Countyrecord issue101415 by The Record

Published for Orange Countians by Orange Countians

County Record

TheRecordLive.com

Vol. 57 No. 24

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Ambulance company permit denied October marks breast cancer awareness month David Ball

For The Record

Janelle Cockran: no pity party needed

An ambulance company’s application for a permit to operate in the city of Orange was a no-go at the regular meeting of the Orange City Council on the morning of October 13. An application from Acute Medical Services LLC for a permit for emergency and nonemergency ambulance service in the city of Orange was denied. Prior to the vote there was a public hearing on the issue. Acadian Ambulance has had an exclusive agreement with the city via ordinance

since 2006 as the sole ambulance provider in the city. Jody Means with Acute said he grew up in Orange and graduated from OUBRE West OrangeStark High School. After learning EMS management, Means said he wanted to return home. He added he worked at the largest and busiest EMS, the Harris County Emergency Services District #1. He said he learned Acute was denied a permit through a

memorandum from David Frenzel, Orange fire chief who serves as a liaison with ambulance companies and the city. Means said he was not asked for Acute’s input and the reason for denial are “not valid.” He then made his case, point by point, to Frenzel’s reasons for denial. Means said Acadian has a history of non-responses while Acute has made thousands of 9-1-1 calls, particularly in Harris County. They also serve as a backup for the city of Beaumont. He said Acute’s dispatchers are all certified and not limited

to one location, particularly if a natural disaster strikes on the Gulf Coast. The company’s software allows dispatchers movement and relocation. Calls can be routed to central dispatch. All EMTs are licensed to work in the state of Texas. Rotor wing ambulances are available through PHI and Hermann LIfe Fllght. Means said Acadian does not provide rotor wing ambulances for Orange. Acute has adequate ambulance units in Orange and the surrounding cities. Three cur-

ORANGE Page 2A

R&B personnel to get overtime pay David Ball

For The Record

Janelle Cochran was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She takes a daily pill and will continue to do so until she reaches five years of being cancer-free which she fully expects to achieve. She says she is not a cancer survivor until 2017 and will then be “home free.” RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber

Debby Schamber For The Record

ctober 1 kicks off breast cancer awareness month. The color pink is seen everywhere from banners to sports teams in an effort to show their support and raise awareness. Nobody ever expects to get breast cancer, but in 2015 an estimated 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 60,290 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer. In addition, there will be about 2,350 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in men. About 40,290 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2015 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1989. Women under 50 have experienced larger decreases. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness But, first there must be a better understanding of breast cancer. The term “breast cancer” refers to a malignant tumor which has developed from cells in the breast. Usually breast cancer either begins in the cells of the lobules or the ducts. Less commonly, breast cancer can begin in the stromal tissues, which include the fatty and fibrous connective tissues of the breast, according to breastcancer.org. Over time, cancer cells can invade nearby healthy breast tissue and make their way into the underarm lymph nodes. If cancer cells get into the lymph nodes, they then have a pathway into other parts of the body. Breast cancer is always caused by a genetic abnormality. However, only five to 10 percent of cancers are due to an abnormality inherited from your mother or father. Instead, 85 percent to 90 percent of breast cancers are due to genetic abnormalities that happen as a result of the aging process and the “wear and tear” of life in general, according to breastcancer.org. About one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Janelle CoJANELLE COCKRAN STORY Page 3A

Some Road and Bridge Department personnel will receive some overtime pay as it was approved at the meeting of the Orange County Commissioners Court on the afternoon of October 13. Clark Slacum, county engineer, requested the increase to the department’s budget line item for overtime due to them operating the East Roundbunch swing bridge. Vessels frequently require the opening of the bridge outside normal working hours and on weekends. Road and Bridge personnel also respond to callouts after hours from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to clear the roadways of trees and other debris. During the summer, the crew can work more effectively by utilizing 10 hour days on road construction. The request was to consider increasing the overtime amount by $20,000. Slacum said the bridge was opened 300 times last year with 100 openings done after hours. Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, asked if the state maintained the bridge. Slacum answered no that it was a county operation. Commissioners approved promoting a part-time employee to full-time to fill a Clerk II position in the Records Management Department and waiving the six-week waiting period. The position became vacant on October 2. Also approved was hiring a part-time position in the department. Regina Cameron, Records Management Director, the Clerk II is very much in need and the department was “tremendously backed-up.” Cameron also revealed there’s an occasional water leak in her building when it rains. John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said that could create mildew in the records and she needed to contact maintenance about the problem. David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner, said a full-time position and and part-time position are already budgeted and the item should be approved. The vote was 4 to 1 with Crump voting no. Denisha Lowe, assistant department head of the Collections Department was moved to Department Head.

County Judge Brint Carlton said the Collections Department is expanding and another position was being added. SLACUM There is a $10,000 difference in pay between the assistant department head and the department head. The exit inventory for outgoing Human Resource Director Minnie Hightower was completed on October 12. Her last day is on October 15. Slacum requested funds out of contingency capital outlay to purchase a chip spreader which was approved. Two quotes were received with the cheaper model costing $152,000 and the costlier model $173,000. Slacum was told by contractors he should go with the pricier machine, the Etnyre, because it’s more reliable.

COUNTY Page 2A

Pierce and Holland crowned LCM Homecoming Royalty Little Cypress-Mauriceville seniors, Sydney Pierce and Jeffrey Holland were named Homecoming Queen and King during pregame ceremonies on Friday night. Sydney is the daughter of Leslie and Jason Pierce and Jeffrey is the son of Vicky and Jeff Holland. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

One of the oldest churches in Orange celebrates anniversary David Ball

For The Record

Dr. Andrew Pate has been senior pastor of First Christian Church of Orange since 1985. In that time one word stand out to him, the church’s resiliency. Due to that resiliency the church is celebrating 130 years and counting this month. “A biblical word come immediately to mind--steadfastness, the capacity to remain firm in the faith through all the uncertainties or rapid change and unexpected challenges: specifically in recent years, standing firm amid the consequences of two major hurricanes and a Great Recession, not to mention having to deal with the sometimes unpredictable daily variances in behavior among the persons involved,” Pate wrote. Pate wrote in his 30 years members of the church have faithfully supported--spiritually and materially--four senior pastors, two associate pastors, and three youth directors. In

The first church building for the First Christian Church of Orange in 1895 at the corner of Main and Ninth Streets in Orange. The church is celebrating its 130th anniversary this month.

addition, they supported several interim pastors in transition between pastors, plus other staff persons who served specialized ministries. The church has a long and illustrious history: When the Rev. D. A. Leak got together with 10 residents of Orange in 1885 to found the church, he was ministering to a

small, but obviously dedicate group. They had to be committed, otherwise, why would several of them have been baptized in the Sabine River, and possibly on a breezy Sunday in November or December? Properly baptized, in the Disciples manner, these found-

FIRST CHRISTAN Page 2A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Orange Council rent units are based in Beaumont and nine additional units are available. He said the company has three times the insurance coverage needed by the state and they can increase limits. Means said customers completed a brief survey on Acadian Ambulance and said they have late response times, even near their office in Orange. He completed his comments by saying the city’s ordinance is a monopoly. John Hossom, legal counsel for Acute, said they had to complete an open records request to obtain Frenzel’s memorandum and received it late last week. Hossom said the issues were never addressed with Acute and that they provide high quality and a high level of service. “The ordinance limits competition,” he said. “In 2006 the city gave an exclusive license to Acadian. It was designed to limit competition and direct business toward Acadian. Acute Medical Services can match Acadian’s services.” Hossom next spoke on Acadian’s late response time and the public’s need in Orange for qualified ambulance care. With Acadian being the sole provider in the city, Hossom believes Acadian has not motivation to improve service.

From Page 1

“We succeed through competition. If they do not improve, it may be adverse to them and it’s not the responsibility of the city council,” he said. Hossom admitted Acute made one glitch in the application process on the insurance coverage when they exceed state requirements. He asked the council if they could postpone the vote until next week and Acute will have their insurance in place. Brandon Hebert, director of operations for Acadian spoke next. He said he has been director for 16 years and the company has been around since 1971. The company serves as the primary, backup and rollover service in Texas and Louisiana. Hebert said his company has met and exceeded response time criteria for the health and safety of Orange County citizens. They are one in seven to be Commission of Accreditation of Ambulance Services in Texas. They are employeeowned which means they are motivated to excel. Their dispatchers are EMT certified and they have redundancy communication centers. Acadian has critical care capabilities and a full-time medical director, Dr. Beeson who is also an EMT. Hebert said their personnel

First Christian Church ing members became city migrants for worship and bible study, moving from place to place, including the county court house, for almost a decade before their church was formally organized in 1894 under the leadership of the Rev. J.C. Mason. So fortified, they benefited greatly from a revival led by the Rev. J.C. and Mrs. A.J. Bush that same year. (The Rev. Bush was the first superintendent of the Juliet Fowler Home in Dallas.) by 1895 the church had grown and was prospering enough to erect a modest frame building on the corner of Main and Ninth. The church gathered steam and then added a parsonage in 1919 at the rear of the main building. Three years later, the main building was renovated and its front entrance altered so as to open to the north. Shortly thereafter, a bell and the first organ were donated. The Main and Ninth location was the church’s site for 59 years until 1954 when a new sanctuary was erected on its present site at Ninth and Cypress. An adjoining two-story educational wing was added in 1960, and the Keown Fellowship Hall in 1974. Destroyed by fire in 1981, Keown Hall was rebuilt and rededicated that same year. In 2006 Pate stated the beautiful murals, featuring biblical scenes from the Old and New

Banken asked if it would be a 10 to 15 years investment for the machine on the county’s part. He was answered yes. He then asked Assistant County Attorney Douglas Manning if the county could go with the pricier machine or do they have to go with the cheaper one. Manning said they could go with the lowest and the best bid. Road and Bridge currently

The Record Newspapers Your Best Buy In Orange County Advertising 886-7183

gency services. OCS was the provider in the city during the 1980s until they ceased operations in 2006 because they couldn’t compete against private company providers. Acadian was awarded as sole provider that year and has done so but for a brief time following Hurricane Ike when other providers assisted in the city. Other companies have periodically challenged the city over Acadian’s sole provider status and those companies eventually went away. Acadian has met response times for the city’s monthly compliance report, according to Frenzel. Acute is deficient in several areas related to the ordinance and “the burden of proof is on the applicant.” In other city business, resolutions were approved for the public works department to purchase three utility trucks through Buy Board for $74,722; a contract was awarded to Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. through Buy Board for $163,950 for a new street sweeper; a contract to PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. through Buy Board for $41,024 for a new playground located at Sunset Park; and a contract to Beaumont Tractor for $33,783 for a new Kubota Mini-Trac.

From Page 1

Testaments, were painted on the second floor of the educational wing. This remarkable project was completed under the leadership of local artist and church members, Tom Windham, Jeanette Evans, and Ginger Tubbleville. “The several building programs mentioned above are themselves testimony to the ongoing commitments of the members of First Christian,” Pate wrote. “But it has been the people, not the buildings, that have made those commitments so real and so important for so many.” Another impressive quality hat has magnified the congregation’s characteristic steadfastness has been the good humor frequently shared among the members, Pate believes. “It was with great delight that members who’ve been around a while talk of the uplifting spirits of their fellow Disciples--like when they make fond comments about the affirming spirit of one associate pastor or about the never-fail ability of long-tme member Pleas Evans to come up with a good story for every occasion,” he wrote. “And what a delight was Etta Mae Craft, the centenarian (104) we joyfully memorialized in 2010. “Those who know the story have to smile when they enter the sanctuary and behold the impressive Jesus picture. George Craft was evidently

County business

do a lot of community service at no charge to the city of Orange because they are the sole provider. He said their business has tapered off somewhat since Baptist Orange Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur not being inpatient facilities, but the remain committed even if their profitability decreases. “We’re seeing the big picture at all times,” he said. Hebert said when ambulance services are shared together in markets, there can be a problem with the rotation because that company’s unit that’s up may not necessarily be the closest to the emergency area. Hebert said Acute has a relationship with Neighbor’s Emergency Center in Orange. On response times, he explained non-emergency calls may sometimes be a little longer and some emergency calls take longer because the unit is not near the emergency area. “We provide consistent, quality care. That’s our incentive there,” Hebert said. “Look at what we provide. We have 700 to 900 emergency calls a day and 70 to 90 calls a day in Southeast Texas.” Frenzel then addressed the city council. He said by state and local law the city has the right to create an ordinance regulating emer-

caught by surprise over the gift as anyone in the church other than his wife, who announced the gift to the congregation without having told him.” He added the first call to the church following both Hurricanes Rita and Ike was from Etta Mae Craft to know if the picture was damaged. Pate wrote of Hortense Lucas, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 102, brought her good humor and presence to her 100th birthday party celebrated by the church in 2009, a party delayed due to the damages the church suffered from Hurricane Ike. Similar comments can be made about other church members: “Take as two prime examples: the husband and wife who gave the bell and first organ to the church--Captain and Rs. I.H. Betis--they had to be exceptionally interesting people. For when you read that a steamboat captain purchased a church bell on one of his last trips to St. Louis, you can pretty well assume that his wife was involved and that his boat trip had both a commercial and a church purpose,” he wrote. Pate stated that locally, the church continues to support, among other community service organizations: Habitat for Humanity, the Gideons, Friends Helping Friends, and Orange Christian Services. “By far the most memorable

event in my brief ministry has been the surging of Hurricane Ike through downtown Orange and the ground floors of the church early on the morning of September 13, 2008,” Pate wrote. “The congregation’s response was magnificent. Although in some areas 16-18 inches of onrushing sea water had surged through the ground floors damaging everything on, beside, and beneath them, not a Sunday service was missed. Keown Fellowship Hall became the place for Sunday morning worship.” Pate stated it was those six months he saw first-hand the steadfast strength of a Christempowered church manifesting itself most boldly. It was also those six months he caught a glimpse of the church’s vision of the future. He shared five key driving forces in that vision as he has perceived them now in October 2015: 1. A strong and viable youth ministry 2. A strong pulpit voice 3. An outstanding musical program 4. Extending service to the needy in the community and throughout the world 5. The church aims to be a congregation in which everyone who enters into its sanctuary, rooms, and hallways, feels warmly welcomed and eternally embraced by our One Lord Jesus Christ.

machine, refurbish it, and make it a back-up to the new Etnyre. The 30-year old machine will be scrapped. Lastly, Attorney Alan Sanders requested the court issue a resolution to vacate, abandon, cancel and nullify the dormant subdivision called Howth Wilder Industrial Tracts. As of the date of this resolution, no lots, tracts or parcels have ever been sold or conveyed out of

this subdivision after its official creation on June 26, 1971. Sanders said the subdivision is also known as Humble Island, or Humble Peninsula, under the Rainbow Bridge. The development plans did not happen and he was asking the subdivision be revoked and put off the books. Manning said when it comes to real estate, “Alan is known as the lawyer’s lawyer.”

From Page 1

has a chip spreader that’s 13 years old and one that is 30 years old. Crump asked Slacum if the 13 year old machine would make it another year. He answered no because it has already experienced several break-downs and needs special parts. Crump added the department could wait ordering it until February. Plans are to hang on to this

Diabolical

Mysterious

Weird

Lurking in Orange, Texas

Oct. 3, 2015 through Jan. 2, 2016 starkmuseum.org

Wicked Plants: The Exhibit is funded by the North Carolina Arboretum Society and the Creel-Harison Foundation. Stark Museum of Art is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. ©2015 All Rights Reserved.

October marks breast cancer awareness month

Janelle Cockran story From Page 1

chran, of Orange, was one of those women. Like her mother, she had cancer too. However, she says it was not the type you receive genetically, but because of their age. Cochran was diagnosed in 2012. She takes a daily pill and will continue to do so until she reaches five years of being cancer-free. She says she is not a cancer survivor until 2017. “Then I am home free,” she said. “I fully exCOCKRAN pect to make it too.” Even after she reaches five years of being cancer-free she will continue to undergo an annual exam. Cochran does not want women to be fearful of getting a mammogram. Even after a woman receives a diagnosis of breast cancer, Cochran said it should not be all “doom and gloom” and certainly no “pity party” is necessary. “I don’t want people to be scared of getting a mammogram. It’s just another bump in the road,” Cochran said. “The diagnosis is not the end, it’s the beginning.” Initially, breast cancer may not cause any symptoms. A lump may be too small to feel or cause any unusual changes. Often, an abnormal area turns up on a screening mammogram, which leads to further testing. In some cases, however, the first sign of breast cancer is a new lump or mass in the breast the woman or their doctor can feel. A lump that is painless, hard, and has uneven edges is more likely to be cancer. But, sometimes cancers can be tender, soft, and rounded. According to the American Cancer Society, some of the unusual changes in the breast which can be a symptom of breast cancer include swelling of all or part of the breast, skin irritation or dimpling, breast pain,nipple pain or the nipple turning inward, redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin, a nipple discharge other than breast milk or a lump in the underarm area. These changes also can be signs of less serious conditions that are not cancerous, such as an infection or a cyst. It’s important to get any breast changes checked out promptly by a doctor. The Gift of Life, Breast Health Program, offers more than 2,200 free breast cancer screenings for medically underserved women each year. In addition, since the program began, more than 27,500 free breast cancer screenings have been provided for medically underserved women. Plus, since the inception of the program, 183 women have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Women may be eligible for a free mammogram if they live in Orange, Newton, Tyler, Chambers, Hardin, Jasper and Jefferson Counties. Other qualifications may be if they do not have private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare. They may also be eligible if they have a high medical insurance deductible. Women must be at least 40 years of age with an exception of a woman at age 35 receiving a first mammogram if there is a history of breast cancer in her family. For more information contact the Gift of Life 24-hour Hotline at 409-860-3369. “If you catch it early, you still have a chance,” Cochran said.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, Ocotber 14, 2015

Legislation and study aimed at fish length limits David Ball

For The Record

Some BASS-related news was also made at the announcement at the Yellowfin Redfish Elite Tournament on September 22 coming to Orange. John Gothia, organizer for this tournament and also the BASSmaster Elite Tournament held in Orange in 2013 and 2015, said they were working on lowering from the state required 14-inch limit for bass to a 12-inch limit to increase competition. The brackish water in Southeast Texas can be a factor in catching largemouth bass. Todd Driscoll, Jasper-based district fisheries biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s inland fisheries division recently did an interview with the Houston Chronicle on the same subject, in particular Southeast Texas fisheries. “Those coastal bass fisheries those in the lower parts of rivers where they’re subject to influences of salinity and other factors - are characterized by slow growth and high annual mortal-

ity,” said Todd Driscoll, Jasperbased district fisheries biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s inland fisheries diviPHELAN sion. “It’s a harsh environment for bass. The fishery can be healthy - you can see good abundance of fish. But that environment means they grow a lot slower than bass in other environments, and survival is a lot lower. It’s relatively rare for a bass to grow to 14 inches in those fisheries.” Likewise, this past legislative session State Rep. Dade Phelan filed HB 1979, which would have reduced the minimum length for largemouth bass from 14 inches to 12 inches for high school and college fishing tournaments. Through negotiations with Texas Parks and Wildlife, Phelan agreed to allow the state to thoroughly research the waters of the lower Sabine and Neches rivers and the Taylor/Big Hill/Hille-

brrandt Bayou system. “The department did a tremendous job gathering data this summer and the numbers reflect what many in Southeast Texas already knew- the brackish coastal waters of Southeast Texas provide a harsh environment for largemouth bass,” Phelan wrote in a press release. TPWD is now conducting an online survey to gather angler input regarding lowering the 14inch slot limit to 12 inches or possibly eliminating it altogether. The new rule will apply to all anglers not just high school or college fishing tournaments participants. Phelan urges bass fishermen in Southeast Texas to complete this survey. It will only take a minute but would help the state understand the opinion of local anglers, he stated. The address is http://tinyurl. com/bayousurvey. The project focused on the bass fisheries in the lower Sabine and Neches rivers and the Taylor/Big Hill/Hillebrandt Bayou system and was triggered in large

part by increasing focus on these waters by bass fishing tournaments. Those tournaments, including two BASSmaster Elite Series professional tournaments based on the Sabine River in Orange and several tournaments by high school and college bass tournament groups, found the bass fishing to be good but frustrating. Anglers catch good numbers of largemouths, but few meet the 14-inch minimum required to retain the fish for weighing and live release. That lack of keeper bass makes it tough to attract bass tournaments and the economic boost they bring with them. Phelan’s legislation exemption would have applied only to tournaments in Chambers, Jefferson, Galveston, Liberty, Hardin, Newton and Orange counties. The bill did not pass, but it helped push TPWD to look at the bass fisheries in the southeast corner of the state with an eye toward, perhaps, considering altering the minimum length requirement if the biology justified it.

The Record Newspapers of Orange County, Texas The Record Newspapers- The County Record and the Penny Record- are published on Wednesday of each week and distributed free throughout greater Orange County, Texas. The publications feature community news, local sports, commentary and much more. Readers may also read each issue of our papers from our web site TheRecordLive.Com.

News Tips and Photos 886-7183 or 735-7183 E-mail: news@therecordlive.com

County Record: 320 Henrietta St., Orange, Texas 77630 Penny Record: 333 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611 Offices Closed On Wednesday. Didn’t Get Your Paper? Call 735-5305.

TheRecordLive.com

Round The Clock Hometown News

• The Record • Week of Wednesday,October 14, 2015

transportation funding in Texas history without issuing debt.” TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005

From The Creaux’s Nest LIFE AIN’T SO BAD There is a lot going on the rest of the week. Bridge City and West Orange-Stark both play their homecoming games. At B.C., the 1965 Cinderella team will be honored on the 50th anniversary of playing in the state championship game. They lost but were the first Orange County team to play for the state championship. The following year, they became the first Orange County team to win a state championship. In his “Down Life’s Highway” column, Roy writes about that time and how it affected a small Texas town. Since then WO-S has appeared in and won several state championship games. Bridge City however, was the first.*****Also going on this weekend is a big Cajun dance at the V.F.W. Hall to be held Saturday. A lot of music, food, fun and dancing with a Cajun girl. Come pass a good time.*****Bridge City‘s Matt Bryant and the 5-0 Atlanta Falcons come to the Superdome. It looks like another loss for the Saints.*****I’ve about gave up on all my college and pro football teams. I have a very long way to go. Hop on board and come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm. DEMOCRATS HOLD FIRST DEBATE The debate in Las Vegas Tuesday night will occur after my deadline so all I can do is speculate. The two-hour live debate, on CNN, hosted by Anderson Cooper, features former first lady and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, Vermont U.S. senator Bernie Sanders, her closest rival in the polls, former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley, former Virginia senator Jim Webb and former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee. All of these candidates are very knowledgeable, with vast experience in government, a far cry from the front runners in the Republican Primary. Hillary walks a tight rope as she moves herself to the left in order to appeal to undecideds that are not firmly in Sen. Bernie Sander’s camp. She must be careful not to swing too far from the center because that is where she will need to be in the General Election. She will also try to distance herself from the Obama Administration to give herself room to take on V.P. Joe Biden if he enters the race. Sanders has the most to gain. He’s not a nationally know candidate and is an admitted Socialist who would have a hard time in the General Election but he comes across as very likable. Clinton and Sanders won’t stray into personal attacks, however O’Malley, Webb and Chafee will have to get personal to draw contrasts with Clinton. This is the last big chance for O’Malley to come up in the polls. I suspect nothing will change much Tuesday evening. When the smoke clears, Hillary will still poll 70 percent among Democrats and Sanders won’t have hurt himself. The other three contenders will make little headway. O’Malley maybe. All they wait for is to see if Biden enters the race. I believe it would be a mistake. I just don’t believe he can win despite being very qualified. He comes off as the uncle who is the clown at the family gatherings. As far the debate, it tends to favor interaction and candidates quick on their toes, who can give precise responses. The pundits will say who they think won but voters may see it differently. If you happen to be for a certain candidate, you will see them as winning and the game goes on. SEN. NICHOLS RUSHES PROPOSITION SEVEN IN NOVEMBER ELECTION State Senator Robert Nichols, from Jacksonville, who represents Orange County, has been touring the district pushing his bill, SJR Proposition 7, on the Nov. 3 ballot. The bill proposes an amendment to the state constitution to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund. Under current law, those funds are deposited to the general revenue fund. The amendment would dedicate $2.5 billion from the sales and use tax annually to the state highway fund starting Sept. 1, 2017 and expire Sept. 1, 2032. Beginning Sept. 2019, 3.5 percent of revenue from the sales and use tax on motor vehicles exceeding $5 billion would be dedicated to the highway fund annually. The new revenue according to Sen. Nichols would be used only to construct, maintain or acquire right of way for public roadways. Not toll roadways. The population of Texas is growing at almost 1,000 new Texans per day. All These people need safe roads and bridges to drive on. Proposition 7, would present a politically viable means to secure a portion of the funding Texas needs. Sen. Nichols, who introduced the bill, says “Proposition 7 is a sustainable funding solution to our highway infrastructure need that does not increase taxes and dedicates existing tax revenue towards transportation projects.” Nichol’s and his side-kick, administration assistant J.D. Hale will continue to travel the district and should be back in Orange County again before the Nov. 3 election in order to push a good turnout for his bill. The Senator said, “If passed

Three weeks have gone by since hurricane Rita hit Orange County. Hurricane Rita has fooled nature, it believes its spring. The fig trees that should be bare of leaves are loaded with small figs. Spring flowers are starting to bud. The ‘Hurricane Lilies’ are in full bloom. Orange County is way ahead of the other eight counties in the clean up effort. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux used money from the six-million dollar reserves and immediately started the restoration. Some of the other counties, without the money reserves, have had to wait on government money. Roads in the county have been cleared and are all passable. The county still has a burn ban in effect as debris is still everywhere. In Bridge City, near Roundbunch Rd., at Texas Ave., everywhere you look, in every direction, is destruction and rubbish. Dr. Mark Messer’s place and the building that once was the old post office lost all roofing. At the end of the cleaned road, Bland Extension is a foot high pile of tin rubbish. The Bridge City-Orangefield game scheduled for Oct. 18, will be played in Bridge City at 4 p.m. Since no stadiums have lights most games for the next few weeks will be played in daylight hours.***In the City of Pinehurst, city hall is operating on generators. A full staff, including police, fire and utilities have been at city hall since Rita. Mayor Jerry Hussey reported all roads passable. Water and sewer are also being powered by generators. Orange County Sheriff Mike White, just prior to the landing of Rita, released minor, non-violent prisoners with instructions to contact authorities to settle their cases. The move helped save some of the cost of housing and feeding. The jail suffered significant damage in the storm, including damage to the roof and air conditioning units. Orange County has piles of logs, tree limbs, shingles, garbage and corrugated steel. Life has changed since Rita. Some people are homeless but thankfully schools and some businesses are opening. Electricity, as of Oct. 14, is almost all restored. The courthouse is set to open next week. Chuck Frazier, the Emergency Management coordinator says he has made arrangements with the Newton County judge to allow North Orange County residents to get ice and water from a Deweyville POD site. The annual Orange Lions Carnival, due to open the weekend Rita came, sustained significant damage to its rides and Lion members are working to clean the area and remove and repair rides. Mathews Jewelry suffered a total loss. Owner Stan Mathews has reported that he has begun rebuilding on Strickland Drive, next to Crazy Jose’s. Betty and Corky Harmon reported three large pine trees fell through their home. That was typical of many homes in the area that were destroyed. Nearly four weeks after Rita destruction is still everywhere. Chain saws and hammers can be heard from all directions during daylight hours. A FEW HAPPENINGS The Astros and Rangers blew a chance to wrap it up in four games. Now we have to hope at least one team will move on. I would like for it to be the Astros. Collin Gros, of Bridge City, was at the Astro-Kansas City game Sunday that Houston won. He got to see a first. A ball hit the roof and came down fair. Biggio said that had never happened before. He should know. I wonder when the ball came down if it had been caught would it have been an out.*****Boss Day is Friday. Like Columbus Day I wonder why? At least on Boss Day some good could come from it.*****We were sorry to hear about our friend Donald Wayne Cole,who has been diagnosed with melanoma cancer. The Bridge City Fire Department will have a fund raiser at Bridge City Wal-Mart Saturday. Our prayers are with this good man.***** Our buddy at Dupuis, Earl Duhon, has been given the green light. He is now cancer free. Just a couple more procedures and he’s done. He said all the prayers did it and for that he is very thankful.*****Anheuser Busch and Miller reach a tentative agreement on merger. A cash deal of $64 million that will bring some of the world’s most popular beers under one roof.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day: On Oct. 14, our good friend since 1965, Harry Stephens, who opened Harry’s Appliance over 50 years ago and still in operation, celebrates his birthday. Also celebrating are Kim and Lon Hubbard’s lovely daughter Olivia. They are joined by R&B singer Usher, 36, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, 75 and James Bond actor Roger Moore, 87.*****On Oct. 15, Orange County’s longest serving county judge, Carl Thibodeaux, reaches a milestone. Also celebrating are Sonny Childs, Becky LaFleur, Jennifer Peveto, Kory Freeman, Derek Borel and Allison LeBlanc. They join celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, 55, Michael’s brother, Tito Jackson, 61, and royalty Sarah Ferguson, 55.*****Oct. 16, finds Barbara Harmon, Tommy’s longtime bride, celebrating. Also Wayne Mulhollan, Barbara’s longtime husband, Channing Larkin and Brad Brown. Celebrities joining them on this day are actresses Angela Lansbury, 89 and Suzanne Somers, 68.*****On Oct. 17, Judge Jimmy Scales, who has the pleasure or the burden of being married to Donna for many years, celebrates. He is joined by a bunch of other great folks. John’s lovely wife Linda Heard and our longtime friend Sue Collins, Dr. Wesley Palmer, Coach Bob Puntes and BCISD employee Cheryl Royal, Bobby and Sherry’s lovely daughter Rachel Tisdale and Johnny Dubose. They join country singer Alan Jackson, 56 and actress Margot Kidder, 66.*****On Oct. 18, Penny Becker, Tom Taliaferro, Bill Andes and Emily Hughes all celebrate. Also celebrating on this day are singer Chuck Berry, 88 and NFL coach Mike Ditka, 75.*****On Oct. 19, Phillip Todora, who is fortunate enough to be married to Janice has another birthday. Also our friend John and Joyce’s daughter Judge Joy Dubose Simonton celebrates. They are joined by boxers Floyd Mayweather, Sr. 62, and Evander Holyfield, 52.*****On Oct. 20, Jason Yeamon, Kim Ezell, Jeanne Mullins and Jenne Mullins all celebrate. Celebrities joining them are rapper Snoop Dogg, 43, singer Tom Petty, 64. Happy Birthday to all.*****Playboy will drop naked women from their magazine. Hugh Hefner, 89, still editor-in-chief, said it’s okay by him. The internet fills the demand. Now you’re just one click away from every sex act imaginable for free so it’s just pass’ today All us guys only read

ago, after Rita, everyone was uplifted when the Houston Astro beat the St. Louis Cards 5-1 and were headed to the World Serie to be played against the Chicago White Sox. Margie Stepen still remembers that night. She woke Harry up to tell him th news. Can history repeat itself?*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and at Luigi’s next week Everyone always welcome. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

John Heyduck, Eloise Stewart, Martha Kile, Ronn Arnold, Stacy Rhodes, Trey Miller, Dillon Crabtree, Eunic Barrett, Jerry Evans, Olivia Hubbard, Shirley Hudson Becky Lafleur, Jennifer Peveto, C.J. Benoit, Sonny Childs Sue Freeman, Kory Freeman, Suzanne Miller, Allison LeBlanc, Derek Borel, Eleanor Dahl, Morgan Lamb Nancy Newton, Wayne Mulhollan, Barbara Harmon, Brad Brown, Christopher Brown, Edneshia Johnson, Channin Larkin, Gene McKinley, Linda Heard, Glinda Gomez, Pam Bowman, David Sargent, Harry Stephens, James Brown Jeff Braus, Johnny Dubose, Linda Nicks, Rachel Tisdale Sue Collins, Wesley Palmer, Bebe Ricks, Bob Puntes, Chery Royal, Evelyn Nobles, Lynn Bates, Mary Everett, Mar Kendrick, Penny Becker, Tom Taliaferro, Bill Andes, Din Defrates, Emily Hughes, Frank Fraccastoro, Griffin Lemley Julie Prosperie, Phillip Todora, Kristin Bertles, Madelin Kirby, Blake Hunt, Joy Simonton, Kyle Johnston, Leon Simmons, Mozelle Francois, Mary Nixon, Beth Baas, Rodne Cartwright, Ashley Sanchez, Jason Yeaman, Jeanne Mullins Jenne Mullins and Kim Ezell. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK

Tree couples, an elderly couple, Joe and Clotile Broussard a middle-age couple, Paul and Inez Comeaux and a young newlywed couple, John and Marie Badeaux all wanted t join da new church dat was a little different. Da pastor, Rev Calvin Gaspard, said, “We have special requirements us fo new parishioners. You must first abstain from having sex for tw whole weeks.” All da couples, dem, said. “We can do dat us.” In a couple of weeks da couples come back to see Rev Gaspard. Da Rev. him, he ask da Broussards bout no sex. Ol man Broussard replies, “No problem at all pastor.” Brother Gaspard say, “Congratulations, welcome to da church. Den he ask da middle-age couple. Paul Comeaux answer, “D first week was not too bad. I had to sleep on da couch da secon week but we made it.” Brother Gaspard welcome dem into da church. Da pastor axe da newlywed couple if dey had abstained Badeaux him, fumbled around awhile and said, “No pastor, w did not us.” “What happened?” axe da pastor. “Well, it’s like dis,” replied Badeaux. “Marie her, was reachin for a can of paint on da top shelf and dropped it. Wen she ben over to pick it up, I was overcome wit lust me and took advantag of her rat dere.” Pastor Gaspard say, “Paul, you and Marie understand because you didn’t abstain you will not be welcomed in ou church.” “We know,” said Badeaux. “Me and Marie are not welcome a Home Depot anymore eater..”

C’EST TOUT Congress should disband the Benghazi inquest. The congres has spent $4.6 million so far, on seven different hearing, o Benghazi and Sec. Hillary Clinton has been exonerated in eac one. Now another hearing is scheduled for Oct. 22 . In May 2014, Republicans set up a full blown house select committe on Benghazi with the partisan goal of going after the othe party’s leading presidential candidate. That was underscore when House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy boasted o Hannity’s Fox News show that the inquest had driven dow Clinton’s poll numbers. He was telling the truth, and he couldn’ run away from his remarks that drove him away from seeking th speaker-ship position, to replace John Boehner. Now a whistl blower has confirmed the planned witch hunt to destroy Hillary The congress will try to save face. They will come up with som claims, even if they are not significant, they will make them sound serious. The Talking Heads will jump on the band wago and repeat the talking points over and over What the congres should do is fold the Benghazi committee, claim they won declare victory, because they accomplished what they set out t do, destroy Hillary‘s image in the eyes of many voters. She cam from one of the world’s most respected women to now havin only 38 percent of voters believing she is truthful. That is onl three points ahead of Donald Trump. Seven committees hav debunked conspiracy theories. It’s time to wrap this injustice up They have done all the damage to Hillary that can be done. Now that we know the investigation is a sham, it is as likely to reflec poorly on the accusers. What’s more. such an obviously partisa use of congress’ role as overseer is sure to undermine futur investigations. Three weeks ago, I said the Republican Part was unraveling. The week after Speaker Boehner walked out o Dodge saying enough already. They are so in disarray that the can’t elect a speaker. The national polls show the Republica congress, with a 16 percent approval rating. Disapproval is 8 percent. It’s time for them to quit playing political games an start governing.*****Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless.

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Deaths and Memorials

Chad Shields Orange Chad Eugene Shields, 41, lover of life, music and family passed away Oct. 9, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., ursday, Oct. 15, at Calvary Apostolic Church in Starks. Cremation will follow under the direction Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Bloomington, IN, Nov. 8, 1973, he was the son of Timothy Eugene Shields and Sheryl Melissa Shields. He worked for Inland Boat Works as a welder. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and is survived by his parents; wife, Malinda Gray Vail Shields of Orange and his children, Eric Eugene Shields and Hannah Nicole Shields both of Bridge City. He is also survived by his brothers, Timothy Shields and Blaine Shields; step daughter, Cynthia Vail Castro and husband, Adrian of Austin, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nancy Doyle Colmesneil Nancy Elizabeth Mahaffey Doyle, 63, a resident of Colmesneil, passed away Oct. 11, at Harbor Hospice, B eaumont . Nancy was a l o v i n g mother, g r a n d mother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Dave Mahaffey and Loubelle Mahaffey She is survived by her companion, Ken Raimer; son, Richard Wayne Rainwater, Jr. And wife, Beverly of Singer, La. and daughter, Lisa Rainwater Berzas and husband Ricky of Comanche, OK; along with five grandchildren, Brooke Grove and husband, Reese of DeQuincy, La; Colten Rainwater and wife, Laura of Ragley, La; Corey Berzas of Comanche; Justin Berzas and wife, Bethany of Sulphur, La. and Kourtney Berzas of DeQuincy and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Nelda Fromenthal of Beaumont and Carol Wright of Nederland and one brother, David Mahaffey. She was preceded in death by her parents, five siblings and one great granddaughter, Natalie Berzas. e funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, beginning at 11:00 A.M. at Bible Baptist Church, with Pastor Eric Aultman officiating. Interment will be at Perkins Cemetery, DeQuincy. Pallbearers will be Butch Cain, B.C. Smith, Maxey Kirkley, Dustin Perkins, Sonny Welch and George Mahaffey, Jr. Arrangements are being handled at Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 West Fourth Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana 70633.

Robert Trussell Orange Robert Earl “Little Robert” Trussell, Jr., 41, of Deweyville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, at his home. Born Aug. 3, 1974 in B eaumont , to Robert E a r l Trussell, Sr. and Della Jean (Hester) Trussell, he was a lifelong resident of Deweyville and worked as an iron worker in the construction industry. Robert enjoyed ﬁshing, restoring antique tools and he will be remembered for his compassion and willingness to help others. Robert is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Richardson and his uncle, Carl Wayne Hester. ose who will most cherish his memory are his daughters, Stormie Leanord and husband, Justin and Cierra Westbrook and husband, Guy, all of Deweyville and Elayna Luckey of Buna; son, Robert D. Trussell; parents, Robert Earl, Sr. and Della Trussell; sister, Jeana Michael and husband, Timothy; brother, Charles “ Buddy “ Trussell and

brook, Chanelle Leanord and Dakota Leanord. Robert is also survived by numerous members of his extended family. No public services will be held for Robert. During his life, Robert became addicted to drugs and he fought a battle for most of his life that eventually led to health difficulties. During the final time of his life, Robert wished to communicate a message to others of the negativities and difficult things that will occur with drug addiction. Addiction to crystal-meth became very destructive for Robert and placed him to leave this earth way too soon. It is now the hope of Robert and his family that if one is dealing with addiction that you seek out something that will help you turn your life around. e Trussell family wishes to thank so many people who have been of support to them as they have lived through the struggle before them. Arrangements for Robert are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Odis Welch Austin Odis L. Welch, 87, died peacefully Oct. 8, in Austin. Odis was born Feb. 13, 1928 to Jimmy and Janie Welch. He married Beatrice Dorman in 1948 and the couple had one child together. He lived in Orange, until 1971, then moved to Austin. Odis is survived by his daughter, Nelwyn Trantham and her husband omas Trantham; grandchildren, Jeﬀ Trantham, Jason Trantham, and Jennifer Rivera; 11 great grandchildren and sister Leuvenia Willey. He is preceded in death by his wife; parents and brothers, Chester, Junior, Cecil, Jimmy and Eldon. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 11, at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange.

Edna Melgoza West Orange Edna Ruth Melgoza, 54, of West Orange, passed away Oct. 8, at her home. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Mike Unbenhaur, of First Presbyterian Church of Orange. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Born in Jennings, La, Dec. 17, 1960, she was the daughter of Clemence Guidry and Edna (Mott) Henry. Edna was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. She enjoyed fishing, gambling, and playing games on her computer. She was a very devoted wife and mother. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. Her husband Mario knows her to be his one true love and the best thing that has ever happened to him. Edna will be greatly missed by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, David Soto, Jr. and five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her loving husband, Mario Melgoza; her daughters, Edna Flores and husband Oscar, Techa Soto and husband David and Christine Swinburn and husband Slade; grandchildren, Juan MelgozaFlores, Mario Melgoza, Antonio Soto, Karley Soto, Ignacio Swinburn, Sophia Swinburn and Nash Swinburn, along with numerous siblings, nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearerswere her daughters and their husbands. Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren.

Adarius McGhee Orange Adarious DaRoyce McGhee, Jr. two month old infant son of Adarious and K a y l a McGhee received his wings to heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at his

“A.D.”

Galveston. He was a very happy child who smiled often and enjoyed watching and playing with his monkeys. A.D. is preceded in death by his aunt, Terra Lynn McCullough; great aunt, Melissa Ann McCullough; maternal great grandfather, Woodrow Benny Henry; paternal great grandfather, Johnny McGhee, Sr.; great uncle, Jerry Lain and paternal great grandmother, Linda Wilson. ose who will most cherish his memory are his parents, Adarious, Sr. and Kayla McGhee; sister, M’Kenzie McGhee, all of Orange; a host of grandparents including, paternal grandmother, Enza Joseph and husband, Chris, paternal grandfather, Johnny McGhee and wife, Kim; maternal grandmother, Jessica Sotelo and life partner, Preston Moody, all of Orange; maternal grandfather, Terrance McCullough and wife, Rebecca of Century, Fla; great grandparents including, paternal great grandmother, Enza Craven of Orange; paternal great grandfather, Rev. Willie Brown of Monroe, La; paternal great grandmother, Lillie Joseph of Houston; maternal great grandfather, Rev. Charles “Tony” McCullough and wife, Barbara of Century; maternal great grandmother, Betty Henry of Bridge City; paternal great grandmother, Maxine McGhee of Killeen; aunts and uncles, Kanosha McGhee, Kanisha McGhee, Kelly McCullough, Devin Marmon and Tora Washington; great aunts and uncles, Renee Rice, Stephanie McCullough, Jonathan McCullough, Timothy McCullough, Michelle McCullough, Joseph Henry, James Henry, Alice Lain and Ronnie Lain. A. D. is also survived by cousins, K’mya JosephMcGhee, Carson McCullough, Caydence McCullough, Mkenna McCullough, Raylan McCullough and Christana Washington as well as members of his extended family. Services to honor A. D.’s life were Saturday, Oc. 10, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. Charles “Tony” McCullough, ofﬁciating. Honoring A.D. as pallbearers were Kelly McCullough and Devin Marmon. Honorary pallbearers was Kahlil Turner and Jeremy Collins.

Carolyn Gunter Town Bluff Carolyn Gunter, 77, of Town Bluﬀ, died Wednesday, Oct. 7. She was born Dec. 1, 1937, in Rayville, La, to O.C. Harrell Bell and Preston Bell. Survivors include her husband, Jim Gunter; children, Roland Jeﬀerson Gunter and his wife, Barbara, of Beaumont and Shari Kai Gunter Whitmire of Lumberton; grandchildren, Kristen Michelle Whitmire, Katlin Nichole Whitmire Huckeba and her husband, Dylan and Kari Leighann Whitmire, all of Lumberton and sister, Jane Chesson and her husband, Jerry, of Bridge City. She is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Crockett Whitmire and grandsons, Matthew Doyle Gunter and Jacob Nathaniel Gunter. Funeral service was Sunday, Oct. 11, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Morse Cemetery, Buna.

Velma Williams Orange Velma C. Williams, 67, was born Nov. 21, 1947 in Wellington, and passed away Oct. 2, in Beaumont. She is survived by her children, L aDana Graﬀagnino and husband, Mike of Nederland, Gerald Bradley Tice of Orange, Audrey Wright and husband, Herman of Lumberton and Susie Denton of Nederland; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; brothers, Doyle Owens and wife, Callie, Eldon Owens and numerous relatives and friends. e family would like to give special thanks to the Calvary Baptist Church and to special friends, Farley Monceaux, J.R. Hardin, Tommy Morris and Jim

A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 9, at the Family Worship Center, Orange, with the Rev. Tony Story oﬃciating. Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth Street, DeQuincy, La.

Dennis Grimsley Starks, LA. Dennis Earl Grimsley, 56, of Starks, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur. Born on July 23, 1959 in Alexandria, La. He lived in Starks for a time and lived previously in Deweyville and Beaumont. He worked as a musician. Dennis was of the Baptist faith and he enjoyed ﬁshing, playing music and singing. Dennis is preceded in death by his mother in law, Mable Bass; sister in law, Wanda Hyatt; grandmother, Lula Morales and

his aunt, Ruth Broom. ose who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 32 years, Connie Grimsley of Starks; daughters, Shonda Bradley and boyfriend, John of Little Cypress, Amanda Tompkins and husband, Jody of Singer, La, Rebecca Goodson and husband, Rockey of LaPorte and Carla Woﬀord and husband, Wes of Bauxite, Ar.; son, Scotty Lee Frazier of Deweyville; mother, Jean Walters and husband, Tim of Grandbury; sister, Kim Jenkins of Fort Worth; aunt, Shirley Peltier of Port Neches; dear friends, Audrey Rice of Orange and Pam Barks of Starks; seven grandchildren, Daniel Frazier, Victoria Bradley, Austin Bradley, Jasmine Frazier, Isabella Tompkins, Aiden Tompkins and Ethan Tompkins. Dennis is also survived by his nieces, nephews and extended family. Services to remember and honor Dennis’s life were Saturday, Oct. 10, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. Tony Pittman with the Oak Meadows Community Worship Center in Pasadena, oﬃciating. Cremation was held following

services. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make donations to assist the family with ﬁnal expenses.

Patrick Belanger Bridge City Patrick Henry Belanger, 71, of Bridge City and longtime resident of Port Arthur, passed away Oct. 6, at the Medical Center of SETX, in Port Arthur. Born in Port Arthur, Dec. 20, 1943, he was the son of Minor Belanger and Elizabeth Ann Cillessen. Patrick enjoyed woodworking projects; he was very smart and crafty and loved children. Patrick was a master electrician, and worked for IBEW for 42 years, he was also in the Army Reserves. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and his brother David Belanger. He is survived by his brother, Michael Belanger; sons, Adam Belanger, Jacob Belanger and Matthew Belanger and grandchildren, Nicole Belanger, Michael Belanger, Damien Belanger and Crystal Belanger. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Spencer Chemical, Gulf and Chevron Retirees monthly coffee (top left around the table) Buddy Wolford, Alvin Wright, Norbert Guillott, Tommy Burton, Bill Ed Dixon, Bob Batchelor, Henry Kirkpatrick, Gail Batchelor and James Paul.

LSCPA boasts top arts program For some, “art” means paint on canvas. For others, art is a dramatic soliloquy at center stage. And there are those who express art from behind a microphone with a guitar in hand. Whatever the definition, Lamar State College Port Arthur serves as muse and mentor for those seeking artistic enlightenment. And a recent ranking of Fine Arts schools in Texas says LSCPA is among the best. Online fine arts information source, best-art-colleges.com, ranks LSCPA 75th among all colleges and universities in the state for its programs, which features programs and degrees in eater, Commercial Music and Art. “We offer a personal touch in the education of our students,” said eater instructor Damon Gengo. “is is true of every department on campus. Many of our students get to perform in a band, put their visual artworks in front of the public and take the stage, acting frequently.” e unique experience for students at Lamar State College Port Arthur is derived in great part to the immediate opportunities for participation. At fouryear universities, students often toil behind the scenes for the first year or two of their collegiate experience before the opportunity presents itself to appear on stage. “Students are offered the opportunity to perform immediately and they are prepared and ready when they perform,” Gengo said. “ey are rehearsed and filled with confidence by the guiding hands of faculty and staff. “ eater presentations are met with rave reviews as both the student performers and the facil-

ities at LSCPA work in concert to impress audiences during multiple shows each year. “e arts is more a way of life than just a discipline,” Gengo said. “To be taught properly, it requires passion and intimacy. We know our students and they know us. ey know where I live, know my cell phone numbers, and know I am there for them if needed.” John Freyermuth has led an impassioned life of everything that is music. He arrived at LSCPA in 2012 to take over as director of the Commercial Music program, coming from Massachusetts originally. He said LSCPA’s dedication to fine arts and music, in particular, drew him to Port Arthur. “Our students show up to class ready to become better artists and performers and because of their drive and dedication it allows the faculty to push to reach higher potential,” he said. “Our students have been up here all summer working their tails off to become better performers, engineers and artists and that is not something that you see at every college campus, kids showing up to school when they do not even have a class. We are just very lucky to have students like that.” e Commercial Music program is the only one of its kind in the region, drawing students from across the state and nation thanks to its degree plans offerings and state-of-the-art facilities. LSCPA also offers students the ability to pursue music they are passionate about. Students get to work on hip-hop, metal, EDM, country and a variety of other popular styles. e focus on popular music and the diversity

of music is what sets the college apart, Freyermuth explained. “e other big thing is that students get to use our studios right away. From their first week of class we get them up and recording, developing the techniques and skills that are covered in our course,” he said. “is is not solely confined to the studio, our performance majors get to go out and start performing in their first semester. LSC-PA’s Commercial Music program embraces a hands-on approach to learning.” Perhaps there is no better an example of hands-on instruction than in Grace Megnet’s Art Appreciation classes. Megnet, who is assistant professor of art, came to LSCPA in 2005. “We have grown the program from the ground up and students have always been valued and considered to be of utmost importance to the success of the program,” she said. “We believe that there is tremendous potential in the birthplace of one of the greatest artist of the 20th Century, Robert Rauschenberg.” “e Fine Arts faculty is dedicated,” Megnet said. “We care for all our students, offering our expertise, enthusiasm and kindness. e success of our graduates serves to re-enforce the strength and continuity of our efforts. “To see our graduates developing success in their careers generates enthusiasm and motivation for us all.” For more information about programs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, visit www.lamarpa.edu. Information is also available by calling the College’s Advising Department at 409-984-6186.

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the oﬃce of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Oct. 5-9: Cody A. Domingue and Gina R. Broussard James C. Rogers, III and Ashley R. Pound

Andrew C. Sonnier and Elisa A. Evans David R. Hare and Melinda C. Cochran George J. Daniels and Janet K. Brooks Dustin T. Bickham and Brandy N. Gentz Adam D. Stout and Paula J. Berwick

John R. Dupuis, Jr. and Debra J. Garrett Fred E. Walker, Jr. and Deborah D. Mitchell Jon P. Blair and Moreena D. Mello Heath J. Blanchard and Marissa N. Gonzalez Robert B. Dies and Tena R. Hentrich

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Deaths and Memorials

Adarius McGhee Orange Adarious DaRoyce “A.D.” McGhee, Jr. two month old infant son of Adarious and K a y l a McGhee received his wings to heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at his residence. A.D. was born on Aug. 2, in

services. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make donations to assist the family with ﬁnal expenses.

Andrew C. Sonnier and Elisa A. Evans David R. Hare and Melinda C. Cochran George J. Daniels and Janet K. Brooks Dustin T. Bickham and Brandy N. Gentz Adam D. Stout and Paula J. Berwick Malcolm I. Martin, Sr. and Maranda M. Martin

John R. Dupuis, Jr. and Debra J. Garrett Fred E. Walker, Jr. and Deborah D. Mitchell Jon P. Blair and Moreena D. Mello Heath J. Blanchard and Marissa N. Gonzalez Robert B. Dies and Tena R. Hentrich Kennin K. Tackett and Maryse N. Strickland

The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015 •

Lutcher Theater hosts Incredible Kids e Lutcher eater recently kicked oﬀ the 2015-16 Lutcher Incredible Kids Events Series with Dallas Children’s eater’s THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant.) Approximately 2,056 students, teachers and parents ﬁlled the auditorium for the two, onehour performances that marked the 18th Dallas Children’s eater production to perform on the Lutcher stage. In the spirit of “big and friendly,” many children were met at the door by a big friendly gopher, representative of the series’ sponsor, Gopher Industrial. Service League of Orange, and the Lutcher eater Service Guild also sponsor the series. e next opportunity to experience a Lutcher Incredible Kids Event is October 21, also at 9:30 and 11:30 am when the Lutcher presents Adventure eatre’s Caps for Sale. is production celebrates the 75th anniversary of this beloved classic children’s book, with a fantastic new Broadway style musical based on the illustrations by author, Es-

The Lutcher Theater recently kicked off the 2015-16 Lutcher Incredible Kids Events Series with Dallas Children’s Theater’s THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant.) Approximately 2,056 students, teachers and parents filled the auditorium for the two, one-hour performances that marked the 18th Dallas Children’s Theater production to perform on the Lutcher stage. phyr Slobodkina. “Caps! Caps for sale! Fifty cents a cap!” e cap peddler, Pezzo, wears a huge stack of caps, balanced carefully on top of his head. Brown caps, blue caps, gray caps, and red caps. When

no one buys a cap, he takes a nap under a shady tree. But, when he wakes up, the caps are gone! Where could his caps have disappeared to? Was it bears, pirates, one thousand thieves or a band of merry mischievous

monkeys? How will he ever get them back? is production is appropriate for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. All student tickets are $5. Adult tickets are $10. Group tickets are available for $5 each. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Lutcher eater Box Office at 886-5535. More information about this show an all Lutcher Incredible Kids Events is available at www.lutcher.org Lutcher Incredible Kids Events is one of the largest Performing Arts Series of professional touring companies for children in a four-state area comprising Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Last year, over 20,000 students attended the Lutcher’s daytime programming and benefitted from the opportunity of experiencing live educational theater performed by international touring companies. e shows presented meet Texas and Louisiana-state learning criteria making them appropriate for field trips although open to the public as well.

Twenty students from Mauriceville Middle School were recently inducted as new members of the National Junior Honor Society in a ceremony held at the school. New officers were installed as well. They are Collin Freed, President; Brett Burrows, Vice President; Hannah Parry, Secretary; Zoe Levens, Parliamentarian and Kelsey Jordan, Historian/Treasurer. Members were selected by the chapter’s faculty council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship and character. Each year the chapter completes service projects for the community and the school. Students placed flags on the graves of our beloved veterans for Veterans’ Day and raised funds to award our first Mauriceville Middle School NJHS Scholarship to Chloe Fisher, a distinguished LCM graduate. The National Junior Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for middle school students. In addition to the officers mentioned above, returning members are Reagan Wolfford, Caleb Weaver, Rylee LaVasseur and Jourdyn Jaume. Members Inducted for 2015-2016 are Ryan Ford, Colton McIlwain, Beau Wheat, Logan Gaddis, Mandalyn Lewallen, Destini Robertson, Elijah Hughes, Cooper McGraw, Austin Smith, Jack Burke, Tamra Jacquet, Ethan Duhon, Chelsea Robin, Nicholas Hanson, Bella Rogers, Gavin Fountain, Layne Pevey, Alexis Brown and Lizeth Delafuente. Betty Martin is the NJHS sponsor at MMS.

West Orange – Stark High School will celebrate Homecoming Friday night, Oct. 16. Members of the Homecoming court are: Front Row: Demaric Judge, Senior Prince; Eriel Jordan, Senior Princess; Margan Ferguson, Senior Princess; Phillis Jones, Senior Princess; Destinie Stewart, Senior Princess; Tiffani Birdon-Culpepper, Senior Princess; Aric Cormier, Senior Prince; Second Row: Malacci Hodge, Senior Prince; Aaliyah Teel, Football Sweetheart; Alexus Bondage, Cheerleader Sweetheart; Kaysha Lewis, Fillie Sweetheart; Jackie Wilson, Band Sweetheart; Steven Tims, Senior Prince; Third Row: Thomas Wallace, Senior Prince; Da’shayla Cooper, Sophomore Duchess; Alexis Holt, Junior Duchess; Ja’Tayjah Vital, Junior Duchess; Kennedy Queen, Sophomore Duchess; Keion Hancock, Junior Duke; Kentavious Miller, Junior Duke; Back row: Renaldo Rose, Freshmen Duke; Ja’vonn Ross, Freshmen Duke; Kyla Smith, Freshmen Duchess; Paje Bill, Freshmen Duchess; John Dallas, Freshmen Duke; Kedrick Harris, Freshmen Duke.

St. Mary Catholic School had a surprise visit from a man on a motorcycle. The man on the motorcycle was Father Sinclair Oubre, Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi in Orange. Father Sinclair stopped by to visit fourth graders that wrote him a thank you card for saying Mass once a month at the school and for many things he does to support the school. He also interacted and asked questions about the lesson the students were learning. The students had a special treat to see his bike, hear it crank and watch him drive off.

Pictured are good Samaritans Gavin Gravett, Ethan Smith and Tiger Carpenter. St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, Ocotber 14, 2015

Orange County Happenings

Area Wide Community Events Schedules

Seventh annual Scarecrow Festival scheduled

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance

OC Historical Society to hold annual dinner meeting

Each year, Shangri La hosts the largest Scarecrow Festival in Texas, with dozens of hand-crafted scarecrows displayed throughout the Gardens. Created by community organizations, businesses, schools, and families, scarecrow designs range from funny, to clever, to wacky and weird. For sure, no two scarecrows are ever the same. The 2015 festival will run from Oct. 14-Nov. 7 at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. The Scarecrow Festival is a great way to celebrate the changing season and see what the community creates with repurposed and recyclable materials plus a heap of imagination. In this friendly competition, visitors are asked to vote for their favorite Scarecrow. The winners will be awarded a special prize on Nov. 7, at Autumn Fair. Scarecrow Festival 2015 is fun for children of all ages. For more information, contact Shangri La at 670-9113, or visit www.shangrilagardens.org.

The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host a dance featuring Ken Marvel and Swamp Pop, Oct. 18, from 5-9 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.

The Orange County Historical Society will have its annual dinner meeting at Sunset Grove Country Club, Nov. 3, at 6 pm. The after dinner speaker will be Bob Crew, who will give a presentation on the history of Dupont Sabine River Works. Please make reservations by emailing ochs.tx@outlook.com, or calling 920-5216 and leaving a message. Include name and number attending. The public is invited.

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.

Texas Red Hatters to meet The Texas Red Hatters will meet at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Birthday ladies are: Duchess Susanna, Susan Quigley and Lady Penny Pincher, Kathy Jones. Discussion will be about the 2016 National Convention to be held in San Antonio, Lady Scarecrow, dues, and whatever else comes to mind. Ladies will bring door prizes if they wish. All ladies are welcome. For information call 886-1609.

Friends of Depot schedules meeting The next meeting of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be Thursday, Oc. 15, 5:30 pm, at Grace Lutheran Church. All members and volunteers are urged to attend as we continue our plans for the Boogie Woogie Train Gala, to be held Thursday, Nove.12, 6:30 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center.

Workforce Solutions to sponsor youth career expo There will be a youth career expo Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8 am-2 pm, at Ford Park Event Center, 5115 IH-10 S, Beaumont. Students from 17 area school districts will be introduced to occupations that offer advancement opportunities and career growth potential in Southeast Texas. Best time for video opportunities and interviews is 9:30 am-noon.

WOS homecoming tickets on sale Tickets for the WOS vs. Orangefield homecoming football game will be on sale in the athletic office the following dates and times: Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm and Friday, Oct. 16, 9:00 am12:00 pm. Ticket prices are $5 for reserved tickets and $2 for students. All tickets at the gates are $5.

VFW hosts Zydecane The VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Jerry Dee and Rockin’ Randy, Oct. 15, 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.

BCHS alumni will honor first responders, military Bridge City High School Alumni Association will be recognizing all former BCHS Alumni first responders and military personell at the BC vs LCM homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 16 at the BCMS gymnasium, at 5:30 pm. Game time will be 7:30 pm, at Larry Ward Stadium in Bridge City.

Eagles to host karaoke The Eagles will have karaoke Oct. 17, from 8 pm-midnight. On Thursday, Oct. 22, there will be a fish fry from 11-until. Dinners, which are $8, will consist of fish, cole slaw, potato salad, onions, pickles and bread. Dine in or carry out will be available. Call in is also available so dinners will be ready for pickup There will also be a Halloween dance Oct. 31, at the lodge, 803 N. 28th St., Orange. Come dressed in costume for the costume contest. There will be a registration fee. For more information, please call 886-7381.

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.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball scheduled The 1st Sgt. Joyce Venable Detachment Marine Corps League will present Southeast Texas’ 4th annual Marine Corp Birthday Ball and Charity Gala, Saturday, Nov. 4, at 12:00 am, at the MCM Elegante Hotel. The event is a black tie, suit or military uniform ceremony, dinner and dance. Tickets are $75 each and profits go to assist disabled veterans and their families in Southeast Texas. For information, please contact James Brayton, 504-1775, or email jebrayton@att.net, or Bill Feidler, 736-0000, or email nfeidler@sbcglobal.net.

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.

Holiday in the Park slated for Nov. 7 The City of West Orange will hold their annual Holiday in the Park festival Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 am-dusk, at the park located next to City Hall, 2700 Western Ave. The event will have food and craft booths and music as well as children’s activities. Musical acts include, Shon Branham, Calvary Batist Church choir, WOS fifth grade choir, Alex Caswell and the Dallas Street Ramblers Cajun Band and Traveling Roads. Booth sites are now available for vendors at $30 or non-electrical and $50 for electrical. Booths are rented on a first come first servedbasis. Non electrical booths are 14x14 and electrical booths are 20x14. Booth space is limited. No alcohol will be sold at, or allowed on the festival grounds. Rules and regulations, as well as a site map and registration form can be found on the City’s website located at www.cityofwestorange.com. For further information, or to reserve booth space, contact West Orange City Hall at 883-3468.

Foster grandparents host golf tourney The Foster Grandparent Program will hold their 10th annual golf tournament Friday, Oct. 30, 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 on a designated hole. Entry fees are $50 per person or $200 per team. For more information call Karen Gary at 409-899-8444, ext. 6441. This tournament helps foster grandparent volunteers continue to mentor/tutor at risk children in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties.

GOACC accepting nominations

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Citizen of the Year, Non Profit Community Service Award and Business Community Service Award. All nominations are due back to the Chamber by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 1.

BC Christmas parade scheduled for Dec. 5 The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host their seventh annual Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6:00 pm. Following the parade, there will be a seasonal themed movie on the lawn behind BC Bank. The event is free and the community is invited to attend. For more information, contact the BC chamber at 735-5671.

WIN Tickets !

Send us your favorite Renaissance Festival Picture to news@therecordlive.com

for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2015 Texas Renaissance Festival.

V.F.W. POST 2775 5303 16TH Street Hwy 87 North Orange, Texas

Rusty Benoit 409-736-3640 or 409-791-7734 Barbara 409-735-2058 or 409-988-1995

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 free.

LCM Class of ‘76 hosting memorial reunion The LCM Class of 1976 is hosting a “Remembering Rick Smith” Reunion, Saturday, Oct. 17, in honor of their classmate who passed away after losing his battle to cancer on Oct. 5. The reunion will be held at the Capistrano Club, 1209 Green Ave., from 6:30-11:00 pm. All classmates and their spouses, teammates, family, friends, former coaches and teachers are invited to attend. Classmates are encouraged to bring photos of Smith they have to share. For more information, please contact Lydia Pretz at 988-8417

Benefit slated for Robin Woods A benefit for Robin Woods, who is battling breast cancer, will be held Oct. 17, from 10 am-until, at Mudbugs Pub and Club, 18389 Hwy. 62, Orange. There will be BBQ plates, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, arts and crafts, face painting and other family activities. There will also be a silent auction from 11 am-3 pm, a live auction at 2 pm and live music throughout the day. Donations are being accepted for the benefit. All proceeds will go to the family for help with medical bills and traveling expenses to and from Houston. For more information, please call 409-920-1621, or email deena.k.slawson@wellsfargo. com.

[RIVERFRONT PAVILION] FREE ADMISSION FOOD VENDORS NO PETS • COOLERS PERMITTED NO GLASS CONTAINERS

(409) 883-1011 • orangetexas.org

F E AT U R I N G

The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The ‘Cinderella Team’ of 1965 celebrates 50th anniversary n In observance of the Bridge City Homecoming this Friday, we dedicate the following column. The Bridge City Cardinals have a deep tradition. Down Life’s Highway Roy Dunn For The Record

Midway through the 1963 Bridge City High School football season the state sports media started branding the Cardinals a “Cinderella Team” after a fair season in 1964, utilizing the talents of a 15-year-old sophomore who showed promise of being one of the great ones. Running backs from high school to the pros, no matter how good they are, can only excel according to the talents that surrounds them. The youngster, Steve Worster, was not your typical running back. He was rather an unorthodox back. He didn’t possess blazing speed--10.2 in the 100--but his speed off the blocks was amazing. His gait was a long stride that hit the hole quick, and then the tremendous power on his 6 foot, 2 inch, 195 pound frame took over. He was the hardest high school running back to bring down that I had ever seen, and over the years I watched many. If the proper nucleus could be built around this young stallion, he would be hard to corral. Over the years, the Orange-Port Arthur area, starting with Bohn Hillard in Orange and Frank Eidom from Port Arthur’s Thomas Jefferson, had produced some exceptional running backs, but none would equal Worster’s accomplishments in high school. In three seasons, he ground out 4,957 yards and 176 points. Those numbers were a Texas high school record, which stood for many years and is one of the nation’s best three-year performances. He became one of the most sought after high school player in America. He was offered 80 scholarships by major colleges. A local product, H.W. ‘Chief’ Wilson, from the Orangefield community, had played his high school football at Orange High School and attended SFA. One of his teammates at Stephen F. Austin was Orange native, Oail Andrew Phillips, Jr. Oail had picked up the name ‘Bum’ from his sister. Before he passed away at age 90, in 2013, Bum was considered Orange County’s most famous native son. He had coached 13 seasons in Texas high school, six in college and 17 in the National Football League. He was head coach for 11 of those NFL years. He had a short stay with New Orleans, but it was his successful years with the ‘Luv U Blue’ Houston Oilers that made him a national figure. Chief coached with Bum at Nederland High, and one of their star players was three sport, all state Larry Ward. Larry would join Chief’s coaching staff at Bridge City for the 1965 Cinderella season. Meanwhile, Bum was a defensive coach for Coach Yoeman at the University of Houston. He also recruited the local area. Over the next two years, he would spend a lot of time at Bridge City’s practices and games. You would think his main interest was to recruit Worster for UH, but Steve had said, over the years, that Coach Phillips never pressured him and advised him to do what he felt was best for himself. No one would ever admit it but I suspected Bum had a lot to do with the twoyear success of the Cardinals. Bum was considered a defensive genius by Bear Bryant and others. His former teammate and longtime friend, Chief Wilson only needed a defensive scheme to go along with his explosive offense, coached by Billy Patrick. It’s amazing how much the BC defense resembled what Bum was running at U of Houston and had run with Bear Bryant at A&M. My guess is that he was in on weekly defensive adjustments and game plans, but I don’t have proof of that. Coach Wilson was a tough disciplinarian, a good coach, who had meshed together, with just the right chemistry, a group of dedicated, talented youngsters. Each boy seemed to be ideally suited for the position Chief had him in. Chief had also assembled just the right coaching staff at just the right time. When the team bus disembarked for their next challenge you knew it was Chief’s team by their attire. They dressed in slacks, white shirts, sports coats and ties,. They were well-mannered, courteous and humble until the game whistle blew. Except for an early 14-6 loss to Port Neches, they ran over all opponents until the final regular season game. The West Orange Chiefs had one of the State’s best 3-A teams and were also undefeated

1965 Bridge City Cardinals

Team members were: Darrell Segura, Larry Huckaby, Jerry Jaynes, Billy Bishop, Doug Schell, Bill Snider, Mike Bishop, Gayland Sims, Roger Moyers, Mike Hyland, Mike Jaynes, Tom Perry, Johnny Miller, Rocky Melder, Jimmie Flowers, Joe Langston, Kent Buford, Dan Dearing, David Sartin, Donald Hebert, Johnny Lane, Mike McElhaney, Mack Hooker, David Erwin, Robert Plagens, Wesley Faircloth, Charles “Butch” Johannson, Lawrence DeRoach, Ronnie Clark, Gary Clark, Rex Moran, Steve Worster and Matt McKnight. Coaches: Don Boyce, Chief H.W. Wilson, Larry Ward, Bruce Pruett and Billy Patrick.

in district with a 5-0 record. The Cards traveled to West Orange and played, what many old-timers considered the most brutal game ever, between two local teams. The Chiefs had the talent to go all the way to state. The Cards were also loaded, but only one team could advance. The teams fought to a 20-20 tie. West Orange scored as the game was coming to an end. They kicked for the point after that would give them the win, 21-20, but Bridge City defender Gary Clark jumped high in the air and blocked the kick. The Cardinals won on 7-3 penetrations. Bridge City advanced to the playoffs, knocking out one team after another.. One thing along the way, which stands out in people’s minds today, is the game against Conroe. Bridge City led 7-0 before the clock started. Freshman Mike McElheny kicked off to Conroe, who let the ball lay untouched in the end zone. Mike fell on it for six points and kicked off again before the clock started. Another feature of the Cinderella team was an offense the media dubbed, “The Minute Men.” Chief called them the blue team. They would enter the game for a few series and run plays without huddling. The first squad got a break, and the “Minute Men” put the opponents on their heels. The entire community backed the Cardinals. There was only one traffic light in the small, unincorporated town site. There was a saying, “Whoever is the last to leave town, turn off the light.” Only the law stayed behind. Deputy Sheriff Bill Potter always escorted the team. Signs of support were strung out throughout the route. Alice Cole, a beautiful young lady, was team sweetheart and remains like a sister to the team members today. Four players, quarterback Joe Langston, Butch Johansson, Leonard Riley and Billy Bishop are now deceased. It was a cold, rainy day when the Cards met Brownwood at A&M’s Kyle field for the state championship. The conditions on the field worked against the Cardinal team, which lost the game 14-0. This junior team however, would be back to capture the county’s first state championship the following year. The youngsters had won as ninth-graders and just got better along the way. The district championship was in the bag until the last game of the season when West Orange replayed the Red Birds of 1965. The rest is history. Chief retired from coaching in 1974, stayed with the school district a couple of years, left town, never to return to football. He would often come by the newspaper office on Monday night and watched us put the paper out. I got to be friends with he and Bum. H.W. “Chief” Wilson, the state championship coach of the Bridge City Cardinals, died at the age of 85 in College Station. Bum left the University of Houston and went into the pros as a defensive coordinator and later as a head coach of the New Orleans Saints and Houston Oilers. One of Bum’s many awards was his induction into the Museum of the Gulf Coast Sports Legends Gallery. As a Bridge City Cardinal, Steve Worster was voted All-District for four years, All-State for two years, and a high school AllAmerican. He led the Cardinals to the class 3A championship in

1966, running for 2,210 of his career 5,422 yards during the 13-1 season. When he left Bridge City, the school retired his jersey. He was later inducted into the Texas High School Hall of Fame. Worster entered the University of Texas on a football scholarship. He played fullback and was a three-time All-SWC, a twotime All-American, and third in line for the Heisman Trophy. The Longhorns won two national championships and went to three Cotton Bowls during Worster’s four years, and he was voted MVP of the 1970 Cotton Bowl. He was inducted into UT’s Hall of Honor in 1993. Following the 1965 Bridge City team was one of our big thrills as we traveled Down Life’s Highway. Phyl and I just put our three kids in the car, packed some lunches and joined in the fun of community pride wherever the team played. Good luck to the 2015 Cardinals on their homecoming game and thanks to the 1965 Cardinals for the memories.

ll-being r financial we u yo rt u h n ca ose things d on your we lend base le. Some of th p o so e , p d n d o ta o rs g e tly here. pen to we und little differen a s g Bad things hap credit score. At FivePoint, in th o d your it report. We and damage r on your cred e b m u n e th st needs - not ju u. at news for yo re g 's Get And that

rLoans.org

neyfo Details at Mo

829 Right here at Home. .8Loans. .825for 800Money

Supporting Our Community

For Over 80 Years

On Your Next Loan *Cash Back promotion dates September 1 - November 30, 2015. Maximum cash back $500. Excludes credit cards and lines of credit. Normal credit granting criteria apply. New loans only.

Federally Insured By NCUA

10A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

It’s just never over until it’s really over COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

It is rare indeed when most Plan B’s save a trip for me in the face of 20 mile per hour winds or for that matter, simply when the fish suddenly abandon a pattern that has been very good for several days. I have always scouted enough water to have a few viable back-up plans and up until this past Monday, believed that I had exploited most every possibility. It didn’t take the wind long to crank up Monday morning and the lake was white capping before local anglers had even netted their shad and finger mullet at the Outfall canal. As the wind increased, even the handful of boats that ventured out into the lake returned to share the more protected waters of Black’s, the river and the ICW. While the water clarity was still good, a big incoming tide escalated by the howling wind scattered the bait and the fish. Kudos to Eric Ellison who caught his limit of trout as well as a couple of flounder and redfish before the sun even cleared the horizon, but he was quick to point out that as good as that bite was… it didn’t last very long. We struggled just to keep five solid trout and a lonely slot red after fishing everything from live bait to jigging Hoginars in five to eighteen feet of water. While picking up more sunscreen that afternoon, I ran into Kyle Lucas who was digging through packages of GULP lures at WalMart. “Do you know if GULP baits come in anything that look like a small squid,” he asked. “I just killed the fish on the real thing this morning, but I don’t have any left and I can’t find anymore. e fish wouldn’t bite anything else for me today.” At that point I was immediately even more frustrated by my own inability to catch fish and hoping that he would share a little information. I See COLBURN, PAGE 6B

Bridge City's Derick Dearing breaks loose against the Jasper Bulldogs. Big Red lost to Jasper in the high scoring contest, 48-47. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Mustangs, Bears to win

Orange County teams will fare well on gridiron JOE KAZMAR For The Record

Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over ORANGEFIELD—Both teams began District 9-4A-II play with impressive victories last week which should make for an interesting cross-town rivalry at F.L. McClain Stadium Friday night. e Mustangs’ Chain-Gang Defense should spell the diﬀerence in this important contest. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over BRIDGE CITY—is contest could turn into a track meet on the gridiron with both teams very capable of lighting up the scoreboard with vigor. What determines the winner of this game should be the team with the best defense and the

one which makes the fewest mistakes. VIDOR over BAYTOWN GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL (urs.)—e Pirates fell a little short last week against Beaumont Ozen and already are scrambling to secure a playoff spot. A victory ursday night should keep those playoff hopes alive. GARRISON over DEWEYVILLE—e Pirates got thumped last week by the high-flying Newton Eagles and must face another topranked team from District 11-3A-II. LAMAR over NORTHWESTERN STATE— e Cardinals had better not take the winless Demons lightly, especially after their bye week. Hopefully their trip to Natchitoches will put the Redbirds in a better position in the Southland Conference standings at this time next week. McNEESE STATE over CENTRAL ARKANSAS—is will be a battle of the only

two unbeaten teams in the Southland Conference. e Cowboys are 5-0 for the season and 30 in the SLC while the hosting Bears are 3-2 overall and 3-0 in league play. HIGH SCHOOL—-Beaumont West Brook over Baytown Sterling (urs.); Beaumont Central over Beaumont Ozen, Nederland over Port Neches-Groves, LaPorte over Port Arthur Memorial, Lumberton over Baytown Lee, Hamshire-Fannett over Hardin-Jeﬀerson, Silsbee over Splendora, West Hardin over Hull-Daisetta, Newton over Crockett, Warren over Kountze, Houston Stratford over Spring Woods, Brenham over Magnolia, Crosby over Dayton, C.E. King over Humble, Richmond Foster over Lamar Consolidated, Huﬀman over Cleveland, Shepherd over Tarkington, Coldspring over Diboll, LaMarSee FORECAST, PAGE 2B

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Orangefield Bobcat Austin Moore rambles for yardage to defeat Hardin-Jefferson 24-23. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS (4-2, 1-1) Bridge City 24, Kirbyville 21 Bridge City 18, Newton 13 Lumberton 19, Bridge City 14 Bridge City 35, Liberty 7 Bridge City 42, Cleveland 35 Oct. 2 - OPEN Jasper 48, Bridge City 47 Oct. 16 - Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - at Splendora, 7:30 pm*

WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS (6-1, 1-0) West Orange-Stark 26, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 13 West Orange-Stark 28, Port Neches-Groves 14 West Orange-Stark 53, Jasper 0 West Orange-Stark 49, Silsbee 28 Richmond Foster 42, West Orange-Stark 14 West Orange-Stark 48, Newton 6 West Orange-Stark 49, Liberty Oct. 16 - Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - OPEN

VIDOR PIRATES (2-4, 1-2) Panama City Bay, Fla. 19, Vidor 7 Vidor 42, Jasper 21 Channelview 49, Vidor 28 Sept. 18 - OPEN Nederland 36, Vidor 30 Vidor 83, Baytown Lee 54 Beaumont Ozen 40, Vidor 28 Oct. 15 - at Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 pm* Oct. 23 - Beaumont Central, 7:00 pm* Oct. 30 - at Lumberton, 7:00 pm* Nov. 6 - Port Neches-Groves, 7:00 pm*

ORANGEFIELD BOBCATS (4-3, 1-0) Orangefield 42, Buna 26 Kirbyville 24, Orangefield 14 Orangefield 21, Beaumont Kelly 0 Lumberton 33, Orangefield 21 Orangefield 27, Newton 24 Houston Worthing 35, Orangefield 31 Orangefield 24, Hardin-Jefferson 20 Oct. 16 - at West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Oct 23 - Liberty, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - OPEN Nov. 6 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm*

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE BEARS (3-4, 2-1) West Orange-Stark 26, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 13 Barbers Hill 28, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 7 Goose Creek Memorial 30, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 23 Little Cypress-Mauriceville 42, Hardin-Jefferson 28 Silsbee 38, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 21 Little Cypress-Mauriceville 56, Splendora 7 Little Cypress-Mauriceville 55, Cleveland 6 Oct. 16 - at Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - Jasper, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - OPEN Nov. 6 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm*

DEWEYVILLE PIRATES (2-4, 0-1) East Chambers 42, Deweyville 0 Deweyville 28, Warren 21 Kirbyville 60, Deweyville 0 Woodville 26, Deweyville 19 Deweyville 12, West Sabine 0 Oct. 2 - OPEN Newton 58, Deweyville 0 Oct. 16 - Garrison, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Hemphill, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - at Corrigan-Camden, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - Crockett, 7:30 pm* *-District Game

Forecast que over Houston Scarborough, Houston St. Pius X over Beaumont Kelly (all Fri.); Evadale over Colmesneil, Woodville over Anahuac, Kirbyville over Buna, East Chambers over Hardin, Beaumont Legacy Christian over Woodlands Christian Academy (all Sat.). COLLEGE—Western Kentucky over North Texas, Auburn over Kentucky, Stanford over UCLA (All urs.); BYU over Cincinnati, Houston over Tulane, Boise State over Utah State, UNLV over Fresno State (All Fri.); Sam Houston State over Abilene Christian, Houston Baptist over Nicholls State, Southeastern Louisiana over Stephen F. Austin, Ohio State over Penn State, TCU over Iowa, Baylor over West Virginia, Michigan State over Michigan, Utah over Arizona State, Clemson over Boston College, LSU over Florida, Alabama over Texas A&M, Kansas State over Oklahoma, Florida State over Louisville, Northwestern over Iowa, Ole Miss over Memphis, Notre Dame over Southern Cal, Missouri over Georgia, Toledo over Eastern Michigan, Connecticut over South Florida, East Carolina over Tulsa, Temple over Central Florida, Texas Tech over Kansas, Marshall over Florida Atlantic, Florida International over Middle Tennessee State, Mississippi State over Louisiana Tech, Old Dominion over Charlotte, Southern Mississippi over UT-San Antonio, South Carolina over Vanderbilt, UNLV over Fresno State, Central Michigan over Buﬀalo, Georgia Southern over New Mexico State, Ball State over Georgia State, Virginia over Syracuse, Wisconsin over Purdue, North Carolina over Wake Forest, Nevada over Wyoming, Massachusetts over Kent State, Ohio over Western Michigan, Northern Illinois over Miami, O., Air Force over Colorado State, Nebraska over Minnesota, Georgia Tech over Pittsburgh, Miami over Virginia Tech, Indiana over Rutgers, Troy over Idaho, Appalachian State over Louisiana-Monroe, Washington State over Oregon State, Arizona over Colorado, Bowling Green over Akron, New Mexico over Hawaii, San Jose State over

Continued from Page 1B

LCM Bear running back Kayne Williams crosses the goal line for a 14 yard touchdown run against the Cleveland Indians. The Bears beat the Indians 56-7 winning their Homecoming on Friday Night. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

Liberty's J.J. Arrington had a hard time against the Chain Gang defense and WO-S' Jalen Powdrill. The WO-S defense held liberty to just 79 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs San Diego State, Washington over Oregon. PRO PICKS—Atlanta over New Orleans (ursday Night); Minnesota over Kansas City, Tennessee over Miami, NY Jets

over Washington, Arizona over Pittsburgh, Cincinnati over Buffalo, Chicago over Detroit, Denver over Cleveland, Houston over Jacksonville, Seattle over Carolina, San Francisco over

Baltimore, Green Bay over San Diego, New England over Indianapolis; Philadelphia over NY Giants (Monday Night). Bye Week for Dallas, Oakland, St. Louis and Tampa Bay.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015 •

Bridge City's Riley Harris leads the way to run interference for ball carrier Zach Honeycut against the Jasper Bulldogs. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Mustang Ronald Carter blocked a Liberty punt and Steven Tims was able to pick up the loose ball and run int in for six points. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Orangefield defenders Brett Friegia (12) and Chase Furlough (18) move in to take out a Hardin Jefferson ball carrier as the Bobcats defeat HJ 2423. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Aric Cormier's catch and run from quarterback Jack Dallas set up the Mustangs third touchdown. Dallas was 13 for 13 on pass completions and Cormier was two for two on receptions. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Astros’ biggest game in 10 years coming up Wednesday KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

While the sellout crowd was trying to decide whether to dance in the aisles of Minute Maid Park Monday afternoon or to just do the celebrating in front of their seats, they were unaware of the reception the Kansas City Royals’ hitters were planning for the Houston Astros’ bullpen the final two innings of the game and perhaps the season for Kansas City. After being limited to just two runs (which came on an early two-run homer) and a couple of hits through seven innings, the Royals’ bats went wild in the top of the eighth frame after trailing Houston 6-2. Before the Astros were able to record a single out, their fourrun lead had completed evaporated, thanks to six straight Royals reaching base, five on base hits and the other on a double-play ball that took a bad-hop. By the time the eighth inning ended, the Astros were on the short end of a 7-6 score. First baseman Eric Hosmer pounded a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to give the Royals all the insurance they needed to send the best-of-five series into the rubber fifth game today (Wed.) at Kansas City. Fans at Minute Maid Park had just witnessed their heroes blowing the biggest lead of the entire 2015 major league baseball season. Prior to Monday’s fiasco, the

largest lead the Astros had ever lost this year was three runs. But history revealed that prior to Mond ay ’s 9-6 loss to Kansas City, the Houston Astros’ franchise was 310 in playoff clinch games. By comparison, the Royals had a spiffy 9-of-10 record in playoff clinch games. However, the Astros were just happy to be in these playoffs and had already won an elimination game against the New York Yankees in Yankee Stadium just to qualify for the American League divisional playoffs. After all, the Astros just completed four seasons of having the worst aggregate record over that time frame of any major league team since divisional play began in 1969. So they have made gigantic strides of rapid improvement. Monday’s batting star for Houston had to be rookie shortstop Carlos Correa, who belted two home runs and became the youngest (21 years, 20 days) rookie to hit two homers in a playoff game. Correa also was only the third rookie in major league history to bat third in the playoff lineup. He is in pretty good company with the other two—Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. When Correa and Colby Ras-

Houston Astros rookie shortstop Carlos Correa crushed two home runs in Monday’s postseason game against the Kansas City Royals. mus belted homers in the sixth inning Monday, it marked the first time in franchise history that back-to-back home runs were hit in a playoff game. Actually Rasmus has hit a home run in each of the four playoff games against the Kansas City Royals. All the chips will be on the table when the Houston Astros play the Kansas City Royals in the fifth and deciding game of the AL Divisional Series today at 7:07 p.m. at Ewing Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City to see who plays the winner between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays. KWICKIES… Sunset Grove Country Club golfer Bob Hoep-

ner recorded he second hold-inone of his life Friday when he aced the Par 3, 133-yard No. 12 hole using his trusty ﬁve-iron. Witnessing the event were Bill Ellison and Joe Seibert. e Baylor Bears moved up one place in this week’s Associated Press College Football’s Top 25 Poll to second place for the ﬁrst time in the school’s history after their dominating 66-7 victory over Kansas Saturday. e Bears reached No. 3 in 1953 and 2013, but were never higher until Sunday when this week’s poll came out. Ohio State, which must have a boat-load of alumni voting in this poll, retained its No. 1 position followed by Bay-

lor, TCU at No. 3. No. 4 Utah, No. 5 Clemson and No. 6 LSU each moved up one notch, Michigan State dropped from fourth to No. 7, Florida jumped three places to No. 8, Texas A&M remained at No. 9 and Alabama dropped two spots to No. 10. e undefeated Houston Cougars joined the Top 25 poll this week at No. 24 with 5-1 Duke getting the 25th spot. University of Texas Exes will have to wait a while to resume its “Fire Charlie Strong” vendetta after the Longhorns bucked the 16-point underdog odds and upset the Oklahoma Sooners 2417 in the annual Red River Shootout in the Cotton Bowl in

Dallas Saturday afternoon. e ‘Horns are sitting at a not-so-impressive 2-4 and will savor the victory with their open date this week. My alma mater, McNeese State, appears to have a much better football team than the preseason prognosticators figured, representing the Southland Conference as the ONLY undefeated team. But before we count our chickens before they hatch, my Cowboys still have games against Central Arkansas (Saturday at Conway, Ark.), Sam Houston State and the also-surprising Lamar Cardinals. e Cincinnati Bengals remained undefeated at 5-0 after scoring 17 unanswered points Sunday to nip the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 in overtime. e score would have been worst except Orange native Earl omas intercepted an Andy Dalton pass at the goal line and returned it 68 yards to set up Seattle field goal as time expired in the first half. JUST BETWEEN US… It appears to me that the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys are suffering from similar maladies—the don’t have a bona fide NFL quarterback and their pass catchers are having a difficult time getting open. e Cowboys have a semi-legitimate excuse with their All-Pro wide receiver and quarterback sidelined with broken bones. But the Texans are the victim of a hard-headed coach who thinks he can win in the NFL with unqualified quarterbacks and is being proven wrong, big-time!!

Right gun choice critical for young hunters CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE For The Record Texas hunters do everything big and that includes purchasing their firearms. Now the bigger is better theory has some merit but not when it comes to smaller hunters such as women or children. Picture this, the moment all hunters prepare for is at hand, the first big buck or giant Canada goose has come in to range and it’s time to take the shot. The trigger is pulled and a shot rings out followed closely by a howl of agony from the shooter and a big “oh no” from their hunting companion. An improperly fitted rifle or shotgun will do more damage to a novice hunter than just about anything. Guns that are too big or heavy will cause any hunter to compromise their form or shooting ability to compensate for the recoil or pain they feel when they fire the weapon. Flinching before the trigger is pulled is the most common result of a bad recoil experience and that’s not good by any stretch of the imagination one way to prevent this is to fit the right gun to each hunter so that they can be comfortable each time they shoot. Over zealous dads are the worst, “he’ll grow into this one” is not what you want to say when buying a gun. “I see it all the time, a guy gets a gun for his wife or child and it doesn’t fit properly so they aren’t comfortable shooting” says long time gunsmith Ray Perry of Bridge City Texas. “These guys try to make the person fit the gun instead of the other way around. What do you think happens when your wife bruises her shoulder or breaks her nose on a scope when she shoots, they don’t shoot any more” he added. The prospective gun buyer has a world of different firearms to choose from and with a little bit of research and some patience you can find the right gun for the job. For purposes of comparison let’s look at shotguns, particularly ones for smaller hunters. Every major brand of gun manufacturer has a youth model shotgun and they come in a variety from .410 to 12 gauge. One very often overlooked factor regarding these youth model shotguns is weight, some of these weigh in almost the same as the regular models. If you compare the weights of the guns with the size of the shooter you can see that at

Keeping a smile on your favorite hunting buddy’s face is important so having a gun that fits is crucial. some point the two become disproportionate. For instance a 90 pound boy shooting a 7.5 pound shotgun is the same as a 200 pound man toting a 17 pound gun, not the best ratio to say the least. Think about dragging a 17 pound shotgun the next time you are up to your thighs in mud while wading to your duck blind and you can now appreciate how a younger hunter feels about “growing into” their shotgun. The three groups that youth model shotguns fall into are single shot, pump action, and semi automatic. By far the safest of the three is the single shot where you cock the hammer and pull the trigger, no complicated moves and few moving parts. The drawback to the single shot is the felt recoil, some of those single shot shotguns can pack a wallop so be sure to take that into consideration. The pump shotgun is probably the most popular model for smaller hunters and the youth model Remington 870 is the standard. Other companies like Mossberg also make really nice pump shotguns for smaller shooters, they also have interchangeable stocks so once the young hunter does actually grow they can change out the small stock for a standard size model. The felt recoil is a still a consideration with the pump models but they are better than the straight single shot. Also the pump models will handle more shells when the time comes that your young hunter has proven they can handle the gun and may want to shoot more than just once. Now on the high end of the shotgun spectrum comes the semi automatic models, yes they are more expensive but they also offer some added benefits. The felt recoil on the semi auto is much less thanks to the

gas being channeled into service as it helps to eject the spent shell and load the next round. The semi auto does require more upkeep and can be a bit finicky when not cleaned properly but that goes without saying on most any model. Easily one of the best overall models for a young shooter comes from Charles Daly; the youth model 20 gauge weighs in at just more than 5 pounds and does everything one could ask from a semi auto. The youth model comes in full camo or black synthetic with all three screw in chokes and is chambered in 3 inch so heavy waterfowl loads are not a problem. The light weight makes the gun easy for smaller hunters to swing and that in turns makes for much better

shots. There is one other option that comes to mind for smaller hunters and that’s to have a regular sized shotgun cut down to fit by a gun smith. Custom fitting is always an option but it can get expensive as well. If you do have a gun cut down be sure to go ahead and purchase another full sized stock so it can be replaced later, sometimes models go out of style and parts are hard to come by so get the extra stock when you purchase the gun. Keep a few of these things in mind when you decide to get a weapon for your child or spouse because it may just be a determining factor that either keeps them hunting with you or finding a new hobby.

We support the Bridge City Cardinals. Karen D Collier Financial Advisor .

675 W Round Bunch Rd Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-9413 www.edwardjones.com

Member SIPC

The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015 •

Mustangs dominate Liberty, ready for homecoming showdown MeriElenJacobs ForeRecord Playing in unfamiliar territory can often be a little nerve wracking, but the Mustangs showed up for the first time ever at Liberty’s field and dominated from the beginning, torching the Panthers, 49-0. Although the defense spent almost twice as much time on the field, the offense made it look easy as the Mustangs scored on all but two of their possessions, winning their first district game of the season. “It was great that we opened with a victory at Liberty,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “I was a little worried about their speed and their size but our guys performed well, especially on the defensive side of the ball and we were able to give everyone a chance to play.” Nine Mustangs were involved in putting points on the board for the Mustangs. e Mustangs took the opening kick-off and six plays later, quarterback Jack Dallas hit omas Wallace on third down from fourteen yards for the first score of the night. e Mustangs went for two but didn’t make it. e defense forced the Panthers to punt after only three plays on the field and WO-S wasted no time getting back on the board. Malech Edwards took a Dallas hand off from 3 yards out for the score. Dallas faked kicking the extra point and ran it in for two to put the Mustangs up, 14-0. After another quick Liberty three and out, Jeremiah Shaw scored from three yards out on a short Dallas pass. A 29 yard Dallas pass to Aric Cormier started that drive. Justin Brown scored the two point conversion, bruising his way right up the middle and the Mustangs ended the first quarter up, 22-0. Liberty went to the ground on their third drive and Panther Alex Brown was able to bulldoze his way for three first downs before the Chain Gang held tight and quarterback Tino Briggs pass was incomplete on fourth down. e Panthers ate time off the clock during the second

and the king will be crowned at that time. e court will also be presented at half time of the game and the queen will be crowned then. e ninth grade team lost it’s ﬁrst game in ﬁve years ursday, 22-24, to Liberty. With a minute or so left in the game, Teshaun Teel intercepted a Liberty pass and took it over 60 yards for what would’ve been the winning score. But it was called back for a questionable late hit to give the Panthers the win. Scoring the 22 points for the Mustangs were Teel on a 9 yard run, Brettlin White for two touchdowns and a two point conversion and Rinaldo Rose for a two point conversion. Leroy Simien recovered a fumble and White also had an interception.

e JV beat the Panthers, 440. Jamarcus Joulevette scored on a 7 yard run, 56 yard run and 31 yard run. Mark ibodeaux scored the first two point conversion. Alex Williams scored from 8 yards out and a two point conversion. Anthony Griffin scored on a Kaleb Ramsey 32 yard pass. Chaka Watson had two-two point coversions. Offensive Standouts for the JV team are Ramsey, Joulevette, Williams, Griffin, Adrik Mims and Watson. Defensive standouts are Herzel Washington, Davien Teate, Mark ibodeaux, Damion Morris, Andrew Hebert, Jacorry Brady and Jaqualan Coleman. e next game for the combined freshmen/JV team will be ursday at 6 pm at Orangefield.

The Chain Gang defense haunted Liberty's Alex Brown all night long. Brown was the leading Panther rusher with 80 yards on 27 carries. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs quarter, only giving the Mustangs one opportunity with the ball but it was enough to put points on the board. e Mustangs took over and Jeremiah Shaw hit pay dirt from 10 yards out after a Dallas to Dominique Tezeno 56 yard pass gave WO-S great ﬁeld position. Dallas’s PAT was no good and the score stood at 28-0 to end the half. Cormier got in on the scoring in the third quarter when he took a pass from Dallas across the goal line. Ryan BahamHeisser’s PAT was good and the Mustangs led, 35-0. e defense got in on the scoring when sophomore Ronald Carter blocked a Liberty punt and linebacker Steven Tims took it 17 yards for 6 points. Baham-Heisser’s PAT made it, 42-0. Backup quarterback Payton Robertson took over for Dallas, who was 13 for 13 on pass completions and handed oﬀ to Quinton Chargois for the last score in the fourth quarter. Chargois ripped right through the middle of the Panther defense for 28 yards and the score. Baham-

Heisser was 3 for 3 on PATs and the Mustangs finished the game, 49-0. e Chain Gang defense held the Panthers to 7 first downs and a mere 79 yards with no pass completions, except to Mustang Demorris ibodeaux in the third quarter. is week is Homecoming for the Mustangs, who will face a 43 Orangefield team who is coming off of a huge 24-23 victory over the Hardin Jefferson Hawks in the last two minutes of the game. e Hawks scored and went for two to win the game instead of tying the game with a PAT. Orangefield’s defense stopped HJ from scoring and saved the win. “Orangefield is an over achieving football team,” ompson said. “ey will play hard for four quarters and are well coached. Two years ago we had to kick a field goal late to beat them, 17-14.” e Bobcats are led by quarterback Matthew Watkins who, according to ompson is their best athlete. Watkins also plays left corner on defense. Brandon

KJ Miller reaches for the end zone in the 49-0 district win over Liberty. Miller's catch set up the Mustangs second touchdown of the night. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Bray is also strong, playing center and noseguard and Austin Moore is also a leader at middle linebacker and full back. Orangeﬁeld’s kicker Matthew Rainey heads up the Bobcat’s strong kicking game and was 43 for 43 on PATs last season. “We will again have a lot of distractions with homecoming, but we usually rise up and play pretty good in front of our homecoming crowd,” ompson said. “We’ve only lost one over the years in 1982 so I think that’s a pretty good percentage.” e game will begin at 7:30 and tickets will go on sale ursday from 9-12 and 1-3pm and Friday 9-12 only. Adult tickets are $5 and students are $2 with all tickets at the gate $5. Homecoming festivities have already begun this week with the Homecoming parade Monday night followed by the community pep rally. is year’s parade Grand Marshall was 1981 graduate Gina Simar who works for Lamar as the Dean of Health Science and Workforce Technology. e homecoming court will be presented at Friday’s pep rally

Up to $500 back on loans over $10,000. As low as 1.75 75% APR*

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Colburn

didn’t even know what kind of fish he caught, but as soon as he said that he was fishing the Entergy Outfall I assumed that he had caught black drum and possibly some redfish. When he stated that he was fishing there not only because of the wind, but because he could fish an outgoing flow of water, I knew he had something good to share. Kyle said that he started out fishing very small pieces of the frozen squid in hopes of catching smaller bait fish. “I don’t know where the croaker went, but they weren’t there this morning,” he added with a smile. With nothing left to try and only two small thawed out squid remaining, he threaded one on a Carolina rig and lobbed it in the middle of the canal. “I don’t think it hit bottom before a 22-inch black drum picked it up. e next four fish that literally tore it up, however, were slot reds so my day was pretty much made.” With another hour or so left to fish, he cut the remaining squid into strips in order to make it last a little longer not really anticipating the same results and he was correct in his assumption. His bite only improved. About five minutes after the first cast he was holding the rod between his knees and opening a bottle of water when the rod doubled over. In less than an hour he had ten two to four pound trout in the box and had released two specks over six pounds as well as four more redfish. “Squid is tough bait,” he pointed out, “and I still had a couple of small strips left when I quit.” I suggested that he might look for anything white that resembled one of those strips, but he was convinced that the smell may have been more important than the shape. He caught fish… I didn’t! So… there is obviously always one more thing to try when the bite is tough. I haven’t personally

ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORTS Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from Sept. 16-30:

Mi Casa Mexican Grill, 110 Strickland Dr., Orange - Pre-opening inspection. No score. Dupont Cafeteria, 2379 FM 1006, Orange - Employee drinks without lids/straw; outside of all storage shelves/equipment needs to be cleaned; Dupont scored 97. Storage shelves rusted, need to repair/replace area behind fryers needs to be cleaned of old grease. Score - 93 Sonic #4788, 11786 N. Hwy. 62, /Mauriceville - Need to cover all foods inside reach-in freezers; floors throughout, especially in kitchen area near fryers needs to be cleaned of old food and grease; inside reaching coolers needs to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 93 Valero Kwick Stop #2, 1427 Strickland Dr., Orange - Inside of cappuccino machine needs to be cleaned of old foods. Need to repair or replace missing/broken floor tiles in back storage area. Score - 97 Crystal Seafood, 1609 16th St., Orange - Need to date and cover all foods inside coolers/freezers; no sanitizer was found inside restaurant; no certified food manager on staff; area and vents above fryers need to be cleaned of old grease; outside of all equipment needs to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 83 Exxpress Mart #21, 20871 S. Hwy. 62, Orange - Several gnats found at drink station; air vents/returns need to be cleaned of buildup of dust. need to clean all dead insects out of light shields throughout the store; inside of storage cabinets need to be cleaned of old syrup. Score - 94 Best Price Motel, 2610 IH-10 W., Orange - Found sausage at unsafe temperatures; several gnats found at dish sinks; need to clean storage cabinets and equipment of old foods. Score - 89 Donut Hole, 1613 16th St., Orange Found sausage/boudain/eggs at unsafe temperatures. Score - 95 Sunrise Donuts, 2830 Western Ave. B, Orange - Found sausage/ boudain/ eggs at unsafe temperatures; using same pan liners to bake kolaches. Score - 91 Tracy Seafood and Wings, 715 Texas Ave., Suite 1, Bridge City - Need to date all foods inside coolers/freeers. Score - 96 Denny’s Restaurant, 7112 IH-10 W., Orange - Need to date and cover all foods inside coolers/freezers; front reach-in cooler holding water, need to repair; entire kitchen - floors, vents above fryers and storage shelves need to be cleaned of old foods; found couple clean dishes with old foods still on them; floors in kitchen need to be repaired of broken floor tiles. Will follow up on cleaning. Score - 86

Find More Reports online www.therecordlive.com

Continued from Page 1B looked for any frozen squid as of yet, but I have used it when the sand trout run begins and a single piece will survive a lot of bites. We also used strips of squid rigged on jig heads many years ago when ﬁshing for ﬂounder in Kelso Bayou. No matter how large the

their annual Kids tournament, but the gang that did show up had a great time Saturday morning. After winning cash and trophies, they were all treated to hot dogs and drinks provided by Ancelet’s. e biggest winner of the day was Avery Saunders. anks to

the drawing at the end of the tournament and walked away with a lifetime license that I hope she will use and appreciate for years to come! Congratulations to everyone involved that took the time to make it a day to remember for the youngsters and their parents!

Realty, Teamcatch Lee Jones of Dawn over atLeethe the folks turnout, LCM Bear Tight End Mitchell makes an amazing one handed from a deflected pass from Paul Joubert an-Ty Manuel to buy never have she will S.A.L.T. and takesClub it to always the end wish zone more for a 31 yard touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: parents would bring their kids to other ﬁshing license. She won

The Record • Week of Wednesday, October14, 2015

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

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

Pray for Life-Link up with Life Chain Right to Life of Southeast Texas will sponsor a Life Chain event, Oct. 25, from 2:30-3:30 pm. Orange County locations for the event are First Baptist Church parking lot and St. Henry Catholic Church parking lot, (by 2:15 pm). Contact is Darrell Segura @ 720-9999. In Orange, meet at 16th St. and Burton Ave. by 2:15. Contacts are Brian and Becky Atkins at 731-7166. In Vidor, meet at Market Basket on Main St., by 2:15; contact JayMarie Granger at 781-8756 or Connie Midkiff at 769-4339. Bring lawn chairs, umbrellas and bottled water, but please come to pray. Your participation will make a difference as those in attendance pray for an end to abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide in our country.

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.

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

www.fumcorange.com

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

St. Mary Altar Society to hold gift shop luncheon

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.

The Saint Mary Altar Society Annual Gift Shop and Luncheon will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 am-2 pm in the Saint Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall, located at 912 W. Cherry. There will be homemade baked and canned goods, crafts, Christmas gifts galore, frozen entrees prepared by the ladies, a silent auction, Mrs. Santa’s Workshop, and much more. A Gumbo Luncheon will be served from 11 am-1 pm. Take-out is available, with containers furnished, and there is delivery available on orders of five or more. For delivery, call by Nov. 17. The $8 meal consists of gumbo and rice, potato salad, crackers, drink, and a dessert. Bring a friend and browse, shop and eat.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Wesley UMC celebrates fall festival

www.orangewesley.org

Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 North 37th St., Orange, will be celebrating their fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2–4 p.m. There will be hayrides, games, trunk or treat, food and a new feature, the safari bus. Come dressed up in your costumes.

trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange 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

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

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

Patronize ‘The Record’ Church Sponsors

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!

Become A Sponsor And List Your Business Here To Support Local Church News

like new autOmOtive Four Orange County Locations

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

8B The Record • Week of Wednesday, october 14, 2015

THE RECORD

• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Community Classifieds Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com

read it on: www.therecordlive.com

ALL HOME REPAIRS REMODELING ADD-ONS

Free Estimates CALL ANYTIME

COMPLETE HOME REMODELING

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

Big and Small

409-330-7882

No money up front

JAN’S

experience BEST RATES

LAWN CARE

Flower Beds

Light House Cleaning Will provode References

409-988-9232 TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

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

Home 735-8315 Cell 670-2040 adoPt a Pet, don’t shoP for Pets!

50 years AROUND

988-1659

Lone Star

Carpentry Remodel or Repair *Baths *Kitchens

*Porches *Doors *Windows, Etc. *Free Bids HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE 883-0205 735-5030

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

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

WIN TICKETS to the Renaissance Festival 2015 go to therecordlive. com and send us a message!

For Rent in Quiet Trailer Park BC Schools Large 2 BR 2 BA trailer with fireplace $400 deposit $750 month

Large 3BR 2 BA trailer

$400 deposit $875 month

Little 1BR trailer

We pay utilities on this one! $400 $650 month Leases required & must pass background check Bayou Pines Trailer Park

19603 Hwy 62 S. Orange

(409)656-8826 commercial 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)

Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

$15,000, (409) 4992128. (10/7) 37 plus acres for sale by owner in lcmisd, off 1130. 22 acres are mature trees, 15 acres cross fenced pasture. No owner finance. For more info call 337296-5401. (10/28) 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)7451115. (11/3)

beautiful lot in ofisd! M.H or build, cleared, culvert,to see and buy call (409) 499-2128. (10/14)

rePo tracts available. 2.4 acres and 2 acre in LcMISD,Mobile homes and livestock OK, water / sewer and electric is installed. Owner financing available. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLc, 409)745-1115. (11/3)

lot in ofisd. cleared, culvert, M.H. acceptable ot build,

10 acre tracts available in Mauriceville. Wooded, secluded

land for sale

acreage with private drive off Hwy 12, mobiles and livestock OK. Owner financing available. cOUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLc, 409)745-1115. (11/3) 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. call (409) 988-3930 or 722-2008. (10/7) home at 3705 West lark, orange 2/1 with carport, cA/H, large fenced yard. $49,000 409-9885196 home at 2506 n. 41st st. orange (Pinehurst) 3/2/2 Older brick home with Living room, kitchen, dining room and den w/fireplace combo, Ranch room, wood and tile floors. cA/H .835 acres *NO Owner Finance 409-746-2953 home for sale - must sell due to illness, clark Lane in new part of Oak creek Village. Please call to make an appointment to see. 409-670-9272

Here’s My Card

homes for rent 3br, 2ba, in West Orange, completely remodeled w/ hardwood floors, oak cabinets and fenced backyard. 1918 bowie. $720.00 month includes trash and $700.00 deposit. call 409-420-2767 3/2 in bcisd, spacious, cA/H, tiles throughout, 820 Dugas St., $900 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 474-1147. (tfn KD) 4/3/2 brick home in nice bridge city neighborhood on large corner lot. central Air/Heat. $1500 Month w/ $1000 Deposit 409-735-2030 orange, 1 bedroom older home/ 2 Duplexes on a little over an acre of land! Little cypress School District. Nice shady yard, corner lot, cement pad for carport. 409-735-6691 or 409728-0547 2/2 on the bayou, bc, 2 story, dock, beautiful view, you have to see it! Taking applications, references req., call for more info and an appointment to see @ (409) 735-3339. (10/14)

APARTMENTS

2 bedroom, 1.1/2 bath in bcisd. New laminate flooring. All appliances, plus W/D. Privacy fenced backyard with patio and Storage area. cA/H Quiet neighborhood. Small pet okay. Gas, Water & Trash paid. $650 mo. $325 deposit. 409-735-3856 sPacious 1/1 in bc, Garage apt. w/ enclosed staircase, good neighborhood, Garage door opener for safety, No indoor pets or smoking,No Hud, 575 Rachel, $575 monthly w/$500 dep., One year minimum, (409) 735-4875 or 7197328. (10/14)

AUTO

‘01 JEEP WRANGLER, 60th, anniversary edition, full body lift, KC running lights, 70K miles, in mint ction! $13,000, (409) 474-1147.

APPLIANCES

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

409-735-5305 or 409-886-7183

DANA MICHELLE JAMES INDEPENDANT BEAUTY CONSULTANT

(409) 988-9667 (CALL OR TEXT)

www.marykay.com/djames4782

Book a free facial party of 3 or more and receive a gift and 15% off your order! God First, Family Second, Career Third

ORANGE’S OLDEST HOMETOWN APPLIANCE & TV DEALER

SI NCE 1963

HARRY’S

APPLIANCE & SERVICE, INC.

• TELEVISIONS • FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS & DRYERS • RANGES • AIR CONDITIONERS We sell parts for all major brands - We service what we sell! FREE LOCAL 302 10th St. DELIVERY Orange

409•886•4111

Robert E. Hamm Agent

RobertHammInsuranceAgency 8747 9th Ave. Port Arthur, TX 77642

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

Want to play college sports ? thesportsjunkie.org. 409-460-4643

All Types of concrete Work commercial & Residential Specializing in House Foundations, Driveways, Metal building Slabs, Patios, etc.

con Mills, Owner 409-221-7978

FREE ESTIMATES

310 Edgemont Orange, TX 77630

BOAT

‘97 14’ ALUMACRAFT, 20 hp. Mercury, trailer, trolling motor, excellent cond., $3,200 OBO, (409) 474-1147. (tfn KD)

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) 4992121. (tfnKG) WANTED LOCAL PECANS, you pick I buy, (409) 988-5588. (10/14) INVACARE WHEELCHAIR, Motorized Pronto M51, sure step, excellent cond., $800, (409) 735-3785 or 9208395. (10/14)

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. Contact: Logistics Coordinator with American Industrial Minerals Office(409) 670-0320

BRIDGE CITY ISD

HIRING

BUS DRIVERS 4HRS A DAY $11.62/HOUR

Please call 409-735-1583 drivers/owner operators! Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr exp, Great Driving record.

serVIces SEWING to include: Halloween Costumes.

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

Moving/Garage Sale on 10/15, 16 & 17 opens at 7:30 am 4673 Nan Drive in Orange, 77632 off Hwy 62 North, 1/2 mile from IH 10, look for signs. Huge assortment of clothes men & womens all sizes, petite & plus sizes. New table top grill, lots of jewelry, small kitchen appliances, 12 pc china place setting plus 2 platters, furniture, 2 dining room tables and 8 chairs each. Nooks, kitchen itmes, sofa & love seat, wall art, baby car seat w/ 2 bases, stroller, kerosene heater, weed eaters, rv tow bar, brake buddy, linens, curtains, luggage & totes, GE White 30”Electric Range, regular convection oven with lots of features, white 30” vent a hood, HP Deskject F380 all in one printer/scanner/ copier. Lots more, Don’t miss this one!

adopt a pet, don’t sHop for pets!

sat.-sUn., 5017 oak ln., orG. McLewis (77632), behind Trampolines, 7 till ? sat., 285 Henry, bc (77611), 4 families, 7 till 1. Come see! sat., 235 bland, bc (77611), behind WalGreens, Big sale, 8 till 1. Indoor step ladder, household goods, religious books, fabric, picture frames, 25 cent table of Children’s books and small figurines, pet carriers, large 2 part wood screen animal cage - Make Offer! sat., 4820 WestMore, W.o., in Winnona park off Hwy 105 just W. of Hwy 87 (77630?), 8 till 1. Furniture, TV’s, beautiful clothing, lots more of everything! sat., 210 n. cloVer, bc (77611), 8 till 5. Household items, all size child/adult clothes, Blue Jeans size 8-20, videos, TV, Microwave, printer, toaster, wheel chair, toys, much more! sat., 4360 s. HWy 87, bc/orG. (77630), next to Cemetery, 8 till ? Electric equip. and wire, misc. tools, 4 wheeler parts, 2 mini dragsters, ‘04 Vette, 24’ enclosed trailer, misc.

apply in person only at robert’s Meat Market

sat., 744 rose lane, McleWIs (77632), 1 mile N. of Flying J truck stop om Hwy 62, follow signs, Estate/garage sale, Flea Market, thrift store, retail vendors welcome! 8 till 4. Many items at G/ sale prices, ALL MusT GO! Cash only, no checks.

see tina Myers before 5pm.

www.therecordlive.com

Grocery/prodUce

person needed, exp. required. no phone calls!

The Record • Week of Wednesday, october 14, 2015 9B

GaraGe sales

read It on:

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 and set October 12, 2015 as the deadline for a party to file a request for a hearing on the application. 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.

sat. 10/17 chasse Hollow (off FM 1130) in Orange starting at 8 am to noon. Baby & Toddler equipment, Z28 Camaro Wheels, Table Lamps, set of dishes and more. Garage & plant sale Fri 10/16 & sat 10/17 at 3163 strong Rd. in OF starting at 7am. Take 1442 to Cajun Way to the end of the street. House on left. New TV stand, green glassware, dishes, pots, too much to mention. Don’t miss it! yard sale sat. Oct 17 at 730 am located at 3212 Western Ave. WO (across J&M Carwash) Wedding dress, treadmill, books, puzzles, coach purses, household itmes and much more.

sunsetlogistics.com

281-693-4587 or 888-215-4285

DRIVERs-COMpANy CDL-A FLExIBLE HOME TIME. ExCELLENT MONEy & BENEFITs. WE’RE HIRING. LOADs OF WORk! NO TOuCH FREIGHT.

ESTATE SALE GLENDA’S BAKE A CAKE 3300 Western Ave Fri 10/16 & Sat 10/17 8am to 3 pm

CASH ONLY Baking supplies, Pans, Wedding Items, Valentines, Christmas, Graduation, Microwave, Cookbooks, Commercial Ovens, Desk, Lighted Displays PLEASE PARK IN BACK!

THE STATE OF TEXAS 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

adopt a pet today!

800-588-7911 x125

MORE EXPERIENCE = ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

WIN TICKETS to the Renaissance Festival 2015 go to therecordlive. com and send us this message!

101415

LOCAL WORK BEAUMONT AREA Excellent Benefits including 401K Plus Sign-On Bonus for Experienced Drivers Quarterly Safety Bonuses CDL-A w/ “X” Endorsement 1 year 18-Wheeler or Tanker Experience Needed eoe

Apply Online at w w w. g u l f m a r k e n e r g y. c o m

Call: 800 – 577– 8853

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

$75.00 per week rent

Ginger & Co

220 East Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City, Texas

735-4220 ask for Ginger

SINCE 1963

10B

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 14, 2015