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Week of Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Bridge City Council tells county ‘No’ on Vidor loop Dave Rogers

For The Record

They just said no.

In a show of teamwork reminiscent of the 1966 state championship team that was honored at last weekend’s high school homecoming, the Bridge City council voted 7-0 Tuesday night to support a resolution opposing Orange County spending money, in part or full, for a proposed Vidor loop.

Leslie Barras of Orange and Sharon Odegar of Little Cypress were joined by Vidor Mayor Robert Viator in explaining to council members why it was important to make a strong show of unity.

Barras pointed out that FM 299, a project that Orange County is considering doing in partnership with the Texas Department of Transporta-

tion (TxDOT), is said to cost “a minimum of $63 million, based on very indefinite engineering plans.

Jones “The county would be left with a minimum of $23 million of that.”

Barras said she was disappointed earlier in the day when one City of Orange council member abstained in a 4-0-1 vote on a similar resolution.

“They did adopt the resolution, but one council person did not vote for it for two reasons: “One of the reasons was ‘this is county business.’ My view on that is, county business is city business. City

constituents pay Orange County taxes, so whatever happens in the county impacts us.

“It is unquestioned that this project would raise taxes in

Orange County – two cents at minimum, I’ve heard. And going forward, it really depends on how much the project’s cost ends up being.

“Secondly, the person felt

that – and I can understand this – that we all represent a county commissioner to represent our own area, and that we should rely on our commissioner to make decisions

on this project.”

Barras then mentioned that her commissioner, David Dubose of Precinct 1, missed BRIDGE CITY Page 2A

Hope Hill crowned 2016 Homecoming Queen

Chiasson writes the book on BC history Dave Rogers

For The Record

A two-year job with a former Orange County newspaper launched Charlotte Schexnider Chiasson as a story teller.

Her biggest story, “The History of Prairie View – Bridge City,” is about to hit print just in time for Christmas.

Prairie View was the name of the town that became Bridge City in 1941.

“The original settlers called it Prairie View because there were no trees,” said Chiasson, who moved to Bridge City with her family in 1955. “You could see for miles and miles.”

The writer said it was her time working for editor Glenda Dyer at the Orange Countian that opened her mind to the many fascinating stories from the early days of the Orange County community.

“She’s really the person I credit with sparking my in-

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terest in history and feature stories,” Chiasson said of Dyer, who was later editor at the Orange Leader.

Chiasson Chiasson went to work for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce in 1987. That 15-year association naturally brought her into contact with many of Bridge City’s movers and shakers.

“Whenever I’d talk to civic leaders, I’d take notes,” the author said. “I always thought, ‘Someday, I’ll write a book.’”

Stories in the book emerged from a variety of sources: a man she met during the 1991 dedication of the Veterans Memorial Bridge had fought in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II; naturalist Sue Bailey relayed to Chiasson things her grandmother had shared with her about life before electricity; Robert Kibbe told stories about his heirs who were the Blands, one of the first big landowners in the Bridge City area.

“The last four or five years, I’ve tried to get it done, all written and edited,” said Chiasson, an administrative assistant at Lamar State College-Orange. “I interviewed about 100 local families. The book will have everything from local family histories, histories of our bridges and road system, schools, oil and Orangefield. There’s a whole section on sports, and one on how the post office started.

“I don’t know of anyone else who’s written the history of our town. I hope it will be a go-to book. It tells about when the school district was built, how the town consolidated.”

“The History of Prairie View – Bridge City,” a 400plus page hardback book, is set for publication Nov. 30, in time for Christmas gift-givCHIASSON Page 2A

Bridge City High School senior Hope Hill was crowned 2016 Homecoming Queen on Friday. Hope is seen here with her escort and father Thad Hill. It was another great night to be a Cardinal as Big Red went on to defeat Cleveland 42-3 on the 50th Anniversary of the state championship football season.

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Proposed ‘Vidor loop’ meets opposition Debby Schamber For The Record

While leadership at the Orange County courthouse took a baby step Tuesday in the direction of building a 6.5-mile loop to connect either end of Vidor’s Main Street, two more Orange County cities cried “Halt!”

Both Orange and Bridge City’s city councils Tuesday joined Vidor in passing a nonbinding resolution that opposes Orange County financ-

ing, either in part or full, a TxDOT roadway.

“If we can’t pay our employees decent wages, with raises and benefits, Banken then we do not need to jump into a bottomless pit of debt to fund a road that no one really wants or needs,” homeowner Sharon Odegar of Little Cypress

said, holding in front of her a prepared statement she read before Orange City Council at their morning meeting, again at the afternoon County Commissioners meeting and finally at the Bridge City City Council meeting Tuesday evening.

She was referring to the fact that Orange County has reduced benefits and nixed raises for most employees in recent years, citing tough economic times.

No one knows how much

the FM 299 project will cost.

The highest price tag mentioned when consultant Scott Young of Strategic Planning and Program Development Inc. (SPPDI) presented it to commissioners in an early September workshop was $63 million total, with the county committing up to $23 million for the two-year build.

The SPPDI plan calls for the state, through the Texas Department of TransportaCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 2A

Scarecrow Festival ‘seasons’ Shangri La Staff Report

For The Record

The weather couldn’t be greater and Shangri La Gardens is celebrating the coming of fall with its eighth annual Scarecrow Festival now through Saturday, Nov. 5.

Also mark Sunday, Oct. 16 on your calendar. That’s when, at the peak of Scarecrow Festival, the Symphony of Southeast Texas returns to Shangri La Gardens, beginning at 5 p.m. This year’s program features Broadway hits.

The Scarecrow Festival at Shangri La, 2111 W. Park Ave., in Orange, is the biggest of its kind in Texas with dozens of hand-crafted scarecrows displayed throughout the gardens. Created by talented people from community organizations, businesses, schools, churches and families, scarecrow designs range from funny to clever to wacky and weird.

Admission is to the Scarecrow Festival is free for toddlers 3 and under; $2 for children aged 4-9; $5 for youth

10-17, students with IDs and seniors 65 and up; $6 for adults 18-64.

Tickets for the symphony performance range from $10 to $35 if purchased in advance. Costs go up $5 each for tickets purchased day of the performance.

Like fingerprints and snowflakes, no two scarecrows are ever the same.

A heap of imagination goes into the creations that are innovative, inspiring and kind to the world.

The Scarecrow Festival

theme focuses on “environmentally friendly” scarecrows that are with repurposed and recyclable materials.

Family friendly activities include scavenger hunts throughout the gardens, guess the weight of the largest pumpkin and voting for a favorite Scarecrow.

Autumn Fair is Saturday, Nov. 5, the last day of the Scarecrow Festival, and a day of family harvest fun at Shangri La Gardens.

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8th annual Gulf Coast Cajun Fest set for Saturday Rusty Benoit had a Cajun French Music Association but no festival. So he created one.

And from its roots in 2009, Saturday’s eighth annual Gulf Coast Cajun Music Festival will be a day-long celebration of all things Cajun at the Orange VFW Post 2775, 5303 16th St. “It’s a family event for everybody that wants to come,”

notes Benoit, who moved one of the 10 nationwide chapters of the Cajun French Music Association from Winnie to Orange and experienced dynamic growth.

“This area has really supported the club. We have 80-something families, 170 members in all,” he said, “and we’re still looking for new members.”

The Saturday, Oct. 15

event opens to the public at 9 a.m. The first band, Chris Miller and the Bayou Roots, performs from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

A second band, Robert Jardell & Pure Cajun, plays from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Food includes links, gumbo and pork stew. Besides the bands, entertainment includes a cake walk, 50/50 drawing, a live auction and

Bridge City Council says ‘No’ Tuesday’s vote that advanced the project to TxDOT for approval.

“So our interests were in no way represented today in that important decision,” she said.

Odegar identified herself as a someone who had lived in her home 40 years and “I’m a little concerned about the taxes.

“It is important to let the county know.”

Vidor city council approved a resolution against the county funding FM 299 in late

September and Viator said Tuesday night that he has circulated that resolution to the other city councils in the county.

Although county commissioners are not bound by city council resolutions, the Vidor mayor said the resolutions packed plenty of power.

“Actually, this gives me power. Or the Orange mayor.

Or your (Bridge City’s) mayor,” he said.

“If every incorporated city joins, that’s 53 percent of the

County business tion (TxDOT), to pay the $40 million balance as a reimbursement based on FM 299 traffic. In the workshop, financial consultant John Crew of Public Werks said economic development created by new businesses locating along the loop should more than cover the county’s investment.

But commissioners appear to be approaching the loop with caution.

Tuesday’s 4-0 vote (commissioner David Dubose was absent) authorized Young to work with TxDOT to determine the exact financial requirements.

“After the agreement (with TxDOT), you’ll have (to make) the decision on funding before there’s any expenditures,” Young said.

The commissioners are waiting on a new economic impact study before deciding whether to go forward.

“I want to see the economic

silent auction, and awards and the crowning of a Cajun Festival King and Queen at 11:30 a.m.

This will be the first time to crown a Queen, Benoit said. Last year’s King was 98-year-old Buddy Surrette of Orange.

For more information, contact Benoit at 409-7363640 or 409-791-7734, or call Paula at 409-719-3245.ß

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ing. The book is available for pre-orders at the Bridge City Public Library, 101 Parkside Dr. Cost is $40 per copy ßpayable by check to The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library, P.O. Box 1103, Bridge City 77611.

All proceeds from the book go to The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library.

“I’ve been a member since 1988, when we formed Friends to try to get a library in the community,” Chiasson said. “We did not have a library until 1990. We just finished an expansion, but the Friends have to raise all the funds.”

For an additional $4.50 fee, the book can be mailed to buyers. Otherwise, the books can be picked up at the library, which is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.

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county opposing it. We can stand as one.”

Jerry Jones, Bridge City city manager, reported that he was hopeful of beginning a pilot project to test the new filters for the city’s water system.

“Hopefully, we can get a conformation to put the filters on line next week,” he said.

He also said two of four water quality samples sent to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

had come back “OK.” In other business, council members thanked the city for sending them to the Texas Municipal League conference last week and several brought back stories of how the meetings had inspired them.

Mayor David Rutledge reported that Austin Mayor Steve Adler gave an opening speech “that was worthy of our forefathers.”

reduced the traffic problem.

And he and others point out that much of the proposed roadway between Main Street is near sea level and environmentally sensitive.

“The proposed route for this road will create a levee on the west side of Vidor which will ensure equal opportunities for all residents to flood,” Odegar said.

Tuesday’s county court agenda actually placed the commissioner’s vote on exploring their loop options ahead of citizens’ comment.

About a dozen people spoke for or against Loop 299, about evenly divided.

Jimmy Smith, a Vidor realtor, was excited to see Orange County’s leaders entertaining the project.

“Let me tell you, this would help us so much economically in Vidor, Texas. There are about 40,000 to 50,000 people in Vidor and I guarantee you about 90 percent of them

are for it.

“I’d say probably within five years, you’d probably have 50 new businesses in here. I appreciate you guys finally having the guts to vote for that end of the county. Most of the time, we get the rod in Vidor.”

Shawn Sparrow of the Houseman Companies argued against the Loop.

“We need but we need business retention. If you’re going to build a loop off Main Street, you’ll kill Main Street.

And then you’ll have a loop we can’t develop.”

Capt. Tom Ray of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department identified himself as “here today speaking as a citizen of Orange County.”

He said “I don’t like paying taxes, but I do understand the need for taxes. I do think this road is going to cause an increase in taxes but I don’t know if the increase in taxes is worth the benefits of the road.

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development study come back,” said Jody Crump, commissioner for Precinct 4, which includes Vidor.

“I’ve been a proponent, but I want to make sure all our ducks are in a row.”

“This is only informational,” John Banken, commissioner of Precinct 3, said.

“We’re not binding the county down for any money.”

Benefits of a loop, as enumerated by Young in September, included decreased traffic provided by new connections to Interstate 10 and a bridge over the railroad tracks south of I-10, improved public safety because ambulances and other emergency vehicles would have an alternate to waiting on trains on South Main, and economic growth.

Robert Viator, Vidor mayor, points out that the widening of I-10, the Purple Heart bridge at the Neches River and Main Street, also known as FM 105, in recent years has

Chiasson

Hayrides are offered throughout the day along with face painting, live animal shows, raffles for prizes, games and activities, live music, Outpost Tours on Adams Bayou, and the last chance to see the scarecrows.

The scarecrow winners will be announced and awards will be distributed.

Prices for the Autumn Fair are free for toddlers 3 and up; $2 for children aged 4-9; $5 for youth, students with current IDs and seniors 65 and over; $8 for adults 18-64.

The Shangri La Gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. They will open from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 16.

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ing about depression, he has perhaps undertaken a new cause, one that seeks to combat the stereotypes and stigmas about mental illness that still exist today. Struggles with mental illness are common and familiar among rock and pop stars. They include Beyonce’, Eric Clapton, Kurt Cobain, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, John Lennon, Alanis Morissette and Brian Wilson. Many people among us right here at home suffer this sickness alone.

Now because of the Boss many may come out of the closet and seek help..

From The Creaux’s Nest WILL COWBOYS MOVE TO FUTURE OR CLING TO PAST What will Dallas Cowboy owner Jerry Jones do? His loyalty to Tony Romo has the potential to disrupt the Cowboys this season and likely hurt them in the long run. If Jones would stick with the rookie Dak Prescott and part with Romo in the off season he would have the money to overhaul the defense. With a great offensive line, the defense is the only thing keeping them from the Super Bowl. Romo is 36 years old, he’s only going to get more breakable. He has broken a bone in three of the last five games. He has played only two regular season games since week two of last year. Maybe it is unfair that Tony would lose his job through no fault of his own. In every professional sport, there is no room for sympathetically, certainly not in the NFL. Jones has a history of making the wrong calls. The Cowboys last appearance in the NFL title game was in the 1995 season.

Without a defense Prescott might not get Dallas to the Super Bowl this season. Prescott’s 69-percent completion rate, with 155 passes without an interception, he is closing in on Brady’s rookie record. With runner Ezekiel Elliott in the backfield, with the two maturing together, it is clear they are the future of the Cowboys. Sadly not Romo. The question is will Jones cling to the past.*****I’ve burned too much daylight. I must move on.

Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TRUMP WRECKS GOP It’s been well over a year since I predicted that if Donald Trump was the GOP nominee, which seemed unlikely to me at that time, he would wreck the Republican Party and leave it in shambles. I also added God forbid that he would get elected because his sick ego would put the United States in real danger. Sometime later, after watching him in the debates, I said it is obvious Trump is a con man and shyster. Now we arrive to just over three weeks before the national election and Trump has put the GOP at risk of losing not only the Senate but also the Congress. The tape of Trump’s lewd, sexist remarks should have been no surprise to anyone but it was so graphic that anyone viewing the tape, about his views of women, were shocked. Trump has a long history of sexual abuse of women. Time has proven he’s a sexual predator.

Just go back to the Howard Stern tapes. In them Trump tells Stern it’s fine to refer to Trump’s daughter Ivanka as a “piece of ass.” Then added he would have no problem having sexual relations with a 24 year old, his daughter’s age. He was married at the time. He says, “30 is a great woman, 35 is check out time.” Trump is evil. I have no doubt of that, but he also has a dangerous gift of being able to destroy and bring others down to his level. He only cares about Donald Trump, he doesn’t care what he’s doing to the Republican Party and candidates seeking re-election. During Sunday night’s debate, Trump defiantly dismissed those awful comments about grabbing a woman’s genitals without her permission as simply “Locker Room Talk.”

The truth is he was bragging about sexual assault. Anyone who saw that tape has a moral judgment to make on Election Day. Of course, if you watch FOX News, you didn’t see the video. They are the only network who didn’t show it. There is one more debate before the Nov. 8 election so until then and the debate Trump will try to destroy everyone who opposes him. He knows he won’t win but again he wants to take down and blame everyone else for his own destruction. The last shoe hasn’t fallen and Trump could end up with the same results as George McGovern for the Democrats. They lost the senate and the congress. Trump has a poisonous streak. McGovern was filled with too much compassion.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn that Mayor Essie Bellfield had lost her daughter, Colletta Mary Margo, 64, on Oct. 5. We go back a long way with the former Orange Mayor and now of councilperson, and her two daughters. Essie, a native of Rayne, LA., had spent some time in Galveston before moving to Orange and opening an ice cream parlor on Second Street. Colletta and her sister Magna were not teenagers yet. I got to spend time with the girls while Essie ran to the bank and did some business chores.

Last Friday, when Essie came in to tell us of the death of her daughter, I was really surprised and saddened and felt so bad for Essie. A parent is never supposed to suffer the death of a child. She and Colletta had visited me just a couple of months ago. She had a fast growing cancer that I didn’t know about at the time. I remember her as a child. She was very bright, caught on fast and had a friendly disposition. She worked in the Texas Comptrollers office for many years. To our friend Essie, and her entire family, our sincere sympathy. May this beautiful woman rest in peace. Service and visitation will be held at Salem United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 15. Visitation 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Service at 11 a.m. Please see obituary.

THE BOSS’S GLORY DAYS AND DARK TIMES Much of the buzz surrounding Bruce Springsteen’s new memoir, “Born to Run” has been about the rock star’s disclosure of his long history of depression, which, to many, was a surprise.

Springsteen has long been committed to social justice; in writ-

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 In the wee hours of Oct. 12, Jonathan Brock Navarro, 25, son of George and Sandra Navarro, lost his life in a single motorcycle accident on the service road off IH-10 near Cecil’s Motors.

Jonathon had served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. As a youngster he grew up around the Bridge City Fire Department.

After high school he joined the Air Force and became a fireman and after getting out of the service he joined a company KBR as a fireman. His brother Justin also served in the Air Force. Jonathan got a heroes send off. Over 450 people attended his service and visitation. People lined the street, fire trucks and police cars from at least 20 different Texas agencies joined the endless stream to escort the young fire fighter.*****Freddy Fender, born Baldeman Huerta, in San Benito, TX, died Saturday, Oct. 14, at age 69. In 1974, after the three year hitch at Angola Prison, he hooked up with Winnie barber Huey Meaux to record “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” which reached number one in the charts. Freddy then recorded “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights,” which also reached number one. Actually every song he recorded were number one hits.*****Loucinda Thibodeaux, age 107, of Orange, celebrates birthday. She displayed a 1984 story printed in the Beaumont Enterprise about her mother Mary Melancon, who lived to be 114 years old. She said in the article, “Lordie!

Lordie! child, I worked hard in the cotton fields, it wasn’t like it is now, I’ll tell you right now that I can’t read or write because I wasn’t able to go to school, my mother needed me in the field.”

Born Oct. 15, 1899, in rural Louisiana, she spoke only Creole.

Their mother moved to Winnie where she worked in the rice field. At the age of 12, her mother said she was old enough to marry. She married Alfred Thibodeaux and he finished raising her. He also taught her to speak English. They had 18 children, the first born when she was 14, the last when she was 52 years old.

(Editor’s note: I don’t recall when she passed away.)*****This week in 2006, the United States reached a population of 300 million.*****Margaret Toal has compiled a book of many of her historical columns and articles that will be on sale at “Art in the Park” next Saturday.*****Orange County judge Carl Thibodeaux will be honored Sat. Oct. 21 at Bridge City Park Pavilion. “Judge Thibodeaux has guided the county through difficult times and the recovery of Hurricane Rita.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Shannon Christing Jenkins, 37, of Bridge City, passed away Oct. 14. Services were held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday. She had resided in Bon Wier for 17 years and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her father, Noland Grimes, brother, Chad Grimes and daughter Chantell Rene Jenkins. She is survived by her mother, Mary Taylor, husband Terry Jenkins, sons Perry Ray Jenkins and Buck James Jenkins, daughter Tiffany Nicole Jenkins.*****Ruthie Faye Brister, 70, of Orange, passed away Oct. 13. Services were held Monday. She was a 1954 graduate of the Lutcher-Stark High School, a lifelong resident of Orange and retiree from Little Cypress Elementary as a Teachers Aide. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Billy Brister, Sr. Ruthie is survived by sons Corky, Steve, Tony, sisters Mary Morgan and Katherine Zirlott, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.*****Hubert Davis “Buddy” Cox Jr., 92, of Orange, passed away Oct. 11. A memorial service was held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest in Beaumont. A resident of Orange, he served in the Army during WWII and was Store Room Clerk at Sabine River Works. He is survived by daughters Christene Denison and Cindy Woodward, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

40 Years Ago-1976 T&G Farmer’s Market, 225 Texas Ave. in Bridge City, has large head of lettuce, 3 for 99 cents; ruby red grapefruit, 19 cents a pound; bananas, 3 pounds for 69 cents; onions, 10 cents a pound; potatoes, 5 pounds for 39 cents; Grade AA eggs, 3 dozen for 99 cents.*****Tim Lieby is Bridge City chamber president, Dr. David Olson, Bridge City Day chairman and Albert Gore and Glenn Pearson parade co-chairmen. All report the Bridge City Day was a big success.*****A big Carl Parker softball game to raise money for the Community Center held.

Despite pitching eight strikes to one batter, senator-elect Parker couldn’t beat the umpire Richard Corder who awarded a walk. Doug Harrington, acting commissioner, ruled with the locals. The team was managed by player/manager Roy Dunn.

Dunn’s Loyal Yokels, Joe Majors, Casey Bryant, Ken Wyatt, Al Gore, Charlie Hillabrandt, Robert Montagne, Bobby Cormier, J.R. Wilson, Tim Lieby and David Olson won 1110. Dunn hit a homerun off Parker’s three-man team to win the game.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Cowboy Church celebrates its 9th anniversary this Sunday, Oct. 16. Under the direction of Pastor Dale Lee, the congregation has really grown and done great things. There is going to be a free barbeque after the service under the tent. The following weekend, Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, the church will sponsor its annual rodeo starting at 7:30 p.m. It will be a great show.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at JB”s Barbeque this Wednesday and at Robert’s next week. Everyone is always welcome. Good Fellowship, great folks.******You have probably heard me use the term, “God willing and the creek don’t rise.”

I learned how the saying got started. It had nothing to do with a body of water. It was written by Ben Jamin Hawkins in the late 18th century. Hawkins was a politician and Indian diplomat.

While in the south he was requested to return to Washington. In response he wrote, “God willing and the Creek don’t rise.”

Because he capitalized Creek he was referring to the Creek Indian tribe in the area that were prone to uprisings, raids, etc. and

not a body of water.*****The 8th Annual Gulf Coast Cajun Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, at the VFW in Orange.

It will be a big party. Chris Miller and the Bayou Roots band will play from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., then Robert Jardell and Pure Cajun takes over until 5:30 p.m. A full day of fun including the crowning of the Festival King, live auction, cake walk, plenty to eat, links, gumbo, Cajun pork stew and more. Admission is only $8. For more information call Rusty at 409-7917734 or Paula at 409-719-3245. I’ll be there and hope to see you and your favorite girl. Come enjoy the party.*****President Obama hit the highest approval rating of his second team in a new poll out last Thursday by CNN/ORC. The survey found that 55 percent of Americans approve of the job Obama is doing. His ratings were much higher in the opening months of 2009 when he was riding a post-election high. The highest rating by a president leaving office was Bill Clinton with 59 percent. President Reagan reached 57 percent and Obama 55 percent.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. Oct. 12: Milton Briggs III, Sheri Wright, Wade Higgs and Tara Edgerton all celebrate. Also this would have been the birthday of the late Brad Lapeyrolerie. Celebrities celebrating on this day are actors Hugh Jackman, 48, Kirk Cameron, 49 and Olympic skier Bode Miller, 39.*****Oct. 13: Anita Triggs, Ashely Theriot, Edna Collins, and Jason Collins all celebrate. Joining them are country singer Rhett Akins, 47, Cowboy owner Jerry Jones, 74 and football player Jerry Rice, 54.*****Oct. 14: Our buddy Harry Stephens celebrates his birthday today. Wonder what Margie has in store. Also celebrating are Shirley Hudson, Jerry Evans, Stacy Rhodes, Olivia Hubbard, and Trey Miller. They are joined by singer Usher, 38, actor Roger Moore, 89.*****Oct. 15: Judge Carl Thibodeaux is a year older today. Getting older also are Jennifer Peveto, Becky Lafleur, Sonny Childs, Derek Borel and Sue and Kory Freeman. Also celebrating are chef Emeril Lagasse, 57, British royalty Sarah Ferguson, 57.*****Oct. 16: Happy birthday to Barbara Harmon, the girl from Abbeville, Tommy’s longtime bride. Also celebrating are Wayne Mulhollan and Brad Brown. They are joined by actors Tim Robbins, 59 and Suzanne Somers, 70.*****Oct. 17: A lot of great folks share birthdays today. Judge Jimmy Scales, Coach Bob Puntes, Linda Heard, Dr. Wesley Palmer and longtime Bridge City resident Sue Collins. Joyce and John’s son Johnny Dubose is getting older. We’ve known him since he was a pup. This is also “National Boss Day.” Celebrities joining them are country singer Alan Jackson, 58 and Reggae singer Ziggy Marley, 48.*****Oct. 18: Bill Andes, Penny Becker, Mary Kendrick, Tom Taliaferro and Mary Everett all celebrate birthdays today. On this day in 2013 Coach O.A. “Bum” Phillips died. They are joined by actors Zac Efron, 29 and Jean-Claude Van Damme, 59, rock singer Chuck Berry, 90 and football coach Mike Ditka, 77.*****Former “American Idol” finalist Kree Harrison returns to Southeast Texas for a 9 p.m. show at Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Backyard Music Hall on Friday to celebrate the release of her new album, “This Old Thing.” Tickets for the Woodville native’s show start at $15. Contact jnhillcountry.com.***** CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Asa Comeaux was driving past Joe LeBlue’s house wen he see a sign dat read, “Boat for Sale.” Comeaux stop his pickup and run to LeBlue’s door and knock real hard. Wen Joe came to do door him, Comeaux say, “Look Joe, how long we been friends, hanh?”

LeBlue answer, “Mais, since we were little boys.”

Comeaux axe, “Why didn’t you tole me you got a boat you?”

Joe say, “I don’t got no boat me.”

Dat sign say, “Boat for Sale,” Comeaux say.

“Oh no, Comeaux, see dat 72 Ford pickup over dere, and you see dat 77 Chevy-6 over dere?”

Comeaux nod his head yes, “I see dem me.”

“Well, “ Joe say, “Dem are boat for sale.”

C’EST TOUT PROFESSOR SMITH HEADED TO LU-O John Cash Smith has been a successful lawyer for many years.

His profession and experience has taught him that the facts always lead to the bottom line. He’s a stickler for the facts but with an open mind. If you can prove up the facts for your position he will change his mind and go with your facts. The first thing he wants to know from a new client is what the real facts are, good or bad. I could spend hours with Jack. He’s knowledgeable and his explanation of the facts is precise and interesting, plus over many years, I’ve always had an open mind.

I’ve said all of the above to tell you about his hobby, love of country and a deep interest in our history. For years now he has been studying, taking special on-line classes in order to someday be able to teach history at a university. It’s been a long held dream and in 2017, at age 80, he will become a history teacher at Lamar Orange. He’s excited about that but it’s the student who will be the benefactor. His love of history and his presentation will make for a fun class. It will never be boring. If your are a high school senior and plan to attend LU-O, be sure and register for that course next year. I also suggest to anyone interested in history to consider taking the course. You’ll find it a great way to spend an interesting, fun hour.*****Trump has been unshackled, no telling what he will do before I return next week.*****My time is up. I thank you for yours. Please shop our family of advertisers who make this publication possible.

Take care and God bless.

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Orange County Happenings Orange County Historical Society The Orange County Historical society will have it’s annual dinner meeting at the Sunset Grove Country Club at 6pm on Tuesday November 1st. The after dinner speaker will be local attorney John Cash Smith. His speech topic will be “Growing up in Orange during the 1950’s�. Please RSVP by emailing ochs.tx@outlook.com or calling 409-988-5523 by Oct. 26.

Attendees will be responsible for paying for their meal, however, if for some reason you have to cancel, please notify ASAP as the Historical Society will be responsible for payment if you fail to give notice. The public is invited.

National Friends of the Orange Public Library The Friends of the Orange Public Library will be acknowledging and celebrating National Friends of the library Week starting October 16that the Orange Public Library located at 220 5th St., Orange. This is the eleventh year the local volunteer group has had this project. The public is encouraged to participate in this FREE drawing by simply leaving their name and a contact number on the paper slips by the display window. No library card or membership is necessary, however participants must be at least six years of age. Past winners, Orange Public Library employees and Board members are not eligible.

The display includes times which are designed to lend to the pleasure of reading. All items have been donated by HEB, The Jumping Bean, Orange Stationer and individuals. A drawing will be held and the winner notified ate the last day, October 22, 2016.

For more info: 409-883-1054 or 409-8831086.

Strutters to hold link sale The Bridge City Strutters will hold a link sale, from 10 am-2 pm, Saturday Oct. 15, at Walgreens in Bridge City. They will be serving links, boudain and pulled pork sandwiches.

WOS vs HJ football tickets to be sold at gate Due to District rules, all tickets for the WOS vs. Hardin - Jefferson football game, Friday Oct. 14, must be purchased at the gate the evening of the game. Ticket prices are adults $5 and students $3.

WOS JV/9th grades will Pink Out for games There will only be one WOS 9th grade/JV football game (Pink Out) vs. Hardin-Jefferson on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 5:30pm.Â

VFW Auxilary Garage Sale JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS....Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 2775 are taking reservations for their upcoming Indoor Garage Sale. Tables are being rented for $10 each. Â Vendors are not allowed to do food nor bring in their own tables. Â The Vendors will be able to set up on Friday Evening,November 4th from 3 to 8 pm. Â Saturday morning, November 5th, Â the doors will open to vendors only at 6:30am, then to the public from 7 am until 2pm. Â The kitchen will be open from 9 until no longer busy. Â For further information or reservations, Â contact Chairman Mary Snapp during the day at 409-697-0380...Please, no calls after 6pm.Â

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

Movie Night at the Pavilion The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau will be hosting a Movie Night featuring Hocus Pocus on Saturday, October 15, from 6 – 9 P.M. at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion.

Children’s activities will be on site, beginning at 6 P.M. Popcorn and bottled water will be available to enjoy while viewing the movie, beginning at 7 P.M. Please bring your chairs and blankets.

This event is free to the public, and please note, no dogs or pets will be allowed at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion.

For additional information, please contact the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau at 409.883.1010 or visit the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook page.

Scottish Society to meet THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS will meet Thursday, October 13, 2016 in the Parlor at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1350 N. 23rd St. @ Gladys, Beaumont, Tx. A covered dish supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program. Jeffrey Palis, Lamar University Director of the Studies Abroad Office and Global Studies, will discuss the student possibilities for cultural enrichments while he also works with faculty

leaders who conduct Semesters Abroad and Exchange Programs. Recent short term travels for students have included England and Ireland while Scotland is in the future plans. Come and discover the enthusiasm that is opening up new fields of study generated by Lamar University.

The public is invited to participate in the Society’s meetings highlighting the Celtic Cultures, their history, beautiful lands,music and a travel destination.

For more information, call 409-898-4986

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

To sign up call the Extension office at 882-7010.

Wesley United Church Fall Festival

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Wesley United Methodist Church will be having their Fall Festival on Sunday October 23rd, 2016 from 2 pm. To 4 pm. Hayrides, Safari bouncer, games ,face painting, food and trunk or treat . Location is at   401 North 37th Street Orange, Texas.. Kids, bring your trick or treat bags.

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

The menu includes gumbo, prepared by Larry David, potato salad, and homemade cake for $8. Eat at the parish hall or take it out (containers provided), from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. FAX in an order by noon on November 16th and we will have the order ready for you. FAX number 409-883-3547.

There will be crafts, homemade frozen entrees and goodies, a silent auction, Mrs. Santa’s Workshop gifts, and much more. Come shop and enjoy a delicious lunch. Bring a friend!

Golden K Kiwanis releases schedule of events Oct. 12 - Chuck Minchew, PNGHS History

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Oct. 19 - A representative from the Madison Masonic Lodge in Orange will discuss the great things that are being done for children at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Galveston.

Oct. 26 - Jim Clark, Director of the Lutcher Theater, will give a more detailed description of productions scheduled for the 2016-17 season.

Clark’s wife, who volunteers extensively with the SPCA to put animals in foster homes, will also be included. Presentations will begin at 10:20 sharp.

We would like to request ALL sons & daughters of LATE or CURRENT MEMBERS to come be a part of our group! Meetings are at 9:30 a.m., each Wednesday at Sunset Grove Country Club for buffet-breakfast, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m., with speaker at 10:20 until 11 a.m. Items on buffet will be scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy and grits. Coffee, orange juice, ice water, iced tea and/or soft drinks are also available.

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

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

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

Rules and regulations, as well as site maps and registration form can be found at www. cityofwestorange.com. For more information, or to reserve a booth space, call City Hall at 883-3468.

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

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

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

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By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record Live music abounds across the region this week, and there are great shows on the schedule featuring national acts as well as local entertainment.

Visit www.localmusicguide. net for information on local artists and venues and follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for updated events and information.

Wednesday, Oct. 12 We Were Wolves @ Bar Local Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Reed Blanchard @ Cafe Del Rio Pug Johnson @ The Capri Club Justin Martindale @ Rikenjaks Rachel and Ian @ Rush Lounge Tim Burge @ Tradewinds Tavern Thursday, Oct. 13 Mike Zito and Scott McGill @ The Bayou Cafe #2 Julie Street @ Blue Martini Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Paul Orta and the Kingpins @ Cafe Del Rio El Javi @ The Grill Skeeter Jones Trio @ La Cantina - PA Jerry Dee @ Larry’s French Market Quincey, Miss Mojo @ The Logon Cafe Tomplay @ The Lone Wolf Will Castille @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Baby Birds @ Madison’s Creole Cookin’ @ Orange VFW Hall Brittany Pfantz @ Rikenjaks Curse and the Cure @ The Rodair Roadhouse Michael Hix @ Rush Lounge Chris Breaux and Six String Rodeo @ Sawdust Saloon

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

Start time will be at 8 am, at Granger Chevrolet, Oct. 15.

Early registration is recommended.

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

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Annual Fundraiser The church’s 2016 Music Program Fundraiser is currently underway. Orders for pick-up and/or delivery can be placed by calling the church at 735-4573, or Pat Greene at 626-2585.

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

The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

WOHS to hold Class of ‘71 reunion The West Orange High School Class of 1971 has scheduled their 45th reunion for Saturday, Oct. 15. The event will be a casual, all day, potluck gathering at the home of a classmate on Cow Creek, approximately 30 miles north of Orange. Information is being sent by email (if available) or regular mail. The class also

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Friday, Oct. 14 38 Special @ Golden Nugget Casino Kree Harrison @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Texas Thunder with John Cessac @ Benoit’s Louis Hall The Flamethrowers @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Bayou Rush @ Cafe Del Rio Haywire @ Cottons Cay Tim Burge and The Reckoning with Scott McGill @ Dylan’s BB and Company @ Gator Lounge The Ron Jeremies, Boxing Dei Dei, Savage Dog @ The Gig Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Honky Tonk Texas Curse and the Cure @ Just One More Tavern Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins @ Larry’s French Market Total Strangers, Great Shapes, The Monolithic @ The Logon Cafe The Prime Time Band @ The Lone Wolf Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County High Street @ Mackenzie’s Pub The Safety Patrol @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta - Calder Ave. Rick Danna @ New York Pizza and Pasta - Neches St. Bubba Brown and the Super Cajuns @ Pine Tree Lodge Frayed Soul @ Putter’s Deli The RKW Show, Paul Gonsoulin @ Rikenejaks Tyler Darby @ The Rodair Roadhouse Michael Hix @ Rush Lounge Dustin Sonnier @ Sawdust Saloon Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist @ Thirsty’s Saturday, Oct. 15 has a Facebook page titled West Orange High School Class of 1971.

The following classmates have not been located: David Block, Dottie Block, Marsha Bridges, Kenneth Brown, Sharon Clark, Linda Gilmore, Larry LeBlanc, Philip McDaniels, Rhonda Moore, Gene Sims, Earl Trahan and Larry Whitworth.

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

Denim and Diamonds Gala set for November Save the date for the Denim and Diamonds Gala to be presented by the Friends of the Orange Depot on Saturday, Nov. 19, 6:30 PM, at the VFW Hall on 16th St. Special country music entertainment, BBQ, silent and live auction will be featured. Because of a $50,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation the group received, every ticket sale or donation will be matched by this foundation. F.O.O.D. needs your help to complete the project for our city, so mark your calendar. Co-chairs for Denim and Diamonds are Rose Simar and Diana Hill.

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

FOE holds fish fry The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2523 located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange will be selling Fish Dinners on Thursday, October 13 from 11 to 2. The dinners will consist of Fish, hush puppies, potato salad, cole slaw, onions, pickles and bread. The dinners are $8.00.

So come by and get a dinner.

You can dine in or carry out.

Give us a call and we will have dinners ready for you when you get here. If you would like delivery, we can do that too.

409-886-7381

The Charlie Daniels Band @ Golden Nugget Casino Doug Stone and the Stone Age, David Joel Band @ Honky Tonk Texas The Flamethrowers @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Three Legged Dawg @ Cafe Del Rio The Fabulous Hellcats @ The Capri Club Rusty Yates @ The Country Club at Golden Nugget Merle Jam @ Dylan’s BB and Company @ Gator Lounge Avaris, Jason and the Krueger’s, Entrenched Defilement, Behelit, Pagan Sword, Nebethet @ The Gig El Javi @ The Grill Still Cruisin’ @ Larry’s French Market Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ The Lone Wolf Pug Johnson @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County The Jerryatricks @ Mackenzie’s Pub Allen Adam Boys @ Madison’s Chris Miller and Bayou Roots, Robert Jardell and Pure Cajun @ Orange VFW Hall Rockafellas @ Pine Tree Lodge Renn Loren and the Honky Tonk Surf Riders, Alex Rozell @ Rikenjaks Thomas Teague @ The Rodair Roadhouse The Klobasneks @ Rogers Park - Beaumont Michael Hix @ Rush Lounge Curse and the Cure @ Tammy’s Bar Terror Pigeon, Hallelujah Fantasy,Tight Cloak, Real Dom @ Texas Rose Saloon The Burnpile @ Thirsty’s

Sunday, Oct. 16 The Roadies @ The Boudain Hut Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz @ Jefferson County Singles Club Cajun Harmony @ Pine

BCCC taking nominations for business/ citizen of the year The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through November 28, 2016. Nominations can be dropped off or mailed to the Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Nominating Committee. A mail slot is available on the front door of the Chamber after hours.

Criteria for the Business of the Year -The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the business’ volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the community, and describe how the nominee displayed exemplary: • Staying power • Growth in number of employees • Increase in sales and/or unit volume • Current and past financial reports • Innovativeness of product or service offered • Response to adversity • Evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community oriented projects Include specific projects or committees on which the business was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, or other activities.

Criteria for the Citizen of the Year - The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the individual’s volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the community, and describe how the nominee displayed exemplary: • Commitment • Support Skills • Leadership • Outreach to Other Citizens • Desire to Make a Positive Impact in the Community Include specific projects or committees on which the volunteer was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, or other activities.

The Business of the Year & Citizen of the Year awards will be given to a deserving business and citizen in recognition of their outstanding contribu-

Courtesy photo Country music legend, The Charlie Daniels Band, will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets start at $20 for ages 21 and older. The group is touring in support of its new release, “Night Hawk.”

Tree Lodge Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenejaks Orphan Annie @ Rush Lounge Symphony of Southeast Texas @ Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Monday, Oct. 17 Cam Pyle @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Oct. 18 Dope, Flaw, Motograter, Ashes of Eden, Aurum, Viridian, Angel Siren @ The Center Stage Alex Rozell @ Dylan’s Blake Sticker and Tim Burge @ Madison’s The Strangers @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

tions directly to the City of Bridge City/Orangefield Area during the past year(s). The award recipients will be honored at the Taste of the Bayou & Annual Chamber Banquet to be held in January 9, 2017.

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30th Anniversary of Don’t Mess With Texas Staff Report For The Record

trash like napkins, cigarette butts and fast food wrappers.

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Small Trash, Big Mess

TxDOT created the #EndTheStreakTX campaign Staff Report For The Record Nov. 7, 2015, marks a grim milestone for Texas – we’ve gone 15 years straight with daily deaths on our roadways. That’s right. At least one person has died each and every day on Texas roads since Nov. 7, 2000.

In an effort to end this tragic trend, TxDOT created the #EndTheStreakTX campaign to educate drivers on how to take responsibility so that we put a stop to these preventable daily deaths. We are asking people to change their social media profile pictures to the black image available for download at the links below; and to share/retweet facts that we distribute about the last 15 years of daily deaths on Texas roads by using the hashtag #EndTheS-

treakTX. TxDOT also will invite the public to share personal stories of loved ones lost in car crashes on its social media pages using photo and video testimonials with the hashtag #EndTheStreakTX. Finally, safe driving only requires a few simple tips: Buckle seatbelt – all passengers need to be buckled.

Never drink and drive –

drunk driving kills; get a sober ride home.

Pay attention – put your phone away and avoid distractions.

Drive the speed limit – always follow speed limits and drive slower speeds when weather or conditions warrant.

Remember: YOU hold the key to driving safely.

YOU can help us #EndTheStreakTX.

TPWD Draws First of Three Lifetime License Winners Staff Report For The Record

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AUSTIN – To say Joanne Stirt loves to fish would be an understatement. As the first winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lifetime License Drawing this fall, the Bandera outdoors enthusiast can start spending more time and money on her favorite pursuit each year.

“We’ve had a deer lease for about 23 years and I go out there every year,” says Stirt, who entered the drawing for $5 and won an $1,800 Lifetime Super Combo hunting and fishing license. “But, I got into fishing the last couple of years

and just love it. We go fishing in the bay, saltwater fishing, but we also bought a place on Falcon Lake and go bass fishing from dawn to dark. Honestly, I would rather do that than eat.”

There is still a chance for two more lucky winners of an $1,800 Lifetime Super Combo license this fall and those who entered prior to the first drawing are still eligible. The next two winners will be drawn

Nov. 1 and Dec. 1.

Entries for the drawing cost $5 each and may be added to yearly license purchases at retailers, by phone 1-800-8954248 and online at www.tpwd. texas.gov/licensedraw .There is no limit on the number of entries that may be purchased.

Proceeds from entries go toward TPWD conservation efforts that will help keep hunting and fishing great in Texas.

NASA Awards Audit Services Contracts Staff Report For The Record NASA has awarded contracts to six companies to provide agencywide contract auditing support services, previously performed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency.

The selected companies are: Castro & Company of Alexandria, Virginia Kearny and Company PC of Alexandria, Virginia CohnReznick LLP of New York KPMG LLP of McLean, Virginia

Moss Adams LLP of Seattle Regis and Associates PC of Washington The contracts are fixedprice, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts that include a one-year base period and four one-year options, with a combined maximum potential value of $100 million.

The NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) at Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, administers the contract. The NSSC performs select business activities for all NASA centers.

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Sherry Lynn Bradley Orange Sherry Lynn Bradley, 63, of Orange, passed away on October 4, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Born in Lawrenceburg, Sherry Tennessee, on November 8, Lynn 1952, she was Bradley the daughter of Charles “Bud” Wildmon and Mary Dean (Freeman) Wildmon.

Sherry worked for San Jacinto Glass for many years. She was an entrepreneur and always looked for the “perfect” venture.

She loved cooking and collecting recipes. She also loved animals, especially dogs. Sherry never met a stranger and would help anyone who needed it.

Sherry will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Bradley; and her sister, Gytha Grissom.

She is survived by her sons, Billy Bradley and his wife Shanna, of Vidor, and Jason Spencer and his wife Jennifer, of New Braunfels; her daughter, Wendy Riggs and her husband Ricky, of Beaumont; her grandchildren, Brandon Bradley, Jaret Bradley, and Maggie Bradley, Alyssa Ellis, Sommer Riggs, Casey Riggs, Reyna Dews, River Dews, and Willow Spencer; her greatgrandchildren, Joseph Bradley, Bennett Bradley, and Ava Riggs; her sister, Kelli Mays and her husband Rodney, of Orange; and her nieces, Mary Megan and Piper Mays. She is also survived by hosts of other loving family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Humane Society of SETX, at 2050 Spindletop Ave., Beaumont, Texas, 77705.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Westgate Church of Christ, located at 6390 Westgate Dr., Beaumont, TX.

Vonda Lee Granger Orange Vonda Lee Granger, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

Vonda Lee Funeral servicGranger es will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Friday, October 7, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with Brother Bobby Granger officiating and a committal service immediately following at Granger Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Vonda was born on Monday, April 22, 1940, in Orange, Texas, to parents Minerva Emily Ellen (Brady) and Franklin Lee Alford, and remained in Orange throughout her life with her loving husband, Walter William Granger, Sr., and their children.

Vonda was a devout Christian woman who was an active member of the church her father built, Bridge City Christian Church, in Bridge City, Texas. After completing the Vocational nursing program at Lamar State College Orange, Vonda worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for over 15 years. She was a hardworking woman who took pride in knowing she had instilled that same work ethic in her children. Vonda had a beautiful singing voice and even had the

Deaths & Memorials opportunity, as a young woman, to sing on the radio. She had a real zest for life and was known for her wonderful stories. Vonda enjoyed spending time outdoors camping, freshwater fishing, and shrimping.

When she wasn’t able to spend the day outside, Vonda enjoyed painting, watching classic movies, and sewing. Vonda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend; who loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed.

Vonda is preceded in death by her parents, Minerva and Franklin Alford; husband, Walter William Granger, Sr.; and son, Walter William Granger, Jr. Those who will cherish Vonda’s memory are her daughters, Carolyn Fregia and her husband, Carl, of Orange, Texas, and Melanie Touchet and her husband, Troy, of Groves, Texas; son, Franklin Granger and his wife, Rita, of Orange, Texas; brother, Stephen Alford and his wife; sisters, Alecia Henry and her husband, and Suzanne Alford; 7 grandchildren; and 4 greatgrandchildren.

Honoring her as pallbearers will be Tra’ Mason, Carl Fregia, Shawn Fregia, Douglas Fregia, and Troy Touchet.

Nell Fontenot Orange The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Nell Fontenot, 76, of Orange will be held during a Mass of Resurrection, Wednesday, October 12, Nell 2016, at 11:00 Fotenot a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church.

Private Burial Services are planned.

She died Sunday, October 9, 2016.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph, children Jacqueline Sterling, Leprecia Payne, Kirsten Fontenot and Dennis Fontenot, sister, Mae Katherine Brown, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

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Colletta Mary Margo Bellfield Warnell Dary Orange Colletta Mary Margo Bellfield Warnell Dary, 64, Orange, Texas, departed this life on Wednesday, October 5, Colletta 2016.

Mary Funeral serMargo vice will be held at 11:00 Bwellfield A.M., on SatWarnell urday, OctoDary ber 15, 2016, at Salem United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., at the church. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff.

Her love and memories will remain in the hearts of her son, Norman Paul Warnell (Kenya); daughter, Iacco L. Dary; mother, Essie Bellfield; sister, Magna Carter Woodrow Barnett (Rev. Marshall Barnett); 4 grandchildren; relatives, loved ones, and friends.

Robert Earl “Bob” Wolford Nederland Robert Earl “Bob” Wolford, 74, of Nederland, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was

born on March 30, 1942, in Port Arthur, to Florita Lucia Swinney Wolford and Earl Banks Wolford.

A graduate of Lamar Insti“Bob” tute of TechWolford nology, he retired from Equistar as an Electrical and Analytical Technician.

“Bob” enjoyed doing yard work, fishing, carpentry, and riding in the golf cart. He raised Koi in the back yard ponds he constructed. He was a jack of all trades and could fix almost anything.

The family spent many good times at the cedar house he built in Ivanhoe. A man of quiet faith, he was so proud of the persons his children became and loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Laurenda Babin Wolford; sons, Troy Wolford and his wife, Chris, of Plano and Ryan Wolford and his wife, Kalynne, of Frisco; daughter, Michelle Cawood and husband, Rich, of Mansfield; grandchildren, Dani Trammell and husband Scott; Sean Wolford; Hayden, Harrison, and Henry Cawood; and Libby Wolford; awaiting the arrival of the first great-granddaughter, Teagan Rose Trammell; cousins, Rick and Dirk Matte; brother-inlaw, Dr. Wayne Babin and wife Kathy; and beloved cats, Purdy and Winnie. He was preceded by his parents.The family wishes to thank Dr. Roussel Clement, Dr. Harry Smith, and the staff of Cancer Center of Southeast Texas and the love and care of Denise and Phyllis with Gentiva Hospice.A gathering of Mr. Wolford’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2711 Helena Avenue, Nederland.

His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 10, 2016, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Nederland, with his entombment following at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lutheran World Relief, 700 Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, Colon Cancer Research/ The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486, or Humane Society of Southeast Texas P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

Pamela Sue Carrington Baldwin Orange Pamela Sue Carrington Baldwin, age 62 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September Pamela Sue 28, 2016 in Port Arthur, Carrington Baldwin Texas. Dorman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pam was born in Livingston, Texas on June 20, 1954 to Violet Mae Hamm Walker and J.D. “Red” Walker. She retired after many years of being a in the “Million Dollar Club” for Cavendars. Pam had been a long time resident of Highlands, TX before moving to Orange, TX five years ago. She enjoyed gardening and fishing.

Pam is preceded in death by her parents, and sister Sherry Walker.

Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Carrington and her fiancé Robert Espinoza of Baytown, TX and sister Debbie Vacek and her husband Ray of Kemah, TX. Companion Chris Shelley and his daughter Jessi-

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ca Mayo and her husband Joey of Orange, TX. As well as many special friends.

A private memorial will service will be held at a later date.

George Pixley Padgett, Jr., Orange George Pixley Padgett, Jr., 80, of Orange, Texas, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was born in Brownsville, Texas, to Lorena M. and George Padgett, Sr., before moving to Orange in 1941. He graduated from Little Cypress High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at Allied Chemical and Ausimont USA in Orange, until retirement in 2000. He enjoyed wood carving, working in stained lead glass, and raising roses.

George is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan; son, Scott Padgett; niece and nephew, Alison and Rocky Mize; nephews, Bill and David Padgett; and cousin, Joe L. Hudson, all of Orange.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George P. Sr. and Lorena Padgett, and his brothers, Freeman V. and Winston Padgett.

Cremation will be handled by Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with no further service according to his wishes.

In Lieu of flowers, on behalf of George, the family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas: P.O. Box 1629 Beaumont, Texas 77704

Rebecca Sue Burlin (Peebles), Orange Rebecca Sue Burlin (Peebles), 66, of Orange, passed away on September 30, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church at 401 N 37th Streetin Orange. Officiating will be Randy Branch. Burial will follow the service at 4:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie, Texas.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 27, 1950, she was the daughter of Carlton Gilmer Peebles, Sr. and Phyllis Geraldine (Phend) Peebles. She is survived by her daughters, Robin Gooch and husband Michael W. Gooch of Bridge City, and Victoria Lynn Pitre of Hamshire; her sister, Sharon Tully of Hamshire; her brother, Carlton Gilmer Peebles, Jr. and wife Betty of Hamshire; her uncles, Ivo Phend, Jr. and wife Patsy of Hamshire, and Walter Erickson, Sr. of Beaumont; and numerous cousins.

Rebecca was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

She loved reading, baking, sewing and going to church. She loved her daughters, her family, her cats and her grand-dogs.

Rebecca will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Adella Pauline (Stevens) Gravett, Orange Adella Pauline (Stevens) Gravett, “Red Headed Lucy”, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Adella Baptist HospiPauline tal of SouthGravett east Texas, in Orange, Texas, at the age of 55. A memorial gathering, for family and friends, will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Monday, October 17, 2016, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Adella was born on Monday, July 31, 1961 in Orange, Texas, to parents Adella (Johnson) and Robert Stevens. She was a life-

long resident of Orange, Texas, where she lived with her loving husband of 27 years, Terry Gravett. Adella was a Christian woman who was very spiritual.

She also had an infectious laugh that went along with her wonderful, outgoing personality.

Adella spent many years working as a caregiver in the Orange, Texas area; a job that always made her feel fulfilled. When she wasn’t working, Adella enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She also enjoyed spending time on the computer and dancing to the music she always was playing. Adella was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adella and Robert Stevens.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Terry Gravett; her sons, Stephen Aubrey Fisher and Chase Gravett; her brother, Lance Johnson and his wife, Shabanna; her nephews, William Johnson and Kyle Johnson; her grandchildren, Myaih Fisher, Gavin Morris, Justen Gravett, Kirstin Fisher, and Micah Gravett; her great-grandchild, Riley Jo Gravett; and many members of her extended family, and friends.

Ramon Eugene “Gene” Davis, Jr., Orange Ramon Eugene “Gene” Davis, Jr., 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. A GraveRamon side service, Eugene under the diDavis rection of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Davis Cemetery in Bon Weir, Texas, with Bill Black officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Gene was born on Sunday, May 29, 1960, in Orange, Texas, to mother, Edith M. (Lingo) and he resided in the Orange area for the remainder of his life. Gene was a devout Christian man who was a member of the Nazarene church in Orange. Gene worked for many years in the booth at Market Basket and also at Safeway. When Gene wasn’t working, he enjoyed square dancing.

Gene had many friends and was known, and loved by many.

Gene is preceded in death by his mother, Edith Lingo Myers; step-dad, Mason Myers; and brother, Ira Davis.

Those left to cherish Gene’s memory are his sister; Ramona Davis Cockerham of Orange, Texas; brother, Ramsey “Billy” Davis and his wife, Tammy; and many members of his extended family, and friends who will miss him dearly.

Honoring Gene as Pallbearers are David Foreman, Larry Granger, Jr., Greg Martin, James Shute, Bill Black, and Billy Bohannon; Honorary Pallbearer Ramsey “Billy” Davis.

Arnold Vernal Schroeder, 83, Nederland Arnold Vernal Schroeder was born on July 24, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas, to Emil August Schroeder and Hilda Kossaeth Schroeder. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Arnold attended Fox Technical High School in San Antonio before serving in the Korean War in the United States Air Force.

He was stationed at Ashiya Air Force base in Japan where he met the office secretary to the chaplain, her name was Jean

Yamagishi. They were married in Japan on July 17, 1956.

Arnold returned to Texas and worked as a route salesman for Hostess Cakes before fulfilling his dream of drafting and design. He worked for Dixie Form and Steel in San Antonio, Industrial Air and Hydraulics of Houston, along with Bowen Oil Tool, and Custom Controls Company.

Arnold served in various Lutheran congregations in San Antonio and Houston as a teacher, elder, and faithful servant.

He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Loyse Schroeder and his parents.

Arnold is survived by his wife of sixty years, Jean; son, the Reverend Francis L. Schroeder and his wife, Sandra, of Nederland; granddaughters, Helen Simmons and her husband, James, of Port Neches and Hannah and her husband, Michael, of Dickinson; great-granddaughter, Isabelle Simmons; sister, Dorothy Dennis of Round Rock; brother, Vernal Schroeder of San Antonio; niece, Pam; and nephews, Malcolm, Wayne, Dale, and Jay. A gathering of Mr. Schroeder’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His cremation arrangements will be handled under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

John Kieth “Johnny” Evans John Keith Evans, 69, passed away on September 26,2016, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 31, 1947 to Cotton and Nelda Evans in Orange, Texas, where he lived throughout his life. On March 21, 1970 he married Mary Lynn Reed, and together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Johnny loved to hunt, watch the Dallas Cowboys, Gunsmoke, and listen to Willie Nelson and Hank Jr. He was also known for his ability to wrestle alligators, a skill he would show off to his grandchildren, A.A. and Katie Scales. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Stacy Speck and Jerrald Evans; siblings, Diana Pollard, James Evans Jr., Sandra David, Ronnie Evans, Terry Evans, and Jenny Evans; grandchildren, Andrew Roberts, Colby Roberts, Cody Speck, Kelsey Beal, Alivia Parish, Millie Evans, Brittney Speck, and Gabbi Speck; as well as six great-grandchildren.

Ray Cessac Vidor Ray Cessac, 88, of Vidor died Thursday, Oct. 6, at his vidor residence.

A native of Abbeville, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor.

Ray was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served his country in the US Army. Ray has been a barber in Vidor for over 62 years, where over 30 years he owned and operated Ray’s Barber Shop. Ray’s interest was his work and his family.

A funeral liturgy outside mass was held Sunday, Oct. 9, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice Cessac; son, John Ray Cessac, both of Vidor; daughters, Laura Statum of Orangefield and Paula Statum of Kaufman; six grandchildren Ashton Cessac, Joseph Cessac, Jace Statum, Danielle Statum, Brooke Statum, Brandon Statum and two great grandchildren, Dakota Ray Black and Willow Marie Cessac.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Stacie Cessac.

Atlantic Storm System Delays NASA Resupply Launch to Space Station Staff Report For The Record NASA and its partner Orbital ATK have postponed the launch of the company’s next commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station to no earlier than Sunday, Oct. 16, as the agency prepares for Tropical Storm Nicole at its tracking site in Bermuda.

A Sunday launch would occur at 8:03 p.m. EDT from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, with a five-minute window. The launch will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website beginning at 7 p.m. The date of the arrival of the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft to the space station is to be determined.

NASA TV will air two prelaunch broadcasts Saturday, Oct. 15. At 4 p.m., scientists and researchers will discuss some of the investigations to be delivered to the station and, at 6 p.m., mission managers will provide an overview and status of launch operations.

Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft arrived on Oct. 2, 2016 at the Horizontal Integration Facility at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia for mating with the Antares rocket. Cygnus is scheduled to launch on the Antares rocket at 8:03 p.m. EDT, Oct. 16, 2016, carrying about 5,100 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station. Credits: NASA

The briefings also will stream live on the agency’s website.

As the spacecraft’s trajectory takes it from Wallops and past Bermuda on its flight into orbit, the Bermuda tracking station provides downrange tracking, telemetry and flight termination support. Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to reach Bermuda as a hurricane Thursday, Oct. 13.

“The tracking station at Bermuda is required to conduct the Antares launch from

Wallops,” said Steven Kremer, chief of the Wallops Range and Mission Management Office. “The ability to support a launch will depend on the impact the storm has on not only our systems, but also the overall Bermuda infrastructure.”

After the storm system has passed Bermuda, the Wallops team will conduct a damage assessment, perform mission readiness testing, and bring the site back up to operational status.

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes teacher & student

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Sydney Smith as the Student of the Month for October. Sydney is a senior at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School where she is involved in Thespian Society, National Honor Society, Student Council, Cheerleading, Bear Buddies, One Act Play (All Star Cast & Honorable Mention All Star Cast Awards), UIL Math Team. Her awards and accomplishments

include: 3 Time LCM Star Student, Student Council President, 4 Time Texas Association of Student Councils Junior Counselor, Thespian Society Secretary, Senior Homecoming Court, All-American Cheerleader Nominee. Sydney’s future goals are to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in biomedical engineering.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Marian Perkins from Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD as the School District Employee of the Month. She is the band secretary and always works way beyond her duties. She works with the band programs on 3 different campuses and makes sure everything is done on time. She constantly communicates with parents and designed a brand new website for the band to assist the program in communication with parents and the community. Marian always looks for ways the band program can accomplish more of the district’s mission by or-

ganizing “Unity Events” that combine band students from all campuses. She is also always looking for ways the band can be more cost effective while still providing a great experience for students. She was on the committee that helped with the LCM Bond that is responsible for all of the new buildings needed on each of the campuses because she wanted the students to have the best possible learning environment.

On top of all of her job duties, Marian is always assisting students in any way she can. Marian is an asset to LCM and truly has a passion for kids and education.

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(CUTLINE) Pictured from left are: Counselor Candi Patterson, Gabby Kearns, Sarah Kearns, Principal Zach Quinn and Christy Khoury.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commercerecently announced that the October Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Gabby Kearns. Gabby was presented a certificate and gift bag by Chamber Ambassador Christy Khoury, Orange County Treasurer, at the October coffee hosted by Elizabeth’s Hidden Treasures. She received gift certificates and gifts from several local merchants.

Gabby is the daughter of Robert and Sarah Kearns. She has a GPA of 4.5 and is ranked 12 of 108.

Gabby’s awards and honors include: All “A” Honor Roll, 3 years and Regional Finalist for UIL Academics.

Her clubs and organizations include: National Honor Society; Interact; Student Council – President 2017; Meet in the Middle; Young Christian Conservative Club and UIL Aca-

demics.

In community service, Gabby has volunteered for Adaptive Sports for Kids, Stark Reading Contest for three years and various community projects through NHS and Interact.

After graduation, Gabby plans to join the United States Navy and become a Nuclear Engineer.

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the October student of the month for Bridge City High School is Zachary Dionne. He was presented a certificate and gift bag by Chamber Lifetime Ambassador Beverly Perry of Bridge City Bank, at the October coffee, hosted by Elizabeth’s Hidden Treasures. He received gift certificates and gifts from several local merchants.

Zachary is the son of Terrell and Angela Dionne. He has a GPA of 4.81 and is ranked 2nd of 171 seniors. Zachary’s awards and honors include: UIL Social Studies: 6th place Individual Medal at State

Meet 2016; HOBY Gulf Coast Participant 2015; RYLA Rotary Club 5190 Representative 2016; Youth Leadership Participant Southeast Texas 20152016; National Honor Society Parliamentarian 2016-2017; Rotary Club Award for Excellence in Academics 2014, 2015, 2016; People to People Leadership Conference Washington D.C. 2010; BCHS Awards: Spanish 2, Chemistry, World History and Dual Credit Courses: Government, Economics, English.

Some of his clubs and organizations include: Drill Team Escort Participant 2014-2017; UIL Social Studies 2015-2017; UIL Math-Calculator Appli-

cations State Qualifier 2016; UIL Science 2016-2017; Academic Challenge Team 20132017; Baseball Team 20132016; Basketball Team 20132015; Spanish Club 2013-2014 and Debate Team 2013-2014.

In community service, Zachary has volunteered at Catholic Charities Hospitality Center and The Giving Field, Restore Habitat for Humanity with Lamar Alumni, and the South East Texas Food Bank.

Dionne said, “I plan to attend a university in Texas and obtain a degree in Environmental Engineering to help ensure clean air, water and proper sanitation for future generations.”

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Kaz’s Fearless Forecast

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YOUR HOMETOWN FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

Games This Week Joe Kazmar For The Record

WOS Mustangs over Hardin Jefferson The Hawks have had two weeks to prepare for this confrontation with the Mustangs and will find out real fast that it’s not nearly enough time to stop this Mustang Machine. The ‘Stangs are hell-bent to go though the district schedule with all shutouts—and probably will!!!

Bridge City Over LCM Bears

Patrick Morris rips through the Cleveland defense as the Bridge City Cardinals post a 42-3 homecoming victory.

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Bridge City Cardinal quarterback Byron Trahan trudges for yardage against Cleveland.

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“Rough and tumble” Cardinal football. Patrick Morris and a Cleveland defender collide at mid-field as Big Red wins 42-3. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Bridge City Cardinal running back Cayce Draper barrels through the Cleveland defense.

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This long-time traditional rivalry will take place Friday night in Bear Stadium which should give the home team a nice advantage. But the Cardinals have been playing sound football unless they become plagued with too many fumbles or bad snaps or something like that.

Vidor Pirates Over Livingston The Pirates must be able to rebound from a tough loss like championship teams are supposed to do and this should be a big test for them. Although Livingston was picked to finish near the bottom of the nine-team District 22-5A, today they claim the fourth-and-final playoff spot and plan to fight like mad to keep it.

Lovelady Over Deweyville The Pirates will be battling the team picked to win the District 12-2A-I championship and is sitting in first place with a 5-0 record.

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Community Christian Over Alvin Living Stones

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Bears host Cardinals is district duel

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For The Record

Dwayne DuBois was happy with his team’s big 42-3 homecoming win over Cleveland, but the Bridge City coach concedes his Cardinals could have played better.

Both BC and Little Cypress-Mauriceville want to be at their best at 7 p.m. Friday night when they meet at Battlin’ Bear Stadium in a District 10-4A Division I showdown.

“The kids always look forward to playing LC-M, and they look forward to playing us,” DuBois said.

“They have a lot of similarities to Bridge City, except they’re 0-1 in district and we’re 1-0. I’m sure they don’t want to go to 0-2, so it should be a good game Friday.”

On a night that featured special 50th anniversary honors for its 1966 Class 3A state championship team, BC jumped out to a 28-3 halftime lead over Cleve-

land and survived a scoreless third quarter to improve to 3-2 overall.

Quarterback Byron Trahan scored on four short touchdown runs while Patrick Morris (12 carries, 125 yards and a score) and Cayce Draper rushed 15 times for 91 yards.

“We had been off for two Fridays in a row, so a little rust was expected,” DuBois said. “I thought we came out with a lot of energy for us, and the first half I was pleased.

“I thought our defense played well the entire game, but the offense had a third quarter we’d rather forget.”

LC-M fell 35-20 in its district opener at Silsbee, falling to 2-4 overall.

“We lost to Silsbee, but I think our team played exceptionally hard,” Bears coach Randy Crouch said.

“It came down to four or five plays -- we’ve got to make those plays -- and that was the difference.”

Beau Bickham led LC-M’s offense with two touch-

downs running and one passing, but his three interceptions figured into four Bear turnovers.

“Our offensive line has improved,” Crouch said.

“Last week we did some better things on the defensive line, all over on defense.

“I think we’ve got to really improve our tackling and if we continue to improve our blocking ... we’ve got to control what we can con-

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The Lions should have an easier time with this opponent Friday night than they did with Baytown Christian last week.

Lamar Cardinals Over Northwestern The Cardinals did a good job keeping Abilene Christian winless last Saturday night. This game against the Demons will be much tougher with the home field in Beaumont perhaps being the advantage in this match-up.

McNeese State Over Central Arkansas The Cowboys got behind early and had a hard time catching up Saturday night in Hammond against Southeastern Louisiana.

Hopefully this Southland Conference contest will go a little better for the Pokes in front of their home fans in Lake Charles.

HIGH SCHOOL— Regional Liberty over Hamshire-Fannett, East Chambers over Hardin, Port Arthur Memorial over Port Neches-Groves, Lufkin over Beaumont West Brook, Nederland over Beaumont Ozen, Beaumont Central over Lumberton, Silsbee over Navasota, Jasper over Slaughter Charter (La.), Woodville over Buna, Kirbyville over Warren, La Marque over Anahuac, Newton over Garrison,

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Senior Lexi Holt was crowned the 2016 Homecoming Queen Friday night at half time where the Mustangs beat Hamshire-Fannett, 68-0. Kentavious (KJ) Miller was crowned Homecoming King earlier in the day at the pep rally.

Jack Dallas looks downfield for an open reciever. Dallas completed four of five passing attempts with one touchdown before handing the reins over to backup quarterback Chaka Watson.

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Friday was a good day for KJ Miller and Mustangs MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs For The Record

October 7 was a big day for KJ Miller.

It wasn’t the senior’s 18th birthday.

It wasn’t the day he got an offer to play at the next level.

But it was a day he probably won’t forget.

Not only was he crowned Homecoming King earlier in the day at the pep rally, he scored on not one but two punt returns in the

68-0 whipping of the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns.

Miller also scored on a 26 yard pass from Chaka Watson.

But Miller wasn’t the only Mustang who had a good night.

By the end of the first quarter, the Mustangs were up, 34-0, with points scored by six different WO-S players.

“We got us another victory,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “Hamshire-Fannett is young and inexperienced but a win is a

win and we had to have it if we are going to be district champs. We were able to let everyone play.”

Miller set the tone of the game with his first touchdown, snagging the punt and running it back for six points. Kicker Chad Dallas hit the PAT and the Mustangs were up, 7-0. Jeremiah Shaw was the next one to score after the Mustang defense held the Longhorns to three and out. Five plays later, Shaw carried the ball across from just 6 yards out and with Dallas’ kick put

the Mustangs at 14-0.

Three plays later, the defense put six on the board when Demorris Thibodeaux picked off a Longhorn pass and returned it 37 yards for the score.

On the Mustangs next possession, quarterback Jack Dallas hit Jarron Morris for a 12 yard score after a WO-S was penalty moved the Mustangs back 10 yards.

Going for two, Miller and kicker Chad Dallas faked out the Longhorns as Miller tossed the ball to Mandel Turner-King for conver-

sion.

Late in the first quarter, HF’s punter aimed for the sidelines but Miller was able to catch it right on the line and run the punt back 67 yards for six more. The PAT was no good but the ‘Stangs were still up, 34-0.

Hamshire-Fannett fumbled the kickoff and two plays later, Kayvyn Cooper scored on a Dallas hand off. Freshman Paulino Santos hit his first PAT for the night. Cooper scored on the next

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ORANGEFIELD BOBCATS

Orangefield Bobcat quarterback Caleb Kress rolls out behind the protection of Hunter Evans against the Liberty Panthers.

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Orangefield Bobcat Zach Dischler takes down a Liberty ball carrier.

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Andrew Hoyland moves the ball for the Orangefield Bobcats as Liberty Panther tacklers move in.

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Christopher McGee brings the ball downfield for the Orangefield Bobcats. The Bobcats lost the district road game to Liberty 42-27.

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Evadale over Burkeville, Hull-Daisetta over Colmesneil, Iola over Sabine Pass, Groveton over West Hardin, Centerville over West Sabine, Beaumont Legacy Christian over Bay Area Christian.

COLLEGE Appalachian State over Louisiana-Lafayette (Today); Navy over East Carolina ( Thurs.); Louisville over Duke, Memphis over Tulane, BYU over Mississippi State, San Diego State over Fresno State (All Fri.); Sam Houston State over Abilene Christian, Nicholls State over Houston Baptist, Stephen F. Austin over Southeastern Louisiana, Alabama over Tennessee, Clemson over North Carolina State, Ohio State over Wisconsin, Houston over Tulsa, Louisville over Duke, Miami over North Carolina, Nebraska over Indiana, Baylor over Kansas, Ole Miss

over Arkansas, Florida over Missouri, Boise State over Colorado State, Oklahoma over Kansas State, Colorado over Arizona State, West Virginia over Texas Tech, Florida State over Wake Forest, Utah over Oregon State, Virginia Tech over Syracuse, Akron over Western Michigan, Ohio over Eastern Michigan, Toledo over Bowling Green, Ball State over Buffalo, South Florida over Connecticut, Louisiana Tech over Massachusetts, Central Florida over Temple, Iowa over Purdue, Maryland over Minnesota, Illinois over Rutgers, Texas over Iowa State, LSU over Southern Mississippi, Pittsburgh over Virginia, Air Force over New Mexico, Marshall over Florida Atlantic, Georgia Tech over Georgia Southern, Troy over Georgia State, Arkansas State over South Alabama, UTSan Antonio over Rice, Central Michigan over Northern Illinois,

Miami, O. over Kent State, Georgia over Vanderbilt, Charlotte over Florida International, Middle Tennessee State over Western Kentucky, Louisiana-Monroe over Texas State, Notre Dame over Stanford, New Mexico State over Idaho, Washington State over UCLA, USC over Arizona, San Jose state over Nevada, Hawaii over UNLV, Arkansas-Pine Bluff over Alabama A&M, Mississippi Valley State over Alabama State, Alcorn State over Texas Southern, Army over Lafayette, Southern over Jackson State.

PRO PICKS Denver over San Diego (Thurs.); New England over Cincinnati, Pittsburgh over Miami, Philadelphia over Washington, NY Giants over Baltimore, Chicago over Jacksonville, Carolina over New Orleans, Detroit over LA Rams, Buffalo over San Francisco, Tennessee over Cleveland, Oakland over Kansas City, Seattle over Atlanta, Dallas over Green Bay; Houston over Indianapolis (Sunday Night); Arizona over NY Jets (Monday Night). Bye week for Minnesota and Tampa

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Morris Joseph and Jalen Powdrill tackle the HF Longhorn in the backfield. The Longhorns finished the night with only one first down and six total offensive yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

“They are pretty good but haven’t played the schedule that we have,” Thompson said. “We lost our defensive quarterback this week in Justin Brown who went down with a broken arm. But we have Davien Teate and Cory Skinner, with Keyshawn Holman who will hold it down.

We have the normal bumps and bruises at this time of year but hopefully we will be well and ready to go Friday night.”

Tickets for the Hardin Jefferson game will ONLY be sold Friday night at the gate, per district rules. Prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Game time is 7:30pm.

The combined sophomore/ JV team played in HamshireFannett last Thursday and won, 34-0, in what could be called the “Justin Sibley” show. Sibley accounted for all five touchdowns and a two point conversion. His touchdowns were on runs of 15, 7, 4, 37 and 44 yards. Ja’Vonn Ross scored a two point conversion. Offensive standouts besides Sibley include Jay’zn Robinson, Christian Adams and Quincy Ledet. Defensive standouts who shut the Longhorns down were Lande Butler, Shemar Manaway, Mark Thibodeaux and Hykiem Taylor. The combined team will play one game, their Pink Out game, Thursday at home at 5:30 against the HJ Hawks.

This weeks’ theme is “Hammer the Hawks.” Come dressed in your MC Hammer pants and 90’s clothes.

Bears and Cardinals From Page 1B KJ Miller heads to the end zone after fielding the first punt. Miller scored on two punts and also caught a touchdown pass in the 68-0 win.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

WO-S possession from 36 yards out and Santos kicked his second PAT of the night.

Junior Chaka Watson came in during the second quarter and picked up right where Jack Dallas left off, hitting Miller for a 26 yard touchdown. The Mustangs led, 55-0 after another good Santos PAT. The Chain Gang defense scored the final touchdown of the half when Ronald Carter picked up a loose HF ball and returned it 15 yards for the score. Santos’ PAT was good and the Mustangs headed to the locker room up, 62-

0.

After the half, Tyshon Watkins was the only Mustang to score. Watkins took a Watson handoff 11 yards for a touchdown.

The Mustangs will travel to Hardin Jefferson to take on the 4-1 Hawks. HJ’s only loss was to the LC-M Bears (1020.) They have beaten Buna, 40-25; Kelly, 49-0; Hardin, 54-0 and Jasper 30-22.

“Hardin Jefferson is a much better football team than what we have seen,” Thompson said. “They are much improved over last year and are

one of the few teams with a winning record that we will play. We will be playing in their yard which can be tough. Last time we were at HJ we gave up 21 points which is unacceptable at West Orange-Stark even though we won.”

The Hawks run a Slot-T offense directed by Brayden Pelt, who has a good arm and can throw well on the run.

His favorite target is Luke Morreale. On defense, Kelechi Nwachuku and Talon Tilley are very aggressive and get to the ball.

trol.”

Kayne Williams and J’Lon Douglas earned coach’s kudos for their linebacking play, while Chris Winters had another good night running the ball, picking up 79 yards on 19 carries.

Center Luis Zuniga and receiver-kick returner Dameon Morris also won Crouch’s praise.

And now it’s on to Friday and the Cardinals.

“They have an excellent team, real good on both sides of the ball,” the LC-M coach said. “Offensively, they really run it well and defensively, they play sound solid football.

“They’re a real challenge.”

Fall fishing is the right time for kids OUTDOORS Capt. Chuck Uzzle

troducing a young angler to the sport of fishing, who knows you just may get a lifetime fishing buddy out of the deal.

For The Record

All along the Texas gulf coast the pattern is the same, cool fronts signal the much anticipated frenzy that is fall fishing. Anglers of every description ready themselves with the latest technology and gear in hopes of finding flocks of gulls working over schools of hungry speckled trout and redfish.

Shiny fiberglass cruisers masquerading as bay boats are stocked up with an array of tackle that would make most anglers drool with envy. It is the same scenario in each bay system any and every place you look, yes all those hot summer days with limited action will soon be past memories because the action is rather than the weather is heating up.

It is incredibly easy to get caught up in the chaos that is fall fishing, running and gunning from one school of fish to another as if they will suddenly disappear if you do not reach them in time. I must admit that I am absolutely in love with this style of fishing, probably due to the fact that I take a “fly by the seat of your pants” approach to most things so this is right up my alley.

While it is true that I have had some wonderful times fishing like this, I have had even better times sharing it with kids.

This time of the year is tailor made for taking a child fishing, weather and overall

conditions could not be better for introducing a young angler to the world of fishing. Now some folks hear the stories about chasing the birds in the lake and that sounds great, except maybe they do not have a big boat that allows them to do this kind of fishing. There are very few places better to fish right now than the Sabine and Neches rivers along with the intracoastal canal. Various locations along the deep channels can provide hours worth of fish catching opportunities for folks to take their kids and experience some tremendous fishing without having to wor-

ry about the wind and also not having to run too far.

On most occasions during the fall months you can take a kid out and anchor up along the river channel or at the mouth of most bayous and have no problem getting bit.

Small redfish are wandering all over the river banks and hungry trout will readily eat shad or shrimp fished on the bottom. Try plenty of spots until you find a concentration of fish, then anchor and enjoy.

This style of fishing coupled with the numbers of fish in our area during the fall months are just perfect for in-

Although Jeremiah Shaw only ran for 39 yards, the teams’ leading rusher scored the second touchdown of the game.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Is Jerry Jones planning to screw up Dallas’ QB situation? double-trouble.

Prescott finally committed a turnover when the ball was knocked out of his hand Sunday by the Bengals. That came on the 322nd snap of Prescott’s brief career. He has zero interceptions on the 155 consecutive passes he has thrown.

Prescott will break Tom Brady’s NFL record with eight more passes without an interception to start an NFL career.

If Dak Prescott is good enough to replace Brady in the record book, is he good enough to replace Romo on the field?

“The Cowboys owe it to their huge fan base to weigh this decision carefully,” according to sportsday.dallasnews.com. “Who gives the Cowboys the best chance to play in February?”

to tie or win the game. The Texas Longhorns came up a little short in the Red River Shootout that was really a shootout, with Oklahoma winning 45-40.

Although the Dallas Cowboys beat Cincinnati handily Sunday, the game was not nearly as close as the 28-14 final score indicated. Strangely enough, the Bengals were favored by two points in that game.

JUST BETWEEN US… Once again the Houston Texans went on the road to

play one of the NFL’s top teams and for the second time came back with their tails tucked between their legs after the Minnesota Vikings completely humiliated them 31-13, beating them in every phase of the game. Head coach Bill O’Brien’s plan of calling the offensive plays was a huge bust. The Vikings completely bottled up the running game which made the passing game impossible to run. They seem to be able to beat the patsies at home but can’t do a thing on the road. And the Texans still lead the AFC South Division by two games.

KWICKIES… Dalls Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and quarterback Tony Romo.

KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar There’s an old saying that’s been around a long time: “If it’s not broke, don’t try to fix it”. And there’s another one that states: “He’s hell when he’s well but he’s sick all the time.”

I must preface this Korner by admitting that Tony Romo is a better quarterback than Dak Prescott. But I must also add that Prescott is a much healthier athlete than Romo is today.

There shouldn’t be any problems with the Dallas Cowboys after winning four games in a row with Prescott running the offense virtually flawlessly.

However, Romo is recuperating nicely from his latest back injury (he’s had four in the last four years) and is expected to be cleared by the team doctors to return to action Oct. 30.

The Cowboys have a tough game coming up Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Then they have their bye week before playing the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles Oct. 30, who also are quarterbacked by a “green” rookie.

Not many diehard football fans believe that Romo should step right back into his No. 1 quarterback position and send Prescott to the bench as his back-up.

In fact ESPN’s “First Take” on Monday ran a poll asking whether Prescott should remain the Dallas Cowboys’ starting quarterback after Romo is cleared to play and 64 per cent said he should while 36 per cent said the job should be Romo’s.

One person in the minority is team owner Jerry Jones who told sportsillustrated.com af-

ter Sunday’s impressive 28-14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that he thought Romo should get his job back.

“Tony is our No. 1 quarterback. We’re going to have the luxury of being able to, I think, see them both. I welcome the opportunity of having Dak playing at this level and Tony back in excellent health. It’s going to be really special for the Cowboys,” the controversial owner revealed.

Former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman says he believes that Jerry Jones will give Romo a shot to be the starting quarterback regardless of Prescott’s record on the field.

“And I don’t think that’s necessarily the right decision,” Aikman said on the radio show ‘The Ticket’. I wouldn’t say that about other teams, I just think the ownership and the relationship between the two is unique on this team.”

“I would not put Prescott on the bench,” Terry Bradshaw said on ‘The Herd’. “I would leave him as the starter. I wouldn’t have a problem with this at all. Tony will have a problem with it, and I don’t blame him.”

But what it looks to me is that it’s all a matter of money.

Romo currently has a $108 million contract that runs through 2019. Because of the structure of the deal, moving him off the roster prior to 2018—via release or trade— would come with the significant dead-money penalty.

Carrying a $20 million back-up to a rookie who was the 135th player drafted in the fourth round, doesn’t make much financial sense. The

Cowboys still owe Romo almost $70 million. And Jerry Jones has always been noted for getting the most bang for his buck.

Prescott is already having success in the five games he has started, throwing for over 1,000 yards. Romo would open up more of a downfield passing attack, but Prescott’s mobility also causes problems for the opposing defenses, the article points out.

Add the running attack highlighted by rookie Ezekiel Elliott, the NFL’s leading rusher with 500 yards, and it spells

College football fans who enjoy watching teams from the Lone Star State got a double bonus last weekend as far as exciting games were concerned. The Battle of the Unbeatens took place at College Station as the Texas Aggies entertained the Tennessee Vols. Despite five fumbles and two interceptions the Vols hung in there well, scoring a pair of touchdowns in the final two minutes and sending the game into overtime. In the second overtime period, Aggie quarterback Trevor Knight scampered into the end zone making the score 45-38 and defensive back Armani Watts ended the game with an interception on Tennessee’s chance

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Bass Champs Championship another win for Orange COLBURN: FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

As early as last Thursday night, it was apparent that the Bass Champs Championship scheduled for the weekend had already drawn a huge field of professional bass fishermen.

Not only were area launches packed with trucks and trailers, eating out or even buying gas meant waiting in line at the end of the day.

The massive field of qualifying anglers hoping to win one of the two fully rigged Skeeter bass boats took advantage of near perfect weather conditions making it much easier to run as far east as lake Charles and as far west as Galveston.

Limits were not a problem right here on the Sabine, but lighter fishing pressure and

bigger bass led to most of the long distance runs.

There was no doubt that hundredths of an ounce at the final weigh-in would be expensive for every team and when all was said and done just over a pound separated the top ten teams!

The father-son team of Wendell Ramsey Sr. and Wendell Ramsey Jr. won the championship and a Skeeter FX20 with a Yamaha SHO with a total of 22.64 pounds.

Lance Duff and Cole Costlaw also won a new Skeeter/ Yamaha rig finishing only seven tenths of a pound off the pace. Aside from posting a sol-

HEALTH AND FITNESS:

When you need exercise the most Brian Parr, Ph,D. USC Aiken Regular exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

A lower risk of weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and some cancers are among a long list of positive health effects of exercise.

Lesser known benefits include improved mental health, cognitive function and greater feelings of wellbeing. Exercise is essential for development of children, maintaining health in adults and can even reverse some of the effects of aging.

Despite these clear benefits, many people do not participate in regular exercise until they have a medical condition, like a heart attack or cancer, that motivates them to start. It is well known that people who exercise have a lower risk of heart attack and improved survival if they do have one. While immediate treatment of a heart attack using medications and surgery is critical, the truth is that the long-term outcomes are largely based on what happens next. Traditionally, heart disease patients were told to rest and not stress their hearts, a belief that many still hold today. Now we know that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programs are key to improving heart health and preventing future complications.

Most cardiac rehabilitation programs include several phases that include monitored exercise, education about nutrition, weight control, stress management, proper medication use and psychosocial well-being. The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation are well-established through research and practice. In fact, many patients credit cardiac rehabilitation with saving their lives, even if they had bypass surgery. Despite this, less than a third of patients who are eligible for cardiac rehabilitation actually attend a program.

Exercise is also known to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer, including breast, colon, bladder, lung, kidney and endometrial cancers. This is due to the fact that exercise causes changes at the cellular and hormonal level that result in reduced inflammation and improved immune system function.

Regular physical activity can also improve survival and reduce the risk of recurrence of cancer.

In addition to helping reduce the risk of cancer development and recurrence, regular exercise can help you handle cancer treatment better. To be sure, cancer treatment can lead to extreme physical consequences including loss of weight, muscle mass, strength and endurance. At least some of this is due to more time resting and less time being active, the effects of which occur within days and get worse over time.

The fitter you are when you begin treatment, the fitter you will be at the end because you have “saved” more strength and endurance in your fitness bank. You simply have more you can lose before you get to a point at which you can’t complete your normal activities. And post-cancer exercise programs are becoming more common as a way to help women recover from cancer treatment and rebuild strength, endurance, and feelings of well-being.

Another benefit of cardiac rehabilitation and cancer exercise programs is the support from other heart attack and cancer survivors. Combined with support from medical professionals, family and friends, these groups become an essential resource for information, comfort and encouragement.

If you or someone you know has had a heart attack, heart surgery or a cancer diagnosis, encourage them to ask their doctor about an appropriate exercise program – it is likely to be the best way to improve quality of life.

Brian Parr, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at USC Aiken where he teaches courses in exercise physiology, nutrition and health behavior. You can learn more about this and other health and fitness topics at http://drbrianparr.wordpress.com or on Twitter @drbrianparr.

Halloween Events Bring Spooky Fun to Texas State Parks AUSTIN-- The ghosts and goblins are coming to Texas State Parks this month with Halloween events throughout October around the state.

Everything from zombie apocalypse hikes to Halloween themed geocache events and pumpkin painting will be featured at parks for visitors to enjoy. Events can be found on the holiday calendar page on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website. Halloween themed events happening this month include: Every Friday evening in October, Galveston Island State Park will be hosting a Zombie Apocalypse Hike, a fun program to help visitors prepare for an apocalyptic event. The hike will begin at the nature center and the group will travel the park to find the necessary items for survival. The guides will show the hikers the importance of plants and human uses of the area. The hike is a one hour program and all pets must be on leash.

The Halloween Fest at Wyler Aerial Tramway on Oct. 29 features exhibits for visitors atop Ranger Peak displaying the bats and creepy desert critters found in the area. There will also be arts in the parks stations for children to enjoy and each station will have a different craft to make. A contest for the best carved pumpkin can also be voted for during the festival.

To find local Halloween events, visit the TPWD calendar page.

id limit of fish each day, perhaps the tougher challenge for any pro is performing well on your home water.You are expected to do well in spite of the fact that nearly two hundred other teams are pounding the same water and everything from weather to tide changes can shut down your bite.

For that very reason, my hat is off to the local teams of Cory Rambo and Rusty Clark, Jonathan Simon and Cade Durio and Ross Smith and Hunter Gothia. Those three teams finished 3^rd , 6^th and 9^th respectively and earned very nice pay checks while rising to the challenge!

In talking with several of the teams following the final weigh-in, there was a general consensus that pressure and boat traffic were the main rea-

sons for not fishing the immediate area. Fifteen to sixteen pound stringers on the Sabine have not been that unusual in local tournaments all year long, but there was far less pressure to contend with.

I have never seen that many trucks and trailers parked all the way from Bluebird’s to the Public Launch at one time, nor have I ever seen more orderly launching and loading in a short period of time.The Bass Champs folks had all their bases covered and in spite of the huge field, the weigh-ins could not have gone any smoother. The new 12-inch minimum necessitated weighing in an incredible number of bass separated by only hundredths of an ounce and they pulled it off without a hitch.

Every angler I spoke with praised the Bass Champs or-

ganization for not only their payback system, but providing a format that enables virtually every bass fisherman the opportunity to compete for a big payday throughout the year.

The top forty teams all earned at least a thousand dollars plus sponsored bonuses.

And, while the massive influx of anglers and their families generated substantial income for local businesses, the local fishermen benefited as well.Several hundred bass caught from waters other than the Sabine were live released each afternoon right here on the river.The bass fishing can only continue to get better!

Four consecutive days of north winds definitely helped the saltwater bite as well.The latest front pushed at least a few shrimp out of the marshes and the small trout were on

hand to greet them or, more accurately, eat them. While most of the bird activity was on the south end, we found birds working in East Pass as well as the mouth of Johnson’s Bayou.

The redfish started doing their thing again in small schools in the open lake and were staying on the surface long enough to catch more than a fish or two. We also caught a few 2 to 3 pound trout running with the redfish. Usual Suspects in morning glory and silver shiner and four inch tails in chicken and watermelon-red flake have worked well for us.

The next front should really turn the bite around for Sabine Lake fishermen. Even if it doesn’t, the cooler days on the water have been more enjoyable.

Polar bears face shorter sea ice season Michelle Ma, University of Washington

Polar bears are among the animals most affected by the seasonal and year-to-year decline in Arctic sea ice extent, because they rely on sea ice for essential activities such as hunting, traveling and breeding.

A new study by University of Washington researchers, funded by NASA and using satellite data from NASA and other agencies, found a trend toward earlier sea ice melt in the spring and later ice growth in the fall across all 19 polar bear subpopulations, which can negatively impact the feeding and breeding capabilities of the bears. The paper, published on Sept. 14 in the journal The Cryosphere, is the first to quantify the sea ice changes in each polar bear subpopulation across the entire Arctic region using metrics that are specifically relevant to polar bear biology.

“This study shows declining sea ice for all subpopulations of polar bears,” said co-author Harry Stern, a researcher with the University of Washington’s Polar Science Center in Seattle.

The analysis shows that the critical timing of the sea ice break-up and sea ice freeze-up is changing in all areas in a direction that is harmful for polar bears.

“Other researchers have used the satellite-derived sea ice data to look at how the sea ice extent in a particular place is changing in a particular month. But for us the important thing was the timing of the retreat of sea ice in the spring and its advance in the fall, for all 19 polar bear subpopulations,” Stern said.

Nineteen separate polar bear subpopulations live throughout the Arctic, spend-

A polar bear tests the strength of thin sea ice. Credit: Mario Hoppmann.

ing their winters and springs roaming on sea ice and hunting. The bears have evolved mainly to eat seals, which provide necessary fats and nutrients in the harsh Arctic environment. Polar bears can’t outswim their prey, so instead they perch on the ice as a platform and ambush seals at breathing holes or break through the ice to access their dens.

“Sea ice really is their platform for life,” said co-author Kristin Laidre, a researcher at the UW’s Polar Science Center. “They are capable of existing on land for part of the year, but the sea ice is where they obtain their main prey.”

The new study draws upon 35 years of satellite data showing sea ice concentration each day in the Arctic. NASA scientists process the data, stored at the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colorado.

The center also reports each fall the yearly minimum low for Arctic sea ice. This August saw the fourth lowest in the satellite record and the September minimum extent is likely headed to its second lowest level in the record.

In 17 of the 19 polar bear subpopulations, the research-

ers found that the total number of ice-covered days declined at the rate of seven to 19 days per decade between 1979 and 2014. The decline was even greater in the Barents Sea and the Arctic basin. Sea ice concentration during the summer months — an important measure because summertime is when some subpopulations are forced to fast on land — also declined in all regions, by 1 percent to 9 percent per decade.

The most striking result, researchers said, is the consistent trend across all polar bear regions for an earlier spring ice melt and a later fall freezeup. Arctic sea ice retreats in the springtime as daylight reappears and temperatures warm. In the fall months the ice sheets build again as temperatures drop.

“These spring and fall transitions bound the period when there is good ice habitat available for bears to feed,” Laidre said. “Those periods are also tied to the breeding season when bears find mates, and when females come out of their maternity dens with very small cubs and haven’t eaten for months.”

The researchers found that on average, spring melting was

three to nine days earlier per decade, and fall freeze-up was three to nine days later per decade. Over the 35 years of Arctic sea ice satellite data. that corresponds to a roughly 3-and-a-half-week shift at either end — and seven weeks of total loss of good sea ice habitat for polar bears.

“We expect that if the trends continue, compared with today, polar bears will experience another six to seven weeks of ice-free periods by mid-century,” Stern said.

The trend appears to be linear and isn’t accelerating or leveling off, Stern added.

The study’s results currently are used by the Polar Bear Specialist Group, part of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Species Survival Commission. The Polar Bear Specialist Group used the sea ice metric as a measure of polar bear habitat in the IUCN Red List assessment of polar bears, which assesses the conservation status of polar bears. The researchers plan to update their findings each year as new ice coverage data are available.

“It’s nice to see this work being used in high-level conservation goals,” Laidre said.

“This NASA-funded work is an excellent example of the use satellite imagery to understand the distribution and abundance of an Arctic keystone species, with the added benefit of providing vital information to those charged with managing polar bear populations globally,” said Woody Turner, the Program Scientist for Biological Diversity and Program Manager for Ecological Forecasting in the NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The study was funded by NASA and the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources.

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Halloween Events Bring Spooky Fun to Texas State Parks Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN— The ghosts and goblins are coming to Texas State Parks this month with Halloween events throughout October around the state.

Everything from zombie apocalypse hikes to Halloween themed geocache events and pumpkin painting will be featured at parks for visitors to enjoy. Events can be found on the holiday calendar page on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website. Halloween themed events happening this month include: The Monster Mash Cache event, happening Oct. 29 at Eisenhower State Park, is a digital scavenger hunt using hand held GPS systems to find treasures hidden throughout the Elm Point day use area. The GPS units will lead visitors to caches of small

Halloween goodies and art supplies to make a monstrous craft. Any visitors wearing their Halloween costumes will receive an extra treat.

Estero Llano Grande State Park is hosting the 10th annual Spooky Science Fest Oct. 22. This year’s festival theme is Jurassic Estero. The event will include a dinosaur program for visitors, as well as traditional fall fare with hayrides, costume contests and food vendors. Popular activities like archery, a fishing pool where children can easily catch live fish, knot-tying, face painting, how-to-camp training, poisonous/ edible plant education will also be taking place.

Displays of live animals like snakes and spiders, a dino maze and games will be ongoing through the event.

Every Friday evening in October, Galveston

Island State Park will be hosting a Zombie Apocalypse Hike, a fun program to help visitors prepare for an apocalyptic event. The hike will begin at the nature center and the group will travel the park to find the necessary items for survival. The guides will show the hikers the importance of plants and human uses of the area. The hike is a one hour program and all pets must be on leash.

The Halloween Fest at Wyler Aerial Tramway on Oct. 29 features exhibits for visitors atop Ranger Peak displaying the bats and creepy desert critters found in the area. There will also be arts in the parks stations for children to enjoy and each station will have a different craft to make.

A contest for the best carved pumpkin can also be voted for during the festival.

Everything from zombie apocalypse hikes to Halloween themed geocache events and pumpkin painting will be featured at parks for visitors to enjoy.

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Lay Aside the Weight of Flattery Beware of Using Flattery

Article by Jon Bloom Staff writer, DesiringGod.org A loving person always speaks the truth because love rejoices in the truth (1 Corinthians 13:6; John 14:6). Love never speaks in the deceptive dialect of the devil (John 8:44).

And a loving person always speaks the truth graciously (Ephesians 4:29).

Gracious truth, though, is not always soothing truth.

Sometimes grace comes to us in the form of a reproof or rebuke (2 Timothy 4:2). Wise people understand this. That’s why, even when they are on the receiving end of a stinging gracious truth, they say things like, “Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue” (Proverbs 28:23).

Flattery is contrasted with a rebuke because flattery is a form of lying. And it’s a particularly insidious form, because in the moment it is spoken, flattery sounds so much like encouragement. Yet there’s a heaven-and-hell difference between the two. Encouragement is truth spoken from a loving motive to increase faith and hope in the hearer. Flattery is a lie, masquerading as encouragement, from a selfish motive to manipulate the hearer in order to achieve the flatterer’s covert purpose.

Love never flatters others, and wisdom never desires to be flattered. But sin is neither loving nor wise, which means we, who live with indwelling sin, are tempted to manipulate others with flattery — as well as to enjoy being flattered. We must be on our guard against this foot-entangling sin.

God tells us “a man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet” (Proverbs 29:5). That’s what makes it evil. Whether or not flattering words have truth in them, their purpose is deception.

A biblical example of this is when some opponents tried to spread a net under Jesus’s feet: “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?” But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why put me to the test?” (Mark 12:14–15) These men are poster children for Psalm 5:9: “There is no truth in their mouth; their inmost self is destruction; their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their tongue.”

It did not matter that their flattering words about Jesus contained truth. Truth still was not in their mouths because 1) they did not believe the true words and 2) their flattery was merely a smokescreen for their attempt to destroy Jesus’s public credibility and influence. They were speaking the language of their father, the devil (John 8:44), who also uses true words in lying ways.

Now, this is an obvious example of manipulative flattery. But we all know that flattery can be much more subtle and slippery. We learn early to use flattery to grease the wheels of attempts to make ourselves look good or discredit, perhaps destroy, another’s reputation or influ-

ence. It is a seductive temptation because the short-term reward can appear appealing.

But because it’s a lie, it will eventually wreak destruction.

We must remember that any time we hide a manipulative motive inside a Trojan horse of encouraging sounding words, we employ a demonic strategy and lay a snare for our neighbor’s feet. We exchange the truth for a lie and in doing so betray the Truth.

Beware of Being Flattered But we are not only tempted to be manipulative flatterers; we also are pathetically vulnerable to being manipulated by flattery. This is due to the gargantuan pride in our sinful nature.

Our sin nature wants to be flattered because it loves to be admired. Sometimes it doesn’t even matter if we know the flattery is disingenuous, as long as it enhances our image in the eyes of others or simply gives us a buzz from the fact that someone thinks us important enough to flatter.

This, in fact, is the snare of much sexual sin. The real seductive power in much sexual lust is high-octane pride mixing with the sexual drive, fueling the intoxicating experience of being desired, even if it’s just fantasy. Flattery is what the adulterous in Proverbs 7 used to snare the young man and lead him away “as an ox goes to the slaughter” (Proverbs 7:21–22). The adulteress seduced him, but the man was “lured and enticed by his own desire” (James 1:14).

This is the way flattery works on us. It seduces us, but only because our pride finds it

enticing. And if we take the bait, it wreaks destruction.

Rejoice in the Truth Love never flatters others, and wisdom never desires to be flattered. This is why the psalmist wrote, “Blessed is the man . . . in whose spirit there is no deceit” (Psalm 32:2). This is what Jesus saw and commended in Nathanael: “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” (John 1:47).

Let’s examine ourselves for the deceit of flattery. Is there any relationship, or perhaps relational habit in our lives, where we employ manipulative flattery to grease the wheels of our own advancement or another’s discredit?

Are there areas where we are allowing ourselves to be seduced by flattery because our pride finds it enticing?

If so, repent today, confessing it to God and, as the Spirit leads, whomever else we should.

Flattery is a demonic, footensnaring sin-encumbrance not only for us but for others.

We must lay it aside to run our race faithfully with Jesus and help others do the same. Let us press more and more to be “Israelites indeed,” disciples of Jesus, the Truth, who rejoice in his truth and resolve to only speak what gives grace to our hearers (Ephesians 4:29).

Jon Bloom (@Bloom_Jon) serves as author, board chair, and co-founder of Desiring God. He is author of three books, Not by Sight, Things Not Seen, and Don’t Follow Your Heart. He and his wife live in the Twin Cities with their five children.

George Ensle brings ‘Stories in Song’ to Orange

Five area churches to host community revival

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McDonald Memorial Baptist Church will be hosting an event with George Ensle, Texas Singer/Songwriter, who has “Stories in Song” on October 15th at 6:30 p.m. and October 16th at 11:00 a.m. at their church.

George Ensle (pronounced Enslee) is a veteran Texas Singer/ Songwriter who began his career in Houston in the 60’s sharing stages with legends Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Billy Joe Shaver.

He pens his own brand of Texas Country Folk Storysongs, powerfully crafted and presented with his unique fingerpicking style on his 42 year old Marin D-35.

He has won numerous songwriting and song awards. He has a unique fingerpicking style originating from his classical guitar training and honed over the years to flow

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seamlessly with his lyrics.

George has been called a “songpainter,” capturing “lifescapes”, with storysong portraits of “real people making it in the real world.

This event is free to the public and will be an awesome time of music and ministry.

The church is located at 104 Broad St. in Orange, Texas and for further information you may contact the church at 409-883-3974.

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

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

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

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

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

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

Come as you are!

Five area churches are partnering together to conduct a Community Revival, October 9-13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Each service is planned for a different location with a different pastor bringing the message each night at a church other than his church home.

The schedule is planned as follows: 9th at Cove Baptist Church- David Milner; 10th at Trinity Baptist Church-Michael Procella; 11th at 1st Baptist West Orange- Jay Thomas; 12th at Calvary Baptist Church-Gary Price and 13th at MacArthur Heights Church-Tommy Anthony.

An offering will be collected throughout the week to benefit Orange Christian Services. Attendees are invited to stay after the services for refreshments and fellowship. A nursery will be provided each night for children birth to 3 years old.

Participating churches are located at the following addresses: Cove Baptist Church – 1005 Dupont Drive, Orange, TX Trinity Baptist Church – 1819 North 16th Street, Orange, TX First Baptist West Orange – 608 Dayton Street, Orange, TX Calvary Baptist Church – 2402 Western Avenue, Orange, TX MacArthur Heights Church – 3502 Nightingale Street, Orange, TX

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Nursury Provided Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

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

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

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

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4523 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

West Orange Christian Church

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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Answers to the Crossword Puzzle above can be found here

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• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

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 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 TO $200 USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th.

St.(10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-8864111.

GARAGE SALES Multi Family Garage Sale Friday, October 14th from 8 am to 12 pm and Saturday, October 15th from 7 am to 1 pm @ 4250 White Oak Road off of West Allie Payne in Little Cypress.

Clothes, adult & girls size 6, kitchen, household items, glassware, tire swing, toys, end tables and lots more.

Garage Sale at 501 Hydrangea Ave in Roselawn on Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th from 8

am to 1pm. Glass top table w/ 6 chairs, 2 wood tables, 2 microwaves, gas stove, couch w/bed, end tables, mix and match table chairs, dishes, oriental type vases and king headboard.

Garage Sale on Sharp Street in Dugas Addition in Bridge City on Saturday, October 15th from 7 am to 2 pm. Come travel down Sharp Street and shop at different homes.

Lots of everything!

Garage Sale this WedSat. Oct 12-15 Daily from 8 am till. 850 Sharp St. in Dugas addition B.C. New items Everyday. 2 electric hospital beds, Clothes all sizes, household items, Toys and MUCH MUCH MORE!

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Garage Sale Fri and Sat Oct 14th & 15th at 5622 Atkinson Circle off Tulane from 7-Noon to include really nice men’s clothing and suits, girls clothing, maternity clothing, household items and much more!

GARAGE SALE

NOW HIRING all positions

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

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COMPLETE HOME REMODELING Repairs, Kitchens, Baths, Ceramic and Wood Flooring, Trim, Painting, Sheetrock, Texturing, Trim, Siding, Windows & Doors, Plumbing All Interior and Exterior jobs.

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BIG 3 family garage sale on Saturday Oct. 15th 7-1pm at 2410 Hwy 408 on B.C. side off Round Bunch, Furniture, applicances, clothing, jewelry, nice household items, & Much more!

You do not want to miss this sale!

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day Oct. 15 8-2pm at 315 Lauren Dr. Orange. Adult and children clothes, lots of household items, entertainment center, full size pink bed w/ matching ottoman.

SATURDAY, OCT. 15 - ST. THERESE FAMILY LIFE CENTER 409 6TH ST. ORANGE...8AM-2PM. FORMERLY “PAT’S THIS & THAT.” TOO MUCH TO LIST! 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 2001 Toyota Camry Vin# 4T1BG2ZK41V861377 Owed $763.10 2016 Ford Expedition Vin# 1F M J K1H T 6 G E F 3 3 5 9 4 Owed $310.40

FOR SALE!!!

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

2 family Garage Sale, Rain or Shine! Oct 15 609 Inwood Home Décor, lots of miscellaneous.

Oct 15th 7-2pm at 835 Connecticut Street B.C. Boys & toddler clothes, toys, etc. Longhorn Crib set, small kitchen appliances, home décor, desk, womens clothes, levis, Christmas tree and Christmas decorations.

Garage Sale Oct 15 8am till at 370 White Oak, Bc(off Gilmer) Sewing Machine, Home Décor, fabric, ab machine, Christmas tree, Christmas greenery, Florals and bushes, suit cases, patio Furniture, portable air tank, new crafts, men’s, women’s and children’s clothes and much

JAN’S LAWN CARE

Flower Beds

Light House Cleaning Will provode References

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more.

HELP WANTED Suki’s Bridal is looking for a part time sales girl. Saturdays are a must. Apply in person Monday-Friday.

Across from the LCM HS. (10/12) Mechanic Needed: Must have experience with diesel engines and able to pass criminal background and drug test. Excellent benefits. Up to $26/ hour depending on experience. See Jobs@ LCM on lcmcisd.com for application or call 409-883-2232.

FOR RENT 445 N.John Bridge City, 3 BR 2 BA 2 carport, CA/H, W/D hook ups.

Fenced yard

$1100 plus $850 deposit, one year lease.

735 6659 (10/19) For Rent at 410 Campus, 4/1 on corner lot.

Rent $495.00, deposit $300.00.

409-2217365 House for rent at 15 Circle P. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1 car garage with large den. 409-670-6166 RV Camper & CAMPER Space For Rent at Peggy’s on the Bayou. Call for more info .....409-988-2232.

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Walker on wheels with seat and basket $40, Jack Lalanne Power Juicer $40 Kindle Fire $175 Think About Christmas! 409201-2873

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

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CAL/CAM PARISH PUBLIC AUCTION Friday & Saturday, Oct 21st & 22nd starting at 9am both days Location: Burton Coliseum Complex located at 7001 Gulf Hwy in Lake Charles, La. CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME – IF YOU HAVE ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE IN THIS AUCTION CALL US RIGHT AWAY IN ORDER TO GET YOUR ITEMS INCLUDED IN OUR ADVERTISING! We will be accepting and selling farm machinery, industrial equipment, cars, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, RVs, and miscellaneous items. All vehicles, trailers & rvs must have current title in the owner’s name. All boats must have current registration with Wildlife & Fisheries in the current owner’s name You can call our office @ (337) 494-1333 for more info.

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

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NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On September 16, 2016, Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) filed an application for approval to amend its Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (TCRF) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission). The amended TCRF is requested in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Act Section 36.209 and Commission Rule 25.239.

A TCRF allows a utility to recover its reasonable and necessary costs that have occurred since the end of the test year in the utility’s last base rate case for transmission infrastructure improvement and changes in wholesale transmission charges to the electric utility under a tariff approved by a federal regulatory authority.

ETI is seeking recovery of costs for transmission capital investments it incurred from April 1, 2013 through July 31, 2016.

ETI also seeks to recover approved transmission charges that are not otherwise being recovered through rates.

The amended TCRF would result in total TCRF retail revenues of $29,478,354 on an annual basis, which is $18,969,473 above the amount approved, subject to pending motions for rehearing, in ETI’s previous TCRF case (Commission Docket No. 45084) on July 20, 2016.

This incremental $18,969,473 amount would be a 2.32% increase in ETI’s annualized non-fuel revenue requirement as compared to revenues approved in Docket No. 45084 plus ETI’s most recently completed base rate case (Docket No. 41791), and a 1.37% increase in ETI’s overall annualized revenue requirement including fuel costs as compared to such revenues as approved in Docket Nos. 45084 and 41791.

The impact of the rate

change on various customer classes will vary from the overall impact described in this notice.

ETI has requested that the Commission make this change effective 35 days after its application was filed. The proposed effective date is subject to suspension and extension by actions that may be taken by the Commission. All customers in ETI’s Texas retail rate classes are affected by this request.

Persons with questions or who want more information on this filing may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2016 TCRF Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-800368-3749 (once you hear: “Welcome to Entergy” select 1, then 5, then 6, then 2, then 2) during normal business hours.

A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed above.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 46357 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon this proceeding should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 9367136. The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is 45 days after the date the application was filed with the Commission, which is October 31, 2016. All communications should refer to Docket No. 46357.

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NASA, France to Collaborate on Aircraft Noise Research Staff Report For The Record During bilateral meetings in Daejeon, South Korea, NASA and France’s Office National d’Etudes et de Recherches Aerospatiales (ONERA) signed an agreement Tuesday to collaborate on research that focuses on mitigating the effects of civil air transportation noise.

“Noise is a major issue affecting not only the aviation community, but citizens around the world that live near active airports,” said Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator of NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate.

“This agreement with ONERA establishes a partnership in the area of mitigating of aircraft noise research to create a synergistic effect that just can’t be achieved when working alone.”

Under the agreement, NASA and ONERA will work together to advance technology in the areas of aircraft noise prediction and understanding human response to aircraft

Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator of NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, signed an agreement on Sept. 27, 2016, with Bruno Sainjon, president and chief executive officer of the French Aerospace Lab (ONERA) to cooperate in aircraft noise research during a bilateral meeting held in conjunction with the seventh annual International Forum for Aviation Research Summit.

Credits: NASA/Garvey McIntosh

noise through validation of models using advanced measurement methods and comprehensive data sets.

The agreement creates a forum through which both agencies can share technical knowledge and data in order to independently improve their own capabilities with the overall objective of mitigating the effects of civil air transportation noise. This research complements the work currently being performed by

NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Franklin Bray, Deceased, were issued on September 14, 2016, in Cause No. P17594, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Rebecca Lynn Flurry.

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: Rebecca Lynn Flurry 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 14th day of September, 2016

Stephen Howard

Stephen Howard Attorney for: Rebecca Lyn Flurry State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: steve@stevehowardlaw. com

CRAWFISH FARMERS 4 temp positions; approx 9 months; job to begin 12/1/16 and end on 9/1/17; Duties: to operate boats in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season and prepare the crop for distribution to restaurants and local retailers. To assist with the maintenance and preparation of the crawfish ponds for the upcoming harvesting season. $10.69 per hour; 35 hrs a week; 7am-3pm; hours may vary; OT 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 worksite will be provided by employer upon completion of 50% of work contract or earlier if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by L.T. Seafood located in Broussard, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)837-3268 or may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 646289.

Orange County Drainage District OPEN POSITION - Shop Mechanic The Orange County Drainage District is accepting applications for the position of Shop Mechanic.

Must be able to perform minor and major repairs on excavators, dozers, tractors, mowers, dump trucks, pickup trucks (gas and diesel), chain saws, and other types of equipment used by the Drainage District.

Hydraulic experience a must. Light welding skills are a plus. Applicant must be able to keep accurate record of time and parts used. Must be able to perform essential automotive and mechanical tasks such as engine tune ups, brakes, front end work, hydraulic trouble shooting and various other duties. Must be willing to perform preventive maintenance on Drainage District vehicles and equipment, assist in the maintenance of the Shop and perform any other tasks reasonably needed and requested by the Drainage District.

Five years or more experience required.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Vacation and Holidays Applications may be obtained at the District office located at 8081 Old Hwy 90, Orange, Texas 77630. Applications may also be obtained at www.orangecountydrainage.com. Please call Cindy Pent, Office Manager, with any questions at 409-745-3225. The application must be received on or before October 13, 2016.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ACCOUNTING AND OFFICE CONSULTING SERVICES GENERAL SCOPE:

Accounting and Office Consulting Services

OWNER:

Orange County Water Control & Improvement District No. 2

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:

3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, November 4, 2016

SUBMITTAL LOCATION:

Owner’s Office 2526 Western Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

SUBMITTAL OPENING: OPENING LOCATION:

10:00 a.m. local time on Monday, November 7, 2016 Owner’s Office 2526 Western Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

The Owner requests accounting firms, with one or more Certified Public Accountants as a principal, to submit their qualifications to provide Owner with accounting and office consulting services on an ongoing basis. This inquiry is NOT regarding annual or other periodic audits of Owner’s financial statements. However, any selected service provider may be eligible (although is not entitled solely by virtue of being selected in the instant RFQ process as being eligible) to conduct one or more annual or other periodic audits of Owner’s financial statements. Bookkeeping services also are NOT being sought.

SEALED statements of qualifications to provide the referenced services will be received by the date, time and location indicated above. Any late submittal will be returned unopened. Timely responses to the Request for Qualifications will be publicly opened at the date, time and location indicated above. Attendance is not required, but is permitted, at the public opening. However, timely submitted submittals will NOT be acted upon by the Owner at the public opening.

Instead, a committee of Owner will review timely submitted responses and make recommendations to the Owner’s Board of Directors for further action, with written notice of the committee’s recommendations being provided to all parties tendering timely submittals.

No response shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days, subsequent to the opening of responses, without the written consent of the Owner. The Owner has the right to refuse or reject any and all submissions and to waive any formalities or irregularities, and to require substantiating evidence of qualifications prior to entering into a service provider relationship. The RFQ process is being conducted under the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and, to the extent not inconsistent therewith, the Owner’s policies and procedures.

For further information on the above, including obtaining a copy of additional information related to the qualification submission process, please contact Alan Sanders, outside Attorney for Owner, as follows: Email: Alan.Sanders@LewisBrisbois.com. Care of: Law Firm of Lewis Brisbois, Weslayan Tower Suite 1400, 24 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas, 77046.

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