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Week of Wednesday, October 11, 2017

County OK’s small business recovery grants Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County’s Economic Development Corporation has released online the application forms for Harvey Small Business Disaster Recovery Grants. Qualifying Orange County businesses will be eligible to receive a $5,000 grant to assist with recovery efforts after the record flooding damage caused by Tropical Storm Harvey. “Economic development is more than recruiting new businesses, and it is important to provide the same resources for success to the businesses that have already chosen Orange County,” Jessica Hill, executive director for the EDC, said. Orange County Commissioners’ Court approved the grant criteria and application at its weekly meeting Tues-

day. Applications may be turned in between Oct. 23 and Nov. 3 in the Orange County EDC Carlton office in the County Administration Building at 123 S. 6th Street. Applications must be submitted in person on a firstcome, first-served basis. The first 40 applications will be reviewed for eligibility. Additional applications will be placed on a waiting list pending the availability of subsequent funding. The application can be downloaded at www.orangecountyedc.com/harvey-disaster-recovery/ Applicant businesses may also pick up applications in person at their local Chamber of Commerce, local City

Hall, Lamar University Small Business Development Center and the Orange County EDC. The grants are funded by $150,000 built into the county’s 2017-18 budget to use for the EDC to use for land acquisition. That was before

Tropical Storm Harvey dumped record rainfall on the area and caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to homes, business and institutions. Another $50,000 from the EDC budget was added to fund 40 of the $5,000 grants.

“These are just for the purposes of helping small businesses jumpstart their recovery efforts while they’re still waiting on FEMA or SBA funding and insurance payouts,” Hill said. “These are just a few dollars to get in their pockets

now, so they can get their doors back open and start some of that recovery now.” Approved funds can be used for replacing equipment, inventory loss, payroll or working capital, site imCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Bobcat Homecoming 2017 Orangefield hosts Liberty for Homecoming Friday

Longtime J.P. Claude Wimberley remembered Dave Rogers

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Claude Edward Wimberley is being remembered as “a friend to the public as well as a friend to law enforcement.” Wimberley, 82, and an Orange County Justice of the Peace for nearly three decades, died Oct. 9, 2017, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Rev. David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church and Chaplain Greg Edwards will officiate. Burial of cremated remains will follow at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m. Born in Oil City, Louisiana, on Oct. 23, 1934, Claude was the son of Charles and Wilma Finley Wimberley. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Madi-

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The Orangefield 2017 Homecoming Court members are freshman duchess Hadley Psencik, sophomore duchess Shayla Cormier, junior duchess Kayla Gordon, band sweetheart Kristen Courmier, princess Kinley Gipson, band beau Joshua Ferguson, senior princess Kristin Broussard, senior princess Cameron Choate, senior princess Meara Patterson and football sweetheart Taylor Decker. Not pictured is football beau Dylan Williams. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

son Masonic Lodge 126, Scottish Rite Lodge Galveston, Pipefitter Local 195, El Mina Shrine Temple and the Galveston and Orange Shrine Clubs. “In this day and time, it may not be proper to say,” former District Court Judge Pat Clark said, “but he was a damn good Democrat. He always stood behind the labor unions.” Wimberley had a passion CLAUDE WIMBERLEY Page 3A

Cowboy Church lights 10 candles Dave Rogers

For The Record

Dale Lee says he never had an itch to be a pastor, so you bet he never thought he’d be in charge of a church celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Cowboy Church of Orange is doing just that with a day-long event Sunday that begins with its 10:30 a.m. service. Or show. “The show is the service,” Lee says of what he and his nearly 500 members also call “Church in the Dirt.” The Sunday services often take place in the openair rodeo arena at 673 FM 1078 in Orange. Sunday’s will. The church’s countrywestern band, Cowboy Cross Band, plays at 10 a.m. Cowboy mounted shooter T.J. Prewitt, a church member, will perform es-

pecially for the occasion. “He will be one of the first things in the service, shortly after the grand entry, which will be at 10:30,” Lee said. “Cowboy mounted shooting” is an actual competition, the pastor said, a timed competition in which the shooter rides his horse through a pattern of balloon targets and shoots them with blanks. Prewitt is leaving after Sunday’s service for a championship event in Amarillo, Lee said. “He does a good job with it,” the pastor said. Judging from a weekly attendance of nearly 400, Lee has found his calling. “I had never been a pastor before,” he said “I really didn’t want to be a pastor, or start a church. But I felt like this is what the Lord wanted us to do, my wife, COWBOY CHURCH Page 3A

Leading Orangefield onto the field on Friday night was former Bobcat football great Sgt. First Class Dane Savoy representing the U.S. Army carrying in the stars and stripes. Savoy was home for leave before being deployed to Afghanistan to watch his brother Luke Padilla, a senior lineman, play football as a Bobcat. Savoy will be deployed Dec. 3. This week the Bobcats take on Liberty for homecoming and their district opener. Kick-off is 7:30. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Motel mix up kicks council member to curb Dave Rogers

For The Record

She owns a number of houses in Orange but city council member Terrie Salter hasn’t had one to live in since Tropical Storm Harvey flooded her family home in August. “I own other properties, but people are living there. I can’t put people out,” she said. Comfort Inn of Orange apparently has no such problem. Salter said her family of

four was among 10 rooms of guests who were staying at the motel under FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program that received notice Monday morning that they had 24 hours to vacate. “Everybody that’s in there that’s under FEMA, their homes are destroyed,” Salter said. “What are you going to do, just put them out? “You can’t make somebody take FEMA, but if they signed up to take FEMA, they can provide so many

rooms to be used for that. As long as FEMA is covering, they should not be kicking people out.” Salter said she was told by Alex Swati, Comfort Inn manager, that the rooms were already booked for Oct. 10 and beyond, by people who made reservations over the Internet. “They should not be posting rooms on websites, if rooms are supposed to be occupied,” Salter said. FEMA reported at the start of the week that more

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than 24,500 hotel rooms in almost 2,000 hotels were occupied by Harvey victims under the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program and still in need of more permanent housing. Ironically, Salter said the Comfort Inn’s listed general manager is Osman Swati, who is a Port Arthur city council member; and she was not the only Orange County city council member temporarily lodging at ComORANGEFIELD Page 3A

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High speed chase leads to bust On Tuesday afternoon the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Division observed a black 2016 Ford F-150, traveling eastbound on Interstate near Hwy 62 in Orange. The driver failed to maintain a single lane and also failed to signal lane change. When deputies initiated a traffic stop, the driver did not comply and began to increase speed. The driver continued eastbound, taking the MLK exit, and began throwing items from the vehicle through the driver’s side window. He then made the turn under MLK and headed back westbound, continuing to throw items from the vehicle. The Sheriff’s Office and other local units responded to the locations where items were thrown from the vehicle as the pursuit continued through Vidor and into Beaumont with assistance from

the Vidor and Beaumont Police Departments. The pursuit then continued down the 11th Street exit, through several side streets until the suspect vehicle wrecked out on Austin Street and the suspect then began running on foot. A 46 year old white male was quickly taken into custody near Shady Ln. The suspect was taken to Christus St. Elizabeth hospital as a precaution and will be transported to the jail shortly. Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators, Orange Police Department, Pinehurst Police Department, and the Department of Public Safety were able to locate items thrown from the vehicle which included a baggie of white crystal substance, syringes, ammunition, and a backpack containing a revolver. Numerous credit cards and drivers’ license that did not belong to the suspect

were also inside the backpack. It was found that the truck the suspect was driving was stolen out of Beaumont and also had stolen license plates displayed on the vehicle. The suspect has ties to the Orange, Beaumont, and Vidor areas. He will be charged with the following offenses: •Possession of a controlled substance (Felony 3) •Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (Felony 3) •Felony Evading with a vehicle (State Jail Felony) •Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (SJF) •Theft by possession (misdemeanor charge) The suspect also has a felony warrant out of Orange County for Possession of a controlled substance with a bond of $5000. An identification and bond amounts will be available after he has been arraigned.

SBA Approves More than $1 Billion in Hurricane Harvey Disaster Assistance Loans Staff Report For The Record SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Administrator Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced today that the SBA has approved more than $1 billion in low-interest federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in August, the SBA’s many advancements in our disaster loan program allowed our team to get to work, even before the waters receded,” McMahon said. “The improvements in our loan processing capabilities are allowing us to approve disaster loans at a record pace. These loans are helping Texas businesses and residents recover and rebuild.” The SBA has approved more than 858 loans for $82 million for businesses and more than 11,111 loans for $929 million for residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. The $1 billion in Hurricane Harvey disaster loan approvals occurred within 46 days. In comparison, after Hurricane Sandy the SBA reached the billion-dollar approval milestone 90 days after the storm. Businesses and residents who sustained damages are encouraged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency before the Oct. 24 deadline atwww. disasterassistance.gov. “Don’t miss out on any assistance you may be entitled to by not registering for help. You don’t need to wait for

your insurance to settle or obtain a contractor’s estimate,” McMahon said. SBA representatives are still available at all federalstate Disaster Recovery Centers and five SBA Business Recovery Centers throughout the affected areas to explain SBA’s disaster loan program, help business owners and residents complete their electronic loan application, and close their approved disaster loans. Additional information and details on the location of the centers is available by calling (800) 659-2955 or visiting SBA’s website at www.sba. gov/disaster. Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help businesses and residents with the cost of making improvements that protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future. For small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace their damaged or de-

stroyed primary residence. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. Applicants may apply online using SBA’s secure web-

site at https://disasterloan. sba.gov/ela. Applicants may receive additional disaster assistance information by visiting www.sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call

SBA’s Customer Service Center at(800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may

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Motel mix up fort Inn as of Monday. Alex Swati and Osman Swati did not respond to requests by The Record Newspapers for comment. Salter was particularly upset because she had just received confirmation from FEMA Friday morning that the assistance program has been continued two more weeks, through Oct. 24. After the storm, Salter and her family were staying 90 minutes away from Orange, at a Best Western in Oakdale, Louisiana, on the other side of Lake Charles. She returned to Orange in mid-September so her son, Richard Jr., could start back in Orange schools. Salter said the motel found a spot for her family even though it was advertising “no vacancies.” “I’m thankful that he allowed us to have a place to live, but I’m appalled that he

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Orange city council member Terrie Salter holds the notice she received Monday that Comfort Inn of Orange was evicting her family from its FEMA-paid room. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

now says we have to vacate the premises,” she said. “I’m upset he’d put us out. “I wish I could have spoken to Osman. He left Alex in charge. He’s saying people

Claude Wimberley for golf in his younger years. He was a member of the Wednesday Lunch Bunch and enjoyed visiting with friends and former colleagues. Wimberley loved his Lord and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. “He did enjoy a good laugh, such as [former County Judge] James Stringer,” Clark said. “He was very devoted to his wife and family. And to

County will miss him very dearly for his humor, and [for] being a gentleman.” Wimberley was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jerry Wimberley; and sisters, Virginia Grooms and Charlene Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Pauline Wimberley -- the couple was married September 5, 1954; daughter, Paula Wimberley of Orange; and son-in-law Jon Freeman; grandchildren,

Aaron Vandagriff and wife Lacey; Amanda Gantt and husband Robert; Lauren Gilbert and Derek Gilbert; great-grandchildren Alexis Gannt, Bailey Vandagriff, Corbin Gantt, Riley Gilbert, Brielle Vandagriff, Chloe Mann, Logan Claude Gilbert, and Taylor Johnson; and his sister, Barbara Reisinger of Tomball.

“Ten years is quite an accomplishment. God has really brought this about and blessed it,” Lee said. “We give him praise and glory for it, for sure.” Sunday’s celebration will include a barbecue lunch, horseshoe and washer tournaments “for bragging rights only,” and a mechanical bull. The band One Reason per-

forms inside the air-conditioned church building at 2:30 p.m. Additionally, the Cowboy Church is making plans for its annual Rodeo, set this year for Oct. 21-22, with each night’s performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Misfit Cowboy will perform at the rodeo.

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one of our biggest attributes. “People are attracted to the way we do things. We are very casual, laid-back. We have a great country western band that plays every Sunday. We don’t have pass an offering plate; we have a bucket at the back if you want to contribute.” And it’s been growing steadily.

Karen, and I, where He was leading us. “She helps with ladies’ bible study and other ladies’ ministries, because she wants to.” The dress for church services are “come as you are.” The teaching is Christ-centered. “Everybody is welcome,” Lee said. “I think that’s been

dents. It’s very upsetting to me,” she said. “We’re people with great pride in this city. “You don’t treat people like that. As a city official, I’m appalled by it.”

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his job. “I always felt like his employees really enjoyed working for him.” Jim “Sharon” Bearden, a former JP, county attorney and district attorney in Orange County, called Wimberley “one of the fairest and most knowledgeable JPs that I have been associated with in 52 years. “He was a friend to the public as well as a friend to law enforcement. Orange

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from the rest of Orange County. He said 56 people stayed Monday night at the 250-person tent facility at the Orange Boat Ramp. Carlton said officials were looking to close the temporary shelter facility by the start of next week. “They are trying to transition people out,” he said. “October 15 is the target date for it to be able to close. “That doesn’t mean people are going to be kicked out, left in the parking lot standing there. They’re working to get all those people temporary housing -- apartments, trailers, homes to rent if they can find them, whatever. “If they can’t find something for them, what they’ll probably do is move whoever’s left back into the other shelter that’s still open in Port Arthur. “They still have around 150 there, so for the state -the state is funding all of those – it’s more cost effective to move them over to Port Arthur instead of having a full operation here and full operation there.”

provements or insurance deductibles. Applicants must provide a complete application, copy of drivers license, proof of business ownership and proof of eligible use of grant proceeds. For questions about the grants, call Hill at 409-5409338. In other business Tuesday, commissioners paid bills of $167,000 and voted to spend $425,000 to purchase 10 new fully equipped Ford Expeditions for use by the Sheriff’s Office. Commissioners tabled until next week discussion of additional pay for employees during disasters. Currently, all employees receive their regular 40 hours pay per week, whether they evacuate or help out during the disaster, with those who stay and work receiving time and a half for overtime. After the meeting, County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton provided a couple of Harveyrelated updates: He said that debris haulers had so far picked up 60,000 cubic yards of debris from the city of Orange and 60,000 cubic yards of debris

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more than just a year ago, and $60 more than seven years ago. Oil company profits have risen by 10 fold over the Bush-Cheney years. Remember Cheney’s secret energy committee that included Enron’s CEO and others? (Editor’s note: The price of gasoline went from 97 cents a gal. to $3.50 a gal.)

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 10 Years Ago-2007

From The Creaux’s Nest THINGS ARE NOT ALL GOOD—BUT Texan’s J. J. Watts is out for the season.***The Cowboys lost a game they should have won. Maybe you can blame this one on the coach.***The good news is that the Astros beat the Red Sox. Verlander starred as relief pitcher. Astros won the American League Division series, Houston’s first post season series win since 2005. Now the Astros await the winner of the Cleveland/ New York Yankees ALDS. Game I is scheduled for Friday. If the Indians win, the game will be played in Cleveland. If the Yankees win, the Astros will play them at Minute Maid Park in Houston.***That’s about all the good news in this column except the Wednesday Lunch Bunch are honoring WWII Veterans this week at Van Choate’s Tuffy’s. Next week the Lunch Bunch will dine at J.B.’s Barbeque. Everyone always welcome.*****I’d best get going. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

REMEMBERING JUDGE CLAUDE WIMBERLY Judge Claude Edward Wimberly, who would have been 83 in a few days, on Oct. 24, passed away on Monday, Oct. 9. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be 10 a.m. prior to service. Judge Claude was the longest serving Justice of the Peace in Orange County Precinct 1 history, maybe the longest ever in the county. He served under several County Judges. Many stories are told about the Judge and I’m sure some will be told at his funeral. Judge Wimberly was also a great story teller. He often told about some of the inquest he went on when victims were shot or died in others ways. He entertained the Lunch Bunch that he helped start 25 years ago. He and Pauline marked 63 years of marriage last month on Sept. 4. Claude was a great friend of many years. We shared some great moments along this road of life. Over the last year Claude had been bed ridden. I hated that; it depressed me. Claude could be lazy at times but he didn’t want to be that immobile. He lived a great life and did well for his country, community and family. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the death of “Gabby” Hammett, age 82, who passed away Oct. 3. Funeral services were held last Friday at Claybar Funeral Home. Elder Gean Hammett, Sr. was a native of West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he served as secretary/treasurer and as President of United Methodist Men. “Gabby” also served as President of County Wide UMM. He was a member of the Orange Gideon’s Camp. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. “Gabby” worked as a deputy at Orange County Jail, a rodeo clown, and a celebrity body guard at the Bob Hope School. He spent time volunteering as an auctioneer at many benefits, umpired for ASA in Orange and was the Chaplain of The Eagles. He also was, at one time, a hairdresser. He was the life of the party always telling jokes. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. There will never be another “Gabby”. He was one of the good guys.*****

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 YEARS AGO-2007 We were saddened to learn about the death of Bryan Lawrence, 22, who was killed in a one-car accident Saturday morning after hitting a tree near Silsbee, on Highway 92. Bryan was a fine young man. He was an arborist with Terrell’s Tree Service. We recently published a story on Bryan and his climbing.***** Congrats to Buster Scales and his new bride, who were wed Saturday. Buster, who was widower, and his family have been pillars of the community for many years. *****Also widowed after a long, loving life, Curney Lormand is planning to tie the knot in December. We wish this longtime friend nothing but the best. *****Capt. David Peck and Constable Jerry Hussey will co-write a book. If it’s a ‘Tell All’ book, it should be a best seller. Together, they have over 60 years of law enforcement experience with 1,000 great stories. What most people don’t know is that Jerry was a bodyguard for Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards. That’s good for 200 stories at least. Peck has been everything from a policeman on the beat, a chief of police and now a popular captain with the Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. (Editor’s note: David went on to become JP Judge Peck and is now retired.)*****A border fence along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border is not the answer to illegal immigration plus, it will do more damage than good to the Rio Grande Valley. A fence will not stop illegal’s; they’ll just build a longer ladder.***** Our boy in the NFL, Matt Bryant, with 11 seconds left in the game, kicked a 43-yard field goal to give the Bucs a 13-10 win. Matt earlier, kicked a 23-yarder and one extra point, scoring seven of the 13 points.*****The Bayou Bowl football game between the Bobcats and the Cardinals will take place at Bridge City Friday night. The winner will receive the Buzzie Gunn trophy.***** Trinity Lutheran Church in Orange will celebrate 100 years with a big gala Saturday, Nov. 3. *****An all time high. Oil went over $86 a barrel Monday, $30

Curtis Jess Parker, 57, of Orange, died, Saturday, Oct. 13. Curtis was a 1968 graduate of Orangefield High School and in 1973 graduated from Lamar University School of Engineering. He was employed by Grant Prideco. He is survived by his wife Jane Parker, son Bryan Parker and grandchildren.*****Jodie Darren “Bubba” Smith, Sr., 47, of Orange, died, Sunday, Oct. 7. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Oct 11. Bubba worked as a brick contractor. He is survived by his wife Angie Smith, stepmother Judy Smith, daughter Misty Lawson, sons Jason Smith, Dusty Lummus and Will Lummus, and 11 grandchildren.*****Artie Reed, 75, of Bridge City, died Friday, Oct. 12. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 15. Mrs. Reed is survived by her husband, Travis Reed, daughters. F. Arlene Perez, Elaine Smith/ Galvan, grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

40 YEARS AGO-1977 In a major upset, the Bridge City Cardinals defeated state ranked (#5) Silsbee Tigers 13-12. Dan Tibbits scored two touchdowns for B.C. Other standouts were Tony Mulhollan, David Jones and Brian Ward. If Silsbee can defeat Hebert, B.C. will be in the driver’s seat in District 9-AAA. *****The Houston Oilers upset the Steelers 27-10 in a game played in Houston. *****A group from Bridge City, Texas traveled to Bridge City, Louisiana to take part in the Gumbo Festival. Making the trip were W.T. and Ann Oliver, Ken and Judy Wyatt, Sharon and Harold Self, Jerry and Bernice Parker, Ava Peveto, Jean Lapeyrolerie and their kids, Ethel and Lawrence Foux, Jane and Weldon Leger, Roy and Phyllis Dunn and the Jim Dorsey’s. *****Brad Lapeyrolerie turned ten on Oct. 10. *****Mark Dunn writes a feature story on Coach Moe Litton for the Opportunity Valley News. Mark started his story with this statement, “Coach Litton, as athletic trainer and Biology instructor at Bridge City High for 14 years, has sharpened the wits for over two decades of young people.” As trainer, Litton runs a tight ship of student trainers interested in the profession as a possible career. Senior lead trainer is Thad Angelle and junior trainer is Robbie Angelle (Editor’s note: Even though the two mentioned above didn’t go into the field, several of Moe’s students did make it a profession. Two that I recall are David Barfield, who was head trainer at Willis High and Ted Townes, who was a coach and trainer at Magnolia). *****‘Women in Orange County features Vivian Dorman, who can be found either driving a tractor for her husband or balancing books for the County Employees Credit Union. Vivian has seen the Union grow from 96 members to 600 members I remember her as vivacious, 5 foot, 2 inches, with auburn hair, looking much younger than her age. She was born March 3, 1931 in Sulphur, Louisiana and was a 1948 Stark High grad. She married Jack, had Johnny, Larry and Donna and the rest is history. Jack died a few years back, three years ago brother Louis Dugas passed away and last year she lost her little brother A.J. (Editor’s note: Vivian died a few years ago.)*****Bill Joyce, former Orange County Criminal Investigator died this week. He will be remembered as one of the best. *****We Also lost crooner Bing Crosby. ‘White Christmas,’ the song he made famous will live on for many generations to come.*****Former Dupont nurse, Leoma Carol Knee, also died this week at age 73. She was Betty Drake’s mother. A fine lady. (Editor’s note: Betty has since passed away.)

BIRTHDAYS A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. OCT. 11: Happy birthday to Walter Gerlach, Alan Johansson, Anita Ryan, Preston Pittman and Alana Clark from BCISD Middle School. They are joined by celebrities rock singer Daryl Hall, 70, actors Luke Perry, 50 and Joan Cusack, 54.*****OCT. 12: Leslie Anderson, Bridge City Elementary teacher, Miltion Briggs III, Logan Burns, Sheri Wright and Cheryl Squires at Bill Nickum State Farm Insurance celebrate today. Joining them are America’s Got Talent winner, ventriloquist, Darci Lynne Farmer, turns 12 today and actors Hugh Jackman, 48 and Kirk Cameron, 46.*****OCT. 13: Having birthdays on this day are Anita Triggs, Terri and David’s daughter Victoria Gauthier, Ashley Theriot and Jason Sellers. Joining them are Cowboy owner Jerry Jones, 74, singer Paul Simon, 75 and singer Sammy Hagar, 69.*****OCT. 14: Gerry Dickert, who helps us layout much of this paper, celebrates today also Stephanie Harvey, Olivia Hubbard, Stacy Rhodes, Trey Miller and Jerry Evans. A special happy birthday to our buddy Harry Stephens who celebrates today also. Celebrities joining them are R&B singer Usher, 38, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, 77 and actor Jon Seda, 46.*****OCT. 15: Judge Carl Thibodeaux got old before our eyes. Today he’s a year older. Also celebrating are T-Ray’s sweetheart at WalMart Brittany Smith, Jennifer Peveto, Sonny Childs, Kory Freeman, Becky Lafleur and Derek Borel. They are joined by guitarist Tito Jackson, 63, director Penny Marshall, 73.*****OCT. 16: Rosie Hurst, Wayne Mulhollan, Brad Brown, Gene McKinley and Channing Larkin all celebrate today. Also having birthdays on this day are singer John Mayer, 39 and actress Suzanne Somers, 70.*****OCT. 17: John’s better half, Linda Heard, celebrates another birthday. John and Joyce’s boy, Johnny Dubose, is a year older and Dr. Wesley Palmer, Rachel “Gualt” Tisdale, Sherry’s daughter, Coach Bob Punter, and Sue Collins, a friend of 60 years, celebrates also. On a personal note, this will be the first birthday our late friend Judge Jimmy Scales will miss. Our thoughts are with him. Celebrities celebrating birthdays today are country singer Alan Jackson, 58, actor Felicity Jones, 33 and reggae singer Ziggy Marley, 48.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Our longtime buddy Jivin Gene Bourgeois stopped by last week. We got caught up on news about our friends over the last year. Gene and his Swamp Pop friends will be playing several benefits around the area.

This Saturday, Oct. 14, Ken Marvel, Parker James, Gene Terry, Jivin’ Gene and the Swamp Pop band will play a dance for the Back Pack Buddy program, sponsored by the Port Neches / Groves K.C’s. The event will be held at the Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave. Nederland. Come pass a good time. Entry $15. SIDEBAR: The hat Gene wears on stage belonged to his late father. He never does a show without it.*****Attorney Jack Smith and wife Juliette were vacationing in Colorado when Jack began having chest pains. He just checked it off as altitude. He flew home for four days to take care of city business and while here ‘Harvey” paid a visit. Jack’s home and office both got water and the chest pains continued. He took what he thought would be a quick trip to a Beaumont doctor who put him in hospital right then. He had a 95 percent blockage of the main artery to his heart. After receiving a stint to remove the blockage and a extra day in hospital, Jack is fit to go. He is now traveling at his old speed, 90-plus.*****While at Medical Center of Southeast Texas, we ran into Betty Vail who said that Robert, who was bitten by a brown recluse spider several years ago, has had one thing after another. Robert’s a great guy and our prayers are with him.*****Last week while visiting Gulf Coast Cardiology in Port Arthur, we saw Ray Cravens daughter wheeling him into the surgery department. I believe he was having stints for leg problems.*****I understand that Calvin Stakes, Sr., after evacuating to Lake Charles, ended up with pneumonia and was hospitalized in Sulphur. His home was a total disaster as were most homes in Victory Gardens, near Cow Bayou. I hear the former home of Judge Flo and Gene Edgerly, recently purchased by Micky Litton Gisclair, again went underwater. Gene and Flo moved to higher ground after Ike.*****Judge Joe Parkhurst and Gayle while on vacation drove to Washington State and visited the surrounding areas. They decided to skip going to Vegas. A good thing or they would have been there during the mass killings.*****Our friend Shirley Zimmerman came out of hiding after several weeks. It was good to see here.*****

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Otto and Agnes Broussard’s two teenage boys got temself a job after Kartina doing repairs in New Orleans. Dey would stay wit da contractor Boudreaux, wat is a friend of dere Papa. After Mass Sunday, dey left wit Boudreaux to go to dere work Monday. Agnes tole da boys to go to church on Sunday and say dere prayers every night. Da boys, Curtis and Tee-Neg, were working on da street in front of a well-known house of ill repute on St. Charles Street. A Jewish Rabbi was walking down da street him, looked to da left and den to da rat, den ducked into da house. Curtis quit swinging his pickaxe and said, “Tee-Neg, did you see dat man of the cloth?” “He went in dat place him in broad daylight.” Bout an hour later, a Baptist minister him, do da sameting. Tee-Neg laid down his shovel, turn to Curtis and said, “Did you see dat?” “A man of da church and he’s giving dat bad place his attention.” Bout dat time a Catholic priest came down da street, looked to da left, den da rat and slipped quickly into da bawdy house. Curtis and Tee-Neg straightened up, removed dere hard hats and Tee-Neg say, “KeeYaw, dere must be somebody what is really sick in dere.”

C’EST TOUT WH PRIORITIES, POLITICAL THEATER BACKFIRING Stroking the base, throwing a little red meat to the Bubba’s was what Vice-president Pence did by walking out of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis last Sunday. It was a PR stunt that served no purpose but to sow division. It wasn’t about patriotism, love of country or any other trash excuse. The news media crew was told to stay in the van being told, “This won’t take long.” They already knew some players from the 49ers would kneel. Pence already had a statement prepared and released to reporters as soon as they got to the news vans. President Trump confirmed he had told Pence to do it. Pence released a picture with him standing for Sunday’s anthem, hand over his heart, next to a prop, someone in a military uniform. Give me a break. How stupid do they believe the majority of the American people are? This carefully orchestrated PR move was expensive for the taxpayers. Pence flew 1,800 miles from Las Vegas, then back to Los Angles, 2000 miles, for a fund raiser. This also required extra security for the 15 minute walk-in, walk-out at a total cost of $250,000. This was pure political theater. Meanwhile, the new poll numbers show that only 24% of the American people approve of the job Trump/Pence are doing, 68% say the country is headed in the wrong direction. Trump has a personal approval of only 32%, with 67% saying he’s doing a bad job. With all the problems facing the country Trump, for four straight days, was on the golf course. Wildfires, driven by fierce winds in the wine country of Northern California, have killed 15 people, burned hundreds of homes, over 2,000, and forced thousands to flee communities, hospitals and wineries ahead of charging flames. Meanwhile, the people are forgotten in Puerto Rico. Backlogged aid supplies pile up at the ports and specialized medical supplies stay hung up at nearby airports. Here at home, Sen. Bob Corker, told the New York Times, “It’s a shame the White House has become an adult day care center.” The Republican senator warned that Trump’s threats to other countries could set the United States on the path of World War III. Corker said Trump approached the presidency as if he were still doing the Apprentice and regularly tweets statements that everyone know aren’t true. I warned, when there were 17 running for the Republican nomination that if Trump was chosen he would wreck the Republican Party. If he was elected president it would be four years of chaos and misrepresentation. Maybe by now the GOP has figured out that Trump and Steve Bannon are building the Trump Party with people like Roy Moore, Jeff Sessions and Ted Cruz. Sec. of State Rex Tillison is a West Texan who rose in the ranks to become CEO of one of the world’s largest companies Exxon Mobile. He is qualified to know a moron when he sees one.*****I’ve got to get out of here. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church's Semi-Annual Garage Sale is this weekend and next weekend! It will be held on Saturday, October 14th from 7:30 - 11:30 am at our NEW Location at 985 W. Roundbunch Rd, Suite A, this is located next to Happy Donuts. We have so many "heavenly ﬁnds" and Durham-Ellis Nuts for sale too.

Backpack Buddy Fundraiser Dance e Port Neches and Groves Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a dance to provide food to at risk children in the PNGISD. ese children depend on the school’s breakfast and lunch programs for their nutritional needs on weekdays, but what about the weekends? e Backpack Buddy Program ﬁlls the nonperishable food items from the area food bank and distributes them to the children on Friday afternoon. e dance is this Saturday, October 14, at the Jefferson County Singles Club located at 7725 Green Ave. in Nederland from 7 to 11 pm. Tickets are $15.00 per person and music will be provided by Ken Marvel Swamp Pop Band, along with Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois, Parker James and Gene Terry. Come out and help us continue this great program. For more info please call 409-626-2076 or 409-289-2424.

Powers Photo Park opens Now open in Bridge City is Powers Photo Park. Grab your photographer and come take beautiful fall pictures with us. Check us out on Facebook also. Call to book an appointment time at 409718-8830 or email at powersphotopark@yahoo.com.

Hunter Education Safety Class Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Safety Class Mon & Tue Oct. 16 & 17 from 6:30 PM until 9:30PM at Orangefield High School Ag Shop. Must attend both sessions. Certification is required if you are at least 17 years old and were born on or after Sept. 2,1971 to hunt in Texas. You can become certified at 9 years old. Call 409883-8118 to register & directions. is is not just for hunters, anyone with firearms can benefit from this class.

homes, and are overwhelmed with hardships caused by the storm. Understandably, a reunion is not top priority to those facing months of rebuilding their lives, and we understand. Hopefully, we'll be able to meet next year and celebrate the recovery! Homecoming 2017 is still scheduled for Friday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Our Cardinals will face Little Cypress-Mauriceville. Please come enjoy the game if you are able to attend. It is our responsibility to keep the history and traditions of BCHS alive Once a Cardinal...Always a Cardinal!

Cowboy Church celebrates 10 years e Cowboy Church of Orange County will celebrate their 10th anniversary on October 15th. e church service will be in the arena and start at 10:30 a.m. and after service there will be a free barbque lunch. We will have a mechanical bull, horseshoes and washer tournaments for all to enjoy. e annual rodeo will be held October 2021.

VFW to host Dance e VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host e Cadillacs for a dance on ursday, October 12th. For more information, please call 409-886-9738.

Durham Ellis Nut Sale Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City will have Pecan Halves: $9.00, Pecan Pieces: $8.75, Walnut Halves & Pieces: $8.00, Almonds: $7.75, Roasted Cashews: $7.00, Frosted Praline Pecans: $9.00, Frosted Cinnamon Pecans: $9.00, Trash Mix: $4.00, Hot & Spicy Peanuts: $3.00, Peanut Brittle: $3.75, Honey Toasted Pecans: $9.00 and Milk Chocolate Pecans: $9.00 (coming LATE FALL). Your purchase helps us to provide scholarships for 2 Lamar University music majors. Call the church at 409-735-4573 to order.

BC Strutters will be hosting a Chicken Dump at the homecoming game against LCM on October 20th. Tickets will be $5. Come buy your squares and some chicken feed. en get ready to cheer the chicken on to your number for a chance to win a portion of the money raised!!!

Friends of the Orange Depot Meeting

Veterans Day Munchkin Parade e Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau invites all children from 0-12 years of age to honor the United States Veterans by participating in a Veterans Day Munchkin Parade! e parade will be held on Saturday, November 11, in conjunction with the 2nd annual Gumbo Cook-oﬀ! Participants are asked to please be at the staging location at the City of Orange Public Library Parking Area by 3 P.M., the parade will begin at approximately 4 P.M. Route: e Veterans Day Munchkin Parade will be staged in the City of Orange Public Library Parking Area and will proceed west along Front Avenue, south along 5th Street to W. Division Avenue and will end at the Riverfront Pavilion. Parents and children are encouraged to decorate wagons, golf carts, strollers, and battery operated hot wheels in the theme of Veterans Day. Children may bring their own beads and candy to throw to the public. Please note, parents or guardians MUST accompany children in the parade. Entry forms must be submitted by Friday, November 3, at 4 P.M. For additional information, please contact the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau at 409.883. 1011 or 409.883. 1010.

Wesley UMC fundraiser Annual Fund Raiser — Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts early November. Pecan halves and pieces $10.50 a pound and walnuts $8.00 a pound. Call Jan 409/7348036 or Deana 409/330-6363 to order or for additional information.

Private Water Well Testing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension now has a limited supply of water sample bottles for testing private water wells. However, we are unable to let the public into our oﬃce temporary. If you come to the Orange County Convention and Expo Center you will be directed to the back hall and we will come to you. You can also go to the North door and call 882-7010 and we will come to you. Decontamination and sampling instructions can be found here: http://www.sratx.org/news…/sra_notices_advisories/GI-432.pd. For further questions, please call the AgriLife oﬃce at 409-882-7010.

BCHS Alumni Info In respect for all of our alumni members that have been directly and indirectly aﬀected by Hurricane Harvey, the Classic Cardinal Reunion that was planned for Saturday, October 21st has been cancelled. Unfortunately, many people in our area have been displaced, are dealing with ﬂooded

e Orange County Historical Society has cancelled it’s annual dinner meeting due to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. It will be replaced by a program type meeting on Nov. 7 at 6:30 pm in the Lamar Orange Library conference room. e speaker will be Sarah Bellian, the curator of the Museum of the Gulf Coast. Sarah will give instructions on how to restore storm damaged household items plus expound on the numerous interesting exhibits found in the museum. Refreshments will be served. e public is invited.

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has

Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday's at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. For more information please contact Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333.

BCISD Child find/Child Serve Child Find/Child Serve is a requirement, which ensures that school districts regularly identify,locate, and appropriately place children and students with special needs.Bridge City ISD wants to eﬀectively meet these requirements. If you know of a child or young adult, ages 3-21, with a special need, or if you are the parent of such a child or young adult, please contact the Bridge City ISD Special Education Oﬃce at 735-1552.

BCISD to Purge Records Eﬀective December 31,2017 Bridge City ISD special education records will be purged for students whose special education services ceased prior August 2010. Any Previous special education student, who is at lease 18 years of age, or the parent/guardian of a minor student, may pick up records in the Special Education Oﬃce. Additional information may be obtained by calling 735-1552.

e Sugar Shack Bar is open at 1411 Simmons Dr. in Orange. Cold beer, pool, sports on 3 televisions and free food every Sunday. Come check us out.

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers

Night Bunco returns on Mon., Oct. 16, at 6 p.m., but we still need a home, so please call or email Carolyn Lemons, Chair, if you can hostess this night of Bunco at 409.779.0208 or Chasse_cal@yahoo.com. e OCF Book Club meeting has relocated since e Jumping Bean is now closed permanently. OCF will now have Book Club at 2 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 31, Halloween, since new OCF member, Diane Grooters, will do the book review on A MAN CALLED OVE by Frederik Backman. OCF Book Club will meet at Luigi's Italian Restaurant, Strickland & MacArthur. Janelle Ramsey, Book Club Chair, is temporarily living in Nederland due to storm damage. Please RSVP to Anne Payne if attending OCF Book Club on Halloween, 409.313.7575 or annieoakley1116@gmail.com.

Orange County Historical Society to meet

a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX. Call 988-9886 or 474-2171 for more info. Calls are kept Conﬁdential.

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BC Strutters to hold fundraiser

OCF News for Community News

West Orange’s 2017 “Holiday in the Park” festival. is year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until dusk in the park next door to West Orange City Hall (2700 Western Avenue; West Orange, Texas). is home-town, community festival brings in people from around the area wanting to kick off the holiday season! e event will have food booths, craft booths and children’s activities. Non-electrical booth spaces (14’ x 14’) are available for $30 each, while electrical booth spaces (20’ x 14’) are $50 each. Booths are rented on a first-come, firstserved basis. Booth space is limited, so the sooner reservations are made, the better the booth location. e City of West Orange reserves the right to the sale of all carbonated beverages. NO alcohol of any kind will be sold at, or allowed on, the festival grounds. Rules and regulations, as well as a site map and registration form can be found on the City's website located at www.cityofwestorange.com. For further information, or to reserve a booth space, contact West Orange City Hall at 409-883-3468.

For the month of October, as in September, the Golden K Kiwanis Club of Orange will not meet for its regular Wed. meetings at Sunset Grove Country Club due to displacement of so many of its members. We will try for November. e next meeting of the board and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on ursday, October 19, 5PM for refreshments, 5:30PM, meeting, at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 Green Avenue. Everyone is encouraged to come for there are three events coming up we need volunteers for. Interested individuals are always welcomed.

Each class at St. Mary Catholic School takes turns doing morning announcements. Even the youngest students at St. Mary Catholic School can be leaders. Mrs. Rhonda Harmon’s PreK3 class lead prayers, pledges, Honor Code and school song for morning assembly. The youngsters did not miss a beat, on stage in front of the entire student body and staff. Pictured are (left to right): Mrs. Harmon, Melany Anchondo, Will Harris, Rylan Howington, Noah McFarlane, Simon Boehme and Karter Howington.

Orange Train Depot Museum phone change For information and rental prices for scheduling a special event in the historical Orange Train Depot Museum, please call 409-330-1576. e published number had to be changed because of the ﬂood.

Orange County Friends updates OCF (Orange County Friends) ﬁrst event for the year is Tues., Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Orange Railway Depot on Green Ave. A docent will give a tour. We will go to Novrotsky's on 16th Street for Dutch treat lunch at 11 a.m. e tour of Scarecrows has been cancelled as Shangri-La is closed for storm repairs. Please RSVP to Anne Payne, 409.313.7575 or annieoakley1116@gmail.com so reservations may be guaranteed. Wed., Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. is Mah Jong at the home of OCF president, Karen Akers on Tanager, 409.988.9706. Night Bunco returns on Mon., Oct. 16, at 6 p.m., but we still need a home, so please call or email Carolyn Lemons, Chair, if you can hostess, 409.779.0208 or Chasse_cal@yahoo.com. e Book Club meeting area at e Jumping Bean is now permanently closed. We will still have Book Club at 2 p.m. on urs., Oct. 26, since new member, Diane Grooters, will do the book review on A MAN CALLED OVE by Frederik Backman. We will meet at Luigi's Italian Restaurant at Strickland & MacArthur. Janelle Ramsey, Book Club Chair, is temporarily living in Nederland due to storm damage. Please RSVP to Anne Payne if attending Book Club at 409.313.7575 or annieoakley1116@gmail.com.

Thrift & Gift Reopened e rift & Gift has reopened. Vendors have checked in new items, and we have been blessed with many donations. Now all we need are customers and friends to come in. We are looking forward to seeing our friends and customers. Hours are from 9:00-3:00, Tuesday thru Friday at 350 N. 37th St (between Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union). You may reach us at 409886-7649.

Last Hurrah Reunion postponed until 2018 is is to let everyone know that the "Last Hurrah Reunion" for the following classes from Lutcher Stark High School has been postponed until 2018, 1949-1950 & 1951. is was scheduled for October 17th at the Orange County Expo Center. Several of our class mates have lost their home, their belongings and vehicles. Please keep all of them in your thoughts and prayers. As far as we know there have been no deaths reported of classmates due to the hurricane. If you have any questions you can call any of the following: Beverly (Hurst) Reeh @ 409-886-2595 or email - bjr423@att.net, Betty Nell (Prince) Futch @ 409-886-7139, Betty (Estes) Duhon @ 886-3150 andMary (Broom) Morgan @ 979-2514475 or email - sunsetoaks1@earthlink.net.

Holiday in the Park Scheduled Plans are now well underway for the City of

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Deaths and Memorials

Claude Edward Wimberley, 82, Orange

Virginia Murray Sowell, 85, Orange

Claude Edward Wimberley, 82, of Orange, Texas, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2017, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., ursday, October 12, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be CLAUDE EDWARD Reverend David WIMBERLEY Turner, of Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange and Chaplain Greg Edwards. Burial of cremated remains will be held at 2:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be preceding the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Born in Oil City, Louisiana, on October 23, 1934, Claude was the son of Charles Wimberley and Wilma Finley Wimberley. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and proudly served as a Justice of the Peace in Orange County for almost 30 years. He was a member of Madison Masonic Lodge 126, Scottish Rite Lodge-Galveston, Pipefitter Local 195, El Mina Shrine Temple, and the Galveston and Orange Shrine Club. Claude had a passion for golf in his younger years. He was a member of the local Lunch Bunch and enjoyed getting together with friends and former colleagues. He loved his Lord and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Wilma Wimberley; brother, Jerry Wimberley; and his sisters, Virginia Grooms and Charlene Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Pauline Wimberley; daughter, Paula Wimberley, of Orange; and son-in-law Jon Freeman; grandchildren, Aaron Vandagriff and wife Lacey, Amanda Gantt and husband Robert, Lauren Gilbert, and Derek Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Alexis Gantt, Bailey Vandagriff, Corbin Gantt, Riley Gilbert, Brielle Vandagriff, Chloe Mann, Logan Claude Gilbert, and Taylor Johnson; and his sister, Barbara Reisinger, of Tomball.

Virginia Murray Sowell, 85, a former longtime resident of Orange, died Saturday, September 30, 2017, in Rogers, Arkansas. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Reverend Lynn Ashcraft officiating. VIRGINIA MURRAY Burial will follow at SOWELL Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation was ursday, October 5, 2017, at the funeral home. Born in Security, Texas on February 7, 1932, Virginia was the daughter of Clifford Wilton Murray and Grace Mae (Mixon) Murray. She had been a resident of Orange for about 82 years before moving to Rogers, Arkansas. She was a member of North Orange Baptist Church in Orange and was a retired bakery manager at Market Basket in Orange. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Erney Morris Sowell; sons, Steven Wayne Sowell, Danny Morris Sowell and Michael Dale Sowell; brothers, Father Bernard Murray, Russell G. Murray and Jimmy B. Murray. She is survived by her sisters, Betty Street and her husband, Sam, Faye Karpman; brother, Ernest Murray and his wife, Donna; daughters-in-law, Sue Sowell Stokes and her husband, Jeff, and Joann Sowell. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Mark Sowell, his wife Sherry, and their children, Sarah and Daniel; Brian Sowell; Laura Sowell Gilson, her husband, Chad, and their daughter, Lydia; Sheryl Davis Moran, her husband, Todd, and their children, Ryan, Tyler and Cody; Trent Sowell, his wife Amie, and their children, Daegan and Cora; Wendi Sowell Stanley, her husband Chad, and their children, Shelby and Paige; Steven Sowell, his wife, Meagan, and their children, Aiden, Ava, Tripp and soon-to-be-born, Kesler Sowell.

Sebastian Bach, the former vocalist of the rock band Skid Row, will perform at the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 13, at all Ticketmaster outlets. Courtesy photo

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Bach sets Beaumont date By Tommy Mann e Record Fans of rock and roll will not want to miss what will be the best rock show of the fall as rocker Sebastian Bach performs his first ever concert in Beaumont. Bach will perform at the Jefferson eatre in Beaumont on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13, at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Beaumont Civic Center box office and HEB Plus on Dowlen Road in Beaumont. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or charged by phone at 800-7453000. Bach, 49, became one of the most popular vocalists in hard rock and metal as the vocalist for the rock band Skid Row. e group’s self-titled debut and sophomore release, “Slave to e Grind,” sold more than seven million copies in the United States and more than 20 million around the world, as the group became MTV staples thanks to hit songs such as “Youth Gone Wild,” “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Monkey Business,” “Wasted Time” and others. Since splitting with the band in 1996, Bach has gone on to release several impressive solo records which show his vocals are still arguably among the best in the business and his love of hard rock and metal remains intact. He released “Angel Down” in 2007, “Kicking & Screaming” in 2011 and “Give ’Em Hell” in 2014. In December 2016, Bach released his first book, “18 and Life on Skid Row,” which recounts his life as a rockstar in every sense of the word and his life on tour with Skid Row and other bands such as Bon Jovi, Guns ‘N Roses, Motley Crue, Aerosmith and more, along with details of his personal triumphs and tragedies. For more information on this

artist visit www.sebastianbach.com. Visit www.discoverbeaumont.com for more information on this and other events in the City of Beaumont. • • • Another great week of live entertainment is on tap for the region, including two legendary music acts performing this weekend in Southwest Louisiana for those willing to make the short road trip. Follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for updated listings of events and upcoming announcements. Wednesday, Oct. 11 Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tom Brandow @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Jairus Daigle @ Meek’s Lounge Ronnie Fruge @ Rikenjaks LC omas Teague @ e Rodair Roadhouse Julian and Rachael @ Rush Lounge Alex Rozell @ Tradewinds Tavern Tim Burge @ e West e Teague Bros. @ Wings to Go – Mid-County ursday, Oct. 12 Kay Miller and Aaron Sterling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Johnny Jiminez @ Granger’s Gator Hog Saloon Chad Richard @ Hamilton’s Dickie and the Tornadoes @ Larry’s French Market Curse and the Cure @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Britt Godwin and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub LN and the Crush @ Madison’s Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils @ Neches Brewing Company Blake Sticker @ Rikenjaks LC Alex Rozell @ e Rodair Roadhouse 3HG @ Rush Lounge

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Stoop Kids @ Sloppy’s Downtown David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Flamethrowers @ e Village at Morganﬁeld – Lake Charles Friday, Oct. 13 Grand Funk Railroad @ Golden Nugget Casino Alex Rozell @ Dylan’s Kay Miller and Aaron Sterling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Jairus Daigle and the Network @ e Foundation House - LC Wayne Dylan @ e Grill Roger Creager @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Earl Collins and Friends @ Jazz and Jokes Club John Cessac @ Joe’s Just One More Dani Lacour @ Koozie’s Drive ru Justin Martindale @ e L Bar Ken Marvel Band @ Larry’s French Market Boogerbear, Tight Cloak, Olivia Gardner @ e Logon Café Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Mackenzie’s Pub Snafu @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza – Calder Ave. Snorlaxxx, e Ramblin’ Boys, Carreerrs, Echoed Sycamore @ e Red Room Honey Jar, Carl Richardson @ Rikenjaks - LC Curse and the Cure @ e Rodair Roadhouse 3HG @ Rush Lounge Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie @ Sawdust Saloon Blake Sticker @ irsty’s Saturday, Oct. 14 e Beach Boys @ Golden Nugget Casino Alter Ego @ Brick and Barley Laurel and e Electric Circus @ Crystals Downtown Culverhouse @ Dylan’s Kay Miller and Aaron Ster-

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Pictured left to Right: Tien doan, victoria doan, lucy Fields, lan Thao doan, Elisha Bell, and Todd lintzen

Pictured left to right: Michael Hanneman, Charley Elkins, Jessica McCord, Ronnie Elkins, Counselor Candi Patterson, Superintendent dr. Stephen Patterson, and Principal Zach Quinn.

Doan named September student Chamber names Elkins OF Student of Sept. e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the September Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Victoria Doan. Victoria was presented her certificate and gift bag by Chamber Ambassador and Board Member Lucy Fields, at the October Networking Coffee hosted by e Classy Peacock. She received gift certificates and gifts from: e Classy Peacock, COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Bridge City Bank, Sabine River Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Complete Staffing, Five Point Credit Union, Bridge City Walmart, MCT Credit Union, and Neches Federal Credit Union. Victoria is the daughter of Tien and Lan ao Doan and is ranked #1 of 197 with a GPA 4.79. Victoria’s Awards and Honors include: • NASA Aerospace Scholar • National Honor Society • Perfect Attendance • AP Scholar

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• ADT Kick Company • National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists nominee • Pre AP/AP Classes Victoria’s Clubs and Organizations include: • Academic Team • UIL Academics – Secretary • Student Council – Executive Oﬃcer • Strutters – Vice President • En Croix – Treasurer • Varsity Soccer • Spanish Club – President • Book Club • Interact Victoria’s Community Service includes: • Southeast Medical Center – Jr. Volunteer • St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Alter Server, Choir, and Spring Festival • Vietnamese Eucharistic Group – Youth Leader •Harvey Relief Donation Center – Volunteer Shannon King, Social Studies Teacher, said, “Victoria Doan is a delight both in class and as an

Bret Michaels, the vocalist of rock band Poison and reality television personality, performed a concert with his solo band this past Saturday (Oct. 7, 2017) at the golden Nugget Casino in lake Charles, la., in front of a capacity crowd. Michaels and his solo band performed Poison hits such as “Talk dirty to Me,” “Every Rose Has its Thorn,” “unskinny Bop,” and “Nothin’ But a good Time,” as well as covers of “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Rock and Roll All Nite.” Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

individual. She always has a ready smile upon her face and is quick to oﬀer her expertise in a number of matters. In addition to Victoria’s excellent academic work, she was awarded the status of an AP Scholar after earning a 3 or higher on at least three diﬀerent AP exams by the end of her junior year. Victoria is only one of two of our seniors to be awarded this honor this year by the CollegeBoard Advanced Placement group. Victoria’s achievement places her in a selective group of students worldwide who have earned this honor: this achievement will also be noted on any scores sent by CollegeBoard to requested universities. I have very much enjoyed having Victoria in my history classes and look forward to seeing what new honors and adventures Victoria has in her future.” When asked about her future plans, Victoria said, “After high school, I strive to major in Biology, and then research in medicine.”

e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the September Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Ronnie Elkins. Ronnie was presented his certificate and gift bag by Ambassador Michael Hanneman, owner of Whitetail Construction Services, October 10th coffee hosted by e Classy Peacock. He received gift certificates and gifts from: e Classy Peacock, COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Bridge City Bank, Sabine River Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Complete Staffing, Five Point Credit Union, Bridge City Walmart, MCT Credit Union, and Neches Federal Credit Union. Ronnie is the son of Charley Elkins and Jessica McCord. He has a GPA of 4.71 and is ranked 4 of 104. Ronnie’s awards and honors include: • All A Honor Roll — 4 years • Big “O” Awards in English, Math, Science and History Ronnie’s clubs and organizations include:

• National Honor Society- 2 years • UIL Spelling • UIL Journalism • Yearbook Staff 2017-2018 Community Service • Volunteered with Shangri La Botanical Gardens – Fall Festival 2016 & Earth Day 2017 • Volunteered with the Orangefield Athletic Booster Club • Volunteered with hurricane Harvey Relief • Volunteered with Orangefield Little Dribblers Mrs. Campbell, World History teacher, said, “It was my pleasure to have Ronnie Elkins as a student in Honors World History. He is a very intelligent and very pleasant young man.” Mrs. Johnson, Economics teacher, said, “A sweet young man with a great sense of humor. I taught Ronnie as a freshman and it is exciting to see the wonderful young man he has become. Congratula-

From Page 6A ling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar 70Times7, Drive On Mak, Fire! is Way @ e Gig Gus Johnson and Riverkatz, Brad Brinkley Band, Flashback, Greg Blanchard @ Granger’s Gator Hog Saloon Paul Gonsoulin @ e Grill Curse and the Cure @ Hamilton’s Cool Breeze @ Hardheads Icehouse Britt Godwin and Company @ Honky Tonk Texas Danny Dillon @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Ken Marvel Band with Jivin’ Gene, Parker James, Gene Terry @ Jeﬀerson County Singles Club Justin Martindale @ e L Bar George Dearborne and Branded @ Larry’s French Market Stoop Kids, Daikaiju, Oh! Kelly @ e Logon Cafe Still Cruisin @ Mackenzie’s Pub e Bogarts, Robert Frith @ Madison’s John Cessac and e Texas Outlaws @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Snafu, Ukulady’s Man @ Rikenjaks - LC Merle Jam @ Rikenjaks South Street Aaron Williams @ e Rodair Roadhouse 3HG @ Rush Lounge Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Sombrero Mexican Grill Uncle Lucius @ Stingaree Restaurant e Undrai Fizer Project @ Suga’s Bronco Junior @ Tammy’s

ree Legged Dawg @ Texas Ave. Tavern John Guidroz @ irsty’s underbird Rose @ Tia Juanita’s - Lumberton Sunday, Oct. 15 e Robert Cray Band @ Jeﬀerson eatre Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Roc N Doc @ Granger’s Gator Hog Saloon Dickie and the Tornadoes @ Jeﬀerson County Singles Club Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet, Acoustic Pie @ Rikenjaks-LC 3HG @ Rush Lounge Wayne Cook @ Suga’s Monday, Oct. 16 Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Blake Sticker @ e Grill Jeremy Porter and the Tucos @ Neches Brewing Company Rachael and Ian @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Oct. 17 Brad Brinkley @ Dylan’s Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Pug Johnson @ Madison’s Matt Ash @ Rikenjaks South Street Two for e Road @ Rush Lounge Tim Burge @ Tradewinds Tavern

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tions, Ronnie.” Mrs. Droddy, Technology teacher, said, “Ronnie excels at anything he decides to do. In UIL he is an excellent speller and writer. As is teacher, I enjoy Ronnie’s work ethic, intelligence and unique personality.” Mrs. Taylor, Yearbook, said, “Ronnie is a very hardworking student with a strong work ethic. He always strives to do his best in the classroom and UIL events. He has proven to be a responsible and dependable young man and sets an example for his peers.” Mrs. Bellard, Technology teacher, said, “is year I have the pleasure of teaching Ronnie Elkins for the second time. Ronnie is the kind of student every teacher loves to have in class. He always performs at an above average level, going above and beyond to be successful in everything he does.” After graduation, Ronnie plans to attend college at Lamar University.

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KAZ’S FEARLESS FOOTBALL FORECAST Upcoming High School, College and NFL Games By JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

WEST ORANGE-STARK over HAMSHIRE-FANNETT The Mustangs just got through two weeks against very formidable opponents and played very well late in the game when it counted the most. A letdown this week in the District 12-4AII opener would not be abnormal. But Head Coach Cornel Thompson is aware of this situation and won’t let it happen. Mustangs chalk up consecutive win No. 32.

SILSBEE over LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE The Battlin’ Bears have the home field advantage for this District 10-4A-I opener, but that might be the only plus they have against this very talented opponent.

BRIDGE CITY over CLEVELAND The Cardinals will find out real quickly if playing the likes or playoff-bound West OrangeStark, Newton and Jasper got them ready to successfully defend their league title. Hopefully it has!!

LIBERTY over ORANGEFIELD The Panthers were in a rebuilding mode last season and paid the price for it. But Liberty comes into F.L McClain Stadium with a 4-1 record and should give the Bobcats all they can handle, and more.

VIDOR over LUMBERTON The Pirates lost a heart-breaker to Nederland last week 28-21 and should take their wrath out on the Raiders Friday night.

GROVETON over DEWEYVILLE Both teams have had two weeks to prepare for each other and begin District 12-2A-I play with a clean slate. Hopefully the Prates are better than their 1-3 record indicates.

COVENANT CHRISTIAN over ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN It looks like the hard-luck times will continue for the Lions.

West Orange-Stark Mustang quarterback Chaka Watson tucks the ball and runs for the 23-yard winning touchdown as the Ponies beat Kenndale. RECORd PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustangs escape with close victory By MERI ELEN JACOBS For e Record Football fans around the state of Texas had their eyes and ears pealed to Dragon Stadium in Nacogdoches this past Friday night as the state-ranked WO-S Mustangs took on the state-ranked Kennedale Wildcats. e game between the two was a spotlight game and the teams did not disappoint in a contest that ended in overtime when WO-S’ Chaka Watson took the football 23 yards up the middle to the endzone to give the Mustangs the win, 23-20. e victory extended the most wins in the state to 31 currently. “It was a tremendous game,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “at old fighting spirit came out in the fourth quarter and we were able to stay with it and beat a quality team. We won’t face a better football team than that one the remainder of the year.” e Chain Gang defense got started right off the bat as Teshaun Teel hit Kennedale’s Jaden Knowles in the back field causing a fumble on their second play from scrimmage. Two plays later, Watson scored from 17 yards out and

put the Mustangs up 7-0 with a good PAT by kicker Chad Dallas. Kennedale’s next series was ended early when Paul Ivory jumped on a loose ball. However, the Mustangs weren’t able to capitalize on the recovery. Kennedale got on the board to start the second quarter with a 29 yard field goal by kicker Kevin Tiero. e Wildcats scored again on a 31 yard run by Evan Jowers. On their next series, Teel jumped in front of a Jowers pass but again, the Mustangs stalled and weren’t able to capitalize, heading to the dressing room at the half down, 9-7. “(Teshaun) Teel had his best game so far,” ompson said. “On the defensive side, Ja’Corry Brady had a good showing at noseguard and JaQualin Coleman had a good game. We are still looking for the right combination on offense and defense.” Ivory came up with another fumble in the third quarter, and Dallas hit a 31 yard field goal to put the Mustangs up by one, but on the Wildcats next series, Knowles got loose and ran 81 yards to go up, 17-10. Watson tied the game to start the fourth quarter, running four yards for the score. Dal-

las’ PAT was good. e Mustangs tried for a field goal late in the game that was blocked and the game went into overtime, tied at 17. Kennedale used six plays to kick a field goal in overtime before the Mustangs took over. On the second play, Watson stepped back to pass, tucked the ball and ran 23 yards for the winning touchdown.� “Chaka played really well on offense and made good decisions,” ompson said. He finished the game with all three touchdowns, and 116 yards rushing. He was also able to recover several high snaps, avoiding fumbles. e Mustangs will face the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns this week in the second phase of the season, district. e Longhorns are 2-3 with wins over East Chambers and Kelly. ey return seven on offense and seven on defense from a team that went 1-9 last year. “ey are a better football team this year,” ompson said. “eir coach has had an off season with them and that makes a difference. ey have good size and are bigger than we are.” e “bell cow” of the team is Tyrese White,

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LAMAR over INCARNATE WORD Hopefully the week off did the Redbirds some good and they are ready to start winning in Southland Conference.

HIGH SCHOOL Beaumont West Brook over The Woodlands (Thursday); Port Arthur Memorial over Port Neches-Groves, Nederland over Beaumont Central, Jasper over Rusk, Buna over Kountze, Kirbyville over Coldspring, Woodville over Trinity, Anahuac over Hitchcock, LaMarque over Hardin, East Chambers over Hempstead, Lovelady over West Sabine, Evadale over Hull-Daisetta, Newton over Crockett, Centerville over West Hardin, Sabine Pass over Burkeville, Pope John XXIII over Beaumont Kelly, Beaumont Legacy Christian over Magnolia Legacy Prep Christian, High Island over Apple Springs.

COLLEGE Troy over South Alabama (Today-Wed.); Louisiana-Lafayette over Texas State (Thursday); Clemson over Syracuse and Washington State over California (Both Friday); Central Arkansas over Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston State over Northwestern State, Nicholls State over Abilene Christian, Southeastern Louisiana over Houston Baptist, Temple over Connecticut, Army over Eastern Michigan, North Carolina State over Pittsburgh, Texas Tech over West Virginia, Northern Illinois over Buffalo, Mississippi State over BYU, Tennessee over South Carolina, Louisville over Boston College, Florida State over Duke, Marshall over Old Dominion, Alcorn State over Prairie View A&M, Auburn over LSU, Miami over Georgia Tech, Maryland over Northwestern, Ole Miss over Vanderbilt, North Carolina over Virginia, Navy over Memphis, Mississippi Valley State over Alabama A&M, Western Kentucky over Charlotte, LouisianaMonroe over Georgia State, New Mexico State over Georgia Southern, Middle Tennessee State over UAB, Central Florida over East Carolina, Texas A&M over Florida, Florida International over Tulane, Jackson State over Tuskegee, Southern Miss over UTEP, Alabama over Arkansas, South Florida over Cincinnati, Georgia over Missouri, Iowa State over Kansas, Michigan over Indiana, Rutgers over Illinois, TCU over Kansas State, Akron over Western Michigan, Miami, O. over Kent State, Bowling Green over Ohio, Wisconsin over Purdue, Toledo over Central Michigan, Ohio State over Nebraska, Michigan State over Minnesota, Alabama state over Texas South-

ABOvE: The Orangefield Bobcat defense moves in to stop a diboll ball carrier in nondistrict action. Clayson Choate and Kaiden dubose make the tackle. On Friday the Bobcats host liberty. Kick-off is at 7:30. RECORd PHOTO: darren Hoyland lEFT: Zach dischler moves the ball downfield for the Orangefield Bobcats against diboll. RECORd PHOTO: darren Hoyland

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Orangefield's Zach dischler rambles for yardage against the diboll defense. The Bobcats lost the non-district contest 35-14. This week Orangefield begins district action by hosting liberty. RECORd PHOTO: darren Hoyland

Orangefield Bobcat Chase Broussard brings down a diboll ball carrier. The Bobcats fell to diboll 35-14 in non-district action. RECORd PHOTO: darren Hoyland

Orangefield Bobcat defenders swarm a diboll ball carrier. On the tackle are Jacob Harvey and Clayson Choate. On Friday the Bobcats open district action at home against liberty. RECORd PHOTO: darren Hoyland

Orangefield Bobcat Brett Fregia chases down a diboll ball carrier in non-district football. The Bobcats host liberty on Friday. RECORd PHOTO: darren Hoyland

The Chain gang defense takes down Wildcat dJ Kirven. Kirven, who finished last season with close to 1500 yards, was held to less than 100 yards. RECORd PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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WOS Mustang Justin Sibley blocks for quarterback Chaka Watson in his first touchdown. Watson finished the night with 116 yards. RECORd PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

WOS Mustang Tyshon Watkins sacks Kennedale's Evan Jowers for a loss. Teshaun Teel Recovered the ball, setting up the Mustangs first touchdown. RECORd PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

WOS Mustang Kaleb Ramsey bulldozes the way for Justin Sibley. RECORd PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustangs who according to ompson is a 3 year starter and runs track. ey will lthrow to him or he can also run out of the backﬁeld. ey run a 50 defense which is the same defense that the Mustangs run. eir noseguard is Mason Dubois who weighs in around 260. e Longhorns bounce between senior Hunter Spacey and Marcus Morris in the quarterback position. Both start on defense also. “Our goal is to not only win

From Page 1B but to improve ourselves individually as well as, as a football team,” ompson said. “We still have 3 or 4 positions that are still up for grabs and have to improve our special teams.” e combined JV/freshmen team defeated Bridge City, 20-0 last ursday at home. Andre omas had a 20 yard TD run and an 11 yard run for a touchdown. Clint Williams had a 62 yard touchdown run. Kicker Angel Iberra hit 2 of 3 PATs. Oﬀensive Standouts

were Andre omas, Clint Williams, Courtney Davis and Floyd Mouton. Defensive standouts in the win were Hykien Taylor, Tyron Riley and Tyron Brown. e team will play Hamshire-Fannett at home ursday at 6. Tickets for the ﬁrst district game at Hamshire-Fannett will only be sold Friday night at the gate. Adults are $5 and students $3. is weeks’ is Spook the Longhorns!

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GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES e following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Struggles with Math A game warden was on patrol opening day of dove season in Bee County and, while checking a group of hunters, found numerous violations. When the warden contacted one individual with a pile of 14 dove on his truck who was still actively hunting, the hunter stated he needed one more bird to ﬁnish out his 15-bird daily bag limit. “What’s in the bag?” the warden asked, pointing to the man’s game bird bag. He then reluctantly produced one dove from his game bag. When the warden asked him if he had any more birds, the math-challenged hunter sheepishly withdrew three more from his bag. Cases were ﬁled for exceeding the daily limit on dove.

360 Divided by 8 Equals Zero Webb County game wardens on patrol encountered eight hunters who seemed to be having great success based on the amount of shooting that they were doing. Upon contacting the individuals, one of the wardens walked into the field and immediately noticed large amounts of milo scattered throughout the field. Baiting fields to attract migratory game birds during hunting season is illegal, as is hunting dove over bait. An inspection of one hunter’s vehicle revealed two empty bags of milo feed in the truck bed. After speaking with all eight hunters, they admitted to knowingly hunting the baited area, as well as placing the bait

the previous day. e wardens subsequently seized approximately 360 mourning and white-winged dove and cited eight hunters for various hunting and baiting violations. Civil restitution is pending. All edible resources were donated.

Good Catch A Morris County game warden observed two people fishing on Big Cypress Creek and made contact to check for compliance. Neither subject had a fishing license. An ID check revealed a warrant against one of the individuals for organized crime out of Upshur County. While getting the warrant confirmed, a Lone Star police officer arrived on scene for backup. While being patted down for the officer’s safety, one subject was in possession of five grams of methamphetamine and prescription drugs in his pocket. Both subjects were transported to the county jail. Inventory was conducted on the vehicle and an additional 20 grams of methamphetamine was found along with a digital scale. e citations and charges are pending.

Brought to Bay A Hunt County game warden was on patrol when he heard over the radio that a Greenville police unit was in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle. e suspect driving the vehicle was a wanted fugitive in Oklahoma. e fleeing vehicle eventually wrecked on a gravel road in southern Hunt County. e suspect evaded officers and disappeared into nearby woods. A perimeter was set up by numerous officers in the area. e warden responded along with a prison

search dog team. Mounted on horseback, the warden and oﬃcers from the prison followed the search dogs into the woods where the suspect was quickly located hiding in a tree. e suspect was taken into custody and the warden escorted him to a waiting Greenville PD squad car.

Fetch Him Up Rex! While checking ﬁshermen at a local community lake near Greenville late one afternoon, a Hunt County game warden approached an individual who suddenly dropped his equipment and ﬂed into the nearby brush. Rather than pursue the man into the brush in total darkness, the warden called the Greenville Police Department

and requested K-9 assistance. A K-9 oﬃcer arrived shortly accompanied by his dog, Rex, who shortly after picking up a scent trail convinced the fugitive to come out of hiding. An investigation revealed the man was heavily intoxicated, and was in possession of syringes and other drug paraphernalia. He had also been ﬁshing without a license and driving on a suspended license. An arrest was made and the cases are pending.

Bagging Buzzards Game wardens were working South Zone dove hunters near El Campo when they received a call from a local hunter claiming that he had seen several subjects in an adjacent ﬁeld who had shot and killed vultures.

e wardens made contact with three individuals who initially denied shooting anything but dove. After a brief interview, and several lies later, the suspects ﬁnally confessed to shooting and killing two vultures and revealed the birds’ location. Citations for killing protected non-game birds were issued and restitution is pending.

Hogging the Squirrels Game wardens were working the Cooper Wildlife Management Area on the Delta/Hopkins County line, checking teal hunters, when they heard several shots and people hollering in the river bottom. e wardens located a small vehicle and decided to wait for the hunters to return. As they waited, more

shots and hollering were heard. A subject eventually returned to the car and retrieved several water bottles. Contact was made and the wardens determined the hunter was attempting to conceal the location of his hunting buddies. A search of the vicinity uncovered three subjects hiding in the woods in possession of ﬁve dead hogs. A search of their bags revealed several squirrels wrapped in plastic bags and a subsequent search of the vehicle’s trunk revealed several more squirrels concealed in plastic bags. One of the hunters had a warrant out of Dallas County for driving while intoxicated. Charges are pending for hunting/possessing squirrels during closed season.

Enough with the high water already COLBURN FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Mrs. Lucille Pratt was standing in the Wal-Mart foyer glaring at the light rain beginning to fall across the parking lot when I mentioned that it looked as if it might pass pretty quickly. “It can’t quit quick enough,” she snapped back without ever turning in my direction. “I have had it with rain,” she was quick to add. “We moved down here seventy-two years ago and never flooded once before Hurricane Ike. Now we are jammed together in our little travel trailer for the third time in the last ten years and I have had it!” “As soon as it quits raining I think I’ll take these groceries home, load up my parakeet, and move to Arizona. at stupid trailer gets smaller every day,” she added looking me dead in the eye for the first time. “At my age, rattlesnakes and heat would be more tolerable than hurricanes and the smell of bleach.” I don’t personally see moving to Arizona as a viable alternative, but lots of folks in the area share her disgust. When Gary Stelly called Tuesday morning to ask about the flooding on the east end of Green Avenue, I immediately drove down there. e fact that there was any water at all was a little disconscerting, but it was apparently the result of the combination of a full moon, a big incoming tide and the disturbance in the Gulf. Saturday morning, Jerry Myers was pressure washing a storage building at the Or-

ange Boat Club as Adams bayou crept ever closer to undoing all of their remodeling efforts. Most of the parking lot was covered in ankle deep water that had stopped rising just below the threshold. “Enough is enough,” said Myers not exactly in those words. In spite of the unwanted additional water, if you can determine exactly where the inundated ramp is and safely launch your boat, your chance of catching a fish has been very good. Both the bass in the river, as well as parts of the lake, have been very cooperative and most of them are in the 12 to 15 inch range. You can catch them on a variety of lures, but two of the most popular have been a solid pink or electric blue Whacky worm and a quarter ounce spinner bait. Not only have those two choices been producing better bass, but slot redfish as well. Darrell Weis said that he has just had a blast catching the bass on small topwaters, but most of them have been smaller fish. He added that a single number five willow leaf blade had been the ticket with the spinnerbait. Most of the Whacky worm fishermen have tweaked their rigging strictly because of the redfish that don’t know they are supposed to leave it alone. Mark Riggs said they are not fishing it with the conventional piece of nail to speed up the sinking process. “Rather than the nail,” he pointed out, “we

are adding a swivel between our 12 to 14 pound test braid and a foot or so of 15 pound monofilament. e braid is more sensitive and strong enough to deal with the reds and the swivel replaces the weight of the nail.” e water clarity in the lake is about as good as it can get, but the high water has really scattered the fish. I talked with Capt. Chuck Tuesday and he said that in spite of all of the water in the marsh, they were seeing very few fish and virtually no shrimp. e terns and gulls have not been ratting out nearly as many schooling reds as they were even a week ago. I think the high water has scattered the bait and the fish have had to stay on the move to eat regularly. When you are fortunate enough to quickly pick up a couple of fish, either drop your anchor or bury your Talon as quickly as possible. More often than not, those fish have either herded together a small group of bait fish or you have stumbled up on an isolated piece of structure. Mark the spot on your GPS before leaving! Saul Leger said they put together three consecutive good trips fishing at night last week on Toledo Bend. “We limited every night,” said Leger, “and most of our bass were in the two to three pound class.” ey were fishing frogs and buzz baits over the lay down grass in three to six feet of water. eir best bite was between midnight and dawn all three nights. He added that they were still catching crappie over their brush piles as well.

ShareLunker to begin year-round season ATHENS – After more than 31 years of collecting and spawning 13 pound or larger “lunker” largemouth bass, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker Program is announcing big changes and an expanded mission in an effort to better engage the public in the promotion and enhancement of lunker bass fishing in Texas public waters. e ShareLunker participation season will now run each year from Jan.1 through Dec. 31; a change from previous seasons. But similar to last year, only those entries collected between Jan. 1 – March 31 will be accepted as broodstock for spawning. “is provides the greatest opportunity to obtain eligible fish for spawning while minimizing the risk of additional handling and possible mortality,” said Kyle Brookshear, ShareLunker program coordinator. Outside of the spawning window, the new year-round participation season will allow for anglers catching bass 8 pounds

or larger to submit information about their catch through a web application in four categories: 8 pounds or larger, 10 pounds or larger, 13 pounds or larger and 13 pounds or larger with a spawning donation. e goal is to increase the number of participants in the Toyota ShareLunker program and expand large fish catch rate data for fisheries biologists, Brookshear said. As a bonus, the new size categories open up more ways for anglers to receive prizes and incentives for participating. “is citizen scientist initiative will allow fisheries biologists to better monitor the impact of ShareLunker stockings across Texas and provide more incentives and opportunities for Texans to help us make our bass fishing bigger and better than ever,” Brookshear said. Other spawning program changes include converting the entire hatchery broodstock to pure-Florida ShareLunker offspring. Genetically pure offspring will be maintained on the hatchery, grown to adulthood, then distributed to production

hatcheries and used as broodstock. Eventually, all hatcheryheld Florida largemouth bass broodstock will be descendants of ShareLunkers, Brookshear said. Additionally, attempts will be made to spawn all donated eligible ShareLunkers — regardless of the degree of genetic introgression. Offspring of female genetic intergrades will be combined and stocked back to the source locations for all ShareLunker entries for the year. “People come to Texas from all over the country for our lunker bass fishing, and it’s still very rare to catch a 13 pounder,” said Mandy Scott, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center director. “So that’s why ShareLunker is special. We learned a long time ago that these fish were important and we wanted to try to capitalize on the big fish that we have in Texas already and make fishing even bigger and better.” Brookshear said the program will announce the full list of changes and the new prizes closer to the beginning of the season, but anglers can also

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look forward to a complete rebranding of the program to include a new logo, graphics, and eventually more ShareLunker Weigh Stations to aid in the weigh-in process. Additionally, education and outreach specialists at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center are developing ShareLunker science curriculum for Texas classrooms. For complete information and rules of the ShareLunker program, tips on caring for big bass and a recap of last year’s season, see www.tpwd.texas.gov/sharelunker/ . e site also includes a searchable database of all ﬁsh entered into the program. Or follow the program on social media at www.facebook.com/sharelunkerprogram/ . e Toyota ShareLunker Program is made possible by a grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation from Gulf States Toyota. Toyota is a longtime supporter of the Foundation and TPWD, providing major funding for a wide variety of education, ﬁsh, parks and wildlife projects.

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Bad decisions equal bad outcome for some KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

If one scrutinized last weekend’s various sports contests, he or she would have realized how one or two bad decisions could affect the outcomes of these events. Two that really stuck into my craw Sunday involved two of my favorite s p o r t s teams—the Houston Astros and the Dallas Cowboys. After overwhelming the Boston Red Sox in the first two games of the American League Divisional Series (ALDS) by striking early and often and posting a pair of 8-2 victories, they got off to another flying start Sunday in Game 3 of the best-of-three series. Houston jumped out to a 3-0 start in the first inning which would have been a 6-0 inning if Boston right fielder Mookie Betts hadn’t reached over the fence to rob Josh Reddick of a threerun homer. But to hand the Astros’ No. 3 starting pitcher Brad Peacock a nice lead before he throws a pitch is a real luxury. Peacock didn’t have his best outing and surrendered only one run after working his way out of a bases-loaded, none out situation. In the third frame, after a pair of hard-hit, two out doubles, Manager A.J. Hinch unceremoniously yanked Peacock in favor of southpaw Francisco Loriano to protect Houston’s 3-2 thirdinning lead. Two pitches later Loriano hung a slider to 20-year-old rookie Rafael Devers who sent it soaring out of the park, giving the Red Sox their first lead of the series and making Loriano the losing pitcher. Hinch ran into the same predicament Monday with veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who was in constant trouble, but was still successfully protecting Houston’s 2-1 lead. is time, instead of relieving with the lousiest pitcher on the staff (Loriano) like he did Sunday. Hinch summoned ace Justin Verlander with a runner on first. On Verlander’s third pitch, young Andrew Berintendi lofted a long fly out of the ball park, putting Boston in the lead 3-2. Red Sox ace Chris Sale took the mound for his first relief appearance in more than five years and completely

The Houston Astros celebrate a 5-4 game 4 win over the Red Sox this week, which clinched a Wild Card title and a berth to the American league Championship Series. shut down the Astros’ bats UNTIL Alex Bregman came to the plate in the eighth inning. And for the second time against Sale, the former LSU star belted a homer over the Green Monster in left field to tie the score. After George Springer singled, Boston bought in their ace reliever Doug Kimbrel, who threw a wild pitch. Reddick slapped a 100-mph fast ball to left for a single, scoring Springer as Houston regained the lead 4-3. But Devers led off the bottom of the eighth with an inside-the-park home run to tie the score again, 4-4. Astros relief specialist Ken Giles retired the next three hitters. e Astros had one last rally to perform and did it when Marwin Gonzalez was hit by a pitch and Jose Altuve walked. Ageless Carlos Beltran, the 40-yearold designated hitter who was batting for the first time after Hinch made another good move, swung late at a Kimbrel fast ball and banged it off the Green Monster for a double, scoring Gonzalez with what proved to be the winning run. Hinch really redeemed himself from Sunday’s mistakes and made the right managerial moves Monday that gave Houston a 5-4 victory which advanced them to the American League Championship Series. e Dallas Cowboys didn’t fare as well from the decision Head Coach

Jason Garrett made late in the game with the Cowboys trailing 28-24 and driving as the clock was winding down. For some unknown reason Garrett called a pass play on second down from the Green Bay 11 that fell incomplete, but more importantly stopped the clock, which helped the Packers immensely because they were out of time outs. On the next play quarterback Dak Prescott fooled everyone by faking to Ezekiel Elliott and trotting into the end zone untouched. e extra point gave Dallas the lead 31-28 with 1:13 left in the game. And that was more time than Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers needed as he marched his team downfield and connected with wide receiver Devante Adams on a 12-yard touchdown pass with only 11 seconds left in the game they won 35-31. If the Cowboys didn’t throw that stupid pass and had run the ball anywhere, they would have eaten up at least 35 more seconds and made it much more difficult for Rodgers to pull off the magic that he’s done so many times before. ere was another decision that made a difference in the game’s outcome. LSU, which was the laughingstock of Division I when little Troy upset them 24-21 the week before, ended up beating Florida 17-16 when the Gators’ holder spun the laces on the football

which caused kicker Eddie Pineiro to miss the ﬁrst extra point of his career, which made the diﬀerence in the outcome of the game. KWICKIES…e annual Red River Shootout has an added twist for Saturday’s game at the State Fair in Dallas. e Texas Longhorns are sky high after their 40-34 double-overtime win over Kansas State Saturday night in Austin. And just before the Texas win, Oklahoma was being upset by Iowa State 38-31 which could mean one of two things—either the Sooners are mad as hell and will take it out on Texas, or the Longhorns feel real good about the game knowing Oklahoma can be beaten by a team that fell to Texas. And speaking of overtime games, the one

between Western Michigan and Buffalo Saturday scored a record-setting 139 points with WMU winning 71-68 in seven overtime periods. It was the fourth game in Football Bowl Subdivision history to go into seven overtimes. e Syracuse-Pittsburgh game on Nov. 26, 2016 had a total of 137 points. Oklahoma was the only team in the top 10 of the Associated Press College Football Poll to lose last week. It really cost the Sooners, too, as they plummeted from No. 3 to No. 12 in this week’s poll, e top two teams, Alabama and Clemson, remained intact while Penn State moved up three places to No. 3, Georgia and Washington each climbed one spot to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. TCU and Wisconsin each jumped two slots to No. 6 and No. 7, respectively, Washington State came up three places to No. 8, Ohio State moved up one notch to No. 9 and Auburn jumped two places to No. 10. New additions to this week’s poll include Michigan State (21), Stanford (23), Texas Tech (24) and Navy (25). e Houston Texans not only lost the game to undefeated Kansas City Sunday night in NRG Stadium, but also will be without the heart of their defense when both J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus went down with what was described as season-ending injuries. JUST BETWEEN US…e Legion of Boom was credited in all of the Seattle area’s media outlets Monday in the Seahawks 16-10 upset victory over the Rams in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon. And the main headlines featured the Seahawks free safety Earl omas of Orange who caused a Ram fumble and intercepted a pass. His defensive teammates were responsible for causing three more Ram turnovers while quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 198 yards and a touchdown. e victory elevated Seattle’s record to 3-2 for a ﬁrst-place tie with the Rams in the NFC West Division.

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ern, Oklahoma State over Baylor, Arkansas-Pine Bluff over Central State, Oklahoma over Texas, Houston over Tulsa, UTSA over North Texas, Arkansas State over Coastal Carolina, Air Force over UNLV, Oregon State over Colorado, Utah State over Wyoming, Appalachian State over Idaho, Utah over Southern Cal, UCLA over Arizona, Fresno State over New Mexico, Colorado State over Nevada, San Diego State over Boise State, Washington over Arizona State, Stanford over Oregon, Hawaii over San Jose State.

PRO PICKS Carolina over Philadelphia (Thursday Night); Houston over Cleveland, Green Bay over Minnesota, New Orleans over Detroit, Atlanta over Miami, New England over NY Jets, Baltimore over Chicago, Washington over San Francisco, Tampa Bay over Arizona, Jacksonville over LA Rams, Oakland over LA Chargers, Kansas City over Pittsburgh, Denver over NY Giants; Tennessee over Indianapolis (Monday Night). Bye Week for Buffalo, Cincinnati, Seattle and Dallas.

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Orange County Church Directory Moved by priest’s martyrdom, French businessman returns to the faith

Fr. Jacques Hamel, the priest killed in August 2016 by ISIS jihadists.

Alvaro de Juana Catholic News Agency

Paris, France- Patrick Canac was baptized, but like so many others, drifted away from the Church over time. In recent months, however, the successful French businessman has had a change of heart, returning to the Catholic Church and even making a large donation for the construction of a new seminary in Avignon, France. What caused the drastic change? The witness of Fr. Jacques Hamel, the priest killed in August 2016 by ISIS jihadists as he was celebrating Mass in the small French town of Saint-Étienne-duRouvray, a suburb of Rouen. “I was brought up in the Christian faith. I was baptized and received all the sacraments of initiation, but then I drifted away from the practice of my faith for a long time,” Canac told CNA during a visit to Rome. “Last year, the murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel in a church near Rouen really hit me,” he said. “For terror to make its way into that church reminded me of the darkest times of

Successful French businessman Patrick Canac returned to the Church after the murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel.

our civilization.” “I had an immediate, reflexive reaction as if they had killed my brother. That someone can go into a church today and kill the celebrant is just terrible, it’s horrific, it’s the devil going into a church.” The French businessman had an instant reversion to the faith, realizing, “we all have Judeo-Christian roots” which “must be defended

and saved.” “It’s the same problem they have the Middle East, where Christians are being killed,” he reflected. “And I had an inner reaction, telling myself, ‘I’m a Christian and I’ve got to do something, put my talents to use’.” Canac promptly made a large donation to build the new Redemptoris Mater seminary in Avignon. The project is gradually becom-

ing a reality, and Pope Francis blessed the building’s cornerstone at his Sept. 4 general audience in Saint Peter’s Square. “I think it’s important for our Western countries – (including) France, of course – to be evangelized, that people be encouraged to return to the Church again. Because the Church is the cradle of our civilization,” Canac said. “I think of the first Christians, those who were pioneers, those missionaries and martyrs that spread the Gospel throughout the world. And that’s why I have put my business success to work by helping with the building project for the Redemptoris Mater seminary in Avignon.” He explained that seminary will help to re-evangelize Europe by forming the priests who will become modern-day missionaries, “priests that will evangelize people like me so they can return to the Church.” He continued: “After the murder of Fr. Hamel, I felt that our Judeo-Christian civilization is being threatened. Anything that will form people who will spread the Gospel, a Christian message of peace and love, must be helped.” Last October, Pope Francis allowed the opening of Fr. Hamel’s beatification cause, waiving the normal five-year waiting period after his death. “I am in complete agreement with Pope Francis proposing him for beatification,” Canac said. “Fr. Jacques in a martyr. What I have learned about his past life before he was killed is that he was a true Christian, worthy to be a martyr. He tried to convince his murderers that they were doing evil. His attitude was extraordinary and exemplary for everyone, Christians and non-Christians alike.”

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Triangle Baptist Church 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening serviceS: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

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Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366 Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m. Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Tommy Anthony

Minister of Music: Pam Nugent / Youth Minister: Brandon Swarers

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Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery Provided. Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm (www.faithorange.org)

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-313-2765

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

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Nightly Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

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

Pastor: Ruth Burch

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

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First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided). For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

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945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

401 N. 37th St. Orange 409-886-7276

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

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

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch • 735-3581

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Pastor Douglas Shows Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARGARET ESTELLE HAYES a/k/a MARGARET ESTELLE “BOBBIE” HAYES, Deceased, were issued on JULY 21, 2017, in Cause No. P17902, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Nancy Kay Allen a/k/a Nancy Kay Hayes Allen. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of EVALYN O’NEAL AXELSON a/k/a ANITA AXELSON, Deceased, were issued on OCTOBER 4, 2017, in Cause No. P17942, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Charles Robert Moxley, Jr. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SHARLA KAE EKINIA a/k/a SHARLA KAE EVANS-EKINIA, Deceased, were issued on OCTOBER 3, 2017, in Cause No. P17955, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Amanda Ann Welch and Amy Aletha Evans. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Nancy Kay Allen a/k/a Nancy Kay Hayes Allen c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

Charles Robert Moxley, Jr. c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

Amanda Ann Welch and Amy Aletha Evans c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 21st day of July, 2017.

DATED the 4th day of October, 2017.

DATED the 3rd day of October, 2017.

Stephen Howard

Nancy Kay Allen

Charles Robert Moxley, Jr.

Amanda Ann Welch and Amy Aletha Evans

Stephen Howard Attorney for:

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

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

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Stephen Howard Attorney for:

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

Respondent, NOTICE:

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your Attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken agaist you. You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being November 15, 2017. Said ANSWER may be filed with the District Clerk’s Office, Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave, Orange Texas 77630. Said Original Petition in Trespass to Try Title Action was filed and docketed in the Honorable 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk’s Office, Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave, Orange, Texas on October 3, 2017 in the following styled and numbered cause: The suit requests 1. Defendants’ heirs be cited by publication to provide notice of this petition; 2. Plaintiffs be awarded judgement for the fee simple title to and possession of the real property that is the subject of this suit; 3. That the Court grant such other relief at law and in equity that may be just and proper. CAUSE NO. 170324-C Barbara A. Jordan VS. Alan Bailey et al The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: Tommy Gunn 202 Border St. Orange, TX 77630 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said Court Orange, Texas, October 5, 2017. VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

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