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County Record Vol. 56 No. 22

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, September 17, 2014

County reaches compromise on contract David Ball

For The Record

Some janitors who work for Orange County escaped the job chopping block after a contract was reworked at the regular meeting of the commissioners court on Monday afternoon. A contract was made last week with Members Building Maintenance LLC for janitorial services in the county. The county submitted a $166,814 annual bid. Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, estimated the county would save more than $319,000 a year using the contractor with $112,000 saved in county employees’ salaries and benefits. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux, Precinct 1 Commissioner David Dubose and Precinct 2 Commissioner Owen Burton voted yes for the amendment. Crump and Pre-

cinct 3 Commissioner John Banken voted no. There are currently eight janitorial employees on the county THIBODEAUX payroll. The company would begin on October 1, 2014. This week, County Judge Carl Thibodeaux amended the contract with Members Building Maintenance to save two employees jobs with the county from being terminated after a lengthy discussion. Thibodeaux was told by County Attorney Douglas Manning he could legally amend the contract because it hasn’t been signed yet. The two janitors with the most seniority would clean the

‘Shop Orange County’ campaign draws support A Community Message

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Bridge City and Vidor Chambers of Commerce and launched a “Shop Orange County” campaign. This campaign is designed to educate our local citizens about the many advantages to keeping our local dollars with our county retailers. This multipart series will focus on the different advantages that shopping locally will bring to our community. School has started once again for another year. Our local schools are funded based upon a combination of local and state monies combined with enrollment numbers. One of the more impactful pieces to the school funding formula is the enrollment of students. Simply put, the greater the number of students attending a given school district the greater amount of funding available to the local school system. Our local schools are funded through a combination of state and local tax money at approximately $5000 per student. Each of the school districts in Orange County earn different amounts per pupil based on property values and tax effort. However, when school district enrollments increase, so do local school budgets. When you choose to shop locally, your money helps to grow local business. Growing

businesses hire additional employees to meet the needs of their customers. These new jobs allow these employees to move their families to our area. As more families move to our county, our school districts enroll more students. This new employment not only helps to meet the needs of our local businesses and their customers. The additional enrollment to our schools also serves to benefit our community. When our schools have additional resources everyone wins. Some of the benefits are improved educational programming, additional extra-curricular resources, and increased teacher pay. These benefits come without any increase to the school tax rate. Shopping locally pays many dividends to our community. Our local businesses certainly benefit. However, the impact to the education of our children cannot be overlooked. As our schools grow and thrive, there is a direct economic benefit to our area school districts. The next time you and your family are shopping or dining out, think locally first. Our local restaurants and retailers offer exceptional service and value. But, remember, your dining and shopping experience doesn’t stop there. The families you support with your patronage help to grow and sustain our local educational system. Shop Orange County and everyone benefits. What Stays Local, Grows Local!

Expo Center and offices on FM 1442. Members Building Maintenance would not be responsible for that building but for the

rest of the county’s buildings. Their new amended contract will be for $127,458 with the county.

Mark Wimberley, maintenance supervisor, said the janitorial staff told him they are willing to do more than they

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have been doing in order to keep their jobs.“We will tighten our belts to be competitive,” Wimberley said. Thibodeaux said a portion of the salary for one of the workers at the Expo Center could be paid through rental fees to the Hotel Occupancy Tax fund. During deliberations, Thibodeaux asked for the court to reconsider the contract and keep six maintenance department employees. “We’ve asked the departments to work with us. We’ve gone from eight (employees) to six. There are other ways in balancing the budget,” he said. Thibodeaux added last week’s vote on the contract were based on eight employees being retained in the department. Crump cited $10,001 the department spent for extra help this year. Thibodeaux said the extra help could be done away with and HOT funds could also reduce the cost even more. Crump said these numbers were beyond the scope of his understanding. Banken asked Wimberley why he waited until the last hour to make this proposal. “Why not make this last year? You made no effort then to do this. When there was an opening, you went ahead and filled it when we asked you not COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Bridge City Heritage Festival Oct. 4 David Ball

For The Record

St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for the week of Sept. 8-12. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior. Winners pictured from right to left are Logan Russell, Victoria Cole, Krystal Lester.

Orange County Democrats to host honor ceremony 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.

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The Bridge City Historical Society will host the 2014 Bridge City Heritage Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, at the Bridge City Community Center and the surrounding grounds at 105 Parkside, in Bridge City. The heritage festival will feature live music, including Three Legged Dawg and Center Stage, among other performers. There will be arts and crafts, snacks and popcorn, a silent auction, and pictures/ videos of Bridge City past streaming inside the community center. There will also be a variety of food vendors, bingo, dunkin’ booth, and a children’s arcade featuring: dime toss, duck pond, ring toss, milk bottle baseball throw, Plinko, face painting, a clown, and a caricature artist and other family activities on the surrounding grounds. This year, Terry and Ella Stuebing will be honored at the festival for their years of serBC HERITAGE Page 3A

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Stategies to avoid contagions include calling mom Caroline Brewton Feature Columnist For The Record

Sickness is everywhere in the news these days. Me, I just have a cold. I get one every September, hide in my house, put on fluffy socks, take some Benadryl and sleep for three days straight. Note: this is not an effective healthcare strategy. While we may be removed from the horrors of some of the diseases making the rounds in television and the papers, most of us aren’t safe from some of the more common ailments that crop up in late summer. Especially if you’re in school. The tip I see repeatedly says prevention is the best treatment, but that becomes significantly more difficult in areas with little leg room like classrooms, or shared living spaces. You can’t stop breathing. Limiting my exposure was particularly difficult my freshman year of college, when I lived in a poorly ventilated former study room with three other girls. We had no privacy, much less a way to escape contagion. If one of us had a cold, well, tough. There was no getting away from it. (I wasn’t sure what enduring life lesson this was supposed to teach us, other than how to blow your nose in the middle of the night without waking up everyone else.) But there were things I could have done to lessen my chances of catching the bug

infection. And if you have come into contact with doorknobs or surfaces like desktops — which you might have to share with millions of Rhinovirus cells— do not touch your face until you can wash your hands. Keep hand sanitizer handy for when you can’t. The average adult touches his or her face once every three minutes, and many common ailments are the result of touching contaminated surfaces. What it boils down to is this: pay close attention to the things you come in contact with during times you’re likely to be exposed, and asking mom to send some Lysol wipes in her next care package isn’t a terrible idea, either.

du jour, if I had only been more mindful of my behavior. College is an idyllic time when many cash-strapped kids in their late teens and early twenties band together for the comCaroline Brewton mon good. Which is awesome. A lot of stuff gets passed around, like notes or food. “When someone gets Bronchitis” is a good time to stop doing that. Limit your contact with items of a sick person. Also: do not eat or drink after them. This one seems like common sense. But “The alcohol in it will kill the bug,” a common justification for sharing drinks, still got me sick. Don’t share a Coke, don’t share a margarita. Flu season is a good excuse for stinginess. In fact, I did a lot of stupid, mindless things that landed me in the health center in college. I didn’t think to wash the medicine cup that came with the half-full bottle of DayQuil from my previously sick neighbor across the hall before using it. At home, that kind of thing was done for me. In the dorms, all bets were off. I got a killer sinus

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. The 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 ccocarena@yahoo.com OR www.cowboychurchorangecounty.org

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BC Heritage Festival vice. Richard Briggs, Bridge City ISD athletic director, who has worked with the Stuebings for years said every community has that person who is willing to do the work or organize a group that others might shy away from. A community also may have that individual who sees the importance of making sure all the little details are taken care of. And then perhaps another individual who sees the ‘big picture’ and embraces the role of a leader in making sure that that ‘big picture’ remains in focus and that the positives of the community are recognized and celebrated. “Bridge City, Texas is certainly blessed to have two people who do all these things and carry them out with dignity, and with grace, and with a whole bunch of laughter!” Briggs said. “Ella and Terry Stuebing, over the course of many, many, many, many, many, many …. decades have made Bridge City a better place to live and, most importantly, have brought kindness, joy, and compassion into the lives of the people of Bridge City.” He added it is the people of Bridge City that make the city great and it is an honor to recognize Ella and Terry Stuebing as two who have made such outstanding contributions toward achieving that greatness. Terry Stuebing, known as “The Voice of the Cardinals,” was born in New Haven, Conn. Being part of a military family, he lived in various places throughout the United States and the world. In 1968, he graduated from Irvin High School in El Paso where he earned a four-year football scholarship from Sul Ross State University. After four years of playing football for the Lobos, Terry earned a BS degree and began his ca-

reer in education. He moved to Bridge City in 1974 where he began a career as a coach, teacher, activities director, junior high assistant principal, high school assistant principal, counselor and high school principal. His voice is heard Friday nights announcing football games. He is also behind the microphone for basketball and softball games. During his 35-years in education Terry earned a Masters degree from Lamar University in 1980 in special education and supervision. He also earned certifications in counseling and mid-management. Furthermore, Terry was awarded a Texas Life Membership in the PTA during his tenure. Terry has also been active in civic duties. He served on the Bridge City City Council for two terms and also served as mayor pro tem. He served on the board of directors for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce for several years and as Chamber president, too. He was named Citizen of the Year and served as parade marshal as well. Stuebing has been chairman of the Mayhaw Festival, BC Crawfish Festival and Bridge City Days to boot. Additionally, he served as the chairman of Orange County Crime Stoppers for several years. Stuebing and his wife, Ella, are members of St. Henry Catholic Church. They have four children and five grandchildren. Ella Saltzman Stuebing was born in Abbeville, La. Where she was raised in the Frenchspeaking Cajun culture. She moved to the Orange area with her family early in life. Ella attended Cove School and Bridge City High School where she graduated with the

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infamous class of 1967. She received a scholarship from The National Honor Society to further her education. In 1972, she graduated with Honors from Lamar University and began her career as a teacher. She later earned a Master’s in MidManagement and a superintendency certificate. Ella’s career in education lasted 35 years. Thirty were in Bridge City. She taught 2nd and 3rd Grades and was honored by the Texas PTA as one of Texas’ 100 “Terrific Teachers.” Her tenure included being principal at Sims Elementary and Bridge City Intermediate. Ella held several offices in the Region V Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) and was named “Region V TEPSAN of the Year.” She served on several state committees as a consultant and worked with the Texas Education Agency with the Texas State Improvement Initiative when school districts were visited for accreditation purposes. Additionally, she presented several workshops at TEPSA conventions throughout the years. Ella was awarded Life Memberships from the Texas PTA and the National PTA. Ella serves as the chairman of the Bridge City High School Alumni Association. She is a member of the board of directors of the Orange County Teachers’ Credit Union and is secretary of the St. Henry Pastoral Council. They have four children and five grandchildren. The deadline has been extended for food and craft vendors until Sept. 15. Food and craft vendors are also needed. For additional information, please contact Claudine Hogan, 409-883-8208 or Donna Riley, 409-720-7744.

to,” Banken said. “I have a serious problem with professional department managers waiting until the last minute to do this.” Wimberley answered his department went without the eighth position for most of the year and they hired only one of the two full-time positions left vacant. He also said he has never ran a budget deficit in his department in 31 years. “The court let me hire one and I hired one. We’re trying to do the best we can and do it efficiently,” he said. Thibodeaux said it will be a small price for the county to pay to keep the jobs and control the janitorial services. Crump said six individuals can’t clean the county and his office has received a “lot of calls,” complaining about buildings being unkempt. “You can’t make the numbers match,” he said. There was talk of leaving one maintenance employee at the Expo Center to work as a floater, check on the contractor, give relief to other workers and help at the center. Banken said eventually more employees will need to be hired at the Expo Center as business there continues to increase. Crump told the commissioners the county already has a contract with Members Building Maintenance.

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Donna Scales, parks supervisor, asked why can’t departments clean their own offices since she already does so at the Parks Department office. Jennifer Haney, social services director, and Jeff Kelley, emergency coordinator, said they would step up and help out so the janitors could keep their jobs. Thibodeaux asked to give Wimberley a chance to see if things work out. If not, the court can drop the contract next year. “He will be the one who has to answer,” Thibodeaux said. Mary Johnson, county auditor, said she was concerned the contractor would begin cleaning the Expo Center and stop doing so by saying they could no longer fulfill the contract and they wanted to renegotiate.

Crump said he spoked specifically with the contractor about that and was reassured they would service the building seven days a week. Dubose said he doesn’t like to balance the budget and then start to lay people off. Banken said he doesn’t see how commissioners can balance the budget and also reject the contract. Thibodeaux said they can legally award a partial bid. In other county business, Thomas Lower, regional sales director for Spy Glass Group, Inc., a cost audit firm, presented to the court a program to reduce the county’s telecommunications costs. The company was founded in 2001. The court will make their decision known next week.

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later defeated by the same Hardin County voters who elected him. *****Gone But Not Forgotten: Georgette E. Daves, 91, of Orange, died Monday, May 21. Judy, her daughter and son-in-law, Dan Batchelor live in Orange. *****Glenn Mark Brem, 42, of Orange, died Sept. 22. He is survived by wife Debra, his parents, daughters Marcie and Hollie, sons Mark and Gerald Bryant Brem, all of Orange. *****Ben White, 81, of Orange, died Sept. 22. He is survived by his wife Addie, sons Mark and David and daughter Laura May. *****Dorothy Fay Plant, 61, of Orange, died Sept. 21. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Beryl Plant. *****Joseph Dewayne Cole, 30, of Pinehurst, died Sept. 20. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard Earl Cole and Romana Guillot, brothers William Earl “Billy” and Rusty Cole. He is survived by wife Rhonda Slaughter, daughters Keral Cole, Drue Vice and son Nicholas Cole. *****Felix A. Stidham, 65, of Orange, died Sept. 22. He is survived by wife Jean and son Joe. *****Marie Sibley, 93, of Bridge City, diedSept. 24. She is survived by her sister Geraldine Stephens. *****Ellene Johnson Adams, 83, of Bridge City, died Sunday, Sept. 26. Survivors are son Benny Warr and daughter-in-law Sherry, daughters Vicki Woods and Rebel Foote. *****Leigh Colton Barron, 43, of Orange died Sept. 17.

From the Creaux’s Nest WAITING FOR FALL What A great fall-like weekend, just a teaser. Autumn around the nation begins next Tuesday, Sept. 23 but here on the Gulf Coast it usually starts a month later. I haven’t decided for sure yet but I’m thinking we’re going to have a pretty cold winter. I’ll have to watch nature a little more before I know for sure. The squirrels, birds and coons, along with the livestock, will tell you a lot if you study them. My old friend goes by the leaves on the trees he watches when the color changes or if there is early leaf fall. Honestly, I also check the old Farmer’s Almanac. Fortunately a high pressure over most of the coastal areas has protected the U.S. from a hurricane. High pressure turns the storms out to sea. I hope our prediction of no hurricanes this season holds. Keep praying for high pressure to hang over us for another month. *****I’ve got a long way to go. I would appreciate it if you would be so kind as to come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm. CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear of the death of our longtime friend Charley Johnson. Born Charles Henry Johnson, Jan. 6, 1933, he died Sept. 10 at the age of 81. Service was held Saturday, Sept. 13. He and wife Pat had owned the Wayside Inn in Bridge City. When they closed the restaurant, Charley went into home building with his sons. Pat for many years operated the restaurant at Sunset Grove Country Club. Anyone who ever met Charley will never forget him. His tobacco habit was a short, unlit cigar sticking out the side of his mouth and I will never forget his hearty laugh. He was a good man. To Pat and her entire family we extend our deepest condolences. TEXANS CHEATED WITHOUT MEDICAID EXPANSION Texas governor Rick Perry, like many other Republican governors, has rejected the $88 billion from the federal government that would fund the Medicaid provision of the Affordable Care Act. Working people make up more than half the potential beneficiaries in Texas. For the six million uninsured people in the state it’s unlikely they will be able to get insurance any other way. A study described them as cashiers, mechanics, cooks, laborers, barbers, home health aides, and many others. The blue collar workers work every day but just don’t make enough to buy health insurance and they make too much to be placed on regular Medicaid. In Texas, like in other states without Medicaid Expansion, which by the way doesn’t cost the state a dime, hospitals are feeling the pinch. They are not getting the benefit of having more of those uninsured people get coverage through Medicaid. The problem for rural hospitals is that they still have to provide care for the uninsured. The State Health Exchanges and Medicaid Expansion were supposed to reduce the percentage of the uninsured in Texas. Small rural hospitals have taken a double hit. Also are taking a big hit are counties, like Orange, that must pay for indigent care, nearly $2 million a year of tax payer money that could be cut or eliminated. A study by the Urban Institute found uninsured military veterans and spouses are being deprived of health care because they fall in the Medicaid gap and live in a state where it’s not being explored. Helping the poor, working class and otherwise get access to health care, benefits them and the rest of society. Politics is being played in Texas and other states. That hurts many citizens just became the program comes under the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Perry, as a candidate for U.S. president, believes to accept the free federal money hurts him with conservatives. On the issue Republican nominee for governor Gregg Abbott also says he will not expand the Medicaid provision if elected. Instead, the state today is spending $500 million a year and getting very little for it. Texans are being cheated and many citizens are seeing politics played with their health. In Texas, if an employee earns less than $11,300 a year they fall in the gap and can’t buy into any insurance program, unlike states that provide the Medicaid Expansion at no cost to the state. Many lives could be saved under the program. Some Republican red states have discovered the foolishness of not being in the program and have expanded the Federal Medicaid program for their citizens. It doesn’t make sense not to. The voters should be aware that there are times to play political games but not with the lives of good hard working citizens who have been put in a health trap by the politicians. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004 Rex Peveto is a candidate for State Representative, Dist. 19, running against incumbent Mike Hamilton. Peveto claimed Hamilton supported Tom DeLay’s plan to redistrict Southeast Texas and transfer local congressional power to Houston. Peveto said on July 7, 2003, Hamilton voted against an amendment which would have left the congressional line unchanged and Jim Turner as congressman. (Editor’s note: Rex lost the race because of a big block vote in Hardin County. Rex, like his dad Wayne, would have been a good representative. Hamilton was

40 Years Ago-1974 Judge Marlin Shelton was admitted to Orange Memorial Hospital but the only room available was in the maternity ward. Reports are the Judge fit right in and is doing better.*****Mrs. H.N. Litton, Bridge City high School librarian is the new president of the Business and Professional Women’s club. She is also district director for Dist. 5 of the Texas State Teachers. Her husband, Moe, is athletic trainer and biology teacher at B.C. high. They have two daughters, Mrs. Billy Peveto and Mickey Litton. Other B&PW officers are: Mrs. Billy Hoffpauir, Mrs. Buddy Gillis, Mrs. Charles Patton, Mrs. Neil Brumfield, Mrs. Melvin Hatton. (Editor’s note: Did you notice they didn’t use ladies first names back then.)*****The Bridge City Rotary club was formed the first week in Sept. Jerry Pesson as elected president. The club was sponsored by the Orange Rotary club. *****Edna Travis is the new owner of MeMa’s. Former owners the Crafts are moving to Kansas. *****Several former Bridge City football players were spotted at the Cardinal football game Friday night. Steve Worster came in to watch his little brother Gary play. Langston Fall was in from Lamar, where he has been hampered by a pulled hamstring. Jimmy Lacomb and Mark Dunn were down from UTA just for a few hours before having to return to their own football pads. The Cards lost a hard fought game to Nederland 27-12. Outstanding for B.C. despite the loss were quarterback Richard Slaydon and Robbie Truncale, linebacker Charlie Hillebrandt and Tony Mulhollan, speedster.*****Hare’s Feed and Grain Co. opens on Tulane Road. Alton Hare is president of the new corporation. *****Doug Patterson has had a successful season pitching pro-baseball. Now he’s back at his winter job at Butler-Baker. He’s back just in time for the new 1975 model of Pontiac. *****Billie Ewing, H.D. Pate’s legal secretary is going to have a baby. Betty Ess is holding down the fort at Pate’s. *****Orange attorney Murray Harris has been appointed to chief clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. *****Dammest thing you ever saw; Doug Harrington tried to tackle a cow. The cow went for a touchdown. She walked all over that dude. He protected his face of course, that’s the only place she didn’t walk on. He’s bruised everywhere else. *****Wayne Mires and his two younger brothers, Burt and Del, are the new operators of Silver Dollar Liquor store, formerly Mid-Way. Their mom Bernice Mires will run the store during daytime hours. They have completely remodeled the old store and put in a wine cellar. They also have Delta Downs racing forms and programs. *****Peggy Young, Miss Bridge City, will ride a float in the sixth annual Bridge City Day celebration. Sheriff Allen “Buck” Patillo is parade marshal. Festivities began at 11:30 a.m. at Hatton school grounds. Games, chunk-n-dunk booth, food and much more will be available. An auction will be held with Jimmy Wimberly as auctioneer. A big, night street dance at Hughes Food Store parking lot on Texas Ave. will also be held. A FEW HAPPENINGS Last week was a happy week around the Dunn home place. Grandson Sean Cade Gros, who completed Coast Guard boot camp with Charlie Company, Cape May, New Jersey, and was able to fly home for a quick four day visit. The family is extremely proud of Sean. Getting into the Coast Guard is not easy and he was on a one year waiting list before he was accepted. He is stationed at Hampton Bays, New York. Sean is Karen’s middle son. Also visiting last week was Phyl’s sister Jo Ann who lives in Hot Springs, AK.*****A belated happy birthday to a wonderful lady Gladys Hall of Orange, who turned 95 last Saturday, Sept. 13. Ms. Hall, a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church, was honored at the church with a party attended by more than 100 people. Keep on keeping on Ms. Gladys.*****Also celebrating his 90th birthday was our longtime friend Grady Johnson, former mayor of Pinehurst, affectingly called the “Governor of Pinehurst.” Grady and Neighbor Cox, both turned 90 this week. They are both from Shelby County, in East Texas, and they are both great guys with East Texas values.*****My thoughts today are with Linda “Granny” Newton. The biggest losses in her life occurred on Sept. 26, in different years. On Sept. 26, 1990, she lost her beautiful daughter Ruby Ann Sutton Beard. Age 20, in a auto accident. On Sept. 26, 2008, she lost her son Edward Cason Newton, only 34 years old to double pneumonia. Then on Sept. 26, 2012, Linda lost her husband Clarence Dale Newton, age 76, who died of an accident. Sept. 26 seems to be a special day for this good lady but what a sad day it must be.*****We spoke with Judge Derry Dunn Tuesday. He is scheduled to go to the hospital in Houston every Wednesday for doctors to try a new medication. According to the Judge, “They are treating him with some stuff about the size of a postage stamp that they stuff in the cut. The cost is $500.” He will try to go into the office for a couple hours a day. Meanwhile, Judge Menard has been handling his case load and the other JP’s are also filling in on calls. He also said he has a great office staff.*****May I suggest the Tunnel Boat Races this weekend, Sept. 19 to 21. It’s fun for the entire family. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Free admission and on Sept. 19, a free concert at the Pavilion, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring “American Sons. ”*****A few folks celebrating their special day: Sept. 17, is a special day for a special lady, Darlene Montagne, who celebrates today. Also celebrating are Lynda Stout and Chase Burch. *****Pretty Nelda Kressman, Fred’s better half, celebrates on Sept. 18. Also Debra Gauthier, Ben Ludwig and Helen Peddy. They share birthdays with Lance Armstrong and Frankie Avalon. *****On Sept. 19, Mike Zenos celebrates. He is attending college at SFA and was due to get a new wheel chair last week. Also celebrating is our longtime friend Chief George Navarro,

head of security at BCISD and sometimes coach. Best wishes also to Leslie Sparks and Sue Plagens. ***They share their big day with Jimmy Fallon, Bill Medley and actor Jeremy Irons. *****On Sept. 20, Gay Dale Ferguson, Susan Pennington, John Clark and Rita Morris celebrate. They share this day with Phillip Phillips, American Idol winner and also actress Sophia Loren. *****On Sept. 21, Bobby “Cowboy” Cormier, the boy who grew up in the Orange oilfield, celebrates another one. Also having a birthday is Orange County employee Ruthie Hannigan and Janice Kelly, retired from B.C. Elementary. They share their day with Faith Hill, Stephen King and Bill Murray.*****On Sept. 22, Newly wed Miranda Fisette Coulter, the sweet smile at Sonic, celebrates, Also Matthew and Michael Broussard, Donna Broomes and Beverly Nixon. They share birthdays with Joan Jett and Shari Belafonte. *****On Sept. 23, our own Penny LeLeux celebrates another one as does our buddy Tommy Simar. Bridge City Bank’s new employee Julie Saltzman Sandife rcelebrates as does Dorothy Roddam and BCISD Computer Networking employee Jeremy Cooper. They share this day with Bruce Springsteen, Julio Iglesias and Coach John Harbaugh.*****Ms. Pearl is doing somewhat better but it seems her home from now on will be with Beverly and Jody. Fortunately she will be able to keep her same phone number. We pray for her continued improvement.*****We were sorry to learn that attorney Lynwood Sanders had to be rushed to the hospital Tuesday. Best wishes for his improvement. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Delana Huebel, Lynda Stout, Mark Anderson, Chase Burch, Ben Ludwig, Debra Gauthier, Helen Peddy, Joey Tutt, Joy Evans, Kara Killman, Mark Milligan, Mike Zenos, Sue Plagens, Cecil Byers, Dreaux Minchew, George Navarro, Jimmy Prewitt, Leslie Sparks, David Yeats, Matthew Carter, Michael Wuske, Michelle Jaarah, Rita Morris, Susan Pennington, Caitlin Ziller, Gary McAllister, Jan Thurman, John Clark, Lucille Powell, Ruthie Hannegan, Bobby Cormier, Mary Rawls, Ronnie Teaff, Vernon Murray, Howdy Dawson, Janice Kelly, Jenny Sims, Jonah Thurman, Lorayne Welch, Beverly Mixon, Brooks Tally, Connie Arnold, Donna Broomes, Matthew Broussard, Michael Broussard, Miranda Fisette, Noah Burns, Penny LeLeux, James Broom, Julie Saltzman, Mark Kelly, Megan Fontenot, Sammy Pratt, William Dotson, Jayna Campbell, George Mullins, Jeremy Cooper, Katie Baker, Laura Roberts and Lindsey Kimbrow. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Felix Comeaux’s boy Gosleaux got all caught up in the patriotic spin after 9-11 and he wanted to do his part by joining the Army and going to Afghanistan to get bin Laden and his terrorist. He caught da Greyhound bus on Highway 90 and rode to Lafayette. He walk in da Army recruitment office and he tell dat soldier in uniform, “My name is Gosleaux Comeaux and to da war me, I’m ready to go. Dey sign him up and put him on da next bus to Fort Polk. Wen he got dere, they gave him some toot paste and a toot brush, den dey sent him to da Army dentist. He pulled tree of Gosleaux teets. Den dey gave Gosleaux some shampoo and a hairbrush. Wen he came back da barber cut all of his hair off. Next dey gave him a jock strap. Poor Gosleaux ain’t been heard from since. He went AWOL 13 years ago, him. C’EST TOUT Last week President Obama spoke to the nation about the United States plans and strategy to conform the ISIS situation. He and the generals, along with the Pentagon, have laid out well thought out plans for air strikes. Ground troops will be made up of Iraqi and other coalition forces. The President has asked for congressional support. Already they want to play politics, drag their feet and stall by debating the issue. They will never vote before the election. Anytime our Commander-in-Chief declares a war effort that should be the water’s edge for all Americans. Within forty minutes after the President’s address to the nation Sen. John McCain was on three different networks criticizing our governments plan. He wants troops on the ground. He and Sen. Graham wanted troops on the ground in Syria and the Ukraine. By now we would have had many youngsters killed or maimed. The President’s plan in the Ukraine, the sanctions against Russia, has worked without losing one American. Putin has backed down. Today there are no troops in the Ukraine. Gen. Petraeus shot down McCain’s attacks and said the Commander-in-Chief is making the right calls in Iraq. On “Meet the Press” Sunday Jim Baker said today’s problems in Iraq go back to the invasion and occupation of Iraq by the U.S. At the time Baker warned President Geo. W. Bush not to invade. He said, “If you break it, it can’t never be put back together again.” McCain and Graham will never be satisfied with any strategy that doesn’t include U.S. boots on the ground. We have the war mongers and the fear mongers. Social media is loaded with false information, even that ISIS is crossing our southern borders. The talk at FOX News and talk radio seems to be very un-American. In time of conflict when you criticize our Commander- in-Chief, you hurt America’s image around the world, while he is trying to gain support for this important and dangerous conflict. There is a time when politics stops at the water’s edge and this is it. I have confidence that the President won’t lead us off into a war that will cost many American lives. He is being criticized for his foreign policy but look at the entire picture. He hasn’t done too badly. McCain wanted to leave 40,000 troops in Iraq. Many would have died in a conflict with terrorist. Iraq under Saddam had a high middle class, fine universities and no weapons of mass destruction. Obama didn’t break it. This is not the time to not stand with him.*****Well, I’ve gotta go. Probably said too much already but I dislike people who claim to be patriotic and when the gig is up they fold. We’re one country, we best become united. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 17, 2014 •

Community Bulletin Board Strutters host youth damce clinic e Bridge City Strutters will host the “future Strutters” Clinic Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Bridge City High School Cafeteria from 8:30 – noon for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students. Come and learn the “Fight Song” and “School Song” and perform with the Bridge City Strutters in the Spirit Line at the Oct. 10 home football game. Cost is $35 and includes a “Future Strutter” t-shirt. Registration forms are at all schools and registration deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Farmer’s Market Wed. & Sat.

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.

WO-S vs Silsbee tickets

Ticket sales for the WO-S vs. Silsbee varsity football game will be on sale in the WO-S athletic oﬃce the following days and times this week: Wednesday – 1:00-3:00 pm, ursday – 9:00-12:00, and 1:003:00 pm, and Friday – 9:00-12:00 pm only. Ticket prices are $5 for reserved and $2 for students. All tickets at the gate are $5.

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.

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 409-5536180 OR Ramona Henson at 409-735-4416 or . If no answer please leave your name and number— your call will be returned.

Stark Class of ’54 sets 60th reunion

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 email please contact Joette Evans Webb at jwebb4@gt.rr.com or call 409-883-9432 or her cell 409-920-8683.

Stark, WO class 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 (8828665) or go to garrettlydia55@yahoo.com. On Facebook go to Lutcher Stark and West Orange classes of 1974.

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% 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 Sept. 30. Scrap metal may be donated to the Bisson fundraiser by calling the business at 8860075.

Starlight COGIC hosts Family, Friends Day

Everyone is invited to Family and Friends Day at Starlight Church of God in Christ, in Orange, at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21. ere will be great praise and worship, the Word of God, and food and fellowship. Come and join Superintendent E.B. Lindsey and First Lady Josie Lindsey with the entire Starlight family for Family and Friends Day. e church is located at 2800 Bob Hall Rd.

Gros graduates from basic Sean Cade Gros, a Bridge City High graduate, graduated Sept. 5 from the Coast Guard Training Center, at Cape May, New Jersey. He is now stationed at Shinnecock Station, Hampton Bays, New York. e Shinnecock Station is part of the United States Coast Guard’s maritime security. is uniformed military branch performs national security services along the maritime border of the Shinnecock region. He is the son of Karen and George Gros.

Sean Gros

Orange County Health/Restaurant Inspections Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from Sept. 1 through Sept. 15:

Walmart #457, 1350 N. Main St. Vidor – Score – 100 On Your Way Too, 110 S. Main St., Vidor. Store name and address are needed on all bags of ice sold at store. Score – 96 Chef Leo’s China Bistro, 345 N. Main St., Vidor – Inside of mop sink, walls and equipment in kitchen area needs to be cleaned of old foods. Also need to discard all broken/unused equipment from storage room. Score – 97 Crystal Seafood, 1609 16th St., Orange – Pre-opening inspection, no score. Little Flock Daycare, 8257 Hwy. 87 N., Little Cypress – Roach feces found in storage cabinets. Score – 97 Little Cypress Intermediate School, 2300 Allie Payne Rd., Orange – Score – 100 Wok D’Lite, 33 Strickland Dr., Orange – Eggrolls out of temperature, need to date all foods in cooler/freezer, molded lemons found, storing baking powered in old paint can, storing chicken fat used for chicken broth on cardboard box lids in freezer. All foods need to be covered. Dead roaches found, outdated drinks found, all storage equipment/shelves, pots, pans, and vents above woks, A/C vents, floors in back storage room and inside walk-in coolers needs to be cleaned and sanitized. All broken/unused equipment needs to be discarded. Score – 77 Tracy Seafood and Wing, 715 Texas Ave., Suite 1, Bridge City – Found fish, chicken wings and rice out of proper temperature temperature, employee found eating in back storage room, need to label and date all foods

in coolers/freezers, several cans were bulging at top and bottom of can. Score – 83 Orangefield Elementary School, 10288 Hwy. 105, Orangefield – Score – 100 Bridge City Middle School, 300 Bower St., Bridge City – Score – 100 Horrnito’s Mexican Grill, 10930 Hwy. 12, Mauriceville - Need to date and label all foods inside coolers/freezers, no hot water was found at the hand washing station – need to repair, motor was dripping water into bucket in reachin cooler – need to repair. Score – 89 Kimbo’s Concessions, 8752 Hwy. 12, Mauriceville – Restaurant moved

locations. No score. Traditions Daycare, 19400 Hwy. 62, Orange – Score – 100 Romano’s 8:31 Italian, 995 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City – Need to label/date all foods inside coolers/freezers, ice scoop found on top of ice, mold was found snide ice machine and storage racks inside cooler and freezers are beginning to rust – need repair. Score – 93 Donut Hole, 1609 16th St., Orange – All foods inside coolers and freezers need to be labeled and dated, using same pan liner to bake kolaches,storing boxes of shortening on the floor, found sausages and eggs at unsafe temperatures. Score – 87

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Deaths and Memorials

Leland Sonier, Sr. Orange

Leland Sonier, Sr., 72, of Orange, passed away Sept. 14, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, ursday, Sept. 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be from 5:008:00 PM, Wednesday Sept. 17 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on Nov. 24, 1941, He was the son of Vores Sonier and Lucille (Pruitt) Sonier. Leland was a retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vores and Lucille Sonier; wife, Betty Sonier; brothers, Floyd Sonier, Edward Sonier, and Jerry Wayne Sonier. He is survived by his children, Leland Sonier, Jr. and wife, Cindy of Orange, Ricky Sonier and wife, Connie of Spring; grandchildren, Michael Sonier, Mathew Sonier, Misty Sonier, and Blake Sonier; great-grandchildren, Kaiden Zavadil, Madison Sonier, and Preston Sonier; brothers, L. J. Sonier, Dudley Sonier; and his half-sister, Gladys Martin.

James DeLoach, Jr. James Berry DeLoach, Jr., passed away Sept. 11, at Catherine's Hospital, after a long battle with an illness. He is now happy with his Lord, and family in heaven. James was born March 15, 1963 to James Berry DeLoach, Sr. and Madgielean Ruth Hobdy DeLoach, in Winnﬁeld, La. e family moved to Orange when he was four years old. At a young age he dedicated his life to Christ and became an active member of Starlight Baptist Church, in Orange. James completed his high school education at West Orange-Stark High School in 1981. He was a longtime, loyal member of the Gate City Lodge #31 Masons, in Orange, becoming a Master Mason. He attended Prairie View A&M University, in Prairie View. During his education, he was class a photojournalist, and perfected his art for the school newspaper, and fellow students. He then served our country in the U.S. Navy as Chaplain's assistant and protector. Most of his service was at Great Lakes Naval Center in N. Chicago, Il. In 1992 he completed his service, receiving an honorable discharge, and relocated to Kenosha, Wi. He worked at Walmart photography studio for several years and went back rot school in 1997. He attended Gateway Tech for two years for graphic art and photography, and began his own photo studio, Artistic Expressions. He joined Second Baptist Church, helped teach Sunday school and did photography work for his parishioners at events. He met his good friend, Linda Bergstrom in 1992, and together they raised two sons - James Berry DeLoach III, and Robert

M. Bergstrom. James was preceded by his mother, and twin sister, Veronica Una. He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, James Berry DeLoach, Sr.; sister, Jacqueline E. DeLoach Rachal, of Orange; friends, Linda Bergstrom and Ernest Coleman; their sons, James and Robert; niece, Victoria Rachal, of Beaumont; Uncle, Sebron (Tonitte) DeLoach, of Shreveport, La.; Aunt, Margaret (Perry) Hollingsworth, of Winnﬁeld, and a host of cousins and friends.

Raymond Masters Orange Raymond Harold Masters, 67, of Orange, passed away Sept. 13, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM,  u r s d a y, Sept. 18, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Travis Hood and the Rev. Jeff Bell. A gathering of family and friends will begin at one hour prior to the service. Born in Delhi, La, July 30, 1947, he was the son of Henry Raymond Masters and Marcell Elizabeth (Greer) Cooper. Raymond was a QA inspector for Texas Dry Dock and several other companies. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post 2775 and Cove Baptist Church. Raymond was a wonderful husband, father, and pappy. He had two other loves in his life, his dachshunds, Cleo and Coco. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Wendi Lynne Skinner. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Judy Masters of Orange; children, Belynda Skinner of Pollock, La, Kristi Neff of West Orange, and James Lowe of Orange; grandchildren, Jalee Grace Neff, Nickolas Lowe, Dace Lowe, Madeline Lowe, and Mary Rose; sister, Dewona “Dee” Masters Collins of Orange; niece, Donna Collins; and nephew Steven Collins.

Opal Bartley Orange Opal C. “Tiny” Bartley 85, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, at e Meadows Nursing Home in Orange. She was a lifelong native of Orange. , born March 20, 1929, to William and S u s i e (Moore) Perry who preceded her in death. Opal worked for West Orange-Stark School, and retired in 1996 after 27 years of service in the cafeteria. She was a member of Old First Orange Baptist Church. Her loving husband, Jack Bartley Sr. preceded her in death after 48 years of marriage. Also

preceding her in death were her brothers; George Perry, L.J. Perry, William Ray Perry, sister, Doris Marie Benson all of Orange. She is survived by daughter, Judy (Rusty) Granger of Orange; son Jack Jr. (Holly Brady) Bartley of little Cypress; grandchildren, Angie (Scotty) Wilson, Christopher Granger of Orange, Adrienne, Landon, and Cameron Bartley all of Houston; greatgrandchildren Scotty Jr and Ruby Wilson of Orange, Nevaeh Granger of Oklahoma and Izabella Granger of Kentucky; sisters, Mary (Kate) Young and Shirley Brister of Little Cypress; and brother, Tommy (Marilyn) Perry of Mauriceville. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating will be Pastor Harold Nazworth of First Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be, Chris Granger, Michael Brister, Landon Bartley, Cameron Bartley, Larry Joe Perry, and Ronnie Perry.

Holland Bohannan Port Neches Holland “Bo” Bohannon, 98, a resident of the Golden Triangle for over 40 years passed away peacefully from this life, surrounded by his family, Sept. 13, at his home in Port Neches. Holland “Bo” was born June 26, 1916 to William Jackson and Georgia Bohannon in Hopper, A. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and greatgreat grandfather. He kept the Lord first in his life and was a faithful and longtime member of the Church of Christ. Holland married Irene Feb 4, 1939. ey were the love of each other’s lives for 69 years and showed our family what true love is. He moved his family to Beaumont in 1959 and soon after became the owner and operator of North 11th Street Automotive Service. Holland enjoyed camping and fishing at Rayburn with Irene, and gardening. He is survived by his sister, Ruby Bohannon of Arkansas; daughters, Jean Bohannon, and Joy Kirkland, both of Conroe, and Jackie Ward of Port Neches; grandchildren, Cynthia O’Connor; Karen Roblin and her husband, Randy, of Beaumont; Gay O’Connor of Houma, La; Karol O’Connor of North Little Rock, Ar; Lesa Wiedenfeld and her husband, Carl, of Nederland; Tiffany Falcon and her husband, Brandon, of Clear Lake; Chuck Kirkland of Conroe; Nicole Duhon and her husband, Darien, of Orange; and Daniel Ward and his wife, Kristina, of Groves; 15 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene; brothers, Fay and Robert Bohannon; and granddaughter, Vicki O’Connor. e family would like to extend a special thank you to all involved in the special care given to our Dad by A-Med Hospice and We Care. A gathering of Mr. Bohannon’s family and friends were held

Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Broussard’s in Nederland, with committal at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Shane Cassell LaPorte Shane Hollis Cassell, 27, of LaPorte, died Friday, Sept. 5, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, of a brain aneurysm, and a massive brain hemorrhage. Shane was born June 17, and grew up in LaPorte. He graduated from LaPorte High School in 2006. Shane was a sensitive, kindhearted generous young man who loved fishing, camping, working on car and truck engines, and riding around town in his truck. He enjoyed fishing the waters from Lake Sam Rayburn to Austin, and from Wyoming to Galveston. Most of all, he loved his family, and his dog, Hunter. Shane’s last act of generosity was to donate his organs so that he could give to several people who were so desperately depending on a new organ in order to live. Shane was preceded in death by his Paw-Paw, Bob Hollis, of Bridge City; and cousin, Gary Hollis, of Orange. Survivors include his mother, Beth Hollis Cassell, of LaPorte, formerly of Bridge City; father, DonCassell, and stepmother, Bobbie, of Alvin; grandmother, Virginia Hollis, of Bridge City; Aunt, Diana Hollis Burris; uncle and aunt, Bobby and Tina Hollis, all of Orange; cousins, Darrin and Korey Burris, and Bryan Hollis. Pallbearers were Michael Barnes, Ryan Gilbert, Chris Murphy, Jesse Moore, Tank, and Chris Utzman. Funeral services were held under the direction of Grand View Funeral Home in Pasadena, with Dr. Mark Redd officiating. e burial service was officiated by Elder Gerald Read, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery Memorial Park, in Orange. Additional information may be found at www.grandviewfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the “Shane Hollis Cassell Memorial Fund” at Wells Fargo Bank, 1001 Hwy. 146 S., LaPorte, Tx. 77571, to help pay for Shane’s medical, lifeflight, and funeral expenses.

Ruth Cooper Orange Ruth Ann Cooper, 71, of Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family, Sept. 12. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. David Millner of Calvary Baptist Church in Orange oﬃciating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Born in Center, on March 11, 1943, she was the daughter of Hardy Stanley and Eppie (Graves) Stanley. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She cherished all of her little “chickadees”. She enjoyed cooking for her family dur-

ing the holidays and was famous for her chocolate pie. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Clara Risinger; brother, Robert Lee Stanley and her nephew, Ricky Risinger. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Earl Cooper of Orange; daughters, Deborah Cooper McHugh and husband, Timmy of Highlands, Becky Cooper Byley and husband, Roy of Woodville, and Pam Cooper Toney and husband, Rory of Orange; grandchildren, Mac McHugh and wife, Kadi, Josh Franz and wife, Ashley, Jenny McHugh Clement and husband, Zach, Wayne Byley, Hayley Toney and Brooke Byley; greatgrandchildren, Graci McHugh, Bryce Franz, Emma McHugh, Ashlynn Franz and Charlie Claire Clement. Serving as pallbearers will be Rory Toney, Roy Byley, Timmy McHugh, Prentice Cooper, Zach Clement, Harry Jones and Jimmy McHugh. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Byley, Josh Franz and Mac McHugh.

Richard Pachuca Orange Richard Pachuca, Jr., 73, of Orange, passed away Sept. 10, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Chaplain Kevin Trinkle oﬃciated. Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Feb. 10, 1941, he was the son of Richard R. Pachuca, Sr. and Alexandria (Alejandro) Pachuca. Richard worked as a welder for PBG in Lake Charles. He loved ﬁshing and hunting, especially duck hunting. Richard owned a horse ranch at one time and sold quarter horses. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Cristina Garcia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jackie A. Pachuca; grandchild Makayla Garcia; brother, Rudy Pachuca ; and his sisters, Bobbie Toomey, Dora Lowe, and Lupe Brown all of Orange.

Susan Wood Vidor Susan D. Wood, 53, of Vidor, died Monday, Sept. 1, at her residence. A native of Groves, Susan was a longtime resident of Vidor, and a cook with Gary’s Coffee Shop in Bridge City. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A casual gathering to enjoy a favorite of hers, coﬀee, was held Friday, Sept. 12, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Turning Point Church in Vidor.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents Caroline “Dean” and Percy Ray Flanigan, Sr., along with her brother Buster Flanigan. Susan is survived by her husband, James Wood of Vidor; daughters, Shawna Wood of Woodville, and Sonya Wood of Orange; brothers, Wayne Flanigan and wife Emily of Bronson, Percy “Junior” Flanigan and wife Amanda of Vidor; sisters Carolyn Kornegay and Connie Flanigan both of Vidor; ﬁve grandchildren, Bladon, Bailey, Braxton, Cayson, and Brody. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make contributions directly to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Daniel Ryder Orange Daniel T. “Dan” Ryder, Jr., 68, of Orange, passed away Sept. 10, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. Randy Branch officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Houston, on Oct. 25, 1945, he was the son of Daniel T. Ryder and Marviana (Garrison) Ryder. Dan grew up in Port Neches during the time of doowop music and hot rod cars. He liked fast cars and drove a Mustang for many years. He graduated from Port Neches High School in 1963, and then went on to attend Lamar University. Dan served in the U. S. Navy from 1966-1971. Dan and Sue lived for 19 fun years together, filled with beach music and Jimmy Buffett concerts. He enjoyed Florida sunsets from Pensacola to Key West. Dan’s favorite beach locations were Gulf Shores, AL and Fort Morgan, AL. He enjoyed photography, woodworking, and trains of all kinds. From his years spent working with computers at DuPont, he continued his interest in everything computer related, after his retirement as a CAD system manager. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel T. Ryder and Marviana “Sis” McCarty. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ryder; daughters, Kate Kalstein and husband, Jon of Denver, Co., and Megan Gerald and husband, Brandon of Texas City; grandchildren, Parker and Quinn Kalstein of Denver, and Payton Gerald of Texas City; brother, Brian Ryder and wife, Kerry of Leander; niece, Bekah Ryder of College Station; mother-in-law, Margaret Louviere, and brotherin-law, Mike Louviere, both of Orange; and numerous other family and many, many Parrot Head friends throughout the

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Deaths and Memorials world. Serving as pallbearers were Xavier Guzman, Daniel Guzman, Bill Benoit, Dusty Benoit and his former PN-G classmates, Herky McCutcheon and Roy Ramke, Jr. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to the campaign to Save the Orange Depot: www.orangetxdepot.org, or Friends of the Orange Depot c/o First Financial Bank P. O. Box 730 Orange, TX 77631.

Hazel Hooper New Braunfels Hazel B. Hooper, 91, of New Braunfels, formerly of Orange, passed away Tu e s d a y Sept. 9, in New Braunfels. She was born in Orange, on Dec. 9, 1922, to Davis and A g n e s (Morgan) Bertrand. She married John Hooper April 22, 1942. He preceded her in death Dec. 29, 2003. Hazel was a member of McDonald Baptist Church in Orange and enjoyed spending time with her family. When her daughter Carolyn was in school, Hazel was always active in the PTA. Survivors include her daughter Carolyn Shoemake and husband Larry of New Braunfels; sisters, Wanda Bergeron and husband Clarence of Orange and Edna Vercher of Orange; two grandchildren, Amy Wilson and husband Fred of Luling, and Russell Shoemake and wife Kristin of Boise, Id.; three great grandchildren, Kayla Hamilton and husband Patrick of Seguin, Noah Shoemake and Sydney Shoemake, both of Boise; three greatgreat grandchildren, John Hamilton, Emma Hamilton, and Liam Hamilton. e funeral service was conducted at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Sept. 12. Interment followed at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park, New Braunfels. Memorial donations may be

given to Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, Texas 78130, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Charles Johnson Orange Charles Henry Johnson, 81, of Orange, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were held S a t u r d a y, Sept. 13, at e Cowboy Church of O r a n g e County, with the Rev. E. Dale Lee oﬃciating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in Dallas, Jan. 6, 1933, Charles was the son of Henry and Margaret Johnson. He Graduated in 1959 from the University of Corpus Christi, where he played basketball and has remained active with alumni athletes over the years. He and Pat owned and operated the Wayside Inn in Bridge City from 1974-1984. His later years were spent building homes with his sons, Mike, Bobby, and his grandson Jeremiah. Charles is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patsy Johnson, and sons, Micheal and Bobby Jack, all of Bridge City, Keith and wife Tracey of Denver, Co; sisters, Jeannine and husband Bob Baker of Dallas, Joann Hanes of Denton; and sister-in-law, Shirley and husband Tom McCollum. He is also survived by his 12 beloved grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Serving as Pallbearers were his grandchildren, Jeremiah, Jacob, Jessica, Michael, Cory, Laci, Kree, Aidan, Katie, Leah, and David. Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to the Cowboy Church Building Fund, 673 FM 1078, Orange, Texas 77632.

Juanita Vann Sastre-Mayo Orange Juanita Vann Sastre-Mayo, 95, of Orange, passed away on Sept. 12, at e Meadows in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Sept. 15, at St. H e n r y Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. George Kidangen. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Port Lavaca, on Sept. 8, 1919, she was the daughter of Francisco Garza and Jovita (Rendon) Garza. Juanita was a great mother, wife and friend. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield and will be missed by all. She is survived by her spouse, Jesse Sastre-Mayo of Orange; daughters, Norma Barnett of Orangefield, Delia Muckelrath and husband, Phillip of Bridge City and Irene Navarro and husband, Pete of Bridge City; son, Joe Vann and wife, Suzonne of Orange; siblings, Elisa Gonzales, Al Sosa and Damaso Sosa; five grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and five great-greatgrandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Joe Ivy Vann, Ron Muckelrath, George Navarro, Justin Navarro, Tyler Tibbitts, and Donavon Weldon II. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Roy, Dustin Tibbitts, Billy Melancon, Jeremy Vann, and Juan Cantu.

John Cleven Orange John Junior “ Sonny “ Cleven, 84, of Mauriceville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born Aug. 5, 1930 in Utica, Wi. to John Syvernious Cleven and Josephine Freda (Rahberger) Cleven, he was owner and operator of a repair shop where he worked as a mechanic, and was also a machinist. He served his

country proudly as a veteran of the United States Army from 1951 until 1959, receiving an hono r a b l e d i s c h a rg e . He was of the Catholic faith. John had a very strong work ethic; he enjoyed taking care of his yard and will be remembered as a very giving and generous man who enjoyed spending time with his family. John is preceded in death by his Maw and Paw; and his sisters, Florence Wierenga, Beatrice Ender, Irene Johnson and Ella

Marie Langlois. ose who will most cherish his memory are his daughter, Cindy Boudreaux and husband, Don of Highlands; sons John Russell Cleven of Pasadena, Michael Edward Cleven of Cedar Park, Jeﬀrey David Cleven and wife, Makayla Khalid of Mauriceville, and William Joseph Cleven and Connie Calvert of Pasadena; sisters, Joyce Heisig, Eunice Welch and Mary Viner; brothers, Jim Cleven and wife, Marlene, Tom Cleven and wife, Joanne and Frank Cleven and wife, Kathy. John is also survived by numerous grandchildren,

great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:15 P. M. ursday, Sept. 18, at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Honors will be provided by the Fort Sam Houston Honor Guard Team. A gathering of John’s family and friends will be from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

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A quick whistle brings hummingbird memories Melodie McClain For e Record Once in a while a creature of the wild will interact with a human in a bizarre and special way. Bridge City resident, Gary Boudreaux, has recently experienced one of those unique happenings. Boudreaux moved to Bridge City about three years ago. He lives with his wife, Shirley, on Dixie Drive behind the Post Office. A few weeks ago he was in his back yard “working around my shack”, he said, getting his lawn mowers ready to mow. A bird chirping wildly caught his attention so he came out of his shed to see what the ruckus was all about. He spotted a young Mockingbird sitting on his privacy fence chirping its little head off. He started walking towards it, curious as to why it was being so loud. “e closer I got, the more it chirped,” laughed Boudreaux. He moved gradually closer to the bird until he was about three feet away from it. e bird stayed put on the fence and was not afraid. Astonished, he called to Shirley to come outside and see what was happening. Again, the little bird did not fly away as they approached it. She could hardly believe it either. e couple noticed a blue band on the bird’s leg. Boudreaux decided to take it a step further, moved in closer and stuck out his finger to see if it would hop on. Sure enough, that’s just what it did. “It was a weird phenomenon,” he said. With the bird on his finger, he walked over to his grandchildren’s swing set and let it perch on a bar. He tried feeding it some birdseed, but it was too young to crack the seeds. So he sliced some seedless grapes and put them in cold, ice water. “It really loved that,” Boudreaux stated. e bird stayed all evening, seeming to enjoy hanging out around the swing set. e next morning, Boudreaux’s new feathered friend was still close by, chirping away. Boudreaux gave a whistle and the fearless bird flew to the swing set for another visit. Because of the blue band on its leg, he decided to name it “Bandy” and for six more days Bandy came calling

when Boudreaux would whistle. One afternoon, when he was trying to take some pictures, Bandy decided to perch first on the camera, and then jumped from his shoulder right up onto his head. “e grandkids and a few neighbors found it all quite interesting,” he added. Boudreaux was curious about the band on Bandy’s leg and started asking around about it. A bird lover from the bird watching trail in Bridge City, said the bird may have fallen out of the nest and been raised by humans for a short time until it could fly. e blue band would let them be able to identify the bird as the one they had cared for if they saw it again. is would explain why Bandy does not have a normal fear of humans and did not fly away when Boudreaux approached it. A woman employee at the botanical gardens told Boudreaux the blue band was used to identify a bird’s flight patterns and habits. She added that he should enjoy the unusual interaction while it lasted with Bandy because he, or she, would soon fly away. Her prediction proved to be correct. Boudreaux hasn’t seen Bandy for several weeks. But now and then he gives a whistle, just in case his extraordinary, chirpy friend is close by.

Shelly Wheatley, center, received the Employee of the Month Award from the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce for the month of September.

Wheatley named BCCC Sept. Employee e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Shelly Wheatley on receiving the Employee of the Month award for September. Shelly was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by B. J. Hanneman at the Sept. 9, monthly networking coffee hosted by ayer Dance Academy in Orangefield. Shelly also received gifts from the following businesses: Little Caesars, Total Impressions Salon, Dupuis Tire, Geaux Mail, e Record Newspaper, Tiger Rock Martial Arts, Sabine River Ford, Complete Staffing, Dairy Queen, Five Point Credit Union, Sabine Federal Credit Union and Mary Kelone, LMT, NCBTMT. Shelly Wheatley has worked for John P. Dubose, CPA as receptionist/payroll clerk since June of

2007. She was raised in Kemah, and currently resides in Vidor. Shelly is also the treasurer for New Hope Community Church of God in Vidor. Shelly has three children: Brandilyn Strong, graduated in 2009 from Vidor High School, and is currently attending Vista College for Medical Ofﬁce; Harley Woodall, graduated in 2010 from Bridge City High School, and is currently attending LIT for her CNA, and Justin Strong, currently attending Vidor High School, is involved in the Mighty Pirate Marching Band and multiple clubs. Shelly has three grandchildren: Raelynn Vercher, Kyleigh Woodall and Kaden Strong. Shelly said “It is an honor and a privilege to be selected as e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Month.”

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Coastwide seagrass rule anniversary signals ongong hope for vital resource is month marks the oneyear anniversary of a law passed by the 83rd Texas Legislature prohibiting the uprooting of seagrass with the propeller of a boat within the coastal waters of Texas. Seagrasses are important as they stabilize sediments, decrease erosion, improve water quality and clarity, increase dissolved oxygen, and provide integral habitat for recreationally and commercially important species, such as red drum, black drum, and spotted seatrout. Motorboat “prop scars” occur when a boat propeller digs into the bay bottom where seagrass occurs. is typically occurs when a boat accelerates to get on plane in water that is too shallow, although it can occur at any operating speed when the water is shallow enough for the propeller to come in contact with the sediment and roots of the seagrass plants. ese prop scars cause erosion and loss of seagrass habitat, which can take a long time to recover and may even worsen over time. A similar regulation which prevents the uprooting of seagrass has been in place since 2006 in the Redfish Bay State Scientific Area (RBSSA) near Rockport. Since the Redfish Bay regulation passed, TPWD has observed a 45 percent decrease in the number of propeller scars in the RBSSA. TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division biologists who have led seagrass monitoring and public education are hopeful the RBSSA success will be mirrored coastwide as the new regulation protects seagrass in all coastal Texas waters. Seagrasses have great eco-

nomic and environmental importance. e extensive root systems found in seagrass beds stabilize sediments and reduce erosion, improve water quality and clarity, and provide habitat for invertebrates such as shrimp and crabs. Seagrasses are also photosynthetic (they convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into oxygen and sugars), which makes them a main primary pro-

ducer and increases dissolved oxygen in the water. Finally, seagrass beds provide a structurally diverse habitat for recreationally and commercially important species, such as Red drum, Black drum, and Spotted seatrout. ese juvenile ﬁsh can ﬁnd refuge from predators in seagrass beds, as well as a copious supply of prey living within the grasses.

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County Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee to hold public hearing e Orange County Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee met on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 to review fourteen qualiﬁed applications for funding from the County’s Hotel Occupancy Tax fund. e applications totaled $215,890. e Committee, however, pared down the requested funds to a total of $75,400. e Committee will hold a public hearing on ursday, September 18th at the Orange County Commissioner’s Courtroom, 123 6th Street, Orange, Texas at 10:00 a.m. The Committee will hear from the entities making application for the funds and from any interested party wishing to comment on the expenditure of the funds. Once the hearing is completed, the Committee will make a formal recommendation to the County Commissioner’s Court

Amount Committee Organization Requested Recommendation Bridge City Chamber/Historical Museum ......................$20,300 ........................$5,000 Bridge City Historical Society–Heritage Festival ..............$8,500 ........................$4,000 Bridge City Historical Society–4th of July Celebration ....$6,500 ........................$4,000 Friends of the Orange Depot..........................................$10,000 ........................$5,000 Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce2015 Fishing Tournament ..............................................$15,000................................$0 Gulf Coast Cajun Chapter CFMA ..................................$12,000 ........................$4,000 Heritage House ............................................................$25,000 ........................$5,000 Lutcher Theater ................................................................$5,000 ........................$5,000 Orange County Historical Commission ............................$4,000 ........................$3,200 Orangefield Cormier Museum #1 ....................................$4,500 ........................$2,000 Orangefield Cormier Museum #2 ..................................$31,690 ......................$13,200 Southeast Texas RC&D..................................................$13,400...................... $10,000 Vidor - Conn Park Complex............................................$25,000 .................... $10,000 Vidor Chamber of Commerce - BBQ Festival ................$35,000 ........................$5,000 Totals ..........................................................................$215,890 ......................$75,400

for expenditure of the funds. e ﬁnal decision for spending the funds will be made by the

Commissioners at that time. is funding cycle is for the 2013-2014 ﬁscal year.

Shangri La hosts Scarecrow Fest See funny, wacky and weird scarecrows designed by local businesses, groups and families at the 6th Annual Scarecrow Festival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange, beginning Oct 8. e event is the largest Scarecrow Festival in Texas with dozens of scarecrow designs, and this event provides an opportunity for families and people of all ages to celebrate the change of seasons and view scarecrows of all shapes and sizes. As in past years, the theme focuses on “environmentallyfriendly” scarecrows. e scarecrows will be created from re-cycleable and/or repurposed items and line the walkways along with autumn ﬂowers and decorations honoring the fall season. Visitors to Shangri La will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrow and prizes will be awarded at the event ﬁnale, Autumn Fair, Saturday, November 1. e Autumn Fair event is fun for everyone and will include face painting, pumpkin decorating and a vari-

The Lamar State College-Orange Dental program got into the spirit of the season with a scarecrow display as part of the Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange

ety of all-inspired games throughout the Gardens. Entry forms to create a scarecrow are online at www.shangrilagardens.org.. Group tours are available for the Scarecrow Festival and Autumn Fair events

and calling ahead is strongly encouraged. Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is located at 2111 West Park Avenue, Orange. For more information visit www.shangrilagardens.org..

More than just a big fish tale Garrison Byerly, 10 year old son of Nathan and Angie Byerly, caught a 24 inch tagged redfish. He was fishing at Texas Bayou near Sabine Pass with his Dad and friends, Chris Sowell and son Kolbie Sowell on Labor Day, Sept 1. The fish was tagged by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. Garrison won a t-shirt for his catch of the day.

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MUSTANG INSIDER

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Mustangs rain down on Jasper Bulldogs, 34-7 Meri Elen Jacobs For the Record The forecast of bad weather and rain didn’t stop the Mustangs from travelling to Jasper this past Friday night. It also didn’t stop the Mustang defense OR offense, who gave the Bulldogs a pretty nice 34-7 whipping in front of their home crowd. “We got us a victory, even though we thought that it might get rained out, like last year,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “We got after it pretty good even though we had a few busted assignments.” The Bulldogs, who were touted to have a pretty balanced offensive attack, had to resort to their running game because the Mustang secondary was just too tough. WO-S held Jasper quarterback Quentin Williams to just 1 completion of 15 for 6 yards. However, he had three completions to the Mustangs-two to Trey Spencer and one to Deionte Thompson. The Mustang offense also got going early. Starting quarterback Will Johnson scored on a five yard run around the left side in the first quarter and Hector Vela’s PAT was good to put the Mustangs up, 7-0. Johnson also had a pass for a touchdown to Dee Wolfford that was caught right at the goal line to score before the half. Vela’s PAT made it, 140 and that was the score at the half. “Dee made a great play on the goal line,” Thompson said. “He jumped higher than we all thought he could to make that catch and score.” Scoring twice in the third quarter put the game out of reach for Jasper. Johnson scored on an 8 yard run. The defense got in on the scoring when the chain gang forced a fumble and linebacker Steven Tims picked up the ball and ran it back 79 yards for the score. Jack Dallas, who was injured early in the game against PN-G last week, came into the game in the third and scored the last touchdown on a 6 yard pass to receiver Jeron Preston in the back of the end zone. Sophomore Malek Phillips also got to call the signals for part of the fourth quarter. In fact, two touchdowns were called back for holding while he was leading the team. “We shot ourselves in the foot a few times with dropped passes, the off sides calls and the two holding calls,” Thompson said. “Those are mental things that we need to correct.” Next up for the Mustangs are the Silsbee Tigers, and the former district rival will definitely bring their A game to Dan R. Hooks Stadium on Friday. Silsbee (1-3) is coming off of their first victory of the season, beating Livingston, 27-13. Their losses were to Barber’s Hill, 42-24, and Coldspring, 32-7. “You can bet that Silsbee will come ready to play,” Thompson said. “They are the same ole Silsbee,

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Jack Dallas came in during the third quarter to take over the quarterback duties. Dallas hands off to Malick Phillips for a first down. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustangs quarterback Will Johnson carries the ball for the Muustangs. Johnson had 15 carries for 72 yards and two touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

WO-S/Silsbee ticket sales

Jumping over defenders and bulldozing his way through, junior Trey Baldwin had an impressive night offensively, rushing for 63 yards on 9 carries. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Ticket sales for the West Orange-Stark vs. Silsbee varsity football game will be on sale in the WO-S athletic oﬃce the following days and times this week: Wednesday: 1 to 3 p.m. ursday: 9 a.m. to noon & 1 to 3 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to noon only Ticket prices are $5 for reserved and $2 for students. All tickets at the gate are $5.

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KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

WO-S, LC-M, O’field will continue winning ways Joe Kazmar For the Record

Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over SILSBEE—e Mustangs have been trying to play their six nondistrict games against formidable opponents and have done so the past three weeks with great success. at good fortune should continue against these Tigers, who always give the ‘Stangs a run for their money and should do so again Friday night at Dan Hooks Stadium in West Orange. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over HARDIN-JEFFERSON—is used to be an easy “W” for the Bears in the past, but since local product Dwayne DuBois has taken over the reins of the Hawks, they have done nothing but win so far this season. e Bears will be hard-pressed to rain on their parade in their stadium in Sour Lake, but got their first taste of victory last week and liked it enough to play another good game. LIBERTY over BRIDGE CITY—Each week we hope we’ve made the wrong pick with the Cards coming up on the short end of the scoreboard, but each week we’ve been right. e Redbirds have a real good chance of getting off the Schneide this week on their home field, and we hope they do. ORANGEFIELD over LUMBERTON—e Raiders broke a two-year drought with a victory last week and now have visions of starting a lengthy

winning streak at the expense of the Bobcats. But Head coach Josh Smalley isn’t about to let something like that happen and gets his charges ready for this important road game. DEWEYVILLE over WOODVILLE—e Pirates took one on the chin last week to a very good Kirbyville team and need to even their record this week against the Eagles, who enjoyed an open date last week and have had two weeks to prepare for the Pirates. It will be a tough road game for Deweyville this week. ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN over BAYTOWN CHRISTIAN—e Lions must rebound after suffering their first loss of the season Friday night at High Island 66-60 and be ready to show the home fans at Lions Field Friday at 7 p.m. that the setback was a fluke. LAMAR over MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE—is upcoming contest Saturday night at ProvostUmphrey Stadium in Beaumont won’t be anything like last week’s lop-sided 73-0 victory over winless Texas College. e Cards will have to work hard if they expect to win two in a row. HIGH SCHOOL—Hamshire-Fannett over Buna, Jasper over Center, Port Neches-Groves over Tyler Chapel Hill, Port Arthur Memorial over Richmond George Ranch, Beaumont West Brook over Katy Taylor, Hull-Daisetta over Sabine Pass,

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Orangefield's Matthew Kress rounds the corner for a touchdown against the Kelly Bulldogs. Kress gained 58-yards on six carries as the Bobcats dismantled Kelly to win 56-7. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Orangefield running back Wesley Frillou fends off a Kelly Bulldog defender. The Bobcats rushed for 354-yards and six touchdowns. Triston McGee had 66-yards on eight carries and two touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Colby Choate crosses the goal line to score for Orangefield. Choate accounted for 91-yards on seven carries with two touchdowns in defeating Kelly 56-7. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear runningback Robert Green dashes through the line for a big gain behind the blocking of Ethan Reed (71). Green capped off the night off with 173 yards on 31 carries and four touchdowns. The Bears picked up their first win of the season against Goose Creek Memorial Friday night 34-28. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

LC-M Bear defensive players Gerel Taylor (12), Samuel King (2) and Kade Bland (8) make a huge stop on a GCM receiver in Friday night’s win. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

The Orangefield defense led by Colby Choate and Jesse Winfree take down a Kelly Bulldog ball carrier. Nicholas Harvey comes in for the Bobcat assist. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Orangefield Bobcat Triston McGee trudges for yardage against Kelly in the 56-7 victory. McGee had 66-yards on eight carries. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

LCM Bear quarterback Jake Sonnier throws a late touchdown pass to Colby Roddy (4 catches for 75 yards) to seal the win for the Bears against Goose Creek Memorial. Sonnier completed 8 of 14 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown on the night. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

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NFL’s Goodell feeling the screws tightening e odds of a youngster making a high school football team, being good enough to be recruited by a college coach and then being drafted by the National Football League team are so miniscule there would be several zeroes in front of that decimal. But it happens in every yearly draft to those super-talents who are chosen or even signed as free agents. Most of the NFL players consider themselves lucky to be one of the 53 members of the team or even the dozen or so on the practice team that runs the plays and defenses of the next opponent.All are paid quite handsomely. Nearly all of the NFL players are model citizens off the field and are admired by the fans, especially by the youngsters who have a love for the game. But lately there have been separate incidents concerning the same issue—domestic violence—involving starting players from different teams that are dominating the headlines. All four of these alleged incidents have gotten the attention of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who after some prompting from the talk shows and threats of replacing him, finally snapped to attention and made a decision about the Ray Rice incident, where he knocked his fiancée colder than a wedge in a casino elevator earlier this year. What’s really strange is how the punishment phase had changed in the Ray Rice assault, from it being a private matter according to the account given to Goodell by Rice and his now wife and getting a two-game suspension, to magically locating the missing elevator film of the inci-

dent and declaring Rice suspended indefinitely by the NFL and having his contract terminated by the Baltimore Ravens. Goodell has been under fire for his handling of league consequences for Rice’s domestic violence case. But he does have strong support from three influential owners—Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones and Daniel Snyder of the Washington Redskins. In a random survey taken last weekend involving a cross-section of NFL fans, 55 per cent believe Goodell is not being truthful about not ever having any knowledge of the elevator films and their alleged unavailability. Only 45 per cent think Goodell should keep his job as NFL commissioner. One person on a sports talk show suggested that Goodell should fine himself $1 million and use the money for educating NFL players and even youngsters interested in the sport of football about the seriousness of domestic violence and that it is a zero tolerance issue. Two other NFL players being investigated by the league and their team officials for domestic violence are Greg Hardy of the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers Ray McDonald. eir respective teams made them inactive at the last minute for Sunday’s games. Also declared inactive for Sunday’s game was Minnesota Vikings’ star running back Adrian Peterson after he was indicted earlier in the week in Montgomery County on a child abuse charge stemming from spanking his son this spring. e indictment was handed down last ursday and a warrant for Peterson’s arrest was is-

sued Friday afternoon. e Vikings immediately made him inactive for Sunday’s game against New England which was won handily by the Patriots 307. Peterson’s attorney Rusty Hardin, who also handled Roger Clemens case a couple of years ago, said the incident involved the star athlete using a “switch” from a tree branch to spank the child. “Adrian is a loving father who used his judgment as a parent to discipline his son. He used the same kind of discipline that he experienced as a child growing up in East Texas,” Hardin told the Houston Chronicle reporter. According to CBS Houston’s Sports 610 Radio, the incident occurred in May with his 4-yearold son, who lives with his mother in Minnesota. According to the station, Peterson admitted to police that he had “whooped” his son on the backside with a switch as a form of punishment. e athlete told police that he gave two diﬀerent “whoopings” to his son during that visit to Texas. Once back in Minnesota, the mother took the boy to a previously scheduled doctor’s appointment where she was informed that the marks on his body amounted to child abuse. Minnesota law enforcement notiﬁed Houston-area authorities. After losing their best player for the New England game, the Minnesota Vikings announced late Monday morning their decision to reinstate Peterson to the team. He will participate in all the practices this week and play in Sunday’s game at New Orleans. e Vikings elaborated about the reinstatement of Peterson saying the incident was a matter of due process. ey will let the legal system proceed so the team can determine their future course of action.

Ohio, Pittsburgh over Iowa, Syracuse over Maryland, Penn State over Massachusetts, Memphis over Middle Tennessee, Nebraska over Miami, Michigan over Utah, Minnesota over San Jose State, Rutgers over Navy, New Mexico State over New Mexico, North Carolina State over Presbyterian, Northwestern over Western Illinois, Oregon State over San Diego State, Purdue over Southern Illinois, Temple over Delaware State, Washington over Georgia State, Western Michigan over Murray

State. PRO PICKS—Atlanta over Tampa Bay (urs.); Houston over NY Giants, Dallas over St. Louis, New Orleans over Minnesota, Buﬀalo over San Diego, Philadelphia over Washington, Cincinnati over Tennessee, Cleveland over Baltimore, Green Bay over Detroit, Indianapolis over Jacksonville, New England over Oakland, Arizona over San Francisco, Seattle over Denver, Miami over Kansas City, Carolina over Pittsburgh, NY Jets over Chicago (Monday Night).

Forecast Houston Northland Christian over Beaumont Kelly, Houston Westbury Christian over Beaumont Legacy Christian, Coldspring over Cleveland, Huffman over Shepherd, Splendora over Houston Kashmere, Newton over Henderson, West Hardin over Evadale (Sat.), High Island over Sugarland Prep, Crosby over Humble (urs.), Barbers Hill over Dayton, LaMarque over Brazosport. COLLEGE—Alabama State over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Auburn over Kansas State (Both urs.); South Florida over Connecticut (Friday); Abilene Christian over Incarnate Word, Houston Baptist over Texas College, Weber State over Stephen F. Austin, Missouri State over Central Arkansas, Southeastern Louisiana over Southeast Missouri, North Texas over Nicholls State, Louisiana Tech over Northwestern State, Houston over UNLV, Texas A&M over SMU, Rice over Old Dominion, Southern over Prairie View, Texas Southern over Alabama A&M, Illinois over Texas State, Florida State over Clemson, Oregon over Washington State, Alabama over Florida, Oklahoma over West Virginia, Georgia over Troy, LSU over Mississippi State, Michigan State over Eastern Michigan, Virginia Tech over Georgia Tech, Wisconsin over Bowling Green, Missouri over Indiana, Louisville over Florida International, South Carolina over Vanderbilt, BYU over Virginia, Marshall over Akron, Alcorn State over Mississippi Valley State, Southern Miss over Appalachian State, Arizona over California, Arkansas over Northern Illinois, Utah State over Arkansas State, Wake Forest over Army, Toledo over Ball State, Boise State over LouisianaLafayette, Boston College over Maine, Buffalo over Norfolk State, Central Florida over Bethune-Cookman, Kansas over Central Michigan, Cincinnati over Miami, O., Colorado over Hawaii, Duke over Tulane, East Carolina over North Carolina, Wyoming over Florida Atlantic, Louisville over Florida International, Fresno State over Southern Utah, South Alabama over Georgia Southern, Jackson State over Grambling State, Idaho over

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Bridge City ISD is now accepting referrals for students who may need Gifted/Talented Services for the school year. This program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are provided only upon identification of education needs of the student. Anyone wishing to refer a student attending Bridge City ISD in kindergarten through twelfth grade this school year is asked to go by the student’s campus office and request a copy of the referral form. This form must be returned to the school by January 7, 2015. Those unable to go by the school may access a form in the following ways: 1. call 409-735-1520 or 2. email gina.mannino@bridgecityisd.net

Steven Tims had a great night for the Mustangs. Not only did he torture Jasper's quarterback Quentin Williams, he picked up a fumble and ran it back 79 yards for a touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustang Insider athletic on both sides of the ball, just like we are.” Silsbee is led by Chase Partain, a sophomore quarterback and his favorite target is sophomore Kolten Mackey. Partain threw for 220 yards in the win over Livingston and Mackey had 6 catches for 103 yards. The Tigers will face the chain gang that has already intercepted six times and has recovered three fumbles. Tickets for the second home game will be on sale Wednesday, 1-3pm; Thursday, 9-12 and 13pm and Friday-9-12pm only. Ticket prices are $5 for Reserved and $2 for students. All tickets at the gate are $5. The subvarsity teams continue to win. The ninth grade best Jasper, 22-13. Jarron Gilbert scored first on a 14 yard run for a TD. He also had a two point conversion and a 15 yard run for a touchdown. Jordan Charles scored on a one yard run and DeMorris Thibodeaux scored a two point conversion. Kevin Richard recovered a fumble and DeMorris Thibodeaux had an interception. Freshmen offensive standouts were Charles, Gilbert, Thibodeaux, Trevon Tillman and Adrik Mims. Defensive

standouts were Devien Teate, Paul Ivory, Tyshon Watkins, Thibodeaux and Blake Robertson. The JV team beat Jasper, 48-0, with a continuous clock running the second half. Ronald Carter had a 3 yard touchdown reception thrown by KJ Miller. Trey Guillory scored on a 10 yard pass from Miller and also scored a 2 point conversion. Keion Hancock had two touchdowns, a 44 yard run and a 52 yard reception from Miller. Jeremiah Shaw scored two rushing touchdowns, a 49 yard and a 12 yard. Jaylen Mathews scored a 2 point conversion, as did Peyton Robertson. Malech Edwards had a 1 yard run for a touchdown. On defense, Anthony Griffin recovered a fumble and Malachi Hodge caught an interception. Outstanding offensive players were Ryan Ragsdale, Hancock, Carter, Shaw, Guillory, Miller and Robertson. For the defense, standouts were Hodge, Guillory, Griffin, Cory Skinner and Torrien Burnett. The freshmen and JV teams will play Silsbee in Silsbee on Thursday beginning at 5 pm. Come out and support all of the teams.

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When it comes to hooks, two barbs surely safer than six î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere is no doubt that I could spend more time south of the Causeway and have a little better luck with the trout, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind struggling to locate them on the north end of the lake as long as the ďŹ&#x201A;ounder and redďŹ sh provide a reliable Plan B. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere are never any guarantees when it comes to ďŹ shing, but we have managed to limit on slot reds on even the toughest of days thus far. On the days that we have ďŹ shed only the bayous, a quarter ounce spinnerbait with a red shad or pumpkin-chartreuse four inch Seas Shad trailer has been the ticket. We are catching a few ďŹ&#x201A;ounder with it as well, but a Gulp shrimp or curly tail rigged on a quarter ounce jig head has worked much better on the ďŹ&#x201A;atďŹ sh.

Last Saturday was noticeably cooler than the previous Saturday, but outside of a fairly stiďŹ&#x20AC; north wind and scattered showers, it was a stretch in terming it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sure enoughâ&#x20AC;? cold front. It did, however, move enough water to push some of the bait out of the backwater and into the bayous. It was diďŹ&#x192;cult determining just how much it helped the bite in the open lake due to the whitecaps rolling southward, but the bite in the bayous and around the mouth of the drains dotting the river channel deďŹ nitely improved. RedďŹ sh and ďŹ&#x201A;ounder provided most of the action and the live bait ďŹ shermen reaped the greatest beneďŹ ts, but those opting to stick with artiďŹ cial did a little better as well.

Solid redfish like this one are providing a solid Plan B.

Korner At this writing Commissioner Goodell has not intervened, but certainly can suspend Peterson the same way he did Ray Rice. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is Korner looks for there to be a tremendous backlash either for Goodell not doing anything or if he intervenes that also will make some people very unhappy. According to USA Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s database of NFL arrests, there have been 47 incidents of NFL players arrested and/or charged in domestic violence since Goodell took over as commissioner in 2006. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take ofďŹ ce until Sept. 1. Had he started in January, that number would be 53. Last week was not a good one for Roger Goodell. And this one could be even worse!!! KWICKIESâ&#x20AC;Śî&#x20AC;&#x201C;e New Orleans Saints are 0-2, losing both games this season on the ďŹ nal play after a questionable defensive call by unkempt overweight coordinator Rob Ryan. Sunday a blown coverage enabled Cleveland to complete a pass top a wide-open receiver, setting up the winning ďŹ eld goal for the second week in a row. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Seattle Seahawks apparently are proving the old adage that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very diďŹ&#x192;cult to repeat as world champions as the San

Diego Chargers were in command from start to ďŹ nish Sunday, winning 30-21 and burning their vaunted pass defense for 276 yards and three touchdowns. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Cowboys played so poorly in their home opener last week against the 49ers that the Vegas Boys made them a 3Â˝-point underdog at the Tennessee Titans Sunday. But the Pokes fooled all the smart football folks by dominating the action and posting an easy 26-10 victory. Quarterback Tony Romo completed 19-29 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown and NO interceptions!!! And our Houston Astros will NOT lose 100 games this season if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win another game this season, nor will they ďŹ nish at .500 or above if they win the rest of the games. In games through Sunday the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stroes stand at 6683. Lufkin Hudson graduate Brandon Belt has had a real tough 2014 season with the San Francisco Giants, missing several weeks with a broken ďŹ nger and another month with a bad concussion. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e lanky ďŹ rst baseman faced live pitching Monday and Tuesday and should be activated today (Wednesday). JUST BETWEEN USâ&#x20AC;ŚAlthough many sports gurus

While there are a number of factors to consider when picking the best spinnerbait for fooling bass, I have not found that to be the case with redďŹ sh or ďŹ&#x201A;ounder. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e only change that I occasionally make is to change blades and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know for certain if it is the diďŹ&#x20AC;erence in the amount of vibration produced or the larger proďŹ le of the bait that triggers more strikes.

picked the Houston Texans to lose both of their ďŹ rst two games this season, they were favored by the Las Vegas Boys in both contests. Not only did they win handily over Washington 17-6 and Oakland Sunday 30-14, but they also marked the ďŹ fth straight season to start oďŹ&#x20AC; at 2-0. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has yet to be sacked or intercepted this season and has posted quarterback ratings of 109.3 and 129.1. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Texans have already forced six turnovers compared to only 11 for the entire 2013 season. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Texans ran the football 46 times for 188 yards, with star back Arian Foster netting 138 on 28 carries including a 40-yard run to set up a touchdown. And to top it oďŹ&#x20AC;, their 100-million-dollar man, J.J. Watt, scored a touchdown as a tight end in a goal-line situation. And kicker Randy Bullock made 15 consecutive ďŹ eld goals until he had one blocked late in the fourth quarter. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine a team that lost 12 straight NFL games last year would get a little complacent playing a 0-2 team like the New York Giants this week. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Giants are desperate for a win and may believe the Houston Texans might be easy pickings. I hope not.

I always start with a number three gold Colorado, but there are those days when a small Willow leaf is much more productive. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e willow leaf doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produce as much vibration, but it yields as much or more ďŹ&#x201A;ash and is much easier to swim through the submerged grass in backwater lakes. If you are conďŹ dent that the redďŹ sh are holding in a certain area I would give both blades a try before moving to new water. When we are ďŹ shing rock bulkheads it is very diďŹ&#x192;cult for me to ďŹ sh anything other than a crankbait. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e ability to reel a lure down to a certain depth only to have it ďŹ&#x201A;oat back to the surface upon rest not only produces a lot of ďŹ sh, but minimizes costly hang-ups as well. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere may not be a better crankbait for both trout and redďŹ sh in our area than the Swimming Image, but any short billed crankbait that will dive three to ďŹ ve feet will work provided you are around ďŹ sh and have the color they want! î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ese little crankbaits are just as deadly cranked around metal or wooden bulkheads, over shell and between cypress knees, but they lose some of their eďŹ&#x20AC;ectiveness in scattered grass. For the most part we seem to do better with lures in the 2 Âž to 3-inch range with a wide body and square bill that produces a tight wobble and a lot of vibration.

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The start of teal season was a mixture of success and failure as hunters across the region found either all or none in their early-season efforts.

Teal season opens to mixed reviews Opening weekend of early teal season can best be described as a classic case of â&#x20AC;&#x153;have or have notâ&#x20AC;?. For many hunters it was one end of the spectrum or the other and no in between. Rarely will you see birds as concentrated as they are right now and that pattern doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like it will change any time soon. If you were one of the fortunate ones who were able to hunt on or near any type of ďŹ&#x201A;ooded agriculture, especially rice, you probably had some fantastic shooting. A little farther down the coast in counties where rice production is more prevalent the reports were fantastic as many hunters knocked out limits in just minutes. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e conditions for hunting along the coastal prairies was much less than desirable due to the unexpected cold front that blew through our area and moved a large population of teal that had shown up with the full moon. Many of the best areas that held perfect amounts of water and food were void of teal after the rain and storms rolled in. Reports from most of the major public hunting areas were poor for the most part and some were down right bad. September weather is usually the culprit for dove hunters but in this case the teal hunters really took it on the chin. Now donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong, the folks who were able to get water either through captured rainwater or private wells near rice ďŹ elds just absolutely had more birds than they could have ever hoped for. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e combination of a record numbers of birds and fewer places for them to go translated into some

ridiculously good hunting for some and empty skies for others. I got a few phone calls with reports Sunday evening that were mind boggling. Quick limits from large groups of hunters were enough to make just about any hunter jealous, especially those who struggled through the weekend. Personally I look for the upcoming week and weekend to be much better for all the teal hunters as we still have a relatively big moon at night and more birds migrating into our area every day. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e prospects will be much better as long as we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suďŹ&#x20AC;er through any more bad weather. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e teal are basically more ďŹ nicky than doves and much more prone to move out of areas and keep ďŹ&#x201A;ying south rather than hang around in bad conditions. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere are still some huge populations north of us along the ďŹ&#x201A;yway and they should hopefully make their way down very soon. On the bright side of things we are already seeing some decent groups of green winged teal and plenty of big ducks like spoonies, pintails, and some gadwall. Having numbers of big ducks show up this early has to give waterfowl hunters a reason to be optimistic for the general season opener in November. It shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long before the ďŹ rst speckle bellied geese make an appearance either. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e next good cool front should usher in some geese and really make it feel like fall. Hopefully this weekend the teal hunters will bounce back from a disappointing opening weekend and make up for lost time.

Buna man among top 10 in bass tourney Kevin Lasyone of Dry Prong, La., weighed a two-day total of 10 bass totaling 36 pounds, 11 ounces to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division super tournament on Sam Rayburn ReservoirÂ Sunday. For his victory, Lasyone earned $5,997. Rounding out the top 10 pros were: 2nd: Randy Despino, Colfax, La., 10 bass, 31-13, $2,999 3rd: William Flournoy, Diboll, Texas, six bass, 29-5,

$1,997 4th: Todd Castledine, Nacogdoches, Texas, 10 bass, 29-1, $1,399 5th:Â Clark Reehm, Huntington, Texas, 10 bass, 26-15, $1,199

Vicki Castino was recently named Golf Coach of the Year by the Texas Girls Coaches Association during a conference in Arlington. She was also recognized by the LCM CISD Board of Trustees for her accomplishment.

Castino chosen as Golf Coach of Year Little Cypress Mauriceville High School Coach, Vicki Castino, was named Golf Coach of the Year by the Texas Girls Coaches Association during a conference in Arlington this summer. During the Sept. 8, meeting of the LCM CISD Board of Trustees, she was recognized for this outstanding achievement. Castino has been Head Coach of the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf team for 20 years and during that time has posted some pretty impressive achievements. Her teams have been District Champs 12 years, Region QualiďŹ ers 16 years, Regional Champions one year and one team was a State QualiďŹ er. Five individual players have gone to

Regional and three individuals have been State QualiďŹ ers. With that impressive record behind her, she amassed over 600 points, qualifying her for the Coach of the Year honor. It was mentioned with a chuckle during her introduction at the Board meeting, that Coach Castino is deep into her teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball season as the Board was recognizing her for her prowess as a golf coach. Coach Castino is just a few games away from her 500th volleyball win. Whatever season sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in, you know that you will see a wellcoached team when one her teams take to the court or the course.Â

6th:Â Charlie King, Coushatta, La., 10 bass, 25-5, $1,100 7th:Â Eric Hunt, Buna, Texas, 10 bass, 23-15, $1,000 8th:Â Mark Tullis, Conroe, Texas, 10 bass, 23-9, $900 9th: Nick Lebrun, Tyler, Texas, 10 bass, 23-7, $800 10th:Â Brian Branum, Sam Rayburn, Texas, 10 bass, 23-2, $700 FLW is the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2014 over the course of 229 tournaments across five tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to the sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s richest payday and most coveted championship trophy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated â&#x20AC;&#x153;FLWâ&#x20AC;? television show and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoorssports television show in the world. For more information about FLW visitÂ Â and look for FLW on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

ShareLunker season begins Oct. 1 ATHENSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e 29th season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker program will begin October 1. Anyone legally catching a 13pound or bigger largemouth bass from Texas waters, public or private, between October 1 and April 30 may submit the ďŹ sh to the Toyota ShareLunker program. Fish will be picked up by TPWD personnel within 12 hours. ShareLunker entries that genetic testing shows are pure Florida largemouth bass are used in a selective breeding program at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens. OďŹ&#x20AC;spring from ShareLunkers that spawn are stocked into each waterbody that produces and entry during the season. Some oďŹ&#x20AC;spring may be used for research, while others may be retained by the hatchery system for use as future brooders. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e angler catching each ďŹ sh decides what will happen to it following its use by TPWD. Most anglers choose to return the ďŹ sh to the waterbody where it was caught. Some donate the ďŹ sh to TPWD for display at TFFC. Fish that are intergrades, or hybrids of Florida and northern largemouth bass, are not used for spawning and are returned to the waterbody where caught as soon as possible. Genetic testing of ShareLunker entries shows that pure Florida largemouth bass have as much as 18 times greater chance of producing a 13-pound oďŹ&#x20AC;spring as intergrades do. Limited capacity at TPWD hatcheries requires using all available pond space for the oďŹ&#x20AC;spring of pure Florida ďŹ sh. Anglers entering ďŹ sh into the Toyota ShareLunker program receive a free replica of their ďŹ sh, a certiďŹ cate and ShareLunker clothing and are recognized at a banquet at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e person who catches the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest entry will be named Angler of the Year and will receive a

G. Loomis rod, Shimano reel and PowerPro line combination. If the Angler of the Year is a Texas resident, that person also receives a lifetime Texas ďŹ shing license. Prizes and funding for the banquet are provided by Toyota, which also provides a Tundra pickup truck for use in picking up and returning the majority of lunkers and their oďŹ&#x20AC;spring. ShareLunker catches can be reported 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the season, by calling (903) 681-0550. If poor cellphone service prevents use of the voice number, anglers can leave a phone number (including area code) at (888) 784-0600. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;at number is also monitored 24/7 during the season. Most anglers who catch ShareLunkers are unprepared to catch and care for large ďŹ sh. Yet catching a 13-pound bass is possible almost anywhere you ďŹ sh in Texas. Taking a few simple steps can help ensure the survival of ShareLunkers. First, carry a landing net, preferably a rubber

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Community Church Briefs Solid Rock to host Pastor Appreciation services

tion on God’s program.

Pastors, oﬃces, and members of area churches are invited to Solid Rock Baptist Church for their pre-annual and Pastor’s Appreciation Services, ursday, Sept. 18, at 7:00 pm., and Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3:00 pm. e speaker for pre-annual services will be Pastor Herbert Winston, of Church of God in Christ, Port Arthur. Anniversary service speaker will be Pastor Richard Keaton Mesh, of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Port Arthur. e church is asking that the choir of choice render an A/B selec-

Starlight COGIC hosts Family and Friends Day

Ministries to divorced, remarried strive to echo pope's call for mercy

Divorce is never easy. From the realization that love has failed to feelings of shame and a tendency to assess blame, divorce poses an untidy conundrum for families even when a couple settles on an amicable legal separation. In the eyes of the church, a divorced couple remains married until a decree of nullity is issued, if a couple chooses to go that route. There's even more of a challenge for faithful divorced Catholics, who often misunderstand church teaching on marriage. Divorced people may separate themselves from the church, believing they have been automatically excommunicated or banned from church activities even though they have not remarried. People who are civilly divorced and do not marry someone else are not prohibited from receiving Communion under canon law. However, church practice prohibits

people in irregular marriages -- those civilly remarried without receiving an annulment -- from receiving Communion, serving as lector or extraordinary minister of holy Communion, teaching in a Catholic institution and holding certain parish or diocesan offices. There is no prohibition on being involved in most other church ministries. About 20 percent of U.S. Catholics have experienced divorce, according to the General Social Survey at the University of Chicago. The Center for Applied Research on the Apostolate at Georgetown University places the number of divorced Catholics at about 11 million.

Bishops to launch national strategy to combat euthanasia The Canadian bishops will partner with

two other movements in a national strategy to fight the push to legalize euthanasia in their country. Gatineau Archbishop PaulAndre Durocher, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, called it a “campaign for palliative care and against euthanasia.” The archbishop described the campaign, set to launch Sept. 28, as an “educational campaign to get people to be aware of the difference between the two.” The bishops will partner with of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family and the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition in the “National Campaign for Palliative Care and Home Care, and Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.” The archbishop said: “We are promoting a vision of life, a vision of care of the dying and that vision is best embodied in good palliative care.”

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• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday cleaning oven, bath has nice linen closet and built-in vanity,tile floors. All living area downstairs w/ black spiral staircase leading to loft bedroom. New cA/H, concrete parking and patio,nice yard w/lawn maintenance provided. $525 monthly + $300 dep. + Elec. and water.

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employmeNT reliable Cleaners has a full time, day po-

sition available. our store hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday. The person filling this position must be able to work between our orange and Bridge City stores. you must be mature, dependable and anergetic. you must be able to pass to drug screen and background check. applications are available at any of our four locations. No phone calls please. (9/24)

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Real esTaTe sales BeauTiful 75’ By 130’ loT for sale on Highland st. (Pinemont subdv.), orange, TX. mostly san augustine grass, one mature pine and two, ten year old pin oak trees. also two 8’ privacy fences on two sides. Ready for a new home- West orange stark school district. $22,000 - come and see and make an offer. 409-886-3233. lot has a for sale sign. (9/24) laND NeW 10 aCRe TRaCTs in mauriceville! secluded acreage with owner financing available. moBile Homes aND liVesToCK oK. lCm schools. Cou N TRy l a N D PRoPeRTies llC, (409) 745-1115. NeW DeVeloPmeNT NoW oPeN - Twin lake estates on fm 105 near fm 1442, ofisD, concrete streets, public water and sewer, natural gas, high speed internet, private lake access, restricted homesites. Countryland Properties llC, (409) 745-1115. 5.5 WooDeD aCRes on fm 1130, recently chipped out and culvert installed, mobiles and livestock oK, muDD water and sewer available, lCm schools, owner financing available. Cou N TRy l a N D PRoPeRTies llC, (409) 745-1115. AppliAnces sAle

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THEME: AMERICAN FOLKLORE

SAt., 745 Joshua, OF, tyler Estates off Hwy 1442 (77630) 7:30 till noon. Lots of baby toys, clothes, swing, pac-n-play, household goods, misc. Huge Garage Sale Saturday Sept. 20th, 8 am to 12 pm,,,Entertainment center, portable Dishwasher, project table and chairs, clothes, dishes, electronics, books, etc. 3371 Ann Dr. Orange, tX 77632

GRief suPPoRT GRouP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good shepherd lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good shepherd Compassionate friends is open to anyone who would like to join. AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange. call 409-779-4289 or cindy 994-5503 for details.

NoTicE To cREdiToRs Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Janice Lee Underwood, Deceased, were issued on July 15, 2014, in Cause No. P16881, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Mark Underwood. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Mark Underwood 3058 fM 1078 orange, Texas 77632 dATEd: the 21st day of July, 2014

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Greg Dumas Attorney for Mark Underwood State Bar No.: 06201080 1601 Main Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 886-5239 Facsimile: (409) 882-0418

44. Montezuma, e.g.

3. Mythological ship

46. Eurozone money

4. “The hills are alive with the _____ of music...”

48. Nervous system component 50. First king of Israelites 52. *Br’er Rabbit is more this than Br’er Fox 53. Sommelier’s domain 55. Additionally 57. Drag one’s feet 61. *Halloween prowlers

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good or bad outcome

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73. Levi’s competitor

21. Ubiquitous protein

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Swing Bridge Rehabilitation Cow Bayou at East Roundbunch Road Orange County

Orange County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public meeting for the proposed rehabilitation of the East Roundbunch Road swing bridge over Cow Bayou, 0.05 miles north of Lakeshore Farm Road, in Orange County, Texas. The meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 p.m. at the Orange County Expo Building, DuPont Room, 11475 Farm-toMarket 1442, Orange, Texas, 77630. The meeting format will be an open house from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Displays of the proposed project will be available for public viewing, and Orange County and TxDOT representatives will be available to provide project information and answer questions. Please note that the same information will be presented throughout the open house and will be repeated. No formal or oral presentation will be provided. The purpose of the bridge rehabilitation is to improve safety by repairing structural deterioration that has occurred to the bridge over its lifespan. The project will also repair or replace the bridge’s mechanical and electrical systems, which will improve mobility by providing reliable service into the future for Orange County. The purpose of the meeting is for the public to express their views and concerns, become more informed about the proposed project and development process, and ask questions of project representatives. The proposed project consists of purchase of temporary construction easements for the bridge rehabilitation of approximately 450 feet in length. The proposed improvements consist of rehaEnlarged for proofing. bilitation of the swing span superstructure; replacement of 7-simple Actual size: 1 col. x 5" span concrete approach spans and the bridge substructure, repair To be published in or replacement of the timber fender system, control room, mechaniThe Record Newspapers cal systems and electrical systems; stabilization of the approach roadway, and 04/11/2012 an advanced roadway traffic warning system. East Roundbunch Road will be closed during rehabilitation of the bridge to remove the bridge superstructure offsite for repairs and to replace PlEAsE fAx ANy substructure elements. A detour route will be included in the plans; coRREcTioNs by road closure notification will be provided to the public through public 5 P.M. TodAy in local media. Road closure letters meetings and advertisements will be sent to emergency services, affected schools, and to applibefore publication date cable elected officials. to 735-7346

Thanks. All interested persons are invited to attend, express their views, and ~ Penny ~ discuss the project with Orange County and TxDOT representatives. Those interested in attending the meeting and needing special communication or accommodation needs are encouraged to contact the fAx County engineer for Orange County at 409-882-7905 at least two # 735-7346 working days prior to the date of the meeting. The public meeting will be conducted in English. Requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least two days prior to the date of the public meeting. Orange County and TxDOT representatives will make every reasonable effort to accommodate these needs. Written comments relevant to the proposed project may be mailed to: Texas Department of Transportation, Attn: Kenneth Wiemers, 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77708 or via email to: Kenneth.Wiemers@txdot.gov, (409) 898-5723. Please visit www.txdot.gov and enter: East Roundbunch bridge in the search area for project information and online comments. Comments submitted by mail must be postmarked by October 7, 2014 and comments submitted by email must be received by October 7, 2014.

58. Maui dance 59. Kuwaiti, e.g. 60. Boggy

66. Bonanza find

70. “To ___ is human ...”

DOWN 1. Pilot’s announcement, acr. 2. Fish of the carp

15. *Br’er trickster

57. Healing sign

25. *Revolutionary Allen

35. “Frog and ____ Are Friends”

12. Friends of #29 Down

56. “August: _____ County”

63. Dalmatian mark

19. *Clyde’s crime partner

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11. Musical composition for one, pl.

54. Handrail post

24. Paint the town red

30. Last in octad

41. Double-reed instruments

10. Footnote word

51. Plunderer

67. Brownish gray

18. Anoint

24. Discarded cards in cribbage

9. Waiter’s handout

49. Goose egg

62. Yanks

72. *Br’er rabbit fought with a sticky one of these

40. *Paul Bunyan did it to his axe?

8. _____eclipse

45. *Pecos Bill, e.g.

22. Rest in state

17. Ash container

39. “And Then _____ Were None”

7. “___ the land of the free ...”

42. *Where “Uncle Remus” tales took place

65. Court

28. Jessica of “Dark Angel”

23. *Do it to create a tunnel like John Henry

6. Swerve

38. Evening in Italy

20. Icy hut

69. Resembling wings

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36. Hunted ruminant

61. *Blood’s partner in Halloween tales

64. Collectible in a cabinet

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43. Enthusiasm

26. Drunkard’s

Solution downfall 27. African language 29. *Blue Ox 31. Clarified butter 32. Steers 33. Hiker’s path 34. *Steel-driving man

68. Lt.’s inferior, in the Navy

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