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Week of Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Longtime Orange County employees make exits David Ball

For The Record

County Judge Carl Thibodeaux isn’t the only one who will be terminating his employment with Orange County at the beginning of the New Year.

Jill Shores, personnel director for the county, reported in addition to Thibodeaux’s departure, 12 others have given notice they are ending their employment with the county.

Some elected officials and department heads are included on the lilst.

Owen Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner for 11 years, didn’t run again in the November General Election. Barry Burton will be sworn in as the new commissioner on Jan. 1, 2015.

Likewise, Janice Menard, Precinct 3 justice of the Peace, lost her election to Joy Dubose Simonton. Menard’s last day is December 31. She has worked in the JP3 office since 1982.

Karen Jo Vance, longtime county clerk, ran unopposed in the General Election, but she decided to retire at the end of the year after being re-elected.

Vance wrote in an email she

is the happiest and feels the most peace than she has in years over her decision.

“I didn’t know the stress I had. I VANCE guess it took April 2014 to roll around on the calendar for me to see I’ve spent more than 40 years of my life in this office,” she wrote. “But they weren’t by any means the best years of my life. Thanks to the Good Lord Above who kept putting retiring into my mindset. I kept dismissing the very idea of it, but it kept nagging at me.”

She added several close family members have become very ill and she had to take off from work to care for them.

“I realized I didn’t miss work one bit. I realized the office did not need me there to run fantastically and without any problems whatsoever,” Vance stated.

Vance concluded her email by writing her 60th birthday is on December 28 and retirement will be the best gift.

“I will not be back in the office. I’ve cleaned out my per-

sonal belongings so this is goodbye,” she wrote.

Vance plans to do some traveling while retired.

“I like to travel, my husband,

Robert, not so much .... So I will probably be doing lots of solo traveling with the Ellen Ray and Patsy Peck group tours.

“Then, once a year or maybe

twice, Robert will travel with me and I’d love for him to see Wales, my favorite so far. I haven’t seen Germany, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland

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BCCC hosts ‘Tastes of the Bayou’ Tracking Santa on the internet is easy at www.noradsanta.org

The Civil War cannon at the Orange County Court House is adorned with Christmas lights.

RECORD PHOTO: Mike Louviere

Courthouse cannon unusual decoration Mike Louviere For The Record

One of the more unusual lighted Christmas decorations around Orange is the cannon on the lawn of the Orange County Courthouse. The venerable old artillery piece has been mounted in concrete and sitting in the same place for decades. Someone decided that it would look good with white and red lights. White lights surround the concrete base and the bronze cannon is wrapped in red lights.

The cannon was manufactured for use in the Civil War, but not much is known about where or when it was used. Dr. Howard Williams in research for his book “Gateway to Texas” found that information about the cannon is stamped around the muzzle. Williams also gave the story of how the cannon came to be a part of Orange history. “1863” is the

date of manufacture. “1200 pounds” is the weight of the barrel. The initials “J.T.R.” are the initials of the inspector.

“Revere Copper Company” is the company that cast the bronze cannon barrel. This is the company that was founded

by Paul Revere.

It is a “12 pounder”; a cannon that fired a ball weighing 12 pounds. It is a model 1957 bronze howitzer commonly known as a “Napoleon style”.

These cannons were the workhorses of the Civil War and hundreds were used by both the Union and Confederate sides.

After the war ended, Orange was occupied by troops of the 37th Illinois Infantry that were sent to the area from Houston. When the Reconstruction ended and the army left, the military in Orange was transferred to the Texas

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and much much more of the grand old USA, so catch me if you can.”

Other than traveling, Vance will be “doing lots of relaxing and not thinking about getting elected again.”

“Being an elected official is not for sissies,” she joked.

Two other department heads leaving are Jeff Kelley, emergency management coordinator, and Shores herself.

Kelley will be working in the Austin area to be closer to his children. He began working for the county in 2006.

Shores has spent 20 years with the county and she will help her husband with some of the businesses they have.

Donna Minter, transportation director, added her name to the list of employees retiring. She has been an Orange

Tracking Santa on global trek Penny Leleux

For The Record

Are you ready for Santa’s yearly visit? Did you know you could track Santa on the internet as he travels across the globe?

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) has made it possible for youngsters to track Santa every Christmas Eve for over 50 years.

With radar and a state of the art satellite system they track Santa’s every move from the time he lifts off Dec. 24. The infrared heat signature from Rudolph’s nose is seen by the satellites allowing them to track Santa’s path as he treks the globe. Santa clearly works in a different time-space continuum than the rest of us, that is the only explanation of how he can cover the whole Earth in one 24 hour time frame.

His whole trip may appear to us as taking only 24 hours, but to Santa it may last days, weeks or even months in standard time.

According to the Santa Tracker website www.noradsanta.org, the tradition began in 1955 after a Colorado Springs-based Sears Roebuck & Co. advertisement misprinted the telephone number for children to call Santa.

Instead of reaching Santa, the phone number put kids through to the CONAD Commander-in-Chief’s operations “hotline.”

The Director of Operations at the time, Colonel Harry Shoup, had his staff check the radar for indications of Santa making his way south from the North Pole. Children who called were given updates on his location, and

a tradition was born.

In the past they let youngsters know Santa’s whereabouts through phone calls and emails, but today is more high tech and Santa’s travels are logged on the internet through NORAD’s Santa Tracker website.

NORAD installed SantaCams in 1998 - the year they introduced the Santa Tracking program on the Internet. NORAD SantaCams are ultra-cool, high-tech, high-speed digital cameras that are pre-positioned at many places around the world. Millions of people who want to know Santa’s whereabouts now visit the NORAD Tracks Santa® website.

Media from all over the world rely on NORAD as a trusted source to provide updates on Santa’s journey. TV stations frequently refer to the website on Christmas Eve for reliable, up-to-the-minute reports of Santa’S current whereabouts.

If you happen to be on the road on Christmas Eve, you can track Santa’s progress and get updates if your car is equipped with OnStar. They will once again partner with NORAD this year and are happy to track Santa for travelers.

The NORAD Santa Tracker website also added fun Christmas activities for youngsters to enjoy before Christmas Eve with games, songs, videos on Santa and NORAD, printable coloring pages and more. See what goes on at the North Pole and learn about Christmas traditions and the history of Santa.

Get ready, Christmas Eve is here and tracking Santa is easier than ever at www.noradsanta.org but remember, Santa only goes to houses where all the children are asleep.

Staff Report For The Record

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2015 Taste of the Bayou Annual Banquet.

This event will be held Monday, Jan. 12, at 6:00 p.m. at Bridge City Elementary School cafeteria and gymnasium and is open to the public. Entertainment will be provided by the Gulf Coast Playboys Band.

Participating restaurants will begin serving at 6:30 p.m. and the Chamber’s Annual Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Some of the participating restaurants include: Hushpuppy’s Seafood, Peggy’s on the Bayou, Texas Gumbo Hut, Moz Grill, Gulf Coast Cajuns, Bridge City Pizza, Tico’s Cuban Café, Dominos, Da Shak, and Little Caesars Bridge City.

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

The Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Chamber will recognize the Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year.

Tickets are $15 per person, or a sponsored table for eight with a special business promotion for $160. To make reservations for this event download a reservation form from the Chamber website: www. bridgecitychamber.com, call 735-5671, email bcchamber@ sbcglobal.net, fax 735-7017 or come by the Chamber office at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Checks and credit cards accepted.

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New ‘Obamacare’ enrollments jump 2 million Staff Report For The Record

Enrollment in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is increasing rapidly, with more than 2 million people so far signing up for coverage for the first time, figures released Tuesday show.

In addition to the new enrollments, which surpass last year’s sign-up rate, several million more people have been re-enrolled in plans in the law’s second year of expanding coverage.

The new tally, outlined in a report from the Department of Health and Human Services, covers the 37 states whose residents can use a federal website to buy coverage. Several hundred thousand additional sign-ups are expected from 13 states, including California, Maryland and Connecticut, and the District of Columbia that run their own online marketplaces.

The numbers provide an early snapshot of how well the law, also known as Obamacare, will work in 2015. They underscore improvement in how the enrollment process is working this year compared with last, when technology problems made sign-ups on HealthCare.gov virtually impossible for consumers for weeks.

Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell called this year’s early tally “an encouraging start.”

“People shopped for coverage and signed

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available, in California, nearly 100,000 people selected plans by Dec. 11, before the process of automatically re-enrolling current plan holders began.

This fall, the Obama administration substantially reduced enrollment targets for 2015, predicting that 9 million to 9.9 million people probably would get coverage by the end of next year. Currently, enrollment trends appear to be on track to outpace that prediction.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, which lawmakers rely on to estimate the effect of federal legislation, had predicted that enrollment would hit 13 million customers in the second year of the marketplaces.

About 6.7 million people had health plans through either federal- or state-run marketplaces before the open enrollment period began Nov. 15, according to the Health and Human Services Department.

Overall, surveys suggest that about 10 million uninsured people have gained coverage this year since the marketplaces opened and Medicaid was expanded in many states under the law.

That marks the largest expansion of health insurance coverage in at least half a century and has contributed to a sharp drop in the percentage of working-age Americans who lack insurance. Still, about 30 million people remain uninsured.

up, finding more choices and greater competition,” she said.

The law allows Americans who don’t get health benefits at work to shop among plans on new marketplaces operated by the federal government or by individual states.

Consumers making less than four times the federal poverty level -- or about $94,000 a year for a family of four -- qualify for subsidies.

This year, consumers who already have coverage through the marketplace had until Dec. 15 to go back and shop for plans before they were automatically re-enrolled in their current plan.

Open enrollment continues through Feb. 15, and those who have automatically been reenrolled can change to a new plan until then.

According to the report, between Nov. 15 and Dec. 19, nearly 6.4 million people selected health plans or were re-enrolled into plans through Health.Care.gov.

About 1.9 million of those consumers did not previously have a plan through the federal website. The remainder re-enrolled. Most them were automatically moved into a 2015 plan, but Burwell said that more than a third had chosen a new plan on their own, a key step that allows consumers to find the lowest-priced option.

Though complete data from states that run their own marketplaces are not yet

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Reminiscing: Merry Christmas from the 1950s David Ball

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The 1950s were a simpler time. TV was black and white, channels were limited, usually only three, there was no cable TV, computers were the size of small houses, and telephones were hard wired into the house. Christmas sixty years ago was very different from what we experience in the 21st Century.

Artificial trees were rare, the few that were around were shiny aluminum; some were lit with a spotlight that had rotating colored lenses. It was not out of the ordinary for a family to go to the “woods” and cut their own tree. Many houses had the smell of a freshly cut pine tree for weeks. If a family going to the woods came across a suitable cedar tree, they thought they had found a treasure. As time went by the fresh green tree would begin to change color and by the time, often New Year’s Day, that the tree was taken down the needles would often be a shiny brown.

Lights for the tree were about the size of an adult’s thumb. LED lights were not on the inventor’s list yet. On most of the strings of lights if one burned out, each light on the string would have to be checked because one light burning out killed the whole string. If two or three strings were plugged together, the problem was compounded. It could often take as long as an hour to check the string of lights, find the burned out bulb and replace it. One of the popular things to put on a tree were the little strings of shiny soft aluminum called “icicles”.

The soft strings were often

placed carefully on the tree at first, making a nice pattern, then as those applying the icicles got tired or bored, they were often tossed on by the handful, landing in clumps.

Those falling on the floor were not easy to pick up or sweep up. Often on the Fourth of July the odd icicle could be found on a rug or in a corner.

Lots of trees were decorated with chains made from strips of colored construction paper glued together in rings to make the paper chains. Usual colors were red, blue and green. Another decoration was often popped corn put on a string with a big needle to make another “rope” decoration. By the time the tree was taken down the formerly crunchy popcorn had a rubber like texture.

Children often spent the weeks before Christmas lying on the floor pouring over the toy pages of the Sears Roebuck catalog. Dolls were popular with the girls and cowboy things for the boys. Mothers would look at “house stuff” and daddies found a new tool they could not live without. A

nice neat catalog in October was usually a mess of frayed pages by December 26. The closer to Christmas, the more frantic the competition over the use of the single catalog became. Most towns has no shopping malls, it was a matter of “going to town”, fighting for parking places and putting nickels in parking meters.

Picking gifts from the catalog gave those having to do the “town shopping” an idea of what to buy and simplified the shopping that had to be done.

The catalog was often called “The Wish Book.”

Those doing the cooking would read the old family recipes and make a list of what was needed from the grocery store. Cans of cranberry sauce, pumpkin, and mince meat would be stockpiled in the cupboards, or anyplace available in the kitchens. Deep freezes were not all that common, turkeys were often bought fresh. If frozen turkeys were available the amount of defrosting needed was carefully calculated so that the thawing and cooking could be done as simply as possible for

OC employees depart County employee for the past 15 years.

Other employees departing include Michael Hale, mosquito control night foreman; Renee Peveto, auditing clerk; Toshi Garrett, assistant auditor; Kathy Davis, juvenile probation officer; Pamela Webb, corrections officer for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office

and Faye Liddell, sergeant for the OCSO. Thibodeaux said he couldn’t recall such a mass exodus of employees from the county in his 20 years of service.

“These are key department heads. It will be a challenge to replace them. That’s a lot of experience going out the door,” Thibodeaux said.

Christmas cannon State Militia. The militia unit became “The Orange Rifles.”

In 1889 Captain E.I. Kellie of Jasper County formed the Jeff Davis Rifles as the militia company there. Kellie wanted some ordinance for the unit and contacted former Confederate general Wilburn H. King, serving as the Texas Adjutant General. King had the 12 pound cannon sent to Kellie in Jasper. The cannon was occasionally fired when the militia company had maneuvers, or for civic celebrations.

The Jeff Davis Rifles came to

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Thibodeaux said he doesn’t have immediate plans after he leaves the county on December 31. He’s currently taking care of his wife who has been recovering from open heart surgery.

He added he may become interested in a new job, such as pharmacy for instance, if the right offer comes along.

the cook. Ideally the sugar and flour needed for the Christmas baking had been found on sale and bought early. Pie crusts were mixed by hand and used as soon as possible after being made. The thought of frozen food at Christmas was unimaginable to the moms in aprons with hand mixers and rolling pins. Pans of cornbread would be baked days early to use in the dressing to go with the Christmas turkey.

Stockings were usually the red mesh net type, hardly seen now. Christmas was the time that the kids and often the adults received fruits and nuts that were not always available any other time of the year. The stockings were stuffed with oranges, apples, hazel nuts, brazil nuts, almonds, pecans, and peppermint candy canes.

One of the favorite candy treats was the ribbon candy. It was a wide candy ribbon white, green, or red that was rolled out flat and then pushed together to make a “scrunched up” ribbon. When that appeared in the stores, it meant that Christmas was near. It said “Christmas is here” like nothing else at the time.

Christmas was the time when the nuts were in large quantities in the stores. The nutcrackers and picks would come out of storage and the kids would lay on the floor with a bowl of assorted nuts in front of the black and white three channel TV and watch Milton Berle, I Love Lucy, Mr. Peepers, and on Sunday nights, the Ed Sullivan Show while they took turns cracking and eating the nutty treats. The apples and oranges were usually made to last a while. The candy canes usually were the first to go.

Christmas morning was the time that the presents were opened. Those from Santa Claus were attacked with gusto and the colored papers

ripped off and piled up on the floor. The fifties were the times that boys and girls, also, watched Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Gene Autry, Rin Tin Tin, and Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. Presents from Santa reflected those favorite movie and TV stars of both boys and girls. In those years girls, almost as often as boys, were seen wearing the genuine imitation Davy Crockett coonskin cap, com-

plete with tail. Other presents might be new clothes for the kids and something for the kitchen for mothers, anything from a necktie to a fishing rod and reel for daddies. There were “electric” appliances, but very few “electronic” items.

At the end of Christmas Day, at midnight, the National Anthem played on the TV, the Indian Chief “test pattern” came on and Christmas was over for another year.

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Orange on July 4, 1906. They were in Orange to stage a mock battle at Anderson Park.

As the cannon was loaded there was an explosion and the ramrod was shot through the hand of First Sergeant W.C. Blake. The wound resulted in the amputation of Blake’s hand and arm. Blake was a well known and well liked citizen of Jasper who was the editor of the Jasper Newsboy, the local paper.

The demoralized Jasper Troops wanted nothing more to do with the cannon and left

it were it sat after the accident.

The cannon was taken over by the Orange Rifles. There is no record of whether it was ever fired again. At some point a large steel screw was installed in the touch hole, so it could never be fired again. It sat until the carriage began to rot away. A concrete base was designed and built on the lawn of the old courthouse. When the present courthouse was built, it was moved to the front lawn facing Division Street.

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NOT FORGOTTEN: Rhonda C. Mullen Richoux Bruce Morgan, 29 of Bridge City, died Dec. 25.***Linc Jason Schexnyder, 39, stationed with the U.S. navy in Omaha, Nebraska died Dec. 20.

He was a former graduate of Bridge City High School.***Buna Sledge Henry, 85, of Bridge City, died Dec. 24. She had lived in Bridge City since 1950.***Jack Lewis Duham, 83, of Bridge City, died Friday, Dec. 24.***Russell “R.L.” Henderson, 72, of Orange, died Dec. 21. He was a safety inspector for Chevron. He was a national all-star softball player.*****Harry Dell Flanagan, 73, of West Orange, died Dec. 22. He graduated from Stark High School in Orange in 1950.*****Margaret Eva McMahon Voughan, 90, of Orange, died Dec. 23. She was born in Slidell, LA, in 1914.***Clayton Martin, 67, of Bridge City died Dec. 21.***Robert Murray Wood, 85, of Orange, died Dec. 20. Retired from Dupont the was a WWII Air Force veteran. He was shot down in Germany April 1, 1944, and was a POW until the war ended.***Anita Decker, 88, of Orange, died Dec. 25. She was preceded in death by her husband Thad Decker.***Jacklynn Rose “Jackie” Elliot, 54, of Mauriceville, died Dec. 22.***Jeremy Paul Bouley, 25, a native of Orange, died Dec. 23.

40 Years Ago-1974

CHRISTMAS THE BIRTHDAY THAT KEEPS ON GIVING It’s come on the Christmas season, a joyous time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. On Dec. 25, many people who attend church just once a year will attend religious services.

The youngsters will wake up to the joy of gifts under the tree, many not yet realizing why this day of gifts from Santa Clause and the big feast mom has planned is a special day and why we celebrate. Many youngsters are happy that they are going to Grandma’s house, where all the aunts, uncles and cousins come together. The children enjoy a fun filled day while the adults rehash old stories about their youth, like how Uncle Tommy got in all that trouble with Papa when he started a fire that nearly spread to the house. It’s a great day for the generations to renew the love of the family unit. As the years go by, one at a time they move on to meet their Maker. New babies arrive to take their place. The conversations change to those good Christmas times at Grandma and Papa’s place. Aunts and uncles are now the old folks and the cycle continues. Memories are made at Christmas gatherings that are everlasting. Christmas, the birth of Christ, is a time to give thanks for family and our many blessings. May you have a very Merry Christmas. We give thanks to you, our loyal readers and supporters. Unfortunately for the Harmon family and all who loved Don, it starts on a sad note. I must move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

REMEMBERING DON HARMON A Good and Generous Man Don and I go back to when we were both in our young 20’s and in all those years I’ve never known a fairer, kinder, caring, straightshooter. Don helped countless people, many needing just a little help. Preston Fuller tells stories about Don cutting deals, often taking money out of his wallet to help his customer have enough for a down payment. Not company money, his own money. He would tell the customer, “Pay me back when you can.”

Don didn’t like the selling end of the car business. He was a wholesale buyer. He would travel Texas and Louisiana visiting car dealers who became his friends throughout the years. When he worked South Louisiana, he would often return to Orange with a trunk full of fresh baked, hard crust French bread and would then pass it around to friends. For the last few years, here on Henrietta Street, Don was the first to arrive. He would sweep the walkway, then walk the area and pick up all the trash including cigarette butts.

Don had been a football star at Stark High and as a fleshly halfback was offered a scholarship to McNeese but went into the Army during the Korean conflict and on his return joined his dad and brothers in the car business and married Dorothy Bonin. Don and Ms. Dorothy raised two fine young men, Donnie and Kevin, and were extremely proud of their wonderful grandchildren.

Surprisingly for a car man Don was a very private person. His wife of 59 years, Dorothy, was sick for a long time. Don took care of her diligently, even though he was having some health problems himself. He didn’t see a doctor until after her death.

Each morning he visited her grave until his health prevented it.

For over a year Don fought a battle with cancer that showed up in different places in his body. Finally it was too much to overcome.

Don, who had maintained his high school football playing weight was a sticker for good health, hadn’t smoked, drank or abused his body and was a unlikely candidate for cancer.

Each morning Don would stick his head into our office and ask how we were. He loved high school track and missed few state meets. There were also many fun times in his life. He was lucky at shooting craps in his younger days. There were a lot of car dealers and wholesale buyers around that Don will be reunited with. Charlie Wickersham, Bill Bell, J.T. Harrison, Leo Brown, Bill Kizer, Leon Slayter and many others and his longtime friend banker Elmer Newman. It will be quite a reunion. Don also will again be with Dorothy, the love of his life. As for me, like so many others, I loved the guy. I’m glad his fight is over.

Donald Cecil Harmon, Sr., 83, passed away Dec. 20, 2014.

Dorothy died two years earlier on Dec. 14. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. He will be missed. Condolences to his sons, brothers, sisters and their families. Another friend done gone. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 Our buddy, Karen Jo Vance, went to work in the back of the County Clerk’s office in April, 1974, at the age of 19, as a “take out” girl for Security Abstract. For all of her adult life she has worked in that office. On Dec. 28, this lovely lady will celebrate her 50th birthday. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by. Karen Jo is older but the County Clerk still loves her job. and on Jan. 1, she will embark on a new four year term.)*****Reggie White’s death at age 43 has stunned players, coaches and football fans around the country. He died Dec. 26, of sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops during sleep. He tallied 198 sacks and was a member of the 75th Anniversary team. He played eight years at Philadelphia, six at Green Bay and one at Carolina.*****United States Army Sergeant Jason Menard surprised his mother, Sharon Dunn, with a visit to Bridge City. Just 24 hours earlier he was in the dangerous streets near Kirkuk, Iraq. He slept in his own bed Christmas Eve. The 24 year old will be home for a few days before returning to his third tour of duty in Iraq. (Editor’s note: Jason is still in the Army, stationed in the states.)*****Our greatest loss, thanks to Tom DeLay, in the coming year will be Con. Jim Turner. (Editor’s note; Boy, you can say that again.)*****GONE BUT

Pretty Linda Gay, the daughter of Nancy and Lewis Gay, now lives in Dallas. She is featured on the cover of Joske’s new Dallas catalogue and also featured inside. Linda still lives in the Dallas area. Her parents Linda and Lewis have passed away.*****The Harmon brothers, Jackie, Carlton and Don have purchased 22 acres of commercial property on MacArthur Drive.*****The Lynn Emerson’s have moved into their new magnificent home in Bridge City. Neighbors across the street are Helen and Doug Harrington.*****Attorney H.D. Pate is enlarging his law office to accommodate former assistant district attorney Don Burgess.

(Editor’s note: Don went on to become a district judge and appellant court judge. Thanks to Tom DeLay’s redistricting, the Judge will be pursuing other avenues. He chose not to run for re-election.)*****The Orange County Bar Association installed new officers at a party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cash “Jack” Smith. Buddie Hahn was installed president, H.D. Pate vice-president, Don Burgess, sec/treasurer.*****Getting special honors at the Bridge City football banquet were Charlie Hildabrant, outstanding back; Craig Morris, outstanding lineman; Randy Fults and Hildabrant were named most valuable players.*****Betty Williams is one of the sweetest, sexiest gals in the country. The young bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bevins and runs the front end at Texas Ave. Grocery, a family business.*****District Attorney Sharon Bearden warns folks who will party over the holidays not to drink and drive. If you can’t find someone to take you home, leave your car parked and locked and call a cab.*****Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 Judge James “Stick” Stringer becomes a private citizen come Jan. 1.*****Larry Gunter is Pinehurst city judge.*****Orange city secretary is Mavis McClure.*****Wayne Baker is named new sales manager at Butler-Baker Pontiac/AMC.*****Dr. Paul Willis is West Orange school superintendent.*****The New Year’s eve party will again be at Laverne and Hal Ridley’s place in Victory Gardens. Laverne throws a good party.*****Phyllis and Roy Dunn will mark their 20th anniversary Dec. 31. It should be another one of those sunset to sunrise celebrations bringing the New year of 1975.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Up jumped the rabbit and like that Karen Jo is gone, didn’t waste much time packing. After 40 years in the County Clerk’s office, she has hung it up. She says, “God’s plan for our lives is sometimes a complete surprise.” She said she never expected to retire. “My 60th birthday is Dec. 28th and retirement is the best gift God could have given me and it truly was a surprise. His plans are awesome.” Karen Jo will be missed. I look for several other good county employees to get out of Dodge.*****Bridge City ISD Athletic Director Richard Briggs released a list of 52 applicants for the head football coaching job. Applicants came from all over the country and locally. Indiana, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana and Arizona were some out-of-state applicants. Many applied throughout Texas, some assistants at large schools. *****Our friends at Dupuis Full Service in Bridge City extend Holiday Greetings to all their customers. Manager Earl Duhon has colorectal cancer and will start chemo in January. He does not have insurance and could use any financial help. To donate link to http://wwwgofundme.com/gx7yz8. *****A few of the celebrities we lost in 2014: Robin Williams,63, suicide, Aug. 11; Joan Rivers, 81, Sept. 4; Mickey Rooney, 93, April 6; Lauren Bacall, 89, Aug. 12; Poet Maya Angelou, 86, May 28; Shirley Temple Black, 85, Feb. 10; Hall of Famer Tony Gioynn, 54, June 6; Joe Crocker, 70, Dec. 22.*****Celebrity weddings last weekend: Elton John Married longtime partner David Furnish at their estate near London Sunday. The couple’s sons served as ring bearers. England legalized same sex marriage this year.***Former “N Sync member Lance Bass and artist Michael Turchin married Saturday in LA. JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Jamie-Lynn Sigler officiated the ceremony.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. On Dec. 24, Al’s better half, Helen DeRoche, celebrates as does Jay Scarbough, Mike Dillon, Terri Estes, Toni Thompson and Mindy Granger. Also Lucy and Rene’ Hanks celebrate their 59th anniversary. They all share this special day with singer Ricky Martin, 42 and author Mary Higgins Clark, 84.*****Dec. 25th Christmas baby Judge Flo Carter Edgerly, longtime friend, a good Judge, now retired celebrates. Ronnie Hutchison “Mr. Orangefield”, Jenny’s husband and Kent’s dad celebrates on this great holiday. Also marking a birthday are Earline Russell, Velma Theriot, Evelyn Foster, Janelle Deutsch, Louise Buker, Ruby Ryan, Many Frances Hartley and Randy Wuske. This also would have been our late friend Gordon Baxter’s birthday.

They share this day with singer Jimmy Buffett, 67, actress Sissy Spacek, 64, singer Barbara Mandrlell, 65.*****On Dec. 26, Kent Broussard, Ashley Burris, Emily Glover and Jennifer Ferguson all celebrate. They share the day with TV host John Walsh, 68 and baseball player Ozzie Smith, 54. This was also the day our friend Curtis Lee passed away in 2011.*****Dec. 27: This day is loaded with a bunch of characters, some colorful, some not so much, but all are special folks. Our dearest friend, Ms Jewel’s boy, the late J.B’s big brother, attorney Jim Sharon Bearden, the best criminal attorney I know turns 75. Unbelievable, it seems that only a few years ago he come home from Baylor with his law degree. I was fortunate enough to be there to witness it and wish him well.***Bridge City Mayor Kirk Roccaforte, married to “Never a Dull Moment” Shirley, has dedicated much of his life to public service. A longtime city councilman and a very effective mayor servicing his last eligible term, celebrates on this day.***A county judge’s son, voice of the Newton Eagles and a dedicated worker for Orange County Economic Development, who couldn’t do it without “Girl Friday” Shirley Zimmerman, Bobby Fillyaw is a year older today.***Russell Bottley, a fine young man, who bleeds WO-S Mustangs and knows every great player since Kevin Smith, fought a long battle with cancer and on this birthday, with help from many friends, is thankful to be cancer free, celebrates.***Florence’s husband, Max Pelham, celebrates also Bobby Sibert, Judy Taylor, Rob Turner, and

Lorraine Bonin. They share birthdays with actor “Good Times” John Ames, 74, journalist Cokie Roberts, 75 and Port Arthur’s NFL star Jamaal Charles, 27.*****On Dec. 28, Orange County’s former longest serving employee, a special lady, Karen Jo Vance celebrates.***Commissioner David Dubose’s better half, lovely Harriet Dubose celebrates, as does Lynda Montagne, Stacy Roberts, Jacob Broussard, Debbie Taylor and Linn Cardner.

They share this day with actor Danzel Washington, 59, artist Stan Lee and Oparah’s best friend Gayle King, 59.*****Dec. 29 our friend, a special guy, Kenny “KeeKee” Dupuis, married a long time to Nancy and owns the only full service station in three counties celebrates as does Pam White, Jacklyn Bradberry, Pam LeDoux, Sherrie Reid and Lauren Leger. They share this day with actor John Voight, 75, actress Mary Tyler Moore, 77 and Ted Danson, 65.*****On Dec. 30, pretty Kate Kazmar Butcher, one of Joe’s girls, celebrates as does Paula Aven, Kari Stringer and Rebecca Hannegan. They share this day with three big stars, LeBron James, 29, Tiger Woods, 38 and television show host Meredith Viera. Happy birthday to all.

Please see complete list.*****Seen at Denny’s were the Johnson boys, Kenny and Steve, celebrating birthday breakfast for big brother David, who turned 71 on Saturday, *****Also spotted was Jody Raymer, escorting two lovelies, Beverly and mother-in-law Ms. Pearl, who looks good and getting around like a pro with her walker.*****For 20 years, a couple of days before Christmas, the late Dot Eshbach brought homemade fudge to us. We were surprised last week when the mail brought a package of fudge from Cal and Connie Eshbach, of Kernes, TX, in “Honor of Dot.” Thanks, she was a special lady.*****Tuesday our Cajun buddy Jessie Domingue came by with some French bread from LeJeune’s Bakery in Jeanerette. Ironically, he also brought a loaf for Don Harmon, unaware that Don’s funeral was going on at the very time. Jessie also treated us with Cajun maliton and quail eggs from Darrell Broussard in Gueydan. Jessie is not only a talented musician but also is one heck of a great Cajun.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Holly Bryan, Mindy Granger, Toni Thompson, Trey Clark, Terri Estes, Helen DeRoche, Lewis Sims, Mary Jane McCune, Mike Dillion, Earline Russell, Ruby Ryan, Ronnie Hutchison, Rushia Mae Cooper, Velma Theriot, Evelyn Foster, Janelle Deutsch, Louise Buker, Mary Frances Hartley, Randy Wuske, Ashley Burris, Emily Glover, Jennifer Ferguson, Kent Broussard, Laura Floyd, Jean Marshall, Rebecca Johns, Rob Turner, Bobby Sibert, Judy Taylor, Kirk Roccaforte, Lorraine Bonin, Max Pelham, Lynda Montagne, Jacob Broussard, Stacy Roberts, Debbie Taylor, Harriet Dubose, Kenneth Wiemers, Linn Cardner, Raymond Costilla, Pam White, Slade McClanahan, Pam LeDoux, Sam McLellan, Jacklyn Bradberry, Larry Padget, Sherrie Reid, Kenny Dupuis, Lauren Leger, Kari Stringer, Kate Kazmar Butcher, Kyler Walron, Paula Aven, Madison Ranee Hanusch, Marie Perkins and Rebecca Hannegan.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Da Catolic Priest Fatter Paul was making his annual Christmas week rounds visiting wit his parishioners and checking out der devotion to Jesus Christ, who’s birthday would be celebrated in a few days.

He stopped for a visit wit old man Alsid Comeaux, wat still live in da old place at Indian Bayou. He’s a poor ex-farmer him.

Da Priest axe po Comeaux, “Mr. Comeaux, if you had a horse would you give it to da Lord, hanh?”

“Maise, I sure would me,” Comeaux answer.

“If you had a cow?” Fatter Paul axe.

“Absolutely I would,” said Comeaux.

“Wat bout a goat?” da Priest axe.

“Sure would,” Comeaux answer.

Den Fatter Paul say, “Well, let me axe you wat bout a pig, hanh?”

Comeaux him, he come rite out of dat old chair and he say, “Now dats not fair Fatter, you know I got a pig me.”

Editor’s note: There’s a Christmas message in there somewhere.

C’EST TOUT Congratulations to the West Orange-Stark Mustangs for not only a great season but for bringing all the communities together for one reason, pulling for our home team. The Mustangs captured the goodwill of all our citizens. Never before have I seen a sports team get so much recognition. Everywhere I went Friday, on the day of the game, people were wearing Mustang blue. On Saturday, after that game, the Beaumont Enterprise dedicated their entire front page to the Mustangs. I had never seen that before. There was something special about the 2014 Mustangs.

Maybe it had to do with how they overcame misfortunes when star players were lost to injury, maybe it was the charm of a JV quarterback, with the name of Jack Dallas, who took over after the loss of two starting quarterbacks that captured so many fans. Coach Cornell Thompson and his staff week after week made the right calls and shaped personnel to fill the gaps. The Mustangs had every opportunity to win the game against Gilmer.

The 35-25 loss doesn’t reflect the excitement of the game. In championship games its often how the ball bounces. It didn’t bounce in favor of the Mustangs. I’m not going to rehash the game but I’m not convinced calling back Deionte Thompson’s 102-yard run off of a field goal attempt, was a block in the back, the shoulder maybe but not a back block. More importantly, the referees hadn’t been calling minor infractions, just major ones, so all game times could move along. That one bad call I believe changed the momentum of the game despite WO-S being ahead 19-7. I was truly impressed with the television coverage.

The camera work was outstanding, even showing the color of the players eyes. I watched all the games starting with Newton Thursday night. I turned down the volume and listened to Bobby Fillyaw broadcast on the radio. He ran ahead of television a few seconds but Stelly and Kimbrough’s broadcast of the Mustangs was perfectly in sync. Most of the teams I favored lost. We saw an interview with our friend, former BCISD superintend Jamie Harrison, who is Director of Athletics for the UIL. He announced that for the first time basketball championships will be played in San Antonio not Austin. Again thanks to the Mustangs for the memories and excitement they brought to Orange County.

Special thanks to our photographer Meri Elen Jacobs for the coverage.*****I’ve got to go. Take care and God bless.

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From The Bridge City Independent School District Faculty, Staff, Administration and Board of Trustees

BC Students Host Annual Food Drive

Living History Students Present “Christmas Past”

BCMS students collected 1932 food items for the Salvation Army during this year’s food drive. The annual food drive is sponsored by National Junior Honor Society and Student Council.

BCISD Living History Students were invited to the John J. French Museum to present their “Christmas Past” program and hands- on activities for children during the Museum’s candlelight Christmas tour. This is the 4th year that our students have been involved in the program.

Dedicated To Maintaining The Highest Standard Of Education In The State.

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Places to Go ... Things to See in Orange County

GG Shinn’s 2015 New Year’s Celebration GG Shinn will be hosting a New Year’s Celebration 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the VFW Hall at Hwy 87N, Orange, Dec. 31. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Shinn will be joined by Ken Marvel & the Swamp Pop Band.

Also singing will be local legend Jivin’ Gene.

Tickets are $35 per person and it includes: party hats, tiarras and noisemakers.

Bring your own bottle, the VFW bar will be selling setups, beer and wine.

Five $100 cash drawings will be held, one every hour.

Tickets are available at: VFW, Orange Texas- 409-8869738 A&S Music, Nederland- 409-

727-5159 Swicegood Music Co., Beaumont – 409-833-8608

‘Flashdance’ coming to Lutcher Theater on Jan. 7

Smoking is allowed in the lounge area only. No ice chests are allowed

Kate Robards presents Mandarin Orange at OCP Kate Robards will offer a special benefit performance of her one woman show, “Mandarin Orange” for Orange Community Players at 7:30 p.m., Jan 9-10, 2015. Tickets are only $10.

Robards is a writer, performer, and an MFA candidate in writing at California College of the Arts.

Her play, “Mandarin Orange”, chronicles her journey from small town Orange to life as an expat in Shanghai, China.

It was a featured as a Washington Post “highlight” at Capital Fringe in July 2014. e play made its San Francisco debut in September at Exit eatre.

Robards is a creative producer for FOGG eatre and an

associate producer for e Cutting Ball eatre, both in San Francisco.

Don’t miss this very special homecoming. For Reservations Call 409-882-9137.

Professional photographer Ruth Hoyt to give presentation Ruth Hoyt, naturalist and fulltime photographer specializing in wildlife will be giving a presentation to Perfect Picture 4-H on Monday, January 5th at 5 pm at the Raymond Gould Community Center in Vidor.

You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend and the presentation is free of charge. Hoyt loves to travel for photography, adventure and fun but prefers living in South Texas ranch country where she photographs, lead workshops and tours, guide photographers on private ranches and teach nature photography both in classes and private instructions.

Hotys’ work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institute, Missouri Botanical Garden, Powder Valley Nature Center, Shaw Nature Reserve and St. Louis Artists’ Guild, and is on permanent display in various states in

the United States. Some of her photo credits are National Geographic Books, e Nature Conservancy, Birder’s World, Texas Wildlife Association, just to mention a few. She has won major awards such as Nature’s Best (International). Valley Land Fund (Texas) and First Grand Prize

Stroll the lighted pathways of Shangri La in Orange Stroll the pathways of Shangri La during the to see new, dazzling light displays with even more lights this year!

Walk among the festive, community-decorated Christmas trees. Holiday fun for all ages.

Final Strolls of the season - Friday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Admission: $6 adults; $4 seniors and children. Members free.

Half price admission for each visitor with a non-perishable food item for one evening. Food donations will benefit Orange Christian Services.

The Cypress Gate decorated for Christmas. Image by David Bethard.

with her partner and teammate John Pickles in the Coastal Bend’s wildlife photo contest (based in Texas ranch land). Mark your calendars and join us for a exceptional presentation by Ruth Hoyt.

For questions contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4-H Office at 409-882-7010.

Flashdance – The Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Lutcher Theater on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 at 7 p.m. Tickets from $45-$65 are on sale now at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater box office at 886-5535. Group and student specials are also available.

With electrifying dance at its core, Flashdance – The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer.

When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream.

The original Paramount Pictures film was a worldwide smash hit that became a pop culture phenomenon, grossing over $150 million and featuring a Grammy Award-winning soundtrack. Flashdance – The

Musical features a score including the hit songs from the movie, all of which became top ten hits on the radio around the world, including the Academy Awardwinning title song “Flashdance – What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” and “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll.” In addition to these hits, 16 brand new songs have been written for the stage.

Directed and choreographed

by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis, The Addams Family), Flashdance features a book

by Robert Cary and Tom Hedley (cowriter of the original screenplay with Joe Eszterhas)

with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth.

Flashdance premiered in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 3, 2013 and has played over 40 cities across North America. The Atlanta Journal Constitution hailed it “an astonishing musical spectacle,” while Michigan Live dubbed Flashdance “A super-sexy blockbuster!”

Flashdance – The Muscial is produced by NETworks Presentations and is sponsored locally

by The Examiner.

The Frances Ann Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange.

Evening Christmas Strolls Final strolls - Dec. 26 & 27, 2014 (6–8pm) shangrilagardens.org

2111 W. Park Ave., Orange, TX 77630 / 409.670.9113 Program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. ©2014 All Rights Reserved.

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Community Church Briefs Cowboy Church holds Christmas Eve, Lord’s Supper service e Cowboy Church of Orange County will host its annual Christmas Eve Service, beginning at 5:00 p.m. e service will feature singing of traditional Christmas carols and participation in a candlelight Lord’s Supper. e public is invited. e church is located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange, just off of Hwy. 62 and about one mile north of IH-10. For more information, Pastor Dale Lee may be contacted at 718-0269.

contact the church office at 8861291.

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., 8832611

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.

Faith UMC candlelight service Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 5:00 pm, all are invited to a Christmas eve candlelight communion service. For more information,

Deah Daigle was recognized as the School District Employee of the Month by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Daigle began her career at CCS as a preschool teacher while she was completing her degree. After her graduation, Deah took on the task of teaching math and science classes in middle school. During this time, she continued her own acting career with Orange Community Players, but still found time to help with an Odyssey of the Mind team. This year, she accepted a big curve ball when her principal asked her to transition to teaching high school geometry and algebra. CCS is proud of this dynamic teacher who meets challenges head on, sets a high standard for herself and her students, and is a team player in every sense of the word.

Catholics heighten profile on climate change Church heightens profile in its work on climate change, environment

When a Vatican official suggested that Pope Francis was contemplating an encyclical on the environment a year ago, he signaled that climate change and environmental degradation were such pressing concerns that the pope wanted to address them in a teaching document.

No word has emerged on what the encyclical might say or when it would appear in 2015, but references by officials at the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace have pointed to a document that Catholics can apply in everyday life. Catholics working on environmental issues and climate change in the U.S. are eagerly awaiting the encyclical and have spent much of the last year preparing for it.

“There’s never been an encyclical just on the environment. It’s clear something like this is needed to move, especially policymakers, but even the church,” said Dan Misleh, executive director of the Catholic Climate Covenant. “I’ve always said we need to recover ancient traditions that we’ve always had but we just forgot. About how we’re supposed to care for creation. About how St. Francis said it’s all kin, we’re all connected together somehow.

‘Brother Sun, Sister Moon,’” he said.

Student says many welcomed Ferguson church’s ‘safe space’ People are seeking an understanding of why race is such a contentious subject in St. Louis, wanting to get to the “underlying issue” of why it is “so embedded” in its history, said Laura Downing, a student at St. Louis University. e senior social work major from Decatur, Illinois, was a volunteer when the university’s campus church, St. Francis Xavier, offered a “safe space” the night the grand jury decision in the Ferguson case was handed down. More than 100 people came to the basement of the parish center Nov. 24 during the turmoil following the announcement that a grand jury did not indict Police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. e place of prayer and comfort was open for 48 hours as people stopped in to talk about the issues involved in the protests and violence that followed, with volunteers facili-

tating the discussion. e Jesuitrun university’s campus ministry program led a prayer vigil at the clock tower on campus, and some students attended a protest south of the main campus and the school’s medical campus.

Downing said students reacted with questions, curiosity and confusion.

Groups form 90 Million Strong coalition to end death penalty in U.S. A new coalition has been formed to bring about the end of the death penalty in the United States. Called 90 Million Strong, the coalition’s director, Diann Rust-Tierney, said it would work on a state-by-state basis to add to the 16 states that currently ban capital punishment.

“Enough is enough,” declared Hilary Shelton, NAACP senior vice president for policy and advocacy and director of its Washington bureau, during a Dec. 9 news conference unveiling the campaign. e Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of

the Death Penalty is one of 15 national partners in the campaign. Its executive director, Karen Clifton, was at the event briefly but did not speak. Clifton is one of 22 people in the campaign’s “leadership circle,” as are Sister Helen Prejean, a Sister of St. Joseph and a longtime antideath penalty activist, and actress Susan Sarandon, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Sister Helen in the movie “Dead Man Walking,” based on the nun’s memoir. “It’s a strong presence, when we say what we are united against, in large numbers rather than speaking out individually,” Clifton told Catholic News Service Dec. 9 after the news conference. “We approach it (the death penalty), as Catholics, as a moral and faith issue,” Clifton said. “is is a life issue to us.”

Church is ‘mother’ when it offers mercy, tenderness, pope says As his international Council of Cardinals began a three-day

meeting to discuss the reform of the Roman Curia, Pope Francis said having a perfect organizational chart for the church won’t guarantee that the church fulfills its mission of bringing people to Christ. Celebrating an early morning Mass in the chapel of his residence Dec. 9, Pope Francis prayed that “the Lord would give us the grace to work, to be joyful Christians,” who generate and raise new members, and “help us not fall into the attitude of those sad, impatient, distrusting, anxious Christians who have everything perfect in the church, but don’t have ‘children.’” Commenting on the Gospel story from Matthew 18:12-14 about the shepherd who leaves his 99 sheep to go in search of the one lost sheep, Pope Francis said the shepherd could have approached the situation like a “good businessman: ‘Well, there’s still 99, if one is lost, it’s not a problem.’ e final balance, earnings and losses” are what counts. But instead of having a businessman’s head, the Gospel protagonist “has a shepherd’s heart.”

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Deaths and Memorials

Jane Spell Orange Memorial Services for Mrs. Jane Doris Spell, 70, of Orange, are to be announced at a later date.

She died Dec. 16, at her residence.

A native of Port Arthur, she resided in Orange a number of years.

Additional Life Legacy info and offer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Michael Terry Orange Michael Lee Terry, 64, of Orange, passed away Dec. 18, at the Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur.

A memorial service was held Tu e s d a y , Dec. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating was Mr. John Row. Cremation was under the care of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Kokomo, In, Dec. 17, 1950, Michael was the son of Herbert Leo Terry and Helen Marie Mericle Terry. Michael was a Silver Palm Eagle Scout and Scout Master for Troop #216. He was a huge baseball fan and enjoyed the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.

He is survived by his wife Trudy Lea Stanton Terry; children, Mary Elizabeth Stanton Terry, Andrew Michael Stanton Terry and Allyson Anne Stanton Terry; sisters, Ellen Hastay and Patricia Dalrymple; brother, Herbert Terry, Jr. ; mother-inlaw, Dora Stanton; sister-in-law, Mary Langley; nieces, Johanna Hastay, Rachel Hastay, Sarahbell Gonzalez and nephews, David Dalrymple, Terry Dalrymple, Uriah Langley and Elijah Langley.

Honorary pallbearers were Christopher Lee, Adam Williams, Brad Spooner, Andrew Terry and omas Sallier.

Donald Harmon Orange Donald Cecil Harmon, Sr., 83, of Orange, passed away Dec. 20, at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Father Tom Phelan of St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church. Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Orange, Oct. 31, 1931, Don was the son of Ovie Harmon and Rosalie Armstrong Harmon. Don was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Don was in the car business for over 60 years and a former owner of Harmon Chevrolet. He loved his family, his cars, and enjoyed following sports.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years,

Dorothy Harmon; brother, Jackie Harmon and brother-in-law, Leonard Holton.

He is survived by his sons, Donnie Harmon and wife, Rhonda and Kevin Harmon and wife, Teri, both of Orange; brothers, Carlton Harmon and wife, Betty and Tommy Harmon and wife, Barbara; sisters, Cynthia Fisher and husband, Howard and Janie Holton; sister-in-law, Jerry Nell Harmon; grandchildren, Amber DeBeaumont and husband, Troy, Haley Harmon, Brian Harmon, Shelby Harmon, Jordan Harmon and Bryce Harmon and great grandchild, Cooper DeBeaumont.

Serving as pallbearers were Brian Harmon, Jordan Harmon, Bryce Harmon, David Harmon, Preston Fuller and Elvin Blanchard. Honorary pallbearers are C.J. Huckaby and Robert Blanchard. e family would also like to say thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff that helped care for Mr. Harmon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School Foundation 2600 Bob Hall Road, Orange, TX 77630.

Raymond Davis Vidor Raymond Tootsie Davis, 77, of Vidor died Tuesday, Dec. 16, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

A native of Orangefield, he was a longtime resident of Vidor.

Tootsie was a member of Christ Community Church in Vidor and was a pile driver. He was a fire fighter with the Vidor Volunteer Fire Dept.

Funeral services were held ursday, Dec. 18, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial at Fountain Cemetery in Starks.

Tootsie is survived by his wife Charlotte Davis of Vidor; sons Ricky Gene Davis and wife Melissa of Mauriceville, Jesse Lee Davis and wife Ann and Raymond M. Davis; daughter Sherry Davis Speight; step daughters Shelly Byrd and Edith Baumgardner, all of Vidor; sister Rosalee Jiminez of Beaumont; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Wilma Gillis Davis; grandson Asa Davis and step sons Cowboy and Donald Kourtney.

Louanna Granger The Woodlands Louanna Granger, 77, of e Woodlands and formerly of Orange, passed away on December 13, 2014, at her home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, December 19th, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Eddie Blankenstein of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Orangefield. In honor and remembrance of Mrs. Granger, her family has asked that those who attend the funeral please wear something purple.

Visitation will begin at 4:00 pm on ursday with the Rosary and Wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home.

She was born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on February 17, 1937 to the late Savoy and Paula eriot Simon. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, was a devout Catholic who was at Mass every morning and enjoyed collecting Madonna’s. Mrs. Granger was a Dallas Cowboys fan, loved the home shopping networks,

watched the rodeos on TV, she especially enjoyed the bull riders, and John Cena was her favorite professional wrestler. Most of all she loved being with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Savoy and Paula Simon, husband, Donald “Curly” Granger, and her brothers and sisters.

Louanna is survived by her daughter, Elaine Fay Dobbins, and husband, James, of San Leon, grandchildren, Brandy Kinder-Hanson and husband, Scott, Heather Kinder, David Dobbins, Cody Dobbins and wife, Elizabeth and Tanya Sterling; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Rodriguez, Kirsten Hanson, Gunnar Nunn, Gage Hanson, Logan Dobbins, Chloe Dobbins, and Corbin Sterling. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Molly.

Floyd Leach Starks, La. Floyd W. “ Troy ” Leach, 69, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, at H a r b o r Hospice in Beaumont, following an illness.

B o r n April 19, 1945 in Many, La. to Nattie Mae (Oxley) Leach and Milford James Leach.

He lived in Vinton since 1989 and lived previously in Bridge City. Troy was of the Christian faith and worked as a contract administrator in the chemical refining Industry. Troy enjoyed hunting, camping and being in the outdoors. Troy was a very smart man and a loving husband.

He enjoyed riding four wheelers, popping fireworks and spending time with his dog, J. R. Troy is preceded in death by his parents; his uncle, Hubert Oxley and members of his extended family. ose who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Linda Ann Norwood Leach of Vinton; sons, Troy Dale Leach and wife, Diana of Bridge City and Tracy Keith Leach and his girlfriend, Shani ompson of Orange; sister, Dorothy Mae Cotton and husband, Ray of Starks; brother, Charles Leach of Orange; grandchildren, Lacy Morgan Leach, Miranda Leach Harmon and husband, Caleb, Alana Leach, Devin Young and Dakota Young. Troy is also survived by numerous members of his extended family.

Graveside services to remember and honor Troy’s life were Friday, Dec. 19, at the Fort Jesup Cemetery near Many. e Rev. Wade Penfield officiated.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at .

Olan Sanders Orange Olan Ray Sanders, 72, of Orange, passed away Dec. 17, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 19, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating was F a t h e r Joseph Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial followed at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles.

Born in Iota, La., on May 19, 1942, Olan was the son of Jessie Lee Sanders and Louise An-

drepont Sanders. Olan was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He loved being outdoors and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Donna Sonnier and husband, Curtis; son, Neil Sanders and wife, Julie; step-daughter, Wendy Stephens Magness and husband, Robbie; grandchildren, Josh Sonnier, Olivia Sanders, Chris and Jamie Fruge, Timothy, Derian and Braden Magness and Devin and Jacob Breaux; great grandchildren, Shelby Sonnier and Keylyn Nunez; brother, Mervin Sanders and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, Texas 77632.

Roxie Lormand Orange Born Nov. 22, 1962 (anksgiving Day) in Beaumont to William John (Bill) Huffman and Lillie B. Culbertson, Roxie died suddenly Dec. 14, at her home in Orange.

Her husband, Richard Lormand, survives, in addition to her father (and wife, Charmaine) of Henderson; mother, of Nederland; sister, Andrea Lynn Trahan, and husband, Irby II, of Groves; sister, Cindy Willis, and husband, Herbert of Sulphur Springs; aunt, Carol Dwyer, of Groves; aunt, Betty Blackmon, of Beaumont; nieces and nephews, Irby Trahan III, Peter Solomon Trahan, Sara Grace Trahan, Lane omas Breaux, Victoria Marie Binagia, and Cade Willis; half-brothers and half-sisters, Chuck Johnson, Richard Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Suzanne George and Jacquelyn Galindo; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Roxie graduated Nederland High School, Lamar College and Southeast Texas College of Law. She was an attorney who helped many people over her career.

Texas Bar Journal listed Roxie as one of the five attorneys or firms grossing maximum awards on asbestosis-silicosis cases (she being the only solo practitioner of the five).

Having been privileged to be a Miss Texas contestant, Roxie also loved plants and animals. Among those she raised were kangaroos, Great Pyrenees dogs, Himalayan cats, parakeets, varieties of fish, deer, llamas, emus, cockatiels, pet dogs, Bandit, Smiley, and Sunshine the cat.

Family was very important to Roxie, who was pre-deceased by grandparents, William J. and Mildred Huffman, Ehrle and Helen Blackmon; step-father, Daniel Ray Culbertson; uncle, Billy Ehrle Blackmon; uncle, Morgan Blackmon; uncle, Wayne Patterson; and cousin, Vickie Blackmon.

A member of First United Methodist Church of Nederland from an early age, the family requests memorials be directed to the United Methodist Army of that Church. e Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 27, at First United Methodist Church in Nederland.

Frances Sattler Orange Frances Sattler, 66, of Orange, passed away Dec. 22, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Born in St. Martinville, La, June 6, 1948, she was the daughter of L i n t o n Broussard and Marie Barras.

Frances worked as a Systems Analyst for Gulf States Utilities before retiring.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Sattler; children, Jimmy Sattler, Jr. of Keller, and Gregory Sattler of Liberty; three brothers; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society: P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Bill Weisman Orange Bill R. Weisman, 92, passed away at his home in Orange.

He was raised on a farm growing up and attended Monett High School. Bill was enlisted in the 203 C.A. AA on Sept. 19, 1940 and was discharged Sept.

19, 1941. He served with the 5th Air Force 348th fighter group in the South Pacific from Dec. 31, 1943 to Jan. 9, 1946. Bill married Lavern Russell on April 15, 1942.

He started work at European Import Liquor in Beaumont, and later became the manager of Amuny’s liquor stores. He then

entered the wholesale liquor with McKesson and Robbins as a sales person and retired in January 1984.

Bill and Lavern were owner of Bill’s Burger Barn and Cacky Motel in Vidor, Midway Motel and Midway Gulf in Bridge City, Bill was also owner of B&B Auto with his son Barry in Vidor. Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor since June 17, 1951. While he lived in Vidor he was a member of the Vidor Volunteer Fire Department. He was a dispatcher for Bridge City Volunteer Fire Department when he was the owner of the Midway Hotel. He was a Charter member in Bridge City Rotary Club and a member of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Bridge City Planning and Zoning and on the Advisory Board on the Bridge City Council. His wife Lavern Weisman deceased on March 15, 2000. He married Emily Lou Weisman on May 15, 2002.

His visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Friday, Dec. 19, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 20, at First United Methodist Church in Vidor, with entombment following at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Bill is survived by his sons, Bobby and Marcia in Walnut Hill, FL and Barry and Susie in Orange; four grandchildren, Tammy Weisman in Longview, Suzanne Gresham in Vidor, Brandon Weisman in San Diego, CA, and Stacy Brown in Houston; six great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Cora Weisman, brothers Ronald and Russell Weisman, and son Billy Weisman.

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New rod for Gramps: A Christmas Story Robert Vail For e Record

Members of the state flag football championship team, Team Force, are from left to right, Ethan McKinley, Richard Warner, Austin King, Clyde Jones, Dustin Ducharme, Korey Denton, Hayden Wheeler, Courtney Chauvin, Malerie Corbell, Landon Alford, and Aaron Wilson.

Eddie Shaw

Blake Cassidy

Kallie McNabb

LC-M Team Force takes top medals Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School’s Special Olympics team, Team Force, is on a winning streak. e team, coached by Jason Yeaman and Michael Ridout, won the State Flag Football Championship this past weekend in Waco. e team got to practice in Baylor’s indoor football facilities where the Baylor Bears hone their skills. While there, the team was featured in a segment on KCEN TV. Team members are Ethan McKinley, Richard Warner, Austin King, Clyde Jones, Dustin

Ducharme, Korey Denton, Hayden Wheeler, Courtney Chauvin, Malerie Corbell, Landon Alford, and Aaron Wilson.

Not to be outdone by their football-throwing classmates, Team Force bowlers brought home their own medals from Saturday’s Special Olympics competition. ey include Eddie Shaw, who won a silver medal in his division, Blake Cassidy who also earned a silver in her division, and Kallie McNabb who was the gold medal winner in her division.

St. Mary Catholic School has been operating without air conditioner or a fan circulation in their gym for about 50 years. The 8th grade class always gives back a project to the school as their appreciation for what the school has given them. This year the 8th grade class wanted to contribute something that would not only benefit students and staff, but could also be enjoyed by parents, grandparents, and other family members and friends as well as other school for games. This year the 8th grade class provided a “Big Fan” for the St. Mary Catholic gym and had the dedication ceremony which included the major donors. The fan made staff and student members hair fly and flow and was a wonderful working memory. Pictured are: Ross Smith, Trey Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pousson, Juanita Smith and son Wade Smith, whose contribution was given in memory of Papaw, Edward Smith; Carolyn Siebert (Represented by daughter Jamie Wilson) and all the 8th Grade Students. Those not present were Dr. and Mrs. Chris Reidel, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reidel, Dr. Kevin Dileo and Dr. Evie Green- Dileo.

The Bridge City seventh grade girls basketball team recently competed in the W.W. Lewis Tournament in Sulphur, La. The girls had an awesome weekend, going 5-0 in the tournament and clinching first place. Tournament results: Bridge City 29, Groves 2; Bridge City 20, Oak Park 2; Bridge City 19, S.J. Welch 6; Bridge City 11, W.W. Lewis 7; Bridge City 23, Moss Bluff 10. With the five-game win streak, the Lady Cardinals are now 8-1 for the season. Top scorers for the tournament, with total points scored, were Harrison 23, Clark 15, Halliburton 14, Reed 10, Lawrence 10, Daniels 9, Stump 9, Murty 8, and Skinner 4. The team played amazing defense the entire tournament. Top defensive players were Reed, Lawrence, Harrison, Molin and Murty. Coach Wiegreffe said she is proud of the girls’ hard work and team play.

Community Briefs

Eagles host benefit, NY dance A benefit will be held for Tony Doiron, Saturday, Jan. 3, at the American Legion, 108 Green Ave., Orange, from noon - until. Tony has had to have several surgeries on his ankles and is unable to work at this time. ere will be food, auctions raffles, cake walks and music. For more information, call Debra Courville at 238-9125 or the American Legion at 886-1241. ere will also be a new year’s dance from 8:00 am until midnight featuring Creole Cooking. Tickets are $10, which includes champagne and party favors.

Guests are encouraged to bring snacks. Reservations may be made by calling 886-7381.

ShangriLa’s Christmas gardens

Stroll the pathways of Shangri La during the to see new, dazzling light displays with even more lights this year! Walk among the festive, community-

decorated Christmas trees. Holiday fun for all ages.

Final Strolls of the season - Friday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 27, 6-8 pm. Admission: $6 adults; $4 seniors, children. Members free.

Half price admission for each visitor with a nonperishable food item for one evening. Food donations will benefit Orange Christian Services.

Diabetes Educational Classes

Have you been told by your healthcare provider you are Diabetic or Pre-Diabetic? If you answered yes, then come join us for our 2015 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Diabetes Educational session. e first session will be Tuesday mornings, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Jan. 6 – Feb. 3; a 5 week session.

Cost is $20 per person for the session. Scholarships are available. It is important to attend all five classes to receive the full educational benefit. If you are interested in the course please call the Extension office at 882-7010.

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

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

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

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

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

In the spring of Cris’ eighth he accompanied year, Gramps to a local pawn shop where Gramps was going to try to sell his old shot gun to help pay for some of his medical bills. Gramps reasoned that since he was too old to tromp the salt marsh after ducks any more, he might as well use the gun for something good.

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

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

All summer long Cris did as many odd jobs as he could, saving every penny he earned mowing grass and washing cars. In between fishing trips with his Grandfather, he carried out the neighbor’s garbage, and as

summer turned into fall, he raked leaves all over the neighborhood.

Finally two days before Christmas, he had enough money saved. Cris hopped on his bicycle and pedaled down to the pawn shop ... only to find that the rod and reel that his Grams had so admired had been sold only hours before.

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

Grabbing his push button reel and rod, he quietly slipped out the back door as Gramps napped in his chair.

He figured he would be back before Gramps even knew he was gone.

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

Cris had brought only one piece of cut mullet, because he didn’t really think he would catch anything, but he enjoyed the peace and solitude. Mainly he wanted to try and figure out what to do about Gramps’ Christmas gift.

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

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

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

better admire it.

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

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

What luck!

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

Did it flop back into the bay? How on earth did that fish vanish without so much as a splash?

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

Cris paused. Could it be ... you know who? Maybe ...

Nah! Probably not.

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

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

On Christmas morning, he was up before Gramps, placing the now clean, shiny new rod and bright red Garcia reel under the evergreen tree with the glittering golden star attached. e smile that lit Gramps’ face when he saw the new rod and reel was the best Christmas gift Cris could have received. He knew he and Gramps would spend plenty of quality time together in the days to come, sitting on the edge of the bay in pursuit of the mighty redfish.

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Taste of the Holidays

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Pecan Tarts EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record During the holidays, as far back as I can remember, my mama, Pat Brandon has made candies, cookies, breads and pecan tarts. Everybody wanted those pecan tarts. e person she always wanted to make sure got them though was John Tarver. He worked with mom and was a police officer for the City of Bridge City.

John loved those tarts and every time I see him out and about, he asks about mom. I always make sure to let her know he asks about her - and without fail, her response is always “ I need to make John some pecan tarts.”

In recent years, mom hasn’t baked like she used to, but people always remember and make mention about getting one of her “goody trays” with cookies, pumpkin bread, divinity and pecan tarts. ey always remember the pecan tarts.

Maybe this year John will get some of his tarts…

NANCY’S KITCHEN

Pecan Tarts Pastry Shells 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour Cream together butter, cream cheese and flour. Set in refrigerator to chill. Chill until stiff and easy to work with. Roll into 24- 1 inch balls. Press down and up the sides of a small muffin tin to form pastry shell.

Filling 1 egg 1 teaspoon butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup chopped pecans divided into 2-1/3 cup portions Mix above ingredients together in bowl (except pecans).

Sprinkle 1/3 cup pecans into each empty tart shell. Place about 1 Tablespoon filling in each pastry shell. Distribute remaining pecans onto tops of each cup.

Bake at 325 for 25 minutes.

Cool about 20 minutes before removing from tins. If tarts resist, take a knife and run around edge of tarts and muffin tin.

Nancy McWhorter e Record e nicest and strangest thing happened to me recently. I received a phone call from a gracious lady by the name of elda W. Harris. She had been following my column in the Minden Press-Herald and asked me if I would like to have her collection of recipes that she had collected over years of time. If you know me, there was no way I could pass up such a golden opportunity.

Out of the kindness of her heart, she came out in very cold, rainy weather and delivered them to my house. I had offered to meet her and treat her to lunch but she declined. After she arrived, we had a pleasant visit. is fine lady had been a social study teacher for four years and left the education field to go into social work. She retired after 40 years of dedicated service. e collection of recipes elda entrusted into my care was encased in a large notebook.

Each recipe was typed, organized by separate food sections and each section had its own index. e pages are worn with age and some need ring enforcements. e recipes were obviously tried and true that she had

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome Angie’s Cardinal Cleaning Service to its membership Dec. 16. Angie’s Cardinal Cleaning Service is locally owned and operated

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St. Mary Catholic School held it’s 2014-2015 Book Fair. The book fair funds support the purchasing of books for the school library.

The Principal of St. Mary Catholic School was locked up until a set amount of funds were met for her to be release. The students and parents were encouraged to purchased books from the fair so that the Principal could eventually go home. The event was a huge success and the Principal was freed. The librarians for St. Mary Catholic School are Melissa McCorvy and Julie Hughes. Photo: Left to right Ian McHann (guard), Mrs. Donna Darby, principal and Manawar Rahman (guard).

County grads earn honors Lamar University graduated 72 students with honors during fall commencement ceremonies December 13 in the Montagne Center.

Local students graduating summa cum laude (with highest honors), with grade-point averages ranging from 3.8 to 4.0 include: Christine Janet Abbott and Lena Marie Brooks, both of Orange, and Hannah Marjorie Dietrich and Logan Dane Sonnier,

both of Vidor.

Graduating magna cum laude (with high honors), with GPAs of 3.65 to 3.79 are: Chelsea Cheek of Bridge City, Stephanie Rene Blackburn and Sarah Elise Douglas, both of Orange, and Albert Keith McDaniel of Vidor.

Cum laude (with honors), with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.64 graduates was Mallory Marie Matt of Bridge City.

used throughout the moments of time. Not being rude, I could hardly wait to sit and carefully read each page.

I feel very honored and blessed to be given this great gift. I will forever cherish and diligently care for this notebook of recipes with great pride as I’m sure elda had hoped I would.

Being so close to the Christmas holidays, I chose this KEEPER recipe from the archives of this treasured collection to share with you this week.

WASSAIL 1 cup sugar ½ cup water Lemon slices Cinnamon sticks 4 cup red wine (I would substitute apple cider) 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 2 cups lemon juice, strained (10 to 12 lemons) Combine sugar, water, 3 lemon slices, and 2 cinnamon sticks.

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil gently for 5 minutes; strain. Combine sugar syrup, wine (or apple cider), cranberry cocktail and lemon juice. Heat just until hot; do not boil. Pour into serving bowl.

Garnish with lemon slices. Serve hot in mugs with cinnamon stick in each.

St. Mary Catholic School is pleased to announce two students that will be Guest of Honor at the “Event of the Season”. Mallory Huggins, 6th grade and 3rd grader Madelyn Smith will have their art work displayed on “The Boarding Pass”, sponsored by “Friends of the Orange Depot” for a festive event at the Brown Estate. These students art work was a division winner at the “Depot Art Contest” and their art work was chosen to be reproduced into postcards for this event. Pictured are Madelyn Smith, left and Mallory Huggins.

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This Christmas find the simple joy of showing good will Debby Schamber e Record e holiday season is once again upon us. For some the holiday cheer is bursting at the seams while others struggle to just smile. Today while walking past two young women bell ringers in front of a department store I noticed one was cheerfully wishing shoppers “Merry Christmas� while the other played “Jingle Bells� on her trumpet. e music was comforting and it made me and the others smile as we passed the pair. As the young woman attempted to play her trumpet, she struck an occasional note which was not part of the original musical score. But, this was not a bad thing. It only added to the charm and  happy memories of band class in school. Besides, she was doing her part to spread joy.

Other people did not tend to mind either since they simply smiled larger with every squawk of her trumpet. Except for one elderly man dressed in a plaid shirt and shorts. As he passed, the young

woman wished him “Merry Christmas.â€? e man gruy replied, “she needs to take some music lessons.â€? I smiled as I walked by, but felt a bit deated. e “Scroogeâ€? continued into the store, cutting people o and going on about his business with a scowl on his unshaven face. I felt sad. It was as though he had just stepped on a Christmas tree ornament leaving it shattered into a million pieces on the oor. I know this is not an easy time of year for everyone. Not all memories are happy ones.

Money is tight and the thought of trying to scrape up enough money to get someone a gift can be a heavy burden to bear. At one time I was a single parent of four children. So, I am well aware of the issues.

If the man had simply smiled and said “thank you� it may have made the young woman’s day.

No money involved just a a few kind words. erefore, I am encouraging everyone to ďŹ nd their simple joy. Goodwill toward others was

recently brewing in Florida at a coee shop drive-thru window.

One customer started the “pay it forward� movement when they decided to buy coffee for the next person in line.  Instead of just accepting the warm beverage, they kept the chain going and returned the favor by purchasing the next person’s in line cup of “joe.� This happened over and over as people generously passed a cup of cheer to their fellow man. The chain lasted nearly 11 hours and 378 people later, until a woman refused to accept her gift and insisted on paying for her own coffee. This was not the first time similar random acts of caffeinated kindness occurred.

The pay it forward chain lasted at another coffee house for several days for 1,468 customers. The opportunity to do things for your fellow man is boundless. There are countless charitable organizations needing assistance in the form of toys for children, food drives for the needy and items for the elderly.

There is also the invaluable donation of time which does not have a monetary value but can be worth so much more. Those seeking to make a difference on a personal level, there is still more to do to spread a little Christmas cheer.

It is as easy as holding the door open for someone or letting them ahead of you in line. I know about the kindness of others while hustling and bustling through the holiday crowds. I went to the mall to purchase a gift card. When I walked into the store it was overwhelmingly crowded. I made my way to the checkout line and saw the nearly 30 people waiting to check out. Since I had surgery a few days prior, I

knew this was a challenge I was not up to do. I asked a salesperson who was walking by if I could get the card online and her response was a heartbreaking, “no.� A woman who was standing there listening to my plight told me she was a nurse who totally understood and for me to get in front of her. She also told me to go home and get some rest. I teared up and thanked her before purchasing the gift card and making my quick exit from chaos. All over of the world, Christmas spirit is in the form of a beloved character known as

Santa Claus. However, in 1897, an eight-year-old girl questioned her local newspaper editor if Santa Claus actually existed. Francis Pharcellus Church, of the NY Sun,  replied and said her friends were wrong and had been affected by the “skepticism of a skeptical age.� “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if

there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished,â€? Church wrote. After all, most adults know the thing they really want for Christmas is not under the tree in a beautifully wrapped box with a shiny bow. It is really in their hearts and where it was all along although some may have to search deep within to find it.  Merry Christmas!Â

West Orange-Stark High School sophomore Katie Ramirez has placed in the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) Fall Contest. Ramirez won third place honors in the Student Life category. She also earned Honorable Mention honors in the Thematic category. Her photographs will be published in ATPI’s book of winning student photographs “The Best of Texas High School Photography. Students from 81 schools across Texas, California, Kansas, New York, and Oklahoma participated in the contest.

More than 6,500 photographs were entered. Ramirez is a student in Lacey Hale’s photography class.

MCT Credit Union conducted the “Giving Tree� project this holiday season. Credit Union members and employees provided 90 gifts for deserving children residing at Buckner and area foster homes. They will all receive their gifts on Christmas morning.

The credit union movement stresses involvement in community and MCT Credit Union supports that philosophy by contributing to local community organizations and participating in community events. MCT Credit Union serves all of Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange counties.

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Champions of heart, character Mustangs reach UIL pinnacle, fall just short of title

MUSTANG INSIDER Meri Elen Jacobs • e Record

ABOVE: Paul Hebert holds the trophy with the team after the Mustangs lost to Gilmer, 35-25 in the UIL State championship game. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs.

In early August, the Mustangs began preparing for a season that had been predicted to end up in “Jerry’s World” in late December. After two scrimmages, the team felt that they were ready for their first game against the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears.

On ursday before the Mustangs were to face LC-M in the Orange Bowl, sophomore Jack Dallas was given the news. He would be the starting quarterback. Not just for the LC-M game, but for the season.

Dallas, who wasn’t even old enough to drive would be the leader of this team, driving them down the field on offense for every game. And that is exactly what he did for 16 weeks. And on his 16th birthday a little before 9 am, Dallas boarded a bus with all of his team mates to play in the ultimate contest in Arlington, the UIL State Championship game against the undefeated Gilmer Buckeyes.

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Led by the sirens and flashing lights of police cars and fire engines from the Cities of Orange, West Orange and Pinehurst, the two buses made their way through Orange, by the WO-S Middle School and Elementary School before heading out for the big game.

After arriving at their destination, the team went through their normal Thursday practice at an indoor practice facility in Kennedale before supper and a chance to experience Cowboy Stadium before their own actual game. For the Mustangs, things were business as usual. No bells and whistles, just a bunch of “blue-collared folks” preparing for their big day.

The team was escorted in to the underground parking Friday morning where they unloaded the buses and began getting ready for the big gamethe one that they had been waiting for, the one that many doubted early in the season that they would play in because of the adversity that the team faced.

But here were 40 players, give or take one or two, who never gave up, who were about to live out their dream.

The game started right at noon and from the first second ticked off of the clock, WO-S was poised and in control. Dallas was the first to hit pay dirt, running the ball in from 12 yards out to score. Kicker Hector Vela’s PAT was good and the Mustangs led, 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter, the Mustangs hit the end zone three more times. Receiver Jeron Preston caught a 13 yard Dallas pass to put the Mustangs up, 13-0. Only minutes later, Deionte’ Thompson snatched an 18 yard pass from Dallas. Twenty points up and Gilmer finally got on the board.

It didn’t take WO-S much time to march down the field again and this time, running back Trey Baldwin barreled across the goal line to up the margin to 25-7. Gilmer moved the ball down the field and with only seconds before the half, attempted a field goal. The ball fell short into the end zone and Thompson fielded the ball and took off up the sideline, 101 yards but his run was called back for a questionable block in the back.

And that was the last time the Mustangs would see the end zone during the game. Gilmer was able to stage a 28 point comeback in the second half and win the game, 35-25.

“I am so proud of our team and what we accomplished this year,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “We never gave up, we just gave out.”

It was the last game for 18 seniors but those 18 will never forget this season or the things that they learned from playing in the blue and silver.

“I’m really proud of our seniors,” Thompson said. “These guys were freshmen when I got the head coach job and I have watched them become young men. They have great leadership skills and will definitely be missed.”

The Buckeyes, who were crowned state

champs after the game, had an extra reason to try to win the title. In March, standout junior receiver Desmond Pollard died while playing a basketball game with friends. The Gilmer football team dedicated their season to Pollard and even visited his grave as a team before the championship game.

Several Mustang players finished the season setting records-Dallas set the record with 31 single season touchdown passes surpassing Eric Anderson who had 29. He also set the record for single season passing yards at 2353, topping last years’ Dillon Sterling-Cole, who finished with 2309. Will Johnson and Deionte Thompson tied with four passing touchdowns in a game and both Johnson and Thompson tied for most career receptions with 91, passing up J’marcus Rhodes, who had 89.

Mustang fans also set a record, or at least it sure appears that they did as they followed and cheered on WO-S week after week. Every week the crowd grew and the Mustang side of the state game was incredible.

“I would like to thank our fans, our administration and our parents for all of the support that they gave to the team during the season,” Thompson said. “The kids knew that the fans were there every game. Although we fell short of our goal to win it all, the kids will look back and realize that we made some great memories as we fought through adversity and won.”

Out of 7000 high school teams in the state of Texas, WO-S can proudly say that they were one of 12 who played in the final game of the season in Jerry’s World.

Congratulations Mustangs!! This writer couldn’t be more proud of you and all that you accomplished.

Running from the wildcat, Will Johnson stretches for the score. Although the referee called him down at the one yard line, Trey Baldwin scored on the next play to put the Mustangs up, 21-0.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs.

GILMER 35, WEST ORANGE-STARK 25

West Orange-Stark 7 18 0 0 25 Gilmer 0 7 14 14 35 First Quarter 5:21 WOS - Jack Dallas 12 yd run (Hector Vela kick), 7-0 Second Quarter 8:24 WOS - Jeron Preston 12 yd pass from Jack Dallas (Payton Robertson rush failed), 13-0 4:52 WOS - Deionte Thompson 18 yd pass from Jack Dallas (Hector Vela kick failed), 19-0 4:16 GIL - Kris Boyd 5 yd run (Juan Esquivel kick), 19-7 0:24 WOS - Trey Baldwin 1 yd run (Hector Vela kick blocked), 25-7 Third Quarter 7:15 GIL - Nick Smith 13 yd pass from McLane Carter (Juan Esquivel kick), 25-14 7:04 GIL - Devin Smith 0 yd fumble recovery (Juan Esquivel kick) 25-21 Fourth Quarter 10:53 GIL - Blake Lynch 4 yd run (Juan Esquivel kick), 2528 4:59 GIL - Blake Lynch 7 yd run (Juan Esquivel kick), 25-35

Quarterback Jack Dallas tightropes the sidelines from 12 yards out to score the Mustangs first touchdown. Dallas had three crucial runs in the first half. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs.

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Quarterback Jack Dallas hands off to Trey Baldwin in the first quarter. Baldwin finished the game with 19 carries for 67 yards and finished the season with over 500 yards, with most coming during the playoffs. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs.

In a play that was called back, senior Deionte Thompson took a short Gilmer field goal, fielded it in the end zone and returned it 101 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall.

The Chain Gang defense held the explosive Gilmer offense, who was averaging over 550 yards a game, to just 355 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall.

Quarterback Jack Dallas celebrates with lineman Scott McCarty after his touchdown run to put the Mustangs on the board.

RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall.

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Presents, greetings aplenty on Christmas Eve 2014 KAZ’S KORNER Joe Kazmar e Record Well, hopefully you were good all year because crunch time is about to happen when Santa Claus makes his annual visit tonight after everyone is asleep.

His sleigh is chock full of presents and gifts for everyone, including these special people: CLASS 4A DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME—A Championship Trophy for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs winning the first half of Friday’s game at AT&T Stadium 25-7 and another for Gilmer winning the second half 28-0. Too bad for the ‘Stangs that it doesn’t work that way.

HOUSTON TEXANS DEFENSIVE STAR J.J. WATT—e NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award for 2014. If he’s not voted the best player in the league this year, they should quit giving the award.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER JAMES (PANCHO) McGILL—A giant piggy bank to hold all of the money he’s winning in our weekend skin’s game.

THE HOUSTON ASTRODOME—A Stay of Execution Reprieve after the Urban Land Institute of Houston released a proposal to convert the former Eighth Wonder of the World into a public space that includes an indoor lawn, outdoor gardens and a promenade of oak trees and exhibit space instead of the wrecking ball that was initially proposed.

WEST ORANGE-STARK HEAD FOOTBALL COACH CORNEL THOMPSON—e Improvising Award for making it through the entire district schedule and five tough playoff games victoriously with a varsity-untested sophomore quarterback who started the season on the junior varsity.

DALLAS COWBOYS—A Reversed Role-Play with the Philadelphia Eagles who usually win the NFC East Division championship by playing really well in December while the Cowboys flounder the final month of the season. is year Dallas is rolling in December victories and on Sunday won the

division title while the Eagles have slumped miserably and were eliminated from the playoff picture with the Dallas victory.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER BOB HOOD—A Congruent Calendar with my weekly itinerary that calls for bridge on Monday, golf on Tuesday, fishing on Wednesday, golf on ursday and a Bridge Tournament on Friday.

HOUSTON ASTROS OWNER JIM CRANE—A huge make-up kit so he can make up with the loyal Astros fans who endured four straight losing seasons while Crane managed the lowest payroll in major league baseball. He is suddenly spending money on established major league players in hopes of his team being much more competitive in 2015.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS ALLPRO FREE SAFETY EARL THOMAS III—e Good Guy From Orange Award for remembering his roots where he came from and rewarding those who helped him get his great football career started with things like bus trips to Friday’s state championship high school football game, free football clinics for youngsters, bicycles and winter coats for Orangeites in need and his new foundation in Seattle just to mention a few.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER KEN RUANE—A pair of shinguards to wear for protection from a potential wild shot by members of his foursome while playing golf.

THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—A Window to throw out that old adage “there’s no place like home” after the team lost all seven home games this season, with one left to play this weekend that they probably will lose.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER BOB HOEPNER—A Monkey Wrench that he threw into our weekend skins game by getting a hole-in-one earlier this month that caused a lot of excitement in our group that witnessed the occasion.

BODY WORKZ SILVER SNEAKERS INSTRUCTOR CONNIE WOODS—A much larger workout room for a bigger class in the brand-new building for

our weekly Tuesday and ursday low-impact exercise sessions. She makes sweating fun.

KROGER STORE MANAGER MATT HALL—Long, straight drives on the golf course to match the long hours put in at the store.

NEWTON ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH LIDNEY THOMPSON—A Boomerang to represent the fact that he is back at the same school where he coached so successfully nearly 40 years ago.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER CRAIG COUVILLION—e Shining Son Award for taking time out of his busy routine to visit his mother almost daily.

HOUSTON TEXANS HEAD COACH BILL O’BRIEN—e Humble Pie Award for being a big enough man to ask Case Keenum to come back to the team last week after releasing him the first few days of training camp because O’Brien didn’t believe the young quarterback fit his offensive program. e recent move paid off big- time as Keenum led the team to a huge 25-13 victory over the heavily-favored Baltimore Ravens Sunday, keeping the Texans slim wild-card playoff hopes alive for an extra week.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS HEAD COACH JIM HARBAUGH—A Secretary to help him keep up with the NFL and college teams that will be interested in hiring him away from the place that does not appreciate his leadership ability. His alma mater—the University of Michigan—is hotly pursuing him as the Wolverines next head coach.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER JIM RODDA—A Clock to speed up the healing process from his recent shoulder surgery so he can get back to losing money to the members of his Saturday foursome.

WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS QUARTERBACK JACKSON DALLAS—A Shaving Kit to signify how fast the sophomore had to grow up when he was promoted from the JV to the Mustangs varsity as the starting quarterback for the rest of the season.

All Jack did was direct the ‘Stangs to an undefeated district championship and five playoff victories before falling to undefeated Gilmer 35-25 Friday. Even in that loss Jack was outstanding.

DALLAS COWBOYS QUAR-

Fishing trip way overdue

I wasn’t brimming with confidence having skipped out on church as I idled into a cold and fog shrouded Sabine Lake Sunday morning. I am usually in church on Sunday mornings praying that the fish will bite the rest of the week, but this was a donated trip that we had been unable to consummate for a year and a half.

Larry Dierker, former Houston Astro pitching great, club skipper, and television announcer following his playing days had bid on and won the trip, but for one reason or another we could never make a scheduled date work. You would assume that it was due to his hectic schedule, but his Grandson and partner for the trip, William, also stays on the go with elite soccer, etc. and any offdays that coincide are rare indeed!

We actually set dates that worked for the two of them four different times only to cancel due to the weather. After all of that, we were finally on the water and the conditions could not have been better for everyone except William. He was about three layers of clothes shy of even expecting to be warm enough and the fifteen minute boat ride chilled him to the bone prior to ever making his first cast.

Much to my surprise and delight, the north end of the lake was covered up with huge flocks of gulls working over solid trout and slot redfish. It was even a little colder than expected and the fog kept us damp at best, but when you are missing or catching a fish on darn near every cast, a little discomfort is easier to ignore. William, however, would undoubtedly take issue with that statement.

For the better part of two hours I was either handing William a rod with a fish hooked up, fighting a fish of my own or netting Larry’s fish and it was non-stop as the next flock of gulls was never more than fifty yards away.

Larry Dierker and grandson, William, shared a special morning on Sabine Lake!

William didn’t initially admit to how cold he was getting, but I eventually noticed that he was struggling just to grip and turn the reel handle.

At that point, I dug out a pair of gloves, a rain jacket that reached his knees and a thermal skull cap that he said smelled like fish, but he pulled it over his ears anyway. We immediately aborted the trip and ran back to the launch to warm up in front of the fireplace. Unlike Larry or I would have, he thawed out as quickly as he had chilled down, but quickly nixed the proposal to go back out with warmer clothes!

Prior to the Sunday trip we had been catching very good numbers of solid trout including a beautiful 29-inch nine pound trout that I caught while scouting a few new spots with Gene Locke last Friday. at fish ate a four inch Usual Suspect in 12 to 15 feet of water and was holding on a break less than a long cast away from the same area where I caught several fish in that weight class back in October. is is normally the easiest time of the year to consistently limit and catch and release redfish until your arms tire, but that has not been the case for me of late. We have still managed to get our redfish each day, but we have had to work for them.ey stacked up in the bayous and deeper water for a couple of weeks following our only major cold front, but the water and bait flooded the surrounding marshes

again and they followed the buffet.

Apparently, a number of them also followed small shad and shrimp into the open lake because there were at least a few under each flock of gulls we fished. Every red we caught was in the 22 to 24 inch range and they were full of small shad and shrimp.

I am forever being asked by clients how fast our redfish grow and Johnny Cormier recently helped answer that question. He caught a red back in the fall that had been tagged by the state of Louisiana and received a t-shirt for sending in the tag as well as some interesting data concerning the growth rate of redfish.

His fish measured just over thirty inches, but it was only 16 inches long when first caught and tagged in 2011. Originally caught in Black Lake, Johnny’s red fish traveled 23.6 miles before making the same mistake. He added that research conducted by the state showed that a four year old redfish on average was 27 inches in length.

Apparently redfish do little else but eat all the time and grow at an astonishing rate, especially as a youngster.e research data showed that a one year old fish was approximately 11 inches in length, but grew 8 inches the following year and was usually 24 inches long by the time it was three years old!

God bless and best wishes for a Merry Christmas for everyone!

TERBACK TONY ROMO—A Trophy for becoming the franchise’s all-time passing yardage leader after Sunday’s impressive 42-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Romo currently has 32,971 career yards, 29 more than Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman.

FORMER VINTON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL GLYNN EBARB—e Proud As Punch Grandfather Award over his grandson, Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER RICHARD DUFFEE—A MidStream Change when his lefthanded putter broke and he used a right-handed one to finish his round. e Duff decided to putt right-handed forever. He’s a better putter, too.

FORMER FLORIDA HEAD COACH WILL MUSCHAMP— e book “It’s Hard To Keep A Good Man Down” as he was asked to interview for several college coaching jobs, including the Houston Cougars head coaching position, less than a week after being let go by the Gators, and already chose to become the new defensive coordinator at Auburn.

AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO Mike Lemons, Archie McClelland, Mark Dunn, Jeff omas, Johnny Montagne, Jerry Triggs, Ronnie Hutchison, Gene Harrison, Pierre De la Fosse, Chris Trout, Gwen Whitehead, Troy Manuel, Missy Pillsbury, John Prather, Brad Prejean, John Morris, Larry Moerbe, Judy Arnaud, Andy Conner, Tom Toal, Julie Mouton, Steve Betz, Harrison Vickers, Jerry Windham, Bill Van, Rodney Barrett, Gail Beckett, Larry Ancelot, Bobby Nelson, Carl Sanders, Matt Purgahn, David ompson, James Denmon, Mike King, Durwood Bennett, Bob Cockerill, Chris Allen, Matt Morgan, Sid Caillavet, Doug Patterson, Mike Shuff, Jim King, Tiki Russell, Alex Morrow, John Cochran, David Benoit, Bart Corder, Roy Peterson, Jimmy Givens, Jimmy Sichko, Ken Ruane, Ron Hopperton, Joe Murphy, Walter Cox, David Ess, John Dubose, Lacy Hale, Mark Williams, Gary Cook, Bobby Eddings, Tommy Gunn, Mac Guillory, Buddy Hahn, Glynn Aldredge, Jim Rodda, Kerry Lamb, Brian Hudson, Stephen Patterson, Mike Poutra.� Joe Ely, Trez Sichko, Ella Mulhollan, Allen Beauchamp, John Patterson, Wanda Peveto, Larry Duhon, David Sand, Milton Newton, Mike Parish, Robert Baca, Jim Brown, Mark Hebert, John Toomey, Beth Baas, Stacy Hoffpauir, Tina Lawrence, Richard Duffee, Tammy Torrez, Derry Dunn, Mike Shahan, Wes Duvall, James Welch, James Vidrine, Bob Hollier, Ken St. John, David Bridges, Jim Matthews, Tommy Reed, Sandra Hall, Wayne Brint, Raquel Goodboddie, Jajemi Plut, V.L. Grimes, David Loden, Brian Waguespack, Manuel Godina, Joseph Droddy, Wayne Baker, James urman, Ray Benoit, Bill Belcher, Don Olivier, Jerry Ling, Brenda Buxton, Regina Edwards, Frank Hatton, Willow Simpson, Kathy Gunn, J. D. Quarles, Wade Gillet, Jerry McDonald, Jerry Pennington, Chrisleigh Dal Sasso, Cathy Day. Lindsey Nelson, Jim Sharon Bearden, Dan Perrine, Billy Burrow, Dan Cochran, Ken Bridgers, George Crawford, Michelle Broussard, Jim Simon, Jack McClelland, Scottie Wilson, Willie Bednar, James Lopez, Dennis Powell, Bobby Duhon, Carlos Vacek, Roy Locks, George Toal, Mike Lucia, Jim Dunaway, Jack Tindel, Ray Pousson, Jim Ehlert, Bryce Conner, Mike Mazzola, Faye Parish, Gilbert Myers, Kathy Polansky, Yankee Mortimer, Pat Murphy, Leo Simpson, Mike McKown, Clint Hathaway, Jerry Decker, Mike Holbrook, Lee Roy Boehme, Jr., Jerry Ann Trouard, Jimmy Boyd, Donnie Mires, Bobby Swan, Larry Hammett, Tom Day, Bryan McKinley, Donny Ratcliff, Don Lormand, Robert Dunn, Violet Branch, Robert Roesler, Wayne Iles, Raymond Guilbeaux, Johnny Dugas.

Travis Clark, Martha Rogers, Robert Burris, Jerry Caillier, Harry Wood, John Scofield, Carol Perry, Kenny Lalonde, Linn Cardner, Mike Catt, Pete Runnels, Russell Bottley, James Luna, Dick Powell, Billie Carter, David Teague, Carl Floyd, Skip Moore, Pete Sterling, Brian Murphy, Montie Moran, Doug Rogers, Rick Keszeg, Cary Bresie, Scott Garvie, Pat Key, Rodney Townsend, Jerry Howeth, Phillip Brown, Homer Stuntz, Andrew Hayes, Linda Moore, Glen Oliver, Bob Byerly, Jerry Hughes, Bart Williams, Brooks Hill, Janet Newton, Benis Lee, Jim Keith, Lynn Smith, Ebb Moore, Steve Pomeroy, Jerrod Bland, Barry ibodeaux, Frank Finchum, Charles Broussard, Sharon Bearden, Bob

Hoepner, Ferral Ashby, Joe Doucet, J.B. Arrington, Bill Ellison, Dana Cruse, Dennis Lee, Jerry Ann Trouard.

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

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

Gary Pollock, Sandy Walker, Anita Vidrine, Bud Martin, Natalie Simon, Jerry Meads, Gary Mainero, Steve Taylor, Richard Scott, Lisa Dies, Darrow Judge, Mark Netherly, Barbara Hayes, Derrick Jones, Dale Peddy, Todd Hoffpauir, Terry Steubing, Donna Evans, Teresa Schreck, David Davis, Shirley Walker, Larry Woods, Steve Champion, Rex Ansley, Connie Burnitt, Greg Willis, Pat Anglin, George Baker, Henry Seals, Dan Mohon, Steve Issacs, James Blair, Troy Burton, Homer Stockton, Nita Duffee, Vic Arceneaux, Rick Keszeg, Don Burgess, Tommy Carroll, Mary Louise McKee, Barbara Bergeron, Paula Legate, Connie Lemaire, Debbie Perry, Scott Swearingen, Camilla Richard, Phyllis McCall, Brandon Prouse, Steve Griffith, Carolyn Schramm, Jessie West, C.A. Keasler, Betty Merchant, Ronnie Moody, John Young, Kay Morris, Jim Dwight, George Mortimer, Larry Willette, Leon King, Hughie Allen, Gail Griffith, John Rowland, Leon Evans, Preston Karl Eason, Jim Fuller, Mouton, Dean Granger, Peggy O’Leary, Brad Gilmore, Bret Johns, J.D. Willis, B.J. Morgan, Wayne Iles.� Bob Campbell, Ralf Mims, Louis Manuel, Richard Roddy, Sandy Turner, Ralph Barrientos, Shea Simon, Chris Cartwright, Sam Lucia, Jack Jones, Shirley “Fuzz” Ware, Gary Ware, Warren Claybar, Charlie Greenwell, Gary Mulhollan, J.C. Sea, John Hardin, Gene Tannehill, Anne Foster, Matt Murphy, Mike Collins, Sam Hudson, Aubrey Welch, Virgie omas, Charlotte Guillory, Elray Henson, Marilyn Malvo, Chad Havens, Wendy Rost, Josh Smalley, Art Mason, Mike Reed, Ray Tilley, Keith Doucet, Chad Bryant, Victor Enard, Mary Frances Hartley, Roddy Richards, Hugh Granger, Toby Foreman, Gary ibodeaux, Stephen Lee, Darby Byrd, David Winfrey.

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David Claybar, J.L. Vincent, Ron eriot, Ross Smith, Dave Pederson, Peggy Vincent, Charlotte Montgomery, Jerome Standley, Sleepy Smith, Gwen Barton, Ron Sigler, Pat Brown, James Sanders, B.K. Ware, Leonard Brown, Billy Shults, Don Covington, Jeremy Hogg, Alicia Hebert, Reanna Morris, Bill Tillman, Ronnie Rost, Gay Richardson, Jim Turpin, Kelly Alford, Alan Whipkey, Jane Dunn, Ann Lieby, John Harrell, Max Staudt, Jessie Whitehead, Sweet Charlotte Tucker, Jim Graves, Jeff Wheatley, Moe Litton, Jack White, Glenn Hill, Maurice Mueschke, Martha Oliver, John Young, Tommy Ewing, Ernie Dyer, Carroll Holt, Shane Johns, Denise Himel, Pat Fountain, Sid Caillavet, Paul Patin, Lona Vasquez.

Dennis Duhon, Jim Miller, Calvin Parker, Jimmy Sattler, Rodney Dove, Lawrence Hunt, Eddie Faulk, June Gunstream, Cornel ompson, Sam Kittrell, Dick Behnke, Huel Fontenot, Paul Lorimer, Ronnie Burton, Mike Lovett, Robert “Woody” Wood, Vicky Walters, Leroy Breedlove, Mike White, Frank Skeeler, David Payne, John Hersey, Dee Payne, Haazen Kenney, Bonnie Mingle, John Kimbrough, Wayne Peveto, Gene Alsandor, Bubba Lanning, Wayne Morris, Dale LeBlanc, Nelson Broussard, Sammy Owens, Heath Mouton, Harold Fuqua, Roger Hall, Joe Peery, Bob Hood, James Rigler, Robert Sims, Joe Sanders, Bill Modisette, Mark Oldham, Mackey Clasby, Vernon Collier, Michael Arnaud, Jay Ayers, Jeanette Cleaver, Ray Burch, Gerhard Hommel, Walter Landisch.� Jimmy Sims, Joe Ware, Roy Dunn, Phyllis Ryan, Eric Hinton, Debbie Fusilier, Penny Leleux, Les Patin, Debbie Buckalew, Ricky Trahan, Melinda Gipson, Jet Toohey, James Stringer, Alan Sanders, John Cooper, Glenn Toohey, Sam Lucia, Betty Derrick, Lon Craft, Margaret Peeples, Mike Abbott, Charles Gant, Oliver Seastrunk, Carl Himel, Earl Geis, Mike Leonard, Van Vandervoort, David Kosboth, Jack Burney, Brandon Landry, Randy Crouch, Ray Rogers, Gary Stelly, Pat Johnson, Andy Allen, Ray Conner, Keith Staudt, Louis McIntire, Brandon Fisher, Fred Zoch, Troy Burke, Bubba Brown, Johnny Trahan, David Clary, Joey Campbell, Robert Query, Gary ibodeaux, Steve Mazzola, Tim Bonnin, Jay James, DeWitt Gipson, John Griffith, Howard Nelson, Randy Jarrell, Jimmy Jones, Joe Payne, Donald Moss, Betty Melton, Doug Nelms, Cecil Sylvester, Roy Knolley, Annabelle Stringer, Wade Smith, Shea Brown, Sam Ambers, John Raughton, Pat Leverne, James Scott, Ann Harner, Jenny Taylor, David Trahan, Donnie Shockley, Jr., John Crawford, Jim Gordon, Jim Colley, Dennis Doggett, Sue Rathburn, Keith Lyons, Wayne Franklin, Mandy Rogers, Terry Landry, Billie Rogers, Albert Gore, Betsy Phillips, Trent Cooper, Steve Toal, James Ray, Mike Hughes, Mark Magnuson, Ed Rasmussen, Gary Mulhollan, Miles Hall, Bobby Tanner, Jason Gipson, Jade Saucier, Georgia Corder, Ron Logan, Ken Manuel, Don Harmon, Sanford Lummus, Hunter Sheridan, Lewis Sims, Tommy Carroll, Van Wade.

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

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LEFT: West OrangeStark Mustang Trey Baldwin leaps over a Gilmer defensive back during the Dec. 19 Class 4A state championship game between the two teams in Dallas.

RECORD PHOTO: Tony Gunn

Mustang Scott McCarty flips Gilmer’s quarterback McLane Carter over in a sack that caused the Buckeyes to lose 10 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall

Aidan Anderson comforts Jack Dallas after the 35-25 loss to Gilmer. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall.

Head Coach Cornel Thompson watches from the sidelines as the team captains meet in the middle of the field for the coin toss.

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The Chain Gang defense swarmed Gilmer's Blake Lynch. Lynch was held to 21 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs.

Receiver Jeron Preston catches a 13 yard Jack Dallas pass to score the second Mustang touchdown. Preston had two catches for 62 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Jordan Darnall.

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APPLICATION ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. TO AMEND ITS CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR A PROPOSED 230 KV TRANSMISSION LINE IN NEWTON AND ORANGE COUNTIES PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS DOCKET NO. 43939 Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or the “Company”) provides this notice of its application to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CCN”) to construct and operate a new 230 kV transmission line in Newton and Orange counties. This application was filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission” or “PUCT”) on December 18, 2014 and is Docket No. 43939. The proposed transmission line will connect the existing Hartburg substation located south of Deweyville, Texas to the new proposed Chisholm Road substation near the intersection of Linscomb Road and Joe Lane west of Farm-to-Market Road 1136 southwest of Mauriceville, Texas. ETI will install new equipment at both substations. The new transmission line will have a length of approximately 12.5 miles to 14.2 miles depending on the final route approved by the PUCT. The total cost of the project is estimated to range from approximately $56 million to $72 million depending on the final route selected. The proposed project is presented with 8

alternative routes. The Commission may approve any of the routes or route segments presented in the application.

Persons who are affected by the proposed transmission line and who wish to intervene in the docket or comment on the application should mail the original and 10 copies of their requests to intervene or their comments to:

The CCN application, including detailed routing maps illustrating the proposed transmission line project and project area, may be reviewed at these locations: n ETI Offices located at 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX 77701; an appointment must be made by calling Tracy Hodge at (409) 981-4435. n The project website at: http://entergytexas.com/transmission

Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records Attn: Filing Clerk 1701 N. Congress Avenue P.O. Box 13326 Austin, TX 78711-3326 People who wish to intervene in the docket must also mail a copy of their request for intervention to all parties in the docket and all people who have pending motions to intervene, at or before the time the request for intervention is mailed to the PUC. The only way to fully participate in the PUC’s decision on where to locate the transmission line is to intervene in the docket. It is important for an affected person to intervene because the utility is not

All routes and route segments included in this notice are available for selection and approval by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A description of the proposed routing alternatives and a map showing the proposed alternative routes are set forth below for your convenience.

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Entergy Texas, Inc. Proposed Hartburg to Chisholm Road 230 kV Transmission Line Project in Newton and Orange Counties, Texas Docket No.43939 Description of the Alternative Routes

obligated to keep affected people informed of the PUC’s proceedings and cannot predict which route may or may not be approved by the PUC. The deadline for intervention in the docket is February 2, 2015, and the PUC should receive a letter from anyone requesting intervention by that date. If you have any questions about the transmission line, please contact Tracy Hodge at (409) 981-4435.

Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to construct the proposed Hartburg to Chisholm Road 230 kV transmission line in Newton and Orange counties, Texas.

In its CCN application for this project, ETI has presented eight (8) alternative routes comprised of 28 Segments for consideration by the PUC for this project. The following table lists the segment combinations

The PUC has a brochure titled “Landowners and Transmission Line Cases at the PUC.” Copies of this brochure are available from Linda Dixon at (409) 9813381, or may be downloaded from the PUC’s website at www.puc.state.tx.us. To obtain additional information about this docket, you may contact the PUC’s Customer Assistance Hotline at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) (800) 735-2989. All comments should reference Docket No. 43939. In addition to the intervention deadline, other important deadlines may already exist that affect your participation in this docket. You should review the orders and other filings already made in this docket.

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NoTicE To cREDiToRs Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Horace Wilmer Mouton, Deceased, were issued on December 9, 2014, in Cause No. P-17067, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: HENRy R. bREAUx, JR. 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 9th day of December, 2014

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Notice is hereby 03/06/13 given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KHANH VAN LE, PlEAsE fAx ANy Deceased, were issued on December 1, 2014, in coRREcTioNs by Cause No. P-17046, pendNooN ing in the County Court MoNDAy at Law of OraNgE County, publication date Texas, to:before MIEN TRAN. all persons having Thanks. 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.fAx

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DoMEsTic ciTATioN by PUblicATioN/Pc - cDVPcWD THE sTATE of TEXAs To: cRysTAl lEWis, Respondent: yoU HAVE bEEN sUED. You may employ an attorney.

If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

The petition of sETH WATERs and KATiE WATERs, Petitioners, was filed in the 163rd District Court of Orange County, Texas, on October 21, 2014, against CRYSTAL LEWIS, numbered 140952-D, and entitled iN THE iNTEREsT of cAlEb WATERs A cHilD. The suit requests oRiGiNAl PETiTioN foR TERMiNATioN AND ADoPTioN of sTEPcHilD. The date and place of birth of the child/ren who are the subject of the suit: CALEB WATERS APRIL 25, 2007 BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren's interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child's adoption.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this November 25, 2014.

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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 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.

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ciTATioN by PUblicATioN The state of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons interested in the Estate of Namon James Washington, Deceased cause No. P17080 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 December 16, 2014, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Namon James Washington, 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.

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$500 Retail Customer Cash and $1000 Retail Bonus Customer Cash and $1000 “Dream Big” Retail Customer Cash

14,983

0

% APR

MSRP

30,075

$

Value Priced

$500 Ford Credit Retail Bonus Customer Cash and $1000 “Dream Big” Retail Customer Cash or $500 Ford Credit Retail Bonus Customer Cash and 0.0% APR for 60 months

Value Priced

Stock No. 4028

MSRP

MSRP

34,075

$

44,460

Value Priced

$

MSRP

$

Sabine River Ford

$

Extended Cab Stock No. 4385

Crew Cab. Stock No. 4372

43,170

$2500 Retail Customer Cash and $1750 Ford Credit Retail Bonus Customer Cash and $750 Retail Bonus Customer Cash and $1000 “Dream Big” Retail Customer Cash

‘14 Ford F-150

‘14 FORD F-150

RWD Stock No. 4637

$

NO HAGGLE, NO HASSLE PRICING

Sabine River Ford $1000 Retail Customer Cash and $1000 “Dream Big” Retail Customer Cash

$

Value Priced

26,410

For 72 Months!

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‘11 Ford Expedition

‘08 GMC Yukon Denali AWD

King Ranch

Stock No.VW1039

Stk. No. T4374A

was $26,780

was $29,980

24,000

$

‘10 Chevy Traverse LT AWD

Stock No. T6196B

was $18,280

27,500 13,500

$

$

‘11 GMC Acadia SLE FWD

‘12 Chevy Camaro LS RWD

Stock No. 4501A

Stock No. 3458C

Stock No. BB1093

was $22,380

was $20,495

was $16,280

17,000 15,000 $

$

‘07 Ford F-150 4X4 Pickup Stock No. T3817C

was $20,780

‘11 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4WD

12,500

$

‘13 Mazda 3i SV 4WD Stock No. P1099

Stock No. BB1023A

was $16,280

17,500 13,500

$

‘13 Kia Forte EX FWD

$

was $16,280

12,500

$

‘11 Ford Fiesta SE FWD

‘13 Chevy Imapla LT FWD

‘12 Ford F-250 Crew Cab

‘09 GMC Yukon Denali AWD

Stock No. BB1067

Stock No. 4298A

Stock No. T4415A

Stock No. P1087

was $16,280

was $12,480

was $32,487

was $37,780

13,000

$

‘13 Dodge Avenger SE 4WD Stock No. BB1095

was $16,280

12,500

$

‘12 Chevy Tahoe LTZ RWD Stock No. 4539A

was $43,380

39,000

$

9,000

$

27,000 $30,000

$

‘12 Ford F-350 Lariat

‘11 Kia Sorento LX 4WD

Crew Cab, 4WD Stock. No. T4511B

was $39,380

36,500

‘11 Land Rover

Range Rover

Stk. No. 3460A

Extra Clean, Loaded Stk. No. T44168

was $17,980

was $48,980

14,000

$

‘13 Ford Expedition 4WD

‘09 Chevy Tahoa RWD

$

Stock. No. T4565A

Stk. No. T4573A

$

was $33,380

28,000

$

$

was $21,380

15,000

$

43,000

100

Dollars

OFF

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