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Vol. 51 No. 36

Week of Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Productivity greatly increased at VA Penny Leleux

For The Record

Changes in the Orange County Veteran Service Office over the last few months have led to better service and increased productivity said F.E. “Gene” Smith Monday in his monthly report to Orange County Commissioners’ Court. Smith said the wait for appointments has dropped from 90 days to three to five working days and the lobby waiting time is five to fifteen

minutes including walkins. This is being accomplished with one less benefits coordinator and no SMITH overtime resulting in more satisfaction with area veterans.

The court hired Smith as the new veteran’s service officer July 18. Smith in turn hired Mike Powell to fill a vacant benefit coordinators position.

On Aug. 29, Smith asked the commissioners to consider the re-classification of the benefit coordinator position to assistant service officer with effective date of Oct. 1, 2011.

“He is doing an excellent job,” said Smith about Powell in August. “He has exceeded all the other benefit coordinators in the three weeks he’s been there. I really believe he

deserves to move up to that position.” This re-classification increases Powell’s salary by $4,436 but does not go into effect until next year’s budget.

Smith also asked the court

in August to also consider the re-classification of the receptionist position to a clerk 2 position with effective date of COUNTY SEE PAGE 2A

Orangefield celebrates with Cajun Christmas

Advent: the season of hope, anticipation

Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux reads the “Cajun Night Before Christmas” to a captive audience inside the Orangefield-Cormier Museum Saturday.

RECORD PHOTOS: Penny LeLeux

Penny Leleux

For The Record

Father Steve Leger pastor of Saint Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City.

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Mark Dunn

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dvent. The word suggests a beginning. Anticipation. And across Christendom it is observed annually as the buildup to Christmas Day. Advent means “coming” and deals with the comings of Christ, both his first and sec-

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ond. In fact, some theologians have called Advent the season of the “Already” and the “Not yet.”

It invokes the ancient yearning of a world that had not yet experienced the birth of Jesus and draws believers to contemplate the sacred mystery in the expectation of his return.

Therefore, longing, anticipation and hope are at the heart of Advent.

For the parishioners of Saint Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, along with 64 million Catholics in the United States and 1.18 billion worldwide, the Season of Advent is celebrated in unison of global prayer and joyful reverence.

“Advent provides a spiritual tone and environment that provides a sense of balance during the hectic time leading up to Christmas,” said Father Steve Leger pastor of St. Henry, “We are all familiar with the merry-making of the holiday, with all the shopping and partying and indulging in food and drink. Advent is a reminder that the upcoming celebration of Christmas is first and foremost a religious event that has its origins in the prophecies of the Old Testament and comes to fulfillment with the Nativity account in the New Testament.”

During Advent, Catholics refrain from the contemporary and return to the old hymns of the Church. Special readings are prescribed for each of the four Sundays in ADVENT PAGE 2A

The first “Christmas in Orangefield” festival held Saturday, “was beyond our expectations, it was really nice” said Jesse Fremont, one of the committee members.

The festival was held in conjunction with returning the tradition of the lighted oil derrick to the Orangefield community. The honor of lighting the derrick was given to Lois Remke Boehme, daughter of Bill Remke, the first man to put Christmas lights on a derrick in 1953.

There are only two derricks left in the oil field. Hurricanes destroyed many and others were discarded because they were no longer needed. The museum com-

mittee has been raising money to get the remaining derricks moved to the museum grounds. Harvey Wilson said they hope to have the derricks permanently in place at the museum next year for the derrick lighting. Bobby Cormier provided this year’s temporary solution.

The festival officially began Friday night with a hootenanny at the elementary school, then started Saturday morning with a Christmas parade.

“It was a good parade, the weather was good- a little windy- but was good. Everything came together.” It was a great turnout in the early part of the day for the parade and booths. If you wanted to

Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux reads the “Cajun Night Before Christmas” to a captive audience inside the OrangefieldORANGEFIELD PAGE 3A Cormier Museum Saturday.

LSC-O student’s passion for others Nicole Gibbs

For The Record

In a world full of violence and hate, it’s nice to know that there is still hope for the future.

At 24 years old, John Tony seems like an ordinary college student but once a simple conversation is had, one can begin to see there is much more to this student than meets the eye.

Tony started public school in Sulphur, La. like any regular kid would. But at the time, the Sulphur School District offered a program that many schools didn’t, ‘Spanish Immersion.’

Students in the program began in their kindergarten year and every subject taught was done so in Spanish, thus allowing a complete immersion in the Spanish language. “[I’m more grateful now] than before that my grandparents made me do it. As I

got older, [speaking Spanish] became second nature,” Tony said. “I’ve actually been told I don’t have an accent.”

Tony was in the program until his eighth grade year, when he moved to Vinton to live with his dad.

“It was difficult [switching back to regular public school],” he said. “It wasn’t hard, it was just different.”

He was able to test out of Spanish 1 and 2 in high school because he was more advanced in the language than what the school offered.

At the age of 15, he started working at Casa Ole. He quickly became General manager at 18 and moved up to assistant supervisor in just a few months Being able to speak Spanish with co-workers and customers helped Tony stay fluent and helped him move up in the business world.

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“The classic hymn of the season is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” Leger said, “There is actually a much bigger variety of music with most of the pieces hinting at rejoicing, peace and justice throughout the world through the birth of the Savior.”

In the Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Methodist calendars, Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before December 25, the Sunday from November 27 to December 3 inclusive. The fourth and final Sunday of Advent this year is Dec. 18.

The Advent Wreath is one the most common and symbolic customs of the season dating back to the Middle Ages. The wreath is made of various evergreens, signifying continuous life.

The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent. Three candles are purple and one is rose. The progressive lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation and hope of the faithful.

“The traditional color of Advent is purple, because this was traditionally a penitential season in which people were encouraged to repent and seek forgiveness of their sins,” Leger said, “The pink candle denotes a day or short period of “rejoicing” during this four week season. In some liturgical circles the color of blue is also used during Advent as a sign of maternity and pending birth, that is, Mary giving birth to Jesus.”

For Roman Catholics, the first Sunday of Ad-

vent this year, Nov. 27, also marked the historic inception of a revised translation of the Mass.

The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the new liturgical year.

“The Church’s liturgical calendar is very seasonal, with various themes and colors and many other variations to emphasize the time of the year,” Leger said, “The Scripture readings and music at Mass during Advent focus on prophecies and other events pointing toward the birth of a Savior who will redeem Israel, and hence all of us.”

According to Leger, Advent technically ends around mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve. The liturgical feasts, including Christmas, have a vigil celebration which can be observed the evening before the actual day.

“That is the reason the Catholic Church and many others provide services on Christmas Eve,” he said, “Midnight Mass is a beautiful tradition whereby services are offered at midnight, highlighting the fact that Christ was born at night in the manger at Bethlehem.”

The Christmas season immediately follows Advent. The traditional Twelve Days of Christmas begin with December 25 and concludes with the Catholic feast of Epiphany on January 6.

Saint Henry Catholic Church is located at 475 West Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. For more information visit the church web site at www.sthenrybctx.org or call the parish office at (409) 735-2422.

County business Oct. 1, 2011. The receptionist, Charlotte Borrell, has been working for the VSO office for four years.

“She has far exceeded the duties of a receptionist,” Smith said in August. “She is definitely an asset to the office. She’s very reliable and very good at what she does.”

He provided the commissioners with a list of her required duties, which filled an entire page.

He also provided the court with an additional list of the duties she willingly completes, which filled another two pages.

Smith told the court that if she will continue to perform her regular duties no one else would be hired. This would come with a pay increase of $3,439.

Thibodeaux said that Borrell has been loyal to the county and has been an asset to the office. “The fact is, is that she has gone above and beyond.”

Commissioners voted to approve both requests.

On Oct. 10 Smith asked the court for authorization to extend hours the office is open to better serve veterans without requiring overtime. “The veterans’ service office is right now open 8-5,” said Smith. “We don’t feel like we’re providing service for all the vets. For the people who are working and paying the bills, we’d like to extend our hours from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with flexibility to, by appointment, work outside of that hour too, without involving overtime.”

The availability was achieved by staggering the hours of Smith and Powell, ensuring that one would be on hand at all hours the office is open. Commissioners approved the request.

The extended hours has improved service, without causing overtime or requiring part time help. All employees are working full 40 hour weeks, said Smith, Monday in his monthly report to commissioners’ court.

Currently they are trying reach Vietnam vets in an effort to have their names added to the Agent Orange registry as requested by the VA. Smith said they are also seeing more Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and expect that to increase

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All of the commissioners and Thibodeaux said calls to their office on veterans’ affairs have virtually ceased and praised Smith for what he has accomplished in such a short time.

For more information on the VSO office and the services they offer to the veterans, please call 409-745-1535.

In other business, Barbara Aldredge, secretary for the Orange County Emergency Services District #1 presented to the court the audit for fiscal year 2010-2011. The district is operating in the black with assets exceeding its liabilities by $2,058, 599. The district covers close to 200 square miles of Orange County including Pine Forest, Rose City and Vidor.

“We were hit really hard this year by wildfires, but thanks to the media and the publicity we could get, more people are watching out.

When they see smoke in the area, they immediately call us so we can get the fire out before it spreads.”

They have one main station and a reserve station in the Pine Forest area. The district hopes to add a station in Rose City in the near future.

Commissioners cast 682 votes for Lynda Gunstream and 681 votes for Virginia Fawcett for the Orange County Appraisal District.

Bills were paid totalling $961,155.35 including $49,914.25 going to McInnis Construction, Inc. for the Adult Probation Facility and $382,785.38 to G&G Enterprises for the Shelter of Last Resort; General Fund $915,595.96; and Road and Bridge $20,253.06.

A five year contract renewal was agreed to with Sabine Aviation, Inc. for Fixed Base Operation (FBO) services at the Orange County Airport.

Mark Wimberley, of the Maintenance Department reported the Shelter of Last Resort is about 30 percent complete with three fourths of the floor finished and 50 percent of the structural steel erected. The jail renovations are 25 percent complete.

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do a little Christmas shopping, there were a variety of items for sale from jewelry, Christmas decorations, goodies to eat and Bobcat branded items.

Pony rides were provided by the Bland family.“We’re part of the Youth Rodeo Association,” said Lisa Bland. “They needed a way to raise money. I said, ‘I’ll bring my pony, we’ll do pony rides.’” Bland said her girls participate in barrel racing. Her youngest daughter, 3-year-old Mary, has been riding her pony, Teddy Bear, since she was 18 months old.

The Blands also lent a few animals to the petting zoo.

“Uncle Jesse’s Farm” was an educational trail conceived by Janet Montagne and manned by members of the Orangefield FFA to teach children where their food comes from. Montagne admitted she had seen the idea somewhere else and thought it would be a good project. “We took it and ran with our own ideas. It teaches them the life of a farmer and how you sell it to the farmers’ market at the end,” she said.

The path started with a feed store where farmers would buy the feed for their animals and seeds for their crops. There were also examples of eggs coming from chickens, a garden and an orchard where kids could pick apples and oranges. They then learned about wool coming from sheep and milk coming from cows. K-Dan’s Super Foods sponsored the last booth, a grocery store where kids could spend the play money they received for their goods at the farmers’ market to buy their groceries.

“We started Thanksgiving week, building everything. I think we started painting four days ago,” said Montagne. “Next year it will be bigger and better, we’ll have a little bit more money to put into it.”

Music was provided throughout the day.

Betty Chandler’s gumbo, Dutch oven cooking, and Italian sausage was available for those that were hungry.

The Orangefield Cormier Museum was open all day. Many of the participants had never been to the museum before to see the vast collection of toys, tools, memorabilia, cars and other items accumulated by Paul Cormier that are displayed in shops resembling life in Orangefield during the 1920s.

Darrell Hunter, a resident of Beaumont and a vendor at the festival took time to tour the museum. “It’s real nice. I like old historical stuff and I work for an oil company,” he said. “Ya’ll have done a great job. It’s something to contribute to the kids, the history, how it was made and where it’s going...the past, present and future.”

Some of the “shops” in the displays are open where you can step inside to get a closer look. In the skating rink, the juke box was playing while Hannah and Adriana Francis were playing foosball.

In another part of the building Peyton Trahan, 3, rode the mechanical horse. Peyton is the great-great-granddaughter of “Geaux Slow” Granger.

Helen Clark of Orangefield was a firsttime visitor. “You could come six times and not see everything,” she said.

The cold did drive the crowd away in the afternoon, but they showed back up for the reading of “A Cajun Night before Christmas”

by Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux and the lighting of the derrick.

Harvey Wilson, a member of the museum committee read a story written by Vergie Scales in the mid-70s, when the tradition of the lighted derrick first returned to Orangefield, when the Lions Club took over the task.

Members of the original group of Lions on hand were Jesse Fremont, Charles Donnaud, Bobby Cormier, Terry Vance, Robert Montagne and Byron Franks.

They posed with Ms. Boehme before the official lighting of the derrick.

“We hope to make this an annual job,” said Fremont. “It’s for the kids; the kids had a good time.”

Orange Chapter of DAR to Meet The William Diamond Chapter of The Daughters of The American Revolution of Orange will have their monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at 4464 Memorial Drive in Orange. The program for the meeting will be “Christmas Memories”. Any woman eighteen years of age or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of The American Revolution is eligible for membership. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member is encouraged to attend. If more information is needed, the Chapter Regent may be contacted 409-735-5253.

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owned Rafael’s Mexican Restaurant in Lumberton and Orange and at 21 he sold his share of the business to go back to school. A friend was dining in Rafael’s and talked to him about going back to school and to pursue a dream.

“I’ve always wanted to be in the medical field,” Tony said.

He is currently enrolled in the RN program at Lamar State College-Orange and plans on pursuing a degree to become a nursing anthestist. This would allow him to specialize in the administration of anesthesia.

Since putting one’s self through college can be quite pricey, he currently works as a bartender at Chili’s to help off set the cost.

Through his ability to speak fluent Spanish, he found that he could help people in numerous ways. In his search to help those in the community, he began working with Blaine Goins, a friend and local attorney, by interpreting for a few a his clients. Soon Goins had the idea to use Tony in a court case.

“He had this case where both parties and the judge trying the case agreed to let me [interpret],” Tony said.

Since He is not certified to be an interpreter, all parties had to agree. Tony is currently working towards becoming certified.

“At first, I was nervous,” he said. “Then it was really easy, like I was having a conversation with [the client]. The judge would speak to [the client] and I would translate.”

While Tony plans on continuing working a court interpreter, he has his eyes still set on a

job in the medical field.

“I love helping people,” he said. “I really enjoyed helping people [during my clinicals for my CNA]. I enjoyed taking care of them. It feels good to help somebody. It’s embarrassing for them sometimes, but someone’s got to do it.”

While Tony can’t exactly put his finger on why he wants to go into the anesthesia field, he has found the speciality extremely interesting since high school.

His journey through life eventually brought him across the state border and he plans on staying at LSCO for as long as he’s able to.

“I’d rather go to [LSCO] for as long as I can before I get to the big university, he said. “Dr. [Jerry] Sanford and Mrs. [Robyn] Senter help me and push me to do better. I have a great support system and a lot of friends here in Orange.

I’ve been at Chili’s forever and I enjoy working there. It gets me through school and it’s fun that I’ve found something that I do enjoy doing and that allows me to go to school for what I want to do.”

Tony has his entire life in front of him and has chosen to pursue his dream of working in the medical field before settling down with a family.

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From the Creaux’s Nest GO FIGURE, THE SQUIRRELS ARE LOOSE Filing for local offices ends Thursday, Dec. 15. I’ll wait on all the cards to be dealt before commenting. I learned however, that Judge Pat Clark was not going to run for the County Court at Law seat. I can hardly remember when Pat wasn’t a judge.

He’s a darn good one and his leaving the bench is one heck of a big loss. More next week. Meanwhile, the United States Supreme Court granted a request by Texas attorney general Greg Abbott to block the use of interim maps, drawn by three San Antonio judges. This uncertainty leaves candidates, in state and congressional districts, uncertain of where and when. The Supreme Court ordered instructed litigants to prepare for oral arguments on Jan. 9. On another front, a panel of federal judges in Washington will hold a trial Jan. 17 to Jan. 26 to determine whether the legislative and congressional maps drawn by the Republican Texas lawmakers comply with the Voting Rights Act. For now, we will continue to be represented by Mike Hamilton and Joe Deshotel in the House and Kevin Brady in Congress. At least we know those guys and what we’ve got. Hamilton has spent money on big billboards and such in East Texas.

For now it looks like he won’t run there. You’re smarter than me if you can figure it all out. If they hadn’t gerrymandered to their advantage all of this confusion wouldn’t be necessary.

Remember Florida? Well again the Supreme Court gets involved in a political issue. The long and divisive Iraqi War of choice as promised comes to an end Dec. 31. President Obama declared Monday, “Those days are over. U.S. troops leave Iraq with honor.” Nearly 5,000 U.S. youngsters were killed and over a trillion dollars spent since the invasion of Iraq nine years ago. *****I have a long way to go and for some reason, I’m going slow.

Climb on board and come along, there’s something for everyone and it won’t do you no harm.

THE DEBATERS PLUS ONE I’ve watched way too much football so Saturday night I watched the Iowa Republican debate. The candidate that is more presidential and has a better record without spending a lifetime at the public trough wasn’t invited to debate.

Jon Huntsman became governor of Utah, took it when it was down and turned it around. No other candidate comes close to matching up. Huntsman is a world traveled industrial businessman who speaks three languages including Chinese. I don’t agree with some of his ideas but he would make the best president out of the bunch who debated. I believe Rick Santorum and Michele Bachmann are more sincere with a genuine wish to serve. I also believe, along with Rick Perry, they would like to be invited to be vice-president on any ticket. The two sincere candidates have more knowledge than the others with the exception of Gingrich. Mitt Romney is being viewed as a moderate, which would serve him well in the general election but with the radical right Tea Party, he’s going to have a hard time getting the nomination. If you remember the corruption in the Bush/Cheney years, Ken Lay, Madoff, Enron and all the others, you ain’t seen nothing yet. If Newt were to be elected, he would make Cheney look like a choirboy. I didn’t learn much from the debate however. I must have been working too much and need a rest. I’m starting to agree with Ron Paul, especially on Civil Liberties. For 30 years “Big Brother” has been encroaching on our rights. On the rest Paul is too far back in the 1800’s for me. The candidates never gave any solutions, just bashed Obama on many issues that weren’t his doing. They are betting the voters have forgotten who drove the bus into the ditch and who won’t help get it out. The goal of most right-wingers is to beat Obama at any cost. They won’t put their shoulders to the wheel now.

WAR HERO DIES On Dec. 2, 2011, Jim Holmes, a WWII veteran, died at the age of 96, in Tyler, Texas. He lived alone. For many years he ran a successful used car business in Orange. He moved away to be near his only daughter Judy and her family. During WWII, he

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TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME Eight Years Ago-2003 Bridge City Chamber names longtime conservationist Sue Bailey as “Citizen of the Year.”*****Saddam Hussein captured on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Iraq. He was hiding in a hole under a floor in a shack. *****Chris Wallace, son of longtime CBS reporter Mike Wallace, has left ABC to join FOX News Sunday Show. *****Orange native, Wade Phillips, is named interim head coach of the Atlanta Falcons after the release of coach Dan Reeves. *****Another Orange Countian, place kicker Matt Bryant, with New York, tackled a New Orleans Saint on a kickoff return to save a touchdown. That was kickoff tackle number four for Matt.*****Ruth Kiihnl, 76, passed away Dec. 9. She was the wife of Bill, mother of sons George and Ogden, daughters Sandra Cook and Kim Davis. Twenty-one police, county and state trooper vehicles escorted the funeral procession. Kim is the wife of Capt. Paul Davis with DPS. (Editor’s note: Paul is now Bridge City chief of police.)*****Oklahoma quarterback Jason White gets the Heisman Trophy award. He beat out Pittsburgh receiver, Larry Fitzgerald and Mississippi quarterback, Eli Manning.*****Betty Lou Womack celebrates a birthday in a few days.*****Doug Harrington is bringing back his Christmas Eve tradition where a group of friends gather to eat a gallon of raw oysters. Doug celebrated his 65th birthday Dec. 15. (Editor’s note: That means this year he is 73. Doug has been battling health problems but is winning, thank God.*****Parker “P.T.” Thompson, constable of Pct. 2, is running for reelection. He has been constable seven years and has served with three different Justices of the Peace in Pct. 2.*****Derek Bufford, age 13, wins a third consecutive “Silver Gloves” state boxing championship. He is a Little Cypress-Mauriceville eighth grader.

33 Years Ago-1978 Some of the folks spotted at the Jack Tar Sugar and Spice coffee ship were Judge Sid Caillavet, Judge James Neff, Mead Graves, Father Joe Berberich, Henry Stanfield, Joe Blanda, Ovie Harmon, Tony Giarratano, Rev. W.W. Kennedy, Jimmy Conn, Joe Runnels, Chip Trahan, Sheriff Chester Holts, Joe Burke, Bill Stringer and Cecil Beeson. (Editor’s note: Those good and colorful men were some of the greatest characters I’ve ever known.)*****The smell of fresh roasted peanuts comes from Farmer’s Mercantile. It’s an annual cold weather tradition Gus Harris keeps a pan of peanuts roasting on the stove and invites anyone to grab up a handful.*****St. Mary Catholic Church float was awarded first place at the annual Jaycee Christmas Parade.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Keri Michutka, Ronald Escamilla, Kandy Sartin, Tim Fix, Danny Blacksher, Danny Prosperie, Dorothy Jenkins, Doug Harrington, Hannah Carpenter, Ken Pittman, Amanda Webb, Linda Easley, Imogene Bland, Jeff Harrington, Ken Pittman, Maac Hughes, Melanie Richter, Shirley Roccaforte, Alex Harner, Belinda Broom, Brent Burris, Craig Reynolds, Dale Armand, Kitty Martin, James Brabham, Michelle Gephart, Bobby Adaway, Elizabeth Uzzle, Michael Terry, Natalie Nimitz, Beatrice Cortez, Jeremie Delano, Nathan Applebach, Betty Lou Womack, Brown Claybar, Chris Chambless, Martha Taylor, Mandy Hoffman, Tracey Lynn Broussard, Webster Trahan, Daniel Brocklehurst, Dyann Schiler, Gloria Brown, Jill Vaughn, Julia Alleman, Dan Brocklehurst, Ellisia Smith, Christina Carpenter, Marcu McLellan, Mitch Hidalgo, Raymond Hughes, Ruth Fournier, Bill Cardner, Janet Holland, Shelby Vogt, Stacey Bates, Andrew Havens, Jeremy Granger, Jeffery Huebel, Elizabeth Parish, Kenneth Pigg, Majed Jaarah, Marion Martin and Matt Reeves.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Last week my guess was that Robert Griffin III, of Baylor, would win the Heisman Trophy. It was an educated guess. I had watched both he and Andrew Luck, of Stanford, perform. I believe almost always the closer will be the winner. I have watched it in sales; a good presenter of his product, who can’t close, won’t win the sale. Also, in boxing, like many other things, its not necessarily who scores more punches, it’s the one that finishes strong and closes the deal who most likely will win. Had Luck not faded towards the end of the season, he would have won in a runaway. He didn’t. He ended up second with 1407 votes to Griffin’s 1687. *****Thank God. The FCC is set to require television ads be the same volume as shows. Super loud TV commercials will soon be a thing of the past. I won’t get blamed for playing the TV too loud anymore. It’s those darn commercials that get me in trouble.*****Say, here’s a tip if you’re looking for a nice gift at a very reasonable price. Try Debbie’s Gold Gem. The nice, attractive lady who owns the place will work with you. Try her before you buy.*****Best wishes for a speedy recovery to John Tallant, retired Orange fireman. John suffered a stroke last week and is in St. Elizabeth. Our B are with he and his wife, Gwen.*****For some of you who have observed our county clerk Karen Jo Vance wearing a boot cast, it’s not because she has been kicking ass. She fell back in October and a specialist later discovered she had torn ligaments, tendons and some fractures. It caused her to miss Patsy Peck’s great trip to Charleston. Everyone reported they had a great time. Karen Jo says Patsy makes her trips super easy and worry free. Patsy’s

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next trip will be to the Mediterranean. *****Major Brad Frye, with the Bridge City Police Department, has been elevated in rank to assistant chief by the B.C. City Council. Congrats I guess, or it might mean more work for the same pay. *****As of this writing Rev. Leo Anderson was still in ICU battling double pneumonia. It’s been over two weeks and he has been awfully sick. We pray for his full recovery. Roy sent him word that he would come and lay hands on him if he thought it would help but Rev. may not be ready for jokes yet.*****Babette Philpott is such a nice lady. I don’t care what Peck says. She and Constable Philpott make a good team but she’s smarter than Mark and Peck put together. She just lets them believe they’re the smartest.*****Orangefield held it’s first annual parade, lighting of the derrick and museum visitation. Judge Carl Thibodeaux read his “Cajun Night Before Christmas.” I was surprised and a little disappointed that Judge Courtney wasn’t leading the parade. She was in a pickup throwing candy however but who was that leading the parade?*****Here is a good idea for a Christmas gift for a young person or someone hard to buy for. Visit L&L Coins, across from Sabine Savings on Strickland Dr. and buy a gold coin. It goes up in value and they will never forget who gave it to them.*****Army PFC Micah “Big Mike” Ellender, son of Kirk and Brenda Ellender, is home on leave from Afghanistan. The 2009 Bridge City grad will return to his unit Dec. 18.

Everyone around Bridge City is glad to see “Big Mike” and wish him well.*****The Masons will lay the cornerstone for the new Orange fire station, which will be quite a show place. Ceremonies will be held Thursday. Among the dignitaries will be Con. Kevin Brady, who will still represent this area with redistricting returning to its original plan, for now at least. Brady has endorsed Rick Perry for president. Saturday, in a debate, Perry said, “All congressmen should be part-time, with half pay.” He also said, “They should all have to return to their districts, get jobs and have to work like the rest of us.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. The guy has been eating out of the public trough for 30 years, mostly part-time, with full time pay. You might want to ask the congressman about that.*****CREAUX’S TIP OF THE WEEK: To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag, add the flowers and shake vigorously. The salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers like new. Really, it works like a charm.*****CAJUN DEFINITION: Creole (cree-ol). The word originally described those people of mixed French and Spanish blood who migrated from Europe or were born in Southeast Louisiana and lived as sophisticated city and plantation dwellers. The term has expanded and now embraces a type of cuisine and a style of architecture.*****The 52-foot tall big Texas cowboy greeting visitors at the Texas State Fair with “Howdy Folks” was once a Santa Claus in Kerens, Texas, where he got his start in 1949. He was redone with a 75 gallon hat and size 70 boots for the 1952 State Fair. Now you know the rest of the story.*****More than half a dozen states have passed laws to reduce early voting, setting up a clash with Civil Rights groups who claim the rules could disenfranchise minority and college students in the 2012 elections. It’s a way to limit eligible voters access to the polls. *****Those special folks we know who are celebrating their special day. Danny Blacksher is a year older on Dec. 14. ***Happy birthday to Diane Bertrand, who celebrates on Dec. 14 also. ***Our longtime friend Doug Harrington turns 73 on Dec. 15. ***Mary and Don Stanton’s little boy, Donnie Stanton, reaches 44 on Dec. 15. ***Macc Hughes, a talented guy, is a year older on Dec. 15.***The first lady of Bridge City, Shirley Roccaforte, notches another year Dec. 15.***Our buddy James Brabham celebrates Dec. 16. Not much celebrating these day. ***The lovable Betty Lou Womack has her special day Dec. 17. ***Mayor Brown Claybar climbs another rung up the ladder of life on Dec. 17. I knew the boy before he was a teenager, now he’s fixing to retire. ***A great guy and loyal friend, Kenneth Pigg, celebrates Dec. 20. ***If you know any of these good folks wish them a Happy Birthday. See complete birthday list in this column. *****Happy 55th anniversary Dec. 15th to Betty and Corky Harmon. Corky bought her a new garage door, including remote door opener. ***On Dec. 22nd Becky and Dr. Mark Messer will celebrate their anniversary. I mention it now in case I forget it next week. Best wishes to all.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS On Dec. 14, Venessa Hudgens will be 23.***Tim Conway will be 78 on Dec. 15; Don Johnson, 62 and Stuart Townsend, 39.***Billy Gibbons will be 62 on Dec. 16.***Tracy Byrd will be 45 on Dec. 17; Milla Jovovich, 36 and Eugene Levy, 65.***On Dec. 18, Steven Spielberg will be 65; Brad Pitt, 48; Stone Cold Steve Austin, 47 and Katie Holmes, 33.***On Dec. 19, Chris Angel will be 43; Alyssa Milano, 39 and Jake Gyllenhaal, 31.***Phil Donahue will be 76 on Dec. 21, Jane Fonda will be 74.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alfred Meaux and T-Neg Breaux got off da graveyard shift and went to Tee-Boy’s for a few beers before heading home. After a while, dey switch to drinking Jack Daniels on da rocks.

Lunchtime came and Tee-Boy suggested they move to da bar to free up da table for lunch patrons.

Bot of dem stagger to da bar.

Alfred him, he point to two old drunks sitting across da bar from dem and he say to Tee-Neg, “Dat’s us in 10 years.”

Tee-Neg answer, “Dat’s a mirror you dumb ass.”

C’EST TOUT I’m always proud of our natives who are in the national spotlight. This week there are three, Wade Phillips, Orange born, has built the number one defense in the NFL. The Houston Texans have won their first division title ever. Wade has played a big part in that win.***On Monday night’s pre-game football show West Orange-Stark standout and Orange native, Earl Thomas, had a lengthy interview and was given good press, then went on to play a great game for the Seahawks, who beat the St. Louis Rams 30-13.***Bridge City native Matt Bryant continues to shine as place kicker for the Atlanta Falcons. Today Matt is one of the NFL’s best. Those guys make us Orange County proud.*****I keep saying I’m going to quit watching the Cowboys. I make myself sick over a bunch of losers. The only way they will ever be champions again is to get rid of Jason Garretts, hippy Rob Ryan, Tony Romo and if Jerry Jones moves to Europe or sells the club. All that talent on the Cowboys is being wasted by goofballs. Romo is very talented but he’s not a winner.*****Texas A&M hasn’t been a winner since they let Orange native R.C. Slocum go as head coach. After several coaches passing through Aggieland, they are now betting their football fortunes on coach Kevin Sumlin, their very first black head coach. They lured him away from Houston where he has really done well. We wish him the best.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week and back at Robert’s next. Last week, Pearl Harbor Day, a real Pearl Harbor survivor, Cedric Stout and wife Cherry, were honored guest.

Only 2,700 survivors remain. The group will disband on Dec. 31. Sadly, it will bring an end to an era that’s been so much a part of our lives. God bless those heroes. *****Please shop our family of advertisers. Thanks for your loyalty. Next week will be our Christmas issue. To advertise and be a part of this great issue call 735-7183. Check us out daily on our website www. therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless.

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Community Bulletin Board Orange Chapter of DAR to Meet The William Diamond Chapter of The Daughters of The American Revolution of Orange will have their monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at 4464 Memorial Drive in Orange. The program for the meeting will be “Christmas Memories”. Any woman eighteen years of age or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of The American Revolution is eligible for membership. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member is encouraged to attend. If more information is needed, the Chapter Regent may be contacted 409735-5253.

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: 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.

Catholic Daughters to host New Year’s Eve dance New Year’s Eve Dance sponsored by the Catholic Daughters will be held at the Bridge City Community Center from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31. A wide range of music, accompanied by lights and video will be provided by ‘Promotion DJ.’ This is a BYOB event; but, set-ups, snacks, midnight champagne and favors are included in the cost: $25 per person for advance reservation, $30 per person at the door. For information or reservation call 409-988-5523 or email courtstcecilia@gmail. com

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.

MCT Credit Union to host Sounds of the Season Students from area schools will be performing Christmas music at all MCT Credit Union branch locations. The public is invited to attend. The performance schedule is as follows: Bridge City Branch – 4837 Highway 87, Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m.

- Bridge City Elementary and at 10:15 a.m. - Bridge City Middle School; Orange Branch – 5401 N. 16th Street, Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. – West Orange Stark.

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Light up Bridge City for the holidays The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club and the City of Bridge City are planning to “Light up Bridge City” for the upcoming Holidays. The plans are to attach “shooting Star” pole decorations along Texas Ave., along with eight foot “Angels” pole decor on the corners of Texas Ave. and Roundbunch. There will also be a dickens Christmas Vignette depicting skaters, a Christmas 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 the corners vignette. Any amount of donation would be greatly appreciated.

Checks can be made to BC Rotary-Christmas Decor. An account has been set-up at Bridge City Bank for this purpose.

Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 191 Bridge City, 77611.

For further information contact: Lou Raburn at 409-735-2688 or 882-4142, or Lucy Fields at 697-1206 or 626-1974.

American Legion to host pool tournament The American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will be hosting a pool tournament every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. There is a ten player maximum.

The community is encouraged to join in the fun and free food to help support the Veterans. For more information, call 409-3304847.

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

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

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

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

BCISD to administer Credit by Examination

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

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.

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Deaths and Memorials Death Announcements:

Gloria Hebert Frey Seagoville, Texas Gloria Hebert Frey, 66, passed away on Dec. 6 in Seagoville, Texas.

She is the daughter of Mason Hebert Sr. and Edmay Hebert.

Preceding her in death are daughter, Regina; her parents; brothers Arval and Mason Hebert Jr. Survivors include sons Jeff Frey and his wife, Kelly and Darrell Frey and wife, Kim; sister Betty Diabo; six granddaughters; one grandson, four greatgrand children; and lots of family and friends.

Herschel Ray Oliver Orange Herschel Ray Oliver, 61, passed away W e d n e s d a y, Dec. 7, at his home in Orange.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange and at a later date there will be a burial at sea with the United States Navy.

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

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

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Robert W. Gross Port Neches Robert W. Gross, 72, of Port Neches passed away Monday, Dec. 12, in Port Arthur.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 16, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Paul Zoch officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Mr. Gross was born in Morgan City, La., on Sept. 15, 1939, to Wilfred and Pearline (Wilfer) Gros. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam, worked for NASA and lived in Spain for 21 years. Most recently he was a dispatcher for his company, CO-OP Dispatchers. Mr. Gross was a generous, loving, kind, giving person who lived life to the fullest. He traveled the world, visiting many countries and making lifelong friends from everywhere.

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his parents; sister, Brenda Ann Gros; sister-in-law, Elaine Gros and nephew, Whitney Michael Gros.

Mr. Gross is survived by his wife, Lamphuing (Syhalat) Gross of Port Neches; daughter, Brenda Ann Dunlap and husband, Shawn and grandchildren, Tyler, Taylor and Taryn Dunlap all of Nederland. He is also survived by his brothers, George LaBove and wife, Jackie of Toledo Bend, Wayne Gros of West Lake, La. and David Gros and wife, Lynn of Duncanville; nieces and nephews, Trina Gaspard, Vernoica Duhon, Melissa Kiffe, Matt Gros, Dana Jett, Christy Gros, David Gros and Aaron Gros.

Audrey Mae Johnson Deweyville Audrey Mae Johnson, 91, of Deweyville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, at Orange Villa in Orange.

Graveside services to remember her life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at King Cemetery in Hartburg with the Rev. James Sellars, officiating.

A gathering of family and friends for a time of reflection will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Mrs. Johnson was born on April 28, 1920 in Jonesville, La. to her parents, Richard Hardie and Annis (Jones) Hardie, she was a longtime resident of Deweyville and a homemaker.

Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louie Johnson; her daughter, Carolyn Johnson Harris; her sons, Carl Louie Johnson and George Ollie Johnson; her grandchildren, Kimberly Ann Johnson and Kenneth Wayne Johnson and her great granddaughter, Amanda Moss.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her son, Walter “W. L.” Johnson and wife, Bobbie of Orange; her daughters-inlaw, Mary Jane Johnson of Mauriceville and Martha Johnson of Devil’s Pocket; her sister sister, Dauphine “Tincy” Cox of Sacramento, California. She is dearly loved by eleven grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Ginge LaCombe College Station, Texas Ginge LaCombe, formerly of Bridge City, passed away on Dec. 6 in College Station, Texas.

Ginger was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She was born in Jennings, La. on July 26, 1947.

A memorial service will be held on at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Christ United Methodist Church, located on Hwy 6 South in College Station.

Arrangements are being handled by Carnes Funeral Home in Houston.

She is survived by husband, Charles LaCombe; daughter, Mandy LaCombe of College Station; son, Chip LaCombe and wife, Michelle; grandchildren Taylor and Nick LaCombe of Katy, Texas; brother Wesley

Says of WIllis, Texas; sister Bonnie Hebert of LaPorte, Texas; and niece Tiffany Sturman of Hong Kong.

Dewey L. Scott Orange Dewey Lourice Scott, 90, of Orange, died Saturday, Dec. 10, in Orange.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. David Berkheimer of Community Church in Orange officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Ardmore, Okla. on Aug. 4, 1921, Dewey was the son of Dewey C. and Carrie Eunice (Woodcock) Scott. Dewey served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was the owner of Scott Construction, Inc., a building contractor from 1950 to 1983. His houses exhibited the same characteristics as his personality, well-founded, strong and honest. More importantly than building good houses, Pop provided a good home for his family.

Preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Faye Scott; and sister, Bernice Owens, Dewey is survived by his sons, Dewey Ray Scott, Norman Dale Scott and his wife, Renda, and David Ezelle Scott and his wife, Emma, all of Orange. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Natalie Martinets, Robin Humprey, Shawntel Holcombe, David Scott, Angela Moore, Damon Scott, Julie Hughes, Beth Otego, and Matt Scott; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800. Washington, DC 20004.

Patrick Lynn Fuller Orange Patrick Lynn Fuller, 71, of Orange, died Saturday, Dec. 10, at his residence.

A Memorial Service will be 2 p.m.

W e d n e s d a y, Dec. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange officiating.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Born in Beaumont on January 6, 1940, Patrick was the son of S.V. and Loretta Fuller. He worked at Local 195 as a Supervisor Pipefitter for 25 years and was a member of the Orange Boat Club.

Preceded in death by his parents and step-son, Sam Leifeste, Patrick is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon Fuller; sons, Guy Fuller, Brent Fuller; daughter, Lori Fuller; step-daughters, Cathy Leifeste, Lauren Parrish;

numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Sharon Morrison and Carol Fuller.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1453, Orange, Texas 77630.

Blanche Owens Soape Orange Blanche Owens Soape, 95, of Orange passed away Monday, Dec. 12.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., T hur sday, Dec. 15, at Old Center Cemetery.

V i s i t a tion will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home.

Mrs. Soape was born in Panola County on Jan. 21, 1916 to William Meredith and Minnie Dora (Duncan) Owens. She was a member of Cove Baptist Church, a wonderful cook, enjoyed crocheting, sewing and fishing but most of all she loved taking care of her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, W.B. “Dick” Soape; son, William Don Soape; grandson, Casey L. Soape; sister, Laverne Dorris and brother, James Owens.

Mrs. Soape is survived by her daughter, Dixie Kelley of Vidor and grandchildren, Donald Wayne Coon, Ricky Coon, both of Vidor, George Soape of Vinton, La., Paula Thompson and husband, Bill of Iowa, La. and Wendy Soape of Vinton, La. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Grashot and daughter-in-law, Pauline L. Soape of Vinton, La. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cove Baptist Church, 1005 Dupont Dr, Orange, TX, 77630 or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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Charles “Chuck” Edmond Swiderski Orange Charles Edmond Swiderski, 87, of Orange, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial that followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.

Born in Vilonia, Ark. on July 19, 1924, Chuck was the son of Tony and Frances Swiderski.

He worked for Levingston and Gulfport Shipbuilding, and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He loved to play dominoes, but he most loved spending time with his family. He was a devoted father, husband and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

Orange County residents enjoy a trip to Charleston Patsy Peck Special To The Record

Just letting you know how our trip went to Charleston: We had 43 travelers including Ellen and myself. We had five who had to drop out at the last minute (Karen and Robert Vance due to chipped bone in her foot), Sherry Manning and Judy South, and Sandra Cash.

Everyone had a great time in a beautiful city! We stayed at the French Quarter Inn which is listed at the top of Trip Advisers for good reason. It was a beautiful hotel in a perfect location of Charleston. They served champagne and lady fingers at our arrival and continued through the whole

stay; wine, cheese, crackers and fruit was served daily in the evening and followed up with fresh baked cookies and milk, hot chocolate, etc. before bedtime ( I think some even enjoyed champagne before bedtime). They also served wonderful breakfast choices each morning. I’m sure they were glad to see this group go because we didn’t miss any of these amenities each day.

We had a real southern lady as our tour guide, Martha who had a wealth of information about the history of Charleston. I’ve included a picture of her and our driver. We had wonderful meals and saw lots of sights and shopped and shopped.

The only hiccup was with

our transfer back to Orange after the trip. The driver couldn’t get one of the luggage doors underneath closed. With some help from two of our guys on the trip (Larry Rice and Scott Ballard) and Larry’s pocket knife, we were on our way back to Orange. The only casualty was Larry’s pocket knife which was used to take care of the problem. Ellen and I are going to buy him a new one although he said it was no big deal. We’ll have to get with Karen, his wife and find out what to get as he wouldn’t say.

Ellen and I feel very blessed to work together on our group trips. She’s heading up our Mediterranean Cruise next October which is filling up fast.

Travelers were Rebecca Flickinger, Louie and Carolyn Jeanis, Joseph and Yvonne Jeanis, Betty Harmon, Gisela Houseman, Phyllis Stephenson, Kaylard LeBouef, Kitty Mazzola, Camille Fuller, Francis Lewis, Ramona Darnley, Pat Stracener, Pam Dionne, Maddy Nicolas, Mary Lobb, Irene Garrett, Margaret Jeffcote, Carolyn Ward, Becky Nichols, Cheryl Puntes, Janet Bland, Peggy Felchek, Kay Hall, Vicky Derese, Linda Brown, Cheryl Stone, Charlotte Broussard, Janell Scroggs, Lou and Sharon Davis, Larry and Karen Rice, Randy and Kathy Brown, Scott and Rita Ballard, Linda Ballard, Jimmy and Linda Womack, Ellen Ray and myself.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Jerry Swiderski.

Chuck is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Lisa Swiderski, and Larry and Susie Swiderski, all of Orange; grandchildren, Madison, Sarah, and Elizabeth Swiderski, Robert and Michael Karr, Miranda Phillips and husband Phil, Erica Swiderski; greatgranddaughter, Claire Phillips; and brothers, Ardell and George Swiderski, both of Arkansas.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Ron Swiderski, Larry Swiderski, Phil Phillips, Steve Howard, Gary Griffin and Dale Kelley. Honorary Pallbearer will be Doug McDaniel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Elizabeth Shelton Thompson Orange Elizabeth Shelton Thompson, 78, of Orange, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She has earned her wings and she’s now dancing with the angels in Heaven.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 10, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with the Rev. Keith Royal of Winfree Baptist Church. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Rosedale, Miss. on Sept. 10, 1933, Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry Lee and Clara (Slaughter) Shelton. A member of Winfree Baptist Church, Elizabeth enjoyed Christmas and

gathering together with her family. She loved John Wayne movies, music and dancing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Bobbie Gene Shelton.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Bobby Mulholland, Cher and Tommy Outhouse, and Shani McCabe, all of Bridge City; and their father, Gerald Thompson. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brena Richard, Benji Mulholland and wife Rene, Keith Hocker, Cameron Hocker, Sarah Outhouse, and Erica Lawson; great-grandchildren, Keely Richard, Kerstin Richard and Luke Mulholland; brothers, Johnny Lee Shelton and John Wayne Shelton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd. Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759.

Edward Lee Smith Buna Edward Lee Smith, 53, of Buna, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

A Graveside Service was held Saturday, Dec. 10, at Waldrep Cemetery on Waldrep Lane in Orange with Mrs. Betty Austin, officiating.

Born in Orange on Sept. 25, 1958, Edward was the son of James and Barbara (Waldrep) Miles. He was an avid woodsman and loved fishing and hunting.

Edward is survived by his wife, Frances Colleen Smith; parents, Barbara and James Miles; daughters, Taylor Bendy and husband, Roy, and Amanda Beeson; grandchildren, Shyenne and Dakota Bendy; brother, Michael Foreman; and sisters, Kathy Foreman and Ruby Bradley.

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Panhandle Winter Kent Conwell

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Last few days, we’ve had some nippy weather, at least to my way of thinking.

Now, I know if you’re from Minnesota, North Dakota, or any of the northern most states, these past few days were probably short sleeve and flip-flop weather.

When I came down the gulf coast forty years ago, it would have been short sleeve for me also. Weather is quite a bit nippier up in Fort Worth, and a heck of a lot colder up in the Texas Panhandle.

How well I remember those Panhandle winters. And how glad I am they’re just memories.

Seems like beginning in October and lasting through March or April, it was bitter cold with the wind howling and blowing snow or rain or both with chunks of ice tossed in just to keep you on your toes.

In our little town, only the courthouse square and the two main highways crossing at one corner of the square were paved.

All the other streets were dirt, which mean come the first really wet weather, Mister Mud showed up, gouging ruts in the road almost a foot deep.

One good thing about the ruts was that they kept you from slipping and sliding off the road. The bad thing about them was it was next to impossible to pull out of them to get into your driveway.

For us youngsters who walked everywhere, the water-filled ruts were a no win situation. If you waded them, water poured down your galoshes. If you jumped them, you buried up to your knees in mud.

And speaking of galoshes, which are rubber boots over shoes, they were an exercise in futility for seldom a day passed that we didn’t inadvertently yank a stocking foot from both shoe and boot and plant it squarely in the mud.

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Gone but not forgotten....

The Orange Service League Follies show of 1968 created a friendship between Skipper Free and Ron Decker that blossomed for many years! They became involved in O.C.P. that delighted many people on stage, back stage and out front.

Ron had been a high school French and English teacher in the Houston area. His father, Thad Decker, offered him a position at the Metal Depot where he worked until his death from lung cancer.

The photo was taken on his 47th birthday on Dec. 18, 1989 with his friend Skipper Free, who gifted him with a bone hat and a rubber chicken. Ron would have been 69 years old this Sunday.

Early in the year, like idiots, all we school kids looked forward to the first snow, watching it stick against the school windows and slowly cover the ground.

Sometimes if it appeared to be thickening, the school sent the buses home earlier for the majority of the routes were over – you guessed it, dirt roads.

The rest of us, the walkers, were usually released some minutes later, and we tore screaming and shouting into the falling snow like wild heathens.

Sometimes, if the show was really heavy, I went over to Mama and Papa Conwell just across the street. Papa would take me home. Other times, a handful of us boys would carry on a running snowball fight the whole mile back to our neighborhood.

Such battles were common at recess in our small school, which sat next door to the high school. Usually sixth graders and we fifth graders stayed away from the high school crowd.

One particular day, however, the opportunity for sweet revenge came my way.

The high school boys were locked in a snowball battle with the school superintendent, who had paddled me once or twice (with more delight than I figured he should gain from administering my punishment). I was far off to one side, but I hatched a devious little plan to get back at him. I put together a solid snowball and sneaked around behind him. He was so occupied with the high

school boys, he never saw me.

Stealthily, I crept closer and closer. Finally, all I could see was his broad back. Now I had him. I savored my revenge! I drew back, and at that moment, he jumped aside, dodging a wellthrown snowball.

Guess who didn’t dodge?

It caught me right between the eyes.

I bawled and squalled. He laughed and led me to his office where he turned be over to his secretary who dried my tears.

When the kids in my class heard about my misfortune, they laughed. It went on for a week. That was how long it took my black eye to finally go away.

One winter, Jerry, Donald, and I set out to build us a small cabin where we boys could gather and while away the days.

Finding no material for a cabin, we decided to build it out of the bales of hay my uncle had under tarp. Don’t laugh. A small cave under a stay of hay can be pretty snug especially if you build a small fire for warmth like we did.

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THE RECORD

‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS

SPORTS

Preseason prediction on Texans winning division was right

AND OUTDOORS

Smith, Gothia finish third on Rayburn COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD

John Gothia subbed for his son, Hunter, this past Saturday and he and Trey Smith teamed up to capture both third place money and the big bass pot in the final Budlight event of the year. With the collegiate tournament circuit about to kickoff, Rayburn was off limits for his usual partner, Hunter Gothia, so Trey sent a call out to the bull pen and Hunter’s Dad responded in a big way.

With the lake level still dangerously low and a stiff breeze adding to the difficulty, the twenty-five teams that fished the tournament found the catching to be very much on the tough side.“We basically fished only two baits most of the day,” stated Trey, “but we fished them all over the lake over every type of structure imaginable.”

Had they been able to cull their smallest keeper, a bass that just made the 14-inch mark, they could have just as easily won the tournament. “We covered a lot of ground and only caught five keepers,” said Trey, “and we caught our last keeper bass only minutes before the three o’clock weigh-in.”

The Gopher Industrial sponsored duo weighed in 15.39 pounds. All of their fish were caught on either a Carolina rigged Baby Brush Hog or a Strike King Red Eye Shad.“John really got us over the hump with the big bass he caught on the Shad,” added Trey.“It was a 6.32-pound kicker fish that not only proved to be a difference maker, but won us an additional $240 as well.”

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Another nice redfish during a cold morning on Sabine Lake.

RECORD PHOTO: Dickie Colburn

Kaz’s Fearless Football Forecast H HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS

FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

* Class 5A Div. I—South Lake Carroll (15-0) over Fort Bend Hightower (13-2); Div. II—Cibolo Steele (15-0) over Spring Dekaney (13-2).

• Class 4A Div. I—Lake Travis (15-0) over Hewitt Midway (13-2); Div. II—Manvel (15-0) over Aledo (13-2).

• Class 3A Div. II—Wimberley (15-0) over Argyle (14-1).

• Class 2A Div I—Hempstead (14-0) over Melissa (12-1); Div. II—Refugio (14-0) over Cisco (14-0).

• Class A Div. I—Mason (14-0) over Stamford (13-2); Div. II—Tenaha (13-0) over Munday (132).

H COLLEGE BOWL GAMES * New Mexico Bowl Sat. Noon at Albuquerque, N.M.—Temple (8-4) over Wyoming (8-4).

• Potato Bowl Sat. 3:30 p.m. at Boise, Idaho—

Utah State (7-5) over Ohio (9-4).

• New Orleans Bowl Sat. 7 p.m. at New Orleans, LA.—San Diego State (8-4) over Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4).

H FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION SEMIFINALS

• Sam Houston State over Montana, North Dakota State over Georgia Southern.

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

I took quite a bit of ribbing about the column I wrote during the Labor Day weekend with the headline “This Should Be the Texans’ Big Year” where I predicted the Houston Texans would win the AFC South Division title.

I was accused of doing some mighty wishful thinking and being a cheerleader for our nearest NFL franchise and the ONLY one that have NEVER been to the playoffs .

“Nobody takes that title away from the Indianapolis Colts,” an ardent NFL fan pointed out.

At that time Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning’s health status was up in the air and unknown and the word out was that he would miss the first couple of games and would be ready to go by mid-September.

But I realized that Head Coach Gary Kubiak came within a whisker of being fired by owner Bob McNair and he had to get the Texans into the playoffs this year or he would be gone. Kubiak beefed up the offensive line with some veteran players and picked up a couple of top-rated defensive backs.

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Goose hunters enjoying plenty of action , numbers increase stubble to plowed fields where they are dining on all sorts of different foods.

Hunters with access to plowed ground and green fields have the upper hand for the rest of the season as the menu will change once these birds ready themselves for the migration back north. Green field hunts in January can be awesome as the geese load up on the protein rich grass, sometimes it’s difficult to even shoot them out of a field.

I have seen farmers drive into green fields to work and the geese will get up just long enough for the farmer to pass and then they go right back to same spot and continue eating. Late regular season hunts and early conservation season hunts will more than likely be better in these green fields.

For now though hunters will have to make due with the birds that are here and wait until January to break out the callers and unplug

their shotguns.

The only problem with having to wait until special season comes around is that there are a bunch of geese already leaving and heading back north, the special season is really only good until about Valentines day. After the middle of February these geese are spooky and flying high, not a good combination for hunters.

As for right now the hunting is good and should do nothing but get better. The next time you hear that faint noise above and look up and see that familiar line of geese in the shape of a “V” you can bet you’re not the only one looking to the sky and wondering.

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OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

I stood at the edge of my driveway with my head cocked to one side and a smile on my face, the big group of speckle bellied geese finally came into view and the picture was now complete.

I turned to walk back into my yard to continue loading my boat and I froze again, this time it was snow geese that stopped my forward progress. I don’t know what it is but it seems I hear geese almost everywhere these days, sort of like you think you hear the phone ring when you are in the shower, you are not quite sure but you have to stop and listen anyway.

For legions of waterfowl hunters the goose represents a regal and extremely challenging quarry. Many hunters believe the mature snow goose is perhaps the toughest of all game birds

to hunt, they have great eyesight and their instincts are incredible.

On a typical goose hunt most hunters take plenty of the “off colored” juveniles, they are the easiest to lure into shotgun range. Mature snows, with their noticeably whiter plumage and bigger bodies, tend to be decoy wary and much tougher to fool. A true big mature snow is indeed a trophy to be proud of as any hunter can attest to.

The flocks of these great birds have invaded the Texas coastal prairies and have afforded hunters some outstanding action. Guides along the coastal prairie have had some excellent hunts lately thanks to some foggy mornings.

The overcast skies and foggy weather make it much easier decoy these wary birds into your spread. During the second split it seems like the geese are making the transition from rice

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Kaz: Texans as predicted would end in early October, wide receiver Andre Johnson would miss more than half the games with hamstring problems and that All-Pro quarterback Matt Schaub and his backup Matt Leinart would go on injured reserve in consecutive weeks.

What I did realize was that the Texans never really played up to their full potential, started each game slowly and then came on strong in the second half only to barely lose in the final minutes because of a stupid penalty, fumble or interception.

And I knew for a fact that bringing in Orange native Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator was a gigantic plus.

In fact Houston appeared to be heading right back to mediocrity after the first six games with a 3-3 start when they magically turned things around and went on their current seven-game winning streak, jumping out to early leads and putting the opponent away in the second half.

And it didn’t matter whether Schaub, Leinart or third-string rookie T. J. Yates was at quarterback, the team made a concerted effort to eliminate stupid mistakes and turnovers and played as a smoothrunning unit both offensively and on defense. The results have been stunning.

Last weekend the Texans traveled to Cincinnati to play the Bengals, who were fighting for a wild card berth in the upcoming playoffs. And it was only Yates’ second start as an NFL quarterback and his first away from Reliant Stadium.

A Houston win coupled with a Tennessee Titans’ loss to New Orleans would give the Texans the AFC South championship. It would be their first trip to the playoffs since the Oilers won the AFC Central in 1993.

The first half looked like the Texans had reverted back to their old ways of making mistakes and falling behind early.

Two turnovers resulted in 10 Cincinnati points as the Bengals led 16-3 at halftime.

But Phillips made a few adjustments to the defense during the intermission and the Bengals managed only three points and 81 yards in the second half against the NFL’s second-ranked defense.

And while the defense was doing its job, Yates was leading a comeback. Texans linebacker Connor Barwin sacked Bengals’ rookie quarterback Andy Dalton, forcing a fumble that was recovered

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fired a six-yard TD pass to tight end Joel Dreessen.

The Texans still trailed 19-10 going into the final quarter and Yates took them on two long scoring drives, the first one for 83 yards that resulted in a Neil Rackers’ 33-yard field goal.

Yates got the ball back with 2:33 left in the game, the Texans behind 19-13 with 80 yards to go and no time outs remaining. The 24-year-old fifth-round draft choice went to work, connecting on a third-and-three with tight end Owen Daniels, who made an incredible onehanded catch to keep the drive alive.

On a third-and-15 Yates was unable to find an open receiver and took off with 44 seconds left and scrambled 17 yards to the Bengals’ 23 for a fresh set of downs.

He quickly spiked the ball to stop the clock and then threw incomplete over the middle.

His pass intended for Jacoby Jones fell incomplete, but Bengals’ Pacman Jones was called for pass interference, giving Houston a first-and-goal at the six with 12 seconds remaining. Yates threw incomplete with :08 seconds left and Cincy took a time out.

And then the play that will go down in history occurred when Yates fired a bullet over the middle to Kevin Walter who grabbed it for the touchdown to tie the score at 19-all with :02 left. Rackers’ extra point won it for Houston 20-19.

Kubiak was impressed. “It did not look like we had any chance of getting out of here with a win,” the sixth-year head coach opined to the Houston Chronicle after the game.

“But we have a young quarterback who believes in what he’s doing. He’s a great player. There’s nothing he can’t do.”

The win gave Houston franchiserecords for a season (10) and consecutive victories (7) with games remaining against Carolina at Reliant Stadium Sunday, at Indianapolis and back home for the final regular-season game with Tennessee. The Texans are assured of at least one playoff game at home.

Now the big question facing Kubiak is whether to continue to play hard for a

first-round bye or to rest some of the ailing regulars, like many teams opt to do.

Yates needs as much work as he can get, yet the Texans may want to turn over a portion of the final three games to veteran quarterbacks Jake Delhomme or Jeff Garcia.

KWICKIES…Undefeated (13-0) and top-seeded Sam Houston State will face Montana 7 p.m. Friday at Huntsville in the Football Championship Subdivision semifinal playoff game after ripping Montana State 49-13 in the quarterfinals last weekend. The winner of this game will play the winner between Georgia Southern and North Dakota State in the FCS championship game.

This Korner is happy that Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III (RG3) won this year’s Heisman Trophy. His performance in the Bears’ upset victory over Oklahoma and then Texas locked the award up for the talented signal-caller.

The Baltimore Ravens, with their 24-10 victory over winless Indianapolis Sunday, extended their winning streak at home this season to seven games. The Ravens have one home game remaining—against the Cleveland Browns—so look for the streak to go to 8.

The New York Jets have won five of their last seven games, including three in a row with their 37-10 victory over Kansas City Sunday. None of their last five opponents has a winning record.

There are some familiar names of high schools involved in this weekend’s state championship games—Class 5A Div. I (South Lake Carroll) Div. II (Cibolo Steele); Class 4A Div. I (Lake Travis); Class 3A Div. II (Wimberley); Class 2A Div. II (Refugio); Class 1A Div. II (Tenaha).

JUST BETWEEN US…It looks like Milwaukee Brewers’ star Ryan Braun will have his back up against the wall after testing positive for a substance prohibited under Major League Baseball’s drug policy. MLB’s drug policy states that a player cannot simply deny that he intentionally used a prohibited substance, but that he “must provide objective evidence in support of his denial.” If the positive test is upheld, MLB will announce a 50game suspension for Braun which would start at the beginning of the 2012 season.

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Colburn: Gothia and Smith schedules for the upcoming year and will fish at least three different circuits in 2012. Starting in January they will fish Bass-N-Bucks, Bass Champs and Anglers Quest.In addition, Hunter will be fishing for Lamar on the collegiate level. One thing about it….if the occasion arises, they’ve got a heck of a reliever waiting on a call!

I have seen a lot of the bass fishermen that fished Jonathan Simon’s popular river circuit this past year all over the river this past week. I haven’t

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try another spot!

The past two days we have easily exceeded the fifty fish mark on reds by noon and that includes spending part of that time limiting on trout still working under the gulls in the middle of the ICW. We have just worn them out from the mouth of Phoenix Lake all the way to East Pass.

In the mornings we have done best fishing shallow flats and the smaller drains emptying the marshes. In the evenings, the reds are stacking up on straight runs of shore-

seen many of them catching bass, but at the same time I haven’t seen many of them trying to catch a bass. Just like everyone else, they have been taking advantage of the absolutely incredible redfish bite of late.

The numbers alone are mind boggling, but the most impressive thing about this seemingly non-stop bite is the average size of the redfish. If you are catching only undersized redfish it is because you are addicted to getting a bite on every cast and just refuse to

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Many Thanks To All That Helped For “The City of Refuge” Benefit The American Legion Post 49 for the use of their hall.

Jamie McCabe, my nephew for providing the sound system all day. The bands Three Legged Dawg, Cajun Harmony and Cowlick. Great music groups.

The following businesses and individuals for auction items:

Farmers Mercantile Danny’s Grocery Store Market Basket K&C Pawn Shop Grapevine Academy, Nederland Giglio Distributing Co. Crawdad’s Ceramics & Sweets J.B.’s BBQ Bealls Dept. Store Disabled American Veterans Blockbuster HEB Gene Hofford Bojangles Halmark Store Walmart Larry McCabe Horseman Store Gopher Industrial Cajun Corner Chris Moore Also, other individuals who donated desserts and other food items.

Gene Hofford, James Haybeck and Wayne Trahan for cooking all the chicken.

All the ladies that helped prepare and serve the food and the help for selling tickets at the door.

Johnny Gill for being the auctioneer.

If you were unable to attend and would like to make a donation, you may do so by sending it to The City of Refuge, P.O. Box 1804, Vinton, La. 70668.

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If I left someone out I apologize and thanks again for attending and donating.

We raised over $9000 as of that day.

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line on both the upstream and downstream side of major cuts like Burton’s Ditch or some of the larger drains in Black’s bayou.

The same thing is taking place in front of Bridge, Whiskey and Willow bayou, but most folks see no need to make that run right now. There has been no special bait needed to exploit this bite. I have seen a lot of local anglers doing well with Rat-L-Traps and Hoginars as well as GULP, but this is a good opportunity to use up all of those old tails that never worked as well as you hoped they would.

We have caught redfish and trout up to seven pounds this week fishing four inch Sea Shads and Flats Minnows in Bug Juice, Chicken on a chain, and Stinky pink, but everyone has their own favorite color.

When the tide is pouring out we are fishing a 3/8ths ounce head, but for the most part a ¼ ounce head gets the nod. I have been fishing the Yellow Mouth jigs with the ringed shank a lot lately and, as advertised, they have saved us a lot of plastic.

The one exception to fishing tails exclusively, thus far, has been that we are still catching our largest trout fishing the deep breaks in the river with the Maniac Mullet or a Swim Bait. We only had three specks over six-pounds the last three trips, but all of them were caught deep on one of those two baits.

It has been a little on the cold side most mornings, but the bite is worth a little shivering. Remember…..Don’t pass up those birds in the ICW in your rush to run to the lake.

They are working over some very nice trout both early and late!

Hitters, Inc. to host active seminar On Monday, Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, Junior College Baseball Coaches and Professional Scouts will host an active seminar at Hitters, Inc. indoor training facility in Bridge City.

Registration is now underway for players who are juniors and senior prospects, even if the prospect has already signed. This is a great event to learn from some of the best in the region, if not the entire USA. A classroom seminar, with PowerPoint presentations on hitting and pitching; out door skills and drills training to enhance the overall skill; and, weather permitting, an afternoon controlled ball game so each player can be evaluated live on the player field will be available.

Louisiana State UniversityEunice, Wharton College, Galveston College, Baton Rouge College, San Jancinto College and Angelina College have committed to attend to teach.

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Entergy reminds you to be safe, save energy when lighting the holidays This is the time of year when many of us pull holiday decorations out of the attic and make plans for meaningful time with children, family and friends. At Entergy, we want to share important safety and energy-saving tips as you light up the season.

“We care about the safety of our customers, so our most important message is to respect electricity at all times,” said Jerry Irvine, a senior safety specialist for line crews at Entergy Texas, Inc. “When putting up outdoor lights, stay away from overhead power lines and the line that brings service to your home. Use a fiberglass or wooden ladder that doesn’t conduct electricity. If you have a live tree inside, make sure it stays fresh and green – the needles should be hard to pull off. And always inspect your lights before you use them – if the cords are worn or frayed, throw them away.”

Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show an estimated 260 structure fires annually are caused by Christmas trees, and another 170 are caused by faulty holiday lighting. Together they caused 21 deaths in 2009.

“Following safety guidelines can make sure you and your family stay safe, and that you get to enjoy this time with those you care about,” said Vernon Pierce, customer service director for Entergy Texas, Inc. He added that energy-efficient lighting also can save customers money on their electricity costs, which goes a long way this time of year.

“Finances get tight this time of year for most of us,” Pierce said. “We care about helping customers keep electricity costs as low as possible. Using lights that use less power can help.

Light-emitting diode – or LED – bulbs have become a popular choice for holiday decorating and save electricity. In fact, LED bulbs use up to 90 percent less energy than an incandescent or traditional bulb to produce the same amount of light.” For more information, visit energystar.gov.

“From our family to yours—be safe, save energy and have a happy holiday season,” Pierce said.

Inside lighting: · If using a live tree, make sure it is fresh and green, with needles that are hard to pull from the branches. · Place the tree in a stand with water, well away from heaters or the fireplace. Check water daily. · Examine all lights before putting them on the tree or using them in other home decorations. Do not use lights with frayed wiring or loose sockets and make sure they have been tested for safety by an independent testing laboratory. · For greater efficiency and safety, use smaller, cool-burning LED lights. · Make sure all light sockets have bulbs in them. Children are fascinated by lights and could put their fingers in empty sockets. · Keep bulbs from touching tree branches. Never burn candles on or near the tree and never use flammable decorations. · Never use lights on a metallic tree. If the lights become faulty, the entire tree could be electrified. · Be careful not to overload extension cords, outlets or even whole circuits in the house. · Turn off decorative lighting when you leave the room. · Place wires where they can not trip anyone. Do not run them under rugs.

Outside lighting: · Make sure the lights are designated for outdoor use. · Use a non-conducting fiberglass or wooden ladder when working with strings of lights. Also, stay clear of all overhead wires. · Do not replace bulbs when the electricity is on. · Never let light bulbs touch flammable materials such as plastic or dry grass and leaves. · For outside use, work only with three-wire grounded extension cords. · Use rubber gaskets in light sockets or hang sockets downward to keep water out. · Keep connections and lights off the ground by hanging them over wooden stakes. · Turn outside holiday lights off when away from home or asleep.

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What to do when beginning an exercise regimen Staff Report

For The Record

At the dawn of a new calendar year, many people decide it’s time to turn over a new leaf and shed those extra pounds that accumulated over the previous 12 months. The resolve to lose weight is perhaps never stronger than at the beginning of a calendar year, when the holiday season has passed but those added inches on the waistline remain.

Though it’s noble to want to lose weight and improve health, regardless of what time of year it is, there are precautions men and women should take before beginning a new exercise regimen.

Visit your physician. It’s best to get a full physical before beginning an exercise regimen.

A full physical can reveal if you have any health problems that might limit what you should and shouldn’t be doing at the gym. If anything turns up, your physician can develop a plan of attack for you to address the issue. If nothing turns up, then your doctor will probably give you the green light to go forward with few, if any, limitations.

Conduct a self-assessment. Once you’ve visited the doctor and received the go-ahead to start working out, do an honest self-assessment to see where you are in terms of fitness. Walk a mile and time yourself. Do as many push-ups and sit-ups as possible, but be careful to stretch and not push yourself. This self-assessment should not be demanding. Instead, the goal is to gauge where you are and how your body feels when doing some simple exercises.

Establish your goals. The goal of most people beginning a new exercise regimen is to lose weight. However, there are other incentives as well. For example, some people might be starting to train for a marathon or another sporting event. Whatever the reason, know why you’re

getting started, as such goals can help you monitor your progress as the year goes on.

Start slowly. Caution should reign supreme when beginning an exercise regimen. Diving into the deep end at the onset increases the risk of injury, which could limit activity for months to come. First get your body acclimated to exercise, then gradually challenge yourself as you see fit.

Leave time to recover. Though it might feel rejuvenating to get back to exercising, it’s important for everyone, but especially those who are just starting, to allow themselves some time to recover. Allow your muscles and joints to recover between workout sessions. Frequency of sessions can increase as your body gets acclimated, but at first allow a day or two between sessions so your body can recover.

Listen to your body. Exercising after a long hiatus from routine exercise won’t be easy, and your body is likely going to tell you that through certain aches and pains, if not nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath. If any of these symptoms appear, take a break. This could be your body telling you that you’re asking too much and you need to take your foot off the gas pedal for a little while.

Consider hiring a personal trainer. Many people are overwhelmed when entering a gym after a long time away. If you find yourself intimidated or simply don’t know where to begin, hire a personal trainer. Many charge by-thesession, so you can learn which machines to use and how to use them after a session or two and then continue working out on your own. If joining a gym as a new member, the gym might offer a couple of complementary personal training sessions. If so, take full advantage of this offer.

When beginning a new exercise regimen, don’t forget to let caution reign until your body has adjusted to this healthy lifestyle.

Holiday shopping minus the crowds Staff Report

For The Record

For serious shoppers and hardcore bargain hunters, battling the crowds and enduring the endless lines on Black Friday are simply traditions that usher in the holiday shopping season.

For the rest of us, the idea of rising at 3 a.m. on the morning after Thanksgiving and heading out into the night to compete for gifts and assorted holiday goods with thousands of zealous consumers is nothing short of a nightmare. But for the truly squeamish, whose goal is to avoid even the hint of a crowd, there are indeed ways to purchase every gift on your list without encountering hordes of holiday shoppers.

The most obvious strategy for avoiding the masses is to shop online. According to surveys conducted by public opinion pollsters Rasmussen Reports and BIGresearch, in 2010 nearly 64 percent of American adults did at least a portion of their shopping on the Web. Increasingly, people of all age s are opting to shop online not only to find better prices, but because purchasing via the Internet is convenient, fast and enables consumers to perform quick and accurate product and price comparisons. And with so many online retailers offering free shipping during the holiday season, many consumers see little reason to step inside a brick-and-mortar establishment.

However, even diehard e-shoppers recognize

that there is something to be said for choosing a gift on site and in person; for taking the time to see and touch an object to determine its suitability. Whether you’re heading out in search of a dazzling diamond or a set of new dishtowels, here are some tips for avoiding shopping crowds: Shop all year round. It’s harder to sidestep the throngs of holiday shoppers during the peak season between October and late December. By picking up gifts throughout the year, you can take advantage of sales and avoid full parking lots and long lines. What’s more, year-round holiday shopping means that your gift budget gets spread out over the course of an entire year rather than a few short months.

Shop when the crowds are elsewhere.

The busiest holiday shopping periods are in the late afternoon or early evening and, of course, on weekends. If you can shop at lunchtime or take a few hours off during the workday, chances are good that stores will be far less crowded. Other good times to shop are during popular televised sporting events or television shows.

Shop with purpose. If you know what you’re shopping for and have a good idea where to get it, there’s a greater likelihood that you can get in and out of the store quickly -- and without blowing your budget on unnecessary items that catch your eye.

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10:30 a.m. - Pre-School Story Time ages 3 - 5 yrs at R. C. Miller Memorial Library 1605 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409838-6606 10:30 a.m. - Story Time, Arts & Crafts at Willard Library 3590 E Lucas Drive, Beaumont, 409-838-6606 10:30 a.m. - Weekly Story Time at Theodore Johns

Branch Library 4255 Fannett Road, Beaumont, 409-8386606 11:30 a.m. - Orange County Red Hot Flasher Christmas Party, Brown Center. 409886-1609.

5:00 p.m. - Holiday Open House at W. H. Stark House 610 West Main, Orange, 409.883.0871 5:00 p.m. - Wesley UMC A Tast of Christmas: A Feast of Roast Beef at Wesley United

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Dec 15 - Thursday December 15 - Thursday 7:30 a.m. – Better Business Bureau Morning Mix Tour Stop in Jasper at MobilOil Federal Credit Union 465 East Gibson Street , Jasper, 409-835-5951 X 117 9:00 a.m. – Walking Club at McFaddin Ward 1906 Calder, Beaumont, 409-838-1902 10:00 a.m. - Holiday Open House at W. H. Stark House 610 West Main, Orange, 409.883.0871 11:00 a.m. - CASA of Southeast Texas Day at Chili’s at Chili’s 110 IH 10 South, Beaumont, 409-832-1253 12:00 p.m. - Pink Power Network Support Group at Baptist Hospital Dauphin Center 740 Hospital Drive, Ste. 140, Beaumont, 409-833-3663 4:00 p.m. - Free Tutoring at Elmo Willard Branch Library 3590 E. Lucas , Beaumont, 409-892-4988 4:30 p.m. - Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Mix and Mingle John Wayne & Company at John Wayne & Company Hair Salon 8095 Phelan Suite C, Beaumont, 409-838-6581 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Pageant at St. Anne’s School 375 N 11th Street, Beaumont, 409832-5939 6:00 p.m. - Gladys City Nights/ Holidaze Redux - Guest Speaker Diana Rose, “The Amazing Quilter” at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown 5500 University Dr., Beaumont, 409-8350823 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. - Infant / Child CPR at a.m.erican Red Cross 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644 6:00 p.m. - Pink Power Network Support Group at Julie Rogers Gift of Life 2390 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409833-3663 7:00 p.m. - The Commodores

Live in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-643-7508 7:00 p.m. - Kevin Fowler in Concert at Whiskey River 3871 Stagg, Beaumont, (409) 832-2999

Dec 16 - Friday December 16 - Friday 7:00 a.m. - Warrior Run at Health and Wellness Center Fitness Floor 3030 North, Beaumont, 409-899-7777 7:00 a.m. Kountze Big Thicket Trade Days at Hwy 69 North, Kountze, 409-2463413 12:00 p.m. - The Benefits of Pet Therapy at Olga Wiess Auditorium 3555 Stagg Drive, Beaumont, 409-212-5641 5:30 p.m. - Warrior Run at Health and Wellness Center Fitness Floor 3030 North, Beaumont, 409-899-7777 7:00 p.m. - American Legion Post 49 pool tournament.

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7:00 p.m. - Charlie Daniels in Concert and special guests Trapper Joe & Trigger Tommy The Swa.m.p People at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-643-7508 7:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Whimsy Christmas Tree at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409866-0399 7:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-7277258 7:37 p.m. - ‘Yuletide,’ Orange Community Players. 409882-9137.

8:30 p.m. - The Rick Show: Featuring Ken Wiebush at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Rd # 9B, Beaumont, (409) 8662288 10:00 p.m. - Club Salsa at The Gig 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-839-1808 December 17 - Saturday Dec 16 - Saturday 7:00 a.m. - Kountze Big Thicket Trade Days at Hwy 69 North, Kountze, 409-246-3413 8:30 a.m. - Twogether Mar-

Hitters From Page 4B Scouts from the Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Toronto Bluejays, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and MLB Scouting Bureau have also confirmed their attendance.

High School coaches from all over Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana; numerous current college players from the SEC, Big 12, Southland and Sunbelt conferences; and players from LSU, Ole Miss, Baylor, University of Texas, Texas A&M, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Texas State and many more plan on attending as well.

Dr. Kyle Daigle, a neurologist from Dallas will also attend this seminar.

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119 or 122 9:00 a.m. - Commencement Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Engineering at Lamar University: Montagne Center 4400 South ML King Junior Parkway, Beaumont, 409-880-1881 9:00 a.m. - Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid at American Red Cross 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-8321644 9:35 a.m. - Sleigh Ride Spin at Health and Wellness Center 3030 North Street , Beaumont, 409-899-7777 10:00 a.m. - Merry Maids collect donations of Blankets, Sheets, & Pillows at The Salvation Army Homeless Shelter 2350 I-10 East, Beaumont, 409-350-1268 10:00 a.m. - Pancakes with Santa at Health and Wellness Center 3030 North Street , Beaumont, 409-899-7777 11:00 a.m. - Painting with a Twist: Christmas Baby at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-8660399 1:30 p.m. - Commencement Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Engineering at Lamar University: Montagne Center 4400 South ML King Junior Parkway, Beaumont, 409-880-1881 2:00 p.m. - Keith Carter Book

Signing : “From Uncertain to Blue” at Barnes and Noble Parkdale Mall 4155 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont 7:00 p.m. - Travis Matte and The Kingpins in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-643-7508 7:30 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Date Night! Tiger Eyes Set at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409866-0399 7:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-7277258 7:37 p.m. - ‘Yuletide,’ Orange Community Players. 409882-9137.

8:00 p.m. - Britt Goodwin’s “The Remember When Orchestra” at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Rd # 9B, Beaumont, (409) 866-2288 December 18 - Sunday Dec 18 - Sunday 10:50 a.m. - ‘Mary, Did You Know?’ Faith United Methodist, 8608 MLK Drive in Orange, 409-886-1291.

7:00 a.m. - Big Thicket Trade Days in Kountze, 409-2463413 10:15 a.m. - Lessons & Carols, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 409-832-3405.

6:00 p.m. ‘The Night Before Christmas,’ McDonald Memorial Baptist Church (corner of South and Broad St. In West Orange), 409-8833974.

6:00 p.m. - Emmanuel, Orange First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 MLK Drive in Orange, 409-883-4674.

6:00 p.m. - La Posada Christmas Mark’s Church, 409-8323405.

December 19 - Monday Dec 19 - Monday 10:00 a.m. - William Diamond Chapter of the Daughters of the a.m.erican Revolution, 4464 Memorial Drive in Orange. 409-735-5253.

8:00 p.m. - Night and Day Orchestra, Logon Cafe, 409-8321529.

December 20 - Tuesday Dec 20 - Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Stroll, Shangri La Botanical Gardents & Nature Center, 409760-9113.

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BRIEFS McDonald Memorial Baptist to host Christmas program McDonald Memorial Baptist Church invites the public to a special Christmas music program on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. “the Night before Christmas”, will be presented by the Sanctuary Choir, directed by Pam Nugent, Minister of Music. The church is located on the corner of South and Broad Streets in West Orange. For more information, please call the church office at 8833974.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene to host Emmanuel

Orange First Church of the Nazarene, located at 3810 MLK Drive in Orange, will host Emmanuel, a concert drama, on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. For more information please call the church office at 883-4674.

Faith UMC to host Christmas musical Faith United Methodist Church, located at 8608 MLK Drive in Orange, will present the Christmas musical and drama “Mary, Did You Know?” on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10:50 a.m.

Pastor Tony Hoefner, Choir Director, Cheri Bouillion, and Faith UMC Chancel Choir would like to invite everyone to come hear the message of Christmas through music and drama. Mu-

sical numbers include well known Christmas carols and newer songs such as “Jesus, Messiah,” “Mary, Did You Know?” and will conclude with “Hallelujah Chorus.”

For more information please call the church office at 8861291, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

Listen to the Lights 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 synchronized to music without leaving your car. Tune your radio to 103.1 to enjoy the musical display. The final Family Nights is Dec. 17. The show is active from 6-9:30 p.m., Friday - Sunday. For additional dates contact 409-786-1575 or www.LightsAtPineforest.org

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.

Christmas Christianity Pastor Clay Faulk Special To The Record Are you ready for the Christmas holidays? Did you begin before or after Thanksgiving? Again this year we saw the Black Friday sales begin on Thursday.

People stood in line and rushed to get the goodies they wanted at a bargain price. They rushed in and claimed as much as they could. My niece fought the crowd and had to sit on an item to stake her claim while waiting for a cart to haul it to the checkout.

Wow! That made me wonder. Maybe this year, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, could the same thing happen at church?

Could we wake up early on Sunday morning and have a crowd waiting at the door to get in even before the doors were unlocked? No, sorry. Didn’t happen! We had a good crowd, but folks weren’t pushing and shoving or spraying mace at each other to get a place in the front row.

A few years ago, President Obama claimed that America is not a Christian nation. Many people were offended and wrote in opposition. The reality is that both are right. The President’s claim is that we live in a diverse society of various beliefs and there is no “official” religion of the nation. Opponents said that the country was founded upon Christian principles and continues to be based on that foundation. Both are true.

As for me, I look at it from a statistical point of view. There was a time when Monday mornings brought a conversation about what happened at church yesterday. There was almost a type of peer pressure exerted that made people belong to a local church and attend.

Society emphasized being a churchgoer and in fact, as many politicians knew, it was good public relations to have that on their resume. But the truth is, the United States as a whole doesn’t go to church anymore. The majority of people have become content to skip out on church services for the most part.

While studies show that most people still claim to believe in God, they don’t actively worship God. It is now a choice, not an expectation. Recent studies show over 70 percent of our population doesn’t attend services on a regular basis. Even more alarming is that goes up to over 90 percent in the younger age groups.

So, the question is, what do most people in the United States worship? The answer is clear, themselves. Things are still the same as they were in Bible days. People tended to find something

other than God to worship. Moses found the people worshipping gold in the form of a calf. Elijah found people worshipping sex.

The Baal temples were where orgies were often practiced. Jesus found people worshipping their own holiness and knowledge (and wealth too). Today, consumerism and debt (the dollar and all it can buy) lead the way for your attention and loyalty. Seems that Satan (Satan is a Hebrew word meaning the Opposer or the Other) is still busy finding other things to take God’s place in people’s lives.

Honestly, things haven’t changed that much. The more things change, the more they remain the same.

So, get ready. It’s that time of year again. God reminds us again this year that Christmas is not about the stuff. Christmas is about a God who loves us enough to give us a gift. A God who gives us grace through a child (fully human/fully God). A God who reaches out to us and calls us to join Him in eternity. That is the greatest gift of all. One we cannot repay nor should anyone try. Just re-adjust your priorities and place God first in all things.

No more phony-baloney Christmas Christianity. Get real and get your priorities straight. Trust God, rely on God, talk to God, listen to God, and surrender your heart to God and you will find that Christmas comes every day of every year.

IH-10 AT HIgHwAy 62

Scripture of the Week

PASTOR LEO ANDERSON Each Sunday Morning @ 7:30 a.m.

On A.M. 1600 KOGT

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

Therefor the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14

“Eve of Nativity”

Come celebrate the miracle of his birth December 24 5:30pm - Family Service 10:30pm - Midnight Mass St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1401 W. Park Ave. Orange, TX 77630 409-883-2969

Church Sponsors H.K. Clark & Sons

Knox Clark, Hiram Clark Jr, & Philip Clark

Celebrating 50 years

4874 HWY 87 ORANGE

409-735-2448

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!

Four Area Locations

YOUR AD COULD BE HERE

Call 886-7183

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

Back to God Fresh Anointing Ministries

THE APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH presents:

Church Directory

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

Merry Christmas

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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!

TO LIST YOUR CHURCH

Call 886-7183 for more information!!

8B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 14, 2011

THE RECORD

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

Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

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.

METAL SLEIGH BED FRAME. 1 year old. $200.

Call Christy at 920-9723 or Ray at 330-5459.

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

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

LOST & FOUND FOUND FEMALE DOG, near Bessie hts. rd., medium size, dark brown & black w/ white feet, red collar, No Tags, (409) 735-6159.

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

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

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.

PECANS 3G. PAPER SHELL. 3.00lb extra. Corner of Bancroft and Cosmos St. 409-886-4424.

FREE FIRE WOOD, (409) 735-2350.

SLIM PS2 w/ 2 controllers, 2 memory cards, games, $45; Halo Special Edition X-BOX, great cond., 3 controllers, games, $80, (409) 474-0166, call or text for more info JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 90 MPH, fast & curve balls etc., paid $3,000,

I BUY JUNK CARS 886-0010 BATES

DUMP TRUCK CARPET AND RESTRETCHING TRACTOR SERVICE (409)

886-0010 313-3840 988-0638

used very little, will sell for $2,000, (409) 474-1518.

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

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

If interested call 330-2582.

SERVICES ENCHANTED CREATIONS Professional Cleaning Services, we do Spring cleaning, Real Esate set-ups, office cleaning, basic home cleaning 15 years experience in house keeping, Dependable, Affordable, references available, $10 off house cleaning special, free quotes, No Job Too Big for us to handle, ask Brenda about our Holiday Special, (409) 344-2158. www. hotbiz.ws/CLEAN

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL cleaning. Excellent references from longtime customers. 409-734-8096.

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

920-3765.

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

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

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior.

Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 9620480.

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experience the warmth of friendly people, beautiful music, and inspiring sermons. Join us at

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

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!

THE RECORD NEWS

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

ANDREA WHITNEY

I BUY JUNK CARS 886-0010

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.

You Can’t Buy Better Orange County Advertising

CARPET RESTRETCHING

(409)

221-1605

886-0010

Cell: 409.332.0930 (409) 460.0835 (409) 460-0566 (409) 433-1177

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

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 @

www.sabinetitle.com 1-800-273-5031 • 409-883-8495

H&H

HOME SERVICES

Stump Grinding RESIDENTIAL GRINDING NO JOB TOO SMALL BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS

882-9672

R&S

Tractor and Dump Truck Service

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

Truck Drivers Wanted Immediately!!!

Out of Town Specials for the Holidays

TAXI

3000 McArthur Dr. Orange, TX 77630

“Dont Fight Holiday Rush! Try us!”

SAT., McARTHUR DR., ORANGE, in parking lot in front of Parker Lumber, benefit for Edward Smith funeral expenses, 9 till 3. Links, BBQ dinners, More!

Our staff has more than 250 years of combined experience. Let the professionals help you with your next real estate transaction

735-5305 OR 886-7183

Driver

SAT., 9070 LISTON CUT OFF, OF, off hwy 1442, 7 till noon. Furniture, lots of home decor, clothes, misc.

“Before you write out the check, let us check out the title”

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. male Shih Tzu, grizzle and white, 3 years old (born 05/28/08). named “teddy.” call 920-1404.

HERE’S MY CARD! Greg

WED., Dec 14, 8til5, 4215 TULANE RD IN ORANGE. Half off sale, INSIDE, Collectable Barbies, Christmas dishes and Decorations, car topper, New Webkins, clothing, tools, misc.

719 Front St. Orange TX 77630

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

“NOW SERVING ORANGE AREA”

GARAGE SALES

$ Sign On BONUS for Experienced Drivers $ Local Work in Beaumont, Night Shift, Must have Class A CDL with “X” endorsement and 18 Wheeler or Tanker Experience Preferred.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 401K, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

800-577-8853

or Apply Online:

www.gulfmarkenergy.com

EOE

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

HARRY’S

Since 1963

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

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

886-4111

302

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302302

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302

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738-5001

302

Insured & Bonded

• Tree Removal • Tree Trimming • Haul Offs • Stump Grinding

GET A GOOD DEAL HERE! Card Ads Only $25 Per Week

(Save $4 weekly over a 2x2, 4 week minimum)

Bring your info to 333 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC, or 320 Henrietta, Orange

NRG Touch Accelerated healing through energy

Penny LeLeux Certified Quantum-Touch® Practitioner

By appointment only

409-728-5970 Penny@NRGTouch.com

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 14, 2011 • 9B

THEME: HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

See 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 626-1968. (ss) 1-2&3 BEDROOM HOMES and Apartments for rent, HUD accepted, Stringer Properties, (409) 883-3481.

THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS IN BRIDGE CITY IS OFFERING A DECEMBER SPECIAL, 2 Weeks Free Rent!

1-2 & 3 bedroom apts. available, We pay water / sewer and trash on most apartments, office located at 245 Tenny St., BC, (409) 735-7696 ~ 504-9952 ~ 474-9731.

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) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss) COMMERCIAL BC ON TEXAS AVE., small or large office spaces, CA/H, carpet, on Texas Ave., great location, price range of $300 to $600 monthly, available 1st part of Jan., call (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968 for details. (ss) HOME RENTALS 1/1 IN MAURICEVILLE, Log Cabin, in the woods, $550 monthly, Call for an appointment to see @ (409) 735-2030.

(M&R) 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.,

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Harry Aubrey Risher, Deceased, were issued on December 1, 2011, in Cause No. P16005, pending in the County Court, Orange County, Texas, to: Jerry V. Pennington.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration with Will Annexed for the Estate of Marion Luther Purcell, Deceased, were issued on October 21, 2011, in Cause No. P8536, pending in the County Court, Orange County, Texas, to: Robert Purcell.

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

c/o Jerry V. Pennington P.O. Box 2010 Orange, Texas 77631

c/o Robert Purcell 115 Moonlite Sinton, Texas 78389

DATED the 6th day of December, 2011

DATED the 7th day of December, 2011

Jerry V. Pennington

Jim Sharon Bearden

Jerry V. Pennington

Attorney at Law State Bar No.: 15759000 P.O. DRAWER 2010 ORANGE, TEXAS 77631-2010 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 996-1353

JIM SHARON BEARDEN Attorney for Robert Purcell State Bar No.: 01983000 Attorney at Law 116 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-4501 Facsimile: (409) 883-0259

PROBATE NO. P16013 ESTATE OF ROBERT ALLAN GILLINGHAM, DECEASED CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ALLAN GILINGHAM, DECEASED GREETING: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Honorable County Court of Orange County, Texas, at the Courthouse of said County, in the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, at or before 10 o'clock A.M., on the first Monday after the expiration of ten days from the date of publications of this citation by filing a written answer to a petition that was filed in said Court on November 28, 2011, in Cause No. P16013, and styled: ESTATE OF ROBERT ALLAN GILLINGHAM , DECEASED. A brief statement of the nature of the application is as follows, to-wit: APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP, as more fully shown by the application on file in the cause.

This citation shall be served by notice published once in a newspapers of general circulation in Orange County, Texas, the County in which the proceedings are pending1, said publication being not less than ten (10) days from the return date exclusive of the date of publication.

The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs.

If this citation is not served within ninety days after the date of issuance it shall be returned unserved.

ACROSS 1. Movie “Flowers in the _____” 6. ___ down, as in time 9. Follows “flip” 13. “Little House on the Prairie” character 14. University of Rhode Island 15. Queen’s headdress 16. Sacrificial spot 17. Tasseled hat 18. Court order, e.g.

19. Stop serving 21. *It has 7 or 9 branches 23. Giant thrower 24. Used in floats 25. Pacquiao’s punch, e.g.

28. Talk like a drunk 30. School of hard ______ 35. Paleozoic and Mesozoic, e.g.

37. *Coniferous tradition 39. Trinity or triad 40. www.google.com, e.g.

41. Keep yours to yourself!

43. Tel ____, Israel

(409) 735-2030. (M&R) BRIDGE CITY BRICK 3/2, fenced back yard, $1,000 monthly + dep., (409) 735-2030.

(M&R)

44. Lighted helper 46. Toy building block 47. *It’s wonderful in Bedford Falls 48. It ______ like such a good idea...

50. *It’s red on a Christmas poinsettia 52. Short for Leonard 53. Partiality 55. Aaron Rodgers, as opposed to Andrew Luck 57. *Tiny Tim creator 61. Eyesight abnormality 64. Perfect 65. Mauna ___, Hawaii 67. Rigs 69. “She _____ sea shells...”

70. It’s on your face?

71. Pro move 72. “____ and hearty” 73. Misery 74. Mandarin’s headquarters DOWN 1. Pie _ __ mode 2. Bath powder 3. *”The Nutcracker” outfit

CA/H, $695 monthly + dep., (409) 745-1115.

(409) 474-2252.

OVER AN ACRE, VICTORY HOME SALES Gardens, nice quiet neighbor4/2/2 IN LCMISD, 1717 hood, water and electric ready, Greenbriar ave., screened in cement dr., perfect homesite, patio, corner lot, $95,000, (409) $28,000 OBO, Call Mike @ 883-8389.

(409) 735-7680.

2/1/1 IN ORANGE, No hud or Pets, $575 monthly + $575 dep., (409) 313-4651. (12/7) 2412 CRABTREE, W.O. 2/1/1.

Did not flood. Shady, privacy 2/1 - 1306 CURTIS IN OR- fence in backyard. Make Offer.

ANGE. No indoor pets. $570/ 409-351-3259. month + dep. 409-670-0112.

BY OWNER, 4/2 IN BC, on MOBILE HOME RENTALS 2 lots, below market, all new BC AREA , as little as $30 daily inside, 255 Turner Lane, for rooms, M.H.’s by day or #105,000, (409) 735-7163. week, starting at $30 a day or (1/7/12) weekly, 735-8801 or 734-7771. (cctfn) RANCH HOUSE & 5 ACRES, 3/1 w/ screened porch, 2 liv2 BEDRMS. WITH 2 FULL ing areas, beautiful pasture, BATHS, Mobile Home, CA/H, LCMISD, WOODRIDGE LAND, located in Shady Estates, BC, (409) 745-1115. $650 monthly + dep., references req., (409) 474-1518.

OWNER FINANCE. 1302 Irvin 3/1/1, fenced yard, hard wood ‘06, 3/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from floors. $45,900. Down $3,500 schools, Large lot, W./D hook- PDI 455.64. Call 409-504-5945. ups, No Pets, $550 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735LAND & LOTS 6701. (12/21) 23 ACRES, livestock & mobiles OK, LCMISD, MMUD water & NICE 3/2 (full baths) IN BC, sewer available, wooded and laundry room, stove & refirg., quiet, WOODRIDGE LAND,

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES GLEN PEVETO, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of JAMES GLEN PEVETO, Deceased, were issued on the 2nd day of December, 2011, in Cause No. P16002, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division, to: ZELDA VLYNN PEVETO KEPLEY and DEVEN ANN PEVETO MICHAEL. The residence of such Co-Executrix's is as follows: Zelda Vlynn Peveto Kepley 4799 Sand Pit Road, Orange, TX 77632.

Deven Ann Peveto Michael 4650 CJK Ranch Road Orange, TX 77630 All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law.

Dated: December 7, 2011

CIVIL CITATION - CCVPUBWD 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 Enlarged forbyproofing. who issued this citation 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next followingActual the expiration size:of1forty-two col. xdays 5" from the date of issuance of this and petition, aindefault judgement may be Tocitation be published taken against you.

Record Newspapers YouThe are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. on the 03/03/2010 Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being JANUARY 2, 2012.

Said PLEASE ANSWER may FAX be filed ANY at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave., or by

BY Texas 77630. mailingCORRECTIONS it to 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, Said PETITION ORIGINAL PETITION 5 P.M. MONDAY was filed and docketed in the Honorable 260th District before date Court of Orangepublication County, Texas at the District Clerk's Office at the Orange County Courthouse 801 W. Division Ave., Orange, to 735-7346 Texas on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 in the following styled and numbered case: Thanks.

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

# VS. 735-7346 Kimberly Kane 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 Deputy

KAREN JO VANCE, Clerk, County Court, Orange County, Texas

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.

1Probate

Coade 33(f)(3)

AUTOMOBILES

‘02 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4 FULLY LOADED! Power steering, power brakes, power windows.

Call 409-779-335

409•745•3868 or Cell 767•0361

‘68 FORD MUSTANG. GT ‘90 FORD F-150, straight 6, 5 Fastback, Automatic, runs spd. manual trans., good cond., and drives well, Price $6950, $1,600; ‘98 Dodge Dakota, for details mail me at stephbo2@msn.com / 512-782- v-8, 5 speed man. trans., good cond., A/C, needs power steer4586.

NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST

for proofing.

On November 28, 2011, Entergy Texas, Inc.Enlarged (“Entergy Texas”) filed its STATEMENT OF INTENT AND APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES AND RECONCILE FUEL COSTS Entergy Texas filed its Application with the Public Utility CommisActual size: (“Application”).

1 col. x 4.5" sion of Texas (“Commission”) and with those municipal authorities in its service territory that have original jurisdiction over Entergy Texas’ To be published in electric rates.

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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.

PLEASE FAX ANY CORRECTIONS BY its Application, Entergy Texas is, among other things: 12InNOON TUESDAY before publication date * 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 to 735-7346 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 overallThanks. 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.

FAX # 735-7346

* 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.

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2X4.25” To theActual extent anysize: 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 To be published in distribution cost recovery factor are implemented in the future.

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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.

PLEASE FAX ANY CORRECTIONS BY 5 P.M. MONDAY to 735-7346 Thanks.

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:

Rate Class

FAX # 735-7346

Residential Service

Number of Customers Test Year Adjusted

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

82

10.77%

3.63%

1,689

20.38%

15.70%

411,993

15.32%

8.09%

Lighting Service Total Retail

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13.42%

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

BRIEF FOR PUBLICATION The following statement shall be incorporate in any Citation for Publication up Defendant, MICHAEL TRAHAN:

Shanell Breaux, Deputy

Luxury Style--tan leather interior--whole new AC unit with all new parts and warranty on same--rides great and looks great, well maintained and dependable 121k miles, $5500 call 409-651-4770

Dryer), some furniture, CA/H, 30’ x 30’ shop, On Hwy 1442 N. of IH-10 Reduced to $189,500.

PS/B, good motor, no oil leakage, real workhorse, $3,000 OBO, ask for Ruth @ (409) 7357353

* 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.

DEVEN ANN PEVETO MICHAEL Co-Independent Executrix

Lindsey

ing pump, $1,200, (409) 221‘98 FORD TAURUS: motor, 0798 or 735-9729.

MOBILES OK!, 1.282 acres on 3.0 V-6, asking $350 OBO; 2 wooded lots in Mauriceville, Whole car, $500, for more ‘97 FORD F-150, excelLCMISD, MUDD water and info call (409) 221-9996. lent cond., Ext. cab, V-6 A/C, sewer available, financing avail$6,000, (409) 499-2128.

‘01 KIA RIO 4 DR., A/C, able, WOODRIDGE LAND, great gas milage, $2,000, (409) 745-1115.

CUSTOM RIMS, 15”, off ‘86 (409) 499-2128.

Camero, $300, (409) 883-4992 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE ‘99 PONTIAC GRAND AM. or 221-4610.

RENT TO OWN! ‘96 $2,500 OBO. Call 409-882QUIET COUNTRY FLEETWOOD 3/2 (full baths), 0774.

CA/H, all appliances, fresh LIVING! paint, roomy, nice Mobile home ‘T R U C K S & VA N S at #202 Park St. in Shady Estates M.H. park, $13,000, ‘88 CHEVROLET P.U., runs 3/2/3CP, Ofisd, 1 1/2 owner financing w/ $3,500 good, $1,200, 543-8089 or story home on 2.24 down, 2 years on balance, can 886-7329. acres, all appliances be moved or remain in nice park, call (409) 474-2252 to ‘'85 CHEVY C-10, V-8, LWB, (including Washer & see.

A/C, C. player, auto trans.,

Entergy Texas is proposing to add two new rate schedules or riders as follows:

Deven Ann Peveto Michael

By: Charlean

(409)735-5041.

Tariff Revisions

ZELDA VLYNN PEVETO KEPLEY Co-Independent Executrix

TO: Michael Trahan

Solution from last week’s puzzle

430 HOLLY ST., BC, lots 28 29 - 25’ of 27 and 15’ of 30, $30,000, water and sewer tap paid; 450 Holly, 1 bedrm. house, zone B, buy ALL for $50,000, No Owner Finance, 2/2 W/CARPORT, storage shed, covered porch, $10,000, 1999 CADILLAC owner financing w/ $3,000 down, can be moved or remain DeVILLE in nice park, call (409) 474-2252 to see.

PEARL WHITE

Zelda Vlynn Peveto Kepley

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and official seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, on November 28, 2011

By Shanell Breaux

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. (12/15)

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58. Worth a million dollars?

59. Jailbird’s home 60. Curly-leafed cabbage 61. Magician, in the olden days 62. Allah’s cleric 63. ____-de-camp 66. Big head 68. Precedes senator

sion 38. Competitive advantage 42. Like water with detergent 45. Guerillas 49. Loud noise 51. *He’ll be back again some day 54. Lopsided 56. Verdi’s opus 57. *Christmas goose,

4. Angry 5. *”White Christmas” and “Silent Night,” e.g.

6. Magic dragon 7. *”...I heard him exclaim, ‘___ he drove out of sight...”

8. Whatchamacallit 9. Dog name 10. Batman’s cave, e.g.

11. Black and white killer 12. Beaten by walkers 15. Dweller without mortgage 20. Pigsty contents 22. Member of the Benevolent Order 24. Scallops 25. *Central to nativity scene 26. _____ from the ashes 27. Cleanse 29. Europe/Asia mountain divide 31. Type of test 32. Law, but not criminal 33. Chef Ramsay’s tool 34. *Number of Kwanzaa days 36. Give certain impres-

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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