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Turmoil in Lumberton over Burqas
By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com
Lumberton Independent School District and its Superintendent John Valastro are coming under fire after a picture of students wearing burqas surfaced on Facebook and has since created a whirlwind of controversy. The picture was taken by a student in the class when her classmates were discussing the culture of other nations in a world history class. The teacher brought out the burqas, which she stated were
comparable to "a favorite tee shirt in our country", for students to try them on if they wished. A few volunteered and the infamous picture was snapped by a cell phone and put on Facebook. Once the picture was noticed on Facebook, it soon went viral and people from California to Washington have been weighing in on the controversy. Local conservative David Bellow drafted a letter that is now being circulated to many in Hardin County that outlines his views and the damage teachings
like this could do to citizens. Bellow stated in a phone interview that, while he first believed that this was a part of the required CSCOPE curriculum used by LISD, he has since learned, after talking with some of the parents, that the lesson is one that is not required by CSCOPE but has been taught at LISD for at least two years. Bellow went on to say that CSCOPE is now reviewing its protocol regarding the issue and is changing their lessons. Bellow does not fault the teacher and be-
lieves that the lesson started innocently enough with good intent and that students should learn about different cultures in different regions but feels that the lesson was unbalanced because no other regions were discussed and also that the oppressive nature of women wearing burqas was not discussed. "They did not bring out a priest hat or a robe, all they brought were these burqas and the teacher didn't tell the students that women
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By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Kenny Vaughn inspired himself through faith and battled his fear of failure. In time, his faith grew to great lengths, allowing him to not only become a successful author, but also become a national water ski jump championship competitor. Vaughn brings his inspirational story to Silsbee as the keynote speaker at the 2013 Silsbee Chamber of Commerce Banquet on February 28. Vaughn’s story began at the high school level as a water ski Kenny Vaughn jumper, enduring failure and disappointment, which ultimately led a break in his competition. After a short hiatus, he returned to the sport and then later joined his girlfriend Tammie, who is now his wife. Tammie inscribed two scripture verses on the handles of his equipment, which later, Vaughn described as reaching his
heart. He eventually won the national championship in 1996. Vaughn grew to love the encouragement of the scripture and set out to create his own to carry with him. One that would be water resistant. He came up with the idea of purchasing a dog tag, inscribing scriptures on them and wearing them under his shir for competition. His creation later became known as Shields of Strength. Vaughn began to share his shield with others that were lost, hurting or fearful. After he gave one away, he would make another one. Before long, his dog tags wound up in a few bookstores. After Sept. 11, when the first troops were deployed to Afghanistan, two sol-
diers had Shields of Strength, which inspired other soldiers in the battalion to want them as well. The cylce of soldiers wanting shields grew in exhorbitant amounts. In 2003, Capt. Russell Rippetoe was killed in Iraq wearing a Shield of Strength. On Memorial Day of that year, Rippetoe was honored at Arlington National Cemetery by former President George W. Bush, who shared the story to all. “I never dreamed any of this,” Vaughn said. “I never set out to do any of this.” Approximately 3 million Shields of Strength tags were produced by Vaughn and his wife. Vaughn wanted to share his story about Shields of Strength tags and wrote a book of the humbling experience. See SHIELDS on PG. 10, SEC. 1
Kountze chamber honors top citizens, business Teel, Puckett, Crawdads/Moz Grill among those to be honored.
The Kountze Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual banquet on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Kountze High School cafeteria. The chamber will be honoring their Citizen of the Year, Mr. Cody Teel. Cody recently became the Kountze P.R.C.A. World Champion Chamber Banquet Bull Rider. Also being March 5, 7 p.m. honored will be Mrs. Kountze High School Colleen Puckett for Teacher of the Year and Crawdad’s / Moz Grill as the Business of the Year. And then there is the President’s Award which is always a surprise. The meal is being catered by Mama Jack’s Restaurant of Kountze and will consist of Bar-B-Q See KOUNTZE on PG. 10, SEC. 1
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Kountze bullrider Cody Teel takes a victory lap at the Las Vegas Nationals after winning the PBR World Championship. Teel will be honored on March 5 as Citizen of the Year by the Kountze Chamber of Commerce.
Bond election gets a ‘yes’ from board
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com It took Silsbee ISD board trustees 20 minutes to discuss a bond proposal that would build a new elementary school, and a unanimous vote was quickly hailed with what seemed as a sigh of relief. Without two members present, trustees voted unanimously in a special called meeting on Monday to approve a school bond election on May 11. The bond, which will be in the amount of $29.5 million, could be voted on “I think the timing and approved by is as good as it the community in can be.” an effort to help Alan Sanford consolidate eleSilsbee ISD mentary campuses. Board Trustee “I think the timing is as good as it can be,” Board Trustee Alan Sanford said. “We’ve been making do with the old buildings we have. I feel really, really strong about this decision.” The bond asks for the building of a new elementary school in between the existing Laura Reeves and Read-Turrentine campuses. After the completion of the new school, Read-Turrentine and Kirby Elementary schools would then be razed. After the schools are razed, the property could be used for parking and/or playing fields to be used by the school. Claycomb and Associates of Austin proposed to Silsbee ISD a plan to move forward in the bond process and a committee agreed with the firm. Claycomb came up with a cost of a new elementary school at roughly $24.3 million. Razing Kirby Elementary and Read-TurrenSee SILSBEE on PG. 10, SEC. 1
Racial threats land two indictments One suspect claims to be a member of the Aryan Brotherhood.
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Two Kountze men were indicted by a grand jury trial on charges stemming from alleged threats to a 16-year old minor. According to reports, Christopher Alan Guidry, and Brent Michael Tye, 29, were arrested after a warrant was issued for their arrest on Dec. 31, 2012. On Dec. 28, 2012, Hardin Brent County deputy Dennis Allen responded to a com- Michael Tye plaint call on McCauley Road in Kountze concerning terroristic threats to a 16-year old boy. According to the probable cause affidavit, the mother of the child told authorities that her son had received numerous threats on his cell Christopher phone’s voice mail. Alan Guidry The report stated that the threats included racial slurs along with violent threats by two male voices. In one mesSee THREATS on PG. 10, SEC. 1
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I never thought I'd see the day that I'd complain about speed limits being too fast, but Sunday as I drove home from the Brooklin area, I saw a sign that read 75 mph. This was on a two-lane portion of Highway 96 where people enter and exit the road on a regular basis pulling boats, trailers and travel trailers. I remember the days of the 55 mph speed limits that were all over the nation. I think they were a national requirement to get federal dollars for highway maintenance or something. Even the finest interstate roads were posted for 55 mph. It made no sense and it eventually was changed a few years ago. Then most of the roads were posted at 70 mph before dark and 65 mph after dark. In recent months, 75 mph signs have been going up. At first I thought those signs were just for freeway traffic. Then I saw the higher speed limits
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appear on divided highways that that were not controlled access roadways. I was in with the higher speeds on the interstates and did not have a serious problem with the higher speeds on the divided highways. But in recent weeks, I have seen the higher speed limits on two lane roads. These roads have school buses dropping off kids. Sometimes they even have children and adults riding bikes on the shoulders. To me safety is important. I know that I would not drive 75 mph on the two lane road north of Jasper. ALONG OTHER LINES – I knew Kountze had a couple tough games coming up. I anticipated that they would survive the test because I felt they were a truly outstanding team. However their season ended
on Friday when they were upset by a tough Tatum squad. With that in mind, I want to extend a word of congratulations to Kountze for an outstanding year. This is one of the busy times of the year. We are in the playoffs for boys and girls basketball. Softball and baseball are underway. Track is starting, and golf and powerlifting are taking place. Last week, someone wanted to know why we did not have anything in the paper about soccer. We have had several big stories about soccer. Folks, we're covering as much as we can. We ask that you be patient. Sports usually take place on Tuesday and Friday nights. We are busy on Tuesday putting the paper together so we can only go to sports on Friday. Daniel and I usually know where we will be ever Friday. We will be covering some kind of high school sports. I can only speak for myself but I always enjoy covering the sports. Unfortu-
nately we can't cover all the sports every Friday.
ALSO…… Governor Perry recently returned from a trip to Califorinia where he was recruiting businesses to move to Texas. Sunday, my son made this comment to me. "Why is the governor going to California to recruit people and businesses to move to Texas. Those people have ruined everything they have ever got around." He went on to say that Colorado used to be a great place to live but the Californians moved in and took over. Now he does not want to go there to visit. He is right – with the Californians you get, legalized drugs, gun control. That is not the future we want for Texas. The Californians have bankrupted their own state and made it more friendly to drug use as well as about everything we disagree with. Why would we want them here.
Masking the underside of the burqa uproar
When a photo of Lumberton High School girls wearing burqas became viral with news media attention, my first thoughts were, why all the hoopla? The accusations by parents, friends, colleagues and conservative polititicians regarding the photo began to cause an uproar that was made to feel as though a viable school district was out to brainwash
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The criticism by many comes at the teaching method provided by CSCOPE, an online curriculum component for levels K-12 in both English and Spanish languages for language arts, math, science
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and social studies in the state of Texas. A statement on the LISD website provided their rebuttle regarding the issue and informed that the photo of the girls with burqas were not a part of a lesson taught in CSCOPE but rather a lesson in world geography. And the girls were not forced to wear the burqa, but only to see them while the teacher had them on display. It is a reality that there are different cultures in our world and with our children growing at a faster pace than our generation, it is up to us and our teachers to keep them abreast of how are world revolves. And if students ask questions of terrorism, what are we to say? It only exists in the Muslim world? Unfortunately on that dreadful day on Sept. 11, 2001, the history books across the nation changed, as the phrase “terroristic attacks” became a norm. Today, it is almost certain you will hear that exact same phrase on television. We cannot hide the fact of these tragic events occurred and how they culminated. I can almost be certain that the events on 2001 are in current history books and will explain the events as being caused by terrorists. Muslim women have been
wearing burqa’s for hundreds of years, something that is their norm. Their submissive nature was instilled in their culture and remains a part of their lifestyle today. We can’t hide this from our children, because someday in college, they may come face to face with a Muslim attending the same college. And all terrorists are not just Muslim. There are white extremists that are terrorists, Mexican Mafia members that are terrorists and Chinese Mafia members that are terrorists. In my opinion, I feel that the teachers at Lumberton High School meant no harm in teaching about different cultures. Some news sources that were quick to send out a message have an opinion of their own and should not publish as news facts. When our Silsbee Bee reporter called Superintendent John Valastro to get the districts perspective on the story, he immediately called us back via cell phone and explained what seems to be an issue taken out of context. If we can’t give our children the freedom to learn about different cultures and the world that we live in today, then we aren’t being fair to them as they become adults.
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SHS students place in Houston Stock Show and Rodeo Art Contest
By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com
Four Silsbee High School students have taken their love of art to a whole new level when each student placed in the annual art contest held at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Together with the art teacher who had guided them over the past few years, the students each came home a winner. Jordan Murray, a 17-year old junior and third year art student, has been drawing since before she could walk. She has always had a love of drawing animals and over time, perfected that love in her artwork. Murray has placed each year she has entered in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo contest, each year entering the drawing of an animal. This year Murray chose to enter her drawing of a mare horse, one she drew from a photograph. Although it may seem simple to some, drawing a subject realistically is far from simple. Murray states that an artist must not only be talented in the area of artistic ability but must also know their subject. She studied the build of the horse, paying close attention to the detail of the muscle and skeletal structure. Murray's close attention to detail garnered her a "Best of Show" prize at this year's contest. When asked about her future, Murray, the daughter of Terri Murray and granddaughter of Diane and Jerry Gore, all of Silsbee, stated that she is planning to attend Texas A&M University to pursue a double major in Veterinary Medicine and BioMedical Studies. She hopes to also earn a minor in art. Lazaro Vasquez, came across his love of art by chance. The 16-year old sophomore and first year art student, grew up watching his mom draw as a hobby, but never took a serious interest. However, this year he decided to take an art class on a whim and discovered a hidden talent even he was not aware of. "I thought it would be cool to try it, so I decided to take the class," Vasquez stated. His chance decision has paid off in more ways than one. Vasquez entered a drawing of a horse also, drawn with only a mechanical pencil and he eventually brought home a gold medal. Vasquez, the son of Estella Lopez of Silsbee, said that his interest in art has also helped him in other areas as well. An athlete at heart, playing varsity football, soccer and cross country, Vasquez stated that whenever he feels stressed or frustrated, he can count on his art to bring everything into focus. "I just feel free here (the art classroom), my mind is clear and I can just get into my art." Vasquez is unsure of what he will pursue in the future, but he is certain of one thing. He will continue his art and will, no doubt, continue to excel in it as well.
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Silsbee High School art students that placed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are (from left), Cristoval Aboytes, Lacey de’Bretagne, Lazaro Vasquez, and Jordan Murray.
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Cristoval Aboytes is a senior and is in his fourth year of art classes at Silsbee High. Aboytes began drawing in middle school at a school in central Mexico. His family moved to Silsbee four years ago to better their lives. Once enrolling in SISD, Aboytes was able to nurture his love of drawing into a talent that is unsurpassed by few. He credits his teacher, Mrs. Iles with giving him a wealth of knowledge that has helped him grow as an artist, but also with support and love to keep going through the tough times. "The teachers here are very complex in art teaching. I have learned a ton and every time I wanted to give up, she would pick me up. She is a good teacher." Aboytes won a gold medal at this year's contest with a picture of a child and two horses that was drawn with charcoal based pencils. Aboytes's future plans are to work in the field of computer science. He will attend Lamar University in Beaumont in the fall. Aboytes is the son of Pablo and Delfina Aboytes of Silsbee. He has a younger sister, Ana, who attends Silsbee Middle School. Lacey de'Bretagne is a senior and second year art student. She began drawing free handed a couple of years ago and noticed her talent and delved further into art during her freshmen year. This is de'Bretagne's third year to enter the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art contest and each time she has brought home an honor. This year she entered a drawing of her dog, together with her sister and her sister's friend. The drawing was different in contrast from the oth-
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ers as it was done on black paper with white charcoal. The drawing is her favorite so far and earned de'Bretagne a Special Merit honor at the show. Future plans for de'Bretagne include attending the University of Houston where she will pursue a degree in Business and Accounting. She hopes to continue her art work and may go back to school at a later date to get a minor in art. de'Bretagne has her future planned out to the last detail and even plans to become an art teacher upon her retirement. She is the daughter of Maetha and James de'Bretagne and granddaughter of
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Bike ride in Big Thicket continues a new tradition By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Cruising through the Big Thicket in a car does not do justice to this national park in Southeast Texas. The idea to begin a bike ride through the piney woods was just what members of the Southeast Texas Hike and Bike Coalition envisioned for enthusiasts. Four years later after its inaugural ride, the Big Thicket Bike Ride continues to cycle through the woods as one of the most popular bike rides in Texas. “Our primary focus is to encourage people to enjoy the scenery in a bike rather than a car,” Mike Rodgers said. “Each year we’ve had the ride, it tends to grow, and this year, we want to see it grow even more.” The Big Thicket Ride will be held on March 16, and begins and ends at the Big Thicket Visitor’s Center located seven miles north of Kountze. Last year, the ride drew as many as 200 bike riders and features six routes, including 14, 36, 46, 66, 77 and 100 mile routes throughout Hardin County, including Kountze and Silsbee. Rodgers, who heads the Southeast Texas Hike & Bike
Coalition in Beaumont, feels that not only is the race a worldwide attraction, but serves as a training run for the upcoming MS 150 BP that will take cyclists from Houston to Austin in mid April. The race will accommodate all cyclists from less than experienced to the superbly fit experience riders. Some of the cyclists will travel as fast as 25 mph through the course. Funds raised through the Big Thicket Bike Ride go towards the Southeast Texas Hike & Bike Coalition to hold bike rodeos at local church and school functions. “We practice bike safety and want to teach children basic safety rules,” Rodgers said. The rodeos that the group conducts give children a chance to learn the basics of the bicycle and enjoy the riding with a course set up in a parking lot. “One of the things the kids enjoy is when we demonstrate the importance of helmets,” Rodgers added. “We will put some eggs in a baggy and drop them, and also put some in a styrofoam head that is wearing a helmet to show why helmets are important.” The Big Thicket Bike Ride will offer SAG wagon sup-
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port, which is help with bike maintenance, injury help or to aid in those that can’t finish the race. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and everyone must
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By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Hardin County commissioners approved of an outside audit by Hereford, Lynch, Sellars, and Kirkham of Conroe to be performed. The audit will be conducted for fiscal year ending on Sept. 30, 2012. After a brief presentation to commissioners at the Hardin County courthouse on Monday, officials got a good review in what auditors say, “Hardin County is in good shape.” According to auditors, the audit could take as much as 400 hours while conducting risk assessments, testing, and report reviewing. Commissioners approved of Bishop Real Estate Appraisers to conduct appraisals on a parcel of land in Sour Lake under a community development block grant disaster recovery
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ration. "School is so stressful now," Iles said. "They need a place to come and be productive in a relaxed atmosphere and our art classes allow that. These are good kids, they are smart
program. The appraiser was recommended and Cooks and Associates was granted approval as the review service in the appraisal. Also approved was an extension of March 6 to acquire a professional services related to community block development block grant disaster recovery program for Sour Lake flood control improvements. Esther Scarborough, Hardin County flood plain director, asked for commissioners on an approval on a revision to a plat in the Windsor Heights subdivision, phase 2 in precinct 1. According to Scarborough, a revision would be need to extend a cul-de-sac and maintain all the common areas of the plat. Commissioners approved unanimously. Scarborough also asked commissioners to grandfather
and they are independent thinkers. It's a privilege for me as their teacher to be able to work with them and I do get attached. I've had some of these kids for at least three years."
flag lots unknowingly sold by James Dodson in Pct. 2. Though the ordinance of flag lots violates subdivision ordinances, the court approved of grandfathering the flag lots because of the complexity of bringing the road up to subdivision standards. Commissioners approved of the adoption of a resolution application to Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission for all funds available under the community services block grant. The grant worth $38,512 is for the provision of emergency services and case management for eligible indigent persons. Commissioners accepted the resignation of Benny Gardner as commissioner of emergency services District No. 6 and appointed Charles H. Mullins.
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Iles also credits the community of Silsbee for supporting her and the children of the district. She considers it an honor to work in such a great school that was built by the people of Silsbee.
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PRIDE participants come home winners
A team of area special needs children and adults are part of PRIDE, a nonprofit Organization that provides interactive therapies, locating resources, summer camps, horse shows, case management, Special Olympics and therapeutic horse back riding. PRIDE takes a team of riders and very dedicated volunteers every year to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to compete in several different events where their classes are modified to the abilities of the rider. They are assisted if needed and they compete with contestants of the same level. The Teams also compete for the Honorable Mention, Reserve Top Club and Grand Top Club. This year, contestants from Buna, Silsbee, Kirbyville, Jasper, Beaumont and clients of Pride competed and won as follows: Meagan Snelgrove from Buna High won first buckle in barrels, second in trail and fourth in western pleasure.
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Kody Elder, second showmanship, fourth in trail and sixth western pleasure. Brooke Elder, third in showmanship and fifth in western pleasure. PRIDE brought the big win
of Grand Top Club. A great big thanks to the generous help from volunteers and the Buna High FFA for putting together the picture frames that where given to the entire horse show contestants
and families. Everyone is a winner with PRIDE. The volunteers are the life-blood of the organization. PRIDE will have a float in the Red Bud parade this year and a booth for more information.
TAX SEASON IS HERE
By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com
The often dreaded yet eagerly anticipated tax season is here and like everything else in life, it comes with changes. The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2013 filing season by announcing a variety of enhanced products and services to help taxpayers prepare and file their tax returns by the April 15 deadline. The IRS is accepting and processing most individual tax returns after updating forms and completing programming and testing of its processing systems to reflect the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) that Congress enacted on January 2. Most taxpayers can file now, but the IRS is continuing to update its systems for some tax filers. The IRS began accepting tax returns from people claiming education credits in mid-February while taxpayers claiming depreciation deductions, energy credits and many business credits will be able to file in late February or early March. A full list of of the affected forms is available on IRS.gov. This year, the IRS is anticipating to receive more than 147 million individual tax returns, with about 75 percent projected to receive a refund. That anticipated refund is anxiously awaited by many in Hardin County, and with the
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child tax credits and earned income credits available, the amount can be substantial. A working, single, mother of three from Silsbee (who asked to remain anonymous) who uses Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services, stated she waits for tax season each year. "It's a time where I can catch up on all the little things that sometimes get left behind. This year I can get ahead on a few bills and with three babies at home, any chance to get ahead is a blessing." Taxpayers can except refunds this year within 21 of filing, but some tax returns will require additional time to be reviewed. As part of that effort, the IRS has put in place stronger security filters this filing season to protect against refund fraud and identity theft. Gone are the days of an instant refund or refund anticipation loan. Due to refund fraud, the IRS has taken over handling all refunds directly, according to Terry Le, tax preparer for Charles Maull and Associates.
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By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com A Hardin County woman suspected of burglarizing a home and accused of possibly lacing a beverage in a refrigerator was indicted by a Hardin County grand jury after she was arrested by deputies. Paula McGallion, 34, of Silsbee, was arrested after investigations led to her arrest of a home burglary and allegedly having intentions of committing a serious felony crime al-
legedly against her ex-husband. On Oct. 20, Hardin County deputies were dispatched to a home on the 3200 block of Paula Colonial Drive in Kountze in McGallion reference to a burglary. Deputy Tony Flower responded to the call and reported a laptop missing and several drinks that had an un-
known substance in them. The next day, deputies were called once again when a compainant advised authorities that more items were missing including a CHI hair styling iron. Deputy Aaron Tupper investigated the second day and reported that the complainant asked to identify an unknown smell emitting from tea in the refrigerator. According to the report, Tupper detected the odor of bleach. Deputies suspected McGal-
lion, who was also the ex-wife of the owner of the home. McGallion’s truck allegedly had been seen at the residence. After investigating McGallion, authorities found her to be in possession of the laptop as well as other items missing from the home. She was indicted on charges of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit other felony. McGallion’s bond was set at $75,000.
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By David Lisenby Special to the Bee Fans of The History Channel’s hit series “Swamp People” know that Austyn and Blake, better known as the Swamp Cuzzins, are a couple of alligator hunters who were raised in the swamps of Louisiana. The cousins have been hunting wild game and catching crawfish since they were small children. What few may know, however, is that the two hunters have strong family ties and live a normal life – even after their stint on Season 3 of the show. Saturday, April 20, Austyn and Blake will be at the 23rd Annual Village Creek Festival for a “Meet and Greet” with fans of the hit television series from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. After driving to their home near the Atchafalaya Swamp, Austyn and Blake were found gathered with their family members around a large table covered with a crawfish dinner. The family spends many weekends together eating mudbugs, drinking soft drinks and sharing stories. The cousins were raised together in the swamp and learned to live off the land from an early age. Youches said his grandpa had a camp in Bayou Pigeon for 30 years and started taking his grandson into the swamp to hunt while he was still in diapers. In their younger days, Austyn worked with a pipeline company in Sour Lake. He would survey the areas where the pipeline was to be constructed and clear the right-of-way. His parents worked on the same project. Blake’s parents still work at the company. Although their
permanent home is in Louisiana, they have stayed in Vidor for the past 4 years for the pipeline job in Sour Lake. Austyn and Blake got their break into stardom when The History Channel held an open casting call for new characters for “Swamp People.” The pair beat out many others who applied to be on the show and were followed by a camera crew during the 2011 alligator season. One of the more memorable events that happened during filming was when the cousins shot a gator and, thinking he was dead, threw him in their boat. As it turned out, however, the gator was definitely not dead. “I don't particularly like throwing a live gator in the boat, but Blake is always in such a hurry to just get him in the boat and go that he doesn't want to make sure he's dead,” said Austyn. “A bullet can just knock them out at first, so Blake wants to just throw him in the boat and leave. When
that gator rolls over on all fours, it's game on. It will spice up your day a little bit.” Austyn and Blake have gained notoriety since appearing on “Swamp People,” frequently making appearances at festivals, grand openings, tournaments and other events. However, the locals around their hometown treat them the same as before they became television stars. Their home life is also pretty much the same. The two still spend much of their time in the swamp. During alligator hunting season, which is in September, they live on their houseboat in the swamp. The rest of the year they live in their homes with their families. Blake has a 6year-old son, Blayson, and Austyn has a 2-month-old son, Aedyn. “We get along great,” said Austyn. “We're best friends; like brothers. We pretty much spend every day together. We grew up together. I don't think two people could be any
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closer than we are. Our kids are 6 years apart. I can see them being just like me and Blake. They'll have their daddy's teaching them all about hunting alligators and catching crawfish.” The Village Creek Festival will be held April 18-21 at its new location at the Lumberton City Park, 1300 FM 421. For more information on festival entertainment, the 5K or Kids K Fun Run, the Miss Village Creek Scholarship Pageant, vendor booths, or applications, visit the Chamber website at lumbertoncoc.com or call David or Lindsey at 409755-0554. "We're really looking forward to coming to the Village Creek Festival on April 20 and meeting fans of Swamp People and some new friends," Austyn said. "We always like meeting new people and getting their take on the show and what they think about Swamp People. We enjoy meeting people that enjoy the show."
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Hardin County Sheriff Ed Cain was one of more than 150 sheriffs and other law enforcement officers from around the state that visited the 83rd Legislature on Thursday, Feb. 19. The sheriff’s traveled from near and far in an effort to express their interest in what legislative actions
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TheatreKids summer program returns For each session, workshop participants are divided into two age groups. The younger students meet from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. the first seven days of the program, then rehearse for full days on the last three weekdays with the entire cast (the last Wednesday through Friday). The older students meet from 1-4 p.m. the first seven days of the program, then rehearse for full days the last three weekdays with the entire cast (the last Wednesday through Friday). During rehearsals, students receive training in the fundamentals of acting, improvisation, ensemble-building, movement and dance, healthy singing and song interpretation. Students concentrate on solo work and small group
The Silsbee Little Theater and Performing and Visual Arts Council (PVAC) are happy to announce that TheatreKids will return to Silsbee for two sessions this summer. Mark Wilson will return as teaching artist and will direct the variety show the students will perform at the end of each session. This year’s revue is called “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and it will feature music, comedy, dance, and dramatic scenes performed by the young artists participating in the program. TheatreKids is an arts program for all levels of ability, from beginner to advanced, and all students in grades 3-12 are welcome. The first session will run from June 17-29, and the second session will run from July 8-20.
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numbers, as well as full-company material for the final production. This year, renowned voice teacher Betty Shine will visit each program and teach a Vocal Master Class to the workshop participants. The final performances will be accompanied by a small student combo of piano, bass and drums. Interested musicians in grades 9-12 are asked to contact Janice Pattillo at 409-3859294 for more information. The band will spend one week creating arrangements and rehearsing with Director Mark Wilson, and then accompany the two live performances on the final Friday and Saturday night of each program. Each session will be for two weeks and a maximum of 30
students will be accepted into each session. The registration fee includes daily refreshments, two hot lunches (on the second Wednesday and Thursday of the program), special costume pieces, and two weeks of specialized training in the arts. Parents or guardians will be asked to volunteer to chaperone for three hours or provide refreshments for rehearsals or for the closing night reception following the final performance. There is a discount available for additional siblings enrolled in the program. Scholarships are available for partial or full tuition based on financial need and availability of funds. For more information, or to enroll in TheatreKids, please call Janice Pattillo at 409-3859294.
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Napping burglar gets rude awakening By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com A Buna man accused of burglarizing a home takes a breather on the couch of a residence in Lumberton and wakes up to authorities questioning him. Anthony Earl Hagan, 25, was arby rested H a r d i n C o u n t y Anthony Earl Deputy Scott Hagan Delacerda on Oct. 7 and accused of burglarizing a home on the 500 block of Rodney Drive in Lumberton. Hagan was indicted by a Hardin County grand jury on charges of burglary of a habitation, a second degree felony. According to the arrest affidavit, the homeowner called authorities after he arrived home to find an unknown man sleeping on his couch at around 4 p.m. Delacerda responded to the call and woke Hagan up, to which he responded that a girl
let him in the residence, claiming it was his sister, according to the affidavit. The homeowner stated to authorities that he was the only occupant of the home. A search by Delacerda on Hagan allegedly found a pearing knife and a fully loaded Smith and Wesson .22 caliber hand gun with a live round in the chamber, which allegedly belonged to the owner of the home. According to the affidavit, Hagan told authorities that he was going to attempt suicide on the same day and had been staying in a vacant home near the homeowner. The report states that the homeowner believed that Hagan had to have chambered the round, because he would never leave a live round in the chamber. Hagan was transported to the Baptist Behavioral Center in Beaumont, when authorities allegedly located five live .22 caliber rounds in his pants. Hagan told authorities that his intentions were to leave the property and go shoot squirrels for dinner.
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are taken, show their support of lawmakers, and exhibit a strong unity among the Sheriff’s of Texas. The Legislative Committee and staff of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas coordinated this special event to facilitate the Sheriff’s involvement in the legislative process. Resolutions were passed in both the House and Senate recognizing the sheriff’s and the Sheriff’s Association of Texas. Sheriff’s spent the remainder of the day meeting with their individual senators and representatives to discuss pending legislation and provide input on bills that affect the citizens of the State of Texas. The Sheriff’s feel this contact is crucial to providing meaningful law enforcement in their counties. Founded in 1874, the Sheriff’s Association of Texas is a non-profit professional and educational organization dedicated to the preservation of peace and the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Texas. The Legislative Committee is appointed by the President of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas and is composed of Sheriffs from around the state. For more information on the Sheriff’s Association of Texas, visit www.txsheriffs.org or call 512-445-5888.
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John Ronellow Lathrop Jr., 83, of Silsbee, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at Pine Harbor Health Care in Silsbee. Funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 23 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with burial following in Resthaven Cemetery, also in Silsbee. A native of Holyoke, Massachusetts and a longtime resident of Silsbee, he worked as a sheet metal mechanic in construction before retiring. He was also a United States Navy veteran. Survivors include son, John R. Lathrop III of Palm Bay, Florida; daughter, Lori Lathrop of Decatur, Georgia; stepson, Darrell Phelps of North Carolina; stepdaughter, Tina Bell of Dallas; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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June 23, 1916 - February 23, 2013 Verble Collins, age 96, died peacefully on February 23, 2013. Verble was born June 23, 1916 in Nacogdoches, Texas, the daughter of Alva and Maggie Kimmey. She is survived by her sons, Don Moye of Dallardsville, Floyd Bryan Moye of San Augustine, Travis “Bubba” Collins of Silsbee, Edwin Collins, of Silsbee; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives and friends also survive. She is also survived by three halfsisters. Verble is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Floyd Moye, her second husband, Vernon Collins; two sons, George Moye and James Collins; three daughters, Caran Moye Ferguson, Mildred Collins and Mary Nell Collins; three brothers, Carlos Kimmey, Eugene Kimmey and Guy Kimmey; one sister, Leona Kimmey. Visitation for Verble Collins began at 5 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Big Sandy Community Church in Dallardsville with Rev. Rex Hendrix conducting the services. Interment followed the services in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Cochran Funeral Home, Directors in charge of arrangements. Please sign the at guestbook http://www.cochranfh.com/
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Vernon Travis Collins, 73, of Silsbee, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. Arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee.
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Clara Boykin, 66, of Zavalla, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin. Services are pending with Donald E. Coleman Funeral Home in Kountze.
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Wanda Jean Wilson, 77, of Lumberton, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 at her home. A graveside will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee. Survivors include her friend, Tom Foster; daughter, Linda Cartwright Morrison and husband Eddie of Lumberton, Nancy Cartwright Kelly and husband Charlie of Johnette Arlington, Cartwright Coco and husband Charlie of Sour Lake and Cathy Cartwright Seeber and husband Skip of Houston; brothers, Clifford Wilson and Larry Wilson; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Graveside services for Nancy Lorraine Tanton, 55, of Silsbee, were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 27) at Morse Cemetery in Buna under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Visitation began at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Tanton died February 24, 2013 at her residence. A native of Kountze, Nancy was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a surgical nurse. Mrs. Tanton is survived by her husband, Bobby of Silsbee; son, Bobby Tanton Jr. and wife Rhonda of Silsbee; daughter, Linda Tanton of Buna and grandchildren, Clayton Tanton, April Drake and Trent, all of Silsbee. She is also survived by her brothers, Arthur Tidwell and wife Harriett of Cougar Country, Lloyd Wayne Tidwell of Buna and Robert Eugene Tidwell of Silsbee.
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Sharon Middlebrook Mathenia, 64, went home to be with her Lord on Feb. 22, 2013 at her daughter’s home after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 18, 1949 in Houston, Texas. Memorial services will be at Bethel Baptist Church, Hwy 326, in Kountze, TX. at 1 p.m. on Saturday March 2, 2013 She is survived by her mother, Etra Sthram of Irving, Texas; husband, Wayne Mathenia; daughters, Lori French Waters and husband Andrew and Lisa French Ball and husband Charley; and her son, Jason Mathenia, all of Copperas Cove, Tx. She also leaves behind her sister, Jennifer Middlebrook Nelson and her brothers, William of Caddo Mills, Tx., Robert of Silsbee, Tx. and Richard of Votaw, Tx. Left to cherish her memory are her six beautiful grandchildren who meant the world to her, four granddaughters Jessica Ball of Florida, Lauren Ball, Anna Noordam and Ashley Ball; two grandsons Isaac Waters and Charley Ball, all of Copperas Cove, Tx. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Middlebrook, Sr. and her brother, Steve Middlebrook. She will be missed forever by all who loved and knew her. The family would like to express sincere appreciation of thanks to Lighthouse Hospice and Lisa Abel that cared for her, she was a special angel.
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Vernon Nathan Pike, 89, of Silsbee, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 22 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with burial following in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. A native of Nacogdoches, he moved to Silsbee in 1966 and was a United States Army World War II veteran having served in China, Burma and India. He was employed with Lamar University for over 30 years retiring in 1986. In 1998 he moved to Natchez, Mississippi and opened a Bed and Breakfast. He moved back to Silsbee in 2006 after the death of his wife. Survivors include his daughters, Pam Willis and husband Jim of Silsbee, Connie Sirman and husband Sam of Katy and Karen Hoffman and husband Bruns of Conroe; brother, James Pike of Sealy; sister, Frankie Glenn of Richmond; ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.
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William “Bill” Roach Sr., 62, of Village Mills, died Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 27) at Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze with burial following in Village Mills Cemetery. A native of Woodville, he had lived in Village Mills 25 years and was a United States Army Vietnam veteran. He was an equipment operator with Hardin County Pct. 4. Survivors include his wife, Mickie Roach; children, William Roach Jr. of Warren, Kenny Roach of Lumberton, Shawn Wilcoxon of San Diego, California and Michael Dwayne Roach of Village Mills; sister, Judy Swearingen of Village Mills; and 11 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.
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Dorothy Droddy, 85, of Silsbee, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 22 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with burial following in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she lived most of her life in Silsbee and worked for Kirby Forest Industries and in the Hardin County Auditor’s office. Survivors include her sons, Kirk Droddy and Deeann of Austin, Scott Droddy and wife Karen of Silsbee and Clint Droddy and wife Lynn of Beaumont; brothers, Rudolph Hood and James N. Hood; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Frances Jean Holmes, 82, of Silsbee and a native of Hicksbaugh, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee with burial following in Resthaven Cemetery, also in Silsbee. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 27) at the funeral home. Survivors include son, Loyd Holmes and wife Sherri of Silsbee; daughter, Peggy Mai and husband Luan of Beaumont; sister, Nelda McKee of Silsbee; and one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
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Joe Donald Sanders, 72, of Kountze, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at Kountze Nursing Center in Kountze. A native of Kirbyville, he was a United States Army veteran and a retired vocational director with Lee College in Baytown. He was a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge #81 AF&AM in Baytown and a lifetime member of VFW Post #323. Survivors include his daughters, Barbara Greer, Donna Wolcott, Billie Sanders, and Debbie Morrison, all of Kountze and Betty Totty of Palestine and Kristin Sanders of Wisconsin; and 11 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
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Joseph Errol Grant, 22, of Kountze, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 23 at Infant Jesus Catholic Church in Lumberton under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze with burial following in Holland Cemetery, also in Kountze. A native of Lumberton and a 2008 graduate of Kountze High School, he was an apprentice lineman with T&D Solutions in Beaumont. Survivors include his parents, Dinah and Clay Grant; sisters, Leila Grant of Beaumont, Sharon Grant of Austin, Virginia Walston of Kountze, and Maria Grant of Groves; fiancée, Wilma Nicole Cox of Kountze; and grandparents, John Errol and Charlotte Ann Grant of Kountze. Funeral services for Mary Lou Smith Dulaney, 79, of Wildwood, were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 27, 2013) at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with interment following in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Woodville. Visitation began at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Dulaney died February 23, 2013 at the home of her daughter in Evadale. A native of Woodville, Mrs. Dulaney was a longtime resident of this area. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Mary Kay consultant and enjoyed crocheting. Many years ago, she owned a “square” donut shop in Buna. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Lorene (Coleman) and James Louie Jenkins Sr.; husband, C.C. Smith; one sister, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is survived by her children, Charles W. Smith and wife Sara of Wildwood, Billy R. Smith and wife Susan of Lafayette LA, Cynthia Dianne Richardson and husband Glenn of Wildwood, John L. Smith of Woodville and Kimberly Kay Smith and husband Arnold of Evadale; brothers, James L. Jenkins and wife Betty of Athens, John A. Jenkins of Woodville and Elbert L. Jenkins and wife Edith of Woodville; eighteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren.
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Evelyn Watts Gore was born June 27, 1941 to L.T. and Vallie Crawford Watts. She departed this life on Friday, February 22, 2013 and moved into the arms of Jesus. Mrs. Gore was a native and lifelong resident of Silsbee, TX and until her health no longer permitted was an active member of Genesis Baptist Church serving as a Sunday school teacher. When she moved to Silsbee Oaks she transitioned to leading a Bible Study at the nursing home. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.T. and Vallie Crawford Watts; her loving husband of 36 years, Prentice G. “Goose” Gore; in-laws, Ashley and Elmer Lee Baker Gore; brother, R.B. Watts; sister-in-law; Martha Ann Hutto Gore; and brothers-in-law, Ernest E. Allen and Kenneth C. B. Gore. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Gore Burns and husband Garry; daughters by marriage, Susan Gore Byerly and husband John, Sally Gore Buckley and husband grandchildren, William; Matthew and Viktoria Dethlefsen, Mark Dethlefsen, Jessica Byerly, Daniel and Jessica Burns, Catie Byerly, Justin and Erika Burns, Judy Byerly, Cody Burns, Morgan Buckley and Joshua Burns; great grandchildren, Zoey McLean, Katelynn Burns, Taylor Burns, Alex Greer, Dahlia Burns and Olivia Burns; sisters-in-law, Inez Watts, Ola Allen and Anna Mary Gore; brother-in-law, Clayton Gore and wife Kaye; and five nieces, two nephews and numerous cousins, great, great- great and great- great great nieces and nephews. Honoring Mrs. Gore as pallbearers were Matthew Dethlefsen, Mark Dethlefsen, Justin Burns, Harvey Watts, Michael Burns, James Brandon, Scott Burns, and Steve Fountain. Officiating the service were Rev. Paul Williams and Rev. Donald Pierson. Visitation was at Farmer’s Funeral Home, 415 N 4th St, Silsbee, TX Sunday, February 24, 2013, 5 – 8 p.m. with the service on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 2 p.m. also at Farmer’s Funeral Home with burial to follow at Cunningham Cemetery, Fred, TX. Special thanks to the members of Genesis Baptist Church for your love and attention to Mrs. Gore and to the staff and administrators of both Silsbee Oaks Health Care, especially the nurses on hall 4 and Professional Health Care Hospice.
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Funeral services for Patsy Jean Bundrant, 73, of Silsbee were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following at Turner Branch Cemetery in Spurger. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Bundrant died February 23, 2013 at her residence in Silsbee surrounded by her family. Patsy was a native of Silsbee and a longtime resident of Southeast Texas. She was a retired cashier with Market Place. Survivors include sons, Wayne Sims and wife Lola of Spurger, Larry Sims and wife Gayle of Silsbee, Mark Sims of Silsbee and William Bundrant, Jr. and wife Alona of Nacogdoches; daughter, Janet Newland and fiancé Malcolm Jeffcoat of Kingman, Arizona; nineteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren; sisters, Marie Hicks of Fred, Gladys Crawford and husband J.T. of Warren, Sherry Moore of Fred and Sonja Hicks of Nederland; and brothers, Paul Hicks and wife Judy of Fred and Tim Hicks of Fred. Pallbearers were Malcolm Jeffcoat, Edward Drake, Joshua Jones, Nick Phillips, Al Olds and Kevin Sims.
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Patricia Thompson, 63, of Silsbee, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at her son’s home in Evadale. A graveside service was held Monday, Feb. 25 at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. A native of Camden, Arkansas, she was a longtime resident of Southeast, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Dave Ellis of Silsbee; son, Gary Hopkins and wife Stacy of Evadale; several brothers and sisters; and six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
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Addie Mae Buxton, 94, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 23 at the First Pentecostal Church in Silsbee under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary, also in Silsbee with burial following in Antioch Cemetery in Buna. A native of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, she was a 64-year member of First Pentecostal Church in Silsbee and was a seamstress. Survivors include daughters, Shirley Burlin and Jean Thompson-Maxwell and husband Daniel, both of Silsbee, Barbara Gill and husband Dwayne and Sue Roberts and husband Larry, both of Buna and Yvonne Heilmann of Beaumont; son, Donald Martinez and wife Tina of Evadale; and 30 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, 39 great-greatand grandchildren.
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Donald Lee Brown, age 67, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at his residence in Lumberton, TX. Mr. Brown was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on December 6, 1945 to the late Hubert and Lola M. Sisk Brown. Mr. Brown, a Master Sergeant, retired after serving 26 years in the United Stated Army. During his military career he was awarded the Purple Heart in Vietnam. He then went to work for the Hardin County Juvenile Detention Center as a correctional officer. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Charlene Brown; two sons, Donald Brown, Jr. and Steven Harkness and his wife Joanne; two grandchildren, Alex and Mia Harkness; one brother, Billy Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private memorial services will be held by the family. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675, got@woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Funeral services for Johnnie Rae Hartman, 90, of Lumberton were at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following at Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Hartman died February 21, 2013 in Silsbee. Johnnie was a native of Merryville, Louisiana and a longtime resident of this area. She was a retired manager for O’Bannions Grocery. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lesla and Mary Midkiff; husband, Frank Hartman; sisters, Della Burns and Ollie Mae Midkiff; and brothers, Roy Midkiff and Buddy Midkiff. Survivors include her son, James Hartman, Sr. and wife Leavon of Lumberton; grandsons, James Hartman, Jr. and wife Tracy of Mobile, Alabama, Jason Hartman and Josh Hartman, both of Lumberton; and great grandsons, Ty Hartman of Mobile, Alabama and Jace Hartman of Kountze.
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Marilyn Ann Solomon Wells, 72, of Lumberton and a native of Beaumont, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 24 at Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee. Her committal was at Broussard’s Crematorium in Beaumont. Survivors include her husband, J.P. Wells of Lumberton; son, Greg Wells of Lumberton; daughter, Kelli Pickering and husband Gene of Lumberton; sister, Nora Dell Morris of Pasadena; brother, J.A. Solomon of Waller; and four grandchildren.
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have to wear these burqas or risk severe punishment, even death, because of the way they are viewed by the men of the country. They were told it was just a fashion and was an alternative way to dress, and that is not true." Parents of LISD have also stepped in to let their opinions on the situation be known. An anonymous parent of one of the girls photographed stated that she was upset with the lesson and has pulled her child out of LISD until she can investigate further. "The curriculum is not fair and balanced. I learned that the lesson escalated quickly from a study on culture to a
full study on Islam. My daughter learned that each person has to walk to the mecca and walk around it seven times before their death. What relevance does that have to my child's education?" The parent was also upset that she was not contacted when her daughter was brought to the office to sign an incident report without her being present. "They went too far and they hid it from us. We should have been contacted, these are our babies". The concerned parent went on to say that most of the girls involved are taking it particularly hard and are concerned for their teacher. According to her daughter, the teacher told her students that while she did not feel comfortable teaching the lesson, it was something she had to do as a teacher. Superintendent John Valastro and LHS Principal Gerald
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Chandler have been bombarded with calls from angry parents and curious media regarding the complex issue. Valastro stated that the lesson is in no way a form of propaganda, and that the district and its teachers are following a curriculum that is created by the state. He stated that he has had numerous discussions with parents and others, and once they know all the facts, they are not upset. LISD follows a curriculum that is given to them by the State of Texas to ensure that the students are meeting the required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) program. Each lesson can be customized and teachers do not have to teach a "standardized lesson". The teacher who was leading the lesson in question is a veteran teacher and has been teaching this lesson for years. Valastro stated that while
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tine would cost $663,000. Renovations to Laura Reeves, which include a new vestibule, secured entrance with card readers, HVAC replacement of every unit, replacing lighting fixtures, gas and plumbing restoration, new roof, new electrical work, and insulation come at a cost of $1.2 million. Middle school renovations would include HVAC replacement including gas lines, HVAC split systems, new lighting fixtures, plumbing, and a secure entrance with card readers. The cost would be $2.8 million. Silsbee is currently qualified for $6.3 million in qualified school construction bonds (QSCB), which allows that amount to be financed interest free. “This will be something that the community will be proud of,” Board Trustee James deGaravilla said. “This will create efficiency through consolidation.” The district was under time constraints with a March 1 deadline to file the bond election for May. For months, a committee had been gathering along with Claycomb and Associates to come up with a feasible plan for the future of Silsbee ISD. Bill J. Conway Jr. made the motion to approve the bond election and Sanford made a second motion. It was approved 5-0. Present at the meeting were trustees deGaravilla, Sam Edd Harrell, Sanford, President John Griffin and Superintendent Richard Bain. Not present were Sonja Kelley and Dana Hancock.
sage, the voice reportedly identifies himself as Brent Tye and a member of the Aryan Brotherhood. Allen reported that the mother of the child had recently pressed charges on Tye for assaulting her son on a separate incident. Tye allegedly made threats to the family if charges would be pressed including cutting the heads of the victims off and putting them into mail boxes, according to the affidavit. Along with voice mails, the victim also received numerous
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“The book is about why we make them and what I learned about fear and the power of God’s word to overcome it,” he added. The popularity of Shields of Strength dog tags remains popular among soldiers as the country battles its fight with a war against terrorism. “When I was fighting paled in comparison to what they’re dealing with,” Vaughn added. “So desper-
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brisket, ribs, potato salad, beans and dessert. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Adam Tantillo. Chamber President Ira Braneff would like to welcome everyone out to the event and the dress is casual western attire. Should be a great evening and great food.
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teaching a lesson about diverse cultures, questions will be asked. “It lends itself to discussion and the students and teachers were discussing how cultures are different,” he said. “No one was forced to try on the burqas.” Valastro went on to say that as educators, they are charged with bringing forth new knowledge to kids and discussing that knowledge in a classroom setting. “LISD does not promote Islam,” Valastro added. “We acknowledge that we make mistakes, but we really do have our students’ and our communities’ best interest at heart. Teachers and staff learn from these mistakes and we welcome the feedback.” Valasto ended the discussion by posing one question, “What is more dangerous – fear and ignorance or education and understanding?”
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text messages from a cell phone. According to the report, the family believes the incident was spurred by the recent charges and that the 16-year old minor had allegedly befriending the cousin of Guidry. Guidry did not approve, according to the affidavit. The two suspects reportedly live at the same residence on Hooks Cemetery Loop in Kountze. Bond was set for Tye at $350,000. Bond for Guidry was set at $50,000.
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ately, I want to do something for these people. I love my country, I love our military. It gives me an opportunity to give them something. Nothing I could ever say could make the difference that one piece of God’s word can make.” The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce banquet is set for 7 p.m. at Silsbee High School cafeteria.
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Tigers dash past Kashmere 98-82 Silsbee falls in regional quarterfinals to Houston Yates 100-85.
Silsbee opened playoff action for the 2012-13 season on Friday when they traveled to Lee College to play the Kashmere Rams. The Tigers opened the game with a 6-2 run but Kashmere refused to allow the Tigers to get away from them. They fought back to narrow the gap and then took the lead for the first time in the game at 17-16. The Tigers early free throw shooting was dismal at four for nine, to help keep the Rams within range. Jordan Holmes, who made four free throws to end the period, finished the first period with 10 points. He had a 3point play the old fashioned way midway through the period. At the end of the period
Silsbee had a slim 24-23 lead in the game. During the second quarter, the Rams kept putting the Tigers at the free throw line and they finally began to warm up as the quarter drew to a close. By the end of the half, Silsbee had made 17 of 32 free throws. The excessive number of fouls took their tole during the second period. DaVaughn Thomas picked up his second foul in the opening seconds of the second quarter. A minute later, Holmes had his second foul. Kashmere was finding itself in as much foul trouble as the Tigers. Ervin Loville, a 64 junior, picked up his second foul early in the quarter and
then as the period reached the half way mark Paul Banks, a 6-2 forward, picked up his third foul. Silsbee Head Coach Joe Sigler calmly put the Tigers, who were in foul trouble, on the bench and went to a mixture of first and second unit players. Zayon Jackson, Patrick Reed and Chris Elam all scored in succession as Silsbee slowly built its lead. Kendrick Scott hit a free throw to build the Tigers lead to 40-30. Kashmere refused to fold. They rallied back quickly. With less than a minute left in the half Ladavian Barnes committed his third foul of the game and Franklin Armstrong hit pair of free throws. At this point Kashmere had gone on an 11-2 run to narrow the gap to 41-38. They went on to outscore Silsbee 15-4 in the final three minutes of the half. The half ended with Silsbee holding a narrow 43-40 lead. During the ups and downs of the first half, Sigler had seemed pretty calm as he watched the Rams take a run at his team. He refused to put Holmes and Thomas back in the game and take any chance on them getting in more foul trouble. Holmes did come back in to start the second half. He opened with a three and followed with a two pointer.
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Jordan Holmes drives into the paint against an opponent from Houston Kashmere. The Tigers speed and endurance proved to be the difference in this game in the fourth quarter.
Elam added another basket as Silsbee jumped ahead 50-44. Holmes hit for nine in the third period but he and Thomas did pick up their third fouls of the game. The foul trouble that Silsbee was battling itself through was
giving Jacob Dobbins a chance to see significant action in the game and the talented senior responded with one of his best games of the year. He had nine points in the first half. His play in the third quarter was a continuance of
his first half play. His play in the post was giving Kashmere fits. Elam and Holmes were putting up much of the offensive fire power for the Tigers. Even though Silsbee had several offensive spurts, the See TIGERS on PG. 6, SEC. 2
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Jacob Dobbins played possibly his best game of the year in a 98-82 win over Kashmere. Dobbins had eleven points and ten rebounds.
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com LUFKIN – The Kountze Lions’ season came to a crashing halt on Friday at the hands of the no. 3 ranked Tatum Eagles at Angelina College for a class 2A area round. The early exit came as a shock to the Lions, ranked first in the state since defeating White Oak on Dec. 29 to claim the top spot in 2A. The Tatum Eagles battled in
the second half and defensively shut down a speedy Kountze team to a 60-49 victory and advance to the regional quarterfinals. Tatum ended a 22-game win streak by Kountze, and claimed its second victory over the Lions this season. The last loss by Kountze was to the Eagles on Dec. 7 during the Hardin-Jefferson tournament. “We came out flat in the second half,” Kountze Head
Coach Duane Joubert said. “I knew they were going to be competitive in this game. They were the only team in 2A that has beat us before. We had some open looks, but we couldn’t knock them down. That’s just how it goes.” Kountze mounted an 11-0 run in the first quarter and tied the game 13-13 on a layup by Justin Harper after trailing for most of the period. Harper then extended the lead 18-13 for Kountze after ending the
first period with a 3-pointer. He finished with 10 points in the loss. Holding on to a 27-21 lead at the half, Tatum opened the floodgates and began the second half with a 3-pointer by Javolick Garrett, who seemingly took over to lead the Eagles. He finished the evening as the leading scorer with 24 points. Tatum tied the game 29-29 See LIONS on PG. 2, SEC. 2
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with 10:08 remaining in the third on a bucket from Robbie Rockwell that set the tone for the Eagles. Kountze desperation was felt as 3-point attempts missed countless times before Harper hit one late in the third to cut into Tatum’s lead 38-35. But one more bucket is all Kountze could muster from then on to close out the third while Tatum extended its lead 45-37 to head into the fourth period. The Lions chiseled away at the deficit and pulled to within 49-47 of Tatum midway through the fourth quarter. But Kountze post Corey Lowe got the best of emotion and committed a technical and a flagrant foul that gave Tatum an extra possession and a 5449 lead. “We knocked off the best
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Kountze freshman guard Grayland Arnold attempts to steal from Tatum guard Kyshaun Smith on Friday at Angelina College in Lufkin. Tatum shocked Kountze in the area playoff to end the Lion’s season abruptly.
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team in the state tonight, I think,” Head Coach Brett Car said. “They are relentless the way they crash the boards. We knew all week that it was going to be this way and that we needed to play at the next level. I mean, this game felt like a regional finals game and it’s only area.” Kountze freshman guard Grayland Arnold led the Lions with 16 points. Marcus Williams finished with eight points and Dante McMahon finished with six points. Senior Darrion Harper added five points. Kountze finished the season with an overall 32-4 record. Tatum advanced to the third round to face Crockett on
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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES JOSEPH WILLIAMS, DECEASED
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES JOSEPH WILLIAMS, were issued on July 12, 2012, in Cause No. 9722, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to: JUDY IRENE WILLIAMS JONES
The residence of such Executor is Hardin County, Texas, the Post Office address is: c/o BEVIL B. WRIGHT P.O. BOX E SILSBEE, TEXAS 77656
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 19th day of February, 2013 By: BEVIL B. WRIGHT Attorney for the Estate
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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE MARIE L. SIMPSON, DECEASED
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate DOWARD L. SIMPSON, were issued on December 21, 2012, in Cause No. 9791, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to:
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate MARIE L. SIMPSON, were issued on December 21, 2012, in Cause No. 9790, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to:
The residence of such Executor is Hardin County, Texas, the Post Office address is:
The residence of such Executor is Hardin County, Texas, the Post Office address is:
MICHAEL ANTHONY SIMPSON
c/o BEVIL B. WRIGHT P.O. BOX E SILSBEE, TEXAS 77656
MICHAEL ANTHONY SIMPSON
c/o BEVIL B. WRIGHT P.O. BOX E SILSBEE, TEXAS 77656
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
By: BEVIL B. WRIGHT Attorney for the Estate
By: BEVIL B. WRIGHT Attorney for the Estate
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Rebel baseball 2013 gets off to a perfect start By Scott Loar The Evadale Rebels Baseball team did not take long to pick up right where they left off last year as they blanked Newton 18-0 in five innings last Friday night. The team
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APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., ITC HOLDINGS CORP., MID SOUTH TRANSCO LLC, TRANSMISSION COMPANY TEXAS, LLC, AND ITC MIDSOUTH, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF TRANSMISSION BUSINESS, TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATION RIGHTS, CERTAIN COST RECOVERY APPROVALS, AND RELATED RELIEF
On February 19, 2013, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or “the Company”), ITC Holdings Corp. (“ITC”), Mid South Transco LLC, Transmission Company Texas, LLC, and ITC Midsouth, LLC filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”) their Application for approval of proposed transactions to transfer ownership and control of ETIʼs transmission assets to a subsidiary of ITC (“Application”), pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act (“PURA”) §§ 39.915 and 39.262, which require, among other things, PUCT review of transactions in which operational control of a utility is transferred, PURA § 14.101, which requires PUCT review of certain sales, transfers and mergers, and PURA § 37.154, which requires PUCT approval of the transfer of a certificate of convenience and necessity (“CCN”) or of rights held under a CCN. Approval of the Application would result in the transfer of ETIʼs transmission assets and business and related CCN rights to a subsidiary of ITC as well as a corporate reorganization of ETI within the Entergy Corporation corporate structure. The ITC subsidiary will assume ownership and operation of ETIʼs transmission assets that are at or above 69kV. ETI also will change corporate form and continue to own and operate generation and distribution assets and provide retail electric service in its certificated service area. Approval of the Application will affect all of ETIʼs customers in all areas of its service territory, but it will not have any immediate effect on ETIʼs retail electricity rates. ETI is not seeking modification of its rates in the Application, but is proposing a mechanism be approved to address rate impacts of the transaction that would be implemented in a separate proceeding. The PUCT will review the Application, establish an intervention date for interested persons, and determine whether the Application should be approved. The PUCTʼs proceeding to review the Application has been assigned Docket No. 41223. The deadline to intervene will be March 21, 2013. It is anticipated that the PUCT will issue a decision not later than the 180th day after the Application is filed. A prehearing conference is expected to be held in Austin, Texas shortly after the intervention deadline. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon these proceedings, or obtain further information, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the PUCTʼs Office of Consumer Protection at 512-936-7120 or 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the PUCT at 512-936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2988. All communications should refer to Docket No. 41223. Persons with questions or who want more information about this Application may contact Entergy Texas at 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-800-368-3749 (select option 4, then 4, then 2, then 2, then 1) during normal business hours. A complete copy of the Application is available for inspection at the Company address listed above.
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NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR
Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in Tex. Util. Code) and P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.237(A)(3)(B), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on February 19, 2013 a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All of Entergy Texasʼ retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected by the Commissionʼs approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on nonfuel base rates. Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the March 2013 billing month. Entergy Texas proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915. The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows: FACTOR BY VOLTAGE LEVELS
Delivery Voltage Fixed Fuel Factor Secondary $ 0.0352522 per kWh Primary $ 0.0343350 per kWh 69kV/138kV $ 0.0331235 per kWh 230kV $ 0.0325654 per kWh The revised fuel factor would result in an increase in Entergy Texasʼ annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $15.1 million, or 2.9%, on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective September 2012, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate increase of 1.1% annually, or $ 0.96 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texasʼ next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of March 2013 through August 2013. Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (select option 4, then press 4, then press 2, then press 2, then press 1)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 41234 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.
also polished off two games in a double header with Zavalla on Saturday, 18-1 and 16-0 for a perfect 3-0 start to the season. Against Newton, Matthew Akridge and Hunter Jackson were both 2 for 3 at the plate and scored three runs each.
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Silsbee ISD – Football Practice Field
SEALED BIDS: Sealed Bids for the design and construction for the above named project will be required by Silsbee ISD and shall be delivered or mailed to the address below:
Silsbee Independent School District Attention: Kirsten Phillips, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance 415 Hwy. 327 West Silsbee, Texas 77656
MANDANTORY PRE-BID MEETING: There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Silsbee ISD Administration Building, 415 Highway 327 West, Silsbee, TX 77656. DELIVER BIDS By: Monday March 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. Bids received by personal delivery or mail after the closing time will be returned unopened.
SCOPE OF WORK: The project consists of providing design drawings and construction of a football practice field located on the campus of Silsbee High School adjacent to the student parking lot. Construction will include:
Request for design/build services for a regulation football field with an additional 60 yards for practice and associated site work. Scope as follows:
1-Regulation size football field with one goal post All import and export of dirt material An additional 60 yards added to one end Complete irrigation with licensed irrigator Celebrity Bermuda Grass (sprig) with licensed installer Water supply for irrigation and hose taps with RPZ (Licensed Plumber) Electrical supply for receptacles and irrigation controller (Licensed Electrician) Maintain drainage around new field Sidewalk/Paving entrance Permanent barricade to prevent vehicles from damaging field All design drawings must be stamped by a Texas Professional Engineer Insurance will be required (1 million min. coverage) Bonds will be required Final survey will be required to determine field dimensions
Drawings shall be reviewed and approved by Silsbee ISD prior to Construction. Drawings will be required and Engineers Stamp Licensed in the State of Texas. Silsbee ISD reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids.
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COUNTY OF HARDIN 356TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF SHANEIKA BASS -VSBRANDON BASS AND IN THE INTEREST OF BRANDIS BASS IMPORTANT NOTICE
“YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. YOU MAY EMPLOY AN ATTORNEY. IF YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN ANSWER WITH THE CLERK WHO ISSUED THIS CITATION BY 10:00 A.M. ON THE MONDAY NEXT FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF 20 DAYS AFTER YOU WERE SERVED THIS CITATION AND PETITION, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU” TO: BRANDON BASS, Respondent(s), Greetings:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the 356TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS, at the Courthouse located at 300 Monroe St. of said County in the City of Kountze, Hardin County, Texas, by filing a written answer at or before 10:00 oʼclock a.m. of the Monday next after the expiration of twenty (20) days from the date of service of this citation then and there to answer the Petition of SHANEIKA BASS filed in said court on 2/11/13, in cause numbered 53876 on the docket of said court, styled: IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF SHANEIKA BASS -VSBRANDON BASS AND IN THE INTEREST OF BRANDIS BASS
the nature of which suit is a request to original PETITION FOR DIVORCE. DATE OF BIRTH 6/24/01
PLACE OF BIRTH PALMS, CA
“The court has the authority in this suit enter any judgment or decree, including but not limited to dissolving the marriage, providing for the division of property, which will be binding on you.
“The court has the authority in this suit to render an order in the childʼs (childrenʼs) interest that will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity, and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the childʼs (childrenʼs) adoption.
ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT AT KOUNTZE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 12th day of February, 2013.
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CHILDREN BRANDIS BASS
Wes Williams had three steals and scored three runs. Jackson started on the mound for the Rebels and pitched four strong innings with nine strikeouts and no walks to take the victory. In the first game with Zavalla, Cody Ingram was 3 for 4 from the plate, Adrian Valencia was 3 for 3 batting and Michael Ballard was 2 for 3 against Zavalla’s pitching. Ingram recorded the win on the mound for the Rebels with six strikeouts and four walks. In the second game, Akridge and Jackson were both 3 for 4 while Ingram and Williams were 2 for 4. Keaton Smith pitched the Rebel victory and had eight strikeouts and only one walk. “We played well defensively over the weekend and our bats are beginning to come around,” Coach Mark Williams said. “I like our pitching and we have plenty of options in the outfield that are nice to have people that can be plugged in to meet a need. We still have plenty of work to do and we have a difficult district this year to compete in. I just want us to get better on the fundamentals each week and play each pitch of every inning.” The Rebels will host their annual baseball tournament with nine teams competing in the round robin format. The Rebels will see Brookeland, Colmesneil and West Sabine, all considered playoff contenders in the 1A district. Other teams include High Island, Sabine Pass and West Hardin, all from the Rebels district and 2A teams Hardin and Anahuac. The tournament will begin Thursday morning and run through Saturday evening.
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of James A. Holmes, Jr., Deceased were issued on February 15, 2013, in Cause No. 9822 pending in the Probate Court of Hardin County, Texas, to: Deborah Ann Holmes, Independent Executrix. The post office address of the Independent Executrix is: Deborah Ann Holmes c/o Walter D. Snider Snider Law Firm, PLLC 550 Fannin, Suite 111 Beaumont, TX 77701
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 25th day of February, 2013. SNIDER LAW FIRM, PLLC Walter D. Snider State Bar No. 18797000 Century Tower 550 Fannin, Suite 111 Beaumont, Texas 77701 (409) 924-9595/(409)924-0808 FAX ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE 91
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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARGIE EVA BREAUX, DECEASED
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARGIE EVA BREAUX, were issued on January 24, 2013, in Cause No. 9808, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to: RICHARD L. BREAUX and CAMILLE MARGIE HASBROUCK
The residence of such Executor is Hardin County, Texas, the Post Office address is: c/o BEVIL B. WRIGHT P.O. BOX E SILSBEE, TEXAS 77656
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 19th day of February, 2013 By: BEVIL B. WRIGHT Attorney for the Estate
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Soignet signs with Sam Houston By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Silsbee senior Kori Soignet signed a letter of intent on Thursday, Feb. 21 to continue her track career at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. The Evadale transfer will take her athletic ability in the high jump event and become a Bearkat in the fall. “I really like the school,” said Soignet. “They are fantastic. They are more like a family. They have been great friends during my visit.” Soignet began her high school career at Silsbee before transferring to Evadale for her sophomore and junior seasons. While at Evadale, Soignet qualified for state in the high jump on the 1A level. She finished with a leap of 5-6 her sophomore year and improved to 5-7 her junior year in Austin to finish fourth overall. “I don’t feel any pressure,” Soignet added. “The bar doesn’t change. The height stays the same no matter if you are in a 1A or a 5A school.” Soignet began track in junior high and has no AAU com-
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Silsbee senior Kori Soignet signed a letter of intent on Thursday to become a member of the Sam Houston State University track team as a high jumper. Soignet is flanked by her parents Craig and Christena Soignet.
petition under her belt. Pure desire to win began at the mid-level and the dividends paid off for the senior. Along with track, she also gained a love for softball, currently a member of the Silsbee
Lady Tigers team as a centerfielder. While at Sam Houston State, Soignet plans to be a contender for All-Conference and extend her event into the heptathlon.
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Silsbee tennis team members competing at the Orange County Invitational were, kneeling (from left), Ray Martinez and Ryan Martinez. Second row (from left), Shelby Keefer, Mackenzie Lejeune, Hannah Martin, and Jennifer Watters. In back (from left), Adam Cruz, Zach Shaw, and Keleigh Trabing.
Silsbee tennis competes at Orange County Invitational The Silsbee Tiger tennis team was represented in the finals of five of the eight divisions played in the Orange County Invitational Tennis Tournament on Friday, Feb. 22. Freshman Ryan Martinez teamed up with his brother Ray Martinez, a junior, to win the boys “B” doubles tournament. The brothers defeated a strong PNG team in the semifinals by a score of 8-6 before going on to defeat the Kirbyville “B” team by a score of 6-0, 6-2 in the finals. This is only the second high school tournament Ryan has played and his second championship medal. Mackenzie Lejeune and
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Shelby Keefer took second place in girls “A” doubles. Hannah Martin and Jennifer Watters took second place in girls “B” doubles. Zach Shaw teamed up with
Adam Cruz to take second place in boys “A” doubles with Keleigh Trabing winning second place in girls “B” singles.
She is being considered for relay teams and possibly hurdles her senior year at Silsbee. Soignet signed on the dotted line while flanked by her parents Craig and Christena Soignet.
Silsbee girls place 1-2-3 in shot event
The highly regarded Silsbee High School girls track team opened their season at the Lumberton High School Relays and Silsbee ended the meet in fifth place behind Bridge City, LC, Lumberton, and PNG. The Tigers big event was the Shot put where Silsbee placed 1-2-3. Annie Morrisey captured first place with a heave of 33’9”. Camry Martin was second at 30-11 1/2 and Shaylana Hudson was third at 31-5 1/2. Morrisey also picked up third place points in the discus with a fling of 94-2. The Lady Tigers did manage to place second in both the 400 and 800-meter relays. Kori Soignet, who signed last week to high jump at Sam Houston State University, was second with a leap of 5-2. The Tigers only other points came when Wie was sixth in the long jump at 13-10 1/2. Appleonia Carey was sixth in the 100-meter dash in 14.09, and Aleigh Brandley was fifth in the 200-meter dash in 31.11.
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The Silsbee girls golf team placed fourth Thursday at the Vidor Invitational at Brentwood. Allison Davis was second in the individual medal honors with a score of 84. The meet was held on a cold and windy day. The other members of the Lady Tigers team included
Emily Greenwood, Emily McIntyre, Autaum Louviere and Phoebe Suy. Coach Bobby Woodard has been entering the teams into tournaments in groups. He plans to enter two boys and two girls teams into the district tournament when the season ends.
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Tigers win three of four at Vidor tourney
The Silsbee Tigers won three of four games in the Vidor baseball tournament last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A number of the games were played on the Silsbee campus due to playing conditions in Vidor. The Tigers opened the tournament with a 5-4 win over Port Arthur Memorial. They they defeated Ozen by a 10-0 score. This advanced the Tigers to a game against Barbers Hill which Silsbee lost 42. Silsbee ended the tournament with a 5-4 win over Dayton in its final game. Jordan Gore provided the offensive spark by driving in three runs in the 5-4 win over Port Arthur Memorial to open the tournament. He drove in two runs with a single and then scored one with a solo home run blast over the left centerfield fence. He also got on base once with a walk. Cody LeBlanc was 2 for 4 in the game. Montana Garcia, Adam Valencia, Tyler Powell and Chris Nesbitt all had one hit in the game. LeBlanc’s hit was a double. Silsbee jumped ahead in the game 2-0 in the first inning. After Port Arthur scored one in the fifth the Tigers added two more to lead 4-1. This lead stood up until the seventh inning when Memorial scored three to tie the game at 4-4. Silsbee scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Braden Griffin, who came on in relief in the seventh inning and pitched 2/3 of an inning was able to pick up the win. Gore started the game on the mound. He pitched 4-1/3 inning, allowing one run on four hits and four walks. He struck out two. Montana Garcia then took his place and pitched two innings allowing three hits and three runs. He walked two and struck out one before Griffin came on. Griffin did not allow a hit or a run. He struck out one. Silsbee then battled Ozen in a game that ended in a 10-0 score after five innings. Matthew Hartman started this game and pitched four innings allowing only one hit and no runs. He did not walk a batter and struck out five before turning the mound over to Brandon Harris, who pitched the final inning striking out two and not allowing a man on base. Hartman was credited with the win. Tyler Powell provided the power at the plate. He had three hits in three at bats and drove in two runs. LeBlanc, Hartman, Nesbitt and Colin Shellhammer all had single hits in the game. Shellhammer and Dusty Thibodeaux both walked twice in the game. Silsbee suffered its first loss of the season when the Tigers played Barbers Hill in the semi-finals. The loss came by a 4-2 score. Silsbee actually led in this game 2-0 in the first inning. Then Barbers Hill tied the game in the second and took the lead with two runs in the sixth. The Eagles finished the game with four runs on five hits and no errors. Silsbee had two runs on four hits and one error. Montana Garcia was the Tigers leader at the plate with two hits in three at bats. He also got on base with a walk and scored one run. Silsbee only had two hits in the game. The other hit was by Powell who singled and drove in one run.
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Braden Griffin suffered the loss in this game. Tyler Powell started the game and pitched 2-1/3 inning. He allowed two hits and two runs. He also had control problems walking four. He had two strike-outs. Griffin came off the bench in relief. He pitched five innings, allowing three hits and two runs. He had three walks and two strikeouts. The score was tied at 2-2 when he came into the game and the winning run came while he was pitching. He is now 1-1. Silsbee coaches got a pleasant surprise in the final game of the tournament when they started Brandon Harris, a senior who had never started a game for Silsbee. He played
on the JV team last year and saw a little relief work against Ozen. This time he took the ball at the start of the game and delivered Silsbee coaches the first complete game of the year. He pitched all seven innings allowing five hits, four runs, two walks and two strikeouts. He only gave up two walks and had two strikeouts. Griffin helped the Tigers cause with a home run. He drove in three runs in the game. LeBlanc had two hits in three at bats and drove in two runs. Dusty Thibodeaux also had two hits in three at bats. Garcia, Gore, Valencia, and Nesbitt all had one hit in the
game. This game was tied at 1-1 after two innings of play. Silsbee took the lead with a single run in the third. Then Silsbee pushed the margin to 3-1 in the fifth. Dayton rallied to close the gap to 3-2 in the top of the sixth but Silsbee scored two in the bottom of the sixth. The final two runs of the game came in the top of the seventh inning when Dayton scored a pair. This was the first recorded start for Harris on the Tigers varsity. The way the senior worked the entire game gave Silsbee coaches hope because of the depth it provides for the varsity unit.
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Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, Jose Hernandez, Luis Hernandez, Omar Herrington, Brandon Keith Herrington, Rayford Hess, Tammy Renee Hicks, Crystal Monique Hicks, David J High, Glen Anthony Hillsman, Emily Kathryn Hitchcock, Charles Hogan, Paul Charles Hoke, Brandon Alexander Holden, Deborah Dianne Holder, Shelby Renee Holderby, Kimberly Anne Hollis, Kammy Phillips Holman, Archie Lee Holmes, Chester Lee Holmes, Corey Jermaine Holstine, Joseph W Holt, Tommy Carl Holt, Tommy Carl II Honea, Robby Eugene Hooks, John Eugene Hope, Justin D Hopkins, Darrell Edward Horn, Angela Sue Horn, Barrie Horn, Cody Von Horn, Owen Hornes, Shaunyelle Horton, Larry James Howard, Anthony D Howard, Denise Marie Howell, Christopher Hoyt, Edward Buford Hubbard, Curtis Shaun Hubbard, Michael P Hubble, Bridget Gail Huckabe, Charles Kenneth Huddleston, Lewis Hudgin, James A Hudgins, Jorina Fannett Hudson, Shemeekeiaa Hunt, Adam Scott Hunt, James Allen Hunter, Eric Gerald Hunter, Justin Lee Hunter, Patricia Kirby Hunter, Roy David Jr Hunter, Thomas Alvin Jr Hurst, Michele Kay Husband, Alvin C Huseman, Breezy Lee Ibarra, Jose Ihle, Linda D Iles, Jardell Demond Immel, Freddie Ray Jr Imell, James Marvin Inman, Elijah James Irvin, Shad Reginald Irwin, James W Isaac, Lee Roy Jacks, David Neal Jacks, Patrick Lee Jackson, David Jr Jackson, Gregory Branden Jackson, Guy Mitchell Jackson, James Stephen Jr Jackson, Jared Keith Jackson, Marianna Lynn Jackson, Marlon R Jackson, Ruby Jean Jacobs, Alisha Nicole Jaimez, Nora Lee Shaw Jeffers, Bryan Mark Jefferson, Clarence Davis Jenkins, Aubrum Jamaal Jenkins, Elizabeth Jenkins, Jack Samuel Jenkins, Perry Ray Jiles, Conley Benjamin Jinks, Carroll Wade Johnson, Arthur James Jr Johnson, Arthur Lloyd Johnson, Carla Renee Johnson, Crystal Johnson, Daniel Gene II Johnson, Elijah Jr Johnson, James Roger Johnson, James Salbert Johnson, Jimmy Jay Johnson, Johnnie Johnson, Joseph Louis III Johnson, Joshua Lee Johnson, Molly Annette Johnson, Nicole Antoinette Johnson, Nina Johnson, Sabel Jovana Johnson, Stephanie Denise Johnson, Steven Douglas Johnson, Tracy Michelle Jolley, Charles Dennis Jones, Carl Bernal Jones, Clifford Ray Jones, Darrel Jay Jones, Darryl I Jones, David Charles Jones, Edward D Jones, Frances N Jones, Gregory Keith Jones, James Winfield Jones, Jonathan Dewayne Jones, Jonathan Edward Jones, Kari Michael Jones, Kendrick Michael Jones, LaQuetta Marie Jones, Milton Wayne Jr Jones, Nancy Elizabeth Jones, Oscar Leo
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Jones, Queen Aster Jones, Ricky Dewayne Jones, Tammy Lynn Jones, Terry Lynn Jordan, Kenneth Joseph, Henry Joseph, Michael Wayne Justice, James Ray Kallies, Kimberly Sue Kante, Abdou F Keel, Charles Allan Keel, John Ray Keeling, Scott Dewaine Keene, Elizabeth Perkins Keene, Oliver Homer Jr Keffer, Kyle J Keith, Christy Gail Keith, Justin Elton Kelley, Frances Curneal Kelley, Holly Kelley, Lonnie L Kelly, Ralphers Kalon Jr Kelly, Billy Joel Kelly, Billy Lee Kelly, Blaine Harrison Kelly, Connie Vivian Kelly, Jami Maree Kelly, Kevin Ray Kelly, Magda Gutierrez Kelly Marvin Neal Kelly, Terry Lee Kendrick, Brandi Nichole Kernechel, Cody Louis Kiel, Lonny Deon Kilgore, Richard Lee Kilpatrick, Joanna Jean Kimball, David Lee Kimbrell, Tamra C Kimmerly, Earl Thomas Kimtrishia, Shuntay Sam Kincheloe, Jason Lynne King, Christian James King, Christina Renee King, James E King, Julie Ann King, Michael Shane King, Stephen Alonzo Kirk, Christina Diane Kirk, Wayland Todd Kirkland, Ell McKinnley Klock, Terry Brady Klutts, Mandi Lyn Knape, Larry Keith Knapp, Steven (Malin) Knight, Laci Nicole Knight Margie Carrell Knight, Marvin Paul Knight, Robert Fredrick Kochis, Kristin Maria Kondos, Holly Nicole Kosteik, Dean Kral, Trenton James Kurth, Colin Micah Kuwik, Kris Alan Kyles, Christopher John Lafauci, Dawayne Anthony Lafave, Norman Gene Jr Laird, Jo Allen Lakey, Brandi Renee Lamb, Gregory Lambright, Carl Gene Jr Lambright, James R Lamkin, Pete Anthony Landry, Colby Rashaud Landry, Demetre Renea Landry, Ken Joseph Landry, Michael Andre Landry, Vickie Lang, Jerome Louis E Langford, Ozzlynn Nickole Langham, Wanda Gail Lankford, Joel Thomas Lard, Kelvin Odell Laroux, Melissa Lee Latelers, Crystal Lynn Laughlin, Curtis Lee Laurent, Kimberly Faye Lawrence, Jason Lawrence, Joe Jr Lawrence, Tera Lashon Lawrence, Walter William Layer, Benjamin Luke LeBlanc, Eric Wayne LeBlanc, Rubria Mark Jr LeBlanc, Sarah Melissa LeBlanc, Stephen Henry II LeBlue, Jerry Glenn LeBoeuf, Al Anthony Jr LeDay, Larry Lee, Alfred Clinton Lee, Barbara Jean Lee, Cynthia Wood Lee, Lori Michele Leger, Christina Louise LeJune, Barbara Lynn Leleux, Sherry Rogers Lemkin, Chance Jackson Leonard, Nichole Britt Lesley, Michael Shawn Lester, Amber Lynn Levenkuhn, Joshua Lewis Levrier, Jeremy Blake Lewis, Ashley Nicole Lewis, Carson Andrew Lewis, Christopher Marvin Lewis, Donald Joseph Lewis, Jammie Denice Lewis, Lee Roy Lewis, Margaret Lewis, Milissa Meyers Lewis, Willie James
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From Section 2, Page 1 were the result of this play. Several factors proved to be important for Silsbee in this game. First, both Dobbins and Patrick Reed had double-double performances. Reed had 13 points and 14 rebounds. Dobbins ended the game with 11 points and 10 rebounds. After the game, coach Sigler was happy. He stated, “anytime you score 98 and have the opportunity to shoot 40 free throws, you are attacking the basket” Sigler says there are five important things about the game of basketball. They include defensive transition, rebounding, half court offense, press offense and free throw shooting. One thing he was unhappy about was the fact that Silsbee made only 20 of the 40 free throw attempts. Kashmere made 24 of 29. The Tigers did out rebound their taller opponents 44-36 and had only 23 turnovers to 29 for Kashmere. Silsbee was called for 21 fouls and Kashmere was whistled 29 times. The Tigers had played Kash-
Tigers unable to expand its lead in the third quarter. The quarter ended with Silsbee leading 6462. Even though the game was close, Silsbee appeared to be the team with fire in its gut and gas in its tank. Coach Sigler appeared to be cool, calm and collected and his team had gone through the third quarter without shooting a free throw. Silsbee opened the fourth with a narrow 64-62 lead and then the Tigers went on a 13-2 run to lead 77-64. During the fourth period, Kashmere managed to stay within range trailing 85-76 and then Silsbee clinched the victory by scoring 11 straight points. Silsbee outscored Kashmere 34-10 in the fourth period. Oddly, five of Kashmere’s points came on a strange play after Thomas was called for a technical foul that turned out to be his fifth foul of the game. Kashmere’s Joshua Jacob made both free throws and then when the ball was inbounded, he sank a 3-point shot. Five of Kashmere’s nine fourth quarter points
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mere early in the season and Coach Sigler stated, it was nice to go back and play a team that we have already played to see how we have improved. Jordan Holmes was the high point man in this game with 28 points. Silsbee had five players in double figures. Elam followed with 24. He had 10 in the fourth period. Reed hit for 13, Dobbins 11 and Thomas 10. Other Tigers who scored included Danti’ Wilson with nine, Zayon Jackson with two, and Kendrick Scott with one. Kashmer was led by Jacob with 27 points. John McKelvey hit for 15 and DeAndre Land had 16. The Tigers played Houston Yates on Tuesday and fell in the regional quarterfinals round 10085. The Tigers ended its sesaon with a 25-10 record against the no. 1 ranked Houston Yates squad. Yates advances to face the winner between Robinson and Waco Connally in the regional semifinals
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LOOKING for part-time, versatile office worker for doctors office. Experience, some nursing and typing skills required. Please send resume to PO Box 728, Silsbee, TX 77656. 56c HELP NEEDED for cleaning mobile homes. Painting, mowing, etc. Send resume to Employment, PO Box 8132, Lumberton, Tx 77657. 7tf HOUSEKEEPER needed immediately. Must be reliable. Must be 18 years or older. Call for interview. 409-429-3484, no calls before 9:30 a.m. 82c TELL OUR advertisers you “saw it in the Silsbee Bee”. 22tf
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For Sale
FOR SALE: 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 118,000 miles. $3499. 782-8604. 82c RUSTIC BED Sets: No interest rate, no credit check. Call Mr. Dee or Steph at 409-429-5600. 20316 FM 92 S, Fred, Tx. 9c FOR SALE: Good used G.E. refrigerators, $100 each and used G.E. electric stoves, $50. Call Mr. Dee or Steph at 409-4295600. 20316 FM 92 S, Fred, Tx. 9c FOR SALE: Two 1994 Dodge 318 engines and one auto transmission, $900. 385-0402. 9p FOR SALE: 1996 Chevy Tahoe, 4WD, automatic 5.7, needs transmission work. $700 obo. 409-2392867. 9p
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MOBILE HOMES For Rent: 2 and 3BR, nice country setting, Kountze School District. Call James 409-828-1271. 3tf FOR RENT: Nice 1 and 2BR apartments, utilities paid, no pets. Deposit and references required. 3860470, 429-6580. 28tf VILLAGE CREEK Mini Storage: Climate con5x7=$45, trolled, 8x7=$60, 5x14=$75, 9607 Hwy 418. Call 782-2211. 18tf COMMERCIAL SPOT For Lease: 980 N 5th St., Silsbee. 45¢ per sq. ft. Call 299-1150. 39tf ENJOY Village Creek! Clean 1 or 2BR mobile homes, all utilities paid, stove and refrigerator, no pets. 755-7291. Six miles to Wal-Mart. 3tf RV PARK: Pavillion, fullhookups, 30 and 50 AMP, access to Village Creek, fishing, swimming, etc. 755-7291. 48tf SULLIVAN SQUARE: 12 bedroom apartments now available $325-$395 monthly plus deposit. 7829714. 15tf 2000 sq. ft. commercial building, $450 monthly, good traffic, Silsbee. 7829714. 15tf FOR RENT: Large 1/1, $450 monthly, $250 deposit, ca/h, 1135 E Hwy 327, Timbers Apartments. 813-1510. 31tf FOR RENT: Large 2/2 with ca/h, $595 monthly, $325 deposit. 1135 E Hwy 327, Timbers Apartments. 813-1510. 23tf CLASSIFIED ADS are now online at silsbeebee.com.
- 3/2/2 w/nearly 1,800 sqft on .75 of an acre. Located on dead end street with large sunroom. A Must See! - 4/3/1 with over 2,000 sqft and completely remodeled in 2006! Large 14x32ft building in back yard with great location. All for Motivated Seller! - 4/2.5/2 w/ 2964 sqft. Equipped w/ inground salt water pool, 24x24 metal building, all located on a half acre corner lot! Priced to sell at
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MOBILE HOME For Rent: 3BR, 2 full baths, appliances, washer/dryer, covered patio, storage building, circle drive, nice location, 8151 FM 1122, Silsbee. 1-year lease, $850 monthly plus deposit. 409656-3022 or 409-7672486. 64p HOUSE For Rent: 2-story, 4BR, 2 full baths, appliances, washer/dryer, privacy fenced yard, 2-car carport, 5372 Old Beaumont Hwy, Silsbee. 1-year lease, $1000 monthly plus deposit. 409-656-3022 or 409-767-2486. 64p MOBILE HOME For Rent: Kountze, 2-1, $400 monthly, $300 deposit. Water paid, pets ok. 409719-2147. 72c FOR RENT: 2-1 house located in quiet neighborhood north of Silsbee, water and garbage pickup furnished. 385-3036. 74c SILSBEE AREA: 2BR mobile home for rent, $575 monthly. 656-9581. 92p FOR RENT: Very nice 4BR home with game room and guest house, 3car garage, barn, on two acres (fenced and gated), lots of extra parking, $1800 monthly plus deposit, water and sewer included. 246-1010 or 1-281-857-5800. 40tf FOR RENT or Sale: 3BR, 1 1/2 bath, 1-car garage house. Woodlea Addition, 301 Youpon. Call 409767-1957. 5tf FOR RENT: Efficiencies, 1, 2 & 3BR apartments and mobile homes. Utilities paid, deposit required. Call 385-5644. 4023p
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FOR RENT: Large 1room apartment, all bills paid, $135 weekly, $200 deposit. 409-893-2434. 9p FOR RENT: Small 1room efficiency apartment, all bills paid, cable tv included, $100 weekly, $200 deposit. 409-8932434. 9p FOR RENT: Large 1BR apartment, all bills paid, $165 weekly, $300 deposit. 409-893-2434. 9p COLONIAL APARTMENTS: Clean 2BR 1 bath, water paid, $545 plus deposit, fresh paint. 656-3553. 9tf RV and Mobile Home spaces available for rent in Kountze, behind Subway. ABP option available. Call 409-838-2102 for prices. 9c EFFICIENCY APARTMENT: All new inside with granite counter tops and tile floors. All utilities paid. $125 weekly plus deposit. 656-3553. 9tf FOR RENT: 3BR 2 bath house in Silsbee. All bills paid except electricity, $875 monthly. 656-9581. 92p
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HOME For Sale: 7988 Landers Road, 1/3 acre, bedroom, living room, kitchen and dinning area, large bath, large walk-in closet, nice cabinets, stove and refrigerator-freezer. All in excellent condition. $34,000. No owner finance. 936-634-9486. 67p FOR SALE By Owner: Newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, 2-car carport. New oak cabinets, new tile floors in kitchen, laundry room and baths. New laminate floors in dining room, living room, bedrooms. On 1/4 ac lot. ca/h, new roof. $5,000 down, $500 monthly plus insurance for 20 years. 180 S. 1st Street, Silsbee, TX. Pictures on Southeastexas.com. Call 409-3832053 for appointment. 9p
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-2/1 Evadale. 197 CR 849 on .68 acres. - 235 Library Lane, Silsbee. Antique store. - 3/1/1 on 1 ac., nice big oak trees. 11550 Neyland Rd, Silsbee -2 office buildings. Downtown Silsbee. - Beaumont, 860 Fulton Avenue. 3/1.5/1 -Lumberton, Easy Street. Frame on slab, 1/1/2 plus apt. on 0.89 ac. Lumberton 8855 Dogwood Dr. 3/2/2 doublewide mobile home on .70 ac, corner lot. -780 S. 6th St, Silsbee near Post Office. 3/2/1 fenced. 3/1, corner lot. 530 N 6th St. $70’s, $80’s and $90’s -535 N. 6th St, Silsbee. Vintage home, 3/2/2 -4897 CR 4455, Warren. 3/2/2 swimming pool, barn, stg. bldg, 3 ac, 2 ac. fenced. - 520 N. 11th St, Silsbee. 3/2/2 fenced yard.
$100,000’s & up -870 6th St. 3/2/1, living, dining and den corner lot, big trees. - 719 Hwy 105, Evadale. 4/2/3 Move-in ready. New appliances, LR with corner FP. - 106 Pinewood Drive, 3/2/2, liv, den, Dining, private back yard with hobby shop, and covered patio -3/2/2, McNeely Rd. 2.30 ac frontage on Village Creek, den, FP, western room. -2 ac fronting Hwy 327 E. 3/2/3 brick house, could be commercial. -4/2/2, FM 418, Silsbee. 10.94 ac, formal living room, formal dining room, den, FP, large bedrooms. -4/3/2 LR, 2 dens, dining, office, FP, 1 acre. 915 E. Ave L -Kountze. 3/2/2 brick house and a 2/1 on 8.88 ac. 4863 Hwy 69 S. - 504 PR 8595, Fred. 2/2/2 w/ 19.98 ac, cross fenced pasture w/ barn.
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Mobile Homes for Sale
FOR SALE: 2012 Fleetwood mobile home. 16x80, 3-2, smoke/pet free, metal roof. In park, can stay or be moved. $30,000. 409-790-8513 or 409-423-9997. 64p McDONALD Mobile Homes: Jasper, Tx. No/bad credit ok! Land h o m e pack---ages/FHA,USDA/ VA’s ok! Call 409-3845451. RBI 36162. 94c FOR SALE: 2005 1BR 1 bath, 14x44 Fleetwood, $17,900 include setup and del. Call 409-5451. RBI36162. 94c FOR SALE: 2005 16x80 Southern Energy, $27,900 include setup and del. Call RBI 409-384-5451. 36162. 94c
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LOTS FOR SALE: Allen’s Landing, centrally located yet secluded. Behind old Walmart, turn off Ave. L on Oakdale and follow it. For more info call 651-3950 or 7822211. 18tf
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The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has been busy the past few weeks with several arrests around the county. The people named in this report have been charged with but not found guilty of the crimes listed. This information is provided by Sheriff Ed Cain under the Texas Open Records Act, Article 62552-17A. 2013-40028: Dannon Castilaw, P.O. Box 11, Saratoga, was released from jail on Feb. 16 after being arrested by Deputy Ryan Thomas and charged with one count of assault causing bodily injury. Justice of the Peace Kent Walker set bond at $1,500. 2013-40042: Joshua L. Day, 5265 Pleasure Dr., Lumberton, was released from jail on Feb. 17 after being arrested by Deputy Jake Droddy and charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance, PG2A equal to or less than 2 oz. Justice of the Peace Kent Walker set bond at $750. 2013-30203: David Lee Hooks, P.O. Box 656, Spurger, was released from jail on Feb. 17
after being arrested by Sgt. Charles Daigle and charged with one count of manufacturer/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1 equal to or more than one gram but less than 4 grams. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $50,000. 2013-30204: David Lee Hooks, P.O. Box 656, Spurger, was released from jail on Feb. 17 after being arrested by Sgt. Charles Daigle and charged with one count of tampering/fabricate with physical evidence with intent to impair. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $10,000. 2013-30205: David Lee Hooks, P.O. Box 656, Spurger, was released from jail on Feb. 17 after being arrested by Sgt. Charles Daigle and charged with one count of evading arrest/detention. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $5,000. 2013-40026: Brady Middlebrook, 7495 FM 418, Silsbee, was released from jail on Feb. 16 after being arrested by Deputy Jake Droddy and charged with one count of assault causing bod-
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ily injury. Justice of the Peace Kent Walker set bond at $1,500. 2013-40046: Anthony L. Simmons, 201 Rustic Ln., Lumberton, was released from jail on Feb. 17 after being arrested by Deputy Jesse Orr and charged with possession of a controlled substance PG1 under one gram. Justice of the Peace Kent Walker set bond at $5,000. 2013-40047: Anthony L. Simmons, 201 Rustic Ln., Lumberton, was released from jail on Feb. 17 after being arrested by Deputy Jesse Orr and charged with possession of marijuana under 2 oz. Justice of the Peace Kent Walker set bond at $750. 2013-30221: Jason Tidwell, 8512 Harvard, Lumberton, was released from jail on Feb. 18 after being arrested by Deputy Ryan Thomas and charged with one count of burglary of a building. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $1,500. 2013-30224: Steven Beck Sr., 255 West Ave. M, Silsbee, was released from jail on Feb. 20 after being arrested by Deputy Jason Griffin and charged with one count of forgery financial instrument. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $2,500. 2013-30225: Steven Beck Sr., 255 West Ave. M, Silsbee, was released from jail on Feb. 20 after being arrested by Deputy Jason Griffin and charged with one count of theft of property more than or equal to $1,500 but less than $20,000. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $2,500. 2013-30228: Scott Morales, Silsbee, was released from jail on
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W/F, Age: 45 Wanted for: Burglary of a Habitation - Revocation of Probation *LKA: 8629 Rice Dr. Lumberton
Wanted for: Aggravated Sexual Assault Against Child X 2 MTRP *LKA: 850 E. Dale St. Kountze, TX
Feb. 20 after being arrested by Deputy Kenneth Aydelotte and charged with one count of assault causing bodily injury. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $1,500. 2013-10104: Tabitha Nicole Spears, 129 CR 4475, Warren, was released from jail on Feb. 19 after being arrested by Sgt. Aaron Tupper and charged with burglary of a vehicle. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $1,500. 2012-50124: Steven Millican, 7990 Tram Rd., Beaumont, was released from jail on Feb. 20 after being arrested by Deputy Cromwell and charged with assault causing bodily injury. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $1,500.
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2013-40050: Jeremy Moore, 810 Hwy. 105 East, Sour Lake, was released from jail on Feb. 21 after being arrested by Sgt. Billy Malone and charged with burglary of a habitation. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $2,500. 2013-30223: Aaron Scott White, 8010 San Carlos, Beaumont, was released from jail on Feb. 20 after being arrested by Deputy Jesse Orr and charged with failure to ID fugitive with intent to give false information. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $1,500. 2013-40034: Aaron Scott White, 8010 San Carlos, Beaumont, was released from jail on Feb. 20 after being arrested by
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Deputy Jesse Orr and charged with possession of marijuana under 2 oz. Justice of the Peace TJ Hall set bond at $750.
Kountze Police Report
The people named in this report have been charged with but not convicted of the crimes listed. This information has been provided by Police Chief Paul Darks under the Texas Open Records Act, Article 62552-17A. 13-0053: Officer Nathan DeWeese is investigating a case of criminal mischief that occurred February 10 on Highway 69 in Kountze. The case remains active and is under investigation. 13-0054: Officer Nathan DeWeese is investigating a case of arson that occurred February 10 on Beech Street in Kountze. The case remains active and is under investigation.
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was arrested February 23 by Officer Chris Hartman on one count of evading arrest or detention with prior conviction. 20130120: Quietella LaShaye Matthews, 27, of Beaumont was arrested February 24 by Officer Robert Peden on one count of theft less than $1500 with two or more convictions, one count of failure to identify/giving false/ficticious information and one count of possession of a controlled substance PG2A less than two ounces. 20130122: Darassa Sade Wilridge, 26, of Beaumont, was arrested February 24 by Officer Robert Peden on one count of theft $500/$1500 and one count of possession of a controlled substance PG2A less than two ounces. 20130125: Louis Stacey Malmay, 44, of Buna, was arrested February 24 by Officer Robert Peden on one count of possession of marijuana less than two ounces. 20130126: Dustin Paul Bonner, 20, of Kirbyville, was arrested February 24 by Officer Robert Peden on one count of possession of marijuana less than two ounces.
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Robert Biskamp, fondly known throughout Hardin County as “Brownie”, has an interesting story to tell to say the least. Born and raised in Hardin County, he began his life on a cold winter night nearly three months too soon and was so small he required a shoe box as a bed. His mother said on many occasions that he looked like a little brownie tucked away safely in its box. Hence the “Brownie” nickname. His parents knew from that first moment that they had a treasure on their hands and Biskamp would soon prove them right, in many aspects. Biskamp attended school until the eighth grade when he decided to put his education on hold to help his father with their sawmill business. The family lived in their sawmill until Biskamp was 16, when they were forced to move as the mill and home burned to the ground. At 16, the Biskamp family moved from Caneyhead to a property located four miles north of Silsbee. They built their home at the end of Biskamp Road, a road that was named for Biskamp’s father. During his younger years, Biskamp worked as a “log tripper”. From age 13 to age 21, he would bring his logs gathered with his father to the river with oxen and mule, where he next guided logs down the Neches river until they reached their location. Each log was tied together to another for a total of four logs to make a raft. Biskamp would stand atop the log raft with a huge stick and guide the raft down stream. He recalls that some of the logs dated back to the 1700’s. Biskamp changed occupations at age 21, but did not stray far from the log business. He began working for his father-in-law diving and recovering “sinker logs”. When logs were needed, Biskamp would scour the depths of Village and Hickory creeks with bare feet to find a good log. Biskamp stated he could “feel” the good logs with his bare feet better than he could when he would wear shoes. Next he would tie a cord around the log where it could be taken out of the river with a wench truck. Biskamp recalls
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Workers use equipment similar to Biskamp’s to cut logs into the boards that will be used to build everthing from furniture to homes. Biskamp recalls the days before this equipment was used when he would cut and shape the logs with nothing but an axe and his bare hands.
his dad and father-in-law telling him on several occasions that they did not know if he would ever come back up for air. “It was so so cold in the winter, that I’d dive under and was able to stay under for quite awhile,” Biskamp said.
“My daddy wondered if I’d ever come up for air.” On several occasions, the needed sinker logs could not be pried free with a wench truck so Biskamp took other measures. Dynamite was used to blast the logs free where Biskamp and his team could
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By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com After 50 plus years teaching and enriching the lives of countless Silsbee students, teacher Addie Mae Irvin decided to put down her ruler and chalk. But nothing, she stated, can compare to her time teaching at Waldo-Mathews School. Irvin was the last teacher to teach at Waldo-Mathews before the school closed its doors. Irvin was in her early 20s when she began her teaching career in 1953 in Louisiana. Six years later in 1958, she came to Silsbee with her husband who was offered a job opportunity that could not be passed. Settling in Silsbee, Irvin began looking for work but found the task a difficult one. “It was hard for a black lady to find a job in those days”, she stated. As faith would have it, around the exact time Irvin was in need of a job, Waldo-Mathews Principal, Professor C.A. Johns was in need of a teacher. Johns heard through the grapevine that Irvin was a teacher and contacted her to offer her the position. Irvin began at Waldo-Mathews as a substitute teacher, teaching grades one through 12. She had no set subject to teach, instead she would fill in where she was needed that particular day. Shortly after, a vacancy opened for a permanent position and Irvin gladly accepted. Irvin made the transition from substitute teacher to full time educator smoothly and began teaching English/Language Arts and typing to students in the seventh and eighth grade. She recalls her beginnings at Waldo as being “cozy”. Although the school was growing and prospering with new students being enrolled regularly; the school was still growing into its full potential. “It wasn’t a big place, but it housed all of us and we thought it was just fine,” Irvin stated. “It gave me the chance to work with my students on a more personal level and really understand them.” Teaching academics was just a small portion of what Irvin did as a teacher. She became a confidant, counselor and advocate for all of the children she mentored during their time at Waldo-Mathews. Irvin recalls a particular situation with a young male student who did not have anyone at home. She had taught him the simple day to day things that most of us do
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without even thinking. “He would come to class and no one would want to sit next to him because for whatever the reason was. He obviously had not bathed, some times and his clothes were always so dirty. I took him aside where no one could make fun of him and explained to him the importance of good personal hygiene. The next day, he walked into class a new man and you could really tell that he felt so much better about himself.” Students came to Irvin from all walks of life and backgrounds, but Irwin recalls they all possessed an eagerness to learn. “They wanted to come to school,” she added. “Back in those days, the only fun things you could do was go to school and go to church.” Students not only looked forward to school as a time to learn but also as a time to socialize with their friends who otherwise, they may not be able to
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Children who attended Waldo-Mathews were spread out across Hardin County. There was one school bus, with it’s much endeared bus driver, Mr. Hamilton, who faithfully made the long trek to get the children to and from school safely. But others, who did not live within the route of the bus would walk to and from school each day. Children would walk from as far as Caneyhead and Kountze to be able to attend Waldo-Mathews. When asked about trouble or mischief that goes hand in hand with school age children, Irvin simply laughed and said,” Well, we didn’t have much of that. Everyone knew everyone, and the kids were always afraid that if they were bad, someone would tell their parents. So we didn’t have a lot of the behavior problems that the teachers today face.”
Biskamp credits his father, pictured above with the equipment used in the family business, as teaching him all he knows about the sawmill and logging trade.
was as strong as an ox.” Working in the lumber industry gave Biskamp the prime opportunity for another venture. In the mid 1950’s, Kirby Lumber had built a school and gym in Honey Island for the children of it’s workers. The school caught fire and burned. The gym was salvaged and put up for sale. The Biskamp’s put in their bid for $3,000, and it was accepted. Along with the gym and a few classrooms that survived the blaze, band instruments, uniforms and desks were salvaged to be given away to anyone who would take them. Once they emptied the property, the building was torn down and used to build an entertainment staple for Silsbee’s youth – The Biskamp Skating Rink. The Biskamp Skating Rink provided local young people and the young at heart a safe, fun place to spend evenings and weekends. “That was something I was so proud of and we loved seeing how everyone loved going and having a good time.”
Over the next several years, Biskamp worked on several projects such as tearing down the old Silsbee High School, working with Brown and Root and assisting in the building of South Hampton. In 1976, Biskamp started his own company, Biskamp Electric, which he is still actively involved with. Biskamp Electric is the only contractor that has ever had a permanent office built for them by Temple Inland. The company is presently run by Biskamp’s two sons; and he employs his nephew, as the project manager over construction. Married now for 42 years, Biskamp credits hard work, his wife and family for all of his success. “We basically grew up together and have been together ever since,” Biskamp states as he winks at the wife. Although he says he is “semiretired”, and has plans of slowing down, Mrs. Biskamp states she does not plan to see that day anytime soon.
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“He works everyday from daylight to dark. If it’s not here at the house or at the company, he’s busy doing something for someone else.” When he is away from his many “work” projects, Biskamp and his wife enjoy being outdoors, especially on their large waterfront property off of Biskamp Road. The couple have raised deer, a baby beaver, and even a trio of baby squirrels. They have worked closely with state game wardens and law enforcement officials as a sort of foster home for animals who may have fallen into the wrong hands. If officers come across someone who has an animal but does not have the proper education and permitting to keep it, Biskamp is often contacted to adopt the animal. Hunting and fishing are also high on Biskamp’s list of hobbies but from what can be seen, his true hobby seems to be helping others and at 84, he seems to have the found the key to happiness and staying young at heart.
Investing is a Marathon -- Not a Sprint If you look at investing in terms of an athletic event, it’s more of a marathon than a sprint. So as an investor, you can learn a few things from marathoners. First, be prepared. Marathoners train for months, and sometimes years. As an investor, you can prepare by learning about different asset classes and risk factors. Also, show patience and perseverance. Marathoners deal with injuries and other setbacks but still manage to prevail. When you invest, you’ll face obstacles, such as market downturns. But if you keep following a proven investment strategy, you can succeed. Finally, get proper coaching. Marathoners either work with coaches or attend clinics to learn how to run their grueling race. As you work toward your important goals, you can benefit from the help of a financial professional. You can learn a lot from marathoners. Put this knowledge to work soon.
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With sites like Seniormatch.com and SeniorPeopleMeet.com popping up all over, those age 60 and older have taken notice and taken to their keyboards to find companionship. The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in seniors utilizing these online dating services to find everything from a companion to a possible husband or wife. Although seniors tend to prefer the “old fashioned” way of meeting that special someone, websites such as AARP are changing the way seniors view online dating. Isolation can be the biggest challenge that seniors face. Health or transportation issues often prohibit them from getting out into society and meeting someone and with online dating they can remain in the comfort on their own home while getting to know someone. Many seniors prefer not to use the sites as dating tools, rather they use them as social networking tools to meet similar individuals who share the same interests. The majority of reputable sites do have some sort of screening process to help ensure safety, but as with anything else, seniors are urged to proceed with caution. Seniors are urged to meet in group settings with others they know and feel comfortable with. Many sites set up “group dates” with four or more seniors to provide a relaxed atmosphere for members to get to know each other. Once the initial meet and greet nervousness is over, seniors tend to take the reigns themselves and schedule more dates themselves without the help of the online site. Most sites are free to anyone who uses them and will not allow members under a certain age. As with traditional dating, honesty is always the best policy to avoid meeting someone whom you will not find interesting. The internet is abuzz with information and statistics on online dating and social networking sites for seniors. A little time and effort and who knows, you may find that companion you’ve been looking for.
fast-paced society, in which we’ve grown accustomed to instant gratification. But investing is, by nature, a long-term activity. If you look at it in terms of an athletic event, it’s not a sprint, in which you must pull out all the stops to quickly get where you’re going. Instead, it’s more like the 26.2mile race known as a marathon. And as an investor, you can learn a few things from marathoners, such as: Preparation — No one gets up one day and is ready to run a marathon. Marathon runners train for months, and even years. As an investor, you, too, need to prepare yourself for the “long run.” How? By learning as much as you can about different asset classes, types of risk and all the other factors associated with investing. Patience — Marathoners know
they have a long haul in front of them, so they typically create a “game plan” — one that takes into account such factors as their physical condition, the weather on race day and the characteristics of the course, such as whether it’s hilly or flat. Investors should also create a strategy — one that encompasses their goals and ways of working toward them — and stick to this strategy. Perseverance — Marathoners may deal with injuries, dehydration and other setbacks, either while training or during the actual race. But as long as they’re able to keep going, they do so. As an investor, you too will face obstacles, such as market downturns. But as long as you continue investing and don’t head to the “sidelines,” you have a good chance of making progress toward your goals.
Vision — Marathoners study the course they’re on, so they know what’s ahead — and where they’re going. As an investor, you also need a vision of what lies in front of you — the number of years until your retirement, the type of retirement lifestyle you anticipate, what sort of legacy you plan to leave, and so on. Your vision will help drive your investment decisions. Proper coaching — Not all marathoners have individual coaches, but many have at least gone to clinics or joined running clubs so they could learn more about the various aspects of this grueling event. As an investor, you can certainly benefit from guidance or “coaching” in the form of a financial professional — someone who knows your individual needs, goals and risk tolerance, and who has the experience to make recommendations that are appropriate for your situation. Every marathoner is familiar with the difficulties of the challenge and the satisfaction of finishing the race. As an investor, you also will be tested many times. Furthermore, you’ll never really cross the “finish line” because you’ll always have goals toward which you’ll be working. Yet, by emulating the traits of successful marathoners, you can continue working toward your objectives — and perhaps you’ll avoid the blisters, too.
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