Webcountyrecord121813

BEST FISHING IN TEXAS Dickie Colburn Page 1B

SPORTS NEWS & OPINION

OUTDOORS WEEKLY Capt. Chuck Uzzle Page 6B

JOE KAZMAR

Page 2B

Merry Christmas From Your Friends At The Record

County Record Vol. 53 No. 37

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

County agrees Orange Ship at Agatha Christie House to fill job vacancy Debby Schamber For The Record

Orange County Commissioners have tried to keep spending to a minimum, but sometimes are forced to be flexible.

One of their efforts has included not filling job openings, but on Monday during a meeting, they were forced to fill a vacancy in the AgriLife Extension Service . The job was vacated on Dec. 6 by Marie Kenney, a county extension agent over 4-H youth development.

Dr. Dale Fritz, of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, told commissioners it is a valuable and needed position in the office. The person hired will need a minimum of bachelor’s degree and must have or be working towards a master’s degree. There is a base salary of $28,913 and a $3,000 travel allowance. A portion of the salary is paid by the state.

“How many observe Christ’s birthday!

How few, His precepts!”

Benjamin Franklin

H • SHERLOCK BREAUX Page...................... 4A • Obituaries Page.......................8A •Dicky Colburn Fishing...................1B • CHURCH NEWS Page......................7B • CLASSIFIED ADS Page.....................10B

THE RECORD DIGITAL EDITION ONLINE NOW

Fritz said he will immediately begin searching for a replacement.

He hopes to have the position filled by Thibodeaux March.

But, first he will return to commissioner’s court for final approval.

Commissioners also approved a travel request for Paula Tacker and Roy Stanford to attend the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Centennial Conference Jan. 8-9 at Texas A&M University in College Station. State funds will cover hotel and travel expenses.

Dwayne Gordy, of the Community Development Education Foundation, gave a presentation to inform commissioners about the new sections of the Texas Transportation Code. Gordy stated the county could benefit from applying to the available $400,000 in funding prescribed in the legislation.

However, the county must first follow guidelines. First of all, they need to create an amended road condition report. They must also create a reinvestment zone. Finally, they need to also have a transportation plan.

However, first to complete these tasks, they must also create an advisory board. The board has to consists of at least one person to represent oil and gas and at least two county taxpayers.

The county plans to hold a public hearing by the end of December.

In other county business, filing into the minutes of the court was a direct deposit from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts in the amount of $338,116. These funds represent the half cent sale and use allocation for the month of October. They have been credited to the general operating fund.

According to Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux, the county has collected about $2,000 more than this time last year.

There have not been any announcements as to any acCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Lt. Marshall Lee

Glenda Dyer

For The Record

Huw and Martha Howells of Orangefield were surprised to see a touch of Orange, Texas, when they visited crime writer Agatha Christie’s home in Devon, England, this summer.

In the home’s library is a mural painted by Lt. Marshall Lee of the United States Navy showing the route his landing craft infantry (LCI) ship took out of the Orange shipyard in February 1943 on the way to North Africa, Sicily and on to England to participate in the DDay events.

“The mural began in the left corner of the library as you entered, so the first thing I saw was the words Orange, Houston and Galveston,” Martha said.

“I could not believe what I was seeing, because the last thing I expected to see was Orange, Texas, commemorated in a mural on a wall in a room of Agatha Christie’s house in Devon, England.”

Martha said the docent working in the library was excited to talk with somebody from one of the American cities included in the mural and said the story of their meeting would enhance her tours in the future.

The docent tried to find a photo of the mural showing the Orange, Houston and Galveston site but could not, and the Howells were not allowed to take their own photo because of the house rules.

Martha and Huw were in England visiting his parents’ home at Lands End when they toured the Agatha Christie house which was about 100 miles away.

Huw was born in Wales and grew up in Crowborough 35 miles south of London. He came to Texas in the mid-1980s because his parents lived in Beaumont at that time. This is where he met Martha, who is an English and language arts teacher at Orangefield Junior High School and a fan of Agatha Christie’s writings.

Lt. Marshall Lee was the second commanding officer of LCI 96, which was part of a flotilla made up of 24 landing craft infantry ships built by Consolidat-

Orangefield teacher Martha Howells stands outside Agatha Christie House in Devon, England.

Mural painted by Marshall Lee in Agatha Christie House library.

This part of the mural shows the Orange-built LCI 96 moored in the river Dart below Agatha Christie’s house. The mural segment that says Orange was done in this same type style as the Darthmouth, England, shown here.

ed Steel Corp. in Orange. After the units were commissioned, they assembled in Galveston where they were formed into Flotilla 10. In February 1943 the flotilla departed from Galveston and sailed on

to Key West, Fla., and eventually across the Atlantic.

During the fall of 1943, Agatha ChrisORANGE SHIP Page 3A

First Baptist historic dome gets new lease on life David Ball

For The Record

Here is the church; Here is the steeple. Open the door; See all the people.

Except this church has a dome rather than a steeple.

The city of Orange Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday afternoon to discuss and ultimately approve a new dome for the old First Baptist Church of Orange building at Green Avenue and Fifth Street. The structure now

houses the Center for Stark Cultural Venues after the congregation built a new home on MLK Drive and moved there.

Jimmie Lewis, director or planning and community development, gave the commission a presentation on the dome. The current aluminum dome was erected in the 1940s. Over time, it has collected various dents, wrinkled panels and leaking caulking that would get the church’s interior wet.

The new dome will have a good, permanent waterproof

surface underneath and a zinc tile exterior.

According to information from Zinc Sheet Environmental Profile: Roofs made from zinc sheet can last for centuries It is 100 percent recyclable Zinc is aesthetically pleasing Zinc sheets has also been shown to provide shielding properties that can reduce electromagnetic radiation exposure The original dome was erected in 1914 when the

The old dome of the former First Baptist Church of Orange will be replaced with a zinc tile , waterproof dome. The structure now houses the Center for Stark Cultural Venues after the congregation built a new home on MLK Drive and moved there.

RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

church was built. It was believed it was made of wooden shingles in diamond-shaped tiles. Some of the wooden structure of the dome may need replacing too.

The new roof will emulate the original one and also meet local wind codes.

On a side note, the sale of the Southern Pacific Railroad train depot at Green Avenue was finalized on Monday. A non-profit group plans to restore the depot.

• Award Winning Hometown News

2A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Nothing ‘minor’ about secondary course of study Caroline Brewton Columnist

For The Record

My biggest mistake in college was predictable.

I chose the wrong thing to study.

Not for my major, of course; I love journalism. But my history minor? I’ve found myself less enthused with each Caroline Brewton passing semester.

And while that may seem like a molehill — we have to study many things we’re not too interested in over the course of an academic career, right, fellow students? — the endless drudgery of repeated hours of study in a subject I hate, semester after semester, has become unbearable: a mountain of history books and research papers.

Now factor in senioritis, and I’m too frazzled and burnt-out to climb.

It’s become an exercise in torture to study for the two classes required to complete my degree. I didn’t mind history in high school. In fact, I entered college with credit. So much credit that I would only have to take a few classes, three or four, to complete the minor.

So I decided to go for it.

Looking back from the end of my years in school, I recognize I made the wrong choice for the wrong reasons. I thought, because I wouldn’t have to take very many classes and I was “good” at it that I could save myself some work.

Not so.

In fact, while I may have spent less time in the classroom, I spent so much time procrastinating the dreaded assignments that I’ve wasted countless hours anyway. Probably more than I would have had I minored in a subject I was passionate about.

I know this is a platitude, but if you do what you love, it really doesn’t feel like work. Had I minored in graphic design or photography, I could have saved myself a lot of trouble — because I found myself doing work in those subjects on the side for the sheer pleasure of it, anyway.

Now, my biggest problem out of the mess that is Minorgate is that by the time I figured out I hated studying history, it was too late to do anything about it. I was on track to graduate. Some subjects will be like that: you won’t know you don’t like them until several classes in. In my case, the only option is to buckle down and finish.

But it’s not too late for you.

Don’t pick a course of study if it’s not something you wake up in the morning thrilled to think about. You don’t have to be happy all day every day, but you shouldn’t dread every class. If you can’t make it through the class without grimacing, it’s probably not the right career field for you.

History isn’t right for me. I just hope I can get out with my wits and my good study habits intact.

Mike “Tuffy” Hamilton announces for County Judge Staff Report For The Record

Recently, former Republican State Representative Mike “Tuffy” Hamilton formally announced that, after much encouragement and urging from the citizens of Orange County, he will seek the Republican nomination for County Judge.

“I love our county and it’s pretty clear that we all need to get on the same page, become fiscally responsible, and start recruiting jobs to our community. Unless we all work together, this will not happen,” said Hamilton.

Mike “Tuffy” Hamilton

“People have been asking me to do this because they know I have a proven record as a conservative. They know I can balance a budget and make the tough decisions

needed without raising taxes,” continued Hamilton.

Hamilton was called a “Lone Star Conservative Leader” by the Texas Conservative Roundtable, during his time in the State Legislature.

He is also known for his hard work on behalf of public education and for being the only Republican in the area supported by all teacher and school groups. Hamilton was also named to the “Legislative Hall of Fame” by the Texas Association of REALTOR, earned the “Fighter for Free Enterprise” award from the Texas Association of Business, and was endorsed by

the NRA. “If elected County Judge, I pledge to use all my state experience to help Orange County get out of the problems it’s in. We have a lot of resources, but we are not using them in the right way.

Let’s bring everybody together, get on the same boat, and sail into a great future.”

Hamilton has been in the restaurant business here for twenty-three years and provides meals and other assistance through his disaster relief catering service. Hamilton and his wife, Terry, have four children and are also proud grandparents.

Earth had its warmest November on record Staff Report

Fueled primarily by phenomenal warmth in Russia, the Earth as a whole had its warmest November on record, according to data released Tuesday by scientists at the National Climatic Data Center.

“Most of the world’s land areas experienced warmer-thanaverage monthly temperatures, including much of Eurasia, coastal Africa, Central America and central South America. Much of southern Russia, northwest Kazakhstan, south India and southern Madagascar were record warm,” the center reported.

The USA, and much of North America, was one of the only parts of the world that was cooler than average. In November, the USA was 0.3 degree below average. Northern Australia was also cooler than average.

For the year-to-date, 2013 is tied with 2002 as the fourthwarmest year on record, the NCDC reported.

Russia had its warmest November since national records began in 1891. Some areas of

the Urals, Siberia, south of the Far East region, and on the Arctic islands in the Kara Sea, had temperatures that were more than 14 degrees F higher than the monthly average.

NASA, which also tracks global temperatures, also re-

ported that November was the warmest November ever recorded.

November marked the 345th consecutive month with a global temperature above the 20th-century average.

Thanks to the record warm

November, 2013 is now on pace for the warmest non-El Niño year on record, according to meteorologist Eric Holthaus of Q magazine. The years 1998, 2005 and 2010, which were all warmer than 2013, were all El Niño years.

Caroline Brewton Freelance journalism Baylor University

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”

Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Record Newspapers of Orange County, Texas The Record Newspapers- The County Record and the Penny Record- are published on Wednesday of each week and distributed free throughout greater Orange County, Texas. The publications feature community news, local sports, commentary and much more. Readers may also read each issue of our papers from our web site TheRecordLive.Com.

News Tips and Photos 886-7183 or 735-7183 E-mail: news@therecordlive.com

County Record: 320 Henrietta St., Orange, Texas 77630 Penny Record: 333 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611 Offices Closed On Wednesday.

Didn’t Get Your Paper? Call 735-5305.

TheRecordLive.com

Round The Clock Hometown News

Merry Christmas And many blessings for a Happy New Year

Bill Nickum and Family Bill Nickum, LUTCF

1930 Texas Avenue • Bridge City 735-3595

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Local KCs do good year-round David Ball

For The Record

One faith community is loving their neighbors as themselves, particularly during this holiday season.

The Bridge City Knights of Columbus- Sacred Heart Council #3406 have been busy Thanksgiving through New Year’s with cooking fund-raisers such as the New Year Pork Loin sales in order to contribute to different charitable works.

“Last week, we contributed $500 to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. We also recently contributed $250 to the Bridge City Library,” said Ron Jackson of the Order. “We support Bridge City Project Graduation with our fund raising activities.”

In a special letter of thanks to all St. Henry Parishioners, Grand Knight Jimmy LeBlanc wrote the church’s fund-raising activities allowed them to

Left to right are; Left to Right: Ron Jackson, Jody Lemoine, and Grand Knight Jimmy LeBlanc.

meet the charitable and philanthropic goals of our Order.

“We are men of faith and men of action who continue to promote the vision of our Founder Fr. Michael J. McGivney. In our community council members work wonders; in fact, with the many programs offered by our Order and your commitment to supporting our fund-raising projects, , we can help our St. Henry Parish, community, city and neighborhood.

In addition to our Order

Orange Ship at Agatha Christie House From Page 1

tie’s home, known as the Greenway House, was requisitioned for the use of the U.S. Navy. The home became the headquarters ashore and officers’ mess for Flotilla 10 based in the Dart River.

Lee painted the mural while billeted at the house from late 1943 to June 1944 prior to the Normandy Landings of World War II. The mural depicts the journey of LCI 96 from Orange to Key West, Norfolk, Va.; Morocco, Salerno, Sicily, Falmouth and Dartmouth to name a few.

After the war was over, the commander of the flotilla wrote and asked Agatha Christie if she wanted the mural painted over and the wall restored as it was before.

“I hurriedly replied it would be an historic memorial, and that I was delighted to have it,” Christie wrote in her 1977 autobiography.

Lt. Marshall Lee was born in 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. His father, Jack Lee, was born in 1887 in Russia and came to America in 1895. His mother, Ruth Lee, was born in 1897 in New York City of Polish ancestry. His parents were married in 1916 and also had a daughter, Doris Lee, born in 1918.

Marshall’s father died in 1929 at age 43, and his mother supported the family by working as a stenographer at a newspaper.

Marshall became interested in a career as a commercial artist while working in the newspaper pressroom during summer vacations.

He studied art at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from the school in 1939. He then moved to lower Manhattan and began to work as a free-lance commercial artist.

During World War II he enlisted in the U.S. Coastal Guard and served until his honorable discharge in 1946. He then became the U.S. director of Inter-Allied Cultural Relations in Europe.

He returned to New York City in 1948 and resumed his career in publishing and became an award-winning book designer. By 1952 he was teaching book design at New York University. In the 1970s he became vice president of an art book company.

He died in 2010 at the age of 89 in Schuylerville, New York.

Lee’s Orange-built USS LCI-96 won six battle stars for its World War II service. Following the invasion of Normandy, the ship performed occupation duty in the Far East from September to November 1945.

It was decommissioned on April 2, 1946, at San Pedro, Calif.

On March 3, 1948, it was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal.

The 158-foot long ship had a troop capacity of six officers and 182 enlisted men and a cargo capacity of 75 tons. The ship could land troops on a beach in less than 3 feet of water. Also, it could travel 4,000 miles without refueling, weighed 380 tons when loaded and had a top speed of 16 knots.

raising funds to donate to charitable needs and projects, our Knights volunteer many hours of their time to charitable causes,” LeBlanc stated.

The letter further stated the Order undertakes these acts of charity because they see those in need through the eyes of their faith.

“Our charitable activities encompass an infinite variety of local, national and international projects. Charitable partnership with Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mission and Habitat for Humanity are far reaching in support of those in need.

“The opportunity to work together with fellow Knights and their families is virtually endless,” he wrote.

LeBlanc wrote most of their

3A

charitable works are quietly done.

“Working together we can accomplish far more than any of us could do individually.

This means that — as a Knight of Columbus — we can count on the support and encouragement of our Brother Knights as we work to make life better in our parish and community for those in need.”

The following charities that are supported by Bridge City Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #3406: Wounded Warrior Project, Catholic Youth Ministry, Support Charities, ACTS, Radio Maria, Special Olympics, Bridge City High School Project Graduation Class of 2013, Project Graduation, Hospitality House, Orange Christian Services, Oklahoma Tornado Victims Relief Fund, City of Bridge City, Knights of Charity, West Texas Firefighters and EMS, Bridge City Library, Encounter Catholic, Habitat for Humanity and Beaumont Hope Resource Center for Women.

It’s not to late to participate in their latest fundraiser. They will be taking advance orders for apple wood smoked pork loin until Sunday. Cost is $40 each. Contact a member of the KCs to place an order.

County business

From Page 1

tion taken on the Sheriff’s Employees Union Contract.

The court will have a special called meeting and public hearing on a new reinvestment zone at 10 a.m. Wednesday. According to Thibodeaux, Jefferson Refining wants to set up a reinvestment zone for its location on Old Highway 90 in Vidor. The company is also requesting tax abatement. In addition, International Paper is asking for tax abatement for an expansion.

The last meeting of the year for county commissioners will be 2 p.m. Dec. 30th.

Merry Christmas Orange County Judge David Peck and Staff

4A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

From the Creaux’s Nest WELCOME TO OUR CHRISTMAS ISSUE We have rolled up on another Christmas and are very grateful to be here with you and still be able to knock out this weekly column and bring “The Record” to you. We thank our faithful readers who have made us the most popular and most read publications in Orange County. Christmastime is a great time to say thanks to a great stable of column writers who are always current, informative and interesting. Our staff, week after week, do a yeoman’s job of putting out a good paper. Thanks also to our distributors who deliver the paper to your door at no cost.

Most of all we are grateful for our family of advertisers who make it all possible by using our two newspapers to spread their message. We reach more consumers than any other combination of publications.*****Among our stories this week, we have a special feature from Glenda Dyer, who spent many years in the area as a Beaumont Enterprise reporter, Orange Leader editor and writer for The Record. She also published her own newspaper in Bridge City for a time. Today, she and her husband, Paul,live in Tennessee, near Nashville, on a large family farm in a home built in the 1800‘s. She still publishes an online publication in her area. Her special feature in this week’s Record is a unique story that begins in Orange around Christmastime in 1943. As far as I know, the story and the discovery by Huw and Martha Howells has never been told locally. You will find it very interesting to discover how the history of Orange shipbuilding finds its way to Devon, England at an interesting place; the home of legendary writer, Agatha Christie. It’s Glenda’s Christmas gift to all of us. ****I’ve got a long way to go. I’d be proud if you come along; I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2003 Three dead in murder-suicide: A 23 year old woman, Wendy Roque, and Lance Pearson, 37, were shot by Alvarez Roque, 33, husband of Wendy Roque. When approached by deputies, the 33 year old husband shot himself in the head with a handgun.

Justice of the Peace Janice Menard said, “The body of the woman was outside and Pearson’s body was in his residence, a mobile home in Vidor.” Judge Menard said an 18 month old child was found at the scene and was delivered to Child Protective Services unharmed. Menard said, “That is so sad right here at Christmas.”

The Judge also said a 78 year old man was killed as he was looking under his hood when the gear shifted and ran over him.

She could not relate his name but said it occurred on Winfree Road, off Highway 62. She also said a woman died traveling from Florida to McAllen to spend Christmas with her grandchildren.

She became ill where she stopped at a local restaurant and died.

Judge Menard said, “I love my job but this is the tough part.” I ask God for strength.”*****Celebrating birthdays on Christmas Day are former JP Flo Edgerly, Gordon Baxter, 80, and Ronnie Hutchison. Sissy Spacek turns 54. *****Coaches Mark Forman and Cornell Thompson haven’t been hanging on to jobs very long since leaving West Orange-Stark. They just left their latest jobs at Huntsville.*****Congrats to Amber Dunn, who last week received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences. Amber is a Bridge City High graduate. (Editor’s note: Amber attended the Texas Tech Medical School and served her residency in Cleveland, Ohio. She is presently an Anesthesiologist in Youngstown, Ohio. She is the daughter of Mark Dunn of Bridge City.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Donald A. Gunn, 76, died Sunday, Dec. 21 at St. Elizabeth. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 24 at Claybar.

Gunn was a retired plumber and former constable of Pct. 2. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during WWII. Gunn is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Lou Pacher, son, attorney Tommy Gunn, daughters Donna Mitchell and Diana Dotson and their families.***Kyle David Richardson, 16, of Bridge City died Friday, Dec. 19, at Texas Children’s Hospital after a brief illness.

He was a sophomore at B.C. High. ***Aaron “A.G.” Burch, 72, died Dec. 19 at Herman Hospital. ***Richard A. Hudnall Ferris, 47, of Mauriceville died Monday, Dec. 15. ***Delward “Del” Fred Keischnick, 64, died Dec. 16. ***Joseph O. Broussard, 81, died Dec. 16. ***John L. Toups, 55, died Dec. 19. ***Georgia Gertie Welch, 94, died Dec. 22. *****Joe Kazmar, in his Kaz’s Korner column, runs his annual Santa’s list. For many years Kaz has been publishing his list. Over the years many of his friends have left us. (Editor’s Note: Joe again publishes his list in this issue. It’s amazing how many that were on the list 10 years ago are no longer with us. Joe updates his list every year. I would bet that less than 20 percent of us on his original list of 40 years ago are still around to enjoy this Christmas season. See who is left.)

35 Years Ago-1978 Celebrating birthdays this Christmas week are Elmer Newman, Dec. 24. ***Old Uncle Gordon was born on Christmas Day. Baxter will be 55 on Dec. 25***Celebrating Christmas Eve are Wilda Martin and Holly Maddox. ***Bridge City’s sweetheart, beautiful and sexy Ann Segura, celebrates the day after Christmas.*****Some of the folks seen floating around town doing last minute shopping were James “Stick” Stringer,

Asa Mansfield, Crip Trahan, Bob Montagne, Ernest Willard Frank, Buddy Rhodes, Curry Barton, Raymond Seltzer, Bill Stringer, Alvin Keown, Butch Ibach, Sunny Gunstream and Cecil Beeson. (Editor’s note: Stringer is the only one still with us.)*****The Len Savignano home on 16th Street, in Orange, is lit up with its annual large Christmas lighting display.*****Mada Armstrong, a natural born palm and card reader, is located at 1710 Strickland.*****Fahimen Maynard and Sharlet Courmier are partners in the Vision Center Inc., a new business in the Davis Cooper building on 16th Street.*****The Gunrunner Inc. is located at 507 Green Street.*****Bickham Lincoln-Mercury is located at the Circle.*****Effie’s Plants and Gifts is located at 2 Cleo Street, in Longford Addition off N. Highway 87 in Little Cypress.*****There are 22 Sak-N-Pak stores, owned by Lynn and Carol Emmerson, in the Golden Triangle.*****The Fashion Scene is located at 333 Roundbunch in Bridge City.*****Ronnie Theriot is a car salesman at Stephen’s Buick.*****Noguess Mortuary is located at 2300 MacArthur in Orange.*****Spotted at the Village Squire were the Three Stooges, Tina Cotton, Nancy Scarborough and Kim Young Worster, bride of Gary Worster and mom of new baby Jacob.*****Betty Jo Spence is editor of the Dunn family owned Opportunity Valley News, located at 109 6th Street in Orange.*****Albert Gore, assistant Bridge City superintendent is BC Rotary president. Other officers are John Brooks, first vice president; Don Cole, second vice-president; Charlie Patten, third vice-president; Chapman Bell, secretary-treasurer; Tim Lieby, sergeant-in-arms; directors are Lawrence Helton, Roy Dunn, C.R. Nash and Hank Eckhardt.*****Attorney Buddie Hahn celebrates his 35th birthday on Dec. 19. (How young we all were.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS I saw where Dr. Sam Monroe, Lamar Port Arthur president, will retire next year on Aug. 31. We have been fortunate to have known Sam since we were all much younger. He has been the only president of Port Arthur Lamar, installed in 1974. His parents started Port Arthur College, which later became Lamar. They would be proud of the great job he has done. Sam is one of the finest men I’ve known, something that is shared with every young musical artist of the back-in-the-day. Someone else will take his place but no one will ever replace him. LSC Port Arthur is a true successful story, along with the museum that Sam made happen.*****Congrats to Chief Cliff Stutes, husband of the beautiful Donna Peterson Stutes, who was grand marshal of the 72nd Pearl Harbor anniversary celebration on Dec. 7. The Navy Chief led the parade in a 1961 convertible with his lovely daughter Donna Peterson, Jr., one of my favorite people.*****I got a note from my cousin Sostan informing me that in South Louisianan Cajuns can’t be called “Coonasses” anymore. Due to the climate of political correctness sweeping the country, I will have to refer to him and other Cajuns as “Acadian-Americans.” Furthermore, he says, “Sugar Bee” said to tell me she is no longer a “Babe” or a “Chick”, she is a “Breasted American.” Also, she said to quit referring to her as being “Easy.” She is “Horizontally Accessible.”

I’m going to have a hard time adjusting to this political correct stuff. I’m too old to learn a new language.*****Jerry Wilson, political activist and chief local recruiter for the local Republican Party, is throwing his hat in the ring to lead the Orange County Republicans. As Party chairman, Wilson is for split ticket voting.

He recently recruited a Democratic candidate to run against a Republican candidate by paying the filing fee. He would be a bipartisan chairman. Now I’ve lived to see everything. It gets crazier and crazier.*****I see in 10 years ago that Donald Gunn passed away. What some people may not know is that Donald was the youngest person in Texas at the time to get a Master Plumbers license. His beautiful wife, Mary Ann, is still very active. Did you know she is the aunt of Yank Peveto and Al and Dean Granger? Small world.*****Our friend, Margie Stephens received an early Christmas gift. While visiting Dallas/Fort Worth, Harry surprised her with a new 2014 BMW.*****The national GOP is holding clinics on how to run against women. I’d like to be a fly on the wall at those clinics. They better study. I look for women to make those ‘Old Boys Club’ members look at their hole card as women make more gains than ever.*****The Greater Orange Area Chamber held their annual awards dinner meeting last week. Congrats to Chad Jenkins, Ag. teacher at Orangefield, named Citizen of the Year. Beverly Perry received the Athena award. They were well deserving, as well as the other civic workers who were recognized.*****Jamie Winston, Florida State quarterback, became the youngest player to win the Heisman award Saturday. The 19 year old is the second freshman to win the award. Johnny Manziel, A&M, winner last year, came in fifth in this year’s ballot.*****Class 3-A Division I high school state championship pits Kilgore, 14-0 against Carthage, 14-1. The game will be played Dec. 20, at Arlington AT&T Stadium at noon. Carthage, who defeated WOS, beat LaGrange, 51-22 to advance to state.*****Mack Brown will be gone from UT after 16 years as coach of the Longhorns. His final game will be in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon, Dec. 30. Brown, age 62, did a far better job than he’s getting credit for, but in coaching, it’s ‘what have you done for me lately’.*****We heard from a long lost friend, the Rev. John Bernardini. He used to be a regular at the Wednesday Lunch Bunch. He’s an evangelist who travels around.****The Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week.

The Bunch will not meet again until Jan. 8, again at Robert’s.

Everyone will be glad to see each other again after the Christmas break.*****A few good folks we know celebrating their special day this week: On Dec.18, Julia Alleman, Marty Taylor, Gloria Brown, Mandy Hoffman and Jill Vaughn celebrate.***This is also the date that the Rev. Leo Anderson passed away. We all miss him.*****On Dec.19, the late Gene and Judy Hidalgo‘s son, “Mitch“ celebrates. Gene and Judy are gone but not forgotten. Also, celebrating is Gena Cessac, Bill Cardner, Raymon Hughes and Christina Carpenter.******Dec. 20, longtime friend, Port Arthur native and Market Basket checker, Anne Hargrave, celebrates as does one of the great guys, former union boss, Kenny Pigg and another great guy, Phillip Welch, who turns 55. Granny Peanut, Eula Mae LeLeux reaches her 92nd on this day. Everyone loves the “Peanut.”******On Dec. 21, a good friend of many years, a great judge running for his last term, Dist. Judge Buddie Hahn celebrates. It is also Buddie and pretty Ms. Carol’s 44th wedding anniversary this week. Best wishes.***Our little friend, raised around the Creaux’s Nest in Mr. Cox’s Neighborhood, Jimmy Skadowski, II, turns 20 on this day. He’s Pattie Hank’s baby boy who now lives in California.*****On Dec. 22, a pretty Bridge City lady, Phyllis Broussard, celebrates as does Rodney Harmon, Debi Foster, Yvonne Veillon and Clevie Fontenot.*****Dec. 23, a wonderful

lady “The Fudge Lady,” longtime educator and beautiful person, Joy Scarborough celebrates. I haven’t seen her around lately but hope she’s doing fine.***Also, celebrating is longtime photographer, Chris Gunn, who comes from a long line of photographers. Granddad T.L. and Buzzie, both gone, left their marks in local photography. Chris is married to beautiful Cindy Gunn.****On Dec. 24, Al’s better half, a nice lady Helen DeRoche celebrates.***Also, on this day, Rene, mayor of Starks, and his lovely bride, Lucy Hanks, celebrate 58 years of wedded bliss.***On Dec. 25 celebrating Christmas birthdays are former JP Flo Edgerly, Ronnie Hutchison, Earline Russell, Velma Theriot, Ruby Ryan, Rushia Mae Cooper, Evelyn Foster, Janelle Deutsh, Randy Wuske, Mary Frances Hartley and Louise Buker. I always think about those poor mothers being in labor on Christmas day.*****Also, a belated happy birthday to Art Ferris who celebrated on Dec. 16. Happy birthday to all.*****Christmas time visits happening around the Courthouse: Attorney Joe Alford has lots of family coming in for Christmas as is his usual family tradition.***For the first time in eight years, Joan Worthy, from the Court Administrators office, and husband Al, are having her sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Tommy Smith coming in from Huckleberg, Alabama. ***Glenda Mello and her Orange City Councilman husband, Bill Mello, are looking forward to spending time with her brother and sister-in-law, Marian and Jimmy Derks, who live in Austin.***Courthouse Bailiff Bill McKeon and wife, Stephanie have his in-laws, Dana and Doreen Pranger, from Alvin, and brother-in-law Eddie Currie from Houston, coming in to share Christmas.***Assistant District Attorney Cory Kneeland and wife, Angela are having his father-in-law, Buddie Mann, from Warren, and his parents, Foster and Sandy Kneeland, from Houston, spending Christmas with them.***Deputy District Clerk Carolyn Pennick and husband, Jerry, are having daughter, Amber in from Colorado to celebrate Christmas with them.*****If any of you Orange County folks have out of town company coming in you might want to serve them a special treat of fresh packed “Crawfish Tails” from Big Daddy’s. Great for dips, etouffee or any other dish. The crawfish are caught locally, packed locally and very tasty. Far different than those dry, tasteless crawfish from China. Fix a crawfish dish and your guest will remember Orange County.*****Roy writes a Down Life’s Highway column about Christmastime as a lad. He says back then crawfish catching was a necessity, not a delicacy like today.*****I see where 15 candidates are running for United States Congress to replace Stockman. Only one is from Orange County, educator Michael Cole. The rest are mostly from the Houston area.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 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, Matt Reeves, Daniel Perry, Buddie Hahn, Rick Deutsch, Bill Bailey, Glenda Granger, Paula Hall, Rachel Guidry, Donny Robbins, Andrea Whitney, Phyllis Broussard, Rodney Harmon, Yvonne Veillon, Clevie Fontenot, James Robbins, Charlee Lemons, Dale Burns, Debi Foster, Rodney Petty Sr. , Walter LeBlanc, Chris Gunn, Jane Holton, Sue Cowling, Holly Bryan, Joy Scarborough, Mindy Granger, Toni Thompson, Trey Clark, Terri Estes, Helen DeRoch, Lewis Sims, Mary Jane McCune and Mike Dillion.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Naville Badeaux and his wife, Lula Mae, were lying in bed, turned in for da night. Naville was falling asleep but LuLa Mae was in a romantic mood her and wanted to talk. She said, “Babe, you used to hold my hand wen we was dating.”

Naville reached over and held her hand for a few seconds and rolled over to get to sleep him.

Lula Mae said, “Den you used to kiss me.”

Naville, mildly irritated, leaned over and gave her a peck on da cheek and settled back down to sleep him.

A few seconds later, Lula Mae added, “Den you used to bite my neck.”

Really pissed by now, Naville threw back dem covers and got out of bed.

Lula Mae axe, “Where you going hanh?”

Naville say, “To da bashroom to put my teets in.

C’EST TOUT After hearing about the death of country singing legend, Ray Price, I was just thinking how fortunate I’ve been to have lived through the times of pure, true, country music and the great artist who sang the songs and played the music. Price was an East Texas boy, born in Perryville, raised in Dallas. Willie Nelson, Roger Miller and Johnny Paycheck were at one time Price band members. This year we lost two of the best in George Jones and Ray Price.*****A very special lady, Inez Hearne , turns 95 years old this week. What a trooper. We’ll have something on her birthday next week.*****Also, next week, The Record Newspapers will not be out until Thursday morning, the day after Christmas. We will feature our “End of Year Wrap Up.” A good time for advertisers to run their clearance sales.

All advertising deadlines will be Monday, Dec. 23, 12 noon for after Christmas specials and all press releases.*****Thanks for coming along. Read us cover to cover. Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Bridge City ISD

Bridge City High School Social Studies students joined 633 students from Bridge City and Orangefield collecting Christmas items for the Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance

BCHS Fishing Team goes ‘BIG’ in first tournament The first SETX High School Fishing regional tournament co-hosted by Bridge City High School was a huge success.

With 262 high school fishing teams registered this tournament was the largest in history thus far for high school bass fishing in Texas!

The conditions were not at all ideal for fishing. It was beyond cold and the waters were rough but we persevered and did so in true Cardinal fashion!

Ashton Hunter won BIG BASS of the tournament weighing in an 8.75 lb. monster! Ashton and his teammate Forest Gothia took home the 4th place prize overall weighing in 12.50 lbs !

Noah Cormier and Tyler Tran Christian Juneau brought in an impressive 5 fish limit weighing in 10.14 lbs. and earning the 10th place spot.

Christian Juneau caught a 4.32 lb. beauty that put him and his teammate Chazz Decker in a solid 39th place.

CJ Cobb and Jonah Lemoine weighed in 3.83 lbs. also placing (I’m waiting to hear on their final place.)

Riley Harris and Shannon Chance braved the conditions through the last hour and pulled out a fish with minutes to go earning them a honorable 75th spot.

BCHS Fishing Team Pairings: Evan Champagne/Colten Sterling; Colt Poole/David Sourdellia; CJ Cobb/ Jonah Lemoine; Forest Gothia/Ashton Hunter; Alec Beuhler/Kegan Root; Luke Potter; Noah Cormier/Tyler Tran; Tre Bernard/Zach Honeycutt; Christian Juneau/Chazz Decker; Jordan Martin/Trey Lee; Trace Moore/Brady Coulter; Riley Harris/Shannon Chance; Skylar Petroski/Bryce Carey and Kevin Gordan/Taran Burch.

Bridge City 5th Grade Humanitarians After reading a story about Roberto Clemente, a baseball player and humanitarian, 5th grade students donated a total of $277 to the Southeast Texas Food Bank! These 5th grade students were also acting as humanitarians by giving to others through their donations! Way to go!

Bridge City Intermediate School would like to thank BASF and Total for the gift of learning they brought to our fifth graders today. The TAME trailer arrived with 21 interactive science activities. The activities were engaging and exciting to our students!!

WE VALUE YOUR INPUT Noah Cormier and Tyler Tran

Bridge City ISD Community Survey Participate online.

@ Left: Ashton Hunter and Forest Gothia

5A

6A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Down Life’s Highway: The Sadness of Childhood Christmas My youth is part of who I am: I can’t separate from it. n

More than at any other time, when the holiday season rolls around, my thoughts drift back to the days of my youth. My thoughts of Christmas then still leaves me saddened today. My father abandoned me and mom before I was out of diapers. That was an embarrassing social rarity for the times --the early ‘30s. No woman was a single mom unless she was widowed.

As a little guy to cope with my situation, I developed a habit of lying rather than telling anyone I had a father I didn’t know. I’d make up stories about him coming to see me. I never tried to hide the fact that he didn’t live with us. However, in anyway I could, I didn’t let anyone know that he wasn’t interested in my life and that I never heard from him.

Just the contrary, I lied about hearing from him and that he was coming to get me. I made up many lies, like he had bought me a horse for Christmas and was keeping it for me at his ranch.

One day, out of the blue, he did show up, and he and mom arranged for me to go with him. She felt I would be better off. We were so poor that even food was hard to come by.

My leaving broke her heart. She hugged and kissed me goodbye. I still recall the tears running down her cheeks. I wasn’t dry eyed either, but I was excited that I finally was like the other youngsters; I had a daddy.

Even though the stay with my father wasn’t a long one, and that’s an

entire other story, I did see a side of life I had never known. How the well-to-do lived. I learned there was a better way, and it helped to motivate me towards that goal. When I returned home, I wasn’t allowed to take any of the new belongings I owned. The problem was a stepmother who didn’t want me around, so I was returned. My problems about the situation we were in got worse for me mentally. I blamed mom for our hardships. I had been somewhat brainwashed. I learned later that I had blamed the wrong person.

My father drew the attention of a celebrity whenever he came to town.

He had been the owner of the famous Lafitte Club in Abbeville until right after I was born. I recall when I was about 10 years old, he came to town, and he and a Texas Ranger named Jim Perkins checked into the Audrey Hotel, the only lodging place in town. I was washing dishes and peeling potatoes at Harry Bower’s Midway restaurant. Harry told me my dad was in town. He let me off of work. I sheepishly went to the hotel looking for dad. I was directed to his room. He didn’t act over excited to see me even though it had been three years. He told Jim who I was. He acted surprised to learn Clay had a son.

Dad gave me a few dollars and dismissed me saying they had business to take care of. Similar situations happened a couple more times before I got old enough to just shuck it off. I had become callused. The early years were the tough ones for a little boy who didn’t understand why he couldn’t be like the other kids.

The most painful was Christmas.

I never had one. Only once in my youth did we have a Christmas tree.

One of the teachers gave it to me. I carried it all the way home from the schoolhouse, put it up in the corner.

Mom and I colored paper strips.

With flour made paste, we glued the strips into a chain that we wrapped around the tree. Christmas morning there wasn’t anything under it but we had a tree.

Being poor and fatherless as a child didn’t bring me any material gifts, but it gave me gifts that have followed me into the winter of my years. Poor families learn loyalty to one another and to those who befriend them. Not having a dad around in those days, a youngster matured earlier and learned to be self-sufficient while rolling with the punches. I learned to read people. I knew the ones I could count on and those who would likely use me. I am a real stickler about loyalty and have a deep value for friendship. Throughout my life, I’ve had a soft spot for the underprivileged, especially the youth. Of the awards I’ve been honored to receive, being named “Boys Worker of the Year” for my youth work by Optimist International is my most treasured.

Times have changed and children raised in a single parent home don’t carry the stigma it once did. However, children with no dad around have a void that affects them. I’m sure there are those who tell lies and make up stories about their relationships with dads. Maybe like me, they never got gifts from their fathers.

Mary Magdalene Church in Abbeville. We walked the two miles there and back. Mom is gone now, left us a few years ago, but my love and respect for her lives on.

Life since those early years has been good. I’ve been luckier than most that lived through similar situations. Poverty often breeds poverty. In my case, besides the

“This Christmas my thought will again turn to that caring lady who helped me make it through those difficult young years. “ The highlight of my Christmas was midnight Mass at the old St.

broken home, it was also the times, the depression years. Mom took in washing and ironing and together

we did farm work for our survival.

Phyl and I managed to raise a good family and are proud of our children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Through the years we have had wonderful Christmases. Christmas for me is a mixed bag but then it always has been. I still have sad feelings but am always happy to see the joys of Christmas in others. I think about some child somewhere whose Christmas will not be bright, a child who may have a mom or dad missing. The organizations who see that poor children have gifts under the tree and a meal on the table will never know the heartbreak they may have saved.

From Phyl and I and our Dunn family, we wish you a blessed Christmas and a great holiday season.

Harry’s Apppliance & Service Inc. At the corner of 10th and Main, Orange 409-886-4111 Free Local Same Day Delivery

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Community Bulletin Board LCMCISD Early Release Schedule LC-M schools will release early Dec. 20. LC Elem., Mauriceville Elem. and LC Inter. will release at 12:30 p.m. Secondary schools dismissal will vary, depending on bus schedules.

Mauriceville Middle will release at 1:30 p.m. LC Jr. High students who do NOT ride the bus, will release at 12:40 p.m. with buses running at 1:15 p.m. LC-M High School will release at 1 p.m. with buses running at 1:20 p.m.

BCISD Early Release Schedule BC schools will release early Dec. 20. Pre-K through Gr. 5 will release at 11:30 a.m. Gr. 6 through 12 will release at Noon.

WOCCISD Early Release Schedule Friday, Dec. 20 is an Early Release Day for students in West Orange –Cove CISD. Campuses will release as follows: North Early Learning Center and WO-S Elementary – 11 a.m.; Academic Alternative Center–11:30 a.m.; WO-S Middle School and High School –12 p.m. Buses will run.

Students will return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Orange Parade scheduled for Thurs.

The Orange Christmas Parade will be held Thursday, Dec. 19. It will be sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.

Eagles to host pool tourney The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange, will host a pool tournament each Friday beginning at 8 p.m. The two tables are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Popcorn will be served and a drink special will be offered until 11 p.m. The community is invited to come meet the members of Aerie 2523 and join in the fun.

For more information leave a message for Sharon Bodin after 4 p.m. at 886-7381.

7A

Nancy’s Kitchen Anytime one of the hairdressers at Hair Teasers Beauty Shop has a birthday, the hairdressers and some of the clients furnish food on the Friday before to celebrate that person’s special day.

I was confused on the date and had taken Dorothy a Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole what I thought was her birthday week but was a week too early. (Oh yes, one of those “senior moments”). I returned to the shop the following week not only joining in to celebrate her true birthday occasion but also to retrieve my casserole dish.

Dorothy had a brief time between clients so she and I sat talking. Eventually and not unusual our conversation turned to cooking. In the shop that day Hairdresser

Gloria had a customer who caters events. I am so sorry I cannot recall her name. She joined in on our conversation and gave me this KEEPER recipe. I returned home that same day and prepared it for my sister-in-law, Ava McWhorter and my supper.

Since there were only two of us, I only cooked two pork chops. It is simple, easy and an ideal dish to prepare this hectic time of year.

Baked Pork Chops

• • • • • •

4 pork chops Extra Virgin Olive Oil Potatoes, peeled and sliced Sliced onions Sliced bell pepper 1 (10 ¾ oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

OC Dems to host executive meeting The Orange County Democrat Party will host an executive meeting starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. Those interested in becoming a precinct chair or a precinct captain should attend the meeting. For more information, call 409-882-9620.

Hunter Education Safety Class scheduled Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Safety Class will be held 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14. Both sessions must be attended for certification, which is required if you are at least 17 years old and were born on or after Sept. 2, 1971 to hunt in Texas. You can become certified if you are at least 9 years old. Call Danny Odom to register at 883-8118.

This is not just for hunters, anyone with firearms can benefit from this class.

•

1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk

In a cast iron skillet, brown pork chops in small amount of olive oil. When chops have finished browning on both sides, remove them to a glass

baking dish. Top pork chops with potatoes, onions and bell peppers. Mix mushroom soup and evaporated milk; pour over pork chops. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until potatoes are done.

Thrift and Gift reduces holiday wreaths and decor Christmas arrangements and wreaths have been reduced at the Thrift and Gift; just in time for the holidays. Selected vendor items have also been marked down.

Come early and stay late. They are open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday at Thrift and Gift located at 350 37th St. Call 409-886-7649 for more information.

VFW to host Christmas Dance A Christmas Dance will be held 8 p.m. til 12 a.m., Dec. 21 at VFW Post 2775 located at 5303 N 16th St., N Hwy. 87 in Orange.

Cypress Band will perform live with Willie Tee and the “ Godfather of Swamp Pop” Warren Storm. Come in Christmas with this great band and “Swamp Pop” legends.

Tickets are $10 per person. For more info call 409-886-9738.

8A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Deaths and Memorials Services to be held Janice Kennedy Ewing Orange Janice Kennedy Ewing, 78, of Orange passed away at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont on Dec. 15, 2013. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18. at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, with the Rev. Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Dick Morris, David Alexander Jr., Dean Ewing, Rick Partridge, Bobby Ferguson and Chuck Mulvaney.

Born in Kilbourne, La., on April 4, 1935, Janice was the only child of Bradford and Annie (Hill) Harper. She worked in retail for Sears for 15 years and then afterward went on to school to become a florist. She worked in the floral department for many years at Market Basket. She was a member of North Orange Baptist Church for over 50 years and loved traveling the world. She always kept herself busy with her needlework, crafts and gardening which she enjoyed.

Preceded in death by her father,; first husband, James Kennedy and one step grandchild.

Janice is survived by her husband of 15 years, Ralph Ewing Sr. of Orange and mother, Annie Harper of Orange. She is also survived by her children and their spouses, Denise Kennedy Broomesm and Hal Broomes of Orange and Mark and Kim Kennedy of Tomball; step children and their spouses, Ralph and Wanda Ewing Jr. of Pensacola, Fla., Dean and Cathy Ewing of Beaumont, Cindy and Chuck Mulvaney of Orange and Regina and Bobby Ferguson of Orange.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Lindsay and Rick Partridge of Katy and Whitney Grisso of Tomball; great -grandchildren, Rylee and Logan Partridge of Katy; five step grandchildren and eight step great- grandchildren.

Edith (Grady) Jonas Bridge City Edith (Grady) Jonas, 92, of Bridge City, passed away Dec. 15, 2013, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., S a tu r d ay, Dec. 21, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, with the Reverend Bob Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris and Justin Briggs, Bruce Stewart, Daniel Frazier, David Jonas, Gene Juneau and Steve Earls.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Brownwood, on Aug.4, 1921, Edith was the daughter of Calvin Caleb Grady and Rosemary (Cox) Grady. Edith graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1939 and was a charter member of Proctor Baptist Church. Edith served the Lord from her youth, teaching children and adults. In later years, she became church Librarian at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Edith loved her family and church family and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Jonas; son, Jack Jonas; grandson, Mason Stewart; two sisters and two brothers.

Edith is survived by her son, James F. Jonas of Nederland; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jody Briggs of Vidor; sister, Ruth Pace; eleven grandchildren; and numerous great and great -great-grandchildren.

Garlon Ray Ashmore Formerly Orange Garlon Ray Ashmore, 65, of Brookeland, passed away at 4:54 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Visitation was Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Matt King, preacher of Pineland Church of Christ. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper. Serving as pallbearers will be Doug, Nolan and Jerry Bradshaw, Scott Schoen, Ray Bridges and Gary Willis.

Born in Orange on April 5, 1948, Garlon was the son of Charles R. and Vera Marie (Anthony) Ashmore. He was a machinist at Levingston Shipbuilding until it closed. Garlon recently proctored for Angelina College Distance Learning Center at the Pineland location. He was also a substitute teacher at Brookeland ISD. Garlon also enjoyed genealogy, fishing and horticulture.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Ashmore, Garlon is survived by his wife, Janet Ashmore; and daughter, Angelina Marie Ashmore.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Book in Memory at Brookeland ISD Library, 187 Wildcat Walk, Brookeland, Texas 75931; 409-698-2677.

Dr. John Edward Coratti Orange Dr. John Edward Coratti, 63, of Orange, died Satuday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, with a Rosary at 7 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the funeral home, with Father Susil Fernando officiating.

Born in Jersey City, N. J., on

Wishing everyone a very

2120 Texas Ave.,Bridge City

735-9929

Nov. 17, 1950, Dr. Coratti was the son of Nicholas and Bernice Mae Coratti.

He served in the U. S. Navy and worked as the Director of Criminal Justice at Lamar State College Orange. John was an active child to a degree; he loved to read, anything and everything and T.V. He, along with his cousins Jerry and John, collected Marvel Comic Books for years.

John had asthma as a child, so we feel this is one reason why he did not climb trees or play in the mud. He was a bookworm, plain and simple. He always looked out for his six younger siblings; Laura, Linda, David, Stephen, Fortune and Pamela. He was a Mommy’s boy, and boy did he love her Italian cooking. Though she was Irish, she cooked for her Italian American husband and all their children.

John went to Point Pleasant Boro High School, graduating in 1969. As a freshman, he played some football but did not excel in it. He preferred wrestling. The team nicknamed him “The Spider” ...he would creep in and take down the opponent. He did that a few years until he broke his shoulder while wrestling. All over the half body cast his team mates wrote, “The Spider Lives”, yet, his wrestling career was over. His Mother was a happy lady that day.

He was very proud of his Italian Irish roots. Besides his Mother, his other great love was his Maternal Grandmother, Myrtle Dolly Johnson. Oh, how he adored this 5’2”, eyes of blue, Irish lady. My Mother looked just like her. He adored his Father Nicholas. He was very proud that he had Italian blood running through him.

John was more Italian than Irish.

Through high school, he loved the theater and he was in many high school plays. His love for the theater carried him through college, where he acted and directed, later creating his own production company, “John a-Dreams Repertory Theater”.

John then became a Hollywood playwright. He would see a play in New York City as many times as he could. He even had tickets for this coming Christmas time. I am sure he will be watching from above. He is in my Mother’s arms now and that makes us feel safe.

John went to many colleges and got his Doctorate Degree,

two Masters and a Law Degree.

He was a Professor of Criminal Law, admired by students. He married his beautiful wife, Joyce, and they have a spoiled pit bull, Cabel, that is the love of their life.

Joyce will tell you it was John who spoiled Cabel... I tend to think both had a hand into that one...how could you not?

John will be missed by all of those who loved him and that is a lot of people. Facebook has tons of condolences being written for him and tons of photos of him. His Father will miss him and wonders why John was taken over him. After all he is 88 years old...not his time yet. I believe my Mom wanted to see her first born.

When you saw John, he had a book or two in his hands; never without reading material. He yearned for reading. Dr. John Edward Coratti, named for both of his Grandfathers, will be sorely missed. He was someone who gave great advice.

Dr. Coratti is survived by his wife, Joyce Mann Coratti of Orange; father, Nicholas Coratti of Point Pleasant, NJ; daughter, Chasity Burris and husband, Darren of Dickinson; son, Michael Dixon of Orange; grandchildren, Keegan Dixon, Tyler Burris, Jaycelyn Goff, Cohen Granger, Ella Broussard; siblings, Laura, David, Stephen and Pamela Coratti, Linda Englund,\ and Fortune Wludyka; nieces and nephews, Eric and Brian Englund, Jennifer, David, Christopher, Matthew and Corey Coratti, Joshua Dalton, Evan and Tiffany Pearce, Ella Broussard; great-nephew, Kal-El; and greatniece, Lilian Mae.

Services held Joyce Laverne Foreman Orange Joyce Laverne Foreman, 74, of Orange, passed away Dec.

10, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 13, at Dorman Funeral Home; preceded by visitation. The Rev. Bill Smith officiated. Burial followed at King Cemetery in Hartburg.

Joyce was a native of Orange; born on Nov. 24, 1939, to the late Margurette (Turner) and Nealy Lester Smith. She lived in the Deweyville and Orange area most of her life and retired from Wal-Mart in Nov. of 2013, after many years of employment. She enjoyed fishing, cooking and camping. Joyce was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death Obits Page 9A

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Obits

Taste of the Bayou scheduled for Jan.13

From Page 8A

by her parents, childrens’ father, Joseph Caillier Sr., son, Joseph Caillier Jr. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Allen Caillier of Port Arthur, Nolan Antoine Caillier of Orange; brother, James “Buddy” Smith and wife, Sharon of Deweyville; grandchildren, Brittney and Chelsie Caillier; and great-grandchild, J.T. Cruz.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Joyce Foreman to the National Kidney Foundation, 5429 LBJ Fwy. Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75240.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

John Mathis Cabiness Orange John Mathis Cabiness, 80, of Orange passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 at his residence.

Cremation was entrusted and handled by Dorman Funeral Home.

John was born on Dec. 16, 1932 in Carrollton, Ala., to the late Frances (Nicholson) Cabiness and Mathus Swint Cabiness. He resided in the Orange area for 50 years and in Lake Charles, La., prior to that. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the grocery business in 1995, after many years of employment as a butcher. He liked to fish, work on small engines and spend time with his family. John was a loving hus-

band, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and four brothers.

John is survived by his wife, Rachel Louise (Wardell) Cabiness of Orange; sons, James Cabiness and wife, Jamie of Orange, Doug Cabiness and wife, Stacey of Orange; daughters, Mary Quebodeaux and Elnora Barker both of Deweyville, eight grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers, Charles and Buddy Cabiness of Pickens County, Ala. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Gertrude H. “Trudy” Peveto Beaumont Gertrude H. “Trudy” Peveto was born Jan. 13, 1930, in York, Maine, to Robert and Eva Silsby.

She passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, in Beaumont. Visitation was Dec. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home, 504 N. 5th St. in Orange.

Funeral was Dec. 16, at the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville.

Burial followed at Bland Cemetery.

Trudy grew up in Kittery, Maine, where her father was a commercial fisherman. During WW II, she met Wayne Peveto while he was stationed at the nearby Portsmouth Naval Ship-

9A

yard. They married, and after his service in the Navy ended, they moved to his family home of Mauriceville, where they lived for more than 60 years.

Trudy worked tirelessly as an active member of the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville and was known to generations of children as a devoted nursery attendant, pre-school teacher and day care employee.

She is missed deeply by her husband of more than six decades, Wayne Peveto; children, Coleman and wife, Linda of Mauriceville, Coleen Owens and husband, Aaron of Rosenberg, Steven and wife, Renee of Mauriceville, Alan and wife, Marilyn of Buna, and Melissa Mulholland and husband, Brett of Bridge City; her 10 grandchildren, who often called her “Granny Trudy”; and her 13 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were grandsons Bruce, Scott and Kyle Peveto, Michael and Patrick Owens, and great-grandson, Casey Peveto.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, 11540 Highway 12, Mauriceville, Texas 77632.

Joseph Gus Cormier, Sr. Orange Joseph Gus Cormier Sr., 85, of Orange and former resident of Orangefield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2013, at his residence.

Visitation and funeral services were Dec. 17 at United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. John Harrell, pastor of United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City and the Rev. Jeffrey Pitman, pastor of United Pentecostal Church in

Staff Report For The Record The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its 2013 Taste of the Bayou Annual Banquet.

This event will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 “We are very excited to be holding this event at the new Orange County Convention & Expo Center located at 11475 Hwy 1442 in Orange.”

The event is open to the public with participating Kountze. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Serving as pallbearers were Keith and Justin Morgan, Joey Cormier, Larry Hammett, Marlan Verdine and Don Holston.

Born in Church Pointe, La., on Jan. 23, 1928, Joseph was the son of Joseph Cormier and Estelle (Comeaux) Cormier. He served in the U.S. Army Air

restaurants ready to serve at 6 p.m. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

The Taste of the Bayou is an opportunity for Orange County restaurants and food service businesses to show off their wares to the public.

At this time, the Bridge City Chamber will also recognize the Citizen and Business of the Year for 2013.

The three finalists for Business of the Year are Bridge City Bank, David Self Corps and retired after 39 years as a Production Foreman at DuPont Sabine River Works. He was a faithful member of United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City and enjoyed airplanes, flying and traveling to Canada. He also served on the board of Orange County Airport.

Joseph was a loving husband for 60 years, father, grandfather and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ella Mae Stevens; and brother, Horace Cormier.

Ford and Dupuis Tire and Service Center. This is an exciting event that is fun for the whole family.

Table Costs are $150 for a table of 8, $180 for a table of 10. Individual seats may be purchased for $15 at the Bridge City Chamber Office located at 150 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, from any Bridge city Chamber Ambassador or at the door event night. Come taste the best of the Bayou as you listen to the Cajun sounds of the Gulf Coast Playboys band.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Velma Cormier of Orange; sons, Van Roy (Butch) Morgan of Bridge City, Joey Cormier and wife, Gay of West Orange; and daughter, Debbie Cormier of Orange. He is also survived by sister, Emma Lou Slater of Mauriceville; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Southeast Texas Hospice, P.O. Box 2385, Orange, Texas 77631.

CCS JH Robotics Moves On to Lone Star Competition

Staff Report For The Record Team Catching Fire and Team Frost Bytes from Community Christian School competed in an FLL (First Lego League) Nature’s Fury Qualifier at the Rice School in Houston. Parents, mentors, and coaches attended the Qualifier in support of these teams.

Teams are judged on points scored at tournament tables with robots built and programmed to perform autonomously. There are three rounds at the tournament table. Teams are also

scored on team activities, CORE values, research and project presentation which includes creating an invention or to improve upon an existing invention in order to make lives better during a natural disaster.

Team Frost Bytes chose ice storm as their natural disaster and Team Catching Fire chose wildfires.

Team Catching Fire was one of ten teams which advanced to the Lone Star Competition which will be held on Jan.4, 2014 in Katy.

Coaches are Anna Maria Anderson and Tammy Hanks.

Merry ChristmasFrom

10A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Good Samaritans for the week

Parenting Tips For Stress-Free Holidays

Staff Report

For The Record

For The Record

St. Mary Catholic School announced its “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby chose winners and announced the winners among all students. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior.

Winners pictured from left to right: Conner LeJuhn – Pre-K 3 and Chris Braquet – Grade 3.

Lions Club awards “Life Membership Award”

Lee Roy Boehme Jr. of the Orange Lions Club was awarded the Board Of Directors of The International Association of Lions Clubs the “Life Membership Award” Monday Dec. 16th at their club meeting. The award is in recognition of Boehme’s 45yrs. and perfect attendance of service as a Lion. Past Presidents, Dan Mohon and John Martin presented the award.

Lions Club makes large donations to needy families

Members of the Orange Lions Club distributed 125 Christmas food baskets Saturday December 14th to families in Orange. The names of the families are given to the club by the Salvation Army.

Staff Report

The holidays are a joyous time when loved ones come together to share traditions and to celebrate. But for many families, the holidays can also be a time of stress and frustration, sometimes unintentionally resulting in an increased risk of child abuse and neglect. “Research tells us that economic and personal stresses are leading contributors to child abuse and neglect,” said Wendell Teltow, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Texas.

“For too many parents, the holidays increase stress levels because of extra demands on their time, money and energy. To minimize the risk of abuse, it’s best to reduce unnecessary stress by planning ahead.”

Prevent Child Abuse Texas

offers the following tips to help families enjoy the holidays while keeping tension to a minimum: 1. Establish a budget for holiday spending. Be realistic about what you can afford to spend on gifts, entertainment, decorations for the home, special foods, travel, etc.

2. Hold a family meeting to discuss holiday plans. Ask for ideas from the children for family activities that would appeal to them.

3. Post a calendar of family activities in a place where all family members will see it.

Ask each person to remind you of school events, church activities, parties, etc.

4. Remind children that a gift’s importance is not determined by the amount of mon-

ey spent on it. Handmade gifts and freshly baked cookies are welcome and appreciated by friends and relatives.

5. Check community calendars and local lists of events to find inexpensive or free activities for children. Write all possibilities on individual slips of brightly colored paper and put them in a “holiday fun jar.” When children have been especially cooperative with other family members, allow them to choose a slip of paper from the jar.

Then, the family can enjoy an afternoon of skating, sledding or other fun activity together.

6. Have your children make a list of elderly or shut-in neighbors in your area. Plan to share a meal, some of your Holiday Tips Page 11A

Only Place in the area with Non-Ethanol Gasoline ALL GRADES 87 • 89 • 91 Also Serving Fresh Cheeseburgers and Pizza!

3005 Hwy. 12 East, Deweyville, TX 77614 409-746-2434 • 409-489-6050

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

11A

Retiring teacher kisses pig Staff Report

For The Record

Little Cypress Elementary second grade teacher, Tammy Snoddy, puckered up for a good cause on Friday, Dec. 13. When the PTO had their Fall Carnival, the teachers and administrators booth had cans with staff pictures on them and the can that earned the most money “won” the pleasure of getting to kiss a pig.

The morning of the Kissing, Snoddy said, “Luckily for me I have a friend, whose boys I taught quite a few years ago, who is raising a little pig as a pet.” In an aside she said, “I hope it’s still kind of little, at least.” “I got a message from her saying her husband is giving it a bath this morning and going to spray it with some “good smelling stuff.”

Apparently, very red lipstick is part of the protocol for pig-kissin’.

During the event in front of the entire student body, Principal Kayla Casey announced that Snoddy would be retiring on Friday, Dec. 20. Her class, with the help

of another teacher, Iva Peasley, had prepared a going away story, which Ms. Casey read, and the students each had a part in giving Ms. Snoddy a farewell gift.

The pig was appropriately attired for his school debut.

LCI Santa letters serve a purpose

Come join our Christmas party Wed., Dec. 18 from 12 noon until

with our vendors!

LOTS OF FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

Collectibles, Gifts, Jewelry and Much More!

2170 Texas Ave. Bridge City

313-6562

Holiday Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 to 8, Sat. 10 to 6 & Sun. 12 to 4

Big Daddy’s e v i L Crawfish

Big Daddy's TEX/LA Crawfish Tails Available

Holiday Sale!

Retail: $12.75 lb.

MON-FRI 8AM - 3PM

Staff Report

For The Record

Teachers at Little Cypress Intermediate found a way to put student letters to Santa to work for a good cause. There are special mailboxes in the Macy’s stores to mail the

Holiday Tips

670-8821

From Page 10A

time, or run errands for these neighbors. Explain to children that helping and sharing are important elements of special holidays.

7. Find time to relax and reflect on the simple joys of the holidays. When you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed, take a break to get a better perspective on what /needs/ to be done and what /can/ be done.

8. If you find that it is becoming difficult to avoid being verbally or physically harsh with your children, STOP. Don’t take out your anger on your kids. Instead, try the following: · Take a deep breath and count to 20. · Phone a friend.

· Take a walk outside, or use another form of exercise. · Laugh. Even a comedy show on television will help relieve stress. · Spend one hour doing something you really enjoy.

Prevent Child Abuse Texas is the leading organization working to prevent the abuse and neglect of our state’s children. More information is available on “Walk to Action for Children” and the “28th Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse” and training programs by accessing online information at www.preventchildabusetexas.org.

Dupuis Tire and Service Center wishes to Thank all their customers for their business

We Wish You A Merry Christmas from owners Ken & Nancy Dupuis, son Adam and the crew; Earl, David, Gerry, Chris and James

Oil Change Special *Tire Balancing Extra Charge

$41

95 + tax

•Includes filter, luve & oil change (up to 6 qts.)

•Fluid levels checked; extra fee to add to low fluids •Excludes synthetic oils & diesels •Pennzoil 5W-30 and 10 W-30

WE CARRY THESE BRANDS OF TIRES FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

TIRES

BRAKE SERVICE ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC DIFFERENTIAL OIL, FILTER CHANGE SCANS & LUBE REPAIR & REBUILD INTERSTATE BATTERIES (new & used) TRANSMISSION SERVICE ENGINE TUNE-UPS ROTATE/BALANCE REPAIR POWER REPAIR FLATS TIRES RADIATOR FLUSH DOOR LOCKS AND FULL/SELF SERVICE GAS DIESEL A/C SERVICE STATE INSPECTION WHEEL ALIGNMENT WINDOWS

Come by & see James Rigler - Master Certified Mechanic

“34 Years of Doing What I Love!”

We offer replacement of:

If no answer leave message, we will return your call.

Bessie Heights Road, Off Hwy 1442 Bridge City

letters and for every letter to Santa that they receive, Macy’s will donate $1 to the MakeA-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million.

Sixty fifth grade students of Sommer Reynolds, Lisa Stephenson, and Bonnie Frugia wrote their letters, addressed them to “Santa at the North Pole,” and Reynolds delivered them on “National Believe Day.”

ALTERNATORS • STARTERS • BELTS WATERPUMPS • HOSES • SHOCKS • STRUTS FUEL FILTERS NEW RADIATORS • HEATER CORES • WHEEL BEARINGS U-JOINTS • DRIVE SHAFTS • CV-SHAFTS POWER STEERING PUMPS & HOSES Any Questions? Come By & See Earl, David, Robin, Joseph, Ken & James We’re Open Monday thru Saturday

2490 Texas Ave. • Bridge City

(409) 735-5334 • (409) 735-2326

12A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

THE RECORD

SPORTS

AND OUTDOORS

A gift your fisherman won’t return

Capt. Belcher puts another over sized red back.

RECORD PHOTO: Capt. Dickie Colburn

COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN

E

arlier this week, a friend that has never fished a day in his life, was mindlessly poking at the burning logs in the Boat Club fireplace when we plodded in the back door. He acknowledged our presence, but never said another word as my partially frozen clients all but climbed in the fireplace while struggling to peel off wet clothing.

He glanced at me one time, shook his head while adding another log and backed away to give them more room.

Usually a very talkative individual, I was shocked that the heckling hadn’t started the moment we entered the room.

When it was clear that my clients had once again regained the use of their fingers and were warm enough to talk through still chattering teeth, my thoughtful friend posed the obvious question, “Y’all have a good time out there today?”

“We got our money’s worth,” replied Melvin Curtis.“Dalton caught two trout in the seven pound range and I dropped an even better fish before we could take a picture of her.”That unexpected response only served to further baffle my fair weather friend.

They had scarcely eased their Tahoe up on DuPont Drive and headed west to Katy when the honest, but belligerent assessment of what my non-fishing friend had just witnessed began. I knew it was going to be even more demeaning than usual when he started with, “The only people I’ve talked to today dumber than you are those two fools that just left.” It only went downhill from that point as I hurriedly struggled to peel off my own wet gear.

“First of all, y’all got out of a perfectly dry boat to stand chest deep in freezing ass water with rain running down your neck for five hours,” he stated as if I weren’t only dumb, but suffering from amnesia as well . “You did that just to catch three fish that you never intended to keep in the first place and they thought they had a good time,” he added without ever pausing to take another breath. “The only thing that makes you just a little less dumb than those guys is that you at least got over-paid one more time!”

Sufficiently, but not unexpectedly chastised, I escaped out the back door and loaded my boat back on the trailer.

After tying everything down I dared to walk back inside to dry off one more time and gather up any loose gear I may have forgotten.

It also came as no surprise when I was greeted with, “You gonna do this nonsense again tomorrow?” Before I could reply he laughed and handed me a diet Dr. Pepper.“Now, that’s a dumb question,” he said. “I’ll put a log on the fire for you and bring a couple of extra donuts.

I detest climbing out of bed so early day after day almost as badly as dealing with cold weather, but both go hand in hand with increasing the odds of duping a lifetime trout.

Actually, getting started early isn’t that critical as the warmer hours of the day are usually the most productive, but the one day I choose to sleep in will be the day the best bite takes place at first light!

While we continue to see more large trout spending more time on the flats bordering deeper water, we still enjoyed a great bite last week fishing the open lake in spite of the fog and a howling southwest wind. Lower surface temperatures, however, will surely slow that bite some this week. The redfish went on a tear and we caught more flounder in three days than I caught in the past two months.

Perhaps the best news of all is that you don’t absolutely have to put on the waders and climb out of the boat to catch a big trout. There are still enough big trout holding in water a little too deep to wade right now and drifting is the best way to locate these fish. Choice of colors and lure presentation are always key, but equally important is the use of a wind sock and a Talon or Power Pole.

Make sure that you purchase a wind sock that is large enough to significantly slow the speed of your drift. In the event that you aren’t sure as to what size to buy, error on the large side. Once you have located the fish, the ability to immediately stop your drift makes the Talon an invaluable asset. As effective as these anchors are, however, do not totally rely on them to keep your boat in place while wading.

As pointed out earlier in the column, challenging Mother Nature for one big bite this time of year is admittedly… ..a little dumb. Having conceded that point, however, when your line starts peeling off the reel and that massive yellow mouth rises above the surface, you feel a whole lot smarter in a hurry!

‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS

B

A new rod for Gramps A Christmas Story

ROBERT VAIL FOR THE RECORD

Y

oung Cris had been going fishing since he was old enough to walk. Gramps, as he had called him, was raising Chris as best he could, living on a fixed income.

Cris’ parents were taken from him in a car crash wen he was only six months old, and his Gramps was just like a dad to him. Gramps had lost his wife to cancer a year before Cris was born, so the two of them needed each other very much.

Living within a mile of one of Texas’ largest bays, Cris enjoyed the time he and his grandfather spent on its shores. Gramps had spent many hours schooling him in the finer art of angling for redfish and he always admired the pretty copper-colored battlers that his gramps caught and later cooked for dinner.

Cris fished with pushbutton reel on a rod that was tattered and missing an eye or two. Limited as to what he could catch on his smaller outfit, he was just as happy catching croakers for Gramps to use for cut bait to lure the redfish they ate.

Gramps fished with an old knucklebusting reel that had no drag and direct drive mounted on an old six-foot rod that was a little stiffer than he would like, but it was all he had, and he couldn’t afford a newer model, so he made do.

In the spring of Cris’ eighth year, he accompanied Gramps to a local pawn shop where Gramps was going to try to sell his

old shot gun to help pay for some of his medical bills. Gramps reasoned that since he was too old to tromp the salt marsh after ducks any

more, he might as well use the gun for something good.

While in the pawn shop, Cris noticed his grandfather wander over the rack of fishing rods in the corner and pick up a shiny seven-foot rod with a new, bright red Garcia reel on it. Gramps held the rod admiringly, sighting down the length of it. He tested it for balance and made several casts before setting it back in its place.

Cris knew then what he wanted to give his Gramps for next Christmas.

All summer long Cris did as many odd jobs as he could, saving every penny he

earned mowing grass and washing cars.

In between fishing trips with his Grandfather, he carried out the neighbor’s garbage, and as summer turned into fall, he raked leaves all over the neighborhood.

Finally two days before Christmas, he had enough money saved.

Cris hopped on his bicycle and pedaled down to the pawn shop ... only to find that the rod and reel that his Grams had so admired had been sold only hours before.

Disappointed and with his gaze fixed on the ground, Cris slowly rode his bicycle back home. He knew he did not have enough money to buy Gramps a brand new rod and reel. He needed time to try and figure out what to do, and he knew no better way to think things over than go fishing.

Grabbing his push button reel and rod, he quietly slipped out the back door as Gramps napped in his chair. He figured he would be back before Gramps even knew he was gone.

When he arrived at the edge of the bay, he noticed that the tide was unusually high and the bay as calm as glass. Only the occasional swirl of a passing mullet dimpled the surface.

Cris had brought only one piece of cut mullet, because he didn’t really think he would catch anything, but he enjoyed the peace and solitude. Mainly he wanted to try and figure out what to do about A NEW ROD FOR GRAMPS Page 5B

2B

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Itinerary looks quite full for Santa this week

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR For The Record

stating the old adage “It Takes Money to Make Money” to help change his thinking about trying to operate a major league baseball franchise on a paltry $21 million shoestring budget.

While walking through the Mall last week waiting for wife Susan to buy something that I wasn’t supposed to see, I sat down at the nice rest area to wait a bit more comfortably.

I spotted Santa visiting with the H SEATTLE SEexcited children who were blurting AHAWKS TWOout the names of different toys and TIME ALL-PRO games a mile-a-minute. He was lisSAFETY EARL tening to every word they said.

THOMAS—His third My thoughts were a mile away straight trip to the Pro when Santa sauntered up to the Bowl with the addition Merry Christmas bench where I was sitting a plopped of being named the down, like he needed a break.

NFL’s Most Valuable From Kaz “Some of the things these kids Defensive Player of the ask for amaze me,” he chuckled. “So many are Year. His stats through 14 games—5 intercepasking for these “iPads” that I decided to bring tions, 93 tackles and 72 solo stops—should one with me and find out what the attraction quality the Orange native for that honor. was with these gizmos. The more I messed with it, the more I liked it. I believe it will help me H TEXAS LONGHORNS LAME DUCK with my big night next week.”

HEAD COACH MACK BROWN—Another About that time he was paged to the store case of how much clout the Internet bloggers where he was working and said he’d be right have on a person’s coaching career. The bigback and asked me to watch his “iPad” for him. money supporters kept reading about getting After a couple of minutes, curiosity got the rid of the second-winningest coach in the best of me and I decided to sneak a peek. To my school’s history until they finally pressured surprise he had hundreds of names with the Brown into announcing his resignation last corresponding gifts for Christmas: weekend just like they did several years ago to Orange native R.C. Slocum at Texas A&M. H LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE HEAD COACH RANDY CROUCH-A tall step H HOUSTON TEXANS QUARTERBACK ladder to show that the sky is the limit as his CASE KEENUM—The Blown Opportunity Bears continue to progress step-by-step, get- Award signifying the fact he has led his team to ting more wins each year, making the playoffs a 0-8 record in his last eight starts at quarterfor the first time in a while this season and are back for the Texans. He continues to get proready to win a district championship in the gressively worse with each game as the opposivery near future. tion finds more and more flaws in his team leadership ability. For example in Sunday’s 25-3 H SUNSET GROVE GOLFER AND DIS- loss at Indianapolis, Keenum completed 18 of TANCE RUNNER KEN RUANE—A shirt 34 passes for 168 yards and had two interceptwith “Marathon Man” emblazoned across the ed. His quarterback rating for his effort was a front, tipping off the competition that he plans paltry 42.3 and his first half rating was 21.3. on continuing to win every race in his age divi- He’s helping his team earn the No. 1 pick in the May NFL draft and choose his replacement at sion (72) that he enters. quarterback.

H NEW ORLEANS SAINTS HEAD COACH SEAN PAYTON—Proof that he is H SUNSET GROVE GOLFER CRAIG worth every penny of his NFL’s highest salary COUVILLION—A huge box of hot dogs so he by returning his Saints to their winning ways will have plenty of ammo to “wienie out’ of a and competing for the top spot in the NFC planned golf game whenever the temperature South Division after a year’s absence due to be- falls below 60 degrees. ing suspended by the league for his part in the bounty fiasco.

H DALLAS COWBOYS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR MONTE KIFFIN—His autobiH HOUSTON ASTROS OWNER JIM ography “Clueless in Big D” which points out CRANE—A huge banner to hang in his office his ineptness of devising a defense that can

in Class 4A and then even helped a friend buy the correct birthday gift for his wife.

stop any NFL opponent. So far his hands are tied because owner Jerry Jones and his son Stephen have obtained the personnel to make the Cowboys defense the worst one in the league.

H WEST ORANGE-STARK HEAD COACH CORNEL THOMPSON—The Don’t Believe Everything You Read Award when the local media and statewide “Bible of High School Football” all wrote his Mustangs off as possible district champions in August because of the very few returning lettermen. However, Coach T worked his tail off getting his “Newbies” oriented to the Mustang brand of football and they responded with a 12-2 season and went as far as the Class 3A quarterfinal round.

H BODY WORKZ SILVER SNEAKERS INSTRUCTOR CONNIE WOODS—A visit from an Arthur Murray representative to help her add some new dance steps to our low-impact exercises.

H FORMER HOUSTON TEXANS HEAD COACH GARY KUBIAK—A switchboard operator to answer the many phone calls he is expected to get from NFL teams looking for an offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach or even a head coach. He’s a first-class guy whose services should be in demand.

H SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS HEAD COACH JIM HARBAUGH—A dozen pair of cleated football shoes to wear instead of the typical athletic coach’s shoes. He’s very superstitious about the apparel he wears during a game and the 49ers have won all four games since he switched to the football cleats.

H HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER JAMEIS WINSTON—Documentation that the criteria for winning this award do not include anything that happens to the winner off the football field. He would not have gotten my vote if I had one.

H HOUSTON TEXANS INTERIM COACH WADE PHILLIPS—A chance to remove the “interim” from his title and get the job as head coach to minimize the confusion of the upcoming transition. After all, the Orange native knows the personnel and would make next season a lot less confusing when all of the injured all-pros return to action. In addition, he has a very respectable 82-61 career record as a head NFL coach with his worst full season being 7-9.

H SUNSET GROVE GOLFER BOB AND FISHERMAN BOB HOOD—The Multi-Tasking Award for being able to score well by swinging a golf club one day and then turn around and cast his fishing rod and catch a limit of fish the next day.

H DALLAS COWBOYS HEAD COACH JASON GARRETT—A huge clock to hang in his office so he can study the art of clock management before he can become a successful NFL head coach. Why he won’t use running plays to eat up time when his team is leading late in the fourth quarter is a mystery. That led directly to Sunday’s 37-36 home loss to the Green Bay Packers who trailed 26-3 at halftime.

H SUNSET GROVE GOLFER RICHARD DUFFEE—The Patience of Job Award for trying several different golf clubs on the tee box for 11 months before finally getting the perfect wood thanks to the expertise of local golf club designer Chris Wright.

H WASHINGTON REDSKINS HEAD COACH MIKE SHANAHAN—An empty hourglass signifying his days are numbered as the Redskins’ fearless leader.

H RETIRED JUDGE PAT CLARK—The Proud Father-in-Law Award after learning his son-in-law, Bruce Aven’s high school, American Heritage, where he is the assistant athletic director and head baseball coach, last weekend became the Florida Class 5A football state champion, winning by an overwhelming 66-8 score.

H AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO Mike Lemons, Archie McClelland, Mark Dunn, Jeff Thomas, Johnny Montagne, Les Jones, Ronnie Hutchison, Gene Harrison, Pierre De la Fosse, Chris Trout, Gwen Whitehead, Troy Manuel, Missy Pillsbury, John Prather, Brad Prejean, John Morris, Larry Moerbe, Judy Arnaud, Andy Conner, Tom Toal, Steve Betz, Harrison Vickers, Jerry Windham, Bill Van, Rodney Barrett, Gail Beckett, Larry Ancelot, Bobby Nelson, Carl Sanders, Matt

H SUNSET GROVE GOLFER JIM RODDA—A Multi-pronged hat rack to hold the many hats he wears in a typical week of being an industrial contract worker, good golfer, Mr. Fix-it for anything that may be wrong, a loyal high school football fan that didn’t miss a game of his grandson, whose team Houston Stratford, made it all the way to the state semifinals

CHRISTMAS WITH KAZ Page 3B

ffer O t n u o c is D l ia c e Sp SAVE UP TO

50

%OFF

ON SELECT MODELS

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Christmas with Kaz Purgahn, David Thompson, James Denmon, Mike King, Durwood Bennett, Bob Cockerill, Chris Allen, Matt Morgan, Sid Caillavet, Doug Patterson, Mike Shuff, Jim King, Tiki Russell, Alex Morrow, John Cochran, David Benoit, Bart Corder, Roy Peterson, Jimmy Givens, Jimmy Sichko, Ken Ruane, Ron Hopperton, Joe Murphy, Walter Cox, Rayford Jameson, David Ess, John Dubose, Lacy Hale, Mark Williams, Gary Cook, Bobby Eddings, Tommy Gunn, Mac Guillory, Buddy Hahn, Glynn Aldredge, Jim Rodda, Kerry Lamb, Brian Hudson, Stephen Patterson, Mike Poutra.

Joe Ely, Trez Sichko, Ella Mulhollan, Allen Beauchamp, John Patterson, Wanda Peveto, Larry Duhon, David Sand, Milton Newton, Mike Parish, Robert Baca, Jim Brown, Mark Hebert, John Toomey, Beth Baas, Stacy Hoffpauir, Tina Lawrence, Richard Duffee, Tammy Torrez, Derry Dunn, Mike Shahan, Wes Duvall, James Welch, James Vidrine, Bob Hollier, Ken St. John, David Bridges, Jim Matthews, Tommy Reed, Sandra Hall, Wayne Brint, Ruth Crawley, Raquel Goodboddie, Jajemi Plut, V.L. Grimes, David Loden, Brian Waguespack, Manuel Godina, Joseph Droddy, Wayne Baker, James Thurman, Ray Benoit, Bill Belcher, Don Olivier, Jerry Ling, Brenda Buxton, Regina Edwards, Frank Hatton, Willow Simpson, Kathy Gunn, J. D. Quarles, Wade Gillet, Jerry McDonald, Jerry Pennington, Chrisleigh Dal Sasso, Cathy Day. Lindsey Nelson, Jim Sharon Bearden, Dan Perrine, Billy Burrow, Dan Cochran, Ken Bridgers, George Crawford, Michelle Broussard, Jim Simon, Jack McClelland, Scottie Wilson, Willie Bednar, James Lopez, Dennis Powell, Bobby Duhon, Carlos Vacek, Roy Locks, George Toal, Mike Lucia, Jim Dunaway, Jack Tindel, Ray Pousson, Jim Ehlert, Bryce Conner, Mike Mazzola, Faye Parish, Gilbert Myers, Johnny Dugas, Kathy Polansky, Yankee Mortimer, Pat Murphy, Leo Simpson, Mike McKown, Clint Hathaway, Jerry Decker, Mike Holbrook, Lee Roy Boehme, Jr., Jerry Ann Trouard, Jimmy Boyd, Donnie Mires, Bobby Swan, Larry Hammett, Tom Day, Bryan McKinley, Donny Ratcliff, Joe Marks, Don Lormand, Robert Dunn, Robert Roesler, Wayne Iles, Raymond Guilbeaux, Johnny Dugas.

Travis Clark, Martha Rogers, Robert Burris, Jerry Caillier, Harry Wood, John Scofield, Carol Perry, Kenny Lalonde, Linn Cardner, Mike Catt, Pete Runnels, Russell Bottley, James Luna, Dick Powell, Preston Prince, David Teague, Carl Floyd, Skip Moore, Pete Sterling, Brian Murphy, Montie Moran, Doug Rogers, Rick Keszeg, Cary Bresie, Scott Garvie, Pat Key, Rodney Townsend, Jerry Howeth, Phillip Brown, Homer Stuntz, Andrew Hayes, Linda Moore, Glen Oliver, Bob Byerly, Jerry Hughes,

From Page 2B

Bart Williams, Brooks Hill, Janet Newton, Benis Lee, Jim Keith, Lynn Smith, Ebb Moore, Steve Pomeroy, Jerrod Bland, Barry Thibodeaux, Frank Finchum, Charles Broussard, Sharon Bearden, Bob Hoepner, Joe Doucet, J.B. Arrington, Bill Ellison, Dana Cruse, Dennis Lee, Jerry Ann Trouard.

Dennis Bishop, Gus Beuershausen, Leon Delome, Grant Gipson, Jeep Colburn, Jerry Nichols, Kevin Hebert, Brian Mingle, Dwayne Mims, Oscar Smith, Joe Parkhurst, Pete Gresham, Charlie Miller, Joe Alford, Chris Gunn, Ed Dyer, Bill Jackson, Bill Bromley, Ace Amodeo, Mike Bernard, Ken Wernig, Roland Gregorie, Todd McLane, John Tate, Brad Gilmore, Hal LaPray, Bob Campbell, Roderick Robertson, Buddy Hahn, Mark Foreman, Manuel Solis, Earl Parker, Neil Watts, John Martinez, Terry Childers, Joan Quartermont, Jeff Mathews, Tiffany Rochelle, Dempsie Jaynes, Kyle Walker, Randy Brown, Clay Dugas, Ellis Boyd, Glenn “Smoothie” Earle, Ron Cowling, Ruth Corder, Billy Bayliss, Andre Robertson, Billy Permenter, David Montagne, Earl Collier, Dewey Scott, Robert Tywater, Louise Savoy, Darrel Latiolais, John Cash Smith, Mary Beth Benoit, Jimmy Verrett, Russell Cronin, Al Granger, Richard Turkel, Rodney Townsend, Jr., Mark Williams.

David Dunn, Cecil Byers, Bo Brannick, Jimmy Owens, Margaret Broussard, Ollie Halten, Waymon Sibley, Rufus Flurry, Aaron Burke, Kris Olsen, Wayne Sparrow, David Hoelzer, James Bloodworth, Ron Roberts, Mike Hoke, Mike Hebert, Tim Hughes, Phillip Madar, Myrt Myers, Lou Garriga, Becky Grant, J.W. “Kid” Henry, Vicki Landry, Gene Steele, Ken Reeves, Jimmy Ray Burris, Brenda Morgan, Robert Mortimer, Mark Meadows, Jody Gray, Mark Williams, Chris Hyde, Clifford Bray, Darline Zavada, Todd Marburgh, Dawn Collins, Stacy Caillavet, John Broussard, Greg Choate, Dave Walsh, Williard Lanier, Calvin Collins, Greg Smith, Jerome Wilkerson, Joyce Prescott, Keith Hogan, David Piland, Bryce Conner, Lana Stogner, Kevin Philen, Vernon Davis, David Hollier, John Lister, Anthony Padilla, Erin Godina, Greg Turbeville, Danny Blacksher, Terry Myers, Mel Hyatt, Curt Leger, George Nevarez, Patrick Toomey, Brad Gilmore, Larry Fisher.

Gary Pollock, Sandy Walker, Anita Vidrine, Bud Martin, Natalie Simon, Jerry Meads, Gary Mainero, Steve Taylor, Richard Scott, Lisa Dies, Darrow Judge, Mark Netherly, Barbara Hayes, Derrick Jones, Dale Peddy, Todd Hoffpauir, Terry Steubing, Donna Evans, Teresa Schreck, David Davis, Shirley Walker, Larry Woods, Steve Champion, Rex Ansley, Connie CHRISTMAS WITH KAZ Page 4B

West Point Plaza from

2496 MLK JR. DRive, ORange

Under New Management!

Wishing Your Family A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Liz Hogan Agency 409-886-8860

Let us cater your next event this holiday season!

Bringing Something Different & Fun”

• Vinyl • Embroidery

Free Delivery on any orders over $75.00

(409) 670-0929

• T-Shirts Melissa Calais - Owner • Hats • Etc. melissacalais@yahoo.com

409-779-9067

3B

4B

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Christmas with Kaz Burnitt, Greg Willis, Pat Anglin, George Baker, Henry Seals, Dan Mohon, Steve Issacs, James Blair, Troy Burton, Homer Stockton, Nita Duffee, Vic Arceneaux, Rick Keszeg, Don Burgess, Tommy Carroll, Mary Louise McKee, Barbara Bergeron, Paula Legate, Connie Lemaire, Debbie Perry, Scott Swearingen, Camilla Richard, Phyllis McCall, Brandon Prouse, Steve Griffith, Carolyn Schramm, Jessie West, C.A. Keasler, Betty Merchant, Ronnie Moody, John Young, Kay Morris, Jim Dwight, George Mortimer, Larry Willette, Leon King, Hughie Allen, John Rowland, Leon Evans, Preston Fuller, Karl Eason, Jim Mouton, Dean Granger, Peggy O’Leary, Brad Gilmore, Bret Johns, J.D. Willis, B.J. Morgan, Wayne Iles.

Bob Campbell, Ralf Mims, Louis Manuel, Richard Roddy, Sandy Turner, Ralph Barrientos, Shea Simon, Chris Cartwright, Sam Lucia, Jack Jones, Shirley “Fuzz” Ware, Gary Ware, Warren Claybar, Charlie Greenwell, Gary Mulhollan, J.C. Sea, John Hardin, Gene Tannehill, Anne Foster, Matt Murphy, Mike Collins, Sam Hudson, Aubrey Welch, Virgie Thomas, Charlotte Guillory, Elray Henson, Marilyn Malvo, Chad Havens, Wendy Rost, Josh Smalley, Art Mason, Mike Reed, Ray Tilley, Keith Doucet, Chad Bryant, Victor Enard, Roddy Richards, Hugh Granger, Toby Foreman, Gary Thibodeaux, Stephen Lee, Darby Byrd, David Winfrey.

Doug Posey, Jimmy Givens, Rick Sand, Joe Raburn, Wallace Culps, Angie Simar, Bryant Calcote, Wayne Lowe, Connie Powell, Jack Horton, Tony Perry, Mark McCall, Joy Haney, Bruce Savoy, Becky Rhoden, Dean Priddy, Randy Vayon, Heath Martin, Ed Freiberg, George Sepulvado, Johnny Dorman, Ronnie Puckett,

From Page 3B

Brenda Campbell, Lori Thompson, Madge Rogers, Travis Ashworth, Marty Monogue, Dave Young, Jeremy Green, Harry Sharpless, Ronnie Puckett, Bobbie Murphy, Jill Williams, Brandon Seaman, Richard Terry, Marla Zoch, Quincy Procell, John Gradnigo, Judy Lowe, Richard Porter, Bart Williams, Joyce Drake, Jim Rawls, Bill Nicholas, Mark Berton, Ray “Mario” Dal Sasso, Jane Couvillion, Mickey Bergeron, Sheree Benoit, Jakie Stine, Pat Clark.

Jonathan Vandagriff, David Haney, Ron McPherson, Gene McCormick, Andre Robertson, Delle Bates, Gerald Beach, Ray Montagne, Wayne Outlaw, Carl Thibodeaux, Mike Bernard, Paul Mott, Kermit Richard, Ray Pousson, Charles Blalack, Dick Alexander, Jeff Dalton, Craig Corder, Pancho McGill, Roland Wolfford, Dave Maddox, Robin Brooks, Shirley Almazan, Buddy Withrow, Paul Vaughan, Vernon Myers, Billy Denham, Reggie Parker, Louis Willey, Clyde Davis, Bob Brown, Jerry Childress, Laurie Modisette, Bob Baptista, Jay Brown, David Williams, Russell Covington, Jerry Montgomery, Harold Gross, Russell Turkel, Larry Fisher, Steve Pesek, Charles Liggio, John Garrett, Brown Claybar, Larry Warner, Shelby May, Dickie Colburn, Joe Barrios, Virgis Benoit, Dwight Bickham, Howard Minor.

David Claybar, J.L. Vincent, Ron Theriot, Ross Smith, Dave Pederson, Peggy Vincent, Max Pachar, Jerome Standley, Sleepy Smith, Gwen Barton, Ron Sigler, Pat Brown, James Sanders, B.K. Ware, Leonard Brown, Billy Shults, Don Covington, Jeremy Hogg, Alicia Hebert, Reanna Morris, Bill Tillman, Ronnie Rost, Gay Richardson, Jim Turpin, Kelly Alford, Alan Whipkey, Jane Dunn, Ann Lieby, John

‘05 Chevy Ext Cab

‘08 Dodge Ram

Harrell, Max Staudt, Jessie Whitehead, Sweet Charlotte Tucker, Jim Graves, Jeff Wheatley, Moe Litton, Jack White, Glenn Hill, Maurice Mueschke, Billy Paul Withrow, John Young, Tommy Ewing, Ernie Dyer, Carroll Holt, Shane Johns, John Broussard, Denise Himel, Pat Fountain, Sid Caillavet, Paul Patin, Lona Vasquez.

Dennis Duhon, Jim Miller, Calvin Parker, Jimmy Sattler, Rodney Dove, Lawrence Hunt, Eddie Faulk, June Gunstream, Cornel Thompson, Sam Kittrell, Dick Behnke, Huel Fontenot, Paul Lorimer, Ronnie Burton, Mike Lovett, Robert “Woody” Wood, Vicky Walters, Leroy Breedlove, Mike White, Frank Skeeler, David Payne, John Hersey, J. D. Willis, Haazen Kenney, Bonnie Mingle, John Kimbrough, Wayne Peveto, Gene Alsandor, Bubba Lanning, Wayne Morris, Dale LeBlanc, Nelson Broussard, Sammy Owens, Heath Mouton, David Cooper, Harold Fuqua, Roger Hall, Joe Peery, Bob Hood, James Rigler, Robert Sims, Dexter Bassinger, Joe Sanders, Bill Modisette, Mark Oldham, Mackey Clasby, Vernon Collier, Michael Arnaud, Jay Ayers, Jeanette Cleaver, Ray Burch, Gerhard Hommel, Walter Landisch.

Jimmy Sims, Joe Ware, Roy Dunn, Eric Hinton, Debbie Fusilier, Penny Leleux, Les Patin, Debbie Buckalew, Ricky Trahan, Melinda Gipson, Jet Toohey, James Stringer, Alan Sanders, John Cooper, Glenn Toohey, Sam Lucia, Betty Derrick, Lon Craft, Margaret Peeples, Mike Abbott, Charles Gant, Oliver Seastrunk, Carl Himel, Earl Geis, Mike Leonard, Van Vandervoort, David Kosboth, Jack Burney, Brandon Landry, Randy Crouch, Ray Rogers, Gary Stelly, Pat Johnson, Andy Allen, Ray Conner, Keith Staudt, Louis McIntire, Brandon Fisher, Fred Zoch, Troy Burke, Bubba Brown, Johnny Trahan, David Clary, Joey Campbell, Robert Query, Gary Thibodeaux, Steve Mazzola, Tim Bonnin, Jay James, DeWitt Gipson, John Griffith, How-

‘03 Chevy Silverado

ard Nelson, Randy Jarrell, Jimmy Jones, Joe Payne, Donald Moss, Betty Melton, Doug Nelms, Cecil Sylvester, Roy Knolley, Annabelle Stringer, Wade Smith, Shea Brown, Sam Ambers, John Raughton, Pat Leverne, James Scott, Ann Harner, Jenny Taylor, David Trahan, Donnie Shockley, Jr., John Crawford, Jim Gordon, Jim Colley, Dennis Doggett, Sue Rathburn, Keith Lyons, Wayne Franklin, Mandy Rogers, Terry Landry, Albert Gore, Betsy Phillips, Trent Cooper, Steve Toal, James Ray, Mike Hughes, Mark Magnuson, Gary Mulhollan, Miles Hall, Bobby Tanner, Jason Gipson, Jade Saucier, Georgia Corder, Ron Logan, Ken Manuel, Don Harmon, Sanford Lummus, Mary Frances Hartley, Hunter Sheridan, Lewis Sims, Tommy Carroll, Van Wade.

And a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to my e-mail readers Dick and Gail Kazmar, Bobbie, Dick and Joe Wechter, Don and Linda Bivens, Karen and Brian Smith, Kate Butcher, Brock and Glenna Bult, Paul Groncki, Jim Rodda, Bobbie Earle, Wayne and Kaye Morris, Tony Ottati and for anyone I may have missed, especially you, my loyal readers who have been with Kaz’s Korner since its inception Sept. 12, 1966.

VFW to host Christmas Dance A Christmas Dance will be held 8 p.m. til 12 a.m., Dec. 21 at VFW Post 2775 located at 5303 N 16th St., N Hwy. 87 in Orange.

Cypress Band will perform live with Willie Tee and the “ Godfather of Swamp Pop” Warren Storm. Come in Christmas with this great band and “Swamp Pop” legends.

Tickets are $10 per person. For more info call 409-886-9738.

‘01 Chevy Suburban

‘08 Pontiac G6

gold

54k, Automatic - AIr

$12,700

88k, Automatic - Air

$12,500

‘09 Dodge Dakota

‘05 Ford Taurus

$6,950

199k, Automatic - Air

4d dark blue

$4,500

Automatic - Air

‘05 Buick LeSabre

$7,950

130k, Automatic - Air

‘08 Chevy Box Van

‘05 Chevy Maximum gold extd malibu

Automatic - Air, 69k

$6,950

122k, Automatic - AIr

$9,950

‘08 Chevrolet Cobalt

‘03 Ford Explorer

$9,850

4 dr., grey, 60 miles, auto., air

Automatic - Air, Tommy Liftgate, White, 85k

‘03 Honda Accord Coupe

$9,400

STANDARD SHIFT, White, 91k, 2 Dr

‘08 Buick LaCrosse

$6,950

‘04 Ford Focus

Automatic - Air, 86k

$8,950

‘04 Chevy Malibu Classic

4d tan-

$10,500

‘05 Pontiac Montana

96k, V6 Automatic - Air Gold - Malibu

‘05 Chevy Impala

silver 2do

Automatic - Air Blue, 124k,

$13,800

49k, V6, Automatic - Air

$7,995

‘05 Chrysler Town & Country

Work Car 114k, White, Automatic - Air

$4,500

s ‘06 Chevy Equinox

blue 4d

46k, Automatic - Air NICE

$12,500

Automatic - Air, 157k, White

s

‘02 Cadi. Eldorado Coupe

$4,500

‘04 Suburban LT

75,000 miles, light blue, air/auto., like new

$8,850

Automatic - Air, Blue, Very Clean, 112k

‘03 Mercury Grand Marquee

$9,500

‘07 Chevy Impala LS

98k, Maroon, Automatic - Air,

s

$9,850

‘04 Ford Freestar

gray

Automatic - Air, Power Windows

$7,995

129k, Dark Blue, Automatic - Air, Leather

‘05 Buick Rendezvous

$10,500

‘04 Mercury Monterey

Automatic - Air Gray, 4 Dr, 95k

$6,500

34k, Automatic - Air, Very Clean

‘08 Saturn Astra

$12,500

‘07 Saturn Vue

Wagon Limited

V6, auto & air, 86K

$7,250

s ‘07 Grand Marquee

4d suv tan

Automatic, Air 56k, Gray, V8

$8,900

Automatic - Air, 149k

s

‘06 Chevy Trailblazer

$3,500

‘02 Chevy Camaro

Automatic - Air 99k, 2Dr Red

$8,950

‘07 Chevy Cobalt

Automatic - Air 74k, Dark Blue

10,900

‘05 Toyota Corolla 4 dr.

Light Blue, 61k, Convertible, Automatic - Air

$11,800

‘07 Dodge Ram 4D gray

Auto., air, 125K Black color

$6 ,900

Clean Pre-Owned CARS, TRUCKS, & SUVs Corner of MacArthur & Henrietta St., Orange

409.670.0232

Silver, 89k, Sun Roof, Automatic - Air

$7,500

Automatic - Air Red, 4Dr

! s s e n r i a F

s u o m a F FOR

HARMON HARMON - OLIVER ENTERPRISE, LLC

$8,450

Auto., air, 139K

$7,500

OPEN: BUY HERE! PAY HERE! MONDAY-FRIDAY

9 AM TO 5:00 PM financing! CLOSED SATURDAY available & SUNDAY We Buy Clean Used Cars and Trucks FAST IN-HOUSE

151k, Automatic - Air

$9,850

“We can use your bank or credit union for financing!”

Price + TTL Pictures for illustration purpose only

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

December fishing and deep water…not for the faint of heart OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE For The Record

My first real deal saltwater experience was too many years ago to count, my neighbor Chris Gunn and I bundled up like “Michelin” men and took off for the Sabine River.

Chris was a veteran angler who loved to fish the Sabine, especially in the winter when the redfish were ganged up.

The 17-foot aluminum boat offered little in the way of a break from the elements unless you actually lay down in the floor; a coin toss usually determined who stayed warm and who got the unenviable task of driving. The ride down the river culminated at an intersection where the old river made a big bend near Conway’s bayou and the old ship graveyard. The deep water held all manner of life, big redfish and black drum, largemouth bass and stripers, and the occasional speckled trout.

Our target was always redfish and our weapon was always the trusty Rat-l-trap, we would crank these baits until we

couldn’t crank anymore. The object of the drill was to cover as much water as possible and it didn’t make any difference what depth, fish until you got bit and then fish that water some more.

As the seasons wore on we perfected our techniques and began to concentrate on deeper water, usually around some structure. The deep water pattern paid big dividends and we enjoyed some outstanding days on the water despite the terrible conditions. The thump of a wide shouldered redfish at near freezing temperatures was unmistakable, even to cold numb hands. Once we located the fish we generally were able to catch several more from the same area, these fish got to be almost predictable. I still remember my first redfish, a hyped up 9 pounder who smashed a gold “trap” and forever changed the way I thought about fishing.

To this day I still fish some of the same water where I started

Gramps’ Christmas gift.

Casting out his piece of bait, he held onto his rod but let his mind wander. Watching a lone seagull glide effortlessly overhead, he pondered what to do.

Suddenly he felt a sharp thump on his line. Then it slowly began to move to one side.

Reeling in the slack, he set the hook into what he instantly realized was a bigger fish than he had ever hooked. He pulled on his flimsily rod and reel as hard as he dared, and to his amazement, the fish began to swim toward him. Reeling for all he was worth, he had the huge fish wallowing in the shallows at his feet before he knew it. He reached down and gently slid his hand under the gillplate of the huge red, hefting it to better admire it.

When he lifted the fish, he noticed a shiny new hook in the opposite corner of its mouth. String was still attached to the hook and it dipped into the water. Laying the fish on the bank, he grabbed up the string and began pulling. He felt a resistance from something on the other end of the line.

Tugging harder he saw the tip of a rod break the mirror surface. Giving a final yank, he couldn’t believe his eyes when a new rod and Garcia reel--just like the one in the pawn shop--emerged from the water.

What luck!

Turning his attention back to the huge redfish, he found that it was gone. Somehow that fish had thrown that hook and disappeared.

Did it flop back into the bay?

How on earth did that fish vanish without so much as a splash?

Cris looked around for signs telling how that fish had disappeared when he noticed a short, round man in a red suit with black knee boots disappear into a stand of sea cane nearby.

Cris paused. Could it be ... you know who? Maybe ... Nah! Probably not.

One thing he knew for sure: that redfish had delivered a brand new, shiny rod with the bright red Garcia reel that he had worked so hard for all summer long.

He gathered his things and started for home on his bicycle knowing--kind of--what had just happened. Arriving there, he hid the new rod and reel in the garage and slipped back inside just as Gramps was stirring from his nap.

On Christmas morning, he was up before Gramps, placing the now clean, shiny new rod and bright red Garcia reel under the evergreen tree with the glittering golden star attached.

The smile that lit Gramps’ face when he saw the new rod and reel was the best Christmas gift Cris could have received.

He knew he and

WO announces holiday trash pick-up schedule Waste Management will not be picking up trash on Friday, Dec. 27 or Friday, Jan. 3, in West Orange. They will, however be picking up on Saturday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Jan. 4.

and the patterns still hold true, those fish gang up in deep water and only those who go looking for them ever find them.

Deep water fishing is a mystery to most inshore saltwater anglers, once you get to about 8 feet most folks get lost and start looking for a shoreline somewhere to beat up. The shallow stuff is great and everybody wants to “get ‘em in the skinny stuff” if they can, but sometimes that just doesn’t happen. The biggest problem that most anglers have when fishing deep water is developing confidence, the shallow water approach has been so hammered into our psyche that we almost don’t know any other way to go about chasing fish. Believe me when I say this “if you can master deep water you can fish without crowds more than the folks who stay shallow”, now if that doesn’t get your attention I don’t know what will.

Several techniques can be

a e insurance

Larry’s

Barber Shop

3710 Pheasant, Orange

883-0882

Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:00am-5:30pm

Charlene Wappler

Celebrate . . .

the tradition of giving, the reason for the season and a New Year of peace, happiness and joy

Merry Christmas

From Page 1B

Gramps would spend plenty of quality time together in the days to come, sitting on the edge of the bay in pursuit of the mighty redfish.

• Home • Auto • Life 1025 Texas Avenue • Bridge City • 735-2010

Happy Holidays from THRASH CHIROPRCTIC!

“I’M IN PAIN” CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP ME? “What’s the best way of finding out whether or not a doctor of chiropractic can help my problem?”

We believe the answer can be found in a complete chiropractic consultation and examination, including x-rays.

And to help find out for sure, we will do a complete consultation and examination, including x-rays, if necessary, (procedures that are normally valued at $200 or more) for $25.00.

We will make this special program available through December 24th.

$25.OO

Reg. $200 (or more) Program Must Present Ad At Time Of Appointment.

Expiration Date: Dec 24, 2013 We will be closed Dec. 25, 2013 - Jan 1, 2014

These conditions may be danger signals of a pinched nerve: Headaches Arthritic Pain Loss of sleep

Leg pain & Numbness Stiff Neck Muscle Pain

Backache Arm Pain & Numbness Joint Pain

Whiplash Injury Tension Neck Pain

1. Consultation

2. Examination

3. X-Ray

409-738-2070

Keep the CHRIST in CHRISTmas

Ellen Nickum

Nathan Dean

Capt. Uzzle Page 6B

A new rod for Gramps

4. Report of Findings

$25

5B

.00 Reg. $200 (or more)

SPECIAL PROGRAM TO NEW PATIENTS

$25

.00 Reg. $200 (or more)

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DEC. 24, 2013

Preliminary Consultation Thorough Orthopedic and Neurological Examination of the Spine Spinal X-Ray, if necessary A Report of our Findings

This program is offered for a limited time only, please mention this coupon when making your appointment. *This special program excludes Medicare and Medicaid patients that are covered by federal programs

THRASH Chiropractic Clinic Dr. David Thrash

2315 16th Street • Orange TX

409-886-7246

6B

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

We Buy And Sell Gold And Silver

& Collectibles Next To Lil Ceasar’s Pizza In Northway Shopping Center

• Commemorative Coins • Proof Sets • Unique Collectibles All Great Stocking Stuffers ONLINE STORE

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

337-302-3051

SE Texas High School organization sets new national records

By Patty Lenderman, Lakecaster

In their very first event, the Southeast Texas High School Fishing Association shattered all previous participating records in the country! High School fishing has been established in many states for quite some time. East Texas got a taste of it when the National High School Championship was held on Sam Rayburn this past summer. It woke up this entire region. In the short months since, schools across Southeast Texas have been forming fishing clubs, and the Southeast Texas High School conference was born with 28 participating schools – so far. Their inaugural event was held on Sam Rayburn December 14, 2013 at the Umphrey Family

Congratulations to the top 5 teams: (1st) Bryce Rambo & Trent Manual; (2nd) Jace Weeks & Danny Mullins; (3rd) Hunter Muncrief & Daren Dew; (4th) Forrest Gothia & Ashton Hunter; (5th) Blake Lane & Kade Morgan Photos by Patty Lenderman, Lakecaster

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From

Vickie Edgerly Your District Clerk Thank You For Your Loyal Support

Pavilion and over 500 young men and ladies layered up on this bitterly cold day and headed out to show off their skills.

Formatted as a team event, 262 teams were registered to fish, nearly all with boats and captains. As a note, the National High School Championship had 130 participating teams. The students were not allowed to operate their own boat. Friends, family members and a host of volunteers came out in droves to provide a platform for these kids and boats to fish from. Businesses and individuals from Houston to Port Arthur, as north as Nacogdoches and beyond provided sponsorship to the event. This is a sport that

HONEY-B HAM CO. Merry Christmas!!

Ashton Hunter showcases the Big Bass of the tournament that he caught weighing in at 8.75 lbs, anchoring a 4th place win for he and partner Forest Gothia of Bridge City

leaves no one behind. Everyone can participate in a fishing tournament.

Competitors set out on Big Sam after a morning boat check, and Mother Nature blasted them with her wintry wrath, throwing strong bitter cold winds and plummeting temperatures for these young anglers to contend with.

These kids met the challenge, coming in with a lot of solid fish to weigh in.

Bryce Rambo and Trent Manuel, representing Little Cypress hauled in the biggest limit of the tournament winning 1st place with 14.24 lbs.

“It was really cold and windy out there,” the team began.

“The fishing was tough. We tried a lot of spots, but it was hard to find the fish.” Using a rattle trap, they managed to put a single keeper in their livewell fairly early. “We lost a big one after that.” Continuing to various spots, at 9:30am they found one area holding the fish they needed. It was a spot with stumps and a hard bottom in 10 to 12’ of water.

Trent put three in the boat right away, then Bryce followed suit switching to the same technique using Carolina rigged baby brush hogs and lizards, wrapping up their limit. “We tried other areas after that but didn’t have any more luck.” The team won a host of prizes, as well as a $2,139 check for their school organization. They would like to thank Captain Cory Rambo for taking them fishing, Miss Doyle their school fishing coach and advisor as well as Lews, Ranger, West LTD, Granger Chevrolet, Jordan Marine, Daley’s Hunt ‘n Fish and Simon Outfitters for their support.

Second place was won by Huntington anglers Jace Weeks and Danny Mullins with 14.02 lbs. They fished deep water with brush hogs for their catch, and Danny Mullins Sr. captained their boat. They earned many prizes and a check for $1,398 for their school club.

Pineland High School anNational Records Page 8B

Capt. Uzzle BASKETS • PARTY TRAYS • GIFT CERTIFICATES • CORPORATE DISCOUNTS ORDER YOUR SPIRAL-CUT HONEY-GLAZED HAMS, SMOKED GLAZED WHOLE TURKEYS AND TURKEY BREASTS 6385 CALDER • BEAUMONT • (409) 860-3151

used to fish the deeper stuff and they are not that hard to grasp, the month of December is a perfect to try them. Take advantage of your electronics and find a break in the depth or some underwater structure that should offer fish a place to get out of the current and ambush prey. Crankbaits like the

From Page 5B

Rat-l-trap and Hoginar are perfect for probing these areas. The crankbaits are easy to feel and stay in contact with even at increased depths.

Another good method comes from the bass fishing world, the dropshot rig. This rig consists of a soft plastic rigged several feet above a weight, the hook is tied on with a palomar knot and the depth of the weight is adjustable. By having the weight on the bottom you feel the strike much more effectively, you present the rig in vertical fashion and just shake the line.

This works well when fishing deep shell, the ability to put the lure in front of suspended fish and draw strikes is a real bonus.

The month of December will certainly bring us our fair share of cold weather and that will make for some excellent opportunities for those who dare to brave the elements.

Take special care to wear a PFD, especially when the temperatures start dropping because hypothermia is real danger if you hit that water wrong.

December will see the crowds thin out and there will be more opportunities for the hard core fishermen, if the weather gets bad don’t discount the deep water pattern because you can almost always find some fishable water. Take care, be safe, and have a great holiday season.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Bishob Gillory releases statement on settlement Staff Report For The Record December 12, 2013 My dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ I am deeply saddened by the sexual abuse scandals that have affected the church and now our own diocese and the Southeast Texas community.

These global scandals have profoundly impacted many lives and have grieved our priests including myself. On December 11, 2013, the attorney for the diocese announced that we were able to settle the case of six plaintiffs who alleged sex abuse by Ronald Bollich, a priest who died in 1996.

The plaintiffs said the alleged acts took place 20 to 30+ years ago. We are unable to reveal the amount of the settlements to you because the plaintiffs requested that the amount remain confidential.

At the time of the settle-

ment the court was considering motions on behalf of the Diocese that could have resulted in the dismissal of the case. The attorney for the diocese continues to advise that we had valid defenses to all the plaintiffs’ claims. However, from the beginning, all the parties recognized that it would be in the best interest for all involved if the case could be resolved outside of the legal system. The announcement of the settlement followed nearly two years of negotiations.

I believe we have acted in a responsible and amicable manner in the disposition of these allegations. My decision to settle this lawsuit at this time has been the result of much prayer, consultation, and reflection.

In the words of our Holy Father Pope Francis, “The pain and the shame we feel at the sins of some members of the Church, and at our own, must

never make us forget how many Christians are giving their lives in love.” Like our Holy Father, I too am grateful for the beautiful example given to me by so many individuals – both Catholic and nonCatholic – who joyfully sacrifice their lives and their time. I am especially encouraged by the priests of our diocese as they continue their pastoral ministry in light of the scandal and these recent allegations.

I know you are well aware of the safeguards that have been put in place under the “Protecting God’s Children” banner. Since that program was implemented in 2003, more than 7,000 adults who work or volunteer in ministry for our diocese – including all of our current priests and seminarians – have been trained through those sessions. We conduct background checks before any applicant is hired at the pastoral center, our parishes and our schools or before

any volunteer is accepted to work with children. These include background checks on our priests and seminarians.

Our diocese continues to be diligent in the selection of individuals who minister in the name of the Church.

I ask you to join me in prayer, asking God to provide healing for all victims of sexual abuse and for all of us whose lives – in any way – have been touched by this pain.

Sincerely in Christ, Most Rev. Curtis J. Guillory, S.V.D., D.D. Bishop of Beaumont Office of the Bishop Diocese of Beaumont Mail: Post Office Box 3948 Beaumont, Texas 777043948 Location: 710 Archie Street Beaumont, TX 77701-2899 Telephone: (409) 924-4310 Fax: (409) 924-4399 Email: bishop@dioceseofbmt.

Trinity Baptist Church of Orange Christmas release Staff Report For The Record Trinity Baptist Church of Orange started their celebration of the Christmas season the Sunday after Thanksgiving with “The Hanging of the Greens”. The service included several members reading scripture and explaining why the traditional flowers and greenery are used at Christ-

mas. Special Christmas music was presented by the TBC Choir.

Each Sunday, during the Christmas season, the church celebrates the Lighting of the Advent Candle with different church families participating with a scripture reading and prayer. Advent begins four weeks before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Advent is the period of anticipa-

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship Staff Report For The Record Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites the community to attend two days of worship services celebrating the birth of Christ Jesus, Lord and Savior. These services offer praises and thanks for this gift of love from God above. Join them Christmas Eve at 5:15 p.m. for special music including a choir anthem, an instrumental guitar arrangement by Blake Flowers, with Julie Richter flutist accompanying, and congregational singing of hymns. The annual Candlelight service begins at 5:30 p.m. which includes Holy

Communion.

Christmas Day Worship with Holy Communion starts at 10:00 a.m.

During this Yuletide season the church wants you to once again experience as many years ago, God’s love revealing His glory and image being shared with man for salvation’s plan.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City, Texas. They wish each and all a heart full of JOY as you remember God’s amazing love shown through His Son, Jesus.

tion before Christmas. No, it’s not the presents that are being anticipated, but the biggest gift ever given to the world – the birth of Jesus.

On Dec. 1, the Candle of Hope was lit by Norman and Renda Scott. Dec. 8, Chad and Amy Langston lit the Candle of Preparation. Dec. 15, Troy and Lynda Smith lit the Candle of Joy. Next Sunday, Dec. 22, Johnny and Cathy Hanks will light the Candle of Love.

Dec. 24, during the Candle Light Service, Phil and DeAnne Pollock will light the Christ Candle. The Christ Candle reminds us that Jesus Christ should always be the center of our lives and is the

true meaning of Christmas.

Under the direction of Dan Cruse, the TBC Choir will present a special theme and Christmas music each Sunday and during the Candle Light Service. Several members from the LCM Choir are participating in the presentation of the Christmas music.

The Candlelight Christmas Service will be held Saturday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come celebrate the birth of Christ during the special service. Refreshments will be served immediately following the service. Trinity Baptist Church is located at 1819 N.16th Street, in Orange.

Orange County Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Pastor Forrest Wood Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Evening Services: Youth & Children - 6:30 p.m.

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m.

Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch 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

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8 a.m. - Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. - Celebration Service in Praise Center 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - Worship in Sanctuary 5 p.m. - UMYF & Kids Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux www.fumcorange.org

Trinity Baptist Church

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

NEW LOCATION: 1819 16th 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

CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Dec. 24th 6 pm

945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-4573 - Church 409-988-3003 - Pastor Paul Zoch Worship Services: Traditional - 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays (Young & Young @ Heart) Potluck: 6 p.m.

Fun, Games, Singing & Bible Study: 7 p.m.

The Little Church with a Big Heart.

Refreshments and Fellowship Following the Service

Church Sponsors YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

7B

Living Word Church Hw 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659 www.livingwordtx.org Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Service - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

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: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: Bible Study at 9:15 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:30 a.m.; Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Children’s Activities.

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

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: Ladies & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

Christ of Latter-day Saints Services at 9 a.m.

6108 Hazelwood 409-779-9039

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

Minister: Kurtis Moffit www.westorangechurch.org “Our church family welcomes you!”

Celebrating 50 years Four Area Locations

YOUR CHURCH LISTING COULD BE HERE!

Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

738-2070

8B

National Records glers Hunter Muncrief and Daren Dew secured 3rd place with their 12.92 lb sack. They earned $946 for their school and took home several prizes.

Forest Gothia and Ashton Hunter of Bridge City not only won 4th place overall with 12.29 lbs. Ashton caught their kicker, weighing in at 8.75 lbs and winning Big Bass of the tournament! Their school earned $476. Captain Hunter Gothia ran the boat for this team.

Lew’s Fishing Tackle Company provided rods, reels, and other products to the top winners as well as many other participants. Bob Sealy, CEO of the Big Bass Splash awarded free entries into his million dollar event on Sam Rayburn to the top three teams.

Rat-L-Trap, Premier Yamaha, Ann’s Tackle, Jasper Outboard, Bass N Bucks, Daley’s Hunt ‘n Fish, Buna High School, Philpott Ford, David Self Ford all provided prizes for the anglers to take home.

The top 37 teams earned checks for their school clubs and all participating teams earned points toward the championship in May. John Salamone emceed the event with Ray Beck as the weigh master. “We are so excited and pleased with the participation in our first tournament,” Salamone began. “It was originally scheduled to take place at another location, but with the numbers of anglers signing up, we had to bring it to the Umphrey Pavilion to accommodate all of the boats and other traffic we

From Page 6B

had.” Getting students paired up with captains to fish the tournament was another obstacle that had to be addressed.

“The people in the fishing industry are unmatched.”

“We put the word out on various fishing forums of what we needed as far as boats and captains and a few other elements, and boaters came out of the woodwork to help in every way. To have our very first high school tournament be the biggest one ever in the country is huge. It shows the level of interest we have from the kids here in the biggest way. We are very proud of each and every student that braved fishing on a day like this and cannot give enough thanks to all of the volunteers and businesses that helped to make this a success. Thanks to all of the community support as well. The future of tournament fishing is in good hands.”

Lumberton High School was the first in this region to start a fishing club, headed up by fishing coach Bryan Thomas. They currently have 44 members. It didn’t take long for other area students to rally for clubs of their own, and it lit up like a wildfire with 28 schools spanning the entirety of Southeast Texas coming on board to form the Southeast Texas High School Conference. Bryan as well as Tedd O’Dell, Paul Squire and Tom

Little Cypress High School takes home the trophy in the inaugural SETX high school event, championed by the team of Bryce Rambo and Trent Manuel, each flanking their Fishing Coach Miss Doyle

Ray Beck and John Salamone congratulate 2nd place winners Jace Weeks and Danny Mullins of Huntington with their Captain Danny Mullins Sr.

Hunter Muncrief and Daren Dew of Pineland won 3rd place in the tournament, here with their Captain and flanked by weighmaster Ray Beck and Emcee John Salamone

Selman spear-headed the success of this tournament and were the main organizers of this association. They have been very helpful to other schools as they organize their clubs as well.

“High School Fishing in East Texas has arrived! We are absolutely thrilled to see the progress that is being made in getting students reacquainted with the great outdoors especially in a program that stresses not only responsible angling but also fishing as a means to further a students education. I think this area of the country (East Texas) has become a model for our Student Angler Federation and what can be done to grow the sport of fishing. I want to personally commend everyone involved in bringing High School Fishing into the spotlight!

We always tell people that you grow High School Fishing one school at a time and one event at a time and in Texas it has never been more evident. The establishment of a 5 event tournament trail that gives students multiple fishing opportunities is ex-

actly what it takes to build a program in any area as well as building live long anglers and that is exactly what the Student Angler Federation is all about.

Throughout the country High School Fishing is on the move and is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing High School Sports nationwide. When you consider the fact that we had 14 boats representing about 8 schools at our first Texas High School State Championship in 2011 and look where we are now in just over three years it is truly amazing. And the best news is that we are just getting started!

Again congratulations to everyone involved and I would recommend that everyone take the time to go experience a High School Fishing event! They are truly a testament to what type of positive impact this sport can have on the lives of students!” - Mark Gintert, TBF National Youth Director mark@bassfederation.com For full results and more information about high school fishing clubs, click to www.highschoolfishing.org

Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year from

Judge Janice Menard’s Family to Your Family

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

9B

Country Legend Ray Price Dead at 87 $25 Optical Chuck Dauphin Billboard

Ray Price, one of country music’s most beloved voices, died at home Monday afternoon at the age of 87, his family said through a spokesman. Price had been hospitalized in Texas recently, and had been fighting a battle against pancreatic cancer since late last year. On Thursday (Dec. 12), the singer entered hospice care, leaving a message to fans: “I am at peace. I love Jesus. I’m going to be just fine. Don’t worry about me. I’ll see you again one day.”

Ray Price Had a ‘Crazy’ Run on the Billboard Charts Country radio veteran Bill Mack, who has been acting as a spokesman for the family in recent days, relayed on Facebook that Price’s wife Janie called him to confirm the singer had died. “Ray Price left for heaven at 4:43 PM Central Time,” he writes. “He went in perfect peace.” The AP is reporting that Billie Perryman, the wife of family friend Tom Perryman, also confirmed his death.

Earlier, on Sunday, multiple news sources posted that Price had died, with many splashing the headline across home pages and social media. The story snowballed after Price’s son, Cliff, wrote on Facebook that he had “heard” his father had passed. Later, he took the post down and said he had been “deceived by some cruel people.”

Price’s musical career spanned some 65 years, and his recordings stand among the most versatile in the format’s history -- ranging from honky-tonk to western swing to a more lush sound in the 1960s that brought him some of the biggest hits of his career.

He was born January 12, 1926 in Perryville, Texas.

Upon turning 18, Price enlisted in the Marines, where he stayed for two years. He began performing on Abilene radio station KRBC in 1948, and moved on to the Big D Jamboree in Dallas the next year.

The singer would move to Nashville not too long after signing a contract with Columbia Records. His first five releases failed to dent the charts, but he would make his debut in 1952 with “Talk To Your Heart,” which would climb all the way to No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. Upon his move to Music City, Price lived with Hank Williams for a time between his marriages to Audrey and Billie Jean.

Scoring a second hit with “Don’t Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes,” Price’s star was on the rise. He formed his

band, the Cherokee Cowboys, in 1953. The names of the future artists that would be included in the lineup reads like a Who’s who, including Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, Darrell McCall, and Johnny Paycheck. It was at this point, that Price began to develop a signature sound – with the 4/4 shuffle being an integral trademark. Some of his biggest hits of the era included “City Lights,” “Crazy Arms,” and 1959’s “Heartaches By The Number,” a Harlan Howard-written gem that many consider to be the best country record of that era.

Ray Price Had ‘Crazy’ Run on Billboard Charts As the 1960s dawned, Price continued to dominate the charts with singles such as “Pride,” “Walk Me To The Door,” and “Burning Memories.” He also was the first artist to record “Make The World Go Away,” earning a No. 2 hit with the song two years before Eddy Arnold recorded his version. Though the hits continued for Price, he was feeling somewhat restless musically. He hadn’t had a number one hit since 1959, and artists such as Arnold were enjoying success with a more lush style -- known as “The Nashville Sound.”

So, Price began to tinker with his sound. The first major example of this was his recording of “Danny Boy” in 1967. Though some critics took aim at the heavy use of strings, the record hit the top ten -- and earned him his second biggest ranking on the Hot 100 at No. 60. The next few years saw him continue to refine that sound, with records such as “I’m Still Not Over You” and “She Wears My Ring” being among his biggest chart hits of the latter part of the decade.

By 1970, the singer found the perfect record for his new style -- from a new singer / songwriter in town named Kris Kristofferson. Price’s recording of “For The Good Times” became his first charttopper in eleven years, and just missed the top ten on the pop charts, as well. The first half of the decade saw some of his most memorable -- and successful work. “I Won’t Mention It Again,” “The Lonesomest Lonesome,” and “She’s Got To Be A Saint” all performed well on the chart, with his final Billboard number one coming in 1973 with “You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me.” Price’s stint with Columbia came to an end the next year, with his signing to Myrrh Records.

The hits continued for Price, albeit at a slower rate.

Two of his first singles for his new label home, “Like Old Times Again,” and “Roses

Bridge City Little League Sign-Ups! Staff Report

For The Record

Registration dates have been set for the 2014 season of the Bridge City Little League. All Orange County youth are now eligible to participate. This includes the regular season and All-Stars. Thay also have a free Challenge League.

Eligible players are: boys ages 4-16 (as of April 30, 2014) and girls ages 4-16 (as of December 31, 2013) Registration will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at the Bridge City Elementary Cafeteria located at 1035 West Roundbunch Road.

There is a $10 per child discount on registration fees if registered on or before Jan. 18, 2014 Fees on Jan. 11 and 18 are: $110 – fir A gathering of family

and friends will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18. at the funeral home. st child (includes concession fee); $60 – next two children (per child); fourth child or more, free.

After Jan. 25, $20 late fee applies for 1st child, $10 each additional child.

They will be processing volunteer applications at all registrations for those wishing to manage, coach, umpire, or help your child’s team at practice or games. Bring your driver’s license and, if possible, complete the app ahead of time on www. bcll.org under downloads and bring it with you to speed up processing.

Registration forms and volunteer applications are available online at www.bcll.org .

For more information or questions, e-mail info@bcll. org.

$50

$25

Complete Frames with bifocal lenses

Complete Frames with single vision lenses

Orange 2313 16th Street (409) 883-7200

Hrs: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday thru Friday

VIDOr 225 W. FreeWay (409) 783-1800

BeaUMOnt 545 11th Street (409) 813-3930

WILLS -- PROBATE Paul M. Fukuda Attorney At Law

Call 883-HELP This Attorney is Licensed to Practice Law by the State Bar of Texas in all State Courts and is Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in any one area.

And Love Songs,” were topfive hits in 1974-75, but his records were relegated to top40 status more and more throughout the rest of the 70s, as he switched to ABC / Dot, and then to Fred Foster and Monument Records.

Things changed swiftly as the 1980s dawned. He moved to Dimension Records, and returned to the top ten with “It Don’t Hurt Me Half As Bad” and “Diamond In The Stars” in 1981. He teamed with former band member Willie Nelson for the goldselling “San Antonio Rose” in 1980 -- earning a No. 3 hit with a cover of Bob Wills’ “Faded Love.” He switched labels once again, this time to Step One -- where he remained until the early 1990s.

His last charted single came in 1989 with “Love Me Down To Size,” which peaked at No.79.

Though his hit making days on the charts were over by the 1990s, Price continued to record and tour. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996, and performed at venues across the United States and abroad.

He teamed up with Nelson and Merle Haggard for the 2007 disc “Last Of The Breed.” Released on Lost

Price his final bow on the charts as it peaked at No. 7 on the Country Albums chart.

All along, the singer remained a crowd favorite. He still recorded from time to time, appearing with Rascal Flatts on the 2011 Anna Wilson CD “Countrypolitan Duets,” reprising “You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me.” Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2012, the singer valiantly fought the disease -- even recording a new album in the process. That disc, tentatively titled “Love Songs In Nashville,” is expected be released in 2014. He even kept his sense of humor along the way.

Price told the San Antonio Express-News concerning his illness. “The doctor said that every man will get cancer if he lives to be old enough. I don’t know why I got it -- I ain’t old!”

Ray Price was one of country music’s last living links to the days of Hank Williams and 78 RPM records. Whether it be a shuffle, a Bob Wills swing tune, or a sentimental love song with a string section, he did it all -- and did it all very well. He will be missed, but his music will endure.

CRIMINAL LAW DIVORCEELECT ~ CUSTODY

JOHN

Paul M. Fukuda

DUBOSE 883-HELP Attorney At Law

Call

FOR ORANGE COUNTY JUDGE

This Attorney is Licensed to Practice Law by the State Bar of Texas in all State Courts and is Not Certified the by Texas Board of Legal Specialization in any one area.

Pol. adv. paidbyfor Beamon MintonTreasurer

CRIMINAL LAW Saturday Christmas Sale!!

FaceBook: John Dubose For County Judge

Maci Moo Custom Made Jewelry

Over 800 pieces!!

2415 McKee Drive, Orange 8 a.m. - til

409-330-5808 MaciMooJewelry@aol.com

Highway, the album gave

WE SELL PARTS FOR ALL MAJOR BRANDS!

Builders Discount Offered!

FREE LOCAL SAME DAY DELIVERY!

Huge Selection of Used Appliances

10B • The Record • WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2013

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 APARTMENTS THE VILLAGE APARTMENTS in Bridge City is now leasing 2 bedroom apartments. The unit includes washer and dryer connections with separate storage and covered parking. The apartment also includes walk-in closets and back patio area. We are located within an excellent school district and a family friendly community. Small pets are welcome. We are located in the heart of wonderful bridge city, which is close to refineries and large job sites, but in a safe and quiet neighborhood setting. Stop by 245 Tenny Street or give us a call at (409) 735-7696 or 4742455.

BRIDGE CITY 1/1, 260 CANAL ST., Very nice and clean, ceiling fans, blinds, all ceramic tile floors, ca/h, lg.

All tile bathroom w/ vanity and mirrors, nice size bedroom and closet, kitchen has all s.S. Appliances plus dishwasher and garbage disp., All granite counter tops, small dining area, living room has extra closet for storage, concrete parking and patio, no pets, you pay elec. And water, yard maintinace provided, $525 monthy + $300 dep., Call for appointment at (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (Ss) ROOMS FOR RENT PRIVATE ROOM FOR RENT IN ORANGE. Private entrance and bath, mini fridge, TV, cable, microwave, linens furnished, covered parking. $125 week, $125 deposit. 409-8863457. 12/18 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT. Christian lady will share her home with another christian woman. Real upscale neighborhood. Room has TV, king bed, armoire, plenty of closet space, bath-

room. May use washer and dryer and kitchen as long as you clean up afterwards.

670-9272 COMMERCIAL NICE OFFICE SPACE, ON BLAND ST., BC, former lawyer’s office, newly redone, nice. (409) 735-2030.

(M&r) FOR RENT ON ROUNDBUNCH RD, BC, various sizes and prices, frontage available. Rear spaces cheaper and perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. (409) 735-2030. (M&r) STORE FRONT, BC, on Texas Ave. Across from Market Basket, (409) 735-2030.

(M&r) HOME RENTALS 2/1 ON 1141 E. MILAM, Orange. Water pd. $550 Call 330-4394 1/8 NICE BRICK 3 OR 4 BEDRMS. 2 Baths in BCISD, fenced in back yard, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room, lg. Kitchen and dining area, $950 monthly + $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

(M&r) M.H. RENTALS BC 3/2 NEWLY RENOVATED. Water and Trash pd. $625 Call 735-3856. mm BC AREA, as little as $30 daily for rooms, m.H.’S by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 734-7771. (Cctfn) BC 3/2 roomy with big yard. Water and Trash pd. $700 Call 735-3856. mm 3/1 & 2/1 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, large lot, w./D hookups, no pets, $550 and $350 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699. (12/18)

HOME SALES 3/2/2, 2404 POST OAK LANE, LCMISD, Nice brick orange home on corner lot garden room overlooking back yard, family room (17’x19’), 2 walk-ins in master bdrm. , Shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen and breakfast room, fireplace, new tile / laminated and carpeted floors, fenced back yard, (reduced to $190,000) for more info call edee @ (409) 670-9272 or 330-4470.

BEAUTIFUL 3/2/2/ ON 2 LOTS. Great open floor plan!

Huge backyard w/ Patio + 24X30 workshop.

Only $169,900!! For more details on 175 SHADOWDALE or any other properties call Libby Mitchell w/ REGENCY Real Estate Professionals (409)724-6683 12/18 BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 4/3/2+ Custom cabinetry and both formals plus inside utility room. Large kitchen with island. Nice 3rd full bath in garage + extra insulation for lower energy costs. New covered patio & Over 2,400sf and just $199,900 For more details on 1335 SHADOWDALE or any other properties call Libby Mitchell w/ REGENCY Real Estate Professionals(409)724-6683 12/18 CEMETERY PLOTS 2 CEMETERY PLOTS for sale in autumn oaks memorial park, $3,000 for both.

(409) 745-1632 Or 882-1254.

2 non-adjoining cemetery plots in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in BC. $1,500 EACH OR BEST OFFER. CALL 409-383-7186 12/18 LAND & LOTS 20+ ACRES ON COW BAYOU! Suitable for a pri-

vate estate or possible subdivision, close to schools.

Price just drastically reduced to only $138,500! Call Libby Mitchell, Broker/Owner @ REGENCY Real Estate Professionals (409)724-6683 12/18 3 ACRES IN MAURICEVILLE, property has rocked drive, mauriceville water and sewer, electricity and a house pad, lcmisd. Additional acreage available. Guaranteed owner financing.

Countryland properties llc.

409-745-1115. (1/6)

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

available. MOBILES OK, Orangefield schools, livestock welcome. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-745-1115. (1/6)

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-745-1115.

(1/6)

7 ACRE REPO in Quail Trail 3 subdivision, Property has private drive, Mauriceville water and septic, , electricity and has a small pond, LCMISD, owner financing guaranteed, livestock and mobiles OK. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-745-1115.

(1/6)

USED APPLIANCES, starting at $99.95 & Up, harry’s appliances, 302 10th. St. (10Th. & Main), orange, we buy used appliances, 8864111.

APPLIANCES

20 GAS DRYERS! $100 & Up, all work! Call harry at (409) 886-4111.

AUTOS

10.3 ACRE WOODED TRACT with almost 4 acre pond. Access to public water and sewer, LCMISD. Call today for more info! Owner financing available. Countryland properties llc. 409-7451115. (12/18)

NEW DEVELOPMENT – now preselling lots!

Orangefield ISD. Concrete streets, public water and sewer, natural gas, private lake access, restricted home sites. Call today to reserve your lot! . Countryland Properties llc.

409-745-1115.

(12/18)

10 ACRE REPO in West Grigsby subdivision. Property has water tap, electricity and cleared out and built up home site. Acreage adjoins large timer company tract owner financing guaranteed, livestock and mobiles ok.

Countryland properties llc.

409-745-1115. (12/18)

NEW DEVELOPMENT Twin Lake Estates, Now preselling Lots! Orangefield ISD. Concrete streets, public water and sewer, natural gas, private lake access, restricted homesites. Call today to reserve your lot! .

‘09 LINCOLN TOWNCAR SIGNATURE ED. Light blue, very clean. 99,500 miles.

Selling at loan value $14,500. Call 281-250-3802.

‘01 Dodge Van w/ wheel chair lift, lift brings chair inside the van, original cost was for lift over $3,000, price for van with lift is $3,995.

Electric hospital lift bed, cost over $3,000, sell for $750. Almost new sofa, cost over $3,000, will sell for $700. Call for details and to see @ (409) 735-7163.

Home RepaiR

10 ACRE WOODED TRACT on private road off FM 105, with seller financing

THE RECORD NEWS LIZ WEAVER

409-594-5650

679-9576

HERE’S MY CARD

Excellent Pay & Benefits + 401K Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Drivers and Safety Bonuses No Over the Road, you’re home daily Run Regular Shifts in Beaumont.

CDL-A w/ “X” Endorsement Needed 1 yr 18-wheeler or Tanker Exp. Req.

eoe

Apply Online at w w w. g u l f m a r k e n e rg y. c o m

• General Landscapes • Tropical Landscapes • Spring/Fall Clean Ups • Lawn Maintenance • Palm Trees Installed • Grass Installation • Tree Removal • 8 Yard Loads Delivered • 60/40 Sand/Garden Mix • Driveway Materials

NRG Touch Accelerated healing through energy

Penny LeLeux

800–577– 8853

TERRELL’S

738-5001 Insured & Bonded

Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Haul Offs and Stump Grinding.

DINING TABLE W/ 4 CHAIRS, $350; headboard, paid $1,000 will take $450; entertainment center, $250; dyson vacuum, still in warranty; call to see at (409) 670-9272 or 330-4470.

VERY LARGE DOG HOUSE, $25, (409) 7353590, leave message.

STAKES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Free Estimates Specializing in older home rewires

FREE KITTEN! Loveable 8-10 week old rescue kitten, found after varmints mauled it, (409) 697-2955.

SERVICES HOUSEKEEPING- residential, commercial. Excellent references. 409-7348096 01/08 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 1155 w. Roundbunch rd.,

Office (409) 735-4171 or 749-4873 jhaden@ stakeselectric.com Licence #’s Customer # 25151 Master# 14161

Shawn’s Custom Painting

Interior and Exterior. Licensed and Bonded.

(409) 659-3147

Shawn Falgout Owner

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

FINANCING AVAILABLE

302302

302 N. 10TH. Street

302

Cow Bayou Marina $5 Entry Fee

409-728-5970 Penny@NRGTouch.com

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

By appointment only

JUGG’S PITCHING MACHINE, like new, auto feeder, throws 30 - 90 Mph, fast & curve balls etc., Paid $2,500, used very little, will sell for $1,000 for all, perfect cond., Great buy! Can be seen at the penny record office in bridge city! (409) 474-2855.

I’VE GOT PUPPIES; they’re eating me out of house and home! Beautiful black and white, will grow to 40-60 lbs. They need good homes! Call Jonnie at (409) 988-9472.

302302

Come out and enjoy the sun with trampolines in the water, paddleboats & much more.

Certified Quantum-Touch® Practitioner

MISCELLANEOUS

PETS

(409) 735-5305 or 886-7183

Give Yourself the Gift of a Great Job!

Call:

DRIVERS - $2500 signon bonus! Heavy haul o/o’s.

Up to 78% of freight bill plus fsc! Cdl-a. Company positions available. 2 Yrs exp hauling oversize freight req.

1-800-835-9471. (12/11)

ELECTRIC

Inside or Outside, Painting, Plumbing, Electric & Carpentry 25 years Experience Call Jimmy Harmon

You Can’t Buy Better Orange County Advertising (409)

EMPLOYMENT

302

THE RECORD

• WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2013 • 11B

Orange Publishing Company Approved for Texas Science Adoption Staff Report For The Record The Texas State Board of Education recently announced the names of publishing companies with state adopted science and math instructional materials. Scientific Minds, a local company that publishes webbased science education software, received approval for their Biology and Chemistry programs.

Texas Proclamation 2014 called for instructional materials for science and math.

Publishers were re-

quired to meet a minimum of 50% of the state standards, or Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The Biology Starters and Chemistry Starters, developed by Scientific Minds, were approved by state review panelists with 100% TEKS coverage.

According to the SBOE, the Proclamation 2014 adoption process helps school districts “ensure that the instructional materials purchased with state funds contain the appropriate content necessary to al-

low students to meet the state’s rigorous educational requirements.” Schools can purchase instructional materials adopted by the SBOE with funds appropriated by the Texas Legislature.

“We are honored to be included in the list of state adopted instructional materials,” said company president Kathy Reeves.

“This opportunity will allow us to provide more teachers and students with tools for teaching and learning science.”

State-approved instructional materials

Theme: 2013 in Review

now include web- platform uses the onbased applications in line assessments to addition to traditional generate individualintervention textbooks. Scientific ized Minds develops edu- plans for each stucational programs for dent. Scientific Minds flexible learning envi- also offers online ronments. Programs teacher professional include online mod- development to train ules that can be teach- educators to use the er-guided or played as programs.

“At Scientific Minds a video for independent student study.

These student-centered instructional modules include interactive vocabulary flashcards and on- Staff Report line assessments that For The Record collect student scores and report Trucks are not them to the teacher. cheap transportation.

The Scientific Minds TheF-150 EcoBoost test vehicle, with a SuperCrew cab, the EcoBoost V6 engine, and some very nice interior options, was priced near $50,000. That is a lot of money for a pickup. Happily, the F-150 is a lot of pickup and feels well worth it.

The interior fits five full-size people easily and comfortably; there’s lots of legroom and elbow room. Even with a short bed the F-150 is a truly big vehicle, but Ford knows how to make a truck ride and steer superbly. It’s a joy to drive.

The V-6 EcoBoost delivers over 15 mpg in the city, which is very

Last Weeks Solu-

DOWN 1. *Jennifer Lawrence won for doing it 2. Smelting waste 3. Endure 4. *Satire newspaper that stopped printing 5. Reign of ______ 6. “The Way We ___” 7. Gershwin or Levin 8. Blooper 9. “____ Me Maybe” 10. Assortment 11. Fifty-fifty 12. *___ Draper of “Mad Men” went to L.A. 15. Some chips are this, some are not 20. Done on a barbie 22. Plus 24. Biathlete’s equipment 25. Jerusalem’s ancient land 26. Cell phone bill item 27. It’s firma

ACROSS 1. Fancy tie 6. *Amanda Bynes wore a blue one in court 9. A woman at Harvard after 1977 13. Star Wars attacker 14. Big time 15. Artillery burst 16. Rhino relative 17. Brit. fliers

18. E.T., e.g.

19. *New prince of Cambridge 21. *Leno’s successor 23. And not 24. Dispatched 25. What hernias do 28. Yamaguchi’s court 30. *Football HOFer, ______ Jones, died 35. Web ____

37. Butcher’s cut 39. Eye _____ 40. Truth alternative 41. One affected by Hansen’s disease 43. Deuce topper 44. Be in harmony 46. Urban legends, e.g.

47. Kitten’s plaything 48. *Kind of care 50. Rich soil

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!

4-children-inc.Org [there is an application at this website]. 30 Hours of training is required. Record numbers of children are being abused.

Your volunteer help is needed! The program serves orange, hardin, jasper, newton, tyler and sabine counties.

tools, golf clubs, Christmas décor, pictures, men / women / and kid’s clothes, Much More.

blades, baskets, Christmas Crafts, clothes, odds and ends, dishes, lighted hutch, table clothes, Much More!

SAT., 500 JAMES ST., BC, 7:30 till? Small trailer, tiller, 2 BBQ pits, pressure washer, 4-6 and 8 ton jacks,roofing shovel, wheel barrow, garden tools, head board, 2 thermal box, roller

SAT., 249 DIXIE DR, BC, behind Post Office, 2 families, 7 till noon. Tools, Christmas décor, lots of good clothes,, TV, p[ictures, boots, toys, cameras, More!

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.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, INC. “A casa program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.Advocates-

GARAGE SALES WED. – SAT., LONE STAR EMPORIAM, BC, 2115 W Roundbunch road across from Cardinal Fireworks, 10 till 5. Fishing reels: Garcia Ambassador, Penn, and more. Large selection, great prices. “Get ‘m while they last!”

SAT., 453 JONES, BC, 8 till noon. Furniture, books, home and kitchen accessories, clothes, misc.

SAT., 5234 TURNER RD, BC/OF, 7 till? Indoor Sale!

Climbing stand, A/C units,

duced award-winning science programs that can compete with the top three K-12 publishing companies. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with this amazing group of people.”

Scientific Minds’ products are aligned to the standards of all

50 states, Puerto Rico, and the national Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

The company mission is to develop quality, web-based educational products that inspire, encourage, and promote next-generation skills for student success.

Ford Trucks for 2014

52. French “lake” 53. Place to moor a boat 55. Gourmet mushroom 57. Female peafowl 60. Jewish village, historical 63. Elks’ hangout 64. Augment 66. Fear-inspiring 68. MPH 69. Bull’s mate 70. Sheep-like 71. Hibernation stations 72. *Kourtney and Kim 73. Cause aversion

SUICIDE RESCUE OF ORANGE COUNTY. Suicide is not the answer; give us a chance, 769-4044 Vidor.

we have a very talented team of writers, editors, video developers, and technology specialists,” said Reeves. “In addition to our in-house team we have local educators who serve as writers and reviewers. The dedication of this small team has pro-

R&R RV PARK Bridge City 2 - 30’ Fema Trailers for rent, 1/1, mosty furnished One M. H. space available

(409) 697-2552

29. Season to be jolly 31. Bohemian 32. Reef constructor 33. Met’s offering 34. *Boy group, reunited 36. Movie ____ 38. Agrippina’s slayer 42. Boxer’s stat 45. Engraved 49. Clod chopper 51. *Cause of Chelyabinsk’s disaster 54. Sweater style 56. Pet annoyance 57. *The new one is from Argentina 58. “I Dream of Jeannie” star 59. Long, long time 60. Tailored 61. *Artist Banksy took one to New York 62. Country dance formation 63. a.k.a. acid 65. Ornamental carp 67. Unagi

Drivers: CDL-A Wanted $3000 Sign On Bonus.

Minimum 9 month Flatbed experience preferred.

Shuttle runs from Beaumont, TX to Dayton, TX. Monday-Friday, Home Daily. Swing shift 5p5a,Average annual salary 60K. Full Benefits-Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, 2wks pd vacation, Class A CDL w/9 months, clean driving record, steady work history. Call 877-860-5601 www.ryder.jobs EOE Drug test req for employment.

impressive.

Fitted with this engine, the F-150 is quick when empty, and it only starts to feel slow when filled with 700 pounds of passengers or stuff. It’s easy to see why trucks, and the F-150 in particular, have been such popular vehicles for so long.

Ford’s 2011 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 4X4 is one premium workhorse, but with luxury-car amenities and rear-seat legroom to rival a stretch limo.

With four full-size doors, the SuperCrew is a direct competitor with full-size SUVs, trading the covered cargo area for pickup functionality. The big news with this truck is Ford’s new EcoBoost engine, a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine that puts out 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, more power and torque than Ford’s 5.0-liter V8. The EcoBoost delivers excellent drivability with a wide torque band and a 6-speed automatic to keep it in the optimum range. Just because this new engine is a small V6 don’t expect it to sound like a sports car; when you put your foot in it, the EcoBoost sounds more like a big rig

Crawfish Farmers 1 temp positions; 4 ½ months; job to begin 2/1/14 through 6/15/14; 7am to 3pm. Duties: to operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the harvesting season. Preparing the crawfish for distribution. $9.50 per hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract.

Employment offered

by Cajun Dump Truck, L.L.C. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants should call employer for an interview at 337-519-2856 or apply during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

than a flyweight. Fuel economy is better than the V8 options, but it’s still in full-size truck range, rated at 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway.

It’s a given for most truck buyers that if you want any hauling capability you need to opt for the V8. Now Ford has an option that changes that thinking. Driving the F-150 equipped with Ford’s new EcoBoost V6 engine, you probably won’t miss those extra two cylinders.

Initial acceleration feels a bit weak, but only for a second — just as you’re thinking this V6 just doesn’t work, the truck takes off like a shot. And with 365 horsepower, it should. Fuel economy is nothing to jump up and down about, at around 15 mpg, considerably better than would be expected from an equally powerful V8. In addition to the impressive powerplant, the F-150 SuperCrew is a great truck to drive. It’s a bumpy ride — expected from a truck — but it handles well and its seats are comfortable.

The rear seat is huge — it seems bigger than

Field Workers temp positions; 10

5 months; job to begin 2/1/14 through 12/1/2014, 7am-4pm; Duties: assisting with planting and harvesting corn, soybean and nursery plants including tractor driving, hand planting of container plants, land pulling of weeds, trimming trees and plants, fertilizing, mowing and irrigating. Must be able to lift heavy containers and seed bags and walk through fields pulling weeds and using a hoe. $9.50 per hour; 40 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed, 3 months experience in job offered required.

All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Boone Farms located in LeCompte, LA and Broussard’s Nursery located in Forest Hill, LA. Qualified applicants may fax resume to Frank Hebert at 318-776-5610 or apply during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

those found in most large sedans — and the seat bottom folds up to provide a large space for cargo that you may not want to put in the open bed.

The F-150 SuperCrew could make a great option for the family car — that is, if it could fit in your garage.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF Pa\ PATRICIA JO WEATHERFORD DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of administration for the Estate of PATRICIA JO WEATHERFORD, Deceased, were issued on the 9th day of Decempber , 2013, in Cause No. 16695, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: MELISSA BREWER The residence of such Executor is 11468 FM 1130, 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 19, 2013

Melissa Brewer MELISSA BREWER Independent Executrix

Field Workers 9 temp positions; 10 months; job to begin 2/1/14 through 12/1/14, 7am-4pm; Duties: to operate tractors in the sugar cane fields during the cleaning and preparation of soil for upcoming planting season. To assist with the upkeep of the existing crop, planting of new crop and harvesting of matured crop during harvesting. $9.50 per hr; 40 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required.

All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Blanchard & Patout, Inc. located in Jeanerette, LA. Worksite is located at 240 Kilgore Plantation Rd, Jeanerette, LA. Qualified applicants should fax resume to Kevin Blanchard at (337) 2769445 or call for an interview at (337) 276-4141 during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

12B

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 18, 2013

David Self Ford FROM US AT

#

mth

‘09 Ford Mustang #P798

mth

‘13 Ford Fusion #BB962

$335 mth

‘09 Cadillac CTS #3609B

mth

‘10 Ford Fusion #4213A

mth

$318

mth

mth

‘10 Hyundai Santa Fe #4041D

$285 ‘12 Ford Escape #P997

mth

‘10 Jeep Commander #3983A

$335

$250 ‘12 Chevy Cruze #BB1003

$302

$419

$290

$250 mth

‘13 Chevy Impala #BB1004

Happy Holidays $250 mth

‘12 VW Jetta #P882

$450

From David Self and All of Us here at David Self Ford

mth

‘13 Nissan Titan #P998

1-866-270-2898 • See us online @ davidselforange.com 1601 Green Ave. in Orange, Tx

Billy Deitz

Bill Self

Brandy Slaughter

Tisha Self

Kevin Blanchard Terry Williams

David Self RCL + $1500 down

WAC 72mths 3.99%

Tricia Slaughter

Joe Estes

Clint Vidrine

Ross Lucio

Pictures shown are for illustration purposes only

Lisa LeDoux

Zach Wilmore

Eugene Gill