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Winter 2012 HOLIDAYS FAR FROM HOME AND TRADITIONS [ Page 6 ] SANTA FOR SENIORS [ Page 10 ] IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT GIFT [ Page 13 ] NOT YOUR USUAL COMICS [ Page 20 ] ART OF THE SKIN [ Page 22 ] EXTRA HOLIDAY CASH IS A HORSE AWAY [ Page 24 ] HOOP SEASON HAS PLENTY TO OFFER [ Page 25 ] EVENTS What to Do in Orange County [ Page 29 ]

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Holidays far from home and traditions

By Dawn Burleigh

magine being far from home for the holidays. Not a few miles or a few states away but approximately 5,000 miles away from home, family, friends and traditions. Foreign exchange student, Joyce Bosman, understands the feeling too well. Joyce is in Orange, Texas this year as part of the Ayusa International organization. Joyce is from the Netherlands and experiencing the holidays in a new light with the Wesson family. Ayusa International is a non-profit organization founded in 1981 to promote global learning and leadership through a foreign exchange, study

CHRISTMAS IS A LOT BIGGER HERE THAN IN HOLLAND, JOYCE SAID. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE LIGHTED HOUSES, THE DECORATIONS AND ESPECIALLY THE COOKIES. TERESA WESSON, HOST MOTHER, PLANS TO DECORATE AS MUCH AS SHE CAN TO GIVE JOYCE THE FULL EXPERIENCE OF THE AMERICAN VERSION OF THE HOLIDAY.

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Nicky Wesson, host sister, is looking forward to helping Joyce celebrate the holiday this year. Christmas is more about giving and not expecting back, Nicky said.

I WANT TO SHOW HER WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO US AS A FAMILY, TERESA SAID. I WANT HER TO EXPERIENCE THE CHRISTIAN AND AMERICAN VIEW OF THE SEASON. abroad and leadership programs for high school students from the U.S. and around the world. In addition, Ayusa administers multiple high profile grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of State and other organizations. Joyce misses the evenings with her family and the games they would play. One such game consists of rolling a die and whoever rolls a 6 would select a present from the pile of gifts. It is not just the family traditions she misses but also the holidays as Joyce knows them. In the Netherlands, many do not celebrate the American version of Christmas with Santa Claus. The

irony is it was the Dutch people who brought Santa Claus to America when they settled in New Amsterdam (present day New York) in the 17th century. Joyce is used to celebrating Sinterklaas on December 5 with exchanges of gifts mainly between children and families. Some friends will also exchange gifts. Short humorous rhymes or poems adding a personal touch are attached to the gift. Children usually receive a gift of chocolate in the shape of the initial of their name. A gift Joyce will not get this year. A week before the big day, the children would put out their shoes and place carrots, sugar cubes or apples as a treat for Sinterklaass horse, Amerigo, a small white mare with gray speckles. Two or three times during the week the treats would be replaced with a small gift for the children. It is on December 5 that the big present is received. This year will be a new experience for Joyce.
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Not Just For Children

Santa for Seniors

By Dawn Burleigh

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YOU DO IT ONCE FOR A REASON AND THEN YOU DO IT BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO REASON NOT TO.

nspired by the love for her grandmother, Polly Gamblin started Santa for Seniors now in its 8th year. My grandmother was so full of wisdom, Polly said. You do it once for a reason and then you do it because you have no reason not to. It is time for the 8th annual Santa for Seniors. The nursing homes supply a list of gift suggestions and Polly does the shopping. It is important that everyone gets the same items so no one feels left out, Polly said. Last year, Santa for Seniors was unable to include a teddy bear with each gift due to a shortage of donations. Polly hopes that will not be the situation this coming holiday season. Many times, the residents of nursing homes have no family left, Polly said. Polly also said that each gift in-

cludes a list of all those who have donated unless they request to stay anonymous. One time a lady asked why so many people would want to give her a gift, Polly said. I told her it was because they care. Polly volunteers her time for the project with the Orange Noon Lions. Last year, Santa for Seniors was able to supply gifts for 275 nursing home residents. 100% of the funds donated goes towards Santa for Seniors gifts.
To donate or to help deliver gifts, contact Polly Gamblin at 883-0851 or 670-6961. Santa for Senior gifts will be delivered on Saturday, December 15, 2012.

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By Dawn Burleigh Photos by Dawn Burleigh is time to make out the list Orange Trade days located at 200 Turretin Orange is open monthand check it twice. Then looking at the ly, the weekend after 2nd Monday shopping budget one of each month from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. wonders how it will ever Friday, Saturdayand Sunday. happen. Triangle Trade Days, located at There is the aunt that South Street, east of Old Highway has everything and other 90, immediately past Concord Road relatives that are difficult to find the in Vidor, is now open the last weekperfect gift. end of each month. The venue took Check out the Trade Days in the a hiatus during the summer to reorarea, for a unique shopping experi- ganize and is now reopened with a ence and the increased possibility new manager and schedule. At each location, new vendors of finding that perfect unique gift.
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Orange Trade days located at 200 Turret in Orange is open monthly, the weekend after 2nd Monday of each month from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

are added each month, so one never knows what new discovery will be made each visit. A few vendors are set up to accept debit/credit cards, however many are not so be sure and bring cash to purchase that perfect gift. Triangle Trade Days If a holiday lands on that weekend, we can change the schedule for that month, Vanessa Kilmer, manager of Triangle Trade Days said. We are excited about our reopening. Walking through the indoor event is a treasure hunt of new finds and unique items only available through the vendors. The Tattered Hen offers hand

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crafted home decor and wooden ornaments. Vintage Bird Feeders presents one-of-a-kind birdfeeders. Different organizations, such as a local Girl Scout Troop also participate by selling handmade items for fundraising. Orange Trade Days The event has indoor, outdoor and a few air-conditioned areas of vendors. The aroma of homemade candies, links and other food items is intoxicating as one wanders through the vendors. Sherwood Woodcrafts and Sales offers unique lamps and decorative shelving units. All made from reclaimed wood. The lamps are made from trees that fell during storms, Nelson M. Sherwood said. The shelves are made from houses that had to be torn down. Dazzle Me With Gifts has been at

Orange Trade days almost from the beginning, two years ago. I like to offer a little of everything from flip-flops, hats, to perfume and jewelry, Tammy of Dazzle Me With Gifts said. Her husband was quick to point out the handmade bracelets Tammy made to sell. I am only here on Saturday and Sunday, Tammy said. Stones Unwrapped is a new vendor at Orange Trade Days. The booth offers custom made jewelry and other custom items, including runes. I have several items for sell, but will take orders if a customer sees a pair of earrings they would prefer in a different color, Donavan Lavergne of Stones Unwrapped said. All my pieces are customizable. Both locations offer many more vendors than can be listed. Triangle Trade Days and Orange Trade Days are not affiliated with each other.

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Santa vacations in ORANGE COUNTY

By Tommy Mann Jr.

Tmann@orangeleader.com in his sleigh, albeit atop a fire truck from the Orange Fire Department, every December as part of the yearly Orange Jaycees Christmas Parade. I took over as Santa Claus at the museum for Joe Krout, who had been Santa Claus for 22 years at that time, David said. He was ready to pass the torch, so to speak, and I was more than happy to do it. He came down to watch me the first year, in case there were any problems or if I needed something, but Ive been doing it ever since.

SANTA CLAUS APPARENTLY HAS A SECOND HOME, AND IT IS RIGHT HERE IN ORANGE COUNTY. or more than 30 years Larry David (Dah-veed) has portrayed Santa Claus to hundreds, if not thousands, of area children. David has been Santa at the Heritage House Museums annual Christmas event since 1978 and has even been seen traveling the streets of Orange

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David remembers that first Christmas very well, especially since Krout let him borrow his Santa suit. The suit didnt fit too well, David said laughing. Joe was about six inches shorter than me, so we had to make some adjustments. Davids love for Christmas began in his childhood. He was the second of nine children, so Christmas was always something special and always big at his house. We always had a big Christmas at home, he explained. We always had a huge tree and

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I couldnt wait to help my dad and my uncle Charles put together the toys and appliances for my sisters. I just loved the joy of it and all those big smiles.

presents everywhere. I couldnt wait to help my dad and my uncle Charles put together the toys and appliances for my sisters. I just loved the joy of it and all those big smiles. Not only does David portray Santa Claus for the annual holiday event at the Heritage House Museum, of which he is a long-time member and former president, he also portrays Santa Claus in the largest holiday parade in Orange County, the Orange Jaycees Christmas Parade. Ive been being Santa in the Orange Jaycees parade since the early 1980s, I guess, David explained. They just called me up one year, and asked if I would do it, and Ive been Santa ever since. I expect to be getting that call again real soon, and Ill do it anytime they want me. His popularity as Santa Claus has grown with each passing year and he receives numerous requests to portray jolly ol Saint Nick at various events and private parties every holiday season. I get pretty busy every Christ-

mas, David said. I get a lot of requests to be Santa Claus, but I never charge. I always ask they make a contribution to the Heritage House Museum instead, and it works out great. Its a great organization and I believe in everything they do down there. Its another way that I can still be of help. With more than 30 years as being Santa Claus under his black leather belt, David said one day, sooner or later, it will be time to pass the Santa suit on to a new elf. The thought of retiring as being Santa Claus has entered my mind, but not yet, he added. Once I do decide to pass the reins to the next person, I dont know where I go from that point. For now, its what I want to keep doing. The smiles make it worth it every year, even the children who dont want to come to Santa right off, David stated. Kids are our future, and if I can make a child happy, even if its seeing Santa Claus, then thats a good day.

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VIDOR A LOCAL BUSINESS HAS FOUND ITS NICHE AND IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS TYPE IN ORANGE COUNTY. Storie and photos by Tommy Mann Jr

COMICS

yons Den, located at 365 N. Main St. in Vidor, is not your typical comic book store. Yes, the business, owned by siblings Kelly and Leonard Lyons, offers a wide variety of comic books featuring superheroes such as SpiderMan, the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Batman, Superman, and others, but is so much more. We offer so much more than comic books, said Kelly Lyons, a

history teacher with the Vidor Independent School District. We actually cater to the gamers, especially Magic, but comics are our second biggest product. The Lyons brothers opened the Lyons Den in April 2010 shortly after Leonard retired from the United States Air Force. Leonard and I could not be anymore different, personally Kelly said. Ive been trying to get him to do this for years. It wont make us rich, but it will be a good business and its fun. Along with comic books, the Lyons Den also offers graphic novels, collectible figures, gaming cards such as Magic and gaming accessories, and a variety of novelty items such as belts, belt buckles, hats and more. Kelly said Lyons Den has found

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its success by having extended business hours outside of the normal business day. We are a night business, Kelly explained. Weve built a good clientele and a business which offers quality customer service. We know most of our customers by name. Were open late on weekends, he continued. Its not uncommon for us to have gaming tournaments on a Friday night, like Magic: The Gathering or Heroclix and run as late as two oclock in the morning. We play until someone wins. We dont stop the tournament just because our business hours have ended at 10 p.m. One such recent event was held as a pre-release for the newest Magic game cards. The resulting turnout featured more than 100 con-

testants competing in three tournaments, all inside the shop, throughout the afternoon and evening. It was almost like a book release event at a book store with the number of people who participated and the excitement, Kelly added. While gaming items, for the time being, continue to be the top selling products at Lyons Den, comics have turned into a very viable option for the owners. We have new product arrive every week from Marvel and DC Comics, and several independent titles as well, Kelly explained. Lyons Den has a type of rewards program which gives back to the customers based on how many comic book titles they purchase and the amount of money spent each month, sometimes as much as 10 percent back or free backing boards and bags. We have several people who subscribe and most good comic book buyers purchase several titles each month, so we came up with a program to help them out and thank them for their support of our business, he said.
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of the Skin
By Tommy Mann Jr

- TATTOOING IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR WAYS A PERSON CAN EXPRESS INDIVIDUALITY AND PERSONALITY, AND IT CONTINUES TO BE A GROWING TREND. TERRY BUSSINGER, OWNER OF NVS INK TATTOO STUDIO AT 3043 STATE HIGHWAY 12 IN VIDOR, HAS BEEN A PROFESSIONAL TATTOO TECHNICIAN AND ARTIST FOR APPROXIMATELY 18 YEARS.
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It was easy for Bussinger to become a tattoo artist as artistry has been in his blood. I have had tons of awesome art teachers over the years, and have been inspired by many, but I have to give my mom and dad all the credit for getting the art ball rolling, he said. From the very beginning, I was amazed at the quality renderings that my dad would produce by quill-pen inking a piece of plate glass, then painting in the image so that when you flipped the glass over, you would get an awesome painting whether it was a deer, an owl or a landscape. He is all about the oils. Mom on the other hand, painted in acrylics and did the homemaker thing. Together they made all sorts of southern art, he added. While not the most exciting subject matter, it was like living with Bob Ross and Martha Stewart in a supercharged creative atmosphere. Bussinger, 36, opened the doors to NVS Ink Tattoo Studio in October 2010 and business has continued to grow. He chose to open the studio in Vidor instead of Beaumont because of the number of studios already in the larger city, while Vidor was a blank canvas, so to speak. Opening another studio in Beaumont would simply have been a disservice to all parties involved because they already depend on regular business generated by the area of the city that they are in, Bussinger explained. Vidor just seemed like the logical path to follow. There is no studio for miles, and its where I grew up. Although tattoos have become a frequent part of todays culture, some people still have a negative viewpoint of the art form and the people who have tattoos. Ive never understand how someone could think that a tattoo would make a person less capable of being a good parent, or somehow their work

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ethic will be lax, or any of the other ludicrous postulations that people come up with, he said. Reality television has helped the art form explode into a global phenomenon and many celebrities proudly wear ink in one or more pieces. Being on TV is probably one of the best and worst things that ever happened to the tattoo industry, Bussinger said with a laugh. On one hand, more people are exposed to the reality of the studio, and the sound reasoning that generally accompanies a well thoughtout tattoo performed by a competent artist. On the other hand, every aspiring

studio, that makes them an artist. This is no more the case than sitting in a garage makes you a car. Talk to your artist and do your very best to be patient when conveying your ideas. Keep in mind that when creating a custom tattoo, it is a collaboration of two completely different imaginations trying to come together in a single piece of art. Do not under any circumstances shop for a price. Regardless of how little you pay for that cheap tattoo, the cost of having it fixed or removed can be staggering in comparison. Cheap should not only be thought of as a measure of price, but a measure of quality. If your getting it for cheap, then it will probably be cheap, he said. That in combination with the possibility of infection and life-long scarring should be enough to let you know to leave it to the professionals. Being a tattoo artist and studio owner is not only a profession, but it is a way of life for Bussinger and for many other prominent artists and shop own-

artist suddenly thinks its a great idea to buy a gun and start practicing on their friends, which, of course becomes antiproductive considering that they learn nothing and endanger everyone. Bussinger suggests safety should always be a priority when considering a tattoo studio and artist. Always start with a clean studio. If the floor is dirty, you can bet something else will be too. A clean studio should be the backbone of any reputable tattoo artists (or studio owners) business model. Ask to see artwork created by the artist that you are talking to. Its very easy to think that just because they work in the

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ers across the area. I love going to work, he exclaimed. Every day is a new person and a new piece of art. Meeting new people and making real connections is what this business is all about. My job also allows me to spend time with my wife (LaTosha) and children that I probably wouldnt get if I worked a regular day job. Plus I have a place where I can do my second favorite thing, computer programming.

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Horse Away
By Gabriel Pruett
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN TO TRY TO BRING IN A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING. The place to press your luck is at Delta Downs in Vinton, La. and the events are horse racing. Each year the thoroughbred season is exciting times and brings in a lot of customers looking to cash in while having a great time at Delta Downs Racetrack. The throroughbred season lasts through March 23. November 17 is the biggest day of the season with a $1,000,000 jackpot. Post time that day is 1:15 p.m. Delta Downs has a 1 1/16 mile thoroughbred track which stretches 660 feet in length and 80 feet wide. There are 22 barns with 60 stalls each. Delta Downs also offers 364 days a year of simulcasting with Christmas Day being the only day being taken off. Wagering is done via simulcast on events from coast to coast and around the world. Don Stevens calls all the action and has been the track announcer since 2003. The main track is a 6-furlong oval with two chutes. The track surface is a mixture of sand, from the Sabine River, and clay with a limestone base.
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HOOP SEASON has plenty to offer

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late 1980s and ealy 1990s, including one trip to the State Tournament. Jennifer Willis will take over the girls program at Bridge City and is eager to take the Lady Cardinals to new heights. Willis was a top-notch assistant at both Orangefield and LC-M the last several years.
ORANGEFIELDS MORGAN MOSS GOES UP FOR A SHOT LAST SEASON AGAINST HAMSHIREFANNETT.

may be getting a little chilly outside these days but things are certainly heating up inside area gyms with basketball season moving full steam ahead. Orange County had three teams make the playoffs last season in the forms of the Orangefield Lady Bobcats, Vidor Lady Pirates and the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears. Many teams return a slew of key players. On the boys side, both West Orange-Stark and Orangefield should once again make a push towards a playoff spot, along with Community Christian while Vidor and Bridge City look to be darkhorses. Vidor girls coach Ricky Jacks welcomes back key starters as the Lady Pirates look to move up the District 20-4A ladder after finishing third in 20-4A behind state-ranked Beaumont Ozen and Beaumont Central. There are three new faces coaching area girls teams this year. In Orangefield, Coach Kristy Sanders returns to her alma mater. She will look to continue the playoff tradition of a proud program. Sanders knows all about winning. She played on a pair of Orangefield teams that made the regional tournament twice in the last decade. Ricky Ryan takes over the LC-M girls program. The Lady Bears are certainly in the rebuilding mode but Ryan could be the man for the job. He led WO-S to numerous playoff appearances in the

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BOYS CUTLINE: WEST ORANGE-STARKS LAQUARIOUS PAIGE, LEFT, LOOKS TO DRIVE AGAINST JASPER LAST SEASON.

Teams will be busy in tournament play in non-district and even after district starts this year. Boys tournaments around the area this year will include tournaments at Hardin-Jefferson, Evadale, Deweyville, Goodrich, Nederland and the YMBL in Beaumont. Girls tournaments will be held in HardinJefferson, Barbers Hill, Warren, Nederland and East Chambers. The biggest days for Orange County will be Dec. 27-29 as the Bridge City boys will host the Cardinal Holiday Classic while the Orangefield girls will host the Bill Tennison Tournament, in honor of their former legendary coach. District 20-4A play for the girls that includes LC-M and Vidor, will start Dec. 4 while the boys begin on Dec. 18. District 21-3A action for the girls that includes Bridge City, Orangefield and WO-S, will begin Dec. 11 while the boys start up on Dec. 21.

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LC-M Nov. 16: at Kelly, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20: Bridge City, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 27: at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:15 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: at YMBL Tournament Dec. 4: Hardin-Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 6-8: at Hardin-Jefferson Tournament Dec. 11: at WO-S, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 14: Port Arthur Memorial, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 18: at Livingston, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 21: PN-G, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at Bridge City Tournament Jan. 4: Nederland, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 8: at Beaumont Ozen, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 11: Lumberton, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 15: at Beaumont Central, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 18: Vidor, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 22: Livingston, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 25: at PN-G, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 29: at Nederland, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 1: Beaumont Ozen, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 5: at Lumberton, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 8: Beaumont Central, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 12: at Vidor, 7:15 p.m. VIDOR Nov. 13: Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16: Buna, 6 p.m. Nov. 20: at Evadale, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24: Kelly, 3 p.m. Nov. 27: Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: at Evadale Tournament Dec. 4: at Legacy Christian, 7 p.m. Dec. 11: at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14: at Anahuac, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21: at Ozen, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at Bridge City Tournament Jan. 4: at Lumberton, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8: at Beaumont Central, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11: PN-G, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15: Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18: at LC-M, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22: at Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25: Beaumont Ozen, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29: at Lumberton, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1: Beaumont Central, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5: at PN-G, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8: at Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12: LC-M, 7:30 p.m. BRIDGE CITY Nov. 13: Kelly, 7 p.m. Nov. 19: at Deweyville, 11 a.m. Nov. 20: at LC-M, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 27: East Chambers, 7 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: at Evadale Tournament Dec. 4: Deweyville, 5:45 p.m. Dec. 6-8: at Deweyville Tournament Dec. 13: Spurger, 6:15 p.m. Dec. 14: at Legacy Christian, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Buna, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 21: Evadale, 5:45 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at Bridge City Tournament Jan. 4: at Silsbee, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 8: Hamshire-Fannett, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 11: at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 15: WO-S, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 18: at Orangefield, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 22: at Buna, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 29: Silsbee, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 1: at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 5: Hardin-Jefferson, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 8: at WO-S, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 12: Orangefield, 7:45 p.m.

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ORANGEFIELD Nov. 16: Deweyville, 6 p.m. Nov. 19: at Jasper, 3 p.m. Nov. 27: at Vidor, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: at Evadale Tournament Dec. 4: at PN-G, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8: at Goodrich Tournament Dec. 11: Evadale, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14: at Big Sandy, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18: at Silsbee, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 21: Hamshire-Fannett, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at Bridge City Tournament Jan. 4: at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 8: WO-S, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 15: at Buna, 7:45 p.m.

Jan. 18: Bridge City, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 22: Silsbee, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 29: Hardin-Jefferson, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 1: at WO-S, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 8: Buna, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 12: at Bridge City, 7:45 p.m. WO-S Nov. 13: Beaumont Central, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19: at Woodville, 7:45 p.m. Nov. 20: Jasper, 3 p.m. Nov. 23: at Fred Williams Classic Nov. 27: Kelly, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: at YMBL Tournament Dec. 4: at Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8: at Nederland Tournament

Dec. 11: LC-M, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15: at Golden Triangle Shootout Dec. 18: at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 21: Hardin-Jefferson, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at Bridge City Tournament Jan. 8: at Orangefield, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 11: Buna, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 15: at Bridge City, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 18: Silsbee, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 22: Hamshire-Fannett, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 25: at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 1: Orangefield, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 5: at Buna, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 8: Bridge City, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 12: at Silsbee, 7:45 p.m.

GIRLS HOOP SCHEDULES

LC-M Nov. 6: at Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10: WO-S, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13: at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-17: at Hardin-Jefferson Tournament Nov. 19: at Hardin, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 20: Beaumont West Brook, 5 p.m. Nov. 27: Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4: at Beaumont Central, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8: at Kim Albers Classic Dec. 11: Vidor, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14: Buna, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21: at PN-G, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at Bill Tennison Classic Jan. 4: at Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8: Beaumont Ozen, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11: at Lumberton, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15: Beaumont Central, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18: at Vidor, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22: at Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25: PN-G, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29: Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1: at Beaumont Ozen, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5: Lumberton, 7:30 p.m. VIDOR Nov. 6: Hardin-Jefferson, 7 p.m. Nov. 9: at East Chambers, 7 p.m. Nov. 13: at WO-S, 7 p.m. Nov. 15-17: at Corsicana Tournament Nov. 19: Orangefield, 7 p.m. Nov. 20: Barbers Hill, 7 p.m. Nov. 27: Hamshire-Fannett, 7 p.m. Dec. 4: Livingston, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8: at Kim Albers Classic Dec. 11: at LC-M, 7 p.m. Dec. 14: at Nederland, 7 p.m. Dec. 18: Beaumont Ozen, 7 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at Barbers Hill Tournament Jan. 4: at Lumberton, 7 p.m. Jan. 8: Beaumont Central, 7 p.m. Jan. 11: at PN-G, 7 p.m. Jan. 15: at Livingston, 7 p.m. Jan. 18: LC-M, 7 p.m. Jan. 22: Nederland, 7 p.m. Jan. 25: at Beaumont Ozen, 7 p.m. Jan. 29: Lumberton, 7 p.m. Feb. 1: at Beaumont Central, 7 p.m. Feb. 5: PN-G, 7 p.m. BRIDGE CITY Nov. 6: LC-M, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10: at Warren Tournament Nov. 13: at Woodville, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16: at Hardin, 6 p.m. Nov. 20: Kountze, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27: at Beaumont Central, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30: PN-G, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4: WO-S, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8: at Kim Albers Classic Dec. 11: at Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14: at Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18: at Buna, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21: at Evadale, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at Orangefield Tournament Dec. 31: Deweyville, 1 p.m. Jan. 4: Silsbee, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8: Hamshire-Fannett, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11: Hardin-Jefferson, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15: at WO-S, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18: Orangefield, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22: Buna, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29: Silsbee, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1: Hamshire-Fannett, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5: at Hardin-Jefferson, 6:30 p.m. ORANGEFIELD Nov. 9: at Lumberton Nov. 13: Beaumont West Brook Nov. 15-17: at Nederland Tournament Nov. 19: Beaumont Ozen Nov. 20: at Vidor Nov. 27: at LC-M Dec. 4: at Buna Dec. 6-8: at Kim Albers Classic Dec. 11: Bridge City Dec. 14: at Big Sandy Dec. 18: Silsbee Dec. 21: at Hamshire-Fannett Dec. 27-29: at Bill Tennison Tournament Dec. 31: Kelly Jan. 4: Hardin-Jefferson Jan. 8: at WO-S Jan. 15: Buna Jan. 18: at Bridge City Jan. 22: at Silsbee Jan. 25: Hamshire-Fannett Jan. 29: at Hardin-Jefferson Feb. 1: WO-S WO-S Nov. 9: at PN-G, 6 p.m. Nov. 10: at LC-M, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13: Vidor, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15-17: at Nederland Tournament Nov. 20: at Lumberton, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 30: at East Chambers, 6 p.m. Dec. 4: at Bridge City, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8: at Deweyville Tournament Dec. 11: Silsbee, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Hamshire-Fannett, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21: at Hardin-Jefferson, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27-29: at East Chambers Tournament Jan. 8: Orangefield, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11: at Buna, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15: Bridge City, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18: at Silsbee, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22: at Hamshire-Fannett, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25: Hardin-Jefferson, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1: at Orangefield, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5: Buna, 6:30 p.m.

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Nov. 10 Autumn Fair @ Shangri La (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) 409-670-9113 Nov. 17 Wynonna and the Big Noise at Delta Downs in Vinton, La. ($45-$55) Nov. 17 The Wallflowers at Nutty Jerrys in Winnie ($35-$70) Nov. 23 George Jones, Hayes Carll at Nutty Jerrys in Winnie www.nuttyjerrys. com ($30-$60) Nov. 24 Adam Hood, Damn Quails at Nutty Jerrys in Winnie ($35-$55) Nov. 25-26 A Chorus Line at Lutcher Theater $35-$65 www.lutcher.org (3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.) Nov. 29-30 The Midtown Men at Lutcher Theater $35-$70 (7:30 p.m.) Nov. 30 Aaron Lewis at Nutty Jerrys in Winnie www. nuttyjerrys.com ($35-$65)

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Dec. 6 Toy Coffee at 180 Greenhead Point in Orange (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Dec. 6 Guess How Much I Love You at Lutcher Theater $4 (9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.) 409-886-5535 Dec. 6 Christmas Stroll at

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DECEMBER

Dec. 1 Morrisey, Kristeen Young at Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont ($42.50-$55) 409-838-3435 Dec. 3 West Orange Christmas Tree Lighting (6 p.m.) 409-883-3468 Dec. 5-6 Christmas with Santa at Heritage House (6 p.m. - 9 p.m.) 409-886-5385

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Shangri La (6 p.m.) www.shangrilagardens.org Dec. 7 Orange Jaycees Christmas Parade (6:30 p.m.) Dec. 8 Bridge City Nighttime Christmas Parade (7 p.m.) Dec. 8 Hall and Oates

NOVEMBER

at Nutty Jerrys in Winnie ($65-$100) Dec. 8 Vidor Classic Christmas Cruise (2 p.m. - 8 p.m.) 409-769-6339 Dec. 8 Christmas Stroll at Shangri La (6 p.m.) www.shangrilagardens.org Dec. 10 Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange (6 p.m.) 409-883-3536 Dec. 11 Christmas Stroll at Shangri La (6 p.m.) www.shangrilagardens.org Dec. 13 Smile Empty Soul, Hurt, Black Oxygen at The

Gig in Beaumont ($17) www,thegigbeaumont.com Dec. 13 Toilet Paper Tea @ Southeast Texas Hospice in Orange Dec. 13 Christmas Stroll at Shangri La (6 p.m.) www.shangrilagardens.org
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Dec. 14 Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers ($30-$55) Dec. 15 & Dec. 18 Stark House Holiday Open House (5 p.m. - 8 p.m.) 409-883-0871 Dec. 15 Christmas with Shoji Tabuchi at Lutcher Theater (4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) ($20-$45)

Dec. 15 Santa for Seniors 409-883-0851 Dec. 15 Dreaming of a Green Christmas with Santa Claus at @ Shangri La 409-670-9113 Dec. 15 Christmas Stroll at Shangri La (6 p.m.) www.shangrilagardens.org Dec. 18 Christmas Stroll at Shangri La (6 p.m.) www.shangrilagardens.org Dec. 20 Christmas Stroll at Shangri La (6 p.m.) www.shangrilagardens.org Dec. 22 Christmas Stroll at Shangri La (6 p.m.) www.shangrilagardens.org

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www.nuttyjerrys.com Jan. 16 Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at Bridge City Community Center 409-735-5671 Jan. 22 Harlem Globetrotters at Ford Arena www.fordpark.com Jan. 22-23 Stomp at Lutcher Theater (7:30 p.m.) ($30-$55) 409-886-5535

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Jan. 7 Shatners World at Lutcher Theater (7:30 p.m.) $45-$70, VIP $40 addtl www. lutcher.org Jan. 12 Hotel California (Eagles tribute) at Nutty Jerrys $25-$35

Feb. 2 Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Orange 409-883-3536 Feb. 7 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (7:30 p.m.) $35-$65 Feb. 16 Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Mystery Dinner at Bridge City Community Center 409-735-5671

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