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Vol. 51 No. 41

Week of Wednesday, January 11 , 2012

Orange approves final reading of voting districts David Ball

For The Record

New singlemember districts took another step in becoming a reality as the final reading was passed at CLAYBAR the regular meeting of the Orange City Council Tuesday morning.

The first reading was passed at the council’s meeting on

Dec. 13 after District Map D was selected over previous maps during a several month process. One of the maps was rejected at the November meeting after attorney and map architect Alan Bojorquez

informed the city he had received new input relative to the project and he was in the process of drawing another map— ultimately Map D. Mayor Brown Claybar said at Tuesday morning’s meeting

passing the final reading was the last of the process.

“I think the process has worked. Hiring Mr. Bojorquez was a good hire,” he said. “I think we have a good map that meets the criteria of the citi-

zens and meets the criteria of the Justice Department.”

New district maps became necessary after the 2010 Census was completed and the city of Orange was found to be out of standards of the One Per-

New OC Adult Probation Office weather proof

son, One Vote requirement.

The council conducted a public hearing on the proposed increase to street reconstruction from community development block grants. The projects in the East Town area are as follows: • $112,742 to $170,351 for water sewer improvements • $78,532 to $79,915 for water sewer improvements • $56,515 reduction of funds for water sewer rehab • $2,487 reduction of funds for Heaven’s Serenity House Resident Essie Bellfield asked during the public hearing if these projects would eliminate flooding in the area.

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Texans scheduled for health insurance rebates

VA office wants Facebook friends Penny Leleux

Staff Report

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Starting in 2012, health insurance plans in Texas — and most of the rest of the country — may have to cough up millions of dollars in rebates to customers.

The rebates will come from health plans that spend too much on administrative costs instead of medical care. The change is part of the national health overhaul law, the Affordable Care Act. But state officials in Texas and 16 other states have asked to push back the requirement for a few years NPR news reports.

The insurance rebate provision of the Affordable Care Act called the medical loss ratio, or MLR in a nutshell requires insurance companies to spend at least 80 percent of what they take in on actual medical care or quality improvement. The other 20 percent can go to overhead and profit.

“That’s reasonable in the mind of any Texan I’ve ever met,” says Blake Hutson, an advocate with Consumers Union in Austin, Texas.

“And that 20 percent, you TEXANS HEALTH PAGE 3A

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Workers install the roof of the new Orange County Adult Probation Office. The building is expected to be complete as soon as April.

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The new Orange County Adult Probation Office under construction.

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Sean Brinson

For The Record

For those who have yet to notice the rising building that is taking shape near the courthouse, what your seeing is the new Orange County Adult Probation building. The bricks are laid, the sheetrock is up, and the electrical is taken care of. The main tasks remaining on the checklist are the suspended ceiling and the floor.

Orange County Maintenance Director, Mark Wimberley, gave his best guess as to when the building would be completed. “We’ve already got past a few obstacles, getting the bricks laid and stuff like that... We’re looking at finishing around March, or April at the latest.”

The work on the new building officially began on May 16 of last year. That means that total time for expected construction will be less than one year. Six months less than what Wimberley expected it to take. With all construction problems arise that require dealing with, for the new building this as been no different.

“We had a little issue on the electrical, but that got resolved and we ended up getting our credit back,” Wimberley said.

This problem was only made worse by the fact that it occurred on the eve of the holidays. With everyone rushing around and reveling in the spirit it took them longer than expected to get in touch with the people that could fix the job.

With the electrical issue resolved, the crews can finish up the Sheetrock. This means that the walls and outer structure as been nearly completed, and the crews can now work on the building regardless of the weather; making the completion date that much easier to reach.

One of the main points of interest in the new building is its height, the same height as the Courthouse. As everyone remembers from Ike the Courthouse was able to avoid a lot of damage, only taking 16 inches of water inside, unharmed compared to others in the area. This height, and its up to date equipment, will allow the Probation Center to take on additional functions in

times of distress for the county.

The Probation building is one of great importance to the community. It allows the officers to have a home in the center of the city, instead of sharing space in the John Tarver Center. This home is important because of the roles that its officers play.

Probation officers are responsible for keeping an eye on ex-offenders of the law who are seeking to adjust to, or improve, their lives in a community. They are also officers of the courts. They must fulfill court regulations, such as per-

forming pre-sentence investigations and preparing reports on their clients. Officers also have the task of enforcing court orders, making arrest, performing searches, seizing evidence, and arranging for drug testing. Since they are dealing with those who have shown disrespect for the law, they are allowed to carry firearms.

Wimberley said, “I think they’re going to love it. It will blend right in with all the buildings in this complex, and I do believe it won’t get wet again.” The building is located at 106 S. Border in Orange.

Monday, at Orange County Commissioners’ Court the Veterans’ Service Officer was authorized access to the DUBOSE Facebook network.

“The VA and all the clinics and hospitals have all gone to Facebook,” said Gene Smith.

“That’s their way of communicating right now, to us and to the public.” Smith said they need the access in order to keep abreast of everything going on in the VA community.

“I haven’t been on the program, I have no idea what it does,” said Smith. He said until he looked at Facebook and evaluated it, he only wanted access for him and his assistant.

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Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital host students

Community Christian School was honored by Memorial Hermann’s Partners in Education Program who selected around 50 students to spend a few hours at the hospital where they made crafts and delivered them to patients and staff. Jarren Garrett, Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the students on the medical profession, as well as good health habits. They were served pizza, cookies, and drinks for lunch. At the close of the tour they were each given a prize.

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Texas health insurance

can go keep spending 20 percent on your administrative overhead, which is things like lobbying or paying CEO salaries. They can still spend money on those things, but they’ve just got to give us a baseline.

They’ve got to give us 80 percent of our premiums on actual health care.”

Insurance companies that now exceed the 20 percent mark for overhead expenditures will have to rebate an estimated $160 million next year to Texans who buy insurance on their own.

But the Texas Department of Insurance has asked the federal government for a delay on the rebate plan. Under the Texas proposal, insurance companies would have three years to reach that 80/20 ratio.

The state told the federal Department of Health and Human Services that the phase-in of the rebate program is necessary to prevent smaller companies from leaving Texas or going out of business.

The Texas Department of

Insurance declined to comment for this story.

Robert Zirkelbach, spokesman for America’s Health Insurance Plans, the national lobbying group for insurance companies, says that the new regulation tries to make insurers responsible for rising premiums, when really the problem lies with doctors, hospitals, and drug and device companies.

“The biggest issue is it doesn’t get at the soaring cost of medical care,” he says. “And instead it imposes a new arbitrary cap on health plan administrative costs. Some plans may have no choice but to exit the market altogether, and people could lose the coverage they have today.”

More than 30 companies offer individual insurance in Texas. In contrast, Maine, the first state to win approval for its application to waive the requirement, has only three companies in its insurance market.

Consumer advocates say

County business cinct 3 John Dubose moved to give Smith the access and the discretion to decide who uses it at the office.

Currently there is a countywide block of Facebook on county computers except for AgriLIFE and Emergency Management. Agencies wishing to facilitate Facebook must come to the court to gain permission. One of the reasons the county-wide ban was put

that even if a few Texas companies do drop coverage, it’ll be less of a threat and more like good riddance.

Take, for example, Standard Life and Casualty Insurance.

That company spends only 53 percent of premiums on medical care, with the rest going to overhead and profit, according to the state documents filed with the feds.

“I think [it] would surprise some Texas consumers that we have some plans out there that offer that little value,” says Stacey Pogue of the Center for Public Policy Priorities in Austin. “The new rules that are put out would end business as usual for these types of lowvalue health plans, and that benefits all consumers.”

Standard Life and Casualty did not respond to requests for comment.

For their part, Texas’ Democratic representatives in Congress have sided with the consumer advocates, encouraging HHS to turn down the Texas request for a delay.

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in place was due to viruses associated with Facebook. So far, that has not presented a problem with the two agencies that currently have Facebook access.

Later, in his monthly report, Smith also said the veterans’ office is prepared to handle an expected increase in the near future with the rounding down of the Iraq war. Smith said the armed services are

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preparing to downsize to prewar manpower which will bring the Army down to 562,000 and the Marines to 186,000. Smith said the Navy cut 50,000 over the last year and will cut another 3,000 men.

Mark Wimberley, director of the maintenance department reported that both the Adult Probation building and the Shelter of Last Resort projects are 35 percent complete.

The county received a $5,000 credit on the electrical instillation in the probation building due to flex-hose being used instead of wiring being placed in conduit as shown on the specs. “There’s nothing wrong with it,” said Wimberley.

“It’s not going to affect the efficiency of the building and our grant,” asked Thibodeaux?

“Not at all,” said Wimberley.

“It passes inspection; it’s really good; it’s just not the way it was specked, so we ended up getting a $5,000 credit.”

“It reduced the actual cost of the building; good,” said Thibodeaux.

Roy Stanford, AgriLIFE agent for Orange County, brought to the courts attention that the first county agriculture agent was appointed in Orange County 100 years ago.

Mr. R.C. Withers was appointed in 1912. Stanford said three county agents served their careers for Orange County: Alex McKenzie - 1935-1965; Dorthy Ives - 1963-1983; and Don Kachtik - 1965-1988. Stanford also announced that Paula Tacker completes 10 years of service this week.

County Judge Carl Thibodeaux announced a

Lance Cpl. Drew Daigle visits LCM . . .

Marine Lance Cpl. Drew Daigle visited his mother’s class at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School last week. Daigle recently returned from a tour of Afghanistan and told the students what it is like to be deployed. He also talked to them about how important it is to keep fit, and challenged them to try some of the exercises that are part of the daily life of a Marine. Daigle’s mother is LCM teacher, Terrie Parker.

Pictured are LCM junior Clyde Jones, one of the stars of this year’s Bear Bowl, takes the opportunity to pose for a picture with Lance Cpl. Daigle.

workshop will be held at 10 a.m. next week on Tuesday, Jan. 17 for an update on the 299 loop project and details of a financial package presented

by Cherokee Construction.

Thibodeaux said it was just the first of what would be many workshops.

“The company mentioned that they supposedly are coming in with a financial package that will not cost the county any money. We’ll wait and see,” said Thibodeaux.

“They’ve been working diligently on it and they’re coming back in with some new numbers, new figures. Of course, nothing’s a done deal. We’re

going to be having a lot of workshops with this particular project to make sure everybody understands fully exactly what’s going to be done, how’s it going to be paid for and what are the results of the project gonna be, before the court is asked to make a decision on it.”

In other business, commissioners authorized bills to be paid totaling $790,825.14, which included a payment of $542,990.18 to G & G Enterprises from the general fund for the Shelter of Last Resort.

Connie Cassidy, the county purchasing agent, was given permission to advertise for

bids on the CIAP grant for installation of on-site sewage at various Orange area locations and instillation of tie-ins at various locations in the Vidor and Mauriceville locations.

Commissioners agreed to trade in seven vehicles for a total of $12,000 to go towards the purchase of seven vehicles for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The vehicles include a 2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and four 2007 Crown Victorias.

Court will be held Tuesday next week at 2 p.m. Monday is a holiday and the courthouse will be closed.

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Orange approves redistricting planning and zoning, answered these projects won’t alleviate the flooding, but he anticipates flooding will be alleviated possibly when Cooper’s Gully is lined with concrete.

The council tabled an ordinance allowing a building and fence for Signal International at 65 Green Avenue to encroach into the Green Avenue right-of-way over legal and aesthetic questions.

The ordinance will also allow a fence at the west right-of-way line of Pier Road.

The fencing is for the overall security program.

Jarvis Buckley, owner of Buckley and Sons at 65 Green, suffered major damage from Hurricane Rita to his shop building. He wishes to rebuild a larger shop building at the property. The original building encroached into the right-of-way. If his request is granted, the new building will allow additional encroachment of 23 feet.

Buckley sold the property to Signal since 2005.

Signal is requesting an easement variance.

Councilman Cullin Smith asked how long the easement variance request would be valid.

City Attorney Andrew Culpepper said he would have to research the matter.

Councilwoman Theresa Beauchamp asked if weeds and overgrowth on the fence could be maintained by Signal International.

Grant funding in the amount of $38,000

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from the Department of Homeland Security for firefighter safety equipment was approved.

The city will match funds for $2,000 to replace an air compressor that was lost to Hurricane Ike. Deputy Chief Jerry Ziller of the Orange Fire Department said this is a national grant and highly competitive to receive. The equipment will be placed in the new Central Fire Station being built.

Residents Bellfield and Henry Lowe requested during the citizen comments portion of the meeting they would like to see the old Meals on Wheels building on Turret Street near Solomon Johnson Park made into a museum honoring achievements of African-American residents and other races of Orange.

Lowe said it would be unique for Orange to have such a museum since some larger cities in the South don’t have an African-American museum. He believes it would bring in tourists traveling Interstate 10 into the city and the Stark Foundation could assist with the museum.

City Manager Shawn Oubre announced the schedule for neighborhood meetings in the city.

The first will be held Feb. 27 at the Orange Navy Homes Center. The second meeting will be on Feb. 28 at the #3 Fire Station. The next will be at the National Guard Armory on Feb. 29 and the last will be on March 1 at Cove Baptist Church.

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Abortions may soon require sonagrams Staff Report For The Record

AUSTIN— A Texas abortion law passed last year that requires doctors to show sonograms to patients can be enforced the Associated Press reported. While opponents challenge the measure in court, a federal appeals court said Tuesday in a ruling that signaled the judges believe the law is constitutional.

Gov. Rick Perry, on the presidential campaign trail in South Carolina, praised the court’s decision.

“Today’s ruling is a victory for all who stand in defense of life,” Perry said. “Every life lost to abortion is a tragedy, and this important sonogram legislation ensures that every Texas woman seeking an abortion has all the facts about the life she is carrying, and understands the devastating impact of such a life-ending decision.”

When the state would begin enforcing the law was not immediately clear. A spokesman for the attorney general’s office said the matter was under review. The group that brought the case, the Center for Reproductive Rights, could appeal the ruling. It did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a temporary order against enforcing the law and then went further to advise U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks how he should ultimately rule in the case. Chief Judge Edith H. Jones used her opinion to systematically dismantle the argument that the Texas law infringes on the free speech rights of doctors and patients, the key argument against the law.

“The required disclosures of a sonogram, the fetal heartbeat, and their medical descriptions are the epitome of truthful, non-misleading information,” Jones wrote. “The appellees failed to demonstrate constitutional flaws” with the law.

Sparks had ruled in August that several provisions of the state law violated the free-speech rights of doctors who perform abortions by requiring that they show and describe the sonogram images and describe the fetal heartbeat, all of which doctors have said is not necessary for good treatment.

The author of the bill, state Sen. Dan Patrick, said he felt confident the appeals court would uphold the law.

“I am extremely gratified that the sonogram bill will finally take effect,” the Houston Re-

publican said. “I have worked to pass this bill for five years and I am grateful to the Fifth Circuit for their rapid action on this important issue.”

The New Orleans-based appeals court cited a 1992 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that “upheld an informed-consent statute over precisely the same ‘compelled speech’ challenges made” in the current Texas case.

Earlier rulings have found that laws requiring doctors to give “truthful, non-misleading and relevant” information are reasonable regulation, not ideological speech requiring strict scrutiny under the First Amendment, the appeals court said. “’Relevant’ informed consent may entail not only the physical and psychological risks to the expectant mother facing this ‘difficult moral decision,’ but also the state’s legitimate interests in ‘protecting the potential life within her,’” Jones wrote.

Jones wrote that the argument against requiring the doctor to perform the sonogram only made sense if a “pregnancy is a condition to be terminated.”

“The point of informed consent laws is to allow the patient to evaluate her condition and render her best decision under difficult circumstances,” Jones wrote. “Denying her up-todate medical information is more of an abuse to her ability to decide than providing the information.”

Under the Texas law, a woman who has suffered rape or incest can avoid the sonogram requirement by certifying that she is a victim.

Jones said the “the district court was especially troubled by the requirement” to make the certification, but that it doesn’t violate the woman’s First Amendment rights.

In his temporary order, Sparks also agreed with the doctors appealing the law that the doctor should not be compelled to show the woman the sonogram image, to play the sound of the fetal heartbeat and to explain the sonogram image verbally if the women does not want to look or listen.

Jones found that there was no constitutional argument against these elements of the law.

“The woman seeking an abortion may elect not to receive these images, sounds, or explanations,” Jones wrote. “This election does not obviate the physician’s obligations to display the sonogram images or make audible the heart auscultation; the woman may simply choose not to look or listen.”

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From the Creaux’s Nest TOO MUCH FOOTBALL AND POLITICS For the first time in many months I saw water sitting in the yard and the ditches half full. Monday nearly three inches of rain fell. It was welcomed but came too late to save many of the trees that will have to be cut down come spring.*****Our lake water is our most valuable asset and if we’re not careful it will end up in Houston or Dallas.

A company wants a 99-year deal to purchase 200 billion gallons a year from Toledo Bend. Louisiana must sign off on it but that’s just another move to acquire East Texas water. Some say this may leave us begging for some of our own water back some day.*****Around my tee-pee we’ve been watching the GOP traveling circus and way too much football for the eyeballs. It’s been one football party after another. The Texans beat the Bengals 31-10 and take on the Ravens Sunday, 12 noon on CBS. The other big game for us was Drew Brees and the Saints who took on the Detroit Lions 45-28. It’s a sure bet we’ll have a Saint’s party when they head west to take on the 49ers, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. on FOX.***The surprise pro game was Denver’s Tebow beating Big Ben and the Steelers with a miracle pass to Demaryius Thomas, who took it to the house, 80 yards in 11 seconds of overtime for the win. Denver travels to New England where Tom Brady waits for the 7 p.m. clash on Saturday on CBS.***The Giants beat Matt Bryant and the Falcons. Manning and company will try to upset Aaron Rogers and the Packers, Sunday, 3:30 p.m. on Fox. ***The biggest disappointment at our Monday night party was LSU being skunked 21-0 by Alabama.

It was the first shutout in a BCS National Championship game. ***There you are and the above is why I’m so far behind on this column. Come along, it won’t do you no harm.

SOUTH CAROLINA- -PERRY’S ALAMO STAND Last week, before the results from the Iowa caucus were reported, this column was the only newspaper column to say that Gov. Rick Perry would bypass New Hampshire and make his stand in South Carolina. He said he would return to Texas and think about the future of his campaign. He never returned to Texas. The following morning, he announced he would invade South Carolina. A couple of things probably happened. A super-pac called and said “We’ve got money” but more likely, Perry, who had hopes of being a vice-presidential candidate when he entered the race saw those hopes go down the drain. The Perry brand was damaged badly in Iowa and he hopes in South Caroline he can repair some of the bad taste and restore some creditability. At least enough to be a speaker at the Tea Party venues, which would pay him big bucks to speak. In the last two debates on Saturday and Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” he laid the groundwork by accusing Republicans of putting the country in the mess it’s in. Of course Obama can’t straighten it out but he, Perry, could.

He did two things with that approach, he got back at the Bushes and set himself up to make plenty of money talking to Tea Party groups. Such as Sarah Palin did. He’s right about who drove the bus into the ditch but he will preach that only Tea Party values can fix the country. My belief is that in a couple of years the Tea Party will be history. As far as the future of the GOP, Mitt Romney will be nominated but he brings baggage as a corporate raider.

Born with a gold spoon in his mouth, he has a hard time getting down to the level of the common folks. If elected, he would be the first billionaire president. Watching the debates we learned that each candidate says the other is not qualified to be president. Romney should win New Hampshire big. Jon Huntsman, the best candidate as far as I can see, will come up some but not enough. Rick Santorum is last week’s news. Newt will blow his wad in S.C. to further damage Mitt. Perry will spend his dough downing the Republican Party to set himself up to make bucks before leaving his sinking ship.

REMEMBERING DICK LEA We were sorry to hear about the death of Dick Lea, 84, who passed away Jan. 4. We had known Dick, the younger brother of Bill, Johnny, Spiv and Hugh. Bill, Hugh and Dick were all attorneys. At one time Bill served as district attorney in Jefferson County. Back in the early 60’s, Hugh and Dick maintained a law office on Short Six Street, near Farmer’s Mercantile, in the same building that later housed the Opportunity Valley Newspaper.

Dick left here and went to work for NASA, at Johnson Space Center. Brother Hugh moved to East Texas where he married Johnny Horton and Hank William’s widow. She was also the sister of David Houston. Bill later moved to the beach. Their dad had been a very popular mayor of Orange who was instrumental in the building of the Rainbow Bridge. They were kin to many who

were prominent in the history of Orange and their roots ran deep in Orange society. My friendship with the Lea brothers goes back a long way. Our condolences to wife Jean, daughter Brette and the family. The Lea boys are all gone now but the Lea family left it’s mark. May he rest in peace. Please see obit.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2001 Gage Michael Martinez, born at Baptist Hospital in Orange at 1:08 p.m., Jan. 2, is Orange County’s first born of 2002. The son of April and Joseph Martinez, of Bridge City, weighed in at eight pounds, two ounces and was 19 inches long. *****Recently appointed Bridge City High counselor, Glen Prince, an Orange County native, was born in Orange, grew up in B.C. and lived in Little Cypress. Glen will also announce the football games, a job he inherited from Terry Steubing, who was named High School principal.*****Jo-El Sonnier and Gatemouth Brown will headline the 15th annual Janis Joplin bash Sat., Jan. 19. Sonnier and Brown will also be inducted into the Museum of the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame.*****Lou Raburn is named Bridge City “Citizen of the Year.” Serving on the committee to name citizen were Marialeice Saucier, Caroline Sheppard and Don Peters.*****John “Jack” Dorman, 74, died Jan. 4. Jack had suffered a stroke in 1993 that left him immobile. Service was held at Claybar Funeral Home, Jan. 7. He leaves behind wife Vivian, daughter Donna Scales, sons Johnny and Larry Dale and several grandchildren. (Editor’s note: Since Jack’s death, Ms. Vivian has also passed away.)*****Singer Wayland Jennings recently had a foot amputation, resulting from diabetes. Waylon was a member of Buddy Holly’s band. He gave up his seat to J.P. Richardson on the plane that crashed and killed all passengers, including Holly. *****Everyone is talking about Van Choate’s Cajun Cookery being the place to eat the best seafood buffet. *****Two Bridge City football players, Matt Peebles and Joe Khoury, were nominated for the Willie Ray Smith award. *****Pretty Karen Jo Vance, county clerk, announces her candidacy for re-election.

She was elected to the office in 1998. She started in the clerk’s office in 1976, then served under Sallie Frazier and Molly Theriot before being elected with 75 percent of the vote. She was born in Kentucky on Dec. 28, 1954.

In 1955, her parents, Jack and Mary Lee Wright, moved to Texas where she grew up in Roselawn. Both of her parents passed away in 2001. She graduated from Stark High and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Vance, in Sept. 1973. (Editor’s note: Karen Jo is still pretty, still married to Robert and oh yea, she is still our excellent county clerk.)

35 Years Ago-1977 Barry Wiseman had knee surgery again to repair an old football injury.*****Sue Pate was selected “Woman of the Year” by the Bridge City B&PW.*****Dr. Mark Messer is the new Bridge City chamber president.*****Flo and Gene Edgerly attended a reception in Austin for new senator Carl Parker and governor Dolph Briscoe.*****Harry Hubbard, state president of AFL-CIO, will be the feature speaker at the Bridge City Chamber banquet.*****Attorney Sharon Bearden and police chief Wilson Roberts go on their annual new year’s diet. Friends expect the same results they have had over the last 15 years.*****The temperature hits a low 17 degrees this week.*****Dick Bivens is remodeling his Texas Ave Grocery store. The lovely young lady up front at the checkout stand is his daughter Betty. What a doll.

WELCOME ABOARD This week, we are proud to welcome David Ball, a noted writer, to our staff. David will be covering happenings around the county and also calling on the advertising market to help our business customers design a better advertising program. Give David a call at 886-7183.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Ann Olliff, Ashley Rion, Davie Thompson, Fermin Brown, Grant Gilson, John Craus, Madeline Dawn Evans, Teresa Franklin, Beth Lindner, Donald Edgerton, Bill Braus, Charles Pou, Dana Sandlin, David Pendergast, Jimmie Allen, Lynnette Lothman, Susan LeBlanc, Kent Hannegan, JoLynn Sholmire, Lyndia Permenter, Jack Stout, Mandy Jaarah, Patricia Coppage, Chris Williams, Brittany Trantham, Joan Lyons, Mel Campbell, Rob Fisher, Tommy Thompson, Bill Pryor, Don Thompson, LaDonna Bell, Brennan Broussard, Carson Peet, Joy Hughes, Margaret Cavanaugh, Tyler Reves, Dee Culpepper, Don Bailey, Jon Mott, Gary Dearing, Clayton Gearhart, Joel Meyers, Glenn Oliver, Jerry Ashby, John Green III, Matthew Lee, Milly Arnold, Gail Meadows, Tanner Wilson and Bob Couser.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We ran into Donna Riley, one of our favorite people we’ve known since she was a teenage D.E. student at Bridge City High. Through all those years, she’s done to ride the range with. She’s not only nice and sweet she is always so accommodating. Donna says she and husband David, visited Roy and AnnaBelle Rost’s hometown of Abbeville and spoke of how unique the Cajun town is and about the great food they ate.*****Speaking of good food, it’s hard to beat Gary’s Café for breakfast or anytime.

I’ve never gotten a bad meal at Gary’s. They no longer allow smoking. For years they did not have a No Smoking zone.*****The Orange Democratic Party is having a big get together Saturday at V.F.W., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be good food, music and lots of fun. Children are welcome. See ad in this paper.*****Judge David Peck and Patsy visited Ms. Ed Parker, now living in Branson. She is the widow of the late sheriff. While there the Judge came across some great peanut brittle however, what he was most excited about was some Boudreaux cracklins.

They really are just pork skins but he sure bragged about those Cajun Boudreanx’s cracklins. Boudreaux must have left South Louisiana because it says right on the package, Manufactured by BFC Inc., Bartlett, Tennessee. Dat Boudreaux ain’t no Cajun him.*****Now here’s a real deal if you want the world’s best citrus, oranges and grapefruit, grown right here in Orange County. There are several growers in the area but the one I’m most familiar with is

John Heard. John says he has plenty of juicy citrus left.

Give him a call at 988-5231.*****Friday, Jan. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a gathering will be held for Linda Cupit, who is retiring after 31 years with Sabine Federal Credit Union (Dupont). Everyone is invited to come by and say goodbye. We wish her the best and Linda keep us working stiffs in mind while out playing.*****Our buddy Dr. Lee Brown, founder of Brown Hearing Aids, has been under the weather and hospitalized. Here’s hoping he’s on the mend. God speed.*****We ran into our longtime buddy, CPA Larry Webb, the other day. I can report Larry is big and healthy. He bought a place on Strapper Dr. in Bridge City and has remolded it. He has a million dollar view of the marshland and the Rainbow and Memorial bridges.*****On Jan. 10, George Foreman turns 63 and Naomi Judd will be 66 on the next day. Two people who have lived the American dream.*****Speaking of having a dream, Jan. 16 is Martin Luther King Day. It’s a national holiday which means another Monday with banks and etc. closed.*****Our 93-year-old friend, King Dunn, has been under the weather and we pray for him.*****Some special folks celebrating their special day. City councilman/plumber, Bill Mello, is a year older Jan. 11.***A nice, pretty and sweet lady, Lyndia Permenter, celebrates her special day Jan. 13. She’s the lovely bride of mayor J.W. Permenter.***Mel Kemp Campbell, a lovely child we’ve known since right after diapers, is now a beautiful middle-aged lady. Happy birthday, Jan. 13.***Bridge City councilman, Robert Simonton, marks another year Jan. 14.***Ms. Ruth Berry turns 92 on Jan. 14. Best wishes for many more healthy ones.***A special friend and great guy, Glenn Oliver, marks another year on Jan. 16.***Former councillady, Gail Meadows, celebrates Jan. 17.***Pattie’s oldest, Erin Hanks, celebrates Jan. 17. A Vegas resident, she’s in the right place to celebrate.***Our buddy, attorney Jack Smith, is a year older Jan. 17.***Happy 31st. anniversary to Doug and Regina Harrington. They moved into their new home in Spring a couple of weeks ago. Thirty-one years went by fast. I remember when they came by to tell us they were engaged. Seems like only a dozen years ago.*****CREAUX’S TIP OF THE WEEK: Cure for a headache. Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will stop, just go away. I don’t know why it works but it does.*****CAJUN DEFINITION: Beignet (ben-yea), Cajun French for “French Donut,” A delicious, sweet doughnut, square shaped and minus the hole, lavishly sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Sometime served with chicory flavored café au Lait coffee and steamed milk like Café’ Demond serves in New Orleans. As a kid my grandmother made beignets often and we ate them with Steen syrup. Sop it up.*****

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Mary J. Blige will be 41 on Jan. 11; Stanley Tucci, 52 and Amanda Peet, 40.***Rush Limbaugh will be 61 on Jan. 12; Howard Stern, 58; Kirstie Alley, 57 and Heather Mills, 44.***Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be 51 on Jan. 13; Trace Adkins, 50; Patrick Dempsey, 46 and Orlando Bloom, 35.***On Jan. 14, Faye Dunaway will be 71; LL Cool J, 44 and Jason Bateman, 43.***On Jan. 15, Mario Van Peebles will be 55; and Kate Moss, 38.***Betty White will be 90 on Jan. 17; James Earl Jones, 81; Muhammad Ali, 73; Robert Kennedy Jr., 58; Michelle Obama, 48; Kid Rock, 41 and Ray J, 31.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Old people have problems that younger people haven’t considered yet. Eight-five year old J.C. “Tee-Nonk” Boudreaux was requested by Dr. DeVille, as part of his physical exam, a sperm count. Dr. DeVille said, “Take dis jar home and bring back a semen count sample tomorrow.

“Okay, I do dat me, said Tee-Nonk.

Da nex day, Tee-Nock came to da doctor’s office and gave Dr. DeVille da jar, wat was clean and empty.

Dr. DeVille axe, “Wat happen Tee-Nonk?”

Tee Nonk say, “Well, it’s like dis, first I tried with my right and den my left but nutten happen. Den I axe my wife Blanche for help. She tried wit boat hands, den she tried wit her mouth, wit her teets in and wit dem out, still nutten.”

Blanche call our neighbor Agnes and she tried too, first wit boat hands and den her arm pit but still nutten.”

Dr. DeVille was shocked him, “You axe you neighbor?”

Eighty-five year old Tee-Nonk answer, “Sure did and none of us couldn’t open dat darn jar.”

Editor’s note: Containers should be easier for old folks to open.

C’EST TOUT Here’s what is coming down the pike. After the U.S. Congress has said “NO” to everything, sitting on their hands, acting as obstructionist and keeping their own speaker hostage for two years, they will scream foul. President Obama says okay guys, I’ll bypass you and go directly to the American people and let them deal with you. Now congressmen, who have only a 9 percent to 11 percent approval rate are accusing the President of not working with Congress. Those with opponents are worried he won’t give them a chance to improve their image while he’s running against them. They left him no choice; from day one their goal has been to defeat him. Now they don’t believe what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will gather at Novrozsky’s this week and Robert’s next. Everyone is welcome.*****Well, a cool front is here and that’s good. I’ve gotta get out of here. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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An Impossible Task?

Kent Conwell

Lighter Side of Life For The Record

A brand new year is ahead of us.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are past, leaving everyone, I hope, with pleasant memories and hopeful anticipation of the coming year.

I always enjoy those six weeks or so, especially when I recollect holidays past.

Often, I find myself wishing I could stay in those memories, but to do so is like the ostrich sticking its head in the sand. When he finally pulls it out and looks around, he recognizes nothing.

Life, however pleasant or unpleasant, has left him behind.

You and me, folks–we’re grown up. We’re children no longer with doting parents to solve our problems. That is up to us. And we have more than enough problems to solve.

We’re all facing a challenging year. If Big Banking isn’t turning the screws on us, then the politicians are feeding us lies. There are escalating problems in the Middle East. Genocide in Africa.

Islam warns Christians in Nigeria to leave or be attacked. The job outlook is dim; money is tight; and neither Democrats or Republicans give a “Tinker’s damn” about the middle class.

So we are, like the old homily says, “damned if you do, damned if you don’t.”

You know as well as I there’s a whole slough of folks wanting to be president. I don’t know if a white Republican, a brown Libertarian, a red Whig, a black Democrat, or a green Martian will win.

Either way, I do not honestly believe you and me, the average Joe Sixpacks of this country, will find ourselves better off.

Washington, and I include all political parties here, has succeeded in setting up a convoluted set of connections that sheds accountability while enabling financial largesse beyond imagination. Those jokers get slaps on the wrist for behavior that would throw you and me in the deepest hole in the jail.

Perhaps, I should pause and take a step backward here and include local political entanglements also. There is more than ample evidence here in Southeast Texas as well as around the country and the world, that many elected officials are nothing more than crass barons of greed, perfectly willing to strip their constituents’ bank accounts for their own benefit.

Now, I have news for you. Maybe shocking; perhaps unbelievable; and certainly nothing new, but simply asking politicians to change won’t work.

Oh, they’ll agree that changes need to be made; they’ll assure us they’ll do all they can; and then as soon as we close the door behind us, they’ll stick another handful of greenbacks in their proverbial pockets.

Seems like to me these bloodsuckers are waiting in line for the plum political jobs; awaiting their turn at the trough of greed and wealth celebrated by the Potomac Two-Step.

Don’t believe me? Give me the name of a retired politician who lives on the median income of $50,000.00.

Like the Dodo bird, them fellers don’t exist!

What’s the answer, folks? Or is there one? Do we just simply move to the rear of the truck with the rest of the sheep?

I don’t know who coined the wry observation, but it smacks more of the truth than a lie. “An honest politician is one when he is bought, he stays bought.”

But there are a couple solutions, Blind Trusts or Term Limits.

Term Limits hasn’t worked. Sixteen states have term limits; nine for consecutive years, seven for lifetime. There were six other states with limits, but they were repealed, two by the state legislature; four by the state supreme courts.

I suggest term limits will not work for they must be put in place by legislators and judges, the very ones most affected by them.

That leaves Blind Trusts.

Lyndon Johnson was the first president to put his family wealth in a blind trust so there would be no question of impropriety; no question of using inside information for profit.

Why not require the same of Congress?

We send them to Washington to run the country. And we pay them well, $175,000 plus. Oh, yeah, and give them cost of living raises along with housing expenses.

Being in Washington, they are privy to financial information ahead of time, and more than one politician has made a fortune by that method.

Put their family wealth in a Blind Trust for the time they serve.

They can’t touch it, so they won’t be tempted to do a little “insider trading,” a habit all too frequently taken advantage of by our congressional folks.

Now, most of those jokers up there currently won’t pass the necessary legislation, so we must do like the Tea Partyers and put in candidates who will carry out the wishes of America’s middle class.

An impossible task?

The realist in me says “yes;” the dreamer says “some day.” rconwell@gt.rr.com http://www.kentconwell.blogspot.com/ www.goodreads.com/author/show/13557.Kent_Conwell www.amazon.com/-/e/B001JPCK26

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Community Bulletin Board

We will be celebrating the new year. All ladies are welcome. For information, please call 409-886-1609.

“Home Sweet Home” reception at the Dishman

OC Master Gardeners to meet Jan. 12 The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Salvation Army building on the corner of MLK and Strickland in Orange. There will be a pot luck supper at 6 p.m. and the business meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. At the end of the meeting door prizes will be drawn.

Any one interested in gardening is welcome to attend.

Orange Chapter of DAR to Meet The William Diamond Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution of Orange will have their monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at #4 West Eads Street in Orange. The program for the meeting will be Commemorative Postage Stamps. Any woman 18 years of age or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of The American Revolution is eligible for membership. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member is encouraged to attend. If more information is needed, the Chapter Regent may be contacted at 409-735-5253.

The Dishman Art Museum at Lamar University will host an opening reception for “Home Sweet Home: Works by Jasmyne Graybill” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. “Home Sweet Home” features sculptures by San Antonio artist Graybill that borrow from the familiar forms of fungus, lichen and mold to reflect the intrinsic beauty of natural growth and decay. Graybill invents and sculpts fictional organisms that graft onto domestic objects, challenging notions of synthetic and organic, real and imagined.

These works show that through the passage of time, man-made objects may be overtaken by nature. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. Light refreshments will be served at the reception. Admission and parking are free. The Dishman Art Museum is located at 1030 East Lavaca, Beaumont, Texas. Call (409) 880-8959 for more information or visit lamar.edu/dishman.

“Free Credit Repair Saturday” set for Jan. 21 at LSCO

BCISD Substitute Teacher Orientation will be Thursday, Jan. 19, from 9a.m. to 10:30a.m. at the BCISD Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd. Applications must be processed before attending this orientation. The application for substitute teacher can be found at www.bridgecityisd.net under the Human Resources tab or by visiting the BCISD Administration Building. Once the application is processed a Fast Pass Fingerprint form will be issued. All substitute teachers must be fingerprinted as required by the State of Texas.

Southeast Texas Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) announces “Free Credit Repair Saturday” on Saturday, Jan. 21. The day will consist of free one-on-one credit counseling and financial education sessions about Identity Theft Detection and Prevention, Predatory Lending, Consumer Law, Budgeting and Credit Basics.

The free event will be held at the Student Center on the Lamar State College Orange campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the public.

AEI is the FDIC’s national initiative to establish broad-based coalitions of financial institutions, community-based organizations and other partners across the country to bring all underbanked and underserved populations into the financial mainstream. AEI believes all consumers should have reasonable access to full service banking and other financial services.

Pre-registration for “Free Credit Repair Saturday” is not required, but is suggested. Registration forms are available at Beaumont and Port Arthur public libraries and the Workforce Solutions Center. To pre-register or to get more information, call Buddy at 409-896-8528 or fax your contact information to 409-898-2289, Attn: Buddy.

Red Hot Flashers to meet Jan. 19

AARP income tax assistance program offered

BCISD Substitute Teacher Orientation set for Jan. 19

The Red Hot Flashers of Orange County will meet Jan. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at the New York Pizza in Vidor, Texas, for their regular meeting. The birthday lady is: Lady Cha Cha, Marcie Baca.

The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will begin Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 12:15 p.m. in the Orange Public Library. Trained

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Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: all W-2 and 1099 forms, including Social Security benefits and statements; records of Capital gains and losses; receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Social Security cards for dependents; a copy of your 2010 tax return, which will be very helpful for the volunteers assisting in the preparations of the 2011 return.

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Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game set for Feb. 4 The 5th Annual Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the BCHS gym. All former basketball players who lettered one year in the varsity program are encouraged to attend and/or play. Those interested may contact Coach Knight at tony.knight@bridgecityisd.net or call 409 735-1644. Mr. Pearson will be in attendance and he would thoroughly enjoy seeing all former basketball players and other students of Bridge City High School.

BCHS to offer senior parent financial aid workshop The Counselors at Bridge City High School will host its annual Senior Parent Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 9,, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Bridge City High School. This program is designed to assist students and parents with the completion of the FAFSA Application, as well as to inform them of other financial assistance options for college education. A financial aid representative will be available after the workshop to answer questions and schedule individual follow-up appointments to assist families in submitting the FAFSA. Also, please do not forget to check on scholarship information in the Counselor’s Office or on our website at www.bridgecityisd.net. Call 409-7351617 for additional information.

Orange Community Band to meet every Thursday The Orange Community Band rehearses every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, located at 4103 Meeks Drive in Orange. They are in need of players for the following sections; flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, and percussion, but ALL are welcome! The band performs Christmas, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran’s Day concerts. At least one traditional band concert is performed annually. Please visit us on Facebook at Orange Community Band.

BCCC now accepting Business, Citizen of Year applications Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Please submit all nominations in writing to Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 150 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City, Tx. 77611. Deadline to submit nominations will be Feb. 8, 2012.

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support group meetings The Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas will be hosting a support group for female survivors of sexual assault the first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Foundation of Southeast Texas building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont.

To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis Center at 409-832-6530.

BCISD to administer Credit by Examination

Bridge City ISD, in accordance with Chapter 74.24 TAC, will administer the Texas Tech University Credit by Examination Tests. Testing dates will be June 5, 6 and 7, 2012. Students in grades first through fifth will be allowed to take each of the five tests (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) at the elementary level without prior instruction. The student must score at least 90 on each of the five four tests to be considered eligible for grade level acceleration. Students in grades sixth through 12 will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which they have had no prior instruction. Students must score at least 90 on the test to receive course credit. Additional information and registration forms can be obtained by contacting Gina Mannino at: gina.mannino@bridgecityisd.net.

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Deaths and Memorials To Be held:

Julian W. Garrett Orange

ter. Contributions in his memory may be made to the fund by contacting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at 1 University Station D1100, Austin, TX 78712-0335, or by calling the Briscoe Center at 512-495-4515.

In lieu of flowers, his family suggests contributions either to the Briscoe Center or to the Orange County Salvation Army at P. O. Box 456, Orange, TX 77631-0456.

Julian W. Garrett, father of Judith Garrett Segura and Julian Thomas Garrett, died peacefully on Jan. 7, three days after his 94th birthday.

Wanda F. Johnston A family visitation was Orange held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Wanda F. Johnston, 77, of OrHe will be buried on Wednesday, ange, passed away Friday, Jan. Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. in Evergreen 6, at the Golden Years Assisted Cemetery, next to his beloved Living Center in Orange. GravePeggy. Honorary Pall Bearers side services will be at 3:30 p.m. include all of his beloved neph- Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Auews and nieces, lifelong friend tumn Oaks Memorial Park in the Olney Beltz, and his first cousin McLewis Community of Orange. A Frank I. Garrett. gathering of family and friends will Born in Asher, Okla. on Jan. be from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday at 4, 1918, Julian moved with his Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. parents and siblings in 1931 to Wanda was born on July 27, the Texas Rio Grande Valley. 1934 in Brady, Texas to her parHe worked on his father’s farm ents, Robert M. Posey Sr. and near Raymondville and attended Alene Norma (Markham) Posey. school in San Perlita and Ray- She lived in the Orange area mondville. since 1967 and was a member He played football at Ray- of the Eastern Star. She attendmondville High School, and from ed the church of the Nazarene. there he went on to play tackle Wanda was also of the Baptist for The University of Texas in faith, and she was a homemaker.

Austin under legendary coach Wanda is preceded in death Dana X. Bible. In 1940 he was by her parents; her husband, one of “The Immortal Thirteen” Dale Johnston; her brothers, at UT, and he appeared with his Robert M. Posey Jr. and Charles teammates on the cover of Life L. Posey and his wife, Peggy.

Magazine on Nov. 17, 1941. That Those who will most cherish issue contained a long, illustrat- her memory are her sons, Dale ed story about his team.

Michael Johnston and his wife, He had received offers to play Kandi, and Gary Don Johnston professional football, but his life and his wife, Deborah; her brothtook a different turn on Dec. 7, er, Norman D. Posey and his wife, 1941, the day after the last game Mary; her grandchildren, Kris of his senior year, with the bomb- Johnston, April Johnston and ing of Pearl Harbor. His passion Angela Johnston and her greatfor The University of Texas foot- granddaughter, Raegan Johnball never waned and will con- ston. Wanda is also survived by tinue into eternity if such a thing numerous nieces, nephews and is possible. extended family.

His war service was civilian, as he was recruited to shift Held: from summer temporary work at Consolidated Steel Corporation, Genevieve Mazzola Shipbuilding Division in Orange, Jeanis to full-time supervisory work at Orange one of the nation’s busiest wartime shipbuilding operations. In Genevieve Mazzola Jeanis, Orange, he met the young wom- 78, of Orange, died Thursday, an who would become his sweet- Jan. 5, at St. Elizabeth Hospital heart for life, Margaret “Peggy” in Beaumont.

Toal. They were married in 1942, A Mass of Christian Burial was and their children were born in held Monday, Jan. 9, at St. Mary 1944 and 1947. Most of his work Catholic Church in Orange with life after the War was spent in the the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo of St. petrochemical industry in Or- Mary Catholic Church. Burial folange and Beaumont, Texas. lowed at St. Mary Cemetery.

He was the grandson of Alexis Born in Orange, on July 27, Guerrettaz, who emigrated from 1933, Genevieve was the daughFrance as a child, and whose ter of Anna Lucia and Ben Mazwidow Americanized the spelling zola Sr. She was a member of St. of the name for their nine chil- Mary Catholic Church, Catholic dren. His father was Joseph S. Daughters of America, Alter SoGarrett and his mother was Ar- ciety and LaDonna Society. minta Maggard Garrett.

She was preceded in death by Julian survived his five broth- her sisters, Annie Blanda, Antoiers and three sisters, as well as nette Herman, and Bessie Clayhis beloved Peggy and her two bar; and brothers, Mike Mazzola, brothers and two sisters. He Benny Mazzola, Joseph Mazis survived by his two children zola, Sr., Louis Mazzola, and and their spouses and families, Johnny Mazzola. as well as numerous nieces and Genevieve is survived by her nephews spread throughout husband of 58 years, Curtis Texas and beyond.

F. Jeanis Sr.; sons, Louis Paul A memorial endowment fund Jeanis II and wife Carolyn of OrAttorney At Law has been established in his ange, Joseph Ben Jeanis and name at The University of Texas wife Yvonne of Orange, Curtis in Austin. The Julian W. Garrett F. Jeanis Jr. and wife Carri of Research Travel Fund at the Bris- Beaumont, and David Allen Jeacoe Center for American History nis and wife Janie of Orange; This Attorney is Licensed to Practice Law by the State Bar of Texas in all State willCourts be used to provide grants toBoardand and is Not Certified by the Texas of Legal Specialization inGregory, any one area. grandchildren, Lustudents from other campuses cas, Justin, Benjamin, Brittany, wishing to travel to Austin to pur- Blake, and Sean Jeanis. sue research at the Briscoe CenShe is also survived by her sis-

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ters, Mary Francis Bethard, Dorothy Gipson, Pauline Albright, and Rosalee Guzzardi.

Her sons and grandchildren served as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic School, 2600 Bob Hall Road, Orange, Texas 77630.

Wilma Anne (Blocker) Woods Orange God reached out and took Wilma Anne Woods, age 87, of Orange, by the hand and welcomed her home on Jan. 6. Wilma was greeted in heaven by her husband, Willie E. Woods and son, Dwain Woods; also by her parents, sister, Floy Austin, and daughter-in-law, Dorothy Woods.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 9, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange with the Rev. T.J. Bordelon and the Rev. Jeff Bell, officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Wilma was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Wells Bayou, Ark., to Jennie Smith and Walter Blocker, both descendants of early Arkansas Territory settlers. When her sister died, Wilma helped care for her children, even though she was only 11. Wilma went to work at the Pine Bluff Arsenal building bombs during World War II. In 2009, her family arranged a visit to the arsenal, along with sons Ricky and Danny. She was only the second civilian allowed such a tour. Wilma was able to give the arsenal’s commander assistant some history they did not know.

She met Willie Eugene Woods on a blind date. It was love at first sight; he asked her to marry him on that first date and she accepted a week later. They were married 43 years until his passing in 1986. Wilma and Willie had four sons between 1945 and 1951 in Arkansas.

Economic growth in Orange County, Texas, after the war, brought them to Southeast Texas. They lived in Cove and became lifelong members of Cove Baptist Church. They were active in the community Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Lions Club, and church. Wilma was a volunteer at Orange Hospital, member of the Red Hats, and loved meeting with her Sunday School class and Christian Women’s and the Senior Citizens Of Orange.

She is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws, Ricky Woods of LaGrange, Robert and Gail Woods of Prince George, Virginia, and Danny and Della Woods of Orange; grandchildren, Stacey (Sam) Allison of Kountze, Regina (Shawn) Tureman of Norfolk, Va., Melissa (Donnie) Macneil of Port Neches, Crystal (John) WoodsDulin of Marble Falls, Jon Woods of West Bradenton, Fla., and Jason Woods of Chesterfield, Va.; great-grandchildren, Whitney, Courtney, and Michelle Pomonis, Bobby, Bailey, and Avery Allison, Taylor and Justin Barclay, Madison Lemoine, Alexandra and Cooper MacNeil, Jack and Emma Tureman; and great-great grandchild, Jaxon Barclay. Also surviving is her special grandson, Dr. Nick Pomonis, D.O., and special great grandson, Dr. Jason Pomonis and family.

Memorials and contributions may be made to the Cove Baptist Church Building Fund, 1005 DuPont Dr., Orange, Texas, 77630.

Herschel Ray Oliver Orange Herschel Ray Oliver, 61, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at his home in Orange.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

He was born in Jasper on June 27, 1950 to “E.C.” and Katie Dee (Kelly) Oliver. Mr. Oliver served in the United States Navy for almost 19 years where he was a postal clerk and worked with special weapons. He was a loving father and grandfather and his family will love him always and cherish his memory forever.

Mr. Oliver is preceded in death by his father, “E.C.” Oliver and is survived by his mother, Katie Crooks; Deborah Oliver; son, Bryan Oliver; daughter, Kimberly Kay Oliver and grandchildren, Selena and Aaron Oliver. He is also survived by his sister, Margie Jo Oliver Wilson; brothers, Steve Maddox, Wilton Crooks and Milton Crooks; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dick McMillan Orange A.R. “Dick” McMillan, 84, of Orange, died Thursday, Jan. 5, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange, officiating.

Interment followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

His grandsons served as Pallbearers and the Deacons of First Baptist Church served as Honorary Pallbearers.

Born in Roanoke, La. on July 26, 1927, Dick was the son of Carl and Mary McMillan. He was a retired accountant with the American Bridge Division of U.S. Steel in Orange and had also worked for Priddy Oil in Orange.

He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Orange where he served as a Deacon. He also had been a volunteer with Orange Christian Services and the H.O.S.T. program.

Dick was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and he loved his family very much.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vivian McMillan of Orange; children, Christy Rutledge and her husband Marty of Orange, Richard McMillan and his wife Roxie of Conroe, Janet McMillan of San Antonio, Ronny McMillan and his wife Debbie of Orange, Phyllis Casey and her husband Don of Orange, Dana Strokos of Spring; sister, Margery Sargent of Orange; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Missions Office of the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1453, Orange, Texas 77631.

Richard “Dick” Underwood Lea. Orange In loving memory of Richard “Dick” Underwood Lea of Or-

ange, Texas, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Dick lost his valiant battle with cancer on Jan. 4, in Austin.

He spent the last days of his life surrounded by his wife Jean, daughter Brette, granddaughter Lexi, dear friend Richard, and family whom he loved.

A celebration of Dick’s life was held on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1401 W. Park Avenue in Orange, Texas.

Dick was born on June 22, 1928 in Orange, the son of William and Elizabeth Lea and the youngest brother of Bill, Johnny, Spiv and Hugh. He graduated Stark High School in 1945. At the age of 17, Dick joined the U.S. Navy, serving on the destroyer nearest the A-bomb testing site in the Pacific. Following World War II, he graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and from UT School of Law. Dick played baseball for the university and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

On May 24, 1958, Dick married the love of his life, Jean.

They were blessed with a daughter, Brette, in Orange and then moved to Kansas City where Dick continued his legal career as a judge advocate general (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force.

In 1966, Dick took his family to Clear Lake City, Texas where he spent 35 years employed as legal counsel with NASA – Johnson Space Center.

Through the years, Dick and wife Jean kept close ties with many long-time friends in Houston, Orange, and beyond. They took annual trips to visit the Hill Country, two-step at Gilley’s, and take in UT, Oilers, and Cowboys football games, as well as a few PGA golf tournaments. Dick loved classical, country, and big band music. He had a gift for debate and was a true believer in the power of education. After retiring from NASA, he and his wife returned home to Orange where they became regulars at Sunset Grove Country Club and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Dick found tremendous joy in playing golf, fishing and hunting, visiting with old friends, and spending time with his family. In 2000, he gained the title of “PopPop” given to him by his precious granddaughter Lexi. Dick loved his wife of 53 years and his family with all his heart and soul.

A man of faith, he spent every

moment appreciating what the Lord made possible.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Elizabeth Lea and his brothers Bill, Johnny, Spiv, and Hugh.

Dick is survived by his wife Jean of Orange, his daughter Brette Lea and her daughter Alexis Lea of Austin, sister-in-law Dee Lea of Austin, and his many beloved nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are provided by Claybar Funeral Home, 504 N. 5th Street, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 886-4445.

In lieu of flowers, the family has established a scholarship fund in Dick’s memory benefiting graduates of West-Orange Stark High School. Those wishing to make a contribution may make them to the Richard Lea Scholarship Fund, c/o Wells Fargo – Orange Branch, 400 N. 16th Street, Orange, TX 77630 or call (409) 882-2300.

Darrell Gene Jeanise Orange Darrell Gene Jeanise, 50, of Orange passed away W e d n e s d a y, Jan. 4, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Orange on May 28, 1961, Darrell is the son of Harvey and Sybil (Beason) Jeanise.

He is a great father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He helped anyone in need and anyone who needed a place to stay. His family cherished every moment they had with him. Darrell is greatly loved and will be truly missed.

He will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Jeanise and sister, Judy Breaux.

Darrell is survived by his mother, Sybil Jeanise; son, Stephen Jeanise and wife, Jeana; daughter, Christal Jeanise and Kenneth; four grandchildren, Starr Jeanise, Summer Nichols, Jason Jeanise and Ethan Jeanise; brother, Roger Jeanise; and three sisters, Janet Burch, Michelle Ratcliff and Debbie Odom.

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“Home Sweet Home” opening reception at the Dishman Staff Report

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The Dishman Art Museum at Lamar University will host an opening reception for “Home Sweet Home: Works by Jasmyne Graybill” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. “Home Sweet Home” features sculptures by San Antonio artist Graybill that borrow from the

familiar forms of fungus, lichen and mold to reflect the intrinsic beauty of natural growth and decay. Graybill invents and sculpts fictional organisms that graft onto domestic objects, challenging notions of synthetic and organic, real and imagined. These works show that through the passage of time, man-made

objects may be overtaken by nature. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. Light refreshments will be served at the reception. Admission and parking are free. The Dishman Art Museum is located at 1030 East Lavaca, Beaumont, Texas.

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This past year, our state’s leadership in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) was underscored by the international recognition garnered by two of Texas’ brightest stars, one a distinguished scientist with decades of experience and the other a high school student beginning her career.

Dr. Bruce Beutler of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center won the 2011 Nobel Prize in physiology / medicine. His research enables scientists and doctors to understand humans’ abilities to respond to infectious diseases and cancer, and is helping to develop new treatments for a broad spectrum of diseases. As a member of The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas (TAMEST), and now as the state’s 10th living Nobel Prize laureate, Dr. Beutler proudly carries on the Texas tradition of achievement in the STEM fields.

TAMEST took shape in 2004, when I joined with Nobel Laureates Dr. Michael Brown of UT Southwestern and the late Dr. Richard Smalley of Rice University to create a means for our state’s best scientists in all fields to share information and knowledge. We wanted to encourage greater collaboration, not competition, among university researchers.

This vision has paid off. First, by increasing cross-disciplinary science in our state we have improved the quality and impact of the research that Texas produces. Second, TAMEST has been a terrific tool for attracting the best scientific talent to our state. Third, since TAMEST’s creation in 2004, Texas’ share of federal research and development dollars to universities has increased to more than $1.8 billion annually – from 6th to 3rd in the nation. On January 11th, TAMEST will kick off its 9th Annual Conference in Houston – welcoming 17 new members – all of whom have achieved membership in the national academies, as is required for every scientist, engineer, and doctor invited to join TAMEST. As successful farmers know, you can’t eat your seed corn.

Likewise, America must continue investing in research to foster the innovation that fuels our economy. A year ago last month, the America COMPETES Act, legislation to reauthorize the key science agencies responsible for supporting basic research, was approved by strong, bipartisan majorities of Congress. As the ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, which brought forward this legislation, I’m also proud that Congress acted in a fiscally responsible way, by eliminating several duplicative federal programs in order to focus on high-value research.

One of the goals of the America COMPETES Act is to encourage our young people to take science and engineering courses in college, so they can keep our economy strong in the future through research and innovation.

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Chuck and Tanya Sterling of Bridge City announce the birth of their son, Corbin Michael Sterling, born Nov. 3, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He weighed seven pounds and ten ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Mike and Angela Granger of Orange, Bill and Sue Sterling of Buna, and Michelle Taylor of Houston.

Corbin has two wonderful big brothers, Craig and Colton, both of Bridge City.

Bose of Fort Worth. Following in the footsteps of giants like Dr. Beutler, Shree won the 2011 Google Science Fair’s $50,000 Grand Prize Award for her research on ovarian cancer, which she conducted with her mentor at the University of North Texas.

Shree’s achievements underscore our nation’s need to develop (many) more math and science graduates. We must inspire our students to pursue STEM fields at an early age, and that depends in large part on having enough teachers trained in the STEM fields.

The UTEACH program, which was originally started at the University of Texas, is helping to meet that challenge by allowing undergraduates to earn a core degree in a STEM field while pursuing teacher training and certification.

As we celebrate the successes of our newest Nobel Laureate and our Google Science Fair winner, let’s remember that the future will belong to those who press further and faster in science and math. America must lead the way.

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Join the Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) for A Vintage Affair, a wine tasting event for area wine connoisseurs.

Held upon the request of those who may not like beer, but do LOVE wine, AMSET is pleased to introduce this artfully crafted fundraiser beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, immediately following the exhibition opening reception of This Rejection of the Conqueror: Works by Robert Pruitt and Meredith Jack: Back in Black.

A Vintage Affair will offer an assortment of wine varietals with an interesting range of flavor profiles paired with gourmet chocolate, cheese, bread and crackers for the enjoyment of both the seasoned oenophile, as well as those new to the world of wine. From sparkling and light whites to full bodied red and dessert wines, guests are encouraged to entice their palettes while sampling a broad spectrum of vintages and share in the intrigue that surrounds the timeless craft of winemaking.

Combining fine wine with premium gourmet delights, an artful ambiance and live musical entertainment provided by Kay Miller, A Vintage Affair is sure to be a wine lover’s paradise.

Funds raised from this decadent collaboration of fine art and wine will benefit AMSET’s exhibition and education programs.

A Vintage Affair is chaired by Lee Ann and Terry Garth.

“This evening will offer patrons an opportunity to sample a wide selection of great wine from several different winemakers carefully selected and paired with delectable gourmet delights,” said A Vintage Affair Co-chair Terry Garth. “Guests are encouraged to indulge in the night’s selections and learn more about selecting the perfect accompaniment for their own special occasion.”

Admission to A Vintage Affair is limited, so advanced reservations are recommended. Reservations are $35 per person and can be purchased online at www.amset.org or by calling (409) 832-3432.

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The seminar will cost $15 per individual and $35 per family of four; minimum participation age is 6 years old.

T-Shirt will be included for participants who sign up by Jan. 27. All proceeds will go to Bridge City High School For more information, please contact Elyse Thibodeaux with Tiger Rock Martial Arts at 409-920-1462 or contact Jennifer Clarke with Bridge City Speech and Debate at 409-735-1600.

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New jig head money saver COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN

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Brad Deslatte was releasing the third trout that he had caught on as many casts when he remarked, “This is absolutely the best jig head I have ever used. I have been fishing this new softer Mrs. Trout Killer all afternoon and I have only used two tails.”

Now that is heavy praise coming from a veteran trout fisherman that has at least two of everything that has anything to do with catching fish. More importantly, he was talking about a quality jig head that is saving saltwater fishermen a lot of money.

The jig head attached to his 20-pound monofilament leader was a quarter ounce head crafted by Yellowmouth. While it is available in several different weights and is poured on a Mustad black nickel hook, it’s the lead ribs on the shank of the hook that separates the Yellowmouth jig head from its competitors.

It originally earned a spot in my starting line-up last spring when I discovered it would greatly extend the life of a Gulp mullet when fishing for flounder and reds. Once in place on the ringed shank of the hook, it was there to stay and my Gulp bill was reduced by at least fifty percent. If a fish didn’t bite the curly tail off, I could fish with one bait all morning long!

The only rap against Assassin plastics has always been the fact that they were deemed too soft. Every lure they make catches fish and they come in a plethora of colors that will over load a computer, but one pack of tails would seldom last a day. Not unlike Brad’s experience with the softer Trout Killer, however, the Yellowmouth jig drastically extends the life expectancy of the Assassin plastics as well.

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Young people in Texas will be required to pass a state approved education course before boating.

Education courses now required for young boaters STAFF REPORT FOR THE RECORD

AUSTIN - Anyone looking forward to operating a motor-powered vessel, sailboat or personal water craft on Texas public waters this year needs to have completed a state-approved boater education course if born after Sept. 1, 1993.

While the new law became effective last year, Texas Parks and Wildlife suggests starting off the new year with a boater education course to make sure you’re good to go when the water warms up and Texans begin heading to the state’s many lakes and streams for fishing or recreational boating. Prior to passage of the new law, only boat operators ages 13-17 had to take a boater education course.

The mandatory boater education law requires certification for anyone born after Sept. 1, 1993 who operates a vessel with a motor of more than 15 horsepower or a wind-blown vessel measuring more than 14 feet in length. While all boaters are encouraged to take boating safety education,

those born before Sept. 1, 1993, are exempt from required certification.

Texas’ state-approved boater education courses are available as one-day classroom training or online.. The classroom course takes about six hours to complete and the online course has a three hour time commitment. Costs start at $20 for both courses. Information about boater education, including schedules of upcoming classroom courses, is available at http://www.tpwd. state.tx.us/learning/boater_education/.

Potential new boaters looking for bargain instruction can get the required training from a TPWD boater education employee for $5 at the Jan. 19-22 Austin Boat Show at the Convention Center. Interested persons may call 512 389-8141 to register for the class.

Boaters falling under the boater education requirement will be required to carry a valid ID and documentation of having taken and passed a boater education course. Failure to meet the requirements is a Class C misdemeanor, and violators have 90 days to complete a boater education course to have the charges dismissed.

During the Christmas holidays I was invited by my grandson—Logan Smith—to his high school baseball banquet that was scheduled for last Friday night at the Lufkin Civic Center.

I made the two-hour drive with plenty of time to spare and somehow found the Civic Center without any difficulty, which is unusual for me.

The theme of the event was “Aces and 8’s—An evening with Champions.”

The two featured champions were former Hudson Hornet baseball star Brandon Belt, who completed his rookie year in 2011 as the first baseman for the San Francisco Giants and Tuff Hedeman, four-time world champion professional bull rider.

There were 21 tables scattered around the floor of the civic center that were purchased by various businesses and individuals for $500 each that sat 10 people and some other tables for those who purchased tickets at the door.

A silent auction of items donated by various local merchants was held prior to eating the barbecued beef dinner.

After dinner the two featured guests were introduced.

Hornets head baseball coach Glen Kimble told a story of when he had lunch monitor duty with another teacher. He said the two men visited KAZ PAGE 4B

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Health and Fitness: Grief raises heart attack risk The death of a loved one can literally be heart-breaking, or at least heart-attack-inducing, researchers have found.

Among a cohort of 1,985 people, the rate of myocardial infarction was more than 21 times higher than normal within 24 hours of losing a loved one, reported Murray A. Mittleman, MD, DrPH, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and colleagues The absolute risk of experiencing an MI within a week of a significant loss was higher for those already at a high 10-year risk of MI: one per 320 versus one per 1,394 for those with a low 10-year risk, according to the study published online in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

“Caretakers, healthcare providers, and the bereaved themselves need to recognize they are in a period of heightened risk in the days and weeks after hearing of someone close dying,” Mittleman said in a statement.

The investigators suggested the use of preventive drugs such as statins, low-dose aspirin, or beta-blockers to “prevent the hemodynamic and thrombotic changes associated with early bereavement.”

Researchers noted the “vast literature” attesting to the increased risk of mortality within weeks or months of the loss of a spouse. But a confounding factor in these studies could be that the couples shared the same lifestyle and, therefore, had the same risk factors.

To avoid similar confounding, the current study employed a case-crossover design, which compares each person with himself or herself, thus eliminating the “variability in traditional cardiovascular risk factors within each stratum.”

The investigators examined data from the multicenter Determinants of MI Onset Study of patients admitted between 1989 and 1994 in 23 tertiary care centers and 22 community hospitals. More than two-thirds were men, and the average age was 61.

A total of 13.6% of the cohort reported the death of at least one significant person in the six months prior to their MI. Most had lost a distant relative or friend (153), while 20 lost a

person, we do not account for these factors in our analysis; they mediate rather than confound the relationship of interest,” Mittleman and colleagues wrote.

The study is limited by the small number of patients who suffered an MI within 24 hours of the loss of a significant person. This did not allow the authors to determine what, if any, meaning the relationship with the deceased person played in the onset of MI, or whether the mode of death had any bearing. Also, it’s possible that patients’ recall of the timing of the person’s death was inaccurate.

mourning the loss of a loved one could have reduced appetite, reduced sleep, and inadequate medication compliance.

In this study, however, only one patient in the cohort who experienced an MI within 24 hours of a death missed a dose of an oral hypoglycemic drug the day before symptom onset. One patient who had an MI seven days after the index death missed a dose of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, and no one missed doses of beta-blockers.

“Because behavioral changes represent factors occurring after the loss of a significant

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sibling, 12 a parent, six a spouse, and two a child.

A total of 19 patients reported the death occurred within 24 hours of the onset of the MI, and 63% said the death was moderately to extremely meaningful. For the days leading up to the infarction: • Seven patients reported the death occurred within 24 to 48 hours of MI onset • Five within 48 to 72 hours • 21 within four to seven days Mittleman and colleagues found that the risk for MI within 24 hours of a significant loss was elevated 21.1-fold (P<0.001).

To put that risk into perspective, in the same study population, researchers determined that an episode of anger conferred a 2.3-f0ld increased risk of MI, while episodes of marked anxiety increased risk 1.6-fold.

During the first week of bereavement, the risk was almost six times higher than normal.

Although the risk declined each day after the death, it remained significantly elevated for at least one month following the loss.

Researchers found that men were more sensitive to negative health consequences from bereavement than women and younger people, more so than older bereaved people, which is consistent with other findings, they said.

A number of psychological stressors are associated with bereavement including anger, anxiety, and depression. In addition, those

American Legion to host pool tournament

The American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will be hosting a pool tournament every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. There is a ten player maximum. The community is encouraged to join in the fun and free food to help support the Veterans. For more information, call 409-330-4847.

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Study finds one in six Americans binge drink STAFF REPORT FOR THE RECORD

An estimated 38 million American adults are binge drinkers -- defined as men who down five or more drinks at a sitting and women who consume four or more drinks at one time, federal researchers reported Tuesday.

Of the 17 percent of Americans who engage in binge drinking, most are 18 to 24 years old. But those 65 and older engage in the practice more often, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

And those numbers may underestimate the scope of the

problem, officials said.

“Binge drinking remains a common and largely unrecognized public health problem,” Ursula Bauer, director of CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, said during a midday news conference.

What’s more, binge drinking accounts for more than 40,000 of the 80,000 alcoholrelated deaths each year in the country, and represents about 75 percent of the more than $200 billion in costs from alcohol abuse, the researchers reported.

“This level of consumption usually leads to impairment and is strongly associated with alcohol-impaired driving,

Colburn: Fishing posedly the solution to holding plastics firmly on a jig head, but I have watched clients tear up brand new tails just trying to screw them onto the shank.

A drop of Super Glue on the shank of the hook is a solution of sorts as well, but it invariably winds up sticking things together that weren’t intended to be stuck together!

The bottom line is that I readily second Brad’s assessment of the deadly new jig head. With a Yellowmouth jig you can now fish any tail available and realistically expect it to stay in place longer and weather more strikes.

That leaves you more money to cough up for fuel additive!

The water on the east side of the lake was already starting to dirty up some prior to Monday’s downpour, but that is not necessarily a bad thing for the lake fishermen. A little runoff should push some of those trout holding in the ICW and river up on the flats and farther out into the lake.

risky sexual behavior and interpersonal violence,” Bauer said. “Over time, it can also increase the risk of serious health problems, including cancer, heart disease and liver failure.”

For the study, CDC researchers looked at 2010 data on binge drinking. The researches found that about 17 percent of Americans are binge drinkers, and they binge drink more than four times a month, usually drinking nearly eight drinks each time.

Most binge drinkers (28.2 percent) are 18 to 24, and they drink the most -- more than nine drinks each time, according to the report.

But it’s those aged 65 and over who binge drink most of-

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Both the Stewts flats and the Neches flats have not produced very good numbers thus far for me, but that could change very quickly with more freshwater. Colder water temperatures will be a factor by the end of the week and will initially slow the bite down a little making the afternoon bite the better option.

I talked with Capt. Chuck on two occasions last week after he had hunted the marsh in the morning and he was very surprised at the numbers of redfish still holding in the shallow lakes off Black’s Bayou. He said they were pushing water in small schools and a lot of them were upper end slot fish.

ten -- nearly six times a month, the researchers found.

“We know this to be a substantial underestimate of what actual binge drinking is, because people tend to under-report their drinking behavior,” Dr. Robert Brewer, the Alcohol Program Lead at CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, said during the news conference.

“We are really capturing maybe 30 percent of consumption based on alcohol sales. So this is a big problem we are underestimating,” he added.

Most binge drinkers have incomes of $75,000 or more, but those whose incomes are below $25,000 drink the most (8.5 drinks each time) and

most often (five times a month), the researchers said.

Binge drinking also varies by state, ranging from 10.9 percent in 17 states, including California, Florida and New Jersey, to 25.6 percent in 13 states, including Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania, the report found.

“In some states where fewer people binge drink -- like Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina and Utah -binge drinkers report consuming more drinks when they do binge,” Bauer said.

The report also found that most drunk drivers are binge drinkers.

Of all the alcohol consumed by adults, more than 50 percent is consumed while binge

drinking; among teens that rises to 90 percent, the report said.

Commenting on the report Dr. J.C. Garbutt, a professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said that “alcohol is very much a part of the U.S. culture, but it also causes considerable death and illness.”

Eight drinks will produce intoxication and greatly increase the risk for accidents and can contribute to behavioral problems such as loss of emotional control and depression, he said.

To learn more about binge drinking, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

We haven’t been catching as many quality redfish in the river as we were even a week ago, but they are all over the shallow flats on both sides of the ICW. Jerry Byrd said he and a friend caught reds for two solid hours Sunday evening while fishing Traps under terns picking at the surface.

They were on their way back to the launch when they found the big school of fish about half way back in the intake

channel in Old River Cove.

If cold weather is just not your cup of tea, the Houston Boat Show is a warmer option this week. Paul Brown’s new jointed Corky has been the talk of the show, but I wouldn’t count on finding any more this late in the game. He sold everything he brought to the show on day one and a lot of folks were left hoping that he would bring more this week.

I haven’t talked with any-

one that has fished the jointed Corky on Sabine, but it has been working its magic on some really big trout on Calcasieu lately. The hottest new bait on Sabine is still the Maniac Mullet and at least for right now, they are both cheaper and easier to purchase. Daley’s got another shipment last week and as of yesterday still they had every color in stock.

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about various subjects each day to help pass the time during the students’ lunch.

Kimble was always talking about his first love of baseball while the other teacher listened politely. One day the other man said that he had a 14-year-old son who liked to play baseball. Kimble’s attention was aroused when the teacher said his son was taller than he was and that he could hit “a little.”

When he mentioned hitting the ball over the fence and onto the road several times, Kimble asked if the eighth grader was planning to play baseball the next year. The man said his son likes to pitch, too. “He’s a little wild,” the man said. “He either walks the batters or strikes them out. Nobody can hit the ball off him.”

This really piqued Kimble’s interest and then he nearly salivated when the man told him his son, Brandon Belt, threw left-handed.

Kimble got his chance to coach Belt the following year in 2005, when Brandon was named district Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.

Brandon went on to play a vital part in the memorable 2005 and 2006 seasons in which the Hornets claimed Regional Finalist and Regional Semi-Finalist titles.

Belt was a four-year letterman at Hudson High School and earned District MVP, THSBCA All-Star and All-American honors as a senior. Last Friday, the school retired his No. 12 uniform.

Brandon was drafted out of high school in the 11th round by the Boston Red Sox, but opted to play for the San Jacinto College Gators, where he earned all-conference honors and the 2007 Juco World Series Big Stick Award.

He was drafted again in the 11th round by the Atlanta Braves, but instead chose to pursue his life-long dream of playing baseball for the University of Texas.

As a Longhorn, Brandon was chosen as the Big 12 Tournament MVP in 2008 and named to the 2008 and 2009 Big 12 All-Tournament teams.

In 2009 the San Francisco Giants selected Brandon Belt with the 147th pick in the fifth round of the MLB Draft. He made his professional debut in 2010 with the Class A San Jose Giants, moving up rapidly to AA Richmond and finishing the year with the AAA Fresno Grizzlies and ranked as the 26th overall MLB prospect.

Brandon made his major league debut on opening day (March 31, 2011) with the World Champion San Francisco Giants and got his first major league hit in his very first at-bat off eventual 2011 Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw of the LA Dodgers. Brandon belted his first major league home run the next night in his second major league game.

He spent time on the disabled list with a fractured wrist but came back strong in late August, hitting a three-run homer against the Astros in Houston for his hometown fans, giving him five home runs in his first 100 at-bats.

Richard “Tuff” Hedeman was born in El Paso and raised at the Sunland Park Race Track where both of his parents were employed. He began riding bulls at the age of 4 and worked his way through the ranks of bull riding, earning the New Mexico High School Rodeo Association Championship in 1980.

Tuff earned multiple top honors in collegiate bronc riding, bull riding, team roping and steer wrestling. After securing a spot in the National Collegiate Finals Championship in 1983, Tuff turned pro and began touring and claiming titles with the legendary Lane Frost.

Tuff won three World Championships, his first in 1986 when he set a world record with $137,061 in earnings, his second in 1989 and the third in 1991. Shortly thereafter Tuff cofounded the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and earned his fourth world title in the 1995 PBR World Championships.

On May 18, 2005 Tuff was elected president of Championship Bull Riding (CBR) and continues to serve in that capacity today.

Several items such as an autographed 16x20 framed photo of Belt’s first home run, his autographed #9 Giants jersey, baseball cap, glove and autographed baseballs by Belt, Kershaw

and Josh Beckett were auctioned off in addition to a golf package at Rayburn Country and a weekend condo at New Braunfels.

Championship Bull Riding donated 2 VIP tickets to the Tuff Hedeman El Dorado Shootout in Bossier City, La. on April 21, 2012, an autographed Tuff Hedeman sponsor shirt and an autographed hat.

Before the items were bid on, auctioneer Damon Motley asked if anyone wanted to win a lot of money. He instructed everyone interested to stand up and take a $5 bill and raise it over their head. Somebody came by a collected the money, and then Motley took out a coin and told everyone who wanted heads to put their hands on their head and those who wanted tails to put their hands on their butt.

He flipped the coin and it came out heads, so those with their hands on their butt were told to sit down. Motley gave everyone standing their choice of where to place their hands and continued the process until there was one person standing. He put his hands on his head and the coin came up tails, so the booster club earned another $545.

The silent auction earned $3,200 and the live auction netted $9,945. The baseball booster club ended up netting about $17,000 and told the Hornet baseball players that when they go to the playoffs this spring it won’t be in the yellow school buses, but on comfortable charters.

And grandson Logan, who is only one of a couple of freshman to be selected from the informal fall workout sessions to the Hudson baseball program, appears to be following in the footsteps of his dad Brian Smith, who played baseball at LCM, and his Pa Joe, who played both high school and college baseball.

KWICKIES…Hayden Reed, LCM’s state champion shot putter who I had the pleasure of meeting last week, bettered his record set last year at the Texas A&M Relays with a heave of 61 feet, 11 inches this past weekend. He is committed to attend Alabama on a track scholarship and will sign with the Crimson Tide later this month.

Apparently Orange native Wade Phillips’ quick fix to the Houston Texans’ defense hasn’t gone unnoticed as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers asked for and received permission to interview the defensive guru this Friday for the vacant head coaching position. The one glimmer of hope Texans fans have for keeping Phillips in Houston is that the interview takes place on Friday the 13th.

Several Orange area distance runners will be entered in the annual Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday.

Biologists released 16 young whooping cranes last month into the White Lake area of Southwestern Louisiana, about 40 miles southeast of Lake Charles, in hopes of re-introducing the critically endangered species to its historic breeding grounds in the marshy vastness of coastal Louisiana. Of the 10 juvenile whoopers that were reared in captivity and released in that area last year, only three survived. Their biggest nemesis were idiot hunters. Of the 600 whooping cranes worldwide, 300 of the tallest North American bird winters in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Corpus Christi.

Louisiana was the home to the whooping crane until 1950 when the species neared extinction.

Biologists removed the birds for their own protection.

JUST BETWEEN US…If you’re a Tim Tebow believer, the wild card weekend went pretty much as expected. The Houston Texans outplayed Cincinnati, the New Orleans Saints continued to roll with Detroit the latest victim, the New York Giants completely shut down Atlanta while Tebow penetrated the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 1 defense to give Denver the upset overtime victory. Here’s hoping this week’s major upset involves the 7 ½-point underdog Texans over the Baltimore Ravens 24-20, 3 ½-point favored New Orleans downing San Francisco 34-17, Green Bay outlasting the 9-point underdog New York Giants and Tim Tebow’s magic ending as his 14-point underdog Denver Broncos succumb to the New England Patriots 3527.

Twenty year JAMA study reveals marijuana not so bad on lungs STAFF REPORT FOR THE RECORD

The record on marijuana and lung health has been confusing at best. The latest study is typical: It shows that pot smokers’ lung function actually improves, at least if they’re not smoking a lot.

Smoking a joint a week for up to seven years doesn’t hurt lung function, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. They came up with that number after following more than 5,000 people for 20 years. The results were just published in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.

In fact, those occasional pot smokers actually had improvements in some measurements of lung function. That may be due in part to the stretching involved in the deep tokes typical of marijuana use. By contrast, both past and present cigarette smokers had impaired lung function.

But the pot smokers didn’t get a completely

clean bill of health. Heavy marijuana users, which the study defined as smoking more than 20 times a month, did see a decline in lung capacity. But that’s after exposure to more than 10 “joint-years,” which the scientists calculated as a joint a day for a decade. That’s a fair amount of weed.

Cigarette use and marijuana use was self-reported, leading some Shots contributors to wonder just how how reliable those pothead reminiscences could be. Indeed, the scientists said that previous studies have shown that people’s recollection of cigarettes smoked generally squares with nicotine levels in the blood. But they didn’t test pot smokers’ blood to see if that was true for them, too.

The lack of ill effect for occasional pot smokers may be good news for people considering marijuana for pain control or other medical purposes, the researchers conclude. But “our findings do suggest an accelerated decline in pulmonary function with heavy use,” the scientists wrote, “and a resulting need for caution and moderation.”

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REDUCED! Daniel Bean, of Bridge City, shot a ten point buck during a youth weekend on Jan. 4, at 7:30 a.m. at a friends ranch in Chester, Texas. The buck measured over 16 1/2” on the inside, over 18” on the outside and weighed 140 pounds.

January fishing requires plenty of patience CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

January, a month that not very long ago was hardly associated with fishing of any kind in this area has now become almost like any other good month to wet a hook. New techniques that were brought from the lower coast of Texas have transformed the dismal winter months into a saltwater fishermans paradise. Trophy trout of epic proportions have now become synonymous with Sabine Lake, if you don’t believe me just ask around places like Houston and Galveston. Our small little hole of a lake routinely spits out some of the best trout on the upper coast.

If you are in the mood to do some fishing this month for perhaps that fish of a lifetime, you definitely need a double helping of patience.

It is no secret that lion’s share of big trout are caught by wadefishermen, this is a given in the big fish equation. The unknowns for most anglers are where to be fishing and when do they need to be there.

On Sabine lake we have some areas that are really conducive to holding big fish, they all have shell in common. Areas of the lake that have either clam or oyster shell are prime places to start the hunt for a big fish. Any decent concentration of shell will be a gathering place for baitfish and a will also qualify as a good piece of fish holding structure.

Small patches of shell on or near shallow flats will not only hold bait, they will also hold heat.

Much like bass in the springtime, speckled trout will be more active in warmer and shallower water. During the fall and winter months big trout become sluggish and less aggressive than normal until it comes time to eat. Big trout will move up on shallow flats or shell reefs and seek out a “full meal deal” and then retreat into deeper water until it comes time to feed again.

Fishermen who can pattern movements like these major feeding periods can really cash in on some extraordinary fishing, this is where

patience plays a huge part in the program.

Winter fishing for big trout is a game of stamina and endurance, this is why really hard-core saltwater fishermen are referred to as “grinders”. By logging many unfulfilling hours casting big topwaters or sub surface mullet imitations an angler can begin to form a pattern.

For example, if you fish in the morning for a couple of days straight and have little or no success and then change to the afternoon where you enjoy terrific fishing you have found a pattern. On good fishing days it is wise to check out all the conditions and try to duplicate them next time out. Tides, temps, and water conditions are extremely important factors to be considered, these all play big roles in successful winter fishing.

Looking back at notes from past winter trips one thing that I found that was constant on successful days was the presence of moving water, incoming or outgoing tides were always helpful in catching fish while slack water conditions made it tough. It seems that if you could find day when the time between the tide changes was short that the fishing on average was better, especially when the tides were changing from outgoing to incoming. Put all these factors together with the presence of mullet or shad and you increased your shot at some super fishing.

Winter fishing is by no means easy or predictable, but the rewards are well worth the effort. This trend toward chasing trophy fish is a tough grueling exercise that has captivated many really good fishermen from all over the state. Any and all destinations along the Texas gulf coast will have their share of “grinders” out there chasing after the big one, Sabine lake has far more than her share of them right now.

Hopefully the big fish will be respected enough to be released to fight another day, only time will tell. Until the weather and the months change the winter fishing program will be the best bet in town, try it out and see what the fuss is all about.

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erage of 4.6738 on a 5.0 scale. Matthew’s awards and honors include: Honors classes in all subjects 2008-present; Principal’s Honor Roll 2008-present; Outstanding Leadership and Academic Achievement Award given by the Kiwanis Club; Orange – Citizenship Day 2009; attended HOBY Leadership Conference (sophomore year); attended RYLA Leadership Conference (junior and senior year); and Academic All-District Award (football, baseball and track) 2008 to present. Matthew’s numerous awards in football include: • 2008 21-3A All District New Comer of the Year • 2008 All Orange County New Comer of the Year • 2008 All KOGT radio (Orange County) New Comer of the Year • 2009 21-3A All-District 1st Team Running back • 2009 All Orange County 1st Team Running back • 38th Annual Port Arthur News Super Team –Utility Player • 2009 All KOGT radio (Orange County) MVP • 2010 21-3A All-District Offensive MVP • 2010 All Orange County Offensive MVP • 39th Annual Port Arthur News Super Team – QB • 2010 Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team 2nd Team Utility Player • 2010 All KOGT radio (Orange County) Offensive MVP • 2010 Bridge City High School Most Outstanding Offensive Player • KBMT 12 Athlete of the Week • KBMT 12 Star Student of the Week • 2011 21-3A District MVP • 2011 2nd Team Academic All State • 2011 All KOGT radio (Orange County) Offensive MVP • 2011 All Orange County (Orange Leader) Leader of the Year Award • 2011 All Orange County (Penny Record) Offensive MVP • 2011 Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team 2nd Team QB • 40th Annual Port Arthur News Super Team – Utility Player (only 3 year member of this year’s Super Team) Matthew’s awards in Baseball include: • 2009 21-3A All-District 2nd Team DH (Freshman) • 2010 21-3A All-District Defensive MVP • 2010 All Orange County Defensive MVP • 2010 All KOGT radio (Orange County) Defensive MVP • 2011 21-3A All-District Offensive MVP • 2011 All Orange County Offensive MVP • 2011All KOGT radio (Orange County) Offensive MVP Matthew’s clubs and organizations are: National Honor Society, BCHS Student Council, Two year Captain of the Football Team, St. Henry Catholic Youth Ministry 2008-present, Eucharistic Minister for Catholic Church 2010-present and Southeast Texas Sun Devils Baseball Team 2008-present.

He is active with community service where he volunteered for the Salvation Army during the Christmas Season with his Youth Ministry Group at St. Henry’s Catholic Church. He also assisted with Challenge League Baseball at the Bridge City Little League and worked with the cleanup through Hurricane’s Rita and Ike. “Matthew Menard is a student in which Bridge City ISD can be proud”, says Cheryl Royal, Director of Student Activities. “He not only excels on the playing field and in the classroom, he also excels in his ability to be a student with strong moral character and one who leads by example. Matthew is also very disciplined, hardworking, responsible and certainly more mature beyond his years. These more serious characteristics certainly do not diminish the fact that Matthew is just a very polite, kind, courteous and sometimes goofy guy. He is sure to try and brighten your day if he senses you might need a “pick me up.” Matthew Menard being chosen as Student of the Month is an honor that he earned but moreover deserves.”

Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Cris Stump states “Matt is an outstanding student, outstanding athlete and an outstanding person. I have an eight year old son and when he gets to be a senior in high school, I hope he turns out like Matt Menard”.

Matthew’s future plans are to pursue an engineering degree while playing baseball for Baylor University.

Alexandra “Allie” Sherwood is the granddaughter of Pat and Chuck Sherwood and is ranked 10 out of 108 with a GPA of 3.86 on the college 4.00 scale, and a 4.32 on the Orangefield High ranking scale.

Allie’s awards and honors include 2nd team All District Volleyball Team (12th), 2nd Team All State Academic Volleyball (12th), Regional qualifier for UIL Current Issues and Events (11th), published First Account newsletter for the Episcopal Dio-

Pictured left to right: Jan Menard, Bridge City Student of the Month Matt Menard, Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Ethel Marchand, Superintendent Mike King, and Principal Richard Briggs.

Pictured left to right: Pat and Chuck Sherwood, Orangefield Student of the Month Allie Sherwood, Superintendent Philip Welch, Principal Shaun McAlpin, Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Linda Gault, and Counselor Theresa Wilson

cese of Texas (12th) and highest honors for All-A average honor roll all four years of high school.

Allie’s clubs and organizations are: • FCA President (11th and 12th) • Uprising Officer (11th and 12th) • NHS Member (10th, 11th, 12th) • Library Club Office (11th and 12th) • Interact Member (12th) • Class Officer (12th) • Student Council Member (12th) • UIL Current Issues and Events Team (11th and 12th) • Her senior year, she was the “devotional leader” who delivered the student-led prayers at the OHS home football games • Played Varsity Basketball (10th and 11th) • Played Varsity Volleyball (10th, 11th, and 12th) • Has participated in track all four years of high school Her Community service work entailed participated in the Blue Santa Christmas her 11th and 12th grade year; worked at Camp Allen Summer Camp grades 9, 10 and 11; worked at Camp Good News, grade 11; participated in Angel Tree Christmas party grade 12; worked as an election clerk grades 10, 11 and 12; and volunteered at the Meadows Nursing Home grades 10, 11 and 12.

Allie’s Web Tech teacher says: “I have taught Allie Sherwood for two years in advanced computer classes where she completes all assignments promptly, usually ahead of schedule, and maintains an “A” average. She is very conscientious, respectful, polite, and courteous to her fellow classmates. She is a wonderful peer model and example in and out of the classroom. If she is going to be out for a sporting event, she always asks for her assignments she will miss in advance and comes into the computer lab before or after school even if she has down time in another class to complete her projects.”

Her economics teacher, Veronica Johnson states: “Allie is a great student and very active in extra-curricular activities. She is a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track varsity teams and serves as an officer in both the Library Club and the Student Government. Allie is also a member of Junior Achievement for Exploring Economics and serves as the Student Election Clerk for the Orange County elections. Besides being active and involved in extra-curricular activities at school, Allie is very involved with her church.”

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New saint’s work started small, left big legacy

Renee K. Gadoua Special To The Record (RNS) Barbara Koob moved from Utica, N.Y., to nearby Syracuse in the summer of 1862, when she was 24, to enter the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis.

Twenty-one years later, the woman the world now knows as Saint Marianne Cope left Syracuse to work as a missionary among the lepers in Hawaii. Even during her lifetime, many considered her a saint for her bravery, compassion and leadership.

She spent 35 years ministering to hundreds of people so feared that the Kingdom of Hawaii banished them to a remote, desolate peninsula of Kalaupapa on the island of Molokai.

“When the roll of the saints is called, Mother Marianne will be there,” Syracuse reporter Fred Dutcher wrote in The PostStandard after Mother Marianne died Aug 9, 1918. “Fifty-six of the eighty years of her life she gave in the service of the Man of Galilee whose touch made a leper clean, and thirty-five of those she devoted in ministration to the doomed people of Molokai.”

Dutcher’s prediction came true last month, when the Sisters of St. Francis learned that Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed Cope a

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saint. She will be canonized next year. The designation came after an intense, 40-year-long process. The Franciscan sisters gathered thousands of pages of research about their heroine, toured the places she lived and worked and collected information about miracles, including two the Vatican ultimately ruled were healings of people whose recovery doctors could not explain.

The long journey to sainthood began with a modest life in Central New York. From 1862 to 1883, the future saint was a Franciscan leader and administrator of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

Cope was born Jan. 23, 1838, in Germany. Before she was 2, her family moved to Utica and Americanized the last name from “Koob” to “Cope.” She moved to Syracuse after her father died of an illness in 1862. She took the name Marianne when she entered the convent Cope was about 5 feet tall, with a towering personality. Accounts also hint at some unsaintly traits: a sharp tongue and perhaps a bit of impatience.

Cope lived at the hospital with the nurse-sisters she supervised while also supervising the St. Francis Convent and helping to lead the community of sisters. She made the 30-to-40-minute walk—wearing a full-length skirt and a headpiece—to fulfill work obligations.

Her order had been founded in 1860 by three sisters from Philadelphia responding to a request to work with immigrants in Utica and Syracuse, which were then part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.

The Syracuse-based Franciscans are one of many men’s and women’s religious communities that take their inspiration from St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian friar who cast off his family’s wealth in favor of a life serving the poor and weak.

Cope kept journals while in Hawaii, and some survived, as have some letters. Few of her writings reveal personal thoughts; instead, the majority are businesslike records. Several biographical accounts describe her as constantly busy with the administrative work of the order and the hospital.

Cope is said to have “administered the hospital from top to bottom ... reverence for the patients was her main concern and she could often be found sitting by a patient’s bedside after the lights went out.”

She believed that everyone deserved to be treated respectfully, including alcoholics and lepers.

“The charity of the good knows no creed and is confined to no one place,” Cope wrote in 1870.

(Renee K. Gadoua writes for The Post-Standard in Newark, N.Y.)

Keep Orange County Beautiful to sponsor E-Waste Collection Day

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: 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 Practice Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

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

“Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Men’s group: 7 p.m.

Mondays, Ladies’ group: 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

1011 10th St., Suite 108, Orange 409-779-3566•409-883-0333 backtoGodnow@gmail.com www.backtogodfreshanointingministries.com Pastor Gerald Gunn Co-Pastor Pearlie Gunn Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Tues. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

Men of Valor & Women of Warfare classes on Thur. 7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church

409-735-9413

Church Sponsors H.K. Clark & Sons

Celebrating 50 years

4874 HWY 87 ORANGE

409-735-2448

First Christian Church of Orangefield

Back to God Fresh Anointing Ministries

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Knox Clark, Hiram Clark Jr, & Philip Clark

First Baptist Church Orangefield

IH-10 at Highway 62, Orange (409) 745-3973 Rev. Leo Anderson Sun. Morning at 7:30 a.m. on A.M. 1600 KOGT Radio Sun.: 2 p.m. • Tues: 7:30 p.m.

24 Hour Prayer Line: 409-779-4703•409-779-4702

For The Record

Keep Orange County Beautiful, in conjunction with Orange County is holding an E-Waste Collection Day on Saturday Jan. 14. The collection will take place in front of the Sears Hometown Store in Orange on MacArthur Drive, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Orange County residents are encouraged to use the postChristmas lull to clear out their back rooms, garages and offices and recycle their electronic waste (“E-Waste”).

E-Waste to be collected that day will include computers and laptops, DVD and VCR and MP3 players, and other electronic gadgets as well as home appliances, televisions and monitors – anything with a plug or a battery.

Not only are the bulk and sizes of these devices bad for our landfills, but all of them contain at least one or two chemicals that can be highly toxic. The need to keep E-waste out of our landfills is becoming a major issue with municipalities and businesses – and should be foremost in the minds of the general public as well.

“We all have old electronics hanging around the house and garage.” Said J David Derosier, Chairman of Keep Orange County Beautiful. “After Christmas this increases because of the new electronic gifts that are received replacing the old ones. We need to make sure that those old ones do not go into the landfill, but are recycled.”

Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB) is a non-profit organization whose vision is see Orange County become the cleanest and one of the most beautiful areas in Texas. KOCB has chosen to focus its efforts on two prime areas – Trees and Trash.

KOCB’s mission is to educate, organize, and implement programs to achieve its vision. Further information can be found on the website (www.KOCB.org) or email to Info@KOCB.org.

Church Directory

Apostolic Pentecostal Church

Staff Report

Four Area Locations

YOUR AD COULD BE HERE

Call 886-7183

7B

502 Sixth Street, Orange 409-886-7466 Pastor: Rev. John Warren Dir. of Fine Arts & Music: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Dir. of Youth & Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux Sunday School for all ages: 9:50 a.m.

Worship in the Sanctuary: 11 a.m., Visit our web site: www.fumcorange.org

West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

Trinity Baptist Church 1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church 608 Dogwood St., Orange 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding 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, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Ball Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: 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”

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, Orange 409-882-0862 Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor Sun. Morning 10 & 11 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6 p.m.

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

Praise & Worship Contemporary music!

Come as you are!

TO LIST YOUR CHURCH Call 886-7183 for more information!!

8B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 11, 2012

THE RECORD

• 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

Community Classifieds Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com EMPLOYMENT CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting.

Comprehensive training is provided, Anyone interested should contact the Crisis Center at (409) 832-6530.

NATIONAL TRUCKING COMPANY seeks Assistant Terminal manager for Beaumont terminal. Minimum 5 yrs exp. in the Trucking Industry w/Supervisory REQUIRED. Duties include but not limited to: Assist Terminal manager w/daily operations, Supervise in manager absence, Interview, hire & supervise drivers, Conduct safety meetings. Excellent Pay & Benefits Package.

Fax Resume: 1-817-4620722. (1/18) HANDI-MAN NEEDED for home repairs, must have own tools, (409) 883-8944.

APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES, start-

CRAWFISH FARMING 8 temp positions; 5 months; job to begin 2/1/12 and end on 6/30/12; Duties: to operate boats in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season and preparing the crop for distributing. $8.97 per hour; 2 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Kent Soileau Farms, Inc. located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 945-9120 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency using job order # 402035. For more info regarding your nearest SWA you may call (409) 839-8045.

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

• Dirt / Shell Spreading • Bushhogging • Garden Tilling • New home pads Prepared • Sewer / Water / Electrical Lines Dug Home 735-8315 Cell 670-2040

ing at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 8864111.

FURNITURE ANTIQUE WALNUT BED with carved headboard, 3/4 size, custom mattress and bed springs like new - $400.

Old white wicker couch $125. Call 409-882-9559.

VERY GOOD COUCH & chair - $50. Call 409-8838443 for information.

LARGE OAK DINING ROOM TABLE w/6 chairs - $350; Little Tykes Hummer, need battery - $95; Metal Tonka trucks - $10 to $15 a piece; Beautiful Ashley entertainment center - $950; Burgundy wing back chair - $45; Broyhill Floral couch & love seat $125; Beautiful Broyhill king bedroom suite (includes king bed, headboard, footboard, two large marble top night stands and armoire) - $2500; King mattress and box springs (firm) - $195; 2008 Kirby vacuum w/all attachments - $595 o.b.o; and 1977 Kawai piano - $995 o.b.o. Call Patty at 409-988-4842.

LOST & FOUND FOUND FEMALE DOG, miniature Dachshund puppy, call and describe, (409) 6700651. 1/4 MISCELLANEOUS AIR COMPRESSOR SPIRVFLO Ingersoll Rand, 100 scf, not running, $425 OBO, (409) 735-3271.

2 LIFT REMOTE BEDS, $35 ea.; 1 full size bed set, $40; 1 twin all wood bed set, $70; 1 king bed set; $70; 1 antique Singer sewing machine, mint cond., $140; 1 black & silver queen head board, $35, (409) 499-2128.

SLIM PS2 w/ 2 controllers, 2 memory cards, games, $45; (409) 474-0166, call or text

BATES

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313-3840 988-0638

for more info.

JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $3,000, used vey little, will sell for $2,000, (409) 474-1518.

LES PAUL STUDIO ELECTRIC GUITAR for sale, asking $250, great condition.

Estabon acoustic guitar, great condition, asking $50. 7 piece drum set with sticks and stool, great condition, asking $175.

If interested call 330-2582.

LAWN TRACTOR, 42” yard machine. $400. 409-7357414.

PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE KITTENS, to good homes, 2M & 2F, momma stayed in and had kittens, ready in 3 ro 4 weeks, (409) 221-5306.

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

Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 9620480.

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experience 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 experience at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we!

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 advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting.

Comprehensive training is provided, Anyone interested should contact the Crisis Center at (409) 832-6530.

THE RECORD NEWS

2 ABANDONED DOGS, sisters, free to good homes, about 1 yr. old, good with kids & other pets, wormed, have ads & picts. on Bridge City Classified.com, call Amy @ 920-3765.

ANDREA WHITNEY

LAB/PIT MIX, 8M old, spayed female, on heart worm prev., free to good home, (409) 7469502.

You Can’t Buy Better Orange County Advertising

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 displaying unacceptable behavior.

Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100

(409)

221-1605

HOME SERVICES

Call 735-5305

I BUY JUNK CARS • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange 670-6224• County Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday CARPET RESTRETCHING

NEEDED!

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Routes open in Bridge City and Orange County Needs some experience, but you can learn fast Call Bill Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday

Missed your paper?

Call Bill at 735-5305!

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The Miraculous Prayer

735-5305

Dear Heart of Jesus: In the past I have asked for many favors.

This time I ask you for this very special one (mention favor).

Take it, dear Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it.

Then in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine.

Amen.

Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted.

Never known to fail.

C.A.

R&S

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We haul dirt and spread, sand, 60/40, top soil, slag, limestone, wash-out, bark and garden mix. We also do Dozer Work, backhoe, mini & large Excavator work. We dig ponds and fill swimming pools, remove concrete. No Job too small. Call for price @ (409) 735-6588

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APPLIANCE & SERVICE INC Big Selection of Reconditioned Appliances All Used Appliances Sold with Warranty • FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS/DRYERS AIR CONDITIONERS • RANGES

We Sell Parts For All major Brands ~ We Service What We Sell

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 11, 2012 • 9B APARTMENTS

BC BRICK DUPLEX APT., 2/1/1, CA/H, W/D hookups, in quiet residential neighborhood, ideal for 1 or 2 persons, No Pets, $625 monthly + $400 dep., application required, (409) 728-8995.

VERY NICE AND CLEAN BC 2/1, carpet, CA/H, kitchen has pantry & lots of cabinets and bar, all appliances, small dining area, 1 Lg bedroom and 1 small bedroom, Lg. utility room w/ W&D connections & storage, bath has built-in vanity, all blinds, ceiling fans, No pets, concrete parking & patio, $625 monthly + elec. & water, $400 dep., call for an appointment to se @ (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss)

COMMERCIAL BC ON TEXAS AVE., small or large office spaces, CA/H, carpet, on Texas Ave., great location, price range of $300 to $600 monthly, available now, call (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968 for details. (ss)

THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS IN BRIDGE CITY IS NOW LEASING APARTMENTS ask about January special, 2 Weeks Free Rent! safe & quiet locations in the heart of wonderful Bridge City miles away from area refineries, we pay water/ sewer & trash, call us at (409) 7357696 ~ 504-9952 ~ 474-9731.

HOME RENTALS 1/1 IN MAURICEVILLE, Log Cabin, in the woods, $550 monthly, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 7352030. (M&R)

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING! 3/2/3CP, Ofisd, 1 1/2 story home on 2.24 acres, all appliances (including Washer & Dryer), some furniture, CA/H, 30’ x 30’ shop, On Hwy 1442 N. of IH-10 Reduced to $189,500.

‘06, 2/2 & 3/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $425 & $550 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. (1/18)

ing areas, beautiful pasture, LCMISD, WOODRIDGE LAND CO, (409) 745-1115.

BRIDGE CITY AREA 2/1, nice and clean, all electric, stove & refrig., blinds, air & heat, garbage paid, $425 monthly + dep., (409) 7355230. (1/11)

MAURICEVILLE SCHOOLS, 2 and 3 acre tracts now available, FM 1130 area, mobiles and livestock OK, MMUD water and sewer available, WOODRIDGE LAND CO, (409) 745-1115.

‘09 JAYCO G2 T.T., 31’, on private land, on dead-end street, in nice neighborhood, 2/1, No Pets, all bills paid (includes lot, elec., water, garbage, satellite TV, internet), $750 monthly + $750 dep., references req., (409) 7812640.

HOME SALES

BRIDGE CITY BRICK 3/2, fenced back yard, $1,000 monthly + dep., (409) 7352030. (M&R)

4/2/2 IN LCMISD, 1717 Greenbriar ave., screened in patio, corner lot, $95,000, (409) 883-8389.

2/1 IN WEST ORANGE, 2218 Crabtree, dining room, liv. room, kitchen, refrig., range, washing mach., Elec. dryer hook-up, Lg. fenced back yard, front & back porches, No Hud, No indoor Pets, $450 monthly + $300 dep., (409) 883-8166.

BY OWNER, 4/2 IN BC, on 2 lots, below market, all new inside, 255 Turner Lane, #105,000, (409) 735-7163.

(1/7/12)

MOBILE HOME RENTALS BC 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 7347771. (cctfn)

OWNER FINANCE. 2211 Davis 3/1/1, hard wood floors. $34,800. Down $3,500 PDI 420.57. Call 409-504-5945.

RANCH HOUSE & 5 ACRES, 3/1 w/ screened porch, 2 liv-

LAND & LOTS

‘'85 CHEVY C-10, V-8, LWB,

A/C, C. player, auto trans., PS/B, good motor, no oil leakage, real workhorse, $3,000 OBO, ask for Ruth @ (409) 735-7353

TEXAS VETS! numerous properties that qualify for Texas Land Board financing, as low as 5% down and 7.25% interest, and up to 30 years financing. NOT VA, call today! WOODRIDGE LAND

‘08 DODGE DAKOTA, 4 dr., V-6, very clean, low miles, $17,500 OBO, call Ray @ (409) 745-4059.

‘89 JEEP WRANGLER, auto, straight 6 cyl., soft top, new tires, needs TLC, $1,700 OBO, (409) 553-3332.

94 3/4 TON SUBURBAN.

St. Jude Novena Holy St. Jude Apostle & Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need.

To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.

Help me in my present and urgent petition, in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked.

St Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid.

Amen Follow this with 3 Our Father’s, 3 Hail Mary’s and 3 Glory Be’s Say once a day for nine days.

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‘04 Saturn Ion

‘97 FORD F-150, excellent cond., Ext. cab, V-6 A/C, $6,000, (409) 499-2128.

CUSTOM RIMS, 15”, off ‘86 Camero, $300, (409) 8834992 or 221-4610.

SHINE Allow your light to shine unto the lives of our patients and their 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.

‘82 DODGE PU., brown, 93k miles, nice camper on it, extra nice, no rust, asking $3,000, (409) 886-2978.

719 Front St. Orange TX 77630

Quiet 30 and 50 AMP service spaces for rent, at a low $285 monthly, including all utilities & services, except electric, quiet patio, good parking.

Solution from last week’s puzzle

‘02 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4 FULLY LOADED! Power steering, power brakes, power windows. Call 409-779-3354

430 HOLLY ST., BC, lots 28 - 29 - 25’ of 27 a n d 15’ of 30, $30,000, water and sewer tap paid; 450 Holly, 1 bedrm. house, zone B, buy ALL for $50,000, No Owner Finance, (409)735-5041.

ESTATE SALE SAT. JAN. 14, 8-5PM PIAZZA, 2330 Granger Dr., Bridge City, Electric Washer Dryer, Livingroom, Dining furniture, misc. handyman tools and parts.

SPACES For Rent

‘07 Chevy Silv. LT

‘T R U C K S & VA N S ‘88 CHEVROLET P.U., runs good, $1,200, 543-8089 or 886-7329.

THURS., 4849 TURNER RD. OF, OFF BESSIE HTS. RD. five families, 7 till ? Sofa, knickknacks, men’’s and women’s size clothes, size 5-6 women’s shoes, bed linens, pots and pans, books, toys, Lots More!

R&R RV PARK

3 Bdrm.M.H. for Rent Patio, good parking & yard. BCISD, call for details.

‘68 FORD MUSTANG. GT Fastback, Automatic, runs and drives well, Price $6950, for details mail me at stephbo2@msn.com / 512-782-4586.

QUAIL TRAILS 3, LCMISD, 3.735 acres, ready to move on, MSUD water and sewer, mobiles and horses OK, WOODRIDGE LAND CO, (409) 745-1115. (1/18)

670-6224

2 bdrm. M.H. For Rent Patio, good parking & yard. BCISD, Call for details.

‘98 FORD TAURUS: motor, 3.0 V-6, asking $350 OBO; Whole car, $500, for more info call (409) 221-9996.

OVER AN ACRE, VICTORY Gardens, nice quiet neighborhood, water and electric ready, cement dr., perfect homesite, $28,000 OBO, Call Mike @ (409) 735-7680.

CARPET RESTRETCHING

Runs well, will make great work car. Make offer. 409886-3406 or 409-313-2604.

AUTOMOBILES

GARAGE SALES

I BUY JUNK CARS 670-6224

409•745•3868 or Cell 767•0361

CO, (409) 745-1115. (1/18)

‘04 Chevy Ext. Cab

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO IMPLEMENT INTERIM FUEL REFUND Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) hereby publishes NOTICE that it filed on December 15, 2011 an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) to implement an interim fuel refund to refund over-recovered fuel and purchased power costs as of October 31, 2011 (“Application”). This filing was made pursuant to P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.237(a)(3)(B). ETI’s filing impacts only the recovery of fuel and purchased power costs and does not affect base rates that are currently in effect. All residential, commercial and industrial customers whose electric service rates include charges for fuel pursuant to Rate Schedule FF, entitled “Fixed Fuel Factor and Loss Multipliers,” in all territories served by ETI, are affected by the Application.

The total amount of over-recovery balance to be refunded through the proposed fuel refund is approximately $43.3 million, including interest. This amount represents the cumulative over-recovery of fuel balance for over-collected fuel expenses incurred through October 2011. According to the Texas Utilities Code and Commission rules, ETI may not earn a profit on fuel expenses and may only pass actual fuel costs through to its customers. ETI’s fuel and purchased power expenses will be subject to final review by the Commission in a future ETI fuel reconciliation proceeding. The effect of the refund on customers’ bills will vary depending on the rate schedule under which they take service. Customers taking service under Rate Schedule Small General Service Agricultural will be subject to a surcharge. Under a good cause exception, ETI proposes that all affected customers be provided a refund over a period of six months. For a residential customer using 1,000 kWh a month, the proposed interim refund will result in a $5.36 reduction in the customer’s bill, or a net decrease of approximately 4.7% percent as compared to current charges. ETI requests that the proposed refund to be effective with the first billing cycle for the first billing month after the Commission issues a final order in this proceeding, but no later than the first billing cycle for the billing month of March 2012.

Persons with questions or who want more information on the proposed interim fuel refund may contact Energy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Refund, P.O. Box 2951, Beaumont, Texas 77704, or call 1-800-368-3749 (select option 1, then press 0, then press 4, then press 3) during normal business hours. A complete copy of the filing is available for inspection at ETI’s Beaumont office located at 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 40004 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding or who wish to express their comments regarding this Application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Consumer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120, or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing- or speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) at 1-800735-2989.

‘04 Chevy Monte Car.

‘02 Chevy Silverado

white

Longwheel base, Toolbox, 149k Automatic - AIr

$9,500

Automatic - Air, Clean, 101k

$8,000

‘04 Chevy Cavalier

‘03 Mustang Conv.

$9,950

4 door, Automatic Air, 52k

$7,500

‘04 Chevy Tahoe

‘04 Pontiac Sunfire

$11,995

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“Allie is a delight to have in class. She is always cheerful and works hard at anything she does,” says Arlene Granger, her Dual Credit Government Facilitator.

Penny May, the OHS Science Department Head says, “I have Allie Sherwood in my Honors Physics class, and I have enjoyed her in my class for several reasons: She has an extremely positive attitude about my subject as well as other things she is involved in. She works hard at her Physics material. She works well with her peers. I have her in lab and I see how she relates to other students. She uses this skill in science, sports, and life in general. Allie is a very positive, well rounded student who sets goals and works hard to achieve them. She is definitely worthy of being honored as Student of the Month. I wish more of my students were like her!”

Allie’s future plans are to attend Texas A & M to pursue a career in neo-natal nursing, and to later attend medical school to become an OB/GYN. She plans to use her medical training in other countries in mission work.

Matthew and Allie received a certificate honoring them for their accomplishments along with gift certificates from Wal-Mart, Firestone Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, COS Printing and David Self Ford.

OFHS students excell in Voice of Democary contest

Two Orangefield High School students excelled in the 2011-2012 Voice of Democracy Oratory and Essay contest. Orange Area winners were Carrie Grace Henderson, 2nd place, and Kirby Clayton, 3rd place. Carrie Grace Henderson also place 2nd in the District 2 level of competition.

“Fiddle” your way to the Lutcher Penny LeLeux For The Record Kicking off the New Year, “Fiddler on the Roof” once again comes to the Lutcher Theater Thursday and Friday this week.

In an interview at the start of the season, Jim Clark, director of the Lutcher said it has been a favorite of theater goers in Orange. “I think this is our third time to do it,” said Clark. “It’s been six or seven years since it was here and sold out.

That’s a great show.”

John Preece will grace the Orange stage as Tevye once again. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Preece in a phone interview. “We always have a good time in Texas.” He said Texas performances have also included the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Galveston and Waco.

“I’ve done the show about 3,500 times but I just did my 1,831st performance as Tevye right before I came home for the holidays.”

Preece said he started acting in high school, and then he studied it in college. “I found it was something I was very good at, so that’s how I started.”

He has been in musical theater for over 40 years.

Preece enjoys playing Tevye. “It’s a great character and it’s easy to get involved with. It’s written very well. Once you get out on stage and start playing with it, it pretty much just takes you along.”

“The show deals with man and his relationship with his family; man and his relationship with his religion and his God; it is also a show about man’s inhumanity to man.”

Preece gave a synopsis of the storyline: “It’s about a poor dairyman who struggles to keep his family alive and fed. He has five daughters, three of which are at an age to be married.

His religion guides his life and traditions are set up by the religion that helps guide their lives.

“This takes place at the turn of the century and outside influences are starting to creep into his little town. Things start to change. He has to make way for new ideas and he struggles with it at times. Because of his love of his daughters, he does give in occasionally.”

The show has many memorable songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.”

“The thing about this show compared to other shows is, this is history; this is actually what happened and what was going on and it’s still going on today.”

“I’m sure there are mothers and fathers out there whose children are marrying someone they preferred they didn’t, but because of their love of them and wanting their children to be happy, they gave into their wishes,” he said.

There are around 30 members in the cast and the show runs about three hours. “Two hours

and 40 minutes with an intermission,” said Preece. “The First act is fairly long. It’s about one hour and 47 minutes; the second act is a little shorter.”

“This show is being directed by a man who was in the original production with Zero Mostel when the show first opened,” said Preece. He said it is also uses the original choreography and the original staging. All the sets and costumes are based on the original designs, so it’s a true representation of Jerome Robbins’ vision and direction.

“Young people need to see this show,” said Clark.

“It’s an excellent show,” said Preece. “The orchestra’s great. The cast is strong and so I think [the audience] will enjoy it.”

Curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at Lutcher.org or at the box office.

The theater is located at 707 W. Main in Orange. For more information call 409-886-5535.

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