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Page 2, Section 1THE SILSBEE BEE www.silsbeebee.comWednesday, December 11, 2013College football season still churns with rumorsWednesday, Dec. 18Sunday, Dec. 22Tuesday, Dec. 24350 Hwy 96 Swww.fbcsilsbee.org385-2819Looking to Sell Your CarLET USBUY ITCall Silsbee Motor Company409-385-0409Time really does fly whenyou are having a good time.Well, if you are an Auburnor Florida State fan, it reallyflies.It has been quite a season inthe college football ranks, andwith only bowl games remaining, I already miss it with apassion.This year, there were someamazing games that make thissport one of the best watchedlevels of football.Probably one of the bestwas Auburn’s win over Alabama that set up the NationalChampionship between theTigers and Florida State.The disappointing aspect ofthe game this year was thepoor play by Big 12 teams thatgave up chances at being atthe top.When it was once one of theelite conferences in the nationseems to be playing secondfiddle to the ACC now.Baylor seemed to be the topteam before falling to Oklahoma State. But just like thegreat game of college football,the Cowboys fall to its in-staterival OU.It was a crazy year in theBig 12 this year, that endedwith Baylor and Texas playingfor the title.Yes, the same Texas teamthat started the season 1-2 including a horrific loss toBYU. Just like the announcerssaid in Saturday’s game, “whoAround TheWriter’s BlockBy Daniel Elizondowould of thunk that Texaswould be playing for thetitle?”Thanks to OU defeatingOkie State, the Longhornswere in position to save theseason for Mack Brown.While Mack’s job wasbeing studied under the microscope after two bad lossesearly in the season, thingschanged quickly when thecoach fired his defensive coordinator. Texas slowlyworked its way back to the topof the standings in the Big 12including a win over rival OU.The bottom line is that nowMack’s job is back on the line.The reasoning is because heshould have beaten Baylor.Seems a lot will argue thatTexas came back and made itsway into the title hunt, but amediocre record and headinginto the Fiesta Bowl wouldnot have been a good mix forthe Horns.But after seeing who Baylorwill be playing doesn’t makefor a big-time bowl, sorryCentral Florida fans. That mayhave been Mack’s savior.awin over Baylor and a winover UCF.As the season was fallingapart for Texas, then rumorsstarted circulating of NickSaban entering Austin to takeover.Sounds far-fetched, butwhen Saban once promised hewould never leave MiamiDolphins, two days later hedoes a press conference inTuscaloosa.The rumors may have dieddown some in Texas’ recentwins, but after the loss to Baylor, it turns out a radio stationin Austin reports from a reliable source that Saban closedon purchasing a house inLakeway near Austin.This isn’t a sure sign thatSaban is coming to Texas, butif it is true, it kind of seemsodd that this would happen atthis time of year.Saban is reportedly close toa long-term deal with Alabama. And reporters have interviewed his wife, who saysthey are extremely happy inTuscaloosa and don’t plan onever leaving.There is no doubt that Texasneeds change, to help bolsterits recruiting and not lose investors.Mack is a good man forTexas and has been for a longtime. But in recent years, itseems his stock is declining.He is witty and possessesthat charm that a politician canonly possess.I recently read a reporter forthe San Antonio ExpressNews and Houston Chroniclesay he saw an older lady nextto DKR and ask for directionsto the nearest post office.When one patron couldn’thelp her, she went up to anolder man with shorts. Hesmiled and pointed her to theright place. This reportertweeted that she said “thankyou kind man,” and he proceeded to say that she had noidea it was Mack Brown.That’s just the kind of manhe is.I remember being at a localestablishment in Austin having a grand time when someone in front of me just aboutfainted and told me “MackBrown is standing behindyou.”Being the silly person I am,I didn’t believe him andturned around saying “whatever” out loud. Lo and behold,there was Mack smiling at meface to face with his hand outready to shake.Of course my mouth waswide open in dismay. I justshook his hand and he tells meits good to meet me. I nevertold him my name.I know he is good for Texas,but times are changing. And ifit were a perfect world, hewould stay in some capacity atthe university. But in reality, tosave a tradition rich footballprogram – it’s time for achange.Spears joins Lumberton City CouncilBy: Andrea Whitneyreporter@silsbeebee.comLumberton resident SharonSpears had no idea when shesent a letter to Mayor DonSuratt offering to volunteerher services that she would beembarking on a journey as thenewest Lumberton City Council member.Spears, born and raised inTRY OURSANDWICH PLATTERSOR GIANT SUBS FORHOLIDAY PARTIES ANDWe’ll Give You ADozen Subway Cookies FREELumberton, came here withher mother and father, Loisand Thomas Jeffcoat in 1947after the war, to watch themfulfill the family's dream ofowning a business.The family settled in Lumberton and soon built a successful business in JeffcoatFeed and Hardware whileraising their family in the tightknit community of what wasthen called Chance-Loeb.Spears recalls attending elementary school in at ChanceLoeb school, where she madefriends she would keep forlife.In 1955, her parents builttheir first home on Highway96, and Spears saw just howclose her community was aspeople from the entire city,which would become Lumberton, joined together in agathering to celebrate the family's good fortune."Lumberton is just a veryclose knit community. Ifsomeone builds a home, therewas always a huge housewarming party. If our neighbors needed something, wewould all come together tohelp each other," she said.Once Spears reached highschool, she took part in several school sports, participating as a Lady Raider playingon the high school basketballSharon Spearsand volleyball team. She graduated from Lumberton HighSchool in 1969 and thoughshe was not sure what shewanted to do, she knew college would be in her near future."I really did not know whatI wanted to do for a career butI knew I wanted that collegedegree."Spears enrolled in LamarUniversity and began studyingtowards a degree in education.She had always had a love ofchildren and decided to pursuea career in elementary education.Graduating from Lamar in1972, Spears took no time offbefore taking what would beher first and only job as akindergarten teacher with theLumbertonIndependentSchool District."I love being with the children and watching them succeed and knowing that I canbe a part of that," Spears said.Spears remained with thedistrict until her retirement in2007 but she would not be oneto slow down and soon begantaking on other activities, always focusing on what shecould do to help better anotherSee SPEARS on PG. 3, SEC. 1Door Prizes Refreshments2011THE SILSBEE BEE (USPS 496-6700)Published Every Wednesday At404 Highway 96 SouthSilsbee, Texas 77656(409) 385-5278TelefloraJeweled Ornament BouquetSubscription Rates 23.00 Per YearIn Hardin, Jasper, Tylerand Jefferson Counties 35.00 In All Others Of U.S.POSTMASTER: Send Change ofAddresses To:760 HWY 96 SO325 N. 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Wednesday, December 11, 2013THE SILSBEE BEE www.silsbeebee.comMobiloil Credit Unionannounces grand openingin Lumberton ThursdayMobiloil Credit Union announced the Grand Openingof their new Lumbertonbranch that will take placeThursday, December 12,2013. The new branch is located at 604 South MainStreet in Lumberton, with office hours and drive-thrusopen Monday - Friday 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. and Saturday drivethru lanes open 8:30 a.m. tonoon.The festivities kick off witha Lumberton Chamber ofCommerce ribbon cutting at9:30 a.m. followed by the arrival of Santa, with picturesavailable for all children.The public is welcome tojoin in the celebration withcookies, coffee and drinksduring the morning, and linksand drinks for lunch.Free grab bags will be available and everyone can registerfor a Razor Scooter to begiven away, Friday, December20, just in time for Christmasmorning.Branch manager AmberSmith has been with MobiloilCredit Union since March of2012, serving in numerous capacities in several branches.Amber and her husbandWayne have been married for15 years and are the proudparents of two girls, Karli andZaryn Smith. They are life-long residents of Buna and active in school, civic andchurch organizations. Amberand Mobiloil Credit Union arenew members of the Lumberton Chamber of Commerceand look forward to being active members.The Lumberton branch isthe seventh Mobiloil CreditUnion location in SoutheastTexas, with 3 branches inBeaumont, one in MidCounty, one in Silsbee andone in Jasper. There will beanother branch opening in thefall of 2014 in Vidor, bringingadded services closer to homefor their Orange County members.Historical commissionholds awards ceremonyThe Annual Awards Luncheon of the Hardin County Historical Commission was heldon November 21.Awards presented by Chairman Jimmy McKim went toCatherine Merchant and theRadley family of Sour Lakefor having the Oil City Visitordigitized and made availableto researchers.Other honorees were BillyTomlinson and James Skinnerfor their work in securing anofficial Texas HistoricalMarker for the Oil FieldCemetery in Saratoga.Also recognized were individuals responsible for renovation of the bank buildingand installation of the historical displays in the new Museum of Hardin County.Aplaque inscribed with the following names: Leroy Anderson, Floyd Boyett, Glen Cook,SPEARSFrom Section 1, Page 2person's situation.Spears began volunteeringat Baptist Hospital in Beaumont as a patient liaison in theIntensive Care/ ICU SurgeryUnits. She serves as an important bridge of communicationbetween doctors, nurses, andmedical professionals and thefamilies of patients.Spears says her introductioninto the medical field as a volunteer happened strangelyenough when she was a patient herself and saw first handhow caring the nurses at thehospital can be."I knew I wanted to be apart of that. It was a way thatI could help others," Spearssaid.Duties of a patient liaisoninclude a wide array of thingsfrom the simple tasks as finding hotel rooms for familieswho have traveled far fromhome to be near a patient tositting with families as painfulnews of a loved one is delivered.Although volunteering atthe hospital kept her busy atleast once a week, Spears decided that she also wanted tohelp serve the community thathas meant so much to her overthe years and decided to writea letter to Mayor Suratt.Spears explained that shewould love the opportunity toAlways Fresh, Hot and Tasty12 mixedPiecesBeer SpecialsMiller LiteBudweiserBud LightMiller LiteCoorsCoors LightBudweiserBud Light Ralph Kittenbeil, DexterLeleux, Janice Morris, JerryMorris, David Silvernail,Cecil Wells, and Renée Wellswas placed in the Museum.The program featured historical items from the Museum in a show-and-tellpresentation with stories andpictures by Cecil and RenéeWells.20492249 tax5 FREE Rolls386-2100Cigarette Specials 59Marlboro17We Sell Pre-Paid CardsSending & Receiving1240 N 5th St.Silsbeeserve the city in any group orcommittee that was in need ofsomeone.About one month later anda lot sooner than she anticipated, Spears received a callfrom Suratt explaining that aposition within the LumbertonCity Council had become vacant with the resignation ofCouncilman Andy Kelley."I was so excited! I didn'tknow all the details but I knewthat it would be a great andunexpected opportunity."Spears attended her firstcouncil meeting as a councilmember the Monday beforeThanksgiving and found herself in awe with excitement asthe meeting got underway.She may be just learning theropes as a first time councilmember but Spears alreadyhas many hopes and dreams tobetter the city she serves. Sheis very interested in the newFM 421 park and hopes topromote family activity daysto bring people out to the park.Also at the top of her list iseducation and helping to makethe schools within the city thebest they can be."I have a lot of ideas and I'mnot sure of what all the agendas hold, I just know that Iwant to be a part of it!"Spears is not sure if she willrun in the May election to secure a permanent seat on thecouncil and is just taking itone step at a time for now. Shehas promised to make the bestdecision for the city, the council, herself and her family.Spears continues to work asa substitute teacher whenneeded and also enjoys gardening, crafts, and teachingchildren's church.Spears is married to husband Clyde and the two have ason, Micah.Section 1, Page 3SmithgraduatesArmy basicsArmy National Guard Pvt.Gauge D. Smith has graduatedfrom basic combat training atFort Jackson located in Columbia, SC.During the nine weeks oftraining, the soldier studiedthe Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and receivedinstruction and practice inbasic combat skills, militaryweapons, chemical warfareand bayonet training, drill andceremony, marching, riflemarksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading,field tactics, military courtesy,military justice system, basicfirst aid, foot marches, andfield training exercises.Smith is the son of Tina andChristopher Smith of Silsbee.He is a 2013 graduate ofSilsbee High School.Citizen Pulsar SeikoFranks

Page 4, Section 1THE SILSBEE BEE www.silsbeebee.comWednesday, December 11, 2013Freedom to celebrate ChristmasGifts For TheGardener’s On Your List Christmas Gift Baskets Beautiful Dressed Poinsettias2 gal Citrus TreesMerry Christmas6776 HWY 418Silsbee385-4892Mon-Sat 8:30-5Sunday 1-5At This Special Time Of YearFrom the office of StateRep. James WhiteThis holiday season, a newstate law is in effect clarifyingthat public school administrators, teachers, students, andparents are free to celebrateChristmas and other traditional winter holidays withouthaving to worry about beingthe target of a frivolous lawsuit.In recent years, someschools have replaced theirChristmas tree with a “holidaytree” and banned the practiceof wishing others a merryChristmas in an effort to avoidoffending those who do notcelebrate this holiday andmight otherwise bring a lawsuit against the school for promoting a certain religion.“These actions are not onlyridiculous to common sensebut also contrary to our FirstAmendment rights,” said Rep.White. “This law formalizesestablished Supreme Courtprecedent regarding the FirstAmendment and affirms itsprotections for free speechand religious expression. I amproud to have helped pass itbecause it provides SoutheastTexans the assurance that theycan celebrate Christmas andother cherished holidays atschool as they would anywhere else.”Specifically, the law provides that: A school district may educate students about the historyof traditional winter celebrations, and allow students anddistrict staff to offer traditionalgreetings regarding the celebrations, including "MerryChristmas,""HappyHanukkah," and "happy holidays." A school district may display on school propertyscenes or symbols associatedwith traditional winter celebrations, including a menorahor a Christmas image such asa nativity scene or Christmastree, if the display includes aGLAZETo all the fine people and outstandingbusinesses who make Lumberton a great placeto live, work and play.To Chief Bobby Simonson and all the volunteersand paid staff of Lumberton Fire & EMS.To Mayor Don Surratt, our City Councilmen,City Manager, and all the city employees.Thank YouMay God Bless each and every one of you;May he watch over you; May He protect you as you serve. The Directors and Stafften to statements made byDrake’s friends Allen Field,Brianna Henry, and Drake’mother, Carolyn Mitchell.“Curtis Glaze’s family canstill see their son or writehim,” Mitchell said on thestand during her final statement. “All I have is a grave tosee my son.”Glaze showed no remorseduring the course of the trialuntil the waning moments ofhis life sentence in prison verdict was read, when he put hishead down to sob and slam hisfist against the table.According to those that testified, Glaze and his cousinJoshua Glaze, borrowed awhite Dodge Durango to pursue and chase down a trucktraveling down Glaze Road onthe evening of Nov. 14, 2012.Joshua reportedly was thedriver of the vehicle that belonged to a friend, Joel Heathman, who lived in the vicinityCompare Our RatesCall Us ForAuto Insurance Competitive Prices Flexible Payment Plans Quality Insurance companiesscene or symbol of more thanone religion, or one religionand at least one secular sceneor symbol. A display relating to a traditional winter celebrationmay not include a messagethat encourages adherence toa particular religious belief.More information about thislaw may be found at .Representative White islooking forward to joiningother Southeast Texans in celebrating this holiday seasonand would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.From Section 1, Page 1of the Glaze men.According to Joshua’s girlfriend at the time, MalloryWood, the two asked her to goalong with Curtis’ 3-year oldson.Wood told jurors thatJoshua stopped at the end of aroadway to their home at thecorner of Glaze Road waitingfor the truck to pass in front ofthem. Wood also explainedthat Curtis felt like “they didn’t belong on this road.”She explained that she keptCurtis’ son occupied as theDurango turned to chase downthe truck at a high rate ofspeed. The truck was occupiedby driver Brian Drake, Jr.,Fields, and Henry.Joshua chased the truckdown Texas 326 off of GlazeRoad and according to Wood,Curtis pulled out a rifle andbegan shooting at the truck.She did not know how manytimes he shot the gun.One of the bullets hit theback windshield driver side,penetrating the driver headrest before striking Drake inthe neck.Casings found around thearea of the shooting turned upfrom a 30-06 rifle.Field took the stand and toldjurors “I felt like I was beinghunted.” He had known Drake2 years prior to the incidentand became good friends.After Glaze shot the truck,they left the scene to drop offWood and Curtis’ son at theirresidence, known as “granny’splace” on Glaze Road.Wood said that both Glazemen wanted to go back to thetruck, “to see what was done.”According to Field andHenry, they hid in the woodsas the Glaze boys yelled atthem before authorities arrived, at which point, they left.“I didn’t know what washappening,” Henry told jurors.“I was in shock, scared andterrified. Brian was my bestfriend.”Wood, who is the mother ofJoshua’s child, told jurors thatshe called her father and stepmother in Houston to get herbecause she feared that shemay be in trouble. Accordingto her, she said that the parentsmay have only known abouther child through word ofmouth, who was 5 months atthe time.While Wood waited atgranny’s place for the Glazemen, she says she receivedtwo phone calls. One fromCurtis’ friend Natasha Hicks,and another from Joshua,using a different cell phone.Wood testified that she wasscared and initially lied to authorities as to the incident ofthe story.“I was scared for my daughter and who would have custody,” Hicks told lawyers. “Iwas afraid she would be takento CPS if I were to be incarcerated.”During the trial on Wednesday, jurors watched the interrogation video of JoshuaGlaze, who went through allthe emotions of anger and fatigue in a time lapse of hoursat the Hardin County Sheriff’soffice the night of the murder.Glaze was questioned byCaptain Gary Spears and Sgt.Billy Malone for hours beforeconfessing that Curtis was theshooter while he drove theDurango.He denied any other guns inthe vehicle at the time.During the investigation, officers found the weapon hiding in “granny’s” car.Defense attorney BrianLaine asked Wood about anincident prior to the shootingwith a “mule” ATV, in whichshe explained that both Joshuaand Curtis stole parts off of it.Thomas Lacey, correctionsofficer at Hardin County jail,told jurors on the stand, thathe heard what sounded likeCurtis saying “I got” or“capped that (expletive),”while on the phone during thebooking process.During testimony on Fridayfor the sentencing phase,Hardin County DA DavidSheffield questioned CurtisGlaze’s past history with several incidents that involved assault and criminal mischief.Images of Brian Drake weredisplayed on a screen throughsome of the testimony. CurtisGlaze rarely looked up.Glaze could be eligible forparole in 30 years. A trial forJoshua Glaze, who is chargedwith murder, is set to begin onJan. 21, 2013.“I really don’t know who Iam anymore,” Mitchell said.“I still drive Brian’s truck because it is all I have left closeto me. This destroyed mylife.”Head Start in Kountze New LoveMinistrytaking applicationsMET Head Start in Kountzeis currently accepting registration for the 2013-2014 schoolyear from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.at 1565 South Pine Street inKountze.Head Start is a program forlow income families with children who have disabilities.MET Head Start is a FREEprogram for children ages 3-5years old. Free meals are provided for enrolled childrenand social services and casemanagement is available forall families enrolled.Also available are referraland resource services to meetfamily needs and transportation for children to and fromHead Start.For more information,please contact MET HeadStart in Kountze at 409-2463808.Watch for the Silsbee BeeChristmas Edition on Dec. 18Antiques and CollectiblesSALESHours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-4Thru-Out The Store Furniture SetsEast Lake & VictorianDesk-Bookshelf-ChairTable & ChairsChina CabinetsQueen Sleigh BedRoll Top DeskCALL US FOR A QUOTE ON ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDSCravens Insurance Agency510 North 5th St.385-2854 or 1-800-286-2854Carey GeorgasRob Georgaswww.cravensinsurance.com Quilts Glassware& MoreDon’t Forget To ComeBy For Hot Cider!418 N 4th St Silsbee(Across from Farmers Funeral Home)hostingMiracleHealingNew Love Ministries and Min.Fay Williams are hosting a Miracle Healing Service Saturday,Dec. 21 beginning at 2 p.m.The service will be held at theTurkey Creek Baptist Church located at 1600 Wallisville Road inLiberty.Many are being healed, hearing and sight restored, deliverances are taking place by thepower of God.Everyone is welcome to attend.For more information, please call936-336-2846.RescuedFORGIVEN & RESTOREDOver 30 BoothsExtended ChristmasHours Tues-Sat 9-6Market OnThe Square155 E Ave HDowntown SilsbeeHand-painted unique furnitureHand-painted signsEVERYTHINGWith Special Gift for FIRST 20 Customers with purchasesCall for a quote.Kelly Martin, Owner/Artist185 E Ave H Silsbee

Wednesday, December 11, 2013THE SILSBEE BEE www.silsbeebee.comSection 1, Page 5Longtime business owner laid to rest FRANK’S JEWELRYBy Andrea Whitneyreporter@silsbeebee.comWayne Boddie, a lifelongresident of Silsbee and longtime business owner, was laidto rest this past Tuesday,

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