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Week of Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Commissioners look at OCEDC contract next week David Ball

For The Record

Clint and Lindsey Cormier, of Buna and formerly of Orange, were involved in an auto accident in San Antonio five weeks ago. Lindsey is till in ICU and the couple need help with their expenses. There will be a benefit for them at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26 at Superior Tire and Service, 1213 N. 16th St. in Orange. bine Pass to Galveston Bay. The USACE will accept written public comments on the DIFR-EIS from Sept. 11, 2015 through Oct. 26, 2015.

Fundraiser planned to help couple’s expenses David Ball

For The Record

A Buna couple, formerly of Orange, need your help.

Clint, age 26, and Lindsey Cormier, age 24, were involved in an auto accident on August 16 in San Antonio.

Family and friends are hosting a benefit for them starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26 at Superior Tire and Service, 1213 N. 16th St. in Orange.

There will be a barbecue, a blood drive, and a raffle with the following items to be raffled: a rifle with a scope, Costa sunglasses, an Academy gift card, gift baskets and more.

Carmen White, Lindsey’s aunt, said Lindsey and Clint and others were traveling home on Interstate 10 from San Antonio after attending a beauty pageant. The vehicle had a blow-out, flipped over, and Lindsey and Cory Cormier, 38, were ejected from the vehicle. The others had injuries and were later released.

Five people stopped to help including some medics of the U.S. Air Force 433rd

Lindsey Cormier, age 24, were involved in an auto accident on August 16. She is still in critical condition in ICU.

Airlift Wing and a Registered Nurse named Charlisse Newbell. They’re names are Maj. Angela Mudd, Master Sgt. Shanita Campbell, Tech. Sgt. McKenly Matson, and Airman First Class

Alejandro Villerreal.

They performed life-saving procedures.

Lindsey was life-flighted to a San Antonio hospital. She is still in critical condition in ICU. Her sister, Amber Garcia, is looking after Lindsey’s animals and her house.

White said the community’s response has been “overwhelming,” even from people who don’t know Lindsey who have helped such as Traditions Child Enrichment Center in Bridge City. Beasley Sausage of Buna has donated links for the barbecue. There have also been anonymous donors.

Lindsey works as a CNA who takes care of the elderly. Clint has been released from the hospital. He was recently laid off from his job and they have no insurance.

The benefit will help with medical expenses and it may pay their trailer note.

“She (Lindsey) is still fighting. We appreciate the support. We’re thankful and humbled,” White said.

The Orange County Commissioners Court will wait until next Monday before deciding to accept a contract between the Orange County Economic Development Corporation and the county through Dec. 31, 2015 at their meeting on the afternoon of September 21.

County Judge Brint Carlton said the OCEDC wanted to make sure they are operational through the end of the calendar year. There are residual funds already in the OCEDC budget.

Carlton said the court doesn’t have a consensus on the contract and Assistant County Attorney Douglas Manning will look at the contact. A decision will be made by next week.

There was a public workshop prior to the regular meeting with information on

applying for grants to repair the granite facade to the front entrance to the Orange County Courthouse.

Carlton Susan Gammage with the Historical Commission grants are capped at $6 million with the goal of making buildings usable. The Orange County Commissioners Court is interested because the granite facade to the front entrance is deteriorating.

There are three types of grants: planning, construction, and emergency as could be used for the facade.

The Historical Commission has restored 63 courthouses in Texas and communities sometimes experience an economic revitalization such as

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Redfish tournament coming to Orange David Ball

For The Record

The successful BASSmaster Elite Tournament in Orange will now be followed by the Yellowfin Redfish Elite Tournament.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a press conference at their office on the afternoon of September 22 to announce the event. The tournament will be from April 7-10, 2016 at The city of Orange Boat Ramp and sponsored

by Stark Cultural Venues. The angers will fish on April 8, 9, and 10.

There will be a festival, carnival, and music.

Organizer John Gothia said Orange offers some of the best locations for outdoors activities as The BASSmaster Elite Tournament held in 2013 and 2015 has shown.

“It’s what Orange is really about. We could have events every single year. We’ve been working with the redfish

group,” he said. “We’re getting their classic and we’ll host their championship. We have the best redfishing here.”

Gothia explained this is similar to their Super Bowl. The tournament is still in need of sponsorships and groups to work with.

“We’re very excited to work with Stark Cultural Venues again again. It’s been a great partnership,” he said.

Moreover, he said after watching the BASSmaster Elite Tournament on television, they have been brining in people and he expects the same to happen here. The redfish tournament will be aired on The Discovery Channel.

He added hopefully the weather will cooperate but event if it doesn’t, the show must go on.

The organizers of the tournament are also lobbying for a 12-inch limit rather than the state mandated 14-inch limit

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Polio victim urges parents to get children immunized Round Two for polio victim Debby Schamber For The Record

Linda Roush has overcome a lot in her life, but lately there is one battle she can’t win. Doctor’s orders are forcing her to retire from a job she loves.

Roush suffers from Post-polio syndrome. The syndrome is a condition that affects polio survivors years after recovery from an initial acute attack of the poliomyelitis virus. Most often, polio survivors start to experience gradual new weakening in muscles which were previously affected by the polio infection. The most common

symptoms include slowly progressive muscle weakness, fatigue, both generalized and muscular, and a gradual decrease in the size of muscles.

Pain from joint degeneration and increasing skeletal deformities such as scoliosis is common and may precede the weakness and muscle atrophy, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Roush was diagnosed with polio when she was 18 months old. In the small New Mexico town where she lived with her family and two siblings, polio was not uncommon. It was her aunt who urged her parents to take her to the doctor since she was unable to walk. When the toddler tried to take a step she would fall. At night the house

was filled with her cries. Her parents had taken her to a family doctor, but the aunt insisted she go to specialist since her leg was noticeably shrinking. It was there they would learn their precious child had contracted the air-borne disease.

Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is an infectious viral disease that can strike at any age and affects a person’s nervous system. Between the late 1940s and early 1950s, polio crippled around 35,000 people each year in the United States, making it one of the most feared diseases of the twentieth century.

As Roush grew, life was difficult. Each summer she would have a major surgery to correct her left foot and leg. A cast from her foot all the way up to

Linda Roush will be retiring from a job she loves because of doctor’s orders. Roush suffers from post-polio syndrome and is battling the side effects of the disease. TRN PHOTO: Debby Schamber

her hip would be placed on her.

This would eliminate any chance of her going swimming like the other children. When she returned to school she would be in a wheelchair. A teacher would have to roll her around and assist her. She continued to have summer surgeries until about the eighthgrade.

When not wearing a cast, she wore a brace. The heavy and bulky brace did not do much to make life simpler. It was painful to wear. However, she did as many things as she could.

Like most children of her generation, she wanted to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings. Instead, she had to get up early and go to therapy.

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Bottle-tree artist Stephanie Dwyer welcomes connections years ago. I didn’t know where they would be but I knew I would make them,” she said.

“They’re my baby dolls. They’re my own personality.”

She next addressed her exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum. Dwyer said she won’t believe it until she signs the contract.

She called her son in Seattle who said, “Mom, you don’t get this, this is the nation’s museum!” and gave her a reality check.

Dwyer uses blue bottles from the Northern Brewer Company to create her bottle trees. The old bottle trees, however, were made with Milk of Magnesia

David Ball

For The Record

There are many ways to do art. For instance, Stephanie Dwyer happens to create her art using an arc welder.

Dwyer, of Paris, Tenn., created 17-feet-tall bottle trees now located in the Children’s Garden at Shangri La Botanical Garden last April. She was there last week to create five trellises and tell students from local schools about her creative process.

“My bottle trees give me a sense of purpose and a connection with people and how it brings us together,” she said.

“To give back is a good balance.”

The Shangri La website stated attendees could learn about her passion for these bottles and the folk art history that connects the art, story and materials to artist.

“View how she creates these historical pieces that dazzle and delight children and adults alike. Learn about the artist’s recent invitation to exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. and enjoy the sculptures and artist in the Gardens,” it read.

Dwyer said the best way to view her bottle trees is viewing them from below.

She got into welding after attending welding school in her native Washington State. She tried other jobs and hated them, particularly the early morning hours, until she became an artist.

Artist Stephanie Dwyer lectures some welding students from Orangefield High School about her bottle trees at Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange. She also welded some trellises for Shangri La and she received an invitation to exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum.

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She moved to Mississippi to live with her mother and to try to heal their relationship.

She started making small items in a welding shop there and selling them out of the back of her truck. She attended an art show in which someone who liked her art asked her to make a bottle tree. Her aunt showed her what a bottle tree looked like and Dwyer thought it was “the ugliest thing” she had ever seen.

While studying bottle trees,

however, she learned the bottle tree mythology and how in African folklore they guard the home and trap spirits that are drawn to the brightly-colored bottles and dissipate with morning’s light.

She decided to make her own bottle trees and not copy anyone else’s.

While in Louisiana she made her first Katrina bottle tree.

After her good friend, Barnes, who took her under his wing died, a cardinal came to

her and sang to her for three days. People told her a cardinal will sing when somebody you love has passed on and they’re saying goodbye. Consequently, Dwyer made a cardinal on her finial for one of the trellises she made for Shangri La. She also has bluebirds on the trellises.

She also makes trees for hospice patients.

Dwyer said she puts her pain into her art and she gains happiness in return.

“I had a vision of the trees

Lions Carnival slated for annual event starting Sept. 3 Staff Report For The Record The Orange Lions Club will be holding their annual Carnival Sept. 30-Oct. 3; Oct. 7-10, starting at 6:30 pm. Kiddie day is Oct. 3, with admission being free until 6:30 pm. On Wednes-

day nights, admission is free with canned goods, which will benefit Orange Christian Services.

The carnival will be closed to the public on Oct. 1, to allow Life Skills students from area schools a chance to enjoy the

day with rides, foods and other vendor booths. Britt Godwin will be “pickin’ and grinnin’ to entertain the students in attendance. The carnival will open at 10 am.

A new game, High Striker, will be announced this year.

The usual rides and games will make their appearance as well as food vendors and face painting. Other favorites such as Lions (Bingo), the famous David Burgers, chicken kabobs and pork kabobs and Radar the Clown will be available.

bottles.

“In the 1930s and 1940s, these sharecroppers would drink cheap, rotten liquor and then they would have to drink the Milk of Magnesia. They would throw the bottles underneath the house and they would make makeshift bottle trees in the (Mississippi) Delta,” she said.

Now she lives in a house on 1,700 acres in Tennessee in which she rescues and fosters dogs and cats. It’s been a slow build-up, but Dwyer now has a lucrative art business. She also creates fire pits, garden screens and panels.

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Former county judge reflects on Rita changes as we went along.

Only those who have gone through a hurricane can know.”

County residents were allowed to come back, but they were stopped at the county line. The citizens were not pleased, Thibodeaux said, because they wanted to get to their homes. They were let back into the county 24 hours later on the recognizance they were on their own.

“That was the only error we made. We felt it was necessary for the security of the citizens.

But we realized the quickest way back on four feet was through the citizens themselves,” he said.

The residents cleared out debris and helped each other.

Thibodeaux said that was the best decision to let them back in.

“I’m really proud of the citizens of Orange County,” he said.

Thibodeaux said he has no doubts the county recovered from Hurricane Rita, but nobody knew what a major hurricane could bring.

“Orange County was the hardest hit by Rita and we were the quickest to get back and be operational. Hats off to all of the first responders. It was a team effort,” he said.

It was a team effort, Thibodeaux believes, because regional relationships were already established prior to the storm.

“All of my thanks go to the citizens of Orange County,” he said.

too was only temporary.

In addition, Roush suffered from fatigue. At the end of the day from work, she fell into the front seat of her car for the drive home. She ate dinner and went to bed. When she woke up the next morning, she was still very tired.

Roush knew there was something seriously wrong. She began to do a little research on the Internet. She found what she believed to be the answer.

A group on Facebook were talking about the same things she had been going through.

She went to a Houston doctor who confirmed she had Postpolio Syndrome.

“It’s so sad when you have to live it again,” Roush said.

The doctor gave her a list of things she needed to do including losing some weight, resting at least two hours per day and using an electric scooter. The doctor also wanted her to immediately retire.

Instead, Roush decided to work part time until her retirement November 27th. A reception in her honor will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. November 20th at the central fire station located at 501 7th Street.

Following her retirement, she plans to do some crafting.

She loves to cross stitch along with other artful things.

Roush hopes parents of young children will get them immunized.

“If they only knew what my

parents and I went through,” she said. “It is all so easily prevented.”

The polio vaccine was first introduced in 1955. The use of the vaccine has eradicated polio from the United States. The World Health Organization reports polio cases have decreased by more than 99 percent since 1988, from an estimated 350,000 cases then, to 1,352 reported cases in 2010. As a result of the global effort to eradicate the disease, only three countries, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan remain polio-endemic as of February 2012 which is down from more than 125 countries in 1988.

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Before Hurricane Rita hit in 2005, most residents didn’t know what a blue roof was or a FEMA trailer for that matter.

Since then, they have become commonplace terms in Southeast Texas.

The 2005 hurricane season is most remembered for Hurricane Katrina, which slammed into the Gulf Coast 10 years ago this week, killing 1,500 people and forever changing the city of New Orleans. But Katrina was only one of a record-breaking 28 named storms that disastrous year, according to a USA Today article.

In all, those storms caused 4,000 deaths and almost $160 billion in damage in the USA, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

In addition to Katrina, the other major hurricanes that hit the USA in 2005 were Emily, Rita and Wilma. The threat of Hurricane Rita, a few weeks after Katrina, created a calamitous evacuation of the Houston area and contributed to dozens of deaths.

Wilma, which hit southwestern Florida on Oct. 24, 2005, was the last major hurricane to hit the USA. It was also the last hurricane of any strength to hit Florida.

Carl Thibodeaux, former Orange County judge, was beginning his tenth year in the post in 2005 when Rita occurred.

As the storm neared the

Join Michael Hoke in a Talk About Being Green in Orange.

Hoke will be speaking at the Discovery Center at Shangri La, Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Michael Hoke, founding director of Shangri La, will return to the gardens to talk about the careful planning and hard work that was required to make Shangri La an earthfriendly facility. From receiving Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification to two honor awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, Hoke spearheaded the efforts to guide Shangri La in the direction to become one of the “Top Ten” green projects in the world. Whether you’re a first time visitor or a long-time Shangri La fan, you won’t want to miss the insight provided by Hoke.

Admission is $6 for adults, $2/$5 for children and free to members.

Polio victim In the seventh-grade, Roush decided she had enough of the brace and quit wearing it. She still had the effects of polio in her leg and foot, but was determined to make it work. She would not wear the brace for quite a while. However, in her 40s she had the need to wear it again.

“I just wanted to be a regular girl,” Roush said.

At times, life was challenging for Roush. But, she did what she could to achieve her dreams. One thing she wanted to do, was become a police officer. The police chief in Roswell, New Mexico told her if she could pass the agility test, she could become a certified police officer. With all her might she scaled the six-foot wall and ran around the track with only seconds to spare. She may have not set any records, but she did what she set out to do. She worked as a police officer there for seven years.

Roush moved to Texas when

Gulf Coast, Thibodeaux received daily communication from then emergency management coordinator, Chuck Frazier. They were focused on where to set up the Emergency Operations Center in the event the hurricane landed here.

They decided to utilize Mauriceville Elementary School because there are no windows in the building.

The emergency management team received news briefs from the National Weather Service in Miami and Lake Charles. Thibodeaux hoped Rita would continue southwesterly and miss Orange County until it turned up the coast.

When they knew the storm was going to hit, they began executing the plans they drew up for recommended evacuations.

“We reviewed the evacuation routes, the transportation functions with the buses and the drivers, setting up an evacuation center at the new (Orange County) Administration Building,” Thibodeaux said. “We triaged out people with special transportation needs. They were evacuated north to Marshall. We set those up ahead of time.

“We had agreements with Dallas County to evacuate our inmates there. There’s no question it was chaotic. The citizens evacuated in their own vehicles. Nobody anticipated all the traffic on Highway 87 North. We learned our lessons then for Ike. We did the best we could do.”

Though the emergency management team drew up plans on paper, they’ve never experienced a hurricane. Personally, Thibodeaux has ridden out three hurricanes: Humberto, Rita, and Ike. “Katrina hit New Orleans which was an eye-opener,” he said.

After losing electricity at the EOC post Rita, some workers from DuPont Sabine River Works repaired some generators for the main power grid so some of the equipment could be ran every two hours.

Thibodeaux said it was similar to camping in the country.

In fact, the fiscal year budget for the county was adopted by candlelight and videotaped for the record.

“We adjusted as we went along. Nobody knew what would be the aftermath,” Thibodeaux said.”We made

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her husband was transferred with his job. She would not work as police officer again, but did the next best thing and worked as a dispatcher. She worked as a dispatcher for the Orange Police Department for 14 years. She left OPD to take another job for the city and went to the Orange Fire Department as the administrative assistant.

As the years progressed, so did the side effects of the polio.

She was forced to swallow her pride and start using a cane to walk. A few years ago, things became worse and she started having symptoms of post-polio syndrome. Roush had extreme pain in her legs with muscle spasms causing her foot to contort. She went to a doctor who gave her muscle relaxers which made her groggy. For Roush, this was not an option. She tried a tens unit which helped to relax the muscles. But, this was only a temporary fix. She also tried swimming, but this

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nomic revitalization such as downtown economic development.

There are 78 counties with approved master plans and 28 emergency planning grants have been given.

The emergency grants are capped at $450,000. The deadline to file is Dec. 11, 2015. Orange County may apply for an emergency grant and a construction grant simultaneously.

Gammage said she would serve as a liaison between the architect who would serve as the construction administrator.

Lynda Gunstream, tax assessor-collector, was reappointed the Orange County Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for the 10th year.

Two proclamations were approved for Orange County.

The first was a kickoff of the United Way Campaign for the months of September, October, and November, 2015 as United Way Months.

Some of the main points of the proclamation read United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for everyone. It focuses on education, income and healthwhich are the building blocks for a good quality of life- it takes every part of the community- individuals, businesses and organizations- to supply the passion expertise and resources needed to create lasting change for the better.

Last year, Orange County citizens generously contributed their volunteer energies as well as more than 4892,933 to the United Way, thereby investing in programs and initiatives that improve lives and build stronger communities.

The other proclamation declared October, 2015 as National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month.

The proclamation read there are more than 1.6 million individuals living in 16,000 nursing homes; and one million individuals living in 50,000 board and care/assisted living facilities in the U.S. All residents should be aware of their rights so they may be empowered to live with dignity and self-determination.

Individuals and groups across the country will be celebrating Resident’s Rights Month with the theme- “CARE Matters”- to emphasize the importance of affirming these rights through facility practices, public policy and resident-centered decisionmaking.

Carl Thibodeaux, former ange County judge, was ginning his tenth year in post in 2005 when Rita curred.

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to increase competition. There will also be a live release tank the redfish will be placed in after being caught and released back into the water.

Fellow organizer David Jones said Orange County is rich in resources, particularly in water.

The tournament will create opportunities for businesses so they can promote themselves.

“It will have bigger draw to the area. One major business could come here and they could change Orange,” Jones said, especially after they see the theater, museums, etc. in Orange.

“We have some world class organizations here.”

Walter Riedell III of the Stark Cultural Venues said they were excited to be a part of the tournament.

Jones said a chemistry was created with participants at the first two tournaments and he anticipates the same happening.

State Rep. Dade Phelan said he brought a bill to the floor of the Legislature in support of the Yellowfin Redfish Elite Tournament and he was met with push back from legislators in Central Texas. He believes it’s because the Central Texans don’t want to lose their own fishing tournaments to the Southeast Texas neighbors.

As with BASSmaster, Gothia believes the Yellowfin Redfish Elite Tournament will be a success because of the people who live here. cine that protect against polio: inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) and oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV). IPV is given as an injection in the leg or arm, depending on the patient’s age.

Polio vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. Most people should get polio vaccine when they are children. Children get four doses of IPV at these ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and a booster dose at 4-6 years. OPV has not been used in the United States since 2000 but is still used in many parts of the world, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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ther Parrish taught him to become a cowboy. His new book “Coach, Cowboy, Christian” is drawing great reviews and hopefully an autograph party locally can be arranged soon. Coach Phillips once told this writer, “I was born and will be buried in Orange.” I don’t know if that still stands but all of his folks were laid to rest here and he still has cousins and family in the area. Judge Carl Thibodeaux and the Commissioner’s Court proclaimed Bum Phillips Day at Monday’s court meeting. Hopefully someday something permanent can be named for both he and his famous son, Dallas Cowboy coach Wade Phillips, also a native of Orange . Incidentally, last Sunday Wade tied his dad’s NFL win record. Mid-county is making waves about naming a permanent structure for the time they spent there but both have roots in Orange County. We should proudly claim and take advantage of their notoriety in promoting our city and county. I’ll never forget and will always cherish the times I spent with Bum throughout the years during the Bum Phillips Charity Golf Tournaments and Bob Hope functions. I’m proud this good man is our native son and congratulate Commissioner’s Court for recognizing him. (Editor’s Note: Coach Phillips died in 2013, age 90, and is buried at his ranch in Goliad.)

40 Years Ago-1975 Bridge City Cardinals pulled out a heart-stopping 21-14 victoSTORMS PASS, TECHNOLOGY KEEPS COMING ry over the South Park Greenies. After a scoreless deadlock in the Chances look good for us to dodge a hurricane this year even first half, quarterback Richard Slayton and running back Tony though there is still plenty of time before November. As bad as Mulhollan provided over 100 yards rushing. Safety Gary Worstorms are on the Gulf Coast , I much prefer them to living in Torna- ster came up with the big defensive plays, which halted the Greenies do Alley or facing the fires in California and the constant floods in on several occasions. Bridge City now 2-0 in district will face Silsother places. It’s worth the risk of living on the coast for all the bee also 2-0. *****Stark shut down West Orange 12-0 in the first benefits it offers. Technology is changing the world. By 2019, Apple half. Craig Couvillion threw two touchdown passes to Mark Bonplans to manufacture and ship electric cars. Apple’s first vehicles nin. West Orange Chief tailback Lorrance Wills ignited a second may not be autonomous; there will be other competitors, like Google, half comeback tying the game 12-12. In the fourth quarter Couvilwhich has been testing self-driving cars. A range of traditional auto- lion threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Wendell Rhodes. Late in the makers from Audi to Volvo have stepped up research and develop- game Couvillion threw his fourth touchdown pass to Reggie Kelment labs.*****Neighbor Cox and I came from the mule-drawn ly for a 27-12 Tiger win. *****Jasper’s Oliver Hadnot went over, wagon days, it’s hard to imagine that we might live to see and sit in a around and through the Little Cypress-Mauriceville defense for a tocar that drives itself or is handled by a robot. We won’t even have to tal of 260 yards rushing to beat the Bears 41-28. Next week B.C. vissay gitty-up, gee-haw or whoa. We’ve seen a lot come down the its Hadnot in Jasper. pike, Cox and I. We hope to see a little more. *****Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

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Point of interest: B.L. Thompson, on trial for robbery with a fireRITA ARRIVED WITH A FURY IN 2005 arm, was given 35 years in prison. He was granted a separate trial Autumn will arrive on Sept. 24 and the sky promises to bring a from Clyde Dawson for his part in the murder of Police Chief Johnnice day. That was not the case ten years ago when autumn wel- ny Godwin. Dawson received a life sentence for the killing. (Edicomed Rita, carrying the strongest winds most Gulf Coast na- tor’s note: I had always wondered what punishment Dawson had retives had ever witnessed. I’ve been in or near hurricanes my entire ceived for killing the police chief. Life back then was 25 years. I life; I recall an unnamed storm in 1939 that brought strong winds and don’t know how long he served of that time.) plenty of water. Compared to most storms, what was different with Rita was her strong winds that knocked out most vegetation but A FEW HAPPENINGS brought very little rain. Tornado like winds formed around her eye.

After four days in Cuba Pope Francis arrives in the USA. He Personally, three large water oaks fell on my house. The utility pole will visit Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. Most likely on the corner was snapped in two. Millions of trees fell victim to the Pope will make political waves. The Papacy has not been this poRita. Fortunately, two trees, the front yard live oaks, lost limbs but litically relevant since the end of the Cold War. Some see him as the withstood Rita’s fury. Orange County has some two hundred year old new Nelson Mandela, a new source of moral authority in the world. live oaks and like Louisiana oaks, they have survived many While in Cuba he championed the poor and called for the end of the storms. Water oaks however just fall. That‘s why we don’t have 50-year old U.S embargo on Cuba. The US Congress has refused to many old water oaks. Rita destroyed thousands of pines also. The do that so far. Pope Francis could be the charismatic catalyst to Brown Center wasn’t really visible from Hwy. 90 ( Strickland Dr. ) bring the United State and Cuba closer.*****Joe Chenella, who before Rita but during the storm 80 percent of the trees were de- worked for BCISD for four decades, now living in College Station, stroyed. Now the Center is clearly visible. The same thing happened along with his wife Nancy, will be in Bridge City Friday. He plans to at the Country Club, where Rita destroyed hundreds of trees. The attend the celebration of the unveiling of the monument for the state category five storm packed winds of 165 miles per hour. You champion 1966 team. He’s sure to see many of his students and other would have had to see it to believe it. Every street going anywhere old friends.*****Speaking of football, you have to feel for Universiwas shut down because of debris. In our neighborhood Sylvia Gis- ty of Texas kicker Nick Rose, who missed the extra point that would clair cleared the road with her tractor. Getting to any door of our have tied the game with Cal 45-45 and put it in overtime, giving Texhome was impossible. The entire yard was stacked deep in limbs, as another shot at winning. He’ll live with that miss the rest of his down trees and leaves. Over 9,000 utility workers came in to restore life. I really felt for his parents. None of us can stand to see our service. We went nearly three weeks without power and were un- children hurting. ***** Lenora Sayers will represent the BCHS able to produce a newspaper. Workers poured into the county with Class of ‘70. We hear she’s already made a cute shirt to Bobcats to clear land and many carpenters and roofers lived in tents wear.***** Happy 1st birthday to Hixon Keddy. We know grandparand campers while rebuilding the community. This is just a capsule ents Becky and Tracy Andrews spoil him rotten. *****“Blood of a very bad storm. It is impossible to visualize the amount of dam- Moon” to appear Sunday night for the first time since 1982. A suage that Rita brought to the area 10 years ago. Many horror stories per moon lunar eclipse like this has happened only five times in the can also be told about the misery of the evacuation.... last 115 years. It’s called a “Blood Moon” because of the reddish tint that appears when the moon is hit by sunlight. The next time it apTURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME pears will be 2033. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at 5 Years Ago-2010 Luigi’s Italian Restaurant this week and back at Robert’s next Two weekends in a row high school football has taken a blow. First week. It’s an interesting group and everyone is always welcome. the sudden death of 17-year-old Reggie Garrett, Jr. and the untime- ***** -Siblings Kristi and Russell Bozman were spotted at the rely death of Newton coach Curtis Barbay, 68, on Saturday, Sept. 25. cently remodeled Kyle Field at Texas A&M University . We hear they Never before has the death of a local person drawn so much national had a great time.*****Congrats to Destiny Garza on passing her attention as the passing of Reggie. So far the cause of death has not nursing certification exam. She is going to be a great nurse. *****I’m been officially determined. The first report didn’t show anything ob- glad to see Brian Williams back on the air. He’s one of the best at viously wrong with his heart. As I write this Baylor Medical Center painting the picture with clarity. He is on MSNBC and will be doing has been asked to do more testing. Coach Barbay, a graduate of special reports like covering the Pope’s visit. *****Our waitress Bishop Byrne High School in Port Arthur and Lamar, was from the friend at PK’s Grill, Tammy Yawn, was a television star on Chanold school of coaching. In 36 years at Newton he had 317 wins, 16 nel 12 last week. I recognized her before she turned around. She did playoff appearances in a row and two state championships and an- good. *****The Boogie Kings, one of the best bands in the country, other as an assistant many years ago in 1974. Coach Barbay was the will be coming to the VFW on Oct. 30. Stay tuned for more on this third winningest active coach and fourth ranked in state history. Two group. Advance tickets can be bought at Swamp Pop Sound Shop on of his sons, Darrell and Bryan, followed in their dad’s footsteps and MacArthur Drive . *****Lamar beat the third ranked Sam Houston are head football coaches in Anahuac and Coldspring. Coach Bar- 49-46 for the first time since the 1950’s. Cardinal running back Kade bay could have coached in many other places and larger districts but Harrington broke Sammy Carpenter’s rushing record with 313 he was a country coach who loved his job and wasn’t motivated by yards. Carpenter had 290 in 1952. *****Peggy’s on the Bayou has the big dollars. Like Coach Dan Hooks at WO-S, Barbay had a hard some great weekend specials. Check them out.*****The months of time filling games in new district play. He was often forced into hav- June, July and August, were the planet’s hottest on record according to play against 3-A and 4-A teams with his 2-A team and 22 play- ing to a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminisers. He often beat all comers. It is said that he was an offensive wiz- tration. This year remains on track to beat the hottest on the books ard. He was due to see a heart doctor this week because he had been worldwide, breaking the 136 year record. NOAH however, predicts experiencing shortage of breath. His number was called before his areas of Texas, near the Gulf Coast, will have cooler than normal appointment came up. A legend has passed our way. He was one of temperatures. ***** Kevin Norton and mom Patty Walker rethe good ones. This week Coach Hooks and his gang will face their turns from a trip to Nashville . Patty said a trip to Nashville would first game without Reggie. They face Kirbyville at home. That game not be complete without going to the George Jones will be a real test for the West Orange-Stark offense and what adjust- Museum.*****Halle Skinner, daughter of Chelsea and Ryan ments will be needed when district play begins. Reggie is gone but Skinner, is the Cardinal mascot at BC Middle School. We hear she life goes on. If I’ve learned anything about Hooks and Coach Cor- does an outstanding job. Also at the Bridge City Middle School pep nell Thompson it is that they will always have their team ready to rally cheering on son Braydon was Joey Little.*****Kevin and play. If they can’t beat you with their offense, Coach T. will beat you Tracey Mott were spotted at the Houston Astros game. Wherevwith his defense. The spirit of number 12, Reggie Garrett, will be a er Kevin and Tracey are people around them are sure to have a great strong motivating factor. No telling how far he would have taken time.*****Archie and Julia Myers are back from a trip to Miami them. We’ll never know but I’m not betting against Hook’s bunch re- . Julia had an opportunity to visit family she has not seen in a long grouping and moving on. ***** time*****As long as I can remember, even when I was a little boy, I Sept. 29, proclaimed Bum Phillips Day. Coach O. A. “ Bum” listened to baseball on the radio, usually on a crystal set. At night the Phillips, born on John Street , in Orange, celebrates his birthday this only game broadcast in the south was the Atlanta Braves. Milo HamWednesday, Sept. 29. The former high school, college and pro-NFL ilton, “Holy Toledo ,” for most of my adult years, was a baseball coach is probably Orange County ’s most nationally known and be- broadcaster. His last 27 years he was the voice of the Astros. From loved native. He just recently published his autobiography and dedi- 1985 to 2012 he broadcasted Craig Biggio’s entire baseball career cated the first chapter to his early life in Orange where his grandfa- and Jeff Bagwell’s 15 years with the Astros. Milo had previously

broadcasted play-by-play for the St. Louis Browns (1966-1975, St. Louis Cardinals (1954), Chicago Cubs (1956-1957), and (19801984), Chicago White Sox (1962-1965), Atlanta Braves (19661975), Pittsburgh Pirates (1976-1979, and Houston Astros (19852012). I was listening when Milo called Hank Aarons’ record breaking 715 hone run, breaking Babe Ruth’s record, on April 8, 1974. Milo died Sept. 17 at age 88. He is enshrined in Baseball’s National Hall of Fame and his voice making historic calls can be heard in the museum.***** Outstanding BCMS Math Students received Sonic Slushes. Students were nominated by their math teachers for the hard work they have shown in class! Good job Michael Brown, Jackson Knight, Kember Ess, Natalie Varney, Elizabeth Torres, Hannah Varnon, Kylee Martin, Jacob Brent, Jorge Rodriguez , Israel Ortega, Gabby Tims, Hannah St Germain, Gracie Hebert , Shay Fredeck, and Iris Lobatos. *****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On Sept. 23, our buddy, Sue’s other half, Tommy Simar celebrates. He needs a good day. The last few months he has been immobile. It’s putting in hard time for an outdoorsman who loves farming. Also celebrating this day are Penny LeLeux, Dorothy Roddam, Julie Saltzman, Grammy Pratt, Megan Fontenot, Laura Roberts and Katie Baker. Celebrating also on this day are singers Bruce Springsteen, 65, Julio Iglesias, 71 and Jason Alexander, 55, (Seinfield actor).*****On Sept. 24, longtime school teacher, former city councilperson, Marcel Adam’s daughter, Frank’s wife and our friend Teresa Beauchamp celebrates another birthday. Also celebrating is our buddy Trey Rhodes, Mark Norwood, Jeannie Barnes and Bill Nugent. They are joined by “Mean” Joe Green, 66, Steeler football player, John Young, 84, Apollo astronaut, and Nia Vardalos, 52, actress (Big Fat Greek Wedding). Hurricane Rita hit the Gulf Coast on this day in 2005.*****On Sept. 25, School teacher Phyllis Tarter celebrates, also Donna Ford, Kailey Childress, Bessie Rach, Joellen Grooms and Scott Stout.*****On Sept. 26, a longtime friend, a great guy, Joe Romano celebrates. We hear Joe has been under the weather and we wish him God speed. Also celebrating is longtime peace officer, short time nurse, deputy sheriff, one of Annie’s boys, Joey Hargrave has a birthday as does Dan Barclay and Theresa Blanchard. Celebrities having birthdays on this day are tennis player Serena Williams, 33, and actress (Little House on the Prairie) Melissa Sue Anderson, 52. *****On Sept. 27, Superior Tire boss man Mike Hughes celebrates as does Justin Burchfield, Hayley Dardeau, Scott Harris and Starla Lee. They join actors Wilford Brimley, 80 and Gwyneth Paltrow, 42 and rock singer Meat Loaf, 67.*****On Sept. 28, Mary and Casey Bryant’s daughter, Matt Bryant’s sister, Sherry Mulhollan celebrates.

Also Roy’s sister Fay Baudoin, Zack Sarver and former Record editor Darryl Brinson celebrate. They join actress Hilary Duff, 27 and Brigitte Bardot, 80. *****On Sept. 29, Aaron Milligan, Priscilla Burns, Richard Estes and Ricky Benefield all celebrate. Also this would have been the late Bum Phillips birthday. Celebrities enjoying birthdays on this day are basketball player Kevin Durant, 26, football player Calvin Johnson, 29 and comedian Andrew “Dice” Clay, 57.***** Ed Scales newly retired from Orange County Road & Bridge Departments says good bye to fellow co workers. Ed retires after 22 years. He will be missed. He did a great job for the citizens of Orange County . Also saying good bye to friends at the Courthouse was Kelly Burns, Official Reporter for County Court at Law. Kelly retires after 22 years of public service.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Da utta night Clovis Boudreaux came into Tee-Roy’s Bar & Grill and axe Tee-Boy, wat was tendin da bar, for a drink. Boudreaux him, downed a couple of quick drinks, den ask for an utta one.

Dat worried Tee-Boy and he axe, “Wat da matter wit you Clovis ?”

“Me and my wife Anna Mae got into a fight us, and she said she wasn’t gonna talk to me for a whole 31 days.”

Tee-Boy t’ought bout dat for a while den he say, “Clovis, sometimes it’s a good ting wen dem naggin wives isn’t talking to you, don’t you tink?”

“Yeah, I sho do, except today is the last night, give me anutta drink.”

C’EST TOUT The National Republican Party is unraveling. Locally they are not doing very well either. For now let me stick to the National Party.

The Party is coming apart at the seams and the leadership is at a loss to get respectability back on track. Monday, their fair-haired boy, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, who a month ago was on top of the heap, quit the race. He was the Koch Brothers choice. He said Republicans has shifted to personal attacks. He also encouraged other candidates to consider dropping out as well so voters can coalesce around a viable candidate. For the likes of me I can’t see who that would be, none standout as leaders and certainly not commander-inchief. Trump will never be president. That would be a real disaster for the country. I never understood the Ben Carson attraction.

Now Carly Fiorina is emerging as a favorite. Of all the candidates in the GOP she has the most baggage. As a CEO she dismissed 30,000 longtime workers, shifted jobs to China and gave herself a $100 million bonus, bought a yacht and jet before the board said enough and fired her. She hasn’t been able to land another job in the last decade. She ran for U.S. senate last year and got beat badly. She’s going nowhere. In the end I believe the Party will pick someone who has served or is serving in office. The Grand Old Party ain’t what it used to be. My Republican friends are even disgusted with the Republican leadership in both houses. If they shut the government down on Sept. 30, the Party will lose badly up and down the ballot. Until Trump is gone, the Party will stay struggling but I see no cream that will rise to the top. *****I’ve got to shut down for now. Thanks for your time. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers when you can. Check us out 24-7 on the web news@therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 23, 2015 •

OCSO deputy and dog on patrol

By Debby Schamber For the Record Russell Hall, of the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office, works with a partner who rides along with him on a daily basis. However, his partner is a dog named Stryker who is a Belgian Malinois.

Together they work patrol as other patrol deputies do. However, Hall and Stryker respond to calls when a dog’s keen sense of smell is needed. is includes when needed by other local agencies.

Hall and Stryker attend annual trainings in order to be certified. e week long training provides learning from real life situations in various scenarios.

In addition, Hall has the opportunity to learn different techniques from other handlers. However, it does not end there. Training is ongoing.

For Hall it all began after graduating from an Oregon high school, Hall joined the army. Hall’s father retired from being a police officer and he knew it was something he wanted to do as well. So, he became a military police officer. He later branched off into working with canines. According to Hall, all canines used in every branch of the military are trained at Lackland Airforce Base. e dogs were trained to find explosives. Once the dog was certified they were shipped out to the units for use.

After serving in the Army, becoming a police officer was the logical next step. He worked for a brief time at another local agency before becoming a deputy for the OCSO. He has been there for 10 years and has advanced to corporal.

Initially, Hall had a dog named

Russell Hall, of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and his dog, Stryker, are ready to go out on patrol. Hall has been with the OCSO for 10 years.

He is part of the canine unit.

Shadow who worked with him.

Shadow worked at the OCSO for 9 years before he was retired.

He is currently a beloved pet of the Hall family. Along with Stryker and Shadow, the Hall family includes two children and two other dogs who are cocker spaniels.

When Hall is home, Stryker is part of the family. When the family goes camping, so do the

dogs. But, when it is time to go back to work, Stryker is eager to go. He patiently waits as Hall prepares for work. But, during the final preparations, Stryker knows it is time to leave. He jumps into the back of the SUV and off they go.

During a traffic stop, the canine unit may be called to the scene if the officer feels there may be drugs in a vehicle.

e suspect may have denied the officer the right to search the vehicle. Hall takes Stryker out of the SUV on a leash for an “open air” search. If Stryker indicates he smells drugs, then the officer has probable cause and then can search the vehicle.

According to Hall, there are two ways a dog can indicate the presence of drugs. e passive dog sits down when he smells drugs while an aggressive dog will scratch at the area.

When Stryker gets close to the odor his behavior changes and he sits when he has located the drugs location. However, it is up to the officer to find the exact location.

In two past drug related instances, Hall and Stryker were called to the scene and helped locate 80 pounds of ecstasy and 100 pounds of marijuana.

For Stryker he loves to find drugs.

“He associates the odor with toys,” Hall said.

So, after he “hits” on drugs, he is rewarded with his toy which is a ball type toy.

He also responds well to praise and commands. When Hall is speaking to Stryker, the dog listens and responds. is is part of his training. Stryker is not an attack dog, but has been trained to bite. is part of his training is used when a suspect is running from the scene. But, it is essential for Stryker to know when to stop as well. If the suspect decides to surrender, then Hall commands the dog to stop.

“He is not a vicious dog,” Hall said. “He bites on command and releases.”

Another part of their duties may be to help locate a missing person. Plus, Stryker is very devoted to Hall and will protect his handler as any partner would.

5A

Ronnie Hindsman was recently recognized by Lamar Institute of Technology for donations in his name to a scholarship benefitting utility line students at the school.

LIT honors Hindsman for Foundation gifts Lamar Institute of Technology and its Foundation recently recognized Ronnie Hindsman for donations in his name to a scholarship benefitting utility line students. Hindsman has been an employee of Sam Houston Electric Co-Op in Livingston for more than 30 years.

In 2004, while completing a simple job he had done many times, he experienced an electrical shock that damaged both of his arms. Hindsman lost both of his arms above the elbow. e shock occurred because he was not wearing rubber gloves, a standard when doing this type of repair.

Hindsman now speaks at a variety of electrical companies, stressing the importance of following proper safety protocol.

He has chosen not to receive payment from these seminars,

instead asking the companies to donate directly to LIT to provide utility line scholarships.

Since November 2011, LIT has received donations totaling $11,954.18. Companies donating to LIT include Navarro County Electric Co-Op, Florida Keys Electric Co-Op, Oncor Electric Delivery, Taylor Electric Company, Sam Houston Electric CoOp, Horry Electric Co-Op, Jemez Mountain Electric, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Bartlett Electric Corporation, Jackson Electric Co-Op, Wood County Electric Co-Op, Fort Belknap Services Corporation, Victoria Electric Co-Op Inc., Florida Electric Co-Op Association, Farmers Electric Co-Op, Tennessee Electric Co-Op Association, Insurance Network of Texas and Gulf Coast Electric Co-Op Inc.

Lutcher presenting ‘Dreamcoat’ Oct. 3

e Lutcher eater is delighted to announce that the national tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play Oct. 3, at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Lutcher eater in Orange. Tickets ranging from $45$65 are available at or by calling the Lutcher Box Office at .

Group and student specials are available. e Cleveland Plain Dealer raved: “is new production of The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Horizon Family Practice and Geriatrics. Nurse Practitioners Joseph is an exuberant success that stays true to all of the origiLaura Moore and Micca Riedel take great pride in knowing their patients and taking care of them for many years to come.

Care visits, well woman visits, physicals, chronic issues and joint pain are just a few medical services that are available at Horizon Family Practice nal’s joyfulness, humor and fantastic songs while subtly and Geriatrics. The office is located at 610 Strickland Dr. Suite #380, Orange. For more information contact 330-4885. updating it…”

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamThe Greater Orange Area Chamber coat is the irresistible family muof Commerce held a ribbon cutting sical about the trials and ceremony for the grand opening of triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s faMi Casa Mexican Restaurant, 110 vorite son. e first collaboraStrickland Dr., Pinehurst. The tion of composer Andrew Lloyd restuarant offers a delicious variWebber (Jesus Christ Superstar, ety of mexican food and drinks.

Phantom of the Opera, Cats) and lyricist Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, e Lion King), Joseph blends pop, country and rock into an uplifting, technicolored story of biblical proportions.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including ose Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.

Produced by TROIKA Entertainment, LLC, the tour features Scenic Design by Beowulf Boritt, Costume Design by Jennifer Caprio, Lighting Design by Howell Binkley, Sound Design

by John Shivers and David Patridge, Projection & Video Design by Daniel Brodie, and Music Supervision by David Kreppel. is show is sponsored locally

by Total. e Frances Ann Lutcher eater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange.

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Deaths and Memorials

Dudley Credeur, Sr. Winnie Dudley J. Credeur, Sr., 82, of Winnie, died Sunday, Sept. 20.

He was born Nov. 11, 1932, in Rayne, La, to Mary Louise Credeur and August Credeur, and had been a long time resident of the Winnie area.

Dudley was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. He retired from Scurlock, as a truck driver.

Dudley is survived by his wife, Marietta, of Winnie; daughters, Crystal Desormeaux of Iowa and Rachel Deeann Credeur of Bryan; sons, Alan Keith Credeur and his wife, Rhonda, of Orange and Dudley Joseph Credeur, Jr. and his wife, Mina, of Houston; five grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Louise Lassiter; brother, Leroy Credeur; children, Sheri Denise Credeur, Fannie Mozell Feazell and Rhoda Deeann Piazza.

A visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Broussard’s, 134 W. Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. e funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., ursday, Sept. 24, at First Baptist Church, Winnie, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.

Lucille Myers Bridge City Lucille Myers, 99, of Bridge City, passed away Sept. 21, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, ursday, Sept.

24, at St. H e n r y Catholic Church in Bridge City.

O ffi c i at i n g will be the Rev. Steven Leger. Burial will follow at Mimosa Pine Cemetery in Sulphur, La. Visitation will be from 4:008:00 pm with a Rosary held at 5:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Gueydan, La., Jan. 17, 1916, she was the daughter of Ophie Simon and Cleomie Broussard Simon. Lucille was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church since 1984. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and cooking. Everyone thought of her as the best Cajun cook that ever stirred the pot. She was an excellent caregiver and loved her family. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alvin Myers; parents; brothers, Howard Simon, Rogers Simon; infant brother, Ashton Simon and a sister, Eula Talbert.

She is survived by her children; Elaine Lemoine and husband Jimmy, of Bridge City, Edward Myers and wife Doris, of Bedias and Jerry Myers and wife Sandra, of Orange; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jesse Simon, of Longville, La. and sister, Susie Little, of Hackleberry, La. Serving as pallbearers will be Lance Lemoine, Brad Lemoine, Jason Myers, Chris Myers, Blaine Myers and Olivia Westerman. e family would like to give a special thanks to Advantage Plus, especially Page, Chrisleigh and Dr. Tracie Updike.

Jesse Preston Lumberton Jesse Preston, 81, of Lumberton, formerly of Groves, died ursday, Sept. 17. He was born Dec. 23, 1933, in Fouke, Ar., to Dorothy Nall and John Preston.

Jesse was a United States Army veteran. He worked for Sun Oil in the petroleum building before retiring as a sales representative from All Phase Electric. Jesse was a member of Cowboy Harley Club and a lifetime member of the National Harley Society.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Preston of Lumberton; sisters-in-law, Elaine Griner and her husband, Gordon, of Roganville and Carolyn Sutton and her husband, John, of Warren; brother-in-law, Milton Pansano and his wife, Karen, of Bridge City and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Arkansas.

Services for Mr. Preston are

pending and under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Bert Henry Sr. Silsbee MACS (SW) Bert A. Henry, Sr. (Ret.), 60, of Silsbee, passed away Sept. 19, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Burial followed at Orange Forest L a w n Cemetery in West Orange. Military honors were provided by the United States Navy at the cemetery.

Born in Orange, Oct. 19, 1954, Bert was the son of John William Henry, Jr. and Mildred Marie (LeMaire) Henry. He was a member of the Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ in Johnson City, Tn. Bert loved gardening, cooking for his family, and sharing his faith. He served for 20 years in the United States Navy. Bert will be greatly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred M. Henry and sister, JoAnna Leggett.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Henry; children, Bert A. Henry, II and wife, Crystal of Salado, John W. Henry, III and wife, Kelli of Goodlettsville, Tn, Phillip L. Henry and wife, Brandy of Jarrell, Miriam Dixon and husband Aaron of Azle, and Amanda N. Valdez and husband, Anthony of Liberty Hill; father, John W. Henry, Jr.; sisters, Opal L. Stifflemire, Edwina M. Mattarocci and Mary E. Bourge; brothers, William P. Henry and John S. Henry; 18 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Serving as pallbearers were Phillip L. Henry, Bert A. Henry II, John W. Henry III, William Patrick Henry, John S. Henry, Aaron Dixon and Anthony Valdez. Honorary pallbearers were James Henry, Elijah Henry, Austin Henry and Noah Henry.

Marcelino Lopez Orange Marcelino “Satch” Lopez, 81, of Orange, passed away Sept. 21, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, Sept. 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Offic i ating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle and the Rev. Barry Bradle y.

Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:009:00 pm, ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, April 26, 1934, he was the son of John Lopez and Augustine Pachuca Lopez. Satch enjoyed fishing and watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns. He loved spending time with his family and joking around with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters and five brothers.

He is survived by his children, Martha Callais and husband Glen and Clarice Matherne and husband Raymond, all of Larose, La, Tracy Lopez of Vermont, Dawn Brulet and husband Charles, of Arizona, John Lopez and wife Rachel, of Orange and Michael Lopez and wife Stephanie, of Bridge City; 12 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren and his brothers, Fred Lopez, Roger Lopez and Manuel Lopez.

Serving as pallbearers will be John Lopez, Michael Lopez, Glen Callais, Jr., Erik Callais, Raymond Matherne, Jr. and Christopher Matherne. Honorary pallbearer is Ray Edge. e family would like to give a special thanks to Lil Betty with Gentiva Hospice.

Peggy Womack Orange Peggy Jo Womack, 74, of Orange, passed away Sept. 17, in Beaumont.

A memorial service was held Monday, Sept. 21, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange, with

the Rev. Ed Rawls, pastor, officiating.

Born in Joaquin, Oct. 8, 1940, she was the daughter of Dennis Arlen Hughes and Myrtle Lee Whiddon Hughes. Peggy enjoyed the outdoors and shopping.

She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She will be g re atly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Donna Carter; grandson, Trent Randall Womack and her sisters, Barbara Jean Hurley and Linda Flowers.

Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Lenord Raymond Womack; children, Debra Watts and husband Troy, Sherry Croaker and husband Bryan and Randy Womack and wife Lanette; 12 grandchildren, Kimberly, Erica, Josh, Brandon and Blake Verret, Charlie Verrett, April Victoria, Kaleigh Carter, Megan Croaker, Jacob, Lindsay and Cavan Womack; 10 great-grandchildren and her brother, Wayne Hughes and wife Linda.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association at P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, e American Lung Association at 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601, or to Silver Oaks Baptist Church at 16460 FM 1442, Orange, TX, 77632.

Services and cremation are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Patricia Ahlgrim Orange Patricia Ann Ahlgrim, 72, of Orange passed away Friday, Sept.

18, surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born Aug. 3, 1943 in Wichita Falls, to Mae Bell (Holzer) and Ralph Donald Cochrum. She lived in the Orange area since 1969 and she was of the Baptist faith. Pat was manager of Circle K in Orange for many years. She enjoyed going hunting, making dolls and she loved spending time with her family. Pat was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph D. Cochrum and two brothers.

Pat is survived by her loving husband, Ronald “Ronnie” Ahlgrim of Orange; mother, Mae Bell Cochrum of Columbus; daughters, Jan Dichary and husband, Daryl of Mauriceville, Susan Ellis of Orange, Donna Vaughan and husband, Kevin of Little Cypress, Rhonda Smith and husband, Stan of Rockwall; sons, Brian Ahlgrim and Darla Forster of Mauriceville, Joey Ahlgrim and wife, Amanda of Vidor, Jake Ahlgrim and Summer of Cleveland; sisters, Barbara Sue Meeks of Colorado, Betty Jo Kotrla of Columbus and brother, Eddie Cochrum of Orangefield.

She is also survived by her 24 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and a large extended family.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 pm until service time. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home.

Lela Hale Tampa, Fla. Lela Yvette Fortune Hale, 48, of Tampa, Florida died ursday, September 10, 2015. She was born on November 5, 1966, to Frances Louise Walker Fortune and William Dale Fortune, Sr., in Port Arthur.

Yvette was a sales executive at Danka Office Imaging. She was an artist who loved oil painting and interior faux painting. Yvette

loved her family and friends very much.

Survivors include her husband, Ron Hale; daughter, Lela Nicole Hale, both of Tampa, Florida; son, Gabriel Hale of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; mother, Lou Fortune of Port Arthur; brothers, Dale Fortune, Jr. and his wife, Debbie Fortune, of Port Neches and Byron Lee Fortune and his fiancé, Tammy Permenter, of Nederland; sisters, Judy Darlene Dickson and her husband, Roger, of Port Acres and Crystal Rene Flowers and her husband, Forrest, of Huffman; aunts, Peggy Waters of Birmingham, Alabama and Juanita Frazier of Orange; and a host of other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her father, William “Bill” Dale Fortune, Sr.; and brother, Garry Dale Fortune.

Her funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Broussard’s, Nederland, with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Financial gifts given to the family will be used toward funeral expenses. Any additional funds will be donated to a charity providing support to victims of encephalitis and traumatic brain injuries.

Kathleen Kazmar Wasilla, Alaska Kathleen “Kate” Kazmar died Sept. 11, in Wasilla, Ak. Born Dec. 30, 1964 in Lake Charles, La,.

Kate was an avid fan of crossword puzzles and was an ardent supporter of the U.S. Constitution and politics that support the free market economy.

Kate enjoyed Landscape photography, art, science and music.

She was an avid hockey fan and collected the autographs of many well known hockey professionals.

She enjoyed football and closely followed the Seattle Seahawks.

Kate loved the challenge of pool games and while recovering from recent neck surgery, joined several local leagues in Orange and Mid County where she played in Eight and Nine Ball Tournaments.

Kate attended McNeese State University and Mat Su Community College while pursuing a degree in Medical Lab Technology.

Kate was a registered phlebotomist and Pharmacy Lab Tech in the State of Alaska.

Kate is survived by her two daughters, Leah Curran Ryder of Lake Charles, Josie Anna Ryder of Seattle, Wa. and her adopted son Dean James Parker of Scottsdale Az; parents Joe and Susan Kazmar and Kenneth and Ruby Elizabeth Steppe, all of Orange; sister Karen Kazmar Smith and husband Brian of Lufkin; stepsisters Cathy Bybee Whitehead and husband Brian of Baytown and Denise Bybee of Houston; niece Ryan Marcella Smith of College Station and nephew Logan Smith of Kerrville.

Kate will be missed by her aunts and uncles Renee and David Donaldson of Baton Rouge, La., Mary and Ted Loftin of Port Neches, Michael and Karen Collet of Dequincy, Marcella and Frank Javier of Anchorage, Ak. and John and Alva Collet of New Roads, La., Richard and Gail Kazmar of Jupiter, Fl., Roberta and Richard Wechter of Spring Hill, Fl. and numerous cousins in Florida, Louisiana, Alaska and Canada with whom Kate maintained a close and loving relationship.

Kate’s extended family includes Andy and Donna Steppe, Kyle Steppe and Adam Steppe of Fallsington, Pa., Erin Steppe of Little Silver, NJ. and Lesley Steppe Reese, husband Mark and their son Sam of Venice, Fl. and the families of former husbands Jeffery D. Ryder of Lake Charles, Jess McBride of Homer, Ak., Judd Walker of Scottsdale, Az. and Robert Butcher of Wasilla.

Although not direct family members, Kate was a loving part of the A. J & Jojeanna Gage family in Wasilla. Kate loved their daughter, Nadia, their son and Jojeanna’s mother “Miss Mary”. ey added joy to Kate’s life and appreciated the wit and humor she brought into theirs.

Family members will gather in Alaska at Jenssen Evergreen Funeral Home, on Saturday, Sept. 26, to celebrate Kate’s life and adhere to Kate’s often expressed desire to have her ashes spread on Mt. Susitna, affectionately known to Alaskans as e Sleeping Lady.

Jerry Williams McLewis Community Jerry Williams, 72, of McLewis Community, passed away Sept.

16, in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Brother Tony Story of Family Wo r s h i p Center. Cremation followed under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Orange, Aug. 11, 1943, he was the son of Harold R. Williams, Sr. and Anna Maudine (Neel) Williams. Jerry was a United States Air Force Veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion, and Old First Orange Baptist Church. He loved playing the guitar and singing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Raleigh Frank Williams.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Gayle Williams; children, Jerry omas Williams and Della Marlene Bland and spouse, Matthew Wheatley; grandchildren and spouses, Kristin Marlene and Justin Galbreath, Kalyn Alise and Kaitlyn Michael, Jordan Alexis and Joshua Brown, and Carley Breann Williams; great-grandchildren, Brayden Levi Williams, Matthew Douglas Brown, and Riley Jae Elizabeth Bland; and his brothers and their spouses, Harold R. and Virginia Williams, Jr., Steven A. and Barbara Williams, and John David and Connie Williams.

Leora Kittrell Orange Leora Lewis Kittrell, 93, of Orange, passed away Sept. 15, in Groves.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating was the Rev. Bobby Hoffpauir, of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Orange, Nov. 16, 1921, she was the daughter of John G Lewis and Leona (Mosier) Lewis.

Leora was a member of Colony Baptist Church. She was a secretary, a bookkeeper, and a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family. Leora’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Sheila McInnis and Sam Kittrell for their untiring help through the years with the care of Leora. ey would also like to thank Magnolia Manor and Altus Hospice, especially April and Cassandra.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claude A. Kittrell; step-sons, Bill Kittrell and Edward Kittrell; step-daughter, Juanita Reeves; step-grandchildren, Danny Turner and David Reeves; siblings, Marvin N. Lewis, W. Lenette Blazier, W. Weldon Lewis, Homer Lewis, Lillie M. Barr, John L. Lewis, Zola P. Root, Alonzo Lewis, Paul Lewis and Faith Ann Lewis.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Granger Eatman and husband, David, of Orange and Hugh L. Granger and wife, Ronna, of Orange; step-children, Loraine Moses, of Gulf Shores, Al., Karen Kay Turner, of Vinton, Sheila McInnis and husband, Jerry, of Bridge City, Gerald Kittrell, of Cleveland, and Sam Kittrell, of Orange; grandchildren, Larry James “Jamie” McCabe, Jr. and wife, Wendy, of Kingwood, Amber Nancy Star Granger Seaman and husband, Nathan, of Shiro, Brandi Lynn Granger Jones and husband, Samuel, of Vidor; as well as 26 step-grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren; 49 step-greatgrandchildren; 13 step-great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

John Townsend Orange

John C. “Johnny” Townsend, 61, of Orange, passed away Sept. 15, in Orange. A graveside service was held Friday, Sept. 18, at Zion Hill Cemetery in Jasper.

Born in Kirbyville, Oct. 19, 1953. Johnny was the son of

Clarence Townsend and Mary Helen (Weaver) Townsend.

Johnny was a United States Army Veteran and retired from the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed playing baseball when he was in school.

Johnny loved to fish and spend time at the shooting range. He loved his family and especially his loving companion, Precious, his dog. He will be greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Glenn Christopher Bradey Townsend.

He is survived by his children, Johnetta Turner and husband Stephen, of Mauriceville, Christopher Townsend and Sabrina Snipes, of Orangefield and Tiffany Townsend, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Leah Renee’ Adkins, Emily Caryn Turner, Phoebe Ann Turner, Holden John Townsend and Evelynn Grace Townsend; siblings, Linda Felts and husband Wesley, of Bridge City, Ronald Townsend and wife Melissa, of Warren and Hartford Townsend and wife Tammie, of Donaldson, Ar.

Annie Mitcham Orange

Annie Hudson Mitcham, 86, of Orange passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Beaumont at Jefferson Nursing and Rehab and is finally at peace.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm, Friday, Sept. 18, at Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Millner officiating. Interment was to follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.

Born in Carthage, Dec. 28, 1928, she was the daughter of Sidney Jewel and Claris (Mason) Hudson. She was a homemaker and member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, omas W. Mitcham and son, Jack S. Mitcham.

She is survived by her children, Ricky Mitcham of Anchorage, AK, Debbie Uetz and husband, Russ of Charles City, IA; five grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 2402 Western Ave., Orange, TX 77630.

Dorothy Blessitt Orange

Dorothy Guillory Blessitt, 93, of Orange, passed from this life Tuesday, Sept. 15, at e Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation in Orange.

Born Sept. 6, 1922 in Ville Platte, La. to Eddie Guillory and Celonie (Bogard) Guillory, she was a longtime resident of Orange and was of the catholic faith. Dorothy worked as a cashier at the former Weingarten’s Supermarket in Orange and she retired in 1984.

Dorothy was a woman marked by humility and grace. She lead a sacrificial life, never hesitating to put others before herself even if it meant that she would suffer. She was a beautiful example to her family. Dorothy enjoyed quiet time sitting outside on the porch, she enjoyed listening to Cajun Music and she most cherished spending time with her family. In providing for her family, Dorothy will be remembered for her cooking, her rice and gravy and her gumbo are their favorites.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Don Guillory and sister, Juanita Roy. ose who will most cherish her memory are her daughter, Debra Lemoine Granger of Orange; son, Richard Lemoine of Houston; sister, Sandra Vayon Cole of Orange; six grandchildren, Trisha Kemp and husband, Bryan, Kevin Mazzagate, Ray Granger, Shane Lemoine, Rachael Edwards and husband, Brian and Sarah Lemoine; six great grandchildren, Megan Kemp, Cameron Kemp, Ciera Granger, Isabella Edwards, Noah Edwards and Alyssa Lemoine. Dorothy is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Graveside services to honor Dorothy’s life were Saturday, Sept.

19, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Honoring Dorothy as pallbearers were Bryan Kemp, Cameron Kemp, Jake Sonnier, Tyler Vayon, Johnny Vayon and Randy Vayon.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Orange County Happenings OCSP Special Angels Rodeo to hold fundraiser The Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Special Angels Rodeo will hold a fundraiser fish fry, Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 pm, at the VFW , 5303 N. 16th St., Orange. Tickets are $75 per couple. The rodeo is Orange’s adapted rodeo and is free of charge for all individuals of any age with any sort of disability.

Proceeds will help fund the OCSP Special Angels Rodeo for special needs kids. Included with ticket purchase is live entertainment, featuring Britt Godwin, live and silent auctions, door pries, ticket pulls and a gift card drawing. Auction items include signed memorabilia from Texas natives Von Miller and Gary Kubiac, of the Denver Broncos and other large ticket items.

Tickets may be purchased at the door, or Farmer’s Mercantile. For more information, contact Jo Harris at 670-6358 or 670-2206.

Entergy to sponsor women’s symposium There will be a Golden Triangle Women in Leadership Symposium Sept. 24, at the Event Centre, 700 Crockett St., Beaumont. Registration and networking will be from 7:30-8:30 am, with the symposium from 8:30 am-noon.

Individual tickets are $35, with sponsorships starting at $325. For information and sponsorship details, contact David Vanek at davidvanek@ texasdiversitycouncil.org. Entergy is the co-title sponsor for this event.

County extension agency to offer canning class The Orange County Extension office will hold an evening hands on vegetable canning class Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6-8 pm class. Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent, will be teaching how to can fresh green beans along with making salsa. There will be a fee of $20 per person, payable by cash or check the evening of class. You will be bringing home your canned green beans. The class is limited to 15, so call 882-7010 to RSVP. LSC-O to hold wine appreciation class Lamar State College-Orange will hold a Wine Appreciation Class, 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.

Strutters to hold BBQ sale The Bridge City Strutters will have a BBQ sale Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9:30 am-2:30 pm in the Walgreens parking lot in Bridge City. Pulled pork, sliced beef and chipped beef sandwiches will be available for sale.

VFW hosts Jerry Dee and Rockin’ Randy The VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Creole Cookin’, Sept. 24, from 7 pm-11 pm. Tickets are $6 per person. The bar is open for beer, wine coolers, sodas and set-ups; BYOB. For information, call 886-9738.

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host Cadillacs,, Sept. 27, from 5-9 pm and Sept. 29, 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 409-727-0013.

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

BC Knights to hold annual spaghetti sale The Bridge City Knights of Columbus will hold their annual spaghetti dinner benefitting the St. Henry Catholic Youth Ministry, Sunday, Sept.

27, from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the activity building.

Tickets for the dinners will be $10 per serving. Dinners include spaghetti and meatballs, salad and garlic bread. Quart containers of Milazzo Marinara are also available for $10 each. Orders for the sauce must be placed by Sunday, Sept. 20 and can be placed with a member of Knights of Columbus or by emailing bckorders@gmail.com.

Tickets for spaghetti dinners are available through Catholic youth.

Eagles to host benefit There will be a benefit at the Eagles Lodge, 803 28th St., Orange, Sept.

26, from 10 am-5 pm, for Cody, a patient with Angleman Syndrome. All proceeds will go toward rising hospital bills.

There will be music by Three Legged Dawg, a cake walk, face painting, auction and BBQ dinners cooked by Tequila Sunrise, Debbie and Kevin Miller. Dinners will be $8 and will include a chicken quarter, dirty rice and baked beans, or link sandwiches, chips and a drink, for $5.

All advanced orders will be delivered to area businesses at lunch time.

There are also t shirts available for advanced orders. To order dinners or t-shirts, or to help in any way, please call Sylvia Scott at 313-3271, or Lucinda Lee, at 658-7974.

WOS Fillies to hold mini camp The West Orange Stark Fillies Drill team is preparing for their annual “Mini Filly Camp,” scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. The camp will be held at West Orange – Stark High School in the activity gymnasium from 8 am -1 pm. Camp is open to all WO-S girls age 4-13.

Camp attendees will perform during half-time of the “Pink Out” game, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, at Dan R. Hooks Stadium and Leroy D. Breedlove Field.

All camp attendees will also receive a shirt and lunch. Those interested in attending camp can pick up a registration form at the following locations: WO-S Elementary, WO-S Middle and WO-S High. Forms may also be downloaded from the WOSHS website, located under the Student, Clubs & Activity tab.

The cost of this year’s camp is $30.00 (cash or money order, only).

Camp registration and fees must be submitted no later than Sept. 21. For any questions or concerns please contact Filly Drill Team Director: Ms. Dylan Bennett by email Dybe@woccisd.net or 882-5570.

The OF High School Homecoming week of Sept. 28-Oct. 2.

The community pep rally will be on Monday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 PM at the F.L. McClain Stadium; the homecoming dance will follow at thehigh school. A district wide pep rally will be held Friday, Oct. 2, at 2:00 pm, with homecoming activities during halftime at the football game, Oct. 2.

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. September programs will take place at 6:30 on Sept. 30. The VFW and Auxiliary members host 21 recognition programs yearly. For further information, contact Jeanette Clark at 8830264.

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.

Lions Carnival slated for annual event The Orange Lions Club will be holding their annual Carnival Sept. 30Oct. 3; Oct. 7-10, starting at 6:30 pm. Kiddie day is Oct. 3, with admission being free until 6:30 pm. On Wednesday nights, admission is free with canned goods, which will benefit Orange Christian Services.

The carnival will be closed to the public on Oct. 1, to allow Life Skills students from area schools a chance to enjoy the day with rides, foods and other vendor booths. Britt Godwin will be “pickin’ and grinnin’ to entertain the students in attendance. The carnival will open at 10 am.

A new game, High Striker, will be announced this year. The usual rides and games will make their appearance as well as food vendors and face painting. Other favorites such as Lions (Bingo), the famous David Burgers, chicken kabobs and pork kabobs and Radar the Clown will be available.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

VFW Auxiliary to hold garage sale Members of the VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 are hosting an indoor garage sale to raise funds for our programs. Tables are being rented for $10 Each (no tables will be allowed brought in). The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 3. from 7-1 pm at the VFW Hall on N. Hwy. 87. Sept. 30 will be last day to reserve tables. The hall will be open Friday from 5-8 pm for vendor set up. Saturday, vendors only will be let in at 6:30 am to set up their tables with doors opening for customers at 7 am. No early birds will be allowed in before 7 am. The kitchen will be open from 9 am-1 pm, selling hot dogs, chili dogs, frito pie, nachos and desserts. For reservations contact Cathie Duhon at 883-6909 or 553-6180, or Ramona Henson at 3301677.

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 117. 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 882-7010 to obtain more information about the classes or if you are interested in just taking a few of

Area Wide Community Events Schedules 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 .

OCCWG to host Burleigh The Orange County Christian Writers Guild will meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6:00-7:00 pm. Special speaker will be Dawn Burleigh, who has been in the newspaper business for 27 years. She is presently the editor for the Orange leader. The public is invited to come and support the group and this community leader.

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.

BCCC to hold celebrity roast The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s 9th Celebrity Roast honoring Mayor Kirk Roccaforte, Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:00 pm., at the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside, Bridge City.

A reserved sponsored sponsored table for eight people is $450. All table sponsors will receive preferred seating and be listed on the program, place mat and power point presentation.

Sponsors should email their business logo to bcchamber@sbcglobal. net. General admission tickets are $50 per person. For reservations, contact the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce, 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, or call the Chamber office to pay by credit card at 735-5671.

Sabine River Ford to sponsor Operation KidSafe There will be a free digital fingerprint and safety program Sunday, Oct. 17, during normal store hours at Sabine River Ford, 1601 Green Ave., Orange. There will be free child safety kits, including digital fingerprints and a photograph.

Operation KidSafe will capture your child’s picture and fingerprints using a digital video capture device, digital ink-less fingerprint capture device and specialized software. No database or records of children are maintained. The only record of the visitor will go home with the parent for safekeeping.

For more information, call 883-3581.

Gulf Coast Cajuns to hold annual festival The Gulf Coast Cajuns will hold their 7th annual Cajun festival Oct. 17, at the VFW Post 2775, 5303 16th St., Orange. There will be food, music, King Crowning, auction, roll call and cake walk. The festival begins at 10 am and will run until. Admission is $8 with children ages 12 and under admitted free.

Hunter Education Safety Class scheduled The Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Safety Class will be held Monday, Oct. 19 and Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6:30-9:30 pm in Vidor.

Students must attend both sessions. Certification is required if you are are at least 17 years old and were born on or after Sept. 2, 1971 to hunt in Texas. You can become certified at 9 years of age. Call Danny Odom at 883-8118 to register, or for more information. This class is not just for hunters - anyone with firearms can benefit from the class.

Orange Music Fest 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.

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 Sha.dows, Sour Lake. For more information call Karen Gary at 409-899-8444.

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.

Service League accepting requests The Service League of Orange is now accepting requests from nonprofit 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 281-793-3364, or by enabling requests to info@serviceleagueoforange. com. Applications and verification status must be returned to the Service League by Oct. 1.

Eagles to hold special meeting The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2523, 803 N 28th St., Orange, will have a special meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7:00 pm. This meeting is essential to the operation of our Aerie. All members, Aerie, Auxilliary and Eagle Riders, are requested to attend.

Rep. Dade Phelan to hold legislative update There will be a legislative event with Rep. Dade Phelan, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Robert’s Steakhouse, 3720 W. Park, Orange, from noon-1 pm.

Lunch will be Dutch treat.

Please RSVP to membership@orangetexaschamber.org, or call 8833536.

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The Record’s Game of the Week: Lumberton 33, Orangefield 21

Last-minute reprieve for a quick fish COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Over the course of the past forty-four years, I have had a number of folks call hoping to schedule a ďŹ shing trip on short notice, but none could match the call I received this past weekend. “Hi‌.Capt.

Colburn, my grandson wants to catch a ounder and I was wondering if you can help me make that happen.â€? “ere are no guarantees,â€? I responded, “but we have been catching a few this week. When would you like to go?â€? I initially thought she was joking when she replied, “Could you meet us in the next hour?â€? “I don’t think so‌I am watching ďŹ ve college football games and I couldn’t possibly get the boat ready and drive to the launch inside of an hour.â€? It was obvious that Miss “Edieâ€? was prepared for that unacceptable excuse when she replied, “I already have my boat in the water and all we need is you!â€?

Her grandson, Chip, was ying back to New Mexico the following morning and he wanted to catch a ďŹ sh with both eyes on the same side of its head. Hoping to make his wish come true, she had wasted the entire morning drowning mud minnows in the ship channel without the ďŹ rst bite.

With her window of opportunity rapidly closing she asked a nearby ďŹ sherman if he knew of any guides that could help her. He apparently not only knew of one, but knew his phone number as well.

With four more games on tap for that evening, we negotiated a price worth turning o the television and I met them at the landing thirty minutes later. Fortunately, the outgoing tide had the ounder on the move and Miss “Edieâ€? and Chip got their ounder catching done in a hurry. e nine year old youngster was pleased to inspect his ďŹ rst ounder up close and personal and Miss “Edieâ€? was even more pleased to take seven ounder home to bake See Colburn, PAGE 2B

The Orangefield Bobcat offense is on the move against the Lumberton Raiders. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Raiders outlast ’Cats

Fumbles spell doom in close call for O’field Gerry L. Dickert For e Record ORANGEFIELD – is is the one that literally slipped through the ďŹ ngers of the OrangeďŹ eld Bobcats.

Four fumbles spelled doom for the Bobcats as Lumberton took advantage for a 33-21 non-district win at F.L. McLain Stadium on Friday night.

In spite of the oensive miscues, the Bobcats still had a chance for a comeback, scoring two quick touchdowns in the fourth quarter to close a seemingly impossible gap.

Trailing 33-7 heading into the fourth quarter, the Bobcats scored two TDs in the span of just 49 seconds thanks to a perfectly executed onside kick.

On the ďŹ nal play of the third quarter, Orange-

ďŹ eld (2-2 overall) back Christopher McGee reeled o a 37-yard run to get OrangeďŹ eld to the 15. Five plays later, he bulled in from the 1 yard line for the score, closing the deďŹ cit to 33-14.

On the ensuing kicko, Matthew Rainey kicked the ball perfectly and Chase Furlough pulled it down to give the Bobcats possession once again.

Quarterback Matthew Watkins took o for 38 yards on the ďŹ rst play from scrimmage, then McGee took it the ďŹ nal 11 yards over the next two plays, crossing the goal line from 7 yards out for a 33-21 score with 9:26 left in the game. “ese kids don’t ever quit,â€? OrangeďŹ eld coach Josh Smalley said. “ey keep competing and playing hard.â€?

Once again, Rainey attempted the onside kick and the ’Cats almost pulled o a second miracle,

just missing the chance to fall on the ball again.

But the chances weren’t over for the Bobcats.

Lumberton fumbled on the next possession with Blayze Holley ďŹ nding the loose ball. OrangeďŹ eld had another opportunity at the upset.

But two plays later, the Bobcats gave it back with their fourth giveaway of the night. “We had some opportunities late but we weren’t able to convert on those,� Smalley said. “All we can do is get back to work and correct the mistakes we made tonight.�

From the ďŹ rst snap, the Bobcats struggled to hold on to the ball, fumbling into the end zone where Lumberton’s Michael Mott fell onto ball for a 6-0 lead just 16 seconds into the game. “You have to give credit to their kids,â€? OrangeSee Bobcats, PAGE 2B

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LCM Bear running back J'Lon Douglas darts through one of many big hole made by the Big Bear offensive line. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manual

Bobcats that night!

You would have thought that the boat races on the Sabine would have thinned out the fishing crowd, but that apparently wasn’t the case as we didn’t fish until we made our third stop.I was hoping to get it done in Black’s, but between folks just riding around and the crabbers it was only slightly less crowded than Texas Avenue.

Miss “Edie” caught our first two keepers on a Gulp shrimp, but the bait they really got after was a little glow-chartreuse Chicken Boy Clucker.It is a grub with a fat body and shrimp tail that looks really good in the water.Not only do the flounder like it, but it is as tough as nails to boot.

While he caught only one, I was still pleased to hear that Lonnie Vincent caught and released a seven pound striper while fishing for redfish with live mullet near the Port of Orange last Wednesday.e stripers just all but disappeared after the last hurricane and our water conditions have never been sufficient for them to

Continued from Page 1B reproduce.Wouldn’t that be something if all of that runoff that we cussed for four months produced enough constant current for them to successfully spawn?

With improved salinity levels and clearer water the biggest question for Sabine Lake fishermen is “Where are all of the big trout?”We have caught just enough on random outings to confirm the fact that they are still around, but for the most part we are covered up with twelve to sixteen inch fish.

I am hopeful that most of them are still hanging in the ICW and ship channel not yet willing to commit to the shallow water of the open lake.It is possible, especially on the north end of the lake, that they were forced to spend so much time suspended in the deeper water that they are now unwilling to leave as long as forage fish are holding there as well. is has indeed been a very weird year, but it could all turn around overnight with the passage of one or two stout cold fronts.In the mean time….. I am still going fishing!

field coach Josh Smalley said. “ey realized we had made a mistake and picked up on the ball in the end zone.”

After an Orangefield punt on its next offensive possession, Lumberton marched the field, finishing with a 26-yard run by Tim Rhodes for a 14-0 lead. e Bobcats were again unable to convert on their next offensive possession, turning the ball over on downs. e Raiders responded with yet another touchdown, this one coming on the first play of the second quarter for a 21-0 lead.

Orangefield finally got on the board late in the second quarter when McGee scored from 4 yards out, cutting the Raiders lead to 21-7.

It took Lumberton just 25 seconds to push that lead back out after Mason Sikes hauled in a pass from Stephen Yarbro for 56 yards and a 27-7 advantage heading into the halftime break.

Lumberton, 3-0 with the win, scored its final point on a

Continued from Page 1B

The Orangefield Bobcat defense catches up with a Lumberton Raider ball carrier in Friday night football action. The Bobcats fell to the undefeated Raiders 33-21. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Mustangs, Cards picked to win KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST Joe Kazmar For the Record Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over RICHMOND FOSTER (Sat.)—This will be a battle of giants from their respective classes with neither team having a home-field advantage because the game will be played on a neutral site—Stallworth Stadium in Baytown. The Mustangs (4-0) are ranked No. 3 in Class 4A while Foster (3-1) is a Class 5A powerhouse. It should be a whale of a game.

SILSBEE over LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE—The Tigers suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the WO-S Mustangs last week while the Battlin’ Bears chalked up their first victory of the season at the expense of Hardin-Jefferson. It would be nice if the Bears could keep their winning streak alive Friday night.

BRIDGE CITY over CLEVELAND—The Cards got back to their winning ways last week just in time for the start of District 10-4A as they host the unpredictable Indians Friday night.

NEWTON over ORANGEFIELD—Both teams are coming off losses last week and should be really focused for this contest at the Eagles’ home field. And Newton is not used to having two losses at this time of the year and will be fired up

to get to the .500 mark Friday night.

NEDERLAND over VIDOR—Each team will be striving to start off on the right foot in District 22-5A and to even their overall record at 2-2. One team will succeed, probably the team making the fewest mistakes at Pirates Stadium Friday night.

WEST SABINE over DEWEYVILLE—The Pirates are coming off a tough 26-19 loss to Woodville and are hopeful they can put things together in this final non-district game before swinging into District 11-3AII play next week.

ALLEN ACADEMY over ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN—The Lions are getting better each week and could upset this team Friday night.

McNEESE STATE over MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE—The Cowboys are riding high with an unblemished 2-0 record so far this season and should be 3-0 after Saturday’s fracas at Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles.

HIGH SCHOOL—PNG over Baytown Lee (Thurs.); Beaumont Ozen over Lumberton, Channelview over Port Arthur Memorial, Center over Hardin-Jefferson, Beaumont Central over Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, Jasper over Splendora, West Hardin over Sabine Pass, Galena Park North Shore over Beaumont West Brook, Hamshire-Fannett over Smithville, Hull-Daisetta over Colmesneil, Evadale over Cushing, East Chambers over Anahuac, Warren over Buna, KirSee Forecast, PAGE 4B

Lumberton 33, orangefieLd 21

Lumberton 14 13 6 0 – 33 Orangefield 0 7 0 14 – 21 records: Lumberton 3-0, Orangefield 2-2 SCoring PLaYS LUM – Michael Mott fumble recovery, run failed (1Q/11:44) LUM – Tim Rhodes 26 run, Caleb Thomas run (1Q/7:08) LUM – Caleb Thomas 2 run, Jacob Fussell kick (2Q/11:52) OF – Christopher McGee 4 run, Matthew Rainey kick (2Q/1:12) LUM – Mason Sikes 56 pass from Stephen Yarbro, kick failed (2Q/0:47) LUM – Thomas 8 run, kick failed (3Q/0:54) OF – McGee 1 run, Rainey kick (4Q/10:15) OF – McGee 7 run, Rainey kick (4Q/9:26) team StatiStiCS Lum of Total Yards 341 236 First Downs 17 14 Rushes-Yards 41-236 48-232 C-A-I 6-11-0 1-4-0 105 4 Passing Yards Punts-Yards 2-26.0 3-34.3 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 4-3 Penatlies-Yards 5-40 5-30 indiViduaL StatiStiCS rushing: Lumberton, Caleb Thomas 17102, Timothy Rhodes 9-85, Josh Ward 5-24, Jackson Lloyd 5-15, Devon Willis 1-12, Stephen Yarbro 4-(-2); Orangefield, Christopher McGee 19-99, Hunter Evans 3-54, Matthew Watkins 12-42, Austin Moore 4-15, Tristan McGee 3-9, Matthew Brown 2-7, Wesley Frilou 4-4, Cole Coulter 1-2.

Passing: Lumberton, Stephen Yarbro 6-11-0 105; Orangefield, Matthew Watkins 1-4-0 4. receiving: Lumberton, Mason Sikes 2-56, Jacob Bridgers 3-25, Timothy Rhodes 1-14; Orangefield, Zach Dischler 1-4.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 23, 2015 •

Mustangs roll over Silsbee MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record e last several years, the matchup between the Silsbee Tigers and the WO-S Mustangs has had a couple of things in common-muddy fields and a hyped game that didn’t finish up like most expected. But this year proved to be different. e sun was shining and the Mustangs had to fight tooth and nail for the win before pulling away in the fourth quarter for a huge 49-28 win.

Since 2009 when Silsbee beat the Mustangs, 13-7, the Tigers have only scored 33 points to 197 scored by WO-S. “Silsbee provided us with problems that we hadn’t faced yet,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “In the first half, we didn’t play smart but we went in and made some mental adjustments and we came out and won. ey started showing signs of fatigue late in the second quarter and we just flat out out-conditioned them.” e Mustangs continue to use multiple weapons on offense to move the ball while Silsbee only had a handful to rely on. Quarterback Jack Dallas had an outstanding game with three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown.

Dallas was able to move the ball down the field on the first drive using a balanced attack before hitting receiver omas Wallace from 12 yards out for the first score of the night. Dallas, who was the extra point kicker his freshman year when Rodikson Cano was injured, lined up and booted his first of five PATs for the night.

Silsbee quickly answered back with a touchdown and two point conversion to lead the game. Both teams traded punts before the Mustangs hit pay dirt again when Jeremiah Shaw did the honors from three yards out. Dallas missed his only PAT of the night but the Mustangs were up, 13-8.

On the Mustangs next possession, Dallas showed off his footwork after tucking the ball and running 23 yards for the score when all his receivers were covered. Silsbee answered right back with two touchdowns of their

Winless NFL teams should give it up KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar For the Record

Thomas Wallace had a stellar night, catching all 6 passes thrown his way for 68 yards and two touchdowns.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs own to go up, 22-20.

Not to be outdone, Dallas reached into his bag of tricks and was able to find Wallace in the corner of the end zone for a 28 yard strike for six. e two point conversion by Malick Phillips was good and the Mustangs hit the locker room for half time, up 2822.

After the half, the Mustangs kicked off to the Tigers, who moved the ball 62 yards in 5 plays to tie the game. But that was the last time the Tigers would even get close to scoring again.

WO-S pulled ahead in the third quarter after sophomore Jarren Morris picked off a Dontra’ omas pass. Four plays later, Malech Edwards bruised his way through the Silsbee defense from 27 yards out to go up, 35-28.

WO-S scored two more times with two different players who saw their first varsity touchdowns.

Rufus Joseph caught a five yard Dallas pass for six and Tokeba Hughey rushed for the last touchdown from 15 yards out.

“I’m thrilled we won. We beat a quality football team,” ompson said. “ey should go on to win their district.”

e Mustangs will now turn their attention to Richmond Foster a premier perennial play-off team who is predicted to finish #2 in their division, 24-5A. e Falcons are 3-1 on the season, beating A&M Consolidated, Fort Bend Marshall and Katy Tompkins. eir only loss was to Houston Reagan. WO-S lost to Richmond Foster last year, 17-14, after having a chance to win late in the game. “eir receivers are the best part of their game,” ompson said. “And they play hard defensively.”

Evan Fairs, Chandler Speights and Cedarian Lamb hold down the receiving spots for the Falcons and average receiving 174 yards a game. e team went 9-2 last season and graduated quite a few who played in last years’ contest. e Mustangs will play Richmond Foster at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown Saturday at 6 pm. Tickets will be on sale in the athletic office ursday, 9amnoon and 1-3pm andFriday, 9amnoon ONLY. Ticket prices are $6 for Adults and $3 for students. All tickets at the gates are $8. To get to Stallworth Stadium (2100 East

Archer Road, Baytown) take I-10 West to Baytown. Exit Sjolander Road and turn south. Archer Road will be about a mile down and the stadium will be visible. Turn right on Archer and left into the HOME parking lot as the Mustangs are the HOME team. e ninth grade and JV teams beat Silsbee last ursday night at home. e freshmen team won, 28-14. Jordan Johnson scored on a 43 yard run and the two point conversion from Brettlin Wiley to Rinaldo Rose was good. Wiley scored on a 25 yard run and also returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown. Johnson scored again from 32 yards out and the Wiley to Rose two point conversion was again good. Standouts for offense are Wiley, Johnson, Rose and Da’Marcus Bourgeois.

Defensive standouts are Terron Brown, Kavyn Cooper, Teshaun Teel, Daquarius Gipson and Roshawn Leday. e JV team shut out Silsbee, 38-0. Quarterback Chaka Watson scored the first touchdown on a 70 yard run. Watson hit Alex Williams for the next two touch-

See Mustangs, Page 4B

3B

is is a special bulletin for the Houston Texans, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears—Don’t Expect to be Playing Football in January.

Statistics compiled by the National Football League reveal that ONLY nine percent of teams starting a season at 0-2 make the playoffs. Of course, there are some exceptions, but over the years that’s what has happened in the NFL. A couple of teams like the Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints and especially the Philadelphia Eagles were preseason choices to win their respective divisions.

Chip Kelly readjusted his Philadelphia roster by making several trades and free agent pick-ups in hopes of having who he believed were the best personnel for his offensive and defensive schemes.

His biggest move was convincing DeMarco Murray to leave the Dallas Cowboys and become an Eagle after he got rid of a couple of good running backs to have enough room under the salary cap to obtain Murray.

And to show the Cowboys they made a mistake by not meeting his salary demands, Murray carried the football 13 times Sunday for a grand total of two whole yards.

Just to prove that wasn’t a fluke, he picked up a whopping five yards on nine carries in Game One. e Eagles gained the fewest rushing yards against Dallas since the 1961 season.

What Murray doesn’t have at Philadelphia that he maybe didn’t appreciate in Dallas was the Cowboys’ talented offensive line.

Put a mediocre line in front of him and Murray becomes just a run-of-the-mill running back.

It’s almost understandable why the Seattle Seahawks aren’t living up to expectations. eir NFL-best defense is missing an important part—Orange’s Earl omas’ counterpart at the other safety position Kam Chancellor, who refuses to report to the team without a new contract.

It’s not that Chancellor is unhappy with the new numbers, the fact remains that he is still under the multi-year contract he signed as a rookie. It sounded good at the time, but he wants to be paid like some of his All-Pro teammates. row in the fact the Seahawks lost a couple of stalwarts on the offensive line and it’s understandable why they are not doing as well as in the past three seasons. e New Orleans Saints have the same problem they’ve had in the past few seasons—they have a poor defense because they have defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, who has been fired from every NFL job he’s had due to his incompetence. row in the fact they got rid of their best pass receiver and it’s easy to understand how they got overwhelmed 26-19 at home by Tampa Bay, a team picked to be one of the worst in the NFL this season. e Baltimore Ravens are missing their offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak who joined his longtime pal John Elway who now is president of the Denver Broncos. Kubiak used to be Elway’s understudy and offensive coordinator. e Ravens have suffered injuries to a couple of key players which showed up dramatically in Sunday’s 37-33 loss at Oakland, which is supposed to be one of the league’s doormats again this season.

Of course the 0-2 team we’re most concerned about is the Houston Texans who lost by a

See Korner, Page 4B

4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 23, 2015

"Jack of All Trades" Jack Dallas kicks his first PAT of the season Friday night against Silsbee. Dallas made 5 of 6 PATs for the night.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustangs

Continued from Page 3B

downs from 46 and 20 yards. Kaleb Ramsey caught a 9 yard Watson pass for a score. Jamarcus Joulevette scored on a 14 yard run and DaShawn scored from one yard out. Corey Skinner caught two interceptions and Joulevette had a fumble recovery.

Korner

touchdown to both Kansas City and Carolina. is is the first time they’ve started the season at 0-2 since 2008 “because of foolish penalties, dropped passes, missed tackles, questionable play calling and bad decisions”, according to Monday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle.

I believe the main reason the Texans can’t compete this season is inadequate quarterbacks and the absence of All-Pro running back Arian Foster.

Head Coach Bill O’Brien insisted on obtaining a pair of Tom Brady’s former back-up quarterbacks—Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett—to duke it out for the Texans’ starting quarterbacking job. ere was a reason why they served as backups at New England and after two games it certainly appears they are not ready for the big time with the Houston Texans either. And the fact two starters on the offensive line that are out with injuries doesn’t help the situation, either.

Houston averaged 4.2 yards per passing play in Sunday’s 2417 loss at Carolina and a scrawny 2.7 yards per rushing play. row in the fact the Texans have failed on 25 of 33 third down attempts the first two games and it’s not hard to figure why they remain winless. ey are favored by seven points in Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay if that’s any light at the end of your tunnel One bright spot for Texas NFL

e subvarsity teams will play Hamshire-Fannett at home on ursday beginning at 5pm. is weeks’ theme is “Be a SUPERSTANG!” Even though the game is Saturday, everyone is asked to dress up as super heroes for school on Friday.

Continued from Page 3B fans is the 2-0 start by the Dallas Cowboys. But that should get dimmer in a hurry with the Cowboys playing without a bona fide running back, a quarterback with a broken collarbone (Tony Romo) and an All-Pro wide receiver (Dez Bryant) who has a broken foot and isn’t expected to return for 10-12 weeks.

We’ll see how this void will affect the next eight games for the Cowboys. ey still have a better chance of making the playoffs than the above-mentioned 0-2 teams.

KWICKIES…e Houston Astros all of a sudden are scrambling to get a playoff berth in the American League after leading the West Division for most of the season. Going into Monday’s game against the LA Angels, the Astros trailed the Texas Rangers by 1½ games and were 2 ½ games ahead of the Angels for the second AL wild card. So these final 12 games of the season are most crucial, especially the three-game series with the Angels that ends tonight (Wed.), three games with the Rangers to close the home stand, and then the final six games of the season at Seattle and Arizona.

And while on the subject of the Astros, assistant general manager David Stearns is expected to be named the general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, according to FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.

Congrats are in order for the Lamar Cardinals football team which upset No. 5-ranked Sam Houston State 49-46 in

Huntsville Saturday night. It was the Big Red’s first win in Huntsville since 1959. e Cards jumped out to a 35-14 halftime lead and then hung on for the upset victory over the team picked in the preseason to win the Southland Conference. After a well-deserved bye this week the Redbirds travel to Hammond and will take on the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Oct. 1. e undefeated West OrangeStark Mustangs (4-0) will have their work cut out for them Saturday when the meet once-defeated Richmond Foster (3-1) of Class 5A at neutral site Stallworth Stadium in Baytown. Kickoff is set for 6 pm.

Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead the Cleveland Browns to a 28-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans and their quarterback Marcus Mariota, last year’s Heisman winner. Manziel connected on a 60yard strike and a 50-yarder to give the Browns their first win of the 2015 season.

JUST BETWEEN US…I want to thank all my friends and readers for their kind words, visits, cards, e-mails, phone calls and wonderful food and desserts during our time of bereavement last week. We appreciated it.

Forecast byville over Kountze, Woodville over Hardin, Beaumont Kelly over Westbury Christian, Beaumont Legacy over Lutheran North, Brenham over Tomball Memorial, Houston Stratford over Magnolia, Dayton over Humble, Barbers Hill over New Caney, Sterling over Tarkington, Terry over Coldspring, Lamar Consolidated over LaMarque; Crosby over Galena Park (Sat.).

COLLEGE—Memphis over Cincinnati (Thurs.); Virginia over Boise State and Stanford over Oregon State (Both Fri.); Abilene Christian over Stephen F. Austin, Northwestern State over Central Arkansas, Sam Houston State over Houston Baptist, UTEP over Incarnate Word, Colorado over Nicholls State, Ohio State over Western Michigan, Alabama over LouisianaMonroe, TCU over Texas Tech, Michigan State over Central Michigan, Baylor over Rice, Southern Cal over Arizona State, Georgia over Southern, Notre Dame over Massachusetts, UCLA over Arizona, Oregon over Utah, LSU over Syracuse, Georgia Tech over Duke, Ole Miss over Vanderbilt, Texas A&M over Arkansas, Mississippi State over Auburn, BYU over Michigan, Missouri over Kentucky, Northwestern over Ball State, Wisconsin over Hawaii, Oklahoma State over Texas, Nebraska over Southern Mississippi, Navy over Connecticut, Rutgers over Kansas,

Continued from Page 2B South Carolina over Central Florida, Wake Forest over Indiana, Louisiana Tech over Florida International, Boston College over Northern Illinois, West Virginia over Maryland, Wyoming over New Mexico, Buffalo over Nevada, Virginia Tech over East Carolina, Penn State over San Diego State, Iowa over North Texas, Florida over Tennessee, Minnesota over Ohio, Western Kentucky over Miami, O., Marshall over Kent State, Appalachian State over Old Dominion, Illinois over Middle Tennessee, California over Washington, Eastern Michigan over Army, Toledo over Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic over Charlotte, Louisiana-Lafayette over Akron, Colorado State over UT-San Antonio, Houston over Texas State, North Carolina State over South Alabama, Georgia Southern over Idaho, San Jose State over Fresno State.

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

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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

Revival at West Orange Christian Church

OCCWG to host Burleigh

Tom & Beth Weaver with Rock Solid ministries.org will be having Revival Services September 20th - 23rd. Times are Sunday at 10 am and 6:30 pm. the church is located at 900 Lansing St. Everyone is welcome. More Info: call Nelda Swiere at 719-3992 or visit www.westorangechurch.

The Orange County Christian Writers Guild will meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:00-7:00 pm. Special speaker will be Dawn Burleigh, who has been in the newspaper business for 27 years. She is presently the editor for the Orange leader. The public is invited to come and support the group and this community leader.

Bethel Baptist to hold fundraiser

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Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange, will hold a BBQ fundraiser, Friday, Oct. 2, from 10:30 am-2 pm. Plates will include a sausage link or chipped beef with dessert for $8 each. Pick up or delivery is available. To place an order, contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

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 409-8998444, ext. 6441.

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

Orangefield UPC to hold Bible study on the end times 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 December 2. The community is invited to attend.

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

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2580 Texas Avenue Bridge City, TX 77611

Open 7 Days a Week 409•735•6667

First Baptist ChurCh OrangeField 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m.

Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

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

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

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

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gOOd shepherd lutheran ChurCh 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals

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.

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 936465-1203.

Peggy’s

Orange First Church of the Nazarene

on the Bayou Cajun Cafe

3810 MLK Drive, Orange

2682 E. Roundbunch Road

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.

Bridge City, TX Sunday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mon. -Thur. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Wesley United Methodist Church

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

WEDDINGS

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

Ordained officiate available for weddings & funeral services.

Traditional and non-traditional with reasonable rates.

www.orangewesley.org

trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange

Contact: David 409-651-1443

1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

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

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

EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

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

Living Word Church

Harvest Chapel

Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samuel

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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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Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study 5 p.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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ALL HOME REPAIRS REMODELING ADD-ONS

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409-749-4873 Licenses Customer: #25151 Master: # 14161 WeddinGs Ordained officiate

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Contact: David 409-651-1443

HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE 883-0205 735-5030

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$400 deposit $750 month

Large 3BR 2 BA trailer

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Little 1BR trailer

We pay utilities on this one! $400 $650 month

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(409)656-8826 land for sale

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weddings and funeral

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for rent on roundbunCh rd, bc, various sizes and prices, frontage available. Rear spaces cheaper. Perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. 409735-2030 (m&r)

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.

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repo tracts available. 2.4 acres and 2 acres in LcMISD,Mobile homes and livestock OK, water / sewer and electric is installed.

Owner financing available. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLc, 409)745-1115. (10/7)

home at 2506 n.

41st st. Orange (Pinehurst) 3/2/2 Older brick home with Living room, kitchen and den w/fireplace combo, Ranch room, wood and tile floors. .835 acres *NO Owner Finance 409-746-2953

10 acre tracts available in Mauriceville.

Wooded, secluded acreage with private drive off Hwy 12, mobiles and livestock OK. Owner financing available. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLc, 409)745-1115.

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homes for rent

homes for sale 840 norbert st, bC, in Dugas Add., 2 bedrm., completely updated inside, tile and wood laminate floors, granite counter tops, new cabinets, fenced back yard, screened patio, (409) 988-3930 or 722-2008. (10/7) home at 3705 West lark, Orange 2/1 with carport, cA/H, large fenced yard. $49,000 409-988-5196

4/2 W/ all applianCes, New House, cA/H, moderate income, must have 4 children to qualify,large yard, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R)

to see room between 10 am and 2 pm.

409-670-9272* Cemetery plots

lords supper addition of Hillcrest cemetery, 2 plots. Asking $2500.00 for both.

409-792-0011* applianCes 30 Gas dryers, $100 to $200, call Harry @ (409) 8864111. (tfn)

3/2/1 in bridGe City, cA/H, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R)

used applianCes starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-886-

rooms for rent

4111 (TFN)

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

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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

GaraGe sales saturday, 9/26 at 1029 Vincent (off hwy 408) in bridge City), 7:30 till noon, couch, Misc furniture, plus size clothes, jr size clothes, Coca Cola tins, shower Curtain, pictures, other Coca Cola items, crafting supplies, christmas decor, Throw pillows, Much More! saturday, 3845 ponderosa, Vidor (77662) off Hwy 105, 8 till 2. clothes, furniture. appliances, Much Much More! saturday, 6015 Queens Court, bC/ orG. (77630) in Regal Point off Hwy 1442, 7 till noon. cleaned out closets and attic, lots of good stuff and great deals!

adopt a pet, don’t shop for pets!

409-735-5305 or 409-886-7183

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con Mills, Owner 409-221-7978

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JEANS HEMMED Call 409-238-1230 WEDDINGS: Ordained officiate available for weddings and funeral services.

Traditional and nontraditional with reasonable rates.

Contact: David 409-651-1443

HelP WanTed drivers: Co&o\P’s Earn great money Running Dedicated!

Great Hometime and Benefits.

Monthly Bonuses. Drive Newer Equipment! 855582-2265. (9/16) 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.

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TO: Phillip Ray Murphy TO: The Unkown Heirs of Phillip Ray Murphy, Deceased Defendants, NOTICE

YOU HAvE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s First Amended Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. o the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of he citation the same being November 2, 2015.

Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk’s office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., or by mailing it to 801 W. Division Ave. Orange, TX 77630.

Said PLAINTIFF’S FIRST AMENDED ORIGINAL PETITION was filed and docketed in the Honorable 128th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District’s Clerk’s Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas on September 11th, 2015 in the following styled and numbered cause.

The suit request DEFENDANTS BE SERvED WITH CITATION BY PUBLICATION. CAUSE NO. A150109-C Kimberly Lozano vs. Phillip Ray Murphy and His Unknown Heirs The nature of this suit is a trespass to try title action requesting that Plaintiff be found to be the owner in fee simple absolute of the real estte and improvements theron, described on the basis of a lost deed from Phillip Ray Murphy and additionally on the basis of adverse possession. The property is decribed as Lot No. Twelve (12), Block No. Seven (7), of Bruner Addition, a subdivision in Orange County Texas, accordiing to the map or plat of record in volume Z, Page 376, Deed Records of Orange County, Texas.

The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: GEORGE B. BARRON BARRON LAW OFFICE, PLLC 108 NORTH 7TH STREET ORANGE, TEXAS 77630

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this September 16th, 2015.

By: Vickie Edgerly vICKIE EDGERLY,,District Clerk Orange County, Texas

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of JAMES ALLEN SARGENT II, DeceasedCause No. P17343 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on September 15, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of James Allen Sargent iI, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to the Application hould they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on September 15, 2015.

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Kevin Leboeuf Kevin Lebouef GRIef sUPPoRT GRoUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays / 7 pm and Wed. / 10 am at Good shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City.

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: 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273

NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On September 11, 2015, Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) filed an application for approval of a Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (TCRF) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission). The TCRF is requested in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Act Section 36.209 and Commission Rule 25.239. A TCRF allows a utility to recover its reasonable and necessary costs that have occurred since the end of the test year in the utility's last base rate case for transmission infrastructure improvement and changes in wholesale transmission charges to the electric utility under a tariff approved by a federal regulatory authority. ETI is seeking recovery of costs for transmission capital investments it incurred from April 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. ETI also seeks to recover approved transmission charges that are not otherwise being recovered through rates.

ETI’s proposed Rider TCRF is designed to result in an increase in revenues of $13,058,941 on an annual basis, which amounts to a 1.62% increase in ETI's annualized non-fuel revenue as approved in its most recently completed base rate case (Docket No. 41791), and a 0.95% increase in ETI’s overall annualized revenue including fuel costs as approved in Docket No. 41791.

The impact of the rate change on various customer classes will vary from the overall impact described in this notice.

ETI has requested that the Commission make this change effective 35 days after its application was filed. The proposed effective date is subject to suspension and extension by actions that may be taken by the Commission.

All customers in ETI's Texas retail rate classes are affected by this request.

ETI also requests that the Commission or assigned administrative law judge issue an order establishing a temporary TCRF rate of zero for each affected rate class effective 120 days after the filing of this Application. The rate ultimately established in the Commission’s final order in this proceeding would then be made effective back to the date that the temporary rate was established and would then be subject to true-up to the extent the TCRF established pursuant to the final order in this docket differs from that temporary TCRF rate.

Persons with questions or who want more information on this filing may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2015 TCRF Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-800-368-3749 (once you hear: “Welcome to Entergy” select 1, then 5, then 6, then 2, then 2) during normal business hours. A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed above.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 45084 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon this proceeding should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is 45 days after the date the application was filed with the Commission. All communications should refer to Docket No. 45084.

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