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The Penny Record of Bridge City and Orangefield • Founded 1960

Banken becomes commissioner Dubose honored, county bids farewell to 2012 Penny Leleux

For The Record

Orange County Commissioners’ Court convened for the last time in 2012, Dec. 31, with several items on the agenda. It was Commissioner Precinct 3 John Dubose’s last court date.

They recognized the Vidor Pirate Intermediate Football Academy 10 and under team as the 2012 Texas Youth Football State Champs.

“I just wanted to make everybody aware in Orange County, that group of coaches, this group of moms and young players and all the supporters that were involved, took the time, the effort, the bruises, the cuts, the smashed fingers and the travel time and everything else it took; whatever it took, they did.

Through the course of going through that like they did, these young men are now the 2012 Texas State Champions,” said Commissioner Precinct 4 Jody Crump.

“I wanted to acknowledge that, because when you get to be 65 years old, you guys can still say, ‘You know, we were the 2012 Texas State Champions.’ I don’t care how old you get, it doesn’t matter, you’re still the champion. Most people in this state don’t get to say that. There’s over 26 million people in this state alone and you guys went all the way to the top. You beat everyone there was out there to beat and you guys, you coaches and you moms, you’re the best of the best, so I wanted to acknowledge that.”

In other business the county received a direct deposit from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts in the amount of $339,745.42 which covers the one half cent sales and use tax allocation for OctoCOUNTY BUSINESS PAGE 3A

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Debbie Schamber For The Record

It took three elections to win the position, but John Banken finally was elected in November as the next precinct 3 county commissioner.

But, winning elections is not new to Banken since he was the mayor of Bridge City for nine years and served on the city council for six years. But, he saw a need to be a county commissioner and ran for office.

He was sworn in on January 1 and is anxiously awaiting to take office.

“Once I am sworn in I will get in with both feet,” Banken said.

Banken said he does not have another job to do other than county commissioner.

“This will be my full time job.” he said. “It doesn’t matter who they voted for, I will be everybody’s commissioner.’

Banken knows there are some tough issues he needs to work on for the county.

“We have got to do something with the budget,” Banken said. “There is no way we can keep spending like we are

spending the way they have done. But, he is not blaming anybody. He says it can no longer go on the way it has been.

One thing is for sure, he does not want to raise taxes to pay for past mistakes.

He would also like to work on bringing new businesses to Orange County.

“We have got to do something,” Banken said.

On the minds of many is the water rights in the area. Banken intends to stay on top of the issue and make sure Orange County’s water rights are protected.

Banken will work on issues with the drainage district.

“My goal is to save money and get the job done,” Banken said.

Banken is originally from Sulpur, La, but has been a resident of Bridge City for the last 44 years. His wife, Donna and he has two sons who are Bridge City High School graduates. In addition, he has four grandchildren with another one on the way. “ I will do the best job I can for the citizens of Orange Incoming Precinct 3 County Commissioner John Banken takes the oath of office surrounded by family County,” he said. spending.”

He added, the county cannot afford to continue spend-

ing the way they have been without the additional income needed.

members at the Orange County Court House on Tuesday.

However, he knows he will have to look closer into why commissioners have been

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

New Year new terms for elected officials Penny Leleux

For The Record

New Year’s Day heralded the beginning of a new career for some elected officials and the continuation for others. Tuesday, Orange County commissioners, constables and the sheriff given the nod in the general election were sworn in at the 128th District Courtroom in a short ceremony at 10 a.m.

David Dubose retained his position as Precinct 1 Commissioner defeating James Stringer 4,212 to 3,287 in November.

Dubose told The Record, “Commissioners court has a very challenging year coming up. We had some numbers that I wasn’t familar with, that I thought were going to be correct numbers and they were not, so we came in, having to borrow money to go into this year. In court Monday, we paid back $3 million of the $6 million we borrowed. We’re going to tighten the belts and run a real tight ship for the rest of the year and the county is going to be in great shape.”

What was running through his mind as he was being sworn in? “How proud I am to be an American and be a citizen of Orange County. When you look out there and see those people that showed up and my friend that showed up, in spite of the bad weather, you know they expect a good job.”

Chris Humble will continue on as Precinct 1 constable.

Humble defeated Sarah Jefferson-Simon 4,540 to 2,974. He was sworn in by Tommy Gunn.

David Cagle was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Derry Dunn. Cagle defeated Lynn Arceneaux for Constable of Precinct 2 with 4,992 votes to Arceneaux’s 2,786. Cagle replaces Rob Strause, who resigned his position.

“I’m really excited to be tak-

ing over and finally getting to work,” said Cagle. “I look forward to working with Judge Dunn and helping him in his court; serving papers. I’m looking forward to working close with the school district to try and ensure our young children have a safe place to go to school; and serving the citizens of Precinct 2 to the best of my ability.

Cagle said there were thousands of things going through his mind as he was sworn in.

“Things that I want to do.

Things that I need to do. I was just trying to think of where I was going to start; trying to get organized, so we can get things done the most efficiently as possible. I’ve got a lot of bookkeeping things to do and things like that. I’ve got to get that out of the way.

All others were sworn in by Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 David Peck.

One of the new kids on the block is John Banken, the new commissioner for Precinct 3, who defeated three term Commissioner John Dubose, 4,389 votes to 3,287.

Other officials sworn in Tuesday were: Keith Merritt – Sheriff; Mark Philpott - Constable Pct.3; and Weldon Peveto - Constable Pct. 4.

Other reelected county officials not sworn in Tuesday were: Troy Johnson - Judge County Court of Law No. 2; John Kimbrough - County Attorney; Lynda Gunstream County Tax Assessor Collector; Courtney Burch-Arkeen District Judge 128th District Court; Dennis Powell - District Judge 163rd District Court; Hollis Horton - 9th Court of Appeals District 4; David Gaultney - 9th Court of Appeals District 3; Mandy White-Rogers has already been on the job a couple of weeks since Judge Pat Clark retired before the expiOATH OF OFFICE PAGE 3A

Precinct 3 Constable Mark Philpott takes the oath of office administered by Justice of the Peace David Peck during ceremonies at the Orange County Court House on Tuesday.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt is sworn in to a second term of office by county judge Carl Thibodeaux during cermonies held at the Orange County Court House on Tuesday.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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Hodgkinson still missing after 24 years According to reports, Noreen Renier, of Florida, was called to assist in December 1988. Doyle Hodgkinson used her life savings from her many years as a teacher. The psychic, had gained notoriety with working with law enforcement and she has hired her in hopes of finally getting some answers. Renier was paid $60 per hour plus a $100 flat rate daily rate for expenses.

The investigator at the time told reporters about the possibility of the body being in an Orange County landfill near the construction of FM 1130.

Debbie Schamber For The Record

After more than 24 years, Eulan “Ray” Hodgkinson is still listed as a missing person although he is believed to be dead with foul play involved.

His mother, Doyle Hodgkinson, has spent many years doing what she can on finding out what happened to her son.

Hodgkinson was 31 years old when he disappeared on Sept. 11 1988. If he were around today, he would be 55 years old. He stood about 6-foot-2-inches tall, weighed 200 pounds with black wavy hair and brown eyes at the time of his disappearance.

Doyle Hodgkinson describes her son as a friendly person. She also said she didn’t think he had any enemies or anyone who would want to harm him. In addition, she said he didn’t drink or do drugs and wasn’t in situations where something could happen to him because he mostly was a “homebody.”

Ray Hodgkinson had a love for his hobbies such as collecting model trains and firearms.

He was also an accomplished mechanic, certified welder and worked in the construction business. Ray Hodgkinson who a 1975 Little CypressMauriceville High School graduate used to take his 19 foot boat with a cabin on it out in the water with friends, Doyle Hodgkinson said.

On the day he was last seen by his mother, he had worked on a welding a frame for a pickup truck. The project needed to be completed by the next day, so when the grinder broke he needed another one immediately. It was a Sunday evening about 6 p.m. and with all the stores closed in the small Pinehurst town of 2,274 people, he set out to find a part.

However, first he cleaned up and took a shower. Doyle Hodgkinson was in another room as her son shouted out to her he would not be home for dinner and would pick up something to eat while he was out. Dressed in a long sleeved plaid shirt, dark trousers and black shoes, he shut the door behind him at their residence in the 3800 block f Pheasant Street as he left and forever changed life as Doyle Hodgkinson knew it.

Time passed and Doyle Hodgkinson knew this was not like her son to not let her know where he was. Especially when it began to rain. His welding equipment was still outside as it was when he left which was something he never did. So, she went out to cover it up so it would not be damaged and continue to wait for him to return. “ I knew there was some-

matched a vision by the psychic.

The desolate area had hills and knolls where garbage had been buried and the site overlooked the farm road construction. Renier also said the body was buried near a line of young trees. She also described a pipeline being installed near the body. The construction area had numerous pipelines installed.

In addition, Renier said Hodgkinson and the local police chief had been together in

Renier’s visualizations were the basis of two day long searches which covered more than 3,000 acres throughout the county. Renier traveled in Hodgkinson’s pickup truck and led the group to the landfill. Renier said she had discussed the case with law enforcement before coming the Orange area.

“The landfill has all the things I saw in Florida,” Renier told reporters.

He also said he was looking at another area within onehalf mile of the FM 1130 area.

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thing wrong when he didn’t return that first night,” she said. “This was before the days of cell phones.”

According to reports, Hodgkinson left his mother’s Pinehurst home to visit with his employer and give him the status of the welding job in progress. He disappeared after leaving his boss’ home. He was reported missing a few days later.

According to Doyle Hodgkinson, three days before his disappearance, he told a convenience store clerk, “ he knew something serious, but wasn’t going to say anything unless it went to court and then he would testify.”

Ray Hodgkinson’s gray and black 1988 Dodge Dakota was found abandoned by a person in the woods off of FM 1130 by an abandoned oil well. The man told police he had seen it the day after the disappearance but didn’t know it was related to the incident. He reported the truck to officials when he returned about 10 days later and it was still there.

Missing from the locked truck was an automatic gun which had been stashed behind the seat. The keys are also reported missing. The jack which was also behind

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was the seat was found in the bed of the pickup. The windshield wipers were in an upright position, indicating it may have been raining when the pickup was parked. Investigators felt the pickup was parked away from the crime scene to act as a diversion.

The community rallied to help find Hodgkinson. More than 75 people gathered with horses and all terrain vehicles to search the area where the pickup was found. Local businesses contributed food and water for the searchers. Volunteers covered more than 600 acres over the course of the days to follow. They searched two sites within a few miles of where the truck was located and a third site near FM 3247 which is within two miles of Hodgkinson’s residence. The volunteers from the community included members from the Orange Jaycees, Sheriff’s Office reserves, Citizen’s Radio Assistance Corps and local fire departments. Working together, they searched using probing rods and shovels.

However, their search did not reveal any conclusive evidence. But, investigators did find a few spots they would return later to use heavy equipment to overturn.

About five weeks later, a body was found about a quarter of a mile from where the pickup truck was found. A man cutting grass found the body and contacted law enforcement. Authorities felt at first it was Ray Hodgkinson since it was quite a coincidence the body location was close to where Hodgkinson’s pickup truck was found.

Ironically, the spot where the body was found was the same field where searchers had been the previous day.

Tension filled the air as Hodgkinson’s parents were at the scene eagerly waiting on the shoulder of the roadway near a culvert. Authorities anxiously worked about 500 yards from where they stood.

The Hodgkinsons dreaded hearing information on the body in fear that it was their son, and they also knew it would put the search to an end. However, it was later determined by autopsy reports the body was a missing Vidor man.

The Hodgkinsons were told the news and they returned to their vigil with hope they would find Ray alive.

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Hodkinson the area where he is believed to be buried. The police chief admitted he took Hodgkinson target shooting at the police range located near the landfill.

Renier said Hodgkinson was shot and then buried by a man using heavy machinery. The road crews at the site, about 1.3 miles south of Interstate 10 that were being investigated, leave numerous pieces of heavy machinery at the area every night. The closest house was nearly a mile away.

The foreman of the road crew and some of the employees aided in the search, donating the use of the bulldozer to dig at two places the psychic had suggested.

Although Renier had several images of a tract that fit several locations in Orange County, repeated searches were unsuccessful.

“If I had to do it all over again — I would,” Hodgkinson said.

Renier spent the day working with law enforcement officials by focusing on suspects. Law enforcement officials and the psychic reported they felt Ray Hodgkinson knew his killers.

“She couldn’t narrow it down, but she tried,” Doyle Hodgkinson said.

Renier and officials questioned five suspects and the lead investigator commented to local papers he believed he then had a motive and a probable suspect in the case. He further elaborated by saying he felt the case was not drug related. Together, they formulated a list of several suspects with at least one they felt “very confident about.” The five suspects interviewed did not include a total list and not all were men, according to reports.

The investigator told reporters the believed more than one person knew about the incident, but only one person was actually involved. He went further to say this would erase the problem of how the suspect left the scene of where Hodgkinson’s truck was abandoned.

However, no arrests were made in the case. Not then or ever.

In addition to the psychic, a local dowser, who used a modern-day version of the ancient dowsing rod to locate buried objects volunteered his services to hunt for the body. He located three sites he believed to be where the body was, but still nothing was

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found.

Although, bringing in a psychic was criticized by some people, law enforcement officials saw it as a new way of helping to develop leads and welcomed the idea. They stated they just wanted to do all they could in order to solve the case.

Investigators finally received a break in the case in 2007. A tip lead them to the area with the Texas Equusearch team to look for Hodgkinson’s body which is believed to be in a barrel under the water.

By August, Texas Equusearch had traveled from Houston and used a side scan sonar to search the area under the Sabine River Bridge.

“We found some images of interest,” said Tim Miller, director of Texas Equusearch following the search. One of the images of interests is of a cylindrical object.

The dark, murky and dangerous waters prevented a diving crew from taking a closer look.

They were unable to give Doyle Hodgkinson the answers she was searching for all these years.

“This is still an open and active case,” said Fred Hanauer, Police Chief of the Pinehurst Police Department.

The statute of limitations has expired on many crimes which could have occurred in this case such as disposal of the body although there is not a statute of limitations on murder.

“No charges will be pursued on any charges other than murder,” Hanauer said.

Never wanting to have the case forever remain unsolved, in 2004 investigators took a DNA sample in case the body is recovered after Doyle Hodgkinson is deceased.

Hanauer encourages anyone with information on the case to come forward no matter how small or trivial the information may seem.

The number to the Pinehurst Police Department is 409-886-2221.

Over the years, friends of Doyle Hodgkinson have asked her why she continues to live in the same place where she last saw her son. It is because this is “home” she tells them.

Although she knows her son will never return home, she can’t let go and for a moment hope he will come back to the place he knows of as home too.

Oaths of Office ration of his term.

She was officially sworn in as judge of County Court at Law on Nov. 19 and had a public swearing in ceremony later. White-Rogers won the election by a wide margin; defeating Mike Abbott 21,610 votes to 8,454. White-Rogers said she has really enjoyed the new job and has stayed busy.

“It’s been great! It’s been a very busy December even though we’ve been off part of the month,” said White-Rogers. “The county clerk was complaining that the County Courts at Law were keeping them too busy for Christmas, because usually during Christmas, court houses aren’t very busy. Even law firms, my whole career, it’s just a down time for everybody, but there’s plenty of work to do and

ration of his term.

She was officially sworn in as judge of County Court at Law on Nov. 19 and had a public swearing in ceremony later. White-Rogers won the election by a wide margin; defeating Mike Abbott 21,610 votes to 8,454. White-Rogers said she has really enjoyed the new job and has stayed busy.

“It’s been great! It’s been a very busy December even though we’ve been off part of the month,” said White-Rogers. “The county clerk was complaining that the County Courts at Law were keeping them too busy for Christmas, because usually during Christmas, court houses aren’t very busy. Even law firms, my whole career, it’s just a down time for everybody, but there’s plenty of work to do and we’ve just stayed busy.” She said the county clerk said it was her own fault, because she had let too many people off for the holiday. “It’s a lot of fun.

I’m learning a lot; there’s more I’m going to need to learn. It’s been nice seeing the other side of the desk.

People are very friendly. I’ve enjoyed it. I feel I have a lot to learn.”

She said some of the job was a little surprising to her. “I do probate.

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we’ve just stayed busy.” She said the county clerk said it was her own fault, because she had let too many people off for the holiday. “It’s a lot of fun. I’m learning a lot; there’s more I’m going to need to learn. It’s been nice seeing the other side of the desk. People are very friendly.

I’ve enjoyed it. I feel I have a lot to learn.”

She said some of the job was a little surprising to her. “I do probate.

There is a whole, whole lot of probate, which I never knew. I didn’t represent people in probate. There’s a whole lot more probate matters than I thought. They’re easy, there is just a whole lot of them. There is a lot of busy work, something you don’t even have to go to court on.

The files you have to go through, like for default judgements, it

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There is a whole, whole lot of probate, which I never knew. I didn’t represent people in probate. There’s a whole lot more probate matters than I thought. They’re easy, there is just a whole lot of them. There is a lot of busy work, something you don’t even have to go to court on.

The files you have to go through, like for default judgements, it doesn’t require a hearing, but you still have to read and make a rulling. I didn’t realize how much of that there was,” said White-Rogers.

“It’s not been overwhelming, but it has been steady. I knew we would be busy and I expect it to get worse.

I’ve really enjoyed it. It’s been a new adventure. My goal is to treat people the way I would want to be treated, within the confines of the law.”

Her advice to other “newbie” officials: “We represent the citizens of Orange County. They elected us.

We need to, everyday, do our best to benefit our county and the people that elected us.”

White-Rogers is scheduled to swear in her former boss, District Attorney John Kimbrough Wednesday morning.

doesn’t require a hearing, but you still have to read and make a rulling. I didn’t realize how much of that there was,” said White-Rogers.

“It’s not been overwhelming, but it has been steady. I knew we would be busy and I expect it to get worse.

I’ve really enjoyed it. It’s been a new adventure. My goal is to treat people the way I would want to be treated, within the confines of the law.”

Her advice to other “newbie” officials: “We represent the citizens of Orange County. They elected us.

We need to, everyday, do our best to benefit our county and the people that elected us.”

White-Rogers is scheduled to swear in her former boss, District Attorney John Kimbrough Wednesday morning.

Bridge City Golden Girls to meet Jan. 8 Staff Report For The Record

The Bridge City Golden Girls recently held their annual Christmas Party at Baytown Seafood in Groves.

There were eight Red Hat Society members in attendance.

Everyone brought a gift and numbers were drawn for the exchange. There were three ladies celebrating December birthdays: Queen Donna Cole, Vice Queen Noel Ogburn and Lady Dorothy Huckaby. Vice Queen Tonya Burns drew the winning number for the hostess gift.

The food was wonderful and everyone had a good time.

The club’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8 but the place and time have not yet been determined. Anyone interested in joining a ladies club in Bridge City can call Vice Queen Tonya 745-5417 for more information.

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great generals like Ike, and Douglas MacArthur. A decorated soldier in Vietnam, he commanded operation “Desert Storm,” a coalition of about 30 countries.

A few of the others dying in 2012, Ernest Borguine, 95; Phyllis Diller, 95; Gore Vidal, 86; Vidal Sasson, 84; Larry Hagman, 81; George Lindsey, 83; Robin Gibb, 62; Andy Griffith, 86; Sherman (George Jefferson) Hemsley, 74; Etta James, 73; Whitney Houston, 48; Donna Summers, 63; Dick Clark, 82; Andy Williams, 84; Kitty Wells, 91; Doc Watson, 89; Earl Scruggs, 88; Johnny Otis, 90; Davy Jones, 66; Rodney King, 47; Sen. Warren Rudman, 82; Sen. Arlen Specter, 82; Helen Gurley Brown, 90; Neil Armstrong, 82; Sally Ride, 61; Coach Joe Paterno, 85; Newsman Mike Wallace, 92; Sen. George McGovern, 90; Boxer Hectar Comacho, 50; Trainer Angelo Dundee, 90; Coach Darrell Royal, 88; Sen. Daniel Inouye, 88 and Judge Robert Bork, 85.

WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR Well, we made it through another year and 2013 blew in dropping over two inches of rain. In the past year we lost a lot of friends, that’s the sad part, and the New Year will probably bring more of the same. I had a good year on my predictions. I got an email where someone complimented me on my guesses. Too much goes into what I do to call it guessing. An email from Mike says, “You’re not always right but I’m impressed with how seldom you’re wrong.” Then one from J.B. asked, “How do you do that?” It’s a range of things. Most people who are successful predict with their head not their heart.

It takes a lot of reading and research from many sources. You can’t just tune into MSNBC, FOX or talk radio and get a fair assessment. Mostly they spin only one side. I had intended to make a few predictions, both state and national, but I’ve been down in the bottom of a barrel and can’t seem to get out of it. ***** Now about the fiscal cliff which consumed all the news. A deal has been struck by the senate, 89-8.. It’s not a great deal for either side and it’s prolonging more infighting in a couple of months dealing with the debt ceiling. I had predicted President Obama would move to extend tax cuts for individuals from $250,000 to $500,000. The deal closed at $450,000 for couples. Jobless benefits were extended for one year. Doctors won’t get the 27 percent cut in Medicare payments, Medicare and Social Security were protected for now, however, that will have to be hammered out to reach a balance between income and cuts. The Democratic side of congress agreed and called for an up and down vote but again Eric Canter held Speaker Boehner and the congress hostage, sending the bill back to the senate, to add some amendments. That put off the vote, hanging the fiscal cliff up. Tea Partier Canter again is the obstructionist. The end result will not be passed by my deadline. A new congress comes in Thursday so everything would start all over.**** A big loss to Texas is Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson who is being replaced

by Tea Party darling Ted Cruz, who is far to the right of Lt. Gov. Dewhurst. That means he’s not going to Washington to accomplish anything. He will be one of the obstructionist that blocks progress. Sen. Hutchinson was a reasonable conservative, Cruz already has admitted that he won’t be. He and Sen. Rand Paul will be two peas in one pod.***** Well, it’s official, a complete report shows that this congress is the worst in our history. They accomplished nothing. Beating President Obama was their main goal and they failed miserably at that. Congressmen earn $174,000 a year with perks up to $250,000. They were in session 129 days. Not bad pay for accomplishing nothing.*****Gotta move on. Come along, it won’t do you no harm.

KEEPING TRACK OF THE NATIVES On Sunday, Dec. 30, Corporal Andrew Hollier, with the Orange County Sheriff’s office, surprised his wife of 25 years, Shelly, with a celebration. Andrew was able to keep it all a secret by telling her they were just going to take pictures after church that morning so they all had to dress up.

The family left for Commonground Community Church, in Bridge City, on Sunday morning and after the church service the pastor who had married them 25 years ago officiated as they renewed their vows. Andrew did not stop there. He had a limousine pick them up and drive them back to their house for a celebration with family, friends, gumbo, cake and all the trimmings. After the reception, the happy couple left for a second honeymoon trip to Galveston. Andrew and Shelly should be good for another 25 years now.*****We are glad to report that West Orange mayor Roy McDonald had surgery, is home and doing well. His fight is not over but so far he’s winning.*****Dist. Clerk Deputy Janet Reed Greene will retire Friday, Jan. 4, from the Courthouse. She first worked in the DA’s office back in the 70’s. She will be greatly missed around the Courthouse.*****District Attorney John Kimbrough replaced Judge Rogers with Michelle Brister as new Assistant District Attorney.*****Attorney Lynwood Sanders was in a bad wreck last week when he rolled his duel cab Ford pickup truck. The other driver ran a red light at Hwy. 62 and IH-10. Although Lynwood’s truck rolled a few times he came out just fine. He said air bags went off everywhere. The wreck was on Sunday and on Monday he went back to the Ford place to ordered another truck just like it. He gives all the praise to God for saving his life on this one.*****Retired County Treasurer Vergie Moreland and her husband Larry just returned from enjoying the Christmas lights in Marshall, Texas. Vergie stays busy since her retirement.*****County Clerk Deputy Stacy Wells received an engagement ring for Christmas. There could be an Easter wedding in the works for she and fiancé’ Jude Hebert who is employed by David Self Ford.*****Larry Jacobs, who returned to Bridge City many years ago from Oregon, married Jan Prince Bock and began Wealth Management has been joined in his business by his son, who has recently moved to Bridge City from Oregon NOTABLE DEATHS IN 2012 Some of the high profile people that we got to know who left us in 2012. The latest is Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, 78.

He died Dec. 27. “Stormin Norman” is compared to other

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2003 Newly elected county officials sworn into office Jan. 1 were Janice Menard, Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace; Roy Derry Dunn, Pct. 2, Justice of the Peace; Beamon Minton, County Commissioner, Pct. 4, sworn in by Judge Carl Thibodeaux. He was accompanied by his wife Mary Ann.; Owen Burton, Commissioner, Pct. 2, sworn into office by Judge Dennis Powell, 163rd Dist. Judge. Burton was accompanied by wife Nelda, daughter Anna, grandson Rylan Breaux and granddaughter Nocona Smith. *****Raymond Smith will be installed chairman at the annual Chamber banquet, Jan. 9. Smith replaces Carl Himel.*****Lou Raburn is still sporting a couple of black eyes after something in her attic fell on her causing a concussion. She was digging in the attic for Christmas decorations.*****Dr. Williams told Grover that giving Halliburton a prescription for Viagra would be like putting a new flagpole on a condemned building.*****Pretty Lynda Peck hit a heavy barbell weight and broke her heel. The cast runs up to her calf. *****Judge Pat didn’t like the Aggie colors painted in his courtroom so Judge Thibodeaux changed the color but wouldn’t agree to burnt orange. *****Bridge City soldier Chris Menard came home from Fort Hood on New year’s Day but rushed back to have lunch with President George W. Bush, who was visiting the base.*****Elvis Presley was born Jan. 8, 1935, and died Aug. 16, 1977. (Editor’s note: Hard to believe that will be 36 years ago.)*****Mr. and Mrs. Grady Johnson celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss. *****Louis Dugas says, “The Visitors Bureau of Orange has a history of welcoming visitors, it was once the city jail.”*****Bessie Hance Permentor, 76, died Jan. 2. ***Jack Wood, 73, died Jan. 3. ***W.R. Bill Potter, 94, died Jan. 5. *****Crawfish cornbread is made in Bridge City by Lynard and Cheryl Stout. *****The Record Newspapers outdoor columnists, Capt. Dickie Colburn and Capt. Chuck Uzzle are featured at the Beaumont Winter Boat Show. Both will present sessions.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 35 Years Ago-1978 Don Burgess is sworn in Sunday as 260th district judge by partner H.D. Pate. Wife Bobbie held the Bible.*****W.T. Oliver started the day before preparing a feast for the New year’s Eve party and 23rd wedding anniversary celebration of Roy and Phyllis Dunn. The gathering was held at the Dunn home. Oliver featured 20-gallons of gumbo, 20 gallons of jambalaya, five gallons of sausage and black-eyed peas. Mexican corn bread and other trimmings. Paul Wise furnished the back up music for a variety of singers. A highlight was the picking and singing of Father Walter Montedon. Between walking their baby Jenny, Gordon and Diane Baxter did a couple of numbers. H.D. Pate sang along and prompted Sen. Carl Parker into singing ten songs by announcing the Senator didn’t know but two. Vicki Curtis and Dennis Hall teamed up on the guitar while the crew harmonized. Furnishing foot-tapping and leg-clapping were State Legislator Wayne Peveto, Judge Grover Halliburton, Betty and Bernard Gaiarratano, Danny Brack, Judge Burgess, Barbara Gillis, Sue Pate and Betty Harmon. Big eaters were Bobby Cormier, Dewey “Teddy Bear” Cox, Bill Forte, Jack Parcel, Tim Lieby, James Fontenot and Ace Amedo. Don Jacobs sang his novelty songs, including “The Legend of Roy Dunn.”

Harold Beeson, judge of Rose City, author and newspaper reporter, came without Shelia. The only time he ever behaved.

Around 100 folks attended the annual party. *****Bridge City resident John Dubose was named business manager and controller of the Port Arthur News.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Amber Cortez, Angela Abshire, Cody Johnson, Courtney Anderson, David Villanoueva, Jason Sieck, June Gunstream, Kathy Mercer, O’Neal Waldrop, Betty Johnson, Ann Burns, Alvin Wright, Barbara Dardeau, Betty Johnston, Devin Force, Lillian Wray, Mary Williams, Nancy Lapeyrolerie, Marilou Pachar Gunn, Catherine Young, Deborah Schlicher, Malinda Vail, Patsy Dowder, Jeff Peveto, Clint Reves, Louise Dubose, Sherry Morgan, Marvin Ziller, Skipper Free, Max Geldard, Micah McFarlane, Betty Jagen, Carl Floyd, Jo Green, Libby Campbell, Michael Collins, Ted Arnold, Teresa Collins, Mike Comeaux, Joey Halliburton, Nadine Whitsett, Philipp Hunt, Sandra Cole and Sean Brinson.

A FEW HAPPENINGS All three Orange County boys in the NFL make playoffs.

Coach Wade Phillips and the Texans have lost the last two games but ended up 12-4. Houston will take on the Bengals Saturday, 3:30 p.m. at Reliant. The game will be televised on NBC. ***Earl Thomas and his Seahawks will take on the Redskins in Washington, Sunday, 3:30 p.m. on FOX. ***Matt Bryant and the Atlanta Falcons got a first round bye. Not too many, if any, county in the country with a population of 80,000 can claim three native sons participating in NFL playoffs. Earl Thomas has also been selected for the Pro Bowl. .*****Ms. Pearl Burgess has another of her poems in this issue. I saw her go by in her big car and I thought how amazing that at 92 she doesn’t let anything hold her back. What a sweetheart, “Pearly just keep on a rolling, have a great year in 2013.”*****President Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are USA’s most admired persons. Clinton has been named 16 times. First Lady Michelle Obama came in second behind her. Oprah Winfrey was number three and Condoleezza Rice number four. President Obama received the largest bump in the survey. His tally nearly doubled from 2011 to this year. *****ATV‘s Etc now open on Western Ave., in West Orange. The new business is owned by Gary and Teina Usery. Because of low overhead they offer the best prices in Texas and also first class service. Great, friendly folks you will like doing business with. Stop by, look ‘um over.*****Coming in 2013, I would guess late June or early July a royal baby will arrive to Prince William and Duchess Catherine

(Kate).*****Two old country boys,, Hall of Famers, the two Georges, Jones and Strait, will be on the road again for the last time before the legends hang up their touring boots. They will pack their bus in 2013, looking back at what a great run they‘ve had. Before they hang up their guitars wouldn‘t it be great for them to make one final album together. *****Taylor Swift, who‘s ‘Red’ outsold every other album, is doing a 45city tour and it‘s already a hot ticket. Taylor and country music will dominate this year. Shows by Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and others like Blake Shelton will keep country on the top burner.******Yankee Derek Jeter, who broke his ankle in game one of the AL championship, will be back. Again Jeter will be baseballs most popular player. *****A good guess would be Payton Manning and Bronco‘s against Tom Brady of the New England patriots in the Super Bowl. *****My guess is that the Kansas City Chiefs will select quarterback Geno Smith as first pick. *****Chip Kelly won‘t replace Andy Reid with the Eagles but the Oregon coach could end up coach at San Diego. Ray Lewis will return for his 18th season with Baltimore.******A few folks celebrating their special day: Jan. 2, finds Cody Johnson, June Gunstream and Kathy Mercer celebrating birthdays.***On Jan. 3, our good friend, Commissioner Owen Burton hit’s a milestone but thankfully he has Ms. Nelda, a good nurse, to look after him.*** Roy Simar, on this day, climbs another step up the ladder.***Barbara Dardeau, Ann Burns and Betty Johnson are a year older also.*****On Jan. 4, Pretty Vergie Moreland celebrates another year. Vergie just doesn’t age. ***Our friend Beth Rach for her birthday lost her job in the State Representative‘s office. Jan. 1, marked the end of Mike Hamilton and thanks to Rick Perry, also the end of a State Representation in Orange County. ***Our old friend, longtime mouth of KOGT radio, Richard Corder celebrates another. We send best wishes, “Let’s Go Fishing.”***Also celebrating on this day is Nancy Lapeyrolerie.*****On Jan. 5, Marilou Pachar Gunn, who seems to be the aunt to a lot of old local boys, Yank, Al and Dean, plus she’s Tommy Gunn’s mom, celebrates 85 years. ***Another very nice lady, Vivian Holbrooks celebrates this day. We have lost track of her. Ms Vivian, please give me a call. *****On Jan. 6, Skipper Free, who was born in Shangri La, turns 70-something. *****On Jan. 7, Sue’s little boy Mike Collins has fast passed middle-age. Those boys grew up too fast. ***Also Teresa Collins, Libby Campbell and Betty Jagen celebrate. ***** Jan. 8, a kid we knew as a puppy, Lanston Fall, is closer today to 60 than he is 50. ***Sean Brinson, Mike Comeaux, Phillip Hunt and Sandra Cole all celebrate. Happy birthday to all. (Please see complete list.)*****After watching LSU get beat 25-24 by Clemson on a last minute field goal, I was disillusioned about watching any New Year’s Day bowl games. The big game for me is Friday’s Cotton Bowl between the Aggies and Oklahoma, 7 p.m. on FOX. Next Monday, Jan. 7, is the BCS National Championship game at Miami between Notre Dame and Alabama, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. Those are the only two games that interest me.*****Seven head coaches and five general managers are fired in the NFL. I hated to see East Texas boy, Lovie Smith, with the Bears, run off. Lovie is the pride of Big Sandy. For now it looks like Jerry Jones will keep his blinders on and ride the same horses.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch is dining at Robert’s this week and back at Novrozsky’s next Wednesday noon. Everyone is always welcome. You don’t need an invitation.*****One of the best investments you can make is to buy a tractor. Really, have you ever tried buying a used tractor? Right now George, at David Self Tractor in Buna, has great inventory reduction prices on new Mahindra tractors. Price increases are expected on everything this year. There’s no better time to buy and get low note financing. Tell George we sent you.*****Hugh Hefner’s implant must still be working. New Year’s Eve the old Playboy took a bride 60 years his junior. Besides being a doll, he reports she has a lot of patience.*****Our friend Sheriff Newton Johnson, over in Shelby County, got caught in the straight party vote against President Obama and lost his seat by 80 votes. Newton was well liked and had done a good job. That straight party gimmick got a lot of good officials throughout the state.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Otis Desomeaux, las week, attended some holiday parties him. First he went to a gathering at Comeaux’s house where he drank a couple glasses of wine. Den he left dere, made a couple more stops and ended up at “Tee-Boy’s” place. By den, he was pretty sauced up him and knew full well dat he had drunk slightly over da limit but he drunk a couple more high balls. Den he did something he had never done before, he took a cab home. He passed a police roadblock but since it was a cab da police waved it past.

Desomeaux him, arrive home safe witout incident and boy dat was a surprise because Desomeaux him, had never driven a cab before. He’s not sure wat to do wit it now dat it’s in his garage.

C’EST TOUT When the day started I thought the congress would act like adults and just vote up or down. Win or lose. You have to feel for Speaker Boehner. Canter and Paul Ryan are telling him they will remove him as speaker if he called for an up or down vote. Going over the cliff is a killer for the poor and middle class and will hurt Wall Street. A new congress coming in Thursday now would cancel everything that has been done. The congressional vote could still happen even in a day or so and made retroactive. Boehner has lost respect with his friends in the senate and with the President because he promised if the senate passed a bill he would call for a vote.

He now has backed down. I predict this action will haunt the Republicans and will cost them the congress in two years.

Even Grover Norquist was for calling a vote. Now Rush Limbaugh, Hannity and others will fan the fire. Our country deserves better than being held hostage by extremist. For now, I’ll just have to wait. I still believe a deal will be made or people will suffer. *****Secretary Hillary Clinton has developed a blood clot between the skull and brain. I’m told that is fairly common and can be dissolved with medication. Hillary ain’t finished yet.*****Gotta go. Here’s wishing you and the country a great year. Take care and God bless.

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Senator Robert Nichols is ready to address the issues in the upcoming session Debby Schamber For The Record

The Texas Senate will start up a new session on January 8 and Senator Robert Nichols says he is ready to get started.

Nichols was elected to the Texas Senate in 2006 and represents 19 counties which includes the greater part of East Texas, Montgomery and Orange County. The Texas Senate is the upper house of the Texas Legislature and this session will bring 44 new state representatives for a total of 150 and six new state senators for a total of 31. They will be sworn in on the first day of session before tackling the many issues awaiting them. Senators serve four year terms while representatives serve two years. The beginning of a session also signifies being appointed by the Lt. Governor to the many committees.

Nichols will dive in head first with his recent appointment of chairman of the Transportation Committee which oversees all of TxDOT, intercoastal waterways and ports. This is a policy area Nichols has cared about for quite some time and which is very important to the state. Locally, the port of Orange will be a topic of discussion and become ‘extremely important.”

Senator Robert Nichols Nichols intends to focus on the long-term funding of transportation infrastructure.

“Transportation is a passion of mine,” Nichols said.

Nichols said a big issue in the transportation committee is funding. Especially, how they are going to find the funds to pay for the many needed projects.

He intends to propose sales tax that is currently paid on vehicles to be used in the construction of roads and bridges. According to Nichols, the money collected goes into a general fund and everything is paid from it. He wants to phase in the plan over the course of the next ten years which will enable TxDOT to begin to “streamline projects.”

He also sits on the Health and Human Services Committee, Intergovernmental Relations Committee which oversees health care issues, Child Protective Services, hospitals, food stamp programs and medicaid.

Nichols is currently on the Sunset Advisory Committee as vice-chair which votes on the issues all year long and not just when in session. They work on issues such as inter-governmental relations. During last session, they abolished four agencies saving taxpayers $161 million in one two year cycle.

Nichols also is a member of the Natural Resources Committee and the Nominations Committee. In the Nominations Committee, the governor can appoint someone to fulfill a position, but first they must be confirmed by the committee.

He will also tackle other issues such as health care, education and water which are consistently remain at the top of the list of topics.

The education issue is on the minds of many across the state. This year, they will work on funding and accountability. Nichols recently met with all the superintendents in his district to hear about their concerns and ideas on how to approach the problems with solutions.

According to Nichols, Texas Governor Rick Perry has declared they will not participate in the affordable health care act.

“There will be a tremendous amount of pressure onto Texas lawmakers,” Nichols said.

Bill pre-filing began in early November and is still ongoing, however, according to Nichols, not all problems constitute the need for a new law, but on the rare occasion one is necessary.

The first bill Nichols recently filed was to slow the rapidly rising taxable values on Texas homes.

“Escalating tax appraisals make home-ownership less and less affordable,” Nichols said in a press release. “We need to keep citizens from being taxed out of their homes and significantly limit increasing tax appraisals, which result in larger tax bills.”

Senate Bill 95 cuts the maximum rate of increase in half, from 10 percent to 5 percent. Nichols pointed out the importance of limiting the increase in people’s property taxes, even when the val-

ue of their home increases.

“When your property value increases, it doesn’t mean you have any more money in your pocket,” said Nichols. “We must keep the maximum increase as low as possible so individuals and families can continue to afford living in their homes. In Texas we have placed an unfair share of the tax burden on homeowners.”

Nichols’ second bill, Senate Bill 96, would prohibit state or local governments from taking private land for recreational purposes.

“No homeowner should lose the roof over their head so others can have a place to play,” said Nichols. “Eminent domain should never be used for recreational purposes, period.”

Ending eminent domain abuse continues to be a priority for Nichols. In his first two sessions as senator, he co-authored legislation creating a Landowners’ Bill of Rights and has consistently voted for landowner protections.

Nichols has also been working on bills for welfare reform. He co-authored Senate Bill 11 with Senator Jane Nelson to include drug testing for welfare benefits and to restrict the items recipients can purchase with taxpayer-paid benefits. The bill also establishes a 3-year lifetime limit on benefits.

“Our welfare system is designed to help those who are willing to help themselves,” said Nichols.

“Taxpayers have a reasonable expectation that their hard earned money will not be used to feed a debilitating addiction, but that it will be used to help make recipients independent and productive again.”

Senate Bill 11 will require a screening assessment to determine whether there is good cause for a person to submit to a drug test to establish eligibility for financial assistance benefits. If a person is found to be using illegal drugs, they will be ineligible for benefits for a period of one year. A “three-strikes and you’re out” provision gives welfare recipients an opportunity to attain drug-free status while still protecting taxpayers.

The legislation also updates mandatory employment provisions for financial benefits, a concept Nichols passed in prior sessions for local health programs. “Taxpayers expect those who are capable of employment, or participating in job-training programs, to do so. In addition to protecting taxpayers’ money, this will also encourage more Texans to return to work and to financial independence,” said Nichols.

Lastly, the bill restricts state financial benefits from being spent on alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, lottery tickets, adult entertainment and bingo.

“I would encourage people to come to the Capitol when bills are up for public testimony,” Nichols said. “It’s your Capitol and belongs to you.”

He also encourages people to come by the senate office when in Austin to discuss issues on their mind to help find a solution to the problem.

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AARP income tax assistance available Feb. 1 The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4 p.m. Every Wednesday and Friday through April 15, 2013.

Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1099 Forms, including Social Security Benefits statements; Records of Capital gains and losses; Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, causality and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Social Security cards for dependents; A copy of their 2011 tax return to help the volunteers prepare the 2012 return.

Electronic filing will be available. No tax return will be started after 4 p.m.

OPH Commission to meet Jan. 8 The City of Orange Historic Preservation Commission will meet for their regularly scheduled meeting 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the Library Annex Building located at 220 N. Fifth Street. The public is invited to attend.

Orange County Christian Writers Guild to meet The Orange County Christian Writers Guild (OCCWG) has kicked off their first meeting. Published Author Francis Collins, writer of “Seashell Prisoners” and Joseph Henry, writer of “Back to the Basics - Its God’s Way or the Highway” were in attendance along with several others.

Several by-laws were passed and they are scheduled to meet from 6 to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at The Brown Hearing Center, 105 Camellia Street, Orange, Texas. The January meeting will be held on Jan. 8, 2013 due to New Years Day. The meetings will be held in the building in the back. Those attending are asked to park in the side parking lot, go in the door that is mid-way between the two buildings and up the stairs.

In January, Martha Bush will speak on “Publishing Your Book.”

She has recently written a bereavement book but has written and spoke at many different outlets. Chester Moore, a columnist from the Orange Leader, will speak at the February meeting.

For further information, please call Karen Y. Stevens at 409 988-2588 or email to kstevens@gt.rr.com

Chevron, Texaco and Unocal retirees to meet The Chevron, Texaco and Unocal Retirees Association will meet Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at Robert’s Meat Market and Steak House, located at 3720 West Park Avenue in Orange.

All Chevron, Texaco and Unocal retirees, spouses and guests are invited to attend for a good “Dutch treat” meal, fellowship and a presentation by Paula Tacker, Orange County Extension Agent, on “Diabetes.” Information presented will be useful for those who have diabetes and those who have family members who have diabetes.

salad, beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome, delivery is available. Please call 409-886-1424 after noon on Wednesday, Jan. 9 and before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10 for orders and deliveries.

Bridge City Golden Girls to meet Jan. 8 The Bridge City Golden Girls recently held their annual Christmas Party at Baytown Seafood in Groves. There were eight Red Hat Society members in attendance. Everyone brought a gift and numbers were drawn for the exchange. There were three ladies celebrating December birthdays: Queen Donna Cole, Vice Queen Noel Ogburn and Lady Dorothy Huckaby. Vice Queen Tonya Burns drew the winning number for the hostess gift.

The food was wonderful and everyone had a good time. The club’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8 but the place and time have not yet been determined. Anyone interested in joining a ladies club in Bridge City can call Vice Queen Tonya 745-5417 for more information.

The American Legion Post 49 will host their plate lunch fundraiser on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan 10, 2013. The cost is $8 per plate and the meal will consist of brisket, link, potato

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Free scrapbook classes are held at 4 p.m. each Tuesday. The community is invited.

Free genealogy classes are offered at 4 p.m. each Wednesday.

The Eagles will host a pool tournament every Friday beginning at 8 p.m. Prize money will given to first and second place winners. Food will be available.

The Eagles have new hours of operation. The Eagles have new hours of operation. They will now be open on Monday’s at 4pm.

The hours for the rest of the week remain the same.

Patrons will now enjoy free pool, free popcorn and drink specials Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during special hours.

As always our community is invited to come meet our members and enjoy our facility.

The 63’ X 39’ hall is available for rent. The hall is suitable for all occasions, with an occupancy of 200. The amenities include a band stand, nice dance floor, tables, chairs, large kitchen, wet bar, pool table, and a large parking lot. A bartender and waitress will be provided as needed. The Fraternal Order of Eagles has an excellent location, one block off MacArthur Drive. For more information on any of the activities or rent the hall contact Sharon Bodin at 409-735-8662 or 409-719-7793.

American Legion Club Room now open The American Legion Club Room, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will be open at noon, Monday through Sunday, on a trial basis. The American Legion Post 49 is revised their hours to be serve their members and guest. For this venture to be successful, the American Legion is asking for the support and patronage of the community.

Boy Scouts to host annual flag fundraiser The Boy Scouts of Troop 62 is now accepting subscriptions for commemorative flag displays in and around North Orange (near Hwy. 87 and Meeks Drive) between IH-10 and South Teal Road.

The 3’ by 5’ flags will be displayed on the five flag days of the year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Patriots Day [9/11] and Veterans Day). The flags will be displayed no later than 9 a.m. on the commemorative day, picked up before dusk and stored until the next flag day.

An initial $75 tax deductible donation ($50 for renewals) is required. Money orders and checks must be received 14 days prior to posting day in order to ensure timely service. All proceeds go to support Scout activities and programs throughout the year.

For subscriptions, contact Bubba Plexico, Troop 62 Scoutmaster, at 214-770-0568; or Chris Wright, Troop 62 Fundraising Chair, at 409-882-9972.

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James retired from DuPont after 36 years. Barbara is a homemaker. Their daughter and son-in-law hosted a dinner party for their anniversary. James and Barbara are members of St. Francis Catholic Community in Orange.

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A New Year has dawned, our hopes are high The old year a memory as we say goodbye, A new start before us, we greet it with cheer We anticipate blessings that will come this year.

We stop for a moment and reflect on the past Remembering sorrows that we hope won’t last, Knowing each year brings good times and bad We look forward to gladness and not being sad.

Each day is a gift God gave us to use To do good for others and never abuse, Look around and see there are many in need Cultivate much love and plant hope as a seed.

This year will be better as we work and play If we count our blessings each glorious day, Greet each day with joy, help eliminate fear And thank God Almighty for another year.

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Deaths and Memorials Mary Hazel Barnett Orange Mary Hazel Barnett, 84, of Orange, died on Dec. 23, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

A memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange.

She was born on Sept. 23, 1928 in Deweyville. She met and married James R. “Jr.” Barnett in 1948 after being discharged from the Navy in 1945. He was a World War II veteran.

She was a very intuitive person and worked professionally as a secretary after attending Pinehurst Business School to receive her certificate. Mary was secretary with various large construction companies in the area during the construction boom in Orange.

Later in life she received her cosmetology license after attending the Mims School of Cosmetology in Port Arthur. She owned and operated her own beauty shop for many Orange and Hemphill.

Mary retired in 1995 after moving to the lake near Milam, Texas.

Mary was a breast cancer survivor after being diagnosed in 1968. She was a fighter and “kicked” the disease for life.

After retiring to the lake her and “Jr.” fished and relaxed and enjoyed life. She loved her family and liked to have get-togethers at the Lake home.

She was a proud woman and loved life to its fullest.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents James and Hazel Brown; husband James Barnett; brothers James Brown Jr. and Billy Merrill Brown; and sister Rose Baham.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Don and Mary Hale of Orange; brother Wayne Brown; grandchildren Leslie Leger, Kelly Gilliam and Brandon Hale; great grandchildren Lacey and Marleigh Burch, Gavin and Danica Gilliam; and sister-inlaw Francis Brown of Kerrville, Texas.

Mary is greatly missed by her family and friends and not to mention, her little dog “Princess.”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 MLK, Orange, Tx 77632.

Vernell “Nell” “Meme” Johnson Mauriceville Nell Johnson, 75, of Mauriceville died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Farmers Cemetery in Silsbee.

A visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday,

Jan. 2, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home.

Born on Jan. 25, 1937 and a native of Ellinger, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Mauriceville, and was a retired booth manager with Weingartens after more than 33 years of service.

Nell was a longtime member of West Orange Christian Church.

Nell was preceded in death by her parents Adlaie and Edna Treybig; brothers infants Clifton and Wilbert Treybig, Clarence Treybig, Clemons Treybig, Calvin Treybig Sr., Cleward Treybig, and Carrol Lee Treybig; and sisters Anna Mae Crider, Sybil Koether, Dorothy Vasut, and Eunice Wienken.

Nell is survived by her husband Orland “Johnny” Johnson of Mauriceville; step-son Douglas Johnson of Winnie; daughter Janice Waddell and husband Troy of Mauriceville; sister Sylvia Franke of Houston; one grandson Shane Waddell, and her heart felt grandson Ryan Waddell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: New Iberian Mission Association, Herb Pinney P.O. Box 15133, Los Cruces, NM. 88004.

Bert Edward Ridgaway Port Arthur Bert Edward Ridgaway, 90, of Port Arthur passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Houston.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Port Arthur with the Rev. Kyle Morton officiating.

Bert was born Nov. 19, 1922, in Cravens, La. to Leslie William and Tenie (Hines) Ridgaway. He grew up in Beaver Creek, La. and graduated from Pine Prairie High School in 1940. He was offered a scholarship to LSU, but he forgo college and instead enlisted in the Navy. For 20 years, he served his country honorably in the United States Navy and in the United States Army. After retiring from the military, he joined his cousin, Nugent Boyd, in business, and became the manager of A-1 Rental in Port Arthur for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Setsuko Ridgaway; brothers, Clarence Ridgaway and wife, Jane and Dale Ridgaway; and sister, Nita Faye Baker and husband, Jimmy.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Cathy Civitello and husband, Dr. Andrew Civitello of Houston; cousins, Margie Hatton of Bridge City, and Jeanne Owens of Lexington, Ky.; sister-in-law, Joyce Ridgaway of Winnie; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Also his dearly cherished friend, Geri Morvant and her family. And his adored dog, Little Girl.

Memorial contributions may be sent to: First Baptist Church, 5000 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Tx 77642 “And God shall wipe away all

tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, Neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain…” Revelation 21:4.

Margaret Joan Semar Orange Margaret Joan Semar, 70, of Orange passed away on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

A Christian Burial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Dorman Funeral Home, with Deacon Harvey DuBois officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Margaret was a native of Ville Platte, La.; born on Nov. 29, 1942 to parents Gertie Mae (Shuff) and Ferdinand Duos. She had lived in the Orange area for 60 plus years. She had work with Salvation Army for 13 years and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Margaret enjoyed cooking, crocheting, traveling and she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Duos; her husband, Louis “Buddy” Semar Jr. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Kelly Poole and husband, Wayne of Orangefield, Kristy Rushing and husband, Bill of Fayetteville, N.C., Penny Semar of Orange; sons, Mark Semar of Orange, Mike Semar of Orange; sister, Ann Jackson and husband, James of Woodville; brother, John Duos and wife, Teri of Orange. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Brandon Poole, Shelby Poole, Kyle Rushing and wife, Paige, Allison Vanstean, Abbie Rushing, Ashley Rushing, Kourtnie Kendrick, Zane Semar and numerous nieces, nephews and large extend family.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Poole, Zane Semar, Greg Eastin, Benny Winder, John Duos and James Mumford.

Honorary pallbearers are Christopher Duos and Kyle Rushing.

The family has asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Dorman Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome. com.

John “Ray” Camp Sr. Pinehurst John “Ray” Camp, Sr., 87, of Pinehurst, died Dec. 24, 2012, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. His former pastor and friend, Sidney Thorne, pastor of First Church of God, Olympia, Wash. Burial fol-

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“I am very pleased that Orange Savings Bank has donated $4,500 to fund a scholarship for a deserving student at Lamar State College-Orange,” said Dr. Michael Shahan, president of LSC-O. “This gift will cover the entire cost of tuition and fees for one student during the 2013-14 academic year.

The generosity of Orange Savings Bank underscores their commitment to our community and their willingness to invest in a better future for our region.”

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lowed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Ray was born June 18, 1925 in New Augusta, Miss. to John and Louise (Beasley) Camp.

After moving to Orange in 1942, Ray attended Stark High School.

Immediately upon receiving a draft notice his sophomore year he reported to the principal that he would no longer be attending school. The principal told Ray he could not stop attending school.

He informed her that he had received his draft notice and would be serving his country. Ray was a sergeant in the US Army during World War II, serving a tour in the Asiatic-Pacific and Philippine Campaigns from 1943, until he was honorably discharged and returned home in February 1946.

He met Lorene Carey the very day that he arrived back home and they were married September 6, 1946.

He was an active member of First Church of God in Orange, serving in many various positions throughout the years. He worked as a Pipefitter with Local Union 195, and retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1988, where he worked as a maintenance pipefitter for 32 a half years.

Throughout his life, Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family and friends, playing games with his family, and spending time working in his garden. He always looked forward to the times spent playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren who all adored him. His greatest gift was his beautiful legacy of love, which will be cherished by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren forever.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Norman Camp; nephew Evans Blane “E.B.” Crocker Jr.; brother-inlaw Evans Crocker; and nephew Norman Ray Camp. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Lorene “Cooter” Camp; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Brian Baker of Greeley, Colo., Mary and Randy Begley of Yukon, Okla., Lora and Richard Harris of Allen; and son and daughter-in-law, John and Vickie Camp Jr., of Orange.

He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jill Knowles and husband, Dave; Sgt. Josh Baker and wife Georgia of Germany; Carey Renchen and husband, Wes; Courtney Harris, Clint Harris, John Camp III, Dustin Camp and wife, Jennifer; and Michael Camp and wife, Heather; four great grandchildren, Zane Renchen, Carys Baker, and Ashley and Brooke Knowles; sistersin-law, Katherine Crocker of Orange and Myrtis Camp of Starks, La.; and also his very special nieces and nephews.

John Camp III, Dustin Camp, Michael Camp, Clint Harris, Richard Harris, and Eugene Crocker served as pallbearers. Sgt. Josh Baker, Brian Baker, Randy Beg-

ley, and Zane Renchen were honoray pallbearers.

The family wishes to thank River City Hospice for their compassion and care for Ray during the past year. Also, our heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at Harbor Hospice House for the loving care he received during his final days.

To our Mother, the love of Ray’s life; your love and unwavering dedication to our father throughout his journey with Alzheimer’s has touched our hearts forever. May it comfort you to hold close to your heart his daily sentiments, “I love you, and I don’t know what I would do without you.”

Clifford Lynn Raymer Orange Cliff, 56, of Orange, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services was held Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Pastor Matt Boyle of Ecclesia-Clear Lake officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.

Born in Orange, on Nov. 5, 1956, Cliff was the son of James C. Raymer and Mary Jeanette (Vincent) Raymer. Cliff served as a Lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for 22 years. He was a loyal member to the Eagles Lodge of Orange and a longtime youth baseball coach. Cliff loved to fish and spend time with his family and friends. He was the anchor of the family and will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jeanette Raymer.

Cliff is survived by his wife of 37 years, Marion Steele Raymer of Orange; father, James C. Raymer of Orange; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Hayley Raymer of League City, Chris and Rachael Raymer of Orange; grandchildren, Owen and Ella Raymer, and siblings, James Ray Raymer Sr., Janet Raymer Sedoruk, Donald Roy Raymer, Carolyn Raymer Gardner, Robert Raymer, and Bruce Edward Raymer.

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Thibodeaux: OC’s longest sitting judge My wife’s been roasting me for 44 years.’”

Thibodeaux has been the longest sitting judge in Orange County History.

“I’ve been here 18 years and have loved every minute of it,” Thibodeaux said.

This last Commissioners’ Court meeting was particularly hard because Pct. 3 Commissioner John Dubose said his goodbyes to the Court after 12 years of service. “I hate to see John go. I always wonder how my reaction is going to be at my last commissioners’ court,” he said.

As for plans for the future, the judge plans to stay the course.

“I plan to stay as long as my health holds out, it’s still enjoyable and the citizens of Orange County allow me to continue,” he said. “Those three things have to all fall into place for me to continue. I’ve got re-election coming up two years from now and, at this time, I plan to run again.”

Nicole Gibbs

For The Record

Carl Thibodeaux officially completed his 18th year as Orange County judge on Dec. 31, 2012.

A native of Mamou, La., he is by trade a pharmacist but has served the community for over 25 years. He graduated from the University of Houston in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and owned a pharmacy in West Orange for 21 years. He was elected to the county judge seat in 1994 (officially taking office in 1995), but previously served eight years as the mayor of West Orange.

Thibodeaux has seen his fair share of ups and downs, the worst being the devastation of Hurricane Rita in 2005 and Hurricane Ike in 2008. He was named the 2005-2006 Person of the Year by The Record Newspapers for his relentless work to bring the county back to working order after Rita. He was also named the 2009 Newsmaker of Year by the Press Club of Southeast Texas, along with Bridge City Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and former Bridge City ISD Superintendent Jamie Harrison. The trio worked countless hours to help the citizens of Bridge City recover from Hurricane Ike. Other awards include the Frances K. Monk Award for Regional Leadership by the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) in 2007 and the Helping Hands Award from the Foster Grandparent Program in 2004.

Thibodeaux has served as president of the SETRPC Executive Committee, vice-president of the Area Emissions Reduction Credit Organization and vice-present of the Southeast Texas Development District.

On Oct. 15, 2009, the Bridge

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Roccaforte said Thibodeaux’s golf game was

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“When I found out I was going to be roasted,” Thibodeaux said, “I figured, ‘No problem.

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THE RECORD

‘THE RECORD’ HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS

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Seesaw weather tougher on fishermen COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

While talking with Gary Stelly last week just before recording his weekly fishing show on KOGT, he asked how the recent “seesaw” weather conditions were affecting the local fishing. Other than the fact that temperatures below forty degrees usually make it more miserable for the fisherman than the fish, the answer was “Not much.”

Unwilling to deal with the cold the morning after Christmas, I spent the day cleaning up lures, changing hooks and prioritizing confidence baits for stalking finicky sow trout over the next two months. I was pleased that it turned out as cold as forecasted and even more pleased with the forecast for the following day. It was supposed to warm up throughout the day with scattered showers moving in during the late afternoon.

When my party met me at the landing at 6:45 Thursday morning, however, it was 31 degrees, the deck of the boat was iced over, and there was just enough water left in the bayou to launch .So much for the warming trend!

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Leslie Harrison, daughter of Russell Harrison, braved the frigid weather to earned this nice slot red.

RECORD PHOTO: Capt. Dickie Colburn

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION FINALS at Noon Sat in Frisco, TX. (ESPN2)—Sam Houston State (12-3) over North Dakota State (14-1).

SUGAR BOWL Today at 7:30 p.m. in New Orleans (ESPN)—Florida (11-1) over Louisville (10-2).

FIESTA BOWL Thurs at 7:30 p.m. in Glendale, AZ. (ESPN)—Oregon (11-1) over Kansas State (11-1).

COTTON BOWL Friday at 7 p.m. in Arlington, TX. (Fox)—Texas A&M (102) over Oklahoma (10-2).

BBVA COMPASS BOWL Sat. at Noon in Birmingham, AL. (ESPN)—Ole Miss (6-6) over Pittsburgh (7-5).

GoDaddy.com BOWL Sun. at 8 p.m. in Mobile, AL. (ESPN)—Arkansas State (9-3) over Kent State (11-2).

BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Mon. at 7:30 p.m. in Miami, FL. (ESPN)—Alabama (12-1) over Notre Dame (12-0).

NFL PLAYOFFS American Football Conference Wild Card Round Cincinnati (10-6) over Houston (12-4) 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Reliant Stadium in Houston (NBC).

Indianapolis (11-5) over Baltimore (106) Noon Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore (CBS).

No. 1-Seeded Denver and No. 2-Seeded New England have first-round byes.

National Football Conference Wild Card Round Green Bay (11-5) over Minnesota (106) 7 p.m. Saturday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay (NBC).

Seattle (11-5) over Washington (10-6) 3:30 p.m. Sunday at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland (Fox).

No. 1-Seeded Atlanta and No. 2-Seeded San Francisco have first-round byes.

Prevent injuries from sidelining your News Years resolution Larry Joe Johnson For The Record

If you are making another New Year’s Resolution to “get into shape,” you aren’t alone.

It’s one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions among North Americans. But along with those great intentions come a lot of unintended injuries. Sports injuries are common when an ambitious person makes a commitment to health and fitness and jumps in with both feet, without building a nice base of fitness or following an effective plan.

Sports injuries are much easier to prevent than to treat, so this year, go ahead and make that New Year’s Resolution to “get into shape,” but don’t stop there. This year, why not resolve to do a better job of avoiding injuries in the first place so you remain healthy and able to exercise all year.

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Your doctor can let you know what your limits might be and suggest an appropriate amount of exercise for you.

2. Increase Your Workouts Gradually Even if you want to go crazy with your new workout, show some restraint until you adjust to the routine. If you are starting a new workout routine, you may have lots of enthusiasm and exercise too hard, too soon. This will set you up for injuries, so go slow INJURIES PAGE 4B

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Dallas out of playoffs; Texans not far behind KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

KAZ’S KORNER The task facing both the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys going into the final game of the regular season Sunday was a fairly simple one—just win the football game and good things will happen for your team.

Both the Texans and the Cowboys were on the road facing their respective division rival and nemesis. Houston was at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to play the Colts while the Cowboys were playing the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. There were no stipulations about scoring by a certain number of points more than the opponent or anything like that, just win the final football game.

Indianapolis could not improve their position in the playoff seeding which would lead most head coaches to rest several of the impact players so they would be fresh and healthy for the start of the playoffs this weekend.

It was an entirely different scenario for the Houston Texans, who had been the top team in the American Football Conference throughout the second half of the season.

All the Texans needed to do was win two of the final four games and they would have a bye in the first round of the playoffs plus the home field advantage throughout the entire playoffs until the Super Bowl—if they were fortunate enough to get there.

But the month of December was not kind to the Houston Texans. In fact the only victory they posted during the final four weeks was a 29-17 win against these same Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 16. And during that time—including Sunday—Houston scored only three touchdowns.

However, the big bugaboo was the fact the Texans had NEVER defeated the Colts in 11 tries at Indianapolis. Of course Houston beating Indianapolis wasn’t expected when Peyton Manning was directing the Colts offense, who played his last game in an Indianapolis uniform exactly two years ago.

The Texans even had a safety valve—if they lost in Indianapolis and both Denver and New England also lost, they still would be the AFC’s top seed and get the bye and the home field advantage throughout the playoffs.

But when word got out that the Texans lost 28-16 to Indianapolis, both the Broncos and Patriots suited up the impact players they had planned on resting and went after their respective opponents with renewed vigor and both won handily. Now Denver is the No. 1 seed and New England is No. 2. Both have byes this weekend.

That’s not the status of the Houston Texans, though.

They are still the top seed, but for this weekend’s Wild Card Playoff, and get to play the No. 6-seeded Cincinnati Bengals—the same outfit they defeated 31-10 in this round last season—at Reliant Stadium Saturday in a 3 p.m. kickoff.

Unlike the Texans, the Bengals have won seven of their last eight games and are hotter than the firecrackers that were bringing in the New Year Monday night.

The Dallas-Washington finale had different implications than the Houston-Indianapolis match-up. This was a “to the victor goes the spoils” scenario. The winner is the NFC East Division champion and the loser goes home dragging their tails behind them.

And as in most of the previous do-or-die games involving Dallas quarterback Tony Romo, the erratic signal-caller made a fatal mistake in the late going to insure that the Cowboys would not bee able to pull

out a victory and proceed to the NFL playoffs.

R o m o , in his infinite wisdom, floated a screen pass toward running back De Marco Murray that any Pop Warner player could have intercepted. Washington took the football and drove for the decisive touchdown to secure the victory 28-18 and the right to host the Seattle Seahawks.

Besides denying his teammates the extra playoff money, Romo also took away the chance for the friends and family of Seattle’s all-pro free safety Earl Thomas an opportunity to see him play in person at Jerry Jones’ Palace in Arlington. They will have to settle for watching him play in Landover, MD. on TV like the rest of us. Earl’s Seahawks are favored by three points.

Actually, if one were to analyze the Texans loss to Indianapolis objectively, it would have to be pointed out that only two plays by the Colts spelled the difference in the game’s outcome—Deji Karim’s 101-yard kickoff return in which nary a Texan’s hand touched the Colt swifty, and the 70-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Andrew Luck to T.Y, Hilton.

Houston’s stellar wide receiver Andre Johnson became only the second player in NFL history to have three seasons

of at least 100 catches and 1,500 yards. That’s quite an accomplishment, joining Marvin Harrison in that elite category.

And like in 14 of the Texans’ 16 games this season, Houston is favored over the Bengals by four points. It would be very difficult not to take Cincinnati and the points based on the way the Texans have played during the month of December.

And to quote Texans defensive back Johnathan Joseph who looks at his team’s situation very philosophically, “We’re still playing this week.

There are 12 teams in the playoffs and 20 sitting home watching.”

KWICKIES…Houston native and Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck threw for 4,374 yards this season, the most ever by a rookie quarterback. He broke the mark of 4,051 yards set by Cam Newton. And just to keep things in perspective, Luck’s dad, Oliver Luck, who is now the athletic director at West Virginia University, had 2,544 yards during his FOUR seasons with the Houston Oilers.

Last year when the Houston Texans played Cincinnati in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, they emerged with an easy 31-10 victory over the Bengals. Arian Foster had a big day, running for 153 yards while averaging 6.2 yards per carry. But things promise to be much different Saturday afternoon as the Bengals have

quietly emerged as one of the NFL’s best defensive teams.

They had a run of six games in a row in which they allowed fewer than 300 yards. The Bengals have given up more than 20 points just once during their 7-1 closing run which earned them a playoff berth.

They forced eight turnovers against Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

The Houston Texans’ home and road schedule for 2013 has been released. According to the NFL Record and Fact book, Houston will face Denver, Oakland, St. Louis, Seattle, New England, Indianapolis, Tennessee and Jacksonville at Reliant Stadium. They will travel to Kansas City, San Diego, Arizona, San Francisco, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Tennessee and Jacksonville.

If you had to guess which college basketball coach authored a forthcoming book from the title alone “The Power of Negative Thinking” you wouldn’t have to guess past the father of the current Lamar head basketball coach to come up with Bobby Knight, the second winningest basketball coach in NCAA history.

He served as head coach at Indiana for 29 years and ended his career at Texas Tech with a surprise mid-season retirement in 2008. He mentored the winningest coach in college basketball—Mike Krzyzewski at Duke—who played for Knight from 1966-69 at West Point. The book is due to be released March 5 from Ama-

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Schools in the Lone Star State are 5-1 in bowl games so far with just Friday’s Cotton Bowl game between Texas A&M and Oklahoma remaining. Bowl winners include SMU (Hawaii Bowl), Baylor (Holiday Bowl), Texas Tech (Meineke Bowl), Rice (Armed Forces Bowl) and Texas (Alamo Bowl). TCU was the only loser 17-16 on a field goal by Michigan State in the final minute of play in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.

JUST BETWEEN US… The Las Vegas Boys just released the early lines on the four Wild Card games for this weekend. As we said earlier Houston is favored over Cincinnati by four points and the

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Veterans to make 2013 a healthier year Debby Schamber For The Record

As everyone looks to make the new year better than the last, some local veterans are hoping for a healthier year by starting a group to make their wish come true.

Joseph Henry was at a support group when he met a man and they discussed the possibilities of forming a group to exercise and support each other for a healthier new year.

Initially, they thought they would set up some kind of friendly competition. At no costs to the Veteran’s Administration, they would meet and work out together and then hold a weigh-in at the hospital.

But, with the various health concerns of the participants, it was decided it would better if each person did what they could. Some may be able to walk while those confined to a wheelchair may only be able to cheer from the sidelines.

Either way it would be a

Joseph Henry, 43, and Lenny Willingham, 52, are working together to make the new year a healthier one.

good thing for all involved.

To make sure the veterans are getting a good safe workout, there will be two trainers at the meetings. Henry hopes to see the veterans who participate lose weight and become

more agile.

Henry said most veterans formed a camaraderie while in the military and learned working out together has benefits.

One thing learned is accountability and also a group can

“get something done.”

The first meeting is at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Claiborne West Park. The group will meet by the pond and begin their workout by walking.

Each week will be at alternate location. The following week they will be at a Beaumont park. For now they will alternate between the two park, but hope to add other locations. So far Henry has about 30 people interested in participating. He also hopes to add more veterans from Orange County all the way to Houston.

‘If we do it every Saturday, then they will have the opportunity to go at other times,” Henry said.

Veterans and their families are invited to attend and everyone work together for a healthier and happier new year.

For more information Henry can be contacted at jhenryarmyvet@yahoo.com or at 409-886-0075.

INJURIES FROM 2B 3. Consider Hiring a Personal Trainer If you want to follow a specific and targeted plan to meet a specific goal, consider working with a trainer. Personal trainers will help make your workouts more focused and efficient and will provide new tips, techniques and exercises to keep you on track. A few initial sessions may be all you need.

4. Always Warm Up Before Exercise Many athletes are injured in the initial minutes of activity because they jump right in without warming up. So, take 5-10 minutes to warm up gradually before going hard, especially before interval training or any high intensity efforts. A simple warm up can consist of walking, jogging or simply doing your sport at a very slow pace to start.

5. Eat for Exercise Eating about 2 hours before exercise helps you get the most out of training, but eating after exercise can make sure you are fully recovered for the next workout.

6. Stay Well-Hydrated Just a bit of dehydration will decrease your exercise performance, so drink according to the length and intensity of your exercise sessions. It’s recommended that you drink about a quart of water within two hours of exercise, and then drink a cup every fifteen minutes during exercise. If you exercise more than 90

COLBURN FROM 2B

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We found any number of good reasons not to get in a hurry and finally made our first frigid cast following a slow bone chilling ride an hour later. My first cast with a River 2 Sea Biggie crankbait was ambushed by a slot red that had apparently been awaiting our arrival. By the time I had some feeling in my finger tips, we were already limited and catching and releasing.

The larger trout were reluctant to do their thing, but my clients for the day were more than happy with the non-stop redfish action and there was no reason to look for anything better. By mid-morning it was indeed warming up as predicted, but the cloud cover started to thicken a little ahead of schedule.

Two hours later it was drizzling, the wind was howling and I kept thinking about Gary’s “seesaw” description of the recent weather patterns.

Even as the wind whipped across the cleaning table at the end of the trip it was warmer and tomorrow promised more of the same.

Three o’clock the following morning I was awakened by the sound of thunder and a driving rain. Unable to go back to sleep I made a pot of coffee and listened to the rain pelt the patio door. I left the house in my Frogg Toggs, but didn’t launch the boat as I was

minutes, you will need to add some simple carbohydrates (food or sports drinks) to replenish glycogen stores.

7. Don’t Exercise In Pain Exercise shouldn’t cause pain, so at the first twinge of acute, or sharp pains, stop exercise. Pain is your body’s way of saying, “hey, something is wrong.” Pushing through acute pain is the fastest way to develop a severe or chronic injury. If you don’t feel well, you should take some time off until your body heals.

8. Rest and Recover Athletes need rest, proper nutrition and a good night’s sleep to recover for the next big workout. Rest days should be built in to your training schedule. Working out too much for too long can lead to overtraining syndrome and possibly reduce your immunity.

9. Mix It Up Another way to prevent injuries is by cross training.

Doing the same routine day after day will set you up for overuse injuries, not to mention boredom and staleness.

Cross train with other sports, yoga or weight lifting and you can still get a full body workout without over-stressing specific muscle groups.

10. Wear the Right Safety Gear for Your Sport Helmets, protective pads, mouth guards, and other gear is designed to protect against common sports injuries.

Smart athletes take advantage of this simple way to prevent the most common injuries.

Never play without your safety gear.

Although you may not be able to prevent every injury, you will be more likely to prevent some of the most common. In fact, the majority of sports injuries happen simply because the athlete ignores the general exercise guidelines and does too much, too soon.

sure we would cancel the trip.

Russell Harrison and his son and daughter were not going to allow a little precipitation to ruin their day, however, and we idled out of Adams bayou in a somewhat lighter, but steady rain. By the time we reached East Pass I had the hood on my jacket pulled down as tight as possible and the Harrisons were hiding behind anything big enough to deflect the stinging incoming pellets of rain.

The best part of running in a driving rain is finally stopping and this was no exception. I tied an H&H Swim Bait on William’s rod while Russell launched a Gulp shrimp that he already had tied on in the direction of the nearest shoreline. I was trying to find Leslie something warmer and at least a little drier than her poncho when Russell called for the net.

Two days in a row on opposite ends of the “seesaw” weather, the redfish were feeding like the end of time was near. While we caught fish after fish, Leslie only got wetter and wetter, but it was just warm enough to allow most of her body parts to partially function. She was enjoying the catching part, but it would only be a matter of time before soaking wet would lead to miserably cold.

She could not have been wetter had she fallen in by the time we discarded the useless

poncho and I gave her two rain jackets that I found buried in a towel bag. She finally quit shaking and in spite of my warning that she wasn’t going to get a whole lot warmer, catching continued to take top priority.

Then, without warning, an already stiff west wind switched around to the north and just blasted its way through the Roseau cane lining the shore. I fought the troll motor as they continued to catch fish, but fish or no fish it was obvious that we had enjoyed all the fun we could stand….especially Leslie. We were on the wrong end of the “seesaw” and things were not going to change in our favor quickly enough.

I cleaned fish while the Harrison’s defrosted by the fireplace. Leslie had more clothes in the truck and eventually changed and warmed up, but had I been her I would have cried “Uncle” at some point much earlier!

It is more comfortable when you pick your days in “seesaw” weather, but above all else dress properly and respect the wind. The fish have to eat in even the worst of weather, but it’s hard to focus on the mission when your extremities are numb and you can’t stop shaking.

Remember……winter fishing is much more enjoyable when you’re not on the wrong end of the “seesaw!”

The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Shangri La Announces Winning Christmas Tree Designs

Orange County Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield

Business Division: 1st Place - Kroger’s

Organization Division: 1st Place - Red Hot Flashers

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center was filled with many unique Christmas tree designs created by area businesses, organizations and individuals as part of the Dreaming of a Green Christmas and annual lighted evening Christmas Strolls. Trees lined the garden pathways and were adorned with seasonal décor made of recycled and repurposed items to represent Shangri La’s mission of environmental-consciousness. Over 6,000 visitors participated in this year’s holiday-related events at Shangri La and had an opportunity to see and vote on their favorite decorated trees.

Each year, a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest is held to choose the most outstanding decorated tree in one of seven categories. Christmas tree design winners for 2012 are as follows.

Best of Show: Orange County Master Gardeners Business Division: 1st Place - Kroger’s 2nd Place - In-Focus Camera & Gifts 3rd Place - LaQuinta, Bridge City School Division: 1st Place - Van Buren Elementary, Groves

Best of Show: Orange County Master Gardeners

2nd Place - West Orange-Stark Middle School Visual Arts Department Church Division: 1st Place - Grace Lutheran Church Organization Division: 1st Place - Red Hot Flashers 2nd Place - Orange County Auditor’s Office 3rd Place - Cub Scout Pack 311 Family Division: 1st Place - McCormack Family 2nd Place - Bill and Nancy Peveto 3rd Place - Speck Family Director’s Awards, chosen by Shangri La’s staff, were given to R & R Auto Supply and Horizon Dental for their commitment to meeting Shangri La’s mission through their environmentallyfriendly tree designs.

Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Group tours are available. For more information, call 409.670.9113 or visit www.shangrilagardens.org .

Entergy: Take the chill from your home without heating up your energy bills After an unseasonably mild fall, Southeast Texans will get to turn on their furnaces and light up their fireplaces this week, thanks to the first significant cold front to move into the South and stay for a while. In addition to the discomfort extreme cold brings to those of us more accustomed to warmer weather, there is also the increased cost to keep homes and businesses comfortable.

Entergy Texas, Inc., however, reminds customers that a little conservation, a few lifestyle changes and some savvy bill management can go a long way to helping stay comfortable while controlling energy costs more effectively.

“Managing energy costs doesn’t mean compromising comfort,” said Vernon Pierce, customer service director for Entergy Texas. “Many of the same, simple do-it-yourself projects that help keep our homes comfortable in summer can help keep a lid on winter energy bills.”

Entergy Texas’ customers are reminded of the top five energysavers: · Adjust the thermostat. During winter months, set the thermostat to 68 degrees. Every degree higher can add 3 percent to your bill. · Conserve hot water. Wrap your electric water heater with a water heater blanket and set the thermostat to 120 degrees or medium. · Replace air and furnace filters every 30 days or as required by the type of filter. · Use energy-efficient bulbs when replacing light bulbs. Entergy recommends Energy Star-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 70 percent less energy and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. · Seal air leaks. Weather-strip around doors, windows and any location where there may be a path from the inside of your home to the outside. Entergy Texas customers can find more tips, as well as clear, do-it-yourself videos, to help them put these ideas to good use at entergytexas.com/savemoney.

Plus, Entergy Texas offers options to help customers manage their bills. Customers can take advantage of budget-billing options such as Level Billing, Equal Pay and Pick-A-Date.For the elderly and disabled who may face a crisis, Entergy Texas operates The Power to Care, a program that partners with community-based charitable, nonprofit agencies to pay up to two energy bills a year for those who qualify.

And whatever choice a customer may make, its worth remembering that Entergy Texas has more ways than ever to stay in touch through its text messaging features and smart phone app.

To learn more, go to entergytexas.com and click on myAccount.

“With so many media choices today, people value a reliable, simple solution for getting important information,” Pierce said.

“By offering updates by cellphone, Entergy Texas provides a service that’s portable, convenient and up-to-the-minute.”

Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to more than 400,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations.

Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, and it is the

second-largest nuclear generator in the United States. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.7 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Entergy Texas’ online address is: entergytexas.com

CHURCH

BRIEFS First UMC to host MOPS The local Mothers of Preschoolers group (affectionately known as MOPS) invites you to join them one Tuesday a month 9:30 a.m. to noon September through May in the First United Methodist Church Praise Center located on the corner of 5th and Pine.

MOPS is designed to nurture EVERY mother with children from infancy to kindergarten through guest speakers, mentor moments, creative activities, breakfast, discussion time, play groups and more.

Members come from all walks of life, but share one desire---to be great moms! You don’t have to be a Methodist, just a mom.

Free childcare is provided during meetings. For more information and dates, please contact FUMC Orange at 409-886-7466 or find more information on the web at www.mops.org or www. fumcorange.org.

St. Paul UMC to sell cookbooks St. Paul United Methodist Church is selling homegrown, local cookbooks. All of the recipes come from members. The cookbook has tried and true recipes. The cost is $20 and all proceeds go to our mission funds. Please call the church 735-5546 or come by from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and pick up a copy.

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

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

Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

“Our church family welcomes you!”

Echo Church

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw Youth Pastor: Michael Pigg Children’s Pastor: Rebekah Spell Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Office: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Bob Boone, Pastor Sunday Schedule: Traditional Worship - 8:15 a.m.; Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Service - 10:45 a.m.; CSI, Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Youth Worship “Living Stone”

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!

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Living Word Church Hw 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659/409-543-5858 Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Service - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

H.K. Clark & Sons

Celebrating 50 years

4874 HWY 87 ORANGE

409-735-2448

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

Wed.: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m., Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Youth & Children Activities, 7:15 p.m. - Choir Practice Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

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

Praise & Worship Contemporary music!

Come as you are!

Church Sponsors Knox Clark, Hiram Clark Jr, & Philip Clark

5B

Four Area Locations

Need to publicize your church event?

Email info to news@therecordlive.com To list your church, call 886-7183

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HELP WANTED:

Hair dressers, massage therapist & nail technicians.

Room or booth rental – $75 per week.

Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.

Call Christine at 779-6580 APARTMENTS MAGNOLIA TRACE APTS., 865 Center, Bridge City, locally owned and maintained, Special for the month of December, Upstairs - $550 - downstairs $650, 2/1 with laundry room in apt. We are a in quiet neighborhood, but walking distance to major grocery store, Pharmacy, restaurants, only 15 Minutes from Port Arthur. We take pride in our complex, $400 dep., Call 886-1737, leave message.

NICE BC 1 BEDROOM, small, very clean, in nice

Stakes Electric Residential & Commercial Free estimates specializing in older home rewires.

409-735-4171 or 409-749-7873 License #’s Customer: # 25151 Master: # 14161

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neighborhood. Cathedral ceilings w/ track lighting & Ceiling fan, all S.S. appliances, granite counter tops, self cleaning oven, dish washer. Bathroom has linen closet and built-in vanity, all ceramic tile floors.

Living area downstairs, black spiral staircase leads to loft bedroom, new CA/H, nice patio & yard, concrete parking, yard maintenance included, No Pets, $500 monthly +

Apt. in Orange

1bd/1ba, All hardwood floors with fireplace. All appliances included, plus w&d. No utilities paid. $550/mo. $500 dep.

Call Christine: 779-6580.

$300 dep. + elec. & water, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss) MOVE IN WITH DEPOSIT ONLY THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS Apartments in Bridge City. 1 / 2 and 3 bedrooms now available for lease. Some units have w/d connections and covered parking. Both complexes are located in BCISD. Our 1/1 start at $550, the 2/1 start at $625, and the 3/2 is $750. In December we are offering a MOVE-IN SPECIAL. Move in with just your deposit and application fee only! Stop by our office at 245 Tenney St. Bridge City, or call 735-7696 or 232-0290.

HOME RENTALS EXTRA NICE BRICK 3/2 home, Lg. living room, CA/H, Lg. yard, near fishing, carpet and ceramic tile, quiet neighborhood, only $850 monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

BRICK 3/2/2 IN BRIDGE CITY, beautiful custom kitchen w/ all new black appliances, 2 living areas, all updated, on 1 acre, practically fenced, available 11/19, $1,100 monthly + $900 dep., 2430 Granger, call (409) 553-3332 for appointment to see.

3/2 NEAR SCHOOLS, Lg. back yard, CA/H, $850 monthly w/ $800 dep., (409) 735-2030.

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

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

HERE’S MY CARD!

3/1 IN BRIDGE CITY, 265 Kibbe Ave., all built-in appliances including washer & dryer, fenced yard, outdoor kitchen & patio, $1,100 monthly + dep., 735-8257.

3/2/2 BRICK tile throughout, Granite, fenced yard, BCISD, $1,200 monthly w/ $1,000 dep., (409) 735-2030.

BEAUTIFUL 3/2/2 BRICK home, 2 living areas, all updated appliances, Lg. fenced yard, 2430 Granger Dr., BC, $1,000 monthly + $900 dep., available 11/19, call for appointment at (409) 553-3332.

1 BEDROOM LOG CABINS in Mauriceville, real cute and in the country, $550 monthly + dep., (409) 735-2030.

3/2/2 IN BCISD, fenced in back yard, $1,450 monthly + $1,450 dep., (409) 474-2259.

2/1/1 IN BCISD, 5643 highlander in Victory Gardens, large fenced back yard, trees, W/D hookups, $750 monthly + $500 dep., (409) 735-3281 or 553-1929.

15 CIRCLE P IN ORANGE, TX. Central A/H. Living room.

Den with large windows.

Located on a Cul-de-sac.

Master bath. Washer/Dryer hookups. Large walk-in closet. Double fenced. $795/mo.

Call 409-670-6166 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH AT 509 3RD St. in Orange. Bedroom has a walk-in bathroom.

Inside washer/dryer hookups. $795/mo. Call 409-670-6166 ORANGE AREA, 2, 3 & 4 BEDROOMS. HUD approved.

Completely remodeled. Call 409.886.5055 after 3 p.m. for more information, M-F. Weekends 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

MOBILE HOME RENTALS BC AREA , as little as $30

Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday LAND & LOTS 10 ACRE TRACT on private road. OISD Schools. Livestock welcome. Seller financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 7451115.

daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 7347771. (cctfn) 2/1 AND 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701.

QUAIL TRAILS ORANGEFIELD ISD. Cleared 2.5 acre with culvert, drive and dirt pad site. Livestock and mobiles OK. Owner Financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409745-1115.

2 & 3 BD MOBILE HOMES in West Orange. Deposit req.

No pets. Call 883-9188 or 338-0651.

3/2 M.H. IN BC, in Shady Estates, CA/H, laundry room, stove & refrig., appliances, clean inside and out, excellent cond., $725 monthly (includes water and garbage) + (1st. & last), References Req., (409) 474-1518 or 474-2252.

M.H. SALES LOW BUDGET HOUSING! 2/1 in nice park, Bridge City, $3,000 cash, (409) 474-1518.

3/2 FULLY REMODELED 16’ x 80’ M.H., 1/2” sheetrock throughout, R-13 insulation in the walls, R-30 floor joists. Home was rewired by a licensed electrician, telephone and cable in all rooms. Ceiling fans, glass cook op w/ self cleaning oven, side by side refrig. w/ ice and water disp., garbage disp., dishwasher, 50 Gal. hot water heater, bath and kitchen have all wood cabinets, lots of storage, full size pantry, large front and back decks w/ rear deck covered, great for BBQ, water / sewer and elec. all hooked up in nice M. H. park, ready to live in. $26,500, Contact John @ (409) 284-4791.

ATTENTION WORKERS! 2/1 in nice park, Bridge City, water and Garb. paid, $425 monthly + dep. and references, (409) 474-1518.

HOME SALES BRIDGE CITY 4/2/2, 165 E. Darby, 1653 sq. ft., .43 acre, $139,000, will consider owner financing w/ adequate down, remodel in progress with a goal of mid-September. (409) 313-6005.

3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/H, on 3/4 acre lot, 7357680.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 3 1/2 years old, 2132 sq. ft., sbo, beautiful open concept w/ archways, trayed ceilings, granite, crown molding, lots of storage, personalized wooden & Bamboo blinds, dead end curbed and guttered street.

Call to see @ (409) 9888667.

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DRIVERS DRIVERS: OWNER OPERATORS. Local & Regional! Dedicated. Great Pay & Hometime. Weekly Settlements. 2 yrs exp w/ Clean MVR. 877-606-7259.

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

WHIRLPOOL DOUBLE DOOR refrigerator, water and ice in door, $75; Lg. all wood entertainment center, really nice, $75, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.

FURNITURE NEW VINEYARD BEDROOM SET,complete queen bed set, dresser w/ mirror, night stand, solid wood, $1,000; horse pulled old avery planter, @150, (409) 474-1789 or 792-0203.

COUCH AND RECLINER, good cond., $250, 735-5082.

MISCELLANEOUS MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE: large oval oak table with 6

EMPLOYMENT THE RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors.

Training is provided and certified through the office of the Attorney General. If you are interested please call the Crisis Center ar (409) 8326530 to set up an interview.

ORANGE 4/1/CP BY OWNER, fenced back yard, 3756 Kenwood, (409) 779-9119.

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Pickin an Grinin Antiques Gifts Decor Collectibles

Old and new items Hand made jewelry

SAT., 9273 LYNNE CIR, OF, off Hwy 1442 in Oak Manor, 8 till 11. Futon w/ mattress, box springs, twin comforter set, curtains, small computer, desk, dresser, twin headboard, Ficus tree, home decor, teen clothes, 9’ Christmas tree, Much More!

• Smart Phones • Tablets • Flat Screen TV’s • Laptops/Desktops • Game Systems • Car Audio/Video

• Virus Removal • Custom Built PC’s •PC Clean up & Repair • Hardware & Software upgrades • Network Setup & Troubleshooting

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Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer

HARRY’S

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KINDLe FIRE TABLET, like new, $250, (409) 201-2873.

GARAGE SALES

Realtor

TERRELL’S

POWER KING TRACTOR w/ belly mower, Fordson tractor w/ front blade and back hoe, both run, (409) 735-6159.

SAT., 4961 WARREN, OF, E. on Bessie Hts. from 1442 to Holly then S. to Warren, 8 till noon. Solar panels (still in box), tool and part cleaning station, generators, all kinds of tools, books, household items, small furniture, misc.

Candace Aras

302 N. 10TH. Street

BOAT TRAILER, $60; Gun cabinet, $30, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.

JERRY GILBEAUX JR. 409-779-8062

2482 MLK Dr, Orange, Tx 77630 409-670-9234 • 409-221-1268

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

‘07 MORGAN STORAGE BUILD. for sale, 10’x10’, paid $1,700 will sell for $700 cash, (409) 225-4446.

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GET A GOOD DEAL HERE! Bring your info to 333 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC, or 320 Henrietta, Orange

chairs and removable leaf, $275; lovely victorian bookends, $20.00; large paintings with ornate frames, 65.00; pictures, knick knacks, beautiful blue fox coat size medium..asking $150; Doughboy Christmas stockings, doughboy cups, lots of pretties to buy cheap. Gorgeous blue King size comforter set, includes comforter, shams, pillows, dust ruffle and a curtain, $195.00 (still in bag), Kirby vacuum with attachments $245.00; Sony TV..95.00; two baby quilts, baby crochet quilts - $15 each; blue fox coat size medium for $150, lots of things Call Patty at 409-988-4842.

800 – 577– 8853

The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 2, 2013 • 7B

Theme: Winter Fun

ACROSS 1. Mt. Everest, McKinley and such 6. Cleopatra’s cause of death 9. Crack in a lip 13. *Hot toddy, e.g.

14. Former Chinese communist leader 15. Glowed or beamed 16. Pronouncements 17. “___ to Joy” 18. Bird of prey weapon 19. Hungarian composer Bela ______ 21. *Popular winter sculpture 23. Thus far 24. Greenish blue 25. Former refrigerant 28. *A snow____ is one for trekking on snow 30. Astronomer’s sighting 35. Miners’ bounty, pl.

37. One who “____ on the safe side” 39. Start eating!

40. Heaven’s Gate, e.g.

41. 1:3, e.g.

43. Captured in fun 44. “Well-_____ machine” 46. Falls behind 47. Like tiny print 48. Like number 1 to hydrogen 50. Cuzco valley empire

52. Jack Kerouac’s Paradise 53. Pottery oven 55. Everybody or everything 57. *_______ break 61. Done after a trip 64. Wombs 65. Gas station abbreviation 67. Florida Key, e.g.

69. Turf, as opposed to surf 70. Unagi 71. *Heard on sleigh ride?

72. Cab blower 73. *Snow falls from it 74. Irregularly notched DOWN 1. Sum it up 2. Where a baby goes 3. Maryland Institute College of Art 4. Diary note 5. *Used for gliding 6. In a frenzy 7. “___ but true” 8. Literature in metrical form 9. Tobacco mouthful 10. River islet 11. Dwarf buffalo 12. In the Ivy League 15. Pitted peach, e.g.

Solution for last week’s puzzle

‘05 GMC Sierra HD Extended, 132k, new brakes. Satellite radio & CD, leather seats, running boards, bedliner, dual spots, installed phone, & more. Loaded & Runs perfect! 313-2870. $15,900

THE RECORD NEWS

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

679-9576 UPRIGHT WALTZER ORGAN, Church size, GOOD COND., (409) 883-8695.

PETS & LIVESTOCK GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX,, F, spayed, (409) 746-9502.

crew cab, garage kept, like new only 48K miles,, loaded with power including keyless entry, bed liner, new tires, Husband passed on, must sell at $15,500, (409) 988-4829.

‘11 FORD F-150 LARIOT, Peterson Chevy ~ The Record Newspapers ~ Billvery1/1/13 12:23:46 PM loaded, few miles, clean, CHESAPEAKE GOLDEN (409) 886-1896.

RETRIEVER MIX, spayed F, heart worm prev., (409) 746‘P A R T S 9502.

TIRES OFF DODGE CHARGER, used 10 months, set RESCUE DOGS, spayed of 4 Toyo 225/60R18, $400 & neutered, needing good OBO, (409) 746-3271. homes. Pet food donations welcome. (409) 746-9502.

SIGHT I M PA I R E D SHEPHERD mix, rescued dog, about a year old, must have fenced yard, 746-9502.

AUTOS

‘93 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,executive series, cold A/C and all works,$1,800, (409) 745-2154 or 499-2128 & leave message.

‘T R U C K S & VA N S ‘06 CHEVY SILVERADO

PUBLIC NOTICES: AL-ANON MEETS ON Wednesday & Sunday at 7pm.

1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

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

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

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

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experience the warmth of friendly people, beautiful music, and inspiring sermons. Join us at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC each Sunday at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM for worship experience at 9:30 AM for Sunday School. You’ll be glad you came, and so will we!

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

CRISIS CENTER. Rape and crisis center of S.E. Texas needs volunteer advocares to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting.

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

MISS YOUR PAPER? CALL

BILL

THURS FRI.

735-5305 ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, Inc. “A CASA Program” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.advocates-4children-inc.org [there is an application at this website]. 30 hours of training is required.

Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volunteer help is needed! The program serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.

SHINE

Allow your light to shine unto the lives of our patients and their families by becoming a Hospice Volunteer! To inquire about our "Shiners" Youth Volunteer program (ages 12-17), or our Adult Volunteer Program. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 832-4582. Hospice of Texas, 2900 North Street suite 100, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

20. Not the same one 22. Indian restaurant staple 24. Feeling no doubt 25. *Hot treat 26. *Ingredient in infamous cake 27. Played by Yo-Yo Ma 29. Kind of surgeon 31. Marty McFly’s antagonist 32. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid, pl.

33. Tarzan’s swing rope 34. *Snow impression 36. Kind of cell 38. *Capricorn or Aquarius, e.g.

42. Extinct Italic language 45. Tiny antelope 49. Result of Truman’s National Security Act of 1947 51. *Kind of skiing 54. Ancient Greeks’ harps 56. Lightsaber beam 57. Be quiet!

58. “The Simpsons” palindrome 59. Malicious look 60. Ayatollah’s home 61. Pre-swan state?

62. Greek muse of history 63. Party casks 66. Expresses mild alarm or surprise 68. “___ End” by The Doors

The Record 窶｢ Week of Wednesday, December 26, 2012

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BRIDGE CITY ISD

JOYEUX NOﾃ記 FROM MRS. SENSAT'S FOURTH GRADE CLASS. THE STUDENTS ENJOYED JUDGE CARL THIBODEAUX'S, GRANDFATHER OF MCLAIN MOLLEY, INTERPRETATION OF THE CAJUN NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. WHAT A TREAT!!!

CHRISTMAS PARADE 2012

SANTA SAFETY COLORING BOOK

BOARD MEMBER JERRY MCINNIS READS TO A BCE FIRST GRADE CLASS

BCI STUDENT COUNCIL FLOAT