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By Jennifer Trahan Staff Writer

A local contractor arrested by Jef- ferson County deputies for allegedly taking off with a client’s Hurricane Harvey rebuild money is out on bail, saying things aren’t necessarily as they appear on paper. According to the arresting informa- tion of Jeffrey M. Thibodeaux, penned by Beaumont Detective Mary Kibo- deaux, homeowner Robert Scott entered into a contract agreement with Thibodeaux on Aug. 7, 2018, in order to get his Briarcliff home repaired from damages caused by Hurricane Harvey. “After negotia- tions with Scott’s insurance compa- Thibodeaux nies were settled and they gave the go ument, hadn’t been work that had been done by Thibodeaux ber 2018,” swore the detective. Scott ahead for work to provided. at the residence. In checking with the went through the home, documenting start on the house, The only paper- contractor, Thibodeaux reportedly said the work with photos and videos. He Scott hired work to be provided, he was awaiting approval by the city of contacted the contractor, who suppos- Thibodeaux for the Kibodeaux reported, Beaumont for electrical work that had edly explained what happened to work and made an is an invoice that been done, and in the time being, he Scott’s money. “He had taken out a agreement for the Thibodeaux created was working on another project. loan to finance another construction repair and renova- to show a total “When Scott contacted him in Janu- project and when that fell through and tions to be done at a $29,071 remaining ary 2019, Thibodeaux informed him he was fired from the project, he used cost of $44,671,” balance for the that all of the money that he had depos- Scott’s money to pay off the loan.” swore Kibodeaux. home repairs. With ited with him was gone,” reads the PC Further requests for information With an initial pay- nearly $30,000 due affidavit. “Scott stated that, at first, went unanswered, resulting in Scott, an ment of $15,000, and owing, Scott Thibodeaux gave the impression that attorney, sending a 10-day demand let- construction was issued a payment of he did not know why the money was ter for Thibodeaux to provide the docu- underway. After $22,000. This time gone, but then told Scott that he had ments that showed the scope of work deciding on addi- Thibodeaux request- used part of the money to pay off a loan that had been done on Scott’s residence tional work to be ed the funds to be for another project that had fallen and the banking records showing the added to the project made out for his through.” expenditures. In response, the detective – additional sheetrock and insulation personal account, to The frustrated homeowner then detailed, Thibodeaux hired an attorney work, electrical work to be performed which Scott complied. demanded documentation of the work and ceased personal contact with Scott. by a licensed electrician and new After issuing the final check, Scott done on his residence, as well as the Altogether, Scott paid $69,000 for kitchen cabinets – the final cost was and family moved hours away to Rich- bank records showing disbursements of repairs and renovations, which he said set to go up by $28,600, bringing the mond, entrusting Thibodeaux to com- his money, which, Kibodeaux wrote, was never completed. total to just over $73,000. plete the project for the agreed amount, weren’t provided. With no information In speaking with Thibodeaux after With costs adding up and Scott the detective summed up. Upon his provided by the man charged with fix- he was released from jail on a $50,000 shelling out thousands and thousands return in mid-November 2018 to check ing the home, Scott went to the resi- bond for a misapplication of fiduciary of dollars, the homeowner told police the project, Scott noted that demolition dence on Briarcliff in Beaumont to trust charge resulting from this he asked Thibodeaux for documenta- had taken place for the renovations check on the progress that had been encounter, the contractor claimed the tion regarding the work being done, and repairs. Throughout the month that made. information relating to his arrest is which, according to the charging doc- followed, December 2018, Scott told “(Scott) saw that no work had been authorities, he wasn’t aware of any done since his last visit there in Novem- See CONTRACTOR on page 5A

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By Jennifer Johnson her to the concrete before punching her Managing Editor multiple times in the body and face and grabbing a wad of cash from her back Although a communication snafu, pocket. she said, precluded Port Arthur City The victim said she struggled with Attorney Val Tizeno from having the the suspect as he drug her across the opportunity to comment on the city’s cement pavement and then punched progress toward uniform game room her in the face yet again. regulation on par with Jefferson “The victim was able to get on her County initiatives previously, her feet and attempts to get her money office does have a lot of input on the back,” the affidavit reads. Bailey matter. allegedly then punches her several “This is always a hot topic,” Tize- more times. no said of game room regulation, Earlier this month, Bailey was arrested for the robbery, found hiding adding that the subject matter is one Despite a robbery that left the game room attendant with multiple injuries after being her office has become quite familiar under the sink in a relative’s kitchen punched and drug across the concrete outside the establishment, business is booming in the when the cops came calling. with over the years. days following the event at Thu’s Game Room in Port Arthur. The first iteration of the city’s Bailey was transported to the Port game room ordinance came to frui- er it a game room,” Tizeno said. Also, More than a 1,000 calls for police Arthur Police Department for ques- tion in 2005, Tizeno recalls, with fre- she added, limiting the hours of oper- service have been not- tioning before being taken to the Jef- quent updates made as officials and ation has been a big benefit to curbing ed in a 12-month peri- ferson County Correc- staff have encountered new problems problems noted at unregulated game od in and around Port tional Facility, where and new remedies with the prolifera- rooms. Stipulations that game rooms Arthur game rooms, he is still being held on tion of the business model. not be located near schools or church- DA Wortham shared a $500,000 bond. “We’ve been following this issue es are in the Port Arthur ordinance, as with The Examiner, Tizeno said that Port very closely,” Tizeno said of Jefferson are mandates that call for all employ- with more and more Arthur, like many cit- County District Attorney Bob ees of the business to undergo a back- crimes attributed to the ies throughout Texas, Wortham’s efforts to institute a county ground check, institutes name badges, vicinity of game rooms has been inundated regulation system that would allow all and precludes game rooms from on a routine basis. Less with game rooms and the incorporated communities to bet- blacking out windows to prevent the than a month ago, Port all the crimes that go ter police game room operations in the outside public from looking inside. Arthur police were along with them – rob- cities. Wortham’s office noted greatly “All those things are already in called to Thu’s Game bery, drugs, traffick- enhanced criminal activity in and sur- there,” but Tizeno said that, as criminal Room on Christmas ing… rounding known game rooms mainly activity is still amok at city game Eve on reports of “It’s not just here,” in Beaumont and Port Arthur, and it is though, she said, refer- rooms, there obviously is more work to someone robbing and Bailey his hope, he said, to be able to assist do. assaulting the game encing Texas Munici- the city police departments with curb- The county’s regulations, which room employee. pal League findings. ing the carnage. have not yet been adopted by any of the According to a prob- “It’s a problem every- “We’re open to making it stronger,” incorporated cities served by the coun- able cause affidavit for the suspect’s where.” Tizeno said of the city’s game room ty, have a few noted stricter require- arrest, 26-year-old Javante Lee Bailey Tizeno said her office appreciates ordinance that has been evolving since ments. For example, Tizeno said game of Port Arthur allegedly entered Thu’s any assistance the county can offer, 2005. Currently, she added, the city of room operators typically have a second Game Room and played games for and it is her expectation that she will Port Arthur sports one of the stiffest chance to get in line with city code approximately 20 minutes before the have something to present to the Port ordinances in Southeast Texas. For before its permit is revoked; as per robbery occurred. When the game Arthur City Council to allow the city example, typical regulation defines county protocol, after one infraction, a room attendant walked outside to to update its ordinance to incorporate game rooms as having more than five game room’s permit it pulled. smoke a cigarette, the victim told the county’s initiative very soon. casino-style 8-liner machines. “That’s something we’ll look at police, Bailey followed. The suspect “We should have something within “If you have one game, we consid- adopting,” she said. then grabbed the attendant and threw about a month,” she said.

attorney tried to provide all the infor- is currently listed for sale. venture, Thibodeaux also has addi- CONTRACTOR mation requested by Scott but said the When asked about the current status tional financial issues that have arisen homeowner still wasn’t satisfied. of the home’s construction, after a since, including a possible foreclosure from page 4A “We’ve tried to provide everything heavy pause, Thibodeaux said, “The in the near future. inaccurate and he was completely they need and it just hasn’t satisfied house is finished,” though it’s unknown According to an application for an blind-sided by his Jan. 21 arrest. him,” Thibodeaux said of his former whether Thibodeaux completed the order of foreclosure for Thibodeaux’s “I have provided the documents to client. “I hope you are fair because I construction. Thibodeaux did say, home filed with the Jefferson County him,” Thibodeaux said, referring am one of the good guys – no two however, that his House Calls General District Clerk in early October, reporters to his attorney because it ways about it. The person that’s com- Contracting business shut its doors to Thibodeaux was behind thousands of “doesn’t pay to say too much.” ing after me is confused and less than public business in December 2018, the dollars on payments for his Beaumont The contractor went on to add that honest.” same time Thibodeaux was supposed home. After missing nine monthly he nothing to hide. “Nothing at all to Since the end of their contractor- to be doing repairs to Scott’s home. installments, the total owed for his past hide. I’m an open book.” client relationship, construction on With $69,000 of his client’s money due balance is $11,574.11, as of the Thibodeaux said he and his unnamed Scott’s home has been completed and possibly being funneled into a failed end of August 2019. 6 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 Beaumont detective celebrates retirement By B. Scott McLendon revolving around cyber crime and Staff Writer human trafficking in his 33 years with BPD. He was given what’s affection- After more than 30 years of putting ately known as “the bird” from the sexual predators and other criminals U.S. Attorney’s Office, which is a behind bars, Beaumont Detective Jeff plaque of the organization’s seal. The Curl celebrated his retirement among gift was awarded, “In recognition of coworkers and family on National Law (Curl’s) outstanding and dedicated ser- Enforcement Appreciation Day, Jan. 9. vice to keeping the citizens of South- “Jeff, you’ve been doing this for a east Texas safe from those who would third of a century,” said Joe Batte of the prey on the most vulnerable amongst Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attor- us.” ney’s Office. “His work enabled us to “With the skill set you brought and prosecute people that may have taken a your professionalism, you helped us lot longer if he wasn’t there.” put away a lot of bad guys,” Batte said. Detective Curl worked on cases “You were a huge benefit to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. We appreciate the expertise you brought to this new world of cyber crime, and we’re gonna miss you a bunch.” Curl was among sev- eral law enforcement Joe Batte, Detective Jeff Curl (center) and Brit Featherston at the celebration for his retirement. officers across the state honored as a Texas Hero ored 11 officers for extraordinary efforts school girls. Working in conjunction for Children. The Texas to protect children in September. with the Niagara Regional Police Ser- Office of the National Highlighting one case in Curl’s sto- vice, Curl and his Canadian counter- Center for Missing & ried career, he was recognized for his parts arrested the suspect, who was Exploited Children, Tex- work investigating a Canadian suspect charged on four counts related to the as Regional Office, hon- who targeted 12 Beaumont-area middle online solicitation of children.

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Restitution for loss to companies owed by the convicted/ Couple sentenced in tire theft admitted tire thieves amounts to more than $1 million:

GCR - ABILENE $38,943.44 ring netting over $1 million GCR - AUSTIN $7,688.18 GCR - LEAGUE CITY $5,352.00 MCGUIRE TRANSPORTATION $58,107.44 GCR - CORPUS CHRISTI $29,367.44 T & W - WACO $20,453.73 GCR - CORPUS CHRISTI $8,663.56 GCR - WACO $1,744.00 T & W - WACO $25,990.68 GCR - ABILENE $8,663.56 GCR - AUSTIN $8,663.56 MCGUIRE TRANSPORTATION $8,663.56 BRIDGESTONE $1,100.00 GCR - BRYAN $32,696.44 GCR - PLFUGERVILLE $30,167.00 GCR - VICTORIA $107,081.19 way to transport them back to San Antonio By Jennifer Johnson GOODYEAR - FORT WORTH $25,636.44 Managing Editor where they could be sold.” Vargas agreed to transport the tires to GOODYEAR - ROSENBERG $15,500.00 Husband/wife duo Joel and Angelica San Antonio for $50 per tire and arranged SCHLUMBERGER $5,036.44 Vargas were sentenced this month for their to meet the undercover officer at a storage roles in a commercial tire theft ring that facility in Lake Charles, along with co- T & W - SAN ANTONIO IH10 $56,880.16 spanned the entire state of Texas and sur- defendants Barkhi Holley and Danielle T & W - WACO $46,444.41 rounding sovereigns before ending with a Ybarra, who were enlisted to help load the TEXAS TIRES $8,348.22 botched burglary at a Beaumont business. tires and drive. Once there, they loaded 98 Joel Vargas, 34, and Angelica Vargas, new Goodyear 18-wheeler tires, valued at U-HAUL - COLLEGE STATION $45,000.00 39, were found guilty by a jury of federal $37,258, into a waiting U-Haul truck. It WORLD WIDE $94,630.32 violations following a five-day trial in was routine work for Vargas, he told the SOUTHERN TIRE MART - WACO $19,109.85 March 2019 and were sentenced by U.S. informant, as Vargas admitted that he had District Judge Marcia A. Crone on Jan. 8. been stealing tires for approximately l0 T & W - WACO $36,404.16 Joel Vargas was convicted of two counts of years and that it was “the perfect crime” SOUTHERN TIRE MART - WACO because they are difficult to trace. interstate transportation of stolen property, GCR - BRYAN $8,663.56 conspiracy to transport stolen property in This time, however, officers with the interstate commerce and tampering with a Beaumont Police Department conducted a GCR - MCLENNAN CO. $4,611.00 witness. He was sentenced to a total of 235 traffic stop on the U-Haul truck and pri- GCR - PFLUGERVILLE $2,000.00 months in federal prison and ordered to vate tail vehicle while the smugglers were pay restitution in the amount of making their way back through Texas and GCR - VICTORIA $8,663.56 $1,278,580.27. Angelica Vargas was con- arrested all three suspects. GOODYEAR - FORT WORTH $8,663.56 victed of conspiracy to transport stolen The tire theft ring’s downfall had been SCHLUMBERGER $8,663.56 property in interstate commerce and was in motion for over a month when the San sentenced to 60 months in federal prison Antonio natives targeted a Beaumont busi- SOUTHERN TIRE MART - BRYAN $5,100.00 and ordered to pay restitution in the amount ness to rob. T & W - SAN ANTONIO IH10 $8,663.56 of $1,071,344.38. According to information presented in TEXAS TIRES $8,663.56 Five other defendants have previously court, the group stole over $38,000 in been sentenced for their part in the massive automotive tires during a burglary of the WORLD WIDE $29,990.68 operation. Joel Vargas’ brother, Arthur Var- Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service SOUTHWESTERN PNEUMATIC, INC. $6,332.00 Center on Cardinal Drive in Beaumont. gas Jr., pleaded guilty to interstate trans- SOUTHWESTERN PNEUMATIC, INC. $2,000.00 portation of stolen property in July 2018, The investigation of the burglary led to and was sentenced to serve 65 months Joel and Angelica Vargas, who were GCR - ROUND ROCK $2,000.00 imprisonment and pay $1,523,250.65 in revealed to be part of a multi-participant GCR - VICTORIA $75,000.00 restitution. When sentenced, Arthur stipu- conspiracy targeting commercial tire lated that had his case proceeded to trial, businesses, resulting in the theft, trafficking KYRISH TRUCK CENTER OF BRYAN $24,291.44 the government, through the testimony of and sale of commercial tires, specifically MARTIN MARIETTA - KIRBY READY MIX $5,600.00 witnesses and admissible exhibits, would 18-wheeler truck tires. Over a 15-year N-LINE TRUCKING $40,000.00 have proven beyond a reasonable doubt period, the government proved to the that: couple’s juries, the conspiracy targeted SOUTHERN TIRE MART - MIDLAND $1,000.00 “On Jan. 18, 2018, (he) was contacted over 100 tire stores or concrete/gravel VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER $1,316.00 by an individual who was actually an yards, where they would force entry into WINGFOOT COMMERCIAL TIRE SYSTEMS $46,000.00 undercover officer with the Texas Depart- the premises, disable surveillance ment of Public Safety (UC). The UC told equipment, steal tires and then remove the WORLD WIDE $4,557.00 Vargas that his cousin stole new 18-wheel- tires in rental moving van type vehicles. KYRISH TRUCK CENTER OF BRYAN $8,663.56 er tires from a tire business in the Lake VACUUM TRUCK RENTALS $6,000.00 Charles, Louisiana, area and that he had no See TIRE on page 9A 8 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 Murder suspect arrested at Walmart interview By Jennifer Johnson human leg was noted hanging out of that. According to Burbank, Managing Editor the trunk of the car. Smith the victim jumped in the trunk “Gerald Taylor gets out of the in an attempt to keep Smith Claiming through her defense trunk, walks a short distance, then from leaving the apartment attorney that she was the one assault- falls.” Evidence collected after his complex after the argument ed, 23-year-old Amesty Smith of death revealed Taylor was stricken that roused the neighbors. Port Arthur stood before Jefferson with a knife wound to the chest. Additionally, Burbank asserts, County Criminal District Court When asked about her boyfriend’s more sense will be made of Judge John Stevens on Jan. 8 to ask death, Smith told police that Taylor the facts of the case once the for a bond reduction related to her assaulted her, “but she doesn’t men- toxicology report is complet- arrest for allegedly murdering boy- tion how he got a stab wound that ed. In the meantime, Burbank friend Gerald Taylor in October killed him,” Stevens noted. argued, Smith should be 2019. There were indeed, the police allowed bail reduction from Reading from the probable cause affidavit reports, scratches on the $125,000 currently needed affidavit submitted by a Port Arthur Smith’s face and blood on her shirt. to bond out of jail on the mur- Police Department detective, Ste- “She walked to the corner store der charge to that of a more vens reported that witnesses alleged and called the police,” defense attor- manageable $35,000 bond. Smith and Taylor were in “an argu- ney Tom Burbank told the court. Smith has yet to be indicted ment so intense that it woke them According to Burbank, Smith was for the charge, he said, and the up” prior to the man’s death. told by the police department that high bond has prevented her Stevens detailed the officer’s notes help was at least 30 to 40 minutes from being able to work. on the case, referencing video foot- away. So, Smith went on about the Stevens denied the request age from the apartment building business of the day. for bond reduction and set the shared by Taylor and Smith. Accord- “She went to a job interview with case for review in four weeks. ing to the evidence presented, Smith Walmart,” Burbank said as to his cli- “He either stabbed himself or he Prosecutors said they hope the case was driving a vehicle and backed out ent’s next moves. “She didn’t know was stabbed by someone he came in would be indicted and reviewed by of the parking spot. 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Joel Vargas being arrested. Photo from KENS5 plea agreement with stolen, the cost to repair the store if the feds. “During a damage was done during the course of burglary, Vargas or a the burglary, and the value of the stolen co-conspirator would U-Haul truck if one was used in the cut open the side of burglary.” the tire business, Holley was ultimately sentenced to which was typically a 60 months imprisonment and restitu- tin or metal building, tion of $1,523,250.65 for conspiracy; and remove the tires and Ybarra was sentenced to 32 months through the hole they imprisonment and payment of created. Further, a $211,068.98 in restitution. Co-conspir- member of the ator Alfonso Sosa was sentenced to 46 conspiracy would months imprisonment and restitution of steal a U-Haul truck $332,467.15 and Carlos Godinez was from a local U-Haul sentenced to 24 months imprisonment rental business, and and restitution of $302,399.88. then abandon it after “I’m very proud of the work our the theft was officer did to clear this case,” said complete. Beaumont Police Chief Jimmy Single- “Since the burglar- tary. “It just goes to show how much ies were conducted at law enforcement can accomplish when night, the U-Haul working across jurisdictional lines.” would not be reported This case was investigated by the stolen until the next Beaumont Police Department and the day, by which time Texas Department of Public Safety and TIRE phone records, police reports, security Vargas and his co- prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys cameras and witness interviews, and conspirators had already abandoned it. Michael Anderson, Chris Rapp and from page 7A have determined that Vargas conspired In total, Vargas or his co-conspirators Christopher T. Tortorice. with Holley and other individuals to burglarized approximately 75 tire busi- Jan. 17, Joel Vargas filed a notice of Over 50 rental moving vehicles were commit numerous burglaries of tire nesses and are responsible for appeal with the court. His court- stolen to facilitate the crimes. businesses, and thefts of 18-wheeler $1,793,250 in intended loss. This loss appointed attorney has since asked to “Investigators have analyzed cell parts,” Arthur Vargas stipulated in his figure includes: The value of the goods be removed from the case. 10 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 Business spotlight: Photos by Kimberly Holland In Stitches Buy Local 409 By Sharon Brooks Business Editor

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That ty jury convicted Christopher Paulette same morning, Morris’ body was dis- of capital murder and sentenced him to covered in Paulette’s attic, covered life in prison without the possibility of with attic insulation and blankets. Her parole. The jury trial was presided hands were bound to a support beam over by District Judge Delinda Gibbs- and her feat and neck were zip-tied. Walker. Morris’ face was District Attorney severely beaten and Lucas Babin and First Paulette her legs and feet were Assistant Pat “Haw” covered with concen- Hardy presented evi- trated burns approxi- dence beginning Tues- mately 1 inch in diam- day, Jan. 14, that in eter. the early morning Through 20 wit- hours of Dec. 21, nesses and about 40 2018, Tyler County exhibits, Babin and dispatch received a Hardy unfolded the 911 emergency call story of how Paulette about a kidnapping in kidnapped and brutal- Hillister. The caller ly murdered Morris – was in a panic and a 64-year-old woman told dispatch that a from Onalaska, Texas. young man was zip- Jurors found beyond a tied and being held reasonable doubt that against his will at a Paulette kidnapped house near the post office on FM and tortured Morris and caused her 1013. death by stomping her face and neck Tyler County deputies arrived on repeatedly with steel-toe combat scene to find a young man zip-tied in boots. faces other felony charges in Tyler that justice was served today. I would the home of Paulette. Deputies entered Due to exorbitant costs to the citi- County. like to thank Sheriff Bryan Weather- the residence and encounter Paulette zens of Tyler County, and the fact that “East Texas is safer today now that ford and his entire office, the Texas with a loaded pistol, equipped with a an execution can take up to 20 years, Mr. Paulette has been removed from Rangers, the ATF and the Beaumont homemade silencer. Paulette was tak- the DA’s office declined to pursue the society,” said DA Babin. “The evi- Fire Marshal. Without their efforts this en into custody and booked into Tyler death penalty and instead sought the dence showed a pattern of kidnapping would not have been possible.” County Jail. punishment of life in prison without and torturing. I’m thankful for the While in the patrol vehicle on the the possibility of parole. Paulette still jurors’ attentiveness and have no doubt – Jennifer Trahan Man accused of assaulting girlfriend with turkey A Beaumont man is behind bars for 2019. She said Patillo always told her the beating, her leg, arm and fingers multiple attacks made on his girl- if she left, he would find her and were broken. He would not let her go friend. assault her again or kill her. to the hospital for treatment. Once Frank Patillo is accused of aggra- The first incident occurred in late she did go to the hospital, she had to vated assault – family violence for October, right after the victim had have surgery on her leg and rods acts that took place beginning in Octo- been released from jail, according to were placed inside to fix the broken ber 2019. the affidavit. In that instance, Patillo leg. Patillo also beat her with a metal According to the probable cause was allegedly assaulting her when she broomstick causing lacerations, affidavit for his arrest, Officer R. Fla- was thrown to the ground. The victim knots and bruising. He told her if she nigan of the Beaumont Police Depart- said Patillo kicked her forehead with a tried to get him in trouble, he would ment was dispatched to St. Elizabeth steel toe boot, causing a laceration. kill her. He also said if she left, he hospital on Dec. 8, in reference to a “He refused to let her get medical would beat her every time he saw victim of an assault that occurred at treatment,” reads the affidavit. her.” 2140 Broadway. “Another incident occurred before Due to the severity of the victim’s In speaking with the victim, the Thanksgiving. Frank took a frozen injuries to her neck, arm and leg, it officer learned the perpetrator of the turkey and struck the top of the vic- was decided Patillo should be charged crime was Frank Patillo V. “The vic- tim’s head with it. The blow caused a with aggravated assault. As of publi- tim and Patillo were involved in a fracture to her C-1 disk in her neck to cation, Patillo was in the Jefferson dating relationship and lived together where she had to where a C collar. County Correctional Facility on a at the time. The victim told authorities About a week before she went to the $30,000 bond. she had been assaulted numerous hospital, Patillo beat her with a bicy- times between October and December cle air pup. The victim said during – Jennifer Trahan Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 13 A Man accused of weekend of crime, chaos mother, who was holding the chihua- Mattox was booked into the Jefferson By Jennifer Trahan Mattox Staff Writer hua named Leia as she tried to calm County Correctional Facility for the her son. charge of aggravated robbery. BPD A man behind bars for two days of From there, the situation escalated, also announced a robbery with simi- alleged criminal actions was indicted according to the probable cause affi- lar circumstances had taken place for cruelty to an animal by a Jefferson davit. “The suspect was yelling and Nov. 23. In that instance, The Place County grand jury on Jan. 15. still being aggressive. The suspect on Interstate 10 had been robbed. The According to the indictment and then took the dog and violently threw suspect descriptions in that robbery supporting documentation presented the dog against a tree. The dog’s head were similar to those given by the to the grand jury, Tyrone Mattox was hit the tree, killing it almost immedi- clerk at Paradise Market, though to charged with killing his ex-girlfriend’s ately. The suspect then picked up the date, Mattox has not been charged in pet during a fit of rage. On Nov. 23, dog and threw it near the dumpster on connection to the Nov. 23 robbery. the Beaumont Police Department was site.” After Mattox’s arrest for robbery, called to a home on Park North in It wasn’t until a neighbor became Borrero spoke with him regarding the reference to a disturbance. Arriving involved that the disturbance ended incident at his ex-girlfriend’s apart- officers made contact with the victim and Mattox reportedly fled the area. ment. who reported she had been assaulted The next day, Mattox’s misbehaviors “He was read the Miranda warning by her ex-boyfriend, Mattox. “The allegedly continued, resulting in his and agreed to speak with me,” wrote incident not only included assault but arrest for aggravated robbery that eve- the detective. “He was open and criminal mischief because prior to her ning. admitted to criminal mischief and to arriving back home, he had vandal- On Nov. 24, BPD was called to killing the dog. He minimized the ized her apartment,” swore BPD Paradise Market on Washington Bou- assault saying he just pushed her. He Detective Yvette Borrero. “He threw levard in reference to a robbery. Offi- rationalized his behavior and stated items on the floor, he broke items and cers were told four black male sus- that’s just how they act towards each put holes in the sheetrock. However, pects entered the store wearing masks other. He showed no remorse for any the most heinous thing she described and brandishing guns as they demand- ended with the getaway car in a ditch. of it but admitted it was ‘****ed up’ was cruelty to an animal that had tak- ed money from the clerk. A keen-eyed Five suspects fled from the vehicle to kill the dog. He stated that was not en place.” witness saw the masked suspects as and three were arrested, Mattox and his intent.” The victim told first responders she they ran to a getaway car and man- two juvenile suspects, age 14 and 15. As of publication, Mattox was still had contacted Mattox’s mother to aged to snap a photo of the vehicle, The juveniles were transported to the in custody at the Jefferson County Jail assist in the situation as it spiraled out which was located less than 30 min- Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Cen- for one count of aggravated robbery of control. During the hubbub, the utes later. ter. BPD reported there were numer- with a $200,000 bond and one count victim’s pet escaped the apartment An attempt to stop the suspect ous items connecting them to the of animal cruelty with a $10,000 and had been recovered by Mattox’s vehicle led to a short pursuit before it Paradise Market inside the vehicle. bond. Man arrested after lurking around police officer’s home

Serendipitous misfortune landed a Cropper nearly 7 miles to her home to investi- “The chase continued through this Beaumont man behind bars, and as of gate the situation. “I then proceeded to neighborhood and finally came to a Jan. 8, he’s also facing two indictments my home to identify this subject and to stop” at Cropper’s home. “Cropper from a Jefferson County grand jury. also find out why he was there.” drove this vehicle inside the garage of Joseph Cropper was indicted by the She arrived at her residence about this residence.” Once the car was safely grand jury on Wednesday, Jan. 8, alleg- 15 minutes later to find the white parked, Nonette’s affidavit describes ing the 40-year-old committed two Hyundai parked in a neighboring Cropper then taking refuge inside the third-degree felonies – evading deten- driveway. The officer made note of the residence. Additional officers soon tion in a motor vehicle and escape license plate number and then pro- arrived on the scene and made contact from custody. ceeded to make contact with the driver. with Cropper. The circumstances that led to Crop- “At this time, he quickly fled the drive- He was placed into custody for per’s arrest and the subsequent indict- way in the vehicle,” wrote Nonette. evading detention in a motor vehicle; ments, according to an affidavit penned Activating the emergency lights and however, it doesn’t end there. by Beaumont Police Officer Kasey sirens on her unmarked, city-issued Nonette, began as Nonette was work- “As Cropper was being placed into a Dodge Charger, Nonette pursued the Beaumont police transport unit, Crop- ing a side security gig at Cinemark suspicious vehicle, which “began to movie theater on Interstate 10. The per pulled away from transport officers officer wrote, she was working her travel at a very high rate of speed in an and attempted to run from restraint. He shift Saturday, Nov. 9, just after 9 p.m., attempt to get away from me.” The was then … captured and placed into a “when I received a motion alert from Hyundai struck a curb on Glen Mead- Beaumont police patrol unit.” my home security camera through my ow and came to a stop. Cropper was successfully transport- cell phone.” “At this time, I exited my vehicle ed to the Jefferson County Correctional In reviewing the alert, she observed wearing my Beaumont police patrol Facility where he was booked in for a white Hyundai Sonata parked in uniform and made voice contact with evading arrest/detention and escape. As front of her yard with a white, male the driver,” who was later identified as of publication, Cropper was still in cus- subject wearing a light-colored hoodie I had not given anyone consent to be at Cropper. Instead of engaging the offi- tody for bonds that total $65,000. and shorts. The man was walking up my residence while I was not present,” cer in conversation, Cropper threw the her driveway to her front door. she swore. It was then that she decided vehicle in reverse and continued his – Jennifer Trahan “I did not recognize this subject and to leave the movie theater to trek the flight. 14 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 Police recover tequila, M&Ms and more from alleged shoplifter By Sharon Brooks officers that the manager of the nearby Marshal Hollie Campbell who had just Officer Dillon LaPoint had been dis- Business Editor Dollar General store said the suspect had received a call of a suspicious person patched to the Vidor Flea Market at stolen items from that store, as well. In near the Church Street underpass in 21293 Interstate 10 in reference to a pos- A man reportedly going from store to addition to recovering the tequila, upon Vidor. VPD Officer Victor Brian assist- sibly intoxicated male wandering the store shoplifting in Orange was arrested searching the suspect officers found a ed Campbell in searching the area for property talking to himself. LaPoint for failure to identify after police caught large bag of peanut M&Ms in the man’s the suspicious person. He recognized the spotted the suspect and identified him as up with him on Jan. 8, reports the left sock and a four-pack of batteries and man as Schafer, who the Schafer. LaPoint reports Orange Police Department (OPD). some earbuds in his left pants pocket. officer reports was Schafer that Schafer exhibited OPD Officer Dylan Mulhollan reports When asked for his name, reports “stuffing clothes into a slurred speech and that officers responded to the Market Mulhollan, the suspect hesitated before blue-colored backpack.” appeared to be intoxi- Basket at 2498 N. 16th St. at 6:22 p.m. saying he was “John Smith,” but one of When Bryan made con- cated at the time. in reference to theft at the store. Market the officers recognized the man as tact, he reports, Schafer When approached by Basket staff had a man detained who 32-year-old Joshua Schafer. Schafer was began to walk away. the officer, LaPoint they said had been seen attempting to arrested for failure to identify and taken The officer ordered him described, Shafer first steal items from the shelves. Mulhollan to the Orange County Jail – for at least to stop, but stated that tried to ride away on his had just completed a call to Red’s Dis- the second time within a week. Schafer instead contin- bicycle and then ran count Liquor in reference to the theft of Schafer was previously arrested by ued to walk and then away on foot. LaPoint, a large bottle of 1800 tequila and decid- officers of the Vidor Police Department stopped to pick up who was dressed in full ed to go over to Market Basket to see if (VPD) on Jan. 3 after it was reported he something out of the uniform, states that he the suspect was the same in both thefts. had stolen items out of the Dollar Gen- grass that “looked like a repeatedly told Schafer When the officer arrived at Market eral at 695 N. Main St. VPD officers section of pipe.” Con- to stop to no avail. That’s Basket, he described, he was able to responded to the report of a theft at 9:16 cerned that the item when LaPoint first identify the suspect in that theft as the a.m. Witnesses described the suspect as could be used as a deployed his Taser, stop- same person who shoplifted from Red’s, a white male with “bleeding feet” carry- weapon, Bryan drew his Taser and again ping Schafer in his tracks. As the officer and the Market Basket employees had ing a blue backpack. An officer was able ordered Schafer to stop. The suspect attempted to cuff Schafer, however, the recovered the unopened bottle tequila to identify Schafer from store video. finally dropped the item, and Bryan suspect started to struggle, causing the from the suspect prior to Mulhollan’s While still searching for the suspect, arrested him for the Dollar General theft Taser wire to become wrapped around arrival. The Market Basket manager told VPD received a call from Rose City earlier in the day. them both. When LaPoint activated his As the officer tried to place Schafer in Taser the second time, he himself was the back seat of the patrol car, Bryan “momentarily incapacitated.” described, the suspect began to struggle The jolt caused LaPoint to drop the and argue. The officer ultimately over- Taser, and Schafer got to it first, picking powered Schafer and transported him to it up and pointing it at the stunned offi- the Orange County Jail, but not before cer. LaPoint quickly regained control of he allegedly caused injuries to two of the the Taser, swiftly grabbing the weapon officers at the scene. During transport, out of Shafer’s hands and throwing it reports Bryan, Schafer also caused harm out of reach. RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL to himself by banging his head into the Civilians at the scene assisted the plastic partition in the patrol vehicle. officer in detaining Schafer in hand- Schafer was arrested for resisting cuffs, and backup soon arrived along arrest. A subsequent search of his back- with EMS. After Schafer was cleared pack reportedly turned up some of the medically, he was transported to the stolen Dollar General merchandise. Orange County Jail. Even after being arrested twice He reportedly told officers he had not already in January, Schafer still could slept in days, and his erratic behavior not stay out of trouble, according to an continued as LaPoint transported him. even more recent VPD police report. He According to the officer, Schafer repeat- was arrested in Vidor again on Jan. 13 edly kicked the backseat camera in the after officers observed an altercation at patrol car, saying he did not want to be the Super Star #2 at 20854 Interstate 10. recorded. When the officers attempted to make Schafer was charged with evading contact with him, Schafer fled on foot arrest and also had an outstanding war- but was soon apprehended. 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He has not yet been convicted newtronelectricalservices.com arrested Schafer for trying to evade or sentenced for the most recent inci- detention, sparking a struggle that caused dents and, as of Jan. 22, remained in the 409-719-5656 a tangled Taser to temporarily incapaci- Orange County Jail on $10,000 total 1640 Industrial Park Drive • Nederland, TX tate the arresting officer. bonds. Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 15 A CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System holds Commissioning Ceremony By Sharon Brooks Business Editor

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System held a commissioning ceremo- ny Jan. 16 honoring the promotion of its security force to State Certified Level III Commissioned Security Offi- cers, which allows them to carry fire- arms in the course of their duties. CHRISTUS leadership determined that commissioning the officers would enhance the safety of patients and staff at the Beaumont hospital and beyond as it works to make similar changes at other hospitals in the network. “In a Catholic health care setting, the commissioning of the security offi- cers is a crucial part of ensuring the faith-based principles of care and com- passion are the foundation of the secu- rity team’s path and direction moving forward,” a statement from CHRIS- TUS described. During months of training, CHRIS- TUS security officers used virtual real- Officers being called up at the Commissioning Ceremony ity technology to simulate emergency situations inside models of CHRIS- measure. CHRISTUS leadership example for others considering compa- Christ,” Alston said. TUS Southeast Texas facilities and jumped at the opportunity and are rable measures. Over time, security officers through- participated in live-action scenarios to ahead of the curve in heightening secu- “We recognize that there are chal- out the CHRISTUS network will go prepare for their promotions to armed rity compared to other health care lenges to our facilities all across the through training and commissioning, officers. They received 45 hours of facilities, Trevino explained. system, and we want to be ready for which will allow them to serve all training, which at times exceeded the “Obviously, the world is changing, those challenges, so we want officers facilities within the system inter- level of training required by other local and we need to make sure we’re chang- that are capable of addressing a wide changeably. entities, CHRISTUS reported. In addi- ing with it,” he shared. “We’re the first. range of things – whether it’s greeting About CHRISTUS Southeast Texas tion to their new firearms, security Mr. Alston, who is our VP of Security, a child who comes into one our facili- officers with the CHRISTUS South- really came in and saw this opportuni- ties, or helping somebody out of their Setting the standard for progressive east Texas Health System will be ty, not only for us in SETX, but across car, or addressing any type of threat health care in Southeast Texas, equipped with new uniforms, marked the entire company. Fortunately, SETX that might happen inside of our facili- CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health security vehicles and new body armor collaborated to be the first out of the ties. We wanted to make sure our offi- System is a Catholic, not-for-profit vests previously only available to law block. This is part of our ongoing com- cers had the tools, had the training, the health care system and has been serv- enforcement officers. mitment to make sure we create a heal- equipment to be able to do that. We ing the needs of its communities for “Each day, we see sobering remind- ing environment for our patients and really want to create a safe environ- more than 117 years. The fully inte- ers that our world can be volatile at our associates. ment for our unique population – our grated health care delivery system, times,” CHRISTUS Southeast Texas “Hospitals are faced with challeng- patients and our associates,” said including two inpatient hospitals and President and CEO Paul Trevino, es, like psychiatric changes in the com- Alston. 27 additional points of access ranging explained prior to the ceremony. “So, munity, certainly trauma and issues “At CHRISTUS Health, we are not from outpatient care to long-term we felt it was important to be proactive that come with that and, most recently, waiting for everybody else,” he contin- facilities, is recognized as the regional and to be prepared in case of emer- the sex trafficking challenges that our ued. “We did our analysis, we did our leader in outpatient services, cardiol- gency. When our patients visit our country has… The more people we assessment, and we said, ‘The time is ogy, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, facilities, we want them to focus on see, the more challenges we may face. now.’ We need to do the right thing, sports medicine, pediatrics, general getting well, and when our associates We want to make sure that we have the make the right investment, develop the surgery, birthing, neonatal care, cardi- come to work, we want them to focus appropriate assets and resources. We’ll team to do what we need them to do ac rehabilitation, imaging and emer- on providing excellent care in a safe continue to work closely with the and start moving in that direction.” gency services, while CHRISTUS environment. We are confident that the Beaumont Police Department, and all The team Alston and crew have Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth is training our dedicated security officers the law enforcement agencies in South- developed is top-notch, he described. designated as the area’s only Level III have received will ensure that those east Texas, but it’s going to take all of They have been through physical and Trauma Center. The system continues goals are met.” us to make sure that we create as safe psychological testing, as well as the to adapt and change to meet the needs Trevino said that, with incidents of an environment as possible.” intensive training required. of the community, following the val- mass violence increasing across the Alston echoed Trevino’s concerns “They are highly trained, state-qual- ues and mission of the founding Sis- nation needlessly putting innocent about the changing landscape of com- ified, well-equipped individuals who ters of Charity of the Incarnate Word people in peril, CHRISTUS Health munities across the nation, and are capable of delivering on our mis- of Houston and San Antonio – to Vice President of Security Roy Alston affirmed that the changes at CHRIS- sion and delivering on the promise of extend the healing ministry of Jesus suggested arming officers throughout TUS would improve safety throughout CHRISTUS Health, which is extend- Christ. Visit the website at www.chris- the health care system as a preventive its health care system and provide an ing the healing ministry of Jesus tussetx.org.

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Also recovered at the residence Drugs, stolen were checks, credit cards and other volume of outstanding property claims, ed in the car. The driver, Eduardo info recovered in bust personal documents believed to have it is expected to take several months to Camarillo of Houston was arrested for Sunday, Jan. 19, been stolen from victims in Jefferson process new claims. Property claims possession of a controlled substance two Nederland resi- and Chambers counties. The couple can be filed by calling the TPC Group penalty group 1, a first-degree felony. dents were arrested was also in possession of equipment Community Assistance Helpline which after a search warrant used to produce fraudulent documents operates 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a Texas HHS expands yielded approximate- by using the victims’ personal informa- week. The phone number for the childcare search site ly $19,000 worth of tion for monetary gain, according to helpline is (866) 601-5880. Property suspected metham- the sheriff’s office. claims settlements are by appointment Texas Health and Human Services phetamine, among only at the Armory Claims Center, announced the expansion of its child- other illegal narcot- TPC gives deadline for located at 511 Grigsby Ave. in Port care search website to provide families ics and stolen prop- Neches. additional information about childcare property claims providers in Texas. Now TXChildCa- erty, according to the Jones Jefferson County Unified Command reported more PAPD searching for reSearch.org lists five years of a regu- Sheriff’s Office. than 17,800 claims have been paid for robbery suspect lated childcare facility’s compliance Detectives arrest- expense reimbursement from the man- history. Previously, the site only dis- datory evacuation caused by the The Port Arthur Police Department played information for the prior three ed Keri Colleen responded to a call regarding a robbery Beck, 43, and her November TPC explosion. The evacu- years. ation-only claims portion of the volun- at Fuel Depot on Gulfway Drive on “We are so pleased to be able to boyfriend, Joshua Wednesday, Jan. 15, at about 11:45 Ray Bergeron, 38, tary program is now closed and prop- provide more extensive information on erty owners that were damaged have p.m. Investigators obtained video of how well a childcare operation is meet- for possession of a the incident that shows a man in black controlled substance until Tuesday, Feb. 4, to file their ing state health and safety standards,” claims to be considered as part of the track pants with white vertical stripes, said David Kostroun, HHS deputy and fraudulent use or with a black jacket, white gloves, dark possession of identi- voluntary claims process. executive commissioner for Regulato- Home inspections and potential face cover and a blue beanie run into ry Services. “Parents and others will fying information. Jones the establishment brandishing a hand- Officers found more payments for claims filed before the now have a more complete picture as deadline will be completed by appoint- gun. they make the critically important than a pound of suspected metham- The suspect stole the till from the phetamine, a small amount of mari- ment over the next several months. To decision about where a child receives date, more than 5,800 property inspec- register and quickly ran out the door. care.” juana and a “large” assortment of drug Anyone with information relating to paraphernalia. tions have been performed. Given the TXChildCareSearch.org includes this crime is asked to contact the Port detailed information about regulated Arthur Police Department at (409) childcare operations in the state and 983-8600 or submit information anon- shows the number of inspections an ymously through Southeast Texas operation has received and when, how Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS many deficiencies have been found at Bare Necessities (8477). the operation, and any actions taken to correct the deficiencies. Parents can OPD stop nets also review specific services offered SEXY LINGERIE 200 grams of meth by the childcare operations. Last year, lawmakers and Gov. Greg PLEASURE PRODUCTS Jan. 16, at about 1:45 p.m., the Abbott approved several childcare ENHANCEMENT PRODUCTS Orange Police Department’s Narcotics reform bills to increase transparency Division, along with the Orange Coun- and safety for childcare operations ty Sheriff’s Office Special Service throughout the state. The expansion of Novelties ✳ Oils ✳ Games ✳ Gifts Division conducted a traffic stop on a TXChildCareSearch.org aligns with black Chrysler 300 near Highway 62 those goals. HHS urges parents and and Interstate 10. guardians to use the searchable web- Find us on Facebook @ BarenecessitiesBmt During the traffic stop, over 200 site to learn more about childcare pro- 2568 IH-10 E (frontage rd) Beaumont, TX • 409-899-4144 grams of methamphetamine was locat- viders in their area. After caregivers Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 17 A News Shorts narrow down a list of potential opera- invited the community to join them in tions, they should tour each one while a moment of silence in recognition of children are in care. This will give National Human Trafficking Aware- 2020 RETIREMENT PLAN LIMITS parents and guardians a chance to ness Month at the organization’s speak with the director and caregivers monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14. As part of your 2020 planning, now and ask questions. Junior League members were encour- “Over 1 million families sent their aged to wear blue and share a moment is the time to review funding your kids to childcare centers or homes this of silence at 6:40 p.m., with commu- retirement accounts. By establishing year, faced with the daunting task of nity supporters observing the moment determining whether their kids will be wherever they were throughout South- your contribution goals at the safe, nurtured, and positively engaged east Texas. beginning of each year, the financial in an enriching educational environ- The event was planned after the ment,” said David Feigen, early child- Association of Junior Leagues Inter- impact of saving for your future hood policy associate for the chil- national adopted the ABOLISH dren’s advocacy group Texans Care Movement as an association-wide ini- should be more manageable. Here for Children. “Because of TXChildCa- tiative to unite communities across are annual contribution limits: reSearch.org, families are able to see the nation and world in an effort to JANA URIBE, CPA, which providers in their region are generate greater awareness of the IS A PARTNER AT licensed and assess whether the facili- intractable, systemic issue of child POLLANS & COHEN P.C. ties they are considering meet mini- sex slavery. mum safety requirements.” The Junior League of Beaumont Parents are highly encouraged to integrated the ABOLISH movement as only use regulated childcare providers. a project in 2019. The project’s vision Retirement Plans 2019 2020 Change Age 50 or older Unregulated providers are not inspect- is to promote awareness, advocacy and catch up ed to make sure they are properly car- action for victims of human traffick- IRA: Traditional $6,000 $6,000 None add: $1,000 ing for children and keeping them ing. The mission of the ABOLISH safe. committee is to work in collaboration for the best interests of victims and IRA: Roth $6,000 $6,000 None add: $1,000 survivors of human sex trafficking. Human Trafficking IRA: SIMPLE $13,000 $13,500 +$500 add: $3,000 Awareness Month The committee provides support to The Junior League of Beaumont 401(k), 403(b), 457 $19,000 $19,500 +$500 add: $6,500 See SHORTS on page 18A plans

Expert advice Take action If you have not already done so, please consider: • Reviewing and adjusting your periodic “Expert Advice” spotlights area businesses and business leaders by addressing questions posed by Examiner readers contributions to your retirement savings accounts to take in an easy-to-read, question-and-answer format. full advantage of the tax advantaged limits • Setting up new accounts for a spouse or James R. Makin, Attorney at Law dependent(s) Board Certified in Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization • Using this time to review the status of your retirement plan In a DWI stop, should I refuse to take a Q. breath test? • Reviewing contributions to other tax- advantaged plans including flexible spending accounts Keep in mind that by the time the officer Voted Best and health savings accounts Attorney asks you to submit to a breath test, you of the year A. have already been arrested and you are on your way to the booking desk whether Jazz “the law dog” or not you take the breath test. The point is you cannot do yourself much good by taking their test, unless you are virtually certain you will pass. Remember: If you have any questions, your first conultation POLLANS & is free at the Law Office of James R. Makin, P.C. COHEN, P.C. Remember: If you have any questions, your first consultation is free at the Law Office of James R. Makin, P. C. Certified Public Accountants 409-833-2827 • 1900 Broadway at 3rd • www.jamesrmakin.com 470 Orleans Street • Beaumont, TX 7770 • (409) 832-7400 • www.pollans-cohen.com 18 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 News Shorts

Shriners Houston Shriners Galveston 2019 property tax payments must be SHORTS paid by Friday, Jan. 31, to avoid pen- alty and interest charges, and residents from page 17A need to make necessary changes to assist in providing a safe environment names and addresses on the voter reg- for long-term care, rehabilitation and istration roll to be eligible to vote in healing for victims of sex trafficking. the upcoming March primary election. For more information about the Property tax payments may be made ABOLISH Movement or the Junior in person at the Jefferson County League of Beaumont, visit www. Courthouse, 1149 Pearl, Beaumont; juniorleaguebeaumont.org/abolish/. Jefferson County Sub Courthouse, 525 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur; or at the Houston men charged in Mid County Tax Office, 4605 Jerry Ware Drive, Beaumont, near the air- Beaumont armored car port. All three locations will remain robbery plot open until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Getz also reminds taxpayers that David Nathan Taylor, 28; Prentis its Houston hospital at the Texas Med- occurs, reports the network. there is an installment plan available Leewood Delaney, 29; Coray Quan ical Center and merging its services for those impacted by recent disasters. Brown, 32; and Jamarius Early Jones, with its Shriners-Galveston Hospital as Eligible recipients will be able to split 21; appeared in federal court in Beau- SETRPC swears part of its “vision” of the future. their property tax payments into four mont on Jan. 15 for initial appearances in new board equal interest-free installments to be on charges of conspiracy to commit a Shriners Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Mel Bower reports The South East Texas Regional Plan- paid by Jan. 31, March 31, May 31 and Hobbs Act robbery. The Hobbs Act ning Commission (SETRPC) hosted July 31. Taxes may be paid in cash, prohibits actual or attempted robbery that the organization is transitioning and identifying national “Centers of its 48th annual meeting and installa- check or credit/debit card in person. that has an effect on interstate com- tion of officers on Jan. 16 at the city of Telephone payments and e-check pay- merce by reason of their repetition and Excellence” in order to continue in its mission of providing the best possible Beaumont Event Centre. The SETRPC ments are also an option. For more aggregate effect on the economy. is a voluntary association of local gov- information on those, or any other Investigators believe the crew is care to improve children’s lives. “At the January 2019 Leadership ernments established in June 1970 that questions, contact the county tax office responsible for the October 2019 mur- includes Hardin, Jefferson and Orange at (409) 835–8714. der of an armored car guard in north- Conference of Shriners Hospitals for Children, a high-level vision for the counties. SETRPC promotes intergov- Additionally, individuals who wish west Houston. ernmental cooperation and coordina- to vote in the March 3 primary election According to the criminal complaint hospital system in 2035 began to emerge,” Bower shared in a statement. tion, and provides a forum for the dis- must register or make necessary cor- filed in the Eastern District of Texas, cussion and study of area issues. rections to their name and/or address the Federal Bureau of Investigation “It was decided that quality would govern all care decisions, delivery of Meeting highlights included recog- on or before Monday, Feb. 3. Those was investigating a series of armored nition of the SETRPC’s 50th anniver- who have a name or address change, or car robberies, including the fatal rob- care models would be evaluated in all facilities and new methods of reaching sary, as well as the installation of are unsure of their status, can call bery of a Loomis armored car courier SETRPC Officers for 2020 as Mayor (409) 835-VOTE (8683) or (409) 985- that occurred on Oct. 24, 2019, in more kids in more places would be fully investigated. As health care has Rebecca “Becky” Ford, city of Bevil VOTE (8683). Houston. During that robbery, three Oaks, President; Mayor Pro Tem Mary individuals brandished firearms and undergone incredible changes, so too must Shriners Hospitals for Children. Adams, city of Kountze, 1st Vice- Harvey, Imelda help demanded money from the courier. President; Mayor Pro Tem Terri Gauth- The courier was shot and killed. A sub- “With quality as the primary driver arrives in Orange County for all future decisions, criteria were ier, city of Bridge City, 2nd Vice- sequent investigation led officers to President; Commissioner Michael Orange County Disaster Rebuild has these four subjects. established for evaluating potential “Shane” Sinegal, Jefferson County, 3rd been working to assist those affected On Jan. 13, these individuals were Centers of Excellence throughout the Vice-President; Judge Wayne McDan- by Hurricane Harvey and Tropical observed together in Houston prior to United States. Many steps, including iel, Hardin County, Treasurer; and Storm Imelda, be it financial, emo- traveling to Lake Charles in two sepa- short term and intermediate transitions Commissioner Johnny Trahan, Orange tional or household needs. To assure rate vehicles. Upon arriving in Lake will be necessary to arrive at that goal County, Secretary. support in such recovery measures, Charles, the subjects were observed by of establishing these premier pediatric Orange County Disaster Rebuild has law enforcement following an armored care facilities. Since our Imperial Ses- Taxes and invited World Renew, aka “the green vehicle that then traveled to Beaumont. sion in July (2019), Houston and shirts” into the community. After arriving in Beaumont, they were Galveston, utilizing a newly estab- election apps due World Renew volunteers are eager to encountered by law enforcement and lished governance model, along with Jefferson County Tax Assessor/Col- personally help with tropical storm- subsequently arrested. Inside one of the Joint Boards voted to merge their lector and Voter Registrar Allison related needs. They are making the vehicles, officers discovered two facilities into one by 2021.” Nathan Getz is reminding citizens that themselves available to meet with AR-15 style rifles, a pistol, three Shriners Hospital for Children in masks, three sets of gloves, five cell Galveston specializes in burns and soft phones and two open bottles of rub- tissue damage, while the Houston hos- bing alcohol. pital offers orthopedic, cleft palate and If convicted, the defendants face up lip treatment and other services. The to 20 years in federal prison. two will be combining those services at the Galveston facility, which Shri- Houston Shriners Hospital ners International indicates could ben- to merge with Galveston efit children receiving burn treatments who need orthopedic care, as well. facility Current patients of the Shriners Hous- Shriners Hospitals for Children ton hospital can continue their treat- recently announced it would be closing ment in Galveston when the move Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 19 A

Crime Stoppers is News Shorts asking for the public’s assistance in getting individuals to gather data and prioritize Broussard was uncooperative with potentially dangerous resident needs, which will help Orange authorities when she was brought in dealers and users, along County Disaster Rebuild connect those by Jefferson County deputies, so she with the poisonous prod- in need with the resources needed. was immediately dressed out into a ucts they carry, off the World Renew has opened two walk- county uniform and placed in a cell to streets. To that end, The in centers for two weeks in Orange be processed after she calmed down. Examiner features a list County. The centers opened Monday, At about 4 p.m., she was processed of five persons accused of Jan. 20, and will operate through Fri- and was on the verge of being moved drug-related crimes here day, Jan. 31. The centers will be open to a dormitory. Just 30 minutes later, each week. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., a jailer ready to move Broussard to Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., her new assignment found the inmate All suspects, considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, should closed Sunday, Jan. 26. World Renew missing. A search through the holding also be considered dangerous, and no attempt should be made to apprehend volunteers may also be seen in the areas, including the attorney booth affected areas walking door-to-door and the infirmary yielded no sight of them. Call Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS (8477). You could be eligible for between 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. during this Broussard, which prompted a lock- a cash reward up to $1,000. time. These volunteers will be wearing down at the Jefferson County Correc- dark green shirts and carrying identifi- tional Facility. cation. As the search continued, a keen- One walk-in center will be located at eyed deputy saw a piece of ceiling the Orange County Convention & panel on the floor that had not been Expo Center, located at 11475 FM there earlier, which led to the belief 1442, Orange, and the other one will Broussard was hiding in the ceiling. A be located at Nehemiah’s Vision main brief examination of additional ceil- office at 460 Main St., Vidor. ing tiles showed a number of others were pushed out, likely caused by Bonds raised weight of the missing inmate as she for escaped inmate crawled through the ceiling area. Six months after Camera footage showed Broussard attempting an jumping down from the ceiling in the release lobby and making a break for escape from jail, a Ronald Wayne Smith Timothy Scott Murphy Branton Amos Monceaux Jefferson County the exit toward the parking lot. Less inmate has been than a minute later, she was back in released with prose- custody. cution proceedings During a hearing Tuesday, Jan. 21, HIGH FIVE deferred for the next defense noted Broussard was under decade. the influence of some sort of sub- Ebony Broussard stance at the time of the incident. She had made bail, but during a subse- was arrested on June Broussard 26 for resisting quent hearing regarding the matter in arrest, assault of a public servant, October, she was taken back into possession of marijuana and five custody after she failed a drug test. additional outstanding warrants. She Her bonds were raised and she was was transported to the jail facility and being held on bonds totaling $400,400. booked in on the multiple charges at She remained in custody until Jan. 21, about 9:30 that morning. It was later when Judge Raquel West deferred day at about 4:45 p.m. that depu- future proceedings for 10 years and Crystal R. Mohler Thomas Wayne Dees ties noticed the woman was missing released Broussard, under the condi- 1. Ronald Wayne Smith is a 54-year-old male wanted for two charges of possession of a from the holding cell where she was tions that she successfully complete being housed. probation, including the Jefferson controlled substance – no bonds. According to court documents, County Drug Intervention program. 2. Timothy Scott Murphy is a 40-year-old male wanted for possession of a controlled substance – $5,000 bond. 795 Willow St., Beaumont, TX, 77701 • (409) 832-1400 3. Branton Amos Monceaux is a 30-year-old male wanted for possession of a controlled • www.theexaminer.com • [email protected] THE EXAMINER substance – $25,000 bond; and five City of Vidor traffic warrants. PUBLISHER / CEO LAYOUT / GRAPHICS 4. Crystal R. Mohler is a 41-year-old female wanted for possession of a controlled substance Don J. Dodd �����������������������������������[email protected], ext. 223 Kevin Clay...... 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Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas Courtesy Photo announced Jan. 21 that January is Crime Stopper Awareness Month and shared Governor Greg Abbott's procla- mation recognizing the designation, signed Jan. 6. “We encourage all Texans to join this effort and help create an even brighter future for our state,” Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas Executive Director Stephanie Vanskike stated in a news release. Every year, the month of January is dedicated to raising awareness of Crime Stoppers’ successes and moti- vating more Texans to get involved. Abbott’s proclamation detailed the sig- nificant impacts the organization has Board member Jeremy Raley; First Vice Chair/2020 Chairman Lee Wheeler; Executive Director Stephanie Vanskike; board member Stephen created across the state of Texas. “doc” Watson; and board member Richard Vasser “Since 1976, Crime Stoppers pro- grams have empowered citizens across In 2019, Vanskike shared, Crime information about a crime should con- skike shared. In turn, Crime Stoppers our state to take a stand against crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas received tact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas depends on citizens to share informa- and reclaim their sense of safety,” 1,294 tips that led to 86 arrests and by calling 833-TIPS (8477), reporting tion about area crimes and on media reads the proclamation. “In the past cleared 67 cases. Approximately through the website 833tips.com or by partners to share information with the year, Crime Stoppers programs across $48,000 in rewards were approved for using the P3 app on any mobile device. Southeast Texas community. Crime Texas have received 85,000 anony- tipsters, and over $5,000 worth of nar- Anonymity is guaranteed and tipsters Stoppers also relies on individuals and mous tips leading to the arrest of over cotics were seized locally. could receive a reward up to $1,000. businesses to become partners and 3,790 suspects, $3 million in rewards Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas Tipsters identities can never be help fund the day-to-day expenses paid, and $2 million worth of narcotics is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization revealed, which allows them to report required to maintain the operation that seized by law enforcement responding that works with media and all law crimes without fear of retaliation by has helped make Southeast Texas to tips. These impressive results show- enforcement agencies in Southeast criminals. communities, schools and businesses case Crime Stoppers’ methods of Texas by offering cash rewards for Law enforcement agencies consider safer places to live and work. For receiving anonymous tips and offering anonymous tips regarding crimes that Crime Stoppers an invaluable tool in more information about partnership rewards has proven extremely effec- have been committed, leading to an gaining information that assists them opportunities, visit the website, tive.” arrest or indictment. Individuals with in solving and preventing crimes, Van- 833tips.com. Death Notices

David Allen Hodgson, 60, of Nederland died Buckley Alan Aubey, 46, of Hamshire died Mon- died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Dorothy Mae King, 78, of Stowell died Friday, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. day, Jan. 13, 2020. Jan. 17, 2020. Terry “T-Bone” Holcomb, 62, of Silsbee died Clara Clubb, 83, of Hamshire died Monday, Jan. Isaac Morris Prejean, 87, of Winnie died Monday, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. Michael James Warren, 60, of Port Neches died 13, 2020. Jan. 13, 2020. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Marshall O. Rowe, 82, of Sulphur Springs died Ken Lopez, 80, of Beaumont died Monday, Jan. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. Carol Ann Miller Pullen, 79, of Kirbyville died 13, 2020. Peggy Martin Derouen, 82, of Beaumont, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Lou Ella Shillow, 69, of Beaumont died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. Teresa “Boo” Taylor, 51, of Beaumont died Satur- Richard K. Bagley, 72, of Orange died Tuesday, day, Jan. 18, 2020. Jan. 14, 2020. Cheryl Ann Fontenot, 60, of Beaumont died AdAms Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. Yvonne Sherrill, 83, of Winnie died Saturday, Jan. Reverend Jack Leighton, 85, of Beaumont died 18, 2020. And Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Jesse Watts, 34, of Baytown died Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Dallas Alan Burgess, 71, of Winnie died Saturday, AdAms Adam Warren Henry Jr., 76, of Houston died Jan. 18, 2020. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Janet Willetta Duncan, 93, of Orange died Fri- day, Jan. 17, 2020. Demetria Ann Powell, 78, of Winnie died Sun- Frank A. Adams Tim Cervantes, 28, of Houston died Tuesday, Jan. day, Jan. 19, 2020. 14, 2020. David Scott Young, 66, of Bridge City died Friday, Attorney Jan. 17, 2020. Catherine Leday 31, of Beaumont died Sunday, Wills, Estates, Norman Kane Fulfer, 55, of Port Neches died Jan. 19, 2020. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Buddy Jones, 73, of Bridge City died Friday, Jan. Probate 17, 2020. Donald Ray Heiman, 81, of Groves died Monday, Gabriel Prejean, 83, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, Jan. 20, 2020. Proceedings 2020. Ronald Joseph "Joey" Foster, 37, of Beaumont died Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Kenneth Wayne Roach, 62, of Beaumont died 409-899-1900 Virginia Pearl Frazier Coyle, 96, of Beaumont Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 21 A LIT celebrates ‘unprecedented’ donation

Dr. Lonnie L. Howard and the exec- in finalizing the terms of the endow- Photo by Sharon Brooks utive team at the Lamar Institute of ment. Technology (LIT) celebrated a $1 Mandy Clayton, Director of Devel- million donation from the Gale Foun- opment & Foundation at LIT, spoke dation with a check presentation Jan. at the event and said that the LIT 13 during the Institute’s 2020 Profes- Foundation would disperse $50,000 sional Development Day. This annually from the Rebecca & Edwin “unprecedented gesture of generosi- Gale Scholarship Endowment for ty” to the Rebecca & Edwin Gale scholarships to full-time, part-time Scholarship Endowment is the largest and high school dual-enrollment stu- single monetary donation in LIT’s dents. history, according to the institute. “This is allowing us to give $50,000 Rebecca “Becky” Speed Gale, a in scholarships a year as part of the former Beaumont resident and phi- endowment,” she described. “We lanthropist who recently passed away have tons of other scholarships that at her home in Alabama at the age of we’ve been awarding for the college 80, was an educator. She and her late itself, but the Edwin and Rebecca husband Edwin established the Gale Gale Foundation is specifically Foundation, and it was her wish to $50,000 a year for any major. So, we dissolve the foundation upon her have plenty of scholarships. Please passing. The Gale Foundation funded encourage your students… that they educational efforts, medical research, still can attain that American Dream Jewish community initiatives and through scholarships and with lower programs to assist the needy. debt. All they have to do is apply, and Howard expressed gratitude, saying we still have some available through that this endowment “marks a huge the spring.” Pet of the week milestone in scholarship development As LIT continues to celebrate its at LIT. The funds will make the 25th anniversary, recently reduced ‘American Dream’ more attainable by tuition at the school and a large Jasey is a beautiful 1-year-old Pit increasing student access, success increase in enrollment at the college, mix who is looking for a permanent and reducing their debt.” Howard also urged prospective stu- home. Jasey was first adopted from “This truly is a great day at LIT,” dents to call LIT to see how the insti- Beaumont Animal Care during our Howard said during the check presen- tute can help them achieve their "Home for the Holidays" adoption tation. “These resources really will go dreams of a brighter future. event. Unfortunately, she was far in terms of, not just helping this “Let’s get the word out,” Howard returned a few days later. Her own- generation but future generations suggested. “For any interested, poten- er admitted that he did not consider because this $1 million will become a tial student, I would recommend they how much time a dog requires, and part of the legacy as far as our endow- contact our scholarship department acted on an impulse to adopt. She ment…The American Dream lives at and file an application… They need was placed for adoption again, and LIT.” to enroll as soon as possible (for the she found a home not too long Howard said he and the LIT staff upcoming semester).” after. However, once again, Jasey and students appreciate the role that Contact the LIT Scholarship Office has found herself back at our shel- longtime supporter and LIT Founda- for more information at (409) 839- ter. Her family had her for less than tion board member Hoke Peacock, 2956 or email them at scholarships@ a week before they surrendered her played in attracting the attention of lit.edu. to a shelter in a different city. She the trustees of the Gale Foundation to was kept in the yard for the week with little to no attention, so she kept LIT over several years and his efforts – Sharon Brooks escaping the yard and waiting at her family's front door. Luckily, we saw her on the shelter's page and we were able to pick her up. Jasey is an amazing dog that needs "hands-on" parents that can con- LIT campus tinue her training. In less than 30 minutes, she has learned "sit" and is doing great with leash skills. She gets along great with other dogs and loves people. She will need a home with a fenced-in yard so that she can run and play. Her adoption fee is only $30 as she is already spayed, so she can go home the same day. She is UTD on vaccines and is heart- worm negative. Please come visit Jasey and give her a chance at a for- ever home. Third time’s the charm!

Beaumont Animal Care (BAC) is located at 1884 Pine St., and can be contacted at (409) 838-3304.

Pet of the Week Brought to You by: Pippa’s Closet Boutique 409-860-8007 Now Open! 4008 Dowlen Road Beaumont, TX 77706 22 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 Lamar basketball to host double header Saturday Both the ’s men’s and women’s bas- ketball teams will look to get back on track Saturday, Jan. 25, as they host Ste- phen F. Austin inside the beginning with the women’s game at 2 p.m. and the men follow- ing at 4:30 p.m. Track & field The university men’s and women’s track and field teams got the 2020 campaign off to a strong start Jan. 17 in the Ted Nelson Invitational at Gil- liam Indoor Track in College Station. The Cardinals personal records came from Tyler Moore in the long jump with a leap of 7 meters; Faith Outing in the 400 meters in 56.63; and Kyle Garcia finished the mile run in 4:25.58. Senior Julie Emmerson earned a bronze medal in the wom- en’s mile with a quick time of 5:08.24 while teammate and ju- nior Katy Whiteoak recorded a time of 5:21.03 to finish ninth. The Cardinals also placed two run- ners among the Top 10 in the wom- Anderson Kopp led Lamar with 15 points in the loss at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. en’s 3,000 meters. Sophomore Mya Taylor was third overall with a time 5.54 meters in the long jump to place Jordan Rowe and Matthew Arnold 25-hundredths of a second behind of 10:29.96. Junior Katie Astin came ninth. paced the Cardinals’ attack in the Rowe. across the line eighth in 10:50.19. Junior Webster Slaughter just men’s 800-meter run. Both recorded The Cardinals will be back in ac- Freshman Bailee Click was the missed an individual title with his top seven finishes in the event with tion Friday, Jan. 31, when they travel team’s top finisher in the women’s time of 48.37 to place second in the Rowe leading the way with a fifth- to Houston for the Houston G5 and high jump. She cleared a height of 400 meters. Slaughter was edged place finish (1:55.19) just 1.30- sec Mid-Major Invitational. The two-day 1.58 meters to finish 10th overall and out for the top spot by four one-hun- onds off the individual title pace. competition will take place at the senior Parl Eelma recorded a jump of dredths of a second. Arnold crossed the line seventh just Yeoman Fieldhouse on the campus

Amber Vidal was limited to 9 points in the loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Lamar men's tennis will host SMU in their home opener Jan. 25. Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 23 A of the University of Houston. tough match,” said head coach David day, Jan. 25, when they travel to Den- “These were two very tough teams Wong. “Rice always has a very good ton, to compete against North Texas at that we played today,” said Shankles. Tennis team, and they return a lot of talent noon. “They both played in the NCAA After Mother Nature forced the start from last season. I saw some very good Men’s head coach Scott Shankles Championships last season and they of the women’s tennis season back a things from our young ladies today couldn’t have picked a tougher pair both return quite a bit of talent from day, the Cardinals were finally able to that we can build on moving forward. of teams for his Cardinals to open the those teams. We got out to a good start step on the court Jan. 19 for their match We made some mistakes and against a season against than Bryant and No. 15 in doubles against Bryant winning the against the Rice Owls. LU fell against team like Rice they will make you pay. Oklahoma State. The Cardinals trav- point but couldn’t carry that over to the the 2019 NCAA tournament partici- Rice has a long tradition of not letting eled to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for the start of singles.” pant, 7-0, at the George R. Brown Ten- folks get out of Houston with a win. two matches Jan. 17. LU lost to Bryant, LU will host SMU for their home nis Center in Houston. We will get stronger from this match.” 5-2, in the opening match and dropped opener Saturday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. at “We knew this was going to be a very Lamar will return to the court Satur- a 7-0 decision to the Cowboys. the Thompson Family Tennis Center. Sports Shorts

Industrial, Dominion Inc., Orange County Marine, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Granger Chevrolet, Rambo Outdoors, Spanky’s Restaurant, OCEDC, Pete Jorgensen Marine, Moreau Transportation, Stout Build- ers, The Parker Law Firm, Innovative Air, International Paper, Texas South- ern Plumbing, County Judge John Gothia and KOGT Radio. Rodeo Jasper native and Pro Bull Riding (PBR) champion Cooper Davis will miss the upcoming PBR Global Cup due to a neck fracture. According to PBR, Davis originally believed he had escaped serious injury when he landed on his head following a 2.79-second buckoff against Mid- night Rock inside Madison Square Garden on Jan. 5. Initial X-rays had shown no fracture, but a follow-up CT scan on Jan. 10 revealed that Davis had indeed broken his neck. “It pisses me off,” Davis told PBR Grace LeDuc of Kelly wil continue her college education at University of St. Thomas on Jan. 21. “I was really optimistic about this year. I think I got on five or Grace LeDuc, a three- competes in 10 upcoming tourna- six (bulls) right before New York and year letterman for the ments beginning Jan. 24-25 at Toledo got all the kinks worked out. It really Kelly Bulldogs cross- Bend. sucked to go in there thinking this country and track team, The inaugural team consists of Jack year was going to be like ’16, then signed a national letter of Tindel III, Trace Moore, Dagan Leger, break my neck and be out three intent Jan. 13 with the Melvin Kohn, Brett Fregia and Koop- months. It sucks.” University of St. Thomas er Abernathy. Though he will be sidelined three in Houston. Over the last Jersey sponsors include Top Deck three seasons, LeDuc Inc., First Financial Bank, Gopher See SPORTS on page 24A helped lead the cross country team to the TAPPS state champion- CULLEN WHITE ship. Also a star on the track INDUSTRIES team, the senior advanced to the TAPPS Regional Air Conditioning meet in the 3,200-meter & Heating Sales run and currently holds Will Work the school record time of & Services for Bones! 12:39. Fishing Lamar State College TACLB785C Orange recently unveiled the college’s fishing team jerseys that will be 409-842-5974 892-1543 worn when the team www.dabneygaragedoors.com 24 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 Sports Shorts

time Walk.” Davis Watt He also played himself in multiple episodes of “The League” on FX, and he also played himself in “New Girl,” which airs on FOX. Capes and Crowns 5K The Festival LXXII, “The River is Calling,” will host their second annual Capes and Crowns 5K on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 in down- town Beaumont. This event celebrates on NBC. He is also the 11th person the great city and river resources with with NFL playing experience to host a race path that begins at the Event the show, joining the likes of Walter Centre and winds through downtown. Payton, Joe Montana, Tom Brady and Race registration is now open online the Manning brothers, Peyton and Eli. at runsignup.com. Entry includes Watt appeared in the 2016 comedy event T-shirt, custom 5K medal, post- motion picture “Bad Moms,” in which race food and drinks, and winners will he played a soccer coach, and he por- receive a J. Wilson’s gift card plus a trayed a football player in Ang Lee’s free three-month membership to 2016 film “Billy Lynn’s Long Half- Exygon.

Kary Vincent Jr. announced Jan. 16 SPORTS via his Twitter account that he is from page 23A returning to the LSU football program for his senior season. months, Davis will not need surgery. “Not being finished yet, I have The 25-year-old Davis is currently decided to return to the Louisiana ranked No. 5 in the world with earn- State University for my senior year,” ings of over $2 million. he said. “I look forward to finishing my degree and suiting up in purple Vincent and gold another season.” Vincent, who is a defensive back for returning to LSU the National Champions, played in all Port Arthur Memorial graduate 15 games last season and had 47 tack- les and four interceptions. J.J. Watt to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ Live from New York... it’ll be J.J. Watt. The Houston Texans defensive end will host “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 1 and becomes the 27th ath- 8325 College Street, Beaumont, TX lete to host the late night variety show Kary Vincent will return to LSU Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 25 A Sabine River white bass run due to start up at any time

The white bass run has already cranked up on the Nueces River near Choke Canyon Lake. And before you know it the Sabine River above Toledo Bend will be pumping Robert Sloan out spawning white bass like a broken Coke Outdoors machine within the next couple of weeks. Guide Jane Gallenbach says it’s time to start planning your white bass fishing trip to the Sabine River. “Last year we had a great run of white bass from February through March,” she says. “In fact, we caught limits in all three boats from Feb. 8 through March 24. We have never done that. It was an awesome spawn- ing run.” She’s booking trips right now. For two people, it’s $325. Or you can include lodging, breakfast, lunch and cleaned fish for $375 for two anglers. For more information, give her a call at (903) 407-0130. Winter crappie fishing in East Texas is about as good as it gets right now. Two of the best options are at the Robert Sloan photo Chicken Coop on Toledo Bend, and on the Angelina River on the north end of Sam Rayburn. Look for the white bass run to begin at any time on the Sabine River. Also, if you’re looking to catch crappie head to the upper end of Sam The Chicken Coop provides some Rayburn and fish the Angelina River. really easy fishing. It’s as simple as straight lining with a live minnow. will move up closer to the shoreline in of drug paraphernalia and discharge did I get here?” The wardens respond- The trick is finding out what depth the 5 to 8 feet of water.” of a firearm from a public roadway, ed to the call and found the landowner crappie are feeding in. The most popular way to catch a just to name a few. and driver sitting down by a fire hav- On the far upper end of Sam Ray- box full of crappie is with a slip cork ing coffee. The driver told the war- burn, lots of crappie are being caught and a live minnow. Cannabis leads to dens he decided to smoke some can- in the Angelina River channel. Another option is to fish live min- man lost in the woods nabis after leaving his parole officer’s Lonnie Stanley, who is best known nows on a straight line along the Two East Texas game wardens office. The driver spent the night out- for making lures to catch largemouth bends in the river channel, according received a call from a landowner who side in freezing temperatures and was bass, has been fishing this area of Sam to Stanley. They do best with this tac- said he and members of his church so impaired he had no clue how he got Rayburn for decades. He says the tic while using medium-sized min- were conducting a Bible study when to this ranch or where his car was. crappie bite starts coming together in nows on a gold thin wire 1/0 to 2/0 an unknown vehicle sped through his January and extends into February. hook. He says that at times, especially front gate and crashed in the pasture on very cold days, the crappie will be The section of the Angelina River behind his property. As the wardens o ho ting where all this action is taking place is on a very soft bite. arrived on scene, the driver of the S ’s R about 4 to 5 miles long and is above vehicle fled on foot and couldn’t be r a

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Quality Guns e outlaws L “We’re fishing with both lures and his wallet and identification card in scopes & ammo live minnows,” says Stanley. “On Twenty Texas game wardens were the car along with other personal days when it’s cold and windy the called in to take part in Operation items. We special order GUNS crappie will be suspended about 20 Lights Out, which focused on illegal After searching the area with no Authorized COLT Dealer feet deep. But a few days after a cold activity in Northeast Texas. Their success, the wardens decided to con- We give LTC Classes on site front, when the wind calms down and efforts over a weekend resulted in a tinue the investigation the next morn- We mount scopes and bore sight rifles things start to warm up, the crappie total of 37 charges filed, three arrests, ing. Early the next day, the landowner Factory direct Browning, Swarovski, Benelli will move up and suspend at about 12 one felony arrest and one impounded called the wardens saying he had gone Meopta, Benchmade feet. Right now, the water temperature vehicle. The violations consisted of deer hunting and as he was leaving his Gun Safes in the river channel is anywhere from hunting from a public roadway, pos- stand the driver appeared out of Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-SUNSET 48 to 55 degrees. If we get into an session of an open container, hunting nowhere, smoking a cigarette. The 409-866-0871 • 409-860-GUNS extended warming trend, the crappie ducks over a baited area, possession driver asked him, “Where am I? How 26 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 Opinion Doonesbury How to rate By Garry Trudeau teacher abilities I recently read an article in one There is, however, a way to of the leading newspapers about assure that we have the highest teachers who have filed suit quality of teachers overseeing claiming that merit-based pay for the learning of our children. Pay teachers is grossly unfair. As is a great incentive. chairman of the Senate Educa- I once spoke to a gathering of tion Committee for many years, I those interested in the education found one of the greatest chal- of would-be teachers at Baylor lenges in delivering quality edu- University. I emphasized that cation is figuring out a way to pay should be the best method of assess the capability of teachers. attracting the very best to our Clearly, if one asked a majority schools. Following my speech, I of the teachers in any school to was approached by a ministerial name the very best student who informed teachers in that school, me that pay was only more than likely you secondary because would get an accurate teaching, like preaching, assessment and names of was a calling from God. the very best teachers in My response to him was the school. Unfortunate- that as a longtime mem- ly, no consistent, agreed ber of the Baptist faith I on plan for rating teach- have yet to meet a ers has yet been found. preacher called by God It is clear to me that to a lower paying so-called merit pay has Carl church. I thought then, so many flaws that it is and I think now, that the not a fair system of eval- Parker way to assure the very best possible persons uating teachers. First of teaching our children is all, teachers must take to make the pay better than the students who are assigned to plumbers, pipefitters, bank tell- them, without any choice of the ers or even fledgling doctors. level of intelligence or former Teacher pay should be so high training of those students. More that there are 10 people lined up than likely, a teacher assigned craving a teaching job behind students from upper- or middle- those teaching now. The old class income families who have adage comes to mind: “You get been taught from birth, to some what you pay for.” degree by their parents, profes- Sailboat races are determined sional child care personnel, or at generally by requiring all the least have reading material in participants to use the same kind their homes, have an advantage of boat, the same kind of sail and and are more advanced. While the same number of crew mem- on the other hand, poor families bers. By this method it is fairly who struggle often send children easy to tell which of the boats is to school who are not prepared. operated by the most skilled They have not been exposed to a crew. It seems to me that this variety of experiences, have not would be a fair method of deter- had the same exposure to books mining the quality of schools and and reading, and are, in fact, teachers – all having the same intimidated upon entering kin- resources available should be dergarten. able to produce the same quality Unfortunately, even the teach- of education among the pupils. er unions or other teacher organi- zations have yet to come forward Carl Parker has practiced law with an equitable and efficient in Port Arthur since 1958. He is a 1958 graduate of the University method of rating the expertise of of Texas School of Law. Elected teachers. They are most critical to the Texas House of Represen- of teacher evaluations being tatives in 1962 and the Senate in based on the performance of stu- 1976, Parker continued to prac- dents on standardized tests, and I tice law while writing and spon- soring hundreds of bills that certainly agree that the same is became laws relating to every not an equitable method of aspect of life in Texas, including assessing the capability or skill many regarding consumer safety. of teachers. Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 27 A

bidder all of the right, title, §§§ awarded in the judgment District Clerk’s Office, demands of said plaintiff and interest of the plus interest and costs or 1085 Pearl St, Room 203 is shown by a true and defendants in such suit in BY VIRTUE OF AN the adjudged value. Beaumont, TX 77701, or correct copy of Plaintiff’s and to the following ORDER OR SALE However the Minimum Bid by bringing it to the office. ORDER (SUBSTITUTE described real estate for a person owning an The case is presently SERVICE) levied upon as the and issued pursuant to interest in the property or pending before the 60th accompanying this citation egals property of said judgment decree(s) of for a person who is a District Clerk of Jefferson and made a part thereof. L defendants, the same the District Court of party to the suit (other County sitting in NOTICE OF SALE styled and numbered RECORDED IN VOL. 16, lying and being situated in Jefferson County, Texas, than a taxing unit), is the Beaumont, Texas, and Issued under my hand and cause(s), together with PAGE 204, MAP the County of Jefferson by the Clerk of said Court aggregate amount of the was filed on the 19th day the seal of said court at THE STATE OF TEXAS interest, penalties, and RECORDS OF and State of Texas, to wit: on said date, in the judgments against the of February, 2019. Beaumont, Texas, this the COUNTY OF JEFFERSON costs of suit, and the JEFFERSON COUNTY, Lot Account No. 005000- hereinafter numbered and property plus all costs of It bears cause number 19th day of December, proceeds of said sales to TEXAS 000-000500-00000-4; styled suit(s) and to me suit and sale. ALL SALES B-0203368 and is styled: 2019. §§§ be applied to the $58,997.78 BEING A 0.2749 ACRE directed and delivered as SUBJECT TO satisfaction thereof, and plus penalties and interest TRACT OF LAND OUT OF Constable of said County, CANCELLATION Plaintiff JAMIE SMITH, BY VIRTUE OF AN the remainder, if any, to be that has accrued from AND A PART OF LOT 7, I have on DECEMBER 18, WITHOUT PRIOR MELINDA WILLIAMS DISTRICT CLERK ORDER OR SALE applied as the law directs. September 13, 2019 BLOCK “A” OF THE 2019 seized, levied upon, NOTICE. THERE MAY BE VS. JEFFERSON COUNTY, ISSAC BLACK ADDITION and will on the first ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ANTONIO GUSSMAN TEXAS and issued pursuant to Dated at Beaumont, Texas (any volume and page IN BEAUMONT, Tuesday in February, 2020, ON THE PROPERTY ET AL judgement decree(s) of January 2nd , 2020 references, unless JEFFERSON COUNTY, the same being the 4th WHICH HAVE BEEN Defendant By Valencia Simpson the County Court at Law/ otherwise indicated, being TEXAS, BEING THE WEST day of said month, at the ASSESSED SINCE THE Deputy District Court of Jefferson Jevonne Pollard to the Deed Records, 120.0 FEET OF SAID LOT Jefferson County DATE OF THE The name and address of County, Texas, by the Constable Jevonne Pollard Jefferson County, Texas to 7, BLOCK “A” AND BEING Courthouse at 1085 Pearl JUDGMENT. For more the attorney for plaintiff (or INVITE TO BIDS Clerk of said Court on said Jefferson County, Texas which instruments THE SAME PROPERTY Street, Beaumont, Texas, information, contact your plaintiff if pro se) is: date, in the hereinafter reference may be made for CONVEYED TO CARL in front of the Courthouse attorney or CREEL LAW Gulf Coast Electric numbered and styled By:James Locke a more complete WESLEY MOORE BY door, and on said day, GROUP 1114 Lost Creek TURNER, RONNIE JR, Company, Inc. is soliciting suit(s) and to me Deputy description of each DEED DATED beginning at 10 a.m., Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, Atty. material proposals in directed and delivered as respective tract.) or, upon SEPTEMBER 2, 1975, proceed to sell for cash to TX 78746 (512) 666-3490. 490 PARK STREET connection with the City Sheriff or Constable of the written request of said AND RECORDED IN the highest bidder all the BEAUMONT, TX 77704 0 of Anahuac, Texas, said County, I have on Notes: defendants or their VOLUME 1895, PAGES right, title, and interest of Note: Prior to the day of Contract January 2nd, 2020 ALL SALES SUBJECT TO attorney, a sufficient 384, 387 AND 389 OF the defendants in such the sale, a bidder must The nature of the D – Water System SCADA seized, levied upon, and CANCELLATION portion of the property THE DEED RECORDS OF suit(s) in and to the request a Statement of demands Improvements Project, will on the first Tuesday in WITHOUT PRIOR described above shall be JEFFERSON COUNTY, following described real No Delinquent Tax Owed of said plaintiff is TWDB DWSRF Project No. February, 2020, the same NOTICE. sold to satisfy said TEXAS AND BEING MORE estate levied upon as the from the Jefferson County 62710. being the fourth day of judgement(s), interest PARTICULARLY property of said Tax Office. This request for ISSUED and GIVEN under said month, inside the NOTICE OF SALE penalties, and cost. Said DESCRIBED BY METES defendants, the same statement is available on my hand and the seal of A list of materials may be Courthouse at 1085 Pearl sale to be made by me to AND BOUNDS IN AN lying and being situated in the Jefferson County Tax said court at office, this obtained by request by Street, in the City of THE STATE OF TEXAS satisfy the judgement(s) EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED the County of Jefferson Office website or available the 26th day of December, emailing info@ Beaumont, Texas, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON rendered in the above TO A TAX LIEN and the State of Texas, at the tax office. If you are 2019. gulfcoastelectric.com between the hours of 10 styled and numbered CONTRACT EXECUTED to-wit: purchasing property in the ‘clock a.m. and 4 o’clock §§§ cause(s), together with BY JUANCITO MERILLS name of a company, you JAMIE SMITH, Send proposals to: p.m., on said day, interest, penalties, and AND PEARLIE MERILLS Sale# must provide a copy of DISTRICT CLERK Gulf Coast Electric proceed to sell for cash to BY VIRTUE OF AN costs of suit, and the TO TAX EASE FUNDING, Cause# the Assumed Name JEFFERSON COUNTY, Company, Inc. the highest bidder all the ORDER OR SALE proceeds of said sales to LLC RECORDED UNDER Judgment Date Certificate, which can be TEXAS 2005 Pecos Street right, title, and interest of be applied to the DOCUMENT NUMBER Tax Account# obtained from the Beaumont, Texas 77701 the defendants in such and issued pursuant to satisfaction thereof, and 2016017320 IN THE REAL Order Issue Date Jefferson County Clerk’s CITATION BY suit(s) in and to the judgement decree(s) of the remainder, if any, to be PROPERTY RECORDS, Style of Case office or website, or a PUBLICATION This contract is subject to following described real the County Court at Law/ applied as the law directs. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Legal Description Franchise Tax Account the Environmental estate levied upon as the District Court of Jefferson TEXAS or upon the written Adjudged Value Status, with a list of the 172nd JUDICIAL Protection Agency’s (EPA) property of said County, Texas, by the Clerk Dated at Beaumont, Texas request of said defendants Est Minimum Bid officers and directors, DISTRICT COURT of Disadvantaged Business defendants, the same of said Court on said date, January 2nd , 2020 or their attorney, a which may be obtained JEFFERSON COUNTY, Enterprise (DBE) Program, lying and being situated in in the hereinafter numbered sufficient portion thereof 1 D-201152 from the Texas TEXAS Which includes EPA- the County of Jefferson and styled suit(s) and to Jevonne Pollard to satisfy said judgment, 08/20/2019 Comptroller’s Office approved fair share goals and the State of Texas, me Constable Jevonne Pollard interest, penalties and 037900-000/001000- Website. If you are not an JENNIFER CRUZ DIAZ toward procurement of to-wit: directed and delivered as Jefferson County, Texas costs; subject, however, to 00000 officer or director of the VS. Minority and Women- Sheriff or Constable of said the right of redemption 12/172019 company, you must also LUCIO RODRIGUEZ III owned Business Sale# County, I have on By:James Locke the defendants or any Ovation Services, LLC provide a letter on ET AL Enterprise (M/WBE) Cause# January 2nd, 2020 Deputy person having an interest vs. Darrell Gaspard Sr., company letterhead businesses. EPA rules Judgment Date seized, levied upon, and therein, to redeem the said et al signed by an officer or No. E-0204443 require that prime Account# will on the first Tuesday in property, or their interest Lot 4 Block 2 of Live Oak director, giving you contractors make a good Order Issue Date February, 2020, the same Notes: therein, at any time within Terrace Addition to authorization to bid on To: RODRIGUEZ, LUCIO faith effort to award a fair Style of Case being the fourth day of said ALL SALES SUBJECT TO two (2) years from the Lakeview, in Jefferson behalf of the company. III share of contracts, Legal Description month, inside the CANCELLATION recordation of the deed, County, Texas Defendant subcontracts, and Judgment Amount Courthouse at 1085 Pearl WITHOUT PR on residential homestead $58,700.00 A bidder at the sale must procurements to M/WBEs Street, in the City of and agricultural use $38,927.91 be registered, at the time You have been sued. You through demonstration of 1 B-199106 Beaumont, Texas, between NOTICE OF SALE property, for all other plus interest and cost of the sale begins, with the may employ an attorney. If six affirmative steps. For October 3, 2019 the hours of 10 ‘clock a.m. property the owner’s right sale person conducting the you or your attorney do more details of the DBE 021550-000-001600- and 4 o’clock p.m., on said THE STATE OF TEXAS of redemption may be sale. The bidder must not file a written answer Program and the current, 00000 day, COUNTY OF executed not later than (any volume and page submit the letter with the clerk who issued applicable fair share goals, November 14, 2019 proceed to sell for cash to JEFFERSON the 180th day following references, unless (Statement of No this citation by 10:00 a.m. please visit http://www. OVATION SERVICES, LLC the highest bidder all the the date on which the otherwise indicated, being Delinquent Taxes Owed) to on the Monday next twdb.texas. v. LIDIA LUISA PICO- right, title, and interest of §§§ purchaser’s or taxing unit’s to the Deed Records, the person conducting following the expiration of gov/dbe. GUZMAN, ET AL the defendants in such deed is filed for record, in Jefferson County, Texas to the sale. Once the sale 42 days after the date this LOT NUMBERED suit(s) in and to the BY VIRTUE OF AN the manner provided by which instruments begins at 10:00 a.m. no citation was issued, a LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEEN (16), following described real ORDER OR SALE law, and subject to any reference may be made one will be allowed to default judgment may be FOXWORTH PLACE estate levied upon as the other and further rights to for a more complete obtain a bidder number. taken against you, the The following properties ADDITION TO THE CITY property of said DATED the 20th day of which the defendants or description of each answer date being at or have been declared to be OF BEAUMONT, defendants, the same lying November , 2019 and anyone interested therein respective tract.) or, upon CITATION BY before 10 o’clock A.M. on Unsafe Structures by the JEFFERSON COUNTY, and being situated in the issued pursuant to a may be entitled, under the the written request of said PUBLICATION Monday, February 3, 2020. Building Codes Division of TEXAS, AS PER MAP OR County of Jefferson and judgment decree of provisions of law. Said defendants or their Said answer may be filed the City of Beaumont PLAT OF SAID ADDITION the State of Texas, to-wit: the District Court of sale to be made by me to attorney, a sufficient 60TH JUDICIAL by mailing same to: under the guidelines of RECORDED IN VOLUME Jefferson County, Texas, satisfy the judgment portion of the property DISTRICT COURT of District Clerk’s Office, Article 24.04, Sections 7, PAGE 182, MAP Sale# by the Clerk of said Court rendered in the above described above shall be JEFFERSON COUNTY, 1085 Pearl, Room 203, 24.04.001 and 24.04.002 RECORDS OF Cause# on said date in a certain styled and numbered sold to satisfy said TEXAS Beaumont, Texas 77701, of the Code of JEFFERSON COUNTY, Judgment Date suit no. D-201106 and cause, together with judgment(s), interest or by bringing it to the Ordinances. This is to TEXAS Account# styled CAZENOVIA interest, penalties and penalties, and cost. Said MELINDA WILLIAMS office. The case is serve as notice that as $38,522.07 Order Issue Date CREEK INVESTMENT costs of suit, and the sale to be made by me to VS. presently pending before provided in the Code of plus penalties and interest Style of Case MANAGEMENT, LLC, A proceeds of said sale satisfy the judgment(s) ANTONIO GUSSMAN the 172nd District Court of Ordinances; the properties that has accrued from Legal Description DELAWARE LIMITED to be applied to the rendered in the above ET AL Jefferson County sitting in will be brought before the October 3, 2019 Judgment Amount LIABILITY COMPANY, AS satisfaction thereof, and styled and numbered Beaumont, Texas, and Beaumont City Council at AGENT AND ATTORNEY the remainder, if any, to be cause(s), together with No. B-0203368 was filed on the 30th day a Public Hearing on (any volume and page 1 B-200039 IN FACT FOR MTAG applied as the law directs. interest, penalties, and of August, 2019. It bears February 4, 2020. references, unless September 13, 2019 SERVICES, LLC, AS costs of suit, and the TO: HERNANDEZ, cause number E-0204443 otherwise indicated, being 025850-000-100300- CUSTODIAN FOR TAX proceeds of said sales to YLIANA and is styled: 1. 4385 AVENUE A – to the Deed Records, 00000-2 EASE FUNDING 2016-1, Dated this the 8th day of be applied to the INCLUDES 2 AUX Jefferson County, Texas to and LLC vs JUANCITO January, 2020 at satisfaction thereof, and You have been sued. You JENNIFER CRUZ DIAZ BUILDINGS which instruments 025850-000-100200- MERILLS, ET AL, and to Beaumont, Texas the remainder, if any, to be may employ an attorney. If Plaintiff W W CHAISON L11 B32 reference may be made 00000-4 me directed and delivered applied as the law directs. you or your attorney do VS for a more complete October 16, 2019 as Constable of said Constable Jevonne Pollard not file a written answer LUCIO RODRIGUEZ III 2. 2923 AVENUE B description of each OVATION SERVICES, LLC County, I have on the 8th Jefferson County, Texas Dated at Beaumont, Texas with the clerk who issued ET CARTWRIGHT L2 B91 & respective tract.) or, upon v. CASSANDRA HOLMAN, day of January, 2020. JANUARY 6, 2020 this citation by 10:00 a.m. AL Defendant ADJ ½ ALLEY the written request of said ET AL Seized, levied upon, and By:James Locke on the Monday next defendants or their LOTS ELEVEN-A (11-A) will on the first Tuesday in Deputy Constable Robert Adams following the expiration of The name and address of 3. 820 AVENUE D – attorney, a sufficient AND TWELVE-A (12-A), February, 2020, the same Pct. 1, Jefferson County Constable, Robert Adams 42 days after the date this the attorney for plaintiff (or INCLUDES GARAGE portion of the property OUT OF THEREPLAT OF being the 4th day of said Jefferson County, Texas citation was issued, a plaintiff if pro se) is: BLANCHETTE 1 L114 B described above shall be LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND month, at the Courthouse default judgment may be 10 sold to satisfy said TWELVE (12), BLOCK of said County, in the City PUBLIC NOTICE OF By:Marlin Golmon taken against you, the ADAMS, GILBERT T III, judgement(s), interest THIRTY-SEVEN (37), IN of Beaumont, between the CONSTABLE’S SALE Deputy answer date being at or Atty. 4. 3155 BENNETT – penalties, and cost. Said THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, hours of 10:00 o’clock before 10 o’clock A.M. on 1855 CALDER AVENUE INCLUDES SHED sale to be made by me to JEFFERSON COUNTY, a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m. STATE OF TEXAS Monday, February 10, BEAUMONT, TX 77701 0 BMP IMP CO LT 74 TR 17 satisfy the judgement(s) TEXAS, ACCORDING TO on said day, proceed to JEFFERSON COUNTY The Minimum Bid is the 2020. Said answer may be BLK D rendered in the above MAP OR PLAT THEREOF sell for cash to the highest lesser of the amount filed by mailing same to: The nature of the 28 A THE EXAMINER Jan. 23-29, 2020 5. 3725 BRYAN 2684 Calder, January 15, 2020, hereby 2. Respondent, Wells County, Texas. gather information interest in, authorized to RUSSELL PL 2ND L12 B4 33. 8275 OAK RIDGE notifies all persons Fargo Bank, N.A. is a essential to the use, or using account No. TR 209-A PL RS-5 AB Beaumont, indebted to said estate to national association III, Facts and Subject prosecution of a civil suit 5566345970; 6. 2367 BUCHANAN 20 D EASLEY .390AC Texas 77702, come forward and make financial institution, Matter of Anticipated to recover money stolen h. All documents PINECREST W26FT L2 Jefferson settlement, and those headquartered in San Action from it. pertaining to Wells Fargo’s E20FT L 3 B 121 34. 9975 PHELAN – County, Texas. having claims against the Francisco, CA, whose investigation of unlawful or INCLUDES 2 AUXILIARY estate to present them to registered agent for 7. Pro Vent needs to 11. As such, Pro Vent fraudulent usage of 7. 2125 CALDER BUILDINGS Officers of him, within the time service of process in conduct Rule 202 seeks this Court’s account No. 5566345970, including any investigation MC FADDIN 2 L10 B15 TR 35 AB 45 A SAVERY said LLC are prescribed by law, c/o Texas is Corporation depositions in order to authorization to take Rule 202 depositions of Wells reports, witness .550AC Jose Rommel LAW OFFICE OF LAIRON Service Company d/b/a investigate a potential statements, pictures, call 8. 1680 CHAMBERLIN W. DOWDEN, JR., attorney CSC – Lawyers claim or suit by Pro Vent Fargo corporate Bajar, representatives that can logs, account logs, and CALDWOOD ACRES 35. 1060-1070 PLUM for said estate, at 1217 Incorporating Service with respect banking fraud Manager testify as to the following: documents collected L56-D B6 (DUPLEX) . Nederland Avenue, Company, at 211 and theft that was inflicted pertaining to the NORTH L1 REPLAT OF Nederland, Texas. E. 7th Street, Suite 620, upon Pro Vent. TEX. R. NOTICE TO DEBTORS a. The identity or identities investigation. 9. 1315 CHURCH – LTS 1 7 2 BLK 39 1060 Austin, TX 78701-3218, CIV. P. 202.2(d)(2). In of persons holding, having AND CREDITORS IV. Authority INCLUDES GARAGE -70-74 PLUM WITNESS my hand this and may be served with particular, Pro Vent needs any interest in, using, or JEF CHAISON 2ND L7 15th day of January, 2020. this petition according to to conduct these authorized to use account B59 36. 4405 PRADICE THE STATE OF TEXAS Tex. R. Civ. P. 21a via depositions to determine No. 5566345970; 13. Granting this petition J W BULLOCK ABST § LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR. certified mail, return the identities of the person b. The identity or identities is proper pursuant to Tex. 10. 115 E. CIRCUIT – AUX 7 TR 20-C PLAT B-11 State Bar #06072700 receipt requested. or persons that have of all persons who were R. Civ. P. 202.4(a), for the BUILDING W/CARPORT COUNTY OF JEFFERSON (409) 724-7979 committed the wrongful authorized signers on following reasons: (i) ONLY 37. 3340 ROLAND § II. Jurisdiction and Venue acts, as well as gather account No. 5566345970; Allowing the Petitioner to CALDER TER L52 BMP IMP CO LT 62 Cause No. A-205142 information regarding the c. The identity or identities take the requested TR 5 BLK C DEBBIE R. JORDAN and 3. Rule 202 of the Texas methods employed and of all persons who opened depositions and document 11. 7775 EASLEY – 2 SHARON KAY JORDAN, IN THE DISTRICT Rules of Civil Procedure whereabouts of the funds and operated account No. production may prevent a failure or delay of justice in SHEDS ONLY 38. 2458 SAN JACINTO appointed Independent COURT OF authorizes this Court to that were stolen. It is 5566345970 on behalf any an anticipated suit; and (ii) LOT 3 BLK 6 - INCLUDES CARPORTS Co-Executors of the JEFFERSON COUNTY, consider Pro Vent’s anticipated that, upon entity that owned or had Estate of CARL O. an the likely benefit of GREENFIELD VILLAGE CARTWRIGHT 10 N1/2 9 petition for pre-suit completion of said allowing the Pro Vent to SEC 1 B 11 2452-2458 SAN JORDAN, Deceased, 58TH JUDICIAL depositions to evaluate investigation and interest in the account; DISTRICT d. Deposits, charges, take the requested JACINTO Cause #122217 in potential claims and to depositions, a suit will be depositions and document debits, and withdrawals of 12. 675 EUCLID Jefferson County, Texas, obtain and perpetuate filed in Jefferson County, production to investigate a fund to or from account ARLINGTON L4 B6 39. 2865 SARAH – by the Judge of the IN RE: PRO VENT testimony in anticipation Texas. potential claim outweighs No. 5566345970; INCLUDES SHED County Court of said TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. of filing suit. the burden or expense of 13. 1306 EUCLID – WEST LIMITS L13-14 B1 County on January 15, 4. This Court has 8. Pro Vent engages in a e. The branch location(s) the procedure. used for the opening, INCLUDES GARAGE 2020, hereby notifies all NOTICE OF HEARING jurisdiction over the specialized business of Indeed, without this closing, or usage of ARLINGTON L22 B14 40. 7365 SCOTTS- persons indebted to said subject matter of Pro providing ventilation procedure Pro Vent may account No. 5566345970; INCLUDES SHED estate to come forward PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Vent’s potential claims services and equipment never learn the identities and make settlement, and f. The identities of any of those that defrauded it 14. 1355 EVALON BORLEY HTS L that a hearing on Pro Vent because the potential for industrial locations to Wells Fargo agents or JIROU L3 B25 10 B 5 those having claims Technologies, LLC’s defendant’s actions may facilitate safe working much less how such fraud representatives personally was perpetrated and the against the estate to Petition for Authorization have violated a number of conditions. Valero hired involved in the opening, 15. 2360 EVALON 41. 7370 SCOTTS- present them to them, to conduct Rule 202 Texas statutory and Pro Vent to provide these disposition of the money closing, or usage of that was stolen. AVERILL L20 E8FT L19 INCLUDES SHED within the time prescribed Depositions of Wells Fargo common laws, including services on one or more of account No. 5566345970; W4 ½ FT L21 B 14 BORLEY HTS L by law, c/o LAW OFFICE Bank, N.A. in the above but not limited to Valero’s projects at various g. Policies and procedures V. Persons with Adverse 24 B 8 OF LAIRON W. DOWDEN, -styled and numbered violations of the Texas times during 2019. As is for confirming correct Interests 16. 1540 FORSYTHE – JR., attorney for said cause is scheduled for Deceptive Trade Practices typical practice in the identities of account GARAGE ONLY 42. 3630 SMYTHE estate, at 1217 Nederland Thursday, Act (Tex. Bus. & industry, Pro Vent sent holders; 14. The following person VAN WORMER L10 B 63 HIGHLAND HEIGHTS Avenue, Nederland, Texas. February 20, 2020, Comm. Code ξ 17.46(b)(1), Valero invoices for work h. Policies and procedures may have interests L11 B5 commencing at 9:00 A.M. (2),(3); transmission of performed. Valero for monitoring and adverse to Pro Vent in the 17. 425 FREDERICK – WITNESS my hand this in the courtroom of the fraudulent electronic mail intended to pay the detecting potentially anticipated suit: Wells SHED ONLY 43. 2360 SONNY 15th day of January, 2020. 58th Judicial District Court (Tex. Bus. & Comm. Code invoices via electronic fraudulent or unlawful use Fargo Bank, N.A., c/o GRAY C50FT L3 4 5 BI PERKINS of Jefferson County, Texas, ξ 325.005); unauthorized funds transfers. of bank accounts; and Corporation Service HARRISON L3 B1 LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR. 1149 Pearl Street, use or possession of Pro Vent designated a i. The investigation and Company d/b/a CSC – 18. 4235 GALVESTON State Bar #06072700 Beaumont, TX 77701. personal identifying specific bank account at results thereof pertaining Lawyers Incorporating GLENWOOD L22 B224 44.4230 STEELTON (409) 724-7979 information (Tex. Civ. First Financial Bank NA to reported fraudulent and Service Company, at 211 PINECREST L 8 B 109 Respectfully submitted, Prac. & Rem. Code ξ for this purpose by unlawful use of account E. 7TH Street, Suite 620, 19. 2565 GOLIAD – NOTICE TO DEBTORS 123.001. 123.002); completing certain forms No. Austin, INCLUDES SHED 45. 1030 TRINIDAD AND CREDITORS Orgain, Bell & Tucker, L.L.P unlawful appropriating to do so and submitting 5566345970. TX 78701-3218, Phone: CARTWRIGHT L 4 B 47 PL D19 T 172 A P.O. Box 1751 of property (Tex. Civ. them to Valero. 12. Pro Vent further seeks 1-800-877-4833. certain documents and WILLIAMS THE STATE OF TEXAS Beaumont, TX 77704-1751 Prac. & Rem. Code ξ tangible things in the 15. The following persons 20. 3885 GOLIAD – .324 AC § (409) 838-6412 (telephone) 134.001, et seq.), and 9. Unbeknownst to Valero possession, custody, or are expected to have or Pro Vent, an unknown INCLUDES SHED (409) 838-6959 (facsimile) harmful access by control of Wells Fargo for interests adverse to Pro COUNTY OF JEFFERSON person was able to gain PENNOCK & POTTS L7 46. 1795 TULANE computer (Tex. Civ. the investigation of Vent in the anticipated access to the email of one BLK S GOLD HILL L8 B1 § /s/ John Seth Bullard Prac. & Rem. Code ξ potential claims by Pro suit, but their names, Pro Vent’s managers. This John Seth Bullard 143.001). Vent, namely: addresses, and phone 21. 3557 GRAND – RIGHT 47. 1230 WASHINGTON KENNETH W. HALEY, Texas Bar No. 24040601 unknown person then numbers cannot be used the manager’s email FRONT HOUSE ONLY - COMMERCIAL appointed Independent Email: [email protected] 5. This Court has personal a. All account applications ascertained through to impersonate him and NORTH PARK E154FT L18 ARLINGTON L 11 B 13 Executor of the Estate of ATTORNEYS FOR jurisdiction over the and other documents diligent inquiry: all of fraudulently told Valero 3555-57 GRAND 1230-1238 WASHINGTON RACHEL T. HALEY, PETITIONER, potential defendants, related to the opening or such individual persons that Pro Vent’s banking BLVD Deceased, Cause PRO VENT because the criminal and closing of account No. who individually or in information had changed 22. 4463 HARDING #122440 in Jefferson TECHNOLOGIES, LLC civil violations of 5566345970; concert controlled and and requested that all GLENWOOD L36 L37 B 48. 1475 WASHINGTON County, Texas, by the intentional fraud were b. All statements, reports made use of the Wells payments on Pro Vent’s Judge of the County Court Cause No. A-205142 or other documents Fargo account made the 218 - COMMERCIAL intentionally targeted at invoices be directed to of said County on January reflecting debits, credits, subject of this petition and ARLINGTON L8-9-10 B17 residents in the State of account No. 5566345970 IN THE DISTRICT withdrawals, charges, and fraudulently misdirected 23. 2205 HAZEL – REAR 15, 2020, hereby notifies Texas, namely Pro Vent’s held at Wells Fargo. This COURT OF deposits to or from payments intended for Pro GARAGE ONLY 49. 3995 USAN – all persons indebted to computer systems in unknown individual even JEFFERSON COUNTY, account No. 5566345970; Vent. AVERILL ALL L 1 & E1/2 INCLUDES CARPORT said estate to come Texas and this county, and completed a new banking c. All signature cards L 2 B 6 J W BULLOCK ABST 7 forward and make intentionally diverting information form, a copy IV. Prayer for Relief pertaining to account No. TR 23 PLAT B-3 5X150’ settlement, and those 58TH JUDICIAL money of which is attached 5566345970; 24. 2341 HAZEL – REAR 1/6 AC having claims against the DISTRICT located in Texas and hereto and submitted it to d. All documents WHEREFOR, PREMISES GARAGE APARTMENT estate to present them to intended to be paid to Valero. identifying the owners, CONSIDERED, Petitioner ONLY 50. 3845 WACO him, within the time IN RE: PRO VENT Petitioner in Jefferson Unfortunately, Valero paid holders, users, or Pro Vent Technologies, AVERILL L 8 E 12 ½’ L 9 PENDER L8 B6 prescribed by law, c/o TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. County, Texas. $410,413.28 to this authorized users of LLC, prays that this Rule B 19 2341-2343 HAZEL LAW OFFICE OF LAIRON fraudulent account before account No. 5566345970, 202 Petition be granted, W. DOWDEN, JR., PETITION FOR the issue was identified Boyd Meier 6. Under Texas Rule of including but not limited to that the relief sought attorney for said estate, at AUTHORIZATION TO and corrected. 25. 745-747 E. IRBY Boyd Meier Civil Procedure 202.2(b) any driver’s licenses, state herein be provided, that 1217 Nederland Avenue, CONDUCT RULE 202 UNIVERSITY PLACE 2ND Building Official (1), a Rule 202 petition identification cards, social the Court issue an order DEPOSITIONS 10. Pro Vent and Valero L13 B1 745 & 747 E IRBY City of Beaumont Nederland, Texas. may be filed in the court security cards, or other authorizing reported the matter to the 801 Main Street of a county where venue forms of identification Pro Vent to take Federal Bureau of 26. 3870 IRVING Beaumont, Texas 77701 WITNESS my hand this TO THE HONORABLE of the anticipated suit may submitted by the owners, depositions of Wells Investigation (FBI) and the JEF CHAISON 2ND (409) 880-3762 15th day of January, 2020. COURT: lie. holders, uses, or Fargo, and that the Court L16 B51 COMES NOW, Pro Vent Venue for this petition is Wells Fargo fraud authorized users of grant Petitioner all such LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR. Technologies, LLC proper in Jefferson County department. The FBI has account No. 5566345970; other and further relief, PUBLIC been unable to inform Pro 27. 2185 LELA State Bar #06072700 (“Pro Vent”), Petitioner under Section 15.002(a)(1) e. All checks, withdrawal both in equity and at law, Vent of any suspected to SILVER CITY L6 B13 NOTICE (409) 724-7979 herein, and makes this Of the Texas Civil Practice slips, deposit slips, and Application persons who may have wire which it may be justly verified Petition for and Remedies Code perpetrated the crimes, entitled. 28. 7175 LEWIS has been NOTICE TO DEBTORS Authorization to Conduct because a substantial part or electronic fund transfer AND CREDITORS citing the investigation requests and remittances BORLEY HTS L 12 B 10 made with the Rule 202 depositions of of the events that may being Respectfully submitted, Wells Fargo, N.A., and in give rise to the potential processed through Texas in an ongoing status. account No. 5566345970; 29. 7185 LEWIS THE STATE OF TEXAS support thereof shows as claims occurred in Orgain, Bell & Tucker, Wells Fargo has advised f. All documents reflecting BORLEY HTS L 13 B 10 Alcoholic § follows: Jefferson Pro Vent that it cannot L.L.P Beverage County. The potential or reporting any P.O. Box 1751 reveal any information complaints regarding 30. 7330 LEWIS Commission COUNTY OF JEFFERSON I. Identity of Petitioner defendants deliberately about the account, Beaumont, TX 77704-1751 BORLEY HTS L 8 B 12 § and Respondent attacked Pro Vent in potentially unlawful or (409) 838-6412 (telephone) whereabouts of the funds, fraudulent usage of for a WB Jefferson County, or identities of the account (409) 838-6959 (facsimile) License Permit KENNETH WAYNE HALEY, account No. 5566345970; 31. 4680 MADDOX 1. Petitioner Pro Vent unlawfully holders without a g. All documents reflecting LA SALLE L14 B5 by Fesio appointed Independent Technologies, LLC is a Accessed Pro Vent’s subpoena due banking /s/ John Seth Bullard or reporting any John Seth Bullard Wellness Executor of the Estate of Texas limited liability computer systems in privacy regulations. As complaints regarding 32. 2045 MAGNOLIA- TELEN LEE HALEY, company with its principal Jefferson County, and such, Texas Bar No. 24040601 Living Limited potentially unlawful or Email: [email protected] INCLUDES GARAGE Deceased, Cause #122441 place of business located intentionally diverted Without the aid of this fraudulent usage of any APARTMENT Liability in Jefferson County, Texas, in Beaumont, Jefferson monies Court ATTORNEYS FOR Wells Fargo banking PETITIONER, NORTH L8 & S2 FT-7 by the Judge of the County County, Texas. that were to be paid to In allowing Rule 202 Company to service by persons PRO VENT B 64 Court of said County on Pro Vent in Jefferson depositions, Pro Vent has holding, owning, having an be located at no legal mechanism to TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Jan. 23-29, 2020 THE EXAMINER 29 A

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Beaumont Foundation enhances Buckner’s mission to help children in need As it has every January for many years, the Beaumont Foundation of America present- ed a check for $62,400 to Buck- ner Children and Family Servic- es, part of nonprofit Buckner International, to assist children served through the foster care program. The amount is the first half of its pledged $124,800 donation per year, which will be used to purchase new clothing for Texas children in foster care served by Buckner. The check was presented by BFA to Buckner Southeast Texas staff at the Buckner Children’s Village, which provides campus foster homes for children and foster families in Beaumont. “The Beaumont Foundation’s annual donation is a wonderful way to start the new year,” said Laura May, the director of Buck- ner Children and Family Servic- es in Southeast Texas. “Their gift of new clothes to children in Beaumont Foundation of America Grants Director Carol Eddins (center) presents a check for $64,000 to Buckner Children and Family Services. foster care shows these kids that there are people who love and Each year, May joins other Buckner vides, the foundation fosters the devel- About Buckner support them – and being able to pro- staff and volunteers to take children in opment of knowledge, advances human International foster care shopping for their new welfare, nurtures individual creativity, vide that feeling is priceless.” Buckner International is a nonprofit Since 2007, BFA has contributed clothes. strengthens institutions and contributes “The Beaumont Foundation has to the well-being of the less-fortunate dedicated to transforming the lives of more than $1.5 million towards helping orphans, vulnerable children, families Buckner provide clothing for children helped bring smiles to the faces of vul- in society. The foundation believes its nerable children for 13 years, and for grantmaking is most effective when and senior adults in the United States living in foster care in Beaumont and and internationally. Founded in 1879 in throughout Texas. that, we are extremely grateful,” she focused on relatively few areas of said. work, combined with sufficient Dallas, today Buckner serves people Buckner offers foster care and adop- through a variety of programs designed tion services in Southeast Texas, North resources to make a measurable differ- About the ence. Through five program areas – to protect children and build strong Texas, Houston, Amarillo, Lubbock, families. These programs include fos- Midland, Longview, Lufkin and the Beaumont Foundation of America Children and Youth Programs, Educa- tion, Health Care, Social Services and ter care and adoption, family transition Rio Grande Valley. BFA’s annual dona- The Beaumont Foundation of Amer- programs, community-based family tion is distributed to families with fos- ica is committed to a broad continuum Foundation Initiated Grants – the foun- dation funds organizations and projects preservation programs and retirement ter children in these areas several times of giving across the United States. It services for senior adults. Buckner also a year to help them purchase new continues to seek grantmaking oppor- that provide services to underserved and disenfranchised populations with provides humanitarian aid and crisis clothing. The gift also provides new tunities that enrich the lives and relief to poverty-stricken children and clothes for children who have first enhance the futures of less fortunate the ultimate goal of improving quality of life. Learn more at BMTFoundation. families. Learn more and get involved entered the foster care system with few children and youth, families and the at Buckner.org. belongings to their name. elderly. Through the support it pro- com. 2 C LIVING THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020 Community Listings

Go wild Austin, celebrating the last day of high school in 1976. The graduating class The Kratt Brothers are coming to the heads for a popular pool hall and joins an with an all new impromptu keg party; however, star foot- stage show: Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Acti- ball player Randall “Pink” Floyd (Jason vate Creature Power! ) has promised to focus on the Join Martin and Chris live on stage championship game and abstain from Friday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m., as they acti- partying. Meanwhile, the incoming vate creature powers, share amazing ani- freshmen try to avoid being hazed by the mal “WOW facts,” and even face a seniors, most notably the sadistic bully comic villain. Enjoy the trek on this new Fred O’Bannion (Ben Affleck). From 5 – 7 p.m., this special after- for those enrolled with the Academic Wild Kratts adventure and help the Kratt Tickets for Classic Movie Night are hours event offers visitors a unique Success Conference. On Saturday, Jan. brothers bring the animals of the creature $5 and available at the Civic Center box opportunity to experience the museum 25, meet and get advice from fellow LU world to safety once again. office in advance, or at the door the day during twilight hours. Enjoy appetizers students, faculty and staff to start the Tickets start at $29 and can be pur- of the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. with and a glass of wine while taking in the semester prepared with study strategies chased online at Ticketmaster.com. The the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Jefferson museum’s atrium featuring breathtaking that work. Throughout the event, explore Julie Rogers Theatre is located at 765 Theatre is located at 345 Fannin St. in Navajo weavings, bronze sculptures by personal motivations and goals that will Pearl St., Beaumont. . Frederic Remington and Hermon Atkins ensure the next semester is a successful Classic Movie Night MacNeil, and Dorothy Doughty’s porce- one. Orange outing lain American birds. Discover the world- Lunch will be provided, and the first Relive the days of ditching class and Looking for a wickedly fun night out? renowned art collection on display in the 100 attendees will receive a free T-shirt. awkwardly navigating high school with Make plans now for the next Date Night Stark Museum’s galleries while listening The conference is from 10:30 a.m. – 1 Dazed and Confused at Classic Movie at the Museum on Saturday, Jan. 25, at to the sounds of Farewell Angelina and p.m. at the Setzer Center on Lamar Uni- Night at the on Friday, the Stark Museum of Art, and then fol- other selections from the Lutcher The- versity’s campus, 4405 Jimmy Simmons Jan. 24. low it up with a short walk to the Lutcher ater’s 40th Anniversary season. Blvd., Beaumont. This coming-of-age film follows the for a performance by Farewell Angelina. Continue the evening in downtown mayhem of group of rowdy teenagers in Orange and head over to the Lutcher Raising Hell Theater to watch Farewell Angelina live Boomtown Film and Music Festival at 7:30 p.m. Named after a haunting Bob and the Lamar University Department of Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all- Communication and Media will air a female country group with four power- special screening of Raise Hell: The house vocalists, dynamic and Molly Ivins Story. The documentary tells accomplished multi-instrumentalists. the story of one of the only female jour- Their stellar blend of heart-stopping har- nalists in a particularly prickly time in monies over blazing double violins and the political scene in Texas. has earned soaring praises for the With captivating story telling centered band. around Ivins’ ventures, the documentary Admission to Date Night at the Muse- reviews her remarkable accomplishments um is free. Tickets for Farewell Angelina of busting open scandals in the Texas are available starting at $30. The Stark political arena in the 1970s. Ivins Museum of Art is located at 712 Green changed what it meant to be a journalist, Ave., and the Lutcher is at 707 Main a working woman, and she did it with a Ave., Orange. sharp sense of humor and a bottle of whiskey. The free screening is scheduled Kickstart your semester for Monday, Jan. 27, at the Department Lamar University is looking to get the of Communications and Media building, spring semester started on the right foot Room 127, 801 E. Virginia St., Beaumont. Jan. 23-29, 2020 • THE EXAMINER LIVING 3 C Community Listings

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the docu- an Aging America on Tuesday, Jan. 28. levels and have lower health costs. safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges mentary begins at 7 p.m. During the one-hour seminar, partici- The diabetes education class will be for transportation. Petroleum Service pants will learn about financial strategies held at the Port Arthur Library, 4615 Corporation, which employs shore Public Service Workshop for caregivers of those living with Ninth Ave., Port Arthur, on Tuesday, Jan. tankermen who live at home and travel to Have you ever thought about running dementia. 28. various work sites, is hosting an informa- for office? Area Chambers of Commerce Alzheimer’s disease is an epidemic tional session about their Tankerman have teamed up to offer interested locals and more than 16 million Americans Career Academy on Wednesday, Jan. 29, a workshop into the basics of civic ser- provide unpaid care for people with from 2 – 3 p.m. vice. Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Mobi- Learn about the career opportunities The unique leadership program will loil will help answer questions about available with Petroleum Service for give participants an exceptional opportu- funding care and explain how to finan- U.S. Coast Guard-certified tankermen. nity to be introduced to, and gain a work- cially plan for dementia. Be prepared to The session will cover admission crite- ing knowledge of, the local political care for your loved ones and yourself. ria, tuition and fees, the training curricu- process. This program provides educa- Lunch will be provided for the 12 – 1 lum and schedule, salary and benefit tion on relevant issues and campaign p.m. event. A RSVP is required. Email information, job responsibilities and methods typically encountered or used in [email protected] or call (409) more. There’s no charge to attend. For political campaigns. Topics covered dur- 241-2852 to RSVP. more information visit http://tankerman- ing the event include – What it Means to jobs.com/tca/. be a Public Official, Filing Requirements Diabetes education and Laws on Campaigns, Working with Each Tuesday, from 12 – 1 p.m., the Be mindful the Media and Building a Strategy for Port Arthur Health Department hosts an Goodwill Industries of Southeast Tex- Campaign Success. educational class for those living with as and Southwest Louisiana, utilizing the The Public Service Candidate Work- diabetes. talents of their registered yoga teacher, shop is offered to the community at no Diabetes education has been shown to Michelle, is hosting A Course in Mind- cost. The workshop is scheduled for pay off but fewer than 60% of people fulness on Thursday, Jan. 30. Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. with diabetes have had any formal diabe- Learn about stress reduction tech- at the Southeast Texas Regional Planning tes education. Healthy People 2020 has Teaching tankermen niques, social awareness, self-awareness, Commission office, 2210 Eastex Free- made increasing that number a priority. the art of listening and self-care during way, Beaumont. Basic research has shown those who With a bountiful petroleum industry the course. Instruction begins at 10 a.m. have received proper education about the in Southeast Texas, demand is high for at Goodwill Industries 3445 Phelan Learn over lunch condition are more likely to take medica- those looking to join industry careers, Blvd., Beaumont. For additional infor- Mobiloil Credit Union is hosting tions as prescribed, control their blood such as tankermen. Tankermen are the mation, contact michelle@goodwillbmt. Lunch and Learn: Protecting Wealth for glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol individuals responsible for ensuring the org or call (409) 212-8354, ext. 106.

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BEAUMONT Marc McDonald Melanie Dishman Daniel Cornwell 409-838-8918 409-651-5996 409-861-5636 4 C LIVING THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020 2020 AAS award winners continued Last week, three of the four flower tomato -- appropriately named Apple winners of the All-America Selections Yellow. To me, they are shaped like a had red flowers. This week, seven of small bell pepper, but I wasn’t on the the 10 vegetable winners are tomatoes. naming committee. This variety grows Cucumber Green Light may be one to 5 feet tall, which isn’t too tall for of the best ever grown for making into tomatoes, but it will produce as many as pickles. Each plant can pro- 1,000 tomatoes on that vine. duce 40 spineless, pickle- That might not be enough sized (3- to 4-inch) fruits. for some people, but it This variety only produces would be a good start. female flowers that don’t Buffalosun and Chef’s need to be pollinated, so the Choice Bicolor both ripen fruit will be seedless. Grow with stripes of red, orange it on a trellis to grow lots of and yellow. They are both them in a small space. flattened beefsteak toma- Orange pumpkins are so toes, great for putting on a last decade. Blue Prince summer burger. Buffalosun pumpkins are a beautiful tomatoes weigh about 20 slate blue on the outside but ounces, and Bicolor toma- have a thick, orange flesh toes weigh about 8 ounces. on the inside. The 7- to Buffalosun is good for the 9-pound fruit produces a northeastern and southeast- nonstringy flesh that can be ern areas, while Chef’s baked in pie and squash Jeff Rugg Choice Bicolor is good for recipes. It grows fast for columnist the Great Plains. They both northern gardens, and it is show good disease resis- more disease-resis- tance and produce a tant than many oth- lot of fruit. er pumpkins. Celano is a Most watermel- A Greener View patio-type grape ons need hot, sunny weather, but Mam- tomato with a strong, bushy habit. At bo watermelons will produce 10-pound only 4 feet high and 2 feet wide, it will watermelons in cool, cloudy weather. It fit in most tomato cages, and it can be has a few seeds, but the flesh doesn’t grown in a large pot. These are very overripen very quickly, so they don’t sweet tomatoes that will encourage have to be harvested all at once. fresh eating right on the patio. Disease resistance and better yields The bright red and round Crokini are keys for these AAS-winning toma- tomatoes look like clusters of ripe cher- toes. Tomatoes can be indeterminate, ries, and they are almost as sweet. Pro- meaning they keep producing until the nounced “Crock-ini,” these plants will end of the season, or they can be deter- be producing tomatoes until late in the minate, meaning they produce all at season due to very high disease resis- once and then stop. Indeterminate tance. They are also very resistant to tomatoes are good for continued pro- cracking, which affects many cherry duction of fresh tomatoes, and determi- tomato varieties. This variety grows nate tomatoes are good for canning. best in the southeastern region of the The first five are indeterminate, and the country. last two are determinate. Last summer, I lost almost every Small, yellow, pear-shaped tomato tomato on my Roma-style plant due to varieties are a dime a dozen, but now blossom-end rot. Early Resilience is a we have a small, yellow, apple-shaped Roma-style tomato that is very resistant

to this problem. With a uniform matu- 12 ounces. rity, this tomato is excellent for can- Check the All-America Selections ning. website for current and past winner Late blight is a disease problem for information. You can’t go wrong plant- many tomato plants. Both of the parents ing AAS winners in your garden. Seeds of Galahad are resistant to the disease. for the winners are available in many Galahad is very resistant and high- catalogs and stores. Plants ready for yielding. It is a regional AAS winner transplanting are available at many gar- for the middle and western parts of the den centers at the appropriate time for country. The fruit are round and weigh planting in your area. Jan. 23-29, 2020 • THE EXAMINER LIVING 5 C Boxwoods There was a time that I would have in pairs to accentuate a garden gate or said that boxwoods were not one of entrance to a home. Even if you love my favorite plants, but not these days. an informal backyard, you can use a I thought of them as that trite little tight undulating row of dwarf box- row planted in front of every house on woods to add structure to plants inside the block as a hedge of no conse- the growing space. How about loos- quence –but not anymore. It has taken ing the plastic edging and using box- me years to realize just how woods to edge and define versatile the boxwood is, a garden? Boxwoods can how classic they are and visually soften sharp cor- just what they can accom- ners of your home or plish in the landscape. landscape. A row of box- They have a place in woods planted in contain- formal and informal yards. ers or a planter can What is joyful to me about become quite “sculptural” the common boxwood is when planted en masse. that they can be used to One of my favorite create shape in your yard. things ever is an outdoor They can be used to define ‘room.’ How fun to walk a space. Boxwoods can be through an arch into a planted closely together in hidden garden! How a row and perform as a wall exotic to have a little and create an outdoor space away from every- “room.” They are a super thing public. The plants rich green and stay green Joette Reger inside the room can be year-round. Talk about columnist dreamy and not at all what dependability. Sun or you have in the other semi-shade, the parts of your yard. boxwood doesn’t At the famous Viz- care. caya Home and Gar- All boxwoods are Garden Gate den in Miami you of the Buxus genus enter a garden just but you can find about 70 different full of orchids that dreams are made species and hundreds of cultivars. of. Create an unexpected outdoor Some of the boxwood options grow ‘room’ with closely planted rows of taller, while some are dwarf. Some boxwoods that will grow tall and keep have smaller leaves, making them out all but you and your special guests. boxwoods that is commonly found in material on pruning and care of box- easier to prune into shapes if you’re The Aggie Horticulture website has master gardener handbooks and is a woods. Martha Stewart even has an feeling your inner Edward Scis- some great articles on the boxwoods great reference if you want to do some on-line video on the subject. And for sorhands. used in our part of the world. Dr. D. boxwood pruning. The Arbor Day the ultimate reference don’t forget to Looking around at gardens, famous Welsh, professor and extension horti- Foundation also has tips on boxwoods check out the darkly romantic 1990 and not, you can see that the boxwood culturalist at Texas A&M has an arti- in its literature. In addition, garden- film called Edward Scissorhands. is super versatile. I’ve seen them used cle from March 2001 on pruning ingknowhow.com has great reference Happy Boxwood Day! 6 C LIVING THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020 In the heart of the city, find the heart of Tex-Mex ping makes a big difference.” Carlos Hernandez Sr. with the ‘Big Ol’ Burrito’ Carlito’s Mexican Restaurant Carlito’s features only the best ingredients offered on the market: Blue Diamond beans for its special refried bean recipe, yellow corn tortillas for In the heart of the enchiladas, TexJoy seasonings, and meat that’s city, find the heart of never frozen. true Tex-Mex: Carlito’s “We don’t even have a freezer here,” Carlos Mexican Restaurant. says. Always fresh, never “Everything is homemade. There is nothing pre- frozen, top-tier ingredi- cooked or prefabricated. We cook everything fresh ents combined with daily. I run on freshness. That’s one of our secrets. down-home hospitality We can say it’s fresh, and it tastes fresh.” that can only come from Lunch specials for just $6.99 and nightly spe- a mom-and-pop dream cials that include Burrito Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, makes Carlito’s Mexi- Enchilada Wednesdays… there’s a new special can Restaurant, quite simply put, the best Tex-Mex restaurant in these here parts. every day of the week. This, on top of everyday It’s worth the roughly 10-minute drive from any- Happy Hour, featuring 99-cent beer from 5 – 7 where in Beaumont, situated centrally to the hospital p.m., and $1.49 ’ritas. And, for those who really district, refinery and downtown. Coming from the want to put away some groceries, Carlito’s offers a north, south, east or west, Carlito’s cuisine gives Big Tex burrito – for free – for those able to eat the customers something worth spending a few extra whole thing in one sitting. Carlos warns that the minutes in the car. feat isn’t for the faint of heart – or the easily sati- From the beginning, Carlito’s appetizers are ated appetite. deserving an article of their own. The rich and “The Big Ol’ Burrito takes up the whole plate,” creamy cheeses mixed with a special blend of sea- Carlos said of a daintier option to Big Tex, which is sonings and spices transforms the raw ingredients still a whole lot of burrito. Filled to the brim with into an impressively savory queso that perfectly beef, beans, lettuce, tomato, rice and cheese, then coats their perfectly crisp homemade chips. topped with chile con queso or chili and cheese, the “We use name-brand cheeses like Velveeta and Big Ol’ Burrito definitely lives up to its name. “Big Land O’ Lakes, which is a higher grade cheese, for Tex will hang over the side of the plate.” the smooth, delicious chile con queso,” owner Car- Carlito’s offers an array of dishes for breakfast, los Hernandez Sr. says of the crowd favorite. Made lunch and dinner, and diners never have to wait for daily from a secret recipe held kept under close the down-home service customers have come to guard, the queso warms the palate for the decadent expect from Carlos’ management. delectables to follow. “I am a person who is conscious of my time, and “Where a lot of people use a simple cheddar for I’m not going to a place where I’m going to stand tacos, we use a creamier, smoother cheese, and that’s in line for an hour or an hour and 30 minutes to get the difference,” Carlos goes on to describe what a table,” Carlos says. “If they just drive two minutes makes his menu items so savory. “The cheese top- across town, there’s a good chance you can walk in

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That will be our suc- Dash and Ubereats. “Deliver Safe” cess,” Carlos Jr. sums up the legacy he packaging ensures that those who has helped his father build. “And, he order from Carlito’s never have to was right. worry about the possibility of food “He also wanted a family atmo- tampering while also benefitting from sphere where everyone felt welcomed, the added assurance that the folks at and I must say when you look out on Carlito’s have quality checked and the floor at breakfast, lunch and dinner approved the delivery’s accuracy. you see the diversity of our patrons Additionally, Carlito’s is able to and that’s because they feel wel- serve all your catering needs, seven comed.” days a week, from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Carlito’s Mexican Restaurant is Tasting parties and specials are avail- located at 890 Amarillo St. in Beau- able for parties as small as a couple mont, and is open Monday – Thursday, couples or as large as a few hundred. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 7 Tacos Mexicanos Call (409) 839-8011 to book. a.m. – 10 p.m.; closed on Sunday. The 2020 Crystal Ball There are numerous predictions of gloom and Recall, if you can, the dramatic drop in prices wine that looks promising based solely on the sig- doom circulating throughout the wine during the Great Recession. You might nificance of the stated appellation. With more gener- business these days. Much of the hand- also remember prices spiked quickly as ic appellations, picking good bargain wines is often wringing has been inspired by a couple of conditions improved. That will happen just a matter of dumb luck. business-insider reports that indicate a) again. After pulling together a case for evaluation, I we are in the midst of a wine glut and b) The other path some wineries will take immediately take it home and open every bottle. growth in wine consumption has stagnat- is tricky but doesn’t erode a winery’s After tasting each wine, I note the two or three that ed as millennials seem to be gravitating established price structure. That path stood out for me and return for a more serious toward other adult beverages, particularly involves rebranding some portion of the hard seltzer and craft beer. backed-up inventory. Don’t be surprised See WINE on page 8C Fear not; we’ve seen this play before. when you start seeing new labels abound Let me address the glut first. After decades in the $11.99 to $29.99 price range. You of consistent growth in consumption of can bet much of it will be repackaged 3% to 4% a year, growth was flat or down wines that typically sold for a much slightly, depending on who you listen to, higher price under the parent winery’s in 2019. That dip, combined with primary label. increased vineyard acreage (especially in Robert Whitney Snagging the bargains when shopping ), has left a considerable back- wine aficionado new labels with no established track log of inventory heading into 2020. record involves a little work. My favorite The ripple effect is undeni- approach is to visit a store that able. Grape growers, condi- does reasonably well with close- tioned to years of strong demand, outs – in my case, that is the were understandably concerned California grocery chain Trader that the 2019 harvest was a hard Wine Talk Joe’s – and assemble a case of sell. I would remind everyone Your food that this is the nature of farming. In my nearly 30 years as a wine journalist, I’ve seen made this cycle repeat itself more times than I can count. 5 Generations Serving Southeast Texas Since 1912 Everyone should chill. Wineries will do what they always do in this situation, and, over time, the glut your way will disappear, consumers will benefit from lower customize your order prices and demand will rebound next vintage. That’s my prediction. How will that happen? any way you want! First, many wineries will offer steep discounts on PATILLO’S their unsold inventory and blow it out the door. 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and other beverages is not much of a departure from the choices made by previous generations. Few young people start out with fine wine -- especially expensive fine wine – before experimenting with beer, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages. It has been my observation that young people gravitate toward wine as they get older, start families and begin to nest. And that, dear reader, is what I see in my crystal ball for the wine biz in the year 2020.

WINE increased competition. The wine industry is no stranger to competition and should be used to it by from page 7C now. Second, price is a factor. Wine prices have risen purchase before the wines I liked disappear, usually dramatically in recent years, and we’ve noticed. No never to be seen again. one should be surprised about resistance to ever This brings me to the issue of stagnation in con- more expensive wines. The solution to the glut, steep sumption. First, some of it is to be expected with the discounts and lower prices should melt away some introduction of new alcoholic beverages, such as of the price resistance wineries are seeing now. hard seltzer and hard cider, into the market. There is And finally, the notion that millennials prefer beer

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The poet’s sharp, yet subtle sense of Last November, I had the pleasure of humor make these poems even more attending poet Lupe Mendez’s readings enjoyable to read and powerful. The at both Lamar University and The Ave- poem “Advice On My First Night in the nue Coffee Shop in Port Neches (which, Kitchen at the Garden Restaurant” takes by the way, serves up some delicious readers into the dingy kitchen of a fan- lavender donuts). The Galveston cy restaurant. The speaker gives the native’s readings were so engaging, reader advice on how to survive as a vibrant and intriguing I had to pick up a new employee: The “hustle here,” steal copy of his new collection, a few bites of “brown pepper Why I Am Like Tequila. It did steak” once in awhile, but not disappoint! In his debut perhaps most importantly, to book, Mendez explores how always be “planning your poetry can indeed be like escape.” The secret to peace tequila: Fun with a certain in the kitchen is radio com- bite. promise: “One hour Tejano / Mendez weaves many of one hour Norteno / two hours his poems with sensuality Magic 102 Jams.” While and a rich sense of place. being light-hearted, the poem “Leftovers of Mermaids” also emerges as a critique of paints a vivid picture of Beaumont class. Always apparent is the Galveston beach and invites Book Beat difference between the cooks readers into the soft waves: and the patrons. The speaker “The foams / are leftovers of by Katherine instructs the listener to cut mermaids,” the speaker’s himself “flesh in the palm / mother tells him. Her advice Hoerth that becomes / the only long is to treat the waves with break.” He reminds us “they gentleness and respect, to jump over pay us to work / until the them, not to step on them, to let them lights go out.” Such work strives to “embrace you // in salty brown water.” dehumanize them, but in it, they look As the boy grows up, he learns that this for moments of humanity, beauty and advice also applies to how to treat a joy. woman, and he imagines the waves This kind of cultural critique gives “each time a cop would catch” him “on many of the poems their power. Some the beach” with his girl, “uncovering poems, such as “First Memory in 180 nakedness and sin.” Syllables,” deal with alcoholism, pov- The poem “Cada Manana in San erty, and child abuse. Others, such as Benito, TX” is also laced with a soft “Driving by the Old State Theater on sensuality. This poem, like many others Ama’s 79th Birthday,” explore racism in the book, incorporates code-switch- and the region’s complicated history. In ing, a linguistic technique that inter- this poem, the speaker takes us down mixes languages, and in Mendez’s case, memory lane with his mother to a time he intermixes English and Spanish to when “downtown Galveston” had “big, With worries that fester up traditional poem while the other half is reflect the language of his Mexican stark white black letter signs / colored In slicks of chapopote written entirely in footnotes. The foot- American family. Here, Mendez invites here, colored / there,” though the moth- notes mostly reference the poem’s readers into his Tia Maria’s “shotgun er explains with a smile how she used to The speaker reveals how, like a hur- Spanish words, but they also goad the house” in deep South Texas, the Rio “hide the girls” in her peacoat and ricane, you can’t exactly “prep for this reader for having to look them up. Like Grande Valley, where the speaker sneak them into theaters where they devastation,” and instead, he stands “in tequila, the speaker has “pencas” grow- spends his childhood summers “to col- wouldn’t be allowed because of their awe of the swells” of grief that cause ing out his body that “breath in / the lect … aguacates, the fresh cheeks of race. However, “their eyes/ their skins him to lose his footing and get swept sun.” Like tequila, he bleeds as society strawberries // and consejos, the size of are the same in the dark” when the away. When the weather clears, and the drinks him up. Like tequila, he makes dollar bills.” As a child, the speaker is movies begin to play. Perhaps the most speaker examines the aftermath of his men cry, fight and do all kinds of crazy blind to the “old poverty,” and instead, touching poems for me as a reader were unimaginable loss, he confesses how he things. Like tequila, his goal is to “plant is entranced by the girls in the neigh- the ones that explore infertility and mis- “cannot stand the sight // children, writ- a good seed” even when “his heart is borhood, “Olivia, or Emelda, Carmen / carriage. “Requiem for My Mijit@” ing their names in the gritty me” on the plucked” from hard work, discrimina- or Monica,” as he hopes one will walk begins with a metaphor: a father mourn- shores of the now-placid beach. tion and poverty. Mendez’s debut poet- with him “under the blossoms at night.” ing the loss of his unborn child becomes The poem “Why I’m Like Tequila” ry collection is a great read that infuses There’s a rich beauty here, of sensuali- the hurricane-battered beaches of is a perfect example of this certain cultural critique with humor, beauty ty, of family, and of place, but it’s set Galveston: “playfulness with a bite.” The form of and wit. I hope Mendez will return to against a backdrop of poverty and hard I am a barrier island, blown the poem is interesting and almost Southeast Texas to give more readings work. The poem closes with an image With tepid shores, snarky. Half of the poem is a sort of of his future books in the coming years! 10 C LIVING THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020 Readers question AARP article about spousal benefits

I’ve gotten quite a few emails from early?” AARP answered: “No.” But readers who have questions about an this comment from one reader echoed article on Social Security benefits for the thoughts of several others. He said, spouses that recently ran in an issue of “I thought if I took reduced retirement the AARP Bulletin. Some of benefits, my wife’s spousal you thought the answers they benefit also would be gave were incorrect. But they reduced.” were not. Let’s review some But the fact is a wife’s of them in today’s column. spousal rate is always based And one caveat before I on her husband’s full retire- go on: In order to avoid a lot ment age benefit, even if he of awkward “he/she” or took a reduced early retire- “him/her” pronouns, I am ment rate. And the percentage going to assume the person she gets depends only on her applying for spousal benefits age when she files. is a woman. Even though However, the rules are dif- Social Security rules are gen- ferent for widows, and may- der neutral, statistics show Tom Margenau be AARP should have point- that 95% of all spousal ben- columnist ed that out. If a guy takes efits are paid to wom- reduced retirement en. Having said that, benefits, that reduc- about 35%. And she is going to get now Jill’s widows rate is based on if you happen to be tion will carry over to around 35% of Jack’s $2,000 full Jack’s reduced retirement benefit of part of a married cou- Social Security his widow. retirement age rate. So she is going to $1,500. Because she is over age 66, her ple in which the wife Let’s follow this get about $700. widows rate is 100%. But again, it is earned more money and You example. Jack’s full Then, 20 years later, at age 82, Jack not 100% of Jack’s full retirement age than the husband, just retirement age rate is dies. (To keep my math and the exam- benefit. It is 100% of his reduced reverse gender references as you read $2,000. But he files at age 62 and starts ple simple, I’m not going to adjust the retirement rate of $1,500. So, normal- this column. getting a reduced rate of 75%, or rates for inflation or cost of living ly, I would tell you that Jill would get Anyway, one of the AARP ques- $1,500. His wife, Jill, files for spousal increases.) As I said, a widow’s rate IS 100% of Jack’s $1,500 benefit. But tions asked: “Will I get a smaller spou- benefits a couple of years later when affected by whether or not her husband there is one more little twist. There is a sal benefit because my husband retired she turns 62. At 62, the spousal rate is took reduced retirement benefits. So rule that says a widow over age 66

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after a meal in my small kitchen. to help will always be appropriate Guests who insist on helping by and appreciated, but please be gra- clearing the table and putting things cious enough to respect your host’s wherever there’s a bare spot on the response if they ask you to relax and counter only complicate and prolong let them handle it. the process. – Kitchen Cleanup I have one friend who totally gets my system, and I have no problem Dear Kitchen Cleanup: with her jumping in, but everyone You sound like a great host. All else makes it more chaotic. Dear Annie: and stuffed it in a coffee can. We lit So, dear guests, your sincere offers it up. It looked just like the Christ- See ANNIE on page 12C People who complain about giv- mas tree in the “Peanuts” comic ing gifts and not getting one in return strip. We had a great Christmas and should remember an old saying: If many laughs over the years about you are giving something and expect- our little tree. ing something in return, then it is not My greatest gift was the last photo giving; it is business. of my wife. Although she was – Good Ol’ Saying extremely sick, she sat up Dear Good Ol’ Saying: and smiled. It now sits on my desk and I look at it May our readers find every day and smile. It’s a the pleasure in giving to great way to start a day. others without expecting – Greatest Gift something in return. That good feeling in and of Dear Greatest Gift: itself is a gift. I am very sorry about Dear Annie: the loss of your wife. What a touching and beau- A writer asked about tiful way to honor and 4465 Thomas Lane giving a gift to someone remember her. It sounds who has everything. We $379,900 Beaumont, TX 77706 like you had a true love 4 BR / 4 BA / 2 CAR GARAGE / 3,150 SF think of gift-giving as with a true artist. Making expensive and impressive. a Christmas tree out of a It’s not. The best gift can coffee can – I love it. Classic Traditional Garden Home in sought after Thomas Park. This warm and inviting be some small trinket that Annie Lane advice columnist Thank you for sharing home has been completely updated with slate and wood floors. The kitchen has granite brings back a happy mem- your letter. I hope that it ory that you shared with a counter tops and stainless appliance package. Formal living and dining rooms are great inspires others to cherish for entertaining. Invite family and friends over for movie night in your very own theater person or persons. the memories they make with their We spent one Christmas on a loved ones while they are here on room. The yard is manicured and spacious. Enjoy the neighborhood pool and tennis small foreign island. The only thing earth. court. This home is move in ready for your family. open on Christmas Eve was a small 7-Eleven store. We made the spend- Dear Annie: ing limit $5. It’s hard to find any- Can you stand one more letter albert nolen thing for that amount, even in a about guests helping with the clean- 7-Eleven. 409.656.5100 up after a meal? I do appreciate the 6470 Phelan Blvd. | Beaumont,TX One gift was a small set of Christ- offer of assistance, but I have my mas tree lights. Back at the motel, own efficient method for cleaning up americanrealestate.com my wife broke off a small branch 12 C LIVING THE EXAMINER • Jan.No. 23-29, 0119 2020

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ANNIE is the definition of a chip off the old block. addressing it and said she just won’t go to the When my daughter returned from the party, she annual party any more. from page 11C said she had a nice time but that her gift was not This isn’t OK with me. I am Mom. I am sup- well-received. Apparently, a few of the ladies posed to protect my kids and stand up for them, but that your guests have to do is to enjoy themselves were making fun of it. my daughter doesn’t want me to, and I want to and relax. According to my daughter, everyone was ask- respect her wishes. However, it’s harder than I I’m glad that you acknowledged and appreci- ing whose it was, but my daughter didn’t speak thought, and I feel like I really should stick up for ated their offer to help, but you were clear that you up. At the time, we laughed about it and didn’t her. do not need their help and just want them to relax. really think of it as a big deal, until six months Annie, should I ignore my daughter’s wishes What a lovely evening. later. and confront my ex-mother-in-law about the regift- Dear Annie: My daughter comes home from a visit with the ing (with the receipt from the store), or should I ex-in-laws and tells me that my ex-mother-in-law, just let it go? Every December, my ex-mother-in-law orga- and a few other family members, figured out that – Feeling Useless in CT nizes a holiday party for all of the women from the gift from the party was from my daughter, and, her side of the family. It’s a fancy dinner, and they while at a family gathering in front of everyone, Dear Feeling Useless in CT: have a $15 Secret Santa gift exchange. came right out and accused my daughter of “regift- Wanting to protect our children and stand up for As a rule, all attendees must be 16, and my ing” her gift. them is a natural motherly instinct. But the real gift daughter was thrilled that she was able to attend They had the audacity to accuse her of picking you can give your daughter is to help her develop for the first time. She asked that I bring her to an random stuff from her own bedroom, wrapping her own ability to protect herself and stand up for upscale gift store so she could buy (with her own them up and regifting them. The whole family herself. Encourage your daughter to talk with your money, I might add) a really nice gift. joined in and made a joke of it, and my daughter ex-mother-in-law about how her accusations of After hours of browsing, she wound up pur- was crushed and extremely embarrassed. “regifting” were hurtful. I doubt your ex-mother- chasing an array of lovely smaller gifts, which My daughter put a ton of thought and effort into in-law would have participated in the teasing if she totaled slightly more than $15. She came home her gifts and really felt that whoever got it would knew that her granddaughter would be so pained. and wrapped it so beautifully; she was so proud of love them. Instead, she was humiliated and shamed If your ex-mother-in-law is still nasty about it herself as she headed off to the party with her into not wanting to be around that side of her fam- to your daughter, remind your daughter that she present in hand. I couldn’t help but think about ily anymore. knows in her heart that she did the right thing. It’s how much she reminds me of my ex-mother-in- Clearly, my ex-mother-in-law is in the wrong, her reaction to others, not what they say or do, law, who is also very artistic and crafty and takes and I desperately want to give her a piece of my that’s important and how she’ll find self-esteem great pride in her gift-giving as well. My daughter mind. But my daughter has forbidden me from and peace of mind. Jan. 23-29, 2020 • THE EXAMINER LIVING 13 C would cause heart stoppage in a short amount of time.” The Gazette also noted the wide news coverage given two weeks before Stacy’s death to a woman arrested in York, South Find the 7 words to match the 7 clues. The numbers in parentheses represent the number Carolina, for putting eye drops in her of letters in each solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all the letter husband’s water, causing a seizure and combinations will be necessary to complete the puzzle. People with issues cardiac arrest. A Gaston County grand Police in Wichita Falls, Texas, say jury on Jan. 6 additionally indicted they responded to a report on Jan. 5 Hunsucker on charges of insurance that Christopher Ragsdale choked and fraud. headbutted his unnamed girlfriend after she complained about his odorous Precocious gas. “She told Christopher that his fart The father of a 3-year-old girl in smelled horrible and he got mad and Guilin, China, is paying the price for grabbed her by the hair and pulled her his toddler’s creative expression. On to the ground,” the Associated Press Nov. 24, the man, identified only as quoted the arrest affidavit. The Mr. Zhao, his wife and daughter visited altercation took place at a friend’s an Audi dealership, Oddity Central house, and that friend called police. reported. As the adults looked around, Ragsdale was held on $10,000. the bored girl scratched “artwork” into 10 automobiles, including one valued Questionable judgment at more than $140,000. The dealership Four Amish men pleaded guilty in sued the father for $28,400 over the Gladwin County (Michigan) District damage caused. Eventually, Mr. Zhao Court on Jan. 8 to charges stemming and the dealership settled on a payment from an earlier incident in Beaverton of $10,000. Township. According to the Midland Daily News, deputies from the Gladwin Act of desperation County Sheriff’s office responded on After Dona Maria Schiave failed her Dec. 29 to a call from a concerned driver’s license test three times in the motorist who observed the four men Novo Mutum Parana district of Brazil, tossing empty beer cans from the horse her son, Heitor Marcio Schiave, 43, and buggy they were riding in. When decided to take matters into his own deputies pulled them over, they gave hands. On Dec. 10, he donned a stuffed bogus ages and would not confirm bra, long skirt and makeup and showed their names, authorities said, yet the up at the State Department of Traffic, men appeared to be inebriated, and a claiming to be his mother, ready to take search of the buggy turned up empty the test again. Aline Mendoca, the alcohol containers along with unopened examiner, became suspicious and ones. Levei Mast, 20; Andrew Zook, summoned the military police. “I 19; Joseph Miller, 20; and Joseph thought she was drunk at first,” she Troyer, 19, each paid a $700 fine and told globo.com. “When I realized that $150 in court costs. They have yet to the student was actually a man, I face the bishop. decided to proceed normally” and wait for officers. “I think he pitied his Next, on ‘dateline’ mother for failing three times.” Schiave Colleagues of 35-year-old paramedic was arrested for fraudulent Joshua Lee Hunsucker told investigators misrepresentation and released; he may in Mount Holly, North Carolina, they face a fine. were surprised at how quickly he had another girlfriend following the death The way the world works of his wife in September 2018. And Kari and Dustin Drees bought their when Stacy Robinson Hunsucker’s first home In Atlanta’s Buckhead mother shared her suspicions, pointing district in December and shortly to the $200,000 in life insurance Joshua thereafter left on vacation to visit had collected, agents of the North family. While they were gone, an alarm Carolina Department of Insurance went off, and friends reported nothing began an investigation that led to was amiss, but when the Dreeses Joshua Hunsucker’s arrest on Dec. 19, returned home, they discovered an charged with first-degree murder for uninvited visitor had moved in: a poisoning his wife with Visine, squirrel. The animal had apparently according to prosecutors. Stacy fallen down the chimney and become Hunsucker, 32 at her death, had trapped inside, where it did a lot of suffered from heart problems, the damage -- defecating, scratching floors, Gaston Gazette reported, and a test of chewing baseboards and building a her blood revealed tetrahydrozoline, a nest in the couch. No worries, the chemical found in eye drops and nasal couple thought: “This is why you have sprays, at levels 30 to 40 times the homeowner’s insurance,” Kari told the recommended dose, an amount Associated Press. Not so fast: The insurance fraud attorney Jordan Green couple’s insurance “explicitly stated” it told the court would have had “a Solutions on page 15C dramatic effect on her heart, which See WEIRD on page 14A 14 C LIVING THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020 WEIRD Bright idea • Fill the cells in such a way that each row, from page 13C Firefighters in Las Vegas discovered what they say is an illegal, homemade gas station in • • column and 3x3 subsquare has digits 1-9. Puzzle 1 (Hard, difficulty• Some digits rating are already 0.67) given as clues. Puzzle 2 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.58) doesn’t cover damage done by rodents, and a a backyard on Jan. 7. The setup comprised two SuYoogi games do(www.yoogi.com)ku squirrel is a rodent. 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Odis Latham, 47, and Russell Sparks, 48, of illegal in the city,” Las Vegas Fire and Rescue 1 No. Puzzle — Hard Columbus, Mississippi, were arrested on Jan. wrote on social media, “it is a hazard to 1 7 3 8 5 2 8 6 after they allegedly hatched a cockamamie neighbors (and) first responders who may scheme to “win” the lottery, WLBT reported. respond there for an emergency, like a fire.” The two arrived at the Mississippi Lottery 6 8 4 3 9 7 5 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating Puzzle 1 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.67) Puzzle 2 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.58) Corp. in Flowood and presented a losing and believe it is part of a scheme to purchase $100,000 ticket upon which they had glued the gasoline with stolen credit cards and stash the 6 2 5 9 7 1 winning numbers, according to authorities. fuel in storage containers at private homes. Flowood police arrested the pair, who were 56 3 4 7 1 9 8 63 4 9 5 charged with conspiracy to commit a felony and uttering a counterfeit instrument over Wait, what? 8 7 1 7 4 6 3 $1,000. They were held without bond. 6 9 7 4 2 7 8 Finally. Lizard owners who want to dress Entrepreneurial spirit like their reptilian pets have a source for 1 7 3 8 5 2 8 trendy looks: Fashion Brand Company of Los 3 9 1 2 3 5 4 Mike Parrish of Woodfin, North Carolina, is Angeles has been making clothes for lizards making fantasy a reality with a “Lord of the for a while, but now you can MATCH your 5 9 6 82 4 3 9 71 5 8 6 Rings” hobbit home he’s building to offer onPuzzle bearded 1 (Hard, dragon. difficulty The ratingcurrent 0.67) collection, Puzzle 2 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.58) Airbnb. “I’m not just a casual fan. I’m a huge according to OK Whatever, includes velvet 6 2 5 9 7 1 fan,” Parrish said as he guided WLOS through jumpsuits and Western fringe jackets that the 800-square-foot “Unexpected Journey,” come with6 a tiny white cowboy1 hat. The 9 85 3 4 6 7 4 3 9 5 built 90% underground with one bedroom, one clothes are handmade and go for up to $125 – bathroom, a kitchen and round doorways

and that8 doesn’t 7 include 1 whatever you order 2 No. Puzzle — Medium 7 4 6 3 crafted by local woodworker John Fenwick. for yourself. Founder Penelope Gazin says the 6 9 7 4 2 7 8 “What we want is to just have an area where ideas1 “come to me 7 in my dreams,” 3 adding 8 that 5 2 8 people can come and bring their kids and just lizards need clothes because “their bodies are 3 9 1 2 3 5 4 leave with an unforgettable experience,” disgusting and should be covered up.” (Gazin Parrish said. The home should be ready to rent 6 8 4 3 9 7 5 doesn’t own a lizard herself; “I dislike lizards,” Puzzle5 3 (Medium, 9 difficulty rating2 0.49) Puzzle 4 (Medium, 1difficulty rating 8 0.45) 6 in February or March; Parrish and his wife she admits.) have not set a per-night rate yet. 6 2 5 9 7 1 7 4 2 8 6 3 7 5 3 4 7 3 9 5 Zach Hill 9 4 7 6 3 4 5 2 By John Deering 6 9 7 4 2 7 8 2 6 5 2 3 and John Newcombe 3 9 1 2 3 5 4 9 5 6 7 5 1 5 9 2 Puzzle 3 (Medium, 1difficulty rating 8 0.49) 6 Puzzle 4 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.45) 6 3 8 9 6 7 9 3 7 45 26 2 98 8 4 6 3 7

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Remember Los Alamos – and the Skyview Motel Su•do•ku When the Skyview Motel opened in boutique hotel. The Solutions 1959 it had everything going for it. success of their endeav- Perched atop a scenic five-acre knoll or changed both the Puzzles on page 14C overlooking the bustle of north/south motel and the walking- traffic on California Highway 101, the distance town of Los motel – with its distinctive yellow sign Alamos. PuzzleHard 1 (Hard, — difficulty Puzzle rating No. 0.67) 1 Puzzle 2 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.58) Puzzle 3 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.49) – offered an ideal respite for weary One the most sig- 3 2 6 8 4 5 1 7 9 8 1 9 6 3 4 5 2 7 7 4 1 2 5 6 3 9 8 travelers. 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Its 33 rooms faced landscaped alcoves and 8 7 4 2 3 6 9 1 5 2 8 1 7 6 9 3 5 4 4 8 2 7 6 3 9 5 1 onto a communal parking lot. group-friendly fire pits. 5 3 9 1 8 4 2 6 7 5 7 3 1 4 8 2 9 6 5 1 7 8 4 9 2 6 3 The first time I stayed at the Sky- The effect when you view in the late 1990s, I found its fro- arrive is instantaneous, But the real impact of the Skyview’s Puzzle 4 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.45) zen-in-time atmosphere both in the reduction of reincarnation has been its ability to 8 4 5 1 2 6 3 7 9 as appealing as its mod- noise and the atmosphere attract visitors to the northern end of the 6 9 3 7 4 5 8 1 2 est rates. It felt light- travel of conviviality the spaces valley andPuzzle the 1 (Hard, town difficulty of Los rating Alamos. 0.67) PuzzleMedium 2 (Medium, — difficultyPuzzle rating No. 0.58) 2 Puzzle 3 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.49) years away from the and inspire. 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2 B ENTERTAINMENT THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020 Fourth annual Junior League Dancing With the Stars Cha cha for a cause

Jimmy Simmons and Mattie Beaver Jillian Fertig and Jason Bird Andrew Victores and Ashley Fisher Danita Fierce and Logan Sherlock

Larry Spears Jr. and Jennifer Burch Ronald Risinger and Maureen Winchell Shannon Allen and Belinda George Justin Huff and ate Carroll By Chad Cooper the Stars of Southeast Texas’ three years ing Ashland’s Affirming Arts Studio, ing areas through community projects that Entertainment Editor ago,” said Anna Papa, who is co-chairing Beaumont ISD Dance Magnet, Bonnie focus on self-esteem for youth, parenting the fourth year with Lauren Thieme. “She Cokinos School of Dance, City Dance skills and promoting healthy lifestyles. Historians claim that the first proof of saw that other Junior Leagues were doing Center, Dance Attitudes, Exygon Health In addition to the event, the Junior dance came from 9,000-year-old cave it and she felt there was a need for us to and Fitness, Horizons Dance-Tumble- League is partnering with the city of paintings located in India. Dancing along add a second fundraiser beside Main Cheer and iRule Dance. Beaumont to present Classic Movie Night with rituals were essential factors in devel- Street Market. Her and three others creat- At the end of the night, the trophy will on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Jefferson Theatre opment of early civilization. ed our event from scratch – all from a be awarded to the couple with the most with the Disney classic “The Princess and As dance developed through history, dream and need to further funds to non- votes as each dollar raised is worth one the Frog” at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. particular styles like the Tango (1890, profit organizations in our area.” vote through ticket sales and table spon- Partial proceeds will benefit the Junior Argentina), Foxtrot (1914, New York) and Get ready to dance the night away at sorships. If that wasn’t enough fun, a League of Beaumont, and all attendees the Cha Cha (1947, Cuba) were invented the fourth annual DWTS on March 6, as panel of judges along with each member will have the opportunity to vote for a star as ballroom dancers began to glide across the Beaumont Civic Center will be trans- of the audience will decide on which couple by allocating a portion of their hardwood dance floors around the world. formed with performances from 16 of the couple is voted Fan Favorite. ticket price to their favorite dancing pair. It was 2005 when ABC aired the first community’s best and brightest featuring Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. and the “We don’t just funnel funds into one “Dancing With the Stars” competition, local stars Kate Carroll and Justin Huff, show begins at 7 p.m. Donations, tickets specific area in our community,” said which features a celebrity paired with a Dr. Shannon Allen and Dr. Belinda and sponsorship opportunities are avail- Papa. “We as a group work directly with professional dancer. Some 28 seasons lat- George, Mattie Beaver and Dr. Jimmy able online at bidpal.net/DWTS- a lot of groups in our area, along with er, it remains one of the most popular Simmons, Danita Fierce and Logan Sher- SETX2020. General admission seats are Community Assisted Fund Grants, which shows in America. lock, Jillian Fertig and Jason Byrd, Ashley $25 and dinner tickets are $150. Sponsor- we issue grants based on immediate The Junior League of Beaumont, com- Fisher and Dr. Andrew Victores, Jennifer ship levels start at $500. needs.” prised of a diverse group of women with Burch and Larry Spears Jr., and Maureen These dancing duos promise an eve- Papa, who owns Tanglz Color Studio the common desire to make Beaumont a Winchell and Dr. Ronald Risinger, who ning of entertainment while also raising in Beaumont, has been involved with better place to live, created their own ver- will compete for the coveted Mirrorball funds for the Junior League of Beaumont, Junior League for four years. sion of the competition show as a second Trolphy. whose primary mission is to promote vol- “I get to work with women every day fundraiser. Each pair will perform dances choreo- unteerism and develop the potential of at the hair salon, so the opportunity to “Corey Gilfoil was the chair of the graphed by professional instructors from women by supporting the community. The work with women in a charitable way was inaugural ‘Junior League Dancing With premier dance studios in the area, includ- League supports Beaumont and surround- the next right step for me.” Jan. 23-29, 2020 • THE EXAMINER ENTERTAINMENT 3 B More Oscar woes than woos MOVIES Cinemark Tinseltown 15 Oscar nomina- actress Issa Rae 3855 IH 10 South, Beaumont, TX In the tions were tweeted out after (800) 326-3264 ext. 1188 announced this the nominations Dark past week and were announced, Movie times for Friday, Jan. 24 with Melanie they were so pre- “Congratulations to dictable – and so all those men,” (in Bad Boys for Life NEW Dishman disappointing. the Best Director R 2 hrs 4 mins The snubs, the category). 1:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 10:00pm omissions, and, Sadly, “The 11:25am 2:30pm 5:30pm 8:30pm even some of the nominees were baf- Farewell” was fling. I’m still shaking my head at some overlooked in every The Gentlemen NEW of the oversights. Recognizing movies category, a com- R 1 hr 53 mins without their directors, and no female plete shutout, 11:10am 2:00pm 4:50pm 7:40pm directors at that. Glaring snubs in some including its star 10:30pm of the acting categories. It’s hard to work Awkwafina in the up much enthusiasm for the upcoming Best Actress cate- Dolittle event on Feb. 9. gory. The biggest PG 1 hr 46 mins In light of that, my first prediction is snub in the acting 11:30am 12:50pm 2:05pm 3:25pm this will be one of the lowest rated shows categories, and the 4:40pm 6:05pm 7:15pm 8:40pm in Oscar history. One serious mistake one I cannot com- 9:50pm was overlooking “Spirit” in the Best prehend, is no nom- Song category. Written for “The Lion ination for Jennifer 1917 King” by Beyonce, if nominated, she Lopez for “Hus- R 1 hr 59 mins would have most likely performed the tlers” in the Best 1:05pm 4:05pm 7:05pm 10:05pm song live on the show. As Julia Robert’s Supporting Actress character in “Pretty Woman” put it so category. Her The Turning NEW succinctly, “Big mistake. Big. Huge.” reviews were raves PG-13 1 hr 35 mins In fact, if it weren’t for Brad Pitt’s and she’s been 12:15pm 2:45pm 5:15pm 7:45pm nomination in the Best Supporting Actor nominated for other 10:15pm category for “Once Upon a Time in Hol- awards for this per- lywood…” Oscar might be in danger of formance. Many, Jumanji: The Next losing its female audience all together, so including me, Level egregious were the snubs for women this thought she was a PG-13 2 hrs 5 mins year. shoo in for a nomi- 1:20pm 4:20pm 7:20pm 10:25pm The biggest sting is Greta Gerwig nation – and proba- The Farewell, starring Awkwafina, was snubbed in many cateogries being overlooked in the Best Director bly the win. But, Little Women category for her exquisite remake of the the fifth spot went De Niro can commiserate with Eddie PG 2 hrs 15 mins classic, “Little Women.” Every aspect of to Kathy Bates for “Richard Jewell.” No Murphy who did not make into the top 12:45pm 3:55pm 7:10pm 10:20pm the film was wonderfully fashioned from one saw that one coming, least of all five for “Dolemite” is My Name.” This her vision. She’s already proved her Lopez. was supposed to be Murphy’s big come- Star Wars: The Rise of directing skills with “Lady Bird,” and Another miss was Lupita Nyong’o for dy comeback, but Oscar disagreed. They Skywalker she more than deserved a nod for this. “Us,” in the Best Actress category. While can cry in their cups with Taron Egerton PG-13 2 hrs 22 mins The second overlook in this category this was not on my Top 10 list, I cannot who did a spot-on Elton John in “Rock- 11:55am 3:15pm 6:35pm 9:55pm was Lulu Wang for “The Farewell.” As deny that her performance was great and etman,” the music biopic of the year. a nomination for her would not have Many saw a two-peat with Rami Malek’s Just Mercy surprised me. And, if by now you win last year for “Bohemian Rhapsody” PG-13 2 hrs 16 mins are not seeing a pattern in these based on the life of Queen’s Freddie 12:20pm 3:35pm 6:50pm 10:10pm omissions, then look again. Oscar Mercury. has taken a giant step backwards Finally, this is one that caused a huge Frozen 2 this year, compared to two years gasp. “Frozen 2,” the most successful PG 1 hr 44 mins ago. animated movie of all time based on 11:15am This is the most male-dominated, earnings failed to earn a nod in the Best colorless slate of nominees in recent Animated Movie category. I barely rec- Like A Boss memory. Cynthia Erivo for “Harri- ognized any of the five that were. I can’t R 1 hr 23 mins et” is the only person of color nomi- even offer a guess as to how that hap- 12:25pm 2:45pm 5:05pm 7:25pm nated in any acting category and pened, but freezing it out of the competi- 9:45pm that is inexcusable. But there were tion was dumb. Really dumb. some significant snubs for the guys, It’s going to be hard to make some Underwater too. Most pundits expressed outrage predictions since some of the ones I PG-13 1 hr 35 mins that Robert De Niro was not nomi- would have chosen aren’t even repre- 1:55pm 4:25pm 6:55pm 9:25pm nated for “The Irishman,” but inex- sented here. Not to be dramatic. Oh, I plicably his co-stars – both of them might as well – it’s cast a pall over one of Spies In Disguise – were nominated in the Supporting my favorite events. I’ll have to rethink PG 1 hr 42 mins Actor category. Al Pacino and Joe my predictions, which I will share at a 12:30pm 3:10pm 9:15pm Pesci will probably cancel each oth- later date. But first I’m going to write er out, but it was great to see Pesci some of these folks a sympathy card for Disco Raja (Telugu get the nod. I thought he was one of the truly sorry job the Motion Picture with English subtitles) NEW the best things about the Martin Academy of Arts and Sciences did this 2 hrs 24 mins Scorsese movie. year. 5:55pm 4 B ENTERTAINMENT THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020 Opening the doors for a cure For the cure… J. Wilson’s, which is Mike Albanese, Sunni and Jared week. Both young ladies will be at the Adams Broadway (Mineola), Joane normally closed on Mondays, opened Bishop, Sky and James Bray, Moni- Symphony Belle Ball on Feb. 8. See Amacker (Houston), Judy Bonnette their doors last Monday for a wonder- ca and Jimmy Broussard, Gina and you there! McCullough (Friendswood), Wanda ful, worthy fundraiser “BAR-B-Cure” Colby Crenshaw, Stacey and Casey Birthday bash… Jimmie Jackson McCustion Nepveux, Mary Ann dinner and spirits benefitting the MD Crenshaw, Stephanie and celebrated the big 75th Parker, Sue Zanna, Collins Reed, Anderson Cancer Center. Once again, Bernie Daleo, Tracey ad birthday with a bang! She Carol Dyson Trousdale (North Caro- the hosts with the most Camille and Jim Giliam, Gillian and started on Monday with lina) and Louise Markley Wynne Chris Ohmstede chaired this amazing Will Jenkins, Amy and lunch with her son Bruce (Houston). Local pals toasting the hon- and much needed event. Pit master Patrick Maloney, Ayna and his family; dinner on oree were Judy Arnold, Marie Ban- Brad Klein, assisted by Gerald Far- and John Pat Parsons, Tuesday; and breakfast with do, Suzette Broussard, Martha ha, smoked delicious chicken and bris- Dynasy and Lan Phelan, family again on Wednes- Bruce, Linda Bullard, Diane Coffey, ket for two days that resulted in some Nicole and Jeremy Saba, day. Her B-day blowout Marty Craig, Celia Crittenden, of the best barbecue in the area. Fan- Odile and Marco Silva, was hosted by Amy Jack- Susannah Cronin, Pat Daleo, Julie tastic friends of the chairs, Nicole and Michele and Mitchell son at Bando’s with high Funchess, Carolyn Gautreaux, Alli- Smith, Bonnie and Rob tea with family and lifetime son Gilbert, Marilyn Grippon, Lucy Tortorice, Jenny and Jay friends. Guests from around Hood, Susan Kent, Mary Ledyard, Tortorice, and Candice Out & the country attended while Paula Lovoi, Sydney Matthews, Bar- JOIN and Brent Walters, were the biggest surprise was her bara McNeill, Charlene Moorer, US @ all on the host committee. About hubby Bruce’s sister, Camille Mouton, Kay Nichols, Sally FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Enjoying the delectable din- Amanda Jackson Nichols, Barbara Quinn, Ellen Rien- ner were Pat Klein, Vanes- with Hochenedel, who flew in stra, Regina Rogers, LaJean Rous- 5PM -10PM sa Broussard, Susan and from Seattle. Other family set, Mary Russell, Jenna Shell, Julie Tell them you are there to Jordan Reese, John Hawa, Albert Nolen members attending were Shell, Kathy Sibley, Lois Snider, support the Fire Museum Betty and Hal Clarke, Kit Emily Hawthorn (San Suzy Stockart, Kate Trott, Diane of Texas and a portion Ohmstede, Iris and Jerry Antonio), Jennifer Hough- Walker, Brenda White, June White- of all proceeds Nathan to name a few. Hopefully this ton (Austin), Sheila Jackson (New Dennis, Louise Williams, Charlotte will go to help will be a yearly location for this fund- Braunfels), Vaughan Ploeger and Williamson, Anne Winslow and Bar- support our many raiser! Elizabeth Royce of Houston. Also bara Young. What a wonderful way to Oops... Precious Flower Belles Fin- attending were classmates from Beau- celebrate another trip around the sun! programs! ley Audilet and Meredith Matheny mont High Class of 1963 (some friend- Everything is coming up roses… 112 GATEWAY were inadvertently left off the list of ships going back to kindergarten) BEAUMONT, TX young ladies at the Tea Party last including Judy Oxford Black, Ann See NOLEN on page 10C

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Ayna Parsons and Blaine Ochoa NOLEN Candles and cakes… Birthday wishes to Molly Moore, Mark from page 4C Screen, Nicole Fertitta, Sammi Germer, Pam Chance, Jennifer Beaumont Community Players (BCP) opened their 2020 Season to Condon, Jimmy Holmes, Pat rave reviews with “Driving Miss Dubea, Charlie Wiggins, Lindsay Daisy.” The production that spans Wortham, Kelly Coker, Ashley four decades will be performed in the Crooks, Julian Nunez, Celia Mess- intimate Jerry McMillan Studio The- er, Katherine Tatum, Anne Hill, atre at the Betty Greenberg Center for Jenny Palermo, Jennifer Byrd, Performing Arts and is directed by Paul Romero and Jacob Bundick. Executive Director John Manfredi. Until the next RSVP! Jan. 23-29, 2020 • THE EXAMINER ENTERTAINMENT 11 B

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Hot Hearts has become widely known as Students can expect a high-energy week- the premiere event for students in Southeast end on the level of many mainstream events Texas. A two-day event featuring dynamic held in larger cities, with professional pro- student communicators and music at Ford duction values in sound, lighting and video. Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. Hot Hearts is also known for combining the 25. Since the very beginning, the aim of messages of the most effective student com- Hot Hearts has been to impact the lives of municators with performances from some of students with the gospel message. Because the most popular Christian music artists. Hot Hearts is led and organized by men and Scheduled to perform are Hollyn, Tenth women who are passionate about working Avenue North with guest speakers Joseph with students, the event is geared toward a Sojourner, Micah Tyler and Ben Stuart. younger crowd and strives to connect with Registration fee is $45 online at hot- students in relevant ways. hearts.org.

WILD KRATTS LIVE Julie Rogers Theatre, Beaumont • Friday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Help the Kratt brothers save the as they activate fan-favorite Creature day with Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Ac- Power Suits and go “off to the creature tivate Creature Power, a new the- rescue.” With the help of the Wild Kratts atrical stage show based on the team – and audience members – they hit animated television series confront a comic villain and help bring “Wild Kratts” Martin and Chris Kratt, the creatures of the animal world to zoologists by training and stars of the safety once again. Experience live on Emmy-nominated show, engage the stage the infectious excitement and audience in a classic Wild Kratts story. inspiring quests that make Wild Kratts The event is scheduled for the Julie Rog- so popular with kids and their families. ers Theatre (765 Pearl) in downtown Tickets start at $29 and can be pur- Beaumont on Friday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 chased online at ticketmaster.com or at p.m. the venue. The brothers keep all ages entertained Jan. 23-29, 2020 • THE EXAMINER ENTERTAINMENT 13 B Farewell Angelina Lutcher Theater, Orange • Saturday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina, shine, and most of all, creating moments every night with the the female country group that impresses with four powerhouse country music fans they love so much. The relationship they vocalists, dynamic and accomplished multi-instru- share with their fans won them the fan-voted “Hot Seat” spot of mentalists with longtime friends Nicole Witt, Andrea Young, Lisa the Taste of Country 2017 “RISERS” program by over 20,000 Torres and Ashley Gearing, will perform at the Lutcher Theater votes. (707 W. Main) in downtown Orange on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 Before the show, patrons are invited to attend “Date Night at p.m. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased online at lutcher. the Museum” from 5-7 p.m. This special after-hours event offers org. visitors a unique opportunity to experience the Stark Museum of Named among ’s “New Artists You Need To Art during twilight hours. Enjoy appetizers and wine while tak- Know,” Farewell Angelina has opened shows for the likes of ing in the museum’s atrium featuring breathtaking Navajo Weav- Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Jake Owen, Billy Currington and ings, bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington and Hermon Maroon 5. Atkins MacNeil, and Dorothy Doughty’s porcelain American birds. Farewell Angelina’s chemistry lives in watching each other Admission to this event is free.

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Visit www.theexaminer.com or call 409-832-1400 to find out more about the Examiner online. 14 B ENTERTAINMENT THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020 Ford Arena, Beaumont • April 11, 7 p.m. Bernie Alan Sailor Mouth THURSDAY 23 Sawdust Saloon – Beaumont Panorama Music House – Lake (409) 730-7490 Charles, La Blake Sticker (337) 602-6343 5 Under Golf – Beaumont Cory Green & Michael Bowen (409) 232-0205 The Rodair Roadhouse – Port Arthur LA Roxx (409) 736-2102 Mikko Live @ Wayne Dylan Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La Tradewinds Tavern @ (800) 854-7263 MCM Eleganté – Beaumont Hayden Helms & Ty Soileau (409) 842-3600 Dylan’s – Port Arthur (409) 722-1600 SATURDAY 25 Britt Godwin & Company The Human Circuit, Jake Hollier MacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont Collin Delome & Bronco Jr. Neches Brewing Company – Port The Logon Café – Beaumont (409) 866-2288 (409) 833-6950 Neches Pug Johnson (409) 237-5700 Mid Life Crisis The Grill – Beaumont MacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont (409) 866-0039 The Blends (409) 866-2288 Larry’s French Market – Groves Dani Lacour (409) 293-3022 The Rodair Roadhouse – Port Arthur Bryce Shaver (409) 736-2102 The Grill – Beaumont Crossroads (409) 866-0039 Luke’s – Nederland Big Jimmy (409) 729-2665 Larry’s French Market – Groves Caleb Williams & April Weaver Danish rock act Volbeat will headline the “Rewind, Replay, Rebound World Tour,” (409) 293-3022 Madison’s – Beaumont which plays Beaumont’s Ford Arena on Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at Mark Reeves & Twisted X (409) 924-9777 Gator Lounge @ $36 and are available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com or the box Bron Burbank Luke’s – Nederland Delta Downs – Vinton, La Unkle Nothin, Bad House, office (5115 I-10 South). Grammy nominated Volbeat is touring in support of their (409) 729-2665 (337) 589-7441 Blackwater Revival seventh record, Rewind, Replay, Rebound, which features the singles “Parasite,” Texas Rose Saloon – Beaumont “Leviathan,” “Last Day Under the Sun” and “Die to Live.” Other popular titles from Tricky Dickies Brad Brinkley (409) 833-3900 the Volbeat collection are “Fallen,” “Heaven Nor Hell,” “A Warrior’s Call,” “Still Count- Mi Casa – Orange Jack Daniels @ (409) 886-9801 L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Twisted Throttle ing,” “The Hangman’s Body Count,” “The Devil’s Bleeding Crown” and “Black Rose.” Charles, La Red Tailz – Beaumont Also on this tour is popular band Clutch and The Picturebooks. Monty Banks (337) 395-7777 (281) 684-0033 “We can’t wait to get back to the States and bring a full, headline-length Volbeat Ember Grille & Wine Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Casey Courville Pop Gun show to our U.S. fans,” said a released statement by the band, “and we’re beyond Charles, La L Bar @ Dylan’s – Port Arthur ecstatic to have our great friends in Clutch and our new friends in The Picturebooks (337) 395-7777 L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake (409) 722-1600 joining us for the ride. We will see you very, very soon.” Charles, La The Fuse (337) 395-7777 Alligator Blue Rush Lounge @ The Rodair Roadhouse – Port Arthur Jamie Bergeron The Fuse SUNDAY 26 Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La Monty Banks (409) 736-2102 Charlie’s Bar – Winnie Rush Lounge @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La (337) 508-7777 Ember Grille & Wine Bar @ (409) 296-1096 (337) 508-7777 Alex Rozell L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Cajun Harmony Madison’s – Beaumont Mark Reeves & Twisted X Instant Classics Charles, La Neches Brewing Company – Port (409) 924-9777 Gator Lounge @ Instant Classics Blue Martini @ (337) 395-7777 Neches Black Bird Band Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La (409) 237-5700 Delta Downs – Vinton, La Blue Martini @ Jeff. Co. Dance Club – Nederland (337) 508-7777 (337) 589-7441 Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La (409) 727-0013 The Fuse (337) 508-7777 Rush Lounge @ Chris Miller Ronnie Fregia Larry’s French Market – Groves Tricky Dickies Josh Taylor Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La The Kadillacs Rikenjak’s – Lake Charles, La (409) 293-3022 Jack Daniels @ Rush Lounge @ (337) 602-6635 (337) 508-7777 L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake The Lone Wolf @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La Isle of Capri – Lake Charles, La (337) 508-7777 Logan Soileau & The Cards Charles, La Instant Classics (337) 226-2054 Colby Latiolais & Ambush Brick & Barley – Orange (337) 395-7777 Mikko Live @ Blue Martini @ Zydecane (409) 330-4345 Charlie Wayne Band Rikenjak’s – Lake Charles, La Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La Casey Courville Panorama Music House – Lake (337) 602-663 (800) 854-7263 (337) 508-7777 Reagan Woodside & Axle Wisor L Bar @ Charles, La Rikenjaks South Street – Vidor L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake (337) 602-6343 MONDAY 27 FRIDAY 24 Junior Gordon Band (409) 233-2058 Charles, La The Lone Wolf @ (337) 395-7777 The River Katz Bryce Shaver High Street Band Isle of Capri – Lake Charles, La Donovan Bourque Rikenjak’s – Lake Charles, La 5 Under Golf – Beaumont MacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont (337) 226-2054 Texas Ave. Tavern – Bridge City Monty Banks (337) 602-6635 (409) 232-0205 (409) 866-2288 (409) 792-5117 Ember Grille & Wine Bar @ The Karma L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake LA Roxx Tim Burge Reagan Woodside & Axle Wisor Rikenjak’s – Lake Charles, La Charles, La Mikko Live @ Max Flynn Band The Grill – Beaumont Madison’s – Beaumont (337) 602-6635 Honky Tonk Texas – Silsbee (337) 395-7777 Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La (409) 866-0039 (409) 924-9777 (409) 386-1995 (800) 854-7263 Jan. 23-29, 2020 • THE EXAMINER ENTERTAINMENT 15 B BLUES TRAVELER UPCOMING HOUSTON CONCERTS L'auberge Casino Resort, Lake Charles • Saturday, March 21 Jan. 23 Feb. 5 Feb. 16 Queensryche @ House of Blues Hayley Kiyoko @ Revention Center William Shatner @ Arena Theatre Lettuce @ Warehouse Live Sleeping With Sirens @ White Oak Feb. 6 Feb. 17 Music Hall Periphery @ House of Blues Amber Liu @ House of Blues Jan. 24 Feb. 7 Feb. 18 Roddy Rich @ Warehouse Live Big Head Todd & The Monsters @ Silversun Pickups @ House of Blues Biz Markie @ House of Blues House of Blues Feb. 20 Jan. 26 Feb. 8 BJ Thomas @ Dosey Doe (Wood- Tribal Seeds @ Warehouse Live @ House of Blues lands) Jauz @ Stereo Live Highly Suspect @ Revention Center Jan. 27 Eric Nam @ House of Blues Feb. 21 American Authors @ Warehouse Live Thrice @ House of Blues Feb. 9 Tori Kelly @ Revention Center Jan. 29 Collin Raye @ Dosey Doe (Wood- Buckcherry @ Warehouse Live Y&T @ Warehouse Live lands) Feb. 22 Jan. 30 Feb. 12 Moe Bandy & Janie Fricke @ Dosey Armin Van Buuren @ Revention Cen- Dermot Kennedy @ Revention Cen- Doe (Woodlands) ter ter Rex Orange County @ Revention Blac Youngsta @ Scout Bar (Clear Center Jan. 31 Lake) Con Funk Shun @ Arena Theatre Sullivan King @ Stereo Live Young Dolph @ House of Blues Eric Johnson @ House of Blues Feb. 14 Borgore @ Stereo Live Grace Potter @ House of Blues Feb. 1 Lane 8 @ Stereo Live Feb. 24 Celine Dion @ Stryper @ Warehouse Live Pepper @ White Oak Music Hall Chaka Khan @ Arena Theatre Saint Motel @ House of Blues Feb. 15 Feb. 25 Mickey Avalon @ Scout Bar (Clear Chris Lane @ House of Blues Joseph @ House of Blues Lake) Xavier Omär @ Warehouse Live L’Auberge Casino Resort in nearby Lake Charles, La., announced that blues- Mercy Me @ Toyota Center Tracy Lawrence @ Arena Theatre Feb. 26 Feb. 4 Tesla @ House of Blues rock band Blues Traveler will perform Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets for The Glorious Sons @ Warehouse Live Whiskey Myers @ Revention Center this 21 and older show are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Known for their improvisational live shows with popular hits like “Run-Around,” “Hook,” “But Biz Markie – Jan. 24 House of Blues – hob.com Anyway,” “Conquer Me,” “Carolina Blues” and “Most Precarious,” the group formed $7.50-$15, all ages 7 p.m. in 1998 as part of a revival of the extended jamming style of ‘60s and ‘70s groups. After being signed in 1990, lead singer and harmonica player John Popper was The lovable Biz Markie, who gave us the fun songs like “Just a seriously injured in a car accident and was unable to perform for months, but Friend” and “Vapors,” will perform a DJ set at the House of Blues. Biz started his career in 1986 as a beat-boxer and reached was to return to the stage months later and pick up where he left off. For more mainstream success with his debut track “Make the Music With information, view lakecharles.com. Your Mouth, Biz.”

Lone Star All-Stars Austin McCarter Wale – Jan. 26 Rush Lounge @ Dylan’s – Port Arthur House of Blues – hob.com Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La (409) 722-1600 $25, all ages, 7 p.m. (337) 508-7777 Grammy-nominated rapper Wale returns with his newest Blake Broussard album “Wow… That’s Crazy,” which features the hit single TUESDAY 28 Rush Lounge @ “On Chill.” Popular songs include “Chillin,” “That Way,” “Lotus Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La Flower Bomb,” “Bag of Money” and “.” Did you know Bryce Shaver (337) 508-7777 that Wale is a wrestling superfan? Tradewinds Tavern @ MCM Eleganté – Beaumont WEDNESDAY 29 (409) 842-3600 Y&T – Jan. 29 Wayne Dylan Warehouse Live – warehouselive.com Tradewinds Tavern @ $10-$25, all ages, 7 p.m. MCM Eleganté – Beaumont (409) 842-3600 Originally known as Yesterday & Today, rock act Y&T formed in 1974 and this version of the band features Tim Burge original singer . "" MacKenzie’s Pub - Beaumont remains as the band's most widely recognized song, live music | no cover (409) 866-2288 along with "Mean Streak," "Contagious," "Rescue Me” and great drinks | always a good time "Lipstick & Leather.” Corey Landry 02-01 THE BUDDY SYSTEM Rush Lounge @ Eric Johnson – Jan. 31 02-07 PUG JOHNSON Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La House of Blues – hob.com (337) 508-7777 $25-$117, all ages, 7 p.m. 02-08 MORGAN MITCHUM Orphan Annie Grammy winner Eric Johnson is one of the top Blue Martini @ players in the world. The 65-year-old native of Austin is Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La known for his acoustic, lap steel, resonator, and bass plus (337) 508-7777 he is an accomplished and vocalist. His 1990 hit Fridays: 8 pm - midnight “Cliffs of Dover” has become a classic. Saturdays: 9 pm - 1 am 16 B ENTERTAINMENT THE EXAMINER • Jan. 23-29, 2020

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