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Vol. 57 No. 18

Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield

Week of Wednesday, September 2, 2015

BC home with livestock gets attention David Ball

For The Record

When residents move from the country to town there are some things that need to be left behind the city limits.

Livestock for instance.

Some concerned citizens who live on Gum Street addressed the Bridge City City Council at their regular meeting on the evening of September 1 during citizen comments about one of their neighbors fencing in their front yard and holding some goats, chickens and rabbits.

Mike MacCammond lives two houses down from the home. He said the residents moved in about six months ago and have since added the livestock and the “ugly fence.”

“It will devalue the neighborhood,” he said. “You have the smell and the sanitation problem. And goats, with their temperament, small kids could be in danger being around them. If the city doesn’t have an ordinance y’all need to see what can be done

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and stop this kind of thing.

What will my appraisal be when others see it (his home). Y’all raise taxes and then I turn around and I

lose value.”

MacCammond said Precinct 3 Constable Mark Philpott has started procedures on the situation.

Paul Harbert lives next door to the house with the livestock.

He said the owner told him she would fence up a few chickens. He said the next thing he knew was there were rabbits inside the fence and goats eating things.

“If I wanted to live in the country I would be around that. If she only came and talked to us,” Harbert said.

He added the goats are messy and they can’t keep the yard clean.

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Elected officials proposed salaries ok’d David Ball

For The Record

The Orange County Commissioners Court addressed elected officials salaries for the 2015-2016 fiscal year at their regular meeting on the afternoon of August 31.

A lengthy discussion ensued about adopting elected officials salaries for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

County Judge Brint Carlton made a motion to freeze elected officials salaries for a year and see where things go overall after the budget workshop on September 1. That motion died for lack of a second.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, introduced a motion to accept the elected officials salaries as they currently are and work on putting

salaries where they should be if there is enough money after the budget proceedings. That motion passed 3 to 2 with Carlton Banken, Precinct 1 Commissioner David Dubose and Precinct 2 Commissioner Barry Burton voting yea and Carlton and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jody Crump voting no.

The court didn’t vote to raise salaries, that vote only gave the opportunity to do so later if there is money in the budget after all other expenses are met and then they can consider em-

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Artist Tom Windham of Mauriceville, right, painted “Christ the Good Shepherd” to be hung in the narthex of The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. The Johnny Greene family of Nederland commissioned him to do the painting. The painting is a symbolic representation of Windham’s vision of Jesus surrounded by flora and fauna indigenous to Israel.

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Artist finds blessings in work Jennifer Clarke For The Record

In March, 2014, recently merged, St. Mark and Trinity Lutheran Churches were searching for a symbol of their newly named Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Bridge City. The skill, talent, and inspiration for the painting that would soon hang in the vestibule of the church already existed in the church’s congregation.

Tom Windham, local artist, was commissioned to paint the portrait of “Christ the Good Shepherd.” The painting is a symbolic representation of Windham’s vision of Jesus surrounded by flora and fauna indigenous to Israel. The portrait dimensions are three feet by four feet on canvas in oil.

The painting was commissioned by The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and donated by the family of Johnny Greene, of Nederland, in his memory.

Windham said he likes to tell a story in his paintings. He has been painting since he was a child, and he began his professional career with “American Angler Magazine.” His murals can be seen from Ohio to New Mexico in various forms in and on buildings. His paintings even hang in the homes of Jimmy Johnson and the late Governor Ann Richards. Windham’s father was an artist, and he recalls the rolls of butcher paper he had to access and create with.

“Christ the Good Shepherd” was unveiled on August 30, 2015, before the public at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Bridge City. There was a reception and video recording of the painting’s creation.

Windham shared his creative process with the public at the unveiling. He “did a rough sketch” prior to ever beginning on canvas. He then transferred the sketch from “paper

to chalk on the canvas before painting.” Windham first painted the robe, the face, his staff, arms, feet and sheep. “I next painted a third sheep,” he says, before adding the faces, more sheep, the sky, flowers, additional details, and the red sash. The entire process lasted six weeks.

Windham involved his family on the project having his son-in-law, Taylor, help model for Jesus, and his daughter, Melissa, by his side. He feels his involvement in the project is a blessing. It honors the late Johnny Green. And he is proud to have it hanging in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Bridge City.

Tom Windham’s family has been in Southeast Texas for generations. He has taught art classes for many years. He now resides in Mauriceville and teaches art. He met his fiancee while working on a mural at the Bridge City Elementary School. “We’re now engaged,”

he says, “I’m a better businessman with her because she has more sense than me.” His work can be found online at www. tomwindhamproductions. com.

According to his website, Windham is a nature artist, but he paints natures as it relates to him and as he sees it.

Since he loves the outdoors, there are fish and ducks and hunting dogs and all the familiar imagery associated with wildlife art, but there is also a collection of Windham’s own visual vocabulary.

“We get to see colors that often verge on psychedelic, personfications, figures and shapes hidden in growth and gravel, and visions of pure fantasy,” it read. “Often he infuses otherwise commonplace imagery with supernatural atmosphere to create themes of introspection or transcendence.”

His fiancee, Nina, wrote he’s an artist, a poet, and the man who has her heart.

Bridge City: New maps may change flood zones David Ball

For The Record

The storm surge from Hurricane Ike may seem to be a distant memory, but it was only eight years ago it devastated Orange County, particularly Bridge City. Moreover, it’s still hurricane season for the Gulf Coast.

FEMA is soon to produce a new flood zone map that will affect flood insurance rates, according to Agent Charlene Wappler of ANE Insurance of Bridge City.

The flood maps are scheduled to be updated and the final map has yet to be determined. Bridge City’s projected preliminary date for Flood Remapping is March 7, 2016. The projected date, however, is only

an estimate. Go to www. floodsmart.gov for additional information for dates.

Following a map revision, homes that Wappler have been moved from a Preferred Risk Zone (B, C or X zones) to a Special Hazard Flood Area (SHFA or A Zone) will now face purchasing a flood policy if they have a mortgage on their home.

Homes currently in the Preferred Risk Zones are not required by their mortgage company to carry a flood policy, however, any home that falls in the SHFA (A Zone) is required by law to carry flood insurance.

Property owners who do not

have flood insurance and find their home will be newly mapped into a Special Hazard Flood Area (A Zone) are encouraged to purchase a Preferred Risk Policy on their property before the new maps become effective.

Obtaining a flood policy now with the current maps in effect will ensure the property owners two things: First with a Preferred Risk Policy in place it will allow it be “Grandfathered” once the new maps become effective and secondly those policies will qualify for the Newly Mapped procedures. The Newly Mapped procedure offers a cost-saving option for property owners when a new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) shows their risk has increased, placing

them in a high-risk area, also called a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA or A Zone). This procedure allows the homeowner to renew their policies at lower-cost PRP rates during the first 12 months after the new map becomes effective. In other words, they will gain almost an extra year at PRP rates.

After the first year, the rate begins its transition to a full-risk rate with annual rate increases of no more than 18 percent.

Wappler explained homeowners with mortgages are the most vulnerable because the maps are still in the process of being remapped and she can’t say with certainly which properties are staying in the Preferred Risk Areas.

“FEMA is still working on our maps and working with the

city. We can’t guarantee the maps won’t change from now till the projected date. They’ve already changed since first presented to the community two years ago” she said. “If you think you are at risk of being changed into an A Zone, it is a good idea to get flood insurance now while the rates are cheaper.”

The Preferred Risk Policy cost from $162 to $430 a year depending on the package you chose.

“If you have the flood policy in place when the maps change you are guaranteeing yourself the lower ‘grandfathered’ rates.”

Currently a $200,000 Preferred Risk Package will cost $405 a year.

Not only will homeowners

get that rate for at least another year, but they will be stepped into the increase, she said. The “Grandfathered” rate is cheaper than if the homeowner waits until after the maps are changed.

After the maps change and that homeowner now is required to purchase a flood policy, the coverage of $200,000 on the building will cost somewhere in the price range of $1,800 to $2,400 depending if the homeowner wants contents coverage.

“This amount is paid in full at the time the policy is written. FEMA does not allow the policy to be paid monthly,” Wappler said. “If you have a policy in place when the maps

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Flood zones change you will be ‘Grandfathered.’

Grandfathering a policy will help keep the cost of a Standard policy down. Instead of paying $1,800 to $2,400 the ‘Grandfathered’ price decreases by several hundred dollars plus allows you to step-up to that price instead of all at once.”

Wappler said a bank compliance officer told her the current procedure in place is a 45day window to get a home in compliance before they have to force place insurance. Policyholders will have to get in compliance quickly after the zones

have changed.

Wappler said she is concerned about young homeowners who don’t know about these changes and what it could mean to them and their financial future.

“If it’s not done until after the maps are changed then it would be a payment in full with no step up,” she said. “And it won’t be long before these maps could go into effect.”

She urges policyholders to either go to www.floodsmart. gov or contact their insurance agents for more information.

Homeowners can go www.

BC Council Another resident, Daron Randolph resides on Charles Street. He was concerned about an apartment complex to be built on Texas Avenue between Charles and Kibbe Streets.

He said he was told by workers at the site there would be no fence around the complex as it was previously state it would be. Also, he heard there would be a detention pond built behind the complex that would drain off in the ditch and may cause flooding.

Another concern to him was Boogie’s Express Car Wash because they have too many lights on at night and it’s too bright at his house. There is also a buzzer that periodically goes off early in the morning that sometimes wakes him up and also loud music playing from vehicles at the car wash.

Randolph said there’s a noise ordinance in the city and maybe the car wash post signs stating so.

The council approved an ordinance amending previous ordinances by increasing the water rate by $.50 on minimum usage and increasing the water rate to $3.25 per thousand gallons usage on usage from 3,000 gallons to 50,000 gallons.

A public hearing was held

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regarding the proposed ad valorem tax rate for the 2015 tax year for the city levied as follows: $.22640 per $100 valuationInterest and Sinking Fund $.27280 per $100 valuationMaintenance and Operation Fund $.49920 per $100 valuationTotal Tax Rate The council will vote on the ad valorem tax rate at their meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15 at city hall.

City Manager Jerry Jones gave an update on various projects occurring throughout the city.

Bids will be open for the lift station upgrades on September 8 and the bid awarded on September 15.

Bids and the award will be determined on October 6 for the water filtration system.

Dirt is being hauled for the new police station to be built behind RaceWay filling station at Rachal and Texas Avenue.

Councilman Eric Andrus asked if the building plans for the station have been completed. Jones said the plans are still being corrected but there is still time because there is much surface work to complete at the site.

Grass was removed for the splash pad near the public li-

County business there is money in the budget after all other expenses are met and then they can consider employee raises first, said Burton.

The court can come down later on elected official salaries but can’t go up if there are funds.

“It’s not a raise putting those officials where they should be according to the pay matrix.

Like it or not, the pay matrix is in effect for all county employees and dictates what elected officials should be paid according to years of service,” he said.

The proposed salaries are as follows: County Judge Brint Carlton$85,500 Precinct 1 County Commissioner David Dubose- $66,839 Precinct 2 County Commissioner Barry Burton- $63,118 Precinct 3 County Commissioner John Banken- $63,118 Precinct 4 County Commissioner Jody Crump- $66,839 District Clerk Vickie Edgerly- $74,500 Tax Assessor-Collector Lynda Gunstream- $74,500 Treasurer Christy Khoury$66,839 County Clerk Brandy Robertson- $63,118 Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace David Peck- $66,839 Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Derry Dunn- $74,500 Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Joy Dubose-Simonton$63,118 Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Rodney Price- $70,500 Precinct 1 Constable Chris Humble- $66,839 Precinct 2 Constable David Cagle- $63,118 Precinct 3 Constable Mark Philpott- $66,839 Precinct 4 Constable Weldon Peveto- $74,500 Sheriff Keith Merritt$104,000 County Court at Law Judge Mandy White-Rogers$154,000 County Court at Law 2 Judge Troy Johnson- $154,000 The county will pay the dis-

txchart.com to display the latest digital flood map for our area. Note this map is not an official FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM).

This Interactive Mapping Tool is not intended for insurance rating purposes and is for information only. The positional accuracy may be compromised in some areas. The map is not 100 percent accurate in locating your address.

“The time to take action is now; do not to wait until after the maps are out,” Wappler said.

brary.

Judy Cole and Skipper Nixon were reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for the 2015-2017 terms. Lucy Fields was appointed as one of the two alternates. One position still needs to be filled.

Josh Taylor was appointed to the Building Standards Commission and Jacklynn Phillips to the Library Advisory Board.

There are still openings that need to be filled on these boards and committees in addition to the Planning and Zoning Commission. For those interested, contact city hall at 409-735-6801.

The council approved a submitted bid for the trust property at 537 Bland that was approved by the Orange County Commissioners Court.

Jones said the house was lived in briefly after the hurricanes but has since been abandoned. The structure has deteriorated to a point where it’s uninhabitable.

The city will enter into a contract with the Bridge City Police Association from Oct. 1, 2015 through Sept. 30, 2016.

Jones said the officers will receive the same increase in pay as other city employees.

Some of the language in the contract was cleaned up too.

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trict court judges $15,000 each.

Prior to the vote, Carlton said though the matrix is in place, it’s not followed as it is supposed to be. He said he was unsure if the court could increase everyone’s salaries due to budgetary considerations.

He proposed an increase to non-elected personnel first and freezing elected officials salaries and “see where the money goes” after the budget workshops.

Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, said the salaries can’t be adopted any higher than the salaries proposed. Dubose said the salaries can be adopted then but it didn’t necessarily mean that would be the salaries adopted after the budget.

Dubose said if there is no money left over they can’t be given a raise. Sheriff Keith Merritt said the routine has been to always give the salary increases after what was left over in the budget.

District Clerk Vickie Edgerly said he thought salary increases were always based on the elected officials’ experience in the job.

Carlton said elected officials’ pay remains the same through each term whenever they run for office unless there’s a Cost Of Living Adjustment. He cited as examples the President of the United States, senators, representatives and the governor of Texas.

“We’re public servants and our pay should be what it is,” he said.

Edgerly said that is comparing apples to oranges because those elected officials are beyond the local level.

“These are self-made people already at the state and national level. These jobs are our livelihood. They’re careers for us.

It’s a lot less costly for us to stay here than to create a new position every time someone leaves.

We’ll be segregated,” she said.

Carlton said he doesn’t see the issue as individuals, but as

officeholders.

Edgerly said it would be a case for elected officials as with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office where an employee is paid more than the elected official.

“It will be like the sheriff’s office. There shouldn’t be separation between management and employees,” she said.

Carlton said he favored freezing salaries for a year.

“I’m hard put to affect a raise for elected officials before nonelected employees,” he said.

Burton said a freeze will be no opportunity to give raises.

Merritt said his case was unique where an employee makes more money than he does.

“That gap will be wider. Two years ago we had four (with salaries higher than his),” he said.

Carlton said the court could amend the motion and take no action after the budget workshop. Banken said he was worried there wouldn’t be enough time for the salaries to be published in the newspaper of record by the drop-dead date.

Treasurer Christy Khoury it will have to posted by then (according to state law). Merritt agreed even if the salaries increase by one penny they must be published.

Burton asked if there was enough time.

“We’re handcuffing ourselves, aren’t we?” he asked.

Auditor Mary Johnson said a statute of the Texas Local Government Code states the salaries must be adopted 10 days before the budget. The court will adopt a budget on September 23 and it has to be published no later than September 13.

Carlton motion to freeze salaries died for lack of a second.

Banken’s motion then passed 3 to 2.

An Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services between Orange County and the city of Pine Forest were approved.

Donna Scales, parks department director for Orange County, celebrated her birthday on August 26 with The Lunch Bunch at Robert’s Meat Market & Steakhouse. A good crowd attended and a good time was had by all.

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Weldon Peveto, Precinct 4 constable, explained the Pine Forest City Council voted to disband the police department on June 25 because they couldn’t afford it. On August 18, however, they voted to hire the constable office’s deputies to work 20 hours a month for traffic safety and criminal investigations. The city will pay the county who will pay back the deputies through a reimbursement in the vehicle allowance.

Peveto said this arrangement is not unique in the state of Texas with larger counties hav-

ing this policy including Jefferson County.

Banken reminded Peveto they need to go through the county attorney’s office to ensure the legal paperwork is appropriate. Carlton asked if an indemnity clause was added.

Peveto answered yes.

Sheriff and constable’s fees for the 2015-2016 fiscal year were approved. The fee to serve a Writ of Assistance for Repossession of an Aircraft Retrieval will be $125 and $35 an hour per deputy respectively. If the Writ of Personal Property Retrieval exceeds two hours ti

will be $50 an hour.

Peveto said this will be a help to law enforcement and it “puts some teeth into it,” civil standbys, because they “can be dangerous.”

The Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority was approved. The 2016 grant funds the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force.

Orange County has been participating in the task force since 1997. It cost the county no money to participate and this will continue their agreement.

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Bernie Sanders campaign organizing locally David Ball

For The Record

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has been drawing huge crowds to hear him speak across the country since he declared he’s running for president of the United States.

There has also been some respectable sized crowds locally to attend organizational meetings at the grassroots level on behalf of the campaign. The local campaign, Southeast Texans for Bernie Sanders, is drawing from a diverse audience as well.

For instance, Jennifer simmons of Orange said she became involved in the campaign because she believes the country is due for a political revolution.

“That’s a revolution in the form of Bernie Sanders,” she said. “Bernie wants to get money out of politics and support the middle class. I’m tired of oligarchy and I’m tired of corporate greed.”

Jennifer said she has been involved in the political process previously by voting, donating to candidates, attending political rallies and staying informed

Bernie Sanders is a Democratic candidate for President of the United States. In 2006, he was elected to the U.S. Senate after 16 years as Vermont’s sole congressman in the House of Representatives. Bernie is now serving his second term in the U.S. Senate after winning reelection in 2012 with 71 percent of the vote.

on the issues.

“I’ll do what I can do for the area by staying in contact with the Bernie Sanders people. I’m excited. I think Bernie Sanders will be the next president of the United States. People should check him out,” she said.

Aron Duhon is an organizer with the campaign. He said he’s devoted to making Bernie Sand-

ers the next president of the United States through the grassroots organization.

“We want to turn out support for Bernie Sanders. We have a lot of support, more than I initially had thought. I’ve been pleasantly surprised. There’s a lot of progressive Democrats,” he said.

Duhon said the main purposed of the local chapter is to

plan events and explore and arrange the possibility of Sanders visiting Southeast Texas during the campaign.

Prior to working for the Sanders campaign, Duhon has a Masters in Library Science and he worked as a teaching aide at the University of North Texas.

He moved to Austin to work as an organizer for the Texas State Employees Union before moving back home to Beaumont three months ago. He had family here and he works at a machine shop in Beaumont.

“I believe in his message. He’s the first candidate in a long time that I can get behind,” he said.

“He understands what it takes to win: you’ve got to have people power. I knew about Bernie Sanders and I knew if he ran I would support him.”

Duhon said supporters don’t need a lot of experience to help with the Southeast Texans for Bernie Sanders campaign.

For more information, check out the local group at Southeast Texans for Bernie Sanders on Facebook and the national campaign at www.berniesanders. com.

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LABOR DAY --TIME TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE Labor Day, honoring the working force, rolls around next Monday.

Back when unions were strong in this area, big celebrations were always held. One of the largest was the Sen. Carl Parker Labor Day Picnic held at the Fairgrounds in Beaumont. The all day affair offered a lot of entertainment and plenty of food. Often nationally know artist preformed. It wasn’t unusual for the governor and several state office holders to appear. One celebration that still exists is the Pinehurst Labor Day Picnic, honoring our senior citizens. This will be the 17th annual picnic. When he was mayor of Pinehurst Judge Pete Runnels proposed and worked hard to make that first outing a success. It was held at the City Park. Runnels worried that citizens may not show up, mostly because of the heat.

They had no idea how much food to prepare. Today, the picnic has been moved to the old Bancroft School under a roof. Six to eight hundred senior citizens usually attend. There is always plenty of good food, door prizes and live entertainment. The oldest man and woman are recognized. Everyone always has a nice time and the opportunity to visit many old friends. We have known Mayor Runnels for a very long time. He has always had a soft spot for the elderly. The Labor Day Picnic is a pet project of his. Since Pete started the annual event, age has caught up with him; he is now one of those elderly citizens he chose to honor. Did you know Judge Runnels has served in Pinehurst government in each of the last five decades? I look forward to the picnic every year. Seeing friends of many years. *****Well, I have to move on. I’ve been out of pocket much of the past week but I’ll go with what I’ve got. Hop on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

NO SMOKING GUN The State Department released another round of Hillary Clinton’s emails, 7,000 pages, and the largest batch to date. Last year the Democratic front-runner turned over 30,000 emails. A judge has ordered monthly releases. Of all the emails reviewed none have been designated classified at the time. The constant drumbeat of whether she sent and received classified material over her private server as Secretary of State has dropped her favorable rating. Much of the decline comes from people who would never vote for her anyway. What may matter most is how Clinton ranks relative to her Republican competitors. Clinton is no David Petraeus, the exCIA chief was prosecuted because he knowingly shared national secrets. Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey recently compared the two cases says, “I can say, based on the known facts, this comparison between Petraeus and Clinton has no merit. In sharp contrast Clinton is not being investigated for knowingly sending or receiving classified material improperly.” Her decision not to segregate her email accounts was regrettable but unlike Petraeus, there has been no evidence of criminal conduct. There is no “Smoking Gun.” the Justice Department is clear that this is an inquiry, not a criminal one, that involves Clinton. The Justice Department is following an established protocol. This protocol ensures that any classified information is properly handled going forward. Hillary is the only Democrat with a path to the White House. Bernie Sanders has been drawing big crowds however, none of his rallies has drawn any minorities, Blacks and Latinos have stayed away. A Democrat can’t win the White House without them. On the other hand, 98 percent of Sanders supporters say they could vote for Clinton. Bernie has some good programs that he’s pitching to the liberal citizens. In the long run he will help Hillary when his supporters march with her in the general election.

Sanders who leans far to the left and Ted Cruz, who is far to the right, can never get to the White House. In Sanders case he will be just as happy that he got his message out around the country.

Hillary is the Democrats only path to the White House.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 With the horrors of Hurricane Katrina still very fresh in their minds, resident of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are still arriving in Orange County. The travel center has been busy as volunteers have been manning the center welcoming victims of Katrina with snack lunches, fresh water and open arms. Travel center volunteer Kay Bullock, of Bridge City, says that her heart is nearly bursting with the effort from our community. According to County Judge Carl Thibodeaux, “It’s volunteers like this that make the whole effort work. We are developing procedures to help the Red Cross and make sure the evacuees are as comfortable as we can make them.

We are working with social workers from the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission.” The Judge continued, “We will have housing and gas vouchers available. All the school districts have taken in new students. Con. Kevin Brady has assured me the Federal government will reimburse the county 100 percent for providing aid. We are working day and night with local cities and schools in order to best do for these evacuees.”*****Margaret Toal, reporter for The Record Newspapers, contributed to a story that appeared in the Monday, Sept. 5, New York Times. *****V.J. Roberts’ dog “Shotgun” locked Wilson Roberts out of the truck with the key inside. Wilson called V.J. to come retrieve him with an extra key but before she could get there “Shotgun” rolled down the passenger side window. Wilson gave the dog a cussing. V.J. took up for “Shotgun.”*****The West Orange-Stark Mustangs, led by Deon Beasley and 21 other players, beat the Nederland

Bulldogs 20-10 on the road. On the final play of the first half,.

WO-S made their first, first down, when junior Earl Thomas took the ball 13-yards. At half time, defensive coach Cornel Thompson made the decision to put Beasley in on defense. That proved to be the turning point. The senior quarterback intercepted a pass and drove the team down for their first score after being down 10-0.*****Little Cypress-Mauriceville coach Todd Moddy wins first game 12-7 against Pleasant Grove.*****The Bridge City Cardinals won season opened 28-0 against Liberty. Stars were Johnny Dishon, quarterback and safety Jadon Ellender. *****Pinehurst seventh annual Labor Day Picnic was held at Bancroft Elementary. City Manager, C.R. Nash said the crowd was smaller because many folks were working at shelters helping victims of Hurricane Katrina. Robert’s Restaurant provided the meals. D.J. Jim Dunaway played oldies, like Hank Williams and Jimmie Rogers. Congressman Kevin Brady stopped in for a visit.

Vernon and Bessie Edwards won a pair of rocking chairs, donated

by Robert Ramirez, for being the longest married, just shy of 70 years. Jay Blum, 95, was the oldest man and Gertrude Dotson, 94, was the oldest woman. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: (This week in 2005) Catherine Hicks Herring, 85, of Orange, died Aug. 30. She is survived by four children, 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She loved to travel and her favorite place was the mountains of Colorado. *****Dorothy Ann Morris, 69, of Orange, died Wednesday, Aug. 31. She was preceded in death by son Phillip Morris. She was survived by her husband Douglas and their children. *****Willie Dell Goodyear, 90, of Orange, died Aug. 31. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Orange. Her brother-in-law Rev. L.L. Stevens and Rev. Gary Wheeler conducted her service. *****Sue Pierce, 63, of Orange, died Sept. 1. She was the daughter of Vertis and Mae Berwick. Her siblings were Barbara Gillis, of Las Vegas, Jean Hillard of Beaumont, Christine Merrell and brother Al Berwick of Orange.*****Lawrence G. Moore, 85, of Orange, died Sept. 4, 2005. He was a WW II Air Force pilot and was a retired engineer from DuPont. He was a Lions Club member.

40 Years Ago-1975 Former Orange County deputy sheriff and songwriter/actor Bill Potter, 52, died of a heart attack he suffered at halftime of the Bridge City-Sulphur football game in Louisiana Sept. 5. Bill had recently returned to the area. In 1965-66, he led the B.C. team bus to all their games. He was an avid B.C. fan. On the day of his death, he visited Bill Godwin and other school personnel. He put on his red and white colors and he and photographer Tony Pavia drove to Sulphur. He was pronounced dead at midnight. He had appeared in several movies with stars Gale Storm, Johnny Mack Brown, Rod Cameron and others. In 1957, he won the Arthur Goodfrey Talent Scout Show on television. Bill had written a new song that he just knew would be a hit. Saturday morning he and Roy Dunn were to meet at 10 a.m. for Roy to listen to the song and give his opinion. It never happened and Roy doesn’t know what became of the song. By the way, BC won the game 19-14. *****Big bicentennial dance to be held at VFW, according to cochairs Roy and Crystal Wingate. Dennis Hall is coordinator of the program. *****Lynn and Sue Ableson are the proud parents of a new baby boy. *****Flora Peveto is 85 this week. *****Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bernholdt are the parents of a new baby girl, Misty DeAnn. *****Mrs. Ovie Harmon is in Orange Memorial Hospital for a routine check up. *****Jackie Harmon received a letter addressed to him at P.O. Box 3300, Harmon, TX. The letter originated in Anna, Illinois. *****John Sanford reaches 11 years old in a few days. *****Ron’s House of Elegance is Bridge City’s largest and most modern salon. Besides Ron Moreau and his lovely wife Jean, Carolyn Osborn and Donna Bradley are the other beauty operators at 605 W. Roundbunch.*****Mark Messer, D.D.S., announces the opening of his office at 380 Texas Avenue in Bridge City for the practice of general dentistry, by appointment only, 735-3232.*****Miss Bridge City LuAnn Dumas and Indian Chief Fulton Baptise will lead Chamber parade for Bridge City Day Festival,Sept. 13.*****West Orange running back Earl Thomas shines in West Orange with a 26-7 defeat of Leon Godchaux.*****Little Cypress-Mauriceville Rick Smith shines in 27-0 defeat of Kelly.*****Keds sneakers champion oxfords are available at the Shoe Castle.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Pattie Hanks‘ nephew, Taylor Doiron, is home visiting the family after completing training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Taylor got home just in time to be a pallbearer at his cousin‘s funeral. Jody Barlow was murdered a few days ago in Starks. *****World War II started 76 years ago this week, in 1939. The war started when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. *****Our close friend of many, many years, Betty Harmon, had gallbladder surgery last Friday.

Betty had lived with pain for a long time and since removing the gallbladder, she has no pain and feels like a new person. The only pain she has left is Corky, and that is a good thing. *****Along the same line, Port Director Gene Bouillion had suffered a long time with his back. After having surgery he was back at work in two weeks. He had become immobile so he feels blessed today.

Gene is such a good guy and it‘s not just because he‘s Cajun, he‘s just a plain nice guy with a lot of class. *****Charlotte Chaisson and a big crew from Bridge City were spotted at NGR Stadium, home of the Houston Texans. They were there supporting granddaughter Ashlee, who plays in the band for Cy Woods High School*****Happy birthday to Avery Myers. Papa and Nanny Myers (Archie and Julia) celebrated with love and gifts. *****We hear Tiffany Landry baked a cake for her coworkers.

They are expecting a cake every week now Tiffany. They say it was yummy. *****Huey “Kingfish” Long was shot this week in 1936 and died on Sept. 10. He was shot in Baton Rouge at the new state capital by the son-in-law of a political opponent. He was born Aug. 30, 1893, in Winnfield, Louisiana. He served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932. He was also a U.S. senator, 1932 to 1935. He was a colorful and outrageous politician. I met his brother Earl once, who also was governor.

Ken Rainwater, when in prison, was one of Earl’s trustees who cared for his horses. Ken died in Orange a few years ago. *****We wish a speedy recovery to Pam Milligan. Hope you are feeling much better Pam. *****Former Orange County employee Cheryl English and husband Mike have completed their beach cabin at Crystal Beach. Mike says Cheryl did a great job decorating. *****We are hoping to get a Blue Bell invite from Jack and Janice James. We hear they have a stash. *****Marci Anderson plans to ride 47 miles in the Tour de Pink bike ride on Sept. 20.

She will be riding for Breast Cancer awareness. ***** Former Orange County Emergency Director Chuck Frazier and wife Marnie are doing great in Chicago. Chuck’s mom Mary, also a former Orange County employee, visits them often. *****A few

folks we know celebrating their special day this week. On Sept. 2, Coach Cody Knight celebrates as does Christy King, Mary Ann Leblanc, Peyton Choate, Ernest Procella and Vernon Dixon. On this day actor Keanu Reeves turns 50, football commentator Terry Bradshaw will be 66. This is also the date that Roy’s mom, Marie, passed away in 2004 and P.T. Thompson in 2007.*****On Sept. 3, former mayor T.W. Permenter celebrates as does Record reporter Debby Schamber, Rachel Briggs, Barbara Daigle, Ryan Fisette and Tammy Stevens. They are joined by celebrities Charlie Sheen, 49, and Olympic gold medal winner Shaun White, 28. *****Sept. 4 finds Candi Cannon celebrating. Also celebrating are Ginger Forse, Shirley Choate and Jamie Forse. They join singer Beyonce Knowles, 33 and actor Damon Wayans, 54. On this day also Judge Claude and Pauline Wimberly celebrate their 61st. Wedding anniversary. *****On Sept. 5, Jason Toal is a year older as is Cindy Myers and Carolyn Ann Henry. Celebrities celebrating this day are actors Michael Keaton, 63, Raquel Welch, 74 and Bob Newhart, 85. Football player Colt McCoy turns 28.*****On Sept. 6, Sheriff Keith Merritt celebrates as does Stephanie McNeil, Gary LaRose, Randy Godsy, Gerald LeLeux, Paul Rhodes and Judge Joy’s mother-in-law Quida Simonton. They join comedian Jeff Foxworthy, 56, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, 52 and country singer David Allen Coe, 75.*****On Sept. 7, Ron Sherman, Eric Cox, Laina Sparks, Karen Morse and Terri Childs all celebrate. Also this is the 77th birthday of the Rainbow Bridge. There are still some people around who remember its birth. Celebrity birthdays on this day are actor Corbin Bernsen, 60 and Disco singer Gloria Gaynor, 65. *****Sept. 8 finds Janet LeLeux, Janice James, and Darla Cricchio celebrating. They join politician Sen. Bernie Sanders, 73 and actor David Arquette, 43. *****Bridge City Public Library encourages citizens to “kick off the season with a good book.” Stop by and take advantage of all the library has to offer to all ages.*****I’ve seen and watched many public officials in my long lifetime but no doubt, VP Dick Cheney is the most evil senior official to ever serve. He makes Richard Nixon look like a choir boy. He made a lot of blood money at the expense of our young soldiers. He lied to the American people and also his president.

George W. never would have been a great president but he could have been a good one if he had never met Cheney, who ruined his presidency and the Bush name. *****Happy first birthday to Chandler Sanchez, son of Morgan and Jeff Sanchez and Jason Chandler, who celebrated his big day at Minute Maid Park watching the Astors.*****Chester Moore, an avid outdoorsman, gives endless time and effort in protecting our wildlife. Be sure to let him know you appreciate his efforts. *****The 2016 Guinness book of world records comes out Sept. 10. *****Our prayers go out to Olivia Dillon, who recently moved back to Bridge City with her family. Keep fighting Olivia. *****Someone spotted Brittany Sauer doing some weight training at Body Workz. Keep up the good work Brit. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch honored Parks Director Donna Scales last week with a surprise birthday party at Robert’s. Donna is a fun person and it was a great gathering.

The Bunch will dine at Robert’s again this week and will meet at PK’s Grill next week. Everyone is always welcome. *****The Stark Museum’s “Wicked Plants” exhibit opens Oct. 3. It’s based on Amy Stewart’s book by the same name. The weed that killed Lincoln’s mother. Also the Scare Crow Festival at Shangri La will begin Oct. 14. It’s a good time to invite out of town guest.

It is good entertainment. *****Gov. Rick Perry has sunk to the bottom of the heap in his presidential bid. His one percent showing is not helpful in raising money. He had raised only $1 million through June. If his hope was to rise a few retirement millions he won’t get there but he’ll keep trying a little longer. *****Nobody likes paying taxes but you have to consider what this money goes to. These services aren’t free. For instance, we’ve heard through the grapevine that ESD #3 and #4 are having funding issues and they may soon need the public’s help. The ESDs are lifesaving organizations.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Amos Comeaux, for years and years, month after month, has been making high child support payments. On da dey of his baby daughter Angie’s 18th birthday, Amos called her to come to his house.

Wen Angie came, Amos say, “Baby girl, me, I want you to take dis check to you momma’s house and tell her for me dat dis is da last damn penny she will ever get from me. I want you to come back and tell me da expression on her face.

Angie say, “Okay, PaPa, I do dat me.”

Amos him he wait patiently, anxious to know bout da expression on his long ago wife’s face.

When Angie walk through da door, Amos say, “Baby girl, wat you momma have to say bout dat, hunh?”

Angie anser, “Well PaPa, she say to tell you dat you ain’t my daddy and to watch da expression on you face.”

C’EST TOUT High school football started with a bang last week for local teams. The teams all seemed to be further along than usual. The first game of the season usually brings a lot of mistakes and penalties.

I told you sometime back that you were going to see a different type of football at Bridge City like not seen since the late 1990s.

The Cardinals were very aggressive on defense. The offense in the Slot-T was quick and surprised state ranked Kirbyville. The Cardinals may not win them all but whoever they play will know they have been in a battle. That’s the kind of football DuBois coaches. Coach Josh Smalley seems to have Orangefield ready to do damage. The Bobcats and Cardinals are very similar. Little Cypress-Mauriceville is going to be a good football team. They played West Orange-Stark, who again is going to make a run at it, very well and showed a lot of promise. We will all be treated to the best in high school football right here at home. Best of luck.

There is nothing like high school football, the bands and the cheerleaders. Every week we will bring you great photos both in our papers and on our web site. Read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Check us out on the web at therecordlive.

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Lauren Kemp: Making a difference

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

By Debby Schamber For the Record Lauren Kemp, investigator for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, may seem a little bit rough around the edges to some people, but those who really know the 18year law enforcement veteran know she has a heart as big as Texas.

Kemp was not one who always dreamed of becoming a cop, but the single mom of three children needed a better paying job to support her family. She was already employed by the county in the personnel office, but needed to make more money. It wasn’t a lot more money, but bigger and better things were on the horizon for Kemp.

One of the biggest influences in her life, John Tarver, gave her a job at the Orange County Jail.

While working in the jail she learned invaluable lessons on how to work with various people but also to respect people no matter their circumstances. Kemp remained in the jail for another six years. During that time she was promoted to Sergeant.

“I believed initially that as soon as I started my career, I knew this was the career for me,” Kemp said. “ I had answered God’s calling.”

Her talent for remembering names has helped her in many ways over the course of her career.

“People respond positively when they feel they matter,” she said. “ I never confuse someone’s status in life with their value.”

Kemp took her law enforcement career a step further when she looked into becoming a police officer. But, the single mother knew she could not take off work to go to the police academy. At the time the Sheriff’s Office was not sponsoring candidates through the academy, so Kemp applied at the Orange Police Department.

Sam Kittrell, former OPD po-

Investigator Lauren Kemp, of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, works on her caseload. She is a special victims investigator. Sex crimes involving people of all ages in various situations are in her caseload.

lice chief, is another notable influence in Kemp’s life. He believed in her and provided her the opportunity to go to the police academy. Kemp started by working in patrol. To this day she says being a patrol officer is still in her blood.

While working at OPD another influential person entered her life.

Sarah Jefferson-Simon was a long-time respected female officer who served as role model for Kemp since she too was a single mother.

Jefferson-Simon is also a strong and powerful woman, according to Kemp.

Kemp stayed with OPD for another seven years before going to the Sheriff’s Office. Another important person in Kemp’s life is Sheriff Keith Merritt. He gave Kemp the opportunity to become an investigator and specialize as a special victims investigator. Sex crimes involving people of all ages in various situations are in her caseload.

As a young girl, Kemp was sexually abused. For Kemp it gives her the chance to make a difference in someone’s life while working through her own pain.

“I can identify with their situation without judgement,” Kemp said.

For Kemp one of the most difficult things about her job is how to

juggle her time between the cases. She is pulled in so many directions with each case and no one case is more important than the other.

“It’s incredibly difficult and sometimes impossible,” she said.

Not only do her cases require her time, but also intensity, devotion and compassion. At times, Kemp is drained both emotionally and physically because of the spiritual battle of good versus evil. ere are some cases where she has not gotten a conviction yet.

But, she refuses to close them out.

It is the “little girl inside” her that just won’t allow it.

But, sometimes a case is more difficult than meets the eye.

“I get aggravated when I can’t get enough evidence to prosecute the case because of proving it to the letter of the law or the spirit of the law,” Kemp said. “It is more difficult than people ever imagine.”

Kemp has dealt with a lot of pedophiles during her career and has strong opinions about them.

“I don’t believe there is a cure for the predatory pedophile,” she said firmly.

After a long and difficult day, Kemp turns to music of all genres and especially jazz. She also loves to paint and draw. Kemp attends church to “recharge” her batteries too.

e last two people who are important in Kemp’s career are Tom Ray and K.C. Breshears. Ray went through the academy with Kemp and the pair has shared a special kinship. Breshears has always taken her under his wing and shared his wisdom with her.

Both men are special to her in their own unique way.

Although, her fellow brothers in blue are also dear to her heart.

But, it’s not just her fellow male cops but their wives too.

“I support my blue family with all that I have and I know they support me with all they have,” Kemp said.

Recent headlines have been about cops being shot and sometimes doing the shooting. “e majority of cops live their lives as a true servant’s heart.

Only a small percentage are bad, “Kemp said. “e majority of cops just want to help and protect people.”

In addition, she feels the things said negatively about cops are from a group of people with their own agenda.

“Although it has been difficult to hear about the current trend, I absolutely and positively cannot imagine doing something else,” Kemp said. “I still think law enforcement is a very honorable profession and I am proud to be a police officer.”

Parmesan Chicken Pops EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record

including that recipe to go along with the poppers.

School is back in session, which means moms all over will be making after school snacks for their hungry students and football season is about to rush back to us, and that means lots of couch sitting and eating. Both of these events require snacks galore. At our house, there are no small children to make snacks for anymore, but we DO love football season. ere isn’t a Sunday that passes where we aren’t rushing home from church to get ready for a day of football - Monday nights are much the same. Usually if I cook on the weekend, it’s Saturday evening so we can warm up lunch after church and if I cook on Sunday, it’s always light meals or snack foods (during football season). ere’s one thing you can take to the bank though, if we are watching football, there are lots of snacks in the very immediate vicinity of the living room.

I have never made the chicken pops, but had them at a Super Bowl party several years back. ey were delicious. e hostess there served hers with Ranch dip, but I thought honey mustard dip would be good too, so I am

1/2 cup crushed corn flakes 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 3 Tablespoons melted butter Salt and pepper Bamboo skewers Preheat oven to 375 In a bowl, combine corn flakes, cheese and garlic and salt and pepper to taste Dip chicken pieces in butter, roll in corn flake mixture Place on baking rack in shallow pan Bake 30 minutes, or until chicken s done When chicken is somewhat cooled, stick skewers into chicken strips

Parmesan Chicken Pops

Honey Mustard Sauce

3/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup Duke’s mayonnaise 1/4 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional) 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt Mix all ingredients together until well blended and serve Bon appétit!

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Dr. Scott Ballard and Liz Hogan

Ballard, Hogan join forces for good fitness Dr. Scott Ballard with Ballard Chiropractic and Liz Hogan owner of FitLife Fitness Studio have been educating their clients for years on the importance of eating healthy foods and exercise. ey have decided to join as a team and put a system in place that will help our community become healthier together.

Dr. Ballard will prepare a talk each Tuesday evening from 7:007:20 and then will have a question/answer session for 10 minutes. e first class begins on Tuesday September, 8th at FitLife 2826 Western Ave, Orange, TX 77630. Liz and Dr. Ballard’s wife, Anette will have workbooks prepared for each participant. It will have a food list, Fitness Log and articles that will help you stay on track of your fitness goals. e Series will be titled, “Jump Starting Your Health”. Some of the talks will include topics such as: Jump Starting Your Bodies

Metabolism, Purification for Weight Loss, Essential Fats, Amino Acids and Carbohydrates and many more.

Liz , Anette and Scott believe it is necessary to track your success. On an optional basis they will weigh you the day you begin the program and take before pictures. e goal is to find a way to live this lifestyle. ey do not want you to think you are entering in another “Diet” program.

As a gift to the community Liz, Anette and Dr. Ballard are donating their time and they are providing all of the material to help you decide to take control of your health. is program is free to the community and available to the first 50 participants who call and register.

Please give Liz a call at 409988-9974 or email her at lizhogan@allstate.com to register for the class. You can also contact Dr. Ballard’s Office at 409-886-7356.

St. Mary Catholic School had the honor of witnessing a long awaiting father visiting his daughter. James Howington stationed in Jorden has not seen his daughter, Kiera, for seven months and made a surprise visit at St. Mary Catholic School which brought tears to everyone’s eyes. She was so surprised and excited to see her Daddy.

St. Mary Catholic School participated in the NED show which means “N”ever give up, “E”ncourage others and “D”o your best. Students learned about how to be champions and reach their goals in life and in their education. Students participated in character building questions and one student won a free yoyo. Pictured are the Ned speaker, Ned (poster) and the question winner Elizabeth Quintero.

Representatives from the Texas Historical Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to help with the restoration of the depot in Orange. Those present were left to right, Mitch Wright from Austin, Merle Tanner from Houston, FOOD board members Katherine Frey,Diana Hill, Susan Quigley, Carol Sims, Carrie Woliver, Rose Simar and Dave Derosier, Judge Jerry Pennington, and Mayor Jimmy Sims. Photo was taken at the Orange Chamber of Commerce.

Orange Police Report Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Aug. 31 and the morning of Sept. 1: Theft, 12099 FM 1442 Damaged property, 7112 IH-10

Trespassing, 4080 IH-10 Theft, 819 Strickland Traffic accident, 16th St. and Lincoln Assist other agency, 205 S. Border St.

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

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

Volunteer Foster Grandparents needed The South East Texas Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers at Bridge City Elementary. These men or women 55 and over volunteer by mentoring or tutoring children that are ‘at risk” They give one on one attention to these children.

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Karen Gary, Volunteer Coordinator at 409-899-8444, ext 6441 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Orangefield UPC to hold Bible study on the end times Beginning Wed., Sept. 2, at 7:00 pm, the Orangefield United Pentecostal Church will be hosting a bible study series, “Understanding The End Time” by the Rev. Irvin Baxter.

This series will be every Wednesday night for 14 weeks. The community is invited to attend.

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

Liberty Baptist to hold financial class for youth

Beth Moore Simulcast at Second Baptist BC LifeWay Christian Resources is slated to simulcast well-

known Bible teacher and best-selling author Beth Moore live from Wichita, KS, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Second Baptist Church, 340 Bland, Bridge City, is serving as a host location for the Southeast Texas area.

Early registration is $15 until Aug. 31. From Sept. 1 up to the event, price is $20, which includes lunch. Tickets are available at the church office, by calling 735-8156 or 673-1856, or email: secondbctx@att.net. The registration form is available on the church website. If seating space allows, tickets will be sold at the door.

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

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

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

6441.

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

Liberty Baptist Church will begin at youth financial class on Wednesday, September 5th at 6:00 pm. It is open to the public for grades 7 through 12. This study is designed to lead teens to a better understanding of God, themselves, and their money – and how it all works together. Please call 409735-8721 for more information

ORANGE COUNTY NAVIGATION & PORT DISTRICT

will hold a meeting at 12:00 pm on September 14, 2015 at PORT OF ORANGE 1201 CHILDERS ORANGE, TEXAS to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2015.

The proposed tax rate is 0.00765 per $100 of value.

www.fumcorange.com

409-738-2070

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

First Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

409-886-4167

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

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

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samuel

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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

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

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

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

Living Word Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

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

Robert’s Steakhouse 3720 West Park Ave. Orange, TX

EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

Tuesday, September 15th

Pastor: Michael Procella

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

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

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

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

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

Lunch and Learn

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

First Baptist ChurCh OrangeField

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

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

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

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

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19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

www.westorangechurch.org

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

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

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

Granger Chevrolet 5K walk/run slated The second annual Granger Chevrolet 5K walk/run will be held at 8:00 am, Oct. 10, starting at Granger Chevrolet. Last day to early register is Aug. 31. To register go to www.grangerchevrolet5k.com.

This event will be professionally times (Chips) by the Driven Race Solutions (The Driven Net). Places will be recognized by age group and awards given. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and grab bag.

LIT announces holiday closures Lamar Institute of Technology will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. No classes will be held and all offices will be closed.

Classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8. Offices will re-open at 8 am on that day.

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

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

VFW to host Cadillacs The VFW, 5303 N. 16th St., Orange, will host The Cadillacs, Thursday, Sept.

3, from 8 pm-midnight. Tickets are $6 per person. BYOB and the bar offers beer, wine coolers, sodas and setups. For information, call 886-9738.

WO-S vs PN-G tickets to go on sale Tickets for the WO-S at PN-G football game will be on sale in the Athletic Office Thursday, Sept. 3, 9:00 am-noon and 1:00-3:00pm and Friday, Sept. 4, 9:00 am-noon only.

Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $3 for students. All tickets at the gates are $6. Game time is 7:00 pm and the gates open at 5:30 pm.

Directions to Indian Stadium: Follow Hwy. 87 through Bridge City to Port Arthur Take the Hwy. 366 exit and turn right onto Hwy. 366 Stay on Hwy. 366 until you reach Merriman St. Turn right on Merriman and gym is first building on right

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOS reschedules middle school football game The WOS Middle School Football game scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled to Thursday, Sept. 3, beginning at 5:00 pm at the Middle School.

Eagles to hold dance, karaoke The band Back in Tyme will be at the Eagle’s Lodge in Orange, Sept. 4.

Tickets are $5 per person and $8 per couple.

Also, there will be karaoke, Sept. 5.

American Legion to hold fish fry The American Legion Post 49, 108 green Ave., Orange, will hold a fish fry fund raiser from 11 am-1 pm, Thursday, Sept. 3.

Plates are $8 and will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and before noon on Thursday, Sept.

3 for orders and deliveries.

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

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

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

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

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Area Wide Community Events Schedules BCHS Class of ‘65 to celebrate 50th reunion reunion The 50th Class Reunion will be held Oct.10. Tickets will be $25 per person.

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

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

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

Mention that you are with the class of 65.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host Ken Marvel and Swamp Pop, Sept. 6, from 5-9 pm and Sept. 8, from 6-10 pm.

Tickets are $7 per person and beer wine and setups are available. Singles and married welcome. This is non-smoking in this facility. For more information, call 409-727-0013.

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

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

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

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

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

Veterans recognition programs scheduled

Four Veteran recognition programs will be presented during the month of September. All programs will take place at the VFW Post 2775 on Highway 87 N., Orange. The Post, Auxiliary and Mens Auxiliary extend an invitation to the public to join them in honoring all Veterans and their families for their service. All September programs will take placeat 6:30 on Sept 2, Sept. 9, Sept.

16 and Sept. 30. The VFW and Auxiliary members host 21 recognition programs yearly. For further information, contact Jeanette Clark at 883-0264.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

The Record’s Game of the Week: Bridge City 24, Kirbyville 21

The river belonged to the shag COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

I certainly hope that the day I die someone can say, “Wow….I just saw him out on the water yesterday!” at was pretty much my surprised response when Russell Bottley called to tell me that James Chargois had died earlier that morning. e following morning, rather than turn right in the Intracoastal and head out to the lake with clients, I took a left and ran a short distance up the river. I stopped on a point that Charg (pronounced Shag short for Chargois) showed me years ago, threw three scratched up black Hoginars over the side and said good-by to the best river fisherman I have ever known.

When I returned to Orange and opened a tackle shop in the late seventies, Charg was the first person to walk through the doors. He was brash and self-confident almost to a fault, but it was immediately evident that there was very little that he didn’t know about fishing the river. He virtually swore me to secrecy every time he bought a new lure, but usually had one more tip to share. Had I not been guiding full time on Toledo Bend and posed no threat to his beloved river, I don’t think he would have been as forthcoming.

He took great pride in his ability to locate fish and piece together sophisticated patterns “that included everything from probing deep structure to experimenting with new techniques at a time when most local anglers were content to simply catch a few bass and redfish on Traps and spinnerbaits. I always knew that I was about to learn something new when he started the conversation with, “You know, they think that!” “ey” was the word he used to include anyone else that he ever met on the water or at the landing. He was a tad paranoid about his fishing, but See COLBURN, PAGE 4B

Bridge City tailback Patrick Morris blazed new trailer for the Cardinals against Kirbyville. Morris had 125 -yards on 13 carries and a touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Cardinals upset Cats

Defense, run game dominate in season-opener

By Gerry L. Dickert For e Record With a new head coach and coming off a 2-8 season in 2014, the Bridge City Cardinals desperately needed to make a statement about what is in store for the 2015 football campaign. e Cards’ made their point, loud and clear, this past Friday night against the top-ranked Kirbyville Wildcats as BC took a 24-21 decision over the home team ’Cats.

“I’m so proud of them,” head coach Dwayne DuBois said of his players. “It’s confidence. ey’re coming off a tough season last year.

Winning this first game gives them the confidence to believe in what they’re doing.

“Our guys will walk a little prouder in practice

this week and we’ll take that confidence with us into the rest of the season,” he said. “Winning (against Kirbyville) was important for us.” e Wildcats opened the game with a sustained march down the field, moving 92 yards in 12 plays with Dennis crossing from eight yards out for the 7-0 lead.

During that drive, the Cats faced two third down situations, both resolved by passing attempts. e first was a 12-yard connection between Gore and receiver Jalon Dennis. e next time the Wildcats faced a third down, a Bridge City defensive interference call was the answer Kirbyville needed.

On the ensuing drive by the Cardinals, playing with a short field after a Kirbyville unsportsmanlike foul, the Cards drove 58 yards in 10 plays

with Cayce Draper doing the lion’s share of the work. Draper ran the ball five times for 40 yards in the drive but it was Patrick Morris who found the end zone from the 7 yard line. e extrapoint kick tied the score at 7 apiece.

“Kirbyville came out and zip, zip, zip and scored. ey’re explosive and they’re fast,” DuBois said. “For us to come back and methodically move down the field, it was really big for us to be able to match their score with a score.”

Kirbyville was quick to respond, moving 75 yards in just six plays, one being a 38-yard rip.

Beaty finished the drive with a 16-yard run for the score. A bobbled snap on the PAT left Kirbyville up 13-7 with 1:03 left in the first quarter. e two teams swapped punts for the only See CARDINALS, PAGE 2B

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Cardinals

New head coach Dwayne DuBois discusses strategy with quarterback Camden DuBois between plays against Kirbyville. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

BRIDGE CITy CARDINALS Bridge City 24, Kirbyville 21 Sept. 4 - Newton, 7:30 pm Sept. 11 - Lumberton, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - at Liberty, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - Cleveland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 2 - OPEN Oct. 9 - at Jasper, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - at Splendora, 7:30 pm*

WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS West Orange-Stark 26, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 13 Sept. 4 - at Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm Sept. 11 - Jasper, 7:30 pm Sept. 18 - at Silsbee, 7:30 pm Sept. 26 - Richmond Foster (Stallworth), 6:00 pm Oct. 2 - Newton, 7:30 pm Oct. 9 - at Liberty, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - OPEN

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time in the half with Bridge City taking over at its own 29 midway through the second quarter.

After Morris took o on a 20yard run to start the drive, DuBois completed his ďŹ rst pass of the game, a 35-yard strike to Kane Booth. Morris picked up 16 more, setting up DuBois for the 4-yard push up the middle.

Heraldes booted the extra point for the Cardinals’ 14-13 lead. e Cardinals took a 21-13 lead thanks to an interception return by Zach Honeycutt. With Kirbyville driving for what would have been the go-ahead points midway through the third quarter, Honeycutt nabbed a Kirbyville pass near the goal line, sprinting 99 yards for the Bridge City TD and the lead.

In the fourth quarter, Kirbyville earned new life after a Bridge City fumble, one of the Cards’ few mistakes in the game.

It took the ’Cats just 12 plays to go 82 yards for the score with Beaty doing the work with six runs for 34 yards, including the one-yard scoring jaunt. Beaty bulled in for the 2-point conversion and the game was tied with 6:49 left.

On the ensuing possession, BC ran the ball 12 straight times, burning the clock and marching to the 4 yard line where Alfredo Heraldes booted a 25-yard ďŹ eld goal to give the Cards the 24-21 advantage. Morris ďŹ nished with 125 yards on 13 carries with Draper adding 114 yards on 20 carries.

In tune with their performance throughout the night, Bridge City’s defense stood strong down the stretch, denying Kirbyville anything on its ďŹ nal drive, forcing the Cats to turn the ball over on downs and ending the game. “We have high expectations,â€? head coach Greg Neece said. “We hate losing. e feeling of losing is not a good one for our kids, our coaches or for our community. We expect to win.â€? e Wildcats collected 386 total yards, compared to 333 total yards for the Cardinals.

Quarterback Jackson Gore led the ’Cats in oensive production with an 11 of 23 passing night for 172 yards. Devin Tyler was his top receiver with 5 catches

The Bridge City Cardinal goalline defense stops Kirbyville from scoring in the second quarter. On the tackle is Kade Wheat (36), Riley Harris (5), Justyn Romero (4) and a host of others. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn for 77 yards. “We threw the ball well and that’s going to be one of our strengths this year,â€? Neece said. “We have tall receivers who can run, we have short receivers who can run, we have kids who can come out of the backďŹ eld and catch the ball.â€?

And while the pass-and-catch game kept the Wildcats moving up and down the ďŹ eld, it was the running game that got them into the end zone.

Ty Dennis got into the end zone on a 12-yard run to start the scoring for the ’Cats, while Patrick Beaty added TD runs of 16 yards and 1 yard. Dennis, Kirbyville’s top returning back, will miss the next two to three weeks after being knocked unconscious during the second quarter against Bridge City. “I was there on the ďŹ eld, trying to get him to squeeze my hand and he wouldn’t squeeze my hand,â€? Neece said of Dennis’ injury. “at was a scary time; he was unresponsive. Something like that puts everything into perspective.â€?

Dennis was back in the ďŹ eldhouse Saturday morning, Neece said. “He was in there with that

big grin,� he said. “He told me he didn’t remember a thing.�

After Dennis’ injury, Beaty played an inspired second half, accounting for the two scores in the third and fourth quarters, as well as a two-point conversion run that tied the game with 6:49 left. “Patrick tried to put everybody on his back and carry us to a win,â€? Neece said. “He responded in a great way and really showed the kind of eort we needed to win that game. It was a contagious thing for all of us.â€?

Dennis led the Wildcat rushing game with 102 yards on 13 carries before his injury, while Beaty had 81 yards on 20 carries. “Our defense bent but it didn’t break,â€? Neece said. “We only gave up two oensive TDs, although we did allow them to drive and kick the ďŹ eld goal. We’re missing ďŹ ve key guys on defense because of graduation. Bridge City found a couple of spots where they could attack us and they did that well.â€? e ’Cats travel to OrangeďŹ eld this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kicko, while Bridge City hosts Newton with kicko at 7:30.

BRIDGE CITy 24, KIRByvILLE 21 BC ......................7 7 7 3 – 24 Kv ....................13 0 0 8 – 21 Records: Bridge City 1-0, Kirbyville 0-1 SCORING PLAyS KV – Ty Dennis 12 run, Rodrigo Briz kick (7:52/1Q) BC – Patrick Morris 7 run, Alfredo Heraldes kick (2:38/1Q) KV – Patrick Beaty 16 run, pass fails (1:03/1Q) BC – Camden DuBois 4 run, Heraldes kick (6:18/2Q) BC – Zach Honeycutt 99 INT return, Heraldes kick (5:54/3Q) KV – Beaty 1 run, Beaty run (6:49/4Q) BC – Heraldes 25 FG (0:47/4Q) TEAM STATISTICS BC Kv Total Yards 333 386 First Downs 18 20 Rush-Yards 46-287 35-214 Pass Yards 46 172 C-A-I 2-2-0 11-23-1 Punt-Ave 2-26.5 2-46.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 8-62 8-85 INDIvIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: Bridge City, Patrick Morris 13125, Cayce Draper 20-114, Camden DuBois 10-33; Kirbyville, Ty Dennis 13-102, Patrick Beaty 20-81.

Passing: Bridge City, Camden DuBois 2-20 46; Kirbyville, Jackson Gore 11-23-1 172.

Receiving: Bridge City, Kane Booth 1-35, Cayce Draper 1-11; Kirbyville, Devin Tyler 577, Tayon Cooper 2-26, Jalon Dennis 2-25.

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Mustangs roll past LC-M Bears Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record After a hard fought cross town rival game between the WO-S Mustangs and the LC-M Bears, the coveted Orange Bowl trophy will again make its home in the trophy case in the front hall at West Orange-Stark High School.

In the first game of the season for both teams, the Mustangs came away with the win, 26-13.

“Well, we won,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “We had a lot of players on offense and defense that are inexperienced at the varsity level. We didn’t cash in on some of the opportunities we had in the first half but we came out in the second half and kicked off and then forced them to punt right away and we got after them. Teams improve the most between the first and second game of the season and we are hoping that happens.”

Quarterback Jack Dallas, who was the only returning starter on offense, started the game off dazzling the crowd with the pass, before handing off to running back Keion Hancock for the first touchdown of the night.

Ryan Baham-Heisser’s extra point attempt was good and the Mustangs led, 7-0.

LC-M’s Chris Winter earned the Bears’ first first down on a handoff from quarterback Beau Bickham for 17 yards but four plays later, the chain gang defense forced them to punt.

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KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

Don’t count out Cards in showdown vs. Newton Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over PORT NECHESGROVES—The Mustangs didn’t play their best game but still managed to get past crosstown rival Little Cypress-Mauriceville last week. But they will have to improve dramatically to find a way to beat these talented Indians at The Reservation Friday night who are coming off an impressive 52-0 victory over Clear Lake.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over BARBERS HILL—Both teams are coming off tough losses to good teams and are certain to correct some of the mistakes that led to their respective demise last week.

The Battlin’ Bears have the home-field advantage which may be just enough to get past these high-flying Eagles.

NEWTON over BRIDGE CITY—We’re going to keep picking the Cardinals to lose to teams that are supposed to beat them and the Cards are going to continue to pull off huge upsets on Friday nights. The Big Red played well at Kirbyville last week and will have to play even better Friday in front of the home fans against this playoff-bound team.

KIRBYVILLE over ORANGEFIELD—The Wildcats obviously didn’t take Bridge City very seriously last week and will pay the price in practice this week. The Bobcats gained a ton of confidence with their win over Buna last week but will have to play much better to subdue this angry bunch coming down from Kirbyville this week.

JASPER over VIDOR—The Bulldogs had a relatively easy time with Hardin-Jefferson last week, but will have to contend with the Pirates’ running attack Friday night, which should present some problems.

DEWEYVILLE over WARREN—The Pirates ran into a buzz-saw when they played East Chambers last week and saw many areas in their game that need immediate attention.

Warren will be gunning for its second straight victory of the young season.

HUNTSVILLE ALPHA OMEGA ACADEMY over ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN—The Lions are still smarting from their opening-season 89-45 loss Saturday See FORECAST, PAGE 4B

Quarterback Jack Dallas hands off to running back Jeremiah Shaw. Shaw had seven carries for 23 yards.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs fense, making sure we have the right guys on the field,” ompson said. “Steven Tims played well, and Jalen Powdrill. Our defensive ends Keyshawn Holman and Ronald Carter played hard.” e Mustangs hit the end zone again at the end of the first quarter on a Dallas pass to Hancock from 26 yards out. BahamHeissers PAT was again good, and the Mustangs were up 14-0.

LC-M scored right before the half to put themselves back in the game, 14-7. However, the

Mustangs forced the Bears to punt after kicking off to them to start the half and were able to move the ball down the field to score, with most of the yards coming off of the legs of Malech Edwards, who carried the ball six times for 55 yards on the drive. KJ Miller caught a Dallas pass from one yard out for the touchdown. e PAT, this time

by Hancock, was no good. e Bears didn’t play around, scoring on their next possession on fourth and one from the 1

yard line, as Bickham was able to bulldoze his way into the end zone. WO-S answered back in fine fashion on their next drive with a Dallas to Miller 17 yard pass for the score. Dallas finished the night completing 18 of 25 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns. Hancock was the leading receiver with six catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns.

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ter than we thought they would.

It takes time for them to come together. ey are a team within a team,” ompson said. “Ryan (Ragsdale) and Te’Ron (Brown) both played well and Malech Edwards had a good night running. He was able to hit the line with zip.” e kicking game is a concern for this week and ompson said that they will continue to work on it every day in practice. “e level of difficulty goes up this week as we travel to Port ompson Neches-Groves,” said. “It will be a play-off type atmosphere with the turf field and the crowd that they have. We’ll find out how well we handle pressure this week because not everyone handles it the same.” e Mustangs will face the Indians, who beat Clear Lake, 52-0, in week one. e Indians have given the Mustangs fits the last two years, with PN-G winning in 2013, 37-34, and WO-S winning in overtime last year, 33-27. Quarterback Adam Morse is a familiar face with 6’26’3 targets to throw to in junior Keynel McZeal and senior Jack Giblin.

Tickets will be on sale in the athletic office ursday, Sept.

3 – 9am-12 and 1-3pm and Friday, Sept. 4-9am-12 only.

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The Texas Dove season opened up to some fast and furious hunts for North and Central Zone hunters.

asdfasdf Ticket prices are $6 for Adults and $3 for students.

All tickets at the gates are $6.

Game time is 7pm and the Gates open at 5:30pm. To get to e Reservation, take Hwy 87 thru Bridge City to Port Arthur. Take

the Hwy 366 exit and make a right onto Hwy 366. Stay on Hwy 366 to Merriman Street where you will take a right and follow to the stadium. e freshman and junior varsity teams beat the LC-M Bears.

Forecast and need to find more defense for this road game.

LAMAR over BACONE— The Cards enter this season full of hope and optimism that this will be a better season than last year. However, they will not be able to gauge their improvement from this initial victory.

McNEESE over LSU STATE—My Cowboys are opening the new season with their “sacrificial lamb” game in which they receive a healthy stipend for a painful butt-kicking.

HIGH SCHOOL—Beaumont West Brook over Beaumont Ozen, Nederland over Hamshire-Fannett Dayton, over Anahuac, Silsbee over Coldspring, Center over Buna, East Chambers over Tarkington, Kountze over Shepherd, Joaquin, over Woodville Hardin-Jefferson over Beau-

Continued from Page 3B mont Kelly, West Hardin over Colmesneil, Hull-Daisetta over Burkeville, Evadale over Beaumont Legacy Christian Academy, Brenham over Liberty Hill, Crosby over Angleton, North Shore Galena Park over Tomball Memorial, Huffman over New Caney, Baytown Sterling over Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, Cleveland over Livingston, Splendora over San Augustine, Houston Foster over A&M Consolidated, Texas City over LaMarque.

COLLEGE—Central Arkansas over Samford, Southeastern Louisiana over Northwestern State, Fresno State over Abilene Christian, South Carolina over North Carolina, Central Florida over Florida International, Oklahoma State over Central Michigan, Utah over Michigan, TCU over Min-

nesota, Wake Forest over Elon, Georgia Tech over Alcorn State, Toledo over Stony Brook, Utah State over South Utah, San Jose State over New Hampshire, Nevada over UC-Davis, Duke over Tulane, Ohio over Idaho, Arizona over Texas-San Antonio, Colorado over Hawaii and Vanderbilt over Western Kentucky (all Thurs.); Baylor over SMU, Georgia State over Charlotte, Michigan State over Western Michigan, Illinois over Kent State, Army over Fordham, Syracuse over Rhode Island, Oregon State over Weber State and Boise State over Washington (all Friday); Texas A&M-Kingsville over Incarnate Word, Texas Tech over Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin over Northern Arizona, Houston Baptist over Bethany College, Old Dominion over Eastern Michigan, Florida over

Bridge City Cardinal quarterback Camden DuBois hands off to halfback Colt Poole in the 24-21 victory over KIrbyville.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Colburn he had reason to be as it was no secret that Charg was “e Man” when it came to river fishing.

At that time he was passionate about bass fishing, enjoyed catching redfish when they crashed the party and had no use for speckle trout. Several years later, when he learned that I was going to move my guide business from Toledo Bend to Sabine Lake he was incredulous. “Good luck,” he chided, “All of that time you spent on Toledo Bend, who the heck wants to catch speckled trout and redfish more than bass?”

As it would turn out, he was an incredible resource for me in making that transition.Regardless of how bad the fishing or conditions in the lake may be, he always knew one or two more spots in the river that would save the day. He had the redfish bite wired and found it amusing that people would pay money to catch those same speckled trout that he turned his back on every day.

I can’t speak for his tight circle of fishing friends that he trusted and shared information with, but he derived great pleasure in sharing something new with me one tiny piece at a time. It could be frustrating, much to his delight, but the information always merited playing his game.

He absorbed everything I ever shared with him about bass fishing on Toledo Bend like a sponge, but I can never recall a

e freshman won, 22-8 and JV won 24-0. Both teams will play PN-G at home ursday, beginning at 5 p.m.

Join the Mustangs in the “Blue Out” on Friday and wear Mustang Blue to the game!

Continued from Page 1B single thing that I shared as far as river fishing was concerned that he had not only already done, but knew even more spots or a better technique. All of which brings us back to that hand full of black Hoginars that I felt compelled to give back to the river in honor of our friendship.

God only knows how many fish fell victim to his vertically jigged Hoginars, but he was eventually forced to make his own or go broke hanging them up. e secret slowly slipped out as to how he and his fishing friends were consistently catching not only redfish, but big stripers as well.

Once again, however, there was more to the technique than simply lowering a bladed lure over the side of the boat.

“Dickie….ey think they know what we are doing, but here’s the deal,” he said with the look of someone about to turn over CIA files to a local paper. With that, he handed me a sandwich bag with four or five Hoginars inside that were all spray painted black.

Modestly concerned that I might think that he was sending me on a snipe hunt he told me where and what time to lower one of them over the side the next day. As instructed, we did just that and limited on redfish in less than thirty minutes while never catching the first red on any other color.

When I saw him later in the

week and thanked him for the tip, he just shook his head and laughed. “You are just as bad as they are,” he said in a surprisingly serious tone of voice. “You were supposed to catch stripers!”

I hope that Charg’s ashes were sprinkled right here on the river because he was truly a part of the river and the river a part of him.I will miss James Chargois!

New Mexico State, Penn State over Temple, Tulsa over Florida Atlantic, UCLA over Virginia, Stanford over Northwestern, Auburn over Louisville, Texas A&M over Arizona State, Nebraska over BYU, North Carolina State over Troy, Northern Illinois over UNLV, Oklahoma over Akron, Tennessee over Bowling Green, Georgia over Louisiana-Monroe, Kentucky Louisiana-Lafayette, over Arkansas over UTEP, West Virginia over Georgia Southern, Notre Dame over Texas, Florida State over Texas State, Alabama over Wisconsin, Mississippi State over Southern Miss, USC over Arkansas State, (all Sat.); Marshall over Purdue, (Sun.); Ohio State over Virginia Tech (Mon.).

Dove hunters face many challenges e sleek silhouette coasted over the tree line with that familiar darting flight pattern, the volley of shots only confirmed the obvious and the dove continued on its way toward the stock tank to get a much needed drink. is scene is played out thousands of times in the state of Texas as hunters take to the field suffering the effects of a long off season without much, if any, practice. Shooting these fast flying birds is enough of a challenge without any other interference, like most dove hunters already knows there are plenty of other things to get in the way.

Without a doubt the biggest challenge for local hunters when it comes to dove season is finding real estate to hunt on. e state of Texas has plenty of pub-

lic land to hunt and some of these areas hold good populations of doves if you know where to look. e only problem with public land is that you are competing with every other person who is in the same situation and those really aren’t good odds. e alternative to public land is leased property, both season and day.

Now if you have spent any time in the field in this part of the world the thought of leasing land for dove hunting is about as appealing as driving down the road and emptying your wallet out the window.

Quality dove leases in east Texas are about as common as unicorns so when hunters find a good one they tend to guard them fiercely. e day lease option is probably the best choice for local hunters; many reputable land owners will give a fair assessment of the dove population and make choosing a field a simpler task.

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Bridge City defender Hunter Denton goes up to block a Kirbyville pass. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Orangefield Bobcat quarterback Matthew Watkins cross the goal line to score against the Buna Cougars. Orangefield defeated Buna 42-26 in their season opener at home. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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Orangefield running back Triston McGee picks up yardage against the Buna Cougars. The Bobcats opened their season at home posting a 42-26 victory. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Another one of the difficulties that face dove hunters is the heat; September is not a cool month in our neck of the woods.

Both hunters and dogs need to go into the field prepared for some hot temperatures, and all the things that go with heat.

Plenty of water is a necessity, especially for your dog because they can overheat quicker than you realize. Other nasty critters that thrive in the heat are insects such as ticks, mosquitoes and the ever popular snakes. Insect bites are one thing, snake bites are a whole different problem.

If you plan on taking a dog in the field with you be prepared with a first aid kit, it could really

Continued from Page 4B be a lifesaver. Many south Texas hunters take the initiative to have their dogs “de-snaked” by a professional trainer. e dogs are conditioned not to pick up snakes or get near them; the training is great insurance against a possible bad situation.

Now with all the bad things that can happen and all the things that make this hunting season tough dove season is still an enjoyable experience. Dove season signifies the beginning of the new hunting season and multitudes of Texas hunters can’t wait for the opening day. e thought of heading to the field for an afternoon session of dove hunting with friends is one

of the most enjoyable experiences hunters can have. e fellowship and conversation that takes place in a dove field is like nowhere else.

Dove hunters don’t need to be overly quiet, super camoed, or even scent free because it really doesn’t matter. Hunters talk freely among each other and often carry on good natured “trash talking” sessions about one another’s shooting skills. e environment is completely casual and sometimes the hunt takes a back seat to the camaraderie. Despite all the challenges that dove hunters face the sport still has a special place in many Texans hearts.

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 2, 2015

September important month for sports KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar For e Record

The Chain Gang defense pursues to the ball, stopping LCM on a third down play. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

LCM Bears Peyton Choate, Drake Trawhon and Kayne Williams stop WOS Quarterback Jack Dallas just short of the goal line. The Bears lost to the Mustangs 26- 13 Friday night. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manual

Although August is now history and summer is nearly over, those 90-plus afternoon temperatures still linger as September arrives.

And with it comes a plethora of sportsrelated e v e nt s after somewhat of a lull occurred during the “dog days” of August.

H i g h school football fans are finally happy as the 2015 season began last weekend in Texas. And the college football fans need to wait just a few more hours as their season and those crazy tailgate parties begin as early as tomorrow (urs.) for many teams. ere’s probably a dozen or more games being played Friday and Saturday as nearly everyone’s favorite team will be in action.

Our two closest college teams—the Lamar Cardinals in Beaumont and the McNeese State Cowboys in Lake Charles— are both members of the Southland Conference and open their respective seasons on Saturday. e Cards are hosting the Bacone College Warriors, an institution with only 900 students, and should have little trouble running up a big score on them at Provost-Umphrey Stadium on the Lamar Campus. e Cowboys may be biting off more than they can chew as they travel east on IH 10 to Baton Rouge to take on the mighty Louisiana State University Tigers. But this will be their “big money game” that the McNeese athletic program desperately needs each year to support the huge budget that now faces college football programs.

Pro football fans still must endure one more week of preseason exhibition games before the regular season officially begins Sept. 10 with a ursday Night Football extravaganza.

But before that can happen, the teams must follow up Tuesday’s cut-down date with the final one that will get each team’s rosters down to 53 players, which includes the practice squad that runs upcoming opponents’ offensive and defensive formations and plays.

September also marks the crucial final five weeks of the major league baseball season in which the rosters of each team are expanded from 25 to 40 players be-

The Mustang defense stifles LCM's J'Lon Douglas in the first half. WOS limited the Bears to five first downs and 136 yards rushing. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs cause most of the minor league schedules are completed. It will be crunch time for most teams still in the hunt for a post-season playoff berth.

Going into Monday’s major league schedule, our Houston Astros are still clinging precariously to a three-game lead over the surging Texas Rangers in the American League West Division, Kansas City is sitting comfortably atop the AL Central Division by 13 games while Toronto leads the New York Yankees by 1 ½ games in the AL East. e three National League races still are close with the amazing New York Mets leading the NL East, St. Louis leading Pittsburgh by 4 ½ games in the NL Central and the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 ½ games ahead of the persistent defending world champion San Francisco Giants.

Also in September, the Pro Golf Tour’s regular tournaments are over and the competition for the $10 million FedEx Cup bonus Tour Championship has begun. e field of eligible golfers was cut down to the top 100 players after last week’s event sponsored by e Barclays and won by young Australian Jason Day. e top 100 in the FedEx Cup advance to the next playoff event at the TPC Boston.

Pro basketball fans will have to wait nearly until the end of the month when the teams begin their training camps for the 2015-16 season.

Tennis buffs will have the opportunity this week to monitor Serena Williams’ bid for a calendar-year grand slam in the U.S

Open that began Monday in New York.

Fishing and hunting enthusiasts must remember to renew their respective licenses Sept. 1, with the dove hunting season opening in September in certain areas in the state of Texas.

KWICKIES…It’s not so amazing that the Houston Texans visited the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and beat the Saints quite handily 2713. But they did it without the services of defensive stalwarts J.J. Watt, Vince Wilfork, Johnathan Joseph, Jadevon Clowney and just a few downs by linebacker Brian Cushing.

And to top it off, the Texans were four-point underdogs in the contest. All three quarterbacks—starter Brian Hoyer, back-up Ryan Mallett and thirdstringer Tom Savage—all got the football into the end zone when they were in the game, although a couple of the scores were nullified by yellow hankies. e Houston Astros, who are certainly not the major league’s most prolific scoring team, have a 58-10 record when scoring four or more runs in a baseball game. e Buffalo Bills new head coach Rex Ryan made a pair of surprising decisions Monday, releasing veteran running back Fred Jackson and naming unknown Tyrod Taylor as their starting quarterback over Matt Cassel and E. J. Manuel.

USA Today Sports Weekly in this week’s edition named the seven baseball players who have the best shot at surpassing Barry Bonds total of 762 career home runs. It’s not too surprising that

Alex Rodriguez, with 679 has the best odds at 9-1, followed closely

by Albert Pujols with 553 at 101, Mike Trout at 131 is 14-1, Miguel Cabrera at 406 is 20-1, Giancarlo Stanton at 181 at 25-1 and Bryce Harper at 86 also at 25-l. But what is surprising is that Beaumont native Jay Bruce, who is the active leader under 30 years of age with 200 homers, is 100-1.

Chicago Cubs ace pitcher Jake Arrieta not only became the first pitcher in the major leagues to win 17 games this season, but in doing so hurled the major league’s sixth no-hitter of the season, blanking the LA Dodgers 2-0 Sunday night. He also finished the month of August with a 6-0 record, becoming the first Cubs’ pitcher with that many wins in the month since Rick Sutcliffe in 1984, and lowered his ERA to 0.43 in August.

JUST BETWEEN US…Last week was full of exciting Little League World Series games that were televised from Williamsport, Pa., the birthplace of Little League baseball. e team from Pearland, TX. made a great showing and finished the event as the Consolation Champions after defeating Mexico 6-4 Sunday. Pearland lost a heart-breaking 3-2 game to Lewisberry, Pa. which scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning, Saturday for the U.S. championship. Pennsylvania got into a slugfest with Tokyo, Japan Sunday in the world championship game, blowing a 10-2 first inning lead and losing 18-11. e winners pounded out 22 hits, including four home runs.

Volleyball nears district play is week in Volleyball

(LEFT) LCM Bear running back Sam King breaks a tackle for a big gain against the Mustangs. King scored on a 49 yard TD pass from Beau Bickham for the Bears first score of the night. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manual

LCM Bear defensive back Ronald Guillory dives to break up a pass in the end zone to stop the Mustangs from scoring. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manual

Jeff Fults For e Record Volleyball is getting squared away for upcoming district play.

Deweyville is now ranked.

They’re fifth in state and hold a record of 14-2. The Lady Pirates handed Hamhire-Fannett a sweep, winning 3-0 in a timely fashion this last Tuesday and defeated the Woodville Eagles on Friday night in four sets 25-14, 22-25, 25-11, 25 -22.

The Lady Pirates seem to be hitting on all cylinders and have depth throughout their rotation.

Bridge City lost Tuesday against Ozen in five and also West Brook in a close threegame sweep in a round robin match. e Lady Cards came back in convincing fashion Friday, downing Kirbyville in only three sets to give them confidence for this week.

Friday Night Volloyball had the LCM Battling Lady Bears taking care of business once again against West Brook going three and out. Maddie Frey and Makenzie Hearn have stepped up big so far this year gearing up for district showdowns . e Orangefield Lady Bobcats took care of the Buna Cougars with Sabryn Crain returning after a muscle injury to her foot for 14 kills.

WOS Lady Mustangs swept the Central Jaguars leaving the question, “if everyone has beaten or lost to everyone else who is the clear cut choice this year?” e answer is there is none until each team squares off against each other. Until then, you will never know. is year you cannot review and ask your-

Brooke Smith goes up for a kill against the Lady Widcats. Deweyville swept Kirbyville 3-0. self “if our team beat this team and they lost to that team;” that will not work this year.

Each team seems to have ups and downs and little consistency .Deweyville is one team that has turned some heads early on, looking forward to the upcoming weeks. is week Brige City will host

Vidor on Tuesday and travel to Sante Fe for a weekend tournament. e Orangefiled Lady Bocats are home against the Nederland Bulldogs while the WOS lady Mustangs will entertain Buna in a game that should be exciting and competitive.

Deweyville will also be the home team against Evadale.

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Deaths and Memorials Luvear Lee Orange e Celebration of Life for Mrs. Luvear G. Lee, 86, of Orange, will be ursday, Sept. 3, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Fun e r a l Home. Visitation will be ursday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the church.

She died Aug. 26, at Baptist Hospital Orange.

A native of Greenville, LA, she resided in Orange since 1952.

She retired after working for the St. Mary’s Rectory.

A dedicated member of the Mount Sinai Church, she was a founding member of the Food Program, a Deaconess, sang in the adult choir, and worked in the Mission.

She is survived by daughters Linda Lee and Delphia Judge, both of Orange, Pastor Wilma Roberson (Rev. James) of Cleveland, OH and Cheryl orne (Hubert) of Fresno, TX, son Cedric Lee of Orange, sisters Vivian Gaines of Greenville, LA, Laura Washington of Orange, and Merry Goings (Michael) of Montgomery, TX, aunt, Frankie Long of Greenville, LA, 13 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

Offer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Donald Bowman Orange Donald Bowman, 79, of Orange, passed away Aug. 30, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

R a n d y Schirck will be officiating. Burial will be at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 pm.

Donald was born in Price, March 23, 1936, to Joseph Arlie Bowman and Pearl (Perdue) Bowman. He attended Carlisle High School and graduated in 1953. Donald worked in the oil fields for a time and served in the United States Army before hiring on at Spencer (Chevron Chemical) in Orange. At the same time he ran a rural route for the United States Postal Service. He was well known for his blue Jeep that did not seem to go over 30 mph and his dry sense of humor. He enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the weather and nature go by. He was a gentle man of few words but when he spoke, you listened.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Arlie, Cloy and Olan; one sister, Iris Lee; wife, Inez; daughter, Brenda Welch; grandson, Ty Norvell and granddaughter, Sarah Bourne.

He is survived by his sons, Larry and Cathy Norvell of Vidor and Randy and Julie Schirck of Houston; daughters, Dee and Pete Dow of Corsicana and Duska Bourne of Orange; sonin-law, Eddie Welch; sister, Glynda and James Quinn of Fischer; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. e family would like to thank LaDawn from Harbor Hospice for her wonderful care and kindness to our Daddy for the last 2½ years. She has been a great blessing.

Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Welch, Jeremiah Welch, Jonah Welch, Brian Schirck, Justin Schirck and Jerrod Schirck. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimbo Norvell, Trey Norvell, Cody Dow, Trevor Bourne, Seth Bourne and Brandon Schirck.

Clovis Dumesnil Bridge City Clovis James Dumesnil, 92, of Bridge City, passed away Aug. 31, at e Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

C.J., as he was called, was born on July 8, 1923, in Franklin, La.,

to Mary Naquin Mendoza and Felix Dumesnil. C.J. was a World War II veteran and served in the Philippines. He worked at Levingston Shipbuilding Company for 42 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to F r e n c h music, and e a t i n g French food.

C.J. was devoted to his faith and dedicated to St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. C.J. was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and greatgreat-grandfather.

C.J. is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen, who he was married to for 61 years; sister, Mary Patillo Prince and brother, Cyrus Dumesnil.

He is survived by his daughters, Virginia Buchman and husband Larry, of Boerne, and Gloria Dumesnil, of Orange; sons, Jimmy Dumesnil and wife Cindy, of Mauriceville and Bruce Dumesnil and wife Cindy, of LaPorte; sister, Joyce Domas, of Orange; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, with a Rosary at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, ursday, Sept. 3, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City.

Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that each person take a moment out of their day and perform a random act of kindness.

Margaret Long Orange Margaret Ann Long, 70, of Orange, passed away Aug. 30, in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am,  u r s d a y, Sept. 3, at Pinehurst Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. W.W. Smith.

A graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Visitation will be from 5:008:00 pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in El Dorado, Ar, February 16, 1945, she was the daughter of Doug Harper and Doris (Goodwin) Harper. Margaret was a member of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church and the Eagles Lodge 2523 in Orange.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James E. Harper; nephew, Christopher Allan Fincher and her longtime companion, Ricky Meyers.

Margaret is survived by her children, Donna Rawlinson, of Beaumont, Melissa Eicher and husband, Terry, of Bremen, Ga and Keith Garsee, of New York, NY; grandchildren, Dylan Garsee and Olivia Rawlinson; sister, Melody Harper Fincher and husband Joe, of Orange, along with several nieces and nephews.

David Haynes Nederland David “Cooney” Haynes, Sr., 81, of Nederland, died Sunday, Aug. 30. He was born Sept. 28, 1933, in Honey Island, to Elsie Flower and Ernie Haynes.

David retired from Texaco after 25 years of service. He was a U n i t e d States Army veteran and coached little league baseball and junior league football. David enjoyed camping and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline Haynes, of Nederland; sons, David Haynes, Jr. and his wife, Patti and Tim

Haynes and his wife, Candy, all of Nederland and Joel Haynes and his wife, Lori, of Bridge City; 12 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; sister, Joann Bailey and her husband, Don, of Missouri City and brothers-inlaw, Roy L. Rodgers and Paul D Rodgers and his wife, Jayne, all of Sour Lake and Don Oberg and his wife, Sue, of Groves.

David is preceded in death by his parents; son, Ernie P. Haynes; daughter, Aleathea Bryce Tomlinson and sister, Paula Oberg.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Broussard’s, with his committal to follow at 12:30 p.m., at Village Mills Cemetery, Highway 69 North, Village Mills.

Memorial contributions for Mr. Haynes’ may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284.

Gloria Trahan Port Arthur Gloria Ames Trahan, 92, of Port Arthur died ursday, Aug. 27. A native and lifelong resident of the area, she was born March 12, 1923, in Port Arthur, to Gerome Genusa Ames and Frank Ames.

Gloria retired from Gulf Oil after 34 years of service in various positions. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and enjoyed square dancing.

Gloria will be remembered for her excellent cooking, baking, and willingness to help wherever she was needed.

Survivors include her daughters, Julie Adrienn Hughes of Houston and Susan Hillin and her husband, Steve, of Beaumont; son, Jesse Owen Trahan, III of Beaumont; grandchildren, Katlyn Hillin Brister and her husband, Justin, of Orange and Tyler Hillin of Beaumont; greatgranddaughter, Camryn Brister; brother, Paul Ames of Groves; sister, Jacqueline Mize of Soldotna, Ak; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Harvey Trahan, of Nederland and special caregiver, Pamela Garrett of Beaumont.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband of 20 years, Glenn Alvis Hughes; second husband of 25 years, Jesse Owen Trahan, Jr.; brothers, Anthony, James and Johnny Ames and sister, Ann Wilson.

Funeral service was Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Broussard’s, Nederland, with entombment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Trahan’s memory to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny omas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Jerry Goodyear Orange Jerry W. Goodyear, 74, of Orange, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 27, at his home surrounded by family.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating was the Rev. G a r y Wheeler and the Rev. Jeff Bell.

Burial was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Orange, on Jan. 13, 1941, he was the son of Floyd M. Goodyear and Willie Dell Francis Goodyear. Jerry retired from Huntsman after 33 years of being an operator. He served in the United States Air Force and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bobby Goodyear.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sharla Goodyear; his children, Sharlena Gayle Duhon and husband, Todd, of Little Cypress, Ronald W. Goodyear and wife, Christi, of Bridge City and Regenna A. Scott and husband, Arthur, of Flinstone, Ga; grandchildren, Chris Goodyear, Todd Goodyear, Brittany Knepp, Kayla Kedel, Cody Champagne and Colin Champagne; great-grandchildren, Jace Kedel, Maddilyn Champagne, Kynder Knepp and Charlie Goodyear and his sister, Barbara Jean Lyons and husband,

Oscar.

Serving as pallbearers were Chris Goodyear, Todd Goodyear, Terry Lyons, Colin Champagne, Cody Champagne and Arthur Scott.

Jerry’s family would like to thank Southeast Texas Hospice staff and his personal caregivers who helped take excellent care of him. Also, a special thanks to Kellie Freeman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Texas Hospice at 912 Cherry Ave, Orange, Texas 77630.

Wesley Ford Orangefield Wesley “Bubba Joe” Ford, 66, of Orangefield, passed away Aug. 27, at his home.

Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Clary Chesson and Ralph Hoffpauir officiating .

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Orange, March 2, 1949, he was the son of Billie Joe Ford and Elsie Ruth Ousley Ford.

Bubba loved playing the guitar with his many cousins and friends there to play along with him. He enjoyed spending time and talking to his horse Trigger, which he had for 23 years. He worked for Boilermaker Local 587 where his coworkers enjoyed his company and jokes to make the day go by faster. He spent a lot of time in his shop working on odd and ends such as welding, fiberglass on boats, and tire fixtures.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two of his dear brothers, Jackie Huffman, of Orangefield, in 2007 and Lester Ford, of Houma, La, in 1979 and his daughter, Amanda Mae Ford, March 21, 1994, at the young age of 16.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Dortien (Gary) Ford; daughter, Priscilla Ruth “Pris” Ford, of New Iberia, La, along with her daughter Kerissa Ann Harrington. Kerissa was the apple of her Paw Paw’s eyes; his dear brother, Turley Bob Ford and wife, Sharon, of Starks; his favorite dog, Max and his nanny goat, Billie Jean. e family would like to thank everybody at Dr. Kodali’s office at Texas Oncology for the kindness and compassion they showed to Wesley and Southeast Texas Hospice in Orange for the fast and caring help given to him in his short time there.

Mrs. Ford would also like to give a special thank you to her daughter, Priscilla, for all of her extra help and fast thinking of getting the necessary equipment that her father required.

Pris would also give thanks for everyone’s loving hands and the warmth of their loving heart.

Daddy would love to say please remember me and always keep him in your heart because he just couldn’t explain in words how much everyone was there and opened up their hearts for him.

Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Granger, Ralph Hoffpauir, Jackie “Brother” Harrison, Lanny Harrison, his dog Max, led by Priscilla Ford, J.R. Wilson, Sandy Kirkland, Bubba Smith and Freddy Guerra . Honorary pallbearers are Turley Bob Ford, Bert Hoffpauir and Cho Bertrand.

Evelyn Aaron Orange Evelyn Marie Aaron, 72, of Orange passed away Monday, Aug. 24, at her residence.

Evelyn was born July 11, 1943 in Orange, to Clothilde (Normand) and Laurence Buriel Peveto Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Orange and was of the Baptist faith. Evelyn enjoyed making floral arrangements. She worked at several local flower shops for many years, including Fuller’s Floral Shop and Heaven Scent. She also enjoyed changing the decorations in her home to go with the seasons. Evelyn was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.R. Aaron; brother, J.B. Eddings and sister, Helen Campbell.

ose left to cherish her memory are her children, Steve Aaron and wife, Cindy of Orange, Janet Weeks and husband, Mark of Ora n g e ; brother, Laurence Peveto Jr. of El Paso.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jessica and Nick Graham, Joshua and Brittni Weeks, Jade Weeks, Jewell Weeks and Evan Aaron; great grandchildren, Gracelynn Hayes, Aaron Hayes, Nevon Terry and Paisley Weeks.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10:00 am at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service.

Cremation was held before the service under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to St. Joseph’s Indian School 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325 or St Jude’s Children Research Hospital 1535 West Loop South #240, Houston, TX 77027, in the loving memory of Evelyn Marie Aaron.

Zane Wooley Bridge City Zane Rey Wooley, 42, of Bridge City, passed away Aug. 24. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Crowley, La, December 9, 1972.

Our Lord Savior has a plan and at times loved ones are taken from us too early.

It is obvious our Lord needed a boat captain.

Zane was taken from this world way too soon. Twenty six days from the day of the accident, Zane passed away due to his injuries. As his nature, he fought to the very end.

He was a one of a kind man.

He loved his motorcycle, the Saints, his friends and his family.

His whole life he has fought to be where he is today. He started out as a deck hand on a dive boat and worked his way up to a boat captain for Enterprise Products. roughout his life he never met a stranger. Zane was always forming new and lasting friendships along the way. Each friend he made became a family member. He impacted all that he came into contact with. He loved many and is loved by many.

He is survived by the love of

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his life, his wife Brandi. Zane and Brandi met at a casino in 2001. rough a few trials and tribulations Brandi and Zane married.

Out of this union came two very sweet, emotional and high energy children, Bailey and Kathryn.

Zane is also survived by his other daughters, Chevlyn, Nisa and husband Brandon James and Christine; parents, Pamela and Ludrin “Pa Lou” Viator and father, Ronald Wooley; in-laws, Janice and Phillip Todora; sister, Ashlyn “Scooby” and husband “Fatty” Paul Beard; brother, Arrow Wooley; step-brother, Josh Viator and wife Kassey; step-sister, Shelly Viator; niece and nephews, Piper Beard, Colton Beard and Rowdy Viator; grandmother, Ernestine “Granny Ernie” Earls; many aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Zane is also survived by his special fur baby, Bruno.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Myrtle Faye “MeeMee” Royle, Kenneth Royle, Bill Wooley, April Wooley and Penny Wooley.

Serving as pallbearers were Paul Powers, Nicholas Mathis, Trey Todora, Terry Royle, Arrow Wooley, Shelby Comeaux, “Fatty” Paul Beard and Ross “Rooster” Meche. Honorary pallbearers were Colton Beard, John Anzaldua, J.J. Kane, Zack Royle, Nowlin Coleman, Atticus Coleman, Josh Viator and Rowdy Viator.

Zane will be truly missed. May your angel always ride with you.

Ride on!

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at PO Box 758517, Topeka, Ks 66675.

Justin Alamond Vidor Justin “Gus” C. Alamond, 34, of Vidor went to meet his Heavenly Father Wednesday, August 20, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Houston.

A native of Orange, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a Vidor High School graduate and was an Eagle Scout.

Cremat i o n arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm ursday, Sept. 10, at Turning Point Church in Vidor.

Justin is survived by his father Dennis Alamond and mother Marcy Bentley, both of Vidor. ere will be a balloon release to follow the memorial service in Turning Point Church parking lot.

Lutcher tickets on sale Season ticket sales reveal Vince Gill and the Time Jumpers and Saturday Night Fever as Lutcher eater 201516 Season favorites, as these shows lead in sales to date by outstanding margins. Season ticket buyers have the first opportunity to purchase tickets to all season events. is year, season subscribers have claimed orchestra seating for these two events although great balcony seats are still available.

In all, 13 incredible events are scheduled for the Lutcher’s 2015-16 Performing Arts Series.

Four shows are slated for two

performances and the season includes three matinees. “Superstars,” Vince Gill and Kristen Chenoweth headline the season along with national tours of hit Broadway shows, a dance phenomenon, a family holiday spectacular and magnificent musical events, from classical to country, bluegrass to Jazz!

Individual tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, Aug. 28. More information about each event can be found at or by calling the Lutcher eater Box Office at . e Frances Ann Lutcher eater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange.

Orange County Sheriff’s Report Officers from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls between Aug. 25 through Sept. 1: Aug. 25: Death investigation, 9827 Longleaf Rd., Orange Fraud/credit card abuse, 206 FM 1131, Vidor Traffic warrant, 1200 block E. Freeway, Vidor Disturbance/assault, 5668 Turner Rd., Orange Theft, 2985 FM 1078, Orange Assault on corrections officer, 205 Border St., Orange Criminal mischief/disturbance, 755 Poplar, Orange Aug. 26: Misdial/warrant, 1205 Hodges Ln., Vidor Disturbance, 2555 Mansfield Ferry Rd., Vidor Burglary of motor vehicle, 3955 Mittie

Rd., Vidor Aug. 27: Assault/injury to child, 800 block Terry Rd./400 Old Hwy. 90 E./Vidor Elementary School, Vidor Sexual assault/statutory rape, Robert Rd., Vidor Assault/disturbance, 1690 Cherokee, Vidor Aug. 28: Warrant service, FM 105 at Beadle, Orange Assault, 10058 FM 105, Orange Disturbance/aggravated assault, 1050 Lapointe St., Bridge City Aug. 29: Criminal mischief, 2465 S, Main St., Vidor Death investigation, 1130 Butler Rd., Vidor ATV accident, 1900 block Fox Ln., Vidor

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, sePTeMBeR 2, 2015 9B NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR

Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in Tex. Util. Code) and P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.237(A)(3)(B), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on August 19, 2015 a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All of Entergy Texas’ retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected by the Commission’s approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on non-fuel base rates.

Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the September 2015 billing month.

Entergy Texas proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915.

The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows:

FACTOR BY VOLTAGE LEVELS

Delivery Voltage Secondary Primary 69kV/138kV 230kV

Fixed Fuel Factor $0.0320491 per kWh $0.0312148 per kWh $0.0300379 per kWh $0.0295871 per kWh

CITATION BY PUBLICATION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of Kipling Wycliffe Wise II, Deceased Cause No. P17316 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOr INDEPENDENT ADMINISTrATION AND LETTErS OF ADMINISTrATION PUrSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETErMINE HEIrSHIP in this estate on AUGUST 19, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Kipling Wycliffe Wise II, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3 will hold a meeting at 6:00 pm on September 15, 2015 at LITTLE CYPRESS FIRE STATION #1, 8465 HWY 86 NORTH, ORANGE to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2015.

The proposed tax rate is 0.06000 per $100 of value.

The proposed tax rate would increase total taxes in EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3 by 2.95%

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

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

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, The revised fuel factor would result in an increase in Entergy Texas’ annual Texas on AUGUST19, 2015.

Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $56.8 million, or 9.9%, on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective March 2015, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate increase of 3.5% annually, or $3.82 on average per month, on his/her electric bill.

The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texas’ next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of September 2015 through February 2016.

Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (once you hear: “Welcome to Entergy” select option 1, then press 5, then press 6, then press 2, then press 2)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 45052 to this proceeding.

Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477.

Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.

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Notice to Creditors

Notice to Creditors

On the 28th day of August, 2015, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of CAROLYN JOYE REYNOLDS GRIFFITH., Deceased, were issued to rAYMOND CArL GrIFFITH, Independent Executor by the County Court at law of Orange County, Texas in cause No. P17121, pending upon the docket of said court.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SAMUEL WHITE, JT., Deceased, were issued on August 26, 2015, in Cause No. P17301, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: FRANKIE MAE WHITE.

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

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

c/o Gerald Zimmerer Attorney at Law 14014 Chevy Chase Dr. Houston, TX 77077

c/o George B. Barron Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279

DATED: the 28th day of AUGUST, 2015.

DATED: the 26th day of AUGUST, 2015.

Gerald Zimmerer

George B. Barron

GErALD ZIMMErEr

GEOrGE B. BArrON

TX BAr NUMBEr 22264550

Attorney for raymond Carl Griffith

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Steven Leslie Snyder a/k/a Steven Snyder, Deceased, were issued on August 17, 2015, in Cause No. P-17248 pending in the County Court at Law of OrANGE County, Texas, to: Barbara Sue Snyder a/k/a Barbara Snyder.

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 Steve Parkhurst Attorney at Law 1009 Green Ave. Orange,Texas 77630 DATED the 17TH day of August, 2015

Steve Parkhurst Steve Parkhurst

Attorney for Barbara Sue Snyder a/k/a Barbara Snyder State Bar No.: 00797206

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Attorney for Executrix

1009 Green Ave. Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0892 Facsimile: (409) 670-0888 FAX# 735-7346

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY DROZA TOWERY Deceased, were issued on AUGUST 25, 2015, in Cause No. P17299, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Arville Wayne Butaud.

All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of WARREN J. LANDRY, SR,, Deceased, were issued on AUGUST 26, 2015, in Cause No. P17306, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Warren J. Landry, Jr. and Donna Gail Harper.

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

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of THOMAS MARSHALL WELLS, Deceased, were issued on the AUGUST 22, 2015, in Cause No. P-17197, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Aaron Thomas Wells.

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 Jerry V. Pennington

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

Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2010 Orange, Texas 776312010

Dated: the 25th day of August, 2015.

Dated: the 26th day of August, 2015.

DATED the 7th day of August, 2015

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn

Jerry V. Pennington

TOMMY GUNN

TOMMY GUNN

Attorney for Arville Wayne Butaud

Attorney for Warren J. Landry, Jr. and Donna Gail Harper

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

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

E-mail: tgunn@exp.net

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 E-mail: tgunn@exp.net

Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for Thomas Wells State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. 7th Street P.O. Box 2010 OrANGE, TEXAS 776312010

Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of JUNE CAROLYN GUNTER, Deceased, were issued on the AUGUST 25, 2015, in Cause No. P-17303, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Carolyn Aznavour.

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 Jerry V. Pennington Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2010 Orange, Texas 776312010

DATED the 26th day of August, 2015

Jerry V. Pennington Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for Carolyn Aznavour State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. 7th Street P.O. Box 2010 OrANGE, TEXAS 776312010

Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353

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