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Pay increases proposed for county-elected positions Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Numerous elected officials could be getting salary increases next fiscal year.

Orange County Commissioners approved a proposal by a 3-2 vote on Tuesday afternoon to increase the salaries of numerous elected officials for the coming 2016-2017 fiscal year. If approved at the Sept. 13 meeting of commissioners court, the pay increases will go into effect on Oct. 1.

Weeks of potential discussion and speculation on pay reductions for elected officials, including a lengthy workshop on Tuesday morn-

ing, ended up working out in favor of most, but not all, Orange County elected officials.

“We had a lengthy discussion in our Banken workshop (Tuesday) about changes to the pay for elected officials,” said Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton. “There are a lot of ideas and there is no good way to go about making changes. My feeling from the feedback we have been receiving is to leave things as they

Donations of all sizes for the Orange Community Action Association (Meals on Wheels) were pouring in this past Friday, but a surprise check presentation for $10,000 by Ross and Eva Smith of Sabine River Ford helped to make fundraiser event one to remember. Pictured, from left to right, are the Sabine River Ford Alligator, Tommy Durham, Eva Smith, Denisha Keszeg and Ross Smith, Sabine River Ford; Stephen Lee, First Financial Bank; Ida Schossow, Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce; and Linda Hughes, Orange Community Action Association.

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Community comes through for ‘Meals on Wheels’ program Tommy Mann For The Record

The show of community support for a local organization which assists senior citizens throughout the county was nothing short of overwhelming this past Friday.

A fundraiser for the Orange Community Action Association, also commonly known as

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“Meals on Wheels,” was held this past Friday during lunch at Sabine River Ford in Orange. Organized by Sabine River Ford and First Financial Bank, the community responded with thousands of dollars in donations during the brief two-hour event.

“It’s been a great day,” said an obviously overwhelmed and thankful Linda Hughes, director of the Orange Community Action Association.

“Everybody has been so great about this and there has been so much support. I knew we had supporters, but the amount of support has been amazing. The number of people who have been here has surprised me.”

Hughes spent much of the two-hour event talking briefly with many of those who attended Friday’s fundraiser, which included friends, former associates and even family members of those who once utilized the much needed program.

“I want to thank everyone for their support,” Hughes added. “Especially Ross and Eva Smith, Stephen Lee and Denish Keszeg for organizing this. They have all done so much in such a short time to make this happen. It’s been a real blessing.”

Ross Smith, owner of Sabine River Ford in Orange, was pleased with the show of support from the Orange community.

“I’m really amazed with the

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are (instead of making any cutbacks).

John Banken, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 3, proposed raising the salary for more than a dozen officials. However, the salaries of Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton, Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt and

Judge Mandy White-Rogers, County Court at Law; and Judge Troy Johnson, County Court at Law No. 2 will not.

Some of the positions which will see pay increases of approximately $7,000 for the year include Orange County Constables in Precincts 1, 2 and 3; Justices of the Peace in

Precincts 1, 3 and 4, and the county clerk among others.

All of the increases will bring salaries in line to approximately $70,500 per year.

This proposed increases did not initially include the four Orange County Commissioners, but David Dubose, Orange County Commissioner of Pre-

cinct 1, stated it should.

“I would like to see the commissioners court not fall short on this,” Dubose said. “I know it won’t impact me, but we need to make sure they are taken care of. I know what is required of this job and it’s a

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Jim Wesson a tenor for the country gospel musical group the Chuck Wagon Gang off and on for nearly four decades, is now the Old First Orange Baptist Church music minister and looking to make the old harmonies sound new again. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Singer brings gospel past to life Dave Rogers

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If Jim Wesson was quick to find his way to music, the Old First Orange Baptist Church was quick to find Wesson as its Music Man. And now Wesson, a tenor for the country gospel musical group the Chuck Wagon Gang off and on for nearly four decades, is the church’s music minister and looking to make the old harmonies sound new again.

“Every three months, we have what we call our ‘Fifth Sunday Singing’ and the last one was a packed house,” said the man who often performed at the Grand Ole Opry. “It’s just good old fashioned Southern Baptist singing.”

Wesson, 72, was “discovered” by church members

shortly after he and wife Lisa retired to Orange two years ago.

They heard him performing for residents of The Meadows senior care center and the rest is history.

“When they heard me, they asked me to sing for the church,” Wesson recalled.

“Soon thereafter the music director retired and the pastor asked me to fill in.”

Wesson’s decision to make music his life came early.

“A lot of kids want to grow up and be a fireman or a policeman or something else,” Wesson said.

“I was introduced to southern gospel music as a little boy in Fort Worth, Texas at a little church. My mother and dad took me to a professional gospel concert when I was 11 and from that time, I didn’t want to be anything else.”

His church, Victory Baptist Church, had a talented music teacher as pianist who took Wesson under his wing.

“Chester York was the one who taught me how to sing harmony,” Wesson recalled.

“We put together a church quartet and I sang baritone.”

The Chuck Wagon Gang was founded in 1935 as a family quartet by D.P. “Dad” Carter and son Jim and daughters Rose and Anna.

The group got its break and name the next year, when it was hired by Bewley Mills’ Flour to perform as its sponsored singers on a daily show at radio station WBAP in Fort Worth. The sponsors would have the band perform at remote broadcasts that featured up an actual chuck wagon serving up sample biscuits, Wesson said.

Though no relation to the

Carter Family singers from Virginia, there might have been some crossover in their songs and their fans.

Wesson said the Chuck Wagon Gang was the first musical group to record “I’ll Fly Away,” now a gospel standard. The 1948 hit was one of the top gospel records of all time, selling more than a million copies for Columbia Records.

The Chuck Wagon Gang sold 40 million records in 39 years with Columbia, a longevity record eventually broken by Johnny Mathis in 2000.

Wesson sang with the Chuck Wagon Gang from 1962 to 2002. He was 18 when he started. He knew group member Eddie Carter from his church and was in-

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Senior Citizen Labor Day Picnic Sept. 5 Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

An event known for its celebration of community and for its fellowship returns this Labor Day. The 18th Annual Senior Citizen Labor Day Picnic will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5, at the Family Worship Center complex, which is located at 2300 41st St. in Pinehurst. The event will feature food, music, prizes and lots of familiar faces. Best of all it is free of charge.

“This is such a great event

for the community,” said Robbie Hood, City Administrator for the City of Pinehurst, which hosts the annual event.

“It’s a senior citizen event, but not just for those who live in Pinehurst, but for all of Orange County.”

Hood said the event has continually grown in popularity through the years and is now attended annually by several hundred people.

“This event is very popular because a lot of people get a chance to catch up with people they haven’t seen in some time,” Hood added. “There are people who use this holiday as

an opportunity to come back to town and visit old friends and family, and this just adds to the memories.”

Parking will be available at the church complex but is limited. Additional parking will be available at Sabine Federal Credit Union with shuttle service transporting guests back and forth between the complex and credit union.

The event is a true celebration of community because it is the community which helps support this annual Labor Day picnic through donations, including the meal which is catered by Robert’s Meat Market

and Restaurant, as well as the prizes which are donated by local businesses. An always popular prize which is given away is a rocking chair.

Music is always a big part of the Senior Citizen Labor Day Picnic and this year’s musical attraction is the Back N Tyme Band.

This year’s guest speaker will be John Zerko, a longtime councilmember and resident of the City of Pinehurst, who will present a brief history on the City of Pinehurst to guests in attendance.

Call 409-886-3873 for more information about this event.

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DPS enhances patrols for Labor Day weekend Staff Report For The Record

The Kiwanis Club of Orange took a trip this past week as the organization held its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Aug. 25, at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange to meet Maxine the Owl. Maxine is a14-year-old Barred Owl. She was severely injured at six-months old and had her right wing amputated.

Maxine resides at Shangri La and frequently makes appearances at local schools for educational visits with local students. Pictured, from left to right, are Shane Johns, Kiwanis Club treasurer; Patty Mouton, Shangri La; Maxine; Katie Fusilier Rather, Kiwanis Club president; and Kristi Charrier, Kiwanis Club secretary.

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lot of work. Some commissioners work other jobs, but some do not.”

Dubose opted not to seek relection this year and will finish the remainder of his term on Dec. 31. Johnny Trahan will run unopposed in the November general election and take his oath of office on Jan. 1, 2017. Banken was unsuccessful in his re-election bid for Precinct 3 and will finish his term on Dec. 31 as well.

John Gothia will take his oath of office on Jan. 1, 2017.

Both men stated they wanted to help look out for the future of the Commissioners Court and did not anticipate any benefits from the pay increase since they would not be returning to Commissioners Court in 2017. However, later in the meeting, it was clarified any officially approved pay increase at the Sept. 13 meeting would take effect on Oct. 1.

Commissioner Barry Burton of Precinct 2 was of the mindset to provide for salary increases for the elected officials Banken had stated, but he was visibly uncomfortable on voting on a raise for himself and other commissioners in the same motion.

However, it was Burton’s vote which proved to be the difference in pushing through the proposal as Commissioners approved the motion by a 3-2 vote with Carlton and Orange County Commissioner Jody Crump of Precinct 4 casting the dissenting votes.

The proposed salary increases, along with the benefits each elected position receives, will add approximately $108,000 to the Orange County budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

“We have about a $9 million surplus going into this year, so this should not affect the budget,” Banken said following the meeting. “Nobody has received a raise in the last eight years, so it was time.”

Banken also stated he would like to see other employees receive salary increases, but that would have to be a separate discussion as Judge Carlton is the chief financial officer for Orange County.

Prior to the end of Tuesday’s meeting, Mark Philpott, Orange County Constable of Precinct 3, addressed Commissioners Court.

“I know everyone up there has a hard job to do, and you take a lot of heat for it,” Philpott, a former city councilmember in Bridge City, said. “I respect all of your positions. I know it goes by your beliefs, but you gave us the opportunity to speak and get the frustration off our chests (at Tuesday morning’s workshop).

Thank you all for what you did (Tuesday).”

In other news, Orange County Commissioners took action on how to provide future funding for the Orange Community Action Association, also known as “Meals on Wheels.”

The director of the organization, Linda Hughes, announced in late-July that the organization was facing an uncertain financial future due to funding cuts, rising costs of insurance, an aging vehicle fleet and expensive repairs, along with a lack of volunteers.

Carlton stated Orange County Commissioners could better assist the local organization by providing funds in the form of grants instead of its usual method.

“We can help out by providing contributions instead of supplying them vans or personnel,” Carlton said. “These grants would allow the organization to be eligible to apply for other grants, which would better help them, that they could not apply for now through our current method.”

With the coming fiscal year, Orange County will provide an average of the past three years funding amount to the Orange Community Action Association in the form of a grant on or after Oct. 1. That exact amount was not immediately available following Tuesday’s meeting.

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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking Texas drivers to use extra caution when driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend. From Sept. 2 – 5, DPS Troopers will join law enforcement from across the state in looking for drivers who disregard traffic laws, including impaired drivers, speeders and safety belt violators.

“Texans are killed on our roadways every day because of reckless drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking, and DPS works around-theclock to help prevent these tragedies,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “During the Labor Day weekend, Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired and dangerous drivers, and we are urging drivers to do their part by strictly obeying traffic laws and finding alternative transportation if they plan to drink.”

During the 2015 Labor Day holiday enforcement period, DPS Troopers made 488 DWI arrests, and issued 8,515 speeding citations, 1,091 seat

belt/child safety seat citations and 1,062 no insurance citations. In addition, Troopers made 278 fugitive arrests and 224 felony arrests.

DPS offers the following tips for safe travel during the Labor Day holiday: • Don’t drink and drive – designate a driver or take a cab.

• Eliminate distractions, including the usage of mobile devices.

• Buckle up everyone in the vehicle – it’s the law.

• Slow down – especially in bad weather, construction areas and heavy traffic.

• Slow down or move over for police, fire and EMS vehicles as well as tow trucks and TxDOT vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated – it’s the law. (When you see a fellow motorist on the side of the road, slow down or move over a lane for them too, if it is safe to do so.)

• Don’t drive fatigued.

• Drive defensively, as holiday travel may present additional challenges.

• Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained before your trip begins.

Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired and dangerous drivers this Labor Day weekend.

‘Meals on Wheels’ community support response and amazed with the generosity from the people,” Smith said. “People have stopped by and bought multiple lunches, and others have brought us cash and checks for donations, and there have been some large donations. It’s just such a great cause and this organization is something our community cannot lose. It’s just been fantastic.”

Hughes announced in lateJuly the Orange Community Action Association was facing considerable financial trouble and she was concerned if an-

swers to funding problems were not resolved then the organization may not be able to continue.

She stated rising insurance costs, an aging fleet of delivery vehicles and increasing repairs, funding cuts and a lack of volunteers have all combined to make continuing to provide service to those in need more difficult.

The Orange Community Action Association delivers as many as 300 meals per day, while it serves approximately 385 meals per day, five-days-

per week. Of the meals not delivered to home-based clients, meals are taken to locations in Orange, as well as Optimist Village in Pinehurst, and locations in Bridge City and Little Cypress.

The Orange Community Action Association not only provides meals to its clients several days each week, but it also provides transportation to senior citizens are no longer afforded the luxury of driving.

For $1 per ride, the OCAA will transport seniors within the immediate local area so they

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can go shopping, make doctors appointments and various other errands.

The Meals on Wheels program delivers meals to senior citizens ages 65 and older and to those who are disabled. It also provides meals for those who are age 60 and older who eat at one of the food location stations such as the OCAA office and the one at Optimist Village, the Bridge City senior center and others.

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Astronomers Detect ‘Mysterious’ Signal 95-Light Years Away, A Message from Aliens?

Staff Report For The Record Astronomers have recently detected a mysterious signal from a star system. Adding to the intrigue is that the powerful signal was detected despite its location of being 95-light years away from the earth. Is this a case of ET phoning home?

“An international team of researchers has announced the detection of ‘a strong signal in the direction of HD164595,’” stated Paul Gilster on his blog, Centauri Dreams, adding, “No one is claiming that this is the work of an extraterrestrial civilization ... But the signal is provocative enough that the RATAN-600 researchers are calling for permanent monitoring of this target.”

The Russian radio telescope, RATAN-600, had first detected the signal emanating from star HD 164595 in constellation Hercules on May 15, 2015.

Astronomers from the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Special Astrophysical Observatory had yet to publicize their findings.

Now, they have urged the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) to take a look at HD 164595 in hopes of confirming their discovery.

SETI had immediately gone to work right after hearing about the alleged “mysterious” signal from HD 164595. Senior astronomer, Seth Shostak, is gathering all the information he can. For now, Shostak suspects the signal isn’t extraterrestrial.

“This is a bit of a puzzling story, as the Russians found this signal a year ago or so, but just didn’t let others know.

That’s not good policy, as what you really want is confirmation at another telescope, but... Is it real? The signal may be real, but I suspect it’s not ET. There are other possibilities for a wide-band signal such as this, and they’re caused by natural

An international team of researchers has announced the detection of ‘a strong signal in the direction of HD164595

sources (or even terrestrial interference),” stated Shostak in a report by GeekWire.

For now, Shostak along with his team are collecting as much data as they can. The work will be presented to researchers at the International Astronomical Meeting in Mexico by September 27.

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ing and leading the way. Shaye Smith, granddaughter of founding member Anna Carter, leads the current foursome still touring and recording.

Wesson performed with the group in the 60s before joining other groups or performing solo in the next two decades.

He rejoined in 1990.

“Most of my career has been in music and I’ve been very, very fortunate,” Wesson said. “I never got rich but I made a good living.”

And he never got tired of performing.

“If I get a whiff of diesel smoke, I feel like I need to get on a bus,” he said.

“The Chuck Wagon Gang was the biggest gospel group of choice for those country stars,” Wesson said.

“In the 60s, we did Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Hollywood Bowl in California, there was a ton of places,” he said. “We played at the Louisiana Hayride and the Grand Ole Opry numerous times.”

The group appeared on TV’s “The Statlers Brothers Show” and was voted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1988.

More than three dozen singers have been members of the Chuck Wagon Gang over the years, though it has mostly had a Carter family member sing-

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His big chance came at a Sunday dinner at the family’s farm in Azle, a suburb of Fort Worth. Though Dad Carter didn’t perform with the band anymore, he was still in charge.

“Anna called me to come out to the farm,” Wesson said. “I went out and sang and he said ‘This is the one you need to use.’

“I was given the approval of Dad Carter and went immediately on the road with them.”

Wesson loved touring. Originally, the Chuck Wagon Gang traveled by cars, then by bus.

“I can honestly say there was not a second, not a millisecond, of those touring days that I did not relish,” he said.

Gospel musicians and country musicians routinely played on the same concert bills. Wesson remembers singing before a crowd of 22,000 for a Hollywood Bowl show that included Johnny Cash, George Jones and Dottie West.

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From The Creaux’s Nest TRUMP SELLS “FLIP-FLOP” IMMIGRATION PLAN On Wednesday, Oct. 31, Donald Trump will again give another version of his immigration policy. On the Sunday news shows, three of his surrogates gave three different versions of what his stance on illegals are. The only thing they all agreed on was that Donald says he’s going to build a wall. It is almost impossible to build a wall on the rough terrain bordering the Rio Grande River, plus trying to navigate Big Bend National Park. A fence on the U.S. banks would leave the river on the Mexico side of the fence. Some Texas congressmen and state officials say Texas would be hurt by a wall. Others say it’s impossible to build a wall high enough that couldn’t be crawled over and deep enough that can’t be dug under. The wall would cost $25 billion or up. No congress, Republican or Democrat, would even approve that much for a monument to Trump. “A big, beautiful wall.” Besides $25 billion would go a long way toward rebuilding our roads, bridges, schools etc. That would add many jobs around the country. You can book it; a solid wall for over 1,000 miles will never be built.

That’s political garbage.

Donald says Mexico will pay for the wall. They sent him his own words back, “He can go “f@## himself.” Forget the wall, it ain’t never gonna happen, plus more Mexicans are leaving than coming in. President Obama has deported nearly three million illegals; If one violates our laws they are quickly shipped out. Donald won the nomination by telling his followers he would deport all 11 million. He would start rounding them up on day one. He also lied about financing his own campaign. The next report will show 90 percent of his money was raised. Rush Limbaugh laughs when he says, “What Trump is peddling is amnesty,” pure and simple.

Trump has been running a scam game, “Absolutely no amnesty,” is what he’s going to present Wednesday on his all new immigration policy, reaching out for Latino votes.

Trump can’t have it both ways. If I was one of the candidates he ran against and fooled the people into voting for him on total deportation, I’d want to hang him. “The Wall” Trump’s shyster game. *****I have to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

DANNY GRAY’S SON FIGHTS PRISON RELEASE Charles Dowden involved in the Capt. Danny Gray death was paroled last year. He lives in Orange and currently on state parole. His brother Billy Wayne Dowden is currently under review by the parole board. Danny’s son, Stephen Gray, is trying to prevent his release. He has an interview with the parole board next week. The other person involved in the killing, Clifton Blansett, died in prison. Stephen was 4-years-old when his dad was killed. He is now 45-yearsold and is a federal officer in San Antonio. He is asking for Orange citizens to oppose the release of Billy Wayne.

Sharon Bearden was the District Attorney that convicted the Dowden brothers and Blansett for the murder. If you would like to contact Stephen you may do so at his work number, 210-244-5331.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear of the death of Jimmy Johnson, age 84, who passed away last Sunday, August 29. Jimmy went by many names, but was most known as “The Bicycle Man.” For many years he repaired bikes and lawn mowers on Highway 408. Jimmy spent his life helping people but he enjoyed it.

He really was a fun guy. He fixed many mowers for me and repaired many bicycles for the Blue Santa Christmas give away. He helped Santa give them away. He helped stranded boaters and also helped find missing people. He was our friend, Joyce Dowdle’s uncle, her mom’s brother. There will be no service so we take this opportunity to tell this good man good-bye. R.I.P. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Red Cross chapter manager Bob Martin says he and the staff hope to move to new headquarters on IH-10 by the end of September. The new building is 14 feet above sea level and away from the Sabine River. ****Judge Pat Clark, 128th District Court, is homebound with Shingles, in his ear of all places. (Editor’s note: I recon that’s from listening to all that testimony for so many years. The doctor wanted to ground Pat for four weeks. He was back at work the following week.

I’m told if you ever have Shingles you never forget it. I’ll have to ask the Judge if the years have washed away the memory.)*****Longtime friend Kelly Price has purchased the Geter Funeral Home, made improvements and is holding an open house.*****Nellie Connelly, 87, died Sept. 1.

She was the wife of Gov. John Connelly. She was in the motorcade on Nov. 22, 1963, when President Kennedy was killed and her husband was wounded. Her most enduring image of that day was the mixture of blood and roses, yellow and red roses, splattered with blood.*****Sabine Federal Credit Union holds ground breaking to kick off upcoming expansion project on Strickland Drive. Those participating were J.H. Bray, President/CEO; John Read, chairman of the board; Miles Hall, Vic Nugent, Charlotte Foreman, Bill Bradley, Charles Atkinson, Ronnie Hutchison, Jamey Deloney and Don Crochett, all board members.*****Joette

Evans and Charles H. Webb celebrate 50th anniversary on Aug. 31. (Editor’s note: Charlie has since passed away and Joette has moved away to College Station.)***** Lorene and Ray Camp celebrate their 60th anniversary Sept. 6. *****The West Orange-Stark Mustangs defeat Dayton 26-9 before a home crown of 7,000. *****The Bridge City Cardinals open season with a close 24-20 win over liberty. Johnny Dishon had 179 yards on 27 carries and one TD. Cody Mills had 55 yards on 15 totes. Troy Luce was quarterback Dishon’s favorite target. He caught two passes for 55 yards. Dishon was 3 for 6 passing. *****The Orangefield Bobcats beat the Buna Cougars 28-7. Corey Shepard returned a kickoff for a 71 yard touchdown. Quarterback Brett Ramsey was 6 for 14, with 89 yards and a touchdown pass to Shepard. *****The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears beat Cancy Creek 21-12. The Bears are now preparing for game with W.O.-S. next. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Elizabeth Liz Navarre, 45, of Orange, passed away August 27. Services were held August 31. A lifelong Orange native she worked as a Healthcare Provider. She is survived by her father Emerson Navarre, daughter Shanna Hubbard, sons Harold Hubbard and Adrian Jones, siblings and six grandchildren.*****Darlene Faye Stewart Smith, 51, OF Orange, passed away August 28. Services were held Friday, September 1. A 27 year resident of Orange she worked as a lab technician, was a member of the Church of Christ and Lion’s Club. She is survived by her husband Denny Smith, daughter Linda Denise Richardson, sisters Diane Rae Stuckey and Donna Mae Terrell and granddaughter Julia Richardson.*****Janice Barrett, 74, of Orange, passed away August 29. Services were held Sept. 1. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 51 years, Durward Barrett. She is survived by her son Tommy, granddaughter Tara Barrett, and sister Shirley Verrengia. *****Funeral services were held September 2 for Fannie Jeannette Bland, 59, of Orange. She was a live in caretaker and enjoyed fishing and playing shuffleboard. She collected bears and was fond of country music. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Bland, Sr. She is survived by Leonard, grandchildren Kamrie and Janae Bland, brother Oliver, sister Linda, nieces and nephews.

45 YEARS AGO Pete and Carol Runnels lost their infant daughter last week.

Carol is in the hospital in Huntsville. She is doing somewhat better after having been in critical condition.*****New Navy lieutenants are Ned Riley, Paul Ruffin, Gary Sims and Earl Perkins.*****Spotted at Old Mexico Restaurant on Green Avenue in Orange were Rocky Colvin and his wife and parents; Judge Grover Halliburton and tribe; Corky Harmon was also spotted. He says before Frank Manchac left town, he handed his son a $5 bill for the boy to buy a meal. The tab came out to be $4.99. Corky swears Frank figured it down to the penny. *****Tommy White is in Orange Memorial after suffering a massive heart attack. *****Cindy Wade’s “School of Twirling” is taking registrations for fall classes. *****Tim, Tom and Buck hold first anniversary celebration at Superior Tire and Service, 105 W. Green in Orange. Bob Dartez is auto service specialist., Al Gradney, front-end specialist, Earl Jacobs, tire and service, Paul Guillary, fleet tire service, Mike Gunn, office manager. Black-wall tires sell for $11, add $3 for white-walls.*****The Opportunity Valley News, born at nearly the same time as the tire company, is located next door at 107 Green, in the Manchac Insurance building. Some of the writers for the Dunn-owned paper are Betty Drake, The Office Hound and David Frank. Sport “Strike two-Third down” by Pete Runnels and “By-Line”

by Gordon Baxter, a “Dear Abby” type column, “Ask Arlene” by Arlene Frances. (Editor’s note: Arlene is now better known as Dr. Arlene Turkel.) The official poet for the publication was Ernest Willard Frank. Lee R. Grimsley, Jr. editor.***** Wickersham Ford runs full page, color ad for a new 1971 Galaxie 500, 2 door, hardtop for $3,897.

A FEW HAPPENINGS The Mid-Atlantic Little League team from New York beat South Korea 2-1 to win the Little League World Series. That snapped a five year drought for U.S. teams. The win gave New York its first title since 1964. I believe that was the world championship team that longtime sports writer Joe Kazmar was on. I’m not really sure. If it was, hopefully he will write about it. *****Our friend, Raemarie Elway will work her last day Friday, September 2, at Bridge City Branch Bank in Orange. She has bought a new set of tires and come Saturday morning she will head to Florida and a new life. However, she plans her upcoming wedding to be held at home.*****A pretty good group showed up at The Lunch Bunch gathering last week to celebrate Marlene’s birthday. A few things we learned while visiting. Judge Janice says her grandson Matt Menard, a three-year starting catcher for Baylor, graduated, got a job in Dallas then was called by Baylor to return. It turns out Matt was red-shirted and had one more year of eligibility so Matt will again be the starting catcher for Baylor this coming season, then return to his Dallas job. ** Sheriff Keith Merritt, Capt. Don Harmon and assistant county attorney Doug Manning and another attorney drove to Mississippi Monday to appear before the Appellate Court on Tuesday at 8 a.m. They returned Tuesday evening. ** New incoming Tax Assessor Karen Fisher celebrated a birthday on Monday.

She rushed back to her post at Vidor Tax Office. She takes over for Linda Gunstream Jan. 1. **Shirley Zimmerman just returned from visiting her 4-year-old grandson in Dallas. **Alice Hartsfield said she is sub-teaching again. ** Commissioner Barry Burton stays far busier than he thought the job required. There is no down time. **Also staying on the go is Pam Scales Honeycutt who belongs to several civic groups. She’s a doer. **Mayor Pete Runnels left the Lunch Bunch to celebrate wife’s Charmaine’s birthday at the nursing home. **Attorney H.D. Pate is now walking with a stick. He says he has two worn out knees that need replacing but it’s like putting new tires on an old car that barely runs. **Joe Parkhurst says between he and wife Gayle they broke even in Biloxi. **Judge Derry Dunn had a great trip to British Columbia, just too short.**Constable David Cagle, who also stays very busy staying ahead of paper processing, got to take in a few days in Galveston. **County Clerk Christy Khoury, a nice lady, says her life is all about numbers.**Joel Stierman took a business trip to San Antonio. The rest of The Lunch Bunch just enjoyed the fellowship. The Bunch dines at Robert’s this week and PK’s Grill next week. Everyone is always welcome. *****A few folks we know who are celebrating their birthday in the next few days: August 31: Mary Behnke, Alex Murphy, Dominic Nguyen, Lauren Robertson and Dorene Scott all celebrate. Celebrities joining them are actors Chris Tucker, 45 and Richard Gere, 67, also singer Debbie Gibson, 46.*****September 1: Bridge City school teacher Pamela Layman Hayes, Virginia White and Haley Aldridge

celebrate. If Karen is still hanging out with Tony Fuselier, they celebrate their anniversary today. They are joined by TV show host Dr. Phil McGraw, 66, Miami Heat basketball player Tim Hardaway, 50*****September 2: Coach Cody Knight, a B.C. native celebrates today as does Peyton Choate, Vernon Dixon and Hannah Hall. Celebrities celebrating on this day are actors Selma Hayek, 50 and Keanu Reeves, 52 also football great Terry Bradshaw, 68... This is also the date Roy lost his mom and P.T. Thompson passed away in 2004.*****September 3: Former Pinehurst mayor, married to pretty Lyndia, T.W. Permenter, notches another year down the road of life. Also a nice lady Barbara Daigle celebrates today as does Tammy Stevens, Rachel Briggs, Thomas Tisdale and Ryan Fisette. Joining them are actor Charlie Sheen, 51 and Olympic snowboarder/gold medalist Shaun White. *****September 4: Ginger Williams, Jamie Forse, Shirley Choate and Beverly Hanes all celebrate birthdays.

Also on this day Judge Claude Wimberly and his lovely wife Pauline celebrate their 62 wedding anniversary. Celebrities joining them are singer Beyonce Knowles, 35 and comedian Damon Wayans, 56. *****September 5: Celebrating today are Jason Toal, Cindy Myers, Branden Bailey and Carolyn Ann Henry. Joining them are actors Michael Keaton, 65, Raquel Welch, 76 and Bob Newhart, 87. *****September 6: A great guy and good sheriff, Keith Merritt, celebrates today as does retired BCISD principal Randy Godsy, Penny’s better half, longtime husband, Gerald Leleux celebrates today.

Also Corrin Gonzales, Ouida Simonton, Robert Vidrene and Paul Rhodes. (Editor’s Note: On this day, Sept. 6, 1968, Lannie Claybar, 57, died in a Houston hospital. Lannie was born June 6, 1912. It’s hard to believe Lannie was so young when he died but also it’s hard to believe that today he would be 104. He’s been gone 48 years. That’s even harder to believe.)*****Some of you FOX News watchers might have wondered what became of their star White House reporter Ed Henry, who burned President Obama at every turn. Well, Henry, who is married to NPR Washington editor Shirley Hung, was suspended by former FOX boss Roger Ailes because of a morality clause in his contract. Henry reportedly sent raunchy sexting pictures of his penis to Las Vegas hostess Natalia Lima. FOX News continues to have moral problems.

Since Ailes let Henry go for lack of judgement, he’s gone for the same thing. Now Ailes is suing FOX. *****We were sorry to hear that Seth Trahan, a Little Cypress-Mauriceville grad, was involved in a motorcycle accident in Corpus. Seth is not doing well and has swelling on his brain. His family and friends are asking for your prayers to help pull him through. ***** The 1966 State Championship Team is being honored at this year’s Homecoming Pep Rally and Football game. It is hard to believe that it has been 50 years since that fateful day in Waco. Darrell Segura has been put in charge of trying to find all the players, trainers, managers, and coaches associated with the championship team. There are a few people he has not found. Darrell has asked us to list the following names in order to contact them. Mike Hyland, Jimmie Womack (possibly deceased), Russell Harvill, Thomas Robb and Wayne Leach. Darrell can be reached at dsegura@gt.rr. com or 409-720-9999.*****Gov. Rick Perry, who like Mayor Rudy, will do anything to stay in the public eye. Rick will be on Dancing with the Stars. I’ll bet he’s not as good as Tom DeLay. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Dey nicknamed Joe Comeaux’s little boy Warren, “TeeCon-nye,” which means a little bit bad or mischievous.

Joe has tried everyting but Warren continues to be a Cajun “Dennis the Menace,” plus, Joe has tried to clean up his language but so far dat hasn’t worked either.

Da utta day, Warren was on the church ground playing wit some acid dat he had in a jar. Da priest, Father Broussard, came up on him and said, “Warren, dat stuff is really not good for you to be playing wit.” Da priest took out a little bottle of holy water and said, “Warren, I’ll trade you dis bottle for dat stuff you got, da utta day I rubbed it on a lady’s stomach and she passed a baby.”

“Tee Con-nye” Comeux tink bout dat for a moment den he say, “Fatter, dat ain’t nuttin, da utta day me, I put some of dis stuff on a cat’s ass and he passed a motorcycle.”

C’EST TOUT Betting on the Future September is the worst month of performance for the Dow Jones Average. It has been for the past 50 years. When it happens, a lot of people will make it political and say the economy has peaked and is going to get worse. Don’t believe it. Now the market is assuming Hillary Clinton will win the November election but it’s a little early to count out Donald Trump. All sampling polls and surveys show Clinton with as much as a 12-point lead. If polls after Labor Day show Clinton with a two or three point lead it could cause a mood of uncertainty into a market which is convinced Trump can’t win. A Trump win would raise fears of a trade war with China, economic policy uncertainty and world political instability. After the first debate September 26, if Clinton still has a good lead the market will react with an instant upswing, to a 30 percent, meaning full correction. The U.S. employment market is churning out 200,000 plus jobs a month. New home buys are up. The market is in a wait and see mode, ready to spring forward when Clinton is the clear choice. What I’m picking up from local business people is that as president Hillary will govern like her husband Bill did. That’s what most business people are hoping for. Bill presided over the best U.S. economy in our lifetime. Meanwhile don’t let the September market slow down scare you. It will rebound as soon as it’s certain Hillary will be elected and Bill is advising on the economy.*****I’ve got to go. Thanks for your time.

Please shop our family of advertisers. Have a safe Labor Day weekend. See you at the Pinehurst Labor Day picnic. Good weather will bring a great turnout. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 31, 2016 •

Applications for BC Christmas parade

RSVP to hold 9/11 Day of Remembrance

Heroines of Jericho to hold meeting

Applications are now available for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce's 8th Annual Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 pm. is 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.

e Golden Triangle RSVP is serving veterans, military and first responders in Orange, Jefferson and Hardin Counties. Come out and enjoy a free lunch at Rockin' A Cafe, 3520 W. Cardinal Dr., Beaumont.

Key note speakers will be Sally Broussard and Sgt. Ken Carona. Carona will give a first-hand account of the events after Sept. 11, 2001 and discuss the importance of volunteering.

e Heroines of Jericho will have their monthly meeting Friday, Sept. 9, at 1 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 1017 Mill St., Orange. All heroines and knights are asked to please be present in casual white for ladies and white knights casual .

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. e 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. e 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.

WOCCISD to hold substitute orientation West Orange – Cove CISD will hold a Substitute Orientation on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the West Orange – Stark High School senior cafeteria. e orientation session is for new and current teacher, paraprofessional, food service, and custodial substitutes who have completed the enrollment process which includes fingerprint clearance.

All substitutes are asked to bring their driver’s license and social security card.

All substitutes are encouraged to attend.

Individuals interested in applying for substitute positions may visit the WOCCISD website at www.woccisd.net to apply on-line. Applications are also available at the WOC Administration Building at 902 W. Park Ave. Teacher substitutes are required to have 24 hours of college credit. Classroom observation hours are also required. Paraprofessional substitutes must have a high school diploma.

All WOCCISD substitutes are also required to complete background checks.

For more information, contact WOCCISD Human Resources at 882-5610.

Members of 1966 BC state championship football team being sought For the 2015 Homecoming game and pep rally at Bridge City High School, the 1966 State Championship football team will be honored. ere are still a few people (players, trainers, managers and coaches) associated with the championship team who have not been located. If you know the location of any of these people, please call Darrell Segura at dsegura@gt.rr.com or 720-9999.

Mike Hyland, Jimmie Womack (possibly deceased), Russell Harvill, omas Robb or Wayne Leach.

Gift of Life schedules 5K Color Rush Run e Julie Rogers Gift of Life will hold a 5K run Saturday, Oct. 1, in downtown Beaumont. Register for $25 online with the code "earlybird." Early bird registration ends Aug. 31, so make sure to get signed up today. ere will be fun, food and prizes.

Harbor Hospice to offer bingo Harbor Hospice is hosting their first free Orange Community Bingo on Sept. 27, from 8:30-11:30 at the VFW Hall on 16th St. e event is for adults ages 50+ only and seating is limited to the first 150 people. Admission is free Door and Bingo Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be provided.

Granger Chevrolet holds annual 5K walk/run In an effort to promote health and fitness in orange County, Granger Chevrolet has committed to organize and promote this 5K walk/run.

Start time will be at 8 am, at Granger Chevrolet, Oct. 15. Early registration is recommended. e event will be officially times (Chips) by the Driven Race Solutions (eDriven.net). Places will be recognized by age group and awards given. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and grab bag.

All proceeds of this event will benefit the United Way of Orange.

WO-S football tickets on sale Thursday Tickets for the WOS vs. LC-M football game at LC-M on Friday, Sept. 2, at 7:00 pm, will be on sale in the Athletic Office the following dates and times: ursday, Sept. 1, 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:003:00pm and Friday, Sept. 2 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm.

Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Prices are the same at their gate.

Showdown on the Sabine slated for September e 9th annual Showdown on the Sabine will be held Sept. 16-18 at the City of Orange boat ramp.

Race times will be Friday, 3-6 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 9 am-5 pm.

Entertainment will be provided by Jamie Talbert, Friday Sept. 16, at 7:30 pm., at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion.

No coolers, pets or bicycles are allowed.

For more information, call 883-1011.

American Legion to host Cajun dance e American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will host a Cajun music dance featuring the Dallas Street Ramblers, Saturday, Sept. 3, from 4 pm-8 pm. ere will be a cash bar available, no BYOB. Food will be available for purchase. ere is no cover charge.

For more information, call 886-1241, any time after 2 pm.

Motown legends The Commodores return to Southwest Louisiana for a concert at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. The group, which is known for hit songs “Brick House,” “Easy” and “Three Times a Lady,” performed a sold-out concert at another area venue earlier this year. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

Commodores grace Nugget stage

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record ere is no shortage of fun things to do around Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, including more live music than you can handle and even a national touring comedian arriving at one of the casino’s across the river. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for updated information on artists and venues and follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily updates and news.

Wednesday, Aug. 31 Alex Rozell @ Bar Local Mike and Amber @ Blue Martini Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Danny Dillon @ Buffalo Wild Wings Jimmy Kaiser @ Cafe Del Rio Thomas Teague @ The Capri Club Sabine River Bend Band @ Catfish Kitchen Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar John Guidroz @ The Grill Street Side Jazz Trio @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Rob Copeland @ Rikenjaks The Fuse @ Rush Lounge

Thursday, Sept. 1 Curse and the Cure @ The Bayou Cafe #2 Encore @ Blue Martini Bri Bagwell and The Banned, Pug Johnson @ Dylan’s Kevin Lambert and Michael Krajicek @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Skeeter Jones Trio @ La Cantina - PA Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Alex Rozell and Thomas Teague @ Madison’s Zydecane @ Orange VFW Hall Tim Burge @ The Rodair Roadhouse The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Twangsters Union @ Sawdust Saloon Total Strangers, Quincey @ Tacos La Bamba Friday, Sept. 2 The Commodores @ Golden Nugget Casino Encore @ Blue Martini The Rhythm of The Hearts Band @ Cafe Del Rio Under the Influence @ Cottons Cay Tim Burge @ Dylan’s Kevin Lambert and Michael Krajicek @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Alex Rozell @ Fantasea BBQ and Grill

See ENTERTAINMENT, Page 7B

Bayoulands exhibit on display at Dishman e Dishman Art Museum will feature Bayoulands Photographs by Jason M. Miller, Aug. 22Sept. 9, in the second floor gallery. ere will be a reception Friday, Aug. 26, from 6:30-8:30 pm. e exhibition features homographic images capturing the unique surroundings of Bridge City, which is surrounded by five bridges, bayou, marshlands and the Neches River.

It is a visual comparison to 91.3 KVLU's year long documentary series, Bayoulands, which explores the people and places of Orange County and airs the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 pm.

Christian Writer's Guild to meet e Orange County Christian Writer's Guild will have their monthly meeting at the Brown Hearing Aid Center, Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6-7 pm. ey are a group of local Christian writers and authors who meet to encourage and learn from each other.

It is back-to-school-time and not just for the kids.

Join us at this month’s meeting as we learn something fun in the world of writing. All are welcome at this free Christian Writer’s Guild.

BC Walgreens offering flu shots Walgreens in Bridge City, 1790 Texas Ave., is now giving flu shots daily during regular pharmacy hours; Monday-Friday, 8 am-10 pm; Saturday, 9 am-6 pm and Sunday, 10 am-6 pm.

Walgreens will also schedule a flu clinic at your business to keep employees healthy. For more information, call 409-792-0597.

Good Shepherd Lutheran annual fundraiser e 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 626-2585. e 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. e church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

WOHS to hold Class of '71 reunion e West Orange High School Class of 1971 has scheduled their 45th reunion for Saturday, Oct. 15.

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e event will be a casual, all day, potluck gathering at the home of a classmate on Cow Creek, approximately 30 miles north of Orange. Information is being sent by email (if available) or regular mail. e class also has a Facebook page titled West Orange High School Class of 1971. e following classmates have not been located: David Block, Dottie Block, Marsha Bridges, Kenneth Brown, Sharon Clark, Linda Gilmore, Larry LeBlanc, Philip McDaniels, Rhonda Moore, Gene Sims, Earl Trahan and Larry Whitworth.

For more information, please email Judy Armstrong Brimm at judydi_73@yahoo.com, or phone 409-988-1919; Vicki Siau Bingham at vbing74@gmail.com, or phone 409-779-0373, or Lyndell Kittrell Hodgkinson at lhodgkinson@gt.rr.com, or phone 409-988-2601.

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.

Dupont SRW lab plans reunion e next reunion for former and retired persons of DuPont SRW Laboratories of Orange, is scheduled for Sept. 24. Anyone who has ever been assigned to any of the Labs meets the criteria for attendance. is includes all technical and nontechnical persons such as custodial, electricians, maintenance and clerical who have either retired, been reassigned to another department or no longer with the company for any reason. We have 242 to date on our former and retiree list. If you, or know of anyone who has not been previously contacted, we would love to include you on our list for mailing of all the details and invitations. You may Email us at: srwlabreunion@yahoo.com or call John Ford at 409-882-2256 or 281-242-0262 with your contact information.

Zydecane to play VFW dance e VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Zydecane, ursday, Sept. 1, from 7-11 pm. Tickets are $6 per person. e bar is open for beer, wine coolers, sodas and setups; BYOB. For information, call 886-9738.

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Styx brings classic hits back to Lake Charles

By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record Never let it be said that Styx does not love the road.

Styx, a band whose career has spanned five decades, returns to Southwest Louisiana for a Labor Day weekend concert at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, inside The Event Center of L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-7453000.

Formed in 1972, Styx has sold millions of albums around the world while earning a loyal fan-base with its hits songs such as “Renegade,” “Too Much Time on My Hands,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Come Sail Away” and many more. The band is comprised of long-time members Tommy Shaw and James “J.Y.” Young, both on guitar and vocals. Rounding out the group is Lawrence Gowan, keyboards and vocals; Todd Sucherman, drums; and Ricky Phillips, bass.

Although the band has not released a studio album in more than 10 years, Styx has remained a popular concert attraction year-in and year-out and has had a very busy 2016 thus far.

“It’s been a really busy year with a variety of shows,” said bassist Ricky Phillips in a telephone interview. “The Def Leppard tour we were on last summer just kept getting extended and going into early this year, and we’ve done our own shows as well. We’ve played some large venues and small venues and places in between. It’s been fun.”

Another aspect of the constant touring and having such a loyal group of fans is that those fans have exposed their children to the music they love and, in some cases, a third gen-

Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Styx, featuring from left to right, Ricky Phillips, James “J.Y.” Young and Tommy Shaw, returns to Southwest Louisiana with a performance inside The Event Center of L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets.

eration of fans.

“It’s really kind of cool,” Phillips added. “It’s great that we get to play at family venues where there is no age restriction, like county fairs and state fairs. It’s so cool to see all those young faces along with our regular fans.”

While some fans eagerly await new music from Styx, others have do not have such expectations. However, Phillips believes recording new music will happen at some point.

“We will do it at some point, but we won’t rush it and do a hack-job,” he explained. “It costs a lot of money to make a new record and, to do it properly, we would have to stop touring. Touring is not only how we get paid, but it’s how our crew and their families get paid too.”

Phillips and the rest of his bandmates in Styx tour extensively each year and, in many cases, average approximately 200 shows per year. In order to keep it interesting, the band likes to mix up the set list when possible but Phillips knows there is only so much they can adjust.

“There are some songs we could never leave out of our set, like ‘Come Sail Away’ and ‘Ren-

egade’ for sure,” Phillips said.

“Those songs have stood the test of time. In fact, I think ‘Lady’ would be one of those songs that we could never leave out of a set.

“But there are songs I would like to see us play more,” he continued. ‘I miss doing ‘Snowblind,’ but we are doing that song more often lately. I like ‘Castle Walls’ a lot because it starts out with the bass, and ‘Midnight Ride’ is a fun song too.”

Styx is always working and the band just announced a fivenight run of shows at Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Las Vegas with special guest Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles.

The group has other plans in the works as well.

“We will remain in the U.S. and Canada for the rest of the year, but the rumor is we may go to Europe next summer,” Phillips added. “I haven’t seen any dates yet, so I don’t know if that will happen but we are always busy and we like it that way.”

Visit www.styxworld.com for more information on the band and visit www.llakecharles.com for upcoming events at the venue.

Escalating prices could create life and death access issues Staff Report For The Record

AUSTIN - “Texas pharmacists are very concerned and disappointed with the impact on patients that has been created by the rising cost of EpiPens – a life-saving epinephrine medication,” said Rene Garza, Pharm.D., president of the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) and owner of Stonegate Pharmacy in Austin. “As a pharmacist, I often hear the frustration from patients about the high cost of their medications like what has happened with Mylan’s EpiPen. Unfortunately, manufacturer-driven price increases such as this is becoming all too common and unacceptable!”

With a continuing focus on saving lives and increasing access to this life saving medication, the TPA worked to pass legislation that authorized pharmacist to administer an epinephrine auto-injector without a prescription when a patient is in a related emergency condition. The passage of the bill dramatically expanded access to this life-saving medication by making the treatment accessible in every Texas pharmacy. TPA believe so much in the importance of expanding access to this medication that pharmacists now offer this service to the public at no cost beyond the price of the product.

With only one epinephrine auto-injector product currently available in the United States, Mylan has a monopoly on a patient’s ability to access this medication in a simple to use version. “Epinephrine in an EpiPen is not a product that people have the choice to purchase or not purchase,” said TPA Division Director, Public Affairs Justin Hudman. “If you suffer from severe allergies, having immediate access to this product can truly be the difference between life and death.”

The dramatic price increase taking place will not only impact patients and their families, but will be problematic to

Licenses On Sale Monday To Include Donation to Hunters for the Hungry Staff Report For The Record Texas hunters and fisherman will encounter a new opportunity to donate money to Hunters for the Hungry when purchasing or renewing their licenses this year. Their donation will support a popular program that provides thousands of servings of venison annually to struggling Texans.

“Hunters for the Hungry brings healthy protein to struggling families while encouraging environmental stewardship,” said Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas, which sponsors the program. “It’s a win-win for hunters, landowners, processors and Texans who are struggling to make ends meet.”

The program, which is a partnership between Feeding Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and local meat processors, offers hunters the opportunity to donate excess deer meat to needy families in their community. The meat is distributed through a statewide network of regional food banks via local charities.

The new donation option resulted from legislation passed by the Texas Legislature in 2015. Roughly 2.6 million licenses are sold in Texas annually.

“We encourage all hunters and fishermen who want to give to their community to make a donation when they apply for a license this year,” said Cole.

Contributions from hunting licenses will allow Feeding Texas to expand the program.

Hunters who want to donate meat must bring either a white tail or mule deer to a participating meat processor, pay a discounted processing fee and receive a tax-deductible receipt for their donation. The proces-

sor grinds and packages the meat for distribution by a local food bank. The program has operated in Texas for over twenty years and has been managed by Feeding Texas

since 2012.

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The History of Labor Day Staff Report For The Record Labor Day: What it Means Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Labor Day Legislation Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in hon-

or of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

Founder of Labor Day More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.

Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those “who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.”

But Peter McGuire’s place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor

Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.

The First Labor Day The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.

In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday” on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.

A Nationwide Holiday The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and

amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sundaypreceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational as-

pects of the labor movement.

The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem.

This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and televi-

sion.

The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.

Department of Public Safety is asking Texas drivers to use caution during the Labor Day weekend Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking Texas drivers to use extra caution when driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend. From Sept. 2 – 5, DPS Troopers will join law enforcement from across the state in looking for drivers who disregard traffic laws, including impaired drivers, speeders and safety belt violators.

“Texans are killed on our roadways every day because of reckless drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking, and DPS works around-the-clock to help prevent these tragedies,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “During the Labor Day weekend, Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired and

dangerous drivers, and we are urging drivers to do their part by strictly obeying traffic laws and finding alternative transportation if they plan to drink.”

During the 2015 Labor Day holiday enforcement period, DPS Troopers made 488 DWI arrests, and issued 8,515 speeding citations, 1,091 seat belt/ child safety seat citations and 1,062 no insurance citations. In addition, Troopers made 278 fugitive arrests and 224 felony arrests.

DPS offers the following tips for safe travel during the Labor Day holiday: • Don’t drink and drive – designate a driver or take a cab.

• Eliminate distractions, including the usage of mobile devices.

• Buckle up ev-

eryone in the vehicle – it’s the law.

• Slow down – especially in bad weather, construction areas and heavy traffic.

• Slow down or move over for police, fire and EMS vehicles as well as tow trucks and TxDOT vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated – it’s the law. (When you see a fellow motorist on the side of the road, slow down or move over a lane for them too, if it is safe to do so.)

• Don’t drive fatigued.

• Drive defensively, as holiday travel may present additional challenges.

• Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained before your trip begins.

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Deaths & Memorials Charles Jackson, Sr. Orange Charles “Charlie” Allen Jackson, Sr., 71, of Orange, passed away Charles Aug. 28, at his Jackson, home surSr. rounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rickey Land of First Baptist Church in Nederland. Burial will follow at Mary Williams Cemetery in Orangefield.

Visitation will be from 5:008:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Orange, Nov. 10, 1944, he was the son of Walter Mitchell Jackson and Lois Alaine (Nation) Jackson. Charlie was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was also a member of the Lions Club in Orange. Charlie loved woodworking and even built his own house. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grand-babies. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Jackson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 52 years, Janice (Linscomb) Jackson; children, Charles Jackson, Jr. and wife Tiffaney, of Midlothian, Brandy Jackson and Daniel Fountain, of Orangefield, Chad Jackson and Pat McClain, both of Orange; grandchildren, Ashley Jackson, Brittany Jackson, Ethan Tait, Dale Charles “D.J.” Scheinost, Jr., Abigail Scheinost, Tyler Fountain and Gracie Fountain; sister, Patty Rucks and husband William, of Wylie; brother, Thomas Wayne Jackson, of Livingston and good friend, Clara Bergeron Thibodaux and husband Barry, of Vinton.

Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Jackson, Jr., Pat McClain, Ethan Tait, Daniel Fountain, Tyler Fountain and Jimmie Linscomb.

Faye Sherwood Bridge City Faye Cox Sherwood, 83, of Bridge City, passed away Faye August 25. FuSherwood neral services were held Sunday, Aug. 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was Pastor Mark Bunch.

Born in Tupelo, Ar., June 15, 1933, she was the daughter of Howard L. Morris and Leota (Smith) Morris. Faye was a retired Food Service Manager of Hatton Elementary, BCISD. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City and was also very active with United Methodist Women. She loved gardening and yard work. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Richter Food Program in Bridge City and loved helping people.

Faye will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Cox and Arthur Sherwood; parents and her brother, Robert Morris.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Thibault and husband Scott of Dickinson, Kelly Brown and husband Tom and Teri Trahan and husband Ricky, all of Bridge City; grandchildren, Ta-

batha Beck and husband George, Jennifer Coulter and husband Joshua, Ryan Brown, Brooke Littrell and husband James and Jaden Trahan; great-grandchildren, Leo Beck, Emily Perkins, Alyssa Coulter, Kellynn Nelson, Rylan Brown; brother, Dale Morris and wife Sandra of Kirbyville and many nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers were Ryan Brown, Jaden Trahan, Dale Morris, George Beck and Joshua Coulter. Honorary pallbearers wereTom Brown, Ricky Trahan, Scott Thibault, David Condron and Bill Condron.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Richter Food Program, at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611.

Oscar McCullough Nederland

Oscar “Jr.” Leonard McCullough, 89, of Nederland, died Tuesday, Aug. 30. He was born March 19, 1927, in Warren, SC, to Ruby Brogdon and Oscar McCullough, Sr. Oscar was a United States Merchant Marine veteran and the retired owner of Gulf Coast Independent Marine Surveyors.

Survivors include his son, Len McCullough and his wife, Lois, of Orangefield; daughter, Paula Sue Dungan and her husband, Adrian, of Nederland; grandchildren, Justin McCullough, Michael McCullough, Shawn McCullough, Chad Dungan and Clint Dungan; nine great-grandchildren and sister, Marylee Moseley of Edgefield, SC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Cleo Allen McCullough; parents and son, Glen.

A gathering of Mr. McCullough’s family and friends will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Broussard’s, Nederland.

His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Michael Carrier, III Port Arthur Michael Anthony Carrier, III, of Port Arthur, passed Michael away Aug. 27, Carrier, III in Port Arthur.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M., Friday, Sept. 2, at Ruach Ministries International, 1700 Imhoff Ave, Port Arthur. Officiating will be Apostle Glenn Alexander and Pastor Yoshi Alexander. Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery in Port Arthur. Born in Port Arthur, May 26, he was the son of Michael Anthony Carrier, II and Shandreal Monique (Scypion) Carrier. He loved to make faces, especially mean ones. Michael was a very happy baby and loved to be held. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his greatgrandparents, Lawrence and Oceola Scypion, Charles Carrier, Mae Drue Juneau and Vernell Rigmaiden.

Michael is survived by his parents; grandmothers, Amanda Mitchell and Elizabeth Carrier; great-grandmothers, Beverly Vitatoe and Mary Carrier; sisters, Maleeah Carrier, Heaven Carrier, Nevaeh Carrier and Michala Carrier; aunts, Emily Carrier, Shavonda Jackson, Ebony Mitchell, Michelle Carrier and Ambrosia Carrier; uncles, Roderrick Mitchell, Tramaine Carrier and Keith Rigmaiden, along with numerous other family members.

James Johnson Orange James “Jimmy” Johnson, 84, of Orange, passed away Aug. 28, in Orange.

Born in Ava, Mo., Jimmy was the son of Horace Eugene Johnson, Sr. and Delpha Margaret (Barnes) Johnson. He spent time fixing bicycles for the Blue Santa at Christmas, where they referred to him as “The Bicycle Man”. He was a member of a rescue squad that helped stranded boaters and missing people. They called him “Mr. Toothless.” Jimmy was also known as the “Lawnmower Man”, as he repaired lawnmowers. Jimmy had a great sense of humor and was a loving husband.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, James E. Johnson, Jr. and Danny Lee Johnson; three brothers; and three sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Patsy J. Johnson; children, Jeannie Louise Hunley and Paul Adam Johnson and wife Janet; son-in-law, Larry Hunley; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and sisters, Mary Ann Stanley and Sue Bellette.

Frankie Marshall Vinton Frankie Vincent Marshall, 73, of Vinton, passed away Aug. 28, in Lake Charles Frankie while surroundMarshall ed by his loved ones. A burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

A memorial visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Dec. 1, 1942, he was the son of Van Marshall and Mary (LaRussia) Marshall.

Frankie was a supervisor at Southwest Steel Company. He enjoyed building and welding things and took part in constructing the clock tower in Orange as well as parts of Delta Downs Casino. Frankie enjoyed gardening, going to the casino and loved spending time with his dog, PhePhe. Frankie was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Terry Marshall; sisters, Frances Choate, Betty Ann Busby and Kathleen Busby and brother, Joe Marshall.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Debra “Debbie” Marshall; children, Gene Marshall, Frankie Marshall, Jr. and wife Tammie and Vanessa McIntire and husband Louis; step-daughters, Falina Mendenall, Kathy Landry and Michelle Landry; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild with one on the way; sisters, JoAnn Tiemann, Shirley Freeman and husband Ruben and Rose Ward; niece, Ann Ford and his beloved dog, PhePhe.

Pat Hoffpauir Orange Pat Hoffpauir passed away peacefully Aug. 27, in Orange, at the home of her Pat daughter. She Hoffpauir was surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, Sept. 1, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with burial to follow at Hillcrest

Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 5-8 pm, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Pat was born Dec. 6, 1937 in Beaumont, to Robert and Maurine Fogal. She graduated from French High School where she was a proud member of the Buffalo Bells drill team. Some of her dearest friends were former classmates. She had several occupations during her life, but is most remembered for operating the Little People Daycare from her home. Numerous children in the Little Cypress area were cared for by “Miss Pat”.

Her absolute greatest joy in life was spending time with her family who she loved fiercely and sacrificially. She proudly attended recitals, ballgames, performances and parties, even if it meant traveling miles out of town.

She rarely said no to those she loved. She truly found pleasure in doing thoughtful and special things for them. Her infectious laugh, generous spirit and hilarious antics will be missed. She suffered a devastating stroke in November 2011, which greatly diminished her mobility and speech, but her zest for life continued; she faced her trials with grace and courage until the end.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Hoffpauir; sister Penny Kelley and her infant daughter.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Terri Sims and husband Scot of Orange; son, Marty Mauer and wife, AnaMaria of Trophy Club and stepdaughter, Tanya Gauthier and husband, Gary of Mauriceville; grandchildren, Traci Fontenot and husband, Dustin of Houston, Julie Jones and husband, Tye of Levelland, Garrett Gauthier and wife Katey, Carly Derouen and husband, Tyler, all of Orange and Nicolas and Victoria Mauer of Trophy Club; great grandchildren Marin and Miller Fontenot and Graham Gauthier; sister, Claire Covington and husband, Don of Orange; brother, Robert Fogal and wife, Jordan of Wetumpka AL; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews that she loved dearly.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire loving staff of Southeast Texas Hospice, especially Chanet Turner, whose dear friendship with our mother began years ago. We appreciate the kind and compassionate care you each provided.

A very special thanks to her faithful caregivers for the past four years, Velta Smith and Annette Joseph. Thanks also to Intrepid Home Health.

Adam Bothwell Orange Adam Gary Bothwell, 25, of Orange died Wednesday, Aug. 24, at his Orange resiAdam dence.

Bothwell A native of Manchester, NH, he was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Orange several months ago. Adam was a member St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beaumont and he was a born again Christian. Adam was a volunteer at North Early Learning Center in Orange and he loved to work with children. He played Bass for the band at Harmony Baptist Church in Vidor.

Adam loved magic, art, music and pokemon, his favorite superhero is Batman and he considered his friends as family.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday, Sept. 4, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

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Adam is survived by his wife Jehssikah Bothwell; son Solomon Bruce Wayne; daughters Josephina Kristine Marie, Anastazia Nicole Alexandra and Aisylin Mari Jane all of Orange; father William Bothwell and his wife Heidi of Hooksett, NH, mother Natalie Lockhart of Vidor; brothers James Patrick Bothwell of Beaumont and Shane Harris of Vidor.

James Brown Orange James Allen Brown, 56, of Orange, passed away Aug. 27, at St. James Elizabeth HosBrown pital in Beaumont.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, Sept. 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. David Millner, of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Orange, Oct. 16, 1959, he was the son of Revel Brown and Thelma Elmore Brown.

James loved spending time with his son, grandchildren and family. He was a very caring man and would do for everyone before he would do for himself. He was also an excellent caregiver for his mother and aunt. He worked with his brother as a carpenter and loved watching NASCAR. James was preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by his father, Revel T. Brown, Sr.; son, James Allen Brown, Jr. and wife Kourtney of Angelton; two grandchildren, Ryland and Peighton Brown; brothers, Robert Brown and wife Billie of Vidor and Revel T. Brown, Jr. of Sulphur, LA; aunt, Velma E. Odom and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lola Duncan Orange Lola Granger Tarter Duncan, 97, of Orange, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 27, Lola at The MeadDuncan ows of Orange.

Services were Monday, Aug. 29, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with a committal service following at Bland Cemetery in Orange.

Lola was born Monday, March 3, 1919, to the late Ella Gertrude (Newton) and William Raymond Granger in Orange, where she was raised in the Winfrey Community. As a member of the Winfrey Community, Lola attended the Old Winfrey School before transferring to Orangefield High School. Lola was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 55 years. She was an active member of the Second Baptist Church in Bridge City, for 57 years where she taught Sunday school for many years. In 2015, Lola became a member of the First Baptist Church in Orange. Lola was described by those she loved as a wonderful woman who was loved by everyone she met. Traveling was something that Lola thoroughly enjoyed doing with her family; she was described as always being ready to go! She was also a wonderful cook who enjoyed baking and cooking good Southern food.

Those honoring Lola as Pallbearers were David Smith, Scott Malagarie, Donnie Sledge, Wade Gauthier, Malcom Davis and Herman Dupuis. Honorary Pallbearers were George Duncan, Felix Smith, Tom Brooks and Charlie Phillips.

Those preceding Lola in death are her parents; son, Jimmy Lynn Tarter; brothers, Ovie Granger and Williard Granger; first husband Elmer Tarter and her second husband Robert Duncan.

She is survived by her son Bobby and his wife Phyllis of Bridge City, granddaughter Alison Tarter, sister Nora Davis of Orange, brother-in-law George Duncan and his wife Janet of Bridge City and many other relatives whose lives she touched and who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Orange County Meals on Wheels.

Johnny Harrison Orange Johnny Harrison, 64, of Orange, passed away Aug. 24, at his home. Funeral Johnny services were Harrison held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home

in Orange, with a graveside service held at Ferrell Cemetery.

Born in Haleyville, Al., Aug. 18, 1952, he was the son of Gene Harrison and Vena Berry Harrison. Johnny loved serving the Lord as a minister at Sour Lake Christian Church, as well as other local churches. He also worked as a probation officer in Orange and Vidor. He enjoyed watching baseball and football and visiting with friends and strangers, as he would talk to anyone. Johnny will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Shariesa Harrison.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Eugene Harrison, of Houston, Casandra Hope Chaoui-Harrison, of Houston and Joseph Harrison and wife Samantha, of Groves; grandchildren, Isaac Chaoui, Kaileigh Harrison, Gracie Harrison, Derek Harrison and Zoey Harrison and his sisters, Sharon Meyer and husband Glen, Bonnie Borel and husband Ricky and Kathy Hutson and husband Robert.

Sharon Davis Orange Sharon Bilowich Davis, 68, of Orange, passed away Aug. 25, in Beaumont, Sharon after a long Davis battle with MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome.)

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating was Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at a later date at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Orange, Dec. 1, 1947, she was the daughter of John “Ski” Bilowich and Dale Riggs Zeto Bilowich. Sharon graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1966. She attended beauty school and worked as a hair stylist for many years. She then attended Lamar-Orange where she received her Certified Nurse Assistant certificate. She worked at Orange Memorial Hospital for several years. Following a brief retirement from nursing to care for her father, Sharon accepted a position with Delta Downs Casino in Vinton, as a guest relations attendant and worked there prior to becoming ill. Sharon loved bowling and got her love of sewing from her mother. Sharon was very involved with her grandchildren and volunteered in the kitchen to prepare meals for the youth group.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Melissa Davis Usie and husband Randy, of Orange and John M. Davis and fiancé Jenny Crisman, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Andrew Usie and Katelyn Usie; brother, Frank Zeto and wife Marie, of Orange; sister, Rose Simar and husband Bill, also of Orange; niece and Godchild, Laura Dougharty, niece, Liz Foshee; nephews, Mike Zeto, Nick Zeto and Mark Simar; along with several great-nieces, great-nephews and one great great-niece.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to A.S.K. (Adaptive Sports for Kids) at P.O. Box 332, Nederland, TX 77627 or Keysis Youth Ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 4300 Meeks Dr. Orange, Texas 77632.

Doris Denmon Orange Doris Mary Hebert Denmon, age 89 of Orange passed away peacefully Doris Aug. 25, in Denmon Lake Jackson.

Funeral services Monday, Aug. 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Father Joseph Daleo, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Doris was born on July 22, 1927 in Orange, to Clama and Celestine Hebert. She married James Hardy Denmon in 1947 until his death in 2005.

Doris loved her family and was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was a Gray Lady at Orange Memorial Hospital, as well as a Campfire Girl and Bluebird leader. Doris was an avid gardener and an excellent cook and seamstress. She loved shopping and traveling with her husband throughout North America and Europe.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband; sib-

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Orange County Church Directory Murdered nuns recalled for their generosity, service in Mississippi

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MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974

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JACKSON, Miss. (CNS) -- The deaths of Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill demand justice, but not revenge, Franciscan Father Greg Plata said during a memorial Mass for the women religious in the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle.

“I truly believe with all my heart that Margaret and Paula would tell us that we need to keep loving,” said the priest during the Aug. 29 Mass.

Father Plata is sacramental administrator of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Lexington, Mississippi, the parish in which the sisters were active.

Sister Margaret, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis in Milwaukee, and Sister Paula, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, were recalled by family and friends in prayer services and Masses in the days after they were found dead Aug. 25 in the Durant, Mississippi, home they shared.

Rodney Earl Sanders, 46, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, has been charged with two counts of capital murder, larceny and burglary in connection with the incident.

The day before the Mass, representatives of the sisters’ religious communities and families issued a statement opposing the death penalty for the suspect charged in their deaths.

“Many people will be dismayed, even angered at the joint statement the School Sisters of St. Francis and the Sisters of Charity made stating that they are opposed to the death penalty that could be imposed on the person who committed this

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lings, Ruby Ballard, Bruno Hebert and Harris Hebert.

Doris is survived by her children, Becky Rogers, Marilyn and husband, Bryce Matthews, Ramona Denmon, James Gary Denmon and wife, Mary Ellen, David Denmon and wife, Penny; granddaughter, Lynn Rogers and April Plata-Rogers; grandson, James Ryan Denmon and two great grandchildren, Noah Clark Rogers and Ella James Denmon. She is also survived by her brother, A.C. Hebert and wife, Jane and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were David Denmon, James Gary Denmon, Bryce Matthews, James Ryan Denmon, Gerald Sanders, Bubba Collier and Noah Rogers. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Denmon, Bobby Murphy, Ray Caillier and Joe Rogers.

The family would like to extend gratitude to the entire staff of Elmcroft Assisted Living and Ann Nesbitt of Amed Hospice and her staff for the loving care and support for Doris and her family for making her passage a peaceful and comfortable experience.

Hazel Jones Mauriceville Hazel Floraine (Stout) Jones, 88 of Mauriceville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family Monday, Aug. 22.

Her family is honoring her wishes for cremation, which will be arranged with Dorman Funeral Home. A memorial service was held Monday, Aug. 29, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Jones Flo was born in Beaumont Aug. 12, 1928 to the late Hazel Estelle (Kirl) and Willis Washington Stout, Jr. She was a lifelong resident of the southeast Texas area and spent many years working in customer service, and sales. Flo was a loving, giving mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and a special aunt to many. Flo always put her family first. She was also a strong and independent woman who took pride in the fact that she was able to take care of herself and her home. She enjoyed spending time and playing with her great-grandchildren Leanna, Ethan and Emma Davidson, working in her flower garden, taking care of her puppies, listening to Elvis, traveling and going crabbing with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lee Morris Jones.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Melanie (Jones) Davidson and her husband, Jimmy Jack of Mauriceville and sons, Roy G. Stout and his wife, Carol, all of Mauriceville Rodney Jones and his wife, Suzette of Conroe and Don Jones and his wife, Dawn of Magnolia; grandchildren, Ryan Jones, Debbie Permenter, Monica Wyatt, Kenneth Stout, Jimmy Lee Davidson, Robert Davidson and Tyler Jones and her 13 great-grandchildren.

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Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill were both nurse practitioners who had come to Mississippi to help the poor.

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terrible crime,” Father Plata said at the Mass. “But think of the powerful statement that makes. At the heart of Christianity is forgiveness. ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do.’

“Forgiveness isn’t something we do on our own. It is something we choose to do with God’s grace,” the Franciscan said.

During a brief vigil at the sisters’ home Aug. 27, representatives of the religious orders called for a period of reflection and remembrance.

Sister Susan Gatz, president of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, and Sister Rosemarie Rombalski, of the School Sisters of St. Francis, went into the women’s home prior to the ceremony for prayer, closure and reflection. In the kitchen, they discovered a loaf of bread in a bread maker. The simple act -- typical of the sisters who were known for being generous with their good food -- turned into a life-giving symbol for the communities.

“Marge and Paula really had that sense of offering bread to each other. The bread of life, the bread of energy, the bread of hope,” Sister Rosemarie said.

The Sisters broke the loaf in half to share with their respective communities in Milwaukee and Nazareth, Kentucky.

About 300 people gathered at St. Thomas Church the evening of Aug. 27 for another vigil. In addition to the more than 100 people packed inside the tiny sanctuary, another 200 watched a video feed from a tent on the lawn.

Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz of Jackson presided over the service, but Father Plata offered a homily. He remembered the sisters as great cooks, gardeners, generous souls and hopeful women of the Gospel.

“As Christians, we only have one choice, to move on in hope,” he said.

As the families cope with the loss of their loved ones, they also worry about the people of Durant and Lexington.

“A big hole in the universe and in our hearts,” is how Annette Held described losing her older sister. “Sister Margaret was a wonderful and gracious person, always a concerned about others and certainly the spiritual leader of the family. This tragedy is leaving a big hole for us. We are also worried because there is no one to carry their ministry now and that has been very important for so long for the community they lived in and for our family too. We keep wishing we knew what will happen next at the clinic.”

Rosemarie Merrill, Sister Paula’s sister and who made the trip to Mississippi from her home in Stoneham, Massachusetts, expressed a similar concern. “(Sister Paula’s) faith was very strong. And she was a wonderful nurse,” she said. “I feel so bad for the people of Holmes County because they’ve lost so much. The care they provided leaves a huge void. They would do anything for their patients.”

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Kaz’s Fearless Forecast Games This Week Joe Kazmar For The Record

WOS Mustangs over LCM Bears This can be called a cross-town rivalry or whatever you want, but the facts are that the Mustangs can win by as many points as they choose. Hopefully Battlin’ Bear pride will help make it a decent game to watch. There will be no home-field advantage in this one.

Bridge City over North Forest Don’t know much about the Cardinals’ Friday night opponent, but if last week’s 56-15 trouncing of Hamshire-Fannett was any indication, Big Red should coast to victory No. 2 of the season.

Orangefield Over Kirbyville If the Bobcats don’t let last week’s big win over Buna given them the “big head”, they should be able to travel up to Kirbyville and come back with a big upset victory, because not many are picking the Bobcats to win.

Deweyville Over Burkeville The Pirates had a relatively easy time subduing Colmesneil at home last week, but they had better be ready for a much sterner test at Burkeville Friday night. The game will begin three straight road contests and should give the Pirates a much better idea of what kind of team they have when they return back to Pirate Stadium.

ORANGE COUNTY FOOTBALL: WEEK ONE HHH The Record: Feature Game of the Week

Bobcats blank Buna in opener, 45-0 Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The Orangefield Bobcats dominated both sides of the ball all night and shut out the visiting Buna Cougars, 45-0, to open the 2016 football season.

Orangefield (1-0) used a opportunistic defense throughout the night as the Bobcats recovered four Cougars fumbles, and then let the offense pick apart the Buna defense for quick scores on its way to the shut out victory.

It was definitely not Buna’s night as Trent Nugent fumbled the opening kickoff and gave the Bobcats offense the ball at the Cougars 34 yard line. Orangefield made Buna pay for that turnover quickly as tailback Wesley Frillou sprinted around the right end and scampered 32 yards for the first score of the night and 7-0 lead after the extra point by Jacob Rainey.

The Bobcats defense held Buna to a three-and-out on its next series and got the ball back at the Cougars 49 yard line. However, the Cougars defense stiffened and Orangefield faced a fourth down and 8 yards to go at the Buna 25-yard line. Coach Josh Smalley sent in kicker Jacob Rainey who nailed a 42 yard field goal with plenty of room to spare and put the Bobcats up 10-0 with 5:50 remaining in the first quarter.

The Orangefield defense once again answered the call and sent Buna’s offense back to the sideline following another three-and-out series in which the Cougars could only net 3 total yards.

A big punt return by Zach Dis-

Orangefield Bobcat quarterback Caleb Kress scampers for yardage in the 45-0 season opener over Buna.

RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

chler appeard to give the Bobcats excellent field position deep in Cougars territory, but a block in the back penalty, the only penalty of the night for Orangefield brought the ball back to the Buna 47 yard line.

It didn’t matter.

Orangefield quarterback Caleb Kress masterfully managed the Bobcats potent Slot-T offense and kept the Cougars defense off-balance most of the night. Facing a third and six from the Buna 30yard line Kress handed the ball to fullback Christopher McGee (10

rushes, 69 yards), who powered through the defense for a 30 yard touchdown and a 17-0 lead.

Buna looked to be moving the ball for the first time on the night on its next series, but another Nu-

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Vidor Over Pasadena Mem. (Thurs.)—The Pirates may have underestimated Barbers Hill’s talent level last week, but they should be much more prepared for this trip to Pasadena tomorrow night.

Bryan Allen- Over Orange Community Christian The Lions had to go two overtime periods to get by Spring Providence last week and will have to play better to come up with this road victory Friday night.

Lamar U- Over Coastal Carolina The Cardinals will have to get their offense cranked up early if they expect to get a jump on this quality opponent. Defensively, the Big

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Bridge City’s Hunter Denton sets his sights on the goal line as he takes the opening kick-off 102 yards for a TD in the 56-15 victory.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

WOS Mustang Jeremiah Shaw picked up right where he left off last season, scoring three touchdowns, rushing for 68 yards and catching 3 of 3 passes for 43 yards.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Caleb Honeycut breaks loose for the Bridge City Cardinals as Big Red racks up 430 yards rushing against opening night opponent Hamshire-Fannett.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Local teams make strong showing opening weekend The opening weekend of high school football was a good weekend for the majority of local teams as several came away with victories on opening night.

West Orange-Stark, Bridge City and Orangefield dominated their opponents and LC-M gave Jasper all it could handle before losing in a closely contested game.

WO-S shuts out Nederland The West Orange-Stark Mustangs picked up right where the team left

off in 2015, as the Mustangs galloped past the Bulldogs, 42-0, this past Friday at Dan R. Hooks Stadium in West Orange.

The Mustangs claimed the team’s 100th shut-out in school history and, in the process, delivered Nederland it’s first shut-out loss since 2007.

WO-S used a well balanced attack to keep the Bulldogs off balance all night as Mustangs quarterback Jack Dallas completed 10 of 19 passes for nearly 170 yards, while the running attack netted another 200 yards on the ground. Not to be outdone, the

Mustangs “Chain Gang” defense corralled the Bulldogs offense and limited it to 105 total yards.

WO-S (1-0) will travel across town this week to Little Cypress to take on the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears for coveted Orange Bowl trophy at 7 p.m., Friday.

The Bears and Mustangs have held very competitive games in recent years, including the 2015 contest which WO-S won, 26-13, and another is expected this Friday as the crosstown rivalry continues.

Jasper outlasts LC-M, 25-13 Despite a nearly 90-minute weather delay this past Friday night, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears gave the Jasper Bulldogs all it could handle at Bulldog Stadium.

LC-M jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and were tied with the Bulldogs 7-7 at the half, and it remained tied 13-13 into the fourth quarter.

Jasper finally got some momen-

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Bridge City Cardinal runningback Cayce Draper heads for the goal line in one-of-four touchdowns he posted against Hamshire-Fannett to win 54-15.

RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

The Mustangs defense was on fire Friday night, stopping the Bulldogs run game completely as WO-S posted its 100th shut out in school history.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Bridge City Cardinal Max Baker finds plenty of running room against Hamshire-Fannett as Big Red rolled to a 56-15 opening night victory on the road.

RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Orangefield Bobcat Christopher McGee breaks loose for a 30-yard touchdown in the 45-) season opener against Buna.

RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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Local teams off to good start From Page 1B tum and jumped out on top to a 19-13, but the Bears were making a game of it and were making a drive toward the end zone in the middle of the fourth quarter, when a debatable interception-call in the end zone by Jasper stopped the drive and was followed by a Bulldogs touchdown drive to seal the game, 25-13.

LC-M (0-1) will now host the defending Class 4A Division II State Champions, the

West Orange-Stark Mustangs, at 7 p.m., Friday night at LC-M High School.

The Mustangs already appear to be in mid-season form following its 42-0 smashing of the Nederland Bulldogs, so the Bears will definitely being facing a tough test in Week 2.

Bridge City runs over Longhorns, 56-15

From the opening kickoff,

this was the Bridge City Cardinals night.

The Cardinals took the opening kickoff back 102 yards and piled up the points on the scoreboard as Bridge City pummeled the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns, 56-15, this past Friday in Hamshire.

Bridge City piled up 49 points in the first-half, including 28 points in the opening quarter, and rushed for 430 yards against and over-

Bobcats zoom past Buna From Page 1B gent fumble gave the Bobcats the ball again early in the second quarter following the recovery by linebacker Andrew Hoyland.

Starting deep inside Buna territory at the 29-yard line, Orangefield only needed a handful of plays to capitalize as McGee scored his second touchdown of the night on a seven yard scamper.

Buna (0-1) had its best drive of the first-half on its next series. Facing a third and 10 from its own 34 yard line, Cougars quarterback Alex Connell dropped back to pass and then took off on a 16-yard run before being brought down at mid-field. On the next play, running back Trace Crumpton, the Cougars leading runner on the night with four carries for 47 yards, zipped past the Orangefield defense for another 18 yards and a first-down at the Bobcats 32-yard line.

However, the Bobcats defense was on fire and stiffened to dropping the Cougars running backs for losses on the next two plays which was followed by a Connell incompletion.

On fourth and 15, Connell dropped back to pass but had to leave the pocket to evade the Orangefield pass rush and

was swarmed by the Bobcats defense after gaining a mere two yards and turning the ball over on downs.

The teams exchanged punts on the next two series and Orangefield moved the ball nicely on its ensuing series, but a 44-yard field goal attempt by Rainey fell short and to the left to end the first-half.

Big plays were key for the Bobcats in the first-half of the game, but the offense seemed to settle down and find its rhythm in the second-half. Offensive Coordinator Dan Welch utilized a cadre of running backs and let his Slot-T offense do what it does best, which is chew up the clock, gain first downs and put more points on the board.

Orangefield added 14 more points in the third quarter courtesy of a 34 yard run by Kress and a 8-yard scamper by Christian Louvier, before a 1 yard quarterback sneak by Mason Gonzalez sealed the 45-0 victory late in the fourth quarter.

“This was a game of twohalves,” said Orangefield Coach Josh Smalley. “The first half was about turnovers. Our defense took advantage of their mistakes and our offense capitalized on those opportunities. In the second half, we

did what we were supposed to do and that was move the ball and eat up the clock.”

While Smalley was pleased with the victory and the his team’s effort, he knows there is more work to be done.

“We have got to get better in a lot of areas. We’ve got a heck of an opponent in Kirbyville next week and they are bigger and faster, so we will have to be ready.

We’re not in very good shape and we saw that tonight with a lot of players having cramps,” he continued. “We’ve had a lot of indoor practices and it’s hard to get in condition indoors, but I’m proud of the way the team played and I’m proud of our coaches. When you only have one penalty and don’t turn the ball over, you will win a lot of games that way. Now we need to get ready and do it again next week.”

Orangefield will hit the road in week 2 as the Bobcats travel to Kirbyville to face the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept.

2. Kirbyville (0-1) lost its season opener 27-0 to Newton this past Friday. Buna will host the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks in its home opening game on Sept. 2.

Kaz’s Fearless Forecast From Page 1B Red should be okay, but they need to put some points on the scoreboard early Saturday night at Provost-Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont.

MCNEESE STATE over TARLETON STATE—The Cowboys should pick up right where they left off last season with an easy opening-season victory on Louis Bonnette Field at Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles Saturday night.

HIGH SCHOOL—Lumberton over Hamshire-Fannett, Hardin-Jefferson over Buna, Port Arthur Memorial over Houston Westside, Nederland over Dayton, Port Neches-Groves over Goose Creek Memorial, Beaumont West Brook over Beaumont Ozen, Beaumont Central over Katy Watkins (Sat.), East Chambers over Tarkington, Kountze over Beaumont Kelly, Galveston O’Connell over Sabine Pass, Newton over Silsbee, Warren over Evadale, Madisonville over Woodville, Danbury over Anahuac, Hardin over Huntington, Hull-Daisetta over West Hardin, West Sabine over Beckville, High Island over Katy Faith West, Lutheran North over Beaumont Legacy.

COLLEGE—Tennessee over Appalachian State, Central Arkansas over Houston Baptist, Central Michigan over Presbyterian, Louisville over Charlotte, Cincinnati over Tennessee-Martin, Indiana over Florida International, UNLV over Jackson State, Minnesota over Oregon State, North Carolina

State over William & Mary, Rice over Western Kentucky, South Carolina over Vanderbilt, Wake Forest over Tulane, Utah over Southern Utah, (All Thurs.); Temple over Army, Toledo over Arkansas State, Ball State over Georgia State, Baylor over Northwestern State, Buffalo over Albany, Colorado over Colorado State, Eastern Michigan over Mississippi Valley State, Stanford over Kansas State, Michigan State over Furman, Nevada over Cal Poly, Washington over Rutgers, Syracuse over Colgate, (All Fri.); Air Force over Abilene Christian, Akron over VMI, Alabama over USC, Middle Tennessee over Alabama A&M, UT San Antonio over Alabama State, BYU over Arizona, Arizona State over Northern Arizona, Arkansas over Louisiana Tech, Clemson over Auburn, Boise State over Louisiana-Lafayette, Georgia Tech over Boston College, Ohio State over Bowling Green, Central Florida over South Carolina State, Duke over North Carolina Central, East Carolina over Western Carolina, Florida over Massachusetts, Florida Atlantic over Southern Illinois, Nebraska over Fresno State, Georgia over North Carolina, Grambling State over Lynchburg, Michigan over Hawaii, Oklahoma over Houston, Idaho over Montana State, Illinois over Murray State, Incarnate Word over Texas A&M-Kingsville, Iowa over Miami, O., Iowa State over Northern Iowa, Kansas over Rhode Island, Penn State over Kent State, Kentucky over Southern Mississippi, Louisiana-Monroe over Southern, LSU over Wisconsin, Marshall over Morgan State, Maryland over Howard, Memphis over Southeast Mis-

souri State, Miami over Florida A&M, New Mexico over South Dakota, UTEP over New Mexico State, SMU over North Texas, Northern Illinois over Wyoming, Northwestern over Western Michigan, Ohio over Texas State, Oklahoma State over Southeastern Louisiana, Oregon over California-Davis, Pittsburgh over Villanova, Purdue over Eastern Kentucky, Sam Houston State over Oklahoma Panhandle State, San Diego State over New Hampshire, Tulsa over San Jose State, Mississippi State over South Alabama, South Florida over Towson, Texas Tech over Stephen F. Austin, Texas A&M over UCLA, TCU over South Dakota State, Troy over Austin-Peay, Virginia over Richmond, Virginia Tech over Liberty, Washington State over Eastern Washington, Florida State over Ole Miss, West Virginia over Missouri, Navy over Fordham (All Sat.); Notre Dame over Texas, Texas Southern over Prairie View A&M (both Sunday); Florida State over Ole Miss (Mon.).

matched Longhorns squad.

Running back Cayce Draper had four touchdowns on the night, all in the opening half, to help power the Cardinals potent running attack, while the defense kept the Longhorns offense in check.

Bridge City (1-0) will play its first home game of the season at 7 p.m., Friday, as the Cardinals are hosting the Houston North Forest Bulldogs at Larry Ward Stadium.

Houston North Forest (0-1) lost its opening game of the season this past Friday at home to Stafford, 33-13.

Houston North Forest is a member of District 11-4A Division 1. The team is led by Coach Mike Ferrell and returns 12 starters from its 2015 squad which finished the season with a 10-2 record after reaching the area round of the

playoffs. Favored by some experts to win its district, the Bulldogs offense features senior quarterback Rashand Jones, who will be guiding the team’s pistol offense.

Orangefield vs Kirbyville With a load of confidence and some stride in their collective step, the Bobcats head north for a contest at 7:30 p.m., Friday, to take on Kirbyville at Wildcats Stadium.

The always formidable Wildcats (0-1) opened the season with a shut-out loss at the hands of the Newton Eagles, 27-0. The Eagles limited Kirbyville to slightly more than 200 total yards of offense, while keeping the Wildcats from reaching the end zone.

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The Bobcats managed to gain 315 total yards against Buna this past Friday night, so the Orangefield Slot-T offense could give Kirbyville fits throughout the night.

The Bobcats defense limited Buna to just 131 total yards, while recovering four fumbles on the night and keeping the Cougars out of the end zone.

Kirbyville is a member of District 11-3A Division 1. Led

by Coach Greg Neece, the Wildcats return seven starters from its 2015 squad which reached the area round of the Class 3A playoffs and finished the season with a 10-2 record.

The team is favored to win its district this year and features running back Ty Dennis, who finished the 2015 season with more than 1,100 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.

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Mustangs claim season-opening win MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record Nothing could stop the Mustangs Friday night, not even the rain, as they cruised to a 42-0 victory over the Nederland Bulldogs and posted the 100th shut out in school history.

“What an honor to be a part of that,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said of the shut out.

“All athletes that have played defense here at West Orange-Stark can claim ownership in that.”

Not only did the Mustangs do something right on the defensive side of the ball, they also were able to put up 42 points, 28 of those coming in the first half. e “Silver O” used a balanced attack with 179 passing yards and 202 rushing yards.

“We are better than I think we are,” ompson said. “In no way am I trying to belittle Nederland. ey are going to b pretty good. ey have a lot of personal pride and character and they will get better.” e Mustangs didn’t take long to hit the endzone. Four plays after taking the opening kick-off, quarterback Jack Dallas found Keion Hancock for a 34 yard

catch that was just short of the goal line. Senior Jeremiah Shaw did the honors, pushing his way through for a one yard score.

Freshman kicker Paulino Santos’ PAT was good and the Mustangs led, 7-0. e defense scored the second touchdown when Justin Brown picked off Nederland’s Marshall Lange and ran 18 yards for 6.

Dallas snuck in for two after the Bulldogs were called for roughing the kicker and then for jumping off sides.

Shaw cashed in on two more touchdowns before the half with runs of 5 and 10 yards. One of Chad Dallas’ PATs was good and the Mustangs headed in to the locker room up, 28-0.

Back up running back Kavyn Cooper got in on the action, scoring from 5 yards out. Cooper finished the game with 10 rushes for 51 yards in his first varsity game. Also in his first varsity start, Chaka Watson took the ball around the right side and sped 69 yards to the end zone.

Both of Dallas’ PATs were good and the Mustangs finished, 42-0.

“All in all for our first contest, I was pretty well pleased,” ompson said. “e defense

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The Mustangs take the field before their first game of the season. WO-S beat Nederland, 42-0. WOS chalked up their 100th shut out in history.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

LU ready to open vs. Coastal Carolina Staff Report For e Record BEAUMONT – It has been noted how young the Lamar University receivers will be in 2016, but the players they face in the secondary every day in practice would be at the exact opposite end of the spectrum. e LU secondary returns names like seniors Xavier Bethany and Brendan Langley and sophomores Rodney Randle and Davon Jernigan which has some believing the Cardinals’ secondary could be one of the best in Southland Conference. ree of the four previously listed names are returning starters, while the fourth – Jernigan – played in eight games last season. Bethany has been one of the league’s top safeties each of the past two seasons and has been recognized on the postseason all-conference squads during that stretch. Both Randle and Langley are preseason All-SLC picks (Randle was named as a return specialist), while Jernigan was one of the top recruits from the 2015 signing class.

While the Cards return some key players in the secondary, they all enter preseason camp looking to earn a starting role.

“We have to build depth,” said first-year defensive coordinator Trey Haverty. “We’ve been telling the defense that you win championships with twos and threes because things are going to happen throughout the year. I don’t know if we’re there yet, but we’ve got to continue to fight and get better.

For these young guys they will get in the game if we trust them, and that trust is earned in practice.”

A second-team all-conference selection as a sophomore, Bethany has been among the team leaders in tackles each of the past two seasons and enters his senior campaign with nearly 200 career stops. Jernigan saw his playing time increase as the 2015 campaign wore on. He ended the

season as one of eight Cardinals to pick off a pass last season.

“Xavier is a fun guy to coach,” said Haverty. “As a coach, you enjoy working with players who work hard and do the right things and he falls in that category.

We’re glad to have him, and we have several others in the locker room who handle their business the same way. We try and tell those younger guys to model themselves after guys that do things the right way, and Xavier is one of those guys.” e coaching staff is turning to its talented 2016 signing class to help provide depth at safety. e Cardinals added Blake George (511, 193, Humble, Texas), Caleb Abrom (6-0, 180, DeSoto, Texas) and Jaylon Bowden (5-11, 195, Blinn JC) on National Signing

Day. Bowden is the most experience of the three having transferred from the junior college ranks.

Bowden was a three-star prospect from Blinn JC where he was rated as one of the top 25 junior college players in the state and one of the top 15 at his position. Abrom was also a three-star prospect coming out of DeSoto High School where he was ranked as the No. 14 safety in the state of Texas. George comes to Beaumont after a highly successful career at Humble High School.

William McVay – a 2015 walk-on – is also fighting for playing time at safety.

“With young guys, you never know how they will respond until they’re in a game situation,” said Haverty. “It’s for that reason we

make practices as hard as we can.

We don’t want them getting into a game and get down on themselves if things aren’t going right.

We want practices to be harder so games seem easier, that way they’re confident come game time.”

LU returns two of the most talented corners in the league in Randle and Langley. Randle is a local product who turned heads with his work on special teams last year, but also found considerable playing time in the secondary. He ended his rookie season with 28 tackles and was among the league leaders in interceptions.

“Both Brendan and Rodney work very hard on the field, and they do exactly what we ask of

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Members of the Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City World Championships Team include, back from left, Micheal Jones, Jessica Tingler, Austin Verret, Jorrie Higgins, Jamie Jones; middle from left, Ava Osborne, Kaleb Graham, Mason Pruett, Ethan Martin, and front from left, Dallas Powers, Elyse Thibodeaux, Rylan Brown.

ORANGE POLICE REPORTS Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Monday, Aug. 29: Abandoned vehicle, 2000 Coronado Pl. Assault, 3726 Bowling Ln. Warrant service, 205 Myers St. Assist other agency, 201 8th St.

Theft, 2409 4th St. Theft, 605 North Found property, 7 Colburn Ave. Found property, 10th St. Public intoxication, 111 Green Ave. Warrant service, 16th and Cordrey Warrant service, 1101 Green Ave. Public intoxication, Allie Payne and MLK

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Are NFL preseason games really necessary?

KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar For the Record So many times during the month of August National Football League fans and Fantasy Football followers are saddened because one of their favorite players got injured in an exhibition game.

Most coaches don’t like these games, although they probably are necessary to determine who will be the final 10 players to make their 53-man roster for the regular season. ese games are relatively meaningless as far as winning and losing is concerned, but in reality, these games generally sell out to those football nuts who have missed the sport for the past seven or eight months.

And because attendance is so

great for these exhibition contests, team owners love them because the games are certainly a cash cow for them.

Players can only play at one speed, which is 100 per cent, and it’s difficult to try to play the game trying not to get hurt. at’s usually when injuries occur.

I saw an article about this subject on the internet last weekend “NFL inking About Eliminating Preseason Games” authored

by Sportsnaut that begins: “Outside of the financial implications, there are a lot of reasons for the NFL to end the preseason as we know it.

“First off, the product itself stinks. With all due respect to third and fourth stringers, we aren’t ponying up cash to watch them play. We surely aren’t doing

so when it comes to a game that doesn’t count in the standings.

“Secondly, preseason injuries continue to spoil it for the players and teams. Heck, just last week Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo went down to a serious-looking back injury.”

It went on to point out that Romo’s injury will keep him out for the next 6-10 weeks. is seems to be the norm rather the exception for the Cowboy’s signal caller. In fact, Romo has not played an entire NFL season since 2012.

“Should entire seasons and the aspirations of a team be destroyed due to a meaningless preseason game? the article inquires.

“Finally, the preseason itself is too long. Most summers see at least two teams that have to suit up for five games with the other 30 playing a total of four games.

Doesn’t that seem like a little bit of overkill?” the article asks.

According to ESPN’s Seth Wickersham’s reporting, the powers to be within the NFL are at least thinking about changing the makeup of the preseason itself.

It could be an indication to shorten the preseason slate, although it seems highly unlikely that the NFL would do away with the preseason altogether because the proceeds from television rights remain relatively high.

“Any time a league that’s hellbent on maintaining its status as the sport world’s biggest cash cow faces a decision like this, it usually sides with the almighty dollar. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon,” the article

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was injured during a preseason game this past week, leaving him on the sidelines for up to 10 weeks as he tries to recover. concluded.

But what has changed is the fact NFL head coaches have the preseason figured out. According to this week’s edition of e Sporting News, “e coaches goal has never been to play these games to entertain the season ticket holders or TV fans. ey’ve made it clear it’s not to let their best players get broken.

“To the coaches in the grand scheme of things and with some relatively small exceptions, preseason games are useless. So if you’re still fighting to save these four exhibition games, understand that your island is a lot lonelier this year, and will only get lonelier from now on.

“Ask Rex Ryan. He took his Buffalo Bills team to Washington Friday, then sat five defensive starters and two offensive starters, then pulled out most of the rest after two series. “ere was little criticism, but it really wasn’t toward him. It was more about the idea that revenue was collected, parking and concessions were paid and TV contracts were signed for a game that the coach, on behalf of his players and the games that count, had almost zero reason to fully engage it,” the article stated.

It also pointed out that Aaron Rodgers didn’t play for the Packers until Friday night in San Francisco, playing just two possessions.

Tom Brady’s only preseason appearance on Friday, off the bench, lasted just four series.

Ben Roethlisberger appeared in only two series Friday against the Saints. e article stated that in Week 2, the Vikings made a late, surprise decision to sit Teddy Bridgewater. Washington made the same decision with Kirk Cousins that same week as did the Chargers with Philip Rivers.

All of them, one way or the

other, were being protected from unnecessary risk.

“Quarterbacks get the most notice. e other positions are similarly protected. ere are fewer and fewer reasons to play even mildly injured players any week of the preseason, including the once-crucial third week.

Now sitting healthy players is less unusual. “e ideas that there’s no other way to fill the last few spots on the roster, and that veterans can’t get sharp otherwise are being blown up before our eyes.

“And they’re being blown up by the people who know best— the coaches,” the article concluded.

KWICKIES…Former Little Cypress-Mauriceville football and basketball star Mitchell Lee has de-committed to play football at Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond and has decided he wants to attend Tyler Junior College to play baseball. Lee suffered an elbow injury during the high school state baseball playoffs last spring which may have influenced his decision.

Last weekend was a pretty

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Less rain would help out FISHING REPORT CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

T w o short weeks ago I was conv ince d that we had turned the corner as far as the “ t r o u t catching ” was concerned on Sabine lake.A minidrought of sorts that had parched local lawns had also yielded a much clearer lake with higher salinity levels.

Catching trout was simply a matter of locating them and locating them was simply a matter of finding a mixed bag of terns and gulls riding herd on schools of shad in the open lake.If the lady fish and a ribbon fish or two were present as well, it was “game on”.

More often than not, solid redfish in the 25 to 30 inch class were tagging along working the fringes of the buffet and guiding was once again a less stressful line of work.en came the rain…..and more rain.We somehow dodged the epic flood that inundated much of Louisiana, but it absolutely came a frog strangler somewhere in the immediate area every day.

While some folks were navigating flooded streets in one part of town, others were watering their lawns less than five miles away.e problem was that all of this runoff eventually runs downhill and Sabine Lake is downhill!e salinity levels are still good, but the north end of the lake has taken enough of a hit to hurt the clarity and apparently scatter the trout.

“Before these daily thunder showers arrived,” said David Plaissance, “we were catching some pretty decent trout everyday either in the back of Coffee Ground or on

First redfish ever was a good one! the north revetment wall depending on wind direction.ere are a few redfish still in there, but we didn’t catch a keeper trout all last week.”

Capt. Johnny Cormier, one of the most experienced guide on the lake, pretty much echoed those sentiments early last week.“I have still been able to do pretty well on the redfish every day, but I have had to run a lot of water to make it happen.”

When the terns and gulls aren’t ratting out schools of fish plowing through huge pods of shad, a growing number of local anglers have turned to drifting with live bait to get it done.e two preferred methods are drifting a finger mullet or shad just off the bottom on a Carolina rig or rigging the bait under a popping cork.

Rigging the Carolina rig simply involves sliding an egg weight on your main line, then tying on a barrel swivel.Attach two to three feet of 20 to 30 pound test leader to the bottom eye on the swivel and tie a 3/0 or 40 Kahle hook on the other end.e weight needs to be just heavy enough to maintain contact with the bottom.

I use an oval TKO cork for 90 percent of my cork fishing with plastic tails.e oval design floats any tail I choose to fish and unlike the cup shaped cork, there is less resistance when setting the hook and fighting the fish.I reserve the remaining 10 percent of my time for those days when the fish react better to a noisier cork or I am fishing live bait.

I long ago learned everything I know about drifting live bait under a cork from Robert Vail and he is a firm believer in the attributes of a cupped cork.e bottom line is that no one does it any better so there was never any need for me to experiment.Vail is also a firm believer in a weighted cork or at least attaching his egg weight just beneath the cork which makes it easier to cast and keeps it upright even in shallow water.

He also fishes with a longer leader than most other folks which enables his bait to swim freely just beneath the surface.You may well take a different and effective approach in rigging your cork, but Robert and his wife, Betty, are hard to beat when it comes to fooling fish with live bait!

Cards them,” said cornerback’s coach Willie Mack Garza. “is is a new system and they were able to get some experience with it during the spring and now it’s just a matter of executing the techniques.”

Langley brings unique experience with him to the defensive side of the ball that will aid him throughout his final collegiate season. e former Georgia transfer started his LU career on the offensive side of the ball as a receiver.

“His experience as a receiver definitely helps him on defense,” said Garza. “He understands route combinations, split combinations by receivers, drops by quarterback and the different formations. All of that places him in a position where he can better anticipate what the offense is doing which puts him in a position to make plays.

“As an athlete, our responsibility is helping make the team

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From Page 4B better, so when the coaches came to me with the idea of making the switch I was all for it.

All I want to do his help make us a better team,” added Langley.

Another veteran corner on the 2016 roster is Lloyd Julian. e Bellaire, Texas native enters his final collegiate season having played in 32 games during his career earning 11 starts and recording 76 tackles.

“I think we’ve had a big jump in production from when the new coaches got here in the spring until now,” said Langley.

“We’re definitely getting better every day. We brought in a lot of talented young players who have come in and made us stronger. e older guys have come in and done a good job being leaders, and it doesn’t seem like anyone has struggled with the jump to college.”

Another of the those players who is making the transition

from high school standout to college freshman is 5-11, 160pound Shyler Staton from Missouri City Ridge Point High School. Staton comes to Beaumont after a highly productive prep career where he was rated as two-star prospect.

“I have high expectations for Shyler Staton,” said Garza. “He is an incoming freshman who has picked up the system very well. I think we have a good group of corners who can execute and do what we need them to do on game day.”

Fans will have their first chance to see the LU secondary in action Saturday when it kicks off the season at home against Coastal Carolina. e game against the Chanticleers will kick off at 7 p.m. from Provost Umphrey Stadium. Tickets are available by logging on to or by calling the LU Ticket Office at (409) 880-1715.

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missed too many tackles and we have to get better on that. Overall our kicking game was pretty good.

KJ (Miller) did a good job punting the ball and we hit most of our PATs. We just have to watch for those blocks in the back on punt return.”

While many may think the Mustangs don’t need much improvement, ompson sees things a little differently.

“Football teams improve the most between the first and second games,” ompson said. “If we don’t get better then, I’ll be concerned. e only thing that will keep us from improving will be us.”

Next up for the Mustangs is the traditional Orange Bowl at Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Friday night at 7 pm. e Bears lost in a lightening delayed game against Jasper, 25-13.

“We are going to their den and you can bet that

they will play their best football game of the year against us,” ompson said. “Coach (Randy) Crouch will have them ready to go but our guys will be playing their some of their ex-teammates so there will be a lot at stake.” e Subvarsity games were called late in the sophomore game, due to lightening in the area. ey will play at home ursday night, beginning at 5 with the sophomore team.

Tickets will be on sale in the WO-S athletic office ursday, 9-12 and 1-3pm and Friday, 9-12. Prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. All tickets at the gate are $5. e Mustang cheerleaders are asking everyone to participate in the weekly spirit days. is week is “Sock it to the Bears.” Wear your crazy socks on Friday!!

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Extreme Detail Hand Wash to its membership, Aug. 30. Locally owned and operated by Luis and Giomar Guevara, Extreme Detail Hand Wash has been in business since 2008 and just opened its fourth location at 2637 Texas Ave., in Bridge City across the street from Bridge City High School.

They offer a variety of individual and commercial vehicle cleaning services such as wash and wax, seat cleaning, bumper-to-bumper cleaning, and leather treatment and conditioning. Extreme Detail also cleans boats, motorcycles, RVs and golf carts.

First Responders receive 10% off any service. For more information, call 697-8106, check them out on Facebook or online at www.extremedetailhandwash.com.

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Aug. 22-26: Hubert Davis, Sr. and Brenda S. Mathews Gary M. Naquin and Jennifer L. Brinson Timothy C. Crumpler and Courtney M. Diebel Carl D. Pitre and Vernike L. Williams Mario A. Dal Sasso and Wanda N. Monogue Ronald G. Evans and Julie A. Patrick

John R. Curd, Jr. and Keri L. Michutka omas A. Pitts and Haleigh C. Griffin Zachariah L. Young and Penny M. Davis Kendrick R. Hebert and Rondra S. Mallard Hervis C. Nequent and Carrie S. Cockrell Jeremy E. Howland and

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Michelle N. Glazner Adam N. Rives and Lora S. Claunch Robert G. Mitchell and Mary A. Howard David A. Tincher and Dona L. Morcom John L. Chesson and April M. Bazinet Shelby W. Turner and Tiffany D. Moreau

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darned good one for Orange area high school football teams, with Vidor and LCM the only schools to open the season without a win. Defending state champion and No 2 Class 4A West OrangeStark looked almost unstoppable against the Nederland Bulldogs, Bridge City crushed HamshireFannett, Orangefield blasted past Buna, Orange Community Christian needed to overtimes to subdue Spring Providence and Deweyville thrashed Colmesneil. is week Vidor travels to Pasadena for a ursday contest, West Orange-Stark visits LCM, Bridge City travels to Houston North Forest, Orangefield takes on Kirbyville, Deweyville is at Burkeville and Orange Community Christian ventures to Bryan to lock horns with Allen.

Although e Houston Astros had a decent week, they still remain three games out of the final playoff slot and 8½ games behind the AL West-leading Texas Rangers going into Monday’s action. Some of the starting pitchers are having shaky early innings with some of the relievers faltering in the late innings. e hitting is getting a bit better and the home runs continue to fly out for the Astros. e San Francisco 49ers thirdstring quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been stirring up

a commotion with his refusal to stand up during the national anthem. e NFL contends that it is his First Amendment right and leaves him alone. But the league balked when the Dallas Cowboys players wanted to wear a patch with the names of the five police officers slain last month on their uniforms. e top two Class 6A teams in last week’s Associated Press preseason state high school football poll were upset in their respective season openers. No. 1 Katy was edged by Austin Westlake 32-29 and No. 2 Lake Travis fell to Converse Judson 35-25.

JUST BETWEEN US…I enjoyed watching Endwell, N.Y. defeat South Korea 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Williamsport, Pa. to win the Little League World Series. It marked the first time a team from the United States won the title since Huntington Beach, California turned the trick in 2011. And it was only the third time a team from New York was world champs. MidIsland from Staten Island, N.Y. won the last title in 1964 and the 1954 team from Schenectady, N.Y. on which I was the shortstop and the Most Valuable Player, was the first team from the Empire State to win the title.

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Man hurt attempting to thwart vehicle theft

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

Local police are seeking information related to the burglary of an automobile this past Sunday. e West Orange Police Department is asking the public for assistance regarding the burglary of a vehicle this past Sunday afternoon at Walmart, located in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive in West Orange.

According to reports, local resident Kevin Buchanan and his family were exiting Walmart at approximately 5 p.m., Sunday and walking to their vehicle when Buchanan found his driver’s side door open and an unidentified man standing by the

door and a woman by the car used to flee the scene. e man was described as African American with a medium build and the woman was African American with a heavy-set build.

Buchanan reportedly confronted the man and informed him he had call the police. e unidentified man and woman then got into a white Acura automobile with temporary tags and began to leave the scene.

At this point Buchanan reportedly jumped onto the hood of the Acura and smashed the windshield, which caused him to sustain cuts to his right arm and hand. Buchanan was later taken to a local hospital to have glass

shards removed and stitches. e culprits, who reportedly accessed the vehicle through the driver’s side door which had been left unlocked, dropped a purse they had initially removed Buchanan’s vehicle, but still managed to take cell phones and some unidentified paperwork from the vehicle.

An unidentified passerby attempted to follow the white Acura vehicle on Interstate 10 West towards Rose City but was unable to catch up to the fleeing vehicle and obtain its paper tag identification.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the West Orange Police Department at 409-883-7574.

Styx returns to Lake Charles

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Never let it be said that Styx does not love the road.

Styx, a band whose career has spanned five decades, returns to Southwest Louisiana for a Labor Day weekend concert at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, inside e Event Center of L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800745-3000.

Formed in 1972, Styx has sold millions of albums around the world while earning a loyal fan-base with its hits songs such as “Renegade,” “Too Much Time on My Hands,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Come Sail Away” and many more. e band is comprised of long-time members Tommy Shaw and James “J.Y.” Young, both on guitar and vocals.

Rounding out the group is Lawrence Gowan, keyboards and vocals; Todd Sucherman, drums; and Ricky Phillips, bass.

Although the band has not released a studio album in more than 10 years, Styx has remained a popular concert attraction year-in and year-out and has had a very busy 2016 thus far.

“It’s been a really busy year with a variety of shows,” said bassist Ricky

Phillips in a telephone interview. “e Def Leppard tour we were on last summer just kept getting extended and going into early this year, and we’ve done our own shows as well. We’ve played some large venues and small venues and places in between. It’s been fun.”

Another aspect of the constant touring and having such a loyal group of fans is that those fans have exposed their children to the music they love and, in some cases, a third generation of fans.

“It’s really kind of cool,” Phillips added. “It’s great that we get to play at family venues where there is no age restriction, like county fairs and state fairs. It’s so cool to see all those young faces along with our regular fans.”

While some fans eagerly await new music from Styx, others have do not have such expectations.

However, Phillips believes recording new music will happen at some point.

“We will do it at some point, but we won’t rush it and do a hack-job,” he explained. “It costs a lot of money to make a new record and, to do it properly, we would have to stop touring. Touring is not only how we get paid, but it’s how our crew and their families get paid too.”

Phillips and the rest of his bandmates in Styx tour extensively each year and, in many cases, average ap-

proximately 200 shows per year. In order to keep it interesting, the band likes to mix up the set list when possible but Phillips knows there is only so much they can adjust. “ere are some songs we could never leave out of our set, like ‘Come Sail Away’ and ‘Renegade’ for sure,” Phillips said. “ose songs have stood the test of time. In fact, I think ‘Lady’ would be one of those songs that we could never leave out of a set.

“But there are songs I would like to see us play more,” he continued. ‘I miss doing ‘Snowblind,’ but we are doing that song more often lately. I like ‘Castle Walls’ a lot because it starts out with the bass, and ‘Midnight Ride’ is a fun song too.”

Styx is always working and the band just announced a five-night run of shows at Venetian eatre at the Venetian Las Vegas with special guest Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles. e group has other plans in the works as well.

“We will remain in the U.S. and Canada for the rest of the year, but the rumor is we may go to Europe next summer,” Phillips added. “I haven’t seen any dates yet, so I don’t know if that will happen but we are always busy and we like it that way.”

Visit www.styxworld.com for more information on the band and visit www.llakecharles.com for upcoming events at the venue.

Entertainment T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers @ Gator Lounge Hogs of War, H, Entrenched Defilement @ The Gig One (Metallica tribute) @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Zach Gonzalez @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Will Castille @ Luke’s Icehouse MidCounty Kid Kamillio, Jesse Slayter, Rillo, Kemiz, Paws the Cat, Young Kings @ Luna Live Mixx Fixxer @ Mackenzie’s Pub Merle Jam @ Madison’s Curse and the Cure @ Pine Tree Lodge Thomas Teague @ The Rodair Roadhouse The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef @ Stingaree Down Under The Undrai Fizer Project @ Suga’s Deep South Saturday, Sept. 3 Styx @ L’Auberge Casino Resort Encore @ Blue Martini Center Stage @ Cafe Del Rio The Rodairs @ The Capri Club Caylan Daughrity @ Dylan’s Kevin Lambert and Michael Krajicek

@ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tyler Darby @ Fantasea BBQ and Grill T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers @ Gator Lounge Alex Rozell @ The Grill Cool Breeze @ Hardheads The Reckoning @ Honky Tonk Texas These Fine Moments, Rick Busby @ The Logon Cafe Caleb Williams @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County The 94’s, Daylight Broadcast @ Luna Live Rainy and The B-Sides @ Mackenzie’s Pub Rob Copeland and the Outsiders @ Madison’s Mugrero, Garbage Grove, 4 Minute Warning, Semon Demon @ The Red Room Zach Gonzalez @ The Rodair Roadhouse The Fuse @ Rush Lounge The HFA’s @ Stingaree Down Under Earl Collins @ Suga’s Deep South The Kings of Mojo @ Texas Ave. Tavern The Fabulous Hellcats @ Thirsty’s Mixx Fixxer @ Tiki Beach Bar and Grill Sunday, Sept. 4 Terry Fator (comedian) @ Golden

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Continued from Page 5A Nugget Casino Encore @ Blue Martini The Cadillacs @ Jefferson County Singles Club The Teague Brothers, Baby Birds, Pug Johnson @ Madison’s Cajun Harmony @ Pine Tree Lodge J. Paul Jr. and the Zydeco NuBreeds, Brian Jack, Baldenna “Tha King” @ Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center Bayou Rush @ The Rodair Roadhouse The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Drugstore Gypsies @ Ships Wheel Jamie Bergeron @ Stingaree Down Under Kiana Smith @ Suga’s Deep South Monday, Sept. 5 Kenneth Espree @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tuesday, Sept. 6 Zach Gonzalez @ Dylan’s Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Blake Sticker and Tim Burge @ Madison’s

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SeaWorld San Antonio welcomes a newest addition Staff Report For The Record

Early Wednesday morning, Aug. 10, SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed the newest addition to its beluga whale family.

The calf, whose sex is yet to be determined, made its head first entrance after about 30 minutes of labor. The Zoological team – who have been on 24-hour watch since July 1 in anticipation of the birth – was on hand as the mother “Luna” delivered the calf weighing approximately 140 lbs. “Luna” was born at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2000, this is her third calf. Another experienced mother, “Martha” joined “Luna” and calf in the pool.

The calf’s sire, “Imaq,” comes from the Vancouver Aquarium and is currently in the care of SeaWorld San Antonio.

“SeaWorld is deeply committed to the health and care of all our animals, and we are happy to report that the new calf has been observed bonding and swimming with mom as expected,” said Chris Bel-

SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed the newest addition to its beluga whale family.

lows, SeaWorld San Antonio’s vice president for zoological operations. “We expect the calf to begin nursing soon, which is one of the first signs of health and well-being in a newborn.”

The first weeks in the life of a dolphin or whale are critical.

Over the next couple months, Zoological staff will monitor the calf 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and animal trainers and veterinarians are ready to assist if the need arises.

“We will be monitoring nursing, respirations and other vital indicators which, thus far, have been positive,” Bellows said. “Round-the-clock monitoring enables us to record data that will better help us understand beluga calf

growth and development.”

Today’s birth is important for not just SeaWorld, but also for researchers and accredited zoological facilities committed to caring for beluga whales and educating the public to better understand and conserve this protected species.

The Arctic sea ice that makes up the beluga’s habitat and is a critical component of Arctic marine ecosystem is disappearing at an alarming rate.

The changing environment and increasing human pressures from shipping noise and pollution mean fewer food sources and greater threats affecting belugas and other marine animals.

In order to allow mother and calf time to bond, presentations in Beluga Stadium will be temporarily suspended.

The park plans to hold limited “visiting hours” within the next few days for guests to have the opportunity to come see our newest addition.

For SeaWorld San Antonio general information, visit seaworldsanantonio.com.

Blood Donors Needed to Provide for Patients in Flooded Areas Staff Report For The Record Flood-related problems are resulting in blood drive cancellations and blood center closures in south Louisiana. LifeShare Blood Centers is asking for more blood donors where road conditions are safe to help support patients in areas impacted by the flood.

“While the weather is impacting blood donors’ ability to give, patients continue to need blood daily. Blood is a life-saving resource that cannot be replaced with a manufactured product. We are encouraging neighboring communities to provide more blood donations in order to share with the distressed areas. The flood has already caused so much devastation that helping maintain a stable blood supply is one meaningful way we can support our communities during this time,” says Tina Hooper, spokesperson for LifeShare

Blood Centers.

Blood donations made in the days prior to the flooding have been vital in supporting patient needs thus far, but the supply is being quickly depleted. A loss of hundreds of anticipated blood donations has already taken place. Given the current conditions in south Louisiana, several hundred donations will be necessary to sustain the blood supply in the upcoming weeks.

Anyone 16 years or older that may be able to donate blood is asked to go to a LifeShare center or blood drive and make a blood donation in order to continue meeting patient needs and help the community remain prepared for increased blood needs in the area.

For a full list of blood drives and donation centers, go to www.lifeshare.org or call 409838-5289.

LifeShare Blood Centers regularly supplies blood components to 117 medical facilities

throughout Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas.

Founded in Shreveport, La. in 1942, where its headquarters remains, it is a nonprofit community service provider governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. LifeShare is a member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Rare Donor Program, is licensed by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and accredited by AABB.

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