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Requirements affect Mosquito Control Penny LeLeux

Orange County Democrats greet candidates

For The Record

Mosquito Control Director Patrick Beebe informed the Orange County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday of an upcoming deadline concerning new permit requirements. The

changes are newly adopted requirements by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

“It applies to all biological or chemical applications that meet certain use patterns that are made either over or near U.S. waters,” said Beebe. The

permit is required if you are treating areas in excess of 6,400 acres. Type of materials used is another area Orange County falls under. “Some of the materials we use are general use pesticides, some of them are state limited use and some of them are restricted

use. We use a combination of all the above,” he said.

“There are a lot of requirements with the permit,” said Beebe. It will include mapping coverage areas, material inventory, a pesticide discharge management plan, calibration procedures, inspection guid-

David Ball

For The Record

Though it’s January, the Orange County Democratic Party is already gearing up for the 2012 election year.

The party held a meet and greet with local candidates running for office Saturday night at the VFW Hall in Orange. Chairman Mark Carter said a committee was formed at the Democrats monthly meeting to organize the meet and greet event. Co-charis Carol Edwards and Debra Mitchell were instrumental in organizing the event.

“It gets the candidates out there and puts a face on the ballot and people have time to visit with them in a casual atmosphere,” Carter said. “All of us have a voice in government. We have these fine candidates here.”

Candidates at the meet and greet included Lynn T. Arceneaux who is running for Pct. 2 Constable, Michael Abbott who is running for County Court at Law judge, Addie D. Allen who is running for U.S. Senate, John Dubose who is running for reelection as Pct. 3 Commissioner, James Stringer who is running for Pct. 1 Commissioner and Sarah Jefferson-Simon who is running for Pct. 1 Constable. Several elected officials attended the event as well.

Arceneaux said he has always wanted to be a constable.

“I retired two years ago and it would be great to serve Pct. 2 and Orange County,” Arceneaux said.

“I’ve spent 20 years in the Orange Police Department, two-and-a-half years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and seven-anda-half years with the Vidor Police Department.”

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ance forms, adverse incident reporting guidance forms, site specific training, and records have to be prepared for an anBEEBE nual audit.

“That’s just a few of the things, we don’t have enough time to cover everything that’s in this permit and I’m not going try and do that. I’m just trying to give you an idea of what all we will be looking at this year. Not only Mosquito Control, but any entity that falls under Orange County.”

He said it could included Road and Bridge and the Parks DeCOUNTY BUSINESS PAGE 3A

Public gets bird’s-eye view of IH-10 project David Ball

For The Record

Jennifer Clarke, BCHS English teacher and Speech and Debate coach, and Elyse Thibodeaux, owner and instructor and Tiger Rock Martial Arts in Bridge City.

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BCHS, Tiger Rock team up for personal protection seminar Nicole Gibbs

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Bridge City High School has a long-standing tradition with Speech and Debate. Each year, students participate in competitions to strengthen their speaking skills, which not only builds confidence but also helps prepare them for life once they graduate from high school.

The 2011-2012 BCHS Speech and Debate team has a record number of students than previous years.

“It is my first year to take over but our student membership has grown from a pretty small club to 24 participating members and about 35 club members,” said Jennifer Clarke, English teacher and Speech and Debate coach.

Participation in competitions always costs a great deal of money, but the Speech and Debate competitions require the participants to pay the judges as well entry fees and travel expenses.

“With 24 students participating, that gets really expensive,” Clarke said. “You want all of the kids to have an opportunity to participate because this activity can make them eligible for significant scholarships for college.”

These kids give up their Saturdays for competitions, so their time is limited and it becomes difficult to plan and

“We’re going to teach how to strike somebody, how to use your voice and how to scan a room...basic things that might one day save your life,” Thibodeaux said. execute a fundraiser.

“Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City has been nice enough to offer to host the event for us so the funds will go to these kids so they can compete,” Clarke said.

Tiger Rock will host a Family Personal Protection Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 18 in the BCHS Competition Gym from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

“Today’s world is kind of crazy,” Elyse Thibodeaux, owner and instructor of Tiger Rock Martial Arts, said.

“We’re going teach them selfescape techniques, teach parents how to be bodyguard for their kids, how to subtly get their child out of a dangerous situation without freaking their child out.”

Thibodeaux and her husband are certified instructors in self defense classes, including family personal protection, women’s personal protect and bully guard.

“We’re going to teach how to strike somebody, how to use your voice and how to scan a room...basic things that might one day save your life,” Thibodeaux said. “Our [TaeKwondo] program helps build confidence and we have a significant spirit of competition.”

“This is something for everybody,” Clarke said. “I think it’s going to be great. We do have some students at the high school that are involved at Ti-

ger Rock. I’m hoping this will draw them in and they will get involved.”

The seminar will cost $15 per person and $35 per family of four. The minimum participation age is six years old.

A t-shirt will be included for participants who sign up by Jan. 27.

For more information, please contact Thibodeaux at 409-920-1462 or Clarke at 409-735-1600.

The general public had a chance to receive information firsthand Tuesday night from Texas Department of Transportation officials on the Interstate 10 construction project.

The open house meeting was held at the Orange Public Library Auditorium with various maps placed about the room for the upcoming construction project from Adams Bayou to the Sabine River.

Jay Trahan, director of the Orange Economic Development Corporation, wrote in an e-mail, “The purpose of the project is to reconstruct IH-10 and to make frontage road improvements at State Highway 87 (16th Street) and Business 90 (Simmons Drive).”

Matthew Volkmann, an engineer with the TxDOT Beaumont district office, was availIH-10 PROJECT PAGE 3A

IH-10 project gets public viewing

A TxDOT open house meeting was held at the Orange Public Library Auditorium for the community to receive firsthand information on the upcoming construction on I-10 from Adams Bayou to the state border. (See story above) RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

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Orange County Democrats judge. He’s been on that bench since 2007.

“I’ve discovered I really enjoy being a mediator and being a judge,” Abbott said. It’s a way to give back to the community. I’ve practiced at that court (County Court at Law) for a number of years. I have extensive experience in that area of law. I think I have the temperament.”

Allen said she tossed her hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate because, “The needs of the people should always come first. I plan to represent Texas as an advocate for the voices too often ignored by candidates once they get into office.

Your vote for my candidacy is critical to ensuring that all Texans have a voice,” she said.

Dubose said the county has

a number of projects to complete he would like to see come to fruition.

“Because of Hurricane Ike, we’re building three major buildings — Judge (Janice) Menard has moved into the Precinct 3 JP building, adult probation and the shelter of last resort are being built. We received funding for them from insurance, FEMA and other grant funds with no borrowed money. I would like to see them finished.”

Other projects Dubose would like to complete is a Texas Parks and Wildlife project in Bridge City and replacing the swing bridge on East Roundbunch Road. He added he would love to see the Loop 299 project, or Vidor Loop, be built as long as Orange County

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doesn’t have to pay for it.”

Stringer rhetorically asked the audience if they wanted the Tea Party to take over the county.

He believes Republicans would cut many services because they believe in smaller government.

“I hope to God we can beat them,” Stringer said.

Jefferson-Simon, an Orange Police officer, said she has been a Democrat all her life and she would never “jump the fence” to join another party.

Allen Daniel, a Top Teen of America, a part of the Youth of Tomorrow Democratic Party organization, gave a speech at the meet and greet.

He said the organization does volunteer work in the community and sets an example for young people.

Daniel said his speech expressed the values of the Democratic Party and what they stand for.

He began his speech by referencing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, “I Have a Dream,” and how President Ronald Reagan made a holiday for MLK in 1985.

Daniel said Democrats stand for Tolerance, justice and freedom, family, freedom and fairness.

He next spoke on inalienable rights that can’t be taken away such as civil rights and equal opportunity for all, access to education and health care, a job with dignity, a safe home, clean air and water, a living wage, fair business practices, taxes fairly distributed and secure retirements and pensions.

Carter believes Orange County residents have prospered over the years under Democratic elected officials “We’re all middle class. We will support Democrats in Orange County because Democrat elected officials support our values. We support life from the cradle to the grave,” he said.

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Fire on Norman Circle destroys home

Firefighters from the Bridge City Volunteer Fire Department, McLewis Volunteer Fire Department and Pinehurst Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 2600 block of East Norman Circle on Tuesday morning . While there are no injuries, the house collapsed at approximately 11:30 a.m. Firefighters are still on scene extinguishing that last of the flames. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported.

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Strutter’s Encalade wins All-State honors Staff Report For The Record

Over 160 All State dancers and their dance/ drill team directors attended the annual Texas Dance Educators Association convention held recently at the Houston Marriott Westchase.

The dancers learned choreography from Rochelle Mapes and performed at the Directors’ Banquet. They also attended various dance workshops throughout the four-day convention as did their directors. A TDEA scholarship committee chose Victoria Scott, Hardin Jefferson High School All State Recipient, as one of six finalists out of seventy applicants to receive

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able to answer questions from the public. He said the open house was designed to let everyone know what they were proposing to do.

“The roadway is aging and county judges voted I-10 as a regional priority,” he said.

Funding for the over $40 million project came from Proposition 12 to replace the roadway.

In Summer 2011, the Texas Legislature authorized TxDOT to go to contract on approximately $3 billion in general obligation bonds for highway improvements. Texas voters approved these Proposition 12 bonds, which are backed by the state’s general revenue not by fuel tax revenues, by a vote of 63 percent in November 2007.

Bridges, such as the Highway 87 overpass, will accommodate six lanes after the project.

The original estimate for the project was $75 million until some cost cuts were made such as leaving the structurally sound Adams Bayou and Sabine River overpasses alone. An additional $10 million to $12 million for bridge funding was found from TxDOT. Volkmann added the turnout for the Orange open house was much better than the attendance for the Beaumont open house held last week.

From an economic point of view, Trahan said Tuesday’s night meeting was all about access and visibly moving the project forward.

He continued saying the freeway is zoned as an Interstate Development Corridor for commercial businesses from Adams Bayou to Simmons Drive.

Private development could occur once access is improved.

“TxDOT is best at executing a traffic flow plan. It’s key. There top goals are flow and safety. We’ll work together in the short term and in the long term,” he said.

Trahan estimates the project will take three years to complete - from Spring 2013 to Spring 2016- at no cost to the city.

He added current business owners are generally supportive of the project because it will improve access and visibility to their businesses.

“There’s still some available land out there for attracting businesses zoned for commercial use,” Trahan said. “Our hotel inventory there (on Interstate 10) is adequate. Restaurants and specialty retail is targeted.”

TxDOT estimates the traffic count on that portion of Interstate 10 is from 40,000 to 45,000 vehicles per day.

“It’s really incredible we were approved for funding in an economically difficult environment. Orange shows up on their (commercial developers) radar,” he said. “They look at three things: population, average household income and traffic counts.”

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Beebe said other entities are looking into forming coalitions to help manage permits and implement all the requirements and the record keeping. Caroll and Blackman Inc. is aware of all the permitting process, has talked with several groups and offered to help implement and maintain the permits through the five year process.

The first deadline is Feb. 2 to submit a notice of intent to permit. That would allow 90 days to formulate a pesticide discharge management plan.

“If we don’t get the permit, we don’t perform our services,” said Beebe reminding commissioners that mosquito season will soon be here.

In other business, bills were paid totaling $514,158 including $164,894.92 to G&G Enterprises for the Shelter of Last Resort; $1,150 to Claybar Funeral Home for indigent funeral expenses; $120,049.26 for McInnis Construction, Inc., for Adult Probation facility; $276.30 to Cleveland Construction, Inc., for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 facility.

The court gave Tina Barrow, elections administrator permission to replace some bags purchased for election workers.

“We have some HAVA funds left over,” said Barrow. “We had purchased some rolling bags awhile back so judges could put their ballots and all that stuff in. It makes it easier for them to bring to locations,” said Barrow. She said the wheels on some of the bags had broken, so the bags needed to be replaced.

Donna Scales of the Parks Department was

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given approval to replace a part-time employee that would work weekends and holidays.

Commissioners voted to renew the annual contract of $4,500 with Real Vision for the imaging software two-thirds of the departments use to scan their documents.

Bobby Manshack and Jason Gengo were reappointed for a two year term with the Emergency Services District 3. Joe Parkhurst, David Teague and Wayne Lacombe will complete their unexpired one year terms.

A bid of $1.30 a gallon for county waste oil was accepted. That also includes the disposal of oil filters.

In a workshop held Tuesday morning concerning the 299 Loop project for Vidor, a financial proposal was presented by Raymond James and Associates.

“It lasted over an hour,” said Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux. “Basically they presented some worst scenario financing plans to where it basically boils down to where the county’s got an obligation to sell certificates of obligation or create a debt service program to pay the total amount of money which could be as much as $40 million. Twenty-eight million is paid for by TxDOT, but then you’ve got interest on the $28 million TxDOT won’t pay back for.

It may take 10-15 years to pay that back. You’re looking at about a $20 million debt service from the county, which is a substantial amount of money,” said Thibodeaux. He said that was the worse case scenario, if we went ahead and borrowed the money and built the road. “We told them to come back with a better plan than that.”

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wanted him to run this time. The quote of the week came from George Will, “The country won’t fall in love with Mitt.” Not if the Religious Right has anything to do with it. The race will be left with one Mormon, two Catholics and Ron Paul, as the only protestant. For the first time in decades the Southern Baptist Fundamentalist and Evangelicals won’t have a protestant running for president. Strange how things turn out in politics. Sometimes they deal from the bottom of the deck and come up with a dead horse. By the way, if you’re wondering why Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh came down hard on Rick Perry’s vulture comment on Bain Capital, it’s because Bain’s portfolio includes syndicating their radio shows. Now you know the rest of the story. The vultures did get Perry.

From the Creaux’s Nest FASTER I GO, SLOWER I GET Well, I’ve rolled up on another week. They sure do come around quicker than they did 30 years ago. I haven’t been up to speed the last few weeks so time is traveling faster than I am. I have to rush my mind to catch up but it still falls behind. Sometimes old folks get too much on their plate. Deadline and old age don’t go hand in hand. I need to find out what the old man at the parks secret is, but then maybe that’s exactly what I don’t need, I’m just half alive now. I’m four hours away from deadline and I’ll never make it if I don’t get started. I would appreciate it if you came along. I promise it won’t do you no harm. We have a little something for everyone. Take what you want, throw the other out. Remember It’s just me and Creaux letting you in on the know. Now it’s time to go.

YOU BE THE JUDGE Experts predict a housing turnaround is near and the housing industry is nearing a bottom. The housing outlook is brightening, with signs of a better economy. United States employers are adding jobs, unemployment is slowly moving down.

Today it’s the lowest in three years. There is now more evidence of improvement in the economy and housing follows the economy. Moody predicts single-family housing starts will rise 37 percent this year.*****Natural gas prices are plummeting at a pace which has even caught the experts off guard. The country is flush with natural gas, with the surplus growing, even as the country burns record amounts. Winter’s warm weather was the fourth warmest in the last 177 years. Cheap natural gas is mainly a good thing for the economy. Offsetting heat and electric cost cushions the high gasoline prices. So why is it that gasoline prices at the pump are so high? For the first time in six decades, the U.S. is exporting more gasoline and diesel fuel than it imports. Six hundred thousand barrels a day of refined products, mostly gasoline and diesel fuel are exported. However the oil companies are gouging us at the pump. We have no oil shortage. Their latest excuse is problems with Iran that might occur. Watch the profit report for oil companies to go through the roof, yet they are talking about $4 a gallon gasoline. Who’s raping us? Who’s making it difficult on the working class? If prices don’t come down by September or October, Obama will get the blame so he had better have a plan.

TO KNOW HIM WAS TO APPRECIATE HIM It seems so strange to me to be saying goodbye to Gene Goza, 74, who left us on Jan. 10. A longtime loyal friend, Gene was one of this publications biggest fans but he was so much more. Gene was a fun loving, colorful character who brought laughter and smiles because his own was so contagious. He loved to entertain but just as much, enjoyed good entertainment and was close to many who did it professionally. He had a handsome face but a rubber-like face that he could turn into the worlds ugliest, a fun loving gimmick. Fifty-one years on the same job at Firestone, his goal was 55. He was a survivor after tragedies. His first wife was killed in a wreck, his daughter Misty murdered. Just five days before his death Christy Koury visited with her uncle. He was as usual upbeat, with his hearty laugh. She said he had nothing but praise for The Record Newspapers and the services they render to the local community. We feel the same about the life and goodwill Gene spread.

We have lost another of our beautiful, unique characters. Rest in peace our friend.

OPPS CHRISTIANS ELIMINATE PERRY Gov. Rick Perry’s ace in the hole got beat by a straight flush.

His ace was that he had set it up for the Religious Right leaders to meet at Judge Paul Pressler’s ranch in Brenham. All the Evangelical leaders that attended, including Tom Perkins, Dr. James Dobson, Gary Bauer and Don Wildmon, reached a strong consensus to support Rick Santorum on their third ballot. Their focus was on who they felt best represented the conservative movement and who had the best chance to succeed. Roughly 150 people from around the country attended; they prayed and heard passionate speeches on behalf of candidates. They threw Perry out on the first ballot and didn’t even consider Mitt Romney. In the final ballot, 114 voted. Eightynine votes for Santorum and 25 voted for Newt Gingrich.

Perry is the big loser. He needed the boost the Evangelicals could have provided. He had met with the leaders last fall in Fredericksburg and thought he had the endorsement locked in.

Perkins said the group was driven by the desire to oust President Obama and who they felt could best do that. “There were some concern because of Perry’s stumbles, his missteps ended up being too troublesome,” said Perkins. The backing should mean public endorsements, fundraising and support by religious activist for Santorum. They don’t want to repeat 2008, when Sen. John McCain was nominated. This is a stop Romney move. I don’t believe they can make it happen. Huntsman has dropped out and it won’t be long now before Perry is full time in Austin. His ride in the national limelight was a big dollar Texas taxpayer blunder. Perry confirmed what many around the country think of Texans. He never was prime time material and he didn’t improve the Perry brand, not even with the Evangelicals he had set up. My bet is even with the religious leaders’ best efforts, they can’t stop Mitt, and if they don’t even have a chance at beating Obama, they will have to join him or wait four more years for Jeb Bush. Laura Bush said the family

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2002 The Nelda C and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation is providing nearly $50,000 to help Ducks Unlimited restore 1,531 acres of habitat on two conservation projects, on private land near Bridge City. Texas Parks and Wildlife and Ducks Unlimited launched the conservation plan*****Betty Harmon, Gerald Ehrman, United State Rep. Jim Turner and Judge Carl Thibodeaux cut the ribbon to the new Hwy. 87 overpass, near Wal-Mart Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002.*****Dolly Parton turns 56 on Jan. 19. That could also be her bust size. Many of us saw her with Porter Wagner in Beaumont when she was in her early 20’s. Her measurements have grown since those days. (Editor’s note: This week, she turns 66 and is still carrying that load up front.)*****The Record Newspapers names All Orange County Football Team. Bridge City Coach James Conway was named “Coach of the Year.”***On offense, Bridge City’s Luke Wolfford, was named “Most Valuable Player,” Matt Peebles “Two-way Player of the Year and Jamey Knight “Versatility Player of the Year.”*** “Defensive Player of the Year,” was Aaron Williams of Orangefield.***“Special Team Player” was Robert Melich, of B.C.***Best Newcomers Jonathan Teat-LC-M, Kerry Franks, WO-S, Josh Chagois, LC-M, Sean O’Bannion, Vidor, Dwayne Breaux, B.C., Luke Agerton, Orangefield.***Wide Receivers named were Kendrick Wiley, LC-M, Luther Sanders, B.C., Colby Walton, Orangefield, Eric Enard, WO-S and Eric West, WO-S.***Tight Ends named were Tyler Bridges, B.C. and Justin Hall, Vidor.

Linemen named were Chris Harvey, B.C., Aaron Mitchel, B.C., Mark Cole, Vidor, Pat Godwin, B.C., Dustin Dyer, LCM. and Aaron McGuire, B.C.***Kicker named was Brett Barclay, W.O.-S.***On defense: Linemen Justin Cruse, B.C., Tyrone Brown, WO-S, Keith Ingle, Vidor, Adam Woods, LC-M, Thomas Raley, Vidor, Jeff Pollock, LC-M, Kaleb Faulk, B.C. and Jonathan Morrow, WO-S.***Linebackers: Joe Khoury, B.C. Stephen Hodge, Vidor, Matt McCain, B.C., and Blake Callier, LC-M.***Defensive Backs: Turquoy Riggs, WO-S., Vontearr Edwards, WO-S., Chad Smith, LCM. and Punter, David Pelfrey, LC-M. (Editor’s Note: Over the past 40 years, we have been featuring an “All County Team.” I think this 2002 team was one of the best, not only on the gridiron but also all around kids.)

35 Years Ago-1977 James Earl Carter Jr., the Peanut Prince from Plains, Georgia, became president of the United States on Jan. 20.

Jimmy is a true product of the old south. He defied all of the odds to become president. Walter Mondale, a Yankee, becomes vice-president.*****Attorney H.D. Pate is elected president of the Rotary Club. He will replace Roy Dunn in June.

Others elected are Rev. Don Richey, first vice-president, Bill Wiesman and Rev. Ed Robinson, vice-presidents, J.R. Wilson, secretary/treasurer, William “Bill” Nacol, sergeant at arms. Directors are Bobby Cormier, Lynn Emerson, Jimmy Moss and Bubba Hubbard. Pate is a partner in the law firm of Pate and Burgess. He is also city attorney, water district attorney and past president of Orange County Bar and Bridge City Chamber.*****Hal Sanders has purchased Charlie Sprotts BarB-Que and will relocate on Fourth Street.*****Lester Barrett marries Annetta.*****Gene Goza picked to be the “Ugliest Man in the World” at a Canadian show similar to “What’s My Line.” Meanwhile, his daughter Traci, was named “Deb Queen” and “Miss Photogenic” in the LaJoli Belle contest. (Editor’s note: Gene passed away last week and Traci was murdered several years ago.*****The Horance Granger home, on Michelle Road, was totally destroyed by fire.*****Jackie Harmon is home from hospital.*****Orange Appliance outgrows location. Fain Holbrooks and Coy have moved to the former Hester Andrews location on MacArthur Circle. (Editor’s note: That place has been a lot of things. It’s now Orange Carpet and back in the 1950’s, it was Holly Motor Co., Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge dealer. Ted Wilkinson was general manager, Roy Dunn was sales manager.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Brenda Oliver, Laverne Walles, Bonny Sarver, Dylan Huckebay, Mary Louise McKee, Misti Jagoe, Tara Thompson, Virginia Sanford, James Crabtree, Candace Clark, Jimmy Whittle, John Michael Foote, Lisa Costilla, Michael Amsden, Brenna Manasco, Melissa Berry, Beth Fisher, Gloria Bertrand, Joy Gilliam, Steve Griffith, Beverly Delahoussaye, Chjarl;es Arceneaux, Sarah Bonds, Millagro Foster, David Doucet, Cris Anderson, Meloney Delano, Joseph Trantham, Julian Meadows, Don Collins, Gary Baker, Janice Westfall, Lyndon Robinson, Myra Sherwood, Nancy Sieck, Suzanne Pittard, Betty Stephenson, Sandra Peveto, Caitlyn Lindner, Cindy Cain, Eryn Leroux, Harold Collins, Jennifer Grizzaffi, Logan Mitchell, Lyndell Hodgkinson, Stephanie Smith, Sue Harris and Karen Anthony.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Deputy County Clerk, Brandy Robertson and Angelique Cook just returned from College Station where they had four intense days of County Clerk education put on by Texas A&M.**** Linda Steward, once a Wal Mart greeter at the Orange Super Wal Mart from 1995 to 2000 and moved to Vinton, is now back in Orange.*****Tevin Henson who is majoring in music at Lamar Beaumont just returned after visiting mom, Kim Fezia.*****Happy birthday to La’Quinthia Henson who turned 25 on Jan. 16.*****Donna Peterson and family had a great time in Hawaii. Ask her about the pro-golf tournament.*****Orange County Clerk Karen Jo Vance was part of a focus group at Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty. She recommends we all visit the Center if ever in Liberty.*****Fort Worth native, Kelly Clarkson, will perform the National Anthem before the Super Bowl, Feb. 5. Miranda Lambert and husband, Blake Shelton, will sing America the Beautiful and Madonna will perform at halftime.*****Dick Van Dyke, 86, will marry 39-year-old Arlene Silver. She has a good knowledge of classic television trivia and a sense of humor. *****Halle Berry will marry 46-yearold Oliver Martinez. It’s his third trip to the alter.*****The Essence Music Festival will be held in New Orleans, July 6 to July 8. It’s the largest black artist festival in the country. Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is the headliner, with Stephanie Mills, Charlie Wilson, Kayshia Cole and dozens of other artist to

perform.*****CREAUX’S TIP OF THE WEEK: Alka Seltzer has many uses, here are just a few. Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets to clean toilet, wait 20 minutes, brush and flush. Can be used for cleaning dentures also, put one tablet in a cup of water with dentures for at least 10 minutes or overnight, rinse with hot water. Another use for Alka Seltzer is to clean jewelry, just soak. *****CAJUN DICTIONARY: Coonass: I’m often asked where or what the word derived from. The word is a controversial term in the Cajun lexicon. To some Cajuns, it’s regarded as a supreme ethnic slur, meaning “ignorant or backward Cajuns.” To many others, the term is a badge of pride, much like the word Chicano is for Mexican Americans. In South Louisiana for example, one can often see bumper stickers reading, “Registered Louisiana Coonass.” The word originated in South Louisiana’s Cajun parishes and is derived from the belief that Cajuns frequently ate raccoons. It is proposed that the term contains a negative racial connotation, namely that Cajuns were beneath or under blacks or “Coons” as Blacks were often called. I recall Blacks took pride in the word Negro and weren’t bothered by the word “Nigger” and used it in their regular conversation but the word “Coon” was offensive. Now you know.*****Retired County Court at Law Judge Mike Shuff was seen visiting around the courthouse on Thursday. Everyone was shaking his hand and saying how much they missed having him around. He’s been doing a lot of fishing at his camp and absolutely loving not having time limits anymore. Wife Jennifer is still loving giving tours at the Stark House so he does have to come home every now and again.***** George Clooney won the Golden Globes “Best Actor” for the “Descendants” which also won “Best Motion Picture.”*****One of my favorites, Meryl Streep won “Best Actress” for her performance in “The Iron Lady.”***** Woody Allen is still around, he won the screenplay award with “Midnight in Paris.”*****Bridge City short stop, Zach Smith, signed to play baseball with Angelina Junior College. Zach is a three-year varsity player for Coach Chad Landry. His new coach will be Jeff Livins. It’s a great place for Zach to attend and advance his education *****There was a robbery in Mr. Cox’s Neighborhood. He’s falling down on his neighborhood protection program. A black man, with a big knife, robbed Quick Stop He got away and no one seems to know which direction he took. The Rainbow Bridge is four minutes away, it’s five minutes to IH-10 down Hwy. 62. That leaves only Roundbunch, east or west. Makes me wonder if he left Bridge City at all CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Kevin Costner will be 57 on Jan. 18 and Jason Segel will be 32.***Dolly Parton will turn 66 on Jan. 19; Paula Dean, 65 and Shawn Wayans, 41.***Bill Maher will be 56 on Jan. 20’ Lorenzo Lamas turns 54 and John Michael Montgomery will be 47.***Gena David will be 55 on Jan. 21 and Hakeem Olajuwon, 49.***John Hurt turns 72 on Jan. 22; Linda Blair, 53; Mariska Hargitay, 48 and Princess Caroline of Monaco, 55.***Neil Diamond will be 71 on Jan. 24 and Mischa Barton, 26.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Tee-Boy took him a break from his Bar & Grill and ventured to New Orleans for sightseeing, making the French Market and killing time. At a busy bus stop, a beautiful woman was waiting for a bus her. She was wearing the shortest, tight, tight, mini skirt Tee-Boy had ever seen. Wen da bus stop, she realize her skirt was too tight to get her leg up on da step. A little embarrassed she gave da bus driver a little smile and reach behind her and unzip her skirt a little.

Again, she couldn’t make it so she reach behind her again to unzip a little more. Still unable to make da step she reach around to unzip some more but was still unable to reach da step.

Tee-Boy, who was standing right behind her picked dat lady up by da waist and place her on dat step. Dat lady turn around and yell at Tee-Boy, “How dare you touch my body. I don’t even know you.”

“Well madam, normally I would agree wit you me, but after you unzip my fly two times, me, I kinda figured we was friends us.

C’EST TOUT We prepared real well for the NFL playoffs. The boys and I prepared a feast to cover the weekend. The only thing we enjoyed was the food and company. The Saints getting beat by the 49ers gave us indigestion. The Texans fell to the Ravens. Manning and the Giants upset Rogers and the Packers. The 49ers and Giants meet in San Francisco with the 49ers having the most awesome defense I’ve seen in years. I wouldn’t be surprised if they win it all. You have to bet on Tom Brady and the Pats being there for the big Super Bowl show. Brady put on a clinic against Tim Tebow and the Broncos. It was the master showing the student how it’s done. The NFL needs more good people like Tebow and Ray Lewis as examples to our youth. I’ll watch the games but I don’t have a horse in the race unless it the 49ers, they’re a class act. They have to score because for sure Manning will.***** The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week. Donna Scales often has a good story to tell about the latest happenings at the park so this week should be an interesting one. A spry 85-year-old guy was caught with his britches down and his younger, 82 year old partner, was enjoying herself. All I want to know is what pill he’s on that allows him to be a great outdoorsman.*****I watched the GOP debate and I think Newt won. The big loser was Ron Paul. I was pulling for the old man but then he shot himself in both feet. Romney will win Saturday but 65 percent will vote against him. *****I’m anxious to find out what happens to Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. and Senators in Wisconsin on recall. This could be big, a partition was turned in Tuesday. Walker busted out all unions in Wisconsin in a Republican takeover.*****Rick Perry keeps calling for a part time congress. I see why. Eighty-four percent of Americans disapprove of the U.S. Congress and blame them for doing nothing and causing our credit rating to fall. If they served part time, they could do just half the damage. The poll came out Monday and Rick grabbed it. It was his best debate to date. He’s not going anywhere but maybe he helped his brand.**********One more debate Thursday night.*****Well, I’ve gotta go. Thanks for your time. Read us cover to cover and check us out on our website, therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless.

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Voter Ignorance Kent Conwell

Lighter Side of Life For The Record

If you’re like me, an ex-English teacher from the Neanderthal days when kids learned not only literature, but the dreaded grammar, then you’ll understand when I say I am bombarded daily by evidence of a growing lack of basic and practical knowledge of those around me.

Now, I said basic and practical, not technological. How well I know that twenty- and thirty-somethings on down can make an iPad dance, a Smart Phone sing, and a Nook howl at the moon, but many are still lacking in various fundamentals. Me, I congratulate myself for being able to turn one on.

How many times have you heard about the dumb cluck behind the cash register that is stumped when a customer gives him and tendollar bill and eleven cents to pay for a snack that costs four eleven?

What really bothers me is that a certain percentage of these individuals actually go to the polls and elect others to lead our cities, state, and country. Maybe I’m way off base, but we’d better off if they’d just stay behind the cash register.

I take that back. We don’t need them where the money is. Brooms and mops are their forte.

Think I’m joking? In 2008, the city council of Chico, California issued a ban on setting off nuclear bombs in town. Anyone convicted of it would be fined $500.00.

Only idiot voters could elect idiot councilmen to make an idiot decision like that.

What prompted this harangue of mine was when I inquired of various veterinarians in regard to spaying a stray cat that has adopted us.

Truth is, if it were left up to me, I wouldn’t spay her. I’d take her over to my brother-in-law Jim’s neighborhood and drop her off.

But if I did that, my wife wouldn’t forgive me, so I’m stuck with spaying or neutering strays that come along.

But, back to the call to the vet. I called several. Since this was just a neighborhood feline, I wasn’t interested in anything except preventing more felines, the tiny ones if you know what I mean.

Of the seven (vets, not felines) I called for prices, upon my asking if they spayed cats, four of the receptionists responded with “is it a female?”

Whoa there, partner. I’d pay a bundle to see the expression on someone’s face when they

tried to spay an old ragged-ear tom cat.

Over the years, I’ve grown used to such mindless responses. They’ve become both understandable and humorous just like the story that came from a company that supplies goods for missionaries. Now, according to the article, one particular church requires all of its missionaries to carry a ministerial certificate showing they are authorized representatives of the church.

So the supply salesman was stunned when a woman from the church stated that the one last item on her list of needs was a menstrual certificate.

When questioned, she explained that “one of their elders had lost his menstrual certificate and needed a new one.”

The salesman rolled with laughter for five minutes before he managed to stammer out “ma’am, I think you mean a ministerial certificate.”

That’s as laughable as the young couple asking for a fecal heart monitor and explaining that it was to be used to hear the baby while it was still in the womb.

What they wanted was a fetal heart monitor.

These are voters, folks. Just what kind of intelligent decision can they make at the polls?

They might as well eeeny-meeny-miney-moe at the various buttons or levers.

On the other hand, perhaps it is unfair to be so critical of their decisions. We’ve all make questionable, even dubious judgment calls.

Like the director of the Charlton Public Library in Massachusetts who sent the police to collect overdue library books from a five-yearold girl.

Oh, they collected the books and left, leaving behind a five-year-old in tears.

According to her mother, sending the police was like pounding a ten-penny nail with a sledgehammer.

In all fairness to the police, the department felt uneasy about going to the home, but the library insisted. (like the idiots they are) Most folks suppose individuals in positions of influence render wise decisions. Not so. Not at all. There was a judge in Louisville who believed the jury went too far in sentencing the defendant to 5005 years.

He would show them the right way, the humane way.

So what kind of Solomon-like decision did this wiser-than-thou jurist hand down? He lowered the sentence to 1001 years.

Wow! Now the guy can ask for parole in only 600 years.

One of my classmates on my old high school chat group sent me a story concerning a conceited judge proud of his unusual sentences.

Once when a teacher came before him, he made her write 500 times, “I will not speed through a red light.”

But then his sentencing fancies caught up with him when a sharp (real sharp) attorney defending an accused burglar stated, “My client merely inserted his arm into the window and removed a few articles. His arm is not himself, and I can’t see you punishing the whole individual for an offense committed by his limb.”

The smug judge agreed, and replied “Using your logic, I sentence his arm to one year in prison. He can accompany it or not, as he chooses.”

The judge leaned back and grinned, but the

grin suddenly vanished when the defendant rose, smiled, rolled up his sleeve, and detached his artificial limb. He laid it on the bench and walked out.

Now, this country is a republic, which means everyone has a say in the way it is governed.

That’s good on the one hand, but on the other, when those voters are not informed, not educated, or fail to think problems through, then we end up with what we have today, an administration intent on redistribution.

Vote however you wish, but do yourself and the rest of us a favor, and stay informed-or stay home. rconwell@gt.rr.com http://www.kentconwell.blogspot.com/

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Community Bulletin Board BCISD Substitute Teacher Orientation set for Jan. 19 BCISD Substitute Teacher Orientation will be Thursday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the BCISD Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd. Applications must be processed before attending this orientation. The application for substitute teacher can be found at www.bridgecityisd.net under the Human Resources tab or by visiting the BCISD Administration Building. Once the application is processed a Fast Pass Fingerprint form will be issued. All substitute teachers must be fingerprinted as required by the State of Texas.

Red Hot Flashers to meet Jan. 19

The Red Hot Flashers of Orange County will meet Jan. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at the New York Pizza in Vidor, Texas, for their regular meeting. The birthday lady is: Lady Cha Cha, Marcie Baca.

We will be celebrating the new year. All ladies are welcome. For information, please call 409-886-1609.

OC Master Gardeners to meet Jan. 19, 21

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The Orange County Master Gardeners will have a meet and greet at their new greenhouse facility on FM 1442 at Jewel Cormier Park from 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 19 and 21.

The community is invited to come out and visit with the Master Gardeners, see their new greenhouses and learn what it is to be a Master Gardener. If plants, gardening and horticulture fascinate you, they would love for you to come check us out.

The Orange County Master Gardeners are located in Orangefield between St. Helen Catholic Church and the railroad tracks

south off IH10 Exit 869 and north off FM 105 from Bridge City.

For more information, please visit their website, http://txmg.org/orange

Fraternal Order of Eagles to host pool tournament, dance The Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 903 N. 28th Street in Orange, will host a pool tournament Friday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. and a dance on Saturday, Jan 21 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge for the dance will be $5 per person and $10 per couple.

The kitchen will have food available.

Fraternal Order of Eagles to host benefit The Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Eagle Riders will host a benefit on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Darrell Boudreaux to help with medical expenses. Barbecue lunches will be sold for $7, games for prizes, an auction and the Three Legged Dog will be providing the entertainment. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is located at 803 N. 28th Street in Orange. For more information, please call or text Tim Martin, President of the Eagle Riders at 902-6667, or Sharon Bodin, Chaplain of the Ladies Auxiliary at 719-7763.

“Home Sweet Home” opening reception at the Dishman The Dishman Art Museum at Lamar University will host an opening reception for “Home Sweet Home: Works by Jasmyne Graybill” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. “Home Sweet Home” features sculptures by San Antonio artist Graybill that borrow from the familiar forms of fungus, lichen and mold to reflect the intrinsic beauty of natural growth and decay. Graybill invents and sculpts fictional organisms that graft onto domestic objects, challenging notions of synthetic and organic, real and imagined.

These works show that through the passage of time, man-made objects may be overtaken by nature. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. Light refreshments will be served at the reception. Admission and parking are free. The Dishman Art Museum is located at 1030 East Lavaca, Beaumont, Texas. Call (409) 880-8959 for more information or visit lamar.edu/dishman.

BCHS Speech and Debate team host family personal protection seminar The Bridge City High School Speech and Debate presents a Family Personal Protection Seminar instructed by Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City on Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Bridge City High School Competition Gym from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The seminar will cost $15 per individual and $35 per family of four; minimum participation age is 6 years old.

T-Shirt will be included for participants who sign up by Jan. 27. All proceeds will go to Bridge City High School For more information, please contact Elyse Thibodeaux with Tiger Rock Martial Arts at 409-920-1462 or contact Jennifer Clarke with Bridge City Speech and Debate at 409-735-1600.

Free Credit Repair Saturday set for Jan. 21 at LSCO

assist families in submitting the FAFSA. Also, please do not forget to check on scholarship information in the Counselor’s Office or on our website at www.bridgecityisd.net. Call 409-7351617 for additional information.

Palm Garden health fair set for Jan. 26 Palm Garden Apartments at 1727 N. 37th St. in Orange is hosting their 3rd Annual Health Fair on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Palm Garden Apartments Club House. There will be community service groups and health agencies to answer health questions and offer information on a range of subjects. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be given away. For more information contact Cheryl Crawford at 409-883-8539

AARP income tax assistance program offered The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will begin Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 12:15 p.m. in the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 13th.

Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: all W-2 and 1099 forms, including Social Security benefits and statements; records of Capital gains and losses; receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purchases and Social Security cards for dependents; a copy of your 2010 tax return, which will be very helpful for the volunteers assisting in the preparations of the 2011 return.

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

Southeast Texas Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) announces “Free Credit Repair Saturday” on Saturday, Jan. 21. The day will consist of free one-on-one credit counseling and financial education sessions about Identity Theft Detection and Prevention, Predatory Lending, Consumer Law, Budgeting and Credit Basics.

The free event will be held at the Student Center on the Lamar State College Orange campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the public.

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Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game set for Feb. 4

The Counselors at Bridge City High School will host its annual Senior Parent Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 9,, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Bridge City High School. This program is designed to assist students and parents with the completion of the FAFSA Application, as well as to inform them of other financial assistance options for college education. A financial aid representative will be available after the workshop to answer questions and schedule individual follow-up appointments to

Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Safety Class Field part will be held on Monday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Orange. Participants are required to complete the home student computer sections, print completed tests and bring them to the class. To register or for more information, please call Danny Odom at 409-883-8118.

This class is not just for hunters, but anyone who handles firearms can benefit from it.

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Deaths and Memorials To Be held:

Patricia Caldwell Black Orange Patricia Caldwell Black, 93, of Orange passed away Saturday, Jan. 14.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., W e d n e s d a y, Jan. 18, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Black was born Dec. 7, 1918 in Oklahoma City, Okla. to Harry McRill and Frances Vivian (Head) Caldwell. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Scottish Society and Society for Creative Anachronism. She was co-owner of Black’s Orange Floral Shop for 62 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, William Arthur Black Jr. Mrs. Black is survived by her son, Christopher Michael Black and fiancé, Caron Marble of Houston; son, Brian McRill Black of Austin; daughter, Monica Garrett and husband, John of Orange; five grandchildren, Cara, Donovan, Colin, Ian and Nicholas; eight great-grandchildren, Meagan, Chloe, Will, Adrianne, Alex, Gavin, Liam and Graham and one great-great-grandchild, Shawn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Memorial Fund, 1401 W. Park Ave., Orange, Texas 77630 or to the Orange Public Library, 220 N. 5th St, Orange, Texas 77630.

James Olin Alford Vidor James O. Alford, 87, of Vidor died Saturday, Jan. 14, at his residence. A native of Schulenberg, Texas, he has lived in Vidor for 19 years and was a retired truck driver with C&B Transport.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with burial to follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange, Texas.

James is preceded in death by his sons, Gary Cormier and Jerry Lee Cormier, daughter, Barbara Cormier, brother, Macken Alford and his first wife, Josephine Smith Alford.

He is survived by his wife, Esther Alford of Vidor; sons, Jackie Cormier of Orangefield and Roger Cormier of Beaumont; daughters Mary Cormier Girouard of Orange, Peggy Cormier of Lumberton and Mary Bridges Meth of Vidor; sisters, Sylvia and Bunny Thomas of Colmesneil, twenty-seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

on July 19, 1930, Dorothy was the daughter of Virgil and Luda (Clepper) Sheffield. A member of First Baptist Church of Orangefield, she worked as an attendance clerk at West OrangeCove CISD for 20 years. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing together. Dorothy was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sister; and husband, Ray Chandler.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Maudine Kelley and husband Stephen of Bridge City; sons, Kenneth Chandler and wife Sandy of Smithville, and Hoyt Chandler of Orange; grandchildren, Crystal Wickersham, Lance Chandler and wife Amy, Jake Chandler, Justin Chandler, and Donna Marie Mather; six great grandchildren; and sister, Irene Williams of Carthage.

Johnny Eugene Metcalf, Bill Wiley Metcalf, James Wesley Metcalf, Lance Kyle Chandler, Raymond Jake Chandler, Stephen Kelley and Raymond D. Hutto served as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association – Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter, 2242 West Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030-2008. Please request the memorial donation be used for Alzheimer’s Research.

For the convenience of those wanting to send a memorial, donation forms will be available at the funeral home.

Leslie L. Becker Orange Leslie L. Becker, 66, of Orange, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, at his home.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Rev. Scott McIntosh of North Orange Baptist Church.

Born in Orange, Texas on April 4, 1945, Leslie was the son of Douglas Robert and Lorraine (Young) Becker. He served in the US Army and worked for Inland Orange. He was a member of North Orange Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge and VFW. He was preceded in death his parents, Douglas and Lorraine Becker, and brother, Pete Becker.

Leslie is survived by his wife, Scherry Ann Becker of Orange; daughter, Tammy Becker Dietze of Orange; son, Les L. Becker, Jr. and wife Lynda of The Woodlands; daughter, Kathy Melton and husband Ken of Orange; grandchildren, Dylan, Drake, Ally, Samantha, Rachelle, David and Tyler; and sister, Cindy Lucas and husband Mike of Orange.

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Dorothy Chandler Bridge City Dorothy Chandler, 81, of Bridge City, died Friday, Jan. 13, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with the Rev. Roy A. Parker officiating. Burial followed at Antioch Cemetery in Ratcliff, Texas.

Born in Waller County, Texas

Eva Elois McClain, 81, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, Jan.11 in The Woodlands.

Funeral Services were held Saturday Jan. 14, at Little Cypress Baptist Church with the Rev. David Turner officiating.

Interment followed at Hudson Cemetery.

Mrs. McClain was born Nov. 29, 1930 in Orange to Travis and Verna Mae Katherine (Lechner)

Hudson. She was a partner of a catering company until her husband passed away and then she went to college and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.

She was a very talented artist who enjoyed painting in different styles. Mrs. McClain was a long time member of Little Cypress Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was very active up until her illness.

She is preceded in death by her father, Travis Hudson; husband, Harmon McClain; sister, Juanita Cooper and brother, Travis C. Hudson Sr. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Verna Mae Katherine (Lechner) Hudson of Orange; sons and daughtersin-law, Ray and Bonnie McClain of Crowley, La., Don McClain of The Woodlands and Tom and Laura McClain of Austin; grandchildren, Cole McClain and step grandchildren, Robbie Marquis and Shane Marquis. She is also survived by her step great grandchildren, Caitlin Marquis, Grant Marquis, Connor Marquis and Kobe Marquis and brothers, Willard Hudson and wife, Doris of Orange and Ronald Hudson of Milsap.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Cypress Baptist Church, 3274 Little Cypress Drive, Orange, Texas 77632.

Janie Marie Arnold Orange Janie Marie Arnold, 29, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Dorman Funeral Home. Burial followed at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.

She was a native of Port Arthur, born March 9, 1982 to parents Richard Macks and Lavella Alvarez Lummus. She was a lifelong resident of Orange. Janie was a very strong woman, graduate on the Presidents List from Lamar University in Orange.

Janie never met a stranger and would help anyone who needed her help. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Alvarez.

She is survived by her husband, James Arnold of Orange; daughter, Kailey Arnold of Orange; mother, Lavella Lummus of Deweyville; sisters, Stormy Alvarez (Daniel Morgan) of Harlem, Ga, Tammy Welch of Deweyville, Angel Istre (Matt) of West Orange; brother, Poncho Hernandez (Dezi) of Houston and numerous nieces and nephews.

Johnnie Finklea Taylor Orange Johnnie Finklea Taylor, 84, of Orange passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, at her home.

Funeral Services were held Friday January 13, at Hartburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifton Rankin and Mr. Paul Michael Taylor, officiating. Interment followed at Kings Cemetery in Hartburg.

Mrs. Taylor was born Aug. 30, 1927 in Center, Texas to Jesse Ernest and Gena E. (Oates) Fin-

klea. She was a clerk at the Fair Stores for ten years and a Red Cross Volunteer at the Orange Baptist Hospital. She was a very active member at Hartburg Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Mauriceville.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 37 years, Eugene “Gene” Taylor; son, Brian A. Taylor; sisters, Vertie Nations, Peggy Johnson and Nora Johnson and great granddaughter, Kira E. Watson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son and daughter-inlaw, Paul Brent and Patti (Johnson) Taylor of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Clare Elizabeth and Lee Houghton of Orange and their family; 5 grandchildren, David V. Watson and his family, Paul M. Taylor, Philip A. Taylor, Patrick S. Taylor and Peyton L. Taylor; 4 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Grady L. Johnson and many relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Serving as pallbearers will be David V. Watson, Paul M. Taylor, Philip A. Taylor, Patrick S. Taylor, Timothy Johnson and Matthew Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 3901 Interstate 10 E, Orange, TX 77630.

The family would like to thank Dr. Marty Rutledge, Harbor Hospice of Beaumont and especially the Home Team for the service and care that was given to their mother. They would also like to give a special thank you to Adrienne Casamire whose care and devotion will always be appreciated.

Goza; daughter, Misty Dawn Goza; and brother, Tommy Goza.

Gene is survived by his wife, Mattie Goza of Bridge City; children, Debbie Hamilton and husband, Harvey of Demopolis, Alabama, Donnie Goza, Jr. of Longview, Deeya Fitz-Gerald and husband, Don of Demopolis, Traci Goza of Beaumont, Rhonda Guntner and husband, Mike of Nederland, Cindy Arquit and husband Marc of Montgomery, Ricky Woodard and wife, Sue of Orange and Randy Woodard of Houston.

Also surviving is his brother, Max Goza of Bridge City; sisters, Martha Boutwell of Vidor, Carolyn Sewell of Beaumont, Polly

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Gene Goza Bridge City Donald Eugene Goza Sr., 74, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with the Rev. Charles Miller, associate pastor of First Baptist Church in Groves, officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.

Pallbearers will be H.D. Chambers, Landon Woodard, Mel Knapp, Chad Jones, Richard Chambers and Scott Ballard.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kurt Guntner and Cory Jay. Born in Vivian, La. on April 9, 1937, Gene was the son of Ralph and Juanita (Cook) Goza. He has been employed with Firestone Polymers in Orange for the past 51 years.

Gene was an entertainer and had participated in Little Theater. He was a singer and song writer; performed with the Charlie Pruitt Show and was an Elvis impersonator. With his group, Jo, Gene and Company, he enjoyed entertaining senior citizens throughout the Golden Triangle.

For his contribution to the local music and entertainment field, he received a star on the Walk of Fame in Vidor.

Although he loved performing and entertaining, he also enjoyed spending quiet times at home with his wife. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be missed by his family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Juanita

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DSHS recommends vaccination as flu season peaks Staff Report

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As the typical peak of the Texas flu season approaches, the Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people to get vaccinated against the flu.

“This has been a fairly mild flu season so far, but that can change quickly,” said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS commissioner. “We usually see a significant increase in influenza in Texas in January and February, so this is the time to protect yourself.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone at least 6 months old be vaccinated against seasonal flu. Getting

an annual flu vaccine is the best way to prevent flu from spreading. People should also remember to cover all coughs and sneezes, wash their hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer and stay home if they are sick.

Flu symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat, aches, chills and fatigue.

Most healthy people recover fully, but people 65 and over, pregnant women, young chil-

dren and people with chronic health conditions are at higher risk for serious complications and even death. It is especially important for people in those high-risk groups to be vaccinated.

To find out where to get a flu shot, people should contact their health care provider, local health department or dial 2-1-1. Flu information and tips for protecting against the flu are at texasflu.org.

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Chuck Young Alumni Classic scheduled for Feb. 11 The Bridge City Baseball Program will host the Chuck Young Alumni Classic along with an Alumni Homerun Derby on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Cardinal Field. The Home Run Derby will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will cost $20 to enter. The game will be held a noon. Game shirts will cost $10. Any former Cardinal baseball players interested in participating in either event please contact Chris Moore at chris.moore813@gmail.com All former Bridge City Baseball coaches are welcome to come out and see their former players. For more information visit the BC baseball website at http://bridgecitycardinalbaseball.webs.com/

Christian Women’s Job Corps to host spring classes Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC, “offering a hand up not a hand out”), serving the Golden Triangle will be having Orientation Day at the Orange Site, located at 2300 41st Street, (room # 37) Orange, TX 77630 with Spring Classes resuming on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.

The organization, which was started in 1997, has had a tremendous success rate of helping women from all walks of life improve that their quality. We have been in the Golden Triangle since 2005 and the modern Orange site is a wonderful job skill site, offering free of charge, job skills such as computer skills, resume writing, interview techniques, job etiquette, business and banking, crafts, as well as a Bible study, with a graduation ceremony complete with certificate at completion.

Each student will also be assigned a personal mentor to accompany them in their journey to wholeness. For more information, please call 409-883-9100.

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

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

Girl’s Haven Gumbo Cook-off set for Feb. 25 Girl’s Haven is excited to announce that their 18th Annual Gumbo Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25. They will hold their annual gumbo cook-off to be held in the Parkdale Mall parking lot in Beaumont. This year’s entry fee will be a $100 donation to Girl’s Haven per team to secure a 10x10 space or $150 donation to Girl’s Haven per team to secure a 10x20 space. Spaces are available to those (businesses or persons) wishing to participate as cook team.

Gumbo will be judged in three categories: seafood, poultry and combination. There will also be a People’s Choice award given.

The Gumbo is schedule for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Live entertainment will be provide by Texas 80 Proof, Lamar Port Arthur, Stone Cold and other live entertainment. They will also be hosting Sonny “The Bird Man” for a live show. There will be a kid’s area with carnival like games that fun for the whole family.

Gumbo tickets are sold on-site. Admission and parking is free. A large bowl or four small bowls of different gumbo is cost $7.

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For more information on cook teams or sponsorships, please call Alice Teeler or Pati Crittenden at Girl’s Haven at 409-8326223.

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

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

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

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

BCISD to administer Credit by Examination

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

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Deadline for BCISD Board of Trustees Application approaches The deadline to file applications for be placed on Bridge City I.S.D School Board of Trustees. Regular (special) election ballot may be filed during the following time: Feb. 6 to March 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop off or mail applications to Bridge City I.S.D., Superintendents Office, 1031 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, Tx 77611.

Orange County Master Gardener’s to meet Staff Report

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On Thursday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 21, the Orange County Master Gardener’s will have a meet and greet at their new greenhouse facility on FM 1442 in Jewel Cormier Park from 10 a.m. to noon.

Come out and visit with the Master Gardener’s, see our new greenhouses and learn what a Master Gardener is.

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‘New’ isn’t always better COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN

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With no cover to run to or time to run from a driving rain that escalated from a slow drizzle to a monsoon in a matter of seconds, we wedged the bow of the boat up against the south bank of the ICW to wait it out under the overhanging cane and tallow tree branches. It was far from dry, but we were out of the wind and that was apparently good enough for two other fishermen headed our way in a fourteen foot aluminum boat as well.

We were all wearing rain gear and were more irked by the conditions than the minor discomfort, but our new neighbors were soaked to the bone and shivering. I offered them two extra tops and one set of bottoms which they readily accepted with no reservations.

We had five slot reds and one trout in the box at the time, but the two young fishermen had done much better prior to the rain. They launched in Louisiana so a number of the fish in their ice box would not have been legal in Texas, but the more important fact was that they had a very diverse catch.

A pair of 20- inch stripers immediately caught my eye, but they also had some sand trout, a few small specks, six flounder and nine reds in the 17 to 20-inch class. Maybe it was because I gave them the rain jackets or maybe they were just that friendly, but they were willing to share not only what they caught every fish on, but where they caught them as well.

I will try both of the spots they showed us at some later date, but I was shocked to learn that they had caught everything from their sand trout to the stripers on a quarter ounce chrome-blue Spin Trap. I still have some, but COLBURN PAGE 2B

Bridge City Cardinal senior shortstop Zack Smith has signed a letter of intent to play for the Angelina College Roadrunners. As a junior Smith was kay in the success of the Bridge City Cardinals in 2011 as Big Red advanced to the Region III semifinal round of the state baseball playoffs. With a solid group of returners that includes Smith the Cardinals are eager to get the 2012 season underway. Above: Cardinal shortstop Zack Smith in action during the 2011 season.

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BC Chuck Young Alumni Classic scheduled for Feb. 11 The Bridge City Baseball Program will host the Chuck Young Alumni Classic along with an Alumni Homerun Derby on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Cardinal Field. The Home Run Derby will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will cost $20 to enter. The game will be held a noon. Game shirts will cost $10. Any former Cardinal baseball players interested in participating in either event please contact Chris Moore at chris.moore813@gmail.com All former Bridge City Baseball coaches are welcome to come out and see their former players. For more information visit the BC baseball website at http://bridgecitycardinalbaseball.webs.com/

It certainly wasn’t a major surprise that the Baltimore Ravens defeated our Houston Texans 20-13 Sunday afternoon in the AFC Divisional Playoffs because they were favored by the Las Vegas Boys to win by 7 ½ points.

But what stunned the so-called “experts” was the fact the Texans outplayed the Ravens in almost every aspect of the game except one—turnovers. Those mistakes led to 17 of Baltimore’s points and its right to advance and meet the top-seeded New England Patriots in Foxborough Sunday, with the winner representing the AFC in Super Bowl XLVI. Rookie third-string quarterback T. J. Yates was picked off three times by the clever Ravens’ secondary. But those three interceptions didn’t cause the Texans’ loss as much as the boneheaded decision by punt-returner Jacoby Jones to try to pick up the football after he let it bounce a couple of times, causing a fumble that was recovered by Baltimore.

So instead of the Texans forcing the Ravens to punt on their first possession, the fumble instead gave Baltimore a first down at the two-yard line, which quickly turned into a 7-3 lead that Houston was never able to overcome.

Almost a non-factor in Baltimore’s victory was quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Ray Rice who were KAZ PAGE 3B

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Fliptail worms and lizards, Mann’s jelly worms, or the always reliable ringworm. Why did I decide one night that the Norman Little N, Storm Mag Wart or Rebel Wee R would no longer catch bass? There is no doubt that I made that decision….not the fish.

And, as relatively new as pursuing trout and redfish with topwaters and crankbaits is, I have already benched some super lures that did not deserve such disrespect. I cannot remember the last time I threw a Cordell Jumping Minnow or a Storm jointed Thunderstick and they were my “go to” lures for years.

The list of retired winners is endless and there is no doubt that lure manufacturers would have it no other way. From their standpoint, there is always a better color and yet one more new lure that out performs all others. The quality of the materials involved in making a quality lure has significantly improved as has the ability to incorporate lifelike patterns and colors, but a topwater is still a topwater and a crankbait is still a crankbait and so on.

The bottom line is that the majority of those lures that worked forty years ago will still work just as well today. My bow compartment packed with boxes of “better choices” had produced only six fish and the two youngsters had an ice box full of fish that couldn’t resist an old chrome-blue back Spin trap.

“The proof is in the pudding!”

Another nice slot red gets a second chance!

Colburn: Fishing they are buried somewhere deep in one of my fresh water tackle boxes.

I don’t even know if they are still available in area fishing tackle departments, but we just caught the heck out of school bass with them when I was still guiding on Toledo Bend. They were also deadly on white perch when they would make that initial move to shallow water in the early spring.

The Spin Trap is a quarter ounce Rat-L-Traps with only one treble hook and a small willow leaf blade on the rear of the bait. They can be fished from top to bottom and they obviously attract most everything that swims. Our water

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logged Louisiana anglers said they caught the two stripers schooling across from the public launch on Simmons drive, but caught all of the other fish bouncing the bait off the bottom in 10 to 15 feet of water.

I don’t think it happens as often to saltwater fishermen as it does to bass fishermen, but how many productive lures do you have tucked away in the garage that you no longer use for no good reason. That Spin Trap was a perfect example.

I can go back further than I care to recall, but I could shrink wrap the neighborhood with bags of plastic worms I have never even opened.

There was never a sound reason to quit using

Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game Feb. 4 The 5th Annual Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the BCHS gym.

All former basketball players who lettered one year in the varsity program are encouraged to attend and/or play.

Those interested may contact Coach Knight at tony.knight@bridgecityisd.net or call 409 735-1644.

Hunter Education Safety Class set for Feb. 6 Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Safety Class Field part will be held on Monday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Orange.

Participants are required to complete the home student computer sections, print completed tests and bring them to the class. To register or for more information, please call Danny Odom at 409-883-8118.

This class is not just for hunters, but anyone who handles firearms can benefit from it.

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Kaz: Texan’s Jacoby Jones held in check beautifully by Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips’ game plan.

Houston’s young and tenacious defense held the Ravens in check most of the game, with Flacco scrambling for his life on numerous occasions. He was sacked five times and a hurried during most of the game.

A pair of rookies, defensive end J. J. Watt and linebacker Brooks Reed, combined for five sacks, 20 tackles, five quarterback hurries and four tackles for losses to lead the way for the Texans’ defense.

The offense was led by running back Arian Foster’s 132 yards on 27 carries and the Texans’ only touchdown while often-injured wide receiver Andre Johnson hauled in eight passes for 111 yards.

Foster had 95 yards rushing in the first half. The playoff record for yards rushing against the Ravens in a game was 91 by Tennessee’s Eddie George in 2000.

“We did the one thing we couldn’t do to come in here and win,” Texans’ head coach Gary Kubiak told the Houston Chronicle after the game. “We had four turnovers, and then you don’t give yourself a chance. Right now, with our football team, if we don’t turn the ball over, we are pretty tough to beat.”

Owner Bob McNair said, “This was an unbelievable season. We made so much progress. It hurts to lose, but we’re going to learn from our mistakes and move on. I think our fans fell in love with this team this season. I think they appreciate what we’re able to do. We’ll be back next season and we’ll be even better.”

The home team emerged victorious in the first seven playoff games during the past two weekends until Sunday’s final game at Green Bay where the 15-1 Packers discovered like the Texans did that mistakes cost victories.

They were upset at Lambeau Field 33-20 by the rapidlyimproving New York Giants.

The other upset last weekend occurred at Candlestick Park where the San Francisco 49ers surprised the 3-point favored New Orleans Saints 36-32 and will host the Giants in the late game Sunday for the NFC championship as a 2 ½-point favorite.

The 49ers won the right to continue in the playoffs when quarterback Alex Smith fired a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Vernon Davis with nine seconds left in the game.

It appeared the Saints had pulled another game out of the fire when quarterback Drew Brees connected with 6-6 tight end Jimmy Graham on a 66-yard scoring bomb with 1:37 left, putting New Orleans in front 32-29.

In Saturday’s late game, New England quarterback Tom Brady didn’t give Tim Tebow a chance to pull his magic act for Denver as the Patriots rolled up 35 points in the first half and glided to an easy 45-10 victory over the Broncos. The Pats are favored by 7 ½ points over the Baltimore Ravens Sunday.

It appears the Las Vegas Boys expect New England to be playing San Francisco in Super Bowl XLVI. However, this Korner believes that the red-hot New York Giants will pull off another upset Sunday in a high scoring game and win 34-28.

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We’re not sold on New England either, but Brady should pull them through 27-23.

KWICKIES… The collegiate basketball world seems to be dominated by a pair of undefeated teams with Syracuse topping the Men’s Top 25 Poll with a 19-0 record going into Monday’s game against Pittsburgh. The Baylor Lady Bears are the No. 1 team in the Women’s Top 25 Poll with a 17-0 mark after cruising past the Texas Lady Longhorns 76-55 last weekend.

Some high school football fans were critical of Craig Stump leaving a good head football coaching job at West Brook High School for a similar post at Atascocita High School. But it was far from a sideward move, getting away from that wacky BISD and working for the Humble ISD. At least he will have access to a field house and weight room facilities, unlike that halffinished mess he’s leaving behind.

The American League champion Texas Rangers have been talking with free-agent slugger Prince Fielder in hopes of inking him to a 2012 contract. From this Korner it appears the Rangers’ biggest problem in the scenario will be Fielder’s agent Scott Boras who usually wants the whole galaxy when you’re just offering the moon.

JUST BETWEEN US… Former West Orange-Stark miler Michael Defee finished 20th in Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon.

The Vidor resident covered the 26.2 mile course with a time of 2:35:11, compared to Tariku Jufar’s winning time of 2:06.51. Orange’s 70-year old marathon enthusiast Kenny Ruane had to skip this year’s event because of an aggravating foot injury but plans to be back next year. He has run in 24 Houston Marathons and would like to complete 25 before he retires from the sport.

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Just like the old saying “all good things must come to an end,” the 2011-2012 waterfowl season is almost over. This weekend will be the final chance for hunters in Louisiana while Texas duck and goose hunters will have one more week to finish as their season ends on Jan. 29.

For plenty of local hunters it feels like the season already ended as this crazy weather pattern has made staying on the birds a challenge. Hunters who have been willing to put in the scouting time and be flexible are still shooting their birds but they are certainly working for them.

Without a doubt the hunters who are locked in on a freshwater pattern are having the most success. After the last round of thunderstorms and rain the saltwater marshes seemed to just empty out as the birds headed for the prairies and other areas that were holding fresh water.

One of the best bets has been along river bottoms where water levels took a much needed jump after the rains.

The freshly flooded areas have been magnets for good concentrations of mallards, gadwall and of course wood ducks. Finding an area that’s holding these concentrations is like finding a gold mine and it certainly takes some effort so don’t think it will be easy. Use all the resources available like satellite photos, other maps, and good old fashioned burning gas and covering ground.

Closer to home it almost seems like September as the numbers of teal in the area have helped fill straps for many hunters. Through-

out the season there have been waves of teal come into the area for a few days and then seemingly over night vanish.

This last big influx of green winged teal that showed up has almost taken up residence they’ve been here so long. With no really major cold conditions in the immediate forecast the teal should hang around for a while longer and hopefully stay until the season ends.

With the final few days staring hunters squarely in the eye now may be the time to make that hunt or try something different you have been putting off all season. Put standard decoy spreads and techniques aside and try something new like using fewer decoys. A simple spread of just a few decoys often will produce some amazing results, especially during the last weeks of the season when the birds get extremely skittish.

Going easy on the calling also helps out as well. Limit yourself to soft calls or whistles and leave the aggressive hail calls alone. Also think about not even calling at all when birds are headed towards your decoy spread, if they want in there leave them alone, no extra calling necessary. If the ducks pass you by then give them a call, that’s a much more natural presentation.

As we count down the days until the season officially ends it’s hard to believe how fast it’s gone by. Every year is remembered for something and this one will certainly be no different. Hopefully the final days of the regular will help us to remember that this season was a good one. Take advantage of the final week because it will seem like a lifetime until teal season rolls back around.

Hunter Education Safety Class set for Feb. 6 Staff Report

For The Record

Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Safety Class Field part will be held on Monday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Orange.

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History in the making: The Ghost towns of Orange County

Mike Louviere For The Record

For most people, the mention of a ghost town brings to mind an image of a street of falling down buildings on a dusty street, broken glass in the windows of long closed stores, and tumbleweeds blowing in the wind, and dust inches thick all over everything. The ghost towns of Orange County are not that type of ghost town. They tend to be acres of overgrown land with, at best, the foundation blocks of a few long gone buildings hiding in the weeds.

Lemonville, also known as Lemon, was located on what is now Farm Road 1130 in northern Orange County. The first development of the site was in 1898 with the construction of the Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway. The town plat was filed in 1901 and the Lemon Lumber Company, owned by Alexander Gilmer, began to buy town lots from William Manuel. In 1902 the post office was opened with Cornelius P. Ryan as its first postmaster.

In 1900 the mills were cutting over 30,000 board feet per day. In 1901, Gilmer installed new equipment and the production increased to over 100,000 board feet per day.

After Gilmer’s death in 1906 the mills were run by others, including the Miller-Link and Peavey-Moore lumber companies. The locally available timber was cut off and market prices dropped and the mills were gradually shut down. In 1928 the post office shut down and the town was eventually abandoned. The population at one time had numbered 300.

Echo was founded in 1880.

The Texas and New Orleans Railroad was being run from New Orleans to Houston and the Louisiana Extension Railroad Company was given the task of building the last link of the railroad, crossing the Sa-

A group of men in a saw gang stand together amongst trees holding two man cross-cut saws near buckets of ice water.

Photograph of a worker in a rice field at the Kishi Colony.

bine River. The land immediately east of Orange had been found too swampy for the railroad, so the site was pushed north and east of Orange. The site was named Echo because the railroad sounds “echoed” through the swamp.

A quarantine station had been established in 1880, but the town plat was not filed until 1903. By 1930 the quarantine station had been removed and Echo had become an industrial site with about 15 dwellings.

The T&N.O. Railroad be-

came the Southern Pacific Railroad and Echo served as a freight yard. 1965 saw construction of the starting point of the Sabine River and Northern Railroad. This line would be the connector for the Southern Pacific to the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway and would service the timber industry of the region.

In 1964, shallow draft commerce on the Sabine River at Echo was 219,000 tons. Much of that trade was due to the Alpha Portland Cement Company plant being built at Echo.

Maps in the early 1980s showed a church and two businesses. Echo was by then within the city limits of Orange. In 1990 Echo reported a population of 25.

Terry was located at what is now the junction of the Southern Pacific Railroad and Farm Road 1135, 13 miles west of Orange and 11 miles east of Beaumont.

Terry was probably named for J.L. Terry, an official with the Texas and New Orleans Railroad. The railroad had been built on a section of land awarded to the T & N.O. in 1860. The first railroad from Orange to Beaumont was abandoned in 1863. It was rebuilt in 1876. The first post office was built in 1877.

In 1884, a post office, named Pearl, was established. A revised town plat was filed in 1887 and the post office was renamed as Terry Station. By 1889 Terry Station was closed, leaving only the main Terry post office.

French Acadians had settled in Terry in about 1860 and in Sept., 1877 completed the second Catholic Church built in Southeast Texas.

The Reverend W. H. Crawford, a Methodist circuit rider, was pastor of Terry’s Methodist church in 1881.

In 1892, rice farming had begun in Orange County, and about half of the farming was done at Terry. In Nov., 1892, 70,000 pounds of rice was shipped by rail to a New Orleans mill.

By 1898, the Terry rice farms were irrigated by the Cow Bayou Canal Company and the Des Moines Canal Company.

In Feb., 1898, 135, 260 pounds of rice was shipped by barge from the Bland rice farm on Cow Bayou.

In 1908, Kichimatsu Kishi established the Kishi Colony at Terry. Kishi imported Japanese rice farmers and truck farmers and had a very prosperous farm until the produc-

tion of rice was halted by the intrusion of salt water, partly from the discovery of oil at the Oilla Field and the development of the field beginning in 1913. Kishi recovered from the irrigation problem by switching from rice to vegetables.

Also in 1913 in an attempt to cash in on the Orange lumber boom, C.E. Slade founded the Terry Lumber Company and established a sawmill at Terry. The lumber company went bankrupt in 1917, and the mill was dismantled and moved away.

Terry was never more than a

rural community with a peak population of about 200 in the years 1900-1915. By 1939, the population was about 40 and the post office was discontinued. In the mid-1970s only a few scattered rural residences remained.

Loss of timber and other economic changes caused people to move into Orange and other surrounding towns.

What has been left behind are only a few physical signs of occupation, but to those who lived in those towns are many memories of the days when the towns were occupied before the ghosts took over.

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Girl Scouts: celebrating 100 years U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Special To The Record

This year the rich history of the first 100 years of Girl Scouting will be celebrated across the country. Girl Scouts USA, with the help of dedicated parents, volunteers and staff, develops important qualities of leadership and service in young women, and encourages families and communities to invest in our country’s future leaders. Girls Scouts was founded to empower girls and to help teach important values like honesty, fairness, courage, compassion, character, sisterhood, confidence, and citizenship. Those founding principles are as important today as they were in 1912.

Through the Girl Scouts organization, girls are encouraged to pursue four goals: developing their full potential; relating to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; developing a meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide for sound decisionmaking; and contributing to the improvement of society.

The invaluable qualities and skills that Girl Scouts develops in young women have propelled Scouts to the top of virtually all industries and professional fields. Girl Scout alumnae include Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander Lieutenant Colonel Eileen Collins, comedian Lucille Ball, television host Katie Couric, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Lady Laura Bush. More than twenty of NASA’s career astronauts have been former Girl Scouts.

In fact, the first American woman to spacewalk was a former Girl Scout, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan.

It is no surprise that eighty-two percent of high achieving alumnae believe that Scouting influenced their success.

Today, more than 50 million women in the United States are Girl Scout alumnae, including my colleague Barbara Mikulski, the senior U.S. Senator from Maryland. When Barbara was first elected to the Senate in 1987, she was one of only two female senators. Twenty-four years later, there are 17 of us women serving in the U.S. Senate. Barbara would be the first

to say that many of the experiences she had as a Girl Scout have been invaluable in meeting challenges and opportunities she has faced throughout her life, particularly during her long and distinguished career in the Senate.

Like many Texans, I, too, am proud to count myself among the ranks of former Girl Scouts.

As a Girl Scout alumna, I have made it a priority to give back to this organization that has made such a difference in my life. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of serving as the Honorary Chair of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Alumnae Association and as the honorary Senate Co-leader of the Congressional Girl Scout Troop, with Senator Barbara Mikulski.

To recognize the valuable role Girl Scouts play in our society, the Senate recently unanimously passed my resolution in honor of their 100th anniversary convention that was hosted in Houston.

In 2002, when my female Senate colleagues and I published the book “Nine and Counting,” about our life experiences and how we overcame obstacles, we agreed unanimously that all the proceeds from the book would go to the Girl Scouts organization. Most of us had been Girl Scouts and we knew firsthand about the leadership qualities that it instills in young women.

For a century, Girl Scouts has fostered courage, confidence, and character. Today, the possibilities are limitless for young women. They are living in a world of opportunities that may have been unavailable to their mothers and grandmothers. And I am honored to be a part of an organization that empowers young women to pursue their goals – no matter how high.

By instilling a sound foundation of positive values, developing a sense of service, and facilitating creative decision-making, the Girl Scouts continue to help develop girls into model citizens and leaders in our communities, our country, and the world.

Hutchison, a Republican, is the senior U.S. senator from Texas and Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Sabine FCU presents ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ to Orange County High Schools Staff Report

For The Record

Rachel Scott was the first victim of the Columbine High School shootings on April, 20, 1999. Thirteen people lost their lives that day, and the world witnessed what bullying could lead to. Rachel made an impact in the lives of many during her life by showing kindness and compassion, but even after death she is changing the lives of people across the world.

Rachel believed that her life was going to impact the world and touch the hearts of millions of people. Shortly after her death, her father, Darrell Scott, found an essay that Rachel had written that said she hoped she could start a chain reaction of kindness by helping others.

Darrell and his wife created the Rachel’s Challenge program and have since gone around the world honoring their daughter’s life. It is a nonprofit, non-political, non-religious organization dedicated to advancing with integrity the primary mission of equipping and empowering students and adults to create a permanent positive culture change in their school, business,

and community.

On Nov. 14, 2011, Sabine Federal Credit Union invited representatives from six school districts, local law enforcement, and local city and county officials to experience Rachel’s story firsthand from her father, Darrell Scott.

He spoke about Rachel’s life and how her random acts of kindness to her peers at her school made such a huge impact. Sabine Federal Credit Union is making the first step in starting a chain reaction by making a corporate donation to fund the program for all six high schools in Orange County.

Orangefield High School is scheduled for Jan. 23. Community Christian School and St. Mary Catholic School are combining and are scheduled for Jan. 24. Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School is scheduled for Jan. 25. Vidor High School is scheduled for Jan. 26. Bridge City High School is scheduled for Feb. 1, and West Orange Stark High School is scheduled for Feb. 2.

To learn more about Rachel’s Challenge, please visit www.rachelschallenge.org.

Chuck Young Alumni Classic scheduled for Feb. 11 Staff Report

For The Record

The Bridge City Baseball Program will host the Chuck Young Alumni Classic along with an Alumni Homerun Derby on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Cardinal Field. The Home Run Derby will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will cost $20 to enter. The game will be held a noon. Game shirts

will cost $10. Any former Cardinal baseball players interested in participating in either event please contact Chris Moore at chris. moore813@gmail.com All former Bridge City Baseball coaches are welcome to come out and see their former players. For more information visit the BC baseball website at http://bridgecitycardinalbaseball.webs.com/

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First Baptist Church Orangefield

St. Henry’s to host parish mission St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, located at 475 West Round Bunch Road in Bridge City, is having a parish mission from Sunday, Jan. 22 through Wednesday, Jan. 25. They will have a morning service Monday through Wednesday at 9 a.m. and the evening services (Sunday through Wednesday) will be at 7 p.m. The priest giving the mission is Fr. Cedric Pisegna, a Passionist priest based in Houston.

FBC of Orange to host DiscipleLife Classes First Baptist Church of Orange will be conducting DiscipleLife Classes for adults beginning Wednesday, Jan. 25. Classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. Classes include “Read the Bible for Life,” a Beth Moore study of James, and “Recovering the Power of Christianity.”

For more information about taking these classes, contact Todd Beasley, minister of spiritual development at the church office, 409-886-7461 or todd@fbco.org.

Community Christian School announced students awarded Academic All-State in volleyball are: Ivey Benoit, Haley Brack, Lauren Jackson, Samantha Leifeste and Madalyn Tran-Reno.

Fellowship Baptist Church to celebrate 19th Anniversary

Fellowship Baptist Church of Bridge City turns 19 this year and to celebrate they are hosting a weekend of concerts for their members and the public. The celebration will start out on Friday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. with the men’s quartet “Four Told” from Sulphur, La. On Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. “The Master’s Men” from Silsbee will perform. Then on Sunday, Jan. 22 Nikki and Brandon Hanson will lead the Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to stay for lunch because John and Trina Bickham will finish out the Sunday celebration after lunch.

The members of Fellowship hope invite the community to celebrate their anniversary with them and enjoy a weekend with the joy of music. Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 1965 Miller Dr (FM408) in Bridge City. For more information, please call 409-735-9511.

Christian Women’s Job Corps to host spring classes Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC, “offering a hand up not a hand out”), serving the Golden Triangle will be having Orientation Day at the Orange Site, located at 2300 41st Street, (room # 37) Orange, TX 77630 with Spring Classes resuming on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.

The organization, which was started in 1997, has had a tremendous success rate of helping women from all walks of life improve that their quality. We have been in the Golden Triangle since 2005 and the modern Orange site is a wonderful job skill site, offering free of charge, job skills such as computer skills, resume writing, interview techniques, job etiquette, business and banking, crafts, as well as a Bible study, with a graduation ceremony complete with certificate at completion.

Each student will also be assigned a personal mentor to accompany them in their journey to wholeness. For more information, please call 409-883-9100.

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Community Christian School congratulates Ivey Benoit, setter, and Lauren Jackson, outside hitter, for being named to the Second Team All State.

Community Christian School’s Jacob Trevino received an award as Academic All State in football.

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

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

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

Cowboy Church of Orange County 673 FM 1078 Orange 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Men’s group: 7 p.m.

Mondays, Ladies’ group: 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

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

Apostolic Pentecostal Church IH-10 at Highway 62, Orange (409) 745-3973 Sun. Morning at 7:30 a.m. on A.M. 1600 KOGT Radio Sun.: 2 p.m. • Tues: 7:30 p.m.

24 Hour Prayer Line: 409-779-4703•409-779-4702

Back to God Fresh Anointing Ministries 1011 10th St., Suite 108, Orange 409-779-3566•409-883-0333 backtoGodnow@gmail.com www.backtogodfreshanointingministries.com Pastor Gerald Gunn Co-Pastor Pearlie Gunn Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Tues. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

Men of Valor & Women of Warfare classes on Thur. 7 p.m.

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502 Sixth Street 409-886-7466 Pastor: Rev. John Warren Dir. of Fine Arts & Music: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Dir. of Youth & Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux Sunday: Worship in the Chapel: 8:15 a.m., Celebration Service in Praise Center: 8:55 a.m., Sunday School for all ages: 9:50 a.m., Worship in the Sanctuary: 11 a.m., UMYF & Methodist Kids: 5 p.m.

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Sunday Worship

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Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

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First Christian Church of Orangefield 4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Miracle Restoration Revivals Church 608 Dogwood St., Orange 409-883-5466 Residing Pastor Rev. Larry Doucet Founding Pastor Rev. Tunney Vercher Sr. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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

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

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, Orange 409-882-0862 Ruth Logan Burch, Pastor Sun. Morning 10 & 11 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6 p.m.

Gospel Singing first Friday of the each month.

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

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 18, 2012 • 9B

Shangri La to host 17th Annual Community Trash-Off STAFF REPORT FOR THE RECORD

For the 17th consecutive year, the Orange community is invited to work together on beautifying the streets of Orange and the banks of Adams Bayou by picking up litter during the Annual Community Trash-Off. This event, sponsored by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Orange Lions Park, which will serve as headquarters for the Trash-Off. The Community Trash-Off began in 1995 as an effort to clean Adams Bayou and has expanded to include more than 60 streets throughout APARTMENTS VERY NICE AND CLEAN BC 2/1, carpet, CA/H, kitchen has pantry & lots of cabinets and bar, all appliances, small dining area, 1 Lg bedroom and 1 small bedroom, Lg. utility room w/ W&D connections & storage, bath has built-in vanity, all blinds, ceiling fans, No pets, concrete parking & patio, $625 monthly + elec. & water, $300 dep., call for an appointment to se @ (409) 735-6277 or 6261968. (ss) THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS IN BRIDGE CITY ARE OFFERING A MOVE-IN SPECIAL for January, water/ sewer & trash included on these units,ALSO leasing newly constructed 1/1 apartments w/ dishwasher / washer and dryer included! Monthly rents start at $550 - $725, please call for more info at (409) 735-7696 or 474-9731.

Orange, Pinehurst and West Orange. In 2011, this program collected over 16,000 pounds of trash from roadways and waterways. With much of our area ultimately draining directly into Adams Bayou, cleaning the streets helps keep Adams Bayou free of litter.

Individuals, organizations, businesses and families are encouraged to sign up their teams early for the Trash-Off. Teams consist of 3-5 participants and are limited to adults and children age 12 and older.

All stations must be supervised by an adult. Volunteers may bring gloves; however, gloves will be provided at the event. Shangri La will provide trash grabbers and garbage bags for all volunteers, and

surrounding. Located in the Bridge City School District with convenient access to Orange, Port Arthur and Mid-County areas, we are close to all area refineries! Covered parking, washer/dryer connections are provided. We supply your City of Bridge City water, trash & sewer! Please call today and ask about our move-in special!

Move-in by January 31st, 2012 and we will take $250.00 off of your first month! Call to make an appointment for your personal tour! 409-988-5754.

DOUGLAS OAKS LOCATED at 604 Douglas Street in Bridge City, now has 1&2 bedroom opening. Enjoy comfortable living in a quiet, secluded surrounding. Located in Bridge City school district with convenient access to Orange, Port Arthur and Mid-County areas, we are close to all area refineries. Garage/Covered parking, washer/dryer connections are provided. We supply water, THE VILLAS AT COW Bayou trash & sewer! Please call today located at 3650 Fish Hook in for your personal tour! 409-988Bridge City, now has 1$2 bed- 5754. room openings! Enjoy comfortable living in a quiet, secluded BC BRICK DUPLEX APT.,

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For more information on participating in the Annual Community Trash-Off, call 409-670-0803 or visit www. shangrilagardens.org to download a participation form.

Forms may be returned via email to chutchison@shangrilagardens.org, via fax at 409-670-9341 or in person at the Admission Window at Shangri La. Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information about Shangri La, call 409.670.9113 or visit www.shangrilagardens.org.

volunteers with small personal boats are needed to help pick up trash out of Adams Bayou.

Those working along Adams Bayou in personal boats may receive, if desired, a disposable suit to help them stay clean.

After the trash pick-up, all volunteers will regroup to enjoy complimentary pizza and soft drinks for lunch at Orange Lions Park, where prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded to teams for their efforts. If your business or organization would like to make a donation for this event, contact Christin Hutchison at 409-670-0803 or chutchison@ shangrilagardens.org. Items may also be dropped off at the Shangri La Admissions Window.

West Orange – Cove CISD will conduct training on Wednesday, Jan. 18 for individuals interested in becoming volunteers for the District.

Training will be offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Carl Godwin Auditorium. Interested individuals need only attend one session.

For more information, contact the Public Information Office at 882-5627.

Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game set for Feb. 4 The 5th Annual Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the BCHS gym. All former basketball players who lettered one year in the varsity program are encouraged to attend and/or play. Those interested may contact Coach Knight at tony.knight@bridgecityisd.net or call 409 735-1644. Mr. Pearson will be in attendance and he would thoroughly enjoy seeing all former basketball players and other students of Bridge City High School.

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Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax Committee applications re-released Staff Report

For The Record

The Orange County Hotel/ Motel Tax committee has rereleased applications for nonprofit entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the County’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. The earlier release contained an error that limited the application to “501(C) (3)” organizations and should have been to any “501(C)” organizations. Any 501(C) organization in Orange County that attracts visitors to Orange County, Texas can make application to the committee. Any organizations that have already submitted applications do not need to resubmit their application.

There are a number of restrictions by state law as to how the funds can be utilized.

First, the funds must be used in a manner that encourages overnight visitors to Orange County. Secondly, expenditures must fall within one of the following categories.

1. Convention Centers and Visitor Information Centers: the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operation and maintenance of convention center facilities or visitor information centers, or both; 2. Registration of Convention Delegates: the furnishing of facilities, personnel and materials for the registration of convention delegates or registrants; 3. Advertising, Solicitations and Promotions that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry: advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists and convention delegates or registrants to the county; 4. Promotions of the Arts that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry: that the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, sculpture photography, graphic and craft arts, motion picture, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution and exhibition of these major art forms, 5. Historical Restoration and Preservation Activities that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry: historical restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitation and promotional programs to encourage tourists and convention delegates to visit preserved historic sites or museums.

6. Sporting Event Expenses that Substantially Increase Economic Activity at Hotels: Expenses including promotional expenses, directly related to a sporting event in which the majority of participants are tourists who substantially increase economic activity at hotels and motels within the county.

7. Certain Portions of Sporting Facilities: Expenses for a certain percentage of a facility’s patrons that are directly contributing to increased local hotel activity.

8. Shuttle Services for Convention Activities: Shuttle services for an event is an eligible expense provided the shuttle services begins or terminates at a local hotel facility.

Applications can be downloaded from the Orange County Economic Development Corporation web site at www.orangecountyedc.com.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at the OCEDC offices; 1201 Childers Road, Orange, Texas 77630 or interested persons can call the OCEDC offices at 409-8837770 and have an application mailed to you. The Hotel/ Motel Tax Committee will review the applications and hold

a public hearing in February.

The committee will then make recommendations to the Orange County Commissioner’s Court for expenditure of the funds.

One major project that will be considered for funding will be the CHAMPS project to be located on Highway 1442.

This proposed facility was the focal point for the passing of the tax. This will be a multimillion dollar project that will serve many uses for Orange County. It has not been determined how much of the tax funds will be dedicated to that project. All remaining funds will be dedicated to the various projects around Orange County.

OC youth participate in Rotary Leadership Conference Staff Report

For The Record

Twenty-two local individuals participated in the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) leadership conference January 6-8, 2012 at the Pineywoods Encampment in Woodlake, Texas. This program, sponsored by area Rotary Clubs in District 5910, provides high school students with leadership enhancement opportunities as well as team building exercises.

Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club sponsored the following: Bridge City High School representatives Zachary Cole, Nicholas Portacci, Craig Sterling and Sydney Shepard; Orangefield High School students Luke Johnson, Reagan Ficken, Macy Hamil-

ton, and Elizabeth Newell; and Community Christian High School representatives Lauren Leger and Melanie Benoit. The Orange Rotary Club sponsored the following: Little Cypress Mauriceville students Julian Edwards and Lacy Woodard; and West Orange Stark High School representatives Julius Krolley and Darylyn Pollard.

Three area high school seniors served as Alumni Leaders for the three day event: Karli Anderson of Bridge City High School, Robert Ehrlich of Orangefield High School and Kyle Herfurth of Little Cypress High School. Local educator Ryan DuBose returned for his seventh year at RYLA and served as the Adult Leader for the counselors and alumni trainers.

Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary President-elect Jason Wagoner and Orangefield Interact Club sponsor Bridget Luna Trawhon attended as chaperones. In addition, two men who were instrumental in the establishment of RYLA in District 5910, Ronnie Hutchison and Charles Atkinson served as adult leaders for the weekend’s events.

The adults at RYLA invited Luke Johnson and Zach Cole to return in 2013 as camp counselors and Macy Hamilton is an alternate. In addition, they also selected Robert Ehrlich out of the 24 counselors to return next January as one of the four adult trainers. He was presented with a $650 scholarship to use at the university of his choice.

Robert Ehrlich stated, “I

thoroughly believe in what RYLA does for its participants -- teaching optimism, enthusiasm, logical reasoning and most of all what it means to truly be a leader. I am humbled and honored to be invited to be a part of it once again.”

According to Reagan Ficken, “RYLA was life-changing for me. It made me realize that my sole purpose is to be a leader, but that leadership is not about me, but moreover, others. RYLA has shown new avenues in my life that I would have never seen, but avenues that are totally worth pursuing. I am incredibly thankful to all of the Rotarians and the Clubs that made RYLA possible, and helped me to be a leader in a world that is desperate for them.”