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 4A THE EXAMINER
Corruption
Four arrested and charged in fuel
theft scheme at City of Port Arthur
By Sharon Brooks
City Editor
As the result of an ongoing
corruption investigation in
Port Arthur, four suspects were
charged with felony
theft Jan. 25 stem-
ming from allega-
tions they were
involved in a gas-
theft conspiracy.
Those arrested
include two former
Port Arthur Public
Works Department
supervisors and two
Port Arthur business
owners, reports the Jef-
ferson County District Attor-
neys Office. According to
JCDA, all four were an active
part of and individually prof-
ited from the scheme, ulti-
mately stealing hundreds of
gallons of gas paid for by the
city of Port Arthur and taxpay-
ers.
The DAs office reports that
the long-term investigation
into the gas scheme revealed
fuel worth in excess of
$146,000 was stolen from the
city between Oct. 6, 2014, and
Sept. 23, 2015.
Former city employees Ste-
ven Guidry Jr. and Randle
Davis Jr. were charged with
engaging in organized crimi-
nal activity and theft by a pub-
lic servant. David Frank and
Rabindra Nauth have been
charged with engaging in
organized criminal activity
and aggregate felony theft.
Guidry, 58, was arrested late
Monday, Jan. 25. The three
others remained at large at the
time Guidry was apprehended
but were arrested Jan. 26 and
bonded out the same day.
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Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
Guidry Davis Frank Nauth
The probable cause (PC) personal vehicles, and police When Guidry, the former at $60,000.
affidavit for Guidrys arrest, surveillance video also report- city supervisor, was provided In a statement Jan. 26, Port
penned by PAPD Lt. Martin edly shows Frank fueling up the fuel cards to gas up city Arthur City officials
Blitch, implicates all four men with the card at the Exxpress equipment, he was explicitly announced that Guidry, the
in the conspiracy and details Mart. told not to share the card or his citys former Street Supervi-
the mechanics of the scheme. Each week over this PIN with anyone, Blitch sor, was terminated in October
According to Blitch, 11-month period of time, hun- reported. 2015 after admitting to using
Guidry, who had dreds of gallons of diesel fuel Port Arthur City Manager fuel cards to steal gas.
been entrusted with were stolen, Blitch reported. Brian McDougal has stated Port Arthur City Manager
city-owned Fuelman The fraudulent transactions that the city owned Fuelman Brian McDougal said from his
credit cards in order were confirmed utilizing Fuel- credit cards are for the sole knowledge, these investiga-
to fuel city-owned man Fleet Management Report purpose of fueling the City of tions do not point to any other
equipment and vehi- credit card statements. Total Port Arthur owned vehicles city employees being involved.
cles, sold diesel fuel amount of loss incurred by the and equipment, reads the affi- McDougal said he wants peo-
in tanks on the back City of Port Arthur from Oct. davit. At no time has the ple to know the city is paying
of his truck to Nauth, 6, 2014 through Sept. 23, 2015 accused (Guidry) or any other close attention to employee
and allowed both is $146,576.81. city employee been given per- expenditures.
Nauth and Stock photo mission to utilize city-owned Port Arthur employees are
Frank to use Fuelman credit cards honest, hard-working people,
the city-owned credit for their personal use McDougal said. Unfortunate-
cards and Guidrys or for their personal ly, the actions of one or two
personal identifica- profit. Port Arthur employees challenge the pub-
tion number (PIN) to City Manager Brian lics trust that we strive daily to
purchase diesel for the McDougal requests build. We hope this arrest sends
business owners per- criminal charges be the message that such activities
sonal use and profit on filed against the accused will not be tolerated.
the citys dime. In and any other persons McDougal said he encour-
return, Nauth and Davis involved in this ongoing ages city employees and the
are alleged to have paid theft scheme where City public alike to follow the
Guidry varying of Port Arthur owned directive, If you see some-
amounts over time. Fuelman credit cards thing, say something.
In the PC affidavit, were utilized. McDougal praised the citys
Blitch indicated the Davis affidavit for police department and the dis-
thefts occurred at two arrest indicates he is trict attorney and his staff for
separate locations, Exx- accused of similar their thoroughness and quick
press Mart No. 26, for- activities to Guidrys, response on behalf of the resi-
merly Fastlane No. 29, basically providing his dents of Port Arthur.
located at 5410 West cards and PIN number The arrests of the four men
Parkway in Groves, to the business owners. allegedly involved in the gas
and Ice Box No. 4969 The charges theft scheme is evidence of
at 5770 West Port against the former continued investigations into
Arthur Road in Port city employees are corruption in Port Arthur. As
Arthur. Exxpress Mart first-degree felonies, investigators persist in their
video obtained by and the charges efforts to weed out the bad ele-
investigators alleged- against the business ments and to eradicate unscru-
ly shows Nauth and owners are second- pulous practices to stem the
Frank on separate degree felonies. The flood of tax dollars streaming
occasions using the bonds for Guidry and out of the citys coffers into the
citys Fuelman credit Davis were set at pilferers pockets, sources say
cards and Guidrys $100,000. Franks and more arrests of city employees
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Crime
By Jennifer Johnson
Supervising Editor
City staffer accused
of peddling meth
Joseph Leday, a longtime employee
of the city of Port Arthur, was appre-
hended Friday, Jan. 22, in an operation
that took four off the citys streets for
allegedly conspiring on what federal
agents termed multi-ounce metham-
phetamines sales over the last
year, the last transaction as
recent as Jan. 20. Two were
charged with federal crimes
while two others were tak-
en into state custody.
Drug Enforcement Agen-
cy Task Force Officer Billy
Permenter told federal magis-
trate Judge Zack Hawthorne that
he and other law officers have been
monitoring Leday and his federally
charged cohort since about August
2015. The veteran agent took the stand
Tuesday, Jan. 26, in a hearing asking the
court to hold the defendant without bail
due to his perceived risk of flight.
In a signed affidavit, Permenter
detailed encounters with Leday where
a confidential informant was used to
help secure evidence against the sus-
pected dope peddler.
The confidential source knew
Accounting
By Jennifer Johnson
Supervising Editor
More than a year after a forensic
audit was first suggested to examine
the hiring practices and financial man-
agement of the city of Port Arthur, a
team commissioned to do the
job has been given its march-
ing orders, according to for-
mer city councilman and audit
supporter Stephen Mosely.
We selected an audit team
today, Mosely told The
Examiner on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Now, were looking at draft-
ing the scope. So far, we know
we need to look at (Human
Resources), Finance, Parks Mosely
and Recreation, and a few oth-
ers.
The heads of the Port Arthur Human
Resources, Finance, and Parks and
Recreation departments all left their
positions in the wake of city officials
asking for the forensic audit in fall
2014, with former Finance Director
Leday as Pete a city employee
with Port Arthur, Permenter swore.
On at least two separate occasions, the
source arranged to buy quantities of
methamphetamine from Leday, and on
one occasion Leday even wore his city
worker uniform to the exchange, Per-
menter further explained.
Ledays co-defendant, Conley Head,
was also named in Permenters affi-
davit as having sold drugs to the
same informant along with
Leday from a home on Duane
Street listed in Ledays moth-
ers name. Ledays mother,
Edna Williams, said Head
rented the home from her,
paying whatever he could
whenever he could.
Leday, having been determined
to be indigent the day before the deten-
tion hearing, was represented by court-
appointed attorney Jimmy Hamm, who
argued that his client hasnt been in
any trouble with the law outside of
traffic tickets since he was a teenager
charged with evading detention. Even
the evading charge was not as bad as it
sounds, Hamm asserted, as it occurred
when Leday was just 19 years old and
he served his time 10 days.
According to prosecutors, Leday
Port Arthur moves forward
with audit amid staff arrests
Deborah Echols publicly decrying the
citys interest in any forensic analysis
as a direct affront to her character.
In a November 2014 letter to the
Port Arthur mayor and council,
Echols said the elected officials
public consideration of a forensic
audit insinuates that I, or
someone on my staff, should
be investigated for illegal
acts. It is disparaging to my
character and my ethics;
therefore, I am asking that be
removed. I am a licensed
accounting professional, and
I do not take my professional
reputation lightly.
If Councilmen Mosely or
(Willie Bae) Lewis has reason
to believe that the finance
department is involved in any act that
might lead to prosecution, they are
under obligation to inform our audi-
tors, she further argued. If not, I
would encourage them not to make
public, groundless, false accusations or
negative innuendos towards me by
posed a flight risk due to a
rumored cash hoard of rough-
ly a half million dollars at his
disposal, and a potential sen-
tence in excess of 10 years
should he be found guilty of the Leday
crimes of which he is charged.
Additionally, federal prosecutor
Lesley Bartow posed to the court, No
condition or combination of conditions
will reasonably assure the appearance
of the person as required, (or reason-
ably assure) the safety of the commu-
nity or any other person.
Ledays defense counsel disagreed,
and countered that with the defen-
dants mother and her property as
surety, Leday would indeed meet the
conditions of pre-trial release.
Ledays mother testified to the court
that she always knew her son to follow
through on his responsibilities and,
although she lived just up the street
from the Duane Street address where
DEA officers and their confidential
source scored methamphetamines on
multiple occasions, she had no reason
to suspect any criminal activity was
underway in the home.
When questioned by the prosecutor
as to whether she found the amount of
traffic coming and going to her rent
requesting a forensic audit of my
department.
If there is a concern about criminal
issues, the district attorney should be
contacted immediately. This should be
channeled through a law enforcement
agency such as the police department.
A request for a forensic audit without
just cause, or only as a fishing expedi-
tion, is denigrating to the reputation of
me and my department and, as such, is
a form of harassment.
No forensic audit was commis-
sioned in November 2014. Following
the councils refusal to seek a forensic
audit, then Jefferson County District
Attorney Cory Crenshaw urged the
elected officials to reconsider.
An independent forensic audit,
while expensive, will at a minimum
encourage accountability, transparency
and will allow you to continue your
service to the people with confidence
in your fiscal management, Crenshaw
wrote to the group. My tenure as your
appointed district attorney is just days
away from concluding. However, the
THE EXAMINER 5A
house suspicious, she testified
she did not.
Young people, they have a
lot of friends, she said.
Thats what young people
do.
The property on Duane has
been utilized before in drug transac-
tions, according to a search of Ledays
criminal record, as it was not only the
location where DEA officers made
recent purchases from Leday and his
co-defendant, but is also the location
matching Ledays prior possession
charge in 2001.
Ledays defense attorney said that
the defendant has health issues that
should be considered, as well as his
12-year position with the city where he
now serves as a construction specialist
a really good job, and he still retains
that job, Hamm said.
In the end, over objections by pros-
ecution and federal agents, Hawthorne
granted the release.
In addition to the methamphetamine
attributed to the Port Arthur city work-
er, according to Permenter, when DEA
agents entered Ledays home, the offi-
cers also recovered a significant
amount of cocaine and thousands of
dollars in cash.
efforts of the District Attorneys Office
to bring accountability and restore
peoples faith in their public servants
have just begun. The city of Port
Arthur and her citizens have a rich and
storied history, but unfortunately, so
much has been lost over the past sev-
eral decades. I humbly ask that you
join me in doing everything in our
power to not only restore what has
been lost, but (to also) at least salvage
what remains. We can do better, but
See ACCOUNTING on page 6A
 Map courtesy of NOAA

Written by Dr. Robert Mace Dr. Robert Mace is the TWDB Deputy Executive Administrator for Water Science and Conservation.
6 ARobert has a B.S.
THE in Geophysics, an M.S. in Hydrology, and a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology. He has been at TWDB since 1999.
EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
Tulsi Oberbeck, Governmental Relations | tulsi.oberbeck@twdb.texas.gov | 512-463-4864
ACCOUNTING I felt it was absolutely necessary to
Water Weekly
Kimberly Leggett, Media Relations | kimberly.leggett@twdb.texas.gov | 512-463-5129
give Port Arthurs new chief negotiator a
www.twdb.texas.gov
For the week of 01/25/16
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from page 5A fresh set of books and a clear detailed
analysis of the citys financial picture and
Water conditions progress demands courage. workforce, Mosely suggested. In our
Over the past two weeks the U.S. Drought Monitor has
By December 2014, Crenshaws office interviews with the city
shown no change in drought conditions, with abnormally dry had already indicted a longtime contrac- manager candidates, the
conditions in Big Bend, the border between
Pecos and Terrell counties, and a smidge of
tor for allegedly bilking the citys coffers, entire council witnessed
southern Starr County. The U.S. Drought and Port Arthur Housing Department every prospective can-
Outlook projects no drought development
in Texas at least through April.
employee Shauwn Williams was indicted didate for the city man-
for theft by a public servant for submit- agers position say from
Drought conditions
ting fraudulent lawn care invoices for their own lips when I
S
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0% now
0% a week ago
Intensity services never rendered to the city of Port asked each one individ-
S 50% three months ago D0 abnormally dry Arthur totaling almost $7,000. And other ually what their feelings
S 41% a year ago D1 drought - moderate Map courtesy of
the U.S. Drought arrests of Port Arthur city workers were were about a forensic
D2 drought - severe
D3 drought - extreme
Monitor
on the way more than a half-dozen audit being done before
D4 drought - exceptional since a forensic audit was suggested or during their term in McDougal
and that trend has continued under new office if selected.
U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook District Attorney Bob Wortham. I nearly fell out of my seat! Every
No drought in or anywhere near Texas projected The addition of a new city manager in single one welcomed it and felt that it
through April. 2015 spurred the city toward a forensic was no big deal; that it was just like any
audit, as did a petition signed by hun- other audit but more detailed; that it
dreds of Port Arthur residents encourag- gives managers and council a true picture
ing the council to vote in favor of the of the citys financial condition in know-
measure. March 31, 2015, the council ing exactly where to cut waste and where
voted unanimously to commission a to provide needed manpower.
forensic audit, a process that has taken Mosely said his only qualm about a
until this week to complete. forensic audit in Port Arthur is that it
In the citys 2015-16 budget, $100,000 didnt happen sooner.
has been set aside to pay for the first There was a long-standing process of
phase of the audit, which is expected to people stealing from the taxpayers,
Map courtesy of NOAA
take three years in three separate phases Mosely said of the problems at Port
to perform. Arthur City Hall. Its been going on for
Written by Dr. Robert Mace Dr. Robert Mace is the TWDB Deputy Executive Administrator for Water Science and Conservation.
Mosely said a forensic audit is essen- far too long. Its a wasps nest, a beehive
Robert has a B.S. in Geophysics, an M.S. in Hydrology, and a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology. He has been at TWDB since 1999. tial in assisting new city manager Brian of corruption, mismanagement
Tulsi Oberbeck, Governmental Relations | tulsi.oberbeck@twdb.texas.gov | 512-463-4864
McDougal in the task of putting Port It could have been changed years ago
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Real officer indicted in fake cop case

By Jennifer Johnson jobs for Joslin. Photo by
Supervising Editor Investigation found this Sharon Brooks
sworn statement by Joslin to
A fake cops case in Beau- be untrue and that indeed Gel-
mont has led to the indictment agotis did cover an extra job
and arrest of a real law enforce- for Joslin, a statement from
ment officer as the Jefferson District Attorney Bob
County District Attorneys Wortham explained.
Office has charged Liberty In October 2015, a Jeffer-
County Precinct 6 Constable son County grand jury indict-
John Joslin with perjury in ed Gelagotis who is not a
covering up the police officer for
crimes of accused cop impersonating a pub-
impersonator Michael lic servant and unlaw-
Gelagotis by lying in ful possession of body
sworn statements to armor. According to
investigators. Public Data, Gelago-
Joslin was arrested tis was arrested in
in Liberty County and, April 2008 for evad-
while still in his con- ing arrest with a motor
stable uniform, was vehicle in Beaumont.
brought to the Jeffer- Just two months later,
son County Court- Gelagotis he was arrested for
house to answer the impersonating a pub-
allegations in front of Judge lic servant. Gelagotis was sen-
Larry Gist on Monday, Jan. 25. tenced in July 2009 to proba- Joslin was arrested in Liberty County and, while still in his constable uniform, was brought to
According to the District tion for a period of 10 years the Jefferson County Courthouse to answer the allegations in front of Judge Larry Gist.
Attorneys Office, Joslin lied and a $1,000 court fine for the
to investigators in a sworn impersonation charge that was sonating a public servant when News reports out of Houston while he was working as an
statement in reference to the to run concurrent with a five- he was again allegedly caught in 2008 said two statements officer for the Kountze Police
Gelagotis investigation, stat- year probation sentence for the in the act in 2015. related to sexual harassment Department. Information
ing that Gelagotis never evasion case. Gelagotis was Joslin, too, has had a cloud- had been given against Joslin reported by the Cleveland
worked extra law enforcement still on probation for imper- ed past not without suspicion. during the summer of 2007 See JOSLIN on page 8A
 8A THE EXAMINER
New campus
leaders at BISD
Beaumont Independent School Dis-
trict (BISD) has named Anita Frank
principal of Pietzsch-MacArthur Ele-
mentary. Frank currently serves as prin-
cipal of Fletcher Elementary. Assuming
the role of interim principal of Fletcher Frank
Elementary will be Gloria Guillory,
who currently serves as assistant princi-
pal. Both will assume their roles effec-
tive Monday, Feb. 1.
Anita Frank
Frank has been working for Beau-
mont ISD for the past 17 years. She
received a Bachelor of Science in Inter-
disciplinary Studies from Lamar Uni-
versity and a Master of Education in
Educational Administration from Prai- Guillory
rie View A&M University. She has been principal of
Fletcher Elementary for the past four years; prior to being
named principal, Frank served as assistant principal.
Gloria Guillory
Guillory has been assistant principal of Fletcher Ele-
mentary for the past four years. Guillory graduated with
a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and
later received her Master of Education Administration
from Lamar University. Guillory has held several posi-
tions within BISD: bilingual/ESL summer school campus
administrator, curriculum writer and classroom teacher.
Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
JOSLIN
from page 7A
Advocate around that time indicat-
ed that the statements were signed
by a Kountze police officer in early
June, over two weeks after they
were signed by the complainants.
Three weeks after that, on June 27,
2007, Joslin left Kountze PD.
From there, Joslin went to work
at the Beaumont Independent
School District Police Department.
Currently, Joslin is seeking another
term as Liberty Countys elected
Precinct 6 constable.
In court on Jan. 25, Joslin told the
court that he had a lawyer to repre-
sent him in the matter. Bond was set
at $5,000. If convicted of the Class A
misdemeanor perjury charge, Joslin
could be sentenced up to one year in
jail, receive a fine up to $4,000, or
both, and be required to forfeit his
peace officers license.
District Attorney Wortham said
the criminal investigation that net-
ted Joslin and Gelagotis is still
ongoing. If anyone has information
on crimes involving public integrity
issues or public integrity crimes,
they are urged to call the Jefferson
County District Attorneys Office
and speak to an investigator in the
Public Integrity Division.
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 10 A THE EXAMINER
Pride and Progress
City of Vidor takes steps to promote growth
By Sharon Brooks
City Editor
In an effort to draw more
people and more businesses to
Vidor, the city is providing tax
abatements in several reinvest-
ment zones for new residential
construction and for substan-
tial home improvements total-
ing $15,000 or more. In addi-
tion to the tax abatements
being offered to promote
growth, city code enforcers are
identifying and have identified
several substandard residential
buildings for potential demoli-
tion.
The actions are part of the
citys Pride and Progress
initiative.
Vidor City Manager Mike
Kunst told The Examiner that
city administrators have been
looking at measures to attract
new residents, and they hope
the tax abatements will be a
step in that direction by put-
ting newer, more appealing
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We want to incentivize the
construction of new residential
buildings in the reinvestment
zones, Kunst explained. We
are looking at revitalizing
existing and underdeveloped abatements.
residential neighborhoods in
Vidor.
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The worst of the old structures
already on the chopping block,
1140 North Tannahill, once
belonged to an elderly resident.
about their possible participa-
tion. We also plan to reach out
to the county in hopes they
will also provide some tax
According to Kunst, the
builder of a new home with a
taxable valuation of $150,000
would save approximately
$5,300 in city property tax
over seven years.
Kunst said city administra-
tors believe new homes would
beautify the area and draw more
citizens, which he asserts would
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be a boon to the local economy.
Were doing what we can
to bring people to the city,
Kunst asserted. The abate-
ments are no financial loss to
the city. They are not on the
tax rolls, so its not money the
city would have made in the
first place, but the new con-
struction will benefit the city
in a number of ways. If we can
draw more people to Vidor, we
can add to the tax rolls. Fami-
lies will move in and that
means more students, which
means more revenue for the
city. People in Vidor are good
about shopping locally, so we
believe increasing the number
of residents will bring in more
business for business owners
and also increase sales tax,
which is good for the city.
The city will additionally
waive building permit fees and
provide dumpsters during con-
struction for builders taking
advantage of the abatements
for new residential construc-
tion and for homeowners mak-
ing $15,000 or more in
improvements to their homes.
Kunst said he thinks when
homeowners already living in
the reinvestment zones see
improvements and new homes,
they will be inspired to follow
suit.
Its like when you see a
neighbor who has a beautifully
kept yard and maybe a garden,
it makes you want your yard to
look good, too, Kunst con-
tended.
The citys beautification
and improvement efforts
extend to the demolition of
substandard structures in the
city. Kunst said code enforcers
and the Vidor Police Depart-
ment have been vital in the
citys endeavor to identify
unsafe and unattractive resi-
dences, and said they have
already placed four buildings
on three properties on the
agenda for consideration of
535 Woodland
demolition. All of the struc-
tures are vacant, and the city
has contacted property owners
for permission to demolish.
The city would initially incur
the cost of the demolition,
approximately $3,000 per
structure for the buildings list-
ed on this weeks council
agenda, and would place liens
on the properties to encourage
repayment.
Kunst said the city needed
to take steps to get rid of many
of the problem structures,
some of which have been iden-
tified by police as harboring
vagrants and some of which
present obvious dangers to
residents. The identified prop-
erties have issues such as trash
strewn around the yard, gaps
in the walls, broken windows
THE EXAMINER 11 A
with glass shards surrounding
them, sunken ceilings, caved-
in roofs, broken steps, and
numerous other problems.
The worst of the old struc-
tures already on the chopping
block, 1140 North Tannahill,
once belonged to an elderly
resident, Kuntz related. The
man actually resided in an RV
after hurricane damage made
his home unlivable. The
elderly gentleman has since
died, and his property has not
been attended to in a very
long time. High grass, shoes,
a gas can, wood, metal and
glass is all over the yard, and
what looks as though it was
once a garage of some type is
falling apart and heaped with
rubbish.
We want to get these prop-
erties cleaned up and to get rid
of the old, unsafe structures,
said Kuntz. We dont want
unscrupulous landlords buying
these old structures, patching
them up and renting out sub-
standard homes. They are eye-
sores, and they are dangerous.
We have to consider our resi-
dents safety.
We understand it is going
to cost some money, but the
city and citizens will profit in
the long run.

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ExxonMobil official: refinery flaring

in Beaumont due to power outage
Fire and smoke billowing
over downtown Beaumonts
dreary dark afternoon sky
about 3 p.m. Thursday after-
noon, Jan. 21, caused citizen
alarm and Lamar University to
suspend classes. The emis-
sions were generated from the
ExxonMobil Beaumont Com-
plex, according to company
Public and Government Affairs
Manager Lee Dula.
At approximately 2:22
p.m., the ExxonMobil Beau-
mont Complex experienced a
disruption of connectivity with
the local power grid, Dula
reported. Preliminary indica-
tions are that this issue origi-
nated outside of our complex
and triggered our automated
safety mechanisms to engage.
Our internal automated safety
mechanisms functioned as
they are designed, and we have
successfully transitioned our
operations into a safe-park
mode.
Lamar University officials
decided to err on the side of
caution.
Activities are suspended
and the campus will be closed Photo by Kevin King
for the remainder of the day, From the seventh floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse, fire and smoke can be seen billowing into downtown from the Exx-
a bulletin from the university onMobil Beaumont Complex.
read. Cardinal Village Dorms:
Shelter in place until further transmission lines that supply Shortly after Derricks scheduled. experienced an opacity event
notice. electricity to the more indus- assurances from Entergy, According to TCEQ Media due to an outage on Thursday.
Entergy spokesperson Debi trial areas south of Beaumont Lamar University officials Relations Manager Andrea According to the TCEQ Air
Derrick said at 4 p.m. that lost power, Derrick said. began preparing for a speedy Morrow, both ExxonMobil Emission Event Reporting
crews were still working to The power loss appears to be resolve as noted in a bulletin Beaumont Refinery and Exx- Database, an atmospheric tow-
determine what happened to weather related but we wont sent to students. onMobil Chemical Plant expe- er at the ExxonMobil Beau-
cut off power to the ExxonMo- know until crews have assessed The ExxonMobil plant is rienced emissions events due mont Refinery released
bil Beaumont Complex and to the situation. working with Entergy to re- to the power outage. Morrow 29,031.1 pounds of isopen-
get the business power service We are working to restore establish power, the bulle- said Chemtrade Refinery Ser- tane. The TCEQ limit is
up and running. power as safely and as quickly tin read. All evening and vices (behind the Lamar Uni-
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5,156.31 pounds According
to a product safety report
from www.exxonmobilchem-
ical.com, isopentane is a
component used by Exxon-
Mobil in its Exxsol Pentane
product, a liquid solvent used
in products such as
spot cleaning and
foaming shave gels.
According to the
National Institute
for Occupational
Safety and Health,
inhaling isopentane
can cause coughing,
dizziness, drowsi-
ness, headache,
shortness of breath,
sore throat and irreg-
ular heartbeat. For
more information,
visit www.cdc.gov/niosh.
At the ExxonMobil Chem-
ical Plant, the HP Flare
released 25,991.2 pounds of
carbon monoxide. The TCEQ
limit is 245.26 pounds per
hour. The nitrogen oxide
release was also considerably
high at 1,058.5 pounds, with
the limit at 33.98 pounds per
hour, according to the TCEQ
Air Emission Event Report-
ing Database.
The Chemtrade Refinery
Services opacity event, which
the company reported to
TCEQ as due to a lightning
strike at the local
electric companys
main transmission
line around 2:22
p.m. Thursday,
caused an approxi-
mate 55 percent
rise in opacity. The
level reported was
75 percent. Stack
opacity levels are
measured from 0
percent (clear) to
100 percent (com-
pletely opaque).
According to the Environ-
mental Protection Agency
(EPA) website, a practical
level of smoke is between 10
and 20 percent. The TCEQ
limit is 20 percent.
At approximately 2:33
p.m., electrical power was re-
established and Chemtrade
operations personnel began
executing a controlled shut-
down of the plant and made
operational adjustments,
which reduced the percentage
of opacity to below the permit
level, the TCEQ report states.
Estimates are based on a
24-hour window and are sub-
ject to change, Morrow
reminded.
Dula released the follow-
ing statement regarding the
outage on Thursday:
To this point, ongoing
offsite monitoring has indi-
cated no impact, he said. In
an abundance of caution, this
monitoring will continue. We
regret this incident occurred
and any inconvenience it may
have caused for our neigh-
bors and community. Nothing
is more important to us than
the safety of our employees,
contractors and neighbors.
Wednesday, Jan. 27, Dula
said flaring would continue to
be visible as ExxonMobil
returns to normal operations,
and that he could not specu-
late on how long that process
would take.
We anticipate that con-
tractual commitments will
continue to be met, Dula
added.
THE EXAMINER 13 A
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could be the set up for a scam. Con artists are impersonating
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claiming to be a representative from your cable providers loyal
rewards program. The caller offers you a significant discount on
your monthly cable and/or service. For $80 per month, you can
get phone, broadband Internet, and the premium cable channels.
This package would typically run subscribers well over $100/
month.
Of course theres a catch! You need to pay for six months of
the discounted rate up front. And this representative doesnt
take credit cards, only pre-paid debit cards. Using one of these
cards is as untraceable as paying in cash.
According to BBB Scam Tracker reports,
lately con artists are impersonating Comcast,
but they will likely move on to other cable
providers as the scam expands. Also, reports
say that scammers frequently have personal
information about targets, such as address,
phone number and current level of service,
making this con very believable.
Cable companies arent the only utilities
that scammers impersonate. Watch out for
variations involving electricity, gas and other
bills.
Prepaid debit cards are a red flag. Your utility company will
accept a check, credit card or online banking transfer.
If you feel pressured for immediate payment or personal
information, hang up the phone and call the customer service
number on your utility bill. This will ensure you are speaking to
a real representative.
To find out more visit bbb.org/scam.
14 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016

Rally in downtown Beaumont supporting school choice

Who Is This? National School Choice Week will be show-
cased in a rally Thursday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. in
downtown Beaumont, on the lawn between the
opportunities for students with varied interests
to thrive, said Eddie Murati, head principal for
Harmony Science Academy on Calder Avenue
This weeks Who public library and the Julie Rogers Theater. in Beaumont.
Is This? was born Local alternative schools, including several The celebration is timed to coincide with
and raised in Beau- private schools and public charter schools will National School Choice Week (Jan. 24-30),
mont alongside one be participating and are inviting parents, stu- with more than 16,000 events being planned.
older brother and dents, teachers and other interested persons to Families Empowered is committed to the
three younger sis- a rally in support of school choice. The rally is idea that every parent should be able to choose
ters. His hobbies and completely non-partisan and non-political in the right school for their child, regardless of
interests included nature, according to event organizers. ZIP code or income, said Colleen Dippel,
music and anything We believe that school choice helps keep executive director of Families Empowered in
involving the out- all of our schools strong and provides specific Houston.
doors. His first job

Texas Supreme Court denies

was installation for
his dads insulation
company. After

Jefferson Countys appeal

graduating from
Hardin-Jefferson in
1998, he would fol-
low in his dads foot-
steps and get a job
working with his Original ruling gave plaintiff in excess of $1 million
hands. His grandfather taught him what it was to be a gen-
tleman and a man of truth. Hard working, energetic, posi- A rehearing has been denied in the case of ing to court transcripts, Anderson targeted
tive and always striving for success, this young mans heart former Jefferson County employee Donna Davis for termination as soon as he arrived on
would eventually take him down another path. Davis. The Supreme Court of Texas rejected scene as the department supervisor, telling
the countys request Friday, Jan. 22. Davis that she was old and needed to retire.
A Jefferson County jury found in Davis Davis testified that Anderson would refer
Answer on page 6B favor in March 2014, awarding the to her as the senior person and say
ousted employee in excess of $1 shes senior, even though he knew
million in damages for wrongful that there were two other employ-
Have an idea for the Who Is This? feature in termination and age discrimina- ees who had been there longer.
The Examiner? Email joshua@theexaminer.com.
tion. The case was filed in Jef- [H]e would say I was the
ferson County in 2008. senior person. And so, I knew he
According to the jurys direc- was referring to my age, not to my
tion, Davis was awarded $1.3 years of service, not to my experi-
million for mental anguish, lost ence in the office. He was talking
wages and loss of benefits. The about how old I was, Davis
county appealed the verdict to the explained. I didnt have seniority. I was
Court of Appeals and was able to get dam- only the oldest one in there.
ages awarded due to future mental anguish Davis further stated that Anderson would
thrown out. Then, the challenge went before remind her every chance he got of how old
the Texas Supreme Court, which has now she was, that she needed to go and that it was
denied rehearing the case. time to retire. On her birthday in February
Testimony offered at trial said Davis was 2008, weeks before she was fired, Mr. Ander-
subject to harassment and retaliation at the son said, Its a good thing we dont have any
hands of former Jefferson County Purchasing candles because it would set that cake on fire.
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Nurse sentenced for
smuggling heroin
into Beaumont prison
A 44-year-old Beaumont woman
has been sentenced for bringing heroin
into a federal prison.
Lakista Lashau Davis pleaded guilty
Aug. 27, 2015, to conspiracy to pos-
sess with intent to distribute heroin and
was sentenced to 36 months in federal
prison on Jan. 21.
According to information presented
in court, from November 2014 to
March 2015, Davis, while employed as
a contract nurse at the Beaumont Fed-
eral Correctional Complex, conspired
with an inmate to smuggle heroin into
the prison for distribution. Davis
agreed to a $5,000 payment in return
for smuggling the drugs. Davis was
indicted by a federal grand jury April
2, 2015.
Beaumont Animal
Services, BPD battle
cruelty, seize animals
Beaumont Animal Services won
another battle in the war against
animal cruelty Jan. 21,
reports Beaumont Ani-
mal Services and the
Beaumont Police
Department.
Beaumont Animal
Services was granted full
custody of dog seized Sat-
urday, Jan. 16, BPD revealed
in a news release. Justice of the
Peace Nancy Beaulieu presided over
the seizure hearing, and after testimo-
ny from both the Animal Services
Officer and the dog owner in question,
granted Animal Services full custody
of the dog.
Beaumont Animal Services officers
responded to the 4300 block of Ector
NeWs sHOrts
Street on Jan. 16 in regard to a starving
dog. Upon the officers arrival at 4335
Ector, a severely malnourished pit bull
was found deceased and still tied to a
chain. Another pit bull was on a chain
several feet away. Both animals were
taken on an emergency seizure war-
rant.
A necropsy was performed on the
deceased dog, which showed the dog
had died of starvation. The most dis-
turbing find, according to BPD, was
the dogs stomach contents only con-
sisted of twigs, leaves and dirt.
Fridays court ruling allows Beau-
mont Animal Services to assess and
treat the remaining dog. Criminal
charges for animal cruelty could be
filed against the dogs owner as early
as next week, BPD reports.
BPD Officer Joe Ornelas reported
that another Beaumont resident could
also face animal cruelty charges after
an incident this past weekend.
Animal Services officers investigat-
ing animal cruelty at a residence at
2185 Lela Street seized one dog after
discovering a second dead dog tied up
close by the first.
According to Ornelas, Beaumont Ani-
mal Services officers went to the house
Saturday, Jan. 23, at about 12:35 p.m. to
check on the welfare of two female,
black-and-white pit bull dogs.
When they arrived, officers dis-
covered one of the dogs, approxi-
mately 10 to 12 months old, was
strangled to death by the lead
becoming tangled around her neck.
The second canine, estimated to be
between 1 and 2 years old, had severe
swelling on the pelvis and back legs
from loss of circulation due to a wire
lead being wrapped around its back
end for an extended period of time.
The prognosis for that dogs recovery
is good, reports Animal Services.
Cruelty charges are pending an ani-
mal seizure hearing, according to
Ornelas.
Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
ly deposit, was forced to hand the
armed men the money and his cell
phone. After receiving the money, the
men ran away, and the employee went
back inside to notify police.
Responding officers set up a perim-
eter and attempted to track the suspects
Texas Artists Museum with K9 units, but investigators only
recovered the empty bank bag and the
employees cell phone.
More than 25 artists Anyone with any information
regarding this robbery is encouraged to
to exhibit work in PA call CrimeStoppers at (409) 833-TIPS.
The Texas Artists Museum, also All calls are anonymous and informa-
known as New Concept Gallery, at tion leading to arrest and conviction
3501 Cultural Drive in Port Arthur could earn the caller a cash reward.
behind the Bob Bowers Civic Center,
is featuring the work of more than 25
local artists and has announced a Grand
Opening Reception for Jan. 28 between
Frequent flyer
6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Police in Vidor arrest resident
More than 160 original pieces of art for making false report
work will be available for viewing at Police in Vidor arrested a resident
the museum. Artists works will be there for making a false report of a
changed out every three months, bring- crime Jan. 15. Steven Gary Upshaw,
ing in new pieces every quarter. 53, of Vidor has been
For more information, visit TAMS arrested multiple
at www.texasartistmuseum.org. times in the city for
Aggravated robbery various charges, pri-
marily involving
at Chicken Express numerous harassing
calls to the Vidor
Beaumont police and Crime Stop- Police Department.
pers are asking for the publics help in In spite of enhanced
finding three suspects responsible for charges for every
the aggravated robbery of Chicken instance of harass-
Express in the 7000 block of Highway ment on file at VPD, Upshaw
105 on Jan. 25 at about 10:30 p.m., the police reports demonstrate Upshaw
Beaumont Police Department reports. always seems to get out of jail and be
According to a news release from right back at it again in a short time.
BPD Officer Tony In Upshaws most recent
Harding, an arrest, police report they
employee was responded to his home at
taking the trash about 8:40 p.m. in refer-
to the dumpster ence to a call during which
after closing the he told dispatchers he had
store for the night shot someone trying to crawl
when he was approached by three through his window. According to the
armed male subjects. The employee,
who was reportedly holding the night- See SHORTS on page 21 A
 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER 17 A

Obituaries
born in 1961 and a daughter, death by her half sister Elouise USE THESE UPDATED TAx nUmbErS
Christina, born in 1965.
Knight de Leon was an active
Purswell.
A celebration of Knight de In YOUr 2016 PLAnnInG
member of the Jefferson Coun- Leons life was held Saturday,
ty Medical Ladies Auxiliary, the Dec. 12, 2015, at Hotel La
Port Arthur Junior League, the Nueva Posada in Ajijic, and Certain tax numbers are adjusted annually
annual CavOILcade festi- in February at The Pompano
val honoring the petroleum Club, 330 Twin City Highway, for inflation, as required by law. Being aware
industry and Parents Teachers Port Neches, Texas.
Association of the Port Arthur Memorial donations in of these changes lets you make updates to
School District. She supported her name may be made to
many charities there and Chapalas Tepehua Centro Co- your tax planning and take full advantage
helped fund students to attend munitario A.C ., Calle Ramon
schools and colleges. Chavez 16, or by contacting of retirement and other tax-advantaged sav-
She and her husband moved the centers president Moonie
June Knight de Leon
to Mexico in 1998, making their King at (376) 763-5126 or ings. Here are some of the 2016 tax numbers
home in Chula Vista. She was a moonie1935@yahoo.com.
Longtime lakeside resident
member of Laurie Smarts Gar-
youll need to use as you get started with
June Earline Knight de Leon
died peacefully in her Chula
den Growers, the Garden Guild
and the Orchid Group. She
Jana UrIBE, CPa,
IS a ParTnEr aT this years planning.
Vista home on November 5, at POLLanS & COHEn P.C.
truly enjoyed participating in
the age of 79.
these organizations, especially
Knight de Leon was born De-
cember 22, 1935 in Beaumont,
the luncheons and the Garden
Guilds annual flower show.
The maximum earnings subject to social security tax is $118,500.
Texas, the daughter of Christine
Collins and Harry Knight. She
She relished gardening and
working with flowers all of her
If youre under full retirement age, the earnings limit is $15,720.
graduated from Beaumont High
School in 1955 and attended
adult life, treasuring the many
friends she met through sharing
Once you reach full retirement age there is no earnings limit.
Lamar College of Technology
(later advanced to Lamar Uni-
these interests. She donated
generously to enable students
The nanny tax threshold increases to $2,000 for 2016. If you
versity), receiving a Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry in 1967.
to attend school and college pay household workers more than this amount during the year,
in Mexico and towards the
She married Joe Alex de
Leon on April 21, 1957. She
construction of a class room at youre responsible for payroll taxes.
the Conalep high school on the Nancy Ann Collins
worked as a research chem-
ist at the University of Texas
Libramiento. The kiddie tax threshold is unchanged for 2016. If your under-
Knight de Leon is survived Nancy Ann Collins, 65, of
Medical School in Galveston,
staying at her new husbands
by her devoted husband of 59 Beaumont died Saturday, Jan. age-19 child (under age 24 for full-time students) has more than
years; son Mark and his wife, 23, 2016. She was born on
side while he completed medi-
cal school, internship, medical
Sylvia, of San Angelo, Texas; May 15, 1951, in Hico, Texas, a $2,100 of unearned income during the year (such as dividends and
daughter Christina and her small town in Hamilton County,
residency and cardiology
residency. The couple moved
husband Iain Richard Day, of northwest of Waco, to Zella interest income), the excess could be taxed at your highest rate.
Dallas, Texas; granddaugh- Bennett Collins and Raymon
to Port Arthur, Texas where
Dr. de Leon started a private
ter Elizabeth de Leon Day; Edward Collins. The maximum individual retirement account contribution you
several aunts and uncles and Nancy was later specially
practice and she set up their
home. They raised a son, Mark,
numerous cousins, nieces and can make in 2016 remains unchanged at $5,500 if youre under age
nephews. She was preceded in See OBITS on 25 A
50 and at $6,500 if you are 50 or older.
Death notices Beaumont, Jan. 26.
Barbara Ann Fields, 54, of Orange died
The maximum amount of wages you can contribute to your
Gwendolyn Gwen Ramsey Adams, 80,
of Orange died Jan. 23, 2016. Funeral service
Jan. 25, 2016. Memorial at Orangefield First
Baptist Church, Orange, Jan. 30, 4 p.m.
401(k) plan remains at $18,000. The 2016 maximum allowed for
at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, Jan. 29, 11
a.m.
Helena Cecilia Tut Henriksen, 97, of SIMPLE plans remains at $12,500. If you are 50 or older, you can
Beaumont died Jan. 23, 2016. Mass of Chris-
Dorothy Louise Haese Ballance, 70, of
Vidor died Jan. 20, 2016. Graveside service at
tian at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Beaumont, contribute up to $24,000 to a 401(k) and $15,500 to a SIMPLE
Jan. 27.
Haven Of Rest Cemetery, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.
Herbert Butch Baltrip Jr., 67, of Beau-
Veronica Sue Istre, 59, of Orange died Jan. plan.

&
19, 2016. Funeral at Claybar Funeral Home,
mont, died Jan. 19, 2016. Funeral services at
Mercy Funeral Home Chapel, Jan. 22.
Orange, Jan. 22. For 2016, the maximum amount you can contribute to a health
Katherine Belle Lanier, 72, of Silsbee died
Eva Jewel Bass, 95, died Jan. 25, 2016.
Funeral services at Claybar Funeral Home,
Jan. 22, 2015. Committal by Broussards Cre- savings account is $3,350 for individuals and $6,750 for families.
matorium, Beaumont.
Orange. January 28, 10 a.m.
Mittie Burch LeDoux, 76, of Orange died

Nancy A. Boling, 59, of Orange died Jan.
21, 2016. Cremation under the direction of
Claybar Funeral Home, with a memorial ser-
vice at a future date.
POLLANS
Jan. 24, 2016. Funeral services at Claybar
Funeral Home, Orange, Jan. 28, 2 p.m.
Billy Joe Mack Sr., 77, of Beaumont died

Patricia Pat Ruth Carlson, 74, of Lum-
berton died Jan. 24, 2016. Funeral service at
at Broussards, Silsbee, Jan. 27.
Patsy Eloise Cochran, 85, of Orange died
COHEN, P.C.
Jan. 12, 2016. Funeral services at Mercy
Funeral Home Chapel, Jan. 23.
Alexander David McCullough, infant, of
Lumberton, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.

Certified Public Accountants

Jan. 23, 2016. Funeral service at Claybar
Funeral Home, Orange, Jan. 25.
Nancy Ann Collins, 65, of Beaumont died
Jan. 23, 2016. Memorial service at Brous-
sards, McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Jan. 27.
Edd Lee DuBois, 69, of Fannett died Jan.
21, 2016. Funeral service at Broussards,
Graveside service at China Cemetery, China,
Jan. 28, 10 a.m.
Robert Wade Meriwether, 57, of Beau-
mont died Jan. 14, 2016. Memorial service is
planned for a later date.
470 Orleans Street Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 832-7400
Rosel Pousson, 88, of Orange died Jan. 23,
See DEATHS on 25 A
18 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016

Cardinal basketball struggling in conference

For the second time this advantage of LUs 22 turn-
season in Southland Confer- overs, converting them into 29 Jonathan
ence play, the Lamar mens points. Dziedzic
basketball team is enduring a The Cardinals finished the
three-game losing streak. night shooting 20-of-54 (.370)
After getting blown out on from the field, and were only
the road 98-70 by 2-of-16 (.125) from
Southeastern Louisi- three-point range. LU
ana on Jan. 18, LU also struggled from the
gave up 92 points at charity stripe, convert-
home last Saturday in a ing just 10-of-20 (.500)
92-79 loss against
Houston Baptist. L AMAR attempts.Despite the struggle,
The Cards, who are
10-10 overall, then met
L OOP Lamar has had some
young players step up
up with Stephen F. Austin on including true freshman Nick
Jan. 25 and were routed 86-52 Garth, who scored a game-
to fall to 2-6 in conference play. high 12 points in the loss to Trey Haverty
We got outrebounded SFA and is the only player
tonight, and turned the ball averaging in double-digit scor- tive conference games, the sons at TCU coaching on both said Dziedzic. Im going to
over too many times, said ing this year, 14.3 points per Lady Cards have clawed their sides of the ball and helped go out and have as much fun
head coach Tic Price. Their game. way back into the conference coach the team to two bowl as I can and enjoy the experi-
defensive pressure is the most The Cardinals return to race by defeating SFA 64-60 appearances. During the 2011 ence.
that weve seen all year. We action this Saturday, Jan. 30, and Houston Baptist 77-70 to season, he worked with the The Royals named him
just didnt handle it well when they travel to Abilene improve to 8-11 overall and Horned Frog safeties before their Double-A Pitcher of the
tonight. The most telling stat, Christian at 4 p.m. Lamar will 4-4 in the SLC. making the switch to the offen- Year in September. He spent
though, is points off turnovers. host Sam Houston State on The Lady Cards will play at sive side of the ball to coach all but one game with the
You cant go on the road Monday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. Abilene Christian on Saturday, receivers. That season, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals;
against a team like that and Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. Horned Frogs advanced to the he was called up to Triple-A
make those kind of mistakes. Womens hoops Poinsettia Bowl. for a one-game stint with the
The Lumberjacks also took After losing three consecu- Football Lamar University is the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Lamar football has a new right place for me, said Im not going in expecting
defensive coordinator. Trey Haverty. Being a defensive too much; the biggest thing for
Haverty replaces Craig coordinator at the Division I me is to soak up as much as I
McGallion, who retired late level is something that I want can and learn from those guys
last season. Haverty comes to to do. Ive been around some up there, said Dziedzic. The
Beaumont from Texas Tech, good coaches in my career, biggest thing with the Royals:
where he was an assistant the and I believe the timing is Those guys seem to have fun
last three seasons. He coached right for me. Ive heard noth- all the time. I want to learn as
safeties in 2013-14 and then ing but great things about much as I can and enjoy the
outside linebackers last year. Beaumont and the university, process. It is a blessing to go
Trey has got a very good and Im ready to get to work. up there and participate.
background, said Lamar head Haverty began his coaching He finished his season in
coach Ray Woodard. He career in 2006 working with Arkansas with a 10-6 record
gained experience at TCU receivers at Cisco Junior Col- and 3.12 earned run average,
under Gary Patterson, coached lege. Following that season, both of which ranked third in
at Texas Tech and has served Haverty made his first coach- the Texas League. In 26 con-
as a coordinator. He has ing stop at TCU to serve as a tests and 25 starts, the Hum-
coached with some very good graduate assistant coach for ble native accounted for 93
people and is very knowledge- the Horned Frogs. He spent strikeouts and only 35 walks.
able about the sport. He is the next three seasons working He recorded his first profes-
eager to be defensive coordi- with the TCU defense before sional complete game against
nator at this level, and I think being named defensive coordi- Tulsa on June 12 in a 6-4 vic-
he is going to bring some nator at Millsaps College. tory.
enthusiasm into our defense. Pitching-wise, Im just
Lamar ranked eighth of 11 Baseball going to ask how they attack
Southland Conference teams Former Lamar University the hitter and pick their brains
last season, allowing 29.4 southpaw Jonathan Dziedzic on what (the hitters) like or
points per game. was invited to spend Spring dont like from a pitching
Texas Tech, on the other Training with the reigning standpoint, he said. It will
hand ranked 126th last season, World Series champion Kan- be great to get to know some
allowing 547 yards per game sas City Royals as a non-roster of those guys.
and 43.6 points each week, but invitee trying to bid for his He was named as a Texas
Techs head coach Kliff Kings- spot on the major league club. League postseason All-Star
Despite the struggle, Lamar has had some young players step bury is known for offense, not Im very excited. I get the and led his team to the 2015
up including true freshman Nick Garth, who scored a game- defense. opportunity to practice and Texas League Championship.
high 12 points in the loss to SFA and is the only player averag- Prior to his stint with Texas hopefully play some games
ing in double-digits this year at 14.3 points per game. Tech, Haverty spent two sea- with the world champions, Compiled by Chad Cooper
 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER 19 A

Courtesy photos

Courtesy photos
Kelly baseball players sign letter of intent
Jake Dickerson (left, New Mexico Junior College), Matt Scheurich (center, Northeast
Texas Community College), and Chase Talbot (right, Northeast Texas Community Col-
lege) pose with junior and senior baseball teammates and head coach Jimmy Neale at their
signing ceremony on Friday, Jan. 15 at Monsignor Kelly High School. Pictured (back row,
from left) are Cullen Dickerson, Caldwell Kent, Darrell Patterson, Chris Messina, Ric
Funchess, Coach Jimmy Neale, Joey Patrick, Zach White, Josh Lamb and Ryan Smith
Kelly swimmers compete in Houston
The Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School swim team competed
Jan. 26 at the TAPPS Division I Regional Swim Meet held at the
University of Houston natatorium. Kelvin Elgar placed third in both
the 100-meter butterfly and 100-meeter backstroke, which qualified
him for the TAPPS State Meet to be held on Feb. 13 in San Antonio.
Teammate Cole Dodson placed eighth in the 100-meter freestyle and
6th in the 100-meter backstroke, while Maggie Salazar placed ninth
in the 50-meter freestyle and 12th in the 100-meter freestyle. Pictured
are Coach Hunter Gonzales, Dodson, Elgar and Salazar.

UFC 197 Press Conference MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Holly Holm and Miesha Tate face off.
Photos By David Block

Lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos

Dos Anjos and McGregor separated

by UFC president Dana White
Featherweight champion Conor McGregor
 Commentary
20 A THE EXAMINER
The opinions that appear directly below are the official
views of The Examiner and its publisher/CEO, Don J. Dodd.
Opinions expressed elsewhere on these pages are the views of
the writers only and not necessarily those of The Examiner.
One little lie
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If so,
then what words come to mind upon seeing the image of
Liberty County Precinct 6 Constable John Joslin led into
the Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday, Jan. 25, in
handcuffs to answer allegations of perjury in front of
Judge Larry Gist?
Joslin is accused of lying in sworn statements to inves-
tigators looking into not his behavior but that of cop
impersonator Michael Gelagotis. They wanted to know
whether Joslin had allowed Gelagotis to work his extra
jobs, assignments reserved for off-duty officers.
No, was Joslins answer.
Further investigation, according to the District Attor-
neys Office, found this statement to be a lie. Gelagotis did
indeed cover an extra job. Joslin was charged with perjury,
a Class A misdemeanor carrying a possible punishment of
up to one year in jail or a fine up to $4,000 or both. Clear-
ly not the crime of the century.
But the damage is real and substantial. And it goes way
beyond one officer and one lie.
The last year or so has been a trying time for police
officers all across this nation. Time and again, officers
have been accused often rightly so of breaking their
oaths, breaking the laws they have sworn to uphold.
But be cautious in action and word, we have said. The
vast majority of law enforcement officers are valiant, hon-
orable men and women worthy of our respect and our
trust. Dont let the regrettable actions of a few officers
color your perceptions of the rank and file.
And now this. A uniformed officer in handcuffs.
It might seem like a small thing, to lie rather than admit
an error in judgment, a bad decision whose consequences
might not have been fully considered, understood and
certainly not anticipated. But we expect more of law
enforcement, both morally and legally. They are entrusted
with much power granted to them by the people of the
communities they serve.
And that trust is validated daily by the good and vital
work performed by so many men and women in law
enforcement all across this great nation. Thats why the
charges against Joslin, if proven true, are so disappointing
and so damaging.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Maybe
so. But can one mans misdeed undo the good work of
thousands of others? Unfortunately, the honest answer to
that question might be yes.
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Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
Gov. Abbott wants to
dismantle our union
Our country started as a confederacy but allow the states to overturn laws passed by our
never reached its full potential until it became Congress and decisions made by our Supreme
a union. Our forefathers debated at length Court. Think about what mischief could be
whether to have a federalist government or wrought under such a system.
continue as a confederacy of states. A confed- The right of all citizens to vote without pay-
eracy of states proved not to be an efficient ing a poll tax could be reversed. States could
way to defend our country, unite our country, re-institute the Jim Crowism of draconian lit-
or throw off the yoke placed on Ameri- eracy tests before people would be
cans by England. After a long and ardu- allowed to vote in even local elections.
ous debate, the founders of our nation The concept of one man/one vote would
decided on the federal system and cre- be a thing of the past. The practice of
ated the United States of America. separate but equal in education could
Through our unity, America evolved as be re-instituted.
a beacon of freedom, a powerful nation, What if, perchance, America found
and a juggernaut of economic growth itself once again in a world war, and
and benefits. our national Congress re-instituted the
The last attack on American unity draft? Would a state be able to over-
brought on the Civil War. Ive thought Carl turn such a decision and opt out of
since my early study of the creation and Parker allowing its residents to serve in the
continuation of the United States of military?
America that that conflict settled the Our forefathers were wise in creat-
question of whether or not we were a confed- ing the federal system we now have. I do not
eracy of states or the United States of America, mean to say that our United States Constitution
but the latest right-wing, loony idea about our is perfect, but it is flexible and has been endur-
federal system comes from our own governor, ing. America became strong when we ceased to
Greg Abbott. Abbott wants to convene a consti- be a collection of states each going their
tutional convention to change our current Unit- own way, following their own will and
ed States Constitution. united as a federal system called the United
The idea of a constitutional convention is States of America. Abbott should rethink his
not so loony or bad in and of itself. Were we to plan if he is truly to be known as a loyal and
have one, there would be an opportunity to patriotic American citizen.
overturn the Citizens United decision of the Carl Parker has practiced law in Port Arthur since
Supreme Court that decrees corporations are 1958. He is a 1958 graduate of the University of
people, money is speech, and unlimited sums Texas School of Law. Elected to the Texas House of
of secret money can be spent to influence our Representatives in 1962 and the Senate in 1976,
elections. Abbotts ideas, however, would Parker continued to practice law while writing and
undermine, if not destroy, the United States as sponsoring hundreds of bills that became laws
relating to every aspect of life in Texas, including
we know it. many regarding consumer safety. His e-mail is
Abbotts plan, among other things, would cap1934@aol.com.
Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER 21 A

SHORTS
Doonesbury
By Garry Trudeau
from page 16 A
police report, VPD Officers Ethan Mansfield and Jesse Loredo
found no evidence of either a shooting or a break-in at the resi-
dence, but noticed Upshaw exhibiting signs of intoxication.
Upshaw was acting irate and appeared to be under the influ-
ence of a controlled substance, Mansfield reported. The sus-
pect also threatened the officers, allegedly telling Officer
Loredo he would kill Loredo by putting a hydro shock through
his head.
As the officers attempted to gain control of Upshaw, the man
was uncooperative. According to Mansfield, Upshaw would go
limp, basically becoming dead weight, and then would kick at
the officers. Eventually they were able to place him into cus-
tody. He was arrested for making a false report to 911 and for
retaliation against the responding officers, and taken to the
Orange County Jail.
The visit was not Upshaws first visit to the facility. VPD
records indicate the man has been arrested in the city at least
eight times before this since Oct. 17, 2013. On that date,
Upshaw was in trouble for making harassing calls to VPD,
using profanity, calling the dispatcher vulgar names and mak-
ing racial slurs. Officers arrested a very intoxicated Upshaw
and took him to jail at that time.
He has been arrested for harassment, public intoxication and
even for a family disturbance during which he reportedly bound
his wifes wrists and ankles with duct tape and threatened her
with a .357 revolver. That was Jan. 5, 2014. His wife refused
treatment and the charges were ultimately dropped.
In September 2014, Upshaw was arrested for reportedly call-
ing police 16 times within four hours, making lewd remarks to
the dispatcher and using profanity. The next month he was
arrested for the same charge, and the officer making that report
noted Upshaw had a conviction for harassment from May, 14,
2014, for calls to Jasper County.
According to a criminal database search, Upshaws long
criminal history dates as far back as 1978 when he was arrested
for driving while intoxicated. He was convicted on that charge
the following year and received six months probation.
Sharon Brooks

ATV accident injures two

Two people were injured and taken to area hospitals for
evaluation after an ATV accident on Humble Camp Road In
Jefferson County on Jan. 24, the Texas Department of Public
Safety (DPS) reports.
According to a news release from Trooper Stephanie Davis,
DPS received a report of a crash on Humble Camp Road
involving two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) at about 1 p.m. Sun-
day.
Both ATVs were traveling westbound
on Humble Camp Road near
Hillebrandt Road in Jefferson
County. One ATV was driven
by a 16-year old male with a
3-year old passenger. The sec-
ond ATV was following the
other ATV and was driven by a Stock photo
27-year-old female with a 4-year-
old passenger. For an unknown reason,
the second ATV clipped the left rear portion of the first ATV
causing both vehicles to travel off the roadway. Both vehicles
flipped over, ejecting the female driver and the 4-year-old
child. No one was wearing a helmet.
The driver of the second ATV, Katie Baird, 27, of Beaumont
and her 4-year-old passenger were transported to St. Elizabeth
hospital. Both are expected to recover. The 16-year-old driver
of the first ATV and his 3-year-old passenger were not seri-
ously injured and were not transported to the hospital.
Troopers continue to investigate this crash and will issue
citations for operating an ATV on a public roadway.
See SHORTS on page 27 A
22 A THE EXAMINER
ADMINISTRATIVE
INTERN
3366562 PORT ARTHUR
Assist w/processing of
overhead payroll related
data & other admin/clerical
duties in office. One (1) yr
college/career tech school
reqd. Starts at $9.00/hr.
Call 1-877-834-5627 to
apply.
ANIMAL EXCLUSION
TECH
8422483 BEAUMONT
Performs exclusion servic-
es & animal removal at
customer locations. Sets
up/builds exclusion traps.
HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNICIAN
3367560 BEAUMONT
Repair specific system or
component on a vehicle,
Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 such as brakes, suspen-
sion, or radiator. Starting
pay is $27.00/hr. HS/GED &
1 yr exp. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
OUTSIDE SALES
8422401 BEAUMONT
Increase sales/job orders in
Now Hiring Registered Nurses! a given territory. Maintain
current account information
records, prepare all reports,
etc. HS/GED, valid DL & 1
yr exp. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
PRODUCTION LINE
WORKER
5111199 PORT ARTHUR
Manufacturing or ware-
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Must submit tp B/G & D/S.
Starts at $9.00/hr. Call
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STRUCTURAL STEEL
DRAFTSMAN
6433503 BEAUMONT
Prepare detailed working
diagrams of machinery and
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BUSINESS
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2887717 BEAUMONT
Creating a market plan
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GENERAL LABOR
5111313 BEAUMONT
Placement of Industrial
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CERTIFIED NACE
INSPECTOR
2887832 BEAUMONT
Inspect, test, or measure
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CONTROL VALVE
ASSISTANT
2888354 PORT ARTHUR
Tearing down, analyzing
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HS/GED & 1 yr exp. Call
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COUNTER SALES
8421241 BEAUMONT
Requires customer service
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Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
DRYWALL EXPERT
6432469 BEAUMONT
Assist in remodeling of
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5 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
FURNITURE SALES
CLERK
2888084 ORANGE Greet
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Call 1-877-834-5627.
TRUCK DRIVER
3367731 PORT ARTHUR
Must have Class A CDL w/
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at $14.00/hr. Work 5 days
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needed. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
MAINTENANCE
SPECIALIST
5110468 BEAUMONT
Performs routine (journey-
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Maintain & repair buildings,
utility systems, etc. Starts
at $11.50/hr. HS/GED, 1 yr
exp. Call 1-877-834-5627.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
2887569 ORANGE
Troubleshoot shop equip-
ment. Perform preventative
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exp. Call 1-877-834-5627.
OFFICE ADMIN/
BILINGUAL
2887591 BEAUMONT
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Input customer & inventory
data, receive paperwork on
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inventory. Starts at $14.00/
hr. HS/GED. Call 1-877-
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MONEY COUNTER
5111492 BEAUMONT
Seasonal Cashier. Counts
cash & pledges, balances
cash count to pledge enve-
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5627 to apply.
PARTS & SERVICES
COORDINATOR
8421080 BEAUMONT
Order & track replacement
parts for light/heavy equip-
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& assist office staff. HS/
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 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
TIG WELDER /
FABRICATOR
7079722 BEAUMONT
TIG welding hoses of all
different kinds of metals
and at times will be asked
to deliver orders to clients.
HS/GED, valid DL & 1 yr
exp. Starts at $12.00/hr.
Call 1-877-834-5627 to
apply.
TRAFFIC CLERK
3366865 PORT ARTHUR
Communicating w/other
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status & problem resolu-
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duties. Associates Degree;
4 yrs exp incld SAP. Call
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WAREHOUSE CLERK
7079732 BEAUMONT
Assisting customers w/
purchases, pulling orders,
answering phones & other
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HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
INSURANCE SALES
8420304 ORANGE
Making phone calls to
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Call 1-877-834-5627 to
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WAREHOUSE
SUPERVISOR
2888042 BEAUMONT
Warehouse/forklift, ship-
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COMMERCIAL GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
3366009 BEAUMONT
Maintain general condition
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HS/GED & 1 yr exp. Call
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SECRETARY FOR
STEWARDSHIP
5109395 BEAUMONT
Perform routine clerical and
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Use computers for various
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5627 to apply.
DRIVER/LUBE TECH
5109431 BEAUMONT
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834-5627 to apply.
PURCHASING
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3300310 PORT ARTHUR
Assist in procurement of
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Call 1-877-834-5627 to
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SR. AUTOMATION TEST
ENGINEER
2889561 BEAUMONT
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5627 to apply.
RECEPTIONIST/MEDICAL
INTAKE
5109477 ORANGE
Welcomes & directs visi-
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logbook, telecommunica-
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Call 1-877-834-5627.
MARKETING/OUTREACH
5109476 ORANGE
Coordinates/performs
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Knowledge of computer;
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JOB COORDINATOR
7078234 PORT ARTHUR
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& 1 yr exp reqd. Call
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LVN/CNA
7078263 BEAUMONT
Provide basic patient care
under direction of nursing
staff/RN. Must be available
to work days, nights &
weekends. Starts at
$10.00/hr. Certification
reqd. Call 1-877-834-5627.
RECEPTIONIST/
BILINGUAL
8419981 BEAUMONT PT.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
$12.47/hr. Provide clerical
& admin support; enter
database records.
Associates Degree; 2 yrs
exp. Call 1-877-834-5627
to apply.
THE EXAMINER 23 A
DIESEL MECHANIC INSTRUCTOR OF
2885337 BEAUMONT
Performs repairs & mainte-
UPWARD MOBILITY
NURSING Looking for a
nance on front-end loader, 6420377 ORANGE Teach
side loader, etc. Perform
emergency road calls to
students in classroom, clin-
ical skills lab & clinical affili-
Career with Benefits?
make repairs. Five (5) yrs ate facilities. Participate in
related exp. Call 1-877-
Accepting Applications
guidance & counseling of
834-5627 to apply. students. Masters Degree; for Class A or B CDL Drivers
3 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834- with good driving record
INSTRUCTOR, 5627 to apply.
PARALEGAL PROGRAM Full benefit package including pension plan.
8416862 PORT ARTHUR INTERNAL AUDITOR/SOT Be home every night.
Classroom teaching; day/ 8399432 BEAUMONT
evening classes. Promoting Performs audits to ensure
program & complete other compliance w/federal &
duties as assigned.
Masters degree & 5 yrs
state statutes, TSUS Rules
& Regulations & institution-
Apply online today at:
exp. Call 1-877-834-5627. al policies & procedures.
Bachelors; CPA/CIA or
www.martinmarietta.com
CISA w/4 yrs exp. Call
DIRECTOR,
INSTITUTIONAL 1-877-834-5627 to apply. 409-654-3321 or 409-835-4933
RESEARCH
7072870 ORANGE SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Coordinates institutional 2889556 BEAUMONT
research activities, support Participate in technical
formation of educational design, development &
goals. Develop procedures implementation of applica-
for evaluating goals/results. tions using existing & Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Masters degree; 2 yrs exp. emerging technology plat-
Call 1-877-834-5627. forms. Associates Degree;
4 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
Professional sales
oPPortunity
INSTRUCTOR,
VOCATIONAL NURSING
2879502 PORT ARTHUR TELLER
Classroom lecture, lab 3368053 ORANGE
instruction & clinical super- Process deposit & with- We are looking for a highly motivated
vision. Serves on assigned drawal transactions based person to become part of our
faculty committees. Starts on Banks policies & proce-
dures. Able to lift 50lbs/
sales team at The Examiner Corp.
at $46,000/yr. RN/TX;
Associates Degree & 3 yrs more. HS/GED & 6 mos You just need a go getem attitude, a
exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 winning smile and quick closing skills.
to apply. to apply.
adminiStrative aSSiStant
building mAintenAnce
clerical & data entry
community development
entertainment
fAcility mAnAgement
fire & emS
fleet ServiceS
it & computerS
law enforcement
legAl
library
parkS & recreation
public Safety If youre looking for a job with a great
competitive salary & commissions, call
public workS
Don Dodd at 409-832-1400.
Sanitation/waSte management
utilitieS
waStewater/water treatment
Apply Online at: cityofbeaumontjobs.com
www.cityofbeaumont.com (409) 838-JobS (5627)
801 main St. beaumont, tX
24 A THE EXAMINER
TELLER, MID-COUNTY
Your guide 8421669 PORT ARTHUR 5107071 BEAUMONT Act
to employment Take an active role in edu-
cating customers on other
in southeast texas banking channel options as
well as sales and service
offerings. HS/GED & 1 yr
exp. Call 1-877-834-5627
to apply.
TELLER/PT
7078980 BEAUMONT
Processes quick and flaw-
less transactions. Educate
customers on other bank-
ing options. Other job
duties as assigned. HS/
GED, 1 yr exp. Call 1-877-
JOBS 834-5627 to apply.
TODAY
UNIVERSAL BANKER I
8418737 ORANGE
Perform sales & service
duties based on needs of
the customer & direction of
www.jobstodayset.com Banking Center Manager.
HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
RELATIONSHIP BANKER
as a Customer Advocate.
Take active role in educat-
ing customers on other
banking channels, sales &
service offerings. HS/GED.
Call 1-877-834-5627 to
apply.
PRODUCTION
ASSISTANT/PT
5110710 BEAUMONT
Competent in aspects of
reel-room, mailroom &
plate-room operations &
specific duties in the press-
room. Evenings/Part Time.
Call 1-877-834-5627 to
apply.
INTERACTIVE CONTENT
PRODUCER
5108098 BEAUMONT
Develop interactive content
on our Web site(s) and
across social media to help
grow traffic, viewership &
revenue. Bachelors Degree;
3 yrs experience. Call
1-877-834-5627 to apply.
CONSTRUCTION
Ready Mix Drivers
2890134 BEAUMONT
Operate truck equipped
with auxiliary concrete
mixer to deliver concrete
mix to job sites. Class B
CDL higher; HS/GED & 2
yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
HEAT TREATMENT
SUPERVISOR
6434399 BEAUMONT
Maintains client relation-
ships. Resolve challenges
on-site and delivers timely
customer support. HS/
GED. Call 1-877-834-5627
to apply.
HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGER
7080405 BEAUMONT
Oversee and conduct vari-
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Kelly HS seeks a part-time bus drive for
immediate hire. Must have or be willing to
obtain a Class B CDL (commercial driver
license) and a Passenger Endorsement.
Contact principal@mkchs.com
for more information.
ous Human Resources
related functions. Ensure
compliance w/employment
practice laws & govern-
ment labor regulations.
Bachelors Degree & 5 yrs
exp. Call 1-877-834-5627.
CONCRETE FINISHER -
INDUSTRIAL
6433944 BEAUMONT
Finishes wet surfaces to
grade on all types of con-
crete work using float,
trowel, screed, template,
hand shovel, motorized
tamp, etc. HS/GED. Call
1-877-834-5627 to apply.
CARPENTER-
INDUSTRIAL
2889500 BEAUMONT
Sets & sizes concrete forms
for bridge, drainage struc-
ture, walls, etc. Builds in
place to line & grade or pre-
fabricates. HS/GED & 1 yr
exp. Call 1-877-834-5627.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
MANAGER
2887622 BEAUMONT
Daily management of Food
& Beverage Department, to
include both catered
events concession events.
TABC, Food Handler
Permit; Bachelors Degree &
3 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
VISITOR SERVICE
ASSOCIATE-PT
3365958 ORANGE
Customer service, process-
ing cash or credit pay-
ments, light stocking and
cleaning. Wage: $9.70/
hour. HS/GED; basic com-
puter skills. Call 1-877-
834-5627 to apply.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
STAFF
5109495 BEAUMONT
Greets customers; accu-
rately taking food orders
Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
Maintain work area in
accordance w/sanitation
standards. Part Time.
TABC; HS/GED. Call
1-877-834-5627 to apply.
MARKETING ASSOCIATE
6431289 ORANGE
Promoting education pro-
grams, innovative exhibi-
tions & entertainment ven-
ues. Up to $42,000/yr.
Bachelors Degree; valid DL
& 3 yrs exp. Call 1-877-
834-5627 to apply.
MAINTENANCE/MAKE
READY
3365938 PORT ARTHUR
Overall repair & mainte-
nance to include light con-
struction, sheetrock, light
electrical, some plumbing.
Valid Dl & 4 yrs exp. Call
1-877-834-5627 to apply.
FOOD SERVICE
5091039 PORT ARTHUR
Responsible for all areas
including customer service,
cooking, cleaning & other
duties as assigned. FT &
PT positions available; 1 yr
exp reqd. Call 1-877-834-
5627 to apply.
RELIABILITY PROJECT
LEADER
7080408 PORT ARTHUR
Develops programs, imple-
ments and evaluates
results from preventive and
predictive maintenance
programs. Bachelors
Degree & 5 yrs exp. Call
1-877-834-5627 to apply.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR- INDUSTRIAL
6433946 BEAUMONT
Operating heavy equipment
such as a track-hoe, main-
tainer, dozer & paver; back-
filling trenches/excavations
& box culvert work. TWIC;
HS/GED & 2 yrs exp. Call
1-877-834-5627 to apply.
CDL DRIVER-
INDUSTRIAL
7080116 BEAUMONT
Loading heavy equipment,
concrete & asphalt; secur-
ing cargo on flat beds.
TWIC; Class A CDL
HAZMAT. HS/GED & 1 r
experience. Call 1-877-
834-5627 to apply.
FRICTION CRANE
OPERATOR
8422197 BEAUMONT
Operate crane according to
signals from helper. Work
w/in precise limits & stan-
dards of accuracy.
NCCCO/NCCCER; valid
DL, HS/GED & 3 yrs exp.
Call 1-877-834-5627.
 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER 25 A

Man killed on freeway All suspects are considered innocent

while checking flat tire until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sunday, Jan. 24, at 10:02 p.m. in the All suspects should be considered
300 block of I-10 westbound, Beaumont dangerous, and no attempt should
Police, Fire and EMS be made to apprehend them. Any-
responded to a man one with information on the loca-
who was struck while
checking a flat tire on tions of any of these wanted fugi-
his vehicle. A driver tives, or others, should call Crime
traveling westbound Meadows Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS (8477).
changed lanes to the Information leading to the arrest of
right and struck the man. The victim, a felon could make the tipster eligi-
identified as Clinton Meadows, 25, was
transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital ble for a cash reward.
where he was pronounced dead.
McCloney The other driver was identified as Crime Stoppers is asking for the publics assistance in Officer Carol Riley of Crime Stoppers said.
Kendrick McCloney, 27. He was placed under arrest for getting dangerous drug dealers and drug users, along with According to Riley, drugs have inundated local communi-
possible intoxication manslaughter. the poisonous products they carry, off the streets. To that ties and led to a variety of crimes, such as burglary and rob-
The victims wife, also injured in the crash, was admit- end, The Examiner will periodically feature a list of five per- bery, often committed by substance abusers attempting to
ted to St. Elizabeth Hospital. sons accused of drug-related crimes here in High Five. feed their addictions, and crimes like public intoxication,
Crime Stoppers and The Examiner are teaming up to assault and even murder, committed by persons under the
OBITS fight the drug problem in Southeast Texas, Beaumont Police influence of drugs.
from page 17 A
trained to work with the babies of Collins of Tucson, Arizona; and 13
students in the Cleburne Public loving nieces and nephews.
Schools.. Not long after this, Nancy Nancy is preceded in death by
fell into a long stretch of ill health her parents, three brothers, two
and moved to Huntsville to live with nieces and three nephews.
her sister, Mary Evelyn. In Huntsville, A memorial service for Ms.
she worked as a nanny for two Sam Collins was held Wednesday, Jan.
Houston University faculty children. 27, at Broussards, Beaumont. A
Nancy was a friend to many who second memorial service will be
needed a friend, a loving sister and at 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, at Elkins Latosha Triggs Cody Murphy Rickinskie Thomas Henry Loupe Derek Kelly
aunt, a committed Christian, and Lake Baptist Church, 206 TX-19,
the kind of person that looked not Huntsville. A private committal
at the exterior, but the essential service was held at Broussards 1. Latosha Renee Triggs is a 34-year-old black female wanted for delivery of a con-
human that needed finding. Crematorium, Beaumont. trolled substance $200,000 bond.
She is survived by her brother, Memorial contributions may
Joe D. Collins and his wife, Sheila, be made to the Lamar University 2. Cody Blake Murphy is a 25-year-old white male wanted for delivery of a con-
of Mesa, Arizona; sister, Mary Foundation in care of The Collins trolled substance no bond.
Evelyn Collins of Beaumont and Family Scholarship, P.O. Box
Huntsville; sister-in-law Patricia 11500, Beaumont, TX 77710. 3. Rickinskie Deangelo Thomas is a 30-year-old black male with three warrants for
delivery of a controlled substance no bond.
DEATHS
4. Henry Jefferson Loupe is a 45-year-old white male wanted for possession of a
from page 17 A controlled substance and burglary of a building no bonds.
2016. Funeral services at St. Mary Catholic Church, Orange, Jan. 26,
10 a.m. 5. Derek Kelly is a 51-year-old black male with two warrants for possession of a con-
Marty Smith, 52, of Orange died Jan. 20, 2016. trolled substance no bonds.
Tamara Kae Stephens, 58, of Brookeland died Jan. 19, 2016.

AdAm s
Gathering of family and friends will at Broussards, Beaumont, Jan.
27.
Bobby Taylor Jr., 59, of Silsbee died Jan. 24, 2016. Funeral ser-
vice at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Silsbee, Jan. 27.
Jack Arthur Tisdale, 85, of Bridge City died Jan. 25, 2016. Funeral
services at First Assembly of God, Bridge City, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. And
AdAm s
Michael Edmonson Tyndall, 68, of Beaumont died Jan. 21, 2016.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church, Beaumont, Jan.
25.
Charlotte Kay Van Horn, 56, of Vidor died Jan. 26, 2016. Mass of
Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Vidor, Jan.
30, 10 a.m.
Cedric Reginald Reggie Watler, 64, of Kountze died Jan. 24,
Frank A. Adams
2016. Memorial service at Broussards, North Major Drive, Beaumont,
Jan. 28, 6 p.m.
Attorney
Wills, Estates,
Obituaries and Death Notices
Probate
Death notices are printed free on a
space-available basis. To place an Proceedings
obituary, e-mail joshua@theexam-
iner.com or fax (409) 832-6222. 409- 899- 1900
 26 A THE EXAMINER
Legals
Legal notices
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
RAYMOND CHRISTOPHER
GOHLKE , DECEASED
You are hereby commanded
to appear before the County
Court of Jefferson County,
Texas, at the Courthouse of
said County in the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, at or before
10:00 A.M. of this first
Monday after the expiration
of ten days from the date of
publication of this citation
by filing a written answer to
a petition filed in said Court
on JANUARY 18, 2016, in
Cause NO. 114261, styled,
ESTATE OF RAYMOND
CHRISTOPHER GOHLKE,
DECEASED
A brief statement of the
nature of the petition is as
follows, to-wit:
TO DETERMINE THE
HEIRS AND THEIR
P E R C E N T A G E
OWNERSHIP IN THE
ESTATE OF RAYMOND
CHRISTOPHER GOHLKE,
DECEASED
as is more fully shown by
the petition on file in this
cause.
The officer executing this
process shall promptly
execute the same according
to law, and make due return
as the law directs. If this
citation is not served within
ninety (90) days after day of
issuance, it shall be
returned unserved.
Issued and given under my
hand and seal of said Court
at Beaumont, Texas, on
JANUARY 19, 2016.
Carolyn L. Guidry,
County Clerk
Jefferson County, Texas
By Kelly Sampson Deputy
( Kelly Sampson)
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
SHERMAN GUILLORY ,
DECEASED
You are hereby commanded
to appear before the County
Court of Jefferson County,
Texas, at the Courthouse of
said County in the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, at or before
10:00 A.M. of this first
Monday after the expiration
of ten days from the date of
publication of this citation
by filing a written answer to
a petition filed in said Court
on JANUARY 19, 2016, in
Cause NO. 114278, styled,
ESTATE OF SHERMAN
GUILLORY, DECEASED
A brief statement of the
nature of the petition is as
follows, to-wit:
TO DETERMINE THE
HEIRS AND THEIR
P E R C E N T A G E
OWNERSHIP IN THE
ESTATE OF SHERMAN
GUILLORY, DECEASED
as is more fully shown by
the petition on file in this
cause.
The officer executing this
process shall promptly
execute the same according
to law, and make due return
as the law directs. If this
citation is not served within
ninety (90) days after day of
issuance, it shall be
returned unserved.
Issued and given under my
hand and seal of said Court
at Beaumont, Texas, on
JANUARY 21, 2016.
Carolyn L. Guidry,
County Clerk
Jefferson County, Texas
By Kelly Sampson Deputy
( Kelly Sampson)
NOTICE TO ALL
PERSONS HAVING
CLAIMS AGAINST THE
ESTATE OF BL BUDDY
KIRKINDALL JR,
DECEASED:
Notice is hereby given that
an order granting original
Letters of Testamentary for
the Estate of BL Buddy
Kirkindall Jr was entered on
November 16, 2015, in
Cause No. 10052 pending
in the County Court of
Hardin County, Texas, to:
Carrie Davis Kirkindall,
Dillon BL Kirkindall
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered
are required to present
them within the time and in
the manner prescribed by
law to the following:
Adam Nichols
Reaud, Morgan & Quinn,
L.L.P.
Attorney for Dillon BL
Kirkindall
801 Laurel
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Telephone: (409) 838-1000
Facsimile: (409) 833-8236
Larry Hunter
The Ferguson Law Firm
Attorney for Carrie Davis
Kirkindall
350 Pine, Ste. 1440
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Telephone: (409) 832-9700
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that
original Letters of
Independent Administration
in the Estate of JOSEPH
ROLAND TOMPKINS, JR.,
Deceased, were issued on
January 20, 2016, in Cause
No. 113617, pending in the
County Court of Jefferson
County, Texas to JANYCE
WALLACE.
Claims may be presented in
care of the attorney for the
Estate addressed as
follows:
JANYCE WALLACE
Independent Administratrix,
Estate of Joseph Roland
Tompkins, Jr., Deceased
c/o Harvey L. Warren, III
Attorney at Law
2555 North Street
Beaumont, Texas 77702
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered
are required to present
them within the time and in
the manner prescribed by
law.
DATED the 20th day of
January, 2016.
Harvey L. Warren, III
Harvey L. Warren, III
ATTORNEY FOR THE
ESTATE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that
original Letters
Testamentary for the
ESTATE OF JERRY LAMAR
FRASIER, Deceased were
issued on January 19, 2016
in Cause No. 114210
pending in the County
Court of Jefferson County,
Texas, to Duane Lamar
Frasier. The address of such
Independent Executor is:
Duane Lamar Frasier
c/o The Monk Law Firm
8525 Ninth Avenue
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered
are required to present Sealed bids will be received
them within the time and in
the manner prescribed by
law.
DATED the 19th day of
January, 2016.
THE MONK LAW FIRM a d m i n i s t r a t i o n ,
8525 Ninth Avenue
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 724-6665
By: Bob K. Monk
Bob K. Monk, Attorney for
the Estate of Jerry Lamar
Frasier, Deceased
NOTICE TO ALL
PERSONS HAVING
TO PINE STREET)
CLAIMS AGAINST THE
ESTATE OF MEAUX
BURNELL, DECEASED:
Notice is hereby given that
an order granting original
Letters of Independent
Administration for the
Estate of Meaux Burnell
was entered on August 26,
2015, in Cause No. 111372
pending in the County
Court of Jefferson County,
Texas, to:
Meaux Richard Joseph
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered
are required to present
them within the time and in
the manner prescribed by
law to the following:
Norman A. Desmarias Jr.
Attorney for the Estate
2913 A Nederland Avenue
Nederland, Texas 77627
Telephone: (409) 729-2777
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
A-Lisotta Mini Stor-All
wishes to avail themselves
of the Texas provision of
Chapter 59 of the Texas
Property Code. There will
be a public sale of property
o satisfy landlords lean.
The following tenants will
have their contents sold
(cash only) at an auction to
be held on Wednesday,
February 3, 2016 at 6111
Gulfway, Groves, Texas.
The company reserves
the right to reject any bid
and withdraw any space
from the sale at any time.
Contents of the units listed
below are as follows:
furniture, clothing, tools,
antiques, appliances, car
parts, books, garden tools,
office furniture, wall
hangings, and various
household items. **** All
contents are sold AS IS
condition. CASH ONLY
**** The Units are as
follows: Betty Thomas,
Daryllyn Harrison, Allen W.
Como, Senita M. Parker,
Audry Perricone, B.D.
White, Thorton Farr, Suzann
Williams, Stephany M.
Garza, Roy Bayliss, Jose
Gonzales, Gerald J. taylor,
Savio ComeauxBrandon
Sipole, Gary Charles, Shelly
Jones, Ashlie McKenny,
Theresa Wilson, Mary
Lavallais, Patricia A.
Fairman, Kenneth J.
Mitchell, Brigido Angeles
Jr., Samuel Handy, Ashley
N. Britt, George Maxi,
Patricia Patterson MD,
Brock Salnus, Johnny O.
Judkins, Avery H. Riggs,
Georgiann Cornwell, Alecia
Guilbeau, Tammy Benagia,
Nequle Hull, Doris Brown,
Cassie Nugent.
NOTICE INVITING
BIDDERS
PW0116-05
by the City Clerk of the City
of Beaumont, 801 Main
Street, Room 125,
Beaumont, Texas, until 2:00
p.m. (CST), Thursday,
February 18, 2016 for
furnishing all plans,
superintendence, labor,
services, materials, tools,
equipment, supplies,
transportation, utilities, and
all other items and facilities
necessary therefore, as
provided in the Contract
Documents for the
construction of:
NORTH MAIN STREET
(FROM CALDER AVENUE
AND PINE STREET (FROM
MAIN STREET TO MILLER
STREET)
SURFACE
REHABILITATION
PROJECT
together with all
appurtenances thereto,
being improvements for the
City of Beaumont, Owner,
Beaumont, Texas. Bids will
be opened and publicly
read in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. The
City reserves the right, after
opening Bids, to reject any
or all bids or to make award
to accept any bid or
combination of bids
deemed advantageous to it.
Bidders must submit Bid
Bond, Cashiers Check,
Certified Check or
irrevocable Letter of Credit
issued by a bank
satisfactory to the Owner,
payable without recourse to
the order of the City of
Beaumont in an amount not
less than five (5) percent of
the largest possible bid
amount as a guaranty that
the Bidder will enter into
contract and execute bond
and guaranty in the form
provided within fourteen
(14) calendar days after
date of Notice of Award of
the contract. Bids without
required financial security
deposit will not be
considered.
Prevailing Highway-Heavy,
Municipal and Utilities wage
rates for Jefferson County,
published as part of the
Contract Documents and
subject to revisions, shall
govern or control minimum
rates for work performed
during execution of the
contract. Also,
qualifications being equal,
citizens of the City of
Beaumont shall be given
preference in employment
for work performed under
the contract.
A MANDATORY Pre-bid
Conference will be held at
10:00 a.m., on Thursday,
February 11, 2016, in the
First Floor Conference
Room at City Hall, 801
Main Street, Beaumont,
TX. Attendance at the
Pre-bid meeting is a
prerequisite to bidding.
Bids WILL NOT be
accepted from any firm not
in attendance at the pre-bid
conference. Prior to the
pre-bid conference,
interested bidders should
obtain forms of proposal,
contract, bond, and
specifications. Bidding
documents may be
obtained from the Citys
website:
http://beaumonttexas.gov/
departments/purchasing/
bid-information/
Complete sets of said
Contract Documents may
be purchased at White
Reprographics (409) 832-
8451 or Triangle Blueprint
(409) 835-6810 in
Beaumont, Texas. No
refund will be made of any
charges for sets of Contract
Documents. Complete sets
of said Contract Documents
may be reviewed at the
Public Works Counter, City
Hall, 801 Main St., Suite
200, Beaumont, Texas and
at the office(s) of Associated
General Contractors,
American Marketing Co.,
and F. W. Dodge.
Please make sure to
reference to Bid Number:
PW0116-05
CITY OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, OWNER
By: Tina Broussard
City Clerk
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
RICKY RENE VENABLE
SR., DECEASED
You are hereby commanded
to appear before the County
Court of Jefferson County,
Texas, at the Courthouse of
said County in the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, at or before
10:00 A.M. of this first
Monday after the expiration
of ten days from the date of
publication of this citation
by filing a written answer to
a petition filed in said Court
on JANUARY 25, 2016, in
Cause NO. 114310, styled,
ESTATE OF RICKY RENE
VENABLE SR., DECEASED
A brief statement of the
nature of the petition is as
follows, to-wit:
TO DETERMINE THE
HEIRS AND THEIR
P E R C E N T A G E
OWNERSHIP IN THE
ESTATE OF RICKY RENE
VENABLE SR., DECEASED
as is more fully shown by
the petition on file in this
cause.
The officer executing this
process shall promptly
execute the same according
to law, and make due return
as the law directs. If this
citation is not served within
ninety (90) days after day of
issuance, it shall be
returned unserved.
Issued and given under my
hand and seal of said Court
at Beaumont, Texas, on
JANUARY 26, 2016.
Carolyn L. Guidry,
County Clerk
Jefferson County, Texas
By Kelly Sampson Deputy
( Kelly Sampson)
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
SEVERIANO FERNANDEZ,
DECEASED
You are hereby commanded
to appear before the County
Court of Jefferson County,
Texas, at the Courthouse of
said County in the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, at or before
10:00 A.M. of this first
Monday after the expiration
of ten days from the date of
publication of this citation
by filing a written answer to
a petition filed in said Court
on JANUARY 24, 2016, in
Cause NO. 114305, styled,
ESTATE OF SEVERIANO
FERNANDEZ, DECEASED
A brief statement of the
nature of the petition is as
follows, to-wit:
TO DETERMINE THE
HEIRS AND THEIR
P E R C E N T A G E
OWNERSHIP IN THE
ESTATE OF SEVERIANO
FERNANDEZ, DECEASED
as is more fully shown by
the petition on file in this
cause.
The officer executing this
process shall promptly
execute the same according
to law, and make due return
as the law directs. If this
citation is not served within
ninety (90) days after day of
issuance, it shall be
returned unserved.
Issued and given under my
hand and seal of said Court
at Beaumont, Texas, on
JANUARY 25, 2016.
Carolyn L. Guidry,
County Clerk
Jefferson County, Texas
By Kelly Sampson Deputy
( Kelly Sampson)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that
original Letters
Testamentary were issued
in the Estate of RONALD
DAVID TILLOTSON,
DECEASED, on January 13,
2016, in Cause No. 113960,
in the County Court of
Jefferson County, Texas to
ALICIA SCOTT WILLIAMS.,
Independent Executrix.
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered
are required to present
them within the time and in
the manner prescribed by
law to Alicia Scott Williams,
c/o Dustin R. Galmor,
Attorney at Law, 485 Milam
Street, Beaumont, texas
77701.
Alicia Scott Williams,
Independent Executrix of
the Estate of Ronald David
Tillotson, Deceased
Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE
Monicas
Restaurant,
Renegade
productions,
LLC.
(MonicaCobb- Cause NO. 114311, styled,
owner)
applying for a
beer and wine
license@
6385 Calder
Suite H
Beaumont,
Texas 77706
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that
original Letters
Testamentary for the Estate
of Michael Wayne Suire,
Deceased, were issued on
January 26, 2016, in Cause
No. 114075, pending in the
County Court, Jefferson
County, Texas, to: Mallory
Diane Suire Pagan.
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered
are required to present
them to the undersigned
within the time and in the
manner prescribed by law.
County Clerk
Mallory Diane Suire
Pagan
c/o Michael J. Lindsay
Lindsay, Lindsay &
Parsons
710 North 11th Street
Beaumont, Texas 77702-
1502
Telephone: (409) 833-
1196
Facsimile: (409) 832-7040
DATED the 26th day of
January, 2016.
Michael J. Lindsay
Michael J. Lindsay
State Bar No.: 12368800
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
County, Texas, at or before
Notice is hereby given that
original Letters of
Testamentary were issued
in The Estate of Joseph K.
Leverett Jr. a/k/a Joe
Keepers Leverett, Jr.,
Deceased on January 27,
2016, in Cause No. 114233
in the County Court of
Jefferson County, Texas to
Trudi Ilene Evans.
The Address of Such
Independent Executor is
c/o Jesse Branick, 221
Highway 69 South, Suite
100, Nederland Texas
77627.
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered
are required to present
them within the time and in
the manner prescribed by
law.
Dated this the 27th day of
January 2016.
Trudi Ilene Evans,
Independent Executrix of
the Estate of Joseph K.
Leverett Jr. a/k/a Joe
Keepers Leverett, Jr.,
Deceased
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
RONALD LEON BISHOP ,
DECEASED
You are hereby commanded
to appear before the County
Court of Jefferson County,
Texas, at the Courthouse of
said County in the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, at or before
10:00 A.M. of this first
Monday after the expiration
of ten days from the date of
publication of this citation
by filing a written answer to
a petition filed in said Court
on JANUARY 26, 2016, in
ESTATE OF RONALD LEON
BISHOP, DECEASED
A brief statement of the
nature of the petition is as
follows, to-wit:
TO DETERMINE THE
HEIRS AND THEIR
P E R C E N T A G E
OWNERSHIP IN THE
ESTATE OF RONALD LEON
BISHOP, DECEASED
as is more fully shown by
the petition on file in this
cause.
The officer executing this
process shall promptly
execute the same according
to law, and make due return
as the law directs. If this
citation is not served within
ninety (90) days after day of
issuance, it shall be
returned unserved.
Issued and given under my
hand and seal of said Court
at Beaumont, Texas, on
JANUARY 26, 2016.
Carolyn L. Guidry,
Jefferson County, Texas
By Kelly Sampson Deputy
( Kelly Sampson)
CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
JEREL W HARRIS,
DECEASED
You are hereby commanded
to appear before the County
Court of Jefferson County,
Texas, at the Courthouse of
said County in the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson
10:00 A.M. of this first
Monday after the expiration
of ten days from the date of
publication of this citation
by filing a written answer to
a petition filed in said Court
on JANUARY 12, 2016, in
Cause NO. 114237, styled,
ESTATE OF JEREL W
HARRIS, DECEASED
A brief statement of the
nature of the petition is as
follows, to-wit:
TO DETERMINE THE
HEIRS AND THEIR
P E R C E N T A G E
OWNERSHIP IN THE
ESTATE OF JEREL W
HARRIS, DECEASED
as is more fully shown by
the petition on file in this
cause.
The officer executing this
process shall promptly
execute the same according
to law, and make due return
as the law directs. If this
citation is not served within
ninety (90) days after day of
issuance, it shall be
returned unserved.
Issued and given under my
hand and seal of said Court
at Beaumont, Texas, on
JANUARY 12, 2016.
Carolyn L. Guidry,
County Clerk
Jefferson County, Texas
By Kelly Sampson Deputy
( Kelly Sampson)
Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER 27 A

SHORTS who, according to several witnesses,

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was standing in the middle of the
from page 21w A road. Troopers suspect that the pedes-
trian, identified as Robert Floyd Cry-
Pedestrian killed on er, 49, of Silsbee, was attempting to
cross the roadway.
FM 418 near Indian Cryer was pronounced dead by
Hills in Hardin County Judge Brewer, Justice of the Peace
No. 2. The driver of the truck tractor
At approximately 5 a.m. Wednes- semi-trailer, Walter Scott, 60, of Shep-
day, Jan. 27, the Texas Department of herd, Texas, was not injured.
Public Safety (DPS) received a report Troopers continue to investigate
of an auto-pedestrian crash on FM 418 this crash. This area of FM 418 has
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND near Indian Hills Road in Hardin
INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT
little to no street lighting. At this
RENEWAL
County. time, troopers do not anticipate issu-
The 18-wheeler traveling west- ing traffic citations as it relates to this
PERMIT NO. WQ0014049001 bound on FM 418 struck a pedestrian fatal crash.
APPLICATION. Boggs Sugar Pines, LLC, 80 South Lake Avenue, Suite 719, Pasadena, California 91101, has applied
to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014049001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0117277) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a
volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 22,500 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is
located approximately 1,000 feet due north of West Circle Drive and approximately 3,000 feet due west of the
intersection of West Circle Drive and Farm-to-Market Road 105 in Orange County, Texas 77662. The discharge route
is from the plant site to an unnamed tributary; thence to Tenmile Creek; thence to the Neches River Tidal. TCEQ
received this application on December 15, 2015. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at Vidor
Public Library, 440 East Bolivar Street, Vidor, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facilitys general
location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to
application.
http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=30.2079&lng=-94.0314&zoom=13&type=r

ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQs Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and
will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive
Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application
and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to
those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public
comments.

CHANGE IN LAW: The Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 709, effective September 1, 2015, amending the
requirements for comments and contested case hearings. This application is subject to those changes in law.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this

Straight-line winds damage stores

application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions
about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant
degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested

at Beaumont shopping centers

case hearing.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the
Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant
public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments,
and the Executive Directors decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public Bad weather in Beaumont caused age. She could also see shopping carts
comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the quite a stir Thursday, Jan. 21, espe- rolling across the parking lot and one
mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Directors decision and
for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in
cially in the shopping centers near the even slam into a parked SUV.
state district court. Dowlen Road and Folsom Drive inter- Next door at Madisons, bartender
TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR
section, where customers and mer- Lisa Ellison was fixing drinks when
REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicants name and proposed permit number; the location chants witnessed shopping carts roll- the exact same thing happened at the
and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you
would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed
ing across the parking lot into parked bar and grill the door flew open by
issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement [I/we] request a contested case cars and benches moving, and could itself and even sent debris flying
hearing. If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request hear winds roaring, some reported at inside, according to Ellison.
must designate the groups representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical
address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or around 50 mph. Felisha Davis, a carrier for The
activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected members location and distance from The M from Madisons bar flew off Examiner newspaper, said she was
the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the
group seeks to protect are relevant to the groups purpose.
and shattered, and Bed Bath and driving down Major Drive near Wes-
Beyond saw substantial damage to the ley United Methodist Church about to
Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application left side of its front entrance. head down Folsom Drive to deliver
and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their
consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. According to Michael Manuel, papers to the Westfield/ Kroger Shop-
The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their
owner of La-Tee-Da Boutique at 4004 ping Center when she felt her car actu-
timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be Dowlen, the wind picked up around ally pick up off the ground from the
limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water 2:54 p.m. strong winds.
quality concerns submitted during the comment period.
We felt a rumble and thought the I was hyperventilating and freaking
TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an ceiling was going to be ripped off, out, Davis said. My car just picked
opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.
said Manuel, who was in the back of up off the ground. Luckily, there was
MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the the store with store manager Dana nobody around me. When I got to Bed
Executive Directors decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public
notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent
Batiste when he heard the wind pick Bath and Beyond, I saw the front of the
mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you up and feared it was a tornado. We building. It shredded the whole front of
wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request
to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.
both knew what it was. ... We felt the the building on one side.
pressure on the back door. We wanted Although many shoppers and mer-
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All written public comments and requests must be submitted to the to get out. chants in the area thought for sure it
Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.
texas.gov/about/comments.html. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting We heard the front door open up had to have been a tornado, KFDM
process, please call TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea informacin en Espaol, and the security system beeped to let Meteorologist Kerry Cooper told The
puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information about TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.
gov. us know it was open, said Batiste. Examiner there were no tornadoes
It wasnt a customer this time. The detected on the radar and the weather
Further information may also be obtained from the Boggs Sugar Pines, LLC. at the address stated above or by calling
Mr. Harlan Harrison at 409-681-0363.
strong winds caused the door to blow occurrence near Folsom and Dowlen
open, which Batiste said she could see was actually straight-line winds.
Issuance Date: January 11, 2016 after reviewing security camera foot- Photos and text by Kevin King
The Examiner Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 PRSRT STD
795 Willow US POSTAGE
Beaumont, TX 77701 PAID
Change Service Requested BEAUMONT TX
PERMIT NO. 208
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b e a d s
Get your s celebration o
xa
2016 Mardi Gras of Southeast Te
By Kevin King be in full operation until 8 p.m., and over 200 umbrellas decorated.
Contributing Writer we brought back Grammy-Award Tickets for Mardi Gras are $5 on
winning artist Wayne Toups because Thursday, $15 on Friday, $15 on
Although the 24th annual Mardi he is a favorite of our area. It will be Saturday, and $10 on Sunday. Kids
Gras of Southeast Texas celebration an opportunity to see him in Port under 12 get in for free. Tickets
in Port Arthur will be competing Arthur again, said Laura Chil- are available at the Mardi Gras
with Super Bowl 50 weekend this dress, president of the Mardi Gras store, at 3830 FM 365 in Port
year, the event is as exciting as of Southeast Texas. We have a Arthur, at the Museum of the
ever with Grammy gumbo cook-off on Satur- Gulf Coast, or online at www.
Award-winning artist day morning; if any- mardigras.portarthur.com, where
Wayne Toups returning body thinks they cook you can also register to enter the
to the area to play the a good gumbo and is gumbo cookoff. Tickets are also
event Sunday, Feb. 7, at interested in entering, available at the gate once the
5:30 p.m. Toups is one they can certainly see if event starts. There is also a
of many concerts sched- they have the winning munchkin parade for the kids.
uled during the four days of gumbo. Also, there is an Registration is required on the
Mardi Gras fun. Others include umbrella parade, which we website.
Sam Riggs and The Night People, the started last year. Its free to the pub- FunPasses for the carnival rides
Cody Johnson Band, Steve Riley & the lic. You come by the Mardi Gras are also available in advance for
Mamou Playboys, Aaron Watson, store, register, and pick up your $20 and at the gate for $25 and
Cody Jinks, and Beaumonts own umbrella, get it home-decorated, and include admission to the carnival. This
David Joel. show back up on Saturday to partici- allows you to ride unlimited for any
We have parades, the carnival will pate in that parade. Last year, we had one day.
This years celebration will see 40 Arthurs economy, as well.
food vendors and about 45 arts and People that come into town and eat
crafts vendors. Pork kabobs, funnel meals and buy supplies while they are
cakes, corn dogs, pizza, pistolettes, here or campers that come in and fuel
cotton candy, cheese cake on a stick, up as well as the carnival workers that
shrimp on a stick basically anything purchase fuel and other goods here in
on a stick are just some of the many town help to stimulate Port Arthurs
foods that will be available to eat at economy. We also require all of our
your hearts content, Childress said. vendors to list the city of Port Arthur
Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas is a for sales tax if they are collecting taxes
nonprofit organization run by volun- on their products. This event effects
teers, and proceeds from the event will the city greatly in a positive way,
benefit 17 Southeast Texas nonprofits Childress said.
including Christus Health Foundation There will also be plenty of beads to
of Southeast Texas and the Spindletop collect, so make time Super Bowl
Center Advisory Board. weekend to visit the Mardi Gras of
The event helps stimulate Port Southeast Texas!

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas schedule of events

Thursday, Feb. 4 9:30 p.m. Parade ends 8 p.m. Parade ends
5 p.m. Parade line up/gates open 10:30 p.m. Concert: Aaron Watson 8:30 p.m. Concert: Sam Riggs and the Night People
6 p.m. LSC-PA Parade starts 1 a.m. Closing 10:30 p.m. Concert: Cody Johnson Band
6 p.m. Concert: Larry Tillery & 1 a.m. Closing
Vagabond Dreamers Saturday, Feb. 6
7 p.m. Parade ends 7 a.m. Gumbo Cook Off: Registered participants begin cooking Sunday, Feb. 7
8 p.m. Concert: David Joel 1:30 p.m. - Gumbo Cook Off: Winners announced
10 p.m. - Closing 1 p.m. Gates open
2 p.m. Gumbo sampling begins
2 p.m. Umbrella Brigade Parade and Munchkin Parade inside the
1 p.m. Gates open
Friday, Feb. 5 Entertainment Area on Procter Street
2 p.m. Parade: Royalty March
6 p.m. Gates open 4 p.m. Motorcycle Showcase: Registration and lineup at Rosehill 3 p.m. Motor Parade Starts: Rosehill down Procter to Houston Ave.
7 p.m. Concert: Cody Jinks 5:30 p.m. - Motorcycle Run: Rosehill down Procter to Houston Ave. 4:30 p.m. Arrives at gate
7 p.m. Golf Cart and ATV Parade 5:30 p.m. Concert: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys 5 p.m. Parade ends
7 p.m. Valero Krewe of Krewes Parade 6 p.m. Krewe of Aurora/Grand Parade 5:30 p.m. Concert: Wayne Toups & ZyDeCajun
8:30 p.m. Parade arrives at the Entertainment Area 7 p.m. Parade arrives at gate 8 p.m. Closing
 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER ENTERTAINMENT 3B

movie review MOVIES

Big story emerges from
Cinemark Tinseltown 15
3855 IH 10 South, Beaumont, TX
(800) 326-3264 ext. 1188

the smallest of spaces 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers

of Benghazi
(R, 2 hr, 24 min.)
Room her abduction she has shared the space 12:05, 3:20, 6:35, 9:50
Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay with her son, Jack (Jacob Tremblay), who
Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson only knows room, the world she has The 5th Wave New
Rated: R created around them to explain their exis- (PG-13, 1 hr, 54 min.)
tence. 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20
Outside of a small contingency of Its hard to imagine a 5-year old child Alvin and the Chipmunks:
movie enthusiasts, not many have having only a television and four
walls as a reference for his reality, The Road Chip
had the chance to see Room. It
opened in major cities and then In the but its clear that Joy, or Ma as (PG, 1 hr, 26 min.)
poof it was gone from theaters
in a matter of weeks. But that was
Dark he calls her, does a valiant job of
trying to make his life as normal as
11:40, 2:05, 4:30
The Boy New
just enough time garner its star, with Melanie possible. That changes when Joy (PG-13, 1 hr, 38 min.)
Brie Larson, a lot of awards buzz. Dishman and Jack are rescued. The transi-
In fact, right now she is the over- tion from a tiny room to life in the 12:00, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:10
whelming odds-on favorite to win the open is difficult for both, bringing new Daddys Home
Oscar for best actress. challenges that threaten both of them in a (PG-13, 1 hr, 36 min.)
Its this reason the film has been re- way their captor never could. 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:25
released, including in Houston where it Lenny Abrahamson does a fantastic Dirty Grandpa New
can be found at a few theaters around job eliciting great performances from his
town. The film will also be released on actors and in trusting the silences and (R, 1 hr, 42 min.)
DVD Feb. 16. nuances within the context. An entire 11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30
And even though watching this film is hour of this movie takes place in a tiny Jacks sudden exposure to a world he can- The Finest Hours New
a wrenching experience at times, it is a space with mostly mother and son. Lar- not comprehend drive home the damage (PG-13, 1 hr, 56 min.)
must-see. son and Tremblay, her young co-star, done by Joys abuser.
For a movie I thought would follow a 7:00
Based on the book of the same name have a natural ease with each other that
by Emma Donoghue, who is also the gives the movie it strength and authentic- predictable trajectory, this is surprisingly The Finest Hours 3D New
screenwriter, Room tells the story of ity. Its easy to see why Larson has been emotional and grounded with a keen eye (PG-13, 1 hr, 56 min.)
Joy Newsome (Larson), who is kidnapped at the forefront this awards season, and from Abrahamson to telling the story 10:00
at 17 and forced to live in a 10-foot by conversely why Tremblay wasnt nomi- from a different point of view. It may not The Forest
10-foot shed in her abusers backyard nated in the best supporting actor catego- qualify as a three hanky affair, but a
with only a skylight to mark the passing ry. The second hour involves Joys home- viewer caveat might include bringing (PG-13, 1 hr, 33 min.)
seasons. For five of the seven years since coming with a son no one, including her along a couple of tissues. 11:45, 2:10, 4:35
two overjoyed and bewildered parents The topic of this movie is not an easy The Hateful Eight
(played by Joan Allen and William H. one, but it elucidates the strength and resil- (R, 2 hr, 48 min.)
Macy), expected. Her return to a life that ience of the human spirit in a way that is
doesnt really exist for her anymore and ultimately wonderfully redemptive. 3:00, 9:35
Norm of the North
(PG, 1 hr, 30 min.)
11:55, 2:15, 4:35, 6:55, 9:15
The Revenant
(R, 2 hr, 36 min.)
11:20, 1:10, 2:50, 4:40, 6:20, 8:10,
9:55
Ride Along 2
(PG-13, 1 hr, 41 min.)
11:35, 12:55, 2:10, 3:30, 4:45,
6:10, 7:25, 8:50, 10:05
Sisters
(R, 1 hr, 58 min.)
12:10, 6:40
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
(PG-13, 2 hr, 16 min.)
1:45, 4:55, 8:05
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
3D
(PG-13, 2 hr, 16 min.)
12:05, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45
4B ENTERTAINMENT THE EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016

Hassle-free The Weekly Dish

CaterIng
starting at

$6.95
Wings To Go
Beaumont restaurant excited after move to Port Arthur
off the
catering menu

CarlIto's
mexican restau rant
a taste of mexico for tHose WHo LiKe it Hot!

2610 College St. Beaumont

839-8011 Fax orderS 839-8299
Wings to Go
7849 N. Twin City Highway

Casa
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 898-1600

Tapatia
Hours:
Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. 9 p.m.
Thur., 11 a.m. 10 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. 11 p.m.
MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR Sun., 11 a.m. 9 p.m.

all day tuesday Wings To Go had a soft opening in November and held its official grand opening and ribbon cutting Wednesday, Jan. 13, at
the new 7849 Twin City Highway location. Photos by Kevin King

Bottle Beer $
1 .99 By Kevin King and Chad Cooper
The Examiner
would pan out for the franchise, which opened in
Beaumont in 2002. Franchisee Danny Partin says he
is happy to report that Wings To Go is better than
1/2 prIce small ever in its new Port Arthur location, which has better
2.50
When Wings To Go made the move to Port Arthur
$ in November 2015, many of the restaurants wing- parking, better traffic access, more seating room,
house margarItas loving regulars wondered how the new location and even a party room for special occasions.
The restaurant had a soft opening in November,
l arge Blue
margarItas
$
5 . 99 and held its official grand opening and ribbon cut-
ting Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the new 7849 Twin City
Highway location.
Despite all the changes, Partin was quick to point
WedNesday & thursday out that he brought his stadium seats from Veterans
Stadium in Philadelphia that were popular at the
Beaumont location and that the restaurants menu
l arge cuervo $
5.50
still has all the customer favorites it did before,
including boneless and traditional wings with 19
top shelf flavors ranging from mild to the infamous Homi-
margarItas Frozen or Rocks cide flavor. The Homicide Challenge is still open to
those brave enough to try it.
Daily It costs $20 and they have 10 minutes to con-

Lunch Specials
11 am - 5 pm starting at $6.99
145 I-10 North Beaumont 409-832-0848
www.EatMexicanFood.net
Franchisee Danny Partin was quick to point out that his sta-
dium seats from Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia were
popular at the Beaumont location and that the restaurants
menu still has all the customer favorites it did before, includ-
ing boneless and traditional wings with 19 flavors ranging
from mild to the infamous homicide flavor.
sume 20 traditional Homicide wings, Partin says.
They cant eat or drink anything else while they are
doing it. If they get them all down, they get a T-shirt
that says they did it, we put their picture on the
board, and the main thing is they get free wings for
a year.
Partin says although many have tried, only around
50 people have completed the challenge in the last
13 years.
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Theres more to Wings To Go
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er. The restaurant is known for its
crispy fries and Kick-Offs like
jalapeo poppers, fried mush-
rooms, and mozzarella sticks. And
craft beer lovers will appreciate
the fact that Wings To Go now has
Santo and Hopadillo IPA on tap,
along with domestic brews.
What sets Wings To Go apart
from other wing places?
The main thing is the quality
of the food, Partin says. Our
wings are always fresh. We dont
buy frozen products. It makes it a
little tougher on us, but the quality
of the wings is so much better
when theyre fresh than frozen,
and we think our sauces are better
than anybodys.
We would have to agree. If you
like spicy but are too chicken to
try the Homicide Challenge, opt
for the suicide wings. They are
plenty spicy, but not so much that
it ruins your meal. We like the
traditional bone-in wings, but
boneless are available too. You
can get 12 traditional wings for
$12.99 and the boneless are actu-
ally cheaper (12 for $10.99).
Not a fan of wings? The Chicken
Tender Sandwich ($8.99) is a good
choice. It comes with chicken, let-
tuce, tomato, mayo or you can even
add your favorite wing sauce. We
See DISH on page 6B

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David Joel is a singer, songwriter, musician and
entertainer, but he didnt start out that way. Working by
day as an electrician to support himself and his family,
by night he would sing and play all across Southeast
Texas, becoming known as The Singing Electrician.
Today, hes more like the singer you call with wiring
questions, but hes still an IBEW Local 479 member.
With his former hobby now his profession, David
spends much of his free time doing anything his
daughter Addison Joelynn wants to do. He also likes
training and competing in triathlons, weight training,
going to Galveston and riding his bicycle on the sea-
wall. Some day, hed like to own a home on the island
and sing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. The new location includes a private
party room and a game room.
(From section A)
DISH
from page 5B
chose Honey BBQ for the sauce
and it completed the three,
plump chicken tenders nicely.
Partin added that many compli-
ment the fries, and we saw why
crispy to perfection.
Wings To Go offers daily
specials and even bottomless
wings on Tuesdays from 5:30-
9 p.m. The special includes
fries, baked beans, and cole-
slaw, all for $14.95.
Speaking of special days,
Super Bowl 50 is quickly
approaching. With the big
game coming up Sunday, Feb.
classic movie night
Classic Movie Night con-
tinues with the 1969 land-
mark film Easy Rider on
Friday, Jan. 29, at the his-
toric Jefferson Theatre in
downtown Beaumont.
Selected for preservation in
1998 in the National Film
Registry by the Library of
Congress, Easy Rider stars
Peter Fonda and Dennis
Hopper as two young hip-
pies who decided to travel
cross-country on motorcy-
cles and meet a cast of char-
acters along the way. Writ-
7, Partin says the restaurant
will begin accepting to-go
orders Monday, Feb. 1.
You can also watch your
favorite sporting events on the
nine flatscreen HD televisions.
From the Final Four, NBA,
NASCAR, Major League Base-
ball Season Pass and NFL Sun-
day Ticket, you can watch them
all.
Also in the new space is a
game room featuring coin
operated machines such as
pinball, a hunting game and
foosball.
ten by Fonda, Hopper and
Terry Southern, Easy Rider
shook up the movie industry
during the release year by
grossing $19 million. The
film is Rated R and is 95
minutes long. Doors open at
6 p.m., and the movie begins
at 7:30. Tickets are $5. Beer,
wine and other concessions
will be available. The Jef-
ferson Theatre is located at
345 Fannin. For more infor-
mation, view beaumontci-
tyevents.com or call (409)
838 3435.
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houston bayoulands KVLU

Jan. 28
Houston Auto Show, NRG Center, 12p
Jan. 29
Houston Auto Show, NRG Center, 12p
Rusalka, Wortam Center, 7:30p
Montrose Trio Houston, Wortham Center, 8p
Jan. 30
Houston Auto Show, NRG Center, 10a
NBA: Rockets vs. Washington,
Toyota Center, 7p
The Marriage of Figaro, Wortham Center, 7:30
Brahms & Schumann, Jones Hall, 8p
Jan. 31
Houston Auto Show, NRG Center, 10a
Rusalka, Wortham Center, 2p
Brahms & Schumann, Jones Hall, 2:30p
Feb. 2
Ana Maria Martinez, Wortham Center, 7p
NBA: Rockets vs. Miami, Toyota Center, 7p
Feb. 3
A Little Day Music, Wortham Center, 12p
The Marriage of Figaro,
Wortham Center, 7:30p
Feb. 5
The Marriage of Figaro,
Wortham Center, 7:30p
Gregory Porter, Wortham Center, 8p
Singin in the Rain, Jones Hall, 8pm
Feb. 6
NBA: Rockets vs. Portland, Toyota Center, 7p
Monster Jam, NRG Stadium, 7p
Rusalka, Wortham Center, 7:30p
Ballet Boyz, Wortham Center, 8p
Singin in the Rain, Jones Hall, 8pm
KVLU Public Radio 91.3 FM will
produce and air Bayoulands, a year-
long documentary series exploring the
people and places of Orange County.
The program premieres Thursday, Jan.
28, at 6 p.m.
We are proud to bring this series to
the public, said Jason Miller, KVLU
production director. The stories fea-
tured will hopefully present a unique
and compelling narrative about this
corner of Texas.
The first episode of Bayoulands
features an interview with Stephanie
Dwyer, the artist who created the
17-feet-tall bottle trees now located in
the Childrens Garden at Shangri La
Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.
Dwyer, who has recently been invited
to exhibit at the Smithsonian, discusses
her passion for southern folklore and
metal art. The episode also focuses on
efforts to restore the Cow Bayou Swing train depot, the construction of the Following the premiere, new, hour-
Bridge, which was re-dedicated in Rainbow and Memorial bridges, Hur- long episodes will air every fourth
August 2015. The Texas Department ricane Ike recovery, various ethnic Thursday of the month in 2016 at 6
of Transportation spent $9.5 million on influences such as the Cajun commu- p.m., with a repeat broadcast the fol-
the repair of this bridge, which opened nity, arts and culture features and lowing Sunday at 5 p.m.
in 1941. nature stories such as the annual stock- For more information about this
Topics for future episodes include ing of the lake at Claiborne Park in program and to submit program, visit
the preservation of the historic Orange Vidor. kvlu.org.
the hillbenders orange mardi gras

Feb. 7
The Marriage of Figaro, Wortham Center, 2p
Singin in the Rain, Jones Hall, 2:30pm

Feb. 9
Rusalka, Wortham Center, 7:30p

Feb. 10
RV Show, NRG Center, 12p

Feb. 11
RV Show, NRG Center, 12p
Sesame Street, NRG Arena, 6:30p
Cirque du Soleils TORUK, Toyota Center, 7:30p
The Marcel Proust Project,
Wortham Center, 8p
Feb. 12
Sesame Street, NRG Arena, 10:30a, 6:30p
RV Show, NRG Center, 12p
Home & Garden Show, NRG Center, 2p
TriStar Sports Collectibles, NRG Arena, 3p
Cirque du Soleils TORUK,
Toyota Center, 4p, 7:30p
Rusalka, Wortham Center, 7:30p
The Marcel Proust Project,
Wortham Center, 8p
Haydn & Sibelius, Jones Hall, 8p
Feb. 13
Home & Garden Show, NRG Center, 10a
TriStar Sports Collectibles, NRG Arena, 10a
Sesame Street, NRG Arena, 10:30a, 2p, 5:30p
RV Show, NRG Center, 12p
Bachs Complete Orchestral Suits,
Wortham Center, 8p
Haydn & Sibelius, Jones Hall, 8p
The Lutcher Theater
presents a classic rock
experience, iconic British
group The Whos rock
opera Tommy, through the
strings and vocals of pro-
gressive bluegrass band
The HillBenders on Tues-
day, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $37-$20 and
can be purchased at the
Lutcher box office, online
at lutcher.org or by calling
(409) 886-5535. Con-
ceived and produced by
SXSW co-founder and
longtime musician/pro-
ducer Louis Jay Meyers,
this Bluegrass Opry brings
a new perspective to Tom-
my while paying total
respect to its creators. The
original album has sold 20
million copies and has
been inducted into the
Grammy Hall of Fame for
historical, artistic and
significant value. The
HillBenders recognize
their ability to bridge the
gap between the common
music consumer and the
bluegrass genre, selecting
material that defies any
hillbilly stigmas. More
information about the
HillBenders can be found
at hillbenders.com. The
Lutcher Theater is located
at 707 Main in Orange.
The Greater Orange Area
Chamber of Commerce will
host the Krewe of Krewes
Grand Mardi Gras Parade
on Jan. 30 in downtown
Orange at 5:30 p.m. For the
13th year, the traditional
Mardi Gras Parade will fea-
ture illuminated floats, dec-
orated trailers and Krew
members tossing beads,
Mike and Cheryl Zeto
were named the King
and Queen of Mystique
cups and trinkets to specta-
tors along with the Mardi
Gras Ball royalty. Immedi-
ately following the parade,
Kevin Naquin and the Ossun
Playboys will perform at the
Riverfront Pavilion. Food
and beverage vendors will
be at the event. For the
parade rout, view orange-
texaschamber.org.
 8B ENTERTAINMENT
Pardi Gras brings touch of French Quarter to Southeast Texas
Let the good times roll For the
second year in a row, Circle of Hope
has hosted Pardi Gras, and this years
ramped-up event featured high-energy
band Champagne Room at the Beau-
mont Civic Center. Festively deco-
rated, the table toppers resembled
New Orleans French Quarter
signposts (designed by Donna
Quebedeaux). Emmett
Hollier and board mem-
bers Jimmy Quebe-
deaux, Kirk Gillespie,
Bubba Thibodeaux,
Joel Hebert and a whole
host of volunteers referred to
as The Village did a fantas-
tic job of procuring sponsors
and revelers for this much-needed
fundraiser. In the mix were Lynea
Minton, Stanlely Shipper, Stephanie
Battle and Michael Cramer, Susan
and Glen Angelle, Katrina Wright,
Brian Boyce, Lisa and Mark Fioren-
za, Sandra and Cary Erickson, Amy
and Chuck Schulze, Dana Bellanger
and Freddy Lopez, Dana and Kyle
Aguillard, Cindy and Brian Fergu-
son, Jack Hargraves, Donna and
Glen DeRon, Chera Thomas, Candy
and Andy Gilbert, Cantan Richard,
Melody and Shaun Miller, Lindsay
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and Doug Mellen, Cheri Leblanc,
Roni Stephenson and Kevin Steele,
Carlene and Larry Singleton, Karen
and Bob Wortham, Paisley and James
Ware, Risa and Ed Zizmont,
Michelle and Steven Beard,
Annie Daigle, Rebecca Majors,
Dana and Dale Williams, Jo and
Michael Bienvenu, Steph-
anie and Chris Abrego,
Christi and Scott Ali,
Bessie and Gary Cole-
man, Michelle and Ste-
ven Beard, Jesse Branick,
and many more Pardi-peeps.
A great time for a great cause!
A bottle of fun AMSET is
hosting A Vintage Affair, a wine tast-
ing fundraiser for area wine connois-
seurs, this Friday evening, Jan 29, at
7:30 p.m. Volunteers pouring some of
the wine are Kathy Gober, Jan Ful-
bright, Pat Klein and many more.
This years wine tasting will provide a
new twist. The festivities will include a
taste bud challenge allowing guests to
compare two varietals of several types
of wines. Pre-sale reservations are $35
per person, and tickets at the door are
$40. Please call (409) 832-3432. See
you there.
Mad, mad Saturday evening, Jan.
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Out & About
with Albert Nolen
Albert Nolen is a native of Beaumont and a time-
honored presence on the local party scene. His col-
umn appears regularly in The Examiner. To share your social
tidbits with Albert, call (409) 832-1400 or fax information to him at
(409) 832-6222.
30, the Beaumont Civic Center will go Katherine Belle Doyle (who turned
retro to the 60s for Baptist Hospitals 100 this past weekend). This elegant
of Southeast Texas Foundation: Mad and forever young lady celebrated this
Men take La Soiree beginning at 6:30 milestone with her family at a dinner
p.m. Chairs Mandie and Garrett Peel on Friday evening, Jan. 22, at The
promise a fabulous evening of enter- Grand in New Braunfels. Saturday
tainment. Looking forward to it! afternoon, lunch was held in her honor
News of I dos Kate Mains will at the Gruene Cottages. Happy, happy
tie the knot March 5 with fianc Sonny birthday!
Eckhart. Last Saturday afternoon, the Candles and cakes B-day wishes
future bride was honored at a beautiful to Katherine Malone Tatum, Stoney
shower in the home of Carol and Rog- Petit, Annie Hill, Jennifer Byrd, Paul
er Smith. Hostesses with the mostest Romero, Stephanie Comeaux, Clint
were Barbara Quinn, Rosemary Asta, Hall, Linda Bullard, Shanna Etie
Linda Gail Blackwell, Norma Samp- Allen, Jesse Dickson, Phil Bennight,
son and Johnnie Broussard. Precious Neil Breen, Brett West, Brian Maz-
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OUT & ABOUT

What:
Lamar University
Pairings

Where:
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Photos by Brandon
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Bryan, Jenny and
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OUT & ABOUT

Lamar University Pairings Continued from Page 9B

Paul and Derina Holtzhausen, Dennie Kiel Russ and Susan Schultz, Patti McSpadden Bret and Karen Babineaux

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OUT & ABOUT

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Steinhagen, Joy and Dishman, Jamie
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12 B ENTERTAINMENT THE EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016

OUT & ABOUT

What:
LU Alumni Basketball
Reception

Where:
Hall of Fame Room,
Montagne Center

Photos by Brandon
Gouthier Photography

Bill and Bell Richey

James and Barbara Broussard Roger and Sharon McCabe

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OUT & ABOUT

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BB & Company Katie Whitney & Chip Radford at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $30-$15 for ages 21
MacKenzies Pub Beaumont Ember Grille & Bar @
LAuberge du Lac Lake Charles, La years and older and can be purchased online
(409) 866-2288 at ticketmaster.com or at the venue. Form-
(337) 395-7777
David Lee Kaiser ing in Manchester, England, in 1962, Her-
Tradewinds Tavern @ Will Wesley & Jukebox Band mans Hermits released a string of Top 10
MCM Elegante Beaumont The Cove @ hits in the 60s like Cant You Hear My
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Luke Cooper (409) 838-5393 Herb Stutes & Grand Shin

Cigar Club Lake Charles, La The Cove @
(337) 562-8889 Minority Stone PICK Isle of Capri Lake Charles, La
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February 25th Dylans Port Arthur (337) 226-2054

Louisiana Scramble Band (409) 722-1600
Uncle Lucius 171 Junction Roadhouse Lake Logan Soileau
Charles, La Clint Faulk Cigar Club Lake Charles, La
(337) 602-6384 The Boudain Hut Port Arthur (337) 562-8889
March 23rd The Kadillacs
(409) 962-5079
Deja Vu
409-860-9811 James McMurtry The Cove @ Crossroads 171 Junction Roadhouse Lake
Isle of Capri Lake Charles, La Lukes Mid-County Port Arthur Charles, La
www.cajunflavors.com
(337) 226-2054 (409) 729-2665 (337) 602-6384
April 14th Brad Brinkley & Comfort Zone Curse & The Cure Troy Laz Band
Please check out our Cowboys Lake Charles, La Capri Club Port Arthur Mikko Live @
Facebook page @ Fred Eaglesmith (337) 474-8010 (409) 724-1030 Coushatta Casino Resort Kinder, La
(800) 854-7263
Courville's concert series! Troy Laz Band Chris Miller & Bayou Roots PICK
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go
Country music singer Dylan
Scott will perform at the Texas
Longhorn Club in Vinton, Louisi-
ana, on Friday, Jan. 29, with doors
opening at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-
$12 for ages 18 and older and can
be purchased at the venue. A native
of the small northeastern Louisiana
town of Bastrop, Scott is touring in
support of his self-titled debut
release, which features the radio
singles Makin This Boy Go Cra-
zy, Thinking Out Loud and
Crazy Over Me. Just 25 years old,
Scott made his Grand Ole Opry
debut Saturday, Jan. 9. The Texas
Longhorn Club is at 2378 Highway
109 S. in Vinton. For more informa-
tion, call (337) 589-5647.
SUNDAY 31
Ronnie Stallworth
Sugas Beaumont
(409) 813-1808
Clint Faulk PICK
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The Boudain Hut Port Arthur
(409) 962-5079
Jerry Dee & Rockin Randy
Jeff. Co. Singles Club Nederland
(409) 727-0013
Twangsters Union
Marys Lounge Lake Charles, La
(337) 433-2952
Richard LeBouef & Two Step
Mikko Live @
Coushatta Casino Resort Kinder, La
(800) 854-7263
MONDAY 1
Poetry slam PICK
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The Logon Caf Beaumont
(409) 833-6950
Bryan Trahan
Ember Bar & Grille @
LAuberge du Lac Lake Charles, La
(337) 395-7777
ENTERTAINMENT 15 B
dylan scott
Europe Jan. 31
House of Blues hob.com
$27.50, all ages, 7 p.m.
Eighties rock band Europe is once again relevant thanks to the new
Geico television commercial featuring the band singing their 1986
No. 1 hit The Final Countdown. Forming in 1979, the band has
released some new material over the last few years but were mostly
successful in the mid-80s with other hits like Rock the Night,
Superstitious and the power ballad Carrie.
Shooter Jennings Jan. 31
Scout Bar (Clear Lake) scoutbar.com
Free, 21 & over, 7 p.m.
(409) 833-3900
TUESDAY 2 Shooter is more than just the son of late, great Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter.
The 36-year-old has made a name for himself in the outlaw, southern and
Lee Pelly t
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PICK psychedelic rock genre. Shooter is touring in support of his December release,
Caleb Williams Capri Club Port Arthur Countach. Opening will be Waymores Outlaw, who were the touring members of
Dylans Port Arthur (409) 724-1030 Waylon Jennings band.
(409) 722-1600
Blake Sticker
Kris Harper
Lukes Mid-County Port Arthur
Rush Lounge @ (409) 729-2665 Naughty by Nature Feb. 3
Golden Nugget Lake Charles, La Warehouse Live warehouselive.com
(337) 508-7777 Killawatts PICK $24-$19, all ages, 8 p.m.
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Jack Daniels @ Its the 25th anniversary tour of the Grammy Award winning New
Chip Radford PICK
LAuberge du Lac Lake Charles, La
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Jersey rap group Naughty by Nature. Original members Treach, Vin
Ember Bar & Grille @ (337) 395-7777 Rock and DJ Kay Gee return to perform their 90s hits including
LAuberge du Lac Lake Charles, La Hip Hop Hooray, O.P.P., Feel Me Flow, Jamboree and
(337) 395-7777 Chester Daigle Everythings Gonna Be Alright.
Ember Bar & Grille @
LAuberge du Lac Lake Charles, La
WEDNESDAY 3 (337) 395-7777
Curse & The Cure The Fuse
Buffalo Wild Wings Beaumont Justin Furstenfeld Feb. 17-18
Rush Lounge @ House of Blues hob.com
(409) 924-8646 Golden Nugget Lake Charles, La $30, all ages, 7 p.m.
(337) 508-7777
David Joel
Caf Del Rio Beaumont Jim Pharis
Blue October lead singer and former Houstonian Justin Furstenfeld will perform
two acoustic shows inside the House of Blues on Feb. 17-18. Despite the shows
being weeks away, only a handful of tickets remain. Youll hear some Blue
(409) 347-0250 Cigar Club Lake Charles, La October as well as B-sides and more.
(337) 562-8889
Tyler Darby
Lukes Beaumont
(409) 347-8139
The BurnPile, Faux Ferocious UPCOMING HOUSTON CONCERTS
Texas Rose Saloon Beaumont
Jan. 29 Jukebox the Ghost @ Warehouse Live
Brillz & Party Favor @ Stereo Live
Lupe Fiasco @ Scout Bar (Clear Lake) Feb. 5
Alessia Cara @ Warehouse Live
Jan. 30 Excision @ Stereo Live
Deorro @ Stereo Live
Feb. 6
Jan. 31 Charlie Wilson @ Arena Theatre
Europe @ House of Blues
Shooter Jennings @ Scout Bar (Clear Lake) Feb. 7
Bryson Tiller @ House of Blues
Feb. 1
Jess Glynne @ Warehouse Live Feb. 8
G-Eazy @ Revention Music Center Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ Numbers
Low @ Walters Downtown
Feb. 3
Naughty by Nature @ Warehouse Live Feb. 9
Avatar @ Scout Bar (Clear Lake) Safety Suit @ Scout Bar (Clear Lake)
The Devil Makes Three @ Numbers Hawthorne Heights @ House of Blues
Feb. 4 Feb. 10
Lamb of God @ Revention Music Center Emily Wells @ Walters Downtown
16 B ENTERTAINMENT THE EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016

OUT & ABOUT

What:
Couture for a Cause

Where:
Fire Station No. 5

Courtesy photos

Haylee
Faggard
and Maris
Mehaffy

Emily Shuffield and

Lauren Smith

Teresa Van der Neut and Casey Van der Neut


Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 2016 The Examiner Section C
The Arc of Greater Beaumonts new multi-purpose
building was donated by sheet metal company
Mueller Inc. and Texas Country Reporter.
Donation home run for
Arc of Greater Beaumont
MLB star presents $81,000 check
from golf fundraiser to help fund
programs, new building for nonprofit
By Kevin King
Contributing Writer
Beaumont native Jay Bruce, right fielder for
the Cincinnati Reds, presented The Arc of
Greater Beaumont with a check for $81,000 on
Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Foundation for South-
east Texas.
The funds were raised at the sixth annual Jay
Bruce Golf Benefit, which took place Saturday,
Nov. 15, 2015, at Bayou Din Golf Club. Pro-
ceeds from the tournament were donated to
The Arc of Greater Beaumont to help with
programs and services for individuals with
developmental disabilities, and to help fund
The Arc of Greater Beaumonts new multi-
purpose facility, which is projected to open
May 19, 2016, according to Gary Hidalgo,
executive director of the Arc of Greater Beau-
mont.
This tournament has helped in two ways,
Hidalgo said. It has helped fund our programs
each year. It has also helped in that weve been
able to take some of the money from our golf
tournament and put it toward our building that
is being built right now.
AUTOMOTIVE REVIEW
GMCs best-selling
Sierra 1500 pickup
OUTDOORS
Photos courtesy of Mueller Inc.
Hogs gone wild in Texas
PET OF THE WEEK
Molly, the
sweet, petite
tabby cat
Workers from sheet metal company Mueller
Inc. put the roof on the new building.
The 4,000-square-foot, pre-fabricated metal
building will be at 4330 Westridge Lane in
Beaumont behind Conns on Dowlen Road.
The building was donated by sheet metal com-
pany Mueller Inc. and Texas Country Reporter,
who choose Helping Hands grant recipients
every year.
The grant does not include the foundation,
slab, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or interior for
the building, Hidalgo said. This is phase one of
two phases. The building will be a multi-pur-
pose facility for The Arcs activities requiring a
ARC Page 2C
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ARC from Page 1C

larger space. After completing phase 1,

The Arc will need to secure additional
funding to build offices, classrooms,
training kitchen, meeting rooms and an
outdoor pavilion. The Arc has had over
5 acres donated on which to build these
facilities. Making the new home for
The Arc of Greater Beaumont a reality
has been part of a capital campaign
that has included fundraisers like the
Jay Bruce Golf Benefit.
We could not be more excited,
Hidalgo said. This building is the first
step in making our dream of A Home
of Our Own a reality.
The Jay Bruce Golf Benefit has
been a big part of realizing that dream.
To have the ability to give back
and make an impact on peoples lives
is something Ive always wanted to
do, Bruce said. Its something that I
always told myself I would do if I had
the opportunity.
Bruce said he became acquainted
Photo by Kevin King
with The Arc of Greater Beaumont
through the nonprofits involvement Gary Hidalgo, executive director of The Arc of Greater Beaumont (left), and Mitch Watkins, The Arc of Greater Beau-
with his sister, Kellan, who suffered mont Board president (second from right) receive an $81,000 check from Hannah and Jay Bruce (standing next to
complications during her birth that left Hidalgo). The money was raised at the Jay Bruce Golf Benefit, which took place Saturday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Bayou Din.
her with intellectual and developmental
disabilities (IDD). Kellan, now in her Show, where participants get a chance Seeing her being involved with the ion shows that stuff really made her
30s, was actively involved with the Arc to model popular spring fashions and be Arc and having a sense of individuali- happy and I think changed her life,
of Greater Beaumont for almost a in the spotlight for a night. The show is ty, and being able to be happy and Bruce said.
decade, taking part in the nonprofits one of many events that funds from the enjoy the things like the equestrian Hidalgo said Bruces continued
annual Stars of the Arc Celebrity Style Jay Bruce benefit make possible. leagues, basketball leagues, the fash- See ARC on page 10C
 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER
Beaumont Foundation
gives $75,000 to
area food bank
The Beaumont Foundation of Amer-
ica recently awared $75,000 to the
Southeast Texas Food Bank to help
strengthen its mission of feeding the
hungry in Southeast Texas. The funds
were specifically awarded to help
improve access to nutritious food for
low-income residents in underserved
communities in the eight counties with-
in the food banks service territory.
This donation is one of many made
to food banks throughout the state of
Texas in 2015 by the Beaumont Foun-
dation. The foundations total histori-
cal support of food banks in Texas now
exceeds $10 million.
The Beaumont Foundation has
been a key partner for many years,
said Southeast Texas Food Bank Exec-
utive Director
Dan Maher.
To have a
strong chari-
table founda-
tion with a
proven commitment to feeding hungry
Texans right in our community is truly
a gift to those in need in Southeast
Texas. We are pleased the Board of
Directors of the Beaumont Foundation
has consistently had confidence in our
mission and in our capacity to fulfill
that mission effectively.
Beaumont Foundation President
and CEO Frank Newton presented the
funds during an annual visit with
Maher and food bank Board of Direc-
tors President Steve Lyle to discuss
future plans the food bank has for
developing its operations.
The Southeast Texas Food Bank is
currently engaged in a strategic plan-
ning process designed to enhance its
response to community hunger as it
prepares to celebrate its 25th anniver-
sary later this year.
Approximately one in four South-
east Texans is deemed food insecure by
measurements used by the hunger fight-
ing organization Feeding America,
meaning they have inadequate access to
wholesome foods on a regular basis,
LIVING 3C
Community Listings
1195 in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in
1231 in Padua, Italy. Anthony of Padua
was a Portuguese Catholic friar belong-
ing to the Franciscan Order. He was
born and raised in a wealthy family in
Lisbon. He was canonized within a
year of his death. His remains are kept
in the Basilica in Padua, Italy.
In his writings, St. Anthony often
speaks of mercy, describing God as the
Father of Mercy. Pope Francis has
made mercy one of the primary focus-
es of his papacy and the Jubilee Year of
Mercy is a special period of universal
pardon, emphasizing Gods forgive-
ness and mercy.
Members of the Lone Star Red Hat Society, the oldest in Texas, have lunch at From Feb. 19-29, St. Anthony will
Carrabbas in Beaumont on Tuesday, Jan. 19. be visiting Houston in the form of two
relics, one of which Pope Francis ven-
said Maher. Our purchasing power exude an extraordinary amount of care erated 16 years ago in Argentina. This
will allow us to stretch these funds with the small group of children that relic will be accompanied by Fr. Mario
effectively and reduce some of that food they teach. Conte, a Franciscan FRIAR from Padu.
insecurity in our community. According to Conte, editor of the Mes-
Relics of St. Anthony senger of St. Anthony, There is noth-
Education First FCU of Padua to visit
ing superstitious about relics. The real
meaning of a relic is love they are a
names its Golden Apple Houston, Beaumont link of love between the person who
venerates and the saint.
Educator for January St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis When Pope Francis was Archbishop
Education First Federal Credit of Argentina have an important connec- Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, he
Union named Kim Davis from West tion St. Anthony of Padua, the much- led a prominent procession through the
Orange Stark Elementary School the loved 13th century friar who was one of streets of the Argentinian capital in the
recipient of The Golden Apple Educa- the earliest members of the Franciscan year 2000, carrying in his hands a reli-
tor Award for the month of January. Order, which was founded in 1209. quary containing a precious relic of St.
She was presented with a Golden St. Anthony of Padua was born in See LISTINGS on page 4 C
Apple and a $500 check in front of the
students in her Life Skills class.
Before teaching Life Skills, Kim
Davis had a previous career with the
Department of Criminal Justice, but
has always placed herself in a caregiv-
ing role. She has been teaching Life
Skills for eight years and has been in
her current role at West Orange Stark
Elementary School for four.
Crystal Morris, the mother of a stu-
dent in her Life Skills class, nominated
Davis for the Golden Apple Award,
and also assists in the classroom. Her
son recently underwent surgery and
she said, Ms. Davis came to our house
after his surgery to work with him and
provide therapy before he returned to
school. She always does nice things for
the kids and buys supplies for them out
of her own pocket.
From the lakes to the beach....
Ms. Davis and her aide, Shae Myers,
and all points in between.
KWSETX.COM
 4C LIVING THE EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016

Hogs gone
wild in Texas
One of the great things about wild
pigs is that they can be hunted year
round, day and night, and you can kill
as many as you can haul away. Another
good thing about pigs
is that they are good
to eat, and there
seems to be an unlim-
ited supply of them.
What many folks
have discovered is
that pigs provide an
opportunity to hunt
365 days a year in
Texas. And some of Robert Sloan
the best pig hunting Outdoors
can be found right
here in Southeast
Texas, and all over the Pineywoods,
throughout the Hill Country and in
South Texas. Its not unusual to see
pigs walking along the shoreline of
Sabine Lake. The marsh from Sabine
Lake and on over to Winnie is flat
loaded with pigs.
Its a fact that wild hogs can seem Pigs can multiply rapidly and are doing just that here in Southeast Texas. The good news is that they are a hoot to hunt,
pretty stupid at times. A few years ago, and taste great on the table. Robert Sloan photo
I walked right up to a group of them
feeding at high noon in a corn patch number of pigs across the Lone Star down at night. Something else I use is opportunity, they exist mainly on plant
and shot three with a pistol before they State. a silencer on my rifle. At times the pigs matter, as well as worms, insects and
could figure out what was happening. Cody Bell is a hunter who loves to never know whats happening as I pick insect larvae.
And on more than one occasion, Ive shoot pigs. Hes got a Hill Country them off one by one. The damage that wild hogs have
caught them in unbaited traps. ranch that is infested with pigs. Not too Its no secret that wild hogs can be created in the agricultural world is
But you can never underestimate the many years ago, there wasnt a pig to found across the United States. incalculable, not to mention the mil-
ability of wild pigs to outsmart the be found on that land. After hunting Although 40 states claim the species, lions that land owners have paid to do
folks that hunt them. Along with a wild pigs for years, Bell has figured out one the highest numbers exist in Texas, fol- their best at controlling the species.
hogs sense of smell comes acute hear- thing for best results, he hunts them lowed by California and Florida. But really, the numbers are no sur-
ing, as well as eyesight that proves a from sundown to sunup with night- Keeping their numbers down is prise when you look at the life expec-
hog can detect a human figure over vision gear. almost impossible since wild hogs can tancy of a wild hog. Check this out: A
100 yards away. The most fascinating My best success has come with the live almost anywhere. Highly adapt- sow is able to breed at the age of only
thing about pigs, is that, unlike white- use of game cameras, said Bell. Ive able, they have almost no barriers 7 or 8 months, and the average litter is
tailed deer, they are almost 100 percent got them set up around cattle tanks that when it comes to climate or habitat, four to six. One sow can be responsible
nocturnal. Its rare to see them out in pigs frequently use. Ive also got them and can even live over a days journey for birthing almost a thousand in just
the open during daylight hours, which set up around corn feeders. I can look away from the nearest supply of water. five years.
is why a whole lot of hunters in Texas at those game cams and determine When it comes to food, a wild hog is
have started using expensive night- what time the pigs are showing up. Its also an easy-to-please diner. Although Robert Sloan can be reached by e-mail
vision scopes to take on the growing a pretty reliable tactic for taking them they are omnivores, when they get the at sloan288@aol.com.

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Anthony of Padua a piece of his
floating rib.
The future Popes devotion to St
Anthony was due to the saints love,
care and concern for the poor and
marginalized. Known to help people
find lost items, St. Anthony intercedes
with those trying to find a job, a
home, faith, love, hope and mercy.
The Relics of St Anthony will visit
Beaumonts St. Anthony Cathedral
Basilica on Wednesday, Feb. 24, with
veneration from 11 a.m. 9 p.m., and
at the right time for planting, between
Join the Arbor Day March 1 May 31, with enclosed
planting instructions. The 6- to
Foundation, receive 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow,
10 free redbud trees or they will be replaced free of charge.
Members also receive The Tree
Anyone from Texas who joins the Book, which contains information
Arbor Day Foundation in February will about planting and care.
receive 10 free Eastern redbud trees. Send a $10 contribution to Ten
The free trees are part of the non- Free Eastern Redbud Trees, Arbor
profit foundations Trees for America Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue,
campaign. Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Feb. 29,
The Tree City USA program has or visit arborday.org/february.
 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER LIVING 5C

GMCs best-selling
Sierra 1500 pickup
By Michele Brooke
Auto Writer
GMCs best-selling truck rolls into
2016 with a fresh appearance that
takes its signature premium styling to a
higher level.
The new look for the Sierra 1500
offers greater visual distinction
between models, including a new grille
design with a distinct appearance for
the base model, Elevation edition,
SLE, SLT, All Terrain and Sierra Dena-
li. Other new exterior features include
available 20-inch chrome-clad alumi-
num wheel design. Four exterior colors
are available in 2016 including hues
such as Crimson Red Tintcoat and
Mahogany Metallic.
V-8. Each features direct injection,
Inside, the Sierras cabin is crafted, Denali, and matched with the 8L90
quiet and functional. Details such as Active Fuel Management and continu- eight-speed transmission.
ously variable valve timing.
soft-touch materials, contrasting stitch- In the U.S. and Canada, the Hydra-
ing and real aluminum trim reinforce The 4.3L V-6 is SAE-certified at Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic trans-
GMCs premium presence. 285 horsepower and mission is matched
The 2016 Sierra 1500 range includes 305 foot-pounds of with the 4.3L, and
regular cab and two four-door cabs torque the most in base and SLE
the double cab and crew cab all torque of any stan- models, the 5.3L
offered with 4WD. Regular cab mod- dard V-6. The 5.3L V-8. Sierra SLT and
els are offered with a 6-foot-6 box or V-8 is SAE-certi- Sierra Denali mod-
an 8-foot box. Double cab models are fied at 355 horsepower els with the 5.3L and all
available exclusively with the 6-foot-6 and 383 foot-pounds of torque. models with the 6.2L engine are
box, while crew cabs are available With EPA-estimated fuel economy matched with the 8L90 eight-speed
with a 5-foot-8 box or the 6-foot-6 of 23 mpg highway (2WD), it offers automatic.
box. the best fuel economy of any V-8
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Pre-diabetes Public Awareness Campaign

AMA, ADA, CDC and Ad Council team up ADA and the Ad Council
regarding Pre-Diabetes. SET-
SETMA, other healthcare vision and radio commercials, MA has worked with each of
providers and the public billboard and online advertise- the organizations except the
received an announcement ments, social media promo- AD Council. As you know,
Jan. 21 from the AMA about tion, as well as a text messag- SETMA has just completed our
the new ADA, AMA, CDC ing program (all translated in seventh year of public report-
and Ad Council Pre-diabetes both English and Spanish). ing by provider name on 300
Public Awareness Campaign. The dedicated bilingual web- quality metrics, many of which
The announcement was made site for the campaign, DoI- are from the AMAs Physician
by Karen Kmetik, PhD, Group HavePrediabetes.org, houses a Consortium for Performance
Vice President, Health Out- variety of valuable assets Improvement (PCPI). Since
2003, SETMA has maintained
comes of the American including an easy-to- ADA recognition of our Diabe- Fig. 1
Medical Association. use interactive pre-dia- tes Self Management Educa-
Dr. Kmetiks stated betes risk test, healthy tion Program and of our Medi-
in the announcement: living tips and other cal Nutrition Therapy program. (R73.09), Impaired Glucose metabolic Risk Syndrome dis-
I am pleased to important informa- And, we have worked with the intolerance (R73.02), Impaired
ease-management tool. The
share that today the tion. CDC for HIV Screening and Fasting Glucose (R7301). progression from normal glu-
AMA, the American The announcement with their influenza-like illness Preventing hypertension cose tolerance to type 2 diabe-
Diabetes Association invited healthcare pro- In reducing cardiovascular tes is characterized by dual
(ADA), the Centers for Your Life, viders across American
network.
disease risk, it is critical to
defects that include insulin
Disease Control and Your to partner with (the Pre-diabetes: Description control blood pressure in resistance and an insulin secre-
Prevention (CDC) and Health AMA) to raise aware- of SETMAs program patients with diabetes and/ortory defect caused by beta-cell
the Ad Council, are ness of pre-diabetes Sixteen years ago, SETMA pre-diabetes. dysfunction (Figure 1). Insulin
launching a long-term, with James and this special Ad designed and deployed a Cardiometabolic Risk Syn-
resistance is characterized by
first-of-its-kind nation- Holly, M.D. Council campaign. The robust Diabetes Center of drome Integral to this disease
decreased tissue sensitivity to
al pre-diabetes public partner toolkit pro- Excellence with a Diabetes process is the progression from
insulin and marked compensa-
service advertising vides access to a vari- Disease Management Tool. personal habits and genetic pre-
tory hyperinsulinemia
campaign. The campaign aims ety of materials to help, includ- Shortly after deploying that disposition to full blown diabe-
(increase of insulin levels).
to increase public awareness ing pre-packaged content and tool in 2000, we realized that tes (see EPM Tools Cardio- Initially, plasma glucose levels
of pre-diabetes and the steps language that can leverage the best way to treat diabetes is metabolic Risk Syndrome Suiteare maintained in the normal
people can take to prevent the existing channels or any new not to get it. This led us to of Templates Tutorial). It was
range. In patients who will
onset of Type 2 diabetes. In opportunities that may be a begin both a diabetes screen- the ADA that promoted the eventually develop diabetes,
concert with the campaign, the good fit. ing program and an aggressive change of this syndromes name
there is a decline in beta-cell
AMA also will kick off a series identification and treatment of from Metabolic Syndrome (the cells in the pancreas which
of robust communications 16-year experience pre-diabetes. The following (previously known as Syndromeproduce insulin) secretory
efforts for physicians, encour- with pre-diabetes tools are parts of SETMAs X and Insulin Resistance Syn-capacity. The first glucose
aging them to prepare for con- SETMA responded to this Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes drome) to Cardiometabolic abnormality that is detected is
versations with their patients invitation with a description of Prevention Program: Risk Syndrome. The natural a rise in the postprandial (after
by accessing tools and resourc- SETMAs 16-year history of LESS Initiative Lose history of the development ofa meal) glucose levels because
es developed jointly by the testing patients for pre-diabetes Weight, Exercise, Stop Smok- diabetes from pre-diabetes is a
of reduced first-phase insulin
AMA and the CDC. and of utilizing SETMAs dia- ing, which includes a diabetes part of our Cardiometabolic (the response of the pancreas
Utilizing a multi-faceted betes prevention program to screening program. Risk Syndrome Disease Man- to a meal) secretion. With
approach to reach millions of delay or to prevent the onset of Preventing diabetes, the agement Tool. time, further decline in beta-
adults between the ages of 40 diabetes. In that response to the heart of our pre-diabetes pro- cell function leads to elevation
and 60 across the country, the AMA, SETMA stated: Thank gram. We are aggressive Progression to Type 2 of the fasting glucose levels.
campaign includes national you for this exciting collabora- about using the following The following information Eventually, diabetes occurs,
media coverage, creative tele- tion between the AMA, CDC, ICD-10 codes: Pre-Diabetes is a part of SETMAs Cardio- See HOLLY on page 7 C

Fig. 2 Fig. 3
 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER LIVING 7C

Reminiscence Therapy coming to Calder Woods

The Texas Department of Aging and a topic to unlock memories the individu- adding a Sensory Room where the
Disability Services (DADS) has select- al may have of, for example, the beach, a Reminiscence Therapy and other activ- Alzheimers Support Group
ed Calder Woods for a new Reminis- garden or baseball. These memories can ities will take place, Cummings said. Calder Woods sponsors a month-
cence Therapy program designed to trigger a dialogue that may assist fami- The program engages residents by ly support group for families and
help residents with lies and caregivers using different Memorable Moments caregivers of those suffering from
dementia. with meaningful to help bring old memories back. Each Alzheimers and other forms of
Reminiscence SOUTHEAST TEXAS c o m m u n i c a t i o n bag contains items that pertain to dif- dementia. The group meets at 6 p.m.
Therapy uses tan- with the resident. ferent areas of interest such as sum- on the last Monday of every month
gible prompts,
such as tactile
ITAL SIGNS The new pro- mertime, patriotism, American history
gram is part of a and sports.
in the library at Calder Woods. It is
open to the community.
objects, recordings study to limit the As residents pull items from the
and familiar items, to stimulate discus- use of antipsychotic medica- bag, it will help trigger a niscence Therapy with as many people
sion of past activities and experiences, tions for qualified residents, memory and then our staff as possible
according to the DADS website. said Michael Cummings, and their families will be able Participate in 3-5 mandatory webi-
Calder Woods is one of 50 facilities healthcare administrator at to have more meaningful nars
DADS chose to be a part of the pro- Calder Woods. The therapy conversations with them, Agree to photo and facility name
gram with an additional 50 to be added program helps trigger old Cummings said. releases
in 2016. memories for residents, help- DADS is using existing For more information, visit www.
Discussions that prompt memories ing them fondly remember Civil Monetary Penalty funds dads.state.tx.us.
of life and past experiences can improve things from their past, includ- to certify nursing homes to
well-being and reduce the reliance on ing favorite things about their participate in the program. The fall edition of Vital Signs maga-
antipsychotic medications to manage families and pastimes. The Centers for Medicare & zine, a tri-annual publication by The
the behavioral symptoms often associ- The initial study will include Cummings Medicaid Services has Examiner Corporation focusing on the
ated with Alzheimers disease and a sampling of 20 residents living approved the pilot. medical industry in Southeast Texas,
dementia, according to DADS. in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Participating facilities agree to: can be found in your local hospital and
Each participating facility will receive and The Harbor, Calder Woods certi- Actively engage in the pilot physicians waiting rooms among oth-
six different Memorable Moments bags fied Alzheimers and Memory Care Participate in a six-month study er locations. You can also come by 795
containing up to 10 items that relate to a area. Provide data to DADS as request- Willow in Beaumont and pick up a
specific theme. These bags are intended The area most affected will be The ed for the study complimentary copy. Call (409) 832-
to tap into the residents senses and offer Harbor where we are in the process of Expand the program, using Remi- 1400 for advertising opportunities.

HOLLY
from page 6 C
with more insulin secretory
loss.
Introduction to our work
The following is a brief
introduction to our work in
this area. Fig. 2 is the master
template to the LESS Initiative
(Lose Weight, Exercise, Stop
Smoking) that is completed on
all patients who come to SET-
MA. It includes the Elements
of Preventing Diabetes, which
are also the Risk Factors for
Developing Diabetes. This
information is auto populated
and takes only a few seconds
to complete during a patient
encounter.
The Preventing Diabetes
template (Fig. 3) looks busy
but all data is auto populated.
The information can be print-
ed for provider or patient and
includes Predicting Diabe-
tes, Screening Insulin Resis-
tance, Definitions of Impaired
Fasting Glucose and Impaired
Glucose tolerance, Reduc-
ing Your Risk of Diabetes,
etc. Down the right side of this
template, there are multiple
teaching tools including What
is Pre-Diabetes, What to do
about it, and many more.
The following concluding
note was included in our
response to the AMA:
SETMA will continue our
pre-diabetes program and we
will review your materials. As
you know, for the past 20
years, I have written a weekly
heath column (see Your Life
Your Health - View All Arti-
cles). I will include informa-
tion about your program in my
column. A search of our web-
site shows over 30 Your Life
Your Health articles on pre-
diabetes dating back to 2002.
All of SETMAs clinical
decision support tools such
as those above and/or dis-
ease management tools are
posted on our website and are
available for use by any pro-
vider in the work without cost
or attribution of source.
Dr. James L. Holly is CEO of
Southeast Texas Medical Associ-
ates, LLP (SETMA) in Beaumont.
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2016 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 32, No. 8
2016 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 32, No. 8 Whats Missing?
The most deadly Build Strength
predator is the moray eel.
Strengthen your legs, arms and torso with these
It can exercises each day.
slip into the same
In 1999, biologist Sonke Johnsen discovered
crevice
a deep-sea octopus called Stauroteuthis where the octopus
hides. Its strong jaws can
syrtensis that has developed glowing
suckers on its tentacles.
In 1999, biologist Sonke Johnsen discovered tear off an octopus
a deep-sea octopus called Stauroteuthis
This species lives about 2,500tentacle!
feet down in
syrtensis that has developed glowing the Atlantic Ocean. Scientists in a research
submarine were able to If an octopus
suckers on its tentacles. capture several of these
small octopuses which loses a tentacle,
This species lives about 2,500 feet down inare about the size of a fist. it can grow a
replacement.
the Atlantic Ocean. Scientists in a researchIn the laboratory, away from
submarine were able to the subs bright lights, they
Find the octopus Stand straight up with your arms extended.
saw the tentacles glow blue-green.
capture several of these
The life of an
Slowly raise your left foot out to one side.
that has only sevenBalance on one leg that way for 10 seconds.
There are small octopuses
octopuswhich
is one of It would be as if your hand tentacles. Repeat.
turned into a light bulb,
more than
150 species
are aboutconstant
the size of a fist.
peril. Crabs and
small fish like to dine on Johnsen says.
of octopus, their eggs and young.
all with eight In the laboratory, away from Why did suckers turn into light
tentacles. These A grown octopus must bulbs? Adapting to the deep ocean
soft-bodied invertebrates the subsalways
bright lights,
watch out forthey
other is the most likely cause of the
(animals without a saw the tentacles glow predatorsblue-green.
in the sea. change. Blue-green light travels
the farthest through water and is
The life of backbone)
size.
range in
an One species is no To escape from a predator, useful for attracting prey and mates.
topus is one It would be anasoctopus
of than your thumb,
bigger if your willhand
squirt out
Find the words in the puzzle,
nt peril. Crabs and
while the turned into aalight
Pacific giant cloud ofbulb,
ink. Thousands then in this weeks Kid Scoop
octopus grows to be ten
fish like toordine Johnsen of feet down, where
says. the stories and activities.
more on
feet from the tip sea is already inky
eggs and young.
of one tentacle to another black, they squirt a
and can weigh up to 50
pounds.
Why did suckers turn into light
glow-in-the-dark ink. Stand up straight and extend your arms
out to the side. Rotate your arms in small
own octopus must bulbs? Adapting to the deep ocean circles. Gradually increase the size of the
watch out for other is the most likely cause of the circles you make.
dators in the sea. change. Blue-green light travels
the farthest through water and is
rom a predator, useful for attracting prey and mates.
will squirt out
ink. Thousands
own, where
already inky
hey squirt a
The octopus can change color whenever
the-dark ink.it wishes. Danger causes it to turn pale
and excitement causes it to blush. Its skin
is covered with bumps and warts. To hide, Stand up straight with your hands on
an octopus can not only change its skin Look through your hips. Rotate your upper body as
color, it can also raise and lower the newspaper far as you can in each direction 10
its bumps to make itself warty and cut out times, as smoothly as possible.
or smooth. pictures of feet,
heads, arms and
Certain kinds of octopus can bodies. Put the
become almost transparent and pictures back
nearly disappear from a predator. together in new
ways to
How many octopuses can make silly
you find hiding here?
Eight of a Kind
creatures.

Look through the newspaper for eight (8)

pictures or words of each of the following:
food
Find the words in the puzzle, animals
Whats Missing? Place your palms together and stick
stories and activities. prices your
fall pictures
then in this weeks Kid Scoop
The most deadly elbows out. Now press your
predator is the moray eel.
It can slip into the same
3-digit numbers
hands together as hard as you can for
five seconds. Repeat 10 times.
crevice where the octopus Standards Link: Science: Compare and sort common objects.
hides. Its strong jaws can Standards Links: Physical Education: Use a variety of basic and
tear off an octopus
tentacle! Look through advanced movement forms.

the newspaper
If an octopus
loses a tentacle,
and cut out
it can grow a pictures of feet,
replacement. heads, arms and
bodies. Put the
Signs of SpringPretend youSend your story to:
have a pet octopus.
Find the octopus
that has only seven pictures back When you go out for what life is like with this pet.
Describe
tentacles. together in new a walk, what are theimaginative! Do you take your
Be
octopus for walks? Is it trained?
ways to
make silly
signs of spring that
creatures. you notice?
Deadline: February 28 Published: Week of Mar. 27
Please include your school and grade.
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Royal Spanish retreat

Alcazar preserved in Seville
Well, it could be called
Heaven on Earth if you like
colorful strutting peacocks,
huge brugman-
sias, towering
orange trees
and large
streams cascad-
ing into ancient
ponds. The
Alcazar in
Seville, Spain, Garden
was built in the
1300s during
Gate
Europes Dark with
Ages and has Joette Reger
managed to
thrive. UNES-
CO made this one-time Moor-
ish palace a World Heritage walking. Cathedrals, restau- sumptuous result is what you den further from the palace is and waterspouts are common
Site in 1987. rants, tapas bars and flamenco tour today. dedicated to 20th century gar- to gardens in this part of the
In our cold weather quest dance shows are all there. But And the grounds! What an dening, showing the variety of world. The upper levels of the
for inspiration, I couldnt think Alcazar are still used by the
of a better place to visit. A side please dont miss the Alcazar exotic space. It mixes formal plants the lucky Sevillanos can
and gardens. The building on gardens with pools and foun- grow. Look for the hedge Spanish royal family as their
trip from Madrid to Seville is official Seville residence. Its
only a couple of hours via the the grounds was originally a tains that help connect a pas- maze, too.
small 11th century Islamic sageway beneath parts of the This palace and its grounds kind of exciting to walk the
fancy, fast trains, and is cer-
fort. The Christian monarchs palace. An ancient Islamic are arguably the best example beautifully tiled rooms and
tainly worth it. You step out of
your hotel and begin an excit- who took over the palace ren- raised walkway with porticoes of Royal Spanish style, and exotic gardens and imagine
ing walk around town. Stay in ovated it to their tastes over and charming cutouts known probably the oldest example the royal family using the
the center of town. Sign up for hundreds of years. The Moor- as Galeria de Grutesco crosses too. The details and the mate- same spaces.
flamenco dance classes! ish style is mixed with a Goth- the grounds a showstopper. rials used, colorful tiles and Look for certain features in

ExpertADVICE
Seville is a perfect town for ic, Spanish style, and the One huge section of the gar- features like water channels See GARDEN on page 10C

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The Arc of Great- GARDEN

er Beaumonts
new multi-pur-
pose building
will be located
at 4330
Westridge Lane
in Beaumont
behind Conns
on Dowlen Road.
It is slated to
open May 19.
Artist rendering courtesy
of The LaBiche Archi-
tectural Group
ARC from Page 2C
involvement with The Arc of Greater Beaumont speaks to
the MLB players character.
Jays just a really good guy. Hes down to earth. Hes
not pretentious at all about who he is. Jay feels strongly
about what we do. He knows were making a lot of great
strides. Weve made a lot of progress, and I think he want-
ed to be a part of that, Hidalgo said.
Bruce is quick to give the credit back to Southeast Tex-
ans, however.
To me the community and the city of Beaumont, in a lot of
ways, helped me create the opportunity to get where I am
today, Bruce said. Giving back, I feel is the least I can do
because the people here in Beaumont care about their people
and really get behind events like the Jay Bruce Golf Tourna-
ment and organizations like The Arc of Greater Beaumont, and
its shown in the numbers and the turnout at the tournaments.
There are an estimated 7.2 million Americans living
with IDD. Organizations like The Arc of Greater Beaumont
have the services and support these individuals need to
from page 9C
the traditional
Spanish garden
or landscape.
The Paradise
Garden style
with a central
axis and huge
areas of water
and water chan-
nels is charac-
teristic. Areas
full of fragrant
grow, develop and live in the community, the nonprofits fruit trees are everywhere. Vibrantly
website states. Services include early intervention, health colored exterior walls are often used to
care, free appropriate public education and support for add excitement to the spaces. The
their families. plants make you feel cooler. The sweet
For adults, services and support may include preparation smells, leafy arbors and water sounds
for employment, help in finding a job, independent living help you feel more comfortable when
skill training, leisure and recreation activities, and more. The you visit. Plan on sharing the space
Arc also helps ensure that the rights of individuals with IDD with the peacocks.
are protected, and they live as they choose. Finally, The Arc
advocates for research and prevention of both the causes and
the effects of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This is also the last week of The Arc of Greater Beau-
monts Buy A Brick Campaign. Purchasing a brick helps
cover costs associated with building The Arc of Greater
Beaumont multi-purpose building and is a great way to
show your support of The Arc, advertise your business, or
honor a loved one. Bricks start at $100 and will be placed
in a prominent location on The Arcs new property. The last
day to buy a brick is Sunday, Jan. 31.
For more information, visit www.fundraisingbrick.com/
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11 C

INITIAL TURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
BY FRANCIS HEANEY AND BRENDAN EMMETT QUIGLEY / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ
19 20 21 22
ACROSS 53 Renaissance-fair 99 Basic vocabulary 9 Opening of a kids
1 Home of Garden State instruments level in Common song 23 24 25 26
Plaza, one of the 54 Hartsfield-Jackson Core programs 10 Country singer Collin
27 28 29 30 31
largest shopping airport code 101 Place for plugs 11 Bounces around a
centers in the U.S. 103 VW head? restaurant
55 Game of Thrones 32 33 34 35 36 37
8 One staying in a lot? actress Dormer 104 Sign in a restaurant 12 Prefix with terrorism
11 Greenish blue 57 Bleed (through) that doesnt serve or tourism 38 39 40 41 42 43

15 High in calories white bread? 13 Loads

59 ____ speak 44 45 46 47 48 49
19 The Rebels 108 Chef who explains 14 Lower back pain
60 Theodore who in detail how
20 Org. with suits and directed St. 15 Flinch, say 50 51 52 53
cases sausages are
Vincent, 2014 made? 16 Stands by
21 Rights grp. 54 55 56 57 58 59
62 Refuses to settle? 110 Star employee 17 Daily schedule for
22 Morales of Criminal filming
63 Onetime Iranian 113 Now, in Nogales 60 61 62 63 64
Minds 18 Hello there
leader 114 Hat-tipping word
23 Two things on Ronald 24 Billiard players 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73
Reagans mind? 65 Origami BlackBerry, 115 Opening in a
e.g.? calculation
25 Cousin of pow! or schedule 74 75 76
68 Amusing baseball 29 Malfunction
wham! 117 Financial-aid plan
scoring play? for a school in 31 Playwright Fugard 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
26 One in your corner
74 Boehners successor Provo? 33 One making a
27 Really small U turn? 87 88 89 90 91 92
75 Weight 120 Get the pot started
28 Negotiation failure 34 Most wanted
76 Ingredient in a 121 Bird with a 93 94 95 96
30 Well tell you what 36 Free, as banking
Spanish omelet two-pointed tail
soda were serving
122 Rule of crime? 39 More sore 97 98 99 100
later? 77 Without ____ (1990
live Grateful Dead 123 The Silence of the 40 Secret collectors
32 Brute working on the 101 102 103 104 105 106 107
Human Genome album) Lambs heroine 41 Turmoil
Project? 80 Place of control 124 Bill ____ History of43 That ____ last year 108 109 110 111 112 113

35 1900s, e.g.: Abbr. the United States 44 Rogue

83 Last king of Spain (1894 humor book) 114 115 116 117 118 119
37 20-Across members: before Juan Carlos 45 Chose, with for
Abbr. 125 Arcade giant
86 Tourettes symptom 46 When doubled, a 120 121 122 123
38 Completely 126 Visibly Washington city,
87 Friendship is like embarrassed
39 Like county or river 124 125 126 127
RELEASE DATE: 1/31/2016

____, easier made 127 Not an original

42 Tuna thats often than kept: Samuel 49 Actress Eliza of
served seared Butler Buffy the Vampire
DOWN Slayer 79 Not mumble 94 Shares on Tumblr, 107 Like businesses on
44 Planted 89 Narrow-minded 68 Pony Express riders,
1 Asked 51 Make one e.g. 81 Fte des Lumires say Yelp
47 Rhein rejection views
48 Soggy computer 2 John of the Plymouth 52 Lead 69 Pals 4 life city 95 Commercial prefix 108 Tax-fraud detector,
91 Drink in an old
brain? Colony 56 Creature formed 70 What was ____ do? 82 View from the Gulf of with foam informally
Pontiac?
3 Royal in un palacio from Medusas 71 ____ Go (hit song Catania 100 Greatly enjoy, as
50 H&R Block 93 An A/C measure? 109 Artist Paul
4 Piling up blood from Frozen) 84 Marsh of mystery a joke
employees biceps? Are you kidding 111 Construction piece
5 Quorum for Jewish 58 Follower of upsilon 72 Pandoras box 85 Toss around 102 Maxima
52 Upbeat me?? 112 Newcastles river
worship 61 Strengths contents 88 Mello ____ (soft 104 Tied up
Online subscriptions: 95 Patriotic mens org. 116 URL ending
6 EUR competitor 64 Sound of sternutation 73 Trainer in Creed drink) 105 Smith who wrote
Todays puzzle and more 96 Crafty e-tailer
For solution,
than 4,000 past puzzles, 7 Tax ID 66 Oom-____ 75 Acclaims 90 Poseur The Hundred and 118 Big A.T.M. maker
97 Scottish John
see page 15C
nytimes.com/crosswords
($39.95 a year). 98 Quality of beef
8 One that might reach a (polka rhythm) 77 Both: Prefix 92 Cabaret song with One Dalmatians 119 The Browns, on a
tipping point 67 Weakness 78 Fewer a German title 106 Writer Jong ticker

Dear Annie:
When I met my husband
many years ago, he had just
returned from Vietnam. His
mind was shaky, and he was a
chain smoker and a serious
alcoholic. We have maintained
a comfortable, peaceful rela-
tionship. I could not tolerate
drunkenness, so he stopped.
But what seemed left was an
unaffectionate, unemotional
robot. He has never hugged
me, held my hand or actually
kissed me (only quickly, dur-
ing our silent, intimate
moments). Compliments?
Never. He never bought a ring
for me, which not only is
embarrassing but also makes
me feel as though I have no
value to him.
He is kind to the children,
provides meagerly but ade-
quately, and makes no waves.
We simply exist. I settled for
this and it would hurt too many
nice people for me to go my
own way. But my point in
writing to you is to save other
women:
Think before getting
involved with a cold, unfeel-
ing person.
Counseling is out. We never
have a conversation. I truly
believe his lifelong chain-
smoking has affected his men-
tal and physical health.
Too Little, Too Late
Dear Too Little:
We wouldnt be so quick to
blame the chain-smoking.
While it has undoubtedly
affected his health, it is more
likely that his experience in
Vietnam (and possibly his
upbringing) had a greater
impact on his emotional
health. Many of those who
have served in wars suffer
from PTSD and never asked
for or received treatment. Your
husband could be one of them.
Were not going to give you
a lecture on expecting an unaf-
fectionate, robotic man to
change once he marries. Its
too late for that. And of course,
if you could get your husband
to visit a nearby VA to ask
about PTSD counseling, that
might be tremendously help-
ful. But you are the one who
wrote. We think you deserve
better. The fact that leaving
him might cause nice people
to be hurt is not a good enough
reason for you to make such a
lifelong sacrifice. Get counsel-
ing for yourself, and see what
choices you have.
Dear Annie:
I am a hunter, and I under-
stand how important each of
the very few days available for
deer hunting is to a fellow
hunter. Left Out in the Cold
said her husband misses holi-
days and Mothers Day
because they interfere with
hunting season. She didnt say
how far away her husband
travels to hunt.
If he is not too far, he could
perhaps hunt close to home in
the morning and return for
Thanksgiving and Christmas
dinner later in the evening
after legal hunting hours.
However, if he is unable to
compromise and insists on
missing holidays, then I sug-
gest that she just go to the rela-
tives without him and enjoy
herself without giving him a
second thought.
I have to say, the only time
I could justify having Christ-
mas postponed would be if an
important family member
were in the service or in the
hospital. Sounds to me that
Left Outs entire marriage
might need some professional
intervention.
Dear Beats Deer
Anytime
Dear Anytime:
Compromise is always pos-
sible, but only if both parties
are agreeable. When one per-
son is not, the other has the
choice of changing ones situ-
ation, accepting what cannot
be fixed or being perpetually
upset.
Dear Annie:
My fiance and I became
engaged a year ago. He has
many good qualities:
He is really sweet most of
the time, and he is a good pro-
vider. He takes me on nice
trips and buys me lovely pres-
ents. He even rubs my feet and
cooks for me.
However, there are three
bad qualities that give me
See ANNIE on page 14C
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Sudoku
Fill the cells in such a way that each row,
column and 3x3 subsquare has digits 1-9.
Yoogi games (www.yoogi.com) Some digits are already given as clues.
By Darby Conley
Medium Puzzle No. 1
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buy some nice stuff and go on
CHUCK SHEPHERDS holiday, but that now, except
for the large-screen TV and
Jamies Ralph Lauren clothes,

WEIRD
Find the 7 words to match the 7 clues. The numbers in parentheses the winnings are gone. Said
represent the number of letters in each solution. Each letter combina- Jamie, this past Christmas was
tion can be used only once, but all the letter combinations will be nec-
essary to complete the puzzle. just the worst ever.
Public relations spokes-
man Phil Frame, 61, was
arrested in Shelby Township,
Streaming News for retarding HIV (but its maker, Michigan, after a Jan. 1 Sher-
Gilead Sciences, has declined to iffs Office search of his com-
(1) The public art statues puter and paper files turned up
unveiled in January by Fort advertise it for that purpose).
Oklahoma Justice: In 2004, child pornography. The Detroit
Myers, Florida, Mayor Randy News reported that Frame had
Henderson included a metal abusive boyfriend Robert Brax-
ton Jr. was charged with badly already been questioned about
structure by sculptor Edugardo child pornography, in Septem-
Carmona of a man walking a beating up the three children of
girlfriend Tondalo Hall, 20, with ber, by the U.S. Department of
dog, with the dog lifting his Homeland Security, and for
leg beside a pole. Only after injuries ranging from bruises to
fractured legs, ribs and a toe. some reason apparently was
inspecting the piece more not intimidated enough (or
closely did many observers Braxton got a deal from Okla-
homa City prosecutors, pleaded was too lazy) to clear out his
realize that the man, too, was files. (The Homeland Security
relieving himself against the guilty, served two years in pris-
on, and was released in 2006. investigation is still ongoing.)
pole. Carmona described the
work as commentary on man Halls plea bargain resulted in Wrong Place, Wrong Time
and dog marking their terri- a 30-year sentence for having
failed to protect her kids from (1) Neighbors in Inola, Okla-
tory. (2) A recent anonymous- homa, complained in December
ly authored confidential Braxton, and shes still in prison
and in September 2015 (fol- and January about a Union
book by a National Football Pacific train that had been
League player reported that lowing a rejected appeal and a
rejected sentence modification), parked for weeks while tracks
linemen, especially, have up ahead were under repair. Not
taken to relieving themselves the Pardon and Parole Board
refused, 5-0, even to commute only does the train block a traf-
inside their uniforms during fic intersection, it triggers the
games, a sign that youre so her sentence to a time-served 10
years. ringing of the crossing signal.
into the game that you wont Its annoying, yeah, said one
pause (even) to use the toilet. Great Art! resident, apparently a master of
Cant Possibly Be True Mike Wolfe, 35, of Nampa, understatement. (2) At a ski
Idaho, finally brought his dream resort in western Vorarlberg,
The popular Nells Coun- Austria, recently, as the ski lift
try Kitchen in Winter Haven, to life for 2016 a calendar of
was temporarily stopped (to
Florida, was shut down again photographs of artistic designs address a problem elsewhere on
(for remodeling, the owner made by shaving images into the lift), one occupied lift basket
said) in December after a his back hair. He said it took came to rest directly in front of
health inspector found that it him about four months each for the industrial-strength artificial-
had been operating for two enough hair to grow back to snowmaking machine, drench-
weeks without its own running give his designer-friend Tyler ing the two passengers in a sev-
water with only a garden Harding enough to work with. eral-minutes-long blizzard (of
hose connection, across its (January, for instance, features which, yes, Internet video
parking lot, to a neighbors New Year in lettering, with exists).
spigot. It had also closed for a two champagne glasses; Julys
day earlier in 2015 because of is a flag-like waving stripes with Wait, What?
mold, roach activity and rodent a single star in the upper left.) In December, animal protec-
droppings (although manage- Calend-hairs cost $20 each tion officers in Halland County,
ment insisted that business had (with proceeds, Wolfe said, Sweden, confiscated two cats
immediately picked up the day going to an orphanage connect- that the officers found being
they reopened). ed to his church).
mistreated in a home cod-
Weird News One Can Actu- dled (by two women) as babies
ally Use: In November, a per- Unclear on the Concept in pushchairs and spoon-fed
haps-exasperated Centers for Jamie, 29, and Abbie Hort, while strapped in high chairs.
Disease Control attempted once 21, an unemployed couple Both cats had been encouraged
again to tout a startlingly effec- drawing housing and other to suck on pacifiers, and one
tive anti-HIV drug after a government benefits, won a woman reportedly allowed the
recent survey revealed that a United Kingdom lottery prize cats to suckle her breast. The
third of primary-care doctors in December 2014 worth about public broadcaster SVT reported
said they had never heard of it. $72,000, promptly spent it all that the cats were removed from
So, FYI: Truvada, taken once a (including some on silly the home because they were not
day, said the CDC, gives better stuff, Abbie admitted), and being allowed to develop natu-
than 90 percent protection according to a January press ral animal behavior.
from risky gay sex and better report, are angry now that the
than 70 percent protection from government will not immedi- Update
HIV acquired from the sharing ately re-institute their benefits. Marie Holmes, that 2014
For solutions, see page 15C
of needles. Truvada is the only Abbie said, as lottery winners,
FDA-approved retroviral drug she and Jamie deserved to See WEIRD on page 15C
 14 C LIVING THE EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016

The Apostle Peter learns some difficult lessons

When Jesus first spoke to the Scripture. I had not been tossed waters of the Sea of
the brothers Andrew and Peter, reared in a Christian environ- Galilee, If it is You, Lord, let
who were fishermen by pro- ment. I only knew that these me come to You. Peter, confi-
fession, he told them to follow people had peace in their dent in his own power, hopped
Him and He would make them hearts and lives and were hap- out of the boat, and began to
fishers of men. Andrew pier than any group of see and feel the wind and
and Peter might not folks I had ever seen, waves. He lost his focus and
have grasped exactly and I recognized that I began to sink. He cried out,
what those words wanted that, too. I was Lord, save me. Jesus kindly
meant at the time, but blessed to have a very rebuked Peter for his lack of
in the coming months wise counselor speak faith.
and years, they would with me and to teach The lesson we can learn
see the Lords words me the first truths that from Peter here is that as long
come to fruition. Brenda would ultimately as we keep our eyes on the
I am reminded of the change my life forever. Lord and our hearts steady in
time when I first heard Cannon Teachers, pastors His command, we will make
the gospel message and Henley and counselors have studies. Simply making our- cared. the journey safely. However,
accepted Christ as my Senior such a vast responsibil- selves available to answer When Jesus chose His inner when we take our eyes off of
personal Savior at a toCorrespondent
The Examiner
ity to be attentive, in questions, to pray for some- circle, Peter was the first. He the Lord, become too confi-
Christian Missionary tune with God, know one, or to listen with an atten- was a dominant personality by dent in our own power, and get
Alliance Camp for the Scripture, and be tive ear can make all of the his very nature, and he had a a haughty and high-minded
teens at Toccoa Falls in the pleasant when they have the difference in this world to close relationship with Christ. view of ourselves, we likely
beautiful North Georgia opportunity to deal with anoth- another person. Many times in Peter was often the spokesper- will begin to sink and go under
Mountains. My fathers moth- er human beings soul. Our my career at work in a news- son, but he also often spoke and be pummeled by circum-
er, my grandmother, thought attitude, our lack of love, our paper office, I have had people impetuously, not fully under- stances and fears that lead to
that I should go and spend insensitive nature, our being in walk into my office, close the standing the impact of what he almost certain failure.
time with Christian teens and a hurry to get finished with a door, and either burst into was saying. It appears from There are many more les-
teachers, counselors and pas- service, or our rudeness can tears, or quietly say, Miss Scripture that when Jesus vis- sons to be learned from Peters
tors, and to have a lot of fun in and will change the future of Brenda, will you pray with ited Capernaum, He made life that can help to change our
the lake, playing games, eating some boy, girl, man, or wom- me? It may be that these same Peters home his home. daily lives and our outcome.
good home-cooked food, an. I urge every pastor or lead- people ridiculed church One Bible story most chil-
enjoying the sports fields, and er to really work on the art of goers and Bible thumpers, dren know is the one about Brenda Cannon Henley can
in the services and dorms. I counseling and be prepared to but when the rubber met the Peter wanting to walk on the be reached at (409) 781-8788
did not know what all the work with those who respond road in their lives, they wanted water like Jesus did. He cried or at brendacannonhenley@
words meant. I did not know in our services, classrooms or help from someone that truly out to Christ across the wind- yahoo.com.

ANNIE
from page 11C
grief. Like all couples, we argue now
and then. But about once a week, we
stay up all night arguing and cant get
to work the next day. He hangs out at
the casino into the wee hours of the
morning. Last week, he came home at
5:30 a.m. He says he does it just to
make me angry. Two weeks ago, he left
on Sunday afternoon and didnt return
until Monday morning. Then he won-
ders why I dont trust him.
Sunday 10:30 AM
Tuesday Family Prayer 7:00 PM
Wed. Night 7:30 Bible Study
Everyone Welcome!
Pastor Michael LaBrie
Gospel Tabernacle
1225 Glendale Beaumont
409-866-2000
www.GospelTabernacleBeaumont.com
The other problems are that he drinks
heavily and he likes to gamble a lot.
Ive prayed that God will allow him to
be the man I need and deserve. When
we first started dating, I didnt see any
of these signs. I knew he frequented the
casino, but it didnt seem so bad.
Now he says he will work on coming
home so late if I stop fussing. I told him
if it happens again, the relationship is
over. But he refuses to stop gambling.
Can he possibly change? Please help
me. I love this man, but I must be insane
to put up with this mess.
Vicki in Vegas
Dear Vicki:
You are engaged to a man who is
unlikely to change just because you
want it and pray for it. Please dont lop-
sidedly balance minor good points (he
rubs your feet) with major difficulties.
Gambling is an addiction. Is he in debt?
Does he have enough money to keep
losing it at the casino? Drinking is a dif-
ferent addiction and can affect his
health, as well as your safety. Staying
out all night is a trust issue, and arguing
all night is totally unproductive.
It is always a mistake to marry
someone and expect him to change.
That rarely happens. Please look into
Gam-Anon (gam-anon.org) and Al-
Anon (al-anon.org) for a better under- tain a healthy diet. So now she wants me
standing of his behavior. Before mar- to go bald, give up exercise and snack on
rying him, be sure you have a full junk food between meals. She said then I
report on your joint finances. And we would know how she feels.
strongly urge you to get premarital I have never been critical of her and
counseling. Your fiance sounds like an still love her very much, but I think she
oncoming train wreck. could help herself if she wanted to.
Should I let myself go to please her
Dear Annie: and make her feel better about herself?
Im at my wits end with my wife of I think not, but what say you?
Confused by Wife
30 years. I think shes delusional. I am
five years older than she is, but she
insists that she looks older. She claims Dear Confused:
she is fat and ugly, so she no longer This shouldnt be about looking
wants to go out with friends, go to a younger, which only goes so far. Its
movie or out dancing or attend family about a healthier life. You already know
functions. that we arent going to tell you to sabo-
She is the only one who sees herself tage your efforts simply because your
this way. I think she looks fine. None- wife is insecure. She is well-aware that
theless, she will do nothing to change exercising, along with curtailing her
her appearance. She wont exercise or drinking and giving up smoking, could
eat healthier foods. She drinks alcohol make her appear younger, but she is
excessively, smokes too much and unwilling to do that.
rejects the idea of cosmetic surgery. The most you can do is reassure her
Instead, she wants to stay behind that you love her and that she is beautiful
closed doors. in your eyes. Then ignore her complaints
The real problem is that she also as best you can. Improving her health is
expects me not to attend any family a do-it-yourself project. If she is ever
functions, go out with friends, etc. I have ready to tackle it, please be as supportive
stayed in good shape and have taken as you can. Meanwhile, you do not have
some measures to slow the aging pro- to curtail family functions and other
cess. Ive had hair replacement and done activities with friends because your wife
dental work. I exercise daily and main- refuses to go. Go on your own.
 Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016 THE EXAMINER LIVING 15 C

7 Little Words solution Puzzle on page 13C

Puzzle 1 Insurance should compensate
1. INFLUENCING 2. POWERLESS 3. COMMONLY 4. NINETEENTH

Puzzle 2
5. POPULARITY 6. DOMINATE 7. DEGREES
you for all of your loss
Q. My family was involved in a car acci- will cost before signing anything. You may end
1. STACKABLE 2. PACY 3. HURLEY dent. My brother was driving and my 80 year- up with less money than you have been offered.
4. PINBALL 5. PREFERABLY 6. ZILLION 7. ENTRENCHED old grandmother was also in the vehicle, along
with my mother. It was the other drivers fault. Q. My husband and I have been married for
Puzzle 3 We are attempting to settle, but the over 30 years. I am currently unem-
1. ARRAIGNED 2. CHOO 3. PORTENDING 4. HORNE insurance company only wants to pay ployed. Our marriage is going down hill
5. RANCHERO 6. VIOL 7. SWINDLES for medical bills and damage to our car, and I am afraid he will file for divorce.
even though we went through a lot of Is there a law requiring he pay me ali-
Crossword solution Puzzle on page 11C stress and other financial loss. What can mony.
I do to have them compensate us? A. At the time of your divorce, the
A. When someone causes an accident, court will divide the community prop-
D A E T R E D R E R E G A S S E Y N

they are responsible under an area of law erty you have acquired during the mar-
E C L A R I N C N A E R N E T T N A

known as tort law. The objective of tort Know riage. Texas does not authorize alimony,
T I C R E D U O N Y B L O T M S A A M

law is to place you back in the position but it does allow a court to order spou-
A R A H O O R T I K E D C O O I M T
R E W O N D B Y O S T U A L P C S
you were before the accident. This means Your sal support if you cannot support your-
E R I T I S S A N N E L E N A I
compensating you for whatever loss you Rights self on the property you have after the
Y S R E T S A Y L I O U S S E R U T B
incurred as a result of the accident. Basi- divorce. Because you have been mar-
K L T O M I S G A I M Y O P E Y N O M cally, there are two types of damages: with Richard ried for more than 10 years, you are
C I S O T F O N L A E L M T H E N A economic and non-economic. Alderman eligible for spousal support. Generally,
O V H U E F T E H N R Y A Economic damages include all of it is awarded for a period of three or
R E I C K L B I T R A P E R O F P A D P your financial loss, such as the value of the car fewer years. I suggest you promptly speak with
H A H S S S U E F I L E M and medical bills. It sounds like the insurance a family law attorney as soon as you believe
O T P S O S E E E T A L I N A L T A company is offering to compensate you for this your husband may file.
S E L U T P E R I P S C H G U N A P C loss. You say you have other financial loss,
S E O O D L O F N P U I E C N N W O S and you should let them know you expect to be Q. Can I be sued or put in jail for a payday
I H G H A H O U S T L L A I N A compensated for that loss. For example, you loan I defaulted on in 2008? A debt collector is
S A T T Y E N C A G E S A V A N D may have had some other personal property in threatening to sue and put me in jail.
the car that was damaged, or lost wages. Most A. First, you cannot be put in jail for not
insurance companies will compensate you for paying your debts. We ended debtors prison a
A L B A C O L T E A N O D S Y N E E

this type of loss once you give them proof of long time ago. You can be sued for defaulting
Y L M A L B O O Y N A N C A N D I D S

the amount. on a payday loan, but the statute of limitations

I A U E S A C L A S A B M I S E L O

The law also allows you to recover non- says when a lawsuit must be filed in four years.
H C L R I T E A R S C A A M U R A P

economic loss, such as pain and suffering and This means that if the lender sued, you would
Humane soCiety of soutHeast texas mental anguish. In my opinion, however, have a defense to the lawsuit.
recovering for your stress may be very dif- There also is a very strong federal debt col-

Pet of the Week ficult in Texas. You generally need an extreme lection statute that prohibits wrongful threats
situation. You cannot recover for mere anxi- and misleading statements. Look at my website
ety, worry, vexation, embarrassment or anger. www.peopleslawyer.net for much more infor-
For example, mental anguish is recoverable mation about the Fair Debt Collection Practic-
Are you looking for a when you are receiving psychiatric care. To es Act. Threatening to sue on an old debt or to
sweet, petite tabby? Well, recover for mental anguish, you usually must put a consumer in jail violates this law. The law
meet Mollie. She likes show that the stress caused a substantial dis- lets you recover any actual damages you have,
warms baths, being held like ruption in your daily routine. If the insurance plus a penalty of up to $1,000. My guess is that
a baby and looking out the company refuses to offer compensation for letting the collector know that you know about
window. She loves to play your stress and you feel you are entitled to it, this law will end the threats, and allow you to
with toys and even gets you will need to speak with a personal injury work out a payment plan you can live with, or
along well with small dogs. attorney to assist you. Be sure to ask what it stop all further collection efforts.
Mollie is a 2-year old,
8.02-pound, female domes-
tic shorthair mix, a grey and WEIRD
black tabby. She has very from page 13C
distinct stripes and intense,
green eyes that implore you Powerball winner in North Car- lation, but Holmes would get the side of Highway 238 to flee
to take her home! Mollie was found by a kind individual who olina whom News of the Weird about 90 percent back if Hot on foot, but fell to his death off
brought her to the shelter to find a loving, forever home. had reported in September rap- Sauce shows up for court). a cliff landing on the grounds
They noted that Mollie is an inside cat, is litter box trained idly running through her win- (Holmes earlier addressed her of the San Lorenzo Pioneer
and may be a bit shy at first. Surely all these fantastic assets nings by bailing her boyfriend critics on Facebook: What Cemetery. (2) A coroners hear-
will win you over. Get your motor purring and hurry over to out of jail (alleged drug dealer yall need to be worried about is ing in Folkestone, England, in
the shelter to meet Mollie. Lamarr Hot Sauce McDow), yall money ....) January determined that a
had already tied up $9 million 16-year-old boy had died of
Adopting a cat can be a 15-year or more commitment. Please on two arrests. In January, Hot Undignified Deaths accidental asphyxiation from
adopt responsibly! Adoption fee is $90, or $150 for pure breed
or pedigree cats and kittens. This includes the first round of Sauce was arrested again (only (1) A 40-year-old man driv- spray deodorant. According to
vaccinations, bordetella vaccination, worming, flea treatment for street racing, but that vio- ing a stolen truck was killed the boys mother, he preferred
and spaying or neutering. All animals will be spayed or neutered lated his bail conditions), and after a brief high-speed police massive application of the
before going to their new home. For information, call the Holmes was forced to fork over chase on Jan. 14 in Alameda spray instead of bathing, and
Humane Society at (409) 833-0504 or visit 2050 Spindletop
Ave., Beaumont. another $12 million (as bond County, California. Police not- police recovered several dozen
basically doubles with each vio- ed that the man had pulled to empty spray cans in his room.
16 C LIVING THE EXAMINER Jan. 28 Feb. 3, 2016