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Manning plans to defend opening prayer at meetings Debby Schamber For The Record

As people everywhere get into the Christmas holidays and the “reason for the season,” the U.S. Supreme Court has listened to arguments and has begun debating whether the opening prayer before government meetings are constitutional.

It all began when two women brought suit against Greece, New York, officials, when they objected to the monthly public sessions on government which opened with invocations. The women have said the meetings are overwhelmingly Christian in nature and the problem increased over the years.

A divided Supreme Court began debating whether public prayers at a town’s board meetings are permissible and has looked into the country’s history of religious acknowledgment in the legislature and the court’s own traditions.

OC Christian Writers Guild to meet The Orange County Christian Writers Guild will meet 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2014. at Brown Hearing Center, 105 Camellia, Orange.

We will have a guest speaker, Penny LeLeux.

Penny will share how she got her foot in the door for her writing career.

If you have any questions, call Karen Stevens at 409 988-2588 or email here at karen.stevens@ coldwellbanker.com.

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The hour of sharp oral arguments presented another contentious case over the intersection of faith and the Manning civic arena.

The court’s conservative majority appeared to have the votes to allow the policy to continue in some form, but both sides expressed concerns about the level of judicial and government oversight over the content presented by members of a particular faith.

“We are a very religiously diverse country,” said Justice Samuel Alito, who worried about the town officials articulating binding guidelines on what can be said. “All should be treated equally. So I can’t see how you can compose a prayer that is acceptable to all these” religions.

But Justice Sonia Sotomayor worried about the effect on local citizens who choose not to stand and bow their heads when asked during a public prayer. “You think any of those people wouldn’t feel coerced to stand?”

The high court began its public session Wednesday as it has for decades, with the marshal invoking a traditional statement that ends, “God save the United States and this honorable court.”

A federal appeals court in New York found the board’s policy to be an unconstitutional violation of the Constitution’s Establishment Clause, which forbids any government “endorsement” of religion.

Those judges said it had the effect of “affiliating the town with Christianity.”

Congress and state legislatures regularly open their sessions with a prayer. The question in part before the court is whether local government bodies are different, in that there might be more active involvement with the local citizenry, who may want to personally petition the town in zoning, tax, and other matters.

Nearly every Monday there is a meeting with the Orange County Commissioners.

County Attorney Doug ManPRAYER AT Page 3A

Week of December 26, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2014

Government leaders don’t need crystal ball to see future David Ball

For The Record

Financial projections for Orange County governmental entities will be a mixed bag for 2014.

Most city administrators are somewhat optimistic about the upcoming year with some exceptions while the county has some work to do to get back on track after a budget shortfall.

Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said major roadwork throughout the county will soon begin. The county received $2 million for the project from Hurricane Ike Round 2.2 Disaster Funding from the state.

On a down note, Thibodeaux said regu- Thibodeaux lar operating expenses are very high and the county is trying to make cuts there.

Also, payroll and employee benefits expenses are up and the county is seeking other solutions to that challenge. He added, the employees are the county’s greatest asset.

The county commissioners approved joining Bridge City in appealing new FEMA flood zone maps.

On the revenue side of the equation, Thibodeaux said they appear to be stable.

“We survive on property taxes.

There’s a little increase in sales tax. We need to increase optional revenues,” he said. “Budget issues are tough. I’m doing the best I can do to balance the budget.”

Thibodeaux concluded his remarks by wishing everyone a prosperous and healthy New Year.

City of Orange The last three months of 2013 were busy for the city, setting the course for 2014.

The city council approved, though not unanimously, to go forward in building Arthur Robinson II complex on Sikes Road, Pine Grove on Park Street and Velma Jeter on Allie Payne Road.

Construction hasn’t begun yet and there are rumors voiced at the public hearings of legal challenges to the project.

Also pending is the city joining other local governmental entities to try to protect residents with upcoming revisions to flood insurance.

The pending flood insurance study that will affect homeowners flood in-

surance rates and future construction costs through the new flood maps and new elevations, according to City Manager Shawn Oubre.

The law firm of Trahan Lonee G. Harper & Associates of Louisiana will file an appeal on behalf of participating entities with FEMA concerning the pending study.

Total costs to all entities is not to exceed $85,000 for the research, preparation and filing of the appeal.

Construction shall take place on Cherry Avenue between 10th Street and 2nd Street involving four acres in a 100year floodplain. The street is 60 feet wide and 2,900 feet in length.

The proposed project includes overlaying exiting bridge decks(s), installing guard rail and object markers, applying a one-course asphalt overlay to a street, adjusting valves, manholes and inlets to final grade as necessary and performing site work associated with the construction.

Proposed street and bridge repairs will restore and ensure the function of the roads for primary access and emergency vehicle use, according to the city’s public works department.

This project in the amount of $100,000 and is in addition to the East Town Street Improvements- a grant funded for disaster relief through the Texas General Land Office.

The final reading was approved of an ordinance authorizing participation with other Entergy service area cities with the Public Utilities Commission.

Entergy’s heavy transmission lines from power stations will merge with ITC Holdings.

The Southern Professional Outboard Racing Tour tunnel boat races will continue next September in Orange after council approval.

The proposed dates are from September 19-21, 2014. A total fee of $40,000 for the boat races was requested by SPORT Race Producer, John Schubert.

A $5,000 payment is to be submitted by July 1, 2014, but no later than July 15, 2014.

A second payment of $10,000 is due

by August 30, 2014, and a final payment of $25,000 is to be submitted on September 19, 2014.

Lastly, The Southern Professional Outboard Racing Tour tunnel boat races will continue next September in Orange after council approval.

The proposed dates are from September 19-21, 2014. A total fee of $40,000 for the boat races was requested by

SPORT Race Producer, John Schubert.

A $5,000 payment is to be submitted by July 1, 2014, but no later than July 15, 2014.

A second payment of $10,000 is due

by August 30, 2014, and a final payment of $25,000 is to be submitted on September 19, 2014.

Jay Trahan, director of the Orange Economic Development Corporation, expects an increase in motel occupancy and the possibility of a concert on Saturday night of the event.

The Deep South Racing Association, DSRA, staff has requested for the city to host boat races at the city boat ramp from May 31-June 1, 2014.

DSRA requested a promoter fee of $8,000 with $4,000 due upon execution of the agreement and $4,000 due on May 31, If the event must be canceled, fees will be deferred until DSRA and the city reschedules the event.

Cancellation of the event will be determined by weather and safety issues for the races begin.

DSRA estimates 50 competitors from Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.

These races will be more like a drag race rather than the oval route of the SPORT races.

City of West Orange City Manager Michael Steely said the city will use the $1 million in Hurricane Ike Recovery Funds to replace drainage culverts and to demolish abandoned homes in the city.

One onus added to the city is a new federal unfunded mandate regarding storm water run-off. Stelly estimates it may cost the city an additional $10,000 a year.

Another challenge is meeting rising employee health care costs.

West Orange also joined the other area cities and counties in appealing the new FEMA floodplain maps- a cost not anticipated by the city.

Sales tax are down for the city, Stelly said. He’s hopeful that a new Super Walmart to be built in Bridge City will help with sales tax.

Overall, the city’s finances are stable without needing to raise taxes or to diminish city services.

City of Pinehurst City Administrator Joe Parkhurst said work will begin laying new sewer lines on Whipporwill Street

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Local station a pioneer in ethanol-free gasoline David Ball

For The Record

The community of Deweyville can boast they are the first in the area to have an ethanol-free filling station.

The Deweyville Conoco on Highway 12, more specifically, has been selling the 100 percent ethanol-free gasoline to the public since September according to manager, Malik Keshwani.

“It’s been a benefit to all the customers. They use it in their cars, boat motors and small

engines. Smaller vehicle engines have been messed up by ethanol fuel. It (ethanol-free gasoline) gives drivers an extra three to four gallons per mile,” Keshwani said.

According to the website ehow.com, ethanol is a type of renewable fuel that is designed to reduce pollution and greenhouse emissions. Ethanol is an alternative fuel source that is made from corn and other types of grains.

Ethanol fuel does not pollute ground water, and it supports the farming industry and reduces dependency on

foreign oil. However, the alternative energy source does have some glaring disadvantages when compared with gasoline: Cost Gasoline is less expensive than using ethanol, and retrofitting a vehicle with an ethanol system can be quite expensive. Using ethanol as a form of fuel may not be cost effective, because drivers can’t just use ethanol in a regular engine. Most regular engines The Deweyville Conoco on Highway 12 is the only filling station in the are unable to handle ethanol, area that sells ethanol-free gasoline to the public. Drivers from as the fuel burns much hotter Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange have stopped at the station to fill up.

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Construction begins for latest venture Debby Schamber For The Record

The owner of Crawdad’s convenience stores will be adding to his chain with the newest location on the service road of Interstate 10 on MLK. The newest store is similar to the other locations, but this one is said to be “different.”

Number seven in the chain will be an “updated version” of the store located on FM 1442.

The exterior and interior will offer a “Pacific Northwest” look with a lot more wood than other stores. There will also be a small tower outside.

The 6,000 square foot building will also include a Moz grill. The grill is named after owner, David Moore, who was nicknamed Mo when attending Forest Park High School in Beaumont. When opening the grill he added the Z to make it plural.

The grill is a favorite for the tasty, juicy hamburgers. They also offer other delicious items on the menu.

Besides the store on FM 1442, Moore has stores in

Workers dig a trench to add the electrical lines before concrete will be poured at the site where a Crawdad’s convenience store/ Moz Grill will be built. It is expected to be completed in April.

Mauriceville, Lumberton, Kountze, Port Acres and Cove which is near the Mont Belvue area. All of the convenience stores have a Moz grill inside with the exception of the Lum-

berton location. The latest location will make three stores on Interstate 10.

Construction has begun with workers digging a trench for the electrical work and

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Moore has been growing his businesses since 1984. Moore was originally in the Dairy Queen business. He later went into the convenience store business. Eventually, he combined the restaurant and convenience store idea into Crawdad’s and Moz Grill.

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Looking ahead to 2014 and rebuilding the Lexington Street Bridge on January 6.

The funding for the projects is from Hurricane Ike Round 2.2 funding.

On the second week in January, the city will begin receiving bids to rehabilitate three lift stations on 34th Street, Broad Street and Warbler Street. Parkhurst said the projects will help with water flow.

As with West Orange, Pinehurst may be faced with a $14,000 a year expense that wasn’t budgeted due to the federal mandate on storm water run-off.

Plans are for the city to enter into a consortium with other cites to hire an engineering company to monitor the storm water. The city would otherwise have to hire an additional employee at $35,000 a year in salary and $25,000 in benefits.

In regard to the new FEMA flood maps, the city opted not to join the coalition because only six residences bordering Adams Bayou and the drainage ditch were flooded from Hurricane Ike. Parkhurst said the appeal would cost $85,000 and total costs could add up to $1 million. Individual property owners can instead complete a

survey for $400 for the actual elevation and then appeal.

Sales tax is currently down for the city, but Parkhurst is optimistic it will soon rise after three new businesses and a restaurant open up. Phelan Investments is also looking at bringing in some national chains stores to fill in vacant spaces at Pinehurst shopping centers.

“It will be a good year for the city. We have good plans, long range plans. It will be a better place to live. Hopefully it (revenues) will turn around.

I see the glass as half full,” Parkhurst said.

City of Bridge City Bridge City is most affected by the new FEMA floodplain maps.

City Manager Jerry Jones said 75 percent of Bridge City lies in a flood zone under the new maps.

He believes those readings are inaccurate because FEMA is usJones ing data for a 500-year storm.

“We could spend quite a bit on appeals, proving each appeal,” Jones said. “We’re tak-

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ing things one step at a time.

The county and all the cities have joined in except for Pinehurst. The projects and maps are unrealistic.”

Jones said the city’s goal with the appeals is to get 70 percent to 80 percent of Bridge City out of the flood zone.

Pertaining to infrastructure projects, Bridge City is using its disaster relief funds on the sewer plant, lift stations and a number of streets. Thus far, $18 million worth of work has been completed with $3 million left for the last phase of Ike Round 2.2.

The city is also looking to build a new sewer plant using funds through the Deep Water Horizon class action suit for Texas.

Some other bright spots are the building of the Super Walmart and a Raceway Filling Station.

Jones added the revenue coming in is good for the city with no increases from last year and the possibility of an increase this year.

“Things are great. We need to get the flood plan maps corrected and our projects finished up. We have more stores than before Ike. The population is up and I think the Super Walmart will help,” he said.

Ethanol-Free fuel sold here than gasoline. If drivers try and use ethanol in a regular engine, it can cause significant damage to the engine and vehicle. Gasoline is also more efficient then ethanol, as more ethanol is needed to produce the same performance results as gasoline. This requires drivers to purchase more ethanol and spend more at the pump.

Production While the oil produced to make gasoline is very environmentally friendly, it does come in direct conflict with food

production. If ethanol becomes more widely used around the world, the production of ethanol may have a direct effect on the production of corn in developing countries. While drilling for oil is not environmentally friendly, it is not in direct conflict with the production of food. In many countries, only so much land is available for farm production, and using ethanol as a primary source of fuel may be a disadvantage.

Keshwani added corn does

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not burn well at a high temperature such as a car engine as gasoline does.

“People from Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange and others come here to fill up. Some fill up their gas cans and take it with them. We also have an ethanol-free Conoco in Jasper,” he said.

The station began selling ethanol-free gasoline after customers made numerous inquiries, Keshwani said.

Knowledge and Wisdom

By Pearl Burgess - For The Record Eons ago men walked around Exploring valleys, hills and mounds, Living in caves they called it home Some stayed together, others roamed.

Time went by and their knowledge grew They learned to cope with things to do, Hunting for food, watching families grow With skills they created the arrow and bow.

Knowledge without wisdom began to show Pride of weapons is all they would know, Greed began taking what belonged to others With created weapons they killed their brothers.

From bow and arrow came sword and blade Knowledge advanced and more weapons made, Modern weapons haunt and threaten mankind The power of destruction is in man’s evil mind.

Many wars and weapons have taken its toll Causing heartache and tears deep in man’s soul, God gave men wisdom that needs to be used Along with knowledge so he won’t abuse.

Will man ever listen to God’s voice above?

Giving man wisdom to have a heart of love, Or is man filled with greed and too much hate?

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ning leads the opening prayer and has strong feelings about his beliefs.

“It’s very important to me. I know the Founding Fathers invoked the aid of deity any time they entered upon any great and laudable undertaking. As a Christian, I know that the Judeo Christian ethic is interwoven into the fabric of our government and society,” Manning said. “The Founders wanted freedom of religion not freedom from religion.”

But, the lawyer for the women supported by Americans United for Separation of Church and State and has said unlike most legislatures, there was no official policy on prayers in Greece.

The high court has general-

ly taken a case-by-case approach on determining when the state intrudes unconstitutionally into religion. They have generally allowed faith to be acknowledged on a limited basis in a public forum. “In God We Trust” remains on currency; the Pledge of Allegiance and oaths of office mention a creator; and menorah and creche displays are permitted in local parks.

However, the justices have acknowledged the tricky line they must walk in all areas, such as politically, socially and legally when deciding Establishment Clause appeals.

Their decision will be handed down in the upcoming months. Many, like Manning are awaiting the outcome.

“I do not believe that they will vote that it be discontinued, “ Manning said. “They may move to try to secular it or make it citizen led only.”

But, according to Manning, this action may be hard to follow on the federal level because the U.S. Congress has their own paid chaplain.

If they do ban or restrict it, Manning predicts widespread civil disobedience and Manning has already decided what he is going to do. “ One of the things we learned in law school is to decide when and where you will be willing to go to jail for your beliefs. We were told to keep a clean toothbrush for just such an occasion. I recently bought a new toothbrush.”

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Hunter Uzzle goes duck hunting with dad and proudly displays a downed duck in a great photo in the County Record.*****Two youngsters, Keller Free and Justin Granger, caught a 46-pound drum at Eddie Free’s “Honey Hole” off of the Neches River near Sabine Lake. Grandma Skipper Free celebrates her 78 birthday. *****Karen Jo Vance celebrates a birthday Dec. 28. *****Polly Chapman Gamlin celebrates Dec. 31. (Editor’s note: That should make Violet’s little girl about 53 this New Years Eve. *****Doug Harrington has annual oyster-eating, served with crackers and hot sauce, get together for his friends on Christmas Eve. Some attending were Johnny Montagne, John Dubose, Sharon Bearden, Bobby Cormier, Roy Dunn, Gene Edgerly, Wilson Roberts and the Montage boys, John and Jason.

(Editor’s note: Doug died a couple months ago.)

From the Creaux’s Nest 2013 FADES INTO HISTORY Well, we’ve come to the end of another year. 2013 went by with rapid speed. The weeks and months just ran into one another.

I don’t recall a year passing so fast. Maybe it’s because I kept my nose to the grindstone. I haven’t taken off any except for one short trip to Buna to visit our friend George, at David Self Tractor. He’s been too busy lately to visit. They’re putting in a new NAPA parts store. *****Nationally, we’re ending the year on a high note. The stock market is at an all-time high. I’m really optimistic about 2014. I see a boom because of rising companies launching initial public offerings, potentially creating new jobs and stroking economic growth. When we think back to just five years ago, when we were knocking at the door of a depression, you can’t help but praise how far we’ve come. With the recent sale of the government’s remaining shares of G.M., the auto bailout is coming to an end. It is impossible to say what would have happened without the bailout but none is good. The economic record of the past five years could have been better but it certainly could have been worse. *****Welcome to our All Orange County Football Teamannounced in this issue. Congrats to all the youngsters who made it and to those who participated. A big thanks to all coaches who play a big role in the development of young athletes in all sports. *****I have a few regrets during this fading year. My biggest regret of all is the personal friends I have lost throughout the year. Those are the times that really hurt. Hopefully I will be spared so much pain in 2014. I’d best get started on this last column of the year. Our next paper will be New Year’s Day. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

BUDGET DEAL SHIFTS GOP FOCUS House Speaker John Boehner finally found his balls, unfortunately he didn’t find them in time to prevent the October government shutdown that cost the country $54 billion. That was enough money to have passed a jobs bill, saved food stamps to the poor and gone a long way toward extending unemployment insurance. All that however, is water under the bridge. Boehner finally woke up to the fact that he leads a congress that has only a 10 percent approval rating from the American people. Apparantly he and some of his cohorts, Canter, etc, had to admit what the rest of the country knew, which was Boehner’s congress was being controlled by Sen. Ted Cruz and his influence over Tea party congressmen. Finally, Boehner and others of the same mind have decided to sacrifice party unity in the interest of the nations good and saving regular, mainline Republicans from being drug further down in the muddy ditch. We could be witnessing an old guard revolution in search of the Republican leader they have been waiting for. Who but Paul Ryan jumped ahead of the pack.

The budget deal he and Sen. Patty Murray crafted is not that great a bargain but its something that prevents another budget crisis through 2015. Boehner’s unexpected attack on conservative groups was long overdue. He said about the radical groups, “They are using our members and they’re using the American people for their own goals, this is ridiculous.” What a change. A couple of months ago, in the fiscal crisis, he was being led by a ring in his nose. Besides pressure being put on Boehner in his Ohio district, he got the blessing of Canter and Ryan who were moving away from the Tea Party. What does all this amount to? I’ll tell you, it’s Paul Ryan’s elevation to grown up status. Ryan will be the establishment candidate.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 12 Years Ago-2001 State Rep. Ron Lewis will not be a candidate for that office. A large stable of candidates are lining up to replace him. Many predict it will be the costliest State Representative‘s race ever, maybe up to $150 thousand. At the last minute, Mike Hamilton, owner of Tuffy’s, in Mauriceville, threw his hat in the ring. He says state and national Republicans urged him to run. Loyal attorney Paul Clayton will run as a Democrat. Also running is former St. Rep. Curtis Soileau and also David Fisher of Silsbee, grandson of Joe Fisher. Fisher was defeated by Todd Staples last year. John Baker, of Bridge City, has also filed as a Democrate. Others are expected to jump in the race before next weeks filing deadline. *****Inez Hearnturned 85 on Dec. 17. She has announced that she will retire for real this time.*****Ennis, the team that defeated West Orange-Stark for the state football title, repeated and won the second state championship in a row by defeating Bay City 21-0.*****Burkeville, Rep. Ron Lewis’ home town, wins the state football championship by beating Celeste 27-8. (Editor’s Note: They don’t play football anymore do they?)*****Louis Dugas writes a weekly column for “The Record,” Vickie Toal and Wanda Walker are his co-writers.*****George and Sandra Navarro have two sons, Jonathan and Justin, who are serving in the United States Air Force.*****Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis, of Orangefield, celebrate their 50th anniversaryDec. 28.*****Roy and Phyllis Dunn celebrate 47 years of marriage Dec. 31.*****GONE BUT NOT FOTGOTTEN: Norma Mae Morris, 88, of Orange Died Dec. 20.***Elaine Cecil Peveto, 78, died Dec. 20.***James Leslie Darnall, 82, died Dec. 17.***Dennis Wayne Collins, 49, of Mauriceville, died Dec. 21.***Jeannette Swift, 83, of Bridge City, died Dec. 20.***John E. Stephenson, 77, died Dec. 23.*****Hormer and Becky Stark celebrate 60 years of marriage but romance dates back to grade school. (Editor’s note: Both of these fine people are gone now. It was a pleasure to have known them as friends.)*****A very young

35 Years Ago-1978 The year is coming to an end. It’s been a good one here in Opportunity Valley. Former Justice of the Peace, County and District Attorney Jim Sharon Bearder will make the same New Year’s resolution that he has made over previous four years. Go on a diet. So far, his plan hasn’t worked. He’s had a net gain of 22 pounds in four years; 1979 is the year he says that he will capture the battle of the bulge. (Editor’s note: We’re glad to report that Sharon is lighter today than he was 35 years ago. That shows willpower.) Pretty Karen Jo Vance celebrated a birthday on Dec. 28. She’s a lovely youngster. ****Norma Fusilier, a very attractive lady, celebrated her special day Dec. 31. Sweet Polly Chapman Gamblin reaches adulthood, 18 years old onDec. 30. *****F.C. “Speck” Ferris and Rachel celebrate their 40th on Jan. 1. Also, on the same day Travis and Shirley Williams celebrate their 12th. *****Doug Harrington hosted his annual Christmas Eve raw oyster party at his pharmacy. Jimmy Conn ate and drank the most. So far, word hasn’t reached us that anyone came up sick from over stuffing. Haven’t heard either if the oysters helped any of the old boys make out later. We’re not sure if it enhanced any of their performances. That’s what they were bragging about with each oyster they swallowed. *****The 10 most watchable men according to “Man Watchers Inc. are James Cann. No 1: Tom Jones, No. 2; TV newsman Dan Rather, No. 3; John Ritter, No. 4; Gavin Macleod, No. 5; Wayne Rogers, No. 6; Robert Urich, No. 7; Mike Douglas, No. 8; Q.B. Pat Haden, No. 9; boxer Ken Norton, No. 10.*****Dennis Hall celebrates a birthday Jan. 2. He presented a Texas Country Rocker, with a carved Office Hound on it, to Roy for Christmas. *****Doctor Joe Majors was honored by Bridge City Rotarians. Majors is a graduate of the University of Texas-Austin and Baylor College of Dentistry. He and wife, Mary, moved to Bridge City from Clarksville, Texas, in 1959. He was Bridge City’s first full-time practicing dentist.

A FEW HAPPENINGS The Wednesday Lunch Bunch gathered at Robert’s for their annual Christmas get together hosted by Robert himself. The group had a great time telling stories. Among the guest were Rev. John Bernardini and his lovely wife. Our Pearl Harbor veteran, Cedric Stout, brought pretty Ms. Cherry or maybe she brought him. Mike Abbott had his wife Kay as his guest. Everyone was nice but Roy who gave Judge Janice Menard a hard time.

Judge Derry Dunn and Judge Joe Parkhurst, Pinehurst City Administrator said their wives could not attend this year because school was still in session. Shirley Zimmerman was looking forward to seeing her only grandchild in Dallas as well as the rest of the family over the Christmas Holidays.Corky ate a quick lunch and returned to the car lot where they are short handed. T.W. Permenter said his lovely wife Lyndia is enjoying better health and looked forward to the holidays. Judge Claude Wimberly, as usual, always has a story from out of the past. The other dozen are so talked about holiday plans and the friends who have passed away since our last yearly gathering. The Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s again on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Everyone is welcome to visit. There are no dues, just good fellowship with great people from all walks of life. Make it a point to come and enjoy a friendly group every Wednesdaythroughout the year. ******Judge Buddie and wife Carol motored to New Orleans last weekend to celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary. Great folks, one of my favorite couples. *****Neighbor Cox got his Ginnyback over the weekend. She had spent the last seven weeks in Oklahoma with daughter Karen and son-in-law Keith. They got out of Oklahoma just in time before the big snow and ice storm. Cox gained six pounds while Ginny was away. She said he probably ate everything he wasn’t suppose to. *****Congratulations toLyndi Morris, manager of the Express Mart, at Texas Ave and Roundbunch, in Bridge City. Lyndi was honored at the annual company holiday luncheon with the “Manager of the Year” award.

A big deal when you consider all their stores. Besides work, Lyndi attends classes at Lamar Port Arthur. Her hours are filled with not much time for a love life. By the way, she’s not bad to look at either and she bakes cupcakes. *****My old truck needed some new shoes. I shopped around for tires and ended up buying four new tires at Dupuis Tire Center and Station in Bridge City.

I saved $80 on a set of better quality tires. Took only 35 minutes and I was on my way. I suggest if you’re in the market see Earl, David and the guys at Dupuis before you buy.Dupuis is also the only Full Service station in the Bridge City area.*****Back in 2007 when Bridge City NFL kicker Matt Bryant was with Tampa Bay we wrote about his community work and his selection as a finalist for the Walter Payton “Man of the Year” award. Now Matt, who is having another great year kicking for the Atlanta Falcons is again nominated for the Payton award by the Falcons for his community work. He is one of 31 players around the NFL nominated. The winner will be announced at the Super Bowl halftime. Matt makes all of Orange County proud. *****I heard from my Cajun folks around Lafayette after the Ragin’ Cajuns beat Tulane 24-21 in the New Orleans Bowl. It had been a long, dry spell for the Cajuns. Thousands of South Louisiana Cajuns converged on New Orleans Saturday. I wonder if they ran into Buddie Hahn. The French Quarters was loaded with Acadian Americans.*****Make plans to attend the Bridge City“Taste of the Bayou” annual banquet and awards event on Monday, Jan. 13, 6 p.m. at the new Orange County Convention and Expo Center on Hwy. 1442. The event is open to the public. A variety of good food will be served by different food service businesses.

The Chamber will recognize the citizen and business of the year will be awarded. The finalist for business of the year are Dupuis Gulf, David Self Ford and Bridge City Bank. This is also a good opportunity to tour this great, new Orange County Center and shelter of last resort. Some good Cajun music, by “The Gulf Playboys” band will be featured. A fun night for all. *****The Dallas Cowboys squeezed a 24-23 win over the Redskins to set up a showdown with Philadelphia for the division championship.

The winner goes to the playoffs, loser stays home. Philadelphia knocked off Chicago 54-11 Sunday night. The Eagles and Cowboys will be the feature game Sunday night. Don‘t bet the farm.*****Meanwhile, the Houston Texans helped Payton Manning, Denver QB, set a new record of 51 season TD passes

in a 35-13 win over the Texans.*****Finally, right here in Orange County we have a new venue bringing in some top entertainment.

Our buddy Jeff McCarson, you might remember him from the Longhorn Club, along with Shana Wilson and their son Cash have opened a very unique place called“Mudbugs,” located on Hwy. 62 at 105. A lot of people are raving about the place. Friday nights are set aside for some real Cajun fun with a lot going on weekly also. You might want to mark your calendar for Jan. 10, a big night with Deno Delafose. For reservations call Shana at 454-2154. Watch for their ad weekly in our papers and tell Jeff we sent you. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. On Dec. 16,Ashley Burris, Laura Floyd, Emily Glover and Kent Broussard all celebrate birthdays. ***The late Ann Segura celebrated on this day also. In 2011 Curtis Lee, longtime Bridge City resident passed away. *****OnDec. 27, It’s is hard to believe attorney Sharon Bearden has reached the senior class.

It seems just a short time ago that our little brother came home a Baylor Law graduate and hung up his shingle. He served as district attorney and gave it up for private practice, which he still has today. He is still the best defense attorney in three counties. *** Russell Bottley, a great guy, who fought off cancer and never lost his personality, celebrates today. ***Bridge City mayor, longtime public servant whose biggest claim to fame is being married to Shirley, Kirk Roccaforte celebrates this day. Also, if things go according to plan Dist. Judge Courtney Akeen is expecting twins on this day. A boy and a girl. *****On Dec. 28, one of our three sweethearts, County Clerk Karen Jo Vance celebrates. She is also celebrating that she doesn’t have to run a race defending the great job she does. It seems a shame to me when office holders, doing a good job, have to spend a half years pay defending their public record.***Lynn Montagne, Stacy Roberts, Pam White and Lynn Cardner also celebrate.*****Dec. 29, pretty Harriet Dubose celebrates as does Jacklyn Bradberry Pam LeDoux and Sam McLellan.***Dec. 30, Paula Aven, Kendra Peveto, Kari Stringer, Rebecca Hannegan and Joe’s lovely daughter, Kate Kazmar Butcher celebrate. A group of nice ladies. ******Dec. 31, A great gal, David’s mom and Debbie’s mother-in-law, Norma Fusilier celebrates on this day.***Also our longtime friend Kenneth “Kee-Kee” Dupuis and Richard Hunter celebrate. Best wishes to all.*****A belated happy anniversary goes out to Rodney and Anita Bussell who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a reaffirmation of their marriage covenant. The couple was honored with a reception at P K’s Grill, Orange. Hosted by their children Jason Bussell and wife Lisa and Jeff Bussell and wife Valerie.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Earline Russell, Ruby Ryan, Ronnie Hutchison, Rushia Mae Cooper, Velma Theriot, Evelyn Foster, Janelle Deutsch, Louise Buker, Mary Frances Hartley, Randy Wuske, Ashley Burris, Emily Glover, Jennifer Ferguson, Kent Broussard, Laura Floyd, Jean Marshall, Rebecca Johns, Rob Turner, Bobby Sibert, Judy Taylor, Kirk Roccaforte, Lorraine Bonin, Max Pelham, Lynda Montagne, Jacob Broussard, Stacy Roberts, Debbie Taylor, Harriet Dubose, Kenneth Wiemers, Karen Jo Vance, Linn Cardner, Raymond Costilla, Pam White, Slade McClanahan, Pam LeDoux, Sam McLellan, Jacklyn Bradberry, Larry Padget, Sherrie Reid, Lauren Leger, Kari Stringer, Kate Kazmar Butcher, Kyler Walron, Paula Aven, Kendra Peveto, Madison Ranee Hanusch, Marie Perkins, Rebecca Hannegan, Richard Hunter, Jessica Anderson, Norma Fusilier, Sandra Hovind, Hayden George and Kenny Dupuis.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Da Thibeaux boys dem, drive crazy yea. Joe Comeaux get a ride into town wit one of dem. Tee-Boy kept running dem red lights. Joe him, he gets nervous and he say to Tee-Boy, “You not suppose to do dat you.”

Tee-Boy answer, “Well, my brother BooBoo does.”

Wen day come to da next light it was red too. Tee-Boy him, he speed up rat through dat one too.

Joe him, he is really scared and he screem, “Tee-Boy, you not suppose to do dat you.”

“Well, my brother Boo Boo does.”

By the seven red light, Joe him done just bout mess in his britches he’s so scared. Jus as they got to da eight light da light it turn green.

Tee-Boy him, he slam on da brakes. Da car, it nearly turn over.

“My God, now wat da heck are you doing?” Joe axe nervously.

Tee-Boy say, “Well my brother Boo Boo, he might be coming da utta way him.

C’EST TOUT First I want to thank each and every one of you who have tuned into this column every week of the year. I thank you for your praise and ignore the wild-eyed criticism. Creaux and I don’t try to please everyone, every time, but we hope to bring you a column that is different than any other. The views expressed are not those of this publication. We strive every week to be factual, informative and entertaining. A little something for everyone.

Sometimes “The Bird” will fall off his perch and squawk too loud about something but then again, if it needs saying, we might just blab it. Writing this column 52 weeks out of the year runs into more work than you might imagine. Really, there is no down time. There time that goes into more than just writing. About the time I get to thinking Creaux and I are getting too old and tired to do this I hear some encouraging words from the readers and it gets fun enough again to continue. One lady wrote, “I can’t wait until the next Wednesday to get my County Record. It’s the highlight of my week.” A man wrote, “I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have a Cajun story to look forward to.” so you see, we keep rolling along. You may not always agree but you have to admit we’re persistent.*****Cover to cover you would be hard pressed to find a publication loaded with so much good copy, wrapped in a plastic bag and delivered to your home free of charge. That’s a lot of good stuff for nothing. Thanks for your loyalty. My time is up for this year, but I’ll be back with you the first day of 2014.

Have a safe New Year’s Eve and take care. God Bess.

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Community Bulletin Board OC Christian Writers Guild to meet The Orange County Christian Writers Guild will meet 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2014. at Brown Hearing Center, 105 Camellia, Orange.

We will have a guest speaker, Penny LeLeux. Penny will share how she got her foot in the door for her writing career.

If you have any questions, call Karen Stevens at 409 988-2588 or email here at karen.stevens@coldwellbanker.com.

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.

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95th Birthday Celebration Inez Hearn celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends, Dec. 17, at Tequila’s Restaurant.

Inez survived many hardships in life with her pioneer spirit of hard work, laughter, love for her family and faith in God. She would have you in the pea patch or picking mustard greens before the sun came up, but only after she had cooked you a pan of biscuits, bacon and eggs. Inez worked two jobs to make ends meet, but always had enough to share with those in need. If someone was sick or needed help she was there.

After her retirement from Montgomery Ward, she moved to Lecompte, La., to take care of her mother. Inez worked there with the Counseling for the Aging for 20 years and received an award from the Governor of La. for her excellent work.

Finally, at 82 years of age, she retired again and moved back to Bridge City, where she continued to bless her family

and friends with her love and her wonderful food. Now at 95 years of age, she doesn’t cook, but she keeps everyone straight

with how it should be done.

Her three children live in Bridge City: Janice Overman, Ray and Harold Hearn.

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Services to be Held Lawrence Gilmore Orange Lawrence Gilmore, 52, of Orange, passed away Dec. 20, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Orange. Immediately following will be funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Orange on July 13, 1961, Lawrence was the son of Leonard and Lubertha (Coleman) Gilmore. He was the Grounds keeper at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens and Claybar Funeral Home. He was a first class welder and taught many people how to weld. He enjoyed freshwater fishing and barbecuing for his family and friends.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ebony Gilmore; sister, Virginia King; and nieces, Coquese King and Laquetta Gilmore.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Donna “Galloway” Gilmore of Orange; daughters, LaDonna Gilmore of Orange and Lela Gilmore and husband, Markee Scott of Huntsville; sons, Lawrence Gilmore Jr. and Leonard Gilmore, both of Orange; and daughter, Vadasha Williams of Orange.

He is also survived by his granddaughter, Makenzi Scott of Huntsville; siblings, Leonard Gilmore Jr. and wife, Judy of Orange, Willie Edward Gilmore of Amarillo, Charlie Frank Gilmore and wife, Gloria of Orange, Thomas Gilmore of Orange, Luberta Angelle and husband, Morris of Orange, Bessie Johnson of Orange, Joseph Gilmore and wife, Phyllis of Morgan City, La., Geneva Lewis of Orange and Richard Gilmore and wife, Christine of Lafayette, La., and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

Services Held Dana van der Stucken Orange Dana Leigh Dauterive van der Stucken, 44, of Orange, passed away Dec. 17, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Services were Dec. 20, at Old First Orange Baptist Church with Brother Keith Meyer officiating. Visitation was Friday at the church. A private burial followed.

Born in Orange on Aug. 11, 1969, Dana was the daughter of Keith Dauterive and Cherry (Reese) Dauterive. She grew up as a member of Old First Orange Baptist Church. Dana loved to shop and had extravagant taste.

She loved her dog “Puppy”, anything the color purple, crosses

Deaths and Memorials and rock music.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Richard Reese “Papa” and Marie Reese “Granny”; and paternal grandfather, Junior Johnson “Granddaddy”.

Dana is survived by her husband, Karl van der Stucken of Orange; parents, Keith “Gran” and Cherry “Meece” Dauterive of Bridge City; daughter, Lexie Leigh Kennedy of Bridge City; son, Chase Dauterive of Bridge City; canine-daughter, Puppy van der Stucken; grandmothers, Jewel Johnson “Granny Jewel” and Eva Gay Kinard “Maw Maw Eva Gay”. She is also survived by her big sister, René Moak of Fred; brother-in-law, Rick van der Stucken; sister-in-law, Lynn van der Stucken; and special niece and nephew, Reagan and Shanon Stanfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704, in honor of Dana’s love of animals.

Georgia Gunter Jackson Orange Georgia Gunter Jackson, 89, of Orange, Te x a s , d i e d Dec. 18, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange.

Funeral services were Dec. 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church, and the Rev. Keith Royal of Winfree Baptist Church. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation was held prior to the service at the funeral home.

Born in Orange, on March 27, 1924, Georgia was the daughter of George and Maude Aline (Allman) Gunter. She enjoyed drawing, art and writing stories and poems for her grandchildren.

She was involved with her church and she loved her family and being involved with their lives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred Neal Jackson; sons, Alfred Neal Jackson II and Charles Gowens; two sisters, and five brothers.

Georgia is survived by her son, George Gowens of Tunica, Miss.; and daughters, Dana (Gowens) Speed of Orange, Maude Ann (Gowens) Evans and husband, Peter of Baton Rouge, La., LaNeal Pinkston and husband, Glen of Henderson, Ky., Donna Roberts and husband, Roy of Orange, Elaine Hobbs of Humble, Texas, and Genny Conroy and husband, Chuck, of Orange.

She is also survived by her 22 grandchildren, 40 greatgrandchildren; eight great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Normandine Vann; brothers, Jim and Harold Gunter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Sam and David Hays, Justin Evans, Jerry Hammers, Russell and Martin Roberts, Alfred Neal Jackson III (Trey), David Jackson, Rickey Pinkston, Kirk and Kreg Hobbs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Silver

Oaks Baptist Church, 16460 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77632.

John Franklin Moore West Orange John Franklin Moore, 72, of West Orange, passed away Dec. 17, 2013, at his residence. Family and friends gathered Dec. 20, at Claybar Funeral Home chapel in Orange. Funeral services were Dec. 21, also at Claybar in Orange. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.

Born in Washington, Mo., on Oct. 2, 1941, John was the son of Jim and Dorothy (Williams) Moore. John retired after 22 years from the Navy and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked in the oil field and owned a lawn service. For two years, John was a Commander at the American Legion and has been a member for many years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Rose, Helen and Ruth. John is survived by his wife, Eudacia Moore of West Orange; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Melanie Moore of Orangefield, John C. and Dori Moore of Keller; and daughter, Michelle Moore of West Orange.

John is also survived by his five grandchildren, Lindsay, Riley, Emma and James Moore Jr., and Bryce Dobson; brothers, Jerry, Paul and Carlis Moore; and sisters, Bonnie Hagerdorn and Violet Anderson.

Beverly Gibson Smith Orange Beverly Gibson Smith, 64, passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on Dec. 18, 2013 in Orange. Services to honor Beverly’s life were Dec. 21, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Benny Thomas officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment followed services in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. A gathering of Beverly’s family and friends was Dec. 20, at the funeral home.

Born on August 4, 1949 in Orange, to her parents, Eugene V. Gibson and Willa Mae (Lackey) Gibson, she was a lifelong resident of Orange. She had attended Community Church in Orange and also pursued some Theological Studies and became a minister. Beverly enjoyed spending time with her husband, her dog, Lucy, and her friends. She also enjoyed studying the bible, gospel and blue grass music.

Beverly will most especially be remembered as a person who was concerned about her family and her faith. She could carry on quality discussions with people about her faith.

Beverly is preceded in death by her parents. Those who will most cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Lambert Smith Sr., of Orange; her sons,

Lambert “ L. J. “ Smith Jr. and wife, Sherry of Buna and James Smith of Scott, La.; her daughters, Paige Smith of Grand Junction, Colo., and Rosie Jones and husband, Jonathan, of Humble; her sister, Nina Hoover and husband, Ronnie, of Baytown; her twin brother, Roger Gibson and wife, Vickie, and her brother, Jerry Gibson, of Beaumont; her cousin, Linda Levingston, of Orange; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Condolences may be listed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com

Nancy Faye Hamilton Formerly Port Arthur Nancy Faye Hamilton, 64 of Fairmount, Texas, was born August 17, 1949, and died Dec. 17, 2013, in the Houston Hospice In-patient unit Tuesday evening.

Visitation was Dec. 21, in the Fairdale Baptist Church in Fairmount. Burial followed in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Fairmount.

Born in Port Arthur, to John Farris and Nell Inez Rogers Nusom, she lived in Fairmount for four years, coming from Bridge City. Nancy was a member of the Fairdale Baptist Church in Fairmount.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Milton Hamilton, of Fairmount, her sons; John Hamilton and his wife, Amber of Colmesneil, David Hamilton and his wife, Brandy of Lake Jackson, her grandchildren; Lauren, Haley, Joshua, Johnathan, Ryan and Allie. She is also survived by her sisters; Gaynell Johnson and her husband, Elmo of Bridge City, and Joan Simmons and her husband, Hoyt of Bevil Oaks.

Margaret Matthews Vinton Gussie Margaret Matthews, 89, of Vinton, La., passed away Dec. 21, 2013, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Visitation and funeral services were Dec. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Raymond McHenry of Westgate Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Griffithville, Ark., on Jan. 15, 1924, Margaret was the daughter of Willie Bratten and Audie Barlow Caldwell. She waitressed in Orange for 35 years and was voted best waitress in

Orange. Margaret also was an avid word search player.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Victor Matthews; daughter, Pansy Chadwick; sister, Ester Scritchfield; granddaughter, Rebel Curtis; and great-grandson, Walker Rice.

Margaret is survived by her children, Peggy Brewer and husband, Bobby of Orange, Patricia Smith and husband, Clay of Dumas, Ark., Donnie Bryant and wife, Donna of Orange, Ronnie Bryant and wife, Jean of Beaumont, Pauline Guidry of Nederland, Jackie Matthews of Bridge City, 16 grandchildren; 28 greatgrandchildren; 9 great-greatgrandchildren; and brother, Headlee Caldwell of Benton, Ark. Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Villafano, Alan Bryant, Trevor Surles, Tyler Surles, Mark Brem, and Clay Smith.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Holland Place Assisted Living in Nederland, as well as the medical staff at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas for their love and care shown during this time.

Norma E. Cummings Bridge City Norma E. Cummings, 86, of Bridge City, passed away Dec. 18, 2013, at her home. Funeral services was Dec. 22, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Paul Zoch, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. A grave side service was Dec. 22, at Guedry Cemetery in Batson. Visitation was Dec. 20 at the funeral home.

Born in Ganado, Texas on May 7, 1927, Norma was the daughter of Otto and Hanna (Biggett) Meyer. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Cummings; son, Craig Cummings; daughter, Carla McClelland; and grandson, Joshua Cummings. Norma is survived by her son, Donald R. Cummings; two grandchildren, Jared McClelland and Amanda Adams; three great-grandchildren, Rory and Jordin McClelland and Kiersten Adams; and brother, Harold Meyer.

Terri Lynne Russell Perry Orange Terri Lynne Russell Perry (Tiger) was born on July 24, 1963, to Norma and Ken Russell (de cease d.)

After bravely fighting cancer for less than a year, she lost the battle on Dec. 22, 2013. A celebration of Terri’s life was Dec. 24, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral

Home in Orange with the Rev. Keith Meyer, pastor of Old First Orange Baptist Church, officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment followed services at Parish Cemetery in Little Cypress. A gathering of Terri’s family and friends for a time of sharing was Tuesday at the funeral home. In honoring Terri’s wishes to celebrate her life rather than a sad event, at her request, the family wore purple in her honor and extended the request for guests to join in wearing purple or bright colors rather than black.

Pallbearers were Blake Perry, Kenny Russell, T- Ray Vincent, Mark, Ethan, and Zack Sonnier.

Honorary pallbearers included Jeff and Ken Perkins, Sunny Landry, and Chris Parker.

Terri leaves behind three loving children: Megan (27), Blake (21), and Kirbi (11), as well her precious grandson, Brody, to whom she was known as “T”, and her loving husband, Abe Tiger. She also leaves behind her mother; sisters Jeannie Perkins and Cindy Henley (Breakey); brother Kenny Russell; nephews Jeff Perkins and Trent Gephart; nieces Lyndie Mansfield, Taylor and Shelby Henley, and Katie Jean Russell; and numerous members of her loving extended family.

Terri was a life-long resident of Orange. Until becoming disabled by Crohn’s disease, she worked in the banking industry.

After her illness left her unable to work, Terri dedicated her life to her children, attending every sporting practice and game. She volunteered with LCM school to raise money for the football teams as well as for the graduating class of 2011. Terri had a dynamic personality and was deeply loved in the community.

She touched so many lives while maintaining true friendships since high school, creating more along the way, and touching the lives of young people though association with her children. “Ms. Terri” will be missed by many.

The outpouring of support and love since cancer was first discovered has been amazing and a testament to what a great person Terri was in the short life she lived on this earth. Condolences may be expressed for the family at http://www.dormanfuneralhome.com/.

Bernard “Ben” Fontenot, Sr. Orange Bernard “ Ben “ Fontenot, Sr., 70, of Orange, passed away Dec. 21, 2013 at The Oaks Nursing Facility in Beaumont.

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“Four Stand-up Dads” takes comedic perspective on parenting Penny LeLeux For The Record It’s just four guys, a microphone and a laptop that can plug into a projector. “That’s all we need. We don’t have any roadies or anything like that.

All we have are our voices and our stories, that’s all the equipment we have to bring,” said Dan St. Paul about their upcoming show at the Lutcher Theater.

“Four Stand-up Dads”– Dan St. Paul, Tim Bedore, Kelly McDonald and Milt Able will take the stage at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3 for their first time in Orange.

It’s four different perspectives on parenting by four middle-aged stand-up comedians. “Most comedians talk about what is going on in their lives and hope that it connects with the audience,” said St. Paul in a phone interview. “As we’ve gotten older, gotten married and had children, our acts reflected more and more of what we were doing and who we were.”

Comedy club audiences in general are pretty young and childless according to St. Paul.

He said in San Francisco, they tended to be between 20-30.

“They don’t get it. They don’t understand it. They haven’t been through it. They don’t know what a parentteacher conference is all about.

Or the frustrations of trying to have a second child and its not working. All these things that happen; calls from the principal’s office and all that kind of stuff. So we decided we would create a show together where we could find our audience and that is how it came about. It was my idea.”

He said he was asked to come up with a show for a venue in the San Francisco Bay area. “I thought this was a time for this show to be put to-

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gether. These other three guys are all friends of mine I’ve known for 25 plus years, so we all know each other really well. We all kind of started around the same time in the 80s.”

He said Bedore and Able got their start in San Francisco with him. “The fourth guy, Kelly, cut his chops in Las Angeles and Vegas.”

“Over the years we’ve gone on to different places, Tim lives in Minneapolis, Kelly lives in Las Vegas and Milt lives in Portland, Ore. “We’re all in different places, but we love coming together and seeing each other and doing this show. It’s great fun,” said St. Paul.

They all have different perspective.

“I have one child, a boy, who has mild aspergers syndrome.

Tim has a girl who is in high school. Kelly has two boys and Milt has three kids, so we let him go last because he’s the most tired.”

St. Paul said they each do a set about 25 minutes. There are also slides for visual support, “so people can see who we are talking about.” We talk about our relationships with our kids and our parent’s relationship with us and how that all goes along; that circle of life.”

He said it’s a lot of fun, because the people who come can relate to it.

They have been doing the show for 11 years. This is their first Texas performance. They will perform in Orange, then in Galveston the following night.

St. Paul said they will meet up in the Houston airport then rent a car and drive to the venue together.

Their kids have grown since they started the show. Now they are all in their teens and 20s.

“The biggest thing at my

house is my son finally finished college...he quit. When you’re a senior in junior college, it’s time to weigh other options.” he said with a laugh.

“Everybody likes to think everything is going to be honky dory and their kid is going to become a doctor when they grow up, but sometimes it doesn’t work that way. It’s more about your relationship with your kids and how healthy that is, that’s what makes life more enjoyable, not whether they are bringing in a ton of dough. I don’t care about that,” he said.

They do between 20-25 shows a year, mainly in the fall, winter or spring.

St. Paul said they get quite a few gigs in September because colleges and universities are having their parent’s weekends. They want to have a show that both the parents and students can enjoy together.

When they are not doing “Four Stand-up Dads” they are busy with their own careers.

“I have my own show, ‘What’s funny after 50?’ about aging, I’ve been in my 50s for 12 years now, so I’m sort of an expert,” he said.

St. Paul said he does other club and theater dates, along with a fair amount of corporate work.

He said the show is suitable for about ages 14 and up. There is no profanity, but some of the subject matter might not be suitable for younger children.

If you would like to find out more about the comedians, check out their Web site: standupdads.com Tickets are $35-45. Student tickets are discounted $5. To purchase tickets got to lutcher. org or contact the box office at 409-886-5535. The theater is located at 707 W. Main Ave. in Orange.

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.

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and honor Ben’s life were Dec. 23, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with Father Delphyn J. Meeks, officiating. Graveside services and Interment followed at the Smith Cemetery in Starks, La. A gathering of Ben’s family and friends for a time of reflection and sharing was Dec. 22, at the funeral home. Honoring Ben as pallbearers were Caleb Callahan, Adam Stout, Steve Molin, Danny Allen, Brett Trahan and J. D. Head.

Born on June 24, 1943 in Orange, to his parents, Aries (Guillory) Fontenot and Adam Fontenot, he was a lifelong resident of Orange. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of the Eagles Club. Ben worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker for H. K. Clark Custom Homes, Stout Homebuilders. He also owned and operated B. T. Fontenot’s

Custom Cabinets in Orange. Ben will be remembered as a hard working man who enjoyed dancing, playing drums and the guitar and tinkering with cars. He also enjoyed mentoring others where as a father figure, he helped and encouraged them.

Ben is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Rose Campbell and Carol Fontenot and his sister-in-law, Essie Mae Fontenot. Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Mildred Fontenot of Orange; his daughters, Ludy Marie Johnson and companion, Ricky Trahan of Orange and Tammie Ann Callahan and husband, Patrick of Vidor; his son, Tony Fontenot and companion, Beverly Mathews of Vinton, La.; his sister, Sally Stout and husband, Willis of Mauriceville; his brothers, Lana Fontenot of Or-

ange and Fred Fontenot and wife, Lois of Orange; six grandchildren, Amanda Foster, Brandy Psencik, Kimberley Back, Renee Delano, Christin Ellis and Caleb Callahan; six great- grandchildren and one more on the way.

Ben is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at http://www.dormanfuneralhome.com/.

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2013 All-Orange County Team

By Mark Dunn and Staff Reports For The Record The County Record and the Penny Record newspapers are proud to announce the 2013 All-Orange County Football Team. The team celebrates the outstanding performances of local athletes. The 2013 team is rounded out with recipients from every team in Orange County.

For the three Orange County teams that stepped into the state playoffs it was a remarkable year. The Little CypressMauriceville Bear, the West Orange-Stark Mustang and the Orangefield Bobcats went into the 2013 season each with something to prove. And they proved it.

The 2013 All-Orange County Most Valuable Player goes to Orangefield Bobcat runningback Carl Wiley . In his senior year Carl Wiley led the district in rushing with 1585 yards on 227 carries and 12 touchdowns. He also led the Bobcat defensively with 81 tackles, one forced fumble with four tackles for a loss. As a receiver Wiley had eight catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. It was a sensational performance, especially considering that he played much of the season with injuries.

“He is one of the toughest kids I’ve ever seen,” said Orangefield assistant coach Joey Peevey. “He is a true, natural born football player.”

This week Wiley was named as a Texas All-Stater along with West Orange-Stark defensive back Deionte Thompson.

For the first time since 1997 the LCM Battlin’ Bears entered the playoffs

2013 ALL-ORANGE COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM H All-Orange County Most Valuable Player Carl Wiley, Orangefield;

H All-Orange County Offensive MVP Dillon Sterling-Cole, WOS

H All-Orange County Defensive MVP Deionte Thompson, WOS

H All-Orange County Newcomer of The Year Mandel King, WOS

H All-Orange County Coach of The Year Cornel Thompson, WOS

ALL-ORANGE COUNTY OFFENSE Quarterback: Carmichael Wiley, OF Runningback: Chris James, WOS See All-Orange County Team Next Page

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with a 5-2 record in Dist. 20-4A. The Bears knocked off traditional powerhouse the Port Neches-Groves Indians 31-14 and defeated Beaumont Ozen 24-7. LCM then beat Lumberton 3812. A spectacular season would end for LCM in the bidistrict round against Dayton 49-16.

The LCM Bears had a robust offensive attack in 2013 accumulating 1872 yards led by senior running back Brandon Toliver. Toliver had 1241 yards and 13 touchdowns in the season. Senior Jalen Griffin had 462 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Senior quarterback Caleb Harley accounted for 675 yards passing and five touchdowns. Harley connected with senior receiver Dalton Doyle for 32 receptions for 401 yards and four touchdowns. Junior receiver Cody Roddy had 20 receptions for 215 yards and a touchdown.

LCM’s senior place kicker Trent Manuel was superb in 2013. The future McNeese Cowboy was 8 of 10 on field goals, his longest a 43 yarder in the Dist. 20 4A finale against the Vidor Pirates.

Manuel was 23 of 24 on PAT’s. He booted 10 kickoff touchbacks and averaged 32 yards per punt as punter. Manuel also contributed as safety in the LCM defense.

Congratulations to LCM Coach Randy Crouch and his staff.

The Orangefield Bob-

cats would rack-up 3547 total yards of offense, putting 241 points on the board. Orangefield would put the final touches on a 6-4 season by defeating cross-community rival the Bridge City Cardinals 35-14 in the Bayou Bowl. And for the first time since 2003 stepped into the state playoffs.

Orangefield’s Wiley brothers were both in the top five rushers in Dist. 21-3A. Carmichael Wiley at quarterback, and Carl Wiley at runningback, combined for 2,320 total yards. Carmichael accounted for 765 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. The senior quarterback also passed for 268 yards and four touchdowns.

The West Orange Stark Mustangs would go the furthest in the state playoffs. A Mustang 10-game winning streak ended in the regional final of the state playoffs against Carthage. The Mustangs posted an overall record of 11-2 after going undefeated (60) in Dist. 21-3A. Mustang head football coach Cornell Thompson is The All-Orange County Coach of the Year.

The Mustangs began the season with only two returners on defense and several that started that had never really played in a varsity contest. But these guys would be the ones to prove the naysayers wrong. Seniors such as Josh Tims, Elijah Teel, Tavin Terrell and Jordan Richard tormented their opponents all season. Dwain Boullard took over the punt return duties after fellow senior Maurice Morris went down with an ACL injury in the Port Neches-Groves game and was out for the remainder of the season. Boullard was also instrumental in catching clutch passes when the ‘Stangs needed him most. Jacob Hryhorchuk, who fought off several injuries throughout the season did a great job on offense as the center.

Chris Horn, who transferred in from Jasper during March of last year proved himself to be a great receiver, along with Will Johnson, who set a school record for most touchdown catches (4) in a game against Huffman. Caleb Collins was another receiver who the Mustangs could count on when they needed someone to make a great catch. Chris James, who transferred in from Ozen late in the season last year, played both ways and not only tortured other teams’ receivers, but could carry the ball and catch on offense. Thomarcus Fontenot also played both sides of the ball, while returning kick offs and punts. Rodikson Cano, the kicker who not only could boot the ball, but most of the time was the first one down the field and in on the tackle. Cano was injured in the Silsbee game and wasn’t able to play in the play-offs.

And give credit to the sophomore quarterback who set several records on the season, the most recent one being most passing yards in a season. Sterling-Cole finished with 2309 to top for Mustang quarterback Andre Bevil’s 2063.

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West Orange-Stark Mustang Deionte Thompson in action against Orangefield. All-Orange County Defensive MVP. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

All Orange County Football Team Continued From Page 1B

Runningback: Brandon Tolliver, LCM Runningback: Sage Smith, Vidor

All-Orange County Quarterback Carmichail Wiley of Orangefield.

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All-Orange County Runningback Brandon Tolliver

ALL-ORANGE COUNTY HONORABLE MENTION: Jonah Lemoine, runningback, BC; Seth Trahan, runningback, LCM; Blaine

Defensive Line: Jerrod Watkins, OF

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Defensive Line: Josh Tims, WOS

ceiver, WOS; Dwain Boullard, receiver,

Defensive Line: Octavius Crosson, WOS

WOS; Coby Roddy, receiver, LCM;

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man, BC; Matthew Rainey, kicker, OF;

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Dane Boothe, defensive lineman, BC;

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Brandon Bray, defensive lineman, OF,

Defensive Back: Teondre Gant, LCM

Steven Tims, linebacker, WOS;

Defensive Back: Tre Spencer, WOS

Kalen Garrett, linebacker, WOS;

Defensive Back: Dustin Verrett, OF

Keaton Langston, defensive back and

Defensive Back: Dalton Doyle, LCM

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Punter: Chase Rutledge, WOS

defensive back, BC.

Punt Returner: Dwain Boullard, WOS

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Cowboys facing “playoffs-or-bust” situation again KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD The 2013 National Football League season has sped by just like the Christmas shopping time did as the 17th and final week takes place this weekend.

The parity that the league strives for each season appears to have come to fruition as only the American Football Conference has all of its division champions crowned going into this weekend’s final regular season action. Even one of the wild cards (Kansas City) has already been determined in the AFC. But the National Football Conference is still in a turmoil with all of the division winners still a mystery that will be solved by midnight Sunday after our Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles in the league’s featured contest Sunday Night on NBC. The NFC East Division, as well as the other three divisions, is still up for grabs, along with the wild cards. Only the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks are assured of making the playoffs either as the division champion or a wild card.

But in the NFC East, which presently is led by the Philadelphia Eagles with a 9-6 record, Sunday night’s premier battle at Jerry Jones AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the status of the game is that the winner is the division champion and the loser watches the playoffs on television.

The Cowboys nearly blew their slim playoff hopes Sunday with another second-half meltdown against the lowly Washington Redskins

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Monday determined he had a herniated disk and is out for the season.

So now the job of getting the Dallas Cowboys to the playoffs falls on the shoulders of veteran back-up quarterback Kyle Orton, who hasn’t taken many snaps this season.

The Cowboys will have to sign a quarterback to back-up Orton, because he and Romo are the only quarterbacks on the Cowboys’ 53-man roster.

Dallas doesn’t have a very good history in these playoffs-or-bust games on the road, losing to the New York Giants in 2011 and Washington last season. The Cowboys were an early 2½-point favorite over the Eagles Sunday night before Romo’s injury was diagnosed. Now there is no line on the game. A win would end a playoff victory drought and bring the first NFC East title since 2009.

“The 2011 and 2012 finals were on the road, but this time we get to sleep in our own beds and play at our house,” defensive tackle Jason Hatcher told the San Antonio Express after the game. “It kind of gives us an advantage, but we’ve got to take it.”

But history is not on the Cowboys’ side. They are an NFL-worst 2-11 in Week 17 since the 2000 season and Romo is 1-6 in win-or gohome games. So owner Jerry Jones’ dream of getting to the Super Bowl is still faintly alive— at least for a couple more days.

The Seattle Seahawks lost their opportunity to clinch the NFC West Division and homefield advantage for the entire playoffs by losing their first home game in two years as Arizona

at Fed-Ex Field in Landover, Md. (their third in as many weeks) after Washington took advantage of two turnovers and a costly penalty and scored 17 unanswered points, putting the Pokes behind 23-14 early in the fourth period.

But Cowboys veteran quarterback Tony Romo wasn’t about to watch his team’s playoff hopes end as he connected with wide receiver Cole Beasley for 20 yards on a fourth-and-six situation with six minutes left in the game to set up Dan Bailey’s field goal, reducing the deficit to 23-17.

As the Cowboys were driving for the winning touchdown, running back DeMarco Murray tried to reverse his course from the one-yard line and lost nine yards on a thirdand-goal situation with time running out.

But Murray redeemed himself on the next play on a fourth-and-goal situation as Romo was scrambling around avoiding Redskins tacklers and caught the desperation pass near the pylon and fell into the end zone with 1:08 left in the game. Bailey’s extra point put the Cowboys ahead 24-23 which was the final score.

The victory gave the Cowboys an 8-7 record and 5-0 in the NFC East setting up Sunday’s do-or-die game with the surging Eagles who lambasted the Chicago Bears 54-11 Sunday night.

What’s really amazing about Romo’s winning touchdown toss is that he did all of that elusive escaping from the grasps of the would-be Redskins sack-artists with an ailing back. An MRI

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came from behind to win 20-13 Sunday. But the Seahawks (12-3) can clinch with a win or tie Sunday at home against the St. Louis Rams.

The Carolina Panthers earned their first playoff berth since 2008 when quarterback Cam Newton tossed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Domenik Hixon with 23 seconds left to give the Panthers a 17-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Carolina (11-4) can clinch a firstround bye with a win or tie at Atlanta Sunday.

Dallas, Philadelphia, Chicago and Green Bay can clinch division titles with wins Sunday while Arizona is still alive for a wild card spot in the NFC. In the AFC Denver (12-3) can clinch the home-field advantage throughout the entire playoffs with a win or tie or a New England (114) loss or tie. New England can clinch homefield advantage throughout the playoffs with a Cincinnati win and a Denver loss.

Cincinnati (10-5) can clinch a first round bye with a win over Baltimore Sunday and a New England loss to Buffalo. Miami (8-7) can clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday against the New York Jets and a Baltimore loss.

Indianapolis (10-5) can clinch a first-round bye with a win over Jacksonville and a New England loss plus a Cincinnati loss or a tie.

If it sounds confusing, it will be much clearer Monday morning.

KWICKIES…Detroit Lions’ head coach Jim Schwartz became angry and frustrated at the home fans at Ford Field Sunday who booed him for letting the clock run down in regulation play and forcing an overtime period against the Giants instead of trying to move the football

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Never take warm for granted stood there looking at it on the COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN floor of the boat as though it

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It wasn’t until I leaned back on my 6”5” Laguna in a clumsy response to a jolting strike that all but dislodged the rod from my hands that I realized that I could no longer feel my fingers.

I held on tightly as the line peeled off the reel, but I couldn’t feel the knobs on the handle and it was “Red fish 1-Dickie 0” for the first few minutes of the tug-of-war.

I couldn’t tell if my clients were amazed or amused as they stood motionless in the back of the boat with their hands tucked in their pockets and ski masks covering everything but their eyes. It wasn’t going well for me, but at least I was still trying to catch a fish.

One of them had stopped to pee twenty minutes prior, but was still weighing his options while the other one just flat out refused to take his hands out of his jacket pockets.

I eventually landed the chunky twenty-five inch fish by turning the handle with the palm of my hand…”don’t act like you have never resorted to that technique when fishing with frozen hands”…and we all

would miraculously spit the hook and jump in the ice chest.

We somehow managed to limit on reds and add a few specks to the mix, but arriving back at the launch was the highlight of the day!

The following day was equally miserable and even though we limited on redfish once again, it was much too cold to derive any satisfaction must less enjoyment from the outing. The bottom line is that the fish are still cooperating in spite of this miserably cold weather, but my body parts aren’t.

If you got that new rod and reel that you wanted for Christmas, you may want to give it a few days before putting it to the ultimate test. Lee Thurman had scheduled a trip to fish with me this weekend, but decided to reschedule for early January following our frigid trip last week.“The wife and kids gave me two new rods and two Shimano Core reels for Christmas that cost more than our first car,” said Thurman over the phone, “but I’m not going to break them in wearing gloves.”

We had been enjoying an incredibly good bite all the way through the deluge this past

weekend, but the trout bite has suffered since the front rolled in early Monday morning. The river and the bayous gave up only a little clarity and the surface temperature is still hovering in the low fifties most of the day, but the trout are apparently more concerned with survival than feeding right now.

Even during last week’s warm-up the better trout bite was still during the afternoons and that will be especially true as long as the morning lows flirt with the freezing mark.

Larger profile lures and slower presentations will be critical to consistently finding and catching big trout. They are going to feed less, but when they do they are searching for that one kill that will tide them over longer stretches between meals.

For that one reason look for the Corky to edge back ahead of the Maniac Mullet as the preferred bait. The trout have been more aggressive in the warmer water and we have done very well with the Maniac Mullet in both the fast and slow sinker, but the bulkier Corky Fat Boy sinks even slower and that factor can be a difference maker. I will continue to start with the Maniac Mullet, however, rather than put it

Kaz’s Fearless Forecast Games This Week Little Caesar’s Bowl 5 p.m.

Thurs. in Detroit, MI. (ESPN)—Bowling Green (10-3) over Pittsburgh (6-6).

Poinsettia Bowl 8:30 p.m.

Thurs. in San Diego, Cal. (ESPN)—Northern Illinois (12-1) over Utah State (8-5).

Military Bowl 1:30 p.m. Fri. in Annapolis, MD. (ESPN)— Marshall (9-4) over Maryland (7-5).

Texas Bowl 5 p.m. Fri. Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX. (ESPN)—Minnesota (8-4) over Syracuse (6-6).

Fight Hunger Bowl 8:30 p.m.

Fri. in San Francisco, Cal. (ESPN)—Washington (8-4) over BYU (8-4).

Pinstripe Bowl 11 a.m. Sat. in New York (ESPN)—Notre Dame (8-4) over Rutgers (6-6).

Belk Bowl 2:20 p.m. Sat. in Charlotte, N.C. (ESPN)— North Carolina (6-6) over Cincinnati (9-3).

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p.m. Sat. in Orlando, FL. (ESPN)—Louisville (11-1) over Miami (8-3).

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl 9:15 p.m. Sat. in Tempe, AZ. (ESPN)—Michigan (8-4) over Kansas State (8-4).

Armed Forces Bowl 10:45 a.m. Mon. in Fort Worth, TX. (ESPN)—Navy (8-4) over Middle Tennessee State (8-4).

Music City Bowl 2:15 p.m.

Mon. in Nashville, TN. (ESPN)—Ole Miss (7-5) over Georgia Tech (7-5).

Alamo Bowl 5:45 p.m. Mon. in San Antonio, TX. (ESPN)— Oregon (10-2) over Texas (8-4).

Holiday Bowl 9:15 p.m. Mon. in San Diego, Cal. (ESPN)— Arizona State (10-3) over Texas Tech (7-5).

AdvoCare V100 Bowl 11:30 a.m. Tues. in Shreveport, LA. (ESPN)—Arizona (7-5) over Boston College (7-5).

Sun Bowl 1 p.m. Tues. in El Paso, TX (ESPN)—UCLA (9-3) over Virginia Tech (8-4).

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into field goal range in the final 25 seconds with two time outs. He turned and yelled in the direction of the crowd twice and instructed the team to run a dive play to kill the clock. They really booed when New York won 23-20 in overtime to eliminate Detroit from playoff contention. Schwartz may not be Detroit’s head coach by the time this Korner hits the streets.

Texas A&M freshman linebacker Darian Claiborne, who led the team with 89 tackles in the regular season, has been suspended from the team after being arrested Sunday for possession of drugs. The former Port Allen (La.) star started the last nine games for the Aggies. He will be replaced by another true freshman Jordan Mastrogiovanni.

I have to agree with the recent local article pointing out the fact that the Lamar basketball program neglects to recruit any local talent. In fact there only is one player out of the 13 on the squad that even hails from the Lone Star State.

It seems like if Head Coach Pat Knight is going to lose nine out of 10 games so far this season, he couldn’t do any worse with some prospects from Southeast Texas.

JUST BETWEEN US…At first glance it appears the Denver Broncos blew out our Houston Texans Sunday at Reliant Park like they were supposed to. However, if one watched the game, it would be discovered the Texans played Denver on equal terms for three quarters until the Broncos used some different pass patterns and scored three

fourth-period touchdowns to put the game out of reach.

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning broke Drew Brees’ 2007 NFL record with 51 touchdown passes for a season while Texans’ premiere receiver Andre Johnson tied Wes Welker’s NFL record with his fifth 100-catch season. And on a sour note, the Houston Texans set a franchise record with their 13th consecutive loss in a season and could set an NFL record Sunday by becoming the first team in history to win its first two games and finish 2-14.

Liberty Bowl 3 p.m. Tues. in Memphis, TN. (ESPN)—Mississippi State (6-6) over Rice (10-3).

Chick-fil-A Bowl 7 p.m.

Tues. in Atlanta, GA. (ESPN)— Texas A&M (8-4) over Duke (10-3).

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

on the bench based on an assumption.

Whether it is the Corky or the Maniac that gets the most playing time, this is the time of the year when the slowest sinking model in both lures gets the nod. The floating Fat Boy, the one with the red gills, doesn’t actually float, but it does sink at a snail’s pace and the Maniac Mullet with the gold eyes sinks slower than the one with the red eyes. Attaching them to your line with a speed clip or loop knot also breathes life into both of the mullet imitations.

The majority of winter fishermen have no intention of climbing out of the boat and wading their way to the largest trout of a lifetime, but it’s the slow approach that is more important than the benefit of stalking your prey. If you opt to drift, slow your drift down with a drift sock and make long casts well out ahead of the boat.

The instant you get a strike, anchor the boat with a Talon, Power Pole or Stake Out Stick.

A conventional anchor will also work, but it is nosier, takes

more time to deploy and may or may not hold depending on the bottom.

Over the past few years the ability to hit the remote and immediately bury the Talon has resulted in our catching several trout rather than just one. It also enables you to change lures or re-tie without continuing to drift over the fish.

Above all else, dress in layers this winter and make sure that

last piece of clothing is waterproof. A small waterproof bag of extra clothing may also save your life should you get wet.

Regardless of your own body size I recommend packing along only X-large clothing as that will fit anyone and survival is not about fashion.

I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and wish you and yours only the very best in 2014!

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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

The Service League of Orange recently held a Toy Bagging with Captain Laura Cox of the Salvation Army. They collected 567 toys from their Toy Coffee and more than $3,000. They had 353 guests attending the Coffee, including students from local schools. “It was a great success,” said Karen Stevens of the Service League.

Sitting, front row, left to right :Mindy McKee, President; Karen Stevens, Correspondence Secretary; and Barbara Myer. Second Row: Joyce Sonnier, Rosemary Higgins, Vice President; Jennifer Umbenhaur, Pat McKee, Captain Laura Cox, Salvation Army; Christi Kovatch and Carolyn Lemons, Parliamentarian. Third row: Nitia Smith, Tricia Weir, Nancy Shawhan, Jennifer McConnell, Susan Freiberg, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Ray, Laurie Schreier, Brenda Mouton, Linda Foster and Lisa Fournet.

The Tale of Merry Christmas Oranges Mike Barnett Special to The Record Every time I peel a piece of that wonderful fruit I think of dad and Christmases of long ago. This is a story my father was fond of telling and one I was always eager to hear.

Dad grew up on a hardscrabble farm northwest of Oklahoma City near a town called Greenfield.

Times were tough. My grandfather—who died before I was born—farmed a quarter section of land to feed a growing family. Grandma took care of dad, his four brothers and a sister.

Dad had happy memories of Christmas. He and his siblings didn’t get much. But the holiday season marked two rare events. Each received an orange on Christmas Day. They might not get anything else, but they could always count on that orange. The other treat?

Each got a quarter or a nickel…I can’t recall which…to buy fireworks for New Year’s Eve. I can imagine dad’s family

sitting around the fire on Christmas morning, the cold Oklahoma wind buffeting the outside walls of that drafty frame farmhouse. I can imagine the light of expectancy in the children’s eyes as their dad made a grand appearance with the bag of fruit. I can imagine my dad sitting there with his brothers and sister, biting into a juicy slice and relishing the tart sweetness, a bit of juice running down his chin. And I can feel the melancholy of my dad as he ate that last slice, knowing it was going to be another 365 days before he ate another.

I cherished that story as a child and still do as an adult.

As a child, I wondered how anyone could be so poor. I wondered how a happy holiday could be woven around a piece of citrus. We always had a nice Christmas—nothing extravagant—but I couldn’t in my wildest dreams imagine getting excited over an orange.

As an adult, I realize how incredibly rich my dad’s family was. They lacked material things, sure. But they had faith

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God would provide, they worked and played hard, and had a great love for each other.

This Christmas I plan to place an orange in each of the grandkid’s stockings. And I’ll tell them the tale of the Merry

Christmas orange. I hope they’ll remember that story of long ago, live its lessons and pass those values on to their children and grandchildren.

Have a blessed holiday season.

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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 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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

MCT Credit Union conducted the “Fill a Stocking” project among staff this holiday season. Employees got together and filled stockings for 18 young men residing at Boy’s Haven this Christmas. The staff enjoyed being a part of this great cause for those in need in our community.

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Contemporary: 11 a.m.

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

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

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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.

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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. Lynn Ashcroft, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule: Bible Study at 9:15 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:30 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!

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

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

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

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‘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. miscellAneous

chine, 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. 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.

2 cemetery plots for sale in autumn oaks memorial park, $3,000 for both.

(409) 745-1632 Or 882-1254. very lArge dog house, $25, (409) 7353590, leave message. pets 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. 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

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Al-Anon meets onWednesday & 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 962-0480. 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.

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Free Pitcher Perfect Exhibit at The Carriage House of The W.H. Stark House - Jan. 18 Opens 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, Jan 18 at 610 Main Avenue, Orange. Used for lemonade, iced tea and sometimes a bouquet of flowers, they’re pitchers. You have a chance to view seldom, if ever seen, vessels from the 1800’s to today. Bring the family, see the exhibit and enjoy making a pitcher of your own. www.whstarkhouse. org 409.883.0871

Makers Family Day - Fun and free for all ages Painting, Sketching, Scavenging - Jan. 25 Discover your inner artist at Makers Family Day at the Stark Museum of Art, 712 Green Avenue, Orange, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on Jan. 25. Try your hand at easel painting or create a sketch in our galleries.

See special exhibitions of student artwork, go on a scavenger hunt and enjoy story time. Light refreshments, tours and many more activities in store for the whole family. This event is a great way to learn how art is made and create your own. www.starkmuseum.org 409.886.2787

48. Three-dimensional sound 50. Tree branch 52. *Salt in cocina 53. “In the ____, you can sail the seven seas” 55. OB-GYN test 57. *Firm pasta, not hard 61. Not sidesaddle 65. Shade of purple 66. Bubble maker 68. Bushed 69. More eccentric 70. *_ __ mode 71. _____ Zola 72. Astute 73. ___ degree 74. Pine product

19th Annual Community Trash Off in Orange Feb. 1 - Registration begins Dec. 26 Take pride in your City! Help clean Orange. Shangri La Gardens asks that groups, families and individuals register now to form teams to help clean up the litter that hurts our environment. Clean up will be on Feb. 1 starting at Lions Park. People registered will get a free lunch and free tickets for the Feb. 8 performance of Great Mountain at the Frances Ann Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts in Orange. www. shangrilagardens.org 409.670.0803

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Texas Ranks 3rd in 2013 Quarter 3 Personal Income Growth - Latest personal income figures validate the Texas Model The US Bureau of Economic Analysis released the “State Personal Income: Third Quarter” report, revealing that the average personal income of Americans increased by 1.05 percent to $14.18 trillion in the third quarter of 2013, which is slightly lower than the 1.17 percent rate in the second quarter.

“Texas saw a 1.34 percent increase in personal income, continuing the positive trend for personal income growth that we’ve seen in the state for 15 of the last 16 quarters. Compounded, Texas has seen an annual growth rate of 5.2 percent, which is almost one and a half times that of California’s,” said Vance Ginn, Ph.D., a policy analyst in the Center for Fiscal Policy. “Texas’ job climate continues to be among the best in the country, which is good news for Texans and those looking to move to Texas.”

“California may have a higher total personal income than Texas—$1.82 trillion of personal income to Texas’ $1.16 trillion—for now,” said Talmadge Heflin, Director of the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, “But Texas’ pro-growth model means the gap between the two states will continue to narrow. Over the course of the last 13 years, Texans’ share of personal income has increased 17%; Californians’ share, on the other hand, has actually declined.”

He continued: “The report is a clear indication that big government policies limit growth opportunities across the board: what could be more universally felt than the stagnation of personal income? But the flip side is perhaps even more important: the report also shows that the Texas model of freedom and limited government is a real enabler of growth and prosperity.”

ACROSS 1. On a day like this, one can see forever 6. Barley bristle 9. “____ up!”

13. Former French currency 14. *Poor man’s caviar 15. Walk through slush 16. “He’s _ ____ nowhere man” (The

Beatles) 17. Mike’s sugary partner 18. These lips sink ships 19. *Cook briefly 21. *Cook in oil 23. ___ Gabriel 24. Greek muse’s strings 25. Before now

28. Le Corbusier’s art 30. State further 35. *Coffee servers 37. Clever tactic 39. Bristles 40. San Quentin, e.g.

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DOWN 1. Form of approval 2. Italian money 3. ____ and anon 4. Omani and Yemeni 5. To add another magazine 6. Brown part of apple seed, e.g.

7. *Chinese convex pan 8. Down and out 9. Pig food 10. *Pig part, often served pickled 11. America’s WWII ally 12. He plus she 15. Lodging ad: “______ four” 20. Incompetent

22. Pitcher’s stat 24. More or less 25. *For dipping 26. Hollywood’s legendary Cary 27. *Chilled 29. *Can be hard-shelled or soft-shelled 31. Boll weevil, e.g.

32. Distinctive spirit of a culture 33. Nigerian money 34. *Coat with hot seasoning 36. Result of too many drinks 38. Sasquatch’s Asian cousin 42. Stadium walkways 45. Ten dollar bill, slang 49. *Bran source 51. *It’s coated on fish of chicken before frying 54. *Strictly vegetarian 56. *Like standing rib roast 57. Crazily 58. *Serve soup, e.g.

59. City slicker on a ranch 60. Balanced 61. Asian nurse 62. Fleur-de-lis 63. *Cured meat and cold cuts 64. Genesis garden 67. Final, abbr.

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Texas on Top: Lone Star State Leads in Year-on-Year Job Creation, Unemployment Rate Falls for 4th Consecutive Month Talmadge Heflin, Director of the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, issued this statement on Texas’ Nov. 2013 employment report: “Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest state employment report and Texas once again proves it’s America’s economic engine.” According to the report, Texas’ economy added 28,700 net new jobs in Nov. 2013, the second largest employment increase of any state in the nation. The Lone Star State has added more jobs year-overyear (+274,200) than any other state and has seen the 2nd largest overthe-year percentage increase in employment growth (+2.5 percent), behind only North Dakota (+4.0 percent).”

For the unemployed, Texas remains the nation’s jobs mecca. The state’s unemployment rate declined for the 4th consecutive month, down from 6.2 percent to 6.1 percent. The state’s unemployment rate remains well below the national average, 7.0 percent, and has been at or below the national average for 83 consecutive months—or almost 7 years straight!

As the data continues to show, time-after-time, the Texas Model of low taxes and limited government is a policy prescription for a robust and dynamic economy.

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