The Penny Record of Bridge City and Orangefield • Founded 1960Vol. 52 No. 35 Week of Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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The Cow Bayou Swing Bridge in Bridge City will be recognized by the Orange County Historical Commis-sion on Saturday. The unveiling of the historical marker on Texas-87 is sched-uled for 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.

The Cow Bayou Swing Bridge is one of only two of it’s kind remaining in Texas. Completed in 1940, the bridge was the last major project along the “Hug-the-Coast-Highway,”on the then new Texas-87. Construction began in 1939 upon completion of the Rainbow Bridge– known in 1940 as the Port Ar-thur-Orange bridge.

Following the dedication of the swing bridge in 1941 the town of Prai-rie View became known as Bridge City. The new span over Cow Bayou brought

about the consolidation of the Prairie View and Winfree school districts to become Bridge City I.S.D. Near it, community, com-merce and indus-try flourished to become the City of Bridge City in 1970.

Plans for the removal and de-molition of the rare World War II era swing bridge was avert-ed in 2007 by a citizens commit-tee, the Bridge City Citizens for

Historic Preserva-

tion. The group, co-chaired by Mark Dunn and Beverly Perry of Bridge City, campaigned to spare the bridge with the help of the Historic Bridge Foundation and the Texas Historical Commission. Ultimately, the Cow Bayou Swing Bridge would become listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010, one of just six such properties in Orange County.

“The bridge has been a constant in Bridge City,” said Beverly Perry. “It’s a part of the city’s history and that’s why Mark Dunn, myself and others were so enthused to save it. We would have lived through losing the bridge, but we would have been without some of our intricate history and there’s only one other bridge in the state like it.”

Upon the success of the campaign the Bridge City Citizens for Historic Preservation dis-banded.

Although the swing bridge played a central role in the development and growth of the Bridge City area it’s listing to the National Reg-ister is attributed to it’s distinctive design and

construction. An engineering marvel of in it’s day, the center pivot swing bridge was built with an electric motor that operates the swing span. Large watercraft on Cow Bayou were fre-

It was her love of dolls which has inspired 75-year-old Patsy Phillips to make dresses for the annual Doll Tea at the Sal-vation Army.

Phillips was given her first doll when she was just a girl in 1944.

“In my day, dolls were price-less,” Phillips said.

During the war era, toys were difficult to obtain, she said.

Her very much loved and treasured doll, “Sweetie Pie” serves as a reminder as she hopes a little girl will love one of the dolls she has created the clothing for.

The Doll Tea at the Salva-tion Army, located at 1950 Martin Luther King Drive, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. December 6. The ladies mission of the Salvation Army is responsible for the tea this year. For more than 25 years, the dolls have been dressed by individuals, local civic and church organiza-tions.

Before the guests arrive, the dolls will be judged by three judges. They will have ribbons

placed on them for first, sec-ond and third place. The vari-ous categories include most outstanding doll, bridal wear, evening wear, Sunday best, school attire, sleeptime, play-time and costumes. Following the awards, light refreshments will be served.

In addition, to dolls, some people have chosen to make clothes for bears. The dolls

and bears are provided by the Salvation Army. The dolls start out basically the same with the exception of hair col-or and skin tone. When com-pleted, there will be hundreds of dolls and bears lined up for judging.

Since 2002, Phillips has worked on making the doll

To help kick off the holiday season, members of the Ser-vice League are gearing up and adding a little Christmas cheer with their annual Toy Coffee.

With a theme of “Got Toys?” the Service League will begin their 56th year of the annual event.

“We have an upcoming event that is very important to our community and it helps the children that are unable to have a Christmas gift,” said Lisa Fournet, of the Service League. “The Toy Coffee event

is a combined effort with the Salvation Army and the Ser-vice League of Orange. “

In order to find the families eligible for the program, the Salvation Army takes applica-tions and diligently sorts through them.

The Service League locates a beautiful home that will be perfectly decorated for Christ-mas and provides delightful refreshments. This year, the home chosen belongs to Frank and Sue Pritchard. The ad-dress is 180 Greenhead Point which is located in the Water-

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When officers arrived in the 15000 block of FM 1442 to ar-rest Curtis Allen Garrison, who is suspected of gunning down two Vidor people, his fa-ther, Larry Garrison, 52, of Mauriceville, was “weeping uncontrollably” as his son in-formed officers, “I will not give y’all any problems, I will go peacefully.”

According to reports, Na-than Garrison, 22, the sus-pect’s brother, and 49-year-old Linda Garrison, the suspect’s mother, arrived in the lobby of the Orange Police Depart-ment, to report a possible ho-micide. They reported Curtis Garrison arrived at their resi-dence on Friday and informed them he has just killed a man and a woman at his residence located at 5620 Woodside in north Vidor.

Officers responded to the murder scene and approached the residence in an attempt to locate any possible wounded victims. A detective found a

maroon Nissan Maxima with temporary tags which appeared to have been driven into a wood line on the property. While checking the ve-

hicle, they found gunshots consistent with being shot by a firearm. In the front passenger seat, they found the deceased body of who would later be de-termined as 30-year-old Sum-mer Conn. Her husband’s body, 36-year-old Aaron Conn, was laying across the back seat. It appeared the vic-tims had been shot multiple times.

According to neighbors, they heard multiple gun shots and a short time after saw a white van drive away from the residence driven by the sus-pect. The white van was locat-ed at Garrision’s parent’s house hidden in a wooded area. It was taken for process-

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The Lamar Institute of Technology Student Gov-ernment Association will sponsor a Health Aware-ness Summit on Wednes-day, Nov. 28. The summit is designed in concert with World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Center.

Participants will include:The Bone Marrow Donor

program will recruit in-dividuals for the National Registry.

Triangle AIDS Network (TAN) and P.A.L.M. will be available to provide facts about AIDS in our area, AIDS in general, preven-tative measures and free, confidential testing for those interested.

The Texas Black Wom-en’s Initiative will promote area awareness of AIDS.

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The annual Toy Coffee is ready this year at the home of Frank and Sue Pritchard. The fundraiser helps children have a brighter Christmas morning. See Story On Right.

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The Bridge City High School Strutters dance and drill team posed on the Cow Bayou Swing Bridge in 2007 to mark “50 Years Proud.”

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There may be a slight delay on the completion of the Or-ange County Convention and Expo Center. “Our engineers are still trying to get out the additional projects that we had and we’ve got the grant money to spend on it. One of the key ones we’ve been holding the contractor up a little bit on is the telecommunications,” said Maintenance Director Mark Wimberly. Wiring and switch-es has not been run for the communications system. “I can’t see letting them put the ceiling in without that wire being in place,” said Wim-berly. Commissioners agreed. Wimberly said G and G Enter-prises will be asking for a few extra days. He sees completion in early January. Wimberly in-formed commissioners’ court of the delay while addressing

a change order in the building. The changes will be a cost of $6,166.06 to the county, but is still well within the contingency fund set aside for the project.

The most important change is additional studs in the half walls inside the building. Con-tractors did not feel the wall was sturdy enough without the additional bracing.

“They didn’t like the way those walls and half walls weren’t steady enough and they added some additional tees and crosses to secure them up. It’s just reinforce-ment basically,” said Wim-berly.

There was also a change in the type of toilet tissue holders in the bathrooms. “What was in the specifications really will

not work with what we use for toilet paper,” said Wimberly. “It was the coreless type of dis-pensers and Mark Matheson specified them and nobody caught it until we actually did the adult probation job. Then they caught it.”

Even though the cost is go-ing up slightly, it will still save money by not requiring the county to buy two different types of toilet paper.

The interior door to the equipment room has to be enlarged from three feet to four feet wide to allow for the possible future replace-ment of equipment installed in the building that will not fit through the openings as planned.

Exterior lighting was wired as all on or all off. “We have an abundance of it, I felt like and what I asked them to do was alternate, put it on two switches, so I can basically cut

50 percent of it off,” said Wim-berly. He felt that would save on electricity when full light-ing wasn’t necessary.

Also, they will be adding mini blinds to walls that are made of glass to afford pri-vacy when needed at a cost of $1,800, which is part of the $6,166.06.

In other business, Ben Love and Kevin Rainey from En-terprise Liquids Pipeline LLC came before commissioners seeking permission to survey the southeastern boundary of the Orange County Municipal Airport for a possible future pipeline in that area.

They don’t anticipate having to go on the property for the survey or the possible pipe-line, but won’t know for sure until the survey is done. It will not interfere with the opera-tion of the airport.

Commissioners approved the measure and Assistant District Attorney Doug Man-ning will execute the county’s right of entry form.

Judge Carl Thibodeaux was authorized to sign a contract with Carroll & Blackman, Inc. for scientific services in con-nection with the Texas Pol-lutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II MS4 Permit, which pertains to storm water.

Rick Masters of Carroll &

Blackman, Inc. told commis-sioners costs were going up because of new regulations by the Texas Commission on En-vironmental Quality (TCEQ). Now, project contractors must be brought to all inspections, where before, they were only needed on site in remedia-tion situations. They are now also required to inspect places such as public libraries and swimming pools, which never

used to be required. To help with costs, Masters said they have added more members to the coalition which now totals nine and previously was only three. Each member’s share this year is $12,835.33 which is up, but he said next year it should drop to $11,276 which is closer to what the county was previously paying. The in-crease is to cover the new re-quirements by the state.

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Shangri La host holidayevents throughout Dec.

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Shangri La Botanical Gar-dens and Nature Center will offer Christmas Strolls through the illuminated gar-dens on select evenings in De-cember and host Dreaming of a Green Christmas on Satur-day, Dec. 15, 2012, from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m., an activity suited for children of all ages.

Evening Christmas Strolls at Shangri La - On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Dec. 6 - Dec. 22, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m., Christmas lights and holiday music welcome visi-tors to Shangri La for the an-nual Christmas Strolls. See beautifully decorated trees and wander through the greenhouses adorned with poinsettias and seasonal flow-

ers. The young and the young-at-heart can enjoy “Candy-land” in the Children’s Garden area. The Garden Store will be open with great holiday gifts and the Star and Crescent Moon Café will feature holi-day cookies and hot drinks for sale. Visitors to the Strolls will receive one coupon good for 30% off the price of one item at the Garden Store. This cou-pon is redeemable in-store and on an evening when Strolls are taking place. Ad-mission to the Strolls is free with a non-perishable food item to be donated to area charities.

Dates of strolls: December 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 and 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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15, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., visitors of all ages are invited to take part in this family-friendly event, which includes activities and crafts for the entire family. Participation in Dreaming of a Green Christmas requires the purchase of an admission tick-et to the Gardens.

Visitors can participate in a natural ornament making craft, which teaches attendees ways to use elements from na-ture to create a take-home Christmas decoration. Stop by to make an ornament from 10:00 a.m. until noon. No RSVP is required for this ac-tivity.

Santa Claus will be available between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and free photographs will be taken by Shangri La volunteers. The Children’s Garden will be dec-orated for the season as a “Candyland” with a ginger-bread theme, including candy canes, lollipops and a ginger-bread house. Beautifully deco-rated trees, created by local businesses and organizations and using repurposed materi-als, will line the courtyard and pathways at Shangri La, and the public is invited to see this seasonal décor.

In addition, visitors can take part in a Holiday Wreath Mak-ing workshop, from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn to make a festive wreath from natural materials during this family-friendly activity. The cost of this program is $20, payable by cash or check. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. To reserve a seat, call 409-670-6799.

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quent for over 30 years. The operation of the Cow Bayou Swing Bridge was a regular oc-currence and considered a routine part of life in early Bridge City.

“I was so adamant to save the bridge,” Perry said. “At the time, it wasn’t necessarily a popular project to be on. Ev-erybody was saying that we needed a new bridge, but there was nothing wrong with our old bridge. It hadn’t been used in so long, but that was fixed by the state with very little dif-ficulty and very little expense than what would have incurred had a new bridge to be built.”

The National Park Service officially named the Cow Bay-ou Bridge to the NRHP on May 10, 2010, joining the Rainbow

Bridge, which was listed in 1996 as a Jefferson County designation.

The Cow Bayou Bridge has already undergone two phases of historic preservation and will so undergo her third and final phase soon. 

The third and final round will begin in the spring of 2013 and involves the rehabilitation of the swing bridge structure, pedestrian walkway, embank-ments, boat fender system, bridge control house (restoring it to the original 1940s look), repairs on the electrical and mechanical components, re-placement of the swing span concrete deck and the installa-tion of traffic safety systems.

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wood Subdivision on High-way 62. Guests coming from Highway 73 need to take the second entrance and follow the signs to their residence and parking area. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. o 2 p.m. on December 6.

Guests will receive a full tour of the Christmas decora-tions scattered throughout the home and the grounds. Fol-lowing the tour, weather per-mitting, they will meet on the

back patio for refreshments. The traditional admission

to the Toy Coffee fundraiser is to bring a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation to be given to the Salvation Army.

“We are all working togeth-er to help the children have a very Merry Christmas.” Four-net said. “ Every child deserves a toy on Christmas morning.”

Last year the Service League raised $5,135 in cash dona-tions and received 458 toys

from the 458 attendees. Not only is this a way to give

back to the community, but al-lows everyone to feel like they are doing something nice for someone else, Fournet said.

After the Toy Coffee is done, members of the Service League are not done yet. They will meet on December 17th to help bag all the toys for the children before distribution.

TOY COFFEE FROM 1A

ing at the crime lab. Curtis Garrision was arrest-

ed and charged with the of-fense of capital murder be-cause according to the Texas Penal Code, he allegedly killed “more than one person during the same criminal transac-tion.”

He was booked into the Or-ange County Jail and ar-raigned by Orange County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Janice Menard and bond was

set at $1 million. As of press time, the suspect remains in the Orange County Jail.

According to Chad Hogan, of the Orange County Sher-iff ’s Office, the victims and the suspect are not related. However, investigators are working to determine the con-nection between them. They cannot rule out the possibility of drugs being involved.

The case remains under in-vestigation. Garrison has re-

quested an attorney and is not providing any additional in-formation to investigators about the shooting.

They are continuing to talk to family, friends and witness-es to gather information, Ho-gan said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OCSO Crimi-nal Investigations Division at 409-670-4125.

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sociation and representatives from Baptist Hospital will pass along awareness on basic health concerns.

The Lamar University Stu-dent Health Center will pro-vide information on sexually-transmitted diseases.

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas will have rep-resentatives from their mam-mography department who will instruct on how to per-form a breast self-examina-tion.

Exygon Fitness will promote

healthy eating and exercise programs.

Acadian Ambulance will provide information on ac-cessing emergency medical services.

dresses with her daughter, Dee Dee Reeves, who lives across the street. The pair shops for the material and of-ten uses recycled clothes such as wedding gowns, prom dresses and little girl’s clothes.

‘We have a good time,” Reeves said.

The pair works all year long to get ready for the Doll Tea. With all of the other work

they do in the community through various organiza-tions, they still manage to out-fit more than 30 dolls annual-ly.

“I love making them,” Phil-lips said. “It is a pleasure to make them.”

Phillips says her favorite outfit to make is the wedding dresses.

“I eloped so I love to make

wedding dresses,” she said with a giggle.

Over the years, Phillips has won in several different cate-gories. She proudly has won the grand prize twice, in addi-tion to winners in the costume category and for her bridal dolls. Plus, she has won many ribbons for second and third place entries.

Following the tea, the dolls

will be gently placed into a bag for distribution for some lucky, little girl on Christmas morning.

Phillips and Reeves along with the staff at the Salvation Army want to invite everyone to come and enjoy the Doll Tea where some little girl may receive the doll of her dreams.

SALVATION ARMY FROM 1A

The Orangefield High School UIL Journalism team participated in the MRC Fall Journalism Mail-In Contest. OHS competed in the large school 3A-5A division. Carrie Grace Henderson placed first in News Writing and placed first in Feature Writing. Kirsten Wolfford placed first in Editorial Writing and Jamie Beaulieu placed third in Headline Writing.

OHS UIL Journalism team places in contest

The fourth annual Bridge City and Orangefield Christ-mas Night Parade “Remem-bering Christmas Past” will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, start-ing at 6:30 p.m. The parade will begin at First Baptist Church on Roundbunch Road and end at the Bridge City In-termediate School. The Pa-rade Marshal will be Ms. Bev-erly Perry.

In 2011 the Ministerial Alli-

ance delivered over 550 gifts to needy children, this year the Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Orange County Ministerial Alliance will also be holding a toy drive for children ages zero to fifth grade, for parade goers who wish to donate toys there will be a box next to the judges ta-ble to drop your toys, there will also be a box at the Dollar Store in Bridge City and at the

Bridge City Chamber.Each parade participant is

asked to bring an UN-WRAPPED toy to be collected by Santa’s Elves at the judges’ stand across from the Bridge City Bank on Roundbunch at the end of the parade as Mr. and Mrs. Santa go by Santa’s elves will load red bags of toys onto sleigh and delivered to the Ministerial Alliance on Roundbunch Road that same

night.Parade application can be

picked up at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce locat-ed at 150 W. Roundbunch Road, 409-735-5671, or email bcchamber@sbcglobal.net re-questing an application.

For more information, please contact Ms. Lucy Fields, volunteer Chairperson, at 409-697-1206.

BC/OF Christmas Night Parade to be held Dec. 8

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From the Creaux’s NestMY MIND JUST WANTS TO LOAF

Some weeks are like this, when your mind and body seem to drop back a notch. Every time it happens, I hope it’s not permanent. My mind wants to relax rather than work, even when there is plenty ahead and a deadline looms. I’ve been meeting deadlines forever, going back to when the cows had to be milked by 4:30 a.m.*****Every morning I stop by and see Courtney Myers, Bootie and the crew at the Express Mart. That bunch will get you started on a high note. I don’t know how they stay so upbeat. I’m told the personality of the store starts at the top with manager Courtney. Of course she’s the one who told me that. Bootie just gives you that big ole’ smile. She’s easy to pick on. *****If you were fortunate enough to drive through East Texas or went up to the lakes over the Thanks-giving weekend, you were treated to an abundance of color. What folks call trash trees, the Tallow, was showing all its col-ors, along with the sweet gums, oaks and etc. They put out the bright, burnt orange of UT, the maroon of the Aggies, the yel-low and purple of LSU and all the others thrown in. The big leaves shifting slightly in the breeze set off an explosion of col-or in the forest. Who needs to go up east to Maine, Connecti-cut, Massachusetts, etc. ***** Even as late as I’m going, I’ve got all involved in my new Texas Monthly. Read all about Willie Nelson and his 45 year old guitar, “Trigger.” It was a great in-terview with Willie but also a feature story on “Trigger.” I first met Willie at the Hilltop, right after he and Paul got kicked out of Nashville. He had a crew cut then. Thanks to my friend Helen, a longtime Willie friend, I got to hang out with him and the guys. Ms. Mattie, 100 year old writer with the Shelby County Light, wrote a couple of months ago that her friend Willie would be coming out with his new book, “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die” in November. Well, last night Willie was on the Pierce Morgan Show on CNN hawking the new book. What a life that guy from Abbott has lived and think of the treasures he’ll leave behind. *****I’d best get started. Hop on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

CONDOLENCESREMEMBERING BILL

“Bill” Clark was born Lee O’Daniel Clark, in Fairmont, on August 22, 1939 and died Nov. 25, at age 73. I never did know for sure but I suspect he was named after Texas gover-nor Pappy Lee O’Daniel. I had known Bill well over 40 years even before he got into radio, when he and Doris Ann were young newly weds and before their two girls came along. Bill, over the years, had worked for most country music stations in this market. He had a big following of fans and also an adver-tising base that stuck with him as he moved from station to station. For his Sunday in the Country show, he furnished his own collection of records. He was proud of his home where he kept his collections. They even named the street where he lived, off Hwy. 408, in Bridge City, Clark Lane in his honor. I had known most of his siblings, even before I met Bill. They are down to earth, real country folks. Junior Clark, who was Judge Pat Clark’s dad and Doyle, a great guy, are both gone now. H.K. Clark, another brother is a longtime fixture in Bridge City, who helped build the city. Bill had a lot of beauti-ful sisters. I remember Mozell, the best but there was Jo Nell, Bobbie Lena and Reba. Of all the Clarks I’ve known, Bill was different. His talent was no different from the others how-ever when it came to the gift of gab. They’ll talk your horns off. Bill was really artistic and for years he wrote a column in The Opportunity Valley News. He was gifted. Nephew Pat shares that gift but few people know about his great poetry. Bill was liked by the many radio personalities he worked with including Baxter and Jimmy Joynt, KYKR owner. He and Bax got fired many times but always landed on their feet. The folks that fired them often hired them back because they weren’t only good; they brought their cliental with them. Although Bill and I spent great times visiting, he and Skipper Free shared all their secrets. She was like a mother hen trying to get Bill to take care of his health. We have lost a great personality. Visitation for Bill will be Wednesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Services will be Thursday, 10 a.m. at First Baptist. Burial will be in the Clark plot in Fairmont where they all came from in Sa-bine County. May he rest in peace. Please see obit.

GOP WILL BLINK ON NORQUIST PLEDGEMore Republicans are starting to signal that they are ready to step away from Grover Norquist’s pledge not to raise taxes. Their unwillingness to break ranks could prove crucial to lead-ers of both parties as they scramble to reach a deal before a slew of taxing and spending changes take effect in January. The search for a compromise started Monday when law makers re-turned to Washington for a lame duck session of congress. They have been off 14 weeks out of the last 16 weeks. They worked two weeks out of the last four months. I wonder if our congressman will continue to keep his pledge to Norquist. For two years, the pledges’ have sat on their hands and accom-plished nothing. Con. Brady is due to become a committee chairman in January and we will end up with a ghost congress-man. I look for Medicare age to go from 65 to 67. President Obama wants to let tax cuts expire for those with annual net incomes above $250,000. I believe that will happen. Social Security doesn’t add to the deficit so that won’t be touched. However, food stamps, Medicaid and other entitlements will be tightened. We won’t go over the cliff for long, if at all.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME9 Years Ago-2003

Mildred Wozencraft, 78, recently gave four acres of land on

IH-10 to the Orange Chapter of the American Red Cross. *****Orange couple Earl and Ruth Davis are home again from the Holy Land where, as volunteers, they promoted better rela-tions in Israel.*****Hot shot service personnel at Dupuis Full Service Station, in Bridge City, are Earl Duhon, David Tal-land, Bart Foreman, Gary Cooper and owner Kenneth “Kee-Kee” Dupuis. The present station was opened in 1953 on Tex-as Ave. where it remains today with the same great service. The original station opened a block away in 1941. (Editor’s note: Next year Dupuis will celebrate its 60th anniversary. It is one of the county’s longest continues businesses. The personnel has changed some but it’s still a happy-go-lucky crew. A bunch you can depend on to care for your auto. It is the only full ser-vice gas station in Orange County.)*****Joe Burke celebrated his 85th birthday Saturday, Nov. 22. He ventured to Newton for a special outing with friends. (Editor’s note: We lost our friend Joe about four years ago.)*****Donald Gunn, former constable, is due to have open heart surgery Monday, Dec., 1, at St. Elizabeth to repair or replace the A-valve. (Editor’s note: We lost Donald a few years ago. Thank God his private nurse and longtime wife, Mary Ann, is still with us and trying to keep up with the young folks.)*****Robert “Bob” Hicks, Sr., 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 19 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. *****Dereck Cloeren signed to play baseball at Northwestern and Shon Landry signed with McNeese. Both baseball play-ers were Little Cypress-Mauriceville stars. *****United States Rep. Jim Turner cast a vote against the Republican sponsored Medicare bill (HR1) to privatize Medicare. The bill passed nar-rowly, 220-215. Seniors will be forced to join a private HMD or PPO to receive medical coverage. (Editor’s note: The bill failed in the senate. Republicans have been trying to privatize Medicare and Social Security for a longtime.)*****Orangefield High School junior Angela Ledford to compete for Miss Teen USA on Nov. 28-30. *****Kathy Steirman threw a 60th birthday party for husband Joel. The party was held at the Orange Boat Club and was catered by Robert’s Restaurant.

39 Years Ago-1973An overflow crowd Saturday night at West Orange witnessed perhaps the most important game between two Orange Coun-ty schools in nearly a decade. They observed an awesome dis-play of power on the gridiron which brought back memories of the Bridge City football machine back in 1965 and 1966 season. The Chiefs showed plenty of poise in the early stages of the game when hit with a pair of first period fumbles failed to un-nerve the Chiefs confidence. When Bridge City twice failed to capitalized at the goal line and West Orange’s Kenneth Ste-phenson swiped a Terry Bridgers pass in the end zone, Ol’ Mo showed up for the Chiefs. The game could very well have gone either way if Bridge City had scored after two six pointers, both point after tries failed. In the second period, it was Lo-rance Wills who scored. Mervin Kyburz made the PAT, giving the Chiefs a 19-0 lead at half time. Both teams came out and scored one TD each. In the third quarter, West Orange quar-terback Ray Pousson dashed for a 22-yard touchdown. Bridge City’s Lanston Fall, who rushed for 148 yards, burst across the goal line for six. Bill Powers was good on the PAT. Barney Duhon scored for WO. Pousson threw to Randall Teate for the 2-point conversion. The final score came when BC quar-terback Terry Bridgers zipped one to end Craig Morris for a 7-yard TD. The two-point attempt failed. When the whistle blew, WO had earned the right to play Crosby for the District title after defeating BC in a hard-fought contest. The Cardinals allowed more points in this game than they had in all of their previous nine games. The Chiefs were penalized for 170 years and had two TDs nullified. It just wasn’t Bridge City’s night. The Chiefs were too strong, avenging their loss from the year before to the same bunch of Cardinals. Bridge City coach Chief Wilson’s crew, with just one loss (8-1-1) is the best a Bridge City team has done since it captured the state title in 1966. Both teams are loaded with seniors who have played together for years. Next year could see both teams rebuilding. (Editor’s note: this is the last year that Coach Wilson coached football. Through the years, he always spoke fondly of his 1973 team.)

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEKBarbara Peveto, Andrea Tupper, Jerry Childress, Haley Bar-

low, Lynda Walther, Preston Shuford, David Fusilier, Tiffany Osborn, Cappy Ricks, Cassandra Carpenter, Drew Craft, Bar-bara Peveto, Jade Seibert, Melissa Jenkins, Keith Lange, Sharon Evans, Troy Manuel, Maddox Manuel, Abby Reynolds, Shirley Beaudion, Angela Harkness, Angela Webb, Carrisa Guidry, Freda Riley, Erik Tutt, Jim Bob Aven, Zenobia LeBlanc, Erin Evans, Jamie Applebach, Evelyn Brandon, Ricky Jacobs, Sandra Smith, Kenneth Manuel, Leah Vogt, Tish Garrett, Brad Braus, Howard Minor, Ricky Harper, Ryan Anderson, Vance Chauvin, Bill Hare, Ed Theriot, Stephen Clopp, John Garrison, Frank Welch, Kelsey Dardeau, Mitchell Backer, Wesley Duncan, Amanda George, Cheryl Fornols, Jake Glazner, Vergie Thom-as, Lisa Walker, Beverly Blalack, Edd Brown, Eddie Robertson, Marie Moran, Wayne Scales, Barbara Blackwell, Sandra Huth-ison, Susan MacCammond, Todd Wilson, Trisha Anderson, Bill Hinton, Amber Franklin, Vincent Hoyt, Carolyn Andrus, Chris DeCuir, Slyvia Bland, Bill Force, Dana Simmons, Cath-erine Allen, Dick Jackson, Gwen Tallant and Stephanie Kreger.

A FEW HAPPENINGSCongratulations to coach Thompson, the staff and the West Orange-Stark Mustangs on their win over the West Columbia Roughnecks. The Stangs, 12-0, take on Lorena, 10-2, at 7 p.m. Friday at Waller Stadium. They will face quarterback Harris Coleman, who has been a one-man show all season. He rushed for 1,823 yards and 31 TDs and threw for 1,698 yards and 15 TDs. Each week the Mustangs meet a team that is better than the last. When a team gets to this level in the playoffs you can’t be 80 percent on your game and advance, you best be hitting on all cylinders. Foolish mistakes and turnovers can turn a game around. To be a state champion takes total focus every game to get there. I felt last week the Mustangs lacked some of that focus. Their defense is good enough to beat most teams but from here on out, they won’t be playing most teams. They are special or they wouldn’t have gotten this far. Usually the tal-ent is about equal and it gets down, on every play, to which team wants it the most. Good luck Mustangs, bring home that victory. *****We congratulate Community Christian also on their 54-8 win over Lake Jackson. They meet Seguin Lifegate Christian next. Good luck. *****Also congrats to Deweyville on their great season. The Pirates lost 24-22 to Elysian last Saturday. *****A few folks we know celebrating their birth-days. On Nov. 28, David Fusilier turns a year older. He’s been with Debbie and Cormier Well Service for most of his life. *****Our friend, former editor, married to lovely Barbara, Jer-ry Childress, celebrates also on that date. I also have Sear’s Russell Dillow celebrating Nov. 28. I thought his birthday was last Saturday.***Melissa Jenkins marks a birthday Nov. 29, also Angela Webb and Jim Bob Aven.***Our buddy and web-site staffer Evelyn Brandon celebrates her big day Nov. 30 as does longtime “Big Red” man Vance Chauvin, longtime mar-ried to Cindy, one of those pretty Scales girls. I’m sure “Kee-Kee” Dupuis and Ray Leleux will have something special for him.***Celebrating Dec. 1, is “The Drummer Boy,”   longtime IBEW member and married to Judge Flo, since he was a kid.

Happy birthday to our friend Gene Edgerly.***Also celebrating on Dec. 1, is Ed Theriot, retired from the County Appraisal District, and now spending his time enjoying working with the Orange Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Also Bill Hare, longtime boss at Bealls and native of Aggieland, marks a birthday Dec. 1.***On Dec. 2, Buster Lapeyrolerie, father of a lot of great folks, celebrates.***On Dec. 3, John Hurd, the cit-rus man who grows good Orange County oranges and grape-fruit and is married to pretty Ms. Linda, will turn another year older. Also Wayne Scales, Todd Wilson, Carolyn Andrus, Chris DeCuir and Slyvia Bland. ***Fourth generation Texan Bill Hinton will celebrate his 80th birthday on Dec. 3. He will celebrate with family and friends this Saturday with a party hosted by his children. He and wife Emalois came to Orange County in 1961 where they raised four girls. Daughter Donna Riley is one of our special people. Best wishes Bill for many more healthy years. ***On Dec. 4, Dick Jackson and Gwen Tallant celebrate. Happy birthday to all. Please see complete list. *****To good friends Sue and Tommy Simar, Creaux and I say happy 24th anniversary this week. They drove to Penn-sylvania so Sue could get a little Yankee charge. About every two years Tommy has to get her recharged however, Sue says they have made their last driving trip. *****Bridge City’s Matt Bryant and the Falcons beat Tampa Bay 24-23. Matt made a 31-yard field goal and missed a 21-yarder. In all Matt added six points. Atlanta is 9-1, the same as the Houston Texans. Wade Phillips defense wasn’t as sharp as usual but the Texans barely pulled out a 34-31 win over Detroit in Thursday’s game. Bryant and the Falcons play host to the New Orleans Saints Thursday night. Meanwhile, Wade and the Texans travel to Tennessee for a noon match up Sunday.***By the way, the Cow-boys dropped another one to Washington 38-31 last Thursday. West Orange-Stark star Earl Thomas and the Seahawks lost to Miami 24-21.*****Disappointment around my place Sun-day was the Saints 31-21 loss to the 49ers. Cajuns love their Saints.*****”Johnny Football” Manziel is only a 19 years old freshman at Texas A&M. Last year he was a high school stu-dent at Kerrville, today he’s being considered for the Heisman Trophy. Saturday he put on a clinic against Missouri throwing 44 passes and connecting 32 for 372 yards. He rushed for 370 yards in the 59-29 win. His freshman season he threw 25 TDs and ran for 17 more. Oh yes, it’s true, Mack Brown passed him up. The only two major colleges interested in him was A&M and Baylor. His one regret is that he won’t get to play against the Texas Longhorns.*****The scandals surrounding Rupert Murdock’s News Corp British trials are poised to regain at-tention as criminal trials involving former executives nears. News Corp is a family controlled company and very compli-cated. After 18 months of unremitting scandal in Britian and threats of government action in the U.S., the 81-year-old Mur-doch’s British papers are accused of hacking into the voice mail boxes of thousands of politicians, royals and celebrities, as well as ordinary people, including a murdered 12 year old. Payoffs to the police have been investigated and the accused will now face trial. However, Murdoch keeps moving on and is on an American buying spree. He is interested in some big newspa-pers and a stake in the YES Network, with it’s New York Yan-kee franchise. Scandals that would have destroyed most people will probably see Murdoch walk and someone else take the fall. When it’s all said and done, it will be one for the case books.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEKTheophile Leger’s boy, Oray, went to New Orleans to look around and spend some time in the big city. While hang-ing out around Jackson Square, he met dis woman who invite him to sit on da bench. After dey walk around, she took him to her apartment in da French Quarter.Oray him, he spent da night. After a big night of fun, he rolls over and is looking around wen he notices a framed picture of anutter man on da night stand.Oray him, he start to worry, “Is dat you husband?” he ax.“No silly,” she replied, while snuggling up to him.“Is dat you boyfriend den?” he questioned.“No, not at all, “ she said, while nibbling on his ear.“Is dat you dad or you brother?” Oray ax, hoping to be reassured.“ No, no, no,” she said.“Well, dammit, who it be den?” Oray demanded.Calmly da girl replied, “Honey, dats me before da surgery.”

C’EST TOUTA party was held for D.J. “Ace” Amedeo at the nursing home Monday to celebrate his 88th birthday. It would have been fun to have been there to share all those old stories. *****I wonder what Brad Frye has on “Cochise.” He had him and Phillip working like slaves putting up a 14 foot Santa in an outhouse.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine with Uncle Jim at Novrozsky’s this week and will be at Robert’s next week. Everyone is always welcome. *****People in New Jer-sey and New York are facing the same problems with insurance companies as we did. They are refusing to pay, calling the dam-age caused by a surge, not a flood. I feel for those people having to fight those vultures. Who they need up there is John Cash Smith. He knows how to bring them to their milk. *****Don’t for one minute believe that Hostess is not pulling a Bain Cap-ital type deal. They will get rid of 18,500 employees, retire-ment and health insurance and start over under a different name. *****Donald Trump must be the world’s biggest phony. He’s saying now that the GOP should be kinder to people of color and not so racial. Trump is the original “Birther” claim-ing President Obama wasn’t born in the United States. He says now that the GOP lost because they didn’t listen to him. *****I’m upset that the Houston Chronicle is treating our area as bad as Rick Perry, Tom DeLay and the redistricting folks did. The Chronicle no longer puts out a Sunday edition in Or-ange County. They send a paper on Saturday that they call the weekend edition. No Saturday sports but most importantly no Leon Hale column. I’ve followed Leon for 60 years, way back in the Houston Post. They don’t send that section in their Sat-urday/Sunday publication. *****Finally, let me say a little about Fort Worth native Larry Hagman, who died over the weekend. As J.R. Ewing, in Dallas, and in that show in particular, Larry presented an image of Texas that is imbedded in people’s per-ception of Texas all over the world. The acting and story line was that believable. South Fork and the Long Branch will long be remembered. J.R. is gone for good this time. Goodbye Larry. *****Well, I made it. Thanks for tagging along. I’ve met another deadline and didn’t spill the milk. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 28, 2012 5A

Also celebrate the holidays at Shangri La’s Dreaming of a Green Christmas (Dec. 15 @ 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), The W.H. Stark House’s Holiday Open House (Dec. 15 and 18 @ 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)

and Stark Museum of Art’s Holiday Exhibit Celebration (Dec. 15 and 18 @ 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.).

December 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 and 22, 2012 • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The courtyard will be lined with decorated Christmas trees, which were created by

area schools, families, organizations and businesses and use repurposed materials.

The Children’s Garden will be a “Candyland” with candy ornaments lining

the entryway and a gingerbread house. Poinsettias and other seasonal flowers

will adorn the greenhouses.

Enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights and holiday music during an evening stroll through the lighted gardens adorned with luminaries and Christmas décor.

Admission is free of charge with the donation of a non-perishable food item.

2111 W. Park Ave. in Orange, TX For details, call 409.670.9113 or visit shangrilagardens.org

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation in Orange, Texas. © 2012 Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

Ongoing All Year

This week has been both an intriguing as well as a learning experience for me.

It was intriguing because I had a couple emails from folks upset with what I had written, the subject of which I had no control, i.e. government waste.

For me, it was a learning experience for one knowledgeable critic reminded me that research, research, research, is essential to provide credible and valid information and opinions for the readers.

Our country is one based upon civil discourse. You have the right to say what you wish; I have the same right. You have the right to be offended at my opinions; I have the right to be offended by yours.

I’m appreciative of my critics whether I agree or not with their opinions. But to tell the truth, guys and gals. In the end, we’re all in this together. How goes our country goes us—regardless of our philosophies.

And yes, ‘times are changing’ as one of my valuable critics pointed out. I can’t help being an elderly white conservative. I can’t help being one of those in whom the kingpins of diligence in work; frugality with my pennies; compassion for the less for-tunate; and preparation for old age were planted.

Now you can read that paragraph anyway you wish, from top to bottom; bottom to top; forward or backward. If you see bias in it, that’s because you are biased. If you see criticism of the cur-rent administration, it’s because you want to see it.

I was taught values that make a satisfying life. That’s why I continue to rant and rave about the way government spends tax money with so little consideration.

What about what my learning experience? Well, I attributed an incorrect quote to Thomas Jefferson. A gentleman called me on it. I checked, and he was absolutely correct. I stated that Jef-ferson had remarked that ‘‘democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.’

My critic was right. Jefferson never said that.However, Alexis de Tocqueville did state that ‘The American

Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public’s money.’

And to me that another way to say what Thomas Jefferson did not say, “democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.’

Okay, Waldo? And thank you.Earmarks are only a small percentage of the federal budget,

but they are a horrible waste of taxpayer money unless naturally they benefit your communities. That’s how so many of those jokers in Washington get re-elected.

Let me talk about one of those earmarks. And I am quoting Senator Tom Coburn.

“America‘s national debt recently surpassed $15 trillion, much of which it borrowed from a variety of foreign countries.

China, whose U.S. debt holdings exceed $1.1 tril-lion, is at the top of that list. So taxpayers might be shocked to learn that each year the United States provides millions in aid to China.”

You read right.Senator Coburn’s report states that ‘in 2011, the U.S. govern-

ment spent nearly $18 million on foreign aid programs to its big-gest sovereign lender, China.’

“This included $2.5 million for social services and about $4.4 million for programs to improve China‘s environment. In fact, China can better afford to fund these programs than the United States at this point.”

And to add insult to injury, “while the U.S. public debt exceeds 100 percent of its Gross Domestic Product, China‘s debt to-GDP ratio is only 26 percent.”

In other words, China has just about paid off her credit cards while America is maxed out and then some. And we continue to spend.

Now, don’t get me wrong. Cutting earmarks won’t balance the budget, not by a long shot.

And for my friend who feels I blame Obama for everything and wants all of us elderly white people to stand in line with ev-eryone else, this funding has been going on for years, way before our current administration.

A perfect example is in Arlington, Texas where a private de-veloper received a $484 thousand grant to build a pizzeria called the ‘Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers’, part of an upscale pizza chain known for its tongue-in-cheek references to drug and hip-pie culture. It calls its staff the ‘Shroom Crew.’ Sure, it is an un-usual venue. Big deal! And reports are that they serve a mean pizza, but the point is taxpayer funds, almost half a million, were

used in the construction for a private citizen.How many of us could use $484 thousand? And how many of

us would vote for the one who got us the grant?You know what is scary about the whole thing? Even if every

earmark were cut, the money would remain, and the govern-ment will spend it because it is there. That is the kind of think-ing we’ve got to get out of Washington.

How?Good question. Maybe term limits would be start.But that’s as likely as Israel and Palestine sitting down and

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One way to buy votes

Sen. Kay Bailey HutchisonSpecial To The Record

You can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about the looming “fiscal cliff.” The stock market goes up and down daily as some small bit of good or bad news is reported about avoiding the economically catastrophic tax increases and automatic spending reductions that are set to occur at year’s end.

I believe Congress and the White House can come to-gether and reach the necessary bipartisan agreements that are needed to avoid the fiscal cliff and put America’s economic house in order again. The stakes for our economy and our future are enormous. Ac-cording to the Congressional Budget Office, the impend-ing tax hikes and across-the-board spending reductions in most programs (known as sequestration) would drag America back into recession and push unemployment back above 9%.

Going over the fiscal cliff would also mean higher in-terest rates on credit cards, personal debts, and new mort-gages. Fewer of our children would be able to find work, and hopes for rejuvenating our economy would be dashed.

The underlying problem is out-of-control deficits. For the fourth consecutive year, our budget deficit is over $1 tril-lion. Total debt now exceeds $16 trillion, and our country will be financially crippled if we don’t deal with deficits.

Several bipartisan solutions have been put forward, includ-ing a plan from the President’s

Simpson-Bowles Commission. The President has said repeat-edly that taxes must be raised on those who make more than $200,000. But if every millionaire in America were taxed at 100%, it would put only a small dent in our enor-mous budget deficits.

Although going over the fis-cal cliff would raise taxes on everyone, the big threat is to middle class families. If ac-tion isn’t taken by year’s end, middle class families, small business owners, and retirees are going to take it on the chin in their 2013 taxes.

More than 31 million mid-dle class taxpayers will face something called the “alterna-tive minimum tax” for the first time. The AMT was enacted years ago to assure that the wealthiest people paid a cer-tain amount of tax. Thanks to inflation and bracket creep, the AMT is about to affect married couples whose joint taxable income is $45,000.

Uncertainty about taxes has small businesses stuck in neu-tral. Three-quarters of small businesses pay taxes at indi-vidual rates. Until they know what their tax rates for 2013 will be, the businesses that ac-count for almost two-thirds of new job creation are standing still – and more than 20 mil-lion Americans who are look-ing for work will be on hold, too.

Senior citizens who saved for retirement are at financial risk, too. Taxes on dividends are set for huge increases on January 1 – to as much as 40%. Retirement planning and fi-nancial security will go out the window for millions who did

all the right things throughout their working lives.

Also at risk if we don’t avoid the fiscal cliff are my two top tax priorities. First, in states like Texas, which don’t have an income tax, the deduct-ibility of sales taxes for federal income taxes assures fairness with other states. If state sales tax deductibility isn’t renewed by year’s end, millions of Tex-as taxpayers will see their fed-eral income tax bills swell by an average of $500 next year.

My second priority is re-newing tax relief for middle class married couples. Before my amendment was made law in 2001, 25 million mar-ried couples were forced into higher income brackets and paid an average of $1,400 more than they would have as single people. This marriage penalty is, well, un-American, and my fix must be renewed.

There is still time for Con-gress and the White House to come together on a compre-hensive long-range fiscal plan – to avoid punishing tax in-creases that will kill our weak economy, assure long-term Social Security and Medicare solvency (without cutting current benefits), and lock in prudent spending limits that will pare back deficits. The first step is for Congress and the White House to agree be-fore year’s end on a tax and spending framework that will avoid the fiscal cliff and put our country back on the right track.

Hutchison, a Republican, is the senior U.S. senator from Texas.

hutchison.senate.gov

We can’t afford to go over the Fiscal Cliff

Orangefield High School senior, Jamie Beaulieu, made third chair clarinet in the ATSSB All-Region Band. The all-region band members will participate in a clinic and con-cert at Silsbee High School on Jan. 26, 2013. In addition, Beaulieu advances to Area band try-outs in Tyler on Jan. 12, 2013.

OHS student makes All-Region Band

Starks Memorial VFW to host Christmas Parade, Dance

Starks Memorial VFW Post 4759 and Ladies Auxiliary. will host a Christmas Parade and Christmas Dance on Saturday, Dec. 1. The parade will start at 2 p.m. at the Starks Memorial VFW and Gumbo will be servers afterwards at the Post.

The Christmas Dance will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will feature the band Zydecane. Entry will cost $8 per person or $15 per couple.

The Starks Memorial VFW Post 4759 is located at 4402 Hwy. 12, in Starks, La.

Eagles to host Housewarming for the Rileys on Dec. 2

Michael and Peggy Riley, life long residents of Orange and at-tend St. Francis, lost their home and all of they possession in a recent house fire.

The community is invited to a special housewarming for the Rileys at the Eagles Lodge on 803 N. 28th Street from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. A registry of items for the Rileys can be found at Walmart or donations are being accepted.

They have be members of The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sabi-ne Aerie 2325, for eight years. Peggy has held several offices.

Michael and Peggy have been active in our community assist-ing with benefits, Christmas parties for children in need and other functions.

For more information contact Sharon Bodin at 735-8662 or cell 719-7793.

City of W.O. to host annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The City of West Orange will host their annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 at the West Orange Community Center, located at 2700 Western Ave in West Or-ange. The community is invited to attend the festive evening full of Christmas activities. Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux

will read “The Cajun Night Before Christmas,” followed by car-olling, the lighting of the City Christmas Tree and a visit from Santa.

Vendors registration now open for Christmas at the Browns

Christmas at the Browns will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 The Brown Center of Lamar State College - Or-ange is accepting vendor registration until Nov. 16. Please con-tact us at 409-883-2939 or email terrie.smith@LSCO.edu for more information.

OC Christian Writers Guild to meet Dec. 4The newly formed Orange County Christian Writers Guild

will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at Brown Hearing Center (upstairs) behind Dairy Queen in Orange, located (105 Camellia, Orange, Texas 77630.

If you are a Christian writer or thinking about writing and don’t know where to start, this is the meeting for you.

This first meeting will be electing officers, setting times, dis-cussing the issues we would like to learn about, etc.

This Writers Guild is intended to educate and encourage all who attend. For more information, please call Karen Y. Stevens at 409 988-2588 or email kstevens@gt.rr.com.

American Legion lunch fundraiser set for Dec. 6

The American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will hold a plate lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6. The cost will be $7 per plate and the meal will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and a dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is avail-able.

Call 409-886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, Dec. 5 or before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 for orders and deliveries.

Hunter education safety class set for Dec. 6The Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study

Safety Class Field part will be taught from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Orangefield Volunteer Fire Station on Hwy 105 in Orangefield. Participants must complete the online home study computer sections, print the completed test and bring them to class. Please call Danny Odom to register at 409-883-8118. This class is not just for hunters, but for anyone who handles a firearm can benefit from it.

BC/OF Christmas Night Parade to be held Dec. 8

The fourth annual Bridge City and Orangefield Christmas Night Parade “Remembering Christmas Past” will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. The parade will begin at First Baptist Church on Roundbunch Road and end at the Bridge City Intermediate School. The Parade Marshal will be Ms. Bev-erly Perry.

In 2011 the Ministerial Alliance delivered over 550 gifts to needy children, this year the Chamber of Commerce in conjunc-tion with the Orange County Ministerial Alliance will also be holding a toy drive for children ages zero to fifth grade, for pa-rade goers who wish to donate toys there will be a box next to the judges table to drop your toys, there will also be a box at the Dollar Store in Bridge City and at the Bridge City Chamber.

Each parade participant is asked to bring an UNWRAPPED toy to be collected by Santa’s Elves at the judges’ stand across from the Bridge City Bank on Roundbunch at the end of the pa-rade as Mr. and Mrs. Santa go by Santa’s elves will load red bags of toys onto sleigh and delivered to the Ministerial Alliance on Roundbunch Road that same night.

Parade application can be picked up at the Bridge City Cham-ber of Commerce located at 150 W. Roundbunch Road, 409-735-5671, or email bcchamber@sbcglobal.net requesting an applica-tion.

For more information, please contact Ms. Lucy Fields, volun-teer Chairperson, at 409-697-1206.

W.O. Chiefs to host annual Christmas Reunion Dance

The West Orange Cheifs will host their annual Christmas Re-union Dance from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the American Legion Hall on Green Ave in Orange.. The Ken Marvel Band will preform with special guest “Jivin Gene” Bour-geois. Snacks are welcome and this is a b.y.o.b. event. This is open to the pubic and the cost is $10 per person. Smoking will be outside only. For more information, please contact Jimmy Guidry at 409-738-2294, 409-988-5283 or jcrazycajun@sbcglob-al.net.

Christmas in Orangefield to be held Dec. 8The second annual Christmas in Orangefield will take place

on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012.  It will kick-off with a parade at 10 a.m. There will be crafts, games, competitions, food and enter-tainment throughout the day. The festivities will conclude with a reading of “The Cajun Night before Christmas” and Christmas

Lights at dusk. Come help us celebrate the community and the season and while supporting the Orangefield Cormier Museum. For more information on parade entry, booth rental, or to sched-ule a performance please contact Jesse Fremont at 409 293-7340.

GOACC announces annual banquetThe Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will host its

annual banquet meeting beginning at 6 p.m., Dec. 10 at the Sun-set Grove Country Club located at 2801 W. Sunset Dr.

They will recognize their 2012 Citizen of the Year, Non Profit Community Service Award and Business Community Service Award.

Sponsorship Tables are $400 which include a table with eight reserved seats and company logo on table.

Individual Reservations are $40 per person. Contact the GOACC for more information.

Upcoming chamber member events:Dec. 7- Orange Christmas Parade 6:30 p.m.Dec. 13- Toilet Paper Tea & Open House at Southeast Texas

Hospice 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Dec. 18- Jerry Hughes Realty 35th Annual Christmas Open

House 4-6 p.m.

Cormier Museum to open Dec. 15The Orangefield Cormier Museum will be open from 10 a.m.

To 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Eagles offers free classes, pool tour-nament and hall rental

The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2523 located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange is offering several free classes, activities and fundraisers.

Free scrapbook classes are held at 4 p.m. each Tuesday. The community is invited.

Free genealogy classes are offered at 4 p.m. each Wednesday. The 63’ X 39’ hall is available for rent. The hall is suitable for

all occasions, with an occupancy of 200. The amenities include a band stand, nice dance floor, tables, chairs, large kitchen, wet bar, pool table, and a large parking lot. A bartender and waitress will be provided as needed. The Fraternal Order of Eagles has an excellent location, one block off MacArthur Drive. For more in-formation on any of the activities or rent the hall contact Sharon Bodin at 409-735-8662 or 409-719-7793.

American Legion Club Room now openThe American Legion Club Room, located at 108 Green Ave.

in Orange will be open at noon, Monday through Sunday, on a trial basis. The American Legion Post 49 is revised their hours to be serve their members and guest. For this venture to be suc-cessful, the American Legion is asking for the support and pa-tronage of the community.

Boy Scouts to host annual flag fundraiserThe Boy Scouts of Troop 62 is now accepting subscriptions for

commemorative flag displays in and around North Orange (near Hwy. 87 and Meeks Drive) between IH-10 and South Teal Road. The 3’ by 5’ flags will be displayed on the five flag days of the year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Patriots Day [9/11] and Veterans Day). The flags will be displayed no later than 9 a.m. on the commemorative day, picked up before dusk and stored until the next flag day.

An initial $75 tax deductible donation ($50 for renewals) is re-quired. Money orders and checks must be received 14 days prior to posting day in order to ensure timely service. All proceeds go to support Scout activities and programs throughout the year.

For subscriptions, contact Bubba Plexico, Troop 62 Scoutmas-ter, at 214-770-0568; or Chris Wright, Troop 62 Fundraising Chair, at 409-882-9972.

Service League searching for “Community Needs”

The Service League of Orange is now accepting requests from non-profit organizations only for application forms to receive fi-nancial assistance through their Community Needs Commit-tee. The Service League encourages projects, events and activi-ties that primarily target the good of all of the entire “Orange County” community. To qualify, verification of non-profit status must be submitted with the Service League Needs application by Oct. 1, 2012.

Applications can be obtained by calling Mindy McKee at 409-779-8867 or Carolyn Lemons at 409-670-1839 or emailing re-quests to info@serviceleagueoforange.com.

KOCB searching for community projectsKeep Orange County Beautiful has access to limited funding

to assist the cities of Orange County, or the county itself, in dis-posing of abandoned tires dumped on the side of the roads. 

Such a project provides a discernible environmental benefit of providing proper disposal of these tires and reduces health threats associated with illegally dumped tires. These dump sites can become breeding grounds for mosquitos and rodents that carry diseases, plus tire fires can result in the contamination of surface water, ground water and soils.  

Funds may also be available to clean up trash dumps on public property.

If you or your community affiliations have potential projects that fit this description, please bring them to the attention of the KOCB board at 330-9373.

Mauriceville AA meetsAn Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held each Thursday at

7:30 p.m. in Mauriceville at the United Methodist Church on Highway 12. For more information call 409-670-6265.

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Community Bulletin Board

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Saturday, December 15, 2012 (4:00pm and 7:30pm)A Christmas with Shoji Tabuchi - Celebrate the music of the season as well as Shoji favorites, melding the music of Broadway, movies, classical, country, pop, rock and western into a fabric of musical perfection. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $20–$45.Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Call 409.886.5535 or visit lutcher.org for tickets.

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December 15 and 18, 2012 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)Holiday Open House - Visitors are invited to enjoy complimentary first floor tours of holiday décor throughout the rooms, seasonal music selections played in the Music Room as well as a cookies and punch reception in the adjacent Carriage House, which serves as the entrance. Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.

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December 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 20 and 22, 2012 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)Lighted Evening Christmas Strolls - Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the decorated gardens with friends and family. See lighted areas with seasonal décor, Christmas tree designs created by area schools, organizations, businesses and families, and listen to holiday music along the way. Entry is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item. December 15, 2012 (9:00am - 4:00pm)Dreaming of a Green Christmas - Enjoy activities for the entire family, including a natural ornament craft, photo with Santa and a Make a Holiday Wreath workshop. See decorated trees along the pathways, the Children’s Garden “Candyland” and take a stroll through the greenhouses decorated with seasonal flowers. Participation in the workshop is $20 and requires an RSVP as seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call 409.670.9799. Dreaming of a Green Christmas is included with the purchase of an admission ticket to the Gardens.

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December 15 and 18, 2012 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)Holiday Exhibit Celebration - Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the Christmas season with musical selections, light refreshments and brief exhibit tours of On the Wing: Birds in Books of Hours, which features Christmas-themed imagery and explores birds as decorations and symbols in illuminated manuscripts. Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.December 26, 27 and 28, 2012 (9:00am - 3:00pm)Drop-in Art Activities - Visitors of all ages are invited to drop by the Museum for family art activities in the lobby. Docents will assist attendees in creating art inspired by the art on view in the Museum. This program is free of charge and open to the public.On display through January 12, 2013On the Wing: Birds in Books of Hours - Beautiful birds adorn the pages of medieval illuminated manuscripts and appear as both symbols and decorations. As part of the Museum’s annual Christmas offering, this exhibition features four Books of Hours from the Museum collections.

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through Tuesday, December 11, 2012. All nominations need to be in a sealed envelope marked to the attention of the nomi-nating committee, either mailed or delivered to the chamber office at 150 West Roundbunch, Bridge City, TX 77611. Current office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. However, if no one is there you may place it in the mail slot.

The Business of the Year & Citizen of the Year awards will be given to a deserving busi-ness and citizen in recognition of their out-standing contributions directly to the City of Bridge City/Orangefield Area during the past year. The award recipients will be honored at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce An-nual Taste of the Bayou Banquet to be held on January 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.

Criteria for the Business of the Year -The nar-rative and supportive materials should stress how the business’s volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the community, and describe how the nominee displayed exemplary:

• Staying power: A substantiated history as an established business

• Growth in number of employees: A bench-mark to judge the impact of the business on the

job market.• Increase in sales and/or unit growth: An

indication of continued growth. • Innovativeness of product or service of-

fered: Illustrations of the creativity and imagi-nation of the nominee.

• Response to adversity: Example of prob-lems faced in the business and the methods used to solve them.

• Evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community oriented projects: The use of per-sonal time and other resources.

• Must be a member of the Bridge City Cham-ber of Commerce.

Include specific projects or committees on which the business was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, or other ac-tivities.

Criteria for the Citizen of the Year - The nar-rative and supportive materials should stress how the individual’s volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the community, and describe how the nominee displayed exem-plary: commitment, support, skills, leadership; outreach to other citizens; and desire to make a positive impact in the community.

Include specific projects or committees on which the volunteer was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, or other ac-tivities.

Members of 4-H clubs and others throughout Texas will be able to enhance their leadership skills and abilities through the Leadership Live! virtual leadership experience from 7 -8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, said coordinators.

“This will be a free, live Web-streamed expe-rience in which participants can learn how to develop and enhance their abilities to motivate and lead others,” said Courtney Dodd, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H special-ist, College Station. “It can be watched from any web-accessible device.”

Dodd said some of the devices that can be used to access Leadership Live! include PCs, laptops and tablets, as well as iPhones, smart phones and Android devices. The link from which the session will be streamed is: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/leadershiplive, and partici-pants may register through this link.

She said participants may tweet questions and comments to @texas4h using #leader-shiplive4h.

“Leadership, especially in the form of leading by example, is one of the essential qualities for those who want to inspire and motivate oth-ers in the 4-H program and in other aspects of life,” said Dr. Chris Boleman, 4-H and youth program director, College Station.

Boleman said the Leadership Live! experi-ence will be useful not only for 4-H officers and members, but for anyone wanting to develop leadership skills.

“Anybody can participate and can learn from the live cast,” Boleman said. “We encourage 4-H members across Texas to tell all their fam-ily and friends about this unique opportunity.”

Boleman said in addition to using leader-ship skills to escalate from county to regional to statewide levels of 4-H, all participants will learn how developing these skills may benefit them in their academic, social and career-ori-ented endeavors as well.

Leadership Live! Dec. 10 webcast to provide ‘vir-tual leadership’ experience

LCM Life Skills Cheese Log Sale is underwayIt’s time for the annual Cheese Log sale at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. The sale

is conducted by the Life Skills class and funds are used for the students to learn skills needed to function in today’s world.

There is a choice of Plain or Jalapeno cheese logs, and both are sold for $6.75 each. To order, contact the Life Skills class at 409.886.5821 x 1560, or e-mail your order to tparker@lcmcisd.org.

The deadline to place an order is Friday, Dec. 14, and the logs will be ready for delivery or pick up Dec. 18 – 20. Checks should be made payable to LCM Life Skills. 

BCCC seeking nominations for Business, Employee of the Year

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Death Announcements:

Peggy Ann OliphintOrange

Peggy Ann Oliphint, 78, of Or-ange, Texas, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at The Meadows Nurs-ing Home.

She was born on Dec. 1, 1933,

to Henry and Annie Hanson in Sherrill County, Ark.

A private family service will be held in Heber Springs, Ark.

She grew up in Arkansas, ex-cept for a few years in San Fran-cisco during the War. As valedic-torian from Heber Springs High School, she earned a full aca-demic scholarship to the Univer-sity of Arkansas, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Her profes-sions were cake decorating and teaching, but her interests and pursuits included modeling, clothing design, writing, art, and singing. She lived in Arkansas, Colorado and Nebraska before moving to Texas.

She is survived by her sons Paul Oliphint of Reno, NV, Bryan Oliphint and wife Jamie of Bridge City, granddaughter Aubrey Oliphint of San Francisco, CA, and grandsons Jonathan and Daniel of Bridge City.

To Be Held:

Randall Glenn MedlockOrange

Randall Glenn Medlock, 66, of Orange, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at his residence.

Born on June 16, 1946 in Rome, Georgia to his parents, Grady Foster Medlock and Opal Ida (Smith) Medlock, he resid-ed in Orange for the last three years, he had previously lived in Norton, Kan. and numerous other places.

He worked as a psychothera-pist in private practice, he was an ordained Methodist minister, a chaplain in a prison ministry and he also worked in various other ministries throughout his life.

Randall was a very creative man who enjoyed art, pencil drawing and painting. He was a teacher in many aspects to many people and will be remembered for his kindness and love of na-ture.

Randall is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Teresa Holt-Medlock; great uncle, Al Smith; and his dear friend, his cat, Floyd.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife and best friend of 15 years, Karen Med-lock of Orange; his daughters, Annalaurel Tibbs and husband, Joseph of Fort Worth, Christina Stegman and husband, Victor Salinas of McAllen, Kristen Clark and husband, Michael of The Woodlands and Jamie Wilcox of Costa Rica; and his brother, Louis Foster Medlock of Rome, Georgia; his grandchildren, Au-tumn Tibbs, Elizabeth Stegman-Salinas, Nathan Dieterle, Allison Dieterle. Randall is also survived by numerous members of his ex-tended family.

At Randall’s request, no ser-vices are being held and cre-mation arrangements are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuner-alhome.com.

Lee O’Daniel “Bill” ClarkOrange

Lee O’Daniel “Bill” Clark, be-loved and well known broad-caster,73, of Orange died Sun-day, Nov. 25, 2012 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City with the Rev. Bob Boone officiating. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. at Fairmount Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Fu-neral Home in Bridge City.

Mr. Clark was born in Fair-mount on Aug. 22, 1939, to Neu-man Easuel Clark and Bertie Lena (Fullen) Clark. He served in the United States Army and was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City.

He was a well-known and beloved broadcaster for sev-eral different stations includ-ing KYKR, KAYD, KJAC, KLVI, KCAC, KCAW, KOGT and the Cross Country Radio Station in Jasper. He was well known for his “Sunday in the Country” ra-dio show.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lavern Smith and brothers, Easuel Clark Jr. and Doyle Dempsey Clark.

Mr. Clark is survived by his daughters, Andi Williams of Madisonville and Dana Lea Silkwood and husband, Bret of The Woodlands; grandchildren, Mirandy Dakota Williams and Christopher Raymond Conley; great granddaughter, Abigail Rose Conley and the mother of his children, Doris Ann Myers of Bedias.

He is also survived by his sib-lings, Hiram Knox Clark, Clara Mozell Hillard, Jo Nell LaRoue, Bobbie Lena Hankin and Reba Jean Barnett and his longtime friend, Carole Sterns.

Varghese Paily KulianickalPort Arthur

Varghese Paily Kulianickal, 52, of Port Arthur died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Louisiana.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield with Father Joe Kattakada officiating. Burial will

take place at a later date in India. Arrangements were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, also at the church.

Tammie Kaye DuboseKilgore

Tammie Kaye Dubose, 48, of Kilgore, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Nov. 27, at St. Hel-en Catholic Church in Orange-field with Father George Kidan-gen officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur on Dec. 18, 1963, Tammie was the daughter of Arthur Morgan, Jr. and Bren-da Bourque Howard. She was a 1982 Bridge City graduate and attended McNeese State Uni-versity and Lamar University in Beaumont.

Tammie formerly worked at the Orange Leader and was an art teacher at West Orange Stark Middle School during 1999 through 2001. She was also sub-stitute teacher at Bridge City ISD, an art teacher at Kilgore Middle School and worked at FedEx office in Longview.

Tammie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur and Sarah Morgan, Harris Bourque; nephew, Colton Allison; and un-cle, Tony Bourque.

Tammie is survived by her mother and dad, Brenda and Freddie Howard of Bridge City; father, Arthur Morgan Jr. of Port Arthur; son, Dustin Dubose of Bridge City; grandmother, Eve Bourque of Groves; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melissa Morgan Elizondo and Rudy of Cibolo, Mi-chelle Howard Garcia of Bridge City, Tracy Howard Allison and Michael of Bridge City; and niec-es and nephews, Victor, Chad, Taylor, Jacob, Sierra, Macy, Christina, and Rebecca.

Donald Thibodaux Jr.Silsbee

Donald Paul “ Donnie “ Thibodaux Jr., 42, of Silsbee, passed from this life on Thurs-day, Nov. 22, 2012 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont after an illness.

A memorial service to honor Donnie’s life was held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at the Victory Life Church, with the Rev. Nathan Fleetwood, pastor of the church, officiating. Cremation arrange-ments were under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Or-ange.

Born on March 12, 1970 in Ba-ton Rouge, La., Donnie lived in Silsbee for the last three years and had previously lived in Waxahachie, Texas. He worked as a Worship Leader with the Victory Life Church in Orange and he was also a noted vocalist and musician. He enjoyed cook-ing, sewing and spending time with his family. He was a doting father to his children and a lov-ing husband to his wife. Not only did he sing and play music, he wrote many songs as well. Don-nie enjoyed being silly, playing jokes and making people laugh. With his sewing ability Don-nie enjoyed making clothes and

costumes for his kids and others in need. Above all in his life, Don-nie will be remembered as a man who put others before himself and the love he shared for those around him.

Donnie is preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Donald Paul Thibodaux Sr. and Kathy (Guilbeau) Thibodaux; his pa-ternal grandparents and his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Margie Guilbeau Jr. Those who will perpetually cherish Donnie’s memory are his loving wife of 11 ½ years, Sharon Meg-gison Thibodaux of Silsbee; his son, Kellan Asher Thibodaux of Silsbee; his daughter, Emelia Rose Thibodaux of Silsbee; his sister, Kristen Thibodaux Co-mardelle and husband, Ryan of Larose, La.; his brother, Kevin Paul Thibodaux of Fenton, La.; his Godmother, Dolly Guilbeau Schouest and husband, Larry of Cut Off, La. as well as numerous members of his extended family.

For those who desire memo-rial donations, please make a donation to assist the family with final expenses.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfunerl-home.com.

Mark O’QuinnWest Orange

Mark O’Quinn, 52 of West Or-ange died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.

Memorial Service was held Saturday, Nov. 24, at the King-dom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness-es, 1401 Martin Luther King Ju-nior Drive in Orange. Cremation was held under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

He was born Feb. 4, 1960 in Orange. He was medically re-tired from DuPont in Orange after 32 years. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Diane of West Orange; daughter, Brandi O’Quinn of West Orange; sons, Chris O’Quinn of West Orange; sister, Lamore McCord of Or-ange.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuner-alhome.com.

Elsie BusbyBridge City

Elsie Busby, 82, of Bridge City passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at her home.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City with the Rev. Bobby Hoffpauir officiating. A graveside service was held at Trout Creek Cem-etery.

Mrs. Busby was born in the Peach Tree Community in Jas-per County to William Marvin and Berta Beulah (Wood) Weav-er. She was a homemaker and a longtime active member of Sec-ond Baptist Church in Bridge City. She enjoyed quilting, sew-ing, cooking and fishing but more than anything she loved spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Sam-uel Walker “S.W.” Busby Jr.

Those left to cherish her mem-ory are her daughters, Eileen Kimbrough of Lindale and Kar-en Louise Taylor and husband, Boyd of Orangefield; son, Curtis Busby of League City; grandchil-dren, Beth Kimbrough and Chris Kimbrough and wife, Katisha. She is also survived by her step great grandchildren, Rashard and Rejinae McGee; great grandchildren, Relayna and Re-becca Kimbrough; brother, Bill Duckworth and wife, Marilyn of Benton, La.; sisters, Shelia Willett of Port Arthur and Shir-ley Hunt and husband, Floyd of Leesville, La. and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Becky Rutledge

BRIDGE CITY

HIGH SCHOOL

Becky Rutledge of Bridge City ISD was among a group of school board members gathering in San Marcos November 8-10 to focus on their roles as advocates for public schools with state and national policymakers. Trustees, who met for the second of five training sessions of Leadership TASB, began their activities by touring facilities at Comal Independent School District and participating in an Advocacy Boot Camp provided by the Governmental Relations Division of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). In the advocacy training, trustees gained tips and practice in providing testimony before legislative committees and learned the protocol for appearing before governmental entities.

On Friday the group heard keynote speaker Bill Graham of Graham Corporate Communications. Graham, a nationally recogOn Friday the group heard keynote speaker Bill Graham of Graham Corporate Communications. Graham, a nationally recog-nized trainer in effective communication, provided tips on effective strategies for contacts with policymakers. His client list in-cludes numerous political candidates, corporate executives, and university classes. Afternoon activities featured a team building session delivered by Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EGALA) certified facilitators from Five Horses LLC.

Selected by TASB , the group of 36 trustees is participating in a year-long education leadership study program. The Leadership TASB class of 2013 represents Texas school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 275 to 106,000, and reflects a wide range of property wealth. Participants who complete all required elements of the study will graduate next year with a unique des-ignation recognized by TASB.

Each session has a specific theme that builds on the previous session and features state and national experts in the fields of leadership development and education. Teams also work on extended learning assignments between meetings throughout the year. Created in 1993, Leadership TASB has more than 600 graduates to date.

TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local Texas school districts. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.9 million public school students.

BC’s Becky Rutledge attends program on advocacy

Out of 7500 entries in the 2012Association of Texas PhotographyInstructors Fall contest. Bridge CityHigh School’s Angel Sehon placed1st in the “Formal/Studio Portrait”category and Ericha Guyote earnedsecond place in the “Open”second place in the “Open”category. Mrs. Genevieve Garrison,sponsor, is extremely proudof their accomplishment.

Bridge City HS MarchingBand competed at the AreaMarching Contest held atSFA in Nacogdoches.Out of 21 teams, the Prideof Bridge City Marching Bandfinished 7th. Congratulationsfinished 7th. Congratulationsto our band and Russell Tipton,Director of Bands, on thisgreat accomplishment.

Area Marching Contest

Once again Bridge City I.S.D. held its annual Christmas Card Contest,and the results show the remarkable talent of our students.This year, students from Bridge City High School participated in the contest.

First Place winner is Sierra Roberts. Sierra received a check for $50.00,(her card will be used as the District's card).

Second Place winner is Emily Lawrence. Emily received a check for $25.00.

Third Place winner is Diana Pham. Diana received a check for $15.00. Third Place winner is Diana Pham. Diana received a check for $15.00.

The students' art teacher is Debbie Gregg.

We are proud of these winners and of all the students who participated in the contest!

Pictured left to right-Superintendent Mike King, Sierra Roberts,Emily Lawrence, Debbie Gregg and Board President Thad Hill

2012 Photography Contest

Thibodeaux’s class Groppel’s Class

Trey Hebert from Mrs. Groppel’sclass in the teepee!

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I don’t know that the catching could have been much easier in Sabine Lake and the river than it was across the Thanksgiving holidays. There was a ton of folks fishing and even the added pressure didn’t have a negative effect on the bite.

The only problem and it was a serious problem that had to be dealt with safely each morning, was the fog. The massive and tragic pile up on I-10 that in-volved some 150 vehicles Thursday morning was the product of too much speed in limited visibility conditions. I know three different families involved in the pile-up and they all agreed that they thought it would never end as vehicles continued to slam into cars stopped behind them in the fog.

The reason I even mention the tragic pile-up is that cars at least have brakes and boats don’t. If you can’t dodge a stationary or oncoming object when driving a boat you are going to hit it before you can coast to a stop. And, while dodging at the last minute is the only option that may save your life, it sometimes has its downside as well.

In one morning alone last week we fished a stretch of the bayou while three other fisher-men a hundred yards away struggled to push a 24 foot center console out of six inches of water and two feet of mud. They ran up on the shallow flat after very narrowly missing an an-chored boat at the mouth of East Pass.

Thirty minutes later, we heard another fish-erman grinding to an expensive halt on the shallow shell behind Rabbit Island after just missing a crabber running his traps. They were eventually able to plow their way back to deeper water minus a blade on their prop and doing significant gel coat damage to the bot-tom of their boat.

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Senior Quentin Tezeno jumps over a block heading for the endzone. Although Tezeno didn’t score on this particular play, he scored a few plays later when quarterback Jimmy Salter hit him in the endzone on a 20 yard pass on third and 12. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Our Thanksgiving Week-end had a variety of occur-rences, most of them good, but it certainly was not that way for everyone in South-east Texas and Southwestern Louisiana.

The day before the turkey got roasted was a relatively normal one for me, with a nice competi-tive game of golf in the morning, a haircut and then a quick trip to a newspaper office in Beau-mont to verify that I was really me after receiving a phone call that I had won a high school playoff football contest.

I begged them to just drop the $50 gift certifi-cate and two Lamar basketball tickets in the mail, but they had to make a photocopy of my driver’s license.

In making the round trip I got into a pretty thick traffic jam at the Neches River Bridge on IH 10 coming home, so we contacted daughter Denise Bybee in Houston and told her to take Highway 73 because of the possible bottleneck in Beaumont. She had intended to come early Thursday morning, but changed her mind and arrived Wednesday night instead.

Son-in-law Brian Whitehead waited until early Thursday morning to join the rest of his family that was already at our house since Tuesday, but when he saw the patches of fog and how heavy the traffic was flowing on IH 10 eastbound, he, too, diverted to Highway 73 and came to Orange by way of mid-county and wasn’t involved in that horrible 100-plus car pileup just west of Beau-mont.

We were just glad that everyone reached Or-ange safely which made the turkey and ham taste even better. We are big Houston Texans fans and the traditional early game at Detroit before the meal was so exciting it delayed the meal an hour or so.

When the game went into the overtime period after both teams had the ball one time, Houston missed a lengthy field goal, then the Detroit kick-er “doinked” one off the goal post before Shayne

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MustangsAlthough the Mustangs didn’t have as

easy a time as they did the week before against Cleveland, they were able to walk away this past Friday night with a 20-10 vic-tory over the West Columbia Roughnecks in the area round of the 3A Division 2 play-offs. WO-S (12-0) will now face the Lorena Leopards (10-2) in the regional semi-finals in Waller at the Waller ISD Stadium, Friday night at 7 p.m.

“We are still alive after playing a Silsbee-type football game,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “We had the speed factor to deal with that we didn’t have the week before and we were spotty at times but this time of year, you win and you press on. We are glad to still be alive in the play-offs.”

Quarterback Jimmy Salter was right on the money, completing 10 of 12 passes for 110 yards, two for touchdowns, to J’Marcus Rhodes and Quentin Tezeno. Senior run-ning back Abear Simien bruised his way to

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The Chain Gang defense also did their job, holding the Roughnecks, who liked to use a power ground attack, to only 43 yards rushing for the night. In the previ-ous eleven games, West Columbia had av-eraged 360 yards of offense but was held to 157 for the night.

The Mustangs were able to hit pay dirt in the first quarter, when Salter hit Rhodes on an 18-yard pass down the right sideline. Kicker Rodikson Cano hit the extra point and the Mustangs were up, 7-0. It wasn’t until the second quarter before WO-S was able to get on the board again. After mov-ing the ball down the field on the legs of Simien, a roving Salter hit Tezeno, who was covered by two Roughnecks, in the endzone, for six more points. Cano’s kick was again good and the Mustangs were up, 14-0.

The Roughnecks fought back tooth and nail. With three seconds left in the half, after being able to move the ball through the air down to the 32 yard line, West Co-lumbia missed their first opportunity t o score when the field goal attempt barely missed the left side as time ran out.

“West Columbia came to play,” Thomp-son said. “They made us play the full 48 minutes.”

Rhodes was able to score for the third time, in the third quarter, on a 20 yard pass from Salter. Cano’s kick was blocked but the Mustangs were still up, 20-0 to start the fourth quarter.

However, the Roughnecks didn’t give up and were able to get on the board on the first play of the fourth quarter when Greg Gomez hit a field goal from 24 yards out. Although West Columbia’s top run-ning back was held to only 48 yards on the ground, Broderick Thomas was able to get into the end zone from two yards out with only 1:22 left in the game. West Columbia went for the onside kick and was able to recover, but just seconds later, Ar’Tevin McDonald was able to fall on a loose ball that went through several Mustangs hands after WC’s Willis Johnson fumbled.

Next on the agenda are the Lorena Leopards. After trailing Fairfield most of the game last Friday, Lorena was able to come back and win in the last minute of the game, 42-39.

“Lorena is a well-coached team and is used to being in the playoffs,” Thompson said. “They have been to at least the third

round the last five or six years. At 7 p.m. Friday night in Waller, they will have a purpose in mind.”

The Leopards are led by quarterback Harris Coleman, who was a part time starter last year as a sophomore. He is a throwing quarterback and is the hub of the wheel in a team that runs the spread offense. Coleman has 307 carries for 1,823 yards and 31 touchdowns and has com-pleted 116-of-199 passes for 1,698 yards and has 15 passing touchdowns to his credit.

According to Thompson, Lorena runs the same defense that they Mustangs do and they will line up and play hard.

While Lorena is used to putting up big numbers on the offensive side of the ball, the Chain Gang is known to only allow an average of 130 yards a game and has only allowed 42 points this season.

“We need a great week of work,” Thomp-son said. “Getting back to our normal rou-tine of going to school, going to the ath-letic period and then after school practice should help us. At this point, there are no weak teams left. Everyone here is playing there thirteenth game.”

Tickets will be on sale in the Athletic Office Thursday, Nov. 29 - 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 30 - 9 a.m. to noon ONLY and are $7 for adults and $5 for students will all tickets at the gate being $8.

Directions to Waller ISD New Football Stadium - 20735 Stokes Road, Waller, TX 77484 are as follows: Take I-10 W to Hous-ton. Take exit 775A for Interstate 610N and merge onto I-610W, taking care to move over to the far left in order to take exit 13B to merge onto US-290 W towards Austin. Take the exit toward FM 2920 / Waller / Tomball. Merge onto U.S. 290 Frontage Rd. Go through the light and turn right on Stokes Road and the stadium is approxi-mately one mile on the left.

West Orange-Cove schools will ob-serve an early dismissal with North Early Learning Center and WO-S Elementary releasing at 11 a.m. and WO-S Middle and High Schools releasing at noon.

Come out and support the Mustangs as they play in round three of the play-offs. It has been nice seeing other area teams up in the stands supporting the Mustangs, wearing their own school colors. Good luck also to the area teams who are still playing-the Community Christian Lions, the Silsbee Tigers and the Nederland Bull-dogs!

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The Mustang Chain Gang held West Columbia’s leading rusher, Floyd Bess to only 48 yards on 11 carries. West Columbia’s quarterback also suffered six sacks. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Chris MenardSports Columnist-For The Record

It’s playoff time, and the West Orange-Stark Mus-tangs are on the warpath. They came into the sea-son as the team to beat in the district and met those expectations by decisively locking up the division. Everyone knew they would be good, because they are good every year, but nobody really knew how good.

Last Friday, Coach Thompson led the Mustangs into battle against a tough West Columbia squad. The Mustangs came away with the 20-10 win, but weren’t able to employ the same level of dominance as in previous weeks. Some may think they’re finally meeting their match, as far as their level of competi-tion, but this is a team that has shown the ability to adapt and overcome, all season long.

Jimmy Salter has been consistent all season, de-livering time and time again, getting the Mustangs whatever points they needed to get the win at the time. He has gotten it done on the ground and through the air with this match-up being no differ-ent. Salter went 10 of 12 through the air for three

touchdowns to two different receivers. J’Marcus Rhodes, Salter’s favorite target all year long being the recipient of two of those scores and Quinton Tezeno getting the last one.

It wasn’t another “chain-gang” shut out for the defense, but the boys got the job done holding West Columbia under 100 yards rushing for the day. The crew managed to force three turnovers, scooping up two fumbles and picking off the WC quarterback for an interception. It’s like splitting hairs when you have to think that the Mustangs were slipping be-cause they allowed any points, but that is the stan-dard that WOS has set for themselves racking up seven regular season shut outs and another week before last in the first round game versus Cleveland.

With only one other 21-3A team still alive in the competition, WOS is still this areas only hope for a state champ. Coach Thompson and the Mustangs have made it all the way to the quarter-final por-tion of the tournament and they face Lorena High School this Friday at 7 p.m. They should be able to pull another victory out, but anything can happen once these teams take the field. That’s why they play the game.

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Fog shrouded mornings and evenings are the rule rather than the exception through-out the month of December. The combination of very good fishing and the extended holi-day break will also add to the traffic on the water most days. A large number of these occa-sional anglers seldom navigate the local passes and bayous and fog only compounds the problem.

If you can’t wait until the fog clears, keep your running lights on and drive ”SLOWER THAN SLOW”!

After a sensational morning of fishing last week, Darren Terrell, his son, and Darren’s brother were headed back into Ancelet’s Marina when he re-ported that they noticed the police cars stopped on top of the Veteran’s Bridge. Darren got out his binoculars and saw

the officers pointing to an ob-ject floating in the water.

They could see just the head of an individual that had jumped off the bridge, but were able to pull him aboard alive and get him to the Ma-rina. What a way to finish off a morning of fishing!

One more thing before get-ting to the catching. The one piece of equipment that I will not leave the dock without is a

slicker suit and you shouldn’t either. I don’t care if yours leaks a little, they all do in a driving rain running 35 miles per hour, it will break the wind and keep you much warmer.

I wear a slicker suit to start most days even when there is no rain in the forecast. Even a cheap throw away suit beats a poncho or nothing. Nine months out of the year I rely on the thinner Frogg Togg Clas-sic suit, but in colder weather I wear their significantly warm-er Toad Skinz suits. If you are a fisherman opt for bibs over pants. Mom…this is a Christ-mas present that will get used!

The birds are still doing their thing in the ICW and the lake making it much easier to find fish. The most pleasant change has been the average size of the trout and school-ing redfish. We have done well with TTF Trout Killers, Assas-sin Sea Shads and 3-inch Usu-al Suspect Swim Baits both under the birds and drifting the flats on the north end of the lake.

Chicken on a chain and pumpkin chartreuse have worked well for us as have black shad and Cock of the Walk in the Swim Baits. As easy as it has been, I feel cer-tain that a world of other col-ors and baits are working as well. I saw a number of fish-ermen catching fish last week throwing nothing but chrome half ounce Traps.

Judging by the countless packages of Gulp still flying out of tackle shops, the floun-der bite hasn’t slowed down much either. We caught a few very nice flatfish in the river last week, but it’s the bite in the ship channel that is still drawing most of the attention. The bite at Cameron appar-ently improved a little while the bite on the Neches ship channel slowed just a tad.

With shrimp still exiting the marshes as far north as I-10, the bass fishermen are catch-ing bass up to four pounds on everything from small topwa-ters to clear sparkle beetles rigged on 1/8^th ounce heads. We still haven’t caught any stripers, but it is getting to be that time.

GamesThisWeek . . .

WEST ORANGE-STARK (12-0) over LORENA (10-2)

7 p.m. Friday at Waller High School—It’s getting down to the nitty-gritty in this regional semifinal round with the win-ner between Navasota (12-0) and La Marque (11-1) meeting this winner. The Mustangs will have to play a sounder football game than last week if they expect to extend their season into the month of De-cember.

ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN (10-2) over Seguin Lifegate (12-0)

2 p.m. Saturday at Bellville Faith Academy in Bellville—The Lions rolled past Lake Jackson Brazosport 54-6 in their rematch Saturday clear-ing the way to take on unde-feated Seguin Lifegate Satur-day in Bellville.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAY-OFFS:

Carthage (10-2) over Silsbee (10-2), Pearland Dawson (12-0) over Nederland (11-1), Newton (11-0) over Grandview (9-2), La Marque (11-1) over Nava-sota (12-0), Lufkin (9-3) over Plano West (8-4), Longview (9-3) over Austin Westlake (8-4), Katy (12-0) over LaPorte (11-1), Manvel (11-1) over Cy-press Ranch (8-4), George-town (12-0) over Angleton (10-2), Terry(9-3) over Manor

(9-3), Fort Bend Marshall (12-0) over Elgin (8-4), Celina (10-2) over Henderson (8-4), Argyle (11-1) over Gilmer (11-1), Orange Grove (11-1) over Bellville (9-3), Daingerfield (9-3) over Winnsboro (8-3), Ta-tum (9-2) over Franklin (9-3), Cameron Yoe (11-0) over Lago Vista (9-3), Hallettsville (11-0) over Hempstead (9-3), Hughes Spring (11-0) over Centerville (11-0), Arp (9-2) over Elysian Fields (9-3), Refugio (11-0) over Lexington (9-2), Alto (10-2) over Bosqueville (11-1), San Augustine (9-2) over Mart (9-2), Shiner (10-1) over Weimer (7-4), Mason (11-0) over Thorndale (10-2), Tenaha (7-4) over Bremond (9-3), Mt. En-terprise (9-3) over Frost (11-1).

COLLEGE—

(Football Championship Subdivision Second Round Sat.)—Sam Houston State over Cal Poly, Central Arkansas over Georgia Southern, Wof-ford over New Hampshire, Old Dominion over Coastal Carolina, Appalachian State over Illinois State, North Da-kota State over South Dakota State, East Washington over Wagner, Stony Brook over Montana State; Rutgers over Louisville (Thurs.); Northern Illinois over Kent State (MAC Championship), Florida over Georgia Tech (ACC Champi-onship), Stanford over UCLA (Pac-12 Championship both Friday); Tulsa over Central Florida (C-USA Champion-ship), Alabama over Georgia (SEC Championship), Ne-braska over Wisconsin (Big 10 Championship), Marist over San Diego, West Virginia

over Kansas, Cincinnati over Connecticut, Louisiana-La-fayette over Florida Atlantic, Pittsburgh over South Flori-da, Kansas State over Texas, Oklahoma State over Baylor, Oklahoma over TCU, Arkan-sas State over Middle Ten-nessee State, Texas State over New Mexico State, Oregon State over Nicholls State, Boi-se State over Nevada, Hawaii over South Alabama.

PRO PICKS—

New Orleans over Atlanta (Thurs.); Houston over Ten-nessee, Chicago over Seattle, Green Bay over Minnesota, San Francisco over St. Louis, Carolina over Kansas City, NY Jets over Arizona, India-napolis over Detroit, Buffalo over Jacksonville, New Eng-land over Miami, Denver over Tampa Bay, Cleveland over Oakland, Cincinnati over San Diego, Baltimore over Pitts-burgh, Dallas over Philadel-phia, NY Giants over Wash-ington (Monday Night).

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Graham booted one barely in-side the left goal post for a 34-31 overtime win, the Texans’ tenth victory of the season in 11 games.

The victory moved the Tex-ans a step closer to having the home field for the upcoming playoffs in January. But these hard-fought overtime wins are taking their toll on the start-ing players and the stockpil-ing of quality depth over the past two seasons is beginning to pay huge dividends as these players are making significant contributions to these gruel-ing victories.

“Every win right now is huge,” Kubiak told the Hous-ton Chronicle after reviewing the game film last weekend. “Every time you reach a new number now, it can mean the difference in the long haul (home field advantage in the playoffs).”

We were eating while the Cowboys floundered around Jerry Jones Emporium, falling far enough behind that only a Thanksgiving Day miracle would prevent them from fall-ing to 5-6 for the season.

It didn’t happen as the Pokes lost 38-31 to the Washington Redskins, making the meal for Cowboys’ fans not as deli-cious as the Texans fans’ grub tasted.

Friday was another big foot-ball day for college fans, but it was also a beautiful day for golf so Craig Couvillion and I joined Sid Caillavet, Grant Gipson, George Davis, Bill Van, Barry Thibodeaux, Ron-nie Logan and Sam Moore for a game at Sunset Grove that one could win something for skins, greenies and medalist honors.

After finishing the round in the early afternoon, it was time to shower up and get ready for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs vs. West Co-lumbia playoff game in Chan-

nelview. The ‘Stangs jumped off to a 20-0 lead and earned the right to advance to the Re-gion III semifinal round with a 20-10 victory over the Rough-necks.

The Mustangs (12-0) will meet Lorena (10-2)--a 42-39 winner over Fairfield last week--7 p.m. Friday at Waller High School.

Our routine on Saturday was rather peculiar, spending the late morning and early af-ternoon watching college foot-ball on TV and then playing golf in an 18-hole day-night four-person scramble hosted by Sunset Grove Country Club pro Kerry Lamb.

Our team consisted of Craig Couvillion and his wife Elva, Bob Hoepner and I and we played a normal scramble for-mat on the back nine. Then we paused for a Mexican meal and resumed our tournament after dark on the front nine using florescent-glowing golf balls.

It was strange hitting a golf ball without seeing the ground it was sitting on, chipping to a green with a glowing pin and then putting to a glowing hole without really seeing how the ball will break.

We used Hoepner’s drive on a Par 4 hole, and then he hit his next shot on the green and rolled in a five-foot putt for a personal birdie, a feat that was not duplicated in the dark by anyone on the other 13 four-person teams.

Our team had three other birdies during the daytime segment, but also had four bo-geys in the dark. Our even-par score gave us sixth place, but Lamb cleverly had prizes for the first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth and eleventh-place fin-ishers. It was a lot of fun, but the night-time temperatures had dipped into the low 40’s by the time we finished.

KWICKIES…We knew it

would be just a matter of time before the axe would fall on Auburn’s Gene Chizik as his Tigers went from the pent-house in 2010 to the outhouse in two short years. He was fired Sunday, 17 months after Auburn gave Chizik a con-tract worth $3.5 million annu-ally through 2015 with a hefty buyout. Auburn endured the worst slide within two years of winning a national champion-ship of any team since the As-sociated Press Poll started in 1936 with its 3-9 record. Those three wins were cupcakes, too, with a 31-28 overtime win against Louisiana-Monroe, 42-7 over New Mexico State and 51-7 over Alabama A&M.

The first nine places of this week’s BCS Poll remained unchanged, with only No. 10 South Carolina moving up two spots (1. Notre Dame 2. Ala-bama 3. Georgia 4. Florida 5. Oregon 6. Kansas State 7. LSU 8. Stanford 9. Texas A&M.)

The Orange Community Christian Lions will have a tough nut to crack when they meet undefeated Seguin Life-gate 2 p.m. Saturday at Bellville Faith Academy in Bellville, Texas. The TAPPS playoff game originally was scheduled for a 5 p.m. kickoff, but was changed by mutual consent. Seguin has dominated all 12 opponents it has faced and has allowed only 104 points this season. Common opponents were San Antonio Castle Hills which Seguin defeated 57-6 while the Lions won 77-43 and Houston Christian that Seguin crushed 83-8 and the Lions won 62-15.

Although Bridge City’s Matt Bryant made only one of his three field goal attempts Sun-day, it was very significant as the Atlanta Falcons edged past Tampa Bay 24-23 to tie our Houston Texans as the NFL’s winningest teams with 10-1 records. Bryant connected on

a 31-yard field goal but missed from 22 and 48 yards. At-lanta plays against the Jets in New Jersey Sunday while the Texans travel to Tennessee to meet the Titans.

JUST BETWEEN US…The Seattle Seahawks’ defense, which is led by Orange’s Earl Thomas at safety, is usually very solid and reliable, espe-cially in the late stages of the game. But Sunday it faltered somewhat in the fourth period at Miami when the Dolphins scored 17 points, including a 43-yard field goal by Dan Carpenter as time expired, to overtake the Seahawks 24-21 and somewhat impede their chances for an easy wild card berth. Seattle’s record slipped to 6-5 to tie Minnesota and Tampa Bay for the second NFC wild card, who all trail Green Bay’s 7-4 record. The Seahawks, who have won only one-of-six games away from home, travel to meet the tough Chicago Bears at Soldier Field at noon Sunday.

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The first half of duck season sputtered to a merciful end for most local hunters on Sunday and will not re-open until Dec 8th. Re-ports from all along the coast were almost mirror images of one another, the combination of few birds, high blue-bird skies, and little wind was the kiss of death for

most hunters. The lack of any “hunter friendly” weather was easily the biggest problem most waterfowlers faced, the steady stream of cold fronts that kicked off the opening of the season basically disappeared and so did many of the birds.

The birds that still remained in the area got educated real fast and headed for areas with little or no hunting pressure. A few really dedicated souls who had both time and resources went mobile and found some out of the way spots that were holding ducks and got in on some nice hunts, many of these were actually on pub-lic land so contrary to popular belief it can be done.

Well now that we won’t be able to shoot ducks until December 8th many hunt-ers will either try to fish or go chase deer for a few days. The rest of the waterfowl world will set their sights on geese and they should be able to find some as daily it seems more birds come into the area. The numbers of geese already in our part of the state are really up from last year at this time, the coastal prairie is prime right now and it looks like it may only get better.

The approaching front scheduled to hit later this week will be just what the doctor ordered, the blue skies and lack of wind didn’t just hurt those folks shooting ducks. A little boost from the weatherman is all you need to help get these wary birds down from ultra high alti-tudes and closer to decoying in your spread. There are some really big concentrations of geese just south of IH-10 near Winnie, across the river near Iowa, Fenton, and Welsh, as well as farther south down the coast. Hunters wanting to take advantage of the numbers of birds around those areas really need to scout and find the flyway these birds are using, you just can’t pick a spot and hope

to decoy these birds into range because that just isn’t going to happen. Contrary to popular belief geese are really smart; you need to do your homework to have any

chance at all. Big goose spreads with some sort of motion like flags or kites will help with getting wary birds into range. Full camo or white suits while laying in a spread is a must, just like gloves, facial camo or a mask should be. If the birds are coming to your decoys don’t call too much and let them work their way in, if they try to leave give them a call and many times they may circle back and try again. The use of a flag is really helpful especially on young geese or Ross geese; they seem to really like the motion and sometimes will just dive into a spread.

If you have never hunted geese before don’t get discouraged if your results aren’t what you think they should be, geese are tough to say the least. One day they will have you pulling your hair out wondering why you did all this work only to be frustrated as wave after wave just flies too high over your spread or just simply refuses to decoy. But on those days when it all works right it can be the best feeling in the world seeing those big birds come in with their feet down and wings cupped ready to light.

One word of advice for those folks hunting around big concentrations of geese and other hunters, do yourself a favor and hold the “skybusting” to a minimum. Hunters who take ill advised shots at high flying birds don’t help anybody out, especially other hunters. Snow geese are already tough enough to hunt without

educating them even more with “mile high” shots that make even the youngest and dumbest geese seem like old veterans.

Work a little harder on the decoy placement, scouting, and calling if you want to up your odds of success. Pay close attention to the weather and remember that fog, low skies, and wind are the goose hunters best friend. Good luck and enjoy your time in the field.

First split crawls to a close, goose numbers continues to buildOUTDOORSCAPT. CHUCK UZZLEFOR THE RECORD

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On December 6th, Orange County resident and profes-sional boxer, Cody “The Kid” Richard (11-0 with 6 KO’s) will be traveling to Pensacola, Florida to fight for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Title vs 2-time world cham-pion Derrick “Smoke” Gainer (43-7 with 25 KO’s) at the In-terstate Fairgrounds in Pen-sacola. This will be a major step-up in competition for Richard. This has been a busy year for the 23 year old senior at Lamar University. He has fought five other times in 2012 and hopes to end the year with a major title.

Growing up as an amatuer boxer, Richard idolized Gainer watching him win two world titles on TV. “The first time I saw him fight he caught my eye because he is a southper fighter like I am,” said Richard. “I never thought I’d be fighting him, much less for a title.”

Richard, who trains at the Golden Triangle Boxing Acad-emy, under the direction of his father C.L. Richard, six days a

week located at King’s Gym on Donnell street in Orange, said they first got the call to fight Gainer in September in a non-title bout. With only three weeks notice Richard and his team declined the fight. The second call came around the middle of October to fight Gainer, this time in a title fight on Dec. 6. With plenty of notice the two sides entered negotiations and came to an agreement.

Derrick Gainer has been in the ring with world-class com-petition such as Juan Manuel Marquez and Diego “Chico” Corrales. In September of 2000, he knocked out Freddie Norwood to win his second world title. He since retired from boxing in 2010 and is re-cently come out of retirement on a come-back trail. Gainer most recently fought this past September, winning by fifth round TKO. “I know with all of his experience the experts have me as an underdog in this fight” said Richard, “but I plan on derailing his come-

back.” “I had a great training camp and have trained harder than ever before, we’ve called in some great sparring from out of town as well as my local sparring partners, and I truly feel that I am in the best shape of my life and have never felt more confident in my ability.”

Richard started boxing at age ten and had a stellar ama-teur career consisting of over 120 amateur fights. He turned pro when he was 19 and is cur-rently undefeated.

Cody’s trainer and father C.L. Richard said that while he knows this is early in Cody’s career for a title fight, he feels that his son is more than ready, as he has tremendously improved this past year. “The toughest things we are going to deal with in this fight will be Gainer’s experience, and fighting in Gainer’s home-town.”

Richard’s WBC Title fight with Gainer can be viewed live online at http://www.ustream.tv/fightcamptv

Orange County pro boxer gets title shot

Cody “The Kid” Richard landing a left uppercut on Eric Hernandez from Cancun Mexico this past August at Evangeline Downs Casino.

Penny LeLeuxFor The Record

Dust off your penny loafers, put your hair in a ponytail and head to the Lutcher Theater, Thurs-day and Friday. Rock out to your favorite hits from the 60s with the Midtown Men. They will perform all your favorite tunes from days gone by including “Let’s Hang On,” “Working My Way Back to You,” “Breaking Up Is Hard To, “ “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Happy Together,” “Candy Girl,” “Time of the Season,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Sherry.”

“We’re very excited coming to visit your town,” said Michael Longoria of the Midtown Men. “We always get a great reception in that part of the country.” They have played dates all over Texas including Galveston, Tyler, College Station and most recently, Houston with a symphonic presentation of their music. “That was an amazing experiencing for all those folks out there. We just had so much fun.”

The four members of Midtown Men first met as members of the original cast of “Jersey Boys,” the Broadway documentary-style musical chronicling the career of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

“We basically did a stage version of their lives and all their music. That’s when we started falling in love with the music of the 60s,” said Longoria.

“Playing this iconic 60s pop group gave us the emphasis to do this show we do with the Mid-town Men, which is to take on all the contemporaries of that group we played.”

He said it started off backstage on Broadway. “Why don’t you sing that Temptation song, or why don’t we take on “California Dreamin’” by the Mommas and Pappas. Then we started taking on other groups that lived in the same era that we were portraying on Broadway. Before you knew it we had this huge show of all these great 60s hits that everybody knows the words to. They were arranged special for our voices. We’ve been singing for the past seven years together so we have a tight blend.”

They do everyone from the Beatles, to Smokey Robinson putting their own signature on each of the songs.

“I look out into the audience and I see somebody aged 9 singing the words to “Sherry” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and they are on the lap of someone in their 40s, next to somebody in their 60s. It’s an amazing testament to that time period and that music that was written. The music of the 60s will live on forever. There is something about it that speaks to every generation.”

They just released a Christmas single called “All Alone for Christmas” written by Steven Van Zandt that is available for download from Itunes. Van Zandt and members of the E Street Band perform on the track.

All proceeds from downloads of “All Alone for Christmas” will go to the Red Cross to help vic-tims of Super storm Sandy in New Jersey and New York.

They also have their first album available for download on Itunes called “The Midtown Men 60s Hits.”

The Lutcher Theater is offering a “Girls Night Out” special for Thursday’s show. Get four tickets in the orchestra for $200 ($60 savings when purchased together) Ladies can attend the perfor-mance together, and then meet the cast after the show.

Tickets range from $35-65 and can be purchased at www.lutcher.org or by calling the box office at 409-886-5535. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. both nights. The Lutcher Theater is located at 707 Main, Orange.

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For many, this is the time of year when after unstuffing the turkey it’s time to unstuff the attic by pulling out holi-day decorations that signal the start of the next season of cel-ebration.

As you decorate for the holidays, keep safety first and foremost in your plans. Fol-low these important safety and energy-saving tips as you light up the season.

In the Immortal Words of Aretha Franklin: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

“Respect electricity at all times,” said Vernon Pierce, customer service director for Entergy Texas. “If you’re put-ting up outdoor lights, stay away from overhead power lines and the line that brings service to your home.

“Use a fiberglass or wooden ladder that doesn’t conduct electricity, and never, ever re-place bulbs when the electric-ity is on.”

When outdoors, also make sure that the lights used are designated for outdoor use and keep connections and lights off the ground by hanging them over wooden stakes. For outside use, work only with three-wire grounded exten-sion cords.

Socket to me, socket to me, socket to me, socket to me…

Always inspect your lights before you use them. If the cords are worn or frayed, throw them away. Make sure the lights have been tested for safety by an independent test-ing laboratory.

“Always make sure all of the light sockets have bulbs in them,” Pierce said. “Chil-dren are fascinated by lights and could put their fingers in empty sockets.”

“Better yet, for greater effi-ciency and safety, use smaller, cool-burning LED lights,” he added. “LED bulbs use up to 90 percent less energy than a traditional bulb to produce the same amount of light.”

Whichever type of lights you choose be especially care-ful not to overload extension

cords, outlets or even whole circuits in the house.

HO, HO….WHOA!!One of every three home

Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems. That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association, which notes that while Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they have a higher chance to be deadly. This NFPA demonstration shows how flammable a dry Christmas tree can be as op-posed to a regularly watered tree.

“A heat source close to the tree causes one in every five of the fires,” Pierce said. “Other causes are candles, electrical malfunctions and decorative lights.”

When decorating with live trees, keep your family safe by following these tips:

· If using a live tree, make sure it is fresh and green, with needles that are hard to pull from the branches.

· Place the tree in a stand with water, well away from heaters or the fireplace. Check water daily.

· Keep bulbs from touch-ing tree branches. Never burn candles on or near the tree and never use flammable decora-tions.

· Never use lights on a me-tallic tree. If the lights become faulty, the entire tree could be electrified.

“Finally, whether your holi-day lighting is indoors or out, or both, always turn holiday lights off when away from home or asleep,” Pierce said. “You’ll save money and help ensure a safe and happy holi-day season.”

Entergy Texas provides elec-tricity to more than 400,000 customers in 27 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corpo-ration. Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged pri-marily in electric power pro-duction and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with ap-proximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity,

including more than 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power, making it one of the nation’s leading nuclear generators. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mis-sissippi and Texas.

’Tis the Season for Safe Celebrations

The Texas Renaissance Fes-tival, the nation’s largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind, has wrapped up the fi-nal weekend of its 38th annual season with many highlights, including record breaking at-tendance for both the Festival and 8th Annual School Days. The final attendance count of 606,694 was up 24 percent from 2011 attendance, which welcomed over 490,000 pa-trons.

The Celtic Christmas three-day closing weekend, held November 23, 24 and 25, set a new closing weekend at-tendance record of 127,247, up 56 percent from the previ-ous year’s attendance count. The Texas Renaissance Fes-tival also broke three other weekend attendance records including All Hallows Eve, Barbarian Invasion and High-land Fling. With ideal weather conditions, patrons were able to enjoy the Festival to its full-est each weekend, and endured one rainy day during opening weekend, which still brought in over 12,000 dedicated guests.

The 8th Annual School Days, presented by the CW39, held on Nov. 6 and 7, also set attendance records with more than 40,000 students and educators from across Texas and Louisiana. The unique educational event, which in-creased attendance from 2011 by 19 percent, allows public, private and home school kids from grades K through 12, and their teachers, the opportunity to experience the art, science, theater, history, music and cul-ture of the 16th century. .

“Last year’s record breaking attendance was a great mile-stone that set a precedent for years to come. I am thrilled to say that we not only met this year’s goals, but surpassed them by setting new atten-dance records,” said Terre Al-bert, general manager. “I am

extremely proud of our man-agement staff for rising to the occasion and making this sea-son the best one yet.”

The Texas Renaissance Fes-tival reported that its online presence has increase sub-stantially as well. Following the 2011 season, the Festival had just over 48,000 Facebook followers, which has since in-creased to more than 111,000. The Festival plans to continue rolling out ticket offers, ad-ditional cast appearances and more throughout the year via social media.

Each weekend, the Texas Re-naissance Festival welcomes patrons to enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century, which would not be possible without the generous financial and in-kind support of its many sponsors. Cory Brock, director of pro-motions and sponsorship, and the management staff would like to thank their sponsors for helping make the 2012 sea-son the biggest and best in the Festival’s history. Sponsors include: the City of Magnolia, Bud Light, Coca-Cola, North-side Fiat, Spring Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Aerodrome, Amerigas, Houston Aeros, KIAH, CW39, Lone Star Col-lege Montgomery Theatre Department, Mike Eubanks Construction, Denny’s, The-ater Under the Stars, Top Dog Halloween Madness, Farm Pac Kitchens, Glazier Foods, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Prestigious Event Rentals, Randall’s, Republic Services, Walgreens, Wood-chuck Cider, and Woodforest National Bank.

“In the past 38 years, the Texas Renaissance Festival has become a Texas tradition that many look forward to each fall,” said Brock. “We are thankful for the support from our sponsors as it allows the Festival to flourish, grow and

provide top notch entertain-ment year after year.”

Other highlights of the 38th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival include the 100-acre expansion of the Fields of New Market Campground, the ren-ovation of The Globe Theater, the addition of the Hacienda San Jorge, a sit-down Latin cuisine restaurant, and a new mobile app for iPhone and An-droid devices.

The 39th Annual Texas Re-naissance Festival will take place Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday, from Oct. 12 through Dec. 1, 2013. For more information about the Texas Renaissance Festi-val, please visit www.texren-fest.com.

About Texas Renaissance Festival:

The Texas Renaissance Fes-tival is the Nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century come alive for eight magically-themed weekends. The Texas Renais-sance Festival welcomes nearly half a million guests annu-ally and features nearly 500 costumed performers on 17 stages; 400 shoppes including international food purveyors, unique artisans, merchants and craft vendors; human-powered rides; an abundance of strolling performers and the Royal Finale at dusk. 

The Festival received the 2010 and 2011 Merchant Circle “Circle of Excellence” award and was recognized by H Texas Magazine as the “Best Alterna-tive Wedding Location” in the 2012 Best of H Texas issue.

The Festival is held Satur-days, Sundays and Thanksgiv-ing Friday. The Texas Renais-sance Festival is located 50 miles northwest of Houston on more than 55 acres of beau-tifully landscaped grounds on FM 1774, between Magnolia and Plantersville, Texas. Park-

ing is free. For more informa-tion, visit www.texrenfest.com

or follow us on Facebook and Twitter or download our mo-

bile app for iPhone and An-droid devices.

Record Breaking attendance at the 38th annual Texas Renaissance Festival

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First Baptist Church Orangefield

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113

Pastor Forrest WoodSun.: Bible Study - 9:30 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Wed.: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m.,

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Youth & Children Activities,

7:15 p.m. - Choir PracticeEmail: office@fbcof.com

www.fbcof.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City

409- 735-5546Pastor Brad Morgan

office@stpaulfamily.orgSun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.;

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided at all services)

For Mid & Sr. High YouthSun. Afternoon:

3:30 to 6 p.m. Sun. Evening : Taizé

Service - 7 p.m.For Children Ages 4–10 on

Wednesday evening –6 to 7 p.m. – JAM (Jesus &

Me) Club

First United Methodist Church Orange

502 Sixth Street886-7466

8 a.m. - Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. - Celebration Service

in Praise Center 10 a.m. - Sunday School for

all ages 11 a.m. - Worship in

Sanctuary 5 p.m. - UMYF & Kids

Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine

Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders

Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha

Bonneaux www.fumcorange.org

Harvest Chapel

1305 Irving Street, Orange409-882-0862

Ruth Logan Burch, PastorSun. Morning 10 & 11 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 6 p.m.Gospel Singing first Friday

of the each month.

West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street, W.O.

409-882-0018Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:40 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.“Our church family

welcomes you!”

Echo Church

1717 FM 3247, Orange409-735-8580

Pastor George A. Cruse Jr.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Praise & Worship - Contemporary music!

Come as you are!

Trinity Baptist Church

1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange

Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb

Worship Leader Dan CruseSun. Morning

Worship 11 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church

608 Dogwood St., Orange 409-883-5466

Residing Pastor Rev. Larry DoucetFounding Pastor

Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr.Sunday Worship:10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

Orange First Church of the

Nazarene

3810 MLK Drive, OrangeLead Pastor: Ray McDowell

Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw

Youth Pastor: Michael PiggChildren’s Pastor: Rebekah

Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City

200 W. Roundbunch, BCOffice: 409-735-3581

Fax: 409-735-8882www.fbcbc.org

Rev. Bob Boone, PastorSunday Schedule: Traditional

Worship - 8:15 a.m.; Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.;

Celebration Service - 10:45 a.m.; CSI, Youth Bible Study,

Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Youth

Worship “Living Stone”

First Christian Church of Orangefield

4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234

Minister Jim HardwickSunday School: 9 a.m.;

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery providedFor a ride, call 735-4234

Cowboy Church of Orange County

673 FM 1078 Orange409-718-0269

E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service

10:30 a.m. “Round Pen” (Small Group)

Studies: Ladies & Men’s group:

7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

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CHURCH BRIEFS

Winfree Bapt. to host Christmas Stop ‘N Shop

Winfree Baptist Church will hold a Christmas Stop N’ Shop on Saturday, De. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will include Scentsy, Jewelry, Purses, Clothing, Home Décor, Baked Goods, and much more. There is no entry fee. Also, there will be lots of door prizes!

Winfree Baptist Church is located at 19525 Hwy 62 South in Bridge City/Orange. For more information or questions, please contact Melissa Smith at 738-2779.

St. Helen’s Church to host Holiday Craft Extravaganza

St Helen’s Church in Orangefield (FM 1442) will host a Holi-day Craft Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Santa will be there. Food, fun, games, a blow-up slide, fire truck tours, horse rides, a band and over 20 vendors for shopping will be available. Plus much, much more!

Starlight COGIC to celebrate 56th anni-versary

The community is invited to celebrate with Starlight COGIC, located at 2800 Bob Hall Road, on their 56th Church Anniversa-ry, Sunday, December 2 at 3:30 p.m. The theme of the Anniver-sary is F.B.I - Favor, Blessings, and Increase. The Guest Speaker will be Pastor Herbert Winston of White Rose COGIC in Port Arthur. Superintendent E.B. Lindsey is the Pastor of Starlight COGIC.

FBC of OF to show “The Nativity Story”The community is invited to join the First Baptist Church of

Orangefield next at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2.They will show the movie “The Nativity Story.”A drama which portrays the birth of Jesus and the story of

Mary, Joseph, King Herod, and the Magi.

Bridge City-Orangefield Community Christmas Basket Sign-Up

Christmas Baskets will be given to indigent Bridge City and Orangefield residents who are age 60 years and over whose in-come is below poverty. Sign – Up will take place at the Ministe-rial Alliance building next to First Baptist Church of Bridge City on the following dates between 9 a.m. – noon: Nov. 28, Dec. 3

and Dec. 5. Eligibility depends on proof of income.A utility bill to verify address and an ID for all family mem-

bers is required.Donations are needed for this program to continue. Any business, church, individual, or organization may make a

donation to the account of Bridge City Orangefield Ministerial Alliance Christmas Basket Fund at the Bridge City Bank.

Salem UMC to host Christmas CantataSalem United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Canta-

ta at 6 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 8 at their church building located at 402 W. John Ave. in Orange. The community is invited to come out and enjoy Christmas and Gospel Music. Refreshments will be served!

Bridge City Orangefield Christmas Parade Toy Drive

The Bridge City Orangefield Ministerial Alliance and Cham-ber of Commerce are seeking all participants of the parade to donate a toy during the “Christmas Parade” on Dec. 8. All par-ticipants of the parade are asked to bring a toy and present it to the “Elves” at the Judge’s Station on the parade route. Last year the Ministerial Alliance assisted 556 indigent children with clothing, shoes, or toys. This Christmas the Ministerial Alliance is preparing for a greater number of families in need. Individuals in the community who wish to donate may also drop a toy off at the Ministerial Alliance office on Monday or Wednesday morn-ings. Donating a toy will bring joy to a child and give hope to the family. Together, we can share the “Spirit of Christmas.” Thank You, for Giving.

First UMC to host MOPS The local Mothers of Preschoolers group (affectionately

known as MOPS) invites you to join them one Tuesday a month 9:30 a.m. to noon September through May in the First United Methodist Church Praise Center located on the corner of 5th and Pine. 

MOPS is designed to nurture EVERY mother with children from infancy to kindergarten through guest speakers, mentor moments, creative activities, breakfast, discussion time, play groups and more. 

Members come from all walks of life, but share one desire---to be great moms!  You don’t have to be a Methodist, just a mom. Free childcare is provided during meetings.  For more informa-tion and dates, please contact FUMC Orange at 409-886-7466 or find more information on the web at www.mops.org or www.fumcorange.org.

St. Paul UMC to sell cookbooksSt. Paul United Methodist Church is selling homegrown, local

cookbooks. All of the recipes come from members. The cook-book has tried and true recipes. The cost is $20 and all proceeds go to our mission funds. Please call the church 735-5546 or come by from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and pick up a copy.

Mr. Bill Hinton will celebrate his 80th birthday on Dec. 3, 2012. He will celebrate with family and friends this Saturday with a party hosted by his children. Mr. Bill and wife, Emalois came to Orange County in 1961 and raised their four daughters. Best wishes to Bill with many more happy years!

Happy 80th Birthday!

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING LOCAL CLASS A CDL driver, Min 2 yrs exp req w/TWIC, Call: 409-670-0320.

THE RAPE AND CRI-SIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors. Training is provided and certi-

fied through the office of the Attorney General. If you are interested please call the Crisis Center ar (409) 832-6530 to set up an interview. Thank You, Make A differ-ence, become a volunteer!

APPLIANCESUSED APPLIANCES, start-ing at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 886-4111.

FURNITURENEW VINEYARD BEDROOM SET,complete queen bed set, dresser w/ mirror, night stand, solid wood, $1,000; horse pulled old avery plant-er, @150, (409) 474-1789 or 792-0203.

COUCH AND RECLINER, good cond., $250, (409) 735-5082.

MISCELLANEOUSTV CABINET W/GLASS DOORS, $50; computer deski w/ shelves, $70; complete full size bed, $80, (409) 745-2003.

‘07 MORGAN STORAGE BUILD. for sale, 10’x10’, paid $1,700 will sell for $700 cash, (409) 225-4446.

BOAT TRAILER, $60; Gun cabinet, $30, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.

POWER KING TRACTOR w/ belly mower, Fordson tractor w/ front blade and back hoe, both run, (409) 735-6159.

ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, good cond., dark green, $250, (409) 735-2966 or 960-1524.

SHOP TOOL SALE! Delta 14” band saw w/ stand, $400; Delta 16 1/2” drill press w/ stand, $400; Sears 10” radi-al arm saw w/ stand, $300; Bosch plunge router, $70; Craftsman twin cyl. 10 Gal. tank air compressor; $75; Craftsman 4” belt/ 6” disk sander w/ stand, $75; Delta 6” grinder w/stand, $75; Delta Mortising attachment w/ bit chisel set, $35; 5250 watt generator, $300; 30” x 40” utility trailer, $100, (409) 886-3836.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUAS, 1 female and 3 mnales, 5 weeks old, call (409) 474-9456 or 313-6260 for more details and prices.

FOUND FEMALE CAT, fluffy and white, showed up on Paula St., BC, (409) 735-4601.

MED. SIZE MIXED BREED PUPPIES, about 9 weeks old, had 1st. vaccination, wormed, will start heartworm soon, (409) 746-9502.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX,, F, spayed, (409) 746-9502.

FOUND YELLOW LAB, female, red collar, found on Pine Bluff in the Little Cypress area off 3247 from

Hwy 87, ned to find owner or free to good home, can’t keep, (409) 779-9122.

CHESAPEAKE GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX, spayed F, heartworm prev., (409) 746-9502.

RESCUE DOGS, spayed & neutered, needing good homes. Pet food donations welcome. (409) 746-9502.

SIGHT IMPARED SHEPHARD mix, rescued dog, about a year old, must have fenced yard, (409) 746-9502.

CUTIST LITTLE KITTENS EVER SEEN! 4 orange, 1 blk. & white, free to good homes, (409) 238-5119.

APARTMENTSMAGNOLIA TRACE APTS., 865 Center, Bridge City, 2/1 with full size laundry room in Apartment. Very nice and updated apartments and grounds. 15 Minutes from Port Arthur refineries, walk-ing distance to najor grocery store, Pharmacy, resturants, but in quiet neighborhood. $600 upstairs with a $500 dep., Call(409) 886-1737, leave message.

THE VILLAGE APART-MENTS is offering a MOVE-IN special for December! 1 & 2 bedrm. apartments avail-able. Monthly rent starts at $450 - $650, water / sewer and trash included in monthly rent. Excellent schools district. Located in quiet neighborhood setting Pet Friendly! Stop by our office at 245 Tenny St., or call (409) 735-7696 or 504-9952.

NICE BC 1 BEDROOM, small, very clean, in nice neighbor-hood. Cathederal ceilings w/ track lighting & Ceiling fan, all S.S. appliances, granite coun-ter tops, self cleaning oven,

dish washer. Bathroom has linen closet and biult-in vanity, all ceramic tile floors. Living area downstairs, black spiral staircase leads to loft bed-room, new CA/H, nice patio & yard, concrete parking, yard maintinance included, No Pets, $500 monthly + $300 dep. + elec. & water, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss)

1 BEDROOM DUPLEX APT., in BC, 480 Blueberry, CA/H, 1 car Garage, some appli-ances, $650 monthly + $400 dep., will except bi-monthly payments, (409) 963-5594.

COMMERCIAL5 OFFICES with small ware-house for rent, $1,100 month-ly, would consider renting seperatly, call (409) 735-6970 for more information. (11/14)

30X30’ COMMERCIAL BUILD. 280 E. Roundbunch Rd., BC, $450 monthly (409) 738-2919. 1,500 SQ. FT. BUILD FOR RENT, Hwy 1442 by Hwy 105, $800 monthly, (409) 735-5232. (11/14)

HOME RENTALSEXTRA NICE BRICK 3/2 home, Lg. living room, CA/H, Lg. yard, near fishing, carpet and ceramic tile, quiet neigh-borhood, only $850 monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/2 IN ORANGE. $800 409-761-7554.

BRICK 3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, beautiful custom kitchen w/ all new black appliances, 2 living areas, all updated, on 1 acre, practically fenced, avail-able 11/19, $1,100 monthly + $900 dep., 2430 Granger, caqll (409) 553-3332 for appointment to see. 3/2 NEAR SCHOOLS, Lg. back yard, CA/H, $850

monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/1 IN BRIDGE CITY, 265 Kibbe Ave., all built-in appli-ances including washer & dryer, fenced yard, outdoor kitchen & patio, $1,100 monthly + dep., (409) 735-8257.

3/2/2 BRICK tile throughout, Granite, fenced yard, BCISD, $1,200 monthly w/ $1,000 dep., (409) 735-2030.

BEAUTIFUL 3/2/2 BRICK home, 2 living areas, all updated appliances, Lg. fenced yard, 2430 Granger Dr., BC, $1,000 monthly + $900 dep., available 11/19, call for appointment at (409) 553-3332.

1 BEDROOM LOG CABINS in Mauriceville, real cute and in the country, $550 monthly + dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/1.5/1 IN BCISD, 5100 Westmore, CA/H, built-in stove, Lg. dining rm., 2 living areas, covered patio, fenced yard, No Pets, No Hud, $800 monthly, (409) 735-3604. (11/28)

MOBILE HOME RENTALSBC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 734-7771. (cctfn)

2/1 AND 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. (12/19)

3/2 M.H. IN BC, in Shady Estates, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excel-lent cond., $725 monthly (includes water and garbage) + (1st. & last), References

Req., (409) 474-1518 or 474-2252.

3/2 IN BCISD, on private lot, $650 monthly + $650 dep., (409) 735-5282.

HOME SALES3/2 PORT ARTHUR HOME, 2,200 sq. ft., formal living & dining rooms, utility rm., kitchen has 10’ breakfast bar, bonus room off kitchen, lots of storage, security system, home sits on a 100’ x 300’ lot, fenced back yard, No Owner Finace, $75,000, call (409) 720-9463 for more info.

BRIDGE CITY 4/2/2, 165 E. Darby, 1653 sq. ft., .43 acre, $139,000, will consider owner financing w/ adequate down, remodel in progress with a goal of mid-September. (409) 313-6005.

3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/H, on 3/4 acre lot, (409) 735-7680.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 3 1/2 years old, 2132 sq. ft., sbo, beautiful open concept w/ archways, trayed ceilings, granite, crown molding, lots of storage, personalized wooden & Bamboo blinds, dead end curbed and guttered street. Call to see @ (409) 988-8667.

3/1/2CP IN WEST ORANGE, 2729 Dowling St., 1 block from school, Lg. kitchen, Lg utility room, porch off back, sunroom, 12’ x 16’ work shop building in rear, $63,900, (409) 738-2412. (12/05)

NICE BRICK ORANGE HOME on corner lot, 3/2/2, 2404 Post Oak Lane, LC-MISD, garden room overlook-ing back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walkins in master bdrm. , shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept

kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, tile / laminated and carpeted floors, fenced back yard, 2 cooling systems, $230,000, for more info call Edee @ (409) 670-9272.

LAND & LOTSSELLER FINANCE. LCMISD, 2 to 4 acre tracts water and sewer can be financed with land, culvert drive and dirt pad, livestock and mobiles OK, Owner Financing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

QUAIL TRAILS OFISD, cleared 2.5 acres with cul-vert, drive, and dirt pad site, livestock and mobiles OK, gauranted owner financ-ing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

PUBLIC NOTICES:AL-ANON MEETS ON Wednesday & Sunday at 7pm. 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children display-ing unacceptable behavior. Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 962-0480.

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experi-ence the warmth of friendly people, beautiful music, and inspiring sermons. Join us at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC each Sunday at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM for worship experi-ence at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we!

THE RECORDCommunity Classifieds

Call 735-5305• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City

• County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, OrangeNote: Offices Closed On Wednesday

• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web• Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue• You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

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Mauriceville Tire & Lube409-735-3477409-735-7548 FAX1-800-773-1736

240 HEBERT ST.P.O. BOX 67

BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611

SCALES CONSTRUCTION, INC.SCALES PORTABLE BUILDINGS

PORTABLE BUILDINGS • CARPORTS • PATIOS

8B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 28, 2012

HELP WANTED:Hair dressers, massage

therapist & nail technicians. Room or booth

rental – $75 per week. Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.

Call Christine at 779-6580

1bd/1ba,All hardwood

floors with fireplace. All

appliances included, plus

w&d. No utilities paid.

$550/mo. $500 dep.

Call Christine: 779-6580.

Apt. in Orange

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING LOCAL CLASS A CDL driver, Min 2 yrs exp req w/TWIC, Call: 409-670-0320.

THE RAPE AND CRI-SIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors. Training is provided and certi-

fied through the office of the Attorney General. If you are interested please call the Crisis Center ar (409) 832-6530 to set up an interview. Thank You, Make A differ-ence, become a volunteer!

APPLIANCESUSED APPLIANCES, start-ing at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 886-4111.

FURNITURENEW VINEYARD BEDROOM SET,complete queen bed set, dresser w/ mirror, night stand, solid wood, $1,000; horse pulled old avery plant-er, @150, (409) 474-1789 or 792-0203.

COUCH AND RECLINER, good cond., $250, (409) 735-5082.

MISCELLANEOUSTV CABINET W/GLASS DOORS, $50; computer deski w/ shelves, $70; complete full size bed, $80, (409) 745-2003.

‘07 MORGAN STORAGE BUILD. for sale, 10’x10’, paid $1,700 will sell for $700 cash, (409) 225-4446.

BOAT TRAILER, $60; Gun cabinet, $30, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.

POWER KING TRACTOR w/ belly mower, Fordson tractor w/ front blade and back hoe, both run, (409) 735-6159.

ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, good cond., dark green, $250, (409) 735-2966 or 960-1524.

SHOP TOOL SALE! Delta 14” band saw w/ stand, $400; Delta 16 1/2” drill press w/ stand, $400; Sears 10” radi-al arm saw w/ stand, $300; Bosch plunge router, $70; Craftsman twin cyl. 10 Gal. tank air compressor; $75; Craftsman 4” belt/ 6” disk sander w/ stand, $75; Delta 6” grinder w/stand, $75; Delta Mortising attachment w/ bit chisel set, $35; 5250 watt generator, $300; 30” x 40” utility trailer, $100, (409) 886-3836.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUAS, 1 female and 3 mnales, 5 weeks old, call (409) 474-9456 or 313-6260 for more details and prices.

FOUND FEMALE CAT, fluffy and white, showed up on Paula St., BC, (409) 735-4601.

MED. SIZE MIXED BREED PUPPIES, about 9 weeks old, had 1st. vaccination, wormed, will start heartworm soon, (409) 746-9502.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX,, F, spayed, (409) 746-9502.

FOUND YELLOW LAB, female, red collar, found on Pine Bluff in the Little Cypress area off 3247 from

Hwy 87, ned to find owner or free to good home, can’t keep, (409) 779-9122.

CHESAPEAKE GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX, spayed F, heartworm prev., (409) 746-9502.

RESCUE DOGS, spayed & neutered, needing good homes. Pet food donations welcome. (409) 746-9502.

SIGHT IMPARED SHEPHARD mix, rescued dog, about a year old, must have fenced yard, (409) 746-9502.

CUTIST LITTLE KITTENS EVER SEEN! 4 orange, 1 blk. & white, free to good homes, (409) 238-5119.

APARTMENTSMAGNOLIA TRACE APTS., 865 Center, Bridge City, 2/1 with full size laundry room in Apartment. Very nice and updated apartments and grounds. 15 Minutes from Port Arthur refineries, walk-ing distance to najor grocery store, Pharmacy, resturants, but in quiet neighborhood. $600 upstairs with a $500 dep., Call(409) 886-1737, leave message.

THE VILLAGE APART-MENTS is offering a MOVE-IN special for December! 1 & 2 bedrm. apartments avail-able. Monthly rent starts at $450 - $650, water / sewer and trash included in monthly rent. Excellent schools district. Located in quiet neighborhood setting Pet Friendly! Stop by our office at 245 Tenny St., or call (409) 735-7696 or 504-9952.

NICE BC 1 BEDROOM, small, very clean, in nice neighbor-hood. Cathederal ceilings w/ track lighting & Ceiling fan, all S.S. appliances, granite coun-ter tops, self cleaning oven,

dish washer. Bathroom has linen closet and biult-in vanity, all ceramic tile floors. Living area downstairs, black spiral staircase leads to loft bed-room, new CA/H, nice patio & yard, concrete parking, yard maintinance included, No Pets, $500 monthly + $300 dep. + elec. & water, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss)

1 BEDROOM DUPLEX APT., in BC, 480 Blueberry, CA/H, 1 car Garage, some appli-ances, $650 monthly + $400 dep., will except bi-monthly payments, (409) 963-5594.

COMMERCIAL5 OFFICES with small ware-house for rent, $1,100 month-ly, would consider renting seperatly, call (409) 735-6970 for more information. (11/14)

30X30’ COMMERCIAL BUILD. 280 E. Roundbunch Rd., BC, $450 monthly (409) 738-2919. 1,500 SQ. FT. BUILD FOR RENT, Hwy 1442 by Hwy 105, $800 monthly, (409) 735-5232. (11/14)

HOME RENTALSEXTRA NICE BRICK 3/2 home, Lg. living room, CA/H, Lg. yard, near fishing, carpet and ceramic tile, quiet neigh-borhood, only $850 monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/2 IN ORANGE. $800 409-761-7554.

BRICK 3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, beautiful custom kitchen w/ all new black appliances, 2 living areas, all updated, on 1 acre, practically fenced, avail-able 11/19, $1,100 monthly + $900 dep., 2430 Granger, caqll (409) 553-3332 for appointment to see. 3/2 NEAR SCHOOLS, Lg. back yard, CA/H, $850

monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/1 IN BRIDGE CITY, 265 Kibbe Ave., all built-in appli-ances including washer & dryer, fenced yard, outdoor kitchen & patio, $1,100 monthly + dep., (409) 735-8257.

3/2/2 BRICK tile throughout, Granite, fenced yard, BCISD, $1,200 monthly w/ $1,000 dep., (409) 735-2030.

BEAUTIFUL 3/2/2 BRICK home, 2 living areas, all updated appliances, Lg. fenced yard, 2430 Granger Dr., BC, $1,000 monthly + $900 dep., available 11/19, call for appointment at (409) 553-3332.

1 BEDROOM LOG CABINS in Mauriceville, real cute and in the country, $550 monthly + dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/1.5/1 IN BCISD, 5100 Westmore, CA/H, built-in stove, Lg. dining rm., 2 living areas, covered patio, fenced yard, No Pets, No Hud, $800 monthly, (409) 735-3604. (11/28)

MOBILE HOME RENTALSBC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 734-7771. (cctfn)

2/1 AND 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. (12/19)

3/2 M.H. IN BC, in Shady Estates, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excel-lent cond., $725 monthly (includes water and garbage) + (1st. & last), References

Req., (409) 474-1518 or 474-2252.

3/2 IN BCISD, on private lot, $650 monthly + $650 dep., (409) 735-5282.

HOME SALES3/2 PORT ARTHUR HOME, 2,200 sq. ft., formal living & dining rooms, utility rm., kitchen has 10’ breakfast bar, bonus room off kitchen, lots of storage, security system, home sits on a 100’ x 300’ lot, fenced back yard, No Owner Finace, $75,000, call (409) 720-9463 for more info.

BRIDGE CITY 4/2/2, 165 E. Darby, 1653 sq. ft., .43 acre, $139,000, will consider owner financing w/ adequate down, remodel in progress with a goal of mid-September. (409) 313-6005.

3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/H, on 3/4 acre lot, (409) 735-7680.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 3 1/2 years old, 2132 sq. ft., sbo, beautiful open concept w/ archways, trayed ceilings, granite, crown molding, lots of storage, personalized wooden & Bamboo blinds, dead end curbed and guttered street. Call to see @ (409) 988-8667.

3/1/2CP IN WEST ORANGE, 2729 Dowling St., 1 block from school, Lg. kitchen, Lg utility room, porch off back, sunroom, 12’ x 16’ work shop building in rear, $63,900, (409) 738-2412. (12/05)

NICE BRICK ORANGE HOME on corner lot, 3/2/2, 2404 Post Oak Lane, LC-MISD, garden room overlook-ing back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walkins in master bdrm. , shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept

kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, tile / laminated and carpeted floors, fenced back yard, 2 cooling systems, $230,000, for more info call Edee @ (409) 670-9272.

LAND & LOTSSELLER FINANCE. LCMISD, 2 to 4 acre tracts water and sewer can be financed with land, culvert drive and dirt pad, livestock and mobiles OK, Owner Financing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

QUAIL TRAILS OFISD, cleared 2.5 acres with cul-vert, drive, and dirt pad site, livestock and mobiles OK, gauranted owner financ-ing, COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 745-1115.

PUBLIC NOTICES:AL-ANON MEETS ON Wednesday & Sunday at 7pm. 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children display-ing unacceptable behavior. Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 962-0480.

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experi-ence the warmth of friendly people, beautiful music, and inspiring sermons. Join us at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC each Sunday at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM for worship experi-ence at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we!

THE RECORDCommunity Classifieds

Call 735-5305• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City

• County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, OrangeNote: Offices Closed On Wednesday

• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web• Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue• You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Your ads published in both newspapers,the County Record and the Penny Recordplus on our web site TheRecordLive.com

TERRELL’S 738-5001

Insured & Bonded

Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Haul Offs and

Stump Grinding.Apply Online at www.gulfmarkenergy.com

Tired of Your 10 – 20?

Call: 800–577–8853

eoe

Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Drivers Excellent Pay & Benefits + 401K

No Over the Road, you’re home daily

Run Day & Night Shifts in Beaumont.CDL-A w/ “X” EndorsementTanker Experience Preferred

HERE’S MY CARD!735-5305 or 886-7183

Card Ads Only $25 Per Week(Save $4 weekly over a 2x2, 4 week minimum)

Bring your info to 333 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC,

or 320 Henrietta, Orange

GET A GOOD DEAL HERE!

Mauriceville Tire & Lube409-735-3477409-735-7548 FAX1-800-773-1736

240 HEBERT ST.P.O. BOX 67

BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611

SCALES CONSTRUCTION, INC.SCALES PORTABLE BUILDINGS

PORTABLE BUILDINGS • CARPORTS • PATIOS

8B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 28, 2012

HELP WANTED:Hair dressers, massage

therapist & nail technicians. Room or booth

rental – $75 per week. Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.

Call Christine at 779-6580

1bd/1ba,All hardwood

floors with fireplace. All

appliances included, plus

w&d. No utilities paid.

$550/mo. $500 dep.

Call Christine: 779-6580.

Apt. in Orange

SUICIDE RESCUE of Orange County. Suicide is not the answer, give us a chance, 769-4044 Vidor.

CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer advo-cares to provide direct ser-vices to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting. Comprehensive training is provided, Anyone interested should contact the Crisis Center at (409) 832-6530.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, Inc. “A CASA Program” is accepting vol-unteer applications at this time. You can apply by call-ing 1-877-586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.advocates-4-children-inc.org [there is an application at this website]. 30 hours of training is required. Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is need-ed! The program serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.

A U T O S‘05 CHEVY IMPALA LS, all power, leather seats, rear scoop, 77K miles, $8,300; Ford Tonneou cover for ‘97 to ‘03, $95, (409) 745-2003.

‘93 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,executive series, cold A/C and all works,$1,800, (409) 745-2154 or 499-2128 & leave message.

M O T O R S P O R T S‘08 CB-250 HONDA Night Hawk, like new, (409) 735-8773.

‘07 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC, Heritage Softail Classic, like new, 8,140 miles, lots of extras, $13,000; Kendon stand up custom trail-er, $1,500, (409) 988-5868. (11/14)

T R AV E L T R A I L E R S

‘07 JAYCO T.T., 1 slide out, very clean, kept in storage, (409) 886-1896.‘T R U C K S & VA N S

‘06 CHEVY SILVERADO crew cab, garage kept, like

new only 48K miles,, loaded with power including keyless entry, bed liner, new tires, Husband passed on, must sell at $15,500, (409) 988-4829.

‘95 F350 ONE TON DUALLY, 7.3 Liter diesel, new tires, $3,500. Call 779-9444.

‘11 FORD F-150 LARIOT, loaded, very few miles, clean, (409) 886-1896.

P A R T SNEW IN BOX,, 4 17” Toyota wheels for 2011 Toyota, $25 ea., (409) 738-2969.

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Allow your light to shine unto the lives of our patiennts and thier families by becoming a Hospice Volunteer! To inquire about our "Shiners" Youth Volunteer program (ages 12-17), or our Adult Volunteer Program. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 832-4582. Hospice of Texas, 2900 North Street suite 100, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

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NOTICE TOCREDITORSNotice is hereby given

that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Zelma Mildred Jeanise Deceased, were issued on Nobember 20th, 2012, in Cause No. P16333, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: PHYLLIS LORRAINE JEANISE.

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 George B. BarronAttorney at LawP.O. Box 279Orange, TX 77631-0279DATED: the 20th day ofNovemberx, 2012

George B. BarronGEORGE B. BARRONState Bar No.: 0187500 Attorney for EXECUTRIX

Enlarged for proofing.Actual size: 1 col. x 4.5"

To be published inThe Record Newspapers

02/08/12

PLEASE FAX ANYCORRECTIONS BY

5 P.M. MONDAYto 735-7346

Thanks,Nicole

FAX# 735-7346

NOTICE TOCREDITORSNotice is hereby given

that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Sam Washaw Moses, Jr., Deceased, were issued on November 21, 2012, in Cause No. P-16342, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: William Roy Moses.

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 pre-scribed by law.

c/o Wiliam Roy MosesStephen HowardAttorney at Law903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630DATED the 21st day ofNovember, 2012

Stephen C. HowardStephen C. HowardAttorney for William Roy MosesState Bar No.: 10079400903 W. GreenOrange, Texas 77630Telephone: (409) 883-0202Facsimile: (409) 883-0209

GARAGE SALESWED., 4960 WARNER ST., BC, 8 till noon. New items, lots and lots of stuff!

WED. THRU FRI., 4109 CHARLENE, OF, off Hwy 105 turn S. on Windy Ln to Charlene, 7 till 2. Couches, tables, TV’s, dishes, home decor, toys, baby items, clothes, Much More!

FRI. & SAT., 6969 W. GRANGER LN., OF, Fri. 8 till 4 and Sat. 8 till 2. Lighted villages, Christ-mas trees, decorations, ornaments, animated plush, floor jack, hospital bed, pressure washer, and much more!

SAT., 604 Lilac, ESTATE SALE, 8am-3pm, Cookware, appliances, bedding, furniture, sew-ing machine, electric organ and many more items, Everything in the house is up for sale, ALL must go.

SAT., 1005 DUPONT, COVE. 7am til. Cove Bapt. Church Garage Sale. Household items, Christmas decorations, lots of clothes for ev-eryone, items big and small. Some furniture.

SAT., 945 W. ROUNDBUNCH RD., BC, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 8 till 11. Nice variety of items, great prices!

SAT., 9092 CREEK RD., OF, off Bessie Hts. Rd 1 block E. of Hwy 1442, 7 till 1. Home decor, household and Christmas items, toys, furniture, auto parts, much more!

SAT, 602 W. GREEN AVE., ORG. 7am to 1pm. First Bapt. Orange Garage sale. Furniture, Ap-pliances, Books, Children’s toys, clothes, Adult clothes, Christmas items, Sports Equipment, Electronics, Bedding, Jewelry, Home Decor and much more. Sale will be held inside our gym.

SAT., 235 BLAND, BC, street behind Wal-greens, 8 till 1. Ladies only! Big indoor jewelry sale pre-owned and new Florida glass & hand-made, some purses, scarves, dresser pretties, much more!

SAT. & SUN., 306 LINDA, BC, off Meadowlawn and Bridgeview, Multi Family, 8 till 5. Clothes, shoes, toys, household items, More! Something for everyone!

The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 28, 2012 • 9B

ACROSS1. “Wheel of Fortune” purchase6. Christian minister, abbr.9. *”Jersey Shore” stars jump in and out of them13. Popeye’s gal14. “... ___ he drove out of sight”15. Cuba Gooding, Jr. 2003 role16. Calculus calculation17. “Lend me your ___”18. Furnish with a fund19. *”Bravo” cook21. *TV’s largest family23. Toni Morrison’s “___ Baby”24. It’s everywhere you want to be?25. Y, so to say28. Places30. Curved, as in foot35. Argonauts’ propellers37. Shakespearean “does”39. Type of TV show40. Actress ____ Perlman41. Erasable programmable read-only memory43. Echoed by the flock44. John _____ of The Age of the En-lightenment46. Fodder holder47. Painter ____ Chagall48. Like an adoring mom50. Carbon monoxide lacks this

52. Heavy-duty cleanser53. D in DINK55. Blue57. *Like a certain TV race61. Exposes65. Actor Matt _____66. Rocks in a bar68. Pool problem69. Faulkner’s “As I Lay _____”70. Yes move71. Writer behind a writer72. Cold ____73. Gloppy stuff74. *John and Kate plus how many?

DOWN1. Electrical unit2. Hodgepodge3. Like one who lacks confidence4. Put out on a curb5. “___ Weapon”6. Great Barrier ____7. E in BCE8. “Rigoletto” composer9. “The Big ____ Theory”10. Primary source for Scandinavian mythology11. Late designer Christian ____12. Girl hogs15. Perceive or think about in a par-ticular way

20. Grind down22. *Future home network for “Part-ners in Crime”24. Venomous talk25. *MTV’s “The Real _____”26. Cowboy’s cry of joy27. Not slouching29. *Entering its 25th season31. Pull an all-nighter32. Middle Eastern porter33. Salon file34. *So you think you can do this?36. Goes well with sushi38. Phone button42. Natasha Fatale’s enemy45. Concluding or finishing49. *It’s often bought on “Pawn Stars”51. What pirates do54. Wine ripening56. Indian metropolis57. Contributes58. Waldorf salad ingredient59. Arabian chieftain60. Type of defense61. Word processor command62. Bug-eyed63. Mascara site64. Badger’s den67. Bird word

Theme: Reality TV

10B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 28, 2012