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Vol. 57 No. 19

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Commissioners discuss employee benefits David Ball

For The Record

Ladies at the Thrift and Gift Shop work on another quilt masterpiece on September 4 at the store. The shop will celebrate their 43rd anniversary on September 12. Some of the volunteers have been there for more than 30 years. Pictured are Mary Guillot, Bobbie Linscomb, Barbara Miles, Janice Simmons, and Marie Bonnin.

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Quilting makes others sew happy Thrift and Gift Shop celebrates 43rd year David Ball

For The Record

K

ay Nuss, a staff member with Thrift and Gift, said volunteers come in everyday and everyone gets along well with others.

“We’ve had really nice new people come in here. They say ‘we didn’t know you’re here,’” she said.

This month marks 43 years for the Thrift and Gift Shop in Orange, according to a prior Record article.

It started downtown off Green Avenue as a place senior citizens could sell crafts and such to make a little extra money. They also sold lunches for $3, which was very popular with the people that worked downtown. Ladies gathered to make quilts and still gather for quilting a couple of days a week now.

Twelve years ago, the shop moved to the old Salk Elementary School located at 350 37th Street thanks to the efforts of

magazines, collectibles and vendor heirlooms, antiques of all kinds and quality used clothing.

These various activities provided seniors getting together at least weekly, or even more often at “their shop” which led to many new friendships.

A few of the early organizers were Pat and Glen Putnam, Velma Jeter, Iris Allen, and Inez Hubbard. Some of the volunteers, Mary Guillot, Velma Couture and Evelyn Adams, have been active for more than 30 years.

This shop was successful and was supported by an apThe patriotic quilt that will be raffled for the Thrift and Gift Shop for preciative community, it read. the Christmas in Orangefield celebration.

The Thrift and Gift Shop in RECORD PHOTOS: David Bal turn gave their support to the organizations of the Heritage volunteer Wynona Nance. selling their handmade items, Center and Putnam Place.

Some remodeling had to be and preserving crafts that had “Our shop is still best known completed before they could long been a part of American for the beautiful quilts prohouseholds such as quilting, duced,” according to the press open for business.

The nonprofit shop was or- knitting, crocheting, and sew- release. “The quilters make ganized in 1973 by a group of ing, read a press release from two anniversary quilts each community leaders who want- the organization.

They also offer handmade ed to give senior citizens a way THRIFT & GIFT Page 3A to supplement their income by crafts and gifts, books and

Employee benefits topped the list of agenda items when the Orange County Commissioners Court met on the afternoon of September 8.

One item addressed consisted of four parts: a. Implementation of sick time policy for exempt employees b. Sick time buy back program c. Longevity pay d. Vacation County Judge Brint Carlton said there was a lengthy discussion at a public workshop on these matters earlier in the day.

Minnie Hightower, Human Resource director, said salaried employees may accrue 96 hours and carry those over with no buy back.

Carlton said he wants something in writing for the policy before approval.

No action was taken on the sick time policy for exempt employees.

Barry Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner, said he favored

no action on a sick time buy back program and keep things as they are now.

He said the court can grandfather Burton where they are now in a last in, first out system. Employees have a maximum of 1,440 hours to bank.

“We can lock in the hours now. They can’t be banked for the buy back. They’re locked in at today’s rate. We can lock in the rate,” he said.

The policy doesn’t affect collective bargaining employees such as with the sheriff’s office.

Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, said the court could announce their intent that day and draft a written policy.

The motion passed was to breeze all buy back employees who are eligible at the hours they have accumulated at today’s rate.

The vote was four to one

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Local women to name ‘Men of Valor’ David Ball

For The Record

One organization is taking the time to recognize men in the community who go about making Orange County a better place to live.

The first-ever Men of Valor Recognition will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at the First Church of God in Orange, 1911 16th St. The Men of Valor Awards is a black-tie affair that will support the Oran-Je Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. community Thrust including Top Teen (scholarship), Status of Women, Community Beautification and Community Partnership, Community Easter Egg Hunt, and other community service activities. The selection is

based on community service, leadership and other contributions expressed in the community, organizations as a volunteers.

Mitchell said this is the first event of the Men of Valor in hopes it will become an annual event.

“It’s based on referrals in the community. We have a good representation from the entire community from all ages and backgrounds,” she said. “We will recognize those in the community or contributions and service. We hope the community will support it.”

Those being recognized include: Xavier King, Thomas Conway, Walter Riedle III, Eric

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Twenty years have passed since Foskey murder Debby Schamber For The Record

It has been 20 years ago this week since the brutal murder of 28-year-old Theresa Foskey.

Laura Badeaux, Foskey’s mother, sheds tears for her daughter and thinks about her daily. Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are a nightmare and will remain so for the rest of her life.

Badeaux says she is angry nobody has had to answer for the crime. At times the pain of losing her daughter is too much to bear. Badeaux feels it would been easier if Theresa had died from natural causes, but since she was suddenly murdered in one of the most gruesome crimes in Orange County history there is not a sense of clo-

A picture of Theresa before she was brutally murdered Sept. 8th, 1995. This week marks 20 years since her death.

sure she desperately seeks.

“They (the person(s) responsible for the murder) are still walking free and it’s not fair they are getting away with murder,” Badeaux said.

The nightmare began in Sept. 1995. Badeaux was at her beauty salon when she told a neighbor of Foskey’s to give her daughter a message to call her later. It was the neighbor who called her back. Badeaux was told there something was terribly wrong since there were several police cars at the Bayou Shadows trailer park where Foskey lived. The park was located near the intersection of Highways 62 and 87 but is no longer there.

Investigators reported making a gruesome discovery inside Foskey’s home, as blood

covered numerous surfaces inside the residence. Although no body was found in the trailer, it was evident to investigators someone had been murdered inside the small residence. Investigators worked to piece together what had happened. A dive team was initially sent out in search of Foskey’s body in the nearby waters of Cow Bayou. Officers did not have any leads indicating her body was there, only the fact that it was near the blood-spattered trailer.

A few days later, a fisherman would find parts of what was left of Foskey’s 5 feet 6 inch body in the murky waters of the Sabine River in Deweyville.

“I miss her every minute of the day,” Badeaux said. “I can only hope no other parent will

have to endure this type of pain. As a mother, I regret I wasn’t able to be there for her on the night she was murdered.”

In July 2009, James Edward Holden, of Deweyville, was arrested on capital murder charges in connection with the murder. The arrest was only a small part of the journey to seek justice.

“My family prayed, wished and hoped the case would move forward for so long,” Badeaux said.

But, they were sadly disappointed when the verdict was read. At one time she had confidence in the system, but doesn’t understand why some witnesses were never questioned and not all the facts were investigated more closely.

A year later, after Holden’s arrest, in July 2010, the case went to trial.

Badeaux was sitting in a front row of seat of the courtroom when Holden was brought in for a pre-trial hearing. As Holden was leaving and being lead away by deputies, he looked at Badeaux while slightly leaning in towards her and quietly said, “I didn’t do it.”

Badeaux was shaken, but was determined to see the case through to the end. .

As the day of the trial inched closer, each day was filled with anticipation and dread. She bravely walked up the steps of the courthouse and with everything she could muster entered the courtroom.

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Former OC resident growing in music industry David Ball

For The Record

Singer-songwriter Hunter Tynan Davis is making a name for himself in the music industry, but coming home to Southeast Texas is still a thrill to him.

The former Orange resident played a show last month at the LogOn Cafe in Beaumont to a packed house.

“It was fantastic. We had the biggest turnout. It was an unbelievable experience. We’ve seen a lot of people,” he said.

“It’s good to play here in Beaumont instead of only Houston.”

Davis now lives in Nashville and he’s on the road touring in support of his EP, “You Are Here.” And by the way, this isn’t his first time playing the LogOn. Davis started playing there when he was 13 during open mic night. His dad, Shaun Davis, has also played there.

The next night, Davis played Hunter Tynan Davis, left, a former Orange resident. He recently played in Beaumont in support of his EP, at Seabrook in an “awesome “You Are Here.” He’s been spending his time touring, writing songs and recording. To his right is bass house concert” to finish his player and best friend, Daniel Hyberger. tour. He played before 50 to 60 do) playing on his fathers old istered nine or 10 sacks and player, Daniel Hyberger, is fopeople in a living room. spanish guitar and playing mu- was named to the Super Gold cused on being humble and as “It was laid back. We could sic. As the years progressed, Team. genuine as he can be. talk to everyone. It was a really Hunter’s playing and songwrit“We want to be genuine to He tore his ACL while at cool experience,” he said. ing abilities grew along with MSU. While going through re- the music and be us and have Born on the Gulf of Mexico, his love of sports. habilitation to make a come- fun. We respect the people, Hunter Tynan Davis literally After a brief stint playing Di- back Hunter started playing ourselves and the music,” Davis spent his formative years gain- vision I college football, the gigs around Lake Charles. said. ing his “balance” on the bow of path of life was made clear...

He calls his brand of music “That’s where my heart was his grandfathers shrimp boat, music. (playing music). The Division I Americana/Rock and performs according to his website.

“At PN-G I was committed level has to be your life and I ballads, rock and roll, blues, “Every day was in pursuit of to being a baseball pitcher and wanted to pursue music,” Davis etc. “An accumulation of life.” the rising sun and race to catch growing into it,” Davis said. “I said. “You need dedication at Some of his influences range it before it sank into the ocean. made Varsity in football my that level. I moved to Nashville from Jackson Browne and John Aside from the unique geo- sophomore year. I became fast- and that was the best decision Lennon, to Stevie Ray Vaughn. graphical environment he hap- er and I was still growing. of my life.”

“It’s (his music) is heavy guipened to be fostered in, a rich There’s nothing in the country Davis enrolled in music at tar-driven. We have a plethora and intense home life allowed like playing football at PN-G. Lamar State College-Port Ar- of songs in our arsenal and his song writing abilities to During my senior year I was thur and became a full-time we’re well rounded,” he said. blossom. Hunter’s mother scouted to play Division I.” Nashville music critic Beth student and traveling songTammy was a free spirited Prior to PN-G he attended writer. Throughout this time McAllister wrote following a fashionista and his Father schools in the Little Cypress- period he traveled the coun- recent show: “With a sound so Shaun, a political word- Mauriceville CISD from third- try and opened up for acts such intense and ready to cater to smith; who parlayed his grade to ninth-grade. as Aretha Franklin and Johnny the masses of people ready for own unparalleled song writing He was offered a full-ride Preston. After graduation new music, it seems like Huntabilities into a satisfying politi- scholarship to McNeese State Hunter made his move to er Tynan Davis is already gearcal career,” it read. ing up for the big stage limeUniversity. Hurricane Rita Nashville, Tennessee.

At the age of eleven Hunter shortened his senior year in As a musician, Davis said he light. Energy and drive like his began (as many songwriters high school though he still reg- and his best friend and bass will not be wasted; perhaps

we’ll see him take to selling out arenas sooner rather than later.”

After attending Tennessee State University for music business Davis toured much of the country across the U.S. In 2014, Davis recorded and released his first album “You Are Here” with Grammy Award winning producers and songwriters Gordon Kennedy and Ben Cooper.

Ben Cooper recently penned a number of the songs for Ricky Skagg’s 2013 album “Mosaic” and Gordon Kennedy is an iconic Nashville producer, guitarist, and Grammy Award winning songwriter who wrote Eric Clapton’s Song of the Year,

“Change The World”. Gordon also produced albums for Peter Frampton and Faith Hill. Davis and Hyberger met while attending Tennessee State University School of Music. Hyberger will spend in his home state of Kentucky and the band will return in October with a show at The Woodlands and then be in the studio for six months.

“All the venues have been great to us. We’ve had a good rapport and they ask us to come back,” Davis said. “The next time we’re in Texas we’ll try to play in Beaumont. It’s a gumbo pot of culture. We’re really excited.”

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Orange Council address a plethora of issues Tuesday David Ball

For The Record

The agenda at the meeting of the Orange City Council on the morning of September 8 ranged from trash pick-up, to taxes and budgets, to economic development.

An ordinance amending certain portions of the city code of ordinances pertaining to garbage and trash collection services was passed.

Premises used for private residences will be charged $21 monthly plus applicable tax per water meter. Premises used for private residences which are located outside the city limits shall be charge double the current residential rates.

The maximum amount collected and method of collection shall be set out in detail in the contract between the city and the present contractor.

The charge for a second cart service requested at any residence will be an additional $14.30 plus applicable tax per month.

Apartments and multifamily units, not receiving containerized service, shall be charged $21.00 monthly plus applicable tax per individual housing unit. The number of water meters shall not be a consideration in the billing of apartments and multifamily units.

The charge for a second cart service requested at any housing unit will be an additional $14.30 plus applicable tax per month.

Premises used for commercial, business and public pur-

poses and not receiving sanitation containerized services, shall be charged $50.20 plus applicable tax per unit. The maximum amount and method of collection shall be established and set out in detail in the contract between the city and the present contractor.

Any excess of this maximum will require the customer to obtain container service.

The charge for a second cart service requested at any unit will be an additional $43.50 plus applicable tax per month.

Another ordinance amending certain portions of the code of ordinances pertaining to utility service rates and charges was also passed.

The ordinance reads if any utility customer’s service is disconnected due to nonpayment, or if a “collection charge” is assessed to any customer the amount of the required deposit, to reestablish service, will be the deposit amount in affect that that time.

Any deposit made to the city by any applicant shall be held by the city until such applicants’ utility service, for which the deposit was made, shall be terminated.

No service line shall be installed for anyone until an application therefor is accepted and approved by Customer Service Department and a deposit for such water or sewer service shall have been rendered at the following rates: Residential users: $125.00 Commercial users $125.00 Commercial users: twoinch meter and above $250.00 Apartments and multi-units

Theresa Foskey

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Barely holding on to her last bit of sanity, Badeaux remained in the courtroom during most of the testimony, but left when graphic photographs were introduced into evidence.

First to take the stand was Robert Graham, of West Orange. He reportedly had an alibi as to his whereabouts.

Graham shared the trailer with Foskey. At one time they were a couple but had become more like friends. Their relationship was tumultuous and Foskey, who was about to start a job at the Golden Corral the following day, was going to use her first paycheck to strike out on her own, Badeaux said..

Graham testified he arrived at the trailer at about 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 8, 1995, from work and found his trailer covered in blood.

He also described the bloody handprints and pools of blood on the floor.

The Texas Ranger, Jimmy Schraeder, who investigated the case painted a picture to jurors of what he thinks happened on the night which ended Foskey’s life. He stated he believed Foskey was in the trailer’s kitchen/living room area when she was initially attacked. The attack continued as she went down the hall toward the back bedroom where the main door was located. The largest amount of bloodstained carpet was by that door and just inside the back room which indicated to the Ranger, this was where the fight for her life ended.

A photo of the bottom of Holden’s feet was shown to jurors. It showed what Schraeder described as “healing cuts” which were thought to be what Holden received in the nearby wooded area where Foskey’s body was found.

Defense witness Slade Strickland said he was with Holden the night of Foskey’s murder and said the two went to a pool tournament. He also testified Holden had stayed at his house on the night in question and had slept on his couch.

The day after Foskey was reported missing, Holden voluntary gave a statement to police. Holden admitted to giving Foskey a ride home from a convenience store and they had intimate contact in her trailer home. DNA admitted into evidence would confirm the fact he had been at the trailer.

After a few days the trial was over and sent to the jury for deliberation. For Badeaux each passing minute seemed like an eternity.

Badeaux describes her daughter as a happy, giving person and loved by many.

Each morning as she drinks a cup of coffee, Badeaux looks at Theresa’s picture and says good morning.

“I think about it everyday,” Badeaux said.

Samuel Mahfouz, Theresa’s older brother, ponders if Holden has been found not guilty then why hasn’t anything else been done to move the case forward. He hasn’t been to Orange in many years, but is contemplating returning to help find the family some peace. Badeaux and her son would like to see the case re-opened.

“It’s just not right, “ Badeaux said.

Men of Valor

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Mitchell, Kelly Price, Rev. Van Barnett, Ishmael Jack, Robert Mitchell, Dwayne Boulyard, Jimmy Sims, Chris Gyasi, Dr. Jackie Mayfield, Rev. Frank Gans, Charles Guillory, Pastor Demetrius Moffett, Freddie Broussard, Spencer Wallace, Demetrius Hunter, Jason Bilbo Kenneth Marciniak, Leo Jackson, Gene Edgerly, and Wayne Sparrow.

Mitchell said these men will be recognized for “being truly involved and role models. They will also be recognized for taking charge as the head of the family.

“It will be an excellent evening to remember with tasty, elegant food,” Mitchell said.

She said the idea for this event came to her five years ago, but there wasn’t enough time then to put things together.

“We’ve received an overwhelming response from the men,” she said.

Angel San Juan from Channel 12 News will be the guest speaker. There will also be a few other celebrities present after the program.

For more information, contact TLOC President Deborah Mitchell.

users, $125.00 per unit to a maximum of $375.00 Garbage only accounts will also be required to pay a deposit in an amount equivalent to the residential or commercial user rate.

All such applications for service shall be accompanied by a current drivers’ license or other adequate identification necessary for application verification.

If any utility customer’s service is disconnected due to nonpayment, or if a “collection charge” is assessed to any customer the amount of the required deposit, to reestablish service, will be the deposit amount in affect that that time.

The final reading of an ordinance adopting a budget for the fiscal year was approved.

The sum of $18,474,467 is appropriated out of the General Fund for the payment of operating expenses, capital outlay and inter-fund transfers out of the city government as set forth in the budget.

The sum of $992,631 is appropriated out of the Debt Service Fund for the purpose of paying the accruing interest, principal and service charges on the tax supported debt of the city as set forth in the budget.

The sum of $600,424 is appropriated out of the General Capital Improvement Project Fund for the purpose of capital outlay expenses as set forth in the budget.

The sum of $8,326,460 is appropriated out of the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund for the payment of operating ex-

penses, capital outlay, and inter-fund transfers of the municipality owned Water and Sewer Utility and for the purpose of paying the accruing interest, principal and service charges on the water and sewer supported debt service bonds as listed in the budget.

The sum of $4,788,545 is appropriated out of the Water and Sewer Bond Construction Fund for the payment of capital outlay costs, associate with bond issues to finance water and sewer construction projects as set forth in the budget.

The sum of $1,948,044 is appropriated out of the Sanitation Fund for the payment of operating expenses and interfund transfers as set forth in the budget.

The sum of $1,623,940 is appropriated out of the Special Revenue Fund for the payment of operating expenses and capital outlay of the city government as set forth in the budget.

Also passed was the final reading of an ordinance making a tax levy and fixing the maintenance and operations tax rate, debt service tax rate and total tax rate for the city of Orange for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2015 and ending Sept. 30, 2016 upon all taxable property in the city.

The 2016 ad valorem tax for maintenance and operations of $.58412 per $100 of value, and ad valorem tax for debt service of $.11588, for a total ad valorem tax of $.70 per $100 of value.

The city council authorized the dispersal of hotel/motel occupancy tax funding for

Fiscal Year 2016 as follows: 1.

Lutcher Theater for $55,000 2. Friends of the Orange Depot for $15,000 3.

Heritage House for $35,000 4. Chamber of CommerceMardi Gras Parade for $10,000 5. Chamber of CommerceRedfish Classic for $20,000 6. Chamber of CommerceSabine Riverfront Festival for $5,000 7. CVB Revised (First proposed budget) for $386,800 8. Future tourism related events for $50,000 9. Gulf Coast Cajun-Annual Festival for $5,000 10. Orange Trade Days for $4,000 11. Riverfront Pavilion alternatives for $70,000 12. SETAC Off Ramp Magazine for $5,000 A motion was approved for the Orange Economic Development Corporation to enter into an agreement with Griffith, Moseley, Johnson and Associates, Inc. for professional consulting services for attracting industrial and retail development to the city.

The firm will be paid $200 per hour and approved additional expenses for travel outside a 60-mile radius of the GMJ office in Port Arthur.

GMJ will: 1. Work with the city’s economic development staff and the regional economic development community, site selection consultants, real estate developers and brokers, and others, to identify economic development opportunities, including business recruit-

Thrift and Gift turns 43

year; chances are sold for $1 each or six for $5. They also quilt many heirloom tops for the public and will make special baby quilts.”

During the 1980s, handmade quilts were one of the top collectibles.

“Unfortunately, China began to flood the market with quilts that were poor quality but priced much lower. At that time members voted to let volunteers sell heirlooms to supplement the shop’s income,” it stated.

Charles “CJ’ Benoit, 90, who

will turn 91 n October, has been a volunteer at Thrift and Gift almost from the start. He and his son Randy look after the bargain room which has garage sale type deals. Benoit also earns money on his woodworking projects. It was one of his birdhouses that kicked the shop over its first $100,000 decades ago.

“Mr. Be said he wants to be productive. You don’t have to stay at home and dry up,” Nuss said.

The quilters from Thrift and Gift also demonstrated their

County business with Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, voting no. He said he was fundamentally opposed to to the accrual of buy back sick time at the end of an employee’s term of employment.

The policy will be effective on September 8, 2015.

For longevity pay, Carlton said the two options are to start counting on the first of the month, or anniversary month, or when an employee hits their anniversary date of hire.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said he favored freezing the longevity pay now and paying it out on the anniversary date.

The motion passed was to clarify the policy. The longevity pay policy stays but it will be awarded on the anniversary date of the anniversary month.

Employees who have been employed with the county for 20 years or more are entitled up to six weeks of vacation.

Carlton asked should that time be accumulated on their anniversary date of hire or on January 1st of a new year.

David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner, said it should be on the anniversary date.

Banken said a policy on vacations needs to be written out so everyone can know what the policy means.

No action was taken.

The commissioners deliberated on the clarification of intent for spousal insurance coverage.

Hightower said the June 2013 commissioners court

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art at the Oil Centennial in Orangefield at the Cormier Museum two years ago. They were such a hit they returned for the Christmas in Orangefield celebration in December at Jewel Cormier Park. They also picked the raffle winner for their annual quilt fundraiser at the event.

They will bring a raffle quilt to this year’s Christmas in Orangefield too.

One man, Bill O’Quinn, takes some of the merchandise to a mission in Mexico to help the residents. They also helped

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meeting did not cover the spouse if said spouse was covered under an insurance policy from somewhere else. She added the current Blue Cross/ Blue Shield policy for Orange County can’t cover a spouse if they have coverage some other place. She wanted clarification if the court wanted to cover the spouses or not.

Banken said it’s always been the commissioners court intent that a spouse employed with an insurance plan not be on the county’s insurance.

Carlton asked Hightower if any current county employee’s spouse was enrolled on the county’s plan while holding insurance elsewhere or any were removed from the county’s insurance in 2013. She answered she didn’t know.

Hightower said they’ve been operating on an honor system and she was “not going to be the spouse police” to see if they’re enrolled.

Carlton next asked if the county would be a secondary provider if the spouse had insurance elsewhere.

It was passed employee spouses who can obtain health insurance through their employer are ineligible to obtain insurance through the county, primary or secondary provider.

A renewal agreement between the county and Member’s Building Maintenance LTD for bulk janitorial services was approved. The renewal period will be from Sept. 30, 2015 through Oct. 1, 2016.

This year’s agreement will

be for $139,649 and last year’s agreement will be $127,415.

Crump said the difference in price was that a mistake was made last year and the amount should be the $139,649.

The vote was four to one with Dubose voting no. He said he voted against the item for “personal reasons.”

During open court session, Carlton said “Not really that much is being changed” by the commissioners court.

“Just because the court is discussing something doesn’t mean there needs to be panic,” he said also referring to posts on social media.

The court also approved scheduling the employees’ Christmas dinner from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the first Friday of December. Crump voted no because he does not favor county offices being closed during this time.

The court voted to move commissioners court meeting from Mondays to Tuesdays.

Dubose said an extra working day would help him in gathering information for meetings instead of working on a Sunday.

Lastly, two proclamations were read in court. The first was proclaiming Sept. 7-13, 2015 as National Suicide Prevention Week.

Some points to the proclamation read one person dies by suicide every 12.8 minutes, with 41,149 deaths by suicide in the country during 2013. It is the second leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds and is the 10th leading cause of

ment, expansion and relocation, to generate new investment and jobs, with a focus on retail and industrial development.

2. Review the city’s economic development strategic plans.

3. Work with city staff and area real estate brokers to identify, tour and catalogue potential development sites.

4. Work with city staff and developers to promote and pursue opportunities for retail development.

5. Conduct outreach to large industrial and commercial employers in the region to brief them on available incentives and explore opportunities for expansion and new investment in Orange.

6. Work with city staff to advance economic development projects through incentives and siting processes.

The council approved a resolution to remove from the Orange County ESD#3 certain territory owned by International Paper Company the city recently annexed off of Highway 87N. The council then approved a series of motions for payment to municipal court personnel and appointments to city committees.

Jerry V. Pennington, municipal court judge, is to be paid $4,531 per month on or before the 15th of each month for a period ending Sept. 30, 2016.

Cimron Campbell, municipal court prosecutor, is to be paid $2,665 per month on or before the 15th of each month for a period ending Sept. 30, 2016. victims of the tornados in Alabama and Oklahoma.

Their shop mission is a nonprofit small business operated where senior citizens and disabled people can sell their handmade gifts and family heirlooms at a low markup so they get maximum return for their labor.

It also provides a place where the members can meet their friends, volunteer for work and enjoy social activities.

The Thrift and Gift is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and is located at 350 N. 37th St. Call (409) 886-7649 for more information.

death for people of all ages.

Community organizations and resources are essential to continuing the fight against suicide and the loss of young lives.

Public awareness of the warning signs and the networks available for at-risk individuals, are essential to continue lowering the rates of suicide in the country. Reducing the stigma by discussing suicide and increasing the awareness of available resources for those suffering from suicidal thoughts is important to maintaining the health and happiness of citizens.

The second proclamation recognized September, 2015 as Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Awareness month.

CMT disorder is a disease of the nerves that control muscles, is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropath, affecting one in 2,500 people worldwide. It is characterized by a slow and progressive degeneration of the muscles in the feet, lower legs, hands and arms, causing loss of normal function and/or sensation that can be severely disabling and may be accompanied by chronic pain and overwhelming fatigue.

The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association’s Strategy to Accelerate Research initiative is making great strides in developing therapies for CMt through innovative public/private partnerships with the National Institutes of Health and universities and laboratories worldwide in the search for a treatment for CMT.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 9, 2015

MIGRANT CRISIS, A HUMANITARIAN NIGHTMARE As Europe copes with historic migrant crisis, I can’t help but think about how we Americans take our good life for granted. We complain about the slightest things. Every day I hear someone putting our country down. There are many poor people in this country who often need a helping hand but the Migrants, in many cases, are treated like animals. Over a million refugees left everything behind, with no place to go. Many are dying along the way. A picture is reality. It broke my heart when I saw the glaring image of tiny shoes clinging to the lifeless body of a 3-year-old Syrian boy. The sight of that precious little human being lying face down on the surf of a sandy beach is a touching sadness. Dwell on it and your eyes will tear up. The young should never have to pay for man’s wars and political crisis. As a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, the image made me pause and give thanks for the well being of my large family. We can’t even begin to imagine the desperation those people face. They risk their lives, including their little children’s lives. They leave their elderly behind never to be seen again. Hundred of thousands of migrants are flowing into Europe from war torn nations like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Sudan and others to seek a better life. Germany, the largest of the 28 member European Union is leading by example. They will take in an estimated 800,000. These immigrants come by foot, over hundreds of miles. It seems to be a crisis with no end. God bless the USA.*****I’ve got to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

THIS WEEK IN RECENT HISTORY The news is all bad as we look back a few years to events that impacted our lives. First, there was 9-11 in 2001, most everyone 18 years and older recalls where they were when the United States was attacked with four of our own American airlines. Dwayne Marsh and I were watching a black and white TV at our old office in Mr. Cox’s neighborhood in Bridge City when the news flashed that the first of the twin towers in New York had been hit. We watched as the second plane hit the second tower, then another hit the Pentagon.

The fourth plane had crashed. It was obvious immediately that we were being attacked by terrorists. Tears started pouring from Dwayne’s eyes as we watched people jump to their death from high stories on the first tower. They were escaping the fire from the jet fuel. Many people died. Osama bin Laden, leader of Al Qaeda, took responsibility for engineering the attacks. President George W. Bush vowed we would get those responsible. That started the longest war in our history in Afghanistan. Bin Laden got away but on May 2, 2011, President Barack Obama ordered his killing in Pakistan. U.S. Navy Seals invaded his compound, killed him and dumped his body in the ocean. Like Pearl Harbor that attack will live in infamy.*****On Sept. 13, 2008, Ike, the most destructive storm to hit the Orange/Bridge City area since 1855, came ashore affecting the coastline form Louisiana to Galveston. Bridge City, on the edge of Sabine Lake, surrounded by the Neches River, Intracoastal Canal, Cow Bayou was entirely. Historic Orange, the Cove and parts of West Orange were submerged. First responders waded through neighborhoods calling out for survivors. By daybreak Saturday morning, they had rescued over 100 residents from rooftops and mud filled, snake infested homes. My family, because of my persuasion, chose not to evacuate. Shortly after 2 a.m. the wind started to howl.

It was deafening. Next came the rushing water from every direction.

By first light, in many directions, only rooftops distinguished the city from a lake. After the water receded I will never forget the sight of people discarding all their possessions they had spent a lifetime accumulating. Every street, on every block, as far as the eye could see, possessions were stacked six to eight feet high. It would take sometime to just clean the city. It’s amazing today how Bridge City came back. The citizens who chose to stay put their shoulders to the wheel. Meanwhile, the city started a rebuilding program that in many ways finds the city better off than before the storm that put Lake Sabine on top of the city.*****Clarence “Gatemouth’ Brown died on Sept. 10, 2005. Just a few days before his home and all his possessions had been destroyed in Slidell, LA, by Hurricane Katrina. He had planned to relocate to Austin but due to emergency heart surgery was recuperating at a relative’s home in Orange when he died. He is buried in Hollywood Cemetery in the city he always called home.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear about the death of Patsy Dunahoe, 85, of Bridge City, who died Sept. 6. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. She will be buried Saturday, Sept. 12, next to her husband Bert at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Shelby County. Patsy had been in failing health for some time. A Christian woman, she had gone to meet her maker.

We have known her loving sister Ms. Jennie and brother-in-law Millard “Billy” Cox for several years. Patsy is a big loss to them and to her family. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown, 81, died in Orange, Saturday, Sept.

10. Funeral service was held Sept. 17. His death has been reported in the international media. ‘Gatemouth’ was known around the world. He was laid to rest in Hollywood Cemetery, Orange.***** Evacuees from New Orleans continue to arrive in orange county.

The Ministerial Alliance and many others, including churches, pitched in. Fellowship Baptist volunteers included Butch English, Diane English and Pastor Wes Pogue. Meanwhile Julie Iwasco and Jewel Chadrick inventoried canned goods at Well of Hope Christian Fellowship.*****The Kansas community of Larned, adopts Bridge City in Katrina relief effort. An email from Jeff Jabet to a friend, Cory Stelter, in Larned, started the ball rolling. The city of 4500 adopted Bridge City as a sister city. Those working on the

‘Bridging the Gap’ campaigned are Paulette Jabot, Julia Myers, Lisa Beuhier, Scharlene Overstreet, Janelle Sehon and Christy Podnewich. About 30 shelters are open but the number could go up as people continue to arrive from the New Orleans area.*****The Dunn’s celebrate birthdays,. Jenna, Mark’s youngest, celebrated Sept. 13th. Her mom Kerrie celebrates on Sept 14th. Ms Phyl, ‘MeMe’ to the grandkids, celebrates her 69th on Sept. 16. Family friend Kathy Spiller celebrates on Sept. 12. (Editor’s note: Since then Kathy has passed away.) Also celebrating her 50th birthday is Tonya Strickland Barnwell, who celebrated on Sept. 10.*****The West Orange-Stark Mustangs, in a wild ballgame, downs Bay City 35-34. Bay City’s coach, with the teams tied 35-35, made a terrible decision to replay the extra point after a Mustang penalty. The Black Cats went for a two-point conversion and the WO-S ‘Chain Gang’ stopped them dead in their tracks with 12 seconds remaining. The tie would have put them in overtime.*****Bridge City Cardinal running back Dale Armand racked up 192 yards on 19 totes. Big Red’s offense totaled 408 yards in the 40-14 defeat of Kirbyville.*****LC-M Bears, with Jerrod Dugas at quarterback, defeats the Orangefield Bobcats 28-6.*****In college football TCU lost the “Iron Skillet” to SMU in a 21-10 battle. Texas and Vince Young beat Ohio 2522.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Charles Eric Brooks, 51, of Orange, died Sept. 6. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Betty and Dominic Kiekar, brother Stanley, and sisters Sheila and Barbara.*****Capt. Thomas ‘Tommy‘ P. Guidry, 58, died Sept. 7. He was a retired tugboat captain for Sabine Towing. He was preceded in death by his father C.P. “Frenchie‘ Guidry and his brother J.R. “Booray‘ Guidry. He is survived by his mother Betty, wife Kay and three children.*****Emma Renee Gunter Dyer, 18, of Mauriceville, died Sept. 7. She is the daughter of Alan and Margaret Dyer. A 2005 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville.

She was a member of the All District Softball team four years, volley ball team four years and basketball team three years. Service was held Saturday, Sept. 10. (Editor‘s note: She died in Port Arthur. I assume she must have been in an accident.)*****Anthony Paul Harmon, 18, of Orangefield died Sept. 7. He was the great grandson of J.T. and Mary Jo Harrison of Orange.*****Hazel LeBlanc Gaspard, 96, of Bridge City, died Sept. 7. She was born Oct. 8, 1908 in Gueydan, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by most of her children, Wilson, Wilmer, Dempsey, Reno, Wilfred, Murphy, Mary and Joyce. She is survived by one daughter Adley Brown of West Orange.*****Dorothy Jean Peveto, 76, died Sept.

8. She was a longtime Orange resident. She was a member of First Baptist and Eastern Star.*****Jesse ‘PawPaw‘ Napoleon Tush, 86, died Sept. 9. He was retired from DuPont and was a WWII Army veteran.*****David ‘Dave‘ Broussard, 76, of Orangefield, died Sept. 9. He was a Korean vet and retired from Cormier Well Service after 32 years as a oilfield roustabout. He was laid to rest at Bland cemetery.*****Willie Clyde Gregg, 65, died Sept. 10.

Survivors include one brother Alton, sister Doris, five children Keith, Melinda, Renee, Larry and Matt and their spouses and 11 grandchildren. Upon his request he was cremated with no service.*****Mozelle Broussard, 80, of West Orange, died Sept.

11. She was a native of New Iberia. She was preceded in death by her husband Camille “Podge” Broussard, Jr. and granddaughter Trixie and sister Ruby Mae LeBlanc.*****Lucille Michell, 94, of Orange, died Sept. 12. She worked as a vocational nurse at Orange Memorial in the nursery, caring for new born babies.

40 Years Ago-1975 West Texas State football team beats Lamar in Beaumont. It was a homecoming for Jim Crossland, who had been head coach at South Park and Little Cypress-Mauriceville. Larry Spears, due to an injury, was unable to play for West Texas. Two other Orange County boys did play however, Bryan Carr and Mike Fishback of LC-M. Crossland and wife Diane were visited by Orange County friends.*****David Bergeron, who will marry pretty Linda Fullen in a few days, had a stag party at the Vinton Motel.*****Bobby Hoosier turns 18-years of age.*****Doug Harrington is suppose to be on a dove hunt near Mexico. Jimmy Conn says he doesn’t believe it and made light of Doug’s shooting skills.*****Ed Bacon, local clown and sometimes service station operator, presents a porch swing to Millie ‘Tall Boy’ Harper for her new porch. The swing, made of a whitepainted truck tire, hangs with a big rope, and is labeled ‘Poooch Swing.’ Joe Burke suggested the new porch shouldn’t have just a plain swing so Ed came up with a unique one.*****Judge Grover Halliburton and members of Commissioner’s Court, make plans to go to Paris, France.*****Bridge City police chief Wilson Roberts claims he caught a 9-pound, 8-ounce Red fish. Dunn says he bought his story, others say police officer O.D. Brown caught it and the chief made him turn it over to him.*****Steve Crumpler is still in Orange Memorial Hospital after having surgery for an infected appendix.*****The Bridge City Cardinals defeat Stephen F. Austin 26-0. The Big Red defense, led by Randy Fults, Neal Jenkins and David Tuttle, allowed only three first downs. Quarterback Richard Slayton and running backs Charlie Warner and Tony Mulhollan, did the offensive damage.*****Stark defeats Mt. Carmel, 13-3.

Craig Couvillion, Mark Bonnin and Dezra Cook shine for the Tigers.*****Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Rick Smith tied an Orange County record by catching four touchdown passes from Clint Plant, in a 36-14 defeat of Hardin Jefferson.*****Of the 26 NFL football teams, six will have new coaches. Bart Starr at Green Bay, Jack Pardee at Chicago, Bum Phillips at Houston, Ted Marchibroda at Baltimore, Forrest Gregg at Cleveland and Paul Wiggins at Kansas City. The Oakland Raiders are a favorite to go all the way.

A FEW HAPPENINGS The Bridge City Cardinals beating Newton came as a surprise to some but not everyone. At 1:35 Friday, we got a call from Coach Les Johnson, he said, “I look for Bridge City to beat Newton.”

“Really,” I said. He said, “They are coming off that road win and playing at home. They will make a few mistakes but they won’t beat themselves. I don’t believe Newton can run the Slot T. They are not familiar with mis-direction plays. Dubois will have his team ready.”

He did say it was going to get harder as the season goes on.

Opposing teams will have more time to study and make adjustments.”

He also told me about three of his coaches, Hatch, John Edwards and Brock, who had coached with him at Bridge City and are now coaching at the new school in Bastrop. He was looking forward to attending their game Friday night.*****Earl Thomas is all set to go in game one against St. Louis. He was injured in the championship game and had surgery. Some say he’s now faster than ever. *****The West Orange-Stark Mustangs made a believer out of everyone that they intend to get back to Austin. *****I stopped at the Express Mart, on Hwy. 87 at Hwy. 62. I was surprised to find old friend Courtney and Ms. V. “Bottie.” They had transferred from the Texas Avenue Express Mart. I was also surprised to find photos Mark had taken inserted in the wrap that goes above the counter.

It’s a scene of the historic Cow Bayou Bridge with the Strutters on it. Mark said he had received a call asking permission to use it but had forgotten.*****Our friends Sprad and Margaret Spradlin celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. Now there’s a lady who’s been on one heck of a ride. Congrats.***** Also celebrating an anniversary are Jack and Charlotte Etheredge. We wish them many more years of happiness.*****Over the weekend I recalled that Lannie Claybar had died on Sept. 6, 1969. Hard to believe that was 46 years ago.*****Gas prices at the pump fell below $2. I look for prices to stay low through Christmas. The consumer loves it but low oil prices will cost Texas many oil related jobs. Low gas prices also hurts highway taxes coming to the state.*****Mike and Holly Colson and family visited Minute Maid Park over the

weekend. They proudly wore their “KeucheL“ beards to root for the Astros and for bearded pitcher Dallas Keuchel.*****Celebrating a birthday over the weekend was Danielle Champagne and also Quida Simonton who celebrated with lot of family.*****Jeff and Leslie (aka “LaLa”) Anderson, of Bridge City, welcomed a new grandbaby. Olivia Charlotte was welcomed into the world on Aug. 28 and just came home from NICU on Sept. 5. Her parents, Whitney and Adam Phillips were elated to bring her home. If she has granddad Jeff’s personality and great-grandmother Rita’s good looks, she can’t miss. Congrats to all.*****You can‘t say Debbie Aarons doesn‘t know her football. We heard that when she was unable to attend the game Friday night she kept up with the Cardinals from home on her phone and iPad. As a good teacher would do, she took great notes throughout the game. If you‘ve got a football question, ask Debbie.*****Happy belated birthday to Alice Williams who celebrates with many of her kids and grandkids.*****Belated birthday also to Rastel “Tonker” Hoosier who turned another year older Aug. 30.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. On Sept. 9, our good buddy Millard “Neighbor” Cox, the WWII vet from Juaquin, in East Texas, turns 91. Here’s a man that will do to ride the range with. You can’t help but love this old guy. A very special lady, sheriff’s office jailer, Deputy Sharon Gearhart is a sweetheart and not bad to look at. She celebrates on this day as does Joel Jeffcote, Jessie Thurman and Brent Sherrill. Joining Millard are celebrities actor Adam Sandler, 48 and singers Hunter Hayes, 23 and Michael Buble, 39.*****It’s hard to believe that on Sept. 10, Doyle Morse will be 47. He’s Wayne’s little boy and Howard’s grandson. I didn’t know Doyle had moved away. He now lives in Tyler and is a faithful reader of The Record on our website. Also having a birthday on this day is one of the sweetest, nicest ladies we know, Tonya Strickland Barnwell, one of Nova Dee’s and the late Jerry’s two girls . Joining Tonya in celebrating a birthday is Ron Sigler and photographer Jamie Oliphint. They are joined by golfer Arnold Palmer, 85, and TV host Bill O’Reilly, 65. This was also the day Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown died in 2005.*****On Sept. 11, Bobby Hoosier, Sharon Sparks, Andrea Peoples, Billy Fontenot and Donna Lanthier all celebrate. Celebrities celebrating on this day are singer Harry Connick, Jr., 47, singer Lola Falana, 72 and actress Kristy McNichol, 52. The attack on the World Trade Center (9-11) happened on this day four years ago.*****Sept. 12 finds Kathleen Williams, a nice lady celebrating. Also celebrating are Greg Ball, Karen Warner, Bryan Riedel, Buffy Bean and Cynthia Claybar. They join singer Jennifer Hudson, 33 and football player Andrew Luck, 25.****Sept. 13, Jenna Dunn Ballou, Mark’s daughter, celebrates. Our friend from the teenage years Fadra Thibeaux also celebrates this day as does Kade Hanks, Margaret Jeffcote and Connie Swope. Celebrating on this day also are Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, 47 and Madea films producer and actor Tyler Perry, 45.*****On Sept. 14, everyone’s friend Cathy Garretson celebrates. We go back a mile or two. Also celebrating are Kerri Dunn, Amber and Jenna’s mom, who lives in Massachusetts, Kim Morris, Nikki Wingate, Pat Tilley, Greg Choate, Justin Granger and Pamela Vaught. They join actors Sam Neill, 67 and Joey Heatherton, 70. Today is also Yom Kipper.*****Celebrating birthdays on Sept. 15 are Ginger Ellis, Shonna Hunt, Jon Berry, Harold Tally and Madison Lewis.

They join British royalty Prince Harry, 30, actor Tommy Lee Jones, 68 and football player Dan Marino, 53.*****College football began this weekend and many residents were out in full force enjoying games. Former BC mayor Bobbie Burgess and husband Judge Don, were in South Bend to watch Texas take on Notre Dame, Rana and Taylor Miller were supporting our local Lamar Cardinals and Ryan and Chelsea Skinner were in Baton Rouge to watch LSU.*****Kelsey Perritt and daughter Raye were spotted getting matching pedicures and enjoying some girl time. Nice to see mothers and daughters having quality time together.*****Shelly Emerson had a very busy but special week. She gave birth to a baby boy, Emerson, who weighed 7 lbs. and 9 ozs. She and the new baby was greeted by big brother John John with a handmade welcome note and balloons. Later in the week daughter Alexus surprised her by coming home from college to meet her new baby brother.*****We hear Tracey Mott, Katelyn Mott, Meagan Godwin and Mary Malmay had a great girls night out in Houston for the Ed Sheeran concert held at BBVA Compass Stadium, home of the Houston dynamo.*****Stephen Colbert took over the CBS Late Nigh slot from David Letterman Tuesday night, Sept. 8. George Clooney and Jeb Bush were opening night guests. Colbert ushered in a new era. He will attract a younger audience than Dave, whose viewers’ medium age was over 50. The late night show battles have begun. I’m betting on Colbert to hold his own.*****Also on Tuesday, Michael Strahan launched his celebrity clothing line sold exclusively at J.C. Penny and on-line. Strahan has a lot of things going for him.

He’s everywhere. He was a defensive end for the New York Giants for 15 years.*****On Sept. 8, 1900, Galveston was hit by a surprise hurricane. Over 6,000 people were killed, wiping out the island.*****I find it somewhat ironic that a Black man is running a strong second in the Republican Primary. I wish my late friend Bobby Taylor was around. That would make for a lively discussion. Again the Pinehurst Senior Citizens Labor Day picnic was a big success. The city staff does a great job. The food from Robert’s is always very good. The classic country music by the Keith Kire band was enjoyed by all.

Several big prizes were given out.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Clovis Thibeaux goes to da travel agent and books a two week cruise for him and a girl he picked up at Tee-Boy’s Bar and Grill.

A couple of days before da cruise, travel agent Joe Daigle calls and tells Clovis da cruise has been canceled but he can get dem on a tree-day cruise instead.

Clovis him, say “OK” and goes to da pharmacy to buy tree Dramamine and tree condoms.

Da next day Daigle, da agent, calls back and says, he can now book a five-day cruise.

Clovis says “I’ll take it me,” and returns to da same pharmacy and buys two more Dramamine and two more condoms.

Finally, Boudeaux, da pharmacist, axe, “Look, Mr. Thibeaux, if it makes you sick how come you keep doing it?”.

C’EST TOUT Members of congress returned from another recess. The summer one, there is also a fall, winter and spring recess. In all they will show up for work 112 days this year. Less for the senators running for election. The congress is facing a Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government. I’m betting they don’t make it. They haven’t in the past 18 years. Again we will face the government shutdown on Oct. 1.. It will probably go down to the wire and hopefully agree to a temporary spending plan while they argue about a long term solution. President Obama said Saturday fi they pass a budget with shortsighted sequester cuts that harm our military and our economy, he will veto it. The hot button issue that Republicans will hang their hats on, because they have an issue, is Planned Parenthood. After release of undercover videos suggesting the group was selling tissue from aborted fetus. The group is the allegations but it gives the Republicans a hook to be difficult and put the country in jeopardy.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at PK’s Grill this week and back at Robert’s next week. Everyone welcome.*****Please patronize our family of advertisers and tell them we sent you. Check us out on our web at therecordlive.com.

Take care and God bless.

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9-11: America’s second day of infamy Taste of Southeast Texas Mike Louviere For The Record September 11, 2001 began like many other days, sunny skies, a normal early fall day in the Northeast United States. In midmorning in a time period of 109 minutes, America would experience its greatest tragedy and would be changed forever.

Thousands of people would die, the air defense system would be proven inadequate, and out of the terror and horror of the day would come heroic stories, according to www.histor y.com/tpic s/osama-binladen.

Osama Bin Laden had become a devoted follower of fundamentalist Islam. He said he resented American troops being stationed in his home country, Saudi Arabia, that were sent to protect them from a possible invasion from Saddam Hussein. The Saudi king refused Bin Laden's offer to protect Saudi Arabia and he was insulted that “Infidels” would be doing what he felt was his right to do.

Bin Laden may have planned and carried out a bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993.

On this day, 9-11-2001, however, he had planned their destruction.

Nydia Gonzalez, an operations specialist with American Airlines in the operations center in New York City was the first to find out there was trouble on a flight. What follows is a partial transcript of the actual call from Betty Ong, a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11: BETTY: OK my name is Betty Ong. I’m No. 3 on Flight 11.

AMERICAN AIRLINES OPERATIONS CENTER: OK. BETTY: And the cockpit is not answering their phone, and there’s somebody stabbed in business class, and we can’t breathe in business class — somebody’s got Mace or something.

AMERICAN AIRLINES OPERATIONS CENTER: Can you describe the person that you said… someone is what in business class?

BETTY: I’m sitting in the back. Somebody is coming back from business, hold on for one second. … OK our No. 1 got stabbed, our purser got stabbed. Nobody knows who stabbed who, and we can’t even get up to business class right now because nobody can breathe.

BETTY: Is anybody still there?

AMERICAN AIRLINES OPERATIONS CENTER: Yes, we’re still here.

BETTY: OK. I’m staying on the line, as well.

AMERICAN AIRLINES OPERATIONS CENTER: OK. During her call to the ground, Ong provided officials with the seat numbers of the hijackers, allowing them to identify the

Rotel Potatoes NANCY’s KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record

Retired FDNY fireman Lee Ielpi cradles the helmet found near his fallen son, Jonathan, of Squad 288, on December 11, 2001. men early on. She was still on the phone, trying to help, when her plane hit the World Trade Center. She was able to tell then the plane had changed direction and was descending, but did not know where the plane was going. Suddenly her line went dead.

At the time of her death, Ong lived in Andover, Mass. and on September 11, 2001, Ong assigned herself to Flight 11 so she could return to Los Angeles and go on vacation to Hawaii with her sister. During the hijacking, she used a telephone card to call in to American Airlines' operations/Raleigh reservations center from the plane's rear galley, identified herself and alerted the supervisor that the aircraft had been hijacked.

Along with fellow flight attendant Madeline Amy Sweeny, she relayed a report of the seat numbers of three hijackers.

During her Airfone call, she reported that none of the crew could contact the cockpit nor open its door. A passenger (Daniel M. Lewillin) and two (unnamed, cockpit key-carrying) flight attendants had been

stabbed. Ong was very calm as she made this call as she gave valuable information.

As horrified people on the ground near the World Trade Center watched the smoke and debris coming from the North Tower, they noticed an occasional body falling. Some were people jumping in desperation.

The bodies hit the concrete with force, the sound was sickening and it was a horrible sight for those on the streets, according to witnesses.

Then, the second plane was seen turning into the South Tower. In shortly over one hour, both towers would collapse into a pile of debris as tall as a six story building.

There are hundreds of stories of heroism and tragedy from

that day, according to the site.

Along with the thousands of victims, there are a few stories of miracles. One man rode down the collapse from the 64th floor and was found sitting dazed atop a pile of debris and was rescued by a team from the New York Fire Department.

The NYFD lost 343 of its men who were attempting to rescue survivors and also fight the fires that had started. One of those lost was Jonathan Lee Ielpi, a chief in Squad 288. His brother was a probationary firefighter with Engine 208, also there that day. Their father was Lee Ielpi, who was retired from service with Rescue 2 and was legendary for his effort in rescues

See 9-11, Page 6B

In the era I grew up in (1940s – 50s), “eating out” was a rarity. ere was no such thing called “fast food.” On the occasions we went shopping in Houston we would have the rare treat of eating at Lubys cafeteria or for me the thrill of the “Princess Drive-In.” At that drive-in, food orders were taken and delivered to the car by “car hops” (no microphone order box). I still remember the smell and taste of those delicious Princess hamburgers and French fries. ere were no “take-outs.” e meal was always eaten there in the car.

In the small town of Dickinson, Texas where there were only a few restaurants. In those restaurants, there would be a room with gambling which was illegal in those days; sometimes they were raided by the police.

In our home, my mother cooked three meals a day. My Dad was originally from the state of Nebraska where potatoes were the starch ingredient at mealtime. To keep Daddy happy, Mother always included potatoes for our lunch and dinner.

Until I moved to the “Golden Triangle” of Texas about 30 minutes across the South West border of Louisiana (Cajun Country), I never had true gumbo or rice (a staple ingredient in that area). Mother NEVER cooked rice. It no longer surprises me that rice is included in most all Cajun cooking even with other starchy foods (a “no no” in my nursing school nutrition training).

My mother was big on proper

etiquette. One thing I liked and still do, all our meals were served with properly set table and all of us together, sitting around the table. I did the same with my family and still do even when I am eating alone.

I do prefer potatoes rather than rice. ere are so many various ways to prepare potatoes. is week’s recipe was sent to me by my dear Bridge City friend, Audrey Lawson. Audrey claims to be just a plain country cook, nothing fancy she says. It’s true and anything I have eaten in her home tops the list of GOOD OLD COUNTRY/CAJUN COOKING. Be sure to add Audrey’s KEEPER recipe to your files.

Rotel Potatoes (From Audrey Lawson’s Recipe Files) 6 to 8 whole red potatoes, do not peel 1 chopped onion 1 chopped bell pepper ½ stick butter 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes (I prefer mild) 1 lb. Velveeta, cubed 1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, optional Boil whole red potatoes for 6 to 8 minutes; cool. Slice potatoes and place in a greased 9 X 13 inch pan. In a black skillet, sauté the bell pepper and onion in the butter until vegetables are tender; add the Rotel tomatoes, Velveeta cheese, and mushrooms. Cook on low, stirring often (this prevents the cheese from stringing and scorching the bottom of the pan) until cheese is melted; be sure ingredients are well mixed. Pour mixture over the potatoes; bake until bubbly at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

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OSCO deputy makes fitness and law enforcement a priority Editors note: this is part of an ongoing series into the lives of local police officers. e intention is to build a good line of communication between the officers and the public in light of recent headlines in cities across the nation.

By Debby Schamber For the Record David Lampman, of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, has made the best of both worlds when he combined law enforcement and fitness. e Little Cypress-Mauriceville graduate first became involved with fitness while in school. He participated in football and powerlifting.

Also during his high school years he had an uncle who was a police officer in West Orange.

Lampman rode along with his uncle observing what he did and what the job entailed.

"He was a powerful figure in my life," Lampman said. "Once I did that (rode along) I was hooked," Lampman said.

Lampman began his career in law enforcement when working in the state prison system and as a reserve at the Orange County Jail. He was able to accept a fulltime position at the jail while attending school at night. He stayed at the jail for three years before going out onto the streets in 2000 as a patrol deputy. In 2005 he took a job as a training deputy. As part of the job he goes to Lamar in Beaumont and teaches fitness at the police academy. In 2007 he attended school where he became a certified fitness instructor. He also became a personal trainer in his spare time.

"It's always great to help somebody achieve their goals," he said.

Lampman still actively works out almost daily. He works on building his muscles by lifting hundreds of pounds during a limited amount of repetitions. He works on various muscle groups at one time such as legs, back and biceps. In addition to his dedicated workout routine, he also

David Lampman, investigator for the Orange County Sheriff's Office, has made fitness a way of life not only as a teen and into adulthood but also as part of his career. eats "clean" and smaller portions.

Lampman moved to the Orange Police Department in 2006 and remained there for more than two years. During this time he still provided fitness training at Lamar.

In 2009 he returned to the Orange County Sheriff's Office and back to patrolling county roads.

Lampman said he enjoyed working for the county in the patrol division since no two days were the same. ree years later he was promoted to the investigations department. Along with other cases he primarily does property crimes.

"I like to build a case," Lampman said.

Sometimes there is not much information available such as witnesses, fingerprints or other information which would immediately lead him to a suspect. is can prove to be extremely difficult and an investigator must wait until a lead comes into the office. Sometimes it is as simple as the object being located at a pawn shop.

"When it works up into a con-

9-11 in his career with the NYFD. Jonathan had called his father and told him that a plane had hit the World Trade Center.

“Son, be careful”, Lee said. Lee then took his tools and drove into New York City to try to help.

“I got there and saw some of the men that were in Jonathan’s squad and asked them about my son. They just looked at me and dropped their eyes. I knew then that he was gone. I joined the effort to look for survivors. It was hard not knowing about my other son and having just found that one son was dead, but in times like that, you just keep going”, said Lee. Later that day he found that Brandon, his other son was safe.

Each day Lee would go to the debris pile and help search for remains, hopefully they would find his son. Finally on December 11, 2001 the body of Jonathan Ielpi was discovered.

Members of the lost firefighters company carried the remains out of the site. Jonathan’s body was placed on a stretcher and draped with an American flag and carried out with honor, as were many other bodies.

A member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 16 years, Leonard W. Hatton was the only FBI agent lost in the World Trade Center attack. As an FBI specialist in explosives and evidence recovery, Hatton went to Africa in 1998 to help investigate the bombings of U.S. embassies by terrorists linked to Osama bin Laden.

On the Joint Bank Robbery Task Force, Hatton worked with New York City police, investigating bank and armored car robberies, kidnappings, and extortion cases.

He developed specialties as a bomb technician, trained in analyzing suspicious packages and disarming explosive devices, and as a member of the evidence recovery team, which processes crime scenes.

Because of his expertise in those areas, he was part of the team sent to Tanzania to conduct the crime scene investigations after the embassy bombings that claimed the lives of 11 people in Tanzania and 213 in Kenya.

viction, it can be very rewarding," Lampman said.

When not working out he is busy as the union president for the OCSO union and is a member of SWAT. On SWAT he is the assistant team leader for the tactical team. He joined SWAT one week before the historic and fateful 9/11. e 12 members of SWAT are made up of officers from local agencies. eir equipment is purchased from drug/forfeiture seizure funds. e group of specially trained officers has to be ready to respond at a moment's notice. ey meet once monthly for eight hours of training. When needed they make entries into high-risk situations such as search warrants or barricaded subjects.

When asked why he is an officer, his reply echoed what many other officers have said.

"I just want to help people," he said.

When not at work, the dedicated husband and father to two sons and two stepsons can be seen at local ballparks and riding an ATV.

Continued from Page 5A Two years later, he went to Yemen to investigate the bombing of the Cole, which took the lives of 17 sailors.

"He wanted to be [an FBI agent] for as long as I've known him," said his wife. "He loved his work. He just loved everything about it."

Hatton was killed in the collapse of the towers.

"He didn't have to go in. But that was his nature. That was truly his nature," said his wife, JoAnne Hatton.

"If he had gone straight to work, he would be here today.

But I would have expected no less from him," she said.

Hatton was on his way to work that morning when he saw the smoke coming from the towers. He abandoned his car and raced to the towers on foot.

None of his remains were ever recovered.

Several months after 9-11, JoAnne was contacted and told that Hatton’s service pistol had been recovered and would be given to her.

“I got the pistol and thought for a while about what to do with it. I did not know whether to keep it or give it to one of the children. I finally decided that I would bury it so that we could have a place to go and remember Leonard and to be able to pay tribute to him and what he tried to do that day”, said JoAnne.

September 11, 2001 was a chaotic day for the United States military. After they found that Flight 11 had been hijacked, word was received about three other planes.

American Airlines Flight 77 and United Airlines Flights 175 and 93 had also been hijacked.

The hijackers had killed the flight crews and turned off the transponders on each plane.

That made tracking impossible.

The Air Force had scrambled five fighter planes, four F-16s, each plane with a 20mm Gatling gun, but they did not know where to go. There were so many planes in the air that the hijacked planes did not stand out. The air defense system was overwhelmed, it had not been expected that such an event as this 109 minute marathon of terror would

occur.

In addition to the two planes that hit the World Trade Center, another would be flown into the Pentagon and one would crash in a field in Pennsylvania.

That day, America became involved in a war of terror on the homefront, the likes of which had never been seen.

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Deaths and Memorials Lanita Burch Orange Lanita Mae Burch, 74, of the Echo Community of Orange, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 4, at her home. She was born March 5, 1941 in Center, to Marlon Gaston Choate and Lera E v e l y n (Evans) Choate. She lived in Orange for many years and worked as a Secretary for Sears, Roebuck and Company in Orange. Lanita enjoyed going camping and reading. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Lanita is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Johnny Choate. ose who will most cherish her memory are her husband of 29 years, Bill Burch of Orange; daughter, Teri Walter and husband, Todd of Vinton; sons, Michael Adams and wife, Michelle of Spring Hill, Tn., Billy Burch and wife, Melinda of Angleton, and Bobby Burch and wife, Johnny of San Antonio; brother, Kelly Choate and wife, Sue of North Carolina; sister Kitten Fuller and husband, David of Orange; sister in law, Wynell Choate of Arkansas; loving dog, Gabby; Brownwood Baptist Church family; special friends, Mary Brister and Mary Jane Jenkins; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services to remember and honor Lanita’s life were Monday, Sept. 7, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor James Phillips, officiating.

Rite of committal and interment followed services where she was laid to rest at Ida Wilson Cemetery in the Echo Community of Orange.

Honoring Lanita as pallbearers were Kelly Choate, David Fuller, Todd Walter, Dakota Burch, Caleb Adams and Dewey Woods. Honorary pallbearers were Cliff Jenkins and Edgar Brister.

John Haynes Orange John Samuel Hanes, 74, of Orange passed away at his home Sunday, Sept. 6.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

O ffi c i at i n g will be the Rev. John War ren, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Orange. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Lodi, OH, May 23, 1941, he was the son of Elton Elias and Bernice (Vanasdal) Hanes. He served in the United States Army and afterward worked as a mechanical engineer for Firestone, where he later retired. He was very active at First United Methodist Church, where he was a member. He served on several committees at the church, was a lay reader, head of the ushers, a member of the church council, worked as a church representative for UMCOR and received one of several humanitarian awards from Catholic Charities for his work during the Hurricane Rita Recovery. Mr. Hanes also volunteered with the AARP every year to file taxes for people. As an avid walker, he belonged to two walking groups, a morning and evening one and enjoyed golfing three times a week with his friends at Sunset Grove Country Club.

He was preceded in death by parents and brother, William Lee Hanes. ose left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Beverly Roberts Hanes of Orange; son, John William Hanes and wife, Kristy of Cypress and six grandchildren, Ryan, Charlynn and Janson Hanes and Daryn, Natalie and Amanda Crowninshield. e family would like to thank Southeast Texas Hospice for their wonderful care and com-

passion.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either, First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 502 N 6th St, Orange, TX 77630, Southeast Texas Hospice, 912 W. Cherry St, Orange, TX 77630 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Patsy Dunahoe Bridge City Patsy Dry Dunahoe, 85, of Bridge City, passed away Sept. 6.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept.

12, at Lone C e d a r Cemetery in S h e l b y County. Officiating will be Bro. Hiram Milton.

Visitation will be from 6:008:00 p.m., ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Clayton, Aug. 28, 1930, she was the daughter of Albert Sydney Dry, Sr. and Ludie (Baker) Dry. She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Vidor. She taught Sunday school for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Burt E. Dunahoe; daughter, Debbie Kay Dunahoe; brothers, Sydney Dry, Henry Dry, Albert Sydney Dry, Jr. and her sister, Fannie Marie Brister.

She is survived by her children, Terry Dunahoe and wife, Tammy and Susan Buscher; grandchildren, Jeff Dunahoe, Josh Dunahoe and wife, Alexa, Hannah Dunahoe and Ashley Buscher; great-grandchildren, Taylor Dunahoe, Bryce Dunahoe, Gracie Armstreet, and Jonah Armstreet; sister, Jennie Cox and husband, Billy; along with many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Evelyn Mitchell Houston Evelyn Merline Mitchell, 81, of Houston, formerly of Starks, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, at Serenity Assisting Living in Katy.

Evelyn was born Dec. 15, 1933 in Starks, to Fred and Hettie Johnson. She had lived the last year in the Houston area; having lived prior in Starks. Evelyn worked as a caregiver for many years. She enjoyed going fishing, hunting, camping, sewing and working in her garden. Evelyn was a loving person who will be missed dearly and loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Charnel Johnson, Otis Johnson, Prentice Johnson, Wilbur Johnson and James Johnson.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Sharlene Rosetta and husband, Rusty Bearden of Houston, Evelyn Chestene Kessler and husband, Steve of West Columbia; son, Otis Hennigan and wife, Kay of Little Cypress and sister, Idelle Jones of Boerne. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 11:00, am at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 9:00 am until service time.

Ronnie Hennigan will be officiating. Burial will follow at Doyle Cemetery in Starks.

Honoring Evelyn as pallbearers will be Otis Hennigan, Charlie Hennigan, Rusty Bearden, Joey McKee, Chucky Holcombe and Brady Holcombe.

Mary Gerken Orange Mary Bernice Gerken, 79, of Orange passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Bernice was born Dec. 26, 1935 in Milam, to Lela (Reeves) and Bruce Bourghs. She lived in the Orange area since 1959. Bernice was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church, but followed her preacher grandson

at his two churches of Hartburg Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of West Orange. She enjoyed nature; taking care of animals, bird watching and working in her flower garden. She also took great joy in decorating her home.

Bernice was a wonderful g r a n d mother who supported her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Allie Bruce Gates and brother, Glendon Bourghs.

Bernice is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jim Gerken of Orange; sons, Mike Procella and wife, Tommilyn, Glenn Procella and wife, Millee and Barry Procella and wife, Terri, all of Orange; step son, Jim Gerken and wife, Dianna of Virginia and step daughter, Susan McCormick of Virginia. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael Procella, April ompson and husband, Wes, Erica Arnold and husband, Wes, Landon Procella, Jenna Procella, Jared Wagnon, Michael Gerken, Maylin Gerken, Sophie Gerken and great grandchildren, Carson Sauceda, Carlee Arnold, Sky ompson, Mason Wagnon and Jack Wagnon.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 09, at 2:30 PM at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 1:30 PM until service time.

Her grandson, Bro. Michael Procella, and Bro. David Turner will be officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City.

Honoring Bernice as pallbearers will be Mike Procella, Glenn Procella, Barry Procella, Michael Procella, Landon Procella and Jim Gerken.

Harley Bass Orange Harley Bentley Bass died at home Sept. 5. Harley was born Oct. 9, 1925 in Orange, to Etta Barclay Bass and Robert Frank Bass.

A graduate of Orange H i g h School, he attended Lamar University before joining the United States Merchant Marines where he served honorably during WWII. He was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church in Orange, serving as a deacon and as an elder. He also devoted much time and effort to Lions Club of Orange. He especially loved working at the Lions Charity Carnival. Harley retired after 40 years from Du Pont, Sabine River Works.

Harley married the love of his life, Betty Jean Worthey. ey were married 67 years, during which they raised their two daughters, welcomed grandchildren and great grandsons, traveled extensively and enjoyed a well-earned retirement. During the last years of his life, Betty devotedly and selflessly took care of him.

Harley is survived by his loving wife Betty; daughters

Suzanne Bass Van Horn of Houston and Cindy Bass Cabe and her husband Tom of Dallas; grandsons Patrick Van Horn and his wife Shannon and Matthew Van Horn, all of Austin; granddaughter Chris Van Horn-McCarthy and her husband Scott of Houston; great grandsons Harley Van Horn, Tristan Van Horn and Derek McCarthy; brother-in-law Tom Worthey of Silsbee and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father; sister Jewis Peterson; brother Robert Forrest Bass and nephews Kenneth D. Bass and Sam Bass. e family wishes to thank his care givers Mo n i c a Fairley, Alice Boston, B o n n i e Finney, Yvette Cotton, Molly S t r i n g e r, Joann Stevens and the staff of River City hospice, all of who made it possible for him to live out his life at home.

Funeral service was Tuesday, Sept. 8, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Mike Umbenhaur officiating. Interment was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Orange, River City Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Matthew J. Jugovatz Bridge City Matthew J. Jugovatz, 91, of Bridge City and a former longtime resident of Port Arthur, passed away Sept. 2, at his home.

Funeral services were held Sept. 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. J. W. Harrell, pastor of e United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Cremation was to follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Port Arthur, April 16, 1924, he was the son of Anthony Jugovatz and Jennie (Siragusa) Jugovatz. He was the owner/operator of Gulfway T.V. and Radio Service in Port Arthur for 40 years. Matthew served in the U n i t e d States Coast Guard Merc h a n t Marines d u r i n g WWII and was a member of the e United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City.

He was a well respected man in his community for his service and honesty.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Anthony Jugovatz.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Amanda Marie Jugovatz of Bridge City; sister, Mary Bufford of Brenham; sister-in-law, Beverly Jugovatz of Port Neches; extended family, Dr. Mark Messer and wife, Becky, Mary Anne Stanley; his four legged buddy, Sassie and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Theresa Harrison Orange eresa Mae Harrison, 80, of Orange passed away ursday,

Sept. 3, at her residence. eresa was born March 1, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Ar., to Fince (Young) and Fred Smith. She lived in the Orange area for most of her life and was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, painting and going fishing with her husband, Jack. eresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Danny Smith and son, James Craig Harrison. ose left to cherish her memory are her husband, Elmer J. “Jack” Harrison Jr. of Orange; daughter, Kathie Dorman and husband, Ronnie of Orange; grandchildren, Jessica Williams of Bridge City, Jacky Collins and husband, Michael of Houston, Lee Dorman and wife, Christie of Fairfield, CA and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 5, at Dorman Funeral Home, with e Rev. David Turner officiating. Burial was to follow at Autumn Oak Memorial Park in Orange.

Honoring eresa as pallbearers were Tony Perry, Jerald Peveto, Terry Franz, Kenneth McKay, Jim McKay, Jerry McKay and Ronnie McKay.

Judy McClelland Orange Judy Smith McClellan, 70, lifelong resident of Orange, passed away Sept. 1, in Beaumont.

Born in Orange, July 14, 1945, she was the daughter of John Louis and Martha Lou (White) Smith. Judy was a member of First Methodist Church. She enjoyed life and always had a ready smile.

She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her children, Brent Stanfield and wife, Tammy, of Orangefield and Brandy Rae Stanfield, of Lufkin; granddaughter, Ryden Stanfield; brother, Steve Smith and wife, Gini, of Orange; neice, Patti Lofton of Little Cypress and nephew, Bryant Smith of Las Vegas, NV.

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Cremation services are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity in honor of Judy.

Nicole McGalin Orange Nicole Diane “Nickie” McGalin, 31, of Orange, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.

Nickie was born April 7, 1984 in Galveston, to Bobby Lynn McGalin and Tracy (Lucky) McGalin, she was a lifelong resident of Orange and had also lived in Evadale. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Nickie was a happy go lucky lady and she enjoyed spending time with her family especially at the sand bar on the river.

Nickie is preceded in death by her father, Bobby Lynn McGalin; stepmother, Amanda McGalin; paternal grandfather, Kenneth McGalin and paternal great grandparents, Earl and Pauline McGalin, as well as her uncles and aunts.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her son, Jaden Williams of Evadale; paternal grandmother, Pearl McGalin of Orange; sisters, Carita Douvio and Sarah Fuselier both of Orange and brothers, John C. Reynolds, Jr. and Joseph M. Reynolds, both of Orange.

Nickie is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services to remember and honor Nickie’s life were held Friday, Sept. 4, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Harold Nazworth, pastor of the Northwest Baptist Church in Vidor. Graveside services and interment were Friday at the Antioch Cemetery in Buna.

Honoring Nickie as pallbearers were John Reynolds, Jr., Joseph Reynolds, Calvin Roach, John Peet, Benny Earl Murphy, Scotty Coleman and Jacob Hare.

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Orange County Happenings Survivor of bombing to speak in Beaumont Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing who later was able to identify the bombers, will be the speaker for the LIT Foundation Salute to Real American Heroes at 6:00 pm, Sept. 10, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Beaumont. The annual event provides scholarships for students in the Department of Public Service & Safety.

Tickets to the event are $50 each. Dinner will be provided by the Sabine Area Restaurant Association and Cooks 2 Doz. + Inc. All first responders and active military who are in uniform plus a guest will be treated to dinner.

To buy tickets or make first responder/military reservations or for more information on sponsorships available, see the Web site at www.lit.edu, or call (409) 839-2983.

Granger Chevrolet 5K walk/run slated The second annual Granger Chevrolet 5K walk/run will be held at 8:00 am, Oct. 10, starting at Granger Chevrolet. To register go to www.grangerchevrolet5k.com. This event will be professionally times (Chips) by the Driven Race Solutions (The Driven Net). Places will be recognized by age group and awards given. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and grab bag.

Master Gardeners to hold business meeting The September meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners Association has been changed to be on Monday, Sept. 14, instead of the usual second Thursday of the month, only for this month. Social time and a pot luck supper will start at 6:00 pm, with the meeting from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. This month will be a business meeting and we will show the members how to log into the online system for reporting their volunteer hours. We will be discussing the finalization of the upcoming Master Gardener training also. The public is invited. For more information on the OCMGA or the upcoming training please visit http://txmg.org/orange/ How can I become a Master Gardener tab.

Master Gardeners to offer certification course The Orange County Master Gardeners Association and the Orange County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Office will be presenting a course to become a certified Master Gardener beginning Sept. 29. Classes will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the AgriLife office, 11475 FM 1442, Orangefield (Orange County EXPO Center). Three sessions will be held on Saturday 10-3, 10-17 and 11-7. Cost for the complete course is $100. Registration deadline is September 18. If you are interested in becoming a certified Master Gardener, please contact Ashlee Krebs, CEA A/NR at 8827010 to obtain more information about the classes or if you are interested in just taking a few of the sessions to gain more horticultural knowledge. A list of the class schedule and speakers can be viewed by going to http://txmg.org/ orange/ How can I become a Master Gardener tab.

VFW to host Cadillacs The VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Zydecane, Sept. 10, from 8 pm until midnight. Tickets are $6 per person. The bar is open for beer, wine coolers, sodas and set-ups; BYOB. For information, call 8869738.

Regional Police Academy testing at LIT The Regional Police Academy at Lamar Institute of Technology will be testing in October for its next class session.

Those interested must take the entrance exam in order to attend the academy. Dates and times for the test are: 1 p.m., Oct. 1; 9 a.m., Oct. 2; 9 a.m., Oct. 3; 1 p.m., Oct. 5; and 9 a.m., Oct. 6. The charge for the exam is $15 and it must be in a money order. Personal checks or cash will not be accepted.

The exam will be held at the LIT Regional Police Academy, Multi-Purpose Center, Room 258. There are 24 seats available for each exam. All those who pass the exam and plan to attend the academy must attend a Cadet Orientation at 1 p.m. on Oct. 14. Call (409) 880-8022 to reserve a spot for the exam.

Drive set for local police officers Jacobs Wealth Management is gathering goodies for a basket for the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office and Bridge City Police Department to show support for the officers who protect our local cities and the citizens who live in them.

Donations such as gift cards, prepackaged snacks, water and soft drinks can be dropped off by Sept. 11, to 704 Texas Ave., Bridge City. For more information, please call Kelly at 670-6782 or 792-0179.

BC/OF Ministerial Alliance to host car show, BBQ Cookoff The Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance is kicking off its First Annual Car Show and BBQ Cook Off, Oct. 3, from 10 am-3 pm, at First Baptist Church, Bridge City. Link meals will be available for $5.00 and all proceeds will go to benefit Orange County neighbors facing financial hardship. Whether antique, classic, or modern, any type of vehicle is eligible for entry and a free meal is provided to those who elect to participate.

Special guest judges in the car show will be State Representative, Dade Phelan; Bridge City Chief of Police, Paul Davis; Judge Courtney Arkeen and Bridge City City Manager, Jerry Jones.

For additional information, please contact Director Melissa Isaacs at the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance at 735-8296.

2015 Honey Bear Clinic slated The LC-M Honey Bears will hold their annual clinic Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8:30 am-noon. Students will learn a field routine and choreography to the school song and fight song. They will perform during half time at the LC-M football game.

The students will perform for parents at 11:30 and halftime performance will be Sept. 25. Girls will march in with the Honey Bears and sit with them until their performance.

Cost is $35 and a t-shirt is guaranteed if payment received by Sept. 4. Cost from Sept. 5-19, is $40. For more information and sign up forms, please visit http://lcmhs.lcmcisd.org/page/104242_3, or contact one of the Honey Bears.

Lutcher Stark to celebrate 65th reunion Lutcher Stark High School, class of 1950, will celebrate their 65th reunion on Oct. 10, at Robert’s Steakhouse in Orange. They will have a room reserved for us to visit and eat (at no charge - be sure to tell them thank you).

Social visitation will be from 4:00-5:00 pm. Meals will be ordered from the menu and the only cost will be for your food.

Members from other classes are invited to attend. We look forward to sharing a good time with everyone.

Please let us know by Sept. 15 if you can meet with us. Email: bjr423@att. net or lduhon@gt.rr.com; or call Beverly at 886-2595 or Betty Nell at 886-7139.

Foster grandparents host golf tourney The Foster Grandparent Program will hold their 10th annual golf tournament Friday, Oct. 2, at Idylwild Golf Club, 1100 E. Pine Shadows, Sour Lake.

Tee time is at 1:00 pm. Get a hole-in-one and win $10,000 split, or a new car.

Entry fees are $200 per team or $50 per person. Fee includes golf cart, beverage, lunch and door prizes.

For more information call Karen Gary at 409-899-8444, ext. 6441. This tournament helps foster grandparent volunteers continue to mentor/tutor at risk children in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties.

Eagles to hold cancer benefit The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2523 will host a cancer benefit for Archie Leroy Berry Sept. 12, from 10 am-5 pm, at the Eagles Lodge, 803 N. 23rd St., Orange.

Barbecue plates will be $8 each. There will also be a live auction beginning at 1 pm, live band, cake walk and a 50/50 pot. All money raised will help the family with medical expenses. For more information, call 886-7381.

Scottish Society to meet The Scottish Society of Southeast Texas will meet Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 pm, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1350 23rd St., Beaumont. Those in attendance are asked to bring a covered dish which will be served at 6:30, followed by the program. The Back Porch Friends Dulcimer Players will perform and discuss their music.

Sertoma Club to present fall style show Gulf Coast Sertoma Club will present “Fashions in a Nutshell”, the Groves Pecan Festival’s Fall Style Show, Sept. 19, at 11:00 am, at the Courtyard Cafe, 47321 Lincoln Ave., Groves.

Tickets are $15 and those in attendance will enjoy food, fun and door prizes.

Tickets may be purchased from the Courtyard Cafe, or by calling 963-8786.

Service League accepting requests The Service League of Orange is now accepting requests from non-profit organizations only for application forms to receive financial assistance through their Community Needs Committee. To qualify, you must be able to supply verification that you are a nonprofit along with your Service League Needs application.

Applications may be obtained by contacting Jennifer McConnell at 281793-3364, or by enabling requests to info@serviceleagueoforange.com. Applications and verification status must be returned to the Service League by Oct. 1.

TPW will offer hunter education safety class Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Enhanced Safety Course 4 hour Field Part will be taught Monday, Sept. 21, from 6-10 pm. Students must complete the free enhanced hunter education online home study computer sections, print completed tests and bring them to class. This class is not just for hunters, but anybody who handles firearms can benefit from it.

For more information and to register, please contact Danny Odom at 8838118.

LSC-O to hold wine appreciation class Lamar State College-Orange will hold a Wine Appreciation Class, Sept. 22 from 6-8 pm, at Spec’s Wines, Spirits - Finer Foods Liquor Store, Beaumont and Sept. 24, from 6-8pm at Vine-To-Wine Vineyard and Winery, Winnie.

Each class will have a $15 registration fee. Classes are limited to 20 per session.

Registration will be in The Wilson Building, or by calling 882-3053. Deadline is one week prior to class and participants must be 21 years of age or older.

CVB announces exciting lineup of events The City of Orange will present their 8th Annual Sport Tunnel Boat Races Sept. 18-20 at the City of Orange Boat Ramp. Great family-friendly atmosphere to enjoy. Lots of good food, kid entertainment and music. Tracy Byrd will provide entertainment, Friday, Sept. 18 at the Riverfront Pavilion. Schedule of events is as follows: Friday, 3-6 pm; Saturday, 9 am-5 pm and Sunday, 9 am-5 pm. The event is free to the public. No pets or coolers will be allowed.

The Orange Music Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, American Idol finalist Kree Harrison will perform at the Riverfront Pavilion. No pets allowed; coolers will be permitted, but no glass containers.

For more information on these events, call the CVB office at 883-1011, or visit www.orangetexas.org.

TRTA to hold fall conference The Texas Retired Teachers Association, District V, will hold its Fall Conference at 11:30 am, Thursday, Oct. 1, at St. Mark Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Ave., Beaumont.

State Representatives Dade Phelan, Joe DesHotel and James White will report on last year’s legislative session and TRTA Legislative Chairman Dr. R.E. Nicks will issue a proclamation thanking them for their service benefiting retired school personnel. Speakers for the event will be Nancy Byler of TRTA and Merita Zoga of TRS. BCHS Class of ‘65 to celebrate 50th reunion reunion The 50th Class Reunion will be held Oct.10. Tickets will be $25 per person.

Make checks payable to BC Class of 65 and mail to Brenda Compton Lapeyrolerie at 8591 Bessie Heights Rd., Orange, TX 77630, by Sept. 15.

The La Quinta Inn in Bridge City has reserved a block of rooms at the rate of $99 plus tax. This includes a full breakfast. Rooms will be held until Oct. 2.

For reservations call: The La Quinta Inn, 108 Texas Ave, Bridge City 735-2221.

Mention that you are with the class of 65.

Friday’s event: will be held at 6:00 pm at the Purifoy’s house ,7721 Juanita St, Mauriceville. (If you are using GPS it is listed in Orange.) BYOB and bring a dish or chips and dip. For information, contact Eddie or Faye Beth Purifoy at 409-651-2128 or 409-363-3455. Saturday’s event will be a social at KC Hall in Bridge City, 770 Avenue A Bridge City, 735-5725. At 6:00 PM, a jambalaya dinner will be provided by Chef Brad Lapeyrolerie . There will be dancing from 7:00 – 11:00.

Anyone having contact information on the following people that have not been located please contact Sharon Plagens Kittrell at 757-880-6871 or Tommie Sue Fincher-Fleming at 870-944-0845: Lynn Pye, Joe Russian and Kim Swift.

Peel Out Club to hold annual car show Granger Chevrolet will sponsor the “Peel Out Club’s” 7th annual open car show Sept. 19, from 9 am-3 pm, at 2611 MacArthur Dr., Orange. Entry fees are $20 for pre-registration and $25 day of show. Music will be provided by J. Crazy Cajun DJ. For more information, call Mike Comeaux at 886-1781.

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Gift of Life to hold 5K Ribbon Run The Gift of Life Julie Richardson Proctor will hold a 5K ribbon run Saturday, Oct. 3. 5K start time and Wellness Village opens at 8:00 am in downtown Beaumont. All proceeds will benefit the Gift of Life breast and ovarian cancer initiatives. There will be a survivor celebration ceremony, food and prizes.

To register online, visit event.giftoflifebmt.org. Use discount code “earlybird” for $5 off registration.

Workforce Solutions to host youth career expo Texas Workforce Solutions will host a youth career expo Oct. 15, from 8 am-3 pm, at Ford, Park, 5115 IH-10 S, Beaumont. High school students enrolled in Career and Technology classes from Orange County are invited to attend. In addition to the interactive demonstrations, students will attend an interviewing and orientation workshop to increase their job readiness skills.

To register, please visit business.solutions@setworks.org, or call 409-7194750.

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host The Cadillacs, Sept. 13, from 5-9 pm and Sept. 15, from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $7 per person and beer wine and setups are available. Singles and married welcome. This is non-smoking in this facility. For more information, call 409727-0013.

There will be a Cajun dance Saturday, Sept. 19, featuring Mary Tweedel & Louisiana Cajun MIxers, from 7-11 pm.

A CW dance featuring BB & Company will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7-11 pm.

Mexican Heritage Society to host annual Fiesta The Mexican Heritage Society will host its 47th annual Fiesta Saturday, Sept 12, at the Bob Bower Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Dr., Port Arthur.

Opening ceremonies begin at 10:00 am, followed by activities of the day, including a baby costume contest, music, food, face painting, raffle prizes and pageants. There will also be live Marachi music and the Mexican Heritage Folklorico Dancers. Evening entertainment includes bands and a DJ. Admission from opening to 7:00 pm, is $15 for adults (17 to senior); $10 senior citizens (55+); $10 Children (11 to adult) and Children 10 and under free (must be accompanied by parent.) From 7:00 pm through midnight admission is $20 for everyone.

For more information, please call 409-673-3817 or visit www.mexicanheritagefiesta.com, or on Facebook at Mexican Heritage Society of Port Arthur Texax (Texax is the correct spelling).

Veterans recognition programs scheduled Four Veteran recognition programs will be presented during the month of September. All programs will take place at the VFW Post 2775 on Highway 87 N., Orange. The Post, Auxiliary and Mens Auxiliary extend an invitation to the public to join them in honoring all Veterans and their families for their service. All September programs will take placeat 6:30 on Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 30. The VFW and Auxiliary members host 21 recognition programs yearly. For further information, contact Jeanette Clark at 883-0264.

WOS football tickets to be sold Tickets for the WOS vs. Jasper football game will be on sale in the athletic office the following dates and times: Thursday, Sept. 10, from 9:00 am12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm and Friday, Sept. 11, 9:00 am-12:00 pm.

Ticket prices are $5 for reserved tickets and $2 for students. All tickets at the gates are $5.

Red Hatters to meet The Texas Red Flashers will hold their regular monthly meeting Sept. 17.

Ladies will carpool from Walmart in Orange starting at 11:00 a.m. for the trip to the Pompano in Port Arthur. The birthday lady is Madam Rebecca, Becky Nation.

Ladies will bring door prizes. Business will be Lady Scarecrow and the National Red Hat Convention to be held in San Antonio.There will be shopping after the meeting.

All ladies are welcome. For information call 886-1609.

St. Mary students to show support for local officers St. Mary Catholic School would like to invite you to our event “Support Your Local Police Officers” Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 8:15 am, at the Orange Police Station. All in attendance will assemble around the flag pole and say a special prayer for all the police officers in honor of “Support Your Local Police Officers” day. We hope you can attend and thank you for all your support for our amazing school.

Wesley UMC to hold pecan, walnut fundraiser Wesley United Methodist Church is taking orders for Durham pecans and walnuts. Pecans and walnuts come in one pound bags and are from this year’s crop. Pecans come as pieces or halves and walnuts are mixed halves and pieces. Pecans are $9.50 per pound and walnuts are $8.50 per pound.

If you are interested in ordering some of the nuts, contact Doris Wilson at 886-4804, or Jan Neely at 735-5885.

Orange County Friends to hold fall membership breakfast Orange County Friends, formerly known as the Newcomers Club, will be having their Fall Membership Breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The meeting will be at 9:30 am, at First Baptist Church on MLK Dr. in Orange. The speaker for the meeting will be Ida Schossow, president of the Orange Chamber of Commerce. She will speak about the interesting fall activities that will be taking place in Orange.

All present and past members of Orange County Friends are encouraged to attend this meeting. All women who are new to Orange County are invited to attend to learn more about the community and to make new friends. For more information, call 746-3730.

Friends of Depot directors, volunteers to meet The next meeting of the board of directors and volunteers for the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Thursday, Sept.

17, at 5:30 pm, with a gathering at 5:00 pm for refreshments. New volunteers interested in helping to save the depot and repurpose it into a museum are always welcome. The agenda will include reports on the plans for the Nov. 12 gala, which will be held at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center.

Heritage House to host Falgout’s art display The Heritage House Museum will present “Paper in Pieces, Larger than Life, Part II The Art of Avril Falgout”, Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2-4 pm. The museum isolated at 905 Division, Orange. Refreshments will be served at opening. The exhibit will be on view Sept. 15-Oct. 16, 10 am-4 pm. For more information, call the museum office at 886-5385.

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Ten years have passed “Gatemouth’ remembered n A hometown boy he was

a big star; uniquely talented, humble to the end Down Life’s Highway Roy Dunn For The Record

Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown roamed the streets of Orange as a boy, playing his style of music. He had taught himself to play the fiddle. His dad, a railroad worker who barely spoke English, was a Cajun fiddle player.

As a youngster, while hanging around my dad’s liquor store on Second Street, I became familiar with Gate’s rising popularity. When he came back to Orange to play at Rosental’s Dragon Kitchen, he was treated as a celebrity. The joint would be filled to capacity and beyond.

I first heard Gatemouth play at the Recreation Club in Ab-

beville.

Like the Dragon Kitchen, it was an all black club.

We white boys would stand outside and listen to the black artist inside. On several occasions Gate appeared at the Airport Club, in Abbeville. It was a white dance hall that featured black artist, like Ivy Joe Hunter, Joe Turner, Fats Domino, T-Bone Walker and many others. I introduced myself to Gatemouth and found he knew my father in Orange.

Later on, when I operated the package store and he was in town, I would see him. Clar-

Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown being laid to rest in Orange, Texas.

Orange native Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown

ence was a big star by then. No one could really put a brand on his music. He played blues, Cajun zydeco, country and jazz in his unique style. He mastered several instruments.

He was a disciple of T-bone Walker but added a new dimension to the music by dragging his finger over the guitar strings. No one else I ever heard as a youngster did that lick. Now everyone does it.

Later I got to know his brother, Bobby Brown, who played drums and furnished the house band for the LuAnn Club, on what was then the new Interstate Highway 10, in Louisiana. The Stewart family owned the club. The Heberts owned the Big Oaks next door.

Bobby later worked for Ray Herman and played drums at both Mt. Calvary Baptist

Church and St. Theresa Catholic Church.

Some years ago, while I was in Boston, Gatemouth was playing at a big hall, to a soldout crowd. I was stunned to discover what a big star he was there. People were surprised to learn that I had known him since I was a teenager.

Gordon Baxter used to say that artist are more appreciated away from home than they are at home. Brown’s music was enjoyed around the world and he, like Bum Phillips and Earl Thomas, always made it a point to say he was from Orange, Texas.

I once visited with Gatemouth at Holly Beach. Bobby Charles, a schoolmate of mine and also a friend of Gtemouth, had written some songs Gate had recorded. Bobby had also

written songs for many other artists, including “Walking to New Orleans” for Fats Domino. Bobby had been one of the boys with me when we listened from the outside of the club to the black music. He had written a big hit, that he recorded himself when he was 16-years-old called “See You Later Alligator.” Other artist, including Bill Haley and the Comets recorded this song.

Gatemouth and Bobby were very good friends and that’s why he was at Holly Beach.

Bobby lived there and his son was operating a club that needed a big name to draw attention to it. A couple of friends drove Gate from his home in Slidell, he played the gig for gas money, and returned home in the early morning. A week later Gate

played to a sell-out crowd in Baton Rouge. Jerry Childress, then editor of The Record, was with me on that visit and was impressed with the man and the music.

The last time I visited with Clarence was in Port Arthur in February, at the Gulf Coast Museum. Although he had recorded many hit songs and won a Grammy award in the early 1980’s, he actually was as down-home as country.

As a boy, Clarence had lived on the farm owned by Orange mayor Abe Sokolski, who also had a men’s clothing store.

Abe and his wife didn’t have children and Gate once told Margaret Toal that the couple had wanted to adopt him.

In 2005, Gatemouth’s health had been failing for over a year and he was suffering from lung cancer and heart problems. He had left his Slidell home on Aug. 28, to get away from hurricane Katrina. (Everything in his home was lost including his many awards.)

Plans were to drive to Austin but Gate suffered a heart attack and had to have surgery in Port Arthur. Clarence died on Sept. 11, at age 81, at his great niece’s home in Orange Texas, the place he called home. Services were held at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, under the direction of Wayne Sparrow Funeral Home. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Orange His casket was one of many that floated up during Hurricane Ike. He was a good decent man who was unorthodox with his music. He never forgot his roots. I’m glad to have traveled Down Life’s Highway to the sound of his music and had the privilege of knowing this man who was truly a star.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, Septmeber 9, 2015

The Record’s Game of the Week: Bridge City 18, Newton 13

Unnecessary floundering after change COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

“You don’t throw your tube jig with the little piece of shrimp stuffed inside anymore?,” asked Hilton Kyle as we picked apart the flooded grass on the Louisiana shoreline with three inch swim baits and a GULP shrimp threaded on an eighth ounce jig head. e redfish bite had been slow to materialize earlier that morning and we were making due with an average flounder bite at best.

“I don’t even target flounder anymore,” I replied, “so that bait is no longer a part of the arsenal.” He just smiled and shook his head in disbelief. ere was a time when he booked 20 to 30 trips a year and all we fished for was flounder. If we weren’t throwing tube jigs we were bouncing one eighth ounce Road Runner heads tipped with shrimp off the bottom.

We carried only one color in the tube jig and two colors in the curly tail grubs and spent far more time reeling in fish than changing lures.

Limits of flounder were all but a guarantee both in the fall and the spring. Redfish were considered a bonus and we could have cared less about a speckled trout. en, for some unknown reason, we decided that the hook was far too small and fooling with a Ziploc bag full of frozen shrimp was just too much of a hassle. e light wire hook was indeed small in the little horse head jig, but we fished lighter line as well and we lost very few fish as we took our time leading them to the net. In looking back, it is obvious that we made a big mistake by overthinking a very productive technique.

About the same time that we upgraded our lethal technique and ceased catching as many flounder, Louisiana removed gill nets from the See COLBURN, PAGE 4B

Bridge City defenders Derick Dearing (13) and Kade Wheat (36) wrap up Newton Eagle ball carrier as the Cardinals prevail 18-13. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Giant killers ... again

Cards use stifling defense to stop Eagles, now 2-0

By Gerry L. Dickert For e Record e giant killers are at it again. e Bridge City Cardinals knocked off a second state-ranked team in as many weeks, knocking off No. 4-ranked Newton 18-13 this past Friday night at Larry B. Ward Stadium. e upset win comes a week after the Cards beat another of the state’s best teams, Kirbyville, on the road to open the season.

“We talked about David and Goliath and we knew we were the underdogs coming in,” BC head coach Dwayne DuBois said. “We’re going to respect every opponent we play, but we aren’t going to fear anyone. We’re not going to back down. We’re going to get out here and do our

very best every time. e thing is, someone has to win, so why not us?” e Cardinals won this one by controlling the game clock with a ground game that attacked the gut of the Newton defense. Bridge City’s unrelenting running game amassed 196 yards on 45 carries, led by Cayce Draper’s 139 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries.

Draper’s first touchdown run came at the end of an 8-play, 63-yard drive. During that offensive push, Draper ran the ball five times for 52 yards.

A missed extra-point kick left the Cards leading 6-0 with 7:57 left in the first half.

Newton, with its typical explosive offensive attack, scored quickly, rolling 70 yards in just six plays, capped by a 9-yard TD run by Gabe Foster with 5:50 left in the half. e extra-point kick

put the Eagles up 7-6. Foster finished with 10 carries for 69 yards.

After a three-and-out possession for the BC offense, Newton went back on the attack. Bridge City’s defense, in a statement about how the rest of the night would go for the Eagles, held Newton to negative-8 yards on the drive. BC’s Derrick Dearing recovered a Newton fumble and the Cards took possession again at the Eagles’ 35 yard line.

“Derrick was all over the field. I’d love to use Derrick on offense but he’s so valuable on the defensive side of the ball,” Coach DuBois said. “at’s an explosive ball club over there and he was able to help control that. He’s a senior captain but I’m asking a lot of all these seniors and See CARDINALS, PAGE 2B

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Cardinals

LCM Bear running back J'lon Douglas breaks loose for a big gain against the Eagles Friday night. Douglas wast the leading rusher for the bears with 13 carries for 76 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

Bridge City CardiNalS Bridge City 24, Kirbyville 21 Bridge City 18, Newton 13 Sept. 11 - Lumberton, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - at Liberty, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - Cleveland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 2 - OPEN Oct. 9 - at Jasper, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - at Splendora, 7:30 pm*

weSt oraNge-StarK muStaNgS West Orange-Stark 26, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 13 West Orange-Stark 28, Port Neches-Groves 14 Sept. 11 - Jasper, 7:30 pm Sept. 18 - at Silsbee, 7:30 pm Sept. 26 - Richmond Foster (Stallworth), 6:00 pm Oct. 2 - Newton, 7:30 pm Oct. 9 - at Liberty, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - OPEN

vidor PirateS Panama City Bay, Fla. 19, Vidor 7 Vidor 42, Jasper 21 Sept. 11 - at Channelview, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - OPEN Sept. 25 - at Nederland, 7:00 pm* Oct. 2 - Baytown Lee, 7:00 pm* Oct. 9 - Beaumont Ozen, 7:00 pm* Oct. 15 - at Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 pm* Oct. 23 - Beaumont Central, 7:00 pm* Oct. 30 - at Lumberton, 7:00 pm* Nov. 6 - Port Neches-Groves, 7:00 pm*

oraNgeField BoBCatS Orangefield 42, Buna 26 Kirbyville 24, Orangefield 14 Sept. 11 - at Beaumont Kelly, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - Lumberton, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - at Newton, 7:30 pm Oct. 2 - Houston Worthing, 7:30 pm Oct. 9 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - at West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Oct 23 - Liberty, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - OPEN Nov. 6 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm*

little CyPreSS-mauriCeville BearS West Orange-Stark 26, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 13 Barbers Hill 28, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 7 Sept. 11 - at Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Oct. 2 - at Splendora, 7:30 pm* Oct. 9 - Cleveland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - at Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - Jasper, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - OPEN Nov. 6 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm*

deweyville PirateS East Chambers 42, Deweyville 0 Deweyville 28, Warren 21 Sept. 11 - at Kirbyville, 7:30 pm Sept. 18 - Woodville, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - West Sabine, 7:30 pm Oct. 2 - OPEN Oct. 9 - at Newton, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - Garrison, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Hemphill, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - at Corrigan-Camden, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - Crockett, 7:30 pm* *-District Game

these captains. In order for us to be successful, they’re going to have to be the leaders of this team.”

Four plays later, sparked by a 33-yard run by Draper, Camden DuBois bulled across from the 2-yard line for the Cardinals score and a 12-7 lead with 1:30 left in the half. e Cardinals opened the second half with a clock-killing drive that took nearly half the third quarter. Moving 80 yards in 10 plays, the Cards crossed the goal line again Draper pushing in from 2 yards out. With 6:34 left in the third quarter, BC held an 18-7 lead.

On the next Newton drive, the Bridge City defense stiffened again with Vaydon Abrego picking off the Newton quarterback to kill the possession. When Newton got the ball again, the Cardinals defense for the Eagles to turn the ball over on downs.

Bridge City committed its only real mistake of the game after fumbling deep in its own territory, setting up the Eagles for a 32-yard drive for a touchdown with 1:29 left in the game.

Foster got in the end zone from the 2 yard line to cut the Bridge City lead to 18-13.

But, as BC bled the clock down the stretch, the Eagles ran out of time and the Cardinals ran off the field victorious.

“I’m proud of them for the effort and for the confidence they are showing,” Coach DuBois said. “But one win doesn’t make a season, two wins don’t make a season. We want to get better every week and get ready for district. Keeping the fans excited and involved and keeping our team excited and motivated, that’s what the Friday night experience is all about.”

Bridge City Cardinal middle linebacker Derick Dearing slams a Newton Eagle ball carrier. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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Bridge City Cardinal quarterback Camden DuBois looks downfield for a receiver as Big Red rolls over the Newton Eagles 18-13. On Friday, Bridge City hosts Lumberton. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn Bridge City 18, NewtoN 13 New..........0 7 0 6 – 13 BC ............0 12 6 0 – 18 Records: Newton 1-1, Bridge City 2-0.

SCoriNg PlayS BC – Cayce Draper 4 run, kick fails (2Q/7:57) NEW – Gabe Foster 9 run, Tanner Holmes kick (2Q/5:50) BC – Camden DuBois 2 run (2Q/1:30) BC – Draper 2 run, kick fails (3Q/6:34) NEW – Foster 2 run, run fails (4Q/1:29) team StatiStiCS NEW BC Total Yards 295 228 First Downs 17 14 Rushes-Yards 47-293 45-196 C-A-I 1-8-1 2-5-0 Pass Yards 2 31 Punts 1-32 3.34.3 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards 6-50 1-5 iNdividual StatiStiCS Rushing: Newton, Jaron Hanks 21-103, Brodrick Spikes 10-88, Gabe Foster 1069, Brock Barbay 6-33; Bridge City, Cayce Draper 15-139, Camden DuBois 16-37, Patrick Morris 7-19, Colt Poole 7-5, Byron Trahan 1-(-1).

Passing: Newton, Brock Barbay 1-8-1 31; Bridge City, Camden DuBois 2-5-0 31.

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Mustangs roll past PN-G 28-14

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MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record Picked to lose by as much as 40 points, the Mustangs rolled into the Reservation and proved many wrong as they soundly beat the Indians, 28-14.

“I thought we played hard in the first half, making adjustments to the run,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “We adjusted at half time and played much better and won it. We were the team that they let hang around. ey could’ve scored twice more in the first half but didn’t. Overall, the second half was a great team effort on the Reservation at Port NechesGroves.” e Mustangs came out firing on all cylinders as they were able to drive the ball down the field and score on their first possession in just nine plays. Quarterback Jack Dallas handed off to Keion Hancock on a third and goal play and with less than three minutes ticked off the clock the Mustangs were on the board.

Ryan Baham-Heisser, who was 4 for 4 on the night for PATs, hit it right through the uprights and the Mustangs led, 7-0.

On the Indians second possession, PN-G’s Adam Morse hit Jack Giblen from 18 yards out and put the Indians on the board.

Kentavious Miller took the kickoff to the 30 yard line and just five plays later, Malick Phillips scored on a wildcat play from 11 yards out. e Indians scored one more time before the half to tie the score. e Mustang defense was also able to knock the Indian ball loose and recover the ball in the endzone to save the Indians from the go ahead score. e second half belonged to the Mustangs as the Indians couldn’t seem to get anything going. On WO-S last possession of the third quarter, when it seemed Dallas was about to have to throw the ball away, he found a wide open omas Wallace who caught the ball and ran for 20 yards for the score to put the Mustangs up, 21-14.

With 2:58 left in the game, short yardage specialist Justin Brown took the ball from 13 yard out and bulldozed his way to the endzone.

“I thought that our second half was a great team effort,” ompson said. “We had guys that played better in the secondary, and our little defensive ends, Keyshawn (Holman) and (Ronald) Carter improved. Our offensive line is also playing better.” e Mustangs had little time to celebrate as next up is the Jasper Bulldogs (1-1), who lost to Vidor Friday night, 42-21 and

KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

WO-S still one to pick as Week 2 gears up Games is Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over JASPER—e Bulldogs have been up and down in their first two games of the young season while the Mustangs continue to improve and get more confident with each play. row in the fact the ‘Stangs have more success at Dan Hooks Stadium than in the Piney Woods and it could be a long night for the ‘Dogs.

BRIDGE CITY over LUMBERTON—e Cardinals have shown the high school football world that they can beat highoctane smaller schools so it’s time to pick on one a bit larger to keep their record for 2015 unblemished.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over BAYTOWN GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL—e Bears need to even the score against Baytown-area teams and get off the schneide on their 2015 worksheet. over ORANGEFIELD BEAUMONT KELLY—e Bobcats are going to visit and Kelly team that is higher than a kite after starting the season with a pair of victories. Hopefully Orangefield’s rushing attack will bring the Bulldogs back to earth.

See FORECAST, PAGE 5B

Senior Thomas Wallace caught six passes for 81 yards. His catch of the night was a 20 yard touchdown pass that put the Mustangs up, 21-14. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Junior Kentavious Miller was the return man for the night. Miller returned the second kick by the Indians to the 30 yard line and five plays later, the Mustangs hit pay dirt. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

The Chain Gang defense might have allowed the Indians 19 first downs and over 340 offensive yards, but they were able to recover two fumbles, one in the endzone and intercept one pass, while keeping PN-G from crossing the goal line. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs beat Hardin Jefferson in week one, 35-7. “is will be a traditional WOS Jasper physical game,” ompson said. “ey have speed that goes up as opposed to the last two weeks. And they have several returning starters from both sides of the ball.”

Jasper’s starting quarterback has been out with an injury, but he has been replaced with the starting free safety, Reese Durand, who is pretty good at throwing the ball, according to ompson.

“He does an adequate job running their offense,” ompson said. “ey also have a big O line and a good receiver, Lorenzo omas.”

Game time is set for 7:30pm at

home for the Mustangs. Tickets will be on sale ursday, Sept.

10, 9am-noon and 1-3pm and Friday, Sept. 11, 9am-noon ONLY. Ticket prices are $5 for reserved tickets and $2 for students. All tickets at the gates are $5.

The subvarsity teams beat Port Neches-Groves last Thursday. The freshmen team won, 14-12. Jordan Johnson scored on a 63 yard pass. Rinaldo Rose ran in the two point conversion. Kervondrick Scott scored on a 14 yard pass.

Jonatan Ramirez had a fumble recovery to set up the touchdown. Offensive standouts were Brettlin White, Jordan Johnson and Kervondrick Scott. Outstanding defensive

players were Tayshaun Teel and Damon Apadocca. e JV team won, 28-20. Alex Williams scored on a 53 yard pass from Chaka Watson. London Troussaint scored three times on runs of one yard, 33 yards and 29 yards and scored two two point conversions. e best catch of the night would have to go to trainer Cruz Hernandez, who caught an “uncatchable” ball one handed thrown from the track. e ninth grade and JV teams will play in Jasper ursday, starting at 5 pm.

Friday’s Spirit Day is “Give the Bulldogs the Boot!!” Join the students and staff by dressing in Mustang Western wear and boots.

LCM Bear Defensive backs Drake Trawhon and Weston Floyd break up a pass aganist Barbers Hill Friday Night. The Bears lost to the Eagles 28-7. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

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Head Volleyball Coach 'Becca Peveto rallies her players to a 3 straight set win over Kountze.

Lady Cards sweep Kountze Lions e Bridge City Lady Cardinals traveled to Kountze to play against the Lady Lions in a best of five match, defeating the Lions 25-23,25-20,25-19.

West Orange-Stark also swept a non distinct op-

Bridge City's head coach Cody Knight cheers on one of his runners.

Bridge City, Orange County well represented at home meet Jeff Fults For e Record is year’s Cardinal Classic was a huge success on September 5 at Claiborne West Park in Vidor.

Bridge City’s head cross country coach Cody Knight said, “I want to thank all that attended today’s event and to all the ones that helped work the Classic. is is one of the largest events we have had. More than 40 schools, middle and high school, and 515 athletes participated.” ere were two divisions listed: D-1 for larger schools and D-2 for smaller schools. A runner from a small school division could run against larger schools if desired.

Claiborne Park had nearly 800 people in attendance, from athletes to spectators, all dealing with extreme humid condtions, this did not however dampen any spirits of our local cross countryrunners.

Cardinal Classic

Claiborne West Park, Vidor Here are the Orange County students’ results with place, name, school and time:

Varsity Girls Two-Mile Run

15 Kimberly Gann, Vidor HS, 14:21.98 30 Jessica Trahan, Vidor HS, 15:43.40 38 Jacey Trahan, Vidor HS, 16:26.00 43 Hailey Stogner, Vidor HS, 16:59.52 51 Ariali Soto, Vidor HS, 17:55.56 53 Carley Dorman, Orangefield HS, 18:55.09

Varsity Girls Two Mile Run Team Scores

6 Vidor HS, Total Time: 1:21:27, Average: 16:17.30

Varsity Girls Two Mile Run

3 Caitlin Denison, Bridge City HS, 13:38.95 5 Mackenzie Murdock, Bridge City HS, 13:41.58 6 Brittany Fonville, Bridge City HS, 13:57.37 7 Brinley Bell, Bridge City HS, 14:58.10 8 Olivia Keltz, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 15:04.27 10 Katy Torbett, Bridge City HS, 15:25.55 18 Izzy Brooks, Bridge City HS, 16:33.45 28 Riley Dugas, Bridge City HS, 17:22.39 29 Kilon Gillis, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 17:23.65 45 Meghan McKinley, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 20:17.81 54 Justine Sylestine, Community Christian, 23:25.78 56 Keleigh Dempsey, Community Christian, 24:14.88

Varsity Girls Two Mile Run Team Scores

1 Bridge City HS, Total Time: 1:11:42

JV Girls Two-Mile Run

4 Valeria Martinez, Bridge City HS, 16:31.97 6 Hannah Hall, Bridge City HS, 16:44.52 8 Laura Planke, Bridge City HS, 17:05.40 17 Jillian Wilson, Bridge City HS, 19:31.33 18 Alexa Acosta, Bridge City HS, 19:37.58 21 Elizabeth Hoffpaur, Vidor

HS, 20:03.24 22 Aly Haynes, Vidor HS, 20:03.54 24 Marissa Wolfsberger, Vidor HS, 20:19.33 30 Gabriella Duke, Vidor HS, 25:28.88 32 Oceanna Rougeau, Bridge City HS, 27:01.39 34 Avery Williams, Community Christian, 34:49.41

JV Girls Two Mile Run Team Scores

2 Bridge City HS, Total Time: 1:29:31

Middle School Girls TwoMile Run

1 Kennedy Larson, Vidor JH, 12:45.31 23 Kaylen Smith, Bridge City MS, 16:16.70 26 Hadley Psencik, Orangefield MS, 16:42.96 34 Erica Hollis, Orangefield MS, 17:21.13 51 Brooklin Sheffield, Bridge City MS, 18:38.05 53 Whitleigh Moreau, Bridge City MS, 19:20.22 57 Shay Frederick, Bridge City MS, 19:26.32 58 Aubry Moore, Bridge City MS, 19:26.96 61 Cameryn Church, Bridge City MS, 19:38.44 63 Katelyn Green, Bridge City MS, 19:44.06 71 Taylir Morris, Bridge City MS, 21:27.41 77 Raylyn Reynolds, Orangefield MS, 22:43.86 80 Aiden Watson, Little Cypress MS, 23:16.09 83 Josie Kibodeaux, Orangefield MS, 24:13.99 86 Shelby West, Orangefield MS, 24:54.75 89 McClane Downs, Bridge City MS, 25:57.07 90 Makayla Falgout, Bridge City MS, 27:57.85 92 Emily Hong, Hamshire Fannet MS, 28:42.84

Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Team Scores 4 Bridge City HS, Total Time: 1:35:59 9 Vidor HS, Total Time: 1:53:30 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run 1 Eli Peveto, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 18:11.92 3 Rayce Piper, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 19:13.49 8 Blake Kresser, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 20:35.70 20 Cameron Blanchard, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 21:44.73 26 Jackson Baeze, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 22:44.42 27 Ethan Beard, Community Christian, 22:48.34 35 Conner Dewberry, Community Christian, 23:31.30 38 Couture Brad, Little Cypress Mauriceville, 23:38.32 42 Josh Howard, Community Christian, 24:00.00 57 Nate Willett, Community Christian, 26:11.61 72 Tyler Bevlaqua, Community Christian, 35:21.06

Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Team Scores

2 Little Cypress Mauriceville, Total Time: 1:42:31 7 Community Christian, Total Time: 1:59:36

JV Boys Two-Mile Run

9 Kollin Smith, Bridge City HS, 14:14.71 18 Alex Miller, Bridge City HS, 15:05.27 21 Melton Seth, Vidor HS, 15:39.29 22 Soto Lian, Vidor HS, 16:03.66 23 Brandon Scoggin, Orangefield HS, 16:04.88 28 Kyle Miller, Vidor HS, 17:05.36 33 Trenton Potter, Orangefield HS, 18:02.32 37 Alex Williams, Bridge City HS, 18:45.45 42 CJ Curry, Community Christian, 20:53.86

ponent, the East Chambers Lady Buccaneers, the Lady Bobcats of Orangefield fell short at the hands of Beaumont Ozen.

Orange County Restaurant Reports Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses: Whataburger #536, 2300 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Several gnats found in back storage area of restaurant, need to replace missing baseboard tiles near ice machine.

Score - 97 First Presbyterian Church Daycare, 412 9th St., Orange - Score 100 Luigi's Italian Grill, 3105 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange - No certified food manager on staff. Score - 97 The Garden District, 7536 N. Hwy. 87, Orange - Score - 100 JB's Bar B Que, 5750 Old Hwy. 90, West Orange - Score - 100 Texas Country Store #2, 7411 IH10 E., Orange - Need to date all sandwiches inside coolers; roof leaking water into bucket on the floors need to repair; pulled several expired (2014) foods from the shelves; found lots of ants near syrup inside storage cabinets; dead roach found in the back storage area; back storage area needs to be cleaned and organized; slime found inside ice machine and ice scoop found laying on top of box.

Score - 82 M&S Grocery, 10876 FM 1130, Orange - Need to date all foods inside coolers; store name and address are needed on all bagels of ice sold at store; gasket on reach-in freezer needs to be replaced (damaged); slime found on drink dispensers and inside ice machine' paint is stating to come off ceiling inside walk-in cooler - need to repair; area under milk needs to be cleaned of old foods; mop sink needed inside store; missing/damaged floor tiles need to be relaxed and light shields needed throughout store. Score - 90 Kidz World Learning Center, 185 Miller Dr., Bridge City - No score. day care opening up second building with separate kitchen.

Casa Ole #27, 1716 16th St., Orange - Employee drinks without lid and straw and employee foods found at prep stations; reach-in freezer not keeping correct temperatures- need to repair; floors and more general cleaning of old foods needs to be

done more often and mold found inside ice machine. Score - 90 Mazzio's Pizza #626, 3108 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange - Pizza on buffet line was found at improper temperatures - manager disposed of food immediately; storage shelves and floors throughout need to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 92 Joann's Family Kitchen, 1111 Green Ave., Orange - Pre-opening inspection - no score.

Subway #4151, 300 N. Main St., Vidor - No certified food manager on staff; storage racks for clean dishes beginning to rust - need to repair.

Score - 94 Family Dollar #10335, 3695 N. Main St., Vidor - Store was found to be very cleaned and organized. Score - 100 Gumbo House, 995 N. Main St., Vidor - Area around fryers/grill needs to be cleaned of old grease. Score 97 Sonic Drive-Inn, 340 N. Main St., Vidor - Need to cover all foods inside coolers/freezers; pipes at 3-compartment sink dripping water and front cooler holding water - both needs to be repaired; area around fryers needs to be cleaned of old grease and floors throughout need to be cleaned. Score - 90 The Donut Palace, 1875 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Found sausage and eggs out of proper temperatures; need to date all foods inside coolers/freezers; floors, walls and equipment need to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 88 Little Caesar's Pizza, 3113 Texas Ave. Suite F, Bridge City - Employee drinks found inside walk-in cooler next to foods for public sale; floors and equipment throughout needs to be cleaned of old foods; air vents need to be cleaned of old dust buildup.

Score - 93 Chicken Express, 2250 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Pipes dripping water at service sinks and water hose- need to repair; mold was found on drink dispensers and storage shelves need to be cleaned of old foods and grease; light shields needed' air vents/returns in dining room needs to be cleaned of buildup of dust; need to repair missing floor

grout throughout restaurant. Score 94 KDan's Super Foods, 9604 FM 105, Orangefield - Store name and address are needed on all bags of ice sold at store; boxes of food are being stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Score - 92 KDan's Super Foods Deli Reach-in cooler holding water- need to repair; area around fryers/grill need to be cleaned-buildup of old grease; floors, walls and inside of coolers need to be cleaned of old foods.

Score - 94 Romano's 8.31 Italian, 10383 Hwy. 12, Mauriceville - Need to dare all foods inside coolers/freezers; no hand-washing sink available; floors and walls throughout need to be cleaned of old foods and lights/air vents need to be cleaned of build up of dust. Score - 90 Dollar General #9124, 1176 N. Hwy. 62, Mauriceville - Boxes of food being stored on floor inside walk-in walk-in freezer; trash/empty boxes need to be disposed of and out of walk-in cooler/freezer; air vents throughout store need to be cleaned of old dust buildup. Score - 93 The Brown Estate, 4205 Park Ave., Orange - Score - 100 The Enchanted Cottage, 2908 B MacArthur Dr., Orange - Score - 100 First Baptist Church, 7637 MLK Dr., Orange - Score - 100 Food Mart, 3118 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange - Need to date all sandwiches inside coolers; drinks found sitting on floor; pulled several expired foods from shelves; several dead roaches found inside the storage room; slime found inside ice machine and on drink dispensers; ice scoop broken, need to replace. Score - 86 Domino's Pizza, 2107 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Found employee personal items stored next to food for public sale; no certified food manager on staff. Score - 93 El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 2413 16th St., Orange - Soap needed at hand-washing stations.

Score - 97 Shiver Shack, 6928 B N. Hwy. 87, Orange - Score - 100

Middle School Girls TwoMile Run Team Scores JV Boys Two-Mile Run 8 Bridge City MS, Total Time: Team Scores

1:33:09 9 Orangefield MS, Total Time: 1:45:57

2 Nederland HS, Total Time: 1:27:17

15 Ruben Valencia, Bridge City HS, 18:27.84 17 Graydon Glover, Bridge City HS, 18:34.75 27 Isaiah Maldonado, Bridge City HS, 19:29.92 30 Kyler Morse, Bridge City HS, 19:40.64 34 Edward Doan, Bridge City HS, 19:45.76 39 Nolan Moore, Bridge City HS, 20:11.33 43 Adam Mattia, Bridge City HS, 21:07.25 45 Lawson Flores, Vidor HS, 21:12.62 46 Luke Pennington, Orangefield HS, 21:30.28 48 Robbie Kearne, Orangefield HS, 21:41.77 49 Drew Worthy, Orangefield HS, 21:48.83 53 Noah Paul, Vidor HS, 21:59.11 56 Julian Montayo, Orangefield HS, 22:36.37 60 Garrett Goins, Vidor HS, 23:10.03 62 Lane Basden, Vidor HS, 23:29.47 63 Dimitri Collins, Vidor HS, 23:38.56

angefield MS, 14:00.73 20 Grayson Stacey, Community Christian, 14:21.56 37 Kyler Young, Bridge City MS, 15:12.39 40 Jacob Guillott, Orangefield MS, 15:29.34 46 Cameron Smith, Little Cypress MS, 15:47.52 57 Brice Sylestine, Community Christian, 17:01.34 59 Blake Webb, Orangefield MS, 17:15.68 82 Phoenix Lawless, St. Mary’s MS, 19:50.17 83 Gavin Scott, Orangefield MS, 20:09.69 88 Matthew Erb, St. Mary’s MS, 21:22.21 90 Tiger Carpenter, St. Mary’s MS, 21:33.91 96 Chris Kyle, Orangefield MS, 23:43.86 98 AJ Judice, Bridge City MS, 23:50.41

Middle School Boys TwoVarsity Boys 5000 Meter Mile Run Run 17 Jeremy Hernandez, Or-

Middle School Boys TwoMile Run Team Scores

8 Orangefield MS, Total Time: 1:30:40 10 St. Mary’s MS, Total Time: 1:35:26

WO-S's Jalen Powdrill was a thorn in the Indians side all night. Powdrill, along with the Chain Gang shut the run down and forced the Indians to go to the air. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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5B

NFL kicks off 2015 season: Cowboys, Eagles vie for NFC East KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar For the Record Both Lone Star State National Football League franchises are hopeful of improving over their 2014 season results when the Houston Texans recorded seven more victories but didn’t make the playoffs while the Dallas Cowboys made the playoffs after missing out several times.

Both Texas teams will be in action at their home stadiums Sunday with the Texans hosting the Kansas City Chiefs and favored by a single point while the Cowboys will be favored by a touchdown when they take on the New York Giants on NBC Sunday Night Football that kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Neither team will have the same running attack that helped them post winning records last season. The Cowboys lost DeMarco Murray, who signed a free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Texans will be without star running back Arian Foster, who went down with a groin injury during training camp.

Last season Murray helped the Cowboys end a string of mediocre seasons with a record-

J.J. Watt will lead the Houston Texans into the 2015 NFL season with opening kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs set for this Sunday afternoon. setting performance and a 12victory campaign that resulted in their first division title in five years.

Murray’s absence will put more pressure on veteran quarterback Tony Romo’s passing

game. In fact, Dallas obtained former Beaumont West Brook and Texas Aggie running back Christine Michael from the Seattle Seahawks last weekend for a conditional 2016 draft pick to help lighten the work load on

Darren McFadden, Lance Dunbar and Joseph Randle.

The addition of Murray to the Eagles’ stable of talented running backs puts them as the solid favorites to win the NFC East Division. The New York

Giants should be improved with the Redskins still appearing to be in a state of confusion.

OUR PROJECTED FINISH— 1. Philadelphia 2. Dallas 3. NY Giants 4. Washington.

The Green Bay Packers appear to be the strength of the NFC North Division with the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings all hopeful of qualifying for a possible playoff position.

But with Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target Jordy Nelson out with an injury, it could possibly level the playing field for the other three members of this division.

OUR PROJECTED FINISH— 1. Green Bay 2. Detroit 2.

Chicago 4. Minnesota.

The NFC South looks to be wide open with all four members appearing to be much improved over last season. If the New Orleans Saints come up with a better defense than they’ve shown over the past couple of seasons, they could very easily go to the head of the class.

Carolina has always had a stout defense, but has had trouble putting points on the scoreboard. Jameis Winston should help Tampa Bay show marked

Forecast CHANNELVIEW over VIDOR—e Pirates evened their record at 1-1 with an outstanding effort against Jasper last week but face a tough bunch at Channelview Friday night. ey will have to play even better this week to upset the Falcons, who nipped Vidor 44-41 last season.

KIRBYVILLE over DEWEYVILLE—Both teams were victorious last week and evened their respective records at 1-1. e Wildcats have the home field advantage and that might just be enough in this battle.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN over HIGH ISLAND—Both teams desperately need a victory. e Lions have the home field advantage and should take the upper hand Friday night at Lions Field.

BAYLOR over LAMAR—is is the Cardinals’ turn to be the “sacrificial lamb” and play their bigmoney game against a ranked team. But don’t look for the Big Red to duplicate their offensive production against Bacone last week.

McNEESE STATE over INCARNATE WORD—A violent thunderstorm moments before kickoff put the quietus on the Cowboys’ season opener against LSU last week, which probably cost

improvement IF he learns to stay in the pocket and Atlanta looks fairly solid once again.

OUR PROJECTED FINISH— 1. Atlanta 2. New Orleans 3.

Carolina 4. Tampa Bay. Everybody claims the Seattle Seahawks will not be as strong as they’ve been the past three years, but they still look talented enough to win the NFC West Division again. H o p e f u l l y Orange native Earl Thomas’ shoulder injury will be healed so he can play at his usual pace and Kam Chancellor will come to his senses and report to the team. San Francisco has always given the Seahawks’ fits, but that was before they ran off their head coach last year.

The St. Louis Rams’ offense only had one way to go and that was up, but they could be a force to reckon with. Arizona quietly remains solid in all phases of the game.

OUR PROJECTED FINISH— 1. Seattle 2. Arizona 3. St. Louis 3. St. Louis.

As far as the Houston Texans are concerned, they may have to depend on J.J. Watt, Vince Wilfork and the rest of the defensive unit to put points on the

See Korner, Page 6B

Continued from Page 3B the program plenty of money. e Cowboys will play this home game like the opponent still is LSU. HIGH SCHOOL—Port Arthur Memorial over Houston Lamar (urs.); Crosby over Barbers Hill, Westside over Brenham, Dayton over C.E. King, Nederland over Clear Lake, Hardin-Jefferson over Kountze, Hemphill over West Hardin, Beaumont West Brook over Dekaney, Silsbee over Livingston, Waller over Baytown Lee, East Chambers over Hamshire-Fannett, Evadale over Beaumont Legacy Academy, Tarkington over Anahuac, Houston Stratford over Houston Ridge Point, Cleveland over Liberty, Houston Wheatley over Huffman, Shepherd over Splendora, Navasota over Coldspring, Houston Reagan over Warren; Beaumont Ozen over Sanford Southern Lee and Beaumont Central over Houston Summer Creek (Both Sat.).

COLLEGE—Western Kentucky over Louisiana Tech (urs.); Miami over Florida Atlantic and Utah over Utah State (both Fri.); TCU over Stephen F. Austin, Louisiana-Lafayette over Northwestern State, Oklahoma State over Central Arkansas, Northern Colorado over Houston Baptist, Louisiana-Monroe over Nicholls State, Southeastern Louisiana over Florida Tech, Ohio State

over Hawaii, Alabama over Middle Tennessee, Oregon over Michigan State, Auburn over Jacksonville State, Southern Cal over Idaho, Georgia over Vanderbilt, Florida State over South Florida, Notre Dame over Virginia, Clemson over Appalachian State, UCLA over UNLV, LSU over Mississippi State, Arizona State over Cal Poly, Georgia Tech over Tulane, Ole Miss over Fresno State, Arkansas over Toledo, Oklahoma over Tennessee, Wisconsin over Miami, O., Stanford over Central Florida, Arizona over Nevada, Boise State over BYU, Missouri over Arkansas State, Oregon State over Michigan, Connecticut over Army, Kansas State over UT-San Antonio, Illinois over Western Illinois, Maryland over Bowling Green, Louisville over Houston, Penn State over Buffalo, Purdue over Indiana State, Wake Forest over Syracuse, Boston college over Howard, Colorado over Massachusetts, Washington over Sacramento State, West Virginia over Liberty, Central Michigan over Monmouth, Northern Illinois over Murray State, Southern Miss over Austin Peay, Colorado State over Minnesota, Rutgers over Washington State, Virginia Tech over Furman, Wyoming over Eastern Michigan, Iowa over Iowa State, California over

San Diego State, Duke over North Carolina Central, North Carolina over North Carolina A&T, North Carolina State over Eastern Kentucky, Akron over Pittsburgh, Kent State over Delaware State, Texas State over Prairie View A&M, Troy over Charleston Southern, Marshall over Ohio, SMU over North Texas, Texas A&M over Ball State, Florida over East Carolina, Kansas over Memphis, South Carolina over Kentucky, Nebraska over South Alabama, Texas over Rice, Indiana over Florida International, Georgia State over New Mexico State, Cincinnati over Temple, New Mexico over Tulsa, Air Force over San Jose State.

PRO PICKS—New England over Pittsburgh (urs.); Houston over Kansas City, Green Bay over Chicago, NY Jets over Cleveland, Indianapolis over Buffalo, Miami over Washington, Carolina over Jacksonville, Seattle over St. Louis, Arizona over New Orleans, San Diego over Detroit, Tampa Bay over Tennessee, Cincinnati over Oakland, Denver over Baltimore, Dallas over NY Giants; Philadelphia over Atlanta and Minnesota over San Francisco (both Monday Night).

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Orangefield Bobcat ball carrier Wesley Frillou picks up yardage against the Kirbyville Wildcats at F.L. McClain Stadium. The Bobcats fell to the Wildcats 24-14. This week Orangefield takes on Kelly there. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Korner scoreboard. The offense appears to be one huge question mark with new quarterback Brian Hoyer and replacement backs for injured Arian Foster.

It seems as if the Texans are chasing the Indianapolis Colts each season in the AFC South Division and this year looks no different. The Colts get better every year with Andrew Luck at quarterback and this year he has former Texan All-Pro Andre Johnson as his favorite target.

Jacksonville and Tennessee should battle it out for the division cellar.

OUR PROJECTED FINISH— 1. Indianapolis 2. Houston 3.

Jacksonville 4. Tennessee.

Most of the focus this winter has been on the New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady and the four-game suspension for “Deflate-gate” that was recently overturned. Expect to see Brady leading his team tomorrow when New England hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season lid-lifter.

Buffalo Bills’ new head coach Rex Ryan has made some roster moves that have left the football world scratching their noggins.

It will be interesting how this works out.

The New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins could surprise this season and get into the thick of things in the AFC East before it’s over.

OUR PROJECTED FINISH— 1. New England 2. Buffalo 3.

Miami 4. NY Jets.

The usual dogfight between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals should once again take place in the AFC North Division.

And never count out the Pittsburgh Steelers, who appear to be getting older and could be in the hunt. The Cleveland Browns still appear to be a year or two away from being a team to reckon with.

OUR PROJECTED FINISH— 1. Cincinnati 2. Baltimore 3.

Pittsburgh 4. Cleveland.

The Denver Broncos with ageless Peyton Manning at the controls should be the team to beat in the AFC West Division.

But don’t count out the Kansas City Chiefs with Coach Andy Reid calling the shots.

San Diego could make some noise while the Oakland Raiders could step it up under new head coach Jack Del Rio. OUR PROJECTED FINISH— 1. Denver 2. Kansas City 3. San Diego 4. Oakland.

KWICKIES…A doublebogey on the 16th hole by thirdround leader Henrik Stenson enabled playing partner Rickie Fowler to go ahead by a stroke and win the Deutsche Bank Championship Monday afternoon at the TPC Boston course and catapult closer to the $10 million bonus in the FedEx Cup standings. The 26-year old Fowler didn’t disappoint his huge fan base as he played consistently the entire four days.

The Houston Astros are currently involved in their most crucial road trip as the season continues to wind down. The Astros began a three-game series at Oakland on Monday, move on to play the unpredictable LA Angels and then conclude the 10-game sojourn with four games against the second-place Texas Rangers. The ‘Stroes have maintained their three-game lead over the Rangers through Sunday’s victory, but things could change rapidly with a few losses which I hope doesn’t happen.

It was quite a shock watching news clips of the two Texas high school football players from San Antonio John Jay who kamikazied a game official at Marble Falls High last weekend.

Not only should they be suspended for the season but they also should be arrested for assault.

Temple University’s 27-10

Continued from Page 5B upset victory over Penn State last week marked the first time the Owls defeated the Nittany Lions since 1941. Temple scored 24 unanswered points against a usually-stingy Penn State defense.

It seems almost a miscarriage of justice the way a Jefferson County daily newspaper purposely overlooks the West Orange-Stark Mustangs in their dinky Top 10 football poll of area high schools. The first two weeks the Mustangs were in the middle of the pack with schools like East Chambers picked No. 1 while the ‘Stangs are No. 4 in the statewide Class 4A polls. I daresay that if East Chambers and West Orange-Stark played 20 times, the Mustangs would win them all—and that’s using their junior varsity in the second half.

JUST BETWEEN US…This year’s annual Labor Day Golf

Tournament at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange was shortened to 18 holes due to inclement weather and played Monday. The results are as follows: C H A M P I O N S H I P FLIGHT—1. Patrick Prince 2.

Michael Prince 3. Cory Romero.

FIRST FLIGHT—1. Jason Jarrell 2. Todd McLane 3. Bart Williams.

SECOND FLIGHT—1.

Dwayne Mims 2. Ernie Dyer 3.

Ken Ruane.

THIRD FLIGHT—1. Clay Richards 2. Craig Couvillion 3.

Kelly Cordova.

FOURTH FLIGHT—1. Oliver Seastrunk 2. David Winfrey 3.

Bob Hoepner.

FIFTH FLIGHT—1. Dave McClenan 2. Scott Garvie 3.

Ronnie LaSalle.

LADIES FLIGHT—Carla Grissom (first net), Brooke Brasseaux (first gross).

Orangefield Bobcat quarterback Matthew Watkins scrambles against the Kirbyville Wildcats.

RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Colburn lake and we found ourselves suddenly inundated with world class trophy trout fishermen. ey did, in fact, teach us a great deal about fooling big trout in our own fishery, but in the process we were quick to abandon lures and productive techniques that had worked for years.

It seemed that no sooner than a new bait hit the market it would become obsolete before the paint was even scratched up and confidence in any lure was short lived. We were treading new water and eager to try the latest and greatest in an effort to catch prodigious trout that we never before knew existed in Sabine Lake.

Prior to all of us collectively losing our minds there was a time when we were content to wreck big trout on lures like the Producer Ghost and Magnum Chug Bug. How many of those do you still have in your “go to”

Continued from Page 1B box and, more importantly, why are they no longer there. “We were convinced that we had found something better!”

I cannot tell you how many trout over five pounds I caught on a Jumping Minnow and only recently stumbled up on a dozen or so that I had cleaned up, removed the hooks and stowed away in a dark corner of the garage. at bait was forced to take a back seat to Super Spooks, Skitterwalks and She Dogs and sadly enough, I will probably never throw one again.

Many years ago, Gerald Jones proved to me that you needed only one color Rat-L-Trap to catch redfish virtually every day and while I seldom if ever use it anymore, I at least keep three or four on board. No, I can’t share Gerald’s secret and I have no reason for not granting it any playing time on days when I frantically fish my way through a

pile of supposedly better lures.

As strange as this may sound to the young lions dominating the water today, there was a time not all that long ago when we thought all we needed was a white grub with a pink or chartreuse tail, a smoke or watera or grub melon black-chartreuse grub to catch all the trout we ever cared to catch. I now carry literally pounds of tails, many of which you can’t even guess the color based on the name. “Care to guess what color kitchen sink or Mississippi Hippie might be?

If there is a lesson to be learned it may well be that we changed the game… not the fish.Dust off a few of your old proven winners before maxing out the credit card searching for the latest and greatest and you might just catch a few more fish on your next trip!

The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Orange County Church Directory To List Your Church’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com

Foster grandparents host golf tourney Beth Moore Simulcast at Second Baptist BC The Foster Grandparent Program will hold their 10th annuLifeWay Christian Resources is slated to simulcast wellknown Bible teacher and best-selling author Beth Moore live from Wichita, KS, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Second Baptist Church, 340 Bland, Bridge City, is serving as a host location for the Southeast Texas area.

Early registration is $15 until Aug. 31. From Sept. 1 up to the event, price is $20, which includes lunch. Tickets are available at the church office, by calling 735-8156 or 6731856, or email: secondbctx@att.net. The registration form is available on the church website. If seating space allows, tickets will be sold at the door.

al golf tournament Friday, Oct. 2, at Idylwild Golf Club, 1100 E. Pine Shadows, Sour Lake.

Tee time is at 1:00 pm. Get a hole-in-one and win $10,000 split, or a new car. Entry fees are $200 per team or $50 per person. Fee includes golf cart, beverage, lunch and door prizes.

For more information call Karen Gary at 409-899-8444, ext.

6441.

This tournament helps foster grandparent volunteers continue to mentor/tutor at risk children in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties.

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals

St. Mark Lutheran offers free meals

Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is offering free meals each Wednesday at 5:00 pm. For more information contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Bridge City is inviting everyone to a free lunch Saturday, Sept. 19. Food will be served between the hours of 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Good Shepherd offers the community lunch on the third Saturday of every month to all in our community. This meal is for all who are in need of fellowship or just a hot meal. Please join the congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, for food and fellowship on Saturday, Sept. 19. No reservation needed.

Volunteer Foster Grandparents needed The South East Texas Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers at Bridge City Elementary. These men or women 55 and over volunteer by mentoring or tutoring children that are ‘at risk” They give one on one attention to these children. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Karen Gary, Volunteer Coordinator at 409-899-8444, ext 6441 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Each Wednesday at 7:00 pm, the Orangefield United Pentecostal Church will be hosting a bible study series, “Understanding The End Time” by the Rev. Irvin Baxter. This series will be every Wednesday night for 14 weeks. The study started on September 2, but will continue each week until Deember 2. The community is invited to attend.

The church is located across fro Orangefield Schools on Hwy. 105. For more information, call 735-8295.

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 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 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m.

Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Warren, Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers, Organist: Justin Sanders

www.fumcorange.com

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

Liberty Baptist to hold financial class for youth Liberty Baptist Church will begin at youth financial class on Wednesday, September 5th at 6:00 pm. It is open to the public for grades 7 through 12. This study is designed to lead teens to a better understanding of God, themselves, and their money – and how it all works together. Please call 409-7358721 for more information.

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene

409-738-2070

3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lunch and Learn Tuesday, September 15th Robert’s Steakhouse 3720 West Park Ave. Orange, TX

Enjoy a free meal while learning about the benefits of planning your funeral in advance. This is open to the public.

Please call for TIMES and to RSVP. 409-233-3451

First Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

409-886-4167

Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. (Nursery provided)

Sundays at 11:00 AM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Pastor: Michael Procella EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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

First United Methodist Church - Orange 502 Sixth Street • 886-7466

Orangefield UPC to hold Bible study on the end times

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samuel

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (all ages) Wednesdays- Stand 25 (Youth 6th-12th grade) 6-7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Billy Watson website: www.faithumc-orange.org

Harvest Chapel

1305 Irving St. • West Orange • 882-0862 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Night Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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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.

www.orangewesley.org

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

Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse 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 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.

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small group) Studies: Ladies and Mens Group: 7 p.m. Monday

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

COLLISION SPECIALIST

“Our church family welcomes you!”

19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

www.westorangechurch.org

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private drive off Hwy 12, mobiles and livestock OK. Owner financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC,(409)745-1115 (9/2)

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

• Dirt / Shell Spreading • Garden Tilling •Bushhogging •New home pads • Sewer / Water & Electrical Lines dug

HOMES FOR RENT 327 PAULA, BC, 3/1.5/2, fenced back yard, CA/H, appliances furnished, $975 monthly + $675 dep., outside pets only.

(735-7163 or 735-3013) (tfnJD)

Home 735-8315 Cell 670-2040

STAKES ELECTRIC Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Specializing in older home rewires

409-749-4873 Licenses Customer: #25151 Master: # 14161

ALL HOME REPAIRS REMODELING

COMPLETE HOME REMODELING

Repairs, Kitchens, Baths, Ceramic and Wood Flooring, Trim, Painting, Sheetrock, Texturing, Trim, Siding, Windows & Doors, Plumbing All Interior and Exterior jobs.

Big and Small

CALL ANYTIME

409-330-7882

Carpentry Remodel or Repair *Baths *Kitchens

*Porches *Doors *Windows, Etc. *Free Bids HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE

No money up front

883-0205 735-5030

experience BEST RATES

WEDDINGS

50 years AROUND

988-1659

ADD-ONS

Free Estimates

Lone Star

JAN’S LAWN CARE

Flower Beds

Light House Cleaning Will provode References

409-988-9232

Ordained officiate available for

weddings and funeral services.

Traditional and nontraditional with reasonable rates.

Contact: David 409-651-1443

LAND FOR SALE TWIN LAKES ESTATES - Newest development in the desired Orangefield ISD, .5 ~ 2.0 acre tracts w/private lake access.

Water, sewer, gas, electricity, and internet are all available! Several new homes completed and several under construction! Come get your lot today! Owner financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, 409)745-1115. (9/2) REPO Tracts available.

2.4 acres and 2 acres in LCMISD, Mobile homes and livestock OK, watersewer and electric installed. Owner financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES,LLC (409)

745-1115 (9/2) 10 acre tracts available in Mauriceville. Wooded, secluded acreage with

ROOMS FOR RENT Fully furnished kingsize bedroom, Nice Armoire with TV for Rent in a very nice neighborhood, with a Christian Senior Lady, seeking another Sr Lady or Male. This room is located off of Clark Lane in new part of Oak Creek Village.

Please do not call if your Drink or Smoke. Background check required. $450.00 per month all bills paid. Laundry and Kitchen privilages. Please call to make an appointment to see room between 10 am and 2 pm. 409-670-9272

COMMERCIAL

FOR RENT ON ROUNDBUNCH RD, BC, various sizes and prices, frontage available.

Rear spaces cheaper. Perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. 409-7352030 (m&r)

30 GAS DRYERS, $100 to $200, Call Harry @ (409) 886-4111. (tfn) USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-8864111 (TFN)

MISC. FOR SALE INVACARE WHEELCHAIR, brand new M91 sure step, heavy duty, elevating seat head rest, reclines, adjusting foot rest, 300 lb. capacity, 6.5 mph, manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 OBO! (409) 499-2121. (tfnKG) For Sale: Treadmill -Weslo $175.00, Sofa - $100.00, Love Seat $50.00, Chest of drawers and 2 end tables $125.00 for all 3, Twin Bed $50.00 and Coffee Table $25.00 409-886-1048 or cell 409-238-1173

PETS Pure-bred chihuahuas for sale, 3 males left, 10 weeks old, wormed, $200.

409-735-6659

SEWING to include: Cheerleader Outfits, School Spirit Items and Halloween Costumes and also for JEANS HEMMED. Call 409-238-1230

APPLIANCES

HERE’S MY CARD

ANNOUNCMENTS

GARAGE SALES

AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange. Call 409-779-4289 or Cindy 994-5503 for details.

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

Meets Tues. 7 pm. at the Immaculate Conception Ed. Bldg., 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves.

For more info call 9620480

SAT., McARTHUR SHOPPING CENTER, ORG (77630) 8 till 2.

Lots of women’s and men’s clothes, children’s clothes (little girl’s 18M - 6X, boy’s infant), toys, household items, decor, misc.

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. In addition, a 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention, referrals and support group sessions for sexual assault/rape victims. Victims are not alone, help is provided.

All of the services as provided are free. Our number is 1-800-7-WECARE. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to JOIN

SAT., 174 TIGER LILY, BC (77611), Large Multi Family Sale, 8 till ? Nice kitchen dinette set, king mattress set, 8x10 area rug, King comforter, curtains, home decor, Chrystal chandelier light, desk, size 0-6 infant girl’s clothes, Way Too Much More To list! Don’t miss!

Inside garage sale on Sat. Sept 12, from 8 to 1 at 1807 Texas St. (Cove) Sofa, loveseat, twin bed, chest of drawers, end tables, cookware, small appliances, dishes, sheets, comforters, cookbooks, pictures, small decor itmes and lots more.

Sat., Sept 12, 7 to 1pm at 2622 W. Norman Circle in Orange.

Women’s petite, mens and boys clothing, fising, hunting clothes,.

Many good tools, household, Christmas items. These are too good to miss. Fishing rods, reels and lures.

409-735-5305 or 409-886-7183

DANA MICHELLE JAMES INDEPENDANT BEAUTY CONSULTANT

(409) 988-9667 (CALL OR TEXT)

www.marykay.com/djames4782

Book a free facial party of 3 or more and receive a gift and 15% off your order!

God First, Family Second, Career Third

All Types of Concrete Work Commercial & Residential Specializing in House Foundations, Driveways, Metal Building Slabs, Patios, etc.

Con Mills, Owner 409-221-7978

Robert E. Hamm Agent

RobertHammInsuranceAgency 8747 9th Ave. Port Arthur, TX 77642

Cell 409•454•0258 Tel. 409•727•8869 Fax 409•727•5960 rhamm@farmersagent.com

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409-460-4643

FREE ESTIMATES

310 Edgemont Orange, TX 77630

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

SEWING

Cheerleader Outfits, School Spirit Items and Halloween Costumes.

JEANS HEMMED Call 409-238-1230

WEDDINGS Ordained officiate available for weddings and funeral services.

Traditional and non-traditional with reasonable rates.

Contact: David 409-651-1443

DRIVERS-COMPANY CDL-A FLEXIBLE HOME TIME. EXCELLENT MONEY & BENEFITS. WE’RE HIRING. LOADS OF WORK! NO TOUCH FREIGHT. 800-588-7911 X125

CDL Driver: $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

Must Have: Class A CDL Driver, Tanker Endorsement, Clean MVR, TWIC card, Must operate forklift, flatbed and bulk tank trailers..paid holidays,benefits.

Contact: Logistics Coordinator with American Industrial Minerals Office (409) 6700320 Drivers/OwnerOps! Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits!

CDL-A, 1yr exp, Great Driving record.

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Drivers/Owner Operators!

Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits!

CDL-A, 1yr exp, Great Driving record.

Sunsetlogistics.com

281-693-4587 or 888-215-4285

Notice to Creditors

Notice to Creditors

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of LFRED JOHN FLIES, Deceased, were issued on SEPTEMBER 8, 2015, in Cause No. P-17311, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Lori Annete Flies

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of HOMER I. SARGENT, Deceased, were issued on August 28, 2015, in Cause No. P17282, pending in the County Court at Law, of ORANGE County, Texas, to: SHIRLEY INEZ PILLSBURY.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of ANN BELL OLLIFF, Deceased, were issued on August 25, 2015, in Cause No. P17288, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: JAMES OLLIFF.

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.

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.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o Lori Annette Flies Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630

SHIRLEY INEZ PILLSBURY

DATED the 8th day of September, 2015

DATED the 3RD day of SEPTEMBER, 2015

Stephen C. Howard

Joe D. Alford

Stephen C. Howard Attorney for Lori Annette Flies State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209

NAIL TECH NEEDED

Opportunity to be the only Nail Tech in a busy salon Furnished Pedicure Chair, Nail Table and Private Room

$75.00 per week rent

Ginger & Co

220 East Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City, Texas

735-4220 ask for Ginger

c/o: JOE D. ALFORD Attorney at Law 105 S. Market Street Orange, Texas 77630

JOE D. ALFORD Attorney for SHIRLEY INEZ PILLSBURY

State Bar No. 01012500 Attorney at Law 105 South Market Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-882-9014 Fax 409-882-0564 E-mail: jd.alford@hotmail. com

c/o ELIZABETH MATHEWS Attorney at Law 120 Bayview Court Brookland, Texas 75931 DATED the 31ST day of AUGUST, 2015

Elizabeth Mathews Elizabeth Mathews Attorney for ELIZABETH HYATT

State Bar No.: 20566450 PO Box 428 Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-9595

The Record • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 9B THE END OF SUMMER PARTY TIKI BAR AND GRILL CRYSTAL BEACH, TX

Featuring “Still Crusisin” with special guest G.G. SHINN Saturday, Sept. 12th 8pm - midnight

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