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Week of Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Orangefield holds ‘election that is not an election’ Dave Rogers

For The Record

Participation was “significantly lower” than normal on the first day and a half of early voting for the election being conducted by the Orangefield school district.

And, at least for this year, that’s just the way the folks at the Orangefield Independent School District like it.

“You mean the election that’s not an election,” said Dr. Ron Risinger. “It’s crazy.”

Risinger is one of four incumbent Orangefield school board members whose fouryear term is expiring, and all four filed for re-election.

Yet his Place 7 seat is the only one listed on the OISD ballot, because he’s the only one of the four who had an opponent at the deadline to lock in the ballot at the end of

August.

It doesn’t matter that the would-be challenger, David Chris Wagstaff, announced nearly two months ago Risinger that he was quitting the race.

The state of Texas is requiring the school district to hold an election, anyway – one projected to cost a minimum of $7,500.

“The individual came to me and said he was withdrawing his name from the ballot,” Stephen Patterson, the Orangefield schools superintendent, said.

“We contacted the state.

But he withdrew after the 71day window before an election. After that date, you can’t

withdraw (take your name off the ballot).

“That individual has withdrawn from the seat yet I still have to run an election.”

Costs to the school district

include printing ballots, operating six polling places on election day, Nov. 8, plus an early voting site at the OISD Administration Building, plus paying five workers at

each polling site.

“I don’t really know,” Patterson said when asked what kind of turnout he expected for what Risinger called “the election that’s not really an

election.”

Said Patterson: “At the end of the day, the individual who is still wanting the seat (RisORANGEFIELD Page 2A

Orangefield steps up for Coach Coultier

BCISD looks hard at local control Dave Rogers

For The Record

The Bridge City school district trustees have voted unanimously to move along a process they hope will lead to more local control for educating its 3,000 students.

The vote at the monthly board meeting created a District of Innovation Committee made up of trustees, district educators, parents and patrons. It will meet over the next three months to decide which, if any from a list of about a dozen, state requirements it would like to opt out of.

“The committee’s going to do the research and find out what’s going to fit our district,” Todd Lintzen, BCISD superintendent, said. “Just because you can apply for it, doesn’t mean we will.”

A District of Innovation is a concept passed by the Texas Legislature last year in House Bill 1842. It allows districts to create an innovation plan

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based on which flexibilities best suit local needs.

In an interview after Monday’s meeting, Lintzen sinLintzen gled out ditching the Uniform School start date as one place to start.

The state has required all schools to start the school year on the fourth Monday in August, which means for districts to get in the required 172 instruction days and still end their year around the start of June, time for professional development for teachers and staff is at a premium.

The superintendent wants to consider “starting maybe a week earlier possibly so that we could add professional development days throughout the year. That would provide us an opportunity for us to have professional development, possibly one each month for five months,” he said.

By becoming a District of Innovation, the superintendent could certify teachers independent of the state.

He used the example of a writing teacher that was certified to teach sixth graders but was more needed in the seventh grade.

“If you know how to teach writing as a sixth-grade teacher you’re going to know how to teach it as a seventhgrade teacher. So that’s a specific example of what we’d do,” he said.

“This way, they don’t have to go back to school and take tests. Sometimes, that takes a year or two, whereas this means they can help our students right away.”

Among other legal requirements BCISD could avoid by becoming a District Innovation are class size ratios, teacher appraisal system, BCISD Page 2A

Robyn Lovett and the Orangefield Junior High Student Council students received special recognition for collecting donations to make these five baskets, which will be auctioned at an Oct. 29 benefit to help with non-insured expenses for Coach Chad Coulter, who has non-Hodgkins lymphoma. For more information about the benefit, contact Stephanie Edgerly at sedgerly@orangefieldisd. net.

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Voting right not lost on Burgess Debby Schamber For The Record

Pearl Burgess was born in 1920, the same year Congress passed the 19th Amendment.

That add-on to the U.S. Constitution guaranteed American women the right to vote.

Pearl has exercised that right so much it ought to get a free gym membership.

The Orange native who celebrates her 96th birthday Friday is voting this year in her 20th Presidential election.

“I’ve voted ever since I was able to vote and I’ll vote until the Lord calls me home,” she said recently. “That’s my privilege and I use it.

Pearl Burgess turns 96 on Friday seen here overlooking her mail-in ballot.

“Anything that comes up to vote for in our city or my church, I vote on. I’ve made

sure I can.”

Burgess has voted by mail for the past few years, after a fall limited her mobility.

“It is very important for us all to vote because we live in the Land of Freedom and we want to stay free,” she said.

The winner of this fall’s election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be inaugurated in January as the 18th President of Pearl’s life.

Woodrow Wilson was in the White House when she was born.

“I was born in the rootin’, tootin’, shootin’ Cowboy times,” said Burgess, whose family’s story in Texas is no stranger to gun violence.

Starting with Wilson, the list of Presidents in Pearl’s life has included Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Burgess cast her first Presidential vote, in 1940, for FDR’s third term.

“I was married in 1938,” she said. “After that I started voting and I’ve been voting ever since.”

After FDR, Burgess has lived through the presidencies of Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, WOMAN’S VOTE Page 2A

Orange County mourns loss of Tom Ray Debby Schamber For The Record

Tom Ray, 46, unexpectedly died Sunday, but not before leaving his mark on the hearts of those who came in contact with him over the years.

Ray was a Captain with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and was known for his dedication to his chosen profession, but more importantly he was a son, husband and father.

Ray who was a first generation cop in his family was

raised a Christian and to help people. Being an officer gave him the opportunity to not only help people Capt. Tom Ray but to give back to his community while creating a safer place to raise his children.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Orange County and an Orangefield High School gradu-

ate. He attended Lamar University as well as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy. During a previous interview, he said he was never the type of parent who hung out at bars but instead at the end of the day, he went home to his family. Vacations and time off was spent at Disney World or the beach. For Ray, being a father meant providing for his family. His goal was to be his son’s “first hero” and his daughter’s “first love.”

A son has to learn how to

love and treat his wife and a father teaches his daughter what to look for in a husband, Ray said.

The relationship between Ray and his children was like a 1950s family sitcom. Ray’s home life was best compared to “Father Knows Best” where the family loves and supports each other. Like the TV show, each child had a special relationship with their father.

Ray’s job at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as an CAPT. TOM RAY Page 2A

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Capt. Tom Ray investigator was demanding and stressful. He worked dangerous cases involving people and circumstances, but when he went home he put it all behind him as he flipped an imaginary switch from tough investigator to husband and father.

Ray first became a father when he married his first wife, Nichole. She had a three-month-old son, Tyler.

Ray raised the boy like he was his own son. But, he suffered

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from medical issues and died in 1998 at the age of 7 years old. The couple had two more children, Justin and Blair.

The couple later divorced, but shared custody of the children. Even after the divorce, Ray made it a point to be a big part of their lives.

Tom later remarried to Mariah, who had a son named Alex who is now a teenager.

Justin would grow into a young man and graduate from Port Neches-Groves

Early voting off to fast start in OC Dave Rogers

For The Record

Early voting in Orange County got off to a fast start this week and first-day figures suggest another record voter turnout in 2016.

With no contested county-wide races on the local ballots, it is clear the U.S. Presidential race between Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton is the big driver bringing people to the polls.

Orange County’s Election Administration reported 3,460 votes cast on Monday, including 898 received via mail.

That’s nearly a 7 percent increase over the number of firstday votes in the last presidential election. In 2012, there were 3,248 total ballots turned in on the first day of the two-week early voting period.

The Orange Public Library saw the most first-day voters, 900, while Vidor’s early-voting site had 714, Bridge City 606 and Mauriceville 307. There were also 35 military, out-ofcounty, or limited ballots cast.

Overall, 30,836 people voted in Orange County in the 2012 election, said Election Administrator Tina Barrow.

Orange County has 53,053 registered voters in 2016.

Early voting for the election runs through Friday, Nov. 4.

Orange County voters may cast their ballots at any one EARLY VOTING Page 3A

BCISD

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school day interruptions and certain student discipline provisions.

“What the District of Innovation does is it gives you more local control,” Lintzen said. “There are eight or 10 or 12 things we could do, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to do all that.”

BCISD is a couple of months into what is a year-long suggested time line prepared for trustees by school administrators.

The plan is to decide by January on whether to go forward and, if so, to adopt a District Innovation Plan and notify the Texas Education Agency of intent to vote on its adoption.

After posting a plan on the district’s website for 30 days, the board would vote to approve the plan before the end of this 2016-17 school year, so that it can be in place for 2017-18.

Hardin-Jefferson trustees are expected to vote next week whether to approve that district’s plan and become a District of Innovation.

No other Southeast Texas is so far along in the process, but 35 other districts in the state already have the designation.

They include El Paso, San Antonio and, in Houston, Spring Branch.

Orangefield

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inger) still has to be elected.”

Even if it takes only one vote.

But Risinger, an orthodontist, isn’t taking chances.

“We’re encouraging all of our family, friends and the community of Orangefield to vote for us,” he said.

“Strange things happen. If we don’t have any turnout and he just has a couple of friends vote, we could wind up upside down.”

Risinger was originally elected to the school board in 2012.

“It looked like I was going to run unopposed (in 2016),” he said. “Then at the last minute someone shows up and files.

Then a couple of weeks later, he wants to pull his name out.

“It’s unfortunate that we’ve still got to go through with this even though the guy doesn’t want to do it.”

High School in 2012. Blair was right behind him in high school. However, she would not get the chance to graduate with her friends.

In April 2013, Blair was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang and was traveling south on FM 1078 near Bancroft Road.

The Mustang crossed the center line and struck a 2011 Mercedes traveling north on the same roadway. The 54-year-old woman in the Mercedes was transported in stable condition to a local hospital where she was treated and later released. Blair died at the scene.

During the days and years that followed, Ray picked up the pieces of his life and remained strong for his family.

But, his faith and his strong support system of family of friends helped him along the way.

Blair’s motto in life was,

“Never, never give up.” The family used it in their daily life.

In times of despair, Ray said he could hear Blair whispering in his ear,”Never, never give up!”

For Ray, his greatest accomplishment in life were his children.

In January 1993 Ray began his law enforcement career as a patrol deputy with the OCSO Reserve Program. Two years later he took a for full time position as a jailer in the Corrections Division. While there he was promoted to corporal and was responsible for overseeing the shift as well as being the Field Training Officer.

In 1997, Ray was again promoted to deputy and transferred to the Patrol Division where he worked until 2001.

His career took another turn when he again was promoted to sergeant in the Criminal Investigations Divi-

Woman’s vote George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

Of course, she didn’t vote for all those guys.

“I voted for the one I thought was best,” she said. “I never voted because I was one party.”

It might be partly genetic that Burgess is so fervent about taking advantage of her right to vote.

She recalls that her mother was politically active.

“I didn’t get out and parade,” Pearl said. “My mother did. I remember her going over here to the courthouse and coming back home and talking about the mud-slinging. That wasn’t anything back then.”

One thing Burgess hasn’t been able to vote for, until this year, is a woman running for President.

In 1984, Geraldine Ferraro ran for Vice President as Walter Mondale’s running mate against Reagan and in 2008, Sarah Palin ran for Vice President on the ticket of John McCain against Obama.

Neither ticket was successful.

But 96 years after the 19th Amendment – 96 years after the birth of Pearl Burgess -Clinton is topping a Presidential ticket for a major party.

“I was hoping I would” live to see it, Burgess said.

“Women are smart. They’re smart as men. Some of them are smarter.”

Burgess said the 2016 election is unlike any political campaign she has seen.

“We’ve never had an election in my lifetime like what’s going on,” she said. “It’s the worst I’ve ever seen. The worst.

“And I’ve seen a lot.”

A member of the McDonald Memorial Baptist Church since 1931, she said, Burgess

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said some of what’s she has seen and heard has failed the test of her faith.

“I’m a Christian. And I’ve heard all this stuff going on,” she said. “And if I’m a Christian and then I vote for a candidate that says and has done what the candidate has been doing, how is God going to think of me?”

Burgess, interviewed a few days ago at the home she shares with daughter Beverly

sion. During his career he was assigned to the Narcotics Division and the Street Crimes Unit.

Ray was later assigned to the Gang Task Force and worked with state and federal agencies. He was recognized by the State District Courts as an expert in gang investigations. As an investigator, Ray experienced many facets of investigations and has been lead investigator on various cases, ranging from simple misdemeanor crimes to challenging capital murders. In 2009, Ray was again promoted to lieutenant overseeing the Criminal Investigations Division and in 2014 to captain.

Jacobs met Ray in 2004 when they were assigned to work together. One particular case which proved to be quite challenging for the pair was that of a woman who was shot and killed by her husband in Orangefield. His story did not

match the evidence so the pair set out to disprove his statements. In the end, they were able to get a conviction, but it would have to wait. The man fled the state. However, with a team effort they located him and brought him back to Orange County where he was sentenced to time in prison. In the end, perseverance and justice prevailed.

At the sheriff’s office, Ray’s bold and tenacious personality made it possible for him to excel in everything he did.

Ray served 10 years on the Orange County Area Law Enforcement SWAT Team and held a Master Peace Officer’s certification. Ray also had a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Instructors and Firearms Instructors Certifications. He was also responsible for teaching Patrol Rifle Tactics Programs and other related trainings. Rays also serves as the departments Armorer.

and son-in-law Jody Raymer, tried hard not to tip her voting plans.

About Clinton, she said, “She’s not perfect. No one is perfect. No one.”

But in America, all adults have a right to exercise on Nov. 8.

Burgess has put a lot of time and thought into exercising hers.

“I’ll be 96 soon. I’ve seen a heck of a lot of changes,” she said. “You just can’t stand still all of the time. There has to be changes. But we have to be careful what kind of change

we’re asking for.”

Her family – three daughters, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren – is part of her decision.

“I want the best for my daughters and my grandchildren,” Burgess said. “And we have to think about what’s the best for them when we vote for a candidate.

“We’ve got to pick out the one that we think is the best.

And best for the nation. And best for what they will do for our nation.”

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of four locations: Orange Public Library, 220 W. 5th St., Orange; Bridge City Public Works Building, 220 Nitsche, Bridge City; Mauriceville Volunteer Fire Department, 10691 N. Texas 62, Mauriceville; or Raymond Gould Community Center, 385 Claiborne, Vidor.

Dates and hours for early voting in Orange County are: from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 29; Monday, Oct. 31; Wednesday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 4. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Those electing to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, must cast their ballots at their precinct voting site. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.

There are 34 voting precincts in Orange County.

Locally, 11 county offices will appear on the second page of the ballot topped by the U.S. Presidential race, with candidates Donald J. Trump (Republican Party), Hillary Clinton (Democratic), Gary Johnson (Libertarian) and Jill Stein (Green).

Each of the Orange County offices on the ballot feature just one choice, all Republicans running unopposed after winning their party’s spring primary election.

They include: Judge, County Court-At-Law No. 2, Troy Johnson; County Attorney, John Kimbrough; County Clerk, Brandy Robertson; Sheriff, Keith Merritt; County Tax Assessor-Collector, Karen Fisher.

Two County Commissioner seats are on the ballot: Precinct 1, Johnny Trahan; Precinct 3, John Gothia. Voting includes all four Constables: Precinct 1, Chris Humble; Precinct 2, David A. Cagle; Precinct 3, Mark Philpott; Precinct 4, Jimmy Lane Mooney.

Orange Countians will vote for U.S. Representative District 36, Republican Brian Babin or Hal J. Ridley, Jr., of the Green Party; and State Representative District 21, Republican Dade Phelan, who is running unopposed.

Ten state-wide offices are on the ballot: Railroad Commissioner; Texas Supreme Court Justices Places 3, 5 and 9; Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judges, Places 2, 5, 6; Ninth Court of Criminal Appeals Justice, Place 2; District Judge 128th Judicial District; District Judge 163rd Judicial District.

The Orangefield Independent School District Administration Building, 10288 FM 105, Orangefield, is the place to vote early in the school district’s trustee election.

Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 28, and again Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 4.

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We had known Bonnie for many years and remember her as a very pretty young woman. She and Ernest had been married over 60 years before his death. We also knew her family. Her mother, Eunice LaGrappe, was a well known poet and responsible for starting the Red Hat Ladies and was very active in politics. Her late brother Joe LaGrappe, a great guy, was also a good friend to everyone who knew him. Her late sister Greta went everywhere that her mother went. Bonnie was a very talented lady and very compassionate. To daughter Janet Foreman and her family, we send our deepest condolences. Please see obituary.

From The Creaux’s Nest HISTORICAL ELECTION IN PROGRESS Early voting for the November 8 General Election got off to a fast start in Orange County Monday with a total of 3,450 votes cast in person and by mail. About 25,000 votes are expected to be cast early and on Election Day. In the 2012 presidential election, 123 million voted. Obama received 63.56 million votes, Romney 59.93 for a total of over 129 million. Obama had 332 Electoral College votes, Romney 206. In 2008, Obama had 365 and McCain 173. What do I expect in this election? I had predicted Hillary would gain 329 Electoral votes, I now believe she could get as much as 352, Trump 186. In the senate I predicted the most Democrats could do is a tie, 50-50. I still believe that but if Sen. Kelly Ayotte loses in New Hampshire or if Rubio loses in Florida then the Democrats could lead by one giving them a 5149 advantage. I wouldn’t bet on that. Republicans hold a 59 vote advantage in the congress. I predicted Demos would pick up 14 to 16 votes, I now believe it will be 18 to 20, however that will still leave Republicans controlling the house by 10 to 12 votes.

I look for between 121 and 124 million votes to be cast. We will probably see a big shift in the Electoral College map with some red states turning blue. Maybe one blue state will turn red. Hillary won’t carry Texas despite all the talk. Her campaign is not making a play for it. Trump has only a three point lead according to the polls. Clinton could have won Texas and would have if Democrats were in contested races. They chose not to spend $10 million just on Hillary’s race. I believe that would have won it but they have made no effort in this state. The biggest change ever could be coming to Washington. After 240 years a woman could govern from the highest office in the country and become leader of the free world. There is no bigger change.***** I must move on, just two more weeks to go and we will all know. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

BREAKING THE HIGH GLASS CEILING On August 26, 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment extending the vote to women. The Amendment was ratified as part of the United States Constitution.

The 19th Amendment was first introduced in Congress in 1878.

Forty something years later it was ratified. The final passage was the culmination of the woman’s suffrage movement which was fought at both state and national levels to achieve the vote. In the November, 1920 elections women across the country participated for the first time in the 67th Congressional vote. A few days before that vote, on Oct. 27, 96 years ago, Pearl Myers Burgess was born. She has lived an entire lifetime. This week she will be 96 years old and this is her first opportunity to vote for a woman for president. On the date of her birth Warren G. Harding was president. Pearl first voted in 1940 in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s third term. She has voted in 19 presidential elections, 11 different presidents have been elected. Her vote for Hillary Clinton will be her 20th time and will be the 12th president and very first woman. Hillary, if elected, will be the 45th president.

There have been 44 men elected. All of her life Pearl has taken voting seriously. She has studied the issues. She and her late husband Billy Burgess always made it a point to vote and taught their three daughters the importance of voting. Pearl’s hope was to live long enough to vote for a woman for president. This week, 96 years after her birth, on the 96th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, she got to do so.

Betty Harmon, age 80, shares a birthday with Pearl on Oct. 27.

Betty, who all of her life has given back to the community through civic work and any endeavor that needed doing, has also waited a lifetime to vote for a woman for president. This week she mailed in her ballot. She says “Hillary is about what we care about. At this time in our history a woman’s prospective might just be what the country needs. She certainly has all the qualifications. Even though I waited so long to vote for a woman Secretary Clinton made the choice easy. Her values outweigh her opponent’s values. I trust her more to pick a cabinet of experienced experts. No one can run the government alone. She will carry the banner for all women who follow. I’m thankful to be here for this historical unprecedented time in our country.”

Essie Bellfield, 84, has been a political activist most of her life.

The Orange city councilperson and former mayor was in the march on Washington 60 years ago. This former State Democratic delegate to the national convention has had the opportunity to meet Hillary and President Bill Clinton. There even is a picture of him giving Essie a kiss. She says, “Of all the candidates who have run for president in my lifetime no one has been better prepared to be president than Hillary. She has the experience and qualifications to be a great president. Hillary has paid her dues through hard work on behalf of the less fortunate. She has a lot of compassion. I’m proud to be finally voting for a woman.

My heart will swell with pride when I get to call her Madam President.”

Above are three testimonials from women who have waited a lifetime for this opportunity. We have spoken with other younger people who have told us that they want to be part of history and some day can tell their grandchildren they voted for the first woman to be elected president of the United States. Many men, along with women, take pride in participating in this historical event that took such a long time coming. I too am proud to be part of it.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear about the death of Bonnie Swanson, 85, who passed away on October 22. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 The October issue of “Sport’s Illustrated” features a double-truck (two-page layout) on Bridge City native Matt Bryant. The layout shows both teams at the point of impact of a 62-yard field goal, with no time left on the clock, allowing Tampa Bay to beat the Eagles 23-21. (Editor’s note: I lost my copy of that magazine to Hurricane Ike.) *****Tillman Franks, 86, well known in Orange County and very close to the Runnels family, died October 24. Tillman, a music promoter helped launch many careers, including Elvis, Hank Williams, Johnny Horton and many others on the Louisiana Hayride. Tillman was in the car accident that killed Horton. Shorty Taylor, a friend of Tillman’s brought us an autographed book of Tillman’s life. (Editor’s note: Another Ike victim. We lost so much in that storm.)*****The St. Louis Cardinals win World Series in five games over Detroit.

(Editor’s note: When I was a boy in the 1940’s and 1950’s, St. Louis was the only team regularly broadcasted in our area. We were all Cardinal fans)*****The General Election will be held Nov. 7. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux is being challenged by newcomer, 55 years old, Republican Raymond Smith. For State Representative, Dist. 19, Paul Clayton (D) will again attempts to unseat Mike Hamilton (R), who represents Orange and Newton Counties. Hardin County however has been added for this election.*****Congressman Kevin Brady, (R), is being challenged by James “Jim” Wright (D), Gov. Rick Perry, (R) is opposed by Chris Bell, (D) and Independents Kinky Friedman and Carole Keeton-Strayhorn.*****Riding on the arm of senior Andre Bevil, the West Orange-Stark Mustangs, 8-0, cruised to a 40-0 victory over Jasper. Senior Earl Thomas was Bevil’s favorite target snagging seven passes for 162 yards, six of them in the first quarter and two TD’s. Jacoby Franks had three catches for 138-yards, junior DePauldrick Garrett had 16 totes for 52 yards. The defense posted their third shutout, limited Jasper to only 139 total yards. Coach Dan Hooks had a lot of praise for his offensive line, “They blocked for Bevil and created holes for our backs.”*****The Bridge City Cardinals fall to the Kirbyville Wildcats 27-12.*****The Hampshire-Fannett Longhorns defeated the Orangefield Bobcats 20-7.*****The Little CypressMauriceville Bears, who had not been scored on at home this season, lost to Nederland 15-12 in Dist. 22-4A race.*****Former Bridge City distance runners Randy Becker and Aaron Brannen helped Lamar win the 43rd Southland Conference Meet Cross-Country championship. They were visited at the meet by their former Bridge City coach Rick Miller.*****Bridge City Cross-Country team wins 21-3A meet. For the boy’s Ryan Kelly took first place. For the girls Erica Garza finished first. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Floyd Anderson, 59, of Orange, passed away Oct. 24. Services were held Oct. 27. Floyd was a longtime resident of Orange. He was a mechanic and enjoyed fishing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam era. He is survived by son Floyd, daughters Carolyn Anderson and Lisa Anderson, brother Daniel and sisters Viva Spurlock and Thelma Flanigan.*****James Burns, 76, died Oct. 29. He was employed by DuPont Sabine River Works for 12 years, retiring in April 1985. He served in the United States Army and served in the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed bowling, dancing, gardening, fishing and playing guitar. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Billie Burns, daughter Paula Garrett, son Kriston Burns and several grandchildren.*****Jennifer “Jen” Spell McCormack, 46, passed away Friday, Oct. 20. Services were held Oct. 26 at Claybar Funeral Home. She was a 1978 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School and in 2000 she organized “Second Watch,” a southern gospel singing ministry, taking her to several states. She is survived by husband Charles McCormack, mother, Beverly Spell, sons Jonatham Hutson and Justin Hutson, brothers Joel Spell and Mark Spell and sister Joanetta Pyron.*****Raymond “Cowboy” Anderson, 93, passed away Oct. 25. A longtime resident of the area he was a retired heavy equipment operator and was a member of Local #450/ Services were held Oct. 28. Cowboy is survived by son Wesley Ray Anderson, step-son Jerry Lynn Treadway, daughters Betty Lawhon, Verna Sonnier and Cecil Bowers, step-daughter Glenda Thompson, 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1976 Vying for Bridge City homecoming queen are Dee Dee Jones, Tammy Poindexter, Tish Bratton, Sherri VanBreeman, Terry Medley, Cynthia Soileau, June Nezat and Trudy Vaughn.****Nancy Dupuis was hospitalized last week.*****Mrs. Perry Prince is in critical condition in a Houston hospital.*****Jana Stimac, is Stark High homecoming queen, Kathy Rogers and Michele Thibodeaux are princesses.*****The Little Cypress-Mauriceville football sweetheart is Melanie Cunningham. Cheerleaders are Lauren Leifeste, Johnnie Ray Heard, Lacy Gunn, Lori Kolar and Tara High.*****A big hit in country radio is “Among My Souvenirs,”

by Marty Robbins, also on the pop charts, “Disco Duck,” by Rick Dees and His Cast of K.C. and the Sunshine Band.

A FEW HAPPENINGS It was nice to see and visit with Bobby Fillyaw at TheWednesday Lunch Bunch gathering last week. The Bunch dines at PK’s Grill this week and JB’s Barbeque next week. Everyone always welcome.*****The 112th World Series between Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians got started Tuesday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Game two will follow Wednesday. I don’t always get to watch baseball but I always keep up with the World Series. This year it will be a good break from politics. It’s been 45 years since the Cubs were in the World Series and 102 years since they won it. I’m not betting but if I were I’d consider that the Cubs led the majors with 103 wins. Their 3.15 ERA was the lowest of any team. Chicago’s starters were even better, with a 2.96 ERA. Then it gets down to Cubs power over the Indians speed. The Cubs were the best defensive team in the majors.

I like the Cubs chances in seven games.*****I stay so busy watching TV, from sports to politics, and then writing this column also takes up a lot of time. I just haven’t had time to read anything that’s not news coverage but when the Election and World Series is over I look forward to reading John Grisham’s new book, “The Whistler.” Grisham’s legal knowledge is impressive and his ability to convey it is unparalleled in popular fiction. Grisham has had a great career for 25 years. He has excelled at describing injustice and corruption. If you read “The Whistler” let me know

what you think.***** A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. Oct. 26: Toni Dyer, Hunter Smith, Phyllis Yeats, Evan Swenson and Don Cummings all celebrate.

Joining them is Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, 69, country singer Keith Urban, 49, actor Seth Macfarlane, 43 and TV star Emilia Clarke, 30. This is also the day, in 1893 that Clay Jackson Dunn, the Dunn family monarch, was born in Rising Star, Texas. He died Feb. 19, 1959.*****Oct. 27: Two lovely ladies, Pearl Burgess and Betty Harmon celebrate today.

Joining them are David Dupuis, Betty Trantham, John Lumpkin and Dan Sanders. Celebrating also are pop singer Charlie Lenehan, 18, TV host Kelly Osbourne, 32, rapper T-Wayne, 26, and guitarist Casey Moreta, 21.*****Oct. 28: Judge Don Burgess has gotten over 40 years older since I first met him when he came to work for Bearden as a young prosecutor in the D.A.’s office, longtime sports writer Joe Kazmar was also a young McNeese grad when he came to Orange, covered sports and played simi-pro baseball and Ron Sigler, a Jack-of-All-Trades, former city councilman, county commissioner, drainage director and owned several businesses locally and was manager of several industries away all celebrate. Also celebrating is Heather Dubose, Chris Stone, Ronna Dickman and Brandon Allensworth. Also having birthdays on this date are reality star Caitlyn Jenner, 67, actress Julia Roberts, 49, country singer Brad Paisley, 44 and entrepreneur, Bill Gates, 61. *****Oct. 29: Banker, TCU grad Carlos Vasek celebrates a birthday today. Also celebrating is everyone’s buddy, Kevin Sorrels. He’s a special guy, make him a special day. Happy birthday also to Jessica Bradberry and Laura Moreau. Joining them are pop singers Astrid Smeplass, 20, Fleur East, 29 and Tove Lo, 29, actress Winona Ryder, 45 and Gabrielle Union, 44.*****Oct. 31: It’s Halloween, the spooks came out for “Trick or Treats.” Mark Dunn, Stacy Doiron, Taylor Thurman, Janel Menard and Joey Campbell all celebrate today. This was also the birthday of Pam’s mom, Virgie Scales and our longtime friend Don Harmon was also a Halloween baby. Rapper Vanilla Ice, 49, TV actors Vanessa Marano, 24 and Nadine Lustre, 23 and guitarist Frank Lero, 34 are all Halloween spooks.*****Nov. 1: Celebrating today are Patty and Pat Cooks daughter, Whitney Gonzales who is getting a year older as is Nancy Blacksher, Rebecca Phelps, coach Chris Moore, Alice McCray, Lauren Bland, David Moreau, Marla Carter and Caroline Young. Celebrities joining them are TV hostess Jenny McCarthy, 44, singer Rocky Lynch, 22 and drummer Alex Wolff, 19.*****You might not realize that Orange has a local candidate in the United States congressional race. Hal Ridley, Jr., a Bridge City native is running for congress on the Green Party Ticket. You are allowed to vote straight party and still vote for a candidate of your choice who is not on your party’s ballot. Example you can vote straight Democratic and choose to vote for a Republican candidate or Green Party or Independent.*****Tuesday, here at the Creaux’s Nest, is our long day, sometimes going into the wee hours. This week Ms. Essie was kind enough to bring a load of good, hot food. That lady is just too sweet.*****A majority of people who buy insurance on the exchange will still get insurance for less than $100 and that’s a great deal because in most cases they were probably uninsured before. There are still 30 government exchanges. Most folks whose insurance is going up will receive subsidies. It’s just a big political football for Republicans to kick around.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Las week Tee-None Gaspard pass by Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill and sit himself at da bar. He told Tee-Boy to fix him a Jack and Daniel, wit tree drops of water in it.

After downing dat drink, Tee-None ordered anutta one of dem drinks but he said, “Tee-Boy just put two drops of water dis time.

After a while, Tee-None done drank dat drink and ordered anutter one. “Dis time Tee-Boy, just put one drop of water.”

Tee-Boy say, “I have owned dis bar 20 years me, and I have never seen nutten like dat before. Tell me why you want only one drop of dat water?”

Tee-None say, “Well, when you get to be an old man you got to learn how to hold you water.”

C’EST TOUT Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won’t be able to avoid trial on criminal securities fraud charges. Paxton was indicted eight months after winning his 2014 election. He is accused of misleading wealthy investors he personally recruited in 2011 for a high tech startup called Servergy Inc. which paid Paxton with 100,000 shares. Paxton has spent most of his 22 months on the job under felony indictment. A trial for Paxton will likely be next year. Texans elected Paxton as the state’s top law enforcement officer despite being aware he was shady.*****Now an important question that may never be answered. First Gov. Chris Christi is in charge of Trumps transition, like Dick Cheney was in charge of putting together a government for President George W. First Cheney named himself vice- president. Christi can’t do that but he will pick Trump’s cabinet, plus there are 4,000 other jobs to fill. The cabinet and other important positions that need filling right away are about 150. No doubt he will have mayor Rudy’s help because Rudy wants to run the country as chief of staff. He couldn’t be the governor or senator from New York, also he ran for president and got nowhere. Christi is sure to name himself attorney general. Come January he will be out of a job so, like Cheney, he will take care of himself. The question of who is going to fill all those other important jobs plus every general will be fired by Trump, who says he knows more than the generals. By the way, Gen. Colin Powell is voting for Clinton. Picking the right people for the right position is most important. Christi or Trump , have no idea who the experts in any field are. In most cases, the cabinet is picked from both parties. What’s important is picking the very best regardless. Christ, Trump or Rudy have absolutely no experience building a government that will function in a large, troubled world. That’s scary. Add Putin’s involvement to the mix and it’s a big chance to take. Hopefully that question will never have to be answered. This is no time for amateurs with no clue.*****I’ve run the clock out. Thanks for your time.

Also thanks for your loyalty. Please read us cover to cover. Take care and God bless.

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Orange County Happenings Orange County Historical Society

The Orange County Historical society will have it’s annual dinner meeting at the Sunset Grove Country Club at 6pm on Tuesday November 1st. The after dinner speaker will be local attorney John Cash Smith. His speech topic will be “Growing up in Orange during the 1950’s”. The menu will include hamburgers with trimmings in keeping with the 50’s theme. The cost will be $15 per person. Please RSVP by emailing ochs.tx@outlook.com or calling 409-988-5523 by Oct. 26. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their meal, however, if for some reason you have to cancel, please notify ASAP as the Historical Society will be responsible for payment if you fail to give notice. The public is encouraged to attend.

Jackson Community Center Fundraiser

Please Join Jackson Community Center, As we sell sausages -0n -a-bun and other treats. Saturday October 29, 2016 from 10 a.m - 5 pm. To raise funds for our 2017 Community service programs: The Career Development Program, Healthy Living Program, The After-School Tutoring Program, The Youth Vegetable Garden, The Volunteer Individual Tax Assistance(VITA) Program.

At Walmart, 3115 Edgar Brown Dr, West Orange, Tx 77630

Street closure announced due to demolition of building

Beginning Thursday, Oct. 20, 15th St. will officially be closed at IH-10 to Barkins due to demolition of the former Two Amigos and Cody’s Restaurant, which is days away from being demolished.

At this time, Jeff Mallett Commerical Development-Houston has not announced any new projects at the site.

Eagles To Hold Halloween Party

The Fraternal Order of Eagles located at 803 28th street in Orange will be having a Halloween Party on October 29th from 8:00 p.m - Close The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2523 located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange, you may reach them at 409-886-7381

Halloween Carnival at McDonald Baptist

McDonald Baptist Church will host a Halloween Carnival Oct. 30, from 4-6 pm, in the Burton Gym Building, Corner of South and Broad Streets, in West Orange. There will be games and a cake walk, candy, popcorn and cotton candy available.

Orange County Stark Tigers Accepting Players

The Orange County Stark Tigers are seeking coaches and players for the coming 2016-2017 year for the Jr. and Ms. Rockets Boys and Girls ages 4 to 17. The fee is $80 to participate and includes uniform. Please contact Freddie Walker at 409-779-6015 or Dameon Morris at 409-313-4283 if assistance needed. The Orange County Stark Tigers are a 501c3 Nonprofit basketball league designed for boys and girls who are looking to improve their basketball skills.

Trunk or Treat Halloween Night

Please bring your children to West Orange Christian Church located at 900 Lansing St. for our Trunk or Treat on October 31st.

The event will be from 6 pm to 8 pm. We will have our trunks and hearts open to be giving your children some sweet treats! Contact: Nelda @ 409-719-3992

Heritage House Museum Ghost Walk

Heritage House Museum in downtown Orange will have a Historic Ghost Walk fundraiser Saturday, October 29, from 5:30 to 8

p.m.

Groups will leave from the museum, 905 W. Division, west of the courthouse, and walk to four different sites. Storytellers at the sites will talk about local history, including infamous shootings, a horrible accident and a Victorian Age scandal.

The price will be $5 for adults and $2 for children. Families will pay $10. Refreshments will be served. The groups will leave throughout the time frames. Attendees should wear comfortable shoes and be able to walk about a mile. Benches are along the area for resting, if needed.

Money raised will go to the non-profit museum that preserves Orange County History. Leslie Williams, daughter of the late historians Dr. Howard and Elizabeth Williams, is president of the museum board of directors. For more information, contact the museum at 409-886-5385.

Fall Fun at First United Methodist

First United Methodist Church of Orange, Will be hosting a “ Shine the light on Jesus”. On October 31, from 5:30 to 7:00, with games crafts and a light supper followed by Trunk or Treat at 6:00. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the evening with us at the corner of 5th and Elm St in Orange

Wesley UMC Christmas Bazaar

Come ready to shop our Christmas Bazaar at Wesley Methodist Church, located at 401 37th Street in Orange on November 12, from 9 am to 4 pm. You will find unique gifts, Christmas decorations, a sweet shop, crafts, jewelry, pecans, walnuts, taco soup (frozen to go), links, door prizes and much more. Contact: Doris @ 409-670-7703

LSC-O Cypress Branches Literary/Artistic Journal Contest LSC-O’s Cypress Branches Literary/Artistic Journal is now taking entries for the annual publication scheduled for release in the spring of 2017. A contest to award prizes to the winners in each category has begun with an entry deadline of December 1.

The contest is open to all LSC-O students. Faculty, staff, and members of the community are encouraged to enter but are ineligible for prizes. Contest rules and entry applications can be found on the Lamar State College-Orange website at: Cypress Branches App and Rules. For additional information, contact Dr. Arlene Turkel at arlene.turkel@lsco.edu or call 409-882-3902.

Food Handlers Course

This course is required (effective September 2016) for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. It is a basic overview of food safety principles and practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment.

The course will be held November 3 at 6 pm at the Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Cost for the course is $20 per person and payable to FPM Account 230202 by check or money order the day of the class. No cash will be accepted. This will be the last time this class is offered this year. To register contact the Extension Office 409-882-7010.

VFW Auxilary Garage Sale

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS....Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 2775 are taking reservations for their upcoming Indoor Garage Sale. Tables are being rented for $10 each. Vendors are not allowed to do food nor bring in their own tables. The Vendors will be able to set up on Friday Evening,November 4th from 3 to 8 pm. Saturday morning, November 5th, the doors will open to vendors only at 6:30am, then to the public from 7 am until 2pm. The kitchen will be open from 9 until no longer busy. For

further information or reservations, contact Chairman Mary Snapp during the day at 409-697-0380...Please, no calls after 6pm.

Orange Chamber seeking nominations

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year, 2016 Non Profit Community Service Award, and 2016 Community Service Business Award. All nominations will be due by 12:00 P.M(noon), Friday, October 28,2016. Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on December 1, 2016. To obtain nomination forms and guidelines please visit the Chamber websitewww.orangetexaschamber.org or contact the Chamber office (409) 883-3536.

Free Diabetes Educational Class

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension along with Orange County Social Services County Indigent Health Care Program will be holding a series in Bridge City. The classes will begin Wednesdays, October 26 and will meet each Wednesday for four weeks with the last class on November 16. Classes will be held at the Bridge City Senior Citizen Hall, 101 Parkside Bridge City from 2pm to 4pm. Participants will learn to control their Type 2 diabetes with the right portions, reading food labels, proper exercise, cooking right and maintain good health. To sign up call the Extension office at 882-7010.

Holiday Extravaganza at St. Mary’s Catholic Church

The Altar Society of Saint Mary Catholic Church is having its Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” and Luncheon on Thursday, November 17th, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at 912 Cherry Avenue.

The menu includes gumbo, prepared by Larry David, potato salad, and homemade cake for $8. Eat at the parish hall or take it out (containers provided), from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. FAX in an order by noon on November 16th and we will have the order ready for you. FAX number 409-883-3547. There will be crafts, homemade frozen entrees and goodies, a silent auction, Mrs. Santa’s Workshop gifts, and much more. Come shop and enjoy a delicious lunch. Bring a friend!

Golden K Kiwanis releases schedule of events

Meetings are at 9:30 a.m., each Wednesday at Sunset Grove Country Club for buffet-breakfast, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m., with speaker at 10:20 until 11 a.m. Items on buffet will be scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy and grits. Coffee, orange juice, ice water, iced tea and/or soft drinks are also available. We would like to request ALL sons & daughters of LATE or CURRENT MEMBERS to come be a part of our group! Your mother or father enjoyed or enjoys being a part of Golden K Kiwanis. We need YOU! We do not want our group to vanish! Please attend! Keep GK alive!

Applications available for BC Christmas parade

Applications are now available for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 pm. This year the chamber will honor first responders.

BC Bank will show a seasonal themed movie on the lawn behind the bank following the parade.

For more information, visit the chamber’s website at bridgecitychamber.com, or call the chamber at 735-5671.

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City of WO accepting booth reservations for Holiday in the Park Holiday in the Park will be held this year on Nov. 5, 9 am until dusk, at the park next to WO City Hall, 2700 Western Ave. The community festival features food booths, craft booths and children’s activities. Booth sites are available for $30 for non-electic (14x14) and $50 for electric booths (20x14). Booths are rented on a first come, first served basis.

Space is limited and the early you make your reservation, the better the booth location.

The city reserves the right to the sale of all carbonated beverages. No alcohol of any kind will be sold at, or allowed on the festival grounds.

Rules and regulations, as well as site maps and registration form can be found at www.cityofwestorange.com.

For more information, or to reserve a booth space, call City Hall at 883-3468.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Annual Fundraiser The church’s 2016 Music Program Fundraiser is currently underway. Orders for pick-up and/or delivery can be placed by calling the church at 7354573, or Pat Greene at 6262585.

The church will be selling pecan halves, one pound bag for $9; pecan pieces one pound bag for $8.75; raw almonds and roasted cashews, one pound bag for $6.75; hot and spicy peanuts, one punned bag for $2.50; walnut chunks and pieces, one pound bag for $8.75; trash mix, one pound bag for $3.50; peanut brittle, 7 ounce bag for $3.50; frosted praline pecans and frosted cinnamon, 12 ounce bags for $8.75. n The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

Denim and Diamonds Gala set for November Save the date for the Denim and Diamonds Gala to be presented by the Friends of the

Orange Depot on Saturday, Nov. 19, 6:30 PM, at the VFW Hall on 16th St. Special country music entertainment, BBQ, silent and live auction will be featured. Because of a $50,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation the group received, every ticket sale or donation will be matched by this foundation.

F.O.O.D. needs your help to complete the project for our city, so mark your calendar.

Co-chairs for Denim and Diamonds are Rose Simar and Diana Hill. More coming on the newly designed website www. orangetxdepot.org where donations are excepted on-line with a credit card. Honor your family and buy an engraved brick for the depot pathway.

Certified Food Manager Course & Re-Test on November 7 This will be the last chance this year in Orange County to train and test for your Certified Food Manager Certificate. Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent and Protector for Food Protection Management will

Orange Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lone Star Floor� ing. Lone Star Flooring is a full line flooring store that sells all hardwood, tile, laminate, carpet, LVP & LVT. They also sand & finishing all solid hardwoods. Lone Star Flooring is located at 507 S HWY 87.

For more information contact (409) 886-1270.

be holding the training on November 7 , 8 am to 5 pm and on November 8 , 9 am to 4 pm will have the final training and exam. Anyone interested in participating must pre-register by going to this website; http:// foodsafety.tamu.edu and printout the registration form and mail to the address on the form along with payment by October 24. It is mandatory by the state that all food establishment have the certification.

The cost of the course is $125 which covers training and exam. If you are needing to retest, you will do so on November 8. The cost to re-test is $40 and you must complete the form on the website and send in payment also. Questions, call the AgriLife Extension Office at 882-7010.

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Deaths & Memorials Thomas Doyle ‘Tom’ Ray, Jr., 46, Orange Thomas Doyle ‘Tom’ Ray, Jr., 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Thomas Beaumont, Doyle Texas. Funeral services, ‘Tom’ Ray, Jr. under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Robert A. ‘Bob’ Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur, Texas, with Reverend J.W. Harrell, pastor of the Bridge City Pentecostal Church, and Murry Ray officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow services at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas, where Tom will be laid to rest next to his daughter, Blair, and son, Tyler.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Bob Bowers Civic Center Tom was born on Saturday, January 10, 1970, to parents Connie (Romero) and Thomas Doyle Ray, Sr. and was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas.

He was a Christian man and a member of the United Pentecostal Church.

Tom was a graduate Orangefield High School, Class of 1988, and went on to receive his Associates Degree at Lamar Institute of Technology, before beginning his career in Law Enforcement. Tom was an officer for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for 23 years. At the age of 23, Tom began working in the jail and after many years of hard work at the Sheriff’s Department, working his way up through the ranks, he was promoted on February 4, 2014, to Captain in the Criminal Investigation Division.

Tom also served as a former board member for the TMPA. He was described as a very noble man, who worked as an advocate for the people of Orange County, and for his fellow police officers. Tom enjoyed the times when he was able to fish and when he was able to go to the deer lease, and hunt. He was a husband, father, brother, and friend, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew, and loved him.

Tom is preceded in death by his daughter, Blair Ray, and son, Tyler Landry.

Those who will cherish his memory most are his wife, Mariah Ray of Orange, Texas; parents Connie and Thomas Ray, Sr.; son, Justin Ray; stepson, Alex Knapp; brothers, Murry Ray and his wife, Jeanine of Trumann, Arkansas, and Clint Ray of Bridge City, Texas; many members of his extended family and friends; and his family at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Honoring Tom as Pallbearers are Brandon Rascoe, Clint Ray, Justin Ray, Joey Jacobs, Alex Knapp, and Chad Hogan; Honorary Pallbearers are Garrett Ray and Rowdy Slaughter.

Belinda Wiggins Phillips, 60 Orange Belinda Wiggins Phillips, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away

Belinda Wiggins Phillips, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at The Medical Center of Belinda Southeast Wiggins Texas in Port Phillips Arthur, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Dorman Funeral Home, with Brother Boyce Ward officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be held at Dorman Funeral Home, one hour prior to the memorial service.

Belinda was born on Wednesday, May 9, 1956, to the late Loretta (Arledge) and Lawrence Wiggins, in Port Arthur, Texas. Belinda lived the majority of her life in the southeast Texas area, with her family.

She was a Christian woman of the Baptist faith and worked for Tolunay-Wong as an Engineering Technician for 8 years.

When Belinda wasn’t at work, she loved reading fiction novels, enjoying the beautiful scenery at the lake, and traveling with her family; Belinda loved spending time with her dog, Pia. Belinda loved to camp and was an avid hunter, and was most excited on days when she was able to tag a big buck. Belinda’s children and grandchildren were the light of her life, and she treasured every moment she was able to spend with them.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Loretta and Lawrence Wiggins.

Those left to cherish Belinda’s memory are her daughters, Hope Armfield and her husband, Darian, of Orange, Texas, and Carrie Beistel and her husband, Jason, of Vidor, Texas; sons, Mark Hoozer and his wife, Liz, of Lake Whitney, Texas, David Wiggins and his wife, Heather, of Lampasas, Texas, Matthew Hoozer and his wife, Crystal, of Kempner, Texas, and Taylor Wiggins of Mauriceville, Texas; sister, Dawanna Kibodeaux; brothers, L.A. Wiggins, Jr and Joseph Wiggins; 14 grandchildren; 1 greatgrandchild; numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family; and her dear friends at Tolunay-Wong.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, to please take the time to cast your vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the Presidential Candidate that you feel would best serve the United States of America as President, as long as it’s not Hillary Clinton, per Belinda’s request.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Dorman Funeral Home, with Brother Boyce Ward officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be held at Dorman Funeral Home, one hour prior to the memorial service.

Belinda was born on Wednesday, May 9, 1956, to the late Loretta (Arledge) and Lawrence Wiggins, in Port Arthur, Texas. Belinda lived the majority of her life in the southeast Texas area, with her family.

She was a Christian woman of the Baptist faith and worked

for Tolunay-Wong as an Engineering Technician for 8 years.

When Belinda wasn’t at work, she loved reading fiction novels, enjoying the beautiful scenery at the lake, and traveling with her family; Belinda loved spending time with her dog, Pia. Belinda loved to camp and was an avid hunter, and was most excited on days when she was able to tag a big buck. Belinda’s children and grandchildren were the light of her life, and she treasured every moment she was able to spend with them.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Loretta and Lawrence Wiggins.

Those left to cherish Belinda’s memory are her daughters, Hope Armfield and her husband, Darian, of Orange, Texas, and Carrie Beistel and her husband, Jason, of Vidor, Texas; sons, Mark Hoozer and his wife, Liz, of Lake Whitney, Texas, David Wiggins and his wife, Heather, of Lampasas, Texas, Matthew Hoozer and his wife, Crystal, of Kempner, Texas, and Taylor Wiggins of Mauriceville, Texas; sister, Dawanna Kibodeaux; brothers, L.A. Wiggins, Jr and Joseph Wiggins; 14 grandchildren; 1 greatgrandchild; numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family; and her dear friends at Tolunay-Wong.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, to please take the time to cast your vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the Presidential Candidate that you feel would best serve the United States of America as President, as long as it’s not Hillary Clinton, per Belinda’s request.

Brenda Gale Howard, 68 Bridge City Brenda Gale Howard, 68 of Bridge City, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 surrounded by family and close Brenda friends. She Gale was the beHoward loved wife of Jerry Howard of Bridge City, TX. Gale was born on December 1, 1947 in Bossier City, La. She was the daughter of the late James Virgil Brown and Nellie Faye Streetman.

Gale was incredibly kind and loved to spend time with her family and friends, especially her two precious grandsons, Tryce and Tate. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and to those who knew her well, she will always be remembered as the “Pie Lady”. Christmas was her favorite holiday. She loved decorating her home so much that she sometimes had a decorated tree in each room. It always brought her much joy. At Christmas she loved to give gifts. To her, it was always better to give than receive.

Gale was employed with Bridge City ISD as a teacher’s aide for several years, working in the Special Education Department. She was also employed with Bouquets of Love

by Sandy. It was there that she fell in love with decorating and flower arranging.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Howard of Bridge City, TX. Son, Tommy Howard

of Orangefield, TX and his wife, Tana. Daughter, Amy Simmons of Mauriceville, TX. and her husband, Randy. Two loving grandsons, Tryce Howard and Tate Simmons. She is also survived by her brother, Ricky Brown of Pearland, TX.and wife Linda, along with numerous other family members and many loving friends. Gale is preceded in death by her parents, James Brown and Faye Streetman and her brother Charles Brown of Beaumont, TX..

Services will be held Monday, October 24. 2016 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, TX. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. with services following at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches, TX. Harold Mounger Collins, 94 Bridge City Harold Mounger Collins, 94, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2016, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at Harold 11:00 a.m., Collins Monday, October 24, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas, Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch, of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City.

Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Born in Henry, Louisiana, on February 6, 1922, he was the son of John Cornelius Collins and Mary Elizabeth Bartles.

Harold was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and proudly served his country in World War II. He retired from Gulf Refinery as a supervisor after 35 years of employment. Harold was a member of the American Legion in Nederland, Texas. He loved fishing, and even started deer hunting at the age of 72.

He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clinton J. Collins; and his sisters, Augusta Collins Bly, Lottie Collins Richey, Wanda Collins Cook; and daughter-inlaw, Ann Collins.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 71 years, Edna M. Carre Collins, children, Harold Wayne Collins and Cheryl Collins Brinson and husband Jeff; grandchildren, Michelle Stegall and husband Mike, Chris Louvier and wife Kristi, Michael Collins, and Rebecca Doucet and husband Travis; great-grandchildren, Bree Cloud, Kyle Stegall, Maylin Louvier, Morgan Louvier, Grady Doucet, and Delino Doucet.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Brinson, Mike Stegall, Kyle Stegall, Travis Doucet, Bobby Cherry, and Ronnie Cook.

Jordan Victor Linscomb, Sr, 87, Mauriceville Jordan Victor Linscomb Sr, born March 8, 1929 in Lemonville, Texas passed from his

earthly home to his heavenly home on October 16, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. He was the son of Jordan Linscomb and Vida Manuel; the grandson of John Linscomb and Julia Frederick and Victor Manuel and Octavia Singleton. Jordan married Bonnie Willey of Mauriceville, Texas in 1947, they were married for 51 years until Bonnie passed away. They were the parents of two sons: Victor Linscomb and Kenneth Linscomb.

Victor married Glenn Ann Adams and they have two children, Jordan and Whitney. Kenneth married Debi Bland and they have one child, Travis. Jordan was remarried in 1999 to Nelda Browne.

Jordan spent most of his life in Orange County, Texas. He worked for many years at Magnolia Petroleum and he and Bonnie then bought Rockwood Tractor Sales in Vidor. When they sold the business they bought a small ranch in Junction, Texas and he lived there watching his many, many deer and enjoying life until his death.

Jordan requested that there not be a funeral or memorial service. His sons and their families and Nelda survive him.

He lives on in our memories and he is with Bonnie, the son they never got to know and his loved ones who have gone before him.

John 11:23-26 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.

Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

Gabriel “Shorty” Villanoueva, Jr, 82 Bridge City Gabriel “Shorty” Villanoueva, Jr., 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2016, in Port Arthur, Gabriel Texas.

“Shorty” Funeral services will Villanoueva be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Anita Green, of First United Methodist Church in Silsbee, Texas.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 14, 1934, he was the son of Gabriel Villanoueva, Sr. and Clarise Santiny Villanoueva. Shorty honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corp and the United States Air Force. He worked as a pipefitter for Gulf Oil Corp./Chevron.

He was preceded in death by his parents; family, Joseph and Callie Edgerton; siblings, Frances DeLaCruz, Ruby Kennedy, Marvalene Hutchens, Barbara Holmes, Betty Tarver, Peggy Moore, Jodie Edgerton, Johnny Edgerton, Charles Edgerton, and Robert Edgerton; brother-in-law, Joseph LeLeux and wife, Wilberta; and sisterin-law, Theresa Leblanc.

Shorty is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Velma Villanoueva; children, David Villanoueva and wife Phyllis, of Bridge City and Ronald Villanoueva, of Mauriceville; granddaughter, Caitlin Villanoueva; great-grandson, Joshua Loyd Rutledge; step-grandchildren, Tracey Matney and husband Richard, Matthew Broussard and wife Cassie, and Michael Broussard and wife Carly; siblings, James Edgerton, Jackie Edgerton and wife Juanita, and Donald Ray Edgerton and wife, Lupe; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, and other family members.

Pallbearers will be Blaine Goins, Richard Temple, Korey Temple, Phillip Edgerton, Matt Steele, Jimmy Mills, Richard LeLeux, and Dallen Tarver.

Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Bridge City Lions Club.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Wesley Palmer, Dr. Dia Abochamh, Dr. Michael Keller, along with the nurses and staff at the DuBuis Hospital in Port Arthur.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bridge City Lions Club at 116 Rosehurst, Bridge City, TX 77611.

Jerry Glen Donahoe, 77, Vidor Jerry Glen Donahoe, 77, of Vidor died Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 in Vidor. A native of Brookeland, TX, he Jerry was a longGlen time resident of Vidor. Jerry Donahoe was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, where he was in the Knights of Columbus. Jerry served his country in the US Air Force and retired from TRW in Beaumont where he was a computer programer. He enjoyed hunting with black power and build several guns. He also enjoyed making rosary beads, reading and watching westerns, especially John Wayne. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with entombment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.

Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Clara Bernice Donahoe, daughter Bethel Ann Donahoe, parents Edgar and Lois Donahoe and brother Thomas Allen Donahoe. He is survived by his daughters Terry Dobrovolsky and her husband David of Bryan, TX, Renee Miller of Vidor, TX, Andrea Reeves and her husband Mark of Vidor, TX, brothers Charles Donahoe of Spring, TX and Ronald Donahoe of Champagne, IL, sister Virginia Murphy of Wimberly, TX, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Bonnie Swanson, 85, Bridge City Bonnie Swanson, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Bonnie Thursday, Swanson October 27, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Cody Hogden, of Orangefield Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 4, 1931, she was the daughter of Percy LaGrappe and Eunice (Tauzin) LaGrappe. Bonnie enjoyed doing arts and crafts, including painting and crocheting. She loved baking and making cookies for the elderly during the holidays. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 61 years, Ernest G. Swanson; and her siblings, Greta and Joe LaGrappe.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Janet Katherine Foreman and husband Jerry, of Orange; grandchildren, Christopher K. Hunt, of Bridge City, Brooke Hurley Soape and husband Jerry, of Orange; Bryan Hurley and wife Rachel, of Montgomery, and Julie and Rob Ditusa, of Norman, OK; great-grandchildren, Holly Hunt, Maddox Hurley, Sadie Soape, Leah Schaper, and Tyler Shaper.

Deborah Bishop, 54, Bridge City Deborah Bishop, 54, a lifelong resident of Bridge City, passed away on October 21, 2016.

A memoriDeborah al visitation Bishop will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Deborah was born December 6, 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia to Grover and Betty (Rogers) Bishop. She was known for her great sense of humor and her enjoyment of photography.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her daughter Karlee Watkins of Bridge City.

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YOUR HOMETOWN FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

Games This Week Joe Kazmar For The Record

West Orange-Stark Over Liberty The luster came off of the hype for this game when the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks upset the Panthers Friday night erasing the advance stories about two undefeated teams clashing for the sole possession of first place in District 12-4A II. Instead, the Mustangs will come off their bye week ready to crush Liberty and probably will do it!!!

Bridge City Over Navasota Since last season when the Rattlers changed their head coach and district in which to play they’ve transformed from a state powerhouse to a 2-6 team this year. The Cardinals are flying high atop the District 104A-I standings and must be wary of a Navasota upset.

Let’s hope it doesn’t happen in Big Red’s final home game of the season.

LCM Bears Over Cleveland Although the Indians haven’t done much in district play, they would love to close out their season Friday night on a winning note.

We said last week that the Battlin’ Bears must run the table to have a shot at the playoffs and they took a giant step last week.

Orangefield Over Hardin Jefferson The Pirates must go on the road to play a hungry team that hasn’t won a District 22-5A game yet this season and has only celebrated a post-game victory party once this season in seven games. If Vidor continues to play sound football, good things should happen Friday night.

Bridge City’s Cayce Draper trudges for yardage in the spectacular 42-41 victory over the Silsbee Tigers.

RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Bridge City Cardinal tailback Hunter Denton turns the corner for a big gain against the Silsbee Tigers.

RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

HHH The Record: Feature Game of the Week

With Silsbee ‘passed’ Cardinals eye Rattlers Dave Rogers

For The Record

The Bridge City Cardinals survived the frying pan in fine fashion. Now, they’ll play with fire.

Navasota, a new opponent for the Cardinals in District 10-4A Division I, has won two state football titles in the past four years – the 2012 Class 3A Division II title and the 2014 Class 4A Division I crown.

The Rattlers are 2-1 in district.

But they’re 2-6 for the season, having started 0-5.

In district, they’ve beaten Huffman and Cleveland and lost to Silsbee.

Of course, 5-2 Bridge City is riding a three-game win streak capped by a last-second 42-41 win over Silsbee in a battle for first place in district.

“We talk to our kids all the time about not overlooking anyone, that anybody can beat anyone,” Cardinals coach Dwayne DuBois said.

“Who in their right mind would have given SMU a chance to beat Houston last week? It happens. In high

Bridge City Cardinal fullback Cayce Draper gets a big hug from Alex Lara as Big Red wins 42-41 over the Silsbee Tigers.

RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

school, too.”

DuBois says that old NFL cliche, parity, is at work in

10-4A. “In our district right now, all the teams are evenly

matched, so anybody can beat anybody on any given week,” he said. “You don’t have a chance to look ahead.”

Oh, but who in red and white can help looking back to Friday night?

The Cardinals, who average attempting fewer than a half-dozen passes a game and sometimes don’t complete any, beat Silsbee 42-41 on a 40-yard pass from Byron Trahan to Hunter Denton with 35 seconds left.

And that came after falling behind 41-35 with 2:11 to go.

And just before Silsbee zoomed into field goal position and missed a 35-yard try as time expired.

“Beating a team like Silsbee, one that’s kind of been our nemesis the last few years, gives us confidence we can play with anybody,” DuBois said Tuesday.

Confidence in the passing game has been there all along, the coach said.

“I’ve told everybody I’m not opposed to throwing the ball. We work on it. It’s just not what we do on a consistent basis,” DuBois said.

In fact, Bridge City rushed 59 times for 438 yards against Silsbee. Cayce Draper led the way with 20 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown. Denton rushed for 93 yards and a score and the duo of Max Baker and Patrick Morris each ran for 90 yards and a score.

“Passing is part of our game just like running is,” DuBois said. “We just haven’t had to do it a lot this season. But yeah, it happened at the right time the other night.”

The second-year BC coach said his team practices a two-minute drill but there’s no set play list.

“You study film, you get tendencies, you work on things during the week. But when you get into the game as a playcaller, there’s a flow and rhythm. There’s a feel to it,” the coach said.

“Sometimes you take a shot and miss. It just happened to work then. I don’t think people thought we were going to rise up and throw the ball at that time.

“There was a little element of surprise right there.”

Orangefield Bobcats see playoffs with HF win

Deweyville Over West Sabine The Tigers are still looking for their first District 12-2A-I victory and must get it in Pirates Stadium. The Pirates are fresh off a 40-6 thrashing of West Hardin and want to close out their home schedule on a winning note.

Orange Community Christian Over Brazosport Christian

Bobcat quarterback Caleb Kress leaves a Longhorn tackler on the field as Orangefield defeats Hamshire-Fannett 27-16. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Orangefield’s Christopher McGee slams through Longhorn defenders as the Bobcats take out HF 27-16.

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Orangefield Bobcat ball carrier Hunter Evans picks up yardage against the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns.

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Wesley Frillou breaks open for yardage as the Orangefield Bobcats makes the playoffs with a 27-16 victory over HF. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Both teams seem to be evenly matched and both need a victory Friday night. The Lions have the disadvantage of being on the road for this contest and need to play better than they did last week against undefeated Covenant Christian.

Lamar University Over Houston Baptist The Cardinals pulled out a 3231 “Miracle Victory” Saturday over Northwestern State. But this game is in Conway against a team that’s been very successful, shutting out my McNeese Cowboys last week. A Big Red upset win would give them a chance to run the table and get some national prominence.

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Playoff berth sneaks up on Bobcats Dave Rogers

For The Record

Bridge City (5-2) is riding a three-game win streak capped by a last-second 42-41 win over Silsbee in a battle for first place in district. Above: The victorious Cardinals celebrate as time runs out on the clock. Lineman Nick Menard and running back Patrick Morris along with a host of Cardinals are elated with the victory.

RECORD PHOTO: Tish Bryant

LCM Battlin’ Bears reap road win

A funny thing happened during Orangefield’s postgame celebration of last Friday’s 28-16 win over Hamshire-Fannett.

Word came that Hardin-Jefferson also upset previously unbeaten Liberty Friday. The combination of results equaled a spot in the postseason for Orangefield.

“I didn’t realize us winning and Liberty losing assured us a playoff berth,” Bobcats coach Josh Smalley admitted. “But it meant we’re locked in for the fourth year in a row.

“It’s the first time in school history we’ve been in the playoffs four years in a row. Now, we want to lock in the best seed we can get.”

With two weeks of regular season remaining, Orangefield can finish first to fourth in district.

West Orange-Stark currently leads District 12-4A Division II at 2-0 with Liberty at 2-1. Orangefield and HardinJefferson are each 1-1 and Hamshire-Fannett is 0-3.

WO-S has games remaining against Liberty Oct. 28 and at Orangefield Nov. 4. Liberty has only its game at WO-S left while Orangefield is at Hardin-Jefferson Oct. 28 and home vs. WO-S Nov. 4. After this weekend’s game against Orangefield, Hardin-Jefferson closes the regular season at Hamshire-Fannett.

Wesley Frillou had a break-

out night for the Bobcats, rushing 17 times for 178 yards and two scores, one a 67-yarder.

“They were geared to stop (Christopher) McGee,” Smalley noted. “He still had 100

yards (on 16 carries) but no TDs.” The coach was impressed by his team’s defense against the

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LC-M running back Chris Winters (5) looks for room to run against the Falcons defense this past Friday night. Winters finished the night with 156 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns to help propel the Bears to a 41-26 victory over Huffman.

RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

Kaz’s Forecast McNEESE STATE over NORTHWESTERN STATE— The Cowboys have always had trouble playing the Demons, especially up in Natchitoches, the site of Saturday night’s confrontation. Both teams are angry with their losses last week and only one will be successful avenging that defeat. My money is on my alma mater.

HIGH SCHOOL Liberty over Hardin-Jefferson, Port Arthur Memorial over Livingston, Port Neches-Groves over Beaumont Central, Lumberton over Beaumont Ozen, La Marque over East Chambers, Jasper over Tatum, Coldspring over Buna, Woodville over Kountze, Trinity over Warren, Hempstead over Anahuac, Hitchcock over Hardin, Newton over Corrigan-Camden, Evadale over Colmesneil, Hull-Daisetta over Sabine Pass, Groveton over West Sabine, High Island over Chester, Houston St. Thomas over Beaumont Kelly, Northland Christian over Beaumont Legacy Christian.

COLLEGE Virginia Tech over Miami, Troy over South Alabama, Boise State over BYU (All Thursday); South Florida over Temple, Oregon over California, San Diego State over San Jose State, (All Friday); Abilene Christian over Incarnate Word, Sam Houston State over Nicholls State, Southeastern Louisiana over Houston Baptist, Alabama over Texas A&M, Ohio State over Penn State, Michigan over Illinois, Washington over Oregon State, Louisville over North

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Carolina State, Wisconsin over Iowa, Nebraska over Purdue, LSU over Ole Miss, Houston over SMU, Oklahoma over Texas Tech, West Virginia over TCU, Utah over UCLA, Auburn over Arkansas, Western Michigan over Eastern Michigan, Navy over Memphis, Army over North Texas, Central Florida over Connecticut, Syracuse over Boston College, South Carolina over Massachusetts, Grambling State over Mississippi Valley State, North Carolina over Virginia, Appalachian State over Idaho, Georgia State over Tennessee-Martin, Southern over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Marshall over Charlotte, Louisiana Tech over Florida International, Western Kentucky over Old Dominion, Michigan State over Maryland, Vanderbilt over Tennessee State, Toledo over Central Michigan, Northwestern over Indiana, Bowling Green over Miami, O., Oklahoma State over Kansas, Minnesota over Rutgers, Texas over Kansas State, Ohio over Kent State, Northern Illinois over Buffalo, Missouri over Middle Tennessee State, Cincinnati over East Carolina, Rice over Prairie View, Tulsa over Tulane, Louisiana-Lafayette over Texas State, UTEP over UT-San Antonio, Air Force over Hawaii, Stanford over Colorado, Colorado State over UNLV, New Mexico State over Georgia Southern, New Mexico over Louisiana-Monroe, Washington State over Arizona State, Nevada over Wyoming, Utah State over Fresno State, Kentucky over Mississippi State.

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TV ratings reveal NFL loosing popularity KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR For The Record As the National Football League’s 2016 season begins its eighth week this week several websites, newspapers and radio and television sports talk shows are indicating that the ratings have plunged downward somewhat so far this season.

There are scores of reasons and explanations for the drop in the football fans’ interest, some which make perfect sense to me and others that seem a bit far out.

We first must explain that the attendance at the games in the stadiums of the 32 NFL franchises is still as great as ever, with a majority of the games still being sellouts.

Very few players score a touchdown and then toss the football to a game official.

Most spike the football, many do some stupid dance in the end zone and a few even taunt the nearest opponent or try to dunk the football over the crossbar of the goal post. A majority of these antics draw 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on the ensuing kickoff.

ESPN reported after week 4 that taunting calls were up 220 per cent and unsportsmanlike penalties had increased 56 per cent.

Hard-core fans are getting sick and tired of the antics of these NFL players both on and off the field.

After all, you don’t ever see a secretary spike her ballpoint pen after finishing a report for her boss or a mechanic spiking his rag after changing the oil in your car. They’re as successful doing their job as the football player is that scores a touchdown.

Another reason that fans are losing patience with an NFL game is that nearly every touchdown, fumble or diving catch must be reviewed in slow motion by the game officials. The head coaches can throw a red flag in disagreement of a referee’s decision which again takes more time.

So that’s the reason fans complain that there are too many commercials during a telecast—there is too much dead time while these plays are being reviewed.

But the billions of dollars generated by the NFL certainly don’t come from the spinning of the stadium’s turnstiles. The big money is what television networks pay to broadcast the preseason, regular season, playoffs and Super Bowl. And sponsors pay the networks big money to have their commercials aired.

There is speculation the waning interest of some fans is because of the lack of star quarterbacks following the retirement of Peyton Manning and the four-game suspension of Tom Brady. Others say it’s the NFL’s crackdown on celebrations this year.

According to an article by Scripps Media, Inc. “college football isn’t suffering the same kind of ratings drought despite similar concerns about player safety, even more games on TV and absolutely no celebrations. This is an NFL problem.”

The article believes the biggest cause for the drop in NFLTV ratings is the series of scandals and controversies that seem to be the norm and the role of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as judge and jury in the punishments.

“Fans lose touch with the league when one of its richest owners, Stan Kroenke, refuses to even entertain talks with city leaders that wanted him to build a new stadium, moving the Rams out of St. Louis for a perceived larger pot of gold in Los Angeles,” the article states.

“When Colin Kaepernick decided to sit, then kneel for the national anthem, the NFL did nothing. While you may or may not agree with the reasons Kaepernick cited for his protest, it was a test for the

Orangefield, LCM

Longhorns.

“I thought we played really well on defense. We gave up 180 total yards, but 80 of those came on just two plays,” Smalley said. He lauded safety Zach Dischler and cornerback Zach Norman for their play.

“Offensively, we just shot ourselves in the foot with penalties and a couple of turnovers,” Smalley said. “We haven’t been doing that. We have to correct that if we’re going to win football games.”

Hardin-Jefferson, 5-2, has the Bobcats’ attention.

“They have some speed and they’re getting better every

NFL. “Among the duties of players in the league is the expectation they stand for the national anthem. Like many employer/employee contracts, players are expected to avoid behavior that brings negative attention to the league. At many workplaces, a protest like that would be grounds for punishment, if not dismissal.

“The NFL’s decision not to punish Kaepernick or other protestors further alienated much of its fan base. They say it’s about free speech, which Kaepernick has. “But when wearing a uniform provided by an employer, you are not entitled to free speech, at least without consequences. So the NFL’s silence is looked at as support of Kaepernick.

“The NFL has lost touch.

The league, its owners and players have no idea who their fans are or what they value.

“They’re learning the hard way this fall, as those fans turn their attention elsewhere,” the article concluded.

KWICKIES…There were plenty of opinions on the sports talk shows Monday about the Seattle-Arizona Sunday Night Football game that ended up a 6-6 tie after five quarters of play. Some say it was a great defensive battle while others thought it was just lousy offense. It probably was a combination of both.

The kickers from both teams had an opportunity to win the game with a chip-shot field goal in the overtime period and both missed the kicks about the same distance as an extra point. The tie probably helped the Seahawks more than the Cardinals in the NFC West standings, because they have only one loss while Arizona has three.

Two of last week’s Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll suffered losses which somewhat altered this week’s rankings. Alabama’s convincing 33-14 victory over Texas A&M dropped the Aggies three places from sixth to ninth.

Ohio State’s shocking 24-21 loss to Penn State sent the

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week, playing with confidence,” Smalley said of the Hawks. “Sour Lake is not an easy place to go play. We’ve got to be prepared.”

Bears face key game in postseason plans The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears shifted into a winning gear last week and are looking to let it roar in Friday night’s game against Cleveland.

Now 3-5 on the season, the Bears are 1-2 in District 10-4A Division I play. That’s good

enough to match Huffman for fourth place. Cleveland is 3-5, 0-3.

The top four teams in each district advance to the playoffs Nov. 10-12.

A 41-26 win over Huffman that featured 320 combined yards by running back Chris Winters and quarterback Beau Bickham left LC-M trailing Bridge City (3-0), Silsbee (2-1) and Navasota (2-1) in the district standings.

Trey Guillory added two TDs in the Bears’ win, one a 52-yard interception return.

Winters also scored twice for the Bears.

Orangefield 9th grader leads runners to regionals Staff Report For The Record

Ninth-grader Maddison Helm of Orangefield and sophomore Eli Peveto of Little Cypress-Mauriceville will lead three Orange County cross country teams into Saturday’s Region III Class 4A meet in

Huntsville.

Both Peveto and Helm were individual winners in last week’s District 22-4A meet at Claiborne West Park.

While Peveto is seeking to qualify for his second straight state meet, Helm is a newcomer to the regional meet.

But her coach, Stephanie

Williams, was not surprised to see her leading the way across the finish line of the girls race at district.

“Her energy level and enthusiasm is contagious,” Williams said. “She’s a freshman who is determined to do her

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Buckeyes tumbling from No. 2 to sixth place. Alabama retains the top spot followed by No. 2 Michigan which jumped two places, Clemson remained No. 3, Washington and Louisville each moved up one spot to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, Ohio State is No. 6, Nebraska and Baylor moved up one spot to No. 7 and No. 8, respectively, Texas A&M is No. 9 and West Virginia moved up two spots to No. 10.

While playing golf with Bob Hoepner Saturday morning at Sunset Grove Country Club, as we were coming off the No. 4 green we encountered a flock of more than 30 Canadian geese lounging on the grass near the No. 5 senior’s tee box.

As we approached the tee, the geese got up and flew to the southeast over the trees and into formation. It was a neat sight to see. Luckily we got

there before the geese had enough time to really mess up the landscape.

And speaking of Bob Hoepner, he played golf Friday afternoon with former Orange paper mill plant manager Harmon Beauchamp, who was visiting and playing with his son Allen and friend Woody Dorman. The 87-year–old Beauchamp still plays the game well and resides in an assisted living complex in Lynchburg, Va. And while on the subject of golf, I was playing Thursday morning with Johnny Dugas and Charlie Blaylock. Dugas got a bogey-five on the first hole and then rattled off nine straight pars and did it on the over-seeded greens. Needless to say he won most of the money.

The Dallas Cowboys received good news Monday as

reported by ESPN that All-Pro wide receiver Dez Bryant will be available for Sunday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles which will be nationally televised on NBC. JUST BETWEEN US… The last time the Chicago Cubs were in the World Series (1945) Ray (Mario) Dal Sasso was a young man just starting out in life. He is so thankful he’s still around to watch them this week against the Cleveland Indians. The Series began last night (Tuesday) in Cleveland for two games, and then moves to Wrigley Field for games Friday, Saturday and Sunday (if necessary). I like both teams, but played for Mr Wrigley and I’m picking the Cubbies in seven games, so the series probably will return to Cleveland to be decided there.

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‘It can always get worse’ list growing COLBURN: FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

Unfortunately, the longer I fish the longer my “It can’t get any worse than this...” list grows. Easily one of the most annoy ing and potentially dangerous mishaps involves wrapping a ghost crab trap around your prop. Colder weather only magnifies the problem as it invariably requires climbing out of the boat to solve the problem.

A ghost trap, by frustrated angler definition, is one of the countless wire traps lying on the bottom of the lake with no visible float to mark its presence. Before you can shut down the big engine the prop is hopelessly engulfed in a ball of wire mesh.Wrapping a submerged marker rope around the prop is equally frustrating, but seldom requires exiting the boat to remedy the problem.

So how can there be different degrees of “It can’t get any worse than this”, especially when dealing with the same issue?Aside from discovering that you don’t have anything to cut the wire with in the boat, the degree of this particular problem is usually based on how deep the mud is and the water temperature. Neither of those factors, however, contributed to the problem one day last week!

After standing on the dock in the pre-dawn darkness for the better part of two hours in a driving rain, we decided that

the worst was over and eased our way down the Intracoastal.

By the time we reached the lake, the wind had completely died and we were greeted with cool overcast skies.

It was one of those special October weather days you get only hours before the arrival of a front.We could do no wrong.The flounder stacked in the mouth of a small drain were eating a 3-inch Swim Bait like they had baled out on a two month diet the night before.At the same time, it was difficult ignoring several small groups of gulls working over trout only a short distance away.

She Dogs and Skitterwalks provided the most exciting bite, but the trout and small slot reds were eating tails just as well. And so it went until well past noon.The only negative was that Kyle desperately wanted to catch one oversized red before flying back to Indiana the following morning.His cousin and host, Kenneth, who fishes with me several times a year wanted it to happen as well.

Having finally decided that we would call it a day if we couldn’t find him a big red in the next hour, I idled into a small indention in the Louisiana shoreline while they split a warm Gatorade and a cold kolache.Less than a hundred yards off the bank the boat

Youth Weekend important for many good reasons OUTDOORS Capt. Chuck Uzzle For The Record

One of perhaps the most anticipated hunting days of the year is upon us; Saturday morning starts off the annual youth hunting weekend in Texas. Young hunters and adults alike look forward to this very special weekend for a variety of reasons. For many young hunters this is their opportunity to take center stage and reap the benefits of all the practice and preparation they have been through during the off season. The trips to the range, the work at the hunting lease, or perhaps all the scouting on public land will now hopefully pay big dividends once legal shooting time actually gets here.

Texas has a great history of promoting the next generation’s hunters and fishermen through various programs so the Special Youth hunting seasons are always very important. Sharing the outdoor experience with any teenager or child is both a luxury and a duty that adult hunters should embrace. By realizing that the youth of today will be the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts we are ensuring that the sport we love we will continue to thrive.

If you are planning on participating in this weekends hunts there are a few things to remember in order to make sure that the time spent in the field is a positive for everyone involved. Probably the most important thing to bring along on the hunt is plenty of patience. Don’t push a young hunter or add any pressure to the hunt, keep everything low key and all about them. Adults who get caught up in the moment can ruin the whole experience if they are not careful.

Whatever the young hunter wants to do is fine, if they just want to watch the wildlife or learn more about the habitat

then that’s okay.

Keep the experience positive, it’s not just about killing an animal or a bird. Also be sure to take along some vital necessities such as plenty of snacks, drinks, and even something to waste a little time like an IPad to keep them from being bored. Remember their attention span is short and you are catering to them, this is a special day and it’s not about the adults. One other staple that should always be in the blind bag, especially with kids, is toilet paper. Enough said, you will thank me later.

Now when the business of actually pulling the trigger happens be prepared for a wide range of emotions. Some youngsters have very mixed reactions after they shoot. I remember the first deer my son Hunter killed, we hooped and hollered and celebrated immediately. After we calmed down I took that time to impress upon him about what happens when you pull the trigger on a gun, “this is not a game and there are no re-sets” I told him. “When you pull the trigger on a gun and kill something it never comes back, it’s final, so remember that and treat guns with the respect they deserve” I added. Nothing makes a bigger impression in my book, especially when you tell them that could animal could be a human being.

Hunter still talks about that today so I know I got my point across.

One other bit of information to pass along is to be sure everyone involved in the hunt is properly licensed and has all the necessary tags, permits, and stamps required to participate. Check online or at the Texas Parks and Wildlife office in Beaumont for any and all questions concerning the subject. Nothing puts a damper on the hunt like a ticket.

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best. She is thrilled to be going to regionals with her teammates.”

Helm’s teammates qualified for regionals by finishing in third place at district.

Those runners are Helm, Victoria Welch, Melayni Wilson, Mackenzie Davis, Cheyenne Durio and McClane Downs.

Boys teams running at regionals include LC-M, which won the district team title, and Bridge City, which placed third.

LC-M runners are Peveto, Blake Kresser, Jackson Baeza, Rayce Piper, Braden Bridges, Matthew Erb and Stephan Kusek.

Bridge City runners are Ruben Valencia, Kyler Morse, Nolan Moore, Alex Miller, Drew Walker, Kollin Smith and Alex Williams.

suddenly lurched forward and the engine shut down.

Not another crab trap in sight, but the symptoms were unmistakable. I trimmed the lower unit out of the water and half-jokingly asked Ken if he wanted to flip a coin as to who went overboard. I was shocked when he agreed, but started peeling off my clothes when the quarter came up heads.

“I’ll go,” he announced with surprising conviction.“Shanna

would tear my butt up if she ever found out that I stayed in the boat while some worn out old guide stood half naked in the mud and cold water and I am sure that it would somehow get back to her!”

I handed him the dikes and gladly started putting my clothes back on when the “It can’t get worse “moment was upgraded.“Look,” shouted Ken as he pointed toward the open lake after cutting off only one

or two pieces of wire.”The redfish we had been looking for were exploding out of the water under a mixture of terns, gulls and pelicans.

We quickly pulled Ken back into the boat and I started their way with the troll motor.

We hadn’t gone fifty yards when they disappeared.We made several blind casts before they suddenly surfaced again even further away.And so it went for the next half hour as we chased them in vain with only the troll motor.

“A golden opportunity missed, but it could have been

worse,” I reminded the frustrated cousins as I eased back to the shallows to finish removing the trap.“No…it’s worse than you think,” announced Ken while once again removing his clothes.“I dropped our wire cutters in the lake when you were pulling me overboard.”

His assessment was correct.

It took two people in the water, a screw driver, a pair of vise-grips and a lot of cursing to finally clear the prop. Never say never!

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Orange County Church Directory Nuncio at border Mass prays for an end to barriers that separate people

Archbishop Christophe Pierre celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border offering prayers to break down the barriers that separate people.

Nancy Wiechec Catholic News Service NOGALES, Ariz. (CNS) -The apostolic nuncio to the United States celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border Oct. 23 offering prayers to break down the barriers that separate people.

Archbishop Christophe Pierre faced the immense steel border fence in Nogales as he and the bishop of Tucson and the bishop of Mexico’s Diocese of Nogales, Sonora, concelebrated the liturgy with people gathered on both sides of the border.

The nuncio began the prayer of the faithful with a plea for unity.

“Jesus, we come before you today as your disciples, sometimes filled with fear and doubt, even suspicion,” he said. “We pray to dismantle the barriers within our hearts and minds that separate us, who are all members of your body.”

Following his words, young people led the congregation in prayers for “needed immigration reform,” for humane treatment of migrants who don’t have documents, and for “security and justice for all.”

They prayed especially for migrant children, “who are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse,” and for all who have died in border violence, including border patrol agents, immigrants and innocent victims.

The Mass was the third such one this year along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. The liturgies were organized by Dioceses Without Borders, an effort of the dioceses of Nogales, Tucson and Phoenix to work collaboratively on issues that affect the church and people in the border region.

During his homily and afterward in an interview with Catholic News Service, Archbishop Pierre echoed the sentiments of Pope Francis in regard to borders and the care of

migrants and refugees, who the archbishop said all too often are looked upon as unwanted and as criminals.

“Borders exist all over the world, and borders are not bad, but borders should not be just a barrier -- should not be a wall -- but should be a bridge between people,” the nuncio said.

“Anything that goes in the direction of understanding, helping each other, discovering the beauty of the other is what is necessary to covert hearts and transform the world,” he said. “It’s time to break the obstacles that exist between people.”

To cheers from both sides of the border, Archbishop Pierre ended his homily with, “Viva Cristo Rey! Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe! Viva la iglesia santa!” (“Long live Christ the King! Long live the Virgin of Guadalupe! Long live the holy church!”)

Archbishop Pierre is no stranger to the people of Mexico. He served as nuncio in Mexico for nine years before being appointed as the pope’s representative in the U.S. But he said this Mass was his first visit to Nogales, Ariz.

In what seemed to be a spontaneous moment during the service, five young people ducked under a barrier near the border fence to hold hands and pray the Our Father with those on the other side in Mexico.

They stayed at the border fence until the sign of peace, offering their hands to those on the other side.

Carlos Zapien, music director for the Diocese of Tucson, said the special Mass was a statement that “faith can unite people.”

Zapien’s original score “Misa de la Misericordia” (“Mass of Mercy”) was used in the cross-border liturgy with choirs on both sides participating.

“Faith and music have no borders,” he said.

Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of

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Tucson said he was grateful for to Archbishop Pierre’s participation in the service.

“He represents Pope Francis, whose heart is along the borders of our world, caring for immigrants and refugees,” he told CNS. “The nuncio’s presence is a reminder of our Holy Father’s great love for those who are suffering, for those who are in need. So this was a very special celebration here in ‘ambos Nogales’ (‘both Nogaleses’) as we pray together across walls united in our prayer for one another.”

Among the hundreds of

people that gathered for the border Mass were those that serve the Kino Border Initiative, a bi-national migrant advocacy and service organization.

Bishop Kicanas expressed his pride in the group and in a group of young people, the Kino Teens, who work with the border initiative.

“Their enthusiasm, their spirit is a true blessing,” he said. “They believe in the Lord. They believe in the church, and to have these young people participating in our Mass here in ‘ambos Nogales’ was a true blessing.”

PCM Ugandan Choir in Orange on October 26th Parental Care Ministries (PCM) shares its Ugandan Choir with the community of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana on October 26th at 6 pm at North Orange Baptist Church. This amazing choir tour called “Run to Win” is free and has been touring through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida before completing their tour in Texas. PCM’s Director of Ministry Operations, Justin Hayes, has roots in Orange Texas and is excited to share this amazing group of Ugandan children and adults with our area. For more information on the October 26th free concert visitwww.nobcfamily.com

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He will be in the Southeast Texas area at the Orange County Convention Center located at 11475 FM 1442, hosting a conference on “Living In The Fullness Of Hearing Gods Voice”. Meetings are scheduled for Thursday and Friday Oct. 27th and 28th at 7 P.M. and Saturday, Oct. 29th from 9 A.M.-noon. This conference is free to the public.

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Old First Orange Baptist Church 5th Sunday Jim Wesson will be introducing a new quartet during this Sunday’s service at 10:45 a.m. at the Old First Orange Baptist Church located at 7925 Interstate 10 East in Orange. The evening service will start at 6 p.m. and will be the 5th Sunday Singing. Everyone is welcome to attend.

MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

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

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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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.

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945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

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Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

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

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Rev. Keith Tilley Sunday Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Biologists Battle Giant Salvinia Blocking Lake Access for Duck Hunters, Waterfowl Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN – At North Toledo Bend Wildlife Management Area, giant salvinia covers about half of the WMA’s 500acre wetland impoundment, blocking boat access for duck hunters and keeping migrating waterfowl from food and habitat. The problem would be worse without steady work to fight back the invasive floating fern, efforts that got a boost this year by recording funding from the Texas Legislature.

Hundreds of duck hunters will come to North Toledo Bend this winter, and they’ll still be able to hunt birds, but the giant salvinia problem does limit their options. According to WMA staff, it can literally depend on “which way the wind is blowing,” as floating mats of salvinia blow across the lake.

“In recent weeks the wind has been blowing from the east causing the western part of the WMA to be solid salvinia, with other smaller patches throughout the impoundment ranging in size from 10-15

square feet to several acres, and most of the sloughs or creeks have had some extent of salvinia in them,” said Bob Baker, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife biologist at North Toledo Bend.

“We try to keep it at bay using herbicide through a collaborative effort with our Inland Fisheries team,” Baker said, adding that this is complemented by $50,000 in gamebird stamp funds (paid by hunters) to help treat giant salvinia at North Toledo Bend this year and next. “The hope is that more duck habitat becomes available when salvinia is slower to grow in late fall and winter and begins to die and sink as a result of the herbicide work. Another issue is parts of Toledo Bend reservoir used by hunters to boat to the WMA may be packed with giant salvinia as well.”

Giant salvinia may be better known as a problem for fishers and boaters, but it affects hunters, lakeside landowners and many others too. And the hunting access problem is not limited to Toledo Bend.

Giant salvinia is bad on Caddo Lake Wildlife Management

Area this year and has been consistently bad for the last four years at least,” said Vanessa Neace, Caddo Lake WMA wildlife biologist. “The closer to the big open water you go, the less salvinia there is. This still allows for some good duck hunting here, but the salvinia is another significant reason duck hunting is not what it once was at Caddo Lake.”

Neace points to an April 2016 photo of a duck blind placed in what hunters would have called a great duck hunting hole on Caddo Lake.

“This picture was taken after the 50-year Caddo Lake flood of March 2016,” Neace said.

“The blind is draped in dead salvinia that was present during that March flood and simply clung to the blind as the water receded. I can show you photo after photo of this scene repeating at location after location, year after year, since about 2007. Getting to these locations requires a powerful air cooled boat engine and then it’s still not guaranteed you will get to that hole.”

Herbicide is also sprayed at Caddo Lake—EPA-approved herbicide that’s safe for use in

water, doesn’t hurt wildlife and is sprayed directly on the problem plant by trained contractors. It’s part of a multi-faceted, statewide effort to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species. The success of this effort also relies on hunters, fishers and boaters to help take action to avoid spreading invasive species. And biologists have another tool in their arsenal—weevils that eat giant salvinia.

“Here on Caddo Lake, as at North Toledo Bend, the Inland Fisheries Aquatic Vegetation Management Program hires contractors to treat our salvinia,” said Neace. “They use herbicide and they grow giant salvinia weevils. Fortunately for Caddo Lake, we also have the Caddo Biocontrol Alliance and the Morley Hudson Weevil Greenhouse.”

Bio-controls will likely never completely replace management tools like herbicide, but the weevils are showing progress. Some key boat lanes are more open now because of herbicide treatment, and there is evidence of giant salvinia damage caused by weevils.

But once a plant like this be-

comes established, eradication becomes almost impossible, and that makes steady management a necessity.

That kind of management, plus research to understand problems and explore practical solutions, is being greatly expanded because of a record funding increase in state dollars to fight aquatic invaders in waterways. In 2015, the Texas Legislative appropriated $6.3 million to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the 2016-2017 biennium to manage aquatic invasive species, an increase from $1.1 million in the previous two-year funding cycle.

Most of the funding is going for management actions to

control multiple aquatic invasive species. But thanks to the increase, TPWD has also been able to fund a giant salvinia awareness campaign, which is also supported by contributions from the Sabine River Authority and Brazos River Authority. The campaign reminds people to “Clean, Drain and Dry” their boats, trailers, and gear before traveling from one water body to another.

More information about how to identify and help control giant salvinia and other invasive species is at www.texasinvasives.org. Anyone can find more information about Texas public hunting and hunting at state wildlife management areas on the TPWD website.

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 26, 2016 7B

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Entertainment for the week

By Tommy Mann Jr.

If you are looking for some great music, then there are plenty of options to be found and heard across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, including shows featuring national acts on both sides of the Sabine River this weekend. Be sure to visit www.localmusicguide. net for more information on artists and venues.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Jimmy Kaiser @ Cafe Del Rio Rod Rishard @ The Capri Club Alex Rozell @ The Grill Romi Mayes @ Neches Brewing Company Zach Gonzalez @ Tradewinds Tavern Moses Nesh and Michael Edwards @ Victoria House David Joel @ The West Bar and Grill Thursday, Oct. 27 Brad Brinkley @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Strategy @ Cafe Del Rio Skeeter Jones Trio @ La Cantina - PA The Cadillacs @ Larry’s French Market Gleewood, Jape Stiejel, Cody Schaeffer @ The Logon Cafe Jimmy Kaiser @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub

Pug Johnson @ Madison’s The Stacey Brothers @ Neches Brewing Company Thomas Teague @ The Neches River Wheelhouse Zydecane @ Orange VFW Hall Delicious Fuzz, The Cryptics @ The Red Room Alex Rozell @ The Rodair Roadhouse David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Oct. 28 Bret Michaels @ Golden Nugget Casino The Ruxpins, Baby Birds @ Bar Local Mike Zito @ The Bayou Cafe #2 Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz @ The Boudain Hut The Tru Tones @ Cafe Del Rio LA Bayou Band @ Cottons Cay Pea Patch Orchestra @ Dylan’s Hell’s Engine, Stoned Mages, Semon Demon @ The Gig The Kings of Mojo @ Just One More Tavern Tin Pan Alley @ Larry’s French Market The Burnpile, Pearl Earl, Fubar @ The Logon Cafe Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub The RKW Show @ Madison’s Smoking Joe @ The Neches River Wheelhouse Tyler Darby @ Pine Tree Lodge Caylan Daughrity @ The Rodair Roadhouse Chalkline Empire, Pariah, White Trash Superstar @ Texas Rose Saloon Saturday, Oct. 29

Entertainment Neil Sedaka @ Golden Nugget Casino Roger Creager, Jamie Talbert and the Band of Demons @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Kollider @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Olivia Gardner, Boogerbear, Aaron Jimmy Harris @ The Art Studio The Fanatics, Britt Godwin, Jamie Talbert, Deep Creek Band @ Bridge City Community Center Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz @ The Boudain Hut The Rhythm of the Heart Band @ Cafe Del Rio Mark Reeves and Twisted X @ The Capri Club Aaron Williams @ Dylan’s Worm Suicide, C.O.F.F.I.N., The Disgustiods @ The Gig Kay Miller @ The Grill Twangsters Union @ Honky Tonk Texas Freddie Pate and Country Legends @ Jefferson County Singles Club Chris Miller and Bayou Roots @ Larry’s French Market LN and the Crush @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Tim Burge @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Jackie Stars, Aep, Peace and the Chaos @ Luna Live Mid Life Crisis @ Mackenzie’s Pub L.A. Roxx @ Madison’s Jerry Diaz @ The Neches River Wheelhouse Tin Pan Alley @ Pine Tree Lodge Caleb Williams @ The Rodair Roadhouse

Tony Faulk and Chaos @ Tammy’s The Fabulous Hellcats @ Thirsty’s LN and the Crush @ Tia Juanita’s Sunday, Oct. 30 Lone Star, David Joel Band @ Ford Park

Scott McGill Band @ The Boudain Hut Glenn Linderman Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Pine Tree Lodge Wayne Cook @ Suga’s Deep South Monday, Oct. 31

Fast Lemon @ The Capri Club Cryptic Insane Killaz, The White Noize, Chutes MaGoo, Wicked Brothers @ The Gig Cool Breeze @ Hardheads Curse and the Cure @ The West Tuesday, Nov. 1 Live Jazz @ Portus Lounge