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Dubose leaves legacy of success Andrew Jacobs honored for years of service Debby Schamber For The Record

After many years of service to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as a member of the alumni, Andrew Joseph Jacobs Sr., was recognized Thursday by Sheriff Keith Merritt as an honorary deputy.

Jacobs, 94, was presented with a certificate and badge to commemorate the occasion. He was surrounded by friends and three generations of family members.

“Sometimes as a sheriff, I have to do things that are not pleasant, “Merritt said.

“Then there are things like this.”

Merritt continued to tell the crowd how much Jacobs efforts meant to him and the members of the Sheriff’s Office.

“I am very honored to present him with a certificate and badge,” Merritt said.

He then thanked him for all of his years of service.

Jacobs retired from Mobil Oil where he worked as a labor foreman and process operator. Following his retirement he joined the Sheriff’s Allium Association when it was first formed. Since 2000, the membership has grown to include more than 30 members.

“It is always a delight to talk to Mr. Jacobs,” said Al Worthy, fellow alumni member.

The alumni has two main service projects which are to help the children of Orange County.

They are the annual Blue Santa where toys are collected and distributed to more than 300 children annually. The alumni also has dedicated themselves to the success of the annual Cops and Kids picnic.

“Everyday he talks about all of you,” said Joey Jacobs, grandson and OCSO deputy. “It’s special for him and our family.”

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Penny Leleux

For The Record

Monday, Dec. 31 will be the last time the Orange County commissioners’ court convenes for 2012. It will also be the end of Commissioner Precinct 3 John Dubose’s 12 years of service to Orange County.

Dubose was defeated in November’s general election by his Republican opponent John Banken.

In a year when many local officials changed political affiliation to the Republican Party, Dubose stayed true to his Democratic roots. It cost him the election. It was clear that the votes Banken received were in direct correlation to the number of straight ticket Republican votes cast in the county.

Dubose said, “In hindsight, who knows, I might have won if I swapped parties, I don’t

know. I’ve been a Democrat all my life; it’s difficult to change that.” Dubose said if he had changed parties, it would not have affected the way he voted. “We’ve always been a conservative court so that really wouldn’t matter.” He said it would have been very difficult to make that decision.

“My dad was a Democrat. I’ve been a Democrat all my life, but I’ve never been a real liberal individual so I don’t know.

It was certainly a factor.” Dubose says he has no regrets. It was disappointing to not win, but you live with the consequences. He believes the court will continue to be conservative and effective as a governing entity.

“The court has been very supportive of each other during the time that I was there, and that is really a good thing.

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Departing county commissioner John Dubose displays a plaque denoting his service to Orange County.

RECORD PHOTO: Penny Leleux

2012 For The Record Welch retires from Orangefield ISD March 7, 2012 - Philip Welch has been with the Orangefield ISD for over 20 years and the district superintendent for five years, but that all ended on March 6.

The board of trustees named Kay Karr as the interim superintendent at a special meeting Tuesday night.

WELCH Karr said she’s honored to be named to a position to the Orangefield ISD because of the district’s positive reputation.

Karr originally hails from Lubbock. She grew up in West Texas before moving to East Texas in the Guadalupe Mountains.

She moved to Orange in 2002 after her daughter married a man from Orange. Since then, she said she’s been loving every minute spent with her grandchildren.

Welch said he largely had a veteran staff when he first began as superintendent. That changed in three to five years through retirement while new teachers were added.

He added he was proud to work with such a quality group and a new staff is in place to mature.

“Twenty years down the road, we’ll have a veteran teaching staff for another superintendent. They will be good for kids. They will be supportive and nurturing,” he said.

Another accomplishment completed under Welch’s tenure was the building of the Orangefield Cormier Museum.

He said the district will be supportive in growing the museum—something Founder Paul Cormier and his family would had wanted.

Welch will continue living in the community and be available to help the district in any way.

Four bank robberies in 2012 In 2012, the city of Orange and surrounding cities had it’s share of bank robberies.

The most recent was on Dec. 19 at the Chase bank located at 3109 North 16th Street. The suspect entered the bank and demanded money. The man then left the bank and got into a 2000 model, Ford F-150, single cab pickup, with an undetermined amount of money. The pickup was last ob-

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served traveling north on 16th Street towards Interstate 10 and heading towards Louisiana.

Within a few days, he was in custody in a Shreveport, La. jail on unrelated charges. Police are not releasing his name until formal charges are filed. It is believed he has BERGERON committed other robberies in Louisiana.

Firestone Federal Credit Union After more than a two month investigation, police arrested 26 year old Justin Samuel Mink of Orange County on November 11.

West Orange police officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Firestone Credit Union in West Orange on Sept. 6. Mink is accused entering the credit union and brandishing a shotgun demanded money from the tellers. The suspect was wearing dark colored overalls, a maroon mask covering his face and head, sunglasses and gloves on his hands when he fled the area on foot. He remains in custody.

Capital One James Hunter Bergeron’s friend of 15 years is the person who turned him in for the Capital One bank robbery on July 27.

A bank employee reported to police she was working the drive-thru at about 10:29 a.m. and when she turned around saw Bergeron standing in line with the bank bag under his arm. She walked to the teller station and asked Bergeron if she could help him. He presented a note stating, “This is a robbery 20s and 100s there are gunmen outside that will kill us is you don’t do it” The teller attempted to take the note, but Bergeron had his finger on it and quickly took it back. The teller placed about $3,000 in the bag and he left the scene.

After being arrested a few weeks later after the robbery, he was extradited to Texas. Bond was set at $50,000 but within a few days, he posted bond and was released from the Orange County Jail. His case is still pending.

Capital One Elizabeth Ann Hardin, 54, is accused of robbing the Capital One bank on June 21.

She is also accused of robbing The Honey Stop on June 14 and Red’s Liquor Store on June 12. The string of robberies in Orange continued with a third robbery occurring at the Capital One bank located 302 N. 5th Street.

An anonymous caller called the Orange Police Department an hour prior to the robbery and reported a woman matching the robber’s description was seen at the Lamar State College-Orange campus. Police responded to the scene but were unable to locate her. Hardin was found hiding at the Executive Inn, located at 4301 27th Street in Orange.

She is now in federal custody.

Son of Staci Lisenby sentenced

The 15 year old son of Staci Lisenby was escorted by deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to begin his 20 year sentence for the murder of his mother on Feb. 20, 2011. Also pictured are Jeremiah Gunter, Jason Guidroz and Harry Meaux. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber.

July 11, 2012 - The son of Staci Lisenby was taken away in shackles and tears at the Orange County Courthouse July 11 after he was sentenced to twenty years for the murder of his mother.

The charges stem from an incident of a 9-1-1 call about a shooting in Feb. 2o11. Deputies arrived at the Lisenby residence located at 2478 Oilla Road in Orangefield. Investigators discovered Staci Lisenby had been shot in the head. She was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital where she died. Lisenby’s son, then 14 years old, was the only other person who was at the residence at the time of the shooting. He reported to police an intruder had come into the residence and shot her. The deputies along with other police canvassed the area and were unable to find any evidence of an intruder.

Over the course of the next several days investigators began speaking to neighbors in search of evidence and following all leads received or generated from the public.

Based on the facts, a search warrant was issued for the residence to seek evidence of property discarded. As a result, they found the key evidence which confirmed the shooting was not that of an intruder, according to information from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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Hoke named The Record’s ‘Person of the Year’

principal at the high school from 2002-2005, principal from 2005-2007 before becoming the director of curriculum and instruction in 2007.

He worked at West Orange-Cove CISD, Beaumont ISD and Stephen F. Austin State University prior to OISD. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Lamar University and a doctorate from SFA. His wife’s name is Candi. They have a daughter named Meara and a son named Mack. Both children attend Orangefield Junior

OC republicans win election by a landslide High School.

Nov. 7, 2012 - Across the nation, people were on the edge of their seats as election results came in and the numbers for each candidate increased along with the gap between them.

In results from Orange County, indications from early on showed a clear winner in the local races.

Mandy White-Rogers(R) won by a wide margin. She received 21,610 votes while her opponent, Mike Abbott (D), had 8,454 votes.

“I’m thankful for all the support everyone has shown me. I’m blessed. I give all glory to God. He’s been with me all along. I have so many friends and family members and a long list of people I need to thank. I’m going to be writing thank you letters for

Michael Hoke, director of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center was selected as the 2012 Record Person of the Year for his work as a masterful teacher and for developing innovative programs at the center.

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April 25, 2012 - Michael Hoke, marketing director of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, has been an educator for more than 30 years.

Since joining the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation on Aug. 1, 2002, he has given his knowledge and expertise in environmental and educational issues in furthering and facilitating the development of the Shangri La by the Stark Foundation.

It is for these reasons Hoke was named the Record’s 2012 Person of the Year.

Hoke holds advance degrees in science, education and educational supervision. He has taught students from pre-K to college levels. Since 1978, he has originated and directed programs related to science and the environment.

John Cash Smith is chairman of the officers and sits on the board of directors of the Stark Foundation.

“Michael is a unique individual because of his educational background. He’s added a lot to the job. He’s very creative and it shows in the programs he has put together. There’s nobody else around like him,” Smith said.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality selected Shangri La with the Texas Environmental Excellence Award in the education category in early April.

Holly Hanson, volunteer coordinator and tour coordinator, said Hoke is always a teacher.

“He teaches not only the kids and the adults in the group tours, but he is constantly teaching to the staff. He’s a great man to work for. He’s a motivator, a mentor and a teacher. I’m just one of hundreds who could say the same thing,” Hanson said.

Patterson named lone finalist for Orangefield ISD top spot

June 6, 2012 - Dr. Stephen Patterson, director of curriculum and instruction, was named as the lone finalist for the superintendent post left vacant when longtime superintendent, Philip Welch, retired in March. The board of trustees conducted a special meeting the night of Friday, June 1. They met in executive session for nearly one-and-a-half hours before announcing the unanimous decision.

“I’m excited about this opportunity,” Patterson said. “We have great kids, a great staff and a great PATTERSON community here. For my first job (as a superintendent), it’s exactly what you want.”

Patterson has been with OISD for 10 years. He was assistant

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Slacum chosen as county engineer

April 25, 2012 - Orange County has a new county engineer.

Clark Slacum, former engineer for the Texas SLACUM Department of Transportation in Orange, was chosen for the county engineer position by the Orange County Commissioners’ Court in a special closed meeting April 23. The other candidates interviewed were Kenneth Wiemers and James Layne.

“We had three highly qualified candidates,” he said. “I was thinking of longevity for the county. He’s not retired (Slacum retired from TxDOT).

He’s here to go to work. He’s got to make it.

“All the candidates understand the job. I have no problem with Mr. Slacum. He knows our roads and drainage.

Sometimes you’re worried about the candidates who apply but this time we had three good candidates.”

Slacum said he worked with Wiemer previously at TxDOT. Slacum previously worked for Jefferson County and the new job in Orange County has cut back on his commute since he resides in Orangefield.

Thibodeaux said it was a tough challenge deciding which one of the three candidates to hire since each is well qualified.

“It was a very tough decision. We had three highly qualified applicants. Topnotch in their fields. They all have good resumes. Two were with TxDOT. Two worked together there. Each brought something to the table. Each could had done it,” he said.

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

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

For further information, please call Karen Y. Stevens at 409 988-2588.

a long time,” said White-Rogers. “I had just a tremendous amount of help and support.”

In the race for Precinct 1 CounROGERS DUBOSE CAGLE ty Commissioner, David Dubose (R) defeated James Stringer (D) with 4,214 votes to 3.287.

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to do on the budget. He wanted to thank James Stringer for running a clean campaign. “It wasn’t negative, he ran his race and I ran mine.”

John Banken (R) defeated John Dubose (D) for County Commissioner Precinct 3 with 4,389 votes to 3,505.

“I want to thank God first, and then I want to thank the people that helped me, my family and everyone that worked hard,” said Banken. “I know there were a lot of people that worked hard for me.”

This was Banken’s third run for commissioner.

Chris Humble (R) will retain his job of Constable Precinct 1 with 4.540 votes while Sarah Jefferson-Simon (D) received 2,974 votes.

Voters chose David Cagle (R) for Constable of Precinct 2 with 4,992 votes while his opponent Lynn Arceneaux (D) fell short with 2,786 votes.

“I’m really excited about the win,” Cagle said.

“I really appreciate all the support I got from my family and friends. I’m ready to go to work.”

Other candidates who won their races and had no opponent were: • Troy Johnson - Judge County Court of Law No. 2 • John Kimbrough - County Attorney • Keith Merritt - Sheriff • Lynda Gunstream - County Tax Assessor Collector • Courtney Burch-Arkeen - District Judge 128th District Court • Dennis Powell - District Judge 163rd District Court • Hollis Horton - 9th Court of Appeals District 4 • David Gaultney - 9th Court of Appeals District 3 • Allen Ritter - State Representative District 21.

• Mark Philpott - Constable Pct.3 • Weldon Peveto - Constable Pct. 4

Teen sentenced for OCSO deputy shooting

Aug. 22, 2012 - Dillon Schlegel, 17, was sentenced August 20, by Judge Layne Walker, to 30 years in prison on capital charges of attempted murder. Prosecutors certified Schlegel as an adult on March 8 and he pleaded guilty to the charges in August.

The charges stem from an incident on Jan. 26

as Fred Ashworth, of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, was transporting Schlegel, who was 16 years old at the time, back to the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center, in Mid-County, following a hearing in Orange. He had parked the OCSO vehicle in the sally port and was preparing to escort Schlegel into the center. Schlegel was shackled in the backseat but had managed to manipulate the handcuffs and grab Ashworth’s gun which was in the front seat of the vehicle.

A struggle ensued and Ashworth attempted to fight off the juvenile with his Taser. However, the teen managed to shoot Ashworth twice in the upper chest. Jailers trapped Schlegel in the sally port before he was able to make his escape. They later talked him into surrendering the gun and he was taken into custody.

Ashworth was not wearing a bullet proof vest at the time of the shooting. He required surgery for his injuries and has since returned to work.

Cow Bayou Swing Bridge marked for history

Nov. 28, 2012 - The Cow Bayou Swing Bridge in Bridge City was recognized by the Orange County Historical Commission on Dec. 1, 2012.

The Cow Bayou Swing Bridge is one of only two of it’s kind remaining in Texas. Completed in 1940, the bridge was the last major project along the “Hug-the-Coast-Highway,”on the then new Texas-87. Construction began in 1939 upon completion of the Rainbow Bridge–then known as the Port Arthur-Orange bridge.

Following the dedication of the swing bridge in 1941 the town of Prairie View became known as Bridge City. The new span over Cow Bayou brought about the consolidation of the Prairie View and Winfree school districts to become Bridge City I.S.D. Near it, community, commerce and industry flourished to become the City of Bridge City in 1970.

Plans for the removal and demolition of the rare World War II era swing bridge was averted

in 2007 by a citizens committee, the Bridge City Citizens for Historic Preservation. The group, co-chaired by Mark Dunn and Beverly Perry of Bridge City, campaigned to spare the bridge with the help of the Historic Bridge Foundation and the Texas Historical Commission. Ultimately, the Cow Bayou Swing Bridge would become listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010, one of just six such properties in Orange County.

The National Park Service officially named the Cow Bayou Bridge to the NRHP on May 10, 2010, joining the Rainbow Bridge, which was listed in 1996 as a Jefferson County designation.

The Cow Bayou Bridge has already undergone two phases of historic preservation and will undergo her third and final phase soon.

The third and final round will begin in the spring of 2013 and involves the rehabilitation of the swing bridge structure, pedestrian walkway, embankments, boat fender system, bridge control house (restoring it to the original 1940s look), repairs on the electrical and mechanical components, replacement of the swing span concrete deck and the installation of traffic safety systems.

Judge Pat Clark retires

Judge Pat Clark wonders if this is “really retirement?” along with his wife Rosalie Clark while working at the soup kitchen at St. Mary’s church.

RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber

Nov. 14, 2012 - After more than 42 years of service to the government, Judge Pat Clark is retiring. He started in the Army, went to the District Attorney’s Office, the County Court at Law, then District Judge and finally back to the County Court at Law. Clark graduated from U.T. in 1970. After taking his bar exam, the young future attorney,

had his draft notice from the U.S. Army waiting for him. He was offered a direct commission and woke up one morning as a Private E-3 and the same day had become a Captain 0-3. His first cases as a lawyer were in the Army. After his promotion, he was a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps until 1974.

Clark was primarily stationed with his wife and two children at Ford Hood. Prior to being discharged he received a call from the District Attorney at that time, Sharon Bearden and was offered a job. As a result, when he returned to Orange, he was hired as Bearden’s first assistant in the DAs office.

Clark continued to work in the DAs office for four years, and was going to be Bearden’s successor when he retired. But, according to Clark, he got tired of waiting and decided to run for judge of the County Court at Law. He won he position and was the judge in county court until 1980.

In 1979 he knew he wanted to become a District Judge. Judge Graham Bruce had held the position for several years and informed Clark he would be retiring. Clark then filed to run for the vacated position and ran unopposed. But, this forced him to resign from his job as county judge. While he waited, he worked as an attorney in the private sector. After winning the position, he flew to Austin to meet in Governor Bill Clemens office. The young Democrat was interviewed by the Republican governor to make sure he could do the job. In addition, members of the local Republican Party also interviewed him.

In February 1980 Clark was appointed to serve the remainder of Bruce’s term and then start his new term. He later proudly earned the title of the “hanging judge” and every four years ran unopposed to retain his job. He remained the district judge until 2011. Clark was the longest sitting active district judge in the State of Texas.

The day after his retirement he made a full circle from where he started and was sworn in as judge of the County Court at Law. He held the position until the newly elected judge, Mandy White-Rogers, took office.

Over the years, he has seen many changes.

According to Clark, the biggest changes has been the increasing number of women attorneys. When Clark started his career, there was only one woman in law school with him and once female attorney in Orange.

“What a wonderful addition it has been to the profession,” he added. “Now here I am with a female exceeding me as district judge and county court at law.”

Clark does not have any definite plans for his retirement. Although, he will file the necessary paperwork to be a visting judge, if his “brethren CONTINUED PAGE 6A

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From the Creaux’s Nest THE JET OF LIFE AIMS AT 2013 I hope you have had a nice Christmas. I sit here Christmas Day dumfounded that already another year has flown by. I totally lost a month or two. Honestly, I’ve just a few months ago broke myself of the habit of writing 2010 on checks and by my next column it will be 2013. I used to think that when elderly folks said how quickly time was flying by they were thinking ahead to the time they had left. “The past 10 years have flown by,” they say. The truth is they were 60 then and 80 is just 10 years away. I’m sure there is something to that. Time gets shorter, not longer. In most cases, mine included, seniors today are more active, stay involved and the down time is far less. A few years ago, I used to ask, “Nanny, how did your day go?” She would answer, “Oh, it was such a long day; I thought it would never end.” All she had done was sit around and wait for another day to end. So much of the speed of time and the quality of later life is based on staying active. For that we pay the price of how quickly our lives are flying by. Given the choice, I’ll stay on this jet and ride it until it crashes. I’ve never had a boring day. I’ve been lonesome but never lonely. I can enjoy being with myself even though I prefer being with others. I find interest in most people and nature and try to barricade myself from extremist or those who know it all. I can’t teach them anything, plus my views won’t matter. I’m fortunate to know and associate with and allowed to travel this great free land with so many good everyday folks. I may have enemies but that’s their problem. I lay my head on the pillow, thank my God for my many blessings, ask forgiveness if I’ve wronged anyone and ask the Lord to make me better and help me to be compassionate and considerate of everyone I meet and leave the judgment of their actions to a higher power. Those are my thoughts this Christmas Day and the basis I will use to make my New Year’s resolutions. Love those that will let you, ignore those that won’t, and try to at least do something meaningful each and everyday. Time will fly; it’s a small price to pay. ***** I’ve got to move on. You won’t agree with everything I say but come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm and it might give a little food for thought. I’ve concluded no one is always right or wrong and someday this jet ride will be gone. The only thing that will matter is what we’ve left behind.

BOEHNER HUNG OUT TO DRY BY TEA PARTY After the events of the last few days, my mind has reached back to a couple of years ago when I predicted the newly formed Tea Party would end up being the National Republican Party’s albatross. My base knowledge was that extremism, in any form, doesn’t work or last in the long haul. It’s a destructive maneuver, like divide and conquers. I think every third grader can see the divide in this country. The Tea Party’s goal, after years of sitting on their hands, was to conquer the government by defeating President Obama. The American people gave President Obama a loud and decisive victory, the only Democratic President to win two consecutive races with over 50 percent of the vote, more Electoral College votes than anyone since President Reagan. Any way you look at it, it is a clean mandate.

He made no secret about saving Social Security, Medicare and raising taxes on the top two percent of the wealthiest. That shouldn’t even be on the table. Deficit reduction needs to be hammered out. Speaker John Boehner was hung out to dry by Eric Canter, Grover Norquist and others who said they would support increases over a million dollars in earnings then refused to vote on it. I said a few weeks ago that the Tea Party, led by Canter, would never go for raising taxes on millionaires and the Speaker’s only chance was to bring the senate bill up for a vote, get around 70 regular Republicans and a majority of Democrats to support him and pass it. His concern is what I said, that it would likely cost him the speakership. Canter wants to lead, God forbid that would happen. I told you he had a black heart and that he and Paul Ryan make Tom DeLay look like a choir boy. We dodged a bullet when Mitt Romney wasn’t elected because they would have run the government. Letting the country go over the cliff will be bad for the entire country, everyone will suffer but it might be the only way to save the middle class in the long run. The country is on the upswing.

The economy is ready to break wide open. Thirty states are under seven percent unemployment. Gas prices, like I said before, are dropping, reports say that by 2020, the U.S. will lead the world in oil and gas production and we could see 98 cents a gallon gasoline. Follow the money. Everything is profit. Big oil, defense contractors, gun manufactures, etc. and folks that’s why Canter and company are protecting all of them. It’s not for the good of the country; it’s for the good of the profiteer.

WHO WILL STOP THE KILLINGS Believe me, every responsible gun owner and grass roots NRA member have one interest, a right to bear arms. The right, afforded by the Second Amendment, to be able to hunt, protect their property and families and collect guns for their own collections. Outside of that, there is no reason to own assault weapons except to kill in mass. What else can you slaughter with them besides groups of people or shooting little children’s bodies as many as ten times? Now comes Wayne Lapierre, CEO of NRA, blaming all the shooting on the mentally disturbed. Okay, so I agree, but if that mentally challenged person could have gotten a gun that shot only ten shots, he would have shot one child ten times, not 20 children and six adults over 200 times. Access to that weapon put the mass in killing. Lapierre says to solve the problem, put a gun at every school. Can you imagine Barney Fife with his one bullet cap pistol standing up against a mental disturbed, determined person who has willed himself to die at all cost. The other suggestion is to arm the teachers. I’ve known teachers I wouldn’t trust with a BB gun, plus that’s not their job. They are there to teach, educate, and build a civilized, intelligent society. Blame

it on movies or whatever but I know the NRA is the arm of the gun manufacturers, any regulations will cut deep into profits. Lapierre says that not under any condition would the NRA and it’s congressional supporters accept any kind of change to gun control. Grover, the “King Pen,” Norquist, who is holding our congress hostage, is also on the board of the NRA and has made it plain that the NRA will use their war chest to defeat any legislator who makes any move that would change our gun laws. Their attitude will continue to be that if school children, theater goers, mall shoppers or those at any other venue are killed in mass, it’s not the assault weapon that shoots 100 rounds that did it, it’s the mentally disturbed. How do you tell a mentally disturbed not to play with that gun, don’t kill a lot of people and yourself with it. It’s all about profit and that comes first. Thirty-thousand people are killed every year by guns, six this past week alone in Houston. It made a paragraph in the back pages. That’s not what we’re talking about. Other than profit, give me one good reason to have assault weapons if not for mass killings. Contact United States congressmen or senators about this problem.

TURNING BACK THE HAND OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2002 Laurence Winfree named “Citizen of the Year” by the Greater Area Chamber of Commerce. “An honor that is long over due,” said Chamber president Betty Harmon. Winfree is considered a legend in Orange County. The Winfree Community was named for his father, Will Winfree, who pioneered the area. According to J.B. Arrington, Laurence, a longtime rancher, promoted and helped the Junior Chamber with the purchase of land to produce some of the finest RCA approved rodeos in Texas. “Several Hollywood and music stars participated in many rodeos right here in Orange County,” Arrington said. Winfree’s wife Gladys died of cancer in 1977 after being married 57 years. They had two children Lester “Buckshot” and Jeannette Winfree. ***** Newly elected officials to be sworn in to office New Year’s Day. Owen Burton, who turns 60 in a few days, is the newly elected County Commissioner of Pct. 3. He defeated incumbent Sue Bearden for the post. Only his second elected post, the Mauriceville businessman was on the Orange County Drainage Dist. Board 30 years ago. He gives credit to Commissioners John Dubose and James Stringer, along with newly elected Pct. 4 Commissioner Beamon Minton for preparing him for the post. “They took the time to show me around and educate me to the issues the county faces,” Burton said. On returning recently from a state seminar he said, “I’m eager to go to work; and instead of rocking the boat, I plan to get an oar and row.” Burton is a fiscal conservative Democrat.*****Roy Derry Dunn, after a 33 year career in education, is leaving the Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District to become Justice of the Peace in Pct. 2. This week, he said goodbye to the students and the teachers he has worked with.

He was principal at LC-M High. A resident of Mauriceville, he is the son of Wilson “King” Dunn, longtime Port Master. His uncle, Gordon Dunn, was a County Commissioner. Dunn, a conservative Democrat, in his first run for office defeated Cimron Campbell, the incumbent J.P.*****After working in the J.P. office in Pct. 3 for 20 years, Janice Menard ran to succeed her boss Judge Flo Edgerly. Menard reflected on the past 20 years with Edgerly starting as a part time clerk and being promoted to chief clerk, “Not only experience in the J.P. Court but also life experiences has prepared me for the job.” In 1990 she lost her daughter Julie Traver and her husband Bobby, who died at age 62 in 1999, while at the dinner table. Her brother Patrick was killed on FM 1442 in 1994, her youngest brother died in 1992, her oldest brother in 1976 and his two sons have died since. Of five siblings, Janice only has one sister left. Her father died at age 82. (Editor’s Note: At the time of this writing, her mother was still alive and lived alone in the Cove, however since then, she has also passed away.) “One of the hardest things about the Justice of the Peace position is dealing with death Judge Menard said, I’m prepared, I’ve been through so many deaths of loved ones.” She agrees tragic deaths have made her stronger. “I know what happiness is and I know what real sorrow is.” (Editor’s note: All three of those newly elected officials ten years ago this week have lived up to the billing. All have done great work for the citizens of Orange County. We thank them.)*****Every major newspaper in the country headlines Matt Bryant, of Bridge City, after he kicked the winning field goal in overtime to put his New York giants in the NFL playoffs in a 10-7 win.

Five months ago, Matt, who worked at a local pawn shop, was umpiring 11 and 12 year old Little League baseball games for $25 a game to earn extra money. It’s a Cinderella story of how a local boy became a star. (Editor’s note: Ten years later, Matt is still kicking field goals, now for Atlanta.)*****Over 300 people showed up for Judge Flo Edgerly’s retirement party at the Bridge City Community Center. Barry Pickett played the music, with special guest Jivin’ Gene. A few folks spotted were Sheriff Mike White, Judge Carl Thibodeaux, Scott Barnes, Joey Hargrave, Owen and Nelda Burton, John and Joyce Dubose, Jessie and Nolton Brown, Glenda and Danzel Thompson, Judge Barbara Dorman, Shorty Woods, Roy and Phyllis Dunn, Darlene and Bob Zavada, Mark and Ronda Carter and many, many more well wishers.

55 Years Ago-1967 (Editor’s note: Just for kicks and to change the routine, I thought I’d research 55 years ago to see what was going on. Some of you may recall the year).

County Treasurer Bertha Block reports that the financial outlook for the county is much brighter than a year ago.*****County Tax Assessor-Collector Fred Force reports the tax roll as $1,219,095,55.*****Gov. Price Daniel visits Orange to take part in the 10th Annual Governor’s Duck Hunt. T.O. “Doc” Charlton, president of Orange Chamber, welcomed the governor. Also attending were Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey, Sen. Jep Fuller, Dr. Daniel Baur, Dr. Tom Blocker, president of UT Medical School of Galveston and Dist. Judge Joe Fisher of Jasper. (Editor‘s Note: That‘s before Orange County was a Houston area stepchild.)*****Dudley Meredith, Lamar Tech’s All American football player entertained last week at the West Orange High football banquet. He picked his guitar and sang like Elvis. *****A permanent organization for Lloyd Grubbs Post of the American Legion auxiliary was set up this week. *****Optimist Club to hold a beauty pageant. Judges are Bill Sexton, A.H. Prince and R.S. Manley. Dick Eddleman is club president.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Ashley Burris, Emily Glover, Jennifer Ferguson, Kent Broussard, Laura Floyd, Jean Marshall, Rebecca Johns, Rob Turner, Bobby Sibert, Judy Taylor, Kirk Roccaforte, Lorraine Bonin, Max Pelham, Lynda Montagne, Jacob Broussard, Stacy Roberts, Debbie Taylor, Harriet Dubose, Kenneth Wiemers, Karen Jo Vance, Linn Cardner, Raymond Costilla, Pam White, Slade McClanahan, Pam LeDoux, Sam McLellan, Jacklyn Bradberry, Larry Padget, Sherrie Reid, Lauren Leger, Kari Stringer, Kate Kazmar Butcher, Kyler Walron, Paula Aven, Kendra Peveto, Madison Ranee Hanusch, Marie Perkins, Rebecca Hannegan, Richard Hunter, Jessica Anderson, Norma Fusilier, Sandra Hovind, Hayden George, Kenny Dupuis, Joanne Hill, Cynthia Hernandez, Glenda Wilburn, Robert Hoke and Ronnie Hearn.

A FEW HAPPENINGS The new issue of Las Sabinas, the official publication of the Orange County Historical Society is out and may be purchased for $6 each, or for a $20 a year membership you receive them all. This issue features John Moses Hatton, the Cormier family of Orangefield and a lot of other interesting facts. The issue can be ordered by sending payment to P.O. Box 1345, Orange, TX 77631. *****Cheryl Donnaud, longtime friend and Judge Hahn’s court coordinator, is a new grandmother to five “Weiner” puppies. The last we heard, she was trying to find just the right box for a baby bed. Miss “B” has gotten good at babysitting. For years she babysat Bearden and Mike White, now she’s looking after Buddie. Her husband hasn’t been no easy job either over the long haul. *****A big day was held for the Wednesday Lunch Bunch last week hosted by Robert and his able restaurant crew. Even though several longtime Lunch Bunch regulars weren’t able to attend for various reasons, nearly 30 wonderful people enjoyed the food and fellowship. The Lunch Bunch is open to anyone who likes being in the company of good, friendly, knowledgeable folks. No dues, no speeches, just an exchange of ideas and interest in the community. The Bunch meets every Wednesday noon. This week, Dec. 26, they will dine at Novrozsky’s and then back at Robert’s next week.

Feel free to attend anytime.*****By the way, our friend Phillip Welch, a Lunch Buncher and Granger Chevrolet, PR man celebrated his birthday Thursday, Dec. 20, At age 54 it’s amazing how much younger he looks since leaving the school business.

His sidekick, Don Shockley, was under the weather with a bad case of virus and at the same time wife Judy injured her back.

That duels the Holiday season. *****Johnny Montagne went off to the deer lease and got sick the first day, 100 miles from the nearest doctor. He toughed it out for a few days but never took his gun out and came back home empty handed. That means no back strap for me this New Year. Last I heard Johnny was still only half alive*****Big happenings this week and New Year‘s Eve at the Longhorn. Tina and Ray Cotton promise that you will have a great time. Come to the Longhorn and welcome in the New Year. It will be a night you will never forget. Just great, safe fun hosted by some great folks. See you there. *****A few friends and folks we know celebrating their special day. Missing Christmas by one day, Kent Broussard, Ashley Burris, Laura Floyd and Jennifer Ferguson celebrate Dec. 26.***Dec. 27, finds some interesting folks celebrating birthdays. One of our bestest buddies, Sharon Bearden, hits number 73, Mayor Kirk Roccaforte is fast forwarding toward the rest of us. Our friend Russell Bottley, who beat the big “C” and the odds is celebrating another Dec. 27.***On Dec. 28, native Orangeite and Ms. Edee’s longtime hubby Charles Pratt celebrates.***Also a lovely lady, a good friend who runs a tight ship, county clerk Karen Jo Vance marks another one on the Dec. 28.***David Dubose’s favorite gal and longtime sweetheart Harriet, celebrates Dec. 28.***Linn Cardner, Lynda Montagne, Stacy Roberts and Debbie Taylor all share Dec. 28th birthdays.***Pam White, Jacklyn Bradberry and Sherrie Reid are a year older on Dec. 29.***Dec. 30 is the big day for Paula Aven, Kendra Peveto, Marie Perkins and Rebecca Hennegan.***On New Year’s Eve, longtime friend and Debbie’s mother-in-law, Norma Fusilier is celebrating as is Kenny “KeeKee” Dupuis.*****Dec. 31st is also a special day for Roy and Ms. Phyl. She’s put up with him 58 years. ***Jerry and Barbara Childress also mark their anniversary on Dec. 31. ***Jan. 1 is Robert Hoke and Ronnie Hearn’s birthday. Best wishes to all. Please see complete list. *****Last week, Dec. 18th we missed a very important birthday, Vesta Quirk turned 87. She is a retired Bridge City election judge and was Imogene’s sidekick over a lot of election years. *****Judge Troy Johnson’s longtime court coordinator, Toni Dyer, is retiring Dec. 31. She began work at the county in 1987, 35 years ago. Toni says it breaks her heart to leave her “Court House family.” Replacing her at Judge Johnson’s court is Diana Edwards.*****Recently retired Sandy Kaufman has been spotted several times visiting her friends at the court house.*****Speaking of retirement, Judge Pat Clark was spotted doing what he does best, negotiating prices with the clerk at the Dollar General store.*****New CCAL Judge Mandy WhiteRogers has hit the ground running. She and Judge Johnson are keeping Karen Jo and the staff at the county clerk’s office busy.*****Mark Anderson and Phillip Welch were guest of Jamie Harrison, former Bridge City School Superintendent and now in the hierarchy covering all Texas high school sports.

Mark and Phillip joined Jamie in his personal box for all nine state high school games at Jerry Jones’ country stadium. They arrived in Arlington Thursday and stayed through Saturday’s games. Meanwhile, Jamie was on statewide television during the events. Of importance to local high school fans, Navasota, who beat WO-S in the playoffs, won state 3-A Division II championship with a 39-3 win over Gilmer.*****Two of our Orange County boys in the NFL had good days over the weekend. Kicker Matt Bryant, who had a field goal and four extra points, helped beat the Lions 31-18 assuring the Falcons home field advantage in all playoff games.***Earl Thomas and Seattle secured a spot in the playoffs by defeating San Francisco 42 to 13. Amazingly all three of our NFL guys, including Coach Wade Phillips and the Houston Texans, are in the playoffs. The Texans blew having home field advantage. Matt and the Falcons are the winnest team in the NFL. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Wen little Sid Fontenot got home from school Friday to start the Christmas Holiday vacation, his dad, Big Sid, axe him, “How was school today Little Sid?” “Well, Papa, I tell you, da darnest ting happen,” he said.

“Wat was dat?” Big Sid axe.

“Well, Papa, some of dem high school boys turned one of dos white mice from da science lab loose in our turd grads classroom. Everybody started screaming as dat little mice run all over da room. Finally, dat little mice run under Miss Badeaux, da teacher’s desk. Den Papa, dat mice him, run up her leg. Miss Badeaux her, screamed, grabbed her skirt, jumped up on her deck and you know wat Pappa, she squeezed about a pint of water out of dat little white mice.”

C’EST TOUT We made it through another year. This publication is coming up on its 53rd birthday and for all those years it has been distributed free, with home delivery, thanks to our family of advertisers. Today The Record is the trade areas most popular and widely read. Our circulation doubles that of all print media combined. There is absolutely no better way to reach the vast majority of consumers. Everyone reads The Record. *****We say goodbye to County Commissioner John Dubose this week. In the over 50 years of watching commissioner’s court, there has never been a commissioner who has done a better job.

He was dedicated, knowledgeable and concerned. A conservative CPA, he kept his eyes on the books. He will be missed. John had no organized opposition and no negatives that would hurt him politically, unfortunately, he wasn’t judged on his merits or demerits, he became a victim of circumstances that he had no control over. He was caught in a national election straight party vote against President Obama which affected all down ballot candidates. He deserved reelection. We wish newly elected Commissioner John Bankin the very best. Gotta go. See you next year. Take care and God bless.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 26, 2012

H H H H H H H H H 2012 YEAR IN REVIEW H H H H H H H H H

Pat Clark retires

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at the courthouse” want him to cover for them.

“Whatever the good Lord has in mind, but he hasn’t let me know yet,” Clark said.

Par Clark felt Orange County is a great place to work and live.

“It’s been a great ride for a Riverside Catholic boy,” he said.

Debbie Rawls, OC auditor, retires Jan. 25, 2012 - County Auditor Debbie Rawls retired from Orange County on Jan. 31, 2012.

“I’m ready to do something else,” said Rawls.

She is thinking about volunteering with the Salvation Army. Rawls also plans on spending time traveling to visit family in North Carolina. That’s where her sister and nieces live. “I don’t have any grandchildren yet,” she said.

RAWLS Rawls joined the county as assistant auditor in 1994 and worked her way up to her to County Auditor. The department is under the direction of the district court and is funded through Orange County Commissioners Court.

master Elite Series Tournament No. 1, scheduled for March 1417, 2013. The Bassmaster Elite Series Sabine River Challenge will air multiple times on ESPN and the Outdoor Channel, stream live on the BASSMASTER website and be featured on billboards and in Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times Magazines.

The Chamber Event Chairmen, David Jones and John Gothia, began the process of enticing the B.A.S.S. organization to the Orange area many months ago. Several meetings and on-site visits by B.A.S.S. took place. Also key to landing this nationally recognized event, was a financial commitment from Orange County Commissioner’s Court, the Orange County Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee and Orange County Economic Development Corporation, as well as a title sponsorship secured by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.

The Bassmaster Elite Series Tournaments have drawn as many as 10,000 spectators in the past. The Sabine River Challenge will kick off the 2013 Elite Series in March and is expected to have a significant impact on the Orange area economy during the tournament and a positive residual impact for years to come.

“Welcoming the Bassmaster Elite Series’ top 100 anglers to our area, along with their sponsors, family, friends, media, and several thousand B.A.S.S. members and fishing enthusiasts from around the country, is the top priority for the Chamber and our partners,” said Ida Schossow, Greater Orange Area Chamber President. “We plan to use this as an opportunity to introduce the country to the great fishing, the friendly people, and the many hidden treasures of Orange County. It is sure to be an exciting week full of fishing, fun, and festivities intended not only for the enjoyment of out-of-town guests, but also for area residents.”

For more information call the chamber at 409-883-3536.

Mary Johnson hired to replace Rawls Schamber named editor of The Record Feb. 8, 2012 - The director’s position for the office of Orange County Auditor didn’t stay vacant for very long.

Debbie Rawls retired on January 31 and the office didn’t miss a beat with hiring new auditor, Mary Johnson, who is already on the job.

Johnson is a native Texan. She and her husband have lived in Orange County for a year-and-a- JOHNSON half. She was a comptroller in League City for a broadband internet company and she also owned her own business setting up accounting programs for small businesses.

Johnson has a bachelors in business administration and she has always worked in accounting. This will be her first governmental accounting job.

Judge Dennis Powell of the 163rd District Court was one of the judges who hired Johnson for the position. He said in hiring her, the judges didn’t look at one single item but her experience, temperament — her sum total, that made her stand out from other applicants.

Powell added former county auditor Todd Mixon was retained by the county for preliminary screening of applicants. Five to six applicants were interviewed. No current Orange County Auditor’s office employees applied for the position.

Johnson believes her managerial experience and heading an accounting department helped her landing the job.

She said she also has a dedicated and highly trained team in the auditor’s office with lots of experience.

Huckabay resigns as Orangefield A.D.

May 23, 2012 - Instead of an athlete being sidelined due to an injury, a coach has taken himself out of the lineup.

Brian Huckabay, head coach and athletic director, submitted a letter of resignation at the May 21 meeting of the Orangefield Independent School District board of trustees due to surgery a couple of weeks ago.

HUCKABAY “It’s in our best interest,” Huckabay said. “I had knee replacement surgery and I need to recover from that. I didn’t want to still be recovering in late June and put the kids in a bad situation (with the start of football season) and have a distraction.”

Huckabay was assistant principal at Hull-Daisetta from 20082009 and the athletic director at Paul Prewitt.

Huckabay took over the Bobcat program in August 2009.

OISD hires Smalley as new head coach June 13, 2012 - Coach Josh Smalley traded in his Cardinal red for the orange of the Bobcats.

Smalley was the offensive coordinator for the Bridge City Cardinals and took over as head football coach and athletic director of Orangefield High School earlier this year. He replaced Brian Huckabay who resigned in late May. Smalley said working in Orangefield offer him SMALLEY and his family an opportunity to coach without moving eight hours away from the area.

“I worked here before from 2006-2008 as offensive coordinator. I know a lot of people here,” Smalley said. “It’s a great place to be. The kids work hard, the community has a passionate fan base, the administration is good and the teaching is good.”

In addition to football, Smalley has also coached track, power lifting, basketball, baseball and softball.

Smalley said his wife is just as excited for him as he is.

Shaun McAlpin, principal of Orangefield High School, was named as assistant superintendent of business services and financial operations.

Orange selected to host 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Orange has been selected as the host site for the 2013 Bass-

July 25, 2012 - The Record Newspaper welcomed Debby Schamber to the staff as editor in July. Schamber was raised in Kansas. She studied elementary and special education at Pittsburg State University and taught fourth grade briefly, in Kansas, but she didn’t like it.

“I have lived in Texas since 1983,” said Schamber. “I have four children. Jason, now 26, Jessica, was 21 when she died, Joshua 19 and Jordan 16. I SCHAMBER just celebrated one year of marriage to Curtis Herrington on July 16. “ Her first newspaper job was at the Mid County Chronicle in Nederland. “It was a temporary job while the editor was out on maternity leave. The story which got me the job was about a bluebonnet garden in the shape Texas.”

“As that job was ending I saw an ad in the paper for a full time position at a local daily. When I called I was told it wasn’t available.”

Schamber told the editor she would call him every Tuesday until he had her job ready. “Within four weeks he called and told me to bring my portfolio. I was hired and worked there for nearly five years.”

During that time she earned awards such as Star Reporter of the Year for the Associated Press, Print Media Journalist of the Year for the State of Texas, and numerous awards from the Southeast Texas Press Clubs for photos, breaking news, features and columns.

“I prefer to write stories about crimes because of my need to help people,” said Schamber.

“The victims need to have a voice. It is because of this need that I write stories on cold cases, aggravated sexual assaults, murders and things that can be devastating events for all involved,” she said.

“I am very happy to be working at the Record. I work with a great bunch of people who care about their jobs and work to put out a great newspaper we can be proud of.”

Sen. Nichols to represent OC in January 2013 State Sen. Robert Nichols will represent District 3, which includes Orange County. in the Legislature beginning January 2013 and he has already made several trips to the county from Jacksonville since last summer.

“I like to meet new people and revisit those I have met before,” he said. “I want to open up lines of communication and understand the issues that are important to Orange County. I’m very pleased with the reception I have received. The people seem to be pleased that I’m interested.”

Senate District 3 covers 18 counties to the north and west of Orange County.

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On display through January 12, 2013 On the Wing: Birds in Books of Hours - Beautiful birds adorn the pages of medieval illuminated manuscripts and appear as both symbols and decorations. As part of the Museum’s annual Christmas offering, this exhibition features four Books of Hours from the Museum collections.

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Deaths and Memorials Stewart Broadwell Olive Orange Stewart Broadwell Olive, 89, of Orange, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Houston.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Mike Umbenhaur officiating.

He was the second son of Y. Burt and Lillian Broadwell Olive and grew up in Madison County and Jackson, Mississippi.

He served on active duty in the U.S. Navy from June 1943 to June 1946, including 15 months in the Pacific Theater. His last rank was Lt. J.G. He graduated from LSU in 1948, with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. He was employed in various technical and management positions by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Orange, Texas from that time until his retirement in 1982.

He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and at various times had served as a Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He had served for five years on the Orange Planning and Zoning commission and five years on the Orange City Council. Organizations in which he was active at various times include the Rotary Club of Orange, the Golden Kiwanis Club, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce.

Following 51 years of happy marriage, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marian McCanne Olive. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Burt Olive and Jack Olive.

Survivors include: son, John Olive and wife, Karen of Reston, Virginia; son, Dr. George Olive and wife, Marilyn of Andrews, Texas; grandson, James Olive; granddaughters, Jeanne Olive, Elizabeth Eppler, Katie Fisher and Jessica Olive; great-granddaughter, Katherine Olive; and great-grandsons, Aaron Olive and John Eppler. Other survivors include brother, George Olive of Georgetown, Texas; and sister, Josephine Hazlitt of Estes Park, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross in c/o the Orange Chapter, 3901 Interstate 10 E, Orange, Texas 77630 orwww.redcross.org.

Services are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Sandra Lee Tauzin Fannett

City with Dr. Charles Chesson officiating.

Born in Orlando, Florida on Oct. 11, 1947, Sandra was the daughter of Grover E. and Ruby Lee (Horton) Young.

She was preceded in death by her parents; second husband, Mike Detrick; third husband, Ted Tauzin; and brother, Jimmy E. Young. Sandra is survived by her first husband and the father of her children, Jimmy L. McKnight Sr.; daughter, Malisa Lee McKnight Edgerly and husband, Shane of Bridge City; sons, Jimmy L. McKnight of Bridge City, Johnny L. McKnight and wife, Michelle of Fannett; daughter, Deborah Lee McKnight Meguess and husband, James of Fannett; step-daughter, Denise Garcia and husband, Richard of Angleton; and sisters, Brenda L. James and Patty L. Sroufe.

Sandra is also survived by her six grandchildren, Shai McKnight, Shane Edgerly, Katelyn Pyle, Tanner Edgerly, Noah McKnight and Saryn Meguess; and three great-grandchildren, Carter, Meadow and Autumn, all whom she dearly loved.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Shane Edgerly Sr., James Meguess, Shane Edgerly Jr., Tanner Edgerly, Jimmy McKnight and Johnny McKnight.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Harbor Hospice for their excellent care.

James Sonnier Sr. Orange James B a r t o n “JB” Sonnier Sr., 79, of Orange, passed away on Tu e s d a y, Dec. 18, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.

A Christian Mass was held on Saturday, Dec. 22, at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, with Rev. George Kidangen officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

JB was a native of Scott, La. and was born on Dec. 7, 1933 to parents Alicia (Comeaux) and Joseph Sonnier Sr. He had lived in the Orange area for 51 plus years and had retired from Boilermaker Local Union #587 in 1995. He was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church. JB was an avid hunter, gardener, and fisherman. He loved spending time with his family; who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Lee Sonnier Sr.; sister, May Rose Guidry; brothers, Joseph Ivey Sonnier, Gardener Sonnier, Ray Arnold Sonnier Sr. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Marie Sonnier of Orange; children, Monica Lynn Sonnier of Orange, Cheryl Ann Barfield and husband James “Rusty” of Orange, James B. Sonnier Jr. of Idaho, Paulette Alicia Allbritton and husband Wayne of Mauriceville, Bernard Eugene Sonnier and wife, Darla of Orange.

Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren Joseph Jr., Jeremy, Shontel, Christopher, James III, Colin, Joel, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Bernard Jr., Gabrielle; two great grandchildren and numerous much loved nieces and nephews.

His grandsons served as pallbearers.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.

Amelia Doylene Winn Port Neches Amelia Doylene Winn, 73, of Port Neches, died Tu e s d a y, Dec. 18, 2012, in Port Arthur.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Amelia was born in Houston on Nov. 15, 1939 to her parents, Herbert Doyle Thomas and Mildred Cora (Gustavus) Thomas.

She retired from Clark Chemical in Port Arthur where she was a terminal manager.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Nadine Williams.

Amelia is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Sammie D. and Cyndi Thomas of Friendswood, Todd Ray and Melisa Winn of Bridge City; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Wanda Thomas of League City; grandchildren, Samantha Munoz, Shelby Lynn Thomas, Amber Winn, Arron Winn, Trey Ayres, Sydney Winn and great grandchildren, Isabel Munoz, Jose Munoz, Madisen Cruz, Makenzie Cruz and Kylee Marcellian.

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

Mary Mazie Prejean Orange Mary Mazie “Little Leleux” Prejean, 80, of Orange, died Monday, Dec, 17, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

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Sandra Lee Tauzin, 65, of Fannett, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at her home after a long illness.

A graveside service was held Sunday, Dec. 23, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge

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was held Friday, December 21, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Gueydan, La. on April 15, 1932, Mazie was the daughter of Albert and Anna (Guidry) Leleux. Mazie was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She loved fishing, gardening and especially visiting with family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother who was full of life and love for everyone. She was an angel sent from heaven to be a longtime caregiver to many.

Mazie was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Anna (Guidry) Leleux; husband of 34 years, Julius Prejean; sisters, Louvenie Bienvenue, Annabelle Thiboudeux and Stella Guidroz; brothers, Theodore Leleux and Galvey Leleux; and daughter-inlaw, Mona Prejean.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Harley Bryce Prejean of Bridge City, Johnny Carroll Prejean of Orange, Austin Joseph Prejean of Orange, Donald Mark Prejean and wife Cathy of Channelview, and James Russell Prejean and wife Lisa of Orange; and daughter, Stacie Prejean Longron and husband, Artie of Deweyville.

She is also survived by her twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and brothers, Clyde Leleux and Albert Leleux both of Orange.

Thursday at the funeral home.

Born in Garrison, Texas, on Aug. 25, 1938, Ed was the son of Wiley Johner Barton and Joy Lavergne (Weatherly) Barton. Ed served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was former Chairman of the Orange Democratic Committee, a member of the Texas Bar Association, and owned Ed W. Barton Law Office in Orange for 26 years. Ed Wayne also was business manager at IBEW Local 2286 for 7 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Joy Barton; sister, Glenda Rucker; and brother, Bennie Barton.

Ed is survived by his wife, Judy Ann (Bergeron) Barton of Vidor; children, James Allen Barton

and wife, Lexy of Port Neches, Susan Leigh Thomas of Arlington, David Wayne Barton of Port Arthur, Michael Keith Barton of Port Arthur, Kathryn Anne Barton of Beaumont; step-children, Stacey Anne Marie Castolenia of Groves, Roy Lionel Schroeder of New Orleans, Ray Lionel Schroeder of College Station; siblings, Don Barton, Bobbie Joe Cranford, Johnny Mack Barton, Ronnie Barton, Roger Barton, Gary Barton; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue 5th Floor Norwalk, CT 06851, www.themmrf.

Ed Wayne Barton Vidor Ed Wayne Barton, 74, of Vidor, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 27, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange.

Officiating will be Pastor Maureen Whiteside.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m.

Twas 11 days before Christmas.....

Twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 When 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.

Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.

They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.

They were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.

They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.

"Where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.

"This is heaven." declared a small boy.

"We're spending Christmas at God's house."

When what to their wondering eyes did appear, but Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near.

He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.

Then He opened His arms and He called them by name.

And in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring Those children all flew into the arms of their King and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.

And as if He could read all the questions she had He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."

Then He looked down on earth, the world far below He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, "Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"

"May this country be delivered from the hands of fools" "I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"

Then He and the children stood up without a sound.

"Come now my children, let me show you around."

Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.

All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.

And i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight, "In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.“

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H H H H H H H H H 2012 YEAR IN REVIEW H H H H H H H H H

Local state representative office to close Oct. 31, 2012 - Because of redistricting, for the first time in many years, there will not be any elected state or federal officials with an office in Orange County after Dec. 31, 2012 In addition, Beth Rach, who has worked as a district coordinator for State Representatives Ron Lewis for 17 years and Mike Hamilton for 10 years will be out of a job.

Beth Rach “I have worked for two great people,” she said.

However, Rach said she hopes there will be an office placed in Orange County soon and added Senator Robert Nichols does not have an office in Orange, but does a good job taking care of Orange County. The closest state representative office is that of Allen Ritter who has an office in Nederland.

“It’s been a ride,” Rach said. “I will miss the people.”

Rach was responsible for keeping the office going while the representatives did their job in Austin. At different times she has had people work part-time or short term, but in the end, she was left to do the job.

When the citizens of Orange County had a problem, Rach listened to them and tried to help find a solution. “ I took care of constituent concerns such as child support, insurance problems and more,” she said.

But, the hardest part was after Hurricane Rita in 2005 and Hurricane Ike in 2010. the devastation the storms left behind was difficult for area residents to manage. They reached out to the State Representative’s office in hopes of getting some help with their problems. “ I will never forget the sound of the people’s voices,” Rach recalls. “ I have made some great friends and met people I would not have met otherwise.”

Mike King takes a stand against Pinehurst opens new City Hall standardized testing Date ran: Aug. 29, 2012 - In the headlines were reports from The Texas Education Agency which announced 44 percent of Texas school campuses met the Adequate Yearly Progress, known as the AYP, which is a federal accountability system. However, the Bridge City school district was the only public district in Orange County this year to meet the federal standards set by the U.S. Department of Education under Mike King the 2001 ‘No Child Left Behind Act.’ Mike King, BCISD superintendent, took a stand against what he calls the “one day, one test” system.

According to King, the results from the test determine how a school does all year.

All Texas school districts and campuses are rated based on federal and state expectations. Under federal accountability, districts either meet AYP or they do not. However, under the state accountability, district campuses receive ratings such as exemplary, recognized, acceptable or unacceptable ratings.

He also said he thought at the schools which received an unacceptable rating, there may still be a lot of great things happening at the school.

During the 2011-12 school year, the state tests were changed to the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness which replaced the TAKS which had been given for the previous eight years.

Over the past three years, the federal AYP system has increased passing expectations 14 percentage points in reading/ language arts and 16 percentage points in math. By the 2013-14 school year, 100 percent of students will be expected to pass both the math and reading STAAR assessments.

The City of Pinehurst held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 celebrating the opening of the new Pinehurst City Hall. Pictured are (left to right): Former Mayor T.W. Permenter, City Attorney Tommy Gunn, Councilman Bob Williams, Councilman Bill Triggs, Councilman Dan Mohon, State Rep. Allan Ritter. COURTESY PHOTO: Mike Louviere.

Date ran: Feb. 8, 2012 - The City of Pinehurst made the move to their new home official on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

The new city hall is modern, spacious, efficient and comfortable. There is ample space for the city government offices, a large area for the city council meetings with separate entrance.

The police department has their offices in a separate part of the building.

After Former Mayor Permenter cut the ribbon, he said, “All right, let’s go in and party.”

Al Granger, co-owner of Granger Chevrolet, purchased the old Pinehurst City Hall in November.

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Wednesday Lunch Bunch, Great Place to Congregate n 20 Years of Interacting

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The Wednesday Lunch Bunch was started 20 years ago, in 1992, quite by accident. The group that gathers weekly has no specific reason, no committees, no speeches, no dues, just fellowship, exchange of ideas and sharing common interest and stories.

The group is made up of all political and religious persons but neither subjects are discussed except in a kidding way. For example, if someone spots a piece of bacon in Joel’s beans he is kidded about being Jewish. Over the years, hundreds of people have attended, ranging from age 21 to 92 and every decade in between. Everyone is welcome; some time total strangers stop in. The group is never the exact same people. Visitors come and go as they please, however, there is a core group that attends at least a couple of times a month.

Ironically, last week at the 20th year celebration hosted by Robert’s Steakhouse, many of the regulars were unable to attend due to other office and Christmas time obligations A nice bunch did attend to help with the celebration.

In the beginning a few guys, led by Judge Grover Halliburton, met for lunch on Wednesday, mostly because that was a day the civic

clubs like Rotary, etc. didn’t meet. At first the Bunch moved around from place to place making it difficult for people who wanted to attend to locate. It was decided that the Creaux’s Nest column would be used to inform folks about the weekly location. For years the Bunch dined at the Golden Corral, Van Choates’ Tuffy’s and today are at Robert’s and Novrozsky’’s every other week. Changes may be made to also visit other restaurants in the coming year.

Over the years, we broke bread with some of the most interesting, down home folks you could ever hope to meet. In my case and vocation, it’s given me a why to know what’s under most rocks around the county. We have a great time and invite anyone who likes people to join us at anytime, once a week, month or year.

I’m thankful for the time I’ve spent at the Lunch Bunch with interesting people who are no longer with us. Shorty Taylor was a dedicated WWII Air Force pilot who was shot down in enemy territory. Parker “P.T.” Thompson, a lawman with a different story every week. A real buddy to everyone he met was Cal Broussard, who was compassionate about helping everyone that needed it. Rev. Leo Anderson was a kick, always had a good story about his travels to tell. He ate a double meat burger, fries

Dubose positive about future We did not always agree, did not always vote the same, we were not disagreeable with each other. I hope and I believe that will continue.”

Dubose has also served as the judge pro-tem for the last 8-9 years; covering for Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux when absent.

“Mr. Dubose is a great asset to the county and will continue to be an asset to Orange County,” said Thibodeaux.

“He might not be the commissioner anymore but he’s always a community advocate. He works hard for his community.

I’m sure we’re going to be doing a lot of communications between him and I during the course of my term as judge.”

Commissioner is not Dubose’s first public office. He was a city councilman for Bridge City for two or three terms and was the mayor of Bridge City from 1995 to 2000, when he won his bid for commissioner and joined the court in 2001.

Dubose has accomplished many things in his 12 years of service. “John’s the type of person that didn’t shy away from any challenge,” said Thibodeaux. “He was the type person, if I needed a project worked on for the county and I had other issues facing me at the courthouse; things I had to deal with personally, I could always pass the project over to Commissioner Dubose. He always did a fantastic job. Man I’m going to miss him. You know the old cliché, you’re losing your right arm, well, I’m right handed, so I lost my left arm,” said Thibodeaux with a little laugh. “He’s been a great asset; I am really, truly going to miss him.”

There are two projects that he is especially proud of; a 1,100 foot extension to the airport runway and the reclaiming and rehabilitation of marshland near Bridge City.

The airport project had been on hold for five years before Dubose worked on it. The FAA requires a runway to be 800 feet wide, which required the clearing of quite a bit of land for the extension. The bid of clearing and ‘grubbing’ the land came in at over $1 million, which put the project out of the realm of possibility.

Working with Road and Bridge and the Drainage District, the county was able to get the land cleared, basically, for the cost of running the equipment.

Dubose brought the $1 million dollar cost down to virtually nothing. The runway extension itself was funded by a TxDOT aviation grant. With a current runway of 5,500 feet, jets are now capable of landing in Orange. Traffic at the airport has increased from five to six a day to 12-15 a day. Above ground tanks for fuel were also added to the property. “The airport has great potential for the future,” said Dubose. The current need for the airport is a place for a good mechanic said Dubose.

In a coordinated effort of

Texas Parks and Wildlife and the drainage district, they rebuilt the marshland habitat near Bridge City that was destroyed by Hurricane Audrey about 1957.

“It’s a great project Orange County got to participate in because Parks and Wildlife wanted to do something here.

The funding was available through some fines that had been levied against industry and other areas and we were able to bring that project here.

It took a long time, but it’s worked very well,” said Dubose. He said that project was completed three or four years ago. “The fishing will improve greatly over the next few years as the marsh rebuilds itself and replenishes itself,” said Dubose.

“We have a project in motion to put another boat ramp at the bridge at the Old River Cove Inlet.” He expects that project to begin this summer.

Currently the project is waiting on permitting.

The match money that Orange County needs to put up to work on the East Roundbunch Bridge will be covered by a number of drainage crossing improvements, bridge improvements; mostly in Precinct 3, but perhaps in other areas of the county as well.”

That money will not come out of the county’s pocket because it will be using hurricane grant funds as the county’s match and then TxDOT will take on the project of the East Roundbunch Bridge.

The bridge was heavily damaged by Ike. “It’s not unsafe, but it’s mechanically in pretty bad shape,” said Dubose. He said the fear is one day they’ll have an issue and not be able to open or close the bridge as needed.

“While it won’t be a replacement, it will be a very, very major rehabilitation, to the point that mechanically, it may look similar to what is there now, but it will be in much better shape,” Dubose said.

“We are going to have a lot of money and time spent on rehabbing that bridge, but it’s a necessary link to Chemical Row and certainly we want to preserve that,” he said..

Last week round 2.2 of Hurricane Ike funds were approved to be used in the reconstruction of roads over the next three years. There are 42 roads on the list in Precinct 3.

Dubose said money will run out before they get them all completed, but he predicts one half to two thirds will be finished when the funds run dry.

Dubose may soon be gone from the county court, but his influence will still be felt for years to come.

He said what he will miss the most will be the people.

“It’s been a great deal of fun working with the elected officials as well as the employees of Orange County.” What he will miss the least is calls about the citizen’s collection station located at the old landfill.

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“We’ve had a wonderful relationship for the 12 years he’s been on the court,” said Thibodeaux. “Not only has John been a great commissioner for Orange County, but John has been my friend all along and will most certainly continue to be my friend.”

and trimmings, told his stories on Wednesday and four days later he was dead. Wilson “King” Dunn, 93, had lived an early life that we could only hear about. We were close. I still miss him.

Jack Lovet was a master electrician and much more, he had invented several inventions, was a WWII hero who wrote books about his life story going back to being an orphan. Tony Houseman brought a different prospective, he had spent years on Wall Street. His knowledge was always valuable. There were more but I just

wanted to give you a sampling of sharing a few minutes a week with people from different vocations and experiences.

Today, we are fortunate to still have Cedric Stout, a WWII Pearl Harbor survivor, and a lot of interesting young people who enjoy visiting with those of us who have witnessed a large slice of life and are willing to share it. Join us if you like, it doesn’t cost anything but pays benefits Down Life’s Highway.

The Wednesday Lunch Bunch marks 20 years of fellowship hosted by Robert’s Restaurant. Ages range from 21 to 92.

Left to right: Front row: Sheriff Keith Merritt, Marline Merritt, Judge Claude Wimberly, Roy Dunn, Shirley Zimerman, Misty Songe, Cherry and Credric Stout and standing, Darlene Montagne.

Second row: Robert Remeriz, Judge Rodney Price, Donna Scales, Christy Kourey, Joel Steirman, Rev. John Bernadini, Nova Dee Strickland, Pete Fredrick, Hubert “Sprad” Spradlin, T.W. Permenter, Commissioner Owen Burton.

Third row: Republican chairman Zach Johnson, County Judge Carl Thibodeaux, Corky Harmon, Phillip Welch, Judge Joe Parkhurst, Pinehurst Administrator, Chief Jerry Wimberly, Judge Derry Dunn, Brandy Slaughter.

A dozen or more members were unable to attend due to other obligations. People attend at their leisure and the group is never the same. Everyone is welcome to attend at anytime. No dues or fees, no speeches, just fellowship, exchange of ideas and a few good stories.

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THE RECORD’S 2013

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All-Orange County Most Valuable Player Alex Sezer Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears

Hometown Sports Staff For The Record

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he County Record and the Penny Record newspapers are proud to announce the 2012 All-Orange County football team. The team celebrates the outstanding performances of local athletes. No doubt, that after a tremendous 13-1 season the Mustangs earned a large share of the honors. The 2012 team, however, is rounded out with recipients from every team in the county.

Our 2012 Most Valuable Player goes to future Texas A&M Aggie defensive back Alex Setzer. In his senior year as a Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear, Sezer rushed for 1300 yards and 17 touchdowns in the tough Dist. 20-4A. Defensively, Setzer, intercepted five passes and returned one for a touchdown. Sezer may not have received the media ac-

colades as many other notable high school football players across Texas but the future looks bright for the Orange County athlete and we’re proud to have him as our top choice for MVP. Vidor Pirate quarterback Montana Quirante, is The Record All Orange County Offensive MVP. In the 2012 season Quirante rushed for 1,112 yards on 148 carries averaging 7.5 yards a carry with 21 touchdown.

Quirante also passed for 369 yards and a touchown as the Vidor Pirates progressed to the regional quarterfinals of the Class 4-A state playoffs.

Quirante was also named as an AllState honorable mention by the Associated Press.

The West Orange-Stark Mustangs barrelled through the regular season and went undefeated in 13 straight games before falling to Navasota in the Class 3A regional finals just two

All-Orange County Coach of the Year Cornell Thompson WO-S Mustangs

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All-Orange County Offensive MVP

The Record’s All-Orange County Football Defensive MVP Joe Lynch, 21, is seen here with the Chain Gang defense awaiting the defensive play call during playoff action in the 2012 season.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Montana Quirante Vidor Pirates

games short of the state championship. The amazing ‘Chain Gang’ defense posted nine shutouts in 2012.

Meanwhile, the Mustang offense led by third year senior quarerback Jimmy Salter, put 454 points on the board, some courtesy of the ‘Chain Gang’ defense.

Salter, who stepped into the quarterback position as a sophomore after the death of senior quarterback Reggie Garrett, Jr., would go on to hold one of the Mighty Mustangs most prestigious honors as quarterback. Salter now holds the record of the most passes completed, 333, dating back to 1977. He also holds the record for career passing yards, 4,717, and touchdown passes, 51. Salter is The Record All-Orange County First Team quarterback.

WOS head football coach Cornell Thompson is All-Orange County ALL-ORANGE COUNTY PAGE 4B

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West Orange-Stark Mustang wide receiver J’Marcus Rhodes brings down a Jimmy Salter touchdown pass on the opening play against the Jasper Bulldogs. Because of his prowess in the Mustang Chain Gang defense secondary and as a wide reciever in the Mustang offense, Rhodes has been named The Record’s All-Orange County Best All Around Player.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

H The Record’s 2012 All-Orange County Football Team H All-Orange County Most Valuable Player Alex Sezer- Runningback, LCM

H All-Orange County Offensive MVP: Montana Quirante- Quarterback, Vidor Pirates

H All Orange County Defensive MVP: Joe Lynch, Linebacker, WOS Mustangs

H All-Orange County Best All-Around Player: J’Marcus Rhodes, wide receiver and defensive back, WOS Mustangs

H Newcomer of the Year: Deonte Thompson, WOS Mustangs

West Orange-Stark Mustang quarterback Jimmy Salter. Salter is named the The Record All-Orange County First Team Quarterback. holds the record of the most passes completed, 333, dating back to 1977. He also holds the record for career passing yards, 4,717, and touchdown passes, 51.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

H ALL-ORANGE COUNTY FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

H ALL-ORANGE COUNTY FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

Quarterback: Jimmy Salter, WOS Mustangs

Defensive Line: Jon Boy Smith, Vidor; Kaleb Franklin, WOS; Jhayllien Monette WOS; Octavius Crosson, WOS; Tyler Howlett, LCM; Jordan Schamber, Bridge City

Runninbacks: Abear Simien, WOS Mustangs; Ashton Hunter, Bridge City Cardinals; Carl Wiley, Orangefield Bobcats Fullback: Justin Moore- Vidor Pirates Offensive Line: Tyler Howlett, LCM; Paul Hebert, WOS; Dylan Brackens, WOS; Josh Blachard, Bridge City

Linebackers: Daniel Woodson, WOS; Collin Janice, WOS; Ar’Tevin McDonald, WOS; Zack Cole, Bridge City Cornerbacks: Austin Rodriguez, Vidor; Quinton Tezeno, WOS; Tanner Cervenka, BC Safeties: Bryce Cooper, Vidor; Trevon Blanchard, WOS; Hunter Stout, Bridge City

Center: Josh Orebo, WOS Tight end: Casey Viator, LCM Wide Receivers: : Dalton Doyle, LCM, Billy Jones, LCM, Tremaine Anderson, WOS

FIRST TEAM SPECIALTY TEAMS Punter: Daniel Faulk, Bridge City Kickoff and Punt Returner: Quinton Tezeno, WOS Kicker: Rodrikson Cano, WOS

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The Mustang Chain Gang defense dominated opponents all season. Nine shutouts in a season that eneded two games short of the Class 3A state football championship.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn All Around County Football First Team runningback Ashton Hunter takes the handoff from senior quarterback Danial Faulk during the 2012 football season.

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Christmas weekend featured many big football games

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Another Christmas is in the books as a tuckered out Santa Claus returns to the North Pole for a long winter’s rest, the carolers can relax their vocal chords for another 11 months and the folks who overate during the holiday parties can decide how to get rid of those excess pounds that somehow crept onto their bodies.

Football fans got a huge dose of their favorite sport last weekend as several high school state champions were crowned, the bowl season got under way for the college football buffs and the National Football League playoff picture became a bit clearer as the league heads into its final week of the regular season.

The fact that Navasota went 16-0 and won the Class 3A Division II state championship should soften the blow of the only loss suffered this season by the West Orange-Stark Mustangs. In fact the ‘Stangs scored as many points as any of the Rattlers’ opponents.

Navasota outperformed Gilmer in every phase of their state championship game

Friday, winning by an overwhelming 39-3 margin at Jerry Jones’ Palace in Arlington.

The same scenario occurred for the Newton Eagles who lost their only game to Cameron Yoe in the semifinals.

The Yoemen posted a perfect 15-0 record after whipping Daingerfield 38-20 last weekend.

Other state champs included Allen and Katy in 5A, Denton Guyer and Cedar Park in Class 4A, Cameron Yoe and East Bernard in Class 2A and Stamford and Munday in Class A. The bowl games began the weekend before last as Arizona nipped Nevada 49-48 in the New Mexico Bowl, Utah State overpowered Toledo 41-15 in the Potato Bowl and last weekend BYU soundly defeated San Diego State 23-6 in the Poinsettia Bowl.

In Friday night’s Beef O’Brady Bowl Central Florida whipped Ball State 38-17, Louisiana-Lafayette outlasted East Carolina 43-34 in the New Orleans Bowl early Saturday and Boise State nipped Washington 28-26 in the Las Vegas Bowl later on Saturday.

College football fans should be in Seventh Heaven watching bowl games this week and next. There will be a total of

28 more bowl games—including tonight’s Little Ceasars Bowl—that still need to be played. The BCS national championship game between Alabama and Notre Dame concludes the bowl barrage on Jan. 7.

The two Lone Star State’s NFL franchises both suffered setbacks Sunday playing opposite brands of football.

The Dallas Cowboys kept coming back from two touchdown deficits to tie the New Orleans Saints, only to lose 34-31 in overtime while the Houston Texans couldn’t generate any offense a fell to the Minnesota Vikings 23-6.

In fact if the rumor got out that Houston’s head coach Gary Kubiak let a 10-year-old Pop Warner player call the offensive plays, nobody would probably doubt it. It’s hard to believe a team that has defeated a dozen NFL teams couldn’t score a touchdown on a firstand-goal from inside the oneyard line.

However, the loss cannot be pinned on Houston’s defense, which played very creditably and held Adrian Peterson to 86 yards rushing. The Texans’ biggest problem is that they were on the field almost all the time thanks to the offense’s threes-and-out.

The Texans still have a good chance of winning the American Football Conference and hosting all of the playoff games

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FOOTBALL FORECAST Games This Week...

LITTLE CEASARS BOWL Today 6:30 p.m. at Detroit (ESPN)—Western Kentucky (7-5) over Central Michigan (6-6).

MILITARY BOWL Thurs 2 p.m. at Washington, D.C. (ESPN)—San Jose State (10-2)

over Bowling Green (8-4).

BELK BOWL Thurs. 5:30 p.m. at Charlotte, N.C. (ESPN)—Cincinnati (9-3) over Duke (6-6).

HOLIDAY BOWL Thurs.

8:45 p.m. at San Diego, CA. (ESPN)—Baylor (7-5) over UCLA (9-4).

INDEPENDENCE BOWL

Fri. 1 p.m. at Shreveport, La. (ESPN)—Louisiana-Monroe (8-4) over Ohio (8-4).

RUSSELL ATHLETIC BOWL Fri. 4:30 p.m. at Orlando, FL. (ESPN)—Virginia Tech (6-6) over Rutgers (9-3).

MEINEKE BOWL Fri. 8 p.m. at Houston, TX. Reliant Stadium (ESPN)—Texas Tech

at Reliant Stadium if they can beat the Colts at Indianapolis Sunday. But they will have to play much better away from home than they did Sunday at Reliant against Minnesota.

If the Texas beat Indianapolis they will be the No. 1 seed in the AFC. If the Texans lose, Broncos lose and Patriots lose the Texas still are the No. 1 seed with Denver No. 2 and New England No. 3. If the Texans lose, Broncos win and Patriots lose, the Texans are the No. 2 seed, with Denver No. 1 and New England No. 3.

If the Texans lose, Patriots win and Broncos lose the Texans are the No. 2 seed with New England No. 1 and Denver No. 3. If the Texans lose, Broncos win and Patriots win the Texans are the No. 3 seed with Denver No. 1 and New England No. 2.

And thanks to the New York Giants big 33-14 loss in Baltimore Sunday, the Cowboys can win the East Division championship Sunday with a victory over the Washington Redskins Sunday.

And while on the subject of huge losses, the mighty San Francisco 49ers ventured north to Seattle and received quite a whipping from Earl Thomas and his Seahawks’ teammates—like 42-13 in a nationally televised Sunday night game. The 49ers did manage to score a “garbage touchdown” in the final two

minutes to avoid being shut out.

The win puts the Seahawks in the playoffs and the top wild-card position in the NFC with a 10-5 record while the 49ers fell to 10-4-1 and must beat lowly Arizona Sunday to avoid surrendering the NFC West Division title. Seattle concludes the regular season at home against St. Louis Sunday.

Division winners in the AFC include Houston, New England, Baltimore and Denver with Indianapolis and Cincinnati the wild cards. The NFC division winners are Atlanta and Green Bay, with San Francisco in the driver’s seat and Seattle the probable wild card and the winner between Dallas and Washington winning the NFC East.

KWICKIES…Barry Wilner of the Associated Press had a pretty good week in his Sunday Blitz column where he picks the winners of the NFL games.

This week he only missed the St. Louis Rams/Tampa Bay Bucs game, the NY Giants/ Baltimore Ravens game and of course our feeble Houston Texans/Minnesota Vikings game. He’ll have a tougher time next week, because it will be hard to tell which coaches plan to rest their starters.

The Houston Astros announced Friday they have signed right-handed reliever Jose Veras to a one-year con-

tract. The 32-year-old Veras has logged time with the New York Yankees, Cleveland, Florida, Pittsburgh and the Milwaukee Brewers. He has a 4.01 career ERA with 328 strikeouts and 172 walks in 314 innings. He was 5-4 with a 3.63 ERA last season with the Brewers.

The NCAA is expected to vote at its convention Jan. 19 on recommended changes in the recruiting of athletes in all college sports. One proposal would allow coaches to begin contacting potential high school recruits after July 1 of their sophomore year. A second proposal would remove limitations on how or how often coaches contact recruits when they’re allowed to. If approved, the new rules could take effect Aug. 1. Two other proposals would allow recruits and college athletes to accept up to $300 beyond normal expenses to participate in non-scholastic events, according to the Associated Press in Sunday’s publications.

JUST BETWEEN US…I’m kind of glad the Mayan calendar was wrong about the world coming to an end last Friday.

I still like waking up every morning and even writing this Korner continuously since Sept. 12, 1966 and best of all getting to wish all of you readers a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!

(7-5) over Minnesota (6-6).

ARMED FORCES BOWL Sat. 10:45 a.m. at Dallas TX. (ESPN)—Air Force (6-6) over Rice (6-6).

FIGHT HUNGER BOWL Sat. 2:15 p.m. at San Francisco, CA. (ESPN2)—Arizona State (7-5) over Navy (7-4).

PINSTRIPE BOWL Sat. 2:15 p.m. at New York City (ESPN)—West Virginia (7-5) over Syracuse (7-5).

ALAMO BOWL Sat. 5:45 p.m. at San Antonio, TX. (ESPN)—Texas (8-4) over Oregon State (9-3).

BUFFALO WILD WINGS BOWL Sat. 9:15 p.m. at Tempe, AZ. (ESPN)—TCU (7-5) over Michigan State (6-6).

MUSIC CITY BOWL Mon. 11 a.m. at Nashville, TN. (ESPN)—Vanderbilt (8-4) over North Carolina State (7-5).

SUN BOWL Mon. 1 p.m. at

El Paso, TX. (CBS)—Southern California (7-5) over Georgia Tech (6-7).

LIBERTY BOWL Mon. 2:30 p.m. at Memphis, TN. (ESPN)—Tulsa (10-3) over Iowa State (6-6).

CHICK-FIL-A BOWL Mon. 6:30 p.m. at Atlanta, GA. (ESPN)—LSU (10-2) over Clemson (10-2).

HEART OF DALLAS BOWL Tues. 11 a.m. at Dallas TX. (ESPNU)—Oklahoma State (7-5) over Purdue (6-6).

GATOR BOWL Tues.

11 a.m. at Jacksonville, FL. (ESPN2)—Mississippi State (8-4) over Northwestern (9-3).

OUTBACK BOWL Tues.

Noon at Tampa, FL. (ABC)— South Carolina (10-2) over Michigan (8-4).

CAPITAL ONE BOWL Tues. Noon at Orlando, FL. (ESPN)—Georgia (11-2) over

Nebraska (10-3).

ROSE BOWL Tues. 4 p.m. at Pasadena, CA. (ESPN)—Stanford (11-2) over Wisconsin (84).

ORANGE BOWL Tues. 7:30 p.m. at Miami, FL. (ESPN)— Florida State (11-2) over Northern Illinois (12-1).

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

Cold fronts help to crank up duck numbers OUTDOORS CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

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Hunters and fishermen are two very separate groups that share a very common bond and that is the fact their success or failure often hinges on the same thing, weather. Very few people draw the type of criticism that a weatherman from TV or a radio station gets on a regular basis and that comes from everybody, not just outdoor folks either.

During this time of the year the folks who predict the weather usually stay busy as cold fronts become more and more common.

The constant change between warm and cold offer a unique opportunity and a

which is a double shot of good fortune for waterfowl hunters.

The arrival of ducks and geese on a full moon is almost a given due to the fact that the majority of their flight during the migration takes place at night.

Couple the fact that the full moon and colder weather arrive at nearly the same time and you have a winning combination for sure.

Many of the local marshes remain in outstanding shape as far as water and available food sources are concerned.

The amount of good widgeon grass still around is a direct

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All-Orange County Football Team Coach of the Year. Thompson, in his second years as Mustang head coach, has back-to-back state playoff seasons, both ending in the state quarterfinal round.

The Record added a new category this season. The previous category for MVP Utility Player doesn’t quite say it all

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curse almost simultaneously.

Right now the duck hunters are certainly enjoying the fact that colder weather continues to become a more common theme as each successive front ushers in new birds to the area and more opportunities for local waterfowlers.

Over the past week locally we have seen a small decrease in the numbers birds here locally as the mercury bumped the high 70’s during the day, far less than desirable conditions to hunt ducks on most days. The latest front scheduled for mid-week will coincide almost perfectly with the full moon this month

for this year’s recipient. Instead, for WOS wide receiver and defensive back, J’Macus Rhodes, we have chosen to name him as All-Orange County MVP Best All Around Player. Like Salter, Rhodes broke new records in Mustang fame. He is first in career receptions with 89, second be-

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hind Mark Roberts with 1,483 yards receiving. Defensively, Rhodes was equally dominate and a mainstay in the Chain Gang defense.

WOS Mustang senior linebacker Joe Lynch is an easy pick for The Record’s All-Orange County Defensive MVP. Lynch tallied over 150 tackles in the 2012 season and led what has been called “the best defense in high school football.”

Congratulations to all of our Orange County athletes, those listed here and those who remain unnamed but helped these guys earn these designations. See the roster for the complete line-up for the 2012 All-Orange County Football Team.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Fresh water is the difference maker If you found that new rod or reel under the tree Christmas morning, (I can’t imagine Mrs. Claus springing for both at today’s prices) this weather is not doing you any favors. Before you curse the foul weather, however, consider the fact that the mid to lower coast is still suffering from drought conditions and their fisheries continue to suffer greatly. They will tell you that any source of additional fresh water is a good thing for the saltwater fisherman!

I talked with Everett Johnson, owner and publisher of Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine last week and he said the only good fishing reports he received from his guide/writers last month came from the upper coast.“It is still bone dry down here and our bays have really suffered,” he stated while adding that even the drum fishermen have now run into problems they have never experienced with the texture of the meat.

As a rule, the average bay fisherman does not appreciate how critical freshwater is to the health of their fragile ecosystem. Surrounding marshes and swamps are not

only breeding grounds for ev- have had something to do with erything from small finfish our own min-drought, the to shrimp, but provide vital redfish just covered us up and nurseries that support several it was difficult to locate any species of game fish until they numbers of big sow trout. That has not been the case this year, mature as well.

Excessive rain and mi- however, as local die-hard winter fishernor flooding men are not changes the only still limcatching game iting on reds for local fisherwith ease, but men virtually catching good every winter, numbers of but they are five-pound the lifeblood of plus trout as our very unique well. fishery. Covet The surface every drop of t emp er at u re water that aron some of the rives via the shallow flats Neches and Sawas as high bine rivers and as 60 degrees consider local this weekend rains to be a COLBURN-FISHING and there is welcome inCAPT. DICKIE COLBURN nothing in your convenience.

FOR THE RECORD winter arsenal Thus far, we that won’t work have had neiwhen the wather too much rain nor too much cold to alter ter is that warm. I talked with the bite on Sabine Lake to any two Houston anglers Saturextent. The fish have changed day night that caught 12 to 15 their patterns of late due to trout up to six pounds wading a change of diet, but the bite the north end of the lake on is still above average for this two very cold days early last week. time of the year.

They started their wades Two years ago, and it may

after lunch and caught most of their fish just before dark on Corky Fat Boys. They returned to wade the same flat Saturday evening and caught 16 trout up to nine pounds four ounces on top waters. The same water was eight to ten degrees warmer. I realize that it doesn’t serve as much help to the average fishermen, but they caught their four largest trout after dark!

While all of that was going on we continued to catch our trout and most of our reds much deeper. The trout weren’t as large, we did have a few in the five pound class, but the numbers were certainly there. We were crawling Maniac Mullets and Corky Devils or five-inch paddle tails across the bottom in 12 to 16 feet of water.

If you just wanted to target redfish, all you had to do was tie on a crank bait or Swim bait and spend more time fishing 4 to 8 feet of water. We have done very well with a River 2 Sea Biggie that dives 3 to 5 feet and an H&H Usual Suspect Swim Bait. Not surprisingly, the crank bait bite was better in water north of the ICW. For those of you that may

LCM’s Sezer signs with Texas A&M

Alex and Family - Alex Sr., Alex, Maranda, and sisters standing from left, Aleisia and Alexis.

Alex Sezer, a standout on the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School football team, is wrapping up his senior year one semester early and heading to College Station to be an Aggie when the spring semester begins. On Wednesday, Dec. 19, Alex, surrounded by family, friends, and the media, signed to play football at A&M University.

Alex has amassed 1,294 yards rushing this year, scored 17 touchdowns, and had five interceptions – resulting in one touchdown.

Alex was honored with a reception during the signing celebration.

William Shatner’s one man show coming to the Lutcher By popular demand, television and movie legend William Shatner will bring his one man show SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT (www.shatnersworld.com) to the Lutcher Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.

Tickets range from $45-$70 and are on sale now at www. lutcher.org or by contacting the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409-886-5535.

SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT will tour 20 additional cities across the U.S. in 2012-13. The tour extension follows a three-week run in 2012 at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre and a successful tour of 15 cities across the U.S. “Performing for audiences on the road has been one of the most gratifying experiences I’ve ever had as an actor,” says William Shatner. “My fans are the best in the world and I can’t wait to get back on tour this year.“ The 90-minute show will take audiences on a voyage through Shatner’s life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur, known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and film. SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN

IT is produced by Innovation Arts & Entertainment; Larry A Thompson Organization; Adam Troy Epstein; Larry A Thompson; Seth Keyes; and Josh Sherman.

For tour updates follow @ WilliamShatner or on Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/ShatnersWorld William Shatner is an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist, philanthropist and horseman. In 1966, he originated the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the TV series Star Trek, which spawned a film franchise where he returned as Kirk in seven of the movies, one of which he directed. He played the title role in the hit series T.J. Hooker before hosting TV’s first reality-based series, Rescue 911. He won Emmys and his first Golden Globe for his portrayal of Denny Crane on The Practice and Boston Legal and received four more Emmy nominations as well as Golden Globe and SAG Award nods.

His interview series, Shatner’s Raw Nerve, aired on Bio, and he recorded the critically acclaimed album Has Been. The Milwaukee Ballet performed “Common People,” which was set to songs from the record; the event is featured in the documentary Gonzo Bal-

let. Seeking Major Tom, featuring a number of heavy metal covers and songs by U2, Frank Sinatra, Queen and Pink Floyd, was released last year. Shatner has authored nearly 30 best-sellers.

His autobiography, Up Till Now, was a New York Times best-seller, and Shatner Rules was released in 2011. His comic book series, William Shatner Presents is based on his novels Tek War, Man O’ War, and Quest for Tomorrow, along with a new title: Chimera. He has also been successful in another area - horse breeding. A dedicated breeder of American Quarter horses, he has had enormous success with the American Saddlebred, developing and riding world champions and has won numerous world championships in several events. He united his passions for horses and philanthropy with the Hollywood Charity Horse Show, benefitting L.A.-based children’s charities. He appeared on Broadway in A Shot in the Dark, The World of Suzie Wong, and Tamburlaine the Great. And no, there is nothing this man does not do.

Shatner’s World is produced by Innovation Arts & Entertainment. Established in 1998, IAE is a diversified

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any waterfowler, especially in our tidal marshes.

As the numbers of ducks in our area fluctuate with the weather the numbers of geese seem to continue to grow regardless of the forecast. Several big concentrations of geese have settled into our area around Sabine lake and westward towards Winnie, Anahuac, and Trinity Bay. These ultra-wary birds are nearly impossible to take in consistent numbers without some help from the weather. The biggest help a goose hunter can get from the weather is foggy conditions without a doubt. Fog helps neutralize the biggest as-

set a goose has and that’s their eyesight.

If you can get a good heavy fog and goose are in your area you can certainly shift the odds in your favor. Another great help for goose hunters that is directly weather related is wind. Having a good strong wind usually forces geese to fly lower and become easier to decoy. Without any help from wind or fog a goose hunter is really behind the 8 ball and usually comes out on the losing end. But with a good dose of fog and some wind a hunter may just have one of those days to remember.

result of rains at just the right time during the summer months. It appears that many of the birds in the local marshes have begun to seek out smaller potholes that still remain full of good food sources and get very little hunting pressure.

The big water ponds seem to be still producing solid numbers but the smaller bodies of water have been the ticket for some top notch hunts. Several local hunters have even capitalized on the tiny areas and have been able to consistently take some mallards on each hunt which is a great bonus for

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not have noticed, the Maniac Mullet comes in a fast sink and a slow sink model. If you no longer have the package, the ones with the gold eyes are slow sink and the fast sinks have red eyes. If you haven’t developed any confidence in the Corky Devil over the years, however, you probably are not going to like the Maniac Mullet until it catches a fish in spite of you. Just ask Eric Roning the next time you are in Daley’s!

It is still just a little bit early to find many double digit bass staging on Rayburn or Toledo Bend, but the spoon and drop shot fishermen have been absolutely hammering a mixed bag of yellow, white and an

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The most consistent bite this past week was anywhere from 22 to 30 feet deep over even deeper water. Tree lines and bends in the main river channel have been holding good concentrations of shad and fish. I received two decent reports on white perch in the Chicken Coop area above Pendleton, but the better bite on that end of the lake right now is apparently still in the major creeks.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 26, 2012

A journey filled with memories and tears DEBBY SCHAMBER FOR THE RECORD

I was listening to the news recently while getting dressed in the morning to go to work when I heard a woman sobbing about the loss of her 6-year-old daughter during the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut.

She had been calmly talking about her daughter’s love of horses and how she hoped to have one someday. There was a pause, and tears welled up in her eyes and she said it all had not sunk in yet about her daughter being gone. Holding

on tightly to her husband’s hands she began to sob and laid her head on his shoulder.

I sat down on the edge of the bed not able to move as I thought back to the day when I lost my daughter too. Jessica was 21-years-old and died not from a crazed gunman, but because of neglect from doctors who were worried about the bottom dollar instead of her life. She died as a result of complications from gallstones.

Just so you will know too, they can kill you. I didn’t know this until it was too late to save my baby girl.

Jessica was a young woman with a whole life ahead of her.

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She loved children and wanted child would roll their eyes at her, just like she one of her own had once done someday.

My to me. These life is filled with are all things things that will taken from me never be.

I when the docwanted to see tors allowed her her in her wedlife to be taken ding dress and from her. get married.

I know of the Then for her to feeling of it not become pregall sinking in nant where I and even could offer though I knew motherly advice she was not and she would Debby Schamber coming home have babies of her own. I could laugh as she again, I couldn’t help but look would explain to me that she to see if she was there. During could not believe her own Jessica’s funeral, I told a friend,

ACROSS 1. Like children’s book character Nancy 6. Grade A item on grocery list 9. Spill the beans 13. Greeting from Don Ho 14. ___ chi 15. *Location of Mohammed Morsi’s presidential palace 16. It lacks appropriate punctuation 17. Wood-shaping tool 18. It often fell in old cartoons 19. *One of EU leaders 21. *Anti-apartheid leader 23. Moray ___ 24. I, to a Greek 25. Where massages are given 28. Letter opener 30. Pincered insect 35. Animal mitts 37. Doofus 39. Narcotics lawman 40. Please do not delay 41. Ringworm 43. Shore extension 44. Quiet gesture 46. Enameled metalware 47. Seat locator 48. Type of lightweight cotton 50. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 52. Austin Powers, e.g.

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that it wasn’t really her since it didn’t even look like her. I knew that it was, but I wasn’t ready to admit it. I went the entire funeral not wanting to get close enough to the coffin to say goodbye because in my mind, the whole thing simply did not exist. I managed to get through it with the help of some friends whom I can never thank enough.

Several months later after her death, I was watching her car being towed away when it hit me. Jessica would never drive up in my driveway with the music filling the air and a smile on her face. It wasn’t much of a car, but she bought

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it herself and she was proud of it. She would come through the door and always made her presence known either with a laugh or by just being Jessica. I miss hearing her laugh.

But, she would never be doing that again. Once I finally accepted the facts, it all hit me like a ton of bricks. I cried like never before and just let it all go. My entire body shook with exhaustion when I finally could not cry another tear. Although, since then there have been other times when it hit me again. There was her birthday and all the holidays since she loved each of them. But, I

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

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

St. Paul UMC to sell cookbooks

Mrs. Martin from the Rainbow Room showed up at St. Mary Catholic School to retrieve some new friends. She was amazed at how many lions and tigers and bears were collected while reminding students that “Drugs are Beary Bad.” Pictured are Mrs. Martin with students loading her car up with the stuffed animals collected. They will be used by agencies throughout Orange County.

St. Mary students recycle

Orange County SWAT trains at Lorena Oates Elementary

Mrs. Daphne McIntire, science teacher at St. Mary Catholic School, has brilliant recycling ideas. She instructed her seventh and eighth grade science elective students to take large cans from the cafeteria and make baskets representing a Jesse Tree.

The students painted the cans green, cut holes on each side, put ribbon through the holes for handles and painted “Joy” on the cans. The Jesse Tree baskets were given to PreK3 and first Grade students to put goodies in to take home after their Christmas parties at school on Thursday. The younger students were so excited!

Pictured are some of the baskets stacked in Ms. Regan Slovak’s first grade classroom.

Editor’s Note: The Lorena Oates Elementary school is a property that does not currently house students.

Members of the Orange County Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team were in full gear at Lorena Oates Elementary on Tuesday, moving through numerous scenarios as part of monthly training exercises. The multi-jurisdictional SWAT unit, comprised of law enforcement officers from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the West Orange Police Department, and the

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Sargent Tracy Sorge plays the role of an intruder during SWAT training Tuesday at Lorena Oates Elementary. During the training there were a variety of scenarios where the dog handler and police dog work as a team to apprehend suspects.

Members of the Orange County SWAT team enter a wing of Lorena Oates Elementary and clear classrooms as part of SWAT training exercises on Tuesday.

Orange Police Department, utilized the opportunity to review tactics of protecting students.

Tracy Sorge, a Narcotics Sargent with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and SWAT member said, “Protecting students in the educational environment is one of many situations that we train for. This training was already planned, but we incorporated the recent events of Connecticut into our exercise today to critique our response to an active shooter situation.”

This is the fifth occasion in the past 18 months that the Orange County SWAT team has trained at a West Orange –Cove facility.

“Two months ago, we had the U.S. Military Green Berets come in. We worked side by side with them at this facility using the same techniques that they use in Afghanistan and Iraq. We take things that we observe through them and incorporate them into

the civilian side of law enforcement to better serve our community,” Sorge said.

Clint Hodgkinson, Chief Deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, said the SWAT training also includes members of patrol units and first responders.

West Orange – Cove Superintendent James Colbert said, “We have been refining our emergency operation plan since April of 2012. However, we have been working with our local SWAT team for even longer. The training that we have been able to participate in has assisted us in developing an emergency operation plan that helps us to respond to situations that many would consider unthinkable.”

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Sun. Evening : Taizé Service - 7 p.m.

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

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

Praise & Worship Contemporary music!

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

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Salem United Methodist Church

Trinity Baptist Church

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

First Baptist Church Orangefield

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Clint Hodgkinson, West Orange – Cove CISD Superintendent James Colbert, and WOCCISD Director of Special Education Dr. Brant Graham are pictured at the SWAT training. Dr. Graham has been leading the charge of revising and improving the WOCCISD Emergency Operation Plan.

Orange County Church Directory

Four Area Locations

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

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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

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

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride, call 735-4234

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

“Round Pen” (Small Group) Studies: Ladies & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

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

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MEMORIES

refuse to acknowledge the day she died as one I will recognize. But, I know the mothers who lost their children during the shooting will not have that luxury since it is on the minds of many and will be for years to come.

There is another question these mothers in Connecticut will be forced to answer at one time or another. At some point someone who doesn’t know them will ask how many children they have. When people asked me I didn’t know what to say. Jessica was indeed my child but sometimes I didn’t want to go into where she was or how she got there. So, I carefully worded I had three sons at home. On good days, I said I had four and told them about Jessica. After all she is my child and I cannot deny her — ever.

At one point the families of the children will also have to decide what to do with their belongings. I still have most of Jessica’s stuff and I can’t let go of it. I have her cheerleading uniform, prom dress and many trophies collected during her years of playing softball. I don’t keep them nearby since it still hurts to look at them, but I know where they are kept. They are priceless to me. When I get to that point and I will know when, I will get rid of a lot of things, but I am not there yet.

Finally, they will think and ask themselves

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JERRY WAYNE HODGKINSON, Deceased, were issued on December 19, 2012, in Cause No. P16347, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: MARY ANN HODGKINSON. 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.

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when will my life move on? My answer is never.

Jessica was a part of my life and always will be. I can stil hear her laugh in my head and every time I hear about the Dallas Cowboys losing a football game I remember not being able to talk to her for the rest of the day. Thinking of the look on her face brings a smile to my face. I remember her love for her brothers and how much of a thrill it was for her when she made people laugh. There are so many triggers on a daily basis to remind me of her. Sometimes it as simple as a song on the radio which can brings it all back to me that she is no longer here.

Many times I have said a prayer for all mothers who have lost a child. It is a pain like none other which goes straight to the heart and I would not wish it on anyone. Losing a child is a heavy burden to bear, but I am told it gets better with time and obviously many tears along the way.

I hope this will shed some light on what a grieving parent goes through and a little understanding on why they behave the way they do. I am grateful for my friends who have always been there when I needed them and provided a shoulder to cry on. For the one special person who never had the opportunity to meet her but treats her like part of his family, words cannot express my deep admiration and thanks to you.

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TOMMY GUNN

TOMMY GUNN

State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney for Mary Ann Hodgkinson 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney for Applicant 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

‘T R U C K S & VA N S ‘06 CHEVY SILVERADO crew cab, garage kept, like new only 48K miles,, loaded with power including keyless entry, bed liner, new tires, Husband passed on, must sell at $15,500, (409) 988-4829.

‘11 FORD F-150 LARIOT, loaded, very few miles, clean, (409) 886-1896.

‘P A R T S TIRES OFF DODGE CHARGER, used 10 months, set of 4 Toyo 225/60R18, $400 OBO, (409) 746-3271.

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

Meets every Tues. at 7 pm. at Immaculate Conception education building, 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more information call 9620480.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deputy

Port of Orange Alabama Street Terminal Dock Repair

DATED the 19th day of December, 2012

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

Lindsey

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

S. Border Street FAX Orange, Texas 77630 FAX 202 Orange, Texas 77630 FAX BID DEADLINE: FAX Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. Local Time DATED the 19th day of # 735-7346 # 735-7346 # of735-7346

Location: DATED the 19th day DATED the 19th day of December, 2012 # 735-7346Port of Orange Administration Building December, 2012 December, 2012

AUTOS

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Tommy Gunn

TOMMY GUNN State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney for Applicant 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney for Pauline Kirkland 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

BID OPENING:

Location:

1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 2:15 P.M. Local Time Port of Orange Administration Building - Boardroom 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630

SEALED BIDS in duplicate, clearly marked and addressed to Port of Orange, Attention: AST Dock Repair Project Administrator, Orange County Navigation and Port District (the “Owner”), will be received at the Port of Orange Administration Office, 1201 Childers Road, Orange, Texas, 77630 until 2:00 P.M., local time on Tuesday, January 22, 2013; and then publicly opened and read aloud in the Port of Orange Administration Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, for “Port of Orange Alabama Street Terminal Dock Repair”. Bids received after 2:00 P.M. local time will be returned unopened. Project is located in Orange County, Texas.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Port of Orange Alabama Street Terminal located at 1006 Alabama Street Orange Texas 77630 at 2:00 P.M. local time on Tuesday, January 08, 2013.

All general contractors are required to attend the pre-bid conference in order to submit a bid for this project. Subcontractors and material suppliers are invited to attend. Questions pertaining to the drawings, project manual and bidding procedures will be discussed.

While on the dock, a life jacket MUST be worn by ALL prebid conference attendees.

ALL pre-bid conference attendees must provide their own personal floatation device.

An under the dock site inspection will be offered to interested attendees.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check, payable without recourse to the order of the Orange County Navigation and Port District, or a Bid Bond for at least five percent (5%), of the total amount bid, and the bank or bonding company certifying the same shall be liable therefore to the Orange County Navigation and Port District in the event such successful bidder shall fail or refuse to enter into proper contract therefore or shall fail or refuse to furnish bonds therefore as required by law and as hereafter mentioned within ten (10) days after receipt of NOTICE of AWARD. Bid surety of all except the three (3) lowest responsible Bidders will be returned when award is made; when the contract is executed, the surety of the two (2) remaining unsuccessful Bidders will be returned; that of the successful Bidder will be returned when formal contract, bonds and insurance are approved, and work has commenced within the time specified.

The successful bidder must furnish PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS on the forms furnished with the bid documents, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price. All insurance companies issuing PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS and any reinsurance companies utilized by such insurance companies, in order to issue PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS to the Owner, shall have at least an “A” rating according to the Best’s Key Guide and must be authorized to transact business in Texas. Additionally, such insurance companies shall be on the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circulars 570 (as amended) by the Audit Staff, Bureau of Government Financial Operations, United States Treasury Department.

Bidder is hereby advised that the work shall be subject to equal employment opportunity requirements, local prevailing wage rates, and Executive Order No.11246 as amended. In conformance with applicable statutes, the general prevailing wage rates in the locality in which the work is to be performed shall be minimum paid for labor employed upon this project.

Beginning Friday, January 04, 2013 copies of the Project Manual will be available for examination or pick up without charge at the following locations:

LJA Engineering 905 Orleans Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Phone 409.291.5362 Fax 409.813.1916

Contact: Heath Reynolds hreynolds@ljaengineering.com

Port of Orange – Administration Office 1201 Childers Road Orange, TX 77630 Phone 409.883.4363 Fax 409.883.5607 Contact: Phyllis Yeats pyeats@portoforange.com

Upon request, project documents may be emailed or hard copy mailed to potential Bidders.

If applicable, postage or delivery charges are to be paid by BIDDER. The Orange County Navigation and Port District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in bidding to the fullest extent permitted by law. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the prices in any bid, the OWNER reserves the right to consider and accept the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bid.

Orange County Navigation and Port District

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