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Vol. 60 No. 14

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Week of Wednesday, September 4, 2019

County judge candidate throws out challenge cently that, if elected, he would not take a salary higher than the 2017 level, $85,500, and donate the rest of what is set to become a $107,140 county judge salary

for 2020 to Orange County non-profits.

After working for Orange County’s maintenance and operations department as an HVAC specialist the past

four-plus years, Young has filed papers with the Orange County Elections Administration necessary to run in the 2020 Special Election for County Judge.

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Cardinals and Bobcats kick-off 2019 seasons

Orange County welcomed the arrival of an 18-foot AirRanger airboat for use by the Emergency Management Department in rescue operations. The boat was purchased with an $87,000 grant from Rebuild Texas Foundation from American Airboats of Orange.

RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Jeff Young wants to be the next Orange County Judge and he’s making it personal.

“I don’t consider this to be an election. This is a fight between me and him [John

Gothia, the current officeholder],” he said.

And Young says if he’s elected, he’ll work cheap – relatively speaking.

The 49-year-old, an Orangefield High grad and a retired Army infantry sergeant, said on Facebook re-

Manpower shortage stretches Sheriff’s budget Dave Rogers

For The Record

A short-handed Sheriff’s Office is costing Orange County $43,000 and a lot of budget shuffles.

Sheriff Keith Merritt told Commissioners’ Court Tuesday that he is short three deputies in Patrol Division and four people short working in the jail.

“We have been short as many as nine in the jail, based on our jail population,” Merritt said.

In earlier court meetings, the sheriff explained how the Orange County Jail will hold as many as 300 prisoners but is holding about 50 more than its usual 165 prisoners in recent months.

The higher the jail population, the more jailers are required by law.

The sheriff said his deputies have responded to the shortages by working overtime.

He appeared in court with two agenda items, a line item transfer to put $62,000 in his overtime budget for Patrol Division, and another to transfer $113,000 from Jail

Division regular salaries to overtime.

Merritt asked for and received permission to swap money from five Patrol Division accounts to pay Patrol’s overtime. But he also needed $43,000 from the county’s unassigned “Contingency” budget.

That represents new money going into the Sheriff’s budgets to make it to the end of the current fiscal year Sept. 30.

More than half of the action items – 11 of 20 -- on Tuesday’s agenda were lineitem transfers.

Only one other involved tapping Contingency funds and that was a $235,000 request from the County Auditor that was lumped with nine other assigned funds transfers for a total of nearly three-quarters of $1 million to use to pay for $60,000 of employee benefits, $50,000 of tax collection costs and $620,000 in fees owed to the state.

That item was greeted by questions from the commissioners and tabled.

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RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Kay Anderson

Pre-game ceremonies broke the anticipation as the 2019 football season got underway in Bridge City and Orangefield last week. Both the Cardinals and the Bobcats opened their seasons at home.

The Cardinals kicked off on the newly renamed H.N. Litton Field in Bridge City taking on the tough Diboll Lumberjacks. The unique photo on the left took place during the playing of the National Anthem as a large American flag is hoisted on a decoratively lighted crane arm dwarfing the home team side of Larry Ward Stadium in the background. The patriotic display was a contribution of the Bridge City Fire and Rescue Dept. The Cardinals fell to Diboll 27-7 and host the Jasper Bulldogs this week.

Not far way in Orangefield the Bobcat football season got underway with the traditional running of the “Bleacher Creatures” in F.L. McClain Stadium. Once the youngsters cleared the field the Bobcats stormed in and never let up defeating Houston KIPP Generation Jaguars 58-0. This week Coach Josh Smalley and crew host Livingston.

Follow your favorite Orange County high school football team this season with The Record’s weekly columnist Gerry L. Dickert wrapping up all the action on Page 1B with photos and more.. Also see Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast for upcoming games and predictions.

Lions playground possible end raises builders’ ire Dave Rogers

For The Record

An Orange landmark could be headed to the trash heap without a change of priorities at City Hall.

The giant wooden Lions Den children’s playground at Lions Den Park, between Adams Bayou and 16th Avenue off MacArthur, is in

need of repair or replacement 20 years after it opened.

Kelvin Knauf, acting city manager, says it will cost between $650,000 and $750,000 for the City of Orange to replace it with a similar structure.

“But if we go with a cheaper playscape, like the other city parks, we can have money left over to do things at

the new [Boat Ramp] pavilion,” he told city council members in August.

He estimated a composite playground like the city recently installed at Navy and Sunset Parks would cost about $200,000 and have a lifetime of 30 years.

If approved in the city’s 2020 budget, it could be installed any time in the next

fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, he said.

The city is also looking at playground updates at Northway Park and Memorial Park, the latter getting a hardy boost from Dow Chemical for its ballfields.

“Playground equipment is expensive,” Knauf said.

So are memories.

“Did any of those people

volunteer to raise money or come out and volunteer their labor when we built it?” former city council member Deborah Mitchell asked about the people who sit in council chambers today.

Memories were made by the thousands at Lions Den Park, which was opened in 1999.

The community-built

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project designed by local school children with architectural assistance and project management from Leathers & Associates of Ithaca, New York, was three years in the planning, Christi Moerbe recalled.

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Odessa shooter bought gun via private sale without background check Brandon Formby The Texas Tribune The 36-year-old man who fatally shot seven people and wounded 22 others in West Texas on Saturday purchased his weapon in a private person-to-person sale, allowing him to avoid a background check, according to multiple reports Tuesday.

The shooter, Seth Aaron Ator, was federally barred from possessing a firearm, ABC News reported. But in Texas, person-to-person sales do not require background checks.

Authorities say Ator used a rifle in a shooting spree in Odessa and Midland soon after being fired from his job.

The rampage began after two Texas Department of Public Safety troopers pulled him over for a traffic violation and he shot and wounded one of the troopers. He then began driving around Midland and Odessa, ran-

Law enforcement officers stand outside the movie theater in Odessa where a gunman was killed in a shootout with police.

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domly firing at people. At some point he ditched his car, fatally shot a 29-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter car-

rier and continued shooting people from the postal van.

Details of how the rifle was purchased came a day

after Gov. Greg Abbott said the shooter previously failed a gun purchase background check, though Abbott didn’t

“The status quo is unacceptable”: Walmart will stop selling some ammunition, exit handgun market Abha Bhattarai Published By The Texas Tribune Walmart will stop selling handguns and certain types of ammunition, and will no longer allow customers to openly carry firearms, after separate shootings at company stores last month left at least 24 people dead.

“It’s clear to us that the status quo is unacceptable,” CEO Doug McMillon said in a memo to employees Tuesday. “We know these decisions will inconvenience some of our customers, and we hope they will understand.”

The world’s largest retailer says it will stop selling ammunition for handguns and short-barrel rifles — including .223 caliber and 5.56 caliber cartridges, which can be

used in military-style weapons — once it sells through its current stock. Those changes are likely to lower the company’s market share of ammunition sales from about 20% to as little as 6%, the company said.

“The basic principle here is that if we don’t sell the gun, we are no longer going to sell the ammunition,” Dan Barlett, executive vice president of corporate affairs, said in a call with reporters Tuesday. He did not offer details on how the changes might impact the company’s financial performance.

Walmart, which sells guns in about half of its 4,750 U.S. stores, will continue selling long-barrel deer rifles and shotguns, as well as well as other firearms and ammunition for hunting and sports shooting, McMillon said. It

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will also continue to allow customers to carry concealed firearms at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores as long as they have proper permits.

The decision comes after mounting pressure from gun-control advocacy groups, politicians and Walmart’s employees. About 40 white-collar Walmart employees working in California walked out on the job last month to protest its gun policies.

Walmart, which is based in Bentonville, Arkansas, has tightened its gun policies over the years. It stopped selling handguns in 1993 (though it continued to do so in Alaska) and phased out assault-style rifles in 2015.

Last year, it raised the minimum age for gun purchases from 18 to 21, two weeks after 17 students and teachers were killed in a shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.

The company’s latest measures come after a man with an assault rifle killed 22 people at a Walmart in El Paso on Aug. 3, just days after a Walmart employee in Southaven, Mississippi, fatally shot two co-workers.

McMillon, who is a gun owner, said the company is also calling on the president and members of Congress to advance “common sense measures,” like more stringent background checks.

said.

In the aftermath of an El Paso shooting last month that left 22 dead, Abbott convened a commission of lawmakers, activists and law enforcement to discuss possible responses. The Texas Safety Commission held two meetings last month and Abbott has indicated that the group plans to issue a report with recommendations.

Abbott tweeted Monday night that “we’re working on a legislative package right now.” He didn’t offer any details, however, other than that “expedited executions for mass murderers would be a nice addition.” On Tuesday, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that they’d each form special legislative committees to find ways to prevent mass violence.

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say why. A DPS spokesperson said Tuesday that the failed purchase happened in 2014, but didn’t disclose a reason.

But the shooting — the fourth mass shooting in Texas in four years — prompted widespread calls for action from state leaders. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday there should be a “strong look” at the lack of a required background checks for some private sales.

“And I believe as a supporter of the Second Amendment we should protect that family transfer or family sale, but any stranger to stranger — we don’t know how this person got the gun — but we do know that that’s a real loophole in the law, and I think the NRA [National Rifle Association] needs to get behind the president on that issue and really address that issue,” Patrick

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Lions Park bers Entergy donated the poles and drilled the holes for framing the structure which includes swings, rings, slides and climbing challenges built around a tugboat, a locomotive, a spaceship and a school bus, to name a few.

Honeycutt, Mitchell and Moerbe were the three cochairmen for the effort, which included a lot of fundraising by the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce as well as all the area’s industries and lots of volunteer hours.

Most of the construction happened over two weekends. As many as 300 volunteers showed up to work some days. It cost about $350,000 for materials.

Area contractors lent the project tools. County jail inmates brought wheelbarrows of pea gravel from trucks to playscape.

“Chuck Pinto was the city manager then,” Honeycutt recalled. “He promoted the project, and he put in a lot of the posts himself.

“Joe Will was the parks manager then, and he loved this project.”

She recalls that Randy Myers came up with the idea and Leroy Boehme Jr. came up with the name. Artist Delle Bates carved alligators, lions, fish and assorted images into the wooden beams.

Oilman Paul Cormier paid $2,500 to sponsor a 12-foot derrick.

Former Mayor Dan Mohon recalls helping out on a couple of Saturdays and has sweet memories of the fin-

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Pam Honeycutt inspects Lions Den playground on Friday, Aug. 30.

She helped head up the efforts to build the playground in 1999.

ished product.

“It is really a unique structure,” he said. “When my grandkids were little, I took them there to play a lot.”

James Lawrence still sees the crowds. The longtime city employee has been Orange’s parks manager for the past six years.

“As parks manager, this is my destination playground,” Lawrence said. “The others are community playgrounds.

“When we get buses of school children touring at the Stark Foundation, either the art museum, Lutcher Theater or Shangri-La, they come here to eat lunch and play.

“We get 400 or 500 kids.

This is the only place like this.”

Lawrence adds that he prefers it to other similar parks built in Southeast Texas, like Tugboat Island in Port Neches, Fun Island Depot on Pleasure Island and Imagination

Station in Beaumont.

“This park has been so used,” Honeycutt said. “Every weekend you come out and it’s loaded with kids.

There’s always two or three birthday parties going on.”

Lawrence and Honeycutt recall when a tour of Shangri-La began at a dock on Adams Bayou next to Lions Den Park. The children were taken to the botanical gardens by boat and delivered back to Lions Den Park to wind down before returning home.

Midway through a 90-plus day last week, Catrina Sargood of Vidor was chaperoning 2-year-old William Granger through the park.

“Every time he has a doctor’s appointment we come over here,” Sargood explained. “He loves going to the park. It’s his reward. Instead of ice cream, he wants to come here.”

Vicki Chappelle lives near

Lions Den Park now and brings her grandchildren to play there regularly.

“I’ve been in love with this place for a very long time,” she said. “I remember we lived in Mauriceville and came over here a lot.

“One of the perks for living right here next to it is I can bring my grandkids.”

Honeycutt, Moerbe and Mitchell were shocked to hear that the wooden playscape is in jeopardy of disappearing.

“This one had a lifespan of 15 years and we’re going on 20,” Lawrence said.

Moerbe remembered differently.

“We built it and turned it over to the city and the city said they’d keep it up,” she said.

“If Lions Den was torn down and replaced with a cheaper one, there would be a lot of people upset. A lot of people who worked on it have passed away – my parents, others.’”

“What a shame,” Mitchell said.

“The park symbolizes community and unity effort across politics. It is time for the elected [city council] members to learn the history and make smart decisions with a progressive attitude.”

Even Lawrence campaigned to save the playground.

“We’ve had people come in from Beaumont to Lake Charles to bring their kids here,” he said. “This is my destination playground. It’s hard to go backward.”

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makes.”

Gothia’s pay will go up to $107,140 – and commissioners’ base pay to $74,256 – if commissioners vote themselves the 2% raise they proposed Aug. 27, with Gothia saying he intended to raise all employees 2% as well.

“Two percent doesn’t fully cover the cost increase in insurance that most of us that work at the county incurred this year,” Young said.

Texas Local Government Code 152.013 requires counties to propose and publish any raises for elected officials several weeks before voting on a final budget that includes both the elected and non-elected county employees other than sheriff’s deputies whose pay is covered by collective bargaining agreements.

Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the 2020 budget Sept. 17. It takes effect Oct. 1.

“Personally, I think people should have to vote on judges’ and commissioners’ pay,” Young said. “If the employees can’t have a good pay raise because we don’t have the money, then these people shouldn’t be making the money they’re making.

“One of my goals is to roll back pay to the 2017 level. If I can’t get them [commissioners] to do that, I’ll take my pay over 2017 [$21,640] and give it to charity.”

Dean Crooks’ surprising resignation three months into his first full term made the County Judge special election necessary for a twoyear term in 2021-2022.

Normally, county officials are elected for four-year terms, so the County Judge’s spot will be back up for election in 2022, this time back on a four-year schedule.

Gothia is expected to run

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Commissioners agreed to let the Emergency Management and Convention & Expo Center jointly purchase a $100,000 storage building to be located behind the Expo Center.

The funds came entirely from each department’s budget.

Sabrina Gray, Expo Center Chief and Parks Director, announced Claiborne West Park would host a National Public Lands Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28 for volunteers who wish to help clean up the park.

Commissioner Kirk Roccaforte announced a voluntary cleanup for Bailey Road in Bridge City beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.

Thrift & Gift Community Garage Sale this Saturday, Sept. 7 The Thrift & Gift Community Garage Sale will be held this Saturday, September 7th from 8 am to 2 pm. Vendors will set up at 7 am, there are covered spaces still available for only $10.00. Available will be cleaning supplies, garage sale items, etc. Shop & Bargain Room will be open with mark down items. We welcome vendors with arts and crafts, food, garage sale items, etc. Come see us at 350 37th St. (off Strickland between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union and across Strickland from Robert’s Meat Market). Call 409-8867649 for more information.

SEW N Saturday During the summer, you are invited to learn how to sew at SEW N Saturday! We will meet September 7 at 9:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. These basic lessons are free, yet we invite you to bring material, a sewing machine (if you are able; there will be a few machines at the church) and a commitment and desire to learn to sew! Everyone from age 10 and up is welcome.

Please call the church office at 409-735-4573 to claim your spot. Come and join us for a fun time!

First Saturday Sale at Thrift & Gift The First Saturday Sale will be great with our Community Garage Sale this Saturday, September 7th. Our quilt is up for you to view with chances for $1.00 each or 6/$5.00. We open at 8 am and close at 2pm this Saturday and are located at 350 37th St. (off Strickland between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union and across Strickland from Robert’s Meat Market). These prices are unbelievable. Call 409-886-7649 for more information.

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before announcing for an office – Christopher Berry for Constable Precinct 2 and Bridge City Assistant Police Chief Brad Frye for Constable Precinct 3.

Both current Precinct 2 Constable Mark Jones and current Precinct 3 Constable Mark Philpott are set to retire after 30 years of county service at the end of 2020.

Young says he decided to run for county judge because he doesn’t like what he’s seen from county leaders.

“I had never been involved with politics,” he said, “but once I went to work for the county, I’ve seen some things I didn’t like.

“They weren’t necessarily illegal, but some things I didn’t think were moral.”

Things he had problems with include 2017 commissioners raising their pay 15.3% and the county judge’s pay 22.9%.

“I don’t consider it moral to give my employees even a 5% raise and take a 22% raise,” Young said.

Both Gothia and current Commissioner Johnny Trahan were eight months into their first terms as commissioners when they voted for the October 2017 pay raise, which boosted their pay from $63,118 to $72,800.

They joined Commissioner Barry Burton and County Judge Brint Carlton in voting for the 2017 raise as part of a package of pay increases for all 18 elected officials that averaged 13.5% per person.

Commissioner Jody Crump voted against it.

Burton, Crump and Carlton, who faced re-election in 2018, said they would only accept the salary boost after winning re-election. All three were defeated in the March 2018 primary.

“He [Gothia] did take the pay raise. He and Johnny Trahan both took it,” Young said.

Gothia’s pay went up to $105,040 per year when he was named County Judge in July.

“The median income in Orange County is $51,000 per year. Commissioners make $78,000 and the County Judge 105,000,” Young said. “I don’t consider it moral for them to make a wage that’s twice as much as the average worker in this county

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to retain the County Judge seat in the 2020 election. If he does, he will face Young and possibly others in the Republican primary in March, 2020.

Young didn’t agree with the way Gothia ascended to the judge’s chair, taking the top spot after a four-month return by former County Judge Carl Thibodeaux.

Gothia resigned as commissioner to be available as judge and Thibodeaux appointed former Bridge City mayor Kirk Roccaforte to replace Gothia. Then Roccaforte was among the commissioners appointing Gothia as Thibodeaux’s replacement.

“After Dean Crooks resigned, everybody knew what was going to take place,” Young said.

“Most of this was done to be able to put Roccaforte in office. They did not want Dean Crooks to appoint a commissioner, so they did this as an end-around state law.

“Those were Republicans [Crooks and Gothia]. They’ve replaced them with a lifelong Democrat in Roccaforte. Just changing your name and putting an R behind your name doesn’t make you a Republican.”

Young is one of two men who have said they plan to run as Republicans against Gothia. The other, 77-yearold Vidor blueberry farmer Ernest Bayard, has not filed papers to run as of Labor Day and he did not return calls from The Record newspapers.

To show he is serious about running, Young explained how this dip into politics is a threat to his planned retirement from his county job.

“If I stayed with operations and maintenance six or seven more years, I could retire,” he said. “By doing this [running], I’m risking my retirement.

“Even if I win the primary in March, I’ll still be plunging toilets and working on air conditioners for nine months before I can take office.”

But he’s willing to take the chance.

“This isn’t about me. It isn’t about power. It isn’t about money,” Young said. “It’s about who’s going to fix the things that need to be fixed.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest FALCONS CALL ON MATT BRYANT The Atlanta Falcons make abrupt change at kicker.

They signed pro-bowl kicker, Bridge City’s Matt Bryant after they had cut him seven months ago. Matt was invited in for a tryout Friday and less than 24 hours later they signed the 44 year old to a new deal paying him $3 million for one year. The Falcons had not renewed Matt’s contract and brought Giorgio Tavecchio in but he has struggled through the preseason. Matt looked sharp in the tryout. He credits some changes to his off season program. He said that he never considered retiring. His mother Mary Bryant still lives in Bridge City.

Matt is the Falcon’s all time leading scorer with 1,122 career points. He also is the fourth most accurate kicker in NFL history. Over his 17 year career he has a 90.7 percent in field goal attempts. We are proud of our “Home Boy” and glad he’s back in the saddle. *****Now I have to move on. Hop on, come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

AMERICA IS UNDER THE THUMB OF THE NRA After the killings of Mexicans in El Paso I predicted there would be at least two more mass shootings with an assault weapon before Christmas. On Saturday, Aug. 31, Texas was hit again with a mass murder in the Midland/Odessa area. Seven citizens were killed and 22 wounded with an AR assault style weapon. The shootings came at an already violent month in Texas.

On Aug. 3, a gunman with an assault weapon in El Paso killed 22 people at a Wal-Mart store. Mass shootings along have killed 70 people in the state of Texas. Gov. Abbott said again, like he’s said before, “Too many people in Texas are in mourning; too many Texans have lost their lives. The statues-quo in Texas is unacceptable, action must be taken.” Abbott however was noncommittal about imposing new gun laws in Texas. At every killing he says the same thing, then kicks the can down the road until the next mass shooting. In fact, on the day of this mass shooting Texas relaxed its gun laws allowing people to carry any kind of gun they want anywhere in the state. Both of our U.S. senators are out of sight. We know Ted Cruz is gutless; John Cornyn just hides when it’s not a good photo-op. Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell don’t care. If you think I’m being too severe take a look again at the photo of Trump’s visit to an El Paso hospital with his smiling wife holding a small child whose parents had both been killed.

Trump is grinning like a possum while giving a thumbs-up sign. The couple looked like they were posing for a Christmas card. It’s an American nightmare that won’t leave unless we make changes at the top, killings with weapons of war will be common place. Unfortunately, the NRA has them by the nuts. They won’t take a chance of losing an election to do what is right for the county. If they start to waiver the NRA squeezes a little harder. All of them shout in a loud voice, “It’s a mental health problem, background checks won’t help.” When Trump acts like he might do the right thing, the NRA puts a horse head at the foot of his bed and he kicks the can down the road. The only thing that will ever change total control by the NRA is an election that cleans house from the White House to the State House, if not America will remain under the thumb of the NRA.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 We are set to mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Ike that arrived in the wee hours of Sept. 13, 2008. Orange, Cove, West Orange and Rose City took a bad blow but it was the community of Bridge City that was met with total destruction. On Sunday, Sept. 13, residents will gather at the Community Center grounds in Bridge City for a “We Remember,” get together. All residents are urged to attend from 1-6 p.m. Lots of music, food, fun and prizes.***** The Republican Party, urged by their leaders Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Sarah Palin, Ann Coulter and the others, protested that the little school chilluns of this country shouldn’t hear a positive message from their United States president. Believe me, it had nothing to do with the message. It was more of a political football aimed at the mid-term elections. When I was a boy our class would listen to all of FDR’s Fireside chats. Presidents Reagan, Clinton, George H. Bush and George W. Bush all addressed the school students. In fact, that’s what George W. was doing when the 9-11 attacks happened on his watch.***** Two important people over the years in the Bridge City community passed away last weekend. Betty Smith, 72, passed away Sept. 5. A native of Forman, Ark., Betty and her husband of 57 years, Bill Smith, came to Bridge City many years ago. They

established Central Office Supply and also real estate ownerships. Bill served on the Bridge City City Council and several civic organizations. Ms. Betty was also active in various clubs and supported Bill in his endeavors. She had been in failing health for some time.

Service was held Sept. 8. *****Gerald “Jerry” Pesson, 67, passed away Sept. 3. Jerry was a former longtime resident of Bridge City where he was very active and served as Fire Chief. He also was instrumental in the passage of a fire district for Bridge City and Orangefield. Jerry was the charter president of the Bridge City Rotary Club. ***** Frank Hatton, passed away Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. He was the last of the original Hatton family born to Lois and Roy Hatton in Prairie View, now known as Bridge City. Frank is survived by his wife of 63 years Marjorie Hatton.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch gathered at Robert’s Restaurant and celebrated Sprad and Margaret Spradlin’s 59th anniversary. Also celebrating their 55th was Judge Claude Wimberly and the lovely Pauline. Mayor T.W. Permenter’s 72nd birthday was celebrated along with Sheriff Keith Merritt’s 58.***** Making the wire news last week was a lady from Zachary, La., who was caught on video shoplifting a case of beer (24 cans) between her legs. The arresting officers and those at the station tried to duplicate the crime. None could successfully walk with the case between their legs. It’s reported the lady wasn’t a large woman, just strong leg muscles.*****Karen and Tony Fuselier gave us a great book, “Memories,” a pictorial history of south Louisiana and east Texas musicians from 1910-90, compiled by Johnnie Allen. Jivin Gene, Johnny Preston, Bobby Charles and all the Gulf Coast sound boys and every Cajun group that ever performed.*****We were honored with a special guest last week. Sharon Gearheart, the sheriff’s prettiest deputy, stopped in for a quick hello. The former waitress will celebrate her birthday this week, Sept. 9. She is still very foxy. Happy 56th.***** President Barack Obama is paying a heck of a price for the problems he inherited from Bush and the Republicans. Primarily the American people don’t trust the government because of Iraq, Katrina, FEMA etc., yet it’s the Republicans making the case against Obama, who is trying to solve the problems they made.*****Lannie Claybar died 40 years ago in the early morning of Sept. 6, 1969, in a Houston hospital. It would have been a simple bypass in today’s world but they screwed up and it cost his life.***** QUOTE OF THE WEEK this week comes from coach Neal Morgan, once coaching at Stark High with Wade Phillips, Dexter Bassinger, Ralph Smith and others. Neal says, “There are those who objected to their children listening to a president, duly elected by the people. The same ones who allow their children to watch murder and mayhem on television, ignore homework and stay up until the wee hours. President Obama has had so much to overcome after George the Second but one thing he cannot overcome and it looms large in the eyes of so many deep east Texans. They can’t get beyond President Obama being an African-American. He’s a black man. It’s very sad but many of us can’t get beyond basic bigotry.”

40 Years Ago-1979 Mary Sue Roy, 42, administrative assistant to county judge Pete Runnels suffered a stroke and died Sunday.

She and Ronald were camping at Sam Rayburn. *****Our sympathies go out to the families of Fred Bean, Paul Weinman and Mark Darby who all recently passed away.*****T.O. Gunn, Orange’s best photographer, is in Beaumont hospital awaiting heart surgery for three bypasses.*****Bill and Martha Hughes held their annual Labor Day cookout.*****Neil Bond had gall bladder surgery.*****Debbie Fusilier was making the rounds showing off her 2-week-old son David Jr. The kid has a full head of hair. Debbie is trim and looks like she has never been pregnant.*****One of our favorite people, Debbie Alborn, is moving away. She is headed to Portland, Ore., where she will live in sight of Mt. Hood.*****Bobby Hoosier will be 22 years old on Sept.

11.*****The Bridge City Chamber will host Bridge City Days on Oct. 20. Mary Railey and Shirley Cone have started a new business. They now are selling stained glass at the Cone’s Village Squire location.

45 Years Ago-1974 A Bridge City Rotary Club was formed last week.

Jerry Pesson was elected as the club’s first charter president. The Orange Rotary sponsored the new club. (Editor’s note: The B.C. Rotary is still active 45 years later. First president Pesson has passed since.*****Peggy Smitherman celebrated her birthday Sept. 6. *****Several former Bridge City football players were spotted at the Cardinal game Friday night against Sulphur. This was coach Andy Griffin’s first game win 14-13. All American Steve Worster, watched his kid brother Gary play. Other ex-Cardinals watching were Lanston Fall, Lamar, who has been hampered by a pulled hamstring also Mark Dunn and Jimmy Lacomb in from UTA for a short visit before returning to football practice.*****Bill Clark joins Richard Corder and Ed Lovelace at KOGT. What a threesome. *****Beth Dugas has just returned from Greece. She says the first song she heard after arriving there was “Jambalaya” by Hank Williams.

Greece is a long way from crawfish pie and file gumbo.

It shows their good taste in music.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sure glad to learn that our friend, 97-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, Cedric Stout, is doing much better and after five months without solid food, he can eat again. Cherry has got to go back to cooking. She’s been on vacation with Cedric on a liquid diet.*****A new law that took effect Sept. 1, allows Texans who want treatment for an injury or pain management to see a physical therapist without first visiting a physician or other healthcare provider. Texas Hospital Association, Texas Medical Association and Texas Orthopedic Association all spoke against it but Gov. Greg Abbott

signed House Bill 29 anyway. Medicare doesn’t pay for physical therapy without a referral but some efforts are in the works to change that law at the Federal level. Personally, I think it’s a bad law. Medical doctors spend a lot of money and ten or 12 years to get through medical school and are years paying back school loans only to give their work to less qualified people. In time we will drive young people away from long expensive medical school, instead they can take the short cut and patient care standards will continue to decrease.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and plans are being made to celebrate Sheriff Keith Merritt’s 68th birthday and also the birthday of John Roy Fredericks. Next week, the Bunch will dine at Southern Charm, in Pinehurst. Everyone always welcome.*****In 1956, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley were all at the top of their game and they all were with Sun Records. A special 18hour documentary, by Ken Burns, on Country Music will air Sunday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. on PBS. It also looks at the influences of African instrumentals, rhythms and blues and many others. Dozen of artist including those listed above will appear. That would be a great collection to have. Burns is a great historian.*****Some folks celebrating birthdays and events in the next few days. A couple of friends, Sheriff Keith Merritt, will mark his 68th birthday on Sept. 6. He appears much younger but he says the miles have added up. Also on this day, a real character, John Roy Fredrick, who has lived three lives in one lifetime, will be 76 today. ***Sept. 7, is Gerald Leleux’s birthday. This quite, congenial guy has been married many years to Penny, who is anything but low key.

This good guy just rolls with the punches.*** Sept. 8, is birthday no. 86 for the Rainbow Bridge, completed on this day in 1933.Today is also Grandparents Day. Don’t forget them.***On Sept. 9, a special friend, Millard “Neighbor” Cox, A WWII vet, turns 95 years old. I’ve known him since he was a young 70 year old. Over the last few years his main daily obligation is visiting his bride of 71 years, Virginia “Ginny” at Golden Years Nursing Home where she is a resident. It breaks his heart that she can’t be home but he’s thankful she is well cared for. Happy Birthday my friend. ***Sept. 10, a special lady Tanya Strickland Birdwell, one of Nova Dee’s lovely daughters, celebrates today. She really is a nice, kind lady who devotes much of her time at Thrift and Gift.***This also is a special day for a great couple, Happy Anniversary to Kelly and John Kimbrough and best wishes for many more healthy, happy years.

BIRTHDAYS Some special folks celebrating birthdays on Sept. 4, Candi Cannon, Jamie Forse, Shirley Choate, also celebrities Pop singer Beyonce, 37, comedian Damon Wayans, 59 and actor Phil Lewis, 41.*****Sept. 5: Branden Bailey, Cindy Myers and Jason Toal all celebrate.

Having birthdays also are actors Michael Keaton, 68, Raquel Welch and 79. *****Sept. 6: Brenda Lawson, Quida Simonton, Randy celebrate. Also politician Chris Christie, 57 and Soul singer Macy Gray, 50.***** Sept. 7: Having birthdays on this day are Gerald Leleux, Eric Cox, Karen Morse, Laina Sparks and Terri Childs. Joining them are comedian Leslie Jones, 52, actor Corbin Bernsen, 65 and Pop singer Gloria Gaynor, 70.***** Sept. 8: Celebrating birthdays on this day are Darla Cricchio, Ronnie Bullion also Pop singer Pink, 40, politician Bernie Sanders, 78 and actor David Arquette, 48.*****Sept. 9: Janet Leleux, Sharon Gearhart, Pamela Smith, Jesse Thurman and Joel Jeffcote.

Celebrities celebrating are Country singer Hunter Hayes, 28, actors Adam Sandler, 53 and Hugh Grant, 59, Jazz singer Michael Buble, 44.***** Sept. 10: Having birthdays on this day are Tanya Birdwell, Mason Pruett, Dena Bates and Jamie Oliphint. They are joined by actors Colin Firth, 60 and Ryan Phillippe, 47. Happy Birthday to all.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Gilbeaux walk into Tee Boy’s Bar and Grill and he axe, “Do anybody in here got da number of 911?”

Comeaux axe, “Wats da emergency?”

Gillbeaux say, “Is dat you red truck wit da Great Dane dog in it?”

Comeaux answer, “It sho is, wat about it?”

“Mais, I got some bad news for you me, my dog done killed your Great Dane.” Gillbeaux answer.

Comeaux axe, “Wat kind of dog you got hanh?”

Gillbeaux say, “I got a little Chihuahua me.”

Comeaux him started laughing, “You must be drunk you, explain to me how your Chihuahua dog can kill a Great Dane?”

Gillbeaux says, “He got stuck in his throat.”

C’EST TOUT Crow’s “Threads” Album Hits Market Since her first smash single, “All I Wanna Do” in 1994, Sheryl Crow, now 57, has won nine Grammy awards and sold more than 50 million albums.

“Threads” her new album came out this past weekend.

Sheryl’s new work was three years in the making. On it she honors those who helped her find herself as an artist. “Threads” features Crow with an assembly of her peers. Fans will find Sting, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, who sings her song, “Redemption Days.” The 17-track album also features younger artist including Maren Morris, Jason Isbell, Gary Clark, Jr. and St. Vincent.

Crow says about the album, “There’s something to be said about being on the back nine.” Her ambitions are unfinished but seasoned now by experience. She says, “The recording time with Kris Kristofferson felt great.”

Crow feels the freedom to create music now without the need to be commercial and popular—yet this album is sure to be a commercial success and will become a collector.*****DON’T FORGET 9-11 this Wednesday.

It’s a day that we should never forget. Good luck, good health, take care and God bless.

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Golden K Kiwanis to meet e Orange Golden K Kiwanis Club continues its presentation of each member's "life story" in August, September, and October. Members meet each Wednesday for coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting officially begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Salvation Army Meeting Room, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange 77630. e meeting adjourns at 10:45 a.m. due to use of room by other groups. On Wednesday, September 4, Linda Pittillo, will share her journey through life, beginning in the state of Washington. en on Wednesday, September 11, Karen McKinney will tell her story of life in the panhandle of Texas, New Mexico, California, Delaware, Tennessee, and many other places. e following Wednesday, September 18, Ted Williams, will tell his life story of growing up in Mauriceville and his many years as a coach in Deweyville. Wednesday, September 25, Rosie Hurst will share tales of her life in Orange, and other places.

Thrift & Gift Garage Sale Saturday e rift & Gift Community Garage Sale will be held this Saturday, September 7th from 8 am to 2 pm. Vendors will set up at 7 am, there are covered spaces still available for only $10.00.

Available will be cleaning supplies, garage sale items, etc. Shop & Bargain Room will be open with mark down items. We welcome vendors with arts and crafts, food, garage sale items, etc.

Come see us at 350 37th St. (off Strickland between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union and across Strickland from Robert’s Meat Market). Call 409-886-7649 for more information.

SEW N Saturday During the summer, you are invited to learn how to sew at SEW N Saturday! We will meet September 7 at 9:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. ese basic lessons are free, yet we invite you to bring material, a sewing machine (if you are able; there will be a few machines at the church) and a commitment and desire to learn to sew! Everyone from age 10 and up is welcome.

Please call the church office at 409-735-4573 to claim your spot. Come and join us for a fun time!

First Saturday Sale at Thrift & Gift e First Saturday Sale will be great with our

Community Garage Sale this Saturday, September 7th. Our quilt is up for you to view with chances for $1.00 each or 6/$5.00. We open at 8 am and close at 2pm this Saturday and are located at 350 37th St. (off Strickland between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union and across Strickland from Robert’s Meat Market). ese prices are unbelievable. Call 409-886-7649 for more information.

Orange County Retired Teachers to meet e Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its first meeting of the 2019-2020 year on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street, Orange, TX, and all members are encouraged to attend.e guest speaker will be Schuyler Buckler of Assistive Technology Unlimited.ere will also be a covered dish luncheon.

Guests are always welcome.

American Legion Aux. to hold flag retirement e Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 will be conducting a flag retirement on Wednesday, September 11th at 6 pm. e ceremony will take place at the post home at 108 Green Avenue in Orange. e public is welcomed to attend and be able to see how our flags that have served honorably are retired once they are no longer in good shape to fly. For more information you may contact Gayle Walker, Unit 49 President at 409-886-1241.

Holiday in the Park booth reservations Booths are now open to the public for the City of West Orange’s 2019 “Holiday in the Park” festival. is year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 in the park next door to West Orange City Hall (2700 Western Avenue; West Orange, Texas). is home-town, community festival brings in people from around the area wanting to kick off the holiday season. e event will have food booths, craft booths and children’s activities.

Non-electrical booth spaces (14’ x 14’) are available for $30 each, while electrical booth spaces (20’ x 14’) are $50 each. Booths are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. e City of West Orange 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 a

TAMU AgriLife Extension offers Fall 2019 programs October Diabetes Classes: Do you have type 2 diabetes and want to enjoy the holidays?

Join us in learning how to prevent type 2 diabetes, eat healthy, and much more to control your diabetes.

Classes are on October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and November 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. is is a free 5 class series.

October 10th: Salsa Canning Class: is class is a hands-on class to learn water bath canning taught by Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent of Family and Community Health.

It will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and will cost $20 per person.

Class limited to 15 participants.

October 12th: Intro to Beekeeping: e topics that will be covered in this class will give you what you need to know for the basics of beekeeping.

You will learn about the equipment, personal protective gear, hive products, basic biology, and starting concerns. e class will be held from 9:00am to 1:00pm and will cost $20 per person or $30 for a family.

Please RSVP by October 1st. Snacks will be provided.

October 17th: Orange County Ranchers Roundup: is program is being hosted by the Orange County Beef & Forage Committee. e speaker for this event is Dr. Mike Meaux, DVM, Southwest LA Veterinary Clinic. He will address cattle health & nutrition in Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana. e Orange County Ag Committee will pay for 1 free hay sample per family to be tested. e Lower SabineNeches SWCD #446 will pay for 1 free soil sample per family to be tested.

You may contact the Extension Office for the forms. 2 CEU’s are offered for the Private Pesticide Applicators License holders. is program will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and will cost $10 per person.

site map and registration form can be found on the City's website located at HYPERLINK "http://www.cityofwestorange.com" www.cityofwestorange.com.

For further information, or to reserve a booth space, contact West Orange City Hall at 409-8833468.

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Orange Al-Anon meetings

Wesley United Annual Fund Raiser

Al-Anon can help if someone close to another person has a drinking or addiction problem. AlAnon meets Sundays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., at North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 North 16th Street (Rear), Orange. Call 409-4742171 or 409-988-2311 for more information.

Calls are kept confidential.

Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts early November. Pecan halves and pieces $10.50 per pound and walnuts $8.50 per pound.

Call Jan 409/734-8036 or the church 409/8867276 to place an order or for additional information.

Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-7499036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

Dementia Care Givers' Support Group e Dementia Care Givers' Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and Second ursday of every month at 6:30 p.m..

Seek & Find Resale Store e Seek & Find Resale Shop is open on ursdays from Noon to 6:00 pm, Fridays from 12 noon to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are selling all types of used items clothes, toys, books, household items,etc. Our proceeds help fund our music programs at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Please come and see us at 985 W. Roundbunch Road, next to Happy Donuts.

Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this opportunity to learn an instrument in the local area. For more information, call 409-2413920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.

Orange County Beekeeping Group e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. e group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public. For information or assistance with honeybee removals, please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356.

Bridge City Al-Anon Meetings

Orange Bible Study Beginning September 9, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will conduct a new Bible Study in Orange. We will gather at the Proellochs’ home in Orange. Our time together will begin at noon but the Bible Study will start at 12:15 pm and it will be 30 minutes. e desire is to include working people during their lunch break. is Bible Study will take place on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Mondays of each month. Our first study will begin with the Book of James! So, bring your lunch and your bible and come to learn. Please invite others! Please call the church office at 409735-4573 to get more information.

Exciting New Bible Study offered e Books of Acts has everything but dinosaurs. It’s got earthquakes, shipwrecks, avenging angels, harrowing escapes, riots, murder plots, political intrigue, courtroom drama and so much more. e book of acts tells the story of the early Christian church with all the flair of an exciting adventure novel. ings start out rather calm----then the Holy Spirit comes roaring into the room, igniting the pious with tongues of fire and causing them to behave in ways that lead onlookers to think they are drunk, from that point on, we know we are in for a bumpy ride. ese stories all have the quality of “Did you hear the one about----? e book of Acts may read like an adventure novel, but actually it is a history book. And Luke’s ultimate interests are theological, or at least spiritual and pastoral, Acts could almost be called “Acts of the Holy Spirit” or “Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ.”

Join Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for this exciting 6 month class being offered on Tuesdays starting September 10th at 10:00 am. Please call church office (409-735-4573) if you plan to attend; we want to have enough materials prepared for your studies.

November 19th: Food Handler’s Training Class: is class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. e cost is $20 and is from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Make checks payable to FPM Account 230202 and bring to the class. No cash accepted.

Please call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Orange County if you have any questions and to register for these classes at 409-882-7010.

All classes and programs will be held at the Extension Office at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630.

November 4th: Meat Canning Class: Are you tired of freezing meat, poultry, and game? en join us to learn how to can meat to preserve it to last much longer by using a pressure canner to can it. is program costs $20 per person and starts at 6:00pm.

Rock group Puddle of Mudd, featuring vocalist and guitarist Wes Scantlin, headlined the Muddfest 2019 tour which arrived in Beaumont on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, for a showcase at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. A near-capacity crowd turned out to watch Puddle of Mudd, along with other rock acts Saliva, Traps, Rehab and Tantric on this rare weeknight event. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

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St. Mary Student Council named St. Mary Art Club officers St. Mary Catholic School proudly announces the newly elected 219-2020 Art Club members. They are: President, Kolbe Hughes, Vice President, Hannah Allison, Secretary, Haley Johnson, Treasurer, Grace Wimberley, Historian, Kiera Howington, Chaplain, Verick Rincon. Pictured are front Wimberley then Rincon, Howington, Hughes, Allison and Johnson.

St. Mary Catholic School has an award-winning Student Council led by Mrs. Angie Smith, Advisor. The school is proud to announce the Student Council Officers for the 2019-2020 School Year are, pictured from left, Abby Broussard, Secretary/Treasurer: Bella Tran, President; Maddy Smith, Vice President; and Haley Johnson, Historian.

Zuleiny's Touch Beauty Salon Ribbon Cutting

Deaths and Memorials Patricia “Pat” Mullhollan Payne, formerly of Bridge City

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new member Zuleiny's Touch Beauty Salon located at 2418 N. 16th St. in Orange. Zuleica Gonzalez is the owner of this friendly environment will treat you like family while being serviced. With over 16 years of salon experience her and her mother are ready to service the community with great cuts at affordable prices. Services include: haircuts, styling, color, eye lashes, extensions, and blowouts. Salon staff are fluent in Spanish to service the needs of the community. They will be hosting a Grand Opening event on August 31 from 9am-7pm, where they will have 15% off in all types of services, giveaways, refreshments and more! For more information call (409) 238-3028.

Put it in a letter, express your wishes

Make family aware of funeral wishes Provided by Ian E. James, CRPC®, AAMS® President, Financial Advisor Capital Financial Group www.409Wealth.com 409-792-0179 Actor Lee Marvin once said, “As soon as people see my face on a movie screen, they [know] two things: first, I’m not going to get the girl, and second, I’ll get a cheap funeral before the picture is over.”

Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about their own funeral, and yet, many of us have a vision about our memorial service or the handling of our remains.

A letter of instruction can help you accomplish that goal.

A letter of instruction is not a legal document; it’s a letter written by you that provides additional, more personal information regarding your estate.

It can be addressed to whomever you choose, but typically, letters of instruction are directed to the executor, family members, or beneficiaries.

Make a Cheat Sheet. ink of a letter of instruction as a “cheat sheet” to your estate. Here are a few ideas and concepts that may be included: *e location of important legal documents, such as your will, ian e. insurance poliJames cies, titles to automobiles, deeds to property, etc. *A list of financial assets, including savings and checking accounts, stocks, bonds, and retirement accounts. Be sure to include account numbers, PINs, and passwords where applicable. *A list of pensions or profit-sharing plans, including the location of their explanatory booklets. *e location of your latest tax return and

Social Security statements. *e location of any safe deposit boxes and their keys. *Information on your social media accounts and how they can be accessed.

Identify Funeral Wishes. A letter of instruction is also a good place to leave burial or cremation wishes. You should consider giving the location of your cemetery plot deed, if you have one.

You may even wish to specify which hymns or speakers you would like included in your memorial service. Although a letter of instruction is not legally binding, your heirs will probably be glad to know how you would like to be remembered.

It also may be helpful to leave a list of contact information for people who should be notified in the event of your death. ere is no “best way” to write a letter of instruction. It can be written in your style and reflect your personality, or it can be written to simply convey information. You should decide what type of letter best fits your estate strategy.

Patricia “Pat” Mullhollan Payne born in Orange, Texas, was one of four children born to Stewart Warren Mulhollan and Essie (Duchamp) Mulhollan.

Pat had a long and happy life. Pat met her husband, Richard Payne while in High School. ey were married on September 12, 1959 and would be celebrating sixty years of marriage. e couple had two sons whom they raised in Bridge City. Pat and Richard moved to Horseshoe Bay, Texas in 2005, to be closer to their son, daughter in law PATRiCiA ‘PAT’ and grandchildren.

MullHOllAN PAYNe Mrs. Payne is survived by her husband, Richard Payne of Horseshoe Bay, son and daughter in law, Michael and Laura Payne of Austin, Texas.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Juliane Payne and grandson Alexander Payne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stewart and Essie Mulhollan; and her son, Richard “Ricky” Payne, Jr. Pat was a faithful and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She enjoyed nothing more than caring for her two grandchildren.

In her eyes, Juliane and Alexander were perfect and no one could convince her otherwise.

She loved celebrating holidays and was especially known for her beautiful Christmas trees. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and was quite proficient at both of these. She enjoyed studying her French heritage. She also enjoyed a little gambling here and there.

She will always be remembered for her devotion and dedication to her husband, son and grandchildren with smiling memories of her life.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. ere will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m., ursday, September 5, 2019, at St Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger.

Following the Mass, Pat will be laid to rest beside her son, Ricky Payne, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas.

Henry Gayle Talbert, Sr., 79, Hemphill Henry Gayle Talbert, Sr., 79, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2019, in Bridge City, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

Officiating will be Henry’s nephew, Brother David W. Smith, Sr. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Fairmount, Texas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

HeNRY GAYle Born in Orange, Texas, on September TAlBeRT SR. 15, 1939, he was the son of Charles F. Talbert, Sr. and Lois (Hodge) Talbert. Henry worked as a pipefitter and was a member of the Pipefitters Local Union 195 for many years. He enjoyed fishing, watching Texas football, and classic and western movies. Henry also loved being on the lake with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lois Talbert; his wife, Shirley J. Talbert; his daughter, Wanda Edgerton; his brothers, Charles F. Talbert, Jr. and Lannie R. Talbert; his brotherin-law, Oscar R. Smith, Sr.; and niece, Amanda Talbert Forsythe.

He is survived by his children, Brenda Daville and partner David Antilley of Hemphill, Glenda Taft of Orange, Denise Jenkins of Bridge City, Sharon Seal and husband James Walton of Bridge City, Henry Talbert, Jr. and wife Laura of Hemphill, Jennifer Chaknine and husband Ray of Bridge City; his grandchildren, Mandi McKee and husband Wesley, Ashley Seago and husband Jerrod, Craig Risinger and wife Nicole, Stephanie Curphey and husband Justin, Lindsey Vollmer and husband Sebastian, Lacey Cobb and husband Ryan, Haley Jenkins, Carlin Renshaw and wife Sherry, Desiree Russell and husband Tyson, Henry “Trey” Talbert III, Luke Simpson, Will Simpson, Emma Simpson, Colton Cockrell, Kasey Frederick, and Justin Frederick; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; his siblings, Lois Smith of Orange, Rebecca Brookshire of Kirbyville, John Talbert and wife Imelda of Groves, and omas Talbert and wife Christie of Hendersonville, North Carolina; his uncle, Darrell T. Hodge; and his aunt, Emmerjean Hodge Keller.

Serving as pallbearers will be Craig Risinger, Carlin Renshaw, Colton Cockrell, Justin Frederick, Landon McKee, Tyson Russell, David Antilley, and Lex McKee. e family would like to extend a special thanks to Affinity Hospice and Trudy Garrison for all of their love and support.

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Outliving the old Majestic Oak Tree Roy Dunn For e Record Fifteen years have gone by since Mom died. She passed away on Sept. 2, 2004. rough the years, around the anniversary of her death or on her birthday in July, I try to make my way to the little South Louisiana Cajun town of Abbeville.

Last week Phyl and I made plans to make a quick trip like we had done so many times before. We would place flowers on her grave and visit the graves of my grandmother and grandfather, whose sites joined Mom’s.

Our plans were to bring our daughter-in-law, Ethel, Mark’s wife, who is from Guatemala.

She had never been to Louisiana so this was a good chance to show her the community that raised me. e cotton fields I’ve written about are no more. ere are still plenty farms in South Louisiana but most are rice farms that also harvest crawfish and still plenty of sugarcane fields. e cane harvest takes place in October and that’s when the Steen Syrup mill cranks up and ships its famous product around the world.

Mark decided to make the one-day run with us and daughter Karen offered to drive us.

We were all set for a great day and that’s what it turned out to be, however, it wasn’t without a bit of sadness and disappointment.

When I was a boy, the shade of a large oak tree, in the corner of the yard, was where family activities and special events took place. I had climbed it hundreds of time.

Mark and Karen also recalled, while spending time with their grandmother in the summer, how much fun they, brother Allen and cousins had climbing that old tree. Over the many years, the tree got to be a majestic live oak, with limbs as big as trunks that extended to cover much of the back yard.

On every trip I had admired that mighty oak that was so much a part of my upbringing.

I was shocked and saddened to see since I’d been there last, the great oak is dying. Half of its massive limbs have fallen. Its huge trunk is coming apart with only a couple limbs remaining. In a few months it will be totally gone.

Over 80 years have gone by since my uncle first lifted me up in the fork of that tree. I never would have imagined I would outlive that great oak. e old house, that was once

a three-room, rust-colored railroad shack when my folks bought it, has been added onto.

Grandma’s old house, like many old places around town, is painted a light brown pastel color.

Many of the shotgun houses are painted in different pastel colors. e yard is smaller than I recalled.

Another thing that seemed different was the space under the house that sits on piers.

I played a lot and buried a lot of treasures under that old house, most often I couldn’t find them again. Today, there just isn’t enough space for me to crawl under. e other big disappointment was as we toured the old picturesque town with its many historical homes, we found the old downtown area, with unique, architecture and two-squares, is also dying. e buildings remain the same but are mostly unoccupied. Some have been converted into homes or apartments preserving its architecture. All the businesses seemed to be closed.

In my youth, downtown was a beehive of activity. Today the new bypass has killed downtown, like it’s done in so many places.

We spent some time at the historical St. Mary Magdalene church and square, with massive 200-year-old oaks. It was where teenagers gathered in the evenings. It was also where the girls taught us boys to dance. e old Catholic church is where I was Baptized and also made my first Communion.

In my youth that church helped me through the rough spots and gave me a foundation.

After we toured the area, we met my sisters, Fay and Shirley and brother-in-law Louis, who drove down from Lafayette to join us at Shuck’s Restaurant.

Shuck’s is famous for good food but their specialty is oysters and great seafood.

Roy plans a trip each year to place flowers on his mother’s grave. RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn I once had three half-sisters but our youngest, Jane, died a few years ago. It was great for the three of us who remain to get together.

Phyl has been in the family 65 years and is considered a sister.

Mark and Karen got to visit their aunts and uncle and Ethel, who knew them through Facebook, got to visit with them.

Ethel and I have a lot in common despite being raised worlds apart. She has known poverty and you can see the sadness in her eyes when she speaks of how hard her mom had to work just to survive.

Ethel has always worked, got her education and with a college degree has started and operates her own business.

She comes from a beautiful place where fruits, bananas and avocados grow wild in her yard.

She enjoyed our trip and learning about the Cajuns. Her emotions run deep and she is filled with kindness. She will head home this week to care for her 90-year-old mother and get back to her business. Her dozen employees have kept things going.

I learned from her that regardless of where you’re from, all people are very much alike.

We’re all humans with the same feelings.

Steen’s Syrup in Abbeville, LA has been around for over 106 years and furnishes syrup around the world.

St. Mary Magdalene Church where Roy was baptized and received his first communion in downtown Abbeville.

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Chase Broussard finds running room behind the blocking of Heston Puckett and Bobcat teammates as Orangefield rips past the Jaguars 58-0. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

KAZ’S FEARLESS FOOTBALL FORECAST Mustangs, Bears, Bobcats take season-opening wins GAMES THIS WEEK

Sophomore Jayson Zeigler runs through the Nederland defense on the last series of the game. Zeigler finished the game with 8 carries for 49 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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0 lead over the Dogs with Jason Ziegler drawing first blood with a 19-yard touchdown run, capping a 68-yard offensive push. Proving they can do it from the air just as easily, the Mustangs added seven points on a 17 yard TD pass from Jerren Terrell to Shemar Manaway for the 14-0 advantage.

Nederland managed to sneak in a score before the end of the first half when Josh Mayzck picked up a loose Mustangs possession, returning the fumble 39 yards for a 147 halftime mark.

Nederland took advantage of another Mustang fumble in the third quarter, capping the drive with a 5-yard TD pass from

to Kade

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West Orange-Stark, Orangefield and Little Cypress-Mauriceville came away with the best results possible after taking their season-opening games by winning margins to start the 2019 high school football season on a positive note. As for Bridge City and Orange Community Christian, both showed signs of not being too far from the win column as they enter the second week of the season.

WEST ORANGE-STARK over LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE If LC-M’s Friday night’s 21-7 victory over Woodville was considered an upset, then what would a win over the Mustangs be called. e Mustangs were fortunate to escape Bulldog Stadium Friday night with a 21-20 win over Nederland. ey found out first-hand how three straight turnovers can affect a game—like 20 unanswered Nederland points—and will have to be much more careful against these hungry Battlin’ Bears.

West Orange-Stark 21, Nederland 20 West Orange-Stark survived critical turnovers en route to a 21-20 non-district win over Nederland at Bulldogs Stadium on Friday, August 30. e Mustangs,

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ORANGEFIELD over LIVINGSTON

e Bobcats had better be finished celebrating their huge win over KIPP because this week’s opponent is 1,000 % better.

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conversion fell short and the Bulldogs trailed 14-13. e Bulldogs took their first lead of the night when Scott crossed over from a yard out for a 20-14 lead late. e Mustangs, in true championship form, came storming back with running back Elijah Gales scoring from the 16. With the extra point kick, WO-S had its 21-20 victory.

Terrell finished 10 of 13 passing for 108 yards and a score while Gales had 116 yards and TD on the ground. e Mustangs play host to the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears this Friday night in a cross-county rivalry showdown.

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JASPER over BRIDGE CITY e one advantage the Cardinals have in this matchup is they have a game under their belts while the visiting Bulldogs’ game last week was canceled due to inclement weather. e Redbirds will have to play sound football to avoid an 0-2 start.

DEWEYVILLE over COLMESNEIL

e Pirates should treat their fans to a victory in their first game at home this season.

LAMAR over MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE e Cards got the 2019 season started on the right foot with their stunning victory over Bethel. But this game at ProvostUmphrey Field in Beaumont will be much more difficult to remain undefeated.

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OKLAHOMA STATE over McNEESE STATE e Cowboys will be favored in this game ONLY because that’s the mascot of both teams. OSU had a tough start against Oregon State and may take it out on my Cowboys from Lake Charles, who squeezed past Southern 34-28. is game is what I refer to as a “sacrificial lamb” game where a big payday is given to the visitors just for showing up!!

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Nederland over Beaumont United (ursday); Port Arthur Memorial over Houston Madison, Strake Jesuit over Beaumont West Brook, Huntsville over Port Neches-Groves, Lumberton over Kirbyville, Newton over Silsbee, Hamshire-Fannett over Kountze, Buna over Hemphill, Evadale over Warren, New Waverly over Hardin, West Hardin over Hull-Daisetta, Beaumont Kelly over Beaumont Legacy Christian, High Island over Emery-Weiner, Lutheran North over Sabine Pass, East Chambers over Hardin-Jefferson (Sat.).

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Gunner Jones cruises downfield for the Orangefield Bobcats as they chalk up a 58-0 victory over the Jaguars of Houston. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Bridge City Cardinal receiver Blake Moore goes up for pass at the goal line to score for Big Red. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Kay Anderson

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West Orange-Stark sophomore Elijah Gales jumps over a Nederland defender as Courtney Davis blocks. Gales had 16 carries for 116 yards.

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NFL season starts with many roster changes

JOE KAZMAR KAZ’S KORNER FOR THE RECORD

If there’s one thing Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien learned while employed with the New England Patriots, it had to be that if you want a more aggressive franchise, go all in. Make the moves that others are afraid to make. Follow New England’s blueprint, according to Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle. at’s exactly what the fiveyear head coach did Saturday after all 32 National Football League teams pared their rosters down from 90 players to the league rule of 53.

Not only did the Texans hierarchy send some 37 players packing, but O’Brien did some massive wheeling and dealing, making four trades and adding six new players in a day unlike any other in the franchise’s 18year history.

We won’t have to stumble pronouncing Jadeveon Clowney’s first name anymore, because, after shopping him then entire spring and summer, Houston finally found a team that wants him in the Seattle Seahawks, who made similar blockbuster trades last season.

Clowney wanted a long-term contract with the Texans, who refused to negotiate until his present contract expired. So, they made him the franchise player, who cannot get a new contract this season, which was worth nearly $16 million.

In return, Houston got a third-round 2020 draft pick as well as outside linebackers Barkevious (another tongue-

twister fi r s t name) Mingo a n d J a c o b Martin.  i s t r a d e m a d e m a n y NFL insiders and Texans season ticket holders furious. ey feel as if Houston came up on the short end of the stick on that trade.

And because the Texans haven’t had a quality blind-side left tackle since Duane Brown was traded to Seattle, also with a contract dispute, Trader Bill gave away half the future to obtain offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and speedy wide receiver Kenny Stills from the Miami Dolphins.

But Houston had to hand over their 2020 and 2021 firstround draft picks, a 2021 second-round draft pick, reserve offensive tackle Julie’n Davenport and special-teams contributor and reserve cornerback Johnson Bademosi, according to the Chronicle.

Besides Tunsil and Stills, the Texans get back a 2020 fourthround pick and a 2021 sixthround pick from the rebuilding Dolphins.

And as a replacement for injured running back Lamar Miller, who’s out with a seasonending knee injury, Houston tried to bolster their backfield deficiency by picking up veteran running back Carlos Hyde from the Kansas City Chiefs for second-year offensive lineman Martinas Rankin.

O’Brien now has less than a

This past Sunday, Houston Astros’ ace right-hander Justin Verlander pitched a no-hit, no-run game at Toronto against the Blue Jays. Houston won 2-0 after Abraham Toro belted a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning, breaking a scoreless pitcher’s duel. week to create a productive offense and defense with the newly-acquired personnel.

Don’t be surprised if Trader Bill isn’t through making deals. But he already has received unmerciful criticism locally and nationally for his trades and the steep price he paid for Tunsil and Stills, the Chronicle pointed out. e Texans open their season Monday night in New Orleans where the Saints are a solid touchdown favorite. We’ll find out really soon if Tunsil can protect quarterback DeShaun Watson’s blind side.

And we’ll also see if Trader Bill can handle both jobs as Head coach and general manager.

I don’t think three-time defensive MVP J.J. Watt will miss Clowney as much as Clowney will miss No. 99 on the opposite side getting double and triple teamed while Clowney was free to mount up his defensive statistics with the Texans.

At Seattle, Clowney will get double and triple-teamed and get transformed into just an average NFL defensive end. We’ll see Sunday when the Seahawks play Cincinnati.

KWICKIES…I knew it would happen sometimes this season but on Sunday Houston Astros’ ace right-hander Justin Verlander pitched a no-hit, norun game at Toronto against the Blue Jays. Houston won 2-0 after Abraham Toro belted a

two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning, breaking a scoreless pitcher’s duel. Toro began the 2019 season at AA Corpus Christi. e Astros continue to get great production out of their new players who fill in for injured starters. Verlander becomes the sixth pitcher in major league history to throw three no-hitters with only Nolan Ryan (7) and Sandy Koufax (4) ahead of him in the history books. e West Orange-Stark Mustangs were sailing along with a comfortable 14-0 lead Friday night at Nederland until they suffered three straight turnovers which aided the Bulldogs to score 20 unanswered points. But they started playing

Mustangs football late in the fourth period, with the vaunted Chain-Gang Defense stopping the ‘Dogs impressively and then marching downfield to score the touchdown and the crucial extra point giving them a hardfought 21-20 opening game victory. e Atlanta Falcons got greedy at the end of the 2018 NFL season and waived kicker Matt Bryant of Bridge City, hoping some rookie would come along and do the job. But that didn’t happen and fortunately for Atlanta no other team signed the 44-year-old veteran who holds many NFL records.

Matt signed a one-year contract last weekend for a cool $3 million. ree huge upsets were suffered by Southeastern Conference teams Saturday as Georgia State overpowered Tennessee 38-30, Wyoming overran Missouri 34-27 and North Carolina ran past South Carolina 24-20 in Mack Brown’s debut with the Tar Heels, where his coaching career first began. ere was much celebrating at the Orgeron household late Saturday night after Ed’s LSU Tigers walloped Georgia Southern 55-3 in Baton Rouge, which was the Tigers’ second largest opening victory since 1936. In the meantime, Ed’s son Cody quarterbacked the McNeese Cowboys to a 34-28 win over Southern in Lake Charles.

JUST BETWEEN US…I went to the bank Friday and was told that former Orange resident Jim Colvin had passed away. His close friends and Dallas Cowboy teammates called him Rocky and after retiring in the late 1960’s he wrote an interesting sports column in the Orange newspaper entitled “Rocky’s Report.” Jim was an entrepreneur and owned several businesses, including a fried chicken restaurant here in Orange right where Cody’s used to be. Our paths had not crossed in over a decade. He was just a good guy!

It was a weekend to remember CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FISHING WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

“It only happens to good people,” boasted Len Swanson through a broad smile that belied any thought of his seriously believing that statement. “e only thing scary about last weekend is that I am afraid the good Lord gave it to me as a going away present. If he did it was a good way to go out!”

Being a grandparent makes it much easier to understand his unabashed joy, but it was incredibly special regardless of age. Len is seventy-nine going on fifty and one of those folks that make everyone around them feel younger. “ursday afternoon, my eighth grade grandson caught two touchdown passes in the first game he ever played.” at is even more astounding considering the fact that he wore a brace to correct a lower leg problem up until two years ago.

“His Grandma cried, his Mother cried and he and I celebrated with a chicken fried steak supper.”

While that alone would make it a weekend to remember, Len

w a s just getting started. e following n i g h t , Kellen’s o l d e r brother, a senior linebacker intercepted a pass to save the game with a rival school with two seconds remaining.

“I cried and his dad and I celebrated with another chicken fried steak!”

“Saturday morning we drove to the lake and barbequed in time to watch my alma mater, North Carolina, beat the Gamecocks. If Mack never would have left for Texas we would have won a lot more games, but any win over South Carolina is special.”

As if it couldn’t possibly get any better, Len and the boys decided to drown a few minnows over a brush pile the next morning.

“We decided to drift a point in Toro on the way out,” said Len. “I put my rod in the holder with my brush hog still drifting across the bottom while I rigged a rod for Jason.”

After finishing off a cup of

coffee he noticed that his lure was hung up and he was about to break his rod.

“I finally got it out of the holder and was jerking to free it up when I felt the fish.I immediately started acting like I knew what I was doing, but both boys had been watching the entire time.” e bass was so tired by the time they netted her that she just floated next to the boat.

“Most of her body was wrapped in hydrilla,” said Len, “so we didn’t realize how big she was at first.” e big bass pulled his scales just past the ten pound mark and they forgot all about white perch fishing.”

Kellen revived the big bass and they celebrated as she disappeared beneath the surface.

“I have owned a camp on the lake since 1972 and I have never caught even an eight pound bass,” said the elder Swanson.

By the time he finished his incredible story, I agreed with his earlier assessment that his remaining days may well be numbered. He added that seeing his wife standing by the flat tire on his truck snapped him back to reality.

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while we found reds, gafftop and ladyfish herding schools of shad all over Sabine lake. Unfortunately, there were more gafftop and ladyfish than reds, but it was a positive sign nonetheless. ere was not a “wrong” lure to throw, but fishing a Gulp tail under a cork was borderline suicidal. e gafftop and ladyfish literally raced to inhale it the second the cork hit the water. e redfish were far less aggressive, but they were still hanging around the shad. e water clarity was very much improved.

Corey Rambo can’t possibly be very well versed in what will or won’t work in saltwater, but he suggested a bait that his customers had been bragging about over the past few weeks and I picked one up. I should have picked up two as an oversized red is now wearing the only one I had.

At this point I am not positive as to the name of the little topwater, but I think it was a Sixth Sense Splash. e river bass love it as well and I have no doubt it will work on trout if I can ever find them again. Until I can get you the exact name of the lure, someone at Rambo’s Tackle will steer you in the right direction.

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Mustangs mature quickly with 21-20 win over Nederland e young Mustang team had to grow up fast when they faced an experienced Nederland squad this past Friday. e Mustangs got their revenge by beating the Bulldogs 21-20 after getting beat in their opener last year, 1918.

“Because of our football maturity, we made a lot of mistakes,” Head Coach cornel ompson said. “But they played hard 48 minutes and that’s what I asked of them. We were able to stay in long enough to win it and I am elated over the victory.” e Mustangs started out early by jumping on the board on their first possession. Quarterback Jerren Terrell punched it in from just two yards out after hitting Artavious Samuel on a 38yard pass down the Bulldog side line. e Chain Gang defense was able to force Nederland to punt twice before Terrell and Company marched down the field again and scored on a pass to tight end Shemar Manaway.

Both of Angel Ibarra’s PATs were good and the ‘Stangs led, 14-0 early in the second quarter. e Bulldogs finally got on the board after two Mustang fumbles.

Nederland was able to capitalize on another fumble early in the third quarter.

However, their attempt for the twopoint conversion was thwarted and the Mustangs hung onto the lead by one. e ‘Dogs were able to push their lead to six on their next possession. ey decided to try for two again but were penalized five yards for two men in

motion and kicked the extra point instead. e Mustangs took the lead in the fourth quarter when sophomore Elijah Gales took the ball 16 yards for the score and Ibarra’s PAT was good. Nederland drove all the way to the 31-yard line on their next possession, but the defense held and the Mustangs took over, rushing for 55 yards before running out the clock.

Now the focus shifts to this week when the Mustangs will show off their new turf field and scoreboard while hosting crosstown rivals, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears. e Bears are coming off of a 21-7 win over the Woodville Eagles. “is week is a community affair,” ompson said. “Everyone knows each other and the daddies all work together on chemical row. e house will be packed Friday night and you can beat that LCM will give a phenomenal effort.” e Bears run a spread offense with third year quarterback Ethan McCollum at the helm. According to ompson, they have a quicker defense than they had last year that’s led by linebacker Matthew Lopez. “ere’s a lot of local interest in this one,” ompson said. “Coach (Randy) Crouch knows what we do and will use that to try to beat us. It’s going to be a great game!”

In subvarsity news, the ninth grade lost their first game to the Nederland Bulldogs, but the JV won, 27-0. Dakar-

The Chain Gang defense swarms to the ball in the 21-20 win over the Bulldogs. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs ion Judge two touchdowns, Jamaal Shaw and Quinton Walker also scored.

Offensive standouts were Judge, Shaw,

Isaac Morris, Isaac Medina and Casen Barnes. Standouts for the defense were Kaiden Berry, Iverson Godfrey and De-

marcus ibodeaux. e ninth grade and JV will play at LCM ursday beginning at 5.

Roundup Little Cypress-Mauriceville 21, Woodville 7 e Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears showed they were ready to play after rolling past the Woodville Eagles 21-7 in the non-conference seasonopener on Friday night in Little Cypress.

Defense was the key for the Bears as they limited the Eagles to just 224 total yards. Woodville’s top rusher, who had over 1,000 yards a year ago, was held to 48 yards on 18 carries against the Bears’ defense. e Bears opened scoring with a 31-yard touchdown pass from Ethan McCollum to Seth Carpenter early in the second quarter. Carpenter finished the night with 59 yards on three catches.

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From Page 1B to a 14-0 lead with a 10-yard touchdown scamper late in the second quarter. Bearden finished with 58 yards on 14 carries.

McCollum put the icing on the cake late in the fourth quarter when he took off on a 50-yard touchdown run for the Bears’ 21-7 final margin. e Bears travel across Orange County to take on the West OrangeStark Mustangs this Friday in another non-conference showdown.

score in the fourth quarter.

Andy Lara led the Cardinals’ offense with 28 yards on six carries, while Rylan Ply added 26 yards on nine totes. Pruitt pulled down three passes for 40 yards receiving. e Cardinals now face Jasper in Bridge City with this being the Bulldogs’ first game of the season.

Diboll 27, Bridge City 7

It was a shootout of mammoth proportions with Mineral Wells Community Christian coming up with a last-second touchdown to edge Orange Community Christian 81-75. e Lions were led by junior quarterback James Menard who scored six rushing touchdowns while running for five more in the loss.

Bridge City struggled to find the end zone in their season opener against Diboll, falling 27-7 at home this past Friday night. e Cardinals, 0-1, managed a late touchdown when a 30-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Ocegueara to Blake Moore accounted for BC’s lone

Mineral Wells Christian 81, Orange Comm. Christian 75

Levi Rogers added two receiving touchdowns on offense while coming up with a fumble recovery on defense for OCC. e Lions will play their homecoming game against Sanchez this Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Orangefield 58, Houston KIPP Generations 0 ere was no mercy served in the season-opener for the Orangefield Bobcats as they dominated Houston KIPP Generations 58-0 this past Friday night. e Bobcats scored on their first offensive play from scrimmage as Chase Broussard ran 53 yards for a touchdown, starting a long night for KIPP Generations.

Ultimately, eight different Bobcats

would score in this one, with Cade Brown scoring on a 20-yard run for a 13-0 lead. Hunter Ashworth was next to cross the goal line, getting in from 20 yards out, then Heston Puckett followed suit with a 28-yard run for a score.

Kaiden Dubose scored on a 31-yard run to give the Bobcats a 34-0 advantage. Clayson Choate took a punt return 52 yards for a score to give the Bobcats a 41-0 lead at the halftime break.

Kaiden Evans added his name to the scoring line with a 39-yard touchdown run in the third quarter with Dwight Davis going 39 yards for a TD and a 55-0 Orangefield lead.

Jones chipped a 23-yard field goal late for the 58-0 final. e Bobcats will host the 1-0 Livingston Lions this Friday.

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The 2019 Orangefield Bobcats storm on the field in their season opener at home against the Houston KIPP Jaguars. The Bobcats won 58-0 to get the season off to a great start. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Bridge City Cardinal running back Dorion Pruitt rambles for yardage against Diboll during Big Red's season opener. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Kay Anderson

Bridge City Cardinal linemen blow out the Diboll defense clearing a path for Bridge City running back Ryan Ply. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Kay Anderson

Orangefield Bobcat runningback Hunter Ashworth drives through the Jaguar defense in the 58-0 season opener at F.L. McClain Stadium. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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2019 ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES Bridge City Cardinals

Aug. 30: Diboll 27, Bridge City 7 Sept. 6 ........................................................at Jasper Sept. 13 ......................................................Anahuac Sept. 19..........................................................Silsbee Sept. 27........................................................at WO-S Oct. 11 ............................................................LC-M* Oct. 18 ....................................................at Huffman* Oct. 25 ....................................................Lumberton* Nov. 1 ......................................................Livingston* Nov. 8 ..................................................at Splendora*

Community Christian Lions

Bridge City Cardinal defensive back Jake Potter moves in to break up a Diboll pass attempt. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Kay Anderson

Orangefield Bobcats

Aug. 30: Orangefield 58, Houston KIPP 0 Sept. 6 ......................................................Livingston Sept. 13......................................................Shepherd Sept. 20 ..............................................................OFF Sept. 27............................................................Buna* Oct. 4 ....................................................at Kirbyville* Oct. 11 ............................................East Chambers* Oct. 18 ......................................................at Hardin* Oct. 25 ......................................................Woodville* Nov. 1........................................................at Warren* Nov. 8 ........................................................Anahuac*

Vidor Pirates

Aug. 30: Mineral Wells CC 81, OCC 75 Sept. 6 ..........................................Houston Sanchez Sept. 13 ..............................................................OFF Sept. 20 ..............................................................OFF Sept. 27 ..............................................Mount Carmel Oct. 4 ..................................................................OFF Oct. 10 ................................................at High Island Oct. 18 ............................................at Apple Springs Oct. 25 ................................................................OFF Nov. 1 ..............................................at Bellville Faith* Nov. 8 ......................................at Baytown Christian*

Aug. 29: Montgomery 33, Vidor 32 Sept. 13 ................................................Caney Creek Sept. 20 ............................................................LC-M Sept. 27 ....................................................at Crosby* Oct. 4 ..............................................................PN-G* Oct. 11 ..................................................at Santa Fe* Oct. 18 ..................................................Barbers Hill* Oct. 25 ................................................at Nederland* Nov. 1 ..................................................Baytown Lee* Nov. 8........................................................at Dayton*

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears

West Orange-Stark Mustangs

Aug. 30: LC-M 21, Woodville 7 Sept. 6..........................................................at WO-S Sept. 13 ..........................................................Jasper Sept. 20 ........................................................at Vidor Sept. 27 ..........................................Hardin-Jefferson Oct. 4 ..................................................................OFF Oct. 11 ....................................................Bridge City* Oct. 18 ................................................at Splendora* Oct. 25......................................................Livingston* Nov. 1..........................................................Huffman* Nov. 8 ..................................................at Lumberton*

Aug. 30: WO-S 21, Nederland 20 Sept. 6 ..............................................................LC-M Sept. 13 ....................................................at Newton Sept. 20 ..........................................................Crosby Sept. 27................................................at Bridge City Oct. 4 ..............................................................Jasper Oct. 11 ......................................................at Silsbee* Oct. 18 ................................................................OFF Oct. 25 ..........................................Hardin-Jefferson* Nov. 1 ........................................................at Liberty* Nov. 8 ..........................................Hamshire-Fannett*

Quarterback Jerren Terrell looks for an open receiver. Terrell completed 10 of 13 passes for 108 yards in the win over the Bulldogs. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Orangefield Bobcat defensive end Brant Hyatt takes down a Houston KIPP Generations ball carrier in the 58-0 season opener. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

What did it cost God to save us from sin?

Charles Empey

CHARLES EMPEY Guest Columnist For The Record We saw in the last article what sin cost men and women and the effect upon the rest of the living creatures and plants, etc. on earth. But what did it cost the Almighty, Holy God? Too often we grip about the effects sin, our own problem brought on by our own sinfulness, as though life should be

better than that, more fair, etc. Every since Genesis Chapter 3 nothing has been perfect, even devastating through out the history of time. When something fouls up in my life, I always retort, “Genesis Chapter 3. Nothing has been right every since that!” Every person since Adam has carried on this sinful legacy. It was born into his children, Cain and Abel and every child since then. It manifests it’s sinful presences millions, yea, billions of times a day in this world from heart ache to disease, to crime and murder and war. Every malfunction in creation can be attributed to man falling into sin, that is, disobedience to God (First John 3:4).

Galatians 5:17-21 is clear as to what is in every human’s flesh that is born…”17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot

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do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” How does this get changed?

How can a person be saved when they are so lost in sin?

What will wash yours and my sins away, giving us entrance to the Holy living God and His sinless Heaven? First John 4:911 “9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through

him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation (the mercy seat of God established for all who will believe). for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.” (Italics is the interpretation of “propitiation.”)

Someone had to pay for and remove the judgment of death from sin in our life. It was Jesus, the Son of God. Romans 6:23 “…the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Second Corinthians 5:21 “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” Hebrews Hebrews 9:22 “…without shedding of blood is no remission.” Verse 27 says, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” The Biblical instructions of this article will enable you to stand in judg-

from 9 am to 3 pm. We welcome vendors with arts and crafts, food, garage sale items, etc. Shop location is 350 37th St. (off Strickland between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union and across Strickland from Robert’s Meat Market). These prices are unbelievable. Call 409-886-7649 for more information.

ment washed clean from sin in the blood of Jesus Christ, if you will call upon Him. Romans 10:13 “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Call to him to-

“Full Gospel Church”

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3212 Concord Drive Orange Tx 77630 Pastor Carol Lee Sunday Worship 10AM Friday Bible Teaching 6PM

2656B Mac Arthur Dr. • Orange • 409-221-2431

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m.

Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Cove Baptist Church 1005 Dupont St. • Orange

Sunday: Life Groups 9:15 AM / Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening: 6 PM Wednesday Evening 6 PM / Wed. Youth Meeting 6 PM Charles Empey - Interim Pastor We Love You And God Loves You.

200 W. Roundbunch 735-3581 www.fbcbc.org

Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Youth & Children’s Activities Pastor: Keith Royal

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113 Sun: Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:00 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:00 p.m., Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

Colony Baptist Church

6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Jon Brinlee, Pastor

Sunday:

Wednesday:

PASTOR SAM ROE Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm

Sunday School for all ages - 9:15 am Morning Worship - 10:30 am Evening Worship - 6:00 pm Mid-Week Service - 6:00 pm Children & Youth Activities - 6:00 pm

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546

Saturday (Sabbath Day): 10:00 am Bible Class 11:00 am Worship / 6 pm Worship Tuesday: 7:00 pm Open Bible Study PASTOR: STEVE NEAL “We are here for lost souls, not noses and nickles.”

Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

“Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

West Orange Christian Church

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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

www.fumcorange.org

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

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

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Co-Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

Starlight

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366

611 N. 9th St. • Orange

Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

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

Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

CORNERSTONE

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH

BAPTIST CHURCH

13353 FM 1130 • Orange

Charles Empey is the Interim Pastor of Cove Baptist Church Orange, TX.

Triangle Baptist Church

In His Steps

The Tabernacle

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3600 Nightingale • Orange • 409-883-4834 Sunday School: 9:45-10:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Sunday Disciple Training- 6 pm Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee 9:30 am Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm

2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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THE RECORD

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Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES

GARAGE SALE

HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

Garage Sale this Friday, 9/6 and Saturday, 9/7 from 7AM - 12PM at 401 Henry St. in Bridge City.

Office supplies, desk, shelves, teacher materials, tutoring, clothes, computers, housewares, much more Come make offers.

FOR RENT House for rent Sept. 1st. 2 BR/1 BA w/LR, K, DR & AC/H. Hardwood floors, freshly painted, quiet area, LCM Schools, bus stops out front & never flooded.

2578 FM3247 (Elmira Rd.) Little Cypress area, attached carport, storage room w/ WD hookups.

Stove, Fridge, water, trash & yard work furnished. NO Smoking/No Pets Call 409-883-3619 OFISD 3/1 extra tile room for office, den, or play room.

18 x20 screened porch, double carport. Your water, sewer, and yard work furnished. $1100.00 Month & Deposit. 409-7453782 or 409-6703164.

LAND FOR SALE For Sale: 13 acre wooded tract of mostly eucalyptus trees. $67,400. A spring fed creek crosses the North end. Property has restrictions, garbage pickup available, reasonable taxes in Hardin County.

Warren School District, Entergy power is being run at front road boundary.

Has cleared place for a house. On Village Mills Cemetery Road on East side of Hwy 69. 1/2 mile North of Tyler County line. Tract 19.

Possible owner finance. David 409720-9864(9/11)

By Owner: 2.3 Premium Acres in West Orange, beautiful oak-lined property, near High School.

409-330-4882 or (cell) 713-203-7499, please leave message. (9/18)

FOR SALE 409-735-5305

Estate / Garage Sale this Saturday, September 7 from 7 am to Noon, no early birds. 5401 Oak Shadows, Orange (Quail Valley off Hwy 408) entertainment center, buffet, corner hutch, art, decorative items and much more.

Demolition Sale: Everything in house must go.

Some items marked, others come see and make a reasonable offer. Call for appt.

409-670-2887.

Some available now others Sept 28th.

American Legion Post 49 Hall Rentals Call for info @ 409-886-1241

NOW HIRING all

positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

HELP WANTED FULL TIME & PART TIME GROCERY STOCKERS GROCERY CHECKERS - DELI WORKERS APPLY IN PERSON ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

K-DAN”S SUPER FOODS _ 9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of TIMOTHY SCOTT BOLLMAN, Deceased, were issued on the 27th day of August, 2019, in Cause No. P18482, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: HOWARD BOLLMAN. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

HOWARD BOLLMAN

2178 Stevenson Orange, TX 77630

DATED the 28th day of August, 2019

Rex Peveto

Rex Peveto Attorney for: Howard Bollman

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of HUBERT R. HANCOCK aka HUBERT RAY HANCOCK, Deceased, were issued on August 5, 2019, in Cause No. P18492, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: KATY L. HANCOCK. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o:

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100

MINISTRY OPPORTUNIT Y

Help Wanted, Part Time Mechanic needed for used car lot in Orange. Salary depending on experience. Pay will be based off of the motor labor guide.

Must be able to do minor jobs all the way through motor swaps. Please contact Steve at 409221-2431

If you are looking for a church home and want to gather up heavenly rewards to honor Christ, why don’t you consider being a part of the building up of a church?

If you have been born again in Christ Jesus, well versed in the Bible, have the gift of following God’s Pastor in such a work as this and are willing to yet learn further and not afraid to share the Gospel at the door, there is work and unlimited blessings for you here in Orange, Texas. If interested, call 409-8834155, Monday Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

SERVICES Services Offered: Do you have any old appliances (washers, dryers, stoves) you need hauled away? Also remove any type METALS FREE. Give us a call, if we don’t answer please leave a voicemail or text @

CLASSIFIEDS ADS LEGAL NOTICES ANNOUNCEMENTS 409-735-5305 OR 409-886-7183 TRACTOR WORK • Bush Hogging • Water • Dirt & Shell • Sewer • Electrical • Digging Services

LOCAL 409-670-2040

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

Vin#3NSRMA507HE898415 17 POLARIS Owed $801.45

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Owed $801.45 Vin#1GKDS13S332252627 03 GMC Owed $1405.10 Vin#LALJE0244J3006327 18 HONDA Owed $652.00

CLASSIFIEDS • LEGAL NOTICES • ANNOUNCEMENTS

409-886-7183 or 409-735-5305

Dated the 5th day of August, 2019.

James R. Dunaway James R. Dunaway Attorney for:

State Bar No.: 00791437 118 Border Street Orange, TX 77630

Katy L. Hancock

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100

Phone: (409)883-0220 Fax: (409)883-0259

Email: liz@pevetolawfirm.com

jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ALBERT RICKY BERRY, Deceased, were issued on the August 27, 2019, in Cause No. P18474, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: PATTY WEEKS.

Notice is hereby given that original Let ters Testamentary for the Estate of DORENE Y. HAM M E T T, Deceased, were issued on the August 27, 2019, in Cause No. P18508, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: SUSAN AYLSIA PERMENTER.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Dated the 27th day of August, 2019.

Tommy Gunn

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Dated the 27th day of August, 2019.

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Patty Weeks

HELP WANTED

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

Susan Aylsia Permenter

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 4, 2019 CRAWFISH FARMER

Four (4) temp positions; 7 ½ months; job to begin 10/15/19 through 6/1/20; Duties: General workers are needed for crawfish production. Work includes tractor driving, field preparation, water management, fertilization, spraying and harvesting of crawfish.

Preparation work includes manual shovel work, pulling and hoeing of weeds, spot spraying, fencing and general pond labor. Harvesting involves cutting bait, setting and raising traps, sacking crawfish, weighing, tagging and storing in cooler. Workers must be able to lift 60 pounds. Workers will also assist with minor repairs to crawfish traps and boats.

Job involves stooping, lifting and working outside in inclement weather. Employer may require, post hire, random, upon suspicion or post-accident drug testing, at no cost to the employee. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in termination. $11.33 per hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in job offered required.

All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract.

Employment offered by Bergeron’s Seafood located in Livonia, LA. Qualified applicants call for an interview at (225) 637-2890. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 914356.

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