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Week of Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Drainage meetings help officials tackle floods Dave Rogers

For The Record

Drainage meetings for communities affected by Tropical Storm Imelda will be held for Orange County Precincts 1, 3 and 4 later this month.

And if they’re as well-attended as the one in Precinct 2, those seeking close-in parking should come early.

More than 250 people showed up Sept. 30 at the Top Deck warehouse in Mauriceville (Precinct 2) to voice their drainage con-

cerns at a meeting hosted by the Mauriceville Heritage Association and attended by State Rep. Gothia Dade Phelan and officials with the county and county drainage district.

“Everyone was welcome, but the focus was on the upper Mauriceville area and what we [government officials] think and what we’re planning to do,” said Don

Anderson selected to TASB Leadership Program Staff Report

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Mark Anderson, trustee from Bridge City ISD joined 35 other school board members from across Texas September 19-21 at the kickoff session of the Leadership TASB class of 2020. Selected by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the group is participating in a yearlong education leadership study program. These trustees represent school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 161 to 189,681, and reflect a similar range of property wealth.

“It is a great honor to be selected for the TASB Leadership Study Program,” Anderson said, “I look forward to networking with the other selected school trusties from throughout the state and bringing that information home to the Bridge City school district.”

Anderson, who has served on the BCISD board of trustees for the past 15 years said, “This is a good learning opportunity and the skills attained will benefit BCISD.” Participants who complete all required elements of the study will graduate next year by earning Master Trustee status. This is the highest

BCISD school board trustee Mark Anderson has been selected to participate in the TASB Leadership Program.

designation recognized by TASB. Meeting in conjunction with the Texas Association of School Administrators/ TASB Convention in Dallas, the trustees heard featured speaker Peter DeLisle. A recognized authority on leadership training, DeLisle focused on characteristics of effective leadership and team building. The second featured speaker was Debra Fine, a nationally known motivational speaker and author of The Fine Art of Small Talk. Board members also received training at Convention sessions and attended ANDERSON Page 3A

Carona, general manager of the Orange County Drainage District.

“We plan to hold four meetings, capturing the county.”

Carona and his staff will be at all the meetings, along with state and county officials.

The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Turning Point Church, 3600 N. Main Street, in Vidor.

The Oct. 15 drainage meeting will focus on the western portion of Orange County (largely Precinct 4), including the cities of Vidor,

Rose City and Pine Forest and all unincorporated areas in the western portion of the county.

The drainage meeting focusing on south and central portions of Orange County (Precinct 3) will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at Orangefield Junior High

School Cafeteria, 7745 Sandbar Road, Orangefield.

This meeting will cover the general areas of Orangefield, Bessie Heights and areas along the lower and central segments of Cow Bayou and Adams Bayou.

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BC’s Modern Mildred turns 102 Dave Rogers

For The Record

Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy turned 102 last week and celebrated with a pink birthday cake to match her outfit, one topped by a tiara befitting royalty.

The whole gang was there – children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

So how does it feel to be 102?

“I feel about the same as I did before I was 102,” she said.

“We celebrated and had a lot of company.”

Purifoy, a native of a Cajun community of Lawtell, La., was born in 1917 and never heard of the Great Depression when she lived through it as a teenager.

That was mostly due to living a remote life, out in the country, and maybe a little because she spoke only French until starting school.

She remembers living “way out in the country” and having to hitch “Bessie” to the buggy to get to church every Sunday.

The family’s “refrigeration” happened when her mother put meat in a jar, tied a rope around the jar and dropped it “way down in the well.”

She studied by the light from an oil lamp and after her mother died, she was expected to get married when she graduated from elementary school at 13.

Her dad was OK with her finishing school, though.

Mildred Purifoy poses for a photo during her 102 birthday party on Saturday.

So, she became the first in her family to graduate high school, then moved to Port Arthur to live with her sister and brother-in-law.

She met her husband, Terrell “TJ” Piggott, a merchant marine from Port Arthur when she was working as a waitress and cashier at

a restaurant in Port Arthur.

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George Crawford, others, toast IBEW’s 50th Dave Rogers

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To say that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has been a huge part of George Crawford’s life would be like saying oxygen is important to us all.

The Bridge City native had a chance to reflect on his career, visit with the men he served and note the sweeping changes in industry at Saturday’s celebration of IBEW Local 2286’s 50th birthday.

“When we organized this

locally in 1969, things were a lot different,” Crawford said.

“Companies hired a lot more full-time staff. Unions were much stronger.

“Because of new technology and outsourcing, union membership began to shrink.

“But organized labor is still fairly strong in this area.

IBEW has strong apprenticeship programs. Now, a lot of young people are going to technical school, as opposed

to going to college and taking a chance they can get a job.”

Crawford was one of more than 2,400 Gulf States employees who were Local 2286 members in the 1970s.

Membership is about half of that now, even after a consolidation with Local 390, which represented construction linemen and maintenance electricians working for plants like Motiva and

Jon Gardner, center, featured speaker at Saturday’s 50-year anniversary celebration for IBEW Local 2286, poses with longtime IBEW official George Crawford and recently named Local 2286 business manager Johnny Johnson RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Huntsman.

Jon Gardner of Fort Worth, past vice president for IBEW International, was a union leader instrumental in the founding of an IBEW local at GSU, the Beaumont-based power company.

“IBEW have made very organized attempts to get into GSU over the years, but we could never get enough support,” Gardner said.

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Orangefield Bobcats prep for 2019 Homecoming

The Orangefield community and students have been preparing for this Friday’s Homecoming Game. Each day the students are participating in different themed activities at their campuses. On Friday everyone is encouraged to wear Orange for the big Orange Out and the District Homecoming Pep Rally begins at 2 pm at the F.L. McClain Field where the Bobcats will be hosting the East Chambers Buccaneers later that evening, with kickoff at 7:30 pm. During halftime festivities the Homecoming court will be presented and the 2019 Homecoming Queen will be announced.

The Orangefield High School homecoming court includes, pictured left to right: Freshman Duchess Jaylnn Alfaro, Sophomore Duchess Faith Burnette, Junior Duchess Ryden Stanfield, Senior Princess Linh Tsan, Senior Princess Jocelynn Myrick, Senior Princess Madelyn Gerlach, Senior Princess Shayla Cormier, Band Sweetheart Makayla Hazen, Band Beau John Curphey, Football Sweetheart Morgan Durden and Football Beau Kadeon Evans.

IBEW’s 50th Anniversary and internationally strong labor movements] out,” he said.

“Finally, the Communications Workers [union] got 30 percent of the workers to call for an election. IBEW just got the 10 percent we needed to get in.

“It was a four-way vote: for the local union, for CWA, for IBEW and no union. IBEW and the independent union were the two top vote-getters.

“In the runoff, the vote was 1026 to 990 in our favor. Just 36 votes. You can imagine Local 2286 had a lot of battles to become a viable union.”

Not long after being chartered, the new union began negotiations with GSU for a new contract. They stretched from September 1969 to May 1970 and included 130 bargaining sessions.

In the middle, GSU fired two line crews in Baton Rouge

for refusing to cross another union’s picket line.

“A spontaneous strike started in Baton Rouge and spread across the whole system,” Gardner said.

That ended up a 10-week strike resolved by a new labor contract.

The “big one” in Local 2286 history came in 1975, after the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo raised world oil prices by 400 percent had served to raise inflation and, thus all prices, for the global economy.

Local 2286 sought a large increase in pay to allow employees and their families to pay the higher prices.

The union workers were on strike for six months.

“We filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board after four and a half months, and they ruled the company was bargaining in

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bad faith,” Gardner recalled.

The company tried to endrun the union by inviting all employees to vote on a 15 percent raise.

Gardner and Crawford convinced employees to let their union continue with negotiations and the strike ended with the Local 2286 leaders winning a 31 percent pay raise for members.

“George got his feet wet during that strike,” Gardner said, “and we got a pretty fat incentive package.”

Crawford, still a full-time GSU employee, was on the negotiating committee in 1975.

Shortly after, he was named union President of Local 2286 in 1976.

Three years after that, Crawford went to work for the Local’s members, spending the next 20 years as 2286’s business manager (also known

as business agent or BA).

His wife, Orangefield native Linda Granger Crawford, was a big help.

In 2012, Crawford left the Golden Triangle for a 14-year stay in Arlington, Texas, where he was on the international staff for the IBEW. “I had a broad set of duties, including helping local organizations like 2286 help with training and negotiations,” Crawford said.

He and Linda moved back to Southeast Texas for good in 2016, after George retired.

Other highlights for Local 2286 that Crawford had a role in included the adding to the membership rolls workers from the River Bend Nuclear Plant near Baton Rouge and the Nelson Coal Plant in Lake Charles.

In 1994, GSU merged with Entergy. The New Orleans-

based company couldn’t reach agreement with Local 2286 for a new work contract.

After promising no layoffs for the first couple of years, Entergy made it past that date and laid off 30 percent of its workers, Gardner said.

“In 1981, after [President] Ronald Reagan fired air traffic controllers on strike for their union, that opened the door to companies taking a tougher stance on organized labor,” Crawford said.

Crawford had gone on record in a couple of newspaper columns in 1983 and 1984 saying “A good labor-management relationship is what everybody needs.”

“George spear-headed the idea we don’t have to have an adversarial relationship, that we can get along,” Gardner said.

It wasn’t until 1997, several years after taking over locally for GSU, that Entergy reached what was termed “a reasonable

agreement” with its workers.

Local 2286 negotiated with help from a “public campaign,” which used picketing of board members’ homes, reaching out to news media and appearing before the Public Utilities Commission.

“We’ve had our battles, we’ve had our strikes. We’ve had to deal with poor labormanagement relations,” Crawford said.

“But at the end of the day, having a strong labor-management relationship is the way to go. Smart leaders realize that.”

Besides the keynote speech

by Gardner, another highlight of Saturday’s celebration was an appearance by Clinton “Bubba” Trahan of Hackberry, the Local’s BA since 2010, and Johnny Johnson of Buna, the incoming business agent.

“We’re passing the torch to the younger generation,” Crawford said. “Every generation writes its own history.

Yours starts now.”

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Young baker raises money for flood victims with seasonal delight Penny Leleux

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Abby Frank bakes her great-great-grandmother’s pumpkin Bundt cake recipe while wearing her great-grandmother’s apron to raise money for area flood victims.

Abby Frank, 8, dons her great-grandmother’s apron in her grandmother’s kitchen. She love’s baking with her Maw-maw Ann Brown of Bridge City. Brown said Abby has always loved to bake with her since she was big enough to stand on a stool to reach the counter.

Now Abby is baking with a purpose.

“It started with a Sunday School Class,” said Brown.

“Teaching and training children to be responsible stewards begins in childhood and continues throughout our lives.”

The lesson was to teach youngsters to share their God-given gifts and abilities by helping others, teach them the importance of “growing” their talents, and to be a generous steward through tithes, offerings, and service.

Abby decided to raise money for recent flood victims. “People that flooded need to buy houses and they need to get stuff they need,” she said.

Her grandmother asked her what she would like to do. Brown suggested making bracelets or some other craft project.

“No Maw-maw, I want to do pumpkin Bundt cakes,” Abby told her grandmother.

When asked why she decided on Bundt cakes, she said, “It was going to be Halloween and Bundt cakes are delicious! I love making them with my grandma.”

So far, the duo have baked and sold 55 cakes at $25 each. “This is for such a worthy cause,” said Brown.

“Abby and I love our time in the kitchen together. It’s all about making memories.

The pumpkin Bundt cake is a sweet reminder of my precious mother that passed away eight months ago. She

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always baked the cakes for family and friends kicking off the fall season. It’s a family favorite that she was sure to bring to all of our family holiday gatherings-the smell, the taste, sweet memories that live on,” said Brown. The recipe for the pumpkin Bundt cakes came from Brown’s grandmother, Abby’s great-great-grandmother, which makes it a five generation tradition.

“Abby and I are making them now... Carrying on where my mother left off...

Keeping her sweet memory alive while making new memories of our own. That’s what it’s all about!”

They have raised almost $1,400 so far. When they finish, current plans are to purchase Walmart gift cards or something similar, then distribute them door to door in some of the affected neighborhoods. Brown said Walmart cards can be used for sheets, towels, cleaning

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They raised five children, Johnny, Sandra, Linda, Sharon and David.

In 1958, when Roundbunch was still a dirt road, they moved to Bridge City and were the first to build on Lafitte Street.

Piggott passed away in 1994. Gulf Oil’s latest owners still pay Mildred a pension.

Mildred also has outlived a second husband, Edwin Louis Purifoy, who she met at a Senior Center and married in 2001.

So what’s the best thing about being 102?

“I think maybe the best thing is calling everybody’s attention to the fact that you can be 100 and still have your own home and be around your children,” she said.

Mildred Purifoy turned 102 on Friday, October 4, she is see here surrounded by family during her birthday party on Saturday.

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age meeting covering Precinct 1 has not been announced by the Drainage District yet, but Precinct 1 County Commissioner Johnny Trahan said Tuesday afternoon that it would be held before the end of October.

Carona said the Sept. 30 meeting “was put together rather quickly, but that was what they wanted.

“Our phones were really ringing,” he said. “Judge Gothia [County Judge John Gothia] and Rep. Phelan shared information. There were people there from the county Road & Bridge Department, too.

“We’ve requested TxDOT to be here at these meetings. The highways always come into play when there’s flooding. And we’re trying to get some railroad representatives here. That’s also an issue that affects drainage.”

Orange County and the Drainage District – not to mention all the cities and others – have been working hard to improve drainage since Tropical Storm Harvey dumped more than 40 inches of rain on the county in 2017.

There’s still plenty of work to do, but many citizens have complimented the work that’s been done.

Attention on the railroad tracks is a new priority. And Carona says TxDOT seems to be changing its tune for the better.

“Railroad tracks are literally levees that are extremely elevated,” Carona said. “You can’t have railroad tracks that flood, but we believe there needs to be more capacity [for waterflow] at the trestles, more drainage.

“That probably holds true for the whole country, but for Orange County particularly, we need some relief.”

It was pointed out in drainage meetings held after Harvey that TxDOT’s elevated highways dam up water and cause it to back up. Officials from the state’s road designers disagreed.

During Imelda, temporary construction barriers trapped waters and some drivers for more than two days on Interstate 10 west of Beaumont.

“TxDOT is seeking input from local entities,” Carona said.

“I think there’s a real significant interest on their part in making changes, because the effects of both Imelda and Harvey are very significant.

“Harvey was the No. 1 rain event in the nation’s history and Imelda ranks No. 5. We’ll never be able to eliminate flooding with these major rain events, but we should be able to significantly ease flooding.”

A bill introduced by Rep. Phelan and State Sen. Brandon Creighton and passed by this year’s Legislature tapped the state’s Rainy Day Fund for almost $2 billion to go to pay for flood control projects.

“There are two big things going with respect for potential help with floods,” Carona said, “including the effort led by Rep. Phelan to take money from the Rainy Day Fund for the Texas Water Development Board. So the Water Development Board could distribute money to a project that would improve drainage.

“There’s a big opportunity for us to capture some of that money.”

Hopeful Southeast Texas officials are pushing the passage of Proposition 8 in the Nov. 5 state constitutional amendment election. It would keep lawmakers from raiding the Water Development Board money for other purposes.

In addition to the money from the state, Carona points out that the Texas General Land Office is sitting on $4 billion of federal funds for Harvey relief and its officials are visiting all state areas affected by flooding.

Locally, officials have realized that they can’t fix all their problems by themselves. Orange County stream act as watersheds for Hardin, Jasper and Newton counties as well as those above. And that’s if the area gets lucky, as it did in Imelda, and the tropical storm doesn’t also flood the reservoirs at Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn.

supplies, groceries, furniture, basically for anything that is needed.

Helping her fellow man is not new to Abby.

“Abby loves to volunteer with me at an area nursing home when she’s not in school, too. She loves to help the residents play bingo and just this summer she started painting their nails after bingo. She loves our ‘Super Senior friends’ and they love her,” said Brown. “She’s been going to nursing homes with me since she was just a toddler. She has such a servant’s heart.”

Abby is a 3rd grader at Bridge City Intermediate School that takes dance, loves games, Barbie dolls, sleepovers at Maw-maws and camping.

“Uno and Sorry are her favorite games,” said Brown.

Abby said she didn’t know what her next project would be when she completes this one.

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the TASB Delegate Assembly, the Association’s annual business meeting.

Other Leadership TASB sessions are scheduled for Houston, November 7-9; Austin, February 20-22; El Paso, April 1618; and Fort Worth, June 25-27. Each session has a unique theme that builds on the previous session and features nationally recognized experts in the fields of leadership development and education. Teams also work throughout the year on extended learning assignments between meetings. Created in 1993, Leadership TASB has more than 900 graduates to date.

TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local Texas school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.4 million public school students.

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From The Creaux’s Nest TURKEY GIVEN GREENLIGHT TO SLAUGHTER KURDES The United States began withdrawing troops from Syria’s border Monday. Opening the door for Turkey to invade and slaughter thousands of Kurds and Christians.

Turkish military is expected to target U.S. backed Kurdish forces, men and women who have been fighting along side of American troops against ISIS. This action threatens American security and weakens credibility among our allies, plus the withdrawal of U.S. forces would reignite ISIS. The move plays right into the hands of Russia and Syrian’s dictator Assad. Up to three million refugees will be driven from their homes. So far we haven’t heard a word of protest from either of our senators, Cruz and Cornyn. They, along with most of Texas’ U.S. congressmen have gone underground. They are not worth their salt or the honor of serving us if they don’t speak up on this potential slaughter in Syria. *****I have to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TEXAS IS WRONG NOT TO EXPAND MEDICAID It’s time for elected Texas leaders to stop playing political games and make decisions in the best interest for Texan’s health. In Texas, more than five million are uninsured. The state has more than doubled the national uninsured rate. Meanwhile, the states elected leaders ignore the polls that show most Texans care about the uninsured problem. They also want Medicaid expanded to help solve it. That could happen under the Affordable Care Act, which would fund 90% of the cost to add more Texans to Medicaid’s rolls. Gov. Abbott and his Republican leaders believe it’s more important politically for them to reject any part of Obamacare. Medicaid Expansion would be the biggest contributor to reducing the number of uninsured, plus most of the cost is paid by the Federal government. That is taxes paid by Texans, sent to Washington and available to our state for the asking. Why shouldn’t we get some of it back? We can do that by joining 37 states that have already claimed billions of dollars in Federal funds. It’s irresponsible to let politics get in the way of helping families to get by. It’s unconscionable when children’s health is at stake; more than 833,000 children in Texas are uninsured. It’s clear that the misguided war against Obama care has endangered public health in Texas. If Medicaid were expanded, 625,000 Texans, who don’t have coverage, would become eligible for it. Others hold two jobs but still can’t afford to put food on the table and buy health insurance. For the first time since the Affordable Care Act in 2019, the number of Americans without health insurance has gone up, and Texas leads the nation.

No doubt Trump’s misguided war against the ACA has endangered public health. It’s time for our Texas leaders to stand up for Texas and the health of our citizens. To follow that political lead is unfair and harmful. We deserve better. Let your office holders know that the taxes you pay should come back to Texas instead of going to some other state because the leaders in Austin refuse to take it. The benefits would be overwhelming and already paid by tax payers.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 Orange County Boss Cajun, Judge Carl Thiobdeaux, will be put on the grill Thursday evening at the Bridge City Chamber fundraiser. Monies will be used to expand the Chamber’s museum. It’s also Judge Carl’s birthday. *****President Obama awarded the Nobel Peace prize. I agree with Sen. John McCain, “Americans are always pleased when their president is recognized by something on that order.” Henry Kissinger, a 1973 Nobel winner, said, “The award honors Americans and the cause of peace.” I believe the inroads Obama has made toward restoring America’s creditability around the world and his ability to unite the many factions that have led to an unstable world led to the award. The award reads, “For his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.”***** Probably the most important issue that faces Texas rural folks is redistricting after the 2010 census. Tom DeLay, Rick Perry and computerized lines gerrymandered boundaries for state representatives and congressional districts in 2001. What was an 18-15 democratic edge in Texas congressional delegation is now a 20-12 Republican majority. Most of the republican congressmen are from the Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio areas cutting rural areas in Texas out of having their own area representatives. A pen line was drawn from the Woodlands to Orange to attach us to Montgomery County, often doing 90 degree turns avoiding Democratic voting boxes. Orange County was cut in two parts; half of Bridge City and West Orange and most of the city of Orange were attached to a downtown Beaumont district. This created a minority district comprised of Beaumont courthouse and Lamar, Port Arthur sub-courthouse and Lamar and Orange courthouse and Lamar.

The remainder of Orange County was attached to the conservative Hardin County/Lumberton area. Both of

our representatives vote 90 percent of the time against each other killing their votes and not allowing us to have a uniform representation.*****Robert Dean Jr., 41, passed away Oct. 8 in Luling where he served as athletic director and head football coach of the 3-A school. A native of Orange County, he had coached at both Little CypressMauriceville and Orangefield. Robert was liked by everyone who knew him. He died from complications of pneumonia. *****Our condolences to the family and friends of David Lee Rumsey Jr., 46, brother of Kelly Morphew. *****A former Orange County star, West Orange-Stark’s Earl Thomas was really a shining star for Texas in the defeat of Colorado Saturday.*****Meanwhile Tampa Bay hasn’t won a game since releasing Matt Bryant, another Orange County star.*****Joy and Robert Simonton are expecting their new baby in the next few days. Best wishes for a healthy child. I’m sure that’s one kid that will be spoiled but that’s OK. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch gathered at Novrozsky’s last week. Judge Janice won the eating contest. Babette Philpott ran a close second.*****The Julie Rogers Gift of Life will present “Putting on the Pink,” a celebration of survivorship and hope, a breast cancer program. “An Evening with Debbie Reynolds” will be Oct. 20. Orange County Ambassador is Gisela Houseman. Steering committee members from Orange are Chelle Harrison, Shirley Roccaforte, Rosalie Clark, Linda Claybar, Patty Cloeren, Kelly Coker, Carly Davis Thibodeaux, Dolores Garcia and Catherine Stewart. Reynolds will perform with her four-piece band at the Julie Rogers Theater.***** Former state Rep. Wayne Peveto, who attended Sam Houston University on a rodeo scholarship, attended the 50th Cowboy reunion in Huntsville last weekend. He had a blast with the guys from the past reminiscing about when they were just boys.

45 Years Ago-1974 Richard Corder is manager of KOGT and does the morning show. Doing the afternoon drive time show is Bill Clark.*****Ducks Unlimited bash to be Oct. 23 at DERA. Drakes only. (Editor’s note: That was before women were allowed and the parties got a little wild.)*****Barbara Runnels Waites, former radio personality, has been touring the country emceeing gospel shows and also manages her own gospel group. ***** “Hello Dolly” opens Oct. 15 to run five nights. Actors are Connie Gunn, Larry Frederick, Scott Covington, Sandy Emerson, Dean James, Steve Smith, Ginger Newman, Richard Griffen and Dan Delaney.*****First Savings of Orange is paying 7.5 percent on a 48 month $5,000 certificate of deposit.*****Harmon Chevrolet, Third and Green, is selling a new 1974 Luv pickup for $2,995.*****

70 Years Ago-1949 The Orange Tigers defeat the Port Neches Indians 3812. Up next are the Port Arthur Yellow Jackets, rated No. 1 in state class 2-A. No Tiger team has defeated Port Arthur in Orange since 1915. The Tigers won twice – in 1926 and 1945 in Port Arthur.*****Fans of the Wallace High Dragons began a collection to buy coach Willie Ray Smith a new car after the team beat the Conroe Bulldogs 57-0. Wallace is favored to capture the state class A title.

The Dragons have scored 187 points without ever being scored on in four games. The passing combination is quarterback Joseph Abraham to Marvin Richard.

A FEW HAPPENINGS “TRUMP’S MONUMENT” Last week the United States government award three contracts worth more than $812 million for construction of about 65 miles of new wall on the 2,223 mile border. The congress appropriated the money for military use. Trump confiscated the money calling the wall a national emergency. Many military base projects have been cut. If Trump doesn’t accomplish anything else he’ll see that a wall to put his name and picture on is built before he leaves office. It’s his Mount Rushmore. *****Hillary Clinton and daughter Chelsea have written a book together, “The Book of Gutsy Women.”

They kicked off a book-publicity tour last week with tennis legend Billie Jean King, one of the “Gutsy Women.” *****Record reporter Dave Rogers, in a feature story last week, wrote that the DPS office has done a land swap with Chevron Phillips Chemical, who wants the land on Hwy. 87, as part of a possible $8 billion ethylene plant. DPS is not allowed to sell property, so Chevron will built them a brand new building, with much more capacity, in a new location on Hwy. 1442 near the Expo Center.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at JB’s Barbeque this week and at Southern Charm next week. Last week, a small crowd gathered at Robert’s. Commissioner Kirk Roccaforte attended but Ms. Trahan’s little boy Johnny was tied up at another meeting. Y’all come, everyone welcome. *****Aaron Moody, the old mechanic who bought Dean Perkins’ shop on Martin in Pinehurst, is a connoisseur of peas and beans. He brought me a pound of his favorite Ingles Yellow Eye Peas. The two pound bag is called “Yellow Eye Beans.” That’s strange but so is Moody.

Sunday Ms. Phyl cooked up a mess and they were delicious. We had never heard of them before, they come out of North Carolina. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day this week. Oct. 9, Carrie Reider celebrates today. Our friend Judge Claude Wimberly died on this day in 2017. Our thoughts are often about his widow Pauline. It is also Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. *****Oct. 10, everyone’s friend Missy Flowers celebrates her birthday today.*****Oct. 11, a great lady, former county commissioner Marcelle Adams, who is still very active and drives herself around town, turns 96 today.***Also celebrating is Paul “Bosco” Hebert, he pronounces it A-Bear.

Even though his mom is from Oklahoma he considers himself Cajun. By the way, Hebert is the number one family name in all of Louisiana. I bet you thought it was Boudreaux, Thibodeaux or other names ending with an “X.” Nope, there are more “ABears.”*****Oct. 13 is Columbus Day. Up North, they have big celebrations on this day.*****On Oct. 14, the former U.S. Marine, who joined at 16 years of age, Harry Stephens, the Appliance King, is a year older. I’ve known him 50 years and he hasn’t changed, he just keeps on trucking. ***Also on this day our sports writer Gerry Dickert is a year older. *****Oct. 15 is Thibodeaux’s birthday. The old Democratic Judge reaches a milestone. He’s had open heart surgery and a dozen stints. Carl is one tough Cajun.*****I haven’t heard from my friend John Heard in

awhile. I hope he and Linda are doing good.*****I also haven’t seen our friend Ray Cotton in over a year. He use to stop in from time to time. I hope he’s still driving.*****Donald Trump has thrown former Texas governor Rick Perry under the bus in the Ukraine debacle. Rick’s best shot is to get out of dodge as soon as he can, that’s if he’s not already in the trap.

BIRTHDAYS On Oct. 9, celebrating birthdays are Betty Stimac, Will Stout, Linda Myers, Megan Benoit and Steve Kidwell.

Celebrities celebrating are Ozzie’s better half, Sharon Osbourne, turns 67, Country singer and American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery, 26.*****Oct. 10, having birthdays are Taylor Jagoe, Bob Bullard, and Janell Matthews.

Also celebrating are former football player Brett Favre, 50, TV host Mario Lopez, 46 and race care driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 45.***** Oct. 11 is the day Jenny Betz, Alana Clark, Preston Pittman and Alan Johansson celebrate. They are joined by actors Matt Bomer, 42, and Joan Cusack, 57, also Rock singer Daryl Hall, 73.*****Oct. 12, Milton Briggs III, Suzanne Barlow, Wade Higgs, Cheryl Squires, Candice Jenkins and Alma Smith celebrate.

Also celebrating are actors Hugh Jackman, 51 and Kirk Cameron, 49 and ventriloquist Marci Lynn Farmer, 15.*****Oct. 13, Anita Triggs, Ashley Theriot and Jason Sellers are a year older. Joining them are Cowboy owner and entrepreneur Jerry Jones, 77 and singers Marie Osmond, 60 and Paul Simon, 78.*****Oct. 14, Stefanie Harvey, Stacy Rhodes, Dillion Crabtree and Jerry Evans celebrate. Also having birthdays on this day are R&B singer Usher, 41 and fashion designer Ralph Lauren, b80.*****Oct. 15, Sylvia Kirby, Jennifer Peveto, C.J. Benoit, Sonny Childs, Kory Freeman and Derek Borel have birthdays. Celebrating also are guitarist Tito Jackson, 66 and actor Paul Logan, 46. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL…

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK When 87-year-old Eula Gillbeaux come home from playing bingo at da KC Hall, she found Clovis, her 92-yearold husband, in bed wit Agnes Comeaux. Eula, her, became violent. Agnes run out da house. Eula ended up pushing Clovis off da second story balcony and da fall killed him. Eula was charged wit murder and brought before da court.

Judge Alsid Thibodeaux axe if she had anything to say in her own defense.

“Mais yea, your honor,” Eula said coolly, “I figure me, judge, dat if Clovis at 92 could do wat I caught him doing, den I figure dat he could fly.”

C’EST TOUT TRUMP WAS EASY TO PREDICT Remembering way back then, when the Republican presidential primary was in full swing, I wrote if the GOP made a mistake and nominated Trump over other good candidates he would wreck the party as we know it. That was an easy one to predict. Trump is the Party’s biggest R.I.N.O. Republican, in name only. There is no record anywhere that he even voted for a Republican candidate, in fact, he supported democratic candidates, all but Obama, yet he didn’t vote for his opponents John McCain and Mitt Romney, he just didn’t vote. His adult children have never voted until they voted for dad. Trump was a strong supporter of a woman’s right to choose, until he announced as a Republican. His wife and daughter still support women’s rights. I then predicted that if Trump, God forbid, was elected, it would be four years of chaos. Anyone could have predicted that. With over 4,000 lawsuits, five bankruptcy suits, three wives and children with each, a record of stiffing contractors, employees and leaving lenders and investors holding the bag while he ran off with their money. He claimed to be New York’s largest developer and builder. One just needs to look at all the skyscrapers to see that that is a lie. He even lied about his wealth. I told you two things Trump would never do is release his tax returns and turn against Russia’s Vladimir Putin. My belief is that if Trump is re-elected, Russian roots will be so deep in the United States that they will be impossible to uproot. I don’t believe Trump makes any decisions without checking with Putin. By the way, all the sanctions against Russia have disappeared while our attention was diverted. Trump has insulated himself with a crooked attorney general and demands loyalty to him, not the country. He demands loyalty also from all department heads including CIA, FBI, IRS and if he ever gains control of the Pentagon, (that’s the military), this country would become a dictatorship, not a democracy. It’s as close to a dictatorship as this country has ever been. Trump’s department heads violated the law by not honoring subpoenas by the congress. It’s plain to see what’s happening to this great country. The American people need to take off the blinders and quit being snookered before it’s too late. By the way, there is no comparison in Joe Biden’s 50 years of service to this country and what Trump has taken from it.

Biden is a good and honest servant. He’s a decent man.

No time in his career has he ever been accused of wrong doing or was involved in a scandal. That is until now, with a false scandal manufactured by shyster Rudy. Talk about chaos, in a matter of a few weeks so many disclosures of malfeasance by Trump and his administration have emerged making it hard to keep track of. His misuse of power is extensive and growing each day. *****Please read us cover to cover and shop the good folks who advertise inside these pages. Good luck and God bless.--

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Orange County Retired Teachers Association e Orange County Retired Teachers' Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St., Orange, TX. Members will receive an update on the latest activities in TRTA. Our guest speaker will be Janelle Leger of Southeast Texas Transit.

Guests are always welcome.

Free Water Well Testing Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) will hold a water screening at our Orange County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, located inside the Orange County Convention & Expo Center on FM 1442. Sample bottles, form and instructions will be available at the AgriLife office. Samples will be returned to AgriLife on Tuesday, October 15th between 8:30 am and 10 am. TWON will test the bag sample on the spot for salinity and nitrate. e bottle sample will be tested for E. Coli overnight. Wednesday, October 16th at 5 pm will be an open meeting explaining the E. Coli results and how to decontaminate at the Expo Center. Call the Extension office at 409882-7010 if you have any questions.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet e Orange Golden K Kiwanis Club continues its presentation of each member's "life story" in September, and October. Members meet each Wednesday for coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting officially begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Salvation Army Meeting Room, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange 77630. e meeting adjourns at 10:45 a.m. due to use of room by other groups. Starting the month of October we will have Initiation of our 2019-2020 Officers on Wed., Oct. 9: Dennis Ferrell shares his life story, then on Wed., Oct. 16: Debra McCombs shares her life story. e following Wed., Oct. 23: Pat McComb will share his life story and ending the month on Wed., Oct. 30: we will go on a Field trip to Shangri-La. Meet at 9:30 at the entrance. Admission free. May eat lunch at Shangri-La's cafe or go somewhere else to dine.

VFW Auxiliary Garage Sale Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 are having a Garage Sale Saturday, October 12th, set up available Friday Evening, October 11th.

Tables are available at $10 each on a first come, first served basis.

Contact Mary Snapp at 409-697-0380 or mail your check (made out to VFW Auxiliary) of Mary Snapp, 7927 Sandra Lane, Orange, TX 77632.

LCM Honey Bears hold clinic e Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Honey Bears will host a clinic for girls, ages Pre-K - 5th grade, on Saturday, October 19, at 8:30 a.m. in the LCM HS Gym. Attendees of the clinic are invited to perform with the Honey Bears during their halftime show of the Pink Out/Homecoming game on Friday, October 25. e clinic fee is $40 and includes a t-shirt and snack. e Honey Bears would like to offer a discount to any girl whose home was flooded as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda. Registration forms will be handed out at drop-off the morning of ursday, October 3. Extra forms and Imelda-related discount details are available by contacting Kimberly Scott at kscott@lcmcisd.org.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Gumbo meal Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is selling Gumbo meals on Wednesday, October 23rd. is is a fundraiser helping Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to provide two Lamar University Music Major students with scholarships. e meals include gumbo, rice, potato salad, and crackers for $9.50. We are also selling frozen quarts for $12.00 and frozen pints for $6.00. Dine In, Take Out, Delivery. Call the church office at 409-735-4573.

LCM Football to honor 10-0 season of 1969-70 e LCM HS Athletic Department would like to honor and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 Little Cypress Bears 10-0 season on Friday, October 24, at 4:30 PM with a reception in the LCM HS library. Family members are invited to attend with team members and coaches. is team will also be honored at halftime during the LCM vs Livingston football game that night. Team members and coaches should RSVP to Stacey Smith at LCM HS at stsmith@lcmcisd.org or may call 409-886-0204 and speak to Diane Brown in the Athletic Department.

St. Mary Church Altar Society Holiday Gift Shop e St. Mary Church Altar Society is holding its Annual Gift Shop on ursday, November 14th, in the Parish Hall at 912 West Cherry, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. e Gift Shop will have homemade baked & canned goods, frozen entrees, holiday gifts, crafts, jewelry, a Silent Auction and much more. A BBQ Chicken luncheon will be sold from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. consisting of half a chicken, potato salad, beans, dessert, and tea all for $8. Take-out meals are available (containers furnished). e delicious chicken is prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Get an early start on purchasing holiday foods and gifts. Come and bring a friend.

college degrees including two Associate Degrees, a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science and a Doctorate.

Dr. Johnson served in law enforcement both as an officer and in management for 20 years before becoming involved in higher education. He held positions at Tyler College, Houston State University and Houston Community College before coming to Lamar State College Orange. In February 2015 Dr. Johnson was inducted into the Texas Southern University College of Education Hall of Fame. e public is invited and admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.

Kiwanis Club of Orange announces 71st Christmas parade e Kiwanis Club of Orange will present the 71st Annual Orange Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6 p.m. is year’s theme will be “A Disney Christmas.” Parade entries will be accepted through Tuesday, December 3.

Entry forms are available on the Kiwanis Club of Orange Facebook page. ey are also available at Mann Insurance Agency, 1505 Park Avenue, Orange and from the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce (1012 Green Ave., Orange). e parade entry fee is $20. All fees offset the cost of the parade. Advance registration is required for every entry. On-site registration is not accepted. Parade questions may be directed to the Kiwanis Facebook page or via email to KiwanisOrangeTX@gmail.com Kiwanis Club of Orange Facebook page: www.facebook.com/orangetxkiwanis

Orange County 4-H Robotics Inviting all youth ages 8 to 18 to join the 4-H Robotics Revolution with Orange County 4-H. 4-H Robotics teaches kids the life skills they need to succeed in today’s digital world. Youth will have hands-on learning experiences in building and programming robots while teaching kids of all ages important skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Youth must enroll in Orange County 4-H to be able to participate in this project along with other projects that we offer. Robotics will meet the 4th Monday of the Month Starting September 23rd at 6 pm at the Texas A&M AgriLife Office located inside the Orange County Convention & Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Project leader will be Cindy Childress, Science teacher along with Volunteers and Engineers from International Paper in Orange. Our Goal is to have funhands-on, friendship-making, confidence-building fun! For additional information, contact the 4-H Office 409-882-7010.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has many upcoming programs October Diabetes Classes: Do you have type 2 diabetes and want to enjoy the holidays? Join us in learning how to prevent type 2 diabetes, eat healthy, and much more to control your diabetes.

Classes are on October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and November 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. is is a free 5 class series. October 10th: Salsa Canning Class: is class is a hands-on class to learn water bath canning taught by Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent of Family and Community Health. It will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and will cost $20 per person. Class limited to 15 participants. October 12th: Intro to Beekeeping: e topics that will be covered in this class will give you what you need to know for the basics of beekeeping. You will learn about the equipment, personal protective gear, hive products, basic biology, and starting concerns. e class will be held from 9:00am to 1:00pm and will cost $20 per person or $30 for a family. Please RSVP by October 1st. Snacks will be provided. October 17th: Orange County Ranchers Roundup: is program is being hosted by the Orange County Beef & Forage Committee. e speaker for this event is Dr. Mike Meaux, DVM, Southwest LA Veterinary Clinic. He will address cattle health & nutrition in Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana. e Orange County Ag Committee will pay for 1 free hay sample per family to be tested. e Lower Sabine-Neches SWCD #446 will pay for 1 free soil sample per family to be tested.

You may contact the Extension Office for the forms. 2 CEU’s are offered for the Private Pesticide Applicators License holders. is program will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and will cost $10 per person. November 4th: Meat Canning Class: Are you tired of freezing meat, poultry, and game? en join us to learn how to can meat to preserve it to last much longer by using a pressure canner to can it. is program costs $20 per person and starts at 6:00pm. November 19th: Food Handler’s Training Class: is class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. e cost is $20 and is from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Make checks payable to FPM Account 230202 and bring to the class. No cash accepted. Please call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Orange County if you have any questions and to register for these classes at 409-882-7010. All classes and programs will be held at the Extension Office at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630.

Youth Project Show Orange County 4-H in conjunction with Orange County Livestock Show Association invite all Orange County Youth kindergarten to 12 grade to enter the Youth Project Show Saturday, October 12, 2019. You do not have to be a member of 4-H or FFA

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but must be enrolled in public or private school. ere will be three divisions, Food, Family & Consumer Science, and Photography.

Amongst the divisions there are categories to choose from. Ribbons will be given to 1st - 3rd place in each age division, Class winner ribbons will be awarded to the top project in each category by age level. e Division winner will be chosen from Class winners by age level. Overall Grand Champion will be chosen from amongst Division winners by age level and will receive a Rosette. Projects will be checked-in on Friday, October 11th between 2pm and 6pm at the T2 Arena, 3810 Old Peveto Road, Orange and will be judged on Saturday, October 12th. Winners will be announced Saturday evening at the Livestock Auction, which begins at 7 pm. ere is no entry free for the project show. For a complete list of rules and entry forms go to, orange.agrilife.org, click on the Youth Project Show tab and make your selection. For additional information or questions call the Orange County 4-H office at 409-882-7010.

Fall Child Care Conference Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Lamar Institute of Technology will host the Fall Child Care Conference October 26, 2019. e conference is being held at LIT Multi-Purpose Building-Beaumont from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Registration fee of $40 per person and includes lunch. Topic includes, Morning Session - e ABC’s of Cultural Diversity for Young Children and their Families followed by the Afternoon Session – Learn, Grow, Eat, Go! Junior Master Gardener Curriculum & Activities. To register visit workforce.lit.edu click on Course Offerings, then Click Child Development Seminar or call LIT 409-880-8114 or contact AgriLife Extension Orange County 409-882-7010.

Holiday in the Park booth reservations Booths are now open to the public for the City of West Orange’s 2019 “Holiday in the Park” festival. is year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 in the park next door to West Orange City Hall (2700 Western Avenue; West Orange, Texas). is home-town, community festival brings in people from around the area wanting to kick off the holiday season. e event will have food booths, craft booths and children’s activities.

Non-electrical booth spaces (14’ x 14’) are available for $30 each, while electrical booth spaces (20’ x 14’) are $50 each. Booths are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. e City of West Orange reserves the right to the sale of all carbonated beverages. NO alcohol of any kind will be sold at, or allowed on, the festival grounds. Rules and regulations, as well as a site map and registration form can be found on the City's website located at www.cityofwestorange.com.

For further information, or to reserve a booth space, contact West Orange City Hall at 409-883-3468.

Pond Management Seminar e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is holding a Pond Management Seminar on ursday, November 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM. e topic of discussion will be general pond management. e cost is $20 per person and CEU’s for Pesticide License holders will be offered. It will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office building at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX. Please call the Extension office at 409-882-7010 to reserve your spot.

St. Paul’s UMC 50 Years of Service continues St. Paul United Methodist Church located at 1155 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City has for over fifty years hosted their Harvest Dinner. is year it will be held Wednesday, November 6 from 11 am till 2 pm. e dinners include turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll, dessert and tea for those dining in.

We will be selling tickets for dine in or takeout only. ere will be no deliveries this year. e tickets will be for sale at the church office Monday through ursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Monies after expenses go to scholarships for youth camps, disaster relief for other churches, bicycle for children at Christmas, Orange Christian Services and Ministerial Alliance and other programs needing assistance. Tickets will be limited.

Wesley United Annual Fund Raiser Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts early November. Pecan halves and pieces $10.50 per pound and walnuts $8.50 per pound. Call Jan 409/734-8036 or the church 409/886-7276 to place an order or for additional information.

Dementia Care Givers' Support Group e Dementia Care Givers' Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and Second ursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Legion Act signed into law In a significant legislative victory for e American Legion, President Trump signed a bill July 30 that declares the United States has been in a state of war since Dec. 7, 1941. e American Legion sought the declaration as a way to honor approximately 1,600 U.S. service members who were killed or wounded during previously undeclared periods of war. e LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved In Opportunities for National Service Act) also opens the door for approximately 6 million veterans to access American Legion programs and benefits for which they previously had not been eligible, but now this new law gives the veterans the right to join the largest and most influential veterans organization the the Country. e Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49, located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange invites all veterans to take advantage of this new law and join our great organization. We are open Monday thru Saturday from 11 am - till and on Sundays from noon - till.

For more information or questions please contact us at 409-8861241.

BCHS Class of 1974 Reunion e BCHS Class of 1974 is planning a reunion on Saturday, October 19, 2019. e event will take place at 1875 Miller Drive (also known as FM 408) in the back building, please do not block private driveway. Your tickets will be $25 per person and please forward payment to: BC Class of 74, PO Box 434, Mauriceville, TX 77626.

For Homecoming Game tickets RSVP, by Oct. 4th, the number of tickets needed for the Friday game. ($5). Please help us find classmates. Chuck Majors to MC the evening and for questions you may contact Angela Cole Hebert – amh58gig@gmail.com or Mary Henderson Hernandez – mimihernandez0@gmail.com.

BCHS Classic Cardinal Reunion e BCHS Classic Cardinal Reunion has sent invitations to the class of 1957 - 1969 for the Reunion to be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019. e event will take place at the BC High School Cafeteria starting at 5:30 pm with special entertainment by Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois. Your tickets are $18 per person and you can forward payment to: BCHS Alumni Association, PO Box 1066, Bridge City, TX 77611 or call Darrell Segura to hold your ticket at door @ 409-7209999.

Orange County Historical Society to meet e Orange County Historical Society will have it’s last program of the year on November 5 at 6:30 pm in the Orange Train Depot. e speaker will be Dr. omas Johnson the president of Lamar State College Orange since August 2018.

Dr. Johnson was raised in South East Texas. He has earned five

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Camren Dionne, center, was named the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Student of the Month at Bridge City High School for October. Pictured, from left, are Tim Wooley (Principal), Scot C. Shaffer (Uncle), Brianna Dionne (Sister), Camren Dionne, Pam Dionne (Grandmother), Maricela Dionne (Mother), Tim Dionne (Father), Wayne Dionne (Grandfather), Angel Shaffer (Aunt), and Allisha Bonneaux (Counselor). Photo courtesy of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

Peyton Beebe, center, was named the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Student of the Month of Orangefield High School for October. Pictured, from left, are Rani Dillow, Zach Quinn (Principal), Patrick Beebe (Father), Cindy Beebe (Mother), Peyton Beebe, Sue Ferguson (Grandmother), Texas Ferguson (Grandfather), Candi Patterson (Counselor), and Dr. Stephen Patterson (Superintendent). Photo courtesy of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

Dionne honored as the top Beebe named Orangefield’s BCHS student by Chamber Student of Month for Oct. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that the October Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Camren Dionne. Camren was presented her certificate and gift bag by Board Member/Lifetime Ambassador, Scot C. Shaffer, Owner of the Scot C. Shaffer Insurance Agency, at the October Networking Coffee hosted by Trendz!.

Camren is the daughter of Maricela and Tim Dionne. She is ranked #2 of 177 with a GPA 4.61. Camren’s Awards and Honors include Stark Museum Student Art Exhibition, State Fair Art Exhibition, Excellence of Psychology Award and the Excellence in PreAP World History Award.

Camren’s Clubs and Organizations include National

Honor Society, Art Club, Psychology Club and Spanish Club.

Debbie Gregg, Art Teacher, said, “It is my pleasure to praise Camren Dionne on being selected student of the month.

She has been one of my students for four years. Camren is so dedicated to her studies and to achieving excellence in all that she does. Her artwork is impeccable. Her work always is to the highest standard of detail. During her Junior year she was not able to be in my Art IV class but she did all of the work as if she was entered in my class which is to be recommended because she was in eight other classes and several were AP. Camren has a wonderful personality and will be successfully at anything she desires.”

Shannon King, Social Studies Chair, Core USH, OnRamps USH, APUSH, said, “I love Camren Dionne! She is definitely a student that I will recall with great fondness. Not only is Camren a fantastic student at Bridge City High School taking as many advanced classes as she could, but she is also a great team player. The University of Texas’s OnRamps program dual enrolled program encourages our students to learn to work effortlessly as part of a team to accomplish common goals. Camren is a perfect example of the teammate that our OnRamps students aspire to be. Camren was always prepared for class and could be counted on to contribute valuable insight to the

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the October Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Peyton Beebe. Peyton was

presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador/Board Member, Rani Dillow, Mortgage Loan Originator at Westin Mortgage Group, at the Octo-

ber coffee hosted by Trendz.

Peyton is the daughter of Patrick and Cindy Beebe.

Peyton’s awards and honors include: National Honor Soci-

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Deaths and Memorials

Ray Leleux, 75, Bridge City Ray Leleux, 75, passed away on October 7, 2019, at his home in Orange, Texas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2019, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Cursillo Rosary at 6:00 p.m., ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.

Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, on September 29, 1944, he was the son of Wallace Leleux and Emilda Meaux Leleux. Ray was a hardworking man who ran his own barber shop called “Rays” in Bridge City for nearly 40 years. He was loyal and reliable, and served as a second father to many who were blessed to have him in their lives.

RAY Ray faithfully loved the Lord, his wife, his family, and his friends. He was LELEUX very close with his nephews and always enjoyed spending time with them, especially camping. Ray was known as a jokester and had many that referred to him as the “keeper of the fritters” because you could always count on him to have apple fritters to share. He never met a stranger and was always there to help anyone in need. e world will be a little less bright without his shining smile. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Leleux; parents, Wallace and Emilda Leleux; siblings, Wilfred Leleux, Viola Watson, and Alvin Leleux; brother-in-law, Bill Watson; and his greatnephew, Johnathon Leleux. ose left to cherish Ray’s memory include his nephews, Marvin Leleux and wife Mona, of Ringgold, LA, Kevin Leleux and wife Donna, of Maurice, LA, Winn Leleux and wife Betty, of Orangefield, Dexter Leleux and wife Debbie, of Lumberton, and Michael Leleux and wife Amy, of Bridge City; great nieces and nephews, Erica Baxley and husband Brandon, of Martin, LA, Travis Leleux and wife Elizabeth, of Broussard, LA, Nathan Leleux, of Lafayette, LA, and Ashley Alexander and husband Grant, of Youngsville, LA; great-great nieces and nephews, Madalynn and Jace Baxley and Dani Rae Alexander; sisters-in-law, Delo Trahan and husband Linest, of Abbeville, LA, Jeanette Stelly, of Forked Island, LA, Wanda Noel, Abbeville, LA, and Rita Leleux, of Maurice, LA; and his brother-in-law, Joe Noel and wife Shirley, of Owensville, MO. Serving as pallbearers will be Travis Leleux, Nathan Leleux, Brandon Baxley, Grant Alexander, Michael Leleux, and Ron Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Leleux, Jace Baxley, and Vance Chauvin.

Thomas Casey Hare, 83, Orange, omas Casey Hare, 83 of Orange, died on October 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, on the same land on which he entered the world. Tom, or Mick as he was known by his close friends, was born July 9, 1936 to Henry and Elizabeth “Easter” Hare, the 12th of 14 siblings.

After graduating Stark High School, Tom was given the opportunity to play for e Detroit Tigers farm team but turned down the offer to work at Texaco, where he was a dedicated employee for 40 years. Tom’s passion for baseball continued however, and while he loved watching the Astros, their games never offered as much joy as he felt watching his great grandson play.

Family meant everything to him, and his love was always unconditional. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy THOMAS of his life and he never missed the opportunity to play his guitar CASEY HARE for them and teach them old songs, such as “Skyball Paint” or “Strawberry Roan.” He spent many hours on the porch drinking coffee, visiting with friends and family or simply reading his Bible.

As an avid outdoorsman, Tom was an active hunter and enjoyed many trips with lifelong friend and rodeo partner, Jimmy Bond, their sons, and later with his grandson and great-grandson; he also treasured his fishing trips with his nephews, Jimmy, J.R., and Buddy.

In addition to farming and gardening, throughout his life Tom accumulated a wealth of knowledge about cattle farming and was known to happily share his experience and expertise with the farming community. He served as a 4-H leader, member of Go-Texan committee, as well as on the Mosquito and Optimist Village board.

Tom was long-time member, teacher, and deacon at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and his church family. A strong but humble man, he found strength and wisdom from God's word and lived his life by a code of honor which allowed for little moral uncertainty. Tom loved unconditionally, and in turn, was respected and loved by many.

God's word says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. No doubt God has welcomed Tom into His Kingdom and said, “well done my good and faithful servant.”

He is survived by his son, omas (Moe) Hare Jr. and wife, April; daughter, Paula Aven and husband James; grandchildren: Crystal Richard and husband Chris, Ashley Trahan, Kelsey and Jesse Hare, Megan Moss, Courtnie Menard, and husband Jeremy; special great-grandchildren: Casen, Kynlee, Emma, Paighten, Jagger, Mason and Jake; brother, George Hare and wife Claudine; and sister, Karen Ratcliff; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Tom is proceeded in death by his wife, Iris Pierce Hare; parents, Henry and Easter Hare; brothers: Elsie Sheppard, Henry, Hershael, Van, and Alton Hare; and sisters: Amanda, Addie, Bessie, Laura, Lillie, and Opal.

Visitation was held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Friday, October 4and funeral services were held at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church on Saturday, October 5 at with burial at Wilkinson Cemetery, in Orange.

Ricky Wayne Sons, 69, Orange Ricky Wayne Sons, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2019, in Orange after a lengthy illness.

A memorial service will be held at King Cemetery in Hartburg, Texas at a later date.

Ricky was born on September 4, 1950, in Louisiana. He worked as a carpenter all of his life. He loved to fish and crab. He loved to eat his seafood and watch his favorite TV shows.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Sons and Ruthie Mae Glenn; brother, Gary Sons; and his grandmother, Lucille “Bunny” Reese.

Ricky is survived by his children and grandchildren; many cousins and friends; and his dog, Little Man. RICKY WAYNE SONS

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ety 2018-present and the Rotary You Leadership Award January 2019. Peyton’s clubs and organizations include: Golf Team 2017– present, 2017– 2nd Place Team in District Tournament, June 2017– June 2019– Junior PGA Summer League Participant, April 2019 1st place Individual and 2nd place team in District tournament, Interact Club– President 20192020, 2017– 2018– Secretary, 2016-2017– Member, Art Club 2019-2020– Historian and FCCLA 2019-2020– Vice President. Peyton’s community service/work experience include Summer 2016– Summer Mission Trip Chattanooga, TN, Summer 2017– Summer Mission Trip New Orleans, LA and a Summer 2018– Summer Mission Trip Tulsa, OK. Mr. Gaspard, Physics Teacher, said, “I have known Peyton Beebe for ten years. Yes, she has been my niece for most of those years. She has some amazing gifts that she shares with the world. She treats everyone with kindness and respect.

She always lends a hand to those students struggling. Peyton is very studious, and always making outstanding grades. She is very active in school and church. Peyton always places OHS community first, as well as helping others in need. Peyton has talent as an artist as well.

She is known for artistry in our family as well among her friends. She is the best that Orangefield ISD produces.”

Mrs. Droddy, Advanced Graphics Teacher, “I

remember the first time Peyton was in my class. I didn't quite know what to make of her because it seemed like she was nervous around me. Which made me nervous because that isn't the usual reaction I get from my students. Now that I know Peyton, she is one of the most awesome young ladies. She is funny, compassionate, has integrity and always gives her best effort. I always looked forward to seeing her work in Graphics and Advanced Graphics; she has got serious talent. Now, as a senior she is my aid which is great because I know I can count on her to do whatever I need with a smile. Peyton absolutely deserves this honor.”

Mrs. Oregel, Calculus Teacher, said, “Peyton Beebe has been a pleasure to teach. I had her last year for PreCal and I talked her into taking AP Calculus this year. I knew after having her last year that she would do great in Calculus. I am very proud of her. Peyton has a wonderful work ethic and is such a sweet student to have in class.”

After graduation, Peyton plans to attend either Lamar University or Texas State University and study psychology or dental hygiene.

She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Walmart, Bridge City Bank, K&S Couture, 5Point Credit Union and Delta Life Fitness Orange County.

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Service League of Orange representatives, Rita Ballard and Tricia Stroud, visited Little Cypress Mauriceville School District to deliver a check for $500 to be used for students in need of clothing. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce announcement that they were giving $500 to each school district, specifically for students needing clothing. The Service League of Orange voted to match the Chamber’s gift and are delivering checks to districts throughout the County. Pictured are Service League members Tricia Stroud (left) and Rita Ballard (right) present $500 check to LCM Chief Financial Officer, Hollie Fregia.

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group. The accolades Camren takes away from her first college class are not only intellectual but also social; I know Camren treasures the friends she made as she “braved the trenches” while earning 6 hours of college credit. As a naturally creative person, Camren employs the same creative measures when it comes to schoolwork so often her solutions are ingenious. As Camren does not shy away from obstacles, but confronts them head-on with a confident and “can do” attitude, I am looking forward to watching Camren confront and overcome the new challenges post-graduation will bring to her.”

Cathy Riley, English Department Chair & Director of Bridge City Strutters, said, “Camren is absolutely one of my favorite students because she cherishes academe, and her contagious congenial demeanor as well as strong work ethics are stellar among female students.

One might see Camren drawing her next artistic piece in art class or speaking eloquently as she analyzes an AP novel at a Socratic seminar in English AP class. I have observed that she opts for the most challenging assignments and

projects because that is what Camren loves the most – a challenge. She challenges herself by taking several AP and dual enrollment courses throughout high school, and her long-term goal is to become a dermatologist. On behalf of the English Department, I am proud to nominate Camren Dionne as the Bridge City High School Student of the Month.

She demonstrates a positive influence on others uncompromising her morals and integrity and is an outstanding role model for others to emulate. Huzzah, Dionne!

Camren is currently pursuing a Pharmacy Technician certification at Lamar State College Orange. After graduation she plans to attend Lamar University, obtain her Pre-med basics and then become a dermatologist.

She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Walmart, Bridge City Bank, K&S Couture, 5Point Credit Union and Delta Life Fitness Orange County.

Taking the helm as new officers in the Orange Golden K Kiwanis are from left, Vern Murray, treasurer; Reid Caruthers, immediate past president; Dennis Ferrell, president; Karen McKinney, installing officer and Lt. Gov., Region 10, Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis International; Diane Grooters, vice president (president-elect 2020-2021); and Pat McCombs, secretary. All Kiwanians must also complete a security background check with Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis due to the Kiwanis mission of working with children.

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in the first half. Midway through GERRY L. DICKERT the second quarter, though, the HS ROUNDUP Bobcats came to life when FOR THE RECORD Clayson Choate resuscitated Orangefield on the scoreboard. e Orangefield Bobcats Choate took a kickoff 78 yards stayed undefeated after they for a touchdown and the Cats nearly doubled up on Kirbyville were working the comeback, in a 54-28 district decision this down one score 15-7. past Friday night.

Orangefield scored on its next e Bobcats are now 5-0 overoffensive possession when all and 2-0 in league play after Hunter Ashworth capped a topping the still-winless Wildcats in their strong Bobcats drive with a 26-yard run for home stadium. a score. A two-point conversion pass from Orangefield’s unscathed record looked Gunner jones to Chase Broussard tied the iffy early after the Bobcats fell behind 15-0 game at 15-15.

After a lightning delay at the start of the second half, which put the game off for about an hour, the Bobcats went on the offense again with Broussard breaking free for a 46-yard TD run. Jones added a touchdown on the next Orangefield possession when he crossed from the six yard line to give the Bobcats a 29-15 lead late in the third quarter.

Kirbyville scored again to bring the Wildcats to within eight at 29-21 but Choate would do his magic again, running another kickoff back for a score, this one going 85 yards. A missed extra point kick had the

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GAMES THIS WEEK

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Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over SILSBEE It’s strange that the two teams picked to be the District 104A Div. II champion play in the very first district game. Silsbee could very well be favored because the Tigers are at home, but the Mustangs have been working on this game all season long.

And the ‘Stangs will pull off this upset.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE BRIDGE CITY over

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and have had a District 11-4A Div. I match-up bit more success that the Cards during the pre-district schedule. But the Redbirds seem to get better each week and could pull of the upset in this district opener.

ORANGEFIELD over EAST CHAMBERS e Bobcats will find out Friday night just how good they are by winning those first five games. e Bucs are a playoffbound team and are favored despite the fact the game will be played at F.L. McClain Stadium.

VIDOR over SANTA FE Lightning on the lake is no joking matter. When storms roll in, it’s time to roll up to the boat ramp and head home for the day.

e Pirates have been in every game so far this season and should handle this foe on its home field. Both of Vidor’s losses have come late in each game.

Sabine Lake bite slowly improving

SHELBYVILLE over DEWEYVILLE

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e Pirates will have their work cut out against this team that is favored to win this district.

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ORANGE COMMINITY CHRISTIAN over HIGH ISLAND

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Momentum shifts dramatically for Rays

JOE KAZMAR KAZ’S KORNER FOR THE RECORD

After getting “Verlander’d” in the first game and “Cole’d” in Game No. 2, the Tampa Bay Rays returned home with their backs against the wall and completely turned the tables on the Houston Astros Monday in Game 3 of the American League Division Series with a convincing 10-3 victory. e Rays jumped on the Astros’ No. 3 starter Zack Greinke Monday, pounding three home runs which accounted for all five runs off the crafty right-hander, who lasted less than four innings.

In the meantime, Ray’s starter Charlie Morton, who won the

deciding game that put the Astros into the 2017 World Series and then relieved and was the winner in the seventh game of the Series, enjoyed the early cushion his teammates gave him Monday.

However, Morton threw more than 40 pitches in the first two innings and left the game after the fifth inning with a very comfortable lead. He surrendered a first-inning home run to Jose Altuve and toiled in those first two frames.

Houston scored two more runs off the Tampa Bay bullpen on a two-run single by Yuli Gurriel, but the Astros were unable

to get any kind of rally started. e two teams played yesterday with the Astros planning to pitch Justin Verlander on just three day’s rest. Manager A.J. Hinch wants to get the best-of-five series over. And as an acein-the-hole, he has Gerrit Cole ready to pitch on three-days rest in Game 5 if Verlander doesn’t do what he’s done 22 times this year—win.

Verlander was nearly perfect in Friday’s opener at Minute Maid Park as he pitched seven strong innings, allowing no runs and only two singles and striking out nine Rays batsmen as the Astros won 6-2.

Not to be outdone, Gerrit Cole, who has been pitching for the Astros all season in Verlander’s shadow, also allowed no runs in his seven-inning stint, gave up four harmless hits but struck out a playoff record 15 Tampa Bay batters.

Tampa Bay was able to muster no runs, only six hits and had 24 hitters retired via the strikeouts route of Verlander and Cole in their combined 14 innings of work Friday and Saturday at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Cole had to sweat out his victory thanks to a sub-par relief performance by ace closer Roberto Osuna who got the final out on a crucial strikeout in the eighth inning and attempted to close out the 3-0 game for Cole in the ninth.

But as in many games where the closer tries to pitch more than a single inning, Osuna gave up two singles, two walks and a wild pitch, getting one out with the run scoring and then felt the hook of Manager A.J. Hinch, who brought in Will Harris.

Harris, who led the American League with a 1.50 earned run average during the regular season, got the last two hitters on nine pitches to pick up the save.

Results in the NLDS Monday night saw the St. Louis Cardinals edge Atlanta in 10 innings 5-4 to even the series at 2-2. e same is true with the other NLDS series where the Washington Nationals downed the LA Dodgers 6-1 to even that series at 2-2. e New York Yankees were leading Minnesota 3-0 late in the game.

If the Yankees win, they will wait for the winner between the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays.

I’m hoping that by the time this newspaper hits the streets, the Houston Astros will already be ready for the championship round of the ALDS. KWICKIES…For as many times as Orange’s Earl omas has played football when he was not 100 per cent healthy, it’s no wonder he got all over Baltimore Ravens’ teammate Brandon Williams last week, who’s an AllPro defensive lineman, when he practiced all week and then missed the game in which the Cleveland Browns soundly beat their defense and won 40-25.

Earl’s lecture somehow went na-

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tional and appeared in Friday’s Houston Chronicle. But being the easy-going person that Earl is, the two patched up their differences and played Sunday, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-23 in overtime.

My McNeese Cowboys announced their 2019-20 basketball schedule last week. e Pokes will visit NCAA Tournament participant Wisconsin Nov. 13 and reigning NIT champion Texas Nov. 30. e Cowboys will open their season Nov. 6 at Western Michigan of the MAC. e top 10- teams in this week’s Associated Press College Football Rankings remained

nearly intact with the top six teams the same—Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma and LSU—with Florida jumping three places to No. 7 and Wisconsin and Notre Dame each dropping one notch and Penn State moving up two places to No. 10. Texas remained at No. 11, SMU jumped three places to No. 21 and idle Texas A&M moved up one spot to No. 24.

JUST BETWEEN US… e Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys went in different directions during Sunday’s National Football League action. e Texans played their best game of the

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Choate would score twice more in the game, once on a 50yard interception return and another on a 63-yard run.

Broussard led the Bobcats with 82 yards on five carries while Choate finished with three carries for 76 yards. e Bobcats return to action this Friday when they host the always tough East Chambers Buccaneers.

Fort Bend Christian 47, Community Christian 45 Community Christian battled to the end but fell two points short in a 47-45 loss to Forth Bend Christian this past Friday night.

Fort Bend took an early 14-0 lead before the Lions could find the end zone when quarterback James Menard scored on a 12-

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Menard would find Levi Rogers on a 67-yard touchdown pass play in the second half, pulling the Lions to within 1412. e Chargers went back up 21-12 just moments later. e Lions responded when Menard made another pass connection, this time to Bryer Gray who took a short pass and turned it into a 55-yard TD run, leaving the Lions trailing 21-18.

Again, less than a minute later, the Chargers scored again to take a 27-18 lead, then added another TD later in the third quarter, going up 34-18. at’s when the Lions went to work to get back into the game again. Menard found the end zone again on a four-yard touchdown run to get the Lions closer at 34-24 with under a

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being proactive and getting off the lake immediately, my wife was quick to point out that not going in the first place with a storm forecasted was an even better example of being proactive.

In spite of the recent flooding, the water clarity in Sabine Lake is still good and the salinity apparently did not take as big a hit as feared. Having said that, Jared Lee and Tom Decker caught two reds, seven bass and four channel cats fishing live finger mullet in Black’s bayou Saturday afternoon. Tommy said they also released four undersize flounder and a world of small reds.

We fished the mid-lake area and found small trout almost everywhere we tried. When we realized that nearly every trout was going to be less than fourteen inches in length, we swapped the casting gear for ultra light spinning gear and enjoyed every bite. Mason stuck with a chartreuse tube jig and I used a watermelon Sea Shad the entire time.

We got abused by a pair of oversized reds that unexpectedly crashed the party, but they were fun as well for a little

season, walloping the Atlanta Falcons 53-32, while the Dallas Cowboys looked pathetic on run defense, losing the Green Bay Packers 34-24 in a home game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicated. Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers kept his streak alive of never losing in AT&T Stadium. But the real hero in the victory was Packer running back Aaron Jones who scored four rushing touchdowns, gaining 109 yards on 19 carries.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott connected on 27 of 44 passes for 463 yards, but suffered three critical interceptions.

minute left to play in the third quarter.

After a goal line stand to stop the Chargers, the Lions marched 95 yards for another score with Menard crossing from the seven to close the gap to 34-31 with just under six minutes left in the game. e Chargers scored again for a 40-31 lead, but the Lions weren’t through, scoring when Menard hit Gray on a three-yard touchdown pass. With the conversion, the Lions trailed 40-38. e Chargers managed another score to go up 47-38 with about a minute left in the game.

Menard capped a 42-yard drive with a three-yard TD pass to Rogers with eight seconds to go in regulation. An onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the Lions with their 2-2-1 overall record.

From Page 1B while! e fish hit virtually everything we offered them before switching to ultra-light. We caught them on plastics under a cork, three-inch Usual Suspect Swim Baits and a bone Chug Bug. is was the first time in a long time that we stumbled up on a good bite drifting 3 to 4 feet of water well off the shoreline.

Cheniere hosted their 8th annual Wounded Warrior tournament last weekend and once again it was a huge success.

Cindy McGee and the folks at Cheniere rolled out the red carpet for 80 entrants, 29 of which were Wounded Warriors from three different programs. is tournament annually honors this special group of folks that made great sacrifices for our country. e tournament was divided into two divisions (Kayak and boaters) and thirteen of the Wounded Warriors elected to fish the Kayak Division. Nine volunteers hosted the rest of the boaters and one of those volunteer Captains was a Wounded Warrior as well.

Brian Boone a warrior repre-

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senting the Warrior Bonfire Program bested the field in the redfish category with a solid 8.42-pound fish. Blake Lormand and Jeff Johnson of the OATH program took home first and second place money in the black drum category and Lormand cashed the third place check in the croaker category as well.

Once again, a tip of the hat is in order for both Jim Morrissey and the S.A.L.T. Club weigh-in team. ey get the first call for every saltwater fishing tournament in this area for good reason. ey long ago ironed out all the kinks and their final numbers are seldom if ever disputed by the fishermen. At the same time, Morrissey meticulously documents everything from the weight and length of the fish to how many hot dogs were served at every event.

If a fishermen in the area is blessed with a new baby there is good chance that the S.A.L.T. weigh team will be on hand to make sure the weight is accurate and Jim Morrissey will be there as well to record it. Great bunch of folks that take the worry out of a difficult task!

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Big guns for small hunters CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

T e x a s hunters do ever ything big and that includes purchasing t h e i r firearms.

Now the bigger is better theory has some merit but not when it comes to smaller hunters such as women or children.

Picture this, the moment all hunters prepare for is at hand, the first big buck or giant Canada goose has come in to range and it’s time to take the shot.

The trigger is pulled and a shot rings out followed closely by a howl of agony from the shooter and a big “oh no” from their hunting companion.

An improperly fitted rifle or shotgun will do more damage to a novice hunter than just about anything.

Guns that are too big or heavy will cause any hunter to compromise their form or shooting ability to compensate for the recoil or pain they feel when they fire the weapon.

Flinching before the trigger is pulled is the most common result of a bad recoil experience and that’s not good by any stretch of the imagination one way to prevent this is to fit the right gun to each hunter so that they can be comfortable each time they shoot.

Overzealous dads are the worst, “he’ll grow into this one” is not what you want to say when buying a gun.

“I see it all the time, a guy gets a gun for his wife or child and it doesn't fit properly so they aren't comfortable shooting,” says longtime gunsmith Ray Perry of Bridge City.

“These guys try to make the person fit the gun instead of the other way around. What do you think happens when your wife bruises her shoulder or breaks her nose on a scope when she shoots, they don't

Buying the right size firearm is critical to the early success of young hunters in the field. shoot any more,” he added. you are up to your thighs in The prospective gun buyer mud while wading to your has a world of different duck blind and you can now firearms to choose from and appreciate how a younger with a little bit of research and hunter feels about “growing some patience you can find into” their shotgun.

The three groups that youth the right gun for the job.

For purposes of comparison model shotguns fall into are let’s look at shotguns, particu- single shot, pump action, and larly ones for smaller hunters. semi automatic.

By far the safest of the three Every major brand of gun manufacturer has a youth is the single shot where you model shotgun and they come cock the hammer and pull the in a variety from .410 to 12 trigger, no complicated moves and few moving parts. gauge.

The drawback to the single One very often overlooked factor regarding these youth shot is the felt recoil, some of model shotguns is weight, those single shot shotguns can some of these weigh in almost pack a wallop so be sure to the same as the regular mod- take that into consideration.

The pump shotgun is probels.

If you compare the weights ably the most popular model of the guns with the size of the for smaller hunters and the shooter you can see that at youth model Remington 870 some point the two become is the standard.

Other companies like Mossdisproportionate. berg also make really nice For instance a 90 pound boy shooting a 7.5 pound shotgun pump shotguns for smaller is the same as a 200 pound shooters, they also have interman toting a 17 pound gun, changeable stocks so once the not the best ratio to say the young hunter does actually grow they can change out the least.

Think about dragging a 17 small stock for a standard size pound shotgun the next time model.

The felt recoil is a still a

consideration with the pump models but they are better than the straight single shot.

Also the pump models will handle more shells when the time comes that your young hunter has proven they can handle the gun and may want to shoot more than just once.

Now on the high end of the shotgun spectrum comes the semi-automatic models, yes they are more expensive but they also offer some added benefits.

The felt recoil on the semi auto is much less thanks to the gas being channeled into service as it helps to eject the spent shell and load the next round.

The semi-auto does require more upkeep and can be a bit finicky when not cleaned properly but that goes without saying on most any model.

Easily one of the best overall models for a young shooter comes from Charles Daly; the youth model 20 gauge weighs in at just more than 5 pounds and does everything one could ask from a semi auto.

The youth model comes in full camo or black synthetic with all three screw in chokes and is chambered in 3 inch so heavy waterfowl loads are not a problem.

The light weight makes the gun easy for smaller hunters to swing and that in turns makes for much better shots.

There is one other option that comes to mind for smaller hunters and that’s to have a regular sized shotgun cut down to fit by a gun smith.

Custom fitting is always an option but it can get expensive as well. If you do have a gun cut down be sure to go ahead and purchase another full sized stock so it can be replaced later, sometimes models go out of style and parts are hard to come by so get the extra stock when you purchase the gun.

Keep a few of these things in mind when you decide to get a weapon for your child or spouse because it may just be a determining factor that either keeps them hunting with you or finding a new hobby.

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Catch the Buzz with Texas’ Fourth Annual Pollinator BioBlitz

Staff Report For e Record

AUSTIN — Texans are invited to take part in the fourth statewide Pollinator BioBlitz. e goal of the BioBlitz, which runs from Oct. 4-20, is to raise awareness of the diversity and importance of pollinators while bringing greater attention to the critical habitat needs of monarchs and native pollinators across the state.

In support of the event, organizations and sites around the state will be hosting a variety of events to get people outdoors to observe pollinators of all types in yards, natural areas, gardens, parks and community centers.

Of course, you don’t have to visit a particular site to participate; your very own yard or green space will do.

“Documented declines in insect populations, particularly pollinators, have brought to the forefront the need to better understand these species and the support they provide Texas rangelands, agriculture and native ecosystems,” says Ross Winton, invertebrate biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Texas is home to thousands of pollinator species from the iconic monarch down to the smallest solitary bee.”

Citizen scientists involved in projects like this help us gather data on Texas species and the plant communities they are connected to, Winton adds. is helps us learn not only what we have in our great state but also what we need to strive to protect. e BioBlitz is designed to be fun for all ages, with no experience required. Participants are simply asked to look for pollinators, such as bees, butterflies and moths, as well as nectarproducing plants; photograph or take video of them; and share their discoveries online via Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #TXPollinators. Plant and insect species may be difficult to identify, so observers are encouraged to post what they know. For example, “Striped bee on Turk’s cap in Mission, Texas” is fine.

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Participants are encouraged to take it a step further and help increase the amount of data collected during the peak of fall migration by becoming a citizen scientist. Anyone can sign up and record their observations through the iNaturalist application on their phones or home computers. All pollinators and flowering plants posted between Oct. 4-20 will automatically be included in the 2019 Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Project at www.inaturalist.org/projects/2019-texas-pollinator-bio blitz. ere is no cost to participate and the only tools needed are a camera or smartphone and internet access.

In addition to the monarch, 30 species of pollinators have been designated as “Species of Greatest Conservation Need”

by TPWD. Native butterflies, bees, moths, bats, hummingbirds, wasps, flies and beetles are essential to healthy ecosystems and sustain native plant species, human food crops and crops for livestock.

To learn more about the importance of pollinators, sign up to be counted, and locate events across the state, visit the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz website at www.tpwd.texas.gov/pollinators.

Participants can also sign up for weekly email updates during the event that will add to the excitement as everyone works together to increase awareness of our pollinators and the availability of their habitat.

Join event partners TPWD, National Butterfly Center, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, National Wildlife Federation, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as we celebrate the importance of pollinators.

It’s easy to get involved. Individuals and families, schools and clubs are all asked to join, observe, identify and share. At this time of year, cooler temperatures across the state also alert bees to eat as much as they can before hibernation begins, so it’s the perfect time to photograph, post and record the insects you see while enjoying the great outdoors.

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2019 ORANGE COUNTY HS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

Bridge City Cardinals

Aug. 30: Diboll 27, Bridge City 7 Sept. 6: Jasper 65, Bridge City 14 Sept. 13: Bridge City 35, Anahuac 21 Sept. 19: Silsbee, canceled Sept. 27: WO-S 46, Bridge City 7 Oct. 11........................................................................LC-M* Oct. 18 ..............................................................at Huffman* Oct. 25 ..............................................................Lumberton* Nov. 1 ................................................................Livingston* Nov. 8 ............................................................at Splendora*

Community Christian Lions

Aug. 30: Mineral Wells CC 81, OCC 75 Sept. 6: OCC 78, Houston Sanchez 53 Sept. 13: OFF Sept. 20: OFF Sept. 27: OCC 56, Houston Mt. Carmel 54 Oct. 4: Fort Bend 48, OCC 46 Oct. 10............................................................at High Island Oct. 18 ......................................................at Apple Springs Oct. 25 ..........................................................................OFF Nov. 1 ........................................................at Bellville Faith* Nov. 8 ................................................at Baytown Christian*

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears

Vidor Pirates

Orangefield Bobcats

West Orange-Stark Mustangs

Aug. 30: LC-M 21, Woodville 7 Sept. 6: WO-S 36, LC-M 14 Sept. 13: Jasper 42, LC-M 14 Sept. 20: at Vidor, canceled Sept. 27: LC-M 29, Hardin-Jefferson 14 Oct. 4: OFF Oct. 11 ..............................................................Bridge City* Oct. 18............................................................at Splendora* Oct. 25................................................................Livingston* Nov. 1 ....................................................................Huffman* Nov. 8 ............................................................at Lumberton* Aug. 30: Orangefield 58, Houston KIPP 0 Sept. 6: Orangefield 20, Livingston 14 Sept. 13: Orangefield 27, Shepherd 21 Sept. 20: OFF Sept. 27: Orangefield 28, Buna 12* Oct. 4: Orangefield 54, Kirbyville 28 Oct. 11........................................................East Chambers* Oct. 18..................................................................at Hardin* Oct. 25 ................................................................Woodville* Nov. 1 ..................................................................at Warren* Nov. 8 ..................................................................Anahuac*

Aug. 29: Montgomery 33, Vidor 32 Sept. 13: Vidor 48, Caney Creek 0 Sept. 20: LC-M, canceled Sept. 27: Vidor 37, Crosby 27* Oct. 4: PN-G 18, Vidor 10 Oct. 11..............................................................at Santa Fe* Oct. 18..............................................................Barbers Hill* Oct. 25............................................................at Nederland* Nov. 1 ............................................................Baytown Lee* Nov. 8 ..................................................................at Dayton* Aug. 30: WO-S 21, Nederland 20 Sept. 6: WO-S 36, LC-M 14 Sept. 13: Newton 20, WO-S 14 Sept. 20: Crosby, canceled Sept. 27: WO-S 47, Bridge City 6 Oct. 4: Jasper, canceled Oct. 11 ................................................................at Silsbee* Oct. 18 ..........................................................................OFF Oct. 25......................................................Hardin-Jefferson* Nov. 1 ..................................................................at Liberty* Nov. 8 ....................................................Hamshire-Fannett*

Forecast

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Lions Friday night.

SAM HOUSTON STATE over LAMAR e Cardinals are coming off a come-from-behind victory over Abilene Christian and will need another super effort to hang in there against the Bearkats in Huntsville.

McNEESE STATE over CENTRAL ARKANSAS

The Kiwanis Club of Orange recognized John Paul Sulak on Thursday as the Texas Oklahoma Sophomore of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year. Sulak, active in LCM’s Key Club, was selected from other applicants by the local Kiwanis and from there his nomination was sent to other stages of competition until being selected as the Texas-Oklahoma Division of Kiwanis International. The presentation was made by Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Karen McKinney. Kiwanis sponsors Key Clubs at both LCM and WOS campuses. A non-profit, Kiwanis supports projects to benefit children in Orange County. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Vice-President Harry Vine, President Shane Johns, LCM Key Club Sponsor Woody Cox, John Paul Sulak, his mother and dad Cathi and Robert Sulak.

I’ve been pretty tough on my alma mater this fall and believe the Cowboys can upset the Bears on their home field Saturday evening after whipping a good Southeastern Louisiana team last week.

HIGH SCHOOL Hamshire-Fannett over Hardin-Jefferson, New Caney over Port Arthur Memorial, Beaumont West Brook over Channelview, Nederland over Dayton, Huffman over Lumberton, Port Neches-Groves over Crosby, Jasper over Shepherd, Beaumont United over C.E. King, Newton over Kountze, Woodville over Buna, Evadale over Legacy Sports Science, Kirbyville over Hardin, Anahuac over Warren, San Augustine over Hull-Daisetta, West Hardin over Burkeville.

COLLEGE—Appalachian State over Louisiana-Lafayette (Wed.); North Carolina State over Syracuse and LouisianaMonroe over Texas State (both ursday); Virginia over Miami, Colorado State over

New Mexico and Oregon over Colorado (all Friday); Nicholls over Northwestern State, Southeastern Louisiana over Incarnate Word, Houston Baptist over Abilene Christian, Memphis over Temple, West Virginia over Iowa State, Duke over Georgia Tech, Mississippi State over Tennessee, Georgia over South Carolina, Alabama over Texas A&M, Clemson over Florida State, LSU over Florida, Oklahoma over Texas, Wisconsin over Michigan State, Notre Dame over USC, Iowa over Penn State (Upset Special), Washington over Arizona, Boise State over Hawaii, Utah over Oregon State, Michigan over Illinois, Arizona State over Washington State, Wake Forest over Louisville, e Citadel over Western Carolina, Marshall over Old Dominion, Grambling State over Alabama A&M, Jackson State over Alabama State, Alcorn State over Savannah State, BYU over South Florida, Tulane over Connecticut, Middle Tennessee over Florida Atlantic, Virginia Tech over Rhode Island, Vanderbilt over UNLV, Georgia State over Coastal Carolina, Army over Western Kentucky, Florida International over Charlotte, Louisiana Tech over Massachusetts, Southern Miss over North Texas, South-

ern over Prairie View A&M, Arkansas over Kentucky, Maryland over Purdue, Western Michigan over Miami, O., Indiana over Rutgers, Toledo over Bowling Green, Ball State over Eastern Michigan, New Mexico State over Central Michigan, Kent State over Akron, Ohio over Northern Illinois, San Jose State over Nevada, Idaho over Portland State, Air Force over Fresno State, Utah over Oregon State, Wyoming over San Diego State, Missouri over Ole Miss, Nebraska over Minnesota, Mississippi Valley State over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Cincinnati over Houston, Texas Tech over Baylor, UTSA over UAB, Tulsa over Navy.

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

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Lutcher Theater 40th Season here in Orange Texas.

Orange Area Chamber holds Lutcher Ribbon Cutting The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Lutcher Theater 40th Season here in Orange Texas.

Managing Director Lynae Sanford introduced her hard

working staff and the President and CEO of the Stark Foundation Tad McKee. They are all excited to announce the shows for the Lutcher 40th Season at this beautiful theater that opened for its first show Liberace in

February of 1980. The very first ticket sold will be on display to see when you attend a show this season. The theater is a showplace for a wide range of performing art productions, that include big name entertainment, Broad-

way play musicals, and even one-man acts!

The Lutcher also has an educational program series that includes popular children’s shows that are great for school field trips, where they provide study guides so teachers can

incorporate the shows into their lessons! Just another way that the Lutcher is providing a great place for the community to experience something new and exciting here in Orange Texas. For more information about the

FUNERAL POTATOES

By Anne Payne For e Record PAYNE’S PANTRY You may be wondering why these potatoes are called Funeral Potatoes. Often, a comfort food dish is taken to a family for a loved one who has passed, or to a memorial event, thus, establishing the name Funeral Potatoes. ey could also be named Cheesy Potatoes with Chips. is recipe I found online in a food blog written by Brandie Skibinski. You can find her recipes at brandie@countrycook.net, www.thecountrycook.net, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, and Pinterest. Brandie has some of the best online recipes I have seen. Make yourself get on the computer or go to a public library with computers where library personnel will gladly assist you.

Equipment needed 9”x13” pan sprayed with vegetable cooking spray Large mixing bowl Large spoon for stirring Measuring cup Measuring spoons Foil Pot holders to remove pans

Ingredients 1-28 oz frozen, cubed O’Brien potatoes, thawed 1 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1 Tbsp dried chives 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1-10.5 oz Cream of Chicken or Cream of Potato soup, undiluted 2 cups light or regular sour cream 2 cups crushed potato chips 3 Tbsp salted butter, melted

Directions Place frozen potatoes in refrigerator to thaw overnight or set the package on a kitchen counter for an hour or so. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 9”x13” pan with nonstick spray, such as PAM. In large bowl, mix thawed potatoes with seasonings and cheese.

Add soup and sour cream. Mix well by hand. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cover pan with foil. Bake at least 45 minutes. While pan is baking, crush potato chips, ending with two cups of crushed chips. Upon removing hot pan from oven, spread the crushed chips on top. en, pour the melted butter on top of the chips. Return pan to oven an additional 10 minutes, but this time, uncovered.

Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

With help from food blogger Brandie at brandie@countrycook.net

West Orange hosts Holiday in the Park

The City of West Orange proudly invites the public to join them in celebrating this year’s Holiday in the Park festival on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The event will take place next door to West Orange City Hall on Western Avenue beginning at 9:00 a.m. that morning.

As always, there is no gate charge to the event. The festival has something for everyone. Dozens of vendors will be selling their wares, offering a variety of items from foods, sweets, jewelry, toys, gift items, holiday decorations and the list goes on and on. The City will again sponsor a children’s hands-on craft booth.

Local entertainment will be performing in the gazebo, located in the center of the park, throughout the day.

Although most vendor booth spaces have been reserved at this time, there are a very few left if you are interested in participating.

For more information, contact West Orange City Hall at 409-883-3468.

So make plans to join us for a relaxing day in the park. Invite your friends and neighbors. Bring your lawn chairs, sit and listen to the music, take a leisurely stroll through the booths and get a head-start on your holiday shopping.

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Lutcher Theater or the shows for the 40th season, check out their website at: lutcher.org, follow them on Facebook at: facebook.com/lutchertheater, or call the box office at: 409886-5535.

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

What is a centered life and where are life’s answers?

CHARLES EMPEY Guest Columnist For The Record

W

ouldn’t it be great if we had only one thing to focus on? Jesus said there is — His kingdom and righteousness — and when this is our focus, everything else falls into place.

In Matthew 5-7 we have what we call the Sermon on the Mount. On this occasion a large group gathered on a mountainside and listened to Jesus as He taught His disciples about following Him. He taught His disciples about how He intended for them to live as believers. That’s why He instructed them regarding how to give, pray, and fast (6:1-18). Then He instructed them on how to deal with their possessions (Vrs. 19-24), and how to live without worry (Vrs. 25-34). Listen to how Jesus begins our lesson…”25 Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on.

Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one [j]cubit to his [k] stature? 28 So why do you worry

about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not [l]arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?”

Jesus is saying consider how God cares for all of this without any of it asking, and then He asks “Are you not of more value than they?” You see, we are made in the image of God Himself. We have a soul He came to save through His personal sacrifice for us, not anything else in creation, but the creation is kept beautiful and supplied. You and I are more to Him than all of that.

In Verse 31 He says, “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. (“Gentiles” is the way they referred to unbelievers back then) For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” Italics is my words.

Jesus then makes the provision of a good life simple. Center your focus on seeking to live the “kingdom” life, living righteously, that is, be obedient to the Word of God. This is the “kingdom” life on earth until we arrive

in His heavenly kingdom. Simply, Center your life on living the Christ life and you’ll find all you need.

Where are all the answers to life?

You can have all the education in the secular educational world you want and still miss the meaning and success of life.

Those things sustain the physical presence of life, but yet there is daily life that hurdles questions of doubt and fear, or just dismay that a good education and a good job cannot answer.

People from all walks of life from homeless to the richest live despairing lives. For example, look at the terrible home-lives of the rich so often. Look at the corruption of the rich in too many cases. Jesus said it would be harder for a rich man to get to heaven than it is to push a camel through a needle’s eye. I’ve met homeless who know the Lord, but have made a wrong turn in life that put them on the street.

I’ve met people who came to the Lord early but are struggling with drugs and alcohol, having lost family and everything else. I have a personal friend who was caught up in the world of drugs and alcohol and blew his 3,000,000 dollar inheritance.

How do you do that?!! Well, he did. Anyway, from the cleanest

and richest today to the poorest and homeless, no matter, they don’t have the answers to life on their own.

How often have you seen a family or individual going through a horrific time and said to yourself or out lout, “I don’t know how they do it.”

Two things, a person with his or her eternality secured in Christ and an avid reader and follower of God’s Word, the Bible, are always people who have access to all the answers of life.

Every time.

You see, once you have Christ as your Lord and Savior, you have the Holy Spirit living in you who brings understanding of the Bible to clarity for you. So, you can have access to and live knowing the answers to daily life in a fallen world that never ceases to collapse and fall.

Now, where the Holy Spirit can show you and ground you in having all the answers to life….2 Timothy 3:16-17 “ All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Do you see that? “That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Every answer to life.

Paul told some believers that

they were without excuse because they have full access to all the answers of life. Jesus told some that they were without excuse…worse yet, He, God in the flesh, was standing right in front of them. You are without excuse.

You have access to the Bible.

“Full Gospel Church”

9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. Service - Traditional Worship in the Slade Chapel Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

3212 Concord Drive Orange Tx 77630 Pastor Carol Lee Sunday Worship 10AM Friday Bible Teaching 6PM

www.fumcorange.org

Pastor: Rev. Lani Rousseau Director of Music and Fine Arts: Caroline Dennis

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m.

Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Cove Baptist Church 1005 Dupont St. • Orange

Sunday: Life Groups 9:15 AM / Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening: 6 PM Wednesday Evening 6 PM / Wed. Youth Meeting 6 PM Charles Empey - Interim Pastor We Love You And God Loves You.

200 W. Roundbunch 735-3581 www.fbcbc.org

Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Youth & Children’s Activities Pastor: Keith Royal

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113 Sun: Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:00 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:00 p.m., Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

Colony Baptist Church

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

In His Steps

Not Your Average Church 2656B Mac Arthur Dr. • Orange • 409-221-2431 Saturday (Sabbath Day): 10:00 am Bible Class 11:00 am Worship / 6 pm Worship Tuesday: 7:00 pm Open Bible Study PASTOR: STEVE NEAL “We are here for lost souls, not noses and nickles.”

6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Jon Brinlee, Pastor

Sunday:

Wednesday:

St. Paul United Methodist Church

PASTOR SAM ROE Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Praise Worship 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided) Wednesday SPICE 5:30 p.m. Includes meal, bible studies, children and youth activities. (Nursery provided).

Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Co-Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366

611 N. 9th St. • Orange

Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

Mid-Week Service - 6:00 pm Children & Youth Activities - 6:00 pm

Nursery Provided

Church of God in Christ

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

Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

CORNERSTONE

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH

BAPTIST CHURCH

13353 FM 1130 • Orange

Sunday School for all ages - 9:15 am Morning Worship - 10:30 am Evening Worship - 6:00 pm

Starlight

Faith United Methodist Church

Charles Empey is interim Pastor of Cove Baptist Church, Orange, TX.

Triangle Baptist Church

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466

The Tabernacle

We’ll give you one. We’ll teach you.

3600 Nightingale • Orange • 409-883-4834 Sunday School: 9:45-10:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Sunday Disciple Training- 6 pm Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee 9:30 am Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm

2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Community Classifieds Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

ROOM FOR RENT Wanted Mature Female Roommate/ Companion to share home with mature female in Little Cyress area.

Own bedroom provided. You will pay small amount of rent, food expenses & light housework.

Wanting an outgoing person with valid DL, to accompany to outing in my vehichle.

Background chek & refrences needed.

409-670-5004

FOR RENT 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, large den, living room, large pantry, 1 car garage and patio. Located at 15 Circle P, Orange.

Call 409-670-6166 For Rent 3 Bedroom House located at 4164 Sparrow St. in Orange, actually Pinehurst. Call 409-882-1614 For Rent at 506 Border a 3/1, 2 story, large lot. Rent $600, Deposit $600 409-221-5848

HELP WANTED BC/OF High School girl wanted to be grandmother’s helper working around the house and in the yard on Saturdays. Pay is $10 per hour and I can help with transportation if needed.

Call 409-735-9504

SEWING

Costumes Hemming Jean Hems Stockings Alterations 409-238-1230

American Legion Post 49 Hall Rentals Call for info @ 409-886-1241

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale this Fri., 10/11 & Sat., 10/12 from 8 am until at 9928 Bessie Heights Rd (off 1442). New & slightly worn womens clothes, sizes 8-16, some mens clothes, lots of misc. items. $1.00 & below, 6 car garage full, don’t miss it.

Multi Family Garage Sale this Sat., 10/12 from 7 am until, follow signs to 4132 McGuire Ln., 77630. Cash only no checks.

Too many items to list. household items, Indiana Glassware, baby clothes, toys, camouflage items, plus size women’s clothes, brand new womens shoes, very large variety of stuff, many items never used.

No items flooded from TS Imelda.

Early Birds setting up on Friday.

Large Multi Family Garage Sale on Sat., 10/12 from 7:30 am - until at 2309 Bear Trails, Orange, off 1130 in LCM area. Full size leather sleigh bed, mattress & box spring, 2 nice kitchen & dining hutches, kitchen table, nice glass office desks, rocker recliner, area rugs, linens, glassware, china, nice clothes, lots of knick knacks, home decor. Don’t miss it with great prices too. Oct. 10th,11th, & 12th 8AM to 2PM

FOR SALE 409-735-5305 409-886-7183

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

K-DAN”S SUPER FOODS _ 9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

ESTATE SALE

SERVICES

Estate Sale this Thur. thru Sat., Oct. 10 - 12th at 500 Jones Street in Bridge City. Large Formal dining table with 6 chairs, dining table 6 chairs, 2 small refrigerator, large desk, 2 small desk, lift chair, lazy boy recliner, lazy boy sofa bed, bike, computer monitors, speakers, tools, table saw, scroll saw, large tool box, drill, 2 sewing machines, material, crafts, kitchen, dishes, microwave, fishing equipment, Kirby vacuum, collectables, angels, pictures, deco frames, beauty control, toys, and much more.

Services Offered: Do you have any old appliances you need hauled away?

Also remove any type METALS FREE. Give us a call, if we don’t answer please leave a voicemail or text @ 409-330-1422

EGGS FOR SALE Fresh Yard Eggs for sale. White Eggs $1.50/Dozen, Brown Eggs $2.00/ Dozen, $3.00/18 pk., Green eggs $2.50/Dozen, $3.50/18 pks. Call 409-779-2240.

CHICKS FOR SALE

Chickens for sale.

Straight run mixed breed chicks for sale brown egg layers. $2.00/chick.

Call for more info 409-779-2240.

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov

Vin#4V4NC9GH46N415996 06 VOLVO Owed $797.25

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. The 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention at anytime, 24/7. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to someone whom can help you during a crisis.

The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange, meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m., please join us.

The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange. The second Wednesday morning of every month at 10:00 am and also on the second Thursday evening of every month at 6:30 pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

TRACTOR WORK

NOW HIRING all

positions!

• Bush Hogging

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

• Water • Dirt & Shell • Sewer • Electrical • Digging Services

LOCAL 409-670-2040

DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION PC - CDVPCWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Unkown Father,

Respondent, NOTICE:

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

The petition of Christopher Paul LeJeune, Petitioner, was filed in the 128th District Court of Orange County, Texas on August 7, 2019, against UNKNOWN FATHER, numbered 190211-D and entitled “In the Interest of” Joseph Lee Wiggins A Child.

The suit requests Amended Petition for Adoption of a Child.

The date and place of birth of the child/ren who is/are subject of the suit: Joseph Lee Wiggins 11/11/2017 Galvestion, Galveston County, Texas

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KATHLEEN MCCOY GOFORTH, Deceased, were issued on the 2nd day of October, 2019, in Cause No. P18527, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: CLYDE EDWARD GOFORTH.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Estate of CARLA SIMMONS, Deceased, were issued on the October 2, 2019, in Cause No. P18404, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ANTHONY COLVIN. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption.

25 Stradford Orange, TX 77632

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this October 3, 2019.

DATED the 2nd day of October, 2019.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Dated the 2nd day of Ocotober, 2019.

Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

Rex Peveto Attorney for: Clyde Edward Goforth

Anthony Colvin

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

State Bar No.: 00791437 118 Border Street Orange, TX 77630

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Phone: (409)883-0220 Fax: (409)883-0259

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN W. KING, Deceased, were issued on OCTOBER 7, 2019, in Cause No. P18541, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Rose Bottley.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o:

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100 Dated the 7th day of July, 2019.

James R. Dunaway James R. Dunaway Attorney for:

Rose Bottley

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100

Orange, TX 77631-0100

Email: liz@pevetolawfirm.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ELLEN MAY JONES, Deceased, were issued on July 9, 2019, in Cause No. P18469, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Arlis Walker Jones, Sr.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CONGETTA B. OSBORNE, Deceased, were issued on October 7, 2019, in Cause No. P18534, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Kenneth Wayne Osborne.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o:

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100 Dated the 9th day of July, 2019.

James R. Dunaway

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Vickie Edgerly Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) will hold a water screening at our Orange County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, located inside the Orange County Convention & Expo Center on FM 1442. Sample bottles, form and instructions will be available at the AgriLife office.

Samples will be returned to AgriLife on Tuesday, October 15th between 8:30 am and 10 am.

TWON will test the bag sample on the spot for salinity and nitrate. The bottle sample will be tested for E. Coli overnight.

Wednesday, October 16th at 5 pm will be an open meeting explaining the E. Coli results and how to decontaminate at the Expo Center. Call the Extension office at 409-882-7010 if you have any questions.

c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

James R. Dunaway Attorney for:

HELP WANTED 409-735-5305 409-886-7183

Arlis Walker Jones, Sr.

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100

Orange, TX 77631-0100 jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

c/o:

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100 Dated the 9th day of July, 2019.

James R. Dunaway James R. Dunaway Attorney for:

Kenneth Wayne Osborne

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100

Orange, TX 77631-0100 jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

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nothing like a college football tailgate to bring fans together and get them hyped for the game!” said Eddie George, retired running back and Heisman Trophy winner, who stars as the “Doctor” on Dr Pepper’s episodic marketing series, “Fansville.”

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In my travels both back home to Norman, Oklahoma, or away, the sacred art of hosting a tailgate or visiting another’s is quite honestly the best part of preparing for the moment we wait all week to enjoy -- the sights, sounds and flavor of Saturdays with our favorite people, supporting our favorite teams,” says retired linebacker and two-time All-American, Brian Bosworth, who stars as the “Sheriff.”

Directions: • Render fat from bacon (save fat from cooked bacon).

In the meantime, spice up your tailgates with the official drink of “Fansville,” Dr Pepper, both as an ice-cold drink or used in your favorite tailgate snacks, like Skillet Burgers or this fan-favorite recipe for Checkered Flag Chili. With just six quick and easy steps, you can be the tailgate party MVP!

• Sauté all vegetables and garlic in rendered fat.

• Separately brown all beef and pork; drain excess fat.

• Add beef and pork into the sautéed vegetables.

• Reduce Dr Pepper by 50 percent by bringing to a boil and simmering until quantity is half.

Ingredients: (StatePoint) Before the action and drama on the field comes the action in the stadium lot, and if you’re looking to be the most valuable player of the tailgate party, college football legends say it’s all about the food, friends, and fans.

“Whether it’s bonding with other fans who become fast friends, or devouring some of the best food around, there is

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