THE BEST In Orange County

THE BEST IN ORANGE COUNTY 2018 PEOPLE

PLACES

FOOD

READERS’ CHOICE

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Thank You Orange County!

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CONGRATULATIONS! Voted Reader’s Choice Awards in Orange County

Dr. Michael Shahan BEST BOSS

Bobbi Miller BEST COLLEGE PROFESSOR

$25 DOLLAR OPTICAL - Pg. 24

JOHNSON’S CONVENIENT MINI STOR - Pg. 24

ACCENT CARPET - Pg. 28

JUDICE’S CAJUN CAFE - Pg. 25

ALLEN’S COLLISION CENTER - Pg. 20

KIM’S EYELASHES AND MORE - Pg. 26

AMY’S ELITE DANCE FORCE - Pg. 21

LAMAR STATE COLLEGE - ORANGE - Pg. 3

AUNT RONI’S CLIP AND CARE - Pg. 30

LANMARK STAFFING - Pg. 14

BAKER’S TRANSMISSION - Pg. 19

LICATINO’S COLLISION CENTER - Pg. 28

BATTERY WAREHOUSE - Pg. 20

LOOKIN’ GOOD - Pg. 22

BBQ DEPOT - Pg. 22

LUCY’S - Pg. 26

BEST DAY SPA - Pg. 9

LUIGI’S ITALIAN GRILL - Pg. 13

BILL NICKUM STATE FARM - Pg. 18

LUTCHER THEATER - Pg. 27

BRICK AND BARLEY - Pg. 9

MELLO PLUMBING - Pg. 6

BRIDGE CITY LOCK & KEY - Pg. 30

MID-AMERICA MORTGAGE - Pg. 25

BRIDGE CITY STATE BANK - Pg. 23

MIKE MAZZOLA INS.AGENCY - Pg. 20

BROWN HEARING AID CENTER - Pg. 28

MOWERS, TRACTORS INC. - Pg. 13

CARYN’S BAKERY - Pg. 2

NINE+ WEDDINGS - Pg. 27

CATO’S FASHIONS - Pg. 30

OFF TO NEVERLAND TRAVEL - Pg. 30

CECIL ATKISSION TOYOTA - Pg. 32

OHAINWEB.COM - Pg. 20

CHADWICK ROBISON ATTORNEY - Pg. 12

ORANGE COUNTY URGENT CARE - Pg. 26

CHILD’S BUILDING SUPPLY - Pg. 5

ORANGE FAMILY EYE CARE - Pg. 11

COTTAGE CUTTINGS - Pg. 30

ORANGE STATIONER - Pg. 28

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES - Pg. 18

R & R AUTO - Pg. 29

COWBOY CHURCH - Pg. 6

RAMBO OUTDOORS - Pg. 30

DAVID CAGLE - Pg. 7

RAY’S PAWN SHOP - Pg. 29

DEAN T CROOKS COUNTY JUDGE - Pg. 26

RED’S DISCOUNT LIQUOR - Pg. 23

DEBBIE BULLS - Pg. 29

RIKENJAKS BREWING COMPANY - Pg. 7

DEBBIE’S GOLD GEM - Pg. 21

RUDESEAL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC - Pg. 29

DR. KYLE M. WALKER - Pg. 20

SABINE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - Pg. 10

DUNAWAY LAW OFFICE - Pg. 29

SABINE RIVER FORD - Pg. 2

DUPUIS TIRE & SERVICE - Pg. 21

SETMA - Pg. 13

EDNA JORGENSEN - Pg. 29

SHERWIN WILLIAMS - Pg. 20

ELIZABETH’S HIDDEN TREASURES - Pg. 13

SPANKY’S RESTAURANT - Pg. 31

FARMERS MERCANTILE - Pg. 31

ST MARY’S SCHOOL - Pg. 24

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK - Pg. 15

STEIRMAN WHITFIELD & CO - Pg. 22

FLIPPER’S SKIN FLIX - Pg. 23

THE CRAWFISH HOLE - Pg. 19

FRIEDECK’S - Pg. 29

THE DETAIL SHOP HAIRCUTS - Pg. 13

GILBEAUX’S - Pg. 22

THE HORSEMAN STORE - Pg. 12

GUBERS - Pg. 24

THE HUT - Pg. 29

H. MICHAEL SHUPP CPA - Pg. 27

TIGER ROCK ORANGE - Pg. 19

HANNAH SIMMONS - Pg. 31

TINGLER PAINT AND DRYWALL - Pg. 28

HARRY’S APPLIANCE - Pg. 8

TOMMY GUNN - Pg. 14

HORIZONS DANCE & GYM - Pg. 8

TRU COLORS - Pg. 25

INNOVATIVE AIR SOLUTIONS - Pg. 4

WANDA RAYBURN-GALET - Pg. 20

J SCOTT’S AFLORIST - Pg. 4

WIENERSCHNITZEL - Pg. 23

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W E VO T E O U R CU ST O M E R S #1

J SCO T T S A FLO R I ST VOTED BE ST FLOWER SHOP

THANK YOU Orange County For Voting Innovative Air Solutions the BEST AC & Heat Service

2435 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Orange, TX • 409-233-7776 • www.i-airsolutions.com

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THANK YOU ORANGE!

Best Building Supplies • Best Hardware Store Since 1968!

3704 N 16th St • 886-4600

SERVING YOU FOR 50 YEARS • 1968 - 2018!

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THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY!

BEST PASTOR DALE LEE

BEST BAND COWBOY CROSS BAND

673 FM 1078 • Orange, Texas 77632

For More Info Call 409-718-0269

BEST CHURCH COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

Youth Rodeo Friday August 3rd - 6:30PM @ The Cowboy Church Arena Sanctioned Rodeo - September 7th - 8th Sunday services start at 10:30 a.m.

Thank You Orange County for Voting Us BEST PLUMBER

Mello Plumbing • New Construction • Remodeling • Drain & Sewer Cleaning • Repairs & Parts

• Water Heater Sales/Service • Texas Certified Installer of Sewer Facilities • Gas Lines - Repaired

Residential • Commercial 410. Broad, Orange, TX 77630

409-886-1383

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Reader’s Choice

BEST

Law Enforcement Officer

David Cagle Constable • Precinct Two Orange County

Thank You!

Orange Leader Readers

Best Brewing Company Best Sports Bar Best French Fries 18635 IH 10, unit 1000 • Vidor, Texas (409) 233-2058 rikenjaks.com

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BEST PLACE NEW & USED APPLIANCES

BUY GET IIT TODAY, T TOD AY!

HARRY’S

Since 1963

APPLIANCE & SERVICE, INC. l Loca Freelivery De

302 N. 10th St., Orange

(409) 886-4111

Your Complete Kitchen Appliance Center LEADING BRANDS, LOW PRICES!

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Bottom Row is Candice Steele, Thuy Le Gardner, Harley Hebert, Sara Frederick, Jerad Harris, Second Row: Amanda Josephson, Natalie Rivera, James Brumley, Top Row; Tim Amodeo and missing Barbara Brumley

Pam and Faron Wilson

THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY FOR YOUR VOTING US THE BEST BAR, NIGHTCLUB & COLDEST BEER

2614 Lutcher Drive in Orange. 409-330-4345

Thank You Orange County

Best Day Spa in Orange County!

Best Massage Therapist- DeeDee Viator

1055 Texas Ave in Bridge City 409-313-6544

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BEST OPTOMETRIST – Vincent Lam, OD

Discover Amazing Eye Doctors & Designer Eyewear at Orange Family Eye Care

2401 N 16th St, Orange, TX 77630 Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm • Fri 8:00am - 1:00pm • Sat - Sun CLOSED

orangefamilyeyecare.com

409-886-2292

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BEST Personal Injury Attorney

Chadwick G. Robison Attorney at Law

“Thank you Orange County for your support. I look forward to handling all of your future legal needs!”

(P) 409-883-CHAD (2423) (F) 409-883-2424 805 Henderson Ave. • Orange chad@setexaslaw.com • www.setexaslaw.com

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FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR 2018 READER’S CHOICE

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR READER’S

Best Italian Restaurant and Best Pizza “Where you are treated like family” 409-886-3000 3105 Edgar Brown Dr. Orange, TX

409-886-3000

Elizabeth’s HIDDEN TREASURES R E S A L E

2209 Texas Ave Bridge City, TX

Thank You Orange County for Voting Us

Best Antiques Best Collectibles Best Resale Shop Best Furniture Best Sales Person

Elizabeth & Dewayne Mitchell

THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY FOR YOUR VOTES AS:

Best Family Practitioner Libby Green Best Medical Assistant Rachel LeBlanc

BEST PLACE NEW MOWERS AND TRACTORS

409-313-6580

Thank You Orange County for voting us the Best Hair Salon .

STARTING AT $4,699

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“The right employee, the right job, right now.”

BEST STAFFING AGENCY

Nicole Oliver, Jo Lynn Mullen, Lana Fillyaw, Tammy Miller, Susan Irwin, Mandy Bishop 1002 GREEN AVE, ORANGE • (409) 886-7676 • www.lanmarkstaffing.com

Tommy Gunn

ATTORNEY AT LAW

202 S. Border St. 409.882.9990

Thank You Orange County for your confidence and your votes six years & counting!

Serving Orange Since 1976

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Few Things are as Rewarding as Pleasing Our Customers.

But Winning “Best Bank” Comes Close!

All of us at First Financial Bank are so proud and honored to be named “Best Bank” in Orange County.

We can’t begin to thank you enough for this recognition – it means so much.

And rest assured – we will continue to strive to earn your business and respect by delivering the highest levels of personal, professional service in every aspect of our bank. After all, you say it’s what we do best!

Thank you again, from each of us at First Financial Bank for honoring us with the following awards:

Best Bank Civic Leader - Kim Dickerson Stop in and see for yourself what First Financial Bank can do for you.

YOU FIRST | 409-221-6105

FFIN.com

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2018 Orange Leader Reader’s Choice Winners Best Places

Best Places (continued)

Best Places (continued)

Best People (continued)

A/C & Heat Service - Innovative Air Solutions Antiques - Elizabeth’s Hidden Treasures Apartment Complex - Sunset Grove Apartments Appliances-New – Harry’s Appliance Appliances-Used - Harry’s Appliance Auto Dealer-New - Cecil Atkission Toyota Auto Dealer-Used - Cecil Atkission Toyota Auto Loan – MCT Credit Union Auto Paint Job – Allen’s Collision Auto Parts - NAPA R&R Auto Parts Auto Repair - Deans Automotive Bail Bonds - Troy Shelton Bait – Rambo Outdoors Bakery - Caryn’s Bakery Bank - 1st Financial Bank Bar - Brick & Barley Batteries- Boat - Battery Warehouse Batteries-Auto - Battery Warehouse Batteries-Golf Cart - Battery Warehouse Beauty Shop – Lookin’ Good Body Shop - Licatino’s Collision Center Bridal Shop – NINE+ Building Supplies – Child’s Building Supply Car wash – Boogies - Orange Catering - BBQ Depot Cellular Phone Store - Verizon Cheerleading School – Horizons Dance & Gymnastics Center Children’s Wear - Millie Kids Church - Cowboy Church of Orange Civic Club - Orange Lion’s Club Collectibles - Elizabeth’s Hidden Treasure Community Festival/Event - Orange Lion’s Club Charity Carnival Computers/Supplies - Walmart County Attractions - Lutcher Theatre Credit Union - Sabine FCU Custom Design-Decals - TruColors Custom Design-Embroidery - TruColors Custom Design-Gifts - TruColors Custom Design-Monogramming - TruColors Custom Design-Signs - TruColors Custom Design-T-Shirts - TruColors Custom Designs-Vinyl - TruColors Dance School – Amy’s Elite Dance Force Day Spa - Best Day Spa Bridge City Daycare – Kidz World Doughnuts - Snowflakes Dry Cleaner - Reliable - Bridge City Emergency Care - Orange County Urgent Care Equipment Rental - C&R Vidor Event Planner – NINE+ Event Supplier – NINE+ Eyeglasses - $25 Optical Feed Store - Farmers Mercantile Fishing Tackle – Rambo Outdoors Floor Coverings - Accent Carpet Flower Shop - J SCOTTS AFLORIST Fresh Seafood - Main St Seafood Furniture – Elizabeth’s Hidden Treasure Gift Shop - Pink Rooster Golf Course - Sunset Grove Gun Shop - Four Seasons Gymnastics School – Horizons Dance & Gymnastics Center Hair Salon - The Detail Shop Haircuts Hardware Store - Childs Ace

Health Club/Gym - Planet Fitness Hearing Aids - Brown Hearing Center Home Builder – Duhon Designer Home & Remodeling Home Improvement Loan - Sabine FCU Hunting Equipment - Precision Archery Jewelry - Debbie’s Gold Gem Landscape/Grounds Maintenance – Freys Landscaping Lawn and Garden Products – Friedeck’s Garden Center Lawnmower Dealer – Mowers, Tractors Inc. Liquor Store – Red’s Liquor Store Live Entertainment - Dragon Lady Airboats Manicure - Le Nails- Bridge City Martial Arts School - Tiger Rock - Orange Member Services – Sabine FCU Men’s Wear - Stage Mortgage Lender - Mid America Mortgage Motel/Hotel - Best Western - Hwy 62 Motorcycle Dealer - Triple L Honda Nightclub - Brick & Barley Nursing Home – Pinehurst Nursing and Rehab Office Supplies - Orange Stationer Oil Change – Dupuis Tire & Service Center Paint and Supplies - Sherwin Williams Party Supplies – Nine+ Pawn Shop - Rays Pawn Shop Pedicure - Renee Lilyquist Pest Control – Bill Clark Pet Boarding - Aunt Roni’s Clip & Care Pharmacy/Drug - Family Pharmacy - Mauriceville Picture/ framing – Friedeck’s Garden Center Place to Meet Friends - Tiger Rock - Orange Plant Nursery - Cottage Cuttings Plumbing Supplies – ACE - Vidor Portable Buildings – Friedeck’s Garden Center Real Estate Office - Countryland Properties Resale Shop - Elizabeth’s Hidden Treasures Restaurant - Spanky’s Bar & Grill School- High School - Orangefield School- Intermediate - Orangefield School-Elementary - St Mary’s School-Middle School - Orangefield Shoe Repair - Romanos Sporting goods - Walmart Sports Bar – Rikenjaks Brewing Company - Vidor Staffing Agency – Lanmark Staffing Storage Facility - Climate Control - Johnson Storage Facility – Johnson Mini Storage Sunglasses - Burkes Supermarket - Brookshire Brothers Tanning Salon - Florida Tans Tax Preparation – H. Michael Shupp, C.P.A Tires – Dupuis Tire & Service Center Tractor Dealer – Mowers, Tractors Inc. Transmission Repair – Bakers Transmission Truck Accessories - Walmart Truck Dealer- Used - Sabine River Ford Truck Dealer-New - Sabine River Ford Tuxedo Rental – Suki’s Bridal Urgent Care – Orange County Urgent Care Vinyl Supplies - Mellybeth Website Design - OhainWEB.com Wedding Caterer - Frosted Weight Loss - Orange County Urgent Care Western Wear – Horseman’s Store

Women’s Wear – Cato Work Boots – Horseman’s Store Wrecking service – Gilbeaux’s Towing

Carpenter - Mike Ford Chiropractor – Dr. Rudeseal Civic Leader - Kim Dickerson (President Lions Club) Club President - Angie Smith (Catholic Daughters) Coach - Cornel Thompson (WOS) College Professor - Bobbi Miller (LSC-O) Competitive Dance Team - Amy’s Elite Dance Force Cook - Damon Claybar Dance Instructor - Amy White (Amy’s Elite Dance Force) Dental Assistant - Tesha Glick Dentist – Dr. Kyle Walker Doctor- Family Practice – Dr. Calvin Parker Doctor- Internal Medicine - Marian Chin Hah Doctor-Dermatologist - Dr. Edward Collins Doctor-Ophthalmologist - Dr. Peter Cass Doctor-Pediatrician - Dr. Jamie Waldrep Elected Official - Dean Crooks (Orange County Judge) Electrician - Jason McGee Electrolysis Electrologist - Wanda Rayburn-Galliet (A Cut Above) Eyelashes - Kim Pelloat Family Practitioner - Libby Green (Dr. Cox) Firefighter - Ryan Cobb Floral Design - Terri Scarborough (Nine+) Florist - Sherry (Trendz) Hair Stylist - Wendy Skinner (Innovations) Insurance Agent - Bill Nickum Interior Decorator - Edna Jorgensen Investment Broker - George Mortimer Jeweler - Debbie’s Gold Gem Law Enforcement Officer - David Cagle (Constable Pct #2) Local Band - Cowboy Cross Band (Cowboy Church) Local Sports Announcer - Chad Jenkins Locksmith - Billy (Bridge City Lock & Key) Makeup Artist - Hannah Simmons Massage Therapist - Dee Dee Viator Medical Assistant - Rachel Leblanc (Dr. Cox) Mortgage Loan Originator - Christine Pervan (Mid America Mortgage) Nail Technician - Renee Lilyquist Nurse - Debbie Bulls Nurse Practitioner - Molly Schilling Optometrist - Orange Family Eye Care Painter/Contractor - Steve Tingler Pastor/Priest - Dale Lee (Cowboy Church) Pet Groomer - Aunt Roni’s Clip & Care Pharmacist - Bobby (Family Pharmacy Bridge City) Pharmacy Tech - Reba Siau (Family Pharmacy Mauriceville) Photographer - Stump Weatherford Plumber – Bill Mello Postal Carrier - Nikki Shilo Principal - Zack Gunn Real Estate Agent - Wilma Horner Roofer - Ricky Scarborough Sales Person - Elizabeth Mitchell School Teacher - Laruen Tant Secretary - Jackie LaFleur (State Farm) Tattoo Artist – Flipper Doolittle Travel Agent - Robin Kelloge (Off to Neverland Travel) Truck Salesman - Will Gill (Cecil Atkission Toyota) Veterinarian – Kathleen Kennedy Waiter - Austin Moore Waitress - Laurie Searles (Old Orange Cafe) Wedding Planner – Nine+ - Terri Scarborough

Best Food BBQ – The Hut Best Buffet - Mazzios Best Lunch – Tico’s Cuban Cafe Biscuits/Rolls - Tuffys Boudain – Robert’s Meat Market & Steakhouse Breakfast – Judice’s Cajun Cafe Brewery – Rikenjaks Brewing Company - Vidor Business Lunch – Lucy’s Cajun Restaurant - Judice’s Cajun Cafe Catfish - Blue Birds Fish Camp Chicken – Danny’s Chicken Fried Steak - Southern Charm Chili – Spanky’s Bar & Grill Coldest Beer - Brick & Barley Crawfish – The Crawfish Hole Cup of Coffee - Elements Desserts - Lucy’s Dining Atmosphere - Old Orange Cafe Drive Through - The Hut Fajitas – Roberts Meat Market & Steak House Fast Food - Whataburger French Fries – Rikenjaks Brewing Company - Vidor Gumbo - Spanky’s Bar & Grill Hamburgers - Blue Birds Fish Camp Home Delivery - Gubers Hot Dogs - Wienerschnitzel Ice Cream/Yogurt - Dairy Queen Italian - Luigi’s Italian Grill Margarita - Mi Casa Mexican Grill Mexican food – Two Amigos Mexican Restaurant Oriental – Ming’s Buffet Pick Up/Delivery - Gubers Pizza – Luigi’s Italian Grill Red Beans and Rice – Lucy’s Ribs - The Hut Salad Bar - Spanky’s Bar & Grill Sandwiches - Subway Seafood - Spanky’s Bar & Grill Steaks – Spanky’s Bar & Grill Supermarket Deli - Kroger

Best People Accountant - Jane Whitfield - Steirman-Whitfield & Company, P.C. Attorney- Probate/Wills - Tommy Gunn Attorney-Civil - Tommy Gunn Attorney-Criminal - Chad Robison Attorney-Divorce/Family - Tommy Gunn Attorney-Personal Injury - Chad Robison Attorney-Real Estate - Jim Dunaway Auto Salesperson - Eugene Gill - Cecil Atkission Toyota Auto Technician - Leroy Bergeron - Cecil Atkission Toyota Bank Teller - Chase Will – 5Point Credit Union Banker - Chris Kovatch – Bridge City Bank- Orange Barber - Ray LeLeaux – Bridge City Beautician - Laurie Hymen Boss – Dr. J. Michael Shahan (LSC-O) Captain - Sallie Haynes

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BEST INSURANCE AGENTS State Farm Nickum Agencies Bridge City: 409-735-3595 Vidor: 409-769-5422

BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE

Stephen Gault- Broker/Owner, Wilma Horner- Broker, Amanda Burks, Heather Oldbury, Leah DeVries, Lisa Hardy, Vince Atkinson, Stephen Hudnall, Not Pictured Magen Wright 12192 Hwy 62 N. Orange, TX 77632 +1 409.745.1115 - Office +1 409.745.3478 - Fax

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Wilma Horner

Office Locations: Bridge City: 409-792-5200 • Mauriceville: 409-745-1115 • Buna: 409-792-5337

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THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY FOR VOTING

23,000 STUDENTS IN 30 STATES

THE CRAWFISH HOLE AS THE BEST CRAWFISH The Crawfish Hole 405 Parkside Place Drive Behind Bridge City Little League Field & Crossfit

409-313-6013 Re-opening in January at the Same Location! Follow Us On Facebook!

TKDTEXAS.COM

Best Martial Arts Academy & Best Places to Meet Friends ORANGE 2318 LUTCHER 886.9044

The Best for 2018 TRANSMISSION REPAIR AND SERVICE

BEAUMONT 3803 CALDER 838.6667

Thank you Orange County for your continued Support.

Proudly serving you for 35 Years.

Don Freeman • Greg Freeman • Jeff Freeman bakerstrans83@gmail.com

404 West Green @ 3rd Street Orange, TX 77630

(409) 886-4089

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Thank You Orange County!

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Wanda Rayburn-Gallet

Certified Professional Electrologist Permanent Hair Removal - 36 Years Experience

JACKIE LAFLEUR BEST SECRETARY

BEST Electrologist A Cut Above Hair Salon & Clinic

Mike Mazzola

INSURANCE AGENCY 827 Strickland Dr. in Orange

1701 Strickland Drive Orange, TX 409-883-7500

BEST DENTIST!

POWERING YOUR WORLD 1111 N. 16TH 886-0800

Dr. Kyle M. Walker, DDS 1402 W Park Ave, Orange

Thank You!

BEST WEBSITE DESIGN

BATTERY WAREHOUSE ORANGE

BEST BATTERIES! Auto • Boat • Golf Cart

(409) 883-8887

Marine • Auto • Industrial • Golf Cart • Wheelchair • Deer Feeder

THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY FOR VOTING US ‘BEST BAKERY’

BEST AUTO PAINT Allen’s Collision Repair, Inc. Stephen Allen - Owner Phone (409) 786-1904 • Fax (409) 786-1900 6145 N. Hwy 105 • Vidor www.allenscollision.com

A Job Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Well!

1302 N. 16th St. Orange

409-883-5616 409-313-6573

Bakery

Caryn Odom Owner

605 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City, TX 77611 carynm0513@gmail.com

Paint Store

BEST PAINT SUPPLIES & PAINT STORE

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1640 Texas Ave. Bridge City (409) 735-6149 Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30 • Sat 10-3:00 DOWNLOAD OUR

APP

Thank you Orange County for voting us ‘Best Jewelry Store & Jeweler’ WE GIVE GOD THE GLORY

Debbie & Bugs Crews

WE BUY GOLD!

Thank You Orange County for Voting Us Best Oil Change & Best Tires

DUPUIS TIRE & SERVICE CENTER 2490 TEXAS AVENUE BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS 77611

409-735-5334 409-735-2326 Earl - Owner 409-313-2894

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THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY FOR VOTING US THE BEST ACCOUNTANT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Individual & Business Taxes Accounting Services

STEIRMAN-WHITFIELD

Audits

COMPANY, P.C.

109 CAMELLIA, ORANGE • 409.883.3350

LOOKIN’ GOOD

Thank You Orange County for your votes as the Best Wrecker Service.

SALON & DAY SPA

Gilbeaux’s Towing & Transportation Inc. 16527 Hwy 62 S. • Orange, TX 77630 (409) 886-0007 Office (409) 883-3030 Fax

BEST CATERING Big or Small We Do It All!!!

“Dining in or gettin’ it to go, the ONLY place you need to know, is the...Bar-B-Que, Depot, Inc.” WWW.BEAUTY-WORKS .COM/SALON/LOOKINGOOD.ASP

SUPERSTAR PAUL BURCH MANAGING PARTNER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

ANTIQUES & MORE 3711 N . 16TH ST. ORANGE, TX 77632

PH: 409.883.3615 CELL: 409.670.9283

Bar-B-Que Depot 110 Old Hwy 90 East • Vidor 769-8555

10:30am - 8:00pm Monday - Saturday • Closed Sunday

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Thank You Orange County for Voting Chris Kovatch- Best Banker

BEST TATTOO ARTIST AWARD WINNING ARTISTS RECOGNIZED AS THE CLEANEST STUDIO IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Orange Branch Staff pictured above: Breanna Lacour, Bonnie Perrodin, Chris Kovatch, Kathleen Lozano, Stacy Johnnie, Hailey James

Tuesday thru Saturday 2pm – 10pm

2 Locations to Serve You 57 Strickland Dr • Orange, TX 701 W Roundbunch Rd • Bridge City, TX

BridgeCityBank.com

PROFESSIONAL TATTOO & BODY PIERCING STUDIO 1060 TEXAS AVE BRIDGE CITY, TX 409-735-2119 flippersskinflix.com

BEST LIQUOR STORE

• Walk-ins Welcome • BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OUR FRIENDLY SOBER ARTISTS

Thank you Orange County!

Kegs • Margarita Machine Rental Wine • Micro Brews Cigars • Check Cashing

2948 N 16th St 883-4222

1201Green Ave 883-6208

6311 FM 1442 738-2400

Three convenient locations in Orange!

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Thank You for voting St. Mary’s Catholic School the BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Faith

Thank you to everyone for voting Johnson’s Mini Storage the BEST in Orange County!

Storage Facility & Climate Controlled Facility

YOUR vision, OUR focus.

ACE L P T BES O BUY S! T ASSE GL E Y E

You can get the designer look without paying the outrageous designer prices.

BEST HOME DELIVERY!

ORDER ONLINE @ WWW.GUBERSOFSETX.COM

Get $5 OFF Your First Order* USE THIS CODE*

Our friendly staff can get you set up in a great pair of single vision lenses for as low as $25 or bifocals for as low as $50.

$25 OPTICAL ORANGE 469-883-7200 2313 N 16TH

VIDOR 409-783-1800 20995 IH-10

LEADER Coupon valid with minimum $30 food total (Example 3 items in the cart at $10 a piece)

Download Our Free App gubersofsetx@gmail.com

409-209-9009

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BEST

MORTGAGE LENDER & LOAN OFFICER

Christine A. Pervan

Breakfast Cajun Restaurant We Greatly Appreciate Your Business!

2045 Texas Ave. • Bridge City, TX

409-313-6729

711 West Front Ave. Orange, TX Office: 409-600-2852 www.MidAmericaMortgage.com/Christine-Pervan Christine.Pervan@midAmericaMortgage.com

(409) 883-3223

Thank you for voting us THE BEST: Custom design Monogramming Decals Embroidery Signs Vinyl Gifts T-shirts

Also offer: shirts, labels & banners

www.trucolorsart.com

1201 N. Sixteenth St. Orange, Texas

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Thank You Orange County!

Cafe Best Emergency & Urgent Care Best Weight Loss Best Nurse Practitioner- Molly Schilling 220 Strickland Dr Orange, Texas (409) 330-4707 orangecountyurgentcare.com

Best Desserts Best Business Lunch Best Red Beans & Rice www.lucys-cafe.com 2488 MLK • Orange • 8833327

BEST: ELECTED OFFICIAL

Thank You Orange County for your Votes as the

Best Lashes

2070 Texas Ave Bridge City, Texas 77611 409-540-1833

THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY!

Political ad paid for by Pete Runnels. Treasurer to elect Dean T. Crooks Orange County Judge.

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Thank You Orange County for Voting us as the BEST: BRIDAL SHOP

EVENT SUPPLIER

PARTY SUPPLIES

WEDDING PLANNER

NINE+ Wedding Design, Event Planning & Rentals Terri Scarborough - Designer

PARTY PLANNER FLORAL DESIGN

by Terri Scarborough

408.882.4786 8480 Hwy 87 N • Orange, TX terri@nineplusweddings.com www.nineplusweddings.com

Mike, Maureen & Morgan Shupp Would like to Thank Orange County for Voting Us The Best Tax Preparation 1624 Strickland Drive in Orange.

409-883-6815

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BEST OFFICE SUPPLIES

Thank You Orange County for Voting Us as the Best Floor Coverings

Get What You Need, Locally, Delivered.

Tile, Wood, LVT & Carpet 701 W. Division Ave. Orange, TX 77630

409-886-3636

2498 M.L.K. Jr Dr, Orange, TX (409) 883-5652

BEST BODY SHOP

1001 Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 www.LICATINOSCOLLISION.com

409-238-5660

Best

BEST PAINT CONTRACTOR

Steve Tingler 409.474.1716

Complete Remodeling & Restoration 40 years experience TINGLER PAINT AND DRYWALL

The First Step in choosing the RIGHT Hearing Aid is

Choosing the RIGHT Company!

Submit your recipe to The Orange Leader to be featured in a special Holiday Cookbook to be included in the November 17, 2018 edition.

Ad Spaces are available! Contact Candi Trahan at 409-883-5209 candice.trahan@orangeleader.com

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FRIEDECK’S

RAY’S PAWN SHOP 3135 Texas Ave, Bridge City

409-735-4622

GARDEN CENTER

SIGN STATION • CUSTOM FRAME SHOP TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

Thank You For Voting Us BEST Picture/ framing BEST Portable Buildings BEST Lawn and Garden Products

Best Pawn Shop 2017 & 2018

200 N. Main • 409-769-1617 Monday – Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm Sundays Seasonally

Thank You Orange County for Voting

R & R Auto Supply, Inc. “Locally Owned since 1974”

AUTO & TRUCK PARTS

THE BEST AUTO PARTS ASE Certified Parts Professionals

NAPAonline.com

1900 MacArthur Drive Orange, TX 77630 409-886-2589 M-F 8-6 Sat 8-4

Thank You for Voting Debbie Bulls or the Best Nurse in Orange County.

SERVING ORANGE SINCE 1949

Thank you Orange County for voting us The Best

BBQ • Drive Thru • Ribs

1804 North 16th St. in Orange 409-883-8282

Thank You Mom for giving me Creative knowledge and Thank You Orange Texas for Voting the Best Interior Decorator.

Edna G. Jorgensen

BEST ATTORNEY – REAL ESTATE

RUDESEAL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, INC. 1312 PARK AVE • ORANGE, TX 77630 FAX: (409) 883-3108 8 -12, 2 - 5:00 MON - WED - FRI 8 - 12 TUE

RONALD W. RUDESEAL, D.C.

(409) 883-3942

JAMES R. DUNAWAY, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

110 Seventh Street, Orange, TX 77630

886-7453 jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

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Best Pet Groomer & Pet Boarding Aunt Roni’s Clip & Care 8117 State Hwy 87 Orange, TX 409-886-0870 & 409-724-9549

** Formerly Aunt Cole’s Clip & Care **

Thank You Orange County for Voting Us The Best in Women’s Wear

3109 EDGAR BROWN DR, WEST ORANGE, TX

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BEST FISHING TACKLE BEST BAIT Thank you to everyone for voting

The Best Plant Nursery Brightening your path one plant at a time…

(903) 539-0245 or (903) 539-5971

Best Locksmith in Orange County 155 ROBERTS AVE. BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS 77611

409-735-4424

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Thank You!

Voted BEST Feed Store - FARMER’S MERCANTILE

“Awesome feed and old times store. Cast iron pots and pans, and many things you can’t find anywhere else.” - Rena

Thank you Orange County for Voting Me as BEST Make-Up Artist!

Hannah Simmons

Book an Appt. Call 409-882-4213. Appts fill fast!!

Publish: August 25th Space Reservation: August 22nd

Restaurant • Chili • Steaks Gumbo • Salad Bar • Seafood

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When the products are similar, The dealer makes the difference.

NEW AUTO

USED AUTO

Thank you for choosing us as THE BEST place to buy a new or used auto in Orange County!

WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR EVEN IF YOU DON’T BUY OURS

2500 IH WEST ORANGE, TX 77632

Cecil

Toyota

www.ceciltoyota.com

(409) 883-8451

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT