Regional), Diboll High School, Family Crisis Center, Goodwill Industries, Habitat For Humanity — Lufkin, Hope Center of North Lufkin, Hospice in the Pines, Lufkin Adult Learning Center, Lufkin American Red Cross, Lufkin Police Department, Lufkin State Supported Living Center, Lufkin Veterans Administration, Museum Of East Texas, Pregnancy Help Center, RSVP Advisory Council & County ADV. COMM, RSVP Office — Angelina County, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Adult Day Center, Seasons Of Hope Center, Second Blessings Food Pantry & Thrift Store, Temple Elementary School — Diboll,

Temple Memorial Library — Diboll, Texas Forestry Museum, The Meadows, Timber Point Apartment Homes, Woodland Heights Medical Center and the Women’s Shelter Thrift Store.

If you are 55 or older and interested in volunteering at any of the organizations listed, call Marilyn Gardner with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at 362-6922.

Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging If you are concerned about the needs of older people, become a volunteer ombudsman and learn to advocate for people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Ombudsmen work with 42 nursing facilities throughout the Deep East Texas region.

Each volunteer is paired with a facility and visits that facility two hours every week.

Training is provided free of charge

by DETCOG’s Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas. Volunteers are mentored on how to speak with residents and handle complaints working at their own pace.

For more information or if you need assistance in solving a problem in a nursing home, contact Charlotte McGalin, managing local ombudsman with the Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging, at (800) 256-6848 ex 5305 or (409) 384-5704 ex 5305.

social security

Disability benefits program marks 60 years

By Danelle Brashear For The Lufkin News

Members of Wells FFA attended the State Convention in July at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas. Members came back with goals set in place and participated in the Back Pack Initiative where backpacks and school supplies were donated by officers Tyler Smith and Caitlin Herman. Pictured front row from left are Katelyn Upshaw, Ashbea Jones, Jaden Selman, Regan Harris, Carson Hopper; back row, Alexa Scroggins, Karlie Beth Hopper, Tyler Smith, Caitlin Herman and Savannah Applewhite.

may be eligible to receive benefits on their earnings records. There are also work incentives in place to help people Aug. 1, 2016, marked the 60th anniver- with disabilities go back to work. sary of the Social Security Disability As of June 2016, there are more than Insurance program, signed into law 10 million disabled workers and depenby President Dwight D. Eisenhower dents receiving a portion of the more in 1956. Originally, the program was than $11 billion that is sent each month limited to individuals who were age 50 in Social Security disability payments. or older. It also had a six-month waiting It can happen to anyone: studies show period, and there were no benefits pay- that a 20-year-old worker has a 1-in-4 able to spouses or children. chance of becoming disabled before The disability program has underreaching their full retirement age. gone many changes to become the To meet the challenges of providing program it is today. Now, people who benefits to so many, the agency has receive Social Security disability benevolved, using technology to operate efits can also receive Medicare coverage more efficiently. after 24 months, and their dependents Access to online applications for

disability benefits, reconsiderations, and hearings have given applicants more service options when applying for benefits. Our health IT initiative allows Social Security to access electronic medical records, including those from the U.S. Department of Defense, which reduces administrative costs, streamlines operations and speeds up service to veterans.

Social Security is committed to securing today and tomorrow for our millions of disabled workers. For more information about the disability program, please visit socialsecurity.gov/ disabilityssi.

Danelle Brashear is a supervisor for the Social Security Administration in Lufkin.

birth announcements

St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School’s Pumpkin Patch is up and running Monday through Friday until Oct. 31. Pictured are Luccassee and Dallee DeLaFosse selecting pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch.

hudson schools

Hudson trustees holding public hearing on Thursday

By Kathy Mahr For The Lufkin News

Door for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Oct. 24-25. These are first-seventh periods. For more information, go to District news: Hudson ISD will the GO Center website. hold a public hearing during the next ——— board of trustees meeting at 6 p.m.

Peavy Primary news: Report Thursday in the board room.

Card Night is scheduled from 4 -6 p.m.

The public hearing will be to consid- Thursday. er whether the district should develop ——— a local innovation plan for the desigKeep sending Box Tops for Educanation of the district as a ‘‘district of tion. The classroom with the most innovation.’’

Box Tops each month wins a popcorn ——— party.

Monday is a holiday for students. It ——— is a staff in-service day.

Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 24-28. Stu——— dents are encouraged to participate Powder Puff Football games will be by wearing certain things that week. held at the soccer fields on Tuesday.

Monday — wear red to kick off Red Gates open at 5:15 p.m. and the first Ribbon Week, Tuesday — “we’re drug game is tentatively scheduled to begin free from head to toe” wear crazy hair at 5:30 p.m. and crazy socks, Wednesday — “we’re Admission is $3 per person. too bright for drugs” – wear neon/ ——— bright colors or tie dye, Thursday — High school news: Senior Parents “Don’t let drugs find you” –— wear – FAFSA started Oct. 1. Senior stucamo, Friday –— “Team up against dents created FSAIDS in government/ drugs” — wear your favorite team economics classes on Sept. 30, so they jersey. are ready to begin the FAFSA. Fifties Day will be celebrated on Parents need to create FSAIDS, Oct. 31. Students at Peavy are encouralso. There is a parent part and a stu- aged to dress like in the ’50s. dent part to the FAFSA. We will have ——— workshops on the following dates/ Watch Dogs are still needed on the times to help you with this.

Peavy Campus. If you were a Watch Monday night workshops for the Dog Dad last year, please consider FAFSA will be held from 6-8 p.m. signing up again. If you haven’t served Monday and Oct. 24 in the high school as a Watch Dog Dad, but are interested library. in doing so, contact the Peavy Primary Appointments are on the GO Center Office.

Want to show off your charming newborn (less than 12 months old) in Charm East Texas magazine?

Email your baby’s name, birth date, parents’ and grandparents’ names, and a high resolution photo to charmingbabies@lufkindailynews. com. By doing so, you are granting The Lufkin News ownership and the rights to license and republish the photograph in any of the company’s publications. Photos will be published on a first-come, first-served basis. Charm East Texas magazine is available the last Friday of every month. Questions about Charming babies? Call (936) 632-6631.

Cody Michael and Nina Michelle Harville of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Rose Harvill, born Sept. 22 at Woodland Heights Medical Center weighing 7 lbs.

Grandparent are Carlton John Kennerly Lewis, Nina Kay Lewis, Michael Dean Harvill and Patricia Diann Harvill.

Great-grandparents are Geneva Irene Davis, Hannah Elby Harvill and Grace Eldora Varnado.

——— Charity and Johnathan Wood of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Clair Wood, born Sept.

23 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz.

Grandparents are Charlton and Brenda Hough and Richard and Susan Hardesty.

Great-grandparents are Lena Lucelle Hough, Nola Fay Evans and Gayle and Leon Heaton.

——— Theresa Marie and Cliff Dale Spoon of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Grace Spoon, born Sept. 23 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 5 lbs. 11 oz.

Sister is Gabriella Spoon.

Grandparents are Christina Lynn Tvroik, Dennis Mark Wise, Alice Hernandez and Carlos Becerra Hernandez Jr. Great-grandparents are Judy Ann Spoon, James Ray Spoon Sr., Juanita Hernandez Delgado and Jose Fortino Delgado.

——— Chelsea and Matthew Broyles of Point Blank announce the birth of their son, Owen Asher Broyles, born Sept. 23 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz.

Grandparents are Dean and Debbie Munson of Caldwell and Paul and Penny Broyles of Dayton.

Great-grandparents are Adonna Boros of Pearland, Ronnie Edwards of Amarillo, John and Doris Broyles of Mont Belvieu and David and Sara Peltier of Onalaska.

——— Amanda Renee Chaviers of Pollok announces the birth of her daughter, Maceyn Faith Chaviers, born Sept. 23

at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz.

Sister is Morgan Grace Chaviers.

Grandparents are Dalene and David Swift and Danny and Renae Chaviers.

Great-grandmother is Sue Vawter.

——— Raudel and Rita Rodriguez of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Iker Rodriguez, born Sept. 23 at CHI St. Luke’s Health, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz.

Sisters are Xiomara and Ximena and brother is Gael.

Grandparents are Jesus and Rita Guillen of Lufkin and Juan and Pabla Rodriguez of Mexico.

——— Houston Foraker and Adrian Page Capps of Zavalla announce the birth of their daughter, Briella Skye Foraker, born Sept. 24 at Woodland Heights Medical Center.

Sister is Bryer Olivia Foraker.

Grandparents are Melanie and Herman Foraker, Sheila Carter and Chase Capps. Great-grandparents are Linda and Larry Frankenhauser and Patti and Billy White.

——— Jazzmyn Yarbrough and Andrew Arabie of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Bowen Case Arabie, born Sept. 24 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz.

Grandparents are Brook and Randy Hawthorne, Paul and LaRhonda Yarbrough and Donna and Anthony Arabie.

Great-grandparents are Wilean and Charles Yarbrough, Becky and Ed Morris, Dean Cavett, Connie Cavett Jones, Anita and Otto Crona and Wilton and Pauline Caillouet Arabie.

——— RoShella Hamilton and Otis Ray Daniel Jr. of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, DeShelle Ray’Leigh Daniels, born Sept. 25 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs.

9 oz.

Grandparents are Laprina Neal, Clarence Williams, Reginal Hamilton, Angela Robertson and Otis Ray Daniels Sr. Great-grandparents are Deborah Wilborn, Eddie-Joe Davis, Janis Davis and Janice Dove.

——— Johnathan and Shelby Myers of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Trendon Lee Myers, born Sept. 26 at CHI St. Luke’s Health, weighing 7 lbs.

6.4 oz.

Grandparent is Shawn Nichols of Jasper.

——— Michael and Kaleigh Williamson of Pineland announce the birth of their son, Paxxton Alek Williamson, born Sept. 26 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz.

Brothers are Christian Kade, Kameron Michael and Asher Allen William-

son.

Grandparents are Kayla Williamson, John Williamson, Robert and Sissie Stone, Mike and Judy Williamson and Craig and Bridgett Parten. Great-grandparents are Jerell and Lanell Parten, Vivian and I.D. Dickerson, Barbara Williamson, Jean Walker and Pat Lewis.

——— Jaymi Wood and Daniel Straps of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Dawsyn Straps, born Sept. 26 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz.

Sister is Finnley Straps.

Grandparents are Staci and Randy Wood, Carmen and Clifford Straps and Chrystelle Straps.

Great-grandparents are Maryann Johnson, J.C. and Doris Wood, Pamela and Eddy Mosley, Tommy and Brenda Wilson, Melissa and Dan Saylor and Billy and Jean Crum.

——— Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sawyer of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Jaiden Cha’Var Sawyer, born Oct. 1 at CHI St. Luke’s Health, weighing 6 lbs.

13 oz.

Grandparents are Sheila D. DuPree, Donald DuPree of San Augustine, Felecia Henderson, Melvin Sawyer Jr. and Patrick Taylor, all of Lufkin.

Great-grandparents are the late Jerry and Christine Lane, Connie Thomas and Janie Sawyer, both of Lufkin, and the late Judy Henderson. Great-greatgrandmother is Willie B. Hines of Diboll.

——— Juan Jr. and Elisette Zapata of Diboll announce the birth of their son, Joel Adan Zapata, born Oct. 3 at CHI St. Luke’s health, weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz.

Brothers are Juan Zapata III and Joseph Zapata.

Grandparents are Faustino and Alicia Lopez, Juan and Gloria Zapata and Alejandro and Teresa Martinez, all of Diboll.

Great-grandparents are Nemesia Concha and Fermin and Alicia Hernandez, all of Diboll.

——— Dulce Higuera and Demetrio Betancourt of Diboll announce the birth of their son, Isaac Betancourt-Higuera, born Oct. 3 at CHI St. Luke’s Health, weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz.

Sister is Katherine Rojo-Higuera.

Brother is Alex Rojo-Higuera, Joseph Rojo, Ivan Betancourt and Israel Betancourt.

Grandmother is Martha Rivera of Diboll.

——— Olga Hernandez and Diego Luna of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, Eliana Luna, born Oct. 8 at CHI St. Luke’s Health, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. Sister is Giselle.

Grandparents are Olga Garza of Lufkin and Delia Fajaroto of Mexico.

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SUNDAY PUZZLER

Covert use of speakerphone makes caller want to clam up DEAR ABBY: When I call my brother or sister, I expect my call to be private, just between the two of us. However, halfway through the call, other people in the household join DEAR ABBY the conversation or I’ll hear pots and pans rattling. I consider this to be very rude.

I realize in this era of technology a speakerphone is a convenience, but I feel the caller should be told upfront that he or she is on speakerphone

rather than realize during the call that others have been listening. Am I overly sensitive, or do you think the caller should be told they’re on speaker and who will be listening in? Just a little privacy, please? — KATHY IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR KATHY: You are not overly sensitive. However, because you know your siblings are in the habit of doing this, you should ask at the beginning of the phone call if you are being put on speaker. If the answer is yes, you can then suggest the person call you back when you can talk privately.

DEAR ABBY: I retired two years ago at 71. Prior to retirement, I gave money to family members from every pay-

SUNDAY CROSSWORD ANSWERS

check. I didn’t save a dime.

I am now losing my home and in worse shape than they were when I gave them my money. I learned my lesson too late. Perhaps my predicament will help others.

Since retirement, I have had two surgeries with minimal help from anyone I helped. Doctor bills are piling up. If I had just saved as much as I gave away, I’d have enough to save my home.

Take care of yourself first. — MONEY MATTERS DEAR MONEY MATTERS: I am sorry your generosity has landed you in so much trouble. I am printing your letter because it proves the truth of the adage “charity begins at home.” Every-

one should begin putting aside money toward retirement as soon as they get their first job, and continue for as long as they are working. Whatever monies are left after paying expenses and saving for retirement are considered discretionary, to be spent as the saver wishes.

DEAR ABBY: My son has an older neighbor who often looks after his daughter, who is 8 months old. This neighbor has no children or grandchildren of her own. She buys my granddaughter clothes, shoes, toys and, most recently, a high chair.

The problem is, she keeps all of these things at her house and doesn’t share these gifts with my son and his wife.

They don’t have a lot of clothes for the baby or a high chair. Do you think this is appropriate, or am I out of line to think it isn’t? — UNSURE IN KENTUCKY DEAR UNSURE: If someone buys clothes and shoes for a toddler, common sense dictates they should be kept where the child is dressed in the morning — presumably at home. (A supply of diapers and wipes should be on hand wherever the little one is.) However, because lugging a high chair and toys back and forth could create a problem, I see no reason why they shouldn’t remain at the caregiver’s house.

Write Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, California, 90069.

ASTROGRAPH If today is your birthday —You’ll have plenty to think about and lots of changes to make. Stop procrastinating and get the ball rolling. Don’t wait for someone to take charge, or you may end up being talked into doing things you don’t really want to do. It’s time to focus on personal accomplishments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — An important partnership will need an adjustment.

Get your thoughts in order and express the way you feel and your ideas for making your time together more productive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — How things turn out will depend on your ability to get along with others. Compromise will be necessary if you want to achieve your goals.

Romance is encouraged.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Rummage through your worldly possessions and donate what you no longer use to those in need. Getting rid of the clutter will make you feel good. Pay it forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You won’t feel guilty if you don’t do anything wrong. Think twice before you criticize someone or try to control a situation. You are best off letting things unfold naturally.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Incorporate old and new ideas in order to come up with a new plan that fits today’s trends. A financial improvement due to better money management will ease stress.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — What you do to help others will be satisfying and will prop up your reputation. Mingle with people who can help you achieve your goals. Love is in the stars.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Looking for a new way to use your skills will prompt you to check out the online job market.

Update your resume to suit your direction of choice. Greater financial stability is possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Express your feelings and find out what others think.

Knowing where you stand will give you the courage to carry on with your plans. Love and romance are highlighted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Being creative when handling your financial affairs will help you cut your overhead and enable you to save enough cash to pay for something you really want.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Don’t make promises you won’t want to keep.

Put your needs first and focus on personal changes that make you feel good about who you are and what you want to pursue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Set your sights high, and reach for the stars. The changes you bring about at home or in the workplace will lead to good fortune.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A financial proposal will not be as great as you are led to believe. Find out more before you put your cash into something risky. Focus on romance and personal improvements.

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senior news

It’s been a wonderful, surprising week at the Senior Center

By NELL ADDINGTON For The Lufkin News

years, but this has been the greatest year of all.

——— Good morning everyone. It’s been a The monthly RSVP meeting was well great week here at the center. We’ve had attended this week, and the program lots of surprises. was one of the best.

First of all, we went over our goal of Teresa told us of the many things 10 pounds of pull tabs. By the end of the Ladies Auxiliary does each year in the week we had 23 pounds and more Lufkin. She went step-by-step, monthcoming in even after James and Pat by-month listing the events the ladies Smathers took them to San Antonio. participate in.

Thank you all who donated and we Jack and Joann Crawford were here will continue saving them for next representing the Michael DeBakey year’s convention.

V.A. Hospital in Houston and giving us Most of you do not know it, but we insight as to what the Ladies Auxiliary have saved the tabs for about seven does for the veterans. Joann told us

Really, it’s in the DNA I’ve always felt that there was raised up with this big grin on something in the Royston DNA my face. Problem was, all she that was different. Not saw was a shadow of exactly abnormal ... this hulking figure just different. We’re all rising up from the jokesters, love a good ground in front of her. laugh and are always She screamed bloody picking on each other. murder, threw the We love puns, off-thedish she was holding wall humor and good backwards over her stories. head and fell back You want an exagainst the wall. What ample of off-the-wall I didn’t know was that chuck royston humor? OK, but just she couldn’t see my one: face at all, just this A lady goes into the grocery monstrous shadow lunging after store. She spots a grocer and her. asks him, “Where are your kidAfter I finally convinced her ley beans?” that it was me and not Big Foot, “Pardon me?” she calmed down and everything “Kidley beans. Where are your seemed back to normal. Of kidley beans?” course, I had to promise not to “Oh, you mean kidney beans.” ever do that again. She pretend“Isn’t that what I said?” ed to forgive me and returned to If you didn’t get it, call Pat. It’s her sweet self. better that way.

OK, now it’s time to get ready Pat and I have carried that for bed. I’m in the shower and craziness into our marriage.

I see a shadow move across We’re always playing little tricks the shower curtain. Shades of on each other. Like the time on ‘‘Psycho.’’ Only, when the hand my birthday when we lived in comes above the shower curtain, Lufkin and Pat had me get in the it doesn’t hold a knife, it holds car wearing a sleeping mask that a large pitcher. And the pitcher she usually sleeps with. When I holds at least a gallon of ice told her I would not wear a black water and ice cubes. blindfold with the words Bad The hand rotates counterGirl stenciled in pink on it, she clockwise. I holler, “You relented and said I could wear it wouldn’t dare!” The water starts inside out. pouring over my head. I squat She then drove me to Nacogdown to get away from it. Lot of doches to a place where some good that does. of our friends had gathered to Over my loud protestations, celebrate my birthday. All the Pat emptied the entire pitcher while I was blindfolded. of ice water over my shiverSomeday, I’ll tell you about ing body. Now I’m mad. From the time I blindfolded Pat and my squatting position, I lunge took her to an empty lot for her through the shower curtain after birthday present ... bulldozer Pat ... straight into the bathroom driving lessons. sink with my head. I fall back Going back to our first year into the shower ... out cold. But of marriage in 1961, we lived in I win. Now she thinks she has Seattle. Seattle in winter is cold, killed me. Things turn in my rainy and miserable so I always favor, but after I wake up, I have wore a hat and a raincoat to a major headache and a huge work. goose egg.

One day when I got home, I I managed to make it into drove down our alley and parked work the next morning looking in our detached garage. It was like I took on the biggest, baddest dark. I got out and made my way dude in Seattle. through our terraced rose garYou can bet I’ve been more den toward the back door. I spot- careful with my tricks since ted Pat at the kitchen window then.

Chuck Royston is a retired aerospace preparing dinner. Time to play a engineer and the author of ‘‘The Black Chip,’’ little trick on her. a techno-thriller available now on Amazon.

I eased up to the window, crouching so she couldn’t see me com and Apple iBooks. Chuck and Pat live near Woodville. approaching, and then I slowly

Weddings & Engagements Wedding, engagement and anniversary announcement forms are available in the foyer of The Lufkin News and online at lufkindailynews.com — click on the “Customer Service” tab, then “Submission Forms” and select the appropriate form.

The charge for announcements are: weddings, $80, $95, $115 and $140; engagements, $70 and $90; anniversaries, $70 and $80; birthdays, 80 years old and older, $30; and generations, $30.

Announcements are published on Sundays only.

They also will be published on the website.

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For information, call Beverly Johnson at 631-2618 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or write to P.O. Box 1089, Lufkin, 75902. Deadline for submissions is noon Tuesday before the Sunday publication date.

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that the Lufkin organization does more than other organizations. She told what our Sew and Sew Sisters make and send to the V.A. telemetry bags, ditty bags, wheel chair bags, blankets that fit wheel chairs, knitted caps, pillows and many other items. They are working on Christmas stockings now. J oann gave each one present a telemetry bag.

Marilyn Gardner brought door prizes for the ticket drawing. And she also brought refreshments.

——— We had some bananas donated to the center and everyone got their share.

Margie Wilson came in one morning with a large sheet cake pan of banana bread that was served at lunch time.

Delicious. Thanks Margie. I even made some banana muffins for the office workers and the muffins turned out pretty good.

I don’t bake much because if I bake something, I have to eat it!

——— My daughter and I were invited to Dean’s in Huntington to help Ken Hudson celebrate his 86th birthday, along with several more from Lufkin’s First Assembly’s Caleb’s Sunday School Class.

We had a great lunch and pictures were taken. You can see the pictures on Dean’s (Huntington Meat Market and Deli) Facebook page. There is also a video. Check it out. You might see someone you know!

——— Our sympathy goes out to our friend Johnnie Ebarb and her family in the loss of her husband, James.

Our prayers are with them as they go through these sorrowful days.

——— Nell Addington is the site manager and activity director at the Angelina County Senior Citizens Center.

She can be reached at bradysnonnie@hotmail.com.

Hints from Heloise Window warning Dear Readers: October is National Window Covering Safety Month. The Window Covering Safety Council wants to remind you that older homes, rental properties and apartments may have hints from heloise outdated window coverings, with cords and pulls that can pose a choking hazard. ilitary families can be at a higher risk; they typically move frequently and into rental homes.

Window treatments manufactured before 2001 should be replaced with cordless window coverings, or coverings with inaccessible cords. Ask the landlord.

The WCSC also recommends: There are lots of hazards in the home, and if you don’t have small children around on a regular basis, it might not be on your radar.

Keep all kids’ furniture, beds and cribs away from window treatments and, ideally,

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One is not better than the next; it is really a matter of personal preference. Here are some definitions: ■ Purified water — has had all minerals and chemicals removed.

■ Distilled water — is made from steam, so minerals and bacteria are not present.

■ Spring water — comes from an underwater pool; nothing is added or removed.

■ Sparkling water — has carbon dioxide added and is bubbly.

Read the label on these waters. You may be surprised; some of these waters are sourced from municipal supplies — it’s tap

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NEVER spray a window cleaner or liquid cleaner on the screen.

Turn the keyboard upside down and give it a gentle shake over the trash receptacle.

Pick up dust on the keys with a microfiber cloth. Again, do not spray any cleaners on the keys.

To dust the printer, open it and use a long-handled duster to pick up any debris.

— Heloise Mystery Solved Dear Heloise: For years, I have been wondering what that mysterious “SKU” stood for. You answered it in the Omaha World-Herald on Sept. 1 (stock-keeping unit). Thanks for the many years of hints. ­— Marcia J., via email Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise@Heloise.com.

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Enjoy great views of the rolling pasture land from the back patio.

Pollok home features fantastic views This beautiful custom home at 2152 McKnight Road in Pollok sits on a hilltop with one of the best views you will find in East Texas. The two-story home has four bedrooms and three baths in 2,675-square-feet of living space on a 20-acre, gated property of woods, lakes and pasture land.

The open-concept home features a grand, two-story entry and great views from the formal dining and family rooms. The family room features high ceilings, hardwood floors and a gas-log fireplace flanked by custom built-in cabinets and bookcases.

The home has areas for formal dining, family dining and a breakfast nook, all with beautiful views of the countryside. The kitchen has custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

The spacious master bedroom has hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, great views and a private sitting area. The ensuite bath has large closets, jacuzzi tub, double sinks, separate shower and lots of storage. Two additional bedrooms are located downstairs and share the second bath. The third bath is

This two-story custom home at 2152 McKnight Road in Pollok sits on a hilltop with one of the best views in East Texas.

located upstairs as is a big bonus room that can serve as a fourth bedroom, office, craft or media room.

The home has a private well, whole-house generator, security system with cameras and concrete parking with a two-car garage. The property includes a 30-by-50-foot metal workshop, fire pit area and pine plantation with trails for hiking or riding ATVs. Offered at $439,000, more information about this home may be obtained by contacting any Realtor with MLS No. 52642. Listed by American Real Estate.

The formal dining room has a wall of windows overlooking the countryside.

The family room features a gas log fireplace flanked by custom built-in cabinets and bookcases.

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If you’re shifting to houseplants as cold weather approaches, consider gardening with succulents. Succulents are easy, disease-resistant, and thrive despite the dry air common indoors in winter.

Think of them as the new African violets.

“They require so little care. They look good all the time and they do well in low humidity,” said Gary Bachman, a research professor with Mississippi State University Extension in Biloxi.

Their soft, juicy leaves and enlarged stems allow the plants to store water under dry conditions.

“The only thing the homeowner can do wrong is overwater,” Bachman said.

“They won’t like it in containers that don’t drain well.”

Succulents offer a wide variety of eye-catching foliage and flower colors.

“Growth habits include everything from ground-hugging creepers to upright growers,” Bachman said.

Pruning generally is not required because the plants tend to be slow growers, he said. “You don’t really need to fertilize very often, but a little slow-release fertilizer can promote faster growth.”

Most succulents are tender plants — natives of frost-free areas — so planting them in shallow trays makes it simple to carry them inside before the killer frosts arrive.

“Succulents also are easy to plant indoors,” Bachman said. “They look great on windowsills and bright office spaces.”

Growing them in ornamental containers gives them a decorative edge when grouped with other houseplants.

Combining several different kinds of succulents creates attractive dish gardens. Choose plants with similar growth habits and care needs, though. That makes them easier to care for.

Some succulents are hardier than others but it’s best to look at them as a group, Bachman said. “Most require some care or protection in northern climates, although here in Mississippi and around the South, they generally can stay outdoors 12 months,” he said.

Succulents prefer bright light most of the day, the kind they would get from south-facing windows, said Leonard Perry, Extension professor emeritus at the University of Vermont.

“If your plant starts to ‘stretch,’ or grow tall and lanky with space between leaves, it isn’t getting enough light,” Perry said. “Also, rotate plants weekly if they are bending toward a light or window.”

Succulents recommended for growing indoors include aloe, sansevieria, jade plant, echeveria, mother-in-law’s tongue, Christmas cactus, sempervivum, sedum and spiderwort, among many others.

“Although aloe is grown in desert gardens in mild climates, it can easily be grown as a potted plant in our (Vermont) climate as well,” Perry said. “The aloe will produce offshoot plants, which can be removed and potted.”

Succulents crave heat, so keep them away from drafts or from rubbing up against cold windows.

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Bids will be considered at the Regular Meeting Legal Notice of the Board of Trustees The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the Louisiana pinesnake as threatened on November 10, 2016, under the Endangered Species Act. at 6:30 P.M. in the Administrative The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a rule in the Federal RegisterSchool on October 6, 2016, Office. proposing to list the Louisiana pinesnake as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

The Service has also concluded that the designation of critical habitat for the Louisiana pinesnake Kennard isISD reserves is prudent but cannot be determined at this time because additional information needed to the right accept isor complete the required analyses of potential impacts from a proposed designation.

ThetoService continuing to consider what areas may be essential to the snake’s conservation and expects to reject any or all bids, propose a designation of critical habitat in 2017. to request additional information, and to At the same time, the Service is seeking ideas and comments on activities that should be consida c cany e p timpacts t h e of m ost ered for inclusion in a potential list of activities that would be exempted from this advantageous bid or proposed action under the ESA’s Section 4d. It’s an opportunity for the Service to hear from private landowners, timber companies, conservation groups and anyone interestedcombination in our work of to bids. protect the Louisiana pinesnake and to keep working lands working.

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The Louisiana pinesnake, a large, non-venomous snake, is an egg-laying constrictor that ranges from four to six feet in length. The Louisiana pinesnake is now found only in isolated areas of Louisiana and Texas in open-canopied southern pine forests with abundant herbaceous vegetation where it primarily eats rodents called Baird’s pocket gophers. The Louisiana pinesnake was added to the Service’s list of candidates for federal protection in 1999.

This snake’s decline is primarily attributed to the widespread loss and degradation of the longleaf pine ecosystem because of habitat fragmentation, fire suppression, conversion of suitable pine forests to pine plantations lacking adequate herbaceous vegetation, and agricultural and urban development. Other threats to the snake’s survival include the effects of road mortality and predation acting on genetically compromised populations with naturally low reproduction rates.

The Louisiana pinesnake is closely aligned with a small part of the historic longleaf range that existed in west-central Louisiana and east Texas. An extensive partnership of federal and state agencies, zoos, and conservation organizations, has been taking steps to reverse the decline of the longleaf pine ecosystem and the Louisiana pinesnake. Individual landowners and businesses have also engaged in habitat conservation beneficial to the Louisiana pinesnake.

The complete proposed rule can be obtained by visiting the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov at Docket Number FWS–R4–ES–2016–0121. A copy also can be obtained by contacting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 646 Cajundome Boulevard, Suite 400, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70506; phone: 337-291-3100.

Comments may be submitted by one of the two following methods: (1) Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov In the Search box, enter FWS–R4–ES–2016–0121, which is the docket number for this rulemaking. Then, in the Search panel on the left side of the screen, under the Document Type heading, click on the Proposed Rules link to locate this document. You may submit a comment by clicking on “Comment Now!” (2) By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS–R4–ES–2016–0121; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, MS: BPHC, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received and date/time stamped by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services - Conference Room, 1100 West 49th Street., Mail Code 2020, Austin, Texas 78756 until 2:00 p.m. Central Time on the 15th of November, 2016 for the Project known as “Life Safety and ADA Upgrades”, Project Number14-054-LFS and Solicitation Number 53900-7-0000112420. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 at Lufkin State Supported Living Center, Building 519, Room 103, 6844 Hwy 69 North, Pollok, Texas 75969. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Plans and specifications will be available on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016. Requests for Plans and Specifications shall be made through Michael Klepfer, Procurement Project Manager (see contact information below). $100.00 deposit is required. Work consists of furnishing and installing new fire-rated doors, frames, and new hardware as necessary to meet fire rating and ADA requirements for the rooms, corridors and building(s) at Building 510 and 560. Provide new fire sprinkler system and replacing existing ceiling grid and tiles with new, while keeping existing ceiling fixtures to move to similar locations in new ceiling at Building 560.

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Work consists of furnishing and installing new fire-rated doors, f r ames, and new hardware as necessary to meet fire rating and ADA requirements for the rooms, corridors and building(s) at Building 510 and 560. Provide new fire sprinkler system and replacing existing ceiling grid and tiles with new, while keeping existing ceiling fixtures to move to similar locations in new ceiling at Building 560.

Provide one new bathtub to the women’s restroom; and provide one lavatory, toilet and roll-in shower plumbing fixture to the men’s restroom in Building 520 to bring restrooms into compliance with TAC licensing standards.

Bids will be received in accordance with State Procedures.

QUESTIONS/POINT OF CONTACT: HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services, Michael Klepfer, CTPM, Procurement Project Manager, Tel. (512) 406-2548, Fax (512) 406-2693, Micheal.Klepfer@hhsc. state.tx.us

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Angelina County Airport TxDOT CSJ # 1711LUFKN A “Notice to Bidders” is issued for the construction of airport improvements at the Angelina County Airport for: Rehabilitate Transient Apron, Hangar Access Taxiway and Reconstruct Taxiway D. Sealed bids need to be addressed and delivered to Wes Suiter, County Judge, Angelina County Denman Bldg, 102 W. Frank Ave., Lufkin, TX 75904. Bids will be received until 2:00pm, November 3, 2016. Any bid received after this closing time will be returned unopened.

Access Taxiway and Reconstruct Taxiway D. Sealed bids need to be addressed and delivered to Wes Suiter, County the lufkin news SUNDAY, october 16, 2016 Judge, Angelina County Denman Bldg, 102 W. Frank Ave., Lufkin, TX Clerical/ Healthcare 75904.Legals Bids will be Administrative received until 2:00pm, November 3, 2016. Any Local Established and Huntington Health bid received after this Growing Company Care & Rehabilitation closing time will be Seeks CPA (Expertise • • • • • • • returned unopened.

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Requests for a public hearing must be made in writing by November 21, 2016, to: Joseph Ranson, Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Louisiana Ecological Services Field Office, 646 Cajundome Boulevard, Suite 400, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70506; phone: 337-291-3100.

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H HTHE HHHHHHHHHHH H H H H is now hiring H H for the following position: H H PACKAGING H H DEPARTMENT H Driver/Inserter to work nights, days and weekends. H Must possess the following: H Valid Texas drivers license • Clean driving record H • Proof of Insurance H H Be able to pass drug screen Be able to lift 40 to 50 lbs.

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The District, Attn: Evelyn Davenport All applications must Freeway, be sent to:Bryan, 1759 N. Earl Rudder The District, Attn: Evelyn Davenport Texas 77803.

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