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County Record Vol. 56 No. 20

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, September 3, 2014

OC agrees to new regional Mutual Aid David Ball

For The Record

It was out with the old, in with the new at the regular meeting of the Orange County Commissioners’ Court on Monday afternoon. Commissioners approved rescinding the existing Mutual Aid Agreement between the county and the cities of Orange, Pinehurst, West Orange, Bridge City, Vidor, Pineforest and Rose City. Also rescinded was a MAA between Orange County, and Jefferson County, and Hardin County. In its place, County Judge Carl Thibodeaux was authorized to sign the South East Texas Regional Mutual Aid Agreement. Jeff Kelley, emergency management coordinator for the county, explained the MAA made for the county is no longer binding and FEMA will no longer recognize the language in that MAA. He added he became aware of this two years ago. Orange County is preparing

a document and a draft will be sent to FEMA. Kelley said it’s a “clean document” that will meet state standards too. THIBODEAUX The 2002 MAA was made with each individual agency within the county. The new MAA will be a regional document and not an evergreen document that only needs to be signed one time. The SETRPC will not sign the document but manage the signatures of the entities. They will also serve as a repository and create a database. “I highly recommend looking at all the Mutual Aid Agreements in the county and clean them up with this approved language,” Kelley said. If changes aren’t made to the MAA, FEMA will not work with the county and it will affect reimbursements during a disaster. The cities have been notified and some have finished their drafts. Kelley thinks the gap

BC and FEMA officials discuss flood zones David Ball

For The Record

Bridge City city officials met last week with FEMA officials to get some answers regarding properties residing in flood zones. Both parties met on the afternoon of August 27. Also present were engineers from Lonnie G. Harper and Associates who were hired by the city, Orange County officials and officials from other cities within the county. Representing FEMA was Larry Voice and Steve Eberbach. The city appealed new floodplain maps produced by FEMA at the end of 2013. “I think the meeting was good,” said Mayor Kirk Roccaforte. There was a lot of progress made between FEMA, the city and the engineers. We received some good input and there was a lot of questions and answers.” Roccaforte said FEMA is willing to compromise on some things. Both parties asked for more data. “Our appeal was filed in December. We’ve asked a lot of questions and got some answers, but not many yet,” he said. He added he was “very en-

couraged” by the dialogue and hoped to come to a resolution. “We’re gathering more data to exchange and ROCCAFORTE come back in weeks if not months. Hopefully in the next few weeks,” Roccaforte said. On the flip side, Earl Armstrong a media relations representative with FEMA, said they are looking over the appeal that was submitted by Bridge City. The goal of the meeting was to make preliminary comments, speak to the community and to go over additional data.” In a Record article dated April 22, 2014, Roccaforte said federal legislation passed through amending the BiggertWaters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 that will give relief to residents of the city on flood insurance rates by reinstating the grandfather clause and subsidies. “The Pre-FIRM (prior building) elevation needs to be at least eight feet in base flood elevation. If it’s nine or 10 feet, the homesteads will get better BRIDGE CITY Page 3A

will be closed in a week or two and everyone will have their MAA turned in to FEMA. Kelley said he will brief the court on the progress of the other entities completing their

MAAs. In other county business, a part-time position in Records Management Department was filled. The position became vacant on August 29.

Regina Cameron, Records Management director, said she was afraid if she hired and trained a part-time employee, they will go to another department within the county when a

full-time position arises. Cameron said there were formerly five positions in her deCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

AND THE BAND PLAYED ON

Despite torrential downpours the Little Cypess-Mauriceville marching band played on during halftime festivities on Friday night. LCM’s Drew Usie (center) and fellow band members put together an amazing performance despite the rain. It was opening night for the 2014 football season as the Battlin’ Bears hosted the West Orange-Stark Mustangs in the annual Orange Bowl. The Mustangs prevailed 29-12. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

Orange youth displays art in state capitol David Ball

For The Record

Dayne Seay won an art contest and had his work displayed at the Texas State Capitol Building. Not bad for a 10 year old. Dayne is now 11 and a 6th Grader at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Orange. He won the Treasures of the Texan Coast art contest this Spring as a 5th Grader. He traveled to Austin this past summer where an enlarged version of his artwork was on display in the South Central Galley of the Capital Extension. Dayne’s artwork is now proudly displayed in the St. Mary’s School foyer. It will also be featured in the 2015 Texas Adopt-A-Beach calendar. He drew an old beach house with a dock and sailboat in the background. “I was happy and surprised

Dayne Seay, a 6th Grade student at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Orange won the Treasures of the Texas Coast art contest last Spring. His work was displayed in the South Central Galley of the Capital Extension in Austin. From left, Principal Donna Darby, Dayne Seay and Cindy Claybar, his art teacher. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

when I won. Me and my friend are the only ones to win on this side of Houston,” Dayne said. In fact, Dayne competed

against 4,100 other contestants statewide. He has won other art contests, such as at the Orange Livestock Show and at the South Texas State

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Fair, but it was the first time for him to win the Treasures of the Texan Coast. “I saw my artwork and the others who won at the capitol. It was fun,” he said. Dayne draws his pictures and colors them using either pastels or prisma. His art teacher, Cindy Claybar, said the students aren’t allowed to copy other artwork and Dayne just thought ahead of what he wanted to draw. “I’ve been drawing seriously since the 4th Grade. It’s fun to have Mrs. Claybar as my teacher because she shows us detail,” he said. “I take my time and I don’t care about talking.” Claybar has made a full circle in her career. Her first teaching job was at St. Mary’s. She then spent 37 years teaching in public schools before returning to St. Mary’s after retiring. YOUTH ARTIST Page 3A

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‘Seven year itch’ happens when you grow up Caroline Brewton

say whether we must experience deep sadness to really underFeature Columnist stand true happiness, but I really For The Record do believe sadness and tragedy are essential to our ability to emHave you heard of the sevenpathize with others. year itch? And that really is necessary. No, I’m not talking about Things don’t have to be perfect marriage. to be good, and the expectation I’m talking about your taste that they will be stands in the buds. Caroline Brewton way of your own happiness. Take The idea is that every seven it from someone who knows. I years or so, the flavors you enjoy (or don’t used to spend weeks agonizing over an upenjoy) switch up. In my case, it was lemon, coming vaccination. Yeesh. and it happened after my twenty-first So when the sad times come, or you’re birthday. It was too close to a seven-year served lemon cake at your best friend’s mark not to do some creative Googling. bridal shower, take it in stride. Now I do, Thank goodness for Yahoo! Answers. It thanks to some adult perspective and an turns out I’m not crazy, and people really excellent lemon-mousse cake invented by a do believe in the seven-year itch. friend from college. See, I hated lemon growing up. I thought So what changed? What’s the answer? lemon-flavor ruined sweetness. I wouldn’t Seven-year itch? even squeeze it on salmon. No. I think the seven-year-taste-budIn fact, I didn’t appreciate bitter tastes at rule is something common that mutates all — or bitter experiences, either. Getting out of an old wives’ tale, maybe the more a scrape would ruin my whole day. A bad familiar seven-year itch of relationships. grade on a test meant my life was going to Instead of blaming seven-year itch, I like to be horrible. This mentality persisted for think that I came to appreciate complexity several years. The lemon — the bitterness as I grew older. Of course your tastes will — didn’t ruin anything. My attitude did. change. It doesn’t always accompany a conBut the human experience isn’t limited venient metaphor for your newly-accumuto the sweet things. lated wisdom. I will leave it to deeper thinkers than I to These days, I enjoy lemon. I can handle a

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paper cut. That’s what happens when you grow up. So save that slice of lemon cake for me, okay?

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Orange County Democrat Gala The Orange County Democratic Party will be hosting a gala to honor outstanding county-wide Democrats for their volunteer service, present and past elected officials and a special memory tribute. The event will start with a gala and recognition from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a social and networking from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the American Legion on Green Ave. in Orange. Gilberto Hinojosa, chairman of the Texas Democratic Party; Steve Brown, candidate for Railroad Commission, and other state candidates including Gavin Bruney, candidate for 21st District State Representative; Michael Cole, candidate for 36th Congressional District and event co-chair; local county candidates Gail Barnett, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1; Janice Menard, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 and Deborah Mitchell, event County Chair. Tickets are $30 each and event sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Deborah Mitchell at 409-779-1744

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Fundraisers being held for BC’s Bisson Penny Leleux

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Steve Bisson, a native of Bridge City and a 1974 graduate of Bridge City High School is in need of a liver transplant. He must be prepared to go to Houston and stay there on a moment’s notice from St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital on Main Street. Medical bills are mounting and due to his illness, Bisson has not been able to work. The community is pitching in with fundraisers to help with expenses. Saturday a benefit will be held at 11 a.m. - until, at the Texas Rose Saloon located at 2013 South Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Beaumont. There will be barbecue dinners for $6. A raffle for a .38 snubnose revolver with holster and ammunition are $2 each and donations will be accepted. There is no cover charge and lots of free music planned including: Dick LeMasters, Tre’

Thibodeaux and Doug Hayes. Sound and DJ services donated by Chad Snider. They are still looking for more musiBISSON cians, genre doesn’t matter. Music to start around 2 p.m. Last week, Joseph and Sons Metal Scrapping started a benefit Bisson by collecting scrap metal and large and small appliances. They reclaim the metal from the objects and recycle them. Joseph and Sons, which is veteran owned and operated, is donating 50% of their net proceeds from metal collected through community donations to the Bisson family to help with mounting medical costs. Joseph Henry, owner, said they will continue with the benefit as long as material donations continue. So far they have raised over $70. Henry said

people are not only helping Bisson, but donations also help the environment by recycling rather thank filling a dump or landfill. Donors can make arrangements to have their items picked up by calling the business for an appointment at 886-0075. Other items that may be donated include batteries, cars, tools, water heaters, air conditioning units, copper, brass, motors, metal storage buildings, televisions and many other items. For monetary donations a gofundme campaign was recently set up for online donations at http://www.gofundme. com/bu9gc0 or there is an account set up at Wellspring (formerly Firestone Credit Union) (409-697-2461) in the name of Steve Bisson. He has received two calls so far that organs were available, but neither were viable for transplant when the organs arrived.

“When they call, you have to leave immediately,” said his wife Debrah. There is a six to twelve hour window from the time the liver arrives at the hospital until it can be transplanted, she explained. The sooner the patient can get to the hospital, the better. Preferably, the liver should be transplanted within the first six hours. It has many, tiny vessels and veins that all have to be attached. The long and tedious surgery can last up to six hours or more. They have both become organ donors since all of this has happened. “Just one person donating organs can help up to 88 people. If I could help just one person it would be worth doing,” said Debrah. Their next call that an organ is available could be any day. They want to thank the community for their continued support.

Sweeney Todd opens Thursday at OCP Playhouse Penny Leleux

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The Orange Community Players, Inc.’s production of “Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” a musical, opens Thursday. The show will be presented Sept. 4-6 and 11-13, with curtain time at 7:37 p.m. Matinee Sundays are Sept. 7, and 14 with curtain at 2:37 p.m. Sweeney Todd is a barber who seeks revenge, killing his

victims from the barber’s chair. After Todd has robbed his dead victims of their goods, Mrs. Lovett, his partner in crime, assists him in disposing of the bodies by baking their flesh into meat pies and selling them to the unsuspecting customers of her pie shop. This gruesome tale, told in song and dance, is directed by Codie Vasquez, with Thomas May as her assistant director. Playing the lead of Sweeney Todd is ‘Rico Vasquez, with

Bridge City flood zones rates,” Roccaforte said. “Most of Bridge City is over the eight feet elevation mark. It stays with the property, however, not with the person.” The Biggert-Waters Act enacted the actual rates per property, he said. For instance, some properties escalated 400 percent, from $1,200 a year to $8,000 a year. “Property values would have plummeted,” Roccaforte said.

He cited his son’s property as an example. He has a nine foot elevation, but it went from $700 a year to $4,800 a year. FEMA came out with new floodplain maps for the city at the end of last year. The new rate maps have been appealed and most of the city has been taken out as a most preferred area. “Eighty percent was not in the flood zone (under the old

County business partment. She asked if a parttime employee is hired now, can the court later agree on a full-time position. Thibodeaux said there were two options available: either removing the part-time position and adding a full-time position, or going with the parttime position and later going full-time if everything works

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Amber Martin as Lovett. Jessica Bean is her understudy. Judge Turpin will be played by Justin Sanders. Anthony will be a shared role with Milton Hardin opening and alternationg with Tyler Rector. Also in a shared role is the character of Joanna with Jade Hollier opening Thursday and alternation with Megan Voorhies. The role of Toby will be played by Bryan Buzbee. Thomas May will portray The Beadle Bamford. Pirelli will be

played by OCP veteran Nolan Thornal and the Beggar Woman will be played by Jona Gilchrist with Nikki Burch as her understudy. Joshua Scales is the musical director for the production. General admission tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students. Reservations, which are preferred, can be secured by calling 409-882-9137. The theater is located at 708 W. Division Ave. in Orange.

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map). Now, 80 percent of the city is in the flood zone,” he said. The city has also hired Lonnie G. Harper and Associates, an engineering firm out of Cameron, La. who have been successful in the past in revising rate maps. The appeal from the city was made December 24, 2013. FEMA signified in February they received the appeal.

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out. John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said the parttime position can be done away with at the beginning of the new year and go with a fulltime position. Lastly, Joel Ardoin, environmental health and code compliance officer, requested the county pursue a Community

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In addition to art, Dayne also likes soccer, basketball and football. Some other courses he likes at school include science and PE. Dayne may have other opportunities to win some art contests for his school. St. Mary’s has entered the art show at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo on January 8 for the first time. Moreover, art students at the school will participate in the display at Save the Orange Depot and make Christmas cards for the Diocese of Beaumont. Dayne said he would like to stay at his artwork and become an artist some day. “He has the potential to pursue art,” Claybar said. “We’re very proud of him.”

Orange County Friends host ‘Welcome Coffee” Orange County Friends, formerly Orange Newcomers Club, will host their 2014-15 “Welcome Coffee” at the Lutcher Theater Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 10:00 am. Current members, their guests, and any other ladies, either new to Orange County or established residents, are invited to check out our activities, meet people, and visit with friends. Orange County Friends is about having fun with others. Join us at our “Welcome Coffee” to discover the activities offered and our upcoming special events. For questions, call Carolyn at 670-1839 or 779-0208.

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From the Creaux’s Nest MILD SUMMER, HOT POLITICAL SEASON ARRIVES Once Labor Day has arrived, two things come into play. One is around most of the country summer has run its course. That’s not necessarily true here on the Gulf Coast where we don’t run the regular course of four distinguish seasons. Sometimes summer hangs around till October. Usually, this time of year, everything is brown, burned up from hot summer days. Everything this year is pretty and green, thanks to a wetter than normal summer. We also haven’t had those over 100 degree days. Most summers we have to water every day and keep the sprinklers going just to keep the lawn alive. When Labor Day comes around, it means that the General Election in Texas is just two months away. Candidates statewide kick into high gear. So far state-wide, the governor’s race between Sen. Wendy Davis and A.G. Greg Abbott is the only one that has been visible. The latest poll shows Abbott leading 48 percent to 41 percent. The poll was taken before Abbott’s office had to admit , in a San Antonio Federal Court, that redistricting had been gerrymandered. Also a Federal Judge shot down the states abortion bill to shut down most of the clinics. Abbott, an advocate for the bill, defended it. He will appeal the Judge’s ruling. The latest troublesome news was Abbott backing out of a debate with Davis. For those reasons, I believe the race will tighten. In the nation’s mid-term elections control of the U.S. Senate is at stake. That is a close call. I believe minimum wages will win it for the Democrats. Locally, in the General Election, more attention is paid to the candidate rather than the Party, who they know, no qualifications are more important than in primaries. *****I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you any harm. HONORING SPECIAL FOLKS This week finds some people marking a special day that is tied to longevity, good health, happiness and good fortune. That’s about all we can ask for and are truly blessed to have it. Our friends of many years, Judge Claude Wimberly and his pretty wife Pauline celebrate 60 years of marriage on Sept. 4. In 1954 both were so young they headed down the path of life not having any idea where it would take them. Partners in whatever life brought they worked together to get ahead. They were blessed with their beautiful daughter Paula and grandchildren. Pauline, over the latter years, has lived with a heart condition but it never altered her good disposition and low-key attitude. Their 60th wedding anniversary arrives and they are thankful for the many blessings, memories and friends that have crossed their path. Sixty-years is not a record but in this day and time it’s a damn good average. Best wishes and congratulations. *****August 31, 1956, was a special day in the lives of Joette and Charlie Webb. They were married 58 years ago and spent their honeymoon in New Orleans. They finally ventured out of the hotel room ending up in a small bar, just country youngsters with no experience in the city. The little bar they chose to celebrate their wedding at turned out to be a gay bar, something they were unfamiliar with. They never forgot their honeymoon at the Rendezvous. Joette and Charlie were members of the famous Orange “Aqua Demons and Debs.” The local ski team once skied all the way down the Intracoastal Canal to Galveston. The ski stars also preformed once with a storm brewing in the Gulf. The water was so rough the skiers couldn’t see the pull boat over the waves and the pickup boat couldn’t see the skiers. They have enjoyed being a couple all these years. Charlie’s health has diminished some but they are thankful for every day. Joette, a beautiful woman is still very active. Happy 58th and best wishes for many more. *****Sept. 9, will be a special day for good friend Millard “Billy” Neighbor Cox. He will celebrate his 90th birthday. If age has slowed him down any he still motivates at a quicker pace then most many years his junior. He’s been married to the same wonderful woman 67 years. He and Jenny have two children and a mess of grandkids that they are proud of and now they have great-grandchildren. A World War II veteran, he retired from Texaco over 20 years ago. That’s when we became buddies. He’s extremely sharp so you have to be cautious around him all the time or he’ll pull something on you. I could fill a column with some of the things he’s pulled on unsuspecting folks. Bryan and Mark, his neighbors across the street at the Auto Repair, look out for him and also mess with him knowing he’ll think of some payback. I’ve enjoyed many great times with that old guy when the Creaux’s Nest was located in “Mr. Cox’s Neighborhood.” I’m proud to call him my friend from the Greatest Generation. Happy birthday “Neighbor” and best wishes for continued good health and many more great years that produce good gardens. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004 Bridge City war hero W.F. “Pete” Zoch dies Sept. 3. He served in the Coast Guard during WWII and also the Marine reserves. He was called to duty in 1950 and sent to Korea where he was wounded in the fierce Chosin Reservoir battle. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He leaves behind his wife Angie, sons Pastor Paul Zoch and Dr. Fred Zoch, one daughter Bonnie Albright and five grandchildren. Pete was a longtime active member of the V.F.W. He always was out front fighting for veteran’s rights. Services were held Sept. 9 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Interment was held at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in

Houston.*****Pinehurst Labor Day picnic held. Vada Tinsley, 102, was the oldest in attendance. Clyde Teet, 100 years old was the oldest man. Eula Hoffpaiur, 94.5 years old was the third oldest, Victoria Sullivan received the “Rocking Chair” donated by Robert Ramirez. Despite the terrible heat, 770 seniors attended. Meals were prepared by Robert’s Restaurant. *****Margie and Harry Stephens, who just moved into their new appliance store location, have taken off for a few days after Harry’s bypass surgery. They kindly used this time to spend with Roy and Ms. Phyl at the funeral of his mom, Marie, who passed away Sept. 2. They also attended the service and burial on Sept. 5. Roy said their effort is heartfelt and will never be forgotten. (Editor’s note: And it hasn’t been.)*****Neighbor Cox celebrates is 80th birthday. *****Jason Menard is fighting in Iraq. *****Cody Duplechin, of Bridge City, won another tennis tournament in Beaumont. He is considered a rising star in the world of tennis. He’s the son of Karen and Keith Duplechin. *****Rex Peveto is the Democratic candidate for state Representative, a seat his dad Wayne once held. *****George and Barbara Whitrock, of Bridge City, celebrate 50 years of marriage Sept. 3. They have three children Marty, Valerie and Sherry.*****Texaco Community Federal Credit Union changed its name to Five Point Credit Union on Sept. 7.*****Bridge City Cardinals topple Liberty 23-21 in season opener.***West Orange-Stark smacks Nederland 32-30.***Little Cypress-Mauriceville loses a heart breaker to Pleasant Grove 2314 . They play Orangefield next who had a bye week.*****Gone But Not Forgotten: Abraham Lopez, 65, died Aug. 30. Service was held Sept. 5. He was a 1960 graduate of LC-M and a retired U.S. Marine who fought in the Vietnam War. *****Lee James “L.J.” Trahan, 72, of Bridge City, died Monday, Sept. 6. Services held at Claybar in Bridge City. *****Doris Maxine Lawler, 73, of Orange, died last week. Service was held at DomanFuneral Home on Sept. 3. *****Jack D. Deason, 65, died Sept. 5. Service pending. *****Pearl Bowman, 97, died Aug. 31. She was the last survivor of 11 siblings. 35 Years Ago-1979 Dr. Jack Barnett is honored with an open house at Bridge City First Baptist Fellowship Hall. The affair was in appreciation of his 25 years of service in the community. *****Bridge City Bank has moved into it’s beautiful, new building on the corner of Roundbunch and Ferry.*****Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Glenn Gisclar named their new son, born July 27, in Alamosa, Colorado, Dalton and “Beaux” for a nickname.*****Coach Buddy Gillis passed away two weeks ago. He touched the lives of many youngsters during his years as a coach at Bridge City High.*****Graduating from Lamar last week were: Sheila Goodwin, Vikki Lowe, Phillip Williams, Michael Angelle, Margaret Waldrep Dumas, Nina Perkins, Linda Echols and Carolyn Dixson.*****Firemen from Orange, Pinehurst, Mauriceville and Beaumont rushed to extinguish flames from an exploding pipeline off FM 1136. The pipeline burst into flames at 12:16 p.m. when a drainage district bulldozer struck it. Floyd B. Gastray was brought to Orange Memorial with first degree burns on his chest, back and arms. Flames reached 300 feet into the air.*****Beth Dugas, Bob Jones, Charles Ferguson and Charlotte Smith are on the a campaign “pour” committee for the Orange Community Player’s season kickoff at the Brown Center.*****Janice Overman celebrated a birthday last week, Aug. 29.*****Ann Oliver, a Sept. baby, also celebrated a birthday.*****Judge Pat and Rosalie Clark celebrated 10 years of marriage Aug. 31. Vivian and Fain Holbrooks celebrated on Aug. 30. *****Marlene Cooper and Ann Bryant both honored in the Bridge City PTA for 25 years of teaching in BC schools. *****Todd Edgerly turns 16 on Sept. 2.*****Boxer Keble Free, 26, to make comeback. Free, former welterweight state Golden Gloves runner up, plans to make a try for the 1980 Olympics in the 147 pound class. (Editor’s note: Keble fought Johnny Montagne in a Golden Gloves battle. The best I recall, Keble won on points, then went on to the state’s Golden Gloves competition where he and Bubba Busceme got Southeast Texas on the map of amateur boxing. Montagne turned pro and put together a winning career and was once listed number four in the world in his weight class.)*****T.O. Gunn was in Beaumont hospital awaiting heart surgery and three bypasses. He is the owner, with his son Buzzie, of Gunn’s Studio.*****Bill and Martha Hughes hold their annual labor Day cook-off *****Debbie Fusilier was showing off her two week old son David, Jr.*****Beautiful and personable Debbie Alburn moved away this week to relocate in Portland, Oregon, in sight of Mt. Hood. Someday she may return to her roots. *****Joe “Fats” Molly is the guest chef at the Boarding House Restaurant this week. *****Orange County’s first County Court-At-Law judge, Charlie Holcomb, who now practices law in Rusk, is visiting Orange and will play in the sunset Grove Labor Day Golf Tournament.*****Bobby Hoosier, who survived an oil well explosion in the Gulf of Mexico will be 22 on Sept. 11.*****Neil Bond has shed quite a few pounds since gall bladder surgery. He loves Mary’s cooking; it’s just that he doesn’t want to eat. A FEW HAPPENINGS Pinehurst Mayor Judge Pete Runnels, City Administrator Judge Joe Parkhurst and the city staff put on another great Senior Citizen Labor Day picnic. Robert’s Market and Restaurant again fixed up the vittles that were enjoyed by everyone. The music by Doug Childress and his crew of talented musicians were very entertaining. Some of the folks spotted were Constable David Cagle, Michael Cole, democratic candidate for congress, and his campaign manager, John Baker; Berry Burton was seen picking up a meal for his mother; Edward Lockwood was celebrating his 84th birthday; Our friend, the old vet, Bobby Vincent made the rounds; Dayle Weatherford looked cute in her cowgirl outfit. “Stump” despite wearing knee braces, was still managing to shoot some pictures. Harold Welch was making rounds and visiting with friends. Pete and Joe were staying busy and working up a sweat. They said over 250 folks were fed. Several good prizes were awarded. I’m sorry to say I didn’t get to stay for that so I don’t know who the winners were.*****Lucky folks Sandy Hutto Haynes, her daughter Hillary Richard and Janet Champagne, with husband Richard, are enjoying a fun filled week in the Big Apple. Not to be outdone, Angel Sehon, Kaitlyn Louvier and her mom Kyra Rienstra-Day arrived in New York City Friday, Aug. 29 for a weeks stay.*****Not as lucky is Karyn Leblanc Trantham, who has to remain at home after being bitten by two dogs. While recovering, she is on preventative antibiotics. She is in the 10 day waiting period to determine if she will need to take rabies shots. We certainly hope not. *****We heard that Ms. Pearl is doing much better even though she is in a lot of pain. She is going through therapy with a great attitude. That’s not surprising. She’s a little bundle of dynamite that is looking forward to waltzing on her 94th birthday, Oct. 27. *****A few folks celebrating their special day. On Sept. 3, Mayor T.W. Permenter turns 77. He looks and acts many years younger. Lyndia, his pretty bride of many years, keeps him well fed.***Also Bridge City resident Cynthia Wedekind celebrates along withRyan Fisette, Rachel Briggs and Barbara Daigle. They share a birthday with Charlie Sheen, 48. *****Sept. 4 finds Ginger Williams, Jamie Forse, Shirley Choate and Beverly Hanes celebrating. They share birthdays with Beyonce, 32, who is still the queen; others just imitate. Also Mitzi Gaynor, 82 and Damon Wayans, 53 celebrate. *****On Sept. 5, Carolyn Ann Henry, Cindy Myers, Susan Cooper and Jason Toal celebrate.

They join Raquel Welch, 73, Bob Newhart, 84 and Michael Keaton, 62. *****On Sept. 6, Sheriff Keith Merritt celebrates. So does Penny’s better half, Gerald LeLeux, and BCHS employee Corrin Gonzales, Robert’s mom, Quida Simonton and BCISD retired Randy Godsy. They join Jeff Foxworthy, 55, David Allen Coe,74 and Mark Chesnutt, 50. *****On Sept. 7, Ron Sherman, Karen Morse, Laina Sparks and Laura McCombs celebrate. They join Gloria Gaynor, 64 and Corbin Bernsen, 59. *****Sept. 8 finds longtime doctor, historian and friend to many, Dr. Howard Williams, celebrating. Also Janet LeLeux, Darla Cricchio, retired B.C. elementary employee Janice James. They share birthdays with singer Pink, 34 and Pawn Star Chumlee, 37.*****On Sept. 9, our buddy, the beautiful jailer Sharon Gearhart celebrates as does Millard Cox, Joe Jeffcote and Jesse Thurman. They join Joe Theisman, 64 and Hunter Hayes, 22. Happy birthday to all. Please see complete list. *****Our buddy Debbie Gregg, “Deborah” if you prefer, celebrated her mom,Lettie Jean Blanda’s 80th birthday Aug. 27. Debbie and Keith hosted the party attended by her two brothers, sister and their spouses. Lettie has seven grandchildren and two great grand kids. She is the widow of Bernard Blanda, a professional drafter. For years they lived at 706 Cypress Ave. near all the Blanda clan. Her in-laws, Joe, the famous barber, and wife Lillian, lived at 505 Cypress. Folks I’ve known forever. *****The Rainbow Bridge, the South’s tallest bridge, turns 76 years old on Sept. 8. I recall crossing it not too long after it was completed. We went from West Orange, down 105 to Orangefield, took the unnamed road, (408), to Bridge City, down Ferry Drive to new Highway 87, then to the new bridge. Previously Ferry Dr. extended down Lake Street to the ferry crossing at Bailey’s landing. It felt very much like the first time I went up to Pikes Peak. *****Judge Derry Dunn, returned to Houston last week and got a good report. He hopes to attend the Wednesday Lunch Bunch meeting at Robert’s this week if he gets someone to drive him. He says he misses the gang and the scuttle butt. Everyone is always welcome. Next week the Bunch returns to Novrozsky’s. Last week, incoming county commissioner Barry Barton brought his dad Tom, who this week underwent surgery. Tom says he has his fall garden in but Barry will have to tend it while he recovers. The Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax Committee will meet Wednesday to consider applications for requested funds for 2013-2014. Fourteen requests have been received. The committee will hold a public meeting later to allot the funds.*****Earl Thomas returning punts for the Seahawks will add a lot of excitement to the game for Earl fans. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK T.W. Permenter, Rusty Dubose, Tammy Stevens, Tracy Hollingsworth, Barbara Daigle, Kacey Harrell, Rachel Briggs, Robert Boehme, Ryan Fisette, Thomas Tisdale, Cynthia Wedekind, Ginger Williams, Jamie Forse, Shirley Choate, Beverly Hanes, Bennie Brookshire, Branden Bailey, Carolyn Ann Henry, Cindy Myers, Jason Toal, Marilyn Bennett, Susan Cooper, Brenda Lawson, Corrin Gonzales, Jessica Mobbs, Robert Vidrine, Gerald LeLeux, Keith Buker, Ouida Simonton, Paul Rhodes, Randy Godsy, Ron Sherman, Rick Brownlie, Dottie Couser, Eric Cox, Karen Morse, Laina Sparks, Laura McCombs, Terri Childs, Ted Miller, Janet LeLeux, Charlie Bollich, Darla Cricchio, Howard Williams, Janice James, Ronnie Bullion, Mary Tyler, “Millard “”Bill”” Cox”, Pamela Smith, Thelma Powledge, Brent Sherrill, Durwyn Simon, Jesse Thurman, Joel Jeffcote, Joy Vickery CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Las duck season Felix Boudreaux told his 10-year-old grandson, Pistache, dat he would take him out and teach him how to kill some duck him. Sitting in da duck blind, rat after daylight, Boudreaux spotted dem ducks coming. Felix say, “Pistache, here come some of dem ducks, now you watch Paw-Paw. I show you how to kill dem duck me.” Boudreaux him, he stand up and BOOM! BOOM! Boom! He shoot all his shots and dem duck, dey fly away dem. Boudreauxhim, he wait a minute den he say, “Boy, Pistache, you a lucky little boy you, for sure.” “How’s dat Paw-Paw,” Pistache axe him. “Because my little man, you jus witness a miracle. You jus saw a dead duck rise from da dead, jump up and fly away him.” C’EST TOUT The congress will return next week after spending five weeks vacationing all over the world. With just over nine weeks remaining before the mid-term elections they might as well stay gone. The time will be spent attacking President Obama, but offering no positive solutions to anything. President Obama said he hasn’t finished a strategy yet pertaining to ISIS and boy, did those fish take that bait. Watch him wheel them in. They fall for the bait every time. Sen. John McCain and Sen. Graham say that ISIS terrorist must be destroyed. What they are saying is “boots on the ground’ in Iraq. A year ago they called for boots on the ground in Syria and a few months ago they called for the President to send American soldiers to the Ukraine to fight Russia’s advance. Now, with new outbreaks in Africa, they will want to send troops there also. A year ago, President Obama asked the Congress to okay bombing in Syria. He’s still waiting. I’m glad he’s being cautious, and I hope not one more young American dies in that part of the world. Bomb, bomb, bomb, use nukes if we must, but no boots on the ground. The “Talking Heads” will continue to spin that ISIS is going to attack the U.S.A. Say it enough and people will believe it, like Saddam having weapons of mass destruction. Cheney talked about the mushroom cloud someday in the U.S. Same spin is going on. The reason Obama is being attacked on foreign policy is because domestically the economy is way ahead of where anyone expected. I believe Friday’s report for August will again show well over 200,000 new jobs added for six months in a row. As for immigration, the divided congress won’t do anything but play politics with it. This is the most do nothing congress in my lifetime. They want to impeach Obama, the only one working. They’re against raising minimum wage and reasonable affordable health care. Yet, because of gerrymandered districts, the majority will be re-elected. Go figure. *****I’ve got to get out of here. Thanks for your time and loyalty. Please read us cover to cover and support our family of advertisers when you can. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 3, 2014 •

LABOR DAY 2014 IN ORANGE COUNTY Penny LeLeux For e Record ere were lots of opportunities for fun in Orange Monday for Labor Day. Many grilled at home, but those that didn’t feel like cooking headed to the Pinehurst Labor Day Picnic at the Family Worship Center located at 2300 41st Street. ey oﬀered free entertainment and great food for area seniors and their families at no charge. It kicked oﬀ at 10 a.m. with the Texas Military Honors Team color guard presentation. Doug Childers put together a special band for the event with several professional musicians that have played with area celebrities. His featured vocalist was up and coming singer Kimberly Murray. Other vocalists included Bob Manning, Keith Kire and Frank Davis. Mayor Pete Runnels and Pinehurst City

Administrator Joe Parkhurst were pleased with the turnout. Orange Blossoms, an Orange senior dance team performed at 10:45 a.m. Radar the clown, always present, was in full cowboy regalia. e Little Cypress Lions Club was on hand to help serve gumbo, links, beans, potato salad, dessert and cold drinks provided by Robert Ramirez of Robert’s Steak House and Meat Market. Watermelon was on the menu too. After eating, several couples danced to country tunes. Stump Weatherford was on hand taking pictures, with his leg still in a boot after recent surgery, after he broke his leg from a fall. Door prizes were drawn for those 60 and up. Amongst the goodies was a ﬂat screen TV and a rocker. Later, the fun continued at the Riverfront

Record Photos by Penny LeLeux and Stump Weatherford

Boardwalk and Pavilion at Division Ave. and 5th Street for ‘Labor Day at the Pavilion’ 4-8 p.m. People brought their lawn chairs and coolers, rocking out to e Fanatics while youngsters played in two bounce houses provided by the city. Jay Trahan said there had been several short showers of rain that worried them at first, but the rain cleared up in time for the event. e crowd was a little light at first, because it was still fairly hot, but as things cooled off and a breeze blew in, the people started gathering more as Rock Alley took the stage at 6 p.m.. “We’ve had a lot of people come and go, but now they are starting to stay since it’s getting nice,” said Trahan. e music was great, everyone seemed to be having a good time, and a rainbow appeared behind the pavilion.

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Deaths and Memorials

Clara Warren Vidor

Warren Fontenot, Sr. Mauriceville

Clara L. Warren, 68, of Vidor died Sunday, Aug. 31, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Orange, Clara was a longtime resident of Vidor, and was a retired oﬃce manager with Babcock & Wilcox. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., ursday, Sept. 4, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Memorial Funeral Home. Clara was preceded in death by her son Michael Warren; brothers Benjamin McMillan, and Huey McMillan; sisters Edith Pauline Haugh, and Virginia Madge Waldrup. Clara is survived by her husband Lonnie Warren of Vidor; son Timothy Warren of Etoile, LA.; daughters Kathy Worthy of Denton, and Melanie Powell of Vidor; sisters Bobby Lynn Woods of Florien, LA., and Edna Gelea Downs of Vidor, six grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Warren Joseph Fontenot, Sr., 83, of Mauriceville was born Oct. 17, 1930 in Opelousas, LA., to the late Guilliam and Elena (Manuel) Fontenot. He passed away Aug. 28, in Beaumont. A resident of Mauriceville for the past 20 years, he was a former longtime resident of Mamou, LA. He was a graduate of LSU, a retired teacher with Mamou Elementary School in Louisiana, a member of St. Maurice Catholic Church and served as a 1st Lt. in US Air Force Veteran during the Korean War. ose left to cherish his memory are his wife, Michael Fontenot of Mauriceville; sons, Stuart Fontenot of Round Rock, Konrad Fontenot, and Warren J. Fontenot, Jr., both of Mauriceville; daughter, Simone Jones of Tyler, and seven grandchildren. A private committal service will be held at later date in the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Jean Block Vidor Jean Block, 73, of Vidor died Sunday, Aug. 31, at Liberty Healthcare Center in Liberty. A native of Hartsburg, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Azalea Club and the Senior Bingo Club. She also was a member of the Quilting Club at Pecan Acres Baptist Church, where they made quilts for Buckner’s Children Home. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Jean is survived by her husband Leslie Loftin of Vidor; sons Duane Diehl of Texarkana, TX, Pat Diehl of Orange, Tim Diehl of Missouri; daughters Diane Hensley of Orange, Dawn Dorman and Karen Owens, both of Vidor, Ladell Hebert of Winnie; brothers Jerry Block of Vidor, Calvin Block, Jr., of Texas; sisters Edna Pearl Montgomery of Orange, Helen Hill of Vidor, and Shelia Lester; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Jean was preceded in death by her brother LC Block.

Les Phillips Orange Les L. Phillips, 52, of Orange, passed away Aug. 7. Les was born July 17, 1962, in B r o w nwood, to Earl Phillips and Nelda ( E z r a ) Phillips. He retired after 25 years as an Associate Warden for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and most recently worked as a pumper in the oilfield for BHP Billiton. Les enjoyed cooking and spending time outdoors, especially fishing. Above all he loved spending time with the ones he loved, most importantly being “Poppaw” to his grandson, Tristan and uncle to his nephews, Wyatt and Connor. He loved them with all his heart. Les was a beloved husband, son, brother, father, “Poppaw” and friend to all. He was a respected man with a generous and loving heart who had a warm smile and the best hugs ever. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lori Phillips of Orange; son, Louis Phillips; grandson, Tristan Phillips; sister, Sammye Risinger and husband, Randy Risinger, niece, Robin Sefzik and husband, Peter; greatnephews, Jake and Levi Sefzik; mother-in-law, Alice Adams; sister-in-law, Erin Wallace; and his nephews, Wyatt and Connor Wallace. Les is preceded in death by his father, Earl Phillips and his mother, Nelda (Ezra) Phillips. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Les’ name to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas: 2050 Spindletop Ave., Beaumont, TX 77705. ere are no memorials planned at this time.

Martha Ford Orange Martha Rose Ford, 91, of Orange, passed away Aug. 30, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., e Rev. Joseph Daleo of St. M a r y Catholic Church in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Youngsville, La., Oct. 9, 1922, she was the daughter of Elie David and Eve Cabrol David. Martha was a wonderful mother who loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved spending her afternoons in her garden and cooking gumbo and dirty rice in the kitchen. She enjoyed helping in the community and was a member of the Women’s Club of Orange. She took delight in volunteering at Orange Memorial Hospital, St. Mary Catholic School, and American Red Cross. She will be greatly missed by all. e family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Texas Total Care Home Health and Hospice, and to Margaret Kirkwood, Mrs. Ford’s caregiver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denzil G. Ford; parents, Elie David and Eve Cabrol David; brothers, Lloyd David, Clarence David and Francis David; and sisters, Anna Comeaux, Eula David, Mabel Eastin, Lydia Guilliot, Carmen Reaux, and Della Melancon. She is survived by her sons, David Ford and wife Julie of Houston, Mike Ford and wife, Karen, and Lee Ford and wife, Bobbie, all of Orange; grandchildren, Bryan Ford and wife, Cindy, Barrett Ford and wife, Jennie, Emily Ford, Grant Ford and wife, Cristen, Kevin Ford and fiancé, Sara, Christina Eddy and husband, Kyle, Kelly Ford, and Victoria Lanting and husband, J.B.; great-grandchildren Hannah Eddy, Emma Eddy, Chloe Ford, Ava Montondon, Allison Le, Kylee Lanting, Eli Ford, and Jennings Lanting Jr. and her beloved dog, Sweet Pea. Serving as pallbearers will be Kyle Eddy, Grant Ford, Bryan Ford, Barrett Ford, J.B. Lanting, Kevin Ford, Kelly Ford and Robert Enmon. Honorary pallbearer will be Robert Melancon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School Foundation, 2600 Bob Hall Road, Orange, Texas 77630.

Murphy Vidalier Orange Murphy Joseph Vidalier, 87, of Orange, passed away Aug. 28, at Mid-Jeﬀerson Hospital in Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, Sept. 1, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo.

Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Born in Kaplan, La., on Feb. 7, 1927, he was the son of Ferland Vidalier and Cecile Fredricks Vidalier. Murphy served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and had worked as a painter with Gipson Paint. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Vidalier; daughters, Nada Simon and Debbie May; son, Calvin Dean May; brother, Slim Vidalier; sister Bell Hamner and grandson, David May. He is survived by his sons, Ted Vidalier of Orange and David May of Bridge City; son-in-law, Ricky Simon of Orange; daughter-in-law, Becky May of Orange; eight grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and eight greatgreat-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Vidalier, Keith Vidalier, Kameron Vidalier, Kaleb Vidalier, Shawn Wilson, and Ricky Simon.

Betty Byley Orange Betty Lou Byley, 84, of Orange, passed away Aug. 29, at Mid-Jefferson Hospital in Nederland. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside ser vice at 2:00 PM, Tu e s d a y , Sep. 2, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Oﬃciating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. ere will be no visitation. Born in Zwolle, La., Sept. 14, 1929, she was the daughter of Marion Chester Self and Selma (Currie) Self. Betty loved cooking, baking, and spending time with family and friends. She was a manager at Montgomery Ward’s in Orange She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Marcine Byley. She is survived by her son, John Byley and wife, Cheryl of Orange. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Smith, Tracy Stringer, Mark Self, Wayne Byley, Roy Duke, Jimmy Henry, and Clay Adams. For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, PO Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704-1629.

Donnie Harrison Orange Donnie Ray Harrison, 42, of Orange, passed away Aug. 25, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. e Rev. Jim Wesson oﬃciated. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Orange, July 10, 1972, he was the son of Logan Lee Harrison and Marlynne (Jackson) McNeese. He was preceded in death by his father, Logan Lee Harrison. Donnie is survived by his wife, Jeri Harrison of Orange; mother, Marlynne McNeese of Orange; children, Skylar Hickey of Port Neches, Zachary McCombs, Destanee Harrison, and Caiden Harrison, all of Orange; and his siblings, Debra Davis and husband, Glenn of Atascocita, Logan T. Harrison of Mauriceville, Robert Lee Harrison of Orange, and Donna Lynn Kelly and husband, Bill of Beaumont.

Rufus Holt Orange Rufus Jennings “R.J.” Holt, 73, of Orange passed away at his home on Aug. 25. R.J. was born on Feb. 22, 1941 in Clare, La., to Ruth Evans and Jennings Holt. He spent his childhood in S a b i n e County, Texas and joined the military as a very young man. R.J. served his country stateside as well as in France, Germany and in Vietnam, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic

of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Medical Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal (5thAwd), the Air Medal, the Aircraft Crewman Badge as well as the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. R.J. retired from the US Army after 20 years of proud service and moved to Orange in 1977. He worked briefly for the Orange County Drainage District and then settled into his second career with the Sabine River and Northern Railroad. RJ was ever industrious and had tremendous mechanical aptitude. He never met an engine, a piece of equipment or a structure that he couldn’t build, repair or improve. He loved to hunt and to fish and to help friends and family with a project – so long as they were willing to start at daylight. R.J. is preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Arlon Mitchell, his siblings, Wanda Tomlinson Webb, Charlene (Mattie) DuBose and her husband, Archie, Jim Holt and Charles Holt. R.J. is survived by his wife, Mary Carolyn Holt; daughter, Elizabeth Jackson; son, Michael Holt, and his great pride, his only grandchild, Emily Jackson. He is also survived by his brother, Willie Holt; sisters, Betty Mitchell, Mattie Lea Maxey and her husband, Bobby, and Carolyn Martin and her husband, Tommy. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 30, at Dorman Funeral Home. Burial was at Clearwater Cemetery in Florien, La. Pallbearers were Darian Armfield, Higinio Gonzalez, Jr., Dalton Lowe, BJ Perry, Bryce Perry and Bill Windham. R.J.’s family is deeply grateful to the Southeast Texas Hospice team for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to; Clearwater Cemetery, c/o Ernestine Belsha, 552 Lakeside Loop, Florien, L., 71429; Southeast Texas Hospice, PO Box 2385, Orange, Tx. 77631 or the American Red Cross.

J.D. Warden Kirbyville J.D. “Jake” Warden, 78, of Kirbyville, died in his home Tuesday evening. He was born in Fairdale, to Jesse D. and Katie McGee Warden. J.D. graduated from Hemphill High School in 1954, then served in the U.S. Army in Korea after the Korean War. J.D. or “Jake” as he was known by his co-workers retired as supervisor for United States Steel and was a member of Boiler Makers Union Local 587. He belonged to and was a deacon of the Beechgrove Missionary Baptist Church. He moved to Kirbyville 17 years ago, from Orange. J.D. is survived by his wife of 56 years, Leona Warden of Kirbyville; daughter Leisa Lewis and husband Wesley of Orange; brother, Donald Warden and wife Cookie of Kirbyville; sisters, Kathryn McDaniel Smith and husband Gale of Mauriceville, Dwanda White McCroskey and husband Glenn of Hemphill, and his grandson Jarred Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen McGraw, Hazel Seago, Jessie Low, Tressie Loudon, and his brother Norris Warden. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 29, at Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery in the Fairmount community near Hemphill.

George Winder, Sr. Little Cypress George Bennett “Buddy” Winder, Sr., 81, of Little Cypress, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at his residence. Born on Dec. 14, 1932 in N a c o g doches, to William Winder and Ada (Baker) Winder, he lived in Little Cypress for the last 45 years and in Orange County for 67 years. George worked as a teamster, professional truck driver and mechanic for Mann Construction and M. K. Fergu-

son Construction and he proudly served his country in the United States Army. George graduated from Mauriceville High School and he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Orange. George will be most fondly remembered for his love of the outdoors, hunting, his ability to ﬁx and or repair most anything, his skill in playing dominoes, attending sporting events for his grandchildren and spending time with his family. George is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Winder and his sisters, Ruby Phillips and Lois Bazemore. ose who shall carry on his legacy are his daughters, Brenda Joyce Winder of Bridge City and Tammy Marie Neie and husband, Robert of Orange; sons, George Bennett “ Benny “ Winder, Jr. of Orange Garry Lynn Winder and wife, Angie of Orange and Larry Gene Winder and wife, Misty Bornholdt – Winder of Orange; grandchildren, Whitney Winder Land and husband, Shaun, Keaton Winder, Amber Martin, William Martin, Madison Martin, Marcy Neie, Chase Bennett Neie, Blake Winder, Brock Winder and Tabitha Holste; great grandchildren, Rhett and Emma Land; his nieces, Martha Ann Findley, Marie Logsdon, Billie Eaves, Ellen Peco and Loweda Kay Elliott. George is also survived by numerous extended family and friends. Services to remember and honor George’s life were held Monday, Sept. 1, with the Rev.James Lea and Mike Day, ofﬁciating. Rite of committal and interment were held at Fairview Cemetery in Lufkin where he was laid to rest next to his wife. Honoring George as pallbearers were Keaton Winder, William Martin, Blake Winder, Chase Neie, Brock Winder and David Martin. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Rick, Sr., Sam Permenter, Julian Gross, Jimmy Wayne Raley, Charles Ricks, Jr., Sam Permenter, Jr. and Wilton Whitehead.

Elmarie McKay Orange Elmarie Harrison McKay, 83, of Orange, passed away Aug. 27, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 30. Officiating was the Rev. Keith Meyer. Burial was at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Born in El Dorado, Ar., Sept. 18, 1930, she was the daughter of E. J. Harrison Sr. and Marie Jones Harrison. Elmarie worked as an LVN before retiring from Doctor’s Hospital in Groves. She was a member of Old First Orange Baptist Church for many years, where she was a member of the sewing club and Ruth Class, her Sunday School Class. She enjoyed family gatherings, hunting, fishing and traveling. Elmarie was a member of the Good Sam’s Traveling Club. Her love of traveling took her to every state in the U.S., as well as outside of the country. Elmarie also went on trips with the Volunteer Christian Builders. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. McKay; her parents, E.J. Harrison Sr. and Marie Jones Harrison; and her son-in-law Tony Howard. She is survived by her children, Kenneth McKay and wife, Peggy of Mauriceville, Barbara Ryder of China, Jim McKay and wife, Glenda, Jerry McKay and wife, Vina, and Ronnie McKay and wife, Anna, all of Orange; grandchildren, Amanda, Kristi, Tracy, Jonathan, Nathan, Miranda, Kaci, Kourtney, David, Nicole, Brandon, Zack, Wendy, Ally, and Robert; 21 great-grandchildren; her brother, Elmer Jack Harrison, Jr. and wife Pat of Little Cypress; and numerous other family and friends. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Jonathan McKay, Nathan McKay, David McKay, Brandon McKay, Clem Espinoza, Richard Kimball, and Neil Miller. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons Zack McKay, Robert McKay, and Troy Tubbs. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions may be made to Old First Orange Baptist Church: 7925 Interstate 10 E, Orange, TX 77630.

Leo Johnson Leo Bernard “L.B.” Johnson, 55, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, in San Antonio. He was the son of Joseph and Bernice Johnson of Bridge City. He is survived by his wife, Jane; son, Derrick, and daughter, Kristian all of San Antonio; and sisters, Martha Kendrick of Beaumont and Kathy Mann of Boerne. L.B. was born in Nacogdoches, but spent most of his early life in Bridge City, where he graduated from high school. He will be laid to rest at Rocky Mount cemetery in Etoile, near the lakes he loved.

Jerry Melancon Lake Arthur, La. Jerry Ann Melancon, 65, of Lake Arthur, LA, passed away Aug. 21, at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. Funeral services were Aug., 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial followed at Wi l k i n s o n Cemetery. Born in Orange, Oct. 1, 1948, she was the daughter of Reginald D a v i d Young and Dora Ruth (Menard) Young. Jerry was a fun-loving, very caring, and kind woman. She loved to play bingo and the slots machines with the handles at the casino. She loved spending her days, coﬀee in hand, watching her stories and game shows. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her grandson, David Melancon. She is survived by her children, LeRoy Melancon Sr., and wife Diana of Orange, Sherry Melancon of Moss Bluﬀ, Shirley Rougeau and husband Tony of Sulphur, and Alice Istre and husband Pat of Lake Arthur; grandchildren, Destanie Melancon, LeRoy Melancon Jr., Dameon Morris, Johnny Morris, Doris Morris, Zane Pitre, Blaine Pitre, Vidalia Pitre, Cody Melancon, Clint Melancon, Chasity Newman, Chandler Hicks, Kelsie Hicks, Gabriell Landry and Marlena Istre; and 16 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Zane Pitre, Blaine Pitre, LeRoy Melancon Jr., Chandler Hicks, Cody Melancon and Clint Melancon. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Morris and Dameon Morris.

Helen Jeansonne Bridge City Helen Jackson Jeansonne, 86, of Bridge City, passed away on Aug. 24, at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 27, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Oﬃciating was Father S t e v e n Leger. Burial was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Born in Niles, OK, on Oct. 17, 1927, she was the daughter of Eugene Jackson and Ada omas Jackson. She worked at Merle Norman as a cosmetician and was a member of the St. Henry’s Women’s Auxiliary. Helen loved to dance and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Ada Jackson, and her brothers, Nelson Allen and Edward Allen. She is survived by her husband, Donald M. Jeansonne of Bridge City; her daughters, Beckie Hannegan and husband Vince of Orange, Debbie Duncan and husband Robert of Orange, Donna Peery and husband Gary of Bridge City, Gaye Jehn and husband Bruce of Orange; brothers, Terry Allen, and Noel Allen and wife Gale, all of El Reno, OK.; grandchildren, Julie Waldo and husband Gerry, Grant Hannegan, Kevin Price and wife Angela, Tara Mouton and husband Aaron, Courtney Polk and husband Blain, Cydney Hill and husband Jack; great-grandchildren, Cameron Waldo, Makaila Price,

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Mom remembered 10 years later Disease took her life but never her spirit. Oh how the years have ﬂown by. It just doesn’t seem like ten years have gone by since Mom died, Sept. 2, 2004. Her funeral service was held in the little Cajun town of Abbeville, on Sept. 5. For many years I had written about my life with Mom in the Cajun area during the depressed years and the hard times we faced just trying to survive. Today, I often run into someone who tells me they enjoy the column, and then they also add, “I really like the ones about your mom.” ose columns have lasting power because it’s been 10 years. I think of Mom often, maybe that’s why it doesn’t seem so long. For a decade I had chronicled her life as a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. e years were marked with peaks and valleys. I had tried to learn as much as I could about the illness. At that same time President

Ronald Reagan was suffering through the same disease so there was much being written about it. Mom didn’t react to the disease according to what I was reading. I had learned that the maximum life expectancy was about seven years and that a patient was likely to get mean and difficult. It was just the opposite with Mom. She remained good natured, positive, never complaining. When asked, she was always “okay” and flashed that cute little smile. In a fatherless home, during the depression years, life in our little shack often had little or no food to eat. After a hard day of picking cotton in the fields thankfully there was always Mom. She earned money as a wash lady; often she ironed clothes way into the night with a Sad iron. During those difficult

days, Mom and I bonded into a relationship beyond the normal. We relied on each other against a cruel existence. Even then, despite the hardships, Mom’s good natured antics remained constant and carried on through her illness. e time came when Mom had to go to a nursing home. I really hated that her life had come to that after the life she had been forced to live. However, Mom became the spirit of her new home. Always a walker, going back to our long ago days when we walked to the ﬁelds, never owning any form of transportation until at age 14 I got a GI surplus bike, Mom walked miles at the nursing home. She wore out the grass along the fenced in yard. She rolled residents around in their wheel chairs. She also helped out in the

laundry, a job she knew a lot about. Mom developed a blood clot in her lung that couldn’t be dissolved. We chose not to put her on life support. Hospice care made her death less painful. She received the Last Sacraments of the Catholic Church from a priest on Sept. 2 and drifted oﬀ to meet her maker. Since Mom’s death, her two sisters have passed away. Eve was 105 and Annie Mae, 88. I’ve also lost many friends over the span of the last ten years. I also feel much older and in fact am 10 years older. Mom’s death is the hardest blow I’ve had to endure. I still miss her each day. I wish her great-grandkids, who came along since her passing, would have gotten to know her. She was an inspiration to all those who did. I still have trouble believing she has been gone so long. I shared a young boy’s life with an exceptional lady who’s glass was always half full. at was a great lesson. Rest in peace Mom.

Best part about football season? Football food! Evy’s Cajun Kitchen Evelyn Brandon Are you ready for some football? Better yet, are you ready for some football food? Nothing says family football watching parties, or playing armchair quarterback with friends, like good old snacks. Pair these snacks with your favorite adult beverages and you can’t go wrong. ere will be more party/snack food recipes coming in the near future.

Ritz Crackers with parmesan 1 stick melted butter 1 package Ranch dressing mix 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 Tablespoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 box Ritz crackers Stir ingredients together, then toss and coat box of crackers. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Another snack that will leaving them screaming for more are these little bacon wrapped smokies. Each time I make these, or take them as an appetizer, they are gone in the blink of an eye.

Bacon Wrapped Smokies 1 pound bacon 1 pound Little Smokies 1 stick butter 2 cups brown sugar Cut bacon into thirds, and wrap each link. Placed wrapped links into baking dish. Melt stick of butter and mix one cup brown sugar into melted butter. Pour butter mixture over links, and

Obits Kennedy Price, Brooklyn Price, Gabriella Price, Macy Mouton, Marlee Mouton, Mia Mouton, Madisyn Guillory, Olivia Polk and Brinlee Lovelace. Serving as pallbearers were Aaron Mouton, Grant Hannegan, Blain Polk, Billy Price, Robert Duncan, and Vince Hannegan. Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Jehn and Gary Peery. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gentiva Hospice Foundation: 7801 Mesquite Bend Suite 105, Irving, TX 75063.

Deborah Wells Deborah Darlene Wells, 61, passed into Gods loving hands Aug. 20. She passed on after extensive surgery without any pain. Her life began Oct. 26, in 1952, being born to Delbert and elma Gordy of Harris County. She spent the first part of her life in Pearland, and graduated from Orangefield High School. She spent her formidable years as a homemaker and raising children. She is survived by three children, and five grandchildren; Kandace Newman, her oldest daughter, and her three children Corey, Ryder and Jax; omas Kennelly, her son, and his two children Savannah and Madison; as well as her youngest daughter Angela Lawson. e celebration of her life was held on Sunday Aug. 24, at 2:00 pm at the Heritage Center in Orange, with Pastor Steve Neal of In His Steps Community Church officiating. Contact Kandace Newman at for information about the memorial fund. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home.

Catherine Fore Orange Catherine Amelia Ulm Fore, 89, of Orange, received her wings on Aug. 24, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, Aug. 29, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, with Father Joseph P. Daleo and Father John Ulm co-celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Sept. 10, 1924, she was the daughter of Louis and Elsie Ulm. Catherine attended St. Mary School through the seventh grade and graduated as Valedictorian. She went on to attend Orange High School and graduated in 1942. She was a member of the Bengal Guards. She was united in mar-

sprinkle rest of brown sugar over links. Bake 15-20 minutes at 375 then turn up to 400 for 5-10 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.

Continued from Page 6A riage to her high school sweetheart Bennie F. Fore Jr. Together they had 11 children. She was active in home, school and athletic associations while her children were in school. She was Den Mother for Cub Scouts – Senior Group; she was a 4-H leader for 13 years and received an award for Subject Matter Leader of the Year; she was a member of St. Mary Altar Society, the Choir of Angels, and was on the Bereavement Committee. She was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America (Court St. Cecilia 136) and received her 60 year pin; she worked on the St. Mary School Festival since she was 12 years old, helping her mother with the cake booth, then later the confetti egg booth and the sweet booth. Some will remember her as one of the “Sloppy Joe” ladies because she sold sloppy Joe’s in the cafeteria with her two sisters Delores and Hildegarde. She received the Bishop’s Medal in 1976 and Distinguished Alumni for St. Mary School in 1998. In her younger years she worked at Francis Ann Lutcher Hospital, and Jones Rest Home as a LVN. She began making cakes, cookies and for the next 50 years she became known as the “cake lady”. She was very devoted to her family, school and church. Her husband Bennie was always at her side until his death. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years; siblings, Elsie Ulm Darst, Mary Ruth Ulm Nolan, Louis P. Ulm Jr., Claire Ulm Rolen, Hildegarde Ulm Bulovas, and Sister Miriam O.P. (Miriam Estelle Ulm); and grandson, Jesse “Buddy” Welch III. She is survived by her children, Robert Fore and wife Mavis from Nederland, Barbara Maley and husband Philip, and James Fore and wife Vickie, all from Richmond, John M. Fore and wife Nancy from New Orleans, Dr. Bennie Fore III and wife Marianne from Bastrop, Victor Fore and wife Kathleen from Nederland, Melanie Crane and husband Rob from Tallahassee, FL, Kevin Fore and wife Angie from Sugar Land, Catherine Manshack and husband Mike from Orange, Emily Bottoms and husband Larry from Monument, CO, and Lisa Guyote and husband Stacy from Beaumont; 31 grandchildren; 40 greatgrandchildren; and six greatgreat-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sib-

lings, Delores Ulm Simar and husband Ray, Amelia Ulm Scales, Rev. John Francis Ulm, and Sister Carita O.P. (Rose Marie Ulm) Serving as pallbearers were Robert Fore, James Fore, John Fore, Dr. Bennie Fore III, Victor Fore, and Kevin Fore. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic School Foundation: 912 W. Cherry Orange, Texas 77630.

Gertrude Richard Orange e life of Mrs. Gertrude Richard, 90, of Orange was celebrated during memorial services ursday, Aug. 28, at St. erese Catholic Church. Services are under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. A private interment was held in St. Mary’s Mausoleum. She died Sunday, Aug. 24, at her residence. A native of Missoula, MT, she resided in Orange since 1943 and was employed at the Old Orange Hospital. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Richard of Orange; three grandchildren, Veronique Richard of Riverton, NJ, Tim Richard of Austin, and Jean’Paul Marley of Honolulu, HI, and two great grandchildren.

I always double or triple this recipe (depending on where I’m going), and then I transfer mine into a crock pot to keep warm. Bon appétit!

Charles and Joette Webb on their wedding day, Aug. 31, 1956 (ABOVE) and celebrating 58 years together (RIGHT)

Webbs celebrate 58th wedding anniversary Joette Evans Webb and Charles Houston Webb were united in holy matrimony Aug. 31, 1956. ey professed their vows before family and friends at the First Christian Church in Orange. e Webbs were blessed with two daughters, Rhonda Webb, of Dickinson, and Suzanne Webb Moreau, and her husband Chuck, of College Station. ey have one granddaughter , Amanda Webb Hope, and her husband Steven, of College Station; and three grandsons, Brandon, and his wife Sarah, of College Station, Chandler, of Corpus Christi and Dustin Moreau of College Station. Charles has been retired 29 years from Dupont, and Joette was in banking. ey are active members of McDonald Baptist Church and have faithfully volunteered for many years at Orange Christian Services.

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Week 2 promises more great battles Staﬀ Report- For e Record

It’s OK to be proactive in finding lures “I have witnessed this scene too many times,” I whispered as I lowered the troll motor and eased in the direction of the 22-foot bay boat pinned against the shoreline. Except for the fact that 15-year-old Dianna occasionally punctuated the silence with an uncontrollable burst of laughter, their dilemma had all the markings of a hook buried in one of her Dad’s hands. Don Ortlon could do little more than shrug his shoulders when I asked if I could help him out. “I hope so,” he sheepishly stated. “I glued my hand to my lure and we have done everything but cut one finger off trying to get it loose.” In an attempt to salvage his last three-inch Usual Suspect he had managed to attach two of his fingers to the back of the lure with Super glue. “We only needed one more flounder,” said Ortlon, “and when we couldn’t get another strike on anything else I decided to glue a damaged bait back together again. It doesn’t take as much glue as I thought it would!” It was his good fortune that I have been there and done that and had some solvent on board. We frequently add a drop of glue when threading tails on a jig head and I, too, have glued more than one Usual Suspect or Corkie back together when down to the last bait. While it was of no use to Ortlon at that moment, both Simon Outfitters and Daley’s currently have a good supply of the popular Swim bait. In spite of the retailer’s best efforts, the difficulty in finding a particular lure or color takes place at some point every year. While the tackle shops say “Bring it on”, my fishing friends and the guides that I work with are quick to blame me for touting a certain bait or color and creating a shortage. I am guilty of doing nothing more than reporting what is working

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e 2014 football season is underway after the rain-drenched season openers on Friday now roll into Week 2. e season is just getting started with district action not getting underway until Oct. 10. In Week One action, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears and the

West Orange-Stark Mustangs squared oﬀ in the annual Orange Bowl. e Mustangs prevailed 29-12. e Orangeﬁeld Bobcats went on the road, becoming the one-point victim of the Buna Cougars who scratched out a 14-13 win. understorms and pouring rain may have been worse in Bridge City as the Cardinals hosted the Kir-

KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

byville Wildcats. e 42-7 loss for Big Red doesn't tell the whole story of the game. Bridge City ﬁelded one of youngest teams in many years, predominately sophomores starting in key positions. ere is a lot of tough, young talent on the Cardinal squad. Look for them to get better every week as these guys adjust to varsity level football.

e Vidor Pirates missed the rain altogether. Vidor travelled to Pensecola, Florida to play Escambia, the home of former Dallas Cowboy Emmit Smith who was in attendance for the game. e Pirates were defeated 35-6. See Joe Kazmar's Fearless Football Forecast below for Week 2 pairings and predictions.

WO-S vs PN-G will surely be an all-time classic Joe Kazmar For the Record

Games This Week WeSt oRange-StaRK over PoRt neCHeS-gRoVeS—e Mustangs certainly appear to be much more improved than they were last year going into this game and the Indians may be too. But the ‘Stangs had a very hard time forgetting that loss last year—the only one suffered by WO-S in the regular season-- and can’t wait to avenge it Friday night at Dan Hooks Stadium in West Orange. baRbeRS HIll over lIttle CYPReSSMauRICeVIlle—Although the Battlin’ Bears showed some flashes of brilliance last week against cross-town rival West Orange-Stark, they must eliminate the mistakes they made and perhaps even play better if they expect to beat this talented team in Mont Belvieu Friday night. KIRbYVIlle over oRangeFIelD—e Bobcats will have to show a lot more offense than they did last week in that tough one-point loss at Buna if they expect to upset this talented Wildcat team. Kirbyville really socked Bridge City last week and are ready to continue their plight Friday night at the expense of the Bobcats. neWton oVeR bRIDge CItY—Neither team showed the offense they are capable of producing in humiliating losses last week and both teams will try to take out their frustrations on this week’s opponent. e Eagles should be more successful in that venture. VIDoR over JaSPeR—e Pirates traveled more than 1,000 miles to be throttled by a good football team. ey plan to take care of business

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Senior Deionte' Thompson talks to quarterback young sophomore Jack Dallas after the 29-12 win over the LCM Bears. "I just told Jack he played a great game and that the whole team is behind him," Thompson said. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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a lot better Friday night on their home turf. But the Bulldogs also had a sub-par performance last week and plan on correcting those mistakes in Vidor this week. DEWEYVILLE over WARREN—e Pirates will have their work cut out trying to post their first victory of the season against their old coach Chris Babin, who is now at the helm of the Warriors, who finished seventh in District 10-2A last season with a 3-6 overall record. e Pirates have the homefield advantage which may not be enough. ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN over HUNTSVILLE ALPHA OMEGA (Sat.)—e Lions did a great job of outscoring Coolidge last week and hope the magic continues for new head coach Tyler Sanders in this game that kicks off 7 p.m. Saturday on Lions Field. TEXAS A&M over LAMAR—is is Lamar’s “money game” and hopefully the Cardinals will leave College Station Saturday healthy and a bit more wealthy. e top-25-ranked Aggies looked really good at South Carolina last week and the Cards also did a good job in their victory over Grambling State Saturday night in Beaumont. NEBRASKA over McNEESE STATE—e same is true for my McNeese State Cowboys who are also playing their “sacrificial lamb” game Saturday at the Cornhuskers’ house. However, the Cowboys were off last week and are opening their 2014 season against a team ranked in the Top 25. HIGH SCHOOL—Hamshire-Fannett over Anahuac, Hardin-Jefferson over Beaumont Kelly,

East Chambers over Tarkington, Coldspring over Silsbee, Kountze over Shepherd, Huﬀman over New Caney, Baytown Sterling over Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, Cleveland over Livingston, Splendora over San Augustine, Port Arthur Memorial over Beaumont Central, Beaumont West Brook over Beaumont Ozen, Nederland over Dayton, Santa Fe over Baytown Lee, Woodville over Joaquin, Hardin over Huntington, Evadale over Magnolia Legacy Prep, Sabine Pass over Cypress Christian, Hull-Daisetta over Burkeville, West Hardin over Colmesneil, West Sabine over Hemphill, Katy Faith West over High Island, Brenham over Liberty Hill, Crosby over Angleton. COLLEGE—Arizona over UT San Antonio, Texas Southern over Texas College, (both urs.); Boston College over Pittsburgh, Washington State over Nevada, (both Fri.); Bowling Green over VMI, LSU over Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin over Incarnate Word, Abilene Christian over Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado over Houston Baptist, Baylor over Northwestern State, Arkansas over Nicholls State, Southeastern Louisiana over Southern Utah, Central Arkansas over Tennessee-Martin, Florida State over e Citadel, Alabama over Florida Atlantic, Oregon over Michigan State, Oklahoma over Tulsa, Ohio State over Virginia Tech, Auburn over San Jose State, UCLA over Memphis, South Carolina over East Carolina, Stanford over USC, Wisconsin over Western Illinois, Clemson over South Carolina State, Notre Dame over Michigan, Ole Miss over

Bridge City Cardinal quarterback Byron Trahan looks downfield for a receiver under pressure against the Kirbyville Wildcats on opening night at Larry Ward Stadium. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

In spite of the rainy weather recently, the flounder were coming fast and furious out of the lake. RECORD PHOTO: Dickie Colburn

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for me at the time. Some of these baits and colors are so dependable year after year that I do not understand why any local angler would not be proactive in stockpiling them. I am sure there are a few that I will miss, but over the course of just this past year it was impossible at times to find the following lures or colors. We won’t even go into the scarcity of speckle trout colored Swimming Images as street corner entrepreneurs are now buying them up as an investment! Over the course of last year and, it will happen again this year, there were several colors as well as sizes that you could not find in the Usual Suspect.Fat Boys and Soft-dines, especially in pink, Texas Chicken and Day glow all but disappeared. e Tidal Surge Crazy Croaker in pearl-pink and red shad as well as their split tail mullet in Guano and pearl lime was almost as difficult to locate as an Assassin Diedapper in any color. You are also kidding yourself if you think that topwaters like the She Dog, Skitterwalk and Spook, Jr. in the most popular colors are going to be readily available the day before your next trip. Mother Nature proved to be anything but a gracious hostess across the Labor Day weekend as the rain and stiff wind made it difficult on local anglers. I always get a few more emails asking for just a little more information from anglers that frequent the reports on my web site, but I found myself overloaded last weekend. I forgot that it was the last weekend of the CCA S.T.A.R. tournament and a lot of folks were taking one more shot at winning everything from fully rigged boats to college scholarships. At the same time, the leaders in every category would have been just as happy to have it snow all weekend long! It is always difficult to predict how negatively the recent rains will affect the bite in both the river and the lake, but it was improving through the middle of last week and no bite was any hotter than the flounder bite. We were pleased to catch some of the largest trout I have caught this year, but the flounder absolutely stole the show. I cannot recall the last time I returned to the landing to find four groups of fishermen that had either limited or had near limits of flounder caught on the north end of the lake. More surprisingly, none of them fished in the same area or even saw one another all morning long. One 10-fish limit came out of the river, an individual angler caught his five keepers in the ICW near Sidney Island, two limits were taken out of the Game Reserve and the Lawton’s had nine solid flounder they caught on shad at the DuPont Outfall. With the exception of the catch that came out of the Game Reserve, all of the flatties were caught on live bait. e largest fish I saw looked to be about four pounds, but they were all solid keepers. e Game Reserve will not be open much longer as it is scheduled to close October 15, but the inside bayous always hold good concentrations of flounder and redfish.It is also provides a wonderful Plan B when the wind is howling. Texas fishing licenses expired last weekend!

Vanderbilt, Arizona State over New Mexico, Kansas State over Iowa State, North Carolina over San Diego State, Missouri over Toledo, Washington over Eastern Washington, Air Force over Wyoming, Penn State over Akron, Tennessee State over Alabama State, Alabama A&M over Tuskegee, Southern Miss over Alcorn State, Appalachian State over Campbell, Arizona State over New Mexico, Tennessee over Arkansas State, Iowa over Ball State, Boise State over Colorado State, Army over Buﬀalo, Texas over BYU, California over Sacramento State, Missouri over Central Florida, Purdue over Central Michigan, Colorado over Massachusetts, Connecticut over Stony Brook, Duke over Troy, Florida over Eastern Michigan, Florida International over Wagner, Utah over Fresno State, Texas Tech over UTEP, Houston over Grambling, SMU over North Texas, Georgia Southern over Savannah State, New Mexico State over Georgia State, Georgia Tech over Tulane, Oregon State over Hawaii, Louisiana-Monroe over Idaho, Illinois over Western Kentucky, Jackson State over Virginia Lynchburg, Kansas over South-

east Missouri, South Alabama over Kent State, Kentucky over Ohio, Louisiana-Lafayette over Louisiana Tech, Louisville over Murray State, Marshall over Rhode Island, Maryland over South Florida, Miami over Florida A&M, Miami, O. over Eastern Kentucky, Minnesota over Middle Tennessee, Mississippi State over UAB, Illinois State over Mississippi Valley State, Navy over Temple, North Carolina State over Old Dominion, Northwestern over Northern Illinois, Rutgers over Howard, UNLV over Northern Colorado, Utah State over Idaho State, Virginia over Richmond, Wake Forest over Gardner-Webb, West Virginia over Towson. PRO PICKS---Seattle over Green Bay (urs.); New Orleans over Atlanta, St. Louis over Minnesota, Pittsburgh over Cleveland, Philadelphia over Jacksonville, NY Jets over Oakland, Baltimore over Cincinnati, Chicago over Buﬀalo, Houston over Washington, Kansas City over Tennessee, New England over Miami, San Francisco over Dallas, Denver over Indianapolis, Detroit over NY Giants; Arizona over San Diego (Monday Night).

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Rumored rift leads to firing of Houston Astros manager It seems as though the reporters closest to the Houston Astros continued to write in their columns that all was not fine in the organization’s chain of command. e Houston Chronicle reported in its Saturday edition that Astros’ manager Bo Porter and General Manager Jeff Luhnow have been at odds with each other, with a primary area of concern being Luhnow’s criticism of Porter’s in-game management. According to the Chronicle, FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal was the first to report Friday of tensions mounting between Porter and Luhnow, crediting multiple sources. e way the chain of command was set up, Astros’ owner Jim Crane forked out the money for Luhnow to obtain players either by trade or free agency, which in turn were placed on the active 25-man roster for Porter to manage. It looks to me like Porter was complaining to Crane about the 25 players Luhnow selects for the manager to use, and Luhnow was critical of the manner in which Porter was using those players, although all three parties flatly denied anything like that had ever taken place. But it all came to a head Monday when Porter received word he no longer was the manager of the Houston Astros and Tom Lawless has been named as the interim manager. Bench coach Dave Trembley also was let go and has been replaced by Adam Everett, who spent parts of 11 seasons in the majors as a shortstop and rejoined the Astros’ organization as a minor league infield instructor in 2013. Lawless has nearly 35 years experience in baseball as a player or a minor league manager and coach and was an interim manager at Class AAA Oklahoma City earlier this season. e new interim manager boarded a plane in St. Louis late Monday afternoon en route to Houston. “It’s what you work for,” Lawless said. “It’s why you stay in the game for 35 years,” he told ESPN.com. “You just keep pounding the pavement and do your work and someday you get recognized for doing your work.” “During my time in Houston I dedicated myself to do everything I could to help this organization win, in the short-term and for the long-term,” Porter told ESPN.com Monday afternoon. “I am proud of what we were able to accomplish in Houston with an organization in transition. I’m gratified we were able to bring some excitement to this city as a result of our improvement from 2013 to 2014,” Porter added. e Chronicle wrote that Luhnow’s criticism of in-game management is said to have been one of Porter’s main concerns. Porter never said anything to dispel the notion that he and his general manager were opposed in many of their views about the team. Porter also was miffed when 2013 first-round draft pick Mark Appel made an unannounced visit to Minute Maid Park to throw a bullpen session in late

July when he had just been promoted to Class AA Corpus Christi, despite an overall poor performance in Class A. e plan, innocent in nature according to the Chronicle, was done without Porter’s awareness. e Astros’ major league players also were unhappy with Appel’s presence as well. e Chronicle also reported that last ursday another national magazine—the second in a span of two months—profiled the Astros’ front office. Joshua Green of Bloomberg Businessweek wrote that “fans will have to wait a little longer to find out if baseball’s most controversial general manager can also become its most successful.” e Chronicle added that Sports Illustrated in June dubbed the Houston Astros the 2017 World Series Champions in a headline accompanying a story by Ben Reiter. at proclamation, which is cited with regularity, and other commentary in and outside that story have driven home a feeling to some in the Astros’ organization that the future, not the present, is what the organization is most concerned about. But the Astros, who took three-of-four games from the upstate rival Texas Rangers last weekend had much shorterrange goals for September like watching slugger Chris Carter chase 40 home runs, the Astros try for 70 wins and Jose Altuve setting a franchise record with his 211th hit of the season. Houston finished the month of August 15-14, their first winning record in the month since 2010. “at’s a great accomplishment, this time of the year, to be able to finish the month of August with a winning record,” Porter said proudly just before being fired the next day. KWICKIES…Slugger Adam Dunn, who starred at New Caney High School as a quarterback and a great baseball player, at 34 years old has played more games (1,976) without reaching the postseason than any other active major leaguer. e fifthplace Chicago White Sox probably did Dunn a huge favor last weekend by trading him to the second-place Oakland A’s to give him a chance to participate in the playoffs for the first time in his 14-year career. And because the deal was made before Sept. l, Dunn will be eligible for the post-season if Oakland makes it—and they should unless the A’s completely collapse in this final month of the season. Las Vegas bookies took it on the chin during college football’s opening weekend of the 2014 season. It started ursday with South Carolina being a 10-point favorite over Texas A&M and then being crushed 52-28. It was a matter of “what goes around comes around” for Gamecocks’ head coach Steve Spurrier, who introduced to the Southeastern Conference the air full of passes when he was at Florida and then succumbed to the pin-point passing of Aggie quarterback Kenny Hill. Colorado was favored by 3

LC-M receiver Trey Chandler makes a reception and nice gain to set up the Bears’ first score against the Mustangs. Chandler scored the first touchdown for the Bears on a 24-yard reception from Jake Sonnier. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

over Colorado State and was waxed 3117; Houston was favored by 11 over UTSA and was drubbed 27-7; Northwestern was favored at home by 11 against California and lost 31-24. The Houston Texans obtained back-up quarterback Ryan Mallett from the New England Patriots and said goodbye to popular back-up Case Keenum last weekend. The 26-year-old Mallett was coached during his first year at New England by Texans’ new head coach Bill O’Brien, who was the quarterbacks’ coach and offensive coordinator. Mallett, who has great size for an NFL quarterback at 6-6, 245 pounds, played his high school football for former West Orange-Stark offensive coordinator Barry Norton at Texas High School in Texarkana and under Bobby Petrino as an Arkansas Razorback. e Lamar Cardinals and my McNeese State Cowboys are both playing what I refer to as their “sacrificial lamb” football game where they play at team that could beat them by 50 or more points for a huge payday that will help them get through the football season financially. Lamar is traveling to College Station to face the pass-happy Texas Aggies while my Cowboys hit the road for Nebraska to take on the high-scoring Cornhuskers. Las Vegas doesn’t even have odds on these two games. Local football fans will have a bonus watching the first National Football League game of the 2014 season tomorrow (urs.) on NBC Channel 11 on Time Warner Cable when the Seattle Seahawks play the Green Bay Packers. We will get to watch hometown hero Earl omas III add a new wrinkle to his football repertoire as a punt returner. JUST BETWEEN US…e annual Labor Day Golf tournament held every year at this time at Sunset Grove Country Club was a two-day event instead of the usual three days. Saturday’s first round was wiped out by the

rain, so the tourney concluded on Monday instead of Sunday as scheduled. e results of the tourney are as follows: CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT— 1. James Walker 2. Hunter Cooper 3. Jerod Landry 4. Chris Rieve. FIRST FLIGHT—1. Ben Sherrod 2. Todd McLane 3. Tim Blount 4. Jason Jarrell. SECOND FLIGHT—1. Aaron Norman 2. Ernie Dyer 3. Mark Magnuson 4. David Benoit. THIRD FLIGHT—1. Craig Couvillion 2. Matt Purgahn 3. Don omas 4. Glynn Aldredge.

FOURTH FLIGHT—1. Greg Freeman 2. Darrel Latiolais 3. Monte Morphew 4. Oliver Seastrunk. FIFTH FLIGHT—1. Mike Hughes 2. Chad Decker 3. Fred Zoch 4. Dave McClenon. SIXTH FLIGHT—-1. Ronnie

LaSalle 2. Tommy Nelson 3. Patrick Ryan 4. John Olsen. SENIOR’S FLIGHT—1. Jim Pilgreen 2. Charlie Blalack 3. Richard Sims 4. Robert Sims. LADIES FLIGHT—1. Brooke Brasseaux (Gross) 1. Nancy Wood (Net).

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Right before West Orange-Stark quarterback Jack Dallas throws the first touchdown of the night, senior Scott McCarty blocks to make it happen. Dallas finished the night with two touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Bridge City Cardinal running back Blayze Holley trudges over Kirbyville Wildcats on a rainy season opener on home turf. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Seniors Octavis Crosson and Deshamaine Claiborne, along with Trey Baldwin sack LCM's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. The Mustangs had five sacks for the night.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

LCM’s #3 Dylan Gruber takes down a Mustang running back for a loss in the season opener Friday against WOS. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

Choosing correct size gun for every hunter is critical Texas hunters do everything big and that includes purchasing their firearms. Now the bigger is better theory has some merit but not when it comes to smaller hunters such as women or children. Picture this, the moment all hunters prepare for is at hand, the first big buck or giant Canada goose has come in to range and it’s time to take the shot. e trigger is pulled and a shot rings out followed closely by a howl of agony from the shooter and a big “oh no” from their hunting companion. An improperly fitted rifle or shotgun will do more damage to a novice hunter than just about anything. Guns that are too big or heavy will cause any hunter to compromise their form or shooting ability to compensate for the recoil or pain they feel when they fire the weapon. Flinching before the trigger is pulled is the most common result of a bad recoil experience and that’s not good by any stretch of the imagination one way to prevent this is to fit the right gun to each hunter so that they can be comfortable each time they shoot. Over zealous dads are the worst, “he’ll grow into this one” is not what you want to say when buying a gun. “I see it all the time, a guy gets a gun for his wife or child and it doesn’t fit properly so they aren’t comfortable shooting” says long time gun smith Ray Perry of Bridge City. “ese guys try to make the person fit the gun instead of the

other way around. What do you think happens when your wife bruises her shoulder or breaks her nose on a scope when she shoots, they don’t shoot any more” he added. e prospective gun buyer has a world of different firearms to choose from and with a little bit of research and some patience you can find the right gun for the job. For purposes of comparison let’s look at shotguns, particularly ones for smaller hunters. Every major brand of gun manufacturer has a youth model shotgun and they come in a variety from .410 to 12 gauge. One very often overlooked factor regarding these youth model shotguns is weight, some of these weigh in almost the same as the regular models. If you compare the weights of the guns with the size of the shooter you can see that at some point the two become disproportionate. For instance a 90 pound boy shooting a 7.5 pound shotgun is the same as a 200 pound man toting a 17 pound gun, not the best ratio to say the least. ink about dragging a 17 pound shotgun the next time you are up to your thighs in mud while wading to your duck blind and you can now appreciate how a younger hunter feels about “growing into” their shotgun. e three groups that youth

Beach cleanup set for Sept. 27 As many as 10,000 Texans are expected to hit the beach Saturday, Sept. 27 for the biggest beach cleanup in the Lone Star State, the Texas General Land Office’s Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup. e cleanup takes place at three Southeast Texas area beaches, starting at 8:30 a.m. Post cleanup celebrations begin at noon. “Come and join us for a good day of family fun with a purpose,” said Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. Volunteers can sign up online at or just show up at any participating beach that morning, except for the sites at St. Joseph Island and the John M. O’Quinn I-45 Estuarial Corridor and Virginia Point Peninsula Preserve, which require advance registration. Each volunteer will be given data cards, gloves, pencils and trash bags. All volunteers are advised to wear closed-toe shoes, bring sunscreen and plenty of drinking water. e Texas General Land Office Adopt-ABeach Cleanups are held rain or shine! Texans who are not able to attend the cleanup can help keep their beaches clean by making a tax-deductible donation online at . ere are several different Adopt-A-Beach sponsorship levels ranging from $25 to $25,000, allowing both individuals and corporations to contribute to this major cleanup effort. e Adopt-A-Beach program is an all-volunteer effort that began in 1986 in an effort to rid Texas beaches of litter. Since the program began, 465,000 volunteers have removed more than 8,900 tons of trash from the Texas coastline.

model shotguns fall into are single shot, pump action, and semi automatic. By far the safest of the three is the single shot where you cock the hammer and pull the trigger, no complicated moves and few moving parts. e drawback to the single shot is the felt recoil, some of those single shot shotguns can pack a wallop so be sure to take that into consideration. e pump shotgun is probably the most popular model for smaller hunters and the youth model Remington 870 is the standard. Other companies like Mossberg also make really nice pump shotguns for smaller shooters, they also have interchangeable stocks so once the young hunter does actually grow

they can change out the small stock for a standard size model. e felt recoil is a still a consideration with the pump models but they are better than the straight single shot. Also the pump models will handle more shells when the time comes that your young hunter has proven they can handle the gun and may want to shoot more than just once. Now on the high end of the shotgun spectrum comes the semi automatic models, yes they are more expensive but they also offer some added benefits. e felt recoil on the semi auto is much less thanks to the gas being channeled into service as it helps to eject the spent shell and load the next round. e semi auto does require more upkeep and can be a bit finicky when not cleaned properly but that goes without saying on most any model. Easily one of the best

overall models for a young shooter comes from Charles Daly; the youth model 20 gauge weighs in at just more than 5 pounds and does everything one could ask from a semi auto. e youth model comes in full camo or black synthetic with all three screw in chokes and is chambered in 3 inch so heavy waterfowl loads are not a problem. e light weight makes the gun easy for smaller hunters to swing and that in turns makes for much better shots. ere is one other option that comes to mind for smaller hunters and that’s to have a reg-

ular sized shotgun cut down to fit by a gun smith. Custom fitting is always an option but it can get expensive as well. If you do have a gun cut down be sure to go ahead and purchase another full sized stock so it can be replaced later, sometimes models go out of style and parts are hard to come by so get the extra stock when you purchase the gun. Keep a few of these things in mind when you decide to get a weapon for your child or spouse because it may just be a determining factor that either keeps them hunting with you or finding a new hobby.

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Community Church Briefs Silver Oaks Baptist hosts 20 year celebration You are invited to the Twentieth Anniversary Celebration of Silver Oaks Baptist Church at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept 13 for a Bickham Brothers concert and ice cream fellowship. A special morning worship celebration will be held 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, with dinner immediately following Worship. If you’ve had a part in their church and it’s growth, past, present and/or future, you are invited. For more information call the church oﬃce at 409-745-5759. e church is located at16460 N. FM 1442, Orange.

Starlight COGIC to host family conference

son of Houston, will be the luncheon guest speaker on Saturday, Sept. 20. e following Powershops will be held on Friday before evening service: Family, Friends, and Money: Single and Free to Serve; Marriage: His Needs Her Needs; Abuse Recovery; Mentoring Young Parents; Teens: Who am I?; and Teens: Preparing for College. Symposium topics for Saturday will be: Recognizing the Signals of Mental Illness; Bullied or Bullying; Standing Strong When Children Make Bad Choices; and Family Prayer in the Midst of Family Clutter. Early bird registration is $30, and after Sept. 5, registration is $35. For more information call 886-4366.

West Orange Christian Church to hold “Revival!”

e Starlight Church of God in Christ church family would like to invite the public to the Family Conference Crusade. e theme of the conference is Let’s Stay Together and will be held Sept. 18-20 at 2800 Bob Hall Road in Orange. ursday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. the guest speaker will be Evangelist Joyce Rodgers; Friday, Sept. 19, at 8:00 p.m., the guest speaker will be Superintendent Larry Miles of Richmond, Va. Pastor Elaine Ben-

Tom Weaver, evangelist with www.rocksolidministries.org, will be holding Revival! Sept. 21-24 at 911 Lansing St., West Orange. It will will start at 10 a.m., Sunday morning, then 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday evening. Come hear the message: “…and out came this call.” Everyone is welcome. More info call Nelda 409-7193992.

Farmer’s Market set for Wednesday, Saturday

Stark Class of ‘54 to hold 60th reunion Oct. 10-11

e Farmers Market in Big Lots parking lot is going on Wednesdays, from 2 p.m. until ‘sell out’ and Saturdays, from 7 a.m. until noon. Among the selections fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and squash, there are baked goods, homemade jelly, eggs and sometimes plants (including carnivorous pitcher plants) and much more.

e Lutcher Stark High School Class of 1954 will host its 60th Class Reunion Oct. 10-11 at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Cost is $50 single $100 a couple. Hospitality is scheduled from 5 -9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10. Saturday, breakfast is at 9 a.m., dinner and visiting is at 5 p.m. If you have not received your contact letter or e-mail please contact Joette Evans Webb at jwebb4@gt.rr.com or call 409-883-9432 or her cell 409-920-8683.

Community Bulletin Board

WOS tickets on sale Thursday and Friday

Reserve Ticket sales for the HOME WOS vs PNG Varsity Football game, will be on sale in the W set Orange-Stark Athletic oﬃce the following days and times this week: ursday - 9-12 and 1-3pm and Friday - 9-12pm only. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students. All ticket prices at the gate are $5.

Orange County Cowboy Church Play Day Sept. 20

Cowboy Church of Orange County will host a play day Saturday, Sept. 20. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. e event begins at 7 p.m. Events include: Cloverleaf Barrels, Straight Barrels, Speed Barrel, Poles and Mutton Bustin’. Pay outs are awarded for each age group. A sleeved shirt is required for all participants. Current negative coggins, and signed release form is also required. For more information contact OR

Orange County Democrat Gala

e Orange County Democratic Party will be hosting a gala to honor outstanding county-wide Democrats for their volunteer service, present and past elected oﬃcials and a special memory tribute. e event will start with a gala and recognition from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a social and networking from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the American Legion on Green Ave. in Orange. Gilberto Hinojosa, chairman of the Texas Democratic Party; Steve Brown, candidate for Railroad Commission, and other state candidates including Gavin Bruney, candidate for 21st District State Representative; Michael Cole, candidate for 36th Congressional District and event co-chair; local county candidates Gail Barnett, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1; Janice Menard, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 and Deborah Mitchell, event County Chair. Tickets are $30 each and event sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Deborah Mitchell at 409-779-1744.

Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Garage/Craft Sale Oct. 4 taking booth reservations e Ladies Auxiliary to Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 will have an INDOOR GARAGE/ CRAFT SALE on October 4 from 7 am till 2 pm at the VFW Hall on Hwy 87 North (5303 N. 16th St). Tables are now being rented for $10 each.e kitchen will open to sell hot dogs, chips, nachos/etc at 10am. For further info or table rental, contact Cathie Duhon at 409-883-6909 or 409-553-6180 OR Ramona Henson at 409-735-4416 or . If no answer please leave your name and number—your call will be returned.

Stark and WO classes of ‘74 40th Reunion Oct. 17

Classes of 1974 Lutcher Stark and West Orange will be having their 40th Reunion, Oct. 17- 19 at the Joe Ware Plaza. Interested parties contact Gwendolyn Gray (313-3577) or go to gwendolyn@gmail.com or Lydia Nelson Garrett (882-8665) or go to garrettlydia55@yahoo.com. On Facebook go to Lutcher Stark and West Orange classes of 1974.

Sweeney Todd tickets now on sale

Tickets are on sale now for the OCP production of Sweeney Todd – e Demon Barber of Fleet Street. e show will be presented Sept. 4, 5, 6, 11, and 13, with curtain time at 7:37 pm. Matinee Sundays are Sept. 7, and 14 with curtain at 2:37 pm. General admission tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students. Reservations, which are preferred, can be secured by calling 882-9137.

Benefit set for Steve Bisson

Joseph and Sons Metal Scrapping will hold a beneﬁt for Steve Bisson, of Bridge City, who is on a waiting list for a liver transplant. Bisson is on the witting list for people who can’t wait. Joseph and Sons, which is veteran owned and operated, will donate 50 percent of their net proceeds to the Bisson family to help with mounting medical costs. e weekly trips to Houston, where Bisson has been closely monitored are costly, as well as the medication he needs - which is $500 a month. Items accepted for donation are any kinds of metals, including small and large appliances. Donors can make arrangements to have their items picked up by calling the business for an appointment. Other items that may be donated include batteries, cars, tools, water heaters, air conditioning units, copper, brass, motors, metal storage buildings, televisions and many other items. Joseph Henry said “the fundraiser will continue until we run out of metal.” Scrap metal may be donated to the Bisson fundraiser by calling the business at 886-0075.

Lee slated to speak at TART meeting

e Texas Association of Retired Teachers, District V will meet at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Beaumont at 11:30, Sept. 10 to, hear from Executive Director, Tim Lee. TRTA represents the interests of over 80,000 retired school personnel. Mr. Lee will be speaking to Southeast Texas members on current eﬀorts to protect the TRA-Care health insurance program and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas pension fund.

Watch for kids, buses on roads AUSTIN – As the academic year begins, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding all drivers to watch out for children walking to and from school or waiting for school buses. Drivers must also follow all traffic laws related to school buses and school zones. One of the most dangerous times of a student’s trip on a school bus is when they are entering or exiting the bus. Drivers are urged to slow down and pay attention in school zones since children may step into a roadway without checking for oncoming traffic. State law requires that approaching drivers stop when a bus is stopped and operating a visual signal – either red flashing lights or a stop sign. Drivers should not proceed until the school bus resumes motion; the driver is signaled by the bus driver to proceed; or the visual signal is no longer activated.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOYCE ANN POWELL, Deceased, were issued on August 26, 2014, in Cause No. P16799, pending in the County Court at Law, of ORANGE County, Texas, to: DAVID EDWIN POWELL.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of EDWIN JOSEPH JOHANSSON, Deceased, were issued on August 26, 2014, in Cause No. P16887, pending in the County Court at Law, of ORANGE County, Texas, to: ALAN NEIL JOHANSSON.

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Notice is hereby given Notice is hereby given that original Letters that original Letters Testamentary for the Testamentary for the Enlarged for proofing. Estate of LAURENCE Estate of Thelma Marie size: 1 col.KYLE x 4.5" SMITH Deceased, Smith, Actual Deceased, were issued on August were issued on August 26, in 2014, in Cause No. 27th, 2014, To in be Cause published P16949, pending in the No. P-16954, pending The Record Newspapers County Court at Law of in the County Court at 02/17/10 Orange County, Texas, to: Law of Orange County, Jordan Smith. Texas, to: DAVID LEE All persons having WILLIAMS.

PlEAsE fAxclaims ANyagainst this Estate, which is currently being All persons havcoRREcTioNs by administered, are required ing claims against this 5 P.M. MoNDAy to present them to the estate, which is currently undersigned within the being administered, are to 735-7346 time and in the manner required to present them Thanks, prescribed by law. to the undersigned within the time and in the manDebbie c/o TOMMY GUNN ner prescribed by law.

Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

c/o George B. Barron fAx BARRON LAW # OFFICE, 735-7346 DATED: the 26th day of PLLC August, 2014 P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279 DATED: the 27th day of August, 2014 Respectfully submitted,

George B. Barron GEORGE B. BARRON BARRON LAW OFFICE, PLLC SBT No.: 0187500 ATTORNEy FOR ExECuTOR

Tommy Gunn

TOMMY GUNN Attorney for Jordan Smith State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 8829990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 E-mail: tgunn@exp.net

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. DAVID EDWIN POWELL c/o: JOE D. ALFORD Attorney at Law 105 S. Market Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 26th day of August, 2014

Joe D. Alford

JOE D. ALFORD

Attorney for DAVID EDWIN POWELL State Bar No. 01012500 Attorney at Law 105 South Market Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-882-9014 Fax 409-882-0564 E-mail: jd.alford@hotmail.com

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. ALAN NEIL JOHANSSON c/o: JOE D. ALFORD Attorney at Law 105 S. Market Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 26th day of August, 2014

Joe D. Alford

JOE D. ALFORD

Attorney for ALAN NEIL JOHANSSON State Bar No. 01012500 Attorney at Law 105 South Market Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-882-9014 Fax 409-882-0564 E-mail: jd.alford@hotmail.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY LEE BLACKWELL, Deceased, were issued on August 26, 2014, in Cause No. P16911, pending in the County Court at Law, of ORANGE County, Texas, to: PAMELA KAY LAFLEUR. 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. PAMELA KAY LAFLEUR c/o: JOE D. ALFORD Attorney at Law 105 S. Market Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 26th day of August, 2014

Joe D. Alford

JOE D. ALFORD

Attorney for PAMELA KAY LAFLEUR State Bar No. 01012500 Attorney at Law 105 South Market Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-882-9014 Fax 409-882-0564 E-mail: jd.alford@hotmail.com

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