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Early voting begins Monday City, school elections gear up for voters.

By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com City, school candidates are priming for early voting, which begins on Monday in Hardin County.

Several positions are up for grabs in local seats, including Silsbee city and school positions.

Silsbee City Council has three positions up for election including At-Large Place 1, District B and District A. At-Large Place 1 incumbent James Collins will have an opponent. Chris Smith, a board member on the Silsbee Economic Development Corporation, will be running against Collins.

District B incumbent Chris Barnes will have William “Bill” Nunn as an opponent.

District A incumbent Sue

Bard will have no opposition.

Early voting for the City of Silsbee will be April 28 through May 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 2-3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and May 5-6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All early voting for the City of Silsbee will be at City Hall located at 105 South 3rd Street.

In the Silsbee ISD board of trustees election, position #1 incumbent Bill Conway will be opposed by Luther Kent Irvin.

Position #2 incumbent Sonja Kelley is not seeking re-election. Filing for the position were Janis Holt and William Huggins Jr. Silsbee ISD early voting will be April 28-29 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April 30, May See VOTE on PG. 6, SEC. 1

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Emergency personnel work on the scene of a two-vehicle head-on collision that claimed the life of Silsbee High School senior Jamarcus Myers on Easter Sunday. Four others were transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, one with serious injuries.

Head-on collision claims teen Silsbee senior falls victim to a crash on Easter Sunday, weeks before his high school graduation.

By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com A two car accident on FM 418, just west of Silsbee, claimed the life of a Silsbee High School senior and left four others injured.

According to Department of Public Safety Troopers, the crash occurred at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 20, when a 2001 Ford truck driven by Jamarcus Myers, 18, attempted to pass another vehicle in a no passing zone while

traveling eastbound on FM 418. The Ford struck a 2008 Dodge truck head-on.

The Dodge truck was driven by Michael Thompson, 48, of Buna.

Myers was pronounced dead at the scene by Judge Kathy Simpson.

Thompson was transported to St. Elizabeth by ambulance with serious injuries.

Three other passengers in the Dodge truck were also transported to St. Elizabeth hospital with unknown injuries, according to reports.

The crash remains under investigation

by DPS investigators and more information will be released when available.

A community memorial service was held at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 22 on the football field of Silsbee High School.

Family, friends, community members, and students honored Myers' memory with song and prayer.

A candlelight vigil will also be held Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium in Silsbee.

Kountze man pleads guilty in fraud case

On or about May 5, 2007, Thornton’s wife incurred a charge on her personal Citi Bank Advantage Credit card in the amount of $627.83.

On May 15, 2007, Thornton wrote a check made out to “City Master Carpenters” on the HCDRA checking account. He then signed the check on behalf of HCDRA. The check was then sent, along with a copy of Thornton’s wife’s credit card statement to Citi Bank where the HCDRA check was processed and her account credited in the amount of the check.

Thornton knew that the charge was not made for the benefit of HCDRA, and he intended to convert the funds for his own use or that of another to pay off the outstanding credit card debt,

A 53-year-old Kountze man has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in theft of government property, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.

Tony Lynn Thornton, Sr. pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with theft of government property of a value of less than $1,000 today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith Giblin.

According to information presented in court, in August 2007, Thornton was the executive director and also served as a member of the board of directors of the Hardin County Disaster Recovery Alliance (HCDRA), a non-profit organization chartered by the State of Texas.

HCDRA’s main function and purpose was to operate exclusively for charitable, educational,

and faith-based purposes, including but not limited to improvement of the condition of victims of Hurricane Rita, giving priority to the elderly, the disabled, the poor and the underprivileged.

Thornton controlled and operated the HCDRA residential repair and renovation program. As part of his duties, Thornton selected contractors that were used to repair hurricane damaged homes in Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties.

Thornton was to secure the payment for the contractors after each repair job was finished, and inspect and verity that the work was completed. Thornton maintained control over the JCDRA checking account, often writing and signing checks to pay HCDRA vendors and contractors.

Former Hardin County lawman succumbs

City gets thumbs up on financials

Funeral Services were held Tuesday for a long time lawman who served in Hardin County for about 20 years.

Ralph Osborne, better known as "Ozzie", went to work at the Silsbee PD in 1975 with officers Dennis Allen and Henry Robbins under the direction of Al Burleson. He worked in Silsbee until the the early Ralph 80's when he went to work Osborne at the Hardin County Sheriff's office under Mike Holzapfel. He later became a chief deputy for the county.

After Holzapfel was no longer sheriff of Hardin County, he moved to Orange where he served as the Jail Captain. Later he beSee OZZIE on PG. 6, SEC. 1

See FRAUD on PG. 6, SEC. 1

Audit comes back with positive results.

By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com The City of Silsbee is on track to make budget after a review of financials presented by City Manager Tommy Bartosh on Monday.

"We are actually doing extremely well," Bartosh said. "We are halfway through the year and at or below 50 percent on our budget."

Both expenditures and revenue columns reached the average of 50 percent levels, which is on target for councilpersons.

The biggest revenue has been fines and forfeitures at 52.76 percent at the halfway point of the fiscal year. While Bartosh says that the sales tax is still good at 48.59 percent, they expect better numbers during the second half of the year.

Bartosh also said that an increase in building permits in the city has helped the license and permits column tremendously.

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Also an increase in industrial/distribution has reached 49.5 percent.

In expenditures, water/sewer is at 54.34 percent and the police department is at 54 percent.

General expenditures are at 41.98 percent.

Bartosh says that a big portion of expenditures will be spent in the summer with projects that include the overlay of Howard Road.

In an audit report presented, the city is in good standing with $2.3 million in the fund balance.

The audit report showed $3.8 million in revenue, $3.4 million in expenditures and included a transfer of $234,000.

The audit report was approved unanimously with one councilperson absent, Thomas Tyler.

The economic development audit report also showed a positive fund balance of $486,083 that included $96,000 in expenditures.

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Time cannot restrain him, death has lost its sting; Glory fills the heavens - Christ, Redeemer, King!

Shattered all my darkness, spoken is my name, Easter revelation sets my heart aflame.

Laura Jane Klug

Klug returns

Transgendered woman returns to work in a different position at Lumberton ISD.

By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Laura Jane Klug, the transgender substitute teacher who was suspended from her job at Lumberton Independent School District has returned to the district as an employee, though she will not be teaching in the classroom.

The district came under scrutiny after concerned parents contacted Superintendent John Valastro and the LISD school board regarding the effect of her presence in the classroom with students.

Klug was "temporarily relieved from her duties" after word spread of her being a transgender substitute teacher. Parents and community members gathered at a school board meeting on Thursday, April 10, to share their position and opinions, for and against, Klug being employed by the district.

Human Resource Director Anna Miller See KLUG on PG. 6, SEC. 1

See CITY on PG. 8, SEC. 1

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The race for U.S. Congressional District 36 has turned somewhat dirty when Ben Streusand unleashed a barrage of negative television ads and telephone polls. He is accusing Brian Babin, the leader in the race, of raising taxes exorbitantly during the time he served as mayor and city councilman for the City of Woodville, and as a board member of the Woodville Independent

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Babin responds, that while he was mayor and on the Woodville City Council, they lowered taxes over 70 percent. He stated that while he was a member of the Woodville ISD Board of Trustees in the early to mid 90's, the school district had to comply with the equalization of "Robin Hood" legislation forced on them by the Democratic controlled Texas Legislature.

Babin continued on, "Through it all we managed to keep taxes down and still provided for the students while protecting the tax payers of the district."

The Robin Hood mandate was ruled unconstitutional by the Texas Supreme Court two years later.

Babin went on to explain that Ben Streusand does not even live in Congressional District 36. He lives in Congressional District 10, which runs all the way to Austin. Babin says that Streusand has never held a public office, or position in which he has had to balance a budget, or make hard decisions.

His points were supported by Mandy K. Risinger, the city administrator of Woodville.

She says, "I recently saw a political advertisement on local television claiming that property

within the districts, then setting a tax rate that will produce the needed revenue to operate the district.

The Silsbee Bee publisher heard the statements by the Ben Streusand campaign during a phone interview several weeks ago, and challenged them on the basis of their statements. The Streusand campaign refused to release any statements.

District 36 has not had local representation during the past two years. During that time period, Steve Stockman was the elected congressman. When he took office, he lived outside the district. He later stated that after the election he moved into the district.

There is no law that requires a Congressional representative to live within the district that he represents. It is possible that all the congressmen from Texas could live within the city limits of Austin, Dallas or Houston. This is legal but leaves many areas under represented.

Both Streusand and Stockman have received heavy support from members of the Tea party, who seem to believe that the representation of their objectives is more important that the representation of the people of the district.

If you want real representation of your district, you need to vote for the representative from your district and in this instance it is the man from the county to the north of us – Brian Babin.

taxes increased 36 percent in the City of Woodville during the 1980's. I have reviewed the ad valorem tax rates for that period and find that claim to be false."

She went on to say that the ad valorem tax rate fell from $1.25 in 1980 to $0.37 in 1989.

The Tyler County Appraisal District also responded with a letter from Eddie Chalmers, Chief Appraiser for Tyler County, about school tax rates in Tyler county. The Texas Legislature created a new financing formula that consolidated the 1,058 school districts into 188 County Education Districts (CED) for the 1991 and 1992 school years.

These CEDs set a tax rate for their county schools based on the total wealth, or the taxable value within their district. The rate was then applied to each taxable property as part of the school taxes. The school boards were then able to set a much lower school tax rate than previous years because of the CED levy.

Each property owner paid school taxes to both the CED, and to the school district.

The Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision on Jan. 22, 1992 that the County Education Districts were unconstitutional. The CEDs ceased to exist for the 1993 tax year.

In 1993, the school districts had no choice but to revert to the previous method of calculating tax rates. That method consists of taking the total taxable value

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Air Force A i r m a n Christopher T. Hervey graduated from basic military at training Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.

Christopher The airman Hervey completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Hervey is the son of James Hervey of Dallas and Taska Hervey of Silsbee.

He is a 2013 graduate of Silsbee High School.

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Loss stretches across community I didn't know Jamarcus Myers, nor had I ever spoke to the popular 18-year old senior athlete from Silsbee High School.

I remember him playing defensive tackle for the Tigers his senior season, and I do remember taking a photo of him recovering a fumble at a game.

On Sunday, tragedy struck when the community learned that he had lost his life in a wreck on FM 418 on Easter Sunday.

Being a small community that is close knit, the news traveled quickly, albeit with questions as to what happened.

All most people knew between the hours of 9-10 a.m., is that Myers was involved in an accident, and it didn't look good.

Though everyone prepares for the worst, receiving the news is never easy to handle.

Silsbee High School students reached for their phones and sent text to each other, and even tweeted each other.

That morning, as I was dressing, I heard sirens from my home

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in Silsbee. I even heard a helicopter. Fearing the worst, I looked at my wife and told her something terrible has happened.

A bad accident somewhere.

My inner journalistic side wanted to grab my camera and notepad, and chase down the sirens. Though I was dressed for Easter church service, I was a tongue away from telling my wife and stepdaughter to go without me.

It was a little after 10:30 when I received a text from a friend, and fellow colleague that was once in the newspaper business.

He asked me if I was going to the "wreck". I responded that I had no idea what was going on, and that I was on my way to church.

His response was simple – Enjoy the beautiful Easter serv-

ice.

I did not know a thing, even while at church. But something was eating at me. Yes, being a journalist, I was eager to find out what was going on because that is our nature. But at the same time, I knew it was terrible, and I was scared to find out.

During service, my mind wandered, and suddenly I began to have thoughts of dear family and friends that were lost.

I began to lose it and tried to control what would have been weeping. I prayed for someone and prayed for my lost loved ones to care for this person.

I don't know what, or who I was praying for, but my intuition was strong and vibrant on Easter Sunday.

I read my horoscopes each day and always see how my Zodiac sign is very intuitive about things and about people. For me, it is very much true and spot on, unfortunately in some cases.

Sometimes I don't like being intuitive because, sometimes,

knowing isn't always the best thing.

When we left church, my stepdaughter shared the news she had learned via Twitter that Jamarcus had lost his life.

I immediately went on my Twitter feed and saw the hundreds of condolences from students of Silsbee, flooding the feed.

Jamarcus was a special kid and made an impression on hundreds, whether he knew them or not.

Almost every post was either about his smile, his sense of humor, or his caring heart.

Something told me not to go to this wreck. And something told me to pray for him as I wept for his soul in church.

He left a lot of memories for a lot of Silsbee High School students. Now it is their turn to share what he gave them.

I'm looking forward to meeting his young man some day, and seeing him smile to welcome me.

Celebration begins Saturday at 4 p.m. with dedication of playground.

dogs.

The celebration will continue with worship on Sunday, April 27 at 10 a.m. Special music will include “Four on the Rock”, Kasey Boughan and family, past music ministers of the church, and more.

Bro. John Denby, current pastor, will cast the vision of the future and the speaker will be Dr. Byron V. McWilliams of First Baptist Church, Odessa.

Bro. McWilliams was pastor of FBC in Spurger from 1997-2001.

He currently serves as a trustee on the international mission board of the Southern Baptist of

competition, a barbeque cook off, washer tournament, and helicopter rides.

Pre-sale tickets are available at Brookshire Bros. and Citizens Bank in Kountze, Spring Print in Lumberton, and all locations of Education First Credit Union.

The event will be located at Kountze's Big Thicket Trade Days on Highway 69 North, one block north of Highway 418.

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Freedom Fellowship will be hosting a conference, “Boundless Love”, to help women dive into what the Word of God says about marriage.

It will be beneficial for all women, single, or married, because a persons relationship with Christ is compared to a marriage.

Tera Kilpatrick will be the guest speaker.

She has been married for 13 years. She and her husband Billy Joe have four daughters.

Her goal is to lead a life led by the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.

She has a passion for a Godly marriage and Godly parenting.

She and her husband have been leading worship at Freedom Fellowship for many years.

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The church will provide fried chicken and brisket.

Music Fest on tap for May 2-3 Freedom Fellowship church The 8th Annual Hardin there will be a Power Wheels conference set for May 2-3

County Music Festival will be held in Kountze on May 2 and 3.

Entertainers include Joe Diffe on Friday night and John Anderson on Saturday night.

Local bands will perform beginning at 5 p.m. both nights.

Adam Tantillo, William Michael Morgan, and the Blue Broussard Band will perform on Friday night.

The Dallas Street Ramblers, Larry Tillery and B&B Company will be featured on Saturday night.

Vendors will be on site both days and Saturday morning

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The celebration will begin on Saturday, April 26 at 4 p.m., with a dedication service of the David Benjamin Jordan playground.

This will be followed with music and singing directed by Richard Standley, Minister of Music. Speaker will be Bro. David Nugent of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Jasper.

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devoted wife of 10 years to her husband Chad.

Jessie Cowart will be leading on the piano. She has been part of the Freedom Fellowship group for nine years and has been married for three years.

The conference will be at 7 p.m. on May 2 and May 3 at 9 a.m. (for breakfast) and 10 a.m.

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Jerry and Linda Barnes remembered to take their Silsbee Bee when they traveled to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. They did mission work in several areas including this mountain village of Kibalatonge where they helped build a Baptist Church.

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Woman’s Club gives back to others The Silsbee Woman's Club presented $3,800 worth of funds raised throughout the year to local organizations at their April 10 meeting.

Recipients were Janice Patillo, PVAC and Christian Care Center; Judy Smith, Ice House Museum; Jay Hinkie, Silsbee VFD; Jean Landgraf, Association for Retarded Citizens; Carrie Franco, SISD Health Services; Cindy Colwell, Hardin County Crime Victims Assistance; Carolyn Douglas, Woman's Job Corps; Stephanie Bonin, Silsbee Public Library; Hardin County Boys and Girls Clubs, and Sue Johnson, Lucille Moreland and LIT Scholarships.

After the presentations, Federated Counselor Jeanette Tobey introduced guest speaker, TFWC State President Janelle Holden and past Magnolia District President Ann Latiolais.

The Silsbee Woman’s Club presented $3,800 funds raised for local organizations at its recent April meeting.

Holden spoke to members on Johnson being the lucky winner. its 57th Annual Business meeting the meaning of Federation. Club Kay Walter and Karen Cobble, and installation of new officers at awards and memorabilia were both having served 39 years in the First Baptist Church in Silsdisplayed along with handouts of the Silsbee Woman's Club, were bee, 6 p.m. the history of the Silsbee voted honorary members. New The Silsbee Woman's Club Woman's Club. members elected throughout the will meet Thursday, May 10 at In observance of Federation year will be installed at the May 3:30 p.m. in the Community Day, May 24, the Federation Banquet; Donna Brown, Center for their end of year planCommittee held a drawing for a Madonna Culpit, Janis Miears, ning meeting. patriotic lap throw quilted by and Dorothy Norton. member Martha Clark with Sue On May 6th the club will hold

Patterson home named Garden Club Yard of the Month The Silsbee Garden Club has chosen the home of Frances Patterson at 1245 Gentry Road as the April, Yard of the Month.

The country styled cedar home sits on two acres and is dotted with many bushes, trees, and

flowers which are native of this area. The native plants are thriving, and are in many stages of blooming and budding.

On each side of the front yard are two Grancy's gray beard trees and two wisterias, balancing the yard for the many areas of interest there. The gray beards came from the woods and have a unique beard-like bloom dangling from the branches. The wisterias are natural of the area also.

An old iron pump is in the middle of a future flower bed in the center of the yard. A black cauldron sits ready for some more trailing petunias to come boiling over its sides. The flowering plants haven't been planted yet, but Ms. Patterson is ready to put them in. Vines of roses hold a few future blooms as they climb up a fence supported by three bird houses.

Driving by the home, one can see double azaleas, a fiery-red Japanese maple, and a berried yaupon near the road. Deeper into the yard are wild azaleas, bridal wreath, a purple magnolia, and loropetalum, mixed with a few oak trees. Near the home is a large palm tree with a magnolia beside it. A hedge of red-tip bushes boarders the driveway.

Not all of the plants and trees are mentioned here but each one

Frances Patterson’s home was named Yard of the Month for April by the Silsbee Garden Club. stands alone and has its very own spot so one can admire it. The yard is neat and trimmed well,

and takes a lot of time to trim around every bush and tree. It is obvious that a lot of patience and

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Ms. Celia Colman presented a show at Read-Turrentine recently. She told third graders about her journeys to Africa with her many artifacts. The show was sponsored

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Joshua Wayne Fillingame and Jana Bea Jones Shawn Peter Wagreespack and Helen Alyce Jones Aaron Douglas Mullins and Kortney Ann Bryan Reginald Dwayne Godeaux and Heather Louise Armstrong Gary Wayne Abbott III and Donna Rae Hornback Matthew Allen Grissom and Brittany Brean Oliver Phillip Anthony Keel and Allison Taylor Gray Benjamin Lee Bass and Billie Ann Fletcher Cain Douglas Draper and Bailey Danielle Johnson Kevin Lee Allen and Mitzi Rachelle Hobbs Coy Lynn Robinson and Kayla Marie McCoy Daniel Ray Nelson and Crystal Renee Taylor Forrest Dalton Fletcher and Amber Lea Wilson David Paul Lindsey and Alison Rene Guidry Dustin Lynn Richardson and Katie Annette Maddox

Shawn Eugene Steltz and Joni Lee Jordan Isaac Lyle McDaniel and Heather Diane Schall Derek Keith Stary and Caytlin Sue Robinson Daniel Scott Domino and Shannon Marie Cowart Derek Alan Brown and Jenna Raquel McCormick Caleb Edward Sliger and Jivansot Kaur Mahal Parker Garrett Bittle and Rachel Anne Darling Thomas Lance Sullivan and Kaytline Dianne Oncal Jeffery Clint Westerterp and Katie Elizabeth Woods Alex Christopher Richardson and Katelynn Michelle Erwin Clifford Randall Green Jr. and Chelsee Cheyenne Conner David Ryan Schultz and Kathlynn Elizabeth Cone Christopher Lee Hansen and Maegan Michele McManus William Frederich Blakeslee and Jessica Lynn Bancroft

By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Members of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, Crime Victims Assistance Program, Silsbee and Kountze Police Departments, Hardin County Health Department, Hardin County Adult and Juvenile Probation, and many other agencies, gathered together last week to participate in the creation of the Hardin County Child Fatality Review Team.

The Hardin County Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) is a part of 200 teams across the state that combine the expertise of broad array of disciplines with a mission to reduce the number of child deaths within the county.

The team's purpose is threefold: understand the safety risks for children, raise public awareness of risk and work to reduce the number of preventable child deaths, and to work with other state-wide CFRT's to promote public awareness and make recommendations to the governor and the legislature for changes in law, policy, and practice to reduce the number of preventable child deaths.

Texas Child Fatality Review Teams were established in 1995 by legislation and currently have 73 local teams that cover 206 of 254 of Texas Counties.

The teams are made up of members from healthcare (including physicians and nursing staff), Child Protective Services, law enforcement, the court system and child advocacy departments, as well as school principals, counselors and other professionals who are equipped to understand the many factors involved in child deaths and can help to identify protective factors that could prevent future deaths.

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This was the first official meeting of the new Hardin County CFRT. The meeting, which was a "planning" meeting, included information and training led by Susan Rodriguez, who is a part of the State CFRT. Members went over several instances of child deaths, whether it be accidental, homicidal, suicidal, or natural causes.

In each case, the members examine reports and medical records in confidence to try and identify risk factors and protective measures that could be taken to prevent future deaths.

Some of the cases examined involved child abuse trends, drownings, ATV child rollovers and accidents, and distracted driving.

Rodriguez educated members of several factors and statistics of child death including that the highest number of children that die from child abuse are ages four and under and that a large number of accidental deaths occur when there is a change in a routine or habit.

Other factors discussed were the high amount of deaths of teens who die in automobile accidents while texting and instances of suicide of teens after being bullied.

Accidental deaths such as pool and lake or creek drownings, and deaths in house fires, due to lack of smoke detectors, were also covered.

In each case, members tried to determine a pattern and if any amount of education and public awareness such as seat belt checks, the donation of smoke alarms, and education of the signs of child abuse could possibly prevent a death in the future.

Hardin County Crime Victims Assistant Director, Cindy See CFRT on PG. 8, SEC. 1

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The following businesses received a score of 100 on their health inspection: Carolines BBQ-Kountze Exxpress Mart #24-Silsbee Kountze Little LeagueKountze Lumberton Little LeagueLumberton Chevron #2- Lumberton Crawdad's #2-Lumberton Dollar General Store-Lumberton Tony's Food Mart-Silsbee The Donut Palace #2- Silsbee Shop-N-Go- Kountze Hometown Burger-Votaw Silsbee Little League-Silsbee

The following businesses received a score of less than 100 on their health inspection: C Diddy's Seafood HouseLumberton-Opened for new business. Score of 97. Needed test strips for sanitizing water.

Sonic-North LHS Drive-Lumberton-Score of 93. Light out over dump station. Floors and surfaces around equipment needed more cleaning.

Napoli's Italian RestaurantLumberton-Score of 93. Personal drink in ice machine. Vents needed cleaning over stove.

Quiznos Subs- LumbertonScore of 97. WIF needed thermometer.

Happy Donuts- LumbertonScore of 87. Nats flying around food area. Surfaces of equipment and floors needed cleaned and sanitized. Cannot have anything blocking hand sink, must be accessible at all times.

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Area around dump station needed more cleaning.

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Vents needed to be cleaned over stove. Nats flying around trash.

RIC needed to be fixed.

Big John's Country KitchenSilsbee-Opened for new business. Score of 94. Paper towel was needed at hand sink. Floors needed to be cleaned.

Funeral services for Clinton Earl 'Clint' Denman, 50, of Starks, Louisiana were at 2 p.m.

Friday, April 18, 2014 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Visitation was Friday from 12 pm until time of service.

Mr. Denman died April 16, 2014 in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Born in Kountze, Clint was a longtime resident of Silsbee. He was a millwright by trade and

Clint Denman

Wanda Fay Hardy, 80, of Silsbee and formerly of Slocum died Friday, April 18, 2014 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care Center in Silsbee.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home in Palestine with burial following in Providence Cemetery. Visitation

Wanda Hardy

Bobby Lynn Adams, 72, of Lumberton, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25 at Broussard’s Mortuary in Beau-

Bobby Adams

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worked out of Local 2484 before retiring. He was a member of the Lions Club of Starks. Clint will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph L. and Bernadine Daigle.

Clint is survived by his mother, Mary Jeanette Durman of Silsbee; father, Samuel Howard Denmon of Town Bluff; brothers, Reverend John Stacy Denmon and wife Darla of Cedar Hill and

Eric Lee Denmon of Virginia; sister, Teresa Ann Hoffman of Silsbee; nephews, James Adam Denmon and Alex Denmon; nieces, Patricia Shue, Erica Denmon, Sydni Griffin and McKenzie Denmon; and two great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christian Care Center, 415 W Ave P, Silsbee TX 77656.

will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 24 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Roy Loftin of Buna, Chris Lamey, Jason Lamey and Justin Lamey, all of Silsbee and Brian Thorton and Brandon Thorton.

A native of Tennessee Colony, she was a housewife.

Survivors include her sons, Kevin Hardy and wife Lisa of

Silsbee and Lynn Thorton and wife Sharon of Campti, Louisiana; sisters, Evelyn Bristo of Texas City, Earline Hancock of Onalaska and Sue McGill of Palestine; brothers, W.J. Ingram of Tennessee Colony and Tom Ingram of Elgin; and six grandchiland nine dren great-grandchildren.

mont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, also in Beaumont.

A native of Vidor and a longtime resident of the area, he was a United States Army veteran and had worked 12 years for the

Beaumont Water Department.

Survivors include his wife, Clair Adams of Lumberton; son, John Adams and wife Angelique of Beaumont; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

KLUG

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without the authority of the HCDRA. Thornton faces up to one year in federal prison, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00 and restitution. A date for sentencing has not yet been set.

The case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Batte.

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came an officer in the Jefferson County Courthouse. He was a peace officer in the Jefferson county Sheriff's office at the time of his death.

He was a member of the Bridge Point Fellowship in Bridge City and volunteered as a Shriner and member of the Masonic Lodge.

He was known to be fond of music and worked as a D.J. for many years. Many who know and remember him think of his work as a D.J. when his name is mentioned.

He was 65 when he died.

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verified that Klug has returned to working within the district in a capacity other than the classroom.

Both Klug and officials within LISD have agreed to keep the nature of her position confidential at this time.

"We are looking out for her and her best interest as well as the best interest of the district," Miller said. "As always, the district has chosen to keep personnel matter confiden-

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1-2, and May 5-6 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All early voting for Silsbee ISD elections will be at the Silsbee ISD administration building located at 415 Highway 327 West.

The City of Lumberton has three position up for election.

Position #4 seat Sharon Spears is running unopposed.

Position #5 incumbent Don Burnett will be facing opponent David Maniscalco. Positon #6 incumbent Dan Bell is running unopposed.

City of Lumberton early voting will be on April 28 through May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and May 5-6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Two position are seeking eletion in the Lumberton school district.

tial."

Miller explained that Klug returned to work on Tuesday morning and that there have not been any concerns, complaints, or protests of any kind.

Klug remains in a substitute position at this time and it has not been revealed if this will lead to permanent employment for her.

Klug was unavailable for comment.

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Position #1 incumbent Leslie Daigle will not seek reelection. Dale Hernandez will be running unopposed.

Position #2 incumbent Kenny Burkhalter is also running unopposed.

Early voting for the City of Lumberton and Lumberton ISD will be held at Lumberton ISD administration building located at 121 South Main.

Election day is Saturday, May 10, and all Silsbee school and city elections will be held at the Silsbee Community Center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Funeral services for Mary Astle Martin, 95, of Silsbee were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze. Visitation began at 12 p.m. Tuesday before service.

Mrs. Martin passed away April 19, 2014 at her residence in Silsbee.

Mary was a native of Haven, Kansas and a long time resident of Silsbee. She was a beautician and a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hazel Astle; husband, Earl R. Martin; two brothers and one sister.

Survivors include son, Randy Martin and wife Kathy of League City, Texas; grandchildren Mike Martin of Silsbee, Chris Martin and wife Audrey of Silsbee, Randi Martin of Grand Rapids, MI, Alex Priebe and wife Kristin of Friendswood, Tx and Rhonda Harvey and husband Rob of League City, Tx; nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Mary Martin Myra Gallander Turner, 91, of Silsbee, passed away April 16, 2014. She was born June 17, 1922 in San Augustine County, TX to Elbert Henderson Gallander and Doris Worsham Gallander. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as five sisters: Ruth Gallander, Marie Casey, Ila Williams, Dorothy Henderson, Sheila Gary, and one brother, G.B. “Doc” Gallander.

Myra is survived by her daughters: Catherine Thompson and husband Joe of Spring, TX, Nancy Brockway of Mesquite, TX, Sandy Tolar and her husband Willie of Fred, TX. Also surviving are grandchildren: Angela Kaplan, Michael Thompson (Mandy), Karl Tolar (Blair) and Keith Tolar and four great-grandchildren, Noa Kaplan, Keaton Glasscock, Holden Thompson and Reagan Tolar. Surviving siblings are sisters, Clara McDermott of Beebe, Arkansas and Shirley Hamilton and husband Wes of Duncan, Oklahoma.

Ms. Turner resided in Lumberton, TX for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church Lumberton, having joined in 1953 during the year the Church was chartered. For many years she owned Stylette Beauty Shop in Lumberton while also working full-time at Eastex Pulp and Paper in Evadale. She retired from Temple Eastex in 1986 after working 26 years.

She was a very capable homemaker, gifted in cooking, canning, sewing, quilting, and gardening. She was a benevolent neighbor and friend and worked hard at anything she did. She set a wonderful example for her children and grandchildren and will be missed dearly.

In her last years she resided at Atria Collier Park in Beaumont and most recently was the first resident at the new Spanish Trail Assisted Living in Silsbee.

Myra Gallander Turner

Ralph R. “Ozzie” Osborne, 65, of Orangefield, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral service was Tuesday, April 22 at Bridge Point Fellowship in Bridge City with burial following at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee.

A native of Port Neches, he was a peace officer having retired from Hardin and Orange County Sheriff’s Department and worked for many years as a DJ. He was currently a peace office for Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. He was a Shriner and a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He was a United States Air Force Vietnam veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Osborne; son, Ralph Osborne II and wife Shanna; daughters, Stacie Osborne, Shan Myers and husband Hoyt and Kelli Houghton and husband Daniel II; siblings, Mollie Osborne, Larry Osborne, Freida DeLaney, and Doyle Osborne; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Ralph Osborne

Funeral services for Theresa Ann Darwish, 60, of Houston were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following at Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation was from 12:00 p.m. until time of service Wednesday.

Mrs. Darwish passed away April 18, 2014 at Courtyard Convalescent Center in Houston.

Theresa was a native and longtime resident of Silsbee before moving to Houston. She was an active member of Air Way Baptist Church where she was over decorations.

She is preceded in death by her father, Samuel David Pate; and brothers, Allen Pate and Clint Pate.

Survivors include daughter, Amy Marine Darwish of Pearland and mother, Joe Ann Bridges Pate of Pearland.

Theresa Darwish

Mr. Ronald G. Hensley passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the age of 69.

Mr. Hensley was born in Kingsport, TN on December 30, 1944 to Lloyd Kelley and Maggie Sue West Hensley. Mr. Hensley had lived in Silsbee since 1968, and was retired from Gulf Oil, Chevron and Clark Refineries.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy Rebecca Bottoms Hensley. They were married on August 16, 1964 in Jacinto City, TX. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year.

Also surviving Mr. Hensley are his three sons, Ronald G. Hensley Jr. of Silsbee, Michael Hensley and his wife Dolores of Forney TX and Shannon Hensley and his wife Annie of Simms TX. He is also survived by two sisters, Janie M. Cooley and Elizabeth Craven, both of Mississippi.

Mr. Hensley was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Kelley and Maggie Sue West Hensley, his sister Mary Kate Lawson and his brother Lynn Kelley (Dude) Hensley.

Mr. Hensley loved his wife Judy, his three sons and his eleven grandchildren. His grandchildren are Meagan Lyne of Houston, Marshall Anthony of Forney TX, Steven Andrew of Alexandria MN, Rebecca Suzanne of Omaha TX, Amber Lyne of Alexandria MN, David Clay of Mesa AZ, Daniel Luciano of Magnolia AR, James Carroll of Simms TX, Adam Michael of Forney TX, Braeden Thomas and Zachary Doyle, both of Lumberton TX. He also had four great-grandchildren, Kaylene, Brielle, Jayden and Mason and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hensley was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in Silsbee, a 40 year member of the Silsbee Masonic Lodge, as well as being a US Army veteran during the Vietnam Era. Arrangements are being handled by Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. His services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with interment following in Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Pastor Sonny Sturgeon and Pastor Chris Bottoms will officiate the services for Mr. Hensley.

Ronald Hensley Sr.

Joy D. Stokes, 97, of Kountze, died Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Calder Woods in Beaumont.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 22 at Jordan Cemetery in Honey Island under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze.

A native of Gary, she was a retired payroll clerk with Atlantic Richfield in Port Neches.

Survivors include her sister, Billie Spinks of Houston; daughter-in-law, Annette Stokes of Honey Island; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Joy Stokes

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Born on August 12, 1939 in Evadale, Texas, she was the daughter of Homer E. and Audrey Ellen Griffis Day. A homemaker, Edith was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Calvin, Van and Travis Day; and her sisters Mattie Bee Rogers, Wilma Clay, Inez Kelley, Betty J. Day and Faye Mc Cullough.

Survivors are a daughter, Regina "Tina" Winget (Bobby) of El Dorado; a son, Gregory Richards (Rita) of Evadale; brothers, Homer Edward Day Jr. (Lou) of Buna and Willie 'Bud" Day (Verda) of Vidor; a special friend, Laura McGallion of Silsbee; along with 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

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Edith Richards

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Jamarcus DeAndra Myers, 18, of Silsbee, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 in a head on car accident in Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ in Silsbee under the direction of J.B. Coleman Memorial Mortuary, also in Silsbee with burial following in Kirby Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.

A lifelong resident of Silsbee, he was a senior at Silsbee High School where he was a Defensive Tackle First Team All District football player.

Survivors include his mother, LaTrenda Cartwright of Silsbee; father James Myers Jr. of Houston; step-mother, Angie Myers of Houston; sisters, Quinesha Danielle Foster of Beaumont, Jamisha Myers of Silsbee, and Janecia Myers, Alana Myers and Janiyah Myers, all of Houston; brothers, Jarel Myers of Houston and Jaron Myers of Call; and grandparents, Donald and Helen Davis of Silsbee, Bennie Myers of Beaumont, and James Myers Sr. of Bon Weir.

Jamarcus Myers

Eugenia Clark, 78, of Kountze, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral service was at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 23) at Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze with burial following in Old Hardin Cemetery, also in Kountze.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Kountze.

Survivors include Albert Clark, her husband of 62 years; daughters, Angela Cherry of Kountze and Lydia Morse of Wildwood; sisters, Nellie Kayla of Winnie and Elmyra Clark and husband Lawrence of Port Bolivar; and four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Eugenia Clark

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Page 8 Section 1 One paragraph was changed in the report stating that members of the EDC are not employees of the city but do participate in the city TRMS program. The audit was approved unanimously.

Council also approved of the participation with other Entergy service area cities in matters concerning Entergy Texas, Inc. at the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Federal Energy Regulatory commission.

City Attorney Harry Wright told council that this participation will allow for the study of rate cases and to aid in controlling the raising of rates. Council approved along with waving a second reading.

Council also passed an ordinance to suspend a rate increase proposed by Centerpoint Energy made in a grip filing with the City of Silsbee on March 31.

The ordinance also states that the findings the meeting complies with the open meetings act, and making other findings and provisions related to the subject, and declaring an effective date.

Resolution 14-11 was ap-

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proved by council as a part of the Fair Housing Act and a part of Silsbee's community development block grant program.

The city will also participate in an interlocal agreement with Hardin County to rent voting machines for the upcoming May elections.

Council approved of a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a special warranty deed on an abandoned 9.176 acre portion of Avenue B between FM 92 Fifth Street, and between blocks 63 and 64, Santa Fe Townsite, Alexander Addition.

Prior to the council meeting, Mayor Herbert Muckleroy signed and read a proclamation deeming April 21, 2014 as Child Abuse Prevention Day in Silsbee.

Cindy Millstead of the Hardin County Welfare Board, presented the council with the awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is in April.

Council is also discussing healthcare options and a special meeting will be held on Monday, April 28.

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Silsbee Kia broke ground on April 15 on its future site on Hwy. 96 near the off-ramp to Hwy. 327 in Silsbee. Members of Silsbee Kia and partners Quattro Auto Group, along with the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce particpated in the event. Breaking ground were (from left), Walter Land, Chamber Director; Beverly Barnett, Chamber Director; Jim C. Willis, Executive Director Silsbee Chamber; Alfred Flores, partner; Chelvis Kennerson, general manager/operating partner; Tim Roberts, CEO; Bruce Glascock, partner; Gary Powers, district sales manager; Steven Webster, district service and parts manager; Sam Bethea, Chamber Director; and Steve Cooper, Chamber Director.

Informative CFRT Workshop Thursday, April 24 6:30pm presented by Dr. Jana Winberg

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Colwell is working with other members of the team and local businesses to create community activities that will help educate citizens on the prevention of child death.

With summer approaching, the group is hoping to recruit volunteers and local businesses for sponsorship of a possible ATV and Pool Safety Day that will promote education.

Chief Mark Davis of the Silsbee Police Department, who is a member of the Hardin County CFRT was

careful to explain in an interview that this is not a "cold case review".

"This is a collaborative effort between many agencies to examine cases, look into what led to the death and see if there is any information and/or education that we can bring to the community as public awareness to help prevent another death," Davis said. "In the blink of an eye, a life can vanish, and if we can prevent that somehow then we are going to do everything we can to bring that information

to the public."

Both Davis and Colwell both said that all information discussed in the meetings is and will remain confidential.

No specific case information will be shared with the public.

The ultimate goal of the Hardin County Child Fatality Review Team is to come together and prevent child death.

"There is power in numbers," Chief Davis said.

The Hardin County Child Fatality Review Team will meet again in two weeks.

MET Head Start taking applications

MET-Head Start in Kountze is accepting registration for the 2014-15 school year.

Head Start is a program for children 3-4 years old that may be from low income families and/or families who have children with disabilities.

For more information, please contact MET-Head Start in Kountze at 409-2463808.

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Mind Over Matter Silsbee senior sprinter making fourth regional appearance.

By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com After seven years of running sprints competitively, Silsbee sprinter Chanissey Fowler will say that she would be lying if she still doesn’t get nervous.

Stretching in her lane, focusing down the path to the finish line, and getting down on the starting blocks – the butterflies take over.

But once that gun fires, Fowler is off to the races and perfectly focused to the finish line.

The small framed senior is timid when talking about her races, but she speaks volumes through her running.

“From the seventh grade to now, nothing ever changes,” Fowler said. “I still get really nervous before a race.”

Running in the seasons high school meets throughout track season may be nerve-wracking for Fowler, but when it comes to racing at the coveted UIL State Track and Field Championships each May, then it is a whole different story.

Fowler has been good enough her entire high school career to qualify for the state meet in the 100-meters, and also two sprint relays.

But with experience comes success, and Fowler is aiming for her third state appearance in four years.

She will be competing at the regional track meet this weekend at Turner Stadium in Humble, qualifying in the 100-meter dash and also the anchor in both the 400-meter relay and 800-meter relay.

Running has been her passion since seventh grade, being the youngest of two

girls, she didn’t quite follow the footsteps of her older sister being a star basketball player for Silsbee.

Besides track, Fowler has played volleyball, but her heart is running.

“As soon as volleyball season is over, I start training,” she said.

Fowler competes in school track and has also competed in AAU track during the summer.

Her fastest time of 11.83 in the 100-meter dash was set at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear Relays this season. She ran the race in 12.2 at the area meet recently.

She is destined for another state appearance and sets a goal to never quit.

With idols like USA sprinter and Olympic medalist Carmelita Jeter, Fowler has a chance to do her best at the meet.

Last year, she finished in first place at the class 3A Region III finals of the 100meter dash, but settled for seventh place at the state meet.

“Being in Austin was overwhelming to me,” Fowler said. “Just the whole experience was unbelievable.”

She may have more gold medals than one can imagine through four years of running track in high school, but Fowler isn’t quite ready to give it up.

She plans on college after high school and is hoping to continue her track career, particularly at Lamar University in Beaumont.

But her ultimate goal is the Olympics.

“It has always been a dream of mine,” she continued. “I

won’t give up trying.”

In the meantime, Fowler knows she will be nervous this weekend, but ready for the challenge.

As she says, people may be talking to her pre-race and they think she is ignoring them. In reality, she is focused – and ready for another state appearance.

Silsbee senior Chanissey Fowler is aiming for her third appearance at the state track meet in the 100-meter dash in class 3A. Photo by Daniel Elizondo/Silsbee Bee

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The Silsbee boys and girls track team competed in the area track meet on Wednesday with four Lady Tigers and one Tiger advancing to the regional meet.

Huffman-Hargrave won the girls meet with 114 points.

WO-S was second at 91, Hamshire-Fannett 69, Hardin Jefferson 68, ColdspringOakhurst 61.5, Buna 46, Bridge City 41, Silsbee 38, Splendora 29.5, Orangefield 28, Cleveland Tarkington 13, Shepherd 12, Cleveland 6 and Liberty 2.

Coldspring-Oakhurst won the boys division with 136 points. WO-S was second at 129, Huffman Hargrave 113, Splendora 74, Bridge City 39, Cleveland 34, Hardin Jefferson 24, Shepherd 23.33, Hamshire-Fannett 16,, Orangefield 11.33, Silsbee 9, Buna 9 and Cleveland Tarkington 2.33.

Chanissey Fowler won the 100-meter dash with a 12.27.

She ran a 12.20 in the preliminary events.

Eranishia Carmenar qualified for the regional meet with a fourth place finish in the 200-meter event. She ran a 26.02. This event was won in 24.92. Carmenar actually ran a 25.32 in the prelims which would have been good enough for second if she had run it in the finals.

The Silsbee girls 400-meter relay team of Kimberli Smith, Victoria Lightfoot, Carmenar and Fowler was third in 50-3.

The girls 800-meter relay team of Smith, Carmenar, Lightfoot and Fowler was fourth in 1:48.76.

Camry Martin placed fifth in the shot put with a heave of 35-1 and Patricia Hudson was fifth in the discus event with a fling of 100-4.

The top four finishers in each event qualify for the regional meet.

Ryan Kirkendall was the only boy from Silsbee to qualify to advance. He ran the 400-meter dash in 52.55.

The boys 400 meter relay team of Sidney Holmes, Malcolm Ruckett, Kirkendall and Deadrick Douglas was fifth in 44.41.

Kanon Mackey was sixth in the discus event with a fling of 121-1.

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Kountze High School had a boys pairs team and a mixed doubles pair qualify for the state tournament at the regional tennis meet last week.

The mixed doubles team of Madison Read and Austin Marshall won four straight matches without losing a set.

In the first round, they defeated Edgewood by scores of 6-0, 6-1.

In the second round, they defeated Central Heights 6-0 and 7-5. Then in the third round, they dropped White Oak 7-5 and 6-2.

Read and Marshall then faced a different team from Central Heights in the finals and the Kountze team came away with a victory 6-3, 7-5.

Both Marshall and Read plan to attend school at Lamar University after graduating.

They both plan to concentrate on academics and put athletics behind them.

Marshall has been one of the all-around athletes at KHS. He was a first team all district player at wide receiver, kicker and cornerback while on the football team.

Then he was a contributing member of the basketball team. He ran track and ran a leg on both the 800- and 400meter relay teams that placed.

He also ran several sprints but failed to qualify in the sprints.

He was a member of the mixed doubles team that was first this year at regionals and hopes to win at state.

He is an outstanding student who is a regular member of the Kountze Honor Roll.

He also is active in the Wildwood Baptist Church.

Madison plans to study business at Lamar after graduating from KHS. She has run cross country and played a little basketball while at KHS but her main sport has been tennis. She went to state in the mixed doubles as a sophomore and now has won district and regional meets. She will make another trip back to the state tournament as a senior.

The boys team of Landry Linn and Drew Anderson are returning to state. They placed second in the state meet last year.

Both boys are outstanding students. Linn is a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Council. His future plans are to attend Lamar or East Texas Baptist University and play tennis.

He has played many sports in high school. He ran cross country and went to regionals with the varsity team.

He played basketball and was the leading scorer off the bench for Kountze.

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The Lions mixed doubles team and the boys doubles teams both qualified for state. The group includes: (left to right) Madison Read, Drew Anderson, Landry Linn and Austin Marshall.

Linn is active in the youth group at Wildwood Baptist Church.

Drew Anderson is the valedictorian at KHS this year. He is in NHS and on the Honor Roll. He is the Senior Class President. In addition he is the vice president of the FFA. He also is the captain of the drum line and is the drummer at the Happy Valley church.

He runs cross country and has been a regular member of the tennis team.

His future plans are to attend Lamar and study biology and obtain a pre-med degree.

He hopes to become an orthopedic surgeon.

All four of the students are members of the Christians in Action club.

During their junior year the team of Anderson and Linn won districts and then were second at the regional meet behind a team from White Oak. At state, they placed second behind the same team

from White Oak. This year promises to be different. They won district and had their only serious challenge at the regional meet from a Kirbyville team that they had already defeated a couple of times during the year.

In the first round, they defeated a team from Sabine Gladewater 6-0, 6-0. In the second round they dropped to a White Oak team 6-1,6-2.

Then in the semi-finals, they beat a pair from Centerville 60, 6-1. They met the Kirbyville squad in the finals and both teams were in for a real test. Anderson and Linn won the first set 6-4. Then they lost 7-5. The seventh went to extra games before the Kountze pulled off the victory 7-6.

Both the mixed doubles team and the boys doubles team will be competing in the state meet on April 28-29 at Texas A&M University.

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Tigers sweep Hamshire-Fannett GUS’ TIRE SHOP Partain’s double sparks Tigers in fifth.

By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com The Silsbee Tigers are closer to a playoff spot after sweeping Hamshire-Fannett in the second game of the season.

Silsbee (15-6-1, 7-3 in 213A) remain tied with West Orange-Stark (19-4, 7-3) in the league standings for second place behind Bridge City (202, 10-0).

On Friday, it looked to be a pitchers duel against the Longhorns, now standing in fourth place in the district.

It took five innings for both teams to get on the scoreboard with Hamshire-Fannett taking the honors on a 2-run lead at the top of the fifth inning.

Hamshire-Fannett scored its two runs on Silsbee errors.

Lead off batter Johnson reached on a single and Longhorns third baseman Hicks reached on a fielder’s choice.

Silsbee tied the score at the bottom of the fifth inning with a single that drove in Chase Partain and Chris Nesbitt with no outs.

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Brayden Griffin then singled on two outs to drive in Gore and give the Tigers a 4-2

lead.

But the scoring wasn’t over.

Partain had another chance at the plate, and doubled to drive in Griffin and Scott Kay, courtesy running for Matthew Hartman, who had singled.

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ited with the win and Griffin was given the save.

Partain went 1 for 2 with two RBIs, Gore went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, and Griffin went 1 for 3 with an RBI. LeBlanc went 1 for 2, Hartman went 1 for 3, and Ryan Kirkendall went 1 for 2.

Silsbee closes out 21-3A play hosting West OrangeStark on Friday at 7 p.m. at Tiger Field.

Lions win district title and defeat Deweyville 15-4

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Silsbee third baseman Chase Partain (left) and pitcher Mathew Hartman, converge on a bunt in Silsbee’s win over Hamshire-Fannett on Friday.

The Kountze Lions defeated Deweyville by a 15-4 score on Thursday evening. The two teams had met twice previously with each team winning one. Thursday they had the rubber match and Kountze won decisively.

The win upped the Lions record this season to 16-14-1.

The Lions played East Chambers on Tuesday and

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The Lions have clinched the championship of District 252A. They also won the JV championship.

The Lions have a district record of 9-1. They are followed by EC 7-3, Hardin 4-4, Deweyville 4-7, and Anahuac 2-9

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Lady Tigers edge H-F in final district game Silsbee to face Huffman-Hargrave in bidistrict.

By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com The Silsbee Lady Tigers needed a seventh inning rally in a big way and came away victorious in a nailbiter as Tiger Softball Field on Friday.

Silsbee (16-8, 7-5 in Dist. 213A) defeated Hamshire-Fannett 32 to hold on to the fourth position in the league standings.

Silsbee will face no. 26 Huffman-Hargrave in a best-of-3 series beginning on Friday with the first game at Huffman-Hargrave High School at 7 p.m. The second game will be at Silsbee at 5 p.m. and if a third game is needed, it will be played 30 minutes after Game 2.

On Friday, Silsbee got on the board first after a run by Kaitlin Kerl, who led the bottom of the first inning with a single. Kerl scored on an RBI from Bailey Root.

Hamshire-Fannett tied the game 1-1 at the top of the second inning after a wild pitch scored pitcher Biggett, who had reached on a single.

In the fourth inning, Silsbee regained the lead 2-1 when Tia Martin singled to drive in Kaitlynn Halverson, who had reached on a single on two outs earlier.

Silsbee pitcher Bailey Root struggled in the sixth inning giving up two walks, and two singles that drove in shortstop Broussard. The run tied the game 2-2.

The Lady Tigers left one stranded at the bottom of the sixth inning when Halverson reached on a walk. But two routine outs gave Hamshire-Fannett a chance to lead at the top of the seventh.

Root found her rhythm in the seventh inning and gave the Lady Tigers a chance at the victory after fanning three of the four batters she

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Silsbee shortstop Kaitlyn Hicks tags a Hamshire-Fannett runner at third base in a rundown. Silsbee edged the Lady Longhorns 3-2 in the Dist. 21-3A matchup. faced.

Chambree Smith led off at the bottom of the seventh inning and reached on an error by the H-F shortstop. Smith advanced to second on a steal.

Batting no. 2 in the seventh, Kerl

nailed a walk-off double into left field on a full count to drive in Smith for the winning run on no outs.

Kerl finished 3 for 4 with an RBI, Tia Martin finished 1 for 3 with an RBI and Root finished with

an RBI. April Rawson was 2 for 3 and Halverson was 1 for 1.

Root went all seven in the circle for Silsbee, giving up two earned runs on six hits while fanning 13 Hamshire-Fannett batters.

Lady Rebels battle to co-dist. title

By Scott Loar The Evadale Lady Rebel softball team has battled all season long and they had the opportunity to make one last stand on Tuesday of last week as they completed the regular season. After a senior night victory, they tied for the district crown for the no. 1 seed and earned a bye to the area round of the playoffs.

Evadale faced Hull-Daisetta, a team that defeated the Lady Rebels earlier in the season. The Lady Bobcats entered the game with a single loss while the Lady Rebels had two blemishes on their record.

Evadale’s 13-3 victory sealed the co-championship and Coach Rusty Minyard could not be more proud of his team.

“They battled all season long and this championship was fought for and deserved as the team rallied every time they faced adversity,” he said.

In the game, Wendy Williams was 1 for 4 with two runs and two RBI’s. Cassie LeBlanc was 1 for 4 with two runs and an RBI, Haleigh Ashworth was 1 for 4 with a run and four RBI’s, Jordy Conner was 1 for 4 with a run and two RBI’s, Hannah Oldbury went 2 for 4 with a run and two RBI’s, Camilla Howard was 2 for 2 with two runs and an RBI, and Britney Curtis was 2 for 3 with a run scored.

The team will host Orange Community Christian in a warm up game on Thursday afternoon as they await the winner of the bidistrict round.

At press time, the two teams that will square in that round are still not determined as districts have until Wednesday to certify

the teams that have made the playoffs.

Seniors Brittney Curtis, Camilla Howard and Amy Mid-

kiff were recognized before the game for their commitment to the team and the leadership that they provided to the team this season.

Kountze girls place 4th in District track meet The Kountze girls placed fourth in the district track meet last week with Kirbyville in fifth place.

Newton won the meet with an 156.5 points. Woodville was second at 116, with Hemphill 112.5, Kountze 70, Kirbyville 38, Deweyville 8 and Warren 8. This district did not have an area meet and the top two in each event qualify for the class 2A Region III meet.

Kaitlyn Norm of Kountze was 4th in the 100-meter high hurdle event in 19.46.

Kieara Moffett of Kountze qualified for the regionals when she placed second in the 200meter dash in 26.68. Debreon Hunter of Kirbyville was fifth in the 200 in 28.31.

Kyla Hughey of Kirbyville won the 100-meter dash in 13.23.

She was the only girl from Kirbyville to qualify for the regional meet.

Dakota Deatrick qualified for the regional meet by finishing second in the 800-meter run. She

finished the event in 2:37.69.

Anastasia Depew was third in the event in 2:41.41.

Other girls who placed from Kountze and Kirbyville included: 400-meter dash, Dakota Deatrick of Kountze 1:07.26.

In the relay events, Kountze placed fourth in the 800-meter relay in 1:56.70. This team was composed of Nahissau Bilal, Tori Cleaver, Kaitlyn Norman, and Camry Fleman. The Lions 1600meter relay team of Clemons, Bilal, Deatrick, and Moffett placed fourth in 4:25.82. The Kirbyville 1600-meter relay team of Morgan White, Vanessa Hernandez, Christa Pickett and Mogan Whitten was sixth in 5:11.56.

The Kirbyville 400-meter relay team of Daejah Dean, Kyla Hughey, Debrean Hunter, and Tempest Hughey was fourth in 51.56 with Kountze fifth in 55.97. The Kountze team was composed of Bilal, Torie Cleaver, Kieara Moffett and Camryn Cleamans.

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Newton edges Kountze for track title The Newton Eagles edged the Kountze Lions for the district track championship by a slim margin of 146 to 141. Kirbyville was in third with 67, Woodville 63, Hemphill 61, Warren 56, and Deweyville 14.

The results of the Kountze and Kirbyville participants are as follows. The top two qualifiers in each event qualify for the regional meet.

Grayland Arnold of Kountze was second in the 100-meter dash in 11.14.

Daricu Ballard and Tevin Samuel of Kirbyville placed second and third in the 200-meter event in 23.26 and 23.77. Blake Best of Kountze was sixth in the event in 24.34. He had the fastest time in the prelims.

Deontre Morgan of Kountze was fourth in the 400-meter dash in 53.69.

Brady Bush of Kirbyville was second in the 800-meter run in 2:12.13. Jaydon Cunnigan of Kountze was fourth in 2:15.78 and Wyatt Martin of Kountze was sixth

in 2:19.49.

Kevin James of Kirbyville was fifth in the 300-meter low hurdle event in 45.99.

Zack Arseme of Kountze was fifth in the 1600-meter run in 5:25.71 with Bradley Bush of Kirbyville sixth in 5:25.86.

Kodi Rogers of Kountze was fourth in the 3200-meter run in 12:28.36.

Tyler Parker was first in the shot put at 49-11-1/2 with Shaquille Warren fourth. Warren threw 44-5.

Charlie Kappelman was second in the discus at 135-11. Tyler Parker was fourth in the discus at 123-0.

Jaydon Cunigan was third in the triple jump. However the second place competitor from Newton dropped out and Cunigan will advance to regionals.

Deontre Morgan was fourth in the high jump with Grayland Arnold fifth and Cunigan sixth. In the long jump, Deontre Morgan was third at 20-11 and Ashton Whittle was fourth at 20-5.

Whittle won the pole vault with a vault of 11-0. Kevin James was second at 10-6. Shae Buller was fourth at 10-0.

Kountze did manage to qualify all three of its relay teams.

The 400-meter relay team of Arnold, Best, Ashton Whittle and Shaquillie Warren ran a 43.59. Kirbyville was third in 44.52. This team was composed of Daricus Ballard, Decorian Cauley, Tevin Samuel and Tyrese Samuel.

The Lions 800-meter relay team of Arnold, Best Whittle and Warren was second in 1:33.53. The Wildcats relay team of Barrard, Cauley, Samuel and Samuel was third in 1:34.53.

The Lions 1600-meter relay team of Justin Harper, Deontre Morgan, Whittle and Warren was second in 3:30.52. Kirbyville was fifth in 3:55.15. This team was composed of Clayton Stot, Dillon Kroner, Jordan Halsenbeck, and Caderra Frides.

Rebels compete in area track meet Last week the Evadale Rebels and Lady Rebels competed in the area track meet and a number of young men and women advanced to the regional meet with their performances.

On the boy’s side, Tristen Reeves was first in the discus with a 121-3 toss and third in the shot put with a heave of 40-3 1/2.

Tyler Beavers was second in the discus with a toss of 114-7 1/4.

Casey Black was first in the shot put with a heave of 41-5 and third in the discus going 112-1/2. Jacob Conner was third in the long jump with a distance of 20-5 3/4 and third in the triple jump going 39-7 1/2.

Matthew Meyers was fifth in the triple jump just missing a chance to advance.

In running events, Morgan Black was fourth in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 18.92. Logan Hare was third in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.21 and second in the 200-meter dash at 22.61.

Adam Hawthorne was second in the 400 meter dash in a time of 54.28. Matthew Meyers was fifth

in the 200-meter dash, but will advance to regionals after one of the top four finishers withdrew.

Kenan Womack was first in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 42.03.

In the relays, the 4-meter relay team of Hare, Womack, Meyers and Conner won the event with a time of 45.16. The 1600-meter relay team finished in fifth place just missing a qualification and the 800-meter team finished in sixth place.

The boys team scored 108 points and finished in fourth place as a team.

“I am pleased with what we did and we still have plenty of chances to send guys to state,” Coach Danny Conner said. “They get a week to rest up before regionals and a couple of them need to heal up for the stretch run.”

The Rebels once again sweep the top three spots in the discus repeating the feat they did at the district track meet last week.

For the girls in field events, Hannah Oldbury was first in the triple jump going 32-7 1/2 and fourth in

the long jump with a distance of 15-5 1/2. Erin Bertrand was third in the shot put with a heave of 310.

In running events, Brittney Weise was second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.78 and third in the 200-meter dash with a 28.85 time. Torie Langston was third in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:42.29.

In the relays, the 400-meter relay team was third with a time of 52.66. The team is made up of Heather Murphy, Kourtlyn Christian, Cassie Colvin and Weise.

The 800-meter relay team placed fourth with a time of 1:58.28. team members are Blake Gravis, Christian, Oldbury and Langston.

“We made a good showing and finished fifth in the team standings,” Coach Tosha McAdams said. “Each of the girls that qualified has a chance to advance all the way to state. I told them that they are on par with the best in the state now you have to prove that you belong. Take each race and make it your best race.”

The teams will travel to Palestine on Friday and Saturday for the class 1A Region III meet. Those qualifying will earn a trip to Austin and the UIL State Track Meet on May 9-10.

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Legal Notices CITATION BY PUBLICATION NO. 10088 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARDIN

REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR OVERLAYING SHEFFIELD LANE IN PCT. #1

REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR OVERLAYING HICKORY HOLLOW DRIVE IN PCT. #1

SEALED BIDS plainly marked on the envelope and addressed to Jackie Ellis, Hardin County Purchasing, 300 Monroe, Kountze, Texas 77625 mailed or delivered will be received until 2:00 P.M., MAY 5, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Purchasing Department Front Office. No bid tendered later than time fixed will be accepted. The item to bid is as follows:

SEALED BIDS plainly marked on the envelope and addressed to Jackie Ellis, Hardin County Purchasing, 300 Monroe, Kountze, Texas 77625 mailed or delivered will be received until 2:00 P.M., MAY 5, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Purchasing Department Front Office. No bid tendered later than time fixed will be accepted. The item to bid is as follows:

OVERLAYING 1440 FEET OF SHEFFIELD LANE CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH EQUIPMENT, LABOR AND TACK OIL COUNTY WILL FURNISH ASPHALT

OVERLAYING 2260 FEET OF HICKORY HOLLOW DRIVE CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH EQUIPMENT, LABOR AND TACK OIL COUNTY WILL FURNISH ASPHALT

Additional information may be obtained from Commissioner Pct. #1, L.W. Copper Jr. (409) 385-5501.

Hardin County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted. Hardin County EEO. 162

Additional information may be obtained from Commissioner Pct. #1, L.W. Copper Jr. (409) 385-5501.

Hardin County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids sub-

Legal Notices CITATION BY PUBLICATION NO. 10084 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARDIN

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS GREETING: You are hereby commanded to appear before the COUNTY COURT of HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS at the Courthouse of said County in the City of Kountze, HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS at or before 10:00 o clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of publication of this citation by filing a written answer to a petition filed in said Court on APRIL 15, 2014 in Cause No. 10088, styled, In the Interest of RALPH HELMER KETTENBEIL. A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit: DETERMINE HEIRSHIP. As is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause.

The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after the day of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.

ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Kountze, Texas, this the 15th day of April, 2014.

GREETING: You are hereby commanded to appear before the COUNTY COURT of HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS at the Courthouse of said County in the City of Kountze, HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS at or before 10:00 o clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of publication of this citation by filing a written answer to a petition filed in said Court on APRIL 11, 2014 in Cause No. 10084, styled, In the Interest of ELMORE MATTHEWS. A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit: DETERMINE HEIRSHIP. As is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause.

The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after the day of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.

ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Kountze, Texas, this the 11th day of April, 2014.

GLENDA ALSTON, COUNTY CLERK HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS By: CONNIE BECTON, Deputy 171

GLENDA ALSTON, COUNTY CLERK HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS By: CONNIE BECTON, Deputy 171

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Property Code, East Texas Self Storage which is located at 246 E. Durdin, Silsbee, Texas 77656 will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord s lien. Sale will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 246 E. Durdin, Silsbee, Texas 77656.

Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. Seller reserves right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property in each space may be sold item-by-item, in batches, or by the space. Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants.

TENANT S COMPLETE NAME as shown on rental agreement: Anitra Traylor #50 Debra Young #109-101 Rodney Riggans #120 James Burkett #179 Thomas Tyler Jr. #113 Artie Morgan #79 TO EACH TENANT RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. This Notice of Public Sale is being sent to you via regular mail on the date shown below at your address on the Rental Agreement, as is may have been modified by written notice from you to Lessor. Your property may be redeemed prior to sale upon payment of all sums due to Lessor.

April 16, 2014 Jesse Young East Texas Self Storage 246 E. Durdin Silsbee, Texas 77656 385-6927

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARDIN

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BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the Honorable 356TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Hardin County Texas, on the 2nd day of April, 2014, in the case of JERRY L. CARNLEY JR. VS. HUEY HARRIS in Cause No. 53776 and directed and delivered to me as Sheriff of Hardin County Texas, I have levied upon this 15th day of April, 2014, and will, as near as possible to 10:00 o clock A.M. on the 3rd day of June, 2014, it being the 1st Tuesday of said month, at the Courthouse Door of Hardin County, located at 300 West Monroe Street, Kountze, Texas, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all the right, title, and interest which the said Defendant, HUEY HARRIS, had as of the 15th day of April, 2014, or at any time thereafter, of, in and to, the following described real property, to-wit: Tracts of land owned by Defendant in the Nancy Fuller survey constituting approximately 9.630 acres of land, more fully described in Volume 1099, Page 410, of the Real Property Records of Hardin County, Texas.

Tracts of land owned by Defendant in the C.M. Votaw Survey totaling approximately 43.750 acres of land, more fully described in Volume 1099, Page 410, of the Real Property Records of Hardin County, Texas.

One Tract of land owned by Defendant in Lefroy Gedruf Survey constituting approximately 14.7 acres of land, more fully described in Volume 1071, Page 898, if the Real Property Records of Hardin County, Texas.

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Legal Notices REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Plan This is the City of Kountze s Request for Qualifications (RFQ), issued April 15, 2014. The City of Kountze has received funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development s (HUD s) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program. As a condition of these federal grants, the City is required to certify to HUD that it shall affirmatively further fair housing goals. This certification is included in the City s FHAST form submission to HUD. Pursuant to this, the City of Kountze desires to solicit services for an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Plan. The successful Offeror shall perform such an analysis in accordance with all terms, conditions and specifications as set out in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The full RFQ document may be obtained at City of Kountze City Hall or by contacting Vivian Ballou at 409-719-7657 or via email at vballou@carlrgriffith.com.

NOTICE: This property may have other liens or encumbrances which may become the responsibility of the successful bidder.

Direct inquiries for information should be directed to Vivian Ballou, 409-7197657. All requests for clarification of or questions regarding this RFQ must be made in writing and received by 5:00 pm, April 21, 2014. All response to this solicitation shall be in strict accordance with the requirements set forth in this RFQ document and the ensuing contract documents.

Sealed proposals will be publicly accepted prior to 2:00 p.m., May 5, 2014, however, only the names of firms responding will be available for announcement. Proposals received after the stated due date and time shall not be considered. Submit proposals in a sealed envelope, and put the RFQ title, due date and time on the lower left front. Any alteration or changes to this RFQ will be made only be written addendum issued by the City Secretary.

TO CERTIFY WHICH WITNESS MY HAND OFFICIALLY, This 15th day of April, 2014.

Submit Proposal by mail, ground delivery or hand delivery to: City of Kountze City Hall, 1025 N. Pine Street, Kountze, Texas

Ed J. Cain, Sheriff

Advertising dates: April 23, 2014 April 30, 2014

Said property is levied upon as the real property of HUEY HARRIS and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in the said Court of Hardin County, Texas, on the 4th day of March 2014, in favor of JERRY L. CARNLEY JR. and against the said HUEY HARRIS for the sum of $3,500.00 Dollars, plus attorney fees of $3,500.00, plus court cost, and further cost of executing this Writ.

By: Wayne McDaniel, Administrative Captain

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The Silsbee Police Department has been very busy this past week with several arrests and incident reports around the city, including numerous misdemeanor arrests and warrants served.

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 Mark Davis under the Texas Open Records Act, Article 62552-17A. 20140212: Douglas Ray Teston Jr., 36, Silsbee, was arrested by officer Stephen Hodges on April 15 and charged with possession of a controlled substance PG1 more than or equal to 1 gram but less than 4 grams.

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20140214: James Allen Hodge II, 37, Kountze. was arrested by officer Stephen Hodges on April 15 and charged with possession of a controlled substance PG1 more than or equal to 1 gram but less than 4 grams.

20140214: Richard John Reyna, 61, Silsbee, was arrested by officer Josh Deville on April 15 and charged with possession of a controlled substance PG1 less than 1 gram in a drug free zone, and evading arrest/detention.

20140216: Bradley Robert Theune, 27, Silsbee, was arrested by officer Timothy Scroggins on April 17 and charged with possession of a controlled substance

PG3 less than 28 grams.

20140220: Summer Kelley, 25, Jasper, was arrested by officer Carlos Montalvo on April 17 and charged with theft more than or equal to $50 but less than $500.

20140221: James Samuel Rhodes, 24, Jasper, was arrested by officer Carlos Montalvo on April 17 and charged with theft more than or equal to $50 but less than $500.

20140218: Donald Wayne Edmonds, 43, Silsbee, was arrested by officer Chris Hartman on April 18 on a Silsbee warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.

Evadale Rebels continue to roll through district play

By Scott Loar The Evadale Rebels continue to roll through their district opponents with ease as they defeated Sabine Pass 13-0 and Leggett 16-0 in action last week.

In the Sabine Pass contest, Chris Moore got the win as he pitched a no-hitter striking out 13 Shark batters.

He issued one walk but it was wiped out on a double play.

There was an error in the fifth inning, but all in all it was a dominating performance on the mound.

Adrian Valencia went 3 for 3 with four RBI’s while Moore helped his own cause going 3 for 3 with a home run and a double and three RBI’s.

The team traveled to Leggett on Friday a game originally

scheduled for Thursday due to bad weather. The game was played at 2 p.m.

Matthew Terry picked up the win tossing a one hitter while striking out eight. Cody Ingram was 3 for 4 with a home run and scored two runs. Moore went 2 for 3 and Colby Thompson was also 2 for 3.

The Rebels have two games left. Senior night on Tuesday against Hull-Daisetta and then traveling to High Island on Friday.

The Friday game is somewhat in question as High Island has a regional track meet that would affect players in both sports.

The game could be pushed to Saturday and even as late as Monday at 2p.m.. It all depends on player availablity.

The showdown that lies ahead

could be with Big Sandy. Both team have split the season and it will likely be headed for a onegame playoff to determine which team will enter the playoffs as the no. 1 seed from the district that gets a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

But if the High Island game has to be played on Monday, then the playoff with Big Sandy would be at a neutral site Monday at 7 p.m. in order to be legal with UIL rules.

“We have two games this week and need to take them one at a time,” Coach Mark Williams said. “We can’t control what happens with the High Island game, all we can control is ourselves.

We will do what we need to do, when we need to do it! That is the only way we can play it.”

Little Dribbler Tournament The Silsbee Little Dribblers will hold their first annual Jamarcus Myers Hardwood Classic tournament to raise funds for their trip to the National Tournament in Bryan. The event will be held in Silsbee on April 24-26.

Over 30 teams from Beaumont, Diboll, Brookeland, Warren, Livingston, Cleveland,

Navasota, Nacogdoches and more have confirmed that they will be present for the games.

The varsity and senior games will be held at Silsbee High School.

The major and junior games will be at the middle school.

During the tournament, donations will be taken to benefit the

family of Jamarcus Myers who was no. 56 on the Silsbee Tiger Football team last year. The SHS senior died in a two car accident on FM 418 on Sunday.

For more information people can contact Ricky Maze, Sr. at 767-4647 or Tamika Renfro at 466-1503.

Legal Notices NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN AIR PERMIT RENEWAL PERMIT NUMBER 26489 APPLICATION MeadWestvaco Texas, L.P. has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 26489, which would authorize continued operation of an extruder plant located at 4594 Old Evadale Road, Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas 77656. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html ?lat=30.353888&lng=-94.121388&zoom=13&type=r.

The existing facility and/or related facilities are authorized to emit the following air contaminants: organic compounds, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hazardous air pollutants, and particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less.

This application was submitted to the TCEQ on March 21, 2014. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Beaumont regional office, and the Silsbee Public Library, 295 North 4th Street, Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Beaumont regional office of the TCEQ. The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. In addition to the renewal, this permitting action includes the incorporation of the following authorizations or changes to authorized facilities related to this permit: alterations and changes to qualified facilities.

The reasons for any changes or incorporations, to the extent they are included in the renewed permit, may include the enhancement of operational control at the plant or enforceability of the permit. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040.

The TCEQ may act on this application without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

PUBLIC COMMENT You may submit public comments, or a request for a contested case hearing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. The deadline to submit public comments is 15 days after newspaper notice is published. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ s jurisdiction to address in the permit process.

After the technical review is complete the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. If only comments are received, the response to comments, along with the executive director s decision on the application, will then be mailed to everyone who submitted pubic comments or who is on the mailing list for this application, unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING You may request a contested case hearing. The applicant or the executive director may also request that the application be directly referred to a contested case hearing after technical review of the application. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 15 days from this notice, the executive director may act on the application. If no hearing request is received within this 15 day period, no

further opportunity for hearing will be provided. According to the Texas Clean Air Act § 382.056(0) a contested case hearing may only be granted if the applicant s compliance history is in the lowest classification under applicable compliance history requirements and if the hearing request is based on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission s decision on the application. Further, The Commission may only grant a hearing on those issues raised during the public comment period and not withdrawn.

A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to request a hearing. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant s name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; and (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility. If the request is made by a group or association, the one or more members who have standing to request a hearing and the interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing within 15 days following this notice to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Build and repair, light carpentry. 50 plus years expe385-2289, rience.

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DRIVERS: $2500 sign on bonus for experienced O/O & CO CDL–A OTR w/ good home time. Call for an immediate interview 855-252-1634. 172p WANTED: CNAs, fulltime, days and evenings.

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MAILING LIST In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list for this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. Those on the mailing list will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk for this application.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION Public comments and request must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about /comments.html, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. If you communicate with the TCEQ electronically, please be aware that your email address, like your physical mailing address, will become part of the agency s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040.

Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Meadwestvaco Texas, L.P., P.O. Box 2425, Silsbee, Texas 77656-2425 or by calling Mr. Steven Black, Environmental Engineer at (409) 276-3158.

Notice Issuance Date: March 25, 2014.

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If any requests for a contested case hearing are timely filed, the executive director will forward the application and any requests for a contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. Unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing, the executive director will mail the response to comments along with notification of Commission meeting to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing list for this application. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact relating to relevant and material air quality concerns raised during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.

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The City of Silsbee Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals Board will hold a Public Hearing Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 105 South 3rd Street, Silsbee, Texas, Council Chambers to hear public comment on the following: Request from Victoria Mires for a variance at 830 East Avenue H, Silsbee, Texas to allow the construction of a new home on her lot that is 5,000 square feet, which does not meet the minimum square feet requirement set by the City of Silsbee code of Ordinance of 6,000 square feet. 171

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR SALE OF 1996 FORD HOLLAND MODEL 6640 TRACTOR & 23 FOOT ALAMO BOOM MOWER SEALED BIDS plainly marked on the envelope addressed to Jackie Ellis, Hardin County Purchasing Agent, 300 Monroe, Kountze, Texas 77625 mailed or delivered will be received until 2:00 P.M., May 2, 2014 at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Purchasing Department Front Office. No bid tendered later than time fixed will be accepted. The item to bid is as follows: 1996 FORD HOLLAND TRACTOR MODEL 6640 & 23 FOOT ALAMO BOOM MOWER Additional information may be obtained from Commissioner #1 L.W. Cooper Jr. (409) 385-5501 equipment can be seen at 1290 West Highway, Silsbee, website www.hardin.tx.us . Hardin County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted. EEO EMPLOYER. 162

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On April 12, 2014 North Hardin Water Supply Corporation submitted an application to the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District (the “District”) for a drilling and operating permit. According to the Application:

NOTICE

1. The purpose of the proposed water wells is to replace a failing existing well and to increase the overall system capacity for the water supply corporation. The proposed well is intended to produce at a maximum rate of 900 gallons per minute. The total annual permitted amount being requested is 767.22 acre feet per year.

The City of Silsbee Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals Board will hold a Public Hearing Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 105 South 3rd Street, Silsbee, Texas, Council Chambers to hear public comment on the following: Request from Riyaz Maknojia DBA Buzzy Bee #5 (currently Tony Food Mart) located at 970 Hwy 96 South, Silsbee, Texas for a variance to allow the construction of a new commercial building that will only have a 2 foot setback on the back instead of the required 15 foot and a 3 foot setback on the North side instead of the required 5 foot.

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2. The well is located at 7070 Biscamp Road, Silsbee, TX 77656.

The District will hold a public hearing on the applications at 9:30 a.m. on May 8, 2014 at the Jasper-Newton Electric Co-op Meeting Room, 812 S. Margaret Ave, Kirbyville, Texas 75956. The public is invited to present comment and testimony on the Application. Any effected party who intends to contest the permit request must provide written notice of that intent to the District office at least five calendar days prior to the date of hearing as provided in the District Rules and the District s Rules for Hearings.

The application can be reviewed at the District s office located at 103 East Houston St., Jasper, TX 95951. The District s Rules can be found at www.setgcd.org. Further information can also be obtained by contacting the District at P.O. Box 1407, Jasper, Texas 75951; phone number (409) 383-1577. 171

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Garage Sales ESTATE SALE: Buna off N. 96 at 439 CR 729, rain or shine. U-Load, cash only. April 25 and 26 from 9-3. For more info and to view pictures go to www. hillsestateandmovingsales.com. 17p ASSORTED household items, collector items, some yard stuff. All is cheap. Saturday, 9514 Bussey Rd. 17p MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale at New Covenant Assembly of God Church, Friday 4/25 and Saturday 4/26. This is a fundraiser for kids/youth camp. 8am to 2pm both days. 1470 N 5th St,Silsbee. 17c

ESTATE SALE: April 24, 25 and 26 at 11702 Otto Fregia Drive (2 1/2 miles south of Batson on FM 770), home of Otto and Marie Fregia. No sales before 8 a.m. Glassware, books, antiques, Christmas, and much more. For more information 409454-5028. 162p GARAGE SALE: Saturday and Sunday at 1952 Alexander Rd. Lots of clothes and antiques. 17p YARD SALE: Saturday, April 26 from 8am-3pm, 2847 Western Hills (turn on Woodlake of 418. Follow signs). 17p CLASSIFIED ADS are now online at silsbeebee.com.

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LIQUIDATION AUCTION May 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Preview days Thursday & Friday May 1 & 2, 10:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Lots of furniture, appliances, tires, glass ware, records and much more.

Auctioneer - Harlan Moore Lic# 16693. ThisN-That Resale, LLC, 507 N LHS Dr, Lumberton, TX 77657. 409-755-9929.

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FOR RENT: Large 1/1, $495 monthly, $325 deposit, ca/h, 1135 E Hwy 327, Timbers Apartments.

813-1510. 31tf FOR RENT: Large 2/2 with ca/h, $595 monthly, $375 deposit. 1135 E Hwy 327, Timbers Apartments.

813-1510. 23tf 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 TELL OUR advertisers you “saw it in the Silsbee Bee”. 22tf GET SOME fast cash on items you no longer need.

Have a garage sale! Your unwanted stuff could be another’s treasure. And, buyers will find you faster if you place a garage sale ad by calling The Bee at 385-5278. 40tf

FOR RENT: Nice 1 and 2BR apartments, utilities paid, no pets. Deposit and references required. 3860470, 429-6580. 28tf VILLAGE CREEK Mini Storage: Climate controlled, 5x7=$45, 8x7=$60, 5x14=$75, 9607 Hwy 418. Call 782-2211.

18tf FOR RENT: Efficiencies, 1, 2 & 3BR apartments and mobile homes. Utilities paid, deposit required.

Call 385-5644. 524p FOR RENT: 2BR mobile home, ca/h, 2 miles north off Hwy. 92, water and garbage furnished, $350 monthly plus deposit. 3852553. 12tf FOR RENT: Efficiencies, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom mobile homes. Safe, clean and homey. 242-0606.

154p FOR RENT: 2BR 2 bath trailer, new interior, private yard, $650 monthly, $500 deposit. 409-3857140. 154p 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 MOBILE HOMES For Rent: 2 and 3BR, nice country setting, Kountze School District. Call James 409-828-1271. 3tf

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, handicap, family status, sex, age or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. 40tf FOR RENT: One 2BR and one 3BR, partially furnished, no pets, Hwy. 418.

385-1413. 154c MOBILE HOME For Rent: 3BR, Silsbee area, all bills paid except electric, $675 monthly. 6569581. 162p FOR RENT: 2BR mobile home, furnished, Silsbee area, all bills paid except electric, $200 weekly.

656-9581. 162p FOR RENT: 2BR w bath mobile home, Old Spurger Hwy., garbage furnished, $475 monthly, $475 deposit, no pets. Call Jeff 550-7558. 153p

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 FOR SALE: 3 lots in Silsbee, trailer ready, $12,000.

429-0592. 154p NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We urge you to use caution and ask about any required investments when considering home based jobs.

When in doubt, contact the Better Business Bureau or Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP. 20tf

FOR SALE: 3 bedroom 1 bath home, 955 Possum Hollow in Silsbee, located off Bonner Street. Asking $17,000, valued at over $46,000. 550-3953. 153c FOR SALE: 3BR 1 bath home with 24x24 metal shop, 1107 Callaway Rd, Silsbee. Asking $60,000.

284-1853. 164p GET SOME fast cash on items you no longer need.

Have a garage sale! Your unwanted stuff could be another’s treasure. And, buyers will find you faster if you place a garage sale ad by calling The Bee at 385-5278. 40tf CLASSIFIED ADS are now online at silsbeebee.com.

For Sale FOR SALE in Evadale, 28x8 Prowler travel trailer.

Call 409-239-3875. 17c FOR SALE: 5 ft. bushhog, tandem disk and a straight blade. 386-6205. 17c THE BEST SHOPPING in Silsbee is right at your fingertips. Get inside The Bee and find a great buy!

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Washer & dryer, LR furniture, lift chair, 2 Dining tables/2 leaves/4 chairs, queen and full head boards, BR furniture, lamps, 3 nice TV’s, other electronics, small appliances, kitchenware, linens, assorted tables and chairs. Garage, shop and yard full of tools.

Patio furniture, 2 grills. Too much to list.

Come Early!

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

1501 Hwy 96S • 385-2859 • Silsbee, TX

- Oakdale Addition, conc streets - 1/2 acre ftg Hwy 418, wooded nice home site, utilities available.

- Hwy 92 & 1122 - formerly church, 5,500 sq. ft, brick bldg, air/heat, 1+ acres-ideal or lease location for any type bus.

- Hwy 418 & Old Hwy 418. Brick or best offer building with 1873 sq. ft.

- Hwy 1122. Restricted 1.8 ac. ready to build on, rural water available, elec.

- 4/3 1/2 on 6 ac, pond, large covered patio on Dubury.

- 23 ac with unfinish 2 story house on Youngblood.

- 3/1 MH, 1 acre land on Means Rd.

- But we can build on you your own! We also ! have lots available for - 4/3 Rustic home w/ 3,200 sqft nestled on 6.97 acres off of Cooks Rd.! To many amenities to list. See our website!

Lovely 3/2/2 w/fresh paint, kitchen island. $122,900 Great neighborhood, both lots mostly cleared & ready to build on.

Build your new home here! This pretty acreage is perfect for it!

3.3 acres, partial y cleared w/tree canopy on each side of land!

Very well kept office building w/great visibility & highway frontage.

3/2/2 + Guest house & more on 9+/- acres! Call to view!

Nice 30x50 building currently used as a dance studio. Call Today!

Commercial property with Hwy 69 frontage. Tons of possibilities!

Super cute 3/2 MH. Great investment property! $34,900 Gorgeous 4/4/2 w/gourmet kitchen, neutral colors, move-in ready!

Beautiful cul-de-sac lot! Call for more information.

Super cute 3/2/2 w/split bdrm plan, spacious kitchen, patio, fire pit!

Large 1 acre lot! Call for more information. $35,000 Beautiful 4/3/2 move-in ready, open flr plan. $195,000 perfect for your dream home!

Perfect starter home. Very nice yard with huge oak tree. $65,000 Call Today!

Adorable 3/2 country cottage w/stone FP. $139,900 Stunning 3/2.5 home w/stone FP, super spacious den, move-in ready.

Fabulous 3/2 has spacious rms, large lot, storage shed.

Super cute 3/2 home w/oversized front porch. $124,900 Eclectic Cottage on 2.62 acres w/shop. $74,000 Custom 3/2.5/2 on 3 lots, open flr plan, guest house.

Approx 117 acres.

2 Lots cleared

1550 Hwy. 96 S

2/1 $465 Mo. / $250 dep

2/1 $465 Mo. / $250 dep

- 2013 16X60 Mobile Home w/2 bedrooms and 2 full baths nestled on an acre in the country! Secluded and ready to sell at

1/1/1 - $50,000 - For Sale or OWNER FINANCE

- Cleared and ready for new home or mobile home. Septic, electricity & water well ON SITE! Price to sell at

3/2/1 - 40x40 Shop - $199,350

- Business FOR SALE! AGs Feed Store; building is over 4,500 sqft w/a 35x48ft Greenhouse out back! Everything goes & priced to sell at - 4 Cottages, 3 Trailers & a Duplex nestled on 2.45 acres. Call for details but priced to sell at

3/1/2 - POOL - 1.22 Acres

Mini Storage, Old BBQ Shack & Efficiency Apartment.

All on nearly an acre on FM 418.

- Over 6,000 sqft of Historic Space in Downtown Silsbee.

Former location of Tri-State Pawn. Priced to sell at

3/2/2 - $131,500

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- 3/2/2 on 5.9 ac. Move in ready.

21499 FM 92 S, Fred.

- 504 PR 8595, Fred. 3/2/2 19.98 ac, cross fenced pasture w/ barn.

-395 N Major Drive-Beaumont.

3/2/2 plus detached garage and a barn, beautiful oak trees. 1.81 acres, wonderful location.

COMMERCIAL New country restaurant currently Hunters BBQ. 12833 FM 92 South in Spurger.

-Silsbee Rodeo Arena, FM 92.

12.08 ac, cook shack, bathrooms.

-Wonderful opportunity to own the former Britton-Cravens Lumber Co. Huge retail store, 7 offices, 2 vaults inside storage galore. Outside storage 8,000 sq. ft, plus other storage. 7.80 ac fenced, paved parking, corner of Hwy 327 and Landolt Lane.

LAND

14.85 ac. Evangeline, Vidor.

- 3/2 on .82 ac. Partially fenced, 22.52 ac Commercial. Hwy 69 2 storage bldgs. 445 Durdin.

South of Kountze.

- 3/2 Doublewide MH on 6.422 5.11 ac. Reed Ranch Rd. ac. 6961 Ben D. Smith, Silsbee 4/2.5/2 split B/R close to -12519 FM 92 N, 15 acres, schools, storage, shop, good neighborhood. lightly wooded.

-16827 & 16821 Hwy 69 S, Hwy 96, and frontage on the Old Warren. 2 for 1 on 1.7730 ac. 2 DW mobile Evadale Hwy. 1.93 ac. homes, Hwy frontage.

-Wow! 110 Bowers. 3/2/1 living RENTAL room, huge den, FP, wet bar, wood fence.

-5890 Briarwood Ln. -3/2 on .82 ac. $1,000 monthly, 4/2.5/2 split B/R on 1 ac, updated. $1,000 deposit plus pet deposit.

-3/2 on 25 ac. in Gist.

30x67 bldg. Lease $650.

-2 ac fronting Hwy 327 E. 3/2/3 1438 FM 3513 “Old Bmt Hwy”. brick house, could be commercial.

47 Years of “Personal” Professional Service

- 4/3 w/2 car carport & 2176 sqft.

Nestled on 2.5 acres with beautiful oak trees and large unfinished man cave. Quiet neighborhood. Price to sell at

- Located on the Hwy 96 Bypass just south of Hwy 327. Great location for development. Priced to Sell at

Silsbee

3/2 - 2012 Clayton Bigfoot 18x80 - 1.00 Acre

- Better than new! 4/2/2 w/ nearly 2,400 sqft on 1.29 acres! Custom home w/ to many amenities to list. 30x40 metal building as well! Priced to sell at - Large 3/2.5/2 w/ 2,232 sqft on 1.8 acres! Move in ready home w/ fresh paint and carpet as well as large patio and in ground pool! Better Hurry for

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- 2/1 needs help. 610 Ave E - MH 16x76, 3/2, FP and vaulted ceilings to be moved.

- 4611 Pine Trail. 3/1 on 1 ac.

3/1/2 plus 2/1 apt. Big yard 1/2 ac. 405 Winters 2/1 on 0.66 of an acre. 7177 Co. Line Rd, Silsbee.

-2/2/2 Mobile Home, fenced, .81 ac, 3 storage bldg. 198 CR 4710 Fred (Silsbee).

3/1, corner lot. 530 N 6th St. - Woodville, 3/1.5/ 2, 2.19 ac on Hwy 69.

$100,000’s & up

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- 2/1/1 w/over 1,200 sqft and nestled on a corner lot in the heart of Silsbee. Great starter home built in ‘98. Priced to sell at

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

- Like New 3/1, new paint, carpet, lineoleum. 1220 Gerson.

-4/2 Doublewide MH on 3.3 ac.

13618 FM 2937, Silsbee.

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4/1.5/2/2 - $96,250

Accessible Units

$70’s, $80’s and $90’s

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- 4/2 with 1,873 sqft, 30x40 metal building, and nestled on over half an acre! All for only

409-385-6071

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$100,000’s & up

- 4/3/2 in Hendricks Place w/2,460 sqft! Updated kitchen, fresh paint, as well as bonus room/possible 5th bedroom. Priced to sell at

- 4/5/2 w/ over 4800 sqft on nearly 6 acres! Secluded with circle drive, in-ground pool, and backs up to the country club! Priced to Sell at Additional Acreage Available.

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Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7:00 - 8:00 pm 635 N 4th St.

Silsbee

This is an open meeting and all are welcome to attend.

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Anderson, Silsbee, was released from jail on April 11 after being arrested by Deputy Droddy and charged with one count of online solicitation of a minor sexual conduct. Justice of the Peace Kent Walker set bond at $20,000.

2014-20110: Jason Womack, Beaumont, was released from jail on April 10 after being arrested

by Deputy Thomas and charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance PG1 more than or equal to 1 gram but less than 4 grams. Justice of the Peace Kathy Simpson set bond at $3,000.

2014-60078: Kevin Mitchell, Sour Lake, was released from jail on April 15 after being arrested

by Deputy Thomas and charged with assault family/household member with previous conviction. Justice of the Peace Jackie Werner set bond at $25,000.

2014-50220: Melvin Beard, Kountze, was released from jail on April 16 after being arrested

by Deputy Thomas and charged with one count of indecency with a child by exposure. Justice of the Peace Chris Ingram set bond at $25,000.

2014-50223: Melvin Beard, Kountze, was released from jail

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not found guilty of the crimes listed. This information is provided by Sheriff Ed Cain under the Texas Open Records Act, Article 62552-17A. 2014-10180: William Curtis

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

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JASON SCOTT SPELL

CODY JOEL HEAD

JANA TONETTE CHIZER

W/M, Age: 410

W/M, Age: 40

W/M Age 23

Wanted for Burglary and Criminal non support

Wanted for revocation of probation manufacture/delivery of controlled substance *LKA: 6454 Ben D. Smith Road Silsbee, TX

Wanted for felony theft

W/F, Age 31 Wanted for two counts fraudulent use of identifying information (identity theft) and one count theft *LKA: 538 Horn Road Lumberton

ROBERT EDWARD KEY JR.

ROY JAMES COMEAUX

W/M, Age: 37 Wanted for five counts of felony theft

*LKA: 6102 Johnson Lane Lumberton, TX

*LKA: 44525 Warren TXn

on April 16 after being arrested

by Deputy Thomas and charged with one count of indecency with a child by exposure. Justice of the Peace Chris Ingram set bond at $25,000.

2014-30422: Jeremy Boykin, Kountze, was released from jail on April 16 after being arrested

by Deputy Erwin and charged with one count of harassment.

Justice of the Peace Chris Ingram set bond at $1,500.

21294: James Chapman Jr.,

*LKA:11590 Paddocks Road, Conroe, TX

Kentwood, LA, was released from jail on April 16 after being arrested by Deputy Griffin on a warrant for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $15,000.

2014-10184: Justin Weaver, Silsbee, was released from jail on April 17 after being arrested by Deputy Davis and charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance PG3 more than or equal to 28 grams but less than 200 grams. Justice of the Peace

Chris Ingram set bond at $7,500.

2014-10185: Justin Weaver, Silsbee, was released from jail on April 17 after being arrested by Deputy Davis and charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance not in a penalty group. Justice of the Peace Chris Ingram set bond at $2,500.

Read the Silsbee Police News on Page 6, Section 2

1415 Hwy 96 Bypass • SILSBEE

385-5221 Sale Price

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14,449 PLUS TT&L

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Sale Price

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16,748

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19,998 PLUS TT&L

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PER MONTH

PER MONTH STK# 4182993 • MSRP $16,305 • $1,105 Cowboy Disc • $750 USAA Rebate • 0 Down, $226 monthly for 75 months @ 2.63% W.L.A.

Sale $ Price

Sale Price

20,998

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STK# F213430 • MSRP $24,205 • $1,207 Cowboy Disc • $2,250 GM Consumer Cash • $750 USAA Rebate • 0 Down, $299 monthly for 78 months @ 2.63% W.L.A.

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$

23,401 349 PLUS TT&L

PLUS TT&L STK# 4174189 • MSRP $24,625 • $1,897 Cowboy Discount • $750 Factory Warranty • $500 Conquest Rebate with trade in of 1999 or newer GM • $500 Farm Bureau Rebate

299 PER MONTH

STK# 7307157 • MSRP $19,590 • $1,092 Cowboy Disc • $1,000 GM Consumer Cash • $750 USAA Rebate • 0 Down, $249 monthly for 78 months @ 2.63% W.L.A.

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STK# 6250189 • MSRP $26,401 • $1,000 GM Consummer Cash • $500 Farm Bureau Rebate • $1,500 Test Drive • 0 Down, $349 Monthly for 78 Months@ 2.63% W.L.A.

27,995 PLUS TT&L

STK# G201025 • MSRP $36,805.25 • $2,845 GM Supplier Price Disc • $2,000 DRAC • $1,750 Consumer Cash • $1,000 Incremental Rebate • $750 Bonus • $1,500 Test Drive • $500 Farm Bureau

$ ONLY

29,989 PLUS TT&L

STK# Z108362 • $1X879.20 Pricing Discount with Credit Union Membership • $1,790 Cowboy Discount

See dealer for details. All financing are with lender approval. Art for illustration purposes only.

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2008 TOYOTA YARIS

2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN LS

4 cyl, 5 spd, A/C, CD. Stk #6695

Dual air, 3rd row seating, trailer tow, alloy wheels, 89K. Stk #6612

$

8,900 10,900 36,900 $

2013 DODGE CHARGER SE

2012 CHRYSLER 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA REGULAR CAB 300 SRT8

$

6.4 Hemi V8, leather, dual sunroof, rear camera, Harman Kardon Stereo, DVD, 8.2 screen, 28K, heated/cooled steering wheel/cup holders, fac. war. Stk #0199

4 cyl, auto, fac. war., 12K miles. Stk #3776

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V6, auto, pwr. seat, fac. war, alloy wheels. Stk #9813

15,900 21,900 $

2012 CHEVY EXT CAB TEXAS EDITION LT

2011 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT

2013 CHEVY CREW CAB TEXAS EDITION LT

2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX SR5

2013 NISSAN ARMADA PLATINUM

5.3 V8, 19K, fac. war. trailer tow. Stk #5202

Ecoboost V6, nerf bars, pwr bucket seats, trl tow, alloy wheels. Stk #8205

5.3 V8, 20” alloy wheels, nerf bar, pwr. seat, sprayin bedliner. Stk #0269

Navigation, rear camera, sunroof, leather. Stk #4519

5.7 V8, nerf bars, brush guard, fiberglass bedcover, pwr. bucket seats, trl tow, fac. war., 14K. Stk #2433

Sunroof, DVD, leather, rear camera, nav., pwr. bucket seats, trl. tow, 1,700 miles. Stk #2394

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23,900 24,900 27,900 30,900 31,900 39,900 $

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