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March 4-10, 2021 THE EXAMINER 3A
Southeast Texas sting nabs nine

Officers aim to crack down on business
By B. Scott McLendon
Staff Writer
A prostitution ploy performed by an

assemblage of law enforcement agencies
nabbed nine men looking to profit from or
buy sex in Jefferson County in the last
days of February, including three who
thought they were talking to children.
Detectives were additionally able to iden-
tify five victims of human trafficking in
the sex sting.
The coalition of departments included
city and county agencies from Jefferson,
Orange, Hardin, Chambers and McLennan
counties, as well as Beauregard Parish
Sheriff’s Office representatives from Lou-
isiana. Three of the nine men thought they
were purchasing sex from a minor, which
is a felony. Those men include Ryan
Brooks, 44, of Winnie; Cody Henry, 24, of
Beaumont and Chad Cracknell, 44, of
Lumberton. Cracknell Brooks Henry
“We are having major problems with all
these people soliciting children,” Jefferson Cracknell, Brooks and Henry attempted to purchase sex from a minor – which is a felony offense.
County District Attorney Bob Wortham
told The Examiner. “We’re going to put a
stop to it, come hell or high water.”
Five men were arrested thinking they There are varying levels of traffickers, are now out on bond, Sheriff Zena Ste- offend again. “Judges need to look at them-
were buying sex from adults. Terry Landry, according to Kim Hobbs Duchamp, who phens said, “No, they’ll have court dates selves in the mirror when making these
62, of Westlake, Louisiana; Jose Salinas, serves as the lead prosecutor of sex crimes just like everyone else. You have to remem- bonds because one of the worst crimes you
34, of Beaumont; Bertin Salas, 41, of at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s ber that we live in a country where every- can commit is to sexually assault a child.
Beaumont; Joshua Mouton, 31, of Beau- Office. Although his charge isn’t listed as one is innocent until proven guilty, so even As long as I’m DA, we’re going to be
mont and David Malonson, 28, of Beau- sex trafficking, “We definitely put (Gerard) though we believe that they’re guilty and fighting these cases. These criminals are
mont. Additionally, detectives arrested one in the trafficker camp,” she said. “For what have great evidence, we can’t hold peo- destroying children’s lives, you’re taking
man for promotion of prostitution, 29-year- we believe his involvement was that day, ple.” advantage of kids.”
old Troy Gerard of Beaumont. All nine that’s why he was charged that way.” “What’s to stop them?” Wortham posed Wortham said he’s looking into how his
men posted bond and were out on bail as of When asked whether the sheriff’s office rhetorically when asked whether he was office can work with local judges to
Monday, March 1. is watching the recently arrested men who concerned if the bailed-out suspects would increase bonds for those who attempt to
Salinas Malonson Mouton Landry Salas

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compares to murder. These people should Thanks to grants acquired by the Dis- danger to our community, to the victims According to Duchamp, the Beaumont
not be out on bond, according to the DA. trict Attorney’s office, local law enforce- we’ve already potentially identified? area had more than 100,000 more prosti-
A continuing ment officers have received training over Absolutely,” she said. “Are there things tution ads than Corpus Christi, a city more
the last two years on law enforcement can do as we continue than twice as populous. In fact, the only
operation “trauma-informed” pro- our investigation? Yes, there is. We’re city of comparable size that experiences
Local detectives cedures to enact during going to do everything we have control more prostituton is Midland.
placed ads on “known investigations. over.” “What we both have in common is the
prostitution sites” to Stephens and Duch- Local detectives partner with an orga- demand,” she explained. “For them out
attract buyers, as well as amp recalled seeing “hor- nization called Collective Liberty, which there, it’s the oil field. For us, it’s the
responding to traffickers’ rific” crimes against chil- provides law enforcement officers across plants and our infrastructure that we have;
ads to lure them into the dren or vulnerable peo- the country with data that helps them track it’s all the expansions we have going on.”
trap. Over two days, offi- ple, and it only makes online prostitution commerce. Through
cers were able to arrest them more dedicated to this organization, Jefferson County detec- Buying sex and behaving violently
nine Southeast Texas their cause. Stephens said tives can identify buyers by their phone According to a study presented at the
men attempting to pur- those atrocities spur her numbers to gather evidence on known or Psychologists for Social Responsibility’s
chase or sell sex after and all law enforcement suspected buyers. annual conference in 2011, sex-buyers
agreeing to meet with officers toward getting a “People’s phones tell us a lot,” she engaged in significantly more criminal
them at various places conviction. said. “If we get consent or a search war- activities than non-sex-buyers. Addition-
throughout Jefferson rant to search a buyer’s phone, there’s a ally, they were far more likely than non-
County, according to Ste- The previous lot of information in there that tells us sex-buyers to commit felonies, misde-
phens. sting’s status whether this person has done this before.” meanors, crimes that relate to violence
“We were focused on A nearly identical con- Something that data has made clear to against women, substance abuse-related
the demand side of pros- Gerard tingent of law enforce- local detectives is that prostitution ads in crimes, assault, crimes with weapons and
titution with this opera- ment agencies conjured the 409 area code don’t go without crimes against authority.
tion,” Duchamp said, “but the two go the same trap last October in Jefferson response for long. “And we do see that,” Duchamp said.
hand-in-hand. Without men willing to County, arresting 21 men who thought “Prostitution is an extremely dangerous
purchase sex, that demand, there would they were buying sex, including seven Sex crimes in the 409 business to be in. For those women and
not be traffickers out there exploiting who thought they would be meeting with “The data we consistently get when we children being forced to engage in prosti-
women and children and forcing them to minors. look at human trafficking is that our area tution by a trafficker, there is a lot of vio-
engage in prostitution.” “BPD has finished their investigation code, the 409 area code, has the fastest lence there. Even from sex-buyers, the
Beaumont Police Chief James Single- into all of them, and they have submitted response time in the state to ads once women are at a significant risk of being
tary told The Examiner that similar cross- those cases here to me,” Duchamp told they’re posted online,” Duchamp revealed. violently raped, assualted, choked, robbed
department operations will happen multi- The Examiner on March 2. “They’re wait- “When these undercover operations are … there’s just a lot of violence that goes
ple times a year with the goal of crunching ing on me to review them. I’m looking to done, we look at the data. We look at hand-in-hand with this. There’s a lot of
down on the prevalent practice. see whether I believe these are good cases when we posted the ad, compared to when people still of the mindset that prostitution
“Interstate 10 is a hotspot for these that we can prove beyond a reasonable the first response came in, so this is the is a victimless crime, and it’s not hurting
kinds of crimes,” Wortham said. “Between doubt. I’m making sure that law enforce- average response time. When you look anybody.
Houston, Beaumont and Lake Charles is ment has turned everything over to me.” across the state, we have the fastest “That is not the reality.”
one of the worst spots in the nation for this Among those arrested for soliciting
type of crime, and it’s embarrassing. I’m prostitution from a minor was Dr. Sadiq
not going to allow that to go on while I’m Ali, a 33-year-old Beaumont-based rheu-
in charge. If people want to do it, I hope matologist with an office on Fannin Street.
they like going to prison for a long time The Texas Medical Board suspended Ali’s
because that’s what’s license late last year after
going to happen.” learning of his felony
charge.
Identifying victims “I’m confident in the
cases that we made back
and providing relief in October because I was
“When I see victims there for them,” Duch-
who can’t protect them- amp said. “I’m confident
selves, it really pisses me that we have enough evi-
off,” Stephens said before dence, and I believe we
mentioning the gratifica- can prove the cases. The
tion that comes along ones who were there to
with catching and con- buy sex from adults,
victing these criminals. which is a Class A misde-
“To a lot of people, it meanor, those we just
may not have been a big filed with the clerk’s
bust, but to them and to office. The ones who
me, it was very impor- showed up to buy sex
tant. You have to look at from a child, because
how big this issue is – not Ali that’s a felony, that will
just here, but across our be presented to the grand
country. Anytime you jury to decide whether to indict.”
can pull people out of it and get them Also facing felony charges of soliciting
incarcerated is so satisfying. Hats off to prostitution with a person under the age of
our investigators who worked on this.” 18 are Bobby Wayne Armstrong, 45, of
The multi-agency effort was able to Vidor; Devendra Sah, 28, of Beaumont;
identify five women as victims of human Jordan Mitchell, 33, of Lumberton; Omar
trafficking, Duchamp reported, and law Resendiz, 30, of Beaumont; Gary Barnes,
enforcement officers have tempered their 53, of Zachary, Louisiana; and Robert
responses and treatment of these women George, 50, of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
over the past two years. Like the nine nabbed in the February
“The youngest was 18, and I believe operation, the 21 men caught in the 2020
the oldest was 35,” she said. “We weren’t sex sting were also absent from the Jef-
trying to do full-blown interviews with ferson County inmate roster as of March
them. The priority was to offer them ser- 3, and Duchamp believes some of those
vices, whether that was shelter, medical men still pose a threat to the community.
Reaud Guest House reopening April 5

For those attending to loved ones in
Beaumont hospitals, leaving for the long
haul home is unrealistic – no one wants
to be far away if the patient’s prognosis
changes, and oftentimes, hospital stays
are excruciatingly tiring for caregivers
and visitors as well, making traveling
miles and miles back home difficult to
say the least. But, thanks to hospitality
homes like the Albert E. and Gena
Reaud Guest House, there’s another
option for those needing to stay closer to
the hospital than what a person’s home
affords.
Shuttered by the pandemic, the home
away from home is readying to again
serve the community with the much-
needed support it provides.
“Our facility’s sole existence is to
provide a hotel-like environment for
families of hospitalized patients and
patients receiving outpatient services,
such as doctor’s appointments and pro-
cedures,” said Brooke Morrow, Execu- by referral from a physician’s office. while the low cost associated with the
tive Director of the Reaud Guest House. Guest House to provide low-cost accom-
Located just steps away from Baptist stay helps alleviate the financial burden modations for out-of-town families
“We understand the importance of pub- Hospital and minutes from St. Elizabeth often associated with medical crises and
lic safety and the safety of those in need whose loved ones are receiving care at
Hospital, the Reaud Guest House offers has been shown to reduce stress on both any Beaumont medical treatment center.
of our services. a safe and close place to stay for less the patient and family members.
“Businesses have had to reconsider In addition to caring for family mem-
than $45 a night. Guests are afforded all Motivated by a desire to meet a very bers, the Reaud House also offers
safety measures to attempt to protect the amenities that come with a hotel stay real need in our community, the Beau-
employees throughout the pandemic and accommodations to patients undergoing
– and extras you just can’t buy at Hotels. mont Foundation of America, Reaud outpatient procedures at The Julie and
we now have protocols in place where com. A well-stocked playroom for the Foundation and Baptist Hospital of
we feel comfortable to reopen and serve Ben Rogers Cancer Institute, along with
kids, a kitchen full of supplies and unfet- Southeast Texas partnered together to all other local outpatient treatment facil-
the community as we have for the past tered access to a laundry room are just build the Albert E. and Gena Reaud
decade. It is our mission to support our ities.
some of the perks guests are treated to.
local hospitals and medical providers Unlike a hotel, however, hospitality
with overnight lodging for their patients’ houses like the Reaud Guest House pro-
families, and we are pleased to announce vide opportunities for those going
a reopening date of Monday, April 5, through similar stressful situations to
2021.” come together as a community where
Patients who are traveling to Beau- they can support one another. They have
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Bo-Mac honors longtime service with barge naming

Bo-Mac Contractors surprised longtime employ-
ee Robert “Lynn” Johnson, Executive Vice Presi-
dent, General Manager, Piling and Marine Divi-
sions, by naming the company’s new barge in his
honor during a christening ceremony Feb. 10.
Johnson thought he was attending the christening
of the “Mississippi” barge, but at the ceremony he
learned that his Bo-Mac coworkers had been care-
fully hiding its real name – Barge Lynn J.
“We have two barges named after our owners, the
Heisley family of the Heico Companies – the
Michael H and the Emily – but we usually name
them after a river or a state,” Johnson described.
“This one was in New Orleans, and it was a large
one. We named it Mississippi because we would
probably work in the Mississippi a lot, and here as
well.”
Documentation for the barge had to be signed and
sent to the Coast Guard, and Johnson usually does
the signing, so his staff had to take special measures
to make sure the real name would
remain a mystery until the unveiling.
“We went through the process, and I
was signing papers. I didn’t know I was
signing fake papers,” he laughed. “The
secretaries and folks had the real papers,
and our president was signing them…
They had me signing the fake ones with crane on this barge was The manager nervously told Johnson
the Mississippi name on it. They also holding a big beam with a he would find a place for the beam, but
were sending me progress photos for big Bo-Mac banner on he never did. The company president
New Orleans, and when they would this beam, and it’s then stepped in to keep Johnson busy.
send me the progress photos they would hanging over the side “Our president gets me off to the
show the name on the side of the barge. of the barge, just kind side and starts asking me questions,
It said Mississippi on the barge, but Johnson of right next to the but he’s really just trying to distract
they were Photoshopped. They did a barge sign. I thought, me from making him lay this beam
good job at it.” ‘That looks nice, but down because it’s hiding the name of
On Feb. 10, Johnson headed to New we need to lay that beam down’ the barge,” said Johnson.
Orleans for the christening ceremony where the com- because we use the crane to pull up the Video of the event featuring drone
pany owners would meet them and participate in the rope to hang the champagne bottle from footage from Tyler Caldwell shows the
festivities. to break it for the christening. So I told my crane lift the beam to reveal the name Barge
“It was a big deal, so we all got there early to make manager, ‘Let’s put that beam down and get Lynn J.
sure everything looked nice,” Johnson recalled. “The ready. They’ll be here in 10 minutes.’” “It was really nice,” Johnson said. “They got my
mom and dad to come. My dad actually worked with
us to build the deckhouse unit that’s on the barge in
Beaumont. I was obviously a little shocked wondering
what they were doing there. It was a nice day. They
suggested that my mom be the one to swing the cham-
pagne bottle and break it.”
Bo-Mac Contractors provides civil, piling and
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“All in all, I’ve been here for 40-plus years, and
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pany’s recognition.
“It was truly an honor, and I really appreciate them
for doing all that,” he shared.
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10 A THE EXAMINER March 4-10, 2021
Vaccinations continue as COVID rules relaxed

In a public address hosted at a Mexi- CDC recommendation. And, like many
can restaurant in Lubbock, Governor other local school districts and private
Greg Abbott announced a pending order businesses, Beaumont ISD is awaiting
aimed at ending business capacity limita- further guidance before dropping mask-
tions and the statewide mask order. Abbott ing protocols. In a statement released the
said the order will take effect March 10. same day as the governor’s announce-
Abbott said businesses “of any kind” ment, BISD issued word that it “is aware
will be able to open at 100% the week of of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive
March 8, and Texans will no longer be Order suspending the Texas face-cover-
required to wear a face covering when ing mandate effective March 10, 2021,”
entering businesses, according to the gov- although unless directed by the Texas
ernor’s soon-to-be order. Abbott told Tex- Education Agency to do so at that time,
ans that state mandates are no longer the school district is opting to continue
necessary, emphasizing the importance of requiring face masks for all, as per CDC
personal responsibility and vigilance guidelines.
while remaining safe during the pandem- “A top priority of our district is provid- to-face are provided the opportunity to do Judge Jeff Branick, there were 35 new
ic he admitted isn’t at its end. ing a safe learning environment for all so.” cases of COVID and one death recorded.
“If COVID-19 hospitalizations rise students and staff,” the release read. “In TEA officials have said that further As of Wednesday, March 3, Southeast
above 15% of the hospital bed capacity in keeping with this priority, BISD, includ- guidance to Texas school districts is Texas’ Regional Emergency Operation
that hospital region for seven straight ing partner campuses, PLA and Respon- anticipated prior to March 10. Center had received and issued 41,000
days, then a county judge in that region siveEd, will continue with its current During his remarks, the governor dis- doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of
may use COVID mitigation strategies in protocol that requires facial coverings for cussed advancements that Texas has made March 2, the hub had administered 34,551
their county,” Abbott said. No one may be all students and staff. that allow the state to open fully and lift vaccines – 9,443 in the city of Beaumont;
jailed though, he emphasized. “Parents, students and staff should be the mask mandate, specifically noting the 6,837 in Port Arthur; 3,957 in Hardin
“People and businesses don’t need the aware that the Texas Education Agency’s rapid increase of vaccines. Nearly 5.7 County; 6,404 in Jasper County; 520 in
state to tell them how to operate,” he said (TEA) quarantine requirements, in which million vaccine shots have been adminis- Newton County; 4,465 in Orange County;
before asserting the state is now doing our district follows, have not changed. If tered to Texans, and the state is now and 2,925 at Riceland Healthcare.
more than ever in its COVID response students or staff members are exposed to administering almost 1 million shots each The Texas Department of State Health
and that businesses may still limit capac- COVID-19 without a face covering, they week. Abbott also noted that Texas has a Services also notified all vaccine provid-
ity or implement additional safety proto- will be required to meet all state-mandat- surplus of personal protective equipment ers on March 3 that they should immedi-
cols at their own discretion. ed re-entry protocols, including comple- and can perform over 100,000 COVID-19 ately include school and childcare work-
Businesses such as H-E-B and iRule tion of a mandatory seven to 10-day tests a day. ers in vaccine administration. DSHS
Dance Studio have already announced quarantine. The district will continue to “With the medical advancements of received a letter from the U.S. Depart-
that masks will still be required when take all necessary measures to ensure that vaccines and antibody therapeutic drugs, ment of Health and Human Services
entering those establishments, as per students who elect to attend school face- Texas now has the tools to protect Texans directing states to expand eligibility to
from the virus,” said Abbott. “We must include people who work in school and
now do more to restore livelihoods and childcare operations. The federal direc-
normalcy for Texans by opening Texas tive defined the people eligible as “those
100%. Make no mistake, COVID-19 has who work in pre-primary, primary, and
not disappeared, but it is clear from the secondary schools, as well as Head Start
recoveries, vaccinations, reduced hospi- and Early Head Start programs (including
talizations and safe practices that Texans teachers, staff, and bus drivers) and those
are using that state mandates are no lon- who work as or for licensed child care
ger needed. Today’s announcement does providers, including center-based and
not abandon safe practices that Texans family care providers.”
have mastered over the past year. Instead, This action does not change the other
it is a reminder that each person has a role groups prioritized for vaccination in Tex-
to play in their own personal safety and as. Providers are encouraged to continue
the safety of others. With this executive their efforts to vaccinate older adults
order, we are ensuring that all businesses since the burden of COVID-19 falls most
and families in Texas have the freedom to severely on people age 65 and older. To
determine their own destiny.” register for vaccination in Southeast Tex-
The same day as the governor’s as, log on to vaccine.beaumonttexas.gov.
announcement, in Jefferson County alone,
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March 4-10, 2021 THE EXAMINER 11 A
Honorees named for Pioneering Women event

In celebration of Women’s History
Month, a seven-strong group of South-
east Texas’ best was announced as
Pioneering Women 2021 Honorees
during an unveiling held at the Beau-
mont City Hall on Tuesday, March. 2.
Honorees are Sadé Chick, Stephanie
Davis, Debbie Bando, Gabriela
Properzi, Belinda Richardson-George,
Susan Gonzalez and Kim Phelan.
2021 Pioneering Women honorees

Thursday, Aug. 5, a luncheon is group’s Facebook page, from Pioneer- also hosting open-to-the-public free
scheduled at the Holiday Inn Plaza to ing Women members, or by calling webinars for life skills training, the
celebrate the anniversary of the pas- (409) 842-1577. Proceeds from the next of which will be held at 6:30 p.m.
sage of the 19th Amendment and to luncheon provide scholarships for col- on Tuesday, March 9, via Zoom. Visit
honor the group of women for their lege students, women in crisis initia- Pioneering Women on Facebook.com
service to the community. tives, homebound services and GED for more information and to link to the
Pioneering Women member Alesha Wells Tickets are available by visiting the test funding. Pioneering Women is free session.
‘100 Black Men’ give back

By B. Scott McLendon
Staff Writer
Feb. 27, armed with $2,000 worth of

HEB gift cards, representatives from the
100 Black Men of Greater Beaumont set
out to relieve residents’ grocery bills in the
aftermath of a historic ice storm.
“The ice storm came and people lost
electricity, while people were already deal-
ing with COVID-19, so we thought we
could alleviate some of the burden on
them,” said Vernon Durden, former presi-
dent. “This money comes from the com-
munity since we’re a 501(c) (nonprofit).
Some of our money comes from grants,
some from ExxonMobil, all different plac-
es.”
The charitable men said their goal was
to give $50 gift cards to “nice people.”
Cards were given to parents toting tots,
college-age students, senior couples, all to
their delight.
“Oh, I couldn’t believe it,” said Charles
Lee about receiving a $50 gift card to sub-
sidize his grocery bill. “We’ve been buy-
ing groceries for our neighbor because
she’s in quarantine with COVID. She can’t 100 Black Men members in the community
go out and get groceries because she’s also
not working, so we’ve been buying them ness. The overall concept of “The 100” began final meeting to establish a national organi-
for her and dropping it at the door. Durden and company represent the local in 1963 in New York City when a group of zation. During previous meetings, they
“It really makes you smile to see good branch of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. concerned African American men began to determined the structure, governance and
folks helping each other out.” Also known as “The 100,” the group aims meet to explore ways of improving condi- model that would provide the most effec-
Even under masks and face coverings, to improve the quality of life of the com- tions in their community. These men tive physical and financial resources to
those smiles were evident on the faces of munities they serve. It’s the largest network included businessmen and industry leaders support the communities and chapters. At
those receiving and giving the gift cards of African American male mentors and such as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, the final gathering, the organization’s name
Saturday afternoon. Durden said the orga- influencers in the nation. They work col- Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel Goldston – 100 Black Men of America, Inc. – was
nization’s core endeavor focuses on men- lectively with partners to transform the III, Livingston Wingate, Andrew Hatcher, unveiled and attendees elected four accom-
toring and educating young African Amer- lives of underrepresented and disenfran- and Jackie Robinson. On Oct. 2, 1986, plished, professional men from within their
icans, while economically empowering chised youth, with a focus on African representatives from 100 Black Men Chap- ranks to serve as its first and founding
them and promoting their health and well- American youth. ters converged in Washington, DC, for a officers.
News Shorts
ters the city’s Spay & Neuter Program,
which offers financial assistance for resi-
dents of the city of Nederland to secure
reduced rate or no-cost spay and neuter
services for up to three household pets. A
complete application must include a copy
of your state-issued ID, a copy of a utility
bill in the applicant’s name that matches
the address on the application, and a copy
of proof of income. Approved applicants
have 60 days from the date of their applica-
tion being approved to have the procedure torium on evictions was extended through dangerous and complicated K-9 skill in
completed; and two local vet offices are March 31, so that’s something our (justices law enforcement due to the tremendous
participating this year. Due to COVID-19 of the peace) will have to deal with.” number of variables associated with search-
safety protocols, applications will only be ing for human odor in highly contaminated
accepted via the drive-thru window at City Pedestrian killed and complicated environments. Add officer
safety to those variables and it becomes
Hall (207 North 12th St.), via fax at (409) in hit-and-run imperative that K-9 teams utilize all avail-
723-1550, or through the City Manager’s
Office at (409) 723-1503. Applications can Investigators have yet to announce the able resources and training to reduce their
also be found online at https://www.ci. persons responsible for a hit-and-run that lethal exposures.
nederland.tx.us/2021-spay-neuter-policy. resulted in a woman’s death on Sunday, The basis of training was focused pri-
pdf. Feb. 28. marily on human tracking with patrol dogs
City of Orange integrating a meth-
police report that just od of tracking
Assistance anticipated before 3 a.m. on Feb. involving patrol
for rental payments 28, officers were dis- and tactical search
March 2, Jefferson County officials patched to the area of teams.
approved an agreement that places the South Highway 87
Southeast Regional Planning Commission near Cypresswood Teens urged
Drive in reference to
(SETPRC) in charge of dispersing emer-
gency rental assistance funding to residents an auto/pedestrian to buckle up
Adopt, control pet population financially impacted by the pandemic. In crash.
Upon officers’
Vehicle crashes
are the leading
the same meeting, County Commissioners
at Nederland shelter urged residents to sign up for a program arrival, a white cause of death
The Nederland Animal Shelter utilized that has yet to take effect in the county. female was found to among teenagers,
its social media accounts to clarify what it Residents can apply at texasrentrelief. be deceased in the which is why
characterized as “misinformation about com to apply for funding meant to help roadway. The victim TxDOT is urging
shelter practices” that has been circulating renters with costs dating as far back as was identified as teens to make one
in the community. March 13, 2020. This means applicants can 24-year-old Lexie simple click to
“The City of Nederland Animal Shelter request assistance for up to 11 months of Ann Sheridan of save their lives and
does not put down found dogs after three past due bills. Residents can also apply for Nederland. the lives of others.
days,” a message posted by the shelter on up to three months of expected or past due The vehicle that This month,
March 2 read. “The dogs we find are rent, utility and home energy expenses. struck Sheridan fled TxDOT’s “Teen
brought to the animal shelter, and then, Jefferson County has received an allot- the scene. An autop- Click It or Ticket”
pictures of the dog are taken. Those pic- ment of $7.6 million to disperse to its resi- sy was ordered by campaign aims to
tures are posted on the Animal Shelter dents in need, according to County Auditor Judge Hershel Stag- remind teens to
(Facebook) page in order to get the animal Patrick Swain. The county must allocate at ner. The incident is buckle up in every
returned to its owner. least 65% of that by September and con- under investigation by the Detective Divi- seat and for every ride – no matter where
“After so many days, if the animal is not tracted SETPRC to do so. sion of the Orange Police Department. they’re sitting, or how far they’re going.
claimed by the owner, we will post the Swain said the county looked into other In 2019, 41% (109 of 266) of the teen
animal is up for adoption. If these efforts agencies to help with case management as Tracking school drivers and passengers killed in vehicle
are unsuccessful, we try to place the animal they disperse millions in federal funding. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is crashes in Texas were unrestrained.
for rescue. However, such businesses charge $250,000 thanking KATTS K-9 Tactical Tracking “Due to their limited driving experi-
“In spite of what some groups or Face- to complete a fraction of what SETRPC School and instructor Terry Anderson for ence, teens are far more susceptible to
book posts may say, WE DO NOT PUT can accomplish for a fraction of the cost. conducting training in Jefferson County. being in a crash,” said TxDOT Executive
DOWN DOGS AFTER 3 DAYS. We make “There’s definitely a need out there,” he Waco PD K-9, Parks and Wildlife K-9, Director James Bass. “Far too many of
every effort to get animals returned home said. “This assistance is less restrictive Chambers County K-9, and JCSO K-9 and these crashes are deadly because of the
or to a new home.” than some previous assistance put out SWAT participated in the two-day school. failure to buckle up. Wearing a seat belt is
Nederland Animal Shelter also adminis- through the different programs. The mora- Tracking has been arguably the most the single most effective thing you can do
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to protect yourself in a crash. Click it and a commercial motor vehicle. to our district,” McLean said in the state-
be safe.” The preliminary DPS crash investiga- ment after a special called Monday night
Texas law requires drivers and all pas- tion indicates that a 2016 Jeep (mail meeting. “He has made being a dynamic
sengers to wear a seat belt. Unbuckled carrier) was traveling eastbound on leader and champion for BISD his vocation
drivers and passengers – even those in the Highway 63 followed by a 2016 Mazda throughout the past several years. He is
back seat – can face fines and fees of up to passenger vehicle. A Peterbuilt truck solely interested in what is best for the
$200. Seat belts prevent drivers and pas- tractor semi-trailer towing a crane lift students in BISD.”
sengers from getting ejected from a vehi- was traveling westbound on the same
cle, which is almost always deadly. Wear- road. The driver of the mail carrier
ing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in slowed to make a turn when the vehicle
a crash by 45%. That number jumps to was rear-ended by the Mazda. The
60% for pickup truck crashes. impact of the collision caused the mail
“Teen Click It or Ticket” is a key com- carrier to spin into the westbound traffic
ponent of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader lane, where it was then struck by the
social media and word-of-mouth effort 18-wheeler. After the second impact, the
that encourages drivers to make safer Jeep was pushed into the ditch and the
choices while behind the wheel, like wear- 18-wheeler jack-knifed in the middle of cations for the May 2021 Beaumont ISD
ing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, the road. Trustee election, BISD and Mr. Sigee
never texting and driving and never driv- The driver of the mail carrier, a became aware that due to a change in resi-
ing under the influence of alcohol or other 48-year-old female, was transported to dency, Mr. Sigee does not reside in the
drugs. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless Jasper Memorial hospital with unknown district for which he was elected to serve,”
day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreak- injuries. The drivers of the Mazda and BISD Spokesperson Denise McLean said Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies are
TX asks all Texans to commit to driving the commercial motor vehicle were not in a statement. “As a result, BISD immedi- called to assist in coralling cattle on
safely to help end the streak of daily injured. ately declared Mr. Sigee ineligible as a Wednesday, March 3.
deaths. candidate for the trustee position for Dis-
BISD president bows out trict 3, and he voluntarily withdrew from
participation in the election. Because Mr.
Mail carrier crash involves of seat contention Sigee has established a residence outside HOUSE FOR SALE
three vehicles The current Beaumont Independent District 3, he has vacated his trustee posi-
March 1, at approximately noon, the School District president bowed out of tion.” $550k BRICK HOME
Texas Department of Public Safety contention for his District 3 seat after Sigee will be allowed to serve out his 4 BED / 3.5 BATH / 3,000 SQFT ON 3.3 ACRES
(DPS) responded to a multiple-vehicle learning he lacks the requisite qualifica- current term until his successor is appoint- BUILT IN 1998 // 45 MINS TO HOUSTON
crash on Highway 63 in Newton County. tions by not living in the district he hoped ed or elected. 1 POND // CLOSE TO SCHOOLS (7-12 MINS)
The crash occurred just west of the to serve. “BISD is grateful to Mr. Sigee and his
Texas-Louisiana state line and involved “Following a review of candidate appli- dedication and service as a board member CELL 409-466-4325
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received multiple injuries due

to the subjects striking him
until he fell before then stomp-
ing and stepping on the fallen
man. The driver removed a
64-year-old man in a Whataburger gun from under his seat and
Couple sought for alleged drive-thru on Sunday, Jan. 17, at placed it in his waistband. He
Whataburger beat down approximately 1 a.m. did not display this weapon
during the assault.
About a month after a vicious assault According to Beaumont police, the
assault began in the Whataburger drive- The couple was in a white
at a Beaumont eatery, police are still BMW, no front plate.
looking for a couple that assaulted a thru at 140 S. Dowlen. The victim
Police are asking for any-
one recognizing the subjects
to contact Southeast Texas
Expert advice
Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-
TIPS or through the P3 TIPS
app available for smartphones
and tablets. All tips are anony-
mous and you could receive a
cash reward.
“Expert Advice” spotlights area businesses and business Duo robs woman of
leaders by addressing questions posed by Examiner readers jewelry at gas against a local 35-year-old man in rela-
in an easy-to-read, question-and-answer format. tion to the disappearance and death of a
station pregnant 33-year-old Beaumonter,
according to the Beaumont Police
James R. Makin, Attorney at Law
Board Certified in Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Investigators with the Jefferson
County Sheriff’s Office are asking for
help in identifying a male and female
suspected of stealing over $1,000 worth
Department.
Beaumont police
investigators filed
of jewelry from an older woman at the tampering with evi-
fuel pumps on Highway 69 at Spurlock dence charges and
had a warrant issued
Q. What standard is used in criminal trials to
prove a defendant is guilty?
the week of Feb. 22.
The SUV the suspect couple was
traveling in appears to be a Ford Explor-
er, white or silver in color with damage
for Jonathan Paul
Menard of Beaumont
on Monday, Feb. 22.
to the left front quarter panel and left Menard was arrested
rear quarter panel, according to law in Calcasieu Parish,
A. The prosecutor must convince the judge or

jury hearing the case that the defendant
is guilty “beyond reasonable doubt”. This
standard is very hard to meet and means
enforcement observation.
Anyone with any information as to
the identity of these two individuals is
Louisiana, on Feb. 11, Menard
for a parole violation
warrant issued Feb. 2. Menard was
Voted Best that judges and jurors are supposed to asked to contact Crime Stoppers at transferred from Calcasieu Parish to
Attorney
of the year resolve all doubts about the meaning of (409) 833-TIPS (8477), www.833tips. Jefferson County on Thursday, Feb. 25.
evidence in favor of the defendant. com or via the downloaded smartphone Additional charges are pending and
P3 app. Tipsters will not be asked for a may be filed as early as next week.
name and could be eligible for a cash Beaumont police detectives had been
Jazz the law dog reward. searching for Kayla Nicole Rice since
November 2020, suspecting foul play
Man arrested in connection due to her car being found with signs of
Remember: If you have any questions, your first consultation is free
at the Law Office of James R. Makin, P. C.
to pregnant mom’s death tampering. Rice was found deceased in
Vinton, Louisiana, on Thursday, Feb.
Beaumont police investigators filed 11. Rice’s death is being investigated
409-833-2827 • 1900 Broadway at 3rd • www.jamesrmakin.com tampering with evidence charges by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office,
Crime News pet of the week

the Beaumont Police Department and was sentenced to 46 months, Brandon
federal investigators. Jermaine Brown, 27, was sentenced to
57 months, and Sherrod Drew Callah-
PAPD arrests band an, 38, was sentenced to 110 months,
while Gabriel Wilson Taylor, 39,
of drug traffickers remains a fugitive from justice.
The Port Arthur Police Department’s
Narcotics and Gun Unit conducted an Murder suspect sought
investigation on a drug trafficking orga-
nization within the city that resulted in Feb. 27, Orange Police Department
the arrests of five traffickers. officers were dispatched to the 900
PAPD, with assistance block of Second Street just
from the Drug Enforce- after 2 a.m. in reference
ment Administration, to a 911 call of shots
discovered that the being fired in the
drug traffickers had area. Officers
established a base of arrived and discov-
operation at the loca- ered a black male
tion of 2147 Wignall identified as
Ave. PAPD SWAT 34-year-old Jonathan
executed a search war- Joseph in the street
rant at the Wignal loca- with several gunshot
tion and recovered wounds. Joseph was
approximately 13 pounds pronounced deceased by
of synthetic cannabinoids. JP 1. Joseph was a citizen
The listed suspects pleaded of Orange. Dean is Beaumont Animal Care’s stop. He’ll stare and meow until he is
guilty in United States District OPD is asking for the assistance Pet of the Week and currently the only petted again.
Court for the Eastern District of Texas of the public for any information on cat at BAC. He is a 1-year-old orange Dean’s adoption fee is only $30 and
(Beaumont Division) for Conspiracy to this homicide. They are also asking for tabby with a talkative personality. he is already neutered, which means
Distribute and Possess a synthetic can- the public to check their home security Dean will start to meow and purr as he can go home the same day. He is up
nabinoid known as AMB-FUBINACA: cameras for anything that might be soon as anyone enters the cat room. to date on vaccines and will be micro-
Christopher Dwayne Reed Jr. was sen- associated with this case. Those with All he wants is someone to hold him chipped, as well. If you’re interested
tenced to 87 months, Kenneth James anything to report can do so by calling and give him chin scratches. Once in meeting Dean, call BAC at (409)
Keller, 37, was sentenced to 110 OPD at (409) 883-1026 or Crime you start petting him, it will be hard to 838-3304 to schedule an appointment.
months, Shashira Auronica Cotton, 33, Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS.
Sports Shorts
finals.
Silsbee (17-11)
has upset several
teams and will next
play No. 11 Huffman
(27-1) on Friday,
March 5, at La Porte
High School at 7
p.m. If the Tigers
advance, they will
play either No. 5
Boerne or No. 22
Somerset in the 4A
state semifinals.
In Class 3A, No.
11 East Chambers
(26-0) will play No.
14 Lorena (23-4) on
Friday, March 5, at 8
p.m. in Madison-
ville. A win by the
Buccaneers places
them in the Regional pendent Golf Tournament held Feb. 27 totaled 639 yards in an effortless game.
Finals against No. 7 at Henry Homberg Golf Course. Parks LU (0-1) will host Incarnate Word
New Waverly or No. shot an even par 72 for his second tour- (1-0) on Saturday, March 6, at Provost
High school basketball 16 Academy on Saturday at 1 p.m. in nament win of the season. LC-M won
the team title with a total net score of
Umphrey Stadium at 3 p.m.
Head men’s basketball coach Tic Price
Five are teams are continuing their Madisonville. 319. was named Major Madness Southland
journey into the UIL state basketball Several local golfers will next com- Conference Coach of the Week on March
playoffs in their respected classes. Two pete March 5 in the Regional Preview at 2. Price led the Cardinals to their best
girls’ teams, Beaumont United and Har- Parks
Ravens Nest in Huntsville. stretch of the season, with three straight
din-Jefferson, are one win away from wins over UIW, Stephen F. Austin and
playing for a state title. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
No. 15 United (22-0) will play No. 1 Ewing and Barborek The Cards (6-17, 4-10) will play at
Cedar Park (23-1) in the Class 5A state McNeese in Lake Charles, La., on Satur-
semifinals and will play the winner of day, March 6, at 4 p.m.
Frisco Liberty (21-8)/No. 8 Lubbock The women’s team (9-13, 8-6) earned a
Cooper (28-3) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, spot in the Southland Conference Tourna-
March 10, in San Antonio at the Alamo- ment with a 59-48 win over UIW on
dome. March 1. They will play their final regular
No.1 Hardin Jefferson (29-0) will game of the season Saturday, March 6, at
tangle with No. 13 Boerne (24-4) in the McNeese at 1 p.m.
4A state semifinal and will play the win- Freshman Filippo Salsini was named
ner of No. 2 Canyon (28-1)/No. 23 Dal- Southland Conference Tennis Player
las Pinkston (27-5) in the state champi- of the Week. The honor coming just a
onship Thursday, March 11, 2 p.m. at the week after sophomore Avel Vila An-
Alamodome in San Antonio. tuna was recognized by the Southland.
The boys’ teams are still a few wins Salsini played a key role in helping the
away from the UIL state championship Cardinals sweep a doubleheader away
as three teams prepare for their respec- from Oral Roberts in Tulsa. The Cardi-
tive Regional Finals. nals outscored ORU, 10-1, in the two
No. 2 Beaumont United (28-0) will weather-delayed matches pushing their
play No. 20 Katy Paetow (23-1) on Fri- win streak to seven straight games.
day, March 5, at the Campbell Center in
Aldine at 7 p.m. If the Timberwolves Golf
Salsini won all three of his matches over
Orangefield’s Xander Parks earned
Tennis the weekend with both singles wins
win, they will play No. 23 Leander coming at No. 4 singles, and the doubles
Glenn or McAllen in the 5A state semi- medalist honors at the Beaumont Inde- The LC-M tennis teams returned to
Bear Country with three trophies after victory coming from the No. 3 position.
the Sergio Ramos Invitational in He teamed up with sophomore Josh Tay-
Woodville on Feb. 27. lor in the opening match to face ORU’s
THE Place to buy your new Boat or RV! Jacob Miller and Logan Gaddis won Leardini and Scott Hjelm. The Cardi-
the Boys B consolation bracket while nals’ tandem wasted little time defeat-
Lizzy De La Fuente and Dakota Posey ing Oral Roberts, 6-2, to help the Red
March earned a silver medal in the Mixed A
bracket. Evan Barborek and Kaitlyn
and White pick up the doubles point.
The baseball team will host SFA this
Ewing won the Mixed B consolation. weekend in a three-game set March 5-7
5-6-7 LC-M will host their first tourna- at Vincent-Beck Stadium. Start times are
6 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1 p.m.
ment beginning March 5 at the Beau-
The women’s soccer team has won two
Ford mont Complex on College Street
beginning at 8:30 a.m. in a row and will next play at Abilene
Park Christian on Friday, March 5, at 7 p.m.
Beaumont Lamar athletics and at UIW on Sunday, March 7, at 3 p.m.
LU volleyball (1-8, 1-3) will play at
Texas The Lamar Cardinals football team Central Arkansas on Thursday, March 4,
embarrassed themselves in coach Blane at 6 p.m. then host two home games
Morgan’s debut with a 55-0 loss at Nich- March 7 and March 9 against Sam Hous-
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Sabine River white bass run is still going strong

Fishing on
Sabine Lake and
East Galveston
Bay may have tak-
en a gut punch dur-
ing the recent
freezing weather,
but one thing is for
sure the white bass
run on the Sabine
Robert Sloan River is going
strong and should
continue to be
Outdoors about as good as it
gets for another
four to five weeks,
according to guide Bill Fondren.
“It’s the best run we’ve had in a
number of years,” says Fondren. “As
long as we don’t get a flood of rain
that muddies the water, we’ll be catch-
ing plenty of the spawning whites.”
If you live in and around the Beau-
mont area this is a great escape and
fun way for the whole family to catch
a box full of tasty fish. It’s a bit of a
run from Beaumont, but worth the
drive.
The spawning run of whites usually
is best about 25 miles up the Sabine
River from Toledo Bend. Most fishing The number one lure to use for spawning white bass is a quarter ounce Road Runner in white or chartreuse. Sometimes yellow is also a good
trips begin at the boat ramp located at option. But they can also be caught on trolled cranks. Fly fishing is also an option. Robert Sloan photo
River Ridge. Tom and Jane Gallen-
back own and operate River Ridge RV run at about 10 miles per hour. Once on a fly was on the Sabine and weighed of water. However, there are times
Park and Campground. It’s located you get that far you’ll see a creek, right at 3 pounds. If you’re into catch- when you can find spawning whites up
between Carthage and Tenaha, on the about 30 feet wide, running into the ing numbers of fish this is the place to on the many shallow flats adjacent to
Sabine River. They’re boat ramp offers river. That’s a very popular hotspot for be. However, if you’re looking to sandbars.
good access to the top white bass spawning whites. The mouth of the catch a state record white bass March About 99% of the boats on the river
hotspots on the river. For details and a creek is just big enough for one or two and April are the months to be on the will be aluminum flat-bottom rigs with
map go to www.riverridgetx.com. boats to anchor and fish. If you want water. The state record white was 25 to 50 horsepower outboards.
Before you put in don’t forget to pay to fish this spot get there early. This caught on March 31, and weighed 5.56 Canoes and kayaks are also a popular
the launch fee up at the house. Also, pounds. It was 20.75 inches long. option. For the most fun I recommend
make sure you’ve got a fishing license, creek mouth has produced thousands
of whites, many of them have been David Cordill made the catch while a 14-to 17-foot Jon boat with a
and your boat and trailer is properly fishing the Colorado River in Central 25-horsepower motor. A trolling motor
tagged and supplied with lifejackets over 3 pounds.
The first whites to come up the river Texas in 1977. on the bow is perfect for keeping the
because there’s a pretty good chance Fishing on the Sabine River is a boat in position in the current. Don’t
you’ll see a game warden. are not the big females. They are the
Once you put in at their boat ramp smaller males in the 1 to 1 and one- most excellent experience. It’s wild forget to bring along stern and bow
you can head north or south. If you’ll half pound class. The heavier females and remote but one of the very best anchors. Mushroom type anchors are
be heading north on the river you’ll will show up about the first of March fishing venues for spawning white the best because they don’t hang up on
find that it’s substantially narrower and will be up there by the thousands bass in Texas. bottom structure. Also, when you are
than what you’ll find south, towards by mid-March and well into April. The water depth on the Sabine running the river keep an eye out for
Toledo Bend. The hottest spot on the The heaviest documented white River ranges from 1 to 10 feet deep. trotlines, they are numerous.
river is almost exactly 5 miles south or bass to be caught on the Sabine River There are deeper holes in some areas. The daily limit on white bass is 25,
down current, of the River Ridge boat weighed 3.90 pounds, and was 18.88 But for the most consistent action with a 10-inch minimum length.
ramp. It’s located on the east side of inches long. It was caught on Jan. 29, you’re better off fishing in 5 to 10 feet
the river. That converts to a 30-minute 1998. The heaviest I’ve seen caught
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SHOULD YOU BUY OR RENT A HOME? Opinions

The pros and cons of renting versus buying The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author. They do not
purport to reflect the opinions or views of The Examiner.
For many folks, the lyrics of a 1960s rock song summarize the American
dream: "Our house is a very, very, very fine house." According to U.S. Census
figures, about two-thirds of American families are homeowners. Respect
But buying a house or condo may not be the best choice for every family in
every situation. Renting offers the following advantages:
• Greater flexibility. When renting a house, apartment, or condo, you
have the option of moving at the end of the lease term. No need to contact
a realtor, no hassle with buying or selling. For those who want to keep their
options open, especially in terms of job location or dwelling size, renting may
prove the better choice.
• Opportunities to invest elsewhere. Instead of plowing your savings
into a home, you might get a better return by contributing to mutual funds or
other investments. Depending on the housing market in your city, the annual
increase in your home's value may barely outpace inflation.
• Lower cost. Apartments are often smaller than homes, so heating and
cooling expenses tend to be lower. If you don't have a lawn, you won't incur the
cost of water to keep it green. Roof leaking? Appliances on the blink? Call the
landlord. Home repair and maintenance aren't normally your responsibilities.
Of course, as many realtors and financial analysts rightly point out,

homeowners also enjoy significant advantages:
• Greater flexibility. Ironically, homeowners enjoy certain freedoms
denied to renters. If a homeowner wants to paint a wall or hang a picture, he
When making your electoral ises? Did they accept responsibility
or she doesn't answer to a landlord. Installing a doggy door isn't a problem. choices, you should consider the par- or always blame their shortcomings
Hiring a remodel contractor to tear out a wall is perfectly acceptable. Don't
ty showing you the most respect. on others?
Recently, Rick Perry let the cat out of If we as citizens expect to be
try this if you're a renter. the bag when he declared that Texans respected, we all must understand
would rather do without electricity and respect our form of government.
• Increasing equity. One of the greatest advantages to buying a home than be federally regulated. We need to know our history
is the likelihood of increased equity over time. As long as your mortgage is This is the same attitude evi- and how democracy works.
denced by Marie Antoinette In other words, know the
being whittled down by monthly payments, you're building equity—even if when she said, “Let them eat rules of the game! We need
your property value remains stable. cake” to the Frenchmen who to take time to study and par-
were starving and asking for ticipate in self-government.
• Lower taxes. The ability to deduct mortgage interest and property bread. If voters fail to care, neither
taxes (if you itemize) can significantly lower your end-of-year tax bill. Renters Another example is Ted will those holding public
Cruz De Mexico after thrash- office. Unity is simply respect
must forgo this benefit. ing Democratic officeholders for our fellow citizens and
for playing golf or being their views.
away from their offices dur- A life lesson I learned as I
Clearly, the choice to rent or buy a home depends on individual circumstances ing working hours. There is Carl entered the political arena
little Cruz could have done Parker was that I was not universally
and tastes. had he stayed, or would have loved by others. I also
done had he stayed, but the learned there were those who
trip is evidence of the hypocrisy and did not love me but still had some-
little regard Cruz has for the people thing to contribute to the discussion.
who elected him to serve in the U.S. Mutual respect will allow us to return
Senate. Additionally, when Cruz got to a time when we can discuss how
caught, he told the lie to justify his we are governed without rancor.
leaving at the height of a public crisis The very name of our nation sug-
in Texas. Honesty is not only a moral gests to us how to remain great –
POLLANS &
law but a vital element for good gov- united.
ernment.
It should not be difficult for a citi- Carl Parker has practiced law in Port
zen to determine how to learn if a Arthur since 1958. He is a 1958 graduate
of the University of Texas School of Law.
public official really cares. Do they Elected to the Texas House of Represen-
JANA URIBE, CPA,
IS A PARTNER AT
COHEN, P.C. answer your mail? Answer your tatives in 1962 and the Senate in 1976,
calls? Do they report their activities Parker continued to practice law while
on your behalf? Did they answer writing and sponsoring hundreds of bills
POLLANS & COHEN P.C. Certified Public Accountants
questions or give you silly answers to that became laws relating to every aspect
of life in Texas, including many regarding
470 Orleans Street • Beaumont, TX 77701 • (409) 832-7400 • www.pollans-cohen.com avoid answering? Does their perfor- consumer safety. His e-mail is cap1934@
mance match their campaign prom- aol.com.
Lois Lusk, 93, of Rose City, died Wednesday, Ruby Katherine Jedry, 100, of Gist, died
Raymond Joe Beyer February 24, 2021. Saturday, February 27, 2021.
Jan. 9, 1929 - Feb. 17, 2021 Robert Lee Viator Sr., 81, of Vidor, died Norma Shanks, 64, of Vidor died Sunday,
Thursday, February 25, 2021. February 28, 2021.
Former Beaumont Police Department sequence and benefit and making a well-
Detective Raymond Joe informed decision. Mary Lou Williams, 101, of Spring, died John Robert Haizlip, 88, of Vidor, died Sunday,
Beyer, 92, of Beaumont, Charles would know Thursday, February 25, 2021. February 28, 2021.
passed away on Wednes- this thoughtful trait best
day, Feb. 17. as he clearly remem- Ruby Charline Smart, 88, of Silsbee, died Len LeBert, 60, of Orange, died Sunday,
Raymond was born bers the months of Thursday, February 25, 2021. February 28, 2021.
in Mexia on January 9, thinking that went into
1929. After moving to the new television that William “Wayne” Harrison, 87, of Orange, Lexie Ann Sheridan, 24, of Nederland, died
Beaumont around 1949, he wanted so badly
Raymond would begin growing up. Raymond died Thursday, February 25, 2021. Sunday, February 28, 2021.
his career with BPD. could be counted on for
After an accomplished anything and truly ruled Gail Marie Terry, 71, of Port Arthur, died Friday, Jenaro Santana, 72, of Stowell, died Sunday,
career of more than 32 the roost wherever he February 26, 2021. February 28, 2021.
years, Raymond retired was. This wealth of
as a detective from BPD advice, knowledge and Christopher J. Stevens Jr., 37, of Beaumont, Rafael Rosales Salazar Jr., 70, of Orange, died
in 1989. A self-pro- love will be deeply died Friday, February 26, 2021. Sunday, February 28, 2021.
claimed “do-it-yourself- missed by all who knew
er,” Raymond could do him. Left to cherish his Robert C Wilson Jr, 95, of Beaumont, died Shelbie Wilson, 24, of Richmond, died Monday,
anything and taught memory is his son, Friday, February 26, 2021. March 1, 2021.
himself how to in most Charles Beyer, family
cases. members of his late
A quiet man with a good heart, Ray- brother, and his cousins. Preston J. Sennet, 74, of Beaumont, died Belinda Faye Holland, 60, of Bridge City, died
mond raised his Friday, February 26, 2021. Monday, March 1, 2021.
son Charles to
be an honest, Matthew Paul Dennis, 45, of Lumberton, died Billy Martin Jackson, 84, of Beaumont, died
hardworking, Saturday, February 27, 2021. Tuesday, March 2, 2021
and well-man-
nered man, just James Michael “Mike” Kavanaugh, 55, of John Freddie Trahan Sr., 83, of Groves, died
like himself. To Nederland, died Saturday, February 27, 2021. Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
say Raymond
was a planner Kathryn Freeman Kendig, 96, of Orange, died John William Jolly, 79, of Lumberton, died
would be to February 27, 2021. Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
deny credit to
his wonderful
analytical mind;
Raymond did
nothing without
fully thinking
out every con-
Death Notices
James D. Meaux, 86, of Nederland, died Helen Marie Guillot, 85, of Vidor, died
Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Alan Dale Trojcak, 57, of Nederland, died Hazel Mae Patin, 70, of Orange, died February
Wednesday, February 24, 2021. 24, 2021.
Gerald “Gerry” John Robustelli, 66 of Ronnie William Bryant, 69, of Beaumont,
Nederland, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Martin “Marty” Duane Graham, 56, of
Beaumont, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Clarence “Sonny” Wright Jr., 80, of Orange,
died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Mercy Funeral System, Inc.
Clydell Green, 79, of Nederland, died
Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Sheila Carol Berwick, 81, of Beaumont, died
Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Kenneth Everette Adams, 88, of Port Neches, ADAMS & ADAMS
died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. “A Sympathetic Courteous Service”
Isla Lou Collins, 94, of Groves, died Wednesday, FRANK A. ADAMS 1395 Gladys Street • Beaumont, Texas 77701
February 24, 2021. Attorney
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Jeffrey W. Greenway, 68, of Port Arthur died Gregory B. Cantue, Owner
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to find out how! identification, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
required financial security 15th, 2021 at the City of surety shall be submitted
LegaLs
deposit will not be Groves, City Hall, 3947 Bids may be held by the with each bid. A certified
considered. Lincoln Avenue, Groves, City of Groves for a period check or bank draft payable NOTICE TO ALL
Texas 77619. The bids will not to exceed 60 days from to the City of Groves or PERSONS HAVING
Prevailing Highway-Heavy, be publicly opened and the date of the bid opening, negotiable U.S. CLAIMS AGAINST THE
Municipal and Utilities wage read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on for the purpose of reviewing Government Bonds (as par ESTATE OF JACK RICHIE
rates for Jefferson County, March 15th, 2021 at the City the bids and investigating value) may be submitted in FROST, DECEASED
published as part of the of Groves, City Hall Council the bidders qualifications lieu of the Bid Bond.
Contract Documents and Room, 3947 Lincoln prior to the contract award. Notice is hereby given that
being equal, citizens of the subject to revisions, shall Avenue, Groves, Texas City of Groves Attention is called to the fact original Letters
Jefferson County, City of Beaumont shall be govern or control minimum 77619. A Non-Mandatory Chris Borne, Mayor that not less than, the Testamentary for the Estate
In the Superior Court of Texas. given preference in rates for work performed pre-bid conference will be March, 2021 federally determined of JACK RICHIE FROST,
the State of Washington employment for work during execution of the held at the City of Groves, prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Deceased were issued on
for the County of Franklin. performed under the contract. Also, qualifications City Hall, 3947 Lincoln All contractors/ Related Acts) wage rate, as February 22, 2021 in Cause
David L. Manning contract. being equal, citizens of the Avenue, Groves, Texas subcontractors that are contained in the contract No. 124,543, pending in the
No.21-250061-11 – Managing City of Beaumont shall be 77619 at 10:00 a.m. on debarred, suspended or documents, must be paid County Court of Jefferson
A MANDATORY virtual given preference in March 8th, 2021. otherwise excluded from or on this project. In addition, County, Texas, to DIANA
GR8 HOUSE, LLC, Member Pre-bid Conference will be employment for work ineligible for participation on the successful bidder must LYNN FROST.
Plaintiff, held at 3:00 P.M., on performed under the Bids are invited for several federal assistance programs ensure that employees and
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, contract. items and quantities of work may not undertake any applicants for employment The address of such
vs. Notice is hereby 2021 on Microsoft Teams. as follows: activity in part or in full are not discriminated Independent Executrix is:
given in A MANDATORY virtual under this project. against because of race,
PRESCOTT, ALGIA & Attendees may join by Pre-bid Conference will be • BASE BID color, religion, sex age or DIANA LYNN FROST
PRESCOTT DELLIA., accordance with internet or phone call: held at 2:00 P.M., on PROPOSAL – “Hot national origin. c/o Bradley Law Firm
Defendant. the provisions of THURSDAY, MARCH 11, Mix Asphalt” Construction P.O. Box 1148
______________________ http://bit.ly/3pGYvH2 2021 on Microsoft Teams. Advertisement and Funding for this project is Port Neches, TX 77651
The State of Washington to
the Texas +1903-405-2009 Attendees may join by Approximately 1.39 Invitation for Bids covered under Section 3 of
the said (naming the Alcoholic Passcode: 980 089 738# internet or phone call: miles of two inch the Housing and Urban All persons having claims
defendant or defendants to (2”) HMAC on 6 The City of Groves will Development Act of 1968. against this Estate which is
be served by publication):
Beverage Code Attendance at the Pre-bid https://bit.ly/3aPu3Vo Roadways in the receive bids for Asphalt All eligible bidders must currently being
that MSIH, LLC is meeting is a prerequisite +1 903-405-2009 City of Groves, Road Reconstruction on 4 comply with Section 3 administered are required to
You are hereby summoned making application to bidding. Prior to the pre- Passcode: 754 381 58# Texas including miles of roadways within the requirements in regard to present them within the time
to appear within sixty days bid conference, interested pulverizing and City of Groves until 10:00 meeting or exceeding the and in the manner
after the date of the first with the Texas bidders should obtain forms Attendance at the Pre-bid mixing the existing a.m. on March 15th, 2021 at required objectives for both prescribed by law.
publication of this Alcoholic of proposal, contract, bond, meeting is a prerequisite base material, the City of Groves, City Hall, hiring and subcontracting.
summons, to wit, within and specifications. Bidding to bidding. Prior to the pre- adding four inches 3947 Lincoln Avenue, In accordance with these DATED the 1st day of
sixty days after the 10th day
Beverage documents may be bid conference, interested (4”) of new limestone Groves, Texas 77619. The objectives, contractors are March, 2021.
of February, 2021, and Commission for a obtained from the City’s bidders should obtain forms base material, and a bids will be publicly opened required to direct their newly
defend the above entitled website: of proposal, contract, bond, two inch (2”) HMAC and read aloud at 10:00 created employment and/or BRADLEY LAW FIRM
action in the above entitled
Wine only package and specifications. Bidding surface, along with a.m. on March 15th, 2021 at subcontracting opportunities Attorneys at Law
court, and answer the store permit and https://beaumonttexas.gov/ documents may be all associated the City of Groves, City Hall to Section 3 Residents and P.O. Box 1148
complaint of the plaintiff beer retailer’s off departments/purchasing/ obtained from the City’s appurtenances in Council Room, 3947 Lincoln Business Concerns. Port Neches, TX 77651
GR8 HOUSE, LLC., and bid-information/ website: keeping with the Avenue, Groves, Texas (409) 724-6644
serve a copy of your answer premises to be engineers plans and 77619. A Non-Mandatory The City of Groves reserves Fax: (409) 724-7585
upon the undersigned located at 2033 Complete electronic sets of https://beaumonttexas.gov/ specifications. pre-bid conference will be the right to reject any or all Email:
attorneys for plaintiff Saxton Highway 96 S. in said Contract Documents departments/purchasing/ • ALTERNATE BID held at the City of Groves, bids or to waive any stownsend@bradlaw.net
Riley & Riley, PLLC, at his may be downloaded from bid-information/ PROPOSAL – “Two City Hall, 3947 Lincoln informalities in the bidding.
(or their) office below stated; the City of Civcastusa.com. Complete Course Surface Avenue, Groves, Texas By: Stephen L. Townsend
and in case of your failure sets of said Contract Complete electronic sets of Treatment” 77619 at 10:00 a.m. on Bids may be held by the Stephen L. Townsend,
so to do, judgment will be
Lumberton, Documents may be said Contract Documents March 8th, 2021. City of Groves for a period State Bar No. 24071539
rendered against you Hardin County, purchased at White may be downloaded from Approximately 1.39 not to exceed 60 days from Attorney for the Estate of
according to the demand of Texas. Reprographics (409) 832- Civcastusa.com. Complete miles of two (2) Bids are invited for several the date of the bid opening, JACK RICHIE FROST,
the complaint, which has 8451 or Triangle Blueprint sets of said Contract course surface items and quantities of work for the purpose of reviewing Deceased
been filed with the clerk of (409) 835-6810 in Documents may be treatment on 6 as follows: the bids and investigating
said court. Plaintiff is Muhammad A. Beaumont, Texas. No purchased at White Roadways in the the bidders qualifications NOTICE TO ALL
quieting title to property Jamil – refund will be made of any Reprographics (409) 832- City of Groves, • BASE BID prior to the contract award. PERSONS HAVING
with the address of, 134 S. charges for sets of Contract 8451 or Triangle Blueprint Texas including PROPOSAL – “Hot City of Groves CLAIMS AGAINST THE
Hugo Ave, Pasco, Managing Documents. Complete sets (409) 835-6810 in pulverizing and Mix Asphalt” Chris Borne, Mayor ESTATE OF EMMY A.
Washington, 99301, in its Member of said Contract Documents Beaumont, Texas. No mixing existing base • March, 2021 BURNS, DECEASED
name. may be reviewed at the refund will be made of any material, adding • Approximately 4
Aniba Z. Shah – Public Works Counter, City charges for sets of Contract four inches (4”) new miles of two inch All contractors/ Notice is hereby given that
Documents. Complete sets original Letters of Independent
Saxton Riley & Managing Hall, 801 Main St., Suite limestone base (2”) HMAC on 13 subcontractors that are
Administration for the Estate
Riley, PLLC. 200, Beaumont, Texas and of said Contract Documents material, and two (2) Roadways in the debarred, suspended or
1112 Meade Member at the office(s) of Associated may be reviewed at the course surface City of Groves, otherwise excluded from or of EMMY A. BURNS,
Public Works Counter, City ineligible for participation on Deceased were issued on
Ave. General Contractors, treatment along with Texas including January 27, 2021 in Cause
Prosser, WA 99350 NOTICE INVITING BIDS American Marketing Co., Hall, 801 Main St., Suite all associated pulverizing and federal assistance programs
BID NO. PW1121-07 No. 124,350, pending in the
Benton County, and F. W. Dodge. 200, Beaumont, Texas and appurtenances in mixing the existing may not undertake any County Court of Jefferson
Washington at the office(s) of Associated keeping with the base material, activity in part or in full County, Texas, to JAMES A.
Sealed bids will be received Please make sure to General Contractors, engineers plans and adding four inches under this project.
by the City Clerk of the City BURNS.
Notice is hereby reference to Bid Number: American Marketing Co., specifications. (4”) of new limestone
of Beaumont, 801 Main PW1121-07 and F. W. Dodge. base material, and a THE STATE OF TEXAS
Street, Room 125, The address of such
given in Bid/Contract Documents, two inch (2”) HMAC Independent Administrator
Beaumont, Texas, until 2:00 CITY OF BEAUMONT, Please make sure to including Drawings and surface, along with CITATION BY
accordance with p.m. (CST), THURSDAY, TEXAS, OWNER reference to Bid Number: Technical Specifications are all associated PUBLICATION
is:
the provisions of MARCH 18, 2021 for PW1121-09 on file at Action Civil appurtenances in JAMES A. BURNS
furnishing all plans,
the Texas administration,
By: Tina Broussard, TRMC Engineers, PLLC, at 8460 keeping with the No. 0135288 c/o Bradley Law Firm
City Clerk CITY OF BEAUMONT, Central Mall Dr., Port Arthur, engineers plans and P.O. Box 1148
Alcoholic superintendence, labor, TEXAS, OWNER Texas 77642. Copies of the specifications. COUNTY COURT OF LAW Port Neches, TX 77651
Beverage Code services, materials, tools, Bid/Contract Documents NO. 1 of JEFFERSON
that JLDL
equipment, supplies, NOTICE INVITING BIDS By: Tina Broussard, TRMC are available for a non- • ALTERNATE BID COUNTY, TEXAS All persons having claims
transportation, utilities, and BID NO. PW1121-09 City Clerk refundable $ 75 charge at PROPOSAL – “Two against this Estate which is
Investments, LLC all other items and facilities the office of Action Civil Course Surface To: JOSEPH LETEFF, III currently being administered
necessary therefore, as Sealed bids will be received Engineers, PLLC, at 8460 Treatment” 15705 MCKAY ROAD are required to present them
dba Howie’s provided in the Contract by the City Clerk of the City
Notice is hereby Central Mall Dr., Ste. J, Port WILLIS, TEXAS 77678 within the time and in the
Hideout is Documents for the of Beaumont, 801 Main given in Arthur, Texas 77642. Approximately 4 manner prescribed by law.
construction of: Contact number 409-983- DATED the 25th day of
making Street, Room 125, accordance with miles of two (2) DEFENDANT, GREETING
February, 2021.
Beaumont, Texas, until 2:00 6263. course surface
application with CITY OF BEAUMONT p.m. (CST), THURSDAY, the terms of the treatment on 13 YOU ARE HEREBY
the Texas Tyrrell Park Loop MARCH 18, 2021 for provisions of the A bid bond in the amount of Roadways in the COMMANDED to appear BRADLEY LAW FIRM
Drainage Project furnishing all plans, five percent (5%) of the bid City of Groves, before the Honorable Attorneys at Law
Alcoholic BID NO. PW1121-07 administration, Texas Alcoholic issued by an acceptable Texas including County Court at Law No. 1, P.O. Box 1148
Beverage superintendence, labor, Beverage Code surety shall be submitted pulverizing and Jefferson County, Texas, at Port Neches, TX 77651
services, materials, tools, with each bid. A certified mixing existing base the Court House in (409) 724-6644
Commission for a together with all equipment, supplies,
that CHEEMA check or bank draft payable material, adding Beaumont, Texas, at or Fax: (409) 724-7585
Wine and beer appurtenances thereto, HOSPITALITY, to the City of Groves or before 10:00 A.M. of the first Email:
transportation, utilities, and four inches (4”) new stownsend@bradlaw.net
being improvements for the negotiable U.S.
retailers permit to City of Beaumont, Owner,
all other items and facilities INC D/B/A limestone base Monday next after expiration
necessary therefore, as Government Bonds (as par material, and two (2) of forty two days from the By: Stephen L. Townsend
be located at 650 Beaumont, Texas. Bids will provided in the Contract Holiday Inn value) may be submitted in course surface date of the issuance of this
be opened and publicly Stephen L. Townsend,
6th St. in the City read in the Council
Documents for the has filed lieu of the Bid Bond. treatment along with citation, then and there to State Bar No. 24071539
of Sour Lake, construction of: all associated answer Plaintiff’s Petition Attorney for the Estate of
Chambers at City Hall. The application for a: Attention is called to the fact appurtenances in filed in said Court in this EMMY A. BURNS,
Hardin County, City reserves the right, after CITY OF BEAUMONT Mixed Beverage that not less than, the keeping with the cause, numbered 0135288
opening Bids, to reject any Deceased
Texas. CITYWIDE PAVEMENT permit and Mixed federally determined engineers plans and on the docket of said Court
or all bids or to make award MARKINGS – PHASE I prevailing (Davis-Bacon and specifications. and styled NOTICE TO CREDITORS
to accept any bid or BID NO. PW1121-09 Beverage late Related Acts) wage rate, as
Officer: Lisa K. combination of bids
hours permit issued by the Texas General • ALTERNATE BID IMRAN KHAIL Notice is hereby given that
deemed advantageous to it. Land Office (GLO) and PROPOSAL – VS original Letters Testamentary
Shaw – Manager together with all said business to contained in the contract Approximately 0.54 JOSEPH LETEFF III for the Estate of EDWARD J.
Jason D. Shaw - Bidders must submit Bid appurtenances thereto, be conducted at: documents, must be paid miles of “Level Up MOUTON, SR. AKA EDWARD
Bond, Cashier’s Check, being improvements for the on this project. In addition, Only” on 25th Street. A brief statement of the JOSEPH MOUTON, SR.,
Manager Certified Check or City of Beaumont, Owner, 2929 Jimmy the successful bidder must nature of this suit is attached Deceased were issued on
irrevocable Letter of Credit Beaumont, Texas. Bids will Johnson ensure that employees and The city will and is more fully shown by February 24, 2021 in Cause
issued by a bank be opened and publicly applicants for employment “Bomag” existing Plaintiff(s)’ Petition on file in No. 124,605, pending in the
Notice is hereby satisfactory to the Owner, read in the Council
Boulevard, Port are not discriminated surface and base, this suit: County Court of Jefferson
given in payable without recourse to Chambers at City Hall. The Arthur, Jefferson against because of race, add additional four **SEE ATTACHED** County, Texas, to MARY E.
the order of the City of color, religion, sex age or MOUTON.
accordance with Beaumont in an amount not
City reserves the right, after County, Texas (4) inches of
opening Bids, to reject any national origin. limestone, compact The officer executing this
the provisions of less than five (5) percent of or all bids or to make award 77642 and shape. The process shall promptly The address of such
the Texas the largest possible bid to accept any bid or Owner: Funding for this project is Contractor to place execute the same according Independent Executor is:
amount as a guaranty that combination of bids covered under Section 3 of surface only. to law, and make due return
Alcoholic the Bidder will enter into deemed advantageous to it. CHEEMA the Housing and Urban as the law directs. If this MARY E. MOUTON
Beverage Code contract and execute bond HOSPITALITY, Development Act of 1968. Bid/Contract Documents, citation is not served within c/o Bradley Law Firm
and guaranty in the form Bidders must submit Bid All eligible bidders must including Drawings and ninety days after date of P.O. Box 1148
that DMoney provided within fourteen Bond, Cashier’s Check,
INC comply with Section 3 Technical Specifications are issuance, it shall be returned Port Neches, TX 77651
Daiquiris LLC is (14) calendar days after date Certified Check or Manvinder requirements in regard to on file at Action Civil unserved. All persons having claims
of Notice of Award of the meeting or exceeding the Engineers, PLLC, at 8460
making application contract. Bids without
irrevocable Letter of Credit Cheema, against this Estate which is
issued by a bank required objectives for both Central Mall Dr., Port Arthur, Issued and given under my
with the Texas required financial security satisfactory to the Owner, Pres/Sec/Dir hiring and subcontracting. Texas 77642. Copies of the hand and seal of said
currently being
deposit will not be administered are required to
Alcoholic considered.
payable without recourse to In accordance with these Bid/Contract Documents County Court of Jefferson present them within the time
the order of the City of objectives, contractors are are available for a non- County at Law No. 1 at my
Beverage Beaumont in an amount not required to direct their refundable $ 75 charge at office in Beaumont, Texas
and in the manner
Prevailing Highway-Heavy, prescribed by law.
Commission for a Municipal and Utilities wage
less than five (5) percent of Construction newly created employment the office of Action Civil on 02/05/2021.
the largest possible bid Advertisement and and/or subcontracting Engineers, PLLC, at 8460
Wine and beer rates for Jefferson County, amount as a guaranty that Invitation for Bids opportunities to Section 3 Central Mall Dr., Ste. J, Port CAROLYN L. GUIDRY,
DATED the 26th day of
February, 2021.
retailers permit to published as part of the the Bidder will enter into Residents and Business Arthur, Texas 77642. County Court of Jefferson
Contract Documents and The City of Groves will Concerns. Contact number County at Law #1
be located at subject to revisions, shall
contract and execute bond
receive bids for Asphalt
BRADLEY LAW FIRM,
and guaranty in the form 409-983-6263. PLLC
6632 Phelan Blvd. govern or control minimum provided within fourteen Road Reconstruction on The City of Groves reserves BY Bridgette Moore P.O. Box 1148
in the City of rates for work performed (14) calendar days after date 1.39 miles of roadways the right to reject any or all A bid bond in the amount of BRIDGETTE MOORE, Port Neches, TX 77651
during execution of the of Notice of Award of the within the City of Groves bids or to waive any five percent (5%) of the bid Deputy (409) 724-6644
Beaumont, contract. Also, qualifications contract. Bids without until 10:00 a.m. on March informalities in the bidding. issued by an acceptable
By: Lance P. Bradley the County Clerk of Orange Bond, Cashier’s Check, and mixed against this Estate, which is execute the same according BOUTTE-STEVENS, DECEASED
Lance P. Bradley, County, Texas. Certified Check or currently being to law, and make due return
Attorney for the Estate of irrevocable Letter of Credit beverage late administered, are required as the law directs. If this as is more fully shown by A brief statement of the
EDWARD J. MOUTON, SR. GIVEN under my hand and the issued by a bank hours permit to be to present them to the citation is not served within the petition on file in this nature of the petition is as
AKA EDWARD JOSEPH seal of the County Court at satisfactory to the Owner, undersigned within the time (90) days after day of cause. follows, to-wit:
MOUTON, SR. Law, Orange County, Texas at payable without recourse to located at and in the manner issuance, it shall be returned
the office of the Orange County the order of the City of 4545 Dowlen Rd. prescribed by law. unserved. NOTICE: In addition to filing TO DETERMINE THE
Clerk in Orange, Texas on Beaumont in an amount not a written answer with the HEIRS AND THEIR
NOTICE TO DEBTORS February 2, 2021. less than five (5) percent of in the City of Gail Allison Vongrugthai Issued and given under my clerk, you may be required PERCENTAGE
8195 San Diego hand and seal of said Court to make initial disclosures to OWNERSHIP IN THE
AND CREDITORS the largest possible bid Beaumont, Beaumont, TX 77708 at Beaumont, Texas, on the other parties of this suit. ESTATE OF
Brandy Robertson amount as a guaranty that Jefferson February 24, 2021. These disclosures generally BONNIE ODEAN NORTON,
THE STATE OF TEXAS County Clerk, Orange the Bidder will enter into DATED the 1st day of must be made no later than (DECEASED)
§ County, Texas contract and execute bond County, Texas. March, 2021. Carolyn L. Guidry 30 days after you file your
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON and guaranty in the form County Clerk answer with the clerk. Find as is more fully shown by
§ /s/ Samantha McInnis provided within fourteen /s/ Travis McCall Jefferson County, Texas our more at TexasLawHelp. the petition on file in this
Samantha McInnis (14) calendar days after date Officer: Jose A. Travis McCall org. cause.
JOVON ANGELETTE of Notice of Award of the Garcia-Velazque Attorney for By Rebekah Ukoh, Deputy
GUYTON, appointed contract. Bids without Gail Allison Vongrugthai (Rebekah Ukoh) The officer executing this NOTICE: In addition to filing
Independent Administrator NOTICE TO CREDITORS required financial security z– Managing State Bar No.: 13320200 process shall promptly a written answer with the
of the Estate of SHARON deposit will not be Member 3350 Eastex Freeway execute the same according clerk, you may be required
GAIL GUYTON, Deceased, Notice is hereby given that considered. Beaumont, Texas 77703 CITATION BY to law, and make due return to make initial disclosures to
Cause #124111 in Jefferson original Letters Testamentary
Juana Magana – Telephone: (409) 833-3350 PUBLICATION as the law directs. If this the other parties of this suit.
County, Texas, by the Judge for the ESTATE OF EUGENE Prevailing Highway-Heavy, Managing Facsimile: (409) 833-2890 citation is not served within These disclosures generally
Email: THE STATE OF TEXAS (90) days after day of must be made no later than
of the County Court of said FOREMAN II, deceased, were Municipal and Utilities wage Member Travis@travismccall.com issuance, it shall be returned 30 days after you file your
County on February 25, issued on February 10, 2021, rates for Jefferson County, TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS unserved. answer with the clerk. Find
2021, hereby notifies all under Docket Number 124457 published as part of the OF AARON TAYLOR, JR., our more at TexasLawHelp.
persons indebted to said pending in the Probate Court Contract Documents and NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO BIDDERS DECEASED Issued and given under my org.
estate to come forward and of Jefferson County, Texas, to subject to revisions, shall hand and seal of said Court
make settlement, and those AMY FOREMAN, as govern or control minimum Notice is hereby given that Sealed bids will be received GREETING: at Beaumont, Texas, on The officer executing this
having claims against the Independent Executor of the rates for work performed original Letters by the City Clerk of the City February 23, 2021. process shall promptly
estate to present them to ESTATE OF EUGENE during execution of the Testamentary for the Estate of Beaumont, 801 Main You are hereby commanded execute the same according
her, within the time FOREMAN II, deceased. contract. Also, qualifications of LAQUITA VERDE, Street, Room 125, to appear before the County Carolyn L. Guidry to law, and make due return
prescribed by law, being equal, citizens of the Deceased, were issued on Beaumont, Texas 77701, Court of Jefferson County, County Clerk as the law directs. If this
All persons having claims City of Beaumont shall be March 1, 2021, in Cause No. until 2:00 P.M. (CST), Texas, at the Courthouse of Jefferson County, Texas citation is not served within
c/o LAW OFFICE OF against the Estate are given preference in 124517, pending in the THURSDAY, MARCH 25, said County in the City of (90) days after day of
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR., required to present them employment for work County Court of Jefferson 2021 and all bids will be Beaumont, Jefferson By Rebekah Ukoh, Deputy issuance, it shall be returned
attorney for said estate, at within the time and manner performed under the County, Texas in Probate, opened and publicly read in County, Texas, at or before (Rebekah Ukoh) unserved.
1217 Nederland Avenue, prescribed by law. Claims contract. to: REBECCA the City Council Chambers 10:00 A.M. of the first
VERDE WINDHAM, on that date for: Monday after the expiration Issued and given under my
may be presented in care of of ten days from the date of CITATION BY hand and seal of said Court
Nederland, Texas 77627. the attorney for the Estate A Mandatory virtual Pre- Independent Executrix.
Claims should be addressed ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR publication of this citation PUBLICATION at Beaumont, Texas, on
as follows: Bid Meeting will be held at to, and may be presented TOWING SERVICES by filing a written answer to February 24, 2021.
WITNESS my hand this 1st 10:00 a.m., on to: FOR FLEET a petition filed in said Court THE STATE OF TEXAS
day of March, 2021. AMY FOREMAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, MANAGEMENT, CODE on February 22, 2021, in Carolyn L. Guidry
Representative of the 2021 on Microsoft Teams. REBECCA VERDE ENFORCEMENT, Cause No.124856, styled, TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS County Clerk
LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR. ESTATE OF EUGENE Attendees may join by WINDHAM AND POLICE OF JOHN EMMANUEL Jefferson County, Texas
State Bar No.: 06072700 FOREMAN II, deceased internet or phone call: c/o: Elizabeth McKim, DEPARTMENT IN THE ESTATE OF AARON HAGGER, III, DECEASED
(409) 724-7979 c/o Richard N. Evans, II Independent Executrix’s TAYLOR, JR., DECEASED By Suzette Johnson, Deputy
Attorney at Law http://bit.ly/2ZP3avJ Attorney Bids shall be submitted to GREETING: (Suzette Johnson)
P.O. Box 5182 Phone #: 1 903-405-2009 Moore Landrey, LLP the City Clerk’s Office, 801 A brief statement of the
Notice To All Persons Beaumont, TX 77726 Passcode: 117 709 443# 905 Orleans Street Main, Room 125, prior to nature of the petition is as You are hereby commanded NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having Claims Against (409) 838-0522 Beaumont, TX 77701 the above stated time. follows, to-wit: to appear before the County
the Estate of John Kirk Attendance at the Pre-Bid Court of Jefferson County, Notice is hereby given that
Veillon, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS meeting is a prerequisite All persons having claims Bidding forms, TO DETERMINE THE Texas, at the Courthouse of original Letters
against this Estate which is specifications and all HEIRS AND THEIR said County in the City of Testamentary for the Estate
to bidding. Prior to the pre- necessary information may PERCENTAGE Beaumont, Jefferson of Ben Thornton, Deceased,
Notice is hereby given that Notice is hereby given that bid conference, interested currently being administered be obtained from the OWNERSHIP IN THE County, Texas, at or before
are required to present were issued on March 1,
original Letters of original Letters bidders should obtain forms Purchasing Division, City ESTATE OF 10:00 A.M. of the first 2021, in Cause No. 124598,
Administration were issued Testamentary for the of proposal, contract, bond, same within the time and in Hall, 801 Main, Room 315, AARON TAYLOR, JR., Monday after the expiration
the manner prescribed by pending in the County Court
in The Estate of John Kirk ESTATE OF JAMES ALAN and specifications. Bidding Beaumont, Texas 77701. (DECEASED) of ten days from the date of of Jefferson County, Texas,
Veillon, Deceased on RICHARDSON, deceased, documents may be law. Vendors requesting bid publication of this citation to: Shirley Thornton.
February 24, 2021 in Cause were issued on February 17, obtained from the City’s packets should call the as is more fully shown by by filing a written answer to
No. 124186 in the County 2021, under Docket Number website: DATED the 2nd day of Purchasing Division at (409) the petition on file in this a petition filed in said Court
March 2021. All persons having claims
Court of Jefferson County, P18929 pending in the 880-3720 or you may cause. on February 24, 2021, in against this Estate, which is
Texas to John Irving Veillon. County Court of Orange https://beaumonttexas.gov/ download the Cause No.124871, styled, currently being
/s/ Elizabeth McKim specifications from our NOTICE: In addition to filing
County, Texas, to LEONARD departments/purchasing/ Elizabeth McKim administered, are required
The Address of Such WAYNE RICHARDSON, as bid-information/ website at: a written answer with the IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN to present them to the
Attorney for Independent clerk, you may be required EMMANUEL HAGGER, III,
Independent Executor is: Independent Executor of Executrix undersigned within the time
the ESTATE OF JAMES A Complete sets of the https://beaumonttexas.gov/ to make initial disclosures to DECEASED and in the manner
REBECCA VERDE departments/purchasing/ the other parties of this suit.
Jesse Branick, ALAN RICHARDSON, bidding documents are on WINDHAM prescribed by law.
bid-information/ These disclosures generally A brief statement of the
221 Highway 69 South, deceased. file at www.civcastusa.com. must be made no later than nature of the petition is as
Suite 100, There is no cost to view the PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST c/o Paul M. Fukuda
The City reserves the right 30 days after you file your follows, to-wit: Attorney at Law
Nederland Texas 77627 All persons having claims plans, and printing can be OF AUTOMATIC to reject any or all bids, or to answer with the clerk. Find
against the Estate are done through the website. TABULATING EQUIPMENT 312 Border Street
accept any bid or our more at TexasLawHelp. TO DETERMINE THE Orange, TX 77630
All persons having claims required to present them Sets of hard copies of combination of bids org. HEIRS AND THEIR
against this Estate which is within the time and manner bidding Documents will not Notice is hereby given that deemed advantageous to it. PERCENTAGE
currently being prescribed by law. Claims be sold. Complete sets of the automatic tabulating The officer executing this OWNERSHIP IN THE DATED the 1st day of
equipment that will be used Please make reference to process shall promptly ESTATE OF March, 2021.
administered are required to may be presented in care of bidding documents shall be
present them within the time the attorney for the Estate used in preparing Bids; in the Joint General and Bid Number: PF0221-15 execute the same according JOHN EMMANUEL
Special Election held on to law, and make due return HAGGER, III, (DECEASED) /s/ Paul M. Fukuda
and in the manner as follows: neither Owner nor Engineer Paul M. Fukuda
prescribed by law. assumes any responsibility May 1, 2021, will be tested Bid Closing Date: March as the law directs. If this
on Tuesday, March 16, 25, 2021 citation is not served within as is more fully shown by Attorney for
LEONARD WAYNE for or misinterpretations Shirley Thornton
Dated this the 24th day of RICHARDSON, resulting from the use of 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at Central (90) days after day of the petition on file in this
Counting Station, 7963 Tina Broussard, TRMC issuance, it shall be returned cause. State Bar No.: 00789915
February, 2021. Representative of the incomplete sets of bidding Viterbo Road, Beaumont, City Clerk unserved. 312 Border Street
ESTATE OF JAMES ALAN documents. Owner and TX 77705, to ascertain that NOTICE: In addition to filing Orange, Texas 77630
John Irving Veillon, RICHARDSON, deceased Engineer, in making copies it will accurately count the CITATION BY Issued and given under my a written answer with the Telephone: (409) 883-4357
Independent Executor c/o Richard N. Evans, II of bidding documents votes cast for all offices and PUBLICATION hand and seal of said Court clerk, you may be required Facsimile: (409) 883-6263
of the Estate of John Kirk Attorney at Law available on the above on all measures. at Beaumont, Texas, on to make initial disclosures to Email:
Veillon, Deceased P.O. Box 5182 terms, do so only for the THE STATE OF TEXAS February 23, 2021. the other parties of this suit. pfukudalawoffice@yahoo.com
Beaumont, TX 77726 purpose of obtaining Bids These disclosures generally
(409) 838-0522 for the Work and do not TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS Carolyn L. Guidry must be made no later than
confer a license or grant for OF RANDALL CLAY County Clerk 30 days after you file your NOTICE TO ALL
CITATION NOTICE INVITING BIDS any other use. Also, plans REESE, DECEASED Jefferson County, Texas answer with the clerk. Find PERSONS HAVING
BY PUBLICATION BID NO. can be viewed at City of our more at TexasLawHelp. CLAIMS AGAINST THE
WU0221-15/FEMA Project Beaumont, Public Works ______________________ GREETING: By Rebekah Ukoh, Deputy org. ESTATE OF EVA A.
THE STATE OF TEXAS No. 13335 Counter, City Hall, 801 Main Signature of Officer (Rebekah Ukoh) ROSETTA A/K/A EVA
St., Suite 200, Beaumont, You are hereby commanded The officer executing this JEAN ROSETTA,
AVISO PUBLICO DE to appear before the County CITATION BY process shall promptly DECEASED
To: Any and all Unknown Sealed bids will be received Texas and Schaumburg &
Heirs and all Persons by the City Clerk of the City Polk, Inc., 8865 College PROBAR Court of Jefferson County, PUBLICATION execute the same according
EL EQUIPO PARA Texas, at the Courthouse of to law, and make due return Notice is hereby given that
Interested in the Estate of of Beaumont, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas said County in the City of THE STATE OF TEXAS as the law directs. If this original Letters
Street, Room 125, 77707. TABULAR
AUTOMATICAMENTE Beaumont, Jefferson citation is not served within Testamentary in the Estate
Louis Doris Huval, Beaumont, Texas, until 2:00 County, Texas, at or before TO: LOCATE THE (90) days after day of of EVA A. ROSETTA A/K/A
Deceased p.m. (CST), THURSDAY, Please make sure to 10:00 A.M. of the first WHEREABOUTS OF AND issuance, it shall be returned EVA JEAN ROSETTA,
Cause No. P18961 MARCH 25, 2021 for reference to Bid Number: Por lo presente se da aviso
que el equipo para tabular Monday after the expiration NOTIFY UNKNOWN HEIRS unserved. Deceased, were issued on
In the County Court at Law, furnishing all plans, WU0221-15 automáticamente que se of ten days from the date of OF LILLIE MAE RELFORD, March 1, 2021, in Cause No.
Orange County, Texas administration, usará en la Eleccion publication of this citation DECEASED Issued and given under my 124607, pending in the
superintendence, labor, CITY OF BEAUMONT, General, Especial y by filing a written answer to hand and seal of said Court County Court of Jefferson
The alleged heir(s) at law in services, materials, tools, TEXAS, OWNER Conjunto que se llevará a a petition filed in said Court GREETING: at Beaumont, Texas, on County, Texas to: ANGELA
the above numbered and equipment, supplies, Tina Broussard, TRMC cabo el 1 de Mayo, 2021, se on February 19, 2021, in February 24, 2021. ROSETTA MACKAN AND
entitled estate filed an transportation, utilities, and City Clerk probará el Martes, 16 de Cause No.124863, styled, You are hereby commanded CATHERINE ROSETTA
APPLICATION TO all other items and facilities Marzo de 2021 a las 9:00 to appear before the County Carolyn L. Guidry CHIRAFIS.
DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in necessary therefore, as a.m. a contar estación IN THE ESTATE OF Court of Jefferson County, County Clerk
this estate on FEBRUARY provided in the Contract
PUBLIC NOTICE Central, 7963 Viterbo Road, RANDALL CLAY REESE, Texas, at the Courthouse of Jefferson County, Texas Claims may presented in
02, 2021, requesting that Documents for the Beaumont, TX 77705, para DECEASED said County in the City of care of the attorney for the
determinar si el equipo Beaumont, Jefferson By Paula McDaniel, Deputy Estate addressed as
the court determine who are construction of: Notice is hereby A brief statement of the County, Texas, at or before (Paula McDaniel)
the heirs and only heirs of contará con exacitud los follows:
given in votos para todos los nature of the petition is as 10:00 A.M. of the first
Louis Doris Huval, CITY OF BEAUMONT LIFT follows, to-wit: Monday after the expiration CITATION BY ANGELA ROSETTA
Deceased, and their STATION & WWTP accordance with puestos oficiales y sobre of ten days from the date of PUBLICATION
todos los proyectos de ley. MACKAN AND CATHERINE
respective shares and REPAIRS TO DETERMINE THE publication of this citation THE STATE OF TEXAS ROSETTA CHIRAFIS
interests in such estate. TROPICAL STORM the provisions of HEIRS AND THEIR by filing a written answer to Independent
HARVEY WWTP the Texas PERCENTAGE a petition filed in said Court TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS Co-Executrices, Estate of
The court may act on this INFLUENT LIFT STATION Alcoholic OWNERSHIP IN THE on August 19, 2020, in OF BONNIE ODEAN EVA A. ROSETTA A/K/A
application at any call of the – REBID ESTATE OF Cause No.123912, styled, NORTON, DECEASED EVA JEAN ROSETTA,
docket on or after 10:00 BID NO. WU0221-15 / Beverage Code RANDALL CLAY REESE, Deceased
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Camp it up at Beaumont Children’s Museum

By Chad Cooper
Entertainment Editor
The Beaumont Children’s Muse-

um plans to be busy in safe manner
during Spring Break with a
“S.T.E.A.M.” exploration with a
week-long camp March 15-19 at the
museum located inside the Beau-
mont Civic Center at 701 Main St.
Each day at camp will focus on
multiple S.T.E.A.M. topics – sci-
ence, technology, engineering, art
and math. Many of these activities
will also be available to families on
the BCM website (beaumontchil-
drensmuseum.org) and their Face-
book page to download and test at
home.
“We know this Spring Break is
going to be a lot different, but we are
really excited to be able to offer a
fun, interactive, and educational
Spring Break camp and activities in
the museum that will hopefully reig-
nite some of the excitement for learn-
ing that kids may have lost during
this difficult virtual school year,”
said Amanda Yarbrough, executive
director of BCM. “This week is
always a fun week filled with mak-
ing, creating, exploring and sharing.”
The museum will celebrate Pi Day
(March 14) a day early on Saturday,
March 13. Pi Day, is celebrated has a temperature of 100 degrees or
(technology), Wednesday, March 17 online at beaumontchildrensmuse-
around the world. Pi (Greek letter higher, they are not allowed to enter
(engineering), Thursday, March 18 um.org.
“π”) is the symbol used in mathemat- the museum. All museum staff are
(art), Friday, March 19 (math) and Organizers also have safety mea-
ics to represent a constant — the required to wear a mask and follow
Saturday, March 20 (make it a full sures in place. All visitors 10 years
ratio of the circumference of a circle the mask mandate set by the gover-
day). of age and older will be asked to
to its diameter — which is approxi- nor. The museum has also increased
All five days of camp are avail- wear a face covering or mask and all
mately 3.14159. The day is also an daily cleaning and disinfecting pro-
able as well as full, half day, single will be asked to conduct a tempera-
opportunity for math enthusiasts to tocols while adding a mid-day muse-
day or full week. Pricing options are ture screening. Everyone must wash
recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to um reset by closing the doors between
$175 (five full-days), $130 (five their hands before entering the exhib-
their friends about math and to eat the two-time periods of visitors.
half-days) or pay by the day ($40, its at the museum restrooms and will
pie. BCM will offer Pi Day kits to For more information, view beau-
one full day, $30, one half-day). be encouraged hand sanitizer and/or
take home at the museum front desk montchildrensmuseum.org or call
Camp times are full day (8:30 a.m. to handwashing breaks during each vis-
March 13 or throughout the week (409) 347-7919. The north entrance
4 p.m.) and half-day (8:30 a.m. to it.
with a small donation to sustainabil- to the Beaumont Civic Center serves
noon). Grade/age ranges are kinder- BCM employees are screened dai-
ity of the museum. as the entrance location for BCM.
garten (ages 5-6) to 5th grade (ages ly for temperature and are under the
Camp details are Monday, March
10-11). Registration can be done same rules of all visitors. If any staff
15 (science), Tuesday, March 16
Dancing with the Stars of Alley Theatre

Southeast Texas
Come dressed in your best cocktail Diana Miles and Jomel Bajara (Dance
The Alley Theatre in Houston con-
tinues with its free digital spring season
production of “The Man with the Flower
and David Rainey ponder the wonder
of being alive in this thought-provoking
drama.
attire, and a mask, for a night of dinner Attitudes), Rita Hurt and Eric Hell- in His Mouth” now available to view “It is hard to imagine something more
and dancing at the Junior League of berg (iRule Dance), Sharita Gardner and it has been extended through March devastating to a theater than a global pan-
Beaumont’s fundraiser “Dancing with and Chris Bates (City Dance Center), 21, due to the winter storm in Texas. demic and indeed it has been extremely
the Stars of Southeast Texas” on Satur- Kathryn and Mark Petkovsek (Marsha Written by Luigi Pirandello and trans- challenging for us at the Alley,” said
day, March 5, inside the Beaumont Civic Woody Academy of Dance), Crystal lated and directed by Rob Melrose, “The Melrose. “That said, we have also found
Center at 7 p.m. Shafer and Brian Mazzola (Horizons Man with the Flower in His Mouth” will ways to make lemonade out of lemons
Guests will be entertained by “stars” Dance Tumble Cheer) and Shawn Han- be available to view for free by register- and have used this moment to find new
from Southeast Texas as they perform ley Atkins and Steve McGrade (Ash- ing online at alleytheatre.org. ways of engaging you, our audience, and
dances choreographed by the premier land’s Affirming Arts Studio). Two strangers meet at a train station a much wider variety of plays than we
dance studios in the area. Tables start at Votes can also be cast for dance cou- in the middle of the night. At first, their can normally offer on our Hubbard and
$2,500 and includes a sit-down dinner. ples ($1 equals one vote). The couple concerns seem the petty worries of the Neuhaus stages.”
A limited number of tables are available with the most votes will win the coveted everyday, but as they probe more deeply The Alley Theatre, one of America’s
for purchase online at one.bidpal.net/ Mirror Ball Trophy. into life, death, and the meaning of exis- leading nonprofit theatres, is a national-
dwtssetx2021. Virtual access can also be These dancing duos promise an eve- tence. It is the play that inspired Edward ly recognized performing arts company
purchased at $250 for those wanting to ning of entertainment while also raising Albee’s masterpiece, “The Zoo Story.” led by Artistic Director Rob Melrose and
watch the event from home. funds for the Junior League of Beaumont, Luigi Pirandello won the Nobel Prize Managing Director Dean R. Gladden.
This year’s stars along with dance whose primary mission is to promote for Literature in 1934 and is considered The Alley is committed to developing
instructors are Jessi Ly and Matthew volunteerism and develop the potential to be one of the most innovative dra- and producing theatre that is as diverse
Cook (Exygon Health and Fitness), of women by supporting our communi- matists who ever lived. Alley resident as the Houston community. The Theatre
ty. The League sup- acting company members Jay Sullivan produces up to 16 plays and nearly 500
ports Beaumont and performances each season,
surrounding areas ranging from the best current
through community work and re-invigorated clas-
projects that focus on sic plays to new plays by con-
self-esteem for youth, temporary writers. Home to a
parenting skills and full-time resident company of
promoting healthy actors, the Alley engages the-
lifestyles. With the atre artists of every discipline
community’s support – actors, directors, designers,
for Dancing with composers, playwrights – who
the Stars of South- work on individual produc-
east Texas, the Junior tions throughout each season
League of Beaumont as visiting artists.
will be able to con-
tinue its vision of
enriching the lives of
all families in South-
east Texas.
JEFFERSON CO. DANCE CLUB

Go for the Gold DOC’S YARDHOUSE
(NEDERLAND)
Fri., March 5: Christian Walker
Sun., March 7: The Blends
Get your gold on at the Art Museum of for $100. Each ticket is also redeemable Sat., March 6: Zach Gonzalez JUDICE’S 1927
Southeast Texas’ annual “Go for the Gold” for lunch for two from Two Magnolias, Sat., March 6: Julian Primeaux
reverse drawing fundraiser, which will be AMSET’s preferred caterer until August DYLAN’S
held virtually Thursday, March 11, at 7 2021. Fri., March 5: Music Box MI CASA
p.m. through Zoom. A number of prizes are given away Sat., March 6: Layne Allen Thurs., March 4: Brad Brinkley
There is still plenty of time to buy throughout the evening, including a chance
“yer” luck of the Irish green to gold ticket to win $10,000 in gold coins for the first- FREE STATE CELLARS WINERY RAYBURN COUNTRY RESORT
place prize; $1,500 in gold coins for sec- Thurs., March 4: Blake Sticker Sat., March 6: Dixie Bridge
ond place; and $1,000 in gold coins for Fri., March 5: Casey Chesnutt
third place prize as well as silver coins and Sat., March 6: Chris Hantz RED TAILZ
wine. Winners need not be present to win. Fri., March 5: Caleb & April
The gold prizes are given in American GATOR COUNTRY
Eagle coins and have value that depends Fri., March 5: Casey Chesnutt RIKENJAK’S SOUTH
on the price of gold and value on the col- Sat., March 6: John Guidroz Sat., March 6: Casey Chesnutt
lectors’ market. Sun., March 7: Tiler Paine
Only 450 tickets will be sold to max- SAWDUST SALOON
imize participants’ chance of winning, HIGH TIDES Fri., March 5: Darrin Morris Band
so advance purchase is recommended Fri., March 5: Joey Greer
by event organizers. To purchase tickets, Sat., March 6: JAG SOGGY BOTTOM SALOON
view amset.org or call (409) 832-3432. Sat., March 6: Larry Tillery Band
This year’s Go for the Gold theme is HONKY TONK TEXAS
“Luck of the Draw.” Attendees are encour- Sat., March 6: Ryan Foret & Foret TRADEWINDS TAVERN
aged to dress in green for a little pre-Pad- Tradition Thurs., March 4: JP Primeaux
dy’s Day festivities for the virtual drawing
on Zoom. Participants will be entertained
by board members and lucky emcees,
Albert Nolen and Gerald Farha.
All proceeds benefit AMSET’s exhibi-
tions and educational programs.
As good as gold
Try a little luck of the Irish featured Snow White and the guest artist Marlana Doyle of was entertained by co-hosts
at this year’s Go for the Gold Seven Dwarfs, along with the Houston Contemporary Amy Poehler and Tina Fey.
reverse drawing fundraiser set excerpts from “Alice in Won- Dance Company and the Insti- Instead of a theater filled with
for Thursday, March 11, at 7 derland” and “Sleeping Beau- tute for Contemporary Dance celebs, actors and actresses,
p.m. The Art Muse- ty.” Houston. The event was gener- this year’s awards welcomed a
um of Southeast Tex- Bonnie Cokinos’ ated in order to provide dance small crowd of “smoking-hot
as will hold their School of Dance/ students with as many perfor- first responders and essential
annual event this year Beaumont Ballet mance opportunities as possi- workers.” Expressing their
virtually on Zoom. Theatre will per- ble, even within a new format appreciation for the work
Only 450 tickets form their version of that includes COVID-19 proto- that has been done by this
($100 each) will be “Cinderella” on cols. The dancers will be wear- incredible group during a
available for pur- March 12-13 at the ing masks while performing pandemic, the talented hosts A LOOK BACK AT 2004
chase by calling Julie Rogers Theatre. and the works were designed paid a high tribute to these PAGE 8B
(409) 832-3422, Tickets are $8-$25 with social distancing in mind. frontline heroes! So cool.
online at amset.org or and can be obtained Tickets are $15 and seating is News of I do’s… Mallory
through an AMSET Out & About online at beaumont- limited. Masks are mandatory. Haynes and John Rugg, as
board member. The with ballet.square.site/ Notable alumni… Every well as Melanie Elan and Jordan Gaspard. B-day wish-
“lucky” emcees are Albert Nolen shop. Wear your year, Lamar University honors Tyler Troutman, exchanged es to Brett Martin, Danyel
yours truly along mask! outstanding alumni leaders in wedding vows over the week- Marquardt, Lisa Cowart,
with Kit Ohmstede Speaking of community service and philan- end. Compliments to the new Keith Giblin, Lisa Coon,
and Gerald Farha. Here’s dance, the Lamar University thropy, business and civic. couples! Paula Watson, Jerome Ennis,
your chance to win $10,000, Department of Theatre & Shannon Pier Allen, Christo- Happy anniversary… to Ally Rayzor, Kristen
$1,500 and $1,000 in American Dance will offer their Spring pher Bates, Keith Giblin and Susanne and Bob Birdwell. Whisenant, Alex McCollum,
Eagle gold coins. May your 2021 Dance Preview on Fri- Larry Norwood have been Felicitations! Nicole McGowan, Jason Fra-
pockets be heavy and your day, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. as selected to receive the highest Storkmarketing… Kate and sier, Denise Truncale, Jenni-
heart be light, may good luck well as two performances Sat- award Lamar University Brandon Kurtz welcomed fer Gordy, Anna Lighty,
pursue you each day and night. urday, March 6 (2 p.m. and bestows upon its graduates – Quentin Merritt Kurtz on Cheri Hazi, Richard Thomp-
See you March 11 and don’t 7:30 p.m.) and 2 p.m. on Sun- Distinguished Alumni. They Feb. 23 at 12:53 p.m. This pre- son, Barbara Brookner,
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mo, the Beaumont Civic Ballet mance event will feature in person and virtually. Candles and cakes… belated Bass, Paul Landry, Jonas
performed “Fairy Tales in sophisticated creative works Delightful… The 2021 best to Randy Reese, Will Fertitta, Neil Potter, Sarah
Dance” at the Julie Rogers by the Department of Theatre Golden Globes Awards were Crenshaw, James Scott, Greg Scott and Mike Phelan.
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How many times
have you traveled west
down Interstate 10 to
Houston, and about
halfway there, see large
signs that read “Tree
Ripe Tangerines,”
“Local Honey,”
“Pecans,” “Vegetables,”
“Jellies” and “Vine Ripe
Tomatoes” as well as a 1947 red Dodge truck?
For decades, the Romero family has operated fruit
stands throughout Southeast Texas including the icon-
ic RRR Fruit Express fruit stand in Wallisville, which
has made the small town near Anahuac famous.
Located at 22470 Interstate 10 East (Exit 810),
RRR Fruit Express is an old-fashioned open-air mar-
ket with fresh fruit and vegetables – oranges, apples,
cucumbers, potatoes, juicy watermelons, peaches,
The late Ronald Ray Romero
onions, squash and peppers – all for $7 a bucket or “We have some really big Texas grapefruit right
three buckets for $20. now,” said Marla, who works the fruit stand with her
husband Raymond Romero, 10 months out of the
! year, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (later
red once the time changes). “With the hard freeze that
e happened to the crops in South Texas, grapefruits and
e liv citrus are hard to find right now, but we have some
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pepper flavors are also available. 4035. You won’t be sorry that you made the short
Available in 1-pound bags are shelled almonds, trip west to Wallisville, just 30 minutes of so
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What has recently become popular are fresh – Chad Cooper, Entertainment Editor
Texas pecans
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chips that includes salted carrot, green bean, salted
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“Fruit stands go back four generations in the
Romero family,” said Raymond Romero. “We lost my
father, Ronald Ray Romero, late last year, and he did
it all from selecting all the fruit and vegetables to
hand-painting the signs you see from the road.”
Raymond, who is from Winnie, said that if you saw
a fruit stand anywhere between Sulphur, Louisiana,
and Wallisville, it was one of the Romero’s. “My fam-
ily used to go door-to-door and sell fruit. They would
park the car and walk the neighborhood and sell peo-
Texas grapefruit ple fruits and vegetables. I have been around it all my
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As I’ve mentioned before, Ina Gar- of cold water, changing out the water
ten is a chef that I really enjoy. Of as needed if the leaves are sandy. Add
course, her food is delicious, but I the pine nuts and salt to a blender,
think it’s her subtle along with 1/2 cup of
sass that pulls at my the olive oil, or enough
heart strings. One of to cover the blades.
my favorite sayings of Blend briefly, then
hers is, “Store bought add the basil to the
is fine”. She will blender, shaking light-
always show you how ly but leaving a bit of
to make things from the cold water cling-
scratch, but then ing to the leaves.
shames you for buy- Add a small clove
ing store bought of garlic (good pesto
instead of making doesn’t need too much
from scratch. And we garlic) and the remain-
love her for it! ing olive oil. Gently
Even though this pulse this all together
salmon pesto pasta in the blender, let-
is not one of her rec-
ipes, I very much Cooking ting the ingredients
mix with each other
felt my inner Ina
came out when mak- with Mac organically.
mixture should be
The
ing this dish. I found smooth and bright

myself making the green. Add the chees-
hard decision between store bought es and blend the mixture one final
package directions. thicken up as well).
and “from scratch” pesto, today. I even time, just until the cheese is evenly
Sprinkle the salmon with the garlic Drain the pasta and toss it with the
made it half-way through grocery dispersed. The result should be a fresh,
powder and some salt and pepper. Coat sauce. Serve immediately with freshly
shopping with a jar of pesto in my cart. light pesto in a vibrant shade of green.
it in flour on all sides. In a skillet, heat grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Yet last minute, my inner Ina said “Do Taste and adjust the salt, cheese and
the oil and butter over medium-high
better,” so I did! And I promise you consistency to your liking. Store tight-
heat. Cook the salmon for about 3 min- Until next time, Mac!
this extra step will elevate your dish ly covered in the refrigerator for no
utes per side until lightly golden. Take
100%! The added cream to the pesto more than four days or freeze (in ice McKenzie “Mac” Harken is a native
the pan off the heat. Remove the salm-
sauce will grab hold of the pasta and cube trays or flat in freezer bags). of Southeast Texas with a serious love of
on to a plate and set aside. Pour the fat
create a harmonious blend of flavors. food. Follow Mac on Instagram @cook-
Salmon pesto pasta ingredients out of the skillet, but leave the nice
You’ll be left with a smooth, creamy, ingwithmac_.
browned bits that are stuck on the bot-
bright green dish that is sure to please • 1-pound fresh salmon
tom of the pan (don’t wipe the pan
many. • 1 tablespoon olive oil
out).
• 1 tablespoon butter
Pesto ingredients Add the chicken broth and pesto and
• Salt & pepper to taste
return the pan to the burner. Cook for
• 3 cups packed basil leaves (2 • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
about 30 seconds while scraping up the
large bunches) • Flour for dredging
brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts (untoasted) • 1/3 cup chicken broth or dry white
Add in the cream and lemon juice and
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or more wine
let the sauce bubble for about a minute.
to taste • 1/3 cup pesto
Add the salmon back in and break it
• 3/4 cup olive oil, divided • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
into pieces with your spoon. Reduce
• 1 small clove garlic • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice optional
the heat and let it gently cook for
• 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
another 5 minutes or so (the sauce will
Romano optional
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
Reggiano
Instructions
Pesto instructions Boil a salted pot of water for your
Wash the basil leaves in a big bowl pasta and cook it al dente according to
The red wine myths

One of the most enduring myths long periods.
of red wine is that the older it gets, A century ago, the main reason
the better it is. French and Italian red wines were
Where this erroneous aged was that they
line comes from is buried weren’t drinkable when
in history, but it’s likely young. Many of these
no true wine lover came wines were coarse and
up with it. Most wine lov- unbalanced. People found
ers know that certain that by holding them for a
wines age nicely for while, some of the bad
decades, but most red stuff dissipated; rough-
wines are best within a ness would diminish.
few years of their vin- Today’s red wines are
tage, if not immediately. better in that respect.
Besides, aging wine is Most young, fruity wines
a task that amateurs that are awkward and
should not try without astringent when young
understanding details of improve with a few addi-
the game. Dan Berger tional years in the bottle,
My guess is that non- wine aficionado but some may simply get
wine lovers, hearing old and tired. Once
praise being the vibrancy of
heaped on bottles youth flees, a wine
of 20-year-old red
Bordeaux, assume
that all older red
Wine Talk can be unappeal-
ing.
Before wine
wine is better than quality improved,
the young stuff. In fact, I believe around the 1970s, many bad wines
that wines that might be better with were made. In the bad old days of
age also may be enjoyed while Bordeaux, many vintages (notably
young. Just decant the wine for an in the 1930s and early 1940s) were
hour and watch it improve. terrible. Rain before harvest pro-
A lot of red wines are rated by duced wines that were lackluster
so-called experts on a scale of weight when young and never improved.
and power. The heavier the wine, the By contrast, great vintages can
better it is, they tell us. And thus the produce great wines. Red Bordeaux far more appealing to consume soon don’t age very long, reaching a peak
implication that it will age for from 1945, 1949, 1953, 1959, 1961 after they were made. And such at age 5.
decades. Such assumptions have and 1970 remain targets of collec- wines can age as well. The best trait for any wine, red or
more exceptions than you’d believe. tors. This is particularly true with mer- white, is balance. If a wine tastes
Often, wines that are powerful Too many people these days lot, a grape variety that is supposed good when it’s young, what’s the
when released can improve with a equate concentration (dark color, to yield a more supple, approachable harm in opening it sooner? Still,
little time in the bottle. But there is high alcohol) with greatness. In fact, wine than cabernet. My experience some Americans hold to the belief
no guarantee they’ll age well for some of the most elegant wines are with merlots is that most of them that dark, concentrated red wines
should be held until they are nearly
senile.
The longest-lived dry red wines
being made today are Barolo (from
Northern Italy), California petite sir-
ah, cooler-climate syrah and some
California cabernet sauvignons.
Best consumed at five to seven
years of age are Chianti, zinfandel,
Cotes du Rhone, pinot noir, barbera,
gamay, grenache, tempranillo and
many others.
Except for certain wines, the best
bet is to open a wine sooner than
later.
Wine of the Week: 2019 Guigal
Cotes du Rhone ($19) — One of the
world’s most reliable red wines, this
blend of grenache, syrah and other
grapes is faintly rustic with dark ber-
ry fruit and a generous midpalate. It
is best when decanted for an hour.
The Examiner is very saddened to share
the sudden passing of our columnist Robert
Whitley. He was beloved by his readers,
wine aficionados and the wine industry at
large. Our hearts and condolences go out to
Whitley’s family and all those he has delight-
ed with his passion for decades. We hope
you enjoy our new wine columnist, Dan
Berger.
Privacy gardening
I’ve long believed the old adage, green). There are several species
“Good fences make good neighbors.” available today and the most recom-
What better fence than a growing, mended is Nellie Stevens. It grows as
green, luscious one? One of the most much as 6 feet wide and 20 feet tall.
frequent requests from They are strong and can be
homeowners of landscape left to grow naturally or
architects I hear is, “Give can be clipped into a row
me some privacy.” With of bunny rabbits if you
home sites shrinking in size please.
and existing trees removed Savannah holly is anoth-
in new subdivisions, some er great option, which can
homeowners can see their grow even taller up to 30
neighbors. Yes, they can feet. It has little holly ber-
see too much. ries and grows more thick-
You may have a chain ly with a little sun. You can
link fence or wooden priva- check local garden centers
cy fence, but you want for even more great holly
more. There is a short list options for our area.
of screening plants that can Everyone has seen the
be just what you need. The gorgeous Southern magno-
best privacy providing Joette Reger lia trees growing around
plants grow quickly are columnist town, giving us eye candy.
evergreen, which are easy A version of this magnolia
care and can be plant- is a smaller relative
ed as thickly as you that suitable for cre-
need them for the
ultimate thick green
screen. Create your
Garden Gate ating a privacy screen
in your landscape.
The Little Gem mag-
own personal retreat nolia grows compact-
with not a neighbor or power line in ly with lush green leaves. You can
sight. watch it reach heights of 25 feet and
One of the best options is the reli- 10 feet wide. It has blooms and the
able holly. They don’t need much same wonderful fragrance of the big
space to grow – they grow tall and daddy Southern Magnolia. I also see
wide to provide cover (they are ever- D.D. Blanchard magnolia around
town, which grows a little taller that course, you can keep them trimmed
the Little Gem. Bracken’s Brown lower in case you get a new neighbor
Beauty is another great magnolia that you like. The leaves are a fun gold
option for screening. color with tiny white flowers that the
Yes, we see a lot of them, but that is butterflies like; the more sun they get
a true testament to how good they are the more golden leaves they become.
is the privet. Privets grow quickly and Waxleaf privet is also a popular
the Vicary golden privet will reach 12 choice because they are naturally
feet in height and 10 feet wide. Of dense and have a deep rich green color
with shiny leaves. They
grow about 8 feet tall and 5
feet wide. With shiny leaves,
they can be trimmed up like
a tree to create a tall row of
trees or left to grow natural-
ly. They tolerate sandy or
clay soil and both sunny and
shady locations. Just don’t
put them near boggy soil.
Plants like ivy and fig ivy
or jasmine can be planted to
grow up and cling to an
existing fence to keep out
prying eyes. I’ve even seen a
row of tall ornamental grass-
es used in a modern home
environment to give privacy.
I hope you love your
neighbor enough to create
some privacy for both of
you. Planting a green wall of
plants just feels “nicer” than
putting up a 10-foot wall.
Retirement benefit calculation

There are two kinds of people in a different ad-
the world. Those who just want to justment factor
know the time and those who want for each year of
to take the clock apart to see how it earnings, AND
works. I’m sure most of us fall into each year’s ad-
the first category. I sure do. But of justment fac-
course, there are always those who tor is different
need to disassemble that clock, ex- based on your
amine it and then try to put it back year of birth.
together. Here is a
And when it comes to Social Se- quick example.
curity retirement benefits, there also If you were born
are two kinds of people: those who in 1949 and
just want to know what their benefit earned $20,000
is going to be and those who want in 1980, they
to know exactly how the government would multiply
comes up with their retirement bene- those earnings
fit calculation. by an infla-
But as I think about it, there is tion adjustment
probably a third category of Social factor of 3.25,
Security retirement benefit calcula- meaning they
tors. It is those people who want a would actually
general idea of how their benefit will use $65,000 as
be figured. They just don’t need all your 1980 earn-
the nitty-gritty details. I think most ings. But if you Security benefit depends on your in- earnings you have after age 62. If
seniors fall into that category. were born in 1950 and earned that come. In a nutshell, the lower your you worked full time until age 66,
For years now, I’ve been provid- same $20,000 in 1980, they would average wage, the higher percentage for example, you would normally
ing a relatively simple explanation use an inflation factor of 3.33, result- rate of return you get. Once again, assume that those earnings between
for those folks. In a nutshell, ing in $66,600 as the 1980 the actual formula is messy and var- age 62 and 66 would definitely in-
a Social Security retirement earnings used in your Social ies depending on your year of birth. crease your PIA. After all, you fig-
benefit is a percentage of Security computation. As an example, here is the formula ure, they are some of your highest
your average monthly in- You can find a complete for someone born in 1949: You take earning years, so they will become
come using your highest 35 breakdown of those infla- the first $749 of average monthly in- part of that “high 35.”
years of inflation-adjusted tion adjustment factors for come and multiply it by 90%. You But not necessarily. And here is
earnings. each year of birth (for folks take the next $3,768 of your average why. For reasons I can’t take the
So, when you file for re- nearing retirement age) at monthly income and multiply that by time to explain in this short column,
tirement benefits, the Social the Social Security Admin- 32%. And you take any remainder earnings after age 60 are not indexed
Security Administration istration’s website: www. and multiply it by 15%. for inflation. They get calculated at
will look at your earnings socialsecurity.gov. You can find a complete break- current dollar value only. So, if your
history and pull out your The next step in the retire- down of those computation “bend “raw PIA” was based on a full 35-
highest 35 years. They don’t ment computation formula points” on the Social Security web- year history of high inflation-adjust-
have to be consecutive. If is to add up your highest 35 site. ed earnings, your current earnings
you don’t have 35 years of Tom Margenau years of inflation-adjusted Believe it or not, that was the “sim- may not be high enough to become
earnings, the SSA must plug columnist earnings. Then you divide ple” explanation for those who just part of your “high 35,” so they won’t
in an annual salary of by 420 – that’s the want some idea of how their Social increase your benefit. Or they possi-
“zero” for every year number of months Security retirement benefit will be bly might bump up the PIA, but not
you did not work,
until the 35-year
Social Security in 35 years – to get
your average infla-
figured. To summarize, it is a per- by much.
centage of your average monthly In fact, I hear from readers all the
base is reached.
However, before
and You tion-adjusted month-
ly income.
income using your highest 35 years time (the bean counters and clock-
of inflation-adjusted earnings. If this makers) who tell me that they are
they add up those The final step was a college course, think of it as confused because the benefit esti-
“high 35,” they index each year brings us to the “social” part of So- Social Security Benefit Computation mate they are getting from the SSA
of past earnings for inflation. And cial Security. The percentage of your 101. now (at age 66, let’s say) is not much
this is where the formula starts to average monthly income that comes But now I’m going to offer the ad- more than the estimate they got back
get messy. That’s because there is back to you in the form of a Social vanced course. This is the one for at age 62. Their current benefit esti-
the bean counters and clockmakers mate includes the COLA increases
out there. but either little or no bump for their
I’ll start by introducing the term post-62 earnings. The reason why is
“primary insurance amount,” or PIA. that lack of inflation indexing after
The PIA is your basic retirement age 60.
benefit upon which all future calcu- As you can see, the Social Security
lations will be based. The “raw PIA” retirement benefit formula is pretty
is actually calculated at age 62. In messy. And if you’re not a clock-
What do we do? other words, when the SSA pulls out maker, I say, “Don’t worry about it.”
your highest 35 years of earnings, Just let the SSA do it for you. Go
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or another highly public spot is a ing inherently wrong with your hus-
great idea. band reaching out to your business
- Ed in Essex Junction partner, so it’s worth asking yourself
why your first instinct was to suspect
Dear Ed: something inappropriate. Are there
Agreed. As the virus is still a con- past trust issues that you haven’t
cern right now, outdoor public spaces resolved? (Remember that “trust”
are also a good option, provided there doesn’t just mean trusting each other
are other people somewhat close by not to cheat but also trusting that you
for safety’s sake. It’s also smart to can be vulnerable.)
first go on a “date” over video chat to Or perhaps your husband knew that
figure out whether there’s any chem- your friend would show you the mes-
Dear Annie: he kept himself clean. Gradually, he’s istry (and to make sure they’re the sages, and he was trying to get your
“Unappreciated Stepmom” gave changed, and his hygiene has gotten same person as in their profile pic- goat. Or maybe he was flirting with
her stepson and his fiance money for worse and worse. Now he only chang- tures). her, as you suspected.
their wedding about a year ago, and es underwear and showers once a
Whatever the case, the only way
life certainly has been a winding road week. He has let his hair grow long Dear Annie: you’ll find the real answer - and a real
since then. I agree with “Stepmom” and messy and refuses to get a hair- I own a bar with my best friend. solution - is through open and honest
that not being updated over their cut. He shaves maybe once a week, at We work great together. I’ve been conversation with your husband.
change of plans is insensitive, more most. He used to be fun to go out married for five years, and yesterday, Marriage counseling can create the
so because she is one of the groom’s with, and now he never wants to go my business partner showed me mes- space for that to happen, and it can
parents. My interpretation was that anywhere. Please help. I’m desperate. sages from my husband. He gave her also help you identify the path for-
her involvement in the wedding plan- What can I do? I want the man I mar- his phone number and said if she ever ward. Give it a try.
ning simply was the provision of ried back. wants to talk, she should call. He is in
funds for the couple to proceed with - Stink Has Me on the Brink no way associated with our bar. They Dear Annie:
their plans as they wish. In my under- Dear Stink Has Me on the Brink: are friends through me. I am very I understand “Employee for the
standing, when you give a gift, it is no upset he did this. I confronted him, Moment’s” concerns about having to
longer yours, regardless of what it is. Although only a licensed health and he said he was just being nice. work in unsafe conditions during the
There is some imbalance on both care professional can diagnose your However, I’m still mad and hurt he pandemic. Before she judges her
sides of the scale here. husband, it sounds like his poor did this. Should I just overlook this as employer so harshly, however, I
- Just the Way I See It hygiene is just a symptom of the real his being friendly, or do I have a rea- believe she should consider how dif-
problem - possibly clinical depression son to be upset? ficult it has been keeping a business
Dear JTWISI: or another mental health issue. The - Aggravated going during a pandemic. Her employ-
I tend to subscribe to that line of good news is that help is available.
er has to look at the bottom line and
thinking, as well. If it’s got strings Let him know, in a compassionate, Dear Aggravated: fight to keep his product (whatever it
attached, then it’s not a gift; it’s a nonjudgmental tone, that you’ve been These sorts of situations can func- is) selling in a difficult market. Per-
trap. That being said, I could sympa- concerned about him this past year, tion as Rorschach tests for relation- haps he, like so many business own-
thize with “Unappreciated Step- and urge him to see a therapist. If he ships: What you see can reveal a lot
mom’s” hurt feelings in this case, as is resistant to that, encourage him to about your headspace. There’s noth- See ANNIE on page 20B
no one likes feeling left out of the see his primary care physician, who
loop. “Imbalance on both sides of the will likely refer him to a therapist if
scale,” as you put it, is an eloquent he hears these symptoms.
description. Dear Annie:
Dear Annie: I’m recently divorced, and I don’t
My husband and I have been hav- know how to approach men to date.
ing a rough time. He cheated on me How do I talk without embarrassing
with a young woman and got her myself?
pregnant. I think this was her goal, - Ready to Mingle
secretly. She knew he had a wife and Dear Ready:
wanted him to leave me.
Anyway, the baby will be 1 soon, Since your divorce was recent, take
and now that my husband is seeking a little time to date yourself. Try a
reconciliation, I feel stuck in the mid- new hobby. Read those books you’ve
dle. I’ve already been through my always been meaning to read. Dive
hurt stage and would hate to go into a daily exercise routine. Learning
through it again. What should I do? to enjoy your own company helps 1620 Wellington place #303
you gain self-esteem - which is not
- Betrayed
Dear Betrayed:
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I will say, infidelity does not have offer a convenient way to dip your toe
to be the end. Many couples have in and gain further confidence and bedroom, master bath has double sinks and walk-in shower, remodeled half bath
worked past betrayals and come out figure out what you’re looking for. Be downstairs. Kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Inside utility
the other side stronger than ever, with sure to always meet people in a public room has a washer/dryer that stay. It even has a security system and Ring door bell.
the help of couples’ counseling. If place. (More on that in the following
you and your husband enroll in mar- letter.) Beat the heat in the in-ground pool in the summer time.
riage counseling, this could be the Dear Annie:
case for you. But if you are past that
point, mentally, I wouldn’t blame you For your readers’ safety, please tell
them that when online dating, they
for leaving. Trite but true, listen to
your heart. should never, EVER agree to meet
anyone for the first time at any loca-
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29 30 31 32 33 34
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73 Bamboozled permission!’’
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than 4,000 past puzzles,
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ANNIE Administration at 800-659-2955. get the hang of it. Later, my boss mean to trivialize what you’ve gone
appointed a staff member (a computer through; I understand that it’s been
from page 19B Dear Annie: “geek”) to give me lessons. After enormously frustrating. But you’ve
ers, is facing layoffs and even shut- I am writing in response to “Miss- weeks of trying with daily one-on- likely been more present for life than
ting the doors of the business. Per- ing Mom’s” letter about trying to get one instruction, he gave up trying to many of us.
haps she should consider that he had over the loss of her mother. That teach me. For me, it was nothing but
to get tough to survive and that he quote you printed is on the spot. I frustration. Dear Annie:
was fighting to maintain her job and wish to reassure Missing Mom she is I seem to be an otherwise intelli- I just read your column with the
paycheck as well as his own. perfectly normal; a horrible thing has gent person. Fifty-three years ago, I letter from “Missing Mom” about the
That does not justify unsafe condi- happened to her. I am 55 years old. I even graduated college with honors. I death of her mother and how difficult
tions but may explain why a respect- lost my mom 15 years ago and my did well with networking and keeping it has become to move on. Many of us
ed employer would appear to consid- dad 11 years ago. I still have my up with the latest news, until comput- can identify with her. As a person
er the business before the employee. moments, and I feel like I always ers became ubiquitous. who has always added poetry to a
As you said, there is redress for will. I cry a little, or I bawl; I have I know dyslexia is a recognized situation, I found my peace through a
unsafe conditions. If she considers such priceless memories of them. A learning disability that affects other- simple poem I wrote a couple of years
these things and still feels the same, man once said to me, “Grief can wise intelligent people who can’t after my mom’s passing. If it can be
she should move to a new job. sneak up on you.” It always can. I learn to read. Do I have something passed on to her, I am more than hap-
- Not Business as Usual offer Missing Mom my condolences. like that -- something that is a recog- py to share it.
- Mary J. nized learning disability? Am I the Memories used to make us sad,
Dear Not Business as Usual: only one in the world with this prob- But now they make us smile.
You bring up a great point: Dear Mary: lem? Alone the first one hundred yards,
Small-business owners have been put So many people reached out to - In a Quagmire But now we’ve walked a mile.
through the wringer this past year, express a similar sentiment. The And now we share how life begins
and it’s not right that so many should responses have been a reminder that Dear Quagmire: Then spent with family and friends.
lose everything they’ve built because although grieving can feel so lonely, I have a feeling there are other peo- And with the love and times we’ve
of circumstances outside their con- we are not alone. ple out there who have dealt with this shared,
trol. problem, and I hope to hear from Know now, it never ends.”
If you’re a small-business owner
Dear Annie: some of them. In the meantime, if this - Jack Notman
and haven’t researched the aid avail- I am 74 years old. Back in my 40s, is causing you distress, ask your doc-
able to you lately, I encourage you to I tried learning an up-and-coming tor to refer you to a specialist who can Dear Jack:
visit the following website: https:// new skill: how to use a computer. screen for cognitive disabilities. Your poem is touching, and it
www.sba.gov/funding-programs/ Well, my attempts were fruitless. I For what it’s worth, far too many reminds me of another quote that I
loans/coronavirus-relief-options. You could never figure it out. My wife of us are overly dependent on our heard recently: “Love is longer than
can also call the U.S. Small Business tried teaching me, but I just couldn’t computers and smartphones. I don’t life and stronger than death.”
CHUCK SHEPHERD’S
Lacy Hayes spotted a car lurking
near his mailbox on Feb. 11 and
saw the driver, who appeared to be
WEIRD an elderly woman, reach inside it,

he took action. Hayes reached
through the driver’s window and
removed the keys from the ignition. Find the 7 words to match the 7 clues. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in
It’s a dog’s life The woman hit him with her cell- each solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all the letter combinations will be
Bill Dorris, a successful Nash- phone, so he took that too, called necessary to complete the puzzle.
ville, Tennessee, businessman, was 911, then took a picture of the driv-
84 years old when he passed away er and the tags, The Charlotte
late last year, WTVF-TV reported, Observer reported. The driver got
leaving $5 million to his beloved away, but neighbor Nicole Kern got
8-year-old border collie, Lulu. Dor- online and, using Hayes’ photo and
ris, who was unmarried and trav- facial recognition software, soon
eled frequently, often left Lulu in found a match -- a man, wanted in
the care of his friend Martha Bur- Greenville, South Carolina. Neigh-
ton, 88, who will continue to keep bors rejoiced when a man with the
the dog and will be reimbursed for same name was booked into the
reasonable monthly expenses from Mecklenburg County jail on Feb. 13
the trust established for Lulu by the on a fugitive extradition warrant
will. Burton was chill about the and a charge of resisting a law
whole thing: “I don’t really know enforcement officer. Police declined
what to think about it to tell you the to comment on whether the man is
truth,” she said. “He just really also a suspect in the mail thefts. The
loved that dog.” unnamed criminal was held on $2
million bail.
Annals of education
Concordia University student Desperate times
Aaron Asuini wanted to ask a ques- Police in the Ukrainian village of
tion in the online art history class he Hrybova Rudnya determined that
was taking, but when he tried to the unnamed man who called them
reach out to the lecturer, Fran- Feb. 13 and confessed to seriously
cois-Marc Gagnon, he couldn’t find injuring his stepfather, made the
any contact information in the call in order to get the road in front
school’s portal. So he Googled the of his house cleared of snow. Police
professor’s name -- and found an spokeswoman Yulia Kovtun told
obituary. The Verge reported Gag- the BBC the man insisted that offi-
non passed away in March 2019, cers would need special equipment
and although the course syllabus to get to him because of the snow,
listed someone else as the class’s but when police arrived, they found
official instructor, it also noted that no assault or murder, and the road
Gagnon would be the lecturer. A had already been cleared by a trac-
Concordia spokesperson expressed tor. The man was charged with fil-
regret at the misunderstanding, but ing a false report and fined.
Asuini is still unsettled about it: “I
don’t really even want to watch the Least competent criminal
lectures anymore. ... I think it lacked Robert Joseph Hallick of Chatta-
tact and respect for this teacher’s nooga, Tennessee, was arrested Feb.
life.” 11 and charged with perjury, forg-
ery and identity theft after applying
Awesome! for a handgun permit using former
Appalachian Bear Rescue is on President Barack Obama’s name,
the lookout for a wild mother bear according to court documents. The
to foster three newborn cubs found arrest report also said his applica-
in the crawl space under a home in tion included a letter with a United
Sevier County, Tennessee, accord- States of America seal and U.S.
ing to United Press International. Department of State letterhead,
Utility workers called to the home along with a $50 check, WTVC-TV
on Feb. 13 to repair a gas leak reported. In November, Hallick had
found the “ample caboose of a very been denied a handgun permit under
large snoozing bear” when they his own name due to an active war-
entered the crawl space under the rant for his arrest in Michigan.
house, the wildlife agency said.
“There was no way to safely repair Weird history
the gas line while the bear was in In an auction in Chesapeake City,
residence,” so wildlife officials Maryland, that closed on Feb. 8, a
tempted the bear out of her den but white wooden toilet seat pilfered
found three babies had been left from Adolf Hitler’s retreat in the
behind. They will remain with Bavarian Alps sold for about
Appalachian Bear Rescue until a $18,750, The Sun reported. Rag-
foster mom is found. nvald C. Borch, a U.S. soldier who
spoke German and French, was one
Neighborhood watch of the first to arrive at the Berghof
Homeowners in the Quail Hollow at the end of World War II. His
neighborhood of Charlotte, North senior officers told him to “get what
Carolina, have been frustrated by a Solutions on page 23B
mail thief since late 2020, so when See WEIRD on page 22B
WEIRD cine because it wasn’t actually injected.

Joanna was charged with domestic battery.
from page 21B
you want” from the damaged property, so
Borch grabbed a toilet seat and shipped it
What’s old is new again
The Boston Globe reported on Feb. 15
Su• do• ku
Yoogi games (www.yoogi.com)
home to New Jersey, where he displayed it about the newest hipster craze: typewriters. • Fill the cells in such a way that each row, column and 3x3
in his basement. Bill Panagopulos of Alex- Manual, heavy, clunky “typers.” Tom Furri- subsquare has digits 1-9.
ander Auctions said, “This was as close to a er, the owner of Cambridge Typewriter, • Some digits are already given as clues.
‘throne’ as the dictator would ever get.” Boston’s only remaining typewriter repair
Borch’s son put the “trophy” up for auction; shop, first noticed the upward sales trend in 2 3 5 6
the buyer was not identified. April 2020. “I was busy beforehand, but
COVID raised my business by 40%.” While
Family values typewriters can’t take the place of digital 7 5 1 9
Medium — Puzzle No. 1

Joanna Zielinski, 62, of Naples, Florida, communications devices, they’re attractive
was arrested Feb. 11 after stabbing her sis- to young people for creative endeavors that 5
ter, Laura, 64, multiple times with an EpiP- have become popular during the lockdowns:
en, according to authorities. Investigators “My customers use it for journaling, poetry, 7 2 6 5
said the two had spent the evening drinking creative writing,” Furrier said. “It’s all
and taking drugs, and Laura fell asleep on about writing without internet distractions,
about getting into a zone.” With pandemic 5 9 1 3
the couch. “At some point,” said police,
“Joanna went crazy and attacked Laura with restrictions in place, Furrier brings type-
an EpiPen,” because “I’m allergic to writers out onto the sidewalk for customers 6 4 2 1
drunks,” she told officers, and she wanted to inspect, then disinfects them and returns
to sober her sister up. The Smoking Gun them to the window. Customers “instantly 1
reported the EpiPen was prescribed to Joan- get the typewriter bug,” he said.
na, but Laura wasn’t affected by the medi- 7 5 3 4
8 3 9 7
Zack Hill
By John Deering
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6
7 5
2
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8
and John Newcombe
Medium — Puzzle No. 2 8 6 9 7
3 6 9
5 4
1 7 2
9 4 1 5
2 6 1
5 2 8 6
3 7
4 5 1 2
Medium — Puzzle No. 3
2 3 4 8
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Solutions on page 23B
Trust in Thee Su• do• ku

We have never lived in days and thinking, “This isn’t for me. I ing budget? Is a loved one ill, a Solutions
exactly like today. Many feel they am not afraid of anything.” Or, relationship broken, bills unpaid,
are facing uncertain futures and are “This is too elementary. I need vehicle on the blink, or a child dis- Puzzles on page 22B
not sure what decision is most something more advanced to help appointed in you? Do you need
urgent at the moment. Dozens of me.” groceries in the pantry, ideas to
my friends are battling health issues Actually, I have discovered that complete an important project, or a Medium — Puzzle No. 1
and some are quite serious. simplicity is beautiful, readily friend with an honest, listening ear?
This world has so much available, and easy to Then, this verse is for you, and 2 8 9 3 5 7 6 4 1
going on that folks are feel- remember when our hearts for me. “What time I am afraid, I 7 3 5 1 4 6 9 8 2
ing confused, embattled are heavy, burdened, or will trust in Thee.”
and fearful. Many are ask- breaking. And, I know for The Lord is with us to listen and 4 1 6 2 9 8 5 7 3
ing the question, “What am certain that people of all love, guard and guide, strengthen 1 7 2 6 8 3 4 5 9
I do?” “Which way am I to ages do worry, fret, and and stabilize, prepare and protect, 8 5 4 9 2 1 7 3 6
go?” “What might happen sometimes feel overloaded. and encourage and enlighten. We
to me, or to my family?” Are you on your way to simply need to trust Him with our 9 6 3 5 7 4 2 1 8
The most honest answer M. D. Anderson, or another worries and wondering. 3 4 1 7 6 2 8 9 5
is that no one knows for hospital today, waiting for a
6 9 7 8 1 5 3 2 4
certain exactly what will test result to come back, lis- Brenda Cannon Henley can be reached at
(409) 781-8788 or at brendacannonhenley@
unfold for any of us. A Brenda Cannon tening for a call from the yahoo.com.
5 2 8 4 3 9 1 6 7
Christian in the right rela- Henley attorney, looking for work,
tionship with God can columnist or trying to balance a daunt-
know that whatever
God allows to hap-
pen, he or she will
be able to trust and Medium — Puzzle No. 2
rely on the promises
9 8 1 7 5 4 2 3 6
of God.
One of my favor- 7 5 6 3 9 2 8 4 1
ite verses in Scrip- 2 4 3 8 1 6 9 7 5
ture is Psalm 56:3. It
is a short verse and 3 2 8 4 6 1 5 9 7
one I have taught 5 6 7 2 8 9 3 1 4
many times to boys 4 1 9 5 7 3 6 8 2
and girls and adults.
It is only 10 words, 6 9 4 1 3 5 7 2 8
but it has tons of 8 3 2 6 4 7 1 5 9
meaning. In chil-
dren’s ministry, I 1 7 5 9 2 8 4 6 3
often bought a pair
kitchen latex gloves
and wrote the 10
words of Scripture
on each of the fin-
gers. It is a sure way Medium — Puzzle No. 3
to get people to com-
mit the words to 8 3 9 5 2 1 4 7 6
memory. 4 5 1 7 9 6 3 8 2
“What time I am 6 2 7 3 4 8 9 1 5
afraid, I will trust in
Thee.” 7 9 5 6 8 3 2 4 1
You might be 1 6 3 2 7 4 5 9 8
shaking your head
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5 7 4 9 1 2 8 6 3
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L E M M A S I N G I N I N T H E R A I N 7 Little Words Solution – Puzzle on page 21B
I D E A L S R K O A N D S O A R C H
S W E A R B Y S P A P A M E L A Puzzle on page 20B Puzzle 1
P I U S G O A T E N T S O A T E N
A N G J A I L H O U S E R O C K H A D 1. INDEFINITE 2. HUBBLE 3. PANELING 4. FLOCK 5. EQUITABLY 6. DIMINUTIVE 7. CHALLENGERS
S C A L E L L O Y D E R R H E R S
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M O N E Y M O N E Y M O N E Y A S A M I
E R M T A L C E V A D E D M A N 1. GRAVEL 2. MATCHSTICK 3. GRUBBIER 4. AMICABLE 5. DENIM 6. RHUBARB 7. ROOSTER
M E A T O T H E R A A H P L Y
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I N A R U T N O S E D I N E V E N E D
T A T A M I I T S A G O R O A S T S 1. FILLY 2. REEVALUATE 3. ALTERNATIVE 4. MISTY 5. IMMUNITY 6. DISCUSSIONS 7. TANGIBLES

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