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Vol. 51 No. 35

Week of Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Mosquitoes no longer bugging county

Penny Leleux

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Requests for mosquito service were down 90 percent with only 44 calls in the last month according to Patrick Beebe of Orange County Mosquito Control. The department is still spraying in between fronts as necessary, “when they (mosquitoes) make their presence known.” He said there still have not been

any evidence of disease carrying insects found in the area traps. The OC Mosquito Control will be THIBODEAUX shutting down for winter maintenance in January and February. On the advice of Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, Orange County Com-

missioners approved a contract with UTMB to conduct educational activities to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and/or hospital charges among adult Orange County

residents suffering specifically from pneumonia, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Jeff Kelley, Orange County Emergency Management di-

rector, advised a burn ban was still unnecessary at this time, but that could change in the next couple of weeks because the next several cold fronts are expected to be dry.

The court paid bills including: $28,800 to Lester A Saucier Jr. from the general fund for CDBG sewer project; COUNTY SEE PAGE 2A

70 years ago . . .

Dec. 7, 1941 ‘Day of Infamy’ Original Photo From Orangefield-Cormier Museum By Mark Dunn

Sailors in a motor launch rescue a man overboard from the water alongside the burning West Virginia during or shortly after the Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor.

Orangefield lights holiday with festival Nicole Gibbs

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Bill Remke put lights on the first derrick Christmas tree in December, 1953. The first derrick was located next to his home on Highway 105

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just west of Cow Bayou in Orangefield. It was on the Oscar Chesson lease and operated by the Kilmarnock Oil Co. Mr. Remke was a field manager for this company for about 14 years. After his death, the tradition was carried on for a few years and then began to fade away. In December, 1975, the Orangefield Lions Club made the Orangefield Derrick Christmas Tree their project and moved the lights to a derrick on the east side of the new Hwy. 105 Cow Bayou Bridge. That derrick came down during Hurricane Rita and the tradition ceased. This year the Orangefield Cormier Museum will bring back the tradition at the “Christmas In Orangefield” festival Saturday Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. This ceremony will use a 94’ tall work over rig provided by Bobby Cormier. The rig is presently parked in front of the museum located on the east side of the Orangefield High School Campus. Jesse Fremont, one of the original members of the old Orangefield Lions Club, placed the lights on the ‘75 Derrick and will be present along with several of the other original members. Hopefully by next Christmas the last two derricks in the Orange Oil Field will be relocated to the ORANGEFIELD PAGE 3A

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Joseph Rougeau: Navy Seaman 1st Class Joseph Rougeau served on the USS Medusa.

ec. 7, 1941 began as many other Sundays did for the Naval personnel at Pearl Harbor. Breakfast was being served aboard ships and ashore at Ford Island. Chaplains and their assistants were setting up for church services. Those lucky enough to have leave that day were preparing to go ashore. It was just another sunny Hawaiian Sunday. Admiral Husband Kimmel and General Frank Short, the military leaders of the Hawaiian Command had received some cryptic messages that the Japanese were becoming active in the Pacific, but they did not think that anything out of the ordinary was happening. The admiral and the general were getting ready for their usual Sunday morning golf match. Radar was in its infancy and the radar station in the remote location above Pearl Harbor and Hickham Field had ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR PAGE 2A

Destiny’s passion aides Girl’s Haven Nicole Gibbs

For The Record

Last year, a Bridge City girl sought to give local children a Christmas they probably would not have received. Destiny Coates, a senior at Bridge City High School, distributed donation boxes throughout the community and asked the public to donate purses, bags, toys, cosmetics and toiletries that she would then distribute to children and mothers in local shelters. This year, Destiny continues her passion for helping people by asking the community to donate something a little more special this holiday season: formal/party dresses of all sizes, purses, shoes and accessories. “I wanted to do something different,” Coates said. “Last year I did toys and I try to change it up every year. Girls

like to dress up and feel pretty, especially girls my age. They can’t just go buy expensive dresses or have families that can afford dresses like that. I wanted them to be able to have a nice dress and feel pretty at their [school] dances.” She plans on taking the dresses and accessories to Girls Haven in Beaumont so they may be able to attend their Christmas/Winter formals in a dress that would make them feel beautiful and special. She has collected 15 so far, some of them were her own dresses and some were donations from Twins Resale and Clayton’s Consignment in Bridge City. Dresses and accessories maybe dropped off at the two consignment shops, located on Texas Ave, until next Wednesday, Dec. 14. Destiny’s passion has driven DESTINY’S PASSION PAGE 3A

Destiny Coates is collecting clothing for less fortunate.

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$1,150 to Memorial Funeral Home from the general fund for indigent funeral expenses; $180,256.83 from the general fund; $31,068.99 for road and bridge; mosquito control-$2,782.80; adult probation- $100.80 and auditor funds $42.20 for a total of $220,252.62. Judge Carl Thibodeaux reminded the court that there would be six departmental reports at each of the next two court dates because there will be no court held on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

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Attack on Pearl Harbor picked up something, but the radar operators were not sure what they had. They called the officer on duty and he told them that they had probably picked up the flight of B-17 bombers that were due to fly in from the west coast that day. Offshore from Pearl Harbor, a destroyer engaged a submarine at 0637 that morning and reported that it had sunk the submarine with a depth charge. No one was aware that World War II had started. A few minutes after 7 a.m., a flight of airplanes flew into Pearl Harbor through a low mountain pass. Those who were among the first observers of the planes simply thought that the U.S. Army Air Force was out on morning maneuvers. When the planes started strafing and bombing the ships at anchor, those observers realized how wrong they were. The planes were bombers, torpedo planes and fighter planes of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The Japanese wanted total control of the Pacific Ocean and realized that the largest obstacle to their conquest would be the United States. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander-In-Chief of the Combined Fleet knew that Japan could not win a protracted war against the United States. He and other high commanders of the Japanese military developed the idea of a surprise attack against the American Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. The fleet at Pearl Harbor that morning consisted of 160 ships and boats. The largest ships were the battleships; the smallest were the PT boats and harbor tugs. Nearly every class of ship was represented, except for the air craft carriers. Not being able to destroy the carriers would be a blow that would later cost the Japanese dearly. Cedric Stout, of Bridge City, was aboard the battleship Utah that morning. The Utah was not on the list of preferred tar-

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gets, due to her being refitted to be a target vessel and not used for warfare. Young, inexperienced Japanese pilots saw what they believed was an active battleship and attacked. “I saw all the commotion going on and thought ‘somebody’s having fun,’ then a bullet whizzed by my head and I knew it wasn’t no fun,” Stout said. The decks of the Utah had been covered with six inch by 12 inch timbers to cushion the impact of practice bombs. When torpedoes struck the side of the ship and she began to take on water and list, the timbers shifted and caused the speed of the list to increase. “When it became apparent that the ship was going to roll over, we decided that our chances were better dodging bullets than staying aboard and maybe being trapped when she rolled over,” Stout said. “We went to the mooring ropes and slid down them and made it to shore and scrambled for cover.” The Utah sank and remains the tomb of 54 sailors. Her hull was only moved enough to clear it from being a navigation hazard and remains a memorial at her last berth on Ford Island. Joseph Rougeau, now living in McLewis, near Orange, was a Seaman 1st Class aboard the fleet repair ship USS Medusa. The Medusa had been moored at the berth at Ford Island, but had been moved to allow the Utah to dock there. The Medusa moved to the entrance of Middle Loch. “I was eating breakfast and it took me a while to realize what was going on, Rougeau said. “I could see the smoke and the fire, and I could see sailors trying to swim on the top of the water. We were taught to swim under water and come up to breathe and then go back down. Some of these guys were new, just out of boot camp and probably panicky. They were

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just swimming on top of the water and getting the oil all over them and breathing in smoke and fire.” The attack was devastating to the Navy, but repairs were made to most of the ships and they were soon back in fighting form. The battleships Utah and Arizona were total losses. The Arizona was stripped of everything above the water line that could be salvaged. Several of her 14 inch guns were removed and placed in use as coastal artillery guns. There are over 1100 sailors entombed in her. In 1950 Admiral Arthur W. Radford, commander of the Pacific Fleet started the tradition of raising and lowering the flag over the Arizona daily. The memorial was dedicated on May 30, 1962. The Arizona still leaks about a quart of black fuel oil daily. These drops are said to be the “ships tears.” There is a legend that whenever the last survivor dies the tears will stop. Any crewman who was aboard the Arizona on Dec. 7, has the right to have his cremated remains buried on the ship with his crewmates. Other Pearl Harbor survivors have the option to have their remains scattered above the sunken ship. Admiral Yamamoto went into depression after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Due to some failure in the Japanese embassy in Washington D.C., the papers ending diplomatic relations between Japan and the U.S. were not delivered to the American Ambassador until after the attack had started. Yamamoto had attended Harvard University from 1919-1921 and understood America and Americans better than most Japanese. He realized that the attack would be perceived to be a “sneak attack” and repulsive to most Americans. He also PEARL HARBOR NEXT PAGE

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WO-S Middle School student council supports community Toy Coffee

The West Orange – Stark Middle School Student Council collected toys for the Annual Service League Toy Coffee and delivered them today. Approximately 40 West Orange – Stark Middle School students attended the event as one of the organization’s many community service projects. Christy Reves and Annely Domas are WO-S Middle School Student Council sponsors.

Destiny’s passion her to help others for as long as she can remember. She volunteered for the Red Cross at Baptist Hospital in Orange two summers ago, has adopted grandparents and has volunteered with Feed the Children. Last Christmas, she was able to help 37 children with the “Destiny’s Angel Bags.”

She explained that being able to give the children and women something, anything at Christmas gave her a feeling that will not be forgotten. “When I went to give them the toys, it brought tears to my eyes because they were so excited,” Coates said. “Being able to give them everything that I could was the best feeling

Pearl Harbor understood the impact that air power would have in the war and realized that by not destroying the American carriers that he had not delivered a killing blow as he had hoped. On June 4, 1942, four of Japan’s six aircraft carriers were destroyed at the Battle of Mid-

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ever.” Destiny and her mother, Angie, are so grateful for all of the donations they received last year and hope this year will be as much of a success. Destiny is Varsity Cheerleader at BCHS, a straight ‘A’ student, Criminal Justice Club President, co-head director of ‘Meet in the middle,’ and a

member of the BCTV. She plans on attending Lamar State College-Orange for Criminal Justice. She wants to become a 9-1-1 dispatcher to help save lives. “I love to help people,” she said. “Why not help those that need help? I’ve always wanted to change the world.”

that he ever said those words, but they were found written in his personal diary. The war in the Pacific would last until August, 1945. Yamamoto was killed in 1943. By the time of his death, Yamamoto had seen the majority of the Japanese Fleet of which

he had been so proud nearly destroyed. He probably realized that the “Day of Infamy,” as President Roosevelt called Dec. 7, had indeed “wakened a sleeping giant and filled him with terrible resolve.”

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way by the carriers that Yamamoto’s forces had not found at Pearl Harbor. In the movie “Tora, Tora, Tora”, Yamamoto is portrayed as saying, “I fear all we have done is to waken a sleeping giant and fill him with terrible resolve.” It is not documented

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museum and the restoration of an old tradition be complete. The “Christmas in Orangefield” festival will begin Friday night, Dec. 9, at the Orangefield Elementary School Gym with a Hootenanny, from 6 to 9 p.m. Performers will be Rudicelli (Linda Granger Crawford, Wanda and Bob Lester) from Mansfield, Texas; Acoustic Fuse from Orangefield; Hearts of Compassion (Douglas and Maridee Stanley), currently doing mission work in the Vinton area; Bonita Granger Eaves from Buna; Glenn Granger from Spring; and the Carroll Benoit Band from the Mauriceville/Orange area. Music will be of country, gospel, rock and roll, Christmas and the classics genre. Bill Clark, a well known radio announcer in the Golden Triangle, will be the Master of Ceremonies. Admission to the Hootenanny will be $5 for adults and $3 for students. Refreshments will be sold, including gumbo made by Betty Chandler. The Christmas parade will start on Saturday at 9 a.m. Parade entries should meet at First Baptist Church at 8 a.m. The parade route will be down Hwy. 105 to the red light on Sandbar Road. It will then move north past the football field and turn right going behind the school to the festival location in front of the Orangefield Cormier Museum. After parade, all food booths will be open with many different types of food, crafts, artists and much more available. The FFA will sponsor Uncle Jesse’s Farm, which is a great way for the children of the community to learn where eggs, milk, bacon, and the rest of a good healthy diet really comes from. There will also be pony rides and face painting. The museum will be open for tours all day and Christmas music will be played all day. Other activities include: 10 a.m. - Demonstration by Tiger Martial Arts of Bridge City; 10:30 a.m. - Rose Thayer Dance Studio; 11 a.m. - Band H.D. (Doug) Burch and the Texas Skyliners; noon - lunch and music; 12:30 p.m. - Civil War group will give a demonstrations and performance; 1 p.m. - Civil War demo will continue; and 5 p.m. - County Judge Carl Thibodeaux will read a “Cajun Night before Christmas.” The Derrick Christmas Tree will be lit. There is no admission charge for Saturday’s festivities.

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TURNING BACK THE HAND OF TIME Instead of running the “Out of the Past” column this week I’m diverting because I got a note from a cousin who has been out of work and facing hard times. He says it is time to go back to killing game for food. He asked if I still knew how to make squirrel sauce piquante. I sure do. Game is plentiful right now so you might want to try it. It’s good anytime not just hard times. SQUIRREL SAUCE PIQUANTE 2 squirrels, cut up Salt, red pepper and black pepper Shortening 2 medium onions, chopped 1 ⁄2 cut of chopped green peppers 1 tablespoon of flour 1 ⁄2 cup of tomato sauce Water

From the Creaux’s Nest Pearl Harbor United The Nation On this day, Dec. 7, 1941, 70 years ago, just before 8 a.m. our time, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Nearly 2,200 were killed and over 1,700 others wounded. This is the one event that mostly stands out in my lifetime. That’s also true for most people who were around when the attack occurred. The other two surprise events were the unexpected assassination of President John Kennedy in Dallas and the 9-11 terrorist attack on the New York Twin Towers and Pentagon. Everyone who lived through World War II, ignited by Pearl Harbor, have their own memories of the war. Think about it, over 16 million men and women served, over 400,000 died and many thousands of others were wounded. Compare that to less than 5,000 Americans killed in Iraq. One life would have been too many but it shows the magnitude of hand-to-hand combat. Just 23 years earlier we were involved in World War I, which took thousands of lives on the battlefield, and many more died from influenza. In between the two wars, the Great Depression hit us. Thanks to President FDR and his CC camps and WPA, he put people back to work. WWII added 20 million to the workforce but over five million were women. At the time of the Pearl Harbor attack the U.S. had less than 135 million citizens. We still have some of our great veterans from that war with us but over 1500 are dying daily. To me they are the favorite heroes of my day and I honor every one of them who are still with us. America entering that war after Pearl Harbor made us a nation united. We forgot if we were Democrats or Republicans, we were all in to together. That Pearl Harbor event changed America. We had a sense of urgency and purpose. Unfortunately this great country has changed drastically. We have gotten away from the values that were forced on us at Pearl Harbor that made our country one, with everyone in the same boat. If one of those dead soldiers returned today, he would be shocked at our nation’s failings, hate and selfishness. Several views of Pearl Harbor appear in these pages. Roy’s Down Life’s Highway, Kent Conwell, Mike Louvier’s interview with Joe Rougeau, a Pearl Harbor survivor, and Ms. Pearl’s “Pearl Harbor” poem. Take time to read them. *****I must be going. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. GOODBYE HERMAN—HELLO “THE DONALD” The presidential campaign of Herman Cain came to an end Saturday. He had been accused of sexually harassing several women and having a 13-year affair with another. He denied the allegations. By not quitting and just suspending his candidacy, he can keep raising money and donating the money to any candidate he wants to. The word is that he will endorse Newt Gingrich. It’s only fitting that he would since Newt was guilty of some of the things Cain is accused of. Twice divorced, he was having an affair with a young office staffer while voting to impeach President Clinton for the Monica affair. He later married his debutant but its been expensive. Recently he paid off a half million dollar jewelry bill at Tiffany Jewelry. Newt was charged with 87 ethics infractions and shamed out of office. Then he went and made $100 million by not registering as a lobbyist but going through the back door and being paid by Freddie Mac to influence legislation. That was 20 years ago. He’s betting folks have forgotten but Axelrod and the boys in Chicago haven’t. I bet they’re licking their chops hoping Newt wins the GOP nomination. By the way, Newt was in New York Monday meeting with the kingpin, Donald Trump. He has set up a debate and he will be the moderator. Trump has called Republican Ron Paul and Gov. John Huntsman “Joke Candidates” because they won’t participate. Huntsman responded to this remark by saying, “I’m not going to kiss Trump’s ring and any other part of his anatomy.” Paul said about Trump, “I didn’t know he had the ability to lay on hands and anoint people.” Karl Rove said, “What the heck are Republican candidates doing showing up at a debate thrown by this guy, who says if he doesn’t like what he hears he’ll run as an Independent? Republicans strategist, Mike Murphy said, “GOP candidates would be foolish to show up at Trump’s clown circus debate.” Chris Mathews had the quote of the week. “Trump is the ring master of a political clown show.” So far Mitt Romney, Rick Perry and Michele Bachman haven’t committed. I think Trump is just trying to get back on the “Birther” issue. I wonder which network will carry the debate and who will show up at Trump Tower, next door to Tiffany’s on Dec. 27. Thanks Herman for the memories. Good show.

1. Rub squirrels well with salt and pepper 2. Cover bottom of Dutch Oven with one-fourth-inch of shortening: when heated, brown pieces of meat well on all sides 3. Remove meat: lower heat to medium and sauté onions, green pepper and flour in same pan until brown 4. Return squirrel to the pan: add tomato sauce and enough water to cover the meat 5. Cover with tight-fitting lid: simmer an hour and a half or until meat is tender. Serve over rice. (Rabbit may be substituted for squirrel) As a variation, add one-half-pound of pure pork sausage, fresh or lightly smoked, cut in one-inch pieces, with the onions and green peppers. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Vianna Miller, Jim Keith, Tracey Gilliam, Buddy Sheppard, Lois Boehme, Randy Philpott, Channing Larkin, C.R. Dick Davis, Samantha Peveto, Barry McKenzie, Bobby Couthran, Eryk Gibbs, Hazel Hooper, Elissa Kern, Jay Fuss, Mark Braus, Sharon Johnson, Doris Peveto, Michelle Watson, Shelly Motts, Bonnie Hopperton, Sean Ureta, David Claybar, Monica Placette, Cindy Briggs, Karri Piccone, Jo Lynn Mott, Kent Sarver, Kristine Cortez, Jim Sands, Terry Fall, Leslie Lyons, Cody Caples, Tara Fountain, Nathan Vogt, Rob Clark, Shelby Hebert, Zackery Anderson, Arielle Foster, Joel Fruge, Scott Derouen, Bonnie Albright, Daniel Bates, Melissa Poydence, Hazel Smith, Melinda Swares, Kristy Kidwell, Dennis Lee, Hailey Tally, Jenny Duncan. A FEW HAPPENINGS Congrats to the West Orange-Stark Mustangs. Coach Thompson, his coaching staff and a great bunch of players deserve our congratulations on a great season. The future looks good for the Stangs even thought they fell to Coldspring 35-13 in the state quarter-finals. Thompson was also named as Coach of the Year on the 21-3A Coaches All District Football Team two of his players, Britton Lindsey and Daniel Woodson were named MVP Offense and MVP Defense respectively*****Congr atulations also go to Matt Menard from Bridge City being named MVP District on the All District Team*****Congratulations to Bridge City native, Coach Clint Hartsfield, who in his first year as head coach brought his Kelly Bulldogs all the way to the TAPPS state championship game. They lost to Fort Worth Nolan, 27-10 but had a great season.***** Over the last week I ate pretty good thanks to some local friends and some products not off the grocery shelf. Capt. Chuck Uzzle provided us with fresh killed ducks that after cleaning we put to good use. Neighbor Cox furnished us some of his saddle blanket mustard greens and a mess of eggplant that turned into great eggplant dressing. Judge Derry Dunn, again this year, provided one of my favorite foods, peanut butter. Not your common kind of peanut butter. He helped put up this homemade peanut butter for Family Canning Welfare Services of Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s the best I’ve ever eaten and I’m a connoisseur of peanut butter. I’m glad I’m on the judge’s welfare list.*****A great gift also came from John Heard who brought a mess of locally grown Navel oranges and Ruby Red grapefruit. There is none better than Orange County grown citrus. To purchase some for your use or to give as Christmas gifts, contact John at 988-5231.*****I’ve yet to get any deer meat or sausage, always a winter treat. Maybe one of my friends will get lucky and kill a buck or big doe. Mostly all I’ve heard is about the big one that got away.*****Matt Bryant, our Bridge City boy in the NFL, and his Atlanta Falcons, came to Houston for a match up Sunday with the Texans. About three-dozen local friends were guest of Matt’s at the game. The game started with Matt having 19 of 20 field goals. He had never kicked a field goal against the Texans but he kicked his 20 of 21 for the season in the Falcon’s 17-10 loss.*****We welcome Liz Hogan Insurance Agency to our advertising family. If in need of insurance, give her a call for a quote. She’s a nice friendly lady who will welcome your call.*****We were sorry to learn that Rev. Leo Anderson has been in the hospital battling pneumonia. His wife was recently in the hospital as well, now it’s his turn. We wish him a speedy recovery. We miss him.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s Restaurant this week then Novrozsky’s next. Don’t forget Robert’s if you’re going to book a holiday party. He has a great facility, can cater or do a turn key party. Don’t delay, dates are filling up fast.*****CREAUX’S TIP OF THE WEEK: Celery is expensive right now so here’s a way to prolong it. Wrap the celery in aluminum foil when putting it in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for weeks. Do not use plastic or zip locks.*****CAJUN DEFINITION: Fais Do Do (Fay-doedoe), the name for a party where traditional Cajun dance is performed. This phrase literally means “To Make Sleep” although parties are the liveliest of occasions with food, music and dancing. *****A lot of local guys are batching after their wives are off on one of Patsy Peck’s great trips. Corky says Betty left him a gallon of bean soup to live on. It guarantees he won’t run out of gas for a

week. Judge Peck is probably eating everything forbidden.*****Quincy Procell, our longtime friend going back to when we were youngsters, came by. He’s an ok guy. The kind you want watching your back. He was a union Democrat when being Democrat was cool.***** A few special folks we know who are having birthdays. Some of you may not know him as Thomas Austin Gunn, born to Marilou and Donald Gunn, on Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7. Most folks know him as Attorney Tommy Gunn, a good lawyer, good guy and good friend. He’s married to Kathy, a lovely Bridge City girl. Happy birthday Tommy.***Our buddy, Jim Keith, who moved away from Bridge City, marks another birthday on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor day.***Nicole Gibbs, our girl Friday, who keeps these publications in the middle of the road and out of the ditch, has a two year old son Eryk Gibbs, who celebrates on Dec. 9.***David Claybar has another birthday on Dec. 10. Your guess which David.***Sid Caillavet turns 81 on Dec. 9. The years have flown and he’s turned into his dad, Judge Sid, county judge and former mayor of Orange.*****Dec. 13, marks the birthday of Carol Bearden, a nice, industrious lady. She always has the neatest yard in the neighborhood.*****Please see Birthdays for more of this week’s birthdays.*****Rosie O’Donnell is engaged to be married again. Her bride-tobe is a very attractive 40-year-old., Michelle Rounds, a headhunter for a technology company. O’Donnell and Kelli Carpenter, who have four children, divorced after a big public wedding in San Francisco in 2004. When I started in this business I never would have dreamed that the day would come when I would write the above. *****Gov. Rick Perry’s out of state trips have cost taxpayers nearly $800,000 already in security tabs, air fares, food and lodging. It’s putting money in a gar hole. He ain’t going nowhere. *****The Heisman Trophy ceremony will be held in New York Saturday. My guess is that Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin will get it but all the candidates are worthy. They are Andrew Luck, Stanford quarterback, a last year finalist; Tyrann Mathieu, LSU corner back; Alabama’s running back Trent Richardson, the nation’s most exciting punt returner and Montee Ball, Wisconsin running back. It’s a tough pick. They are all winners. CELEBIRITY BIRTHDAYS Aaron Carter will be 24 on Dec. 7; Emily Browning, 23 and Damien Rice, 41.***Kim Basinger will be 58 on Dec. 8; Teri Hatcher, 47; Sinead Oconnor, 45 and Wendell Pierce, 49.***On Dec. 9, Beau Bridges will be 70; John Malkovich, 58; Felicity Huffman, 49 and Jakob Dylan, 42.***Raven Symone will be 26 on Dec. 10; Summer Phoenix, 33; Michael McShane, 54 and George Newbern, 47.***On Dec. 11, John Kerry will be 68; Jermaine Jackson, 57 and Rider Strong, 32.***On Dec. Dionne Warwick will be 71; Jennifer Connelly, 41 and Bob Barker, 88.***Dick Van Dyke will be 86 on Dec. 13; Ted Nugent, 63; Steve Buscemi, 54, Jamie Foxx, 44 and Taylor Swift, 22. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe and Ethel Badeaux was invited to a swanky Halloween party dem. Ethel get a terrible headache and told Joe to go to da party alone. She said she would take some aspirin her, and go to bed. So Joe, even though he didn’t want to go along, took his costume and went. After sleeping soundly for one hour Ethel woke up wit no pain. She decided to go to da party. Joe didn’t know wat her costume looked like so she decided she would have some fun by watching Joe and seeing how he acted when she was not around her. She soon spotted Joe’s costume on da dance floor. He was dancing wit every nice chick he could. So Ethel sided up to him and being a seductive babe herself he left his partner and devoted his time to da new stuff. Ethel let him go as far as he wished since he was her husband. Soon, off dey went to da car and had a little fling. Jus before unmasking at midnight, she slipped away, went home and crawled in bed. She was sitting up reading wen Joe came home him. “Did you have a good time Honey?” she axe. “You know I never have a good time, me, wen you’re not dere Babe,” he answer. “Did you dance much Joe?” she axe. Joe replied, “I’ll tell you Babe, I never dance even one dance. Wen I got dere, I met Pete Comeaux, Joe Desormeanx, Clarence Hardy and some utta guys and we went into da den and played poker all evening. But I’ll tell you, Oris Boudreaux, da guy I loaned my costume to, sure had a real good time him, plus he made out in da backseat of my car wit a real hot gal.” C’EST TOUT Hard to believe that it will be Christmas in just over a couple of weeks. A new year arrives in three weeks. Winter starts Dec. 21 and we’ve come on another full moon. Winter this week will get here a little early. A deep freeze is expected Thursday morning. The countryside is filled with colorful foliage.*****Thanks to our family of advertisers who allow us to bring you this newspaper, delivered to your door, free of charge. Read us cover to cover and check us out regularly on our web site, TheRecordLive. com.*****Thanks for your loyalty and please shop our advertisers. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 7, 2011

A flash back to December 7, 1941 Kent Conwell

Lighter Side of Life For The Record

When I was five years old, I sat in the darkened theater in our little town watching a two-yearold film. The theater, or picture shows as they were called back then in Neolithic times, was named “The Rogue.” The movie was “Wizard of Oz”, and the day was Sunday. Dad was treating Mom and me to the town’s Sunday afternoon matinee, which always began at one pm, ran only one time, and then shut down for the day. Each Sunday film was shown again Monday night. Tuesdays, best I can remember, The Rogue was closed only to be open the rest of the week. Dad wasn’t a movie-goer. In fact, not too many grown ups back then were. Still the Guthrie family had enough business to keep the picture show in the black. That was back in the country’s period of innocence. Our little town was so out of the way that delivery of new films was made at night and left at the front door of the movie house. Films to be returned were left at the same spot. Try to imagine if you will the fate of films left in such a manner today? Probably before the delivery truck turned the first corner, the film would be in somebody’s car and heading for the pawn shop. But, enough editorializing. Back to the movie. That Sunday was a treat–while it lasted. While the film enthralled me, what I remember most that day was the film stopping; the overhead lights suddenly flashing on; Mister Guthrie hurrying down one aisle and climbing up on the stage. Holding up his hands to quiet the muttering

of the audience, he told us the radio had just reported that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor. Now to a five-year-old boy disappointed that the Munchkins had been turned off, that meant nothing. I didn’t have the slightest idea what a Pearl Harbor was. When I heard my Dad muyter a curse and Mom ask him what it meant, I knew something was wrong. It had to be something seriously wrong to shut down “The Wizard of Oz.” At home, the family gathered, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins- all in front of the radio desperately seeking more news. As the tragic figures grew, so did the family’s anger and resolve. Now, we had a vague idea there were problems with Japan. For months, the news carried bits and pieces concerning the rocky relationship between the U.S. and Japan. But up there in the middle of nowhere called the Panhandle with only a couple ‘bobbed’ wire fences between us and the North Pole, the news meant little. But as details trickled in, the words took on new meanings, and the anger and resolve grew in my family, as it did in millions of families across the country. The surprise attack hit at 7:53 Sunday morning. The first wave damaged eight battleships, sinking five. Three light cruisers, three destroyers, and smaller vessels were lost along wit 188 aircraft. Fortunately, the main targets, the aircraft carriers, were not in harbor. Casualties? 2,117 servicemen, 68 civilians, and over a thousand crewmen on the USS Arizona were killed plus 1,760 were wounded. Sunday night, Japan attacked Hong Kong; Guam; Philippine Islands; and Wake Island. Monday morning, they hit Midway Island. On Monday, December 8, President Roosevelt

spoke to Congress, asking it for a declaration of war against Japan. He called the previous day “a date which will live in infamy.” Congress did as he asked, and immediately infuriated Americans clamored to enlist. I didn’t really understand what was going on, but I knew things were changing about me. And change it did. In its outrage, our country turned its bucolic existence into an all-consuming rage at its attackers. A quote attributed incorrectly to Admiral Yamamoto, mastermind of the attack, states “I fear all we have done is awaken a sleeping tiger.” That’s a movie quote, not his, but it proved apropos. The Greatest Generation, outraged at such treachery, responded with fervor never before nor since witnessed in the history of the world. All the men in my family volunteered. I had

cousins in the Air Corp, uncles in the Navy and Army, and my father in the Navy. Fortunately they all returned. A few years later in Korea, my cousin, Dooley, was lost, Missing in Action. As of November 30, 2011, he is still missing. His DNA is on record, our one hope someday he’ll be back. Of the 16 million plus Americans serving in WWII, over four hundred and five thousand died. You and I are here today courtesy of that generation and their supreme sacrifices. We dishonor their sacrifices if we do not keep America great. rconwell@gt.rr.com http://www.kentconwell.blogspot.com/ www.goodreads.com/author/show/13557. Kent_Conwell www.amazon.com/-/e/B001JPCK26 www.kentconwell.blogspot.com

Holiday Events in December at Stark Foundation Venues Staff Report

For The Record

Throughout the month of December, the public is invited to enjoy holiday events at the venues of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation in Orange, Texas. Whether it is a leisurely stroll through Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, enjoying seasonal décor and music at The W.H. Stark House or Stark Museum of Art, or an evening at the Lutcher Theater, there is something for everyone in Orange this holiday season. Celebrate the holidays with the family-friendly events provided by the Stark Foundation. Christmas Strolls at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center December 8, 10, 13, 15, 20 and 22, 2011 - 6 to 8 p.m. Come enjoy the beautiful seasonal décor at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas lights and luminaries will welcome visitors and there will be beautiful Christmas trees decorated by different local organizations, families, businesses and schools. The Children’s Garden will be transformed into a “Candyland” and the Greenhouses will be decorated with poinsettias and other seasonal flowers. Also, the Star and Crescent Moon Café and Garden Store will be open during this event. Entrance is free with a non-perishable food item to be donated to Orange Christian Services. Dreaming of a Green Christmas at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center December 10, 2011 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas trees will line the walkways and

the Children’s Garden will be decorated, featuring a gingerbread house. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Santa Claus will visit Shangri La, and each child will receive a free picture with Santa at Shangri La while they last. Children attending will be able to make natural ornaments for their Christmas tree and for adults there will also be a wreath making workshop. A reservation and $20 fee (including entry) is required for the wreath making workshop; call 409-670-9799 to reserve a spot. Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays, noon - 5 p.m. For more information, call 409670-9113 or visit www.shangrilagardens.org. Holiday Open House at The W.H. Stark House December 13 and 15, 2011 - 5 to 8 p.m. Join us for two evenings of live music and complimentary first-floor tours of holiday decorations along with refreshments served in the adjacent Carriage House, which serves as the entrance for this event. Seasonal décor throughout the first-floor and the holiday table-setting in the dining room will delight visitors during the complimentary tours. In the Music Room, musicians will be playing holiday selections during the night. Admission is free and children accompanied by an adult are welcome. This event is in conjunction with the Holiday Exhibit Celebration at Stark Museum of Art. Non-perishable food item are being accepted as donations to Orange Christian Services.

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Community Bulletin Board OC Republican Party to hold Christmas dinner The Orange County Republican Party will hold its Annual Christmas dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Faith Assembly of God at 390 Archie St. in Vidor (behind Taco Bell). Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and/or a dessert. The meat and drinks will be provided.

Christmas singers to perform at Bridge City Bank Bridge City Bank will host students from area schools that will be performing Christmas music for the public to enjoy. The performance schedule is: Community Christian School third and fourth grade, Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.; Community Christian School fifth and sixth grade, Friday, Dec. 9 at 12:45 p.m.; West Orange-Stark High School, Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 9:15 a.m.; Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.; Bridge City Middle School, Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m.; Hatton/Sims Elementary School, Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m.; Bridge City Intermediate School, Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 12:20 p.m.; and Bridge City High School Cardinal School, Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.

Yuletide at OCP The Orange Community Players presents, YULETIDE: A wonderful evening of Christmas and Broadway, mixed with winter wit and wassail (and other assorted goodies), Dec. 16-17. Refreshments at 7 p.m., Curtain at 7:37 p.m. This fundraiser/ musical revue features local talent from all over the Golden Triangle, and is directed by Brook Doss. For reservations, call 8829137.

Red Hot Flashers to meet Dec. 14 The Red Hot Flashers will meet Dec. 14, Wednesday, at the Brown Center at 11:30 a.m. for their annual Christmas party. Each lady is asked to bring a wrapped Christmas ornament for exchange. Birthday ladies are: Lady Chiann, Shirley Wolfford: Lady Sis, Allie Rush, and Lady Kitty, Bette Jones. For information, please call 409-886-1609.

West Orange Chiefs to host annual Christmas Dance The West Orange High Chiefs Annual Christmas Dance is set for Saturday, Dec. 10 at the American Legion on Green Ave. in Orange. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the dance will start at 8 p.m. The cost will be $10 per person and the dress is casual attire. This is a BYOB event with a cash bar for beer and setups. Those attending are welcome to bring snacks, as well. All former Chiefs and guests are invited to attend, and the dance is also open to the public. Music will be provided by Ken Marvell Band. For more information call Jimmy Guidry at 409-738-2294 or e-mail at jcrazycajun@sbcglobal.net

Holiday Events From Page 5A Located at 610 Main Avenue in Orange, Texas, The W.H. Stark House is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 409-883-0871 or visit www.whstarkhouse.org. Holiday Exhibit Celebration at Stark Museum of Art December 13 and 15, 2011 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Museum will host a Holiday Exhibit Celebration on two evenings, in coordination with the Holiday Open House of The W.H. Stark House. View the exhibition Medieval Manuscripts: From the Stark Collections, featuring four medieval Books of Hours with Christmas based imagery including Adoration of the Magi. Enjoy live music, gallery spotlights and light refreshments. Gallery spotlights regarding the Medieval Manuscripts will be at 5:30, 6:15, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. each night. On Tuesday, the Lone Star Pipe Band will perform traditional Celtic music and on Thursday, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Band will play holiday selections. This event is free to the public, but in observation of the holidays, we invite visitors to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be given to a child through the Blue Santa program. Drop-in Art Activities at Stark Museum of Art December 27, 28 and 29, 2011 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Holidays are a wonderful time to visit the Museum with family and friends. Drop by for free, family art activities in the Lobby. Docents will assist visitors of all ages with creating art inspired by the special exhibition Medieval Manuscripts. Try your hand at calligraphy, make a bejeweled book or draw your own illumination. Families will learn how books were created

in the Middle Ages as they explore the exhibition together. Grand Viewing: Celebrating the Newly Remodeled Stark Museum of Art December 29, 2011 - 5 to 8 p.m. Say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new at the newly remodeled galleries and lobby of the Stark Museum of Art. See the extraordinary art collection in new light, enhanced by bold colors and state-of-the-art lighting. All galleries and lobby will be open. Reception with light refreshments. Music by Jerry Nichols and Texas Thunder. This event is free and open to the public. Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 409-886-ARTS (2787) or visit www.starkmuseum.org. The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis at Lutcher Theater December 29, 2011 - 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wrap up the holiday season with international supergroup Mannheim Steamroller appearing for the first Christmas-time performance in Southeast Texas at Lutcher Theater. This annual Christmas tour with leading-edge multimedia effects has become a holiday tradition and the ultimate family experience. Tickets are on sale now for Mannheim Steamroller, ranging from $35-$70 at www.lutcher.org or call 409-886-5535 for more information. Located at 707 Main Avenue in Orange, Texas, the Lutcher Theater box office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

niors are welcome to attend. Call 409-883-6161 for information. mas Tree on the corner of Texas Ave. and Roundbunch. They are asking for donations from the area businesses as well as individuals in order to purchase the life size silhouettes for OC Retired Teachers to meet Dec. 12 the corners vignette. Any amount of donation would be greatly appreciated. The December meeting of the Orange County Retired TeachChecks can be made to BC Rotary-Christmas Decor. An acers will be held on Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Wesley count has been set-up at Bridge City Bank for this purpose. United Methodist Church, located at 401 37th Street, commuChecks can be mailed to P.O. Box 191 Bridge City, 77611. nity room. A special invitation to all area school superintendents For further information contact: Lou Raburn at 409-735-2688 and principals has been extended for a covered dish luncheon. or 882-4142, or Lucy Fields at 697-1206 or 626-1974. The Little Cypress - Mauriceville High School Choir, under the direction of Meredith Johnson, will present a Christmas performance. Members are reminded to bring donations for the TRTA American Legion to host pool tournament Children’s Book Project, and the group continues to collect can pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. 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. Barbecue fundraiser set for 4-H The community is encouraged to join in the fun and free food to help support the Veterans. For more information, call 409-330The 4-H horse committee will host a barbecue fundraiser 4847. from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 at Tractor Supply located in Orange on Interstate 10. Links will be available for $2 or with chips and a soda for $3. Orange Community Band to meet every Thursday Boudin costs $3 or $4 for a combo; while a chuck beef sandwich is $3.50 or $4.50 for a combo. To substitute water for soda on The Orange Community Band rehearses every Thursday from combos, add 50 cents. 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 folsections; flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, and VFW to host Pearl Harbor Day remembrance lowing percussion, but ALL are welcome! The band performs Christmas, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran’s Day conOrange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 will host a video certs. At least one traditional band concert is performed annushowing of “Frank Curre’s Story.” This is a personal interview ally. Please visit us on Facebook at Orange Community Band. of World War II Veteran Curre, as done by Waco City Cable Channel WCCC-TV, as he relives the bombing of Pearl Harbor and his following five years of sea duty aboard the Battleship Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support Tennessee. The public is invited, free of charge, to attend the group meetings program at the VFW Hall, located at 5303 North 16th Street (Hwy. 87 North) at 6 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 7. 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 Orange Boat Club Christmas Party building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont. To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis The Orange Boat Club will be holding its annual Christmas Dance on Saturday Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Boat Club facility lo- Center at 409-832-6530. cated at 2206 Dupont Drive. Live music is planned featuring the Red Bone Cookers band. Admission will be donations of three BCISD to administer Credit by Examination can goods or non-perishable food items per member and invited guests. Come and have a great adult time and contribute to a Bridge City ISD, in accordance with Chapter 74.24 TAC, will good cause! Cash donations will be accepted in lieu of food doadminister the Texas Tech University Credit by Examination nations. Members or friends not attending the dance can bring Tests. Testing dates will be December 7 and 8, 2011 and June 5, can goods or cash donations in advance. Finger foods and des6 and 7 2012. Students in grades first through fifth will be alerts are welcome. lowed 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 Light up Bridge City for the holidays of the five four tests to be considered eligible for grade level acThe Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club and the City of celeration. Students in grades sixth through 12 will be permitted Bridge City are planning to “Light up Bridge City” for the up- to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for coming Holidays. The plans are to attach “shooting Star” pole which they have had no prior instruction. Students must score at decorations along Texas Ave., along with eight foot “Angels” pole least 90 on the test to receive course credit. Additional informadecor on the corners of Texas Ave. and Roundbunch. 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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements:

Kenneth Burgess Sr. Orange Kenneth Burgess Sr., 74, of Orange passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, at Renaissance Hospital in Groves. Cremation will be held under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. The family will have a private burial at a later date in West Virginia. He was a native of Monarch, W.V.; born on March 15, 1937 to the late Mina (Thomas) and Harry Burgess. He was a roofer by trade and his last employer was Bonded Roofing. He enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing and hunting. Kenneth was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess and sixteen siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Wronka and husband, Keith of Syracuse, Ind.; his son, Kenneth Burgess Jr. and wife, Cynthia of Orange; his sibling, Gertrude, Henry and Ralph. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Allen Burgess, John Burgess, Sage Powell, Kaitlin Powell and great granddaughter, Kennedy Dieffenderfer. To Be held:

Oko “O.D.” Dalton Brown Jr. Groves Oko “O.D.” Dalton Brown Jr., 77, of Groves, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Cypress Glen East in Port Arthur. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with the Rev. Paul Zoch of St. Mark Lutheran

Church in Bridge City. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 15, 1934, O.D. was the son of Oko Dalton Brown Sr. and Dorothy (Swisher) Brown. From 1952 to 1956, O.D. served in the U.S. Air Force as an Engine Mechanic and fought in the Korean War. O.D. was a police officer for the Dayton Police Department and Liberty County Sheriff’s Department. He also served twenty-two years on the Bridge City Police Department and retired as acting Chief. Those who knew O.D. know how much he loved to fish. Preceded in death by his parents, O.D. is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Jan Brown; daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Russell Waddell of Groves; sons and daughter-inlaw, Kent and Peggy Brown of Kountze, Kem Brown of Lumberton; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Charles Gray of Lumberton and Teresa and Timothy Siemek of Crosby. He is also survived by his nineteen grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and sister, Louise Allen of Port Neches. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Jareb Logan, Russell Waddell, Blain Viator and Karlan Babineaux.

Annette Denby Landry Hemphill Annette Denby Landry, 68, of Hemphill, died Thursday, Dec. 1. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. B.T. Skelton of Community Fellowship Church in Fairmount. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in Orange on March 31, 1943, Annette was the daughter of Joe Haley and Verna Familiar (Wilburn) Denby. She worked as a cosmetology instructor. She was very good at crafts and had a talent for making Faberge eggs. She had a great, great love for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Annette loved the Lord with all of her heart, and she was saved

and baptized on Dec. 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Verna Denby; and brother, Ernest Denby. Annette is survived by her children, Marshall Cole Jr. and wife Tina of DeQuincy, La., Tena Marie Worsham of Hemphill, Richard Cole and wife Renee of Orange, Shannon Cole and wife Michelle of North Dakota; grandchildren, Dustin Cole, Ashley Worsham, Wesley Cole, Tessia Cole, Chelsea Cole, Tasha Cole, Heather Cole, Tammy Cole, and Asher Hathaway; and greatgrandchildren, Kierian Cole, Ethan Haley, Axel Cole Hanks, Blane Cole, Kayson Cole, Jaiden Cole, and Bryce Cole. She is also survived by her sisters, Kathleen LeBlanc and husband Willard of Fairmount, Norma Ballard and husband Doyle of Orangefield; and brother, Dennis Denby and wife Mar-D of Arkansas. Serving as pallbearers will be Marshall Cole Jr., Dustin Cole, Wesley Cole, Richard Cole, Shannon Cole, and Hank Denslinger.

Sally Ann Romero Orange Sally Ann Romero, 77, of Orange, died Monday, Dec. 5, at the Medical Center of SE Texas in Port Arthur. A Graveside Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange with the Rev. Paul Zoch at St. Mark Lutheran, in Bridge City, officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, on Feb. 22, 1934, Sally was the daughter of William A. and Emma (Bazzano)

Smith. She loved her dog, Lillie, enjoyed music and playing on the computer. Sally also took excellent care of her family, especially her son until his death. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Morris Romero; son, Steven Romero; and sisters, Wilma Waldrep and Katherine Finley. Sally is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Larry Gunter of Bridge City; grandchildren, Bryan Gunter and wife, Laura, Laurie Davis and husband, David; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Elyse Gunter, Haley Barlow, Phillip, Alex, Sierra and Shonti Davis; sister, Myrtle Rives; and step-daughter Lori Barron. For those who wish, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

Steven Hatfield Orange Steven Craig Hatfield, 50, of Orange, died Monday, Dec. 5, at Kindred Hospital in Sugar Land. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Joe Don Raiborn and Pastor Jimmy Ponton officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Steven was born in Flint, Mich. on May 11, 1961, the son of Donald Allen Hatfield and Barbara Ann Hatfield Gott. He was the general manager of the Hampton Inn in Port Arthur. Steven was a member of Harvest Outreach Church of God of Prophecy in Orange, the Orange Chamber of Commerce, the Golden Triangle Hotel Lodging Association and he was a volunteer with Girl Scouts. He was preceded in death by

his wife, Becky Hatfield; father, Donald Allen Hatfield; and stepfather, Sonny Gott. Steven is survived by his daughter, Megan Hatfield of Orange; mother, Barbara Gott of Missouri City; brother, Allen Hatfield of California; brother-in-law, Jeffery Trahan Jr., sisters-in-law, Bernadette Price, Frances Hogg, Tina Delk and nieces and nephews. Serving as Pallbearers will be Joseph Delk, Donald Delk, Dillon Trahan, Corey LeBert, Glenn Williams, Chuck Long, Jay Brinson and Mike Cordova. Held:

Bobby Ray Dickerson Orange Bobby Ray Dickerson, 79, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. T.J. Bordelon of Cove Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed Jerusalem Cemetery in Winnfield, La. He was born in Winnfield, La. on Jan. 6, 1932 to Olan O. and Hannah (Porter) Dickerson. He grew up in Winnfield and graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. He was in the U.S. Coast Guard traveling around the world tending buoys and later taught 5th grade Earth Science. Mr. Dickerson bought a wood shop, “Old Wood Shop” on Front Street. He and his wife, Reba developed it into a retail arts and crafts shop where he made wooden items for people to buy and paint. He loved to create different things out of wood and enjoyed fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Olan Dickerson Jr. and is survived by his wife of 51 years, Reba Dickerson of Orange; son and daughter-inlaw, Donald and Toi Dickerson

of Beaumont and daughter and son-in-law, Shirlyn and Jimmy Findlay of Bridge City. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Collin Findlay, Dillon and Dalton Dickerson; brother, Billy Dickerson and wife, Frankie of Farmington, Mo. and sister-inlaw, Betty Burns of Shreveport, La. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Cove Baptist church, 1005 Dupont, Orange, TX 77630 or St. Paul Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Honorary pallbearers were Benny Rasnic, Tim Rasnic, Jimmy Findlay, Don Dickerson, Collin Findlay, Dillon Dickerson and Dalton Dickerson.

Darrell Gene Teal Sr Bridge City Darrell Gene Teal Sr., 87, of Bridge City passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas. A funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Church of Christ Ninth and Elm in Orange. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. He was a native of Handley, Texas and born on Aug. 21, 1924 to the late Rosie (McClure) and Ben I. Teal. He had served his country in World War II in the Marines, which he loved to talk about. He was a brick mason with the local union and was a teacher with BISD where he taught brick laying. He enjoyed playing his guitar and was a member of the Golden Age Band for many years. Darrell was a member of Church of Christ Ninth and Elm. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Teal; first wife, Lila Teal; one brother; and son, Darrell Gene Teal Jr. His is survived by his wife of 20 years, Roberta Teal of Bridge City; daughters, Susan Williford of Midlothain, Texas, Nancy Ontiveros and husband, Gil of Kingwood, Texas; ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Pills expiring is a problem for everyone Staff Report

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It happens every day. You have a headache or another ailment and go to the medicine cabinet to find relief. After shaking a few pills out of the bottle, you happen to glance at the expiration date stamped on the side and realize those pain-relief pills have expired. You wonder if you will get sick if you swallow them or if you can get away with it this time. Who isn’t trying to stretch a dollar a little further these days? And with prescription drug costs rising and some companies cutting back on health insurance coverage, there are thousands of people who may be between plans and cannot afford to continually restock their medicine cabinets with new drugs. Is it safe to take that anti-anxiety medication even if its expiration date has come and gone?

Will those acid reducers make you even more sick? These are viable questions. For the most part, medical experts say that expired drugs are reasonably safe to take. According to information published in Pharmacology Today, the expiration date stamped on over-the-counter medication is a date at which the drug manufacturer can still guarantee full potency of the drug. The expiration date on your prescription medicine bottle may be the date that the prescription -- not the medicine -- expires, generally a year after the medication was filled. A law was passed in 1979 that required drug manufacturers to issue the expiration date as a means to giving consumers what they paid for, and likely to avoid litigation over drugs that are no longer effective. Medical authorities state that the majority of expired drugs are safe to take -- even medications that expired years

ago. However, their potency may be reduced. Liquid medications, such as oral antibiotics, may lose their potency faster than pills. Tetracycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is one that causes some controversy regarding safety after expiration. So it’s best to discard tetracycline pills once they have expired. Others say that nitroglycerine and hydrocodone (Vicodin) may present some dangers after expiration, but this has not been proven in any large-scale study. If you need some more reassurance that those expired pills are fine to take, consider a study conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration at the request of the US military. The military was considering disposing of and replacing its drug store every few years because of expiration

dates, which would have come at a considerable cost. After a lengthy analysis, the FDA determined that 90 percent of the more than 100 drugs they tested -- both prescription and OTC -- were still potent even 15 years after the expiration date. That doesn’t mean it is always safe or effective to take an expired pill, especially if you are self-diagnosing a medical condition and subsequently self-medicating. Medications should always be used under the guidance of a doctor who can monitor dosing and progress. Also, medications should never be shared among different members of the family for whom they were not prescribed. Individuals who stockpile medications also run the risk of some other dangers. There’s

the chance of grabbing the wrong bottle and taking a medication that is not needed, a problem common with the elderly that can result in illness. With narcotic and prescription drug abuse a rising epidemic among young people, having a cabinet full of drugs could prove tempting to adolescents thinking about get-

ting high from drugs readily available in their own homes. The best advice regarding expired drugs is when in doubt, throw them out. But if you’ve just swallowed some expired ibuprofen and are worried about side effects, chances are there is nothing to worry about.

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Barbecue fundraiser set for 4-H The 4-H horse committee will host a barbecue fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 at Tractor Supply located in Orange on Interstate 10. Links will be available for $2 or with chips and a soda for $3. Boudin costs $3 or $4 for a combo; while a chuck beef sandwich is $3.50 or $4.50 for a combo. To substitute water for soda on combos, add 50 cents.

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Pearl Harbor 1941

Attack and War Changed America Down Life’s Highway By Roy Dunn

n From My Viewpoint It’s come on the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Prior to the attack, life in the little Cajun community of Abbeville was slower and more country than any Norman Rockwell painting. Our home was a one-room grain storage shed that wasn’t wired for anything.

Our light came from a coal oil lamp and our heat from a small coal oil stove. Mom had paid $70 for the little shack that was delivered on a mule drawn sled. After the war she sold it for $90. The old hand pump I used as a boy to draw water sits in my courtyard today as a reminder of those dirt road days a long time ago. The times and the circumstances molded me. I’m very thankful, because of that upbringing,

for the good fortune that has come my way. On Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, our quiet, simple life was interrupted when word reached us that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor. Very few people had telephones; conversations were passed word of mouth. People gathered in little groups in neighborhoods. Men gathered on street corners in Abbeville, speculating on what the invasion meant. Ca-

juns are a hearty people whose ancestors had withstood hardships and deportation. Many ancestors had fought in the Civil War and World War I. The Cajuns feared that our mainland would be attacked. Either Sunday or Monday evening, we went to Grandma’s to listen to President Roosevelt on her battery radio. He declared the horrors of war. Grandma prayed with her rosary. She was concerned about her eldest grandson, Hubert, who was stationed at Pearl Harbor. It was some time before we learned he had been injured during the bombing and a metal plate was put in his head. He remained in the hospital a long time and after his release was able to come home on leave. While helping his father disk some farmland, he was thrown from the tractor and the disk ran over him. He was only 20 years old when he died. His Mom, my Aunt Eve, who lived to be 105, always had tears in her eyes when she spoke of her first born. Our Bridge City friend, Cedric Stout, is a Pearl Harbor survivor. He also was only 20 years old. I wonder if he and my cousin Hubert, both in the Navy, ever crossed paths. The weeks and months following the attack changed

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The Stark Museum of Art is looking for new docents for an upcoming training class at the Museum. If you have an appreciation for art and enjoy working with people, joining the team of docents at the Stark Museum may be a perfect fit for you. This opportunity is part-time and primarily during the day. Applications are currently being accepted for a new Docent training class. The Stark Museum of Art houses one of the nation’s most significant collections of American Western art. Docents play an important role in increasing understanding and appreciation of the arts. The Stark Museum docents are paid part-time employees of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. “A docent is a museum

guide,” says Elena Ivanova, Chief Educator of the Stark Museum of Art. “Why do we use this word? Coming from Latin docere, ‘to teach,’ it underscores the educational purpose of a museum tour. Our docents provide tours to visitors of all ages, from pre-kindergarten children to adults. However, this is not all they do. Docents assist Education staff with art activities during school visits and Family Days. They also provide orientation and information to visitors during the museum open hours and greet the public at our evening events. This is an exciting opportunity for a person who likes art, history and story-telling.” Training is provided; some teaching experience is preferred. Training for the new Docent class will be held on Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon, starting on Jan. 9, 2012 and continuing through March 5,

2012 (except Jan. 16, 2012). For more information, go to www. starkmuseum.org. To apply, send a resume, a cover letter with details pertinent to the position and the names of three references to: Kathleen Hardey, Human Resources, Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, P.O. Drawer 909, Orange, TX 77631-0909 or e-mail hr@ starkfoundation.org. Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free for all ages. Group tours are available by appointment. For more information call 409-886ARTS (2787) or visit www. starkmuseum.org. About the Stark Museum of Art The Stark Museum of Art focuses on the stunning land, the dramatic people and the diverse wildlife of the American West. Paintings, sculpture and prints interpret the West from nineteenth century frontier artists to the twentieth century artistic colonies in New Mexico. Artists include John James Audubon, Frederic Remington, and Charles Marion Russell. The Museum also features a significant collection of American Indian objects, including baskets, pottery, clothing and weavings. Other permanent collections in the Museum include the complete porcelain American Bird Series by Dorothy Doughty and the only

complete series of The United States in Crystal, a collection of crystal urns produced by Steuben Glass to depict the 50 states and the Union. The Stark Museum of Art is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, a private operating foundation, whose other programs include the Frances Ann Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, and The W.H. Stark House.

our lives. We went through the nightly blackouts. That wasn’t much of a problem for us. Communities and also individuals planted Victory Gardens. We gathered scrap iron and foil for the war effort. People who could afford it bought war bonds. Most everything was rationed. Families were issued coupon books. Stamps were used when purchasing rationed items, like sugar, gas and so forth. Cardboard soles replaced leather soles on shoes. The war brought prosperity to some areas, such as the shipyards in Orange, Texas. Many families in our area moved away seeking wartime jobs, which put a burden on

farms that saw a shortage of farmhands. Women and children took up the slack. Mom and I worked in the fields. The attack on Pearl Harbor, by the Japanese, became their albatross. The atomic and hydrogen bombs were introduced to the world. Through the years, as I traveled down life’s highway, my roots, that little house Mom and I shared, always remained my anchor. It has always served as my point of reference. It has kept me from taking myself too seriously. The views I hold today were molded back then. Any good fortune I’ve had ties back to those days, which didn’t offer much hope but were filled with people who loved me. As I’ve traveled, I mentally hung on to those apron strings and the soil and times that produced me.

Pearl Harbor Day by Pearl Burgess

A quiet Sunday morning was a day for rest Some ready for church, dressed in their best, Children out playing and having some fun Seeing how fast they could run in the sun. Suddenly there was a loud, roaring sound With planes dropping bombs all around, The ships in our harbor began to sink Sailors were dying on the edge of brink. The enemy came and took their toll Targeting America was their only goal, Our Commander vowed, “They won’t return” Those words in our hearts will always burn. Walking together shoulder to shoulder Our armed forces were ready and bolder, The lives that were lost to keep us free Were sacrificed there for you and me. America did win and a treaty was signed Working together for the good of mankind, Shedding blood was a high price to pay America will remember Pearl Harbor Day.

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‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS

Season ends, Mustangs make history MUSTANG INSIDER MERI ELEN JACOBS FOR THE RECORD

The West Orange-Stark Mustang runningback Britton Lyndsey rambles through Coldspring defenders during state playoff action this week. Lyndsey was named All-District 21-3A Offense Most Valuable Player. RECORD PHOTO: Tony Gunn

n the 35-year history of West OrangeStark football, only six teams have played in the state quarterfinal game. The 2011 team was one of those six, although they fell to the Coldspring Trojans, 35-13, this past Friday night in Humble at Turner Stadium. “I thought the kids overcame so much this season,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “We lost a starter at the beginning of the season. Then our injury situation hurt us. We also had a senior starter quit in the seventh week and lost one to grades for three weeks.” So to go four rounds deep in the play-offs after a 1-3 start wasn’t something that was expected in week four. “We had back-ups that stepped in and got the job done,” Thompson said. “Great credit goes to the coaching staff and team for staying together even when things got tough. Everyone bought in to what we were doing and we all started playing together. The O-line got better and more consistent as the season went on, in turn improving the team.” However, the Mustangs weren’t able to hang on this past Friday night to advance to the semifinal round. The Mustang’s Chain Gang, who had been holding teams to fewer than 180 yards in the play-offs, gave up 445 yards, most of it on the ground to the Trojans. “We didn’t lose to the ‘sisters of the poor,’” Thompson said. “They (Coldspring) are an excellent ball club, just like we are and they were just able to capitalize on some of our mistakes that cost us.” The Mustangs never gave up in the fight, though. Senior Britton Lindsey only had 79 yards in the loss, but posted over 1700 yards for the season, even after sitting out a couple of games due to injuries. Lindsey was voted by the coaches as the 21-3A All District Offensive MVP. Although quarterback Jimmy Salter had a tough game, with two minutes left, he was talking to his receivers on the sidelines, trying to formulate a plan for a late game come-back that never happened. Salter finished the season as the first team All District quarterback, with 143 completions for 1825 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also carried the ball for 348 yards and five rushing touchdowns. Receiver Nathaniel Colbert had an outstanding game against the Trojans, with 5 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. MUSTANGS SEE PAGE 3B

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Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast H PORT ARTHUR MEMORIAL (13-1) over CIBOLO STEELE (14-0) 4 p.m. Saturday at Reliant Stadium in Houston—The Titans avenged their only loss of the season with a resounding 34-6 win over La Porte last week and are really on a roll to take down an undefeated team this week at Reliant Stadium in Houston. H HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS Class 5A Div. I—South Lake Carroll (14-0) over Dallas Skyline (14-0), Hightower (12-2) over San Antonio Madison (10-4); Div. II— Spring Dekaney (12-2) over Mansfield Timberview (12-2), Port Arthur Memorial (13-1) over Cibolo Steele (14-0). • Class 4A Div. I—Tyler (11-3) over Hewitt Midway (12-2), Lake Travis (14-0) over Dawson (12-2); Div. II—Aledo (12-2) over Corsicana (13-1), Manvel (14-0) over Corpus Christi Calallen (13-1). • Class 3A Div. I—Tyler Chapel Hill (14-0) over Alvarado (140); Div. II—Argyle (13-1) over Monahans (11-1), Coldspring (140) over Wimberley (14-0). • Class 2A Div. I—Melissa (11-1) over Muleshoe (12-1), Tatum (12-2) over Hempstead (13-0); Div. II—Corsicana (13-0) over Cisco (13-0), Refugio (13-0) over Lexington (11-2). • Class A Div. I—Mart (11-2) over Stamford (12-2), Garrison (12-1) over Mason (13-0); Div. II—Wellington (13-0) over Munday (12-2), Tenaha (12-0) over Burton (12-2).

H COLLEGE— FCS Playoffs (Quarterfinal Round)—Montana over Northern Iowa (Fri.), Sam Houston State over Montana State, Georgia Southern over Maine, North Dakota State over Lehigh; Navy over Army.

WOS Mustang Da Carlos Renfro seen enroute on a kick-off return against Coldspring.

RECORD PHOTO: Tony Gunn

H PRO PICKS—Pittsburgh over Cleveland (Thurs.), Houston over Cincinnati, New Orleans over Tennessee, Detroit over Minnesota, Atlanta over Carolina, New England over Washington, Denver over Chicago, Green Bay over Oakland, Baltimore over Indianapolis, NY Jets over Kansas City, Jacksonville over Tampa Bay, Miami over Philadelphia, San Francisco over Arizona, San Diego over Buffalo, NY Giants over Dallas, Seattle over St. Louis (Monday Night).

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WOS Mustang ’Chain Gang’ defense led by Colin Janice and LaDarius Wilkes put ptressure on Coldspring during playoff action this week. RECORD PHOTO: Tony Gunn

Mustangs in history

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home,” Thompson said. “Then we’ll go to PN-G and Central and have Jasper at home for game four. We still don’t know about the fifth game for sure but it could be Giddings again.” Although this 2011 football campaign is over, the seniors will never be forgotten. Eight seniors made the All District team with four of those making it in more than one position. The WO-S seniors are Lindsey, Derek Ledet, DaCarlos Renfro, Larry Sonnier, Ian Jenkins, Ryan Allen, Lawrence Gilmore, Tawain Lucas, Sheldon Lee, LaDarius Wilkes, Devin Hebert, Matthew Lackey, and Julius Knolley.

“We played games in the play-offs one game at a time and that really helped us,” Thompson said. “Keeping our focus on each team helped us not to look ahead. We had a bunch of kids that played hurt. They will have a few days to heal before we start the off-season program preparing for next year.” Although no one knows what the redistricting will look like until it comes out in February, Thompson doesn’t think things in this area will change much. With that being said, the preseason schedule for next year is pretty much set. “We’ll open with LC-M next year at

The future also looks bright for the Mustangs as seven starters on defense and five on offense will return to play next year. Junior linebacker Daniel Woodson was voted unanimously the Defensive 21-3A MVP and exactly twelve juniors also made the coaches’ All District team with four of those making it in two categories. On the wall in the field house is a record of wins per season, beginning with eight. On the line with ten wins are several seasons but none will have the title that this years’ will have-STATE QUARTERFINALIST. Thank you, 2011 Mustangs, for such a great year! This Mustang Mom couldn’t be more proud of you!!

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Texans-Cowboys Super Bowl will never happen First-year head coach Jason Garrett instructed Romo to spike the ball instead of using one of the time outs and then had rookie kicker Dan Bailey attempt a 49-yard game-winning field goal. The ball was snapped, the kick was up and good, but lo and behold, a time out was called just before the snap to ice the kicker. But it wasn’t Arizona who called time, but Garrett, who explained that he wanted to make sure the Cowboys’ field goal unit was settled before Bailey’s kick. He also was concerned that the play clock was running down. As fate would have it, when the REAL field goal was attempted, it fell short and sent the game into overtime. The Cowboys lost the coin flip and eventually the football game as Arizona scored on a 52-yard touchdown pass on which half-a-dozen tackles were missed, giving the Cards a 19-13 victory. After the game Garrett explained to the baffled reporters, “We very well could have taken a timeout there,” Garrett said. “We felt like we were in range at that point. Tony (Romo) had them on the line of scrimmage quickly, so we went ahead and clocked it and used that as a timeout.” Team owner Jerry Jones, who criticized Garrett for conservative play-calling after a close loss to the New England Patriots in October, refrained from offering his opinion on the clock management at the end of this game. But if the Cowboys don’t make the playoffs because of Garrett’s gaffe, many football writers believe Jones will fire him on the spot.

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

The 2011 NFL season is 75 per cent complete with 12 games played and four more to go. Surprisingly, both of the Lone Star State franchises are leading their respective divisions and should be heading to the playoffs in another month. The Houston Texans appear to be traveling around the numerous roadblocks that fate has created for them and continue to win without the guidance of their No. 1 or No. 2 quarterbacks, without their best pass-catching receiver and without their best defensive lineman. Starting quarterback Matt Schaub and his backup Matt Leinart suffered season-ending injuries along with defensive star Mario Williams while wide receiver Andre Johnson injured his other hamstring Sunday and may miss some more time this season. The Dallas Cowboys, on the other hand, are relatively healthy, but have been just winning by the skin of their teeth and not playing sound football on either side of the ball. They seem to jump out to a comfortable lead, let it slip away and then rally at the end of the game to eke out a victory. Sunday the Texans were as much as a threepoint underdog to the Atlanta Falcons, despite the fact the game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston before a partisan crowd of 70,000plus. This was to be the first start for rookie T.J Yates, the No. 3 quarterback on the Texans’ depth chart. Yates’ assignment was to manage the game without making any serious blunders, protecting the Texans’ two-game lead over the Tennessee Titans in the AFC South Division with four games to go. Both defenses played well for three quarters with the score tied at 10-10 late in the third period. The Texans took over at their own 15 yard line as Yates directed what turned out to be the winning scoring drive that covered 85 yards in 19 plays and consumed a club-record 10 minutes, 41 seconds. Not only was this a great drive for the offense, but it also gave the defensive unit a great chance to catch their breath and be rested when Atlanta would try to tie the game after Houston took a 17-10 lead with 6:05 left in the game. Orange native Wade Phillips’ defense continued to show why it is No. 1 in the NFL as it stymied the on-charging Falcons on their final attempt to score the tying touchdown, securing the Texans’ franchise-record sixth straight vic-

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KWICKIES…A tip of the Korner Kap to the West Orange-Stark Mustangs, who after getting off to a 1-3 start, reeled off nine straight victories including three impressive wins in the state playoffs before falling to last year’s state runner-up Coldspring Friday night in Humble. The Mustangs enjoyed a good season and should have a nice nucleus of players returning for the 2012 season. Tiger Woods returned to the winner circle he used to frequent so often, after going more than two years and 26 tournaments without a tour victory. Tiger birdied the 71st hole at the Chevron World Challenge to tie Zach Johnson for the lead and then nailed a six-foot birdie on the final hole to win the $1.2 million winner’s share at Thousand Oaks, CA. The Seattle Seahawks will entertain the St. Louis Rams on Monday Night Football this weekend. Area fans will be able to watch Orange’s Earl Thomas (No. 29) in action at his free safety position for the Seahawks. The Coaches’ All-District 21-3A football team has been announced and Bridge City quarterback Matt Menard was the district’s Most Valuable Player, West Orange-Stark running back Britton Lindsey was the MVP on offense and teammate Daniel Woodson was the MVP on defense. The Mustangs’ Cornel Thompson was named Coach of the Year in his first season at the helm of West Orange-Stark. New Orleans Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees completed 26-of 36 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns to lead his team to a 31-17 victory over Detroit Sunday night in the Louisiana Superdome. Brees’ performance gave him 4,031 yards for the season making him the first quarterback in NFL history to eclipse the 4,000-yard mark in the first 12 games of a season. Brees also owns the NFL record of completing at least 20 passes in 32 consecutive games. JUST BETWEEN US…Besides Houston and Dallas leading their respective divisions with four games to go, two of the remaining six divisions already have a winner including the undefeated Green Bay Packers, who have clinched the NFC North and the San Francisco 49ers who have wrapped up the NFC West title. The New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints both enjoy two-game leads in the AFC East and NFC South, respectively, while Denver and Oakland are tied for first place in the AFC West. Baltimore and Pittsburgh are deadlocked for first place in the AFC North.

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Sabine fishing earns an a-rating CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

After years of hearing, “I am going to have to put a trip together one day and get over there and fish Sabine with you,” the promise finally came to fruition last week. A first cousin, Paul Kessler, drove in from Katy last Monday night with a friend and after forty-two years of guiding folks from all over the United States, I still slept very little the night before the trip. The weather and the fishing had been so accommodating over the preceding month that I had been literally sweating out each day in hopes that nothing would change prior to his arrival. Just as feared, however, it was eightytwo degrees when they checked in the La Quinta the evening before and thirty-six degrees the following morning. My concerns were admittedly self-imposed. While playing with his grand babies is now his number one priority, he still delights in picking his way through a bluegrass number with his band or proudly monitoring the work of one of his pointers frozen stiff over a covey of nervous quail. An even more enamoring talent as far as his friends and business associates are concerned is his uncanny ability to acquire everything from fishing trips with the best of coastal guides to deer leases that most folks can only dream about. My goal each trip is for every client to enjoy the best fishing day of their life and Paul was already a leg up being kinfolk to boot, but this was a rare opportunity for me to get an honest assessment of how the fishing on Sabine stacks up with trout venues from Calcasieu to Baffin Bay. As it turned out, he never even saw Sabine Lake, but aside from time out for a hot bowl of chicken and dumplings and a little cobbler at Muddy Water Marina, we still caught solid trout and slot redfish all day long. From bouncing a Flats Minnow off the bottom in 20 feet of water to cranking a Swim Bait through a school of reds and trout in the middle of the ICW, every aspect of the trip was somewhat foreign to what he was more accustomed to, but catching is catching and he was already talking about a return trip while still on the water. It pleases me to inform you that our fishing hole and the chicken and dumplings both received an A-rating. Easily the most impressive aspect of the outing for him was the fact that we could still catch quality trout and redfish on a cold windy day

that would have dry docked bay fishermen most anywhere else. Local anglers often take that benefit for granted, but it is one of the things that make this area so unique. And, ironically enough, while the fishing right here on the Sabine is still holding its own in spite of latest the front, the buzz amongst area anglers is the flounder fishing in the Calcasieu ship channel. It started a little earlier and has lasted longer than it does most years. I don’t know if that is due in part to the drought or lack of really cold weather, but it is still going on. I talked with Gene and Sherry Boullion Friday evening and they said they fished in the middle of a big crowd both wade fishing and anchored up along the channel every day of Thanksgiving week and they still caught the heck out of the flounder. Sherry was also quick to add that while the fishing pressure was incredible, the fishermen were not only cordial, but more than willing to share their secrets as well. While it is obviously no longer a secret, the most consistently successful technique has been to fish Gulp four-inch mullets on a tandem rig. Delman Sensat says that he has found that the length of the two drops is more critical than the color of the Gulp. He also says that he never stops a slow steady retrieve once the jigs hit bottom. He and his sons started fishing the run the first week of November and they have not only caught mind boggling numbers, but eleven flounder over the six pound mark as well! Keith told me late last week that they have sold a ton of the pink, chartreuse and white scented lures, but the chartreuse is easily the most popular color.“I would have to look at the invoices to know for certain how much Gulp we have sold here at Daley’s Fish N Hunt over the past six to eight weeks, but it would be easier to guesstimate in pounds than in packages or buckets!” Sensat also said chartreuse was their best color as well, but they still never fish the same color on both drops. It is hard to believe that many flounder can come out of such a restricted area, but it has apparently been happening for years. Dr. Fred Bessell said they were doing the same thing with live bait all the way from the Cameron Ferry to Oyster Bayou in the 80’s and very seldom saw more than a handful of fishermen on a given day. “Doc…..I’m sorry, but the cat is out of the bag!”!

Texas duck hunters crank season up again CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

After a twelve day layoff, the Texas duck season is set to resume once again on Dec. 10 and it happens to fall just perfect after the coldest weather of the year. The weather man appears to have cooperated as forecasts call for freezing and near freezing temps for several days leading up to Saturday’s opener. Reports from farther up the flyway suggest the biggest influx of birds has yet to happen as they migrate from the north. Many outfitters I have spoken with say the same thing and that is they believe the biggest migration is about two weeks behind schedule. If that is truly the case then the coastal hunters should be in for a great second half of the year. Due to many factors such as lack of available water in many areas to the north and the coldest weather of the year on the horizon it would make perfect sense to see a major increase of ducks and geese to this part of the state. The only problem with that theory is that ducks and geese don’t read so for the time being all local hunters can do is chase the birds that are here.

All Texas duck hunters are looking forward to the start of the second split.

As far as chasing birds are concerned I have really noticed an increase in the number of hunters, especially younger hunters. This is a great thing to see as they will no doubt be the future of the sport for many years to come but

that also comes with a set of problems. The increased numbers of hunters has upped the level of competition for prime areas to hunt which in turn has pushed many hunters to the wrong side of the law. Local public hunting areas that are only open on specific days are routinely hunted on non-hunting days by those either ignorant of the law or just brazen enough to do it and not care. I spoke to a game warden at the launch on Sunday and it was amazing to hear how many calls they get and citations they write on hunters who continue to hunt off limit areas. Another big problem that is much more common to younger or beginning hunters is bird identification. Now to say that veteran hunters never mistakenly identify a bird would be completely false because it does happen but not nearly as often as the beginner. Along with misidentification there is also the problem with not knowing the exact limit on different species of birds. You wouldn’t believe how many hunters show up at a check station believing they are perfectly legal only to find out they have some how broken the law. In a case like that it’s plain to see the hunter had no knowledge of breaking the law and had no intent or else they would not have brought the illegal birds to the check station. The hunters who knowingly break the law and try to get away with it are a completely different story and usually are dealt with in a much harsher fashion. Young or beginning hunters can really help themselves out by reading and studying birds both in books and in the field. The ability to identify ducks in flight or at hand is something all waterfowl hunters should strive to perfect. Hopefully the second split will open up this weekend and the numbers of birds in the area will equal the anticipation from the local hunters. Looking at all the factors like weather, tides, and moon phases it sure seems like the odds for success have increased but only time will tell if it actually happens. Good luck and be safe.

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10:00 a.m. - Book Fair at St. Anne’s School 375 N 11th Street, Beaumont, 409-8325939 12:00 p.m. - Back Pain - Community Education Program at The Spindletop Community Room 740 Hospital Drive Ste 350, Beaumont, 409-212-6145 3:45 p.m. - “The Gingerbread Man” - Decorate your own Gingerbread Man at McFaddin Ward House 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409-8322134 7:00 p.m. - Orange VFW to host video showing of “Frank Curre’s story,” a personal interview with WWII vet Curre, as he relives the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 7:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Texas Christmas at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-8660399 8:00 p.m. - The Back Room Karaoke - Karaoke Idol at Whiskey River 3871 Stagg, Beaumont, (409) 832-2999

9:00 a.m. - Diabetes Education Class at Baptist Hospital Beaumont, 2 nd Floor 3080 College Street, Beaumont, 409-212-6145 9:00 a.m. - Walking Club at McFaddin Ward 1906 Calder, Beaumont, 409-838-1902 10:00 a.m. - Community Christian School third and fourth grade singers to perform at Bridge City Bank. 10:00 a.m. - Book Fair at St. Anne’s School 375 N 11th Street, Beaumont, 409-8325939 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Stroll at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 2111 W. Park Avenue, Orange, 409-760-9113 6:00 p.m. - First Aid Course at American Red Cross 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644 7:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Twinkly Christmas Tree at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409866-0399

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December 9 - Friday Dec 9 - Friday 8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300 9:00 a.m. - Nutcracker BalletSchool Performance at Julie Rogers Theater 701 Main, Beaumont, 409-838-4397 10:00 a.m. - Book Fair at St. Anne’s School 375 N 11th Street, Beaumont, 409-8325939 11:15 a.m. - Beaumont Civic Ballet Nutcracker BalletSchool Performance at Julie Rogers Theater 701 Main, Beaumont, 409-838-4397 12:00 p.m. - Orange 55+ Luncheon at Baptist Hospital Orange 608 Strickland Dr., 5th Floor Classroom, Orange 12:45 - Community Christian School fifth and sixth grade singers to perform at Bridge City Bank. 4:00 p.m. - H-E-B Feast of Sharing at Ford Park 5115 I-10 South, Beaumont 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Kid’s Night Out at St. Mark’s Church 680 Calder Street, Beaumont, 409-832-3405 6:00 p.m. - “Village of the Nativity” at North Orange Baptist Church 4775 16th St., Orange, 409-883-5678 7:00 p.m. - American Legion Post 49 pool tournament. 108 Green Ave in Orange. 409-330-4847. 7:00 p.m. - Whimsical Christmas at Nederland Performing Arts Center 18th Street off Spurlock, Nederland , 409724-6567 7:00 p.m. - Rick Springfield Live in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-643-7508 7:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-7277258 8:00 p.m. - Illusion 5 at The Gig 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-839-1808 8:30 p.m. - Mid-Life Crisis at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Rd # 9B, Beaumont, (409) 866-2288 December 10 - Saturday Dec 10 - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300 8:30 a.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Orange at Lamar State College Orange 506 Green Ave, Orange Wilson Bldg #125, Orange, 409833-2668, ext. 119 or 122 9:00 a.m. - Dreaming of a Green Christmas at Shangria La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 2111 West Park Avenue , Orange, 409-670-9799 9:00 a.m. - CPR for the Professional Rescuer Course (Life Guard, EMS, Health Care Worker) at American Red Cross Beaumont Chapter Office 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644 9:00 a.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Jasper at 21st Century Community Learning Center 1013 Helen Street, Jasper, 409-833-2668, ext. 119 or 122

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Happy 10th Birthday, Michelle !

Michelle Hagan Brown celebrated her 10th birthday on Nov. 19 with her family, relatives and friends. The theme of her party was “Flowers.” Michelle’s parents are Charlie and Rebecca Brown of McGregor, Texas. She has one sister, Hannah. Her grandparents are Richard Cuneo of Bridge City and John and Janie Brown of Valley Mills, Texas. Her great-grandparents are Hildegarde Cuneo of Denver, Colo., Lavinnia Willis of Gatesville, Texas, and Lela Collins of McGregor. Michelle has numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Texas, Colorado and California. Happy Birthday from Grandpa and Grandma Debbie!

1:00 p.m. - Open House at McFaddin-Ward with Gingerbread House Competition and Auction at McFaddin Ward House 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409-832-2134 1:00 p.m. - Pictures with Santa at Beaumont Boys and Girls Club at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Beaumont 2350 I-10 East, Beaumont, 409-350-1268 4:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Noel at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399 4:00 p.m. - HOLIDAZE! at Gladys City - A Wildcatter Weekend Special Event at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown 5500 University Dr., Beaumont, 409-835-0823 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Stroll at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 2111 W. Park Avenue, Orange, 409-760-9113 6:00 p.m. - “Village of the Nativity” at North Orange Baptist Church 4775 16th St., Orange, 409-883-5678 6:30 p.m. - West Orange Chiefs annual Christmas Dance. Held at American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave in Orange. 409-7382294. 6:30 p.m. - Girl Scouts Belles and Beaus Winter Ball at TBA, Beaumont 7:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-7277258 8:00 p.m. - Orange Boat Club Christmas party. 2206

Dupont Drive. 8:00 p.m. - Cory Marshall at The Gig 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-839-1808 December 11 - Sunday Dec 11 - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Indoor Triathlon at Health and Wellness Center 3030 North Street , Beaumont, 409-899-7777 8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300 2:30 p.m. - Beaumont Civic Ballet Nutcracker Ballet at Julie Rogers Theater 701 Main, Beaumont, 409-838-3435 Ext. 1 2:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-7277258 3:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: CASA Fundraiser The Red Door at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399 4:00 p.m. - HOLIDAZE! at Gladys City - A Wildcatter Weekend Special Event at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown 5500 University Dr., Beaumont, 409-835-0823 4:30 p.m. - Trinity UMC Children’s Christmas Pageant at Trinity United Methodist Church 3430 Harrison, Beaumont, 409-892-0255 6:00 p.m. - Wesley UMC Children’s Christmas Musical at Wesley United Methodist Church 3810 N. Major Drive , Beaumont, 409-892-7733

December 12 - Monday Dec 12 - Monday 9:30 a.m. - Orange County Retired Senior Citizens to meet at Salvation Army on MLK in Orange. Bring finger foods. 409-883-6161. 11:00 a.m. - Orange County Retired Teachers to meet at Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street in Orange. 5:30 p.m. - I Can Cope Support Group at Baptist Hospital Dauphin Center 740 Hospital Drive, Ste. 140, Beaumont, 409-212-5974 December 13 - Tuesday Dec 13 - Tuesday 9:15 a.m. - West OrangeStark High School singers to perform at Bridge City Bank. 10:00 a.m. - Little CypressMauriceville High School singers to perform at Bridge City Bank 10:00 a.m. - Holiday Open House at W. H. Stark House 610 West Main, Orange, 409-883-0871 2:00 p.m. - Caregiver Support Group for Alzheimer/Dementia at The Winnie Arboretum 1215 Highway 124, Winnie, 800-272-3900 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Stroll at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 2111 W. Park Avenue, Orange, 409-760-9113 6:00 p.m. - Orange County Republicans Party Christmas dinner. Faith Assembly of God, 390 Archie Street in Vidor. Bring a covered dish.

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BRIEFS Salem UMC to host annual Christmas Cantata Salem United Methodist Church, located at 402 W. John Ave in Orange, will host their annual Christmas Cantata on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend and enjoy a variety of Christmas and gospel music.

First Baptist Church of Orange to host Christmas musical

The First Baptist Church of Orange, located at 602 W. Green Ave, will host a Christmas musical on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. This musical is presented by the John Bickham, Minister of Worship and the Music Ministry of FBCO. Following the musical, “Christmas on the Green” will be held in the lobby of the Family Life Center. This annual tradition will feature Christmas refreshments will be provided by different Connection Groups of the church. Both events are free of admission and the public is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the church at 886-7461 or visit their website, www.fbco.org.

Wesley UMC to sell pecans, walnuts

Wesley United Methodist Church is having their annual fundraiser. This year’s crop of pecans halves and pieces sell for $10 per pound. Walnuts sell for $8 per pound. Call Billy at 883-3210 or 670-6350, Frankie at 988-4215 or Connie at 883-4995 to place an order. We will deliver 5 pounds or more to individuals or businesses.

Pine Forest Baptist Church welcomes the public to “Come Listen to the Lights” at the church grounds located at 4800 North Main in Vidor. On weekends through Christmas you can watch a Christmas Light Show that is sincrinized to music without leaving your car. Tune your radio to 103.1 to enjoy the musical display. Family Nights are Dec. 10 and 17. The show is active from 6-9:30 p.m., Friday - Sunday. For additional dates contact 409-786-1575 or www.LightsAtPineforest.org

Sign-ups for Christmas baskets scheduled Christmas Baskets will be given to indigent Bridge City and Orangefield residents who are 60 years and over whose income is below poverty. Sign–up will take place at the Ministerial Alliance building next to First Baptist Church of Bridge City on Dec. 5 and 7 between 9 a.m. – Noon. Eligibility depends on proof of income. You must present a utility bill to verify address and have an ID of all family members. Donations are needed for this program to continue. Any business, church, individual, or organization may make a donation to the account of Bridge City Orangefield Ministerial Alliance Christmas Basket Fund at the Bridge City Bank.

St. Mark’s pizza supper with Santa On Wednesday, Dec. 21, all readers of this paper are invited to have pizza with Santa and let him know your wishes....and receive a gift (up to age 12). The festivities will take place at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City starting at 6 p.m. Santa is making his annual stop at our church to greet all the little ones and share supper and treats. For more information, please call Elinda at 735-8727, Pat at 7226655 or Pastor Paul at 988-3003.

8 ways to create new holiday traditions Staff Report

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Much of what makes the holiday season so special is the traditions that people hold dear. While families have traditions that stretch back decades, there is plenty of opportunity to embrace new means of celebration to breathe new life into Christmas, Chanukkah or the season’s other holidays. Chances are you’re already hanging stockings or going caroling this year. You can add some of these and modify as they fit for your family. Feed the wildlife. During the cold days of winter, birds and small animals that don’t hibernate may find it difficult to forage for food. By trimming an outdoor pine tree in edible snacks you’ll have a beautiful tree and one that benefits the wildlife as well. String peanuts and other nuts for the squirrels. Make little ornaments out of suet and string for the birds. Berries and corn can be enjoyed by all. Be sure to choose a tree that is far enough away from the home, so you don’t have too many scavengers hunting and pecking around the house. Create a photo Advent calendar. Make your own Advent calendar that has small doors that open up to photos of different family members. Or use a collection of children’s pictures that showcase how they’ve changed as they’ve grown older. “Adopt” a child for holiday gifts. Each year you can bring a smile to a child in need by purchasing a present for an underprivileged kid. Some post offices sponsor “Letters from Santa” events where participants can respond to one of the thousands of letters mailed to The North Pole. Or work with a local charity that organizes events to bring gifts to children in hospitals or in foster care. Holiday story countdown. Every night in December watch a movie or read a story that tells an uplifting holiday tale. Use this as a method of counting down until Christmas. On the night prior, reading “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” should suffice. Remember someone who has passed on.The holiday season is one made beautiful by lit candles and twinkling lights. Remember a loved one or a friend who has passed away by lighting a remembrance candle in his or her honor. It’s a way this person can still be part of the festivities. Have a holiday sing-a-long. Sure it may be tradition to go around the neighborhood singing carols, but it’s just as fun indoors. Have a singing party where guests are given lyrics to popular tunes they can sing around the piano or karaoke machine. Bring some joy to a public servant. Police officers, firefighters, military personnel ... many of these workers do not get off for the holidays. There are a certain number of public servants

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who must remain on call in the event of an emergency. Treat these people to something enjoyable when they may be missing their own festivities. Cook or cater a meal for a fire house, deliver cookies to the police station or put together care packages for people living on a military base. Banish the holiday blues. When the holidays are set to go for another year, many people find they become a little down. After all, a home that was once filled with merry trinkets may now go back to the bare essentials. Create a tradition where everyone in the family receives one more gift -- a personalized ornament that can be packed away for use next year -- that’s given in January before the decorations are packed away. It’s another opportunity to open a present, and it symbolizes looking forward to the joy of next year.

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The Orange County Republican Party will hold its Annual Christmas dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Faith Assembly of God at 390 Archie St. in Vidor (behind Taco Bell). Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and/or a dessert. The meat and drinks will be provided.

24 Hour Prayer Line 779-4703 or 779-4702 CALL (409) 745-3973

Scripture of the Week

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21

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Church Directory

First Baptist Church Orangefield

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

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!

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!”

First Christian Church of Orangefield 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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Miracle Restoration Revivals 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

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.

Apostolic Pentecostal Church 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

Back to God Fresh Anointing Ministries 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 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 8:15 a.m. Worship in Chapel 8:55 a.m. Celebration Service in Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary Sunday School for all ages at 9:50 a.m. UMYF & Methodist Kids at 5:00 p.m. Visit our web site: www.fumcorange.org

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018

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!

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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. APPLIANCES USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 8864111. FURNITURE 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. VERY COMFORTABLE SOFA SLEEPER $185 w/ matching big mans chair $125. Feels like leather! Desk - $20, Book case - $15. White coming out or wedding dress w/pearls - $40. 4 piece ceramic canister set $12. 4 piece rust orange canister set - $20. Glass coffee table - $35. Brown filing cabinet - $10. 2404 Post Oak Dr. in Orange. Must make Appointment. Call 670-9272. ANTIQUE WALNUT BED with carved headboard, 3/4 size, custom mattress and bed springs like new - $400. Old white wicker couch -

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$125. Call 409-882-9559. LOST & FOUND FOUND FEMALE DOG, near Bessie hts. rd., medium size, dark brown & black w/ white feet, red collar, No Tags, (409) 735-6159. LOST! BLACK LAB PUPPY, 4M old, answers to “Blackie”, lost Fri/ (11/25) on David St., BC, if found or seen please call (409) 697-0311. MISCELLANEOUS MISC. SALE. Furniture, glassware, picture frames, pots, ceramic molds, clothes, Much More (some free items), (409) 886-7878. BEURWOOD GUITAR, $90; Mark II Guitar, $45; small first act discovery, $15, (409) 8838372. 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. AVON CHRISTMAS SALES, Dec. 10 & 11. 7728 S. Wooten in Orange. Everyone is welcome, lots of gift items, very low prices. 409-746-2433. PECANS 3G. PAPER SHELL. 3.00 lb extra. Corner of Bancroft and Cosmos St. 409-886-4424.

Affordable, references available, $10 off house cleaniing special, free quotes, No Job Too Big for us to handle, ask Brenda about our Holiday Special, (409) 344-2158. www.

PETS & LIVESTOCK 2 JACK RUSSEL PUPPIES for sale, call (409) 330-5864 for more details.

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!

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

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FREE TO A GOOD HOME. male Shih Tzu, grizzle and white, 3 years old (born 05/28/08). named “teddy.” call 920-1404. RESCUE DOGS, spayed & neutered, needing good homes. Pet food donations welcome. (409) 746-9502.

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.

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.

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

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

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

FREE FIRE WOOD, (409) 735-2350.

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

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AUTOMOBILES

‘01 KIA RIO 4 DR., A/C, great gas milage, $2,000, (409) 499-2128. ‘96 MERCEDES BENZ C280 as is. Needs wiper motor, rt headlight lens, inspection and tags. $1200. Great buy! Email cdcampbell2@gt.rr.com for more info.

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‘93 TERRY, 27’, HUNTING SPECIAL, excellent for hunting or camping trailer, sleeps 8, full size bed, all self contained, $5,350, call anytime @ (409) 498-1277 for more info. ‘T R U C K S & VA N S ‘88 CHEVROLET P.U., runs good, $1,200, 543-8089 or 886-7329.

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PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARY H. OLSCHEFSKI, DECEASED

886-0010

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY H. OLSCHEFSKI, Deceased, were issued on November 30, 2011 in Cause No. P16001 pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ALAN BRUCE CAMERON. The residence of such Executor is Burnet County, Texas. The Post Office address is:

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

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THE STATE OF TEXAS Respondent, NOTICE:

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you. You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being JANUARY 2, 2012. Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., or by mailing it to 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas 77630. Said PETITION ORIGINAL PETITION was filed and docketed in the Honorable 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 in the following styled and numbered case:

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The suit requests DEFENDANT BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER "SEE ATTACHED" CAUSE NO. 100729-C

Thanks, Nicole Kimberly Kane VS. Michael Trahan, defendant et al

The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: JONATHAN C JUHAN 985 I-10 NORTH STE 100 BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77706 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of the Court at Orange, Texas, on November 15, 2011. VICKIE EDGERLY, Orange County District Clerk Orange County, Texas

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BRIEF FOR PUBLICATION The following statement shall be incorporate in any Citation for Publication up Defendant, MICHAEL TRAHAN: Cause No: 1007259-C, 260th Judicial Dist. Court; On or about December 20, 2008, in Orange Co., TX, Defendant PEGGY PRICE, insured vehicle owner of vehicle driven by Defendant, Michael Trahan, slammed into Plantiff Kimberly Kane, causing her injury.

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‘90 FORD F-150, straight 6, 5 spd. manual trans., good cond., $1,600; ‘98 Dodge Dakota, v-8, 5 speed man. trans., good cond., A/C, needs power steering pump, $1,200, (409) 221-0798 or 735-9729.

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Holiday Movies ACROSS 1. Happens in back 6. *”Santa Claus is Coming to Town” originally aired on this network 9. Popular white fish 12. Before Part II 13. Follows soh 14. “Put your thinking ___ __” 16. Madama Butterfly’s soli, e.g. 17. a.k.a. Tokyo 18. Not together 19. *Boy who’s told, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid” 21. *Misfit ungulate 23. Actor ___ Holbrook 24. ____ in captivity 25. Western European Union 28. 100 centavos in Mexico 30. Start of basketball game 35. Chunk or lump 37. Rounded protuberSee next week’s issue for solution APARTMENTS VERY NICE AND CLEAN small apt., 1/1, suitable for 1 or 2 people, all ceramic tile floors, CA/H, all tile bath w/ tub and shower, nice vanity, kit. & dining area, all S.S. appliances, self cleaning oven, dish washer, No pets, concrete parking, yard work taken care of, $525 monthly + $elc. & water, $300 dep., call for an appointment to se @ (409) 735-6277 or 6261968. (ss)

6277 or 626-1968. (ss)

THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS IN BRIDGE CITY NOW LEASING APARTMENTS ask about our CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! 2 Weeks Free Rent! We pay water / sewer and trash, safe & quiet locations in the heart of Bridge City, minutes away from area refineries! (409) 735-7696 ~ 504-9952 ~ 4749731.

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

BRIDGE CITY 2/1, all electric, laundry room w/ W/D hookups, S.S. appliances, ceiling fans, nice size rooms, lots of cabinets, pantry, carpet, CA/H, concrete parking and patio, No Pets, $675 monthly + $400 dep., you pay elec. & water, yard work taken care of, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-6277 or 6261968. (ss) SPACIOUS & CLEAN DUPLEX Apt., in BC, 2/1 + utility room w/ cabinets and W/D hookups, kitchen has plenty of cabinets and pantry, S.S. appliances including dish washer, small dining area, 2 Lg. bedrooms and living room, Lg. closet, CA/H, ceiling fans, blinds, concrete parking and patio, No Pets, $650 monthly + $400 dep., you pay elec. & water, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-

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 1st part of Jan., call (409) 7356277 or 626-1968 for details. HOME RENTALS 2/1/1 IN ORANGE, No hud or Pets, $575 monthly + $575 dep., (409) 313-4651. (12/7)

1-2&3 BEDROOM HOMES and Apartments for rent, HUD accepted, Stringer Properties, (409) 883-3481. NICE BRICK 2/2, 2 car carport, has ceiling fans, carpet and ceramic tile, CA/H, Lg. closets, W/D connections, kitchen has refrig / stove and dishwasher, $900 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 735-2030. (M&R) BRIDGE CITY BRICK 3/2, fenced back yard, $1,000 monthly + dep., (409) 7352030. (M&R) 2/1 - 1306 CURTIS IN ORANGE. No indoor pets. $570/ month + dep. 409-670-0112. 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) 3 BEDRMS. WITH 2 FULL BATHS, Mobile Home, CA/H, located in Shady Estates, BC, $650 monthly + dep., includes water & garbage, references req., (409) 474-1518. ‘06, 3/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $550 monthly + dep., (409) 7208699 or 735-6701. (12/21) NICE 3/2 (full baths) IN BC, laundry room, stove & refirg., CA/H, $695 monthly + dep., includes city water & garbage, (409) 474-2252. HOME SALES 4/2/2 IN LCMISD, 1717 Greenbriar ave., screened in patio, corner lot, $95,000, (409) 883-8389. 2412 CRABTREE, W.O. 2/1/1. Did not flood. Shady, privacy fence in backyard. Make Offer. 409-351-3259.

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DOWN 1. Boxer training 2. “For” in Spanish 3. Seed cover 4. Type of infection 5. Unfortunate outcome 6. Toward the lee 7. *Like Billy Bob’s Santa 8. Laundry, e.g. 9. Chief or top dog 10. October stone 11. Village or hamlet in South Africa 14. Attendant to Tiger, e.g. 15. ___ degree 20. Part of small intestine 22. Last month 24. Rubs elbows with 25. *Like Bing Crosby’s Christmas 26. Plural of #43 Across 27. Unfit or inappropriate 29. Smoke plus fog 31. Type of bargain 32. Immature ovum 33. Like domesticated cat gone wild 34. Compound leaf of a fern

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

RANCH HOUSE & 5 ACRES, 3/1 w/ screened porch, 2 living areas, beautiful pasture, LCMISD, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115.

READY TO GO!, water and sewer on site, ready to move on, 2.716 acres in LCMISD, Turtle Road, livestock and mobiles OK, seller will finance, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115.

LAND & LOTS 23 ACRES, livestock & mobiles OK, LCMISD, MMUD water & sewer available, wooded and quiet, WOODRIDGE LAND, (409) 745-1115.

36. Location of MCL 38. O in B.O. 42. Twig of a willow tree 45. Member of military police in Britain 49. One thousandth of an inch 51. *His heart was two sizes too small 54. Misrepresent 56. Poet Dickinson 57. Type of shot to crimi-

73. Newt in terrestrial stage 74. Laughing predator

Solution from last week’s puzzle

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WED., 3192 PATTILLO RD., BC/ORG, in Victory Gardens, 7 till 2. New and used Christmas items, winter clothes, some plus size clothes, baby clothes (some new and used in all clothes), knickknacks, glassware, More!

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Estates, all appliances Refrig / microwave/ stove, ceramic tile, full bath, roomy and cute inside, new water heater / stove & breakers, $3,500, will finance with $1,000 down (409) 474-1518 or 474-2260.

CA/H, all appliances, fresh paint, roomy, nice Mobile home at #202 Park St. in Shady Estates M.H. park, $13,000, owner financing w/ $3,500 down, 2 years on balance, can be moved or remain in nice park, call (409) 474-2252 to see.

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SAT., 945 MORNING GLORY, BC, 7 till noon. furniture, girl’s and women’s clothes, knick-knacks, lots of world class misc. SAT Dec. 10, 8am - till. 385 QUINCY ST., BRIDGE CITY - Childrens toys, boys clothes, furniture, household items, womens clothes, misc items. SAT., Dec. 10, 8am to noon. 12 PIN OAK CIRCLE, Orange. Clothes, furniture, kids stuff and more! Cleaning out!

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NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On November 28, 2011, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“Entergy Texas”) filed its STATEMENT OF INTENT AND APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES AND RECONCILE FUEL COSTS (“Application”). Entergy Texas filed its Application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) and with those municipal authorities in its service territory that have original jurisdiction over Entergy Texas’ electric rates. Statement of Intent to Change Rates and to Reconcile Fuel Costs Entergy Texas’ filing requests an increase in rates, addresses capital additions to rate base for the period July 2009 through June 2011, requests that the Commission reconcile fuel and purchased power expenses incurred during the period July 2009 through June 2011 (“Reconciliation Period”), and requests approval of a number of tariffs, cost recovery schedules and riders. In its Application, Entergy Texas is, among other things: * Proposing base rate tariffs and riders designed to collect a total non-fuel retail revenue requirement for ETI of approximately $841.9 million per year, which is an increase of $111.8 million, or 15.32%, compared to adjusted retail base rate and rider revenues resulting from the Commission’s Order in Docket No. 37744. The Company’s proposed rate increase is based on the test year period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. This proposal represents an increase in overall revenues, including fuel, of 8.09%. * Asking to reconcile fuel and purchased power costs of approximately $1.3 billion incurred during the Reconciliation Period. The reconciliation includes interest on any over- or (under)-recovered amounts. Entergy Texas does not seek to implement a fuel-related refund or surcharge of its eligible fuel costs in this case; rather, ETI proposes to roll any ending fuel balances forward to serve as the beginning balance for the next Reconciliation Period.

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Entergy Texas is proposing to add two new rate schedules or riders as follows: * A Purchased Power Recovery Rider (“Rider PPR”), which is designed to recover all existing purchased capacity costs as well as future purchased capacity costs. As set in this case, Rider PPR will recover approximately $272.7 million annually. ETI’s request includes (1) a mechanism to update the rider annually to reflect increases or decreases in purchased capacity costs as incurred by the Company, and (2) the reconciliation of costs recovered under the rider in the Company’s fuel reconciliation cases. The Company proposes that expenses eligible for reconciliation under Rider PPR also include credits for Interruptible Service and Competitive Generation Service unrecovered costs, as well as fixed charges associated with Toledo Bend and the Southwest Power Pool Reserve Sharing Group. * A Renewable Energy Credits Rider (“Rider REC”), which is designed to recover renewable energy credits costs and related costs incurred by the Company to comply with PURA § 39.904 and P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.173. As set in this case, the Rider REC rate will recover approximately $632 thousand. To the extent any of the riders described above are not approved, Entergy Texas proposes to recover the associated costs through its base rates or other rate mechanism designed to recover non-fuel production-related costs, though the overall non-fuel revenue increase referenced above will remain the same. In addition, Entergy Texas is proposing to establish baseline values to use if a transmission cost recovery factor or distribution cost recovery factor are implemented in the future. In addition, Entergy Texas is proposing to modify terms and charges in a number of its tariff schedules and to discontinue its Renewable Portfolio Standard Calculation Opt-Out Credit Rider. Proposed changes to Schedule Miscellaneous Electric Service (“MES”) will increase revenues by approximately $911,000 in addition to the retail revenue requirement stated above. The production costs associated with the Company’s proposed Competitive Generation Service program will also change as a result of this proceeding. Entergy Texas also proposes minor modifications to a number of rate schedules, which are detailed in the tariff manual on file with the Commission and each municipality exercising original jurisdiction over Entergy Texas’ rates. Effect on Customer Classes All customers and classes of customers receiving retail electric service from Entergy Texas will be affected by the proposed rate changes and reconciliation of fuel and purchased power costs contained in the Application. The following table shows the effect of the proposed rate increase (inclusive of riders but exclusive of the increase in Schedule MES revenues) on existing rate classes:

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Percent Change in Total Revenues*

Percent Change in NonFuel Revenues

359,707

21.64%

Small General Service

30,998

1.62%

1.09%

General Service

19,156

4.81%

2.61%

Large General Service

361

16.55%

7.29%

Large Industrial Power Service

10.77%

3.63%

1,689

20.38%

15.70%

411,993

15.32%

8.09%

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Number of Customers Test Year Adjusted

Total Retail

13.42%

* including fuel revenues The effective date of the rate change is January 2, 2012.

Contact Information

Persons with questions or who want more information on this ﬁling may contact Entergy Texas at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2011 Rate Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, 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 this application is available for inspection at the address listed above. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon these proceedings should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 9367136. The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is 45 days after the date the application was ﬁled with the Commission. All communications should refer to Docket No. 39896.

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Townsend announces candidacy for County Court at Law seat It is with much pride and humility that I begin a new chapter in my professional life; a campaign to serve as the next judge of the County Court at Law for Orange County. I have the broad range of experience necessary to serve as judge for the County Court at Law. As a lawyer in private practice, I have stood beside both plaintiffs and defendants in hundreds of civil, criminal and family law cases. I have handled cases in both state and federal courts across Texas and in at least six other states. I have handled a number of probate matters. In addition

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to my experience as a lawyer, I have served as a mediator in civil cases. My experience qualifies me for the position on the County Court at Law bench. This decision was not made lightly and not without counsel. My wife Amy and myself made it a topic of much discussion. Throughout our lives each professional journey we have taken has been a family trip. She is a person I look up to, a loving mother to our daughter, Alexandria, and an accomplished physician who has made it part of her life’s work to serve people through

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Mannheim Steamroller to perform at The Lutcher Staff Report

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Mannheim Steamroller continues to be America’s favorite Christmas music artist with their spectacular and beloved holiday show. The group will perform live for two performances at 4:00 and 7:30 PM in Orange, TX at the Lutcher Theater on Thursday, Dec. 29, as one of only four Texas and Louisiana tour dates this holiday season. Tickets range from $40-$70 and are available only at www.lutcher.org and by calling the Lutcher box office at 409-886-5535. Grammy Award® winner and mastermind behind the group, Chip Davis will direct and co-produce the performances with Magicspace Entertainment. The shows will feature the favorite Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state-of-the-art multimedia effects in an intimate setting. In 1984, Mannheim Steamroller released Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that changed the entire music industry. Already a multi-platinum recording artist through its Fresh Aire series, founder Chip Davis decided to record an album of Christmas music combining the group’s signature mix of Renaissance instruments with rock & roll beats. The resulting album was a runaway hit and not only propelled Mannheim Steamroller to become

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the biggest selling Christmas music artist in history, but also one of the top 50 biggest selling musical acts ever (they’ve sold almost 40 million albums). The group’s annual Christmas tour has become a tradition right along with decorating the tree, exchanging presents and spending time with friends and family. While Mannheim Steamroller is known worldwide, the story of founder Chip Davis is a true-life tale of a modern day “Renaissance Man.” From founding his own record label American Gramaphone, which has been ranked by Billboard as the #1 independent label, to creating the Mannheim Steamroller “lifestyle” of food, apparel and other products. Chip’s accomplishments have been extraordinary. His latest achievement is creating a cutting edge psychoacoustic technology that is being used in major medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic and is also being studied by NASA for potential use in space. The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller is sponsored locally by Temple Inland and the Southeast Texas Arts Council. Individual sponsor is Kenneth Wernig. The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange, Texas. For more information please log onto www. mannheimsteamroller.com. Don’t miss BROADWAY, BEATLES & BLUES at the Lutcher Theater!

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