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Week of Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Anglers chase ‘kicker fish’ in tourney

Dave Rogers

For The Record

“Four chunks and a kicker.” That will be the goal of 250 or so two-man teams of fishermen competing in this weekend’s $200,000 Skeeter Bass Champs Team Championship fishing tournament based at the Orange Boat Ramp. Action begins at first light Saturday and Sunday, with the first fishermen due to weigh in their catch each day at 3 p.m. The tournament awards ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Only the best of the anglers from the 20-odd tournaments put on or sanctioned by Texas-based Skeeter Bass Champs are eligible for this weekend’s event. The winning team will go

home with a $75,000 Skeeter bass boat. Second prize is a $50,000 boat. The next 38 highest finishing teams will get checks ranging from $1,000 to $6,000. “There’s not a bass tournament in the state of Texas that’s run better,” said Little Cypress resident Jonathan Simon, owner of Simon Outfitters, 2313 MacArthur Drive in Orange. “They’ll pay out about 100 percent (of entry fees) at every tournament. They have awesome sponsors.” Simon should know. He and partner Cade Durio of Lake Charles have been fishing this tour for three years. This year they rank No. 5 in points for the East Region, one of four regions for the tour. And Simon likes the fish

Clown face from the Stephen King movie “It.”

Clowns’ net threats target local schools Dave Rogers

For The Record

The first week in October seems like Orange County’s turn in the barrel as a nationwide rash of creepy clown sightings and internet threats hit home. “I’m gon kill everybody in the fruit for fun!” was among the opening salvos Sunday night from a Twitter account with the handle The Fruit City Clown and a scary redheaded Stephen King movie clown mask as an avatar. “I’ll be at West Orange tomorrow,” proclaimed another

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Tweet by The Fruit City Clown and that was followed by a Tweet with a schedule: “Wos Monday “LCM Tuesday “Memorial Wednesday “OZEN & CENTRAL on Thursday “West Brook FRIDAY” And then came the warning, “I got clowns out in Bmt to Port Arthur Every where” At least one Tweet had the sender’s location tagged as Orange, Texas. “This is something that seems to be growing across the nation at this time and everybody’s just taking their turn,” Little Cypress-Mauriceville superintendent Pauline Hargrove told trustees and patrons at Monday night’s monthly school board meeting. “It was at Houston last week. The authorities did determine it to be a hoax. However, we are listed in the one (threat) we were made aware of early this morning, so we are taking it seriously, following our own protocol.” Another Twitter account “BridgeCityClown” invited folks to the Walmart parking lot Monday night “for a little surprise,” but later noted, “no one showed up.” The threatening Tweets by the Fruit City Clown were deleted by late Sunday night. By Monday, the Twitter account of The Fruit City Clown was issuing apologies. “I never intended to go to schools or harm anyone. This was all just a joke please accept this apology,” said one Tweet. Another went farther in CLOWN Page 3A

he’s finding near his hometown this year. “Our river has been fishing awesome this year,” he said. “We’ve seen fish like we’ve never seen.” Heavy rain in the north Texas area has kept the salinity low in the river and its outfalls, Simon said. “That hurts the trout guys but helps the bass guys,” he

weigh a total of five fish. “I’d say you’re going to see a lot of eight- to 11-pound sacks,” the fisherman predicted. “Who gets that 14 or 15 pounds, that’ll be the key.” Teams in the tournament can run their boats as far as they can go and return in an eight-hour day, as long as they stay out of the Gulf of Mexico.

Toledo Bend, as far east as Calcasieu Lake in Louisiana, or as far west as Galveston. “These boats go 75 to 80 mph now, so you’ve got a good range,” Simon said. “If you’re fishing a long way away, you just have to catch ‘em fast and run back.” A change this year is Texas’ new 12-inch keeper limit. It used to be 14 inches.

its, you’re not going to win.” The really big bass, 4 to 5 pounds and up, are referred to by tournament fishers as “kicker fish.” The 2- to 3-pounders are “chunks.” “If you have a limit, you’ll get a check,” Simon said. “But it’s all about who gets that kicker. Four chunks and that kicker, the big one that separates you from all the rest.”

Travis Collins intoxication manslaughter case stalled “We’ll have a lot more (fiveSimon said teams Collins committed tosome state mental hospital for evaluation might venture as far north as fish) limits come in, but if

said. A two-man team is allowed to Debby Schamber For The Record

The intoxication manslaughter trial of Travis Collins, 28, who is accused of killing Riley and Emily Portie in May 2015 has met with yet another stall. As a result of the examination by Dr. Ray Coxe, Collins was committed Sept. 2nd to the North Texas State Hospital in Vernon for observation and/or treatment for a period not to exceed 120 days. The objective of the commitment is to attain competency to stand trial. However, according to the court order, if it is determined there is no chance he will be competent to stand trial he will be transported back to Orange County. The case against Collins began after he was driving a 2012 Dodge Pickup truck and according to the probable cause affidavit, “was extremely intoxicated, having consumed a large amount of

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alcohol all day long.” Witnesses also reported Collins was “driving really bad, committing several traffic violations including running the stop sign at 10th and Park Streets.” The witness also told investigators Collins drove over the railroad tracks at a high rate of speed and jumped the tracks. Riley Portie, 54, and his wife, fifty-year-old Emily

you’re were catching 12-inch limPortie out riding their motorcycle when Collins’ pickup truck landed on top of them. They were killed at the scene. Officers at the scene noted in their report, Collins was unsteady on his feet and had the odor of what is believed to be an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. Collins was taken to a local hospital where he was treated and released. He was transported to the Orange County Jail and released to jail staff where he was charged with intoxication manslaughter. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony. It carries a punishment range of two to 20 years in prison. The trial was scheduled to occur in August, but it was put on hold after Collins competency to stand trial became an issue. According to court documents, Collins stated he has been mar-

ried since 2008 and dropped out of school in the ninth or tenth grade. For the past four years he has worked as a box prepper in light industry at a local refinery. He stated he also worked in the fast food industry but was fired because of conflicts with the law. He said he has always had difficulty getting jobs and his wife fills out the job applications for him. During the evaluation, the doctor noted Collins’ memory was impaired in all areas and he was unable to provide specific dates, places or names. He also did not know the year he was married. Collins also reported he experiences hallucinations such as voices in his head which occur throughout the day and night. However, he denied experiencing visual hallucinations. There was “no evidence” of delusional disorder although he does COLLINS CASE Page 3A

Orange set to annex land for truck wash Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange city council last week held its second public hearing about and is expected to vote next week to annex land for a new commercial truck wash at Texas 62 and Interstate 10. The owners of the 5.3-acre tract at the intersection’s northwest corner want the city to extend city services to the site in exchange for tax payments. “It’s a voluntary annexation request,” explained Jay Trahan, Orange’s director of economic development. “The owner, Blue Beacon, a commercial truck wash chain

out of Salinas, Kans., is making a $2.7 million capital investment. They project 40 to 50 fulltime positions paying Trahan about $12 per hour and two to three management positions in the $60,000 per year range. “They have a location in Baytown and another in Baton Rouge. They just targeted that intersection based on traffic and accessibility.” In another recent action, city council also approved issuing $5 million in certificates

of obligation for construction, repair, replacement or improvement to city water and wastewater systems. It authorized hotel/motel occupancy tax funding of $634,000 for the fiscal year 2017. The largest recipient was the Convention and Visitors Bureau at $416,000. In descending order, the city granted $50,000 to Lutcher Theater, $30,000 each to Heritage House, Chamber of Commerce national fishing tournament, and Future Tourism Related Events. Friends of the Orange Depot received $25,000, with $15,000 set aside for Riverfront Boardwalk/Pavilion Landscape

maintenance; and $10,000 for SETAC Off-Ramp Magazine. Chamber of Commerce Mardi Gras Parade was funded with $8,000, and getting $5,000 each were Chamber of Commerce-Sabine Riverfront Festival, Chamber of Commerce-High School Fishing Tournament, Gulf Coast Annual Festival, and Orange Trade Days. The hotel/motel occupancy tax funds are raised from a 15 percent levy for each night’s hotel/motel stay in Orange. Of the total, 7 percent goes to the city, or $634,000 this year. The state claims 6 percent of the collected tax and Orange County gets 2 percent.

Police seeking person of interest in two cases Debby Schamber For The Record

Police searching for persons of interests in two cases Investigators with the Orange Police Department are searching for person of interest in the homicide case of 20-year-old Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhamer. Officers responded to a call of a disturbance at about 8 p.m. on Sept. 28 to 111 Pine. When officers arrived they discovered Klinkhamer with

a gunshot wound to his chest. Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, David Peck, responded to the scene and has ordered an autopsy. However, according to Capt. Robert Enmon, no arrests have been made at this time although the investigation is ongoing. They are continuing to talk to people to gather information. In other police business, detectives are wanting information in the robbery of the Orange Cinema II on Bowling

Lane. According to reports, about 30 minutes after the opened Saturday afternoon the theater was robbed at gunpoint. At about 1 p.m. a man armed with a gun along with a woman walked into the theater. They took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene. There are no reports of injuries. The suspects are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s. The man is described as a black male and about six

feet tall. He was wearing a hat with a marijuana leaf on the front of it and the words “kush” on the back. He was also wearing a Christmas style sweater with bears on it. The couple were both wearing combat style boots. Anyone with any information on either of these cases, no matter how small or trivial they think the information many be, is asked to call the Orange Police Department at 409-883-1026.

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County keeps Meals on Wheels rolling Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County commissioners Monday approved a resolution that keeps alive the county’s relationship with Meals on Wheels. A budget transfer of $40,000 was made to provide funding for the program, which delivers hot meals to elderly, disabled and homebound. No action was taken on an agenda item regarding the transfer of four county vans to the OCAA Meals on Wheels Program. The absence of As-

sistant County Attorney Doug Manning, who had a scheduling conflict, left the commissioners with unanswered questions. The item is expected to be on a future agenda. Commissioners also designated Oct. 2-8 as National 4-H Week in Texas and released Coastal Plains Exploration LLC from a road use bond. The bond was to provide insurance in case the road was damaged during installation below it of a pipeline. An inspection Sept. 28 found no damage.

BC Strutters 30th anniversary There will be a cake and punch reception to honor former Strutters in the BCHS cafeteria on Friday, Oct. 8, from 5-6 pm. All Strutter Forevers are then invited to move to the stadium to join the Strutters in the spirit line after their pre-game performance. We hope all Strutter Forevers can be a part of this celebration. Clients at OCARC bag tokens for the Orange Lions Club’s charity carnival. Members of the Orange Lions club pictured left to right, Pam Scales Honeycutt, Carnival chairman Chris Gunstream, Orange County sheriff Keith Merritt, Marlene Merritt. Clients at OCARC have been bagging tokens for the carnival for many years. Remaining dates for the 2016 Orange Lions Club charity carnival are October 5, 6, 7 and 8 starting at 6:30 pm nightly. Wednesday night the 5th, will be can night. Bring an item of canned food and get free entry to the park for this night only. RECORD PHOTO: Stump Weatherford

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Reports Officers from the Orange Sheriff’s Department responded to the following calls between Sept. 26-Oct. 3: Death investigation, 5505 Woodridge Dr., Orange Disturbance, 1099 FM 105, Orange Theft, 4855 Caribou Dr., Orange Narcotics incident, 2870 Elmira/Medical Center Burglary of habitation, 17718 FM 105, Vidor Theft, 10058 FM 105, Orange Theft, 12123 Toledo Bend Blvd., Orange Disturbance, 5081 Woodland Dr., Orange Burglary of habitation, 1505 FM 1136, Orange Welfare concern/missing person, 6558 S. Bilbo Rd., Orange Runaway, 2377 Linda St., Orange Fire/arson, 4734 Old Hwy. 87, Orange Criminal mischief, 5142 Michelle. Orange

Found property/stolen vehicle, 18017 S. Hwy. 62, Orange Narcotics incident, 2870 Elmira, Orange Warrant service, 205 Border St., Orange Assist probation/parole incident, 206 Hwy. 1131, Orange Self surrender/warrant, 205 Border St., Orange Theft, Womack Rd./IH-10, Orange Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1072 W Bluff Rd., Orange Theft, 6871 N. Hwy. 62, Orange Self surrender, 205 Border St., Orange Telephone harassment, 5685 Tyler St., Vidor Deadly conduct/firearm, 1490 Tulane, Vidor Criminal trespass, 14054 Lantana Rd., Vidor Mental health concern, 6419 Burdine, Orange Theft, 2556 Bancroft Rd., Orange Indecency with a child, 3660 Benson Rd., Orange Burglary of habitation, 1331

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Clown threat asking for foregiveness: “I really would ask if you accepted this apology. I ask this from the deepest bottom of my heart. Thank you. God bless.” Nonetheless, Hargrove and local police and sheriff departments were planning extra protection Tuesday for LC-M district schools, just as they offered for West OrangeStark High and other West Orange-Cove district schools Monday. “The police and sheriff’s department actively worked West Orange-Cove more (Monday) because their name was first on the list,” Hargrove said. “Ours is (Tuesday), so they will put a heavier presence on us then. And several of us will try to be spread out throughout the day also doing that.” According to the Associated Press, a rash of creepy clown-theme sightings and threats has emerged nationwide since August when residents in Greenville County, S.C., said clowns were trying to lure children into wooded areas. Since then, sightings have been reported from Florida to Oregon. Threats have been reported at schools across the nation, including last week in Houston where an Instagram account called “Ain’t Clownin Around” at all high schools last Friday, Sept. 30 to kidnap students or shoot teachers as they walked to their cars. Two Bay City schools went on lockdown “as a precaution” Friday after the threats circulated on social media and Houston, Spring, Alvin, Klein and Goose Creek school districts have sent letters to parents acknowledging the threats and telling of extra security measures being taken. Houston ISD announced Monday evening a 14-yearold student has been charged in connection with a “clown” threat. The student, accused of threatening an HISD school on social media using the image of a clown, is charged with making a terroristic

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threat. West Orange-Stark superintendent Rickie Harris said Monday afternoon, “We are working with local police to ensure the safety of our students. We are also allowing the local authorities to investigate the situation. “We have not seen an impact to our educational environment at this time.” West Orange Assistant Police Chief Jessie Romero said his office was made aware of the threats at 6 a.m. Monday. “We got a call that this was busting loose and we sent our officer on duty at that time to the high school (West Orange-Stark). One of our investigators and our police chief were also there. “We manned security around the school for three hours, until the first bell rang. Those three and some other (WO-C) staff were aware of the threat. But nothing reared its ugly head.” The charge of terroristic threat is a third-degree felony and a conviction carries a punishment of two to 10 years in state jail. Capt. Robert Enmon of the City of Orange said his officers put in extra patrols Monday at LC-M elementary and junior high schools located within the Orange city limits. The Beaumont Enterprise reported that just 72 percent of students were in attendance at Port Arthur Memorial High School as of 11:30 a.m. Monday. Hargrove said at the school board meeting that LC-M’s attendance was 96.46 percent Monday, “higher than what it had been for a few days.” Tuesday’s attendance for LC-M’s 3,400-student school district was 96.36 percent, an official said. “And in talking with the kids,” the LC-M superintendent said, “I’m sure that many of them did have questions that they had talked about to others with but they were comfortable and did not feel that there was a threat.” LC-M passed on news of the threat via its Facebook

page Monday morning, but Hargrove said a Monday evening internet blast to parents would spread the message further. “We will send a message home this evening,” she said. “That’s just making their parents aware, but still encouraging them to still send their children to school, and that we feel like it’s under control. But we always want them to be aware of what’s going on.” Tuesday, superintendent Todd Lintzen of Bridge City ISD joined those at WO-C, LC-M, Beaumont and Port Arthur in issuing a statement to parents. “We are aware of the “clown threats” being made in school districts and communities throughout Texas and the country. Any credible threat is taken seriously resulting in quick actions by our staff that may result in activating our Crisis Management Plan. “During these situations we monitor a variety of social media to ensure safety within our school district. We are addressing current concerns regarding “Clown Threats” in an appropriate, rational manner to ensure the safety of our students and staff.” Det. Janois Grizzaffi, public information officer for Orange County Sheriff Department, said her fellow officers were vigilant. “Even though we believe this was a hoax and not a very viable threat, we have with other police agencies in the county increased our presences around schools – both the ones that were mentioned [in the online threats] and the ones that weren’t to protect the safety of our citizens,” she said. Lorraine Shannon, Director of Communications for WO-C, reported, “We were able to operate as normal on Monday and plan to continue to do so.” She said the district would have “heightened security” at its Friday night home football game against Hamshire-Fannett.

have thoughts he is being watched. Collins informed the doctor he has been depressed most Collins of his life. His symptoms of being depressed include “going off on people” and seldom getting a full nights rest. During the evaluation of competence, the defendant told the doctor he was told he had gotten into an accident,but didn’t believe it and only remembers waking up in jail. He also stated he had been to court but did not understand what was being said. He also could not explain the consequences to a defendant if he was found guilty or if he pleaded innocent. It was the opinion of the doctor, the results of the evaluation show there is ample clinical evidence to raise a challenge to the defendants competence to proceed at this time. However, he also stated the limitation of the evaluation is based solely on the impressions and informa-

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tion presented by Collins and his wife without any school or

mental health records to back up their claims.

Reward Offered for Most Wanted Fugitive from Houston Staff Report For The Record

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Kevin Wayne Matthews, 49, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Matthews, who is a member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Matthews’ last address was in Houston, and he has ties to the Montgomery and Liberty county areas. In November 2015, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for Matthews’ arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His criminal history includes assault, burglary and possession of controlled substance. For more information or updates in the event of his arrest, see his wanted bulletin at: www.dps. texas.gov/Texas10MostWanted/fugitiveDetails. aspx?id=337. Matthews is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 175 pounds. He has a tattoo of a spider web on his left elbow, and numerous other tattoos on his abdomen, chest, hands and arms. He has work experience as an electrician. Texas Crime Stoppers, which is funded by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, offers cash rewards to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of one of the Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitives or sex offenders. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters must provide information to authorities using one of the five following methods: Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). Text the letters “DPS” – followed by your tip – to 274637 (CRIMES) from your cell phone. Submit a web tip through the DPS website by selecting

the fugitive you have information about, and then clicking on the link under their picture. Submit Mathews a Facebook tip at http://www.facebook.com/texas10mostwanted by clicking the “SUBMIT A TIP” link (under the “About” section). Submit a tip through the DPS Mobile App. The app is currently available for iPhone users on the Apple App Store: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/

app/texas-dps/ id902092368?mt=8) and for Android users on Google Play: (https://play.google.com/ store/apps/details?id=com.microassist.texasdps&hl=en). All tips are anonymous – regardless of how they are submitted, and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name. DPS investigators work with local law enforcement agencies to select fugitives for the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and Sex Offender lists. You can find the current lists – with photos – on the DPS website at http://www.dps.texas.gov/texas10mostwanted/. Do not attempt to apprehend these fugitives; they are considered armed dangerous.

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From The Creaux’s Nest ANOTHER WEEK ROLLS AROUND We received very good response to last week’s anniversary edition. The staff, under the condition of working with computer problems, left out several advertisements and that ain’t never good. We apologize.*****We had a great time at the presentation of the “Person of the Year” award to Corky Harmon last week. A full house showed up at the Lunch Bunch gathering. Betty and Corky’s family attended. Their sister-in-law, brother Tommy’s wife Barbara, wore her Abbeville tee shirt that made Roy happy. They are both natives of the Cajun country. The group got to meet some of the new office holders coming in January, tax assessor Karen Fisher and John Gothia, incoming commissioner Pct. 3. Also many of the elected officials were present. Attorney Jack Smith did a great job talking about Corky’s great work with the Lamar Foundation for over 40 years. It’s was nice to see Betty also. We were surprised to find she had lost so much weight. She looks good but didn’t like the cause of the loss.*****Well, Debate II is Sunday. I don’t believe it will change anything. I’ll watch and respond next week. I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. USA TODAY URGES “DON’T VOTE FOR TRUMP” In the 34 years history of USA Today, the editorial board has never taken sides in the presidential race. “We’ve never seen reason to alter our approach until now.” The publication ran a full page of views opposing the election with the headline “Don’t Vote for Trump.” By unanimous consensus of the editorial board they found “Trump unfit for the presidency. He has demonstrated repeatedly that he lacks the temperament, knowledge, steadiness and honesty that America needs from its president. He is ill-equipped to be Commander-in-Chief. His foreign policy pronouncements typically range from uninformed to incoherent.” They went on to say that he traffics in prejudice, “From the very beginning, Trump has built his campaign on appeals to bigotry and xenophobia, whipping up resentment against Mexicans, Muslims and immigrants.” USA Today said Trump’s business career is checkered. His track record is marred by six bankruptcies. his misuses of his charitable foundation and allegations that Trump University defrauded citizens. This week we learned of his violating the Cuban sanctions and that he rode a bankruptcy loss of nearly a billion dollars while paying no income taxes for 18 years. The paper went on to say he’s not leveling with the American people. The question, is Trump as rich as he says? Most experts say no. Mark Cuban says the Trump brand is built on debt. If one domino falls the entire brand will crumble. Cuban predicts the entire brand will be bankrupt in seven years. USA Today asked, “Did you ever imagine a presidential candidate, one who avoided service in the military, would criticize Gold Star parents who lost a son in Iraq? Did you ever imagine you’d see a presidential candidate mock a disabled person? Neither did we.” He would create a enemies list and be consumed with getting even with his critics. According to USA, “Trump is a serial liar, he is in a league of his own on falsehoods and misstatement. He uses the big lie technique of repeating it so often that people begin to believe it.” The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that among the Top Fortune 100 companies not one CEO has contributed to the Trump campaign. Their beef is that his policies will wreck the economy, plus much evidence suggests he is not at all a good businessman. Many believe if this rich kid has merely put his inheritance in the bank, he would be far wealthier today on simple compounded interest yielded. They say, “For Trump, convincing people he actually is a businessman is part of his ultimate hustle. Trump, not all that successful a businessman, morphed into being a celebrity who posed as a businessman.” The 120 major newspapers in the country, and the most successful, wealthiest in the country, have refused to endorse Trump. Could they all be wrong? USA concluded, “Stay true to your convictions, which means putting country over party. It might mean a vote for Hillary Clinton, who is the most plausible alternative to keep Trump out of the White House. Look at her command of the issues, resilience and long record of public service. She would serve the nation ably as its president. As U.S. Senator, First Lady and Sec. of State, Hillary Clinton has proved she is the most experienced, qualified person to run for the presidency. By all means vote, just not for Donald Trump.” Early voting starts October 24. CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear about the death of Doug Egan, 81, who passed away at his home on Toledo Bend Lake at Florien, LA. Service will be held Oct. 5, 2 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home. We go back a long way with Doug. For over 20 years he was the business agent of the Millwright Local during the time when politics got hot and heavy between Democrats. The battles were more pronounced between Liberals and Conservatives. Doug was a great guy who had a bunch of good, sometime rowdy guys in his Local. Many are now gone but our buddies Quincy Procell and Dean Sarver are still around. Rest in peace my friend. LOOKING BACK TO 2006 ‘FROM THE CREAUX’S NEST’ On Oct. 8, 1956, Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game ever and the only no-hitter in World Series history. As a Yankee, he retired all 27 Brooklyn Dodgers in game five at Yankee Stadium. Yogi Berra was the catcher. I listened to that game at a little Italian restaurant in Beaumont with friends. Mickey Mantle hit a home run. Joining us was singer George Jones, who at the time was minding a service station down the street for his brother. In the early 60s, while attending an Astro game, the late Jerry

Wimberley and I saw Larsen pitch. Larsen was traded to the Kansas City A’s by the Yankees for two players plus Roger Maris. Larsen bounced around with eight or nine clubs. He posted a 3.78 ERA in 14 seasons. He ended up with four wins and two loses in World Series games.******Death marks passing of an era: When Celeste Montagne, 77, was called home on Oct. 3, she took with her great memories of a long, exciting life shared with her husband Bob. Together they were on the front row of historical events. They helped blaze a political chapter in the annuals of state and local government. Celeste and Bob became friends with some of the state’s most powerful leaders. This couple perfected grass-roots politics. Celeste often hosted political workers in their home. Their story of involvement and the road they traveled would make an interesting story of people who cared and did something about it. Celeste was a dedicated, loyal partner to Bob, and a wonderful mother to their children. In the past 50-years, I’ve never heard a negative word about this good lady. A big void has been left in this great family. She and Bob did a very good job raising a large family of well-educated, community-minded citizens.*****We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Sarah Lucia Todaro. We had known Ms. Sarah since around 1950. She and her late husband Frank and family operated the Save-Way Super Market in Orange for many years. She was a beautiful, Christian woman. An Orange native, she lived her entire life there. She passed away at age 85. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 10. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Orange County criminal investigators question the October 6 death of Theresa Ham Doucet Michael, 39, of Orangefield. Michael was pronounced dead at her Kyle Street residence. The death was caused by a single gunshot wound to the face. The victim was found on the front porch when emergency workers arrived. Deputies found a high powered rifle at the scene. A man called 911 to say his wife had accidentally been shot. Sheriff department chief deputy Mike Marion is interviewing witnesses. She is survived by her father Lonnie Ham, Sr., mother and stepfather Carole and Richard Kibodeaux, daughter Julie Doucet, sons Michael Doucet and Kyle Howes, Ethan Michael, Mark Michael and Jeremiah Michael, brothers Lonnie Ham, Jr. and Darell Ham, and several grandchildren. (Editor’s note: I will check to see what became of this case.)*****Congressman Kevin Brady presented West Orange-Stark coach Dan Ray Hooks with a commendation from the U.S. House of Representatives during the dedication ceremony of Dan Ray Hooks Stadium Friday, Oct. 6.*****The “Fat Boys” held their 10th annual pig roast Saturday, Oct. 7. Sponsors of the event were ‘Buckshot” Winfree, Bobby Cormier, Dr. David Olson, Kenneth Smith, Dr. Lance Craig, Joe Penland and Johnny Montagne. Dr. Olson told great stories and the vittles were exceptional. (Editor’s note: I don’t believe they hold that annual event anymore. If they do I haven’t been informed of it.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Barbara Patton Thompson, 69, a 46 year resident of Bridge City, passed away Friday, Oct. 5. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Hunter Thompson. She is survived by sons Brian, Clay, Roger, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.*****Kenneth Eugene Wiley Sr, age 72, of Orange, died Saturday, Oct. 7. A resident of Orange he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jeanette Craig Wiley. He is survived by his mother, Velma Wiley, sons Ken and Mike, daughters Linda Riddick and Jeannie Silva, 12 grandchildren and brother Darrell Wiley.*****Betty Lou Block, 72, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3. Services were held Friday. A native of Orange she was a bus driver for the West Orange Cove ISD and later retired from the school district. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold W. Block and son Gus Block. She is survived by daughter Jessie Cole, son David Block, daughter Dorothy Lambert, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and brother, Luther Bennett. 40 Years Ago-1976 Blaine Brown and Linda Hall tied the knot on Sunday, Sept. 26. The couple will make their home in Houston where Blaine has taken a real job.*****Sharon Primeaux, formerly of Bridge City, visited here from her present home in New Iberia. She brought a couple of friends with her to show off the old hometown.*****W.T. Oliver and wife Ann, after many years of working for others, have started their own business. Oliver & Associates is an industrial public relations firm.*****Spotted gathered at Franklinson’s Deli were Bob Franklin. Lon Craft, Ronnie Baxter, Beverly and Nick Matsoukas, Pete Runnels, Barbara Smith, Dennis and Lynn Hall. The restaurant is owned by Frank and Nancy Finchum and operated by son Tab.*****Orange County has three female attorneys, Ronnie Baxter, Kay Sexton and Anna Misak.*****Steve Spradling and Sprad’s Boat Town to throw a festival to say goodbye to summer and celebrate autumn. The festival will have free barbecue, keg beer, kite skiing, barefoot skiing, truck and ski jumping. There will be a dragster race and boat exhibition, featuring the 007 boat. The ski show will be performed by Steve Spradling and sister, Sherry Spradling, the Thrailkil brothers, Billy Wills and several others. The music will be furnished by “Easy Chair Funk Factory,” featuring Gerry Mouton and “Tangerine,” whose lead singer Scott Hoyt, son of Judge Gene and Mary Hoyt, also plays keyboard. He is backed by his sister Helen, with Ralph Kilmore on drums. Mark Lee, guitarist and Johnny Watson on bass. Tangerine has two new records out, “A Song of October” and “Ferris Wheel,” both written by Scott Hoyt. The Pleasure Island Picnic is giving away 800 passes on a first-come basis. Passes are available at Keble’s Kuttery, Lone Oak Service Station, Connie’s Classic Cut, The Opportunity Valley news and Orange County Cycle Center. A FEW HAPPENINGS Our friend Van Choate was in an accident recently on his motorbike and spent quite some time in the hospital recovering with multiple broken ribs, punctured lung, broken clavicle, broken collarbone and a severely bruised hip. He was so thankful for all the calls and support. Sunday he was cooking up a big pot of crab, chicken and green onion sausage gumbo saying it surely should heal his wounds. Our prayers for a continued recovery.*****Our friend Keith Wallace, at Reliable Cleaners is offering a special 75th anniversary bargain. On Monday, at the Bridge City location, they will do your shirts for 75 cents each. The same deal is offered to the stores in Orange and Vidor on Tuesdays throughout October. Gather up your shirts and give them the Reliable treatment for just 75 cents. I’m bringing a few winter shirts. Happy 75th Anniversary to our friends at Reliable.*****Dr. Mark Messer announced the association of two new dentist Danielle and Austin Davis. They are a great looking couple and I’m told that they are also very personable. Danielle and Austin look forward to meeting and serving the area.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. October 5: Celebrating today is Elicia Dillon and Jared Dillon, also Darlene Stephens and Brad Lanthier.

Celebraties celebrating on this day are entrepreneur (Paris’s sister) Nicky Hilton, 33, basketball player Grant Hill, 44 and rock singer Bob Geldof, 65. *****October 6: Celebrating is our buddy, insurance man Jimmy Smith, Barbara Angelle, Lori Harmon, and Troy Samual Woodall turns 74 today. Joining them in celebration are LeBron James Jr., 12, actress Elisabeth Shue, 52 and football player Tony Dungy, 61.*****October 7: Longtime friend, a good guy, Dr. Albert Pugh celebrates today as does Mary Moore, Connie Elkins and Joby Brown, songwriter/singer John Mellencamp, 65, talk show host Joy Behar, 74 and singer Toni Braxton, 49.*****October 8: Darrell Fisher, Sandy Frye, Blaine Hutt, Lisa Havens, Ronnie Halliburton and Connie Bland all celebrate today. Also celebrating is Roy’s Godchild Darren Boudion. Celebrities joining them are actors Matt Damon, 46, Chevy Chase 73, and Sigourney Weaver, 67 and singer Bruno Mars, 31.*****October 9: Celebrating today are Betty Stimac, Linda Myers, Logan Conner, Imogene Bailey and Megan Benoit. Joining them are talk show host Sharon Osborne, 64, Sean Lennon (John Lennon’s son) 41 and actor Scott Bakula, 60.*****October 10: Today is Columbus Day. Celebrating birthdays today are Barbara Fournier, Bob Bullard, Janell Matthews, and Jessie Franklin. Celebrating also are football player Brett Favre and singer David Lee Roth, 62, author Nora Roberts, 66, singer Tanya Tucker, 58 and Mario Lopez.*****October 11: Celebrating on this day is Preston Pittman, Alan Johansson, Leslie Anderson, Anita Ryan and John Cochran. Also celebrating on this day are actors Luke Perry, 50, Joan Cusack, 54, singer Daryl Hall, 70 and golfer Michelle Wie, 27.*****Our friend, former county commissioner Owen Burton will require knee surgery after hurting himself climbing onto his tractor. Good luck with that.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at PK’s Grill this week and JB’s Barbeque next week. Great fellowship. Everyone always welcome.*****Did you see 60 Minutes Sunday on Global Warming. Made a true believer out of me.*****The VP Debate was held Tuesday night between Mike Pence, Republican and Tim Kaine, Democrat. It was too late for me to respond. Both candidates are seasoned politicians; both have government knowledge, both have the chore of defending their leader’s positions. Both candidates have strong values but they must defend values that are not necessarily their values. Citizens, for the most part, don’t vote for president based on the vice-presidential candidates. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alphonse Boudreaux felt sorry for his brother-in-law, CooCoo Comeaux, wat was in da mental institute in Pineville. Boudreaux him, he checked Coo-Coo out of Pineville and signed da papers wat said he was responsible for him. Boudreaux started teaching Coo-Coo about different tings, like how to use a cell phone and utta stuff. He was gonna take Coo-Coo deer hunting, so he show him how to shoot da gun and tole him to always make sure da deer is dead. “Shoot him again if he’s just wounded,” he said. So while dey in da wood hunting, suddenly Boudreaux grab his chest and fall to da ground. He don’t seem to be breathing, his eyes dem, are rolled back in his head. Coo-Coo him, grab his cell phone and call 911. He tell da operator, “I tink Boudreaux is dead him, wat should I do hanh?” Da operator her, in a calm voice, says, “Jus take it easy and follow my instructions.” “First, let’s make sure he’s dead.” Dere is a silence and den two shots, boom, boom. Coo-Coo come back to da phone and say, “Okay, now wat?” Da 911 operator don’t answer. Coo-Coo say, “Hallo, hallo.” Da 911 operator her done passed out. C’EST TOUT Trump and his Choir Boys Over the last couple of weeks, Donald Trump’s “Talking Heads” have been spinning that Sec. Hillary Clinton should be held accountable for her husband’s infidelities. She was a victim, not an enabler. It’s easy for any reasonable person to imagine the hurt and embarrassment Hillary has suffered through. Any woman who experienced the public humiliation and rejection that goes with the exposure of an unfaithful husband knows that it is very painful to the wife, who is solely an innocent victim. This past weekend, Trump and his Choir Boys were on the airways blaming Hillary, trying to hang Bill’s long ago problems around her neck as a reason citizens shouldn’t vote for her. I wonder if they feel the same about their ex-wives. Between Trump, Rudy and Newt, they have had nine of them. Rudy was married to his cousin for 13 years. He claimed after that he didn’t know they were cousins. Their mothers were sisters. The wife said, after the divorce, that they were very careful not to have children. Newt was kicked from the office of Speaker of the House after being discovered having an affair with an intern in the Speaker’s quarters. In Rudy’s case, when he divorced his second wife that he had two children with, he announced it at a press conference with his mistress at his side. He filed for divorce before telling his wife, the mother of his only children. Both Rudy and the longtime mistress were staying in the New York mayor’s house. The wife ran them both off despite Rudy being the Mayor of New York. Donald Trump was cheating on his wife with Marla Maples in public, never giving a thought to the hurt he was causing his wife Ivana, the mother of his children. He then cheated on Marla. She left with one child. Donald then moved on to pick a model as his third wife. They have one child. Then there was Roger Ailes. FOX paid $20 million to settle his sexual harassment charge and fired him. Sunday night at a rally Donald implied Hillary might have cheated on Bill. That is really lowlife. He’s trying to drag her down to his level. He is really disrespectful to women. For the life of me I can’t see how any woman could endorse his values toward women by voting for him. I bet his two sisters won’t vote for him. They know him.***** My time is up. Please read us cover to cover. Most importantly, patronize our family of advertisers who make it possible for us to bring you this publication, delivered to you free, 52 weeks a year. The views expressed in this column are my own. Take care and God bless.

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Orange County Happenings St. Mary raffles Cowboy tickets St. Mary Catholic School is conducting their annual raffle fundraiser. Winners will receive two Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens tickets scheduled Sunday, Nov. 20, one night hotel accommodations with breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Arlington, $300 Visa Cash card for travel and meal expenses and two $25 gift cards. Cost of raffle tickets are $20 each. Drawing will be held on Monday, Nov. 7 (need not be present to win). Please call the school at 883-8913 for more information. St. Mary sincerely appreciates your support.

Music and nature reunite for “Symphony at Shangri La” SOST returns to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange for a festive evening of of seasonal nature and magnificent music at 5 pm, Sunday, Oct. 16. Premium seating is available in the Maestro’s Lawn area for $35 each, with lawn chair seating provided. Live Oak Lawn pre-purchased tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and you must bring your own lawn chair or blanket. All adult tickets increase $5 at the gate on the day of the show. Online purchases remain the same prices. Tickets can be purchased at www.lutcher. org, or by calling the Lutcher box office at 8865535 or the SOSt office at 892-2257. Shangri La Gardens will open at 3 p.m. to enjoy the Scarecrow Festival before the concert begins at 5 p.m.

Texas Red Flashers to meet The Texas Red Flashers will meet at Robert’s Restaurant, on Park Ave. at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20. Birthday ladies are Lady Penny Pincher, Kathy Jones and Duchess Susanna, Susan Quigley. Ladies will bring door prizes to be exchanged. Plans are being made to care for our scarecrow, Lady Evangline, at Shangri La. All ladies are welcome. For information call 886-1609.

American Legion to sell BBQ plates The American Legion, Post 49, in Orange will have a BBQ chicken plate fund raiser from 11 am-2 pm, Thursday, Oct. 6. Cost is $8 and will include a meal of BBQ chicken, Zummo link, potato salad, baked beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and before 9 am, Thursday, Oct. 6 for orders and deliveries.

Christian Writers to meet The Orange County Christian Writer’s Guild will have their monthly meeting at the Brown Hearing Aid Center onTuesday, Oct. 11, from 6-7 pm. They are a group of local Christian writers and authors who meet to encourage and learn from each other. It is back-to-school-time and not just for the kids. Join us at this month’s meeting as we learn something fun in the world of writing. All are welcome at this free Christian Writer’s Guild.

BC Strutters 30th anniversary There will be a cake and punch reception to

honor former Strutters in the BCHS cafeteria on Friday, Oct. 8, from 5-6 pm. All Strutter Forevers are then invited to move to the stadium to join the Strutters in the spirit line after their pre-game performance. We hope all Strutter Forevers can be a part of this celebration.

Levingston Shipbuilding Reunion Former employees of Levingston Shipbuilding in Orange, are invited to a reunion to be held Saturday Oct. 22, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. The event will be held at the North Orange Baptist Church. Attendees are ask to bring a covered dish that does not need to be heated or refrigerated. Drinks will be provided. For additional information you may call Betty Bellow at (409) 982-3591, or email jbellow3@ msn.com, or Earl Evans at (409) 746-3701, or eevans001@gt.rr.com.

Orange County Friends to meet Orange County Friends (OCF) will meet Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 11 am-1 pm for our General Meeting at First Baptist Church, Orange, on MLK. Lunch is “dutch treat”. Speaker will be Jerry Pennington who will enlighten us on the history of Orange. Come share the company of good friends, food, and coffee. Dues for our social group are $15 per year. Activities include Bunco, bridge, book club and Mahjong. Please come and bring a guest. For questions, please contact Pam Cox at 409-670-8646, or check out our Facebook page at Orange County Friends.

WOS football tickets on sale Tickets for the WOS vs. Hamshire-Fannett football game (Homecoming) will be on sale in the athletic office the following dates and times: Thursday, Oct. 6, 9 am-12 pm and 1-3 pm and Friday, Oct. 7, from 9 am-12 pm. Ticket prices are $5 for reserved tickets and $3 for students. All tickets at the gates are $5.

North to Alaska Dinner Theater An Adventurous Evening of Gold Fever Tuesday, October 25th at 6:30 in the Praise Center of First United Methodist Church at 503 Fifth Street in Orange. Musicians Chris Abshire, Caroline Armstrong, Janet Bland, Kevin Doss, Donna Rogers, Doug Rogers, and others will be performing music that was popular during the Alaska and Klondike Gold Rushes of the late 1890s. The menu includes Aleutian Snow Crab Bisque, Kodiak Mixed Salad, Halibut Sitka served with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, and Midnight Summer Sun Vegetables followed by NY Style Cheesecake with Glacier Bay Blueberry Coulis for dessert. This event is a fundraiser for First United Methodist Church and its many ministries of outreach to the community of Orange, Texas and beyond into the world. Reservations may be made by calling the church, (409) 886-7466, and then sending your check for $50.00 per attendee to the church office at 502 Sixth St., Orange, TX 77630. Checks should be made payable to FUMC and memo line should indicate “Annual Fundraiser”.

Annual Scarecrow Fest approaching Each October Shangri La Gardens hosts the largest Scarecrow Festival in Texas with dozens

Daughters of the Republic celebrates 125th The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) announces its 125th anniversary celebration, which will be held at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Johnson City on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the official program taking place from noon until 12:30. The DRT is the oldest patriotic women’s organization in Texas and one of the oldest in the nation. In 1891, Betty Ballinger and Hally Bryan formulated plans for an association to be composed of women who were direct descendants of the men and women who established the Republic of Texas. Their ongoing mission has been to perpetuate the memory and spirit of those who achieved and maintained the independence of Texas. “Through our volunteer efforts, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas have worked since 1891 to preserve and tell the story of Texas,” said Betty Edwards, M.D., president general of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. “Traces of our dedication are found across the state, and we are dedicated to continuing our commitment to the grandest of states.” Today the organization has grown to over 7,000 members. The DRT continues to play an important and significant role in propagating Texas history by maintaining tens of thousands of historical documents in the DRT Library Collection, helping to educate today’s students on the bygone eras of Texas, preserving various his-

torical properties, operating the Republic of Texas Museum in Austin and much more. The 125th anniversary festivities will include music by John Arthur Martinez, performances by the Pioneer Women, wine tasting from William Chris Winery and Hahne Estates Winery at the Texas Redback Saloon, a display on the history of the DRT, chuck wagon demonstrations, gifts for sale at the Austin Colony Mercantile/General Store,

barbecue and Tex-Mex food options, period re-enactors, children’s games, tours of the LBJ Ranch, and more. Tickets are $25 per person and include food, entertainment, and activities for all ages. To purchase your nonrefundable ticket, call DRT Headquarters at 512-339-1997 during normal business hours. For information about the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, visit http://www.drtinfo.org/.

of hand-crafted scarecrows displayed throughout the gardens. Created by talented people from community organizations, businesses, schools, churches and families, scarecrow designs range from funny to clever to wacky and weird! For sure, no two scarecrows are ever the same! The Scarecrow Festival is a great way to celebrate the changing season and see what the community creates with repurposed and recyclable materials with a heap of imagination. The scarecrows are innovative, inspiring, and kind to their world! The theme focuses on “environmentally friendly” scarecrows. Join us for family friendly fun beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 11 and running until Saturday, Nov. 5. Family activities include scavenger hunts throughout the gardens, guess the weight of the largest pumpkin and voting for a favorite Scarecrow. At the peak of Scarecrow Festival, the Symphony of Southeast Texas returns to Shangri La Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 16. Directed by Maestro, Chelsea Tipton II, patrons can enjoy a festive evening of seasonal nature and magnificent music. Autumn Fair is the last day of the Scarecrow Festival each year and a day of family harvest fun at Shangri La Gardens. The scarecrow winners will be announced and awards will be distributed. Activities include face painting, hayrides throughout the day, raffles for prizes, live animal shows, games and activities, live music, Outpost Tours on Adams Bayou, and of course the last chance to see the scarecrows! Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open on Sunday, October 16, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Scarecrow Festival Pricing: Stark Cultural Members Free. Adults (age 18-64) $6.00 Seniors (age 65 and up) $5.00 Students (with current ID) $5.00 Youth (age 10-17) $5.00 Children (age 4-9) $2.00 Toddler (age 3 and under) Free Symphony at Shangri La Pricing: Maestro’s Lawn $35.00 Live Oak Lawn Adult $15.00 Live Oak Lawn Student $10.00 Tickets at Lutcher.org Autumn Fair Pricing: Stark Cultural Members Free. Adults (age 18-64) $8.00 Seniors (age 65 and up) $5.00 Students (with current ID) $5.00 Youth (age 10-17) $5.00 Children (age 4-9) $2.00

Toddler (age 3 and under) Free

BCCC taking nominations for business and citizen of the year The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through November 28, 2016. Nominations can be dropped off or mailed to the Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Nominating Committee. A mail slot is available on the front door of the Chamber after hours. Criteria for the Business of the Year -The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the business’ volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the community, and describe how the nominee displayed exemplary: Staying power Growth in number of employees Increase in sales and/or unit volume Current and past financial reports Innovativeness of product or service offered Response to adversity Evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community oriented projects Include specific projects or committees on which the business was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, or other activities. Criteria for the Citizen of the Year - The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the individual’s volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the community, and describe how the nominee displayed exemplary: Commitment Support Skills Leadership Outreach to Other Citizens Desire to Make a Positive Impact in the Community Include specific projects or committees on which the volunteer was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, or other activities. The Business of the Year & Citizen of the Year awards will be given to a deserving business and citizen in recognition of their outstanding contributions directly to the City of Bridge City/Orangefield Area during the past year(s). The award recipients will be honored at the Taste of the Bayou & Annual Chamber Banquet to be held in January 9, 2017.

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Deaths & Memorials Dorothy Brown Orange The celebration of life for Mrs. Dorothy Brown, 87, of Orange, was Saturday, Oct. 1, at the New Life Church of Dorothy God in PalBrown metto, LA. Rites of Christian burial followed in the New Life Church of God Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Palmetto, she resided in Orange since 1957. She was a member of the Horridge Street Church of God in Vinton. Survivors include brothers, Edward Fontenot of Palmetto and Andrew Fontenot of Detroit, MI; sisters, Lubertha Lindsey of Orange and Bernice Brown of Baton Rouge, La; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mary Durham Bridge City Mary Rella Durham, 64, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, at her home. She was a 1970 graduate of Vidor High School Mary and was a Durham longtime resident of Bridge City. Mary loved to go on vacations and travel in her RV, go fishing and attending Friday night lights in Bridge City. She also loved to spread the word of Jesus and help people in need. Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 29, at Memorial Funeral Home, with interment at Bethany Cemetery in Colmesneil. Mary is survived by her husband of 13 years, Timothy Lakey; daughters, Pamela Wagner and Cryste Horner both of Bridge City; son, Tony Lakey of Vidor, eight grandchildren, Shelby Lawrence, David Lakey, Dylan Rogers, Justin Lakey, Elissa Horner, Shaylee Lin, Star Maldonado and Madison Saenz and great grandson, Elijah Grimes. She is also survived by brothers, Gerald Durham, William Durham, Allen Ray Durham and his wife Susan and Donnie Dur-

ham and his wife Regina and sister, Lori Durham-Saenz and her husband Michael of Houston. Mary was like a grandmother to all her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Dorothy Durham; sister, Ida May Knight and son, Troy Lakey.

Titus McKee, Sr. Bridge City Titus McKee, Sr., 81, of Bridge City, passed away Sept. 28, at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 3, at Titus Bridge City United Pente- McKee, Sr. costal Church. Officiating was the Reverend J.W. Harrell. A graveside service took place Tuesday Oct. 4, at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, La. Born in Leesville, La, July 13, 1935, he was the son of Simon Andrew McKee and Ella Marie (Haymon) McKee. He retired as an operator from Star Enterprises in Port Arthur after 41 years of employment. Titus was a board member at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange for 20 years, where he was also the song leader for many years, before becoming a member of Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. He was a very talented musician who played piano, as well as tuning and restoring them. Titus also spent time as a Boy Scouts of America Scout Master for Troup 238. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Titus McKee, Jr. and his brother, Freemon McKee. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Ruth McKee; daughters, Mary White and husband Niles, of Sulphur, OK and Deborah Sizemore and husband Herbert, of Mauriceville; grandchildren, Niles Joel White and wife Amy, Jared White, Titus Wesley McKee and wife Mandi; Rachel Fenner and husband Jonathan and Micheal Sizemore; great-grandchildren, Lex McKee, Titus Landon McKee, Michael Fenner, Rhys Fenner and Brayden Fenner and his brother, Simon Andrew McKee, Jr. and wife Mary Jo, of DeRidder, La.

Lois Stark Henderson, NV Lois Faye Stark, 79, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away in the privacy of her home, in the loving embrace of her daughter, Lois Stark Sept. 26. She was Henderson born in Orange, to J.R. and Emily Ferguson, July 11, 1937. She graduated from Little Cyprus High School in Orange. Lois earned her Bachelor’s’ Degree in Education at Louisiana College, Alexandria, La. and her Master’s’ degree in Reading Education at Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton. She retired from teaching from the Texas Public School System in 1998 and pursued a career as a college professor, educating new teachers and preparing them for careers in education. She enjoyed reading, watching John Wayne movies, teaching Sunday School, shopping, playing dominos, canning fresh fruits and vegetables and cooking for her family. Lois is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Billy Joe Stark. She is survived by her brother, Texas Wayne Ferguson and his wife Sue of Orange; son, David Ellis and his wife Deanna of Ben Wheeler; sons, John Ellis of Little River and James “Andy” Ellis of San Antonio; daughter, Amy Ellis Clark and her husband Jim of Las Vegas, Nv; her husband’s children, Charles Stark, Danny Stark and Terri Mendez and their spouses and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church, in Temple, Friday, Oct. 7, at 6:00 p.m., with Dr. Danny Crosby, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Cleburne, officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Legacy Bible Fund. The Legacy Bible Fund was created to honor Lois and is a way for people to make donations for the purchase of new Bibles in the name of their lost loved ones. The Bibles will be given to new Christians, new members and first time visitors of Southern Hills Baptist Church of Las Vegas.

David Combs Orange David Earl Combs, 50, passed away Sept. 21, in Orange. Born May 26, 1966 in Orange,

he proudly served his country in the Coast Guard for seven years and worked as a marine inspector. He is preDavid ceded in Combs death by his stepfather, Ted Harris. He is lovingly survived by his mother, Pansy Harris; grandmother, Doris Johnson; children, Kristen Combs, Zach Combs and stepdaughter Christine Himoto; brother, Harrison Tracy Combs and sister, Cathy Conley; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. No services are scheduled at this time.

Jeremiah Klinkhammer Orange Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhammer, 20, of Orange, passed away Sept. 28. Funeral servicewere held Saturday, Oct. 1, at Community Jeremiah Christian Church in Or- Klinkhammer ange. Officiating was Eugene Gill and Dan Brack. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, April 1, 1996, he was the son of John A. Klinkhammer, IV and Maria S. Klinkhammer (Silveira). Jeremiah liked to play jokes and prank people, as he was an April Fool’s baby. He loved helping people and had the biggest heart. He enjoyed hunting, guns, rapping and foreign cars. Jeremiah was a friend to all, easy to love and never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Maxine Klinkhammer and his grandfather, Bill Cloud. Jeremiah is survived by his parents; brothers, John A. “Jake” Klinkhammer, V, and Josh Klinkhammer; sister, Juliann Klinkhammer; grandparents, Joe and Aurora Silveira, John and Darlene Klinkhammer and Ann Cloud, all of Orange; aunts and uncles; Robbie Silveira and wife Andrea, Jason Lanphar and wife Tara and Robbie Rider and his cousins, Hannah Silveira, Holly Silveira, Hunter Silveira and Jaislynn Lanphar. Serving as pallbearers were Robbie Silveira, Taven Ter-

rell, Elijah Teal, Jason Lanphar, Jake Klinkhammer, Josh Klinkhammer and Doug Klinkhammer.

Thomas Hargrave Bridge City Thomas W. Hargrave, 89, of Bridge City, passed away Sept. 29, in Port Arthur. A graveside service was held Sunday, Oct. Thomas 2, at Hillcrest Memorial Hargrave Gardens in Orange. Officiating was Brother Robert Hargrave, of Yellow Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Broadous. Born in Port Arthur, Oct. 24, 1926, he was the son of Thomas Otis Hargrave and Clara Elizabeth (Weseman) Hargrave. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a boilermaker for Texaco and was a member of the Bridge City Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Fay Hargrave; second wife, Opal Hargrave; daughter, Linda Rinehart and son, Warren Hargrave. Thomas is survived by his children, Jane Elizabeth Hammock and husband Floyd, of Nederland and Regina Gouthier and husband Will, of Groves; eight grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; 18 great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Gryder, of Bridge City and numerous nieces and nephews.

Aubrey West Deweyville Aubrey Hext West, 86, of Deweyville, passed away with her family by her side, Friday, Sept. 30, in Beaumont. Services were Monday, Oct. 3, at First Baptist Church of Deweyville with the Rev. Damon Bickham officiating. Interment followed at Trout Creek Cemetery under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Aubrey, one of 12 children, was born Dec. 7, 1929 in Leesville, La., to Ada Ellen Smith Hext and the Rev. W.J Hext. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Deweyville. She lived a life of service to her community with her love, J.D., by her side. Together they owned and operated a wrecker service for many years. Later they raised funds to purchase an ambulance and begin the People’s Volunteer Ambulance Ser-

vice in Deweyville. When it was clear more help was needed to actually operate the ambulance, Aubrey trained to be an EMT at 57 years old and often spent 80 hours a week volunteering on call. You would often see her in her EMT uniform rush out of church Sunday mornings to minister to her friends in Deweyville on an ambulance call. She loved it and only stopped in her 70s when her doctors insisted. Aubrey was an incredibly loving person to her family and friends. Her day of rejoicing in Heaven will leave a hole in the hearts of her family until we meet again. She was preceded in death by her husband JD West; daughter Glenda Kinder and parents; brothers, Joe Hext, Jr., WD Hext, Faxon Lee and Evon Lee; sisters; Audrey “Sue” Bourgue, Dot Browning, Dovie Curtis, Linda Faye Hext and Thelma Jo Semons. Survivors include her son John D. West and his wife Pam of Deweyville; grandchildren John West, Jr. and wife Jamey, Kacey Prejean and husband Wyatt, Lisa Carroll and husband Scooter, Jason West, and Ramona McDaniel and great grandchildren Blake, Meagan, Nathan, Jasa, Hayden, Delaney, Zoe and Hope Aubrey; sisters; Sissy Ross of Singer, LA, Deloris Rogers and Dona Faye Dowden, both of Hornbeck, LA. Pallbearers were Johnny Levins, James West, Wyatt Prejean, Scooter Carroll, Ray Browning and Bob Browning. Special thanks to Orange Villas and Aubrey’s favorite caretaker, Mandy Brown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Deweyville.

Robert Posey Orange Robert L. “Robbie” Posey, 52, of Orange, passed away Sept. 30, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A graveRobert side service Posey was held Tuesday, Oct. 4, at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Officiating was Jimmy Ponton of Harvest Outreach in Orange. Born in Los Angeles, Ca,

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March 28, 1964, he was the son of Wylie Dewayne Posey and Cheryl Elizabeth (Craft) Posey. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; children, Courtney Posey, Nicki Posey, April Posey and Cody Posy; five grandchildren and siblings, Thomas Wayne Posey and Henry Beaumont.

James Richard Orange James T. Richard, 76, of Orange, passed away Sept. 30. Memorial services were Monday, Oct. 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Robert Besser, of Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont. Born in Carencro, La., Aug.

14, 1940, he was the son of Emory (Red) Richard and Felma Lou (Prejean) Richard. J. T. was a retired maintenance James mechanic Richard from DuPont Sabine River Works. Among his many talents, he was an accomplished carpenter, mechanic and barber. However, what fueled his passion was hunting, fishing, guiding hunters (both young and old), making custom bows and arrows, traveling to Africa and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving father, a caring friend to so many and an incredible “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren. He will be remembered and missed by all those that knew him and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Chad Richard of Mauriceville, Toby Richard of New Virginia, Ia, and Ashley Fisher and her husband Joe of Lumberton; grandchildren, Kaiden Capri Richard, Colt Richard, Seth Jones, Joseph Fisher and Emilie Fisher and his sister, Elaine Desormeaux of Sulphur, La.

Rebecca Burlin Orange Rebecca Sue Burlin (Peebles), 66, of Orange, passed away Sept. 30, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial Rebecca services will Burlin be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 N.

37th St. in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Branch. Burial will follow the service at 4:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie. Born in Beaumont, July 27, 1950, she was the daughter of Carlton Gilmer Peebles, Sr. and Phyllis Geraldine (Phend) Peebles. She is survived by her daughters, Robin Gooch and husband Michael W. Gooch of Bridge City, and Victoria Lynn Pitre of Hamshire; sister, Sharon Tully of Hamshire and brother, Carlton Gilmer Peebles, Jr. and wife Betty of Hamshire. Rebecca was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She loved reading, baking, sewing and going to church. She loved her daughters, her family, her cats and her granddogs. Rebecca will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

George Rigler, Sr. Port Neches George L. Rigler, Sr., 92, of Port Neches, died Tuesday, Sept. 27. He was born June 8, 1924, in Mission, to Oria Mae Boyer Rigler and Charles George Rigler. George enjoyed farming and gardening. He served in the Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Boston as an Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class. George engaged in many battles in the Pacific theater. He retired from Texaco Chemical after 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ann Rigler of Port Neches; daughters, Patricia Ann Wilson and her husband, Thomas, of Temple and Mary Ann Bolton Cockrell and her husband, Keith, of Port Neches; sons, James Charles Rigler and his wife, Lisa Ann, of Bridge City and John Joseph Rigler of Mexia; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, George L. Rigler, Jr. A Memorial Mass for Mr. Rigler will be held at10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, in Port Neches. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont. Memorial contributions for Mr. Rigler may be made to Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, 2780 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703.

Carolyn Scott Orange Carolyn Mozell Scott, 77, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, in Houston, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s Carolyn disease. A memorial Scott service was held Friday, Sept. 30, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Monsignor Charles Dubois, of Lake Charles, La, will be officiating. Carolyn was born in Jasper, Sept. 18, 1939, to Euel Cranston Scott and Mozell Watkins Scott and grew up in Beaumont. She attended Lamar University and retired in 2004 as an Executive Assistant from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Prior to that she spent

many years working at James River Corporation (Printpack) in Orange. Carolyn had a love for art, including oil painting and sketching. She was a prize winning artist. She was also an avid gardener, extensive traveler and enjoyed many trips with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jack Scott. . Survivors include: her brother Gary Scott and his wife Nancy of Beaumont; three sons: Robert Fogal, III and his wife Thuy of Houston, Ron Fogal and his wife Maria, of Lake Charles, Jay Fogal and his wife Felicia of Houston. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Christina Fogal Thornhill and her husband Kendall, Allison Fogal Walker and her husband Blake, Zack Pepper, Addie Eckert, Emma Fogal, Jackson Fogal, Isabella Fogal, Olivia Fogal, Avery Fogal, Caitlyn Duong and Samantha Duong and six great-grandchildren. The family would like to express our appreciation for the love and care extended by the staff at La Hacienda Nursing and Rehab Center in Houston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research at michaeljfox. org.

Hester Perkins Orange Hester Georganne Perkins (Peco), 90, of Orange, passed away Sept. 24. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 1, at Claybar FuHester neral Home in Perkins Orange. Burial followed at Orange Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Born in Mauriceville, March 20, 1926, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Peco. Hester belonged to the Pilot club, which provided fundraisers and scholarships to nursing students. She was a member and secretary of St. John’s Methodist Church. She was very involved in the PTA and worked as a sales clerk at the Fair Store. She loved family get togethers and baking around the holidays: especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. She was a very good cook and made the best dressing. Everyone will remember her as being very neighborly, sweet, and caring of others. She loved reading her Bible and really lived a God filled life. Hester will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Perkins and her 11 siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Lyndia Perkins of Dallas and Sherryl Perkins Yancey and her husband Mark of California; sons, Grady Perkins and wife Margaret and Doyle Perkins, all of Orange, Gerald Perkins and Henry Perkins and wife Kelly, all of Dallas; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and her sister, Annie Perkins of Mauriceville. Serving as pallbearers were Jody Broussard, Sammy Parish and Jared Perkins.

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NASA TV Coverage Set for Orbital ATK Resupply Mission to Space Station Staff Report For The Record

Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft arrived at the Horizontal Integration Facility at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia for mating with the Antares rocket in preparation for its Oct. 13, 2016 launch. Dubbed the S.S. Alan Poindexter, in tribute to a space shuttle veteran, this Cygnus spacecraft will carry about 5,100 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station. Credits: NASA

NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK is scheduled to launch its sixth mission to the International Space Station at 9:13 p.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 13. Live launch coverage will begin at 8:15 p.m. on NASA Television and the agency’s website. NASA TV also will air two prelaunch broadcasts Wednesday, Oct. 12. At 1 p.m., scientists and researchers will discuss some of the investigations to be delivered to the station, and at 3 p.m. mission managers will provide an overview and status of launch operations. The briefings also will be streamed live on the agency’s website. Cygnus will launch on Orbital ATK’s upgraded Antares 230 rocket from Pad 0A of Virginia Space’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, located at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Coverage of the spacecraft’s solar array deployment will begin at 10:30 p.m., and a post-launch briefing from the launch site will begin approximately two hours after launch. Under the agency’s Commercial Resupply Services

contract, Cygnus will carry to the space station more than 5,100 pounds of science and research in support of dozens of research investigations, as well as crew supplies and hardware. The new experiments will include an investigation that looks at fuels that burn very hot at first, and then appear to go out, but actually continue to burn at a much lower temperature with no visible flames. A second planned large-scale fire inside Cygnus will be ignited after it leaves the space station to help researchers understand how fire grows in microgravity and design safeguards for future space missions. Cygnus also is carrying a new station research facility that will enable a new class of research experiments by allowing precise control of motion in the microgravity environment aboard the station. The spacecraft will arrive at the station on Sunday, Oct. 16. Expedition 49 astronauts Kate Rubins of NASA and Takuya Onishi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will use the space station’s robotic arm to grapple Cygnus about 6:45 a.m. NASA TV coverage of rendezvous and grapple will begin at 5:45 a.m.

After Canadarm2 captures Cygnus, ground commands will be sent to guide the station’s robotic arm as it rotates and attaches the spacecraft to the bottom of the station’s Unity module. Coverage of installation will begin at 8:45 a.m. Cygnus will remain at the space station until Nov. 18, when the spacecraft will be used to dispose of several tons of trash during its fiery reentry into Earth’s atmosphere, and conduct the spacecraft fire experiment. This will be the first resupply mission to launch on the upgraded Antares 230 vehicle, and the first launch from Wallops since an Antares rocket and its Cygnus resupply vehicle were lost seconds after liftoff in October 2014. Since the accident, two Cygnus resupply missions launched on United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rockets to the station from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Dubbed the S.S. Alan Poindexter, this Cygnus spacecraft is a tribute to a space shuttle veteran who flew on two missions to the International Space Station, one as a shuttle commander. Poindexter died in an accident in July 2012.

NASA Highlights Science on Next Commercial Resupply Mission to International Space Station Staff Report For The Record NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct 5, to discuss select science investigations launching on the next Orbital ATK commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station. Orbital ATK is targeting no earlier than Oct. 9-13 for the launch of its Cygnus spacecraft on an Antares rocket from pad 0A at Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. A more specific date will be identified after completion of final operational milestones and technical reviews.

NASA engineers Michael Politi and Martin O’Toole worked on the Combustion Integrated Rack before it was flown to the International Space Station in the summer of 2008, along with the Fluids Integrated Rack. This flight hardware is designed to support the long-term study of flames and their behavior in space. Scientists will use the rack for the Cool Flames investigation and to study fire prevention, detection and suppression, incineration of solid wastes, power generation, flame spread and other phenomenon. Credits: NASA

Participants in Wednesday’s briefing will be: Dan Dietrich, co-investigator for Cool Flames at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, will discuss an investigation into a phenomenon where some types of fuels initially burn very hot and then appear to go out, but actually continue to burn at a much lower temperature with no visible flames. David Urban, principal investigator for Saffire-II at Glenn, will provide an overview of the second in a series of experiments to ignite a large-scale fire inside an empty Cygnus resupply vehicle, after it leaves the space station, to improve understanding of fire growth in microgravity and safeguarding future space missions. Scott Green, principal investigator for the Controlled Dynamics locker at Controlled Dynamics Inc., will explain how the facility can enable a new class of research experiments by minimizing fluctuations and disturbances in the microgravity environment that can occur onboard a moving spacecraft. Mary Murphy, senior internal payloads manager for the Black Box at NanoRacks, will discuss the platform that can provide advanced science capabilities and is specially designed for near-launch payload turnover of autonomous payloads. To participate in the teleconference, media must contact Karen Northon at 202358-1540 or karen.northon@ nasa.gov by 10 a.m. Wednesday, for dial-in information. Audio of the teleconference will be streamed live online at: http://www.nasa.gov/nasalive The Cygnus spacecraft will carry crew supplies, scientific research and hardware to the orbiting laboratory to support the Expedition 49 and 50 crews for the sixth contracted mission by Orbital ATK under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services contract. For launch countdown coverage, NASA’s launch blog, and more information about the mission, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/orbitalatk

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WOS Mustangs over Hampshire Fannett The inevitable happened Friday night in Nacogdoches when the Mustangs FINALLY surrendered a touchdown to the Kennedale Wildcats. But the ‘Stangs were comfortably ahead by six touchdowns at the time and ended up posting their sixth straight victory without a loss 45-21. This game will be the start of District 12-4A Division II competition. It must be pointed out the Mustangs surrendered only three points last year in league play and their defense is much saltier this season.

Orangefield Bobcat Caleb Kress rambles for yardage against Dibol. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Andrew Hoyland is on the tackle for the Orangefield Bobcats against Dibol. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Bobcat receiver Blake Bradley is wide open for Orangefield against Dibol. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Christopher McGee leaps across the goal ine for an Orangefield Bobcat touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Silsbee Tigers Over LCM Bears Hopefully the Battlin’ Bears have recovered from the thumping they received Friday at undefeated Houston St. Pius. The Tigers will present the same type of trouble for the Bears Friday night in Silsbee.

Bridge City Over Cleveland The Cardinals have had two weeks to work on their game plan against the Indians due to a scheduling glitch. But Cleveland has the potential to score quickly, so no lead will be safe in this District 10-4A opener. The team playing the best defense should come out the winner.

Orangefield Over Liberty If the Bobcats can come out on top Friday night the victory will have to be categorized as an upset. Both teams have been playing good football, so it ought to be an exciting contest.

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After a good road victory last week, the Orangefield Bobcats are looking for a bigger one Friday when they travel to Liberty. It’ll be the District 12-4A Division II opener for both teams. Liberty is undefeated at 6-0 while the Bobcats are 3-3, winners of two straight. “I kind of saw this coming as the season started,” Bobcats coach Josh Smalley

said. “They had everybody back and we had to go to overtime to beat them last year. This year, they’ve beaten a good Kirbyville team that beat us. “We have to have a flawless game to beat a team like this.” A 31-21 win at Diboll made the 2 ½ hour ride into the Piney Woods worth it for the Bobcats. Quarterback Caleb Kress and running back Christopher McGee returned to the lineup and offered se-

nior leadership. McGee ran for 157 yards and three touchdowns while Kress gained 37 yards on seven carries and completed 2 of his 3 pass attempts. Sophomore Mason Gonzales, who played in relief of Kress going back to the final quarter of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville game Sept. 16, ran for a secondhalf score of his own when Kress was nicked up by the Lumberjacks. “In the first half, we had a turnover and missed some

tackles and were behind 1510 at the half,” Smalley said. “I think in the second half it was more or less doing what the kids are coached to do. “I think we just wore them out.” The coach was pleased with the defensive work of Zach Dischler in the secondary, Andrew Hoyland at linebacker and Aaron Galitz on the D-line came up big after an injury to Terry Statum. McGee, playing cornerback, made a big third-down stop late that

prevented Diboll from mounting a comeback. “It was a good win,” Smalley said. “It’s hard to go two and a half hours on the bus and keep kids focused. It was a good job by the coaches and I’m proud of the kids. “It’s not easy to do what they did.” Against Liberty, Orangefield will face a team that ranks No. 1 in the district with 319 yards per game rushing and No. 2 in total

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PNG Indians Over Vidor Pirates The Pirates must travel over to The Reservation to take on these undefeated Indians on their home turf. They must continue to play their smash-mouth brand of football for four quarters Friday night to pull off a huge upset.

Groveton Over Deweyville All six members of District 122A-I enjoyed byes last week and should all be fresh for the start of league play this weekend. The Pirates and Groveton both went through the pre-district schedule with 4-1 records and should be ready for the first game that really counts.

Community Christian Over Baytown Christian The Lions have been coming on strong as the season progresses and will need another sterling performance to register a victory Friday night in Baytown.

Lamar Cardinals Over Abilene Christian The Cards evened their record to 1-1 in the Southland Confer-

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Quarterback Jack Dallas had a great game, throwing for 258 yards and two touchdowns and scoring another touchdown from 13 yards out. RECORD PHOTO: Tiffany McFatter

Jeremiah Shaw ran for 84 yards and three touchdowns in the win over Kennedale. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustangs open district at home against HF MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For The Record

Facing a new foe did not seem to faze the Mustangs too much as they showed the Kennedale Wildcats why they are ranked number 1 in the state by beating them, 45-21. Although the Chain Gang defense finally allowed an offense to score on them, WO-S will still start district, 6-0. “We played hard against quality athletes,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson

said. “Once again, we played pretty dang good for three quarters. I wasn’t happy with that last quarter because of our lack of discipline and poise. We let them get into our heads and played “their” game the last quarter.” The Mustangs didn’t hit the end zone until the second quarter in the penalty laden game. Quarterback Jack Dallas did the honors carrying the ball across the goal line from 13 yards out. The two point conversion was no good but WO-S was

up, 6-0. WO-S scored again on their next possession on a drive that moved down the field on Dallas to Ronald Carter passes. The touchdown pass to Carter went 40 yards for the score. KJ Miller scored the two point conversion. Kennedale coughed up the football and Jalen Powdrill fell on it. Five plays later, Jeremiah Shaw scored his first six points of the night from six yards out. Kicker Chad Dallas hit the PAT and the Mustangs were

up, 21-0. Chad Dallas hit a 30 yard field goal with less than a minute to go in the half, giving WO-S a 24-0 lead to head to the locker room. “We were in control the entire first half,” Thompson said. “They are about as athletic as we will play. Those rascals were pretty darn good.” Shaw was able to find the end zone twice more during the third period from 19 and 3 yards out. Both of Dallas’ PATs were good. Kennedale finally got on

the board late in the third quarter when Wildcat running back De’Shaun Kirven got loose for a 50 yard gain. On their next possession, Kennedale’s Jaden Knowles zipped 90 yards to put more points on the board. The Mustangs got down in the red zone but weren’t able to cash in when Chad Dallas missed a 19 yard field goal. Brother Jack Dallas had a great passing game, completing 15 of 27 passes for 258 yards and 2

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Zach Dischler makes the tackle for the Orangefield Bobcats in the 31-21 victory over Dibol. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Mustangs open district 6-0 touchdowns. Miller and Carter were his two favorite targets for the night with them accounting for 6 of the passes for 127 yards, but they shared the wealth with 5 other receivers. Shaw toted the ball for 84 yards and three scores. “I’m pretty proud of our 6-0 record,” Thompson said. “I didn’t know if we could go undefeated playing people like Nederland, LC-M, Bridge City, Silsbee and Kennedale. We have finished the first phase of the season and now it’s time for district whether we are ready or not.” The Mustangs will face Hamshire-Fannett Friday night for homecoming at 7:30pm. The Longhorns (1-5) are coming off of their first win of the season, 61-7 over Kelly. Their schedule so far

“I’m pretty proud of our 6-0 record,” Thompson said. “We have finished the first phase of the season and now it’s time for district whether we are ready or not.” has been Bridge City, Lumberton, East Chambers and Buna. In week five, they lost to Anahuac, 19-20 in overtime. According to Thompson,

McNEESE STATE over SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA The Cowboys will be looking for their third straight Southland Conference victory when they visit the Lions in Hammond Saturday night. After dropping their loop opener to SFA, the Pokes rattled off impressive wins against Incarnate Word and Nicholls State. HIGH SCHOOL East Chambers over Hempstead, Katy St. John XXIII over Beaumont Kelly, The Woodlands over Beaumont West Brook, Beaumont Central over Nederland, Port Arthur Memorial over Lumberton, Jasper over Rusk, Buna over Kountze, Kirbyville over Coldspring-Oakhurst, Woodville over Trinity, Hitchcock over Anahuac, La Marque over Hardin, Newton over Crockett, Evadale over Hull-Daisetta, Sabine Pass over Burkeville, Centerville over West Hardin, Lovelady over West Sabine, High Island over Apple Springs, Beaumont

Legacy Christian over Magnolia Legacy Prep. COLLEGE Georgia Southern over Arkansas State (Today);, Louisiana Tech over Western Kentucky, Memphis over Temple (Both Thurs.); Clemson over Boston College, Boise State over New Mexico, Central Florida over Tulane, Tulsa over SMU (All Fri.);Sam Houston State over Incarnate Word, Stephen F. Austin over Nicholls State, Kentucky Wesleyan over Northwestern State, Alabama over Arkansas, Ohio State over Indiana, Michigan over Rutgers, Houston over Navy, Stanford over Washington State, Texas A&M over Tennessee, Washington over Oregon, Miami over Florida State, Michigan State over BYU, Utah over Arizona, San Diego State over UNLV, TCU over Kansas, Oklahoma over Texas, LSU over Florida, Georgia over South Carolina, Air Force over Wyoming, Akron over Miami, O., Alabama A&M over Alcorn State, Alabama State over Prairie View A&M, UCLA over Arizona State, Duke over Army, Mississippi State over Auburn, Central Michigan over Ball State, Ohio over Bowling Green, Buffalo over Kent State, California over Oregon State, Florida Atlantic over Charlotte, Cincinnati over Connecticut, USC over Colorado, Utah

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they are a lot better coached than last year but are really young. “They aren’t the caliber team that we’ve been playing but I still expect us to improve and get better,” Thompson said. “We have a lot of activities going on with it being homecoming, but if it wasn’t for the game, we wouldn’t have homecoming. I tell them that I want them to participate in everything, but practice comes first. We’ve never lost a homecoming game and I want to keep it that way.” Tickets will be on sale Thursday, 9-12 and 1-3pm and Friday, 9-12 ONLY. Prices are $5 for reserved adult tickets and $3 for student tickets with all tickets at the gate $5. The sophomore and JV teams played Bridge City last

Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast ence and hope to continue the success they enjoyed Saturday when they outclassed Southeastern Louisiana 38-14. Hopefully their winning streak will continue on the road Saturday night against winless Abilene Christian.

When KJ Miller touches the ball, good things happen. Miller rushed for 39 yards and had three catches for 64 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

State over Colorado State, East Carolina over South Florida, Toledo over Eastern Michigan, UTEP over Florida International, Nevada over Fresno State, Georgia State over Texas State, Pittsburgh over Georgia Tech, San Jose State over Hawaii, Louisiana-Monroe over Idaho, Illinois over Purdue, Iowa over Minnesota, Oklahoma State over Iowa State, Kansas State over Texas Tech, Kentucky over Vanderbilt, Marshall over North Texas, Penn State over Maryland, Old Dominion over Massachusetts, Montana over Mississippi Valley State, North Carolina over Virginia Tech, Notre Dame over North Carolina State, Western Michigan over Northern Illinois, Southern

week in Bridge City. The sophomore team lost, 14-12. Davion Riggs scored on a 16 yard reception from Kalen Gilder. Gilder also scored on a quarterback sneak from one yard out. The JV team won, 26-8. Ja’Vonn Ross had a 28 yard run for the first score of the night. Justin Sibley had two touchdown runs of 30 and 89 yards. Chauvin Crawford scored on a 49 yard run and Deiondre Hawthorne scored on the two point conversion. The subvarsity will face the Longhorns in one game in Hamshire-Fannett Thursdaynight at 6 pm. Please join the cheerleaders in the spirit day Friday as they cheer on the team to “Lasso the Longhorns.” Dress as cowboys and cow girls in your western wear!!

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defense behind only West Orange-Stark, allowing just 146.7 yards per game. Liberty’s Alex Brown is the district’s top rusher with 927 yards and nine TDs on the ground and teammate Tyris Williams is No. 4 with 466 yards and four scores. Orangefield’s McGee ranks No. 5 in district, with 420 yards and five scores. He and Brown each average more than 7 yards per carry. With Christian Louvier at No. 9 (275 yards, five TDs)

and Wesley Frillou No. 10 (254, 2), the Bobcats rank only second to Liberty when it comes to rushing the ball in 12-4A, averaging 270 yards per game on the ground. “They’re kind of identical to us,” Smalley said of the Panthers. “The get in a spread sometimes, but it’s mostly smash-mouth football. “It’s got to be a physical game for us. If we don’t tackle well, it’s going to be a long game.”

From Page 1B Mississippi over UT-San Antonio, Syracuse over Wake Forest. PRO PICKS Arizona over San Francisco (Thursday Night); Minnesota over Houston, Pittsburgh over NY Jets, New England over Cleveland, Miami over Tennessee, Baltimore over Washington, Indianapolis over Chicago, Philadelphia over Detroit, Denver over Atlanta, Dallas over Cincinnati, Oakland over San Diego, LA Rams over Buffalo, Green Bay over NY Giants; Carolina over Tampa Bay (Monday Night). Bye week for Jacksonville, Kansas City, New Orleans and Seattle.

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Is early success of Cowboys and Texans merely mirages? KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar For The Record

While chomping down on my crunchy cereal Monday morning watching ESPN, I became very interested in a poll the sports network was conducting asking whether the Dallas Cowboys are really good this season or is their 3-1 record some kind of a “mirage.” I was shocked to learn the results of that informal poll that revealed 51 per cent of those who participated believe the Cowboys’ early success was some kind of a mirage. I guess the same can be said about our other Lone Star State’s franchise, the Houston Texans, who also stand at 3-1 for the season. Both the Cowboys and the Texans have key players out of their starting lineups due to injuries—with fragile Dallas quarterback Tony Romo recovering from another back problem along with his favorite target, wide receiver Dez Bryant, who can’t even run on his leg because of a hairline fracture of a bone in his right knee. The Texans are no better off with three-time Most Valuable Player J.J. Watt out for the season, having another surI’d have to say both teams are doing fine without their star players—so far. And the reason both franchises are plodding along without a hitch is because of talented new players that were obtained either in the free-agent marketplace or via the draft. Regardless, these new faces are contributing greatly to the early-season success of both the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. Houston owner Bob McNair spent buckets of money obtaining quarterback Brock Osweiler and running back Lamar Miller last winter as free agents. But the decision that’s reaping the most dividends is when the Texans used their No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft to grab Notre Dame wide receiver Will Fuller V. (I can see why he uses the V after his name, because opposing defensive coordinators are reaching for a fifth of something after Fuller burns his defense). Fuller stepped into the Texans’ starting lineup and be-

came Osweiler’s favorite target as opposing teams concentrate on doubleteaming the other wide receiver De-Andre Hopkins. Special Teams coach Larry Izzo asked Fuller to return a punt for the first time in his pro career and the talented rookie obliged by racing 67 yards virtually untouched for what proved to be the winning touchdown. And while opposing defenses are concentrating on stopping the passing game, Miller is averaging between four and five yards per carry rushing the football. Watt’s absence Sunday wasn’t as sorely missed as first anticipated, but the revamped defense got the job done against one of the NFL’s weaker teams. But the Texans should have their hands full when they travel to Minnesota Sunday to face the 4-0 Vikings. The Cowboys’ saving grace right now appears to be their rookies—quarterback Dak Prescott, who took over the starting reins when Romo went down during the preseason and powerful running back Ezekiel Elliott, who seems to get better when he nears 20 carries in a game. Prescott made the transition from quarterbacking Mississippi State to the Cowboys as smooth as silk and looks like a 10-year veteran under the center. He holds the amazing distinction of throwing his first 134 NFL passes without an interception which has to be some kind of a rookie record. The win wasn’t the prettiest one for the Cowboys this year, but the way Prescott didn’t panic when San Francisco jumped out to an early 14-0 lead was impressive. The Pokes stuck to their game plan and before long Prescott connected on a pair of touchdown passes to tie the game at 14-all by halftime. Elliott took over the second half, rushing for 96 of his game-high 138 yards after the intermission. His one-yard scoring plunge late in the third period put the Cowboys ahead for good.

minutive star posted a final batting average of .338, nearly 20 points higher than the next-highest average. The Lamar Cardinal football team finally played two good halves of Southland Conference football, resulting in their first league win of the season and evening their SLC record at 1-1. The Big Red travels to meet winless Abilene Christian Saturday. There’s been quite a shakeup in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 Collegiate Football Poll with Alabama and Ohio State maintaining their hold on the first two top spots. Clemson, with its impressive win over Louisville Saturday night, moved up two spots to No. 3, Michigan is still No. 4, Washington hurdled five places to No. 5, Houston stays at No. 6, Louisville dropped four to No. 7, the Texas Aggies came up one spot to No. 8, Tennessee moved up two to No. 9 and Miami jumped four

Dak Prescott leading the Dallas Cowboys.

Brice Butler filled in adequately for the injured Dez Bryant, catching the touchdown pass from Prescott in the second quarter to tie the score and adding four more catches for 41 yards. The Cowboys return home Sunday for a game against the 2-2 Cincinnati Bengals, which the early Las Vegas line has the Pokes favored by a scant one point. KWICKIES…The 162game regular major league baseball season ended Sunday for Houston Astros fans with the team doing better than it was supposed to with an 84-78 final record. In fact they prob-

places to No. 10, while Baylor stayed at No. 14. New to the poll this week are No. 17 North Carolina, No. 20 Oklahoma, No. 21 Colorado, No. 22 West Virginia and No. 25 Virginia Tech. The New England Patriots suffered their first shutout loss ever at Gillette Stadium-after moving there in 2002-when the Buffalo Bills whitewashed them 16-0 Sunday. The Pats were last blanked at home 6-0 by the New York Jets in 1993 at Foxboro Stadium. JUST BETWEEN US… Congrats are in order for Orange native Earl Thomas who registered his first interception of the season Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks rebounded from a 14-10 halftime deficit to beat the New York Jets 27-17 at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. It was the first time the Seahawks won up there since beating Denver in the Super Bowl in 2014.

ably did phenomenally well considering that more than half of the starting lineup didn’t hit their weight. The good players were really good but the majority of position players were subpar. Two of the best starting pitchers went down with season-ending injuries. As they used to say at this time after every season in Brooklyn—Wait ‘Til Next Year!!! And while on the subject of the Astros, one real bright spot was that second baseman Jose Altuve easily won the American League batting championship for the second time in three years. The di-

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LCM Lady Bear spikers eye perfect record Dave Rogers

For The Record

It’s not like they don’t set their goals high in the Little Cypress-Mauriceville volleyball program. Coach Cammie Palmer took over the program a year after LC-M’s 2014 team went a perfect 12-0 in district and advanced several rounds into the playoffs. “They did fantastic,” Palmer said of the 2014 team, for which she was an assistant. In fact Palmer was an LC-M assistant for several years before replacing retired legend Vicki Castino as head coach in 2015. “Us being able to continue that success, going to the playoffs and doing well in district, is just a goal of ours,” she said. “We don’t want to be compared to that team because we are our own team and we have fantastic players. But LC-M volleyball has always been strong.

The LCM Lady Bear volleyball team look to repeat successful season of the past in their own new way. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

The LCM Lady Bears huddle around Coach Cammie Palmer. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

“That’s based on our parents and the players we have that come through. They’re

just focused and they’re talented.” The Lady Bears carried a re-

cord of 3-0 in District 12-4A and 21-12 overall into Tuesday night’s game at Orangefield. Friday, they face what could be their toughest district foe when they travel to Silsbee. Varsity plays at 4:30 p.m. While no one has been able to win more than a set from

the Lady Bears in district, Palmer knows well to never look past an opponent. “I feel like every team we meet has talent,” she said. “It just depends on the night. As coaches, we laugh about it: ‘Which girls are going to show up tonight?’ That kind of determines the night. “It’s high school, and they’re girls – the combo.” Sophomore Ally White is leading the team with a .300 hitting percentage and her 182 kills are second in total kills to teammate Kaitlin Avery, a junior, who has 236. Senior Madison Taggart, next with 175 kills, has a teamhigh 79 blocks while White is next at 50. Sophomore Renna Toomey tops the team with 355 digs, while Avery has 347 and junior McCartney Miller has 301. Setters Morgan Weaver, a sophomore, and junior Kayla Dominquez have 341 and 329 assists, respectively. Avery has

a team-high 36 service aces. “I feel like our team is very solid,” Palmer said. “I can sub anybody I want, put them in other places than their norm and they do well. “Even in our freshman and JV program, we have talent. LC-M is usually a pretty stout program. They want it and they work hard.” But can they put together a perfect district record? “They have to be mentally focused,” the coach said, “and they have to believe we can do it. Our stands are packed with support. Then, of course, I believe they can do it. “Sometimes I don’t think they’ve tapped into believing themselves how much they can actually achieve. When they do, I think it’s going to be lights out. “Like I said, they’re high school girls. But they are a phenomenal team with lots of talent.”

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Bridge City looks for V-ball rebound Dave Rogers

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The Cardinals volleyball team hosted West OrangeStark Tuesday night looking for its first District 22-4A win. A three-set sweep by Silsbee on Sept. 27 and a 3-1 loss to Little Cypress-Mauriceville

left coach Becca Peveto’s team 8-18 for the season and 0-3 in district. The Cardinals have another home match Friday, Oct. 7 against Hamshire-Fannett. Varsity action begins at 4:30 p.m. Against LC-M, BC won the first set 26-24 before dropping

the next 25-23. After that, LC-M rolled to take the final two sets 25-12, 25-19. In falling 23-25, 16-25, 1825 to Silsbee, the Cardinals were led by Reyna Owens with 10 kills. Abby Faulk had five aces to go with 20 digs, Triniti Wills had 15 assists and Hannah Wiegreffe three blocks.

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Bass Champs Team Championships this weekend COLBURN: FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

“Throw right over there where the hyacinth is stacked up against that point and you will catch a redfish,” I assured Gene Locke.“They were mixed in size, but they were just stacked in here last week.” His cast was perfect and his rod bowed before he could even start his retrieve.“It just takes a little skill,” he boasted as the fish headed under the boat.“Hey….you better get the net,” he shouted into the brisk north wind. “This is a nice flounder.”I didn’t even have ice in the cooler as this was supposed to be nothing more than a scouting trip which means catch and release only, but stuffed flounder is a hard meal to pass up. Before I could fill the livewell with water, he was attached to yet another solid flounder that had apparently

taken over my redfish hot spot. We quickly boxed one more before leaving to check other areas, but there was no doubt that they were taking advantage of the water dumping out of the marshes. The mornings continued to warm across the weekend, but the mini-cool front was apparently enough to put the fish in high gear.The fact that the surface temperature never creeped above 82 degrees helped as well.Two days later, we kept nine in a brief afternoon trip that was unexpectedly terminated due to a client’s upset stomach.Too much time spent at a seafood buffet the night before! The most pleasant surprise of the weekend, however, lie in

the fact that we finally caught trout in the 16 to 20 inch class drifting the flats on the north end of the lake.There were no slicks popping up to indicate feeding fish, but small schools of shad were acting overly nervous.Our initial keeper trout ate a four inch Usual Suspect, but the rest fell victim to a bone diamond Sea Shad fished under a popping cork. We caught more trout than I have caught on the north end of the lake in a single outing in months, but they were really scattered across the flats.We

were never able to plant the Talon and catch several more fish in one spot, but there was usually a fish or two under every school of shad. While we caught only two slot reds, Mike Seals and his wife, Clair, were already back at the landing when we arrived with two limits of reds that all pushed the 27-inch mark.“Clair wore down on me pretty quickly,” said Mike.“We fished our way through a lot of oversize fish in order to cull our limit.” He added that they fished

two schools of reds that stayed on the surface a long time just north of Blue Buck.“We were coming back home with only two trout in the box when the redfish found us,” added Mike.“It was pure old luck, but it was fun.There wasn’t a lure in the boat they wouldn’t hit!” If you are hoping to squeeze in another trip or two inside the Game Reserve you better hurry as it closes on the 15^th . The fishing in those canals and backwater lakes has produced far more consistently than the open lake, but once

the shrimp start moving out the bite in the lake will drastically improve. The Bass Champs Team Championship will kick off Saturday morning on the Sabine River.The weigh-in site will be the public landing on Simmons Drive here in Orange. The teams can start practicing Wednesday morning and many of them are already in town with their families. This is yet another opportunity for Orange to support a major fishing event and pave the way for more of these tournaments in the future.The turnout for the weigh-ins at the previous tournaments was phenomenal and that fact did not go unnoticed by the sponsors. The fishing conditions on the river couldn’t be more favorable so spectators should be treated to two super weighins. See ya there!

Lady Bobcats host Texas Pollinator BioBlitz shines light on butterflies LC-M ‘Pink Out’ Staff Report For The Record

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orangefield’s volleyball team hosted Little Cypress-Mauriceville Tuesday night in a ‘Pink Out’ match to recognize that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Lady Bobcats carried a 1-2 mark in District 22-4A into Tuesday’s contest after falling three sets to one to Silsbee Sept. 30. Shelby Perales registered seven kills and Bailee Click six. Faith Fregia had 21 digs, Evie Arceneaux 20 and Anna Van Pelt 16 in the 25-23, 19-25, 12-25, 18-25 loss to the Tigers. Ashlyn Turley had 18 assists and two blocks. A very tight five-match loss to Hamshire-Fannett on Sept. 27 left OF with its first district defeat. The 24-26, 25-16, 25-22, 25-18, 7-15 setback featured 15 kills by Click, 25 digs by Fregia and 30 assists from Turley. Jessica Metts put down five blocks while Van Pelt with 23 and Arceneaux with 20 scored a score of digs. The Lady Bobcats opened district play Sept. 20 with a come-from-behind 25-13, 15-25, 19-25, 26-24, 15-10 win over Bridge City. Perales and Metts logged six blocks each and Perales had a team-high seven kills.

AUSTIN-- Bees, butterflies and bugs are some of the important pollinators that help generate spectacular wildflower displays, produce delicious crops and sustain native plants. They can’t do their part without the plants and the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz is helping bring attention to the critical habitat needs of pollinators across the state during the height of the annual fall Monarch migration. The Texas Pollinator BioBlitz is a statewide effort to observe and identify as many pollinators as possible from Oct. 7-16. Participants in this virtual treasure hunt will search for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, birds and other animals and post about them on Instagram or iNaturalist. “This Pollinator BioBlitz is going to be a tremendous help to us because monarchs and other pollinators are in trou-

ble,” said Nancy Herron, director of outreach and education for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). “The monarch is losing habitat and important larval and adult food resources. As a result, its population across the eastern United States, Canada and Mexico has declined by nearly 80 percent over the past 20 years.” People of all ages and experience levels can participate and the only tools needed are a camera or smartphone and access to the Internet. Anyone wishing to participate in the challenge can register for free on the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz page on the TPWD website. Helpful guides are online, and registrants will be emailed fun, daily challenges that require no experience. The daily challenges, which include options such as photographing a brightly colored pollinator, food that has benefited from pollinators, video of people planting pollinator gardens,

the creepiest pollinator and even your pollinator spirit animal. To submit the challenges, participants can post their images or short videos on Instagram using #SaveThePollinators, or on iNaturalist, which contributes to the citizen science data collection. Also,

many of our parks and partners are hosting special events at their sites. An event calendar is on the TPWD website. “It is our hope that his project helps create buzz about these important animals and encourages people to plant na-

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Deer hunting general gun season gets underway Saturday Staff Report For The Record

AUSTIN - Texas deer hunting’s silent season, limited to archery equipment only, opened statewide Saturday. All indicators point to excellent prospects for 2016, according to wildlife biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The Texas deer hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 1, for bowhunting and Nov. 5 for the general gun season. A special youth-only weekend season is set for Oct. 29-30. The general season runs through Jan. 1, 2017 in North Texas and Jan. 15, 2017 in South Texas. A late youth-only season is also slated for Jan. 2-15, 2017. For additional late season deer hunting opportunities and county specific regulations, consult the 2016-17 Outdoor Annual of hunting and fishing regulations. “It’s has been quite a while since I remember a time when we’ve experienced great backto-back years of good rains across most if not all of the state,” offered Alan Cain, TPWD whitetail deer program leader. “Because Texas is such a large state we don’t always see good habitat conditions that stretch from Amarillo to Brownsville or El Paso to Houston, but 2016 has been an unusual year in that the vast majority of the state has received good rains and surprisingly, temperatures have remained relatively mild.” Ideal weather conditions this year have helped produce a smorgasbord of lush green forbs and woody browse plants which comprise the majority of a deer’s diet, Cain went on to add. “These favorable range conditions will put deer in top body condition this year and antler quality should be above average.”

Texas whitetail deer.

Although good for the deer, ideal habitat conditions could make hunting tough at the onset of the archery season. Cain said most deer are still in a summer pattern, which means minimal movement, especially in South Texas where the rut is still a couple of months away. Bowhunters might consider focusing their efforts along heavily traveled game trails or near acorn producing trees. Unfortunately, in some parts of East Texas, too much

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tive gardens for pollinators,” said Herron. “In addition to monarchs, 30 native pollinator/flower-visiting species are designated as species of greatest conservation need. Along with bats, hummingbirds, wasps, flies and beetles, these creatures are crucial to sustain native plant species, human food crops and crops for livestock.” Fall is the prime time to plant pollinator gardens, which are a great way to lure monarchs and other important creatures to urban and suburban neighborhoods. Plants such as the native Texas milkweeds, frostweed and the autumn sage are great for pollinators. A regional Texas plant list can be found online on the Monarch Watch website. For more information about pollinators, visit the TPWD Monarch Conservation page. Two radio episodes about monarchs at the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz can be found on the Passport to Texas website. A video about the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz can be found on the TPWD YouTube page.

Man facing intoxication manslaughter charge in Lake Fork fatal boat crash Staff Report For The Record

AUSTIN - An investigation by Texas Game Wardens into a fatal boat crash on Lake Fork in July led to an arrest warrant this week for the boat’s operator on felony intoxication manslaughter charges. On the afternoon of July 9, game wardens responded to a one boat wreck on Lake Fork involving two Wood County fishermen. Both occupants of the vessel were ejected during the crash. The boat operator, David Michael Roche, 45, was arrested on suspicion of Boating While Intoxicated. Lab test results indicated Roche

had a BAC (blood alcohol content) level of .168, more than double the legal limit, at the time of the incident. The body of the other fisherman, Donald Bryant Lawson, 45, was recovered by game wardens the following morning. An arrest warrant was issued for Roche this week following a thorough investigation by local game wardens and the game warden crime scene accident reconstruction team. Roche turned himself in to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. The case is pending in the Wood County District Attorney’s Office.

rain this year may wash out much of the early archery season as traditional prime river bottom hotspots may be tough to access. Those bottomland hardwood habitats along portions of major river drainages (Brazos, Trinity, Sabine, Colo-

rado and Neches) that are still recovering from floodwaters will likely lack near-term browse and forb production, but acorn production can still make these productive places to hunt if hunters can access them.

Texas boasts a whitetail deer population in excess of 4 million and those numbers are expected to climb across much of the state due to high fawn production and survival this year. Parts of East Texas that have experienced extended flooding conditions may be the exception. Hunters play a key role in habitat management by helping to maintain deer numbers within the amount of food supplies the land can sustain. Wildlife biologists have conducted extensive deer habitat research over time and recommend deer harvest based on their findings. The Edwards Plateau, commonly referred to as the Texas Hill Country, supports the highest deer population in the state with a 2015 estimate of 2.27 million deer and the greatest deer densities at 117 deer per 1,000 acres. Cain estimated 2016 numbers will have increased from last year due to higher fawn crops. “Despite the excellent range conditions in the Hill Country this year, deer populations left unchecked can do serious damage to the native habitat that supports all wildlife,” he noted. “By managing for lean times and keeping numbers in check, we can help ensure the long term health and sustainability of our state’s natural resources. We encourage hunters to take advantage of the harvest bag limits in their hunting area.” New this season is the opening of a white-tailed deer general and special archery-only seasons in 14 additional Pan-

handle counties and additional areas added for mandatory chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing of hunter killed white-tailed deer and mule deer. For details visit the CWD informational page online. As a reminder to hunters check out the “My Texas Hunt Harvest” mobile app that allows Texas hunters to voluntarily report and track their harvested game from a smartphone or tablet. Hunters can log harvest for all resident game species, including whitetailed deer. The information collected will help TPWD biologists assess annual harvest and manage healthy game populations across Texas. Hunters should note that electronic reporting using the app does not fulfill tagging requirements for any game required to be tagged or requirements for the completion of the harvest log on the back of the hunting license as it applies to white-tailed deer. The app is available at the App Store for IOS devices and Google Play for Android devices. Harvest can also be reported online at https://apps. tpwd.state.tx.us/whs/ . For more hunting season information, check out the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine’s new Hunting Guide. It’s a free, go-to source for species information and hunting tips. This special feature is exclusive to the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine mobile app , which can be downloaded (also for free) to your Android or Apple devices.

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Orange County Church Directory Dealing Hope in the Darkest of Nights Dave Furman Guest Contributor Of DesiringGod.org

and seething with anger toward God, my wife, and everyone around me.

I curled up in the fetal position in our borrowed house in an unknown village. Our neighbors were making religious animal sacrifices, and the dumpster right outside our gate was piled high with carcasses. Every day the temperature soared well over one hundred degrees, and thick clouds of flies swarmed incessantly. I figured it was all just as well. I had no desire to leave the house during that season.

Hope in the Shadows

Depressed Days It must have been quite the scene when we did end up going anywhere. First, my wife Gloria would buckle our daughter into her car seat, and then she would come over to the other side of the vehicle to help me. She would open my door, wait until I sat in my seat, reach over and buckle my seat belt, close the door, walk through the yard to open the driving gate, drive the car out of the driveway, get out and close the gate, and then get back in the car and drive us away. Then, when we returned home, we would repeat the scene in reverse. But this time, my wife would carry the baby and all of the groceries or luggage. Did I mention she was also pregnant at the time? We came to the village intending to change the world for Jesus, but I couldn’t even change my jeans without help. My nerve pain had come back, and it was nastier than ever. I was depressed, incorrigible,

I had surgery four months prior to our arrival. Both of my arms were operated on at the same time, and it was as surreal as it sounds. I had developed a neurological disorder, lost almost all my arm strength, and suffered constant burning pain in both of my arms. I was disabled. I could barely use my arms. We had tried just about everything, so we were hopeful surgery would make everything okay. My health continued to improve, and my strength increased with physical therapy, so we went forward with our plans to move overseas. We were eager to start church planting work, and we hoped I’d finally have the “normal,” healthy body I was dreaming of. All Came Crashing Down Then, in one moment, everything fell apart. I had dropped Gloria off at the supermarket, but couldn’t find a parking space. Instead, I just drove up and down the parking lot until she was done shopping. As I made a left turn, I felt a burning pain in both of my arms. I instantly lost all strength. Tears flooded my face because I knew the pain was back. Not only had my pain returned, but it was even worse than before. I lost all dexterity in my hands and developed boil-like wounds on my fingers. I couldn’t stand to touch

George Ensle brings ‘Stories in Song’ to Orange Staff Report For The Record

anything. I was on the maximum dosage of medication for my nerve pain, and for anxiety and depression. At one point, when I ran out of the anxiety and depression medication and couldn’t refill it in our new country, I went crazy. I paced up and down the length of our bedroom most of the night as I yelled at myself and to myself. I tried reading books, but none of them performed the magic trick I hoped for. We even watched all nine seasons of a celebrated sitcom in an attempt to cheer up, but it was all to no avail. I wanted to die. Light in the Darkness Fast-forward eight years. My pain remains. I’m still disabled. Yet by God’s kindness, I’m fighting for joy. I want to live. I love my family. I love our church and our city. While my arms hurt, I’m thankful most days. What changed? So much happened, and I wish I could share it all. But the short answer is that God delivered me from the darkness of despair through my friends and family as they shared their hope with me. I’m not talking about a shove-it-in-your-face kind of “sharing.” They didn’t try to explain all my problems away or attempt to explain all of God’s intentions for my suffering. The Lord surrounded me with hope-dealers. My wife pointed me to the never-changing circumstance of life in Christ. My friends Brady and Amber reminded me of what Christ endured in order to bring me to God. My

fellow founding elders and staff in our church plant, Glen, Mack, and Brian, held my arms up like Aaron and Hur holding up Moses’s arms — literally and spiritually. They prayed for me and supported me with a Christ-like love. Our friends David and Kris and Ron and Kim encouraged us and counseled us through difficult life decisions. Church members like Sue, Aaron, Bessie, Julie, Patrick, and others emailed me the contents of their prayers. They reminded me that Jesus is supreme over all things. In those dark nights of the soul, the joyful truth they shared with me rang in my ears. Deal Hope in Hard Times God delivered me from my pit of despair through these hope-dealers who brought me good news of the gospel. When you’re caring for people in pain, hurt, disability, depression, or loss, you have an amazing opportunity to point people to Jesus with your love, carefully chosen words, and silent presence. Your ministry of hope could be just the lift God uses to pull your discouraged and suffering friend out of the mire and onto the Rock of sure and lasting hope in Jesus. Dave Furman (@davefurman) and his wife Gloria moved to the Arabian Peninsula to help start Redeemer Church of Dubai. Dave is Redeemer’s first pastor. Dave and Gloria have four children, and he is author of Being There: How to Love Those Who Are Hurting.

Five area churches to host community revival Staff Report-For The Record

McDonald Memorial Baptist Church will be hosting an event with George Ensle, Texas Singer/Songwriter, who has “Stories in Song” on October 15th at 6:30 p.m. and October 16th at 11:00 a.m. at their church. George Ensle (pronounced Enslee) is a veteran Texas Singer/ Songwriter who began his career in Houston in the 60’s sharing stages with legends Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Billy Joe Shaver. He pens his own brand of Texas Country Folk Storysongs, powerfully crafted and presented with his unique fingerpicking style on his 42 year old Marin D-35. He has won numerous songwriting and song awards. He has a unique fingerpicking style originating from his classical guitar training and honed over the years to flow

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seamlessly with his lyrics. George has been called a “songpainter,” capturing “lifescapes”, with storysong portraits of “real people making it in the real world. This event is free to the public and will be an awesome time of music and ministry. The church is located at 104 Broad St. in Orange, Texas and for further information you may contact the church at 409-883-3974.

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

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

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wedensday evening 7 p.m. Pastor: G.K. Samual

Come as you are!

Five area churches are partnering together to conduct a Community Revival, October 9-13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Each service is planned for a different location with a different pastor bringing the message each night at a church other than his church home. The schedule is planned as follows: 9th at Cove Baptist Church- David Milner; 10th at Trinity Baptist Church-Michael Procella; 11th at 1st Baptist West Orange- Jay Thomas; 12th at Calvary Baptist Church-Gary Price and 13th at MacArthur Heights Church-Tommy Anthony. An offering will be collected throughout the week to benefit Orange Christian Services. Attendees are invited to stay after the services for refreshments and fellowship. A nursery will be provided each night for children birth to 3 years old. Participating churches are located at the following addresses: Cove Baptist Church – 1005 Dupont Drive, Orange, TX Trinity Baptist Church – 1819 North 16th Street, Orange, TX First Baptist West Orange – 608 Dayton Street, Orange, TX Calvary Baptist Church – 2402 Western Avenue, Orange, TX MacArthur Heights Church – 3502 Nightingale Street, Orange, TX

Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1333

Rev. Keith Tilley Sunday Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Nursury Provided Wednesday

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

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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

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

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First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4523 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., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

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

Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. “Round Pen” (Small group) Studies: Ladies and Mens Group: 7 p.m. Monday

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wedensday evening 6 p.m. Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wedensday evening 6 p.m. Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 TO $200 USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St.(10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-8864111. GARAGE SALES Fri 10/7 8am-1pm. 2112 International in Little Cypress. Twin Mattress, small appliances, home decor, dishes, household goods, toys, games, christmas items, clothing, printers, moniters & lots of Misc. Sat Oct. 8th St. Therese Family Life Center 409 6th street Orange 8am-2pm Pat’s this & that “formerly gift shop” To many things to list. Still going on sale. 4791 Nan Dr. down 1 mile from Flying J off

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hwy 62 Too much to list. Rain or shine Thursday-Saturday Sept 15-17. Sat. Oct 8th 7;3012:30 529 Suncrest 5x7 rug, mirrors, pictures, clothes, dishes, pole lamp, lots of good items. Waterwood Subdivision Semi-Annual Garage Sales (Hwy 73/62) Saturday October 8th 8-12pm 11 HOUSES!! Furniture, clothes, toys, dishes, antiques, tools and more!! Great stuff @ Garage Sale Oct 8th 177 Poinsettia, BC 7;30Noon NO JUNK! Lots of home decor, bedding, patio chairs and cushions, accent furniture, pair of wing back chairs and ottomans, men’s jeans, shirts and more. Wed 10/5 & Thurs 10/6 8-Noon 705 12th street in Orange. 3 families Alot of an-

tiques, no children items, very old tools, and MUCH MORE! You do not want to miss this sale! Oct 8th 8-11am 1203 Irving st. Orange 1940 cuckoo clock, sewing machine with accessories, ceramic indian collection and much more. Super 5 Family Garage sale Sat Oct 8th 8am until ? 174 Tiger Lily off Fernwood. Area rugs, furniture, linens, blankets, kitchen & home decor, crystal stoneware, collectible angels, nice clothes. To much to list. You do not want to miss! NO JUNK! Yard Sale Saturday Oct. 8th, 190 Louise street 8am to 2pm. Sale will be in the back yard. Basketball goal, riding lawn mower, tools, above ground pool pump, and sand filter, baby items, P90x & T25

2007 Toyota Vin# 5TFRT54187X012557 Owed $899.45 2001 Chev S-10 Vin# 1GCCS145618183054 Owed $353.10 2006 Freightliner Vin# 1FUJA6CK96LV71939 Owed $3311.54 2013 Ford F150 Vin# 1FTFW1CF9DFD37705 Owed $1395.40 2012 Fiat 500 Vin# 3C3CFFAR2CT319598 Owed $985.40 2015 Wabash Trl Vin# 1JJV532D3FL861938 Owed $18399.45 1999 Toyota Vin# JT3HV86R9X0209728 Owed $1128.35 2012 Nissan Rogue Vin# JN8AS5MT9CW258555 Owed $881.75

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FOR SALE - 2011 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custom - Less than 6K miles, oil cooler with chrome HD cover, forward foot pegs, HD cushion grips, special root beer paint color, well maintained (scheduled maintenance), garage kept. One owner/rider. Paid $14K, asking $9,500 firm. No holds, payments or trades.Cash only.

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workout dvds, bowflex, Christmas Decorations, Nintendo gaming Systems, Boys clothes, boys shoes and much more. Too much to list. Multi-family garage sale Sat. Oct 8th 8-1pm 160 Shadowdale-BC Coach Purses, home decor, kitchen items, girls Matilda Jane outfits, men, women and childrens clothings, toys, bicycles, and lots of misc.

HELP WANTED Suki’s Bridal is looking for a part time sales girl. Saturdays are a must. Apply in person Monday-Friday. Across from the LCM HS. (10/12) RENT OR SALE $198,500 Nice 2 story home with 5 bedrms and 3 baths. Private

Guest quarters with small kitchen, stove, Refrig and DW, full bath. Home has 3 bedrms and bath upstairs, lots of storage, one bedroom and bath down stairs. Livingrm has FP, kitchen has granite tops custom cabinets, 2 panties, breakfast bar. Built-in cabinets for TV and bookcases, utility room off kitchen. Porches on 2 sides, extra wide long concrete driveway. Elaine Hearn Real Estate 409 735-2610 4 BDR-2 BA, covered patio w shed. LCMISD. 1839 Robin. Call 409-670-6199. Duplex, NICE! 1 BDR, AC, Stove, Fridge, W/D hookups. LCMISD All bills paid except electric. Call 409-728-0547 or 409735-6691. Nice, Newly renovated duplex apartment in Bridge City.

Central A/H, all bills paid except electric. Quiet neighborhood. Small pet okay. 1/1 $650, 2-1/1/2 $750 (plus deposit $500). Call 409-553-1483. 10/5. RV Camper Space For Rent at Peggy’s on the Bayou. Call for more info 409-9882232.

FOR SALE Two Burial plots that is valued at $4000 together. Selling them for $2550. In the Garden Of Christus at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. 281-4920340 (10/5) PETS Large Akc German Shepherd puppy 1 male black & tan, shots,wormed, paper trained. See ad on southeasttexas.com $750 504-8879

HELP WANTED

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov

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

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NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On September 16, 2016, Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) filed an application for approval to amend its Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (TCRF) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission). The amended 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 July 31, 2016. ETI also seeks to recover approved transmission charges that are not otherwise being recovered through rates. The amended TCRF would result in total TCRF retail revenues of $29,478,354 on an annual basis, which is $18,969,473 above the amount approved, subject to pending motions for rehearing, in ETI’s previous TCRF case (Commission Docket No. 45084) on July 20, 2016. This incremental $18,969,473 amount would be a 2.32% increase in ETI’s annualized non-fuel revenue requirement as compared to revenues approved in Docket No. 45084 plus ETI’s most recently completed base rate case (Docket No. 41791), and a 1.37% increase in ETI’s overall annualized revenue requirement including fuel costs as compared to such revenues as approved in Docket Nos. 45084 and 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. Persons with questions or who want more information on this filing may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2016 TCRF Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-800368-3749 (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. 46357 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon this proceeding should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 9367136. The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is 45 days after the date the application was filed with the Commission, which is October 31, 2016. All communications should refer to Docket No. 46357.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ferman Toups HJr. A/K/A Charles Toups, Deceased, were issued on September 16, 2016, in Cause No. P17615, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Belinda Gayle Toups. 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 Douglas C. Sikes, PROVOST - UMPHREY LAW FIRM, LLP, P.O. Box 4905, Beaumont, TX 77704 DATED the 9th day of September, 2016

Belinda Gayle Toups

Belinda Gayle Toups, Independant Executrix of the Estate of Ferman Toups Jr. A/K/A Charles Toups, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Martin Sneed, Sr., Deceased, were issued on September 21, 2016, in Cause No. P17641, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Wayne Peveto. 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. Wayne Peveto 118 Border St. Orange, TX 77630 DATED the 22nd day of September, 2016

Rex Peveto

Rex Peveto Attorney for: Wayne Peveto State BarNo.:00791437 118 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0220 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: liz@pevetolawfirm.com

To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of: Ricky Holse Sanford, Deceased Cause No. P17578 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an Application to Determine Heirship in this estate on September 21, 2016, Requesting that the court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Ricky Holse Sanford, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division, Orange, Texas 77630 All persons having claims against this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this application should they desire to do so. To ensure it’s consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on September 22, 2016. Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

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Orange County Drainage District OPEN POSITION - Shop Mechanic The Orange County Drainage District is accepting applications for the position of Shop Mechanic. Must be able to perform minor and major repairs on excavators, dozers, tractors, mowers, dump trucks, pickup trucks (gas and diesel), chain saws, and other types of equipment used by the Drainage District. Hydraulic experience a must. Light welding skills are a plus. Applicant must be able to keep accurate record of time and parts used. Must be able to perform essential automotive and mechanical tasks such as engine tune ups, brakes, front end work, hydraulic trouble shooting and various other duties. Must be willing to perform preventive maintenance on Drainage District vehicles and equipment, assist in the maintenance of the Shop and perform any other tasks reasonably needed and requested by the Drainage District. Five years or more experience required. Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits: Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Vacation and Holidays Applications may be obtained at the District office located at 8081 Old Hwy 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Applications may also be obtained at www.orangecountydrainage.com. Please call Cindy Pent, Office Manager, with any questions at 409-745-3225. The application must be received on or before October 13, 2016.