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County’s AgriLife program reports boon in services Ritter is over the 4-H program. Currently, there are 95 members amongst four different clubs with 41 leaders. Many of the youngsters participate in

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This week the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service presented its annual report to commissioners. The County Extension office offers great services to the citizens of Orange County for no or very low cost. They not only offer classes on agriculture, but also have a very active 4-H program, classes on nutrition and diabetes awareness. Christina Ritter and Fallon Foster, Orange County Extension Agents elaborated on the services offered this year and introduced interns and volunteers that have helped implement those programs for their feedback. This year the department of-

local livestock show and currently the popularity of the shooting sports clubs are overtaking the agriculture clubs according to Ritter. “Shooting

Sports is one of the top 10 4-H projects offered in the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program,” stated the report. “Thirty-eight percent of youth

‘Tis the season in BC Christina Ritter and Fallon Foster, Orange County Extension Agents.

fered 200 various educational programs and had 20,000 participants, plus 200 curriculum enrichment participants. They have a huge volunteer staff of over 100 people that contributed 5,459 hours for a value to the community of $123,209.

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for December at their Monthly Networking Coffee on Dec. 9, hosted by Bridge City ISD. Alexus Henry was chosen as the Bridge City High School Student of the Month and Jacob Buckles was chosen as the Orangefield High School Student of the Month. Bridge City High School Student of the Month, Alexus Henry is the daughter of Shelly Smart and Aldrick Henry. Alexus is ranked 5 of 178 with a GPA of 4.64. Alexus’ clubs and organizations include: National Honor Society two years and cheerleading – 2011-2012 and 20142015. Alexus’ community service includes: Relay for Life,

Cheer Clinic, Basketball Camp Volunteer, BCHS Freshman Orientation and Concession Stand Worker. Joseph R. Blanda, Biology/ Athletics Department, said “Alexus Henry is one of the finest female students who has ever attended Bridge City High School. She excels at sports and is an outstanding student in the classroom. Always cheerful, this young woman is truly an asset to our school. Therefore, it is with great pleasure to nominate Alexus Henry as Student of the Month.” Daniel Auchenbach, Science Department, said “When the term “student athlete” is mentioned, the shining example has to be Alexus Henry. Her exemplary performance in the classroom and on the field is

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Representatives from Wellspring Credit Union pose for photos during the Bridge City Christmas Lights Parade on Saturday. PHOTOS: Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

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Alexus Henry, center, is seen with her mother Shelly Smart, BCISD administrators and Lee Reeves representing BCCC. An old fire truck chugs it’s way along the parade rout as Bridge City students wave to the crowds during the 6th Annual Bridge City Cristmas Lights Parade.

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Student of the Month from Orangefield HS is Jacob Buckles seen here upon receiving the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Award.

in Orange County are enrolled in the Shooting sports Program,” it says. John Bilbo, the man in charge of the shooting sports program said that one of the different from pryor to him taking the lead two years ago, “ We only shot February through August. We have a lot of kids now thanks to Christina pulling in a bunch of home schooled kids. Last fall we extended the season and shot year round, except in the fall, we only shot once on month just to give some of the kids that didn’t play football and other sports, something to do. That went over very well,” said Bilbo. “We shot every week now, year round.” He said they took 13 shooters to state this year. “We continue to grow. At least every two weeks a new kid shows up,” he said.

The 6th Annual Christmas Lights Parade attracted hundreds of spectators of all ages on Saturday. Along with Santa and Mrs. Claus the parade featured a host of floats decorated by local businesses and various organizations. Winners of the float competition are as follows; Best Overall was the Polar Express by Sabine Federal Credit Union, First Place went to Toys For Tots, Second Place was

BCISD Transportation and Third Place was Bridge City Automotive. Best Decorated Vehicles went to; First Place, Angies Cardinal Cleaning Service; Second Place, Jeepers4Jesus; and Third Place was Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens. Dance winners were the BCHS Strutters, Fine Day Friesians and Thayer Dance Academy in that order.

Soon Texans will be able to have another way to make their license plates all their own. This week it was announced that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles board approved the addition of a star symbol as an option for all personalized specialty license plates in the state. The star can be used in any position where a number, letter or other icon might normally be used. Texans can already add a Texas silhouette, heart, period or dash onto their personalized plates. Can emojis be very far behind? It’s a brave new world, people. Will one day police be in hot pursuit of a 2017 Honda Fit with the license plate Praying Hands, Smiling Face, Lipstick Kiss, Thunderbolt? President Steve Farrar with MyPlates, which sells the customized plates in Texas, says that emojis are not on the horizon in Texas. Other states, he notes, now allow dollar signs and “@” symbols. Texas could be a bit behind the curve, but anticipate plenty of people wanting the new stars on their plates. “The star is synonymous TEXAS STARS Page 3A

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Crude oil at 5-year low, gas prices dropping Staff Report For The Record

Crude oil prices accelerated their sixmonth slide Monday, plunging to fresh five-year lows after a key investment bank bear-clawed the energy market, a major producer slashed its drilling and exploration budget by more than 20% and fresh reports pointed to slowing global economic growth. USA Today reports that he 4% drop in crude oil prices crimped Wall Street, pushing the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down 0.7% to 2060 and igniting big losses among already hard-hit energy producers and oil patch stocks. The latest drop in oil is likely to fuel fresh cuts in gasoline prices in the weeks ahead, saving consumers, shippers and airlines billions. Oil prices have yet to find a bottom. “We’re in a tailspin,’’ said Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at the Oil Price Information Service. “The world is facing a possible glut of oil in 2015. Consumers typically paid $470 billion-$480 billion for motor fuel between 2011 to 2013. We’re on track for about $449 billion this year and likely to pay $75 billion to $100 billion less next year.” Gasoline prices, averaging $2.67 a gallon nationwide — vs. $3.26 a year ago — are likely to fall to about $2.50 before year’s end, Kloza says. West Texas Intermediate crude — the

current levels. ConocoPhillips (COP), the world’s fifthlargest energy company, announced plans to slash capital spending by about 20% and reduce spending on development energy drilling by 23%. China, the world’s secondbiggest economy, said November exports grew at a lower-than-expected 4.7%, while No. 3 Japan said its economy shrank at a larger-than-expected 1.9%. As North American production climbs and more supply comes from oil-rich states such as Libya and Iraq, oil futures are likely to remain relatively low for at least the next year, perhaps even longer. Futures contracts point to crude oil prices remaining below $70 until 2017, Essner says. Production cuts and geopolitical risks could prop up or push oil prices higher before then. But for now, oil “is in a bear market that hasn’t found its bottom yet,’’ Essner says. Brian Milne, energy editor at Schneider Electric, suggests crude could fall below $60. Like other analysts, Milne has repeatedly slashed energy prices. “In the middle of the summer, I was looking at gasoline maybe below $3.10 a gallon and $2.75 by Thanksgiving. Now, we’re probably going below $2.50. Prices have come down hard,’’ Milne says. Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in oil and energy services stocks. After Monday’s losses, they’re off as much as 90% from 52-week highs.

benchmark for U.S. oil prices — ended at $63.05 a barrel, down 4.3%, its lowest close since July 2009. Brent crude — which reflects the broader, global market — sank 4% to $66.10, its lowest since September 2009. Since peaking at about $107 a barrel in June, West Texas crude has dropped more than 40%. “It’s just the path of least resistance right now,’’ says Tamar Essner, lead energy analyst for NASDAQ. “Until the market senses that (investors) don’t need to be long crude, it’s going to go lower.” Monday’s plunge was nowhere near last month’s Black Friday sell-off, when oil prices sank 10% after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) couldn’t agree on production cuts. The damage was widespread, roiled by investment bank Morgan Stanley, which said in a report that while OPEC production holds and U.S. production surges, Brent crude could fall to as low as $43 a barrel in the second quarter of 2015, a 35% drop from

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AgriLife reports growth One hundred ten youth participated in livestock projects. The Orange County 4-H program will continue to work with FFA teachers, the Orange County Livestock Association and the 4-H livestock committee to plan for a livestock clinic series beginning n May and ending in September. They also plan to expand the shooting sports program, training at least six more shooting sports coaches and starting an Orange County shooting sports committee to provide more opportunities to mem-

bers. Texas AgriLife Extension office also introduced the egg to chick program to students from St. Mary Catholic School and Vidor Elementary Schools. A total of 42 students were evaluated. This year Ritter plans to implementing a teacher training for teachers, principals, parent volunteers and anyone else interested in participating in the program. The hope to get the program implementing in all the elementary schools in Orange County.

“It’s a matter of delivering eggs to them, delivering incubators, training the teachers on the steps to look for and how to work with the eggs,” said Ritter. Another important program under the guidance of Foster is the Diabetes Prevention, Awareness and Education. Their goal is to educate individuals and assist them with prevention and control of Diabetes by sharing information through educational classes and cooking demonstrations. Hand in hand with that is the Better Living for Texans/Nu-

BCCC awards students second to none. It was my great pleasure to have Alexus as a student and watch her blossom into a wonderful person.” Alexus’ future plans are to attend the University of Texas at Arlington participating in

the track and field program and studying biomedical engineering and then attend medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. Orangefield High School Student of the Month, Jacob Buckles, is the son of Julie Dix-

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on and Ottis Pinder. He is ranked 4th out of 136 with a 4.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. In community service, has volunteered at Adaptive Sports for Kids, OHS Music Boosters concession stand, Meals on Wheels and participated in the HOBY Alumni Leadership for Service Challenge and received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Fred Cascio, Dual Credit English and honors Spanish teacher, says, “Jacob has been in my class either Spanish or English, for three years. He is an excellent student, and I am always more than pleased with the quality of his work. He has an admirable work ethics, and he is always willing to do what he must not only to succeed but to excel.”

trition Education program that teaches mostly low income families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), more commonly referred to as food stamps. Susan Garrison oversees that program for the county. Over 3,000 Orange County residents were reached through nutrition education. Garrison plans on increasing that reach in 2015. One of the biggest events for Texas AgriLife Extension each year is the Senior Citizen Rally Day. Each year they host this day of fun, food and health information/education. This year was the 45th annual event theme “Feeling Good Fiesta. Over 430 people attended. Vendor booths numbered 53 and

Jamie Campbell, social studies teacher, says, “Jacob is a dependable, hardworking student. I’m very happy to have him on the UIL Social Studies team.” Kevin Credeur, band director, says, “Jacob has been and is one of the hardest working and devoted students I have ever encountered. He is involved in so many organizations and is able to give each attention. Jacob also is a positive example of how a person should treat others. It is an honor to be a part of Jacob’s life.” In the future Jacob plans to attend either the University of Texas at Austin or Stephen F. Austin State University and pursue a degree in biochemistry to eventually enter the medical field as an ob/gyn.

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over 85 people volunteered their time to make the day a success. In agriculture, there is a very active Master Gardeners group that assist in educating the public on various aspects of agriculture. Classes this year included landscaping, plant propagation, vegetable gardening, fruit and nut trees and bee keeping. The bee keeping classes were so popular they began a year long project teaching people everything about maintain-

ing and caring for a hive, pest control, harvesting honey and wax. The Master Gardeners have contributed 1909 volunteer hours with a value to the community of $43, 086. The county also has a Master Naturalists programs that works on ecosystem protection, water conservation and wildlife habitat management. The Master Naturalists contributed 1146 volunteer hours with a value of $25, 853.

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alright. *****Woody Carter turns 6-years-old Dec. 15. He shares birthdays with grandmother Patsy Carter.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Jack Douglas “Jackie” Harmon, 75, passed away Dec. 9, at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston. He was born in Orange March 13, 1929, to a pioneer Orange family. Ovie and Rosalie Harmon were his parents. At age 16, Jackie started in the used car business and later owned Harmon Chrysler dealership. He and his brothers, Corky and Don, purchased the Chevrolet dealership in 1969. He served as president for 20 years. He was preceded in death by son Rocky Lynn Harmon. Survivors are his wife of 57 years Jerry Nell, siblings Carlton, Don and Tom, sisters Janie Holton and Cynthia Fisher, children Sherry, Tim and Michael Clay Harmon.***Robert Bucklin, 64, Bridge City councilman, died Dec. 13. Arrangements are pending at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.***Nelry M. Prince, 80, of Orangefield died Dec. 8.***Olga Balodis, 100,of Orange died Dec. 7.***Willie Ann Tinsley, 92, of Orange, died Dec. 10.***Pat Snyder, 52, of Orange, died Dec. 7.***Clarence A. Folsom, 77, of Mauriceville, died Dec. 10.***Heather Marie Lonidier Sizemore, 32, of Orange, died Dec. 7, in an auto accident.*****Beverly Frederick was honored for 25 years of service to Orange Savings Bank.*****Mark Dunn writes feature story on Orangefield Oil pioneer Paul Cormier and the boom-town era celebrated in Cormier’s museum collection. The museum is scheduled to open in January. An oilfield jail house, turn of the century saloon and oilfield boarding house are just a start of what will be on display. Cormier, 85, has collected historic items of the 20th century oilfield establishments that will fill twin 60X180 buildings. WO-S MUSTANGS PLAY LIKE CHAMPIONS The Mustangs of West Orange-Stark have played almost flawlessly over the last couple of games. Coach Thompson and his coaches came up with just the right game plan and the youngsters executed it. The boys stayed focused and didn’t commit the errors that had haunted them in the past. If the Mustangs can continue to avoid the foolish penalties and turnovers they will prove they can play with anyone. The onthe-field coaching by the staff throughout both games was very impressive. They made just the right calls and adjustments that were called for. Filling in for injured players by the younger boys has also been impressive. With their backup players, the Mustangs haven’t missed a beat. The Mustangs meet Sinton in the semi-finals Friday at Rosenberg. If the Mustangs play like they have in the last two games it’s a good bet they will be playing for the state championship. Special thanks to Mari Elen Jacobs who has done a great job covering the Mustangs, both in writing and photos, throughout the season. We look forward to her next two reports. First let’s put it on Sinton and then go meet the last challenger. *****Before I move on, let me correct an error in last week’s column. On a piece I did on Pearl Harbor the date read Dec. 7, 1943. How those things happen I don’t know but the correct date is Dec. 7, 1941. Anyway now that the record is straight I must move on. Plenty to do in a short time. I would be proud if you came along. I promise it won’t do you no harm. JERRY WILSON REMEMBERED We were sorry to learn of the death of Jerry Wilson, 71, who passed away Dec. 2. He was one of the unique characters that we’ve known down this road of life. Jerry upset many apple carts and didn’t care whose cart is was. He had the nerve to express his convictions publicly, different than those who would go behind your back in the dark of the night. Jerry was always above board. Radical in his beliefs, over the years we often clashed, but in the latter days came to understand each other. We decided neither was going to convince the other so we pooled our knowledge of what we agreed on. Jerry had more nerve than Bob Steele, a tough movie cowboy in my childhood; he didn’t back away for any man and would fight a buzz saw. He was a colorful guy and you may not always have liked the paint he used but had to admire that he wasn’t a phony. He was a Republican long before it was cool. He ran for County Commissioner as a Republican long before people voted for the Party instead of the candidate. He nearly pulled off an upset as the only local Republican candidate on the ballot. He would approach anyone, tell them his name, no one was a stranger to Jerry Wilson. He was often considered acting like a fool but he was no dummy, extreme mostly but also very wise. His actions often meant to provoke but he knew what he was doing. It worked. I can attest to that. You either liked Jerry are you didn’t. It didn’t seem to matter to him which you chose. Jerry did a lot of good in civic matters while rowing his own boat. Many of us will never forget how our paths crossed. I’ll never forget him as being unique, stubborn, honest and just a little off center from the rest of us. To his wife Judie, the children and their families, we send our sincere condolences. May he rest in peace. Where ever he’s at he will try to convert the place to the GOP. Please see obit. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004 LSC-O to graduate 109 on Dec. 17. Troy Johnson, assistant district attorney, a native of Orange and graduate of West Orange-Stark, will be the guest speaker at commencement ceremonies. (Editor’s note: Today Johnson is County Court at Law Judge.)*****The Bridge City Rotary Club, formed in 1974, is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The club chartered with 25 members. Gerald Pesson was first president, Roy Dunn first recipient of the Paul Harris award. The dinner will be held Dec. 17, at the Bridge City Community Center. Charter members were Dr. David Olson, Bill Nickum, Roy Dunn, Dr. Joe Majors, Jerry Pesson, Doug Harrington, H.D. Pate, Butch Lusignan, Jimmy Hanson, Dr. Carlyle Dotson, Joe Fields, Louis Linder, Barry Weisman, Neil Bond, Hershel Mulligan, Bill Weisman, Tim Leiby, Don Castille, Paul Eason, Rev. Ed Robinson, Bubba Hubbard, Bobby Smitherman, Don Cole, Wilson Roberts and Gene Guillotte. (Editor’s note: I count 10 of those young members that have died since the club was charted 40 years ago. The Bridge City Rotary Club is still very active and meets each Thursday at noon.)*****BCISD is in search of a new superintendent. Sam Lucia, outgoing superintendent’s last day is Friday, Dec. 17. Asst. Joe Chenella has been named as the interim superintendent. Chenella says he does not want to move up to the position full time but is willing to serve as interim until someone is hired. Chenella said Bill Ortego has been hired by the school board as search consultant to find a new superintendent. Feb. 21, 2005 is the date set to fill the position. *****Junior Matt Leinard wins Heisman Trophy. Adrian Peterson, freshman, was chosen #2; Jason White, last year’s winner, came in #3; Utah quarterback Alex Smith, #4 and Reggie Bush,USC teammate of Leinard, was #5.*****Kirk and Shirley Roccaforte were in a motorcycle accident which sent Shirley to the hospital. She underwent surgery on her hand and suffered a broken leg. Kirk was banged up and bruised but we understand he is

35 Years Ago-1979 Keeping the Cajun heritage alive and sharing it with newcomers to the area, W.T. “Boss Cajun” Oliver embarks on second Gros Boucherri. The Boucherri was a gathering of Cajun families in Louisiana to butcher and share their hogs. It’s a traditional winter event because, before the days of refrigeration, pork would spoil quickly. Cajuns never wasted anything edible. From pork they got cracklins and shortening. Besides cooking, the shortening was used to preserve pork meat in a jar by pouring it over the meat. As long as the air didn’t hit it, the meat would congeal and not spoil. Among the guests were new incoming Orange Chamber president Harmon Beauchamp and wife Mary, Lawrence and Ethel Foux, Bob Boudreaux, G.C. Fells, Ann Oliver was chief hostess. Other helpers and eaters were Ann Lieby, Bill and Martha Hughes, Roy and Phyllis Dunn and Carolyn and Frank Riddick. Out-of-towners were Jack Pevin and Bill Minert of Dallas, Bob Anderson, of Ohio and Van Grady from Mississippi. Two hundred and fifty guests attended Oliver’s hog killing and feast which was a big success.*****On Jan. 1, at the stroke of midnight, pretty Vicki Drake Curtis will become Mrs. Frank Brown. By the way, they are still married and living in Kansas. *****John Edgerly broke a bone in his foot at basketball practice, knocking him out for the season.*****Dedication of a historical marker and plaque for Claiborne West Park was held last Saturday at the soon-to-be-open park on Cow Bayou off of IH-10.*****Al Barbre is basketball coach at Bridge City. The leading scorer is David Ess. He also leads in rebounds. *****A few of the students on the Bridge City principle’s honor roll in the 12th grade: Billy Bryant, Louis Garriga, Darrell Gurney, Barbara Hryhorchuk, Shelly Pate and Paul Zoch; 10th grade,Georgia Fleming, Brenda Berry and Fred Zoch; 9th grade, Frank Angelle, Cheryl Pesson and Tammie Waddell. *****Tony Dorsett, of the Dallas Cowboys, became only the second NFL running back to rush for over 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. The other was John Brockington, of Green Bay. Dorsett has lost only one fumble in over 200 carries. *****The lovely Inez Hearne celebrates another birthday this week. Louis Dugas will celebrate on Dec. 12., Diane Prince on the Dec. 14, Todd Murdock turns 16 on Dec. 15.***** Former sheriff Chester Holts and Iva will celebrate 52 years of marriage on Dec. 19. R.J. and Marty Conway celebrate on Dec. 12, Betty and Corky Harmon celebrate their special day on Dec. 14.*****This week, Carl Thibodeaux and his crew will be moving the West Orange Pharmacy to a nice, new building next to the office of Dr. Jones. A FEW HAPPENINGS Todd “Big Daddy” Landry tells us it’s going to be a good year for crawfish. Samplings have been running very high counts. That’s good news for all of us Cajuns and those folks who would like to be. Right now, Big Daddy’s is selling crawfish tail meat. Nice, large, fat, already clean tails ready for holiday cooking. See ad in this publication and call to place your order. These crawfish are local, home-grown crawfish, not dried out China ones.*****A big New Year’s Eve shindig will be held at the V.F.W. in Orange, featuring G.G. Shinn, Jivin Gene and friends. It’s going to be one heck of a big party. See advertisement in this publication for more information. Make your reservations now. *****We ran into Lamar “Co-Co” Hardin last week. His daughter had brought him to Robert’s to feed his face. The old guy is looking good. Might-near 90 years ago, Co-Co was born on the Vermillion River at Abbeville, in a houseboat made out of a barge. The barge made its way to Orange where they lived on the Sabine River. They were docked at Market St. until they moved into a house. *****We were sorry to hear about the death of Jim Austin, who was a former Orange Olds/Cadillac dealer for many years. He was a prince of a guy. *****We are glad to report that Don Harmon has been moved to Baptist Beaumont rehab unit. He’s improved but still deep in the woods. Our prayers are with him.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day: On Dec. 10, our longtime friend who we haven’t seen in way too long, David Claybar celebrates. David has always been one of my favorite people and his wife Peggy is a jewel.***Also celebrating on Dec. 10 are Cindy Briggs and Michelle Watson. They share birthdays with celebrity chef Bobby Flay, 49 and actress Susan Dey, 61, and Raven Symone, 28.*****Dec. 11, finds the “First Lady” of Starks Lucy Hanks celebrating another one, also Leslie Lyons, Rob Clark and Kent Sarver. They join Secretary of State John Kerry, 70, actress Rita Moreno, 82, Jermaine Jackson, 59 and Mo’Nique, 46.*****On Dec. 12, Shelby Hebert, Daniel Bates, Scott Deroune and Joel Fruge celebrate. They join Bob “The Price is Right” Barker, 90 and singer Dionne Warwick, 73. *****Kristy Kidwell, Hazel Smith and Dennis Lee all celebrate on Dec. 13. They join singer Taylor Swift, 24 and Alabama’s Randy Owen, 64.*****On Dec. 14, CPA Keri Michutka, Kandy Sartin, Danny Blacksher, Diane Bertrand and Hannah Carpenter all celebrate. They join actress Patty Duke, 67 and Astros’ Craig Biggio, 48 in celebrating. This would also have been our late friend Doug Harrington’s birthday. *** Dec. 14 is also Betty and Corky Harmon’s 58th wedding anniversary. *****On Dec. 15, the “First Lady” of Bridge City Shirley Roccaforte celebrates. Also having a birthday are Maac Hughes, Amanda Webb, Ken Pittman, Imogene Bland and Melanie Richter. This would also have been former Record editor Robert Hankins’ birthday. They join actor Don Johnson, 64 and Tim Conway, 80.*****On Dec. 16, our buddy

James Brabham celebrates as does a special gal Elizabeth Uzzle, also Kitty Martin, Carol Allen and Michelle Gephart. They join ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, 64, actor Benjamin Bratt, 50 and Liv Ullmann, 75.*****We were sorry to hear that Margaret Louviere was admitted to the hospital for a few days after her 97th birthday Nov. 29. We wish her a speedy recovery. *****It was time to release the CIA torturing report and put that behind us. Push the reset button. Water boarding and other torture of captives is not who we are as a country. That bad period was in the Bush Administration, when Dick Cheney, Don Rumsfeld and Scooter Libby were running the torture chamber. The world needs to know the United States will not allow it. President Obama ended it when he came into office. *****Diesel Durkin is home after a little over a year in a special care facility. He will still need special care but thank God he’s home for the Christmas Holidays. *****Sen. Ted Cruz is at it again. He’s trying to use the Congress that he controls, to shut the government down. He’s a bad apple who has no influence with his Senate colleges. He is Sen. Joe McCarthy reincarnated. On Dec. 2, 1954, the US Senate passed a resolution condemning Joseph R. McCarthy, saying, “He had acted to senatorial ethics and tended to bring the Senate into dishonor and dispute.” Cruz has been very much as bad and the Senate should handle it. *****Norris Brandon is not a happy camper after someone jumped the back fence and stole his entire award winning persimmon crop. Norris raises large, beautiful persimmons, gives them special care year round and passes the fruit out to his friends..*****Carlos Vasek, TCU’s biggest fan ,is not happy that TCU was dropped out of the final four. To put salt in the wound, they dropped TCU to sixth place behind Baylor.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week and at Robert’s next week for the last gathering of the year. Come out and enjoy the fellowship. Everyone is always welcome. *****Don’t forget the big community pep rally Thursday, 6 p.m. at the West Orange-Stark High School gym. Let’s give the Mustangs a big send off for Friday’s game against Sinton, 7 p.m at Guy K. Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Michelle Watson, Shelly Motts, Bonnie Hopperton, Sean Ureta, David Claybar, Monica Placette, Cindy Briggs, Karri Piccone, Jo Lynn Mott, Kent Sarver, Kristine Cortez, Jim Sands, Cody Caples, Terry Fall, Leslie Lyons, Cody Caples, Tara Fountain, Nathan Vogt, Rob Clark, Shelby Hebert, Zackery Anderson, Arielle Foster, Joel Fruge, Scott Derouen, Bonnie Albright, Daniel Bate, Melissa Poydence, Hazel Smith, Melinda Swares, Kristy Kidwell, Dennis Lee, Hailey Tally, Jenny Duncan, Keri Michutka, Ronald Escamilla, Kandy Sartin, Tim Fix, Danny Blacksher, Danny Prosperie, Dorothy Jenkins, Hannah Carpenter, Ken Pittman, Amanda Webb, Linda Easley, Robert Hankins, Imogene Bland, Jeff Harrington, Ken Pittman, Kenneth Pittman, Maac Hughes, Melanie Richter, Shirley Roccaforte, Alex Harner, Belinda Broom, Brent Burris, Craig Reynolds, Dale Armand, Kitty Martin, James Brabham, Michelle Gephart, Bobby Adaway, Carol Allen, Elizabeth Uzzle, Michael Terry and Natalie Nimitz. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Asa Comeaux’s boy Arnold was marrying Oris Boudreaux’s daughter Evalyn. On da day of da wedding Asa took his boy Arnold aside and tole him, “Wen you get back from you honeymoon, you got to lay down some rules. Let you wife know dat da man is da boss him, and he can do wat he wants to, and for her not to forget dat,you understand wat you Papa is telling you?” Arnold, him, he answer, “Yes sir, I’ll do dat, me.” Wen him and his wife got home from dere honeymoon at Holly Beach, Arnold say to his wife, “Look here, I got to lay down some rules rat now, me. I’ll be home wen I want, at wat time I want, and I don’t expect any hassle from you. Da man is da boss, him. Wen I get home I expect a good meal to be on da table, unless I tell you I won’t be home for supper. I’ll go hunting, fishing, boozing and card playing wen I want wit my good buddies and you better not give me a hard time bout it. Dose are my rules. You have any comments, hanh?” His new bride Evalyn look him rat in da eyes and say, “No, dats fine wit me Arnold, just understand dat dere will be sex here at seven o’clock every night, whether you here or not.” C’EST TOUT Cheaper fuel helps business; savings adds up to more hiring and investments. Airlines, repair services, freight haulers, farmers and manufactures could save billions of dollars a year. Airlines are the largest winners; jet fuel prices have fallen to $2.46 but don’t expect them to pass the savings to passengers. Prices for West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude oil fell to a five year low Monday to $63.05 a barrel. It seems that oil prices may continue to drop but there comes a point when too low oil prices could start hurting energy producing states. When I predicted, several months ago, that gas at the pump would go down to $2.50 a gallon, I believed that would be the bottom. The low prices are a boost to the economy. A big help to working families. Gas has dropped $1 a gallon in the past year, a big savings for customers. Nobody can say happy days are here again but the outlook is very good and has been steady for quite some time. The stock market is at record levels, unemployment is down and the deficit has fallen so far you don’t hear the “Talking Heads” mention it any more. Although bitterly denounced by Republicans at every turn President Obama’s economic and energy policies have worked. Now if the legislatures would pass a minimum wage and a highway bill, the middle class would be lifted and up to a couple million jobs could be created to improve our infrastructure. Happy days could be here again. What is likely to happen, because of the extremist in the Congress, is more gridlock paralyzing the government. Folks have a short memory. They forget whose party was in control when the economy crashed and burnt in 2007, the worse recession since the great depression. Today, we’re on a high note. We need to give credit where credit is due. *****Well, I’ve come to the end of another column. I give thanks to the Big Man for allowing me to still be able to do this and communicate with you. I thank you for the time you spend with me each week. Read us cover to cover and please, whenever possible, shop our family of advertisers who make it all possible. We’re locally owned and operated and strive to make our community better. Take care and God bless.

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Thank you

To all our sponsors, volunTeers and parTicipanTs The Orange County Sheriff’s Posse & The OCSP Special Angels Rodeo Committee would like to take a moment to say “Thank You.” to all of our Spectacular Sponsors, our awesome volunteers and most importantly our Special Angel Cowboys & Cowgirls for helping us have a very successful 1st ever Special Angels Adapted Rodeo. We hope and pray that each of you will be involved with us for many years to come. If we missed your name by chance we apologize but just know that all of you are special to all of us that just wanted to improve the lives of our special kids even if it was only for that day. We strive to promote our western heritage through the Sheriff’s Posse Organization each year with our annual rodeo and now we have grown by adding a brand new branch to our ever growing tree. Again we want to thank you all for helping us give 94 kids an awesome experience. Special thanks to Newpark Mats & Integrated Services for the use of their mats and to Britt Godwin and Earl Thomas for helping us with our Celebrity signatures and memorabilia.

The Orange County Sheriffs Posse Rodeo Committee

Madison and courTney edWards

loGan archer and Jesse WinFree

courTney chavin Won The earl ThoMas iii FooTBall Michelle Amajinonure Chineb Anaker Hayden Anderson Kathrine Aras Sue Arnold Lydia Batchan Clint Baxley Carter Beck Chad Bell Rusty Benoit Sandy Benoit Big Mike Christopher Bilbo Franya Blanton Teresa Blevins Jennifer Bodin Chris Bortner Jennifer Bossier Layton Baneff Rhandi Breaux

Butch Broussard Lee Anne Brown Brice Bulls Jimmy Bulls Matthew Bulls Sharon Bulls Chason Burch Chrislyn Burch Eddie Burch Lyndia Ffin Butchan Tommy Byers Esmerelda dCarlock Carlee Chaddrick Cade Cogbill Toni Cogbill Danielle Collins Judy Comeaux Robert Cormier Luckson Dauphin Chase Davidson

Ty Davidson Memphis DeJean Ashley DeLeonTiffawy Dillard Dylan Dixson David Dowdy Aimee Drake Kinlee Drake Jeffifer Caroline Josey DuBose Mike Eaves Lizzy Elms Shaylon ELms Steve Enabrit Emily Estre Beverly Evans Carter Evans Loralee Evans Tanner Evans Troy Fontenot

Volunteers Brenda Foreman Rose Frillou Christian Fuselier Susan Garrison Stephanie Granger Steve Griffith Elder Griffiths Vinny Hale Katye Harris Linh Hua Ruby Jackson Amanda James Tanner Jenkins Lydia Johnson Sherri Jones Tristan Jones Morghan Kelley Kevin R. Kelly’Dawanna Kibodeaux Judy Kreton

Jayme Kugler Erika Landberr Maggie LeJune Irma Zoe Lopez Emmi Lummus Hope Lummus Kierstie Martin Meagan Mathews Connie McBride Magen Mcdonald Lauren McGee Michael McGee Rachel McNeil Richard Minter Naomie M. Mitchell Brennon Moore Brody Morgan Patrick Morris Susan Neil Breah Nelson, Bre

lyndi Franklin and Teresa Blevins oF sTaBle spiriTs Norton Bryce Peasley Belinda Peltier Marissa Peltier Christina Perez Tony Phan Courtney Pina Paula Primeaux Lisa Reinecke Lisa Reuitly Kaycee Richard Patricia Richard Tyler Richard Leodal Richards Jeremy Ritter Bridget Roberts Stephanie Roberts Callie Sattler Misty Slaughter Chris Smith

Rochelle Smith Shelby Smith Cindy Sparkman James Sparkman Robin Stanton Radonna Stiltner Robert Stiltner Kelli Stokes Cheyenne Tant Antonieo Theal Juanita Theal Elder Thomas Mina Tio Alice Trahan Morgan TUcker Randall Vickers Trissa Vickers Bobby Walker Julie Walker Shiloh Walker

Joshua Welch Melanie Welch Cory Westbend Stephanie Westbend Joseph Wezuobu Cheryl White Grant White April Wiley Carol Winfree, Jesse Winfree Will WInfree Tina Wise Keith Wocasey Annie Wood Andrew Worthy Nick Wright Krsimir Wriston Jodi Young Shelby Young

Sponsors ELKS Lodge Members-Jefferson Co. Lamar State College-Orange Nursing Students LC-M Baseball Team & Coach Grif LC-M FFA LC-M National Honor Society LC-M HOSA LC-M Key Club LC-M TAFE Orange County Sheriff’s Alumni Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Members Orange County Youth Rodeo Association, Orangefield Robert’s Steak House & Meat Market Shriners, Galveston Stable Spirits, Vidor Homsis #3 Restaurant, Orange Krogers, Beaumont, Mrs. Johnny & employees Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Missionaries Josh Welch & Boy Scout Troup Hamshire-Fannett Cheer Leaders Orangefield FFA Members Orangefield Cheer Leaders Scott Fergerson , Allen Nations and David May From A.S.K. Gerald Burleigh, Photography J&M Photography Mike White, Photography Texas Border Line, Photography

Britt Godwin, Celebrity First Financial Bank-Orange & Mauriceville, Food Da Shak Bar-B-Que & Catering, Cooking SantaClausePhotography.com Epic Health Services, Lorenzo Argote Exe. Director Granger Chevrolet, Al Granger Cecil-Atkinson Motors, John Starnes Gen. Man., Orange Bobby & Devra Cormierc Sponsor & Volunteer Dr. David Olsen, DDS Bridge City Paul & Janice Kelly Radar The Clown Elwayne McCray, Clown Cat I Chesson, Clown OCARC New Park Integrated Mats & Services Stevie Breaux Sara Perry Don Morman - Wagon Rides Chipper Nance - Wagon Rides Bobby Ford - Wagon Rides Randy Plant - Wagon Rides United Communication Brian & Helen Bagley, Mechanical Bulls Christy w/ Golden Years, Lift Equipment Wayland Baptist University, Nursing Students

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Santa for Seniors seeking donations Santa for Seniors is in need of donations to make a diﬀerence in the lives of all nursing Home residents in Orange. By sponsoring the seniors this holiday season, you allow them to be presented with a beautiful gift set that includes hand cream, leg energizer, lip balm, grip socks, small shamp/cond and tooth

Winners of the Ronald Reagan Student Leader Award, from left, are Kirstyn Weatherly, Sophie Braud, Dr. Estes, Gabrielle Gonzalez, and Mckenzie DiLeo.

Four named Reagan Leader winners School administrators were notiﬁed recently that four Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students have been recognized as Ronald Reagan Student Leader Award winners. Sophie Braud, Mckenzie DiLeo, Gabrielle Gonzalez and Kirstyn Weatherly were presented Ronald Reagan Com-

memorative Coins and Certiﬁcates from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation by LCM principal, Dr. Terri Estes. According to the website, “e Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation oﬀers high school administrators a way to recognize outstanding high school students whose leadership, drive,

integrity, and citizenship skills are emblematic of our nation’s 40th President.” Qualities that are considered in the selection process include leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship, and participation in student government, athletics, and other extracurricular activities are emphasized.

The West Orange - Stark Middle School “Stampede Rocket Club” launched a number of rockets from the WO-S Middle School football field recently. The club, sponsored by Steven Singer, has introduced Rocket History to students. Now that student teams have experienced initial launches, they will begin to design and build their own rocket kits and predict results. Mr. Singer uses the Engineering Design process to encourage creativity and individual resources. West Orange – Stark Middle School Stampede Rocket club member Jordan Johnson watches a rocket lift off.

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St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior. Winners pictured are Nicholas Wilson, Louis McIntire and Thomas Abshire.

St. Mary Catholic School donates to the 20th Share Your Christmas food drive as part of their 20th Share Your Christmas food drive benefitting the Southeast Texas Food Bank. Check out the 8th graders from St Mary Catholic School in Orange; they donated and helped out. St. Mary Catholic School promotes giving back to our community and serving those in need.

brushes. ere are over 260 nursing home residents in Orange and many have no family. Your ﬁnancial donation not only gives gifts, it oﬀers hope. Show a senior that you care for them and make a donation today. All proceeds go toward Santa for Senior gifts.

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Santa is in Town this week and you have lots of opportunities to catch him Penny LeLeux For The Record Christmas is in the air as the holiday season is well under way. Santa is rumoured to be staying in Orange County this week. You can have breakfast with him this week and pizza with him next week. You also have several opportunities to help those less fortunalte. C.A.S.A. is hosting a Toy Drive for youngsters in foster care. You can buy a gift, give gift card or make a cash donation. They are hoping to have everything in by Thursday Dec. 11. You can drop cards or toys off at the CASA office located at 2120 Gloria Drive, Orange or you can donate online at http://

Bring a non-perishable food item per person to receive halfprice admission to that evening’s stroll. Food items benefit the local community. For more information, call 409-670-9113. Shangri La is located at 2111 West Park Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Not a holiday gathering, but a celebration nontheless-A community pep rally for the West Orange-Stark Varsity Mustang Football Team will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, in the WOS High School varsity gymnasium. The community is invited to attend and show your support for the Mustangs. The Mustangs will play Sinton Friday night, Dec. 12, in a Semi-final Round of the State Football play-offs. The game will be played at 7 pm at Guy K.

Youngster decorate the Lobby tree at OCP getting ready for Yuletide IV Thur-Sat. Curtain goes up at 7:37 p.m. Call for reservations RECORD PHOTO: Mike Louviere

www.gofundme.com/eblzwc just make a notation that it is for the CASA Toy Drive. Southeast Texas Hospice Annual Toilet Paper Tea will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday at the Hospice Office located at 912 W. Cherry Orange. The annual event was created to help stock Hospice’s shelves for the new year, thereby allowing their funds to be focused on patient needs instead of office supplies. Enjoy refreshments, visit with volunteers and learn more about Southeast Hospice, the only nonprofit hospice in the area, at the Toilet Paper Tea. Evening Christmas Strolls at Shangri La Begin Thursday night. Join them for special evening strolls to see new light displays and festive, community-decorated Christmas trees lining the pathways of Shangri La. Stroll Dates: Dec. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26 & 27 Explore the Children’s Garden decorated as a lighted “Candyland”. Great for the entire family! Admission: Members – Free; Adults – $6 per person; Children – $4 per person

Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg. Thursday also kicks of “Yuletide IV” presented by Orange Community Players, Inc. Dec. 11-13, at the OCP Playhouse located at 708 W. Division Ave., Orange, Texas 77630. The curtain goes up at 7:37 p.m. The theme this year is “Bells of Christmas,” a lighter, jazzier night of food, fun and Christmas cheer. Food will be served before the show starts, with dessert and coffee at intermission. Tickets are $20. Proceeds from the show are used for building expenses at the playhouse. Call the theater for res-

ervations. Listen to the lights continues this weekend beginning Friday at Pine Forest Baptist Church at 4800 North Main in Vidor. Drive up with your family, tune your radio to FM 103.1 then enjoy the music and light show! 2014 Season Schedule is: Friday-Sunday Dec. 12-14, and Dec. 19-26 (Family Nights are: Dec. 6 and 20) * 6:00 – 9:30 pm each evening * North Orange Baptist Church brings the Nativity to life with their “Village of the Nativity” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday North Orange Baptist Church has brought Orange County a live nativity for several years. It gives families the opportunity to share the experience of the birth of Christ, while also allowing children to see what life was like during that time. North Orange Baptist Church is located at 4775 16th St, Orange, TX 77632. For more information, call: (409) 8835678. Enjoy Breakfast with Santa 8-9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at the Old Orange Cafe benefiting River City Hospice Foundation. Tickets are $10/person and includes pancakes, bacon, fruit and drink of your choice. After breakfast, have your picture taken with Santa. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you miss old St. Nick there, you can catch him at Orange trade Days noon to 4 p.m. at 200 Turrett Saturday. Enjoy Hot Chocolate and Cookies and more activities for the Kiddies. Christmas in Orangefield will also be held Saturday. The Orangefield Cormier Museum will be open from 8-10 a.m. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. on Cormier Road off FM 408, traveling to 105. The parade will then turn left and travel to the schools, taking a right on Sandbar Road and ending at the Junior High The festival has relocated to the Jewel Cormier Park on 1442. Gates will upon at 11 a.m. The festival will continue until 5 p.m. Booths are still available for only $50. There will be a 60 foot zip line, Zorb rollers, bounce house, train rides and games. Scheduled entertainment includes Barbara Hickey and the Fanatics, Britt Godwin, Deep Creek Band, Studio C Dancers, Tiger Rock Martial Arts, Thayer Dance Academy, Orangefield Elementary students and more. “Fun family hometown festival; if you’ve never been, please join us this year,” Montagne said. “Please tell you family, friends, neighbors and neighboring communities as well.

For booth information contact Deena Van Pelt at 409988-5931. For information on the parade, contact Windee Jenkins at 409-988-8256 Visit Shangri La to participate in Christmas activities and see special sights designed for the entire family. Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus, create an ornament or make a wreath in our wreath-making workshop (a workshop fee applies). Beautifully decorated Christmas trees line the courtyard, along with other beautiful, seasonal decorations and flowers. The Children’s Garden becomes “Candyland” with a bright, colorful gingerbread house. Bring your family and your friends, and enjoy a Christmas experience for visitors of all ages! Included with general admission. Members free. Also on Saturday the annual West Orange High School Christmas dance and reunion is scheduled 8 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, at American Legion Post 49 on Green Avenue in Orange, Texas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a social until 8 p.m. Come dance to the sounds of the Ken Marvel Band and Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois. Tickets are $10. The dance is open to the public. There will be a cash bar. You are welcome to bring your on snacks. For more information contact Jimmy Guidry at 409-7382294 First Methodist Kids will present “Back to the Manger”

Meet Santa

at 6 p.m., Sunday, at the Praise Center located at the corner of 5th Street and Elm Street in Orange. This Caroling Adventure through time was created by Christy Semsen and arranged by Daniel Semsen. The youth will serve dinner at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from dinner go towards their annual angels and elves shopping trip.

$5 Picture with Santa Dave by: JNH Photography

Sat. DEC. 13 12-4 p.m. 200 Turret St. Orange Angel Tree for Teenage Foster Children

Hot Chocolate & Cookies Coloring Contest $5 Christmas Keepsake Booth Contest $1 Face Painting

Orange Trade Days DEC. 12-14

For more information: 409-883-4344

See festive trees

Make ornaments & wreaths

Dreaming of a Green Christmas December 13, 2014

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Included with general admission. Members free. Wreath-making workshop fee applies; Sign-up 409.670.9799.

Evening Christmas Strolls begin December 11, 2014 2111 W. Park Ave., Orange, TX 77630 409.670.9113 / shangrilagardens.org Program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. ©2014 All Rights Reserved.

PIZZA WITH SANTA 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17

Pics with Santa Your camera or ours

For more information call 409-886-7466 The Kiwanis Club of Orange Texas will host a traditional Bluegrass Gospel Revue featuring the Marksmen Quartet at 7 p.m., Dec. 15 at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Auditorium, 7327 Hwy 87N., Orange For tickets call 409-853-1867. Tickets are $11 advanced.

Pizza, salad, cookies and punch

Children Ages 0-12 Will Receive Gift Bag

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City

Nederland

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Pinehurst Gallery. The business is locally owned by Phyliss and John Nazworth. They frame most anything. Services include diploma framing, custom picture framing, shadow boxes and canvas stretching just to name a few things. Pinehurst Gallery is located at 2498 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite C, Orange.

Community Bulletin Board BC Knights taking orders for hams e Bridge City Knights of Columbus will be selling cherry wood smoked PIT (Partially Internally Trimmed) hams for Christmas meals. Advance orders must be placed with a KC member, or by email at bckcorders@gmail.com, by Sunday, Dec. 14. ese hams will be available for pick up in the KC Hall from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday, Dec. 24. e 7.5 - 8.5 pound hams are $50 each.

MB North Class of ’65 to meet

M.B. North High School, class of 1965 will meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at McDonald’s, 1710 N 16th St., Orange. For more information please contact Walter Lazenby or Peggy Lazenby at 746-2139.

Pancakes with Santa

Santa is coming to town and he is joining us for pancakes and a good cause. Santa Clause is coming to town to help raise money for the River City Hospice Foundation. Saturday, Dec. 13, join Santa at Old Orange Café with the kids to have breakfast. Tickets are on sale now and are $10 per person. Reserve your seats online at https://itrulycare.com/events/breakfast-withsanta. Seating is limited and an adult must accompany children. e menu includes pancakes, bacon, fruit and a drink of your choice. Following breakfast Santa will be available for pictures. Many thanks to the Breakfast with Santa underwriters Gopher Industrial, Granger Chevrolet, Old Orange Cafe and Southwestern Printing Company. River City Hospice Foundation, a 501(c) 3 was created to address the needs of patients who have no resources available to them. e contributions received are earmarked for the communities from which they came. Each fundraiser ensures that we come closer to meeting the needs of another patient. We believe that all patients who are eligible for hospice should receive hospice. After all, this is the time when quality of life matters most. For more information, call River City Hospice at 886-9977.

Christmas in Orangefield

Christmas in Orangeﬁeld will be held beginning at 11:00 am, Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Jewel

Cormier Park, Hwy. 1442 in Orange County. e Cormier Museum will be open from 8:00 -10:00 am, followed by the Christmas parade beginning at 10:30.

WOHS Christmas dance, reunion set

e West Orange High School annual Christmas dance and reunion will be Saturday, Dec. 13, at the American Legion on Green Ave. in Orange. Doors open at 6:30 pm, for a social until 8:00 pm. Music and dancing will be from 8:00 pm until midnight. ere will be a cash bar and snacks are welcome. Tickets are $10 per person. Music will be provided by Ken Marvel Band, with Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois. For more information, contact Jenny Guidry at 738-2294. e dance is open to the public.

BC/OF Ministerial Alliance open later

e ﬁrst Monday of each month, the Bridge City/Orangeﬁeld Ministerial Alliance will open from 5:00-7:00 pm for those who work and cannot get there during normal business hours. e alliance will be assisting people with food. e Ministerial Alliance is located at 285 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, and can be contacted at 735-8296.

BCLL offers online registration discount

Bridge City Little League is now oﬀering online registration for Spring 2015, with an early bird discount of $10 per child if you register them by Dec. 31. Coaches, umpires, and other volunteers may complete their application online also at this time. More information can be found at www.bcll.org.

Orange Community Bridge League

Join bridge players for games on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10:00 am, in the Orange Community Center, 103 N. 5th St. For more information, call 313-0266, or 988-9166.

Learn to line-dance

e Orange Blossom Dancers, hold a ladies dance class every Monday at the Salvation Army Gym, from 6:00-7:30 pm. e classes are free, except for a $2 donation to the Salvation Army. Beginning Oct. 6, a new beginner class is being oﬀered. Even if you have never taken a dance class, come and learn the basic steps and simple line dances. For more information, call Dayle GunnWeatherford at 313-0306.

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St. Mary Catholic School is honored to announce Melinda King as “Teacher of the Month” for December. Mrs. King was chosen by her dedication to her students and parents, her willingness to help others and her tremendous pride in St. Mary Catholic School. Mrs. King has a tremendous dedication to her job and a catholic education. Mrs. King was recognized during morning announcements at St. Mary school and received many special items with this reward including a reserved parking spot, teaching supplies and personalized snacks.

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Robert’s Meat Market and Steakhouse was recognized recently as the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Quarter. The restaurant was established in 1979 when they opened their first business on Simmons Drive. With a lot of hard work they were able to build a bigger store a few years later. Robert’s has continued to grow through the years and moved the business to the Pinehurst area where they has since built a Steakhouse with a banquet room. Robert has made many contributions to the Orange community. Robert has a loyal staff of employees and has stated “with good employees you can do anything”

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Breakfast Enchiladas EVYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;CAJUNâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;KITCHEN Evelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Brandon î&#x20AC;&#x201C;eâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Record When families gather during the holidays, the thing on most peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minds is food. We think of the turkey, ham, sweet potato pie and cranberry sauce. But who ever thinks of breakfast? Breakfast is essential to getting the day started right. In our house, we gather ďŹ rst in the kitchen and decide what we are going to eat as the ďŹ rst meal of the day. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big deal. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is is a perfect ďŹ x for those times when you have several people to feed and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really want to go through the motions of ďŹ xing the single dishes to make a plate. With Christmas just around the corner, these breakfast enchiladas will be a nice meal to serve and not worry about lots of cleanup time in the kitchen before preparing your lunch or suppertime meals.

Breakfast Enchiladas

Chocolate Crunch NANCYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;KITCHEN Nancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;McWhorter î&#x20AC;&#x201C;eâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Record î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipe is from a Gooseberry Patch Series of co okb o ok s and is titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Country Quick & Easy,â&#x20AC;? third printing, copyright O c t o b e r, 2013 Â It Each Gooseberry Patch cookbook is a collection of tried and true recipes, tips and craft ideas submitted by people throughout the U.S. and compiled together by authors JoAnn & Vickie (no last names given).Â I have several of their cookbooks containing easy to follow instructions.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e ingredients are usually available in your local grocery store.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is KEEPER recipe was submitted by Rebecca Santelli.Â Since my small freezer was not wide enough to accommodate the baking dish, I refrigerated it instead and that worked out ďŹ ne.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e recipe did not indicate what ďŹ&#x201A;avor of chocolate chips, I used milk chocolate chips.Â If I

prepare it again, I would like to try a diďŹ&#x20AC;erent ďŹ&#x201A;avor chip such as peanut butter or butterscotch.

Yummy Chocolate Crunch

1 sleeve saltines crackers 1 cup sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips Place crackers side by side, in a large 13x9 inch baking dish lined with aluminum foil, until bottom of dish is covered.Â In a small saucepan, bring sugar and butter to a boil; stir 3 minutes while boiling.Â Pour mixture over the crackers and spread with a spatula until all crackers are covered.Â Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges of crackers are golden brown.Â Immediately remove from oven, spread chocolate chips over all until melted.Â *Freeze for 2 hours.Â Break into pieces.Â Makes 12 to 14 servings *î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e dish was too wide to ďŹ t into my small freezer; instead I refrigerated them and that worked just as well. I liked what it said at the bottom of the page.Â I quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to vacuum â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til Sears makes one you can ride on.â&#x20AC;? Roseanne Barr

N. Orange Baptist Nativity brings birth of Christ to life î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is December the community and surrounding areas are invited to experience the Christmas story up close and personal as the church family at North Orange Baptist Church recreates the birth of Christ in ďŹ rst century Palestine. Â Over 100 church members are joining together again to bring â&#x20AC;&#x153;Village of the Nativityâ&#x20AC;? to the Golden Triangle area.Â î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e rain and cold prevented the church from oďŹ&#x20AC;ering this experience to the community in 2014, but during 2011 and 2012 the presentation saw almost 5,000 total guests walk through this outdoor encounter with history. Hear ďŹ rst hand from the townspeople about the newborn King as you walk through the town that ends at a manger scene. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e reenactment is complete with animals, music, and structured facades. Many volunteers from the church are dressed in costume to resemble biblical characters.Â Upon arriving in Bethlehem, guests will enter through the city gates protected by Roman guards because a census has been ordered to be taken in the area. Guests will follow various individuals from the village along a lighted path through this ďŹ rst

century recreation and come in contact with numerous sights, sounds, and smells that would have been experienced some two-thousand years ago. Â While walking along the path, you will see live animals, bakers, potters, basket weavers, innkeepers, and other various village folk who will invite you to take part in their special trade. In addition, children of all ages will be able to play and encounter ďŹ rst century childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e journey culminates where visitors see baby Jesus lying in a manager, surrounded by his parents, shepherds, and the wise men. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e production will be Friday, Dec. 12Â andÂ Saturday, Dec. 13, from 6-8 p.m.,Â to walk through this live nativity experience. Finish up the evening with a cup of hot cocoa, cookies, and some Christmas carols.North Orange Baptist Church is located just one mile north of I-10 on 16th Street (Highway 87) and is free to the community. Make â&#x20AC;&#x153;Village of the Nativityâ&#x20AC;? a meaningful part of your Christmas experience with your family this year.Â More info is available at www.nobcfamily.com or 409883-5678.

1 pound pan sausage, cooked and crumbled 8 flour tortillas 6 eggs 1 Tablespoon flour 2 cups half & half 4 cups crisp bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Heat oven to 350 Add sausage, 1 cup cheese,

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report OďŹ&#x192;cers from the Orange County SheriďŹ&#x20AC; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce responded to the following calls between Dec. 3 and Dec. 9: Dec. 3: Copper theft, 8565 N. Hwy. 62, Orange Dec. 4: Burglary of habitation, 135 Yeager Rd., Vidor Debit card abuse, 152 Milam,Rd., Vidor Found property, Elmira and West Bluff, Orange Dec. 5: Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 3008 Lawn Oak Dr., Orange Burglary of habitation, 1200 N. Linscomb Rd., Vidor Dec. 6: Burglary of motor vehicle, 10230 Ashford Chase Dr., Orange Traffic arrest, 915 FM 1131, Vidor/Lakeview Grocery Store Dec. 7: Disturbance, 163 Sharon St., Orange Dec. 8: Alarm, 2530 Arrow Ln., Orange Telephone harassment, 3321 Ancar St., Orange Medical, 12281 N/ Hwy. 62, Orange Disturbance, 7357 Lariet Loop, Orange Harassment, 7872 June St., Orange

half the bacon and stir to mix. Place 1/8 of mix into center of tortilla and roll up. Repeat until all tortillas are used. Beat eggs and ďŹ&#x201A;our, mix in half & half and pour over tortillas into sprayed pan. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is dish can be cooked, or covered and put in refrigerator until morning. Before baking, sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon over tortillas. Bake 35 minutes covered with foil. Uncover dish and bake another 10 minutes.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 10, 2014

MUSTANG INSIDER

• 1B

Two To Go: Mustangs head to state semifinals Meri Elen Jacobs e Record Putting on a show for a packed house, the Mustangs beat the LaGrange Leopards, 42-7, to advance to the semifinal round of the Class 3A state football playoffs. WO-S shut down LaGrange’s J.K. Dobbins and company, holding the Leopards to only one score and less than 250 offensive yards. e win puts the Mustangs in a showdown this Friday night with the 11-3 Sinton Pirates at Guy K. Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg at 7 p.m. with the winner playing for the state title. “We finally got over the fourth round hump. We played inspired football most of the game,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “I’m proud of the kids. ey keep looking forward. I’ve told them that they can’t be satisfied because this is the gateway to state.” e Mustangs took the field in front of a huge crowd that cheered the entire night and never looked back. “We would really like to thank our fans who have been great the last few weeks,” ompson said. “e kids and the coaches notice the fans and the cheering and we really appreciate that the town and people are rallying behind us at this time.” e fans had a lot to cheer about. On the third play from scrimmage, quarterback Jack Dallas handed off to Trey Baldwin, who jumped over a couple of Leopards before hitting the open field and taking the ball 55 yards for six. Hector Vela’s PAT was good and the Mustangs led, 7-0, with less than three minutes ticked off of the clock. e Chain Gang defense forced LaGrange to punt on three and out and just two plays later, Dallas found Trey Spencer streaking down the sidelines for a 50 yard touchdown. After Vela’s PAT, the Mustangs were up 14-0. LaGrange didn’t give up and moved the ball down to the 14 before Will Johnson stepped in front of a Dobbins pass to kill the drive. Two plays later, the Mustangs fumbled the ball back to the Leopards, but the Chain Gang defense held and LaGrange was forced to punt. On the Leopard’s next possession, linebacker Justin Brown snagged a pass from quarterback Aaron Janda. On the very next play, Dallas hit a wide open Deionte’ ompson for a 55 yard score. e Chain Gang again forded the Leopards to punt after three and out and the Mustangs struck one last time before the half when Trey Baldwin carried the ball in from five yards out for the score. e Mustangs led at the half, 28-0. “e offensive did a great job,” ompson said. “Jack had a great game. He threw well and we ran pretty well. Our kicker made all of his extra points.” During the first half, LaGrange’s touted Dobbins,

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Ticket Sales, Pep Rally for Mustangs

Quarterback Jackson Dallas hands off to junior Malech Edwards. Dallas completed 11 of 13 passes and threw for 3 touchdowns and 202 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

e West Orange-Stark (Visitors) vs. Sinton, Semiﬁnal Round Football game will be played Friday, Dec. 12, at 7:00 pm, at Guy K. Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg. Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic oﬃce the following days: ursday, Dec. 11, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm; and Friday, Dec. 12, from 9:00 am12:00 pm only. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. All tickets at the gate are $10. Directions to Guy K. Traylor Stadium, Rosenberg (4606 Mustang Ave. ) • I10 - W towards Houston • Merge onto I-69 S/ US-59 S/ Southwest Fwy. via Exit 770A • Take FM-762 exit towards Richmond • Turn right onto FM 762 Rd / FM-762. Continue to follow FM-762 • Turn left onto FM 1640 Rd. / FM -2218. Continue to follow FM 1640 Rd, which becomes Avenue I / FM-1640 • Turn right onto Horace Mann Ave (Horace Mann Ave is .3 miles past E. Stadium Dr. If you reach Radio Lane you’ve gone too far) • Turn right onto Mustang Ave. and stadium is on the right

Community Pep Rally

Kalen Garrett and Tre Spencer sack Leopard Aaron Janda for a loss. Spencer not only helped out on the defense but scored a touchdown and intercepted a LaGrange ball in the end zone. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

A community pep rally will be held ursday, Dec. 11 for the West Orange – Stark High School varsity football team. e pep rally will be held at 6 p.m. in the WO-S High School varsity gymnasium. e community is invited to attend and show your support for the Mustangs. e Mustangs will play Sinton Friday, Dec. 12, in a Semi-ﬁnal Round of the State Football playoﬀs. e game will be played at 7:00 pm at Guy K. Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg.

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 10, 2014

December means crunch time in the NFL Last weekend was the first time in many moons that the National Football League had seven games on its regular schedule featuring teams with winning records matched against each other. ese very important games occurred the first weekend in December, which usually is “crunch time” in the NFL and should help determine what teams have the best chance of reaching the playoffs, which begin next month. ere even were a few teams—including our Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys—who extended their fading playoff hopes with victories last week. e Indianapolis Colts, who went into last weekend with a comfortable two-game lead with four to play over the Texans in the AFC South Division, trailed the scrappy Cleveland Browns for 59 minutes and 28 seconds before quarterback Andrew Luck threw a one-yard touchdown pass to T.Y. Hilton with 32 seconds left to pull out a 25-24 win. e Colts’ timely victory kept their lead over Houston at two games instead of having Sunday’s game with the Texans at Indianapolis being for a tie for first place. e Texans had trouble in the first half with division bottom-feeder Jacksonville, but came through with 17 unanswered points to keep their playoff hopes alive with a 27-13 win over the scrappy Jaguars. e Dallas Cowboys, who rarely play well during the month of December, came up with an outstanding performance before a national audience ursday night at Soldier Field in Chicago and throttled the Bears 41-28 in a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicated. e Cowboys’ victory kept them within a game of the NFC East Division Philadelphia, which was stymied by the Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon 24-14 and their vaunted Legion of Boom defensive secondary. As a result of the Eagles’ loss, Sunday’s game with the Cowboys will be for sole possession of the division. e Pittsburgh Steelers upset AFC North Division leader Cincinnati 42-21 to keep their playoff hopes alive with an 8-5 record. e same is true for Baltimore, who upset the three-point favored Miami Dolphins 28-13 and joined the Steelers with an 8-5 mark, one game behind Cincinnati in the standings. e San Diego Chargers hosted the New England Patriots Sunday night and fell short 24-14 and dropped to 8-5, joining both Pittsburgh and Baltimore in keeping their playoff hopes alive. Other games involving teams with winning

records include division front-runners Denver, which nipped Buffalo 24-17 and extended their lead in the AFC West to two games over San Diego, and Arizona who nudged past Kansas City 17-14 to retain their slim one-game lead over Seattle in the NFC West Division. Green Bay had little trouble subduing the Atlanta Falcons in the Monday Night Game of the Week and retaining their one-game lead over Detroit in the NFC North Division. e biggest joke of the NFL has to be the NFC South that is led by Atlanta and New Orleans with dismal 5-8 records. Nobody can figure out what’s wrong with the Saints, except me. I guarantee most of the reason the Saints can’t win is two words— Rob Ryan, the defensive coordinator who is far from a chip off the old block of his dad Buddy Ryan. Oddly enough, there also are seven games this week involving teams with winning records, including both the Texans and Cowboys. Neither team can afford to lose, but both are onthe-road underdogs. Indianapolis is an early 6½point favorite over Houston while Philadelphia is favored over Dallas by 3½ points. Both the Cowboys and Texans have a player on their team who should be among the top candidates for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player awards. Dallas running back DeMarco Murray has led the league in rushing the entire season while the Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt is the league’s best defensive player by far and maybe the best one ever. His 14½ sacks so far this season is second in the NFL behind Baltimore’s Elvis Dumervil with 16. But both of these outstanding players probably will be edged out by a quarterback—either Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers or Denver’s Peyton Manning. Other big games this weekend that might make or break a team’s playoff hopes are San Francisco at Seattle, with the Seahawks a huge 9½-point early favorite, Miami at New England, Green Bay at Buffalo, Cincinnati at Cleveland and Denver at San Diego. KWICKIES…Houston Texans’ running back Arian Foster rushed for 127 yards on 24 carries in Sunday’s 27-13 victory at Jacksonville, breaking the 1,000 yard barrier for the fourth time in his career and collected his 32nd 100-yard game and the seventh this season, which is one more than Priest Holmes, putting Foster atop the NFL chart for 100yard rushing games by an undrafted player. Foster, who played at the University of Tennessee, wasn’t one of the 23 running backs picked in the 2009 NFL draft. And while on the subject of the Texans, wide receiver Andre Johnson, who left the game Sunday with a concussion, needs only four more catches to become the 10th player in NFL history with 1,000 receptions. Orange’s All-Pro free safety Earl omas with has been very instrumental in the Seattle Seahawks’ defensive success in which they have only

The Dallas Cowboys, led by quarterback Tony Romo, came up with an outstanding performance before a national audience Thursday night at Soldier Field in Chicago and throttled the Bears 4128 in a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicated.

allowed 20 points in the last three victories. Earl’s personal stats for the year include 71 tackles which is third on the team, 49 solo stops (second), 22 assists and two fumble recoveries, including the one he got Sunday against Philadelphia. Seven Texas teams and three from Louisiana will be playing in the upcoming bowl season this year. UTEP (7-5) gets things started in the New Mexico Bowl Dec. 20 against Utah State (9-4), Rice (7-5) plays Fresno State (6-7) Dec. 24 in the Hawaii Bowl, Texas A&M (7-5) takes on West Virginia (7-5) in the Liberty Bowl and Texas (6-6) plays Arkansas in the Texas Bowl, both on Dec. 29. TCU (11-1) is matched up with Ole Miss (9-3) in the Peach Bowl Dec. 31, Baylor (11-1) challenges Michigan State (10-2) in the Cotton Bowl Jan. 1 and the University of Houston (7-5) takes on Pittsburgh (6-6) Jan. 2 in the Armed Forces Bowl. Teams from across the Sabine River involved in bowl games include Louisiana Tech, LSU and Louisiana-Lafayette. One bowl-eligible team that was overlooked by the selection committee was UAB (6-6), probably because its president Ray Watts recently announced he was discontinuing the school’s football program. e decision to shut down the program came after cost projections in the spring “were

shockingly high”— like $49 million over the next five years. is week’s Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll remained unchanged for the first three places (Alabama, Florida State and Oregon) with No. 4 Baylor and No. 5 Ohio State each moving up one notch while No. 6 TCU for some reason dropped two spots. Michigan State remained No. 7, Mississippi State jumped two spots to No. 8, Ole Miss moved up four places to No. 9 and Georgia Tech came up two slots to No. 10. JUST BETWEEN US…e first week of December hasn’t stopped the golfers at Sunset Grove Country Club from coming up with some outstanding feats. Kenny Ruane made an eagle-2 from 55 yards out with a pitching wedge on No. 17 ursday. And just to prove that wasn’t a fluke, Kenny did it again Saturday on the Par-4 No. 11 hole from 145 yards with a five wood. And then within a half-hour Bob Hoepner hit a hole-in-one on the 130-yard Par 3 No. 14 hole with a six-iron. It was Hoepner’s first-ever ace, for which he received a check for $200 because he was a member of the Men’s Golf Association. Witnessing the ace was Craig Couvillion, Ken Ruane, Mike Durci of Shreveport, La. and yours truly.

The Record â&#x20AC;˘ Week of Wednesday, December 10, 2014

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MUSTANGS

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LaGrange's JK Dobbins had no where to go all night as the Mustang defense, led by Octavus Crosson and Trey Baldwin stuffed him from everywhere on the field. Dobbins went down with an injury in the second quarter, finishing the game with just 55 yards on the ground. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

Mustang Insider who entered the game with 2,176 yards and 37 touchdowns, went down with an injury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hate that the Dobbins kid got hurt,â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;at kind of limited both of our game plans.â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Mustangs ďŹ nished the game with two more touchdowns, and gave up one to LaGrange. Dallas hit î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson from 21 yards out, as î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson juked and jived through the Leopard defenders before hitting the end zone, late in the third. LaGrange tried to answer back, but Janda was picked oďŹ&#x20AC; in the end zone by Spencer. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e defense hit pay dirt in the middle of the fourth when Baldwin picked up a loose ball and returned it untouched 40 yards for the score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere are just four teams left in the state in our division,â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the most part we are healthy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mental game now. We have to ask ourselves, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Can I get myself ready to play?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Up next are the Sinton Pirates, a team that the Mustangs have never played and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know a lot about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;eyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a quarterback thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been starting since the ninth grade,â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a good live arm and is the top rated passer in their district. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s put up a lot of yards in the last two seasons, passing and rushing.â&#x20AC;? Led by quarterback Tyler Handson, the Pirates run out of the spread formation. According to î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson, they like to spread the ďŹ eld and have a bevy of wide outs in junior Mark Villareal and senior Ryan Murphy. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;eir main formations are Trips and No Backs and also use Cobra formation. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey like to open up the run for the quarterback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, they are playing good football,â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey played Yoakum early in the

season and got beat in overtime, but avenged them this pastÂ FridayÂ night, winning 35-21 to advance to the ďŹ fth round. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t underestimate them.â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Pirates remind î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson of last yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HuďŹ&#x20AC;man team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey do a great job of throwing the ball,â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to defend the pass and force them to run. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let Handson stay in his spot.â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Mustangs will prepare all week for 48 minutes of footballÂ on FridayÂ night. Please come and join the crowd and cheer on the team in the ďŹ fth round. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say enough about our fans right now,â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We very much appreciate the people following the Mustang parade.â&#x20AC;? Tickets will be on sale in theÂ WOS Athletic ofďŹ ceÂ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday,Â December 11,Â Â 9-12 andÂ 1-3pm and Friday,Â December 12 9-12pmÂ only. TicketÂ prices are $8 for Adults and $5 for students. AllÂ ticketsÂ at the gate are $10. To get to Guy K. Traylor Stadium, Rosenberg Tx (4606 Mustang Ave. ) take Interstate 10 West towards Houston. Merge onto I-69S/US 59S/Southwest Freeway via exit 770A. Take FM 762 towards Richmond.Â Turn right onto FM 762 Rd / FM-762. Continue to follow FM-762. Turn left onto FM 1640 Rd./FM2218. Continue to follow FM 1640 which becomes Avenue I/FM1640. Turn right onto Horace Mann Avenue (Horace Mann Ave is .3 miles past E. Stadium Dr. If you reach Radio Lane youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone too far). Turn right onto Mustang Ave. and the stadium is on the right. Please come out and support the Mustangs in the GATEWAY to STATE.

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4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Wade fishing might not suit everyone’s angling taste Austin Smith begrudgingly struggled with his waders while his youngest son, B.J., slipped over the side of the boat and his eldest son, Lon, repeatedly assured him that he was going to enjoy his first attempt at wading. We could not have asked for better conditions, but Austin could have cared less. “Waders were made for duck hunting and boats were made for fishing,” declared Smith. With both boys already in the water and casting, I helped him untwist his suspenders while explaining in general how all of this wade fishing stuff worked. “Don’t bother to get too detailed,” he barked while digging for the ringing cell phone buried somewhere deep inside his waders. “I could catch a state record trout and this will still be my one and

only wade trip!” We slowly headed in the opposite directions of his sons and it was immediately apparent that while he had no use for the wading approach it was not his first rodeo. His third cast with a Geaux Daley She Dog produced a classic blow up and he wasted no time bringing a fat three pound trout to hand. “Are we going to keep these nasty things,” he shouted in the direction of his two sons. He strung the fish and I noticed the first hint of a smile all morning. “I am a flounder fisherman,” he stated in mid-cast. “e boys are home from college and we have been wearing the flounder out all week. I lost my bet on the Saints this weekend and here we are slopping around in this mud. ey couldn’t be happier.” Wade fishing is obviously not

for everyone and the elder Smith is at the head of that list. He is fifty-one years old, has fished the Louisiana coast his entire life and has never seen any need to get wet to catch fish. We just caught the heck out of the trout all evening long while he spent the majority of that time sitting on the bow of the boat taunting his sons. “It’s really not as bad as I thought it would be ... its worse,” he whispered while I was cleaning their fish at the end of the day. “I got out of the water early because I had a leak in my left leg and my right boot was rubbing a blister on the inside of my ankle, but I enjoyed watching the boys.” I saw him toss his waders in the dumpster as they headed for the truck leaving little doubt that he had no intention of ever wading or betting on the Saints again. In all honesty I do not wade so much because I enjoy it as because I am convinced that it affords me the best opportunity of

catching more big trout than any other approach. Talons and Power Poles have narrowed the gap for boaters, but there is no substitute for standing in one spot and quietly making repeated casts to an isolated piece of structure. Many times there is actually no designated target, but simply eliminating boat noise and the vibration off the troll motor propeller makes the elite of the species far less wary. Perhaps even more important is the fact that you do not scatter the pods of baitfish that lead your prey into casting range. Regardless of your choice of tackle and lures, you cannot stay focused very long if you are exceedingly cold or your feet hurt. Maintaining your balance and carefully negotiating a muddy uneven bottom quickly takes its toll when wearing waders that do not fit properly. Some prefer boot waders and other prefer stocking waders that necessitate

wearing a shoe or boot as well. Either way, you need a sole that is wide enough to provide a comfortable base and a shoe or boot that does not slip or bind when you walk. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine that by simply walking around in the department store. e fabric of the waders is also critical. For years we wore nothing but neoprene, but the thinner breathables are far superior and much more comfortable. ey are thinner and far more flexible and dressing in layers will solve the warmth issue. You can pretty much pay whatever your checking account can handle for a quality pair of waders. I was talking with two of the best wade fishermen on Sabine last weekend and while they spend a great deal of time wading together, they are on opposite ends of the spectrum as far as the cost of waders. You can find decent waders that may or may not leak over the course of a

year or possibly two depending on use for as low as $100 to $150. At some point, however, they are going to develop a leak. At the other end of that scale are the Simms waders.I have never been able to justify buying a pair, but they carry a fantastic guarantee, are extremely comfortable and are well worth the extra money for anyone that spends as much time in the water as they do in the boat. eir best wader sells for somewhere around $800. is is absolutely the best time of the year to decide if wading is for you.I would recommend making your ﬁrst trip with someone that knows the ropes. Obviously there is more to it than simply dressing right, but that certainly helps you keep your mind on those other things. And ... pack an extra change of dry clothes. Even an $800 pair of waders won’t keep you dry should you misstep and take a bone chilling spill!

Mustangs, Eagles a good pick to win again this week KAZ’S FEARLESS FORECAST Joe Kazmar e Record Playoff Games is Week Games is Week WEST ORANGE-STARK (12-2) over SINTON (11-3) 7 p.m. Friday at Rosenberg—e Mustangs finally got over the hump by winning that fourth playoff game and capturing the Class 4A Region III Division II championship by steamrolling previously-undefeated LaGrange 42-7 Friday night in Conroe. Sinton came on strong in the second half of their game against Yoakum to win the Region IV title 28-14. If the ‘Stangs continue this week to get better with each game, their reward will be playing for the state championship next week. NEWTON (11-3) over BLANCO (14-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday at Waller—e Eagles also seem to be peeking at the right time of the season after disposing of Rogers 32-7 to win the regional championship in Class 3A. If the Mustangs could manhandle an undefeated team last week, the Eagles should be able to do it this week. After all, Newton defeated the Mustangs earlier this season. HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS—Class 6A Div. I—Dallas Skyline (14-0) over Allen (14-0), Cypress Ranch (12-2) over Converse Judson (10-4); Div. II—Houston Westfield (13-1) over Cedar Hill (11-2), Katy (12-1) over Cibolo Steele (13-1); Class 5A Div. I—Aledo (13-1) over Tyler John Tyler (12-2), Temple (12-1) over Leander Vandegrift (122); Div. II—Ennis (12-2) over El Paso Canutillo ( 13-1); Crosby (121) over Cedar Park (11-3); Class 4A Div. I—Argyle (14-0) over Graham (12-2), Navasota (14-0) over Liberty Hill (12-2); Div. II— Gilmer (14-0) over Celina (12-2), West Orange-Stark (12-2) over Sinton (11-3); Class 3A Div. I—Shallowater (13-1) over Mineola (11-3), Cameron Yoe (10-4) over Edna (9-5); Div. II—Waskom (13-1) over Sonora (11-3), Newton (11-3) over Blanco (14-0); Class 2A Div. I—

Canadian (13-0) over Mart (13-0), Mason (13-0) over Centerville ( 10-3); Div. II—Seagraves (13-0) over Hamlin (13-0), Tenaha (13-1) over Bremond (13-0); Class A Div. I—Crowell (13-0) over May (122), Div. II—rockmorton (13-0) over Groom (13-1). COLLEGE—Navy over Army; FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION (Quarterﬁnals)—New Hampshire over Chattanooga (Fri.); North Dakota State over Coastal Carolina, Sam Houston State over Villanova, Eastern Washington over Illinois State. PRO PICKS—St. Louis over Arizona (ursday Night); Houston over Indianapolis and Dallas over Philadelphia (Upset Specials), Kansas City over Oakland, Pittsburgh over Atlanta, NY Giants over Washington, New England over Miami, Baltimore over Jacksonville, Green Bay over Buﬀalo, Carolina over Tampa Bay, Cincinnati over Cleveland, Denver over San Diego, NY Jets over Tennessee, Seattle over San Francisco, Detroit over Minnesota, New Orleans over Chicago (Monday Night).

On the third play from scrimmage, full back Trey Baldwin scooted around the corner and headed for the end zone from 55 yards out. Baldwin scored two touchdowns on offense and also had a fumble return for a score. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 10, 2014

• 5B

Texas duck hunters set to crank back up as Louisiana rests Hard to believe we are already half way done with the 2014-2015 duck season but it’s already here. is weekend marks the opening of the second split for Texas duck hunters in the south zone while our neighbors to the east in Louisiana will be idle. e second half for Louisiana hunters will re-open on December the 20th one week after Texas re-opens. So far the overall report has been very good from both sides of the Sabine River as local hunters have cashed in on an outstanding population of waterfowl in

the area. All of the pre-season worry about the saltwater in the marshes, higher tides, and a lack of grass apparently was a false alarm as it hasn’t hurt the hunting in most areas. e weather for the ﬁrst half has been a little warmer than most folks would like but it’s been far from bad. e mild temperatures and just right mix of cold fronts has made the ﬁrst half of the season almost enjoyable. e cooler and windier conditions have also helped curb the numbers of mosquitoes waterfowl hunters must deal with

and that in itself has been a huge bonus. Unlike the coming months when the weather will certainly get tougher the cold fronts of the first split didn’t dry up the marshes with ultra low tides. For the most part there has been plenty of water and that makes accessing your favorite pond a much more enjoyable task. e folks who hunt the Sabine Refuge have been blessed with good water levels so far which has kept many hunters from pushing their boats across mud flats to a minimum. All in all the conditions and numbers of ducks for both the Texas and Louisiana first half of the season have been really good. Now if you are not hunting Texas and are waiting for

Louisiana to re-open now is the time to take care of any maintenance you have been putting oﬀ. First thing that comes to mind is re-brushing and repairing blinds. A new coat of brush on an existing blind will help with concealment and also give you an opportunity to scout while you are in the area. Do your best to break up any outlines and look as natural as possible. Keeping your blind from looking like a taco stand in the middle of a pond will increase your success tenfold. e hunters who take the time to really blend their blinds into the natural surroundings are usually the ones with the heaviest straps of ducks when they reach the cleaning table. Another item that may require

some maintenance is your decoys. Take a few minutes to wash them up really well and inspect the cords and weights. Most hunters have gone to Texas Rigging their decoys for the convenience but some still put theirs in bags. Decoys are a big investment for waterfowl hunters and they need to be properly cared for when hunting and when they are being stored. Always remember that when you buy decoys you get what you pay for, period. Without a doubt the gold standard for durability in decoys are the G and H brand made in Oklahoma. ese decoys hold up as well or better than any others on the market. e G and H decoys are hard to scuﬀ, hold their paint, and will weather the occasional

stray shotgun pellet like a champ. I have been using them for years and have no complaints. One other thing to be sure and take a look at is your shotgun shell supply, many big box stores will start clearing out their inventory and make it harder to ﬁnd your favorite load. Simon Outﬁtter’s in Orange has taken a lot of the guesswork and hassle out of the equation for local hunters as they keep a good supply on hand. It’s always nice to go in there and be able to get the shell you want at any time during the season. We are getting ready for the home stretch of duck season so be sure to have all your gear in order because it will be here and happening before you know it.

Pictured are students of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City who recently participated in district championships.

Students compete in district championships

Deionte Thompson had three catches for 86 yards and two touchdowns in the Mustangs 42-7 win over the LaGrange Leopards. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

The students of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City recently participated in the Tiger Rock District Championships held Nov. 1, in Beaumont, at Legacy Christian Academy. Several students also competed Nov. 8, at the Houston District Championships. Bridge City students at the Beaumont Districts competed against Tiger Rock students from Tiger Rock Academies in Orange, Vidor, Mid-County, Lumberton, Beaumont, and Fannett. At the Houston Districts, the Bridge City students competed against Tiger Rock students from all over the Houston area, including, Katy, Atascosita, Kingwood, Sugarland and The Woodlands. Students from the Tiger Rock Bridge City

academy won a total of 21 Gold Medals, 17 Silver Medals and 18 Bronze Medals at the Beaumont Districts in Sport Sparring, Forms and Board Breaking competitions and all six students who also competed at the Houston Districts medalled in at least one event each. ose who competed at both District Championships were Elyse ibodeaux, Aaron ibodeaux, Gary ibodeaux, Tyler Hebert and Aimee Martin. e following students are pictured: Bottom row (left-right): Athan Peterson, J.J. Rougeau, Justin Rougeau, Zain Khan, John Beebe, Jacie Busby, Owen Sims 2nd Row (seated): Walker Swindell, Elyse Martin, Seth Stephenson, Joseph Rougeau 3rd Row (Kneeling): Kade Bryant, Rylee

Martin, Lane Freeman, Gavin Briggs, Trenton Parker, Jennifer Summers, Landen omas, CJ Dinkins 4th Row: Elyse ibodeaux (Owner, Chief Instructor), Micheal Jones, Alston Reynolds, Oceanna Rougeau, Jasmin Vega, Shiloh Walker, Jacob Rougeau, Jessica Tingler (Instructor), Aimee Martin Back Row: Leslie O’Neal, AJ Hollis, JoAnn Hollis, Tyler Hebert, Gary ibodeaux, Aaron ibodeaux (Instructor), Braedon Falls, Daniel Walker Not Pictured: Talia Gunter, Adam Hollis, Corban Palfy, Hannah Best, Matthew Golemon, Ava Osborne, Garrison Hughes, Gracie Byrn, Kellan Biggs, Victor Ortiz, Gama Ortiz, Dallas Powers

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Deaths and Memorials

Ray railkille Deweyville Ray Scott railkille, 66, of Deweyville, passed from this life on Monday, December 8, 2014 in the Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Orange. Born on February 21, 1948 in Orange, Texas to her parents, Lillian Frankie (Hemingway) Scott and Edred Haddon Scott, she was a lifelong resident of Orange, she worked as a bookkeeper for a moving company as well as other businesses and she was of the Baptist faith. Ray enjoyed spending time on the River, hunting, fishing and hosting gatherings at her home. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Ray is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill railkille; her brother, Joseph Howard Scott; her sisters, Helen Davis and Mona McShan and her stepson, Billy railkille. ose who will most cherish her memory are her daughter, Trudy Collins of Deweyville; her son, Bobby railkille and wife, Stacy of Orange; her sister, Susie Burch and husband, Bruce of Hartburg; her adopted daughter, Missy Hammond of Orange; her adopted son, Randy Roberts and wife, Lisa of Orange her stepson, Danny railkille of Orange; her grandchildren, Heavenlee Powell, Cruzz railkille, Robby railkille, Briana railkille, Sara railkille, Katy railkille, Wesley railkille, Billy railkille, Kelly railkille, Ricky Roberts, Eric Wise and Dillon Wise; her great grandchildren, Kaylee Crooks, Kallel Crooks, Macee Powell, Remi Powell, Rylie Ann railkille and Adysin Dooley. Ray is also survived by numerous members of her extended family and friends. Services to remember and honor Ray’s life will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with Brother John Fortenberry, officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow services at King Cemetery in Hartburg. A gathering of Ray’s family and friends for a time of reflection and sharing will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Charles Anderson Orangefield Charles “Andy” Anderson, 82, longtime resident of Orangefield, passed away Dec. 9, in Vidor. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, Dec. 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, Saturday, Dec. 13 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. He was born in Brunswick, Ga., Aug. 21, 1932. He was the son of Charles Marion Anderson Sr. and Pearl (Herring) Anderson. Charles graduated from omas Jefferson High School, joined the Army and served our country in the Korean War. He then went on to retire from Arco Polymers. Charles was a member of the VFW as well as being a member of Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed gardening, raising goats and playing the steel guitar. Charles will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wives, Geraldine Murphy Anderson and Alice Sherwood Anderson. Charles is survived by his daughter, Debra Roberts and husband, Jerry of Vidor; sons, Chuck Anderson and wife, Toni of LaGrange, GA and Gregory Anderson and wife, Peggy of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Wesley Anderson and wife, Melena, Brian Anderson, Erik Anderson, Alicia Anderson, Erin Srivastava and husband, Saurabh, Shaun Roberts and wife, Tiffany and Chad Roberts and wife, Misty; great grandchildren, Zachary Roberts, Andrew Roberts, Rylee Roberts and Breelyn Roberts; step great grandchildren, Katlin, Michael, and Chase and wife, Jayme; sisters, Nancy Moore and husband,

Dick, and Annette Moore. Serving as pallbearers will be Shaun Roberts, Chad Roberts, Wesley Anderson, Brian Anderson, Erik Anderson, Alicia Anderson and Erin Srivastava. In honor of Chaplain Kevin Trinkle, memorial contributions may be made to the Chaplains Emergency Relief Fund at Baptist Hospital, 608 Strickland Dr, Orange, Texas 77630. Doris Peveto Orangefield Doris Elaine Peveto, 81, of Orangefield, passed away Dec. 3, at her home. Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 7, at First Baptist Church in Orangefield. Officiating was the Rev. Cody Hogden. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Born in Orangefield, Dece. 10, 1932, Doris was the daughter of Ausbon A. Scales and Katie May (Burke) Scales. She was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Orangefield. A very social woman, Doris loved the Lord and enjoyed helping others whenever she could. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Benny Peveto; great grandson, Logan Wright; two brothers and three sisters. Doris is survived by her sons, Bruce Peveto, of Dover, TN, Bobby Peveto and wife, Elaine, of Plano, Benny Peveto and wife, Elizabeth, of Witchita Falls; daughters, Brenda Brown and husband, Tony, of Brookshire, and Becky Hodgkinson of Orangefield; sister, Geneva Mancil of Orange; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Orangefield, 9788 Farm to Market 105 Orange, TX., and e American Cancer Society, 755 S. 11th Street, Ste. 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701. Joshua McKinney Mauriceville Joshua Scott McKinney, 30, of Mauriceville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, at his residence. Joshua was born July 18, 1984 in Clearwater, Fl., to Scott McKinney and Lynn Rogers. He worked as an industrial radiographer. A memorial service was held S a t u r d a y, Dec. 6, at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. Joshua is survived by his daughter, A s h t y n McKinney of Orangefield; mom and dad, Sherri Lynn Rogers and Steven Russ Wilson of Mauriceville; father, Scott McKinney and wife, Debbie of Arkansas; brothers, Steven Wilson and Kyle Wilson, both of Mauriceville; grandparents, Phyllis Head of Arkansas; Wayne Wilson & Lillie Wilson of DeRidder and Sherri Hoffman of Florida; aunts, Judy May and husband, James of Georgia; Jessica Reese and husband, Randy of Georgia; Karen Kite and husband, Blayne of DeRidder; uncles, Greg Wilson of DeRidder, Mark Wilson and wife, Tammy of DeRidder, as well as numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Flint Rogers and Steve Danine; uncles, David Wilson, Joseph McKinney and aunt, Jennifer Evans. Joshua loved his daughter, his family, music and playing guitar. Jerry Wilson Orange Jerry Lynn Wilson, 71, of Orange, passed away Dec. 2, at e Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Born in Beaumont, July 7, 1943, he was the son of omas Jefferson Wilson and Verna Estelle (Stimits) Wilson. Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at car dealerships as a mechanic and salesman. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and active in the Republican Party. Jerry was a former volunteer at Orange Christian Services, enjoyed col-

lecting Texaco memorabilia, and was a former member of OCRCC (Orange County R/C Club). Jerry never did meet a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; b r o t h e r, Troy Gene Wilson; brothers-in-law, Orville Hall, omas O’Donald, Jr. and Richard O’Donald; mother-inlaw, Emily O’Donald. He is survived by his wife, Judie O’Donald Wilson of Orange; children, Penny Colton and husband, Paul of Kountze, Mark Wilson and wife, Jodi of Rockwall, and Wendy Wilson and husband John of Deer Park; five grandchildren, Zachary Listebarger, Dallas Colton and wife, Jessica, Caleb Colton, Seth Colton, and Katie Wilson; three great-grandchildren, Aria Colton, Braydyn Listebarger, and Brody Listebarger; sister, Dolores Hall of Bevil Oaks; sister-in-law, Nelda Peacock of Vidor; brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Louise O’Donald of Tucson, Az; sisters-in-law, Mary Jo O’Donald and Jerri O’Donald of Delaware. Services were Saturday, Dec. 6, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church: 8608 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Orange, TX 77632. Gladys Sinclair Tyler Gladys Carol Sinclair, 81, of Tyler, passed away Dec. 3, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, on June 14, 1933, Gladys was the daughter of Robert A. Fitzgerald and Audrey Harmon Scarbough Fitzgerald. She attended school in Orangefield, played basketball, and was valedictorian of her class. After business school and East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, she worked in administration in Orange and Collin County Courthouses, as well as the Jefferson County Tax Office. After retiring from the insurance business in the late 80’s, she met her husband Robert while attending Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, and together they enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchildren until the last few days of her life. At rest with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Audrey Fitzgerald; and sisters, Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Rachel Cunningham, and Dorothy Lea Gilcrease. She is survived by her husband, Robert Sinclair; children, Paula Ann Johnson of Austin, and Mark Johnson of Denver, Co; step-children, Schelly Mendoza and husband, Robert of San Antonio, Synthia Martinez of Canton, Shauna Fraas and husband, Jeff of Tyler, and Robert Sinclair III and wife, Alex of Phoenix, Az; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Jimmy Cay Pattillo and Earline Russell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the nursery of First Baptist Church Orangefield, 9788 FM 105, Orange, TX 77630. Robert Truncale Port Acres Robert Anthony Truncale, 56, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Port Arthur. Robert is survived by his son, Jake Truncale and wife JoAnna; daughter, Miranda Foster and husband Clint; grandchildren, Ayden, Peyton, Preston, Paisley, Ezra, and Molly; parents, Anthony and Barbara Truncale; brothers, David, Mark, Brian, James, and John; sister, Ellen; former spouses, Dorothy Tr u n c a l e and Candy Roberts; several nieces a n d nephews. Funeral Services were celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

David Soto Beaumont David Rodriguez Soto, Jr., 23, of Beaumont passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3. David was born in Beaumont, on Oct. 22, 1991. He was an Industrial Radiographer who had a passion for life and loved his family and friends. David spent most of his free time with family and friends, helping others, working on four wheelers, building mud vehicles, and hunting and fishing. He enjoyed baseball and loved his Dallas Cowboys. He was also known for his goofy personality and his keep it real attitude. e only thing bigger than his truck was David’s heart as he gave a piece of it to everyone he met. David is survived by his mother, April Chapa and her husband, Eladio, of Beaumont; father, David Soto and his wife, Techa, of Orange; siblings, Percila, Taylor, Alex, Carmen, Griselda, Justin, Mario, Antonio, and Karley and grandmothers, Laura Mistrot and Pauline Soto, both of Beaumont. David also leaves loved ones that impacted his life, great friends and his best friend, Chico. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Virgil Rutledge. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. James Meche Orange James “Tony” Anthony Meche, 60, of Orange, passed away on Dec. 5, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. S a t u r d a y, Dec. 13, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Keith Royal. Born in L a k e Charles, La., on Dec. 29, 1953, he was the son of Leroy Meche and Mary Cormier. Tony was very faithful, strong and optimistic. He was a deacon at Winfree Baptist Church and a constant prayer warrior. His positive outlook on life remained constant even through his illness. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Lynn Meche; son, James Scott Meche and wife, Amanda of Lake Charles; daughters, Shawn Lynn Cain and husband, Steve of Orange and Hannah Hyde and husband Enoch of Bridge City; brother, Joseph Meche of Sulphur, La; sisters, Patricia Naquin and husband, Dale, Tina LeJune and husband Sidney, Pam Gentry and husband Ben and Noda Meche all of Sulphur and grandchildren, Matthew Cain, Logan Cain, Emersyn Meche, Holden Meche, Samuel Hyde and Isabella Hyde. Joyce Jones Orange Joyce Jones, 91, of Orange, passed away Dec. 4, at e Meadows in Orange. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Bob Webb and Pastor Gary Price of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Memphis, Tn., on Sept. 29, 1923, she was the daughter of Robert Edward Fields and Alfa C y r e n a (Black) Fields. Joyce was a very active person, she did many things. She was one of the charter members of Trinity Baptist Church, swam at the Natatorium and took exercise classes at Lamar. She was also a Docent (Volunteer Teacher) at Shangri La Gardens and loved her garden. Joyce was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus M. Jones. Joyce is survived by her son, Gary Brooks Jones of Orange; daughter, Katherine Joyce Jones of Austin; and her brother and R.

LeWayne (Rudolph) Fields of Brazoria. Gurney Gisclair Orange Curney Lynn Gisclair, Jr., 41, of Orange, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, at his residence. Born on Feb. 21, 1973 in Port Arthur, to Kathy Marie (Davis) Gisclair and Curney Lynn Gisclair, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Curney enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and tattooing. Curney is preceded in death by his mother. ose who will most cherish his memory are his wife, Peggy Gisclair of Orange; daughter, Cheyanne Gisclair of Orange; sons, John Gisclair, Christian Gisclair and Dan Michael Ball, all of Orange; sister, Misty Gisclair of Louisiana; brother, Donnie Creed of Newton and his grandchild, Jade Alex. Curney is also survived by his numerous extended family and friends. Services to remember and honor Curney’s life were Saturday, Dec. 6, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation followed services. Billy Wright Orange Billy Glenn Wright, 80, of Orange, passed away Dec. 7, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A graveside service will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Offic i ating will be the Rev. Bill Collier, retired pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Manning, Tx., on Feb. 15, 1934, he was the son of Hercial DeLevi Wright and Alice May Durham Wright. Billy was a US Army Veteran and a retired draftsman from Chevron Chemical. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and enjoyed spending time with his best friends “brothers”, Jack Pepper and George Peery. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 35 years, Anita Reeves Wright and second wife, Sheridon Wright. He is survived by his children, Darryl Wright of Warren, Kami Wright of Bridge City, Glynis Gothia and husband, John of Bridge City; step-children, Chris Barron and wife, Jenny of Orange, Stephanie Nimitz and husband, Adam of Rusk; grandchildren, Kendall Wright and wife, Chelsea, Kyle Wright, Hunter Gothia, Forrest Gothia, and Lacey LeMoine and husband, Jake; step-grandchildren, Evie Bowen, Grace Nimitz, Hope Nimitz, and Nate Nimitz; and great-grandchildren, Brayden, Aaleah, Jaxon, and Landon. Serving as pallbearers will be Kendall Wright, Kyle Wright, Hunter Gothia, Forrest Gothia, John Gothia, and Jake LeMoine. e family requests for those wishing to make memorial contributions, they can be made to Liberty Baptist Church: PO Box 851 Bridge City, TX 77611. James Austin Orange Jim Austin was born on Feb. 26, 1928 in Hubbard, Tx., to Cecil

Earl and Edna Smith Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents; son David; brother Hillard; sister Jacqueline; sistersin-law and brothers-in-law George and Mozelle Smith and Henry and June Medford. He is survived by his wife of almost 68 years, Virginia; son, Gregory and his wife, Janiece, along with their ﬁve children, Mary Caroline, Tara Montgomery, Jonathan David, Olivia Kathryn, and Reece Nixon, of Beaumont. He also enjoyed his many nieces and nephews over the years. Funeral service was Monday, Dec. 8, at Westgate Memorial Baptist Church in Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701; Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program, 2390 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706; or to Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, 6220 Westgate Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706.

Elsie Roberts Orange Elsie Rae Creel Roberts, 81, of Orange, passed away Dec. 5, at her home. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was Mark Legendre of Mainstreet Church of Christ in Vidor. Graveside service followed at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville, La. Born in Noble, La., April 29, 1933, she was the daughter of Louis P. Colton and Elizabeth Anne (Kegley) Colton. Elsie was a member of West Orange Church of Christ. She loved quilting, canning, and gardening. Elsie enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. She always took care of others and put her children and family first. e family would like to thank the staff of Gentiva Hospice in Beaumont for all of their wonderful care. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wallace G. Creel; second husband Upton K. Roberts; sisters, Opehlia Harger and Lucille Parker and parents, Louis and Elizabeth Colton. Elsie is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Anne “Becky” Creel Wilcox and husband Earl, of Mauriceville, Peggy Elizabeth Creel Erwin and husband Alvin, of Kountze, Cynthia Rae “Cindy” Creel Rascoe and husband David, of Bridge City and Sherry Jeanette Creel LeBlanc and husband Carl, of Bridge City; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and brothers, Woodrow Colton and Charles “Buddy” Colton. Serving as pallbearers were Garrett Wilcox, Wesley LeBlanc, John Erwin, John Erwin Jr., Alan Rascoe and Dustin Creager. Honorary pallbearers were Baylor LeBlanc, Dawson Creager, and Gaven Wilcox

Community Church Briefs

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 10, 2014

FUMC Christmas schedule

Faith UMC presentation

*FUMC-Kids present Back to the Manger A caroling adventure through time, created and arranged by Christy Semsen. e youth will serve dinner at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from dinner will go towards their annual Angels & Elves shopping trip. Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:00 pm, in the Praise Center at the corner of 5th and Elm Streets.

Pastor, Dr. Billy Watson, Choir Director, Cheri Bouillion, and Faith UMC Chancel Choir invites the community to come hear the message of Christmas through music and drama. Musical numbers include well known Christmas carols and newer songs such as “Jesus Messiah”, “Mary did You Know?” and “Hallelujah Chorus.” Later that same day,starting at 4:00 until 5:30 pm, there will be a hayride and caroling, followed by a delicious chili dinner. en beginning at 6:00 until 7:30 pm, a live nativity scene will be presented. Come and experience the enactment of Christ’s birth as you view the nativity complete with actors portraying Mary, Joseph, the Christ child, wisemen and shepherds as well as stable animals. You may drive by to view or park and get a closer look at the scene. en come inside for refreshments and fellowship with your friends and neighbors. e event is free. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 5:00 pm, there will be a Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion service.

FUMC-Fine Arts Department presents play

Two diﬀerent worlds seeking the truth. A Dramatic Christmas Musical, script By Walter L. Black. Arranged and Orchestrated by David T. Clydesdale. Sunday, Dec. 21, at 11:00 a.m., in e Praise Center.

FUMC-Blue Christmas - Worship

A quieter time of worship for those who are facing the holidays with loss, whether it be the loss of a father, mother, sister, brother, husband, wife, grandmother, grandfather, friend, a broken relationship or the loss of a job. Whatever may be impacting your life at this time, we oﬀer a more soothing time of worship for you and your friends. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6:00 pm, in the Slade Chapel, Elm St., between 5th and 6th Streets.

FUMC-Christmas Eve

At 6:00 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 24, the community is invited to a traditional candlelight service in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church, 502 N. 6th St., Orange. A celebration of Holy Communion will be included. Please join the congregation at 5:30 pm for special music. Bring a friend and share the joy that is Christmas.

Miracle on South Street

McDonald Baptist Church, located on the corner of South and Broad Streets in West Orange, will have Miracle on South Street, Sunday, Dec. 14, from 5:30-7:30 pm. ere will be games, crafts, refreshments, live nativity and a hayride. Come enjoy the Christmas experience and have a free professional photo made with Santa.

Chad Shelton

Metropolitan Opera singer Shelton sings Christmas Eve A former member of the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church in Orange, Chad Shelton will sing at the Candlelight service on Christmas Eve. e service will take place in the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary at 502 N. 6th Street in Orange at 5:30 p.m. Shelton, who will be making his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2015, left Orange to major in music at LSU and graduate studies at Yale. Shelton studied voice with Robert Grayson at Louisiana State University, and then at Yale University on the graduate level. He made his professional opera debut in 1994 while still at LSU as Tamino in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Die Zauberﬂöte with Baton Rouge Opera. In 1998 Shelton became a member of the Young Artist Program at the Houston Grand Opera, remaining in the program through 2000. Although Shelton’s career has continued to be largely based at the HGO, he has performed with numerous opera companies throughout the United States. He made his international opera debut in 2000 with Opera Australia as Belmonte in Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail. is was followed by his European debut in 2002 as Mitch in André Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire at Opéra national du Rhin in Strasbourg. In 2005 he made his debut with the Opéra national de Lorraine as Tamino.

Churches offer Soup Kitchen lunches

e following churches in Orange oﬀer lunch throughout the week to those in need. All meals are provided free of charge. Monday Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 1109 N. 2nd St. 886-2089 Tuesday First Presbyterian Church. 902 W. Green Ave. 883-2097 Wednesday St. Mary Catholic Church, 912 W. Cherry 883-2883 ursday Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 106 W. Park 886-2508 Friday First Presbyterian Church Saturday Salem United Methodist Church, 402 W. John Ave. 883-2611

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21 Gas dryers, propane and nat. gas, $100 to $300 ea., 409886-4111. (tfn Harry)

HOUse cleaninG, yard work, flower bed work, call Janice @ (409) 988-9232. (12/16)

COMPLETE HOME REMODELING AND REPAIRS Kitchens Baths Complete Floor Service Decks Painting Sheetrock Texture 50 Plus years of experience No money up front FREE ESTIMATES

inVacare WHeelcHair, brand new M91 sure step, heavy duty, elevating seat, head rest, reclines, adjusting foot rest, 300 lb. capacity, 6.5 mph, manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 OBO! (409) 499-2121. (tfnKG)

(409) 988-1659 TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

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

Stakes Electric

sewing, hemming and custom made items. you still have time to get custom made christmas outfits for holiday pictures! 2381230. Js employment Tax preparer/customer service representative: liberty Tax service

(Orange) is hiring tax preparers and customer service reps for the upcoming tax season. We are looking for bright, customer service oriented, friendly, and outgoing individuals who will help make the tax experience fun! no tax experience is required as we will train

La Moine’s Hair Quarters

Now hiring hair dressers in Orange. Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful. Call La Moine’s @

886-7286 or 886-2175

Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Specializing in older home rewires.

409-749-4873 License #’s Customer: # 25151 Master: # 14161

TRACTOR WORK Bush Hogging Dirt - Rock Spreading Etc.

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

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

the right individual. Office and computer experience is required. please apply in person on Thursday from 2pm to 6pm or submit

resume to rvayon@libertytax.com. (12/10)

Field Workers 5 temp positions; 10 months; job to begin 2/1/15 through 12/1/2015, 7am-4pm; Duties: assisting with planting and harvesting corn, soybean and nursery plants including tractor driving, hand planting of container plants, land pulling of weeds, trimming trees and plants, fertilizing, mowing and irrigating. Must be able to lift heavy containers and seed bags and walk through fields pulling weeds and using a hoe. $9.87 per hour; 40 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed, 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Boone Farms located in LeCompte, LA and Broussard’s Nursery located in Forest Hill, LA. Qualified applicants may fax resume to Frank Hebert at 318-776-5610 or apply during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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Crawfish farmers 10 temp positions; 6 months; job to begin 2/1/15 and end on 7/31/15; Duties: to operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the harvesting season. Preparing the crop for distribution. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.87 per hour; 35 hrs per week; OT varies but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in Crawfish Farming. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Michael Dwain Buller Farms located in Port Barre, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at 337-945-8930 or fax resumes to Dwain Buller at 318-8382268 or apply during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Field Field Workers Workers

5 temp positions; 4 months; job to begin 2/20/15 through 6/15/15; Duties: to operate tractors in the fields during the preparation of the sugar cane and wheat fields for planting season. Washing and maintenance of farm equipment. Shovel work in fields. General farming work. Must be able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to workers. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.87 per hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Circle A Farm, Inc. located in Lafayette, LA and Stacey Albert Farms, L.L.C. located in Youngsville, LA. Worksite located in Maurice and Youngsville, LA . Qualified applicants should call employer for interview at (337) 278-1563. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

9 temp positions; 9 months; job to begin 2/1/15 through 11/1/15; 7am-3pm; Duties: to operate tractors in the sugar cane fields during the cleaning and preparation of soil for upcoming planting season. To assist with the upkeep of the existing crop, planting of new crop and harvesting of matured crop during harvesting. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.87 per hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Blanchard & Patout, Inc. located in Jeanerette, LA. Worksite is located at 240 Kilgore Plantation Rd, Jeanerette, LA. Qualified applicants should fax resume to Kevin Blanchard at (337) 276-9445 or call for an interview at (337) 276-4141 during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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The Record • Week oF WeDNeSDay, DeCemBer 10 , 2014 9B CommerCial For Rent on Roundbunch Rd, bc, various sizes and prices, frontage available. Rear spaces cheaper. Perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. 409735-2030 (m&r) FOR RENT, two offices w/1,800 sq. ft. warehouse, located at 17890 Hwy 62 S., Orange/bc, $925 monthly, call (409) 735-6970 for more info. (12/10) Home reNTalS For rent - Pinehurst, 3bR, 1 bath (409) 8821614 (12/24) For Rent-900 sq ft duplex. 2/1 1/2. private back yard. bcISD. Water, trash and gas pd. $825 plus dep. phone 409-553-1483 (12/10) Home Sale 3 bR 1 1/2 ba 2718 auSTIN 1300 sq ft living space. Single car garage Smoke/pet free. across from city Hall. $90,000 337-7866810 cell 337-8846801 (12/17) moBile Home reNTalS room For reNT ROOm FOR RENT-fully furnished, private entrance, TV and cable, microwave, Frigidaire refrigerator, private bath, linens furnished. $125 wk- $125 deposit. 409-886-3457 (12/17)

clothes, Lots misc. Items.

multi-Family Sat. Dec 13, 4309 Willowglen St. Orange 7 a.m. - Electronics, baby Items, Jewelry, Designer clothes, Stocking Stuffers & more! air Jordan sneaker, IPod Dock, PS3 controllers, Electronic Toys, Designer Shoes. Sat. Dec. 13, 1004 Dayton, Orange 8:00 a.m.to 12 noon. LOTS of camo gear, mens jeans, misc FRI. & SaT., 11058 HWY 62, mauRIcEVILLE, (77630) N. of mauriceville, 9 till ? Several families w/ lots of stuff! Everything is priced to go! SaT., 226 RIDGEWOOD, bc, NO EaRLY bIRDS, 7 till 1. Lots of mostly girl’s toys, baby / toddler/ girl’s/ Jr. women’s/ and some men’s clothes, women’s and kid’s shoes, baby items, carseats, strollers, swing, household items, home decor, much more! SaT., 130 aND 135 GREENWING LaNE, bc/ORG., moving Sale In Waterwood Est. off Hwy 62 behind ‘Snappy’s’, 7 till 1. Furniture, household items, TV, tool bench, lots of misc.

laND 1.25 acre tract in Orangefield ISD! Wooded & Restricted to slab houses. North of I-10, great location and established neighborhood. access to mmuD water and sewer. No Owner Financing. cOuNTRYLaND PROPERTIES LLc. 409-745-1115 (1/7)

SaT. & WED (12/17), 2309 bEaR TRaILS, ORG/Lc, (77632), 8 TILL 1. child’s bikes, Graco stroller, wooden bench, ‘barbie’ Jeep, gas grill, home decor, kitchen items, men’s/ women’s and children’s clothing, comforter set, Lots and lots of misc.

3.4 acre REPO on a private road. Water, sewer, electricity, drive and padsite. Lc-m Schools. Owner Financing available. cOuNTRYLaND PROPERTIES, LLc. 409-745-1115. (1/7)

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10 acre REPO on West Grigsby Rd. Quite country Living! access to mauriceville water & sewer & electricity. Owner Financing available. mobile Homes and Livestock OK. cOuNTRYLaND PROPERTIES, LLc. 409-745-1115. (1/7) PeTS

aLcOHOLIcS aNONYmOuS meets daily at noon and 8 pm at 240 Dobbyn St. in bridge city. If you are struggling with a drinking or drug problem come see what aa has to offer. call 409-735-8094 for more info.

cHIHWINNIE PuPPIES FOR SaLE, $200 ea., 3 are ready now and 4 will be ready by christmas, 2m & 2 F, adults are free to good homes, (409) 886-3112. (12/10) GaraGe and eSTaTe SaleS

Sat. 409 bridal Wreath, Orange 7:30 - 12:00, Large Garage Sale Sofa, Loveseat, Seasonal Decoration,

30. African equines 35. *Suspect in PA police ambush was denied this 37. Kosher establishment 39. Davy Crockett’s last stand 40. Popular Creole vegetable 41. _____ Miss hot chocolate 43. Auditory 44. MC Hammer’s “2 _____ 2 Quit” 46. Last two words of certain shoe company’s famous slogan 47. “Rambling Wreck From Georgia ____” 48. *Beyonce and Jay Z performed in them together in ‘14 50. Antonym of #14 Across 52. “Big Island” flower necklace 53. Leave them behind for riches? 55. Grazing area 57. *Animated Oscar-winner 60. *Billboard Music Awards hologram guest 64. Indian restaurant condiment 65. Schiller’s “___ to Joy” 67. Got up 68. Remove, as in a Pinterest post 69. A cool ___, as in money 70. Takes it easy 71. They’re famous for being busy 72. Snake-like reef dweller 73. Arrogant one

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join. DEmENTIa caRE GIVERS SuPPORT GROuP meets monthLY the 2nd

ACROSS 1. Good for biceps 6. “__’_ alive!” 9. *Many Kurds did this from Syria in 2014 13. Unctuous Heep, of “David Copperfield” 14. Not pre-owned Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30 pm. at St.Francis of assisi catholic church, 4300 meeks Dr. in Orange in the brother Sun Room of the canticle bldg. aL-aNON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange. call 409-779-4289 or cindy 994-5503 for details. GOLDEN TRIaNGLE TOuGH LOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior. meets Tues. 7 pm. at the Immaculate conception Ed. bldg., 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more info call 962-0480 RaPE aND cRISIS cENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. In addition, a 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention, referrals and support group sessions for

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15. It made Harry Potter’s invisible 16. Common Thanksgiving Day action 17. ATM extra 18. Reduce, _____, recycle 19. *Captured drug lord 21. Zoo section 23. Go wrong 24. Hat part 25. Old age, archaic 28. Musical compositions for one

sexual assault/rape victims. Victims are not alone, help is provided. all of the services as provided are free. Our number is 1-800-7-WEcaRE or 1-800-7932273 or 409-835-3355. Volunteer advocates are needed to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting. comprehensive training is provided. For more info call 409832-6530.

DOWN 1. 27 is the ____ of 3 2. Russia’s ____ Mountains 3. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 4. Wood-shaping device 5. Barn scissors 6. Facts and figures 7. Tiger’s peg 8. Take an oath 9. Bloodsucking hopper 10. Displeasure on one’s face 11. “Piece of cake!” 12. Obtain or create, barely 15. *Russia/Ukraine “apple of discord” 20. Cattle control, pl. BC area 1 aCre

miSC. For Sale Jugg’s Pitching machine: like new, auto feeder, throws 30-90 mph, fast & curve balls, etc. pd $2500, used very little, will sell for $1000 for all. Perfect condition. Great buy! can be seen at the Penny Record office in bc. 409-474-2855. (tfn)

With 3 mobile homes already set up on property w/ metal roofs, all electric, ca/H, has water / sewer and trees, did not flood during Ike, $44,500, No Owner Finance, (409) 553-1479 or 735-5230. (12/17)

Public Notice

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NoTicE To cREDiToRs Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of William Ruby Gates, Deceased, were issued on November 21st, 2014, in Cause No. P17035, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: cARol ANN GATEs. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o George b. barron Attorney at law P.o. box 279 orange, Tx 77631-0279 DATED: the 21st day of November, 2014

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Bridge City ISD is now size: 1 col. x 4.5" accepting Actual referrals for students who may need Gifted/Talented To be published in Services for theRecord school Newspapers The year. This program 03/06/13 is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative fAx ANy PlEAsE thinking abilities at an coRREcTioNs by extraordinary level not normally served in theMoNDAy NooN regular classroom. publication date Servicesbefore are provided only upon identifiThanks. cation of education needs of the student. Anyone wishing to refer a student attending Bridge City ISD infAx kindergarten through # 735-7346 twelfth grade this school year is asked to go by the student’s campus office and request a copy of the referral form. This form must be returned to the school by January 7, 2015. Those unable to go by the school may access a form in the following ways: call 409-735-1520 or email gina.mannino@ bridgecityisd.net

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS

ciTATioN by PUblicATioN The state of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons interested in the Estate of Ramona Gay Tolman, Deceased cause No. P16979 in county court at law, orange county, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on September 4, 2014, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Ramona Gay Tolman, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on September 4, 2014. Karen Jo Vance, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Kevin

THEME: YEAR IN REVIEW

22. “That is to say” 24. Suffering from gastric distress 25. *It caused a scare globally in 2014 26. Kobe, e.g. 27. Sad song 29. Off-color 31. The Phantom ____, Mickey Mouse’s nemesis 32. a.k.a. honey badger 33. White liturgical neckwear 34. *2014 Olympic site 36. Been in bed 38. *Infamous terrorist group 42. Type of monument 45. Jane’s mate 49. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 51. Type of sticker, pl. 54. *Washington Nationals gave away a Jayson Werth garden _____ 56. Ohio rubber hub 57. Olden-day temple 58. ____ for the picking 59. Elevator inventor 60. Come together 61. *Hope ____ set U.S. soccer record for career shutouts 62. Norse capital 63. Egg holder 64. Cause friction 66. Bond movie “Live and Let ___”

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