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Vol. 62 No. 12 Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield Week of Wednesday, September 1, 2021 H Labor Day Salute H Coach Smalley passes life Organized lessons along to Bobcats labor, the DAVE ROGERS For The Record Josh Smalley’s 10th season power that as Orangefield’s head foot- ball coach and athletic direc- tor opened with a bang last week. helped fuel His veteran Bobcats, com- ing off back-to-back postsea- son berths, walloped Ana- huac 46-13, with a veteran SE Texas line leading the way for three backs to surpass 100 yards each in rushing. CARL PARKER “We’ve got a lot of room to SPECIAL COLUMN improve,” Smalley said, eye- For The Record ing this week’s schedule. “Woodville will be a difficult From the 40s to the 60s challenge.” organized labor was the Preparing his team for dif- most potent political and ficult challenges has been economic force in South- Smalley’s challenge since he east Texas. earned his first college de- Jefferson and Orange gree at Lamar in 1999 and Counties had the highest began his coaching career. per capita income in the As the Bobcat head coach, state, wonderful school dis- he has led the team into the tricts and everyone seemed playoffs in seven of the pre- vious nine seasons – no to be prospering. At the Carl Parker has practiced time it was difficult, if not law in Port Arthur since 1958. small feat as Orangefield Nam re digenda pedi denim eaquo etur? Musant eate enimpos excest erionse ditatium acit, inusam impossible, for someone He is a 1958 graduate of the typically has had the small- eos et unt, ut eos sit quo beruptas ea nonseque ma perum audia experesto ipsum cum volupta dita- quid quam, odis con eos dolor accum reiusti ntempor epudiostis eium et quisque offictibus magnatu politically inclined to win University of Texas School of est enrollment among its Law. Elected to the Texas sdaeperfere vellend usdaeca borate nem qui dollene quia di optatem. Bit ex es coratquae v election without labor sup- district opponents. House of Representatives in “I always wanted to be a port. football coach, left the class- lives, pushed me in this di- man for BC’s baseball team 1962 and the Senate in 1976. football coach,” Smalley said. Even with the benefits, Parker spent 32 years in the room to be high school prin- rection,” Smalley said. as a sophomore, when the “I knew from my freshman Labor was not without its Legislature, and for over 60 cipal and district athletic di- Smalley was an all-district Cards were state runnersup. year in high school, when I crises at the time. Critical years, has practiced law on rector before retiring. quarterback and all-district “I wasn’t too good in base- had coach Richard Briggs in times in the area included local, state, national, and in- “He’s the reason I’m doing basketball player for Bridge ball,” he said, “but I got to ternational levels. Parker world geography, that’s what the Firestone strike in Or- what I’m doing – his passion City, but among his most suit up and practice in the continues to practice law I wanted to be.” ange in the 60s and the for sports, but more than cherished memories is suit- while writing and sponsoring Briggs, former basketball Texaco strike in Port Ar- hundreds of bills including that, his passion for kids’ ing up as a sophomore utility COACH SMALLEY Page 2A head coach and assistant thur in the 50s. The Texaco many regarding consumer dispute divided citizens of safety. Port Arthur and even to the extent of division within unfortunately for the strik- A Lifetime of Gator Hunting families. With almost ers, they knew little about PENNY LELEUX “Even with the benefits, Labor For The Record was not without its crises at the Allen Romero has hunted alligators, “since I was born.” time. Critical times in the area His earliest memories of go- ing on hunts with his father included the Firestone strike in and grandfather were at the Orange in the 60s and the Texaco age of 4. “My daddy and my grand- strike in Port Arthur in the 50s.” pa hunted alligators all their life.” Romero just celebrated his 5,000 workers idle pursu- how to manage explosives. 79th birthday last week and ant to the strike, the Port They placed a large supply currently lives in Bridge City. Arthur economy suffered. of dynamite under the That equates to a lifetime of Luckily, the strike was set- pipeline but neglected to hunting. tled and peace restored; enclose the explosion. Al- “My grandpa came over to Texaco went on to furnish though the dynamite did Johnson’s Bayou in 1924,” some of the better jobs explode with great force said Romero. “My daddy was throughout the state of and a lot of noise, it only about 8 years old. Daddy was Texas. managed to blow a large born in 1916. They lived In Orange, the Firestone hole in the ground under there till 1930-31, then they strike caused great concern the pipeline. moved here to Orange. It got Nonetheless, the papers bad over there, so they moved in the area. There were nu- Allen Romero posed with a picture of his family in front of his boat. Romero has hunted allegators all merous incidents through- opined that it could have to Orange and went to work for the Starks.” his life, but will pass this year due to unfavorable market conditions. out the county, but primar- blown up most of Orange RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux ily at the Firestone gate. County. The Texas Rangers He said they lived at the The most memorable inci- discovered the suspects Hawk Club, a property be- world by Dr. Wayne Pierce in from a boat as seen on trails left by gators when the dent occurred when there were active union members longing to the Starks that Orange. “Swamp People.” marsh dried up and poke the was an attempt to blow up a on strike at Firestone. By had two houses in back. Romero is the oldest of Hunting was always done stick down holes. If they major pipeline crossing Or- capturing a girlfriend of “The Bergerons lived in nine children. Seven of the during warm weather. Alli- found an alligator, they ange County and leading to one of the strikers and one and we lived in the oth- children made it to adult- gators are cold-blooded rep- would hook and drag it out of chemical row. Some of the threatening to take away er.” hood. Romero has three sib- tiles and hibernate during the hole. Romero said the strikers obtained a supply custody of her children, Romero said his grand- lings still alive. His two the winter. holes were about a foot and a of dynamite and decided they received a confession mother died on the porch of brothers still live in John- Currently, hunting season half deep. that it would be a good idea from the young lady which the property. son’s Bayou, but his sister for alligators in southwest “To kill them, we had an to blow up the pipeline they included about four mem- The family moved from moved away. Louisiana is Sept. 1-30 each axe or a hatchet,” said Rome- thought supplied most of bers of the Firestone union. there back to Johnson’s Bay- ‘Gator hunting back then year. ro. “I can remember when I the chemicals for the plants They were arrested and in- ou in the spring of 1943, six was a tad different than to- Romero said in the early was about 10 to 12 years old, on chemical row. Fortu- months after Romero was day. It wasn’t regulated, there days, they used a 14’ pole me and daddy would go nately for the county, and LABOR Page 2A born. was no ‘season’, and they with a stainless-steel hook GATOR HUNTER Page 3A He was brought into this didn’t ‘fish’ for alligators on it. They would follow the

CMYK 2A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Covid-19 fears fuel run on feed store shelves DAVE ROGERS jectable form for cows and tors are speaking out against vomiting, diarrhea, confu- diseases seen in underdevel- FOR THE RECORD swine and in paste form for the risks associated with tak- sion, hallucination, seizures, oped countries. Lotions and horses, she said. Pill form is ing Ivermectin. even death. creams containing ivermec- Jo Harris says her family’s also available. Ivermectin overdose The drug is an anti-para- tin are also used to treat head Orange Mercantile store is Most people are after the symptoms include nauseau, sitic used to treat tropical lice and rosacea. having a run on horse, cattle injectable form, Harris says, and swine de-wormer. because it’s easier to use and “Normally, I’ll keep six or measure dosages. seven bottles on the shelf, Harris says people should and when I run out, I just or- avoid taking the cattle solu- der six more bottles and they tion labeled Ivermectin Plus come in a few days,” Harris or Ivermectin Gold. Those said. have extra ingredients not “I have ivermectin ordered suitable for humans, she since Aug. 9, and every week, said. I order some more. I’ve or- Jo Harris. “Plain ivermectin is safe,” Facebook Image. dered 36 bottles one size, 18 she said. bottles another size and two of burden. Harris said she touched off more of a third size. “For cows, pigs or horses, I a firestorm on social media “But I haven’t had any on can tell them how to use it, when she signaled her belief the shelf to sell since Aug. 9.” but I can’t tell you how to use in the benefits of taking iver- Ivermectin is sold in feed it for people,” she said. mectin. stores to deworm livestock. “But the dosages are out She said Tuesday she knew Harris says it works for hors- there, on the internet.” people who took a dose es, cattle and swine. Calls to poison control monthly as a preventive to Rightwing media has tout- centers about ivermectin ward off COVID-19. ed it as a treatment for COV- have jumped five-fold since She said she knew of a case ID-19, but it’s not approved July, according to data from where a COVID-19 sufferer to treat COVID by the U.S. the American Association of had been given hours to live, government. The US Food & Poison Control Centers. but rebounded to wellness Drug Administration tweet- A much bigger jump – after being allowed an iver- ed, “You are not a cow.” from 3,600 per week in early mectin injection. Harris can’t say for certain 2020 to 88,000 per week in Harris says she’s had cus- if the people buying ivermec- mid-August – has occurred tomers bring written doc- tin are using it as a treatment in the numbers of prescrip- tors’ prescriptions for iver- for two- or four-legged con- tions for ivermectin written mectin. sumers, but she’s knows it’s by doctors. Several epidemiologists not all being used by beasts Ivermectin comes in in- and infectious disease doc-

Labor recalled by Parker From Page 1 dicted and their trial sched- outrage about allowing these middle class our democracy uled. It fell my lot to repre- four gentlemen to go free ex- is the envy of the world. sent these four gentlemen tended to me; Shortly after We should commemorate, who pledged to me they the trial, I received more not only labor for what it has would no longer engage in than one threatening note meant to us all throughout any discriminatory or illegal telling me that I would be this nation, but not fail to re- conduct. I managed to find a killed the next time I tra- member and revere some of technical part of the crimi- versed the Orange bridge go- the great local labor leaders nal code which provided that ing into Orange County. who made it happen. Some you could not rely on a con- In spite of some bitter dis- were Teddy Bear Cox who fession of a co-conspirator or putes, labor has made life led the Building Trades one who was abetting the better for us all in Southeast Union locally, Frank Arnaud crime alone. The young la- Texas. It has made the work- and Nelson Edgerly of the In- dy’s confession was the total place safer, wages better and dustrial Workers, Harvie basis of the indictment. stopped abusive practices Parket, L.L. Roberts and Em- The district attorney was like child labor. Labor has met Shepherd of the OCAW. required, upon my motion, also helped improve our en- These gentlemen helped to dismiss all charges. The vironment. By enhancing the make life better for us all.

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master’s degree from Ste- members in their 10th year Junior Cameron Dischler Coach Smalley From Page 1 phen F. Austin State Univer- working for him, Todd scored four touchdowns sity in 2016. Trawhon and Dennis Vansa. running the ball, picking up “I’ve only coached inside Tim Erickson has been on 146 yards on 11 carries. Orange County, and I’ve nev- the staff five years. Meanwhile, junior Gavin er really considered leaving. I Chris Pachuca is in his Perri-Kocci picked up 140 like it. I like the blue-collar third years as offensive coor- yards and one score on nine work ethic of the people. It’s dinator while David Kend- carries and senior Hunter home,” Smalley said. rick came over from Port Ashworth gained 108 on 17 That’s through the good Neches-Groves to fill a va- totes and scored twice. times and bad. cant defensive coordinator Brayden Babineaux had a This being hurricane sea- spot. Troy Sumrall, a former team-high eight tackles and son, Smalley quickly remem- Nederland standout, has re- Macoy Marze added seven bers Hurricane Ike washing turned to coaching after and cornerback Tyler Sherin over and through most time away and joined Small- was named defensive MVP Bridge City homes in 2008, ey’s staff. for holding Anahuac’s 6-foot- including separate ones “We’ve got a good mix of 3 receiver to a couple of owned by him and his future guys, some who have been catches. wife, Orangefield Curricu- with me for 10 years, plus The Bobcats, competing in lum Director Kim Smalley. some new blood,” the coach Class 4A for the first time in “Ike was unbelievable,” he said. three years, finished a hurri- said, “but it makes you The same goes for his foot- cane and COVID-19 beset tougher, all those life les- ball team, which boasts 18 2020 season at 3-3 in dis- sons. You can stay down with seniors. trict, good enough for fourth self-pity or get up and go to Hunter Norwood, Coby and a playoff berth. work. Coulter, Cutler Hubbard and “People realize it gets a bit “That’s one thing I love Dylan Whitman return on tougher when you move up,” about athletics. It teaches the offensive line and led the Smalley said. “But East you so many life lessons – Bobcats to 515 yards of of- Chambers is no slouch in 3A. Orangefield Bobcat head football coach Josh Smalley looks over assignments with his players on the how to work as a team, how fense, wth just 36 coming via “Last year, we won district sideline during the season opener with Anahuac. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland to overcome adversity, all the pass. in softball and baseball and, those things that it takes to New quarterback Brayden even moving up, our sports Astrodome and play at the Smalley has been an assis- Cypress-Mauriceville, then be a successful person.” Parker passed only three program had a heck of a year. University of Texas. Just be- tant coach at his high school Vidor, and was offensive co- Smalley’s Orangefield times, completing two, and “We’re out to top that, if ing part of it was a big deal. alma mater three times, in- ordinator at Orangefield un- coaching staff includes two ran once, gaining 19 yards. we can.” “I try to tell my kids about cluding his first two years der Blake Morrison at Or- it. Most kids now, if they out of college and later stints angefield. don’t get the experience of working for head coaches He was hired as Orange- playing immediately, they Claude Tarver and Cris field’s head coach before the want to quit.” Stump. He worked at Little 2012 season. He picked up a

Gator hunter From Page 1 hunting. He would tie that ax placed on the endangered to my wrist and I would species list. Hunting was stand on top of that hole and stopped in the 60s to give the when daddy would pull him species time to replenish it- out, I would hit him in the self. The regulated hunting head with that hatchet.” resumed in 1972. Romero At that time, alligators was usually allotted 100-150 were hunted for their hides, tags a year, once hunting re- which were used to make sumed. boots, belts, and other items. He didn’t hunt last year “We’d skin them right and will not hunt this year. there and roll it up,” said The decision has nothing to Romero. They would stuff do with COVID, but the fact the hide in a backpack and go the market is full. Currently, to the next hole. “Sometimes there is an overabundance of COLUMBANUS3500.COM we’d hunt them at night with hides and alligator farms are SHOP PARTS: PARTSDONERIGHT.COM headlights.” providing all the meat need- “Grandpa was probably the ed, so the price paid to hunt- llen Romero shot this picture first one that ever ‘fished’ a ers has plummeted. of his two younger brothers, Special Edition Honda Talon gator,” said Romero. That is Rogerest (L) and Howard (R) “They’ve raised so many of the preferred method used with an alligator from a previ- them, they can’t get rid of the these days. ous season. Romero’s grand- hides,” said Romero. “They’re 1000-4 Romero said his grandfa- children now make five gener- overpopulated. They’ve got ations that have hunted Fully loaded with ther had a big alligator he alligators on Johnson’s Bayou. hides from three or four couldn’t catch. years ago they haven’t sold.” a windshield, light “Every time he tried to… them all the time,” said At one time, alligators bar, front bumper, he’d sink. So, grandpa fixed a Romero, because they could brought $80 a foot, accord- hook and a line. He saw a ing to Romero, with most ga- and winch in a spoil quickly in the heat. special edition place on the levee where [the People discovered the tors averaging 7-8’. The big- alligator] would crawl up and meat. It became a delicacy. gest alligators Romero has Viper Camo color! they hooked him.” That required them to bring caught through the years In Stock & Pieces of chicken were the entire ‘gator to buyers, have been 12’ plus. Financing placed on a hook, then the who would have refrigerated “The last year we hunted it Ready To Go! Available line was suspended from a trucks waiting to receive the was $6-7 a foot. It ain’t worth cane pole stuck in the ground bounty. it. You spend so much in gas, with clothespins a foot or “We’d put it in that refrig- boats and what have you, it LARGE SELECTION OF GENERATORS two above the water. erated truck and they would ain’t worth it. You can’t sell “When that ole gator go to a butcher shop,” said them.” Be comes up and grabs it, he Romero. “It’s changed a lot.” There currently is no up- Prepared grabs hook and all,” said Romero said they would side for Romero to hunt. He For Power Romero. “He swallows it, doesn’t eat alligator, so there also gather all the alligator Outages they don’t chew, they swal- eggs they could. is no need to hunt for per- low whole. When he swal- “We’d bring them to the sonal consumption and he lows it, he’s caught.” alligator people and they says he has all the boots, “And today, that’s the only would hatch them,” he said. belts and such made from al- way they catch ‘em,” said “They would raise them ‘til ligator hides he needs, be- Romero. They are also shot they were about 4’ then put cause they last forever. in the head today, rather 20 percent of them back in At the age of 79, will he re- than killed with an axe., the marsh.” He said the other turn to the hunt if conditions “We don’t skin them there 80 percent would be sold. improve? 1800 Strickland Drive • Orange • (409) 886-1995 anymore, we pull them in the Alligators were almost de- “If I can walk,” he replied. Open: Tuesday-Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM Closed: Sunday and Monday boat and keep them nice and pleted at one time and were cool, so we keep water on

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great personality and often made comical jokes about him- Harmon Chevy boys have purchased the Gem Jewelry, self, like why his wife Shirley forbid him from riding his Beauty College and Thrift Shop property. *****The West tractor anymore. He never met a stranger. If you ever met Orange Chiefs will be quartbacked by Ronnie Green. him you had to like him. He was as honest as the day is The coach’s son learned his quarterbacking skills playing long. Earl passed away August 25, service will be held behind quarterback Ray Pousson. ***** The Bridge City Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home Cardinals are blessed with two quarterback’s, Richard in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Our sin- Slaton and Mike Van Breeman. This is the first year at cere condolences to his wife Shirley; daughters Casey and B.C. for Coach Andy Griffin, who replaced Coach H.W. Courtney; parents Earl and Betty; and their entire family. “Chief” Wilson. *****The field general at Little Cypress is Please see obituary. What a guy. May he rest in peace. the very capable Clint Plant.

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Robert “Bobby” Dupuis, 77, of Bridge City, passed away The Stark players have had difficulty finding a punter. August 25. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday The punting duties will probably go to halfback Don Har- September 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in mon. Three quarterbacks, Allen Burkart, Sherrel Harris Orange.*****Daniel David Fells, Jr., of Bridge City passed and Chalmers Jones, plus end, Leon Parrish, have all away August 25, at age 71. A celebration of life will be held tried kicking but none were very dangerous with their foot. at Orange Boat Club, Friday, September 3, at 6:00 p.m.*****Kristi Cole Ellis, 60, of Bridge City passed away REMEMBERANCE August 25. Graveside service will be held in Effie, Louisi- ana, September 1. Visitation was held Sunday, August 29, On Sept. 2, 2007, Constable Parker P.T. Thompson at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. She is survived by passed away. Family, friends and fellow peace officers held her parents Butch and Sandra Cole, children Brittany, Tara a final service honoring him with full military rites. Par- and Mason, and their families. ticipating in the service, held at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel, were Rev. Leo Anderson, Rev. David Miller, From The Creaux’s Nest TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME Parker’s sister, Dot Hudson, and friends Van Choate and 10 Years Ago-2011 Roy Dunn, who gave the eulogy. Arrangements were made by Major Mike Broussard of Orange Police Department. LABOR DAY BOUGHT, PAID FOR Freeman Delane, age 76, died Aug. 8, 2011. At Free- They done “P.T.” proud. Hard to believe 14 years have WITH HARD WORK man’s request there will be no funeral service. Friends gone by.*****Also passing away Sept. 2, three years earlier and family are invited to join in celebrating Freeman’s in 2004, was Roy’s mother Marie. She was buried in Ab- As the years go by, celebrating the efforts of the working life at the home of cousin Corky and Betty Harmon’s, beville near her mother and family. Besides the Dunn’s men and women, who through their crafts built so much 2205 Sunset, on Saturday, Sept. 3. *****We were sorry to who attended the Louisiana service from Texas were Har- of this country, has diminished. Proud union mem- hear of the death of Vincent Bottley, 72, who passed away ry and Margie Stephens. bers went to school, worked years as apprentices and in Aug. 26. “Vince” had just buried his brother Russell a few time moved up to journeymen, totally skilled in their days before.*****We were saddened to hear about the death A FEW HAPPENINGS craft. Even today, the best skilled labor still comes of 20-year-old Amanda Kay Sharp, who passed away at from union craftsmen. What happened? Where did so home Aug. 28. Friends say she battled cancer. Aman- I spoke with Tammy Davis Monday. She and Shaun live many union jobs go? I’ll tell you, but first let me remind da was a 2010 Bridge City graduate and was attending La- in Natchez, MS. They faired well, some wind, rain but you about what life was like for working people before mar in Orange.***** Karen Jo and hubby Robert Vance, didn’t lose power. She said daughter, Abby, husband and unions were formed to protect textile workers and other off on a short vacation, visited the King Ranch. They say twins had it worse in Baton Rouge.*****Newest Tick-Tock crafts. People were worked long hours for little pay and no they had a great time. *****Of course by now we all and YouTube superstar, 18-year-old JoJo Siwa, a member benefits, fired at will for being ill and missing work and know Pat and Rosalie Clark and Mary Ann and John of the LGBTQ community, will be on Dancing With The many other abuses went on, up and down the ladder, for all Scofield always celebrate on Aug. 31.*****Another long- Stars September, 20. She will compete with a female pro- fessional partner. The same-sex pairing will be the first for crafts. Organizing was tough and took many years but time married couple is Betty and Corky Harmon. Bet- th little by little unions made life better for American fam- ty recently went to Denver for a 10-day visit to daugh- Dancing With The Stars, which marks its 30 season this ilies and produced work second to none, the world’s best ter Deb. Being the thoughtful wife she is, Betty left him a fall. Siwa’s dance pro has not been revealed. All my life I’ve craftsmen. Yet today crafts are not getting the work they note to have a good time, just don’t take on more than you watched Cajun women dance together. They just loved should be getting. Maybe they are responsible for some of can handle. I remember when young wives wouldn’t dare dancing. I have a few questions: Who will lead? How do that but for the most part many jobs have gone to cheap leave a note like that.***** Remembering folks who passed they dress? Will one dress super feminine? What shoes labor overseas where workers are treated like American away several years ago this week. Lannie Claybar died in will they wear? Maybe they will take turns leading. The workers once were. I recall when they started destroying the early morning of Sept. 6, 1969 in a Houston hospital. same-sex pairing will draw a big audience for ABC.*****A labor in the Reagan years; the common cry was “No one That was 42 years ago.***On Aug. 28, 1998, Beth Du- few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few is worth $22 an hour for just working with their hands.” gas passed away. It’s hard to believe it’s already been 13 days. Sept. 1: Debbie’s dad Bill McCorkle, celebrates, also Of course the backside of that implied they were just un- years since then that her husband Louis died.***Parker Sandy Shugart, Julie Anderson and Haley educated people who could only work with their hands. P.T. Thompson died Sept. 2, 2007.***Roy’s mom also died Aldridge.*****Sept. 2: Happy Birthday to Cody Knight, They were wrong. They were smart enough to leave this Sept. 2, 2004.*****Memory fades for Glen Campbell. Peyton Choate and Tanya Sterling.*****Sept. 3: Mayor generation the pleasures we enjoy today. I also recall some Glen was diagnosed earlier this year with Alzheimer’s T.W. Permenter celebrates today as does Tammy Ste- great Labor Day picnics, sponsored by Sen. Carl Parker, Disease. His final album, “Ghost on the Canvas” goes on vens, Ryan Fisette, Rachel Briggs and Connie with laborers, music by the Austin gang of musicians, great sale this week. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Tour will Choate.*****Sept. 4: Happy Birthday to Candi Cannon, food. Those were great days. It may never be that way take him around the world one last time. Four of his eight Ginger Williams and Shirley Coate.*****Sept. 5: Cele- again. I’m one who recognizes labor and what unions gave children are in his band. About a concert he preformed at brating today are Jason Toal, Brandon Bailey, Cindy My- us. We may not always agree with them but they earned in Biloxi Mississippi, July 15, he said, “It was wonderful, ers and Carolyn Henry.*****Sept. 6: Former sheriff Keith our respect. Senator Parker is running a column in this the acoustics were just right. I was grinning like a dog Merritt celebrates today, so does our friend Gerald Le- issue highlighting labor. I had forgotten that Parker had passing peach seeds.” Think about that last quote for a Leux also Quida Simonton, Brenda Lawson and Randy represented the four union guys who were charged with minute. I had never heard that expression but Glenn Oli- Godsy.*****Sept. 7: Happy Birthday to Karen Morse, Ter- the attempted bombing of a main line on Chemicals Row. ver says his mom used it a lot.*****Our longtime ry Childs and Eric Cox. Through the Senator’s column I learned how law enforce- friend, Mayor Essie Bellfield, stopped by. Essie came by ment was able to break the case. The real tragedy of that to tell Roy she had sent his Life’s Highway column to CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Firestone strike was that longtime sheriff Chester Holts, some of her Louisiana family, also former cotton pick- who for 20 years had the support of both labor and man- ers. Essie and Roy are longtime friends. He used to watch Otis Bilbeaux was stopped by big Chester Comeaux, agement, ended up losing both sides. Sheriff Holts had her girls for her when she had the Confectionary on 2nd. da game warden, in the Afchafalaya Basin. Otis was called on all area law enforcement for their assistance at St. in Orange next to Roy’s liquor store.*****Country leaving a lake well known for it’s bass. Otis, him, had the gate. Constable Buck Patillo was the only one who singer Chely Wright, 40, married her partner, Lauren two buckets of dem fish. Big Chester, da game warden, stayed away. Management blamed Holts for not doing Blitzer, 30. Both brides wore wedding gowns but skipped axe, “Do you got a license to catch dem fish?” enough to squash the violence; labor blamed him for the the veils. Since Wright is Christian and Blitzer is Jewish, Otis replied, “Mai, no, you see dese are my pet fish.” arrest of those involved in the bombing incident. Labor a Reverend and a Rabbi officiated. The Lesbians have Big Chester say, “Pet fish? Wat’s dat you talking about supported Buck Patillo, whose campaign was led by Bob known each other since 2010. *****Country super- hanh?” Montange, Tick Granger, Jack Pepper, H.D. Pate and star Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson are among the in- Otis say, “Every night I take dem down to da lake, let others to beat Holts. Patillo was well liked but wasn’t a ductees to the Nashville’s Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. dem swin, wen I whistle dey jump back in da bucket and knowledgeable sheriff. He lasted only one term. I have said I take dem home.” it many times Senator Carl Parker was one of the smart- 22 Years Ago-1999 Big Chester say, “Dats a bunch of hooey, fish can’t do est people I’ve ever known and the best state senator in my dat.” lifetime. He was elected when Sen. D. Roy Harrington This week the National Center of Small Communi- Otis looked at dat game warden wit sad eyes and great stepped down in a runoff with Chester Slay. W.T. Oliver ties recognized Bridge City Mayor John Dubose for out- hurt. “Well den, I’ll jus show you it really does work.” was the other candidate who ran a close third. His team of standing leadership with the “American Hometown Big Chester say, “Me, I got to see dat.” supporters joined the Parker campaign. Parker had the Leadership” award. Wal-Mart co-sponsored the award. So Otis him, he poured da fish in da lake and stood support from labor and the business community after be- A $5,000 grant was presented to Bridge City in Dubose’s waiting. After a while, da game warden turn to Otis ing elected. He was gerrymandered by a Republican ad- honor. *****High school football has two new coaches in and sad, “Well?” ministration when they changed the district to include Orange County. James Conway, Bridge City and Jeff “Well wat?” axe Otis. the Woodlands and Montgomery County and took Port Mathews, Vidor. *****Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels in- “Wen you gonna call dem back hanh?” axe Chester. Arthur out of his district. I could write a book on those vites all seniors to come enjoy the Labor Day picnic. “Call who back? Axe Otis. times. In fact, Carl is writing one. *****Steve Curl, Bridge City running back was one of “Da fish!” said Chester. district 20-4A’s leading rusher from the T-Formation. Otis calmly said, “Wat fish?” IDA FOLLOWS KATRINA’S LEAD New Coach Conway has installed the I-Formation. Block- ing up front is 6 ft. 3in., 320 pound Curt Lucia. Last sea- C’EST TOUT Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana exactly 16 son Bridge City averaged 312.7 yards per game rushing be- Longest War in U.S. History Ends years after Hurricane Katrina. Both storms hit Louisiana hind Lucia. ***** Ready to shine at LCM is the mighty on Aug. 29 as major hurricanes. Both sparked evacuations Mike’s, Michael White and Michael Rowe. Head Coach The longest war in Afghanistan, fought under four and caused significant damage. Both left New Orleans David Williams calls the Mike’s the nucleus of the Bear presidents, came to an end Monday, August 30. The without power. Rescuers in boats, helicopters and high- defense. *****Leading the Bobcat offensive line is se- 20-year-war ended just a dozen days short of the anniver- water trucks brought hundreds of people, trapped by Hur- nior Charles Chester, 5 ft. 10 in., 220 pounds. *****Jamal sary of 9-11. Twenty years after President George W. ricane Ida’s floodwaters, to safety Monday, while utility Warnell, bigger, faster, stronger for WO-S, is viewed as Bush ordered the first B-52 to bomb al-Qaida’s strong- repair crews rushed in, after the furious storm swamped one of the elite running backs in 20-4A, a district that hold, President Joe Biden delivered on his promise to end the Louisiana coast and ravaged the electrical grid in the boasts such names as Bo Wortham, PN-G, Shawnderrick the United States deployment in Afghanistan. More than stifling, late-summer heat. Residents living amid the maze Charles, Lincoln, Steven Curl, B.C. and Larnell Seine- 123,000 Americans and Afghanistan allies were evacu- of rivers and bayous along the state’s Gulf Coast retreated gal of T.J.****Gayron Allen, WO-S all state linebacker, 5 ated. Between 100 and 200 Americans are still in the desperately to their attics or roofs. Many people will be ft., 10 inches, 195 pounder, known around the state for his country. The CIA is working to locate them and get them without homes. Those who have left are asked not to re- hard hitting, will anchor the Mustang defense. out. There will be plenty of payoffs but my guess is that a turn because without electricity there is no way to make truckload of $100 bills will get the Americans out in time. repairs. FEMA will probably have to assist people to leave 42 Years Ago-1979 The Afghan forces put up no resistance when the Tala- and give them hotel vouchers and cash to survive. Recov- ban walked through the country like a hot knife in butter. ery could take months, many will remain homeless. Mary Sue Roy suffered an aneurysm while she and her President Ashraf Ghani grabbed the money and fled in husband camped at Sam Rayburn. She died Monday. She the dark of night, leaving his people to fend on their own. SERVICE TO BE HELD FOR EARL DUHON was 42 years old and was assistant to County Judge Pete The only thing worse would have been if he would have Runnels. *****Others who have passed away recently joined the mob and turned on his own government. Time We lost a friend last week who was way too young at age are Fred Bean, Paul Weidman and Mark Darby. *****Neil will prove that Biden, under the circumstances, did what 56 to leave us. I was saddened by the death of Earl Duhon, Bond recently underwent gallbladder surgery. *****Deb- he promised, to end the 20-year war. He will be criticized a friend over the last 30 years. That’s how long he had bie’s, “Little David” Fusilier is two weeks old. *****T.J. by Hannity, Tucker and the Far Right. Hannity said, “It’s worked at Dupuis before buying the station from Kenny Gunn is in a Beaumont hospital awaiting heart surgery. the most embarrassing thing ever for the United States.” Dupuis. Earl died from suffering a major stroke; he had Three bypasses are to be preformed. He must have forgotten about January 6 and the invasion previously beaten cancer, a battle lasting several years. of the U.S. Capital and who provoked it. In time Biden Earl never let anything hold him down. I was always 47 Years Ago-1974 will get good marks for doing what Trump had promised. amazed at how quickly he returned to work after having Forget the garbage, better days are ahead. You may dis- major surgery. The guy didn’t have a lazy bone in his body. The Orange Chamber is paying $50 for a new slogan to agree with some of his policies but Joe Biden is a good, Help was hard to come by so he mostly did the manual replace, “Orange, East Gateway to Texas.” Judges are Bob honest and decent man. Forty-six years in government ser- work at the station himself. He would never ask an em- Axelson, J.H. David and J.D. Stanfield. (Editor’s note: I vice has proven that. This time will pass, even though ployee to do anything he wouldn’t do himself. A full ser- wonder what slogan was chosen? I remember one that there are those who want to keep it on the front vice station job is hard work. His daughter worked along said, “Where the West Begins.” My favorite is still “Where burner.*****Have a safe holiday weekend. Take care and side of him hoping some day to pay the debt off. Earl had a the sun rises on Texas, and the stars shine first.”)*****The God bless.

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 1, 2021 5A Deaths & Memorials Miles Aubrey Hall, Jr., 91, Bridge City Miles was born in Port Arthur, Vestry of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Texas on August 6,1930 to Ger- and as a Diocesan delegate. He was a Earl “Little Earl” Duhon, III, 56, Orange tha Poole and Miles Hall, Sr. He member of the Bridge City Masonic grew up in Beaumont and moved Lodge No. 1345. Miles will be remem- Earl “Little Earl” Duhon, III, ships, and would consider his custom- to Orange with his family as a bered as a loving father and a loyal 56, of Orange, passed away on ers his own family. He did right by ev- teenager. He graduated from friend. August 25, 2021, in Beaumont. A eryone, and everyone loved him for Stark High School in 1947 and In addition to his parents, he was time of sharing memories will his warm smile and bright personali- then joined the Merchant Ma- preceded in death by his wife, Ann, begin at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, ty. Earl loved listening to country mu- rines. He served in the United and his sister, Edna Stanbrough. He is September 1, 2021, at Claybar sic and going to the deer lease, often States Air Force from 1948 to survived by his daughter, Rebecca Funeral Home in Bridge City. bringing his grandchildren up there 1952. In 1954 he married the for- Rutledge, and her husband, David, of Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., with him. His kind soul and loving mer Ann Aldredge, also of Or- Miles Hall Bridge City; his son, Miles Hall III and Wednesday, September 1, 2021, spirit will be missed for generations to ange. Together they had three children. Miles his wife, Donna, of Beaumont; and his daugh- at Claybar Funeral Home in come and he will remain in the hearts went to work for DuPont Sabine River Works ter Linda Burkom and her husband, Maury, Bridge City. of those he loved forever. in 1953 and retired in 1993. of Houston. He was the proud Pawpaw of Born in Orange, Texas, on Earl Duhon He is survived by his loving wife, He served on the boards of the DuPont eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchil- April 5, 1965, he was the son of Earl Hugh Shirley Duhon; parents, Earl and Betty Employees Recreational Association and Sa- dren. Also left to cherish his memory are his Duhon, Jr. and Betty Ann (Delahoussaye) Duhon; daughters, Casey Tally and husband bine Federal Credit Union. He also a member nephew, R.B. Stanbrough of Austin, and his Duhon. To put it simply, Earl was a good ole Blake and Courtney Telles and husband Josh; for many years of Southeast Officials Foot- dear friend of more than 85 years, Johnny family man. He had a heart of gold and his grandchildren, Chrislynn Tally, Paisley ball Association (SOFA) and as such refereed Smalley, and his wife, Barbara, of Beaumont. family reigned number one in his life. Earl Telles, Sofia Tally, Maddox Tally and Cody high school football all over Southeast Texas. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., with a adored the family he made and was incredi- Telles; sister, Jessica LeJeune and husband Miles enjoyed sports, especially golf, and memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m., bly proud to be theirs. His happy place was Terry; and niece, Rebekah Comeaux; along loved to watch the Bridge City Cardinals. Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Paul’s being surrounded by his wife, children and with numerous cousins, and extedned family A devout Christian, Miles prayed faithful- Episcopal Church in Orange. Memorial con- grandchildren and even his daughter, Casey’s and friends. ly, and led his family to the knowledge and tributions may be sent to St. Paul Episcopal doberman, no matter the time or day. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions love of God. For decades Miles served on the Church in Orange. Earl worked for Dupuis Tire and Service can be directed to the family to assist with Center in Bridge City for over 30 years, going funeral expenses or to Team 409 Search and on to purchase the business in July of 2016. Rescue at www.team409searchandrescue. Within the walls of his homegrown tire shop, org. he formed many friendships and relation- Mary Ellen Sneed, 83, Bridge City Mary Ellen Sneed, 83, of her journey through life. Bridge City, went to her eternal She was preceded in death by her home with Jesus Christ her Sav- parents, Walter and Audrey Peveto; ior on August 23, 2021 in Port loving husband of 61 years, Martin Arthur. Sneed, Sr.; son, Martin Sneed, Jr.; Funeral services will be 2:00 daughter, Edith Faye; grandson, Mar- p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021, tin Sneed III; brothers, Walter Peveto, at Claybar Funeral Home in Thomas Peveto and Vernon Peveto; Bridge City. Officiating will be and sister, Barbara Jones. Pastor Johnathan Green of An- She is survived by her children, chor Church in Beaumont. Buri- Clyde Sneed and wife Judy of Bridge al will follow at Hillcrest Memo- Mary Sneed City and Audrey Peck and husband rial Gardens. Charles of Evadale; daughter-in-law, Stacey Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 Henderson; grandchildren, Christopher p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021 at Claybar Sneed and wife Brandy, Shacail Sonnier and Funeral in Bridge City. husband Josh, Joshua Roy, Blake Roy and wife Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 10, Sammie, Samantha Roy, Laysha Wilson and 1938, she was the daughter of Walter Peveto Sean Sneed and wife Danielle; 18 great- and Audrey (Hebert) Peveto. Mary was a fun- grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Christine loving woman who danced and laughed her Vance and Glynda Peveto. way through life. She loved to keep active, of- The family of Mary would like to extend a ten attending festivals, dancing every Friday special thank you for the around the clock night at Larry’s French Market and regularly care that was provided to their mother. Spe- doing aerobics. Mary had a heart of gold and cial thanks goes to Jeannie Martin, Jaycee, a servant’s heart, and often cooked dinner for Ragen, Amy, Mary, Laura, Lois, Lexi, Madi- her husband and his coworkers at the ship- son, Hannah, Cali, Brittany and Becky. Spe- yard. She worked at Palais Royal for some cial thanks also to Bonne Vie Nursing Home’s time and loved meeting new people through staff, Kenny and Shawnda Blanda, Natalie, her job. Mary will be deeply missed by all De, Adrena, Anita, Nae and the caregivers of those she made connections with through Amedysis Hospice. Betty Simon, 63, Orange Betty Simon, 63, of Orange, and made sure no one was left hungry. passed away on August 26, 2021, She was also a great mentor and leader in Port Arthur, Texas. A grave- and will be missed dearly by all who side service will be held at 10:00 knew and loved her. a.m., Wednesday, September 1, She was preceded in death by her 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Gar- parents, Hadley Jack Gradney and El- dens in Orange. Officiating will vina Fontenot; and sister, Brenda be Glynn Anderson. Born in La- Thomas. She is survived by her loving fayette, Louisiana, on October husband, Raymond Simon; children, 22, 1957, she was the daughter of Brian Simon and Ashley Sanchez of Hadley Jack Gradney and Elvina Groves, TX, Kimberly Hailey and hus- Fontenot. Betty was a dedicated Betty Simon band Justin of Nederland, TX, and Jen- employee at Honeywell. She was a very hard nifer Rowe and husband Michael of Bridge worker, and was always there if you needed a City, TX; grandchildren, Dillon Nickel, hand. Betty loved her family with all her Emma Hailey, Madison Rowe, Bailey Rowe, heart, especially when it came to spoiling her and one on the way; brother, Laney Roy Grad- grandkids. She was everyones grandmother, ney; sisters, Louella Anderson and Linda An- never knowing a stranger and always making derson and husband Glynn. you feel right at home. Betty loved to cook

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Orange County Church Directory ment because they had been brothers and sisters will draw told they could not gather for the lines in different places worship at all. I think at that than we will, and that this point we had moved into the does not necessarily make Where We Draw The Line realm of Acts 4–5, and the line them wrong. Sometimes it is needed to be drawn. straightforward to see where Alistair Begg nothing much; rather, it was At the same time, the man- the line must be, but not al- Pastor, Chagrin Falls, Ohio an external outworking of date in my home state of Ohio ways, and our unity depends desiringGod.org their deeply held convictions was that if we gathered in pub- on humbly recognizing the about what it meant to belong lic spaces like a church build- difference. What does it look like to live to God. Apparently for Daniel, ing, we should wear masks and as a Christian in a society that to give up control of his diet keep physical distance. We Delivered Through the Fire increasingly does not like what was to go against his con- submitted to that, for that Christians believe, what we science and compromise on seemed like a Romans 13 mo- What does it look like to live say, and how we live? Or to put his identity as a follower of the ment, and did not seem, for as a Christian in a society that it another way: What do we do one true God, in a way that the the time, like a place to draw a does not like what Christians when we realize that the place name change did not. line. (Not everyone would believe, what we say, and how we are living is less and less When it came to his pray- agree, of course!) we live? It means knowing like Jerusalem, and more and ing, Daniel was facing direct It is worth asking ourselves: God as Daniel did — that God more like Babylon? intimidation — and he refused What am I naturally inclined is in control, that he will keep For centuries in the West, to bow before it. The edict the toward? Some of us will be his promises. He may at times and perhaps particularly in king made was not aimed at more tempted to draw lines deliver his people from the the United States, Christians the public good, but at the ex- and take on fights when faith- fire, but if not, he will always those of Babylon — and they from our pulpits, and so on. have enjoyed being in the altation of his name above fulness doesn’t require it. Re- deliver us through the fire. accepted it. Their food was to Those crises will reveal rooms where things happen. God’s (Daniel 6:6–9). And member the apostle Paul’s If we know God in this way, be that of Babylon — and Dan- what is inside us. Don’t as- But now the wind of society is Daniel drew the line at giving charge: “So far as it depends we will be willing to draw a iel and his friends drew the sume you’ll stand firm in less at our backs and more in the impression that he was in on you, live peaceably with all” line. We will be ready to wres- line there. those moments. Equally, don’t our faces. agreement with the edict and (Romans 12:18). tle with exactly where to draw “Daniel resolved that he assume you will have to give For the first time, perhaps, that his allegiance to God Others, perhaps especially that line, asking him for wis- would not defile himself with in. Resolve now. Think we need to learn how to live came second to his obedience those used to living in a nation dom. At times the lines may be the king’s food, or with the through where to draw the well in Babylon. And we find to the king. And so he contin- whose moral codes have been drawn in different places, but wine that he drank” (Daniel lines you will not cross. the resources to do so in God’s ued to pray, as before. broadly Christian, will be drawn they should be, and 1:8). Daniel said, I can do this, word. The experience of most What do we see? The line is tempted to keep our heads crossed they must not be. That and I can absorb that, but I Learn Where to of God’s people for most of the to be drawn where we are told down and make compromises is how we live faithfully in cannot go any further. I have Draw the Line Scriptures was that of living as to disobey God; it is also to be when faithfulness looks like Babylon as we walk forward drawn a line; I will not cross it, a minority in a society that at drawn where we are asked to drawing a line and gently but toward our home in the New and I am taking my stand here. How do we know where to best did not understand them, compromise on a matter that firmly refusing to cross it. Jerusalem. A dead fish flows with the cur- draw those lines? Sometimes, and at worst actively opposed our conscience tells us will Those of us inclined this way rent; it takes a live fish to swim it is straightforward. When them. undermine our identity as a may need to learn to say “no” against the stream. Daniel and God’s word tells us to do We have much to learn, for Christian. We cannot be in- regardless of the cost to repu- Alistair Begg is the senior his friends drew their line, and something, we obey our King. instance, from the first exiles timidated to quietly accede to tation, bank account, or even pastor of Parkside Church in they would not cross it, what- But sometimes, it is not so of Israel — Daniel and his gen- something that will elevate freedom, for “we must obey Cleveland, Ohio, the Bible ever the consequences. simple. After all, compromise eration. And one lesson of man over God. This is how we God rather than men” (Acts teacher at “Truth For Life,” This is faithful living in un- is not always wrong. There is a Daniel for our increasingly avoid the pressure to com- 5:29). and the author of Brave by godly surroundings — other- hill to die on, but not every hill post-Christian day is this: pletely privatize our faith Whatever our disposition, Faith: God-Sized Confidence wise known as the Christian is that hill. know God and his word, know while also resisting the temp- we do need to remember that in a Post-Christian World. where to draw your lines, and life. It is what Peter called his Daniel allowed himself to be tation to overly politicize our don’t cross them. first readers to do: “Live for taken into the service of the faith. the rest of the time in the flesh Babylonian state, to be educat- Resolve to Draw the Line no longer for human passions ed as a Babylonian, and to be Time for Both but for the will of God,” he renamed with a Babylonian Harvest Chapel We cannot overstate the wrote — even though, he name. 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KAZ’S KORNER Coach McGuire’s Joe Kazmar opening victory For The Record There’s no doubt Andy Brown that the Alabama For The Record Crimson Tide under Joe Kazmar Head Coach Nick Saban The Bridge City Cardinals opened up the season with a vic- deserves to be the No. 1 team in the tory on the road in Buna. It was the first win for first-year nation before their 2021 season begins Head Football Coach Cody McGuire. on Saturday. After a slow start in the first quarter, the Cardinals fell be- But one of the big question marks hind 0-14 going into the second quarter.The BC offense start- facing us preseason prognosticators is ed to pick up steam in the second by driving down the field can the LSU Tigers rebound from and capping off the drive with a 16 yard touchdown rush. their mediocre 5-5 record last season, Two plays later, the Cardinals notched another TD courtesy after going undefeated and winning of a 33-yard pick-six from Rayburn Hebert. After the PAT the the national title the year before? Cardinals tied it at 14 leading into the half. The answer could very well be “NO” Coming out of the half, both offenses sputtered, but Bray- to both situations according to two ar- lon Collins and the Cardinal defense provided a spark with ticles in Sunday’s edition of the Hous- his own 56-yard interception touchdown return. After a ton Chronicle. failed two-point conversion, the score was at 20 -14. There’s no better coach in college football than Saban, who has won an LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron’s future at LSU could very well be on the line if the Tigers A clutch defensive stand gave the ball back to Ethan Oce- don’t come back from last season with a vengeance. guera and the offense. The Cardinals drove down the field unbelievable six national champion- and capped off the drive with a 10-yard rushing TD from JS ships since 2009, with only two com- his offensive coordinator Steve Sarki- Alabama out of any serious title con- Bearden bringing the score to 27 - 14. ing in consecutive years (2011 and sian, who took over the reins of the tention,” the article points out. Buna tried to claw back but the Cardinal defense stepped 2012). Of course, every other football Texas Longhorns. The article predicted that up and put any hopes of a Cougar victory to rest with another program in the nation would love that “Plenty of disgruntled Houston Tex- top-ranked Alabama slips up at No. 6 interception from Gavin Garrett. “only”. ans fans—these days a redundancy— Texas A&M on Oct 9 which would The Cardinals start off the season (1-0) and will play Tark- Don’t forget, Alabama won the na- will proclaim to Saban that Sarkisian’s mean that Saban finally loses to one of ington (0-1) in the home opener at Larry Ward Stadium. tional title last year and has a huge target on its back for 2021.And Saban replacement at offensive coordinator, Bill O’Brien, will automatically keep KAZ’S KORNER Page 3B BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS Page 2B had to replace most of his offense and

West Hardin last week and should keep their winning streak Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast . . . alive at home Friday night if they don’t get over-confident. H LAMAR UNIVERSITY over NORTH AMERICAN UNIVERSITY H WEST ORANGE-STARK OVER H WOODVILLE over ORANGEFIELD LITTLE CYPRESS MAURICEVILLE The Cardinals have been working real hard lining up their The Eagles were outscored by another talented group of offense and defense for this opening game at Provost-Um- To get their only points of the game on the opening kickoff Eagles last week at Newton and will try to take out their frus- phrey Stadium Saturday and should have the home fans feel- created a huge concern for the Mustangs’ coaching staff in trations on the visiting Bobcats Friday night. But don’t sell ing good when the final gun sounds. their weather-shortened 14-6 loss at Nederland Friday night. the ‘Cats short, they are more than capable of staging a huge As a result, the coaches will make it a tough week of practice upset H MCNEESE STATE OVER FLORIDA WEST on the team. And the team will make it a tough night on the H VIDOR over BELLAIRE EPISCOPAL visiting LC-M Battlin’ Bears Friday night at Dan Hooks Sta- Hopefully the Cowboys won’t be looking ahead to next dium in West Orange. week’s big game at LSU and take care of business in this The Pirates came out on top in their scoring match with home opener at Cowboy Stadium. H BRIDGE CITY over TARKINGTON Silsbee last week and should be able to handle this foe much better defensively. AREA HIGH SCHOOLS— It’s always great to open the season with a resounding vic- H DEWEYVILLE over CUSHING tory—especially on the road—which should make things PN-G over Beaumont United, Beaumont West Brook over much better for the Cardinals for their home opener Friday Tomball Memorial, Port Arthur Memorial over Barbers Hill, night. The Pirates looked mighty powerful in their road win at SEE KAZ’S FEALESS FORECAST Page 2B LIKE NEW TRUCKS LABOR DAY SALE Shop Our Full Line Of New & Preowned Cars and Trucks SabineRiverFord.com 1601 GREEN AVENUE • ORANGE (409) 883-3581

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them; the training is great in- the hunt takes a back seat to surance against a possible the camaraderie. Despite all Dove hunters beat the odds bad situation. Now with all the challenges that dove Outdoors The state of Texas has plenty the bad things that can hap- hunters face the sport still Captain Chuck Uzzle of public land to hunt and pen and all the things that has a special place in many some of these areas hold make this hunting season Texans hearts. Just as a re- For The Record good populations of doves if tough dove season is still an minder do not forget to pur- you know where to look. The enjoyable experience. Dove chase your new hunting and The sleek only problem with public season signifies the begin- fishing licenses for 2021-22. silhouette land is that you are compet- ning of the new hunting sea- And yes, contrary to what the coasted over ing with every other person son and multitudes of Texas current president and his the tree line who is in the same situation hunters in the North zone group of leftists that are cur- with that fa- and those really aren’t good took advantage last weekend rently trying to undo Ameri- miliar dart- odds. The alternative to pub- as they opened with fantastic ca think you must show your ing flight lic land is leased property, results. South zone hunters personal identification to pattern, the both season and day. Now if hope to duplicate that stellar purchase a hunting license. volley of shots only con- you have spent any time in start in a few days as they get The same group of folks who firmed the obvious and the the field in this part of the their turn to crank up the scream “voter suppression” dove continued on its way to- world the thought of leasing new season. The thought of because they are being asked ward the stock tank to get a land for dove hunting is heading to the field for an af- to properly identify them- much needed drink. This about as appealing as driving ternoon session of dove hunt- selves at the polls will actual- scene is played out thousands down the road and emptying Dove season in the North zone opened Sept. 1, while those ing with friends is one of the ly have to identify themselves of times in the state of Texas your wallet out the window. of us in the South zone will wait until Sept. 14. most enjoyable experiences if they want to buy a hunting as hunters take to the field Quality dove leases in east hunters can have. The fellow- license. Now I truly doubt suffering the effects of a long ber is not a cool month in our the ever popular snakes. In- Texas are about as common ship and conversation that that many of them will par- off season without much, if neck of the woods. Both sect bites are one thing, snake as unicorns so when hunters takes place in a dove field is take in hunting due to the any, practice. Shooting these hunters and dogs need to go bites are a whole different find a good one they tend to like nowhere else. Dove hunt- fact that they are against the fast flying birds is enough of into the field prepared for problem. If you plan on tak- guard them fiercely. The day ers don’t need to be overly 2nd amendment but that’s a a challenge without any other some hot temperatures, and ing a dog in the field with you lease option is probably the quiet, super camoed, or even debate for another column. interference, like most dove all the things that go with be prepared with a first aid best choice for local hunters; scent free because it really Just be sure you have your hunters already knows there heat. Plenty of water is a ne- kit, it could really be a life- many reputable land owners doesn’t matter. Hunters talk new license before you hit the are plenty of other things to cessity, especially for your saver. Many south Texas will give a fair assessment of freely among each other and field and check to be sure get in the way. Without a dog because they can over- hunters take the initiative to the dove population and often carry on good natured your gun will only hold 3 doubt the biggest challenge heat quicker than you realize. have their dogs “de-snaked” make choosing a field a sim- “trash talking” sessions about shells. Those two things cost for local hunters when it Other nasty critters that by a professional trainer. The pler task. Another one of the one another’s shooting skills. hunters more tickets on comes to dove season is find- thrive in the heat are insects dogs are conditioned not to difficulties that face dove The environment is com- opening day than anything ing real estate to hunt on. such as ticks, mosquitoes and pick up snakes or get near hunters is the heat; Septem- pletely casual and sometimes and are easily avoided.

Lutheran 20 Hardin 14 Kountze 7 Bridge City Cardinals, local scores, schedules From Page 1B Splendora 27 North Forest Newton 46 Woodville 26 6 West Rusk 38 East Cham- • Defensive standouts: 160 yards and rushed for an- outs: Victor Hernandez con- Orangefield 46 Anahuac Coldspring 14 Hardin-Jef- bers 14 JS Bearden 3 sacks & 11 tack- other 129 yards while tack- verted 3 PATs on 3 attempts. 13 ferson 0 les, with a forced fumble. ing on 1 TD. JS Bearden Deweyville 36 West Har- PA Memorial 27 Lancaster WEEK 2 SCHEDULE Braylon Collins: 1 Int TD, scored a rushing TD on 19 WEEK 1 RESULTS din 12 7 Rayburn Hebert: 1 Int TD & yards. Deegan King had 1 re- Vidor 51 Silsbee 48 PN-G 14 Jasper 7 LC-M at WO-S 6 tackles, Gavin Garrett 2 ception for 67 yards. Kyler Nederland 14 WO-S 6 Hargrave 28 Liberty 0 Bmt Kelly 49 Evadale 6 Orangefield at Woodville ints Garlaska had 3 receptions Bridge City 27 Buna 14 Somerville 38 Hull-Dais- Lumberton 31 Columbus Tarkington at Bridge City • Offensive Standouts: for 31 yards. LC-M 26 Hamshire-Fan- etta 10 19 Hou. Episcopal at Vidor Ethan Oceguera passed for • Special Teams Stand- nett 6 Livingston 45 Concordia Kirbyville 17 Hemphill 16 Cushing at Deweyville

Massachusetts, Missouri nois, Clemson over Georgia, Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast From Page 1B over Central Michigan, Mis- Southern Miss over South- sissippi State over Louisiana ern Alabama, Texas A&M Nederland over Houston Kountze, Newton over Di- Ohio State over Minnesota Kentucky over Louisiana- Tech, Texas over Louisiana- over Kent State, LSU over Austin, Coldspring over boll, Warren over Evadale. (all Thursday); North Caroli- Monroe, Oklahoma over Tu- Lafayette, Southern Cal over UCLA, BYU over Arizona, Lumberton, Silsbee over Jas- na over Virginia Tech, Wake lane, Wisconsin over Penn San Jose State, Purdue over California over Nevada, San per, Houston Wheatley over COLLEGE—Rutgers over Forest over Old Dominion, State, Arkansas over Rice, Oregon State, Texas Tech Diego State over New Mexi- Hamshire-Fannett, East Temple, Central Florida over Duke over Charlotte and Oregon over Fresno State, over Houston, Baylor over co State and Washington Chambers over Hardin-Jef- Boise State, Appalachian Northwestern over Michigan West Virginia over Mary- Texas State, Syracuse over State over Utah State (all ferson, Liberty over Madi- State over East Carolina, State (all Friday); Michigan land, Iowa over Indiana, Cin- Ohio, Auburn over Akron, Sat.); Notre Dame over Flori- sonville, Hemphill over North Carolina State over over Western Michigan, cinnati over Miami, O., Mar- Illinois over UTSA, Florida da State (Sunday); Ole Miss Buna, Shepherd over Kir- South Florida, Tennessee Army over Georgia State, shall over Navy, Alabama over Florida Atlantic, Geor- over Louisville (Monday). byville, West Hardin over over Bowling Green and Kansas State over Stanford, over Miami, Pittsburgh over gia Tech over Northern Illi-

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 1, 2021 3B TPWD votes to protect habitat near Guadalupe River Critical endangered species habitat was slated for a new subdivision

Larry Johnson “This is perhaps the most significant ac- ing, fortunately our state can keep its wilder- For The Record tion the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- ness if our elected and appointed officials ment has taken on land conservation in choose to act. AUSTIN --- The Texas Parks and Wildlife years. Thanks to the TPWD commissioners, In the coming months, the Legislature will Department (TPWD) voted to protect 515 the Nature Conservancy and others, this meet to decide how to spend almost $16 bil- acres of land near Guadalupe River State beautiful land will now remain protected lion in federal funds from the American Res- Park slated for a new housing development. from development and, hopefully, eventually cue Plan. Of that money, $12.2 billion is The development could have led to pollution open to the public as parkland. available for general government programs, of the Honey Creek and the Guadalupe River Every day, expanding cities and towns re- which includes state parks and facilities, ac- and destroyed habitat for endangered wild- place wild places at a staggering 10 acres per cording to policy think tank Texas 2036. If life such as the Golden Cheeked Warbler, hour. Today, we simply do not have enough we spent just 2 percent of those funds on Guadalupe Bass and Texas Salamander. public wild areas for our growing population growing our state parks system, we could get Environment Texas Conservation Associ- to enjoy. It can take months to book a camp- a serious jump start on building up the park ate Seth Billingsley, who testified in support site and visitors often face long lines to enter system to meet our state’s increasing de- of the acquisition at today’s commission parks and are sometimes even turned away. mand for public lands.” meeting, released the following statement: While Texas’ growth shows no signs of slow-

ly as 2022 and probably no later than 2023, Dak will win “The NFL Comeback Player of Kaz’s Korner From Page 1B A&M and Texas are expected to return to the Year”. their traditional Thanksgiving weekend ri- his assistants, Jimbo Fisher. Saban begins yards and the Bulldogs’ quarterback K.J. valry. JUST BETWEEN US… this season 23-0 against his one-time assis- Costello didn’t even close out the season as After failing miserably to sweep the Texas tant coaches now running their new pro- the 4-7 team’s starting quarterback. The Ti- Rangers in Arlington last weekend, the Hous- The Houston Texans finally played an ex- grams. Alabama opens its season Saturday at gers will seek revenge Sept. 25 when they ton Astros take their 5 ½ -game lead over hibition game against a team with its start- home against top-25-ranked Miami and is a open SEC play at Mississippi State. Oakland to the Left Coast again with series ing quarterback and most offensive and de- 17 ½ point favorite. Besides getting rid of Pelini, Orgeron only at Seattle Monday-Wednesday and then fensive starters. It just happened to be against Sunday’s story on LSU pretty much de- has three assistant coaches remaining from move on to play the slumping San Diego Pa- the World Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers scribes what the Bayou Bengals must do with his 2019 team and Orgeron repeatedly has dres. and their 44-year-old MVP quarterback Tom the headline “Geaux Big or Geaux Home.” missed his mark in his hires since. Dallas Cowboys idiot owner Jerry Jones Brady, who moved the team to 91 and 94 Head Coach Ed Orgeron’s future at LSU There still are plenty of fans who rooted claims that quarterback Dak Prescott will be first-half touchdown drives and then sat could very well be on the line if the Tigers for the Chinese Bandits Defense from the “good to go” for the season’s opener. So, if down for the remainder of the game which don’t come back from last season with a ven- late 1950’s and early 1960’s. And they contin- Jerry Jones says it, there must be some prob- the Bucs won 23-16. The game was not as geance. ue to demand great winning football from lem we don’t know about. However, ESPN’s close as the final score indicated. After allowing a program-worst 34.9 their Tigers. ‘First Take’ show Monday morning predicted points per game in 2020 and tied for 98th na- In fact, plenty of longtime observers be- tionally with doormat Arkansas, Orgeron’s lieve that if Orgeron falters in 2021, Louisi- first move was to fire first-year defensive co- ana-Lafayette’s Billy Napier will be ready to ordinator Bo Pelini--who had been fired as take over at a moment’s notice, according to the head coach at Nebraska--and replacing the Chronicle’s article. him with Daronte Jones, who was the Min- “There’s also the notion that LSU athletic nesota Vikings’ secondary coach. director Scott Woodward will at least make a “We’re going to simplify stuff; we want our run at Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher just as players to have their cleats in the grass,” Org- Woodward did while in the same role at eron told the press. “We’re going to play a lot A&M when Fisher was at Florida State,” the more zone—and we’re going to let our guys article concluded. play the ball in front of us, and make plays.” When fifth-year senior quarterback Myles KWICKIES… Brennan broke his arm just before camp started, it threw the job to sophomore Max In preparation for Saturday’s season open- Johnson for Saturday’s opener at UCLA. But er at UCLA, LSU relocated its football opera- Orgeron is really high on true freshman Gar- tions to NRG Stadium in Houston due to rett Nussmeier from Flower Mound Marcus Hurricane Ida. The Tigers will practice three High School. days at the Texans’ facilities and then leave Last season got started on the wrong foot directly for UCLA. when LSU lost 44-34 to Mississippi State at Texas A&M and LSU have been playing Baton Rouge. It was one of the Tigers’ most their annual series on Thanksgiving or the embarrassing moments after the defense Thanksgiving weekend since 2013. But with surrendered an SEC-record 623 passing Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC as ear- Here to help life go right. Get Better Rates On Your Home and Auto Insurance From People You Know And A Name You Trust.

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CMYK 4B - The Record • Week of Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Can you get salmonella from your backyard chickens? Avoid salmonella infections from backyard poultry with basic hygiene after handling birds, eggs, meat

Adam Russell ads, you really don’t know cramps and diarrhea typical- Texas A&M AgriLife where they are coming ly emerge six hours to six from,” he said. “There are no days after exposure For those with backyard assurances of testing for dis- Illness typically lasts up to poultry, like chickens or eases or the health status of a week, and most people re- ducks, a Texas A&M AgriL- the bird.” cover without treatment. But ife expert encourages taking Coufal recommends pur- salmonella infections can precautions against salmo- chasing birds from hatcher- spread to the intestine and nella exposure as cases spike ies or breeders certified bloodstream in severe cases across the U.S. through the National Poul- that require hospitalization. The Centers for Disease try Improvement Plan, NPIP. Children under the age of Control and Prevention re- NPIP certification ensures 5 and older adults or those ported an uptick in salmo- birds are from healthy breed- with compromised immune nella cases, 672, with 157 er flocks tested for severe systems may be more sus- hospitalizations and two diseases. However, NPIP cer- ceptible to salmonella infec- deaths in 47 states, including tification does not guarantee tions, according to the CDC. 12 cases in Texas. There have birds are completely free of “Salmonella recalls on been 198 new cases since salmonella. poultry products or in let- June 24. tuce, tomatoes or peaches One in four cases involved Salmonella pop up from time to time, children under age 5, accord- and that’s due to testing re- ing to the report. symptoms quirements,” he said. “Test- Craig Coufal, Ph.D., Texas ing in backyard flocks is not A&M AgriLife Extension Handling poultry is not prevalent, so again the focus Service poultry specialist the only way salmonella is needs to be on hygiene and and associate professor in spread, but according to the exposure prevention, espe- the Texas A&M College of CDC, it is the most likely way cially for those with weaker to be exposed. Symptoms in- Agriculture and Life Scienc- Backyard chickens owners are advised to wash their hands thoroughly after handling or working immune systems.” es Department of Poultry around their animals. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie) cluding fever, stomach Science, Bryan-College Sta- tion, said a recent increase in than 1,100 cases in 2019, in- should be washed thorough- salmonella cases serves as a cluding two deaths. ly with warm, running water, reminder that people should More than 30% of those then dried with paper or YOUR FULL SERVICE take simple sanitation pre- cases resulted in hospitaliza- cloth towels that will not cautions after visiting or tions. come in contact with your KITCHEN APPLIANCE CENTER cleaning their chicken coop “The numbers can fluctu- hands or kitchen surfaces or even simply handling the ate, but every infection is before storing in the refriger- birds, eggs and meat. preventable as long as people ator. Sanitizing wipes are “Some outbreaks are worse LEADING BRANDS, are mindful when they han- also a good option. than others, but hundreds of dle the birds or fresh eggs infections happen every and meat,” he said. How to prevent and year,” he said. “Many people, LOW PRICES! especially new producers Prevent salmonella treat salmonella in who are unfamiliar with poultry poultry, don’t take simple with smarts, soap steps to prevent exposure.” and warm water Practicing good hygiene at Getting salmonella the coop can also help pro- FREE Despite salmonella’s pres- tect backyard flocks from Same Day from backyard ence, residents with back- exposure to salmonella and chickens yard chicken flocks can other bacteria and viruses, Local Delivery greatly reduce the risk of in- Coufal said. Poultry produc- fection by taking simple pre- ers should not share equip- The popularity of back- cautions, Coufal said. Pet- ment or materials with other Great yard chicken flocks has in- ting or holding live birds, producers. If sharing equip- creased over the last several Selection handling farm fresh eggs or ment, such as a coop, is nec- years, Coufal said. The rising working in areas frequented essary, it should be cleaned Of Quality number of salmonella out- by birds, such as the coop, thoroughly and sanitized Pre-Owned breaks shows there is contin- can expose people to salmo- with a bleach-based cleaner. ued need for public educa- Appliances nella. Similarly, visiting neigh- tion about ways to avoid ex- Coufal said toddlers boring poultry production posure through basic hy- should never be allowed to areas or neighbor’s coops giene. handle poultry because of could also lead to transfer of The true number of sick the likelihood of exposure. pathogens if precautions, people in any salmonella And adults and children such as changing shoes or outbreak is likely much high- should never kiss a chicken clothes, are not taken to pre- er than reported because or baby chick or duckling. vent transmission, he said. many people recover without “The number of children Coufal also recommends Harry’s medical care and are not under age 5 being infected backyard producers pur- tested, according to the re- always jumps out at me,” he chase their chicks, ducklings port. Among 423 people in- said. “But the data makes and other fowl from reputa- Appliance & Service terviewed, 292, or 69%, re- sense because parents think ble sources. ported contact with back- it is cute for the kids to hold “When you buy birds at a yard poultry before getting 302 North 10th Street • Orange • 886-4111 or pet the birds, but then the flea market or in the want sick. child puts their fingers in Most chickens, ducks and their mouth and are poten- turkeys carry some form of tially infected. It’s playing the more than 2,000 types of with fire.” salmonella, Coufal said. It’s a Coufal said the key to naturally occurring part of avoiding exposure is preven- their microbial flora. Birds tative hygiene, including are carriers so they typically hand washing with water as don’t show signs of the bac- warm as you can tolerate and teria. preventing salmonella from Coufal said unusually high entering the home. number of infections in 2020 Routine precautions like likely correlated with the in- removing clothes worn in creased number of new back- the coop or while handling yard flocks established dur- birds, especially shoes, be- ing the pandemic. fore entering the home can The CDC reported more also reduce chances of expo- than 1,700 cases, including sure, he said. Fresh eggs one death, in 2020 and more

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My 5-Cents The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join us in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabe- State Senator Robert Nicholds tes, eat healthy and much more to control your diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes on October 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, and 19th and will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They will be held at the Raymond Gould Community Center at 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX. Call the Ex- tension Office at 409-882-7010 to sign-up for this series. On August 27, 1908, Lyndon Baines John- charges, son was born near Johnson City, Texas. LBJ building bor- would go on to become a US Congressman, der barriers, US Senator, the Vice President under Presi- and deploy- dent John F. Kennedy, and finally the Presi- ing addition- dent of the United States. His birthday is cel- al state ebrated as a state holiday. troopers to the border to help with the crisis. This bill would also repay the transfer of Here are five things happening around $250 million that came from the Texas De- your state: partment of Criminal Justice in June that was a down payment for border wall construc- 1. Elections bill advances tion. In addition, Governor Abbott has de- in the House ployed 2,500 National Guard members and 1,000 DPS employees to patrol the southern The House is set to consider Senate Bill 1, border region as part of Operation Lone Star. the election integrity and security bill. It The increased funding would allow the state passed the House Committee on Constitu- to stem the flow of illegal immigration and tional Rights and Remedies chaired by Rep. proactively build infrastructure to reduce an Trent Ashby this week and will be voted on influx in the future. the floor soon. The bill ensures that early voting hours are standardized and expanded 4. Staying prepared during statewide. It also protects the sanctity of the hurricane season ballot by strengthening the requirements for mail-in voting by adding identification re- As hurricane season continues, it’s impor- quirements to mail-in ballots. Voters would tant to always be prepared before a storm oc- simply have to include either their drivers li- curs. For example, it’s possible East Texas cense number or identification card number may be impacted by a potential storm that is on their ballot and application. Those with- currently forming in the gulf this weekend. out either can use the last four digits of their While it’s currently a Tropical Depression, Social Security numbers. The bill also bans experts expect it to strengthen into a Tropi- drive-through voting with exceptions for cal Storm and maybe even a hurricane. The those with disabilities. This bill makes it eas- Gulf Coast is in the cone of uncertainty for ier to vote and harder to cheat. this storm, so East Texans are encouraged to be vigilant. Here are a few tips to prepare be- 2. Remain in Mexico policy rein- fore the storm from the Texas Hurricane stated by Supreme Court Center: - Put together an emergency supply kit - Create a communication plan with your This week, the US Supreme Court reinstat- family - Sign up for your community or ed the Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP), county warning system - Know flood risks in also known as the Remain in Mexico policy, your area - Know your evacuation routes - that was first introduced by the Trump ad- Keep important documents in a waterproof ministration. It requires asylum seekers at container - Follow weather alerts As always, the southern border to wait in Mexico while stay safe, follow local orders, and be extreme- their claims are evaluated by US authorities. ly cautious of any water on roads. Remember, Earlier this month, Texas and Missouri asked turn around don’t drown. a lower federal court to examine the process under which the Biden administration re- 5. Tax relief bills advance in the versed the policy. That court found that the House Biden administration failed to follow proper procedures in canceling the policy and that This week the House considered three bills the alternative of paroling asylum applicants that would give property tax relief to elderly into the US may violate federal law. Texas and disable Texans and new home owners. and Missouri argued at the Supreme Court Senate Bill 8, Senate Bill 12, and Senate Joint that the MPP & eliminated the free ticket; Resolution 2 all take aim and relieving the into the United States and served to discour- property tax burden many Texans feel. Sen- age such futile and dangerous journeys. ate Bill 8 allows homeowners to claim their homestead exemption in the year they ac- 3. Border security funding quire the property, rather than having to increases in House bill wait until January 1 of the next year. Senate Bill 12 and the accompanying SJR 2 would The House Appropriations Committee ap- extend the reduced tax rate passed during proved a nearly $2 billion increase in funding the 2019 legislative session to elderly and dis- for border security efforts over the next two abled Texans who did not receive that com- years. The bill would pay for prosecuting and pression. detaining illegal immigrants on trespassing

6th Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness OUR SPECIALTY IS Program for Kids FREEDOM The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office is having Hard To Find, Quality, The 6th Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids. This program teaches kids about Dependable, Low Mile Autos the outdoors with activities like Camp Cooking, Duck Dog Demo, Nature Trails, how to identify Skulls and ‘94 Chevrolet Corvette Furs, and other activities. It is for ages 8 to 14 and is on September 18th from 9 am White, to 2 pm with check-in start- Hard Top AT, AC, ing at 8:30. Cost of this pro- Loaded, gram is $10. The location Red Leather, will be at Claiborne West Interior, 72K Miles, Lincoln Town Car Park at 4105 North St, Vidor, Stk. No. 980P TX. We recommend closed toe shoes only, no sandals. To register go to Orange. agrilife.org and click on the Limousine registrations link. Deadline $ White Lincoln Town Car Limo - 10 Passenger to register is September NOW 10th, 2021. If you have any 8950 questions call the Extension office at 409-882-7010. We Buy Good, Clean, Low Mile $ First Saturday At Cars and Trucks. Sell Us Yours! First Baptist 7800 Harmon: “Famous For Fairness!” On September 4th First Saturday at First Baptist will be giving away free bags of “Famous for Fairness” groceries in the parking lot at 200 W Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. Bibles, candy, and helpful tracts will be handed out also. For those facing difficult health or Harmon Used Cars family situations may re- BUY HERE! PAY HERE! OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY. quest prayer, you will not need to leave your vehicle. CORNER OF MACARTHUR AND HENRIETTA STREET, ORANGE, 409-670-0232 We will be available All Prices Plus TT&L. Photos For Illustration Purposes Only from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and NOTICE TO NOTICE TO Transport Inc. 058449 VSF CREDITORS CREDITORS 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Notice is hereby Notice is hereby given that original given that original Total charges cannot be computed until Letters Testamentary Letters Testamentary the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will for the Estate of for the Estate of GARY accrue daily until the vehicle is released. WANDA LOUISE RAY OUTENREATH, Must demonstrate proof of ownership and PICARD, Deceased, Deceased, were issued pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov were issued on August on the 7th day of May, 25, 2021, in Cause 2021, in Cause No. Vin#5FNRL18032B018814 No. P19144, pending 02 HONDA P18987, pending in the OWED $387.98 in the County Court at Law of Orange County, County Court at Law of Vin#1FDNF6CY5GDB03051 Orange County, Texas, 16 FORD Texas, to: Nina Aven OWED $1171.22 and R. E. Aven. Probate Division to: MARGARET ELIZIBETH All persons having OUTENREATH. APPLIANCES claims against this Estate which is cur- All persons having rently being adminis- claims against this Estate HARRY’S APPLI- tered are required to which is currently being ANCES - Used appli- present them to the administered are required undersigned within ances starting at to present them to the the time and in the $99.95, 302 10th. St. manner prescribed by undersigned within the (10th. & main) Or- law. time and in the manner ange, We also buy c/o: prescribed by law. used appliances, Call James R. Dunaway or come by 409-886- Attorney at Law Margaret Elizibeth Outenreath 4111. P.O. Box 100 6916 Highway 101 Orange, TX Iowa, Louisiana 70647 FOR RENT 77631-0100 DATED the 9th day of House for Rent. 3 Dated the 25th day June, 2021. Bedroom, 1 Bath, NO of August, 2021. HUD, no pets, no Eric Peveto smoking. $850 Eric Peveto James R. Dunaway Attorney for: month, $850 deposit. James R. Dunaway Margaret Elizibeth Outenreath Available now. 409- Attorney for: 882-1614 State Bar No.: 24004859 Nina Aven and R. E. Aven 118 Border Street State Bar No.: 06208000 Orange, TX 77630 P.O. Box 100 Home rental for per- Phone: (409)883-0220 Orange, TX 77631-0100 sons 55 years of age or Email: emily@pevetolawfirm. [email protected] older. Nice 3 bdrm 2 com bath manufactured home with covered FOR SALE wheelchair ramp and MISC. FOR SALE small deck. Home is 409-886-7183 located in a nice 55 Lawn Swing with a years of age or older cover $150.00. Please HELP WANTED community. $675/ call 409-960-1524 for month. 409-504- more information. 9296. HELP ESTATE SALE TRACTOR WANTED FULL TIME & WORK PART TIME Estate & Moving Sale GROCERY STOCKERS at 14456 Hwy 12, Or- • Bush Hogging GROCERY CHECKERS ange, Mauriceville, • Water - DELI WORKERS East of Hwy 62. on • Dirt & Shell Fri., 9/3 & Sat., 9/4 APPLY IN PERSON from 8 am to 2 pm. • Sewer ONLY - NO PHONE Cash only. Tools, ga- • Electrical CALLS PLEASE! rage items, fishing • Digging Services items, barrels & plas- K-DAN”S tic pallets, shop ta- SUPER FOODS _ bles, old bottles, vin- 9604 FM 105 tage items, rugs, LOCAL housewares, toys & DANNY’S SUPER FOODS books. 409-670-2040 2003 Western

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