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Vol. 57 No. 26

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, October 28, 2015

County discusses patrol vehicles for OCSO David Ball

For The Record

Though no action was taken regarding the Orange County Sheriff’s Office patrol car fleet for the remainder of 2015-2016 fiscal year, it was the longest discussed agenda item and at times, the most heated.

The Orange County Commissioners Court met on the afternoon of October 27 at the regular meeting. John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said

the court promised they would look at the issue after the budget was adopted on October 1 because there was no money left to purMerritt chase them.

Banken said these patrol vehicles are not for the sheriff, but for the citizens of Orange County. The vote was 3 to 2

with Banken and David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner, voting no.

“There’s got to be some way to get some cars for this department,” he said.

County Judge Brint Carlton said the contingency capital outlay fund was created at this time and money was taken from every department. He said there was $355,000 in the contingency capital outlay fund with $60,000 spent for a fire alarm system for the Or-

ange County Jail, $118,000 for a new voting machine, and $172,000 for a new chip spreader with $5,000 left over.

There is $500,000 in the contingency fund with $190,000 in a line item transfer for juvenile probation leaving around $310,000.

“The Orange County Sheriff’s Office was treated like every other department,” Carlton said.

Sheriff Keith Merritt asked Carlton what ability or what

means does his department have to purchase the new vehicles. Carlton said the funds they have collected such as drug forfeiture funds.

Merritt said it is against U.S. Department of Justice guidelines to use drug forfeiture funds to purchase the vehicles.

“That is typically something the county buys for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office,” Merritt said.

Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, said those

funds are to supplement and not supplant the budget. Merritt added not other department has those means.

Carlton said the District Attorney’s office have collected funds. Merritt said the D.A.’s office hasn’t been asked to use those funds as the OCSO has been asked.

“Your interpretation is different from mine,” Carlton said.

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Orange approves police car purchases OCP seeking Steel Magnolias Staff Report

Auditions for “Steel Magnolias” is set for Nov. 2, at 7:00 and Nov. 3, at 8:00. Auditions will be held at Orange Community Players, 708 West Division, Orange. Parts that are available are: Truvy Jones, 40ish. Owner of the beauty shop. Annelle Dupuy-Desoto, 19, Beauty shop assistant. Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, 25, prettiest girl in town. Ouiser (pronounced “Weezer”) Boudreaux, 66ish. The parts of Clairee Belcher and M’Lynn Eatenton are pre-cast.

The women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, “real characters”.

They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures.

Dates for the show are: Feb. 11,12,13 and Sunday matinee on the 14. And the second week: Feb. 18,19,20 and close the show with a Sunday matinee on Feb. 21.

After the show is cast, There will be read thrus for several days in November and start some rehearsals early December before the holidays and then the month of January.

So make sure you come with these dates in mind and if there is a conflict if you are selected for a role, discuss it with the director. “Practice makes perfect.” Rehearsals are generally from 6:30ish to 10:00 during the week and not many on the weekends until we get into tech or if we need more rehearsals.

For information contact the director, Diana Hill, 313-1459.

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David Ball

For The Record

Some Orange police officers will be sporting new rides.

The Orange City Council approved a resolution to purchase five Chevrolet Tahoes through Houston-Galveston Area Council for $174,825 and the approval to purchase equipment through Silsbee Fleet Group for $28,589. The agenda item was approved at the regular meeting of the city council on the evening of October 27.

Police chief Lane Martin five vehicles from the fleet have more than 100,000 miles on them. The old vehicles will be placed on the Renee Bates Auction for sale to the highest bidder.

As a government entity, the city receives larger discounts than businesses through fleet purchases or the public through negotiation.

Also approved was a resolution authorizing the city’s participation in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block grant award of $309,582.

The city submitted a grant allocation request with its Five Year Consolidate Plan and First Year Annual Plan on August 13, Oubre 2015. The review of the Year 2 Annual Action Plan has been completed and approved by HUD. This grant is for administration, social services, and demolition of substandard structures.

A resolution was approved to accept a grant for $10,000 from the Nelda c. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation for the Orange Fire Department.

The grant is for the purchase of a portable fire extinguisher training system for OFD. Similar grants from the Foundation in past years have used for the purchase of computer equipment and fire prevention training aids.

This money would purchase the Bullex Intelligent Training

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OC group finds their sign vandalized David Ball

For The Record

One Orange County organization had a surprise Tuesday morning albeit not a pleasant one for them.

Some members of Orange County Atheists discovered their Adopt A Highway sign on FM 1135 was vandalized with spray paint. The group had the signs erected two weeks ago.

Member Clara Gilley said she has been very angry all

morning.

“We were going to hold a meeting soon for our cleanup day. We haven’t even had a chance for that,” she said. “It’s scarier acknowledging we’re atheist in public (since the vandalism). My husband said he’s surprised it wasn’t shot in addition to being spray painted.”

Gilley said she contacted someone with the Texas Department of Transportation

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Kaelan Long, an eighth-grader at Community Christian School in Orange, has invented more than 10 board games.

Games are child’s play for 8th grade inventor

David Ball

For The Record

Kaelan Long just completed his 10th board game in two years.

This game is called HOMEosphere, a science game involving three layers of the atmosphere and the object is to go around the board and get back home to earth. He also made the coins, the dices and the game pieces. He also made game cards for ozone protection before reaching the next level.

“This is my first science game,” he said.

What’s so impressive, however, is that Kaelan is an eighth-grader at Community Christian School.

“One day he just thought of it,” said Haylee Long, his mother. “He’s very creative

and very analytical. Art is his favorite subject. He went to his room and it took him like seven to eight hours to do it.

He did this all on his own He pulled it all together. His room is one big art studio.”

Kaelan used pastels and an acrylic to bake the game pieces.

She added both she and her husband are artistic and Kaelan is very artistic.

His science teacher, Sallie Haynes, said Kaelan is “extremely talented in so many ways.”

This game started as an extra credit project and grew from there.

“He makes use of his talents.

This is his hobby. The components he made are the things we learned,” she said.

Haylee said they may try to market HOME-osphere as

something science teachers could use.

Kaelan’s first game was in the fifth-grade. His second to the last game made in July 2014 was called Pizza Pond with pizza lilly ponds, pizza topping frog characters, and the dice.

Another game is called Rabbit Race where you can grow a garden square for your rabbit.

Haylee thinks this also could be used as a scientific game since it involves planting and growing.

He and his cousin also collaborated and made a game together last summer.

“It takes me a week or two to make a game (on average),” he said. “It’s like a puzzle I have to put together.

“I like the games Monopoly,

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Historic band playing old stomping grounds David Ball

For The Record

Some history will make its way to Orange this weekend.

And though some of the names have changed, the music lives on.

The Fabulous Boogie Kings will play from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, October 30 at the VFW Hall at 5303 N.16th St. in Orange. Doors open at 6 p.m. It will be BYOB and the VFW will sell setups and beer. Tickets are $20 at Swamp Pop Sound Shop at 409-753-7773, or call Nor-

The Fabulous Boogie Kings will play from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, October 30 at the VFW Hall at 5303 N.16th St. in Orange. Doors open at 6 p.m. The band roots reach back to the 1950s.

man Guillot at 409-877-2676.

Mid-County residents may call Linda or Clifton at 409-9609732.

There will also be a costume contest with first, second and third place.

Guillot, the promoter, said this will be the first time he will bring the Boogie Kings to Orange and he plans to bring in more weekend entertainment and things to do in Orange County.

“I’m planning on doing some car shows, dances, and some regular shows with bands like

the Boogie Kings, local country bands, and Willie Tee and Cypress and an Elvis impersonator this summer. I can also help people with a band for a party or whatever,” he said.

Guillot was born and raised in Orange. He retired from sales a few years ago and he wanted to do something to help bring entertainment into Orange. A friend since childhood, Jimmy Guidry, did a few shows and got Guillot started in promoting.

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Boogie Kings coming to Orange “He’s very good at what he (Guidry) does,” he said.

Guillot is also assisted in promoting shows by Don Crawford and Alex Villarea.

Guillot, himself, is also an entertainer. He sang for the Louisiana Hayride from 1976 to 1977 and a band named The Regals in Houston.

“It’s not a one-man deal. It takes a lot of time, leg work, and negotiations. I’ve learned the ins and outs about negotiations through sales,” Guillot said.

The Boogie Kings may be a group people haven’t heard in the last 30 years. They’ve been touring Texas the last five years and playing some private shows.

“This is what we listened to.

We would dance to them across the river. It’s a great feeling to go back and hear that music and have our good times,” he said. “All the guys do a great job with the swamp pop and blueeyed soul. I do have some tickets left; I’ll probably have them at the door and sell $25 per ticket. I’m hoping to be sold out.”

Though there have been some changes to the lineup of The Fabulous Boogie Kings, there are still some original members from the 1960s and 1970s, according to Guillot.

Many singers have performed with them such as Parker James and Everett Brady. James has been with them since he was 19. Duane Yates brought James along and groomed him for The Boogie Kings sound.

“They are professionals from the word go,” Guillot said.

In an earlier article in The Record, Roy Dunn reported in Down Life’s Highway that longtime Boogie King Ned Theall, age 72, died in 2010.

“The death of Ned Theall, 72, caught me by surprise. He

had lived the nightlife of a musician for years and in time that takes it’s toll,” he wrote. “Ned however, never smoked, drank, used drugs or abused food. I have been aware for many years of heart problems in his family history. My half-sisters, first cousins of Ned, fight the same problem that killed their father and Ned’s father – who were brothers, at an early age.

Ned’s brother Skip and I were the same age, Ned three years younger but always just a couple of grades behind us in school. He had a younger brother, Gary who is an attorney in Abbeville and a sister, June. His mother was head of the draft board in Abbeville.”

After serving in the Air Force, Ned became a college music professor but his call was always to play and write music. Several years ago, after playing with the Fabulous Boogie Kings since the 1950s, Ned bought and managed the popular group. Over the last few years we had visited about his hanging up his horn, which he played sparingly over recent times. Ned and the Boogie Kings put on a few “farewell” tours but he just couldn’t give it up. I can relate with that.

Ironically, just a couple of weeks ago Gene Bourgeois (Jivin’ Gene) and I were visiting about those long ago Abbeville days. Gene spoke of spending time in the Cajun town while visiting his grandparents, who lived there. He said he was impressed at age 12 and 13 by the Abbeville boys who had so much talent and who he found to be cool. He recalled not only Ned but also Bobby Guidry, aka Bobby Charles, and Warren Schexnider, aka Warren Storm who played drums in his father’s band before launching his career. Bobby Charles had just written and recorded “See

County business Merritt said he doesn’t want to, but he may have to send a letter to the DOJ stating the OCSO can’t maintain their current level of service. The department has gained only 10 cars the past four years. Some of the vehicles go back to the mid 2000s with more than 150,000 miles.

“We’ve run out of repair money ($2,650 in budget cuts).

I’m asking y’all what direction to take. I have an obligation to my employees and the citizens,” Merritt said. “You have to look at what your priority islaw enforcement or patching a road. This is keeping me from doing my job and this will fall back on me.”

He told of one incident where OCSO officers were transporting a prisoner and their vehicle broke down in Brenham.

Carlton said if there is still no money in the contingency capital outlay fund in the future, they won’t be able to buy the patrol vehicles. He pointed out there was money for the vehicles in the preliminary budget. Merritt said that funding was taken out at the last min-

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You Later Alligator,” followed by many other songs recorded by others. Ned brought his trumpet everywhere he went.

“Gene became like a little brother to me. His mom and dad always put me up when I blew into Port Arthur. Gene learned to play a guitar that came from my boarding house roommate’s brother. While visiting Harry Waddell’s folks in Rock Island, his brother Tom gave Gene’s brother Kenneth a guitar. Gene picked it up and learned to play on it and as they say, the rest is history,” Dunn wrote.

Ned was best known as the longtime leader of the Fabulous Boogie Kings, the legendary Hall of Fame “blue-eyed soul” band. Ned dedicated his life to a body of work that will not soon be duplicated or surpassed. His incomparable talent lent itself to the genius that was Ned Theall. Through his horn, composing and arranging, he created a sound that was the soul of Louisiana which was his gift to the fans and musicians worldwide that he touched and inspired along the way. He wrote such songs as “Philly Walk” and “I Love That Swamp Pop Music.” He will be remembered as one of Louisiana’s great musicians. He truly was the Boogie King.

Through the late 1950s and 1960s the band played every Saturday night at the Big Oaks Club on Interstate 10 near Orange. The band built a large following. They entertained on the beach in Galveston every Sunday where they drew thousands of youngsters from Orange, the Houston area and into Central Texas. The band later played throughout the country with long engagement in California and Las Vegas and recorded more than 20 albums and 200 songs.

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ute in the budget that was passed.

Carlton said the county is not in a position to fund the vehicles out of contingency capital outlay funds.

Merritt said maybe the zerobased budget should had been passed last year instead of this year. Carlton said the commissioners court budgeted the best they could do.

“It means everyone gets what is available,” Carlton said.

Merritt said the money was in the budget, but it was used in other places.

Auditor Mary Johnson suggested with the little bit of money left in the fund, maybe the county could obtain one or two vehicles on a lease as an alternative way to finance. She added there are companies who specifically meet capital needs.

“We can have capital leases,” she said.

Banken said commissioners need to look at five cars to lease.

“I apologize. It was in the budget. We owe the citizens of Orange County better. The

sheriff’s office needs the proper equipment to do their jobs,” he said.

Merritt said the OCSO has looked at leases before and it can get “very expensive,” particularly for the wear and tear of a patrol vehicle.

Barry Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner, asked if the county could do one-year short-term leases for the next four to five years. Clint Hodgkinson, chief deputy, said the OCSO would become stuck in a lease and locked into a price.

Merritt originally requested 15 vehicles at $35,875 each for a total of $538,000. Eight would be used for patrol and seven would be used for support.

Banken said the budget was “butchered” when it was adopted because there wasn’t enough time to look it over.

Merritt said $139,000 was taken out of the OCSO budget and it would had been a courtesy to let him know what was taken out. The department also had more than $1 million in restricted funds for software they were required to have and $63,000 had to be taken out of

He is survived by his wife Rene, who says the Boogie Kings will continue as a group.

He leaves four children and several grandchildren.

Ned was a rare talent. I had known him all of my life. Often when he was in the area he came by the office to visit. He’s the first of a very talented group of young men to die who started their brand of music in our little Cajun town. Bobby Charles, who wrote hits for Fats Domino, Willie and other stars, is the only one who still lives in Abbeville.

In the mid-1960s, the band expanded to include Ned Theall, a trumpeter from Abbeville, who ultimately became the group’s leader. Because of Theall, and his tremendous

musical arrangement skills, the band changed its style of music from swamp pop, to a more successful, blue-eyed soul sound of music. In early 1965, the band released its first selftitled album on the Jin label and recorded at Floyd Soileu’s studio in Ville Platte, Louisiana. During this time, the band was provided strong leadership from front man Clint West (Born “Clinton Joseph Guillory” August 11, 1938). West booked the Boogie Kings in venues outside the Evangeline Parish and Acadiana area.

West’s vocals on songs such as “Try Me” and “Big Blue Diamonds” provided enormous success for the Boogie Kings.

Despite the overwhelming success brought on by the leader-

Orange council System, an environmentally friendly portable fire extinguisher training system.

Chief David Frenzel wrote in a memorandum the procurement of this tool will not only make this valuable training available to the adult groups

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within the community, but will allow the department to utilize this training aid with their commercial and industrial partners wit which they hod industrial district contracts.

Assistant Chief Lee Ann Brown said prior to this, the

OFD had to borrow a fire extinguisher system from the Lamar Institute of Technology.

Lastly, Hughie Allen and Laura Floyd were voted on by the city council to be re-elected to Orange County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

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who said new signs are being ordered at no charge to the group. Gilley said she doesn’t know who vandalized their signs, but she said Orange County Atheists would like to reach out to local churches and come up with a discussion

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ship of Clint West, the band separated from its front man (West). Clint West then led his own version of the Boogie Kings, “The Fabulous Kings.” and has been honored with several Hall of Fame Honors for his musical talents.

The band began to feature trumpeter G.G. Shinn on vocals, who had previously been only an occasional vocalist. By May of that year, Jerry LaCroix, (performing under the name Jerry “Count” Jackson) joined the group. Jerry and G.G. sang several numbers as a duet, a feature only rarely seen in American rhythm and blues, and probably unique in the South at that time.

panel in order to prevent this in the future and maybe come to a mutual understanding.

“The Constitution allows us to believe what we want to or not believe,” she said. “We’re planning a holiday drive for either food, or toys, or both for

the needy. We helped with the school supplies drive and we work at a local dog pound. We aren’t opposed to accepting help from anyone when it comes to our charity events.

The whole point is to help as many people as we can.”

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Sorry and Candy Land.”

Kaelan also likes video games, he particularly finds Mario Brothers games inspiring. Even in his board games, he uses special power-ups as found in video games.

He already has a good start

since he would like to either design board games or video games after gaining an art degree when he grows up.

In fact, his mom said he may get a Mario Maker for Christmas so he can start making his own games.

Kaelan Long is seeking sponsors to get his games marketed and launched.

Those interested may contact him at kaelandlong@gmail. com

the drug forfeiture fund to purchase new tasers that were needed.

Carlton said the budget was unanimously approved. Banken said commissioners only had 10 minutes to look it over before the vote. Carlton asked Banken if he voted for something he didn’t know.

Dubose said at the beginning of the year the county had $4 million in reserve and he doesn’t know where it went.

“Citizens won’t jump on you if you spend too much, but they will if the roads are too bad,” he said.

Carlton said if the county the ability it would take care of the matter then and there.

On another agenda item, commissioners issued a resolution regarding a new publicprivate tollway extending 10 miles from the intersection of State Highway 105 and U.S. Highway 96/69 in Beaumont eastward to FM 105 and Interstate 10 in Vidor, including the installation of a new elevated crossing over the Neches River for the “105 Tollway.”

Scott Young with Strategic Planning and Project Development, said they would start the public-private toll road with Texas Turnpike Corporation to

build the needed toll road.

The two entities would tie in with the Texas Department of Transportation to build the 10mile facility across the river.

TxDOT, however, must first reach an agreement with the groups before proceeding. That is why they need the support of local entities such as Orange County, Jefferson County, the city of Vidor, and the city of Beaumont.

Young stressed this is a preliminary corridor and they don’t want to invest until they have the support. Construction costs are anticipated to be $150 million and funds would be raised from the private entities.

Environmental studies and preplanning also need to be completed.

Carlton asked if this would cost anything for the taxpayers of Orange County. Young said no tax money will be used for the building project.

Carlton then asked if the toll bridge could be used during emergency issues such as evacuations. Young answered yes.

He added another benefit to the project is all the additional economic development it will bring to the area just by construction workers lodging and eating here.

Carlton asked if residents would be forced to use the toll road. Young said they would not.

Burton said his hand out from the company gave an April 2017 date for TxDOT approval and he wanted to know how soon construction would begin. Young said approval comes in various phases and it’s a collaborative process.

Dubose asked Young he knew how much the toll would be. He said he didn’t know yet, but it would have to meet market conditions and cover costs.

Dubose then asked if it would be a toll booth or a tag system.

Young said it would use electronic tags. Burton asked if the tags would work in Houston.

Young said they are working on interoperability.

Next, Dubose asked if there would be a cost to the county even if the project “flopped.”

Young said there would not be.

He then asked Young if there would be some kind of bond election for the project. Young said bonds are the typical way to pay for such projects.

Burton asked if the toll system would be suspended during emergency evacuations.

Young answered yes.

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October is SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Debby Schamber For The Record

Across the U.S. expectant mothers will feel their baby’s first kick while others will listen to their newborn baby’s first cry.

Others are not so fortunate since about 13 babies will be lost to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other unexpected deaths. More than 70 new parents on a daily basis will hear nothing but silence from their stillborn baby. In addition, countless lives will be lost to miscarriage.

October is SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. On October 25, 1988, President Ronald Reagan designated the entire month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The movement was organized by leaders, of a nonprofit organization in Wayzata, Minnesota. Locally an Orange couple is mourning the loss of two babies due to separate incidents of miscarriage.

Josie, 23, and Jacob Leblanc,24, have been together since high school. They did not attend the

same high school, but met when Orangefield High School played against West Orange-Stark in a football game. Josie spotted Jacob working in the concession stand.

She set out to get his attention by purchasing items at the stand.

“I didn’t even want the things I got,” she said.

But, it was worth it. She not only got his attention, but they fell in love and got married in January 2015. Becoming parents would made the fairy tale complete. However, they lost their first child after 10 weeks and their second after only eight weeks of pregnancy. Their hopes and dreams of becoming a family were quickly taken from them. But, they are not alone since about 75 percent of miscarriages occur in the first trimester.

Unfortunately, miscarriages are a common occurrence. According to information from the March of Dimes, it is estimated one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. Losses before a positive pregnancy test makes the numbers higher with 40 percent of all conceptions resulting in a

loss. Generally, there are about 4.4 million confirmed pregnancies in the U.S. every year. of those up to one million will end in a loss. More than 500,000 pregnancies each year end in miscarriage, about 26,000 end in stillbirth, 19,000 end in infant death during the first month and approximately 39,000 end in infant death in the first year.

“Most people aren’t aware of what we go through,” Josie said.

“To me, we are still parents.”

The couple misses the opportunity of what may have been.

Together, they enjoy their time together and their two cats. The

cats are “spoiled rotten.”

Jacob tried consoling his wife by celebrating Mother’s Day with her. But, Josie wanted nothing of it. She was not ready for this.

However, she keeps the ultrasound picture of her first baby in a small card. She admits they put on a brave front and act as though everything is alright.

“Nobody understands how we feel,’ Josie said. “It still hurts. It is like losing someone you loved. “ When pregnant, Josie said she did everything “by the book.” She took all her vitamins and listened to doctor’s orders with no heavy lifting. She catches herself patting on her “tummy” as if the baby is still there. When out in public and seeing other families together with their babies is tough for the couple.

Josie will endure some testing to see if the cause of the miscarriages can be uncovered. She hopes the issue will be resolved and someday she will become pregnant and carry the baby to term. Until then, the couple will save their money and continue to love unconditionally and spoil their cats.

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From The Creaux’s Nest ORANGE COUNTY’S LOSS, NEWTON’S GAIN For awhile now we have known that some citizens of Newton County have been after Bobby Fillyaw to run for county judge. At the time, Bobby had a good job as executive director of Orange County Economic Development Corps that he liked. After Orange County and the City of Orange decided they wanted to go in a different direction, the folks in Newton County started pressing Bobby. His dad was a longtime, well-respected county judge, who served with commissioner Bo Lewis, former state representative Ron Lewis’s father. Bobby has had a constant connection with Newton County. He maintained a home there and also is the radio voice of the Newton Eagles football team.

It’s often been said that “You don’t go through, you have to go to it.”

It’s an isolated county with not much industry. It’s not on the main drag to water or the interstate but it has potential. Bobby Fillyaw is the perfect fit with his background and a county that he knows really well.

Bobby Fillyaw and Shirley Zimmerman will be missed. I haven’t attended a function in the last few years that one or both were not in attendance. They are good for the community and have a keen interest in civic endeavors that benefit the entire community. Presently they are working on some projects that I hope materialize before they leave in December. I think it was a mistake to break up the OCEDC because it allowed all cities to participate as a unit with the county and port.

Bobby and Shirley are not only our friends, they are friends of the entire county. They will be missed. Best wishes to both*****I’d best get going before I get run off. Hop on board, come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

OVER THE LAST WEEK Since I last sat here several things of interest have taken place.

First was what would V.P. Joe Biden do? We said he couldn’t win and shouldn’t run. He announced that he was out over the weekend he confirmed he couldn’t beat Hillary. Next was the long anticipated Benghazi Republican special committee lynch mob putting Sec. Clinton in the hot seat. I had predicted that the hearing would backfire on the Republicans. Hillary showed the country how very smart and knowledgeable she is. The Repubs had seven lawyers on the panel, four were former prosecutors. She made that bunch look like Ned and Nancy in the first primer. When Bill was president people used to say, “The brains behind Bill is Hillary.” She was a successful lawyer in her own right. She had been the wife of an attorney general, First Lady of a state, First Lady of the United States, an effective U.S. Senator and the most traveled Secretary of State ever. She is the most experienced, qualified candidate to run for president. The congressional witch hunt was designed to lead to her defeat by branding her not trustworthy and questioning her honesty. The truth is the committee was dishonest.***I also had reported that Paul Ryan was too smart to take the speaker’s job if he had aspirations for higher office. He did however get the support of three major GOP factions and agreed to become the next speaker, only a few hard-line conservatives withheld support. I hope for the good of the country he is the unifying figure the house has needed because the congress has been obstructionist. I’m not buying it will be different with so many extremist. Congressman Kevin Brady should be the new chair of the Ways and Means Committee replacing Ryan. The 2015 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets started Tuesday. Baseball is and has always been a blue collar sport. The Mets have the pitching, the Royals the hitters.

The pitchers usually win but in this case I pick the Royals in seven games.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the death of Bill Triggs, 80, who passed away Oct. 24. William Decatur Triggs was a native of Vermillion Parish, born in Gueydon, Louisiana. Bill retired from Dupont and was a former councilman for the City of Pinehurst. He was very involved in church activities and was one of the founders and driving force of Orange Christian Services. Our condolences to his wife Jerry and her family. Bill was a good man. Please see obituary.*****We were also saddened to learn of the death of James Robert Dunaway, Jr., 51, who passed away Oct. 5 in Fort Worth. Service was held last Saturday, Oct. 24. He was a graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School.

James was the son of longtime Orange attorney James Dunaway.

Like his dad he loved music. To his wife Ema, their sons, dad and twin sisters, our deepest sympathies. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 Mountains of debris, tons of timber have been removed from the county. The truck loads they are bringing in are unbelievable according to Judge Carl Thibodeaux. So far the U.S. Corps of Engineers had disposed of 864,246 cubic yards of vegetation but 20 foot mountains of tree trunks still remain. They are ground into chips. The argument between the Corps and the county is that the Corps says the county owns the chips.Thibodeaux says the county doesn’t want the chips.

The Corps says they belong to the county and are piling up at the IH-10 and 1442 site, near the landfill. Construction debris, like roof shingles, metal and such, will have to be picked up later. So far $65 million has been spent in Orange, Newton and Jasper counties on removing tree debris. (Editor’s note: It was unbelievable, something you would have to see to believe. Life was not back to normal but everyone did the best they could.*****Sheril Blanchette Moore, 59, a Bridge City native and longtime BC homemaking teacher was found dead

Oct. 27, near Amber, Oklahoma. She was a Rita evacuee who was traveling to her son’s home in Colorado. She had been missing for a month before her SUV was found. Her remains were discovered in a pasture about a half mile from her automobile. So far cause of death not known.*****Jessica Bland was chosen as homecoming queen at Bridge City High. She is the daughter of longtime B.C. coach Joe Blanda. Orangefield High chose pretty Brittni Mires as homecoming queen.*****Vergie Moreland, Orange county treasurer, serving her fourth term, was named “Outstanding County Treasurer” for 2005, by the Treasure Association of Texas at the convention in Kerrville. The state has 254 counties and 245 county treasures.*****Joe Burke, a well-known citizen and philanthropist, gave a gift of $100,000 to the Orange Lions Club, in honor of those who have done so much for the annual carnival. Burke chose Leroy Boehme, Sr. and J.H. David, Jr., two of the club’s oldest members to receive the donation. Attorney Roy Wingate presented the check on behalf of Burke. (Editor’s note: Joe passed away a few years ago.)*****It’s a big, big game coming up for undefeated West Orange-Stark, led by quarterback Kenneth Beasley against undefeated Bridge City, led by quarterback John Dishon.

Both teams are 9-0. W.O.S. defensive coach Cornell Thompson, who was a member of the West Orange Chiefs when the same situation came up ending 20-20 with B.C. winning on penetrations. The ‘1965 Cinderella Cards’ went all the way to state. Saturdays game for the 24-3A championship could result in one going all the way. Coach Dan Hooks was worried that because of Rita this great bunch might not finish their season. Thanks to Orangefield superintendent Mike Gentry, who is district chairman, allowed the teams to play three games in eight days. Hooks said it was tough but fair. Claude Tarver is B.C. head coach.*****Last call for ‘Blue Roofs.’ Sign up now.

Many, many roofs remain damaged.*****Ginger and Company welcomes beauticians Pam Seymour, Bobbie McFarland, Judi Hildalgo, Linda Estillette and Robbie Whitson.*****Ronda and Allen Nation welcome new son Zachary to the world. (Editor’s note: “Happy 10th birthday Zachary.”*****Kaycie Tilley, age 17, is chosen Little Cypress-Mauriceville homecoming queen. Exactly 20 years ago, her mom Stacy was homecoming queen at LC-M. The mom and daughter are very close. Kayce plans to attend East Texas Baptist in Marshall where she plans to play volleyball. (Editor’s note: I always wonder how life has turned out for those youngsters.

For example, Kaycie might have married, maybe kids, etc., and mom Stacy is 10 years older.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Leroy Cash, 78, of Orange, died Oct. 24. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Ruth Ann.*****Leona Hubbard, 76, of Orange, died Oct. 25. She was a retired case worker for the American Red Cross.*****Joyce Grant, 73, of Orange, died Oct. 26. She was a Red Cross volunteer at the hospital. She was a 52 year member of Beta Sigma Phi.*****Archell Lee Weatherford, 87, of Orange, died Oct. 26. he served in the U.S. Air Force and was a planner and estimator for the Naval Station.*****Carl L. Johnson, 69, of Buna, died Oct. 27.

He was a U.S. Army veteran. Services were held at Dorman Funeral Home.*****Charlie Reynolds, 76, of Bridge City died Oct. 27. He was retired from Dupont.*****Raymond Dalton Woodard, 77, of Bridge City, died Saturday, Oct. 29. He was a native of Coushatta, LA. He was a 66 year resident of the area and was retired from Gulf States.

He had served in the U.S. Air Force.*****Claudia F. Grimes, 87, of Orange, died Monday, Oct. 31. (Editor’s note: This writer remembers Miss Claudia quite well. She was a waitress at Buddy Rhodes’ Bengal Cafe, on Green Ave., and the Tower Restaurant on MacArthur Circle.

She later worked at the Jack Tar Restaurant. Her only daughter, Emma, was married to Melvin Scales.*****A memorial service will be held Nov. 5, at Claybar Chapel in Bridge City, for Sheril Blanchette Moore, 59. Her body was discovered in Oklahoma. She was a Rita evacuee.

40 Years Ago-1975 Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Willey celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 23. They were married in 1915 by Judge O.W. Burton at Lemonville. They have made their home on Texia Road in Mauriceville since 1917. They have two sons, Harris and Ernie, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild. They are considered to be a couple of the county’s finest citizens.*****The resignation of longtime county commissioner Casey Peveto on Oct. 31 brings speculation that Dudley Baker, 37, would be named by commissioners to replace Peveto.*****W.A. Hardin, husband of historian newspaper editor Nina Hardin, passed away this week.*****George H. Bush, United States Representative to China, has been named to head the C.I.A. It’s speculated that he will get more ink and would be a strong vice-presidential candidate with President Ford in the next election. (Editor’s note: Ford picked Bob Dole instead and they were beaten by Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale.)*****We understand that when Bridge City police chief Wilson Roberts and councilman Shirley Marks were in Houston for four days last week, that they obtained a library card and a stub from a museum and zoo. This was, hopefully, to convince their wives of their behavior while in the big city.*****Mrs. Ruby Pickard is well now and back in the real estate business.*****Fain Holbrook and the crew at Conn’s sent radio personality Bill Clark a cake with a horse mounted on top. The horse head was buried in the cake and the hind-end sticking up.*****Bridge City manager Bill McClure and his shapely wife, Betty, celebrate their 23rd anniversary.*****Of the new NFL coaches, Bum Phillips is without prominence as a former big time player, yet brings six victories with the Houston Oilers. This nearly matches the entire output of the other five ‘name’ coaches; Paul Wiggins, 3 wins; Bart Starr, 1; Jack Pardee, 2; Forrest Gregg, 1; and Ted Marchibroda, 2.*****Bridge City Cardinals defeat Stark 4414. Ken Berrian #76 offensive tackle for B.C., was fatally shot in a hunting accident on Saturday. A junior, Ken was a two-year letterman.

He won’t be around when Bridge City faces Silsbee in it’s final game.

Teammates dedicated the game to him. Silsbee won 21-20. Some of Ken’s teammates Charles Warner, Art Simmons, Richard Slayden, Gary Worster and others expressed sadness and called him a leader who gave 100 percent.*****Six-year-old Craig Corder catches his first fish at a Redfish hole on Cow Bayou. the hand-size catch was a long way from being a keeper but to that little guy, it didn’t matter, it was a great fish, and his first.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Everyone had a great time at the Roccafort Roast. Many old friends got to visit while others renewed old acquaintances. Shirley wasn’t allowed to speak.*****Trinity Baptist Church, 1819 N. 16th. St. in Orange is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. They want to thank all veterans for their service.

Come and go as you like.*****For most of my life someone has tried to limit my consumption of chicken eggs. I’ve always insisted that eggs are good for you. “Grandma ate them every day and lived to be in her 90’s.” Now USA Today reported, in their last Thursday issue, that a new study finds that cholesterol may hold the key to curing cancer. It seems everything claimed to be bad for you has turned out to be good for you. In reaction to the news, the price of pork futures has doubled and stock prices of lard fat industries (LFIMA) closed at an historic high. Now a new report says processed red meat, including pork, causes cancer. The best answer is probably moderation or eat more venison.*****Best wishes to our friend Eric Andrus of COS Office Supply, who married Caitlin Herman on Oct. 18. The newlyweds

honeymooned on a Caribbean cruise to Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. Best wishes.***** Jeanette Barnes, of Bridge City, has been in the hospital in Houston with some medical problems. She should be heading home in a few days. God speed Jeanette.*****Simon Cowell, the creator of “American‘s Got Talent,“ will replace Howard Stern on the show’s 11th season. The British music executive, one of the original judges on American Idol, is a big star in the U.S. Cowell praised the other judges, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.

Nick Cannon will continue to host the show, which will move back to Hollywood. It has been in New York to accommodate Stern. Cowell is a new dad, with a 20-month old boy. He has discovered several stars including “One Direction,” “Fifth Harmony,” and Susan Boyle. Next years finale of FOX’s “American Idol” is emotional for Cowell. He was a judge for the first nine seasons. Cowell says when he looks back he always thinks of Kelly Clarkson, the first “American Idol.”*****Walmart has become the latest retailer to seek permission to test drones for deliveries to customers in its parking lots and at customer homes. They are following the lead of Amazon and smaller companies. Walmart said drones would create more efficient deliveries.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day: On Oct. 28, a great bunch of folks celebrate. Our own sportswriter Joe Kazmar, former Little league National champion from New York who adopted Orange many years ago celebrates. Also celebrating are Dist. Judge Don Burgess and former county commissioner Ron Sigler, Heather Dubose, Derrick Cole and Chris Stone. Celebrities having birthdays on this day; Country singers Brad Paisley, 43 and Charlie Daniels, 79, actress Julia Roberts, 48.*****On Oct. 29, Vickie Cormier, Zach Carbello and Emma Scott all celebrate. They join (former Charlie’s Angles) Kate Jackson, 67 and actor Richard Dreyfuss, 68.*****On Oct. 30, former banker and TCU football player Carlos Vasek celebrates as does Jessica Bradberry, Kevin Sorrels and Laura Moreau. Also celebrating are ‘Happy Days’ actor Henry Winkler, 70, Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, 34 and actor Harry Hamlin, 64.*****‘Trick or Treat’ babies born on Halloween are our own Mark Dunn, Phyl and Roy’s first child, born 10 months to the day after their wedding. He was a one-month work in progress.

Also Mel’s husband Joey Campbell was born on this day as was Stacy Doiron, Taylor Thurman, Alana Ball, Chester Abshire and Janet Menard. Our late friends Don Harmon and Virgie Scales also celebrated Halloween birthdays. Celebrites celebrating on Halloween are news anchors Jane Pauley, 65 and Dan Rather, 84 and Alabama’s coach Nick Saban, 63.*****On Nov. 1, Caroline Young, David Moreau, Nancy Blacksher, Marla Carter and Coach Chris Moore all celebrate. They join country singers Lyle Lovett, 58 and Bill Anderson, 78.*****On Nov. 2, our longtime friend Quincy Procell turns a year older as does Dale Dardeau, Amy Skidmore, Kimberly Hall and Marge Everitt. They are joined by actors Stefanie Powers, 72 and ‘Friends’ David Schwimmer, 49.*****On Nov. 3, our buddy Don and Mary’s special child, Denise Stanton celebrates her 45th.

What a gal. Everyone loves Denise. Also celebrating are Dale Carlton, Tommy Green, Skett Boehme, David Hebert, Donna Bell and Ann Garrison. Joining them are comedians Dennis Miller, 62, Roseanne, 63 and football player Phil Simms, 61.*****The United States House Republicans voted 240-189 to strip federal funds from Planned Parenthood through the Affordable Care Act, a process designed to bypass the senate and send the bill directly to President Obama. They have tried unsuccessfully, more than 50 times, to repeal the law. It’s a waste of time and tax payer money.*****Talk has reappeared about the Crump loop, 299, around Vidor. As it was last presented it’s not a good deal for some businesses in Vidor and certainly not good for the tax payers in the other precincts. I believe a pre-election deal was cut on that one. We’ll see how the vote goes.*****The WednesdayLunch Bunch dines at Robert’s this week and with Tammy at PK’s Grill next week. Everyone welcome.*****If you like good music or love to dance, you don’t want to miss the Fabulous Boogie Kings this Friday, Oct. 30, at the VFW. Last minute tickets at Swamp Pop Sound Audio or the VFW. You’ll never hear a better band.*****Missy Flowers gives us an update on Dirk. He recently fell and hurt his hip. He is still able to walk but has to use a walker now. He’s also started having spasms in his right leg.Thursday they are going for another MRI. Missy says he’s getting fewer good days than bad but God is still so good to them with all His blessings from family, friends, church and co-workers that they lack for nothing. The family also thanks everyone for their prayers and help.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alfred Comeaux left Abbeville several years ago to go to work for a Houston company. His job sent him to do a job in Baton Rouge for a few days so at Lafayette he got off da interstate and detoured to Abbeville to visit his Mama and Papa dat he hadn’t seen in six or five monts.

Da old man was home alone.

Alfred axed where Mama was?

Old man Comeaux said she had gone to Port Arthur to care for her sister Ella Mae, wat had to have surgery.

Alfred axe how long Mama been gone?

Da old man responded, “Mais Neg, I’m not fur shore me, let me count da plates.

C’EST TOUT A good thing about House Speaker John Boehner leaving is that he’s going to clean up potential problems before Paul Ryan takes over. Congressional leaders unveiled a tentative deal to head off a budget crisis, raising the limit on the national debt and funding the government for two years covering the remainder of President Obama’s term. The deal also would fund protection for senior citizens from a spike in Medicare premiums. Changes would be made to Social Security, saving $168 billion in long term savings. Congress faces a Nov. 3 deadline. The deal eliminates the possibility of a government shutdown. The Republicans will use passing the deal as a success for their party going into the congressional elections. It doesn’t matter who takes credit, the end result is that the American people win. It’s a shame however that Boehner didn’t bring up the senate highway and immigrations bill for a vote, then both parties could start fresh after the 2016 elections.*****Well my time is up. Thanks for yours. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers when you can. Check us out 24/7 on our website therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, Ocotber 28, 2015

Orange County Happenings Seventh annual Scarecrow Festival scheduled

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.

Area Wide Community Events Schedules

OCP seeking cast members for Steel Magnolias

The VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Cadillacs, Oct. 29, 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.

Auditions for “Steel Magnolias” is set for Nov. 2, at 7:00 and Nov. 3, at 8:00. Auditions will be held at Orange Community Players, 708 West Division, Orange. Parts that are available are: Truvy Jones, 40ish. Owner of the beauty shop. Annelle Dupuy-Desoto, 19, Beauty shop assistant. Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, 25, prettiest girl in town. Ouiser (pronounced “Weezer”) Boudreaux, 66ish. The parts of Clairee Belcher and M’Lynn Eatenton are precast.

The women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, “real characters”. They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures.

Dates for the show are: Feb. 11,12,13 and Sunday matinee on the 14. And the second week: Feb. 18,19,20 and close the show with a Sunday matinee on Feb. 21.

After the show is cast, There will be read thrus for several days in November and start some rehearsals early December before the holidays and then the month of January. So make sure you come with these dates in mind and if there is a conflict if you are selected for a role, discuss it with the director. “Practice makes perfect.”

Rehearsals are generally from 6:30ish to 10:00 during the week and not many on the weekends until we get into tech or if we need more rehearsals.

For information contact the director, Diana Hill, 313-1459.

Out for Blood

BCLL baseball registration scheduled

VFW hosts Zydecane

The Ken Thayer Memorial Blood Drive will be held Friday, Oct. 30, from 9 am-4:30 pm, at the City of Orange Police Department, 201 8th St.

WOS football tickets on sale

Tickets for the WOS vs. Hardin-Jefferson football game will be on sale in the athletic office the following dates and times: Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 pm and Friday, Oct. 30, 9:00-12:00 pm. Ticket prices are $5 for reserved tickets and $2 for students. All tickets at the gates are $5.

Eagles to host karaoke

There will 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.

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance

The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host a dance featuring Zydecane, Nov. 1, from 5-9 pm. Tickets are $8 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.

Good Shepherd to host pecan fundraiser

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has started their annual Durham-Ellis nut and products fundraiser. This fundraiser supports their music program, which provides scholarships to music major students at our colleges and universities.

This year they are selling pecan halves 1 lb. bag for $8.75, pecan pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, walnut halves and pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, roasted cashews 1 lb. bag for $ 6.75, raw almonds 1 lb. bag for $6.50, trash mix 1 lb. bag for $ 3.50, hot and spicy peanuts 1 lb. bag for $ 2.50, peanut brittle 7 oz. bag for $ 3.50 and frosted praline pecan 12 oz. bag for $8.75 .

You can place your order by calling one of the following ladies: Tana @ 735-2044, Grace @ 617-9531, Pat @ 626-2585, or Kathy @ 988-5292.

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.

BCISD substitute/aide/nurse/secretary inservice Individuals who are interested in working as a substitute teacher/aide/nurse/secretary must submit an online application from Oct. 19 through Dec. 11. No applications will be accepted after Dec. 11, no exceptions. A mandatory substitute inservice will be held at the Bridge City ISD Administration Building, 1031, W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 9:00 -11:30 a.m. Please be sure to print the appropriate substitute forms packet and bring completed to the inservice. Forms may be printed by going to the following link: http://www.bridgecityisd.net/ District/Department/4-Human-Resources?ts=201510190953.

The School website is www.bridgecityisd.net for more job postings and information.

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Bridge City Little League will be accepting online registration for the Spring 2016 season for boys and girls ages 4-16 for baseball, softball, and challenge leagues beginning on Nov. 1. Please go to www.bcll.org for more details and to register. An early bird discount of $10 off each child is being offered for those who register before year end. As of Jan. 1, registration will be $100 for first child, $50 for second and third, with the fourth child being free. After Jan. 17, a late fee will apply, so register early to save.

Season will open the weekend of March 4-5.

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.

OC Historical Society to hold annual dinner meeting 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.

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.

American Legion announces fund raiser, pool league American Legion Post 49, 108 green Ave., will hold a fish fry plate lunch fund raiser from 11 am-2 pm, Thursday, Nov. 5. Diners are $8 and consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon, Wednesday, Nov. 4 and before 9 am, Thursday, Nov. 5 for orders and deliveries.

The post is also looking for people who like to shoot pool. A pool tournament will be starting on Oct. 30. The games begin at 7 pm and is open to anyone who enjoys shooting pool. Wednesday nights will be ladies night. For more information, call 886-1241.

SE Texas Veterans to host Veteran’s Day program Sunday, November 8, from 2-4 pm, Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group will host an “Honor and Remembrance” Veteran’s Day Program at VFW Post 2775, N. Highway 87 (5303 16th Street).

Post Commander Charles Sterling will welcome the public, followed by the opening prayer and The Pledge of Allegiance. A presentation of branch flags will take place to the music of Branch Medleys played by Orange Community Band, followed by a POWMIA Ceremony by the Post. The History of the VFW and Auxiliaries will be followed by a guest speaker from U. S. Congressman Brian Babin’s Office, recognition of all veterans and presentation of awards. The Final Salute to Veterans will be followed by taps, a closing prayer, retrieval of Colors by Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. Ending the program will be Orange Community Band playing “God Bless America” and closing comments by Commander Sterling. Refreshments will be furnished by the VFW Auxiliary.

BC honors choir will honor veterans

The students of Bridge City Intermediate’s 5th grade Honor Choir will be presenting a salute to veterans in their annual Veterans Day Program. The program will include special guests such as the Southeast Texas Veterans Groups, members of the Cub Scouts of America and the Sons of Confederate Veterans as well as others. The program will be Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9:00 AM. The program will be held in the school’s gymnasium. A reception for all area veterans sponsored by the BCISD PTA will be held in the school library immediately after the program. All area veterans are invited. The BCI Honor Choir is under the direction of Mr. Arthur Ferris and Mrs. Hillary Howerton. BCI Principal is Dr. Tara Fountain. For more information call 792-8872.

AgriLife to offer table manners, etiquette class

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is holding a two-part series called Table Manners and Etiquette for Youth, on Nov. 16 and 19, from 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Orange County Extension Office on FM 1442 in Orange.

The classes will be presented by Marilyn Dartez. Students will have a four-course meal to practice what they learn. Fee is $10 per person and is limited to only 20 participants. Please RSVP by Nov. 9, at 882-7010.

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.

Ezra Charles to headline Boogie Woogie Train Gala The Friends of the Orange Depot will hold the Boogie Woogie train Gala, Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6:30-10:00 pm, at the Orange County Expo and Event Center. Featured entertainment will be Ezra Charles, who is retired from touring with his band and is now a one man show.

Tickets to the show are available for a $30 donation to the Lookin’ Good Salon, 3711 N. 16th St., Orange, or from other F.O.O.D. counters.

Heavy appetizers will be available from Old Orange Cafe, and wine and beer. There will also be a silent and live auctions.

Proceeds from the gala will go toward the goal of renovating the Southern Pacific Depot on Green Ave., which will be transformed into a museum.

Master Gardeners to hold monthly meeting

The November meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Orange County EXPO Center with a pot-luck supper at 6:00 PM and the meeting at 6:30 PM. This is a change from the normal meeting date of the second Thursday of the month. This month we will be voting on new officers for 2016 and several items to be purchased along with discussion of the December Christmas banquet. It is important all members be present at this meeting. The public is invited to attend any of our meetings. For more information, contact Sheri Bethard at sheribethard@yahoo.com.

Kiwanis set date for Christmas Parade

The 67th Annual Orange Christmas Parade will run on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “The Magical Music of Christmas.”

Categories for entry are: commercial, non-profit and schools.

Awards will be presented in each of these three areas and additional awards will be given for the Grand Marshall’s Choice and Judges’ Choice. For more updates on the Christmas parade, please visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX’s Facebook page.

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.

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Deaths and Memorials

James Dunaway, Jr., Hurst James Robert Dunaway, Jr., 51, of Hurst passed away Monday, Oct. 5, in Fort Worth.

Graveside service was S a t u r d a y, Oct. 24, in Moore Memorial Gardens.

D u n away was born May 11, 1964, in Austin to James Robert Dunaway, Sr. and Sandra Halbrook Dunaway. He graduated from LCM High School and received a degree in computer graphics and web design from Lamar University/Kaplan University and spent his working career in this field as a self-employed web designer.

He married Ema Kaihau on Aug. 2, 1996. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Orange. His passions were raising his two sons, spending time at the beach, listening to music, motocross, deer hunting and spending time with friends.

Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Halbrook Dunaway.

Survivors include his wife, Ema; sons, Caleb and Connor; father, James Robert Dunaway Sr. and two sisters, Kimberly Dunaway Aldredge of Beaumont and Kelley Dunaway Hendricks of Houston.

Abigail Adams Orangefield Abigail Adams, 60, of Orangefield, passed away Oct. 25, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

O ffi c i at i n g will be Pastor Rob Tibbitts, of Crossroads B aptist Church, in Vinton. Burial will be at 12:30 pm at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery, in Vinton. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00am.

Born in Sulphur, Feb. 5, 1955, she was the daughter of Ed Manuel and Mary Alice Landry Manuel. Abigail was a very proud wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved taking care of her husband and playing with her grandchildren. She was very loyal to her family. Abigail was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton. She enjoyed her job as a custodian for Vidor Independent School District.

Her love will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Alyssa Adams; brother, Ed Manuel and sister, Willa Manuel.

She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Michael Adams; children, Lawrence Adams and Christina Newman, of Ohio and Eric Adams and wife Kim, of Orangefield; six grandchildren; siblings, Edgar Manuel and Mike Manuel, both of Sulphur amd Tommy Manuel, of Alexandria, La, Rebecca Hagar, of Sulphur and Joyce Reed, of Vidor.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Swarers, Caleb Swarers, Kendal Reynolds, Melvin Navarre, Lee Perry and Caleb Brown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to e University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486.

Ray Williamson Orange Ray S. Williamson, 73, of Orange, passed away Oct. 25, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 28, at First Pentec o s t a l Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. G a r y Wheeler. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery in Little Cypress.

Born in Coushatta, La, March

9, 1942, he was the son of George Wesley Williamson, Jr. and Lila Louise Moreno Williamson. Ray was a member of First Pentecostal Church where he was an usher and worked with the Young at Heart”. He retired from Print Pak after over 40 years as an operator and was also a volunteer with the Pinehurst Fire Department for 35 years. Ray loved joking and pulling pranks and was a very thoughtful and caring person who was always willing to help without having to be asked. He was a loving husband and loved to spoil his nieces and nephews. He cared deeply for others and will be missed greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Georgia Louise Carter, elma White, Audrey Block, David “Bo” Williamson, Sr., Wesley Williamson, Douglas Williamson, Marshall Williamson, Joseph Robert Williamson and Lila Marie Williamson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Claudia (Brown) Williamson; brother, James Martin Williamson and wife Katherine, of Vinton and sister, Edna Lorena Peddy, of Vidor, along with many cherished nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Mayfield, Gordon Anthony, Chris Williamson, Kevin Williamson, George Ray Williamson, Danny Peddy, Phillip Williams and Larry Hammett. Honorary pallbearer will be Buck Lummus.

whatever was needed at O.C.A.R.C. in Orange. Jesse will be remembered by his family as a quiet man who treasured very simple things in life. He demonstrated a love for many and he cherished his family with all of his heart. Many times Jesse could be found quietly in his home, coloring, drawing or listening to music and he enjoyed assembling puzzles. Jesse is preceded in death by his father, Delbert Hughes; maternal grandmother, Maude Johnson; brother, Steven Hughes and his stepfather, Russell Barras. ose who will most treasure his memory are his loving and devoted mother, Myrtle Barras; sisters, Tammy Haney and husband, omas, Nora Zuniga and husband, Miguel and Tonia Herrington and his brother, eo “ Petie “ Herrington, all of Orange.

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

Graveside services Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in the McLewis Community of Orange. Officiating the services was Chaplain John Mooney with Gentiva Hospice in Beaumont. A brief viewing was held at the cemetery just prior to the services as Jesse enjoyed spending time outside.

Honoring Jesse as pallbearers were Ronald Davis, omas Haney, Cody Herrington and Miguel Zuniga. Arrangements for Jesse’s services are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

William Triggs, Sr. Orange

Billy Wolaver Orange

William Decatur Triggs, Sr., 88, of Orange, passed away Oct. 24, in Beaumont.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm, ursday, Oct. 29, at First U n i t e d Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. John Warren. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:30 pm.

Born in Gueydan, La, Aug. 15, 1927, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Triggs. William retired from DuPont after 37 years of work. He was a very involved and active member of First United Methodist Church where he was an usher and served on several committees. He was a former alderman at Pinehurst, and one of the founders of Orange Christian Services.

William was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eddie Miller; brother, Kenneth Triggs, Sr.; sister-in-law, Bessie Triggs and brother-in-law, Don Miller.

He is survived by his wife, Jerry Triggs; son, William D. Triggs, Jr. and wife Phyllis, of Crowley, La; step-children, Jerry Fairchild and wife Kelli, of Lumberton and Max Fairchild and wife Brenda, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Nicholas A. Triggs and wife Tien and Tonya T. Nicolosi and husband David; great-grandchildren, Taran Triggs, Lilliana Nicolosi and Keira Nicolosi; brother, Phillip K. Triggs, of Lake Havasu City, Az. and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church at 502 N. 6tgh St., Orange, Texas 77631 or to Orange Christian Services at 2518 West Park, Orange, Texas 77630.

Billy F. Wolaver, 86, of Orange, passed away Oct. 23, 2015, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Dan Brack of Community Church in Orange.

Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM. Born in Smithville, Ok, Oct. 17, 1929, he was the son of Mark Wolaver, Jr. and Faye Wyatt Wolaver. Billy was a retired operator from Inland and a veteran of the United States Army who served in World War II. He was an avid dominos and shuffleboard player, and had a passion for fishing. He also loved to spend time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anette Fisher Wolaver and sister, Gean Oney.

He is survived by his children, Michael DiBenedetto and wife Wendy, Dale Avant and husband Sandy, Alice Teeler and husband Chad, omas Harrison DiBenedetto, Hannah Grace DiBenedetto, Brett Holton and girlfriend Abbi, Lauren Hagan and husband Duke, Madison Weaver and husband Jered and Dalton Teeler; sister, Anne Mclelland; nephews and nieces, Mark Mclelland, Debby Bailey, Jered Bailey, Andria Woodruff, Teresa Mosheterria and Timothy Mclelland; great grandchildren, Blaze and Brody Hagan and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dalton Teeler, Brett Holton, Duke Hagan, David Fisher, Charlie Raney and Chad Teeler. Honorary pallbearer is Harry DiBenedetto.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Girl’s Haven, Inc. 3380 Fannin St. # A, Beaumont, Texas, 77701.

Jesse Hughes Orange Jesse Lee Hughes, 36, of Orange, was greeted by the Angels and taken up to his Heavenly Home Friday, Oct. 23, at his residence following an illness.

Jesse was born March 1, 1979 in Orange, to Delbert Eug e n e Hughes and Myrtle Ann ( Johnson) Hughes. He was a lifelong resident of Orange and graduated from West Orange - Stark High School. He worked as a member of the multiple task team with

Remi McPherson Orange Our little angel, baby Remi Annette McPherson, was called to be with the lord on Oct. 21, in P o r t Arthur. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, Oct. 28, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

She is survived by her parents, Tara

McPherson and Garrett Winn; grandfather, Kenneth McPherson; great grandparents, Francis and Billie Tucker; great, great grandmother, Ruby Jean McClain; aunts, Tammy Tomplaite and husband Todd and Kathy Dressel; uncles, Troy Tucker and wife Kim, Ronnie McPherson and David McPherson; grandfather, Terry Winn and grandmother, Peggy Jones.

Brady Burgess Nederland Brady B. Burgress, 79, of Nederland passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland.

Brady was born Aug. 1, 1936 in Lufkin, to Mary Ann (Crain) and Marshall Burgess. He had lived 50 years in the Mid-Jefferson County area. Brady was a faithful member of Nederland Avenue Church of Christ. He served as an Elder and Deacon at G r o v e Church of Christ. He retired from Equistar after 35 plus years as a certified welder and maintenance superintendent and he worked with the Nederland ISD as a crossing guard. Brady enjoyed baseball, was a Little League Baseball Coach for many years and loved to watch his grandchildren and great grandchildren play. Brady was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly and who loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jessie Mae McDonald; brothers, Kenneth Burgess and Wayne Burgess.

Brady is survived by the love of his life of 61 years, Nina Burgess; daughters, Deanna Hailey and husband, Bill, Karen “Missy” Brauninger and husband, Bret, all of Nederland, Debbie Mims and husband, Andy of Magnolia; son, Brady “Mike” Burgess of Nederland and brother, Glenn Burgess of Baytown. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeremy Burgess, Blair Balsamo, Kendall Mericle, Melissa Gomez, Bradly Hailey, Ryan Brauninger, Gerald Varnado, Casey Mims and Ryan Mims; great grandchildren, Abigail Balsamo, Emmitt Mericle, Britton Gomez, Briley Gomez, Madison White, Brady Hailey, Cooper Varnado, Lily Mims, Kynna Mims and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11:00 am at Nederland Ave. Church of Christ, 2310 Nederland Ave, Nederland, with a gathering of family and friends from 10:00 am until service time. Minister Tony Pulliam and Minister Michael Williams will be officiating. A committal service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 at 2:30 pm at Zavalla Cemetery in Zavalla. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed for the family at .

Honoring Brady as pallbearers will be Bill Hailey, Bret Brauninger, Andy Mims, Bradly Hailey, Ryan Brauninger, Gerald Varnado, Ashley Gomez and Casey Mims. Honorary pallbearers will be Britton Gomez, Brady Hailey and Cooper Varnado.

Ruby Brown Orange Ruby Peveto Van Meter Brown was born in Orange, Texas on July 16, 1931, to Louis Rubenstein and Gladys LaRue Wilson Peveto. She passed away on ursday, Oct. 22, in Orange.

Rube was forever young at heart. She enjoyed traveling , seeing new sights, participating in new experiences and playing Bingo. Ruby never met a stranger. She could carry on a conversation with anyone, at any time, about anything.

Ruby’s heart was filled with love for her family, especially for her children and grandchildren.

She loved “entertaining” at family get-togethers, when her home would be full of family, food, fun and much laughter.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Judy Fay Van

Meter, of Corpus Christi, Louis Michael “Mike” Van Meter and wife eresa, of West Orange, John William “Dos” Van Meter II, of Mathis and Kimberly Asbury and husband Edward, of Mont Belvieu; grandchildren, Joshua Jarman, Jason Jarman, Tessa Van Meter Humble and husband Chris, April Van Meter Garris and husband Brandon, Cliff Brown and wife Sarah, Tommy Brown, Sandra Van Meter Harrison and husband Matt, John William “Trey” Van Meter III and wife Leah, Allison Asbury-Summers and husband Shane and Carson Asbury. She also leaves behind 14 greatgrandchildren, plus one on the way; and one great-great-grandchild.

Ruby is also survived by her sisters, Norma Toohey, Louise Pitcher and husband Bill and Evelyn Goodman and husband Bob; brothers, Louis Peveto and wife Ruth and Jack Peveto, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Brown and brothers, Johnny Norwood, Sam Peveto and Don Peveto.

A funeral service to honor her life was Saturday, Oct. 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was David Lilley, Pastor of the Woodland Church in Longville, La. Burial was to immediately follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Serving as pallbearers were Carson Asbury, Trey Van Meter, Josh Jarman, Jason Jarman, Chris Humble and Edward Asbury.

Gay Burrell Winnie Gay Burrell, 80, of Winnie, died ursday, Oct. 22. She was born on May 3, 1935, in Warren, to Verna Raimer Umfrid and Oran Umfrid.

Survivors include daughter, Beth Arnold and her husband, Ted, of Bridge City; sons, Jimmy Hampton and his wife, Keri, of Fannett and James Hampton, of Corpus Christi; grandchildren, Wesley Arnold and his wife, Erica, Kristin Hampton, Dustin Hampton, Jill Moore, Ashley Hampton, Susie Phillips, Natalie Hampton and Kirk Hampton and his wife, Lacy; brothers, Charles Umfrid and his wife, Linda, of Conroe and Jimmy Umfrid and his wife, Mary, of Orange; s i s t e r , Shirley Rice and her husband, Don, of Nederland; eight great- grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends, and Gay’s special friend and caregiver, Mitzie Hoverson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Fred Burrell, Jr.; brothers, Buck and Billy Umfrid and sister, Marie Barneycastle.

Her funeral service was Saturday, Oct. 24, at First Baptist Church, 120 East Pear, Winnie, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie. e family would like to extend a thank you to the Gentiva Hospice; caregivers, Brandy Grass and Hailey Wood and Dr. Boutte for their care during Gay’s illness.

Ila Johnson Deweyville Ila “Dottie” Johnson, 98, of Deweyville died Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Kountze Nursing Home.

A native of Fields, LA, she was a longtime residence of Deweyville. Dottie was a LVN for over 30 years and worked at St Mary’s and St. Elizabeth Hospitals among other inside and outside the Golden Triangle. She was a member of Vidor Faith Assembly of God. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 23, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.

Dottie is survived by her son Don Johnson of Columbia, MO; daughters Gwendolyn Guin and Lisa McFarland both of Deweyville; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

Jamie Reidelgerger Vidor Jamie Reidelgerger, 57, of Vidor died Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor.

Jamie was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor and was a manager for Fast Lane Convenient Stores. She was a 1976 Vidor High School graduate.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 24, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with cremation to follow.

Jamie was preceded in death by her husband Kirk Reidelgerger; father James Otis Jones Sr. and brother James Otis Jones Jr. She is survived by her mother Mary jones of Vidor; brother Glen Jones of Groves and sister Blendia Arrington of Orange; aunt, uncle and several nieces and nephews.

Judy Deal Orange Judy Lee Deal, 61, of Orange, passed away Oct. 22, in Beaumont.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating was the Rev. Barry Bradley. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Born in Corsicana, Nov. 4, 1953, she was the daughter of Jesse Lee Collinsworth and Dorothy Aline (ompson) Collinsworth. She retired from Tri-Tex Manufacturing as a delivery driver earlier this year. Judy enjoyed cooking and fishing and l o v e d spending time with her grandchildren.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Deal; children, Justin Brister and wife Katlyn and Robert Brister and wife Megan; step-children, Amy Harvey and husband David and Richard Deal; grandchildren, Austin Brister, Catie Brister, Camryn Brister, Brendan Deal, Lindsey Deal, Alyssa Harvey and Serena Harvey; sisters, Jill Hurst and husband Gary and Janet Gonzalez and husband Aguilar, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Julie Rogers Gift of Life at 2390 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, Texas 77706.

Annie Bellot Vidor Annie Fae Lynn Bellot, 64, died ursday, Oct. 15, in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor and a member of Winfree Baptist Church.

Annie loved to go shopping at the Salvation Army, Goodwill and Dollar Store. She also liked to sew, go camping, swimming, enjoyed cooking and watching the cooking channel and she liked to text and talk on the phone too.

Annie is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Wilton Bellot of Vidor; son, Elton Lynn and wife Tracie of Vidor; four grandchildren, with one on the way.

She is also survived by a sister, Dora Lynn Garrett and husband M.A. Garrett of Orange and numerous neices and nephews.

Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Elton Lynn and Lucy Fae Weaver and a sister, Ruby Mae Lynn.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home in Vidor.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 28, 2015 •

OPD officer still reaping the benefits

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

By Debby Schamber e Record When Keith Longlois, of the Orange Police Department, puts a plan together and it is something he believes in, he sticks with it.

Longlois began his career at the Orange Police Department 25 years ago. He chose his career path in the later 80s when the local economy was in a recession. e plants were not hiring since the oil and gas industry tanked leaving families struggling to make ends meet. Longlois was about to set out with a bright life ahead of him and chose to become a police officer.

Longlois was attending Lamar University when he met former OPD Police Chief, Sam Kittrell.

As part of a senior thesis project, the pair developed a “storefront policing concept.” e idea was to make officers a part of the community when working the streets of Orange. In turn, the people would see the officers as one of their own and as someone they could turn to when in need.

“Police work is based on credibility,” Longlois said.

Longlois said he is still reaping the benefits of the plan.

Over the years, his career has taken him through patrol and into investigations. He has worked as a special operations officer where he was involved with public relations and “community based policing.” He has also worked on the Homicide Investigation Team and as a polygraph examiner. For the last 10 years he has been a shift supervisor/patrol captain.

Since his career was based on the idea of storefront policing and a strong work ethic, Longlois expects the officers and dispatch personnel he supervises to work on the same level.

According to Longlois, the patrol captain is the ranking city official on nights, weekends and holidays. Longlois and his shift personnel works rotating 12 hour shifts.

But, police work has times when it can be quite challenging and not in the way some might think. e streets of Orange can be tough, but it is the decisions

St. Mary Catholic School held its annual football raffle tickets sale. The raffle consisted of two tickets to the Nov. 2 Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks game, a one night stay at the Hampton’s Inn in Arlington and a $300.00 Visa gift card for travel and meal expenses. The winner of the raffle,Will Rogers, of Mauriceville, was drawn by Father Daleo on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the 10:00 am mass. The winning ticket was sold by a parent of a student at St. Mary Catholic School. Mr. Rogers is also a relative of a St. Mary student, Olivia Grant. Pictured are Olivia Grant, Will Rogers and Principal, Donna Darby.

Keith Longlois, of the Orange Police Department, sits at his desk. Behind the dedicated officer, husband and father is a picture his daughter drew in the first grade. She is now a high school senior, but the picture is still proudly displayed. on the spur of them moment that can make a good officer into an outstanding officer.

At times they may come across a circumstance where they must make a decision based on what is legal, moral or just plain right. Sometimes one choice over the other may seem right, but police are ultimately bound by the law.

When Longlois sees the light bulb come on in a police officer’s eyes as the humanitarian and legal aspects come together and they are able to implement the plan, then they have crossed into another threshold of police work. It is no longer just a job.

“I know I have done my job as a mentor and supervisor,” Longlois said. e apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in the Longlois family.

His daughter, Jessica, has the same “grit and drive” as her father. Jessica is a senior at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. She is a drum major with the LC-M band. Jessica is already taking college classes while still in high school. When she enters college she will do so as a sophomore. She intends to major in music.

Jessica gets her love of music from her parents, but mostly her mother. Keith Longlois says music is his life, but his wife of 25 years, Cyndi, actually made it her

life by singing on a radio show, the Charlie Pruitt Show.

“She gets her music talent from her mom and gets her hardheadedness from her dad,” Longlois said.

Longlois said the busy lifestyle of his daughter keeps the family going. “e challenge is keeping up with her,” he said of his busy daughter. “We’re here to be her support team.”

When not spending time with his family or at work, Longlois is an avid fan of duck hunting. He also has a small side business of being a polygraph examiner. He administers polygraph exams several times monthly. He works with a group of psychologists, probation and parole officers.

After a person has been convicted of sex crimes and may have been sent to prison, they are often required to follow stringent rules when back into the community. As a condition of their parole or probation they may have to undergo counseling.

“I give them a polygraph to see if they are keeping within the guidelines,” Longlois said. “I have spent so many years as an officer putting them in prison. is is an effort to get them on the right path.”

About 80 percent of those who successfully complete the program do not return, according to

The Little Cypress High School class of 1959 held a multi-class reunion on Oct. 24, at the VFW Hall in Orange.

Those in attendance included (bottom row from left), Allen Bertrand, Butch Honeycutt and Mike Gonzalez and top row, Kay Tiger O’Dell, Doris Collins, Gloria Narducci McAllum, Lois Johnson Barr, Maribelle Albritton Yerby, Claudine Wilburn Hogan and Carol Simar Daigle.

Longlois.

Longlois has seen a lot during his career including all types of people. He is president of the band boosters for LC-M. His dedication to the future generation will live on through the work he gives from the heart.

“I love the kids,” he said. “As far as the next generation, we are going to be OK.”

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LC-M choirs take top honors

Students are, from front left, Anayeli Hernandez,John Paul Sulak, Jordan Riley and Corey Villa. On the second row from left are Melanie Cupp, Declan Kendall, Shelby Smith, Ariah Washington and Elizabeth Johns.

On Saturday Oct. 3, 24 Little Cypress Junior High Choir students traveled to Baytown to audition for a spot in one of the Texas Music Educators All Region Choirs. Director Stephanie Teague reports that nine of those students earned the privilege to be called a Region Choir member or Region Honor choir member. According to Teague, “This is the highest achievement a junior high choir student can achieve. I am proud of their efforts and their accomplishment.”

Earning a place in the All Region Treble Choir are eighth graders Shelby Smith and Melanie Cupp. Representing LCJH in the Tenor/Bass Choir is seventh grader John Paul Sulak and eighth grader Declan Kendall.

Members of the Region Honor Choir are eighth graders Elizabeth Johns and Jordan Riley and seventh graders Ariah Washington, Anayeli Hernandez, and Corey Villa.

West Orange – Stark Academic Alternative Center staff members Russell Bottley, Beverly Robinson, Tina Ledesma and Ambrose Baker receive supplies for their campus from the WOCCISD PTA in recognition of campus membership. PTA members pictured are Linda Platt-Bryant and Inez Hodge-Steverson.

The West Orange – Cove CISD District-wide PTA held a “Golden Apple Award Winner” luncheon for the West Orange - Stark Academic Alternative Center this week. The campus reported 100 percent of school staff members have joined the WOCCISD District-wide PTA for the 2015-2016 school year.

The PTA also provided a basket of snacks for the teacher lunchroom, as well as needed school supplies for the campus.

St. Mary Catholic School received 60 homemade rosaries from Mabel Landry, who is 90 years old and from Jennings, La. Mrs. Landry received word that St. Mary Catholic School held a children’s rosary which is led by children only every Friday morning before school. This rosary is guided by Dayle Gunn Weatherford. Each student leads a decade of the rosary and the following prayers. Mrs. Landry was honored to hear that the school was teaching the students the process and meaning of saying the rosary and began working hard on making them. The rosaries are all different colors and very beautiful. Mrs. Landry calls her rosaries “the stairway to Heaven”. Landry stated “they look like stairs and every time you pray on one bead and reach for the next one, you are that much closer to Heaven.”

Pictured are students earning positions in the 2015 All-Region Choir. They include, from front row left, Ciarra Kendall, Caitlyn Sulak, Hailee Sawyer, Rachel Belcher, Nikki Mathis, Hannah Hodges and Victoria Crosson. Second row, from left, are Chase Courtier, Octavia Weimer, Julian Purgahn, Tyren Dews, Logan Brown, Aidan Croaker, Chandler Peveto and Monica Daleo.

Fifteen Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School choir students competed and were selected for the Texas Music Educators Association All Region Choir. They will be performing at the Julie Rogers Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:00 p.m. Students include Rachel Belcher, Logan Brown, Chase Courtier, Aidan Croaker, Victoria Crosson, Monica Daleo, Tyren Dews, Hannah Hodges, Ciarra Kendall, NIkki Mathis, Chandler Peveto, Julian Purgahn, Hailee Sawyer, Caitlyn Sulak, Octavia Weimer, and Alexis Wiley.

Six of the students will advance to Pre-Area auditions in December. They are Hannah Hodges, Nikki Mathis, Ciarra Kendall, Logan Brown, Chandler Peveto and Chase Courtier. According to LCM HS Choir Director, Nikki Hanson, “I am very proud of all of the students who auditioned, and I am excited to see where we go from here.”

Good Samaritan winners are, from left, Peyton McKee, Roc Slaughter and Paisley Lenz.

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, October 28, 2015 •

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Trahan announces for commish

My name is Johnny Trahan and I am the conservative Republican choice for Orange County Pct. #1 County Commissioner. A LC-M, Lamar State College-Orange, and a Lamar Graduate, born, raised and educated in Orange County and Southeast Texas. We will have some excellent opportunities in the coming years and I believe I bring a positive perspective to fully develop these opportunities. I have observed the actions of the court and the reactions of the employees and taxpayers and see that there is a need for everyone to come together on these issues.

My campaign platform has focused on these three major areas: First – Leadership. I believe I can make a positive difference in Orange County. I am a lifelong native of Orange who understands and loves this community and has the energy and passion needed for this position. I will do what is fair to all parties involved and use my education and busi-

ness experience to find a fair solution to issues facing Commissioners Court over the next few years. Orange County has a smart and talented workforce, business leaders who want to see our area thrive, and leadership to take advantage of our opportunities. I will listen and employ people’s ideas to solve our county’s issues and work to bring everyone together to pull in the same direction. I have the knowledge of our history and will use it to steer clear of previous mistakes. is will benefit me in making fair and fiscally sound decisions for the county.

Second – Experience. As a business leader I have had to: develop and follow a budget, and have an understanding of how our economy functions. I believe my business instinct, my education and an analytical approach to problem solving will give me the tools I need to represent Pct. 1 on the Commissioner’s Court with an even handed approach

that is fair to citizens, tax payers and employees. ird – Economic Growth. I am truly excited and optimistic about the future of Orange County! I am a lifelong resident of Orange County and I believe our brightest times are still ahead. I have worked hard for Orange County the last several years to help grow our economy through the Orange Chamber and in my current position, and will continue to do so, in my role as commissioner. We have an experienced hard-working workforce, the Sabine Neches Waterway, intra-coastal canal, railways, the Sabine River Authority Canal System, and an interstate that is near completion of an historic improvement.

When we bring all of our assets together and work together, Orange County will bloom.

Please vote for Leadership, Experience and Economic Growth.

Vote for Johnny Trahan for Pct. #1 County Commissioner.

Deaths and Memorials

Emilye Adams Bridge City Emilye Hope Adams, 8 months old, of Bridge City, passed away Oct. 19, in Orange.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 24, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange, with the Rev. David Turner officiating.

A graveside service and burial were held at Shelbyville Cemetery.

Born in Nacogdoches, on Feb. 21, she was the daughter of Tyler Lawayne Adams and Jacklyn Danielle A d a m s .

Emilye was a laid back baby who loved to play with her crackle books. She enjoyed squealing, making funny noises and faces, and playing and irritating her twin sister, Brooklyn. She was so loved by many and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her parents; twin sister Brooklyn Faith Adams; great-grandparents, Jack and Billye Bradberry, Gene and Charlene Berry, Jesse and Loretta Simmons and James Adams; grandparents, Billy and Reatha Bradberry and Kim and William Adams; aunts and uncles, Jessica Bradberry and significant other Teague Kowalski, Samantha and Kyle Steptoe and Jace Bradberry and significant other Reece Beard; cousins, Easton and Anistyn Steptoe, Ruger McMahon and numerous other cousins, friends and extended family.

Pallbearers were her father, Tyler Adams and uncle, Jace Bradberry. Honorary Pallbearers were Cameron Potter, Caleb Helander, Teague Kowalski and uncle, Kyle Steptoe.

Nelda White Bridge City Nelda White, 77, of Bridge City, passed away Oct. 22, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Funeral services were held

Sunday, Oct. 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Jeremy Fletcher, of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor.

Born in Groves, Jan. 3, 1938, she was the daughter of Jack Dempsey Matthews and Ella (Webb) Matthews. Nelda was a loving mother and wife who dearly loved her grandchildren.

She was a homemaker, a realtor and an excellent cook who made incredible cookies. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Glen Matthews and sister, Delores Pickett.

Nelda is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Paul J. White; children, Rodney White and wife Libby, of Beaumont, James White and wife Trudy, of Bridge City and Bryan White and wife Elois, of Cedar Park; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, David Matthews and wife Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Dilbert Matthews, Dorothy “Tinsey” Robertson and Gloria Denmon.

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Baked Catfish Filets EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record I love everything about catfish.

I love it fried, baked, blackened, grilled - well, you get the drift.

It’s been one of my favorite foods since I was a kid. e thing about catfish is that there are so many ways to fix it. ere are literally thousands of variations for each recipe and in my opinion, all good!

I found this recipe on Beazell’s Cajun Seasoning’s Facebook page. Mrs. Hollyn Chellette sure knows how to throw them out there. e first time I made this recipe, I loved it just the way it was. I didn’t change a thing at all.

It’s a real keeper and perfect for any occasion. For more of Hollyn’s recipes, visit the Beazell’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Beaz ellsCajun/ and tell them Evelyn sent you.

Baked Catfish Filets 2 6 oz. catfish filets 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 Tablespoons yellow cornmeal

1 Tablespoon flour 2-3 teaspoons Lemon Beazell’s Cajun seasoning (found in Louisiana stores) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Non-stick cooking spray or butter Directions Sprinkle the lemon juice all over the filets. In a large Ziploc bag, combine cornmeal, flour, Beazell’s seasoning, thyme and

basil. Add catfish and shake to coat.

Place on baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray or butter. If desired, you may line your baking sheet with foil. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Bon appétit!

NOTE: To order Beazell's online, visit their website at http://beazells.com/.

sliced ½ cup water ½ stick butter ½ cup brown sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract Nutmeg Place the sweet potatoes in a black skillet (Sorry, if you don’t have a black skillet like mine;

any skillet will work). Add the water, butter, brown sugar and lemon juice. Bring to light boil and then cover. Continue cooking, stirring often until potatoes are almost done. Stir in vanilla extract and continue to cook on low. When potatoes are done, sprinkle with nutmeg. Serves 3 to 4.

Candied Sweet Potatoes NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record Does everyone have a favorite cooking pot? My favorite pot is a black skillet and lid. It is eleven inches around, three inches deep and many skillet years old.

When Hurricane “Ike” flooded our home, my skillet was underwater. My two grandsons, B.J. and Mick Rasberry, rescued it.

Somehow they removed all the rust, cleaned and reseasoned it. en they surprised me with its return. God Bless those “boys”…

I just do not know how I could cook without my old black skillet. How about saving this KEEPER recipe for a change in preparing anksgiving?

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled &

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KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

Water was high before downpour COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Count me as one of that handful of local fishermen foolishness enough to think that we had survived the worst weather 2015 had to offer and were finally looking at closing out the year with two great months of fishing. ere was every reason to entertain that thought going into this past weekend as the bite had improved all week long in spite of incoming tides that pushed water over the docks at area launches.

Few, if any of us, credited the hurricane racing into Mexico with having that kind of impact on our own local waters, but that is exactly what happened. In fact, the water was higher at local launches preceding the 24-hour deluge than it was following the downpour. e twenty to thirty mile per hour north wind with even higher gusts that followed only compounded the problem, especially for the folks with waterfront property on the south end of the lake.

It appeared that the storm surge tide did most of the damage to the piers and covered boat slings, but once the decking was lifted off their runners the wind only served to make things worse. Because it happened so quickly, a few boats were damaged as well.

I have been asked several times to look at my fishing logs as far back as 1981 and I cannot find a single year to match what we have experienced this year from a fishing standpoint. Hurricanes and major freezes were little more than minor hiccups compared to what we have been forced to deal with since the end of March.

While we lost a considerable amount of fishing time due to rebuilding the community following both Rita and Ike, the catching on Sabine Lake scarcely missed a beat. In fact, it was even better See COLBURN, PAGE 4B

Bridge City running back Cayce Draper breaks tackles on his way to a 35-yard touchdown in the third quarter as the Cardinals defeated Huffman 41-34.

Draper rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

BC should get past Silsbee

Mustangs will continue their winning ways JOE KAZMAR For the Record Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over HARDINJEFFERSON—The Mustangs successfully defended their district title, this time in 9-4A-II, and will try to finish the regular 2015 season with an unblemished league record. Although Friday night’s game will be meaningless in the final district standings, it is very important that the Mustangs continue to put plenty of points on the scoreboard and that their Chain Gang Defense lives up to its reputation as they prepare for another playoff run.

BRIDGE CITY over SILSBEE—The Cardinals still have a mathematical chance to be the District 10-4A-I champions and will play this

game Friday night with that in mind. The Redbirds came back like champs to beat Huffman last week and must play at least that well against this high-powered Tiger team.

DEWEYVILLE over CORRIGAN-CAMDEN—The Pirates can have a strong finish to this season with another road victory this week.

They did a good job at Hemphill last week and hopefully some of that will rub off this week.

VIDOR over LUMBERTON—The Pirates have a chance at having a . 500 season with a win over the Raiders Friday night. But they will be playing against a team that needs a win to remain in the playoff hunt.

LAMAR over HOUSTON BAPTIST—The Cards are going to have to rebound from a pair of tough Southland Conference losses against this cellar-dwelling HBU team in this Saturday afternoon contest in Houston.

McNEESE STATE over ABILENE CHRISTIAN—The Cowboys are on the downside of an undefeated season but can’t let a road game like this one upset their applecart. The defense is allowing points but the offense always seems to put up just a few more. That’s why the Pokes are 7-0 for the season and 6-0 in the SLC. HIGH SCHOOL—Beaumont Ozen over Baytown Lee, Houston Stratford over Magnolia West (Both Thurs. ); Port Neches-Groves over Beaumont Central, Beaumont West Brook over Port Arthur Memorial, Nederland over Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, Jasper over Huffman, Lovelady over West Hardin, Hamshire-Fannett over Liberty, Newton over Garrison, Centerville over Hull-Daisetta, Evadale over Burkeville, Anahuac over Hardin, See FORECAST, PAGE 2B

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Hunter Denton soars down the sideline for the Bridge City Cardinals in the 41-34 victory over Huffman. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS (6-2, 3-1) 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 Bridge City 63, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 35 Bridge City 41, Huffman Hargrave 34 Oct. 30 - Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - at Splendora, 7:30 pm*

WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS (8-1, 3-0) 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 West Orange-Stark 37, Orangefield 3 West Orange-Stark 35, Hamshire-Fannett 0 Oct. 30 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - OPEN

VIDOR PIRATES (3-5, 2-3) 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 Vidor 27, Baytown Goose Creek Memorial 24 Beaumont Central 36, Vidor 21 Oct. 30 - at Lumberton, 7:00 pm* Nov. 6 - Port Neches-Groves, 7:00 pm*

ORANGEFIELD BOBCATS (5-4, 2-1) 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 West Orange-Stark 37, Orangefield 3 Orangefield 24, Liberty 21 (OT) Oct. 30 - OPEN Nov. 6 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm*

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE BEARS (3-6, 2-3) 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 Bridge City 63, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 35 Jasper 34, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 14 Oct. 30 - OPEN Nov. 6 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm*

DEWEYVILLE PIRATES (3-5, 1-2) 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 Garrison 27, Deweyville 12 Deweyville 20, Hemphill 12 Oct. 30 - at Corrigan-Camden, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - Crockett, 7:30 pm* *-District Game

Forecast Buna over Kountze, East Chambers over Woodville, Kirbyville over Warren, Beaumont Legacy Christian over Brazos Christian, Brenham over Waller, Crosby over Porter, Barbers Hill over Galena Park, Richmond Foster over Houston Terry, Cleveland over Splendora, Madisonville over Tarkington, Coldspring over Huntington, Diboll over Shepherd, LaMarque over Houston Worthing (all Fri. ); New Caney over Dayton (Sat. ).

COLLEGE—TCU over West Virginia, North Carolina over Pittsburgh, Western Michigan over Eastern Michigan, Buffalo over Miami, O. , Georgia Southern over Texas State, Arizona State over Oregon (All Thurs. );East Carolina over Connecticut, Louisiana Tech over Rice, Louisville over Wake Forest, Utah State over Wyoming (All Fri. ); Northwestern State over Nicholls State, Stephen F. Austin over Incarnate Word, Sam Houston State over Texas A&M-Commerce, Southeastern Central over Louisiana Arkansas, Utah over Oregon State, Clemson over North Carolina State, Florida State over Syracuse, Stanford over Washington State, Notre Dame over Temple, Iowa over Maryland, Florida over Georgia, Oklahoma State over Texas Tech, Michigan over Minnesota, Oklahoma over Kansas, Memphis over Tulane, California over Southern Cal, Navy over South Florida, Houston over Vanderbilt, Duke over Miami, Ole Miss over Auburn, Cincinnati over Central Florida, Tulsa over SMU, Texas over Iowa State, Western Kentucky over Old Dominion, Southern Mississippi over UTEP, Marshall over Charlotte, Florida International over Florida Atlantic, UTSan Antonio over North Texas, Arkansas over Tennessee-Martin, Tennessee over Kentucky, Appalachian State over Troy, Ball State over Massachusetts, Wisconsin over Rutgers, Nebraska over Purdue, Arkansas State over Georgia State, Central Michigan over Akron, Washington over Arizona, San Diego State over Colorado State, Georgia Tech over Vir-

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Bridge City Cardinal half back Colt Poole breaks open for a big again against the Huffman Falcons. 'Big Red' won the district matchup 41-34. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant ginia, Penn State over Illinois, Texas A&M over South Carolina, Tennessee over Kentucky, LouisianaLafayette over LouisianaMonroe, Virginia Tech over Boston College, Idaho over New Mexico State, Boise State over UNLV, Air Force over Hawaii.

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

Bridge City's Derick Dearing carries the ball for the Cardinals against the Huffman Falcons. Dearing steps in on offense as fullback when he is not leading the Cardinal defense at middle linebacker. 'Big Red' defeated Huffman 41-34 in the critical district victory. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

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Steven Matz of the New York Mets

Lorenzo Cain of the Kansas City Royals

World Series features pitching vs. small ball KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

e word among the major league baseball world is that the team with the best pitching usually does the most winning. at may be true even in the 2015 World Series that began last night at Ewing Kauffman Field in Kansas City. e New York Mets began building a pitching staff before Sandy Alderson replaced Omar Minaya as the general manager in 2010 and the investment in pitching is paying off sooner than anyone expected as their powerful quartet dominated the National League.

Minaya and his scouts drafted Steven Matz out of high school in 2009 and took Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom out of college a year later. Alderson added Noah Syndergaard in the 2012

trade that sent R. A. Dickey to t h e To r o n t o Blue Jays.  e s e are the four y o u n g a r m s (ranging from Syndergaard at 23 to deGrom at 27) that have led the Mets through the playoffs and into the World Series.

Harvey and Syndergaard dominated the surprising Chicago Cubs in the first two games at Citi Field in which Cubs hitters saw 103 pitches at 95 mph or faster while the Mets hitters saw only three. “e Dodgers had their Cy Young duo of Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. e Cubs have postseason-tested Jon Lester and force-of-nature Jake Arrieta,” commented an article

in this week’s USA Today Sports Weekly.

“No one in baseball has the combination of youth, power and command the Mets have acquired and developed. Not all the way through a four-man rotation, anyway,” the article concluded. e Kansas City Royals, on the other hand, went in an exact opposite direction to build their championship team.

Back in 2010 when the Royals were going nowhere fast, they decided to dump their milliondollar pitcher Zack Greinke and traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers for four players, including recent all-stars Lorenzo Cain and Alcides Escobar.

Kansas City is built on speedy players and great contact hitters.

Because of their speed, the Royals focused on putting the ball in play. ey struck out the least of any team in baseball (973 times). e Royals were second in the

American League with 104 stolen bases but next to last in the major leagues in hitting home runs (139) but ranked sixth in runs scored with 724.

Two times in the playoffs Cain raced home from first base on a single to score a decisive run in those specific games. One of those scoring singles from first to home happened against our Houston Astros in the ALDC games.

“We don’t rely on the home run as much,” Cain said. “We try to do it all. We can hit home runs, but we don’t rely on them.

We know we can win in other ways. We have a very solid team from top to bottom. ” “It was just another example of the Royals beating a team with their legs, not to mention their heads,” stated an article that appeared Monday in Newsday. “ey try to string hits together, put the pressure on the defense with their team speed, steal

bases, produce runs with outs, and that’s what they’ve done really well. ” Royals’ general manager Dayton Moore said it another way.

“Our guys just have a relentless attitude, a relentless commitment to having good at-bats, a relentless commitment of executing the fundamentals. ey just keep playing” he concluded. is Korner has always favored the team with the best pitching. But in this World Series, I watched how the Kansas City Royals kept chipping away at our Astros with their backs against the wall and finally overtook them.

I think they will do the same thing with these young Mets pitchers and win the series in six games!!!

KWICKIES…Ryan Mallett will not be the Houston Texans’ backup quarterback if he doesn’t stop his bone-headed antics off the field. He missed the team

plane ride to Miami, using the weak excuse that he got caught in Houston traffic. e Texans really can’t afford to get rid of Mallett, but if they did, a team like the Dallas Cowboys would swoop him up before the ink dried on his waiver papers.

And speaking of screwed-up quarterbacks, it didn’t take Johnny Manziel long to get back into the headlines for being himself. is time he allegedly whipped up on his girlfriend while driving in the car. He must not have broken any laws because the police got his autograph and then let him go. e NFL may not be as lenient, but I think they will be.

We will get another chance to watch our hometown football hero Earl omas in action Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys host Seattle Sunday on FOX-TV. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p. m.

See Korner, Page 4B

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Duck Season Opens This Weekend Orangefield place kicker Matthew Rainey boots a game winning 25-yard field goal in overtime to defeat Liberty 24-21. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

This weekends duck season opener will be met with high expectations by local hunters.

Duck hunters try new tactics OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

West Orange-Stark Mustang quarterback Jack Dallas hands off to Jeremiah Shaw. Shaw had 10 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear cheerleaders, band and fans show there spirit during Friday nights game against the Jasper Bulldogs. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

Korner As undefeated Florida State was driving downfield in the waning seconds with the score tied at 16-16 in its game at Georgia Tech Saturday, the Seminoles attempted to win the game with a 56-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation time. e Yellow Jackets blocked the kick and Lance Austin returned it 78 yards for the touchdown and a 22-16 Georgia Tech victory as time expired.

Continued from Page 3B JUST BETWEEN US…It would almost have to be rated as a “toss-up” if one had to decide which Lone Star State NFL franchise was the most benevolent Sunday. Miami took advantage of the Houston Texans’ poor play and even sorrier coaching to score 41 straight points before the second period was over. As usual, the Texans rang up their points against the second and third stringers on the Dolphins’

Colburn as soon as the Gulf water retreated. e difference lies in the fact that we were dealing with salt water intrusion rather than fresh water runoff. e Bassmaster Elite pros were already dealing with flooding and excessive runoff when they arrived for their Sabine showdown in late March only to get washed away on the third day of the event. ey were able to complete the event and happily moved on to drier ground, but it was only the beginning of a miserable spring and summer for local bay fishermen.

Toledo Bend continued to rise in spite of the SRA running generators and opening flood gates 24/7 in an effort to control the lake at pool level. e non-stop flooding north of the huge impoundment continued to send massive amounts of water south-

defense after the outcome of the game already was decided. e Dallas Cowboys at least have an excuse for their loss without their all-pro quarterback Tony Romo and wide receiver Dez Bryant. But despite those deficiencies, it had to be the four turnovers and the 100-yard kickoff return by former Cowboy Dwayne Harris that helped the New York Giants to the 27-20 victory.

Continued from Page 1B ward and all of that water eventually made its way into and through Sabine Lake.

Well after the SRA folks were able to finally catch their breath and cope with more normal levels, we were still dealing with salinity levels better suited for crappie than speckled trout. e first area that recovered was the stretch of ship channel south of the Causeway and for months spots like Lighthouse Cove looked more like a sold out Lion’s Club Carnival than a leisurely place to fish. It was the only game in town and folks desperate to catch a trout knew it.

Fast forward to the first week of October. ... the bite was finally getting more consistent in both the main lake and the river and we no longer even mentioned the fact that the wind was still whistling across the lake most

days. All that mattered was that the trout were biting again, the redfish were doing their thing on the toughest of days and we were even finding flocks of gulls hovering over surface feeding fish in the open lake.

I have no idea how long it will take the bite to recover from this latest hit, but my most optimistic guess is not long if Mother Nature will cut us some slack. e storm surge pushed an enormous amount of saltwater well up both the Neches and the Sabine so salinity levels shouldn’t suffer as badly as they might have. e remainder of the year still has the potential to be very good, but I am no longer expecting nor hoping for any help in regards to the weather. If you think it can’t start snowing this weekend. ... you don’t own a rod and reel.

“You remember when….” is a question that I am hearing all too often these days, especially when I am talking to water fowlers. Less than a decade ago our area marshes were a haven for all types of migratory birds, world class wing shooting at its best. e skies were filled with ducks and geese and the local hospitality and great Cajun cuisine made this part of the world a magnet for hunters from all around the globe. Well the food and hospitality are still here but the birds are noticeably absent. e area from east of Galveston bay all the way over towards Lafayette Louisiana is just not what it used to be in terms of duck and goose hunting, and that is a scary thought for many hunters.

In years past it wasn’t uncommon to see the big flights of ducks invade our marshes and settle in for awhile, they would stay until the next wave of birds came down and so the cycle continued much to the delight of area hunters.

Duck leases in this part of the country commanded high price tags and usually had long waiting lists and that is not the case anymore. More and more local hunters are giving up on a sport they love in favor of other winter pursuits, the decoys are getting dusty while the rifles, rods, and reels are getting a workout.

Now don’t get me wrong because there are some hunters who refuse to give up the pursuit of waterfowl and are now becoming true blue road warriors taking off in search of their favorite birds.

Many hunters have now decided to take their hunting budget and use it a bit differently by spending money on trips to high profile destinations instead of local leases. Now if you do the math it makes sense in some ways, you can maximize your opportunities by going to where the birds are instead of waiting for them to

come to you. A couple of years ago I guided a gentleman from Georgia who had to be the ultimate road warrior no doubt about it. is hunter took a leave of absence from work and packed his brand new truck full of gear, loaded his dog and left for Canada. Once he reached the far northern end of Canada he began to hunt geese everyday for the next 3 months until he had worked his way all the way down the Central flyway to Texas! is guy was a real hard core hunter in every sense of the word.

It seems more and more often that hunters on our end of the flyway have to make some sort of move to increase their odds at having a successful hunt. e weather is obviously the biggest concern and factor that local water fowl hunters must learn to deal with. e combination of warm or cold winters coupled with sporadic rainfall to our north turns most hunters into part time fortune tellers predicting the future. is year we may actually

get a break due to the fact that we finally get a few factors in our favor. e most important is the lack of standing water farther up the flyway. Areas like the panhandle and Oklahoma have been dry for the most part after some early summer rains and that spells good things for those of us on the coast. Without any big concentrations of water to hold birds we should see more numbers in our neck of the woods without having to travel nearly as far.

Now don’t get the wrong impression we still shoot ducks and geese in this area but it certainly has changed over the past decade or two. e changing face of agriculture and climates has done a number on the once steady migration patterns that were established over time.

Hopefully in the future nature will again right itself and bring things back around full circle like it once was. Until then duck and goose hunters will have to either come up with new and innovative ways to get the job done here at home or head out to other parts of the country to enjoy their sport. One thing is for sure and that is as long as there are ducks to be hunted you can bet there will be hunters out there doing everything they can to bag them.

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Football, volleyball get win-win vs. H-F MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record e Lady Mustang volleyball girls set the stage for the football team, beating Hamshire-Fannett’s Lady Horns an hour before kickoff, 3-1. e Mustangs followed up with their own win, 350 over the 5-3 Longhorns and held Kendrick King to 107 yards on the ground and zero yards through the air.

“We were focused on what we had to do,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “We needed to slow ‘King Nation’ down and we did for the most part. He got lose a couple of times but we knew that we needed to hold him to less than 100 yards to win and we came pretty close.” e Mustang defense did a good job of holding HamshireFannett’s running game to 226 yards. e Longhorns came in averaging 383 yards a game.

King, the district’s leading rusher, had a difficult time and had to rely on teammates Tyrese White and Hein omas to help out.

“We executed our defense, ran to the ball and gang tackled,” ompson said. “I was happy with that. Both inside linebackers

Game Warden Field Notes The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Scientists Overboard Two Terrell County game wardens and some deputy sheriffs responded to a 911 call about a boating accident with injuries on the Rio Grande River. A university research group with several boats was coming down the river when one boat hit a submerged rock. The collision, which threw four of the boat’s five occupants overboard, resulted in two injuries. One injured researcher was airlifted to a nearby medical facility while the other injured person was driven to an ambulance waiting nearby. Together with the agency’s Forensics Reconstruction and Mapping Team, the wardens are investigating the accident.

Not the Best Time to Take a Drink Two Val Verde County game wardens were on patrol checking dove hunters east of Del Rio. As they sat at an intersection, they saw the driver of a passing vehicle take a drink from a bottle of wine. The wardens initiated a traffic stop and asked the driver about the open bottle of wine they saw in the passenger seat. The man said he was on his way to meet with his priest because he was going to be an altar server that morning. He planned to provide the bottle of wine as a gift, he said, but he wanted to see what flavor the wine was, so he took a drink. The wardens filed a case for having an open container of alcohol.

Stranded but Not Abandoned A Grayson County game warden received a call from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office about a possible stranded boat on the Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma. The caller said a young man flagged her down as she drove by the Denison Dam boat ramp. The young man told the woman his boat had broken down, so he swam for two hours back to the shore to find help. The warden went to the boat ramp and talked to the young man, who said when his boat broke down a few hours earlier, he’d put on a life jacket and tried to swim his small boat to shore. After about 30 minutes, however, the young man said he had to let go of the boat, on which three passengers were still waiting for rescue. The Grayson County Sherriff’s Office had advised the warden that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol would not be able to immediately respond to search for the stranded boaters, so the warden launched his patrol boat and quickly located the stranded boaters, about three miles into the Oklahoma side of the lake. The warden towed the boat back to the nearest boat ramp. The passengers were cold but otherwise all right.

Shock on the Border A Red River County game warden received a call from the Red River County Sherriff’s Office about a landowner who said several subjects were shocking fish in the Red River. The warden had dispatch call the warden in McCurtain County, Oklahoma before he went to the river. When he arrived at the river, the warden saw the suspects exit the river on the Oklahoma side. The warden relayed a description of the suspects’ vehicle to the McCurtain County officers, who stopped and held the suspects until Oklahoma wardens arrived. The wardens didn’t find any fish with the suspects, but they did confiscate a shocking device.

You Look Familiar…

As a Delta County game warden and a Hunt County warden patrolled Greenville City lakes early one morning, they contacted a man who was sitting in his parked truck. One warden immediately recognized the man as someone he had arrested on a warrant for aggravated assault of a peace officer in 2011.

During the arrest, the warden had found methamphetamine when he searched his vehicle. The man served three years in prison and was released on parole. The wardens noticed the suspect seemed very nervous as they spoke to him, though he consented to a vehicle search. The wardens found a glass pipe and methamphetamine. The suspect said he would be going back to prison for violating his parole.

Don’t Lie to the Wardens As two Atascosa County game wardens checked dove hunters in the special whitewinged dove area of Atascosa County, they saw a hunter cleaning six mourning doves.

The wardens saw the hunter toss something in the brush as they drove up. After inspecting his pile of cleaned birds, the wardens saw two quail carcasses. The hunter denied harvesting the quail, even though he was hunting alone. The wardens looked in the brush where they had seen the hunter throw something and found two quail breasts. The wardens gave the hunter a citation for exceeding the daily bag limit of mourning dove and for possessing quail in closed season.

(Steven Tims and Justin Brown) did a great job with 18 tackles each. is was their best game together.” e Mustangs first hit pay dirt on just two minutes into the game when quarterback Jack Dallas hit Aric Cormier for a 29 yard touchdown. e two point conversion from Dallas to Kentavious Miller was good and the Mustangs led, 8-0.

WO-S and HF traded punts a couple of times before the Mustangs found the end zone again in the second quarter. Dallas found Jeremiah Shaw on a pass around the left side so score six more. e two point conversion failed and the Mustangs went in at the half up, 14-0.

“I was happy over the win and the fact that for the first time in a while, we played well during the first half at Hamshire-Fannett,” ompson said.

After forcing the Longhorns to punt on their first possession after the half, Dallas handed off to Shaw and Quentin Chargois to move the ball down the field before he took it in from one yard out for the score. e two point conversion failed and the Mustangs were up, 20-0.

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The West Orange-Stark Mustang Chain Gang defense held Hamshire-Fannett's Kendrick King to 107 yards on 22 carries. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals

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.

Trunk or Treat

First United Methodist Church will be hosting a Trunk or Treat (Inside the Praise Center) this Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30. We are located at the Corner of 5th Street and Elm in Orange, Games and Candy….Lots of Fun!!! Everyone Welcome

McDonald hosts Halloween party McDonald Baptist Church located at the corner of South and Broad Streets in West Orange will have their “Not So Scary Halloween Party” Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1-3 pm in their gym.

There will be a cake walk, popcorn, cotton candy, nachos, bounce house, games, lots of candy and professional Fall pictures. All free. There will also be three random drawings for $25 Wal-Mart gift cards.

Wesley UMC celebrates fall festival 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.

Good Shepherd to host pecan fundraiser Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has started their annual Durham-Ellis nut and products fundraiser. This fundraiser supports their music program, which provides scholarships to music major students at our colleges and universities.

This year they are selling pecan halves 1 lb. bag for $8.75, pecan pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, walnut halves and pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, roasted cashews 1 lb. bag for $ 6.75, raw almonds 1 lb. bag for $6.50, trash mix 1 lb. bag for $ 3.50, hot and spicy peanuts 1 lb. bag for $ 2.50, peanut brittle 7 oz. bag for $ 3.50 and frosted praline pecan 12 oz. bag for $8.75 .

You can place your order by calling one of the following ladies: Tana @ 735-2044, Grace @ 617-9531, Pat @ 626-2585, or Kathy @ 988-5292.

D id you k now you r bu si ne ss cou ld be a spon sor on t h i s pa ge?

C ont ac t ou r of f ice a sk for

Ja nel le @ 735 -7183

Peggy’s

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

First Baptist ChurCh OrangeField

Area pastors invited to luncheon

West Orange – Cove CISD would like to invite area pastors to attend a pastor luncheon at 11:30 am, on Wednesday, Oct. 28. This event will provide the opportunity to fellowship and share information.

The luncheon will be at the WOCCISD Educational Service Center, 902 W. Park Avenue, Orange. Pastors should contact the WOCCISD Superintendent’s Office at 882-5600 to confirm attendance by Monday, Oct. 26 at 12:00 p.m.

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

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.

Veterans to host Veterans appreciation breakfast

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

Trinity Baptist Church, 1819 N. 16th St., Orange, will host a Veterans APpreciation Breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 7., from 8-9:30 am. The event is come and go.

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

Wesley UMC to host Christmas Bazaar Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St., Orange, is having its annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 am-4 pm. There will be many unique gifts, Christmas decorations, a sweet shop, crafts, jewelry, pecans and walnuts, taco soup (frozen to go), links, door prizes and much more.

St. Mary Altar Society to hold gift shop luncheon 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.

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

Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

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

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Truck or Treat “BE A HERO” October 31, 2015

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First Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

409-886-4167

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

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

Pastor: Michael Procella

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

EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

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

Living Word Church

Harvest Chapel

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

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samuel

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m.

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 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.

www.orangewesley.org

trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333 Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

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.

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

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Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

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WO-S Mustangs Homecoming Royalty

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Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear defensive back Chris Winters intercepts a pass against the Jasper Bulldog. The Bears lost to the Bulldogs 3414. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

WOS Mustang Quinton Chargois bursts up the middle for a 35-yard carry.

Usually playing noseguard, Chargois has run a few times in the last few games for the Mustangs with 18 carries for 178 yards, averaging almost 10 yards a carry. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

The West Orange-Stark homecoming queen is Eriel Jordan. She was crowned at half time of the Mustangs 37-3 win over Orangefield. Aric Cormier was crowned homecoming king at Friday's pep rally. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustangs Shaw was able to hit the end zone for his second score of the night from just two yards out to start the fourth quarter. Ryan Baham-Heisser’s PAT was good, putting the Mustangs up, 27-0. e Mustangs kicked off to the Longhorns, but the HF kick returner stepped back into the end zone resulting in a two point safety for the Mustangs. Four plays later, Dallas hit omas Wallace for a 28 yard touchdown.

For the third week in a row, the Mustang secondary has kept the opposing teams from completing a pass. King was 0 for 7 passing. e Mustangs will honor their

Continued from Page 5B seniors Friday night in their last home game and game of the regular season against the Hardin Jefferson Hawks. e Hawks are also a predominantly rushing team with only 12 completed passes of 15 for the season. “ey have a couple of kids that we will have to contain,” ompson said. “Talon Tilley is the #2 rusher in the district with 1025 yards and Dashown Moreaux is #4 with 953 yards.” e Hawks are 2-6, losing several close games. Both district losses have been close and at the end of the game-Orangefield, 2324 and Hamshire-Fannett, 38-42.

Last week was HJ’s bye week.

“We need to win this game to

solidify the district championship,” ompson said. “We need to play well and win. HJ is still HJ and will be an armload for us.”

Eleven players will be honored senior night, beginning around 6:45pm. Senior band members, cheerleaders and drill team members will also be announced.

“I told them to cherish the night,” ompson said. “Because it will be the last game that they will play in Mustang Stadium.”

Tickets will be on sale in the Athletic Office ursday 9-12 and 1-3pm and Friday 9-12.

Adult tickets are $5 and students are $2. All tickets at the gate are $5.

e combined team of the freshmen and JV beat HamshireFannett, 20-8 last ursday for their last home game. Alex Williams scored on a 30 yard pass from Chaka Watson. Watson scored the two point conversion and twice more on 3 yard touchdown runs. Ja’Vonn Ross had an interception on his first game back from a collar bone injury at the Jasper game. e combined team will play their last game of the season at Hardin Jefferson ursday, beginning at 5. is week is Haunt the Hawks!! e cheerleaders ask that you wear black out attire or Halloween costumes on Friday.

Orangefield quarterback Matthew Watkins breaks a tackle in the 24-21 victory against the Liberty Panthers. Watkins collected 110-yards on 25 carries in the district win. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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auto ‘01 JeeP WranGler, 60th, anniversary edition, full body lift, Kc running lights, 70K miles, in mint condition $13,000.

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

aPPliances 30 Gas dryers, $100 to $200, call Harry @ (409) 8864111. (tfn)

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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The State of Texas To any and all Unknown heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of

Karl Avery Stanbrough, Deceased Cause No. P17356 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

Zane Rey Wooley, Deceased Cause No. P17355 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on October 1, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Karl Avery Stanbrough, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on September 30, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Zane Rey Wooley, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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

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

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

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

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on October 1, 2015.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on September 30, 2015.

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Kevin LeBeouf Kevin LeBeouf

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Stacy Wells Stacy Wells

Notice to Creditors

Notice to Creditors

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SYLVIA MARIE GALBREATH, Deceased, were issued on October 6, 2015, in Cause No. P17328, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ROY J. HARDY All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of THELMA GRACE GAHWILER, Deceased, were issued on October 15, 2015, in Cause No. P17335, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: GEORGE C. JACKS. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JULIA NELL ROBERTSON, Deceased, were issued on October 21, 2015, in Cause No. P17351, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ANDRE ROBERTSON. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

DATED: the 6th day of October, 2015

DATED: the15th day of October, 2015

DATED: the 21ST day of October, 2015

TOMMY GUNN Attorney for ROY J. HARDY State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

TOMMY GUNN Attorney for GEORGE C. JACKS State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

TOMMY GUNN Attorney for ANDRE ROBERTSON State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

Tommy Gunn

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Tommy Gunn

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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.

Tommy Gunn

Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

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