The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas Week of Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Many years may have passed, but the inside of the First Presbyterian Church re-mains a snapshot in history when the opulence and glory of the early 1900s is frozen in time.

Construction started on the towering pink granite building began in 1908 and took more than three years to complete.

The stained glass windows are not something which can simply be talked about, but must be seen, said Kyle Hood, tour guide of the church.

After walking through the front doors, guests are met with a grand stair case of carved marble. The Italian marble was installed by crafts-man from Italy. Along the stairwell there are angels in the opalescent stained glass. The stair windows from the lower foyer to the upper foyer draw on the Sir Edward Con-ley Burne-Jones’ work “Angel Stairway” for their inspiration.

At the top of the stairs over-looking the entrance down be-low are the three famed stained glass windows which are said to have been the start-ing point for the church.

Frances Ann Robinson Lutcher was married to Henry Jacob Lutcher. He was a butch-er and a mill owner in Penn-sylvania, Louisana and Texas. Together they had two daugh-ters Mariam and Carrie. Mari-am would later marry William Henry Stark while Carrie would marry E.W. Brown.

Mrs. Lutcher and her two daughters attended the Chica-go’s World Fair in 1893. It was there they saw the three prize-winning works of Fredrich Lamb and his sister Ella of the J&R Lamb Studios. They were purchased and stored in New York until the day they would be needed. It is not known if there was already a plan to have a church built in Orange, but the windows were defi-nitely a start.

The church building was planned, built and underwrit-ten by Frances Ann Lutcher as a memorial to the Henry Jacob Lutcher family and as a result was named the Lutcher Me-morial. She never divulged the costs of the structure, but

upon completion established an endowment to provide for the maintenance costs. In ad-dition, The Carrie Lutcher

Brown Foundation was estab-lished in 1942 by Edgar and Lutcher Brown in memory of their mother. This foundation

in conjunction with the origi-nal endowment by Mrs. Lutch-er continues to maintain the building.

The church, no matter how it started, was built to glorify God with everything the finest of its’ type from the Italian marble stairs and banisters and mahogany pews, columns, doors and wall areas from Honduras to the 48 stained glass windows throughout the structure.

James Oliver Hogg, an ar-chitect from Kansas City, Mo. was commissioned to oversee the project under the direction of Mrs. Lutcher.

The central window sym-bolizes religion. It shows an unknown person sitting in a

The “reason for the season” will be at the Faith United Methodist Church located at 8608 MLK Drive with a live Nativity scene from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

About a dozen people will take turns participating in the Nativity scene. They will stay out for viewers to see for 15 minute periods of time before taking a break. While partici-pating they will stand very still and “be focused on baby Jesus.” Participants are of all ages from six years old and up. Everyone at the church is en-couraged to participate in the Nativity Scene. The men of the church built the manger.

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Christmas morning, af-ter all the excitement of un-wrapping presents, many are faced with mountains of wrapping paper creat-ing additional trash. Trash pick-up times will inevi-tably change due to the holidays. Orange County residents can find the holi-day trash pick-up times for their city below.

The city of Orange trash pick-up will be pushed back one day starting Christmas day; therefore, Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday, Wednesday on Thursday, Thursday on Friday and Friday on Saturday. The same goes for New Year’s week.

Bridge City will pick up trash on Monday as sched-uled. The rest of the week trash pick-up will advance one day, the same as the city of Orange.

West Orange will pick up trash on Saturday instead of Friday both Christmas and New Year’s week.

Pinehurst will have pick-up on Wednesday and Sat-urday, both weeks.

Vidor will have no pick-up on Tuesday. Those scheduled for Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday along with households regularly scheduled for Wednesday.

Those households in un-incorporated areas of Or-ange County using Waste Management will have their pick-ups pushed one day starting with Christ-mas day. Monday will be picked up as regularly scheduled. Tuesday pick-ups will be on Wednesday, Wednesday pick-ups moves to Thursday, etc. This schedule will be observed for two weeks.

Republic/Allied also reports the same sched-ule adjustments as Waste Management for both holi-day weeks. Piney Woods Customers will be receiv-ing automated phone calls telling them when their pickup will be due to some variances.

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Volunteers and members of St. Mary’s church will be serv-ing their weekly meals for the soup kitchen but with a holi-day feel as they serve a special Christmas dinner.

The dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s lo-cated at 912 West Cherry Ave.

The soup kitchen runs to-tally on donations and Print-pak has graciously has donat-ed nine turkeys and four hams. In addition, employees from Orange Savings bank have donated canned vegeta-bles and baked goods. Plus, three workers from the bank generously give up their lunch hours to help serve the food and assist with clean up.

This year the menu will in-clude turkey, ham, corn bread dressing made from scratch, candied sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie or cake and dinner rolls.

According to Glenda and Johnny Lucia, who have been running the soup kitchen for about four years, they are ex-pecting to serve about 150 people. Over the last few years, the number of people who come to the soup kitchen has increased. St. Mary’s has had a soup kitchen for more than 25 years. Planning for the meals usually begins on Tuesday as they look at what donations they have to pre-pare.

In addition to the meal served, guests are welcome to browse through donated clothes. The clothing is donat-ed from Sister ACTS (Adora-tion Community Theology Service). All of the women in the group have attended a re-treat and are members of St. Henry’s Church in Bridge City.

The Rev. Mike Umbenhaur of the First Presbyterian Church takes a moment to gaze at one of the 48 stained glass windows in the church called The Holy Family. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Members of the Faith United Methodist Church located at 8608 MLK Drive are hosting a live Nativity Scene from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber

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Former CCS teacher indicted for improper relationship with student Debby SchamberFor The Record

The Orange County Sheriff ’s Office received a call from the administration at Community Christian School, lo-cated at 3400 MLK Drive in Orange, on Monday, Oct. 1 concerning an improper relationship between educator and student. The alleged in-cident involved an educator at the school and a high school student.

The Orange County Sher-iff ’s Office Criminal Investiga-tions Division was contacted and investigators obtained in-formation from school district officials and students about the alleged offense. Investiga-tors conducted a full investiga-tion into this alleged incident. Once the investigation was complete, the case was pre-sented to the Orange County District Attorney’s for review and disposition.

On Dec. 12, this case was presented to the Orange County Grand Jury on Dec. 12 and Valerie Danielle Son-nier, 30, of Orange, was indicted on two counts of an im-proper relationship between educator and student, which is a second degree felony offense.

Sonnier turned herself in at the Orange County Cor-rectional Facility. Bond was set at $20,000.

Debby SchamberFor The Record

The Orange County Sheriff ’s Office received a call from the administration at the Little Cypress Mauriceville ISD on Tues-day, Sept. 4 concerning an improper relationship between educa-tor and student. The alleged incident involves an LCM High School student and an employee at the Little Cypress Junior High School.

The Orange County Sheriff ’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was contacted and investigators obtained information from school district of-ficials and students about the alleged offense. Investigators conducted a full investigation into the alleged incident. The school district said the teacher had only been employed with the dis-trict for 16 days and resigned after the information surfaced.

Once the investigation was com-plete, the case was turned over to the Orange County District At-torney’s Office for review and disposition.

On Dec. 12, this case was presented to the Orange County Grand Jury. As a result, Michael David Shugart Jr., 35, was in-dicted for improper relationship between educator and student which is a second degree felony offense.

On Dec. 13, Shugart turned himself in at the Orange County Correctional Facility. Bond was set at $5000.

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The Vidor Police Department Street Crimes Unit conducted their Holiday Season Criminal Activity In-vestigation throughout the city of Vidor and its busi-ness on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, about 10:21p.m.,

“These investigations consist of Street Crimes Offi-cers walking in our local businesses pursuing Crimi-nal Activity,” said Vidor Chief of Police Dave Shows.

While conducting these investigations, Robert Dye was arrested for an outstanding Criminal Trespass Warrant in the Cross Roads Shopping Center.

Shortly thereafter, Street Crimes officers were at the Vidor Walmart Store where a shoplifting plot was thwarted. While conducting investigations into the Shoplifting, four individuals were arrested for various charges, possession of a controlled substance, posses-sion of dangerous drugs, and outstanding warrants.

Those arrested were as follows:Tonya Marie Harst, possession of controlled sub-

stance and possession of dangerous drugs; Michael Helmer, possession of a controlled subtance; Amber Lynn Smith, warrant MTRP - failure to identify and possession of drug paraphernalia; and Sabrina Louise Bartell, warrent theft class A - Jefferson County, pos-session of a controlled substance and possession of dangerous drugs.

All subjects arrested were taken to the Orange County Jail and released to their custody.

Harst, Helmer and Bartell were later arraigned by Orange County Justice of the Peace David Peck.

“The Vidor Police Departments Street Crimes Unit will be out this Holiday Season aggressively pursuing those who wish to conduct Criminal Activity not only in our streets, but in our businesses,” concluded Chief of Police Dave Shows.

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chair holding a Bible, but standing behind them is Michael in blue armor to war against the evil in the world with his followers on the window to the east symbolizing The Church Militant. Gabriel is also standing behind him with his followers to the west window which symbolizes The Church Triumphant. The theme of The Church Militant and the The Church Trium-phant is continued in the front of the sanctuary on the hymn boards.

Above the doors entering into the sanctuary are tall glass panes. They are intricately de-signed with clear glass but in the middle of each section are the traditional symbols of the four Evangelists. There is St. Matthew which is a winged man to remind people that Matthew begins his account with Jesus’ human genealo-gy. Then there is St. Mark which has a winged lion to remind people of the nobility, strength and kingship of Christ portrayed in Mark’s gos-pel. A winged ox represents St. Luke to symbol-ize Christ’s sacrificial death. Finally, there is the winged eagle of St. John to remind people of John’s gospel which soars in affirming the deity of Christ.

On either side of the entrance are two leaded windows with scripture verses in gold.

Seen throughout the church is the egg and dart and the bead and reel which collectively symbolize birth and death and to serve as a re-minder “man is mortal.”

The story of Jesus is told by the artwork of the windows which weigh about 1,000 pounds each. The artist chose subjects from oil paint-ings in Europe. They were not historical peo-ple, but of their day. The technique of making opalescent stained glass is an American inven-tion by John Lafarge.

“Stained glass is a living art,” Hood said. “It needs the light.”

Each window of vibrant colors are from two to four layers of glass which is then placed into a kiln and fired together to give it the special ef-

fect. OSG contains metallic oxide which gives it the color depth. However, the secret to the unique process was forever gone when Freder-ick Lamb died. Since then the process has not been successfully duplicated. Some of the parts were painted such as the faces with lifelike de-tails.

The story of Jesus begins with the window, the Annunciation. It features the Arch Angel Gabriel telling Mary she will be the one to car-ry Jesus.

The second window is The Holy Family which was painted by Fuerstein. Painters began their trades by copying old paintings to learn the techniques. The infant Jesus is vibrant as the afternoon sunlight brightly glows due to the opalescent glass. Each face has a look of ad-oration, calmness and peacefulness.

Jesus at the age of 12 is on the next window of the story. A copy of the painting hands in a museum. Jesus’ family has just been to Jersulem for Passover. Mary’s face show relief while the Pharisees are wondering who the child is. Their headbands shimmer in the sunlight. In the background is a circumcision ceremony in a temple. The ornate walls of the temple are dec-orated with many crosses.

The fourth window is the Good Shepherd window. It was done by Sibyl Parker. It was the only window done by a woman artist. There are many Christian symbols in the window such as; the cross formed by wooden beams, grapes for communion, doves representing the baptism and the Holy Spirit, the crown of thorns, the pierced hands and feet of Jesus, the open door inwardly beckoning one to enter in, and the sheep. Jesus is depicted holding a lamb which is just as important to the many others even though he may be lost.

Instead of Jesus on the cross, the next win-dow depicts the trial of Jesus when Pontias Pi-late authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. In the Bible, she approaches her husband telling him

Jesus is an innocent man. The window depicts her coming down some stairs and being com-forted by an angel. Jesus is seen in the back-ground. However, what sets this window apart is there are three men which are not of Jesus’ time. One of men is John Calvin who was an in-fluential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology which was later called Cal-vinism. Originally trained as a humanist law-yer, he broke from the Catholic Church around 1530. There is also John Knox who founded the Presbyterian Church. Martin Luther is also seen and was a German monk, priest, professor of theology and important figure of the Protes-tant Reformation.

Finally to complete the story, there is The Assention which shows Christ’s resurrection.

From the outside of the church, a copper dome which was installed in the 1950s can be seen which has oxidized to the color green. It covers which was once a glass dome. It is the only opalescent glass dome in the Unites States.

From the inside the 36-foot glass dome is com-prised of 16 angelic figures bearing a Christian symbol. Starting counter clockwise from the pulpit, there are the Scroll and Quill, Canticle, Church building, Cross, Chalice, Scepter, Dove, Lamb, Lyre, Organ, Open Bible, Stone Tablets, Sword, Scales, Psalms and Lilies.

In the fellowship hall beneath the sanctuary which was originally used for the Sunday school class rooms there are still more stained glass windows. On the west side is the Flight Into Egypt and Madonna with Jesus and St. John. The east side of the building has Jesus In the Carpenter’s Shop and Jesus Blessing the Chil-dren.

The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been a landmark in the city for a century. The church is one of the lead-ing tourist destinations in the county because of its priceless Victorian Era stained glass win-dows.

Visitors are given a tour by appointment and are welcome to attend services Sunday morn-ings. For more information call 409-883-2097.

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“It’s a time be holy,” said Joyce Dubose. “The purpose is to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ.”

Viewers can drive through the parking lot to see the Nativity scene or can get out of their ve-hicle for a closer look.

“You cant just stand there and take it all in to focus on what we are here for,” Dubose said.

Everyone is invited to come inside the church as well for an open house. Inside they can have cup of warm coffee or a special treat of wassail which is a cup of warm, spicy apple cider. In ad-dition, cookies will be served along with fellow-ship from the members of the church.

This is the second year for the live Nativity scene at the church.

Dubose said she remembers growing up in Liberty and participating in the live Nativity scene at the church she attended. A few years ago she began to attend Faith United Methodist Church and knew this was the place to make new memories. Dubose hopes the tradition will continue for many years to come and will be-come totally performed by the youth group.

“It’s a good time to come and be a part of what it is all about,” Dubose said.

WE MUST WORK TO SOLVE MASS KILLINGSI don’t believe there are any ready answers to why mass kill-

ings in public places, school, theaters, or other crowded ven-ues have escalated over the past few years. The execution style killings of 20 precious children and six adults in Newtown, Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School just brings more questions of why and an outcry for answers. There are no quick solutions or fixes. We’re faced today with a society that exploits violence, mental health conditions, that are not properly treated or not treated at all. We live in a different gun culture where it’s not enough to won firearms for protection or game hunting. Today, around the nation, there are 360 million guns owned by individuals. On the day after the Connecticut school murders, the record was broken for gun purchases in one day in the history of our county. Our constitution’s second amendment guarantees us that right to bear arms but does it give us the right to semi-automatic assault weapons designed to kill in large numbers? American citizens live their lives as ideal parents, workers, ministers, politicians, teachers and yes, even newspaper people, who own guns. Gun ownership is not the problem alone and in most cases, is not the problem at all. The NRA Gun Lobby and right wing conservatives are quick to say “Guns don’t kill, people do.” They have a point; however, 85 people are killed by people with guns every day. Over 30,000 a year, more than all wars, car wrecks, etc. So if guns didn’t play a part, 30,000 people a year would be alive. It would be hard to kill that many with a knife or stick. Everybody here must take responsibility to help reduce the problem. It’s not all one way. President Obama said we must work for change but he’s in a very difficult place. His base will criticize him for not going far enough; the other side will claim Obama wants to take their guns away. In fact, I ran into a lady Tuesday that said just that, “the President is using the killing of those children as an excuse to take our guns,” she said. She and her husband are digging a tomb like hole to hide their guns and they are buying all the ammunition they can while it’s available. I asked if she watches FOX News. “Absolutely, that’s the only place you get the truth,” she said. I have witnesses to that being a fact. So you see there are extremes on both sides. One thing you can rest assured of is that President Obama and the government will never take your guns. That’s foolish thinking. I feel like assault weapons sales will at least be curtailed. That alone won’t stop the mass killings but we must do whatever we need to make a safer place for our children and our society. It will take all sides working together, including the NRA and gun advocates. The time has come to start a positive move. Yes, while the nation weeps and before the tears dry. *****I must move on. I felt like my prospec-tive needed saying. Dec. 14, 2012 will live a long time in the minds of everyone who has children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please come along, it won’t do you no harm.

UNIONS PAVED THE WAY FOR BENEFITS ENJOYED TODAY

Middle class families have been losing ground since Ronald Reagan became president. Today working people have a smaller piece of the cake or the icing is gone. As the union declines so does the middle class and that should concern everyone. All the advances that workers enjoy on their jobs today are due to the hard fights unions went through to improve the pay scale and working conditions. I recall the bad Texaco strike in Port Arthur in 1950. The unions stayed out for nearly a year. The wages were under $3 an hour and the working conditions were awful. The striking union members suffered. I recall them buying a cow for milk, chickens for eggs and meat and raising gardens just to survive through the strike. But those efforts are felt today in the good pay and working conditions at all area plants. Non-union workers have been the beneficiaries of advances fought for by union workers. Unions are being attacked by politicians; the lat-est in Michigan, making it harder for unions to collect dues. The attacks will continue in Republican controlled states. Next is stripping public sector unions like police, firemen, teach-ers, etc. States who have one party control, like Wisconsin, with the stroke of the pen can do away with public unions. No more bargaining for policemen, sheriff ’s employees, teachers. Texas is controlled state wide by one party and could easily be rubber stamped, doing away with public sector unions. Over and over I see people vote against their own interest. Don’t for one minute believe that doing away with public unions wouldn’t make a lot of governing bodies happy. Millions could be saved statewide if you didn’t have unions to contend with. Think about that the next time you vote against your own interest.

FISCAL CLIFF PACKAGE ON SANTA’S SLEIGHA Christmas gift to the nation would be to end the fiscal

crisis. The end is in sight. President Obama will probably keep in place the Bush era tax rate for households with earn-ings less then $500,000. A half million, that’s 100,000 more than he had already proposed. The top tax bracket would pay only 3.6 percent more but the President will insist the most vulnerable are protected while sticking to his request on in-frastructure spending for roads, bridges, schools etc. and also on the extension of expiring unemployment benefits. He won’t agree to deep cuts to Medicare health providers. That should make doctors, hospitals, etc. happy. The stickler might be a two year debt ceiling deal that would take the issue off the table for that time, and then our government leaders could go back to governing. Over 10 years, the fiscal deal would be around $1.2 trillion both ways, in revenues and cuts.

CONDOLENCESWe were indeed saddened by the death of Dorothy Harmon,

age 81, who passed away Friday, Dec. 14, at St. Elizabeth. Ms. Dorothy had been fighting numerous illnesses the past few

months. Time after time the families’ hopes would brighten only to meet another challenge. She fought on until she was called home. Dorothy and Don had been married 60 years. They remained extremely close and best friends and over the years, had two sons and several grandchildren. She wasn’t only a mother hen to Don but also to all the offspring. She was an avid reader of this column and as we share an office with Don and Corky her passing hit close to home. Dorothy Har-mon was a very nice woman and always a lady. Condolences to our friend Don, our prayers are with him and sons Donnie and Kevin and their families and friends. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 18. May she rest in peace. Please see obituary.

OUR SYMPATHIESWe were saddened also to learn of the death of our

longtime friend Donny Garsee, age 66, who passed away Dec. 13, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

He was a native of San Augustine and had lived in Or-ange 45 years. He had been employed by Boilermaker Union Local 587 for the last 35 years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Donny loved the out-doors, he loved to hunt, fish and ride his motorcycle. He leaves behind wife Linda, daughters Coleen and Malan-ie, step-daughter Lacy and step-sons Clark and Quincy, several grandchildren, sister Cathy and brother Danny. 

BEWARE: THE TERRIBLE CHRISTMAS TRIP SCAM

Someone hacked into Patsy Pecks computer and got the names of all her contacts. We received the following e-mail Monday, Dec. 17, at 6:20 a.m. A few months ago Judge Courtney Arkeem was also the subject of a similar scam.

The e-mail requested help in Patsy’s name. “I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about

our trip because it was impromptu. We had to be in Philippines for a Christmas Holiday and Tour. The program was success-ful, but our journey has turned sour. we misplaced our wal-let and cell phone on our way back to the hotel that we lodge in after we went for sight seeing. The wallet contained all the valuables we had. Now, our passport is in custody of the hotel management pending when we make payment. I am sorry if I am inconveniencing you but I have only very few people to run to now. i will be indeed very grateful if i can get a short term loan from you ($1,450 USD). this will enable me sort our hotel bills and get my sorry self back home. I will really appreciate whatever you can afford in assisting me with this. I promise to refund it in full as soon as I return. let me know if you can be of any assistance. Please let me know soonest. Thanks so much…” 

Patsy PeckNOTE: Judge David Peck says if you’re gullible enough to

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TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME10 Years Ago-2002

After 22 years, Justice of the Peace Flo Edgerly retires from Pct. 3. Dec. 31 will be her last day as J.P. Longtime employee Janice Menard was elected to the J.P. post and takes over Jan. 1, 2003. Judge Flo celebrates her birthday Christmas Day. She says, “I can not imagine having a birthday at any other time. Our Christmas tree has both birthday and Christmas gifts un-der it. I get more gifts than anyone.”*****The Bridge City Cham-ber named Marialaice Saucier “Citizen of the Year.” *****Bill and Betty Smith celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 23. (Editor’s note: Betty passed away a few years ago but Bill, the railroad engineer, is still going strong.)*****Point of interest. This week, back in 1945, Gen. George Patton was buried after being killed in a Heidelberg, Germany auto ac-cident on Des. 21. I didn’t realize that he hadn’t made it to D-Day. *****Bridge City’s Matt Bryant and the Giants beat Pay-ton Manning and the Colts, 44-27. *****Services were held for Lee Roy Arnaud, 66, who died Dec. 22. A native of Arn-audville, he was a resident of Bridge City. His wife Lynn died a couple of years ago. His children are Tony, Mary Ann and Richard. ****Margaret “Peggy” Toal Garrett, 80, a native of Orange, died in Dallas on Dec. 19. *****Derrick Bufford, 12, of Orange, wins the ‘Silver Gloves State Champion Bantam Weight’ championship in McKinney. Derrick is a student at Little Cypress-Mauriceville Junior High. The 119 pound youth will fight next in Region 6. A win would sent him to the na-tional championship.*****Van Choate’s Cajun Cookery is now serving snow crabs plus crabs, shrimp, ribs, quail, boudain, cat-fish etoufee, jambalaya, gumbo, several deserts. (Editor’s note: Now those were the days when you could eat all you want for $12.99. I guess the days are gone of large selection, low prices.)

40 Years Ago-1972Kendig Gulf has grand opening at 3001 MacArthur

Circle.*****For the third year in a row, Donald Riley, a sixth grader at Salk School, has been chosen to the Jr. Football All Star team in three divisions.*****The All Orange County Fel-lowship of Christian Athletes football team was announced by six coaches. Coaches were Chief Wilson of Bridge City, Bill Parker of Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Cliff Larson of Stark, Mike Trevathan of Orangefield, Jeep Colburn of Vidor and Glen Green of West Orange. The team was recognized Sun-day afternoon at Little Cypress-Mauriceville. Auditorium at an FCA rally. Popular spiritual singer Ray Hildebrant was special guest.*****Clyde Haynes is outgoing state represen-tative, Wayne Peveto replaces him next month.*****James Stringer, county judge, likes to marry people so well he mar-ried himself this year.*****Joe Blanda is the town’s most fa-mous barber.*****Bridge City judge is Guy Rasco.*****Pretty Carmon Davis, a realtor, is the goddess of poise.*****West Orange police chief is Tony Taylor.*****John Greco is a col-orful doctor who is married to Joan. (Editor’s note: she hadn’t yet hooked up with Ed Lovelace).*****Sallie Frazier is county clerk. David Dunn is judge of County Court at Law. Larry Gunter is city judge of Pinehurst. Louvenia Hryhorchuck is the new tax assessor. Casey Peveto is still commissioner, Pct. 1.*****Jerry Peveto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Peveto, wins RCA National Rodeo Championship Steer Dogging for 1972 held last week in Oklahoma City. He also won $3,500 in prize money.*****Brenda Bradley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bradley of Bridge City, will leave Dec. 26 for a Chris-tian Mission tour through Europe and the Near East. She will train first in Switzerland. She’s a 1970 Bridge City grad.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEKDan Brocklehurst, Ellisia Smith, Christina Carpenter, Mar-

cu McLellan, Mitch Hidalgo, Raymond Hughes, Ruth Fourni-er, Bill Cardner, Janet Holland, Shelby Vogt, Stacey Bates, Andrew Havens, Jeremy Granger, Jeffery Huebel, Elizabeth Parish, Kenneth Pigg, Majed Jaarah, Marion Martin, Matt Reeves, Daniel Perry, Buddie Hahn, Rick Deutsch, Bill Bailey, Glenda Granger, Paula Hall, Rachel Guidry, Donny Robbins, Phyllis Broussard, Rodney Harmon, Yvonne Veillon, Clevie Fontenot, James Robbins, Charlee Lemons, Dale Burns, Debi Foster, Rodney Petty Sr., Walter LeBlanc, Chris Gunn, Jane Holton, Sue Cowling, Holly Bryan, Joy Scarborough, Mindy Granger, Toni Thompson, Trey Clark, Terri Estes, Helen DeR-oche, Lewis Sims, Mary Jane McCune, Mike Dillion, Earline Russell, Ruby Ryan, Ronnie Hutchison, Rushia Mae Cooper,

Velma Theriot, Evelyn Foster, Janelle Deutsch, Louise Buker, Mary Frances Hartley and Randy Wuske.

A FEW HAPPPENINGSAt this time of year, for over 20 years, our friend Dot Esbach

would come driving up, delivering a gift of her famous fudge. Dot passed away this year but to keep the tradition going, Cal and Connie Esbach duplicated Dot‘s recipe and blessed us with an annual gift package of fudge.*****Our friend Quincy Pro-cell stopped by. He has lost over 80 pounds and when he loses 20 more he will have knee surgery.*****Liz Hogan, the insur-ance lady, is not only easy to look at but she’s also very nice. She says advertising her business in The Record has been very successful. Liz has expanded and now has an insurance agen-cy in Buna. Many people from the Buna area pick up The Re-cord so we wanted them to know about the Liz Hogan Agency with All-State.*****Our friend Donna Peterson Stutes (mom) had hip joint replacement at Methodist Hospital in Houston. The first time she tried to get up she passed out. The attendant thought she had a heart attack. That rumor sped through Or-ange. “Mom“ is fine, her heart is good.*****The Orange County boys in the NFL all had a good weekend. Coach Wade Phillips and his Houston Texan defense shut down the Colts 29-17, but Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings come to Reliant next.***Matt Bryant and his Atlanta Falcons whipped up on Eli and the Giants 34-0. Matt kicked two field goals and four extra points.***Earl Thomas and the Seattle Seahawks had a great day against the Buffalo Bills, 50-17. Earl had an inter-ception that he returned for a 57-yard TD.***Dallas won 27-14 in overtime over the Steelers, and the New Orleans Saints whipped up on Tampa Bay 41-0. Drew Brees and the Saints come to Jerry‘s house Sunday noon.*****People never cease to amaze me. Last Wednesday, 12-12-12, a North Texas man carved a pentagram into his six year old son‘s back. He told the 911 dispatcher he did it because “It‘s a Hold Day.” He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The guy needs to be locked up in a room with Quincy or Johnny Montage for a little while.*****We ran into Al Lyons, the butch-er at Bridge City Market Basket the other day. We had a lot to visit about and told stories about “Spec“ Faries, who was a famous Orange and Bridge City butcher. Everyone who ever knew “Spec“ has a story. He even once worked for Frank Toda-ro at the “Save-way Super Market, on Park Ave. Those two were a pair of aces. Both are long gone now. I wonder if they ended up in the same spot. If they did, the place is not the same.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays. Mitch Hidalgo, Ray-mond Hughes, Stacey Bates and Christina celebrate on Dec. 19.***Dec. 20, Annie Hargrave, the nice lady at the checkout at Bridge City Market Basket, also married to Joe for many years, deserves a nice day.***Our buddy Kenny Pigg is a year older on Dec. 20. Danny should have something special for him. Most of Kenny’s meals come from Danny’s Deli. ***Dec. 21, is the birthday of one of my favorite people, Judge Buddie Hahn. When I first met Buddie we were both 35 years younger and it’s been a good ride. More importantly to the Judge is that Dec. 23 is he and the lovely Ms. Carol’s 46th wedding anniversary. They have lived the good and sad times and I wish them only the best in a long, healthy life.***On Dec. 22, Rooney Harmon, Yvonne Veillon and Phyllis Broussard celebrate their special day.***Our longtime buddy Chris Gunn, Dayle and Buzzie’s little boy, who is married to the lovely Cindy, is a year older. He was just a puppy when we first laid eyes on him at Gunn’s Stu-dio. ***A special friend, longtime educator Joy Scarborough, will celebrate her big day on Dec. 24. Back in June, Miss Joy injured her leg and her therapy has been slow and has really set this most active lady back. The injury has taken its toll but she’s not giving up, she’s fighting back and on her birthday we wish her the best and a great year. ***Also celebrating on the 24 is Al’s better half Helen DeRoche. We wish her a special happy birthday. ***A special day for our friends Rene and Lucy Hanks, who celebrate 57 years on Dec. 24. Best wishes for many more. ***Dec. 25, Christmas Day, is double special for a bunch of folks. Judge Flo and our friend Ronnie Hutchison are Christmas ba-bies. Also Earline Russell, Ruby Ryan, Velma Theriot, Evelyn Foster, Rushia Mae Cooper, Louise Buker, Janelle Deutsch, Randy Wuske and Mary Frances Hartley all celebrate on Christmas Day. Happiest birthdays to all. Please see complete list in this paper.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch holds it‘s 20th anniversary and Christmas gathering , hosted by Robert and his staff at Robert‘s Steak House. More on this great gath-ering next week. On Dec. 26, the Lunch Bunch will gather at Novrozsky’s, that’s the day after Christmas. *****Next week The Penny Record and The County Record will be out at it‘s regular time on Wednesday. It will be our special “End of the Year” publication, however we will have an earlier deadline of Saturday for news releases and advertising copy. For “End of Year“ sales promotions, the absolute deadline will be 12 noon Monday. It‘s a great time to advertise during our promotions.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEKAlcid Comeaux him, walked into da crowded waitin room

at Dr. Boudreaux’s office. Da receptionist, Ms. Agnes, her, axe Comeaux why he needed to see da doctor him?

  Comeaux say, “Well, dere’s something wrong with my weiner.“ Ms. Agnes her, came unglued, got huffy and say, “Mr. Comeaux, you shouldn’t come into a crowded room and say anyting like dat.”

Comeaux say, “Mai, you axe wats wrong wit me and I toll you.”

Ms. Agnes say, “Mr. Comeaux, you caused a lot of patients in dis room to be embarrassed. You should have said some-thing is wrong wit you ear and wen Dr. Boudreaux axe you in private, tell him wat is wrong wit you.”

Comeaux say, “Okay,” and turned and walked outside . In a few minutes he come back in.

Ms. Agnes smiled and say, “Yes.”Comeaux say, “Dere’s something wrong wit my ear.”Ms. Agnes smile her, knowing Comeaux had taken her ad-

vice. Den she axe, “Wat seems to be da problem wit you ear, hanh?”

Comeaux anser, “Mai, I can’t pee out of it.”

C’EST TOUTThanks to Dr. Chris Penning and his very capable staff I

managed to get through another column. It ain’t been easy. It’s coming on Christmas and I have been blessed with many gifts, great friends, good friends, friends, plus over 40 years of loyal readers and  a supportive advertising family. I have a healthy family, well somewhat, a few enemies that inspire me to go on, a life that is never boring and a God that’s dealt me a good hand. He even put me and the crawfish in the same place, where the world’s most beautiful women are around to admire, in a won-derful, peaceful community, surrounded by great people. When storms hit “Acts of God” like Hurricane Ike, I learned the resolve, strength and kindness of our county. How could I be more fortunate. I have plenty to be thankful for this Christ-mas. Material things are the icing. I hope you and your family are also blessed. From all of us here at The Record, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas but first a happy “End of the World” Friday.  May your turkey and ham come out just right. Thanks to Capt. Chuck Uzzle, I’m having wild duck. Take care and God bless.

4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 19, 2012

From the Creaux’s Nest

The Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax committee has re-leased applications for non-profit entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the County’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Any 501(C) orga-nization in Orange County that attracts visitors to Or-ange County Texas can make application to the committee. There are a number of restric-tions by state law as to how the funds can be utilized. First, the funds must be used in a man-

ner that encourages overnight visitors to Orange County. Secondly, expenditures must fall within one of the following categories.

• Convention Centers and Visitor Information Centers: the acquisition of sites for and the construction, im-provement, enlarging, equip-ping, repairing, operation and maintenance of convention center facilities or visitor in-formation centers, or both;

• Registration of Conven-

tion Delegates: the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials for the registration of convention delegates or reg-istrants;

• Advertising, Solicitations and Promotions that Directly Promote Tourism and the Ho-tel and Convention Industry: advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists and convention delegates or registrants to the county;

• Promotions of the Arts

that Directly Promote Tour-ism and the Hotel and Con-vention Industry: that the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and applica-tion of the arts, including in-strumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, cre-ative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, paint-ing, sculpture photography, graphic and craft arts, motion picture, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and oth-er arts related to the presenta-tion, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms,

• Historical Restoration and Preservation Activities that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention In-dustry: historical restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitation and promotional programs to encourage tourists and con-vention delegates to visit pre-served historic sites or muse-ums.

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

• Certain Portions of Sport-ing Facilities: Expenses for a certain percentage of a facil-ity’s patrons that are directly contributing to increased local hotel activity.

• Shuttle Services for Con-vention Activities: Shuttle ser-vices for an event is an eligible expense provided the shuttle services begins or terminates at a local hotel facility.

Applications can be down-loaded from the Orange County Economic Develop-ment Corporation web site at www.orangecountyedc.com. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Jan. 18, 2013 at the OCEDC offices; 1201 Childers

Road, Orange, TX 77630 or interested persons can call the OCEDC offices at (409) 883-7770 and have an applica-tion mailed to you. The Hotel/Motel Tax Committee will re-view the applications and hold a public hearing in February. The committee will then make recommendations to the Or-ange County Commissioner’s Court for expenditure of the funds.

One major project that will be considered for funding will be the CHAMPS project to be located on Highway 1442. This proposed facility was the focal point for the passing of the tax. This will be a multi-million dollar project that will serve many uses for Orange County. It has not been deter-mined how much of the tax funds will be dedicated to that project. All remaining funds will be dedicated to the vari-ous projects around Orange County.

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With the Christmas sea-son once again upon us, I find myself looking forward to so many of my favorite holiday traditions and events. Perhaps one of our family’s most antic-ipated traditions is eating my wife’s special Christmas Cof-fee Cake after opening gifts. Not only is the cake delicious, but it comes with a very spe-cial story. A little over 25 years ago, my wife stopped to help an elderly lady in her 80’s shop in a grocery store aisle. The woman told my wife about a coffee cake she had been mak-ing for Christmas breakfast for many, many years and end-ed up giving her the recipe. My wife has fixed it for our family every Christmas since. The center is the first to be eaten and everyone rushes to get to that part first! No doubt each of you have similar stories and recipes which you hold dear.

Christmas also means the close to another year and a chance to look forward to what the next may bring. In Austin there is already a flur-ry of excitement around the upcoming legislative session. Allow me to share just a few activities which are currently going on at your State Capitol in preparation for when the Legislature will soon convene.

Changes in Membership

The session will bring 44 new state representatives (of 150 total) and six new state senators (of 31 total). They will be sworn in on the first day of session, January 8th, 2012. Part of the oath of office calls for elected officials to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. This is an excellent reminder as we begin a new session to never stray from the guiding principles in the Constitution. While sena-tors normally serve four years

a term, our House counter-parts serve two.

Drawing for SeniorityIn the Legislature, the term

“seniority” refers to privileges granted to those members who have served the longest. However, when many mem-bers are elected in the same year, they must draw lots to determine where they will rank in seniority in relation to their colleagues entering at the same time. Imagine such an important number being determined by sheer chance, and yet this is a very old tradi-tion.

Committee AppointmentsThe beginning of a session

also brings with it new com-mittee assignments. I was very pleased recently to be appoint-ed by Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst to serve as Chair-man of the Senate Committee on Transportation. This is a policy area I have cared about for quite some time and which is very important to our state. A priority of mine is to focus on the long-term funding of

transportation infrastructure. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the commit-tee toward finding innovative and tangible solutions to our state’s transportation needs. In addition, more committee assignments will be coming next month with the begin-ning of session. I will be sure to keep you updated!

Office MovesPart of changes in House

and Senate makeup of mem-bers also means that we usu-ally have the opportunity to move offices at the beginning of each session if we should choose to do so. The greater the seniority a member has, the more choice he or she has. In my case, our office will soon be moving from E1.808 to E1.706. Though both of-fices are in the Capitol Exten-sion, the new office will put me closer to the committee rooms and give our constitu-ents more room to visit in. As always, we welcome your input and would love to see you at your State Capitol soon!

Bill FilingBill pre-filing began in early

November and is still ongo-ing. As I’ve mentioned before, not all problems constitute the need for a new law, but on the rare occasion one is nec-essary, my office stands ready to work with you on those is-sues. I recently filed bills to limit the growth of property taxes, prohibit the use of emi-nent domain for recreational purposes and to significantly reform the state’s welfare sys-tem. These bills represent some of the priorities brought to me by the citizens of Senate District 3. Further bill filing is still a possibility, and I would encourage your ideas and in-put. Please feel welcome to contact my office at any time.

Robert Nichols is the state senator for Senate District 3. First elected in 2006, Nichols represents 19 counties includ-ing much of East Texas and part of Montgomery County. He lives in Jacksonville, Texas.

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Lamar State College-Orange students who are graduating with honors on Dec. 14 are list-ed below. To be considered an honor graduate, students must graduate with a grade point av-erage of 3.5 out of 4.0. Summa Cum Laude graduates receive the highest honor and must have GPA between 3.8 and 4.0; Magna Cum Laude graduates must have a GPA between 3.65 and 3.79; Cum Laude gradu-ates must have a GPA between 3.5 and 3.64.

Summa Cum Laude: Tam-

mie Bulin Antley, Jennifer Lee Ford, Sheila Bale Harper, Angela Townsend Howard, Sandra Lee King, Katie LaRee Risinger.

Magna Cum Laude: Lena Marie Brooks, Jorge Escobedo, Julian Christopher Morgan, Jenny Myers Wolfford.

Cum Laude: Kristal Lindsey Coker, Taylor Morgan Drost, Kristopher Wayne Harrison, Victoria Lee Marcontel, Deb-bie Jacks McHenry, Melodi Jean Nugent, Jennifer Ryan, Christina Williamson Correia.

LSCO grads score top grades to graduate with honors

Eagles offers activities, pool tour-nament and hall rental

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange is offering several classes, activities and fund-raisers.

The Eagles will be open Christmas Day this year from 4 p.m. to midnight. Patrons will enjoy free pool and popcorn and rink specials will be offered throughout the evening. The community is invited and welcomed to come meet the members and relax for the evening.

Celebrate bringing in the new year with the Eagles on Monday, Dec. 31. Three Legged Dawg will provide the entertainment. Champagne and party favors are included in the reservation at $10 per seat.

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

Free genealogy classes are offered at 4 p.m. each Wednesday. The Eagles will host a pool tournament every Friday begin-

ning at 8 p.m. Prize money will given to first and second place winners. Food will be available.

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

The hours for the rest of the week remain the same.Patrons will now enjoy free pool, free popcorn and drink spe-

cials Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during special hours.As always our community is invited to come meet our mem-

bers and enjoy our facility.The 63’ X 39’ hall is available for rent. The hall is suitable for

all occasions, with an occupancy of 200. The amenities include a band stand, nice dance floor, tables, chairs, large kitchen, wet bar, pool table, and a large parking lot. A bartender and waitress will be provided as needed.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles has an excellent location, one block off MacArthur Drive. For more information on any of the activities or rent the hall contact Sharon Bodin at 409-735-8662 or 409-719-7793.

American Legion Club Room now openThe American Legion Club Room, located at 108 Green Ave.

in Orange will be open at noon, Monday through Sunday, on a trial basis. The American Legion Post 49 is revised their hours to be serve their members and guest. For this venture to be suc-cessful, the American Legion is asking for the support and pa-tronage of the community.

Boy Scouts to host annual flag fundraiserThe Boy Scouts of Troop 62 is now accepting subscriptions for

commemorative flag displays in and around North Orange (near Hwy. 87 and Meeks Drive) between IH-10 and South Teal Road. The 3’ by 5’ flags will be displayed on the five flag days of the year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Patriots Day [9/11]

and Veterans Day). The flags will be displayed no later than 9 a.m. on the commemorative day, picked up before dusk and stored until the next flag day.

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

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

Mauriceville AA meetsAn Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held each Thursday at

7:30 p.m. in Mauriceville at the United Methodist Church on Highway 12. For more information call 409-670-6265.

Orange Community Band to meet every Thursday

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

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December 20 and 22, 2012 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)Lighted Evening Christmas Strolls - Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the decorated gardens with friends and family. See lighted areas with seasonal décor, Christmas tree designs created by area schools, organizations, businesses and families, and listen to holiday music along the way. Entry is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item. Saturday, February 9, 2013 (8:00am - 1:00pm)18th Annual Community Trash-Off - Join friends, family and co-workers in an Orange community-wide trash clean-up to help keep Orange, Adams Bayou and the surrounding areas free of litter. Teams, consisting of 3 to 5 people, will meet at Orange Lions Park and will be assigned a cleaning site on a first-come, first-served basis and those willing to bring small watercraft for cleaning Adams Bayou are welcome to attend. Gather at Orange Lions Park afterward for pizza and prizes. Participation forms can be found online at www.shangrilagardens.org or can be requested by calling Kaycee Dortch at 409.670.0803.

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Conditions could line up for an active winter wildfire season in some parts of the state, and Texas A&M Forest Service offi-cials are urging residents to take precautions.

The agency has identified an “area of concern” where large wildfires could occur this winter if conditions are right. The area includes everything north of a line from Fort Stockton along I-10 to San Antonio, north to Austin, northeast to Tyler and east along I-20 to the state line. That region didn’t get enough rain-fall this year to eliminate drought but did get enough to increase grass growth.

Low humidity, dry conditions and high winds can cause fire to spread rapidly, said Justice Jones, Wildland Urban Interface coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service. Although there are particular areas of concern, fires can occur anywhere in the state, and residents should remain cautious.

“Any time the state experiences dry periods with strong, gusty winds, the threat of wildfire will increase and extra caution is encouraged to avoid devastating wildfires,” Jones said.

Several precautions are suggested for the holiday season: Check for and obey burn bans and fireworks restrictions.When and where outdoor burning is allowed, keep the fire

small, never leave it unattended and remove flammable leaves and other materials from the area surrounding the fire. Avoid lighting piles on windy days.

Keep water nearby in case a fire starts. A spark or burning ember can ignite dry, fine-textured fuels like grass and weeds.

Read and follow label instructions on how to properly dis-charge fireworks.

Use fireworks with close adult supervision and only in areas clear of dry vegetation.

Avoid using fireworks, particularly aerial varieties, around buildings. Wind can carry hot fireworks onto roofs where leaves or other flammable debris may have accumulated.

Remove your natural Christmas tree soon after the holidays and consider community tree recycling projects. Christmas trees can be ground up for mulch or provide shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Dispose of wrapping paper, boxes and other holiday waste by recycling, when practical. Burn paper and cardboard in a burn barrel or other fire-proof receptacle topped by a metal screen or grill, as winds can carry embers over long distances.

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L e o n a r d Breaux Jr., 70, of Or-ange, died T u e s d a y , Dec. 11, 2012, at his home sur-rounded by family and loved ones.

Born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur, on Nov. 22, 1942, Leonard was the son of Leonard J. Breaux Sr. and Emma Camp-bell Breaux. Leonard served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965 and later worked as a Boilamaker for Local #587. He was an avid fisherman and loved going to Lake Sam Rayburn to fish with family and friends. Leonard also enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. His quiet, humorous nature will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard J. Sr. and Emma Campbell Breaux. Leon-ard is survived by his wife, Nancy Corder Breaux; stepdaughters, Susan and Jennifer Cannon; step-grandchildren, Megan Ryan Hudson and Emma Grace Cannon; sister, Ophelia Breaux Faires and numerous nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date after the Christmas Holidays. Cremation will be under the di-rection of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Horris “Hoss” BoundsOrange

Horris “Hoss” Bounds, 89, of

Orange, died M o n d a y , Dec. 17, 2012 at his home.

F u n e r a l services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Rev. Daniel Rose, of Community Church in Orange, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gar-dens in Orange.

Born in Ratcliff, Texas, on Dec. 13, 1923, Horris was the son of George W. Bounds and Ruby Lee (Allen) Bounds. Horris served in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers from 1943 to 1945, participated in five beach head invasions in the South Pacific Theater and was a Purple Heart recipient. He then worked as a millwright at Millwright Local 2484. Horris was a loyal member of the Masonic Lodge in Orange, the Texas American Vets #13, and the Community Church in Orange. He loved to play domi-noes with the Little Cypress Baptist Church lunch group and enjoyed hunting, fishing, garden-ing and visiting with old folks. He is known for being able to make people laugh with his many fun-ny stories. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Mamas Labbit Bounds; second wife, Gwinda Bounds; step-daughter, Eddy Lou McInnis; sister, Mary Lee West; brothers, John J. Bounds, Noble Bounds, Lester Bounds, and Joe Edd Bounds. Horris is survived by his children, Mary Lou Turner of Orangefield; John “Bo” Bounds and wife Susan of Orange; Karen and husband

Robert Brown of Orange; and Ruth Ann Sahualla of Orange; sister-in-law, Faye Bounds..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars USA at 1882 Park Street Beaumont, TX 77701 (409) 835-7352 or www.vfw.org.

Dorothy Bonnin Harmon Orange

D o r o t h y Bonnin Har-mon, 81, of Orange passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Dec. 18, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with the Rev. Tom Phelan officiating. Inter-ment followed at St. Mary Catho-lic Cemetery.

Mrs. Harmon was born Sept. 29, 1931 in Orange to Ed Joseph and Eunice M. (Carpenter) Bon-nin. She was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a former longtime member of St Mary’s Catholic Church. She had been a mem-ber of Church Women United, Catholic Daughters of America and a volunteer in the offices at St. Mary and St. Francis of Assi-si Catholic Church’s. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Riley Bon-nin and Russell Bonnin.

Dorothy is survived by her hus-band, Donald Harmon; and sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Rhonda Harmon and Kevin and Teri Harmon. She is also sur-vived by her grandchildren, Am-ber Verrett DeBeaumont, Haley Harmon, Brian Harmon, Shelby Harmon, Jordan Harmon and Bryce Harmon; brother, Danny Bonnin and wife, Pat; sisters-in-law, Jane Bonnin and Shirley Bonnin and numerous nephews and nieces.

Brian Harmon, Jordan Har-mon, Bryce Harmon, Reagan Sonnier, Troy DeBeaumont and Danny Bonnin served as pall-bearers. Honorary pallbearers were Jeff Bonnin and Preston Fuller. The family would also like to say thank you to all the doc-tors, nurses and staff that helped care for Mrs. Harmon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Mary Catholic School Foundation, 2600 Bob Hall Rd, Orange TX 77630 or to a charity of your choice.James Sonnier Sr.Orange

James Barton, “JB” Sonnier Sr. 79, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 sur-rounded by his loving family.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at the church.

A Christian Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at the church, with the Rev. George Kidangen officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

JB was a native of Scott, La.; 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 Boiler-maker 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; broth-ers, Joseph Ivey Sonnier, Gar-dener Sonnier, Ray Arnold Son-nier 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 Mau-riceville, Bernard Eugene Sonni-er 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 nu-merous much loved nieces and nephews.

Allen RomeroOrange

Allen Romero, 78, of Orange, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at his home surrounded by his fam-ily.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Clay-bar Funeral Home Chapel in

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ory of Steven Richard Gentry, 39, was held on Nov. 24, 2012 at the Stonebridge Church in The Woodlands. Richard passed away on Nov. 20, 2012 at his home in The Woodlands under the care of Memorial Hermann Hospice and his family.

Richard was born on Nov. 9, 1973 in Orange. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Roe and Louise Baldwin, his fa-ther Joed Richard Gentry and his brother Travis Gentry.

Richard is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Elissa Gentry of The Woodlands; mother, Dee Baldwin of Bridge City; sister, Shannon Livingston of Orange; brothers, Jim Zeferjahn of Topeka, Kan. and Kyle Gentry of Spring.

Richard attended school in Deweyville, Orangefield, and LCM. He graduated in 1992 from Riverton High School, Riverton, Kan. and attended the University of Arkansas. Richard was a De-sign Engineer for Baker Hughes prior to his illness. Richard will be greatly missed by his wife, family, coworkers and his many friends. He never met a stranger and always greeted everyone with a smile and a hand shake. During his illness he would find a way to laugh and offer a little “Gentryism” as he called it.

A special thank you to Pastor Keith Pennington of New Life Assembly of God for his beautiful heartfelt memorial and to the nurses of Memorial Hermann Hospital & Hospice Care. You are greatly appreciated and will forever be in our hearts.

Steven Richard Gentry

Daleo, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, officiatin. Buri-al will follow at Hillcrest Memo-rial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Born in New Iberia, La. on May 28, 1934, Allen was the son of Raoul and Annie (Louviere) Romero. He served in the U.S. Army during the 1950’s and was on the U.S. Army Boxing team as a member and later as a coach. He was a welder at Gulf Oil for forty years. Allen was also a sec-ond degree black belt in Karate and taught at the Y.M.C.A. Most of all, Allen loved his family and was involved in all of his children and grandchildren’s activities.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Romero; brothers, Phillip, John and Noah Romero; and sisters, Mae Dartez, Lena Robbins and Hilda Boudreaux.

Allen is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jessie and Tina Romero of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mike Taylor of Orangefield; son and daugh-ter-in-law, Paul and Denice of Lumberton; and daughter, Chris-tie Romero and her fiancé, Paul Peroni of Sulphur, Louisiana.

He is also survived by his brother, Lester Romero; sisters, Olive Dartez and Evelyn Kirby; and grandchildren, Dillon and Morgan Taylor, Christopher and Kyle Flanagan, Colbi, Chaz, Kyle and Megan Romero, Brennon, Bethanie and Abbie Patin.

Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pall-bearers will be his granddaugh-ters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice Fund, 550 Fannin Street, Beaumont 77701

Wayne C. BergeronVinton, La.

Wayne C. B e r g e r o n , 67, of Vinton, La., died Fri-day, Dec. 14, 2012, in Sul-phur.

F u n e r a l s e r v i c e s were held Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Mr. Freddy Shores, of McLewis Church of Christ, of-ficiating. Burial followed at Or-ange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Orange, on August 11, 1945, Wayne is the son of Clar-ence and Wanda Mae (Bertrand) Bergeron. He served in the US Army and retired from Beacon Maritime as a structural design-er.

He preceded in death by infant brother, Clarence Bergeron Jr.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Cheryl Bergeron of Vinton; parents, Clarence and Wanda Bergeron of Orange; son, Gary Bergeron and wife (Melissa) of Austin; daughter, Carolyn Ca-gle of Carthage; and step-son, Trampas Hopper and Chalene of Vinton.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brandon Thomp-son, Ashley Thompson, Tyler Bergeron, and Trent Bergeron; brothers, Roger Bergeron and wife Laverne of Mauriceville, David Frank Bergeron and wife Joy of Orange; and sister, Clara Bergeron Jackson of Vinton.

Trampas Hopper, Fred Patrick,

Stephen Bergeron, Jerry Jack-son, Davy Bergeron, and Joey Bergeron serves as pallbearers.

Roy J. WoodsOrange

Roy J. Woods, 83, of Orange passed away T h u r s d a y , Dec. 13, 2012 at Answered Prayer As-sisted Living Home in Or-ange.

A graveside service was held Monday, Dec. 17, at Orange For-est Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Umbenhaur, of First Pres-byterian Church of Orange, of-ficiating.

Mr. Woods was born July 5, 1929, in Sanger, to James Cecil and Nellie Alice (Curry) Woods. He served in the United States Army and attended the Univer-sity of North Texas where he earned his Master’s Degree in chemistry. In 1989, he retired from DuPont as a chemist af-ter working there for 32 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Orange, the American Chemical Society and Sunset Grove Country Club Mens Golf Association.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley (Moon) Woods; sister, Francile Sullivan and brothers, Johnny Woods and Cecil Woods.

He is survived by his daugh-ters, Denise Woods of Missouri City and Angie Caillier and hus-band, Ralph of Orange; grand-child, Jason Budd; step grand-children, Ashley Thompson and husband, Ryder, Rachel Clark and husband, Pat and Zane Cail-lier; five great grandchildren; niece, Kay Shambaugh and hus-band, Gregg of Fort Worth; three sister-in-laws, Jean Williams of Hewitt, JoAnn Stanley and hus-band, Grady of Garland and Lois Gann of Irving and various cous-ins in Louisiana.

Mr. Woods’s family would like to thank all of the staff at An-swered Prayer Assisted Living Home and Compassion Care Hospice for the care and support their father received.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contri-butions be made to Answered Prayer Assisted Living Home, 602 Azalea Ave., Orange TX 77630.

Donny Marion GarseeOrange

D o n n y Marion Gar-see, 66, of Orange passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, with the Rev. Kevin Brown offi-ciating. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Parker Cemetery in San Augus-tine.

A native San Augustine, he was born on Sept. 9, 1946 to parents Leland Hildrege “Jack” Garsee and Mildred Henley. He had lived in the Orange area for 45 years and was employed with Boilermaker Local Union #587 for 35 years. Donny was a mem-

ber of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville and he enjoyed the outdoors; going camping, trout lining and riding his motorcycle. Donny was a loving man who will be missed dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Hildrege “Jack” Garsee; mother, Mildred Waggstaff; stepfather, H. B. Waggstaff; step mother, Nona Garsee; son, Michael Wayne Garsee; brother, John Wayne Garsee.

He is survived by his wife, Lin-da (Garrett) Garsee of Orange; daughters, Colleen Posey and husband, Douglas of Mauricev-ille, Malanie Hernandez of Or-ange; step daughter, Lacy Ste-phenson of Orange; step sons, Clark Teague and wife, Torrie of Port Neches, Quincy Teague of Rosharon, Texas; sisters, Cathy Sanders and husband, Wayne of Nacogdoches; brother, Danny Garsee of San Augustine. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Brandi and Dakota Posey, Cameron, Alexis and Kaleigh Hernandez, Acesyn Stephenson, Larissa, Wendi, Desireigh Teague, Brianna and Joshua Teague and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuner-alhome.com.

Travis NationOrangefield

Travis Na-tion, 55, of Orangefield, died Tues-day, Dec. 11, 2012 at St. Mary Hos-pital in Port Arthur.

F u n e r a l services were held Saturday, Dec. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial followed at Harris Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Orange, on March 9, 1957, Travis was the son of Jes-se Wade Nation, Sr. and Virgetta (Delano) Nation. Travis gradu-ated from West Orange High School and served in the United States Navy. He later worked as a pipefitter and a wrecker driver. He was a past President and member of the Bridge City

Lion’s Club, as well as a member of Pipefitter’s Local 195. Travis was an avid animal lover and he spent much of his time coaching and umpiring little league base-ball. He also enjoyed camping and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse W. Nation Sr. and Virgetta (Delano) Nation; and brother, Lowell E. Nation.

Travis is survived by his wife of eight years, Milinda Nation; son, Jordan Romero; stepson, Jason Bowsher; step-grandchild, Ja-son Bowsher II; brothers, Jesse W. Nation, Roy E. Nation Sr., and Donald A. Nation Sr.; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, an account has been prepared for Travis Na-tion to help the family with funer-al expenses. Memorial contribu-tions may be made at Five Point Credit Union in Bridge City.

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Merry Christmas

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Haley Ann Richard and Je-rod Ruil McDonald were un-tied in Christian marriage on Nov. 17, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Rev. Joshua McDonald, brother of the groom, officiated.

The bride is the daughter of James and Lynn Richard of

Bridge City, and the grand-daughter of Howard and Jauna Matthewes of Bronson, Texas, and the late James Sr. and Ev-elyn Richard of Bridge City.

The groom is the son of Donald and Audrey McDon-ald of Vidor. He is the grand-son of Betty Jones Flannigan

of Vidor and the late Ruil L. “Buck” Jones, as well as Hazel Davis of Longview and the late Donald McDonald SR.

The bride was attended by her twin sister, Hannah Landry, as Matron of honor and bridesmaid, Kandi Perro-din.

The groom was attended by groomsmen Paul Landry and Kurt Owens.

Organist Julia Morris pro-vided instrumental selections for the ceremony. Vocalists Hannah Landry and Daniel Winfree shared a song.

Following a criuse to the Ca-ribbean the couple will reside in Cleburne, Texas. Haley will pursue her career as a regis-tered dental hygienist. J.R. is a student at Southwestern Bap-tist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He also serves as Minister to students at Sand Flat Baptist Church in Cle-burne.

Richard weds McDonald

The Stark Museum of Art reminds area residents that drop-in art activities will continue on select dates in December 2012 and January 2013 in the lobby. Participate in education art projects suit-able for the entire family and enjoy the exhibit On the Wing: Birds in Books of Hours. These drop-in, holiday activities are free for all ages and will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• Dec. 26 - Celebrate! Cre-ate wearable art to don during your New Year’s celebration.

• Dec. 27 - Make your own sparkling ball to drop during the New Year’s countdown.

• Dec. 28 - Cheers! Create a special cup to toast the New Year!

• Jan. 2, 2013 - Visit the medieval illuminated manu-scripts on view and then make your own minibook.

• Jan. 3, 2013 - Look for birds in the Books of Hours and then create your own bird art.

• Jan. 4, 2013 - Create an il-

luminated page with calligra-phy illustrations and decora-tive jewels.

On drop-in days, docents will assist visitors of all ages with activities inspired by art on view in the Museum’s gal-leries. The mini-exhibit On the Wing, which highlights hand-crafted prayer books from the Middle Ages, is cur-rently on view. These illumi-nated manuscripts date from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and feature birds as both decorations and symbols. On the Wing will be displayed through Jan. 12, 2013.

“The holidays are a wonder-ful time to visit the Museum with family and friends. Stop by for free art activities and learn more about the Muse-um’s collection,” said Amelia Wiggins, Educator for Studio and Family Programs. “Chil-dren are always welcome at the Stark Museum, but we want to remind visitors that children under 12 must be accompa-nied by an adult.”

Also, families will have the opportunity to view the spe-cial exhibition National Geo-graphic Greatest Photographs of the American West. The ex-hibition explores a collection of iconic Western images gath-ered by National Geographic over a span of some 125 years and was organized by the Na-tional Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in collaboration with the Na-tional Geographic Society and Museums West, presented by The Mays Family Foundation. National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West will be on view through January 26, 2013.

Located at 712 Green Av-enue in Orange, Texas, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Group tours are available by appointment. For more in-formation, call 409.886.ARTS (2787) or visit www.starkmu-seum.org.

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Christmas is upon us. It is the time of year we celebrate the birth of Je-sus Christ. Most area churches will be holding special Christmas services in addition to their regularly sched-uled services and activities. Here is a listing of many to be held in Orange County. The public is invited to join the service of your choice.

St. Helen Catholic Church will host a children’s mass Monday at 5:30 p.m. Midnight Mass will also be held Christmas Eve. Carols will be sung beginning 30 minutes before mass at 11:30. Mass will also be held Christmas morning at 8 p.m.

The church is located at 8105 FM 1442 in Orangefield. The Rev. George Kidangen is administrator. For more information contact the church at 409-735-2200.

St. Mary Catholic Church will host Christmas Eve masses at 4 p.m. and midnight. A Christmas Day mass will be offered at 10 a.m.

The church is located at 912 W. Cherry Ave. in Orange. The Rev. Jo-seph Daleo is pastor. For more infor-mation call 409-883-2883.

St. Henry Catholic Church of Bridge City offers Christmas Eve Mass with a 4 p.m. Children’s Mass and 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. On Christmas Day services will be at 8 a.m. St. Henry Catholic Church is lo-cated at 475 W. Roundbunch.

First United Methodist Church Orange will be holding a “Blue Christ-mas” service today, Dec. 19, for any-one who has suffered a loss or is feel-ing lost or “blue” this holiday season. The service is at 6 p.m.

They will also be hosting a candle-light service Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. A piano and organ concert will pre-cede the service at 5:30 p.m.

The church is located at 502 Sixth

St. The Rev. John Warren is pastor. For more information call 409-886-7466.

Trinity Baptist Church, located at 1408 W. Park Ave in Orange, will host a Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24.

St. Paul United Methodist will hold Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The church is located at 1155 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. The Rev. Brad Morgan is pastor.

Call 409-735-5546 for more infor-mation or go to stpaulfamily.org.

Cowboy Church of Orange Coun-ty will hold a candlelight service at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve. E. Dale Lee is the pastor.

Cowboy Church is located at 673 FM 1078, north of McLewis. Call 409-718-0269 for more information.

First Baptist Church Orangefield will hold a candlelight service at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve.

The church is located at 9788 FM 105. The Rev. Forrest Wood is pastor. Contact the church at 409-735-3113 for more information.

First Baptist Church of Bridge City will host a Christmas Eve wor-ship and candlelight Lord’s Supper service at 5 p.m., Monday. The Rev. Bob Boone is pastor.

The church is located at 200 W. Roundbunch. For more information contact the church at 409-735-3581

Winfree Baptist Church will host a

candlelight service Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. and a 9 a.m. service Christ-mas morning. Pastor of Winfree Bap-tist is Keith Royal.

The church is located at 19525 Hwy 62 S. For more information call 409-735-7181,

Second Baptist Church will have a service at 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve. Bobby Hoffpauir is the pastor.

The church is located at 340 Bland in Bridge City. Contact the church for more information at 409-735-8156.

McDonald Memorial Baptist Church will hold a candlelight service at 6 p.m. Sunday.

The church is located at the corner of South and Broad in West Orange. For more information call 409-883-

3874.Little Cypress Baptist Church

will host a candlelight service at 6:30 p.m., Monday. The Rev. David Turner is pastor.

The church is located at 3274 Lit-tle Cypress Dr. For more information contact the church at 409-883-4498.

Community Church will have a Christmas Eve communion service at 6 p.m. at the church located at 3400 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Daniel Rose is pastor.

For more information contact the church at 409-883-4498.

St. Mark Lutheran will hold ser-vices at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and 10 a.m. Christmas morning. The Rev. Paul Zoch is pastor.

The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch. For more information call 409-735-4573.

First Baptist Church of Mauricev-ille will have a candlelight service at 5 p.m. Sunday. The church is located at 11540 Hwy 12. Kevin Brown is the pastor.

For more information call 409-745-3013.

First Church of the Nazarene will have a service with special mu-sic Sunday. The music starts at 10:15 p.m. with the service at 10:45 p.m. Christmas Eve they will have a come and go family communion service 4-5:30 p.m. The church is located at 3810 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Lead pastor is Ray McDowell. For more in-formation contact the church at 409-883-4674.

First Christian Church of Or-angefield will have Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. There will also be an evening service at 6 p.m. No services will be held Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

The church is located at 4234 FM 408. Jim Hardwick is the pastor. For more information call 409-735-4234.

Joy of Christmas celebrated in Orange CountyPENNY LELEUXFOR THE RECORD

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Kaz’s KornerJoe KazmarFor The Record

We thought it would be nice to drive to Houston to watch the Texans clinch the AFC South Division cham-pionship against the Indianapolis Colts—the team that used to own that AFC South title until the Texans snatched it away last year—at Reliant Stadium Sunday.

As luck would have it, sit-ting right in front of us was a burly old man dressed in a Santa Claus outfit. Fans come to NFL games decked out in many different get-ups, but why this time right in front of me.

During halftime I asked the gentleman, “Do you get to watch the Texans very often?”

“Indeed not,” came his re-ply. “I made a special trip way down here just to watch J.J. Watt in action. I had read so much about him that I decided to see him perform in person.”

I told him, “Well, you cer-tainly picked a good day to come see him. He’s been all over the field, making tackle after tackle and generally just disrupting Indianapolis’ of-fense.” Watt ended up with 10 tackles, three sacks and four hits on the quarterback.

Early in the fourth quarter he jumped up and said he had to get back to work and began to leave his seat.

I tapped him on the shoul-der and asked if he planned on coming back next Sunday to watch the battle between the NFL’s top two rushers—Min-nesota’s Adrian Peterson and Houston’s Arian Foster.

“Nope, I’m going to be very, very busy next weekend,” he said and turned to go down the stairs. As he took his first step, an envelope dropped from his pocket. I picked it up, looked for him but he was long gone. I carefully opened the envelope just to take a peek and this is what was on his gift list:

HOUSTON ASTROS OWNER JIM CRANE—The Benedict Arnold Award for selling out all of the baseball fans in Houston and Southeast Texas by stripping the Astros team of all their major league talent and then expecting us to fill Minute Maid Park this spring to watch an inept team play baseball in an entirely dif-ferent league.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER KEN RUANE—A bronze tro-phy of a marathon runner to signify the dozens of races he’s won in his age bracket of 70-and-older plus the fact that he is ranked among the Top 20 runners in the whole world.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS SUSPENDED HEAD COACH SEAN PAYTON—A weather map showing heavy clouds which represent the cloudy fu-ture he has with his contract extension negotiations to re-main the Saints’ coach once his suspension is lifted. He and management appear to be worlds apart. Some football writers speculate that Payton could end up where he came from in Dallas if Jerry Jones decides to dump Jason Gar-rett.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAU-RICEVILLE HEAD COACH RANDY CROUCH-A progress report showing his Bears foot-ball team continues to show improvement each year and should be ready for a playoff berth in 2013.

SOUTHLAND CONFER-ENCE—A feather in its cap for having No. 2-seeded Sam Houston State (11-3) repre-senting them in the Football Subdivision Championship fi-nals against top-seeded North Dakota State (13-1) on Jan. 5. The Bearkats outlasted East-ern Washington 45-42 in the semifinal round Saturday.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER JIM RODDA—An ice bag to cool off his hot putter that rolled in six birdies during last Saturday’s Men’s Golf Associa-tion’s event which incidentally earned him first place with his gross score of 67 and net 56.

H O U S T O N TEXANS HEAD COACH GARY K U B I A K —T h e Fabulous Four Award for rid-ing the talents of quarterback Matt Schaub, running back Arian Foster and wide receiver Andre Johnson on offense and J. J. Watt on defense to his second straight AFC South Divi-

sion title. The next objective is to secure home-field advan-tage for the playoffs Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings and then going farther than last year in the playoffs.

WEST ORANGE-STARK HEAD FOOTBALL COACH CORNEL THOMPSON—A snakebite kit to prevent hav-ing any future seasons end by those Rattlers from Navasota, w h o could very well end up as the 2012 Class 3A state cham-pions this weekend.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS STAR RUNNING BACK ADRIAN PETERSON—A road map outlining the route from Minneapolis to Houston which tells the story that if he is going to break Eric Dicker-son’s NFL single-season rush-ing record of 2,105 set in 1984, it will have to be through Houston Sunday when the Vi-kings play the Texans at Re-liant Stadium. The Palestine native needs 293 more yards in his final two games to reach that milestone. And Texans’ defensive coordinator and Or-

ange native Wade Phillips may have something to say about it.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER HAROLD MCDONALD—A deck of 51 cards that is miss-ing an ace that was almost not mentioned to the MGA pay-master who promptly wrote him a $200 check for his hole-in-one made in last month’s MGA event.

ESPN—A gold medal for its decision to suspend commen-tator Rob Parker for his ra-cially-oriented remarks about Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III during last Thursday morn-ing’s broadcast.

MEN’S DUPLICATE BRIDGE MEMBER GEORGE MILLSAP—A gold-plated Au Revoir from all of his card-playing buddies who have been competing against him for nearly 50 years. He and his wife Beverly plan to move to Frisco, TX. in January.

HOUSTON TEXANS SPE-CIAL TEAMS STAR BRYAN BRAMEN—A copy of his family tree that reveals he got his great size and athletic ability from his 7-foot, 4 inch 460-pound grandfather and his mother who was a sprint champion in high school, holding the school record in the 100 meters and being part of the state championship track team in 1986.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER CRAIG COUVILLION—Three baseball bases to re-mind him he needs to triple the bet more often in our pick-em skins golf game so the rest of us can fatten up our wallets.

NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL—An athletic sock to shove in his mouth to stop all his talking about eliminating kickoffs from the NFL.

BODY WORKZ SILVER SNEAKERS INSTRUCTOR CONNIE WOODS—A plaque of appreciation for the job she does twice a week leading her classes through low impact drills to help keep us physi-cally fit.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER RICHARD DUFFEE—Exten-sions on his left-handed golf clubs to better fit his 6-foot-6 frame.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SAFETY EARL THOMAS—A repeat of last year’s All-Pro honors as a defensive leader of one of the NFL’s youngest teams. Earl may have solidi-fied his selection to this year’s All-Pro team with his 57-yard touchdown run after inter-cepting a Buffalo pass in the Seahawks’ 50-17 rout over the Bills Sunday in Toronto.

SUNSET GROVE GOLF-ER AND FISHERMAN BOB HOOD—A giant hourglass to count down the days and weeks before he fully recovers from double hand surgery and gets back to playing golf and fishing on a regular basis.

NEWTON EAGLES HEAD FOOTBALL COACH W.T. JOHNSON—Bright sunshine which represents the future of the Eagles football team, which went 13-1 this season and will return most of the key players for the 2013 campaign.

DALLAS COWBOYS HEAD

FOOTBALL COACH JASON GARRETT—A four-leaf clover to signify that some wins are the result of good plays and some good luck. The bottom line is that the Cowboys are in a three-way tie for first place in the NFC East Division and are still in contention for the play-offs. These final two games of the regular season may dictate Garrett’s job security.

AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO---Mike Lemons, Archie McClelland, Mark Dunn, Jeff Thomas, Johnny Montagne, Les Jones, Ronnie Hutchison, Gene Har-rison, Pierre De la Fosse, Chris Trout, Macy Dubose, Gwen Whitehead, Troy Manuel, Missy Pillsbury, John Prather, Brad Prejean, John Morris, Larry Moerbe, Judy Arnaud, Andy Conner, Tom Toal, Steve Betz, Harrison Vickers, Jerry Windham, Bill Van, Rodney Barrett, Gail Beckett, Larry

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2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Kaz’s KornerJoe KazmarFor The Record

We thought it would be nice to drive to Houston to watch the Texans clinch the AFC South Division cham-pionship against the Indianapolis Colts—the team that used to own that AFC South title until the Texans snatched it away last year—at Reliant Stadium Sunday.

As luck would have it, sit-ting right in front of us was a burly old man dressed in a Santa Claus outfit. Fans come to NFL games decked out in many different get-ups, but why this time right in front of me.

During halftime I asked the gentleman, “Do you get to watch the Texans very often?”

“Indeed not,” came his re-ply. “I made a special trip way down here just to watch J.J. Watt in action. I had read so much about him that I decided to see him perform in person.”

I told him, “Well, you cer-tainly picked a good day to come see him. He’s been all over the field, making tackle after tackle and generally just disrupting Indianapolis’ of-fense.” Watt ended up with 10 tackles, three sacks and four hits on the quarterback.

Early in the fourth quarter he jumped up and said he had to get back to work and began to leave his seat.

I tapped him on the shoul-der and asked if he planned on coming back next Sunday to watch the battle between the NFL’s top two rushers—Min-nesota’s Adrian Peterson and Houston’s Arian Foster.

“Nope, I’m going to be very, very busy next weekend,” he said and turned to go down the stairs. As he took his first step, an envelope dropped from his pocket. I picked it up, looked for him but he was long gone. I carefully opened the envelope just to take a peek and this is what was on his gift list:

HOUSTON ASTROS OWNER JIM CRANE—The Benedict Arnold Award for selling out all of the baseball fans in Houston and Southeast Texas by stripping the Astros team of all their major league talent and then expecting us to fill Minute Maid Park this spring to watch an inept team play baseball in an entirely dif-ferent league.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER KEN RUANE—A bronze tro-phy of a marathon runner to signify the dozens of races he’s won in his age bracket of 70-and-older plus the fact that he is ranked among the Top 20 runners in the whole world.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS SUSPENDED HEAD COACH SEAN PAYTON—A weather map showing heavy clouds which represent the cloudy fu-ture he has with his contract extension negotiations to re-main the Saints’ coach once his suspension is lifted. He and management appear to be worlds apart. Some football writers speculate that Payton could end up where he came from in Dallas if Jerry Jones decides to dump Jason Gar-rett.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAU-RICEVILLE HEAD COACH RANDY CROUCH-A progress report showing his Bears foot-ball team continues to show improvement each year and should be ready for a playoff berth in 2013.

SOUTHLAND CONFER-ENCE—A feather in its cap for having No. 2-seeded Sam Houston State (11-3) repre-senting them in the Football Subdivision Championship fi-nals against top-seeded North Dakota State (13-1) on Jan. 5. The Bearkats outlasted East-ern Washington 45-42 in the semifinal round Saturday.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER JIM RODDA—An ice bag to cool off his hot putter that rolled in six birdies during last Saturday’s Men’s Golf Associa-tion’s event which incidentally earned him first place with his gross score of 67 and net 56.

H O U S T O N TEXANS HEAD COACH GARY K U B I A K —T h e Fabulous Four Award for rid-ing the talents of quarterback Matt Schaub, running back Arian Foster and wide receiver Andre Johnson on offense and J. J. Watt on defense to his second straight AFC South Divi-

sion title. The next objective is to secure home-field advan-tage for the playoffs Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings and then going farther than last year in the playoffs.

WEST ORANGE-STARK HEAD FOOTBALL COACH CORNEL THOMPSON—A snakebite kit to prevent hav-ing any future seasons end by those Rattlers from Navasota, w h o could very well end up as the 2012 Class 3A state cham-pions this weekend.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS STAR RUNNING BACK ADRIAN PETERSON—A road map outlining the route from Minneapolis to Houston which tells the story that if he is going to break Eric Dicker-son’s NFL single-season rush-ing record of 2,105 set in 1984, it will have to be through Houston Sunday when the Vi-kings play the Texans at Re-liant Stadium. The Palestine native needs 293 more yards in his final two games to reach that milestone. And Texans’ defensive coordinator and Or-

ange native Wade Phillips may have something to say about it.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER HAROLD MCDONALD—A deck of 51 cards that is miss-ing an ace that was almost not mentioned to the MGA pay-master who promptly wrote him a $200 check for his hole-in-one made in last month’s MGA event.

ESPN—A gold medal for its decision to suspend commen-tator Rob Parker for his ra-cially-oriented remarks about Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III during last Thursday morn-ing’s broadcast.

MEN’S DUPLICATE BRIDGE MEMBER GEORGE MILLSAP—A gold-plated Au Revoir from all of his card-playing buddies who have been competing against him for nearly 50 years. He and his wife Beverly plan to move to Frisco, TX. in January.

HOUSTON TEXANS SPE-CIAL TEAMS STAR BRYAN BRAMEN—A copy of his family tree that reveals he got his great size and athletic ability from his 7-foot, 4 inch 460-pound grandfather and his mother who was a sprint champion in high school, holding the school record in the 100 meters and being part of the state championship track team in 1986.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER CRAIG COUVILLION—Three baseball bases to re-mind him he needs to triple the bet more often in our pick-em skins golf game so the rest of us can fatten up our wallets.

NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL—An athletic sock to shove in his mouth to stop all his talking about eliminating kickoffs from the NFL.

BODY WORKZ SILVER SNEAKERS INSTRUCTOR CONNIE WOODS—A plaque of appreciation for the job she does twice a week leading her classes through low impact drills to help keep us physi-cally fit.

SUNSET GROVE GOLFER RICHARD DUFFEE—Exten-sions on his left-handed golf clubs to better fit his 6-foot-6 frame.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SAFETY EARL THOMAS—A repeat of last year’s All-Pro honors as a defensive leader of one of the NFL’s youngest teams. Earl may have solidi-fied his selection to this year’s All-Pro team with his 57-yard touchdown run after inter-cepting a Buffalo pass in the Seahawks’ 50-17 rout over the Bills Sunday in Toronto.

SUNSET GROVE GOLF-ER AND FISHERMAN BOB HOOD—A giant hourglass to count down the days and weeks before he fully recovers from double hand surgery and gets back to playing golf and fishing on a regular basis.

NEWTON EAGLES HEAD FOOTBALL COACH W.T. JOHNSON—Bright sunshine which represents the future of the Eagles football team, which went 13-1 this season and will return most of the key players for the 2013 campaign.

DALLAS COWBOYS HEAD

FOOTBALL COACH JASON GARRETT—A four-leaf clover to signify that some wins are the result of good plays and some good luck. The bottom line is that the Cowboys are in a three-way tie for first place in the NFC East Division and are still in contention for the play-offs. These final two games of the regular season may dictate Garrett’s job security.

AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO---Mike Lemons, Archie McClelland, Mark Dunn, Jeff Thomas, Johnny Montagne, Les Jones, Ronnie Hutchison, Gene Har-rison, Pierre De la Fosse, Chris Trout, Macy Dubose, Gwen Whitehead, Troy Manuel, Missy Pillsbury, John Prather, Brad Prejean, John Morris, Larry Moerbe, Judy Arnaud, Andy Conner, Tom Toal, Steve Betz, Harrison Vickers, Jerry Windham, Bill Van, Rodney Barrett, Gail Beckett, Larry

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 19, 2012 3B

Robert VailFor The Record

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

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

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

Cris fished with push-but-ton reel on a rod that was tat-tered and missing an eye or two. Limited as to what he could catch on his smaller out-fit, he was just as happy catch-ing croakers for Gramps to use for cut bait to lure the redfish they ate.

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

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

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

Cris knew then what he wanted to give his Gramps for

next Christmas. All summer long Cris did as

many odd jobs as he could, saving every penny he earned mowing grass and wash-ing cars. In be-tween fishing trips with his Grandfather, he carried out the neighbor’s gar-bage, and as summer

turned

into fall, he raked leaves all over the neighborhood.

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

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

Grabbing his push button reel and rod, he quietly slipped out the back door as Gramps napped in his chair. He fig-ured he would be back before Gramps even knew he was gone.

When he arrived at the edge of the bay, he noticed that the tide was unusually high and the bay as calm as glass. Only the occasional swirl of a pass-ing mullet dimpled the sur-face.

Cris had brought only one piece of cut mullet, because he didn’t really think he would catch anything, but he enjoyed the peace and solitude. Main-

ly he wanted to try and figure out what to do about Gramps’ Christmas gift.

Casting out his piece of bait, he held onto his rod but let

his mind wander. Watch-ing a lone seagull glide

effortlessly over-

head, he pondered what to do.Suddenly he felt a sharp

thump on his line. Then it slowly began to move to one side.

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

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

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

What luck!Turning his attention back

to the huge redfish, he found that it was gone. Somehow that fish had thrown that hook

and disappeared.Did it flop back into the bay?

How on earth did that fish vanish without so much as a splash?

Cris looked around for signs telling how that

fish had disap-peared when he noticed a short, round man in a red suit with black knee boots

disappear into a stand of sea cane

nearby.Cris paused. Could

it be ... you know who? Maybe ... Nah! Probably

not. One thing he knew for

sure: that redfish had deliv-ered a brand new, shiny rod

with the bright red Garcia reel that he had worked so hard for all summer

long.He gathered his

things and started for home on his bicycle

knowing--kind of--what had just happened. Arriving there, he hid the new rod and reel in the garage and slipped back

inside just as Gramps was stir-ring from his nap.

On Christmas morning, he was up before Gramps, placing the now clean, shiny new rod and bright red Garcia reel un-der the evergreen tree with the glittering golden star attached.

The smile that lit Gramps’

face when he saw the new rod and reel was the best Christ-mas gift Cris could have re-ceived. He knew he and Gramps would spend plenty of quality time together in the days to come, sitting on the edge of the bay in pursuit of the mighty redfish.

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Gary Pollock, Sandy Walk-er, Anita Vidrine, Bud Martin, Natalie Simon, Jerry Meads, Gary Mainero, Steve Taylor, Richard Scott, Lisa Dies, Dar-row Judge, Mark Netherly, Barbara Hayes, Derrick Jones, Dale Peddy, Todd Hoffpauir, Terry Steubing, Donna Evans, Teresa Schreck, David Davis, Shirley Walker, Larry Woods, Steve Champion, Rex Ansley, Connie Burnitt, Greg Wil-lis, Pat Anglin, George Baker, Henry Seals, Dan Mohon, Steve Issacs, James Blair, Troy Burton, Homer Stockton, Vic Arceneaux, Rick Keszeg, Don Burgess, Tommy Car-roll, Mary Louise McKee, Barbara Bergeron, Paula Legate, Connie Lemaire, Deb-bie Perry, Scott Swearingen, Camilla Richard, Phyllis Mc-Call, Brandon Prouse, Steve Griffith, Carolyn Schramm, Jessie West, C.A. Keasler,  Betty Merchant, Ronnie Moody, John Young, Kay Morris, Jim Dwight, George Mortimer, Larry Willette,  Leon King, Hughie Allen, John Rowland, Leon Evans, Preston Fuller, Karl Eason, Jim Mouton, Dean Granger, Peggy O’Leary, Brad Gilmore, Bret Johns, J.D. Willis, B.J. Morgan, Wayne Iles.

Bob Campbell, Ralf Mims, Louis Manuel, Richard Roddy, Sandy Turner, Ralph Bar-rientos, Shea Simon, Chris Cartwright, Sam Lucia, Jack Jones, Shirley “Fuzz” Ware, Gary Ware, Warren Claybar, Charlie Greenwell, Gary Mul-hollan, J.C. Sea, John Hardin, Gene Tannehill, Anne Foster, Matt Murphy, Mike Collins, Sam Hudson, Aubrey Welch, Virgie Thomas, Charlotte Guillory, Elray Henson, Marilyn Malvo, Chad Havens, Wendy Rost, Josh Smalley, Art Mason, Mike Reed, Ray Tilley, Keith Doucet, Chad Bryant, Mike Lemons, Ronald Enard, Hugh Granger, Nelson Derrick, Toby Foreman, Gary Thibodeaux, Stephen Lee, Darby Byrd, Charles Arse-nault, David Winfrey.

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I stood at the edge of my driveway with my head cocked to one side and a smile on my face, the big group of speckle bellied geese fi-nally came into view and the picture was now complete. I turned to walk back into my yard to continue a little boat maintenance and I froze again, this time it was snow geese that stopped my forward progress. I don’t know what it is but it seems I hear geese almost ev-erywhere these days, sort of like you think you hear the phone ring when you are in the shower, you are not quite sure but you have to stop and listen anyway.

For legions of waterfowl hunt-ers the goose represents a re-gal and extremely challenging quarry. Many hunters believe the mature snow goose is per-haps the toughest of all game birds to hunt, they have great eyesight and their instincts are incredible. On a typical goose hunt most hunters take plenty of the juveniles, they are by far the easiest to lure into shotgun range. Mature snows, with their noticeably whiter plumage and bigger bodies, tend to be decoy wary and much tougher to fool. A true big ma-ture snow is indeed a trophy to be proud of as any hunter can attest to.

The flocks of these great birds invade the Texas coastal prairies and afford hunters some outstanding action. Guides along the coastal prairie will tell you the most successful usually coincide with foggy mornings. The overcast skies and foggy weather make it much easier decoy these wary birds into your spread. Dur-ing the last weeks of the second split it seems like the geese start making the transition from rice stubble to plowed fields where they are dining on all sorts of different foods. Hunters with access to plowed ground and green fields have the upper hand for the rest of the season as the menu will change once these birds ready themselves for the migration back north. Green field hunts in December and January can be awesome as the geese load up on the protein rich grass, sometimes it’s difficult to even shoot them out of a field. I have seen farmers drive into green fields to work and the geese will get up just long enough for the farmer to pass

and then they go right back to same spot and continue eating. Late regular season hunts and early conservation season hunts will more than likely be better in these green fields.

Speaking of the conservation season, Texas could stand to take a page out of Louisiana’s playbook. Over across the river the goose hunt-ers get to take advantage of the conservation

season during the split be-tween duck seasons, talk about a bargain. If Texas would allow hunters to be able to hunt under the special conservation rules during the regular season you can bet there would be a drop in the overall population. The problem with allowing the spe-cial rules to go into effect that go along with the conservation season is that you are technical-ly illegal by normal standards. During the conservation sea-son you can hunt with an un-plugged gun, you can now carry

5 shells instead of just 3. Also during the conservation sea-son hunters can use electronic calling devices, these are ille-gal during the regular season.

One possible way to get around this is to make it illegal to possess any bird other than a light goose if you are hunting with an unplugged gun or a calling device, if you have a duck in your possession you would be in violation of the law. This probably will never happen but it sure makes you wonder how good it could really be.

For now though hunters will have to make due with the birds that are here and wait un-til January to break out the callers and unplug their shotguns. The only problem with having to wait until special season comes around is that there are a bunch of geese already leav-ing and heading back north, the special season is really only good until about Valentines day. After the middle of February these geese are spooky and flying high, not a good combination for hunters.

As for right now the hunting is good and should do nothing but get better. The next time you hear that faint noise above and look up and see that familiar line of geese in the shape of a “V” you can bet you’re not the only one looking to the sky and wondering.

Paying attention to your surroundings and existing weather conditions, having at least a limited understanding of the effect that tide movement and solunar tables have on the fish and fishing with the best equipment you can afford are all important el-ements when it comes to catching fish on a consistent basis. If, however, your next meal isn’t dependent on you catching a fish and you are not fishing for money…ex-hale and remember that fish-ing is supposed to be fun!

Aside from not paying enough attention to the small stuff, the single biggest mis-take I see even very good fishermen make is “over ana-lyzing” the task at hand. Un-derstanding why a fish bit a certain lure at a specific depth is not that important at that moment. As they say in the big city, “It is what it is!”

`Only after the fish quit biting will I ques-tion things like my choice of lures, the depth I am fishing or speed of retrieve. I can’t count the number of times that I have had a co-angler change baits or retrieves while still catching fish because he thinks he has figured out what they really want to eat.

“I don’t leave fish that are biting to hunt more

fish and I don’t experiment when the fish are biting what I have tied on!”

The only exception to that approach is when I am scouting and trying to put together multiple patterns in the event that one should fail while

fishing with clients or the wind blows out Plan A. Even at that. I will usually start with a lure that has been working before looking for an alternative.

Few things are more rewarding than opening an e-mail or getting a phone call from someone that benefited from something that I wrote in a column or in a report on my web site. As genuinely ap-preciative as they always are, more often than not they help me as well by recounting their own experience. Anything they did differently, from time of day to

wind direction, can help complete the puzzle on the toughest of days.

This past week I received an e-mail from a Houston angler that read a recent column online in

which I talked a little about “scratching the wall.”The technique basically involves vertical-ly pitching a jig tight to deep structure rather than casting. I also mentioned the fact that I have caught these same fish “strolling” which is nothing more than slowly trolling a lure behind the boat at trolling motor speed.

“I tried it on the Neches River last Friday,”

he reported, “and I finally caught my first trout ever over 28-inches. I also lost a lot of lures just like you said I might do, but I’d sit in the boat and just throw them away for one fish like the one I caught!”

I think throwing Maniac Mullets away at $7 a pop might be a little over the top, but there was no doubt that he was pleased with his big trout. My hat is off to him as I know how hard it is to commit to a technique that is so different and stay with it until you succeed.

He also added that I failed to mention wheth-er or not it was best to stroll against or with the tide so he tried both ways until the tide all but quit and that is when he caught his fish stroll-ing with the weaker tide. He said that he added a split shot ahead of the lure to slow it down and caught three other nice fish before catching the big one.

As a rule, I have only strolled when the tide is so light that it will not keep my lure slowly bumping across the bottom. I will, howev-er, start my strolling a little sooner next trip thanks to his e-mail!

Earlier I mentioned that the single biggest mistake many anglers make is not taking care of the small stuff that they have complete con-trol over. It matters very little how deep the fish are holding or when the major feed starts if you fail to regularly re-tie your lure or, for that mat-ter, even take the time to tie a good knot to start with.

How many times have you made that first cast only to discover that an insert is broken on a rod eye or that you forgot to rinse and oil your reel after that last trip? The line you were go-ing to change now looks like a slinky lying on the surface in tight little coils and the bail on your spinning reel won’t trip back over for some reason.

If none of those things have ever happened to you then you have only fished one time in your life or prefer fishing with a cane pole. Remem-ber…..take care of the small stuff before you ever leave the house and just enjoy the catch-ing part when the fish decide to cooperate for no good reason. There will be plenty of time to analyze it to death at work Monday morning!

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The Fraternal Order of Eagles located in Orange holds a yearly “Charity Fair” to raise money for the state project. The date select-ed for the 2012 Orange Charity Fair is April 27. The fair will be held at The Eagles Lodge. This will be the largest activity to raise money while smaller fund raisers are held to assist their organiza-tion in having a prosperous state project.The community will be kept informed to enjoy dances and other events scheduled.

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Nathan Zerko, a member of Troop 223 in Orange, received his Eagle Scout Award Dec. 9, 2012. His Court of Honor was held at his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints, the sponsors of his troop. Besides earning at least 21 award badges, one of his requirements was to conduct a service project for the community. His Eagle Scout project was collecting coats, blankets, clothes and non-per-ishable food items.

He set a goal of collecting 150 items for the Salvation Army. He built and placed collection boxes in local businesses in Pinehurst and Or-ange. He and other scouts placed flyers on the doors of his neighbors. Citizens were so gener-ous in helping him collect over 800 items for the Salvation Army on MLK Drive.

Nathan Zerko would like to thank everyone who helped him become an Eagle Scout. All of those who donated items for his Eagle Project were so willing to help. He appreciates all that his family and friends did to help him, especial-ly his Grandfather, John Zerko, who is a long-time city councilman in Pinehurst.

Zerko has been a member of the Boy Scouts for six years. He is a senior at West Orange-Stark High School. After he graduates, he plans to attend college and major in computer sci-ence and computer programming. He joins a group of distinguished young men. Only about two percent of the millions of members of Boy Scouts become Eagle Scouts.

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce wel-comed one of Bridge City’s newest businesses into the chamber membership with a ribbon cutting on Dec. 14, 2012. Comtex Wireless is a Premium Verizon Wireless Retailer that is lo-cally owned and operated in Southeast Texas for over 12 years.

The Bridge City location opened at 1815 Texas Avenue in May. They have enjoyed every minute of being in Bridge City and look forward

to being here for the long haul. They can take care of any and all your Verizon needs from cell phones to internet to even home phone service. They pride themselves in customer service so feel free to stop by for anything.

Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Their phone number is 409-697-3111.

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St. Mark’s to host Pizza With SantaSt. Mark Lutheran Church has heard from the “Jolly Fat Man

in the red suit.” Santa said he will be at St. Mark Church, 945 W. Roundbunch on Wednesday, Dec. 19 around 6 p.m.-depends on “how fast ole Rudolph goes.” He is coming to eat pizza and visit with the Orangefield and Bridge City children up to age 12. He will also pose for a picture with each child and hear their wish list. Santa says he really enjoys the children on his night here and can hardly wait.  He has been coming to visit for the past three years. Please come join him!

Please call Pat Greene at 722-6655 for more information

Cowboy Church to host Christmas Eve ser-vice

The Cowboy Church of Orange County will have its annual Christmas Eve Lord’s Supper Service, beginning at 5 p.m. The church is located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange, just off of Hwy. 62, about one mile north of IH-10. The public is invited. For more

information, Pastor Dale Lee may be contacted at 409-718-0269.

First UMC to host Blue Christmas ServiceFirst United Methodist Church of Orange invites you to a Blue

Christmas service in the Slade Chapel on Elm Street between 5th and 6th Streets in Orange. The service will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19. There are times in our lives when the Christmas spirit is hard to muster. There are times when Christ-mas just doesn’t seem as cheerful and upbeat as we have experi-enced for a number of reasons:

• A loved one dies• Friends/family move away• We struggle with divorce• We lose our jobs• We may face cancer or some other overwhelming disease.

If this is the case for you, we invite you to our first Blue Christ-mas service.

Even though the title seems melancholy the service is a hope-ful and healing way to begin your Christmas. Bring your family and friends. It is our prayer that this will be an uplifting time for you, even at this time, in your life’s journey.

Faith UMC to host Live Nativity ScenceFaith United Methodist, located at 8608  MLK Jr. Dr. in Or-

ange,  is hosting a Live Nativity Scene from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thurs-day, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. 21.  The community is invited to come and experience the enactment of Christ’s birth complete with actors portraying Mary, Joseph, the Christ child, wise-men and shepherds as well as stable animals. Drive by to view or park and get a closer look at the scene. Then come inside for refresh-ments and fellowship with friends and neighbors. All are wel-come to participate in this free  event. For more information, please contact the Church office number at 409 886-1291.

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 Meth-odist Church Praise Center located on the corner of 5th and Pine. 

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

Members come from all walks of life, but share one desire---to be great moms!  You don’t have to be a Methodist, just a mom. Free childcare is provided during meetings.  For more informa-tion 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 cookbooksSt. Paul United Methodist Church is selling homegrown, local

cookbooks. All of the recipes come from members. The cook-book 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.

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CHURCH BRIEFS

First Baptist Church Orangefield

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113

Pastor Forrest WoodSun.: Bible Study - 9:30 a.m., Worship Service - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Wed.: Midweek Meal- 5:30 p.m.,

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Youth & Children Activities,

7:15 p.m. - Choir PracticeEmail: office@fbcof.com

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City

409- 735-5546Pastor Brad Morgan

office@stpaulfamily.orgSun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.;

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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Wednesday evening –6 to 7 p.m. – JAM (Jesus &

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900 Lansing Street, W.O.

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Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.“Our church family

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Pastor George A. Cruse Jr.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Trinity Baptist Church

1408 W. Park Ave. @ 14th Street, Orange

Office: 886-1333 Pastor Dr. Bob Webb

Worship Leader Dan CruseSun. Morning

Worship 11 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Salem United Methodist Church

402 W. John Ave.409-883-2611

Is there something missing in your life?

Are you seeking answers?Do you need a spiritual foun-

dation?God’s got a Blessing with

your name on it!Come worship with us!

11 a.m. Sunday morningWacky Bible Study--Tuesday

at noonEvening Bible Study---

Wednesday--6 p.m.Studying “This Place Called Heaven” for the next weeks, beginning Sunday, July 22.Reverend Dr. Carolyn Mc-

Call, Pastor

Orange First Church of the

Nazarene

3810 MLK Drive, OrangeLead Pastor: Ray McDowell

Music Pastor: Bruce McGraw

Youth Pastor: Michael PiggChildren’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, BCOffice: 409-735-3581

Fax: 409-735-8882www.fbcbc.org

Rev. Bob Boone, PastorSunday 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 HardwickSunday School: 9 a.m.;

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

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery providedFor a ride, call 735-4234

Cowboy Church of

Orange County

673 FM 1078 Orange409-718-0269

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!

Orange County Church

Directory

Need to publicize your church

event?

Email info tonews@therecordlive.com

To list your church, call 886-7183

Church SponsorsCelebrating 50 years

Four Area Locations

4874 HWY 87ORANGE

409-735-2448

H.K. Clark & SonsKnox Clark, Hiram Clark Jr,

& Philip Clark

Elementary students at Community Christian School participated in a “Lunch and Read” activity Tuesday, Dec. 18. Kindergarten through sixth grade enjoyed an indoor picnic. The fifth and sixth grade students then shared a Christmas book and activity with the younger grades.

CCS students host Lunch and Read

EMPLOYMENTTHE RAPE AND CRI-SIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors. Training is provided and certi-fied through the office of the Attorney General. If you are interested please call the Crisis Center ar (409) 832-6530 to set up an interview. Thank You, Make A differ-ence, become a volunteer!

DRIVERSDRIVERS: OWNER

OPERATORS. Local & Regional! Dedicated. Great Pay & Home time. Weekly Settlements. 2yrs exp w/Clean MVR. 877-606-7259.

APPLIANCESUSED APPLIANCES, start-ing at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 886-4111.

WHIRLPOOL DOUBLE DOOR refrigerator, water and ice in door, $225; portable meat toaster grill, $30, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.

FURNITURE

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

SHOP TOOL SALE! Delta 16 1/2” drill press w/ stand, $300; Craftsman 10” radial arm saw w/ stand, $225; Craftsman 4” belt/ 6” disk sander w/ stand, $55; 5250 watt generator, $300; 30” x 40” utility trailer, $50; STihil 14” chain saw, $65; fertilizer spreader, $15; Poulan Pro riding mower, 42” cut, 19.5 H.P, w/ grass catch-er, $495, (409) 886-3836. ‘07 MORGAN STORAGE BUILD. for sale, 10’x10’, paid $1,700 will sell for $700 cash, (409) 225-4446.

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

POWER KING TRACTOR w/ belly mower, Fordson tractor

w/ front blade and back hoe, both run, (409) 735-6159.

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

CASE KNIVES AT DISCOUNTED prices, two popular items: Genuine Mammoth Tooth Handle Case Muskrat, $399.50; Antique Stockman, $62.95. These are just a few of many. We even have Skinners for deer hunters, give us a call before they’re all gone! For more info call (409) 735-6970. (12/19)

PEARL DRUM SET w/ cym-bals, like new, $900; delux massage table in case, like new, $125, (409) 221-8827 or 719-6042.. (12/12)

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

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

CHESAPEAKE GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX, spayed F, heart worm prev., 746-9502.

RESCUE DOGS, spayed & neutered, needing good homes. Pet food donations welcome. (409) 746-9502.

APARTMENTS

MAGNOLIA TRACE APTS., 865 Center, Bridge City, local-ly owned and maintained, Special for the month of December, Upstairs - $550 - downstairs $650, 2/1 with laundry room in apt. we are a in quiet neighborhood. but walking distance to major gro-cery store, Pharmacy, restau-rants, only 15 Minutes from Port Arthur. We take pride in our complex, $400 dep., Call(409) 886-1737, leave

message.

NICE BC 1 BEDROOM, small, very clean, in nice neighborhood. Cathedral ceil-ings w/ track lighting & Ceiling fan, all S.S. appliances, gran-ite counter tops, self cleaning oven, dish washer. Bathroom has linen closet and built-in vanity, all ceramic tile floors. Living area downstairs, black spiral staircase leads to loft bedroom, new CA/H, nice patio & yard, concrete park-ing, yard maintenance includ-ed, No Pets, $500 monthly + $300 dep. + elec. & water, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss)

MOVE IN WITH DEPOSIT ONLY

THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS Apartments in Bridge City. 1 / 2 and 3 bedrooms now avail-able for lease. Some units have w/d connections and covered parking. Both com-plexes are located in BCISD. Our 1/1 start at $550, the 2/1 start at $625, and the 3/2 is $750. In December we are offering a MOVE-IN SPECIAL. Move in with just your deposit and application fee only! Stop by our office at 245 Tenney St. Bridge City, or call 735-7696 or 232-0290.

HOME RENTALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MOBILE HOME RENTALSBC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 734-7771. (cctfn)

2 & 3 BD MOBILE HOMES in West Orange. Deposit req. No pets. Call 883-9188 or 338-0651.

2/1 AND 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. (12/19)

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

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

HOME SALES

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

3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/H, on 3/4 acre lot, (409) 735-7680.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 3 1/2 years old, 2132 sq. ft., sbo, beautiful open concept w/ archways, trayed ceilings, granite, crown molding, lots of storage, personalized wooden & Bamboo blinds, dead end curbed and guttered street. Call to see @ (409) 988-8667.

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

LAND & LOTS

10 ACRE TRACT on pri-vate road. Orangefield

Schools. Livestock wel-come. Seller financing avail-able. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC.745-1115.

CEMETERY PLOT in Hillcrest Gardens for Sale. Call 409-988-0684 or 409-313-4404

QUAIL TRAILS ORANGEFIELD ISD. Cleared 2.5 acre with culvert, drive and dirt padsite. Livestock and mobiles OK. Owner Financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-745-1115.

M.H. SALES

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

3/2 FULLY REMODELED 16’ x 80’ M.H., 1/2” sheet-rock throughout, R-13 insula-tion in the walls, R-30 floor joists. Home was rewired by a licensed electrician, tele-phone and cable in all rooms. Ceiling fans, glass cook op w/ self cleaning oven, side by side refrig. w/ ice and water disp., garbage disp[., dishwasher, 50 Gal. hot water heater, bath and kitchen have all wood cabinets, lots of stor-age, full size pantry large front and back decks w/ rear deck covered, great for BBQ, water / sewer and elec. all hooked up in nice M. H. park, ready to live in. $26,500, Contact John @ (409) 284-4791. (12/26)

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

• Dirt / Shell Spreading• Bushhogging• Garden Tilling

• New home pads Prepared • Sewer / Water / Electrical

Lines DugHome 735-8315Cell 670-2040

THE RECORDCommunity Classifieds

Call 735-5305• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City

• County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, OrangeNote: Offices Closed On Wednesday

• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web• Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue• You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Your ads published in both newspapers,the County Record and the Penny Recordplus on our web site TheRecordLive.com

SAT., 235 BLAND, BC, 8 till 1. HODGE PODGE SALE! Household crafts, decorator items, Lg. ladies clothes, Christmas items, 2 leveld animal house (6’H x 4’W x 2D), free $1 coupon with each $10 purchase, Cypress pie safe ($125), misc.

GARAGE SALES

8B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 19, 2012

HELP WANTED:Hair dressers, massage

therapist & nail technicians. Room or booth

rental – $75 per week. Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.

Call Christine at 779-6580

1bd/1ba,All hardwood

floors with fireplace. All

appliances included, plus

w&d. No utilities paid.

$550/mo. $500 dep.

Call Christine: 779-6580.

Apt. in Orange

StakesElectricStakes

ElectricResidential & Commercial

Free estimates specializing

in older home rewires.

409-735-4171 or 409-749-7873

cstakes@stakeselectrical.com

License #’sCustomer: # 25151

Master: # 14161

302

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer

HARRY’SAPPLIANCE & SERVICE INC

FREELOCAL

DELIVERY Since1963

Big Selection of Reconditioned AppliancesAll Used Appliances Sold with Warranty

302

302

302302

302302

302 N. 10TH. Street 886-4111 FINANCINGAVAILABLE

• FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS• WASHERS/DRYERS AIR CONDITIONERS • RANGES

We Sell Parts For All major Brands ~ We Service What We Sell

TERRELL’S 738-5001

Insured & Bonded

Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Haul Offs and

Stump Grinding.Apply Online at www.gulfmarkenergy.com

Tired of Your 10 – 20?

Call: 800–577–8853

eoe

Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Drivers Excellent Pay & Benefits + 401K

No Over the Road, you’re home daily

Run Day & Night Shifts in Beaumont.CDL-A w/ “X” EndorsementTanker Experience Preferred

HERE’S MY CARD!735-5305 or 886-7183

Card Ads Only $25 Per Week(Save $4 weekly over a 2x2, 4 week minimum)

Bring your info to 333 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC,

or 320 Henrietta, Orange

GET A GOOD DEAL HERE!

Candace ArasRealtor

315 Texas Ave, Bridge City, Tx409-738-3000 • 409-920-0054

candi8078@gmail.comEach Office Independently Owned and Operated

Pickin an Grininwww.pickin-an-grinin.com

Antiques Gifts Decor Collectibles

Old and new itemsHand made jewelry2482 MLK Dr, Orange, Tx 77630409-670-9234 • 409-221-1268

EMPLOYMENTTHE RAPE AND CRI-SIS CENTER is in need of Volunteer Advocates to offer intervention on our 24 hour hotline, and in direct services to sexual assault survivors. Training is provided and certi-fied through the office of the Attorney General. If you are interested please call the Crisis Center ar (409) 832-6530 to set up an interview. Thank You, Make A differ-ence, become a volunteer!

DRIVERSDRIVERS: OWNER

OPERATORS. Local & Regional! Dedicated. Great Pay & Home time. Weekly Settlements. 2yrs exp w/Clean MVR. 877-606-7259.

APPLIANCESUSED APPLIANCES, start-ing at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 886-4111.

WHIRLPOOL DOUBLE DOOR refrigerator, water and ice in door, $225; portable meat toaster grill, $30, (409) 499-2128 or 745-2154.

FURNITURE

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

SHOP TOOL SALE! Delta 16 1/2” drill press w/ stand, $300; Craftsman 10” radial arm saw w/ stand, $225; Craftsman 4” belt/ 6” disk sander w/ stand, $55; 5250 watt generator, $300; 30” x 40” utility trailer, $50; STihil 14” chain saw, $65; fertilizer spreader, $15; Poulan Pro riding mower, 42” cut, 19.5 H.P, w/ grass catch-er, $495, (409) 886-3836. ‘07 MORGAN STORAGE BUILD. for sale, 10’x10’, paid $1,700 will sell for $700 cash, (409) 225-4446.

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

POWER KING TRACTOR w/ belly mower, Fordson tractor

w/ front blade and back hoe, both run, (409) 735-6159.

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

CASE KNIVES AT DISCOUNTED prices, two popular items: Genuine Mammoth Tooth Handle Case Muskrat, $399.50; Antique Stockman, $62.95. These are just a few of many. We even have Skinners for deer hunters, give us a call before they’re all gone! For more info call (409) 735-6970. (12/19)

PEARL DRUM SET w/ cym-bals, like new, $900; delux massage table in case, like new, $125, (409) 221-8827 or 719-6042.. (12/12)

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

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

CHESAPEAKE GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX, spayed F, heart worm prev., 746-9502.

RESCUE DOGS, spayed & neutered, needing good homes. Pet food donations welcome. (409) 746-9502.

APARTMENTS

MAGNOLIA TRACE APTS., 865 Center, Bridge City, local-ly owned and maintained, Special for the month of December, Upstairs - $550 - downstairs $650, 2/1 with laundry room in apt. we are a in quiet neighborhood. but walking distance to major gro-cery store, Pharmacy, restau-rants, only 15 Minutes from Port Arthur. We take pride in our complex, $400 dep., Call(409) 886-1737, leave

message.

NICE BC 1 BEDROOM, small, very clean, in nice neighborhood. Cathedral ceil-ings w/ track lighting & Ceiling fan, all S.S. appliances, gran-ite counter tops, self cleaning oven, dish washer. Bathroom has linen closet and built-in vanity, all ceramic tile floors. Living area downstairs, black spiral staircase leads to loft bedroom, new CA/H, nice patio & yard, concrete park-ing, yard maintenance includ-ed, No Pets, $500 monthly + $300 dep. + elec. & water, call for an appointment @ (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (ss)

MOVE IN WITH DEPOSIT ONLY

THE VILLAGE AND SOUTHERN OAKS Apartments in Bridge City. 1 / 2 and 3 bedrooms now avail-able for lease. Some units have w/d connections and covered parking. Both com-plexes are located in BCISD. Our 1/1 start at $550, the 2/1 start at $625, and the 3/2 is $750. In December we are offering a MOVE-IN SPECIAL. Move in with just your deposit and application fee only! Stop by our office at 245 Tenney St. Bridge City, or call 735-7696 or 232-0290.

HOME RENTALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MOBILE HOME RENTALSBC AREA , as little as $30 daily for rooms, M.H.’s by day or week, starting at $30 a day or weekly, 735-8801 or 734-7771. (cctfn)

2 & 3 BD MOBILE HOMES in West Orange. Deposit req. No pets. Call 883-9188 or 338-0651.

2/1 AND 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, 1 block from schools, Large lot, W./D hookups, No Pets, $400 and $550 and $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699 or 735-6701. (12/19)

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

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

HOME SALES

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

3/2/2 BRICK IN BCISD, CA/H, on 3/4 acre lot, (409) 735-7680.

BRIDGE CITY 3/2/2, 3 1/2 years old, 2132 sq. ft., sbo, beautiful open concept w/ archways, trayed ceilings, granite, crown molding, lots of storage, personalized wooden & Bamboo blinds, dead end curbed and guttered street. Call to see @ (409) 988-8667.

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

LAND & LOTS

10 ACRE TRACT on pri-vate road. Orangefield

Schools. Livestock wel-come. Seller financing avail-able. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC.745-1115.

CEMETERY PLOT in Hillcrest Gardens for Sale. Call 409-988-0684 or 409-313-4404

QUAIL TRAILS ORANGEFIELD ISD. Cleared 2.5 acre with culvert, drive and dirt padsite. Livestock and mobiles OK. Owner Financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-745-1115.

M.H. SALES

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

3/2 FULLY REMODELED 16’ x 80’ M.H., 1/2” sheet-rock throughout, R-13 insula-tion in the walls, R-30 floor joists. Home was rewired by a licensed electrician, tele-phone and cable in all rooms. Ceiling fans, glass cook op w/ self cleaning oven, side by side refrig. w/ ice and water disp., garbage disp[., dishwasher, 50 Gal. hot water heater, bath and kitchen have all wood cabinets, lots of stor-age, full size pantry large front and back decks w/ rear deck covered, great for BBQ, water / sewer and elec. all hooked up in nice M. H. park, ready to live in. $26,500, Contact John @ (409) 284-4791. (12/26)

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

• Dirt / Shell Spreading• Bushhogging• Garden Tilling

• New home pads Prepared • Sewer / Water / Electrical

Lines DugHome 735-8315Cell 670-2040

THE RECORDCommunity Classifieds

Call 735-5305• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City

• County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, OrangeNote: Offices Closed On Wednesday

• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web• Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue• You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Your ads published in both newspapers,the County Record and the Penny Recordplus on our web site TheRecordLive.com

SAT., 235 BLAND, BC, 8 till 1. HODGE PODGE SALE! Household crafts, decorator items, Lg. ladies clothes, Christmas items, 2 leveld animal house (6’H x 4’W x 2D), free $1 coupon with each $10 purchase, Cypress pie safe ($125), misc.

GARAGE SALES

8B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 19, 2012

HELP WANTED:Hair dressers, massage

therapist & nail technicians. Room or booth

rental – $75 per week. Have walk-ins, but clientele helpful.

Call Christine at 779-6580

1bd/1ba,All hardwood

floors with fireplace. All

appliances included, plus

w&d. No utilities paid.

$550/mo. $500 dep.

Call Christine: 779-6580.

Apt. in Orange

StakesElectricStakes

ElectricResidential & Commercial

Free estimates specializing

in older home rewires.

409-735-4171 or 409-749-7873

cstakes@stakeselectrical.com

License #’sCustomer: # 25151

Master: # 14161

302

Orange’s Oldest Hometown Appliance Dealer

HARRY’SAPPLIANCE & SERVICE INC

FREELOCAL

DELIVERY Since1963

Big Selection of Reconditioned AppliancesAll Used Appliances Sold with Warranty

302

302

302302

302302

302 N. 10TH. Street 886-4111 FINANCINGAVAILABLE

• FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS• WASHERS/DRYERS AIR CONDITIONERS • RANGES

We Sell Parts For All major Brands ~ We Service What We Sell

TERRELL’S 738-5001

Insured & Bonded

Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Haul Offs and

Stump Grinding.Apply Online at www.gulfmarkenergy.com

Tired of Your 10 – 20?

Call: 800–577–8853

eoe

Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Drivers Excellent Pay & Benefits + 401K

No Over the Road, you’re home daily

Run Day & Night Shifts in Beaumont.CDL-A w/ “X” EndorsementTanker Experience Preferred

HERE’S MY CARD!735-5305 or 886-7183

Card Ads Only $25 Per Week(Save $4 weekly over a 2x2, 4 week minimum)

Bring your info to 333 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC,

or 320 Henrietta, Orange

GET A GOOD DEAL HERE!

Candace ArasRealtor

315 Texas Ave, Bridge City, Tx409-738-3000 • 409-920-0054

candi8078@gmail.comEach Office Independently Owned and Operated

Pickin an Grininwww.pickin-an-grinin.com

Antiques Gifts Decor Collectibles

Old and new itemsHand made jewelry2482 MLK Dr, Orange, Tx 77630409-670-9234 • 409-221-1268

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROJECT: PortofOrangeAlabamaStreetTerminalDockRepair

OWNER: OrangeCountyNavigationandPortDistrict;dbaPortofOrange

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE willbeheld:

Tuesday,January08,2013at2:00P.M.LocalTime

Location:PortofOrangeAlabamaStreetTerminal 1006AlabamaStreet Orange,Texas77630

Inordertoattendthepre-bidconferenceindividualsarerequiredtopresentacurrentvalidgovern-mentissuedphotoIDandsubmittorandomvehicleinspectionsinordertogainentranceintothePortofOrangeAlabamaStreetTerminal.ContactthePortofOrangeAdministrationOffice(409.883.4363)inadvanceifyouhavequestionsregardingourfacilitysecuritypolicy.

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

BIDDEADLINE: Tuesday,January22,2013at2:00P.M.LocalTime Location: PortofOrangeAdministrationBuilding 1201ChildersRoad Orange,Texas77630

BIDOPENING: Tuesday,January22,2013at2:15P.M.LocalTime Location: PortofOrangeAdministrationBuilding-Boardroom 1201ChildersRoad Orange,Texas77630

SEALED BIDSinduplicate,clearlymarkedandaddressedtoPortofOrange,Attention: AST Dock Re-pairProjectAdministrator,OrangeCountyNavigationandPortDistrict(the “Owner”),willbereceivedatthePortofOrangeAdministrationOffice,1201 ChildersRoad,Orange,Texas,77630until2:00P.M.,localtimeonTuesday,January22,2013;andthenpubliclyopenedandreadaloudinthePortofOrangeAdministrationOfficeBoardroom,1st Floor,for“Port of Orange Alabama Street Terminal Dock Repair”.Bidsreceivedafter2:00P.M.localtimewillbereturnedunopened.ProjectislocatedinOrangeCounty,Texas.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid ConferencewillbeheldatthePortofOrangeAlabamaStreetTerminallocatedat1006 Alabama Street Orange Texas 77630 at 2:00 P.M.localtimeonTuesday, January 08, 2013.Allgeneralcontractorsarerequiredtoattendthepre-bidconferenceinordertosubmitabidforthisproject.Subcontractorsandmaterialsuppliersareinvitedtoattend.Questionspertainingtothedrawings,projectmanualandbiddingprocedureswillbediscussed.

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.EachbidshallbeaccompaniedbyaCertifiedorCashier’sCheck,payablewithoutrecoursetotheorderoftheOrangeCountyNavigationandPortDistrict,oraBidBondforatleastfivepercent(5%),ofthetotalamountbid,andthebankorbondingcompanycertifyingthesameshallbeliablethereforetotheOrangeCountyNavigationandPortDistrictintheeventsuchsuccessfulbiddershallfailorrefusetoenterintopropercontractthereforeorshallfailorrefusetofurnishbondsthereforeasrequiredbylawandashereaftermentionedwithinten (10)daysafterreceiptofNOTICEofAWARD.Bidsuretyofallexceptthethree (3)lowestresponsibleBidderswillbereturnedwhenawardismade;whenthecontractisexecuted,thesuretyofthetwo (2)remainingunsuccessfulBidderswillbereturned;thatofthesuc-cessfulBidderwillbereturnedwhenformalcontract,bondsandinsuranceareapproved,andworkhascommencedwithinthetimespecified.

ThesuccessfulbiddermustfurnishPERFORMANCEandPAYMENTBONDSontheformsfurnishedwiththebiddocuments,intheamountofonehundredpercent(100%)ofthetotalcontractprice.AllinsurancecompaniesissuingPERFORMANCEandPAYMENTBONDSandanyreinsurancecompa-niesutilizedbysuchinsurancecompanies,inordertoissuePERFORMANCEandPAYMENTBONDStotheOwner,shallhaveatleastan“A”ratingaccordingtotheBest’sKeyGuideandmustbeauthorizedtotransactbusinessinTexas.Additionally,suchinsurancecompaniesshallbeonthecurrentlistof“CompaniesHoldingCertificatesofAuthorityasAcceptableSuretiesonFederalBondsandasAccept-ableReinsuringCompanies”aspublishedinCirculars 570(asamended)bytheAuditStaff,BureauofGovernmentFinancialOperations,UnitedStatesTreasuryDepartment.

Bidderisherebyadvisedthattheworkshallbesubjecttoequalemploymentopportunityrequirements,localprevailingwagerates,andExecutiveOrderNo.11246asamended.Inconformancewithapplica-blestatutes,thegeneralprevailingwageratesinthelocalityinwhichtheworkistobeperformedshallbeminimumpaidforlaboremployeduponthisproject.

BeginningFriday,January04,2013copiesoftheProjectManualwillbeavailableforexaminationorpickupwithoutchargeatthefollowinglocations:

LJA Engineering Port of Orange – Administration Office 905OrleansStreet 1201ChildersRoad Beaumont,TX77701 Orange,TX77630 Phone 409.291.5362 Phone 409.883.4363 Fax 409.813.1916 Fax 409.883.5607 Contact:HeathReynolds Contact:PhyllisYeats hreynolds@ljaengineering.com pyeats@portoforange.com

Uponrequest,projectdocumentsmaybeemailedorhardcopymailedtopotentialBidders.If applicable,postageordeliverychargesaretobepaidbyBIDDER.

TheOrangeCountyNavigationandPortDistrictreservestherighttorejectanyorallbidsandtowaiveinformalitiesinbiddingtothefullestextentpermittedbylaw.Incaseofambiguityorlackofclearnessinstatingthepricesinanybid,theOWNERreservestherighttoconsiderandacceptthemostadvantageousconstructionthereof,ortorejectthebid.

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A U T O S‘93 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,executive series, cold A/C and all works,$1,800, (409) 745-2154 or 499-2128 & leave message. ‘T R U C K S & VA N S

‘06 CHEVY SILVERADO 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 STIRES OFF DODGE CHAR-GER, used 10 months, set of 4 Toyo 225/60R18, $400 OBO, (409) 746-3271.

PUBLIC NOTICES:AL-ANON MEETS ON Wednesday & Sunday at 7pm. 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange, call (409) 779-4289 or Cindy @ 994-5503 for details.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGHLOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children display-ing 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 962-0480.

AT. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST you can experi-ence 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 experi-ence 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 advo-cares to provide direct ser-vices 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 CHIL-DREN, Inc. “A CASA Pro-gram” is accepting volunteer applications at this time. You can apply by calling 1-877-586-6548 [toll free] or going on-line to www.advocates-4-children-inc.org [there is an application at this website]. 30 hours of training is required. Record numbers of children are being abused. Your volun-teer help is needed! The pro-gram serves Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler and Sabine counties.

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DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION/PC - CDVPCWDTHE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: Daniel Gonzale Contreras, Respondent:

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

The petition of Majuana Ibarra, Petitioner, was filed in the 128th District Court of Orange County, Texas, on December 7, 2012, against Daniel Gonzalo Contreras, num-bered 121101-D, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF EILA EUNICE CONTRERAS A CHILD. The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF CHILD.

The date and place of birth of the child/ren who are the subject of the suit:KEILA EUNICE CONTRERAS BORN MAY 17, 2009IN ORANGE, TEXAS

The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren's interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conserva-tor with authority to consent to the child's adoption.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this December 11, 2012.

VICKIE EDGERLY,District Clerk

Orange County, Texas

By: Charlean Lindsey Deputy

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NOTICE TOCREDITORSNotice is hereby given

that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Hillary Joseph Reed, Deceased, were issued on December 18, 2012, in Cause No. P-16358, pend-ing in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Sally A. Reed.

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 pre-scribed by law.

c/o Sally A. ReedStephen HowardAttorney at Law903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 18th day ofDecember , 2012

Stephen C. HowardStephen C. HowardAttorney for Sally A. ReedState Bar No.: 10079400903 W. GreenOrange, Texas 77630Telephone: (409) 883-0202Facsimile: (409) 883-0209

Public Notices

ACROSS1. Come from an egg6. Bad-mouth9. Cargo13. Gem state14. Make a choice15. Move sideways16. Chocolate substitute17. Wade’s opponent18. *”The _____” moved to Chicago from NYC19. *GOP’s 2012 choice21. *Deceased singing legend23. Pock mark disease24. Boris Godunov, e.g.25. Chicken order28. Vegetative prickle30. Speed of play, pl.35. Like decorated cake37. Luau souvenirs39. Third rock from the sun

40. Laughing on the in-side, in a chatroom41. Small drum43. Memorization method44. Full of pep46. Russian parliament47. Farmer’s purchase48. Auteur’s art50. Peacock’s pride52. *Ann to Mitt53. “Anything ___?”55. Excessively57. *PSY’s style61. Bronx Bomber64. Whippet or Basset, e.g.65. Bard’s before67. Lifeboat support69. Elephant trainer’s goad70. Summer mo.71. “Lohengrin,” e.g.72. In a golfer’s pocket73. Registration, for short74. One born to Japanese immigrants

Down1. Wino’s sound?

2. Month of Purim3. Tropical tuber4. Bite5. Rub elbows6. Nemo’s forgetful friend7. *Facebook’s big move8. Seethes9. Dryer fire hazard10. Scandinavian war god11. Burn soother12. Refuse to accept15. Evening party20. Jump for joy22. Pillbox or tricorne, e.g.24. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, e.g.25. Whitman’s dooryard bloomer26. A threat to food safety27. “___ __ on the ground floor”29. Part of ROM31. *”Curiosity” landing site32. Preface33. Weasel’s aquatic cousin

34. Outbuildings36. *Felix Baumgartner’s space ____38. “Brave New World” drug42. Indian side dish of yogurt and cucumbers45. Corrects or edits49. Chicken _ __ king51. *Where many struck gold54. _____ campaign56. Giraffe-like African animal57. Steps to the river58. First rate59. Heat in a microwave60. African migrators61. Safecracker62. December 24 and 31, e.g.63. Michael Collins’s country66. Parisian way68. Chi precursor

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