Court Approves Over $500K for Pavement Reimbursment for New Housing Subdivision SEE PAGE 10 a by Sue Hawthorne Paving Costs

Anahuac National Bank 801 South Ross Sterling (409) 267-3106 • www.anbank.net A Family of Community Banks East Chambers County Bank Winnie, TX 77665 (409) 296-2265 • www.eastccbank.net Serving Southeast Texas Barbers Hill Bank Eagle Drive & (Inside HEB) Independently Owned and Operated with Locations Mont Belvieu, TX 77580 across Chambers and Liberty County! (281) 385-6455 • www.bhbank.net Hardin Bank Hardin, TX 77561 (936) 298-2265 • www.hardinbank.net The Progress Serving Chambers County Since 1908 Wednesday • February 26, 2020 • www.theanahuacprogress.com • Volume 111 - No. 31 • 75¢ VOTE Court approves over $500k for pavement reimbursment for new housing subdivision SEE PAGE 10 A By Sue Hawthorne paving costs. The reimbursement will begin receive $3 million in ad valorem taxes from Contributing Writer when 76 homes are completed and are on that subdivision’s homeowners. Anahuac the tax roll. ISD is expected to receive $7.9 million, INSIDE Chambers County Commissioners Court The reimbursement is for the first section with $2.3 million expected for Trinity Bay approved an Economic Development – once the next section begins, they may Conservation District. Around Town 2A Agreement February 11 with Dutton Lake present another Economic Development “The development will be very beneficial Obituary notices 4A LLC regarding the new Cypress Point sub- Agreement to the court. to all of the taxing entities in that area,” Local News 5A division near White’s Park. West Chambers County Economic added Precinct 4 Commissioner Billy Business Directrory 9A Under the terms of the agreement, the Development Director B. J. Simon told the Combs. Classiﬁ eds 10A county will reimburse Dutton Lake LLC court that in the 10 years following the $506,994 for 65 percent of the subdivision build-out, Chambers County is expected to COMMISSIONERS COURT- 10A FISHING Boy Scout troop delivers over 1,100 Joint Primary Election REPORT pounds of food Winnie pantry What is on the ballot? Texas City Early Voting is still going on GOOD. 57 degrees. and you can go to any county Redfish are good over polling place to vote. Early Voting shell reefs and wells on ends this Friday, Feb. 28. Polling live shrimp. Flounder are hours are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. fair on live shrimp or You will be casting your votes minnow around the jet- on an electronic touch screen for ties. Speckled trout are the following candidates and good along the shoreline Propositions that are on the 2020 on mullet or shrimp. Joint Primary Election. Black drum are good on Remember during Primary elec- crankbaits. tions you vote by party (Republican or Democrat). Freeport Remember this election is vital FAIR. 60-62 degrees. for you to cast your vote for local Water clarity is good. candidates as only one candidate Water temperatures are per party can be on the November on the rise, and fishing ballot. There are several positions has been great in the back with multiple candidates. Let your lakes and marshes. Black voice be heard and get out and drum are good on crank- VOTE! Election day will be held baits. Redfish will be on Tues. March 3. found along the flats and Contributed photo are best on shrimp. Republican Party ballot: PCT 1 Speckled trout are also Members of Troop & Pack #39 delivered over 1,100 pounds of non-perishable food items recently to the St. good on shrimp. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Winnie. Shown in the front are Oren Vandiver, Colton Craigen and Ryan PRESIDENT: Sheepshead are good on Garza. In the next row are Jacob Bronson, Braxton Sarver, Marcus Dunn, Assistant Scout Master Ben Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente shrimp and will be Ackelson and Pantry representative Sonia Barron. Also pictured are Ryan’s mother, Mya Walker Oren’s mother, Cub Master Leigh Bronson, baby Kiara and Theresa Hodges. Guerra migrating to the bays and Matthew John Matern jetties to spawn. The Boy Scout Troop & Pack #39 recently made a Chambers County and on Facebook, as well as Bob Ely flounder are good around large food delivery to the St. Vincent DePaul going door-to-door. Next, the Scouts went back Zoltan G. Istvan the bridge on mullet. Food pantry in Winnie. to the persons they contacted to pick up their Donald J. Trump (Incumbent) The boys first made posters telling about their Joe Walsh MOVIE food drive and distributed the info around east BOY SCOUTS-5A Bill Weld UNITED STATES SENATOR: Virgil Bierschwale AMDD looks at taking down Mark Yancey John Cornyn (Incumbent) Dwayne Stovall dilapidated structure on Fahring Street John Anthony Castro

By Sue Hawthorne the city. UNITED STATES Contributing Writer The board also discussed a dilapidated struc- REPRESENTATIVE, ture on Fahring Street that has been submitted by DISTRICT 36 The Anahuac Municipal Development District City of Anahuac Code Enforcement officer Brian Babin (Incumbent) board discussed the mural planned for the City Deanne Broussard for demolition. AMDD has RJ Boatman of Anahuac ground storage tank during its drafted a Memorandum of Agreement to submit February 18 meeting. The mural created by to Mid Chambers County Ministerial Alliance RAILROAD COMMISSIONER Anahuac resident Toby Haynes will grace the and Oak Island – Double Bayou Volunteer Fire Ryan Sitton south side of the tank, but its installation has Department, both of whom has worked to demol- James “Jim” Wright Beautiful been delayed until March due to cooler than nor- ish other dilapidated structures in the city. mal temperatures. The board spoke of the uptick recently in sales CHIEF JUSTICE, SUPREME day in the The board discussed seeking another image tax received by the district, going from about COURT design from the community to install on the $8,000 per month to an average of about $12,000 Nathan Hecht north side of the tank. Attorney Richard Baker per month. In a related issue, the board looked neighbor also suggested that the AMDD look at painting hood some of the city facilities in an effort to beautify AMDD -5A BALLOTS - 2A

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St. James UMC is holding their 3rd Annual Women’s Facebook@Wesley King Jr. for Chambers County Sheriff Conference on March 7, 2020 at White’s Park Community www.wesleykingforsheriff.com Political Ad by Wesley King, Jr. Building. There is a $20 Registration Fee For more information contact: Tanisha Watch 281-793- 8428 or Kimberlee Techeria 281-513-0991. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT Continued from front page SAVE THE DATE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, DEMOCRATIC PARTY: Steven Miears PLACE 6 Jane Bland PRESIDENT: JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL Save the date for the 2020 Chambers John K. Delaney APPEALS, PLACE 9 County Youth Livestock Auction! JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, Bernie Sanders Brandon Birmingham PLACE 7 Robby Wells We hope to see you at the White Jeff Boyd Marianne Williamson STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 4 Memorial Park Arena May 2, 2020! Cory Booker Jay Stilleburg JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, Andrew Yang Thank you for PLACE 8 Michael R. 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POL. ADV. PD. FOR BY BRIAN HAWTHORNE The Progress for the record Wednesday • February 26, 2020 3A Patti L. Chambers County Jail Log Henry From the Oﬃ ce of Sheriﬀ Brian Hawthorne District clerk Passports he following persons were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail. T Individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. M-F 8 am -11 am Note that not all persons allegedly charged committed the crime in Chambers County, & 1pm - 4pm only perhaps arrested in Chambers County on outstanding warrant(s) or for violating the 409-267-2432 law while in Chambers County. CHAMBERS COUNTY MOHAMED RASLAN, was to $2500 but less than $30K. MOESHA SHUNTA JAIL LOG arrested for possession of marijua- THOMPSON, was arrested on a na less than 2 oz. CHRISTIAN TYLER COOPER, warrant for possession of marijua- Chambers County Feb 14– Feb. 22, 2020 NICOLE DIANNE was arrested on a warrant for theft na. MARSHALL, was arrested for of property greater than and or County On FEBRUARY 14, the fol- MTRP: theft and FTA: criminal equal to $100 but less than $750. On FEBRUARY 22, the following individuals were arrested trespass. lowing individuals were arrested Commissioner for: MALCOLM DEWITT JONES for: MATTHEWS CHRISTIAN III, On FEBRUARY 17, the fol- III, was arrested for tamper and or PCT. 1 was arrested for possession of a lowing individuals were arrested fabricate with physical evidence RUDY SALAZAR JR., was controlled substance PG2 less than for: and money laundering greater than arrested on a warrant for driving 1 gram. and or equal to $1500 but less than while intoxicated. REBECCA LYNN SMESNY, JOHN KEITH EDWARDS JR., $20K. ELLIS THOMAS TATUM, was Jimmy was arrested for resist arrest search was arrested for criminal trespass. arrested for possession of con- or transport and public intoxica- MICHAEL JAY SYNAGAL, trolled substance PG2 greater than tion. JASMINE RENEE SMITH, was was arrested on warrants for theft or equal to 4 grams but less than arrested for assault causing bodily of property greater than and or 400 grams, possession of a con- Gore On FEBRUARY 15, the fol- injury family. equal to $100 but less than $750, trolled substance PG3 less than 28 lowing individuals were arrested grand theft motor vehicle and programs and possession of marijuana for: JOSUE EMANUEL CRUZ, was bation violation. less than 2oz. 409-296-8250 ASHLEY ANN ROBINS, was arrested for tamper and or fabricate arrested for public intoxication. with physical evidence and posses- ERICK WAYNE COLBERT, TAMMY THERESA STABLER, APRIL NATASHA CHAPPELL, sion of marijuana less than 2 oz. was arrested on warrants for CPF: was arrested for possession of a DEFINITIONS: was arrested for assault causing assault causing bodily injury and controlled substance PG1 greater BF: bodily injury family violence. JORGE GARCIA, was arrested AC: assault causing bodily injury. than and or equal to 1 gram but BOND FORFEITURE JUSTICE CHEVALIER, was for driving while intoxicated. less than 4 grams, unlawful pos- MTRP: arrested for display fictitious BENJAMIN BAUCH, was session of a firearm by felon and MOTION TO REVOKE license plate. TOPEKA ELAINE COATES, arrested on a warrant for assault unauthorized use of vehicle. PROBATION was arrested on a warrant for crim- causing bodily injury. AOSS: ALLISON CLAIRE inal mischief. DAVID VERA, was arrested on AFFIDAVIT OF MARSHALL, was arrested for On FEBRUARY 20, the fol- a warrant for FTA: theft $100 - SURETY SURRENDER possession of a controlled sub- On FEBRUARY 18, the following individuals were arrested $750, additional charges for: pos- IND: stance greater than or equal to 4 lowing individuals were arrested for: session of a controlled substance INDICTMENT grams but less than 200 grams, for: PG1 greater than and or equal to 4 E/C: possession of a controlled sub- COLTON TREY YBARRA, was OSCAR ZUNIGA, was arrested grams but less than 200 grams, EMERGENCY stance PG2 greater than or equal to arrested on a warrant for FTA: on a warrant for MTRP: manufac- unlawful possession of a firearm CAPIAS 1 gram but less than 4 grams, false possession of marijuana. turing and or delivery of a con- by felon and possession of a con- drug test, possession of a con- JESSICA DUQUE MARTIN, trolled substance PG1 greater than trolled substance PG3 less than 28 trolled substance PG3 less than 28 was arrested on a warrant for IND: and or equal to 1 gram but less grams. grams, possess dangerous drug, assault family and or household than 4 grams. possession of marijuana less than 2 member. CHARLES AKINDELE oz. and possession and or delivery DENISE MICHELLE AMANDA RENE ROBINSON, AROGBONLO, was arrested for of drug paraphernalia. CASSADAY, was arrested for pos- was arrested on a warrants for PV: possession of marijuana less than 2 session of marijuana 2 oz. possession of a controlled sub- oz. JOHNATHON SPEARS, was ELTON LYNN MCCRAY, was stance PG1 greater than and or arrested on warrants for: theft arrested for driving while license equal to 1 gram but less than 4 JASON WAYNE On behalf of our family greater than or equal to $20k but invalid. gram, OOC: possession of a con- SCHEXSNAIDER, was arrested less than $500K and theft of prop- SADEGH RAZAVI, was arrest- trolled substance X 3, OOC: pos- on a warrant for assault causing we would like to offer a sincere erty greater than and or equal to ed for money laundering greater session of marijuana. bodily injury. thank you to all of our Advertisers, $100K but less than $750K. than and or equal to $2500 but less DARRYL LEO BARINGER, than 30K and unlawful carrying On FEBRUARY 21, the fol- CAFFERY SIMPSON, was Subscribers & Readers for was arrested for public intoxica- weapon. lowing individuals were arrested arrested on warrants for BF: pos- supporting their tion. GABRIEL ALEXANDER for: session of a controlled substance STONER, was arrested for driving PG2 greater than and or equal to 1 HOMETOWN CLAYTON SAVAGE, was while intoxicated 2nd offense. NORMA LETICIA gram but less than 4 grams, pos- arrested for evading arrest, fail to LANDEROS, was arrested for session of marijuana less than 2 NEWS SOURCE! identify giving false and or ficti- MARCOS ANTONIO driving while intoxicated. oz, possession of a dangerous drug tious info. and public intoxication. VILLARREAL, was arrested on a and duty on striking fixture. warrant for: AOSS: possession of a JOSHUA KALANI ROMOLO, On FEBRUARY 16, the fol- controlled substance PG1 greater was arrested for public intoxica- DIONE EVANS TIJANI, was lowing individuals were arrested than and or equal to 4 gram but tion. arrested on a warrant for BF: driv- ASK about for: less than 200 grams. ing while license invalid. DERWIN PITRE, was arrested JAMES EDWARD FOWLER, PHILLIP JOSEPH LATINO, on a warrant for BF: possession of KELVIN LAMONT our was arrested for driving while was arrested for driving while a controlled substance PG1 less COLEMAN, was arrested for pos- intoxicated. intoxicated. than 1 gram. session of a controlled substance BUTTON CARLEI MARIE PORTER, was PG1 less than 1 gram. arrested for possession of marijua- CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL LIAM PATRICK PHELAN, was KODIE BAILEY, was arrested na less than 2 oz. HERRICK, was arrested on a war- arrested for driving while intoxi- for driving while intoxicated with ADs! rant for theft of property greater cated. a child and warrant for assault TERESA MARIE LOPEZ, was than and or equal to $750 but less family violence. arrested for possession of a con- than $2500. ALEXANDER MICHAEL trolled substance PG1 less than 1 CROSBIE, was arrested for pos- DON ROLAND gram, driving while intoxicated 2nd PAUL DANIEL DILLE, was session of marijuana less than 2 RITTENHOUSE, was arrested for 409-267-6131 and driving while license invalid. arrested on a warrant for theft of oz. driving while intoxicated. property greater than and or equal Strange but True Thought for the Day: Check Out By Samantha Weaver “People who have no weaknesses are terrible; there our NEW Website! * It was American journalist, is no way of taking advantage of them.” author and humorist Don theanahuacprogress.com - Anatole France Find us on Marquis who made the following sage observation: “Procrastination is the art of (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. 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The word itself is derived from [email protected] the Algonquian word for wolf. © 2020 All Rights Reserved Protected by copyright and any reproduction is prohibited with- (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. out express written consent of the publisher The Progress 4A Wednesday February 26, 2020 lifestyles The Postscript HOROSCOPES By Carrie Classon ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 “An Awful Lot of Cheese” Aries, you are seeking success but are frustrated by a Libra, you’re all revved up and ready to go but really lack of results. Explore some new ways to approach your have no solid destination. Don’t fret. Some inspiration will My husband, Peter, likes goals, and your mood can improve. soon come to you and guide your path. buying in bulk. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Peter hates paying shipping Taurus, sometimes the road you are traveling on has an Pay attention to all of the small details, as they help com- fees. He never wants to run unexpected detour. Rather than get frustrated by the situa- plete the bigger picture, Scorpio. This involves dotting out of anything and he loves a tion, enjoy the new scenery that comes along the way. every “i” and crossing every “t.” Follow up on all loose bargain. This is why we buy GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 ends. coffee in enormous bags, Gemini, the more research you do, the more secure you SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 crackers by the case, nuts and will feel with your decisions. You may have to delve a little Sagittarius, express how you are feeling, even if all of raisins ten pounds at a time, further into a decision in the days to come. your beliefs aren’t popular with everyone. Don’t worry; rice in 20-pound bags, and CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 there are many people who are in your corner. beans in 50-pound bags. It is Your career is about to take a unique turn, Cancer. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 sometimes a little alarming However, you may have to devote some more of your per- Don’t be intimidated by other people who think they when the boxes arrive. sonal time to be able to handle the new responsibilities. have all of the answers. Be bold and your assertive attitude I’m not quite sure how he got this way. Peter was the LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 will soon lead to positive results. youngest child of six, but I don’t think his family went Whatever problems have cropped up around the house AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 through any extraordinary hardship. My mother is the can be easily remedied, Leo. There is no need to stress Taking each day as it comes without thinking too much ninth of eleven children raised during the depression and about them. Instead, get a new perspective. about where you are going could be a great strategy right she buys in modest quantities that last for no more than a VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 now, Aquarius. Overthinking things could be a recipe for week or fit in a small canvas bag—whichever is less. Friendly and approachable is what you need to be this trouble. Most recently, Peter decided to start ordering cheese week, Virgo. Someone may be watching you carefully, and PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 direct from his favorite cheesemaker, but when he learned you need to be mindful of perceptions. It is one thing to have big ideas, but quite another to put what he was going to be charged for shipping he began to plans into action, Pisces. You are ready to step up this week fume. and make things happen. “Ha! If I buy $100 at a time, I don’t pay shipping!” Peter announced, looking over the fine print on the cheesemaker’s website. He spoke with Ricky at the cheese shop and Ricky confirmed there would be no shipping charge if Entertainment Corner Peter just ordered enough cheese. Ricky recommended a nice gouda in addition to the lacy baby swiss Peter is fond of. Peter was delighted. “Doesn’t $100 buy an awful lot of cheese?” I asked. Our house is small and our refrigerator generally filled to capacity. “Oh, it’s not that much…” Peter did the calculations. “It’s only about twenty pounds!” I couldn’t deny that was a good price per pound, but twenty pounds still sounded like an awful lot of cheese. Then things were further complicated. I had used this cheese company to buy birthday presents for my dad and they still had that address on file. Even though Peter made it quite clear this cheese was for us- not my father—we got a phone call from my dad about the time Peter was expecting his big cheese delivery. “Hey, Peter!” my dad said, “Did you order us a big box of cheese?” “Oh no!” Peter said. My parents, who buy little tiny blocks of cheese which they cut into little tiny slices and serve on little tiny crackers at precisely five o’clock every evening with a small glass of white wine, were understandably taken aback by the arrival of twenty pounds of cheese. “That’s a heck of a lot of cheese! Should we mail it to you?” my dad asked. Peter said they should just eat it and my mother expressed doubt that they would ever eat so much cheese in their lifetime. “Oh! You’ll eat it!” Peter insisted. “That’s an awful lot of cheese!” my mother protested. “We can pick up what you don’t eat next time we see you!” Peter told her, and promptly ordered more cheese. Ricky at the cheese company was appropriately contrite and gave Peter a generous discount on his new order so now we have forty pounds of cheese—twenty here and twenty in storage with my parents. I suspect this situation gives Peter a further feeling of security. And, while I do shake my head from time to time, I also note that I have never once run out of coffee since I married Peter. We always have plenty of beans and rice to eat and now, I am quite certain, we will never run short of cheese. In a chaotic world filled with unknowns, uncertainties, and nearly constant change, it’s good to know we’ve got the essentials covered. Till next time, Carrie

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Willie Ray Smith Awards Continued from front page

Willie Ray Smith Awards were presented two local over a report given by Sales Tax Assurance, a com- athletes on Monday, February 10 at the Elegante pany hired by AMDD and the city to check into busi- Hotel Ballroom in Beaumont. nesses within the city and sales tax paid. Representing Anahuac Football pictured left to The board went into closed session to discuss the right: Coach Fred Ford who was the 2010 Offensive losses the district incurred due to lack of work by Willie Ray Smith Award Winner from Kirbyville; Berdena Management, who did not complete con- 2019 Willie Ray Smith Offensive nominee Foster struction of the boat ramp on Lake Anahuac when it Kreuzer, Senior, QB; 2019 Willie Ray Smith Defensive was hired in in 2018. nominee, Zyon Clark, Soph, DB; Head Football Coach Greg Neece In open session, the board voted to direct Baker to 2019 Willie Ray Smith Offensive Award winner: begin a damage model for losses incurred from Troy Yowman, QB, Beaumont Westbrook Berdena Management Group, Inc. concerning failure 2019 Willie Ray Smith Defensive Award winner: to complete the contract for building the Anahuac Tyronne Brown, LB, West Orange Stark boat dock. Contributed photo

Re-Elect Jimmy Gore for County Commissioner Pct. 1

• Christian Businessman • Conservative Values • 28 years of Business Experience • Blue-collar Work Ethic • Treat People with Respect and as Equals • Proven Leadership As your Commissioner for the fi rst term, I have made many accomplishments through hard work and persistence.

~Pushed for the Lilton Sonnier Arena to be built. ~Initiated plans to build a new library in Winnie. ~Had a splash pad built in the Winnie-Stowell Park and is currently having Safari Run rebuilt. ~Implemented to build a new Fire Department in Wallisville. ~Have been an advocator for the County-wide EMS and County Animal Shelter. ~Instrumental in providing more deputies to the Sheriff ’s offi ce help fi ght the war on drugs and crime in Chambers County. Th ese past three years seemed like an initiation with two natural disasters, a plane crash and the arena collapsing. I was involved in rescues, recovery and distribution of supplies. I worked hard to make sure the people of Chambers County were safe and received needed supplies. As your Commissioner for the second term, I plan on continuing to work with other entities on improving drainage and the roads in Chambers County. I will continue to be involved in the community and available to the people not only in my precinct but all of Chambers County.

Early Voting: February 18 to February 28 Election Day: March 3

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I had not seen Dion since last year’s rodeo, so I jokingly asked, “Well, Dion are you behav- 1. Is the book of 2 John in ing yourself?” tththe Old or New Testament or He stopped, looked at me, and said, “Yeah, Danny, nneneither? but it’s taking everything I’ve got!” 2. From Esther 7, who met I guess one might call that the “Dion translation” of hhihis death on the gallows he had Psalms 119:10, “With my whole heart I have sought bbubuilt for another man? Ahab, you, Lord. Do not let me wander from your com- EElElijah, Haman, Dathan mandments.” 3. In Proverbs 30, which is Danny R. Biddy, Chaplain: Chambers County Sheriff’s Office & Fellowship of Christian Cowboys nnonot listed as small, but exceed- iiningly wise? Ants, Flies, Locusts, CCoConies, Spiders 4. From Genesis 37, who ddrdreamed that the sun, moon aanand stars bowed to him? MMoses, Abraham, Aaron, JJoJoseph 5. Who were the two sisters oof Lazarus: Mary and ... ? RRuRuth, Martha, Sarah, Miriam 6. The name Barnabus mmeans “son of ...”? The field, Isaiah 40:31 FFaFasting, Encouragement, TTeTempest But they that wait upon the LORD Comments? More Trivia? Gift ideas? shall renew their strength; they shall VisitVVis www.TriviaGuy.com mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS: shall walk, and not faint. (KJV) 1) New; 2) Haman; 3) Flies; 4) Joseph; 5) Martha; (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. 6) Encouragement The Progress viewpoints Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7A Out to Pastor State Capitol Highlights The world needs Governor establishes clemency more grandfathers application for certain survivors By Dr. James L. Snyder By Ed Sterling lined access to a clean criminal record In other news, the DSHS on Feb. 21 As time has gone by, I have learned a and a fresh start.” reported there have been 15 pediatric few things. According to the Gracious ov. Greg Abbott on AG leads in sup port of act flu-related deaths reported this season Mistress of the Parsonage, I have not Feb. 20 established a Some 42 state attorneys general in Texas. learned enough yet, but that’s just her clemency application joined Texas Attorney General Ken The agency urged Texans who have opinion. She gave me a great compli- specifically for survi- Paxton in a Feb. 20 letter expressing not taken this season’s influenza vac- ment the other day when she said, vors of human traf- support of the Bankruptcy Venue cine to get vaccinated without further “Dear, you’re as smart as you will ever fickingG or domestic violence. Reform Act of 2019. delay. More information can be found be.” The application, crafted in coordi- If passed by Congress and signed online at www.texasflu.org. As people, mostly men, get older, they get a little nation with the Texas Board of Pardons into law by the president, the federal AG sues over explosion grumpy. I did not know I was getting grumpy until the and Paroles, includes a section that legislation would prevent forum shop- The Texas Commission on Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage said, “Why are you so affords the applicant an opportunity to ping during bankruptcy litigation. Environmental Quality on Feb. 21 grumpy today?” provide a statement to the board Paxton said such a law would provide announced that Texas Attorney With a face like mine, it is tough to hide any grumpi- regarding their human trafficking or protection to consumers, workers, General Paxton had filed a lawsuit ness. domestic violence victimization. retirees, shareholders and small busi- against TPC Group Inc. and TPC Because I know she is always right, I began to think Human trafficking and domestic ness vendors “who are currently Group LLC for violations of the Texas about the idea that maybe I am getting grumpy. Thinking violence, according to the governor’s harmed by the one-sided right for cor- Clean Air Act and the Texas Water along that line, I wanted to know what good could come office, often lead victims down a path porate debtors to choose whichever Code pertaining to the Nov. 27, 2019 from being grumpy. of offenses that entraps them in a court they prefer.” explosion at its Port Neches plant. vicious cycle of abuse and associated Currently, Paxton said, individuals The lawsuit requests that the court Nothing seemed to help me understand this until one day crime. Abbott’s announcement coin- can only file bankruptcy in their dis- grant injunctive relief, civil penalties, the grandchildren came over for the day. It was then I begin cides with the launch of a new public trict of residence. Corporations, on the reasonable attorney fees, court costs to understand one solution to get over this grumpy-itis awareness campaign informing survi- other hand, have a wide choice of pos- and investigative costs to the state. disease. vors that they can submit an applica- sible venues, which can be manipu- The lawsuit also includes claims When the grandchildren are around, especially the tion for Board of Pardons and Paroles lated to their own advantage, he that TPC Group caused numerous younger ones, there is no time to be grumpy. Their infec- to review and consider recommending added. violations of TCEQ’s air quality pro- tious laugh cures just about any kind of grumpiness I might that the governor grant a full pardon gram from January 2018 through ever have. for crimes committed while under the Update: Coronavirus September 2019. Try not to laugh when your grandchildren are around grips of a trafficker or an abusive part- The Texas Department of State TCEQ Executive Director Toby laughing and creating a wonderful sense of chaos. It is ner. Health Services on Feb. 21 announced Baker and House State Affairs impossible. “Texas is committed to empowering the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Committee Chairman Dade Phelan, When the grandchildren would leave, my wife and I sat the survivors of domestic abuse and and Prevention had confirmed three R-Beaumont, applauded Paxton for down in the living room and said to each other, “Boy, was human trafficking, and one of the sur- cases of novel coronavirus 2019 in taking legal action. “Through this suit, that fun.” Then we fell asleep with smiles on our faces. est signals of that goal is laying out a people under federal quarantine at the state can learn what caused the It was then I found the remedy for my grumpy-itis. As a true path to redemption and restora- Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. incident, how to prevent such occur- grandfather, I need grandchildren in my life to make sure tion,” Abbott said. The first was a traveler who returned rences in the future and adequately my life is not grumpy. Even days after they leave I’m still “The gubernatorial pardon plays an on a U.S. State Department-chartered penalize all violations,” Phelan said. smiling and even laughing. important role in this redemption pro- flight from Wuhan City, China. The Early voting to end soon Every once in awhile, my wife will say, “Do remem- cess, because it offers a second chance others returned on a State Department The Texas Secretary of State’s ber…” Then she goes on about something that happened to survivors with criminal convictions flight for passengers from the Diamond Elections Division has posted answers when the grandchildren were here. resulting from their abuse or exploita- Princess cruise ship quarantined in to common questions relating to vot- tion. I am grateful for our ongoing Yokohama, Japan. The individuals are ing in the March 3 Super Tuesday Once I quieted down a little from all the grandchildren’s partnership with the Texas Board of currently isolated and receiving appro- party primary elections. activity, a thought took hold of my mind, which even Pardons and Paroles as we work priate care at medical facilities. The answers are: brought another smile. together to develop a stronger justice There were no other reported cases —Any registered voter may vote I knew I needed those grandchildren as therapy from my system that promotes redemption, res- in Texas and officials said the risk of early by personal appearance (in per- grumpy-itis, but there was something even better than that. toration and transformation,” Abbott contracting the virus for all Texans son); Those grandchildren needed me. added. remains low. The Department of State —Early voting by personal appear- When the grandchildren are under my “supervision,” In his recent announcement pro- Health Services offers information on ance began on Feb. 18 and will end on they have a freedom that they do not have anywhere else. claiming January as Human Trafficking “COVID-19” for the public, health Feb. 28; and As a grandfather, I have a hard time pronouncing the word Prevention Month, Abbott applauded care professionals, health departments —Voters may vote at any early vot- N O. It did not take those grandchildren long to figure that state lawmakers for passing legisla- and labs at dshs.texas.gov/coronavi- ing location in their county of registra- out. tion to provide survivors with “stream- rus. tion. Every once in a while, I’ll hear, “Let’s ask Granddad.” Then I know they are asking me for something that maybe nobody else would approve. After all, grandfathers are just like that. As much as my grandchildren do for me, I do for them F A I R as well. We’re a team, and we work well together. Check out Grandchildren need someone in their life not stressed ELECT with schedules and finances and all of that stuff. They need WESLEY KING, JR. to see someone in their life that is happy and glad to see our NEW website! them. For Chambers County Sheriff Don’t let this get out, but they need to see someone in their life that has them as a priority. Nothing is more important in a grandfather’s life than his grandchildren. If theanahuacprogress.com he does his job well, they will come to understand that they Facebook@Wesley King Jr. for Chambers County Sheriff are the most important people in his life. www.wesleykingforsheriff.com Political Ad by Wesley King, Jr. I like this one Bible verse. “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children” (Proverbs 17:6). The key for grandchildren to be genuinely grand are grandfathers.

Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352- 687-4240 or e-mail [email protected]. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com.

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A com- 2018 Ford Focus Vin# claims against this estate, for the Estate of JOSEPH plete copy of this applica- 1FADP3N2SJL325631 which is currently being CANINO, Deceased were tion is available for inspec- LP# 41SYDD - OHIO bal- administered, are required issued on February 18, tion at the address listed ance as of 02-24-2020 is to present them within the 2020, in Docket Number above. $651.09 Authorized by time and in the manner 19CPR0069, pending in Persons who wish to for- DPS. If not claimed 45 prescribed by law. the County Court of mally participate in this days after the date this DATED: February 18, Chambers County, Texas to proceeding, or who wish to notice is sent gives this 2020. KIMBERLY FAYE express their comments vehicle storage facility the Cindy S. Price McCLURE a/k/a concerning this right to dispose of the Attorney for Applicant KIMBERLY FAYE Application, should contact vehicle. Additionally fail- State Bar No. 24046653 CANINO, Independent the Public Utility ure to claim the vehicle is a PO Box 1936, Mont Administratrix. Commission of Texas, waiver of all right, title, or Belvieu, TX 77580 All persons having Office of Customer interest in the vehicle and Telephone: claims against said Estate Protection, P.O. Box personal property and a (281) 576-2020 are hereby required to pres- 13326, Austin, Texas consent to sell the vehicle Facsimile: ent same within the time 78711-3326, or call (512) at public sale. (832) 262- 4614 prescribed by law to the 936-7120 or toll-free at E-mail: cindy@ undersigned in care of the (888) 782-8477. Hearing- cspricelaw.net Administratrix: and speech-impaired indi- 1st Notice: 3 Aces John O. Yow viduals with text tele- VSF#2 21155 Interstate 10, John O. Yow, PLLC phones (“TTY”) may con- Wallisville TX 77597, 3100 Weslayan, tact the Commission at 0655630VSF www.tdlr. No.20CPR0011 Suite 250 (512) 936-7136. A dead- texas.gov, Yellow 2020 IN THE ESTATE OF Houston, Texas 77027 line for intervention will be John Deer Mini Excavator KEVIN JAMES John O. Yow, PLLC established for this pro- Vin# 1FF035GX- MARTIN, DECEASED 3100 Weslayan, ceeding. All communica- PHK280098 balance as of IN THE COUNTY Suite 250 tions should refer to 02-24-2020 is $523.94 COURT OF Houston, Texas 77027 Docket No. 50540. Authorized by DPS. If not CHAMBERS COUNTY, Tel: 713-248-7591 claimed 45 days after the TEXAS Fax: 281-254-7900 date this notice is sent Notice to Creditors: Email: john@johnyow- gives this vehicle storage Notice is hereby given that law.com facility the right to dispose original Letters of the vehicle. Testamentary for the Estate Additionally failure to of Kevin James Martin, NOTICE OF claim the vehicle is a waiv- Deceased, were issued on APPLICATION OF er of all right, title, or February 18, 2020, under ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. interest in the vehicle and Docket No. 20CPR0011, FOR AN ACCOUNTING personal property and a pending in the County ORDER RELATED TO consent to sell the vehicle Court of Chambers County, A TAX ACCOUNTING at public sale. Texas, to Agnes Martin, METHOD CHANGE Independent Executor. On February 13, 2020, Claims may be presented Entergy Texas, Inc. NOTICE TO in care of the attorney for (“Entergy Texas”) filed an BIDDERS the estate, addressed as fol- Application with the Public Chambers County is lows: Utility Commission of requesting bids for (5) Agnes Martin Texas (“Commission”) for TRUCK CHASSIS Estate of Kevin James an accounting order estab- COMPLETE WITH Martin, Deceased lishing the regulatory TILT FRAME ROLL- c/o Agnes Martin accounting treatment appli- OFF HOIST. Bids must be PO Box 1849 cable to the tax effects in duplicate, sealed and Baytown, Texas 77522 resulting from a mark-to- marked “BID- All persons having market tax accounting PROPOSAL FOR SOLID claims against this estate, method election ETI pro- WASTE EQUIPMENT” which is currently being poses to make with respect and delivered to 404 administered, are required to its purchase power Washington Avenue, to present them within the agreements (“PPAs”) (the Anahuac, Texas or mailed time and in the manner “ETI MTM Tax Position”). to the office of the County prescribed by law. This filing was made pur- Judge, P.O. Box 939, DATED: February 18, suant to Sections 14.001, Anahuac, Texas 77514- 2020. 14.151, and 32.001 of the 0939, to arrive no later Cindy S. Price Texas Utilities Code. The than 2:00 p.m., TUESDAY Attorney for Applicant Commission has assigned MARCH 17TH, 2020. State Bar No. 24046653 Docket No. 50540 to the Bids will be publicly PO Box 1936, Mont Application. opened and read aloud at Belvieu, TX 77580 In its Application, that time in Telephone: Entergy Texas seeks an the Judges Office on the (281) 576-2020 accounting order that spec- second floor in the Facsimile: ifies that all ADIT balances Chambers County (832) 262- 4614 and all FIN 48 liabilities Courthouse. E-mail: cindy@ associated with the ETI Copies of specifications cspricelaw.net MTM Tax Position are to and necessary information be disregarded for ratemak- may be obtained beginning ing purposes. In addition, on February 26th, 2020 CAUSE NO. ETI seeks approval of a from the Solid Waste 19CPR0105 Sharing Arrangement as a Department at 7501 Hwy PUBLISHED NOTICE reasonable methodology 65, Anahuac, Texas 77514. TO CREDITORS for sharing with customers The Chambers County ESTATE OF PERCY the benefits associated with Commissioners’ Court CLIFTON SMITH, the ETI MTM Tax reserves the right to reject DECEASED Position. Under the any or all bids received and Notice is hereby given Sharing Arrangement, ETI may accept the one deemed that Letters Testamentary proposes to provide cus- most advantageous to the for the Estate of PERCY tomers with $12 million in County. By order of the CLIFTON SMITH were Net Guaranteed Upfront Chambers County issued on February 19, Credits associated with the Commissioners Court. 2020, in Docket Number ETI MTM Tax Position Jimmy Sylvia 19CPRO105, pending in regardless of the final Chambers County Judge the County Court of determination on that tax Chambers County, Texas to position by the taxing JUDY KNOBLES SMITH, authority. Moreover, to the No.20CPR0002 Independent Executor. extent the taxing authority IN THE ESTATE OF All persons having ultimately accepts ETI’s MICHAEL EUGENE claims against said Estate MTM Tax Position, the FINLEY, DECEASED are hereby required to pres- Company would provide IN THE COUNTY ent same within the time customers with additional COURT OF prescribed by law to the credits pursuant to the CHAMBERS COUNTY, undersigned, whose mail- terms of the Sharing TEXAS ing addresses are listed as Arrangement. Notice to Creditors: follows: Effect on Customer community The Progress Wednesday • February 26, 2020 9A IMPARTIAL ELECT WESLEY KING, JR. For Chambers County Sheriff

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Both the Republican and PROPOSITION 8: or from where they come? Democratic parties have propositions Texas election officials should heed on their respective ballots for voters the directives of the Office of the PROPOSITION 6: to consider. Propositions will not Governor to purge illegal voters from Right to Be Free from Violence: become law at this time. The purpose the voter rolls and verify that each Should everyone in Texas have the of the propositions is to help the par- new registered voter is a U.S. right to live a life free from violence- ties decide which issues voters are Citizen. gun violence, racial hatred, terrorism, most concerned about that may in domestic violence, bullying, harass- turn be put on the November General PROPOSITION 9: ment or sexual assault – so Texans election. Bail in Texas should be based only can grow in a safe environment. The following propositions are on a person’s danger to society and risk the ballot: of flight, not that person’s ability to PROPOSITION 7: pay. Right to Housing: Should everyone Beekeepers School REPUBLICAN PARTY in Texas have the right to affordable PROPOSITIONS: DEMOCRATIC PARTY and accessible housing and modern PROPOSITIONS utilities (electricity, water, gas, and Learn how to produce your own honey and help save PROPOSITION 1: high-speed internet) free from any the bees by attending the Central Texas Beginning Texas should not restrict or prohib- PROPOSITION 1: form of discrimination. Beekeepers School on Saturday, March 21 in Brenham. it prayer in public schools. Right to Healthcare: Should every- The school is open to the public for anyone interested in one in Texas have a right to quality PROPOSITION 8: keeping bees or that wants to learn about bees. PROPOSITION 2: healthcare, protected by a universally Right to Vote: Should every eligi- Provide your family with this natural sweetener, Texas should reject restrictions on accessible Medicare style system that ble Texan have the right to vote, increase the number of bees to help pollinate our gar- the right to keep and bear arms. saves rural hospitals, reduces the cost made easier by automatic voter regis- dens, and help the dwindling bee population by raising of prescription drugs, and guarantees tration, the option to vote by mail, bees in your back yard even in populated areas. Most PROPOSITION 3: access to reproductive healthcare? guaranteed early and mobile voting cities allow at least two bee hives per home depending Texas should ban the practice of stations, and a state election holiday- on the size of your lot. You can contact your city offic- taxpayer-funded lobbying, which PROPOSITION 2: free from corporate campaign influ- allows your tax dollars to be spent on Right to 21st Century Public ence, foreign and domestic influence, es for regulations in your area. lobbyists who work against the tax- Education: Should everyone in Texas and gerrymandering. The beekeeping school will teach you the parts of the payer. have the right to high-quality public hive, how to build or assemble your equipment, how to education from pre-K to 12th grade, PROPOSITION 9: install bees, the proper procedure for lighting a smoker PROPOSITION 4: and affordable college and career Right to a Fair Criminal Justice and how to inspect your bees. You will learn how to Texas should support the construc- training without the burden of crush- System: Should everyone in Texas dress to minimize the possibility of being stung and tion of a physical barrier and use ing student loan debt? have the right to a fair criminal jus- what to do if you are stung. existing defense-grade surveillance tice system that treats people equally, You will see how to extract honey and how to care for equipment along the entire southern PROPOSITION 3: uses proven methods for de-escalat- it before you eat it or give it to your family or friends. border of Texas. Right to Clean Air, Safe Water and ing situations instead of excessive Weather permitting, you can even “suit up” and visit a Responsible Climate Policy: Should force, and puts an end to the mass live hive while a beekeeper examines it and shows you PROPOSITION 5: everyone in Texas have the right to and disproportionate incarceration of the queen, larva, honey in the comb, and other parts of Texas parents or legal guardians of clean air, safe water, affordable and people color for minor defenses? the hive. public school children under the age sustainable alternative energy sourc- The cost is for the one day school is $65 for the first of 18 should be the sole decision es, and a responsible climate policy PROPOSITION 10: adult and $60 for additional adults in the family. makers for all their children’s health- that recognizes and addresses the cli- Immigrant Rights: Should there be Students, including college, are $25 while children care decisions including, but not lim- mate crisis as a real and serious a just and fair comprehensive immi- under 12 are $10. ited to, psychological assessment and threat that impacts every aspect of gration reform solution that includes The school starts at 8:00 a.m. and will be over at 5:30 treatment, contraception, and sex life on this planet? an earned path to citizenship for law- p.m. The cost of the school includes a catered Bar-B-Q education. abiding immigrants and their chil- meal with Blue Bell Ice Cream and a “school book” PROPOSITION 4: dren, keeps families together, protects with information about beekeeping. The school will be PROPOSITION 6: Right to Economic Security: DREAMers, and provides workforce held at Brenham High School in Brenham. Everyone Texas should ban chemical castra- Should everyone in Texas have the solutions for businesses? tion, puberty blockers, cross-sex hor- right to economic security, where all wins a door prize with major drawings, including com- mones, and genital mutilation surgery workers have earned paid family and PROPOSITION 11: plete hives and other bee related equipment, to be held on all minor children for transition sick leave, training to prepare for Right to Fair Taxation: Should at 5 p.m. purposes, given that Texas children future economies, and a living wage Texas establish equitable taxation for To register or receive our newsletter, go to www. as young as three (3) are being transi- that respects their hard work? people at all income levels and for tinyurl.com/2020BeeSchool. For more information, call tioned from their biological sex to the businesses and corporations, large (979) 277-0411 or email: centraltexasbeekeepers@ opposite sex. PROPOSITION 5: and small, so our state government gmail.com. Right to Dignity & Respect: can fund our educational, social, The Central Texas Beekeepers meets the 4th Thursday PROPOSITION 7: Should everyone in Texas have the infrastructure, business, and all gov- of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Texans should protect and preserve right to a life of dignity and respect, ernment services to improve pro- Fairgrounds. Anyone interested in beekeeping is wel- all historical monuments, artifacts, free from discrimination and harass- grams necessary for all Texans to come at the meetings. and buildings, such as the Alamo ment anywhere, including businesses thrive? Cenotaph and our beloved Alamo, and public facilities, no matter how and should oppose any reimaging of they identify, the color of their skin, the Alamo site. whom they love, socioeconomic status, disability status, housing status, COMMISSIONERS COURT Continued from front page

stations in the new Chambers County -Developer Jay Atchley said that system – Anahuac and Trinity Bay – many houses have been sold and are instead of three that would have includ- currently under construction, with the ed Winnie, the $3 million budgeted for first dwelling expected to be occupied three stations should be decreased. in about 60 days. In other matters, the court approved a “We have a real good mix of home- $15,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax applica- owners – local people, many Chambers tion for the Marsh Fest to be held on County employees and some moving March 6-8 at Winnie-Stowell Park. over from the west side of the county,” Under Public Comments, City of Atchley said. Anahuac Interim Administrator Kenneth He added that if all goes well, includ- Kathan introduced himself and spoke ing the weather, he hopes to have the of his desire to work with the county. first section of homes built by the end Will Carter with Representative Brian of the year. The homes are selling from Babin’s office reported that the U. S. the $190,000’s to about $270,000. Army Corps of Engineers has added Simon added that the area has a rural Cedar Navigation District to its list of designation with some homeowners dredging projects funding the $32 mil- qualifying for United States Department lion project. of Agriculture (USDA) financing. Missy Parham thanked the court for In other matters, the court approved the county’s assistance with Barbers $57,850 to fund the Chambers County Hill 4H Livestock Show. Water Rescue team. The team is part of District Clerk Patti Henry spoke of the new Chambers County EMS sys- the changes to the criminal fees charged tem that is expected to begin operation – Every dollar we collect in criminal’s April 1. fees is one dollar less we pay in prop- Another expense approved was erty taxes,” she added. The new fees $7,110 for furniture for the present are listed on the Chambers County Anahuac EMS, which will become website under District Clerk. Chambers County EMS 1 in April. The Citizen Heather Coggin spoke on the court also approved $34,950 for decals need for more communication between for Chambers County EMS ambulanc- Liberty County and Chambers County es. regarding water flowing down from Auditor Tony Sims brought up the Liberty County, and her opposition to fact that since there are only two EMS tax abatements. The Progress EXTRA Wednesday • February 26, 2020 11A

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Robert Lewis, who had a small part in the movie, spoke of his experience, including the constant changing of make-up during the Texas summer heat. Janet Lagow, on whose family ranch the movie was filmed, spoke about her memories of the project. She spoke of her and her sister Jean’s burning desire to have a bit part in the movie, but realized later the only women in the movie seemed to be the saloon girls. “I can see now whey they didn’t pick us,” she said with a grin. Photo by Sue Hawthorne Many persons looked through the binder of news- Those attending look through the binder of newspaper clippings provided by JoAnn paper clippings about the Finnel. filming that was provided by JoAnn Finnel. tion about Charlie Smith chambers.lib.tx.us. Click on - Digital Collections - More historical informa- can be found online at Collections - Local History Search Charlie Smith. Social Security Matters SENIOR TID BITS Love was in the air Ask Rusty: The introduction for the old time radio show, Grand Central Station, noted that the New York City railway ter- Will selling large asset affect wife’s social security minal was the “Crossroads of a million private lives! Gigantic stage on which are played a thousand dramas Dear Rusty: If I have Related Medicare care coverage through an you to contact Social daily,” recalls the Association of Mature American Citizens reached full retirement age Adjustment Amount employer). Security earlier and pro- [AMAC]. But, the senior advocacy organization reports (FRA) and wish to sell a (IRMAA) rule, which will vide them with proof that that there were only two people sharing that stage for a $500,000 asset, will it add a supplemental amount So, should you liquidate your income is now lower romantic Valentine’s Day dinner this year, Macy and affect my wife’s Social to your base Medicare Part that large asset before your than reported in a previous Spencer Wise. The couple, married for just two years, won Security if we file jointly? B premium. If your com- wife reaches her SS full year (causing the higher a promotional contest and were regaled with a repast in the I have heard that it will bined income (including retirement age? It doesn’t IRMAA premium) and middle of the terminal in the middle of the night [it gets affect my Medicare (the that sold asset) for the matter for Social Security they will adjust your too crowded during the day]. The meal was prepared and served by one of the City’s finest restaurants. And, to amount withheld each 2020 tax year is between purposes because that pas- Medicare premium sooner ensure an air of romance, a pianist served up a medley of sive income will not affect than they otherwise month) but she still has $326,000 and $750,000 classically amorous melodies. three more years before then your Medicare pre- your wife’s SS benefit. might. she can receive benefits. Is mium for 2022 will be at But, if your wife enrolls in The value of love it better to liquidate assets least $462.70 (I say “at Medicare at age 65, her This article is intended Online dating didn’t work out for Jeff Gebhart. The before she reaches FRA if least ‘’ because the Medicare Part B premium, for information purposes Prairie Village, KS bachelor was pushing 50 years of age we will be penalized? Medicare Part B premium as well as yours, will be only and does not repre- when he came up with a new way to find the love of his Would her Medicare be can increase each year). subject to IRMAA and, sent legal or financial life, says the Association of Mature American Citizens affected as well as mine? thus be considerably high- guidance. It presents the [AMAC]. He built a website offering a $25,000 reward for Signed: Planning Ahead The IRMAA premium er than the standard pre- opinions and interpreta- some lucky matchmaker who could set him up with a date increases on a sliding scale mium of $144.60 (the tions of the AMAC with a suitable companion -- a woman with whom he Dear Planning: Only starting at $174,001 of amount for 2020). Foundation’s staff, trained could build a relationship. It is the 21st Century, after all, earnings from working can combined income for a Note that if your com- and accredited by the so why not use technology to find the girl of his dreams. affect Social Security (SS) married couple filing bined income for the fol- National Social Security benefits, so passive income jointly ($87,001 for an lowing year is low enough Association (NSSA). Valentine’s Day, the German way from selling a large asset individual). If you liqui- to reduce your IRMAA NSSA and the AMAC Hessian farmer Steffen Schwarz wanted to surprise his won’t affect your wife’s date that large asset this premium, the Medicare Foundation and its staff fiancé with a marriage proposal and while he was at it, he future Social Security ben- year, it will be reported on premium will revert back are not affiliated with or managed to surprise anyone who uses the Internet, accord- efits (nor yours). However, your 2020 income tax to the lower level. endorsed by the Social ing to the Association of Mature American Citizens if your “combined income” return which will be filed Medicare typically uses Security Administration or [AMAC]. Schwarz planted corn rows in his field in the from all sources (which is in 2021. That will mean income data from 2 years any other governmental heart of Germany in a way that when the corn grew it your Adjusted Gross that your Medicare premi- ago to determine current entity. spelled out the words, “willst du mich heiraten” -- will you Income plus any other um for 2022 will be affect- year premium, so they marry me. He then gave his girlfriend a drone equipped non-taxable income you ed by IRMAA, and so will wouldn’t normally change To submit a question, with a camera who flew it over the field. She was, indeed, may have, plus 50% of your wife’s if she has your IRMAA premium visit our website (amac- surprised when she spotted the proposal. So was Schwarz’s your SS benefits) exceeds enrolled in Medicare at back until they receive foundation.org/programs/ aunt, who lives halfway around the world in Canada. She certain levels, your age 65 in 2021 (which she your income data for the social-security-advisory) happened to be browsing the Google Earth website and Medicare premium will be need not do if she has previous year from the or email us at ssadvisor@ accidentally came across her nephew’s proposal and subject to the Income other “creditable” health- IRS. But, it is possible for amacfoundation.org. wasted no time sending him a screenshot. YOU ARE NEVER TOO FAR AWAY FROM HOME TO READ US.

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