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County Record Vol. 53 No. 25

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Orange man accused of killing uncle Debby Schamber For The Record

Christopher Ryan Philmon, 22, of Orange, was returned to Orange County Tuesday after he allegedly murdered his uncle, 50-year-old Roy Philmon at his residence located at 407 Bilbo.

Philmon’s night of terror began late Sunday into the early morning hours on Monday. At about 12:30 a.m., Philmon’s

OC Sheriff’s Citizens Alumni to hold fundraisers Debby Schamber For The Record It will be “boots on the ground” as members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Citizens Alumni Association gear up for their upcoming fundraisers.

Few people realize what services are provided by the alumni members. The Blue Santa program provides toys to the local needy children and has continued to grow over the years. This program will kick off soon and they are already making plans for a shopping day before they can start bagging the toys for distribution.

Another program which requires a lot of hard work and dedication is the Cops and Kids Annual picnic during the summer months. At this event, they help serve the food, manage some of the events and assist where needed.

But, the alumni doesn’t stop there with all their efforts. They do finger printing at schools, health fairs

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girlfriend, Haylie Belcher, called police to report she has been kidnapped and assaulted

by Philmon. She stated he had gotten into her vehicle with her on Simmons Drive and had assaulted her. He was bleeding from a cut on his hand and informed her he had killed Roy Philmon at the residence he shared with his uncle. The pair went to the residence where the murder occurred. Philmon then left in his uncle’s Caddillac and Belcher called police.

When police arrived, they followed a trail of blood inside, which is where they found Roy Philmon lying dead on a bedroom floor with multiple stab

wounds on his head and chest areas.

Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Derry Dunn arrived and pronounced him dead and ordered an autopsy.

Officers notified surrounding agencies in Texas and Louisiana to be on the look out for the vehicle.

At about 9:15 a.m. Christopher Philmon went into a convienence store near Houston on Highway 290 and asked the clerk to call police because he had killed someone. He later surrendered to a Harris County deputies who arrived at the scene. Philmon was transferred to Orange County early Tuesday morning where he remains in the custody of jail officials.

The Cadilliac which had a flat tire was taken to an evidence storage yard until it could be brought to Orange County to be processed.

Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Davd Peck set bonds totalling $600,000. There is a $500,000 bond for the murder charge and $100,00 for the kidnapping charge.

According to Capt. Cliff Hargrave of the Orange Police Department, relatives have said Christopher Philmon is schizophrenic.

On Philmon’s Facebook page, he wrote earlier this month, “One day I will eat hu-

man and finally find out if it really tastes like pork.” He also wrote, “ Sometimes I honestly feel like IM from another dimension or galaxy or something and I mean it partially like I don’t fit in this body right like it’s an I’ll fitting

suit.”

According to his posts, he attended Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School until 2006. He was also a patient at Austin State Mental Hospital from March 2006 until the present.

OC to start budget with $3.165 million deficit Debby Schamber For The Record

Orange County Commissioners voted Monday, 3 to 2, to adopt the budget with a $3.165 million short fall with plans to develop a plan within the upcoming weeks to be implemented by Jan. 1.

According to Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux, this is the first time since he became judge more than 18 years ago that they adopted a budget with a deficit.

Over the upcoming weeks, commissioners will look to further cut operating expenses for the county. According to information received from the county, they have $41,177,124 in operating revenue and $45,315,008 in operating expenditures. They will also look to determine if they will do a reduction of force through attrition in order to meet pay-

roll needs.

“We are not trying to frighten anybody,” Thibodeaux said.

‘There is not a single person who wants to terminate anybody or cut retirement.”

However, he added, nobody is guaranteed a job, but if someone were to work, then they would be receiving a paycheck.

“There’s not any wasteful spending,” Thibodeaux said.

“We are just too top heavy with salary and benefits.”

Controlling the spending will be an ongoing thing for the court. They intend to meet with department heads monthly to hash out what can be done without or cut further.

“We all work for the same people,” he said. “The citizens of Orange County.”

John Banken, Precinct 3

Sgt. Patty Waters, the nursing supervisor, stands in front of a holding cell at the Orange County Jail. This is where daily medications may be dispensed or a TB shot administered.

Jailhouse nurse Debby Schamber For The Record

Becoming a nursing supervisor at the Orange County jail was not her first choice 19 years ago, but one she has learned to do with dignity, respect and hard work in order to do what is best for the many inmates she has come across during her career.

“Everybody gets the same care,” she said. “They are not judged on their offense.”

Sgt. Patty Waters graduated from Lamar in 1988.

Since then she has seen many inmates come and go.

As the years went on, she discovered they had one thing in common, which was a lot of the cases were drug related in one way or another. She has also noted, they seem to be getting younger.

But, she is unsure of that always being the case, since over time she has gotten older and they only seem so young, she added with

chuckle.

During her time at the jail, she has seen changes such as administration. Laws have changed and she worked to meet the changes as they come. But, with the changes she also sees a never ending stack of paperwork.

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OC woman shared recipe with celebrity chef Debby Schamber For The Record

Donna Scales, of Bridge City, not only received an autograph photo with Paula Deen and her son, Bobby Deen, but also gave her a copy of her personal most requested recipe, Almond Joy Cake.

During the time when photos were being taken, Scales gave a copy of the cake recipe to her daughter, Jackie, to give to Paula Deen. As a result, she

handed the paper to Deen, but, informed her that her “mother made her do it.” Deen immediately opened it and read what was inside.

Donna Scales and her family attended the Houston Metro Cooking event where the met Paula and Bobby Deen. Pictured left to right on the back row: Bobby Solis, James Scales, Jimmy Scales and Donna Scales.

Front row: Bobby Deen, Jackie Scales and Paula Deen.

“I do your recipes all the time, it’s time to give you one of mine,” Scales said to Deen.

Deen replied she would give it a try and asked for Scales phone number. Scales said she is still waiting for her to call.

But, she is sure if Deen made a call to her, then it would be to rave about the rich, chocolatey cake.

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Orange Couny native ‘Bum’ Phillips turns 90 played in stadiums like the Astrodome and the Superdome.

His momma, he would say, taught him that a gentleman doesn’t wear his hat indoors.

The Texas drawl only added to his straight-talking adages.

During the 1970s and 1980s, he was known to sportswriters as the wittiest, and one of the most quotable, NFL coaches.

Even today, his quotes are standards in the sports world.

“The only discipline that lasts is self-discipline,” is one of his more famous quotes.

Once, after receiving a physical, he told sportswriters, “If I drop dead tomorrow, at least I’ll know I died in good health.”

The Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur has a display on Phillips in the “Sports Legends” section. The museum reports that his nickname came when his little sister

tried to say “brother” and the word came out “bumble.” That later developed into “Bum.” “I don’t mind being called Bum, just as long as you don’t put a you in front of it,” the museum quotes Phillips as saying.

Phillips graduated from high school in Beaumont and went to Lamar Junior College (now university). But soon after the United States entered World War II, he joined the Marine Corps. After the war, he attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, where he lettered in football and graduated with a degree in education.

After his graduation, he began coaching high school teams, including stints in Nederland and Port Neches.

He then went on to college and professional football coaching.

Although several places in Texas lay claim to the Phillips legacy, Orange has the birthright and is proud of it. In 2007 Orange County Commissioner’s proclaimed Sept. 29 as “Bum” Phillips Day. Phillips made reference to the gesture in his autobiographic Bum Phillips: Coach, Cowboy and Christian.

Mark Dunn

For The Record

Born in Orange, Texas on Sept. 29, 1923 Coach Oail Andrew “Bum” Phillips will turn 90-years old on Sunday. Although several places in Texas lay claim to the Phillips legacy, Orange has the birthright and is proud of it. In 2007 Orange County Commissioner’s proclaimed Sept. 29 as “Bum” Phillips Day. Phillips is a retired NFL coach and the father of Wade Phillips, the Defensive Coordinator for the Houston Tex-

ans. “Bum” Phillips coached at the high school, college and professional levels. He has since retired to his horse ranch in Goliad, Texas.

“East Texans are sticklers for claiming their rightful birthplaces, and I’m no different,” Phillips wrote in his autobiography Bum Phillips: Coach, Cowboy, Christian.

“Many people have written I was born in Beaumont. Now, I have nothing against Beaumont, but I was born in Orange, Texas.”

“On my 84th birthday, John Dubose, an Orange County

and at the library. There are also plans to meet with a local Girl Scout troop to discuss “Stranger Danger.”

In the past they have held classes for the Star Cart program which teaches high school students about the dangers of drunk driving.

Alumni members also assist at other events such as the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo, Orange Boat Shows, the Lion’s Carnival, the Orange Easter Egg Hunt, at the bass tournament and many more. In addition, the alumni provides an annual luncheon

for seniors who are on the welfare check list.

To help raise money for much needed equipment to continue their efforts, they are holding fundraisers. The first one is a raffle. Tickets are $1 each. The prizes are an Apple Ipod mini, adirondack furniture, a Bushnell Sportsman Scope and a Garmin eTrex 20.

The drawing will be Oct. 24.

There may be added prizes before the drawing is conducted.

To purchase tickets or to make a donation contact Linda at 409-880-6356.

On Oct. 10, there will be a

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commissioner, proclaimed I was one of Orange County’s brightest stars. Townspeople refer to the day as “Bum Phillips Day.” I’m not sure what they do on that day, but the gesture reminds me of how grateful I am I was born there.”

“Orange was born in 1836 – 87 years before I showed up – and the year Texas won its independence from Mexico.”

Bum Phillips is known for wearing his cowboy hat and cowboy boots and speaking with a Texas drawl. He wore his hat on the sidelines of football games, except when he

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From 1975 through 1980, he was head coach of the Houston Oilers during the legendary “Luv Ya Blue” winning period with running back Earl Campbell. During that time, the team went to two AFC championship games, only to lose to the Steelers.

Phillips remains as the coach with the best win record for the professional team, which left Houston in the 1990s.

From 1981 through 1985, he was head coach of the New Orleans Saints.

Besides coaching, his business ventures included a sausage and meat company with his name.

After his retirement, someone asked what he was doing.

He replied, “Nothing, and I don’t start doing that until noon.”

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book of Deen’s to have it autographed.

The incident began a few weeks ago when the Deens came to Southeast Texas. As a surprise for Scales on her birthday, her family bought tickets to attend the Houston Metro Cooking event in Houston. Her family didn’t tell her where she was going, but only to pack a bag for an overnight stay.

For the first part of the adventure, the Scales family attended a brunch with about 30 other people. This is also when they presented Deen with the recipe.

Following the brunch, Scales and her fellow “foodies” went downstairs into a theater filled with about 700 people where Paula and Bobby Deen performed cooking demonstrations. They made a pot pie and peanut butter pie. Scales and her group where allowed to sample what they had made.

“They were really good, “ Scales said.

Paula Deen, 66, is an American celebrity chef, cooking show host, restaurateur, author, actress and Emmy Award-winning television personality.

Deen resides in Savannah, Georgia, where she owns and operates The Lady & Sons restaurant with her sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen. She has published fourteen cookbooks. She is known as a down-home, strong willed mom who overcame personal tragedy, long odds, financial and physical challenges to carve one of the most effective and wide ranging entertainment brands that exists today.

Scales added, she felt Paula Deen was a “really down to earth” type of person and enjoyed the experience.

Donna Scales Almond Joy Cake recipe: 1 package of a devil’s food cake mix.

The filling: 1 cup of evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 24 marshmallows 1 -14 ounce package of coconut.

Bake the cake as directed. Heat the evaporated milk, sugar and marshmallows until melted. Add coconut and spread the mixture over the cake.

Icing: 1 1/2 cups of sugar 1 stick of margarine 1/2 cup Pet milk Boil the above ingredients. Take off the heat; add 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Stir until melted. Add 1 cup of chopped almonds which are roasted and unsalted. Spread over the cake.

Sgt. Waters: called to duty are on any medications. It will be up to the nursing staff to verify this information. She also has to make sure each inmate gets a TB shot within seven days of their arrival. But, the inmates are not the only ones who need TB shots, so does the staff. Each TB shot is good for one year. If a inmate returns and it has been longer than one year since their last shot, then they must get another one.

The state requires, per jail standards, that Waters send in monthly reports on the shots.

Before an inmate is transferred to a different facility, including prison, they must have their medical file completed by the Orange County nursing staff.

An average stay for an inmate who has committed a misdemeanor crime may stay about three months in jail. Those with more serious crimes such as felonies, may stay up to eight months or longer.

To date, the Orange County Jail has 162 inmates with 40 of them being women. There are times when the population has grown to more than 200 inmates.

Some women represent a whole new set of issues when they are pregnant. The nursing

staff must meet her needs in addition to the growing baby by giving her prenatal vitamins.

During the third trimester, the new mother will be moved to the infirmary area so she can be monitored. Finally, when they believe she is in labor, she will be transferred to a local hospital for delivery. Once the baby is born, the inmate will return to the jail and the infant will be turned over to Child Protective Services or a family member.

Waters works a schedule of what is considered a regular work day of Monday through Friday while her staff of five nurses works 12 hour rotating shifts.

Although the nurses have a routine, every day is different.

“Most days are systematic,” she said. “But, others can get hectic.”

Inmates can put in a request to see the nurses on a “sick call request.” These are done early in the morning.

Doctors visit the jail once a week. The nurses treat simple problems or give prescribed medications before an inmate is sent to the emergency room. The nurses may do things such as check blood pressure, pulse, or oxygen levels. They may also

County business Commissioner, made the motion for all capital outlay expenditures to be frozen until Jan. 1 and then will have to be approved by commissioners before they can be done.

In addition, the tax rate was .5299 last year and was raised this year to .544. This will mean, for the average homeowner, they will see about $7.79 per $100,000

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valuation. As a result, this budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $1,947,530 or 7.85 percent and of that amount, $203,041 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.

Before the budget was approved, county officials were making last minute cuts and sent

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check urine samples or listen to bowel sounds if an inmate has stomach issues.

For things such as lacerations, broken bones or anything serious such as a heart attack they are sent to the hospital, by ambulance or another vehicle.

About one-third of the inmate population is on prescribed medication. For some they can be to treat diabetes or hypertension.

A dentist comes about once a month to the jail. He does only emergency cases such as a simple extraction or temporary fillings.

A psychologist comes about once a week, although they may also come for emergencies.

For things that require a doctor, inmates are asked to pay $10 for a doctor’s visit, $3 for medications and a $15 co-pay for an emergency room visit. However, if they do not have any money, they are not denied treatment.

Some inmates require to be placed in the infirmary for observation. They have cells which will protect them. One of which is behind clear glass. Sometimes, the nursing staff has to watch an inmate a lot closer when they are a suicide risk.

If there were to be a wide-

spread illness such as the flu, jail officials may segregate them in a ward to prevent them from spreading the illness any further.

The infirmary ward has also been used to house inmates who use crutches or walkers.

As more and more mental illnesses are becoming more recognized, the staff sees more inmates with mental illness problems.

“Over the years, things have become more closely scrutinized,” Waters said.

The staff has to notify judges before anything can be done.

Waters knows the medical staff has to work together to make things run as smoothly as possible.

“I have a great nursing staff,” Waters said. “I have full confidence in them.”

At the end of the day, she puts the thoughts of the jail behind her by going home and trying to relax. She enjoys spending time with her family and the great outdoors.

out e-mails. Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt said he received the e-mail too late because he was out working and suffered the consequences. Since he missed the deadline, 10 percent of his highest line items were cut. Merritt manages two large budgets, the jail and the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office was cut $49,956 on line item 740 which is for their fuel costs.

According to Merritt, this was tight to begin with and is now

impossible to work with since he most surely will run out of funds as costs continue to rise and the fuel is used over time. He was informed he could return to the court and ask for a line item transfer to meet the needs. In addition, $59,440 was cut from the jail costs, line item 743 which he will also have to address in the future.

Thibodeaux added, Merritt’s concerns were “duly noted.”

Editor’s note; This is the first installment of this series on the Orange County Jail staff.

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From the Creaux’s Nest FALL ARRIVES AFTER GOOD RAIN Maybe Creaux and I were the only ones in the country to predict, early this year, that we wouldn’t have a hurricane in the Gulf this season. However, we wrote it would be a very hot and very dry summer and that would be the trade out for no major storm. We based our prediction on the fact thathigh pressure would dominate the gulf states. The National Weather Bureau and other experts predicted one major storm in the Gulf and two would hit the east coast. They had predicted 16 storms in all, with six named major storms. The season isn’t over and I hope we’re not causing a jinks but a storm would be rare in October in the Gulf.*****Our area was about 14-inches below average rainfall when the rains came in Friday. By the time it stopped my five inch rain gage had overflowed. The soil was so dry that

by Sunday morning it was hard to tell we had ever had a shower.

The ground soaked it up like a sponge. Fall officially arrived Sunday morning, unusual this time of year. It was a cool 66 degrees. God had washed everything, the dust was gone from the leaves on the trees and not a cloud in the sky. Chances are the cool won’t last but the announcement of fall was nice and the much needed rain was better. We will probably start having regular showers and little cool spells with start arriving. Low pressure will start to dominate but we’re grateful for the high pressure that spared us another year. We just celebrated the fifth anniversary since Ike came calling.***** Well, I have a long way to go and little time left so I’d best get going. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

AMERICA’S BUM, ORANGE BORN 1923 O.A. ‘Bum’ Phillips was born on John St., in Orange, on Sept.

29, 1923. He will celebrate his 90th birthday on Sunday. Bum and his family moved to Beaumont when he was 14 years old.

He graduated from French High School but though those years, until he went into the service, he spent most of his spare time in Orange, where he hung out with his grandfather, Parrish, who taught him to be a cowboy. His grandfather worked for the Brown Estate and Bum helped him round up cattle, brand and dip them. Bum recently wrote a piece about “What it Means to be a Texan.” It starts with “The Window at Big Bend, which in and of itself is proof of God. It goes to Lake Sam Rayburn where my Grandad taught me more about life than fishin, and enough about fishin to last a lifetime. I can talk about Tyler, and Longview, and Odessa and Cisco, and Abilene and Poteetand every place in between. Every little part of Texas feels special.

Every person who ever flew theLone Star thinks of Bandera or Victoria or Manor or wherever they call “home” as the best little part of the best state. Every time I cross the border of Texas, I say, Lord, please don’t let me die anywhere but Texas.”

Bum once told this writer that all his people are buried in Orange and that would also be his final resting place. I’m not sure if that still stands. Bum often talks about William Barrett Travis, the Alamo, Sam Houston and the people who forged the nation and the state of Texas. Bum says,“The spirit that burned in every person who founded this great place we call Texas is passed on through blood or sweat to everyone of us. You see that spirit that made Texas alive in all of us.”

Coach Phillips, has a coach son, Wade, who was also born in Orange. For a longtime it has been a source of irritation to me that nothing locally, either by our service organizations, city or county government, has ever done anything to recognize our most popular native son, known in every part of the country.

A good, God fearing man, who has been a teacher, philosopher and a true Texan,who never forgot his birthplace, Orange County Texas. Happy birthday coach.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the death of Richard Corder, Jr., age 79, who died Sept. 22, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to time of service. Our heartfelt sympathy to wife Ruth, who he called “Bear” and sons Craig, Bart, Mark, Chris and their families. Please see obituary and the Down Life’s Highway column.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 5 Years Ago-1998 We learned about the death of Tim McCorquodale, age 47. His grandfather, then his dad Alan, pioneered and ran Little Giant Manufacturing, known around the country. At the time of his death, he and brother Rex were running the business.*****We also were sorry to hear about the death ofDon Lyons, who owned Lyon’s Music Co. Don was one of the great guys.*****Law enforcement officer Mike Edge, a 20 year veteran of Orange PD, lost his battle with liver disease on Sept. 29. He died at St. Luke’s in Houston. *****C.R. Nash, former Bridge City city manager was hired asPinehurst Administrator. (Editor’s note: C.R. died

of cancer a few years ago.)*****What a day former WO-S star Chris Cole had for the Aggies. Six receptions for 174 yards and three TD’s.*****Bridge City stars Jason Matthews started for the Tennessee Oilers Sunday while Shane Dronett started for the Atlanta Falcons. (Editor’s note: Shane took his own life a few years back. This was also when the Tenn. Oilers became the Titians).*****Everyone’s friend, insurance man Bill Nickum, was hospitalized last weekend for some kind of heart problem bur is now out of ICU atSt. E and should be home in a few days.*****Doak Walker, 1948 Heisman Trophy winner fromSMU, died Sunday, Sept. 27, at age 71. He was an NFL All Pro and helped Detroit win two championships. He was also both a college and pro Hall of Fame winner. The three time All American stood 5 foot, 11 inches and weighed all of 173 pounds. He retired from the pros with 534 points, 34 TD’s, 183 extra points and kicked 49 field goals. The third most points in NFL history. Doak had been paralyzed in January in a skiing accident. *****Mark McGwire hits 70th homerun, shattering Babe’s and Maris records. (Editor’s note: Babe did his on whiskey, Mark on drugs.)*****Sammy Sosa hit his number 66 homerun. (Editor’s note: He did his with cork in his bat.)*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dined at Heath’s Golden Corral. (Editor’s note: It is no wonder Heath went out of business. It was all you could eat salad and desert bar.)*****Landon Sparks celebrated 16 years on Oct. 1 and Hayden Oceguera, 4, on Sept. 28.

35 Years Aago-1978 Elizabeth Williams, wife of Dr. Howard C. Williams, will be the principal speaker when the First United Methodist Church receives an official Texas historical marker. Ms. Williams has documented the history of the church. The First Methodist Church in Texas was formed inJonesborough. It was also the first Protestant church in the state. *****Pope John Paul has died and will be buried as 700 million Catholics mourn the death of their second pope in less than two months.Pope John Paul died after having served only 34 days. *****First Savings and Loan is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Employees are Jim Gilliam, Greg Vaughn, Marla Willey, Teri Fleming, Flaudry Plant, Doris Bratton, Phyllis Ener, Mildred Sheffield, Doris Richards, Debbie Crow, Charlotte Richardson, Faye Stidham, Betty Dillard, Ann Lovitt, Tim Granger and Doug Patterson.*****Stella Saxon, wife of Mike, is the new lawyer in the law office of Louis Dugas.*****Bridge City Day is coming.

Sharon Gregory will reign over the parade as Miss Bridge City.

A grudge baseball game will be played between Sen. Carl Parker’s crew and Roy Dunn’s Renegades. Richard Corder is commissioner to keep everything on the up and up.*****Nominees for the homecoming court at BCHS are seniors Melanie Ledoux and Sherri Van Breemen; juniorsDanette Davis and Denise Soileau; sophomores Tammy Emerson and Tina Segler; and freshmenGina Allen and Belinda Muckelrath.*****Mason Hebert and children, Gloria, Arval, Mason, Jr. and Betty, thank friends for their kindness in their loss of their wife and mother.*****John Liebycatches a prize 20-pound amberjack.

The little guy took 10 minutes to land the big fish. *****Gary Peery will turn 18 in a few days. *****B.C. City Manager C.R. Nash celebrated a birthday on Sept. 29. *****Cleveland beats LCM 28-13. The Bears defense allowed more points than in three previous games. David Williams is defensive coordinator. *****BC Cardinals beat Liberty 21-6. A 26-yard pass from Rodney Johnson to Jeff Anderson put the Cards on the board first. Johnson scored the next TD. Joey Hargraves kicked the extra point in place of injured Gary Peery. Sophomore Bryan Ward scored on a one-yard plunge. Hargraves made the PAT.*****Bridge City boxers were winners at boxing meet. Junior Leger, seven-year-old, 46 pounds, jumped to the 10-yearsold 50-pound class, for the win. E.T. Laughlin, eight-yearold, 55-pound, wins by TKO. Shawn O’Dell, 10-years-old, 78 pounds, wins by third round TKO. Nathan Bendy, 112 pounds, was the big winner. He was asked to fight in the Southern U.S. Box-Off in New Orleans.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Donna Ford, Ola Kindle, Joellen Grooms, Phyllis Tarter, Scott Stout, Bessie Rach, Cameron Pitts, James Scott, Jeffery Armand, Kailey Childress, Lynn Gremillion, Kara Day, John Harrell, Mary Gremillion, Sandra Rose, Theresa Blanchard, Vicki Jeter, Byron Buchanan, Joey Hargrave, Bob Blacksher, C.G. Birdwell, Dan Barclay, Deven Young, Gaynell Murrell, Hayley Dardeau, Justin Burchfield, Jack Short, Michael Coffey, Morgan Applebach, Starla Lee, Todd Shuford, Jeff Batchelor, Kevin Hall, Mike Hughes, Ray Dahl, Scott Harris, Brigitte Howard, Jakey Morgan, Lizzie Elms, Corey Sonnier, Scott Haggard, Sherry Mulhollan, Zack Sarver, Darryl Brinson, Mat Taylor, Peggy Derouen, Brigitte Howard, Terry Brown, Aaron Milligan, Dean Granger, Cliff McCardle, Priscella Burns, Richard Estes, Ricky Benefield, Al Goodwin, Brandon Taylor, Debbie Tutt, Denna Elizondo, Tricia Longlois, Jacob Longlois, Martha Hankins, Robert Dale Vance, Richard Albair, Howard Fisher, Rob Strause, Jamie Freeman, Eric Covington, Jimmy Glover, Keely Guidry, Kimberly Cooper, Meg Clark, Skylar Rowley, Brandon Gerrald, Gerald Brignac, Grace Corkran, Kenton James and Tony Lummus.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We enjoyed a nice visit Monday with U.T. All American Steve Worster and Donnie Shockley at the Exxpress Mart. Both agree that Mack Brown’s days are numbered at U.T. In 1970 Worster was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. The other three contenders were winner Jim Plunkett, Archie Manning and Joe Thesman. He changed his name pronunciation to Theismann to rhyme with Heisman.*****Got an e-mail from our old friend and former columnist, Nancy McWhorter. She and spouse Mac moved from Bridge City after Hurricane Ike. Nancy lost Mac last year on Sept. 1. She’s been keeping tabs on us and found out we haven’t had a recipe column in a while and has offered to remedy that, so look for her recipe column to reappear in The Record soon.*****On Oct. 1, you can start signing up for the Affordable Health Care if you don’t have insurance because you were turned down for a pre-existing condition. I predict that when fully implemented three years from now the Bill will be very popular. If you have insurance and are happy with it, you are not effective. In the future the congress will work to improve it but for now the Tea Party controlled congress would rather shut

down our government than make it better.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch had a great time last week at Peggy’s Off the Bayou, on Hwy. 62. The food was great and so was the fellowship and story telling. This week the Bunch will dine at Robert’s and back at Novrozsky’s next week. Everyone is welcome.

It is a great way to keep up with friends.*****Mary Loyd is retiring from Bridge City Walmart on Oct. 4, after 23 years. She looks forward to spending time with her husband of 52 years, her eight grandchildren and eight great-grandsons. We wish her happy sailing.*****Tony and Karen Fuselier have finally closed the deal on their Cajun Corner and are in progress of moving out. Meanwhile, Tony celebrates a birthday this weekend with a party at the Marina on the Cow Bayou.*****Congrats to Bridge City baseball star Chase Shuggart, a junior, who has committed to play college baseball at U.T.*****A few months ago I told you not to be surprised if before the end of the year gas prices would drop to $3 a gallon or below. Our energy polices are working. Lower gas prices will help our economy also.*****My bet on the government shutdown is that fellow Republican senators will leave radical, right-winger Ted Cruz hanging. He is so extreme that Repubs are running from him.*****A few special folks we know who are celebrating their special day. Sept. 25 finds prettyDonna Ford celebrating another birthday. Also celebrating this day is Joellen Grooms, Phyllis Tarter, Ronnie Dunbar and Bessie Rach.***On Sept. 26, Ms. Annie’s little boy, former B.C. police chief Joey Hargraves is a year older. Also John Harrell, Dan Barclay, Mary and Lynn Gremillion and Treresa Blanchard.***On Sept. 27, Mike Hughes, Scott Harris, Hayley Darderu and Gaynell Murrell celebrate.***On Sept. 28, our onetime editor, Gretta’s other half, Darryl Brinson gets older. Also celebrating on this day are Sherry Mulhollan and Brigitte Howard.***On Sept. 29, Al’s little brother, Dean Granger, is a year older. Also Debbie Fusilier’s dad, Cliff McCardle,celebrates another one as does Richard Estes, Al Goodwin and Coach Bum Phillips.***On Sept. 30, Howard Fisher, Corky, Don and Tommy Harmon’s brother-in-law, celebrates and so does Robert Dale Vance, who has been celebrating for a month. Our good friend Richard Albair, Peggy’s longtime husband and the boss man at Peggy’s on the Bayou, marks up another year on this day and also deputy sheriff, former constable, Bob Strause, is a year older. On Sept.

30, Martha Hankins,the widow of our former editor, the late Robert Hankins also celebrates.***On Oct. 1, Jimmy Glover, Kimberly Cooper, Keely Guidry, Meg Clark and Grace Corkran all celebrate. Happy birthday to all. Please see complete list.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK To get a job offshore, Nonc Theriot had to go to Doc Boudreaux for a physical and health and family history. He put on his new cloths and make an appointment wit da doctor. Da doc him, feel his pulse, look in his ears and throat, check his blood pressure, den he tole Nonc to drop his britches and bend over. Doc him, with his long middle finger, probe Nonc real good inside. Den he said, “OK.” Nonc pulled up his pants den Doc Boudreaux tole him, “I’m gonna to axe you some questions.” “How old was your papa wen he died, him?”

Nonc answer, “Oh, papa, he’s not dead him, he’s 92 and works at da feed store everyday. Mygrandpapa Theriot died wen he was 98, him, wen he fell off a tractor and broke his neck. My mama Agnes just turned 89, her.”

Doc Boudreaux write all dat down den he look up at Nonc and say, “You sure got some nice, good genes you.”

Nonc say, “Mai, tank you. Dey were on sale at Burke’s Outlet, I bought four pair me.”

C’EST TOUT Here’s another reason to be married. Monday, the Journal of Clinical Oncology came out with a report that being wed can be as beneficial as chemo for cancer survivors. Scientist say they may have found the key to surviving cancer and that’s marriage. Married people are 20 percent less likely to die from their disease compared to those divorced, widowed or never married.

In certain types of tumors, prostate, breast, colorectal, esophageal and head and neck cancers being married benefits are larger than those from chemotherapy. I don’t know how they come up with such things. The report didn’t say if you had to be happily married or not or if the same went for same-sex marriages.

However, the report said men got more of a survival boost from marriage than women. Ibelieve the bottom line is being there for that person and helping them navigate their appointments and make it through all their treatments makes a real difference to a cancer patient’s outcome. Many of my friends, through the years, have been thankful for the little lady who made that awful trip with them. I’m sure it works the other way also.*****By next week, Oct. 3, we should know if Sen. Wendy Davis will make a run for governor of Texas or rerun for her senate seat.

Running againstAbbott and his $30 million is an uphill climb.

Wendy will raise a good amount but Abbott has the Perry machine appointments he’s made to every board in the state.

However, Abbott has some negatives. One is that Perry will still call the shots. Some people are looking for change from all those Perry years and Abbott is not it. Wendy will do good with the women’s vote but can she win. At this time it would be an awful long shot. Four years from now the tide will change. Wendy running however will help down ballot candidates and put an end to a lot of straight party Republican voting.*****My time is up and I thank you for yours. We’re still having some difficulties and short handed so bear with us. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Check us out daily on our web therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless.

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Down Life’s Highway: Remembering Richard “BBRC” Corder n Born for his Trade Smart, Quick, Pioneer, Family Man, Friend, Fisherman Richard passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 22. I first met him around 1954, when we were both youngsters. He worked at KOLE Radio in Port Arthur with Gordon Baxter and Les Ledet.

Les and Bax were negotiating to buy the station. At the time, Richard went by the name of “Dick” Corder. Best I recall attended Port Arthur College.

Bax and Les bounced around between KOLE and KPAC, a station owned by Dr. Sam Monroe’s parents, and where Ed Lovelace worked.

In the mid-50s, Ed, along with some Jewish friends, bought KOGT in Orange. Ed brought “Dick” to Orange to work at the station and in sales. Ed, of course, was the best promoter of all. He took that little AM station and some good talent and put the station on the map. In 1957, Bax got fired at KPAC and Ed brought him to Orange. Bax did the morning show from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. He broadcasted live from the Holly Motor Co. showroom, a Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth dealership where I was sales manager and Ted Wilkinson was general manager. It was located where Orange Carpet is now.

Bax had a large following of advertisers and listeners but residents in south Jefferson

County couldn’t catch the station.

This caused problems. Bax left and went to Beaumont. For years the radio station was at 407-Tenth Street, then moved to an upstairs building downtown. Ed then built a station and a home for his brother next door at the present location..

After that Lovelace moved Richard into the early morning slot. Richard sold his own show. It became so popular that Ed sold spots on it also.

Their only problem was Ed didn’t pay commission on those extra spots. Over the years however, Ed took care of Richard and he became the morning voice in the greater Orange area. The engineer at KOGT was Ed’s right hand man, Rev. Bob Simmons, who even followed Ed to his Beeville radio stations.

Around 1965 Richard pioneered the broadcasting of Orange County High School football games. He followed Bridge City in their championship run in 1965 and in 1966; he broadcast their state championship game from Waco. At first he worked games alone then was joined by others. Joe Kazmar worked the broadcast with Richard for several years.

For years Richard wrote a “Let’s Go Fishing” column each week for our newspaper,

Having fun at live radio broadcast at Dunn family owned OVN anniversary celebration in 1970’s. Pictured left to right: Gordon Baxter, Richard Corder, Ed Lovelace. Background Joe Kazmar and Jerry Pesson.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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He spoke about the Bass clubs and individual fishermen and his fishing buddies. Among some still around are Troy Woodall and Judge Carl Thibodeaux.

When Lovelace sold the radio station to former governor Allen Shivers and his group, they brought in a guy named Bill Forte to run the station.

His first move was to change Richard from morning to drive

time, and then fire him.

I contacted my friend Dewey “Teddy Bear” Cox and other business leaders to see if we could help save Richard’s job which he had been on 45 years.

“Teddy Bear,” a tough union business agent and negotiator, had me call Forte to come down to our OVN office. Cox started off real smooth, and then Forte, a nice enough guy, said the wrong thing and Cox dropped the hammer on him. I

Little Cypress represented at Lamar game Local girls represent Little Cypress at the Lamar game Saturday.

Ashley Benson is a sophomore dancer and Kristin Yokum is a new rookie on Lamar’s dance team. The team is directed by Brixey Blankenship and they are ambassadors of Lamar, raising school spirit all year long. You can see the dance team at all home games performing a pre-game routine, cheering on the sidelines and performing at half time.

though he would never let up. I got to feeling sorry for Bill but before he left he had made a deal. Richard was back on the air the next day and soon on morning drive time. He was still on mornings when Stelly bought the station.

In 2006 Richard suffered a

The Race

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A turtle plodding down the road so slow Had joined the race, knowing where to go, Many passed him racing extremely fast But he kept on going, knowing he could last.

The ones running fast lost energy and fell They received no honor, nor story to tell, But the turtle kept on his slow, moving pace At the end of the day, he had won the race.

OF Athletic Department creating Wall of Honor

Is your life frustrated with many things to do Running to and fro just trying to get through?

With time flying by you think you can’t stop Getting everything done before you drop.

The Orangefield Athletic Department is developing a “Wall of Honor” for those athletes who have either been named All-State or have gone on to play at the next level.

Much of the Orangefield Bobcat memorabilia was lost in a fire in the early 1990’s. An effort is being made to rebuild the collection. The athletic department is requesting an 8x10 photo and the year of recognition. Donations to the “Wall of Honor” may be dropped off at the field house between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The boy athlete photos will be hung in the field house and the girls pictures will be hung in the new gym.

The Orangefield Athletic Department is asking for the community’s help to rebuild this “Wall of Honor” that will celebrate the accomplishments of their athletes, past and present. For any questions, please call the field house at 735-4504 or email jsmalley@esc5.net.

Slow down, enjoy life while you still can There are just a few years God gives to man, Take one step at a time and enjoy the view Don’t worry if others speed right past you.

Be thankful for each and every new day Balance your time with both work and play, Remember the turtle, his slow steady pace Then at the end, you will win life’s race.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Community Bulletin Board

angefield Cheerleaders and the Deweyville Drill Team.

David Self Ford is located at 1601 Green Ave. in Orange. For more information call 409-781-7028.

Fish fry fundraiser Friday

Fall Fest Saturday A Fall festival will be held 9 a.m. until, Sept. 28 at Nan’s Florist at 1537 Strickland. Several vendors will be participating. Items include crafts, benefit bake sale for Team Angel, floral designs, jump castle for kids, music and food.

WOS Homecoming Parade to be held Monday The WO-S annual Homecoming parade will be Monday, Sept.

30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. by Calvary Baptist Church on Western Ave. The parade will travel down Western Avenue to Newton Street and will end at the high school with the community pep rally to follow in the main gym. Anyone interested in participating can call the high school, 409-882-5570, and leave a message for Meri Elen Jacobs. Parade participants can begin gathering there or around the water tower at 5:30 p.m. Please bring a canned good to the pep rally to support the food bank. “Can the Hawks!”

Vendors sought for Christmas at the Browns Christmas at the Browns is seeking vendors. The event will be held noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1. Booth Rental is $100 and applications are being taken now through Nov. 1. Space is limited, so call early.

To register or for more information, please call 409-883-2939.

The Brown Estate is located at 4205 W. Park Ave., Orange.

Drive 4 UR School David Self Ford welcomes the public to come and support all seven Orange County Schools with the annual Drive 4 UR School program. Take a test drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 to earn money for these local organizations: Bridge City Strutters and Cheerleaders, WOS Band, Community Christian School, LCM Band, Vidor FFA and Criminal Justice, Or-

A fish fry fundraiser will be held 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday at 780 Pinchback Road, Beaumont for World of Color Childhood Development Center. Pre-sale and same day tickets are available for $8. Meal includes: Fish, rice, green beans, dinner roll and bottled water. Will deliver 6 or more dinners in the Beaumont area only. Call 409-866-7164. Proceeds will be used for uniforms and other needs of students that can’t afford them.

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announCements Barborek to wed Young

Garage fundraiser at Mauriceville MS Mauriceville Middle School PTO will hold a Huge garage sale from 8 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the MMS Roundtop Gym. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the Eighth Grade Banquet, which will be held in the spring.

For additional information, contact Ronda Sunderland, at 745-3970, or rsunderland@lcmcisd.org.

Orange VFW September events Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host the VFW Day Video at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North (5303 16th Street). The public is invited to attend. The program is not long, but very informative. For more information, please contact Chairman John Clark at 883-0264.

Krisanne Hall to speak on the Constitution Self-proclaimed Constitutional Missionary Krisanne Hall travels the country refreshing, re-educating and instructing all who will listen of the providential hand that guided our founding fathers in drafting our constitution.

Learn about the founding of this great nation on two nights you don’t want to miss. Come hear why our founding documents are as relevant today as they were in 1779.

Hrs. Hall will captivate and hold your attention the entire event. Her fervor and love for this country will be evident throughout her presentation.

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Kim Thompson of Bridge City Texas and Michael and Becky Barborek of Orange, Texas are greatly honored to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dilyn Anne Barborek to Kevin Howard Young, son of Dave and Lois Young of Bridge City, Texas.

The future bride is a graduate of Bridge City High School and attended Lamar State College. She is a dance instructor for Ingram’s School of Dance in Orange. The groom is also a graduate of Bridge City High School and received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Lamar University Beaumont. He is employed with E.I. DuPont in Orange.

The wedding will be held at the Garden District in Little Cypress On Saturday, November 16th 2013 at 5 p.m. The couple will honeymoon at Disney World.

Scogin to wed Schisler

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Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Scogin are proud to announce the engagement of their son Spencer Labrock Scogin to Kristina Renee’ Schisler, daughter William Schisler and the late Dyann Schisler. Spencer is currently enlisted in the United States Air Force serving as a nutritionist at the Wright Patterson Medical Center. Kristina is currently in management while pursuing her paramedics degree. The couple are planning a holiday wedding and will be moving to Ohio where Spencer is currently stationed.

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A service connected disabled veteran, Krisanne Hall is also a former assistant district attorney in Florida and a Constitutional lawyer.

She will be in Orange for a two-night event. Hall will speak at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the VFW located at 5303 16th St. and at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Palms Event Center located at Interstate 10 at the Martin Luther King overpass. Admission is free. Talks are different each night. For more information call 409-745-1279.

OC Democratic Party to meet Sept. 26 The monthly meeting of the Orange County Democratic Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Orange County Commissioners’ Courtroom, located at 123 S. 6th St. in Orange. Those interested in serving as precinct chairs may contact the county party chairwoman at deborahmitchell553@ gmail.com.

LCM classes of ‘70-’76 to host reunion The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Classes of 1970-1976 are planning a reunion, with the Class of 1973 hosting the plans since it will be their 40th Class Reunion, on Sept. 27-28.

Activities include a tailgating party before the LCM HS football game from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at Bear Park (LCM HS Football Parking Lot), and attending the football game afterwards.

On Saturday, Sept. 28, a reception with snacks/appetizers/ non-alcoholic beverages/set-ups will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 2610 Lutcher Dr. in Orange with music and dancing to follow at 7:30 p.m. BYOB if you prefer alcoholic beverages.

Music will be provided by Jimmy Jams and the cost is $35 for couples and $20 for singles. No reservations are needed but contact Sherry Sharpton Stalnaker if you have questions at (409) 313-0774 or sherryd43@aol.com.

Come and join us for walking down memory lane with our former classmates and remembering fun times from 40+ years ago.

Chervon Retirees Assoc. to meet Oct. 14 Retirees of Chevron, Texaco and Unocal, please note. The normally scheduled September meeting of the Chevron Retirees Association has been rescheduled to Monday, Oct. 14. A notice of the meeting will be posted as the new date approaches.

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Deaths and Memorials To Be Held Richard Corder Orange Long time KOGT radio announcer Richard “BBRC” Corder, age 79, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at his home, following a lengthy illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. John Fortenberry, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Eulogies will be given by Gary Stelly and Mr. Corder’s four sons.

The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service.

Born in Port Arthur on Jan. 4, 1934, Arthur Richard Corder Jr. was the son of Arthur Richard Corder Sr. and Cordelia Dee (Ainsworth) Corder. He worked for KOGT radio for 51 years where he was an on air personality and involved with advertising sales.

Richard was an avid fisherman and loved fishing with his sons and grandchildren. He was an ambassador for the sport of bass fishing and was a charter member of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. In later years he began playing golf and also enjoyed a good game of chess.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Ruth Corder of Orange; sons, Craig Corder of Huntsville, Bart Corder and his wife, Georgia, of the Hartburg Community, Mark Corder of Austin and Chris Corder of LaPorte.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Brooke Corder, Troy Corder, Campbell Corder, Larisa Corder, Stephanie Corder, Hannah Corder and Evane Corder.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hartburg Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 603, Deweyville, Texas 77614 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Joda Lewis Atchley Orange Joda Lewis Atchley, 55, of Orange passed away on Thursday, Sept.

19, 2013 at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at 6 p.m. at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 4 p.m. until service time. Cremation was held under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent for the family at http://www. dormanfuneralhome.com/.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Orange; born on Jan. 1, 1958 to parents Joan Virginia (Stewart) and Harold Atchley.

He was employed with Local #587 as a boilermaker/welder.

He loved the outdoors, going camping, boating, motorcycling and fishing. He enjoyed all kind of racing; cars, motorcycles and

boats. Joda was a hard working man; who loved his family dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Atchley; grandmother, Audrey “Dee Dee’ Stewart.

He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Atchley Bush of Orange; son, Jason D. Atchley of Orange; mother, Joan V. Atchley of Orange; sister, Cheyanne Atchley of Austin; his children’s mother, Janet K. Atchley of Orange; grandchildren, Jason M. Atchley, Jeremy D. Bush, Makena Atchley, Mya Bush.

In lieu of flower donations may be made to Dorman Funeral Home to help the family with final expense.

Ella Marie Elahee Orange Mrs. Ella Marie Elahee died Sunday, Sept. 22, at her residence. The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Ella Marie Johnson Elahee, 45, of Orange, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Orange Gospel Assembly. Dr. Isaac B. Ackah, pastor, will officiate.

Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. the day of the service.

An Orange native and 1986 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School, she received her bachelor’s degree from Lamar Beaumont and her master’s degree in Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

She is survived by sons Shawn Elahee and Jonathan Elahee; daughters, Corinne Elahee, Courtney Elahee, and Camryn Elahee; her mother, Oda Mae Walker; brothers, Douglas Cash, Jerry Thompson, Jimmie Johnson, Timmie Johnson, and Tobe Johnson; sisters, Pamela Arnold, Sherry Brooks, Carolyn Patton, and Stella Walker.

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Held Vernon Arnold Hudnall Jr. Orange Vernon Arnold Hudnall Jr., 70, of Orange passed away on Friday, Sept.

20, 2013 Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church in Orange; The Rev. Tom Phelan officiated. Cremation was held under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. A burial will be held at a later date by the family.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Orange, born on May 22, 1943 to the late Margaret Marie (Boudreaux) and Vernon Marie Hudnall Sr. He was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Francis Assisi in Orange. He had a great love for horses. Vernon was a loving person who will be missed dearly by all.

He was preceded in death by

his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hudnall; sister, Peggy Raymer; brothers, Joe Hudnall, Keith Hudnall.

He is survived by his daughter, Felicia Fisher and husband, Jim Bo of Jasper, Lydia Putman and husband, Jeff of Victoria, Lora Hill and husband, Charley of Corpus Christi; sons, Kenneth Hudnall, Larry Hudnall, John A. Hudnall all of Jasper, 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Francine Coates and husband, Bill of Zavalla, Joyce Blanchette and husband, Lloyd of Orange; brothers, Felix Hudnall and wife Evelyn, Eric Hudnall and wife, Cindy, Mark Hudnall and wife, Anne all of Orange, two sisters-in-law, Becky Hudnall of Center and Kathy Hudnall of Orange.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Earl Hart “Bubba” Savoie Jr. Orange Orange Earl Hart “Bubba” Savoie Jr., 54, of Orange, formerly of Jennings, passed away Monday, Sept.

16, 2013 at his residence.

A memorial service to remember Bubba’s life was held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home, 8808 Highway 87 North in Orange. A gathering of Bubba’s family and friends was held before the services. Cremation was held prior to services and Bubba’s remains will be buried at a later date in the Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings, La. Bubba was born on Sept. 17, 1958 in Jennings, La. to his parents, the late, Earl Hart Savoie Sr. and the late, Dolories Donita (Dupont) Savoie. Bubba lived in Orange for the last 17 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and he enjoyed shopping and having lunch with his friends.

Bubba is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Cindy Savoie. Those who will most cherish his memory are his sisters, Minette Milner and husband, William of Welsh, Julie Keitel and husband, David of Parker, Kan. and Danielle Savoie of Crowley, La.; a brother, Billy Cormier and wife, Paula of Hathaway; three nieces, Charity Keitel, Courtney Milner and Emily Keitel; seven nephews, Blake Milner, Nethaneel Savoie, Tyson Milner, Josh Keitel, Justin Savoie, Matthew Milner and Jacob Keitel; his special greatnephew, Nathan Savoie and his stepmother, Dixie Savoie of Orange. Bubba is also survived by his great-nieces, great-nephews and numerous members of his extended family.

Family and friends may sign the register and leave condolences at http://www.dormanfuneralhome.com/.

Barbara Jean Weeks Deweyville Barbara Jean Weeks, 84, of Deweyville passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, La. A funeral service was held on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 pm at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel, with

a gathering of family and friends from 12 noon until service time.

The Rev. Bill Smith officiated. Burial followed at King Cemetery in Hartburg.

Barbara was a native and life long resident of Deweyville; born on Sept. 30, 1928 to parents Katie Emmer and Martin Emanuel Smith. She lived last few months in Merryville with her daughter.

Barbara had worked as a nurse’s aid at Evening Roses in Port Arthur. She was a member of Pinehurst United Pentecostal Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Smith; sisters, Etta Lackey, Emeron Smith, Mary Corry, Faye Stovall, Vira Lyons; brothers, Arlis Smith, Jack Smith, Nealey Smith and Odie Smith.

She is survived by her daughters Glenda Townsend and husband, Robert of Orangefield, Shirley Heard and husband Levi of Merryville, La.; sister, Sadie Welch and husband, Lloyd of Orange; brothers, Arnold Smith and wife, Hilda of Starks, La., Frank Smith of Orange; grandchildren, Sherrie Loncon and husband, Mark of Little Cypress, Michelle Holle and Stephen of Beaumont, Jayna and husband, Joey Fenner of Orangefield, Dale Rose and wife April of Orange, Kim Brack and husband, Darwin of West Orange, Daniel Rose and wife, Marybeth of Little Cypress. She also survived by her great-grandchildren, Morgan Fairchild, Lindsey Fairchild, Shelby Holle, Madelyn Holle, Jarod Fenner and wife, Christina, Jodi Fenner, Ashley Granger and husband, Ryan, Ryan Brack, Meagan Monceaux and husband, Keigan, Aaron Rose, Nathan Rose, Abigail Rose, Rachel Rose, Balyse Baker, Brayden Baker, Baylee Kibodeaux; great-great-grandchildren, Brayden Marus and Eli Monceaux.

Honoring Barbara as pallbearers were her grandsons.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Orys C. “Gunny” Gunstream Jr. Orange On Sept. 20, 2013, the world lost a gentleman and a friend to all. Orys Gunstream slipped the bonds of earth after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were heldat 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Sunday at the funeral

home.

He was a native of Orange, born Aug. 8, 1926. Orys was known as a family man who loved family gatherings, was a master machinist, was one of the Great Generation of World War II and a man of his word. He was that friend upon who we had no fear to call…he was always there for us. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII as a machinist mate and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Naval Reserve. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works as maintenance supervisor after 38 years of service. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Orange, Madison Lodge 126 AF & AM, a life member of both the VFW and American Legion, past president of the local chapter of the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association, and past president of the Orange Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by his beloved Dorothy.

Those left to cherish his memory are son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Linda Gunstream; grandson and granddaughterin-law, Patrick and Alyssa Gunstream, and John Gunstream; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Wyatt and Lilyana Gunstream; brother and sister-in-law, Bill

and Rene Fitzgerald; nieces and nephews, Stefan and Kristi Grove and family, Brent and Angela Burris and family, Phillip and Kelly Smith and family, Sean and Stig Daniels, Shannon Fitzgerald and Wes Mau and family, Will and Penni Fitzgerald and family, Van and Lori Fitzgerald and family; and special friends, Lon and Diana Craft.

Serving as pallbearers were John Martin, Lon Craft, Brent Burris, Stefan Grove, Phillip Smith, Will Fitzgerald, Van Fitzgerald, and Drew Craft. Honorary pallbearers were John Weirich, Swede Anderson, and Lynard Snyder.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River City Hospice, the Methodist Children’s Home, or the charity of your choice.

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More than a bass fisherman COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

I was in the retail fishing tackle business and guiding full time back in the 70’s when Richard Corder walked into my store one morning and asked me if I would be interested in providing a weekly report on Toledo Bend on his show on KOGT. What he failed to tell me was that he would call to tape the report at 4:30 a.m. each week without fail!

I know it is unimaginable in this day and time, but there was no such thing as a cell phone.

Waking up at four when I wasn’t guiding was bad enough, but even when I was up at that hour finding a phone was never a given.

After pointing out that more often than not, especially in the spring, I was often on the road headed to the lake at that time of the morning, he replied without batting an eye, “Not a problem…stop and get you a cup of coffee at the little convenience store in Call or the Texaco station in Burkeville.

They both have pay phones.”Rain or shine… the show must go on!

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H WEST ORANGE-STARK over HAMSHIRE-FANNETT Both teams have only suffered one loss so far this season, but that’s pretty much where the similarities stop. The Mustangs have played much tougher competition and appear to be in mid-season form. The Longhorns are eager for an upset in front of their home fans, but it’s not going to happen this Friday night.

H LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over LIVINGSTON LCM has yet to leave the friendly confines of Bear Stadium so far this year and should take advantage of the home field for this District 20-4A opener against the Lions, who also have played only two games so far this season.

H BRIDGE CITY over BUNA The Cardinals are hoping to open District 21-3A warfare with a win over these scrappy Cougars. The Redbirds had an open date last week which should help heal some of the bumps and bruises suffered in the first three games.

H SILSBEE over ORANGEFIELD The Bobcats have the bad luck of facing the team many picked to win this district and on the Tigers’ home field to boot. But the ‘Cats have already shown earlier this season that they can take down a favored opponent, so that would be a great way to start District 21-3A play.

H NEDERLAND over VIDOR The Pirates also drew the team favored to win District 20-4A for their opening opponent. But Vidor has been playing well in the early season and it should carry over in this big game at Nederland Friday night.

H DEWEYVILLE over HULL-DAISETTA The Pirates will have to play hard on the road Friday night if they want to remain undefeated. But they’ve been putting up big numbers and the defense has been very stingy so far this season.

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CHRISTIAN over LAKE JACKSON BRAZOSPORT (Sat.)

This opponent will be much saltier than the Mount Carmel team the Lions disposed of rather handily 62-13 by using the 45-point mercy rule. The game is set to kick off 5 p.m.

Saturday at Lion’s Field.

H LAMAR over GRAMBLING STATE This should be a pretty evenly-matched contest as the Cards’ strive for their first win on KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST PAGE 3B

District openers kick-off Friday football action Mark Dunn

For The Record

The week Orange County high school football fans have been waiting for has arrived. District openers begin the march to the playoffs and it all kicks off this Friday.

For Orange County’s Dist 20-4A teams, action gets underway with the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears hosting Livingston. The Vidor Pirates will go on the road to face the Nederland Bulldogs.

In Dist 21-3A, the Bridge City Cardinals will host Buna and the Orangefield Bobcats will travel to Silsbee to face the Tigers. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs will open district play also on the road against Hamshire-Fannett.

Torrential rains washed away Friday night football in Southeast Texas last weekend. Of Orange County’s teams only Orangefield managed to get in a game. The Bobcats slugged in the mud for a 19-14 win over the Kelly Bulldogs in Beaumont. Meanwhile, West Orange-Stark, Little CypressMauriceville and Vidor games were scrubbed due to thunderstorms. Bridge City had an open week and missed the deluge altogether.

Orangefield has posted a good non-district season against balanced opponents under second year Head Coach Josh Smalley. The win over Kelly in rain soaked Beaumont proves the Bocats will be on the prowl in Dist. 21-3A. The Bobcat offense churned out 292 total yards and three touchdowns DISTRICT ACTION PAGE 4B

Orangefield Bobcat runningback Carl Wiley.

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One of NFL’s best teams coming to Reliant Stadium KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

The Houston Texans realized Sunday at Baltimore that they couldn’t continue to live on the edge and pull victories out on the final play of the game for the entire season. Things just don’t happen that way in the National Football League.

And it certainly didn’t happen against the defending world champion Ravens at their own house Sunday. Although Baltimore was outstatisticted and perhaps outdefensed, it didn’t prevent the proud Ravens from coasting to an easy 30-9 victory over the previously-undefeated Texans.

With less than three minutes remaining in the first half, the Ravens turned a 6-3 deficit into a 17-6 lead without making an offensive snap.

When Texans quarterback Matt Schaub threw a pass intended for tight end Owen Daniels, Ravens’ linebacker Daryl Smith jumped the route, snagged the pass and trotted 37 yards into the end zone for an easy pick-six.

After a three-and-out Houston punter Shane Lechler got off a booming 58-yard punt that was fielded by the Ravens Tandon Doss and returned 82 yards for another score. Randy Bullock booted a 47-yard field goal with 45 seconds left in the first half, making the score 17-9 and closed out the scoring for the Houston Texans.

The second-half magic that saved the Texans from being 0-3 today was nowhere to be found at M&T Bank Stadium

Sunday. The Ravens blitzed from every direction possible, sacking Schaub three times, hurrying him on just about every snap and being mainly responsible for his paltry 72.8 passer rating.

“I’ve just got to be better for this football team,” Schaub lamented to the Houston Chronicle after the game. “For us to go where we want to go and be a successful team and find ourselves where we want to be at the end of this season, I’ve got to play better than I have been.”

Schaub doesn’t have much time to get his act together, either, because the Seattle Seahawks are coming to town Sunday with a MUCH better defense than what he saw thrown at him in Baltimore.

The Seahawks are an early three-point favorite over the 2-1 Houston Texans.

And there is expected to be a huge entourage from the Orange area heading for Reliant Stadium in Houston Sunday to watch their two-time All-Pro home-grown product Earl Thomas operate the NFL’s stingiest defense from his free safety position. Earl is leading the Seahawks’ defense with 16 solo tackles so far this season.

Seattle will come to Houston boasting a perfect 3-0 record after annihilating the Jacksonville Jaguars 45-17 and looking much like the best team in the National Football Conference after three games.

The Seahawks have allowed only 27 points in three games this season, the best in the NFL. “I was fired up that we played just the way we should,”

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commented Seahawks’ head coach Pete Carroll to the Associated Press after the big win in Seattle Sunday. “A lot of people expected and asked questions about letdowns and all that type of stuff, and we didn’t see it that way at all.”

The Seahawks embarrassed the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers 29-3 a week before and some of the geniuses in the media predicted a letdown for the game against the lowly Jaguars, who probably are the worst team in the NFL right now.

Carroll pulled second-year quarterback Russell Wilson midway in the third period Sunday and turned the game over to the reserves. Wilson matched his career high for touchdown passes—two each to Sidney Rice and Zach Miller—as Seattle begins a stretch of four consecutive games against the AFC South, starting with the Texans on Sunday.

Longtime Houston Chronicle sportswriter John McClain, whose main job is to cover the Texans, was one of the very few media buffs from the Lone Star State to pick the Texans to lose at Baltimore Sunday.

McClain analyzed the loss and was fast to point out that the Texans failed to score a touchdown against a Baltimore defense that was torched for seven scoring passes by

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“If the Texans’ offense is this hapless against the Ravens, imagine how helpless it might be against a Seattle defense that specializes in pulverizing opponents and just might be the NFL’s best,” McClain wrote in Monday’s edition of the Chronicle.

McClain also graded each position giving Schaub and the Texans’ coaching staff an “F”, the offensive linemen and special teams “D”, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends and defensive backs “C” and defensive linemen and linebackers the highest grade, “B”.

The Texans’ defense did a creditable job stopping the run, limiting the Ravens to 75 yards on 31 carries for a meager average of 2.4 yards. Baltimore finished with 236 yards on 57 plays for a 4.1 average.

Houston had problems reading Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco’s cadence and consequently had 14 penalties for 114 yards.

It looks to this Korner as if Matt Schaub’s days as the Texans’ starting quarterback might be numbered if he doesn’t move the team any better after the first couple of series in a game.

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emerged victorious before the league swings into full gear.

Lamar blanked Bacone 53-0, McNeese overpowered Weber State 43-7, Central Arkansas nipped Missouri State 17-13, Nicholls State was all over Langston 42-22, Sam Houston State whipped Incarnate Word 52-21, Southeastern Louisiana nudged past Samford 34-31 and Stephen F. Austin upset Montana State 52-38. The only SLC team to lose was Northwestern State to a Division I team, UAB 52-28.

Several Southeast Texas high school games were cancelled Friday night due to the 9 inches of rain that deluged most locations. Here are the results of some of the games of interest that were played: Shepherd 7, Diboll 6; Waco Connally 30, Mexia 20; Tyler Chapel Hill 62, Palestine 27; Groveton 16, Shelbyville 14; Humble Summer Creek 28, New Caney 0; Crosby 33, Dayton 27; Navasota 65, Lexington 0; Brenham 27, Waller 0; Barbers Hill 40, C.E. King 18.

JUST BETWEEN US… I was saddened to find out about the death of longtime local radio station KOGT disc jockey and jack-of-all-trades Richard Corder. Richard (or BBRC as he called himself) worked behind the mike for more than 50 years providing radio listeners with one of the best radio voices in the area. I first met him in the press box at a local high school football game when I first came to Orange in 1966 and he asked me to broadcast the halftime statistics and then later I provided the color for his play-byplay of football and baseball games. He was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met and will be sorely missed.

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Brady has 51 from Sept. 12, 2010 to the present while Brees’ 54 was from Oct. 18, 2009 -Nov. 25, 2012. The next active player is Denver’s Peyton Manning with 25 from Nov. 21-present.

Bridge City junior quarterback Chase Shugart received an offer last weekend to play baseball for the University of Texas Longhorns. He will graduate from high school in 2015.

And speaking of the Texas Longhorns, a bit of the pressure on Head Coach Mack Brown from the big donor alumni was relaxed somewhat after Saturday’s 31-21 victory over Kansas State at Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Wildcats had beaten Texas five straight times in the Big 12 series before Saturday. The ‘Horns evened their record at 2-2 for the season and stand at 1-0 in the Big 12 Conference.

They are open this week and will play at Iowa State Oct. 3 for a Thursday night game.

The Atlanta Falcons put linebacker Sean Weatherspoon of Jasper on injured reserve last week but used the one-time designation that allows an injured player to return. Weatherspoon won’t be able to practice for six weeks and can’t play in a game for eight weeks. The nature of his injury was not announced.

The Southland Conference enjoyed a good weekend as seven of its eight members

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Who put the ‘Dogs out?

JV ‘Stangs that’s who!

MUSTANG INSIDER MERI ELEN JACOBS FOR THE RECORD

The rain put a stop to the contest between the Jasper Bulldogs and the WO-S Mustangs Friday night but “Snow” put a stop to the JV Jasper Bulldogs on Thursday. The JV Mustangs beat Jasper, 28-6, with three of the four touchdowns being scored by junior Michael Snow. Snow’s first touchdown, his only offensive one, came off of a 42-yard pass from quarterback Jack Dallas.

His second touchdown was a “scoop and score” off of a blocked punt by teammate Dee Wolfford. And his last touchdown, scored with 2:05 left in the game, was an interception that he ran back 30-yards for the score.

JV teammate David Webb scored the last touchdown in the last minute of the game on a 10 yard touchdown run, after JaQuarius Garrick intercepted the Jasper ball to give the Mustangs excellent field position. Webb and Quinton Chargois both had two point conversions. Other offensive standouts were Dallas and wide receiver Aric Cormier.

Defensive standouts were Wolfford with a blocked punt and fumble recovery, Justin Brown, and Garrick, Snow and Malachi Hodge, all with interceptions.

The freshmen team also won, beating Jasper 14-8.

Scoring for the freshmen team was KJ Miller on a 49 yard touchdown reception form Malik Phillips, and Jay-

The freshman Mustang defense worked hard to keep Jasper out of the end zone. The Mustangs won, 14-8.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

JV Mustangs James Brown and Michael Snow tackle Jasper’s quarterback in the back field. Snow played on both offense and defense all night and scored three of the Mustangs four touchdowns.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

lin Matthews on a 38-yard Phillips pass. BB Tezeno scored the two point conversion. Outstanding offensive players were Teron Brown, Ryan Ragsdale, Phillips, Mat-

thews and Miller. Defensive players who were standouts were Keoin Hancock, Teron Brown, Trey Guillory, Mikey Gobert and Jalen Powdrill.

Both teams will play at home

again Thursday night against the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns.

For the varsity team, the game plan is the same as the one for Jasper as they prepare to line up against HamshireFannett Friday night at 7 pm in the first district contest.

“Every team in our district for the first time in a long time is starting district with a winning record, except Bridge City,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “Our district is bigger and tougher than it has been in the past. Although we are picked to be second in our district, the district championship still runs through West Orange-Stark.

We will play one game at a time and take care of our business weakly.”

The Longhorns have posted wins over Splendora (32-14) and Anahuac (42-30) and lost in week two to East Chambers (27-23). Their game against Liberty was cancelled this past Friday due to weather.

They are led by quarterback Kendrick King, who was voted as newcomer of the year for district 21-3A last year as a freshman. King leads the district in rushes, going 314 yards and crossing the goal line four times.

“We’ll have to do something about him,” Thompson said. “He is the hub of the wheel and can make a good play out of a bad one. We will have to contain him.”

Other Longhorns to watch are receiver Ryan Johnson and Alexander Bell, Jr. Johnson has six catches for 61 yards and one touchdown.

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the road this year before swinging into Southland Conference competition next month.

McNEESE STATE over NORTHERN IOWA This final non-conference game for the Cowboys 4 p.m. Saturday in Cedar Rapids will be a battle of the unbeatens. The Pokes, who drubbed Weber State 43-7 last week, will risk their perfect 4-0 record to play the heavily-favored Panthers (3-0) who have chalked up impressive victories over Iowa State (2820), Drake (45-14) and Northern Colorado (26-7).

HIGH SCHOOL—Beaumont Central over Beaumont Ozen, Port Neches-Groves over Lumberton, Port Arthur Memorial over Deer Park, Kirbyville over Anahuac, East Chambers over Woodville, Hardin over Kountze, Newton over Warren, Beaumont Legacy over Sabine Pass, Houston Kinkaid over Beaumont Kelly, Cleveland over Tarkington, Coldspring over Shepherd, Liberty over Splendora, Humble Summer Creek over Crosby, Dayton over C.E. King, Barbers Hill over Kingwood Park, Humble over New Caney Porter, La Marque over Houston St. Pius (Thurs.).

COLLEGE— Tulsa over Iowa State and Georgia Tech over Virginia Tech (both Thurs.); BYU over Middle Tennessee, Utah State over San Jose State (Both Fri.); Sam Houston State over Eastern Washington, Nicholls State over Arkansas Tech, Northwestern State over Langston, Stephen F. Austin over Prairie View, Alabama over Ole Miss, Oregon over California, Clemson over Wake Forest, Ohio State over Wisconsin, Stanford over Washington State, Georgia over LSU, Florida State over Boston College, Texas A&M over Arkansas, Oklahoma State over West Virginia, South Carolina over Central Florida, Oklahoma over Notre Dame, Miami over South Florida, Washington over Arizona, Florida over Kentucky, Arizona State over Southern Cal, Air Force over Nevada, Missouri over Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech over Army, Boise State over Southern Mississippi, Oregon State over Colorado, Colorado State over UTEP, Duke over Troy, North Carolina over East Carolina, Fresno State over Hawaii, Bowling Green over Akron, Ball State over Toledo, Western Michigan over Kent State, Houston over UT-San Antonio, Temple over Idaho, Illinois over Miami, O., Minnesota over Iowa, Louisiana-Monroe over Tulane, North Carolina State over Central Michigan, Navy over Western Kentucky, UNLV over New Mexico, San Diego State over New Mexico State, Pittsburgh over Virginia, Northern Illinois over Purdue, Rice over Florida Atlantic, TCU over SMU, Tennessee over South Alabama, Wyoming over Texas State, Vanderbilt over UAB, Connecticut over Buffalo.

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

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minutes with him will never forget him.

He was revered by his audience for his passion for bass fishing, but it was his ability to make them feel like one of the family that kept them faithfully dialed into KOGT morning after morning.

He was not reluctant to deliver his opinion on issues that mattered the most to his listening audience and was genuinely concerned with their well being. He was as comfortable explaining why a proposed bill wouldn’t work as he was talking about a local grandmother that needed a ride to church on Sunday morning and he was equally quick to tell me why you shouldn’t use anything other than black-neon ring worms for night fishing!

His wit was inevitably delivered without the hint of a smile, as were many of his jokes and more often than, not I was hesitant to laugh for fear that he may not have been joking.

He absolutely took great delight in eliciting that reaction.

On more than one occasion, while I cleared the early morning fog just prior to taping a show he would mercifully

start me off with, “Did you hear about....?” If, for some reason, I failed to laugh, he would immediately say, “That probably wouldn’t have been any funnier at noon either.”It was rare indeed when the joke wasn’t incredibly funny and we would share in the laughing session that ensued.

From the day Richard first got sick, Gary Stelly was quick to make sure that his beloved fishing show never missed a beat.

Even though my phone now rings closer to nine o’clock than that dreaded 4:30 hour, I seldom do a show that I don’t think of Richard or one of our conversations before the tape started rolling.

All of Orange County lost a dear friend Sunday night, but his legacy continues in any local youngster smitten with duping a fish. As for me, I am thankful that his suffering is finally over and I truly believe that he already has St. Peter signing up members for his new bass club!

The catching was especially good on the river and in the bayous the day after the recent Friday-Saturday monsoon.

The initial runoff, which wasn’t that bad due to drought

District action starts

by Wiley, Wiley and Company. Carmichael Wiley collected 142 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Carl Wiley added 90 yards on 21 carries and one touchdown in the 19-14 win.

The Orangefield Bobcats go into district 3-1 defeating East Chambers 22-21, Jasper 30-22 and losing to Class 2A powerhouse Newton 36-0 before downing Beaumont-Kelly in foul weather.

The Bridge City Cardinals start district this week with a 1-2 record after a 44-20 loss to Newton and a 54-13 loss against Vidor. The Cardinals defeated Kelly 31-7 prior to the open week last Friday.

The West Orange-Stark Mustangs kick-off district action with a 2-1 record. The Mustangs defeated Little Cypress-Mauriceville 21-3 and

nett’s second year with Coach Harris and his off-season program and his team is much improved,” Thompson said.

“Much better than I actually anticipated. The district this year will be much better than in the past because it is more balanced.”

The Mustang “Chain Gang” Defense is still looking for the right chemistry. Some positions are still seeing new faces while several have gotten some experience in their spots.

“We’re still looking for the top eleven to perform on defense,” Thompson said.

The offense has put up some good numbers with quarterbacks Chase Rutledge and Dillon Sterling-Cole sharing the duties. Sterling-Cole has completed 19 of 37 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns while Rutledge has 15 comple-

Fish fry fundraiser Friday

A fish fry fundraiser will be held 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday at 780 Pinchback Road, Beaumont for World of Color Childhood Development Center. Pre-sale and same day tickets are available for $8. Meal includes: Fish, rice, green beans, dinner roll and bottled water. Will deliver 6 or more dinners in the Beaumont area only. Call 409-866-7164. Proceeds will be used for uniforms and other needs of students that can’t afford them.

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fell to the Port Neches Groves Indians 37-34 before taking out Beaumont Central 31-7.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears are 0-2 after taking on two of the state’s best from Class 3A, the Dist.

21 West Orange-Stark Mustangs and Silsbee Tigers. The Bears fell 21-3 against WOS and 34-20 against Silsbee.

The Vidor Pirates are 2-1 in non district play defeating Santa Fe 28-19, Bridge City 54-13 and losing to Clear Brook 33-29.

Other than respective homecoming games there are key match-ups on the schedule in the coming weeks local football fans will want to keep an eye on. One match up no one wants to miss will be when the West Orange-Stark Mustangs host the Silsbee Tigers on Nov. 8. The Tigers

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conditions, combined with a north wind to push both bait and fish out of the local marshes.

As you would expect, the redfish just went nuts, but most of the trout that were caught in that small window were not very large.

I don’t know if it was the result of the massive dose of fresh water or the larger shrimp boats pulling in Black’s bayou, but I was shocked to find the number of dead fish that we saw lining the shoreline Monday morning.

There were a few dead trout and redfish, but we found an incredible number of flounder and small drum floating well above the weir. At this point I have no idea whether it was a water quality issue or the result of bigger shrimp boats culling, but I haven’t seen that problem in the past.

September is almost over and I am still talking with Texas anglers that haven’t renewed their fishing licenses.In the event that you don’t take care of it online or even if you have a boat or trailer registration problem, don’t forget that the Parks and Wildlife office in Beaumont has moved next door to Gander Mountain.

have been predicted to win the Dist. 21-3A title this season but the Mustangs are out to prove the soothsayers wrong.

Another big match up on Nov. 8 is the annual Bayou Bowl between Bridge City and Orangefield. This season the Bobcats have the home feild advantage and as usual playoff implications will be on the line for both teams.

Staff Report

To defend himself from claims that he defrauded the federal government, Lance Armstrong previously argued that the government should have known he was doping all along — despite his many lies about it.

He also argued the government “wanted a winner” and “got what it bargained for” when it sponsored his cycling team for $40 million from 1998 to 2004.

On Monday, the government fired back.

“But the Government did not get a ‘winner,’ “ the government stated in one of the arguments filed Monday as part of its civil fraud lawsuit against Armstrong. “On the contrary, it got a fraud, and all of the publicity and exposure that goes along with having sponsored a fraud. That is decidedly not what the Government bargained for. The United States should have an opportunity to recover damages for the money that it paid in reliance on Armstrong’s many lies.”

The government’s arguments were made in response to Armstrong’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit against him.

The government sued Armstrong and his associates earlier this year, claiming they violated their sponsorship contracts when they used banned drugs and blood transfusions to cheat in cycling. The government said it would not have paid the sponsorship if it knew they were doping on the U.S. Postal Service team.

In its latest filings, the government also shot down Armstrong’s argument that the government should have known that the USPS team engaged in doping. It said Armstrong carried out “arguably the greatest fraud in the histo-

ry of professional sports.”

“Now that he is being called to account for the damage he caused, Armstrong contends that his deceit should have been clear to everyone all along,” the government wrote.

“In particular, he argues that the USPS should have known he was cheating as early as 2000 and, therefore, the Government may no longer seek to recover for the losses it suffered as a result of his lies.”

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tions for 163 yards and has 34 carries for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Chris James is second in the district with rushing yards behind HF’s King with 303 yards and one touchdown. WO-S leading receiver is Dwain Boullard who has 8 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown.

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Orange County Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Evening Services: Youth & Children - 6:30 p.m.

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m.

Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch office@stpaulfamily.org Sun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided at all services) For Mid & Sr. High Youth Sun. Afternoon: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

For Children Ages 4–10 on Wednesday evening – 6 to 7 p.m. – JAM (Jesus & Me) Club

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8 a.m. - Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. - Celebration Service in Praise Center 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - Worship in Sanctuary 5 p.m. - UMYF & Kids Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux www.fumcorange.org

Trinity Baptist Church NEW LOCATION: 1819 16th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-4573 - Church 409-988-3003 - Pastor Paul Zoch Worship Services: Traditional - 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays (Young & Young @ Heart) Potluck: 6 p.m.

Fun, Games, Singing & Bible Study: 7 p.m.

The Little Church with a Big Heart.

Christ of Latter-day Saints Services at 9 a.m.

6108 Hazelwood 409-779-9039

YOUR CHURCH LISTING COULD BE HERE! Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

Living Word Church Hw 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659 www.livingwordtx.org Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Service - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: Bible Study at 9:15 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:30 a.m.; Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Children’s Activities.

First Christian Church of Orangefield 4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

Cowboy Church of Orange County 673 FM 1078 Orange 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Ladies & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

Echo Church 1717 FM 3247, Orange 409-735-8580 Pastor George A. Cruse Jr. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Praise & Worship Contemporary music!

Come as you are!

West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

Minister: Kurtis Moffit www.westorangechurch.org “Our church family welcomes you!”

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Teal season opens to mixed reviews OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE For The Record

Results for early teal season can best be described as a classic case of “have or have not”. 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 doesn’t look 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 flooded 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.

The conditions for hunting along the coastal prairies have been much less than desirable due to historic drought that has gripped most of Texas for the past months. Many of the best areas that under normal conditions held the perfect amounts of water were bone dry and cracked. Little or no substantial rainfall left many farmers and hunters alike in desperate need of water for both crops and ducks. Normally this problem was solved with a checkbook as it’s customary to buy water from local agencies during drought years. This year was different, the drought was so bad that no water was being sold for duck hunting and in some cases rice farmers were denied water to flood their fields for second crop production. The forecast for the early teal season that looked bad turned out as bad as expected for many.

Now the folks who were able to get water either through captured rainwater or private wells just absolutely had more birds than they could have ever hoped for. The 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.

Public land hunters were also in the same boat as far numbers of birds and conditions go. Many refuge areas that offer public

Some local water fowl hunters have enjoyed outstanding action during the early teal season.

RECORD PHOTO: Chuck Uzzle

hunting have also been affected by the drought and that means fewer places for folks to hunt. Several Wildlife Management Areas have issued statements letting hunters know that due to the lack of water the amount of hunting areas available have been greatly reduced. Locally we have not had that problem as of yet and it shouldn’t be a factor thanks to some recent timely rains.

As a matter of fact several local areas have been holding good numbers of teal and that should also continue as we get more birds coming into the area each day.

As this column is being written the big moon is still in the sky and most certainly ushering in new populations of teal each night. I wouldn’t be surprised if the current trend holds true for the final week where those folks with plenty of water continue to take the lion’s share of the birds. I do however look for those birds to start spreading out into other areas like saltwater marshes as hunting pressure on rice fields increases and forces some of those teal out. As the final weekend approaches many hunters will be looking to finish strong while others may trade in their shotguns for fishing rods.

Teachers of Tomorrow Regroup Staff Report

For The Record

The Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) organization at Lamar State College-Orange has revamped their organization and has several projects planned for the upcoming semester. The TOT group will participate in the October Fest on campus, volunteer at the Orange Lion Club carnival, plan a Thanksgiving food drive, decorate a Christmas tree at Shangri-La Gardens and plan another Christmas project for the community.

The group includes all associate of arts in teaching education majors who are currently taking Introduction to Teaching or Introduction to Special Populations classes. Instead of officers, the group decided to select a leadership team to spear head the organization. The team members are John Gilchrist, Billy Grogan, Elizabeth Burch, Kailey Rountree, Mary Warnell, Samantha Hanson, Ryanne Poole, Danielle Hoffpauir and Britney Stanford.

One team member, John L. Gilchrist, is a 2009 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. He is the LSC-O campus government student representative for the group. His majors at LSC-O include sociology, education, natural science and liberal arts. He plans to attend Lamar University and become a Texas certified teacher for high school science. Gilchrist is currently the LSC-O student government president and he received the student government service award for the 2011-2012 year and again for the 2012-2013 year. He received the Teen Leadership Award while in high school for the 2008 and 2009 school years, and he was a member of the band. Gilchrist is the son of Jan and Lenora Gilchrist and has one sister, Jona Gilchrist.

Elizabeth Burch is a 2013 graduate of Deweyville High School where she was the student council president, a member of the Spanish Club, the Honor Society, was a cheerleader and captain, a reporter for Future Farmers of America, president of the History Club and acted in the school’s One-Act Play. She received an award as All Star Cast for the OAP and graduated high school with honors. Burch volunteered for the Texas Highway Cleanup Committee and the Veterans Day Program in Deweyville.

Burch is an education major at LSC-O. She plans to finish college at Lamar University and become certified to teach elementary school. She is the daughter of De’Etha Burch and James Burch and has one brother, Chris and one sister, Samantha Burch.

Kailey Rountree is also a member of the TOT Leadership Committee. She is a 2013 graduate of LCM High School where she served on the Texas Association of Future Educators, Bear Believers, Bear Buddies mentoring program, National Honor Society and the Key Club. She graduated with honors and received the girl’s best personality award of her 2013 high school class.

Rountree volunteers as a Sunday school teacher.

Rountree is an education major at LSC-O and plans to get her bachelor’s degree at Lamar University and become certified as an elementary school teacher. She is the daughter of Dennis and Tammy Rountree and has one brother, Garrett.

Mary Warnell is a 2012 high school graduate at West OrangeStark High School. She was a member of the Future Teachers of America, president of the Culinary Arts Club, was a member of Business Professionals of America and a member of the Color Guard. Warnell volunteers at the local nursing home during Christmas and has worked the local Trash Off. She won the Business and Professionals of America award while in high school and attended the state conference where she took second

John Gilchrist, Billy Grogan, Elizabeth Burch, Kailey Rountree, Mary Warnell, Samantha Hanson, Ryanne Poole, Danielle Hoffpauir and Britney Stanford makeup the leadership team in the Teachers of Tomorrow organization at Lamar State College-Orange.

place. Warnell is also an education major at LSC-O, and she plans on attending Lamar University to get her teaching certification in elementary education. She is the daughter of Cynthia and Norman Warnell.

Samantha Hanson is a 2010 high school graduate of Kirbyville High School where she served as president of the Future Community Career Leaders of America organization. She is an education major at LSC-O and plans on finishing her bachelor’s degree at Lamar University to become certified in high school family consumer science.

Ryanne Poole also belongs to the TOT Leadership Committee.

She is a 2010 graduate of Lumberton High School where she served as secretary and treasurer of the Theater Club, Pros and Poetry UIL member and participated in the school One-Act Play. She received 2nd, 3rd and 5th place ribbons in the UIL poetry contests. Poole will attend Lamar University to complete her bachelor’s degree and wants to teach high school history.

She is the daughter of Michael and Gail Poole and has one sister, Leslie Downs and one brother John Poole.

Danielle Hoffpauir is a 2012 high school graduate from LC-M High School. She plans on completing her bachelor degree at Lamar University and become an elementary school teacher.

She is the daughter of Ann and Gerald Hoffpauir and has two brothers, Stephen and Jonathan Trotti.

Britney Sanford is a 2003 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School where she was a member of the band, Honors Society, was the historian of the Culinary Arts Club and co-editor of the school newspaper and Journalism Club. She volunteers at First Baptist Church of Orange where she is the Awana Cubbie director, teaches first and second grade connection group and is a teacher for the Pier 252 group. Sanford is an education major at LSC-O and will get her bachelor’s degree at Lamar University where she will get a teacher certification for elementary level with a specialty in reading. Her husband is Nathan Sanford, and they have two children, Lillian and Olivia Sanford.

The sponsor and instructor for the Associate of Arts in Teaching students is longtime instructor Dorraine Babcock. The director of the College Success Division is Mary Sizemore.

Contact Persons: Mary Sizemore, College Success Division Director, 882-3053; Dorraine Babcock, TOT Sponsor, 882-3072.

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Edgerly seeks re-election

Orange County District Clerk Vickie Edgerly, a veteran of nearly 26 years in the clerk’s office, announced today that she will be seeking re-election as a candidate in the March 2014 Republican primary.

“Serving the people of Orange County has been a tremendous honor,” Edgerly said. “I ask for your support so we can continue with the vision and efficiency that has enabled us to roll out and execute fresh ideas keeping us among the top in the state.”

Working her way up through the ranks under two district clerks, Mrs. Edgerly, 52, was first elected in 1998; she has worked continually to uphold the oath of office to the highest of standards. “Work ethics have always been very important to me,” Edgerly said. “I will continue to retain the efficient, courteous and helpful attitude that has been a hallmark of the district clerk’s office and at the same time constantly look for ways to improve.” “I have 11 outstanding, efficient, responsible employees who work for me and are more than willing to do the best job possible.”

A lifelong resident of Orange County, Mrs. Edgerly is a 1979 graduate of West Orange Stark and attended Lamar, Orange. She is the daughter of Hazen and Connie Kenney and is married to Alvin Edgerly. She and her husband have two children and two grandchildren. Vickie and Alvin are active members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orange.

Her professional affiliations include the Texas County and District Clerk’s Association where she has served on the Legislative committee for 15 years, The Texas District Court Alliance and service on the Mid-management Advisory board for Lamar, Orange.

“My priorities are those of the citizens I serve and the awesome responsibilities they have entrusted me with,” she said. “I have worked hard to serve the county and I believe my record as well as my qualifications and experience speak to my strong values for the people I represent.

“It’s my privilege once again to ask for your vote.”

My name is Kay Abbott. I am a Republican candidate for Orange County District Clerk. I have been married to my husband, Mike Abbott, for 25 years. Mike is a local attorney/mediator. We have four children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

As a consequence of working 35 plus years in the legal environment, including almost five years as intake clerk in the District Clerk’s office, I am the candidate best equipped to recognize, and address, those issues most important to the public, the courts and the attorneys who practice in those courts.

I am currently the legal assistant for Jerry Pennington, attorney at law, and work closely with the District and County Court at Law courts, as well as attorneys and the public.

My goal as District Clerk is to coordinate with the judges, attorneys and the public to establish a professional environment of integrity and accommodation.

And in partnership with our local judges, I hope to take advantage of current technology to phase in e-filing and to make public records accessible online, making it easier and more efficient for attorneys and the public with a need to access those records. Fur-

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thermore, these moves will save scarce taxpayer dollars. I also strongly feel that the deputy clerks should have current, and thorough, training in those areas of services the clerk’s office provides. I will upgrade the District Clerk’s office utilizing everything at my disposal to enhance the quality of service to those with a need to interact with the clerk’s office, to maximize the abilities of the deputy clerks, and to minimize the expense to the taxpayer. I am a passionate and optimistic person with a commitment to service.

In addition to other duties, the office of the District Clerk provides support for the district courts and in Orange County, to the County Courts at Law in domestic cases. The Clerk is custodian of all court pleadings and papers that are part of any cause of action, civil, family or criminal, in those courts served by the Clerk. The District Clerk indexes and secures all court records, collects filing fees, and handles funds held in litigation and money awarded to minors.

The District Clerk’s office is also responsible for summoning the Grand Jurors and the Petit Jurors.

I would appreciate your support and your vote in the Republican Primary on March 4, 2014.

Rita Ashley Announces Candidacy for State Board of Education, District 7 Rita Ashley today became the first Republican candidate to announce their candidacy for State Board of Education, District 7. (Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine and Tyler Counties) As a former classroom teacher, small business owner, and education policy advisor, Rita Ashley has the experience necessary to provide the board with the conservative values and leadership our students need.

“The recently enacted House Bill 5 will provide Texas students with high quality and more relevant options to meet their graduation requirements,” says Ashley, a former Clerk for the House Public Education

Committee. “We must commit to a first class curriculum which translates to college-ready and workforceready graduates, and renounce this notion of a one-size fits all approach to education.”

“We must also reject any initiative to insert Obama’s common core into our public schools, Texas can do better.”

Ashley believes our State Board of Education should set essential and rigorous standards for the curriculum, but not micromanage how local districts reach these goals. A cookie cutter approach to educating our children simply does not work. The state must let teachers return to what they do best - teach.

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