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Week of Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Bridge City six years after Hurricane Ike David Ball

For The Record

It’s been six years since Hurricane Ike came to town, but according to City Manager, Jerry Jones, the city’s recovery has been “pretty phenomenal.” As the storm approached, and looked certain to come to Southeast Texas, city officials took a gamble and planned ahead for generators. The day after they returned, the generators arrived which allowed them to get the sewer/water plants and lift stations up and running with the much needed power. City officials have worked with homeowners and torn down about 100 houses that were damaged in the storm. There are about 15 more houses on a list to be torn down within the next few months. The homeowners have qualified for a program which assists with the costs. There are still other houses to be taken care of as well. Five years after the storm, the city is still doing government funded Hurricane Ike related projects. City officials received $3.2 million from FEMA as recently as last week to continue on their many projects.

As a result of all the funds received, about 85 percent of all the streets in Bridge City are being resurfaced and JONES should be completed at the end of the year, according to Jones. The city initially got money for immediate needs. But, larger amounts for bigger projects didn’t start until later. The first check was given to the city in June 2009. “At the time we did what we could and for some items we were later reimbursed, but the majority of projects had to wait,” Jones said Initially, money was used to clean out the ditches, which were filled with debris, to allow for better water flow. They also used the funds for debris cleanup of the sewer systems in an effort to get the city up and running. The city was able to get the water and sewer up and running within 24 hours. The city received about $18 million from FEMA grants to do a sewer rehabilitation. They spent the money cleaning sew-

Orangefield students commemorate Patriot Day, 9/11

er lines along with the other parts of the sewer system. In addition, they repaired or replaced the lift stations, manholes, pumps, motors and controls due to the salt water in-

trusion. In addition, new generators were added to the water/sewer plants and all major lift stations and winding down on those projects too. Overall, it took roughly $21

million to get the city back to where it was before Hurricane Ike. “It’s great. We are appreciative to get everything back where it was,” Jones said.

BCHS 2014 Homecoming Court

Six years of recovery since Hurricane Ike Standing: Abby Faulk, Delaney Voegeli, Hannah Faulk, Kelly Zoch, Bailee Bacon and Hannah Hall Seated: Halle Huckabay, Malorie Becker, Kellyn Cormier and Tori Aras.

BC Homecoming Week starts Monday Staff Report For The Record

The Bridge City Cardinals will be celebrating Homecoming Week beginning on Monday, Sept. 15 leading up to the Homecoming Football Game on Friday, September 19 against the Liberty Panthers.

On Monday the festivities begin with Open House at Bridge City High School from 6:30 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. The traditional “Burning of the Letters Pep Rally” will follow at 8:00 p.m. The 2014 Homecoming Dance will also be on Monday at the conclusion of the pep rally.

Selected as the BCHS 2014 Homecoming Court are; freshmen Halle Huckabay and Tori Aras; sophomores Hannah Hall and Abby Faulk; juniors Delaney Voegeli and Bailee Bacon; and seniors Hannah Faulk, Kelley Zoch, Malorie Becker and Kellyn Cormier.

School funding unconstitutional Orangefield students gather around the flag at half staff for 9/11.

David Ball

For The Record

Some Orangefield High School students gather around the flag pole flying at half-mast to commemorate 9-11, or Patritot’s Day. It’s a moment time that many will never forget. On Sept. 11, 2001, a shadow was cast over America as thousands of people watched the worst terror attack on America, killing over 3,000 people. At 8:45 a.m., the first plane crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:03 a.m., the second plane crashed into the south tower. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon at 9:43 a.m. The south tower of the World Trade

Center collapsed at 10:05 a.m.; the north tower collapsed at 10:28 a.m. United Airline Flight 93 from Newark, New Jersey en route San Francisco, Calif., crashed in Shanksville, Penn. Less than an hour into the flight, the Flight 93 suddenly changed course, heading in the direction of Washington D.C. It was believed that this plane was headed for the White House. When we thought all hope was lost, a story of ultimate heroism came to light. A cockpit voice recorder revealed several passengers and crew members attempted to take back the hijacked plane. At 10:10 a.m., Flight 93 crashed in a meadow near Shanksville, Penn., destroying the plane and instantly killing all on board.

However, he added, what city officials are the most excited about is the city population is growing again. Since the storm there are 65 new houses in Bridge City. But, it has been a long road to recovery. Of the nearly 3,800 houses in Bridge City, all but 16 were left unlivable. A large percentage of residents have recovered. The businesses also managed a come back. However, some left the area. The former Pizza Hut may be gone, but has been replaced by Pinehurst Barbecue. Jones believes the city will be better prepared if they are hit by another hurricane due to the fact that there are generators at new locations, water and sewer are in better shape and city workers know what to do since they went through both Rita and Ike. Bridge City is also part of a coalition to get a levy system built somewhere down the road. Jones added the city may possibly apply to complete additional projects if they can acquire more funds. Overall, it has been a long drawn out process, but in the end worth it, according to Jones. “It’s remarkable how far we have come,” Jones said. “But, it could not have been done without the citizens.”

David Ball

For The Record

An Austin judge has ruled the state’s school finance system is unconstitutional two weeks ago. School has just started in Orange County and two school superintendents shared their thoughts on the judgment and how it will affect their districts. In a 21-page Final Judgment, State District Judge John Dietz declared the Texas school finance system “constitutionally inadequate, unsuitable, and financially inefficient” and ordered that further funding stop “under the system until the constitutional infirmities are corrected.” Orangefield ISD Dr. Stephen Patterson, Or-

angefield ISD superintendent, believes the ruling is long overdue. He explained it as when a child moves to a difPATTERSON ferent school district and enrolls the annual expenditure per student either goes up or down depending on property values. “A poor school district can be taxed at a much higher rate and still receive less money from the state. They should be funded at an equal level,” Patterson said. The Texas Supreme Court will rule on the current school finance system since it was immediately appealed by the state. The Supreme Court will have a final verdict but it may be as late as the middle of next

year. He believes the Legislature which convenes next year won’t address school financing until the Supreme Court addresses the issue. “How is it fair for one district to spend $13,000 a year on one child versus a school district that can only spend $4,200 per year for a child?” he asked. Patterson said schools are economies of scale where greater resources are paid per student in wealthier districts and resources are paid at a reduced rate because some districts are property-poor. He added that the “Robin Hood Plan,” or Chapter 41, is still in existence where a district who has above x amount of wealth is given to the state and the state redistributes it to SCHOOL FUNDING Page 3A

This week marks the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Ike which hit Southeast Texas Sept. 13, 2008 and left many areas devastated in the months to follow. For some it has taken years to fully recover. It was the ninth named storm, fifth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. It was a Cape Verde-type hurricane which started as a tropical disturbance near Africa at the end of August. On Sept. 1, 2008, it became a tropical storm west of the Cape Verde islands. By the early morning hours of Sept. 4, Ike was a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph which made it the most intense Atlantic storm of 2008. Ike passed over the Turks and Caicos Islands as Category 4, with winds 135 mph on Sept. 7. Moving west along Cuba, it made two landfalls as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 7 and as a Category 1 hurricane two days later. At one point, Ike was over 600 miles in diameter. The storm had come ashore with high winds and towering waves which pushed boats ashore, smashed many houses and flooded thousands of buildings. Power was knocked out to millions of customers. Many waited weeks or months for service to be returned. The storm first made landfall at 2:10 a.m. in Galveston as a strong Category 2 hurricane. The hurricane force winds extended 120 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extended far beyond that. For the state of Texas, it HURRICANE IKE Page 3A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 10, 2014

OC sheriff receives reduced pay raise David Ball

For The Record

Personnel matters dominated the discussions at the regular meeting of the Orange County Commissioners’ Court on Monday afternoon. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux announced salaries of elected officials must be determined and posted in the newspaper by Sept. 12 by statute. Furthermore, salaries cannot be increased or decreases once they are published. John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said the pay matrix was adopted in 2008 and the county is not following it. “To me, it’s the same as a contract. If we’re not following it we need to do away with the matrix,” he said. Banken gave an example of precinct constables all doing the same job with the same salaries. Thibodeaux said there should be a set salary for all elected officials and not follow the matrix. He added he’s serving in his fifth term as county judge and is being paid as a third term judge. “It leaves quite a bit left on the table and that’s okay,” Thibodeaux said. He also said he sometimes received chastisement from the public for elected officials receiving a pay raise, but he wouldn’t keep the same salary he started with when he began the job 20 years ago. Additionally, elected officials salaries have been frozen, he said. On the other hand, Thibodeaux believes the matrix has worked well for county employees. Sheirff Keith Merritt said he agreed the matrix wasn’t working correctly and that the county sheriff shouldn’t be on the matrix. Merritt is of the opinion the county sheriff’s salary should be adjusted upon the highest paid employee in the department. For instance, the chief deputy is in the union and his salary is set by the commis-

Kim Peveto of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Orange County was presented with the Meritorious Support Service Award from a professional Extension organization for her support of extending knowledge and improving lives in Orange County at the commissioners court meeting on Monday afternoon. Owen Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner, said Peveto stayed with a woman at her office who was having a heart attack until paramedics arrived. Peveto is on the bottom row, second from left. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

sioners court which is equal to a $10,000 difference between his and the sheriff’s. “It has always existed,” Merritt said. “I’m not griping about the amount of my salary. I’m griping that the sheriff shouldn’t be making less than the chief deputy.” Banken said he agreed with the sheriff, and he didn’t have a problem giving him a raise, but it wouldn’t be fair to give one elected official a raise and not the others. Merritt replied other elected officials are where they belong in the matrix while he is in his fifth term as sheriff. His time served as a constable was carried forward. “Actually I’m in my sixth term because of my unexpired term,” he said. David Dubose, Precinct 1 commissioner, said he agreed that Merritt is underpaid and he proposed his salary be raised two steps to be more than the chief deputy’s for a fifth term

sheriff which would put Merritt at $104,000 a year. During a roll call vote, Dubose and Owen Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner, voted yes for the raise while Banken and Jody Crump, Precicnt 4 comissioner, voted no to the raise. Thibodeaux voted no to break the tie. Thibodeaux said he supported raising Merritt’s salary one step up, but not the the fifth term pay since no one else in the county is being paid for a fifth term. “If we do it for one we have to do it for all,” Thibodeaux said. Things then got testy for a moment when Thibodeaux asked Merritt if he had a problem. Merritt said he has always had a problem with the matrix. Thibodeaux proposed giving Merrittt a $96,000 pay raise instead and a total compensation package of $99,890. He said that would pay him $10,500 more than any incoming county judge.

When the roll call was taken, Dubose and Burton voted yes, Banken and Crump voted no, with Thibodeaux voting yes to break the tie. Mark Philpott, Precinct 3 commissioner, asked the court if the county was still going with the matrix or was it doing away with it. Thibodeaux said the county was still following the matrix. Philpott then asked if elected officials salaries were still frozen. Thibodeaux answered yes. In other county business, janitorial services in the county were awarded to Members Building Maintenance LLC, based on the recommendation of the selection committee consisting of Crump, Maintenance Supervisor Mark Wimberley and Purchasing Agent Connie Cassidy. Nine vendors contacted the county about janitorial services. Four applied. The contracting company submitted a $166,814 annual bid. Crump estimates the county is currently spending more COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

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Hurricane Ike was also one of the most costliest. However, the storm surge was slowly moving into the area long before the storm actually hit. The water began to cover roadways and moved into the neighborhoods. With Ike moving into the Gulf, thousands of people fled the area. This meant about 84,000 Orange County residents and more 250,000 Jefferson County residents filled up the roadways as they tried to escape. Parts of Orange County suffered the wrath of the storm more than others. Many lost their houses or businesses. THIBODEAUX For weeks, many slept in tents, stayed with family or friends while some left everything behind to start life somewhere else. People were rescued from roof tops or attics and carried to safety by boats or heavy equipment. The effects of Hurricane Ike in Texas were crippling and long-lasting. Ike’s effects included deaths, widespread damage, and impacted the price and availability of oil and gas. As of Dec. 27, 2008, 37 people are known to have lost their lives in Texas due to Ike while hundreds are still missing. In Orange County, Greg Walker, of Port Neches, attempted to travel on Highway 87 on his way home. But, the rising flood waters would prevent him from making it and contributed to his death. The 40-year-old father of three was returning from Louisiana, where he had taken his family. Around 2:30 a.m., Walker told a 911 dispatcher that he was going to try to swim to safety. He was instructed to use his seat cushions as a flotation device. He tried calling his wife, but the line went dead. Orange County officials used search teams, helicopters and cadaver dogs but could not find Walker. Fifteen days after Walker’s last call, volunteers from Texas EquuSearch discovered his body in a tree-line levee a mile from where his truck was found.

Bridge City Mayor Kirk Roccaforte speaks with hundreds of Bridge City residents in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ike. The community meeting was held to inform residents of available resources for food, fresh water, clothing and other supplies. Government assistance, insurance and other aid was in question. It was a trying time in the history of Bridge City but one that the city and it’s residents would overcome and prevail. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

An estimated 100,000 homes had been flooded in Texas. Locally, those who had evacuated came back to a mess. Houses were destroyed. People who had gotten onto a bus and evacuated to a shelter parked their car near Lamar State CollegeOrange. When they returned, the discovered their vehicles has been under water and ruined. After a much talked about debacle, FEMA trailers began to arrive in the area. FEMA officials estimated 2,000 mobile homes and park model homes to be in Southeast Texas for residents whose houses were destroyed as a result of Hurricane Ike. It was a frequent occasion to see the trailers being moved in and out of the surrounding cities. Citizens worked to repair their homes while for some it took a bit longer as they fought with insurance companies for what they both thought was fair. Local schools struggled at first. Some closed, but opened as soon as they could. Four weeks after the storm hit, BCISD was back in business. They moved students around and brought in trailers for the task of giving students as sense of normalcy. After many renovations, schools were opened. Over the next few years, local cities worked with homeowners to find a solution about their condemned properties. Some qualified for buy-out

County business than $319,000 a year for county personnel to clean. He said the county will save $112,000 in salaries and benefits by using Members Building Maintenance. Thibodeaux asked Crump how many will lose their jobs. Crump said potentially seven would lose their jobs. There are currently eight janitorial employees on the county payroll. The company would begin on October 1, 2014. One county employee would remain as a floater to man the front desk at the county administration building and to perform other tasks. The remaining employees may apply to Members Building Maintenance. Dubose said this sends a bad message to the remaining county employees their jobs can be contracted out. When the vote was taken, Crump, Banken and Burton voted yes while Thibodeaux and Dubose voted against it. After the vote, Thibodeaux said it’s not the employees fault because the county has gotten into a financial bind. The court approved hiring Myra Miller as a part-time Veterans’ Benefit Coordinator, but

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programs while others faced demolition. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted a near-normal or below-normal hurricane season on May 22, 2014, predicting that there is a 70 percent chance of having eight to 13 named storms, of which three to six could develop into hurricanes, including one to two major hurricanes (categories 3-5). Thus far, it has been a quiet season (knock on wood). County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said some Ike grants helped build some new county buildings such as the Orange County Convention & Expo Center which houses the Emergency Management, Texas AgriLife Extension, Environmental Health & Code and the Road & Bridge departments. The Adult Probation building adjacent to the Orange County Courthouse was also built with Ike funds. “It’s a heck of a way to get that money,” Thibodeaux said. He added the county’s Emergency Operations Center has state of the art technology. A levy system for Orange County is still in the works. A study was recently completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers related to the levy. “We’re as ready as we’ll ever be (for another disaster). The fruit is on the vine as long as it doesn’t wither,” Thibodeaux said about pursuing the levy.

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for a salary less than originally requested. Miller said she only wants to work 20 hours per week. Banken said Miller’s salary should be for $8.76 as other part-time employees and not for the requested $12.70. “There are too many working for the same amount. Either raise it for everybody or stick to the policy,” Banken said. “Either we go by the policy or do away with the policy.” Burton said Miller has already been trained for the job. Crump asked why not hire Miller at full-time and work her 20 hours a week. Thibodeaux said she can designated full-time and designated the hours worked. Banken said the county’s finances will never catch up if the court doesn’t start with something. Jill Shores, personnel director, said part-time employees work less than 29 hours a week at $8.76 an hour. Banken proposed hiring Miller at $8.75 an hour per the county policy. The motion passed. During citizens comments, resident David W. Smith of the Texas State Militia said there

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a lower funded district. “Just tell us what the number is to educate a child and whatever that number is, is equitable,” Patterson said. Dietz’s decision comes 18 months after his original February 2013 ruling in favor of school districts, according to a press release from the Texas Association of School Administrators. Dietz reopened the case to reconsider evidence after lawmakers provided partial restoration of state funding to school districts and made significant changes to the state’s testing and graduation requirements in the 83rd Legislative Session. The specific findings of the court are as follows: “[T]he Court finds that the Texas school finance system effectively imposes a state property tax in violation of Article VIII, Section 1-e of the Texas Constitution because school districts do not have meaningful discretion over the levy, assessment, and disbursement of local property taxes.” “The Court further finds

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that the Legislature has failed to meet its constitutional duty to suitably provide for Texas public schools because the school finance system is structured, operated, and funded so that it cannot provide a constitutionally adequate education for all Texas schoolchildren.” “Further, the school finance system is constitutionally inadequate because it cannot accomplish, and has not accomplished, a general diffusion of knowledge for all students due to insufficient funding.” “Finally, the school finance system is financially inefficient because all Texas students do not have substantially equal access to the educational funds necessary to accomplish a general diffusion of knowledge.” Commissioner of Education Michael Williams said, “Today’s decision is just a first step on a very familiar path for school finance litigation in Texas. Regardless of the ruling at the district court level, all sides have known this is an issue that will again be resolved by the Texas Supreme Court.

Texas is committed to finding solutions to educate every student in every classroom. However, it should be our state leaders making those decisions, not a single judge.” LCM - CISD Dr. Pauline Hargrove, superintendent of Little CypressMauriceville CISD, said Dietz’s ruling was to provide for equity in school financing. “Students in different school districts are currently receiving different amounts in funding. It’s not fair and equitable to the students or to the taxpayers,” Hargrove said. “One district receives one amount and another received much more.” She gave as an example of giving $60 and receiving back $100. However, if that $100 is divided by others, the district is still not receiving as much. Hargrove said Dietz’s original ruling before the Legislature met in 2013 where the school financing system was ruled unconstitutional.

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 10, 2014

From the Creaux’s Nest PATRIOT DAY--9-11 Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11, to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States in 2001. On the direction of President Obama, the U.S. Flag should be displayed in homes and flown at half-mast in all U.S. government buildings around the world. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:40 a.m. Central times. This marks the time the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Patriot Day is not a Federal holiday. On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked then deliberately flown, one into the Pentagon and two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused was the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil. Nearly 3000 people died in the attack and the economic impact was immense. George W. Bush was president at the time. Since then, the attacks have greatly increased attention to security in the United States. We have had no attacks on America since. The flag of the United States, displayed on 9-11, reminds Americans that our country remains strong in the face of massive terrorist attacks. However, the terrorist changed our way of life in many ways. Our life style is not as casual and security is priority. Patriot Day should not be confused with Patriot’s Day, which commemorates the battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775. two of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War. Our government works over time to keep our homeland secure. All we hope and pray for is that God will bless America, not just on 9-11 but every day. *****I’ve got a long way to go and a short time to do it. Please come along, I promise it wont do you no harm. MEMORIES OF IKE The hurricane blew in during the wee hours of Sept. 13, six years ago, in 2008. I was upstairs about 2 a.m. the blowing wind was deafening; the house seemed to be shaking. I went downstairs to fine the water coming in. I awoke everyone, and then it got worse. Madelyn Bailey made it up into her attic then the snakes got so plentiful when the winds died down and daylight came, she made it to her roof. The next few days seems like a bad nightmare. On every block and every street people’s belongings were stacked four to six feet high on both sides of the road. At the time, it seemed impossible that Bridge City would ever recover. Our county was hit the hardest, yet thanks to Judge Thibodeaux and the leadership, we were the first to recover. Thibodeaux used the county reserves and started digging us out. I couldn’t be any prouder for Mayor Roccaforte and the city’s leadership during those trying times. Just as important is the recovery and tremendous improvements the city has accomplished. City Manager Jerry Jones and his city staff deserve a lot of credit for the great strides the city has made since that awful night that brought so much destruction. Bridge City today is far better off than anyone would have expected. The storm was damaging to many small businesses that never recovered. The lose of so much revenue affected this newspaper. Due to the storm we also lost our production office. Thanks to the Harmon family and Glenn Oliver, who allowed us space to put up shop the following week after the storm ,we published a special Ike edition, with many photos taken by Mark Dunn, who stayed through Ike. We still make our base in the Harmon building. Business has never caught up to what it was before Ike but thanks to the advertisers who support us, we still furnish the citizens a free, community newspaper every week. Thanks to the good response, we continue to be the county’s most widely read publication, with a combination of The Penny Record and The County Record. They cover the trade area like a blanket. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004 Vada Tinsky turned 102 on Sept. 8. She was born in 1902, the year the Kansas City Southern Railroad reached Orange. Also the year the town plat for West Orange was filed. (Editor’s note: Since then, this wonderful lady went to meet her Maker.)*****Joe and Wilma Grossman will celebrate their 50th on Sept. 20.*****Gone But Not Forgotten: We lost Bobby Houseman this week.Bobby was an active community leader and president of the Lamar Foundation.*****Virginia “Ginny” Plunk, 83, died Sept. 12. What a sweet lady she was.*****James Allen Young, 68, of Orange, died Sept. 11.*****Huel “Shorty” Swindell, 79, died Sept. 13.*****Stella Floyd Goodwin, 88, died Sept. 13.*****Kenneth “K,P.” Lamaire, 64, of Orangefield died Sept 11.*****Robert Lee Livingston, 72, died Sept. 9.*****Harold Wayne Kirby, 74, of Orangefield, died Sept. 9.*****Donald Oceola Edwards, 64, of Orange, died Sept. 11.*****Gerald Wade Gearen, 52, of Mauriceville, died Sept. 6. 40 Years Ago-1974 On August 14, Bridge City Band officials, Boy Scouts and Bridge City School District representatives planted the first of 200 Live Oak trees, given to the community by Bridge City Bank. The Bank is now making available to customers free Live Oak trees who can then donate them to the school district. Several have already

been planted at all campuses. Scouts participating in planting the first tree were Arnold Majors, David Nabours, Joe Brody, Pat Burleigh, Elton Myers and Brandal Herman. George Besse was scout master of troop 133 sponsored by Knights of Columbus 3406. *****Susan Savoy weds Dennis Brown August 31. Barbara McRight became bride of Edwin Hayes Osobrn on august. 30. *****Thrift and Gift shop, 207 Fifth St., has its first anniversary sale. *****Steak lunch at Bonaza will set you back $1.19. This includes crisp, tossed salad and Texas toast. Free refills on beverages. You might want to leave a 15-cent tip. Twelve ounces Ribeye special on Tuesday night, only $1.99. *****Louis Fox, Orange city manager is a tennis buff. *****Trubi Shelton is the sexy voice at the court house. *****John Holland, a former professional actor on the New York stage, is now an Orange resident. John is now handling the promoting for Orange Community Players. *****Savoy Studio, owned by Gary and Judy Savoy, is taking registration. The dancing, baton, modeling school is located at 590-Sixth St.*****The new head football coach at Little Cypress Mauriceville is Randall Dorsett.*****Bill Powers, #52 and Neal Jenkins, #33, will both play multiple positions for the Bridge City Cardinals.*****Reggie Kelly, #80 and #51, Dale Dailey, will be big guns for Stark. Kelly will fill the split end slot, Dailey at center. Tough linemen for the West Orange Chiefs are #55, Junior Henry and #52, Junior Lacagton.*****Phyllis and Jim Berwick are the proud parents of Alica Renee’, 9-pound, 4-ounce baby girl. Grandparents are the Wilburn Stokes and the David Landry’s.*****Jean and Tom Addison spent two nights and three days in New Orleans after Jean won a free trip from P.S. Tire Supply. They stayed in the French Quarters and Tom was dragging when they got back. *****Joe Kazmar is growing hair on his upper lip to strain his soup through. ******Joe Grossman is back at Nacol’s on MacArthur. *****Virginia Gilbeaux is a college student who looks as good as the young college kids. *****Max Staudt, one heck of a nice guy, is letting his hair grow out. He wants to see what it’s like to be a hippy for awhile.*****Spotted eating gumbo at LaPlace this week was two great Italians, Tony Pavia and Tony DalSasso. Those two guys were eating Cajun like they were born in the swamp. *****McLaury’s Appliance is now home owned by Joe Norman and Bill Robinson and will continue to be managed by Larry Bergeron. *****Last week, Charles Patton “Mr. Gravely Tractor”cut one of his fingers off. When the hospital sent someone to retrieve the finger, the cat was sniffing it and even the dog wouldn’t have anything to do with it. They sewed it back on. A FEW HAPPENINGS Home boy, Bridge City native, Matt Bryant, NFL kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, kicked a 51-yard field goal to put the Falcons in overtime in Sunday’s game. Then Matt kicked a 52-yarder, flying over the crossbar with plenty of room to spare to beat the Saints. It’s always good to see one of our home gown youngsters do good. We had watched Matt at B.C. since he was just a puppy. In fact, all three of Mary and Casey’s boys were good athletes. Matt started his pro career with the New York Giants, then 10 years ago last week was turned down by the Cowboys. Since then Matt has become one of the top, most reliable kickers in the NFL.*****Speaking of football, the West orange-Stark Mustangs, year after year, continue to amaze. They did it again Friday in coming from behind win over Port Neches. They had to beat the Indians and the officials, five bad calls, two of them criminal*****On Sunday, the most impressive team besides the Falcons, was the Houston Texans. J.J. Watt lived up to his $100 million billing.*****Poor Dallas, if it wasn’t for bad luck, the Cowboys wouldn’t have any luck at all.*****I’m told the Bridge City Cardinals have some good, young talent that only needs experience. In fact, a guy who knows football and has watched them says, “In the next couple years they will be the team to reckon with. They have some impressive youngsters.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays this week. On Sept. 10, Tonya Strickland Barnwell, a retired school teacher, granddaughter of the legendary sheriff Chester Holts, and daughter of proud parents, Nova and the late Jerry Strickland, a mother and wife and just a special lady celebrates her special day.***Also celebrating today is Bridge City photographer Jamie Oliphint, Beth Ann Windham, Dena Bates and Lisa Wilson. ***They share birthday with Arnold Palmer, 84, and Jose Feliciano, 68.*****Sept. 11, Billy Fontenot, married to Liz, celebrates on this date. Also Sharon Sparks and Casey Stephenson.***They are joined by Harry Connick, Jr., 46, and Lola Falana, 71, plus 9-11.*****On Sept. 12, School teacherKaren Warner celebrates and also Bryan Riedel and Cynthia Claybar. Also according to James, Betty Nezat, a nice lady, will be three-fourth’s of a century old Friday.*** They join Linda Gray, 73 and Jennifer Hudson, 32.*****On Sept 13, Mark’syoungest daughter, Jenna Dunn Ballou, mother of his two grandkids and soon to be three, a special mother, wife and granddaughter celebrates today. Also celebrating is our lifelong friend Faydra Thibeaux, who mothered nine children, has a great outlook on life and is very special. Celebrating also is Bridge City middle school teacher Darlene Brown who marks another year and Melinda Young Hoyt is a year older.*** They share birthdays with Designing Women’s Jean Smart, 62, Tyler Perry, 44 and Hurricane Ike.*****On Sept. 14, our buddy Cathy Garrettson is getting older but her great personality and disposition remains the same. Celebrating on this day also is Amber and Jenna’s mom Kerrie Dunn and joining her is Kim Morris, Greg Choate, Pat Tilley, and Nikki Wingate. They celebrate with Brad Paisley’s wife, Kimberly Williams Paisley, 42, Star Trek’s Walter Koeing, 77 and Sam Neil, 66.*****On Sept. 15, Jon Berry, Ginger Ellis, and Shonna Hunt celebrate. They join Tommy Lee Jones, 67, Dan Marino, 52 and Prince Harry, 29.*****On Sept. 16 the monarch of the Dunn clan, Ms. Phyl, celebrates. Also Todd Estes, Valerie Gilbeaux, Stephanie Morris, Tommy Purdy and O’Shanique Foster. They join David Copperfield, 51 and singer Nick Jonas, 21.*****On Sept. 17, BCISD school board member, Jeff and Goober’s brother, Mark Anderson celebrates. Also Lynda Stout and Chase Burch. They join Nascar driver Jimmy Johnson, 38 and singer BeBe Winans, 51. Happy birthday to all.*****Under the war powers resolution, President Obama can send troops into combat for 60 days before he must obtain congressional approval. That means that by the end of the month the President will need authorization if he wants to continue air strikes against ISIS forces in Iraq. Can anyone before election time afford to vote no. Book it, some will. Others will just try to cause problems for political talking points. The President will address the nationWednesday. The country needs to unite behind our government.*****You just have to go back six years to appreciate how far the countries recovery has come when unemployment was high and eight million jobs had gone down the tank. Two auto manufactures were facing bankruptcy and the housing market had crashed due to over extended loans. We still have a way to go but we’re on the right track. Congress needs to help. We needed that jobs bill passed.*****Speaking of that, Forrest Gumpturns 20. He was played by Tom Hanks in 1994. The movie took in $677 million, won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. It was based on a novel written by Winston Groom in 1986. Forrest met Richard Nixon, LBJ and inspired Elvis and John Lennon.*****The seventh annual S.P.O.R.T Tunnel Boat Races

on the Sabine will be held Sept. 19-Sept. 21. Trial runs will be held Friday, Sept. 19 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by a free concert by the American Sons from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.at the River Front Pavilion. They play a blend of country music with a different rock twist. Their first album “Redneck White and Blue” was released in 2013. Their roots run deep in Southeast Texas. Racing action will be held Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s the last race of the year with the season ending in Orange with the championship races. The racer with the highest points of the year will be crowned champion after the Orange race. The three day event is expected to draw a very large turnout of spectators.*****Saying goodbye to 81-year-old Joan Rivers, who died last week in New York, was like watching a Broadway show. I had watched her on the Red Carpet and Fashion Police etc. She was always enjoyable to watch because you never knew what she would say. A simple throat procedure where a patient is put to sleep and a hose inserted down the throat was done to try to determine the cause of her raspy voice. Anytime an elderly person is put to sleep it’s dangerous and should be done only by a trained anesthesiologist, not a nurse. Remember what happened to Michael Jackson. Be sure you know who’s putting you to sleep.*****Judge Claude and Pauline Wimberly were honored at a 60th wedding anniversary celebration at the Masonic Lodge Saturday. Daughter Paula did a wonderful job with the arrangements, the hall was beautifully decorated, the food and cake were good and plentiful. The event was attended by family and friends. Congrats to the Wimberley’s and also to Paula for her caring.*****On Sept. 8, 114 years ago, Galveston was digging out from the 1900 hurricane that destroyed the city.*****We’re glad to report that Ms. Pearl is out of the hospital. She is staying with Jody and Beverly, doing better and fighting through home therapy daily. I told you she is tough.*****Speaking of strong women, I got an email from Joan who wrote, “The old boys need to step aside and let women run the government. They will flush the commodes and put the lid down.” That must be some kind of girl’s code.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch gathered at Robert’s last week. Judge Derry Dunn attended, escorted by his doctor son Mark, who was down from Portland. The Judge is getting around but his leg is ugly. He is very fortunate to still have it. The Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week. Everyone always welcome.*****Ray Rice, of the Ravens, is suspended by the NFL after a video came to light of him knocking out his girlfriend, now his wife. It happened in February and he was given two day suspension before the video surfaced. That same thing happens to women thousands of times a day. Physical and mental abuse of women is a big problem. Some women live with it for years. That’s sad. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Lisa Wilson, Mason Pruett, Ester Jeans, Beth Ann Windham, Dena Bates, Doug Rogers, Elwood Hood, Jamie Oliphint, Andrea Peoples, Beh Arnold, Billy Fontenot, Casey Stephenson, Chris Kovatch, Donna Lanthier, Shannon Sparks, Greg Ball, Jona Gilchrist, Karen Warner, Kathleen Williams, Lloyd George, Molly Anthony, Shannon Eickenhorst, Tiffany Higgs, Bryan Riedel, Buffy Bean, Collin Findlay, Cynthia Claybar, David Haddock, Kade Hanks, Margaret Jeffcote, Nina Dilbert, C.M. Marshall, Connie Swope, Darlene Brown, Gregory Barclay, Gene Elkins, James E. Braus, Justin Granger, Kim Norris, Morgan Milligan, Nikki Wingate, Pamela Vaught, Pat Tilley, Randy Jones, Betty Fuss, Bo Dilbert, Gene Donahey, Greg Choate, Janis Leyendecker, Jon Berry, Madison Lewis, Valgene Donahey, Ginger Ellis, Harold Tally, Nick Heil, Shonna Hunt, Ian Putman, Phyllis Dunn, Stephanie Morris, Todd Estes, Valerie Gilbeaux, Mark Conner, O’Shanique Foster, Tommy Purdy, Landin New and Linda Schulz. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Sugar Bee and Sostan’s little granddaughter Casey, the eight year old daughter of dere daughter Agnes, was talking to her teacher, Miss Landry, bout whales. Miss Landry told Casey it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal, its throat was very small. Casey, her, is like her Grandma Sugar Bee and very headstrong. Casey told Miss Landry dat Jonah, him, was swallowed by a whale. Irritated by now, Miss Landry said, “Casey, I told you a whale could not swallow a human. It’s physically impossible. Now, that’s it.” Casey wasn’t finished jus yet. She said, “Well, Miss Landry, wen I get to Heaven me, I will axe Jonah myself. The teacher axe, “Well, Casey, wat if Jonah went to hell him?” Casey, frustrated wit da teacher, answer, “Den you can axe him.” C’EST TOUT We were sorry to hear about the death of Austin “Goose” Gonsoulin, number 23 for the Denver Broncos. He was the first draft pick ever for the Broncos. He played seven seasons, 19601966,. He holds the single season record for 11 interceptions and a single game of four. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson, in Port Arthur, in 1956 and went to the Baylor Bears where he starred as a wide receiver, running back and defensive back. He played in six pro bowls. He played his final year with the 49ers. As an allpro, “Goose” never earned more than $20,000 a year. J.J. Watt just signed a $100 million dollar contract. Many of us watched Gonsoulin in his glory days at T.J.*****Don’t be surprised if Rick Perry’s indictments disappear. There is just too many Republicans involved. The senior judge, Bert Richardson, a Republican, is probably getting a lot of pressure to throw out the case. He’s on the Nov. 4 ballot. Prosecutor Michael McCrun is also a Republican. Perry’s next court date is set for Oct. 13. Don’t be surprised if the fix is on and Perry’s case never reaches a courtroom. No Democratic D.A. was involved in Perry’sindictments but they have convinced the country otherwise.*****The Commissioner’s Court Monday moved Sheriff Keith Merrittup one step allowing him, for the first time, to be paid more than four of his captains. The chief deputy will still be paid more than Merritt and the county judge. It was long overdue and the Sheriff is happy and thankful to the Commissioners for making the adjustment.*****Gotta go. Thanks for your time and loyalty. Please shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

Sweeney Todd There were some mighty close shaves on the OCP stage

Story By Penny LeLeux ~ PhotoS By Mike Louviere For the reCord

weeny Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street production presented by the Orange Community Players, Inc. was a mixed bag for me when I went last week, but the pros far outweighed the cons. e show you see also will likely not be the show I saw, because the cast changes with many actors sharing parts throughout the run. Some of the cast is outstanding, many were really good and a couple, eh... ‘Rico Vasquez did an amazing job as Sweeney Todd. He appeared to really enjoy slitting people’s throats with authentic antique straight razors that glistened in the light. “I think he could be a serial killer,” joked Mike Louviere, the show’s photographer. Amber Martin portrays Mrs. Lovett, Todd’s cohort, through most of the performances. She was a standout in the show and a great casting choice by Codie Vasquez, director of the production. She had the best performance of the show. ere were many other good performances, but another notable one was Bryan Buzbee’s portrayal of Tobias Ragg. “He really creeped me out the way he was at the end when he was acting crazy,” said Gloria Barnhart, OCP board member. Fairly new to OCP, as a junior in high school, Buzbee is quickly becoming a useful asset to the company. I personally felt he should have been recast in a more prominent role, as strong as he is, but Toby was the role he wanted to play…and he did an excellent job. Another star of the show was the costuming. ey went for a goth steampunk

Samaritans awarded at St. Mary’s St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for the week of Sept. 1. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. e principal, Donna Darby announced the winners, Paisley Stelly and Clay Darby, at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. e winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior. Pictured are winners Clay Darby and Paisley Stelly.

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feel and pulled it off well. I think Keri Foreman added additional tulle to every costume on the stage. Codie Vasquez said she just gave them the outline of what she wanted and the cast and crew put it all together. Although the rigging of the barber’s chair to dispatch the bodies once Todd slit their throats was impressive, the structure appeared to be difficult to turn and the stage hands seemed to struggle with it at times. It was also on the verge of being too tall. If you sit at the very back of the auditorium you might have to slide down slightly in the seat at times to see everything. I would recommend sitting to one side or the other if you are at the back of the auditorium or the dome of the light that is at the front edge of the stage in the middle could slightly block your view at times. e ensemble sounded good, but you couldn’t always understand everything they were saying. I overheard one audience member say to her friend during intermission, “Maybe I should be glad I can’t understand everything,” implying the gruesome nature of the storyline. Overall, it was entertaining and the storyline is not your average run of the mill tale of love and hate, If you are looking for something different and like quirky plots, this may be the ticket for you. ere are still four opportunities to see the show. e curtain goes up at 7:37 p.m., ursday through Saturday this week and 2:37 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $15, $10 for students. Reservations can be made by calling 409-882-9137 and leaving a message as to what day you plan to attend and the number in your party. e theater is located at 708 W. Division Ave. in Orange.

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Deaths and Memorials

Horace Mouton Orange Horace W. Mouton, 90, of Orange, passed away Sept. 8, at Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., ursday, Sept. 11, at St. M a r y Catholic Church in Orange, with the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:0010:00 a.m., ursday Sept. 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Ja. 5, 1924, he was the son of Gaston A. Mouton and Josephine M. (Hebert) Mouton. Horace worked as a machinist helper for Livingston Shipbuilders. Horace is survived by his loving family and caregivers. He was the potter, we were the clay and he molded our lives over the years. Henry and Lana Breaux, Ashley Breaux Flores, Brandon Breaux, Alex LeBlanc, Bethany Breaux. He will be greatly missed by all. He is also survived by his close friend and Pastor, the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo. Serving as Pallbearers will be Employees of Eye On Security Systems, Alex LeBlanc, Bryan Guidry, Steve Lenz, Todd Bowen, Jason Chavis and Greg LeBlanc with Orange County Ice. Honorary Pallbearer will be, Henry Breaux. I have fought the good ﬁght, I have ﬁnished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on this day. 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Janie Sarver Deweyville Janie Ruth Sarver, 56, of Deweyville passed away Sunday, Sept. 7. She was born June 4, 1958 in Orange to the late Pearl Alb e r t a (Brown) and Melvin Lee Hutson. Janie was a life-long resident of the Deweyville and Orange areas. She enjoyed the outdoors, and her pride and joy was her grandchild. Janie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, and niece, Lindsey Smith. She is survived by her son, Brennan Sarver and wife, Crystal of Deweyville; grandchild, Shaylee Brenn Sarver; sisters, Melodie King and husband, Gene of Deweyville, Tammie Smith and husband, David of Mauriceville; nephew, Jason King and wife, Kellie of Buna; nieces, Jennifer Easterling and husband, Daniel of Deweyville, and Taylor Smith of Mauriceville, and long time companion, Larry Odom of Deweyville. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 10:00 am at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Wilson officiating. Cremation will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations may be made to Dorman Funeral Home to help the family with final expenses.

Addie Jones Channelview e celebration of life for Mrs. Addie Laura Jones, 76, of Channelview, was held Saturday, Sept. 6, at El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of christian burial followed in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Addie Laura Jones was born in Orange, July 19, 1938, to Laura Delores Hines and Andrew P. Jones, Sr. She was raised in Orange and graduated from high school in Orange. She furthered her education at Texas Southern University in Houston. Her church home was the El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of

Orange. For more than 30 years she served as Oﬃce Administrator for Labor Local #853. She was also afﬁliated with the Heroines of Jeric h o , American Legion Post #49 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars #2775. After Hurricane Ike in 2008 she relocated to Channelview, and lived with her oldest daughter. She resided there until the Lord called her home on Aug. 31. She was preceded in death by her husband Hilliard omas Jones, her parents; younger brother, Boyd B. Jones, and her baby sister Willie Etta Gans. Forever cherishing her memory are two daughters, Toni Williams of Channelview, Rhonda (Elder Sintelle) Ross (Elder Sintelle) of Cedar Hill; son Christopher Jones of Orange; older brother, Andrew P. Jones, Jr. (Baby) of Los Angeles, CA., seven grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jack Watson Galveston Jack Tann Watson was born to Dr. Victor Dupree Watson & June Watson on March 2, 1947 in Bremerton, Washington and passed away in his home that he was so proud of on Sept. 1, with his family by his side, faithfully standing by to assist him in any way they could. Jack graduated from Vinton High School in 1965. He was chosen as the wittiest student and all that knew Jack would agree that he succeeded one hundred percent. He was among Who’s Who and chosen as a class favorite. He also graduated from McNeese State College. His grandfather, William H. Watson, practiced medicine for 50 years in Brandon, Ms. and his father was a small town family physician that everyone loved. Jack chose not to follow in their footsteps but all that knew Jack would testify that he was smart enough to be a doctor. He was an air traffic controller for 17 years until 1981 when he was fired by former President Reagan, which he always said was his “claim to fame.” In 1982 Jack was hired by Edward Jones as a financial investment representative and opened an office in Cleveland, Tx. He had an extremely successful business for nearly 30 years and developed long standing friendships with his clients and was highly respected by his peers. Having his faithful working companions such as Ann Blyth Major, Madie Jones and Rhonda Caswell by his side made his job enjoyable and successful! With Edward Jones he earned many memorable trips abroad traveling with his family to some of the most beautiful places in the world. His beloved brother-in-law, AD Finn, that cared for his sister, Vicci, so lovingly for years would accompany him to far away places like China and ailand. e most memorable was the last trip that he and his son, Seth, took to Rome, Italy in October 2013 which was the trip of a lifetime, literally. Jack was a tour guide on these trips as most of our friends would agree, since he studied many months in advance and, never having gone to these destinations, one would never know by his historical knowledge of each location. Jack had many hobbies, from bee keeping in earlier times to traveling, photography, playing the guitar, cooking, story-telling and gardening (his tomatoes were his pride and joy). He loved to fish and his pastime was reading, especially about European history. He was a walking encyclopedia and was always willing to share his knowledge. He loved Galveston and when he retired in 2008 he moved to the island where he enjoyed each day to the fullest. He was such a history buff and joined the Lafitte Society. is gave him an opportunity to study and research various subjects. He became program director and did very well.

One of our dear friends said of Jack recently, “A man can be intelligently engaged in the world around him, understanding that to live your life to the fullest meant doing what you love. For a man to be so down to earth, interested in so many things, music, art, history and still be that comfortable in a pair of jeans was so admirable.” at describes Jack. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Victor Dupree & June Watson, and his sisters, Vicci Finn & Cathy White. ose of us left to miss him dearly are, first and foremost, his loving wife of 44 years, Cheryl Gail Watson; and his beloved son who is so much like his dad, Seth Tann Watson; his partner in crime, his beloved brother-inlaw, Darrell Dale Prejean and long life companion Sherri Ellisor; his beloved sister-in-law, Glenda Benoit and her loving husband Vance; nieces Stacy Finn and Kristi Svoboda; and nephews William and Zachary White. After Jack retired he enjoyed passing out his retirement card which read “No office, No business, No schedule, No projects, No money, No worries.” However Jack did have worries as a villain, small cell lung cancer was invading his organs at a high rate of speed and he was unaware. His family tried every means to keep him strong and able to fight, but it was not meant to be. After billions of dollars going into cancer research, the medical professionals are no closer to finding a cure except to offer the “Gold Standard” of radiation and toxic chemotherapy. Many thanks goes out to his Edward Jones friends, Lafitte Society friends that sent cards and letters of encouragement and to neighbors that brought food over these last six weeks. Special thanks to Sherri Ellisor, Glenda Benoit, Darrell Prejean and Heather Dunaway, his son’s fiancée, for always being supportive in every way. Per Jack’s request, there was no service. Following cremation his ashes will be spread in the Bay of Galveston.

is is a small segment of such a fair, loving and consistent individual. Jack was very proud of his accomplishments in his lifetime and was probably most proud of the fact that he provided for his family in such a loving manner, and was always able to help someone in need. ere is so much to say about a person’s life and to have to express it on paper just doesn’t seem honorable enough for such a kind and unique individual.

Kenneth Gengo Sr. Vidor Kenneth Dean Gengo, Sr., 79, of Vidor, died Sept. 2, in his home after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Ken was born in Orange to Charlie Gengo and Mabel Flanigan Gengo, on Sept. 24, 1934. After serving in the USAF, working for Equitable Bag Co. and selling chemicals for Ciba-Geigy, Ken studied HVAC and graduated from the Institute of Technology of Chicago, IL. He owned and operated Economy Air Conditioning in Vidor and later in Beaumont. He taught an air conditioning class at Vidor High School in 1980-81 which was a great satisfaction to him. He and Barbara enjoyed traveling by RV seeing America and visiting children, grandchildren and siblings. Among the many things Ken loved were his family, his Church, fishing, playing his guitar, playing his piano, singing, and he loved to laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Tony Gengo of Cave City, AR; Charles Gengo of Orange and Betty Martin of Vidor. Ken and Barbara lived on the Louisiana side of Toledo Bend Reservoir for 14 years until moving back to Vidor two weeks ago. He was a member of Christian Baptist Church of Florien, LA where he had served as director of music, pianist and Sunday School teacher. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Barbara; children Therese McClenahan of Galt,

CA; Ken Gengo, Jr. and wife Connie of Vidor; Damon Gengo and wife Christina of Port Neches; Mistie Quinn and husband Neil of Deridder, LA; stepson Kevin Smith and wife Dona of San Antonio; seven grandchildren, six step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, six step great grandchildren and other loving relatives and friends. Services were held at Memorial Funeral Home Friday, Sept. 5, followed by burial at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, P. O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.

Maxie Ousley Orangefield Maxie Jean Ousley, 76, of Orangefield, passed away Sept. 2, at e Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Terry Wright of First Baptist Church in Vidor. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Wilda, LA., on Aug. 4, 1938, she was the daughter of A l g i a LaBove and Agnes Irene DeRamus LaBove. Jean was a homemaker, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Orangefield where she worked in the nursery and preschool for many years. She was very involved with, and was loved by all the youth. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John S. Ousley; sons, John W. Ousley and Donald Wayne Ousley; and grandson, Dustin Wayne Ousley. She is survived by her sister, Linda Park Dixon and husband J.R. of Toledo Village; brothers, Ray Park and wife Linda of Nederland, Jerry Park and wife Linda of Poquoson, VA.; granddaugh-

ter, eresa Ousley of Seattle, WA.; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to e American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

George Velasquez Orange George Edward Velasquez, 65, of Orange, passed away Aug. 31, at Christus Hospital-St. Mary in Port Arthur. A memorial service was held S a t u r d a y, Sept. 6, at Little Cypress Baptist Church, with Pastor David Turner oﬃciating. Born in Galena Park, on May 3, 1949, he was the son of Robert J. Velasquez and Ruth (Peckham) Velasquez. George retired from Christus Hospital-St. Mary as the Director of Business Services and was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, building computers, genealogy, science-ﬁction movies and spending time with family and friends. He was also a volunteer at Orange Christian Services. George is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Rebecca Velasquez; and his brother, Robert J. Velasquez, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Connie Velasquez; daughter, Hattie Davidson, and husband, Bo, of Washington, Tx; sons, Jason Velasquez, and wife, Ruthie, of League City, and Brian Varney of Orange; grandchildren: Haley Davis; Rebecca LaFon and husband, Aaron; April Davidson; Katie Davidson; Sarah Davidson; Sabrina Davidson; Eli Davidson; Mia Velasquez; and Natalie Varney. George is also survived by his sister, Christine Savant, of Port Arthur; nieces and nephews: Kathy Pollock; Kim Carranco, and husband, Adrian; Danny Godfrey and wife, Ruth; and David Godfrey.

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Ministry: Why are we here, what’s our goal? Rev. Evan Dolive For e Record ere is a pill for just about everything under the sun. If you have high blood pressure, you take this pill; if you have anxiety, you take that pill. ere are even medicines that grow eyelashes longer. If you have the ailment there is more than likely a medical procedure, treatment or pill for it. e constant search for ease is not just in curing what ails us. Weight loss pills claim that the fat will “melt away” with no exercise while eating everything from pizza to ice cream. Home gadgets claim to organize our lives, making it able for us to clean less and have more time for family and friends. ere are thousands of organization and time management apps and programs available for people to use. People are looking for that one ﬁre way to ﬁx the problem they have; they are looking for the “magic bullet” or the one thing that will solve all of their problems. Some people look for it in plastic surgery, some people look for it in money and some people look for it illicit drugs. But just as many people look for the “magic bullet” for their own lives, congregations around the world are seeking that elusive “magic bullet.” Churches are looking for that one thing that

will bring them to their goal, whatever it might be. For most churches that I have been a part of the one thing they are looking for are ways to get “the young people” to their church. eir rationale is a good one; they want to ensure that the church that they have worshipped in and loved for so long will remain after they are no longer here on Earth. Churches have tried all sorts of things to draw in this particular segment of the population. Well friends, I am sorry to say, there is no “magic bullet” when it comes to ministry. ere is not special formula or combination of words that will make ministry easier, better, more eﬀective. You could have the best preacher in the world, the best music and the great facility but if the presence of God is not felt within the walls of the church or from the people attending, you will have a hard time ﬁlling that building each week. For some churches they have found something that works; it might have been a specialized ministry or even a particular program. e fallacy that many

other churches fall into is that one church’s ministry and results can be duplicated at another church. You have probably seen it before, one church builds a new fellowship hall with gymnasium, and six months later another church in the town is doing the same thing to “keep up with the Jones.” Why? Because they believe that is the magic bullet. Ministry is one of those things that is similar to a lot of other churches but yet distinctly individual. On one hand all churches believe in God and Jesus as God’s son, but how this is lived out may look completely different. Catholics believe in the transformation of the bread and wine during Eucharist to flesh and blood, while other Christian denominations believe it more a remembrance act or a memorial. Is one more correct than the other? No, rather it is a matter of how one’s faith is lived out. is is the same understanding that must be applied when it comes to ministry. Every church even within the same denomination or even the same town will have different ministry focuses. One church might more international mission minded while another congregation might be more focused on the homeless in their town. Both churches are trying to live out the gospel in

Wimberlys celebrate 60th Claude and Pauline Wimberly, of Orange, celebrated their 60th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 6, surrounded by family and many long time friends who braved the weather to make the the event even more special. ey were married Sept. 4, 1954, in Orange. ey have one daughter, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. e celebration was hosted by their daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Jon Freeman.

Claude and Pauline Wimberly

Evy’s Cajun KItChEn

Crab, cream cheese great for game night Evelyn Brandon For e Record ese tasty crab and cream cheese ﬁlled crescents are simple and bake in less than 30 minutes. ey’re perfect for game night snacks, or hors d’oeuvres before dinner. Like most of the goodies I make, I double, or triple the recipes. It just makes sense when this snack comes out of the oven. One bite, and they are on a fast track to disappearing.

Crab and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls 1 8 oz. crescent roll dough 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup cooked crab meat, chopped (I use fresh crab met) 2 green onions, chopped 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375 Spray cookie sheet, unroll dough on work surface. Pinch seams to seal and roll out to create an even rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows, to make 24 squares. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, crab, onion, red pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Divide mixture evenly among squares, dropping by spoonfuls that are 1/2 inch from corner of each square.

Starting with the same corner, fold dough over ﬁlling and tuck dough tightly under. Bake 10-15 minutes, serve immediately. Bon appetit!

their own unique way. e goal is to do ministry that is speaking to the desires of the hearts of those serving. If people cannot get behind the cause of the church then it is destined to fail. People want their voice to be heard, to live out their faith in a way that in meaningfulness and impactful to the world around. For congregations today, the focus must not be on what another church is doing to bring in people but rather on what God is calling that particular collection of followers of Christ to be and become. Churches need to ask themselves, “What is our congregation’s purpose?” “Why are we here in this congregation?” “What does God want us to do, be or become?” If you brought this up in a board meeting or bible study, no one would say “to make the church bigger.” e answers one would receive would be about sharing the love of God, Jesus and the connection we have with each other. If this is the case, then why are we doing ministry just to get bodies in the door? Ministry is no simple task, rather is one that will take serious time and devotion. However, once the time is invested I believe that God will reveal in time the direction a congregation is to go and do not be surprised of the answers you receive.

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LCM students recognized for STAAR test scores Several students were recognized at the LCM Board of Trustees meeting on September 8. Each had posted perfect scores on one of last spring’s STAAR tests. e students were presented their certiﬁcate of recognition by the principal from the campus they attended when the test was taken. ey include Jaycie Dronet, who made a

perfect score on the third grade reading test, pictured with LCE Principal Kayla Casey; LCI Principal, Michael Ridout, presented certificates to Tracy Qi, Allie Shaffer and Camden Smith for perfect scores on the fourth grade mathematics STAAR, Madison Campise for the fourth grade reading STAAR, Tyler Washington for the fifth grade

science STAAR, and Grayson Brister and Ayaan Tejani for the ﬁfth grade reading STAAR. ree Little Cypress Junior High students are shown with Principal Mitzi Conn. ey are Rylie George and Kara Olson for seventh grade reading STAAR, and Grayson Stacey for sixth grade math STAAR.

Local student makes A&M Dean’s List

Little Cypress kids welcome grands ird grade students at Little Cypress Elementary School celebrated Grandparent Day by inviting theirs to lunch. Classes participated in diﬀerent activities preparing for the celebration, including making family trees dating back three generations. Valeri Roberts’ class made a story quilt about their grandparents and how they “tie” families

together; students made cards and sang a song to their grandparents in their classroom. Julie Landry’s class wrote essays telling why their grandparent is their hero. Some of the notable quotes include: “My Nana and Papa are my heroes because they are super nice, their cooking is amazing and their parenting skills are

enough to drive a mean troll nice.”— Rustyn Ackerman “My Mimi is the best because she gets me anything I want. I couldn’t ask for a better Mimi.”— Alli Gross “My Granddad is the best because he has inspired me to ﬁsh in all kinds of conditions including rain, snow, ice and wind.”— Jacob Longlois

NANCy’S KITChEN

Salad great for covered dish affair Nancy McWhorter For e Record Due to some of the members’ attrition of the Ladies Sunday school class I have attended since joining Minden First Baptist Church and the wishes of the other Ladies’ class’ teacher to give up teaching for time to travel, the classes made the decision to unite. Our teacher will be taking over the teaching responsibility of the “new class.” Instead of using valuable Sunday school, time, a covered dish luncheon was held followed by a business meeting to select oﬃcers and a class agenda plan.

Strange and as amazing as it seems, all members in attendance brought either a salad or dessert. Everyone seemed to enjoy the wide selection of salads and the delightful variety of desserts to choose from. e meeting was so successful; each of us agreed we should, could and would plan quarterly covered dish class meetings in the future. My close friend, Audrey Lawson from Bridge City gave me this keeper recipe for the salad I took to the luncheon. e

pecans were my addition. I have requested several of the other recipes to share at a later date.

Fluffy Green Grape Salad 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, do not drain 1 (3 oz.) pkg. Jell-O Instant Pistachio Pudding mix 1 (12 oz.) container Cool Whip 2 cups halved green grapes Toasted pecans, chopped fine (optional) Combine pineapple and pudding mix; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip and grapes. Add pecans if desired. Refrigerate overnight.

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Crab and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls 1 8 oz. crescent roll dough 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup cooked crab meat, chopped (I use fresh crab met)

2 green onions, chopped 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375 Spray cookie sheet, unroll dough on work surface. Pinch seams to seal and roll out to create an even rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows, to make 24 squares. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, crab, onion, red pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Divide mixture evenly among squares, dropping by spoonfuls that are 1/2 inch from corner of each square. Starting with the same corner, fold dough over ﬁlling and tuck dough tightly under. Bake 10-15 minutes, serve immediately. Bon appetit!

Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the summer semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. e Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 12 semester hours during the fall semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0. A second designation, “Distinguished Student,” recognizes those who earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPR while taking at least 12 hours for the summer semester. Named to the Dean’s list for this semester was LindseyLewis, a senior, of Orange; Bachelor of Science – Health.

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New WO-C administrative leaders named New principals, coordinators, and directors have taken the lead at three campuses and one department within the West Orange – Cove School system. At West Orange – Stark Elementary School, new principal Dr. Tyrus Doctor has been working with his campus leadership since July to further enhance the elementary school’s programs and systems. He has a Doctorate Degree in Education Leadership, Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and a Bachelor’s in Community Service. Additionally, he is a certiﬁed principal and special education instructor. “West Orange – Stark Elementary School will be a place of commitment and growth, as we work together towards our goal of excellence in every area within our school,” Dr. Doctor said. Dr. Doctor has been an educator for 14 years serving most recently in the Port Arthur school system as an Academic Associate Principal. Sherry Hardin is the new principal at North Early Learning Center. Last year, she served at West Orange – Stark Middle School as an assistant principal. Prior to that Hardin taught in fourth, ﬁfth, and sixth grade core content subject areas in other

Beverly Robinson

Lynda Willie

school systems. She holds Master’s degrees in Education and Business Administration, as well as a principal certiﬁcation and a teacher certiﬁcation for prekindergarten through grade eight. Hardin’s primary goals as the

principal of North Early Learning Center are to ensure every child receives a rigorous age appropriate educational experience, support families in the community through family services, and to increase parent and community engagement in the

educational process. Beverly Robinson is the new coordinator of the West Orange – Stark Academic Alternative Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, as well as a Principal’s certiﬁcation. She has been an educator for 28 years; ten of those years within the WOCCISD school system. “It is a privilege to serve my hometown and alma mater in a leadership role in the District. I was given an outstanding foundation in WOCCISD and I want to give back to my community as a leader in education,” she said. Robinson said the structured environment of the AAC will provide students the chance to catch up on academics, learn from mistakes, and make better decisions. Lynda Willie became the WOCCISD’s Transportation Director in the spring of 2014. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and has been in the WOC school system since 2010, serving as an administrator at West Orange – Stark High School. Her goals are for WOC transportation staﬀ to serve as examples of professionalism, safety, and a positive image for the District.

ness Church, in Lake Charles will bring the message at 7:00 pm. Music will be provided by e Rev. MacArthur Henry. Sept. 20, from 10:00 through 2 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church will host the Men's night - Salem Spiritual D.I.V.A. Day (Divine Instructions Voiced Above) Presenting "e Mask we

Wear". Minister Shayla Payne, of Send for the Women Ministry, in Dequincy, La. will be the speaker. Lunch will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded. ere is a $10 donation. is meeting will be held at Salem UMC. e ﬁnal meeting, Sept. 20, will be back at Mt. Zion Baptist

Church at 3 p.m., with Minister Mildred Boldware, of St. Paul Baptist Church, in Houston, speaking. For more information, or questions, please contact Brittany Harmon, Salem UMC, at 883-2611, or Dorothy Brandon, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, at 8862031.

Dr. Tyrus Doctor

Sherry Hardin

Mt. Zion Baptist, Salem UMC to host Women's conference

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, along with Salem United Methodist Church will a a women's conference and luncheon. "Armed and Dangerous" will be held Sept. 17 through Sept. 21, and will have a host of speakers. Sept. 17, e Rev. Dr. Carolyn McCall Livingston, pastor of Salem UMC, will speak at 7:00 pm, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in Orange. Musical guests will be First Orange Church of God in Christ. Sept. 18, Minister Etha Eglin, of Antioch Baptist Church in Beaumont will speak at Mt. Zion, at 7:00 pm, and musical guests will be Visible Change Singers. Sept. 19, at Mt. Zion Baptist Churh, Prophetess Merendia Malveau, of Back to God Holi-

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Sweet days of summer fish are upon us While the water is currently clear enough, it is still exceptionally high due to big incoming tides and runoff that has scattered the bait and the fish. Virtually every local duck hunter I talked with last week said that they had redfish all over their marsh ponds and those fish have no reason to leave. As long as the water is high enough to support the shad and mullet in the backwater the game fish have no reason to abandon that skinny water buffet. All of that will change, however, with a day or two of stiff north winds that can reduce those shallow lakes to mud flats overnight. Once the bait and game fish are forced to seek out the deeper water in the bayous and the lake it will be “game on” for local anglers. e weather men are guessing that could possibly happen as early as next week, but I will believe that when it happens. How can they be so audacious as to predict the weather a week in advance when they underestimate the wind on a daily basis and can’t even tell you if it is going to rain in the morning or evening a day in advance! If that phenomenon does occur as predicted, the most user-friendly fishing of the year will kick off immediately. Small flocks of gulls will be ratting out schools of trout and redfish driving bait to the surface all over the lake and all of those tough “grind it out” days will be quickly forgotten. e keys to making this visual program pay off for you are willingness to leave schools of aggressive smaller fish and experimenting with different lures and retrieves that will produce better fish. I enjoy anticipating a strike every time my lure sinks beneath the surface as much as anyone, but I am not much on everything else that goes along with this “race all over the lake” action. Aside from the frustration of dealing with huge numbers of undersized trout, it is the confrontational aspect that I dislike the most. Often, much to the chagrin of my clients, I will leave a decent bite under the birds when other boats pile in and start jockeying for position. It is far easier to leave than waste fishing time bitching. A few of those folks just can’t help themselves and will barge in until the end of time, but I have found that many of them truly don’t know how to courteously ap-

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KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST

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WO-S, LC-M picked for victory

Joe Kazmar For the Record

Games This Week

WEST ORANGE-STARK over JASPER— e Mustangs really showed what they are made of in the second half of last week’s battle with Port Neches-Groves when they came back from a 2713 halftime deficit and held the Indians scoreless. Jasper likes to throw the ball, too, so the Mustangs will have to be on their toes Friday night in the Piney Woods. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over BAYTOWN GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL— e Bears’ search for that elusive first victory of the season could end Friday night in Battlin’ Bear Stadium if they continue to play solid defense and keep the mistakes at a minimum. LUMBERTON over BRIDGE CITY—is is the pick we hope is all wet. But the Raiders have had two weeks to prepare for this home game against the struggling Cardinals and will go all out to snap this 22-game losing streak. is would be a great win for the Redbirds, if they can pull it off. ORANGEFIELD over BEAUMONT KELLY—e Bulldogs snapped a 12-game losing streak by winning their first game of the 2014 season. e Bobcats are looking for their initial victory of the season and should get it Friday night if they play two solid halves of football against the visiting Bulldogs. CHANNELVIEW over VIDOR—ings don’t get any easier for the Pirates as they host high-scoring Channelview Friday night in Pirate Stadium. Vidor played a real sound first half last week against Jasper, but saw their lead quickly disappear after the intermission. ey need to play consistently for four full quarters. KIRBYVILLE over DEWEYVILLE—e Pirates will be facing a team with a very potent offense that is averaging over 40 points per game. e Wildcats give up quite a few points and merely outscore the opposition. e Pirates need to throw a solid defense at them Friday night before the home crowd. ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN over HIGH ISLAND—e Lions posted an impressive 40-18 victory last Saturday against Huntsville Alpha Omega and will be facing a tougher foe Friday night at High Island. If their defense can duplicate last Saturday’s effort, the Lions should record their third straight win of the young season. LAMAR over TEXAS COLLEGE—e Cards will be picking on someone their own size this week after getting lit up 73-3 by the Texas

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West Orange-Stark backup quarterback Will Johnson dives into the end zone to score against the Port Neches-Groves Indians. Johnson came in the game to replace the injured Mustang quarterback Jack Dallas. RECORD PHOTO: Tony Gunn

Bobcat linebacker Colby Choate crushes a Kirbyville ball carrier. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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MUSTANG INSIDER

WO-S pulls out memorable win

Orangefield running back Wesley Frillou gets the handoff from Mason Frillou against Kirbyville. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Shean Langele brings the ball downfield for the Orangefield Bobcats against the Kirbyville Wildcats. Teammate Colby Choate shadows Langele looking for a downfield block. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Meri Elen Jacobs For the Record In a contest plagued with penalties, Deionte’ Thompson probably won’t remember the yellow flags that were thrown that cancelled out his touchdown on a punt return and two of his interceptions. What he will remember is the last play of the game when he snagged an Indian pass in the end zone that sealed the 33-27 win in overtime for the Mustangs over Port Neches-Groves. “I thought it was the tale of two halves,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “We couldn’t get lined up. We played hard in the first half, but not smart. We made adjustments at half time and told them ‘These are the fronts we are going to run’ and we lined up better.” The Mustangs were down at the half 27-13, with PN-G’s Adam Morse completing 15 of 24 passes for 212 yards and two touchdown passes. But that was about all that WO-S was going to allow the Indians. “We stayed with them and believed in what we were doing,” Thompson said. “We were in better shape than they were and when we went into overtime, I liked our chances. I had a good feeling going in and it turned out positive.” Fans were on their feet most of the second half. Will Johnson, who was subbing in for an injured Jack Dallas, connected with Thompson early in the third on a 31-yard pass to put the Mustangs just one score away from the Indians. And the Chain Gang defense went to work, stifling anything that PN-G tried to do offensively. Senior Octavis Crosson and junior Trey Baldwin finished the night with three quarterback sacks each, while senior Trey Spencer had three deflected passes. The Mustangs scored to tie the game with 4:07 left in the contest when Johnson snuck across the goal line from one yard out. Kicker Hector Vela hit the extra point to tie the game. With just 13 seconds on the clock, Vela lined up for a 25 yard field goal, but after being iced three times with Indian time outs, just barely missed to win, sending the game into overtime. Running back Grant LaPoint-Teate scored from 13 yards out in overtime to give the Mustangs the go ahead for the first time all night, 33-27. Vela’s extra point was blocked so it was up to the defense to hold on for the win. On PN-G’s second offensive play in overtime, Morse threw to the Indian corner of the endzone where it looked as if his receiver was wide open. What he didn’t count on was for Thompson to come out of nowhere and snatch the ball right as it got to his receiver to give the

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Grant LaPoint-Teate heads to the endzone from 13 yards out to score the winning touchdown. LaPoint-Teate had 167 yards on the ground for the night and two touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs.

After having to resume the quarterback role, fourth string QB Will Johnson scores on his first drive. Johnson had 21 carries for 98 yards and was 9 for 19 with 98 passing yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Mustang Insider

ABOVE: Trey Baldwin sacks PN-G’s Adam Morse. The Chain Gang tortured the Indians all night, with Baldwin having three sacks and two tackles for losses. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

LEFT: Mustang Ocatvus Crosson sacks the PN-G quarterback. Crosson had three sacks and two tackles for a loss Friday against PN-G. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

WO-S opens with Orange Bowl win In true fashion, the Mustangs showed up last Friday night at Battlin’ Bear Stadium and did exactly what they had planned to do…Add another plaque to the Mustang side of the Orange Bowl trophy with a 29-12 win. e Mustangs, behind sophomore quarterback Jack Dallas, scored all of their points in the ﬁrst 24 minutes of the game, with Dallas being a part of all four touchdowns. “We won and got out of our ﬁrst game injuryfree,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “Our positive that night was Jack. He had very little time to prepare for the game but the football team rallied around him and we came out with a win.”

e Mustangs racked up 363 yards of total offense while holding the Bears to just 195. Grant LaPointe-Teate was the go to man for the Mustangs, carrying the ball 118 yards on 19 carries. “e win was a total team effort,” ompson said. “We got out there and busted our tails for that win. We made a lot of mistakes but I’ve never been in a first tame where we didn’t make mistakes.” Dallas’s first touchdown of the season capped off the first drive when he connected with Deionte’ ompson on a short nine yard pass right across the goal line. ompson finished the night with six catches for 69 yards.

Mustangs the victory. “I have to give special praise to Will (Johnson) for stepping in as our fourth string quarterback to keep us going,” Thompson said. “He hasn’t played quarterback since ninth grade but did a great job. Others who had career games were Octavis, DT and Kalen Garrett.” The Mustangs will travel to Jasper this Friday to face the Bulldogs, who are ready for revenge. WO-S beat them last year in the third round of the play-offs in the last few minutes of the game, 18-16. “I told the players we have to quite celebrating the PN-G win and get ready for the Jasper Bulldogs,” Thompson said. “You can believe that they will be waiting for us with a victory line at the city limits when we come in on Friday. And Jasper is not an easy place to win.” Jasper is coming off of a huge 35-21 win over Vidor. They are 1-1, losing to Hardin Jefferson, 35-21, in the first game of the year. Carrying the load for the Bulldogs will be quarterback Quentin Williams and Randy Spikes, who plays slot, wide receiver and tail back. “Williams runs and has good foot speed and will try to get the ball to Spikes every play, whether it’s a pass or the option,” Thompson said. “Their defense is similar to ours and they run a multiple spread offensive scheme with a tight end.”

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The game will be Friday at 7:30pm in Jasper at Bulldog Stadium. Tickets will only be sold at the gate the evening of the game for $5-both adults and students. The subvarsity teams are also 2-0, both beating LC-M and PN-G. The ninth grade beat the Indians, 34-13. Jarron Gilbert scored on a 21 yard run, 56 yard run and a two point conversion. Blake Robertson had a 35 yard reception from Devonta Ranton for a touchdown. Jordan Charles scored on a 9 yard touchdown run and Demorris Thibodeaux scored on a 22 yardrun and finished it off with his own two point conversion. Freshmen offensive standouts are Gilbert, Charles, Thibodeaux, Bobby Rash and Adrick Mims. Oustanding defensive players are Tyshon Watkins, Devien Teate, Paul Ivory, Kevin Richard and Mark Thibodeaux. The JV Mustangs beat PN-G, 20-8. Keion Hancock scored on a 22 yard run and KJ Miller scored the two point conversion. Trey Guillory scored on a 79 yard pass from KJ Miller. Jeremiah Shaw had the last touchdown on a 2 yard run. Offensive standouts are Hancock, Miller, Guillory, Ryan Ragsdale and Chris Griffin. Defensive standouts are Ryan Heissar (interception), Quinton Chargois Guillor and Rufus Joseph. The ninth grade and JV will play at home this Thursday with the freshman starting at 5 pm .

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Last weekend hard to beat for football excitement ere are times in early September when the avid football fan just gets a hankering to watch a good football game or two and sets aside a speciﬁc weekend to do just that. at’s exactly what I had mapped out a couple of weeks ago for last weekend, knowing full well that the agenda was full of great match-ups. It was the opening week of the “real National Football League” season starting with the world champion Seattle Seahawks kicking oﬀ the 2014 campaign on national television last ursday night against the once-potent Green Bay Packers.

Friday night our West Orange-Stark Mustangs played host to the Port Neches-Groves Indians, the team that kept the Mustangs from having an undefeated regular season in 2013. I, and only one other sportswriter from a Jeﬀerson County daily, were the only ones to pick in print the Mustangs to win. On Saturday, I got oﬀ the golf course a little after straight-up noon and was able to watch my alma mater McNeese State play

the second half of their “sacriﬁcial lamb” big payday game against the mighty Cornhuskers in Nebraska on national TV (ESPNU). And on Sunday I watched my Houston Texans break a 50-week victory drought by completely stymieing the Washington Redskins (I’ve been calling them that name since I was a little tow-headed kid) in the early game that kicked oﬀ at noon on FOX.

Unfortunately, I also got to watch the second half of that doubleheader on FOX as the Dallas Cowboys stunk up Jerry Jones’ $1.2 billion Palace in Arlington against the San Francisco 49ers. And Sunday night I watched Indianapolis run out of time in their pursuit to upset the Denver Broncos. It was a very rewarding weekend—football-wise—and I thoroughly enjoyed watching my favorite teams—except for the Dallas Cowboys—play great games. Last ursday the Seattle Seahawks looked like they picked up

Aggies last Saturday night. McNEESE STATE over PRAIRIE VIEW—e Cowboys took it to the 19th-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday, losing 31-24 in the ﬁnal 20 seconds of the game. ey were impressive in every phase of the game, knocking the Cornhuskers completely out of this week’s Top 25 Poll, and actually should have won if it weren’t for a couple of costly penalties at the wrong time. is should go well for them in their home opener Saturday night in Lake Charles. HIGH SCHOOL—East Chambers over Hamshire-Fannett, Hardin-Jeﬀerson over Kountze, Silsbee over Livingston, Nederland over Clear Lake, Humble Summer Creek over Beaumont Central, Spruce Creek (Fla.) over Beaumont Ozen, Waller over Baytown Lee, Houston Lamar over Port Arthur Memorial, Beaumont West Brook over Spring DeKaney, Houston Lutheran North over Sabine Pass, Evadale over Beaumont Legacy Christian, Anahuac over Tarkington, New Waverly over Hardin,

Hemphill over West Hardin, West Sabine over Elysian Fields, Cleveland over Liberty, Groveton over Colmesneil, Katy over e Woodlands, Huﬀman over Wheatley, Shepherd over Splendora, La Marque over Houston MacArthur, Crosby over Barbers Hill, Dayton over C.E. King. COLLEGE—BYU over Houston, North Texas over Louisiana Tech (urs.); Baylor over Buﬀalo, Cincinnati over Toledo, (Fri.); Sam Houston State over Colorado StatePueblo, Stephen F. Austin over Texas A&M-Commerce, Troy over Abilene Christian, Northern Colorado over Houston Baptist, North Dakota State over Incarnate Word, Montana State over Central Arkansas, Northwestern State over Southern, Nicholls State over Henderson State, Tulane over Southeastern Louisiana, Alabama over Southern Miss, Oregon over Wyoming, Oklahoma over Tennessee, Georgia over South Carolina, Ohio State over Kent State, Texas A&M over Rice, UCLA over Texas, LSU over LouisianaMonroe, Stanford over Army,

USC over Boston College, Ole Miss over Louisiana-Lafayette, Notre Dame over Purdue, Arizona State over Colorado, Nebraska over Fresno State, Missouri over UCF, Louisville over Virginia, Texas Tech over Arkansas, TCU over Minnesota, UTEP over New Mexico State, Oklahoma State over UT-San Antonio, Texas Southern over Central State, Navy over Texas State, Air Force over Georgia State, UAB over Alabama A&M, Mississippi Valley State over Alabama State, Alcorn State over Louisiana College, Arizona over Nevada, Miami over Arkansas State, Ball State over Indiana State, Boise State over Connecticut, Indiana over Bowling Green, Syracuse over Central Michigan, Colorado State over UC-Davis, Duke over Kansas, Virginia Tech over East Carolina, Old Dominion over Eastern Michigan, Florida over Kentucky, Tulsa over Florida Atlantic, Pittsburgh over Florida International, Georgia Tech over Georgia Southern, Grambling over Bethune-Cookman, Hawaii

over Northern Iowa, Idaho over Western Michigan, Iowa over Iowa State, Tennessee State over Jackson State, Marshall over Ohio, West Virginia over Maryland, Vanderbilt over Massachusetts, Michigan over Miami, O., Western Kentucky over Middle Tennessee, Mississippi State over South Alabama, North Carolina State over South Florida, Northern Illinois over UNLV, Penn State over Rutgers, Temple over Delaware State, Utah State over Wake Forest, Washington over Illinois, Washington State over Portland State. PRO PICKS—Pittsburgh over Baltimore (ursday Night Upset Special); Houston over Oakland, Tennessee over Dallas, New England over Minnesota, Miami over Buﬀalo, Washington over Jacksonville, Arizona over NY Giants, New Orleans over Cleveland, Cincinnati over Atlanta, Detroit over Carolina, Seattle over San Diego, Tampa Bay over St. Louis, Denver over Kansas City, Green Bay over NY Jets, San Francisco over Chicago, Philadelphia over Indianapolis (Monday Night).

proach other boats already on fish. ere are also far too many fishermen that just hunt other boats rather than birds or surface activity. I know of no other fisherman that does a better job of capitalizing on the bite under the gulls than Capt. Johnny Cormier and nothing irritates him more than that approach to locating school fish. He does a fantastic job of ferreting out quality fish even after the gulls and other boats have left the scene. I don’t know how many times he has called when we are working the same group of clients to tell me that he was still on fish, but two boats within casting distance of one another will attract a crowd and he is right. He will run half way to Cuba to avoid other anglers and while he will wave another courteous angler in on occasion, he will also stand his ground and does not mind pointing out a rude intruder’s shortcomings. Successfully catching the best fish in a school is more complex than it appears and an approaching angler could learn a great deal by

simply shutting down and watching him dissect a school of fish from a distance. at approach will also usually earn them an invitation to join him as well. As poor as I am at exploiting this frenetic bite, I have still managed to amass a significant list of occasional anglers that now take the time to call when they find cooperative fish and I am not around. I may or may not join them, but those calls save a great deal of gas at the very least and are always appreciated. A few of them have been folks I met at one of my seminars, but a lot of them simply appreciated a little “on the water” help rather

than an unexpected cussing from a less than cordial stranger. Some of them didn’t even have a troll motor, never considered wind direction, had no clue as to how far they should stay oﬀ the school and had no idea that the ﬁsh may still be around after the gulls and armada roared away. Without exception, they are always appreciative of the friendlier approach as well as the gift of a few tails that are working for us that day. And, without exception, I have never seen any of these folks crowd others again! So…. here we are staring down the remnant of a long hot and windy summer with both shorter

and cooler days right around the corner. e bite under the gulls certainly won’t be the only game in town, but it is exciting and all but impossible to ignore.Be courteous and ﬁsh smart!

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right where they left oﬀ in the Super Bowl in February by beating the Packers in every phase of the game 36-16. Orange native Earl omas had his usual strong game at free safety as the Seahawks’ defense looked very potent. It looked like deja vu all over again for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs who last season at e Reservation battled back from a two-touchdown deﬁcit only to lose by a couple of points to PNG. is year there also was a change in quarterbacks, but this time it was because young Jack Dallas, who was the third-string quarterback before the season started, was injured early in the game and replaced by wide receiver Will Johnson, who doubles as the fourth-string quarterback. e Mustangs trailed 27-13 at halftime, but this time the Chain Gang Defense dug in and kept the Indians out of the end zone. Johnson led a pair of touchdown

drives that tied the score 27-27 sending the game into overtime. e Mustangs scored on their first possession and intercepted a pass in the end zone on PN-G’s possession from the 25-yard line to secure an exciting 33-27 victory, keeping the ‘Stangs undefeated in their first two games. Early Saturday afternoon, after returning from a futile day on the golf course, I watched the second half of the McNeese-Nebraska game where the Cowboys had erased a 10-point deficit to tie the game at 24-24 with four minutes left in the game. e ‘Huskers took over in their own territory and on a third-and-six with time running out in regulation, Heisman Trophy candidate Ameer Abdullah caught a short pass and miraculously weaved his way around and through the Cowboy defenders and into the end zone with 20 seconds remaining to defeat my Pokes 31-24 to the relief of some 80,000 panic-stricken

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LCM Bear linebacker #48 Bay Quebodeaux introduces himself to a Barbers Hill running back with a “ BIG HIT” for a loss of gain. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

LCM Bears #23 Reese Bromley returns a kickoff against the Eagles for big gain behind the blocking of Trey Chandler. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

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Bear running back Robert Green darts across the end zone on a 10 yard TD run. Green also scored on 5 yard TD pass from Jake Sonnier. The Bears suffered their 2nd loss of the season against the Eagles on Friday night. RECORD PHOTO: Ty Manuel

Korner Nebraska fans. Houston’s 17-6 victory over the hapless Washington Redskins Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium wasn’t a big surprise because the Texans were a threepoint favorite. e victory was spurred by defensive end J.J. Watt’s brilliant game in which he began his fourth season with a bang by registering a sack, five hits on quarterback Robert Griffin III, a fumble recovery, a blocked extra point and a batted-down pass at the line of scrimmage. Rookie running back Alfred Blue from LSU had only one carry for zero yards, but as a special team’s player, blocked a Redskins’ punt, scooped it up and scooted five yards for a defensive touchdown, upping a one-point lead to a more comfortable 14-6. Star running back Arian Foster rushed for 103 yards on 27 carries to lead the Texans. e offense still has a long way to go, scoring only a single touchdown, but there certainly weren’t any Pick-Sixes by the ‘Skins. New quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw a touchdown pass, had no turnovers and was sacked once. But he played well enough to earn an impressive 109.3 quarterback rating. However in Sunday’s second

game, Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo could very well have had a minus quarterback rating as he threw three interceptions before halftime but finally connected to the correct team on 23-of-37 passes for 255 yards and one “garbagetime” touchdown in the final two minutes. San Francisco took the Pokes out of the game quickly by returning a DeMarco Murray fumble for a touchdown in the first minute of play and then using Romo’s bad decisions for pass interceptions which led to a 21-0 first period lead. The 49ers won 28-17 in a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicated. KWICKIES…The Baltimore Ravens Monday afternoon announced they have terminated running back Ray Rice’s multimillion dollar contract after carefully scrutinizing the new film of him whipping up on his then-fiancée in February inside an Atlantic City hotel elevator. Rice also was suspended indefinitely by the National Football League after the new film was seen for the first time on Monday. Rice was the only player in Ravens’ history to rush for 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons. Strangely enough, Rice

will count on Baltimore’s salary cap for the next couple of years. New Texas Longhorn’s head coach Charlie Strong, along with the 93,463 avid Texas football fans who packed into Royal Memorial Stadium Saturday night, were livid with the Longhorns’ pathetic 41-7 trouncing given them by Brigham Young, who was only favored by a couple of points. After last years similar rout by the Cougars, then head coach Mack Brown fired his defensive coordinator. Wonder who Strong will make as the scapegoat of this fiasco. Maybe he should fire himself!!! The Houston Texans lost rookie outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney for a period of four to six weeks after he suffered a torn meniscus cartilage in his right knee during the first half of the Texans’ 17-6 victory over the Washington Redskins Sunday. The No. 1 pick in the draft suffered the injury while rushing quarterback Robert Griffin III. This is the third time Clowney has been injured since the Texans drafted him in May. It looks to me like the Big Ten has turned into one of college football’s most over-rated major conferences. Not only did my McNeese State Cowboys hu-

miliate Nebraska by almost beating the Cornhuskers Saturday, but Michigan State was waxed by Oregon 46-27, Michigan suffered its first shutout in decades at the hands of Notre Dame, Ohio State was dumped hard by unranked Virginia Tech 35-21, Purdue lost to little Central Michigan, Northwestern was upset by Northern Illinois and Iowa also had to rally to edge past Ball State 17-13. And while on the subject of ranked teams, this week’s Associated Press Top 25 College Football poll still has Florida State ranked No. 1, but Oregon switched places with Alabama for the No. 2 position, No. 4 Oklahoma, No. 5 Auburn and No. 6 Georgia all remained the same. Texas A&M, with its 733 crushing of Lamar, must have impressed some of the pollsters as the Aggies jumped two places to No. 7, Baylor moved up two spots to No. 8, Southern Cal jumped five places to No. 9 and LSU moved up two places to No. 10. And Brigham Young joined this week’s poll at No. 25 based on its solid butt-kicking of the Texas Longhorns. Billy Horschel shot a oneunder-par 69 to win last weekend’s BMW Championship by two strokes over Bubba Wat-

son. He heads into next week’s Tour Championship ranked second in the points standings, meaning a victory there will earn him the FedEx Cup and a $10 million bonus. JUST BETWEEN US…Last weekend appeared to be the Southland Conference’s bigmoney, “sacrificial lamb” weekend where several members—McNeese excluded—played teams capable of crushing them in exchange for a huge payday. Besides McNeese’s 31-24 loss in the last 20

seconds, Lamar was blown out by Texas A&M 73-3, Nicholls State was annihilated by Arkansas 73-7, Baylor crushed Northwestern State 70-6 and LSU crucified Sam Houston State 56-0. The only payout we are aware of at this writing is that Lamar added $325,000 to their sports coffers for the shellacking they took from the Aggies late Saturday night. Southeastern Louisiana takes on Tulane Saturday in a game that shouldn’t be too much of a mis-match.

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Community Bulletin Board

Farmer’s Market Wed. & Sat.

Stark, WO 40th reunion Oct. 17

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

Classes of 1974 Lutcher Stark and West Orange will be having their 40th Reunion, Oct. 17- 19 at the Joe Ware Plaza. Interested parties contact Gwendolyn Gray (313-3577) or go to gwendolyn@gmail.com or Lydia Nelson Garrett (8828665) or go to garrettlydia55@yahoo.com. On Facebook go to Lutcher Stark and West Orange classes of 1974.

WOS tickets on sale Thursday, Friday

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

Cowboy Church Play Day Sept. 20

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

Orange County Democrat Gala

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

Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Garage/Craft Sale Oct. 4 taking booth reservations e Ladies Auxiliary to Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 will have an INDOOR GARAGE/ CRAFT SALE on October 4 from 7 am till 2 pm at the VFW Hall on Hwy 87 North (5303 N. 16th St). Tables are now being rented for $10 each.e kitchen will open to sell hot dogs, chips, nachos/etc at 10am. For further info or table rental, contact Cathie Duhon at 409-883-6909 or 409-5536180 OR Ramona Henson at 409-735-4416 or 409330-1677. If no answer please leave your name and number--your call will be returned.

Stark HS Class of 1954 to hold 60th

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

Sweeney Todd tickets now on sale

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

known as Highway 87 North. e Public is invited to attend both programs at no charge. For further information, contact John Clark at 883-0264.

CASA fundraiser "Rope for the Kids"

Bridgefield Electric Services will host a fundraiser for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Oct. 18. e first annual “Rope for the Kids” will be held at e Cowboy Church of Orange County, in Orange. All proceeds will benefit Advocates for Children, Inc., a CASA program for abused and neglected children in Southeast Texas.

Catholic youth to sell spaghetti dinners e youth of St. Henry Catholic Church will be

selling spaghetti dinners in the Knights of Columbus Hall, Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm. Dinner tickets for spaghetti, meatballs, salad and garlic bread are available from Catholic Youth or KC Members for $8.00. Quart size containers of Milazzo Marinara Sauce can also be purchased for $10 per quart from KC members, or via email at bckcorders@gmail.com. All proceeds will beneﬁt the Catholic youth’s expenses for their annual convention. BC Heritage Fest extends vendor applications e Bridge City Historical Society has extended the deadline to turn in vendor applications for the Heritage Festival. e new deadline is Sept. 15. Applications are now available at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce oﬃce. Please email bcchamber@sbcglobal.net, call 735-5671, or stop by 150 W. Roundbunch for applications.

Benefit set for Steve Bisson

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

Lee slated to speak at TART meeting

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

Lamar presents Duo Korusa

e Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at Lamar University will present a faculty recital by pianists Jacob Clark and Sujung Cho on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Clark, assistant professor of piano at LU, and his wife Cho, assistant professor of piano at Claﬂin University, perform together as Duo Korusa, a versatile piano duo/duet team dedicated to the performance of lesser-known works of the 19th and 20th century, as well as new works of the 21st century. Duo Korusa will perform selections from Alfredo Casella, Deszo D'Antalﬀy, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms. All works are for piano duet (one piano, four hands). e performance will be in Rothwell Recital Hall in the James M. “Jimmy” Simmons Music Building on the LU campus. Admission is free. For more information, call (409) 880-8144.

VFW hosts 9/11 program

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 will host a 9/11 recognition program Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 pm. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 pm, Patricia Kemp will present a special POW/MIA Program honoring veterans and their families. Both programs will take place in the hall at the VFW Post, located at 5303 North 16th Street, also

Bridge City JV Volleyball won 3rd place at the LC-M tournament over the weekend. The freshmen team took 4th place.

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GaraGe saLes Sat. American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave. Orange, 7 a.m. till 2 p.m.. Lots of Christmas items, small appliances, knick knacks and lots more. Breakfast foods. Sat. Fellowship Baptist Bridge City, 1965 Miller Dr. (Hwy 408), 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or Shine, Clothing, furniture, household goods and lots more. Sat.Only 1810 24th St., Orange, 8 a.m. until. Moving Sale- living, dining, bedroom furniture, housewares, small appliances, gas grill w/ bottle and cover, patio furnitures, TVs, women’s clothes, shoes, nursing books, computer desk, lots of misc items. SAT.,1026 DUGAS, BC, 3 FAMiLieS, 8 TiLL 1. LOTS OF CLOTHeS, kniCk-knACkS, FURniTURe, CHeVy CAR PARTS, TOyS, MiSC. psa

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join. GOLDen TRiAnGLe TOUGH LOVe is a self help parents support group for parents of

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 22, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Court-room, Orange County Administration Building, 123 South 6th Street, Orange, Texas. This is a public hearing on the proposed 2014-2015 Orange County Budget. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $874,965 or 3.25%, and of that amount $149,715.71 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. Any taxpayer of the county may attend and participate in the hearing. The Commissioners’ Court will take action on the budget immediately following the Public Hearing and set the elected officials salaries, expenses and allowances.

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